Thursday, April 30, 2015

Team Mindcrafters daily update, 4/30


Dear Parents,

There are many students who have fallen behind on their independent reading goals. This week marks midterm which means your child should be nearing 50% of their quarterly goal.  You can follow your child's progress using Home Connect.  You can also ask your child if they earned second recess each day.  If they did not, it is likely due to fact that they needed to stay in to catch up on their reading.

Reminders:
  • Return field trip permission slip
  • Keil's Greenhouse gift card sale (PC fundraiser)
HOMEWORK

READING
  • AR goal by Friday is 50%
MATH:


SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Pages 152 to 174 completed in Science workbook and turned in. Many are done already.
List of items for Culture project done and handed in tomorrow morning.  Some people have not even picked their country yet and have lost all 5 points for that part.  They will lose the next 5 if the list isn't handed in.  This project is not optional, and there are points to earn for each part of the project. 

USEFUL LINKS:
:-)  Mary Beth

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-28-15

Dear Parents,

There are many students who have fallen behind on their independent reading goals. This week marks midterm which means your child should be nearing 50% of their quarterly goal.  You can follow your child's progress using Home Connect.  You can also ask your child if they earned second recess each day.  If they did not, it is likely due to fact that they needed to stay in to catch up on their reading.

Reminders:
  • Return field trip permission slip
  • Keil's Greenhouse gift card sale (PC fundraiser)
HOMEWORK

READING
  • AR goal by Friday is 50%
MATH:
6 + Fold worksheet

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
None.

USEFUL LINKS:

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Social Studies

Dear Parents,  I though I had better send you some explanation about the cultural heritage project.  This  is a project that all fourth graders do, not just my groups.  The first part, sending in your family's choice of country, was due yesterday, Monday the 27th.  Than you for staying way from Germany as we do not want 65 reports on the same country.  I realize this is a highly German area, but we all are a mixture of more cultures than one.
The next part is due by May 1, which is this Friday.  Since this falls out of the times I usually send homework (Thursday night) I thought you should get a message from me and be looking for the paper coming home today.  It is their list of items.  
Each part of the project will be sent several days before it is due.  Be looking for further pieces that will help them get their project done without waiting until the last minute.  These pieces are the same as any other assignment.  If they are not handed in on time, a lost DOJO point will result.  Thank you for sharing something about your family.  Times for presentations will be assigned this week so you will know when they will need to be ready. 
:-)  Mary Beth

Monday, April 27, 2015

Team Mindcrafters - Daily Update - 4-27-15

Dear Parents,

Sorry for the late e-mail today.  The students completed their last PARCC test today and worked really hard.  Mrs. Dressel provided ice cream this afternoon and we played some games as a reward for their good effort.  Thank you to the parents who donated ice cream toppings today.  

Permission slip.  A permission slip for some district trips will be sent home this week.  Please sign and return this form as soon as possible.

Reminders:
  • Return field trip permission slip
  • Keil's Greenhouse gift card sale (PC fundraiser)
HOMEWORK

READING
  • AR goal by Friday is 50%

MATH:
AM Practice

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
None.

USEFUL LINKS:

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Reminders for tomorrow

Parents,

Reward Party:  Tomorrow afternoon the students will be rewarded for their hard work in preparing for, and completing our State testing.  They earned an indoor game time, with ice cream!  I am providing ice cream for all of the students.  Thanks to those who volunteered to send in an item to help out.  We still could use some fun toppings for the students (M&M's, sprinkles, etc).  Feel free to just send something in with your child if you are willing to donate something.  Additionally, students are welcome to bring in a game to play with others during this time.  Students may bring in games that are easy to explain to others, and quick to play (not Monopoly for example).  I'd prefer they leave the electronics at home.  They get plenty of time with these games, and they typically don't promote interaction with others.

Testing this week. Tomorrow will be our only test this week. There will be only one more test after tomorrow! This will be for social studies, and likely be scheduled for the week of May 4.

We appreciate making sure your child is well rested and nourished on those days so they can come in ready to do their best on these tests.


HOMEWORK

READING
  • AR goal by Friday is 50%

MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
None.

USEFUL LINKS:

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

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Math Task Card Review

In Math today, we completed a Math review activity using task cards.  Many students in Mrs. Dressel's class finished these, but some students had a few problems left to do.  I told the students that I would send them home if they wanted to finish them for class dojo points or to review for their PARCC test tomorrow.

They are attached.  Mrs. Vanderstelt's class will do these tomorrow since we weren't able to switch because of testing today.  My homeroom will also have some time to finish them during our flex time.

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-21-15

Parents,

Reward Party:  On Monday afternoon (4-27) the students will be rewarded for their hard work in preparing for, and completing our State testing.  They earned an indoor game time, with ice cream!  I am providing ice cream for all of the students.  Volunteers to send in toppings or other items would be greatly appreciated.  Please send me an email if you wish to help donate an item, and I will let you know what we could use.  Additionally, students are welcome to bring in a game to play with others during this time.  Students are welcome to bring in games that are easy to explain to others, and quick to play (not Monopoly for example).  I'd prefer they leave the electronics at home.  They get plenty of time with these games, and they typically don't promote interaction with others.

