Thursday, March 28, 2013

4th Grade OAA Night

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4th Grade OAA Night

All 4th grade students and parents have the opportunity to learn more about the upcoming Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) on Thursday, April 11th from 6:00-7:30. There will be a fun scavenger hunt around the building with sample/practice problems. Cookies and punch will be provided. All students attending will be excused from homework Thursday night. Come out an learn as a family!
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3-28-13 Daily Update

Parents,

We had a busy, but fun day today.  We did buddy reading with Miss Bailin and Mrs. Dressel's class in the morning as our Right to Read Week activity.  We took tests in Science, Spelling, and Social Studies.  We played Battleball.  To finish the day, we rewarded great effort and responsibility on the Math Madness by watching  "Homeward Bound."   We even enjoyed had some popcorn to get the full movie experience. 

Grade cards.    These went home today.  Please review the grade card and report included and return the envelope signed on Monday, April 8.

Science test.  Check out your child's test results here.

Reading over break.  All students are expected to complete a book and take an AR test over it when they return after break.

Math Test.  These went home today as well.  Most students did a great job on the Geometry test.  A few students who did not are expected to PSAR (Please sign and return).

Papers.  Lots of papers and packets went home today.  Be sure to empty these out of your child's take home folder.

I hope you have a great Spring Break!!

Reminders:

  • Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 AM - Powerhouse 5K/1K Run/Walk
  • "Like" the WPC on Facebook to keep up to date on Parents Club events

-Mr. Pransky


Language

None.


Reading:  

Read your AR book for 15-20 minutes

AR Goal for Friday, April 12 is 20%


Social Studies: 
None.


Science

None.


Math:   

None.

Spelling:  

Lesson 22 - Thursday, April 11

SpellingCity - quiz and play games using each week's list words


Quick Links:

Class Blog- frequently used links and daily updates.

Home Connect - check AR reading and Accelerated Math, or practice with Math Facts in a Flash

Google Apps - check school e-mail and use google applications (un: last name_firstname    pw: aw + 6 digit lunch code)

Moodle - web links and resources for every subject! (un: lastname_firstname    pw: 6 digit lunch number)

Pearson  - Access math book and worksheets from the math book (un: last name_firstname    pw: aw + 6 digit lunch code)

AR Book Find - Do you have a book at home or from another library that you are wondering if it is AR?  Look it up here.

Infohio - Awesome resource for web research with online encyclopedias for kids among other things (un: infohio  pw:power)
Scholastic Book Order - Class Activation Code: F8273


--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

3-27-13 Daily Update

Parents,

Pizza Party.  Thank you parents for the 2 liter donations for the party today!  We had a fun time and even did a little dancing after the pizza was eaten.  Let's just say some students have some "interesting" versions of the Harlem Shake.  :0)

Art to Remember.  Your child received this packet last week about creating something to remember your child's art work.  These make great gifts!  If you are not ordering, please return the packet.  If you are ordering, these need to be in by Thursday.

Tests.  Tomorrow, students have a Spelling test (lesson 21), Math Test (Geometry), and Social Studies Test (Cultures).

Reminders:

  • Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 AM - Powerhouse 5K/1K Run/Walk
  • "Like" the WPC on Facebook to keep up to date on Parents Club events

-Mr. Pransky


Language

None.


Reading:  

Read your AR book for 15-20 minutes

AR Goal for Thursday, March 28 is 9%


Social Studies:  

Test Thursday over cultures - see study guide


Science

Check out your child's test results here.   I won't have the essay questions graded until 5:00 or so.


Math:   

Math Madness Day 3 & 4

Math Test over Geometry tomorrow.


Spelling:  

Lesson 21 - Thursday, March 28

SpellingCity - quiz and play games using each week's list words


Quick Links:

Class Blog- frequently used links and daily updates.

Home Connect - check AR reading and Accelerated Math, or practice with Math Facts in a Flash

Google Apps - check school e-mail and use google applications (un: last name_firstname    pw: aw + 6 digit lunch code)

Moodle - web links and resources for every subject! (un: lastname_firstname    pw: 6 digit lunch number)

Pearson  - Access math book and worksheets from the math book (un: last name_firstname    pw: aw + 6 digit lunch code)

AR Book Find - Do you have a book at home or from another library that you are wondering if it is AR?  Look it up here.

Infohio - Awesome resource for web research with online encyclopedias for kids among other things (un: infohio  pw:power)
Scholastic Book Order - Class Activation Code: F8273


--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

3-26-13 Daily Update

Parents,

Right ro Read week.  Today famous author Louise Borden spoke with the students about her books she has written.  Ask your child about them!  We ran out of time for questions at the end, so if your child has a question they'd like to ask, have them e-mail me and I will ask her via e-mail.

