Ms. Kreul’s Class Blog

A class of fourth graders at Richards School in Whitefish Bay, WI USA

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Homework Reminder

January 17, 2011 · No Comments · Classroom Notes, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, spelling

A reminder about typical homework times for students in 4th grade: Read at least 20 min. daily and complete 1 reading log entry per week (reading 20 min., reading log 10-15 min.) Complete any math homework assigned (10-15 min.) Review spelling words for the week (5 min.) Review for science and social studies tests as [...]

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Reading Logs

January 17, 2011 · No Comments · Reading, Writing Projects

Starting this week, students will be responsible for completing one reading log entry each week as part of their homework. Due dates can always be found in assignment notebooks. This homework will be recorded on Report Cards under Reading Learner Responsibilites: Completes assignments on time. Students are encouraged to type their reading logs. They can [...]

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Assignment Notebooks

February 13, 2010 · No Comments · Classroom Notes, Reminders...

Remember to review Assignment Notebooks each day with your 4th grader.  Some students may need help planning their time to do homework after school or dinner, others may need a reminder of the homework assigned for that day, and others may need guidance planning work in order to finish by the due date. Students may [...]

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Reading Logs and Word Processing

January 30, 2010 · No Comments · 4K Newsletters, Classroom Notes, Reading, Reminders...

Students are encouraged to type their homework reading log assignments as a way to practice their word processing skills. As the second semester begins, students will be word processing writing assignments in school as often as possible. This practice will help students prepare for the expectations for written work in 5th grade and beyond. They [...]

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Reading Log Due Dates

January 21, 2010 · No Comments · Reading, Reminders...

Reading Logs are due on alternate Fridays unless the due date is changed for a short school week. Students will record any changes in due dates in their Assignment Notebooks.

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Assignment Notebooks

October 14, 2009 · No Comments · Classroom Notes

Please ask your fourth grader to show you his or her Assignment Notebook each evening. It is a good way to start the “What did you do in school today?” conversation – – as well as provide an opportunity for families to provide any assistance that fourth graders may need.

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Reading Logs

October 14, 2009 · No Comments · Classroom Notes, Reading

Remember that Reading Log pages can be downloaded from the class blog so students can type their reading log entries each week. A great way to practice keyboarding skills!

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Absent Make-up Work

September 30, 2009 · No Comments · Classroom Notes

If a student is absent from school due to illness or other reason, you can call the Clinic by 9:00 and request that work is sent down to the office for pickup after 3:05. Otherwise, students will complete the work when they return. Both Mrs. Ade and I fill out an assignment notebook sheet with [...]

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Assignment Notebooks

September 5, 2009 · No Comments · Classroom Notes

Students will bring Assignment Notebooks home each day and are responsible for completing the homework that is assigned. We check homework notes together at 8:10 and 3:00 daily so everyone stays on track. Generally I will not be signing Assignment Notebooks as fourth graders are expected to take personal responsibility for their own homework. Homework [...]

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Homework

September 5, 2009 · No Comments · Curriculum Clues, Reading

Information about Reading Log homework is included in this week’s Friday folder. There is an information sheet and a yellow Reading Log sheet. I’ve also included a sheet with ideas of how to respond to books and a list of book genres. Other homework assignments can be found in Assignment Notebooks and online on the [...]

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Homework Reminder

April 2, 2009 · No Comments · Classroom Notes, Reminders..., Writing Projects

Homework reading logs should include a variety of grade level appropriate written responses. Students’ responses should demonstrate their comprehension of “just right” books. I am sending home a sample of the rubric that is used to assess these types of written responses in today’s Friday folder. Please continue to check assignment notebooks daily to support [...]

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Homework Reminders

February 20, 2009 · No Comments · Classroom Notes, Reminders..., Specials and More...

Fourth grade homework includes reading for at least 20 minutes daily and completing a thoughtful reading log entry four days a week. Reading logs should include a variety of quality responses that demonstrate the reading strategies fourth graders are learning and practicing in class. Students should also be studying spelling words for 5-10 minutes in [...]

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Science Reports

February 4, 2009 · No Comments · Classroom Notes, Curriculum Highlights

Science Reports assigned on Jan. 6 are due on Monday, Feb. 9. To review directions, go to our class blog, and click on the link to Mrs. Ade’s blog in the column on the right.

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Homework

February 4, 2009 · No Comments · Classroom Notes

Remember to go over Assignment Notebooks each day with your 4th grader.  Some students may need help planning their time to do homework after school or dinner, others may need a reminder of the homework assigned for that day, and others may need guidance planning work in order to finish by the due date. Students [...]

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Assignment Notebooks

November 5, 2008 · No Comments · Classroom Notes

Please ask your fourth grader to show you his or her Assignment Notebook each evening. It is a good way to start the “What did you do in school today?” conversation, as well as provide an opportunity for families to provide any assistance that fourth graders may need.

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Reminders…

October 2, 2008 · No Comments · Classroom Notes

Reminders… Please check assignment notebooks daily with your 4th grader Dress appropriately for the fall weather Healthy, easy to eat morning snacks help your brain work better! Please send book orders, permission slips, etc. in envelopes with your fourth grader’s name, 4K, and a description of what is in the envelope. Thank you!

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Assignment Notebooks

September 5, 2008 · No Comments · Classroom Notes

Students will bring Assignment Notebooks home each day and are responsible for completing the homework that is assigned. We check homework notes together at 8:10 and 3:00 daily so everyone stays on track. Generally I will not be signing Assignment Notebooks as fourth graders are expected to take personal responsibility for their own homework. Homework [...]

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Homework

September 5, 2008 · No Comments · Curriculum Highlights

Information about Reading Log homework will be included in next week’s Friday folder. Other homework assignments can be found in Assignment Notebooks and online on the class web page.

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