Santa Pictures Tomorrow

Pictures with Santa will be taken tomorrow, December 13, 2011.  Pictures will cost $5.00 a piece.  All proceeds benefit 6th grade Destination DC. 

Weekly Update

December 14th

Christmas Lunch 12:15-12:50

December 15th

Winter Musical 6:00p.m.

December 16th

Snack Break

December 20th

Holiday Party 1:45p.m.

     SCIENCE FAIR

Thank you to all the students for all their hard work with the science fair. Congratulations to Holden Cornett, Jackson Emerson, and Ethan Jenkins for placing in the science fair. Everyone did a great!

WINTER MUSICAL

The winter musical is Thursday, December 15^th at 6:00p.m.  Students need to be at school at 5:45. The students are asked to wear winter clothing such as mittens, scarves, coats, and hats.

HOLIDAY PARTY

Our Holiday party will be Tuesday, December 20^th at 1:45p.m. Boys will need to bring boy gifts and girls will bring girl gifts. Please spend $5.00 on the gift.

Spelling Words

    1. pennies          11. prettily

    2.  cozily             12. happiest

    3.  lazier             13. emptier

    4.  replied          14. sorriest

    5.  worried          15. families

    6.  marries          16. merrier

    7.  carries           17. dizziest

    8.  easily            18. funnier

    9.  silliest  19. jumpier

    10. cries             20. varied

     Subject Areas
Reading:  students have until December 20^th to meet their AR goal.   Congratulations to the following students who have already made their goal; Holden, Ethan J, Kirsten, Hannah, Sarah, Sophie, Chaney, Brooklyn, Noah, and Kendall.

Math: Students will be coming home with the Chapter 3 Test today over Multiplication and Division.  While some of the scores were very good, there were still several students that did not score as well.  As we have stated at the beginning of the year, this new math program is much more challenging than what the students are used to doing.  Instead of just computing problems for a math test, students are now being asked higher level thinking questions in which they have to apply what they have learned.  Many of the problems on the test require several steps before getting the "final" answer.  If a mistake is made in any of the previous steps, the final answer will not be correct.  We spent several days working on the test, discussing the test, and correcting missed questions on the test.  Please take time to look at the test and discuss it with your child.  Take time to practice and review the missed concepts.  We will continue to practice them as well.
A shorter study guide for December vocabulary words was sent home in Friday folders today.  We will have an assessment over the December words (many of which are review words) next Thursday, Dec. 15th.  Students will also be asked to identify the 3-dimensional shapes that we have been studying this month.  Thank you, in advance, for helping your child study!

Important Dates 

September 24^th

Football game @ 8:30

September 27th

Tutoring 2:32-3:30

September 29th

Tutoring 2:32-3:30

September 30^th

Health Fair @ GCHS

October 1st - 9^th

FALL BREAK

October 13^th

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Thank you so much for all of you help with selling the cookie dough. We have raised enough money for our Mammoth Cave field trip.

Spelling Words

             1. shred           11. screech

    2. through        12. straighten

    3. sprout           13. sprang

    4. sprawl           14. shriek

    5. split              15. splashing

    6. throb            16. straps

    7. throat           17. strain

    8. shrink           18. strand

    9. screw            19. script

    10. shrimp          20. thrill

Spelling Test is on Thursday!!

Math News

We are finishing up activities for Ch.2 on Estimation and Number Theory.  We will work on more problem solving and critical thinking skills next week. Please continue to review multiplication facts at home.  We will be assessing the x6 and x7 facts next week.  Our math vocabulary test will be Wednesday, Sept. 28th.  The majority of these words are covered during our calendar time and math instruction, but any extra review you can give over these words would be great! Thank you!

Science Vocabulary Words

Ecosystem

Population

Community

Habitat

Niche

Weekly Update

Cookie Dough Sales

4^th and 5^th grade students are selling cookie dough The money we receive from the cookie dough sell will pay for our end of the year field trip.  Fourth grade will be going to Mammoth Cave in May.  This one fundraiser will hopefully cover the entire cost of this trip. 

Thank You

We would like to say a special thank you to Ms. Riley.  This Tuesday will be her last day, because Mrs. Paul will return on Wednesday.  Thank you Ms. Riley for all your hard work! 

Spelling Words

             1.  chopped         11. chef

    2.  kitchen         12. chant

    3. cheap                    13. chatter  

    4.  patch           14. snatch

    5.  latch            15. sketched

    6.  hitch                    16. stretching      

    7. arch              17. pitcher

    8. ketchup         18. branch

    9. marching       19. chance

    10. choose          20. touch

         

Spelling Test is on Thursday!!

