Week of December 11

Sunday Schedule:  Week 2, Day 3

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
All grade four students will be participating in a Science Fashion Show on Sunday, December 11.  Students have been studying states of matter and how energy (heat or the absence of heat) affects it.  In our most recent experiment, students studied insulators and determined what types of materials make the best insulators.  For our Fashion Show, students have been tasked with making a piece of clothing (or using something they already have)  and discussing its use.  Students will be describing what the item is, what it's made of, and its purpose!  It's going to be a short show with a practice run-through starting about 2:00 and the actual Fashion Show starting at 2:30 (2:30-3:00ish will be the actual Fashion Show).  If you're around and would like to come watch, you are more than welcome to drop in and join us in the Bosch Center for this short informal show!

The official holiday for Prophet Mohammed's birthday has been announced by the Omani governmental authorities as Monday, December 12; there will be no school on this day.  TAISM will resume classes on Tuesday, December 13 (Day 4).

Wednesday, December 14!  Join us for a combined Winter Party Picnic (Potluck, room parents sent out information about bringing an item to share) and Publishing Party!  Join us at the Outdoor Amphitheater (area outside the Bosch Center) from 12:30-1:15 for a picnic!  Students will have recess after this which gives parents time to clean up (or take a break!) and we invite you back inside to our classrooms at 2:00 for a celebration of our writing work, Personal/Persuasive Essays!  We will be celebrating our writing work with a gallery style showing in which grade four students will display their work, as if it were an exhibit on display at a gallery.  You and your student will have the opportunity to roam from classroom to classroom looking at "exhibits" from all the classes.  Stop in to take a look at your student's work and feel free to stay and walk around with them to check out others!

Thursday, December 15 will be a noon dismissal.  Enjoy your winter holiday from December 16-January 7!

Week of December 4

Sunday Schedule:  Week 1, Day 5

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Join us for Rainbow Day on Tuesday, December 6!  Come watch the activities that morning and pack a lunch to join us for the community picnic to follow activities!  Early dismissal at 12:30.

All grade four students will be participating in a Science Fashion Show on Sunday, December 11.  Students have been studying states of matter and how energy (heat or the absence of heat) affects it.  In our most recent experiment, students studied insulators and determined what types of materials make the best insulators.  For our Fashion Show, students have been tasked with making a piece of clothing (or using something they already have)  and discussing it's use.  Students will be describing what the item is, what it's made of, and its purpose!  It's going to be a short show with a practice run-through starting about 2:00 and the actual Fashion Show starting at 2:30 (2:30-3:00ish will be the actual Fashion Show).  If you're around and would like to come watch, you are more than welcome to drop in and join us in the Bosch Center for this short informal show!

Wednesday, December 14!  Join us for a combined Winter Party Picnic (Potluck, room parents sent out information about bringing an item to share) and Publishing Party!  Join us at the Outdoor Amphitheater (area outside the Bosch Center) from 12:30-1:15 for a picnic!  Students will have recess after this which gives parents time to clean up (or take a break!) and we invite you back inside to our classrooms at 2:00 for a celebration of our writing work, Personal and Persuasive Essays!  We will be celebrating our writing work with a gallery style showing in which grade four students will display their work, as if it were an exhibit on display at a gallery, and will have the opportunity to roam from classroom to classroom looking at "exhibits" from all the classes.  Stop in to take a look at your student's work and feel free to stay and walk around with them to check out others!  

Thursday, December 15 will be a noon dismissal.  Enjoy your winter holiday from December 16-January 7!

Week of November 27

Sunday Schedule:  Week 2, Day 5

Upcoming Events and Special Notes: 
Note about Birthday Treats:  Please be aware that if you choose to bring birthday treats to share with the class on this very special occasion, to check ingredients and note that all treats should be peanut/tree-nut free.  Also, please notify me of what you are thinking of bringing in advance.  Thank you!

This week we're looking forward to our second Discover Oman experience which takes us to the National Museum of Oman and Qurum Park on Thursday, December 1 (Message from the ES Newsletter:  Due to the announcements of the National Holidays, the second day of Discover Oman has been postponed until Thursday, December 1.).  Please note the dress code information which was sent home for appropriate attire while we travel to the museum!  

