Mrs. Wallace - Fourth Grade

2010-05-02T19:29:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents and Students,
Wow! I can't believe there are only 4 weeks left. I sent home progress reports last week. I still need some students to bring in the signed paper. Tuesday is the final due date for the paper to be signed and turned in to me.
We are planning to finish our math books by Friday. We will continue having review lessons over the next 3 weeks. I also want to introduce a few new concepts that they will learn in 5th grade. This class has been great, and we have exceeded my goals this year. In reading, we will start with chapter 11 in our Holes book. They will have some reading homework this week for the book. In science, we will be be going over the body in Chapter 13. We will start this week studying lesson 4. We will have spelling words and vocab words from our Holes book.
This year is winding down fast. Please make sure your child turns in all homework on time. This is super important. I don't want the next 3 weeks to be a waste of time. Let's use the next 3 weeks as a springboard into 5th grade. Let's give it all we've got.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com.

Thank you,
Mrs. Wallace

Newsletter Aims Week

2010-04-12T06:17:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents and Students,

AIMS Testing begins this week. This is a super important week for your child and our school. In order to be successful on this test, students need adequate rest, full tummies, and an alert mind. Please make sure that your child goes to bed earlier this week. There will be no homework this to make sure that students have no excuse to stay up late.

During the aims week, we will be doing several different experiments in class. I will need your help bringing in items for the experiments. Also, we will need healthy snacks for this week. The only required item that each student needs to bring is a white t-shirt in their size. We will be making “I Survived the Aims Test” T-shirts. We will wear these on the following Monday and take a picture.

Thank you for all the responses for the items we will need in class. I will send home a list today or tomorrow listing the things that we still need. I can already tell you that only one person has signed up to bring T-Shirt paint. We will need this by Tuesday in order to start our shirts.

Thank you,
Mrs. Wallace

Upcoming Events

2010-04-06T22:19:00.000-07:00

April Calendar
7 Dress Down Day
9 Character Lunch
9 BINGO Night – last one this school year!
12-16 AIMS Testing
19-23 Penny War Week
21 Jump for Heart and a Walk for another agency
23 Mother/Son Dance

May Calendar
3-7 Book Fair – Buy One, Get One Free!
3-7 Teacher Appreciation Week
5 Dress Down Day
7 Pancake Breakfast with the Principal
28 Last day of school

Aims Week Coming Soon

2010-04-06T22:18:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents and Students,
AIMS Testing begins next week. This is a super important week for your child and our school. Please start preparing your child this week, so that they will be ready for next week. In order to be successful on this test, students need adequate rest, full tummies, and an alert mind. Please make sure that your child goes to bed earlier during aims week. There will be no homework aims week to make sure that students have no excuse to stay up late. Homework for Tuesday-Thursday this week will be spelling and aims fact practice. Please go over the spelling list and the fact practice test with your child each night.
During the aims week, we will be doing several different experiments in class. I will need your help bringing in items for the experiments. Also, we will need healthy snacks for this week. Below is a sign up list for the items we need for this week. The only required item that each student needs to bring is a white t-shirt in their size. We will be making “I Survived the Aims Test” T-shirts. We will wear these on the following Monday and take a picture.

2010-04-06T22:17:00.001-07:00

Dear Parents and Students,
I hope that all of you had a wonderful long weekend.
We had a great week of learning last week. We continued to do reading workshops in class. The kids love it. In English, we will be going over figurative language. This week we will focus on AIMS Preparation. This is a super important week for review before the test. Please make sure your child is at school on time every day this week.
I look forward to a wonderful week of learning. Check the link for the upcoming events. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or call me at school. Also, don’t forget to check out the blog.

Thank You,
Mrs. Wallace

vocab list

2010-03-02T16:08:00.001-08:00

Spelling/Vocabulary List
1. native- someone who was born and is still living in a place
2. foreign- someone or something from a different country
3. excited- a really happy feeling
4. calm- to relax
5. dissimilar- not alike
6. identical- exactly alike
7. reduce- to make things smaller
8. enlarge- to make things bigger
9. appear- to show
10. vanish- to disappear
11. collect- to gather
12. disperse- to give out
13. torrent- a downpour
14. trickle- a sprinkle
15. maintain- to keep something
16. discontinue- to stop it
17. snare- to catch something
18. release- to let something go
19. methodical- neat and orderly; organized
20. haphazard- messy and unorganized
21. antonym- a word that means the opposite of another word.

Homework
Monday- Write 1-8.
Tuesday- Write 9-16.
Wednesday- Write 17-21.
Thursday- Study for test

2010-03-02T16:04:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents and Students,

Happy Monday! I hope that all of you had a wonderful weekend.

Although last week was a short week, we accomplished several things. We focused on Aims review and finished CBM testing. We will begin with Math Lesson 85 this week. We will also finish reading the book Double Fudge. In English, we will then be going over rules for adding commas. In science, we will start talking about simple machines. In history/geography, we will going over how to read different types of maps. We will also continue practicing for the aims test. We will take time out each day for about 10 minutes to go over flashcards. We will also take about an hour each Friday to review. This is the time to drill those multiplication and division flashcards at home. Success cannot be achieved through class work only. We must work together to help your child succeed and meet the goals that are set before them.

I look forward to a wonderful week of learning. Check the link for the upcoming events. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or call me at school. Also, don’t forget to check out the blog.

Thank You,
Mrs. Wallace

Vocab list

2010-02-14T20:03:00.001-08:00

Vocabulary List
1. synonyms – a word that means the same or almost the same as another word
2. romp- to play
3. appoint- choose
4. startle- to surprise someone
5. grief- sorrow
6. jittery- nervous
7. sweltering- really hot
8. glee- delight
9. vessel- a ship is one kind of vessel
10. pledge- promise
11. triumph- victory
12. unfurl- unfold
13. vast- great
14. thaw- melt
15. nimble- quick
16. din- loud noise
17. trophy- a prize
18. garment- something you wear
19. eerie- strange
20. chide- chide
21. fret- worry

Homework
Monday- Write 1-8.
Tuesday- Write 9-16.
Wednesday- Write 17-21.
Thursday- Study for Vocabulary Test

Spelling List

2010-02-14T20:02:00.001-08:00

Spelling List
1. synonyms
2. romp
3. appoint
4. startle
5. grief
6. jittery
7. sweltering
8. glee
9. vessel
10. pledge
11. triumph
12. unfurl
13. vast
14. thaw
15. nimble
16. din
17. trophy
18. garment
19. eerie
20. chide
21. fret

Homework
Monday- 3xs each
Tuesday- Spelling Sentences
Wednesday- ABC order
Thursday- 2xs each & study for test

2010-02-14T19:42:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents and Students,

Happy Monday! I hope that all of you had a wonderful weekend. I passed out progress reports last Monday. Please let me know if you want to meet. I have already contacted several of you.

We will begin with Math Lesson 83 this week. We will also continue reading the book Double Fudge. In English, we will then be going over capitalization and punctuation. In science, we will continue going over electricity and magnetism. I am sending home a study guide on Monday. We will take the test on Thursday. In history/geography, we will going over how to read different types of maps. We will also continue practicing for the aims test. We will take time out each day for about 10 minutes to go over flashcards. We will also take about an hour each Friday to review. This is the time to drill those multiplication and division flashcards at home. Success cannot be achieved through class work only. We must work together to help your child succeed and meet the goals that are set before them.

Thanks to all of you that sent in items for our Fiesta. We had a wonderful day.

I will also be sending home an extra credit opportunity sheet by Friday. I will give you two copies stapled. Please sign and return one and keep the other for directions.

I look forward to a wonderful week of learning. Don’t forget to sign your child up for the talent show in the front office. Check the link for the upcoming events. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or call me at school. Also, don’t forget to check out the blog.

Thank You,
Mrs. Wallace

2010-02-07T19:11:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents and Students,

Happy Monday! I hope that all of you had a wonderful weekend.

We will begin with Math Lesson 79 this week. We will also continue reading the book Double Fudge. In English, we will then be going over dictionary skills and metaphors. In science, we will continue going over electricity and magnetism. In history/geography, we will going over how to read different types of maps. We will also continue practicing for the aims test. We will take time out each day for about 10 minutes to go over flashcards. We will also take about an hour each Friday to review. This is the time to drill those multiplication and division flashcards at home. Success cannot be achieved through class work only. We must work together to help your child succeed and meet the goals that are set before them.

