Friday, August 16, 2019 | |||
Dear fourth grade parents, I am so excited for this new year in fourth grade. We are off to a great start. Newsletters will be posted under the fourth grade religion are on Sycamore and on the St. John's website. I will also be sending home a hard copy on Friday's as well. Cookie dough sales have begun. Your child received information concerning this fundraiser along with an order form. We would like to thank you in advance for helping to raise money for our wonderful school. If you have not completed your paperwork from Meet the Teacher Night, please do so and return to school as soon as possible. Next week's agenda is as follows: Religion - Creation. Spelling - Spelling pre-test on Monday, August 19. We will study short vowels and the final spelling test will be on Friday (for those who do not make 100% on Monday. Reading - We will read My Diary from Here to There, discuss inferences and take a weekly assessment on Friday. Math - We will begin reviewing addition, missing addends, sequence and digits, place value, ordinal numbers and months of the year. Science - Investigating questions will be the main topic of discussion. Social Studies - Our focus will be continents and parts of a map. Spelling words: sum, flat, plum, bell, grim, plot, band, bluff, dock, blot, odd, left, cash, mill, past, shelf, wealth, crunch, hint, build, snack, step, pond, heavy and shovel. Important dates: August 21 - School pictures August 30 - No school (teacher conference) September 2- No school (Labor Day)
Mrs. Robbin Davis
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Friday, May 10, 2019 | |||
Dear parents,
Happy Friday! On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, fourth grade will be taking a field trip to the Kibbler farm from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Students will be taking a hay ride, petting animals, riding horses, and learning about life on the farm. Fourth grade will also attend the Safety Ag Day on Thursday, May 16 from 8:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This is what we will be doing next week in class.
Spelling: We will review words from this year and have a class spelling bee.
Religion: We will read about Peter and John healing the lame man and Philip and the Ethiopian.
English: Students will be writing a personal narrative and we will be reviewing concepts from this past year.
Reading: Students will have their Charlotte's Web test on Tuesday, May 14. We reviewed their study guide today in class. We will also discuss prefixes, author's purpose, illustrations, and alliteration and figurative speech.
Math: We will learn about geometric solids, constructing prisms and pyramids, and probability.
Science: We will finish Unit 8. Students will be completing their Unit 8 review. This review will count as a test grade. Students will be able to take this assignment home.
Upcoming Events May 15: Farm day (12:30-2:30) May 16: Safety Ag Day (8:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) May 21: Field Day May 23: visit Luther Manor May 24: Last day of school/early out 12:30 p.m.
God Bless, Mrs. Conoyer | |||
Friday, April 26, 2019 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! Students did a great job this week on their Iowa tests. I'm so proud of each and every student for working so hard. This is what we will be doing next week in class.
Spelling: Spelling pre-test on Monday, April 29. Their spelling words will be over suffixes.
English: We will discuss prepositions.
Reading: We will discuss how to draw conclusions, suffixes, sensory language in poetry, and metaphors.
Math: We will discuss decimal place value, classifying quadrilaterals, and estimating multiplication and division answers.
Religion: We will begin Unit 9, and discuss the Ascension. Students also received their memory work for next week.
Science: We will begin Unit 8, Earth and Its Moon. We will discuss how the Earth and the moon move and reasons for seasons. Science fair projects are due Monday, April 29 and Science Fair is Thursday, May 2.
Social Studies: We will discuss Missouri's recovery after the Civil War and transportation. Field trip to Jefferson City on Tuesday, April 30.
Spelling Words: spotless sunny furry really hairy barely tasteless handful lifeless illness hopefully happiness goodness sorrowful gently sickness joyfully aimless breathless certainly disappoint nonfat misnumber superbly successful
Upcoming Events: April 30 - Jefferson City field trip. Meet at 7:15 a.m. and leaving at 7:30 a.m. May 1 - PTL @ 5:30 p.m. May 2 - Science Fair @ 6 p.m. May 3 - Walk-A-Thon May 5 - K and 8 graduation at 10:00 a..m. church service May 10 - Barn dance @ 6 p.m. May 16 - Progressive Safety Ag Day 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 21 - Field Day May 23 - visit Luther Manor May 24 - Last day of school/early out
God Bless, Mrs. Conoyer | |||
Friday, April 12, 2019 | |||
Dear parents,
Happy Friday! Next week in class, we will be reviewing and preparing for the Iowa tests, which will be the week of April 22. Please make sure your child has plenty of #2 pencils that week. Ticonderoga tend to work the best for testing. Please do not send mechanical pencils. During testing, snacks and drinks will be provided for students. On Friday, April 26, third and fourth grade will be participating in the Arbor Day events at Central Park. We will walk to Central Park and participate in the Arbor Day activities at 1:30 p.m.
Spelling: Students will not have a spelling test for the next two two weeks. Their next spelling test will be Monday, April 29. Religion: we will discuss Jesus in Gethsemane. Science: we will begin lesson 2, what is weather. We will discuss how to measure weather and being ready for weather. Their science fair projects are due Monday, April 29. Social studies: students will receive their study guide for their Missouri test. Their Missouri books are due Wednesday, April 17. Reading: we will begin discussing and writing poems. Math: Students received a study guide today in class. The study guide will be graded as a homework assignment. They will not have a test, as previously stated, next week.
Upcoming Events April 17: Missouri Books due April 18-19: No School (Easter Break) April 22-26: Iowa testing April 29: Science fair projects due April 30: Field trip to Jefferson City May 2: Science Fair @ 6 p.m. May 3: walk-a-thon May 10: Barn dance and BBQ
God Bless, Mrs. Conoyer | |||
Friday, April 5, 2019 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! Spring pictures will be taken on Wednesday, April 10. If you have not returned the permission form for your child to attend the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day, please complete and return to school as soon as possible. We will be attending on May 16. This is what we will be doing next week in class. Spelling - Spelling pre-test on Monday, April 8. Their words will be with prefixes. English - We will discuss negatives. Religion - We will continue our unit on Jesus' death and resurrection. We will discuss Jesus clears the Temple and the Lord's Supper. Reading - We will discuss fact and opinion, prefixes, and Latin/Greek roots. We started our new class book, Charlotte's Web this week. We will continue reading this next week. Students did an excellent job on their biography book reports. I enjoyed reading them. Math - We will begin multiplying 2-digit numbers, discuss remainders in word problems about equal groups, and mixed numbers and improper fractions. Science - We will discuss how water moves all around, three forms of water, and the water cycle. Science fair projects are due Monday, April 29. Science fair is Thursday, May 2. Social Studies - We will discuss Missouri as the Gateway to the West and the Missouri Compromise. Their Missouri Book is due April 17. Our field trip to Jefferson City is Tuesday, April 30. Spelling Words discourage disappoint disbelief distrust disloyal misplace mislabel mislead misstep misnumber nonfat nonfiction nonsense nonstop unable unplug uncertain uncomfortable uncover unclean prince weighed bolder mishap unravel Upcoming Events April 18-19: No school April 22-26: Iowa Testing April 30: Jefferson City field trip May 2: Science Fair @ 6 p.m. May 3: Walk-A-Thon God Bless, Mrs. Conoyer | |||
Friday, March 15, 2019 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! Since next week is Lutheran Schools Week, we will not have a spelling test or memory work. We will discuss division with zeros and analyzing and graphing in math. Students will also have an opportunity to work on their Missouri Book on Wednesday, March 20. If you are available to help transport students on Tuesday or Wednesday, please let me know. This is our schedule for next week. Sunday, March 17: REAL JOY OF JESUS PRESENCE – K-8 sing at the 10:00 a.m. service.
Monday, March 18: REAL PEOPLE – We will visit the Fire and Police Departments followed by a picnic lunch in Central Park.
Tuesday, March 19: REAL PLACES – Step Up Day beginning at 9:00 a.m. and Gem City Gymnastics from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 20: REAL GRACE – Visit to Luther Manor to sing, trash clean up in the morning (9:30-11:30). A movie for K-2 will be shown in the afternoon.
Thursday, March 21: REAL TIME – Preschool Talent Show Preview in the morning and a movie for 3-8 grade in afternoon.
Friday, March 22: REAL PRAISE – Worship beginning at 10:00 a.m.; W.T. Johnson will perform Booker T. Washington; Lunch with our Special Friends.
Saturday, March 23: REAL FUN – Basket Bingo: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m.
God Bless,
Mrs. Conoyer | |||
Friday, February 22, 2019 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! Talent show information was sent home this week. If your child would like to be in the talent show, please complete the form and return to school by March 4.
Lutheran School Week is March 17-22. K-8 will be singing in church on March 17 at 10:00 a.m. A list of events will be sent home in the upcoming weeks.
Basket Bingo will be held on Saturday, March 23. Each class has been asked to donate a basket. Fourth grade will be doing a "Pampered Pet" basket. If you would like to help with the fourth grade basket, you can send a $5 donation or an item to be placed in the basket.
This is what we will be doing next week in class.
Spelling: Pre-test on Monday, February 25. Their words will be with vowel teams.
English: We will discuss adjectives that compare.
Religion: We will discuss David and Saul. Students have their memory for next week.
Reading: We will discuss main idea and details, cause and effect, using a dictionary, and Latin roots. We will continue reading from our Restart book. Students received their next book report today. They will be reading a biography. The book report information was sent home today with your child. The report is due Thursday, March 28.
Math: We will discuss how to collect data with surveys. Students will get their study guide on Tuesday, February 26, and their test will be Wednesday, February 27. We will also learn division answers ending in zero and finding information to solve problems.
Science: We will discuss volume and temperature and learn about a metallurgist.
Social Studies: We will discuss Missouri's regions and rivers.
