Monday, November 14, 2011

November 14

Our ITBS testing is completed. I am proud to say that we had perfect attendance every day!
On Friday we had our first Eagle Exchange. Students turned in their earned eagles for privileges to be used this week. We had  a variety of opportunities going on today.
A reminder that the state and capital quiz is Wednesday, and that National Park posters are also due on Wednesday. We have had some great posters already presented to the class.
The skeleton for science is due Tuesday.
Several students have already presented their American Revolution Time line to their family. If you have not seen yours, please ask your child about it.
We are completing our Biography Contracts in reading. We will do another Fiction book for our next contract project.
We are moving on in math and today we worked on 2 digit quotients with remainders. 
The Thanksgiving Turkey in our room has some beautiful feathers full of wonderful thoughts of all that our class is thankful for. It is hard to believe that it is that time of year.
We are very thankful to the parents who supplied us with snacks for ITBS week. The children were well fed and enjoyed the treats. Thank you to the Boldt, Cravero, and Shield families. I hope I didn't forget someone.
Please remember that children need to have coats and gloves, because they are going out for recess at 10 degrees or warmer.
Have a great week.

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




National Parks