Our Valentine Party will be Feb. 12th. We will be having a Nacho Party. Please send in the party forms by Tuesday. I do want the students to have a competition for the most creative Valentine's box or bag to store their cards. The winner will get a special prize.

I look forward to a wonderful week of learning. Don’t forget to sign your child up for the talent show in the front office. Check the link for the upcoming events. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or call me at school. Also, don’t forget to check out the blog.

Thank You,
Mrs. Wallace

2010-01-19T05:59:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents and Students,

Happy Tuesday! I hope that all of you had a wonderful long weekend.

We will begin with Math Lesson 70 this week. We will also continue reading the book Double Fudge. In English, we will finish up studying adjectives. In science, we will do a little weather review. I will be sending home information about an erosion project. I have also been saving 2 liter bottles since this summer. I would like to do a tornado project in the classroom as well. In history/geography, we continue learning about the continents and oceans. The students will be able to label a map showing where each is located. We will also continue practicing for the aims test. We will take time out each day for about 10 minutes to go over flashcards. We will also take about an hour each Friday to review. This is the time to drill those multiplication and division flashcards at home. Success cannot be achieved through class work only. We must work together to help your child succeed and meet the goals that are set before them.

I look forward to a wonderful week of learning. Don’t forget to sign your child up for the talent show in the front office. Check the link for the upcoming events. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or call me at school. Also, don’t forget to check out the blog.

Thank You,
Mrs. Wallace

Upcoming Events
1/22- Daddy Daughter Dance at Lakeside from 7-9pm
1/27- 100th Day: Make sure your child is here that day. I have lots of fun stuff planned.
2/3 - Dress Down Day
2/5 - Mid-Quarter ends
2/5 - Character Luncheon
2/5 - BINGO Night
2/8 - Mid-Quarter Grades
2/8 - 12 Love of Reading Week
2/18 - Skate Night from 6 to 8
2/25 - 26 Rodeo Break

Newsletter and Spelling List

2010-01-11T19:55:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents and Students,

Wow! It is great to finally be back. I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas and a great start to the new year. I am so glad to be back in my classroom. I missed the students and staff last week.

We will begin with Math Lesson 67 this week. We will also start reading the book Double Fudge. It is the second book to Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing. I know the students will love reading this book. In English, we will review nouns and verbs for the first day. We will later move on to adjectives. In science, we will do a little weather review. I will be sending home information about an erosion project. I have also been saving 2 liter bottles since this summer. I would like to do a tornado project in the classroom as well. In history/geography, we will be learning about the continents and oceans. The students will be able to label a map showing where each is located. We will also start practicing for the aims test. We will take time out each day for about 10 minutes to go over flashcards. We will also take about an hour each Friday to review. This is the time to drill those multiplication and division flashcards at home. Success cannot be achieved through class work only. We must work together to help your child succeed and meet the goals that are set before them.

I look forward to a wonderful week of learning. Don’t forget to sign your child up for the talent show in the front office. Check the link for the upcoming events. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or call me at school. Also, don’t forget to check out the blog.

Thank You,
Mrs. Wallace

Test:
Friday- Spelling
Math Test
Math Multiplication Review Test

Upcoming Events:
1/15- Fuddruckers fundraiser from 10:30am to closing
1/15- Movie Night
1/18- Martin Luther King Holiday- No school
1/22- Daddy Daughter Dance at Lakeside from 7-9pm
1/27- 100th Day: Make sure your child is here that day. I have lots of fun stuff planned.

Spelling List:

1. wonderful
2. discover
3. among
4. blood
5. front
6. other
7. brother
8. money
9. cover
10. month
11. monkey
12. done
13. sponge
14. nothing
15. above
16. stomach
17. once
18. become
19. another
20. won

Christmas Party Information

2009-12-11T05:21:00.001-08:00

I can’t believe next week is the last week before break. It seems that November and December have flown by so quickly. It is time for our Christmas Party. It will be Tuesday, December 15th at 11:00. I am asking the students to bring in food. I have heard that some of you are excellent cooks. I can’t wait to try it firsthand. It doesn’t have to be a specific type of food. I wanted to let the students and parents bring what they want to bring this time. I have a microwave so if something needs to be heated up that would be fine. If you want ideas, or to know what everyone else is bringing, I can let you know Monday afternoon.

