Monday, May 23, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update - 5/23/16

Bike Hike.  Bike Hike was a big success this year.  The weather was perfect and the kids and teachers had a great time together. We did some new activities this year including an art station and a geocaching station that were very fun.  I have attached a few pictures.  Your child has access to more in their google drive.

Technology Party.  Students who met goals in Accelerated Math have earned a technology party tomorrow.  This means they are allowed to bring in their own devices and play school appropriate games during math tomorrow.

Upcoming events:

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update - 5-18-16

Parents,

4th Grade Send Off Party - This is tomorrow after school.  Most everyone has returned the form to attend.  Those attending will go to the gym after school, and can be picked up at 5:00.

Right to Read week activities:

Thursday, May 19 - Read a T-Shirt Day (wear a shirt with words on it)

                                Author Joe Kelley will be visiting :) 

Friday, May 20 - Be a General - Wear your blue or white AWAKE t-shirt

Students can also participate in a "penny war" to collect money for the Whitehouse Library as well as submit a "delicious" book review and/or a favorite recipe for a Whitehouse Diner cookbook.

Fort Meigs Field Trip.  Tomorrow is our field trip to Fort Meigs.  Students will need a sack lunch, and be dressed for the weather.

Bike Hike.  This is Friday!   See image below for how the helmet should fit your child.  Please also make sure your child rides his/her bike this week in order to practice.  Be sure the bike is in good working condition.  Check that brakes are working and that tires need are fully inflated.  We recommend sending your child with bug spray to help keep the mosquitoes and ticks off.  We are looking forward to a fun day!


Upcoming events:
  • May 16-20 - Right to Read Week
  • May 19 - Fort Meigs Field Trip
  • May 19 - Author visit
  • May 20 - Bike Hike
  • May 26 - Last day (students)

HOMEWORK:

Reading:
  • language review sheet
  • 100% AR by Friday

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

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update - 5-17-16

Parents,

Science Test.  Student have a science test over Electricity and Magnetism tomorrow.  During class students took a practice test on Moodle which I have linked here.  There is also a more game like practice on Quizizz that can be done here:
game code: 886735

Right to Read week activities:

Wednesday, May 18 - Dress like your favorite book character day

Thursday, May 19 - Read a T-Shirt Day (wear a shirt with words on it)

                                Author Joe Kelley will be visiting :) 

Friday, May 20 - Be a General - Wear your blue or white AWAKE t-shirt

Students can also participate in a "penny war" to collect money for the Whitehouse Library as well as submit a "delicious" book review and/or a favorite recipe for a Whitehouse Diner cookbook.

Fort Meigs Field Trip.  Thursday is our field trip to Fort Meigs.  Students will need a sack lunch, and be dressed for the weather.

Bike Hike.  This is Friday!  Please have your child bring in his/her helmet this Wednesday to check for a good fit.  See image below for how the helmet should fit your child.  Please also make sure your child rides his/her bike this week in order to practice.  Be sure the bike is in good working condition.  Check that brakes are working and that tires need are fully inflated.  We recommend sending your child with bug spray to help keep the mosquitoes and ticks off.  We are looking forward to a fun day!


Upcoming events:
  • May 18 - Bike Safety Presentation and visit from Mrs. Minni from FT
  • May 16-20 - Right to Read Week
  • May 19 - Fort Meigs Field Trip
  • May 19 - Author visit
  • May 20 - Bike Hike
  • May 26 - Last day (students)
Math:
AM Diagnostic (some students may not have to do this if it was completed at school.  For students who have already mastered the 131 4th grade objectives it is also optional.)

Science:
Test over Electricity and Magnetism
--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

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Monday, May 16, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 5-16-16

Parents,

Right to Read week activities:

Tuesday, May 17 - Dress like a restaurant worker day

Wednesday, May 18 - Dress like your favorite book character day

Thursday, May 19 - Read a T-Shirt Day (wear a shirt with words on it)

                                Author Joe Kelley will be visiting :) 

Friday, May 20 - Be a General - Wear your blue or white AWAKE t-shirt

Students can also participate in a "penny war" to collect money for the Whitehouse Library as well as submit a "delicious" book review and/or a favorite recipe for a Whitehouse Diner cookbook.

Fort Meigs Field Trip.  Thursday is our field trip to Fort Meigs.  Students will need a sack lunch, and be dressed for the weather.

