Tuesday, December 10

Homework tonight is to finish the last writing prompt in the ISTEP practice booklet. It will be due Friday and needs to include enough details to take up the entire page and a half.  It should also be written using big, strong, COMPLETE sentences.  Tomorrow is the big day.  I am still hoping to see everyone at the movies!  There are still a few permission slips out.  I made a few calls tonight, and will make more in the morning.  So if you have not yet turned in your permission slip please email me or turn it in first thing tomorrow.  Here is another copy, or you can just send me an email/write me a note to let me know you will be there.

Monday, December 9

Have you heard of The Tale of tale of Despereaux?  Not the movie...the book.  They are very different.  In Team33 we are reading the book so students can discover just how different they are.  At the end of next week we will watch the movie so we can compare and contrast the book with the movie.  I have assured all the students that they will hate watching the movie, after reading the book.  Of course, the book is SOOOO much better!

I have heard that FROZEN is an incredible movie! I can't wait to see it with all the 4th graders on Wednesday.  Many slips have already been turned in.  If you have not turned in the form for Frozen, please turn it in tomorrow.  I will be personally calling anyone who has not turned it in by the end of the day tomorrow.

The Homework Page is now updated.  Tonight's homework is Feedback and Data Binder Reflection page, Math worksheet, and Read.  A few students did not get their behavior log signed over the weekend, so they should have brought it home to get it signed this evening.

Thursday, December 5

Two Time Top Dog!

We had a very productive day.  We reviewed the Lesson 8/9 Spelling and Vocab packet. It really seems like the students are catching on to how to manipulate the word parts.  We also finished up our center work.  Tomorrow will be our Week 17 ExamView assessment over this weeks learning objectives along with a some review of previous learning objectives.

This weeks Learning Objectives:

• Build strong sentences.
• Recognize the genre Realistic Fiction by its features.
• Compare and Contrast Realistic Fiction stories.
• Categorize the short o sound combinations of au, aw , and al .
• Increase spelling through the study of word parts.

Wednesday, December 4

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  In their free time students have been working hard to decorate the room with a hand made Christmas tree and beautiful paper snowflakes.  It looks wonderful! I think it might even look prettier than last years.

Couple important notes for today:

1. There will not be Learning Continued tomorrow.  There is a conflict with a district meeting that is scheduled.  I sent a green slip home with each child that is signed up to stay for Learning Continued. Please sign the slip to let me know you are aware or you can just reply to this email.  Either way, I just want to ensure that they have a safe place to go after school.

2.  It is that time again.  The time of year to be thankful for all we have and be aware of those that are struggling.  We now have a Good Cheer basket in the classroom.  Anything you are able to send, even just one can, will make a big difference to a hungry family this season.

Tuesday, December 3

I want to start by appologizing for the lack of communication this week.  I have been playing catch-up from Thanksgiving break, and of course I have had meetings everyday.  I will get better ;)

Next I need to make sure you are up-to-date on some important information:

• The Week 17 Overview went home Monday.  You can use this link if you want to review the information again.  It is also on our website under Literacy Link Newsletters.
• Secret Santa Shopping is tomorrow and Thursday for our class. Please send money in a sealed envelope and remind the children the importance of keeping their money private.
• The monthly dinner date has been changed to a movie date.  Information came home on a blue form.  Please fill out and return the blue form as soon as possible. If you need another copy just click the link.
• Green 4H forms went home this week. I am one of the leaders and would like your child to be a member of our group.  Please contact me if you would like additional information.
• Homework site has been updated. A few parents asked for a link to the demonstration video.  You can use these links and it is also linked on the Homework page.
• Winter NWEA is next week, but we are not worried!  We've got this!
• Christmas is coming! Our party will be Thursday, December 19th.  More information on our Christmas celebrations is coming soon.

Team 33 Tweet

What's Happening? 12/02/2013 - http://t.co/hsba3w2V4O

— Needham Team 33 (@NeedhamTeam33) December 2, 2013

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December 02, 2013 at 05:01PM

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Team 33 Tweet

Yep that's five gems on the behavior clip. Congrats to our top dog! pic.twitter.com/fmGG60JANp

— Needham Team 33 (@NeedhamTeam33) December 2, 2013

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