Diversity Project and Feast

Important Dates and reminders regarding the Diversity project and feast.

* Projects are due on Friday, November 20th.  Student projects should be paper-clipped, as we will bind them into books here at school.  Project covers will be made here at school.

* Our feast will take place on Monday, November 23rd.  We are asking for each family to prepare a dish with their child for our feast!  This should just be an amount that would feed a family (whatever the recipe calls for). You do not need to prepare enough food for the entire class!  Please make sure all food is nut-free and send in with directions for warming and serving, if necessary.  

Thanks so much for your support with this fun research project and feast!  We greatly appreciate it!

Reminders

Just a reminder that our Hurricane Hustle will take place this Friday at 2:00.  Please make sure all donations are turned in this week!  Thank you for your support!

Also, our Halloween parade will be next Friday, October 30th, at 2:00.  Information on additional classroom activities will be provided by your child's teacher.

Fourth grade will be having our annual gourdfest next Friday, October 30th, in the morning.  We are in need of donations including one small gourd for each child, as well as craft items and tacky glue to decorate the gourds.  If you are interested in donating, please send your items in next week.  We greatly appreciate your help!

Happy Fall!!

Have a great summer!!

We've had a fun year with you!  Have a great summer!!

Field Trip Permission Slip

We are going on two field trips in the coming months!!  Click the link for details! :)

Click HERE for Field Trip Permission Slip

MLK, Jr. Observance

There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.  Watch this short Brain Pop video about MLK, Jr.  What an amazing man!!

Click here to watch the video!

Winter Break

There is NO SCHOOL December 22-January 2.  School resumes January 5!  Have a great break!

Gourdfest!!

The morning of October 31, fourth grade will be having our annual Gourdfest in our classrooms!  This involves math/science based activities, followed by a gourd decorating contest.  We are in need of some items for this special event, and are hoping you can help!  If you are able to donate any of the following items to your child's class, we would greatly appreciate it:  gourds (we need 30 per class), tacky glue, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, feathers, stickers,  beads, and any other craft supplies that can be used to decorate the gourds.  Please send any donations in with your child.  Again, thank you so much for your help!  

Reading Calendars

In fourth grade, students are expected to read 400 minutes each month as part of their Reading grade.  Students will keep track on their Reading Calendar, which is sent home each month.  Make sure to keep it in a safe place!  If you need another copy, you can print one by clicking the link below! :)  At the end of the month, please make sure to total your minutes, sign the bottom, then have a parent sign to verify that the information on the calendar is correct.  The Reading Calendar is due on the first school day of the following month, so your October calendar is due Monday, November 3!

October-December Reading Calendars

Print Study Links from Home!!

Click on "Important Links" at the top of this page, scroll down to "Math Study Links" then find the one you need! :)

Class lists!

Class lists will be posted on Friday by the main office.  We are looking forward to meeting our new 4th graders!! :)

School begins in ONE month!!

Fourth graders---are you ready for a great year?!  We're excited to meet you in one month!!  Enjoy your last month of summer vacation and we'll see you soon!!

We love Summer...and sun...and all things hot...

We hope you're having a wonderful summer!!

2014-2015 School Calendar

The HPS calendar is posted on the main Howell Schools page.  Mark your calendars...the first day of school is Tuesday, September 2. :)

Click HERE for a link to the calendar!

Happy Summer!

It's the end of the school year!  We hope you have a wonderful summer break!  See you in the fall!

Make sure to check out the "Important Links" for fun games you can play over the summer! :)

The End Is Near!

Summer is just around the corner!  A few notes for the last couple days...
*4th grade Spelling Bee is tomorrow!
*Fourth grade pizza party is Tuesday.  Students do not need to bring lunches.  We will also enjoy karate, outdoor fun, and yearbook signing!

It's been a fun year in fourth grade!  Thanks for all you do!

4th grade updates and reminders! :)

• Today is the end of Quarter 2!  Report Cards will come home with your child next Friday, 1/24.
• Science Night at Hutchings tonight at 6:00pm.  
• There is NO School on Monday, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day.  Tuesday marks the beginning of the 3rd quarter.  We're half-way through the school year!
• Spelling test 13 will be Tuesday.  Visit our fourth grade blog under "Important Links" for practice games and activities.  www.hutchings4th.blogspot.com
• Girls on the Run registration begins January 8-February 10th.  For more information or to register visit http://www.girlsontherunsemi.org/. 

Have a great weekend! :)

Holiday Party and Math Test Rescheduled

We hope you're enjoying your "ice" day today!  We will have our Holiday Parties on January 6, between specials and lunch (11am-12:30pm).  We will not be watching the Polar Express.  The Unit 5 Math test will be Tuesday, January 7.  We will review in class on Monday the 6th.  Have a wonderful break!! :)

4th grade updates 12/13

• Monday is Spelling Test 12.  Please remember to review Words to Learn and Word Preview words, as well as the skill for the week (plurals).
• Math Unit 5 test is Friday, 12/20.  Students will receive their review sheet Wednesday and we will review in class on Thursday.
• Secret Santa Shop is next week!  Palo--Tuesday, Burch--Wednesday, Bradner--Thursday.  Information was sent home last week.
• Our classes reached the goal of 130 cans for the Red Cross food drive!  The prize that they earned is a game party.  This will take place on Thursday, 12/19, in the afternoon.  Students are allowed to bring in board games, as well as hand-held electronic games. Please know we are not responsible for these items on the bus or at school. Students should have their names on all items and the games will be kept in their lockers until game time.  Thank you for all the donations for the food drive.  Great job 4th grade!  
• Our Holiday Parties will be Friday morning between specials and lunch.  The parents on the Holiday Party Committees have fun parties planned!  We will be watching The Polar Express on Friday afternoon.  It should be a fun day!
• There is NO SCHOOL December 23-January 3.  School resumes January 6.  Have a great holiday break!! :)

Updates from 4th grade! (11/15)

*Spelling Test 10 is Monday!  Don't forget to study Words to Learn, Word Preview, and skill for the week.
*Math Unit 4 Test is Friday, November 22.  Review Sheets will be coming home Wednesday the 20th.
*Diversity Project is due on Friday, November 22!  Students made their cover in Technology this week.  Presentations are planned for Monday, November 25.
*The Diversity Feast is Monday, November 25.  Please make sure your food is at school no later than 12:30 pm.  If items need to be dropped off in the morning, please make sure your dish is labeled with student and teacher name, heating, and serving instructions, if needed.  If your dish can be kept warm in a crock pot, that is very helpful!  We have lots of power strips to keep crock pots heated through the morning, if needed.  Please make arrangements to pick up your dish/crock pot at the end of the day if your child is unable to take it on the bus.  Also, make sure utensils are labeled with your child's name!  Don't forget we have SEVERE nut allergies in 4th grade, as well as other food allergies.  PLEASE label your food with any common allergens.  THANKS! :)  If you signed up at Open House to help with the Feast, your child's teacher will be contacting you.  We will not be able to have additional parent help due to space.  Thanks for understanding.  It's going to be a great day!
*Wednesday, December 4, is the Field Trip to the Community Theatre.  Thank you for sending in your permission slips and $6 donation.  Chaperones will be contacted by their child's teacher before Thanksgiving break.
*There is NO SCHOOL Friday, December 6, due to Professional Development.

Have a great weekend! :)