Language Links

This year we have used varied ways of practicing grammar and language mechanics. Here are a few links I think you may find helpful and could just be fun for your child!
www.quia.com is a wonderful site. Just ask for the 30 day free trial. There are many subjects to choose from to study.
www.kent.k12.wa.us/curriculum.writing/elem_writing/Bib is another site with several activities.
Also, www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_4th_original is another site to try.
Reviewing nightly the work we've done in class will also be helpful. Encourage your child to double check their work and not to rush.

Don't Miss ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA 2009!!!!!!!!

If you have never come to one of Chets Creeks ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA'S then you have a huge, family fun, evening waiting for you. Don't miss it this year, because we have lots of wonderful guest artists attending, and plenty of hands on art activities in which to participate for all age levels. NOT TO MENTION THE SCHOOL WIDE STUDENT ART EXHIBITION TO EXPERIENCE. Everyone is sure to have a fantastic time and see some awesome artwork. When is it, you ask????

Friday, April 24th from 6:00-8:00

We look forward to seeing you there!

Lady Liberty

Today we had the opportunity to listen and learn from Lady Liberty. We learned many fascinating facts about the history of the statue. Did you know that the statue was actually the color of copper when she came to Liberty Island in May of 1885? Through weathering, she has turned green, which is called "petina."
The Statue of Liberty was sent to America in 300 pieces! Her base contains a copper box filled with a copy of the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, newspapers from the time she was built, and her story of how she was created.
After learning all these facts and having class pictures taken, the students went to four different "fun" stations that allowed them the liberty to choose their activities for the day. What fun we had!

Wild About Woolbur

Our class had the opportunity to hear the story Wilbur by Leslie Helakoski before any other class in the building! Shhh! We ADORED the loveable Wilbur. We wrote powerful poetry about Wilbur(this is Elizabeth's poem!), we read and reread the story to see if the picture clues matched the text, we analyzed the picture clues to deepen comprehension, we learned rich and delicious vocabulary, and are now anxiously awaiting the arrival of Leslie Helakowski!

Help Us Make A Difference!!

HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

As you know, this year Chets Creek will be hosting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event on May 1st and 2nd! To get our kids involved in making a difference, we are holding a COIN COLLECTION DRIVE at our school. We will be collecting coins in our classroom. Students can bring in spare change to donate to cancer. You can help them earn change by letting them do chores around the house, by doing extra reading, and more! Students will also have a chance to earn change to put in our jug through positive behavior in our classroom. The coin drive will go until Friday, April 24th. Last year, we raised almost $3,000, so let’s do it again! As always, thank you for your support!