Thursday, June 2, 2011

Final Week of Fabulous Fourth Grade 2010-2011

Friday, June 3 – Friday June 10, 2011
4th Grade Homework Sheet
Dear Students and Parents,
Thank you so much for the FABULOUS school year. I cannot believe it is the final week of fourth grade. I am very proud of each and every one of you! You have worked hard and finished well.
Please note that the homework folders contain corrected work. If your student needs to make corrections they must be turned into me on Monday, June 6th ONLY! I cannot accept corrections after that date since Report Cards will come home on Friday. Students were told this in class and know what is required.
There are five days worth of work next week! WHAT? Really? Yes, there are five assignments on the following sheet, but they are much different than previous weeks. I hope to make our final week together valuable, as well as a lot of fun!
Have a great week and please feel free to contact me by sending a note with your child or through my diocesan email: yschmenauer@sbdiocese.org. You can use this email for me in the months to come as I will still be working for the Diocese of San Bernardino, while I transfer to St. Peter and St. Paul School in Rancho Cucamonga. It has been a great privilege to teach these students. I will miss them all dearly, but expect to hear about their great future accomplishments. I also hope to see all of you parents on Tuesday at our classroom awards at 11:00 sharp. Sports Day is on Thursday and any parents wanting to help can contact our room mom, Rosemary Zometa. Thank you for all of your support throughout the year. It has been a wonderful journey watching these students grow and learn everyday. Grazie! Grazie! Grazie!

Day One (Monday)

MONDAY'S MATH MANIA

Students bring to school their favorite math skills board game. (Monopoly-counting all that money), (Battleship-Math Strategies) ( Deck of Cards-Crazy Eights) ETC. ETC. ETC. We will finish up our math tile centers and spend the day playing board games to keep our Math Skills ready for next year!

Day Two (Tuesday)

TUESDAY'S TOO BRIGHT SUPERSTARS


Students bring in their coolest pair of sunglasses and acceptance speeches for our Fabulous Fourth Grade Shining Stars Awards Show! Remember to thank all the people in your life that have helped you achieve your academic success in 4th grade. Write it out as if you were giving a speech at one of those fancy award shows on TV. Be ready to celebrate all of your success!The Show begins in Room 4 at 11:00 Am SHARP!It should conclude by 11:30!

Day Three (Wednesday)

WACKY WEDNESDAY'S RELAXING READING RITUAL

Students bring in their favorite books to share with the class, their favorite pillow and most comfortable slippers. They will “chillax” and curl up with their good books!(Yes- The Bible can be one of your favorite books too!)

Day Four(Thursday)

THURSDAY'S KEEP IT FIT SPORTS DAY

Students may wear free dress, but please remember that open toed shoes cannot be worn. We will be going outside in the morning and should finish before lunch. Students can then relax with a movie afternoon. If anyone would like to bring in a healthy treat for the afternoon there are 19 students in the class.(No sugar please- think fruit or relish tray, popcorn, snacks suitable for “Keeping it fit!”)**Remember a hot dog lunch is available, but you must pre-order it with the slip and $2 fee ASAP.*

Day Five (Friday)

FRIDAY'S FAREWELL MASS WITH FATHER DAVID

Students must wear their full mass uniform and be on time to school. It is also our Kindergarten's graduation and the church should be quite full. Mass starts promptly at 8:15am. Remember school dismisses at noon on this last day of Fourth Grade! We will have a final class raffle after morning recess!

Friday, May 27, 2011

Heading Towards June....(The final stretch...)

Dear Students and Parents,
     First of all, great job performing for our pastor, Father David, and the Senior Club at OLA on Thursday. It was a wonderful performance and brought so much laughter and joy to all in attendance. Thank you for being Ambassadors of Hope and bringing joy to others!
     Next, this week there are only three days worth of spelling, vocabulary, and math homework. The math    homework will consist of Math Excel lessons taught in class. Any work not completed in class will need to be finished at home. There is no school on Memorial Day Monday. Also, remember we will have Mass on Friday, June 3rd at 8:15am (wear your Mass uniform) and dismiss at noon.
     Finally, we are winding down the school year and these students have worked very hard! I am so proud of them. Please note the 4th grade awards are scheduled for Tuesday, June 7,2011 at 11 AM SHARP! Parents are welcome to join us in class as we honor and recognize these truly amazing students and reflect on their goals and personal growth for the 2010-2011 school year.
     On a sad note, I announced to the fabulous fourth grade and OLA School that I will be transferring next year to teach in my home parish, St. Peter & St. Paul School, in Rancho Cucamonga. I have enjoyed working with the parents, faculty,and amazing students here at OLA. I plan to visit you in the years to come. Thank you for being the best class ever. I will miss you all very much!
     Have a great Memorial Day Weekend and please feel free to contact me next week by sending a note with your child or through my diocesan email: yschmenauer@sbdiocese.org.
Day One (Friday)
Spell One Assignment
Math Excel Math
Vocabulary One Assignment

Day Two (Tuesday)
Spell One Assign
Math Excel Math
Vocabulary One Assignment

Day Three (Wednesday)
Spell One Assign
Math Excel Math
Vocabulary One Assignment

**Just a reminder Sports Day is scheduled for Thursday, June 9, 2011.The last day of school will dismiss on Friday, June 10 at Noon.**

Friday, May 20, 2011

4th Grade Performs for OLA Senior Club to honor Father David...

