Newsletter January 22nd-25th

Math:  This week we will complete lessons 63 through 65.  We will review on Friday and have a Test on Monday, January 28th.

Reading: Our theme this week is precipitation.  Although we do not have much precipitation here in St. Louis this year we are still going to read Snow Flake Bentley.  

I need to approve all books before you read them.  Only a few weeks left to finish the report, please  pick your book soon!

Book Report: Mystery Book in a Box Directions/Grade Sheet

The book report must be in a box of any size for example a shoe box or a small Rubbermaid tub from the dollar store are easy options.  The book report will be given to the class by the student they will need to have written down what they want to say about their book, either on an index card or a piece of paper so they know what to say about each artifact.

Due Thursday, February 7th

Art: We are learning about artist Sonia Delaunay.  She uses colors and shapes in her artwork in a style called Abstract Art.  The students will replicate her artwork called "Electrical Prism" using different sized circles.  The students have started painting their projects.  We will continue painting this week, hopefully finishing up on Friday.

Electrical Prism by Sonia Delaunay

Character Development: This week we practiced with partners speaking effectively and being an active listener. 

Scholastic Book Orders:  If you would like place a book order please use the link on the right hand side of the blog or go to Scholastic Books 
Please place your order by Friday, January, 25th
When you order online, use the Parent Code: J3CX6

See what the students are learning in Mrs. Killian in music class.
The students are starting now to prepare for the operetta on Thursday, March 7th

Want a FREE Six Flags ticket?  Log six hours of reading time to receive a free ticket.  Forms will be sent home this week and due back to their teacher no later than Friday, February 22nd.

Common Grounds - January 24th 8:20 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

 Webster Campus

Come meet 2nd grade parent, Allison Smith, to learn how to plan fun, educational travel for your family.  Coffee and fellowship starts at 8:20, childcare will be provided.  Registration on the PATT webpage is appreciated, but not required.  We hope to see you there!

Make sure to RSVP for the auction!

CCLS Auction Link

Thank you to the middle school band for sharing their beautiful gift of music!
This could be the fourth graders next year!

Check out Mrs. Brannan's blog for updates on memory work, spelling, and much more!!   

Newsletter January 14th - 18th

Math:  This week we will have a review Monday for a Test Tuesday over lessons 1-55.  Wednesday will be an investigation focusing on Displaying Data Using Graphs.  Then we will complete lessons 61 and 62.  

Reading: Our theme this week is learning about "People Who Made a Difference".  Christine King Farris also wrote another book MARCH ON! The Day My Brother Changed the World, it is a picture book that I read to the class.  They will learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s life through his sisters words.  We will have a test over this story on Friday, January 18th.

Book Report: Mystery Book in a Box Directions/Grade Sheet

Due Thursday, February 7th

Art: We are learning about artist Sonia Delaunay.  She uses colors and shapes in her artwork in a style called Abstract Art.  The students will replicate her artwork called "Electrical Prism" using different sized circles.  The students traced different size circular objects to start their project.  Monday students will begin painting their project. 

Electrical Prism by Sonia Delaunay

 Character Development: This week we will be practicing speaking and listening skills with partners.  

Stacking Cups: The students are quickly getting the hang of speed stacking.  They are warming up their brains each morning with a few minutes of stacking.  

Scholastic Book Orders:  If you would like place a book order please us the link on the right hand side of the blog or go to Scholastic Books 
Please place your order by Friday, January, 25th
When you order online, use the Parent Code: J3CX6

See what the students are learning in Mrs. Killian in music class.
The students are starting now to prepare for the operetta on Thursday, March 7th

CCLS is happy to announce that Mad Science After School Program will be back on our campus for 8 weeks starting January 22nd-March 12th.  Forms will be sent home with students and need to be returned no later than Friday, January 17th.

Want a FREE Six Flags ticket?  Log six hours of reading time to receive a free ticket.  Forms will be sent home this week and due back to their teacher no later than Friday, February 22nd.

Find out how you can help and attend!

CCLS Auction Link

Check out Mrs. Brannan's blog for updates on memory work, spelling, and much more!!   

Newsletter January 7th - 11th

Math:  This week we will be completing lessons 56-60.  We are working on fractions, rates and multiplying numbers with more than three-digits.  

Reading: Our theme this week is learning about "People Who Made a Difference".  The students will read the book "My Brother Martin" by Christine King Farris.  They will learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s life as a child and how his sister wants readers "to see that ordinary people can grow up to do great things."  We will have a test over this story on Friday, January 18th.

Art: We are starting to learn about artist Sonia Delaunay.  She uses colors and shapes in her artwork in a style called Abstract Art.  The students will replicate her artwork called "Electrical Prism" using different sized circles.  If you have circular objects we can trace in class, please send them with students for art on Friday.  Examples could be lids of water bottles, plastic cups, different sized tubs, and many other ideas too!

Electrical Prism by Sonia Delaunay

 Character Development: This week we will be practicing speaking and listening skills with partners.  

Scholastic Book Orders:  If you would like place a book order please us the link on the right hand side of the blog or go to Scholastic Books 
When you order online, use the Parent Code: J3CX6

See what the students are learning in Mrs. Killian in music class.

Find out how you can help and attend!

CCLS Auction Link

CCLS is happy to announce that Mad Science After School Program will be back on our campus for 8 weeks starting January 22nd-March 12th.  Forms will be sent home with students and need to be returned no later than Friday, January 17th.

Want a FREE Six Flags ticket?  Log six hours of reading time to receive a free ticket.  Forms will be sent home this week and due back to their teacher no later than Friday, February 22nd.

