The 2010 Fourth Grade Kickball Champions are Ronnie's Rascals!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Oceans Field Trip on Monday!
- Just a reminder that our Oceans field trip is this Monday. I sent home a reminder with the kiddos today. Make sure to check their backpacks. They'll need their Ronnie's Rascals shirts, money if they are purchasing something from the concessions stand, and a sack lunch. Chaperones, please be in the classroom at 8:45. Adult tickets cost $5.00 and are unfortunately not covered by tax credit money :( We're looking forward to a great day!
- The last book order of the year went home yesterday. I encourage the kiddos to stock up on books for the summer. It is a MUST for them to read over the summer in order to continue to grow!
- Next week we will be taking the chapter 8 Social Studies test on Wednesday. The kiddos have their study guides and are encouraged to take home their books next week. We will also have our weather test later in the week. A study guide will come home on Tuesday. Math tests were taken today and are in your child's backpack.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
The Dig is tomorrow!
Just a reminder that our field trip to Old Pueblo is tomorrow. We will leave at 9:00 a.m. Please see the reminder slip that the kiddos brought home today. It has some valuable information.
***Returning registration packets are due tomorrow. Please send them in if you haven't already done so.
**Our class has been working on our own published book. It is the A to Zs of Arizona. I sent home the order forms today so your child will be able to purchase their own copy. They are due on Tuesday. This is the only opportunity you'll have to purchase the class book.
**Book orders are due this Friday.
***AIMS starts next week. Look for a letter coming home tomorrow that explains some of the destressing we'll be incorporating into our routines!
**Honor roll assembly is this Friday at 2:30. I'm very sad I won't be able to make it. My grandmother passed away this week and I'll be heading home after the field trip to attend her service.
I'm very proud of all of the kiddos and their third quarter accomplishments!
***Returning registration packets are due tomorrow. Please send them in if you haven't already done so.
**Our class has been working on our own published book. It is the A to Zs of Arizona. I sent home the order forms today so your child will be able to purchase their own copy. They are due on Tuesday. This is the only opportunity you'll have to purchase the class book.
**Book orders are due this Friday.
***AIMS starts next week. Look for a letter coming home tomorrow that explains some of the destressing we'll be incorporating into our routines!
**Honor roll assembly is this Friday at 2:30. I'm very sad I won't be able to make it. My grandmother passed away this week and I'll be heading home after the field trip to attend her service.
I'm very proud of all of the kiddos and their third quarter accomplishments!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Good Egg Awards
Yesterday our class was presented with two Good Egg Awards! Rachel received one from her sister and Mrs. Ronnie received one from Jessie. What a special reminder to tell those you care about that you love them or appreciate them. Have a wonderful Easter!Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Field Trip Postponed to April 8th
Tomorrow's forecast is calling for a high of 59 and rain all day. This means that we cannot be outside digging in mud so we have had to move the field trip to next Thursday, April 8th. We're excited that we still get to go and next Thursday is supposed to be 79 and sunny. I'll send home the reminder and packing list next week.
This means that the Social Studies test will be given tomorrow. The kiddos should have been bringing home their books to study all week.
This means that the Social Studies test will be given tomorrow. The kiddos should have been bringing home their books to study all week.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Comin' Down the Home Stretch!
I hope you all had a great and well rested Spring Break! Can you believe we're already in the fourth quarter? The kiddos are almost fifth graders! Here are a few things that are going on in room 25...........
We started chapter 10 in Math. This chapter has dealt with symmetry, reflections, and +/- numbers. We will be taking our test on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Chapter 11 will deal with volume and geometric shapes.
We're on Unit 26 this week for Spelling.
Territorial Arizona has been our focus in Social Studies. We will be taking the test some time next week. I've encouraged the kiddos to start taking their books home now to study. The memory master will come home Monday to help as well. Today we are taking our "Territorial Kids" pictures. These are the pictures that include any and everything that describes each student. They brought in things that reflect who they are.
A to Z books: We've been working on our rough drafts for the A to Z book on Arizona. Each student has a different letter and must come up with things specific to Arizona that start with that letter. For example, if they have the letter C, they might write about the 5C's, the Colorado River, etc. Some of the kiddos will need the weekend to gather more facts to write about. We will begin editing these on Monday so if they don't finish the rough drafts today they will need to work on them this weekend.
Weather is our new Science focus. We will then move into adaptation, mimicry, and camoflouge.
