tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56920274629321221282011-10-11T00:50:55.378-05:00Current news for fourth graders and their parents from Mrs. Hackmann & Mrs. Johnson at St. Jacobi Lutheran School.Mr. Albrechthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09651126495447685558noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692027462932122128.post-29248969814326371502011-06-01T18:11:00.002-05:002011-06-01T18:19:34.590-05:002011-06-01T18:19:34.590-05:00

Wow, here it is the last day of school. Sure went by fast. The kids have been told this, but I am telling you parents also. Sometimes kids forget.Recorders came home last week. Please keep them in a safe place so we can use them again next year.Mr. Albrecht is planning to try something new next year which would involve NOT using crates. However, I recommend you hang onto them because they are

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I guess I forgot to get this out sooner, but there really isn't anything new. It even sounds like God will bless us with a really nice day.For everyone:Wear comfortable shoes since we will do a LOT of walking. Dressing in layers might be good so that if it gets warm, you can take a layer off.We will have time in the gift shop, so bring along a little money if shopping is your thing.Bring along a

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Sorry this is late, but at least it is still Tuesday. Just a couple quick notes.Spelling test this week will be on Friday instead of Thursday to give the AHA group an extra day.The note about Old World Wisconsin that came home today was for parents who have signed up to go, or who intend to sign up to go. Information for the students will be posted this weekend. Most of the info is the same: wear

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Thank you to all the parents who helped us sing on Sunday. Everyone did a great job of using their talents to sing praises to our Lord.Don't forget to build a "car" and bring it to school on Monday, May 16. Check the previous blog for details.This week Thursday is track and field day for grades 6-8. Grades 4-5 will be using part of that day as an arbor day for the city of Greenfield. Since we

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Surprise, it's a Friday note!The oral reports yesterday were amazing and fun to watch. The kids did a great job, and some of them even asked to do it again.We sing this Sunday in the 10:45 service. If you have not yet been to a practice, please come to the classroom at 10:15 so that we can go through it a few times before Mrs. Bloomquist leaves to play for church. The kids, and those who have

Mrs. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17510691555472029015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692027462932122128.post-27909768491682542742011-05-01T16:00:00.002-05:002011-05-01T16:10:57.872-05:002011-05-01T16:10:57.872-05:00

What did we learn on Family Tree Day?1. We are very blessed with many modern conveniences, such as indoor toilets, running water, and comfortable shoes.2. We are thankful that we do not have to walk 2 miles to school each day.3. Our ancestors came from many different countries and from 4 of the 7 continents.4. If is fun to look at old things.5. We liked playing games, but we missed our playground

Mrs. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17510691555472029015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692027462932122128.post-56744192186114675982011-04-19T09:19:00.002-05:002011-04-19T09:32:17.903-05:002011-04-19T09:32:17.903-05:00

Yes, I realize that this is late this week, and yes, I realize that it has also been a long time. Since no one has been complaining or asking questions because they don't know what's going on, I figure all is well.As your child has probably already told you, there is no spelling this week, or next week. We are taking some time off to practice penmanship, which seems to have deteriorated. But you

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Monday is the beginning of the fourth quarter. It is a chance for a fresh start one more time. You get one more chance to do the very best you can in fourth grade.It is also a time when some kids tend to lose ground. The weather gets nice, and other things seem to be more fun. But think of it in terms of baseball. You need to get to home plate if you want to score. If you stop now, at third base,

Mrs. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17510691555472029015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692027462932122128.post-57636063196162605402011-03-06T12:48:00.002-06:002011-03-06T12:59:05.732-06:002011-03-06T12:59:05.732-06:00

Science NewsMost of the kids told me last week what they are planning to do for the science fair. Monday is the deadline for taking care of this. Yes, the fair is 8 weeks away, but it is important to plan ahead, especially if you are doing an experiment, and especially if you have plans to be gone for spring break and/or Easter break. Remember, you can't just say, "I'm doing something with

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Surprise! It's a middle of the week blog.I talked to the kids today about science fair projects, and we are giving them until Tuesday,March 1 to decide on a project. Some of the kids are asking questions for which I need the opinion of others, so I am going to ask at our faculty meeting on Monday. I know I recommended the sciencebuddies.org website, but you also need to realize that not

Mrs. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17510691555472029015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692027462932122128.post-779505196339128192011-02-13T14:03:00.002-06:002011-02-13T14:10:28.226-06:002011-02-13T14:10:28.226-06:00

Three quick reminders for this week:1. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Check back to a previous note for more information.2. Thursday is the science fair question and answer night. Be sure to bring your child along, if you can. There is also more info on that in a previous note as well as in the daily anouncements.3. This one may be new to you, but the kids have known for a few days. During the

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Spelling this week will be contractions. There was no pretest today, and the list that comes home will have 20 contractions to learn. The test on Thursday will be sentences containing contractions.One important part of spelling contractions is putting the apostrophe in exactly the correct spot. This would be a good thing to practice when writing the words at home.There is no blog word this week

Mrs. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17510691555472029015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692027462932122128.post-56544081587561129992011-01-23T11:33:00.002-06:002011-01-23T11:42:20.870-06:002011-01-23T11:42:20.870-06:00

Congratulations to Kyle, who took third place in the St. Jacobi Geography Bee. Considering that first and second place went to eighth graders, Kyle's performance was outstanding! Great job!Remember that family tree forms need to be filled out and returned by this Friday, January 28.A few weeks ago, in afternoon devotion, the fourth graders wrote a song of praise. Here are the words; it is sung to

