Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-30-14

Parents,

Spring Pictures.  These have been sent home for you to review.  If you would like to order, please following the included instructions.  If you are not ordering, please return these pictures.

Canal/Mill field trip:  Permission slips were sent home this week for our trip on the 27th.  Please complete and return, if you haven't already done so.  An extra copy is attached.

Express yourself:

Thursday - warm colors (red, orange, yellow)

Friday - express yourself!

Reminders:

• OAA letters are due May 5 & 7
  
• May 5 is Max and Erma's WPC Fundraiser night
• Check those bikes! Get out and practice! 
  

Have a great night!

Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reading/Language:  

OAA packet - due tomorrow.
AR Goal is 50% by Friday

Social Studies:

None.

Science: 
None.

Math:  

None.

Spelling:  

Special test over geometry terms. 

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-29-14

Parents,

Spring Pictures.  These have been sent home for you to review.  If you would like to order, please following the included instructions.  If you are not ordering, please return these pictures.

Express yourself:

Wednesday - metallic day

Thursday - warm colors (red, orange, yellow)

Friday - express yourself!

Reminders:

• OAA letters are due May 5 & 7
  
• May 5 is Max and Erma's WPC Fundraiser night
• Check those bikes! Get out and practice! 
  

Have a great night!

Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reading/Language:  

OAA packet - due Thursday.  Students are encouraged to do a story(and questions) each night.
AR Goal is 50% by Friday

Social Studies:

None.

Science: 
None.

Math:  

AM Practice
Students are working toward the 4th quarter goal of mastery of 125 AM objectives for the year.  You can check your child's progress toward this goal at Home Connect.

Spelling:  

Special test over geometry terms.  Students took a practice test today.  They should use purple flash cards to practice.

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-28-14

Parents,

Assignment Notebooks.  Both classes post daily assignments for students to copy in their assignment notebooks.  However, some students are either hoping to remember them, or relying on our daily emails.  They should still be copying this information in their assignment notebooks as part of their daily responsibilities.  You may want to see if your child has been keeping up on this.  Some 5th grade teams do not send nightly emails, and students may suffer some consequences if they are not practicing this daily routine.

Express yourself:

Tuesday - pattern day

Wednesday - metallic day

Thursday - warm colors (red, orange, yellow)

Friday - express yourself!

Reminders:

• Thanks to those who sent in their RSVP for tonight's OAA night.  See you at 6:30.
• OAA letters are due May 5 & 7
  
• Check those bikes!  
  

Have a great night!

Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reading/Language:  

OAA packet - due Thursday.  Students are encouraged to do a story(and questions) each night.
AR Goal is 50% by Friday

Social Studies:

None.

Science: 
Click here to review your child's results on the Science test.

Math:  

None

Spelling:  

Special test over geometry terms.  Students took a practice test today.  They should use purple flash cards to practice.

Fwd: Team Mindcrafters Daily Update - 4-25-14

Parents, 

I forgot to include in the daily update that our Spelling list for next week is all Geometry terms, not Lesson 24 as we would normally do.  Your child has flash cards to use to practice these.  Their test will count as both a Spelling and Math assessment.  They will be read the word by the teacher, such a "parallel", and then they will spell the word beside the matching image on their paper.

I've attached the flash cards since several people were absent today.

Shane Pransky

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Shane Pransky <spransky@anthonywayneschools.org>
Date: Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 3:13 PM
Subject: Team Mindcrafters Daily Update - 4-25-14
To:

Parents,

Blizzard Bag.  Remember these are due on Monday!

Express yourself next week:

Monday - neon day

Tuesday - pattern day

Wednesday - metallic day

Thursday - warm colors (red, orange, yellow)

Friday - express yourself!

Reminders:

• Father daughter dance tonight.
  
• 4th Grade OAA night is Monday, April 28th.  Come join us to learn more about the test.  Students will complete fun activities to review for this important test.  There is a sign up slip to return by April 25th that went home with your child.
• OAA letters are due May 5 & 7
  
• Check those bikes!  
  

Have a great night!

Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reading/Language:  

AR Goal is 50% by Friday

Social Studies:

None.

Science: 
Click here to review your child's results on the Science test.

Math:  

None

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update - 4-25-14

Parents,

Blizzard Bag.  Remember these are due on Monday!

Express yourself next week:

Monday - neon day

Tuesday - pattern day

Wednesday - metallic day

Thursday - warm colors (red, orange, yellow)

Friday - express yourself!

Reminders:

• Father daughter dance tonight.
  