Read a t-shirt Day.  Is tomorrow!

Art to Remember.  Your child received this packet last week about creating something to remember your child's art work.  These make great gifts!  If you are not ordering, please return the packet.  If you are ordering, these need to be in by Thursday.

AR Pizza party.  Today was the last chance to earn points for the AR Reading goal this quarter. The pizza party will be tomorrow. Congratulations to these students earned this reward:

Chloe
Emily
Davin
Hannah
Evan
Olivia
Hayden
Andrew
JD
Jasmine
Jordon
Allison
Aiden
Kyle
Quinn

2 Liters.  I still need a 2 liter for the party.

Reminders:

  • Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 AM - Powerhouse 5K/1K Run/Walk
  • "Like" the WPC on Facebook to keep up to date on Parents Club events

-Mr. Pransky


Language

None.


Reading:  

Read your AR book for 15-20 minutes

AR Goal for Thursday, March 28 is 9%


Social Studies:  

Test Thursday over cultures


Science

Test is Wednesday over Chapter 2 of Water


Math:   

Math Madness Day 1 & 2


Spelling:  

Lesson 21 - Thursday, March 28

SpellingCity - quiz and play games using each week's list words


Quick Links:

Class Blog- frequently used links and daily updates.

Home Connect - check AR reading and Accelerated Math, or practice with Math Facts in a Flash

Google Apps - check school e-mail and use google applications (un: last name_firstname    pw: aw + 6 digit lunch code)

Moodle - web links and resources for every subject! (un: lastname_firstname    pw: 6 digit lunch number)

Pearson  - Access math book and worksheets from the math book (un: last name_firstname    pw: aw + 6 digit lunch code)

AR Book Find - Do you have a book at home or from another library that you are wondering if it is AR?  Look it up here.

Infohio - Awesome resource for web research with online encyclopedias for kids among other things (un: infohio  pw:power)
Scholastic Book Order - Class Activation Code: F8273


--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Monday, March 25, 2013

Science Test - Wednesday

Parents,

Your child will have Science test on Wednesday over Ch. 2 Water (Erosion and Weathering).  Last Thursday we stapled papers from this unit and sent them home to use to study.  Because of the cancelation today and our famous author tomorrow, we may not get time in class to review for the test as we normally would.  All students can review for the test using the "Water Ch. 2 Review Quiz" on Moodle.  Students can take the practice test here:


There are other study resources on Moodle as well, including videos, animations, and pictures that may be useful for studying as well.


--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Friday, March 22, 2013

3-22-13 Daily Update

Parents,

Right ro Read week.  Next week is Right to Read Week.  Our theme is "Reach for the Stars."  Our famous author will be coming on Tuesday, and we will be doing daily reading activities each dy to go along with the theme.

International food fest.  Thanks for all of the yummy food items brought in today.  They looked terrific.  I will post some of the pictures from the food if I get a chance this weekend.

Culture boxes.  Great job on this project!  The boxes, artifacts, and facts gathered looked terrific.  We hope that your child learned a lot from this project about their heritage.  If so, send Mrs. Manos a quick e-mail telling her this!

AR Pizza party.  Today was the last chance to earn points for the AR Reading goal this quarter. I will send out an e-mail after I have a chance to check the final report as to who earned this for reward.  The pizza party will be Wednesday.  I could use a donation of one 2-liter for the party.

Reminders:

  • Next week is Right to Read Week
  • Tuesday: Author visit
  • Wednesday: Read a t-shirt Day
  • Wednesday: AR Goal Pizza Party 
  • Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 AM - Powerhouse 5K/1K Run/Walk
  • "Like" the WPC on Facebook to keep up to date on Parents Club events

-Mr. Pransky


Language

None.


Reading:  

None.


Read your AR book for 15-20 minutes each night

AR Goal for Thursday, March 28 is 9%


Social Studies:  

None.


Science

Test is Wednesday over Chapter 2 of Water


Math:   

None.


Spelling:  

Lesson 21 - Thursday, March 28

SpellingCity - quiz and play games using each week's list words


Quick Links:

Class Blog- frequently used links and daily updates.

Home Connect - check AR reading and Accelerated Math, or practice with Math Facts in a Flash

Google Apps - check school e-mail and use google applications (un: last name_firstname    pw: aw + 6 digit lunch code)

Moodle - web links and resources for every subject! (un: lastname_firstname    pw: 6 digit lunch number)

Pearson  - Access math book and worksheets from the math book (un: last name_firstname    pw: aw + 6 digit lunch code)

AR Book Find - Do you have a book at home or from another library that you are wondering if it is AR?  Look it up here.

