Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 10-29-14

Parents,

Grade Cards:  All grades should now be officially in the Powerschool system.  Please take a minute to log in and check out your child's grades before conferences.  We do not have your log in information, if you need help with this, you will need to call the office in the morning.  419-877-0543.

Reminders:
  • Thursday - Twin Day and Fall Party. Book Fair 4:30-8:30
  • Thursday evening - conferences 4:30-8:30
  • FridayOctober 31 - No School (Professional Development Day

HOMEWORK

READING:
none

MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
None.
The test over Volcanoes will be 11/ 12 for those who want to start studying early. A practice test on Moodle can be taken here

--
Mary Dressel
Whitehouse 4th Grade
Office Phone 419-877-0543

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 10-28-14

Parents,

Pre-Conference Questionnaire - DUE TOMORROW 
In order to help us meet your needs during conferences, we are asking for some information from you beforehand.  Attached is a form, and your student either took it home today, or will on Monday, that will help us be prepared to make the most of our time.  See attachment if you have misplaced your other copy.

Reading Goals - New goals have been set for the 2nd quarter.  Most students got a jump start this morning when they passed The Lemonade War quiz!  Congratulations to the following students who reached 125%, 150%, or 200% in the first quarter:

  • 125% - Maci, Cadence, and Alex H.  These students will get a gift certificate for a free kids' meal from Wendy's.
  • 150% - Megan.  She will get the gift certificate and a "sweet treat" from Mrs. Dressel.
  • 200% - Nathaniel, Emmah, Sarah, Samantha, Valerie, Eli, and Allison M.  These students get the certificate, "sweet treat", AND will be treated to a pizza lunch tomorrow

Reminders:
  • Wednesday - backwards and inside out day.  Book Fair 3:30-6:30
  • Thursday - Twin Day and Fall Party. Book Fair 4:30-8:30
  • Thursday evening - conferences 4:30-8:30
  • Friday, October 31 - No School (Professional Development Day

HOMEWORK

READING:
None

MATH:
Learn Zillion Packet - watch videos 3 & 4 and complete questions (crayons needed)
(I have attached the entire packet in case it is forgotten at school or misplaced)

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
None.
The test over Volcanoes will be 11/ 12 for those who want to start studying early. A practice test on Moodle can be taken here
--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Monday, October 27, 2014

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 10-27-14

Parents,

Science. It looks like our test over Volcanoes will be 11/ 12 for those who need to start studying early. A practice test on Moodle can be taken here.  

Reading Goals - New goals have been set for the 2nd quarter.  Most students got a jump start this morning when they passed The Lemonade War quiz!  Congratulations to the following students who reached 125%, 150%, or 200% in the first quarter:


  • 125% - Maci, Cadence, and Alex H.  These students will get a gift certificate for a free kids' meal from Wendy's.
  • 150% - Megan.  She will get the gift certificate and a "sweet treat" from Mrs. Dressel.
  • 200% - Nathaniel, Emmah, Sarah, Samantha, Valerie, Eli, and Allison M.  These students get the certificate, "sweet treat", AND will be treated to a pizza lunch on Wednesday!


Pre-Conference Questionnaire - In order to help us meet your needs during conferences, we are asking for some information from you beforehand.  Attached is a form, and your student either took it home today, or will on Monday, that will help us be prepared to make the most out of our time.

Reminders:
  • Tuesday - Crazy hat and sock day
  • Tuesday - Nature's Nursery will do owl presentation
  • Wednesday - backwards and inside out day.  Book Fair 3:30-6:30
  • Thursday - Twin Day and Fall Party. Book Fair 4:30-8:30
  • Thursday evening - conferences 4:30-8:30
  • Friday, October 31 - No School (Professional Development Day)
  • Monday, November 3 - Conferences 12-8 (no school for students)
  • Tuesday, November 4 - Election Day - No School
HOMEWORK

READING:
None.

