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Congratulations on satisfactory completion of the fourth grade!

-Mr. Schmidt

Last Day of School - 2013

Thanks for a great last day of school!  I hope to see you all at the Twins game in August, and failing that, next fall!

I will post Bob the Bison graduation photos tomorrow.

Thanks for the great year!
-Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 6/5

*Please bring a bag tomorrow for desk cleaning!*

One day left, and we have six Expert reports to finish.  We'll spend some time signing yearbooks tomorrow, so make sure you bring your yearbook to school.  I can't believe we're already at the end of the year, I look forward to a great last day of school.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 6/4

Math: No homework
We started our end of year math assessments, which will go into files for fifth grade, but have no effect on grades

LA: Expert Presentations
We had some very successful presentations today- tomorrow we'll finish the rest of them, so make sure you have everything you need to present.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 6/3

LA: Expert paper final draft

Parents- please read over and sign off on your child's paper.  Check for spelling/grammar errors, and have them run through it a few times with you (they will read their paper to the class, and it pays to be very familiar with the content).

*Continue work on visual aids.  We will have half the class present tomorrow, and the other half will present on Wednesday.

Thanks to all the helpers we had in class today editing!  Mrs. Brindley, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Watts (and Alex!), and Mrs. Knopick were a big help in the editing and revising process.

Thanks,

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/31

LA: Finish the four body paragraphs for Expert paper. Have an adult edit it, so we can focus on introductions and conclusions on Monday.

*Start working on Expert presentation visual aid.  There are a wide variety of options, including:

• Keynote
• Poster
• Artifact
• Sculpture
• Model

Thanks, only FOUR DAYS LEFT!  Still a lot to do . . .

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/30

Math: SMJ 297-302
SL: 11.5

LA: Finish Expert research
*Five notecards per slot
I strongly recommend doing more research, because it makes the paragraph writing far easier when you have a lot content to draw from.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/29

Math: SMJ 293-296
SL 11.3

LA: Finalize four expert questions
Research begins tomorrow- make sure you have your resources here at school!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/28

Math: SMJ 289-290; 292
SL 11.2

LA: PB 237-240
*Four Questions for Expert
**Spelling

SS: Study for all 50 States & Capitals test
Test tomorrow!  A key is provided with the names, but students must pair names up and locate correct state on the map.
*The state abbreviation word find is NOT due tomorrow.  Congrats to those of you that check the blog- you just saved yourself an extra piece of homework.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/24

Math: SMJ 286-288
SL 11.1

LA: Research Expert Topic
Students are asked to gather a minimum of four resources on their chosen topic.  We will discuss note taking and information gathering on Tuesday, so please bring these resources into school for Tuesday.

SS: Southwest state geography challenge
All 50 States/Capitals test next Wednesday, May 29th.
*Students must know the state's location on a U.S. map.  A key is provided with all the State/Capital names (so students MUST spell the names correctly!)

Math Extra Credit: Take a picture of any weight that is measured with the Metric system.  They are everywhere if you look close enough!

Thanks, eight short days of fourth grade left- let's make the most of it!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/23

Math: Unit 10 test- no homework

LA: Weather Personal Narrative (250 words)
*Spelling*

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/22

Math: Unit 10 Test tomorrow

LA: Spelling

Science: Life science tests have been graded and are in Powerschool.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/21

Math: +/- Review Packet
*Unit 10 Math Box correction tomorrow!*

Science: Unit 1 Life Science test tomorrow!
Review packet due

LA: PB 225-230
*Become an Expert ws*
**Spelling**

Religion: 6th Commandment Bible Verse

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/20

Math: +/- Packet
*Check Unit 10 Math Boxes*

LA: PB 186; 222-224
*Spelling*

Science: Review Unit 1 Life Science
We'll review as a class tomorrow, and test on Wednesday

Thanks to Ms. Rojas and Mrs. Paulison for our final BRAVO lesson today, and for the great year of BRAVO lessons!  We learned a lot- thanks!

Have a good night,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/17

Math: SMJ 283-285
SL 10.6

Science: Study Review Packet
Test 5/21

13 days of school left!

