Sunday, April 13, 2014

4th Grade Blog: 4/13-20/2014

Thank yous:
Thank you to Mrs. Prinsen for taking care of our monthly book orders. 
Thank yous to Mrs. Delgado and Mrs. Gayton for putting together our Station 9 Door.


 Thank you to all the parents for your continued support of all of us: teachers, principals, staff, and students!  Keep that support coming!
                              

Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
Grades will not be posted until next week to avoid the usual beginning of the quarter alarm!  There will be grades in the computer next weekend.
   4/16: Library will  be open for AR testing
   4/17: Living Stations in the afternoon
   4/18: No School
   4/21:  No School

  4/25:  Recycled Art Contest- Information should be coming home this week
        
4th Grade Topics of Study: 
 Religion:  Chapter 23
 Spelling:     Posttest: Thursday in class: tog
 Language/Writing: 
   Reading: Weekly Test: Thursday in class: tog; Packets due Thursday completed

 All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
  4th Quarter AR Test Dates:  4/4, 4/25, and 5/16.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
                                                  
3rd Grade Reading and Phonics: -
 Weekly test:  Thursday. 
  All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.
  4th Quarter AR Test Dates:  4/4, 4/25, and 5/16.  
 

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.

5th Grade Reading and Phonics: -
 Weekly test:  Thursday. 
  All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.
  4th Quarter AR Test Dates:  4/4, 4/25, and 5/16.  
 

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.


 Links for your convenience:
Colt Express
Science/Soc. Studies
Math

 

Sunday, March 30, 2014

4th Grade Blog:3/30-4/5/14

4th Grade Blog

3/30/2014

Thank yous:
Thank you to Mrs. Prinsen for taking care of our monthly book orders. 


 Thank you to all the parents for your continued support of all of us: teachers, principals, staff, and students!  Keep that support coming!
                              

Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
Grades will not be posted until next week to avoid the usual beginning of the quarter alarm!  There will be grades in the computer next weekend.
   4/2: Library will not be open for AR testing
   4/4: School is out at noon.  

  4/25:  Recycled Art Contest- Information should be coming home this week
        
4th Grade Topics of Study:  
 Religion:  Chapter 21
 Spelling:     Posttest: Friday in class: tog
 Language/Writing: 
   Reading: Weekly Test: Friday in class: tog; Packets due Friday completed

 All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
  4th Quarter AR Test Dates:  4/4, 4/25, and 5/16.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
                                                  
3rd Grade Reading and Phonics: -
 Weekly test:  Friday. 
  All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.
  4th Quarter AR Test Dates:  4/4, 4/25, and 5/16.  
 

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.

5th Grade Reading and Phonics: -
 Weekly test:  Friday. 
  All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.
  4th Quarter AR Test Dates:  4/4, 4/25, and 5/16.  
 

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
 

Sunday, March 16, 2014

4th Grade Blog

3/16/2014: 4th Grade Blog

Thank yous:
Thank you to Mrs. Prinsen for taking care of our monthly book orders. 
Thank you to all of you for contributing to our 4th grade basket and for contributions to the goodbye celebration for Taesung
 Thank you to all the parents for your continued support of all of us: teachers, principals, staff, and students!  Keep that support coming!
                              

Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
Report Card Grades are Posted!  
 
3/20: I'll be gone as my daughter is having surgery.  Remind our darlings to be on their best behavior!
        February book orders are due.
3/22-31:  Much needed Spring Break!
 4/25:  Recycled art Contest





        

4th Grade Topics of Study:  
 Religion:  Chapter 19   and 20
 Spelling:     Posttest: Friday in class: tog
 Language/Writing: Songs, Pronouns
  Reading: Weekly Test: Friday in class: tog

 All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
  4th Quarter AR Test Dates:  4/4, 4/25, and 5/16.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
                                                  
3rd Grade Reading and Phonics: -
 Weekly test:  Friday. 
  All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.
  4th Quarter AR Test Dates:  4/4, 4/25, and 5/16.  
 

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
 

4th Grade Blog

3/10/2014: 4th Grade Blog

Thank yous:
Thank you to Mrs. Prinsen for taking care of our monthly book orders. 
Thank you to all of you for contributing to our 4th grade basket and for contributions to the goodbye celebration for Taesung
 Thank you to all the parents for your continued support of all of us: teachers, principals, staff, and students!  Keep that support coming!
                              

Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
3/12: 4th Grade Mass-Please come to join us!
3/20: February book orders are due.
 4/25:  Recycled art Contest




        

4th Grade Topics of Study:  
 Religion:  Chapter 19   and 20
 Spelling:     Posttest: Friday in class: tog
 Language/Writing: songs and pronouns
  Reading: Weekly Test: Friday in class: tog

 All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
  4th Quarter AR Test Dates:  4/4, 4/25, and 5/16.    Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
                                                  
3rd Grade Reading and Phonics: -
 Weekly test:  Friday. 
  All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
  4th Quarter AR Test Dates:  4/4, 4/25, and 5/16.   Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.

-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

5th Grade Reading:
IWBAT:   Weekly test:  Friday

 
All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
  4th Quarter AR Test Dates:  4/4, 4/25, and 5/16.    Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful week!  God Bless you all!

 Links for your convenience:
Colt Express
Science/Soc. Studies
Math

Sunday, March 9, 2014

4th Grade Blog

3/10/2014: 4th Grade Blog

Thank yous:
Thank you to Mrs. Prinsen for taking care of our monthly book orders. 
Thank you to all of you for contributing to our 4th grade basket and for contributions to the goodbye celebration for Taesung
 Thank you to all the parents for your continued support of all of us: teachers, principals, staff, and students!  Keep that support coming!
                              

Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
3/12: 4th Grade Mass-Please come to join us!
3/20: February book orders are due.
 4/25:  Recycled art Contest




        

4th Grade Topics of Study:  
 Religion:  Chapter 19   
 Spelling:     Posttest: Friday in class: tog
 Language/Writing:
  Reading: Weekly Test: Friday in class: tog

 All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
                                                  
3rd Grade Reading and Phonics: -
 Weekly test:  Friday. 
  All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.

-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

5th Grade Reading:
IWBAT:   Weekly test:  Friday

 
All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful week!  God Bless you all!

 Links for your convenience:
Colt Express
Science/Soc. Studies
Math

Sunday, March 2, 2014

3/3/2014: 4th Grade Blog

Thank yous:
Thank you to Mrs. Prinsen for taking care of our monthly book orders. 
Thank you to the secret friend who left a gift card on my desk! 
Thank you to all of you for contributing to our 4th grade basket and for contributions to the goodbye celebration for Taesung
 Thank you to all the parents for your continued support of all of us: teachers, principals, staff, and students!  Keep that support coming!
                              
Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
3/5:  No school for students
3/20: February book orders are due.
 4/25:  Recycled art Contest


        

4th Grade Topics of Study:  
 Religion:  Chapter 18   
 Spelling:     Posttest: Friday in class: tog
 Language/Writing:
  Reading: Weekly Test: Friday in class: tog

 All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
                                                  
3rd Grade Reading and Phonics: -
 Weekly test:  Friday. 
  All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.

-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

5th Grade Reading:
IWBAT:   Weekly test:  Friday

 
All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful week!  God Bless you all!

 Links for your convenience:
Colt Express
Science/Soc. Studies
Math

Sunday, February 23, 2014

February 23, 2014: 4th Grade Blog

Thank yous:
Thank you to Mrs. Prinsen for taking care of our monthly book orders. 
Thank you to the secret friend who left a gift card on my desk! 
 Thank you to all the parents for your continued support of all of us: teachers, principals, staff, and students!  Keep that support coming!
                              
Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
2/20: February book orders are due.
2/27: Farewell party for Taesung
4/25:  Recycled art Contest

        


Please go to this week's Corpus Christi Colt (link below), find the link for the parent survey, and complete it for us!  Thank you in advance for getting that taken care of.  It is very important to CCCS! It's part of our Accredidation Process. Only 16 families have completed the survey!  Come on intermediate parents---let's get it done!  If you are concerned, it is anonymous!

4th Grade Topics of Study:  
 Religion:  Chapter 17 and 18   
 Spelling:     Posttest: Friday in class: tog
 Language/Writing:
  Reading: Weekly Test: Friday in class: tog

 All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
Grades can look pretty scary at the beginning of a new quarter because there aren't many grades.  Don't panic until after 2 weeks unless grades are low from missing assignments.  Then , of course, panic---and contact me right away. Thanks!
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
                                                  
3rd Grade Reading and Phonics: -
 Weekly test:  Friday. 
  All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
Grades can look pretty scary at the beginning of a new quarter because there aren't many grades.  Don't panic until after 2 weeks unless grades are low from missing assignments.  Then , of course, panic---and contact me right away. Thanks!
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.

-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

5th Grade Reading:
IWBAT:   Weekly test:  Friday

 
All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
Grades can look pretty scary at the beginning of a new quarter because there aren't many grades.  Don't panic until after 2 weeks unless grades are low from missing assignments.  Then , of course, panic---and contact me right away. Thanks!
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful week!  God Bless you all!

