This is it! We are in our last seven days of school! I want you to know that it has been my complete pleasure to be your teacher this year! You have such a bright future ahead of you! Remember that Knowledge and character equal intelligence. You are intelligent!! What you do today decides tomorrow!
All the best,
Ms. Kelley
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Week of March 30- April 3
Greetings!!
It's Battle Book Time!! Your students have been challenged to read 18 award winning novels since the beginning of the year. This Thursday, the students will be tested on their knowledge from these books. The top three students will be placed on our class battle team and compete against the other fourth grade classes. After the Class Battle, the school will form a school team to compete against other teams. Study those flash cards and keep reading!!
Writing: We have been using the laptops to type our final copy of " The Baby Food Jar Essay". We should begin printing them on Tueday and Wednesday and by the end of the week, we should be published!! How awesome to see young authors at work!!
4 more days until Spring Break. Woo Hoo!!!
It's Battle Book Time!! Your students have been challenged to read 18 award winning novels since the beginning of the year. This Thursday, the students will be tested on their knowledge from these books. The top three students will be placed on our class battle team and compete against the other fourth grade classes. After the Class Battle, the school will form a school team to compete against other teams. Study those flash cards and keep reading!!
Writing: We have been using the laptops to type our final copy of " The Baby Food Jar Essay". We should begin printing them on Tueday and Wednesday and by the end of the week, we should be published!! How awesome to see young authors at work!!
4 more days until Spring Break. Woo Hoo!!!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Week of March 23-30
Greeting Class and Parents!!
Two more weeks until Spring Break!! I know we all need a break but we have some amazing work to produce! Hang in there with me!!
Reading: Battle Book Time!! All fourth graders in Hillsborough county have a Battle Book competition as soon as we get back from break. Students will take a test based on their knowledge from the 18 books selected by the county. Students have made flash cards so study with them!!
We will be finishing "Phineas L.MacGuire...Erupts" and will be starting a new Battle Book on Wednesday.
Writing: We are in the third stage of the Writing Process...Revision. I must say this is the part that takes the longest! Hopefully, by Wednesday the students can start using laptops and typing their papers.
No Spelling this week!!
Looking forward to an outstanding week!
Ms. Kelley
Two more weeks until Spring Break!! I know we all need a break but we have some amazing work to produce! Hang in there with me!!
Reading: Battle Book Time!! All fourth graders in Hillsborough county have a Battle Book competition as soon as we get back from break. Students will take a test based on their knowledge from the 18 books selected by the county. Students have made flash cards so study with them!!
We will be finishing "Phineas L.MacGuire...Erupts" and will be starting a new Battle Book on Wednesday.
Writing: We are in the third stage of the Writing Process...Revision. I must say this is the part that takes the longest! Hopefully, by Wednesday the students can start using laptops and typing their papers.
No Spelling this week!!
Looking forward to an outstanding week!
Ms. Kelley
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Week of March 16- 20
FCAT is over!!! Learning and growing is never over!!
In Reading this week, we are going to be revisiting the reaing skill of Main Idea and details. As the weather gets warmer, the fiction story we will be reading is " Let it snow!". We will continue to read the battle book of " Phineas L. MacGuire". Our reading goal for this last nine weeks is two books per week, two RP tests, two vocabulary tests and lastly one book response. This is a challenging goal but YOU can do it!!
In Writing, we will be in the revision part of the writing process. We will take out our "Stuck inside a baby food jar" essays and start re-writing. We will be using laptops to type and print our papers after we edit and then we will publish!! Woo hoo!!
I'm so excited for another week to be your teacher!! Come ready to learn and participate!!
Vocabulary words: technique, foolishness,inspire, evaporate, microscope,magnify,negatives and blizzard.
Spelling words: Compound Words
1. fishbowl
2. lookout
3. backyard
4. desktop
5. campfire
6. overhead
7. waterproof
8. grandparent
9.railroad
10. snowstorm
11. loudspeaker
12. bookcase
13. bedroom
14. blindfold
15. newborn
16. bedspread
17. yourself
18. overdo
19. clothesline
20. undertake
21. berries
22. dresses
23. arches
24. eyesight
25. paperweight
In Reading this week, we are going to be revisiting the reaing skill of Main Idea and details. As the weather gets warmer, the fiction story we will be reading is " Let it snow!". We will continue to read the battle book of " Phineas L. MacGuire". Our reading goal for this last nine weeks is two books per week, two RP tests, two vocabulary tests and lastly one book response. This is a challenging goal but YOU can do it!!
