Last Day of August

It seems like just yesterday that I was sitting poolside, but we are back in the swing of things here in room 220.

Parents, please remember that Parent Information Night is tomorrow, September 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Elementary gym.

We're In

Thanks to all who made this past week a successful first three days of school for Room 220. Twenty-five newly minted fourth graders have staked their claim on my heart already. I am so excited to see what each one will accomplish this year!

This week we will be reading Lewis and Clark and Me. Check out the following links for more information.
Lewis and Clark and Me by Laurie Myers (Kids Wings)
Powerpoint
more Lewis and Clark and Me

In math, we are learning about numbers and number sense.
Here are some websites to practice math:
Math Games
Math Skills Practice
Puzzles and Activities

Science safety is the focus for the next two weeks. We will begin our first contract in science.
Safety Rap

Letters

I am so excited to get mail from my students! Mikella emailed me and Lauren and Tristan's mom sent me letters.

Reader's Response Journal slide show
Literary Elements

Welcome to 2009-2010!

Our school year is about to begin. I am definitely excited to get back into a routine and to meet this year's students! With two more weeks of the summer remaining, I have lots of work to do and lots of fun to have. My students should also be having fun but also doing some work. If you will be in my class this coming school year, I hope you have been reading every day as well as working on learning your multiplication facts. If not, you have two weeks to get busy! Once school begins, I will expect my students to be reading every day, both at school and at home.

Commutative Property