Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Summer 2013

It's the summer before fourth grade!
I hope everyone is enjoying summer!  It may seem far away, but soon school will start again and our adventures with learning will begin!  I hope you are looking forward to the beginning of a new school year as much as I am.  If you are looking to get ready early, I've attached our supply list and summer project.    Enjoy the hot summer days and the rest of your vacation.  I can't wait to see you as a 4th grader!  We are going to have a GREAT year together!



4th Grade Supply List


Individual Desk Supplies

o   (24) Sharpened #2 high-quality pencils
o   (1) 5-subject blue notebook. Label: Math Notebook
o   (1) blue folder, Label: Math Folder
o   (1) Marble composition notebook. Label: Writing Notebook
o   (1) 5-subject red notebook. 
o   (1) red folder Label: Reading/Writing Folder
o   (1) Set of sharpened colored pencils
o   (1) Set of colored crayons
o   (1) Set of colored markers
o   (2) glue sticks
o   (1) package of wide-ruled, loose-leaf paper
o   (2) handheld pencil sharpeners
o   (1) pair of scissors

Community Supplies
Your contributions to our classrooms are appreciated!
·      (2) boxes of tissues
·      (2) Containers of Clorox disinfectant wipes

Additional Thoughts…
·      Label your supplies and store all “loose” items in a container or Ziploc bag.
·      Please bring back your Collage Cube the first week of school.
            Say thank you to the person who buys these supplies for you!



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SUMMER PROJECT
COLLAGE CUBE- MY SUMMER

         Over the summer, I would like you to create a collage that covers a tissue box that will reflect your summer experiences.

THIS IS WHAT YOU MUST DO:

MATERIALS NEEDED:
       *tissue box
         *newspaper and magazine clippings , (photos/letters/words/etc.)
         *photographs
         *glue stick

YOUR MISSION:
       You will cover all sides of the tissue box with words, pictures and photos reflecting your summer experiences.

DIRECTIONS:
       1.  Include your whole name in large letters on one side of the box.  Only letters from newspaper/magazines -No hand written words are allowed on the collage cube.

         2. Be sure that all sides of the box are totally covered with photos, words and phrases that describe your summer fun.

         3.  Be prepared to share your collage orally with the class during the first week of school.  This will be a fun way to get to know each other.

         4.  During your oral presentation remember to;
                  a.  point to the words and pictures on the collage.
                  b.  share details from each of the experiences
                  c.  make eye contact with your audience

         5.  Don't panic!!!!  Your presentation only needs to be about two to three minutes long.  Practice in front of family members this summer after it is completed.  Good luck with this project.  Be creative!
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