Thanks,

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/16

Math: SMJ 281-282
SL 10.5

LA: Study spelling

Science: Lesson 2 Notes
Test Tuesday!

Science: West region test- no homework tonight.  Scores should be posted by tomorrow

Religion: Pope Francis has been busy naming new saints.  Name me a person or group of people that have been named to sainthood tomorrow, and you'll be rewarded.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/15

Math: SMJ 279-280
SL 10.4

LA: PB 216-219; 221
*Spelling*

SS: Study West grid for tomorrow's quiz.  The grid may be used during the test, but it pays to know the content backwards and forwards.

Science: We've started our review process for the test.  We'll review this week, play a review game Monday, and have the test on Tuesday.  It is challenging, so start studying a little bit each night, and you'll be in great shape.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/14

Math: SMJ 278
SL 10.3

LA: PB 210-215
*Spelling*

SS: West Region Grid due Thursday
*West Region Quiz Thursday (Study region grid information)*

Science: Lesson #5 Animal Adaptations

Check out our pattern block reflections:

Kelly also told me she checks the blog every day.  Great job, Kelly! 

Thanks, only 16 days of school left- let's finish strong!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/13

Math: SMJ 277
SL 10.2

LA: PB 186; 207-209

Science: Animal Adaptations

"Hi Sophia!"
(Sophia apparently checks the blog every night, according to Abbey)

Thanks,

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/10

Math: SMJ 275
SL 10.1

SS: Cities of the West packet due Monday in its entirety

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/9

Math: Unit 9 Test
No homework

LA: PB 196-199
Spelling

Religion: Friendship/Peace/Love bumper sticker

Spanish: Workbook pg. 281
Tarjeta para mama

Maria, what's your bumper sticker about?

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/8

Math: Unit 9 Review (#2)
Test tomorrow

LA: Study spelling

Spanish: Pg. 281 in workbook- make tarjeta para mama (sorry if this was supposed to be a surprise).

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/7

Math: Unit 9 Study Guide
*Unit 8 Math Boxes
Unit 9 test on Thursday

LA: PB 190-195

SS: Cities of the West packet: Denver, Salt Lake City, Boise

Science: Lesson 4: Classification of Animals

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/6

Math: SMJ 270-273
SL 9.9

LA: PB 185-189
*Spelling
**Handwriting book due tomorrow!**

Spanish: Nota de Powerschool

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/3

Math: SMJ 267-269
SL 9.8

LA: Finish Pourquoi Tale
*Use cardstock paper to design your cover
We will assemble books on Monday morning

The quarter/year is rapidly drawing to an end.  Please check Powerschool frequently so there are no surprises.  Thanks!

Have a great weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/2

Math: SMJ 263-266
SL 9.7

LA: Pourqoui Tale- rough draft
Rough draft should be one page, single-spaced, handwritten (or two pages, double-spaced, handwritten)
We will start our final copies tomorrow- they will be in storybook form

*Handwriting book is due 5/7

Science: Life Science Lesson #3: Plant Classification

SS: West Region Grid should be completed

Spanish: Pg. 278 colorear y sign pg. 279

*Our class supply of wet wipes is running low- if anyone is hitting the grocery store tonight or over the weekend can grab us a pack or two, that would be great.

Thanks!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/1

Math: SMJ 261-262

SL 9.6

LA: PB 179-181

*Pourqoui Prewriting Sheet

**Spelling

***Handwriting book due next Tuesday

Spanish: Workbook pg. 278

*Get pg. 279 signed

Thanks,

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/30

Math: SMJ 260
SL 9.5

LA: PB 173-177
*Spelling
Handwriting book due 5/7

*Concert tonight- please come to the room at 6:45.  Please promptly pick up your child in our classroom after the concert.  Wild playoff game.  WILD.  PLAYOFF.  GAME.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/29

Math: SMJ 256-259
SL 9.4

LA: PB 169-170; 172
*Spelling

Spring music concert tomorrow.  Students are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue.  Meet me in the classroom no earlier than 6:45.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/26

Math: SMJ 255
SL 9.3

LA: Spelling and Tornado Test today.  Scores will be posted Monday.

