TOD Background Experimentation

Fine Arts Assembly

Beaver News Network: Update

Oui, We had a great time!

No Red Ink: Personalized Grammar Practice!!!

Today we started focusing on enhancing our grammar through our new program called "No Red Ink". This is an electronic program that uses student interests to create humorous and engaging experiences for students that focus on the rules of grammar.  We have set up our individual student accounts. The link to the site is listed in our collection to the right.  Assignments and quizzes will be assigned by your evil teacher electronically!
No Red Ink

Pardon My French...

Apparently, the name of the place is called Isle A La Cache not Isle De La Cache.  Here is a link: Isle A La Cache

TOD Read Through

Second Step: Being Assertive

Ms. Dawson takes us through some strategies that will help us be assertive and respectful.  She will be visiting our room every Wednesday before recess to continue with our character development training.

Isle A La Cache Reminder!!!

The French Field Trip to Isle A La Cache is tomorrow.  This is an all day activity that takes place OUTDOORS (rain or shine).  Please dress appropriately.  It may be a good idea to wear rubber boots or hiking boots on the trip and bring along a change of shoes in a plastic bag. The forecast does not currently call for rain, but you never know.

Also, we need to bring a lunch.  Remember, that we will be weighing all trash to monitor our waste as a school.  Please consider bringing a lunch with reusable containers to minimize our waste products.

Also, Isle De La Cache is located in Romeoville (a long one hour plus trip away).  We intend to leave immediately after attendance from school and we will be gone the entire day.  There will be no need to bring digital devices or backpacks (you must be able to carry whatever you decide to bring).

The Impact of The Fur Trade on the Development of the United States

Today we researched the major influence the fur trade industry had on the economic and social development of the United States.  tomorow, at Isle De La Cache we will explore the fur trade industry from a first hand perspective.

Mathways Presentation

Mathways... Explained by Elena, Annie and Ben.

David's Shoe Speaks for Itself...

Preview: The Man Who Came to Dinner (8th Grade Play)

Premieres next Monday and Tuesday Night.  Skip the Voice pay five bucks a be thoroughly entertained!!! Time starts at 6:30 PM both nights.

Legacy 2.0 Art Project

The idea of sacred geometry has guided the construction of fine masterpieces for many centuries.  The fourth grade has been studying Islamic masterpieces as well as the magnificent tile works of Sir Roger Penrose to gain a basic understanding of the symbolic meaning of geometric shapes and ratios.  In a way, we have been gaining deeper understanding of symbolism throughout our entire fourth grade experience.  We have studied symbolism in literature, history, art and even science.  So, Kaleidoclass 308 has been constructed to be the ultimate symbol of our fourth grade experience.  Each shape, artifact, stroke and color contains a particular meaning for each individual student.

The images that comprise Kaleidoclass 308 were created on the iPad.  We used two different apps to create each student’s final image.  The foreground was created using the camera and a kaleidoscope app.  Students were to capture an image of their face along with a small artifact that possesses a particular meaning for that student.  The student also chose the predominant shape of the kaleidoscopic image to match their own personality.  They chose hard geometric patterns or flowing circular patterns to symbolize something about themselves.  The background image serves as a border for the kaleidoscope image.  These backgrounds were created with a second iPad app called iOrnament.  The students created digital paintings using colors and symbols that represent themselves in an artistic manner.  Each color and stroke was to symbolize a part of their personality.

When all of the images come together, it creates a wonderful tapestry that emphasizes the importance of each students’ individuality as well as a harmonious compilation of the group as a whole.  Kaleidoclass 308 is the perfect symbol of the fourth grade experience.

The winning bidder will take home this masterpiece which will be accompanied by a hardcover photo book.  The photo book contains all of the images seen above, an individual portrait of each student as well as a short description of each student’s favorite fourth grade memory.

Report Card Pick Day Reminder

Just a reminder... Fourth Grade Report Cards will be available for pick-up tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 6PM in the gym.  Conferences for fourth grade and above are on a first come basis for the third quarter.  I will be in the room from 11:00-2:45 and again from 3:30-6:00.  Conferences are set up this way to enable teachers to meet with students they serve from other grades.

This is a good opportunity to meet with Mrs. Hilliard (science),  Mrs. Chellette (PE),  Mrs. Drinkwater (fine arts), Mrs. Biggs (LRC), or Mr. Pappadogiannis (kung fu).  They will also be available for conferences during the designated times.  Conferences will be limited to ten minutes.

The Scholastic Book fair will be open in the lobby.  The students have complied wishlists for the event.

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Book Fair Tomorrow!!! Preview and Wishlists...

Revolutionary Success!!!

Thanks to all of the families who travelled back in time with us today.  Also, a special thanks to the students who worked hard to produce an authentically meaningful experience for us all.  Good work fourth grade!

TJ: A Man of The People

A Documentary By Cecily and her Awesome Sister.

Colonial Preview...

Tomorrow will be yesterday???? Colonial Presentations will begin at 10:15 AM Colonial Time.
All parents, freinds and family are invited to witness.

Pick Up Stix: A Colonial Game

Colonial Construction Site

Patrick Henry and James Otis

Colonial American Project: Integrated Unit for Social Studies, PE and Science

We have been working with Mrs. Chellete and Mrs. Hilliard on colonial concepts. This week we have begun presenting our integrated Colonial American Projects during PE, Science and Social Studies.  Here is a video displaying the Colonial game of "Pick Up Sticks" which differs slightly from the currently popular game of "Drop Stuff on the Floor and Leave It There" that our kids love to play at home and at school.

Colonial Games: 17th Century Nintendo

CAP Reminder...

Friday, April 12th is the CAP presentation day.  Use the weekend to finalize your projects.  Please remember to take your materials and plan home to remind you of the final details.  Create your props, costume and displays.  We will practice with these during class next week.

Colonial America Invite Revision!!!

Due to the half day schedule the visitation time has been moved to 10:15-11:00 for parents.

We have been working hard in the class researching Colonial Topics and developing our various thesis staements.  If you are available, we would like to invite you to join us in our Colonial Town next Friday, April 12th.
The students will be presenting their colonial projects at this time.

MyOn Reading Website!!!

Go on MyOn!

Special Writing Project for Legacy 2.0

Spring Break Presentations