Below zero weather + no coat or just a sweatshirt = missing school because you are sick. :0( Please make sure kiddos are watching the weather and dressing appropriately. They went out for lunch recess and it was barely above zero so many of them were cold, cold, cold. They need to be prepared and it is always a good idea to keep stuff in backpacks all winter long just in case. Thanks.
Homework tonight is a math review sheet: Drops in the Bucket # 6.
It was WONDERFUL to have Miss. Morgan back! She spent last week in warm Hawaii! Today, she shared with us about her fun trip which included a trip to the beach, body surfing, and a 2 hour horse back ride. Her horse even went in the water!!! Cool Morgan. Morgan surprised me with a little gift too. It was so kind of you to think of me Morgan. I love my bracelet, magnets, fun shell (which I can hear the ocean waves in), and yummy treat! Thanks again. We sure did miss you!
In S.S., we took to the iPads and discovered some more things about the Midwest. Kids had to unscramble some letters AND use their iPads to discover the region's industries, agriculture, and natural resources. These were different than the ones that we have seen in our regions studies so far. Before, many of them came from the water. This region is more land based. Cool!
In reading today, we talked about three different skills. We practiced summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting. These are tough skills for kiddos. Kids always want to rush through things and just get the answer down. All of these skills take effort and patience. We will continue to practice these all week.
I shared with kids today about an opportunity that came my way this weekend. Our class was invited by another 4th grade class from Washington Elementary downtown to accompany them on a field trip. This teacher took my Montana History class this summer and we became friends. She has a contact at the Chief Plenty Coup State Park. Kids would get to experience life as it was back then. This would be an opportunity for their MT History studies to come alive, especially about our Crow Indian neighbors. Kids were excited about this adventure. Now, it is time to poll you. What do you think? There would be a cost (my guess would be no more than $10 for bus and trip, but I am not sure) for each kid. Is this something you want me to pursue further and make happen for your child? We will go to Pompey's Pillar and my ranch as well at the end of the year. But, this one sounds AWESOME too! Write in the planner YES if you want me to make it happen or NO if you think this would not be a great plan for $10 tomorrow. We are looking at April for the trip. Thanks!
Have a great, great night!
Mrs. Grewell
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