Bike Hike.  This is Friday!  Please have your child bring in his/her helmet this Wednesday to check for a good fit.  See image below for how the helmet should fit your child.  Please also make sure your child rides his/her bike this week in order to practice.  Be sure the bike is in good working condition.  Check that brakes are working and that tires need are fully inflated.  We recommend sending your child with bug spray to help keep the mosquitoes and ticks off.  We are looking forward to a fun day!


Upcoming events:
  • May 17 - Volunteer appreciation event
  • May 18 - Bike Safety Presentation and visit from Mrs. Minni from FT
  • May 16-20 - Right to Read Week
  • May 19 - Fort Meigs Field Trip
  • May 19 - Author visit
  • May 20 - Bike Hike
  • May 26 - Last day (students)


HOMEWORK:

MATH:
none

READING:
  • Scholastic News - read and complete back page
  • 100% by Friday
SCIENCE:
none

SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

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

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Upcoming week

Next week is Right to Read week.  Here are the spirit activities happening each day:

Monday, May 16 - Wear the color(s) of your favorite food

Tuesday, May 17 - Dress like a restaurant worker day

Wednesday, May 18 - Dress like your favorite book character day

Thursday, May 19 - Read a T-Shirt Day (wear a shirt with words on it)

                                Author Joe Kelley will be visiting :) 

Friday, May 20 - Be a General - Wear your blue or white AWAKE t-shirt

Students can also participate in a "penny war" to collect money for the Whitehouse Library as well as submit a "delicious" book review and/or a favorite recipe for a Whitehouse Diner cookbook.

Fort Meigs Field Trip.  Thursday is our field trip to Fort Meigs.

Bike Hike.  This is Friday!  Please have your child bring in his/her helmet this Wednesday to check for a good fit.  See image below for how the helmet should fit your child.  Please also make sure your child rides his/her bike this week in order to practice.  Be sure the bike is in good working condition.  Check that brakes are working and that tires need are fully inflated.  We recommend sending your child with bug spray to help keep the mosquitoes and ticks off.  We are looking forward to a fun day!



--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 5-12-16

Parents,

Forms.  We have forms from most students at this point so we will stop listing these as a reminder.  Thanks parents for helping get these turned in on time!

Fun fest tomorrow.  Please remind your child to consider the weather conditions when preparing for fun fest tomorrow.  Our grade level color is BLUE.  Its likely to be cool and a bit dewy out in the fields. Your child should be prepared for a very active day.  A water bottle (with your child's name on it) is a good idea to bring, too.  Any parents who would like to come to watch or want to volunteer to help are welcome to come, too.

General's Ice Cream Fundraiser - The 4th grade teachers will be scooping after 5:00 at Generals.  A percentage of the sales go to Whitehouse Primary so it's a delicious way to support your school!

Math.  As we approach the end of the year, this quarter's math goal is for students to master all 131 Accelerated Math objectives.  This is challenging as the objectives get pretty tough near the end.  Students who reach this goal will be exempt from Math homework for the rest of the year and will participate in a special technology party the last week of school.  I will still assign objectives for students who reach mastery, but from the fifth grade level library. (As I mentioned, this is optional as homework though.)  So far, these students have met this goal: Ava, Jack Co., Jack Ch., Charlie, Jaden, Mason, Jackson, and Zach.  Way to go!

Upcoming events:
  • May 14 - Art Show
  • May 16 - Bike Safety Presentation
  • May 17 - Volunteer appreciation event
  • May 16-20 - Right to Read Week
  • May 19 - Fort Meigs Field Trip
  • May 19 - Author visit
  • May 20 - Bike Hike
  • May 26 - Last day (students)
HOMEWORK:

MATH:
AM Diagnostic Test

READING:
  • 87% by Friday
SCIENCE:
none

SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 5-11-16

Parents,

WEAR PINK TOMORROW!

Forms, forms and more forms:
  • Bike Hike
  • Fort Meigs
  • Band instrument "try-outs"
  • Muffins for Moms
  • 4th grade send off permission
  • Book orders for Right to Read Week
  • Return Spring pictures or Spring picture orders
Upcoming events:
  • May 10-12 - Muffins with Moms
  • May 12 - Wear pink in support of Hannah
  • May 13 - Fun Fest - 4th Grade's color is blue
  • General's Ice Cream Fundraiser - Mr. Pransky & Mrs. Dressel will be scooping!
  • May 14 - Art Show
  • May 16 - Bike Safety Presentation
  • May 17 - Volunteer appreciation event
  • May 16-20 - Right to Read Week
  • May 19 - Fort Meigs Field Trip
  • May 19 - Author visit
  • May 20 - Bike Hike
  • May 26 - Last day (students)
HOMEWORK:

