Monday, February 28, 2011

American Idol Contestant

Click on the link below to read about a former district 204 student who has made the top 24 on the American Idol Show.

http://ipsdweb.ipsd.org/News.aspx?id=34705

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Social Studies

We will continue to publish our famous southeasterner reports this week. Make sure that you have enough research on your person. You may want to visit your public library for books on your topic. Many of the online sources are not very 4th grade friendly. You may find it easier to get information from a book at your reading level. I will keep you posted on an official deadline.

Reading and Spelling

This week, we will not have spelling or our regular reading instruction due to the ISAT.  Therefore, students will NOT have a spelling or reading test on Friday (3/4).

Friday, February 25, 2011

ISAT

Students will take the first ISAT on Tuesday, March 1. Please make sure that your child has a hearty breakfast and a good night's sleep. I will supply the students with #2 pencils.  Attendance is important for the next few weeks.

Ozzie's Reading Club

2nd Base reading logs are due on Monday, February 28.

100% Club for Unit 20 Spelling Test



1. Mia
2. Alyssa B.
3. Marisol
4. Madeline
5. Briana
6. Reilly
7. Jake K.
8. Rich
9. Noah
10. Kylie
11. Brandon
12. Beibei

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Music Reminder

4B students will need to bring his/her recorder and recorder materials to each music class.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Six Flags' Read to Succeed

If your child is participating in the Six Flags' Read to Succeed Program, the forms are due by February 24. Late forms will not be accepted.

Famous Southeasterner Presentations

Our famous southeasterner presentations will start during the week of February 28. This is a change from the original date.  Students are still researching or revising their work.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Dear 4B Students,
Thank you so much for the Valentine treats and cards. Hope you enjoyed your goodies too!

Unit 20 Spelling List (Week of February 14, 2011)

Base List
  1. addition
  2. sadness
  3. lovable
  4. endless
  5. handful
  6. plentiful
  7. breathless
  8. happiness
  9. solution
  10. careful
  11. function
  12. stillness
  13. information
  14. celebration
  15. capable
  16. available
  17. believable
  18. careless
  19. reusable
  20. forgiveness
Alternate List
  1. doubles
  2. multiplication
  3. arithmetic
  4. tripling
  5. subtraction
  6. sleeplessness
  7. question
  8. forgetfulness
  9. useless
  10. vacation
  11. knowledgeable
  12. peacefulness
  13. hopeless
  14. priceless
  15. predictable

Friday, February 11, 2011

100% Club for Unit 19 Spelling Test!

  1. Marisol
  2. John
  3. Jac
  4. Saloni
  5. Kaitlyn
  6. Lily
  7. David
  8. Madeline
  9. Briana
  10. Jake K.
  11. Reilly
  12. Rich
  13. Noah
  14. Kylie
  15. Angeliz
  16. Matthew
  17. Brian
  18. Alyssa W.
  19. Erin
  20. Beibei
  21. Brandon

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Reading

Our next reading test will be on Tuesday, February 15. The test is for The Cricket in Times Square.

REMINDERS

The Ozzie Reading Club sheets for 1st base are due Monday, February 14.

On Monday, February 14, 4B students will have the opportunity to exchange Valentine Cards with their classmates. If your child would like to participate he/she will need to bring a card for every student. Students may also bring an additional snack and beverage to have in the afternoon.

Monday, February 7, 2011

THANK YOU

4B students really enjoyed the Underground Railroad Performance. A BIG thanks to Mr. Gureno for attending the field trip with 4B!

Unit 19 Spelling List (Week of February 7)


Base List
  1. families
  2. worried
  3. ugliest
  4. funnier
  5. happily
  6. easily
  7. heavier
  8. earlier
  9. tiniest
  10. supplied
  11. luckily
  12. relied
  13. activities
  14. countries
  15. enemies
  16. scurried
  17. libraries
  18. prettier
  19. readily
  20. carried
Alternate List
  1. ballet
  2. leotard
  3. recital
  4. encore
  5. flexible
  6. properties
  7. justifies
  8. identifies
  9. classified
  10. libraries
  11. mystifies
  12. batteries
  13. accompanied
  14. personalities
  15. boundaries

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Reading Test Reminder

The reading test for Stealing Home will be on Tuesday, February 8.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Please click on the link below for the Underground Railroad Permission Slip

http://mrsaboviks4thgradeclass.homestead.com/UGR_Field_Trip_Permission_Slip.pdf

100% Club for Unit 18 Spelling Test

  1. Jac C.
  2. Lily H.
  3. David J.
  4. Briana K.
  5. Abby L.
  6. Noah M.
  7. Brian P.
  8. Erin W.

Field Trip Reminder

On Monday, February 7, 4th graders will be going to College of DuPage to see the play Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.  We will depart Owen at 10:30 a.m. and return to Owen at 1:30p.m.  We will be eating lunch in the classrooms upon our return. Please return a signed permission slip with your child on Monday.   Students will be required to bring a lunch from home.  Milk will be available for students who normally get milk from the cafeteria.  Also, lunches will be available for students who participate in the free lunch program. Please contact me via email if you would like to attend the field trip. 4B will be able to take 2 parents.