Spelling Words: airfare staircase between persuade discount compound beneath sleepless oatmeal eighteen baboon mermaid trainer repeat approach afloat defeat reveal increase domain diver finish spoken employee reindeer
Upcoming Events: March 8 - 3rd quarter ends March 11 - 15: Parent/teacher conferences March 17: K-8 sing at 10:00 a.m. church March 17 - 22: Lutheran Schools Week
God Bless, Mrs. Conoyer | |||
Friday, February 15, 2019 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! It was great to have a full week of school. Thank you to everyone who attended the Breakfast with Buddies this week. We had a great turnout.
St. John's will have their annual basket bingo on March 23, 2019. This year, each class will have a class basket. A letter was sent home with your child today with information about our class basket. This is what we will be doing next week in class.
Spelling: Pretest on Tuesday, February 19. Their spelling words are over open syllable words.
English: We will discuss articles (a, an, and the).
Religion: We will begin Unit 4 and discuss Jesus is with you always and Jonathan warns David. Students received their memory today for next week.
Reading: We will discuss problem and solutions in a story, thesarus and synonyms, and open syllable words. We will continue reading Restart.
Math: We will begin division with 2-digit answers and a remainder, millimeters, word problems about a fraction of a group, and collecting data with surveys.
Science: We will begin our unit on matter. We will discuss mass this week.
Social Studies: We will discuss Missouri's climate and resources.
Spelling Words: river level never talent radar limit diver finish famous spoken cabin wiper habit bison cider stolen promise razor pity easel swallow plastic rumbles sequence vivid
Upcoming Events February 18 - No school (President's Day) March 8 - End of 3rd quarter/Basketball game @ 6 p.m. March 11-15 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
God Bless,
Mrs. Conoyer | |||
Friday, February 8, 2019 | |||
Dear parents,
Happy Friday! On Thursday, February 14, fourth grade will have their Valentine's Day party from 1-2 p.m. If your child would like to bring a box for their valentine's, they can make a box at home and bring it to school on that day. I will send home a list of names for both third and fourth grade.
On Sunday, February 17, Immanuel Lutheran Church in West Ely, will host a taco bar and game day. The event will begin around noon and is a free will offering. All proceeds go to St. John's School.
Six Flags reading logs are due by February 25th.
Lutheran School's Week is March 17-22. A letter will be sent home listing the activities for the week. K-8 will sing at church on Sunday, March 17.
This is what we will be doing next week in class. Spelling: We will continue studying the words from this week. Students will have their spelling test on Friday, February 15. English: We will continue discussing adjectives. Reading: We will discuss surrounding words, closed syllables, and how to read a flow chart. We will continue reading our book, Restart. Religion: We will review for the religion test scheduled for Friday, February 15. Memory scheduled for February 7 will be for Tuesday, February 12. Math: Next week fourth grade will learn division with 2-digit answers. Science: We will review for our Unit 3 science test. The test is scheduled for Wednesday, February 13. We will also begin our next unit on matter. Social Studies: We will begin our unit on Missouri. We will begin by discussing prehistoric Missouri.
Upcoming Events February 14 - Valentine's Day party 1-2 p.m. February 18 - No school (President's Day)
God Bless,
Mrs. Conoyer | |||
Friday, February 1, 2019 | |||
Dear parents,
Happy Friday and February! It's hard to believe we are half way through third quarter. Third quarter midterms will be sent home on Monday. On Tuesday, February 5, 4th grade will be attending the musical, The Addam's Family. We leave promptly at 8:05 am and return to school by 11:45 a.m. If you are available to drive, please let me know.
This is what we will be doing next week in class.
Spelling: Pre-test on Monday, February 4. Their spelling words are over closed syllables.
English: We will discuss adjectives.
Religion: We will finish our unit by reading about David and Goliath. Students will get their study guides on Friday, February 8. Their test will be Tuesday, February 12. Their will be no memory for Tuesday, February 5. Students have their memory verse for Thursday, February 7.
Reading: We will discuss main idea and details, how to read a flow chart, surrounding words, and closed syllables. We will also continue reading our class book Restart.
Math: We will discuss division with two-digit answers. They will get their study guide on Thursday, February 7. Their test will be Monday, February 11. I have decided to begin their division time test on Tuesday, February 12. This will give them more time to study at home and for us to review in class. Their time test will consist of 25 division problems, and they will have 3 minutes to complete each test. They will need to score a 100% on each quiz before advancing to the next test.
Science: We will discuss hibernation and migration. They will receive their unit 3 study guide on Tuesday, February 5. Their test is scheduled for Wednesday, February 13.
Social Studies: Next week we will begin our unit on Missouri. Students will be learning about Missouri for the rest of the year.
