WEEKEND NEWS

May 12, 2012

Dear Parents,

Thanks for all the help on our field trip!!  We had a great time!

UPCOMING EVENTS

·                    4^TH GRADE ISAT CELEBRATION on Friday, May 18^th  from 12:00-2:00!!  We will be walking to the park across from the school to spend time relaxing and playing with friends.  Students will need to bring a sack lunch from home or order one from the cafeteria.  We will need a lunch count for the cafeteria by Tuesday.

·                    TALENT SHOW:  4^th & 5^th Grades will have their talent show on Wed., May 16^th from 1:20-2:40.

·                    AWARDS ASSEMBLY:  3^rd-5^th Grades will be Friday, May 18^th at 9:45.

·                    Monday:  Super Hero Day:  Dress as your favorite super hero.

·                    Tuesday:  Future Job: Show us what job you want to have when you grow up.

·                    Wednesday: Favorite Book Character:  Dress as your favorite character.

·                    Thursday:  Decades Day: Dress in your favorite decade’s fashion.

·                    Friday:  Extreme Spirit Day:  Wear your Ellis colors!!!

·                    MEET NEW TEACHERS:  Monday, May 21^st from 1:25-1:49

·                    FIELD DAY:  Wed., May 23^rd, 3^rd & 4^th Grades after lunch.

·                    LAST DAY OF SCHOOL:  Wed., May 23^rd!!!

THIS WEEK’S HOMEWORK

*    Language:  Drops In The Bucket D16

*    Math:  Drops In The Bucket #16

*    Math:  Multi-Digit Multiplication Set F

*    Reading:  read nightly and fill out your reading log. 

Have a great weekend with your family, and enjoy the beautiful weather!            

Denise Thompson                                                                           

WEEKEND NEWS

May 4, 2012

                                                     

Dear Parents,

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·                    We are finished with our ISAT tests!!!  The students did an amazing job on all of these tests.  They should be VERY proud of themselves.  I know I’m extremely proud of them.  I will send home all of their scores next Friday.  You will be receiving an official report in June.  The scores may increase or decrease by one or two points.  Thank you to everyone who sent in treats and water.  You are wonderful parents!

·                    If you were unable to attend the Art Fair last night, the PTA will have the artwork available for sale until May 22^nd.  All money raised by the sales will be used to continue the art program next year.

·                    FREE MATH APP!!:  There is an FREE Math App for practicing basic facts.  “Sushi Monster” is a Special iPad Preview that provides students with the opportunity to extend their knowledge beyond basic math fluency.  “Sushi Monster” is designed to meet the new Common Core State Standards.  Download for free in the App Store!

·                    EVACUATION DRILL:  please read the red note attached to the homework.  NO FLIP FLOPS PLEASE!!!!

·                    Field Trip Lunch Count:  Students need to know on Monday if they are bringing a lunch from home or ordering one from the cafeteria for our field trip on Thursday.

THIS WEEK’S HOMEWORK

*    Language:  Drops In The Bucket D15

*  Math:  Drops In The Bucket Number 15

*    Math:  Long Division Set C

*    Reading:  read nightly and fill out your reading log. 

Have a wonderful weekend,

Denise Thompson                                                                           

WEEKEND NEWS

April 27, 2012

Dear Parents,

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·                    MATH ISAT testing on Wednesday, May 2^nd.  We will start testing at 8:40. Please make sure your child has plenty of sleep, eats a big breakfast, and arrives at school on time.  The students’ Reading ISAT scores are awesome!!!  I am so proud of all the students!!

