Parent Information Night and the Truman Tiger Trot

   Please remember that this Thursday, September 11th is our Parent Information Night.  There will be 3 sessions with the same information presented as each session. The sessions are 5:00 - 5:30, 5:30 - 6:00, and 6:00 - 6:30.  These sessions will give you a chance to hear about the 4th grade expectations, grading, and policies.  This is also a great time to ask any questions that you may have.  This is for parents.


We have just finished up the district Reading Performance Assessment. This is where your child has to watch a video clip and read two articles.  While they do this they are taking notes.  Then your child has to pick a side to write about and support. Our topic was if school or home lunches were healthier.
I hope to begin writing a personal  narrative piece this week.  Children will be going through the writing process and typing and illustrating their work.  My goal is that each child have a book of their writing selections for the year to take home with them.


In math we continue to work on multiplication and are now adding in some division. We will be taking the unit one math test early next week.  I have started "Rocket Math" with the kids in class. This is a leveled multiplication test.  We have also begun the "Five Minute Club" which helps the kids with all their basic math facts.  It would really help your child if they were to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts at home.  There are many great links on the Truman Website for the kids to do that.


We are finishing up the Social Studies unit called "What is History?" and will begin the Progressive Era after that. This is an interesting time to learn about for the children.


In Science they children are making predications about items in a test bag and which ones are magnetic and which ones are not.


If I don't have an email address for you it would be helpful if you could send it in to me. I email test results and will have an update later this week.


PTO will be holding a walk-a-thon, the Tiger Trot, once again as our fundraiser.  It will be held on Friday, September 26th.  Your child will be bringing more information home today.


Book orders are due Friday, Sept. 12th


Friday, Sept. 12th is our first Truman Celebration. We will be spending that time with our second grade buddy class, Mrs. Haring's class.  We will be eating our treats and playing a get to know you game.  As of now we only have the unhealthy treat signed up for and paper products.  If you are able to bring in a healthy snack or water please let me know.


Our class ticket goal is 1000 tickets. The children voted to earn an electronics reward. We currently have earned 588 tickets towards that reward.


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The First Week of 4th Grade

     We made it through the first week of school with flying colors!  I am so impressed with the kiddos and how they are showing respectful, responsible, and ready behavior already!
This week we spent a lot of time doing team building activities.  We role played, played a cup game, and laughed and laughed. :)
I did take some time to give each child a fluency screening on Thursday and Friday.  It was nice to hear each child read so I have an idea of what we need to work on. I will share those scores with you next week in a private email.  Students in 4th grade should be reading 90 correct words per minute in the Fall.  Students practiced their Comprehension Tidbits and should be able to teach you how you are to help them with that homework.  The goal for each child is to read 90 correct words per minute and to answer the 4 comprehension questions correctly.  You do need to record each attempt for me along with your initials. These are due each Friday.
Math homework will begin on Tuesday.  Your child will have a math book that they will need to take home  daily and return to school daily.  I do check these.  Your child can choose to do all the assigned weeks problems on one day so they wouldn't have math homework the rest of the week or they can do them nightly. Either way is fine with me.  In math we have begun unit one on multiplication and division.  Most kids have forgotten their basic multiplication facts over the summer so we will be relearning them.
When you send in snacks please do not send in bananas or items with peanuts in them. We do have some food allergies in the room.
Your child will be bringing home a note next week about needing some artifacts for Social Studies. Please look for the note on Thursday or Friday.
Please remember that Parent Night is on Sept. 11th between 5:00 and 6:30.  There will be three sessions for 30 minutes each. You only need to attend one session.
I am looking for a parent who is willing to collate and staple my book orders at home for me.  If you are interested please send me an email and I will call you.
Enjoy the three day weekend!
Mrs. Thompson

Lunch Menu for the last week of school

Here is the lunch menu for next week. Please remember that we will be at the park on Tuesday so your child will need to bring a sack lunch that day.

