Thursday, December 15, 2011
New IXL Site
The Molalla River School District has now expanded it's IXL site for the other MRSD schools. The old website will not work. In order to access our IXL page you will need to go to the following page:
Be sure to bookmark your home computers so your child can easily access IXL at home. I encourage use over break!
Also, coming home today the 4th graders will have a homework packet. They are due when students return January 3rd. Thank you! Have a wonderful and restful holiday!
Monday, December 12, 2011
Last Day to Donate (To double your donation)!!!
Please read the blog below... If you donate at my site on donorschoose.org to help fund our fish tank you can have your donation immediately doubled by using the following promotion code:
SPARK
It expires tonight at 11:59 ET so if you would like to contribute our class would appreciate it!
All donations are tax deductible!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Donors Choose Donations
Families and Friends of our 4th Grade Class...
Please click HERE to check out our donorschoose.org page. I am currently requesting funds through this website to help get our class pet ecosystem running. Currently most expenses are paid for by myself... It would be great to get donations from businesses, families and friends of our class to help enrich our ecosystem.
We are currently learning about caring, maintaining and sustaining our aquarium. We currently have 2 fish but would like to expand. If you are interested in donating and supporting our class please go to the linked page. Any donation would be great!
Currently if you use the promotional code : SPARK donorschoose.org will match any donation up through December 12th!
**All donations through donorschoose.org are tax deductible too! =-) Thanks!!! Please be sure to pass this information on to any interested parties! Thanks!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Donor's Choose
Please check out http://www.donorschoose.org/raethke?historical=true to make donations to our classroom...
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
December Update
Hope everyone is having a fantastic December! I just wanted to take a second and let you know about some current happenings in our 4th grade classroom!
Reading- In my reading group we are currently reading Judy Moody Saves the World. We are practicing our reading fluency through partner reading and just basically reading out loud. We are also in the beginning stages of learning about literature elements and what can help us understand our stories. Through our literature circle group students are able to learn about connecting, summarizing, illustrating and finding great vocabulary words through the text. Students should also be studying their spelling words each week! Be sure to ask your 4th grader about whats happening in their reading group!
Math- We keep cranking out our Multiplication. A few times a week we do minute fact tests. As stated at many of our conferences, most students will benefit from practice at home! We also worked on factor trees and finding prime and composite numbers. Be sure to ask your student to show you one of our factor trees! =-)
Writing- We are working on keeping our journals up to date. Each week typically on Monday we write weekend news. That is where students share events of their weekend.
Enrichment- During my enrichment group students are reading and planning a project with a novel. Students were able to choose one of two books, plan their timeline to get their project done and also complete and work in a literature circle. Discussions have been great and students seem to enjoy working in their groups. I can't wait to see their completed group projects after Christmas Break!
Social Studies- We just finished our unit learning about all different types of cultures and how they have contributed to America. We will next move on to learning about different United States regions.
Science- In Science we have completed units on Matter and Body systems. Next we will learn about Electricity and Magnets.
Other Classroom Updates- I was lucky to receive a grant through this website:
http://www.petsintheclassroom.org/
You may have noticed students bringing home a magazine looking flier on Pets. Through the grant I received a 10 gallon aquarium and a coupon for a fish discount. Currently we have 2 fish in our tank and they seem to be holding strong! I just signed up for donorschoose.org to help get more supplies and animals for our tank. If you are interested in donating I will post the link (maybe through a business?) once our project is approved. If you are interested in donating supplies for our tank contact me at raethkej@molallariv.k12.or.us
Have a great December!
Reading- In my reading group we are currently reading Judy Moody Saves the World. We are practicing our reading fluency through partner reading and just basically reading out loud. We are also in the beginning stages of learning about literature elements and what can help us understand our stories. Through our literature circle group students are able to learn about connecting, summarizing, illustrating and finding great vocabulary words through the text. Students should also be studying their spelling words each week! Be sure to ask your 4th grader about whats happening in their reading group!
Math- We keep cranking out our Multiplication. A few times a week we do minute fact tests. As stated at many of our conferences, most students will benefit from practice at home! We also worked on factor trees and finding prime and composite numbers. Be sure to ask your student to show you one of our factor trees! =-)
Writing- We are working on keeping our journals up to date. Each week typically on Monday we write weekend news. That is where students share events of their weekend.
Enrichment- During my enrichment group students are reading and planning a project with a novel. Students were able to choose one of two books, plan their timeline to get their project done and also complete and work in a literature circle. Discussions have been great and students seem to enjoy working in their groups. I can't wait to see their completed group projects after Christmas Break!
Social Studies- We just finished our unit learning about all different types of cultures and how they have contributed to America. We will next move on to learning about different United States regions.
Science- In Science we have completed units on Matter and Body systems. Next we will learn about Electricity and Magnets.
Other Classroom Updates- I was lucky to receive a grant through this website:
http://www.petsintheclassroom.org/
You may have noticed students bringing home a magazine looking flier on Pets. Through the grant I received a 10 gallon aquarium and a coupon for a fish discount. Currently we have 2 fish in our tank and they seem to be holding strong! I just signed up for donorschoose.org to help get more supplies and animals for our tank. If you are interested in donating I will post the link (maybe through a business?) once our project is approved. If you are interested in donating supplies for our tank contact me at raethkej@molallariv.k12.or.us
Have a great December!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Civil War Tuesday
On Tuesday, the first day back for 4th graders we are celebrating our favorite Oregon/Oregon State teams. If students can remember to wear orange & black or green & yellow we will have a fun day celebrating our favorite college teams! Thanks!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Molalla Public Library Contest
FLASH FICTION CONTEST
Molalla Public Library
Short and sweet or not so sweet….
