Class Newsletter- November 26, 2012

Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter

November 26, 2012- Unit 2, Week 3

I hope everyone is refreshed after our Thanksgiving break. I would like to thank all the wonderful volunteers who helped make our Food Festival such a great day! We couldn’t have done it without you!  Reminder: The Ancestor Projects are due this Wednesday, November 28. 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

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

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Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter 11/26/12- Unit 2, Week 3

Reminder: Ancestor Projects are due this Wednesday, November 28.

Student’s Name: _______________________________________________

Parent Signature: _______________________________________________

Recipes from Around the World Reminder

Don't forget to turn in those recipes! Please send in a family recipe, preferably from your family's heritage so that we may put together a recipe book. We are hoping to have all the recipes by Friday.

Our 4th graders are studying about immigration and ancestors this month. To introduce this unit and celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the 4th graders and their families are invited to participate in our 2nd Annual Around the World Luncheon on Tuesday, November 20th from 12:00-1:00pm. You can bring in your dishes anytime Tuesday morning. Students and families will eat together in the classrooms.

We will need volunteers for this event. Please let us know if you are available to set up (around noon on 11/20) or clean up afterwards. We will also need donation of paper products and drinks. Thank you!

Class Newsletter- November 13, 2012

Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter

November 13, 2012- 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.  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, embargoes, handkerchiefs, calves, lassoes

Important Reminder: Next Tuesday, November 20, is our 4^th Grade Foods from Around the World Celebration, from 12:00-1:10pm. Recipes need to be turned in by this Thursday.

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

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

Student’s Name: _______________________________________________

Parent Signature: _______________________________________________

Class Newsletter- November 5, 2012

Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter

November 5, 2012 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 field trip to Hyannis on Wednesday 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:

Tuesday, November 6: NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, November 7: 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:

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Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter11/5/12 Unit 2, Week 1

Student’s Name: _______________________________________________

Parent Signature: _______________________________________________