6/29/2008 I hope everyone
is having a terrific summer so far! I've been busy taking classes and am excited to try some of the new things I've learned
in the classroom this fall. I'll be making fall updates with the new classlist along with other updates the end of July.
Check back then.
6/5/2008 I apologize for the lateness of our updates this week. I am having some problems with my internet connection.
The last day of school has now come and gone. I hated to say good-bye. I hope you all enjoyed your year, I know I did. Have
a terrific summer and don't forget to visit me next year!
5/25/2008 Can you believe we only have 6 days of fourth
grade left!
It is a busy week for us. Remember that Track and Service day is Thursday. We look forward to seeing you
all that day. *NOTE: If the chance for rain is high for Thursday, Mr. Lyons and Mr. Donnelly will postpone our activites until
Friday. If you are willing to volunteer please be sure to let me know. Also remember to call the main office to let Mrs.
Anderson know if you will be eating lunch with us that day.
The fourth grade Children's Choice Ice Cream party will be
Tues. May 27th - Students had to read 10 of this years CC books in order to receive their invitation.
5/11/2008 We have another
busy week ahead of us. Remember we do have early dismissal on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Track and Service Day is May 29th.
If you are willing to volunteer please be sure to let me know. Also remember to call the main office to let Mrs. Anderson
know if you will be eating lunch with us that day.
5/4/2008 We have another busy week ahead of us. Our final book order for
this year is due on Thursday, May 8th. Let's have a great week!
4/25/2008 Students worked very hard on their NWEA
tests this week. We have one test remaining which will be taken the second week in May.
On Tuesday we will be doing Earth
Day activities with the naturalist from Fontana.
4/21/2008 We will begin our spring NWEA testing on Monday. Students will
be taking 2 of the 4 tests this week with the remaining 2 to be taken next week.
Reminder that we do have early dismissal
on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
4/11/2008 Thursday, April 17th, those students who missed the Lifetouch Photo opportunity will be bused over to East
to have those redone. Be sure the permission slips are returned before then.
Friday we will be traveling to UNI to see
"Paul Revere's Ride." Students will need to bring a sack lunch that day.
The playground continues to be muddy and with
more rain on the forecast, boots are a must for recess. Please be sure you have them, along with your other outdoor gear.It
isn't quite no coat weather.
4/5/2008 Spring has finally arrived! Hooray!!
Our spring concert will be Tuesday night at the High School. We look
forward to seeing all of you. I know the students have been working hard and are excited to show off a little.
Remember,
we do NOT have early dismissal on Wednesday. It will be a full day of class.
The playground continues to be muddy and with
more rain on the forecast, boots are a must for recess. Please be sure you have them, along with your other outdoor gear.It
isn't quite no coat weather.
3/23/2008 I hope everyone has enjoyed their Easter weekend. Too bad the weather couldn't have been a bit nicer! Remember,
we do NOT have early dismissal on Wednesday. It will be a full day of class.
Boots are a must for recess. Please be sure
you have them, along with your other outdoor gear.
3/10/2008 Please note that our site will be down briefly the afternoon for
some routine maintenance. Everything should be back up by 5 p.m.
3/9/2008 Thank you to everyone who made it in for
conferences. I know the roads on Monday were a bit unfriendly.
Remember, we will have a full day of classes on Wednesday-
It is NOT an early dismissal. Also on Wednesday we will travel to the high school to view a sneak preview of the musical The
Suessical.
3/2/2008 I
am looking forward to seeing all of you at conferences Monday and Tuesday. The updated conference schedule is available by
clicking the link above. Remember, Tuesday is a late start day.
2/24/2008 Reminder we have early dismissal on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Conference
times sheets will be coming home this week. Please be sure to sign those and return them to school as soon as possible.
I will post all confirmed time slots on the website later in the week.
2/18/2008 No School tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 19th due to snow. Keep practicing
your respiratory system materials, we will take the test on Thursday.
2/17/2008 No School tomorrow, Monday, Feb 18th due to snow. Keep practicing
your respiratory system materials, we will take the test on Tuesday.
