December 16-20

Monday:  Orchestra Concert 1:30-2:00
Tuesday:  Nova Graduation 1:00-2:00
Wednesday: Social Studies reports due
Thursday:  Honor Day if you have 0 missing assignments.
Friday:
      Caroling
      Christmas poetry presentations to the fifth grade classes.
      Class Christmas Activities

Kylee and Taisha in the Newspaper!!

Why I love Christmas

By: Taisha

Lot’s of people enjoy Christmas because of the big presents and the tasty candy, but I enjoy Christmas because it’s a time of giving and seeing long distance family. I enjoy giving because I know I can help provide for the people who have less. So that is why my sister and I are going to Salt Lake to give a blanket and a can of food to the homeless there.

Another reason I enjoy Christmas is seeing family from far away. This year I am going to Texas to see my mom, I really hope to see my mom because I have not seen her in a year and I miss her a lot and love her.

These are reasons I think Christmas is special. I hope that you all can see past the presents but see why Christmas is really important.

My favorite part of Christmas

By: Kylee

My favorite part about Christmas is when we spend time together as a family. So, I guess you could say one of my favorite parts about Christmas is when we put up the Christmas tree. I especially like when we decorate the tree. My whole family has special ornaments that look like snowflakes.

Each snowflake has a picture of when we were babies. We also build a fort every year when it snows enough. Our fort always turns out great, with plenty of rolling around in the snow along the way! Another thing we’ve done every year since I can remember is every Christmas Eve my whole family each opens one present, and it’s always pajamas.

It’s fun to see what kind of pajamas we get because they’re always different, just like no person looks alike. Spending time together as a family is fun, but I also like giving presents because I love seeing the look on that person’s face when they open their present.

Those are my favorite parts of Christmas.

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!!

 Only two full days of school this week!!

I am Thankful for the wonderful students I have this year!! I hope you all have a fantastic Thanksgiving Holiday!!

Monday

•  Morning- NOVA
•  Math-We will continue double digit division

Tuesday

• Morning-Math-Double digit division (algorithm)
• Nova Essays 
• Afternoon-Science & Social Studies

Please continue reading 30 minutes every night!!  Turn in your November reading pages!
Remember to practice REFLEX MATH and KAKOOMA!!

Thanks,
Mrs. Farmer

November 18-22

This Week:

 Read a Good Book!

• Math-Multiple ways to show Division
• Science-Magnets
• Writing- We will continue Nova Essays
• Word Work-Adjectives-Practice writing 3 times each night.  (Test next Tuesday)
• Leader in Me- Seek First to Understand, Then be Understood.

Thursday-Field Trip-Logan High Musical      
  The Titanic
We will leave school at 8:30 A.M. and return at 11:00 A.M.

Friday-LEADER IN ME CULTURE NIGHT

Our students will be making a display of how they have been leaders this past year.

There will also be a program and some tasting and sharing of different cultures.

Thank you for your support.
Mrs. Farmer

November 11-15

Last we started peer mediation groups.  We have two problem solving leaders who have been very good at helping students solve problems.  I was amazed at how well these students were able to fix problems before they escalated.  One student said, "I'm glad we talked things out...now we're friends again!"  Our peer mediators really take their job seriously.  They will come in during lunch time if any of their peers are having problems.   It was an eye opener to me....Students can solve problems on their own!  What a great life skill they are learning!!

This week:

Monday-  Veterans Day Assembly
                 Start NOVA Essays
Tuesday-  Practice math test
Wednesday-
Thursday- Math Test
Friday-      Spelling Test

7 Habits Focus:  Think Win Win
Win-win sees life as a cooperative arena, not a competitive one. Win-win is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks mutual benefit in all human interactions. Win-win means agreements or solutions are mutually beneficial and satisfying. We both get to eat the pie, and it tastes pretty darn good!

November 3-7th

Halloween was a Success!! This week: Math:  We will be starting division Writing:  Finish Narratives Science:  Earth or Electricity test on Friday. Reading:  We will begin Dear Mr. Henshaw

THANKS FOR ATTENDING CONFERENCE!!

This Week:

Thursday:  
The school will have a Halloween Parade.  This usually starts at 9:30?  I haven't heard yet.
We will present Halloween Poetry to the fifth grade.
Students who have read 400 minutes will attend the Spook Alley.


Parents,
I enjoyed getting to know you at conferences.  Your help and support is so important in your child's education.  Here are some of the main goals that were set at conferences.

1.  Read 30 minutes every night.
2.  Fill out homework log every day and have a parent sign.
3.  Pass off Math Facts.
4.  Organize desk and binder.
5.  Improve comprehension strategies by using strategies on the back of homework log or use other strategies we have learned in class.

Also, I hope you had the opportunity to try out Reflex Math.

Thanks,
Mrs. Farmer

Sept. 23-27

This week:

We will begin Habit #2- Begin With The End in Mind
· Plan ahead and set goals
· Do things that have meaning and make a difference
· Be an important part of the classroom and contribute to the schools mission and   vision
· Look for ways to be a good citizen

Monday:  Math test on Place Value  & Science test on Magnetism
                Begin reading groups.

On Friday we went to Greg Tang's Math Site.  We went to games and played funny numbers.  We also played Kakooma.  These games are very good to help with number sense.  If you can play these games at home they are not only fun-but they will also increase your number sense.

Try the multiplication Kakooma
I love Kakooma!!

http://www.kakooma.com/Kakooma

Other games-funny numbers etc.
http://www.kakooma.com/Games

Remember to turn in your reading pages so you get credit for September!!

Honor Day

Last week we celebrated our first Honor Day!!  Students who had zero missing assignments for the last four weeks were able to participate in relay races and a snack!

the last hour of the day!!