Welcome Back from Fall Break!

Hi! I hope everyone had a fun and safe Fall Break! Now we are back to school and into a new quarter.  This week is once again another busy week! Here is a list of what we will be doing:

• Language Arts - We will be using references to determine the meaning of words.
• Math - We will be using our measurement skills.
• Science - We will be learning about flowering parts.
• Social Studies - We will be learning about Arizona and its cities and growth.
• Writing - We will continue to perfect the writing process.

In addition to our objectives for the week, here are a few events that I would like to remind you of:

• Tuesday (19th) is picture retake day.
• Wednesday (20th) is the day that we will be having the Old Pueblo Archaeology Center come to present to our 4th grade classes.  The cost for this event is $1.00 which goes directly to the Old Pueblo Archaeology Center.  Our classes will learn about Ancient Arizona and its People in a hands-on presentation.
• Friday (22nd) is "Pinked Out Friday" and Breakfast with Mr. L. Please wear your pink to support cancer awareness and please come and join Mr. L. for breakfast at 7:30. Pancakes will be sold for .50 cents each.

Please continue to turn in all Box Tops to me as our school is having a contest to see which class can collect the most Box Tops!

We would also appreciate any candy donations for our Harvest Fest coming up on October 29th!

Thank you for all your support!

Some of our class after the Charlotte's Web play waiting to meet the cast!

Meeting the cast and getting autographs!

A group picture with the cast, Mrs. Alday's class, and Ms. Salerno's class!

Get Ready for a Busy Week!

Hi everyone!

Get ready for a busy week ahead of us! As you all know, the first quarter is already almost over! Where does the time go?? So far, it has been wonderful teaching all of your awesome children.  This week we have a lot going on.  Here is a list of all that is happening:

• We will be conducting CBM Testing once again this week.  Please make sure your child gets all the necessary rest needed and lots of positive encouragement!
• This week is also the last week of the quarter in terms of getting assignments in for report cards.  Your child will be working on an missed or incomplete assignments in class if necessary.  If you have any questions about any missing assignments, please let me know.
• Wed., Oct. 6th is Dollar Dress Down Day! Please bring your dollar and dress down.  Help raise money for your class!
• 40th DAY IS THURSDAY (Oct. 7th)!!! Please make sure that your child attends school this day! It's very important for our class to have 100% attendance this day! Our class will be allowed to wear their pajamas, as our class is making it "Pajama Day." We have lots of fun activities planned such as an afternoon movie with the other 4th grade classes and a popcorn party sponsored by PIO.
• Fri., Oct. 8th is Title 1 testing.  We will be testing our Math standards which are telling time to the minute and identifying shapes given a description.  Our Language Arts standards tested will be identifying fact and opinion, as well as understanding the main idea of an expository text.

As you can see, we have a lot going on! I really appreciate all of your help and support.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if any questions arise! Thanks!

September 13-17, 2010

Hi everyone!
Here is what we are going to be covering this week in school:

Math - We will be learning about median, mode and range. We will also be drawing and describing points, lines, line segments, rays, and angles.

Language Arts- We will identify the conflict and resolution in a plot as well as identify the moral of a story.

Social Studies- We will continue our lessons on Arizona and talk about the early life in Arizona.

Writing- We are beginning a new week of the writing process, so we will be doing our pre-writing, drafting, revising and editing, and final draft.

Our character trait of the month is TRUSTWORTHINESS! Let's show everyone how trustworthy Mrs. Alday's class is by being honest, reliable, and loyal.

Please make sure to turn in all permission slips for the Charlotte's Web field trip no later than this week. The cost for the field trip is $5.00.

Progress reports went out Friday the 10th. Please make sure I get a signed copy back. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me to set up a meeting or conference.

Lastly, picture day is Tuesday, the 14th! Let's put on our best smile!

Okay... Let's have a great week!

Welcome to the 2010-2011 School Year!

Hi, 4th grade students and parents! On this page, you will find reminders and a list of upcoming events as well as what we will be working on in class. 

Reminders:

• Homework is assigned nightly in my class.  All students should be filling out a homework log that I provide them and have a parent or guardian sign off that the homework was complete.  Students who complete all their homework will receive a quarterly prize.  If a student chooses not to complete their homework, they will be finishing their homework during their break time.  If any questions or concerns arise about any assignment, please write me a note and attach it to the homework, as I would be more than happy to help or answer any questions. 
• Please make sure that all Library Contracts are signed by both the student and parent and returned to me asap.  Students will not be allowed to check out books until all contracts are returned. 
• Please save and donate any Box Tops and soda pop tabs to help our school earn money!

Upcoming Events:

• August 30th - Book Fair Launch
• Tuesday, August 31st - Donuts with the Principal from 8:00-8:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, September 1st- Free dress! $1.00 to participate!
• Wednesday, September 1st - Open House from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
• Thursday, September 2nd - Pie throwing contest! $1.00 to participate!
• Friday, September 3rd - Superhero Day! Students may dress as their favorite Superhero!
• Thursday, September 23rd- Field trip to Pima Community College Center for the Arts to watch the play "Charlotte's Web." The cost is $5.00 per student.  More information coming very soon!

What We Are Learning:

• Language Arts - We are covering figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and idioms. We are also reviewing the writing process and the "6 traits."
• Math - We are currently reviewing as well as comparing, adding, and subtracting decimals and fractions.
• Social Studies - We have just begun our unit on Arizona! Exciting projects to come!
• Character Trait for the month - We are currently reviewing all our traits.  Remember, Mrs. Alday's class is TRRFCC! Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.