Classroom News... October 8

Greetings! I hope you are finding this blog informative and easy to use. We've been so busy in class, that I can't believe it's almost time for MEA/Fall break. Please remember that your child will not have school October 14-16.

It was wonderful seeing so many of you on Marathon Saturday. Even though the weather was rainy and cool, the kids seemed to have a terrific time. Please keep sending that marathon money in!

A parent requested I post specialist days, which is a terrific idea. Your fourth grader has the following specialists on these days...
Computers on Monday and Tuesday
Spanish on Tuesday and Thursday
Music on Wednesday and Friday
Phy Ed on Wednesday and Friday
Library on Thursday

Your child spent Tuesday morning "shadowing" our middle school students. Make sure to ask your child about this exciting experience! What a great way for our 4th and 5th graders to learn what it's like to be a middle school student at St. Francis! Also, I believe many of you plan on attending the middle school information night this Thursday. That is terrific. There will be many people (Mrs. Zumbusch and middle school teachers, as well as some middle school parents and students) there to answer any questions you might have regarding middle school at St. Francis. I am sorry I will not be there. My daughter, Prentice, turns 16 that day, so we have plans as a family that evening. There will be another information night later in the school year, which I will be attending.

We will have a reading/language arts test this Friday and next Monday. There really isn't anything for your child to study for this, as it is mostly reading passages and then answering comprehension questions.

We are starting to make paper mache masks in art class this week. Just in time for Halloween!!!

We have begun chapter two in math. This focuses on addition and subtraction of whole numbers and money. Please continue to practice multiplication math facts at home!

Social Studies is focusing on the different regions of the United States (Midwest, East, South and West). We are currently discussing the landforms and climates of certain regions.

Science is now all about weathering and erosion. Students are working in study packets on this.

We have visited our school chapel to say the rosary. We will start doing this more often, so your child is welcome to bring a rosary to keep at school. Father Hennen continues studying the Bible with the class - they are loving this! Besides this, we will soon be memorizing the 10 Commandments in order!

New book orders will go home Thursday, and will be due back on Tuesday the 13.