MATH:
Learn Zillion packet - watch videos 1 and 2 and complete questions in packet

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Friday, October 24, 2014

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 10-23-14

Parents,

Pre-Conference Questionnaire - In order to help us meet your needs during conferences, we are asking for some information from you beforehand.  Attached is a form, and your student either took it home today, or will on Monday, that will help us be prepared to make the most out of our time.

Reminders:
  • Monday - Wear AWAKE T-Shirt
  • Tuesday - Crazy hat and sock day
  • Wednesday - backwards and inside out day.  Book Fair 3:30-6:30
  • Thursday - Twin Day and Fall Party. Book Fair 4:30-8:30
  • Thursday evening - conferences 4:30-8:30
  • Friday, October 31 - No School (Professional Development Day)
  • Monday, November 3 - Conferences 12-8 (no school for students)
  • Tuesday, November 4 - Election Day - No School
HOMEWORK

READING:
Students are highly encouraged to finish our novel, Lemonade War, over the weekend. This will help give them a jump start on their AR points for the second quarter. Those who complete this, and pass an AR, will receive a "treat"!

MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

--
Mary Dressel
Whitehouse 4th Grade
Office Phone 419-877-0543

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 10-23-14

Parents,

Tonight's Program - Students should report to their homeroom for tonight's program at 6:45.  After the program, you can come get your child from his/her homeroom.  Mr. Pransky's class is on the far left of the stage, so we'd recommend those parents sitting on the right side of the gym, and Mr. Dressel's class is on the far right of the stage, so those parent might want to sit on the left side of the gym.

Red Ribbon Week - In addition to an already busy week, there are additional Red Ribbon activities.  They have been added to the reminders below.

Reminders:
  • Tonight - Music Program at 7pm.
  • Tomorrow night is Movie Night
  • Monday - Wear AWAKE T-Shirt
  • Tuesday - Crazy hat and sock day
  • Wednesday - backwards and inside out day.  Book Fair 3:30-6:30
  • Thursday - Twin Day and Fall Party. Book Fair 4:30-8:30
  • Thursday evening - conferences 4:30-8:30
  • Friday, October 31 - No School (Professional Development Day)
  • Monday, November 3 - Conferences 12-8 (no school for students)
  • Tuesday, November 4 - Election Day - No School
HOMEWORK

READING:
Read Ch. 8 from Lemonade War

MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

--
Mary Dressel
Whitehouse 4th Grade
Office Phone 419-877-0543

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 10-22-14

Parents,

Sorry for the late email!

Nature's Nursery - Donations have begun to come in!  We can continue to accept donations (just a dollar or two) through Friday.  Thanks to those who have been able to do this!

Lemonade War - Please help remind your student to pack this novel to bring back to school each day, as we are also reading together in class.

Reminders:
  • End of 1st Quarter was today, grade cards will be finalized by next Wednesday.
  • Our 4th Grade Music Program is Thursday at 9am and 7pm
  • Friday, October 24 is Movie Night
  • Fall party is Thursday, October 30
  • Friday, October 31 - No School (Professional Development Day)
HOMEWORK

READING:
Read Ch. 6 from Lemonade War

MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
1.1 worksheet

--
Mary Dressel
Whitehouse 4th Grade
Office Phone 419-877-0543

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 10-21-14

Parents,

Nature's Nursery - We haven't received many donations for our Nature's Nursery presentation next week.  We would appreciate a dollar or two from each student to offset the cost of the program so we don't need to take it out of school store funds.  Thank you!

Lemonade War - Please help remind your student to pack this novel to bring back to school each day, as we are also reading together in class.

Book Fair - Information was sent home today. There is an option to order online, look for details in the papers coming home.

Colder Weather - MANY students were complaining about the temperature at recess, please check to make sure that your child has the appropriate clothing for the weather. Probably time to put those shorts away:(

Reminders:
  • End of 1st Quarter is Wed., Oct. 22
  • Our 4th Grade Music Program is Thursday at 9am and 7pm
  • Friday, October 24 is Movie Night
  • Fall party is Thursday, October 30
  • FridayOctober 31 - No School (Professional Development Day)
HOMEWORK

READING:
Read Ch. 4 from Lemonade War AND complete green half sheet with questions.

MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

--
Mary Dressel
Whitehouse 4th Grade
Office Phone 419-877-0543

Monday, October 20, 2014

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 10-20-14

Parents,

Nature's Nursery - We haven't received many donations for our Nature's Nursery presentation next week.  We would appreciate a dollar or two from each student to offset the cost of the program so we don't need to take it out of school store funds.  Thank you!

Lemonade War - We are reading our first novel this week.  There will not be an ELA sheet, or spelling list.  Students will have assigned reading from our novel each day this week for homework.  This will count for their nightly reading, and they will not need to complete a reading log.  Students are learning to use Post-It notes to practice "Active Reading".  Be sure to ask them about this tonight.

Reminders:
  • End of 1st Quarter is Wed., Oct. 22
  • Our 4th Grade Music Program is Thursday at 9am and 7pm
  • Friday, October 24 is Movie Night
  • Fall party is Thursday, October 30
  • Friday, October 31 - No School (Professional Development Day)
HOMEWORK

READING:
100% AR by Friday
Read Ch. 2 from Lemonade War

MATH:
Addition & Subtraction Review worksheet
(do the 24 problems but not the code section yet)
Test over Addition and Subtraction is Wednesday

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Daily Update correction

There isn't any reading homework tonight except to read

--
Mary Dressel
Whitehouse 4th Grade
Office Phone 419-877-0543

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 10/16

Correction…The reading story was due today, not assigned again.  Sorry.  
We do not have an assignment in Social Studies or Science because we had our test today.  Our next unit is about volcanoes.
:-)  Mary Beth

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 10/16


:-)  Mary Beth
Nature's Nursery - On October 28th, Nature's Nursery will be bringing in some of their owls to do a presentation for the 4th grade students.  We are using some of our school store profits, but would also appreciate any donations to help offset this cost.  A dollar or two per student would be greatly appreciated!  Here is a our blog post from last year that has some great pictures.

Reminders:
  • Wear AWAKE shirt  and hat for spirit day on Friday
  • Our 4th Grade Music Program is next Thursday at 9am and 7pm
HOMEWORK

READING:
Finish ELA sheet, and read story Start Small, Think Big
88% AR by Friday

MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 10-15-14

Parents,

Nature's Nursery - On October 28th, Nature's Nursery will be bringing in some of their owls to do a presentation for the 4th grade students.  We are using some of our school store profits, but would also appreciate any donations to help offset this cost.  A dollar or two per student would be greatly appreciated!  Here is a our blog post from last year that has some great pictures.

Picture Retakes - Picture retakes are tomorrow.  If you missed pictures at registration before school, or want retakes, please send in an order form with your child tomorrow.

Reminders:
  • Wear AWAKE shirt  and hat for spirit day on Friday
  • Our 4th Grade Music Program is next Thursday at 9am and 7pm
HOMEWORK

READING:
Finish ELA sheet, and read story Start Small, Think Big
88% AR by Friday

MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

--
Mary Dressel
Whitehouse 4th Grade
Office Phone 419-877-0543

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 10-14-14

Parents,

TONIGHT is a Marco's pizza fundraiser night for our school.  You, your friends, or your family can order from to earn extra money for our school.  Make sure you tell the person taking the order your child's homeroom teacher name.  The classroom that gets the most orders will win a FREE pizza party.  Also, you earn an extra 5% for the school with online orders.   

Nature's Nursery - On October 28th, Nature's Nursery will be bringing in some of their owls to do a presentation for the 4th grade students.  We are using some of our school store profits, but would also appreciate any donations to help offset this cost.  A dollar or two per student would be greatly appreciated!  Here is a our blog post from last year that has some great pictures.

