First Quarter Finished!

Where has time gone? Our first quarter is in the books and report cards will be coming home on Wednesday. Remember that in accordance to Oregon Law our reporting system has changed. Grades are based on proficiency at grade level standards. Students will have multiple opportunities to show proficiency at these standards. In reading students should be reading 120 correct words per minute to be proficient right now and that number will raise through the rest if the year. Please encourage your child to practice reading out loud every school night. 

This week we worked hard at multiplication. We have also been working on our stories for the Library writing contest. The highlight of the week was getting to attend the Young People's Concert at T.V.C.C. What a great time getting to listen to talented musicians! Thanks for all of the support at the box top bake sale; it was a huge success! 

Tuesday is college and career day as well as our non-referral party. We are looking forward to celebrating great behavior! Next week our schedule of "specials" changes so we now have library on Tuesdays, music on Thursdays, and P.E. on Fridays. 

If anyone would like to volunteer to speak to our class on college and career day, please contact me! This weeks secret word is proficiency. Thursday at 2:50 we will be having a small harvest party. Students may bring in a treat to share with the class. Please remember the schools policy on treats (call the front office if you have questions) and keep in mind that treats should not contain nuts.

Thanks for all that you do!

Working Hard & Having Fun!

What a great week in room 9! Everyone worked incredibly hard this week. In math we dived into multiplication. During health we learned about the negative impacts from tobacco use and in social studies we learned about the regions of Oregon. We also worked on our keyboarding skills and learned how to read a text closely. 

One of the most rewarding parts of the week was when students put together the final drafts of their "birthday" writing. Wow! Our class is becoming quite the group of writers. It is amazing to see the growth that has taken place over such little time! 

College & Career Day is Tuesday, October 29th. If you or someone you know would like to come speak to our class please let me know! I am also looking for volunteers that day for the 4th grade No Refferal Party.       Please let me know if you can help or donate a small treat. 

This weeks secret word is work. Thanks for supporting your child's education!

Things You Need To Know:

The box top brunch/bake sale is Wednesday October 23rd from 8:30-10 AM in the cafeteria.

No school this Friday

The soccer kick around starts is thisTuesday after school until 5 PM. Students must have a signed permission slip form to attend.

Help them to hope penny drive is still going on, bring those pennies!

We still are looking for ideas or $ to help purchase an iPad for our classroom.

Busy, busy, busy!

We have had a busy week and there are so many things I want to share! 

We have been working hard this week! Ask your students about onomatopoeia hooks and similes. We have been developing our writing to make it very interesting for our readers! In math we have been working on division and will be having a test on Monday. In health we studied the importance of sleep! Sudents then presented what they learned in the form of a skit. Thank you so much for your assistance in filling out our sleep journals. We were also privileged to have Ms. Fennwick teach a lesson on bullying. 

Next week is a full week of school! Please remind your child to complete his/her daily math and reading homework. Homework packets go home Monday and should be returned Friday. Students will also be attending the Young People's Concert on October 24th. A dollar donation to attend the Young People's Concert is greatly appreciated and your child may bring it anytime beforehand. 

College and career day is rapidly approaching. Please encourage your child to continue being safe, respectful, and responsible so he/she can attend the non-referral celebration. This months party is being hosted by me and I would LOVE some parent help! I would like to do an activity related to fall, possible have students make "pumpkin pie" in a bag. Please get in touch with me if you can help with this! 

The last thing I wanted to share is that I am looking to purchase a used iPad for instructional use in our classroom. The PTO has generously donated $200 for me to use in our room and I would like to put that towards an iPad. I have priced them on eBay and we are going to need at least seventy more dollars and then a case and stylist purchased as well. If anyone has any fundraising ideas, (maybe a pop can drive?) or is willing to donate/help with this it would be greatly appreciated! 

This weeks secret word is sleep. Thank you for all that you do!

Things You Need to Know-

The box top brunch/bake sale is Wednesday October 23rd from 8:30-10 AM in the cafeteria

The soccer kick around starts this Tuesday after school until 5 PM. Students must have a signed permission slip form to attend.

Ontario public library night is Tuesday the 15th

Help them to hope penny drive is still going on, bring those pennies!

Conference Week!

It's conference time already? Oh my goodness this year is flying by at warp speed! Conference time is one of my favorite things. It is thrilling to see students excitedly sharing their learning, growth, and accomplishments. A huge thanks to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to support their student! It was wonderful meeting everyone and I look forward to meeting those who were unable to come. 

Due to conferences, this last week was a short one. We wrapped up our topic 3 math test on multiplication and will begin learning about basic division next week. Language groups also began on Tuesday. Remind your child to read each week night; students who turn in reading logs will receive a free pizza as part of the book it program from Pizza Hut!

Things you need to know:

No school next Friday (Oct. 11th) for Staff Development

Help them to Hope penny drive has started-bring in those pennies!

This weeks secret word is: conference 

Have your student share the secret word with me to receive a gator buck :)

Thanks for all that you do!