Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update - 9-27-16

Parents,

Science.  Your child's first Science test over Ch. 1 The Nature of Science this Friday. Your child has a Science notebook which can be reviewed as well as an online practice test. Each child will take a test using Moodle, an online course management system.  The practice test linked below is self-scoring and can be taken as many times as needed to prepare for the test.  Students who earn 100% on the practice test can earn a special badge.

The link for the practice test is here:

Moodle Login information
un: 2025XXX
pw:aw+lunch code number

Reminders:
  • Basketball Jones - Family presentation Wednesday at Monclova, 6:30pm
  • AWAKE t-shirts - Wear Wednesday
  •  Parents' Club is looking for help for the Bookfair- sign up to help here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4fa5a62da5f85-scholastic
  • Bond issue Meeting is Thursday at 7:00pm in the Central Administration Office
HOMEWORK:

Math:  Watch Learn Zillion video #10 (Quick Code: NA2R4NS) and complete worksheet p. 2 

Science: None

Reading: None.
  • AR Goal for Friday = 66% of AR goal for quarter
Social Studies: None

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Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Updates - 9/21/16

Parents,

Sumdog Contest. There are two more days for the countywide contest on Sumdog that students can play to practice their Math skills at home.

Dine Out Night - Tonight is a Dine out Fundraiser Night at Cocina de Carlos in Waterville.

Reminders:
  • Book Order due Friday, Sept 23 - order online through Scholastic's website and entering our class code: GJLYC
HOMEWORK:

Math:  AM Practice

Science: None

Reading: None
  • AR Goal for Friday = 55% of AR goal for quarter
Social Studies: None

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 9-20-16

Parents,

Student Updates - These are still needed from a few students. Please review, sign, and return this with your child by tomorrow.

Sumdog Contest. There is a countywide contest on Sumdog that students can play to hone their Math skills at home. Congrats to Paxton, Jarret, and Anna who have made it up on the Lucas County leaderboard so far!


Reminders:
  • Wednesday, September 21 - Scheduled 2-hour delay
  • Book Order due Friday, Sept 23 - order online through Scholastic's website and entering our class code: GJLYC
HOMEWORK:

Math:  Learn Zillion Video #7 (Quick code XH8AU5X) and complete worksheet (p. 1). Page 2 of the worksheet is another video that will be next week's homework.  I told the students they could do it early if they wanted.

Science: None

Reading: None
  • AR Goal for Friday = 55% of AR goal for quarter
Social Studies: None

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

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Friday, September 16, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update - 9-16-16

Parents,

Students played a Kahoot game in Science today that they asked me to share.  See if they can beat Crue's 14/14 high score in ghost mode?

Reminders:
  • Wednesday, September 21 - Scheduled 2-hour delay
  • Wed. Sept. 21 Dine in fundraiser at Cocina de Carlos
  • Book Order due Friday, Sept 23 - order online through Scholastic's website and entering our class code: GJLYC
HOMEWORK:

Math:  a few students who have not passed addition have a packet for addition facts to complete and have signed by Friday (9/23)

Science: None

Reading: Read 15-20 minutes each night
  • AR Goal for Friday = 55% of AR goal for quarter
Social Studies: 

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update - 9-14-16

Parents,

Renaissance Home Connect.  Would you like to learn how to use Home connect to:
  • set-up your e-mail to receive reports when your child passes AR tests, AM tests, or Math Facts in a Flash levels?
  • check your child's AR percentage and goal?
  • have your child practice math facts at home?
  • reprint Accelerated Math? (such as, if your child left it at school)
If you are interested in doing this, click this Youtube video link:

Reminders:
  • Mr. Pransky still needs a Matchbox/Hotwheels car
  • Friday is Spirit Day - Hat Day
  • Correction: Wednesday, September 21 - Scheduled 2-hour delay
  • CogATs are Thurs., and Friday
HOMEWORK:

Math:  AM Practice

Science: None

Reading: Read 15-20 minutes & fill out log
  • AR Goal for Friday = 44% of AR goal for quarter
Social Studies: None

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Update 9-13-16

Parents,

Needed: Matchbox/Hotwheel car.  I am in need of one Matchbox or Hotwheel car for a Science experiment this week.  It needs to roll smoothly and mostly straight.  If anyone could donate one temporarily (or permanently) I would really appreciate it!  

Reminders:
  • Friday is Spirit Day - Hat Day
  • Tuesday, September 21 - Scheduled 2-hour delay
  • CogATs are Wed., Thurs., and Friday
HOMEWORK:

Math:  Learn Zillion video #4 - Complete pages 7 & 8 in packet
           Code= LZ527 or E7ABU28

Science: None

Reading: Read 15-20 minutes & fill out log
  • AR Goal for Friday = 44% of AR goal for quarter
Social Studies: None

--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

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Friday, September 9, 2016

Team Mindcrafters Daily Updates - 9-9-16

Parents,

It's been a fun-filled week of learning!  The kids are really getting into the groove now.  Thanks so much parents for all of your support so far this year!  We appreciate all of the donations for the carnival as well as all of the ways you help by supporting your child's learning at home.  We hope you can make it tonight to the school carnival.  It is always a lot of fun!

I meant to send this a couple weeks ago, but it was still in my drafts when I looked today.  I think it is still pertinent...

Mrs. Dressel and I wanted to send an e-mail with some general guidelines to help make communication a little easier this year for everyone.
    1. If you have a question or concern pertaining to Math or Science be sure to send the e-mail to Mr. Pransky.  If you have a question about Reading, Language, Spelling, or Social Studies, please send it to Mrs. Dressel.  If your child has Mrs. Dammeier for Math be sure to e-mail her for Math questions.  If you have something you need to share that we all would benefit from knowing (for example, an emotional  or physical concern), be sure to include us everyone who teaches your child (including possibly specialists) so everyone is in the loop.
    2. Mrs. Dressel and I often do not have a break in our schedule to check our e-mail until the very end of the day.  So, if you have any time sensitive concerns, it's best to call the office.
    3. Relatedly, please avoid using e-mail for scheduling - for example, "Johnny will be  need to be picked up at 2:00 today for a dentist appointment."  The office needs a written note for absences, or if you forget to send it, you will need to call the office.
    4. We hope you never do, but if there is ever something that is upsetting you or your child, we want to know - please don't let problems or frustrations fester and grow.  In our experience in situations when a parent is upset about something at school it almost always involves a miscommunication or misunderstanding.   Unfortunately, e-mail is often a poor way to resolve this kind of miscommunication.  A better method is to e-mail us with a time you are available to speak on the phone us and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. This usually saves a lot of back and forth writing on everyone's part. Importantly, please remember, that like you, Mrs. Dressel and I always want to do what is best to help your child learn and grow. 

Have an awesome weekend!

-Shane Pransky
 

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Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

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