Friday, October 7, 2011

October 7

It is Friday and it looks like it will be a beautiful fall weekend. We had a good week. The students completed Sarah, Plain and Tall and we were able to watch the movie today, and compare the book to the movie. We discovered that there are a lot of similarities and a few differences. 
Today we began chapter 4 in math. This chapter is over multiplication. After taking the pretest I have divided the class into two groups. I told the students that some needed work to complete the chapter in a different way than others. We are all headed to the same end- to understand multiplication and be successful. 
Next week we should be ready for a Social Studies test and a Science test. We will highlight our Social Studies on Monday and take the test on Wednesday. On Tuesday we will work on our Science study guide. We will check it over on Wednesday and Thursday and test on Friday. 
I hope everyone has a chance to enjoy the weather. Have a great weekend.

Meet Your Teacher:

Welcome to 4th grade. I am Mrs. Susan Smith. This will be my 22nd year teaching at Lourdes Catholic School! I can hardly believe it. I taught 5th grade, 1st grade, and now, this is my fifth year in 4th grade. I love teaching and every year brings new and exciting challenges.I am a graduate of Drake University with a degree in elementary education and a minor in social studies. I believe that every student is special and brings their own uniqueness to our classroom. I look forward to a great year.

Important Dates


October 24- Red Ribbon Week
October 24- 2:20 Rosary
October 28- Halloween Party(parade at 1:30)
October 28- No Bettendorf buses
October 31- No School
November 1-Wellness Calendar due
All Saints Day
November 4- October NUT day
November 7- ITBS week
November 16- 1:10 early out
November 23-25- NO school- Happy Thanksgiving




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