MATH:
none

READING:
  • read pages 356-361
  • finish ELA sheet
  • 87% by Friday
SCIENCE:
none

SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

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

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 5-10-16

Parents,

Forms, forms and more forms:
  • Bike Hike
  • Fort Meigs
  • Band instrument "try-outs"
  • Muffins for Moms
  • 4th grade send off permission
  • Book orders for Right to Read Week
  • Return Spring pictures or Spring picture orders
Upcoming events:
  • May 10-12 - Muffins with Moms
  • May 11- FTMS visitation
  • May 12 - Wear pink in support of Hannah
  • May 13 - Fun Fest - 4th Grade's color is blue
  • General's Ice Cream Fundraiser - Mr. Pransky & Mrs. Dressel will be scooping!
  • May 14 - Art Show
  • May 16 - Bike Safety Presentation
  • May 17 - Volunteer appreciation event
  • May 16-20 - Right to Read Week
  • May 19 - Fort Meigs Field Trip
  • May 19 - Author visit
  • May 20 - Bike Hike
  • May 26 - Last day (students)
HOMEWORK:

MATH:
AM Practice

READING:
  • 87% by Friday
SCIENCE:
none

SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Monday, May 9, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 5-9-16

Parents,

FT Band - Today the students traveled over to the High School to listen the 6th grade band perform.  A letter is going home today for those interested in being a part of the Fallen Timbers band program next year.  This Thursday, Mr. Giffin will come to Whitehouse to give 4th graders an opportunity to try out 2 instruments they might be interested in playing.  The form coming home today must be signed and returned for any student interested.

Fun Fest.  Mr. McAfee said he is running a little short on parent volunteers for Fun Fest this year. If you would be able to help out in any way, please let him know.  (nmcafee@anthonywayneschools.org)

Generals Ice Cream Fundraiser - A note went home today about an opportunity for our school to earn some extra income by eating ice cream from Generals after Fun Fest.  There will even be some guest scoopers helping out:)

Forms, forms and more forms:
  • Bike Hike
  • Fort Meigs
  • Band instrument "try-outs"
  • Muffins for Moms
  • 4th grade send off permission
  • Book orders for Right to Read Week
  • Return Spring pictures or Spring picture orders
Upcoming events:
  • May 10-12 - Muffins with Moms
  • May 11- FTMS visitation
  • May 12 - Wear pink in support of Hannah
  • May 13 - Fun Fest - 4th Grade's color is blue
  • May 14 - Art Show
  • May 16 - Bike Safety Presentation
  • May 17 - Volunteer appreciation event
  • May 16-20 - Right to Read Week
  • May 19 - Fort Meigs Field Trip
  • May 19 - Author visit
  • May 20 - Bike Hike
  • May 26 - Last day (students)
HOMEWORK:

MATH:
none

READING:
  • leveled reader
  • 87% by Friday
SCIENCE:
none

SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

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

Friday, May 6, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update - 5-5-16

Parents,

It was an exhausting, but fun week.  Mrs. Dressel and I are ready to embrace the chaos and busyness that is the month of May.  As the year winds down, it is very important to remind your child to maintain their focus on their school responsibilities and to give their best effort on all tasks.  Students will continue to be expected to read nightly and complete their one daily homework assignment until the end of the year.  We don't want any of the children to miss out on the fun end of the year activities because they need to make up missed work or catch up on reading.  You can help your child by making sure he/she has a  time and place set aside each night to complete their school work.  Thanks so much for your support with this.

Have a great weekend!

Permission slips.  Two important permission slips went home today.  One is for Bike Hike and one for the Fort Meigs Field trip.  We are looking for chaperones for the Fort Meigs trip.  Fill out the form at the bottom of the permission slip if interested.  We do not take chaperones for Bike Hike, but you are welcome to park somewhere along the route and wave at the kids as they ride by if you'd like.  Please sign and return these forms right away if possible.

Fun Fest.  Mr. McAfee said he is running a little short on parent volunteers for Fun Fest this year. If you would be able to help out in any way, please let him know.  (nmcafee@anthonywayneschools.org)

Thank you.  Parents, thank you for all of the nice notes, e-mails and small gifts Mrs. Dressel and I received this week for Teacher Appreciation Week.  A couple small gifts just popped up on our desks, so whoever they were from, thank you!

Happy Mother's Day!  Happy mother's day to all the moms, Mrs. Dressel included.  