Spelling Words: dinner blanket willow plastic welcome summer dipper foggy thriller ticket swallow picket witness slender nodded planner member fossil rumbles blossom talking drawn shawl cupboard friendly
Upcoming Events February 2 - Groundhog Day February 4- mid-quarters sent home February 5 - PTL @ 5:30 February 6 - Basketball game @ 6 p.m. February 14 - Breakfast with Buddies 7-8 a.m.; Valentine's Day party
God Bless,
Mrs. Conoyer
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Friday, January 11, 2019 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! Fourth grade is doing a great job on their states and capitals. I enjoy seeing them so excited about learning. As a reminder, 3-8 grade will be singing at church this Sunday at 10:00 p.m. Students need to be at the church by 9:45 p.m. If your child is not able to attend, please let Mrs. Adcock know so it will not reflect on their music grade. St. John's held their PTL meeting last night, 1/10/19. They have a lot of exciting things planned for our school. If were not able to attend, but would like to volunteer with an activity, please let me know, and I can pass the information along.
This is what we will be doing next week in class.
Spelling: Pre-test on Monday, January 14. Their words are with /oi/ and /ou/. English: We will discuss possessive pronouns. Religion: We will discuss how God delivers us, God chooses Samson, and what is God's plan. Students received their memory for next week. Reading: We will discuss how to draw conclusions while reading and discuss text features. We will also begin a new class book. Math: We will learn how to use models and pictures to compare fractions, rate word problems, multiplying 3-digit numbers, and estimating arithmetic answers. Beginning February 1, fourth grade will begin division time tests. They will have 3 minutes to complete 25 problems. We have been practicing in class. Please keep reviewing multiplication and division with your child at home. Science: We will begin lesson 4, Structural Adaptations. As a reminder, science fair topics are due February 1. Social Studies: We will continue with our states and capital unit and discuss early history of the West. They will have their states and capitals test, 1-25, on Monday, January 14.
Spelling Words: flower voices tower mound cowboy gown frown south howling annoy noises pound hound pouch thousand wound grouch cough grown voyage cookie zoom group drought downtown
Upcoming Events January 13 - 3-8 sing at church January 21 - No school (MLK Jr. Day)
God Bless, Mrs. Conoyer | |||
Friday, January 4, 2019 | |||
Dear parents,
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas break. On Monday, January 7, we will resume music class. Please make sure your child brings their recorders to school.
This is what we will be doing next week in class:
Spelling: Pretest on Monday, January 7 and post test and dictation on Friday, January 11. Their spelling words will be with the /u/ sounds.
English: We will discuss pronoun/verb agreement.
Religion: We will discuss how Gideon leads God's people and how God calls us. Students received their memory work for next week.
Reading: We will discuss author's purpose, context clues, and comprehension strategies. Students will have their weekly assessment on Friday, January 11.
Math: We will discuss one digit division with remainders, the calendar, rounding to the nearest thousand, and prime and composite numbers. Their test will be Friday, January 11.
Science: We will finish lesson three by discussing insect life cycles and diversity. We will also define lesson 4 vocabulary. St. John's science fair is four months away. Students will need to turn in their science fair project topic by February 1.
Social Studies: We will continue our states and capitals unit. Students were given a list of the 50 states and capitals before Christmas break. They will have their first quiz over the first five states on Friday, January 4. Students received information for their state book report. The book report is due January 31. We will also begin discussing exploring the West.
Spelling Words:
zoom tunes brooks you'll wool mood suits crew spool stool cookie food used grew group stoop move stew huge should pennies prettily funnier crooked juicy
Upcoming Events
January 4 - grade cards go home January 13 - 3-8 sing at church January 21 - No school (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
God Bless,
Mrs. Conoyer
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Friday, December 7, 2018 | |||
Dear Parents,
Happy Friday! Students are doing an amazing job practicing for their Christmas program next week. Thank you for helping them with their memory. Next week our schedule will still be a little different due to program practice. They have done a great job adapting to the new schedule this week.
This is what we will be doing next week:
Spelling - Students will take their pre-test on Monday, December 10. Their spelling words will be with inflectional endings (-ed and -ing).
English - Next week we will discuss pronouns and antecedents.
Final copy of stories are due by Friday, December 14.
Reading - Book reports are due Friday, December 21.
Math - Next week we will begin relating multiplication and division, multiplying 2-digit numbers, word problems about equal groups, and adding and subtracting decimal numbers. They will have their test on Wednesday, December 19.
Science - We will continue our unit on plants and animals. We will discuss life cycles and the frog life cycle.
Social Studies - We will review for their social studies next Thursday. This has been a change since last week, as students will be singing for Ladies Aid on Friday, December 14.
Spelling Words tasted ripping forced flipping tapped flipped scared flagged ripped skipped tapping saved skipping scaring flagging discussed saving tasting forcing discussing bedspread desktop snowstorm outwitted underscoring
Upcoming Events
December 8 - Caroling in downtown Hannibal @ 5 pm December 13 - Christmas Program @ 6 pm. Students should arrive by 5:40 pm December 14 - Sing at Ladies Aid @ 1 pm at St. John's Lutheran Church December 21 - 2nd quarter ends Sing at Luther Manor @ 10 am Early out (12:30) December 24 - January 1 - Christmas break
God Bless,
Mrs. Conoyer | |||
Friday, November 30, 2018 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! The next two weeks will be a busy time for our class. Students are practicing for the upcoming Christmas program, so our schedule will be a little different and lessons and assignments may change.