Science: Onion dissection

Spanish:
1. Spanishspanish.com
2. Flash cards of frutas y carnes

Thanks, have a nice weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/25

Math: SMJ 252-254
SL 9.2

LA: PB 159-161; 163-165
*Spelling test tomorrow!*

SS: West Region Grid- Columbia River Gorge/Tacoma, Washington

Spanish: Insecto Nuevo (crayons or colored pencils; not markers)

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/22

Math: SMJ 249-251
SL 9.1


LA: Hero poster (no homework)

SS: One side of the U.S. word find is due tomorrow

Ring Toss MM Activity:

One guess as to whether or not Lizzie succeeded on this toss.

Such focus!

Watch those toes!

Matthew- always camera ready!

Thanks!
Mr. Schmidt

MSDCQ:  The NHL playoffs are just around the corner, and currently the Wild sit in 7th place in the Western Conference standings.  Right behind them, in 8th place, lurk the Columbus Blue Jackets.  Columbus' head coach is named Todd Richards, and oddly enough, he used to be the head coach of the Wild before Mike Yeo stepped in.  My question for you, for a Mr. Schmidt sticker tomorrow is: What high school did Todd Richards graduate from?

Classwork 4/23

Math: Perimeter/Area Review Packet

LA: PB 153-156
Handwriting pgs. 72-73
*Study Spelling*
**Typed draft of financial advice paper**

Miscellaneous:

IntaJuice money due tomorrow- $2.

Map assessments are complete for fourth grade.  Results should go home in a few weeks.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/22

Math: Unit 8 Test - no homework

LA: Study for spelling
*Reading MAP tomorrow!*

SS: Elephants in Danger TFK

*Planners were not filled out today!  That was my decision.  We'll be back on track with planners tomorrow.*

Intajuice $$$ can be brought in tomorrow and Wednesday.  $2.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/19

Math: Unit 8 Math Test Monday
*Unit 8 Review to be handed in Monday

LA: Spelling and skills test, no homework

SS: West States and Capitals test Monday.  A key is provided, but students must be able to identify the states on a map of the west.

*Intajuice sales next week, Monday - Wednesday*

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/18

Math: Unit 8 Study Guide due tomorrow
Math Box Check tomorrow - 8.1-8.9

LA: PB 149-150
Financial Rough Draft- 300 words or less
Respond to this question:

If you were 100 years old, what three things would you tell your grandchildren to do to make smart financial decisions for their future?

SS: West States/Capitals test Monday!

*Carnival tomorrow- students can wear their shirts to school tomorrow, or their uniform.*

Thanks,

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/17

Math: SMJ 245-247
SL 8.8
Check math boxes

LA: PB 147-148
*Study spelling

Religion: Jesus' last words packet

SS: West States and Capitals test Friday

Spanish: Please read this note from Senora Temple:

Hola Padres . . (parents) ~

  .  Last quarter, a representative from Concordia Language Villages gave a demonstration class to 4th grade students. Please take a look at the colorful brochure that I am sending home this week.  Smiles on the students said it all, as far as how they thoroughly enjoyed the learning via singing and dancing . 

   Also, a newsletter on other tutoring and Spanish Camp options is coming home this week.

   Feel free to contact me with any questions....  Feliz Primavera ~ Happy Spring

*Western wear day tomorrow!*
**Carnival Friday!**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/16

Math: SMJ 240-244
SL 8.7

LA: PB 141-146
Handwriting pgs. 69-71

SS: West States/Capitals quiz Friday!

We had a great Art Adventure lesson today, thanks to Mrs. Gorman and Mrs. Relan.

The project today was mixed media, focusing on textures.

Strike a pose!

Thanks, 

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/15

Math: SMJ 236-239
SL 8.6

LA: PB 102; 138-140

SS: State report packets are due tomorrow!