Congrats!  We have another student who mastered all 131 4th grade objectives in Accelerated Math today.  Congratulations, Jaden!  

Forms, forms and more forms:
  • Bike Hike Permission slip
  • Fort Meigs Permission slip
  • Return permission slips for inflatables (Fun Fest)
  • Muffins for Moms
  • 4th grade send off party permission
  • Book orders for Right to Read Week
  • Return Spring pictures or Spring picture orders
Upcoming events:
  • May 10-12 - Muffins with Moms
  • May 11- FTMS visitation
  • May 13 - Fun Fest
  • May 14 - Art Show
  • May 16 - Bike Safety Presentation
  • May 17 - Volunteer appreciation event
  • May 16-20 - Right to Read Week
  • May 19 - Fort Meigs Field Trip
  • May 19 - Author visit
  • May 20 - Bike Hike
  • May 26 - Last day (students)
HOMEWORK:

MATH:
None

READING:
  • 87% by Friday
SCIENCE:
none

SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

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Thursday, May 5, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update - 5-5-16

Parents,

Congrats!  We have our first student to master all 131 4th grade objectives in Accelerated Math.  Congratulations Jack Choma!  We have some other students who are getting close and should master their last objectives this week or next.  Then it is on to 5th grade skills.  Way to go!

Preamble - Students have been challenged to memorize and recite the Preamble to the United States Constitution.  They have some strips to help them practice, and have been introduced to the School House Rock song to also help them learn it.  Congratulations to Colette who has already succeeded in this task today!

Forms, forms and more forms:
  • Return permission slips for inflatables (Fun Fest)
  • Muffins for Moms
  • 4th grade send off permission
  • Book orders for Right to Read Week
  • Return Spring pictures or Spring picture orders
Upcoming events:
  • May 10-12 - Muffins with Moms
  • May 11- FTMS visitation
  • May 13 - Fun Fest
  • May 14 - Art Show
  • May 16 - Bike Safety Presentation
  • May 17 - Volunteer appreciation event
  • May 16-20 - Right to Read Week
  • May 19 - Fort Meigs Field Trip
  • May 19 - Author visit
  • May 20 - Bike Hike
  • May 26 - Last day (students)
HOMEWORK:

MATH:
AM Diagnostic 

READING:
  • 75% by Friday
SCIENCE:
none

SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update - 5/3/16

Parents,

Preamble - Students have been challenged to memorize and recite the Preamble to the United States Constitution.  They have some strips to help them practice, and have been introduced to the School House Rock song to also help them learn it.  Congratulations to Colette who has already succeeded in this task today!

Forms, forms and more forms:
  • Return permission slips for inflatables (Fun Fest)
  • Muffins for Moms
  • 4th grade send off permission
  • Book orders for Right to Read Week
  • Return Spring pictures or Spring picture orders
Upcoming events:
  • May 10-12 - Muffins with Moms
  • May 11- FTMS visitation
  • May 13 - Fun Fest
  • May 14 - Art Show
  • May 16 - Bike Safety Presentation
  • May 17 - Volunteer appreciation event
  • May 16-20 - Right to Read Week
  • May 19 - Fort Meigs Field Trip
  • May 19 - Author visit
  • May 20 - Bike Hike
  • May 26 - Last day (students)
HOMEWORK:

MATH:
AM Practice

READING:
  • 75% by Friday
SCIENCE:
none

SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Monday, May 2, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 5-2-16

Parents,

Preamble - Students have been challenged to memorize and recite the Preamble to the United States Constitution.  They have some strips to help them practice, and have been introduced to the School House Rock song to also help them learn it.  Congratulations to Colette who has already succeeded in this task today!

Forms, forms and more forms:
  • Return permission slips for inflatables (Fun Fest)
  • Muffins for Moms
  • 4th grade send off permission
  • Book orders for Right to Read Week
  • Return Spring pictures or Spring picture orders
Upcoming events:
  • May 10-12 - Muffins with Moms
  • May 11- FTMS visitation
  • May 13 - Fun Fest
  • May 14 - Art Show
  • May 16 - Bike Safety Presentation
  • May 17 - Volunteer appreciation event
  • May 16-20 - Right to Read Week
  • May 19 - Fort Meigs Field Trip
  • May 19 - Author visit
  • May 20 - Bike Hike
  • May 26 - Last day (students)
HOMEWORK:

MATH:
none

READING:
  • Scholastic News - Read pages 4-6 and complete back
  • 75% by Friday
SCIENCE:
none

SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

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