Math News:

Students are working hard, but it seems like we have forgotten LOTS of multiplication facts.  Any extra practice that you can give at home would be great!  We will begin sending home multiplication sheets to those friends who need the extra practice.  A vocabulary list for September was sent home in Friday folders today.  The test over these words will be the last week of September.  Please begin reviewing the words with your child on a daily basis.  Thanks for ALL your help!

                  

Science Vocabulary Words

1. community

2.     biotic

3.     abiotic

4.     diversity

5.     pollution  

Grandparents Breakfast

We hope you can join us for our annual Grandparents' Breakfast at Farmington Elementary.  Our 4th Grade Grandparents' Day is Friday, September 9th at 8:10 a.m.  We hope you know that all grandparents, family, and friends are welcome to eat with us anytime.  Please don't feel like you have to wait for an invitation.  You are always welcome at our school!  :)

Weekly Update

Cookie Dough Sales

4^th and 5^th grade students will begin selling cookie dough on Tuesday, September 6^th.  The money we receive from the cookie dough sell will pay for our end of the year field trip.  Fourth grade will be going to Mammoth Cave in May.  This one fundraiser will hopefully cover the entire cost of this trip. 

Grandparents Breakfast

Our grandparent’s breakfast will be this coming Friday at 8:10a.m.  Please invite grandparent to come eat with your child! 

Spelling Words

             1.  chose             11. mole

    2.  own              12. mold

    3. stove             13. lower      

    4.  stone           14. sole

    5.  fold             15. groan

    6.  goal             16. coaster   

    7. blown                    17. roasting

    8. bolt              18. stole

    9. toll               19. foam

    10. flow             20. mows

         

Spelling Test is on Thursday!!

Math News:

Students did fairly well on the first vocabulary test for the month of August.  We spent much of our calendar time this past month reviewing the words and their meanings as we talked about those concepts daily.   A new vocabulary list for the month of September will go home next week.  We will incorporate these next vocabulary words during our math instruction time and calendar time just as we did this past month.  We appreciate you taking the time to study and review the words with your child.  Thanks for all you do!

                  

Science Vocabulary Words

1. natural selection

2.     environment

3.     ecosystem

4.     basic needs

5.     population   

Weekly Update

Math News

Your child should have his/her first math test over Ch. 1 (Place Value) in the Friday folder today.  We are working on higher core standards in math this year and have incorporated a new math program to help cover these standards.  This math program is more intense and different than what your child has seen before.  While your child's score may not have been what you are used to seeing, he/she is still learning.  It will take some time to learn the format and be able to think more critically.  Please be patient with these changes in our program.  After we went over every aspect of the test this past Monday, the students had time to correct their mistakes and were given a 100 in the gradebook for test corrections.  I will be sending home "extra practice sheets" as homework/extra credit routinely, but your child will not have homework every night.  Many of the concepts in the chapter are taught a different way, a way that is teaching your child to be a more critical thinker.  Some methods are totally different than what you or I learned in school...which would be very hard for you to explain at home.  I don't want to confuse your child; therefore, I will only send homework when it is something I feel they can do independently. 

     We have been working on estimation strategies this week.   The students also practiced math vocabulary with study buddies.  Please continue to review these words at home.  The test is next Wednesday, Aug. 31. 

Spelling Words

             1.  drive             11. sly

    2.  file               12. sigh

    3. kite               13. fright     

    4.  wipe             14. inside

    5.  pride            15. pies

    6.  pry              16. die 

    7. shy               17. spy

    8. prime            18. minding

    9. slight             19. twice

    10. climb            20. height

         

Spelling Test is on Thursday!!

                  

Science Vocabulary Words

1. fossil

2.    extinction

3.    hibernation

4.    migration

5.  learned behavior  

Back to School!

We are so excited about school starting soon. We can't wait to see you and hear all about your summer. Please come to Back To School Night Tuesday August 2 from 5:30 - 7:00. You will get to find out who your teacher is and see all your friends. See you soon!

Spring Break Update!!

