Weekly Update - Dec. 9, 2013

Hope everyone enjoyed the SNOW DAY on Friday.  I would be lying if I did not admit I  was as giddy as my children with a snow day in December!

HOLIDAY EXCHANGE

     4th Graders will participate in a small gift exchange this year during our holiday party on December 20th.Each student has a lunch sized bag waiting to be filled!If you would like to participate please send in a small item for each child in our class to be placed in the bags.     Suggestions include pencils, erasers, life-savers, Hershey kisses, etc. Items can be brought in anytime beginning December 11th through the 20th.
Our class has 21 students.

This week we will be:

Math:   Continue with our exploration of ways we can multiply 2 digit by 2 digit numbers.   This past week we worked with a grid or box method.  The students learned out to break a number down into the value of each digit and multiply using a window frame graphic organizer.  We teach this method because it teaches the student to use the full value of each digit.  It you would like to see a video explaining this method, please click HERE

Reminder:

• Review Sheets are due each Friday and are available for pre-check on Wednesday. 
• KEEP PRACTICING multiplication and division facts!!!

Language Arts:
Continue our study of POETRY and Poetic Devices
Spelling List #14
Reading Logs - Dues every Wednesday

New Math Website to check out:   www.gregtangmath.com
Great math games to practice math facts!   Check out Kakooma!!





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Weekly Update November 25th

THIS WEEK:

Nov. 27-29 – No School - Thanksgiving Break. 
 
 
Short week!   We will be doing a variety of Thanksgiving themed activities in math and language arts along with celebrating the end of our novel study of Charlotte's Web.  Mrs. Westley and Mrs. Scruby's classes will celebrate the end of thier study of author Chris VanAllsburg.  
 
A few special notes...

Mrs. Clements' Language Arts:

• There is no reading log this week, however students should still read 20 minutes every night. 
• Spelling - No list this week.  We will be working with a variety of Thankgiving themed words in class.
• Check our www.spellingcity.com/sleclements to practice this week's word list. We are on THANKSGIVING WORDS.

Writing Workshop - Sudents will be creating a writing folder for their pieces, examining a list of NO EXCUSES words, and creating their Writer's Notebook.

Mrs. Clements Math:

• We will continue with MULTIPLICATION and DIVISION.
• NO Review Sheets this week.
• It is VERY important that they have memorized their multiplication facts. Please practice at home with flash cards or online at

www.xtramath.org

www.mobymax.com

www.multiplication.com

Weekly Update - Novemeber 18

THIS WEEK:

Nov. 18-22 – Anti-Bully Week
Nov. 20 – Science / Social Studies Switch
Nov. 21 – Thanksgiving Lunch
Nov. 21 – Community Meeting on A.L.I.C.E. training 7pm @ KHS
Nov. 27-29 – No School - Thanksgiving Break. 

 

Mrs. Clements' Language Arts:

• We will finish reading the book Charlotte's Web this week.
• Read 20 minutes every night. Reading Log due on Wednesday 11/20.
• Spelling - This will be week on LIST 12 - COMPOUND WORDS
• Check our www.spellingcity.com/sleclements to practice this week's word list. We are on WEEK 12.

Writing Workshop - Sudents will be creating a writing folder for their pieces, examining a list of NO EXCUSES words, and creating their Writer's Notebook.

Mrs. Clements Math:

• We will continue with MULTIPLICATION and DIVISION.
• Review Sheets are due on Friday. Review Sheets may be turned in for pre-check every Wednesday.
• It is VERY important that they have memorized their multiplication facts. Please practice at home with flash cards or online at

www.xtramath.org

www.mobymax.com

www.multiplication.com 

Math and Language Arts:
If a paper was returned to you with "Make Corrections" on the top, please make those corrections and turn your paper back in by Friday 11/22/2013
Please note that assignments handed back for corrections will receive a grade no higher than a B. Math Review Sheets may NOT be turned in for corrections since students have the opportunity to have them pre-checked every Wednesday.

Weekly Update - November 11-15th

 

THIS WEEK:
- November 11th - Veteran's Day - We will be adding stars to our school Honor Wall

Mrs. Clements' Language Arts:

• We will continue reading the book Charlotte's Web this week.
• Read 20 minutes every night. Reading Log due on Wednesday 11/13.
• Spelling - This will be week on LIST 11 - CONTRACTIONS!
• Check our www.spellingcity.com/sleclements to practice this week's word list. We are on WEEK 11.

