Happy Holidays

Wishing 4-Estle a Happy Holiday 

and a restful break!

Upcoming Events in January

1/4 - Students Return to School

1/7 - After School Activities Session II Begins

1/12 - School Board Meeting - LSS Library (7pm)

1/14 - School Board Budget Hearing - LSS Library (7pm)

1/18 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

1/19 - PTO Meeting - MSS Library (7pm)

1/22 - Grades Close

1/29 - Report Cards Issued

Holiday/Winter Readings

Ask your student about his/her holiday and winter reading presentation. 

Exeter Chamber Children's Fund Final Count

I am so proud of 4-Estle for rasing $94.39 for the Exeter Chamber Children's Fund. 

I matched this donation, and our class total was $188.78. 

As a school we raised about $1,800! 

This money will go towards helping local children get 

warm clothing, jackets, and bedding for the winter. 

Thank you for all of your support!  

12/21 Homework :)

There is no regular homework this week. Please remember to bring in your volcano research packet to school tomorrow, we have computers with Ms. Tabet and you will need the information!

12/17 Homework

Homework - December 17, 2015

Math: None :)

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 13 Pg. 82 - 87  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 13 Pg. 70 - 73 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Subject-Verb Agreement - Day 4

Science: Estle: Volcano Research
             Smith: Volcano Research

Social Studies: Review for Test Monday

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

This Holiday Season I Will.... by 4 Estle

12/16 Homework

Homework - December 16, 2015

Math: Comparing Fractions WS

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 13 Pg. 82 - 87  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 13 Pg. 70 - 73 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Subject-Verb Agreement - Day 3

Science: Estle: Volcano Research
             Smith: Volcano Research AND Rock Cycle Drawing in Journal

Social Studies: Review for Test Monday

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Tiger Awards

Ask your student about the Tiger Awards our class has received!

12/15 Homework

Homework - December 15, 2015

Math: Home Link 3-7

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 13 Pg. 82 - 87  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 13 Pg. 70 - 73 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Subject-Verb Agreement - Day 2

Science: Estle: Volcano Research
             Smith: Volcano Research AND Rock Cycle Drawing in Journal

Social Studies: Review for Test Monday

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Spreading Holiday Cheer

Last week 4-Estle participated in making holiday cards for local senior citizens. Sadly this card may be the only one they receive all season. I was so proud as they wrote such kind words and shared some of their own holiday traditions. 

12/14 Homework

Homework - December 14, 2015

Math: Home Link 3-6

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 13 Pg. 82 - 87  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 13 Pg. 70 - 73 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Subject-Verb Agreement - Day 1

Science: Estle: Volcano Research
             Smith: Volcano Research AND Rock Cycle Drawing in Journal

Social Studies:none

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

12/10 Homework

Homework - December 10, 2015

Math: Home Link 3-5

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 13 Pg. 72 - 74  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 13 Pg. 66 - 81 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Commas - Day 4

Science: Estle: Volcano Research
             Smith: Volcano Research

Social Studies:none

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

4th and 5th Grade "Snowsports Passport"

Ski NH is welcoming 4th and 5th graders from New Hampshire to participate in their Snowsports Passport program. Passports are $35 and students receive one free lift ticket or trail pass to EACH of New Hampshire's alpine and cross country member ski areas. 

Simply visit the SkiNH site for more information! 

What a great deal!!

http://www.skinh.com/snowsports-passport

12/9 Homework

Homework - December 9, 2015

Math: Fractions Worksheet

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 13 Pg. 72 - 74  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 13 Pg. 66 - 81 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Commas - Day 3

Science: Estle: Volcano Research
             Smith: Volcano Research

Social Studies:none

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Volcano Presentations

Today we began creating our Google Slide presentations for our volcano projects. Students are able to view on these at home using their google accounts.

Classifying Rocks

Ask your student about how they can classify rocks by their properties.

