Mr. Singer's Learning Cooperative, 4th Grade

Announcement Blog

01.17.12

Island of the Blue Dolphins Project Time! 
A letter was sent home today which you need to read over and send back the
bottom portion signed by you and your child. It details how to successfully
complete the project. You can purchase decor and characters at Michael's if
you choose to, but it's not necessary to purchase anything to have a
successful project. It can easily be made with household items. However, make
sure that the decor is appropriate to the story and time period. There are
photo samples if you click on the link to the left of the screen titled
"ISLAND PROJECTS." You can also find a similar copy of the letter (I will
replace it soon), and a grading rubric. If you have any questions, do not
hesitate to let me know. 

01.03.12

Walk Through California Next Thursday! 
Your child has memorized both their "Expert Card" and the answer to the card's
question. Costumes are recommended, but not required. A simple pair of jeans
and a white t-shirt is fine. Add a bandana and/or a flannel shirt or jacket,
and your child will look like a gold miner. Add a cowboy or straw hat if
desired. Native American style clothing, or traditional Mexican clothing are
also wonderful choices that represent our state's past. Parents are welcome to
attend. The presentation lasts from 12:00PM until 2:30 PM. You can stay for
the entire presentation, or join us for a portion. Video cameras are only
allowed during your child's specific performance and not the entire
presentation. It is not recommended to bring young children, as they can
distract from the experience. If you have any questions, let me know. I'll be
sending home a reminder next Tuesday.

11.30.11

SCIENCE UNIT TEST THIS FRIDAY! The most
recent notes have been uploaded. Students also have a handout of both Mohs
Hardness Scale (4th Grade Standard) & The Rock Cycle. Friday's test will be
comprehensive,including everything we've studied and previously tested on.
Please have your child review all notes, and their previous tests, as some
questions on this week's test will review the same content they were tested on
previously.

11.17.11

NEW LINK POSTED! I've uploaded some really
nice worksheets for multiplication facts. Check them out on the "Study Guides"
page.


11.09.11

Science Notes are Up! The Newest Notes from
Science are posted. As a class, we have agreed to cover five learning facts
each day so studying is manageable. Overall, test scores from at-home note
study (Science & Social Studies) have improved with each test. Keep up the
good work!




11.03.11

New Notes Posted! The Last of Our Social
Studies Notes Have Been Posted. There Will Be A Final Test Taking Place on
Monday that Combines Migration/Early Natives and Settled California Natives.



10.25.11

Social Studies QUIZ this Friday This Friday's
quiz will be a "slenderized" version of the test your child will be taking
next week. This week's quiz will only be based on the notes they've taken so
far, which are posted on this website. Next weeks test will be based on this
week's notes, plus new notes. The new notes will be based on the Native
(Indian) Tribes of California. They are currently researching that information. 


10.17.11

Conference Week Is Here! There are modified
days all week, with a 12:20 PM dismissal time. Please be sure to verify your
time so we can start as scheduled. THANKS!




10.10.11

Science Notes Are Available Now! The
difficulties posting have been resolved. Please have your child study their
notes daily.



10.04.11

Back to School Night is Tomorrow Night @ 6PM.
Please attend so you can hear all about our learning program. I will have two
presentations: 6:30 PM & 7:00 PM




09.21.11

NOTE TAKING TIME! 
It's time for your child to develop the study habits of taking notes and using
them to prepare for tests. 

Our first two pages of social studies notes are up on the website. See "Study
Guides for Science and Social Studies." 

Also, I want to thank the efforts of the students and their parents for having
a "Turnout" of 100% on the assigned math homework from last night. AMAZING
JOB-Let's do it again for Friday!

09.20.11

In today's Take Home Tuesday Folder (THTF), you will find copies of work
completed by your child. This includes tests. Generally, you will find
spelling & math tests, homework, and assorted language arts work sent home on
Tuesday. Other subject tests will come home on Tuesdays as well. Our first
Social Studies test will be next Friday, September 30th. 

The students are to study their notes for tests. Tests are based on the notes
and discussions related to the subject. I also post copies of the notes on
this website, usually within 72 hours after they are taken in class. This is
not meant to be a substitute for note taking, but rather a means for parents
to see what we are covering in class, and for students that may have been absent. 

To promote learning and good study habits for this year and beyond, I
implement the following policy: If a student is absent, it will be their
responsibility to get missed work from their teacher(s). Assigned homework is
due even when a student is absent. Of course, a reasonable amount of extra
time will be allowed dependent on the situation. It is always expected that
students make-up missed homework. If your child is absent, please call the
office and request a homework packet. I will have it in the front office by
3:30 PM. 

09.19.11

Back to School Night is October 5th @ 6PM.
Please attend so you can hear all about our learning program.


09.14.11

Thanks for checking your child's homework. Today, a little more than half the
class completed last night's math homework. With your help, we can make that
number 100%. 



09.12.11

This is our first full week of school. "Formal" homework
starts today. In their backpack, your child should have a homework folder with
their spelling packet, math book, math spiral, & binder reminder. Please check
your child's binder nightly (or this website) to see exactly what he or she
has assigned.
Spelling packets are due on Friday. This week, they are self-paced. That
generally won't be the case. Math homework is always due the following day,
and there will be a test on Friday. Thanks for your help in making sure your
child completes their homework each day. This "Practice" will help insure
success throughout the school year. 


09.08.11

THANK YOU to all of the parents of Room 22-B's students
that returned the signed back to school paperwork. 30 out of 32 Returned Them!
Now I know why I have a class of amazing kids-they have amazing parents!
Tomorrow will be your child's first day of P.E., which is a separate class
from mine. Please make sure they wear comfortable clothing and sneakers/tennis
shoes.


09.07.11

1:30 PM update: We had an AMAZING DAY today. Ask your
child if s/he learned any new words today. We talked about palindromes,
paraphrasing, and idioms. Lastly, I know it's a lot of work, so I wanted to
thank you in advance for getting all paperwork signed and returned. 


09.07.11

Welcome Back! School Starts @ 8:00 AM and lets out early today @ 12:20 PM.
Please look in your child's Beige Packet sent home today for their welcome
back letter and supply list. All Forms Must Be Filled Out & Returned By
Friday-THANKS! Lastly, I am looking forward to seeing all of you at Back to
School Night, DATE TBA. 

Please make sure your child is reading daily & studying multiplication 
facts until mastery, 1-12!

09.06.11

Class lists are posted in front of the school @ 5:00 PM today.




As always, call me at 714-847-3505 x2131 or online email: dsinger@ovsd.org