Learning with Mrs. Currie
Today is Tuesday, October 28, 2014
This week at a glance….
Good morning families, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.
Here’s what is happening this week.
Spelling~ The students received their new set of words, and will have a test this Friday.
Social Studies~Unit test Friday. Look for a Study Guide going home tomorrow.
Math~ Continue working with decimals. We will begin multiplying using decimals. Please make sure your child is practicing their basic multiplication facts daily!!!
Writing~ The students are completing their second narrative piece.
Reading~ MSLIP, many students will begin their new book tomorrow!!
Our Halloween party will be this Friday, for one hour during the afternoon. If your child chooses to participate, please make sure your child comes to school dressed in their costume. They are not allowed to wear masks, only minimal makeup, and no accessories!!! We have discussed all of this already. So, the students understand what to do!!! We look forward to a fun afternoon!!
As always, if you have any questions please send an email or write a note in your child’s planner.
Have a great day!
Warmly,
Mrs. Currie
Learning with Mrs. Currie
Good Morning Families~
This week at a glance…..
The students will be finishing up the NWEA MAP test this week. They each have worked very hard on these assessments. Please acknowledge this!
Math~ The Unit test will be tomorrow. I will be sending home another quick review for them tonight.
Spelling~ The students will have a test Friday. I already gave them their words for the week.
Social Studies~ We will be wrapping up the Unit 3 Worlds Meet. The students will have an assessment next week.
Science~ Students will be doing a fun experiment today!! Be sure to ask them how they did!!!
Make sure your child is reading every night for 45 minutes!!!
Have a great day!!
Regards,
Mrs. Currie
Learning with Mrs. Currie
Today is Tuesday, October 14, 2014
This week at a glance….
Math~ We will be working with decimals all week!!!
Spelling~ The students will be receiving their spelling words today. Their first test is Friday. I will be posting the words on the blog later today.
Writing~ We are finishing up our Narratives- “Big Top Circus”
Reading~ MSLIP reread every night and complete questions.
Social Studies~ We will be researching about the Native Americans.
Science~ The students took a quiz yesterday, and their results will be given to them today!
I have been meeting with each student to discuss their Learning Plan!! Make sure to ask them about this!
Have a beautiful day!
Regards,
Mrs. Currie
Learning with Mrs. Currie
Today is Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Hello Families,
Welcome to my first blog post!!!
I hope everyone had a restful long weekend!!
This short week at a glance…..
Math~ The students have a math activity sheet. We are learning about Powers of Ten!
Science~ The students have a foldable to do. It is due tomorrow.
Social Studies~ We will continue to learn about Three Worlds Meet.
Writing~ We have been working really hard on Narratives with Mrs. Irani.
Spelling~ We will begin spelling next week. I gave the students an inventory test last week. They will receive their results on Monday.
Reading~ Each student has to reread for MSLIP every night and keep track in their reading logs. Also, make sure they are completing their questions.
Parent Meeting this Thursday, in the cafeteria at 9:00!!! You do not want to miss this event.
NWEA testing~ Thursday, October 9th!! Please make sure your child has plenty of rest and a good breakfast!! Also, they need to be on time, testing begins at 8:50.
As always, if you have any questions please feel free to write a note in your child’s planner or email me at curried@dearbornschools.org.
Have a great evening!!
Warmly,
Mrs. Currie
Learning with Mrs. Currie
Today is Wednesday, June 11th
Families-
As of right now we will not be going to Ford Woods Park for our picnic today. It’s raining, and wet!
We will bring the picnic indoors. Please remind the students to bring in a board game today. I have a fun day planned for them!
They still need to bring a disposable lunch! We will not be eating lunch in the cafeteria!
Have a great day!
Mrs. Currie
Reminder: Tomorrow report cards go home and the students are dismissed at 11:45.
Learning with Mrs. Currie
Today is Monday, June 9, 2014
The final countdown…
Good afternoon families,
I am still in disbelief that we have come to the last week of school!
This week’s upcoming events…
Please have your child bring in a board game to play for the next three days! No electronics please!!
Tuesday, June 10th-
Biography presentations!!!
Locker and desk clean out!!!
Pizza party! The students will still go to lunch. We will have a pizza party celebration in the afternoon! Your child may bring in a drink and/or snack!!!