• 4th Grade OAA night is Monday, April 28th.  Come join us to learn more about the test.  Students will complete fun activities to review for this important test.  There is a sign up slip to return by April 25th that went home with your child.
• OAA letters are due May 5 & 7
  
• Check those bikes!  
  

Have a great night!

Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reading/Language:  

AR Goal is 50% by Friday

Social Studies:

None.

Science: 
Click here to review your child's results on the Science test.

Math:  

None

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-24-13

Parents,

Blizzard Bag.  How's your child doing on the completion of their blizzard bags?  Hopefully your child has been pacing themselves so that these are done or nearly done. Bags are due on Monday. 

Math benchmark results. You child should come home with these today.  As a whole, the students made amazing growth this year in Math!  Be sure to celebrate your child's learning growth with them as you look these over.

Tomorrow is wear green for Earth Week!

Reminders:

• Father daughter dance Friday.
  
• 4th Grade OAA night is Monday, April 28th.  Come join us to learn more about the test.  Students will complete fun activities to review for this important test.  There is a sign up slip to return by April 25th that went home with your child.
• Blizzard Bag Day 3 is due Monday, April 28th
• OAA letters are due May 5 & 7
• Check those bikes!  
  

Have a great night!

Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reading/Language:  

AR Goal is 37% by Friday

Social Studies:

None.

Science: 
Click here to review your child's results on the Science test.

Math:  

AM Practice

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-23-14

Parents,

Reminders:

• Father daughter dance Friday.
  
• 4th Grade OAA night is Monday, April 28th.  Come join us to learn more about the test.  Students will complete fun activities to review for this important test.  There is a sign up slip to return by April 25th that went home with your child.
• Blizzard Bag Day 3 is due Monday, April 28th
• OAA letters are due May 5 & 7
• Check those bikes! 
  

Have a great night!

Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reading/Language:  

Text Structures (dino side only).  Students should be bringing home their notebooks from school to use as a resource to help complete this assignment.
AR Goal is 37% by Friday

Social Studies:

None.

Science: 
Click here to review your child's results on the Science test.

Math:  

None.

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-22-14

Parents,

Bike check.  This is a good night to check out the condition of your child's bike and go for a ride.  Check to be sure:

• the tires have air
  
• the brakes work correctly
  
• the bike is the right size for your child
  
• the handle bars work correctly
  
• your child has a properly fitted helmet

Have a great night!

Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reminders:

• Father daughter dance Friday.
  
• 4th Grade OAA night is Monday, April 28th.  Come join us to learn more about the test.  Students will complete fun activities to review for this important test.  There is a sign up slip to return by April 25th that went home with your child.
• Blizzard Bag Day 3 is due Monday, April 28th
• OAA letters are due May 5 & 7

Reading/Language:  

AR Goal is 37% by Friday

Social Studies:

None.

Science: 

Homework is to do the practice test on Moodle (see link below) and review the correct answers.

Test over Slow Earth Changes will be tomorrow.  Study resources are below:

• Brainscape flashcard review
  
• Moodle Practice Test
  

Math:  

None.

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-21-14

Parents,

Blizzard Bag #3.  Due next Monday. 

Supplies.  This is a good time to check with your child to be sure he/she has enough supplies to last through the end of the school year.  Commonly misplaced/used up items include: red marking pens, erasers, glue sticks, pencils, loose-leaf paper, and highlighters.

Bike Hike.  The 4th grade Bike Hike is a little more than a month away.  Your child will need a working, appropriately sized bike and a properly fitted bike helmet to ride along with the group.   If your child does not have a bike or helmet and you can not buy one or borrow one before that day, please also let your child's homeroom teacher know so we can find some to borrow for the day.  If your child does not know how to ride a bike, please contact your teacher so we can make arrangements to transport them for the day.  When we have nice weekends (like this one is expected to be), it is also important for your child to get out and practice riding their bike.  Its a great way to spend time together as a family, too!

OAA Letters.  Mr. Rhodes sent home a letter today about something special you can do to help your child on the days they take their OAA tests.  We would like you to write a short letter to your child with an encouraging message for them that they can open and read before beginning their test.  You'd be amazed at how much this small gesture means to your child.  I always love seeing all of the smiles as the children read these notes from you.  Please send your letter in a sealed envelope with something like "OAA letter" on the front and your child's name. We will save it to open on May 5 and May 7.

Have a great night!

Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reminders:

• Father daughter dance Friday.
  
• 4th Grade OAA night is Monday, April 28th.  Come join us to learn more about the test.  Students will complete fun activities to review for this important test.  There is a sign up slip to return by April 25th that went home with your child.

Reading/Language:  

Firsthand / Secondhand accounts worksheet

AR Goal is 37% by Friday

Social Studies:

None.

Science: 

Test over Slow Earth Changes will be next Wednesday, April 23.  Study resources are below:

• Brainscape flashcard review
  
• Moodle Practice Test
  

Math:  

None.

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-17-14

Parents,

Blizzard Bag #3.  Take advantage of this three day weekend to work on those blizzard bags. I'd love to see some students turn them in on Monday!

Supplies.  This is a good time to check with your child to be sure he/she has enough supplies to last through the end of the school year.  Commonly misplaced/used up items include: red marking pens, erasers, glue sticks, pencils, loose-leaf paper, and highlighters.

Bike Hike.  The 4th grade Bike Hike is a little more than a month away.  Your child will need a working, appropriately sized bike and a properly fitted bike helmet to ride along with the group.   If your child does not have a bike or helmet and you can not buy one or borrow one before that day, please also let your child's homeroom teacher know so we can find some to borrow for the day.  If your child does not know how to ride a bike, please contact your teacher so we can make arrangements to transport them for the day.  When we have nice weekends (like this one is expected to be), it is also important for your child to get out and practice riding their bike.  Its a great way to spend time together as a family, too!

OAA Letters.  Mr. Rhodes sent home a letter today about something special you can do to help your child on the days they take their OAA tests.  We would like you to write a short letter to your child with an encouraging message for them that they can open and read before beginning their test.  You'd be amazed at how much this small gesture means to your child.  I always love seeing all of the smiles as the children read these notes from you.  Please send your letter in a sealed envelope with something like "OAA letter" on the front and your child's name. We will save it to open on May 5 and May 7.

Have a great long weekend and Happy Easter!

Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reminders:

• No school tomorrow
• Father daughter dance - April 25
  
• 4th Grade OAA night is Monday, April 28th.  Come join us to learn more about the test.  Students will complete fun activities to review for this important test.  There is a sign up slip to return by April 25th that went home with your child.

Reading/Language:  

AR Goal is 37% by Friday

Social Studies:

None.

Science: 

Test over Slow Earth Changes will be next Wednesday, April 23.  Study resources are below:

• Brainscape flashcard review
  
• Moodle Practice Test
  

Math:  

None.

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-16-14

Parents,

Spring Pictures:  Spring pictures are tomorrow.  All students will be photographed (unless you send in a note not to), and you may choose to purchase pictures once the packages arrive.  Last week a form was sent home that allows you to choose your child's pose, but is not necessary. 

Blizzard Bag #3.  Tonight is a great night to get an assignment done, as there is no other homework tonight, other than read and study for spelling test tomorrow!

Have a great night!

Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reminders:

• Spring pictures tomorrow
• No school this Friday
• Father daughter dance - April 25
  

Reading/Language:  

AR Goal is 25% by tomorrow

Social Studies:

None.

Science: 

Test over Slow Earth Changes will be next Wednesday, April 23.  Study resources are below:

• Brainscape flashcard review
  
• Moodle Practice Test
  

Math:  

None.

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update - 4-15-14 (revised)

Oops, I forgot to remove this from today's update:

Students do not have the "Firsthand / Secondhand account worksheet" due tomorrow.  It has already been turned in.  

Have great night!

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Team Mindcrafters Daily Updates

Parents,

Grade cards.  Please sign and return the envelope, if you haven't already done so.

Blizzard Bag #3.  I advised my students to work on these a little bit each night.  A good goal would be to do one subject a night. 

Have a great night!

Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reminders:

• Spring pictures are this Thursday.  Send in forms for your preferred background.
• No school this Friday
• Father daughter dance - April 25
  

Reading/Language:  

Firsthand / Secondhand account worksheet
AR Goal is 25% by Friday

Social Studies:

None.

Science: 

Test over Slow Earth Changes will be next Wednesday, April 23.  Study resources are below:

• Brainscape flashcard review
  
• Moodle Practice Test
  

Math:  

AM Practice

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Study resource for "Slow Changes to the Earth" test

Parents/Students,

In Science, we will have a test over Slow Changes to the Earth in a little over a week.  I have added Brainscape flashcards for the students to practice for the test. Remember to sign in with a username and password that way you can see all of the cards in the deck.  If you know all of these ideas perfectly, you are sure to ace the test!

