Sunday Schedule: Week 2, Day 4
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Remember that this Thursday, December 17 is our last day of school before Winter Holiday and will be a noon dismissal. Please make sure to discuss this with your student so they know how this effects their after school arrangements.
With that said, enjoy your Winter Holiday! See you on Sunday, January 10 when class resumes!
Warmest wishes of rest and relaxation for you all!
Mrs. Newman
Reminders:
Look for Report Cards that are being sent home on Monday, December 14.
Week of December 6
Sunday Schedule: Week 1, Day 5
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
We are showing our support for Terry Fox this Thursday, December 10 with our annual Terry Fox run at TAISM. An all school photo will take place at 2:00 with the run starting at 2:30. Students are asked to wear their Terry Fox tshirt (from this year or last year) and running gear to school on Thursday so they are ready to run at 2:30. If students to do not have a Terry Fox tshirt, have them wear a black or navy shirt. This way we are all in the same color for our all school photo!
Reminders:
Report cards are being sent home with your student on Monday, December 14.
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
We are showing our support for Terry Fox this Thursday, December 10 with our annual Terry Fox run at TAISM. An all school photo will take place at 2:00 with the run starting at 2:30. Students are asked to wear their Terry Fox tshirt (from this year or last year) and running gear to school on Thursday so they are ready to run at 2:30. If students to do not have a Terry Fox tshirt, have them wear a black or navy shirt. This way we are all in the same color for our all school photo!
Reminders:
Report cards are being sent home with your student on Monday, December 14.
Week of November 22
Sunday Schedule: Week 2, Day 4
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
We had a great time with our Discover Oman adventures this week! Thank you, parents, for helping prepare your students for the meaningful experiences. Be on the look out for information about our next Discover Oman trips coming up in February!
Reminders:
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
We had a great time with our Discover Oman adventures this week! Thank you, parents, for helping prepare your students for the meaningful experiences. Be on the look out for information about our next Discover Oman trips coming up in February!
Reminders:
Week of November 15
Sunday Schedule: Week 1, Day 5
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Discover Oman is here! We'll be visiting the Armed Forces Museum and Qurum Park on Sunday, November 15 and we'll be heading to Al Azaiba Beach on Thursday, November 19. Field trip slips and information has been sent home. Kindly note the dress code information that pertains to each Field Trip as we will be visiting various places and need to be respectful in our dress as we are venturing off TAISM campus (Beach: sandals, towel, sunscreen, one piece swimsuit; Outdoors: athletic shoes, long pants, long sleeved shirt, hat, sunscreen; Museum: comfortable shoes, long pants, shoulders covered). Discover Oman Parent Volunteers Email: I've sent an email out to parents that have volunteered to help our class by chaperoning throughout our Discover Oman Field Trips. If you did not receive an email, but volunteered, please let me know! (There will also be more trips in February if you would like to accompany us at that time for the second week of Discover Oman!)
Reminders:
Don't forget about the 3-5 Music Concert on Wednesday, November 18 @ 2:30 in the Bosch Center! (Bosch Center doors will open at 2:15 for seating.)
4AN BLOG MAKE-OVER: New tabs added at the top of the page!
I'll be adding to them soon and updating them throughout the year. Be sure to check back for updates as they provide useful resources for you and your student!
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Discover Oman is here! We'll be visiting the Armed Forces Museum and Qurum Park on Sunday, November 15 and we'll be heading to Al Azaiba Beach on Thursday, November 19. Field trip slips and information has been sent home. Kindly note the dress code information that pertains to each Field Trip as we will be visiting various places and need to be respectful in our dress as we are venturing off TAISM campus (Beach: sandals, towel, sunscreen, one piece swimsuit; Outdoors: athletic shoes, long pants, long sleeved shirt, hat, sunscreen; Museum: comfortable shoes, long pants, shoulders covered). Discover Oman Parent Volunteers Email: I've sent an email out to parents that have volunteered to help our class by chaperoning throughout our Discover Oman Field Trips. If you did not receive an email, but volunteered, please let me know! (There will also be more trips in February if you would like to accompany us at that time for the second week of Discover Oman!)
Reminders:
Don't forget about the 3-5 Music Concert on Wednesday, November 18 @ 2:30 in the Bosch Center! (Bosch Center doors will open at 2:15 for seating.)
4AN BLOG MAKE-OVER: New tabs added at the top of the page!
I'll be adding to them soon and updating them throughout the year. Be sure to check back for updates as they provide useful resources for you and your student!
Week of November 8
Sunday Schedule: Week 2, Day 6
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Our class has been presented with the opportunity to visit a United States Oceanographic Survey Ship on Tuesday, November 10. Field trip slips and information has been passed out and permission slips need to be returned by Sunday, November 8 so your child can participate! (Please remember to pack a snack and sack lunch and to have students wear their P.E. uniform and tennis shoes.)
Discover Oman is just around the corner! We'll be visiting the Armed Forces Museum and Qurum Park on Sunday, November 15 and we'll be heading to Al Azaiba Beach on Thursday, November 19. Field trip slips and information has been sent home and permission slips need to be returned by Thursday, November 12 so your child can participate! Please note the dress code information that was included in the information that was sent home as we are visiting a few different places. Discover Oman Parent Volunteers Email: I've sent an email out to see if any parents are interested in coming along to assist on one of the Discover Oman trips. If this sounds like something that interests you, please see my email for more details and let me know! (There will also be more trips in February if you would like to accompany us at that time for the second week of Discover Oman.)
Reminders:
The online Scholastic Book Order closes on November 5!
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Our class has been presented with the opportunity to visit a United States Oceanographic Survey Ship on Tuesday, November 10. Field trip slips and information has been passed out and permission slips need to be returned by Sunday, November 8 so your child can participate! (Please remember to pack a snack and sack lunch and to have students wear their P.E. uniform and tennis shoes.)
Discover Oman is just around the corner! We'll be visiting the Armed Forces Museum and Qurum Park on Sunday, November 15 and we'll be heading to Al Azaiba Beach on Thursday, November 19. Field trip slips and information has been sent home and permission slips need to be returned by Thursday, November 12 so your child can participate! Please note the dress code information that was included in the information that was sent home as we are visiting a few different places. Discover Oman Parent Volunteers Email: I've sent an email out to see if any parents are interested in coming along to assist on one of the Discover Oman trips. If this sounds like something that interests you, please see my email for more details and let me know! (There will also be more trips in February if you would like to accompany us at that time for the second week of Discover Oman.)
Reminders:
The online Scholastic Book Order closes on November 5!
Week of November 1
Sunday Schedule: Week 2, Day 1
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Be on the look out for more information to come about our ES Discover Oman Week scheduled for the week of November 15!
Reminders:
Students will be swimming in P.E. classes until November 19! Students are reminded to bring a swim suit (one piece suit for girls), a towel, goggles, a swim cap (for students with long hair), and sandals/flip flops.
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Be on the look out for more information to come about our ES Discover Oman Week scheduled for the week of November 15!
Reminders:
Students will be swimming in P.E. classes until November 19! Students are reminded to bring a swim suit (one piece suit for girls), a towel, goggles, a swim cap (for students with long hair), and sandals/flip flops.
Week of October 25
Tuesday Schedule: Week 1, Day 4
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Parent Conferences are scheduled for Sunday, October 25 and Monday, October 26. I look forward to seeing you all! Please note that this is a Parent-Teacher Conference format. Students do not need to attend conferences with parents.
The first swim unit in PE starts this week and will run through November 19! Miss Effie sent a note home with your student this past week with details about the swim unit. Students will have their first day of swimming when they return to school on Tuesday, October 27. Students are reminded to bring a swim suit (one piece suit for girls), a towel, goggles, a swim cap (for students with long hair), and sandals/flip flops. (If you need additional information about the swim unit, I have extra notes from Miss Effie, or you can contact Miss Effie Stone at stonee@taism.com.)
Reminders:
Remember to check the TAISM ES Newsletter for news and updates, sent out weekly via email. This week the information about the Scholastic Online Book Order caught my eye! It looks like online ordering closes on November 5 so be sure to take a look if you're interested in ordering!
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Parent Conferences are scheduled for Sunday, October 25 and Monday, October 26. I look forward to seeing you all! Please note that this is a Parent-Teacher Conference format. Students do not need to attend conferences with parents.