2/16/2008 Our nutty schedule continues! Please, no more snow days! (o:
Reminder:
Tuesday, Feb. 19th we'll be doing our spring pictures with Lifetouch. Be sure to send back the flyer with your choice of pose.
Also, don't forget to return your study sheets on Monday to earn some extra credit for you science test.
2/9/2008 Well, the crazy
schedule has continued unfortunately. I am still holding our for a regular week! We should be finished with our ITBS testing
Monday morning. The students have been doing a great job despite the craziness of last week's weather.
Remember we have
early dismissal on Wed. at 1 p.m.
We will be having our Valentine's Celebration on Thursday from 2:25 to 3:00. Students
may bring in Valentines - I do ask that students who choose to do Valentines that they have one for everyone.
2/4/2008 ITBS testing will
begin on Monday. Students will be testing each morning from 8:30 - 10:00 approximately. It is extremely important that students
arrive on time, as they will not be able to enter the classroom in the middle of the testing session. Be sure students get
plenty of rest each night and have a proper breakfast each morning. Thank you to all the families who are providing our snacks
and juice this week.
1/26/2008 Is anyone else thinking of thoughts of spring? A nice day with above 0 temperatures is on my immediate wish
list.
We will be visiting the care center on Wednesday.
Also note that ITBS testing will begin next Monday. We have
been doing some work to prepare for this over the past several weeks. Please be sure that students are getting plenty of
rest. Reminder notes for those families who signed up to provide us with healthy snacks and juice during the week of tests
will be coming home this week. The class thanks you in advance for this support from home.
1/21/2008 What a winter! Hopefully we
will be able to have a normal day tomorrow! If not, please remember we have early dismissal on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m.
Due
to the craziness of last week, midterms will be going out the end of this week. Be on the look out for those. Remember to
sign and return them as soon as you can. Thanks!
1/14/2008 Well, I'm hoping we will have a normal schedule for this week. Let's cross our fingers that Mother Nature
plays nice!
Book orders are going home this week. They will be due back on Monday, Jan. 21.
Midterms will be going
out the end of this week. Be on the look out for those. Remember to sign and return them as soon as you can. Thanks!
1/7/2008 The video tape
of our Reader's Theater performances is now in circulation. We are going alphabetically through the class, so be on the look
out for that tape to come home.
Reminder we have an early dismissal on Wed. Jan. 9th at 1 p.m and there is NO SCHOOL on
Fri. Jan. 11th for professional development.
12/31/2007 I hope everyone has been enjoying the break. I know I have! I am anxious to see you all on Thursday - Be sure
to bring all your winter gear for recess, you'll definitely need it!
12/23/2007 Just wanted to do a quick update during break. We want to thank
all of our parents and relatives who were able to come to our Reader's Theater performance on Thursday. It was wonderful
to see you all!
I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. Enjoy the break! I'll see you all on January 3rd.
12/14/2007 This will be
an extra busy week as we wind up to vacation. Make sure homework is being completed on time. Be sure to bring all your winter
gear - hats, gloves, snowpants heavy coats and boots.
Thursday, Dec. 20th at 9:20 a.m is our reader's theater
performance. We hope to see you there!
12/10/2007 Temperatures are to be extra cold this week. Be sure to bring
all your winter gear - hats, gloves, snowpants heavy coats and boots.
Reminder we have early dismissal on Wednesday, Dec.
12 at 1 p.m.
12/3/2007 Notice: No School tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 4th due to icy roads.
Book orders are now due Thursday, Dec. 6th.
12/2/2007 Notice: No School
tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 3rd due to icy roads.
Remember, book orders are due Tuesday, Dec. 4th.
11/26/2007 Thank you to
all who made it for Parent Teacher Conferences! It was great to see all of you again.
Remember we have early dismissal
on Wednesday, Nov. 28th.
11/16/2007 Parent Teacher Conferences are next week. I look forward to seeing all of you and sharing your children's
accomplishments. Don't forget to stop and visit the Book Fair while you are in the building.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
11/12/2007 We have a busy
week ahead of us again this coming week. We will be finishing up our NWEA tests with Language on Monday and our final test,
Science, on Friday.
Remember - Wednesday is an early dismissal at 1 p.m.