The Power Point book reports are going well. We'll be working on these for the next few weeks.
AIMS testing is the week of April 12-16. We've been working on AIMS prep this week and will continue through the next few weeks. More info will come home as it gets closer.
We head out to the dig site on Thursday for our field trip! Thank you to all who volunteered. Mary Gansheimer, Mary Robbins, Celeste Angelini, and Tee Ward will be joining us! I'll send home a remind again on Wednesday. The next field trip will be on April 26.
I'm needing some extra help with Scrapbooks. I have a bunch of packets that include the supplies and a sample page for you to reproduce. It's mainly gluing and cutting. If you would be willing to help out with this I would SO appreciate it! Please send me an email and I'll send home the kits. Thank you!
Report Cards come home today. Please send back the envelope with a signature on Monday.
Let's make the final quarter a great one!
Mrs. Ronnie
We started chapter 10 in Math. This chapter has dealt with symmetry, reflections, and +/- numbers. We will be taking our test on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Chapter 11 will deal with volume and geometric shapes.
We're on Unit 26 this week for Spelling.
Territorial Arizona has been our focus in Social Studies. We will be taking the test some time next week. I've encouraged the kiddos to start taking their books home now to study. The memory master will come home Monday to help as well. Today we are taking our "Territorial Kids" pictures. These are the pictures that include any and everything that describes each student. They brought in things that reflect who they are.
A to Z books: We've been working on our rough drafts for the A to Z book on Arizona. Each student has a different letter and must come up with things specific to Arizona that start with that letter. For example, if they have the letter C, they might write about the 5C's, the Colorado River, etc. Some of the kiddos will need the weekend to gather more facts to write about. We will begin editing these on Monday so if they don't finish the rough drafts today they will need to work on them this weekend.
Weather is our new Science focus. We will then move into adaptation, mimicry, and camoflouge.
The Power Point book reports are going well. We'll be working on these for the next few weeks.
AIMS testing is the week of April 12-16. We've been working on AIMS prep this week and will continue through the next few weeks. More info will come home as it gets closer.
We head out to the dig site on Thursday for our field trip! Thank you to all who volunteered. Mary Gansheimer, Mary Robbins, Celeste Angelini, and Tee Ward will be joining us! I'll send home a remind again on Wednesday. The next field trip will be on April 26.
I'm needing some extra help with Scrapbooks. I have a bunch of packets that include the supplies and a sample page for you to reproduce. It's mainly gluing and cutting. If you would be willing to help out with this I would SO appreciate it! Please send me an email and I'll send home the kits. Thank you!
Report Cards come home today. Please send back the envelope with a signature on Monday.
Let's make the final quarter a great one!
Mrs. Ronnie
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Upcoming Events.........
Mark your calendars!
Book Fair- March 8th-12th
Author's Night- March 8th 6:00-8:00
Special Person's Breakfast (4th/5th) 8:15 a.m.- March 11th
Third Quarter Ends- March 12th
Spring Break- March 15-19th
Book Report books must be finished (see previous post)- March 22nd
Start Fourth Quarter- March 22nd
Report Cards come hom- March 26th
Teacher Delivery Night @ Papa John's- March 31st
The Dig Field Trip- April 1st
Twin Day- April 9th
AIMS testing- April 12-16th
T-Bird Trot- April 17th
Disney's Oceans Field Trip- April 26th
Spring Fling- May 7th
Oscar Night- May 18th
Last Day of School- May 20th
These events will be on our class calendar as well.
Book Fair- March 8th-12th
Author's Night- March 8th 6:00-8:00
Special Person's Breakfast (4th/5th) 8:15 a.m.- March 11th
Third Quarter Ends- March 12th
Spring Break- March 15-19th
Book Report books must be finished (see previous post)- March 22nd
Start Fourth Quarter- March 22nd
Report Cards come hom- March 26th
Teacher Delivery Night @ Papa John's- March 31st
The Dig Field Trip- April 1st
Twin Day- April 9th
AIMS testing- April 12-16th
T-Bird Trot- April 17th
Disney's Oceans Field Trip- April 26th
Spring Fling- May 7th
Oscar Night- May 18th
Last Day of School- May 20th
These events will be on our class calendar as well.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Power Point Book Report
Last week each child picked a new book for their next book report. If they had just started a book and weren't too far along then they could stick with it. We've been to the library twice in one week so the students have had two opportunities to select a book. It must be a chapter book that is in their level. If they picked a book from home then they need to bring the book in so I can okay it.
