Reminder - IB Projects Due January 3rd!

Hello!  I hope everyone is having a great holiday.  Just a few reminders:

1.  If your child would like extra credit, make sure they complete their homework packets and turn them in with they return.

2. IMPORTANT: Social Studies IB projects are due January 3, 2012!

Enjoy the remainder of your break and I look forward to seeing everyone next week!

Birthday gifts from my girls.

My surprise cake!

Class Updates

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for all of the well wishes and for being concerned for me.  I am on the mend and following my doctor’s orders.

On January 5^, 2012 we will have High Touch High Tech come to the school to conduct a field trip for our next IB science unit.  This unit will feature planets and constellations and should be an enjoyable unit for our students.  The money for this field trip needs to be in by December 12^th, next Monday. The cost for this in-house trip is $5.00.

The Scholastic book fair will take place all week long in room A-2 in building A. Please come support our school by making a purchase. Books make great Christmas gifts.

Our first annual Christmas tea will be held on December 16, 2011 at 1:00 pm.   Please come out and bring your favorite tea and treats.

Our class is the House of Superstars and we truly do have some rising stars in our mist.

Akiria Green was recently featured on radio station V-103 with her cheerleading squad.

Anaia Johnson received a tennis scholarship and was photographed for local tennis magazine.

Sierra Freeman will star in a production of Madeline’s Christmas at the Horizon Theater December 10-January 1.

Sophie Taylor will perform in the Nutcracker at Decatur High School December 9^th and 10^th.

Secret Santa on December 16th

On December 16^th the boys and girls of fourth grade will exchange brand new books with their Secret Santa. On December 5^th we will conduct a drawing to determine each child’s Secret Santa. They will purchase a book in the amount of $5.00 during the school’s book fair or from an independent retailer. If you are interested in having your child participate in this activity please sign the form that will be sent home with you child granting permission.  In addition, you may also access the 'Secret Santa Permission Slip' on this blog.

Holiday Study Packets & Progress Reports

Hello Everyone!  I hope all is well for everyone.

Today the girls will come home with their progress reports cards attached to a work packet.  Please review the progress report cards, sign them and have the girls return them on Monday, November 28th. The work packets consist of reading and math review. In addition to the packets the girls can utilize this time to work on First in Math, Study Island, Fun Brain, or any other educational program.

 I am very fortunate to have such wonderful parents and parental support. Thank you to all the parents that sent in items for our feast and those that gave of their time to help make this a great celebration.

 Upon our return from Thanksgiving break we will have only three weeks until the end of the quarter. It will be very important for the girls to stay on track and not lose focus.  We are all excited about the upcoming holiday break; it is very easy to lose focus (even for me) and only concentrate on fun times but we must remember that learning must continue everyday.

Please have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Fourth Grade Thanksgiving Activities

Reminder:  Contributions for Nicholas House are due today - Monday, Nov 14th.  See Details below.

Fourth Grade Thanksgiving Feast!

The Fourth grade class is having a  Thanksgiving Feast  on Tuesday Nov 22nd at 12:00pm.  Parents are need to help set up and bring in items for the feast.  Please let you teacher know if you can bring in the following:

*Please indicate ALL ingredients for your dish due to a variety of allergies, particularly peanuts

- Protein dish (meat, tofu, eggs, fish etc)

- Dessert

- Vegetable side

- Starch side

- Bread

Also, please let your teacher know if you can help set up at 11:30 pm.  Thanks so much!

Coming Soon! Fourth Grade Tea Party

The fourth grade class will also be participating in a  "Tea" on December 2 at  9:00 am.  We will need parents to come on that day to help out or bring tea and treats. Please provide any suggestions and ideas you have and stay tuned for more information on this fabulous event for our kids!

Nicholas House Contribution: The 2nd & 4th Graders are giving for Thanksgiving!

Each class will be collecting canned and dry goods to help local homeless families living in transitional housing prepare dinner on Thanksgiving Day!

The Nicholas House in Grant Park was lucky enough to have received a generous donation of turkeys for the families they serve, but they need our help with the side items to create Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets.

We will be collecting during the week of Nov. 7th and will have labelled boxes outside the classrooms.  The food will then be donated to The Nicholas House on Friday, Nov. 11th.  Gift Cards in increments of $10 & $20 to Kroger, Publix, or any grocery store are always appreciated as well.

PLEASE CONSIDER CONTRIBUTING THE FOLLOWING THANKSGIVING BASKET ITEMS:

Cranberry Sauce
Corn (Canned)
Elbow Macaroni
Green Beans (Canned)
Mayonnaise
Relish
Yams
Potatoes
Cornbread Mix
Stuffing Mix
Pie Mix
Sugar
Vegetable Oil

 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY!!!

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Updates for the Week of October 24th

Due Before Friday

Our next "fun" class read will be "My Teacher is an Alien!" 

