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.