2009-11-15T22:00:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents and Students,

I hope that all of you had a wonderful weekend. We had a great week last week. I am looking forward to another great week of learning.

Last week we read about the“Tyrannosaurus.” Each group created their own dinosaur. They named it, told what it weighed, and told what it ate. I was very impressed by the creativity. In Math, we continued to cover adding and subtracting decimals. We also talked about dividing with remainders. In English/Writing, we began discussing verbs. In science, we began discussing weather.

This week we will be reading about the wooly mammoth. In Math, we will begin with lesson 55. In English/Writing, we will continue talking about verbs.

Several things are coming up in the near future. The Thanksgiving Feast is the first thing on the list. Our 4th grade class is responsible for bringing the gravy. I would like for each student to bring in a jar of gravy for the feast. Please send in a jar with a lid or a can with a pull up top. I also need for parents to bring in crockpots or warmers for that day.

The Christmas program will be the next thing on the list. I believe the christmas program will be on December 9th. I am still unsure about the times. Our class will be performing “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” We already have several ideas for our performance, but any ideas that you may have would be welcomed. Also, if any one wants to volunteer to help with hair and costumes, that would be great. I am really excited about this performance. We have already started practicing the music. I hope that each of you will make plans to join us.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or mwallace@lpatucson.org. Also, check out our class blog at http://mrswallacelpa.blogspot.com.

Important Note:
I will be taking a few personal days due to medical reasons on November 23rd- December 4th. I have a wonderful substitute named Mr. Noah that will be filling in for me those days. I have everything well planned and laid out for him. The students have had Mr. Noah as a substitute before, and they loved him. I will be able to be contacted by email during that time. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com.

Spelling List: Words with long O
1. clothes
2. total
3. oak
4. ocean
5. obey
6. throat
7. pony
8. poem
9. coach
10. coast
11. goes
12. almost
13. only
14. comb
15. motor
16. hotel
17. soap
18. zero
19. toe
20. program
Homework: Monday- Spelling 3xs each
Tuesday- Spelling Sentences
Wednesday- ABC order
Thursday: Study for Test

2009-11-08T17:19:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents and Students,

I hope that all of you had a wonderful weekend. We had a great week last week. I am looking forward to another great week of learning.

Last week we read about “Strange Creatures That Really Lived.” We also watched a national geographic video about dinosaurs. In Math, we continued to cover adding and subtracting decimals. In English/Writing, we finished up with nouns. We took a test over all types of nouns. In science, we finished up talking about renewable and nonrenewable resources. We ended the week with our class party for winning the candy drive. The class had so much fun.

This week we will be reading about the tyrannosaurus and the wooly mammoth. We will also be doing a fun project about dinosaurs. In Math, we will begin with lesson 51. In English/Writing, we will start talking about verbs. We will also have a review list for spelling this week. I had 19 star spellers last week. That means 19 students who made a 100 or higher on their spelling test.

Several things are coming up in the near future. The Thanksgiving Feast is the first thing on the list. Our 4th grade class is responsible for bringing the gravy. I would like for each student to bring in a jar of gravy for the feast. Please send in a jar with a lid or a can with a pull up top.

The Christmas program will be the next thing on the list. I will give you dates and times for that ASAP. Our class will be performing “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” We already have several ideas for our performance, but any ideas that you may have would be welcomed. Also, if any one wants to volunteer to help with hair and costumes, that would be great. I am really excited about this performance. We have already started practicing the music. I hope that each of you will make plans to join us.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or mwallace@lpatucson.org. Also, check out our class blog at http://mrswallacelpa.blogspot.com.