12/8 Homework

Homework - December 8, 2015

Math: Home Link 3-4

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 13 Pg. 72 - 74  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 13 Pg. 66 - 81 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Commas - Day 2

Science: Estle: Volcano Research
             Smith: Volcano Research

Social Studies:none

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Volcano Project Information

Please use the below information to help you complete your volcano project.

Due Dates:

Estle - Volcano Due 2/9 - Presentations 2/11

Smith - Volcano Due 2/10 - Presentations 2/12

Presentation:

We will be working on the PowerPoint presentations here in school with Ms. Tabet during our technology instruction. All students will be expected to come to school on those days prepared with information to input into their PowerPoint presentations.

Mrs. Estle's Class will meet with her on the following Tuesdays: 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26. 

Mrs. Smith's Class will meet with her on the following Thursdays: 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28

Slide Layout:

Slide 1 - Name of Volcano, Your Name

Slide 2 - Introduction (Type, size, description)

Slide 3 - Location

Slide 4 - Eruption (Famous eruption, when, first signs, damage)

Slide 5 - 5 Interesting Facts

Slide 6 - Pictures of the volcano

Slide 7 - Bibliography

Paper Mache Volcano:

Please keep the size manageable for the students to transport. A tinfoil pie plate or lasagna pan, a shoe box or other disposable container with sides works best to keep the “lava” contained. One thing to keep in mind is that often times the students want to use large containers to build their volcanoes around, but these are usually the ones that don’t “erupt” because the reaction does not reach the top. Pint size bottles or smaller works best. 

12/7 Homework

Homework - December 7, 2015

Math: Fractions Worksheet

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 13 Pg. 72 - 74  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 13 Pg. 66 - 81 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Commas - Day 1

Science: Estle: Volcano Research
             Smith: Volcano Research

Social Studies:Chapter Check Up

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

12/3 Homework

Homework - December 2, 2015

Math: Fractions Home Link 3-3

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 12 Pg. 72 - 74  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 12 Pg. 60 - 63 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Commonly Misspelled Words - Day 4

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: Review for Layers of the Earth Quiz - Friday

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

12/2 Homework

Homework - December 2, 2015

Math: Fractions WS (2 Sides)

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 12 Pg. 72 - 74  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 12 Pg. 60 - 63 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Commonly Misspelled Words - Day 3

Science: Estle: Review for Layers of the Earth Quiz - Thursday
             Smith: Review for Layers of the Earth Quiz - Friday

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

12/1 Homework

Homework - December 1, 2015

Math: Home Link 3-2

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 12 Pg. 72 - 74  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 12 Pg. 60 - 63 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Commonly Misspelled Words - Day 2

Science: Estle: Review for Layers of the Earth Quiz - Thursday
             Smith: Review for Layers of the Earth Quiz - Friday

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Chamber Children's Fund Challenge

As the winter season approaches, Lincoln Street School and specifically my class, would like to help support the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Children's Fund. This orginization  works to help area families by providing them with vouchers to purchase winter clothing and warm bedding. 

I am calling out a challenge to my students! 

I am challenging them to make donations of money to this fund and I will match each donation dollar for dollar* (*up to $100). I am also challenging them to donate the money that they have somehow earned by doing something helpful or kind. Please know that every little bit helps and even $.10 will be appreciated! This is also not a requirement

Here are a couple suggestions to get your student involved at home:

1. Every time you catch them being kind give them $.25

2. Offer a chore chart:

-Fold Laundry - $.50

-Clean Bathrooms - $1

-Parent's Choice - $1

-Take the Trash Out - $.25

-Sweep the Floor - $.25

-Vacuum - $1

-Make Bed - $.50

(Please note these can be adjusted to fit your family and are just suggestions). 

The money our students have earned can be turned into the classroom until Friday, December 18th. 

Thank you for your participating in this wonderful giving opportunity!

