Looking for numbers...

We began our new chapter in Math today by looking for various numbers in the newspaper. The students flipped through to find a number in the millions place, a percent, a number written in word form, etc. Here are some pictures of the work in progress:

Our Fish!

We are excited that Kristina brought in guppies for our fish tank!
Here they are!

Back to School Night

It was really nice to finally meet the parents of my wonderful students! Thank you for taking the time out of your busy evening to come in for a visit. For those that were unable to attend, feel free to stop by after school one afternoon to check out our classroom.

Kids: your parents were impressed with how well your desks were organized! Your bio-poems were a hit!

Heroes

Scholastic Suggestions for September

The Scholastic Lucky and Arrow Book Orders and Click Order for September is being sent home on Friday. There are many interesting books in this order. You can send cash or a check made out to Scholastic, in an envelope with your child's name and "Scholastic Order". You can also online this year at
www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Class User Name: mrsdowd
Password: 4ocs

Here are some of my recommendations for each order:

Presidental Pets - book that tells about the different pets that have been in the Whitehouse, including a hippo
Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the Last Straw - paperback, not sold in stores
50 Amazing States Book and CD-ROM to become an expert on all 50 states
Family Huddle - a football book written by Archie, Eli, and Peyton Manning!

Ripley's Believe it or Not - 2010 edition hardcover
Everything You Need to Know Pack - 6 homework helper books for all subjets
Island of the Blue Dolphins - Can a 12 year old girl survive on a deserted island alone?
Books about current movies - G-Force, Transformers 2, GI Joe

Computer games: Type to Learn, Adventure Workshop 4th-6th Grade, I Spy Fun House
Wii and Nintendo DS games: Backyard Baseball 2010, Learn Math, Escape the Museum

See you tomorrow!

I'm looking forward to see all of the smiling faces on my 4th graders tomorrow!

School Supplies for Mrs. Dowd's Class

Hello to my 4th grade class of 2009-2010! I'm sure you will want to start shopping for your school supplies with September 2nd just around the corner! Oxford is providing most of the supplies you will need for the school year. The following is a list of the items that you will need to bring to school with you on the first day.

• 1 pocket folder – pick a “fun” design – this will be used for your homework folder
• 4 jumbo sized stretchy book covers – (I saw these at Target and Walmart for 50 cents)
• 1 zippered pencil case – to hold your pencils, scissors, and other supplies you will get in school
• 1 pair of scissors – preferably Fiskars brand
• 4-5 pencils –either mechanical pencils or pre-sharpened pencils

A homework agenda book will be provided. I will sign the agenda book daily to show that your child has written in his/her homework correctly. Parents will sign nightly when all homework is completed.

I have markers, crayons, colored pencils, and glue sticks, but you may bring small packs if you would like to have your own in your desk. If you want to bring a small sharpener, be sure it is the type that holds the pencil shavings.

Please DO NOT bring in Trapper Keepers or any other type of binder. They are too large to be stored in your desk.

I will be updating our site as it gets closer to September. Feel free to send me an email if you have any questions: hdowd@oxfordcentral.org

Sincerely,
Mrs. Dowd

FUN summer activities

Click on the link below the picture to create your own story starter!

Story Starter Spinner

Last Day of School & Bill Sloan Visit

I just want to thank all of the fourth grade students for a wonderful year! We have so many special memories from our year that we will never forget. Here are some pictures from our last day of 4th grade and Bill's visit. I hope you all enjoy your summer! Keep in touch hdowd@oxfordcentral.org
Love,
Mrs. Dowd











Post cards from Bill in the background

Field Day 2009!

This week's events

Tuesday night 6-7:30 Oxford's Got Talent!
Come on out for a fun family event - watch students from grades 4-8 perform their talents - singing, dancing, acting, etc!

Thursday night 6-8 Ocean Night!
Check out our Kelp Forest and Eelgrass information!

US States and Capitals Games!

Friday, June 5th, the students will be taking their 50 states and capitals test. You can play some fun games while reviewing for the test:

States and Capitals games

New Jersey t-shirts and Mother's day flowers

The students created New Jersey t-shirts as a way to remember information they learned while studying New Jersey history this year. Below are 2 photos, one to show off their shirts, and one of the kids showing off!


For Mother's Day, the students decorated a flower pot for Mom and planted a snapdragon. Happy Mother's Day to all our Moms!

Liberty Science Center photos