September 3 to 6 Week #1

 

... and to Mr. Bartraw's Gr. 4 class blog! 

Hello Families,

This is an official welcome to students and parents. 

It’s time to start school and we will commence the year with positive energy, new and familiar faces, new goals, and new expectations. 

Class Expectations...

*About 20 min (or more) of homework weekly. Usually, there is enough time in class to complete all learning opportunities.

*Be prepared each day with the appropriate learning materials.

*Work is legible, neat, complete, and handed-in for grading on time.

*Work toward a positive "growth-mindset" 

GROWTH MINDSET VIDEO
 

*Participate in all areas of the curriculum to the best of your ability!

******Try your best to keep up with the demands of your grade level.******

*Work hard & have fun.

~ Be proud of who you are... don't compare yourself to others.

~ Believe in yourself, in your own abilities, and in what you can accomplish.

~ Enjoy learning for life!           
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Mr. Bartraw

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* School Supplies have been purchased by the school and payment information will be coming soon... thanks for being patient!

 

STUDENTS...

** Please bring the following ASAP...

·      gym strip (shorts and a t-shirt in a small, separate bag)

·      indoor running shoes for PE classes

*   water bottle.       

Please write your name on all school items. Thanks!

Mr. Bartraw

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September 3 - 6

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TUESDAY’S HOMEWORK…

~ bring gym strip (shorts and a t-shirt in a small, separate bag), indoor shoes, and a water bottle

 **Please check your YELLOW HOMEWORK FOLDER for several handouts and return those that require parental input and  signatures (as soon as possible). Return all signed documents along with the YELLOW FOLDER and clip.

 THANKS!**

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Wednesday 

HOMEWORK… Create a "Weird Club" as discussed in class ... 

(Be sure to write in complete sentences.)

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Thursday

~ complete your information page about yourself

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Language Arts - we will start our literature study...
  - reading THE LEMONADE WAR    - students practice reading comprehension, analyze characters, vocabulary, and events, summarize, main idea, evaluate ideas, discussions and questioning, ...
     - we read and respond to our reading, daily.

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Friday

...we will begin our "Memory Stick" Assignment...

- it's homework if you did not complete it in class.

 

Card 1 (Index cards, provided by Mr. B.).

Front: Draw a self-portrait or bring in a recent photo of yourself (a close-up is best). Back: List 5 words that describe you BEST. Write the 5 words in the most creative way you can.           (Examples: energetic, humorous, athletic, creative, brilliant, caring, responsible, trustworthy, loving, kind, friendly, punctual, flexible, hard-working, honest, …)