Announcements
"In many ways, September feels like the busiest time of the year. The kids go back to school, work piles up after (summer), and Thanksgiving is suddenly upon us."
Brene Brown
IMPORTANT LINKS
Assignments
Homework on Monday through Thursday includes focused practice of the day's math work. READ something amazing each night - just enjoy! Log-in to ST Math and Typing Agent. Three nights a week for each is the expectation.
Our Weekly Specials
Monday: Music
Tuesday: Physical Education
Wednesday: Art
Thursday: Library
Friday: Guidance (alternate weeks)
Chorus (each week)
Educational Tools & Games
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Salem Math Tools and GamesLog into ST Math along with many other sites that allow students to practice their math skills!
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Typing AgentLog into your Typing Agent lessons from school or home to practice your typing skills.
Order Scholastic Books Online
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Scholastic Reading ClubUse classroom code: GYF6G
Challenging Times: Be Good to Others - and Yourself
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GOOD JOB (Alicia Keys): cover by One Voice CC
Medical workers, law enforcement, restaurant & retail workers, municipal crews, military, transportation and delivery workers, parents, kids...ALL of us are doing all we can to get through these times together. So,"Good Job" and THANK YOU!
For Your Calendar
now to Friday October 2 - Reading Benchmarks
Friday October 9 - Scholastic Book orders due.
► Online ordering - use Class Code: GYF6G
Class Schedule
A Typical Day
8:45 - 9:00 a.m. - Announcements/Pledge/Mindful Moment
9:00 - 10:00 - Math
10:00 - 10:45 - Writing Workshop
10:45 - 11:15 - Word Study
11:15 a.m. - 11:55 p.m. - weekly "Specials": (Art, Music, P.E. ...)
12:00 - 12:45 - recess and lunch
12:45 - 1:40 - Content Block: Project Lead the Way (STEM), Social Studies, ST Math
1:40 - 2:10 - Intervention Block and Reading Support
2:15 - 2:55 - Reading Workshop
3:00 p.m. - Dismissal
Classroom Update
Excellent Resources for Parents
How to Raise a Reader by Pamela Paul & Maria Russo - Wow! The authors of this valuable guide have given parents (and teachers, librarians, grandparents, children's care-givers - all who value literacy) a priceless gift. This wise, accessible, and reassuring book is packed with terrific advice, inspiring tips, and highly appealing, current book suggestions. The authors' knowledge and enthusiasm make this a true pleasure to read. HTRAR delivers on its promise to help foster a "a lifelong love of books”. Spread the word, this is a gem! (Workman Publishing Co., September 2019)
The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction by Meghan C. Gurdon - Reading aloud to children, both as a teacher and a parent, has provided me with some of the most enjoyable time that I have ever experienced. Gurdon’s book describes, with passion and the authority, the seemingly endless benefits of this simple practice. “For everyone, reading aloud engages the mind in complex narratives; for children, it’s an irreplaceable gift that builds vocabulary, fosters imagination, and kindles a lifelong appreciation of language, stories and pictures”. Convincing research and practical advice are presented in a readable, encouraging way. (Harper, January 2019)
Teacher, Fourth Grade
Fisk School Resources
Quick Links
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SSD Elementary Library Databases
Links to Brain Pop, Book Flix, ST Math and many more useful sites that you visit often!
Memories!
More memories...
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Class Video - '19 -'20
This year-end video highlights an unusual, but TERRIFIC year! -
We Are Fisk
This video, made by Mr. Dave Halpin in late March, highlights the Fisk community's impressive success as remote learners. We had been at it for just over a week! -
Salem Scramble 9/19
This 3-minute video captures all the fun, excitement, and MUD of Salem's annual Scramble. Plenty of Falcons here... Go Fisk!
