Friday, February 7, 2014

February 10th-14th

No School Tuesday, February 11th
Teachers have an opportunity to attend the Missouri Educators Technology Conference (METC) during the day.  I am excited to attend and bring back new ideas to work with your child in the classroom.

 Math: This week students will work on lessons 64, 65 and a Test Friday.
Reading: The theme this week is Artists at Work.  The students will work on the skill of identifying character traits in a story.  Here are a few traits we will be discussing this week: cowardly, persistent, brave, happy, selfish, content, careless, fearful, hard working, and generous.
Vocabulary: skyscrapers, collage, barbecue, glorious, strutting, flicked, swarms, stoops
There will be a short quiz on Friday over Character Traits.

Research Project: Project Due on Wednesday, February 12th
Please review the rubric with your student and their project.

 Example of a Cereal Box about Tara Lipinski (This is just one example, there are other creative ways that students may have come up with too)
Front - Picture and Name of Cereal
Back - Summary of Athlete 
Left Side - Life Outside of Olympics 
Right Side - History of Sport

Works Cited












Top of Box - Other Facts and QR Code Video

















Art: We will be studying the work of Henri Matisse.  He calls his work "drawing with scissors."
Henri put emphasis on paper with overlapping layers, cutouts, different colors and shapes, art in two columns, and movement in his artwork.
"Beasts of the Sea"
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

Scholastic Book Club: You may place book orders online through Scholastic Book Club through Friday, February 28th.  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

Shoe Collection: We are collecting shoes for the Shoeman Water Project.  Please bring gently used shoes (no holes) to school through February 28th.  Shoes need to be tied or rubber band together and placed in the bucket at the Elementary building.  Thank you for your generosity.  

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 February calendar reading minutes!

See what students are learning in Music with Mrs. Killian.  
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.

Grandparent's Day at Elementary Campus (K-4th Grade):  This year, we ask that all guests register to attend the event by filling out an online form on the school’s website, www.ccls-stlouis.org (form available directly at this LINK).   Guests may register to attend more than one celebration through the online form.  If you have any questions about “Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day”, please contact the school office at 314-822-7774, or Jen Pawlitz at jpawlitz@ccls-stlouis.org.  Please register by March 1st.

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.
Important Dates - Please mark your calendars
February 11th - Professional Development Day - No School - **Please note this is a Tuesday**
February 14th - Valentine's Day party @ 2 p.m.
February 17th - President's Day - No School
February 19th - Maple Syrup Field Trip

March 3rd-7th - Lutheran Schools Week
March 5th - Magic House coming for 4th grade Hands-On Science Centers
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
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Monday, February 3, 2014

February 3rd - 7th

Math: This week students will work on lessons 61-64.

Reading: The theme this week is Creative Solutions.  We will work on finding main ideas of a stories.  We will also read The Blind Hunter and work on drawing conclusions from the text.  
Vocabulary Words:  cautiously, wisdom, fade, jealousy, faint, disguised, crisscrossed

Human Society Donations:  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 12th

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."  
"Beasts of the Sea"
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 

Scholastic Book Club: You may place book orders online through Scholastic Book Club through Friday, February 28th.  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

Shoe Collection: We are collecting shoes for the Shoeman Water Project.  Please bring gently used shoes (no holes) to school through February 28th.  Shoes need to be tied or rubber band together and placed in the bucket at the Elementary building.  Thank you for your generosity.  

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 February calendar reading minutes!

See what students are learning in Music with Mrs. Killian.  
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.

Important Dates - Please mark your calendars
February 6th - Magic House coming for 4th grade Hands-On Science Centers
February 11th - Professional Development Day - No School - **Please note this is a Tuesday**
February 14th - Valentine's Day party @ 2 p.m.
February 17th - President's Day - No School
February 19th - Maple Syrup Field Trip

March 3rd-7th - Lutheran Schools Week
March 5th - Magic House coming for 4th grade Hands-On Science Centers
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

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Monday, January 27, 2014

January 27th - 31st

Math: This week students will work on lessons 59-60; Investigation 6 and a Test on Friday.

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

Art: We will be studying the work of Henri Matisse.  He calls his work "drawing with scissors."  
"Beasts of the Sea"
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 

 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

Shoe Collection: We are collecting shoes for the Shoeman Water Project.  Please bring gently used shoes (no holes) to school.  Thank you for your generosity. 

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!

See what students are learning in Music with Mrs. Killian.  
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.
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
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Friday, January 17, 2014

January 21st-24th

No School Monday, January 20th
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Math: This week students will work on lessons 56-59.

Reading: The theme this week is Man's Best Friend.  As we are preparing for our author visit from Cynthia Willenbrock with her dog Marshall, we will be working more this week with different dogs in literature. Students will work on Drawing Conclusions as we read Dear Mrs. LaRue Letters from Obedience School.  
Vocabulary Words: neglected, appreciated, risks, bluffing, misunderstood, desperate, endured, obedience, melodramatic, misconceptions, behavioral (they will continue to work on prefixes and suffixes in phonics)

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!  If you would like a signed copy of the book for your personal library please make sure to bring the order form to school, along with cash or check (made out to The Marshall Movement) for $16.95 by Tuesday, January 21st.
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

Art: The students painted their Snowman Winter Batik Banners on Friday.  They will put the final touches on their art work this week.  

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 

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

Shoe Collection: We are collecting shoes for the Shoeman Water Project.  Please bring gently used shoes (no holes) to school starting Tuesday.  Thank you for your generosity. 

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!

See what students are learning in Music with Mrs. Killian.  

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.
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 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
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Building Arrays in Math

 











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Saturday, January 11, 2014

Newsletter January 13th-17th

Math: This week students will work on lessons 54, 55, Investigation 5 and have a Test on Friday.

Reading: The theme this week is People Who Made a Difference. Students will work on Author's Purpose as we read My Brother Martin and Dear Mrs. Parks.  Also, we will have videos and activities that talk about how Dr. King felt it was the responsibility of every person to serve others. 

 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! 
Due: Wednesday, February 5th

Cereal Box Research Project
Cereal Box Research Project Rubric
Cereal Box Commercial Draft
Links for Research Project

Art: This week we will learn about the art of batiking.  Students will work be making their own batik banner for the snowy holidays.

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 

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!

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!
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.
Important Dates - Please mark your calendars

January 20th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School

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 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
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Monday, January 6, 2014

Newsletter January 7th-10th

Math: This week students will work on lessons 51-54.

Reading: Students will work on their summarizing skills with main idea and detail.  The theme this week is, appropriately, Precipitation. We will read Let It Snow and Snow Flake Bentley.  We will have a short comprehension quiz with vocabulary on Friday.

 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! 
Due: Wednesday, February 5th

 Cereal Box Research Project
Cereal Box Research Project Rubric
Cereal Box Commercial Draft
Links for Research Project

Art: This week we will learn about the art of batiking.  Students will work be making their own batik banner for the snowy holidays.

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 

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!  
Remember to turn in all December calendar minutes!
Please continue to fill out your January calendar reading minutes!

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!
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.



Important Dates - Please mark your calendars

January 10th - 2nd Quarter Report Cards Released
January 20th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School

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 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

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