Pictures...

Pictures will be Thurs, Sept 17. Fall pictures are prepaid. Payment may be made online or returned in the payment envelope attached to the picture information. Please send in envelope with confirmation # if payment was made online.

Great Websites!

Study Island
http://www.studyisland.com/ (student log in information should be in their agenda)

Compass Learning Odyssey
http://www.compasslearningodyssey.com/ (student log in information should be in their agenda)

Math Manipulatives
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html

Fun Brain
http://www.funbrain.com/

Water Cycle
http://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html

Water Cycle
http://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/kids/flash/flash_qagame.html

Games & Activities
http://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/kids/gamesandactivies.html

Map Skills
http://www.funbrain.com/where/

Social Studies Games
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm

Prefix & Suffix
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/book_buddy/skill/3_prefix.html

4th Grade Skills
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_4th_original.htm

Reminder...

I hope that everyone had a wonderful and relaxing Labor Day!!! These are just a few reminders!

• Students should be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.
• Beef O'Brady's Night is tonight September 8, 2009....Come out and eat with some of your favorite teachers! 4th grade teachers will be there from 5-6!
• Back to School Dance 9/11 at 6 p.m.
• Look for school picture information in students backpack

Friendly Reminder

Just a friendly reminder to please remember......

~No e-mail's for transportation changes but faxes are acceptable.

~Transportation changes needs to be called into the office prior to 12:00.

~No Student sign-outs after 2:00.

Email...

As many of you know our county email is currently down. If you need to email me you can email me at BrittanyPitner@gmail.com I will check this during the day. Please remember that all transportation changes need to be in writing or faxed to the front office.
Thank you so much for understanding.
Mrs. Pitner

Hello, parents and students!!!


I am very excited about working with you this year! Please review the important information listed below and remember to check this site every week for updates and important information (it won't normally be packed with this much information - I promise).



Suggested Supply List for Mrs. Pitner's Class / 2009 - 2010
2-Expo Markers ( The students do a lot of work on individual white boards in the classroom)
1- Whiteboard Eraser
1- 3 Ring Binder~ 1 ½ inch
Plastic dividers with tabs (1 pack)
4- Loose leaf packs of paper (wide ruled)
#2 pencils (NO mechanical please)
2- Spiral Notebooks
1- Highlighter
1-Glue or Glue Sticks
1- Scissors
2- Markers, Crayons, and Colored Pencils
1- Pack black or blue pens (choose two)
2- 2 pocket with brads folder
1- Box of tissues
1- Baby Wipes or Clorox Wipes



Donations
If you feel you can donate another item to our class, I will have an "Apple Tree" list at Open House. I usually have parents ask throughout the year if they can contribute any donations. I can always use print cartridges to print off important papers and worksheets. If you are interested, please let me know and I will tell you which kind is needed. Thank you in advance for your help with supplies!

Money
If you need to send in money this year (lunch or ASP payment, field trip money, etc), please send it in an envelope labeled with the following:
1. Child's Name
2. Child's Student I.D. Number (they should know this)
3. What The Money Is For
4. My Name and Grade Level


Snacks
Depending on our schedule, we will probably have a daily snack. Please send in a healthy snack (water is also okay - please no juices, etc) for your child each day. If you would like to donate a large bag of pretzels, crackers, etc. for children who may forget their snacks from time to time, that would be fabulous!

ASP
If your child will stay in ASP (at any time this year), please remember that this is a pre-pay program. Your child must also be registered in advance. If you did not fill out a registration card at Open House, please let me know and I will be happy to send home a card for you to complete. It is a good idea to have a card on file, just in case.

Lunch
http://www.paulding.k12.ga.us/districtops/nutrition/nutrition.php
Please visit the link above for information from the county nutritional department regarding costs and payment options for school lunches.

Transportation Changes
Please make sure that both your child and I am aware of daily transportation. If it changes frequently, please send me a note each day. If regular transportation has to be changed (for a day or longer period of time), please send me note. I am not allowed to take transportation changes through email. If you have to change your child's transportation during the school day, you will need to fax a letter to the front office staff. Please contact Ellen Maxwell in our front office if you have questions.

Questions
If you have any questions not covered on this website or the information given to you at Open House, please send me an email at BPitner@paulding.k12.ga.us or a note. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Thanks!

Thank You...

To all of the parents who came out to meet me at Meet and Greet! Please make sure that all paperwork is returned to me no later than Monday 8/17.
I am looking forward to a wonderful year with a wonderful class!!!

2009-2010 Supply List

Supply List for Mrs. Pitner
2 -Expo Markers
1- Whiteboard Eraser
1- 3 Ring Binder~ 1 ½ inch
Plastic dividers with tabs (1 pack)
4- Loose leaf packs of paper (wide ruled)
#2 pencils (NO mechanical please)
2- Spiral Notebooks
1- Highlighter
1-Glue or Glue Sticks
1- Scissors
Markers, Crayons, and Colored Pencils
1- Pack black or blue pens
2- 2 pocket with brads folder
1- Box of tissues
1- Baby Wipes or Clorox Wipes

Open House!!!

Open house will be held at Burnt Hickory Elementary on August 13, 2009 from 2 p.m.-6 p.m.! I look forward to meeting all of you and your families!
I hope that you are as excited as I am about this upcoming school year!!!!

Field Day.....

Our field day was AMAZING!!! We had beautiful weather and fun was had by all!!!

Wax Museum

Our wax museum was a great hit!!! Check out all of our wonderful students dressed up as people who changed American history!!!

Working....

The students working hard!

End of the Year Reminders....

• Field Day will be held on May 29th.


