Reading: Our theme is appropriate for this time of year in St. Louis--Baseball. The main story is Mighty Jackie: The Strike-out Queen. Students will be working on making inferences and analyzing the author's purpose for writing a story.
Book Report: Mystery
Due: Thursday, October 17th
When reading their book, students should take notes on these items: main character, setting, conflict, supporting characters, rising action, connections, climax and resolution, and finally their personal review. To find the notes page click here: Notes for Mystery Story
First typed review due October 11th. - We will begin typing in class. They will have all week to type their notes. Next week will be used to polish up their sentences and check for grammar errors.
Final copy due October 17th.
The final report will be typed in their Google Drive using a document I have created and shared with them.
Art: Please view your child's Animation project with them. They look great! Also, we have begun to paint the Louise Nevelson artwork.
Chapel Buddies: This week the 4th graders helped the Kindergartners make Fred Bird hats in honor of the St. Louis Cardinals making it to the playoffs!
Library Days: Each Tuesday the 4th graders are able to select two reading books of their choice. Please note that books need to be turned in by 8:20 a.m. Tuesday morning.
To search books in our CCLS Library please use this link: CCLS Library
CCLS Sunday!
Concordia Lutheran Church will host CCLS Sunday at the 9:30 a.m. service.
Mrs. Angela Shirley will be leading the children's message.
It will be a great time to worship together; please join us if you are able!
Help support Mr. Killian (Chad's Dad) and John and Beth Basler (CCLS parents) as they prepare for their trip to CCLS-Uganda.
Scholastic Book Club: You may place book orders online through Scholastic Book Club through Thursday, October 31st. Check out the catalog online. Please use our parent code to log in and order your books. There is also a scholastic link to the Book Club page on the ride side of this blog. Happy Reading!
Parent Code: J3XC6
Pizza Hut Book IT! Read Your Heart Out!
Book IT! Parent Letter - Please Read
From October - March your child will have an opportunity to fill out their Book IT! reading calendar saying they read 20 minutes a day. When they turn in their form, they will receive a certificate to Pizza Hut for a free, one-topping Personal Pizza for their reading achievement.
Find a good book and start reading!
See what students are learning in Music with Mrs. Killian. Remember to have your child practice their recorder a little each night. :)
Check out Mrs. Brannan's blog for updates on memory work, spelling lists, field trips, and much more!
Each class will compete to collect the most box tops for the school. The box tops are collected and turned in for money used to support the school.
Important Dates
October 6th - CCLS Sunday at Concordia Lutheran Church
October 10th - @ Middle School to meet George Washington and others from Colonial Williamsburg
October 11th - End of First Quarter
October 19th - Report Card Released; Fall Parties
October 21st - Field Trip to Missouri Botanical Gardens
October 22nd - 12:00 p.m. Dismissal Student-Led Conferences
October 23rd-25th - No School; Lutheran Education Conference
October 29th and 30th - Picture Retakes at Kirkwood and Webster
November 4th-7th - Scholastic Book Fair
November 4th-7th - Scholastic Book Fair
November 7th - PATT Family Dinner and Education Night - Webster Gardens
Novemeber 5th - National Autism Awareness Tour - 7-9 p.m. Mr. Likens will speak about Autism at Concorida Lutheran ChurchNovember 10th - CCLS Sunday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
November 27th-29th - NO School Thanksgiving Break
December 4th or 5th - Santa's Workshop
December 16th - Advent Service at Concordia Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.
December 20th - Little Sisters of the Poor/Crown Candy Field Trip, Christmas Parties, Last Day of Second Quarter
December 23rd-January 3rd - NO School, Christmas Break
November 27th-29th - NO School Thanksgiving Break
December 4th or 5th - Santa's Workshop
December 16th - Advent Service at Concordia Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.
December 20th - Little Sisters of the Poor/Crown Candy Field Trip, Christmas Parties, Last Day of Second Quarter
December 23rd-January 3rd - NO School, Christmas Break
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