November:
11 - Veterans Day – NO SCHOOL Test for the week:
13 - Mid-quarter Friday: Math Test, Spelling Test
13 - Boston Market fundraiser
17 - Skate Night from 6 to 8 p.m.
24 - Thanksgiving Feast
25-27 - Thanksgiving – NO SCHOOL

2009-10-25T21:56:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents & Students,
I hope that you had a wonderful weekend. We had a wonderful week last week. I am looking forward to another week of learning.

We will finish our book report this week. In Math, we will be starting with lesson 40. We will also be learning our 10 multiplication tables. In English, we will be going over nouns. In science, we will be start studying about fossil fuels.

We are bringing in candy for the harvest festival. The class that brings the most will win a party for the class. We want to win. Please start bring in candy. Thank you to those who have already brought candy.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or mwallace@lpatucson.org. Also, check out our class blog at http://mrswallacelpa.blogspot.com.

Upcoming Events:
10/26-29- "Drug Awareness Week"
10/30- Harvest Festival 6-9pm at the Lakeside campus
11/2- Gold Canyon Sale
11/4- Dress down for $1
11/6- Character Lunch for Respect
11/6- Movie Night
11/11- No school
11/13- Midquarter
11/13- Boston Market Fundraiser
11/17- Skate Night
11/24- Thanksgiving Feast
11/25-27- No school
11/30- Chick-fil-a Calendar fundraiser

Test for the Week:
Wednesday- Math Test
Thursday- Science Vocab Test
Friday- Multiplication Test
Spelling Test

SpellingCity.com - Spelling List
Spelling list- Oct. 26th
1. hobby
2. wash
3. model
4. forgot
5. doctor
6. contest
7. object
8. o'clock
9. wallet
10. cotton
11. dollar
12. solve
13. watch
14. knock
15. problem
16. bottom
17. swallow
18. beyond
19. knot
20. hospital

2009-10-18T18:52:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents & Students,
I hope that you had a wonderful weekend. We had a wonderful week last week. I am looking forward to another week of learning.

Last week we finished reading "Tales of a 4th grade Nothing." We will start our book report this week. I will be helping them with this book report in class. They will have some homework to do for the report. In Math, we will be starting with lesson 36. We will also be learning our 9 multiplication tables. In English, we will be going over proper and common nouns. In science, we will be finishing up with animal adaptations.

Afterschool is now using our classroom in the afternoon. I am working on a plan to start help class again. I will let you know something by next week. I will also be finishing the CBM testing Monday and Tuesday.

We are bringing in candy for the harvest festival. The class that brings the most will win a party for the class. We want to win. Please start bring in candy. Thank you to those who have already brought candy.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or mwallace@lpatucson.org. Also, check out our class blog at http://mrswallacelpa.blogspot.com.

Test for the Week: Monday- Math Test Friday- Multiplication TestSpelling Test

Upcoming Events: 10/22- Chick- fil- a fundraiser
10/30- Harvest Festival 6-9pm at the Lakeside campus

Spelling Words:

1. quiet
2. giant
3. smile
4. twice
5. child
6. buy
7. climb
8. blind
9. write
10. size
11. life
12. awhile
13. slide
14. surprise
15. wise
16. knife
17. sunshine
18. beside
19. behind
20. iron

2009-10-04T21:28:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents & Students,
I hope that you had a wonderful weekend. We had a wonderful week last week. I am looking forward to another week of learning.
This week we will finish reading Tales of a 4th grade Nothing. We will start our book reports when we return from the break. In math, we will start with lesson 31. Please remember to practice your multiplication tables at home. In writing, we will be going over nouns. In science, we will finish going over animal classification. In history, we will continue to go over AZ history. Reports are due Monday and Tuesday of this week.
Please make sure that your child is at school on time on Thursday. It is the 40th Day and one of the most important days for our school. We will be doing special activities that day. You will not want to miss out.
Help class has started on Monday and Thursday from 3:30- 4:00. Also, don't forget about the breakfast party on Friday morning. Please send in the party form ASAP. If you are bringing items for the goody bags, please bring them in by Wednesday.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or mwallace@lpatucson.org. Also, check out our class blog at http://mrswallacelpa.blogspot.com.

