Thursday, May 28, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 5/ 28/ 15


Dear Parents,  Tomorrow is Bike Hike.  If you are bringing a bike, please put it behind the school in the bike rack where your child can find it easily when they get here.  This should be done well before busses are coming in to avoid traffic tie-ups.  
We fitted lots of helmets today.  We also talked about the wildlife the kids might see at the park.  Everyone is very excited, but please don't forget their sack lunch, sunscreen, a hat to prevent ticks during their time at the park, and bug spray.  It is supposed to be pretty warm, so cool clothing would be best.  They need to wear socks and their tennis shoes for safety.  Water, pop, and a snack are provided. 
We have plenty of helpers to pick up bikes and riders who become too hot, ill, or their bikes have broken down.  
If you have had to change your plan for getting the bike back home, please send a note with your child in the morning.  Phone calls will probably not get to us as we leave right after announcements.  Expect tired kids at the end of the day.  
Congratulations to the last minute kids who got their AR points just in time.  We are all very happy they are joining everybody else on this fun 4th grade experience that they will remember for a long, long time.  
:-)  Mary Beth V. 

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 5-27-15

Parents, 

The only homework tonight is for students to bring in their bike helmets for inspection.  Students may leave them at school, unless they are riding their bikes on Friday morning.

Students who earned 100% of their quarter goal for Math have earned our "tech party" tomorrow.

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

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 5-26-15

Parents,

200% AR Pizza Reward - Students have until this Thursday to reach 200% of their 4th quarter AR goal to earn the pizza party.  Students who reach this goal will be treated to a pizza lunch with Mrs. Dressel on Thursday.


Bike Hike - Make sure bikes are working properly and are ready for Friday!  Students are asked to bring in their bike helmet by Thursday so that we can check them.  Students may leave their helmets at school, unless they are planning to ride their bike on Friday morning. Please take time to adjust your child's helmet before you send it in. See images below for proper fit.




Math Challenge Technology Party. We are planning a "Technology" party for this Thursday in Math class. To earn this party, students will need to have met their quarter goal for number of objectives mastered in Accelerated Math. This can be seen by looking at your child's AM TOPs report when they scan their homework. See image below.


​At the technology party, we plan to play Minecraft and other collaborative, creative, and educational games. Students will be allowed to bring their own devices this day (with your permission) and will be allowed to play games approved by Mr. Pransky.

Reminders:
  • Bike Hike is Friday, May 29.
  • Return or purchase spring pictures
HOMEWORK

READING
  • AR goal by Thursday is 100%
MATH:
AM Diagnostic test for any students who have not yet reached 100 % of their quarter goal.  Many students have no math homework tonight!

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Culture project- a few students still need to present

USEFUL LINKS:

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 5/ 21 /15


Parents,

FTMS visitation. Our visit to FT was informative and fun. The registration day is in the early part of August. You will receive information about that on email or maybe by letter.


Fun Fest. Make sure you have turned in the inflatables permission slip for your child! 

Dress in layers. Please apply sunscreen, and wear comfortable shoes. Send water. The only lunch available to buy is peanut butter and jelly pocket.


Math Challenge Technology Party. We are planning a "Technology" party for next Thursday in Math class. To earn this party, students will need to have met their quarter goal for number of objectives mastered in Accelerated Math. This can be seen by looking at your child's AM TOPs report when they scan their homework. See image below.


​At the technology party, we plan to play Minecraft and other collaborative, creative, and educational games. Students will be allowed to bring their own devices this day (will your permission) and will be allowed to play games approved by me.


Online checkers. We will be having a 4th grade checkers tournament on Friday during our game portion of Fun Fest. Here's a link to an online version they can use to practice at home.


Reminders:
  • Sign and return Bike Hike permission slip
  • Sign and return bike hike expectations letter
  • Fun Fest volunteer form (or at least waiver signed at bottom)
  • Return or purchase spring pictures
HOMEWORK

READING
  • AR goal by Friday is 87%
MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
map study guide  called "Geography" due tomorrow.  The test will be next Wednesday, May 27.

USEFUL LINKS:
:-)  Mary Beth

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 5-20-15

Parents,

FTMS visitation. On Thursday students will tour Fallen Timbers Middle School.


Fun Fest. Make sure you have turned in the inflatables permission slip for your child!


Math Challenge Technology Party. We are planning a "Technology" party for next Thursday in Math class. To earn this party, students will need to have met their quarter goal for number of objectives mastered in Accelerated Math. This can be seen by looking at your child's AM TOPs report when they scan their homework. See image below.


​At the technology party, we plan to play Minecraft and other collaborative, creative, and educational games. Students will be allowed to bring their own devices this day (will your permission) and will be allowed to play games approved by me.


Online checkers. We will be having a 4th grade checkers tournament on Friday during our game portion of Fun Fest. Here's a link to an online version they can use to practice at home.


Reminders:
  • Sign and return Bike Hike permission slip
  • Sign and return bike hike expectations letter
  • Fun Fest volunteer form (or at least waiver signed at bottom)
  • Return or purchase spring pictures
HOMEWORK

READING
  • language review sheet
  • AR goal by Friday is 87%
MATH:
none

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
none

USEFUL LINKS:

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

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 5-19-15

Parents,

Awake T-Shirts. Wear them tomorrow!


FTMS visitation. On Thursday students will tour Fallen Timbers Middle School.


Fun Fest. Make sure you have turned in the inflatables permission slip for your child!


Math Challenge Technology Party. We are planning a "Technology" party for next Thursday in Math class. To earn this party, students will need to have met their quarter goal for number of objectives mastered in Accelerated Math. This can be seen by looking at your child's AM TOPs report when they scan their homework. See image below.
​At the technology party, we plan to play Minecraft and other collaborative, creative, and educational games. Students will be allowed to bring their own devices this day (will your permission) and will be allowed to play games approved by me.


Online checkers. We will be having a 4th grade checkers tournament next week. Here's a link to an online version they can use to practice at home.


Reminders:
  • Sign and return Bike Hike permission slip
  • Sign and return bike hike expectations letter
  • Fun Fest volunteer form (or at least waiver signed at bottom)
  • Return or purchase spring pictures
HOMEWORK

READING
  • AR goal by Friday is 87%
MATH:
AM Practice

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Culture project

USEFUL LINKS:

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web:

Monday, May 18, 2015

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 5-18-15

Parents,

Awake T-Shirts. Your child can show school spirit by wearing their AWAKE t-shirt this Wednesday.

FTMS visitation. On Thursday students will tour Fallen Timbers Middle School.
Fun Fest. Fun Fest is this Friday. If you would like to help out with the day, please contact the office (419-877-0543) or return the volunteer form that was sent home.


Reminders:
  • Sign and return Bike Hike permission slip
  • Sign and return bike hike expectations letter
  • Fun Fest volunteer form (or at least waiver signed at bottom)
  • Return or purchase spring pictures
HOMEWORK

READING
  • AR goal by Friday is 87%
MATH:
AM Practice

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
Culture project

USEFUL LINKS:

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

On the web: