We Are Back!!

What a Fantastic Spring Break! I hope you are all rested and had a lot of fun. Rusty from School Tools was in town to work on the book that he and I are writing so that was super exciting! If I could, I would like to encourage you to read Rusty's Facebook page. There is a link on his site. There are many very powerful quotes and youtubes that all deal with character and the six traits that I spend a great deal of classtime reinforcing.

This week we will be back to business. We are in the last quarter of 4th grade. It is time to get ready for the responsibilities and accountability pieces needed to be successful in the 5h grade. We will continue to write nightly in our journals. However, they will now be exchanged and read by another classmate. The reader will give a specific compliment and a positive suggestion of something to work on the next time. We will exchange journals daily. I will continue to look at the journals as well, but will no longer be commenting. I am so amazed at the growth I have seen over the past two quarters when it comes to writing. Wow!!!

The Midwest Region states and capitals test will be taken this Friday. The format will be the same as the ones in the past. Please continue/begin to study these.

Cya tomorrow!

Must Have Permission to Watch!

As I mentioned yesterday, we will be viewing the movie HOOT tomorrow in class. It is rated PG. Therefore, I will need to obtain your permission in order for your child to view it. Please sign their planner with a yes or a no and your initials. Without this they will NOT be allowed to watch the film.

Hoot is about three kids that team up against a construction company that is going to bulldoze a forest full of owls. These owls are endangered. They pull pranks and stand up for what is right. It has a lot of humor and is AWESOME!! Kids can make a difference too!

PLEASE BRING IN YOUR BAKE SALE TREATS TOMORROW MORNING BEFORE SCHOOL! EARN $100 FOR EACH BATCH! THANKS!

WooHoo Toot Toot!

Hello. What an amazing concert today! Trust me and my ears...they came a LONG way in a short time. Amazing talent from both them and Mr. Goodheart! If you missed the concert you can see the recorded version at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-you-better-believe-network. So cool! Mr. Goodheart's cousin (?) is also a music teacher in another state so they tuned in and watched his concert live. LOVE IT!!

On Friday, we will be watching the movie HOOT. It ties into our environmental/endangered animal studies in science. Students may bring a drink of their choice. I will provide the popcorn. I owe them for all their AWESOME sub behavior last month!!! If anyone has the DVD of this movie could you please lend it to me tomorrow. Otherwise, I will go rent it. Thanks!!

In Social Studies we have been touring different states found in the MW region. Today we stopped off in Detroit, Michigan and read about Henry Ford. Last week we oovooed in with Patrick from Michigan and he told us that Detroit is famous for the car industry. So, we made our own Model T cars with I must say some major improvements: flames, peace signs, spiky wheels, and all. Come check out the hall display. Yesterday, we stopped off in Kansas. We learned about cowboys and prairies. We sang the song, Home Home on the Range. Then we got into groups and created new verses for the song. As you can hear below, they are quite funny and since when is my class shy????

Pennies for the planet is rocking!!! We have collected over 40 dollars in pennies!! We are making a huge difference in the Everglades Pather's life!! WE could save the species!! Keep looking under those couch cushions! :0)

Have a wonderful evening!

Our Own Home on the Range Songs

Home, Home on the Range...Erickson version

Grocery Bags

Important!

Please check take home folders. There should be four important things in there.

1. April Lunch Menu

2. Bake Sale Request

3. Recorder Concert Live

4. Report Card-Return Cover Only Tomorrow Please

Thanks! Cya tomorrow!