February 14-18

 February 14-18

 

Valentine’s Day Celebration

Our Valentine’s day celebration will be happening at 12:30 on Monday, February 14th. We will be making bags ourselves for Valentine’s in class. If you are in need of Valentine’s Day Cards for your students please let me know and I am more than happy to get extras. Bringing Valentine cards to pass out is optional.

 

Pajama Day

We are allowing all 4th grade students to wear pajamas to school on Monday, February 14th.  This is optional.  Please make sure if your child chooses to participate that pajamas are school and weather appropriate.

 

4th Grade Swimming

*Permission slips have been sent home.  Please return them as soon as possible if you have not done so already.

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Your child will soon be participating in our third grade water safety and swimming program (This program is traditionally held for 3rd graders, however, this program was suspended last year).  Classes will be held at the St. Joseph High School pool.  Students are transported to the pool on St. Joseph School buses, with teachers accompanying the classes.

Our water safety and swimming course offers instruction in survival swimming.  No individual is ever drown-proof.  We discuss various water related emergencies as well as practical life saving skills.

Classes will start on Wednesdays April 27, May 11, May 18, and May 25 for Brown School.  Each class will meet for four days. 

Your child will need a swimsuit, towel, plastic bag (for wet swimsuit and towel) and swim cap (if they want one).  Please put your child’s name on all of these items, so lost items can be returned.

Please fill out the slip below and return it by Friday April 22.  If you know of any problem, physical or mental, that might interfere with your child’s participation in this program, please inform us.  All students are expected to participate in this unit.

-Mr. Pfahler and Ms. Pagel (P.E. Teachers)

 

Dressing for the Weather

As the temperature fluctuates throughout the winter, so does what is on the ground.  Sometimes it is snowy.  Other times when it warms up, the ground is quite muddy.  Please talk with your child about the importance of wearing boots and also choosing to stay out of the mud when possible.

 

Apple Cider & Hot Chocolate Sales

Our 5th grade class is hosting a fundraiser.  At 3rd recess on Mondays and Thursdays during the month of  February, apple cider and hot chocolate will be available for purchase for $1 per cup.  

 

Homework Reminder

Homework each week consists of reading 20+ minutes at home (this can be a library book, magazine, newspaper, online book, etc) and practicing multiplication and division facts 1 through 12. Mastering multiplication and division facts is vital to our learning this year.

 

Mrs. Bawks' Brown School Family Blog:

Please don't forget to take a peek at Mrs. Bawks' Brown School Family Blog each week. CLICK HERE to read it.

 

What Are We Learning This Week

Math: This week we are continuing our study of ordering multi-digit numbers.  In addition, we will be looking at multiples of 1,000,  10,000  and 100,000 and how other numbers relate to them.  CLICKING HERE.

 

ELA: We will study the concept of descriptive nonfiction text structure.  Students will explore the author’s use of sensory details in text.

 

Writing: We will continue work on our persuasive essay by organizing our thoughts using a graphic organizer.  In addition, we will begin writing our introduction.

 

Social Studies:  We will continue our study of human geography as we study push and pull factors and immigration to the United States.

 

P2:  Our word this week is Love. You value close relationships with others and being close to people.

 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Mon. 2/14 - Valentine’s Day Party & Pajama Day

Wed. 2/16-Late Start (school begins at 9:20 am) and Music make-up day

Fri. 2/18- No School

Mon. 2/21- No School

Wed. 2/23 - Late Start (school begins at 9:20am)