Testing this week. Students did not take the Social Studies test today as originally scheduled. This will be made up in early May. The remaining tests will proceed according to plan. 

  • Thursday (ELA)
  • Friday (Math Part 1)
  • Monday (Math Part 2)

We appreciate making sure your child is well rested and nourished on those days so they can come in ready to do their best on these tests.


Reminders:


HOMEWORK

READING
  • Complete worksheet to go with Rock On story.  This is in a Storyworks magazine that should be in their take-home folder.
  • AR goal by Friday is 37%

MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
None.

USEFUL LINKS:

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

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-21-15

Dear Parents,

AWAKE t-shirts.  This Wednesday we will have a school-wide spirit day.  Students are asked to wear their white AWAKE t-shirt that was given to them towards the beginning of the school year.

Testing this week. The students will be taking their second round of state tests later this week and early next. The schedule is as follows: 

  • Wednesday (Social Studies)
  • Thursday (ELA)
  • Friday (Math Part 1)
  • Monday (Math Part 2)

We appreciate making sure your child is well rested and nourished on those days so they can come in ready to do their best on these tests.


Reminders:
  • Wednesday - AWAKE t-shirts worn for spirit day
HOMEWORK

READING
  • AR goal by Friday is 37%

MATH:
Students will complete the next 12 questions of the EOY (End of Year) PARCC Practice test (the second page of handout).  Students should record their answers and work on the worksheet that was sent home yesterday.   The last page of questions will be extra credit.

The questions are posted online here:


Then click Grade 4 under Math EOY on left (see image)


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SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
None.

USEFUL LINKS:

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Monday, April 20, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-20-15

Dear Parents,

Testing this week. The students will be taking their second round of state tests later this week and early next. The schedule is as follows: 

  • Wednesday (Social Studies)
  • Thursday (ELA)
  • Friday (Math Part 1)
  • Monday (Math Part 2)

We appreciate making sure your child is well rested and nourished on those days so they can come in ready to do their best on these tests.


Reading: Due to the interruptions of testing this week, we will not have an ELA sheet.  This means no spelling list or reading log.  Of course, students are still expected to read!


AWAKE t-shirts.  This Wednesday we will have a school-wide spirit day.  Students are asked to wear their white AWAKE t-shirt that was given to them towards the beginning of the school year.

Reminders:
  • Wednesday - AWAKE t-shirts worn for spirit day
HOMEWORK

READING
  • AR goal by Friday is 37%

MATH:
Students will complete the first 14 questions of the EOY (End of Year) PARCC Practice test (the first page of handout).  Students should record their answer on the worksheet that was sent home today.  

The questions are posted online here:


Then click Grade 4 under Math EOY on left (see image)


​

Tomorrow's homework will be to complete #15-#24 so I told students they are allowed to work ahead if they would like.  The last page of questions will be extra credit.

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
None.

USEFUL LINKS:

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Friday, April 17, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-17-15

Tomorrow is the 9th annual 5k/1k!  This is a fun event, and the weather looks great for running.

It's not too late to participate.  Attached is the form, or you can register tomorrow.  I'd love to see as many students from our team run the 1k (if not the 5k).  

The 5k starts at 8:30.  Come early if you need to register last minute.
The 1k starts at 9:30.  For students who wish to run this, and don't want a t-shirt, the cost is only $1.00!!!!

Hope to see many of you there:)

On a side note, I'm very happy with the big numbers at battleball again today.  Students are doing a great job with keeping up with reading, and keeping their Dojo percentages high.  We'd love for this to continue so that we can have an awesome end to the school year.

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

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-16-15

Dear Parents,

 Wear Blue Tomorrow!!! 

Reminders:
  • Annual Powerhouse 5K/1K run is this weekend!
  • Friday is a Spirit Day. The theme is colors. 4th grade is BLUE!


HOMEWORK

READING
  • Study Spelling words - test tomorrow

MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
finish packet that goes with the newspaper

USEFUL LINKS:

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

Kahoot Math Review Games

Students/Parents,

We have been playing some Math games here at school using a web based game called Kahoot.


By creating a free account on Kahoot, students can search for my games by searching "spransky"  See screen shot below:

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--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Supplies needed

Parents,

Please help make sure your child has the supplies needed here at school.  Many, many students are in need of glue sticks for Math class.  These students are falling behind when we have a project to glue because they are forced to wait for another student to finish gluing so they can borrow from them.  These students need a glue stick by Monday:

Vanderstelt: Alex H., Sire, Nicolle, (and several others which I forgot to write down)
Pransky: Kaden, Coy, James, Val, Logan, Keaton, Caleb, Cory, Grace, Emily
Dressel: Jorryn, Matt, Cullen, Eden, Haley, Riley, Parker

Many other students have been "borrowing" pencils, highlighters, red pens and other supplies from me for some time and may need a refresh of these as well.

Thanks so much for your help with this.

