I hope you all have a good holiday break!  I am looking forward to getting some rest.
     If you would like to give a gift, our class could really use some kleenex, glue sticks, and pencil top erasers at this time of year.  Thanks for your continued support.

Christmas is coming.  The goose is getting fat...
Only 2 weeks more until Christmas break.  I am happy when the students work hard and have a desire for learning.  Thanks for helping them keep up on homework last week.
Encourage your children to bring pennies to school supporting our Kony coins for kids project this week.  It's for a great cause.

     Thanksgiving was a wonderful break for me.  I got to eat good food, visit with relatives and enjoy my children.  I hope your break was great, too.  
     We have 3 weeks till our next break.  The students will learn more writing skills to write explanatory and informative passages.  I know that your students will be excited for the holiday, but please keep up on homework and reading.  
     One more thing to help encourage your children to focus.  Our wonderful school counselor, Mrs. J., is going to give a ticket to her P-200 club if your children have perfect attendance during December.  This means no absences, no tardies, and no leaving early from school.  I know all of the kids can achieve this if they try.

     Thanks for those who came for SEP conferences.  We talked about some great things and some goals that will help for the coming term.  I am proud of your children for the progress they have made so far.  For those who didn't make it in, I will send your papers with your child next week.  
     I hope you have some plans to have a great Thanksgiving holiday.  I am traveling to Utah County to visit with my family.  Travel safely.  I'll see you next week.  

This is SEP week.  Please come at your assigned time:
Tuesday:
1:20   Aaliyah    1:40  Abigail     2:00  Zac     2:40  Talon     3:00  Mandi     3:20  Braylee     3:40  Lucy     4:00  Josh
Wednesday:
1:20  Brickton     2:00  Isaac     2:40  Jacob     3:00  Jayden     3:40  Emilee     6:30  Issy
Thursday:
1:20  Ashton     1:40  Jeannine     2:20  Lily     2:40  Paige     3:00  P.J.     3:20  Derek

We will discuss the students' goals and report cards.

     Tarzan was a wonderful play.  The class seemed to love it.  I am grateful that Candice Hancock accompanied us on the field trip.   The local high schools put together some really great plays.

     I need to apologize.  I was in charge of the Reflections contest and did not get the SEP schedule out today.  I will send a schedule home tomorrow.  Please look for it.  I tried to coordinate with other teachers if your child had a sibling in another class.  I look forward to meeting with you next week to share the progress your child has made in the past couple of months.  Please be ready to discuss any concerns you have as well.

     We had a good day on Halloween.  A big thank you goes out to Jessica Calder and McKenna Barwick for providing some fun for the kids.  Thanks, also, to those who supported us in the parade and visited our classroom.    
    We are almost a 1/3 of the way through our school year.  The trimester ends this week.  Report cards will come out during SEP week.  I will send out a schedule for SEP conferences next Monday.  If you know a day that is better for you, please send me an e-mail beforehand.

     Wow!  I am so lucky to teach such well-behaved children!  Thanks for all you do to help your children be respectful at home so they respect others at school.  I have been so pleased with our last couple of math test scores, too.  Keep helping your children with their homework.  It is paying off.
     This Friday, send your children to school in their costumes.  They will parade around the track at 9:30.  You may come and watch, then stay for our classroom party.
     Remember to check power school for your child's grades at any time.

     I had a lot of fun at Disneyland and California Adventure over fall break.  I hope you did something fun with your family, too.  The kids came back, ready to work.  Thank you.  This week is principal appreciation week, so if you can, let Mrs. Eggleston know how much you like her.  
     I sent home the yellow paper we filled out for SEP conferences in August.  Please place it on your refrigerator or on your child's  bedroom door as a reminder of what we agreed to help your child with.  We will review it at November SEP conferences.
     We will have a Halloween party on Halloween.  It will take place immediately after the school costume parade (information was in an orange note today).  I have parents who are willing to host this.  Thank you.  If you would like to come, please do.

