Hi there.
Another busy day in the 4th grade. This morning was a little rough. We tried to go to the computer lab to do some D2 doc work and over half the class was yelling out, "Ms. Erickson, Ms. Erickson." Kids know better than this and know that there is only one of me and 21 of them. They also have done this very thing many times in the computer lab, so shouldn't have needed my help anyway. So, we ended up just coming back and doing some math. We also worked right through recess and snack time as well. Tough morning for choices...consequences. The good news is, no one died from not having morning recess or snack for a day. (They had gym this morning instead of health so they were all exercised up anyway). The point they learned...raise hands to get Ms. Erickson's attention and work independently rather than shouting out and getting everyone around you worked up and confused. We will try again in 2014. :0)
The rest of the day went better.
We spent some time this afternoon creating your Christmas gift. I gotta say I was laughing and near tears many times. Such amazing kids you all have. Please check the blog on Thursday night! It is definitely a gift from the heart! I know you will enjoy it! Please refrain from asking kiddos what it is. :0)
Tuesday folders came home tonight. If you participated in the Top Secret opportunity a few weeks ago, then the "secret stuff" is in the folder. It is wrapped in red paper. Sneaky, sneaky. :0)
In the folder, there is also a note from our room mom (Chase's Mom). She has generously organized a pizza lunch for the entire class on Friday. We will eat at regular time and in the classroom. What an amazingly kind gesture. If kids do not like pizza, they are welcome to bring their own lunch and still eat with us in the classroom. A HUGE thank you to our room mom for doing this! So, so kind.
A gentle reminder to study for spelling and states and capital's tests coming up this Thursday.
Homework tonight is the Tuesday Math Daily Review. WE normally do these for morning work, but there was a lot of issues on the Monday one. So, we did each problem together in class today. The problems on this one are the same format as that one, just different numbers. I grade the ones on Friday, so please check and help out on these ones tonight. If you do, write HOMEWORK in the planner for $10 tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the last day to donate new hats, gloves, and scarves for the kids at Riverstone Health. It is also the last day for Toys 4 Tots donations. Thanks for all you do!
Have a wonderful evening!