Also, if you have not returned your conference
confirmation slip please do so as soon as you can. I will be posting the schedule here on the website by mid week.
11/4/2007 We have a busy
week ahead of us this coming week. Monday we will begin taking the NWEA assessments with our first test in reading. Our
math portion will be on Thursday.
On Wednesday we will take our first trip to the care center to play BINGO with the residents.
Be sure to ask your young people abou the new friends they will make on that day.
10/28/2007 We had a great week for Character
Counts last week. Congratulations to Madi for being our Kid of Character. Congratulations to Paige, Eian and Melissa also
for being nominated by their peers for their respectful behavior.
The weather has definitely gotten cooler, please encourage
your young people to dress appropriately. Several students were caught unprepared for the brisk temperatures at recess last
week.
Thank you for sending back your conference slips. If you still have yours, please get those returned as soon as
possible - Mrs. Anderson will be starting to set the times very soon.
Wednesday will be our Halloween Celebration. Thank
you in advance for all the families who volunteered to help out with this.
10/20/2007 This week is Character Counts and Red Ribbon
Week. Students will be taking part in several activities to promote good character and the importance of leading a drug free
life. Be sure to talk with your students about our special projects this week.
Reminder - Wednesday is an early dismissal
at 1 p.m.
10/8/2007 Tuesday we will be going on a field trip to Fontana. Be sure to dress appropriately and don't forget your
sack lunch.
Reminder - Wednesday is an early dismissal at 1 p.m.
9/23/2007 Reminder - Wednesday is an early dismissal at
1 p.m. Also, our first book projects are due on Friday. Don't forget to bring them to school with you.
The end of this
week will be mid term. I will be sending midterm grades home next week. Be sure to watch for those, sign and return them
to school.
9/17/2007 I am looking forward to a "normal" schedule for the week. We are settling in with our routines. Look for
a copy of our new discipline plan to be coming home this week. Remember- book orders are due today.
9/9/2007 Reminders: No School
this Monday, Sept. 10th due to Professional Developement.
We have early dismissal this Wed. at 1 p.m.
Also Picture
Day is Friday, Sept. 14th.
9/3/2007 I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. I enjoyed spending time with my family. I hope the students shared
with you our new upcoming project. We will be putting a package together to send to our Florida pen pals. If anyone has
blank Iowa postcards they would like to donate to the class for this project we would really appreciate it!
Reminder,
there is no school next Monday due to professional development.
8/27/2007 We had a great first week despite the warm weather and the rain
on Friday! We have jumped right into our learning adventure for the year and are off to a good start. I enjoyed meeting
all the parents on Monday. I hope you will visit our classroom as well as our home here on the web.
8/20/2007 Welcome to a new
school year! I am so glad I got to meet most of you tonight. I am looking forward to an awesome year! Remember that we
have early dismissal Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week with a full day of school on Friday. Be sure you know where
you need to go after school. Also don't forget to bring your water bottle as it will be very warm in our classroom.
8/14/2007 Well, I've been
working feverishly to correct our site! On Sunday I clicked the wrong button and reformated the entire site! Most of the
pages are fixed,but there are still a few that need correcting. Please bear with me while I try to get everything back in
shape. I have put up a new guestbook as our old one had some issues due to spam.
7/28/2007 Don't forget, School Registration
is this Thursday, August 2. It will be in the Middle School Gym from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
More changes are coming with the
site. See updates below for the latest.
7/1/2007 I hope everyone is enjoying their summer vacation so far! I am working on some changes here on the web site.
Please bare with me for the sections that are under construction. Have a great Fourth of July!
6/13/2007 Summer vacation
has officially arrived at my house. Last week saw me working with the other k-5 teachers writing our new language arts and
social studies curriculum, as well as clearing out the classroom for summer painting. I will be starting some revamping of
the site this month, so please bear with me as the changes progress. I hope everyone is enjoying their vacation so far. Happy
summer!
5/27/2007 Can you believe it is the last week of school! I hate to say good-bye to the class, but I know they are ready
to move on. The class has made their final goals for the year in Accelerated Math and with their independent reading, so
we will be having ice cream and pizza this week. Students may bring a drink of their choice on Thursday to go with their
pizza, and I will be purchasing ice cream on Friday with their lunch.