 Links for your convenience:
Colt Express
Science/Soc. Studies
Math

Monday, January 20, 2014

 

February 2014

Thank Yous:  
Thanks for the quick response for drivers and chaperones:  Mrs. Albers, Ms. Martinez, Mrs. Prinsen, Mrs. Baker, and Mr. Chromy!
Thank you to Mrs. Prinsen for taking care of our monthly book orders.  
 Thank you to all the parents for your continued support of all of us: teachers, principals, staff, and students!  Keep that support coming!
                              
Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
2/13: Valentine's Parties.  Valentines are to be distributed to all students. :) Drop in conferences 3-7p.m.
2/14:  Conferences:  Drop in unless otherwise scheduled.  8-12.
2/20: February book orders are due.
        


Please go to this week's Corpus Christi Colt (link below), find the link for the parent survey, and complete it for us!  Thank you in advance for getting that taken care of.  It is very important to CCCS! It's part of our Accredidation Process. Only 16 families have completed the survey!  Come on intermediate parents---let's get it done!  If you are concerned, it is anonymous!

4th Grade Topics of Study:  
 Religion:  Chapter 17   
 Spelling:     Posttest: Friday
 Language/Writing: Skills: ; Action and linking verbs; Verb phrases
  Reading: Weekly Test: Friday

 All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
Grades can look pretty scary at the beginning of a new quarter because there aren't many grades.  Don't panic until after 2 weeks unless grades are low from missing assignments.  Then , of course, panic---and contact me right away. Thanks!
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
                                                  
3rd Grade Reading and Phonics: -
 Weekly test:  Friday. 
  All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
Grades can look pretty scary at the beginning of a new quarter because there aren't many grades.  Don't panic until after 2 weeks unless grades are low from missing assignments.  Then , of course, panic---and contact me right away. Thanks!
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.

-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

5th Grade Reading:
IWBAT:   Weekly test:  Friday

 
All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
Grades can look pretty scary at the beginning of a new quarter because there aren't many grades.  Don't panic until after 2 weeks unless grades are low from missing assignments.  Then , of course, panic---and contact me right away. Thanks!
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful week!  God Bless you all!

 Links for your convenience:
Colt Express
Science/Soc. Studies
Math
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Jan. 20-24, 2014

Thank Yous:  
Thanks for the quick response for drivers and chaperones!  We had the 1/27 field trip covered in a jiffy!
 Thank you to all the parents for your continued support of all of us: teachers, principals, staff, and students!  Keep that support coming!
                              
Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
1/21: - Our Spaghetti Dinner Raffle Basket Items are due to school.
          - Please see the signupgenius link below to select the item you will be donating for our class basket.
          - January book orders are due.
          -We need streamers, balloons, and party favors (or money to purchase them) to put into boxes for  the 8th grade service project.
1/22:  Fourth Grade Mass: @ 1:45
1/27: Field trip to Bestway Recycling Center 9:30-11.
2/7:  4th Grade is providing a staff lunch.  Please make sure your items are here for Mrs. Prinsen.

Please go to this week's Corpus Christi Colt (link below), find the link for the parent survey, and complete it for us!  Thank you in advance for getting that taken care of.  It is very important to CCCS! It's part of our Accredidation Process. Only 16 families have completed the survey!  Come on intermediate parents---let's get it done!  If you are concerned, it is anonymous!

4th Grade Topics of Study:  
 Religion:  Chapter 16:An Invitation to Heaven and Mass Practice   
 Spelling:  Read, write, define, and use words with the suffixes -ed and -ing: watched, watching, danced, dancing, studied, studying, stopped, stopping, dried, drying, happened, happening, noticed, noticing, robbed, robbing, slipped, slipping, hurried, and hurrying.    Posttest: Friday
 Language/Writing: Skills:  Review singular and plural possessive nouns; Action and linking verbs; Narrative poem
  Reading: The Man Who Named the Clouds: Graphic Sources and Important Ideas; Read, define, and apply understanding of selection vocabulary words, Demonstrate understanding of text.
Weekly Test: Friday

 All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
Grades can look pretty scary at the beginning of a new quarter because there aren't many grades.  Don't panic until after 2 weeks unless grades are low from missing assignments.  Then , of course, panic---and contact me right away. Thanks!
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
                                                  
3rd Grade Reading and Phonics: -
IWBAT:  Practice and Apply the reading skills of Drawing Conclusions and Identifying Important Facts in Expository Reading, Practice and increase fluency, Read and sort words with consonant digraphs and review contractions, Read, define and apply definitions of this week's vocabulary words. Weekly test:  Friday. 
  All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
Grades can look pretty scary at the beginning of a new quarter because there aren't many grades.  Don't panic until after 2 weeks unless grades are low from missing assignments.  Then , of course, panic---and contact me right away. Thanks!
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.