11/30 Homework

Homework - November 30, 2015

Math: Home Link 3-1

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 12 Pg. 72 - 74  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 12 Pg. 60 - 63 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Commonly Misspelled Words - Day 1

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Thanksgiving Dinners

We finalized our Thanksgiving dinner menus today. Which dinner would you like to attend?

December Events

Upcoming December Events

Book Fair 11/30 - 12/4

School Closed 12/24 - 1/2/16

Planning Thanksgiving Dinner

Ask your student about planning their own Thanksgiving dinner for $100.

11/19 Homework

Homework - November 19, 2015

Math: None

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 11 Pg. 66 - 71  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 11 Pg. 56 - 59 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Rhyming Words - Day 4

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: Review for Test - Friday

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

11/18 Homework

Homework - November 18, 2015

Math: Home Link 2-13

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 11 Pg. 66 - 71  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 11 Pg. 56 - 59 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Rhyming Words - Day 3

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: Review for Test - Friday

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Cloud in a Jar

Today we learned about how clouds are formed and made our own cloud in a jar! The students were really excited about this and it's really easy to duplicate at home with adult help. Please use this link if you would like to try it at home.

11/17 Homework

Homework - November 17, 2015

Math: Home Link 2-12

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 11 Pg. 66 - 71  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 11 Pg. 56 - 59 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Rhyming Words - Day 2

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Anemometers

Ask your student about how to use an anemometer and the Beaufort Wind Scale.

11/16 Homework

Homework - November 16, 2015

Math: Home Link 2-11

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 11 Pg. 66 - 71  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 11 Pg. 56 - 59 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Rhyming Words - Day 1

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Kindness

I am so proud of the students in 4-Estle! Today they were given a Veterens Day word search to complete during morning work time. As students began to finish I noticed them offering to help others with tricky words, and those needing help accepting it graciously and respectfully. I struggled all day to find a way to show them how proud I was, I finally decided to give each student a "Caught Ya Card." We use these cards throughout LSS to recognize students who are being kind. I brought the box into the classroom to tell them why I was so proud and how I was going to recognize that, and then they surprised me again. I told them I would pass out the cards and they could put them in the box. The class then suggested that I call each person up so they could applaud each student as they put their card into the box. I am so proud of my students and hope they continue to be this kind! 

11/12 Homework

Homework - November 12, 2015

Math: Home Link 2-10

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 10 Pg. 60 - 65  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 10 Pg. 52 - 55 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Verb Forms - Day 1 - 4 Finish the page

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

** Please return report card envelope signed as soon as possible**
*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

November Scholastic

The November issues of Scholastic Reading Club have been distributed to students. I will be closing this order on 11/24 to ensure of deliver in time for the holidays!

Please see the link and class code for Scholastic Book Orders. Please make sure to use our class code (see below) when placing your order.

Shop Online: scholastic.com/readingclub

One-Time Class Activation Code: N4HCF

11/9 Homework

Homework - November 9, 2015

Math: Home Link 2-9

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 10 Pg. 60 - 65  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 10 Pg. 52 - 55 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Verb Forms - Day 1 AND 2

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

** Please return report card envelope signed as soon as possible**
*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Our Work on TV!

Our students were so proud to see their work and hear their school mentioned on the morning news today! Please use this link  to see it-

A huge Thank You to Mr. Skarupa for his visit!

11/4 Homework

Homework - November 4, 2015

Math: None :)

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 9 Pg. 54 - 59  Due Thursday
           Peacocks: Lesson 9 Pg. 48 - 51 - Due Thursday

Language Arts: Commas - Day 3 & 4

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: Chapter Check Up Pg 39 - Due Thursday


*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Kevin Skarupa - WMUR

Today the fourth grade had a visit from Meterologist Kevin Skarupa. Mr. Skarupa is the Meterologist for NH WMUR channel 9. He spoke about how he develops the weather forecast, weather vocabulary and some weather events in NH history. Look and listen for Lincoln Street School on the weather tomorrow at 6:45am!

