Hi Everyone, I know I blog everyday with assignments and class news, but I thought with all the happenings going on this month it would be helpful for parents to have access to all of this information in more detail! So here goes!!
Guest speaker:
First we have an excellent guest speaker that comes to give presentations every year during our unit on the Middle Ages. Marleah Haberkamp will be visiting the fourth grade classes Monday, February 7 and Friday, February 11 from 2 to 3 each afternoon. Monday she will be discussing and demonstrating dress (or costumes) of the Middle Ages. On Friday she will talk about jousting, knighthood, and war craft. We would love anyone that would like to come to do so!
Valentine's Day Party!
Next, We will have our Valentine's Day Party February 14, from 2:15 to 3:15. This is a low key type party since the kids just enjoy eating a few cookies and chips, and handing out and opening their Valentines. As with any other activity or party, you are welcome to come by if you wish!
PROJECTS!
Also, I sent home information last week about the project students have been assigned. Each student was to choose a project (or topic) they wanted to learn more about from the era of the Middle Ages. Then each student talked to their parents and on Friday I sent home the actual project criteria for each individual project the students chose. These projects are due February 24, the same day as our Middle Ages feast (event)! If you have questions, please feel free to contact me via email, phone or planner.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
In the realm of Bromleyham Palace our King: Donovan, our Queen: Cady, and our Crier: Whitney so proclaim February 24 to be Feast Day!
Medieval Feast - Programme!
On February 24 we will be having a program to demonstrate our students, your children's, hard work! It is mandatory that all students attend. We are asking parents to help us by attending without small children, and with a food item, (as outlined in the form sent home last week) to make the feast part as fun as the program part. Students will receive grades for this program in music and social studies. They can't wait to show you all their hard work! They will sing, dance, play their recorders, juggle; and highlighted will be the projects and items they have made in Art, P.E., Music, Tech, and class. We will be designing sets, making illuminated letters, "stain" glass windows, tapestries, Coat of Arms (researching their own families), guilds (jobs), knights, castles, projects, and many other items they will be working on. We have to keep some of it as a surprise as we transform the cafeteria of Bromley East Charter School into Bromleyham Palace!
Parents Help Needed!
If you can help we need parents to come to help us set up and "decorate" the cafeteria at 2:30 on February 24. We also need parents on February 21, 22, and 23 to help with our in-class projects and sets. Please plan on coming on those days at 2 to 3:15. Please let your child's teacher know if you will be coming in. Thanks in advance for your help!
If you are in need of help with your child's costume for the feast, just remember - KEEP IT SIMPLE! Use the Internet, keyword Middle Ages costumes. We don't expect rented or over the top costumes, keep it fun, but still make them look authentic!
Math
I am so excited with how many kids know their math facts. When these kids set goals, they also are determined to meet them. Early in the year the class and I talked about goals and many of the kids stated they wanted to know their facts.
We decided by the end of December multiplication facts need to be mastered. If your child has not mastered their facts please use the Internet, fact cards, and drill and practice to help them at home. A great site to use is; learninggamesforkids.com
Finally, I have also sent home info. about our next Field Trip - the form is due by Feb. 18.
Jump Rope for heart info. also came home last Friday, and money is due February 22.
Parent Teacher Conferences:
Last, but not least, I sent home conference forms last week also. Please send them back with your first, second, and third choices. I will send back a confirmation by Friday February 11.
Thanks so much for your continued support!
Have a super week and stay warm!
Jan