Events to Remember:
10/7- Dress Down for $1
10/8- 40th Day (PJ Day)
10/9- Report Cards go outHalf day, no lunch or afterschool
10/12-13- Harvest Break
10/13- Skate Night at Skate Country from 6-8pm

Test for the Week:
Monday- Reading Test
Tuesday- Science Review Test
Thursday- Multiplication test 8, Spelling Test (Check out www.spellingcity.com. )

2009-09-27T21:30:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents & Students,
I hope that you had a wonderful weekend. We had a wonderful week last week. I am looking forward to another week of learning.
This week we will continue reading Tales of a 4th grade Nothing. In math, we will start with lesson 27. Please remember to practice your multiplication tables at home. In writing, we will be going over nouns. In science, we will continue going over animal classification. In history, we will continue to go over AZ history. Reports are due Monday and Friday of this week. We also have reports due on Monday and Tuesday of next week.
Help class has started on Monday and Thursday from 3:30- 4:00. Help Class is not manditory, but if your child is struggling in an area, it is suggested. Help class will focus on each individual child's struggles. It will provide help in Writing, Math, and Science. If you would like for your child to stay, please send in a note giving them permission. I will not force a child to stay for help class. Thirty minutes will go by fast, so I want to help those that want and need help.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or mwallace@lpatucson.org. Also, check out our class blog at http://mrswallacelpa.blogspot.com.

Test for the Week:
Monday- Reading Test
Friday- Multiplication test 7,
Spelling Test (Check out www.spellingcity.com. )

Events to Remember:
10/2- Character Lunch
10/2-Pancake Breakfast
10/2- Bingo Night
10/7- Dress Down for $1
10/8- 40th Day (PJ Day)
10/9- Report Cards go out (Half day, no lunch or afterschool)
10/12-13- Harvest Break
10/13- Skate Night at Skate Country from 6-8pm

2009-09-20T19:25:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents & Students,
I hope that you had a wonderful weekend. We had a wonderful week last week. I am looking forward to another week of learning. I sent home progress reports last week. I have made appointments with parents that requested to meet. If you feel like we need to meet, send in a note and I will contact you ASAP.
This week we will continue reading Tales of a 4th grade Nothing. In math, we will start with lesson 21. Please remember to practice your multiplication tables at home. In science, we will continue going over animal classification. In history, we will continue to go over AZ history. I am sending home report due dates this week. Please look over the day that these items are due.
This week I will start help class on Monday and Thursday from 3:30- 4:00. Help Class is not manditory, but if your child is struggling in an area, it is suggested. Help class will focus on each individual child's struggles. It will provide help in Writing, Math, and Science. If you would like for your child to stay, please send in a note giving them permission. I will not force a child to stay for help class. Thirty minutes will go by fast, so I want to help those that want and need help.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or mwallace@lpatucson.org. Also, check out our class blog at http://mrswallacelpa.blogspot.com.

Projects/Reports

2009-09-20T19:16:00.000-07:00

Project/Report Due Dates
This was given to your child on Monday, September 21st. Projects/Reports can be turned in as they are finished. Extra credit will not be given for turning them early. I want the projects/reports to be neat and creative. Points will be given for creativity, neatness, facts, pictures, and accuracy. Make sure that this is turned in on time. It will be a letter grade off for each day it is late. The students will have a chance to work on their projects during computer time on Wednesdays. Please let me know if they need more computer time at school to work on this project. I will make sure they get the time they need either before or after school.
Science/Writing:
Monday, September 28th- Amphibian Poster/Report: The poster must have at least 10 pictures and 10 facts. All facts must be in a complete sentence. You may use the internet to get all pictures and facts. I will give students an outline for the written report on Monday. This will count as 2 test grades.
Friday, October 2nd- Reptile Fact Booklet: Place a picture of a reptile on the front cover. There should be at least 10 facts about reptiles in your booklet. The booklet can be as small or as big as you want, but be creative. We have plenty of construction paper in our classroom that can be used for this project. The students have made booklets for the different chapters of our reading book, so they should have an idea of what I am looking for. Extra pictures would be great to put in the booklet. All facts must be in a complete sentence. Remember be creative. This is worth 2 test grades.
History/Research reading:
Monday, October 5th- Poster/Report of about one of these Indian tribes: Anasazi, Hohokam, or Mogollon: The poster must have at least 10 pictures and 10 facts. There also needs to be a written report for the tribe you choose. I will give your child time during computers to work on this project as well. This will count as 2 test grades.
Math: Grocery Store Math
Tuesday, October 6th- This is a super easy and fun way to make a 100. I will give your child a grocery store math sheet on Monday. Read and follow the directions on the paper. You do not have to buy the items on the list. This is also a great family project. This will make grocery shopping with the family fun and exciting.