-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

5th Grade Reading:
IWBAT: practice and apply the skills of Sequencing and Summarizing using this week's selection: The Fabulous Perpetual Motion Machine;  practice and improve fluency using the weekly selection, demonstrate and apply comprehension skills using the weekly selection .  Weekly test:  Friday

 
All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
Grades can look pretty scary at the beginning of a new quarter because there aren't many grades.  Don't panic until after 2 weeks unless grades are low from missing assignments.  Then , of course, panic---and contact me right away. Thanks!
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful week!  God Bless you all!

 Links for your convenience:
Colt Express
Science/Soc. Studies
Math
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Jan. 20-24, 2014

Thank Yous:  
Thanks for the quick response for drivers and chaperones!  We had the 1/27 field trip covered in a jiffy!
 Thank you to all the parents for your continued support of all of us: teachers, principals, staff, and students!  Keep that support coming!
                              
Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
1/21: - Our Spaghetti Dinner Raffle Basket Items are due to school.
          - Please see the signupgenius link below to select the item you will be donating for our class basket.
          - January book orders are due.
          -We need streamers, balloons, and party favors (or money to purchase them) to put into boxes for  the 8th grade service project.
1/22:  Fourth Grade Mass: @ 1:45
1/27: Field trip to Bestway Recycling Center 9:30-11.
2/7:  4th Grade is providing a staff lunch.  Please make sure your items are here for Mrs. Prinsen.

Please go to this week's Corpus Christi Colt (link below), find the link for the parent survey, and complete it for us!  Thank you in advance for getting that taken care of.  It is very important to CCCS! It's part of our Accredidation Process. Only 16 families have completed the survey!  Come on intermediate parents---let's get it done!  If you are concerned, it is anonymous!

4th Grade Topics of Study:  
 Religion:  Chapter 16:An Invitation to Heaven and Mass Practice   
 Spelling:  Read, write, define, and use words with the suffixes -ed and -ing: watched, watching, danced, dancing, studied, studying, stopped, stopping, dried, drying, happened, happening, noticed, noticing, robbed, robbing, slipped, slipping, hurried, and hurrying.    Posttest: Friday
 Language/Writing: Skills:  Review singular and plural possessive nouns; Action and linking verbs; Narrative poem
  Reading: The Man Who Named the Clouds: Graphic Sources and Important Ideas; Read, define, and apply understanding of selection vocabulary words, Demonstrate understanding of text.
Weekly Test: Friday

 All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
Grades can look pretty scary at the beginning of a new quarter because there aren't many grades.  Don't panic until after 2 weeks unless grades are low from missing assignments.  Then , of course, panic---and contact me right away. Thanks!
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
                                                  
3rd Grade Reading and Phonics: -
IWBAT:  Practice and Apply the reading skills of Drawing Conclusions and Identifying Important Facts in Expository Reading, Practice and increase fluency, Read and sort words with consonant digraphs and review contractions, Read, define and apply definitions of this week's vocabulary words. Weekly test:  Friday. 
  All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
Grades can look pretty scary at the beginning of a new quarter because there aren't many grades.  Don't panic until after 2 weeks unless grades are low from missing assignments.  Then , of course, panic---and contact me right away. Thanks!
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.

-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

5th Grade Reading:
IWBAT: practice and apply the skills of Sequencing and Summarizing using this week's selection: The Fabulous Perpetual Motion Machine;  practice and improve fluency using the weekly selection, demonstrate and apply comprehension skills using the weekly selection .  Weekly test:  Friday

 
All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.

***IMPORTANT:  YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOUR CHILD HAS COMPLETED THE ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY.  I WILL GET THAT INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE.  JUST BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD CLICKS THE "I'M DONE" BUTTON WHEN THE PRACTICE IS COMPLETED.
Grades can look pretty scary at the beginning of a new quarter because there aren't many grades.  Don't panic until after 2 weeks unless grades are low from missing assignments.  Then , of course, panic---and contact me right away. Thanks!
3RD Quarter AR Test Dates:  1/24, 2/14, and 3/7.  Same rules as 2nd quarter:  Score of 70 or better to count, Must have one nonfiction test.  The library will be open on Wednesdays from 3-3:45 for AR testing.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful week!  God Bless you all!

