Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/29/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/29/12

Reading:
Author's purpose
Read 20 Minutes/Reading Log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
Math:
Procedures of division
WS 13.3 ALL
Other:
SELL SELL SELL YOUR EFG CARDS!!!! Help raise money for Sappington and get some great deals at the same time!

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Change for a Change! We need 8 oz. water bottle donations!

Sappington Students are working on a project to raise money to build a well in Africa.  We are going to be sending out water bottles with labels about the water project.  The labels are student created, and tell about the water project, who it helps, and dates for returning the bottles.  What the students will do is drink the water, and then fill it with change that will go toward The Water Project.  What we need from you is water bottle donations.  We need 8 oz. water bottles to stick our labels on to send out to Sappington, and other members of our community.  Character Club will be buying some as well.  You can send in any donations to Miss Zelle's class (RM 45).  Thank you for your help!

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/27/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/27/12

Reading:
Read 20 Minutes/Reading Log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
Math:
Reviewed Tungsten.
Homework - Get Unit 4 test signed if score was a 79% or below, correct any questions missed.
Science: 
Ch. 11 Lesson 2 Quiz is Wednesday
Other:
Six Flags Read to Succeed has been extended until Tuesday.
Get out and sell your EFG cards and rack up some awesome prizes while helping your school!

Monday, February 27, 2012

Miss Zelle's Chapter 11 Lesson 2 Science Quiz on Wednesday

Miss Zelle's Science Classes have their Chapter 11 Lesson 2 Quiz on Wednesday.  They should study the following: 
  • Physical Change- A change that does not result in a new substance
  • Change of State- Occurs when a substance changes from one state to another. 
  • Dissolving- When one substance is dissolved (disappears or  is mixed evenly) into another substance
  • Melting- When a solid turns into a liquid
  • Boiling- When a liquid turns into a gas
  • Freezing- When a liquid turns into a solid
  • Condensing- When a gas turns into a solid

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/23/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/23/12

Reading:
Context Clues -Will post-test tomorrow
Read 20 Minutes/Reading Log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
Math:
Centers and review day
Unit 4 Test Tomorrow!
Science: 
Took Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Qiuz
Other:
Six Flags Read to Succeed is due this TOMORROW, Feb. 24!!

Miss Zelle's Class Math Centers to Review Unit 4








Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/22/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/22/12

Reading:
Context Clues
Read 20 Minutes/Reading Log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
Math:
Multi-step problems
Homework: Unit 4 Study Guide. Due Tomorrow
Unit 4 Test this Friday!
Science: 
Quiz over Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Tomorrow
Other:
Six Flags Read to Succeed is due this Friday, Feb. 24!!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Miss Zelle's 3rd Quarter Book Projects

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Third quarter book projects are due soon!  I have worked with
students to help them select a fiction book  on their level for this
 quarter’s project.  Attached is the Book Project Tic Tac Toe.   
Students may choose any ONE activity on the Tic Tac Toe and
complete it when they have FINISHED reading their selected
book.  When students have selected their activity, they must see me to gather the necessary materials for their project.  The book they have selected must be read in its entirety during the 3rd
quarter.  Directions have been explained in class.  Book
 Projects are due no later than Monday, March 5.  Please feel free
to contact me if you have any questions
 regarding this assignment.
Sincerely,
Miss Zelle

Miss Zelle's Unit 4 Math Test Friday

Miss Zelle's class has their Unit 4 Test this Friday.  They should study the following:
  • How to use a basic fact and pattern.  Ex: 700 x 5 Basic Fact 7 x 5 = 35, then add 2 zeros
  • Estimating products.  If you have 2, 3, or 4 numbers by 1 number only round the first number, then multiply.  Ex: 65 x 4, Round 65 to 70 then multiply by 4 to get 280.  If you have a 2 x 2 or 2 x 3 digit number then round both numbers and then multiply.  Ex:  654 x 34 Round 654 to 700 and 34 to 30, then multiply to get 21,000. 
  • Multiply 1 x 2 digit problems
  • Multiply 1 x 3 digit problems
  • Multiply 1 x 4 digit problems
  • Multiply 2 x 2 digit problems by the traditional method or box method
  • Be able to write and solve expressions and equations
  • Be able to do multistep word problems
The study guide is due on Thursday, and we will review that day with math centers.

Miss Zelle's Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Science Quiz on Thursday

Miss Zelle's science quiz over Chapter 11 Lesson 1 quiz is this Thursday.  They should study the following:
  • Matter- everything that takes up space and has mass
  • Properties of Matter
  • Atoms- The smallest possible particle of a substance
  • Elements- a substance that is made up of just one kind of atom
  • Metals vs. Nonmetals

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/21/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/21/12

Reading:
Continued with Context Clues
Read 20 Minutes/Reading Log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
Math:
Lesson 12.1 Worked on multiplying by using the box method. Some students really like using this method and others prefer the traditional way. Students should decided which way they like the best and use that.
Homework: Unit 4 Study Guide. Due Thursday Feb. 23
Science: 
Quiz over Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Thursday, Feb. 23.
Other:
Six Flags Read to Succeed is due this Friday, Feb. 24.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/17/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/17/12

Reading:
Worked on Context Clues - No weekend homework
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
Math:
Lesson 12.1 Worked on multiplying two digit by two digit numbers - No weekend homework
Other:
No school Monday, February 20th for Presidents Day! Have a great weekend!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/16/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/16/12

Reading:
"Homework" poem - complete for tomorrow if you have not yet.
Read 20 minutes/log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
Math:
Lesson 11.1 Multiplying two digit numbers with zeros. Practice side, all for homework.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/15/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/15/12

Reading:
MAP prep packet - "Homework" poem.
Read 20 minutes/log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
Math:
Took chapter 10 quiz. No Homework
Other:
We met with our 1st grade buddy classroom today! The 4th graders and their buddies collaborated to make an anti-bullying pledge poster and discussed how to show this months character word, Courage.

Miss Zelle and Mrs. Rueschhoff's Buddy Class!

Miss Zelle's and Mrs. Rueschhoff's Buddy Class learnd about Abraham Lincoln!










Valentine's Parties in Miss Zelle's Class












Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/14/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/14/12

Reading:
Read 20 minutes/log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
6 Flags reading log due February 24th.
Math:
Writing Equations with Multiplication
Study guides due TOMORROW
Ch. 10 Quiz TOMORROW
Other:
Tomorrow is an early release day. Students will dismiss at 1:40. Please make sure your child knows how they will be getting home! Thank you!

Monday, February 13, 2012

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/13/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/13/12

Reading:
Tungsten Reading
Read 20 minutes/log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
6 Flags reading log due February 24th.
Math:
Multiplying 3 and 4 digit numbers with zeros
Study guides sent home - Finish by Wednesday
Ch. 10 Quiz will be on Wednesday
Other:
Classroom Valentine parties are tomorrow at 1:45!
Thank you for your participation in the Pasta for Pennies drive!

Friday, February 10, 2012

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/10/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/10/12

Reading:
Fact and opinion
Read 20 minutes/log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
Math:
Worked on multiplying 3 and 4 digit numbers
Science: 
Chapter 10 Lesson 3 Quiz on Monday!
Other:
Monday is dress like a teacher day! Last day to bring in money for the Pasta for Pennies drive!

Miss Zelle's Science Classes learn about Nutrition with Miss Tricia



Miss Zelle's Science classes learned about fruits and vegetables in science class today, and how they help us to grow healthy and strong.  Make sure to try new fruits and vegetables today!

Miss Zelle's Science Classes Chapter 10 Lesson 3 Quiz Monday

Miss Zelle's science classes have their chapter 10 lesson 3 quiz on Monday.  They should study the following:
  • Mixtures and give an example
  • Solutions and give an example
  • Suspensions and give an example
  • Solubility
  • Be able to know tell the difference between a mixture, solution, and suspension

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/9/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/9/12

Reading:
Fact and opinion
Read 20 minutes/log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
Math:
Multiplying two digit numbers 10.3 Practice side all
Other:
TOMORROW:
Bring in money of any kind and dress like its the 1960s, 70s, or 80s for Pasta for Pennies!

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/8/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/8/12

Reading:
Fact and opinion
Read 20 minutes/log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
Math:
Multiplying with Zeros - Worksheet 10.2 Estimating Products - Practice side EVEN only
Social Studies:
Began presenting projects today!
Other:
TOMORROW: "Put a Cap on Cancer" Bring in quarters and wear your favorite hat!
Our field trip to the Art Museum is this TOMORROW at 12 PM!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/2/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 2/2/12

Reading:
Fact and opinion
Read 20 minutes/log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
Math:
Unit 3 test is tomorrow! Study hard and get plenty of sleep!
Science:
Quiz tomorrow over Chapter 10 Lesson 1
Social Studies:
Worked on our Chapter 6 projects. Students may work on their power points or posters at home if they choose to.
Writing:
MAP Preparation "Love That Chocolate." No homework.

Miss Zelle's Class Reviewed Unit 3 Math in Centers Today!









Updates for Miss Zelle's class

February 1, 2012
Dear Parents/Guardians,
In math students are learning about multiplication and division.  It is essential that students memorize their math facts in order to be successful in two by three digit multiplication and long division.  We will begin learning two by one, and two by two multiplication next week. 
In communication arts, we continue to work in guided reading groups.  We are studying fact and opinion currently.  We will be learning about comparing and contrasting, using context clues, and sequencing of events in the upcoming weeks.  We are also going to begin working on constructed response questions.  Please encourage your students to read every night for 20 minutes!  In writing students just finished up their unit on poetry, and we will begin working on letter writing and constructed response questions. 
In science, we are learning about matter and its properties, and the changes in matter.  We are going to be learning about the properties of matter, mixtures and solutions, what matter is made of, the physical changes of matter, and how matter reacts chemically. 
As always, thank you for your continued support!  Feel free to contact me with any questions! 
Miss Zelle

Pasta for Pennies

Dear Sappington,

We are happy to announce our participation in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 20th Annual Pasta for Pennies 2011-2012 campaign. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society work with schools in Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas to raise money to fight the battle against leukemia lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma. Last year Sappington Elementary raised over $1900 and this year we are hoping to raise over $2000 to help fight blood cancers. Our campaign runs from February 6-10. If you would like to donate money please do so on the following dates. Thank you to all who participate in this wonderful cause.

Feb. 6- "Give Cancer the Boot" by bringing in a penny and wearing your crazy socks and mismatched shoes.

Feb. 7- "Team Up Against Leukemia" by bringing in a nickel and wearing your favorite sports jersey/t-shirt.

Feb. 8- "Rock for a Cause" by bringing in a dime and wearing a band t-shirt from the 50s, 60s, 70, 80s, 90s, and 00s. If you don’t have a band t-shirt wear a t-shirt featuring your favorite TV or movie character.

Feb. 9- "Put a Cap on Cancer" by bringing in a quarter and wearing your favorite hat.

Feb. 10- "Peace, Love, Cure Cancer" by bringing in any coins or dollars and dress 60s style.