Social Studies Test Tomorrow 9/30/10

Attention Fourth Grade,

The students worked hard taking notes and working on a social studies chapter review. Tonight would be a great night to listen to the CD ROM for Chapter One for our California Studies. Students can study their study guide and even complete the lesson summaries for lessons 1-4 that they began in centers today. The lesson summaries will not be collected but are just tools to help students study the main points covered. 4th grade has continued to work hard on math skills, language arts and map skills in preparation for the ITBS IOWA tests that begin on Monday, October 4, 2010. The days have been rigorous, but already Mrs. Schemenauer is so impressed by how well students have progressed in rounding numbers, estimation, grammar skills, and reading a map. Keep up the great effort and hang in there fabulous fourth grade!

Final Week of September...

Fri. September 24 – Thurs. September 30, 2010
4th Grade Homework Sheet
Dear Students and Parents,
Congratulations to our student council representatives in 4th grade. Ms. Dominique Zometa is our class president. Ms. Alycia Hernandez and Mr. Anthony Palomino are serving as vice-presidents together! Thank you for volunteering your time to represent 4th grade in all upcoming student council meetings and events.
The California Site Project was assigned in class this week. Each student can begin gathering sources and conducting research for their sites as part of their weekly homework this week. Postcards are due Friday, October 1, 2010 with the paper provided in class. The diorama & mini CD book due date is Friday, October 8th.
Students donating goods to or attending the Western Dinner over the weekend may have free dress on Monday.
Any tests receiving a score below 75% may be made up using Grade First Aid. In other words, students need to make corrections to their mistakes by writing out the missed problems with correct answers on a separate sheet of paper. These corrections need to be turned in by Tuesday of each week.
Also, next Friday October 1, is a minimum day and school will dismiss at noon. Please have transportation arrangements made ahead of time. We will be having our first Friday Mass in the church and parents are welcome and encouraged to join us at 8:15 sharp.
Please refer to the following homework schedule Have a great week and thank you for choosing OLA School. Please feel free to contact me through my email @ yschemenauer.ourladyofassumption.ocs@sbdiocese.org
Day One (FRIDAY)
Social Studies Calif. Postcard/Research
Spell/Vocab One Assign Each
Math Pg.7
Reading Peaceful Warrior
Handwriting Day One
Day Two (MONDAY)
Social Studies Calif. Postcard/Research
Spell/Vocab One Assign Each
Math Pg.8
Reading Peaceful Warrior
Handwriting Day Two
Day Three (TUESDAY)
Social Studies Calif. Postcard/Research
Spell/Vocab One Assign Each
Math Pg.9
Reading Peaceful Warrior
Handwriting Day Three
Day Four (WEDNESDAY)
Social Studies Calif.Postcard/Research
Spell/Vocab One Assign Each
Math Pg.10
Reading Peaceful Warrior
Handwriting Day Four

Homework Group A (Modification):
Complete the odd problems on math pages
Complete two spelling assignments per week
Complete two vocabulary assignments per week
Homework Group B (Standard):
Math- All problems
4spelling/4 Vocabulary
Optional/Extension:
Read AR book for 30 minutes per day
Write a summary at the conclusion of your AR book.

California Site Project

Students were given the guideline form for the California Site Project in class today. Please read over this with your child and pick 3 different sites, sign the form and return it to school tomorrow! First come...first pick! Our annual tour of California Sites will be Friday afternoon, October 8, 2010 in the 4th grade classroom! More information to follow in the next few weeks.
**Also students need to complete Excel 8 at home and return it in their weekly homework folder tomorrow!**
Fourth Grade Rocks!Fourth Grade Rocks!Fourth Grade Rocks! Fourth Grade Rocks!

Homework for Mercy Week...