Infohio - Awesome resource for web research with online encyclopedias for kids among other things (un: infohio  pw:power)
Scholastic Book Order - Class Activation Code: F8273


--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Thursday, March 21, 2013

3-21-13 Daily Update

Parents,

Another 100% homework turn in day!  Awesome! 

End of quarter.  Tomorrow is the last day of 3rd quarter and will be the last chance for your child to earn AR points toward their goal.

Spirit Day.  Wear BLUE tomorrow!

International food fest.  Just another reminder to be sensible about items brought in for the food fest tomorrow.  They need to be individually prepared so that they can be passed out quickly and easily after lunch tomorrow in the classroom.  Please respect the fact that I do not have access to normal kitchen supplies like napkins, forks, knives, plates, etc...

1k/5K Run/Walk.  I had a lot of students tell me they were planning on beating me in the 5K Powerhouse run on April 13th.  My response was to that was, "go for it."  I'm not fast, but I know I'll beat everyone who's not entered!  So far  I haven't seen many entry forms submitted.  This could be a great incentive to get your child outside and exercising something other than their thumbs.  ;0)


Reminders:

  • Friday, March 22 is "Wear your Level Color" spirit day - 4th grade is BLUE
  • Friday, March 22 is International Food Day to celebrate culture boxes
  • Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 AM - Powerhouse 5K/1K Run/Walk
  • "Like" the WPC on Facebook to keep up to date on Parents Club events

-Mr. Pransky


Language

None.


Reading:  

Quiz Whiz - highlight where answers are found!


Read your AR book for 15-20 minutes each night

AR Goal for Friday, March 22 is 100%


Social Studies:  

Culture box project - prepare and practice!


Science

None.


Math:   

Math Madness Week 3, Day 4


Spelling:  

Lesson 21 - Thursday, March 28

SpellingCity - quiz and play games using each week's list words


Quick Links:

Class Blog- frequently used links and daily updates.

Home Connect - check AR reading and Accelerated Math, or practice with Math Facts in a Flash

Google Apps - check school e-mail and use google applications (un: last name_firstname    pw: aw + 6 digit lunch code)

Moodle - web links and resources for every subject! (un: lastname_firstname    pw: 6 digit lunch number)

Pearson  - Access math book and worksheets from the math book (un: last name_firstname    pw: aw + 6 digit lunch code)

AR Book Find - Do you have a book at home or from another library that you are wondering if it is AR?  Look it up here.

Infohio - Awesome resource for web research with online encyclopedias for kids among other things (un: infohio  pw:power)
Scholastic Book Order - Class Activation Code: F8273


--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

3-20-13 Daily Update

Parents,

100% homework turn in and hard workers today! Yeah!

Essay contest.  Your child is participating in an essay contest by the Toledo Lucas County Library.  Students who submit the best essay in their age group can win cash prizes up to $200.  We are working on typing our rough drafts into a google document and will send these essays this Friday if they are done.  In order for them to be submitted for consideration for the prize, each must have the permission slip I sent home filled out and signed.

Culture boxes.  With several students being absent and Mrs. Manos being sick today, the presentations are running behind.  All students should be preapred to present tomorrow if they have not presented yet.

Reminders:

  • Friday, March 22 is "Wear your Level Color" spirit day - 4th grade is BLUE
  • Friday, March 22 is International Food Day to celebrate culture boxes
  • Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 AM - Powerhouse 5K/1K Run/Walk
  • "Like" the WPC on Facebook to keep up to date on Parents Club events

-Mr. Pransky


Language

None.


Reading:  

Read your AR book for 15-20 minutes each night

AR Goal for Friday, March 22 is 100%


Social Studies:  

Culture box project.  


Science

None.


Math:   

Math Madness Week 3, Day 3


Spelling:  

Geometry List 2 - Thursday, March 21

SpellingCity - quiz and play games using each week's list words


Quick Links:

Class Blog- frequently used links and daily updates.

Home Connect - check AR reading and Accelerated Math, or practice with Math Facts in a Flash

Google Apps - check school e-mail and use google applications (un: last name_firstname    pw: aw + 6 digit lunch code)

Moodle - web links and resources for every subject! (un: lastname_firstname    pw: 6 digit lunch number)

Pearson  - Access math book and worksheets from the math book (un: last name_firstname    pw: aw + 6 digit lunch code)

AR Book Find - Do you have a book at home or from another library that you are wondering if it is AR?  Look it up here.

Infohio - Awesome resource for web research with online encyclopedias for kids among other things (un: infohio  pw:power)
Scholastic Book Order - Class Activation Code: F8273


--
Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade