Class Newsletter- Week of December 16, 2013

This week we will be focusing on building our Gingerbread monuments with students from Mrs. Karl/Mele’s and Mrs. Perdiz-Cash’s classes. If you would like to volunteer this week to help with the construction process, please send in a note and let me know which day you can help out. We will be building each day from 1:45-3:00pm. We will also be finishing up Unit 2 in Reading this week and taking the benchmark test on Wednesday and Thursday. Let’s have a great week!

I want to take this time to thank those of you who have volunteered in our classroom and school this year. I also appreciate all the support each of you has given your child, because of you we have had a successful start to the school year. Parents and guardians are a child’s first and most important teacher, and you are a crucial part of our school community. I am thankful for the opportunity to work with your children each day, and am proud of their progress so far. I hope that you are enjoying this holiday season and are able to relax and spend time with your families over vacation. 

Class Newsletter- Week of November 18, 2013

Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter

November 18, 2013- Unit 2, Week 3

This week we are reading “Grace and the Time Machine”, a play written by Mary Hoffman, adapted for story theater by Donald Abramson.  We will focus on some vocabulary words in this story.  It would be helpful if you will reinforce the meaning of these words at home with your child.  Also, on this newsletter you will find our spelling words for the week.  Please practice these words at home as well.  The words in italics are our challenge spelling words.  Let’s have a great week!

Vocabulary Word	Meaning
aboard	on board; in or on a ship, train, bus, airplane, etc.
atlas	book of maps
awkward	not graceful or skillful in movement or shape; not easily managed
capable	having fitness, power or ability; able, efficient; competent
chant	to call over and over again
mechanical	like a machine; automatic; without expression
miracle	a wonderful happening that is contrary to, or independent of, the known laws of nature
reseats	sits again
vehicle	device for carrying people or things, such as a car, bus, airplane, etc.

Spelling Words: morning, forest, garbage, alarm, corner, argue, partner, apartment, forward, garden, departure, margarine, informative, snorkel, carnation

Note: We will be going to the Book Fair on Wednesday at 11:20am.

Please sign, cut on the dotted line, and return on Tuesday:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter 11/18/13- Unit 2, Week 3

Reminder: Our “Most Thankful Tea” is this Thursday at 11:30am.

Hope to see you there!

Student’s Name: _______________________________________________

Parent Signature: _______________________________________________

Most Thankful Tea

You are invited to a writing celebration!

Most Thankful Tea

Our amazing fourth grade writers would like to share their most recent piece of writing with you.

Thursday, November 21 at 11:30am

During the tea, we would like to serve light refreshments.  Please consider bringing a plate of fruit, baked good, or beverage such as cider or juice.  Please make sure that the treats are nut free.

The students attend lunch at 12:10pm.  The lunch being served that day is the Roast Turkey Dinner.  You are welcome to join your child in the cafeteria for lunch after the writing celebration.  If you think that you may be joining us for the writing celebration and purchasing school lunch, please send a note in the by Friday, November 15 and we will add you to our lunch count.  It is fine if your plans change, the lunch room just needs an estimate.  We hope you can join us!

Class Newletter- Week of November 12, 2013

Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter

November 12, 2013- Unit 2, Week 2

This week we are reading “Coyote School News” by Joan Sandin.  We will focus on some vocabulary words in this story.  It would be helpful if you will reinforce the meaning of these words at home with your child.  Also, on this newsletter you will find our spelling words for the week.  Please practice these words at home as well.  The words in italics are our challenge spelling words. Please see the important notice on the back of this newsletter regarding our “Thankful Tea” which is taking place on Thursday, November 21.  Let’s have a great week!

Vocabulary Word	Meaning
bawling	shouting or crying out in a noisy way
coyote	small wolf-like animal
dudes	people who were raised in the city but vacation on a ranch; cowhands
roundup	the act of driving or bringing cattle together from long distances
spurs	metal wheels worn on a horse rider’s boot heel

Spelling Words: potatoes, themselves, leaves, halves, moose, radios, beliefs, patios, tornadoes, tomatoes, portfolios, handkerchiefs, calves

Important Reminder: Tomorrow, November 13, all 4^th grade classes will be attending the Young People’s Concert @ 11:15 AM at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center located at Barnstable High School. We will be eating lunch when we return to school (12:40-1:10). Please dress accordingly.

Please sign, cut on the dotted line, and return on Wednesday:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter 11/12/13- Unit 2, Week 2

Student’s Name: _______________________________________________

Parent Signature: _______________________________________________

Class Newsletter- Week of November 4, 2013

Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter

November 4, 2013 Unit 2, Week 1

This week we are reading “What Jo Did” by Charles R. Smith Jr.  We will focus on some vocabulary words in this story.  It would be helpful if you will reinforce the meaning of these words at home with your child.  Also, on this newsletter you will find our spelling words for the week.  Please practice these words at home as well.  The words in italics are our challenge spelling words. We will be going on a fieldtrip to Hyannis on Wednesday, November 13 to see the Cape Cod Symphony perform. Please see details below. Let’s have a great week!

Vocabulary Word	Meaning
speechless	not able to speak
swatted	hit sharply away
marveled	was filled with wonder
hoop	a ring or round band
unbelievable	incredible
rim	outer edge
fouled	broke a rule in a game
jersey	shirt worn in a game

Spelling Words: monkeys, friends, supplies, holidays, companies, hobbies, counties, teammates, memories, batteries, sandwiches, ambulances, trophies, secretaries, inventories

Important Dates and Upcoming Events:

Friday, November 8: Honor Tree Lighting

Monday, November 11: NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, November 13: All 4^th grade classes will be attending the upcoming Young People’s Concert @ 11:15 AM at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center located at Barnstable High School. We will return in time for our regular lunch and recess. Please dress accordingly.

Please sign, cut on the dotted line, and return on Wednesday:

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------­­­------------------

Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter 11/4/13 Unit 2, Week 1

Student’s Name: _______________________________________________

Parent Signature: _______________________________________________