Fri. September 17 – Thurs. September 23, 2010
4th Grade Homework Sheet
Dear Students and Parents,
Thank you to Mrs. Zometa and the entire Zometa family for all of their hard work at our bake sale this past Sunday. Thank you for all of your donations of baked goods and money. I am so grateful to be working with such a terrific class and appreciate your efforts so much.
Enclosed in this homework folder is a week’s worth of work. Please review your student’s progress and return any work marked “Signed and Return” with a parent’s signature. Students receiving below a 75% on any test have the opportunity to make corrections on errors made on the test by writing out the correct full answers on a separate piece of paper. Students should return it to me by the following Tuesday .This applies to all subjects. For spelling tests, students are expected to write any misspelled word 5 times each in their neatest writing. These efforts will allow the students to receive a C grade (75%) on any test. However, if corrections are not turned in the following Tuesday, then the original grade issued will remain. Parents can check the homework folders weekly to review student work or login at www.gradelink.com to review part of each student’s grade.
Next week is “Mercy Week” and we will be showing gratitude to Our Sisters of Mercy everywhere, but especially our own Sister Maura and Sister Camillus. There will be a mass on Wednesday at 8:15 am in their honor and all are invited to attend. Students are encouraged to show their gratitude throughout the week.
Please refer to the following homework schedule Have a great week and thank you for choosing OLA School.
Please feel free to contact me by sending a note with your child or through my email @ yschemenauer.ourladyofassumption.ocs@sbdiocese.org
Day One (FRIDAY)
Handwriting Day One
Spell/Vocab One Assign Each
Math Pg.1 Re-teach value
Reading Dr.Jekyll
Day Two (MONDAY)
Handwriting Day Two
**Science Ecosystem Expedition
Spell/Vocab One Assign Each
Math Pg.2 Re-teach value
Reading Dr.Jekyll
Day Three (TUESDAY)
Handwriting Day Three
Spell/Vocab One Assign Each
Math Pg.5 Estimation
Reading Dr.Jekyll
Day Four (WEDNESDAY)
Handwriting Day Four
Spell/Vocab One Assign Each
Math Pg.6 Compare numbers
Reading Dr.Jekyll
** Students should also begin reading their AR books this week. Each had an AR leveled reading book from the library and we want each student to read 20 books for the Lefty’s Reading challenge. These can be any books the students read or are read to them by, you the parent. Please send back in the completed car tracking sheet so I can sign it.
Homework Group A (Modification):
Complete the odd problems on math pages 1-4
Complete two spelling assignments per week
Complete two vocabulary assignments per week
Homework Group B (Standard):
All math
Four each spelling/vocabulary
**Extension for those desiring inmprovement:
Read AR book for 30 minutes per day
Write a summary at the conclusion of your AR book.

Weekly Homework Letter 9/10-9/16,2010

Fri. September 10 – Thurs. September 16, 2010
4th Grade Homework Sheet
Dear Students and Parents,
The weekly homework assignments are due on Thursday, September 16, 2010.Please remember our 4th Grade Bake Sale is this Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 8am-2pm.
Please donate baked goods and choose a two hour shift to work. The donations and shifts do count toward your OLA hours!
Thank you to all parents attending Back to School Night! Please read over the material provided and contact me with any questions you might have. I really appreciate all your positive feedback and look forward to working with you in the coming year.
The “Math Don’t Leave School Without It” Project presentations will begin on Monday and the final draft paragraphs and illustration should be completed by 9/13/10 as stated in the guideline sheet. Your student will read their essay and present the math problem at the board that you provide the illustration for in the project. Please use problems that the students can understand and solve and present to the class. (Try not to make it too complicated) Students have been shown a project in class to give them ideas on what is expected. Please refer to the rubric and guideline sheet for any further questions. The illustrations will be displayed in the classroom. This project will help students understand that math is important and part of their lifelong learning. Thank you so much for helping them to finish well.
Students may choose activities for their spelling and vocabulary homework from the attached sheet. We have reviewed this together in class. We have also gone over the important details of using correct headings on these assignments and organizing their homework folders.
Please refer to the following homework schedule! Have a great week and thank you for choosing OLA School.
Please feel free to contact me by sending a note with your child or through my email @ yschemenauer.ourladyofassumption.ocs@sbdiocese.org! It is my pleasure to assist you, the primary educator, of your child this year. Please refer to the Reading for Fluency Sheet when having your student read “Jo” to you each evening. Write the amount of words read per minute on the story with the date.
Day One (FRIDAY)
Spell/Vocab One Assign Each
Math Pg.1
Finish the final draft of 3 paragraphs.
Complete Math Problem Illustration
Reading Fluency story “Jo”
Handwriting Day One
Day Two (MONDAY)
Spell/Vocab One Assign Each
Math Pg.2
Reading Fluency story “Jo”
Handwriting Day Two
Day Three (TUESDAY)
Spell/Vocab One Assign Each
Math Pg.3
Reading Fluency story “Jo”
Handwriting Day Three
Day Four (WEDNESDAY)
Spell/Vocab One Assign Each
Math Pg.4
Reading Fluency story “Jo”
Handwriting Day Four
Homework Group A (Modification):
Complete the odd problems on math pages 1-4
Complete only two spelling assignments per week
Complete only two vocabulary assignments per week
Homework Group B (Standard):
All problems Math pages 1-4
Four Spelling Assignments
Four Vocabulary Assignments
**Students wanting more may(Optional for now):
Read AR book for 30 minutes per day and
write a summary at the conclusion of your AR book.

