Mrs. Wykes' Class

Happy New Year

I hope you all are enjoying a happy and healthy new year so far.  I would like to start by thanking all of you for the very special and thoughtful holiday gifts.  You really made me feel appreciated and that's the best gift of all.  I also need to thank Mrs. D'Aurelio and Mrs. Encarnacion for ALL of their help with our holiday celebration.  You went above and beyond and the children will remember their experience for a very long time.

Now that we are back in the swing of things there are some important reminders and information I'd like to share with you:

* Please, please, please remember to sign your child's agenda each night and their behavior sheets over the weekend.  I will be marking their behavior sheets for each infraction with no exceptions for the remainder of the year.  While I stress to them that it is their responsibility to make sure they've had you check everything I know they need reminders as well.

* We will be going through our supplies this week and your child will be coming home with a note as to what they need or will soon need.  Please help them to be prepared for a successful day each and every day.

* It is very important that your child knows ALL of their math facts.  We are learning about fractions right now and many of them are having difficulty simply because they've forgotten their facts.  A quick review from time to time will do wonders!

* Bingo Night:  This Friday night form 6:30-8:30.  I will be there with my family and look forward to seeing all of you.

I hope that the remainder of January treats you well and please contact me through email with any questions, comments or concerns.  Mrs. Wykes

December Happenings

Hello Everyone,

 

I hope you are all enjoying the holiday season and the mild temperatures.  We have lots going on over the next two weeks.  Please keep an eye out for important papers that will be coming home.  Here are some important dates:

12/14:  O'Charley's Night from 4-10.  A portion of the proceeds will go to Mtn. View so take a break from cooking and support our school at the same time. 

12/14 and 12/16:  AM walking.  Be sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather and has their tennis shoes.

12/15:  Spelling bee:  study the words that were sent home.  The official spelling bee will be held in January.

12/19-12/22:  Sharing Through the Seasons projects are due.  Be sure to send in the book, the completed questions and a memento.

12/21: Class Holiday Celebration:  I know you've all recieved the information from Mrs. D'Aurelio and I hope to see you there. It sounds like lots of fun!

 

Instructional news:  There will not be a spelling packet next week.  We will continue to study sound and light in science, colonization in social studies, review all math concepts and read, read, read! 

 

Other news:  Please be certain that your child is taking complete advantage of IXL and Myskillstutor.  These are great ways for them to review and practice previously taught lessons.  Once we return from the winter break it will become part of their nightly homework.  I will also be offering an "incentive" if they use IXL over the break. 

 

Thank you for helping make this such an awesome year for your child and our class as a whole.  Enjoy your holiday and some time with your family.

Suzanne Wykes

 

Websites

Hello!  I hope everyone is having a wonderful autumn.  It was so nice to meet with all of you at conferences.

There are two websites I would like to share with you.  Your child's login and passwords are in the front of their agendas.  Please visit these sites as they are great resources to use in many academic ways.

 

www.myskillstutor.com

www.ixl.com

 

Thanks,

Mrs. Wykes

October News and Events

The month of October is a busy one!  Please mark your calendar with the following:

*  October 5-14 Testing for 1st, F3rd and 5th grades. 

*  Revised Schedule for the above dates: Specials: 12:40-1:20

*  Parent-Teacher Conferences are the week of October 24th.  Children will be released early on those dates.

*  Letters for conference scheduling go home Monday, October 10th.  Please return them promptly.

*  Fall picture retakes are October 20th.

*  The Scholastic Book Fair will be here during conference week.

Also, if you have outstanding Booster-Thon money please send it in no later than Friday, Ocotber 7th.  If you are contributing to the Firemen and women your $2 donation is due by the same date as well.

Thank you again for making our school year so successful.  Have a fabulous fall!

Mrs. Wykes

 

Updates and News

Hello!  I hope everyone has settled in to the routine and expectations of fourth grade.  We are running along smoothly in class.  We're becoming a great team!

As you know, we are running our yearly Boosterthon Fun Run Fundraiser.  Please register your child on-line and help them get sponsers for the upcoming run.  They are all very excited about this and any contributions made are very appreciated. 

Please be sure to continue to sign your child's agenda nightly and their behavior chart over the weekend.  Also, please go through their communication folder with them nightly as there is important information in there.

I'd like to thank Mrs. D'Aurelio and Mrs. Encarnacion for volunteering to be our room representatives.  :)

I hope to see you all at Mountain View's Fall Festival on Friday, September 23rd.  It's always a fun time and such a great way to spend some time with your family.

Thanks to everyone for making our year a successful one!  I couldn't do it without you!

 

Curriculum Night PP

Download Curriculum night

 

If you were unable to make it to Curriculum Night last night please follow the link above to view the Power Point.  The information about on-line textbooks is also included in the Power Point.  If you have any questions please let me know. 

