Mrs. Komarek's Busy Bees: October 11-15, 2010

Mrs. Komarek's Newsletter

October's poplars are flaming torches lighting the way to winter. - Nova Bair

Dear Parents,

Thank you all so much for coming in and meeting with me last week. I thank you for your support of your student and me.

We will be going on a field trip this Friday, permission slips are coming home today.

Remember to bring your box tops! Each class has a goal of collecting 800!

Curriculum News:

Daily Five - I feel like my students are close to being able to pick and work independently during Daily Five time. We are still learning procedures for Read to Someone and Listening. When I feel like they are ready we will start small reading groups. Word Work with individual words has started and has been somewhat of an adjustment. I think we will be having a test this Thursday, due to the field trip on Friday.
Math - We are working on Topic 3, which is on Multiplication. Mrs. Sherratt and I are collaborating and spliting our class so that each student is having his or her needs met. So far I am very pleased with the progress and understanding that I am seeing. Please continue to work on multiplication facts at home.
Science - Students will be working with plant samples and learning how to classify plants and animals.
Social Studies/Art - The kids are in tribes and are working together to become better! This is a fun, hands on unit. Students will be putting yarn into balls and then learning how to weave. Each student will also be doing a report on their tribe.

Important Dates:

Homework:

Daily Math & Language #8, due on Friday (students have been doing a great job turning in homework each week)
Nightly reading, mark minutes on October reading calendar
Mystery book reading

Thank you for your support, feedback, and most of all, your children! 4th grade is a great place to be!

Michelle Komarek

Mrs. Komarek's Busy Bees