2009-09-13T23:00:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents & Students,
I hope that you had a wonderful weekend. We had a wonderful week last week. I am looking forward to another week of learning.
This week we will continue reading Tales of a 4th grade Nothing. In math, we will start with lesson 18. Please remember to practice your multiplication tables at home. In science, we will continue going over animal classification. Don't forget to study for the test! In history, we will continue to go over AZ history.
This week I will start help class on Monday and Thursday from 3:30- 4:00. Help Class is not manditory, but if your child is struggling in an area, it is suggested. Help class will focus on each individual child's struggles. It will provide help in Writing, Math, and Science. If you would like for your child to stay, please send in a note giving them permission. I will not force a child to stay for help class. Thirty minutes will go by fast, so I want to help those that want and need help.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or mwallace@lpatucson.org. Also, check out our class blog at http://mrswallacelpa.blogspot.com.

Test for the Week:
Thursday- Science Test
Friday- Multiplication test 5, Spelling Test (Check out www.spellingcity.com. )

Events to Remember:
9/14-15- Progress Reports go out
10/2- Character Lunch
10/2-Pancake Breakfast
10/2- Bingo Night
10/7- Dress Down for $1
10/8- 40th Day (PJ Day)
10/9- Report Cards go outHalf day, no lunch or afterschool
10/12-13- Harvest Break
10/13- Skate Night at Skate Country from 6-8pm

Spelling Test 5- September 14
1.them
2.went
3.fence
4.speak
5.reason
6.beat
7.money
8.valley
9.honey
10.monkey
11.credit
12.engine
13.contest
14.least
15.steal
16.treat
17.season
18.hockey
19.alley
20.donkey
21. escaped
22. celery
23. squeaked
24. bleachers
25. jersey

Homework:
Monday- 3xs each
Tuesday- Spelling Sentences
Wednesday- ABC order
Thursday- Study for Test

2009-09-08T20:52:00.000-07:00

Spelling List 4- September 8th
1. care
2. because
3. brake
4. track
5. pocket
6. stiff
7. enough
8. laughed
9. photo
10. alphabet
11. cover
12. record
13. Kansas
14. snack
15. attack
16. muffin
17. giraffe
18. rough
19. dolphin
20. elephant
21. cuckoo clock
22. freckles
23. sheriff
24. autograph
25. headphones

Tuesday- Spelling 3xs each
Wednesday- Spelling Sentences
Thursday- ABC order
Friday- Test

2009-09-07T20:49:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents & Students,
I hope that you had a wonderful long weekend. We had a wonderful week last week. I am looking forward to another week of learning.
This week we will begin reading Tales of a 4th grade Nothing. I am sure that the students will love this book. In math, we will start with lesson 15. We will focus on adding and subtracting with regrouping. Please remember to practice your multiplication tables at home. In science, we will continue going over animal classification. Don't forget to study for the test! In history, we will continue to go over AZ history. In Writing, we will continue to go over sentences. This week will focus on run-on sentences. Don't forget to study for your test!
This week I will start help class on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30- 4:00. Help Class is not manditory, but if your child is struggling in an area, it is suggested. Help class will focus on each individual child's struggles. It will provide help in Writing, Math, and Science. If you would like for your child to stay, please send in a note giving them permission. I will not force a child to stay for help class. Thirty minutes will go by fast, so I want to help those that want and need help.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or mwallace@lpatucson.org. Also, check out our class blog at http://mrswallacelpa.blogspot.com.

Test for the Week:
Tuesday- Multiplication Table 4 Test
Thursday- English Test, Science Test
Friday- Math Test, Multiplication test 5, Spelling Test (Check out www.spellingcity.com. )

Events to Remember:
9/9- Entertainment books are due!
9/11- Heroes Night at Lakeside
9/11- Midquarter Ends
9/14-15- Progress Reports go out

I will post the spelling list tomorrow!

