This week-each student, or group of students is researching one state in the USA. We have student friendly texts that the kids are reading, but there is also a great option on out WFPS school website.
Go to:
www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us
Click-STUDENTS
Click-Libraries
Click-Independence Elementary
Click-CultureGrams
Click-States Edition
Or try the direct link
http://online.culturegrams.com/states/index.php
On Friday, all groups will be presenting their projects to the class!
Happy Researching! :)
Monday, October 27, 2014
States of the USA
On Friday (Halloween), our class will be taking our final States of the USA test.
I have sent a labeled map home with your child in their mailboxes tonight.
Here are a few other places to review!
USA QUIZ
USA QUIZ-GEOGRAPHY
USA QUIZ
I have sent a labeled map home with your child in their mailboxes tonight.
Here are a few other places to review!
USA QUIZ
USA QUIZ-GEOGRAPHY
USA QUIZ
Sunday, October 26, 2014
SCIENCE-THIS WEEK
Dear parents and students,
In the upcoming week we will be entering our
next FOSS science kit investigation. Throughout this investigation, we will be
working with defining metric units and learning about and measuring capacity.
The main purpose of this investigation can be summed up in four points:
·
Students will discover the need for
a standard unit of measuring volume and capacity.
·
Students will be able to identify
the standard units for measuring volume and capacity in the metric system:
liter and milliliter.
·
Students will use metric tools to
measure volumes of liquids and capacities of containers.
·
Students will use scientific
thinking processes to conduct investigations and build explanations: observing,
communicating, comparing, and organizing.
One great aspect of this science unit is the
amount of hands on practice that is included. This is where we need your help. Since we are dealing with finding capacity
and volume for multiple objects we are asking if you would be willing to help
us collect a variety of containers for students to practice measuring capacity.
Some
examples of these containers might be:
·
Juice Bottles
·
Ketchup Bottles
·
Syrup Bottles
·
Salad Dressing Bottles
·
Jam/Jelly Jars
·
Peanut Butter Jars
·
Yogurt and Margarine Containers
·
12 oz. Soda Cans
·
2 Liter Bottles
·
Etc.
If you would like to help, please send these
materials with your student by next
Tuesday, October 28, 2014. We appreciate your willingness to help us out in
our science investigations!
Thank you in advance,
Leah Becklund, Eddy Delzer, & Lori
Steinbrink (4th grade teachers at Independence
Elementary)
Friday, October 17, 2014
Illness Policy
ILLNESS:
If your child has a fever, is
vomiting or has diarrhea they cannot come to school. Children who have a
fever cannot return until 24 hours after the fever has subsided without
the use of fever reducing medication. Children who are vomiting or have
diarrhea cannot return to school until they have been symptom free for 24 hours.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Week of October 20
This week in 4th Grade:
Math: We will continue to work on multiplication strategies through number sentences, number stories , fact practice and creating our own number sentences. Home links will come home each evening! When you have time (or energy) please visit XTRAMATH.ORG
Social Studies: We will spend out last week of the US Regions studying our very own region-the MIDWEST! We will be studying the states, capitals and abbreviations. We will also be researching different topics relating to the midwest and presenting our findings on Friday.
Science: No science this week-we will resume next week once we have completed our US regions studies.
Writing: This week in writing we are working on a new revision strategy called BUILDING THE PARAGRAPH. This week, I will model how to identify a weak paragraph by the characteristics it has, how to build the weak paragraph and how to rewrite our paragraph to make it great!
Spelling: Week 8 Spelling lists are now available! Visit SPELLING CITY to find your child's list. They can practice on that website through games and practice tests. You can also print a copy of their list if you need to!
Reading Comprehension: This week we will be using the comprehension strategy of SUMMARIZING to help us better comprehend a text involving the MIDWEST states. We will even be writing on our desks--ask your child about it! Please encourage your child to read each and every night. Have them self monitor their reading using the VISUALIZING OR QUESTIONING strategy!
