Reading: The theme this week is Going to the Library. We will work on finding main ideas of a stories. We will also read an abbreviated version of Because of Winn Dixie.
Vocabulary Words: Peculiar, Snuffled, Positive, Selection, Consisted, and Advanced
Author Visit: Cynthia Willenbrock will be visiting with us on Wednesday, January 29th with her special guest Marshall. Her book is called Marshall the Miracle Dog. Marshall will be along for the visit as well! We are also collecting donations for Marshall and the Human Society dogs, please bring in these items to school by Thursday, February 6th.
- Used Blankets/Towels/Washcloths
- Clean Stuffed Animals
- Peanut Butter
- Newspaper (no ads)
- Paper Towels
- Dryer Sheets
Research Project: This project will take the place of a book report of the third quarter.
You will find all the information in these documents please read carefully and ask questions along the way. I am excited to see what the students come up with! Students have begun to work on their works cited page. All information can be found in their Google Drive. We have spent some time in class going over the expectations for the report but work should be done at home too.
Due: Wednesday, February 5th
Cereal Box Research Project
Cereal Box Research Project Rubric
Cereal Box Commercial Draft
Links for Research Project
You will find all the information in these documents please read carefully and ask questions along the way. I am excited to see what the students come up with! Students have begun to work on their works cited page. All information can be found in their Google Drive. We have spent some time in class going over the expectations for the report but work should be done at home too.
Due: Wednesday, February 5th
Cereal Box Research Project
Cereal Box Research Project Rubric
Cereal Box Commercial Draft
Links for Research Project
Art: We will be studying the work of Henri Matisse. He calls his work "drawing with scissors."
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To search books in our CCLS Library please use this link: CCLS Library
Scholastic Book Club: You may place book orders online through Scholastic Book Club through Friday, January 31st. Check out the catalog online. Please use our parent code to log in and order your books. There is a link to the Book Club page on the right side of this blog. Happy Reading!
Scholastic Book Club: You may place book orders online through Scholastic Book Club through Friday, January 31st. Check out the catalog online. Please use our parent code to log in and order your books. There is a link to the Book Club page on the right side of this blog. Happy Reading!
Parent Code: J3XC6
Pizza Hut Book IT! Read Your Heart Out!
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!
Please continue to fill out your January calendar reading minutes!
Parents its Operetta Season! Mrs. Killian is working very hard to prepare the 4th graders who have the main roles in the school operetta. Please work with your student on lines or singing parts at home. Mrs. Killian will be working with the students now through March to prepare for this wonderful event.
The operetta is on Thursday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. at Webster Groves Campus. All students are required to attend and each fourth grader has a significant role in the operetta.
Check out Mrs. Brannan's blog for updates on memory work, spelling lists, field trips, and much more!
Save those BOX TOPS!
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.
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 - Please mark your calendars
February 7th - Maple Syrup Field Trip
February 11th - Professional Development Day - No School - **Please note this is a Tuesday**
February 17th - President's Day - No School
March 3rd-7th - Lutheran Schools Week
March 6th - 7 p.m. "Follow U" Elementary School Operetta @ Webster Groves
March 14th - 3rd Quarter Report Cards Released
March 17th-21st - Spring Break - No School
April - Achievement Testing
April 16th - Field Trip Beauty and the Beast Theater Production
April 18th - Good Friday - No School
April 21st - Easter Monday - No School
May 22nd - 8th Grade Graduation
May 23rd - Last Day of School