Cost $1.00 -  Money is due by Friday, October 28, 2011

Friday wraps up National Book month and to celebrate students are able to dress up as their favorite book character. In order for your child to participate in this event parents will need to sign a permission slip indicating that their child will come as a story character.  Permission slip attached in email

Parent volunteers needed to read to students

Reading is the key... We would like to have parent volunteers to come to our class to read with the students.  The parent volunteer would supervisor a group of students while they read orally; they would also lead a discussion with their group detailing the events from the story. Parent volunteers would help out during our independent reading time which usually begins at 12:45 and ends at 1:15. We will need volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers can sign-up via Whiteboard. 

3 Parent volunteers needed for Junior Achievement - 1 parent/lesson

Volunteers for Junior Achievement!  We will need volunteers to come in and lead the class on a lesson related to business, economics, and becoming an entrepreneur. The lesson plans will be provided for you.  I will conduct a group training session once it has been determined who is interested in participating. There are five lessons and two slots have already been secured by parent volunteers.  To volunteer please contact Robin Cash at robinlcash@gmail.com

Updates prior to fall break

On October 14th we wrapped up the first quarter of school, and we ended the day with a fourth grade tug-of-war competition.  We decided to have the competition because of our current science unit on force and motion. Please ask your daughter(s) to explain inertia, force, motion, velocity, and speed; they sure used a lot when they beat the boys during our competition. Next time we will invite parents to joy in the fun. 

Missing homework assignments

Since we are now well into the school year and the girls understand my rules, procedures, and expectations, I believe that they can handle turning in all assignments on time.  Homework assignments are due the next day unless it is spelling.  Spelling homework is due on Fridays.  If your child has an excused absence they will be given one day for each day missed to complete the assignments and turn in the work.  Missing assignments will be marked as an M in Engrade to indicate that I did not receive the assignment(s).  Thank you in advance parents for your help with this matter. 

The girls continue to amaze me and I am so proud of each of them. They continue to strive for excellence while exhibiting the core IB profiles and attitudes.  Also, please check out the new  educational websites I have added to the blog to help students practice their skills.

Parent in need

A parent new to our school, Kas, is need of transportation for her daughter, AlmaRose.  She is having car trouble, and will need assistance up until Nov 7.  She asked if anyone would be willing to pick up her daughter in the morning on their way to school.

She lives relatively close to the school, at the corner of Maynard Terrace and Memorial to be exact.  Even if you know of anyone else who would be willing to help, please feel free to forward them this email.

The best way to contact her is by phone, 404-275-3316 for arrangements.

Weekly Update 10/7/11 - Feastival Tomorrow!

Good Evening Parents,
Please don't forget the WIA International Feastival is tomorrow 12 -3pm!  Hope you can come out to join the fun!

October is National Book Month - pick up a book and read. Also, don't forget to place your scholastic book orders.  If you order online the class gets credits to order book for our class library.  I have placed a link to scholastic on the blog.

Report Cards - I will be sending report cards home on October 14th.  You may also stay current with your child's progress by checking the engrade website.  There is a link to engrade on the blog.

Thanks for all your continued support!

Weekly Update - Oct 3rd

Many thanks to all the parents who came to our museum walk.  After all their hard work, the girls were really excited to show off their projects.

Also, we had a great time at the pep rally friday.  If you missed it, I will be posting videos soon.  If you have pics, please send those so we can share.

Please remember to sign up to follow the blog as I will continuously update it with class news, pics and videos.  The following links have been added:
- Mr Chung's blog
- Class needs list
- WIA website

A few reminders:

- Tomorrow, Tuesday Oct 4th, is Crazy Socks & Hat day!  Attendance is very important on this day and all students who are on time and present will have a healthy, cold and very tasty treat that afternoon!

- If you have not done so already, please remember to sign up for PTA membership.  You can do so via the website or via this link PTA membership

 - Please comment and give us your ideas for our fall class outing.

Thanks to all the parents for your continuous help and support 

Weekly Update -Sept 25th

Just a little Information The girls did a great job with their projects and I am very proud of them. We would like to have parents stop by for a “museum walk” on Monday morning from 8:00 to 8:30 am to view the projects. We all had a wonderful time on the Atlanta history Museum field trip.  The girls learned a great deal about the Native Americans that reside in Georgia. They were given the opportunity to create Indian tribal mask, take a tour of outside to see the plants used by the Native Americans,  see a film, and eat lunch on the lawn. A special thank you to Ms. Jong and Ms. Clark for chaperoning the field trip, they were a great help. Our next field trip will take place October 10, 2011. It will be an in-school field trip sponsored by High-Touch High-Tech. This field trip will support the Georgia Science Standards that covers motion. Picture Day is Monday! The girls must wear their uniforms for the pictures. Thank you parents for attending the parent/teacher conferences and for your continued support of the girls and myself.  As each passes we become a stronger support system for our girls.

Welcome To The House of SuperStars

Welcome to the House of SuperStars!  This is our new blog.  Please check this blog on a regular basis as there will be important updates and news regarding our classroom activities and events.    Also, please check the links for specific information such as field trips, spelling words, class projects etc.  We've just added a new link to Mr. Chung's blog.  Please be sure to check it out!

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