Reminders:
  • Wear AWAKE shirt  and hat for spirit day on Friday
HOMEWORK

READING:
88% AR by Friday

MATH:
Accelerated Math

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

--
Mary Dressel
Whitehouse 4th Grade
Office Phone 419-877-0543

Monday, October 13, 2014

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update - 10-13-14

Parents,

Tomorrow is a Marco's pizza fundraiser night for our school.  You, your friends, or your family can order from Marco's on Tuesday, Oct. 14 to earn extra money for our school.  Make sure you tell the person taking the order your child's homeroom teacher name.  The classroom that gets the most orders tomorrow will win a FREE pizza party.  Also, you earn an extra 5% for the school with online orders.   A flyer will go home for this today or tomorrow.

Reminders:
  • Wear AWAKE shirt  and hat for spirit day on Friday
HOMEWORK

READING:
READ!
88% AR by Friday

MATH:
Subtraction with money worksheet (both sides)

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Friday, October 10, 2014

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 10-10-14

Parents,

T-Shirts:  The AWAKE organization has generously provided every student with a T-Shirt that was sent home today.  These have their message on the front, and our new "General Expectations" on the back.  The whole school is encouraged to wear these next Friday.  It is also "Hat Day" that day.

Have a great weekend everyone!

HOMEWORK

READING:
READ!
  • 88% AR by Friday
MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

--
Mary Dressel
Whitehouse 4th Grade
Office Phone 419-877-0543

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 10-9-14

Parents,

Force and Motion AR Quiz:  If you signed up to get emails after your child takes and AR quiz, you may have been disappointed by their quiz on the homework story.  Some students took a quiz first on the full version of the story, and not the one that was created to align to the story for homework.  There is a place where you can check the quiz number.  Quiz #925 was the quiz they were to take.  Students still struggled a bit with this quiz, but nonfiction is a bit tougher for them overall.


HOMEWORK

READING:
  • 77% AR by TOMORROW
  • Weekly ELA sheet due TOMORROW
MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

--
Mary Dressel
Whitehouse 4th Grade
Office Phone 419-877-0543

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update (revised)- 10-8-14

Small revision.  There is no Math homework assignment tonight.  Thank you.


Parents,

A big THANK YOU to all of the parents and grandparents who joined us at Sauder Village.  The kids had such a great time and learned a lot, too.  We appreciate your help in having such a nice field trip.  We could not do it without you. 

Spelling - A note was sent home, as well as a copy of your child's progress in spelling.  Please look for this, and let Mrs. Dressel know if you have any questions.  Some students will have additional practice to do with their spelling words this week.

Reminders:.
  • Please return the yellow student directory form if you would like to be included.
  • A letter is coming home today about Personal Safety presentations.  Please read it.  It is coming up next Monday.

HOMEWORK

READING:
  • 77% AR by Friday
  • Read story Forces and Motion by Thursday
  • Weekly ELA sheet by Friday

MATH:
None.


SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Worksheet-  They need their notes about Prehistoric Indians (folded sheet .)  Remember to do both sides.

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 10//8

Parents,

A big THANK YOU to all of the parents and grandparents who joined us at Sauder Village.  The kids had such a great time and learned a lot, too.  We appreciate your help in having such a nice field trip.  We could not do it without you. 

Spelling - A note was sent home, as well as a copy of your child's progress in spelling.  Please look for this, and let Mrs. Dressel know if you have any questions.  Some students will have additional practice to do with their spelling words this week.

Reminders:.
  • Please return the yellow student directory form if you would like to be included.
  • A letter is coming home today about Personal Safety presentations.  Please read it.  It is coming up next Monday.

HOMEWORK

READING:
  • 77% AR by Friday
  • Read story Forces and Motion by Thursday
  • Weekly ELA sheet by Friday

MATH:
AM Practice.


SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Worksheet-  They need their notes about Prehistoric Indians (folded sheet .)  Remember to do both sides.
:-)  Mary Beth

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Sauder Village Pictures

Enjoy some pictures from our field trip today:

Sauder's Trip 10-7-14

Thanks to all of the volunteers who helped make this trip a huge success!  Sauder's is a very large place and groups were spread out!  Mr. Pransky and I tried to get pics of as many groups as we could.  Hopefully you will be able to find your son or daughter in a picture below.  If you have any good pictures on your phone, please send them to one of us and we'll add them.