Good Morning!
My email is acting up, so some grade reports may not have been delivered to you, however on my end it says it is still trying to deliver them to you. If you do not receive a grade report by the end of the day (4/29), send me an email letting me know you were one of the ones who did not get it, and I would be happy to send you another.
Thanks!
Mrs. Conforti
Monday, April 29, 2019
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Week of April 29 - May 3
Families of 4C,
A.T. Still University Field Trip
Last year, one of our excellent fourth-grade teachers has been accepted to A.T. Still University for med school and had connections to the university because her brother had gone there. She reached out to them, and they put on a wonderful learning experience for the fourth-grade students last year.
This year, with the help of Ms. Allgood, whose husband is one of the teachers at ATSU, helped set up the trip again this year. The trip is scheduled for Thursday, May 2nd.
There are some things that make this trip different.
Please have your child return the permission slip and $7 (cash or check) on Tuesday. If your child is absent on Tuesday, they can return it when they get to school. If your child cannot attend the trip, please do not return the permission slip or pay the fee.
If you have any other questions about the trip, please feel free to let us know. The students seemed very excited about the virtual lab and large models. It is a great way to learn about the human body and really supports what they learned last year (muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems) and this year (circulatory and respiratory systems).
Spring Concert
Our Spring Concert is this week! It will be at Higley Center for the Performing Arts on May 1st. Students’ attire for our performances is NOT school uniform. Gentlemen are expected to wear a plain white dress shirt, black pants, black socks and black closed toed shoes. Solid dark colored vests and ties are optional for gentlemen. Ladies are expected to wear a white top, black skirt, black tights and black closed toed shoes. Please have your 4th graders at Higley Center for the Performing Arts by 6:30pm.
Please visit aretek-2music.blogspot.com or email jweddle@archwayarete.org for questions regarding the concert!
PSO Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs3gqBF0kc0rdyzpLP6sqTsnoi4iSRHAM_OEQUsdlPM0N5DA/viewform
Tissues
With allergy season in the air, our class has been going through tissues quickly. If you are willing and able, any donations of tissues would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Excessive Heat
Now that the warmer weather is on the way, please remember to send your student to school with a refillable water bottle every day. We encourage students to take water bottles with them to every recess and lunch break.
Please note that all missing/absent work will not be accepted after Thursday, May 16.
Lessons:
Math: Students will be taking review tests at the beginning of the week, as well as their weekly quiz on Wednesday. Toward the end of the week, we will be reviewing and expanding upon students’ understanding of how to calculate area and perimeter.
Literature: Students will continue our final literature book of the year, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
Spalding: This week, students will be studying their next 21 words, difficulty ----- respect. We will typically study 30 words every week; however, this is subject to change by a word or two from week to week depending on word groupings. A family member should dictate the words to the student each night for homework. Students will review words on Thursday and take the final test on Friday.
History: Students will continue to learn about the founding fathers, focusing this week on Hamilton and Jefferson and their differing political ideals, as well as learning about the important contributions John Adams made to the establishment of the American government. Students will also begin their essays on U.S. Presidents this week.
Science: Students will be presenting their heart healthy foods to the class on Monday. Throughout the rest of the week, students will learn about the respiratory systems and the difference between breathing and respiration.
Poetry: This week, students will be learning their final poem for recitation, “George Washington” by Rosemary and Stephen Vincent Benet. Recitations for this poem will be on Friday, May 17.
Greek and Latin Roots: Students will continue to learn new Greek and Latin Roots and quiz on previous roots every Wednesday. This week’s quiz will be, over roots 91-93.
-- Mrs. Conforti
A.T. Still University Field Trip
Last year, one of our excellent fourth-grade teachers has been accepted to A.T. Still University for med school and had connections to the university because her brother had gone there. She reached out to them, and they put on a wonderful learning experience for the fourth-grade students last year.
This year, with the help of Ms. Allgood, whose husband is one of the teachers at ATSU, helped set up the trip again this year. The trip is scheduled for Thursday, May 2nd.
There are some things that make this trip different.
- First, because this trip is so brief and contained, we do not have chaperones attend this trip with us.
- Second, because we have already taken our field trip, families have to cover the cost of this trip. Because ATSU graciously allows us to visit for free, we only have to pay for the bus. The cost is $7 per student (families with financial difficulties should inform the teacher).
- Third, we only get one bus because the university is located at Recker and Baseline. If it wasn't for the business of Baseline's traffic, we would likely walk. Thus, the students are taken to and back in shifts.
- Fourth, the students don't need to bring any money or a special lunch. There is a store on campus, but I don't think they have anything the students need to purchase. They will also be back before lunch so they can bring a normal lunch or have hot lunch.
Please have your child return the permission slip and $7 (cash or check) on Tuesday. If your child is absent on Tuesday, they can return it when they get to school. If your child cannot attend the trip, please do not return the permission slip or pay the fee.
If you have any other questions about the trip, please feel free to let us know. The students seemed very excited about the virtual lab and large models. It is a great way to learn about the human body and really supports what they learned last year (muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems) and this year (circulatory and respiratory systems).
Spring Concert
Our Spring Concert is this week! It will be at Higley Center for the Performing Arts on May 1st. Students’ attire for our performances is NOT school uniform. Gentlemen are expected to wear a plain white dress shirt, black pants, black socks and black closed toed shoes. Solid dark colored vests and ties are optional for gentlemen. Ladies are expected to wear a white top, black skirt, black tights and black closed toed shoes. Please have your 4th graders at Higley Center for the Performing Arts by 6:30pm.
Please visit aretek-2music.blogspot.com or email jweddle@archwayarete.org for questions regarding the concert!
PSO Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs3gqBF0kc0rdyzpLP6sqTsnoi4iSRHAM_OEQUsdlPM0N5DA/viewform
Tissues
With allergy season in the air, our class has been going through tissues quickly. If you are willing and able, any donations of tissues would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Excessive Heat
Now that the warmer weather is on the way, please remember to send your student to school with a refillable water bottle every day. We encourage students to take water bottles with them to every recess and lunch break.
Please note that all missing/absent work will not be accepted after Thursday, May 16.
Lessons:
Math: Students will be taking review tests at the beginning of the week, as well as their weekly quiz on Wednesday. Toward the end of the week, we will be reviewing and expanding upon students’ understanding of how to calculate area and perimeter.
Literature: Students will continue our final literature book of the year, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
Spalding: This week, students will be studying their next 21 words, difficulty ----- respect. We will typically study 30 words every week; however, this is subject to change by a word or two from week to week depending on word groupings. A family member should dictate the words to the student each night for homework. Students will review words on Thursday and take the final test on Friday.
History: Students will continue to learn about the founding fathers, focusing this week on Hamilton and Jefferson and their differing political ideals, as well as learning about the important contributions John Adams made to the establishment of the American government. Students will also begin their essays on U.S. Presidents this week.
Science: Students will be presenting their heart healthy foods to the class on Monday. Throughout the rest of the week, students will learn about the respiratory systems and the difference between breathing and respiration.
Poetry: This week, students will be learning their final poem for recitation, “George Washington” by Rosemary and Stephen Vincent Benet. Recitations for this poem will be on Friday, May 17.
Greek and Latin Roots: Students will continue to learn new Greek and Latin Roots and quiz on previous roots every Wednesday. This week’s quiz will be, over roots 91-93.
-- Mrs. Conforti
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Week of April 23-26
Families of 4C,
It’s hard to believe the final quarter is more than half over. I have been eagerly anticipating our upcoming units of study!
Keep an eye out for regular grade reports being sent home for the final weeks of the quarter.
A.T. Still University Field Trip
Last year, one of our excellent fourth-grade teachers has been accepted to A.T. Still University for med school and had connections to the university because her brother had gone there. She reached out to them, and they put on a wonderful learning experience for the fourth-grade students last year.
This year, with the help of Ms. Allgood, whose husband is one of the teachers at ATSU, helped set up the trip again this year. The trip is scheduled for May 2nd.
There are some things that make this trip different.
Please have your child return the permission slip and $7 (cash or check) on Tuesday. If your child is absent on Tuesday, they can return it when they get to school. If your child cannot attend the trip, please do not return the permission slip or pay the fee.
If you have any other questions about the trip, please feel free to let us know. The students seemed very excited about the virtual lab and large models. It is a great way to learn about the human body and really supports what they learned last year (muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems) and this year (circulatory and respiratory systems).
Spring Concert
Our Spring Concert is quickly approaching! It will be at Higley Center for the Performing Arts on May 1st. Students’ attire for our performances is NOT school uniform. Gentlemen are expected to wear a white dress shirt, black pants, black socks and black closed toed shoes. Solid dark colored vests and ties are optional for gentlemen. Ladies are expected to wear a white top, black skirt and black closed toed shoes. Please have your 4th graders at Higley Center for the Performing Arts by 6:30pm.
THANK YOU to Mrs. Nicole Burns for putting on a concert clothing exchange. She has collected concert attire from students that have outgrown their concert clothes. If you would like to participate in the exchange by either donating concert uniforms or receiving articles of clothing, please contact Nicole at: nikki.burns@hotmail.com
Please visit aretek-2music.blogspot.com or email jweddle@archwayarete.org for questions regarding the concert!
Tissues
With allergy season in the air, our class has been going through tissues quickly. If you are willing and able, any donations of tissues would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Weekly Lessons:
Math: Students will be reviewing geometry concepts previously taught and will be learning new geometry concepts, such as nets of geometric solids. Students can expect to have regular unit exams again in addition to their weekly quizzes.
Literature: Students will continue our final literature book of the year, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
Spalding: This week, students will be studying their next 21 words, meant ----- apply. We will typically study 30 words every week; however, this is subject to change by a word or two from week to week depending on word groupings. A family member should dictate the words to the student each night for homework. Students will review words on Thursday and take the final test on Friday.
History: During the third quarter, students learned how patriots fought against tyranny to gain their independence. Once the colonists defeated Britain, the challenge turned to how they should govern themselves. Students will have their test on chapters 1-10 on Friday. All quizzes and tests are open-note. Signers’ Project presentations will be this Wednesday, April 24.
Science: This week, students will learn about heart-healthy foods and diets, and will be taking their unit exam on the circulatory system on Thursday.
Poetry: Students are practicing their memorization of the Preamble to the "Constitution of the United States." Recitation for this will be Friday, April 26. We have been reciting this as a class every day after the Pledge of Allegiance, so there should hopefully be no issue with students being prepared.
Greek and Latin Roots: Students will continue to learn new Greek and Latin Roots and quiz on previous roots every Wednesday. This week’s quiz will be over roots 88-90.
-- Mrs. Conforti
It’s hard to believe the final quarter is more than half over. I have been eagerly anticipating our upcoming units of study!
Keep an eye out for regular grade reports being sent home for the final weeks of the quarter.
A.T. Still University Field Trip
Last year, one of our excellent fourth-grade teachers has been accepted to A.T. Still University for med school and had connections to the university because her brother had gone there. She reached out to them, and they put on a wonderful learning experience for the fourth-grade students last year.
This year, with the help of Ms. Allgood, whose husband is one of the teachers at ATSU, helped set up the trip again this year. The trip is scheduled for May 2nd.
There are some things that make this trip different.
- First, because this trip is so brief and contained, we do not have chaperones attend this trip with us.
- Second, because we have already taken our field trip, families have to cover the cost of this trip. Because ATSU graciously allows us to visit for free, we only have to pay for the bus. The cost is $7 per student (families with financial difficulties should inform the teacher).
- Third, we only get one bus because the university is located at Recker and Baseline. If it wasn't for the business of Baseline's traffic, we would likely walk. Thus, the students are taken to and back in shifts.
- Fourth, the students don't need to bring any money or a special lunch. There is a store on campus, but I don't think they have anything the students need to purchase. They will also be back before lunch so they can bring a normal lunch or have hot lunch.
Please have your child return the permission slip and $7 (cash or check) on Tuesday. If your child is absent on Tuesday, they can return it when they get to school. If your child cannot attend the trip, please do not return the permission slip or pay the fee.
If you have any other questions about the trip, please feel free to let us know. The students seemed very excited about the virtual lab and large models. It is a great way to learn about the human body and really supports what they learned last year (muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems) and this year (circulatory and respiratory systems).
Spring Concert
Our Spring Concert is quickly approaching! It will be at Higley Center for the Performing Arts on May 1st. Students’ attire for our performances is NOT school uniform. Gentlemen are expected to wear a white dress shirt, black pants, black socks and black closed toed shoes. Solid dark colored vests and ties are optional for gentlemen. Ladies are expected to wear a white top, black skirt and black closed toed shoes. Please have your 4th graders at Higley Center for the Performing Arts by 6:30pm.
THANK YOU to Mrs. Nicole Burns for putting on a concert clothing exchange. She has collected concert attire from students that have outgrown their concert clothes. If you would like to participate in the exchange by either donating concert uniforms or receiving articles of clothing, please contact Nicole at: nikki.burns@hotmail.com
Please visit aretek-2music.blogspot.com or email jweddle@archwayarete.org for questions regarding the concert!
Tissues
With allergy season in the air, our class has been going through tissues quickly. If you are willing and able, any donations of tissues would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Weekly Lessons:
Math: Students will be reviewing geometry concepts previously taught and will be learning new geometry concepts, such as nets of geometric solids. Students can expect to have regular unit exams again in addition to their weekly quizzes.
Literature: Students will continue our final literature book of the year, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
Spalding: This week, students will be studying their next 21 words, meant ----- apply. We will typically study 30 words every week; however, this is subject to change by a word or two from week to week depending on word groupings. A family member should dictate the words to the student each night for homework. Students will review words on Thursday and take the final test on Friday.
History: During the third quarter, students learned how patriots fought against tyranny to gain their independence. Once the colonists defeated Britain, the challenge turned to how they should govern themselves. Students will have their test on chapters 1-10 on Friday. All quizzes and tests are open-note. Signers’ Project presentations will be this Wednesday, April 24.
Science: This week, students will learn about heart-healthy foods and diets, and will be taking their unit exam on the circulatory system on Thursday.
Poetry: Students are practicing their memorization of the Preamble to the "Constitution of the United States." Recitation for this will be Friday, April 26. We have been reciting this as a class every day after the Pledge of Allegiance, so there should hopefully be no issue with students being prepared.
Greek and Latin Roots: Students will continue to learn new Greek and Latin Roots and quiz on previous roots every Wednesday. This week’s quiz will be over roots 88-90.
-- Mrs. Conforti
Friday, April 12, 2019
Week of April 15-18
Families of 4C,
Students will conclude AzMERIT testing on Monday, April 15, as they take Part 2 of Reading and Math. Students should get a good night’s sleep the night before and eat a balanced breakfast the day of the test.
Since testing has concluded after Monday, regular grade reports will be sent out at the end of this week. If your student is deficient in one or more subjects, you will be receiving an additional progress report next week.
Our Spring Concert is quickly approaching! It will be at Higley Center for the Performing Arts on May 1st. Students’ attire for our performances is NOT school uniform. Gentlemen are expected to wear a white dress shirt, black pants, black socks and black closed toed shoes. Solid dark colored vests and ties are optional for gentlemen. Ladies are expected to wear a white top, black skirt and black closed toed shoes. Please have your 4th graders at Higley Center for the Performing Arts by 6:30pm.
THANK YOU to Mrs. Nicole Burns for putting on a concert clothing exchange. She has collected concert attire from students that have outgrown their concert clothes. If you would like to participate in the exchange by either donating concert uniforms or receiving articles of clothing, please contact Nicole at: nikki.burns@hotmail.com
Please visit aretek-2music.blogspot.com or email jweddle@archwayarete.org for questions regarding the concert!
There will be no school on Friday, April 19 or on Monday, April 22.
With allergy season in the air, our class has been going through tissues quickly. If you are willing and able, any donations of tissues would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
This Week:
Math: Now that AzMERIT testing has concluded, students will be reviewing geometry concepts previously taught and will be learning new geometry concepts, such as nets of geometric solids.
Literature: This week, students will begin our final literature book of the year, and my personal favorite, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
Spalding: This week, students will be studying their next 21 words, medicine ----- wrestle. We will typically study 30 words every week; however, this is subject to change by a word or two from week to week depending on word groupings. A family member should dictate the words to the student each night for homework. Students will review words on Thursday and take the final test on Friday.
History: During the third quarter, students learned how patriots fought against tyranny to gain their independence. Once the colonists defeated Britain, the challenge turned to how they should govern themselves. That will be the focus over the next six weeks. The test and quiz schedule for the remainder of this unit is as follows: a quiz week five, and a test week six. All of these quizzes and tests are open notes. Students may find it helpful to complete the study guides at home for the two tests. Students should continue working on their Signers’ Project, which is due Wednesday, April 24.
Science: In science, students have begun a new unit, and we will continue our study of the human body systems for the remainder of the year. Students have learned about the circulatory system, and will have a quiz this week and a test the following week on these concepts. This week, students will learn about blood types and functions of certain internal organs. They will also learn about types of cardiovascular disease and the impact they have on the body, with specific regard to the circulatory system.
Poetry: Students are practicing their memorization of the Preamble to the "Constitution of the United States." Recitation for this will be Friday, April 26.
Greek and Latin Roots: Students will continue to learn new Greek and Latin roots and quiz on previous roots every Wednesday. This week’s quiz will be cumulative, over roots 1-87, in preparation for their cumulative test over 1-100 at the end of the school year.
I hope everyone has a restful weekend!
-- Mrs. Conforti
Students will conclude AzMERIT testing on Monday, April 15, as they take Part 2 of Reading and Math. Students should get a good night’s sleep the night before and eat a balanced breakfast the day of the test.
Since testing has concluded after Monday, regular grade reports will be sent out at the end of this week. If your student is deficient in one or more subjects, you will be receiving an additional progress report next week.
Our Spring Concert is quickly approaching! It will be at Higley Center for the Performing Arts on May 1st. Students’ attire for our performances is NOT school uniform. Gentlemen are expected to wear a white dress shirt, black pants, black socks and black closed toed shoes. Solid dark colored vests and ties are optional for gentlemen. Ladies are expected to wear a white top, black skirt and black closed toed shoes. Please have your 4th graders at Higley Center for the Performing Arts by 6:30pm.
THANK YOU to Mrs. Nicole Burns for putting on a concert clothing exchange. She has collected concert attire from students that have outgrown their concert clothes. If you would like to participate in the exchange by either donating concert uniforms or receiving articles of clothing, please contact Nicole at: nikki.burns@hotmail.com
Please visit aretek-2music.blogspot.com or email jweddle@archwayarete.org for questions regarding the concert!
Thank you to all who attended our Usborne Book Fair this week! It was a joy to see you and we are so thankful for your support. If you are interested in purchasing more Usborne books, please visit the link below. This link will bring you to a unique page connected to our school and will be valid until April 19th. After your purchase, you will receive contact from our Usborne Representative, Mrs. Cleary, and she will refund you the shipping cost.
Please email Ms. Modisett (bmodisett@archwayarete.org) with any questions!
https://j4938.myubam.com/1272858
https://j4938.myubam.com/1272858
Thank you!
With allergy season in the air, our class has been going through tissues quickly. If you are willing and able, any donations of tissues would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
This Week:
Math: Now that AzMERIT testing has concluded, students will be reviewing geometry concepts previously taught and will be learning new geometry concepts, such as nets of geometric solids.
Literature: This week, students will begin our final literature book of the year, and my personal favorite, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
Spalding: This week, students will be studying their next 21 words, medicine ----- wrestle. We will typically study 30 words every week; however, this is subject to change by a word or two from week to week depending on word groupings. A family member should dictate the words to the student each night for homework. Students will review words on Thursday and take the final test on Friday.
History: During the third quarter, students learned how patriots fought against tyranny to gain their independence. Once the colonists defeated Britain, the challenge turned to how they should govern themselves. That will be the focus over the next six weeks. The test and quiz schedule for the remainder of this unit is as follows: a quiz week five, and a test week six. All of these quizzes and tests are open notes. Students may find it helpful to complete the study guides at home for the two tests. Students should continue working on their Signers’ Project, which is due Wednesday, April 24.
Science: In science, students have begun a new unit, and we will continue our study of the human body systems for the remainder of the year. Students have learned about the circulatory system, and will have a quiz this week and a test the following week on these concepts. This week, students will learn about blood types and functions of certain internal organs. They will also learn about types of cardiovascular disease and the impact they have on the body, with specific regard to the circulatory system.
Poetry: Students are practicing their memorization of the Preamble to the "Constitution of the United States." Recitation for this will be Friday, April 26.
Greek and Latin Roots: Students will continue to learn new Greek and Latin roots and quiz on previous roots every Wednesday. This week’s quiz will be cumulative, over roots 1-87, in preparation for their cumulative test over 1-100 at the end of the school year.
I hope everyone has a restful weekend!
-- Mrs. Conforti
Monday, April 1, 2019
Week of April 1-5
Families of 4C,
Hello Archway Arete Family! Fine Arts and French Night is Wednesday, April 10th from 5:30 to 7:30. Please bring your friends and family for a night of celebrating our student’s achievements in Art and French! Art will be displayed on the walls by classrooms, French videos and performances will take place in the MPR, and there will be mini art lessons in the art room. Light refreshments will be served on the playground courtyard by our lovely PSO. Excited to see you there!
The Book Fair is coming up! If you like to volunteer, please visit the Sign-Up genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4EA5A72DA7F58-book. You may also view the flyer for more information!
Here is the link to Ms. Weddle's music class blog, where she has posted some information regarding the German song students are currently learning. ------> https://aretek-2music.blogspot.com/
You may also visit the blog post from our class blog detailing the AzMERIT testing schedule here: https://conforti4c.blogspot.com/2019/03/azmerit-testing-schedule-and-information.html
Though there is testing on Monday and Thursday, we will be spending our remaining time this week continuing to review and prepare for the other upcoming AzMERIT tests. However, students can still expect to have their weekly roots and math quizzes on the weeks of testing.
Have a great week!
--Mrs. Conforti
Hello Archway Arete Family! Fine Arts and French Night is Wednesday, April 10th from 5:30 to 7:30. Please bring your friends and family for a night of celebrating our student’s achievements in Art and French! Art will be displayed on the walls by classrooms, French videos and performances will take place in the MPR, and there will be mini art lessons in the art room. Light refreshments will be served on the playground courtyard by our lovely PSO. Excited to see you there!
The Book Fair is coming up! If you like to volunteer, please visit the Sign-Up genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4EA5A72DA7F58-book. You may also view the flyer for more information!
Here is the link to Ms. Weddle's music class blog, where she has posted some information regarding the German song students are currently learning. ------> https://aretek-2music.blogspot.com/
You may also visit the blog post from our class blog detailing the AzMERIT testing schedule here: https://conforti4c.blogspot.com/2019/03/azmerit-testing-schedule-and-information.html
Though there is testing on Monday and Thursday, we will be spending our remaining time this week continuing to review and prepare for the other upcoming AzMERIT tests. However, students can still expect to have their weekly roots and math quizzes on the weeks of testing.
Have a great week!
--Mrs. Conforti
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