Rainbow Day will be on Tuesday, December 6.  (Note:  The letter that went home with your student that contains information about which color they are to wear on this day states that Rainbow Day is on Thursday, December 6.  Thursday should be Tuesday.  Note the correction!)

Reminders:
Do you remember getting this email from our 4AN Room Parents?  One small reminder in case you missed it:  "In preparation for several upcoming activities this school year, we kindly request your monetary assistance to make these events a success.  That said, we are asking for each family to provide a one time donation of 5 OMR, which will go towards purchasing material resources such as crafts and supplies designed to enhance your child's learning experience.  We are also requesting that these donations be placed in a secure envelope with your child's name, and for it to be submitted to Mrs. Newman by Sunday, October 23.  We thank you in advance for your generosity and contribution."  Deadline has been extended!  Please have your student turn these in to me sometime next week if possible. 

The Upcoming Events tab on the left hand side of the blog will continually be updated with important upcoming dates!  Mark your calendars! 

Mad Scientists

Ask your scientist about how we used our knowledge of the properties of matter and this Clay Experiment to explore how physical change affects an object!  In this experiment, we really focused on forming a hypothesis and making and recording observations like scientists!

Week of November 20

Sunday Schedule: Week 2, Day 2

Upcoming Events and Important Notes:
No new Spelling List for the short week.

This week we're looking forward to our Discover Oman Azaiba Beach Cleanup experience on Monday, November 21.  We're also looking forward to our second day of Discover Oman on Thursday, December 1 (Message from the ES Newsletter:  Due to the announcements of the National Holidays, the second day of Discover Oman has been postponed until Thursday, December 1.) as it brings us to the National Museum of Oman and Qurum Park.

Reminders:  
Do you remember getting this email from our 4AN Room Parents?  One small reminder in case you missed it:  "In preparation for several upcoming activities this school year, we kindly request your monetary assistance to make these events a success.  That said, we are asking for each family to provide a one time donation of 5 OMR, which will go towards purchasing material resources such as crafts and supplies designed to enhance your child's learning experience.  We are also requesting that these donations be placed in a secure envelope with your child's name, and for it to be submitted to Mrs. Newman by Sunday, October 23.  We thank you in advance for your generosity and contribution."  Deadline has been extended!  Please have your student turn these in to me sometime next week if possible. 

Week of November 13

Sunday Schedule:  Week 1, Day 3

Upcoming Events and Important Notes:  
New SpellingCity list is posted for the upcoming week!  Although you do not have to study over the weekend, they will be posted if you like to start studying and get a head start on the week!  Looking for alternative forms of spelling practice or some additional handwriting practice?  Spelling packets of all of our weekly lists with handwriting pages, cursive handwriting pages, flash card templates you can use for games (word sorts, matching, etc.), and a list of fun activities to try are now available!  I'm going to give these to every student this week, but after this week, please let me know if you would like them to continue coming home with your student.

Look for a copy of your student's Math Unit Summary for Module 1, the one we discussed at conferences, coming home on Sunday.

Our End-of-Module 2 Math Assessment will be on Thursday, November 17.  Keeping up with nightly homework assignments, whether your student is teaching you an Exit Ticket or assigned an IXL practice, is a great way to continue working with math skills we will see on the test!        

Information about Discover Oman and parent permission slips have gone home!  Permission slips are due on Thursday, November 17.   We're looking forward to our experiences at Al Azaiba Beach Cleanup (Monday, November 21) and the National Museum of Oman/Qurum Park (Wednesday, November 23).  Please note the dress code information that was included in the information that was sent home as we are visiting two different places.  Discover Oman Parent Volunteers:  Please email me to let me know if you are interested in helping out as a chaperone with our Azaiba Beach Cleanup on Monday, November 21 and I will get you more information about chaperoning for this trip!   (There will also be more parent volunteer opportunities for our Discover Oman experiences in February if you would like to accompany us at that time for the second week of Discover Oman.)

Reminders:  
Scholastic Book Orders are due online Sunday, November 20!  Enjoy browsing!

