Sub Tomorrow

Hi there.

We did a ton today.

In Fly Time, we checked on our grades and made goals for the week. Everyone has something to work on. We can all get better all the time...even me. :0) This Friday, is the coupon buy in. Kids also bought in for the upcoming field trip to Plenty Coup State Park in April. I didn't want them to spend all their money and then not be able to buy in. Now, they will need to spend all their leftover money as we will start over again for 4th quarter next Monday. There will be a few more field trips at the end of the year, so it will be imperative that they save their cash and not spend it foolishly, like talking out, having missing assignments, or goofing around. Fines also will increase from the standard $50 to $100. Those that make positive choices will not have ANY problem earning all the cash they need and then some.

The Science Fair is THURSDAY at Arrowhead and FRIDAY at the Blgs. Clinic. Kids need to bring in everything Thursday morning before school to the gym and set it up. Parents are welcome anytime that day to view the projects. Our class will be going down at 2 to view. Please see your email from the clinic for details about Friday. Kids must be there while being judged that night. Questions...please email Mrs. Moore at moores@billingsschools.org. She is in charge of it all here. Thanks!

Last week, Miss. Morgan was star of the week. We got to meet her very special, furry friend Ruby. What a laid back kitty! Morgan also loves Minecraft, having Nerf Wars, building legos, and snuggling with her very special teddybear that her grandma gave to her before passing. Sweet, sweet stuff. Thanks for sharing with us Morgan! You are one amazing kiddos. AND... thanks mom for bringing in the kitty for us to enjoy!



This week we will complete our last unit in the spelling book for the year. We will then switch to a new program that deals with words that 4th graders use everyday in their world. Kids will be given the test on Mondays. There is NO list to study from. The test is a story with blanks in it. I will read the story and the kids fill in the words as I go. Many of the words are homophones such as there, their, and they're and to, two, and too. I will then grade them and give them back on Tuesday with the corrected spellings. Kids that miss 2 or less will pass with a 100% and be done for the week. Those that miss more than two, will have all week to study off their sheets, and they will test again on Friday (same exact test). They will then earn the percent they earn. I will put the words on the blog on Tuesdays as well, but they need to know the context to use them in so I will make sure to put the graded one in the Tuesday folders each week for safe keeping. You will notice that the words tend to repeat from test to test. As I said, it tests words that 4th graders should know in their everyday writing over and over and over again. There will not be an alternate list anymore.

We started our new region in SS today...the South West. Hold onto your hats because this region only has 4 states!!! Heehaw!! Flashcards will come home later this week. The test will be during the second week of April. As I told kids today...this is the easiest test...easiest to pass AND easiest to fail due to the numbers being low. It is all in them studying. The location and the states and capitals will be tested.

I will be gone tomorrow. The kids will have a sub all day long. In short...my blood tests came back irregular. It is still showing that I am pregnant. I have tried many things, but now I need to go see a specialist. I have been dealing with this since November. It is really starting to take its toll so if you could keep Zach and I in your thoughts tomorrow that would be great. I will just be glad to have a solid plan rather than lets try this or that for once. No need to worry...I will be just fine. All I have to do is BELIEVE! :0)

Homework tonight is cursive/MLK Jr.'s famous quote. I will blog tomorrow, but it might be later. Thanks for allowing me to find sunshine in my day with each and everyone of your kids. I truly believe kids are healers and that their young, joyful spirits make every single day better! Love them!!! Tuesday folders are also due tomorrow.

Mrs. Grewell