Important Dates 

April 4^th – 8^th

Spring Break

April 12^th

Tutoring

April 14^th

Mid-terms Sent Home

Tutoring

April 15^th

Snack Break

April 18^th -22^nd

Spirit Week

April 25^th – May 6^th

KCCT Testing

May 16^th

Mammoth Cave

TESTING

KCCT testing will begin on April 25^th and will last two weeks. We have always asked parents to help with the snacks that we will supply the students everyday when they are finished testing. There are six days that we need snacks.  If you would like to volunteer to provide snacks for your child’s class for testing that would be great! Please let your child’s teacher know and we will give you a specific date.  A few examples of appropriate snacks are drinks, brownies, fruit snacks, fruit, popsicles, ice cream sandwiches, Little Debbie’s or whatever you/your child would like.



Congratulations!!

Congrats to Anjona Datta for placing second in the district science fair. We are so proud of you!!!

Spelling Words

             1. doe                11.prince

    2. dough             12. prints

    3. bolder            13. who’s

    4. boulder          14. whose

    5. route              15. wade

    6. root                16. weighed

    7. patience         17. weave

    8. patients          18. we’ve

    9. moose             19. tail

    10. mousse         20. tale

Spelling Test is on Thursday, March 10^th!

Weekly Update!

March 8^th

Tutoring 2:32-3:30

SBDM 3:30

March 9^th

Farmington Healthy Breakfast Campaign

March 10^th

SPRING PICTURES

Tutoring 2:32-3:30

March 11^th

Snack Break

March 14^th- 18^th

Book Fair

March 17^th

Parent Teacher Conferences



Subject Areas

Science: Please remember to study for your   vocabulary quiz every Friday!

Math: Please continue to check math homework nightly.  Many students' scores have dropped some due to careless mistakes.

The students have also been shown some websites that they can go to for extra practice on math concepts.  If your child chooses to get on a website for at least 20 minutes, let me know the "Name of the Website Game" and how long he/she played, and I can reward some bonus points.  Thank you for helping your child improve and succeed.

Reading: Students have ONE more week to meet their AR Goals.  Students who have met their goals are Avery, Ashlyn, Cody, Anna, Carson, Katlynn, Ty, Isabella, Maddie, and Nik

Mammoth Cave

We have booked the Mammoth Cave trip for May 16^th. Parents are welcome to go with us. We just ask that parents drive because they will be no extra room on the bus. The cost for parents will be $12.00. We will cover the cost for students. There will be more information sent home later for parents wanting to go.

Reading Extra Credit!!

EXTRA CREDIT PROJECT: Students have just finished reading either “A Taste of Blackberries” or “On My Honor.”  For extra credit Students can read the other book and create either a PowerPoint presentation or a book report comparing and contrasting the two books.  Projects will be due on MARCH 4^th.  

Weekly Update!

Spelling Words

    1.  medal            11. pencil

    2.   local             12. docile

    3.  pebble           13. oral

    4.  special           14. vessel

    5.  turtle             15. ankle

    6.  bugle             16. bubble

    7.  channel         17. symbol

    8.  settle             18. uncle

    9.  pedal            19. paddle

    10. pupil             20. total

Spelling Test is on Thursday, February 24th!

Important Dates 

February 21^st

Kentucky Week

Academic Practice 2:32-3:30

February 22^nd

Tutoring

GT Book Club

SBDM Meeting 3:30

GCSYA Soccer Sign-ups 6-8pm

February 23^rd

STLP 2:32-3:30

February 24^th

Tutoring

February 25^th

Snack Break

Mammoth Cave 

We have booked the Mammoth Cave trip for May 16^th. Parents are welcome to go with us. We just ask that parents drive because they will be no extra room on the bus. The cost for parents will be $12.00. We will cover the cost for students. There will be more information sent home later for parents wanting to go. 

Subject Areas

Science: Please remember to study for your   vocabulary quiz every Friday!

Math: Please continue to check math homework nightly.  Many students' scores have dropped some due to careless mistakes. Math vocabulary words were sent home in Friday folders today.  We will have our next math vocabulary test on Wednesday, Feb. 23rd.  Please continue to practice these words with your child.
The students have also been shown some websites that they can go to for extra practice on math concepts.  If your child chooses to get on a website for at least 20 minutes, let me know the "Name of the Website Game" and how long he/she played, and I can reward some bonus points.  Thank you for helping your child improve and succeed.

Reading: EXTRA CREDIT PROJECT: Students have just finished reading either “A Taste of Blackberries” or “On My Honor.”  For extra credit Students can read the other book and create either a PowerPoint presentation or a book report comparing and contrasting the two books.  Projects will be due on MARCH 4^th.