11/3 Homework

Homework - November 3, 2015

Math: HL 2-8

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 9 Pg. 54 - 59  Due Thursday
           Peacocks: Lesson 9 Pg. 48 - 51 - Due Thursday

Language Arts: Commas - Day 2

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: Chapter Check Up Pg 39 - Due Thursday


*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

11/2 Homework

Homework - November 2, 2015

Math: HL 2-7

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 9 Pg. 54 - 59  Due Thursday
           Peacocks: Lesson 9 Pg. 48 - 51 - Due Thursday

Language Arts: Commas - Day 1

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None


*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

November Events

Upcoming Events in November

11/3 - Tuesday -  Visit from Kevin Skarupa- WMUR Meteorologist

11/4 - Wednesday - Early Release for Parent/Teacher Conferences

11/5 - Thursday - Quarter 1 Report Cards Go Home

11/6 - Friday - No School Teacher In-Service

11/9 - Monday - Picture Retakes

11/10 - Tuesday - Early Release for Parent/Teacher Conferences

11/11 - Wednesday - No School Veteran's Day

11/25-11/25 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

10/29 Homework

Homework - October 29, 2015

Math: HL 2-6

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 8 Pg. 48-53  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 8 Pg. 44 - 47 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Synonyms - Day 4

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None


*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Water Bottles

With all of the construction on Lincoln Street we have been experiencing some water disruptions. Please send your child to school with a full water bottle each day. This will help alleviate the amount of water the school is purchasing during this time. Thank you in advance for your help! 

10/28 Homework

Homework - October 28, 2015

Math: Factors and Multiples WS

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 8 Pg. 48-53  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 8 Pg. 44 - 47 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Synonyms - Day 3

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Book Box Project- due Thursday 10/29

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

STEM - Candy Corn Catapult

Today we participated in a candy corn catapult STEM challenge. The groups designed a catapult to launch a candy corn the farthest distance. 

10/27 Homework

Homework - October 27, 2015

Math: HL 2-5

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 8 Pg. 48-53  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 8 Pg. 44 - 47 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Synonyms - Day 2

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Book Box Project- due Thursday 10/29

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

10/26 Homework

Homework - October 26, 2015

Math: HL 2-4

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 8 Pg. 48-53  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 8 Pg. 44 - 47 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Synonyms - Day 1

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Book Box Project- due Thursday 10/29

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Fall Writing

Ask your student about his/her favorite part of fall and also what they detest about the season. 

10/22 Homework

Homework - October 22, 2015

Math: HL 2-3

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 7 Pg. 42 - 46  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 7 Pg. 40 - 43 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Plural Nouns - Day 4

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Book Box Project- due Thursday 10/29

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

10/21 Homework

Homework - October 21, 2015

Math: HL 2-2

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 7 Pg. 42 - 46  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 7 Pg. 40 - 43 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Plural Nouns - Day 3

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Book Box Project- due Thursday 10/29

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Sandy Point Field Trip

Some things to ask your child about the field trip...

Seeing artifacts and animals in the museum.

Walking the boardwalk and going in the wigwam.

Seeing a Heron land.

Tasting turkey jersey, smoked salmon, Necco wafers, switchel and ginger snaps. 

10/20 Homework

Homework - October 20, 2015

Math: Array WS

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 7 Pg. 42 - 46  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 7 Pg. 40 - 43 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Plural Nouns - Day 2

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Book Box Project- due Thursday 10/29

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

10/19 Homework

Homework - October 19, 2015

Math: HL 2-1

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 7 Pg. 42 - 46  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 7 Pg. 40 - 43 - Due Friday

Language Arts: Plural Nouns - Day 1

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Book Box Project- due Thursday 10/29

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Conference Sign Up

Please use this link when signing up for a November Parent/Teacher Conference. 

I'm looking forward to meeting with you!

Click Here to Sign Up for a Conference