Ms. Dehr's Classroom

So Proud!! May 12, 2012

I am SO PROUD of how hard my class is working on the KPrep test this week!! No one has given up (and it’s been long and grueling and I think any of us would find the tests difficult and stressful). I’m so proud of everyone!! Keep up the great work!!!

On a personal note, I’ve had to leave after testing each day this week because my oldest daughter, Anna, has been very sick. She spent the last two nights at Kosair’s and I’m not sure how many more. Your kids may have mentioned it to you, and I wanted you to know what’s going on. We’re not sure what is wrong but are working on getting her well. In the meantime, I’ll be there for testing and hopefully the last 12 days of school!!!

We still have testing on Monday (Science) and Tuesday (Science and Language Mechanics) and then we’re FINISHED! Yay!!!  After that we have a four day week (due to election day) and a two day week (due to Memorial Day).  I don’t anticipate sending home any more homework during that time period. I know we are all ready for summer and the kids are working so hard so I don’t see a need for that. However, please try to keep your child reading every night as that will make a huge difference!!

I have a small parting gift for each student that I’ll give out on the last day. If you won’t be here, please let me know ahead of time.

It’s been a joy teaching your child this year! Thank you so much!

Book Report Due March 16!!! March 6, 2012

Your child received information a week ago about the Sandwich Book Report, which is due March 16. He or she should be reading a realistic fiction novel and should be nearly finished with it by now. If not, I’d suggest a lot of reading this week!

After I’m convinced the student has read the book, I’ll hand out the special pages needed to create the Sandwich Book Report (bread, lettuce, meat, tomato, etc.). Each child has been given CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS on how to complete this book report, but I have extra instructions if necessary.

This isn’t a hard project, and it can be very fun. However, if your child doesn’t turn it in then it will be a Zero on his/her reading grade, which will be very difficult to pull up no matter how many A’s and B’s he or she may get.

Thanks for your help in this matter.

Judy Dehr

4th Grade Teacher

Hartstern Elementary

Congratulations! March 5, 2012

Congratulations to the following students from my homeroom who turned in all their homework during the month of February:

Alexis, Amber, Corey, Jacob, Jeannie, Jordan, Makenzie, Sammy.

Ms. Dehr

Here’s What We’re Learning. . . . February 17, 2012

In reading this week and next we are learning about Black History (in celebration of Black History Month) as well as world history (as we read Number the Stars.) We are also working on being able to answer a variety of Language Arts questions in a timely manner since the test in May will be timed this year.

In writing, we are finishing up our short stories and learning how to write a persuasive piece. As always, we are continuing to learn about phonics, spelling, vocabulary and prefix words.

In Math Mrs. Turner is working with the class as they study fractions, and in Science they are learning about weather and a variety of instruments used to detect weather.

Social Studies brings with it our study of Kentucky history. We are just beginning to learn about the different regions in Kentucky.

Volunteers from Stage One have been in every day this week working with the fourth graders on drama and history (based on the play, Number the Stars, which we will be going to see on March 1.)

Here’s How to Help . . . . February 5, 2012

Congratulations! February 2, 2012

Congrats to the following students who consistently turned in all their homework during the month of January. As a reward, they will receive two out of homework passes!!

Alexis, Braydon, Jacob, Jayla, Jeannie, Corey, Jordan, Makenzie, Rae Von, Sammy

Just a little poll to get to know each other better . . . . January 31, 2012

From Mark Twain: January 31, 2012

“A person who won’t read has no advantage over someone who can’t read.”

Mark Twain

Your Child Will Be a Published Author! January 18, 2012

I am beginning to work with the students on their books they will be writing. Through a company called Student Treasures, your child will have a free copy of a book that he/she will write and illustrate. I will be passing out the pages to the students in the next couple weeks. They will be illustrating their own cover (hard cover book) as well as writing and illustrating the entire story. In April I will send them all off to be printed and every child will get one free copy. It won’t cost you a thing! However, if you want to order extra copies, that will need to be done ahead of time. I’ll be sending home order information about these books soon. Your child will be able to work on this at school and/or at home. Remember, it won’t cost you anything unless you want to order more than one copy! It’s very cool!!

Ms. Dehr

Report Card Time!! January 11, 2012

Report cards will be going home next Wednesday (January 18).

Don’t forget that you can get rewards for good grades! You can earn six free doughnuts at Krispy Kreme, a kid’s scoop at Graeter’s and a free movie rental at Family Video!