As the end of the year rapidly approaches, please
be on the lookout for books and other materials that belong to the classroom. Also, all school library books were due last
week, we do have a few stragglers so please get those turned back in. Thank you so much with your help getting things sent
back to school. Should you find anything over the summer, you can drop it off next fall.
5/20/2007 Track and Field day is this
Wednesday, May 23rd from 8:30 - 12:30. We hope to see many of you there. I see there is a chance for thunderstorms/rain on
Wednesday. Should we have to postpone, Track and Field would then be held on Friday, May 25 at the same time.
As the end
of the year rapidly approaches, please be on the lookout for books and other materials that belong to the classroom. Also,
all school library books are due on Wednesday, May 23rd. Thank you so much with your help getting things sent back to school.
Should you find anything over the summer, you can drop it off next fall.
5/13/2007 Students need to bring a small box(shoe
box or kleenex sized)on Wednesday to bring home their clay project from art.
A reminder that Track and Field day is next
Wednesday, May 23rd from 8:30 - 12:30. We hope to see many of you there.
5/6/2007 We have another full week of activities going
on in fourth grade. Remember, this Friday, May 11th is the deadline for lunch reservations
for our Track and Field day. You can call those into Mrs. Hess in the office.
Wednesday is early dismissal at 1 P.M.
Be
sure to check out our honors pages the students are doing a phenomenal job with both their math and reading. We have an extra
incentive going to keep our momentum going.
4/29/2007 It is unbelievable that the first of May is this week! My goodness
how quickly this year has flown by! We will bid a sad farewell to Mrs. Quigley, our student teacher on Friday. We have really
enjoyed having her in our room and wish her the best in the future.
Students brought home a letter explaining the new set
up for our annual Track and Field Day held at the end of the year. Please get your reservations for lunch in as soon as possible.
The deadline for those reservations is Friday, May 11th. The students are excited
about all the events. We look forward to seeing you then.
4/16/2007 Hopefully this week will be calmer than last
week! Third trimester midterm grades will be sent home today. Please try to return them by Wednesday. If you have any questions,
please contact me.
Reminder that we do have early dismissal on Wednesday at 1 P.M.
4/11/2007 Crazy Spring weather today!
Be sure to dress appropriately for recess tomorrow. We'll definitely need boots and other winter wear! Hope you all enjoyed
your extra day off.
3/30/2007 It will be a fast week next week. Remember we do not have school on Friday, April 6 or Monday, April 9th for
Spring Break. I hope everyone enjoys their long weekend. As you know, the students at West are raising money for the Pennies
for Patients Fund. So far we have raised a total of $1,070.88. The students (and staff) enjoyed Mr. Lyons getting creamed
at Friday's assembly. We still have one more week to bring in those pennies. We are so very proud of the children's willingness
to step forward and help others.
3/25/2007 The weather is turning nicer-thank heavens! Although it is tempting to started dressing for hot days, students
should continue to bring boots and heavy coats or sweatshirts for recess. Layering clothes is the best solution as we can
always take off a layer or two if it does get warm. A note will be sent home when boots are no longer required on the playground.Students
are participating in the Pennies for Patients fund drive. We will be continuing the drive for two more weeks. We are so
proud of the way our students here at West step up to help those who are in need.
3/18/2007 Hurray- some spring like weather
has finally arrived! Along with the nice weather, Mrs. Quigley, our student teacher, as also joined us. We are very happy
to have her in class.
Remember we have early dismissal on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
3/9/2007 We had a very busy week. Thank
you all you made it in for conferences. I enjoyed visiting with each of you.
We held our Read-A-Thon today. Students
who forgot their envelopes may still return them next week. Remember, this is a way for us to raise money to purchase new
books for our library. We appreciate your support with this. Also, the Life Touch photos that went home earlier this week
also need to be returned next week. Please send the money or the pictures back to school.
On Tuesday, Mrs. Quigley will
be joining our classroom as a student teacher. We are looking forward to having her in our class.