Do you remember getting this email from our 4AN Room Parents?  One small reminder in case you missed it:  "In preparation for several upcoming activities this school year, we kindly request your monetary assistance to make these events a success.  That said, we are asking for each family to provide a one time donation of 5 OMR, which will go towards purchasing material resources such as crafts and supplies designed to enhance your child's learning experience.  We are also requesting that these donations be placed in a secure envelope with your child's name, and for it to be submitted to Mrs. Newman by Sunday, October 23.  We thank you in advance for your generosity and contribution."  Deadline has been extended!  Please have your student turn these in to me sometime next week if possible.  

Minutes before heading onstage...

So proud of the grade three through five students for all the hard work and dedication they put into their Fall "Elements" Concert!  Great job, ladies and gentlemen!

Week of November 6

Sunday Schedule:  Week 2, Day 4

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:  
New SpellingCity lists will be posted on Thursday evenings for the upcoming week.  (New lists posted this morning for the Week of November 6!)  Although you do not have to study over the weekend, they will be posted if you like to start studying and get a head start on the week!

Thank you for checking in with your student by signing and returning Math Exit Tickets when they are assigned for homework!  When Exit Tickets are assigned for the evening, your student should bring it home, teach it to you (walk you through their thinking/strategies!), have you sign it, and turn it in the next day.  Note:  I will sign over top of your signature to acknowledge that your student completed the homework.  When you get Exit Tickets like this, they are yours to keep!

The photo order form deadline has been extended to Wednesday, November 9.  Please return order forms to the classroom or office.

Reminders:
Elements performance on Thursday, November 10!  Don't remember what your student is supposed to wear for the Grade 3-5 Fall Concert?  Check the previous post for information from Mrs. Elbin and Mr. Elbin regarding attire for the concert!

Scholastic Book Orders are due online Sunday, November 20!  Enjoy browsing!

Do you remember getting this email from our 4AN Room Parents?  One small reminder in case you missed it:  "In preparation for several upcoming activities this school year, we kindly request your monetary assistance to make these events a success.  That said, we are asking for each family to provide a one time donation of 5 OMR, which will go towards purchasing material resources such as crafts and supplies designed to enhance your child’s learning experience.  We are also requesting that these donations be placed in a secure envelope with your child’s name, and for it to be submitted to Mrs. Newman by Sunday October 23.  We thank you in advance for your generosity and contribution."   Deadline has been extended!  Please have your students turn these in to me sometime next week if possible.  

Week of November 1

Sunday Schedule:  Week 2, Day 1

Upcoming Events and Special Notes: 
There will not be a new Spelling List this short week.
  
Scholastic Book Orders are due November 20!  Book order information is coming home with your student this week so be sure to check out the wide variety of titles in the magazine coming home and online!  See flyer sent home for additional details on how to order!

Below you will find a message from Mrs. Elbin and Mr. Elbin regarding concert attire for the upcoming "Elements" performance on Thursday, November 10.  Take note that students in each grade level are encouraged to look the part!  Neat idea! 

Parents,

On November 10th from 2:30-3:30 in the Bosch Center for Performing Arts grade 3-5 students will perform a concert entitled “The Elements.” The musical afternoon will feature songs and instrumental pieces themed around each of the elements: earth, air, water, and fire. In preparation for the concert, we hope to have your support in having the children look as good as they sound. Here are the details for each class’s dress code:

Tops – long or short sleeve shirts of any material

5KR – Water (blue, dark blue, or purple)

5KK – Fire (orange, red, or yellow)

5RL – Air (light blue, grey, or white)

4CL – Water (blue, dark blue, or purple)

4BK – Fire (orange, red, or yellow)

4AN – Fire (orange, red, or yellow)

3AS – Earth (black, green, or grey)

3EY – Air (light blue, grey, or white)

3AB – Earth (black, green, or grey)

Bottoms – pants (trousers) or skirts of any material

If you do not have a material in the colors mentioned above, a neutral material/color like blue jeans, black, tan, or brown pants/skirts will help complement each class’s color pallet. Children should not wear shorts to the concert.

Shoes

Closed toes shoes (trainers/basketball shoes, smart/dress shoes, and others) are acceptable. Any color shoe that matches the child’s outfit will be best. Children should not wear sandals or crocs at the concert.

 

Thank you for helping us ‘dress the part’ – Your children are excited to show you what they can do!

Mrs. Elbin and Mr. Elbin

TAISM ES Music Department  

Reminders:
Please return photo order forms as soon as possible!  

Check the Upcoming Events tab on the left hand side of the blog for a longer list of upcoming dates to note!

Week of October 23

Sunday Schedule:  Week 1, Day 2

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Math News Topic E is coming home in your student's mailbox today!  These Math Newsletters are a great connection from school to home; they contain notes about focus areas, key vocabulary terms we're working with, and example problems and answers.  Haven't been getting the Math Newsletters coming home in your student's backpack?  Let me know!  

In other math news, our End-of-Module 1 Math Assessment will be on Thursday, October 27.  How can you help your student prepare?  (1) Continue to "be a student" while your child teaches you concepts from their Exit Tickets.  (2) Extra practice in IXL (if you choose) with categories A (number sense), B (addition), and C (subtraction).  (3) I will also be sending home some review throughout the week so you can practice with your student.  

Please note that the Upcoming Events Section of the blog has an addition!  The Grade 3-5 Fall Concert is on November 10.  Check out the Elementary School Newsletter this week for more information about the concert date and time!  Mark your calendar and look for more information to follow about the dress code and details.

Reminders: 
Did you get the email from our 4AN Room Parents this week?!  One small reminder in case you missed it:  "In preparation for several upcoming activities this school year, we kindly request your monetary assistance to make these events a success.  That said, we are asking for each family to provide a one time donation of 5 OMR, which will go towards purchasing material resources such as crafts and supplies designed to enhance your child’s learning experience.  We are also requesting that these donations be placed in a secure envelope with your child’s name, and for it to be submitted to Mrs. Newman by Sunday October 23.  We thank you in advance for your generosity and contribution." 

Week of October 9

Sunday Schedule:  Week 1, Day 4

Upcoming Events and Special Notes
Homework Questions? Here's a quick check-in of what you should be seeing each night!

Sunday, October 9 Homework: Does your student's planner look like this? It should! 

Please note that your student should be recording their nightly homework from our class assignment board each day.  Be sure to ask your student questions about their planner, specifically if they've filled in their homework for the evening!

Reminders
Homework will vary from night to night, but students will typically have 20 minutes of Reading and a SpellingCity Activity each night.  Additional assignments might be practicing math with IXL or teaching Exit Tickets to you.  Please email me or check the back of the weekly homework planner page if you have any questions about specific homework assignments or activities.  (I always check planners in the morning for your signature and/or notes from home!  I am also trying to do a quick check-in to make sure they've been filling it in, recording spelling words, etc.!  Together we'll get these grade fours organized and practicing life skills!)

Week of October 2

Sunday Schedule: Week 2, Day 6

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Math News has been coming home with your student to give you a better idea of what the math work we do in our classroom looks like!  Look for Math News, Module 1, Topic C coming home this week!

Reminders:
Sign up in the Follow by Email section at the bottom of the 4AN blog to receive automatic updates each time the blog is updated!  Be sure to follow all the way through with instructions to confirmation!

Week of September 25

Sunday Schedule:  Week 2, Day 1

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Please make note that grade four students will resume MAP testing on Sunday, September 25 finishing their third and final test with math.  To help your student do their best with testing, please make sure they get a good night of sleep and a healthy breakfast!

Grade four students have class photos on Tuesday, September 27.  Students will wear a clean TAISM polo for photos.  (This will be a Day 3 on the calendar so 4AN does NOT have PE that day and will not have to worry about attire.)

Be sure to continually check the Upcoming Events list to the left as events will be continually updated in the Upcoming Events section of the 4AN blog!  More information in this section as events draw nearer!  