Daily 6: This week each reading group will meet with me 2-3 times working on the strategy of QUESTIONING using texts at their instructional reading level! During this time, they will be building their cooperative learning skills as well as begin to think more deeply about different types of texts. While I'm working with groups-all other students will participate in the following other activities on a rotating basis: WORD WORK-spelling&cursive, WRITING-personal narrative&freewrite, MATH-enrichment binder&math games, READ TO SELF-independent books of their choice & READ TO SOMEONE-read a book or 2 of choice with a group member
Word Study: We will be working on LONG & SHORT A patterns. Expect to see homework home 2 times this week.
Extra fun things:
1. We have a counselor lesson on Thursday morning and library check out in the afternoon. Let's work hard to get all of our books turned in on time so we can get a class award for no overdue books!
2. Ms. Tiani will be here on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. She is our 32 hour practicum student from MSU-Moorhead.
Things to Note: I am out of the building on Wednesday at an Advanc-Ed School Accreditation work session to prepare for our district visit coming this spring.
Math: We will continue to work on multiplication strategies through number sentences, number stories , fact practice and creating our own number sentences. Home links will come home each evening! When you have time (or energy) please visit XTRAMATH.ORG
Social Studies: We will spend out last week of the US Regions studying our very own region-the MIDWEST! We will be studying the states, capitals and abbreviations. We will also be researching different topics relating to the midwest and presenting our findings on Friday.
Science: No science this week-we will resume next week once we have completed our US regions studies.
Writing: This week in writing we are working on a new revision strategy called BUILDING THE PARAGRAPH. This week, I will model how to identify a weak paragraph by the characteristics it has, how to build the weak paragraph and how to rewrite our paragraph to make it great!
Spelling: Week 8 Spelling lists are now available! Visit SPELLING CITY to find your child's list. They can practice on that website through games and practice tests. You can also print a copy of their list if you need to!
Reading Comprehension: This week we will be using the comprehension strategy of SUMMARIZING to help us better comprehend a text involving the MIDWEST states. We will even be writing on our desks--ask your child about it! Please encourage your child to read each and every night. Have them self monitor their reading using the VISUALIZING OR QUESTIONING strategy!
Daily 6: This week each reading group will meet with me 2-3 times working on the strategy of QUESTIONING using texts at their instructional reading level! During this time, they will be building their cooperative learning skills as well as begin to think more deeply about different types of texts. While I'm working with groups-all other students will participate in the following other activities on a rotating basis: WORD WORK-spelling&cursive, WRITING-personal narrative&freewrite, MATH-enrichment binder&math games, READ TO SELF-independent books of their choice & READ TO SOMEONE-read a book or 2 of choice with a group member
Word Study: We will be working on LONG & SHORT A patterns. Expect to see homework home 2 times this week.
Extra fun things:
1. We have a counselor lesson on Thursday morning and library check out in the afternoon. Let's work hard to get all of our books turned in on time so we can get a class award for no overdue books!
2. Ms. Tiani will be here on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. She is our 32 hour practicum student from MSU-Moorhead.
Things to Note: I am out of the building on Wednesday at an Advanc-Ed School Accreditation work session to prepare for our district visit coming this spring.
Scholastic BOOK FAIR IS STILL OPEN!
If you missed the
book fair or are still looking for more great titles to
read…. We have them!
Over 1,000
more titles are available
right now at our ON-LINE STORE!
Including
ALL MINECRAFT BOOKS
for only $5.99 each!
Our On-Line store is open
through October 30th and
everyone gets FREE SHIPPING!
Huge selection of books! More
than what was at the school!
Choose from Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
& Adult titles.
AND…….
INDEPENDENCE
ELEMENTARY will earn 50% in FREE
BOOKS
from any sales!
Thank you for your support!
Please click on the link
below to SHOP ON LINE for MORE BOOKS!
Thank you and Happy Reading!
(all orders will ship directly to
the school, pre-bagged with your student’s name attached)
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Independence Book Fair--THIS MONDAY AND TUESDAY
Our 1st Annual Independence Book Fair will be held in our school library during Fall Conferences next Monday & Tuesday (October 13 & 14) from 4-7:45 pm!