 Links for your convenience:
Colt Express
Science/Soc. Studies
Math

Sunday, January 5, 2014


Jan. 6-10, 2013

Thank Yous:
Thank you so very much for your generous and special gifts during Christmas week!  I can't being to tell you how grateful I am! Your thoughtfulness touched me deeply.  God Bless All of You!
 
Thank you to all the parents for your continued support of all of us: teachers, principals, staff, and students!  Keep that support coming in 2014!
 
                         
Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

Please go to this week's Corpus Christi Colt (link below), find the link for the parent survey, and complete it for us!  Thank you in advance for getting that taken care of.  It is very important to CCCS! It's part of our Accredidation Process. Only 16 families have completed the survey!  Come on intermediate parents---let's get it done!  If you are concerned, it is anonymous!


Wishing you all a week full of Blessings!   Check the Colt Express for other pertinent information for the week.  (Link below)

4th Grade Topics of Study:  
 Religion:  Chapter 14:King Solomon    
 Spelling:  Read, write, define, and use words with the medial sounds of ur, ir, our, ear:return, courage, surface, purpose, first, turkey, heard, early, turtle, birthday, journal, courtesy, nourish, purse, furniture, search curtain, burrow, hamburger, survey.  Posttest: Friday
 Language/Writing: Skills:  Plural Possessive Nouns/ Persuasive Essay
  Reading: So You Want to Be President: Main Ideas and Details, Inferring ; Read, define, and apply understanding of selection vocabulary words, Demonstrate understanding of text.
Weekly Test: Friday
 All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.
                         

                        
3rd Grade Reading and Phonics: -
IWBAT:  

Identify Main Ideas and Details in Expository Reading, Identify Different Text Structures, Practice and increase fluency, Read and sort words with consonant digraphs, Read, define and apply definitions of this week's vocab: tons, twigs, bill,goo, hunters, material, platform.Weekly test:  Friday. 

All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.
                         

-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

5th Grade Reading:-
IWBAT: practice and apply Author's Purpose and Background Knowledge using the selection poem, The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and weekly test, practice and improve fluency using the weekly selection, demonstrate and apply comprehension skills using the weekly selection .  Weekly test:  Friday

-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

Wishing you and yours a wonderful New Year!

 Links for your convenience:
Colt Express
Science/Soc. Studies
Math

Sunday, December 8, 2013


CCCS Fourth Grade News:  Week of 12/9-12/20, 2013

Thank Yous
  Thank you to all the parents for your continued support of all of us: teachers, principals, staff, and students!
 
                          
Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
-Due to last week's late start and snow days, our schedule will be different.  We'll finish this week's selection on Tuesday, and begin a new one on Wednesday. 
-I hope all the questions got answered about Reading Street online and Accelerated Reader.  If there are still questions, don't hesitate to contact me. 
-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

Please go to this week's Corpus Christi Colt (link below), find the link for the parent survey, and complete it for us!  Thank you in advance for getting that taken care of.  It is very important to CCCS!  Only 16 families have completed the survey!  Come on intermediate parents---let's get it done!  If you are concerned, it is anonymous!


Wishing you all a week full of Blessings!   Check the Colt Express for other pertinent information for the week.  (Link below)

4th Grade Topics of Study:  
 Religion:  Chapter 13:King David    
 Spelling:  Read, write, define, and use r controlled words: form, alarm, story, start, storm, sport, sharp, garden, force, morning, forest, garbage, corner, argue, backyard, partner, Florida, apartment, forward, Arkansas..  Posttest Tuesday.
 Language/Writing: Skills:  Irregular Plural Nouns/Poems/Word Choice
  Reading: Scene Two: Apply Questioning to text; Explain and support Drawing Conclusions and Script Structure; Demonstrate increased fluency with text; Read, define, and apply understanding of selection vocabulary words, Demonstrate understanding of text.
Weekly Test:  Tuesday
 Please check TeacherEase for book report status or log into HomeConnect.  3 AR tests due by 12/13.  One of those must be nonfiction.  The 3rd and final  test should be taken this week!
 All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.
                         

                        
3rd Grade Reading and Phonics: -Due to last week's late start and snow days, our schedule will be different.  We'll finish the weekly selection on Tuesday, and start a new one on Wednesday.
IWBAT:  
Explain, Demonstrate, and Apply the skill of Drawing Conclusions and Questioning during reading and explain, Practice and increase fluency, Read, define and apply definitions of this week's vocab: butterflies, collection, enormous, scatter...Weekly test:  Tuesday. 
Please check TeacherEase for book report status or log into HomeConnect.  3 AR tests due by 12/13.  One of those must be nonfiction. Grades were current as of 12/8.  Weekly test: Tuesday and Thursday next week
All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.
                          