Students came home with Math Problem Sets and Exit Tickets today.  If you did not see them in your student's backpack, they may have just forgotten them in their mailbox.  If that is the case, you will see them next week.  These come home throughout the course of the year so I ask that you take a look at a few notes about the use of these in our classroom.  Please note:  Problem Sets are used in class as practice with various strategies.  Students work on these independently as well as with a math partner; they fuel great math conversations among students!  These are not always completed in class and do NOT need to be completed and returned to me.  These are typically checked over during the course of in-class work time (you will notice that I check them at the top when I check in with your student about their work).  Exit Tickets are what I mark and review with students to determine how well they are understanding concepts after having practice with strategies on the Problem Sets.  You will see these marked by me and misconceptions addressed.  Ask your student to explain their Exit Tickets to you!  Better yet, ask them to teach you what they've learned!  You'll be amazed by some of the strategies they use!

Reminders:
Sign up in the Follow by Email section at the bottom of the 4AN blog to receive automatic updates each time the blog is updated!  Be sure to follow all the way through with instructions to confirmation!

Week of September 18

Sunday Schedule:  Week 1, Day 2

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:

Reminders: 

A Great Start to the Year!

What a great start to the year in 4AN!  We've been busy getting to know each other, sharing stories from the summer, and getting to know the routines in a new classroom!

TAKE A LOOK..

Here are a few snap shots of our Summer Souvenir share!  We heard a lot of fun stories about all the wonderful places students visited over the summer and the memories that they cherished.

Not only did we get to know our classmates a little better, we also worked together to create a list of 4AN Class Agreements to help us achieve our goals this year.

Hope you enjoyed a little glimpse of our first weeks together!  We're looking forward to a great year in 4AN!

Welcome Back to the 2016-2017 School Year!

Looking forward to seeing you all at Parent Back-to-School night on Monday, September 5!  We've been busy preparing for your visit to our classroom!  

End of Year Notes

There will be a combined grade four Pool Party on Wednesday, June 1.  We have discussed details in class so students know to bring swim wear (suits, swim caps for girls, flip flops, towels, change of clothes, etc.), are allowed small swim toys, and are not to bring big floating devices, squirt guns, or water balloons.  Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen for some fun (under the shaded pool) in the sun!  (Please email me regarding any concerns you may have about your child swimming; there will be a small group staying inside by request and we can add your child to that group if needed.)

Show your TAISM Spirit as we continue with our spirit days throughout the last weeks of school!  This Thursday, June 2 will be Pajama Day!  Come ready for a day of learning in your comfiest clothes ever!  Again, we've talked about this in class and students know that they should leave blankets and stuffed animals home on this day.  (Reminder that this will also be a PE day so students need to bring PE shoes and wear pajamas that still allow them to participate in class!)  And remember that the following Sunday, June 5 is Free Dress Day!

We will also be celebrating the end of the year with a combined grade four End-of-Year Party on Sunday, June 5.  On this day, students will have a pizza lunch as a grade level and enjoy a few activities together!  If you would like your student to have a home lunch or get lunch from the cafeteria instead of having pizza, this is definitely possible.  Otherwise, no need to pack a lunch or send money on Sunday!  What a fun way to kick off our last week of school!

A reminder from music class:  Mrs. Elbin has sent home information regarding the Ukulele Extravaganza taking place on Monday, June 6 in the music room from 2:20-2:45. Come watch as your student showcases all that they've learned about this fun instrument!

Some of you may have been hearing rumors of a Fashion Show taking place in grade four next week and you heard right!  A Science Fashion Show to be exact! Students have been studying various insulators (cotton, wool, synthetic, bubble wrap, aluminum foil, and paper) and are extending what they've learned in our most recent experiment.  Their goal is to try and make a piece of clothing using an effective insulator.  We're going to continue doing research and discussing various possibilities with our science groups, but students will create their item of clothing at home and will share their fashion ideas and reasons for choosing the various insulators with the other classes on Tuesday, June 7.

Our class will be viewing The Witches on Wednesday, June 8 as an extension to our read aloud.  The movie is rated PG and we're planning on watching it together as a grade four class.  If you have any reservations about your child viewing the movie, please let me know and we can find an alternate activity for them during the viewing.

I think that is it for announcements (for now!) and takes us right up to the last day of school on Thursday, June 9.  (Reminder that the last day of school is a half day.)

I've enjoyed my time with this class and will be sad to say good-bye! 