Science: Life science lesson #2 - Classification Systems

*Carnival raffle ticket presale has been extended.  Get those tickets sold!*

We're happy to welcome a new student to our class today- Edward was previously here at OLG, and has returned!  His first day was a big success, and we look forward to finishing the year with his inquisitive mind and great sense of humor contributing positively to our classroom.  Welcome Edward!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/12

Math: SMJ 232-235
SL 8.5

SS: 1st page (both sides) of state report

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/11

Math: SMJ 229-231
SL 8.4

LA: PB 133-135
*Spelling*

Spanish: Pgs. 249-251- make flash cards

Music: Learn Fifty Nifty song for spring concert

*Spirit shop tomorrow*

**Carnival presale tickets are available**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/10

Math: SMJ 227-228
SL 8.3

LA: PB 129-132
*Spelling*

Spanish: Cut and paste pages 249-251 on index cards.  Front of the card should bear the picture, and the back should have the word in Spanish.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/9

Math: SMJ 224-226
SL 8.2

LA: PB 126-128
Handwriting pgs. 66-68

SS: West States/Caps flash cards
West capitals quiz Monday!

Science: Life Science lesson #1: Cells

Religion: Fourth Commandment

*Get those field trip forms in!*

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/8

Math: SMJ 223
SL 8.1

LA: PB 102; 123-125

Religion: Venture- Dorothy Day

**Field trip to Minneapolis Institute of Art this Thursday.  Permission slips have gone home, please return those as soon as possible.  $4.00, cash or check.**

Thanks, it's good to be back!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/28

The only homework over break is to complete the Lenten Journal.  Many students already did this in class today.  Have a great spring break!

Our board game party was a success!

Four big Fibbers!

Picture not from board game party- this is how these girls usually act in class.  Just kidding.  But seriously.

See you all on the 8th!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/27

Math: Packet due tomorrow

Religion: Lenten Journal #14

LA: Study spelling

*Please bring a board game for our board game party tomorrow!*

Thanks, we're almost there!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/26

Math: Unit 7 Test, no homework

Religion: Lenten Journal #13

LA: PB 119-122
Handwriting pgs. 64-65

Miscellaneous:
Bring a game for our game party

*Report cards signed and returned

Music packet for Mrs. Skinner

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

MSDCQ:  November 24th, 1440 is a day that lives in Scottish infamy.  WHY?

Classwork 3/25

Math: Unit 7 Review(s) due tomorrow
Unit 7 Test tomorrow

LA: Study spelling

Religion: Lenten Journal #12
*Name a time you sacrificed something for the good of another

Miscellaneous:
Report card envelopes should be signed and returned.

Board game party Thursday- bring your favorite board game to play!

Sole-Searching shoe drive is still running- please bring in new/gently used shoes.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/22

Math: Unit 7 Review Due Monday
*Math Boxes 7.1-7.13 will be checked Monday
**Unit 7 Test Tuesday

LA: Spelling and WST are graded and in Powerschool.

SS: Eiffel Tower TFK

Religion: Lenten Journal #11
Venture - Jesus' Crucifixion

Thanks, have a great weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/21

Math: SMJ 213-217

SL 7.12

LA: Levels

Study spelling

Religion: Lenten Journal #10

Spanish: Workbook pages: 220, 306, 309-310

**We'll be celebrating the start of spring break next Thursday by having a board game party in the afternoon.  Students are asked to bring in a favorite game from home.  I can store them between now and then, and students will bring them home Thursday after we're done.**

Thanks,

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/20

Math: SMJ 212-212

SL 7.11

WS - 7.11 Making Spinners

LA: PB 106-108; 112-115

*Study spelling*

Spanish: Workbook pgs. 220; 306; 209-210

Complete "borrador" rough draft

OLG Mens' Club Fish Fry this Friday- hope to see you there!

Thanks,

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/19

Math: SMJ 208-210
SL 7.10

Religion: Lent Journal #8

LA: *Selection Test*
PB 109-111
Handwriting pgs. 61-63

*Carnival t-shirt size forms are due tomorrow!*

Thanks to Mrs. Relan and Mrs. Gorman for the great Art Adventure lesson!

Yaruba masks!

Anders with the photobomb of the year.

Thanks, check Powerschool!
Mr. Schmidt