-I hope all the questions got answered about Reading Street online and Accelerated Reader.  If there are still questions, don't hesitate to contact me. 
-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

5th Grade Reading:-Due to last week's late start and snow days, our schedule will be different.  We'll finish on Tuesday, and start a new selection on Wednesday.
IWBAT: practice and apply Compare and Contrast and Story Structure using the selection text and weekly test, practice and improve fluency using the weekly selection, demonstrate and apply comprehension skills using the weekly selection .  Weekly test:  Tuesday and Thursday next week.

Please check TeacherEase for book report status or log into HomeConnect.  3 AR tests due by 12/13.  One of those must be nonfiction. Grades were current as of 12/8.  Workbook pages are due as assigned.

-I hope all the questions got answered about Reading Street online and Accelerated Reader.  If there are still questions, don't hesitate to contact me. 
-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

Wishing you and yours a very Blessed Christmas Season!  Thank you for the gift of getting to know your children.  Nothing could mean more to me!  I look forward to seeing their happy faces on Jan. 7, 2014.
 
Links for your convenience:
Colt Express
Science/Soc. Studies
Math

Saturday, November 30, 2013


Sunday, December 1, 2013


CCCS Fourth Grade News:  Week of 12/2-12/6, 2013

Thank Yous:
Thank you to Mrs. Hanson for running the Book Fair and for the book she bought for me!
Thank you to all the parents for your continued support of all of us: teachers, principals, staff, and students!
 
                           
Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
-I hope all the questions got answered about Reading Street online and Accelerated Reader.  If there are still questions, don't hesitate to contact me. 
-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

Please go to this week's Corpus Christi Colt (link below), find the link for the parent survey, and complete it for us!  Thank you in advance for getting that taken care of.  It is important to CCCS!
Wishing you all a week full of Blessings!   Check the Colt Express for other pertinent information for the week.  (Link below)

4th Grade Topics of Study:  
 Religion:  Chapter 13:King David    
 Spelling:  Read, write, define, and use r controlled words: form, alarm, story, start, storm, sport, sharp, garden, force, morning, forest, garbage, corner, argue, backyard, partner, Florida, apartment, forward, Arkansas..  Posttest Friday.
 Language/Writing: Skills:  Irregular Plural Nouns/Poems/Word Choice
  Reading: Scene Two: Apply Questioning to text; Explain and support Drawing Conclusions and Script Structure; Demonstrate increased fluency with text; Read, define, and apply understanding of selection vocabulary words, Demonstrate understanding of text.
Weekly Test:  Friday
 Please check TeacherEase for book report status or log into HomeConnect.  3 AR tests due by 12/13.  One of those must be nonfiction.  2nd test should be taken this week!
 All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.
                         

                        
3rd Grade Reading:
IWBAT:  
Explain, Demonstrate, and Apply the skill of Drawing Conclusions and Questioning during reading and explain, Practice and increase fluency, Read, define and apply definitions of this week's vocab: butterflies, collection, enormous, scatter...Weekly test:  Friday
Please check TeacherEase for book report status or log into HomeConnect.  3 AR tests due by 12/13.  One of those must be nonfiction. Grades were current as of 11/30.  Weekly test: Friday
All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.
                          

-I hope all the questions got answered about Reading Street online and Accelerated Reader.  If there are still questions, don't hesitate to contact me. 
-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

5th Grade Reading:
IWBAT: practice and apply Compare and Contrast and Story Structure using the selection text and weekly test, practice and improve fluency using the weekly selection, demonstrate and apply comprehension skills using the weekly selection .  Weekly test:  Friday

Please check TeacherEase for book report status or log into HomeConnect.  3 AR tests due by 12/13.  One of those must be nonfiction. Grades were current as of 11/30.  Workbook pages are due as assigned.

-I hope all the questions got answered about Reading Street online and Accelerated Reader.  If there are still questions, don't hesitate to contact me. 
-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

 
Links for your convenience:
Colt Express
Science/Soc. Studies
Math

Sunday, November 17, 2013


Sunday, November 17, 2013


CCCS Fourth Grade News:  Week of 11/18-22/2013

Thank Yous:
Thank you to Mrs. Hanson for cupcakes on Friday.  We're going to miss Sarah Ellen!
Thank you to Mrs. Albers for a multi-colored set of Sharpies for the classroom!
Thank you to all the parents for your continued support of all of us: teachers, principals, staff, and students!
 May you all have a Blessed and Family-Filled Thanksgiving Holiday!  Enjoy every minute with your loved ones!  The time is precious and short-lived.  
                            
Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
-I hope all the questions got answered about Reading Street online and Accelerated Reader.  If there are still questions, don't hesitate to contact me. 
-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

Please go to this week's Corpus Christi Colt (link below), find the link for the parent survey, and complete it for us!  Thank you in advance for getting that taken care of.  It is important to CCCS!
Wishing you all a week full of Blessings!   Check the Colt Express for other pertinent information for the week.  (Link below)

4th Grade Topics of Study:  
 Religion:  Chapter 12: A King for God's People     
 Spelling:  Irregular Plurals:  videos, leaves, radios,children, feeet, cliffs, sheep, tornadoes, potatoes, men, cuffs, tomatoes, themselves, halves, beliefs, hoofs, lives, moose, patios,loaves.  Posttest Friday.
 Language/Writing: Skills:  Regular plurals and Expository Writing.  News Article due Friday. 
  Reading: Coyote School News- Vocab: bawling, coyote, dudes, roundup, spurs; Skills: Drawing Conclusions and Story Structure, Fluency, Comprehension
Weekly Test:  Friday
 Please check TeacherEase for book report status or log into HomeConnect.  3 AR tests due by 12/13.  One of those must be nonfiction.  2nd test should be taken this week!
 All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.
                         

                        
3rd Grade Reading:
IWBAT:  Practice and increase fluency, Read, define and apply definitions of this week's vocab: adorable, iguana, mention, compassionate, mature, trophies, exactly, Demonstrate comprehension of selection and skills  of Visualization and Comparison/Contrast; Weekly test:  Friday
Please check TeacherEase for book report status or log into HomeConnect.  3 AR tests due by 12/13.  One of those must be nonfiction. Grades were current as of 11/17.  Weekly test: Friday
All workbook pages are distributed on Monday and should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.
                          

-I hope all the questions got answered about Reading Street online and Accelerated Reader.  If there are still questions, don't hesitate to contact me. 
-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

5th Grade Reading:
IWBAT: practice and apply Sequencing and Inference using the selection text and weekly test, practice and improve fluency using the weekly selection, demonstrate and apply comprehension skill using the weekly selection and the weekly test; Read, define and apply this week's vocab:canteen, confereracy, glory, quarrel, rebellion, stallion, union; Weekly test:  Friday

Please check TeacherEase for book report status or log into HomeConnect.  3 AR tests due by 12/13.  One of those must be nonfiction. Grades were current as of 11/17.  Workbook pages are due as assigned.

-I hope all the questions got answered about Reading Street online and Accelerated Reader.  If there are still questions, don't hesitate to contact me. 
-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

 
Links for your convenience:
Colt Express
Science/Soc. Studies
Math

Sunday, November 10, 2013


Sunday, November 10, 2013


CCCS Fourth Grade News:  Week of 11/11-15/2013

Thank Yous:
Thank you to Mrs. Delgado for helping the students create a banner for the Veterans' Day Program! It looks great!
Thank you to the dancers and their families who entertained CCCS twice this week!  What a beautiful job!
Thank you all for your loving and loyal support of your CCCS students and staff!
                               
Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
-I hope all the questions got answered about Reading Street online and Accelerated Reader.  If there are still questions, don't hesitate to contact me. 
-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.
-Veteran's Day program at 1:45, 11/11.  4th grade will be doing a poem entitled "Thank You" by Collen Davingnon.

Please go to this week's Corpus Christi Colt (link below), find the link for the parent survey, and complete it for us!  Thank you in advance for getting that taken care of.  It is important to CCCS!
Wishing you all a week full of Blessings!   Check the Colt Express for other pertinent information for the week.  (Link below)

4th Grade Topics of Study:  
      Religion:  Chapter 11
      Spelling:  Adding -s and -es:  monkeys, friends, plays, supplies, taxes, holidays, months, companies, costumes, sandwiches, hobbies, daisies, delays, scratches, counties, teammates, memories, bunches, batteries, donkeys, eyelashes, ambulances, trophies, secretaries, inventories. Posttest Friday.
      Language/Writing: Skills:  Word Choice, Common and Proper nouns, and Poetry.  Poem due Friday. 
      Reading: "What Jo Did" pages 178-187. Vocab: fouled, hoop, jersey, marveled, rim, speechless, swatted, unbelievable; Skills: Cause and Effect, Background Knowledge, Fluency, Comprehension

Weekly Test:  Friday
 Please check TeacherEase for book report status or log into HomeConnect.  3 AR tests due by 12/13.  One of those must be nonfiction.  Grades were current as of 11/10. 
 All workbook pages should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.
                         

                        
3rd Grade Reading:
IWBAT: Explain, Demonstrate, and Apply the skill of Main Idea and Details, Monitor and Clarify during reading and explain, Practice and increase fluency, Read, define and apply definitions of this week's vocab: cuddles, flippers, frozen, hatch, pecks, preen, and snuggles, Demonstrate comprehension of selection and skills 
Please check TeacherEase for book report status or log into HomeConnect.  3 AR tests due by 12/13.  One of those must be nonfiction. Grades were current as of 11/10.  Weekly test: Friday
All workbook pages should be completed by Friday unless marked out with an x or marked TOG meaning done together.
                          

-I hope all the questions got answered about Reading Street online and Accelerated Reader.  If there are still questions, don't hesitate to contact me. 
-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

5th Grade Reading:
IWBAT: practice and apply Compare and contast using the selection text and weekly test, practice and improve fluency using the weekly selection, demonstrate and apply comprehension skill using the weekly selection and the weekly test; Read, define and apply this week's vocab: algae, concealed, driftwood, hammocks, lamented, sea urchins, sternly, tweezers; Practice and apply the skill of visualization

Picture to demonstrate visualization and weekly test:  Friday

Please check TeacherEase for book report status or log into HomeConnect.  3 AR tests due by 12/13.  One of those must be nonfiction. Grades were current as of 11/10.  Workbook pages are due as assigned.

-I hope all the questions got answered about Reading Street online and Accelerated Reader.  If there are still questions, don't hesitate to contact me. 
-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.

 
Links for your convenience:
Colt Express
Science/Soc. Studies
Math

Sunday, November 3, 2013


Sunday, November 3, 2013


CCCS Fourth Grade News:  Week of 11/4-8/13

Thank Yous:
Thank you to the Bode Family for the gift of 25  Core Knowledge Books, Robin Hood!  Can hardly wait to begin!
Thank you all for your loving and loyal support of your CCCS students and staff!
                                
Of Concern to 4th Grade Parents/Students:
-I hope all the questions got answered about Reading Street online and Accelerated Reader.  If there are still questions, don't hesitate to contact me. 
-I am available by appointment from 7:15-7:35 (except Tuesday), 9:48-10:48 (planning period), and 3:00-3:30 with prior arrangements.
-We will be doing Wednesday's Mass, 11/6.  Please join us at 1:45.





Please go to this week's Corpus Christi Colt (link below), find the link for the parent survey, and complete it for us!  Thank you in advance for getting that taken care of.  It is important to CCCS!
Wishing you all a week full of Blessings!   Check the Colt Express for other pertinent information for the week.

4th Grade Topics of Study:  
      Religion:  Chapter 10: Great Things Happen on the Way to the Promised Land-Finishing Outline
                        Quiz Friday.
      Spelling:  Review Unit I Spelling
      Language:  Review U.1 Skills: Clauses, Complex Sentences, and Personal Narrative - Due Friday
      Reading:  Review Unit 1 Skills:  Main Idea and Details, Text Structure, Character, Plot, Setting, Author's Purpose, Text Based Comprehension,  Comprehension, Vocab:  (Affixes,)  Fluency, Comprehension
                         1st AR test of the quarter is due.  Castle in the Attic AR Test Due.      
                          Unit 1 Test:  Monday, 11/11
3rd Grade Reading: Review Unit I Skills:  Fluency, Author's Purpose, Story Structure, Sequencing,
                          Compare and Contrast, Multiple-Meaning Words, Base Words and Endings,          
                          Vowel Digraphs (ee, ea, ai, ay, oa, ow), Comp.,Vocab.:Prefixes and Suffixes, Multiple
                          Meaning Words, Compound Words, and Homonyms.  Unit 1 Test:  Monday, 11/11
                          1st AR test of the quarter is due. 
                        
5th Grade Reading: Unit 1 Review Week: Character, Plot, Homographs, Cause and Effect, Homonyms,
Theme, Setting, Multiple Meaning words, Fact and Opinion, Synonyms and Antonyms,
                                 1st AR test of the quarter is due.  Secret Garden AR Test is Due, Sec. Garden
                                 Paper Test-Monday, 11/4
                                Unit 1 Test:  Monday, 11/11
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