Daily Homework 9/8/10 (Mid Week Update)

Students not finishing work in class will have daily homework.
Today's writing time was spent using the interview information for the "Math:Don't Leave School Without It"Project and putting it into paragraph form.
Many students finished in class, while a few need to finish at home. All students need to have an adult read over their rough draft that they completed in class and use a red colored pencil or crayon to make corrections to the writing. The students will write their final draft in class tomorrow with Mrs.Schemenauer, using the corrections from their parents.
Also Exel Math 2 was completed on the lesson side. Students are not required to do the Guided Practice side. Those that finished early in class could use their free time to complete the Guided Practice as additional practice.
Student's may wear their PE uniform to school tomorrow since it will be their first official PE day with Coach Wagner!
4th Grade Rocks! Keep up the good work!

The Fabulous Fourth Grade Finishes the First Week FANTASTICALLY!

Friday, Sept.3 – Thursday Sept.9, 2010
4th Grade Homework Sheet
Dear Students and Parents,
I am so happy to report that the fabulous fourth grade had an absolutely fantastic first week back to school. I really appreciate the strong effort all of the students are giving daily and appreciate all of the support from parents. These fabulous fourth graders have behaved in such a mature and responsible manner this week! I am so delighted and truly grateful for this opportunity to teach such wonderful students!
Again, please continue to help students adjust to their back to school routines by having a regular bedtime each night and a good, nutritious breakfast in the morning. Also, don’t forget to send a healthy snack for their morning recess (10:15-10:30am) to help your student make it to lunchtime without feeling hungry. As I stated before, these first few weeks back are a time of adjustment for the students and regular routines and healthy food choices will help keep the students from becoming overly fatigued as they get back into the swing of things.
I look forward to seeing all of the parents at Back to School night on Thursday, September 9, 2010 promptly at 6pm in the hall. There will be two twenty minute sessions after a brief all school meeting in the hall.
Please keep Alycia in your family prayers as she continues to recover from her surgery. We look forward to her re-joining the class soon and keep her in our classroom prayers.
Please refer to the following homework schedule Have a great week and thank you for choosing OLA School. Please feel free to contact me by sending in a note with your child or through my email @ yschemenauer.ourladyofassumption.ocs@sbdiocese.org

Day One (Friday)
Math- Interview a family member or adult friend for your “Math: Don’t Leave School Without It”Project
Handwriting- Day One
Cover all 4 hardback books
Day Two (Monday)
Enjoy Labor Day- Homework Free
Cover all 4 hardback books
Day Three (Tuesday)
Math- Complete your questionnaire tonight and bring it to school tomorrow.
Handwriting- Day Two & Three
Cover all 4 hardback books
Day Four (Wednesday)
Math- Begin Math paragraph and illustration for Math Project/Presentation which will be due on Monday, September 13,2010!
Handwriting- Day Four
Cover all 4 hardback books
**Students need to bring homework folders to school daily.
**Students not completing their daily work in class, may have additional homework to complete at home and return to school the following day.