St. John's is currently collecting donations for our Holiday of Hope family. If you would like to make a donation t help buy presents for this family, we will be taking them until Friday, December 7.
This is what we will be doing next week in class.
Spelling - Spelling pre-test on Monday, December 3. Their spelling test will be over compound words.
English - We will be studying irregular verbs.
Math - We will learn how to multiply 2-digit numbers and parentheses and the Associative Property. Students will get their study guide on Wednesday, December 5. Their test will be Friday, December 7.
Science - We will continue with Unit 3 and our discussion on plants. We will learn about pollination and spores. Students will receive information about their science fair project.
Social Studies - We will discuss primary and secondary resources. Students will also get their study guide for chapter 4. Their test will be Friday, December 14.
Reading - Book reports are due Friday, December 21.
Spelling Words: fishbowl lookout backyard desktop campfire overhead waterproof grandparent railroad snowstorm loudspeaker bookcase bedroom blindfold newborn bedspread yourself overdo clothesline undertake dresses arrows babies eyesight paperweight
Upcoming Events
December 6 - 3-4 grade sing at Ladies Aid December 13 - Christmas Program @ 6 p.m. Students need to be at church by 5:40 p.m. December 20 - Christmas party (more details to follow) December 21 - Sing at Luther Manor @ 10 a.m./Early out @ 12:30 p.m./End of 2nd quarter December 21 - January 2 - Christmas Break
God Bless,
Mrs. Conoyer | |||
Friday, November 9, 2018 | |||
Dear parents,
Happy Friday! Thank you to everyone who helped support our Scholastic Book Fair. The kids had a great time dressing up each day of the week. This is what we will be doing next week in class. Spelling - Students will have their spelling pre-test on Monday, November 12. Their words will be with the soft c and g. English - We will study main and helping verbs Religion - We will discuss God's Promise to the Israelites and the Ten Commandments. Reading - We have completed our book Because of Winn-Dixie. Students will be working on their study guides today in class. Their test will be Wednesday, November 14. We will also discuss fact and opinion, using a computer for research, and prefixes. Math - We will discuss multiplication facts, reading an inch scale to nearest fourth of an inch, capacity, tenths and hundredths, and relating decimals and fractions. Please continue helping your child study their multiplication facts. They are doing a great job. Science - We will do a science experiment on Monday and Tuesday. Social Studies - We will begin chapter 4, Geography of the Northeast. Spelling Words: center once scene germs spice bridge badge circus cement glance strange police certain orange ounce ginger wedge arrange sponge village combs kneel wrench general ceremony Upcoming Events: November 16 - Mid-quarter ends November 19-23 - No school K-8 November 26 - Mid-quarters go home
God Bless, Mrs. Conoyer | |||
Friday, November 2, 2018 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! It's hard to believe it's already November. St. John's will have their Scholastic Book Fair November 6-8. This is the schedule for book fair dress up days: Monday - Sleeping Beauty Day - wear pajamas; Tuesday - Little Red Riding Hood Day - wear red; Wednesday - Rapunzel Day - crazy hair; Thursday - Cinderella Day - fancy shoes; Friday - Snow White Day - dress as your favorite dwarf.
This is what we will be doing next week in class:
Spelling - They will have their pretest on Monday, November 5. Their spelling tests will be over silent letters.
English - We will discuss verb tenses and subject-verb agreement.
Reading - We will discuss drawing conclusions, line graphs, and directions. We will also finish Because of Winn-Dixie. They will take their weekly assessment on Friday. Students received their book report for second quarter. Their book report is over a realistic fiction book. Their book report is due Friday, December 21.
Religion - We will discuss the Songs of Miriam and Moses, God's promise to the Israelites, and God appears on Mt. Sinai. Students also received their memory for next week.
Math - We completed our last lesson today. Students will receiver their study guide on Monday, we will review on Tuesday, and their test will be Wednesday, November 7. Students are doing a great job on their multiplication time tests. Thank you for helping your child study.
Science - We will discuss technology and science and how does technology affect you. Students will get their study guide Friday, November 9.
Social Studies - We will be reviewing for their test on Thursday, November 8.