Weekly Newsletter- August 31

2009-08-29T14:26:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents & Students,

We had a wonderful week. I want to say a big thank you for coming to Open House. I enjoyed having a chance to meet and talk with you. My students loved showing you their desks and self-portraits. If you did not get a chance to come, but you would like to meet just send me an email or note.

We have had an exciting week of learning. This week we started CBM testing. We will finish the testing by Tuesday. This is a test that each teacher does to show where each child is in reading and writing. Next week, we will will continue to cover animal classification. In math, we will begin with lesson 9. Please continue to practice the multiplication tables with your child. We will be working on Multiplication Table 4 this week. In writing, we reviewed the 4 types of sentences. Ask your child to tell you the 4 types and what sound they make. We also learned how to find the subject and the predicate in each sentence. Ask your child to tell you the secret code for locating the predicate. In history, we will be going over Arizona State History. In science, we will continue animal classification.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com or mwallace@lpatucson.org.

Test for the Week:

Friday- Multiplication Table 4 Test

Spelling Test (Check out www.spellingcity.com. Go to FIND A LIST, Username, mwallace1, Spelling List 2- Aug. 31st. This is a great place to play games, practice, and take a pre-test with your spelling words.)

Events to Remember:

8/31- Picture Day

9/2- Dress Down Day (Bring $1.00)

9/4- Movie Night

9/11- Heroes Night at Lakeside

Spelling List 3- August 31st

1. Arizona
2. Phoenix
3. Tucson
4. United States
5. North America
6. their
7. there
8. they're
9. city
10. country
11. they
12. this
13. under
14. want
15. was
16. well
17. went
18. what
19. white
20. who
21. will
22. with
23. yes
24. where
25. how

Homework

Mon.- 3xs each

Tues.- Sentences (You may use 2 spelling words for each sentence.)

Wed.- ABC order

Thurs.- Study for Test

Open House

2009-08-27T06:33:00.000-07:00

I just wanted thank all the parents and students for coming out to open house. Don't about forget the Spelling and Math tests tomorrow. Study Hard!

Weekly Newsletter

2009-08-22T13:30:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents & Students,
I am looking forward to another great week. The students have been great about following the dress code for the most part. Please make sure that your child wears a belt to school if they have belt loops.
We have had an exciting week of learning. Next week, we will will continue to cover animal classification. This past week we studied about fish and reptiles. This week we will be learning about amphibians, birds, and invertebrates. In math, we will begin with lesson 5. Please continue to practice the multiplication tables with your child. In writing, we have been learning about the 4 types of sentences. Ask your child to tell you the 4 types and what sound they make. At the end of each day, we go around and name one thing that we learned that day.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at mandienschool@yahoo.com. I hope to see you at Open House on Wednesday, August 26th from 6-8 p.m.!

Test for the Week:
Tuesday- Quiz over Fish/Reptiles
Friday- Math Test
Multiplication Table 3 Test
Spelling Test (Check out www.spellingcity.com. Go to FIND A LIST, Username, mwallace1, Spelling List 2- Aug. 24th. This is a great place to play games, practice, and take a pre-test with your spelling words.)

Events to Remember:
8/24- Entertainment Books Go Home
8/25-27- Book Fair
8/26- Open House
9/2- Dress Down Day (Bring $1.00)
9/4- Movie Night
9/11- Heroes Night at Lakeside

Spelling List

1. one
2. two
3. three
4. four
5. five
6. six
7. seven
8. eight
9. nine
10. ten
11. eleven
12. twelve
13. thirteen
14. fourteen
15. fifteen
16. sixteen
17. seventeen
18. eighteen
19. nineteen
20. twenty
21. thirty
22. forty
23. fifty
24. sixty
25. seventy
26. eighty
27. ninety
28. hundred
29. thousand
30. million

HomeworkMonday- Write each word three times each
Tuesday- Spelling sentences (You may use 2 spelling words in a sentence.)
Wednesday- ABC order
Thursday- Study for your spelling test