In Writing, we will be in the revision part of the writing process. We will take out our "Stuck inside a baby food jar" essays and start re-writing. We will be using laptops to type and print our papers after we edit and then we will publish!! Woo hoo!!
I'm so excited for another week to be your teacher!! Come ready to learn and participate!!
Vocabulary words: technique, foolishness,inspire, evaporate, microscope,magnify,negatives and blizzard.
Spelling words: Compound Words
1. fishbowl
2. lookout
3. backyard
4. desktop
5. campfire
6. overhead
7. waterproof
8. grandparent
9.railroad
10. snowstorm
11. loudspeaker
12. bookcase
13. bedroom
14. blindfold
15. newborn
16. bedspread
17. yourself
18. overdo
19. clothesline
20. undertake
21. berries
22. dresses
23. arches
24. eyesight
25. paperweight
Monday, March 2, 2009
Week of March 2-6
It's been a long time since I have blogged, so sorry!!!
FCAT is only a week away!!! This week we really need to focus!!! Remember to be at school everyday and putting forth your best effort!! You are shining stars!!
Miss.Kelley
FCAT is only a week away!!! This week we really need to focus!!! Remember to be at school everyday and putting forth your best effort!! You are shining stars!!
Miss.Kelley
Monday, January 26, 2009
Week of January 26-30
Hello Class!!
Another exciting week of learning is before us!
Special Events: Picture Day is on Wednesday. Looking forward to Valentine's Day, we need you to bring an empty rectangular tissue box for valentine's. So start blowing your nose!!
Reading: We are reading a non-fiction passage about coral reefs focusing on the skill of compare and contrast. We will be using a venn diagram to help us plot information as we read. Remember your reading goal of two books per week: one fiction, one non-fiction and two AR tests.
Writing: Two weeks left before we shine on our Florida Writes!! We have been talking about voice or "personality" when we write. We want our writing to be a reflection of who we are.
Another exciting week of learning is before us!
Special Events: Picture Day is on Wednesday. Looking forward to Valentine's Day, we need you to bring an empty rectangular tissue box for valentine's. So start blowing your nose!!
Reading: We are reading a non-fiction passage about coral reefs focusing on the skill of compare and contrast. We will be using a venn diagram to help us plot information as we read. Remember your reading goal of two books per week: one fiction, one non-fiction and two AR tests.
Writing: Two weeks left before we shine on our Florida Writes!! We have been talking about voice or "personality" when we write. We want our writing to be a reflection of who we are.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Week of January 20-23
Hello Class!!
I hope you had a wonderful day off of school in rememberance of MLK!!
We only have 3 Weeks until our Florida Writes!! It is time we take what we have learned and apply it to our writing!!
This week at a glance:
In our writing, we will look at transition words, voice and how to score our writing.
In Reading, we have a vocabulary and comprehension quiz on Wednesday. The vocabulary words are: obedience, risks, appreciated, desperate, bluffing, endured, misunderstood, and neglected. The comprehension quiz will be based on Cause and Effect.
The new skill we will look at this week is Compare/Contrast.
I hope you are looking forward to this week as much as I am!
I hope you had a wonderful day off of school in rememberance of MLK!!
We only have 3 Weeks until our Florida Writes!! It is time we take what we have learned and apply it to our writing!!
This week at a glance:
In our writing, we will look at transition words, voice and how to score our writing.
In Reading, we have a vocabulary and comprehension quiz on Wednesday. The vocabulary words are: obedience, risks, appreciated, desperate, bluffing, endured, misunderstood, and neglected. The comprehension quiz will be based on Cause and Effect.
The new skill we will look at this week is Compare/Contrast.
I hope you are looking forward to this week as much as I am!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
2009
Happy New Year!!!!!
I have just returned from a two week working vacation on the Ruby Princess cruise ship. I was able to cruise in the Caribbean and visit Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Grand Cayman Island and Cozumel, Mexico.
In Jamaica, I swam with a dolphin named Rosa who had an amazing personality. I touched her back and belly and gave her a big kiss!
In Grand Cayman, I went to a turtle farm and held a four month old turtle...priceless!!