Spelling Words: hour lambs knew wrench kneel thumbs honest answer honestly plumber honor known combs wrapper knives doubt knead wriggle heir wrinkle person pearl shirt knuckles wrestle
Upcoming Events November 6-8 - Scholastic Book Fair November 16 - Mid-quarter November 19 - 23 - No School K-8 November 26 - Mid-quarters go home
God Bless, Mrs. Conoyer
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Thursday, October 25, 2018 | |||
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Friday, October 19, 2018 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! Parent/teacher conferences will be held next week. Your conference time was sent home with your child last week. I look forward to meeting with each of you. This is what we will be doing next week in class: Spelling - Students will take their spelling pre-test on Monday, October 22. Their spelling words are over suffixes. English - We will discuss plurals and possessive nouns. Reading - We will discuss sequencing, homophones, and how to read a chard. They will not have a weekly assessment next week. We will also continue reading Because of Winn-Dixie. Religion -We will discuss baby Moses, the plagues, and Passover. Students received their memory work for next week today. Math - Fourth grade will begin their multiplication timed tests on Monday. They must score an 80% on their test before moving to the next multiplication facts. Please help your child study. Students will receive their study guide on Monday, and their test will be Wednesday, October 24. Science - We will continue discussing the design process by discussing how to find a problem and planning and building. Social Studies - We will discuss neighboring countries and how to read a land use and resources map. Spelling Words: sickly hardly quickly slowly carefully wonderful beautiful graceful spoonful darkness shapeless ageless illness goodness spotless painless weakness darkest clearest thoughtful door smart argue brilliantly straightest Upcoming Events October 20-21 Folk Life Festival October 22-25 Parent/teacher conference October 26 No school K-8 | |||
Friday, October 12, 2018 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! Parent/teacher conferences have been scheduled. Students will be bringing home conference times today in their folders. This is what will be happening in our classroom next week. Spelling - Pre-test on Monday, October 15. Their spelling words will be with r-controlled vowels. English - We will discuss possessive nouns. Religion - We will discuss Joseph and his brothers, Job, and Moses. Students received their memory work for next week. Reading - We will discuss cause and effect, context clues, and metaphors and hyperbole. They will take their weekly assessment on Friday, October 19. Math - We will discuss multiplication facts 0s, 1s, 2s, and 5s and subtracting 3-digit numbers with regrouping. They will receive their study guide on Thursday, October 18. They will have their test on Monday, October 22. We will also begin multiplication time tests the week of October 22. Please help your child study their multiplication facts. Science - Students will have their unit 1 test on Monday, October 15. We will begin Unit 2, The Engineering Process, on Tuesday. Social Studies - We will begin Chapter 3. In this chapter we will discuss United States regions, neighboring countries, understanding regions, and learn how to read a land use and resources map. Spelling Words door dart fort morning carpet ford cord spark award smart charge worn argue stormy bore guard ward warp backyard screech shrimp throat charcoal forecast Upcoming Events Oct. 20-21 - Folk Life Festival Oct. 22 - 25 - Parent/teacher conferences Oct. 26 - No School Nov. 6-8 - Book Fair God Bless, Mrs. Conoyer
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Friday, October 5, 2018 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! It's been a busy week in fourth grade. We finished unit 1 in science and our government chapter in social studies. As the weather begins to change, please have your child bring a coat or sweatshirt to school. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be the week of October 22. I will be sending home a letter next week with dates and times to set up times for conferences.
This is what we will be doing next week in class.
Spelling - Pre-test on Monday, October 8. Their words will be with three-letter blends.
English - We will discuss irregular plural nouns.
Reading - We will discuss main idea and details, parts of a book, and idioms. We will continue to read Because of Winn-Dixie. Their weekly assessment will be Friday, October 12.
Religion - Students received a study guide this week for their test on Monday. We will begin Unit 2 next week. There will be no memory for Tuesday, October 9. They wrote their memory for Thursday, October 11, today.
Math - They will get their study guide on Monday and their test is Wednesday, October 10. We will also discuss fractions and multiplication next week. Fourth grade will begin multiplication time tests on Monday, October 22. We have been reviewing in class. Please help your child review at home.
Science - We will be reviewing next week for their test on Monday, October 15.
Social Studies - Students were given their study guides this week. They will have their test on Thursday, October 11. They received a copy of the Preamble to recite for extra credit. This is due by Friday, October 12.
Spelling Words: shred through sprout sprawl split throb throat shrink screw shrimp screech straighten sprang shriek splashing straps strand script thrill throne choose photo whole threaten strictly
Upcoming Events October 20-21: Folk Life October 22 - 25: Parent Teacher Conferences October 26: No School K-8 November 6-8: Scholastic Book Fair
God Bless,
Mrs. Conoyer | |||
Friday, September 27, 2018 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! It's been a great week in fourth grade. Thank you to everyone who was able to sing at church this past Sunday and attend the open house at school. The children did a great job. This is what we will be doing next week in class. Spelling - Spelling pre-test on Monday, October 1. Their words will be with digraphs. English - Next week we will discuss singular and plural nouns. Religion - We will discuss the offering of Isaac. Students will get their study guide on Friday. They will have their test over unit 1 on Monday, October 8. Reading - We will continue to read Because of Winn Dixie. We will also discuss author's purpose, context clues, and comparing and contrasting. They will have their weekly assessment on Friday, October 5. Math - We will learn how to name fractions, adding dollars and cents, lines, segments, rays, and angles, inverse operations, and subtraction word problems. They will have their test on Wednesday, October 10. Fourth grade will begin taking multiplication time tests October 22. I sent home a note with your child today. Science - We will be doing an experiment next week in class and discuss how to be a meteorologist. Students will get their Unit 1 study guide on Monday, October 8. Their Unit 1 test will be Monday, October 15. Social Studies - We will discuss United States economy and how to make an economic choice. They will get their study guide on Wednesday, October 3. Their test will be Thursday, October 11. Spelling Words: choose kitchen touch chance sketched ketchup snatch stretching pitcher chef rush thirty northern graph photo whole fifth headphone whirl width unload relearn subway theater chemical Upcoming Events October 4 - PTL @ 5:30 October 19 - End of 1st quarter October 20-21 - Folk Life Festival October 22 - 25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences October 26 - No School
God Bless,
Mrs. Conoyer
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Friday, September 21, 2018 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! Just a reminder that 3-8 will be singing at church this Sunday at 10 a.m. Students should arrive by 9:40. After church, you are invited to school for St. John's open house. This is what we will be doing next week in class: Spelling - Spelling pre-test on Monday, September 24, 2018. Their spelling words will be over prefixes. English - We will discuss common and proper nouns. Religion - We will read about Sodom and Gomorrah and the offering of Isaac. We will finish unit 1 next week. Your child will receive their study guide on Friday. We will review on Monday and their test is Tuesday, October 2. Reading - We will continue reading Because of Winn-Dixie and we will discuss author's purpose. Math - Students will learn about rounding and units of length and perimeter. They will receive their study guide on Tuesday, September 25 and their test will be Thursday, September 27. Next week I will be sending home a letter in regards to multiplication time tests. Science - We will read about communicating data and bar graphs. Social Studies - We will discuss U.S. government. I enjoyed reading your child's country posters. They did an outstanding job. Spelling Words: unblock unload relearn rewind incorrect overheat preplan unborn unlock resell imperfect illegal subway supersize unchain recall rewash indirect overact premix stone groan lower interact transmit Upcoming Events September 23 - 3-8 sing at church/St. John's open house September 28 - cookie dough pick up October 4 - PTL @ 5:30 October 19 - 1st quarter ends October 20-21 - Folk Life Festival God Bless, Mrs. Conoyer | |||
Friday, September 14, 2018 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! Today marks the halfway point of first quarter. I can't believe how fast these first few weeks have gone. Your child will receive their mid-quarter grades on Monday. This is what we will be doing next week in class. Spelling - Students will take their spelling pre-test on Monday, September 17. Their spelling words will be over the long o. English - We will discuss run-on sentences and how to correct run-on sentences. Reading - We will continue reading Because of Winn Dixie. We will also discuss sequencing, connotation/denotation, and prefixes. They will have their weekly assessment on Friday, September 21. Math - Students will take their math test on Monday, September 17. We reviewed their study guide today in class. Next week we will also discuss expanded form, missing numbers in subtraction, adding columns with regrouping, temperature, and elapsed time. Please help your child start reviewing their multiplication facts. We will begin multiplication time tests in October. I will sent more information home in the next couple weeks. Religion - We will discuss how Abram finds a way through conflict, Abraham's prayer, questions about prayer, and Sodom and Gomorrah. Students wrote their memory verses for next week in their memory journals today. Science - We will finish lesson 3 Tuesday, and we will begin a new lesson, Show Me the Evidence, on Wednesday. Social Studies - This week we finished our Passport Unit in social studies. I hope your child enjoyed learning about the different cultures from around the world. I'm excited to see their country posters. Next week we will discuss The American People in our social studies book. We will discuss Constitution Day on Monday, September 17. Spelling Words: goal mole stone stove chose shadow fold flow mold toll groan stole foam mows roasting lower sole blown bolt quote kite fright climb coaster motor Upcoming Events September 17 - Mid-quarters go home September 23 - 3-8 sing at church/open house at St. John's September 28 - cookie dough pick up October 4 - PTL @ 5:30 October 20-21 - Folk Life Festival October 22-25 - Parent Teacher Conferences God Bless, Mrs. Conoyer | |||
Friday, September 7, 2018 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! It has been a great week in fourth grade. I'm so proud of how hard your child has worked in class. Thank you to everyone who turned in cookie dough money for our school fundraiser. This is what we will be doing next week in class: Spelling- Pre-test on Monday, September 10. Their spelling words will be with long i. English- We will learn about complex sentences and how to punctuate complex sentences. Reading- We will continue reading Because of Winn Dixie. We will also discuss author point of view, story characters, and how to use a dictionary. They will have their weekly assessment on Friday, September 14. Math - We will be adding three-digit numbers, subtracting 2-digit and 3-digit numbers, and subtract 2-digit numbers with regrouping. Religion - We will read and discuss Abram and Lot, praising God's name, and God's promise to Abraham. Science - We will be using microscopes and discussing time and temperature. Social Studies - We will complete our passport unit by traveling to North and South America. Student's country posters are due by Friday, September 14, 2018. Spelling Words: file drive kite pies die wipe inside height pride spy sigh shy prime sly pry climb minding fright twice slight chief please sleek highway wildlife Upcoming Events: September 14 - Mid-quarter ends September 17 - Mid-quarter grades go home September 23 - 3-8 sing at church/St. John's open house September 28 - cookie dough pick up God Bless, Mrs. Conoyer | |||
August 31, 2018 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! Just a reminder to have your child's paper work and cookie dough orders turned in on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Thank you for selling cookie dough to help support our school.