 

Monday

Chicken patty or chicken tenders on bun

Applesauce

Baked beans

Steamed carrots

Alternate Hamburger on bun

 

Tuesday

Fish on bun

Mandarin oranges

Corn

Green beans

Alternate

Cheese or pepperoni pizza

 

Wednesday

Grilled cheese sandwich

Pineapple

Fresh cauliflower

Celery sticks

Alternate

Yogurt with muffin

 

Thursday

Turkey lunchmeat sandwich

Baby carrots

Strawberry cups or Applesauce  cups

Tuesday, June 3rd Celebration

Tomorrow we will be having our class ticket party. We will be having PJ day. The children can bring a stuffed animal, blanket, and pillow. We will be watching the movie Because of Winn Dixie.
Children MAY bring a "junk" treat with them and a drink.
Please make sure that your child has shoes that they can wear at recess and PE if they decide to wear slippers.

Please let me know by tomorrow if your child will need a school lunch for our park day next Tuesday!
There will NOT be anymore math homework this year. We will be doing it in class.
Reminders:

Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, June 3:  9:30-10:30 5th grade slideshow followed by previewing 5th grade Learning Boards
Thursday, June 5:  9:15-10:15 Rock and Prevention assembly
Monday, June 9: 9:15 Kernel's Reading Program Assembly,  Battle of the Books
Tuesday, June 10: Picnic at Cherry Hill Park
Wednesday, June 11:  Rain date for picnic at Cherry Hill Park
Thursday, June 12:  Last day of school and 1:30 Early Dismissal

The Final Count Down!

This year has really gone by fast.  As we do the end of the year testing I am impressed with the growth that the kids have made.  They have worked hard and it is paying off!  Each and every child should feel a sense of pride in all that they have accomplished this year.

As we gear up for the last few days our schedule gets a bit more complicated.  I want to give you an updated list of upcoming activities so that you can be prepared at home.

May 30th- Awards Assembly at 1:45
                  LAST SPELLING TEST OF THE YEAR!
June 3rd - 5th grade celebration assembly for the entire school in the morning
June 5th - Rock and Prevention at 9:15
June 6th - Great Depression Celebration - Kit Kitterman  movie with popcorn.
                 PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD BRING THEIR OWN DRINK
June 6th - Last Reading Comprehension Tidbits due.
June 9th - Battle of the Books
June 10th - Park Day at "old" Cherry Hill Park. from around 10:30 - 2:00.
                   YOUR CHILD WILL NEED TO HAVE ON SUNSCREEN AND BUG SPRAY. YOUR 
                    CHILD WILL NEED A LUNCH AND A DRINK(s) WE WILL BE WALKING TO
                    THE PARK AND THEY WILL BE CARRYING THEIR OWN LUNCH.
                    YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME AND MEET YOUR CHILD THERE.
June 11th - Rain date for Park day. Desk pack up day
June 12th - Last day of school - half day
I WILL BE AT MY DAUGHTER'S 8TH GRADE GRADUATION UNTIL NOON. MRS. SMITH WILL BE HERE IN MY PLACE.

Thank you for sharing your child with me for the year! It has been a blessing to get to know them and to share in their life. You have wonderful kids with big hearts. I have no doubt that each and every one of them will be successful next year!

End of the Year

As we near the end of the year we are getting to the time where the kids begin to "check out" of school.  There are still 17 school days left and many assessments to give.  Please help me by making sure that your child is at school, hsa a good night sleep, and has done their homework.    It is important that we finish the year strong!

The last book order for the year is due on Friday, May 23rd.  Please make sure that your child continues to read over the summer.

Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, May 21:  1:30 Early Dismissal
Monday, May 26:  No School-Memorial Day
Friday, May 30:  Awards Assembly 1:45
Tuesday, June 10:  Picnic at Cherry Hill Park
Wednesday, June 11:  Rain date for picnic at Cherry Hill Park
Thursday, June 12:  Last day of school 1:30 dismissal

Thank You and Music Program

Thank you for all the wonderful things that were done for "Teacher Appreciation" week.  I appreciate your kind words and gestures. I feel blessed to have such a wonderful group of kids and to be a part of the Truman Community.
Just a reminder that the music program is tonight.  Children are bringing home a note today with the specifics. Please ask to read it.