The books must be finished by Monday, March 22. This is the Monday after Spring Break. We will begin the book reports on this day. The students will NOT be able to start their book report unless they have finished their book.
The book report will be in a Power Point Presentation and most of it will be done in class. If there are certain pictures or sounds they would like to include from home, that would be great! Just save the images on a disc, a flash drive, or email them to me. Those students that finish their books by Monday, March 8 will have the opportunity to start their presentation/book report early. Again, the books are not required to be completed until the 22nd.
A criteria sheet for this book report will come home tomorrow.
The books must be finished by Monday, March 22. This is the Monday after Spring Break. We will begin the book reports on this day. The students will NOT be able to start their book report unless they have finished their book.
The book report will be in a Power Point Presentation and most of it will be done in class. If there are certain pictures or sounds they would like to include from home, that would be great! Just save the images on a disc, a flash drive, or email them to me. Those students that finish their books by Monday, March 8 will have the opportunity to start their presentation/book report early. Again, the books are not required to be completed until the 22nd.
A criteria sheet for this book report will come home tomorrow.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Farewell to February!
Can you believe that February and the third quarter are all most over? This year has flown by! I wanted to catch you up on some of the things the Rascals have been and are working on.............
Spelling: Because of the shortened week we are focusing on reviewing our spelling words. The students are responsible for 115 words at this point. All of the words we've had to date can be found in your child's binder under the spelling tab. We'll pick up with Unit 24 next Monday.
Math: We're working away on chapter 9. Chapter 9 includes working with fractions, decimals, and percents. It is so important that your child still work on their multiplication and division facts if they're still having trouble. These MUST be memorized. We use both skills in every lesson we complete.
Reading: The Cereal Box Book Reports were awesome! I enjoyed learning about each book and watching the commercials. Thank you for helping your child to shine! Our next book report will be completed at school and we'll be working on a Power Point presentation model for each report. The kiddos will need to pick a book to start reading this week. The book will need to be completed in the next few weeks to allow us time to create the Power Points. Each reading group is working on skills that are taylored to that group. To see your child's reading grade you will need to log on to their reading teacher's website.
Science: We worked with Magnets and Electricity in January and February. The kiddos did a fantastic job and knew the concepts in and out. We were even fortunate enough to bring Mad Science to our class to teach us about Electricity!
Social Studies: The last two weeks we worked on chapter 5 in our Social Studies book. This chapter was about the Spanish Explorers and Missionaries in Arizona. We took this test on Friday and the kiddos did awesome. They have a love for history and it shows in each lesson! Today we started chapter 6. This chapter will focus on Arizona as part of Mexico.
Language: We are continuing to work on homophones, the parts of speech, tenses, and the 4 types of sentences.
Reading and Homework Logs: Some of the kiddos haven't been turning in their logs on Friday. The reading portion is calculated into their reading grade and can bring the grade up or down. Everyday the students must complete the homework and notes section of the log. This is where I mark upcoming tests and the kiddos highlight the info. We have been doing this all year but I'm getting some phone calls from parents that they weren't aware of upcoming tests. Tests are ALWAYS on the assignment board and usually are accompanied by a study guide well in advance. It's hard to give an exact date of when a test will be because it all depends on how well the kiddos get through the lessons. Some days we have to do a little reteaching and other days we can combine two lessons into one. When we're nearing the end of a chapter I then put the test date on the assignment board. The kiddos always have a minimum of 3 days to study, usually more. It is the student's responsiblity to get this information home. When I'm able I usually put this information on the blog too.
Please remember that if your child recieves an F or a 1 on any paper that is not a test they can redo it and I'll average the scores. This helps their grades a great deal and helps to ensure that they're getting the concepts. Be sure to check your child's grades online on a regular basis. The kiddos should be checking these as well.
Volunteer Calendar: I sent home the March and April volunteer calendars to be filled out. I only recieved two back. I'll update the volunteer calendar on our website today and that will show what days are open if you would like to be added. Wednesdays are the only taken day as of now. We love our volunteers and would love for you to come in but we understand if you're too busy as well. I'm looking for someone who would be willing to volunteer from home. I need someone who is comfortable typing. I would send home the some sheets and you would type up a form for each kiddo. If this is something you would like to do then we would love you forever! Just let me know.
Field Trips: We have two upcoming field trips! On April 1 we will be venturing to Old Pueblo Archaelogy Center and on April 26 we will be attending Disney's Oceans. The dig will go with our study of Arizona and the Southwest and Oceans will go with our studies of adaptation and the water cycle. It's looking like we have enough tax credit money to cover both trips. Look for itineraries and forms to come home in the future.
Remember, Story Book Parade is this Wednesday. The kiddos come to school dressed as their favorite book character. They need to bring the book as well. I encourage everyone to participate. It will be a fun day!
Rodeo Break is this Thursday and Friday. That leaves us with two weeks left in the third quarter when we return. Thank you for your continued support. It makes a difference in your childn't education!
Mrs. Ronnie
Spelling: Because of the shortened week we are focusing on reviewing our spelling words. The students are responsible for 115 words at this point. All of the words we've had to date can be found in your child's binder under the spelling tab. We'll pick up with Unit 24 next Monday.
Math: We're working away on chapter 9. Chapter 9 includes working with fractions, decimals, and percents. It is so important that your child still work on their multiplication and division facts if they're still having trouble. These MUST be memorized. We use both skills in every lesson we complete.
Reading: The Cereal Box Book Reports were awesome! I enjoyed learning about each book and watching the commercials. Thank you for helping your child to shine! Our next book report will be completed at school and we'll be working on a Power Point presentation model for each report. The kiddos will need to pick a book to start reading this week. The book will need to be completed in the next few weeks to allow us time to create the Power Points. Each reading group is working on skills that are taylored to that group. To see your child's reading grade you will need to log on to their reading teacher's website.
Science: We worked with Magnets and Electricity in January and February. The kiddos did a fantastic job and knew the concepts in and out. We were even fortunate enough to bring Mad Science to our class to teach us about Electricity!
Social Studies: The last two weeks we worked on chapter 5 in our Social Studies book. This chapter was about the Spanish Explorers and Missionaries in Arizona. We took this test on Friday and the kiddos did awesome. They have a love for history and it shows in each lesson! Today we started chapter 6. This chapter will focus on Arizona as part of Mexico.
Language: We are continuing to work on homophones, the parts of speech, tenses, and the 4 types of sentences.
Reading and Homework Logs: Some of the kiddos haven't been turning in their logs on Friday. The reading portion is calculated into their reading grade and can bring the grade up or down. Everyday the students must complete the homework and notes section of the log. This is where I mark upcoming tests and the kiddos highlight the info. We have been doing this all year but I'm getting some phone calls from parents that they weren't aware of upcoming tests. Tests are ALWAYS on the assignment board and usually are accompanied by a study guide well in advance. It's hard to give an exact date of when a test will be because it all depends on how well the kiddos get through the lessons. Some days we have to do a little reteaching and other days we can combine two lessons into one. When we're nearing the end of a chapter I then put the test date on the assignment board. The kiddos always have a minimum of 3 days to study, usually more. It is the student's responsiblity to get this information home. When I'm able I usually put this information on the blog too.
Please remember that if your child recieves an F or a 1 on any paper that is not a test they can redo it and I'll average the scores. This helps their grades a great deal and helps to ensure that they're getting the concepts. Be sure to check your child's grades online on a regular basis. The kiddos should be checking these as well.
Volunteer Calendar: I sent home the March and April volunteer calendars to be filled out. I only recieved two back. I'll update the volunteer calendar on our website today and that will show what days are open if you would like to be added. Wednesdays are the only taken day as of now. We love our volunteers and would love for you to come in but we understand if you're too busy as well. I'm looking for someone who would be willing to volunteer from home. I need someone who is comfortable typing. I would send home the some sheets and you would type up a form for each kiddo. If this is something you would like to do then we would love you forever! Just let me know.
Field Trips: We have two upcoming field trips! On April 1 we will be venturing to Old Pueblo Archaelogy Center and on April 26 we will be attending Disney's Oceans. The dig will go with our study of Arizona and the Southwest and Oceans will go with our studies of adaptation and the water cycle. It's looking like we have enough tax credit money to cover both trips. Look for itineraries and forms to come home in the future.
Remember, Story Book Parade is this Wednesday. The kiddos come to school dressed as their favorite book character. They need to bring the book as well. I encourage everyone to participate. It will be a fun day!
Rodeo Break is this Thursday and Friday. That leaves us with two weeks left in the third quarter when we return. Thank you for your continued support. It makes a difference in your childn't education!
Mrs. Ronnie
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