September 6, 2016

eller_ruth@cusdk8.org

Week at a Glance

Mon.

No School! No Homework!
Math facts/signatures are collected the 1st
day of the week. (USUALLY Monday, but this
week it is Tuesday.)

Tue.

Reading Log & Math Facts

Spelling: Write your words in ABC order two times
Math: Worksheet Add Whole Numbers

Wed.

Reading Log & Math Facts

Math: Lesson 1.7
Language: Worksheet Interrogative Sentences

Thur.

Reading Log & Math Facts

Spelling: Get someone to quiz you on your spelling words.
The paper must be graded, signed by mom/dad, and any
misspelled words must be practiced.
Math: Lesson 1.8

Fri.

Reading Log & Math Facts

READING LOG WILL BE CHECKED!

Scholastic Book Orders

Do you love to read? Do you love to save money?
Well, youre in luck. A book order is going home.
There are great deals - even books for $1. Also,
you never pay tax or shipping! You can order online or send in cash/check. IF you order on-line,
follow these steps. Its fast and easy!
1. Go to https://clubs2.scholastic.com
(The first time only, you will need to register.)
2. You will need to enter this activation code:
GVFVY

Word Power!

We got started last week on Word Power! This

week everyone will practice writing meaningful
sentences.
We are still doing this only at school so it will
NOT impact homework in any way. Hooray!

No Excuse
Words
your
youre
their
theyre
there
because
would
whos

its
dont
were
whose

its
usual
were
witch

doesnt
could
where
which

Mrs. Eller

Island of the Blue Dolphins

4th grade is a whole new world when it comes to
reading comprehension. I am sending home a letter
with some explanation and also 2 models for under
the ocean responses. Please make sure to check it
out.
Also, I cant t emphasize enough how helpful it is
for you to read the book along with your child. As
you support your child to stretch his/her wings it
will be important for you to understand what is
happening in the book. Happy reading!

Calling All
Volunteers
Thank you SO MUCH for all the
volunteer forms that came back to
me. I am so happy to have moms and dads offering
to help with our Scholastic Books and come to
room 10 to work with students. I will be confirming
later this week. Right now, it looks like we still
need help with Room Mom (coordinates 3 class
parties.). We also need a Project Cornerstone
volunteer and a yearbook volunteer. Please let me
know if you are willing to do this. 33 fourth
graders will be extremely happy! I want to say a big
thank you! I appreciate your help so much!

Rock Collection
We are starting our own rock collections.
We checked out my sample rock
collection and talked about how rocks are
NOT all the same! A good collection is a collection
that is full of variety! You can find great rocks right
here in Cupertino! You need 4 rocks by Monday.
Follow these guidelines:
1, Bigger than a marble but not
bigger than an egg
2. Look for VARIETY (smooth vs. rough,
shiny vs. dull, heavy vs. light, variety of colors,
solid colors vs. spots, stripes, splotches, and tiny
crystals vs large, easy to see crystals)
Have fun, Rock Hounds!

Reading Lotto

Your first Reading Lotto/Rate the

Book is due this Friday. The Rate the
Book form and the Reading Lotto form
is available in the classroom. Both forms
are also available to download on our classroom
website. Make sure to get a parent signature on
the Reading Lotto form.