Thanks,

Mrs, Wykes

Curriculum Night

Don't forget that Curriculum Night is tomorrow, Thursday, August 18th from 6-8 pm.  Please do your best to make it as I will be sharing lots of important information through a power point presentation.  If you are unable to attend I will post the power point on my blog Friday afternoon.  I hope you are settling into the school year nicely.  Mrs. Wykes

Welcome to Fourth Grade

Welcome to Fourth Grade!  It was so nice to meet so many of you last Thursday.  If you were unable to make it please take a moment this evening to look through the important information that was handed out and return the necessary paperwork.  The more quickly the paperwork is returned the more efficient our classroom can become and the more effective our communication will be.  I thank you in advance for attending to this. 

 

I was able to find a great bargain on pocket folders this weekend (1 cent) so if you haven't purchased those yet please don't. One thing we do need as a class are copy volunteers.  If you'd like to help us out please email me today as I would love to have someone come in this week to really get us started on the right foot.  Of course there will be many opportunities to help throughout the year that will be discussed at this Thursday's Curriculum Night from 6-8 pm. 

 

Some important reminders for the first week of school:

    *Send in a healthy snack and water bottle every day!

    *P.E. is Tuesday and Thursday so be sure they wear sneakers

    *Lunch is now $1.65

    *ALL notes for the office should be placed in their               communication folders and messages for me written in their     agendas.

    *ALL money needs to be in an envelope (lunch, ASP, etc.)

    *It's STILL summer and it's HOT!!! Please be sure your child     dresses for outside recess as we will try to go out for 15     minutes each day.

    *This is a crucial time of year.  Let's get off to a great start by     communicating any concerns or asking ANY questions that     arise.  

I look forward to seeing all of you this Thursday at 6 pm.  Have a fabulous first week!  Mrs. Wykes

 

Congratulations!

We all survived CRCT week!  Thanks so much for sending them in well rested, well fed and prepared to do their best. 

 

We still have lots of curriculum to cover seeing as there is six weeks of school left.  Many students have made comments about school being over but we've been quick to correct them and let them know that we will continue with our class schedule as usual.  We will continue to have nightly homework, work in all subject areas and have weekly tests. 

 

With the warm weather upon us many students are wearing clothing that will help them stay cool.  Please refer to the handbook about appropriate and inappropriate clothing for school.  Shorts need to be a certain length and tank tops need to be a certain width across the shoulder.  Also, send in a water bottle each day so they are able to stay hydrated and keep cool. 

 

Our field trip to the Georgia Aquarium is this Friday, April 22nd.  Please be sure to send them with their sack lunch if they did not order one from school.  There are NO straws allowed so do NOT send juice boxes.  Disposable water bottles are your best bet.  Also, cameras are NOT allowed so please do not send one.  There are NO electronic devices allowed as well.  In order to participate in all of the activities planned they MUST WEAR TENNIS SHOES!  NO FLIP-FLOPS!!!  They will be able to purchase a souvenir at the gift shop as we leave.  They will be in charge of their money at all times.  We are really looking forward to this trip! 

 

Starting Tuesday, April 26th we'll be having daily play practice.  It is very important that your child study their parts at home as well.  If your child was chosen to have a part you will also need to supply them with a costume for the actual play.  Most parents use clothing around the house to make a costume but some have rented them as well.  More information will be forwarded to you soon.

 

Thanks so much for all you do to make each day successful.  Have a great week!

Mrs. Wykes and Ms. Takash

April Schedule

Welcome back from spring break everyone!  I hope you'rewell rested and ready to buckle down for CRCT's and the remainder of the school year.  I have a feeling it is going to fly by.  Here are the happenings for the month of April:

* CRCT: Tuesday, April 12th-Monday, April 18th.  Make-up dates are April 19th- April 22nd.

        *4/12: Reading

        *4/13: ELA

        *4/14: Math

       * 4/15 Science

       * 4/18: Social Studies

Please remember that no visitors are allowed in the building during testing and be certain that your child is here on time each day.  It is important that they come well-rested and with a nutritious breakfast in their bellies.  Also, please send in a nutritious snack each day.  Due to allergies we are not providing snacks for students.  They should also bring in a water bottle.  Please do NOT send in mints or gums.  If you have any questions please send me an email or call me at school. 

There will be no homework during the testing period.  After testing is done we will resume our regular schedule and homework will be given throughout the remainder of the school year.  We still have much to cover in order for your child to be prepared for fifth grade and we appreciate all that you do to make them successful students. 

Our Georgia Aquarium field trip is Friday, April 22nd.  Please remember to send your child with a sack lunch if they did not purchase one from the cafeteria.  Also, we'll be doing lots of walking so I would suggest tennis shoes and comfortable clothes. Since the trip is relatively short we will not be allowing any electronic devices on the bus.  All they need to bring is their lunch (unless buying a school sack lunch) and themselves.  I am really looking forward to this trip! 

Be on the look out for study guides as we'll be having some tests shortly after testing is over and throughout the remainder of the month.

Thanks for all that you do to make what we do so enjoyable and rewarding!  We truly appreciate it!

Mrs. Wykes and Ms. Takash