Week of Jan. 23rd - 27th

We had a short but very busy week.  Our field trip on Thursday was great.  The children were very well behaved, and the presenters were appreciative of having such an attentive group.  We added many links to our compliment chain.  I believe the children gained a better understanding of that period of Alabama's history.

Bible - Exodus 9-11; 12:1-36- Write the 10 plagues on Friday.
Spelling - Unit 21 Test on Thurs.
Language - Unit 4, comparing with adjectives, pages 142-145
Reading - I've decided on a different book.  We'll be reading When the Circus Came to Town.
Math - chapter 12, 2 digits X 3 digits
Science - We'll be studying Spanish fairy tales instead of starting a new topic in Science.
Alabama - Chapter 6, The Creek War

Old Alabama Town pictures

We spent the morning at the Grange Hall, where we experienced how  difficult everyday life was for pioneers.  We made candles, churned butter, made starch, and candles.

We worked with basic tools.

Learning to use the loom was fun, but keeping the shuttle moving in the right direction was a little tricky.  We gained an appreciation for how hard it was for pioneers to get new clothes.

This school master gave new meaning to being disciplined. 

We were so well behaved, and looked so cute in our pioneer outfits, that we were able to sit in the desks.  

Week of Jan. 16th - 20th

We had a busy week this week and are looking forward to the long weekend.  Remember that Monday is a holiday.  Next week will also be a busy time with a field trip on Thursday to Old Alabama Town.  The children should wear their pioneer clothes for the field trip.  We will leave school by 8:40 and return by 2:00 at the latest.

Bible - Lesson 17, Exodus 7-11; 12:1-36, "The Ten Plagues and the Passover"
Spelling - Unit 20, Test on Friday
Language - Unit 4, adjectives, pages 141-142
Reading - begin City of Ember
Math - multiplication, 1 digit times 3 and 4 digits, then begin 2 digit multiplication
           Keep studying those multiplication facts.
Science - Test on Friday- skeletal, muscular, nervous systems, and joints
Alabama History - Pioneer test on Wednesday

Week of January 9th - 13th

 We had such a good time during Pioneer Days.  We had two guest speakers, sampled pioneer treats, played pioneer games, used the Bible and slates to complete our lessons, and rolled hoops.  We will have a field trip to Old Alabama Town on Thursday, January 19th, and will wear our pioneer clothes again.

We'll shed our pioneer clothes until our field trip, and on Monday we will dress casually for a cause.

Bible - Lesson 16, Exodus 2-4, "Moses' Birth and Call"
Spelling - Unit 19, Test on Thursday
Language - Unit 4, adjectives, pages 136-140
Reading - Trouble River
Math - multiplication, pages 212-219, timed test on Friday
Science - nervous and skeletal systems
Alabama History - pioneers, pages 130-143

Week of January 4th - 6th

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to beginning a new year.
The children will return to school on Wednesday Jan. 4th, dressed as pioneers, and I'm anxious to see them.  Please email me if you have any questions about a pioneer outfit.  During these first days back, our schedule will have to be more flexible, as we will be engaging in pioneer activities.


Bible - Lesson 14, "Joseph Honors Jacob"
Spelling - no test this week
Language - begin study of adjectives, Unit 4
Reading - Trouble River, a pioneer adventure
Math - begin chapter 12, multiplication, timed test on Friday
Science - begin study of skeletal system
Alabama History - pioneers, 130-142

Week of Dec. 12th - 16th

We are ready for Christmas!

You could feel the excitement in the air on Thursday, when we wore our Christmas colors.  We enjoyed the day and raised money for a wonderful cause.

Here are some dates to remember:

Thursday, Dec. 15th- Christmas party- 2:00-3:00

Friday, Dec. 16th-      4th graders lead lower school in singing Christmas carols-10:00

                                   Dismissal-11:30

                                   Students wear a red or white uniform shirt and Christmas hat.

Wednesday, Jan. 4th- Students return to school dressed as a pioneer.

Bible-Memorization of Luke 2:8-14, due Tuesday, Dec. 13th- fill-in-the-blanks

Spelling- Unit 17, Test on Thursday

Language- Unit 3, verbs, Test on Tuesday

Reading- Trouble River

Math- Chapter 7, telling time

Science- Muscular system

Alabama History- Complete chapter 5, daily grades, no test on this chapter  

                              Dismissal at 11:30

Week of Dec. 5th - 9th

Dear Parents,

This will be another busy week for us as we have two weeks until the end of this first semester.  Here's a look at some important dates to remember:
                                     Dec. 13th - last day for AR tests for this nine weeks
                                     Dec. 15th - 2:00-3:00 class Christmas party
                                     Dec. 16th - fourth graders lead the lower school in singing carols
                                     Dec. 16th - dismissal at 11:30 for Christmas Holidays

Students will return to school on Wednesday, Jan. 4th, and wear their pioneer costumes.

Looking at the week ahead-

Bible - memory work - Luke 2:1-7, due Dec. 6th, Luke 2:8-14 should be memorized by Dec. 13th. This will be a fill-in-the-blank.
Spelling - Unit 16, Test on Thursday
Language - finish Unit 3, verbs- I have decided not to give this test until Tuesday, Dec. 13th.  This is a change from what I announced to the children on Friday.
Reading - Soccer Shock
Math - Chapter 6 Test on Tuesday
Science - Test on Circulatory System on Wednesday
Alabama History - British explorers