Submit an original story for our Flash Fiction VI contest. Open to grades 4 through adult divided into categories. Each story MUST contain the three words, or variation of the word within the content of the body as listed by age group.
Grades 4th – 6th Key words: Snow; sled; and hot chocolateGrades 7th – 12th Key words: Fog; frost; and candles
Adult Key words: Heat; pilgrim; and solstice or equinox
Contest Rules:
1) Only one entry per person.
2) Each story may be typed or hand written. ONLY ONE PAGE, ONE SIDE and submitted on an 81/2”x11” sheet of paper. Put your name, phone number, and age category on the back.
3) Story length must be one page only.
4) Each story must include the three key words for that age category.
5) Any plagiarized, explicit language or content or excessively violent themes will not be accepted.
Prize: There will be a first and second place winner from each category.
All entries will be published in the Short Story Book which will be available for
purchase.
Deadline: November 30, 2011 @ 8:00 PM. Drop off entry at the Molalla Public Library, or you may email it to moref@lincc.lib.or.us <mailto:moref@lincc.lib.or.us> . Please remember to put your name, and contact information on the back along with the age category.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
October Optional Conferences
On Thursday, October 13th MES will be having Optional Conferences. This is an opportunity for me to meet with parents about any concerns prior to our regular November conferences. In the event you would like to schedule a conference please email me. I am sending out a few requests for conferences but will not be sending the form home with everyone. Thanks!
Ms. Raethke
Ms. Raethke
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
September winds down...
As the month comes to an end, its great to celebrate our first month of school! We have been busy! Here is a quick update as to what we are covering throughout the subject areas...
Reading- We are working on a variety of concepts in our different reading groups. Ask your child specifically what book they are reading and encourage reading at home.
Math- We are working on place value, rounding and basic math concepts. We are working on IXL skills 3rd grade L.1 and 4th grade A.6. Please email Ms. Raethke if you need any assistance using IXL at home with your child.
Writing- We have been working on basic journaling and various prompts. We will be starting our Pen Pals here in the next week.
Enrichment- Many students have a variety of Enrichment teachers. In my group we are currently listening to the BFG on audiobook and having some great discussions about the text!
Social Studies- We are learning about the various regions in the United States.
Science- We are learning about Ecosystems.
Please don't hesitate to contact me at anytime if you have any questions or concerns!!! =-)
Reading- We are working on a variety of concepts in our different reading groups. Ask your child specifically what book they are reading and encourage reading at home.
Math- We are working on place value, rounding and basic math concepts. We are working on IXL skills 3rd grade L.1 and 4th grade A.6. Please email Ms. Raethke if you need any assistance using IXL at home with your child.
Writing- We have been working on basic journaling and various prompts. We will be starting our Pen Pals here in the next week.
Enrichment- Many students have a variety of Enrichment teachers. In my group we are currently listening to the BFG on audiobook and having some great discussions about the text!
Social Studies- We are learning about the various regions in the United States.
Science- We are learning about Ecosystems.
Please don't hesitate to contact me at anytime if you have any questions or concerns!!! =-)
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Welcome!!!
I am looking forward to the 2011-2012 school year. Please check back regularly for updates and information as to what is happening in our classroom.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Science Inquiry Projects
Last week students came home with their Science Inquiry project. This is a project that every 4th and 5th grader @ MES needs to complete. Projects are due May 20th. If students finish earlier they are encouraged to bring them in. If you have any questions please phone or email me!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Marching into Spring!!!
This school year seems to get busy and busier! This week we will have a short week and will have parent/teacher conferences the 9-10th. If you need to contact me to make arrangements for a different time please don't hestitate to call or email me.
Starting March 14th, my student teacher Ms. Moody will be taking over full time teaching. During this time I will be in and out of the classroom. Ms. Moody has been a great help to our class and I look forward to seeing her transition into the role of solo-teaching!
I look forward to meeting with you this week!
Starting March 14th, my student teacher Ms. Moody will be taking over full time teaching. During this time I will be in and out of the classroom. Ms. Moody has been a great help to our class and I look forward to seeing her transition into the role of solo-teaching!
I look forward to meeting with you this week!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
February is here!!
Its amazing how quickly we have arrived to February. We will have a very busy month! Our class has been lucky to have Kara Moody student teaching. She is currently busy teaching Math and also working on a Science Ecology unit. The students love it and are working hard!
We will have our Valentine's party here in a few weeks, a note home with additional details will follow.
Towards the end of the month we will participate in our Winter round of testing. 4th graders will work on the state writing test as well as OAKS computerized Math and Reading assessments.
If at anytime you have questions or concerns please contact me here at school! Thanks!
Ms. Raethke
We will have our Valentine's party here in a few weeks, a note home with additional details will follow.
Towards the end of the month we will participate in our Winter round of testing. 4th graders will work on the state writing test as well as OAKS computerized Math and Reading assessments.
If at anytime you have questions or concerns please contact me here at school! Thanks!
Ms. Raethke
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