Beginning Tuesday, we will begin P.E., music, library, and art.
I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday weekend.
This is what we will be doing next week in class.
Religion: We will discuss the Tower of Babel. Students received their memory work for Tuesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 6. Spelling: Pre-test on Tuesday, September 4. We will be discussing words with the Long e sound. English: We will discuss simple and compound sentences. Reading: We will discuss Venn diagrams, antonyms, and library skills. Next week, we will begin our class book, Because of Winn Dixie. They will also have their weekly assessment on Friday, September 7. Math: Students voted to receive their study guide today and work on it over the holiday weekend. Their test will be Wednesday, September 5. We will review their study guide on Tuesday. We will also discuss adding word problems with missing addends and missing numbers in subtraction. Science: We will begin lesson 3, How Do Scientists Use Tools? Social Studies: We will continue our Passport unit. We will discuss Australia and Europe. Their country poster is due Friday, September 14. If your child has something from a different country, they may bring it and share with the class. Spelling Words: beam tea chief squeak three week sleek heal tease thief deal please leak league reef deed feet breathe speech wheeze pale bail eight freedom appeal Upcoming Events September 3 - Labor Day (no school) September 4- cookie dough/student paperwork due September 14 - Mid-quarter September 17 - Mid-quarter grades go home September 23 - 3-8 sing at church/St. John's open house September 28 - cookie dough pick up
God Bless,
Mrs. Conoyer
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August 24, 2018 | |||
Dear parents, Happy Friday! We've successfully completed our first full week of the new school year. As a reminder, please sign your child's planner each night. This lets me know that your child is showing you their planner and any homework they may have that night. Please continue to sell cookie dough for our school fundraiser. Thanks in advance for all your help. This is what we will be doing next week in class: Spelling - We will be discussing words with the long a sound. They will have a pre-test on Monday, August 27 and spelling dictation on Friday, August 31. Students who miss any words on their pre-test, will write each word they miss five times. These are due by Thursday each week. On Friday's, students will only need to write the spelling words they missed, but they must turn in their test from Monday as well. If they do not turn in their pre-test, they will write all spelling words for the week. English - We will discuss subjects and predicates of sentences. Religion - We will discuss Cain and Abel and our sin leads to another. They will get their memory of Friday, August 31. They will be tested on Tuesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 6. Reading - We will read The Adventures of Ali Baba discuss character, plot, and setting. They will have their weekly assessment on Friday, August 31. Math - We will be reviewing subtraction, writing numbers through 999, adding money, adding with regrouping, and discussing even and odd numbers. Social Studies - We started our Passport Unit this week and made our first stop in Africa. Next week we will travel to Antarctica and Australia. Next week, students will select their country for their country poster project. More information will come home next week. Science - We will investigate questions and do lesson 1 Sum It Up and Brain Check. Spelling Words: pale face crate clay stray cane slate today bail rail break ache drain faint flame claim steak eight mane graze grim plum cash neighbor railway Upcoming Events September 3 - No school September 4 - cookie dough forms and student paper work due to office September 14 - mid-quarter God Bless, Mrs. Conoyer
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August 17, 2018 | |||
Dear 4th grade parents, We are off to a great start in fourth grade. I'm so excited to have your child in class this year. I'm looking forward to a fun, exciting year. Newsletters will be posted under fourth grade religion and will also be posted on St. John's website. If you are unable to access Sycamore or the website, please let me know and I can send a copy of the newsletter home with your child. Cookie dough sales began this week. Your child received information about this fundraiser and an order form. Thank you in advance for helping raise money for St. John's. Students received their user names and passwords for Spelling City this week. This is a great resource to help your child study their spelling words each week. If you have not completed and returned the paper work from Meet the Teacher Night, please complete these forms and return to school as soon as possible. This what we will be doing next week in class. Religion - We will discuss creation. Spelling - 4th grade will have their spelling pre test on Monday, August 20. We will be studying short vowels. English - We will discuss sentences and sentence punctuation. Reading - We will read My Diary From Here to There discuss inferences. Students will have a weekly assessment on August 24. Math - Next week we will review addition, discuss missing addends, sequences and digits, place value, ordinal numbers, and months of the year. Science - We will begin studying Unit 1, Investigating Questions. Social Studies - We will begin our Passport Unit. Spelling words: sum flat plum bell grim plot band bluff dock blot odd left cash mill past shelf wealth crunch hint build snack step pond heavy shovel Upcoming Event August 22 - school pictures September 3 - No school (Labor Day) September 4 - paper work and cookie dough orders due
God Bless, Mrs. Conoyer jconoyer@stjohnshannibal.org
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