·                    UPCOMING FIELD TRIP:  We will be going to Ross Park on Thursday, May 10^th.  We will leave school at 8:45 and return at 2:00.  Students need to return the signed Parks and Rec. documents that were sent home last week.  Please sign and return the bus permission slip as well.  Most of you have paid the $10 fee.  I will let you know if your child has not paid.  Please send the money to school as soon as possible.  The Pocatello Parks and Rec. Dept. will be doing a rock climbing station, a Frisbee golf station, and a Greenway station with our students. Students need to bring a sack lunch (or buy one from school), drink(s), wear appropriate clothing for the weather (please check the forecast), wear CLOSED TOE SHOES-NO FLIP FLOPS OR SANDALS and NO ELECTRONICS.  If you would like to volunteer to help with this field trip, please send a note, call, or e-mail me.  237-4742, thompsde@sd25.us . You can also meet us at the park for all of the day or part of the day. 

·                    4^th GRADE TALENT SHOW: Wed., May 16^th from 1:20-2:40.  Our classroom will have tryouts on Friday, May 11^th at 11:30.

THIS WEEK’S HOMEWORK

• Language:  Drops In The Bucket D14       
• Math:  Drops In The Bucket Number 14 
• Reading:  Using Context Clues pg. 41-42 
• Reading:  read nightly and fill out your reading log. 

Have a great weekend with your family!                                 

Denise Thompson                                                                           

WEEKEND NEWS

April 13, 2012 

Important Information   

•   LANGUAGE ISAT testing on Wednesday, April 17^th from 10:30-12:00.  Your child should share an ISAT letter with you.  Please sign and return the ISAT letter.  If your child returns the signed paper, his/her name will be put into a drawing for a prize.  This will happen for each ISAT test. For the testing, it is important that the students are here for the entire testing time.  They must complete the entire test or the test becomes invalid.  Please make sure your child has plenty of sleep and a big breakfast.  We will take a break during the test, and the students will be allowed to eat a snack that volunteer parents have provided.  

•  We had a great time on our field trip to Texas Roadhouse.  I have attached a free kids meal from the restaurant.  If you go to the restaurant to eat, make sure you tell them “Thank You!” from Ellis. 

•  BEACH PARTY BOOK SWAP!!  Thursday, April 19th from 6 - 7 p.m.  Wear your favorite beach apparel.  No swimming suits, please.  Treats will be provided.  Parents will receive handouts on how to enhance academic achievement.  Have your child bring to school gently used books and receive a ticket to swap for a different book at the beach party.

• Book Orders are be due next Friday, April 20th.  Make any checks payable to Scholastic Book Clubs.  You may also order on-line at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs.  Use this code to get to our classroom book order forms:  HCWNC . 

THIS WEEK’S HOMEWORK

* Language:  Drops In The Bucket D12

* M ath:  Drops In The Bucket Number 12 & Multi-Digit Multiplication Set F

* Reading:  read nightly and fill out your reading log. 

Have a terrific weekend!

Denise Thompson     

WEEKEND NEWS

March 9, 2012

Dear Parents,

           

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·              Spring picture packets are being sent home today.  These are complete packets.  If you want to buy any, keep those sheets that you want and return the rest of the pictures.  Pay only for the picture sheets that you keep.  Please return all money and unwanted packets to school as soon as possible.

·              We will be starting Long Division next week in Math.  We will be showing students different strategies including the “Short Cut/Traditional Method”. Students still need practice with their multiplication facts.  Please help your child study his/her facts everyday between 10-15 minutes.

·              In Language, we have been writing a persuasive essay.  Next week, we will begin our poetry unit.

·              The new book orders will be due by Friday, March 16^th.  Remember you can order on-line using this code:  HCWNC .   Make any checks payable to Scholastic Book Clubs.  If students are using their free coupon, just mark it on the order form.

·              Upcoming ISAT testing dates for our class:  Tuesday, April 17th Language, Tuesday, April 24^th Reading, and Tuesday, May 1st Math.

THIS WEEK’S HOMEWORK

*    Language:  Drops In The Bucket D8                                               

*   Math:  Drops In The Bucket Number D8

*    Language:  Sequencing Page

*   Reading:  read nightly and fill out your reading log. 

Have a great weekend with your family!                                 

Denise Thompson