Ms. Vaughan's Class

Miss Vaughan’s News

September 25, 2008

Character Education Word of the week: Justice/Fairness- Correct, proper, and reasonable treatment of behavior and viewpoints of others.

Specials for the next week: Friday-P.E.,

Monday-Media

Center

, Tuesday-Music, Wednesday-Art, Thursday-P.E.

Class News

v   Please do not be overwhelmed that your students brought home four book orders this week. Each book order has a different theme. All book orders will be due October 15^th. All four book orders need to be filled out separately, but the check can be combined. ALSO, I am excited to announce that you can now order books online. It is very easy.

·        First, go to http://scholastic.com/clubs/

·        Then, click on the green “for parents” button on the left.

·        Then, immediately click on “Parent Online Ordering Log-in”

·        Our class’ username is Vaughan4 and our password is read.

v   From here, you may shop around from each different flyer. You will purchase the books on the Scholastic website with a credit card instead of sending the money to the school with your child. All of the books will still be shipped to the school in one order. You may still send in the orders like normal, that part hasn’t changed. BUT, a new option for ordering is now available. Please let me know if you have any questions!

v     Please send in a sturdy 9x12 piece of cardboard for an upcoming in-class social studies project. We need these for Monday!!! Please send any extra you might have.

v     We will be making weather instruments in class next week. Each student will need to bring an empty 2 liter coke bottle (cleaned), 2 brand new pencils (unsharpened), a baggie of marbles or rocks, and an empty tin can (ex. Campbell’s chicken noodle soup…also cleaned). Please send these items at your earliest convenience. Also, if you would like to donate one extra for a student that may forget, that would be appreciated!

v     I also need 3 more parent volunteers to help us make these weather instruments. I have planned Wednesday, October 1^st from 10:30-11:30. Please let me know if you are willing, or would be able to assist! Thank you so much!

v     Class t-shirts have been ordered. I will let you know when they arrive.

v     Our first field trip is Friday, October 17^th. We will be going to see the Real Story of the Three Little Pigs at the Theater in the Square. That will be the first day we wear our t-shirts.

Just a Reminder:

v     Every Friday is school spirit day! Wear your spirit wear on Fridays! Spirit wear can be ordered from PTA.

v     Each Thursday, the “Progress Update,” graded papers, my newsletter, and other important papers will be sent home in the Thursday Folder. The “Progress Update” needs to be signed and returned the next day along with the Thursday Folder.

v     You can find a complete list of AR books on the school website if your child is at home and would like to know if a book qualifies for AR.

Dates to Remember:

v     September 30^th-     Book Reports and

Reading

Logs Due

v     October 1^st-             Weather Instrument Wednesday

v     October 10^th-          End of 1^st grading period

v     October 14^th-          Field Trip: “The Real Story of the Three Little Pigs”

v     October 15^th-          Early Release-Dismissal at 12:10

v     October 17^th-          Report Cards go home

Reading

Hint for the Week:

Students should be working on their book report project. This month, it is a coat hanger book report. Some students have already brought theirs in, and that is great! Students have had an entire month to read a book, and they should be almost finished. Please help them remember to be working on their book report!

Math Hint for the Week:

Study those facts!

Moving on to September

I can't believe the first month of school is behind us!

So far, it has been a very successful year. Each day becomes a little easier as the students are learning the routines and procedures of the classroom.

Below is my weekly newsletter. Feel free to email me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns!

Ms. Vaughan

Leanna.Vaughan@cobbk12.org

Miss Vaughan’s News

September 4, 2008

Character Education Word of the week: Honesty- truthfulness and sincerity, free from deception.

Specials for the next week: Friday-P.E Monday- P.E. Tuesday-P.E. Wednesday- Media Center Thursday- Music

Class News

v     Please plan to attend Open House tonight at 6:30pm. This is a great time to hear about our 4^th grade class.

v     Please join PTA. PTA does so many wonderful things for our students. Your support means so much to Big Shanty.

v     If you are planning to order a class t-shirt for your child, the order must be turned in by September 5^th. No additional orders will be taken after September 5^th. We appreciate your understanding.

v     The Big Shanty Fundraiser is underway. I hope everyone will participate. It is a great way to support our PTA and our school.

v     Our first of several Performing Arts performances will be held on September 16^th. Your child must return the form in order to be able to participate in these wonderful events.

v     Please sign and review your child’s agenda nightly.

v     Fourth grade students are required to read 20 minutes every night. They have a reading log to use to record their nightly reading.

v     We have a Spelling test every Friday. The words should be studied at home

Just a Reminder:

v     Every Friday is school spirit day! Wear your spirit wear on Fridays! Spirit wear can be ordered from PTA.

v     Each Thursday, the “Progress Update,” graded papers, my newsletter, and other important papers will be sent home in the Thursday Folder. The “Progress Update” needs to be signed and returned the next day along with the Thursday Folder.

v     All transportation changed must be in writing.

v     Please check your child’s lunch balance. This is a prepay program.

v     If your child is absent, please send a note explaining the absence when your child returns to school.

Dates to Remember:

v     September 4^th-       Open House!

v     September 8^th-       Fundraiser Due

v     September 10^th-     End of 4 ½ weeks

v     September 11^th-     Domino’s Family Delivery Night (770) 423-9696

v     September 16^th-     Early Release: Dismissal at 1:10

Johnny’s Pizza Family Night

v     September 30^th-     Book Reports and

Reading

Logs Due

Reading

Hint for the Week:

Begin reading an AR chapter book for your September Book Report which will be due September 30^th. Read carefully as you will take the AR test when you are finished reading the book.

Math Hint for the Week:

Practice the math facts as much as possible. I cannot stress enough the importance of knowing the basic math facts. Quick recall of these facts is essential for success in 4^th grade.

Please Note: Fourth Grade does not participate in the COGAT and ITBS testing taking place during the month of September.