Please consider attending to purchase some great books and support our school.
Please consider attending to purchase some great books and support our school.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014
Fall Parent Teacher Conference
Please e-mail me to confirm your fall parent-teacher conference! Reminder will be send out a few days in advance! Our fall conferences will be held on October 13 & 14
Class Pictures
We will be taking our class pictures this THURSDAY Oct 9, 2014.
If you plan to order pictures, please return the order form to me by Thursday @ 8:00 am.
We will receive the schedule soon as to what time of day we will be taking pictures. I'll share that with you when I find out.
Thanks!
If you plan to order pictures, please return the order form to me by Thursday @ 8:00 am.
We will receive the schedule soon as to what time of day we will be taking pictures. I'll share that with you when I find out.
Thanks!
Independence Book Fair
Our 1st Annual Independence Book Fair will be held in our school library during Fall Conferences next Monday & Tuesday (October 13 & 14) from 4-7:45 pm!
Please consider attending to purchase some great books and support our school.
Please consider attending to purchase some great books and support our school.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Week 7 spelling
week 7 spelling lists are up on our spelling city website!
Please encourage your child to practice their list nightly, using proper keyboarding technique 😀
Please encourage your child to practice their list nightly, using proper keyboarding technique 😀
Friday, October 3, 2014
Volunteering @ Fall Parent-Teacher Conference Book Fair
We're using VolunteerSpot (the leading online
signup and reminder tool) to organize volunteers for our upcoming book fair.
Please sign up to help with the Independence Book Fair!
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/4vuHwp
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
Please sign up to help with the Independence Book Fair!
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/4vuHwp
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
ILLNESS POLICY!
ILLNESS:
If your child has a fever, is
vomiting or has diarrhea they cannot come to school. Children who have a
fever cannot return until 24 hours after the fever has subsided without
the use of fever reducing medication. Children who are vomiting or have
diarrhea cannot return to school until they have been symptom free for 24 hours.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
cross country meet
WEST FARGO
GRADES 4, 5, & 6
ELEMENTARY CROSS COUNTRY MEET
Wed. Oct. 1, 2014
*FREE*
Who? Grades 4, 5, and 6 boys and girls.
What? Cross Country Meet. The course is approximately 6/10 of a mile.
Why? Get some exercise, have some fun and earn a ribbon!
Where? Eastwood Elementary (500 10th Ave. E. West Fargo) playground and park area
When? Wed. Oct. 1, 2014. Times below are approximate, but should be close.
Participants should arrive by 3:30 P.M. to register.
3:45—4th grade girls
3:55—4th grade boys
4:05—5th grade girls
4:15—5th grade boys
4:25—6th grade girls
4:35—6th grade boys
4:45---Awards
There is NO charge to participate in the Gary Otterness Elementary Cross Country Meet. Hope to see you there!
Thank You,
Mr. Seeman, Mr. Svor, and other West Fargo Elementary PE Teachers.
GRADES 4, 5, & 6
ELEMENTARY CROSS COUNTRY MEET
Wed. Oct. 1, 2014
*FREE*
Who? Grades 4, 5, and 6 boys and girls.
What? Cross Country Meet. The course is approximately 6/10 of a mile.
Why? Get some exercise, have some fun and earn a ribbon!
Where? Eastwood Elementary (500 10th Ave. E. West Fargo) playground and park area
When? Wed. Oct. 1, 2014. Times below are approximate, but should be close.
Participants should arrive by 3:30 P.M. to register.
3:45—4th grade girls
3:55—4th grade boys
4:05—5th grade girls
4:15—5th grade boys
4:25—6th grade girls
4:35—6th grade boys
4:45---Awards
There is NO charge to participate in the Gary Otterness Elementary Cross Country Meet. Hope to see you there!
Thank You,
Mr. Seeman, Mr. Svor, and other West Fargo Elementary PE Teachers.
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