I must say it was hard not having internet for two weeks, I would have loved to blog the whole time but such is sea life.
Blog about your vacation time and if you have any stories from our homeless bags.
Can't wait to see you on Tuesday!
Ms. Kelley
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Last Week of 2008
It's time to say goodbye to another year! Thank you for all your hard work this year and for it you get two weeks off, yeah!!!
A couple of events to conclude our year are as follows:
Homeless Bags- Your children will be making a homeless bag. This is a brown paper bag filled with water, snacks and a message of compassion. I encourage you to keep this bag in your car and when you see a homeless person, give them this bag. We would like to hear all the stories from this act of service. Instead of having a class party and asking for more goodies from you, we wanted to show our students that it is better to give than receive.
On Friday, we will hold our class auction. Some students have been saving their money from their ATM cards to be used at out class auction. We could still use some donations, so if you have anything laying around send it to school.
I wish you the warmest greetings this season. Thank you for giving me the priveledge to teach your child. It's funny and fun to write and say this...See you next year!
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas,
Ms. Kelley
A couple of events to conclude our year are as follows:
Homeless Bags- Your children will be making a homeless bag. This is a brown paper bag filled with water, snacks and a message of compassion. I encourage you to keep this bag in your car and when you see a homeless person, give them this bag. We would like to hear all the stories from this act of service. Instead of having a class party and asking for more goodies from you, we wanted to show our students that it is better to give than receive.
On Friday, we will hold our class auction. Some students have been saving their money from their ATM cards to be used at out class auction. We could still use some donations, so if you have anything laying around send it to school.
I wish you the warmest greetings this season. Thank you for giving me the priveledge to teach your child. It's funny and fun to write and say this...See you next year!
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas,
Ms. Kelley
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Week of December 1-5
This is the first week of three weeks left before Winter Break! This time will be gone before we know it, so let's focus on learning as much as we can!
Before I give you updates about what we are doing in class, I want to tell our chorus students, good luck tomorrow! You have worked hard for tomorrow and you will be shining stars! Don't forget to smile!
Reading: Reading Goal: One book per week. One AR test per week. If you are reading a battle book, you need to check out another book that you can read and test on within a week. For the second week, you can test on your battle book. See me if you have questions!
Writing: Working on Personal Narrative Introductions. On Friday, we will be moving into the body paragraphs of our essays. Remember the five finger introduction!
Before I give you updates about what we are doing in class, I want to tell our chorus students, good luck tomorrow! You have worked hard for tomorrow and you will be shining stars! Don't forget to smile!
Reading: Reading Goal: One book per week. One AR test per week. If you are reading a battle book, you need to check out another book that you can read and test on within a week. For the second week, you can test on your battle book. See me if you have questions!
Writing: Working on Personal Narrative Introductions. On Friday, we will be moving into the body paragraphs of our essays. Remember the five finger introduction!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Times Square and Radio City Hall
Tonight, I went back into New York City from New Jersey. We drove over the Geroge Washington Bridge which has a toll of $8.00 each way. (ouch!) We walked around Times Square. All I can say is over-stimulation! There are huge screens, billboards and sardines of people!
After my incredble walk through Times Square, I went to Avenue of the Americas where Radio City Music Hall is located. We watched the Christmas Spectacular and saw the Rockettes. The show was delightful and enlarged my jolly spirit.
Tomorrow morning, we head home. It will be a long two days of driving but it will be worth it to wear flip-flops, to be HOME, and to see you, my students!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I hope everyone is enjoying their time with their family. Remember to tell your family and friends how thankful you are for them. I am thankful for you!
This morning, I went to the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. What an experience!! There were loads of people who all wanted to see balloons and celebrities. I saw two celebrities: Liam Nielson and Ashanti.
As for tomorrow, I am waking up at 3:30am to go shopping!!!!!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Broadway
Tonight, I went to a broadway play in New York City. The theater that I went to is named after Drew Barrymore's grandmother who established it. Here are some pictures of the city and of me in front of the theater.
Monday, November 24, 2008
New Jersey
Hello Class!
It's Monday night and here I am in New Jersey. The weather is in the cool 20-30 degrees F. I am wearing a scarf, gloves and a jacket. It's fun to be in cold weather every once in awhile! I have just been shopping the last couple of days in New Jersey.