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-15-15

Dear Parents,


Reminders:
  • Annual Powerhouse 5K/1K run is this weekend!
  • Friday is a Spirit Day. The theme is colors. 4th grade is BLUE!


HOMEWORK

READING
  • Read story pg 314
  • ELA sheet is due tomorrow
  • Study Spelling words - test Friday

MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
None.

USEFUL LINKS:

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-14-15

Dear Parents,

Spring Pictures:  Spring pictures are tomorrow.

Grade cards.  Your child's 3rd quarter grades are now posted.  They may be viewed by logging in to Powerschool.  If you have difficulty logging in or have forgotten how, please contact the school secretary (419-877-0543).

Pizza Reward for 200% AR:  Congratulations to Allison M, Cadence, Sarah, Valerie, Emmah, Charlie, Justin, and Samantha for earning over 200% of their AR goal in the third quarter.  These eight students will be treated to a pizza lunch in Mrs. Dressel's room tomorrow.

Reminders:
  • Spring Pictures tomorrow
  • Annual Powerhouse 5K/1K run is this weekend!
  • Friday is a Spirit Day. The theme is colors. 4th grade is BLUE!


HOMEWORK

READING
  • Historic text worksheet
  • ELA sheet is due by Thursday
  • Study Spelling words - test Friday

MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
None.

USEFUL LINKS:

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

Monday, April 13, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-13-15

Dear Parents,

Grade cards.  Your child's 3rd quarter grades are now posted.  They may be viewed by logging in to Powerschool.  If you have difficulty logging in or have forgotten how, please contact the school secretary (419-877-0543).

Pizza Reward for 200% AR:  Congratulations to Allison M, Cadence, Sarah, Valerie, Emmah, Charlie, Justin, and Samantha for earning over 200% of their AR goal in the third quarter.  These eight students will be treated to a pizza lunch in Mrs. Dressel's room this Wednesday.

Reminders:
  • Annual Powerhouse 5K/1K run is this weekend!
  • Friday is a Spirit Day. The theme is colors. 4th grade is BLUE!


HOMEWORK

READING
ELA sheet is due by Thursday
Study Spelling words

MATH:
Use Quick Links LZ3911 and LZ3912 (worksheet is attached)

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
None.

USEFUL LINKS:

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Team Mindcrafters daily update, 4/09/15

Dear Parents,

Bike Hike.  The annual fourth grade bike hike will be here before we know it (May 29). Students will need to be prepared for a long bike ride and a very active and fun day.  It is important to let your child's homeroom teacher know if your child does not know how to ride a bike or does not have a bike or helmet to use that day. All students will be required to wear a properly sized bike helmet on the ride.  As the weather warms up, please encourage your child get out and practice riding as well.

Grade cards.  Your child's 3rd quarter grades will be posted this Wednesday.  If you are not able to check your child's grades in Powerschool, please contact the office as soon as possible so the secretaries can help you get logged in.

Father Daughter Dance.  A flyer for this event will go home this week.

Reminders:
  • Annual Powerhouse 5K/1K run is April 18th!
  • Spring pictures are April 15th
  • April 17th wear blue for spirit day


HOMEWORK

READING
Study Spelling words

MATH:

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Science Studies newspaper and worksheets (review of plants)  A few people did finish at school.

USEFUL LINKS:
:-)  Mary Beth

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-7-15

Dear Parents,

Bike Hike.  The annual fourth grade bike hike will be here before we know it (May 29). Students will need to be prepared for a long bike ride and a very active and fun day.  It is important to let your child's homeroom teacher know if your child does not know how to ride a bike or does not have a bike or helmet to use that day. All students will be required to wear a properly sized bike helmet on the ride.  As the weather warms up, please encourage your child get out and practice riding as well.

Grade cards.  Your child's 3rd quarter grades will be posted this Wednesday.  If you are not able to check your child's grades in Powerschool, please contact the office as soon as possible so the secretaries can help you get logged in.

Father Daughter Dance.  A flyer for this event will go home this week.

Reminders:
  • Annual Powerhouse 5K/1K run is April 18th!


HOMEWORK

READING
ELA sheet is due by Thursday
Study Spelling words

MATH:
Use quick Links LZ2395 and LZ2416 (worksheet is attached)

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
None.

USEFUL LINKS:

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Monday, April 6, 2015

correction

The Powerhouse 5K is actually Saturday April 18th.  Sorry about the error.

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 4-6-15

Dear Parents,

Grade cards.  Your child's 3rd quarter grades will be posted this Wednesday.  If you are not able to check your child's grades in Powerschool, please contact the office as soon as possible so the secretaries can help you get logged in.

Father Daughter Dance.  A flyer for this event will go home this week.

Zoo visit - We had a zoo presenter come to our Science classes today.  Ask your child about it!

Reminders:
  • Annual Powerhouse 5K/1K run is this weekend!


HOMEWORK

READING
ELA sheet is due by Thursday
Study Spelling words

MATH:
Use quick Links LZ2346 and LZ2313 (worksheet is attached)

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
None.

USEFUL LINKS:

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:
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