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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