     Our Staheli Farm field trip was great!  The kids behaved well and had a fun time.  
     This is going to be a short week.  I had to stay home with my daughter who was sick.  Mrs. Prather was the substitute.  I hope to be back tomorrow.  
     This week there will be no Language Arts homework.  Keep working on times tables at home.

Happy October!  
I love the season of Fall.  It's nice to cool down a little bit.  
I am so pleased in the amount of homework each child is bringing back on Fridays.  Thanks for your support at home.  Thanks for creating responsible students who know their work matters.

September is almost over, so it is time for the kids to report if they read a chapter book this month.  A form was sent home today.  Your child needs to complete it on or before Wednesday in order to participate in our 4th grade treasure hunt. 

Check your student's grades any time at:http://www.washk12.org/parents-students/parents-students-student-records/powerschool
Their username and password are the same as success maker.  Just don't use the student's initials in the password.

Hello.  I am so happy to see your children at school every day.  They are very respectful to me.  I appreciate that.  This week, we are back to normal with a spelling list coming home.  Please help your child study the ones they missed on the pre-test every day at home.  Also, please remember to review math facts. The children should know all their times tables up to 12s by January. 

     This week is review week for Language Arts.  The students are reviewing things like conjunctions and antonyms to do well on their test.
     I was really proud of the class for doing so well on the Chapter 2 Math test.  Take a minute to look over the results.
     Keep working on times tables at home.  Let me know when you need another monster wheel, fun flap, or flashcards.
     Thanks for being involved in your child's education.

Hello Everyone.  I hope your weekend went well.  Your children came back ready to work this morning.  I really appreciate their willingness to do their best.

    Hello Everybody.  I hope you had a good three day weekend.  My sister and her family came to visit, I got my garage cleaned out and organized, plus I went to Peach Days.  It was great!
     I will be gone on Wednesday morning to some training for High Ability Learners.  Mrs. Scott will be here for me.  Also, I will be gone Friday morning to take my daughter to a well child visit with our doctor.  I don't know who will be here then.  Please encourage your children to be polite and obey the substitute teachers.

     We are in the third week of school already!  Your kids are doing well to listen and follow procedures.  I am looking forward to meeting with you this week to set some goals for the year.

Welcome to Mrs. Nielsen's class website. I am excited for you to know what is going on this year. Check the website each Monday.
**Please leave a comment each time you visit my site.

Is it really the last week of school? Wow! The kids have learned so much. They have come so far.

Please don't let your kids be affected by the summer "slide." Encourage them to read as much as they can. I like to have my own children work in the Summer Bridge workbooks. These keep their minds active and ready for the next grade. (You can order these books on Amazon.com)

Homework this week:

Language Arts - none
Math (see left side bar) - The test for chapter 14 will be on Wednesday. Go to www.adaptedmind.com to study geometry.

Multiplication Party - The kids are going to be rewarded for knowing their times tables. Almost all of the kids have them passed off.

Sage Testing - The students did so well persevering and performing well on the tests. The results will come in the fall. Thanks for hanging in there.

**Please turn in all take home books and library books from home

Dear Parents,

One day down for testing this week. Our math test is tomorrow. I am proud of the students who are reading the questions carefully and doing their best.

Homework This Week:

Language Arts - none
Spelling - none
Math - (see left side bar) The kids are learning about angles, lines, line segments, rays, and end points in chapter 14. New website: go to www.adaptedmind.com to study geometry.

Teacher Appreciation Week - I certainly felt loved last week. Thank you very much for the sweet gifts.

SAGE Testing - Tomorrow is the last test. Please make sure your kids get a good night's sleep tonight.

*Please continue to send your kids to school without toys or pokemon cards.

Dear Parents,

This week will be busy and fun! We have two field trips and two days of end-of-level testing.

Homework this week:

Lanugage Arts: packet - please sign it each day on the back

Spelling: none

Math: (see left side bar) Chapter 13's posttest was difficult. Please review perimeter and area at home with your child. The kids are learning about angles, lines, line segments, rays, and end points in chapter 14. New website: go to www.adaptedmind.com to study geometry

Writing: Your children wrote a story and added transitional phrases to help their story flow. Ask him/her to read it to you.