Writing Workshop - Sudents will be creating a writing folder for their pieces, examining a list of NO EXCUSES words, and creating their Writer's Notebook.

Mrs. Clements Math:

• We will continue with MULTIPLICATION and DIVISION.
• Review Sheets are due on Friday. Review Sheets may be turned in for pre-check every Wednesday.
• It is VERY important that they have memorized their multiplication facts. Please practice at home with flash cards or online at

www.xtramath.org

www.mobymax.com

www.multiplication.com 

Math and Language Arts:
If a paper was returned to you with "Make Corrections" on the top, please make those corrections and turn your paper back in by Friday 11/15/2013
Please note that assignments handed back for corrections will receive a grade no higher than a B. Math Review Sheets may NOT be turned in for corrections since students have the opportunity to have them pre-checked every Wednesday.

Weekly Update

THIS WEEK:
- NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 5th
- Picture Retakes will be on November 7th. Please let me know if you need a picture form.

Mrs. Clements Language Arts:
We will continue reading the book Charlotte's Web this week. Read 20 minutes every night.
Book Report due Monday 11/4.
Reading Log due on Wednesday 11/6.
Spelling - This will be week on LIST 10.
Check our www.spellingcity.com/sleclements to practice this week's word list. We are on WEEK 10.
Students shoudl have the book they are reading for their book reports with them every day. The will be reading in class and also at home for their reading logs. BOOK REPORTS DUE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH.
Writing Workshop - Sudents will be creating a writing folder for their pieces, examining a list of NO EXCUSES words, and creating their Writer's Notebook.

Math:
We will continue with MULTIPLICATION and DIVISION.
Review Sheets are due on Friday. Review Sheets may be turned in for pre-check every Wednesday.
It is very important that they have memorized their multiplication facts. Please practice at home with flash cards or online at
www.xtramath.org
www.mobymax.com
www.multiplication.com.

Math and Language Arts:
If a paper was returned to you with "Make Corrections" on the top, please make those corrections and turn your paper back in by Friday 11/1/2013
Please note that assignments handed back for corrections will receive a grade no higher than a B. Math Review Sheets may NOT be turned in for corrections since students have the opportunity to have them pre-checked every Wednesday.

Friday Folders

Please take some time to go through the papers sent home in the Friday Folder and sign the form on the front of the folder before returning it to school on Monday.  This week you will find your child's 3rd grade OAA scores and directions to log onto Progress Book which is our online grade book.

Off to a Great Start!

The school year is off to a great start as students learn to manage their materials and change classes.  The first couple of days were a little crazy, but by day three they were showing us that they are truly responsible students.  Next week we will add a little more as we will begin weekly homework assignments and will be using their planners more.

REMINDER:  Thursday, August 29th at 6:30pm in the SLE cafeteria, will be our 4th grade curriculum night.  This information meeting is for parents only.   We encourage you to come so you can meet us and hear about the goals and expectations of 4th graders at SLE.

Welcome!!!

Hello!  My name is Heather Clements and I am so excited to be teaching 4^th grade this year.   4^th graders are at such an awesome age – I just know this year is going to be great!   This will be my 15th year teaching.   Through my career I have taught children from grades K-6 with the majority of that time in grades 4-6.  I received my undergraduate degree from Xavier University where I studied both elementary and special education.   I went on to study at Wright State University were I graduated with a master's degree in educational leadership.   I have lived in the area for the last 20 years and my husband and I have two daughters ages 10 and 7.

 

While I have not had the opportunity to meet most of  you individually, I hope that you will able to attend the curriculum night next Thursday (Aug. 29).   At this time we will be explaining the expectations of 4^th grade and how we will be dividing the instruction between the four teachers.  In your child’s planner you will find their class schedule as well as their specials schedule so you can plan for gym and art days. 

 

If you need to contact me, my classroom phone number is 398-8050 ext. 15014 and my email address is hclements@kingslocal.net.   Please keep in mind that I may not be able to talk with you if you call during class, but please leave a message and number where you can be reached and I will return your call as soon as possible.  If it is a quick question, email is probably the best method of communication as I can respond when I have short breaks throughout the day. 

 

I am looking forward to a great school year and partnering with you in the education of your child.