Another great day was had in fourth grade.  The kids got a better idea of our daily schedule.  we started our first novel study and had our first math lesson.  We did a collaboration for a science challenge and practiced words for Friday's spelling bee.

Homework for 9/3

Reading: We read chapters 1 and 2 in class.  Then we completed the pre-reading page, chapter 1 page and chapter two page in our reading response notebook.  Most students finished this in class but some may have brought it home to finish.

Math: Lesson 1 numbers 1-30, everyone got the odd problems done in class, but there may be some students who need to finish their math.

Spelling: We will be having a spelling bee on Friday on the Anytime...All the Time Words.

Religion: page 8 and 9

Here are some images from the first day of school.  Sorry I didn't get them on last night.  Today we will be starting our first novel study, "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" by Judy Blume.  Can't wait to hear what the kiddos think of one of my favorite books from my childhood.

What an awesome day!  I learned about their summers, their talents and even some fears.  Tomorrow we are going to do an activity that will help us learn to work as a team.  

           Twas the night before school starts

'Twas the night before school starts

when all through the house,

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

Lesson plan books were filled diligently with care,

In hopes that all of the students soon would be there.

Students were nestled all snug in their beds,

While visions of new teachers danced in their heads.

The children all wondered...Will she be funny?  Will he be nice?

Is it true that I'll often get my head checked for lice?

Teachers wondered if they did enough to prepare.

If not, the kids were coming tomorrow so BEWARE!

Even with the help of Melatonin or one less Coke before bed,

Each teacher could not lay down his or her exhausted head!

When out in cyberspace there arose such a clatter,

Teachers' spouses went to computer screens 

to see what was the matter.

And what to their wondering eyes should appear?

But thousands of teachers online....OH DEAR!

Pinterest...Blogs...Teachers Pay Teachers...

They all had such amazing and wonderful features!

The cyberspace 'reindeer' leading the way...

(Chris Biffle, Harry Wong, and Deanna Jump)

All had so much to say!

                  Dedicated teachers showed up in the dead of the night,

For one last idea that would make that first day just right.

"Enough is enough!" yelled spouses all over the nation.

"It's time to go to bed or you'll end up in the Nurse's Station!"

The teachers all logged off and headed for bed,

But their last Facebook message read:

                 "Happy School Year To All  &  To All A Good Night!"

 

Last night was WONDERFUL!!!!!!!   I was so excited to see those amazing kids!  I am so excited for next Tuesday.  It is going to be an amazing year!  I am so blessed to be a blessing!  #4thgraderocks #mystudentsareawesome #parentsupportisthebest

Well the room is looking good.  The desks are ready for a student to make it his/her own.  I am soooooooooo ready for some kids to be in this building and in this room.  So hoping to be able to see all of you at Orientation/Back to School night tonight.
Welcome to Fourth Grade Letter

Anytime, All the Time Spelling

I cannot believe how quickly this summer has flown by!  I have been madly preparing my classroom, mindset and heart for fourth grade.  I am so very excited for this year and all the amazing learning that will unfold.  I am looking forward to meeting my fourth grade families at school orientation night.  I am hoping that you can all make it.  Can't wait for the fun to begin as we enter a galaxy, not so far away. I know the 4th will be with us as we adventure together into this uncharted world.