Feel free to preview the vocabulary list of terms we are learning about in science.
Download ForceandmotionVocabulary with Definitions
November 10, 2009
Native Americans Study Guide
Our Native Americans test is this Thursday. Below is a blank study guide that we have been completing in class. Should you need a blank copy for any reason click and save/print. This should be coming home along with our social studies book to review so that we'll be ready to rock on Thursday.
November 05, 2009
Reading Log
Click on the link below to access our weekly reading log. Feel free to use this form if you are absent or if you lose your's for the week! Please make sure to fill in the dates as I left this blank for that purpose.
Download BlankWeekly Reading Log
Student Bus Pass Note
Click on the link below and you can access a copy of the new Cobb County Student Bus Pass. You should be able to save but if not, you can always refer back to this post!
November 02, 2009
Skills Tutor for Students
Parents and students-
Below is the link to access skills tutor for skills practice homework all year long. I also have listed for you the password, and site ID numer. You might want to bookmark the site as a favorite so it will be easy to access each time.
Username: media stick number Password: 1234 Site ID #: kemp01
Be sure to check your child's agenda for any new practice each week.
October 24, 2009
Traditional Literature
In our 2nd 9-weeks of school, we'll be reading traditional literature: folktales, fables, and tall tales. In class this week, we read an example of each: Jack and the Bean Tree, The Tortoise and the Hare, and Pecos Bill and the Haunted House.
We examined and took notes of the similarities and differences in their features:
Download features_of_traditional_literature.doc
If you would like to read the stories we read in class or find more stories, check out the websites below and enjoy!
Jack and the Bean Tree The Tortoise and the Hare Pecos Bill
October 20, 2009
Red Ribbon Week
Monday, October 26 Theme: Make Footprints Worth Followin
Wear provided red ribbons
Wear silly slippers
Tuesday, October 27 Theme: Drugs Turn You Inside Out
Wear provided stickers
Wear your clothes inside out
Kempy the Cougar will wear a red ribbon and visit the morning car pool lane
Wednesday, October 28 Theme: Put a Cap on Drugs
Wear provided stickers
Wear your favorite hat
Thursday, October 29 Theme: Put Drugs to Rest
Wear provided stickers
Wear your pajamas
Kempy the Cougar will wear a red ribbon and visit the morning bus lane
Friday, October 30 Theme: Wear Red Day
Wear provided stickers
Wear something red
Monday, October 26 Theme: Make Footprints Worth Followin
Wear provided red ribbons
Wear silly slippers
Tuesday, October 27 Theme: Drugs Turn You Inside Out
Wear provided stickers
Wear your clothes inside out
Kempy the Cougar will wear a red ribbon and visit the morning car pool lane
Wednesday, October 28 Theme: Put a Cap on Drugs
Wear provided stickers
Wear your favorite hat
Thursday, October 29 Theme: Put Drugs to Rest
Wear provided stickers
Wear your pajamas
Kempy the Cougar will wear a red ribbon and visit the morning bus lane
Friday, October 30 Theme: Wear Red Day
Wear provided stickers
Wear something red
October 06, 2009
Veteran's Day
Veteran's
Day is approaching and we would love to write letters to family members
and friends that have served in the military! If you have someone that
you would like for our class to write to, please send contact me either via
email with their name and address or send in a note with your child! Thank you!
October 05, 2009
September 30, 2009
September 28, 2009
Water Cycle Study Information
Students-
Below you can click on the link to view answers/page numbers to the study guide for the water cycle test tomorrow, September 29th.
Download Watercyclestudyguideanswers
Picture Retakes
Attention- Friday, Oct 2nd will be picture retakes. If your child was not photographed on the original picture day, please plan on having pictures made. This picture will be the photo for the yearbook. Also, if you are unhappy with the first round of pictures, they can be remade, but the unwanted pictures will need to be returned to the photographer on picture day. Picture payment envelopes are available in the front office or have your child let me know if you need one and it will be sent home asap!
Kemp Kamp-o-Ree Rain Date
Our annual Kemp Kamp-o-Ree's rain date is for Friday, October 9th. I hope to see you there! Great food, fun and plenty of entertainment is always on the menu for this great tradition. If you need information, let me know!
Do you think you have great aim? Come out and dunk Mrs. Dickinson in the dunking booth! That's right, I will be in the dunking booth for 30 minutes from 7:30-8:00
Hope to see you there! 
September 27, 2009
Helping Clarkdale
Parents-
Be sure to visit the Kemp home page if you have any questions about items that are needed. The link below will direct you if you need it!
September 21, 2009
Movie Date Change
Due to the inclement weather at this time, Ms. Bastuba and I have decided to change the movie date to September 29th. Your child will bring home a new slip to sign and return by this Thursday.
Thank you!!
September 17, 2009
Let's go to the movies!!
Parents and Students-
Coming home today is a permission slip for your child to bring in regarding our class outing to see "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs!!" If you need the form, click on the link below. I can't wait to see the movie with you-it's going to be so much fun!!
When: Monday, September 21, 2009
Time: Movie starts at 4:50 and we will meet at 4:30
Where: Movies 278 at HWY 278 and Metromont Road (Near Target)
September 12, 2009
Multiplication
We are covering multiplication in Math. Click on the parent letter for ideas and activities you can easily incorporate while hanging around the house. Check out the websites for fun practice!
Download Parent-letter--1st-9-weeks-1
The Water Cycle
Click on the newsletter link for information on what will be covered in as we learn more on the water cycle. Check out the interactive websites if you would like to investigate more on the process that occurs during the water cycle!
Download Parent-newsletter--water
Good Study Habits
Students,
A good, quiet study place is important to have so that you may concentrate. A place that is free of distractions. Click on the study link below and see if you are able to answer YES to all of the following questions:
Parents,
Check out the questions with your child and maybe set out a special study place. Reference resources might also be beneficial to have nearby. Reference sources will help you find information about topics, locate facts, and answer questions you might have while studying or completing homework. Click on the link below and you will find five types of reference sources that are helpful. Each type is available in print forms, on CD-ROMs, and on the Internet.
Download reference_sources.doc
Happy Studying!
Scholastic BookFLIX
Parents and Students-
Scholastic BookFLIX is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration. Click the link below to access this resource. Listed below is the username and password to allow you into the site to explore and enjoy
Username: kemp Password: bookflix
Great Website for Spelling Practice
Click below to enter SpellingCity.com. This program will help you study your spelling words. You can type in the words for each week and there are great practice and tests that your child can take. Turn up your volume because this program will read your words to you and use them correctly in a sentence. Enjoy and happy studying!
September 11, 2009
September 11th Newsletter
Parents and Students-
Check out our newsletter and have a great weekend!
September 06, 2009
Newsletter
Parents-
Check what's been happening in our class this month! Always check back to the blog for current newsletters and more!
August 27, 2009
Map Skill Unit
Parents-
Our first unit of study in Social Studies incorporates Map Skills. We will be having a quiz next Tuesday to get our minds ready for a test on Wednesday. Don't stress! Study guides will be sent home to ensure everyone is good to go!
Vocabulary Words to Review: Physical / Political Map, Landform, Elevation, Coastal Plain, Continental Divide, Great Basin, Great Plains, Great Lakes, Map Key, Legend, Symbol, Compass Rose, Latitude, Longitude, Equator, Prime Meridian, Scale
Check out the websites below for some fun practice.
August 26, 2009
Place Value Wesite
A great website to have fun with place value! Click on the link below.
Math Baseball
Play "Math Baseball" on this website!
Open House
Parents-
Last night was a wonderful night! It was great to share all the exciting topics with you which will be taught this year in 4th. Below is a link to the parent packet that was shared. I am looking forward to such a fantastic year with both you and your child!
August 24, 2009
August 20, 2009
Upcoming Dates
Below are dates to just keep up with!
8/20 Sally Foster Gift Wrap Sale Begins
8/21 School Store 7:15
8/25 6:00 Target Meetings / 6:30 PTA Meeting in Cafeteria / Grade Level Open House
8/26 Chick Fil Biscuits @ 7:15
8/26 School Pictures
8/27 Room Mothers Mtg. 9:30 AM
8/31 Scholastic Book Fair Begins
9/1 Book Fair Family Night
9/3 Boy Scout Meeting @ 7:00
9/7 Labor Day Holiday
Open House Date Change
Parents-
Change your calendars!! Due to a scheduling conflict with Hillgrove High School's Open House, our Open House Night has been changed to Tuesday, August 25th. I look forward to meeting with you to further discuss classroom happenings, curriculum, and classroom procedures. I hope to see everyone! Please note the schedule of events for the night.
6:00 Target Meetings
6:30 PTA Meeting in Cafeteria
6:50-7:30 Grades K, 1, 2 will have Open House
7:45-8:25 Grades 3, 4, 5 will have Open House
Thank you for being so f-l-e-x-i-b-l-e!!
Open House Date Change
Parents-
Change your calendars!! Due to a scheduling conflict with Hillgrove High School's Open House, our Open House Night has been changed to Tuesday, August 25th. I look forward to meeting with you to further discuss classroom happenings, curriculum, and classroom procedures. I hope to see everyone! Please note the schedule of events for the night.
6:00 Target Meetings
6:30 PTA Meeting in Cafeteria
6:50-7:30 Grades K, 1, 2 will have Open House
7:45-8:25 Grades 3, 4, 5 will have Open House
Thank you for being so f-l-e-x-i-b-l-e!!
4th Grade No Excuse Words
Parents and Students-
Click on the link below to view our "No Excuse" word list. "No Excuse" words are spelling words that are expected to be spelt correctly all the time in everyday writing for 4th grade. Enjoy the fun spelling websites!
August 13, 2009
Spirit Wear
Parents and Students-
This Friday, August 14th, is Kemp Spirit Day! Don't forget to wear your spirit wear!
Ice Cream Social
Kemp's Annual Ice Cream Social is this Friday from 6:30-8:00!! Come out for ice cream, hanging out with friends, and celebrating a GREAT first week of school. I'll be there so I hope to see you!
November 2009
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