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Our Christmas collection for the almoner fund was $55.70. Thank you for your generosity in helping those less fortunate.We just finished reading The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in class, and we have started watching the movie. I assumed that everyone would have seen it by now, but have since learned that some have not. While the book is excellent, there are a few parts in the movie that are

Mrs. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17510691555472029015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692027462932122128.post-31274472797546248882011-01-10T08:16:00.002-06:002011-01-10T08:28:35.843-06:002011-01-10T08:28:35.843-06:00

Today we begin the first full week of school in 2011. That means there will be spelling words coming home today and a test on Thursday.The kids seem to have adjusted to the minor schedule change caused by the switch between Mr. Albrecht and me. Therefore the blog word this week is switch and I will be looking for it in your assignment notebook on Friday during lunch. It has been awhile since we

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After putting about 2500 miles on the car, my husband and I are now safely back from Texas. It was quick, but God kept us safe all the while. It will now take some time for me to get caught up on correcting, so please be patient.Remember that family trees are due soon. I neglected to remind you about that over break, so I am giving you until the end of January to finish them.Finally, a change is

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This may be the last blog for 2010, but you never know.There will probably NOT be a Tuesday folder this week because of the chaos of the Christmas party. Students may start bringing gifts tomorrow already. This includes their $1 gift for their classmate as well as the suggested $4 offering for those less fortunate.In case y'all haven't heard, I will be spending a good deal of my Christmas break

Mrs. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17510691555472029015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692027462932122128.post-91717943763125064912010-12-15T11:23:00.002-06:002010-12-15T11:31:12.534-06:002010-12-15T11:31:12.534-06:00

Spelling this week is days of the week and months. The test will be on Friday instead of Thursday because the kids just got the list yesterday. Each child also has to learn the Spanish word for his/her birth month. This word is not capitalized. Other than the Spanish word, everyone is taking the same test.There will be a science test tomorrow, but it will not be necessary to study for it. The

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Here is the information you need for Monday. We are going to see "A Christmas Carol" at WLC. The play begins at 12 noon, and the bus leaves at 11:20 am. We will be eating a very early lunch before we leave. These are the parents who signed up to go. If you wish to drive yourself and meet us there, instead of taking the bus, you may do so. Just let me know so we aren't waiting for

Mrs. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17510691555472029015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692027462932122128.post-21074085398415741962010-12-06T15:48:00.002-06:002010-12-06T15:53:16.186-06:002010-12-06T15:53:16.186-06:00

Permission slips came home today regarding the pep grant. Please sign and return ASAP. Your child signed one in school today also. Those that came home are one/family.Spelling this week is different. We are doing homonyms. Your child did not get an individual list this time. We are all practicing the same words, and there will be a sentence test on Thursday, with all students taking the same

Mrs. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17510691555472029015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692027462932122128.post-91392737361362711242010-11-23T10:13:00.002-06:002010-11-23T10:37:59.632-06:002010-11-23T10:37:59.632-06:00

This is also coming home today in your Tuesday folder.ScienceThe test for this unit will be next week Wed. Dec. 1. A study guide will be coming home on Monday.SingingWe sing with grade 3 in church this Wednesday at 7:00. Please meet in the classroom at 6:40 to warm up with our pianist. We will be sitting upstairs in the balcony. If you want your child to join you after we sing, please let him/her

Mrs. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17510691555472029015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692027462932122128.post-5898331657946507612010-11-21T14:48:00.003-06:002010-11-21T14:49:57.205-06:002010-11-21T14:49:57.205-06:00

This will be short and quick. I just want to let you know that there will be a Tuesday note in your folder this week filled with lots of information about the coming weeks. I will also post the same information here. Stay tuned.

Mrs. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17510691555472029015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692027462932122128.post-85015222090937221242010-11-14T21:46:00.002-06:002010-11-14T21:58:25.821-06:002010-11-14T21:58:25.821-06:00

It was great to have time to chat with all the fourth grade parents. I hope all of you enjoyed your days off also.The mini-report is due in one week, November 22.Your "bread-in-a-bag" should be sealed in a closet somewhere. Bring it to school on Wednesday.The form to fill out for your interview with a smoker should have come home today. The student should interview the smoker and write down the

Mrs. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17510691555472029015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692027462932122128.post-54067738788465288292010-11-07T16:47:00.003-06:002010-11-07T16:56:30.077-06:002010-11-07T16:56:30.077-06:00

On Friday, I handed out instructions for doing a mini-report for science. It should be self-explanatory, but I will clarify a few points. This is NOT a major report which requires a title page, bibliography, etc. That one will come later. This is about one page of information about a disease that is of interest to the student for whatever reason. Even though a formal bibliography is not required,

Mrs. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17510691555472029015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692027462932122128.post-7856659748916651242010-10-31T13:56:00.002-05:002010-10-31T14:41:54.758-05:002010-10-31T14:41:54.758-05:00

Today we begin the second quarter. For the kids, it's like a clean slate, a chance to start over. If the first quarter did not go well, we get another chance. If it DID go well, perhaps it's time to dig in and challenge ourselves to work above and beyond what is expected.There will be a spelling test this week Thursday, but there will be no spelling next week, just as there was none last week.

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