Tomorrow, I am going into New York City to see a broadway play.
I miss you, students and hope you had a great day today!
Ms. Kelley
It's Monday night and here I am in New Jersey. The weather is in the cool 20-30 degrees F. I am wearing a scarf, gloves and a jacket. It's fun to be in cold weather every once in awhile! I have just been shopping the last couple of days in New Jersey.
Tomorrow, I am going into New York City to see a broadway play.
I miss you, students and hope you had a great day today!
Ms. Kelley
Monday, November 24
It's Thanksgiving Week!!
I'm out of town this week but there are some assignments you should be aware of:
Homework tonight: Description worksheet
Extra Credit over the holiday: Students were given a worksheet with 5 prompts. They may choose one of the prompts and write an essay about it. This is purely extra credit.
PROGRESS ALERTS are being sent home today!!! Please sign them and return the yellow copy on Tuesday. If you have any questions regarding your students grades, please e-mail Mrs. Morris and I at : harriet.morris@sdhc.k12.fl.us.
I'm out of town this week but there are some assignments you should be aware of:
Homework tonight: Description worksheet
Extra Credit over the holiday: Students were given a worksheet with 5 prompts. They may choose one of the prompts and write an essay about it. This is purely extra credit.
PROGRESS ALERTS are being sent home today!!! Please sign them and return the yellow copy on Tuesday. If you have any questions regarding your students grades, please e-mail Mrs. Morris and I at : harriet.morris@sdhc.k12.fl.us.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Simile City
Today in class, we listened to a play called " Simile City". The students were listening for similes throughout the play. One of my favorite simile's has to be " she was as tired as a new mother of triplets." As your children describe something this week, challenge them to make a simile. When they say," that was interesting" have them compare what was interesting to like or as. " That was as interesting as a cat wearing a bow tie"
Great American Teach In
What a day we had yesterday! We had the Great American Teach -In where professionals come to the school and talk about their job. We had an engineer from TECO, military recruit, musician and a cake decorator. The students learned eveything from Conductors and Insulators to how to do a correct push-up to listening to Opera. What an amazing day to see all the opportunities in our world for careers.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Happy Birthday
Thank you all for a wonderful birthday! You are amazing students and I had a great time learning and celebrating with you today!
Love, Ms. Kelley
Love, Ms. Kelley
Sunday, November 16, 2008
November 16th
This week at a glance:
Writing: We begin writing narrative introductions this week. In Narrative introductions, we include a writer's craft: Simile. Practice saying/writing several similes this week!
Reading: We will finish reading the story " My Diary, from here to there" and make inferences using our organizers. We will have a comprehension quiz on Tuesday that will include vocabulary from the story.
Vocabulary words: overheard, opportunities, border, unions, strikes, citizen, and boycotts.
Homework: Reading log: students must read for 15 minutes and retell what they read to an adult or older sibling. Various worksheets this week focusing on similes and Narrative introductions.
Spelling: Digraphs th, sh, wh, and ph.
This weeks words are:
1. rush
2.northern
3.brush
4. shed
5. thanks
6. washer
7. photo
8. graph
9. whole
10. these
11. fifth
12. whisk
13. thirty
14. bother
15. shove
16.phrase
17.headphone
18. width
19.nowhere
20. whirl
21. cheap
22. arch
23. initially
24.theater
25. wherever
Writing: We begin writing narrative introductions this week. In Narrative introductions, we include a writer's craft: Simile. Practice saying/writing several similes this week!
Reading: We will finish reading the story " My Diary, from here to there" and make inferences using our organizers. We will have a comprehension quiz on Tuesday that will include vocabulary from the story.
Vocabulary words: overheard, opportunities, border, unions, strikes, citizen, and boycotts.
Homework: Reading log: students must read for 15 minutes and retell what they read to an adult or older sibling. Various worksheets this week focusing on similes and Narrative introductions.
Spelling: Digraphs th, sh, wh, and ph.
This weeks words are:
1. rush
2.northern
3.brush
4. shed
5. thanks
6. washer
7. photo
8. graph
9. whole
10. these
11. fifth
12. whisk
13. thirty
14. bother
15. shove
16.phrase
17.headphone
18. width
19.nowhere
20. whirl
21. cheap
22. arch
23. initially
24.theater
25. wherever
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