The first swim unit in PE starts this week and will run through November 19! Miss Effie sent a note home with your student this past week with details about the swim unit. Students will have their first day of swimming when they return to school on Tuesday, October 27. Students are reminded to bring a swim suit (one piece suit for girls), a towel, goggles, a swim cap (for students with long hair), and sandals/flip flops. (If you need additional information about the swim unit, I have extra notes from Miss Effie, or you can contact Miss Effie Stone at stonee@taism.com.)
Reminders:
Remember to check the TAISM ES Newsletter for news and updates, sent out weekly via email. This week the information about the Scholastic Online Book Order caught my eye! It looks like online ordering closes on November 5 so be sure to take a look if you're interested in ordering!
Week of October 18
Schedule Sunday: Week 2, Day 5
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) computer-based assessments will continue next week. Students will be doing the MAP Language Assessment on Sunday, October 18 and the MAP Math Assessment on Tuesday, October 20. Again, data collected from the MAP assessments, along with other pieces of data, help us to plan for instruction in the classroom. Please be sure to encourage your child to get a good night's sleep, to eat a good breakfast, and to do their best!
Parent Conferences are scheduled for Sunday, October 25 and Monday, October 26. Reminder that TAISM is trying a new online scheduling system for Parent Conferences. You should have received information about how to log-in and schedule your own conferences online! If you have not received that information, or are having troubles accessing the online scheduling, please let me know.
Reminders:
The 4AN Blog and Homework Planner are great resources for updates about what's going on in the classroom! I will typically update the 4AN Blog on the last day of the week with news for the upcoming week. (I will also update SpellingCity lists at the same time. That way, if you like to practice a little over the weekend, you have access to that resource.)
As always, feel free to email me or jot a note in the Homework Planner if you ever have questions!
Islamic New Year Holiday
The Islamic New Year Holiday will be Thursday, October 15. Therefore, TAISM classes will be in session on Wednesday, October 14. TAISM will be closed on Thursday, October 15, with classes resuming on Sunday, October 18.
Week of October 11
Schedule Sunday: Week 2, Day 1 (Monday will be Week 2, Day 2)
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Sunday, October 11 has been designated as a NO SCHOOL day (ES ONLY) as all ES teachers will be taking advantage of a Professional Development opportunity. School WILL remain in session for MS and HS students.
The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) computer-based assessments will begin next week. Students will take a Reading, Language, and Math Assessment. Data collected from the MAP assessment, along with other data, helps us plan for instruction in the classroom. Please encourage your student to get a good night's sleep, to eat a good breakfast, and to do their best!
More information to come regarding Parent Conferences!
Reminders:
The 4AN Blog and Homework Planner are great resources for updates about what's going on in the classroom! As always, feel free to email me or jot a note in the Homework Planner if you ever have questions.
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Sunday, October 11 has been designated as a NO SCHOOL day (ES ONLY) as all ES teachers will be taking advantage of a Professional Development opportunity. School WILL remain in session for MS and HS students.
The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) computer-based assessments will begin next week. Students will take a Reading, Language, and Math Assessment. Data collected from the MAP assessment, along with other data, helps us plan for instruction in the classroom. Please encourage your student to get a good night's sleep, to eat a good breakfast, and to do their best!
More information to come regarding Parent Conferences!
Reminders:
The 4AN Blog and Homework Planner are great resources for updates about what's going on in the classroom! As always, feel free to email me or jot a note in the Homework Planner if you ever have questions.
Week of October 4
Schedule Sunday: Week 1, Day 2
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Reminder that Tuesday, October 6 has been changed on the calendar to an EARLY RELEASE DAY (EC-12). This day was initially scheduled as a no school day for all students. This change means that classes WILL be in session for all students from 8:30-12:00 with dismissal at 12:00. There will be no after-school activities on this day. Busing transportation will be in operation. Parents should make plans for their children to either take the bus home or be picked up at 12:00.
Sunday, October 11 has been designated as a NO SCHOOL day (ES ONLY) as all ES teachers will be taking advantage of a Professional Development opportunity. School WILL remain in session for MS and HS students.
Be on the look out for information to come regarding Parent Conferences!
Reminders:
Please remember to look for the Elementary School Newsletter that is sent home weekly via email. This newsletter contains important information regarding school news and updates.