Sage Testing: Keep signing the weekly sheets to help your child prepare for testing. Your child is earning tickets to reward his/her diligence.

Dear Parents,

We reached our class goal of money that we need to go on our Zion field trip. Thank you for your donations.

This week will be a regular week. Next week, we have a field trip to Zion and a field trip to Washington City Community Center. Then we test Language Arts on Wednesday and Thursday in the morning.

Homework This Week:

Language Arts - packet - please sign it each day on the back
Spelling - if your child is not getting 100%, please practice every night at home with the list
Math - see left sidebar (The test on Tuesday is on perimeter and area. Chapter 14 will be about geometry. The kids will learn about angles, lines, line segments, rays, and end points. You can go to www.adaptedmind.com to study geometry). Please go over the homework with your child after he/she completes it before you send it back on Friday.

Sage Testing - Thanks to those who are signing the weekly sheets to help your child prepare for testing. Your child is earning tickets to reward their diligence.

Dear Parents,

I had a wonderful Easter weekend. I hope you did, too. Our class party was fun. Ask your children about hopping like a bunny.

We are in need of a few more dollars for our Zion field trip. If any of you did not donate and can, please send money before May 5th.

Homework this week:

Language Arts - packet (please sign it each day on the back)

Math - see left sidebar. The kids are learning about perimeter and area in chapter 13. Go to coolmath4kids.com for extra practice.

Character Education - Our school  counselor comes in once a month to teach our children about good character. Your child has learned about confidence, connection, competence, character, and contribution. I am so glad to have Mrs. J at our school.

Testing - we have two more regular weeks at school before our end of level testing for Math, Language Arts, and Science. Thanks for getting your kids to school every day so I can help them prepare.

Walk-a-Thon - Thanks for supporting the students and the PTA

Dear Parents,

Thanks for coming to see our program. The kids did so well. I am proud of them.

This Thursday, we will have an Easter party from 12:20-1:20. If anyone can send wrapped candy to hunt for, I would appreciate it. We will make Easter baskets at school.

Homework this Week:

Language Arts - Packet (please sign it each day on the back)
Math - (see left side bar) The test for chapter 12 is tomorrow. Chapter 13 will be on perimeter and area. Go to coolmath4kids.com for extra practice.
Testing - We have a break until May. Thanks for getting your kids to school every day.

Walk-A-Thon - We had parents and friends pledge $4000. Thank you very much. Now, your children need to collect the money and bring it to school by this Thursday, April 17th.

Dear Parents,

Our track meet went well on Friday. The kids were good sports and cheered each other on.

The 4th grade program is this week. We will perform for the school on Wednesday, April 9th at 2:15. Then we will perform on Friday, April 11th at 10:00 for the parents. If you still need a bandana, please send $1 tomorrow. Remember, the kids need to wear jeans, white shirts, and a neck bandana.

Homework this week:
Language Arts: packet - please sign it each day on the back
Math: (see left side bar) Chapter 12 studies metric units with measurement and data. Go to coolmath4kids.com for extra practice.
*Parents, please go over the homework with your child after he/she completes it before you send it back on Friday

Walk-a-thon: This Thursday is the walk-a-thon. You are all invited to come to school and see the fun. It will be during our P.E. time at 10:25-11:10. Please sponsor your child to run. Our school goal is to earn $4000.

Testing: We have a break until May. Thanks for getting your kids to school every day.

Dear Parents,

Our field trip was wonderful. The kids were well-behaved. We wrote thank you letters to the St. George Opera House and Art Museum.

We have our school track meet this Friday, April 4th. Every child will participate in 2 races and 1 field event.

Homework this week:

Language Arts Packet (please sign it each day on the back)
Spelling: no spelling list this week
Math: (see left sidebar)
Writing: The SAGE writing test is tomorrow and Wednesday from 1:00-2:30. Please try to have your kids here for their time.

Green Food Party
Today, the last day of March, we earned a green food party. Please bring 24 of something green to share this Wednesday, April 2nd. It cannot be homemade. Thanks!

Track Meet
Parents, you are welcome to come Friday morning, April 4th, to cheer for our students.

**Please send in $1.00 for a bandana if your child needs one for the program.
**If your child needs a science fair packet, let me know

Dear Parents,

This week we get to go on our field trip to the Art Museum in St. George on Thursday. Those who signed up for home lunches are: Manny, Lexus, Annie, Haylee, and Jaden. The rest of the students will have a school sack lunch.

We have our school track meet next Friday, April 4th. We have been doing our preliminaries to get our top 3 kids in each race to represent our class.

Homework this week:

Language Arts Packet - yes, please sign it each day on the back

Math - (see left sidebar) Chapter 11 continues with customary units of measurement. Go to math4kids.com for extra practice.

Writing - We are practicing for the SAGE writing test next week. The students will read articles and then form an opinion to write about. They will also write an information essay.

*Track Meet - Parents, you are welcome to come Friday morning, April 4th, to cheer for our students.

Dear Parents,

I hope you had a great spring break! I stayed around St. George and enjoyed time with my kids and friends playing and relaxing.

Homework this week:

Language Arts - packet - please sign it each day on the back

Math - (see left side bar) We are starting Chapter 11, containing customary measurement. Go to coolmath4kids.com for extra math practice.

Writing - We finished the individual books. Hurray! They have been sent in to print.

*Please go over the homework with your child after he/she completes it before you send it back on Friday.

**Please continue to send your kids to school without toys or pokemon cards.

Dear Parents,

Thanks for coming to SEP conferences. I really enjoyed talking with each one of you about your child's progress. Together we can get them ready for 5th grade next year.

Homework this week:

Language Arts Packet - yes (please sign it each day on the back)
Math - (see left side bar) Chapter 10 contains fractions and decimals
*Please go over the homework with your child after he/she completes it before you send it back on Friday.
Science -  We will finish our fossils unit this week. The test is on Thursday.
Writing - We are almost done writing the children's individual books. Please send your money by Thursday, March 6th if you would like to buy an extra copy.

*Please continue to send your kids to school without toys or pokemon cards

Dear Parents,

It is SEP Week. Please try to make your scheduled appointment. If you don't remember when it is, Nicco or Dawn can help you if you call the school. It's so important to take a part in your child's schooling and success. I look forward to seeing you. Please bring your child if you can.

Homework this week:

Language Arts Packet: yes - please sign it each day on the back

Math - see left sidebar (Chapter 10 continues with fractions and decimals) Go to coolmath4kids.com for extra practice.

Science - Fossils are being studied and replicated

Writing - We are halfway through writing the children's individual books. You will get a sneak peek this wee at your conference time.

**Please continue to send your kids to school without toys or Pokemon cards

Dear Parents,

Thanks to everyone for making Valentine's Day fun and yummy. I hope you got your Valentine from your child at home, too.

The 3 day weekend was great for my kids and me. I hope that you were able to do something fun and remember our great presidents of our country.

Homework This Week:
Language Arts Packet - yes (please sign it each day on the back)
Math - (see left side bar for assignments) Chapter 9 test is on Wednesday (adding and subtracting like fractions, finding simplest form). Chapter 10 starts on Thursday with fractions and decimals.
     **Parents, please go over the homework with your child after he/she completes it before you send it back on Friday
Science - Fossils are being studied and replicated
Writing - The students are on page 3 of writing their own book. You will get a free one and an opportunity to purchase more for family.

Donations Needed (please see the left sidebar)

SEP Conferences - Thanks to those parents who sent their preferred times to school. I have filled in times for the rest of you. Please e-mail or send a note if you are not able to make the time. I look forward to meeting with each of you next week.

Dear Parents,

I have planned the Valentine party. If there are parents who would like to help, come at 12:15-1:15 this Friday.

If your child would like to give valentines, there are 24 students in our class. Please plan to give a valentine to every student. I don't want anyone left out.

Look at the names of the kids on the pink letter that was sent hone.. If you can, please make a valentine box with your child at home. Send it to school on Friday.

If you don't have the proper supplies, I can get a box for your child to decorate. Let me know today or tomorrow.

Homework this week:
Language Arts - Packet
Math - see left sidebar (We are on chapter 9: adding and subtracting fractions. Your child will continue to find simplest form in fractions). **Parents, please go over the homework with your child after he/she completes it before you send it back on Friday.
Science - Your child will learn about fossils.
Donations - see sidebar
Writing - The students will start writing their own book. You will get a free one and an opportunity to purchase more for family.

**No toys or pokemon cards at school

Dear Parents,

It's February already. It is time to think of Valentine's Day. If you would like to help with our class party, please let me know with a phone call, e-mail, or note. There are 24 students in our class. Look at the names of the kids below. If you can, please make a Valentine box with your child at home. If you don't have the proper supplies, I can get a box for your child to decorate. Let me know.

Language Arts - no packet this week

Math - see side bar for homework (our new chapter is about adding and subtracting fractions. Your child will continue to learn how to find common denominators. Please go over the homework with your child after he/she completes it before you send it back on Friday,

Science - Your child took the rock test on Friday. Scores will be coming home soon.  Our new unit is about fossils

Writing - This week the students are practicing writing for our Treasures benchmark test for report cards.

Donations - please see side bar for our current classroom needs

**No toys or pokemon cards at school

Dear Parents,

Thanks to those who returned the small survey of whether we should keep our art specialist.

Remember to finish a chapter book for next week's treasure hunt.

Homework this week:
Lanugage Arts packet (please sign and return)
Math (see column on the left)
Science - your children are still learning about types of rocks and the rock cycle. Check out books or look on the internet at home for more exposure. The test is this Friday.
Writing - We are putting the student writing into Utah Write, a program where the students get graded on organization, word choice, and other writing traits. Ask them at the end of the week how they improved in their scores.

Book Orders - send order and check in by January 31st

No toys or pokemon cards at school.

Don't forget this week's event: Literacy Night at the school!

I hope you got to do something fun for the 3-day weekend.  I was able to visit with my family in northern Utah. That was great.

Homework this week:

     Language Arts Packet - (please sign it)
     Math - see math widget on the left
     **Parents, please go over the homework with your child after he/she completes it before you send
         it back on Friday.
     Science - Your children are still learning about types of rocks and the rock cycle. Check out books
         or look on the internet at home for more exposure.
     Writing- Your children are expected to write more than 5 sentences for a story anymore. When
         they get to the end of 4th grade, I want them to be able to write a 5-paragraph story.
 
Donations: we could use tissues, bandaids, and glue sticks

*No toys or Pokemon cards at school.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Homework this week: (1) Language Arts Packet (please sign it), (2) Math on Monday and Thursday (see schedule on the left sidebar)

**Please go over the homework with your child after he/she completes it before you send it back on Friday**

Extra homework: I still need the Benchmark 2 corrected, signed, and sent back.

Also, Rock Discovery Field Guide books are due Friday.

*It would be great for you to get on Googledocs and see the paper your child just wrote.

More donations we could use for our classroom are: tissues, band-aids, and glue sticks. If you can contribute, I would really appreciate it.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Nielsen

***No toys or pokemon cards at school

Wow! Your kids are amazing. They came back from the break ready to settle down and work. I am happy that I can count on them. They earned 3 compliments within the first half hour of school today.

Homework is back to normal this week. There is a language arts packet. There will be four pages of math homework this week: Lesson 4, Check my Progress, Lesson 6, and Lesson 7.  Parents, please go over the homework with your child after he/she completes it. Last Thursday's homework had a variety of answers that were not correct. Please read at least 20 minutes every night and practice multiplication facts.

I have sent home the results for the Benchmark test 2 given in December. Please work through the missed problems with your child and sign it and return by Friday.

The Reflections contest deadline is tomorrow. I am happy to hear a lot of the kids are working on their projects.

We will have the 4th grade treasure hunt for those who read chapter books during December this Friday.

Thanks to Hilary Jensen and Kayla for putting on our holiday party in December. The kids had a great time!

More donations we could use for our classroom are: tissues, band-aids, and glue sticks. If you are able to contribute, I would really appreciate it.

Sincerely,
Melissa Nielsen