Wednesday, June 11th
Picnic~ Please make sure you have signed and returned the permission slip for this. If it rains we will be staying in the classroom for the day. So, it is very important you send a bagged lunch and drink that day!! NO POP OR GLASS BOTTLES!!!
Thursday, June 12th
The last day of school!!!
We will attend the 5th grade Promotion at 10:00 a.m.
Report cards will go home!
Dismissal 11:45 a.m.
Parents- I would love to see as many parents as possible AT THE PICNIC. I really hope to be able to thank each and every one of you for all of your support throughout the year. Your children have grown immensely and I appreciate all that you have done to foment that growth.
Have a beautiful day!
Mrs. Currie
Learning with Mrs. Currie
Today is Wednesday, June 4, 2014
We had such a great carnival yesterday! Many many thanks to the PTA for all their hard work and efforts yesterday and throughout the year!
Please be sure to read the thank you letter we wrote as a class for the PTA! It is below this post!!
Friendly reminder: Friday, June 6th-Spring Concert at 2:00 p.m. in the gym! Parents you are all welcome to attend!
Have a great afternoon!
Mrs. Currie
Dear Mrs. Wazne & the P.T.A., 6-4-14
Thank you for providing a wonderful carnival for all the students at Maples school!!! We loved the delicious snow cones and popcorn. The photo booth was super fun! There were so many different bounce houses! Even though we are big-time 4th graders the train rides are still a blast!!! This was the best carnival ever!!! We would like you to know that everything you do throughout the year is greatly appreciated!! Maples has the best PTA!!! Thanks again!!
From,
Mrs. Currie
&
The 4th grade students in room #309
Learning with Mrs. Currie
Today is Monday, June 2, 2014
This week at a glance…
I can not believe there are only 8 1/2 days left of school!!! This year flew by!!
Spelling~ This will be our last week of spelling. Test will be Friday, June 6th!
Words:
1. ocean
2. Australia
3. hemisphere
4. continent
5. ancient
6. neccessary
7. Africa
8. unusual
9. especially
10. island
11. temperature
12. America
13. Antarctica
14. variety
15. important
16. population
17. animal
18. example
They will have two words to learn as well-total 20 words.
Math~ We will continue perimeter and area all week.
Biographies~ I am very proud of all the hard work each student gave in completion of their biographies!!!
Important Dates:
Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 3rd~ DATE CHANGE!!! All school carnival. Our class will be going from 1:00-2:00 p.m!
Friday, June 6th~ All school concert at 2:00 p.m. in the gym!
Wednesday, June 11th~ 4th grade picnic at Ford Woods park! Everyone is welcome to attend this event! Time is to be determined! I will be sending home a permission slip for this as well.
Thursday, June 12th~ Last day of school!!! 11:45 a.m. dismissal!
I will be sending home Summer Packets on Monday, June 9th! Please have your child complete these and return it on the first day of school!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I feel very blessed that I had an opportunity to work with each of your children! They are all beautiful inside and out!
Have a great day!
Mrs. Currie
Learning with Mrs. Currie
Today is Friday, May 30, 2014
Good afternoon families,
I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful day!!!
Weekend homework:
The students are to type their biographies and turn them in on Monday, June 2nd. If they do not have access to a printer, they can email the biography to me at curried@dearbornschools.org.
I will be more than happy to print it!
I am sending home specific directions and steps on how I would like their biography completed.
Math~ I am sending home an area and perimeter packet to be completed by Monday!
Next week’s events:
Tuesday, June 3rd~ “Pie the Teacher”
Wednesday, June 4th~ School Carnival from 1:00-2:00 p.m. for 4th grade.
Friday, June 6th- Spring Concert at 2:00 p.m. in the gym
Have a beautiful weekend!
Warmly,
Mrs. Currie
Learning with Mrs. Currie
Today is Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Good afternoon families,
I hope all of you enjoyed this long weekend as much as I did! The weather was beautiful!!!
This short week at a glance…..
Math~ I will be sending home Unit 7 assessment results. Please look it over with your child and sign it. Thank you!
Spelling~ No new words this week!
Literacy~ The students have been working very hard on their biographies. We are in the process of writing them! I look forward to reading all of them!
A couple important dates:
Thursday, May 29th- Parent meeting in the cafeteria at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, June 3rd- All school carnival. The 4th grade’s time is still to be determined.
Friday, June 6th- Spring all school concert at 2:00p.m. in the gym.
Have a great afternoon!
Mrs. Currie