Check out Mrs. Brannan's blog for updates on memory work, spelling, and much more!!   

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Away in a Manger on Recorders

Signing Christmas Carols at Little Sister of the Poor Home

A Special Thank You to Mrs. Killian for playing the piano with us while we sang our favorite Christmas songs!

4th graders loved playing their recorders!

Newsletter December 17th-21st

Math:  This week we will be completing lessons 53-55 with a final math test for quarter two on Friday.  I am posting the videos to the math lessons on the blog and MyKoob for the students to learn from in a flipped classroom setting.  I am able to work with each individual child to check for understanding and they are able to start a good portion of their homework in class.

Reading: Our theme this week is "Bright Ideas."  We will be learning about the lives of Thomas Edison and Benjamin Franklin and how they made the world a "brighter" place.  The students have prepared Vocabulary Presentations showing they know how to use the words we are reading this week.

Art: We finished Van Gogh "The Starry Night."  They should be ready to go next week, they look amazing!  Christmas time brings our crazy schedules, Monday we have a field trip and Friday we have our classroom Christmas parties.  We continue learning about artists after the new year!

Character Development: This week we discussed expressing concern for others or showing someone else that you care about them either with words or actions.

Scholastic Book Orders:  If you would like place a book order please us the link on the right hand side of the blog or go to Scholastic Books 
When you order online, use the Parent Code: J3CX6

Field Trip: Monday, December 17th we will be doing a servant project to Little Sisters of the Poor singing Christmas Carols and giving them a Christmas gift.  After the trip to Little Sisters we will be taking a short tour and receive a special treat from Crown Candy Kitchen.  

Middle School Basketball Game: Tuesday, December 18th the 4th graders will visit the Middle School for a tour of classes, lunch and activities then we will cheer on the CCLS Boys Basketball team play St. Charles.  We will leave around 11:45 a.m. and return before pick up Tuesday afternoon.


Kirkcare needs our help!  
December 17th-21st: Boxes of cereal (either small individual packs or large boxes)

See what the students are leaning with Mrs. Killian in music class.

Find out how you can help and attend!

CCLS Auction Link

Check out Mrs. Brannan's blog for updates on memory work, spelling, and much more!!   

If you have any questions please feel free to ask, I know we all have busy schedules this time of year!  Be safe :)

Newsletter December 10th-14th

Math:  This week we will start with a review Monday and a test Tuesday, December 12th.  Then we will do an investigation with Percents. Thursday and Friday we will work on adding and subtracting with more than 3 digits. Also, I am trying a new way to present lessons in math.  Three days this week students have watched me teach a lesson that I previously recorded, take video notes, and complete practice problems.  They have also been able to start and most completed their homework in class.  I am able to answer questions and they can each work at their own pace.  I have linked the videos to MyKoob through YouTube.  If you would like to see how the lesson is taught please feel free to watch me teach! 

Reading: Our theme this week is "Bright Ideas."  We will be learning about the lives of Thomas Edison and Benjamin Franklin and how they made the world a "brighter" place.  

Art: We finished Van Gogh "The Starry Night."  Look for it in the hallways before Christmas. We will be working on several Christmas projects over the next two weeks.  One project, a manger scene, we will take with us when we visit the Little Sisters of the Poor on Monday, December 17th. Look for these Christmas projects as we prepare our hearts for the coming King this season. 

Character Development: This week we discussed comfortable and uncomfortable emotions or feelings.  We listened to a story about a boy, Toby, who had uncomfortable feelings that he bottled up inside of him for one day and then felt like he was going to explode.  We talked about healthy ways to express your feelings such as talking to a friend or an adult, drawing a picture, and writing in a journal.

Chapel Buddies: This week the fourth graders did a wonderful job helping the Kindergarten classes at Santa's Workshop.

Scholastic Book Orders:  If you would like place a book order for a Christmas present please let me know and I can discretely give your order to you before or after school.  Our next book order will be due Wednesday, December  12th. 
When you order online, use the Parent Code: J3CX6

Raging River forms due Friday, December 14th.  If you have them completed before December 14th please turn them into Mrs. Endorf.

Field Trip: Monday, December 17th we will be doing a servant project to Little Sisters of the Poor singing Christmas Carols and giving them a Christmas gift.  After the trip to Little Sisters we will be taking a short tour and receive a special treat from Crown Candy Kitchen.  If you would like to go with us on the trip, please let Mrs. Brannan know ASAP.  Also, we would like to add candy to our Christmas gift bags, if you would please drop off one bag of candy for the gifts.

Middle School Basketball Game: Tuesday, December 18th the 4th graders will visit the Middle School for a tour of classes, lunch and activities then we will cheer on the CCLS Boys Basketball team play St. Charles.  We will leave around 11:45 a.m. and return before pick up Tuesday afternoon.


Kirkcare needs our help!  Our goal is 1,000 items to donate to Kirkcare this year. 
December 3rd-7th: Paper Products, personal products (toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, combs/brushes, etc.
December 10th-14th: Canned or boxed food items examples: tuna, chicken soup, boxed dinners, cerearl, granola bars, macaroni and cheese
December 17th-21st: Boxes of cereal (either small individual packs or large boxes)

These items may be delivered on any week.  We have set a goal, help us reach it this Christmas Season.

See what the students are leaning with Mrs. Killian in music class.

Find out how you can help and attend!

CCLS Auction Link

Check out Mrs. Brannan's blog for updates on memory work, spelling, and much more!!   

If you have any questions please feel free to ask, I know we all have busy schedules this time of year!  Be safe :)