Brainscape flash card set for Slow Changes to the Earth

If you have an iPhone/ipad/ipod, the Brainscape app can be downloaded here:

A practice test has been posted here

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-14-14

Parents,

Grade cards.  Please sign and return the envelope, if you haven't already done so.

Blizzard Bag #3.  Sent home today.  Students will have two weeks to complete.  The assignments are also available on the school website, and students are welcome to ask us questions if they are having difficulty with any of the assignments.

Have a great night!

Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reminders:

• Spring pictures are this Thursday.  Send in forms for your preferred background.
• No school this Friday
• Father daughter dance - April 25
  

Reading/Language:  

Firsthand / Secondhand account worksheet
AR Goal is 25% by Friday

Social Studies:

None.

Science: 

None

Math:  

None

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-11-14

Parents,

It was great to see all of the 4th grade blue colored spirit today!

Grade cards.  These came home today.  please sign and return the envelope after reviewing.

Blizzard Bag #3.  These will go home on Monday.  Students will have two weeks to complete.

Have a great night!

Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reminders:

• Spring pictures are next week.  Send in forms for your preferred background.
• Powerhouse 5K/1K run this Saturday
• Friday, April 18 is No School
• Father daughter dance - April 25
  

Reading/Language:  

AR Goal is 24% by Friday

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-10-14

Parents,

Toledo Symphony.  A string quartet from the Toledo Symphony performed for our students today.  It was really neat!  Ask your child about it.

Grade cards.  These will go home tomorrow.

Blizzard Bag #3.  These will go home on Monday.  Students will have two weeks to complete.

Have a great night!

Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reminders: 

• Art to Remember - not sure of due date
  
• Powerhouse 5K/1K run this Saturday
• Father daughter dance - April 25
  

Reading/Language:  

AR Goal is 12% by Friday

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Blizzard Bags

Parents/Students,

Just a reminder that all of the blizzard bag items are located on the Whitehouse website at the link below:

https://drive.google.com/a/anthonywayneschools.org/folderview?id=0B1qQCpMIWQQNTGpzTFlUZTFPLUU&usp=sharing#

Other links used:

Bill Nye erosion video

Learn Zillion Fractions on a Line Plot

Learn Zillion Decimals

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-9-14

Parents,

Blizzard Bags Reminders:  Please check your child's Blizzard bag to be sure they have done each of the things listed below.

• Make sure their name is on every page.  These papers will be distributed to individual teachers who won't know whose envelope each paper was in.
  
  
• Make sure every part of every page is done.  Some students forgot to do the backs of some pages or forgot to do one section.
  
  
• For day one, students should have a paragraph written on loose-leaf paper.  Many students did the organizer, but not the paragraph.  Some students also did not use the checklist that accompanies this.
  
  
• Be sure a parent has signed both the Music and Physical Education pages that they were completed.

Have a great night!
Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reminders: 

• Blizzard Bags (days 1 and 2) due TOMORROW
  
• Art to Remember - not sure of due date
  
• Powerhouse 5K/1K run this Saturday
• Father daughter dance - April 25
  

Reading/Language:  

Read - 12% of AR goal by Friday.

Social Studies:

Quiz tomorrow. Students may use their dominoes, or traditional flash cards, to study.

Science: 

None

Math:  

none

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-8-14

Parents,

Blizzard Bags:  These are to be turned in completed no later than Thursday, April 10.  As I have gone through some of the bags that have been turned in I have noticed some commonly missed items in the bags.  Please check your child's Blizzard bag to be sure they have done each of the things listed below.

• Make sure their name is on every page.  These papers will be distributed to individual teachers who won't know whose envelope each paper was in.
  
  
• Make sure every part of every page is done.  Some students forgot to do the backs of some pages or forgot to do one section.
  
  
• For day one, students should have a paragraph written on loose-leaf paper.  Many students did the organizer, but not the paragraph.  Some students also did not use the checklist that accompanies this.
  
  
• Be sure a parent has signed both the Music and Physical Education pages that they were completed.

Social Studies.  The students have a test over early Ohio History on Thursday.  They have the domino study guide and some traditional falsh cards that went home today to study.

Have a great night!
Mrs. Dressel and Mr. Pransky

Reminders: 

• Blizzard Bags (days 1 and 2) due Thursday
  
• Art to Remember - not sure of due date
  
• Powerhouse 5K/1K run this Saturday
• Father daughter dance - April 25
  

Reading/Language:  

None.

Social Studies:

Students should also be practicing with their "history domino flashcards". We will have a quiz on Thursday over this information.
 

Science: 

None

Math:  

none

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade