News to Know From Mrs. Sieperda
Week of April 1
Highlights and Reminders
We had a wonderful week in 4th grade. We began to set our new 4th Quarter WIGS (Wildly Important Goals) for Math, Language Arts, and Learning and Work Habits. These goals are written in a statement that is specific and measurable. After writing their goals, students then write lead measures (steps) that will help them to achieve their goals. Focusing on these lead measures helps your student stay on track to achieve their goal and evaluate progress along the way.
- If you have ANY questions, please do not hesitate to email me at maschmeeckle@olatheschools.org
I will work to keep you updated on the specifics of what is going on in the classroom. Thanks for taking time to keep up to date.
Click below to read information on next week's Book Fair!!
Important Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, April 2nd - 4th grade field trip to Negro Leagues/Kauffman stadium
- Kansas Math and Reading assessment dates have been set. Please keep this in mind when scheduling appointments.
- Kansas Reading: April 10th and 11th.
- Kansas Math: April 16 and 17th
- Spring Fastbridge dates: April 25th and April 30th.
- Blue Jay Expo April 25th
Our Star Student this upcoming week is Reese
Please check out the calendar for when your child will be the star student for the week. The picture has the link that can give you more information. Please make sure you keep track of when your student is Star Student during this time. Let me know if you have any questions concerning the process
Curriculum Update
Math- We will be finishing up Topic E early next week. I have attached Topic F newsletter below. This topic covers various ways to add and subtract mixed numbers and fractions.
Science: This week we will be finishing up working through the Structures and Functions of plants. The next part of this unit leads into Animal Structures and Functions.
Reading/Writing - We are taking a break from writing for the next couple of weeks. Instead we will focus on our Negro Leagues Baseball Unit. This reading unit was created using the text "We are the Ship" and connects to the field trip that 4th grade takes each year.
There will be 5 March journals dur on March 29th. Each journal entry needs to be 5-7 sentences long.
Spelling - Spelling Wk. 21 (see below for this week's list)
April 2nd Field Trip
***If you are interested in going to Negro Leagues, Kauffman Stadium, or both, please send an envelope with EXACT change for each. If you are going to Negro Leagues, the cost is $8. If you are interested in going to Kauffman Stadium, the cost is $6. The two amounts need to be separated into the two amounts because the cash will be going to two locations. Please send the $$ in a baggie or envelope labeled with your name. Attached is the permission slip for printing just in case the permission slip gets lost
Journal Date Reminders 📓
March Journals (5)- Due Friday March 29th
April/May Journals (8)- Due Friday May 3rd
🍕🌮March Lunch Menu🌭🥪
March Birthdays
Kalev - 18th
Charlotte - 28th
April Birthdays
Jasman 26th