Week of April 24

Sunday Schedule:  Week 1, Day 6

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
The grade 3-5 Music Concert will be held on Monday, April 25 at 2:30 in the Bosch Center.  (Mrs. Elbin has sent an email to parents regarding attire for the concert.)  Hope to see you there!

MAP testing starts this week with Reading on Wednesday, April 27, Language on Sunday, May 1, and Math on Tuesday, May 3.  All you have to do is make sure your student is well rested and has a good breakfast!

Week of April 17

Sunday Schedule:  Week 1, Day 1

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:

Week of April 10

Sunday Schedule:  Week 2, Day 2

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
ASA information was sent home with students on the last day of school before break!  Be sure to take a look at that information to determine when your student starts their next round of activities.

Reminders:
Miss Effie sent out a note about her Swim Unit starting on Sunday, April 10! Students will start swimming the day we return from Spring Break!  See information from Miss Effie below.

Week of March 28

Sunday Schedule:  Week 1, Day 5

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
There is no new Homework Planner this week because of it being such a short week.  If you would like to continue with homework throughout the week, you may continue with 20 minutes of reading each night (and filling in the Reading Log) and review with IXL math, but there are not any new assignments coming home with the Homework Planner.

Reminders:
When we return to school on April 10 after break we will be returning on a DAY 2.

Week of March 20

Sunday Schedule:  Week 2, Day 6

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
We're getting excited about our upcoming trip to the Royal Opera House!  On Tuesday, March 22, grade four students have been given the opportunity to see "The Magic Flue: or Defeating the Monsters" a re-telling of on of Mozart's most famous operas, "The Magic Flute."  This interactive opera has been designed especially for children.  Students will sing along and use props at certain times during the show to participate!  What a neat experience!  Parent Permission slips went home last week so be on the look out and get it returned to ensure they can join us on the trip!    On another note, Mrs. Elbin has been working hard with our students to study the characters and songs, and we're working on making the needed props in class.  One item 4AN students need is a flashlight so I asked all students to check at home this weekend and bring them to school next week.  If you have one or two that you can send to school, that would be great!  It would help us cover if some students don't have one.

Reminders: 
Please have students wear their TAISM uniforms to the Royal Opera House on Tuesday, March 22.  Although this is typically a P.E. day, the students will miss their P.E. class due to the time of the performance and will not need to wear their P.E. uniform.  Please wear the TAISM polo and pants for the Royal Opera House on Tuesday, March 22.

Mother's Day Competition

In honor of Mother's Day in Oman on Monday, March 21, here is a link to a Mother's Day Competition:  https://www.y-oman.com/2016/03/mothers-day-competition-2/

(Students received the special cards in class.)  

Deadline:  March 18

Week of March 13

Sunday Schedule:  Week 2, Day 1

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:  

Reminders:

Remember to continue to look for the 4AN Homework Planner coming home each week!  What a great tool to help us all stay organized!  The planner serves as resource for your student to keep nightly homework assignments organized (and to communicate them with you), as a communication tool between home and school (feel free to leave quick notes on the planner as a daily communication check in), and as a weekly update for what's happening in Math with the attached Math Newsletters!    

Week of February 29

Monday Schedule:  Week 2, Day 6

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:

Reminders:
Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL this Sunday, February 28 as teachers have a Professional Development In-Service.  Please note that when students return to school on Monday, February 29 it will be a Day 6.  Enjoy your long weekend!

Week of February 21

Sunday Schedule:  Week 2, Day 1

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:

Reminders:

Week of February 14

Sunday Schedule:  Week 1, Day 2

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Reminder that Parent Conferences are coming up on Wednesday, February 17 and Thursday February 18.  For this set of conferences, grade four will be doing student-led conferences.  The students have been working hard to prepare portfolios to show you and are excited to attend the conference with you!  All you need to do is show up at your scheduled time and we will take care of the rest.  We hope you enjoy this experience!

Reminders:
There will be no school on Sunday, February 28.

Week of February 7

Sunday Schedule:  Week 2, Day 3

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:

Reminders:

Week of January 31

Sunday Schedule:  Week 1, Day 4

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Remember to join us for the ES Parent Literacy Night on Monday, February 1!

