Monday, March 24, 2014

Newsletter March 24th-28th

Math: This week students will work on lessons 74-76.  They will have a test on Thursday.

Reading: The theme this week is Putting on a Play.  Students will read through a play working on expressing their voice with different character parts.  They will be responsible for acting out part of a play as well, all will be done in class. 
This year we are blessed to have access to Tumblebooks.  Feel free to explore their website using this log-in:
Username: christcls
Password: books

Art: We are very blessed to have Mrs. Spangler (a fourth grade mom) teach us about printing.

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, March 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

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 March calendar reading minutes!

See what students are learning in Music with Mrs. Killian.  Please help your student remember their recorder for fourth quarter.

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

April - Achievement Testing
April 16th - Field Trip Beauty and the Beast Theater Production
April 18th - Good Friday - No School

May 16th - Field Day 
May 22nd - 8th Grade Graduation 
May 23rd - Last Day of School

Monday, March 10, 2014

Newsletter March 10th-14th

Welcome to the 4th Quarter of 4th Grade!

Math: This week students will work on Investigation 7, this will work differently as we are doing most of the lesson about surveys in their Google accounts.  Then we will complete lessons 71-73.


Reading: The theme this week is Airplanes. Vocabulary words: glider, unstable, wingspan, applauded, headlines, hoisting, assured.  We will study the Author's Perspective using a graphic organizer while reading My Brother's Flying Machine.  Students will also research in class about the Wright Brothers and we will have a paper airplane contest.
We will also be using Tumblebooks.  Feel free to explore their website using this log-in:
Username: christcls
Password: books

Art: 

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, March 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
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 March calendar reading minutes!

See what students are learning in Music with Mrs. Killian.  Please help your student remember their recorder for fourth quarter.

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

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

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Pennies for the Playground



National Lutheran School's Week
There's a lot going on at the Elementary Campus next week.  

   Pennies for Playground
   All week we will be collecting change to help improve our playground.  Each class will have a container to collect change in.  The goal is to have more pennies than all the other classes.  There's a twist though, you can try to "sabotage" other classes by putting silver coins or dollars in their containers.  One penny will give the class a positive point and 1 silver coin/dollar will give the class a negative point.  Whichever class has the most pennies at the end of the week will win a prize!!  Save your coins and look through those couch cushions and dryer vents!!

   Dress Up Days
     Monday - Go Green for Jesus
     Tuesday - Team Tuesday (wear your favorite teams spirit wear)
     Wednesday - Dress Your Best (wear your sparkles and tuxedos)
     Thursday - Wear Your Best Uniform
     Friday - Pajama Day

     We will be spending time in small groups where the whole school gets mixed up together.  In our small groups we will be doing devotions, fun activities, and other fun things together.  

     Special Events
     Wednesday - Breakfast for Belize/Uganda (7:30-8:15 am in the gym)
     Thursday - Grandparents Day/Special Guest 
     Thursday - Operetta (7pm)

Tumblebooks for Exploring the Undersea Territory

Tumblebooks Website
username: christcls
password: books

Search under "Title" and type in one of these options.

  • Big Blue
  • Dolphins
  • Seahorses
  • I'm a Manatee
  • Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee
  • Crab Moon


Wednesday, February 26, 2014