Welcome to Ms. Haas' Fourth Grade Class!
 
A few reminders:

Christina, Sara and Tina will be the drivers. Mamta, Jessica and Amanda will be passengers.
We will leave at 9ish right after News Team.
Children should wear nice attire. Boys-long pants (jeans are ok), collar shirts, sneakers are fine Girls-skirt and top or a dress, sneakers are fine
Children should arrive at school dressed and ready, but they may bring a change of clothes for the afternoon.

See you tomorrow,
Ms. Haas
 
ST Math 01/30/2012
 
ST Math is a grade-level math program that Gillispie recently added to complement our textbook and classroom instruction. The children complete math activities on the computer and I receive records, so I can track their progress.

The children have been instructed by me and it is a school policy that the ST Math program only be used at school. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Kim Haas
 
 
I wanted to let each of you know that I will be in Florida all next week and also on Monday of the following week. I will return to the classroom on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. I have a sister who had surgery last Thursday and I need to be with her during her recovery.

I will miss being with the children, but I was happy I got to spend time with them last week on our trip to San Juan Capistrano. I was very pleased with their behavior and overall level of interest during the two days. They are a wonderful group of children and I am glad I am teaching them this year. I told them yesterday that I would be out and I was touched by their questions and concerns about my sister.

If your child is going to be absent during the time I am gone you may email me to let me know, but you may also check with Leslie Tsusaki (the sub) regarding the daily work or homework assignments. The children know Leslie and she is excited to be spending time with the them. Jo Shieh may also be contacted.

News Team Reporters-The Week of January 23, 2012

Ashley-sports and weather
Ryan-anchor and local
Carina-world

Please email me the article(s) on Monday, so I will be aware of the content being presented on Tuesday when I return. On Wednesday, bring a copy of the article to school and I will approve it at that time. Thank you!

Have a wonderful long weekend. See you soon.
Kim Haas
 
 
Pasty Marino will be the parent I contact on Friday afternoon when we are leaving Lazy W Ranch. She will email everyone regarding the arrival time on campus. We usually return to school around 2:30 or 3:00 on Friday.

Enjoy your evening,
Kim Haas
 
 
Here are some reminders for our upcoming overnight field trip
Thursday, January 5-Friday, January 6:

*Meet in the Sorella parking lot at 8:15 (I have approved this with the 3 businesses, so please be respectful of their space) We will plan to leave around 8:45.
*Bring a sack lunch!!!!!!!!!
*No homework Wednesday night
*Don't forget to bring a bottle of water or refillable container for water
*Bring long pants and closed toed shoes (no shorts)
* Look over the packing list and bring the necessary items

Please let me know if you have any questions. I will provide name tags for everyone Thursday morning.
Ms. Haas

 
 
The Wordly Wise Test will be on Friday, but no additional homework will be given on Wednesday or Thursday nights due to the holiday party and program.

Overnight Trip-January 5-6, 2012

Chaperones:
Mamta Buch, William Curtis, Amanda Machenheimer, and John Otterson (John Fowler will be one of the  drivers/chaperones for Ms. Shieh's class)
Thank you for volunteering to drive. I know you will enjoy the trip.

Have a nice holiday break. I am looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday for the program.
 
 
Note from Mrs. Jacobs about holiday attire for the program.
Dear Parents,

The Holiday Program is coming up on Friday, December 16.  The Choir and Grades 3 through 6 will be singing at the 1:30 show.
The boys should wear long pants and a collared shirt (no jeans, please). The girls should wear a nice dress or skirt and blouse.  Holiday colors such as green, red, or blue would be nice. 
I am looking forward to seeing you at the Holiday Program!
Sincerely,

Linda Jacobs

Holiday party-Thursday, December 15, from 9:00-10:30 in the classroom. Patsy Marino is planning a holiday breakfast party with games for the children.


 
 
Royce-Local and Anchor
Bella-World
Rohin-Sports and Weather

Each reporter should bring in their article(s) for Ms. Haas to approve and read over on Monday and Wednesday. The students will present their articles on Tuesday and Thursdays at 8:45 to their classmates and parents.
 
Overnight Trip 11/29/2011
 
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 30, I will be sending home all the information for our overnight trip to San Juan Capistrano and Lazy W Ranch.

Please read over all the information and let me know if you have any questions.

All the forms and a check made payable to The Gillispie School are due on Friday, December 9, 2011.
 
 
News Team Reporters
Gerald- Anchor and Local
Maxwell- Sports and Weather
Drew-World

Each reporter should bring in their article(s) for Ms. Haas to approve and read over on Monday and Wednesday. They will present their articles on Tuesday and Thursdays at 8:45 to their classmates and parents.

Book Report Update
  • Book reports are due Monday, November 14
  • Each student will need to bring in a summary of the book (typed or hand written) and one project from the book report form
  • The summary should include a few paragraphs about: the main characters, setting, and any recommendations.
  • Presentations will occur Tuesday, November 15-Friday, November 18 during regular class time
Let me know if you have any questions.
Kim Haas