Reminders:

Week of January 24

Sunday Schedule: Week 2, Day 5

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Our next round of Discover Oman experiences is already here!  We will have three trips starting with the Samail Castle on Sunday, January 24, followed by the Wadi Sa'al Hike on Tuesday, January 26, and we'll end the week with Wadi Dayqa Dam on Thursday, January 28.  Children should be sure to pack a snack and lunch for each day as well as dress with comfortable clothing (athletic shoes, shorts/pants, tshirts, hats, sunscreen).  Discover Oman Parent Volunteers:  I've sent a confirmation email out to parents who have expressed an interest in chaperoning during Discover Oman.  If you did not receive an email, but volunteered, please let me know!

Reminder that there will be no ASAs during Discover Oman week.

Reminders:  
If you haven't done so already, please be sure to follow the 4AN Blog to stay updated about upcoming events!  To follow, scroll to the bottom of the blog and enter your email address in the Follow by Email box.  Click submit and be sure to verify your email subscription request by entering the code given and clicking on Complete Subscription Request.  You should receive an email that confirms that you have completed the process.  If you are having troubles subscribing, please let me know and I can assist in any way possible.  The most important piece is to make sure you follow the instructions all the way to the confirmation email.  By following the 4AN Blog with email, you will be emailed each time the blog is updated; a lot more convenient than remembering to check it!  The 4AN Blog is typically updated the last day of the week with news about the upcoming week.  Happy reading!

Week of January 17

Sunday Schedule:  Week 1, Day 6

Upcoming Events and Special Notes:
Our next round of Discover Oman experiences is already here!  We will have three trips starting with the Samail Castle on Sunday, January 24, followed by the Wadi Sa'al Hike on Tuesday, January 26, and ending our week with the Wadi Dayqa Dam on Thursday, January 28.  Please be sure to get your permission slips in by Thursday, January 21.  Children should be sure to pack a snack and lunch for each day as well as dress with comfortable clothing (athletic shoes, long pants, tshirts, and hats).   Discover Oman Parent Volunteers Email:  I've sent an email out to parents to see who would be interested in chaperoning.  Please respond to that email if interested!  

Reminders: 
Did you get the Math Newsletter that was attached to the 4AN Homework Planner this week?  Ask your student about it if you did not see it come home!

 

Week of January 10

Sunday Schedule:  Week 1, Day 1

Upcoming Events and Special Notes: 
This Thursday, January 14 is Rainbow Day in the Elementary School!  This means that students will be participating in team building exercises with students from their grade level and others!  Information was sent out with report cards, but here are just a few reminders.  Please remember that students should pack their own snack and sack lunch for this day as there is a picnic at the end of the event.  The picnic will be begin at 11:45 and parents are welcome to join for the picnic (or at anytime during the event to watch)!  Games will be held from 9:00-10:15 and again from 11:00-11:45.  Also note that this is an early release day.  Students will be dismissed at 12:30 so be sure to discuss any special after school plans with them (no ASAs on this day because of the early release).  Other than that, just make sure to send your student to school dressed in their specific color, athletic clothes, and closed toed athletic shoes!  Colors are posted in the classroom so students should know what color they have.

Reminders:
If you haven't done so already, please be sure to follow the 4AN Blog to stay updated about upcoming events!  To follow, scroll to the bottom of the blog and enter your email address in the Follow by Email box.  Click submit and be sure to verify your email subscription request by entering the code given and clicking on Complete Subscription Request.  You should receive an email that states that you have completed the process.  If you are having troubles subscribing, please let me know and I can assist in any way possible.  The most important piece is to make sure you follow the instructions all the way to the confirmation email.  By following the 4AN Blog with email, you will be emailed each time the blog is updated; a lot more convenient than remembering to check it!  The 4AN Blog is typically updated the last day of the week with news about the upcoming week.

The 4AN Homework Planner is another great way to stay informed about what is happening in school.  Students are filling it in with additional homework assignments and announcements about upcoming dates at school and should be getting a parent signature each night to tell me that you've seen it.  Although you can get a lot of the information from the 4AN Blog, we're really working on organization skills and independence in grade four!  The 4AN Homework Planner is a good tool to help students to stay organized and inform you about upcoming dates!