You've noticed the 4AN Homework Planner traveling home each night!? In grade four, we work really hard on continuing to develop organization skills! The Homework Planner acts as a resource to help students keep track of nightly homework assignments as well as important upcoming dates in our classroom. They will ask you to sign it each night and I will sign it each morning. This is a great tool for your student but also acts a great communication tool for us! If you ever have a quick note, you can always jot it in the Homework Planner next to your signature and I will see it the next morning. This is a great day-to-day communication tool from school to home and back from home to school. Ask your student for a detailed description and see what they can tell you about it!
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Reminder that Tuesday, October 6 has been changed on the calendar to an EARLY RELEASE DAY (EC-12). This day was initially scheduled as a no school day for all students. This change means that classes WILL be in session for all students from 8:30-12:00 with dismissal at 12:00. There will be no after-school activities on this day. Busing transportation will be in operation. Parents should make plans for their children to either take the bus home or be picked up at 12:00.
Sunday, October 11 has been designated as a NO SCHOOL day (ES ONLY) as all ES teachers will be taking advantage of a Professional Development opportunity. School WILL remain in session for MS and HS students.
Be on the look out for information to come regarding Parent Conferences!
Reminders:
Please remember to look for the Elementary School Newsletter that is sent home weekly via email. This newsletter contains important information regarding school news and updates.
You've noticed the 4AN Homework Planner traveling home each night!? In grade four, we work really hard on continuing to develop organization skills! The Homework Planner acts as a resource to help students keep track of nightly homework assignments as well as important upcoming dates in our classroom. They will ask you to sign it each night and I will sign it each morning. This is a great tool for your student but also acts a great communication tool for us! If you ever have a quick note, you can always jot it in the Homework Planner next to your signature and I will see it the next morning. This is a great day-to-day communication tool from school to home and back from home to school. Ask your student for a detailed description and see what they can tell you about it!
Week of September 27
Schedule Sunday: Week 2, Day 3
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Please note that 4AN yearbook photos will be on Wednesday, September 30. We do have PE on Wednesday, so students can come to school wearing the regular school uniform for photos and should bring their PE uniform to change into for PE class.
Reminder that Tuesday, October 6 has been changed on the calendar to an Early Release Day (EC-12). This day was initially scheduled as a no school day for all students. This change means that classes WILL be in session for all students from 8:30-12:00 with dismissal at 12:00. There will be no after-school activities on this day and regular busing transportation will be in operation. Parents should make plans for their children to either take the bus home or be picked up at 12:00.
Sunday, October 11 has been designated as a NO SCHOOL day (ES ONLY) as all ES teachers will be taking advantage of a Professional Development opportunity. School will remain in session for MS and HS students.
Reminders:
Please remember to look for the Elementary School Newsletter that is sent home weekly via email. This newsletter contains important information regarding school news and updates.
Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Please note that 4AN yearbook photos will be on Wednesday, September 30. We do have PE on Wednesday, so students can come to school wearing the regular school uniform for photos and should bring their PE uniform to change into for PE class.
Reminder that Tuesday, October 6 has been changed on the calendar to an Early Release Day (EC-12). This day was initially scheduled as a no school day for all students. This change means that classes WILL be in session for all students from 8:30-12:00 with dismissal at 12:00. There will be no after-school activities on this day and regular busing transportation will be in operation. Parents should make plans for their children to either take the bus home or be picked up at 12:00.
Sunday, October 11 has been designated as a NO SCHOOL day (ES ONLY) as all ES teachers will be taking advantage of a Professional Development opportunity. School will remain in session for MS and HS students.
Reminders:
Please remember to look for the Elementary School Newsletter that is sent home weekly via email. This newsletter contains important information regarding school news and updates.
A Great Start to the Year in 4AN
Thank you, parents, for a great start to the year! I appreciate your support as you and your student are experiencing all that grade four has to offer. What an exciting time for your student; they're back to school, seeing old friends, making new friends, getting to know a new teacher, and starting another great school year in a new classroom!
I also want to say that I appreciate all you do for your student. We're a team and, together, we'll make this a fantastic year for your child! With that said, remember that you can contact me anytime via email (newmana@taism.com) or phone (2459-5180). I'm always happy to discuss any questions, comments, or concerns you may have regarding your student, our classroom, or TAISM. If I don't know how to answer your question, I can always find the information or direct you in the right path. I'm here to help!
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Thanks, again, for all you do! Looking forward to our year together!
Mrs. Newman
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