Friday, May 20 – Thurs. May 26, 2011
4th Grade Homework Sheet
Dear Students and Parents,
First of all, great job on the Funfair performance Fabulous 4th Grade! Please remember that we are performing yet again for Father David and the Senior Club at OLA on Thursday, May 26th. Please bring your costume to school on Wednesday this week so we are sure to have everything we need to help pay a special tribute to Father David. Also on Thursday, students may have a Dollar Free Dress Day to help the victims of the tornadoes in the south. All money raised will be sent through the missions office to help provide relief for those affected by this most recent natural disaster. Thank you for being Ambassadors of Hope and caring for the needs of others!
Next,this week there is only spelling, vocabulary, and math homework. As we are preparing for 5th grade I would like all students to complete four spelling, four vocabulary, and all of the math homework this week.(No group A or B homework) Since we finished our handwriting book there are no more handwriting assignments for the rest of the year. However, all work completed is to be done in cursive writing so they will still get plenty of continual practice. The math homework will help them prepare for next week's math chapter test.
Finally, I am preparing a slide show of highlights from this year for the students during the final weeks of school. If you have any photos of the school year (field trips, PTG show, special activities or projects like El Camino Real,etc.) please send them in labeled with your name and student's name on the back of each photo. I will try to include as many as possible and return the photos the last week of school to you. If I don't get any from parents, I will just use the ones I have as best I can.
Have a great week and please feel free to contact me by sending a note with your child or through my diocesan email: yschmenauer@sbdiocese.org.
Day One (Friday)

Spell One Assignment

Math Pg.147-Division

(Greater Quotients)

Vocabulary One Assignment

Day Two (MONDAY)

Spell One Assign

Math Pg.148- Division

(Four Digit Division)

Vocabulary One Assignment

Day Three (TUESDAY)

Spell One Assign

Math Pg.161- Subtract Decimals

Vocabulary One Assignment

Day Four (WEDNESDAY)

Spell One Assign

Math Pg.162- Decimals

(Divide with Money)

Vocabulary One Assignment

**Just a reminder that all tutoring at OLA has concluded for the 2010-2011 school year. Thank you to those students that attended with me on Friday mornings throughout the year, it has been a pleasure watching you grow and learn.**

Friday, May 13, 2011

FUNFAIR PERFORMANCE MAY 15 @11:45.....CHARACTER MATTERS!

Friday, May 13 – Thurs. May 19, 2011
4th Grade Homework Sheet
Dear Students and Parents,
First of all, great job on the Book In A Can projects Fabulous 4th Grade!We previewed many great books for summer reading. We also learned so much from experiencing the oral presentations as a group!
Please remember that we are performing an Encore Performance at the OLA Funfair,this Sunday May 15 @ 12 noon. Please come dressed in your costume and meet us at the stage at 11:45am sharp. All students have verbally confirmed with me that they are attending and have let their parents/guardians know they are expected to be there to perform their part. The class is depending on each student to attend as a team effort!Let any relatives or friends that weren't able to make the performance know that they can come and watch these magnificent kids perform one more time at the OLA Funfair! After all, CHARACTER MATTERS!!!
Please be on time to your shift in the 4th grade booth. Thank you to all our parent volunteers and to Ms. Zometa for all of her hard work! It should be a fantastic Funfair and I look forward to seeing all of you there.
Also, remember there is no school on Monday, May 16,2011 due to the Funfair clean-up. There are only three days worth of homework. Please refer to the guideline sheet. Students wanting to work and earn service hours need to be accompanied by adult volunteers on Monday.
Have a great week and please feel free to contact me by sending a note with your child or through my diocesan email: yschmenauer@sbdiocese.org. I even check my email over the weekend- so if you need to contact me please use it!


Day One (Friday)

Spell One Assignment

Math Pg.157-Order Decimals (EXCEL 62- if not finished in class)

Handwriting Day One &Day Two

Vocab One Assignment

Day Two (Tuesday)

Spell One Assignment

Math Pg.158-Round Decimals

Vocab One Assignment

Handwriting Day Three

Day Three (Wednesday)

Spell One Assignment

Math Pg.160-Add Decimals

Handwriting Day four

Vocabulary One Assignment

** PLEASE NOTE**
Students are not completing the estimation with decimals page as this concept will be reviewed in class next week after students have worked with adding and subtracting the decimals first. I do not agree with the order of the math book sometimes and move lessons around based on what is most effective for the students to grasp the concepts in a logical order.
THANK YOU!