Week of September 19th - 23

Parent Conferences

Thanks to each parent who attended parent conferences. It was wonderful to get to know each parent and to learn more about each student. Starting this week I will no longer be signing each and every planner. This is a time consuming activity and many students are ready to manage this task on their own. Some students still need to practice this task a little longer. Continue to sign the planner if your child comes home with it stamped.



Biography Book Report

Fourth grade students will be required to read a biography book for the next book report. By the end of this week they should begin reading a biography that I have approved. There are a number of biographies in my classrooom library as well as the school library. The students will have an opportunity to check one out this week. They may also bring one from home that they have not previously read. The book should be finished by October 7th. We will begin working on the next book report in class on Monday, October 10th. Each student will need a snack size Pringles can, they look just like a standard can except they are about 1/3 the size. I have seen these at QT and Reasors in the past. We will be making a timeline, so please have your child keep the biography book they read until the project is finished.

Greek Week

Greek Week was a tremendous success and was truly enjoyed by the students. My homeroom students performed Pandora's Box at an all school assembley, they learned about several Greek God's, read many Greek Myths,  and attended the Greek Festival. At the festival the students were able to visit the Greek Orthodox Church, ate a Greek meal and participatet in Greek dancing. This was a great learning experience for the students thanks to Mrs. Oakley and Ms. Iten who visited Greece last summer.

Quote of the Week 

"Never judge another person until you have walked a mile in his moccasins."

                                                                         Native American