Letter From Creekside

To: 2010-2011 Fourth-grade Parents

From: Dr. Dan Lomax
Creekside School Principal

Re: Creekside School Open House

Date: December 8, 2010

We are writing to you today with an.!.f!1.E.<:>rtadnatte concerning the transition of your fourth-grader to Creekside School for the 2011-2012 school year. Over the past few weeks we have begun working on a number of elements to support your child's transition to Creekside. Adding the following date and event to your calendar will help secure a smooth and orderly transfer.

Creekside School Open House
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 6:30pm
(Band and Chorus Spring PTA Concert at 8:00 in the Gym)

This Open House night is especially reserved for all families of up-coming fifth-graders who will be transferring to Creekside to continue their education within the Harris County School District. Also families and students who are new to Harris County schools will be encouraged to attend. The evening will start with a short overview and power point of the fifth-grade school day at Creekside and close with a PTA concert at 8:00pm.

The first week of May will also be reserved for each of the elementary schools to take school-day trips to Creekside School (TBD). Your fourth-grader's homeroom teacher will be sending more information to you in the days to come about this trip. During this trip students will again receive a short introduction to their
school day at Creekside, meet fifth-grade teachers, and participate in a more detailed tour! Students especially enjoy hearing about the lockers as well as all of the other learning opportunities here at Creekside.

We feel sure that these opportunities will combine to insure that your student has a smooth and orderly transition to Creekside School. Should you have questions or concerns at this point, please do not hesitate to call the Creekside School main office at (706) 596-1300.

Puppets

We have bag puppets, stick puppets and sock puppets...

Homework

The Twelve Days of Christmath--Created by the Students

On the first day of Christmath,
Toney practiced math with me
All the multiplication properties.

On the second day of Christmath,
Toney practiced math with me
Two word problems,
And all the multiplication properties.

On the third day of Christmath,
Toney practiced math with me
Three hard fractions,
Two word problems,
And all the multiplication properties.

On the fourth day of Christmath,
Toney practiced math with me
Four graphs to graph,
Three hard fractions,
Two word problems,
And all the multiplication properties.

On the fifth day of Christmath,
Toney practiced math with me
Five speed test,
Four graphs to graph,
Three hard fractions,
Two word problems,
And all the multiplication properties.

On the sixth day of Christmath,
Toney practiced math with me
Six division problems,
Five speed test,
Four graphs to graph,
Three hard fractions,
Two word problems,
And all the multiplication properties.

On the seventh day of Christmath,
Toney practiced math with me
Seven double bar graphs,
Six division problems,
Five speed test,
Four graphs to graph,
Three hard fractions,
Two word problems,
And all the multiplication properties.

On the eighth day of Christmath,
Toney practiced math with me
Eight find the area’s,
Seven double bar graphs,
Six division problems,
Five speed test,
Four graphs to graph,
Three hard fractions,
Two word problems,
And all the multiplication properties.

On the ninth day of Christmath,
Toney practiced math with me
Nine line segments,
Eight find the area’s,
Seven double bar graphs,
Six division problems,
Five speed test,
Four graphs to graph,
Three hard fractions,
Two word problems,
And all the multiplication properties.

On the tenth day of Christmath,
Toney practiced math with me
Ten fraction pies,
Nine line segments,
Eight find the area’s,
Seven double bar graphs,
Six division problems,
Five speed test,
Four graphs to graph,
Three hard fractions,
Two word problems,
And all the multiplication properties.

On the eleventh day of Christmath,
Toney practiced math with me
Eleven obtuse angles,
Ten fraction pies,
Nine line segments,
Eight find the area’s,
Seven double bar graphs,
Six division problems,
Five speed test,
Four graphs to graph,
Three hard fractions,
Two word problems,
And all the multiplication properties.

On the twelfth day of Christmath,
Toney practiced math with me
Twelve adding problems,
Eleven obtuse angles,
Ten fraction pies,
Nine line segments,
Eight find the area’s,
Seven double bar graphs,
Six division problems,
Five speed test,
Four graphs to graph,
Three hard fractions,
Two word problems, And all the multiplication properties.

Christmas Party Info--From Mrs. Davin

Dear Parents,
Holiday Greetings! This year, we will be having our Christmas Party on Thursday, December 16th, at 1:15. The kids will be exchanging activity books (which can be found at Wal-Mart or Dollar Tree for about $1.00) and watching a holiday movie. If you are able, please send your favorite food item for the party. It can be anything from snacks, to vegetable trays, to cheese and crackers, to drinks, etc. There are 22 children in our class. Parents are invited and encouraged to stay for the party!!
Hope to see you there!

Thank you for all your help,
Katie Davin
Room Mom
Mr. Toney’s 4th Grade Class

Homework

No written homework tonight.
Vocabulary and Spelling Test tomorrow.

Students should be working on their puppets.

Thanks

Homework

Homework

Vocabulary Words and Example of Usage

1. intrepid– A person who is intrepid acts brave because he or she has no fear.
2. seasoned – A person who is seasoned at something has a lot of experience
with that thing.
3. guidance – Someone who gives guidance provides help and advice.
4. undoubtedly – If something will undoubtedly happen, it will definitely
happen.
5. cherish– If you cherish something, it means a lot to you and you care for it
lovingly.
6. hoist – To hoist something is to raise it, often with mechanical help.
7. delectable – A food described as delectable tastes very good.
8. pristine – If a place is pristine, it is clean and untouched.
9. fragile – If a thing is fragile, it is easily broken or damaged.
10. privilege – A privilege is a special advantage or right that only certain
people can have.

Spelling REVIEW Words:

event, rival, solar, moment, unannounced, reuse, retrace, unpleasant, nonmetal, likable, comfortable, horrible, invisible, loneliness, requirement, fearless, cotton, listen, fountain, orphan

Puppet Show Rubric--Due: Tuesday 12/14

Christmas Party Gift Exchange

For Christmas this year our class is having a party!! The party will be on December 16th after lunch. I am asking each student to bring in an activity book to give as a gift. You can find these books for about $1.00 at Wal-Mart or stores like the Dollar Tree. I will number the books and then let students draw numbers to see which book they will receive. Students are more than welcome to bring their books early, and I will keep them until the party. Thank you for all that you do!

Homework

Homework