• Awards Ceremony will be held on June 3rd at 12:30 pm in the gym.


• Our classroom party will follow our awards ceremony on the 3rd.


• Students behavior expectations are still the same as they were at the beginning of the year. Please make sure that you talk with your students about their expected behavior here at school.


• Students agendas are still to be signed every night.


• Students need to be wrapping up their 25 book goals!


• Last day to check out books will be on May 22nd


• All books will be due on May 29th


• Students will not be allowed to charge lunches any longer after May 15th.

We went to Tellus yesterday and fun was had by all! We were able to observe the night sky in the planeterium. The students also were able to experiment with flashlights to create the pahses of the moon.

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!!

*All money for pictures is due by April 29th and all pictures not purchased are to be returned by Wednesday the 29th!

* We are going to Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum for our field trip. All money needs to be paid by Thursday April 30th. It will be $12 per student. Also parents are welcome to meet us at the museum.
http://www.weinmanmuseum.org/

04/28/09
April 28: CRCT Testing

05/01/09
May 1: Spring Fling
Hope to see you all there!!! Make sure that you come see the 4th grade teachers!!!

05/05/09
Talent Show!!!!

05/06/09
May 6: Early Release at 12:30

05/12/09
May 12: Playground Grand Opening

05/18/09
May 18: Stars & Strikes

05/23/09
May 23: Golf Tournament

05/25/09
May 25: Memorial Day Holiday
Have a safe and wonderful long weekend!!!!

Upcoming Events....

• Only 8 weeks left of school! WOW this year has been flying by!
• CRCT is in 5 DAYS!!! It is very important that each student is getting a good night's sleep and a nutritious breakfast, and being on time. We want everyone to do the best that they can do!
• We have a fieldtrip to Tellus on May 11th and it is $12.00 per child. Money is due by April 30th.
  04/15/09
  until April 21: Beta Club: Pennies for Patients
  04/16/09
  April 16: Papa John's Delivery
  04/20/09
  April 20: Stars & Strikes
  04/22/09
  April 22: CRCT Testing Begins
  05/01/09
  May 1: Spring Fling
  05/06/09
  May 6: Early Release at 12:30
  05/18/09
  May 18: Stars & Strikes
  05/23/09
  May 23: Golf Tournament

Book Buddies....

We enjoy reading to Mrs. Hammond's kindergarten class!

Creating 3D Geometric Shapes.....

Updates and Upcoming Events....

03/31/09
March 31: Jr. Beta Club Induction Ceremony
04/06/09
April 6-10: Spring Break
04/11/09
April 11: Jr. Beta Club Easter Egg Hunt
04/16/09
Apr. 16: Papa John's Delivery
04/20/09
April 20: Stars & Strikes
05/06/09
May 6: Early Release at 12:30
05/18/09
May 18: Stars & Strikes
05/23/09
May 23: Golf Tournament

Reminders....

• Unit 5 Math test on March 13th
• Pictures will be on Tuesday March 17th!
• American Revolution Paperdoll due March 13th
• American Revolution Unit test March 20th

Reminders...

This week is Spirit Week so make sure that you are showing your BHE spirit every day!!! Also tomorrow (3/4/09) is early release. The students will be getting out of school early!!!

Up Coming Events!!!

Spirit Week is next week!
March 2nd: Sports Team Wear....GOOOO DAAAWWGGSSS!!!
March 3rd: 50's Day
March 4th: Sunglasses Day
March 5th: Camouflage Day
March 6th: Spirit Wear Day

Other Important Dates:
March 6th- PTA Family Dance
March 7th- Science Olympiad
March 11th and 12th- Kindergarten Registration
March 16th-20th: Early Release/Conference Week

After Winter Break Update!!

I hope that everyone had a wonderful winter break and everyone is well rested and ready to get back in gear!
LA: We are working on our Descriptive writing on our planets
Math: We are work ing on geometrical shapes and fractions
S.S: We are beginning a new unit on the American Revolution!
Reading: We are reading Hatmaker's Sign and we will be working on cause and effect, suffixes, prefixes, root words, and context clues!

Reminders:

• Six Flags Forms are due by February 27 at the latest!
• CRCT is right around the corner! Make sure your students are working on Study Island for their homework!!!
• Agendas are to be signed nightly and students are to read 20 minutes every night!
• Also make sure students are getting a good nights rest. Many students have been coming in telling me that they are tired and didn't get a full nights rest.

Updates....

• Friday February 6th is the last day to order a yearbook!
• Student council is selling chocolate bars for Valentine's Day! This is a fundraiser that the student council is putting on to help raise money for the playground equipment!!
• Winter Break will be February 16th-February 20th! Enjoy your time off to relax and rest your brain!
• March 4th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed from school at 12:30
• March 16-20th is conference week. More information will follow in the students tuesday folders!
• Spring Break will be April 6th-April 10th!
• CRCT is fastly approaching and will begin on April 22nd! Make sure that students are working on Study Island!

Six Flags...

Six Flags Reading forms are due on the 27th of February! Please make sure that all forms are signed and returned to me before the 27th!

Math!!

We just finished up our unit on angles and weight! The students did a fabulous job!
This week we will begin a unit on geometry!
A helpful website that I have found is:
http://www.mathleague.com/help/geometry/polygons.htm

Study Island!!!

We have a great new program that the students can use to help them prepare for the C.R.C.T! it is a great tool and a wonderful program!
The students will use this program for homework and will be assigned assignments to complete!
If you have any questions please feel free to email me!
www.studyisland.com

We Need....

Parents we are doing a rotation day for space and we need for students to bring in a role of toilet paper and a pack of Oreo's!
We will be using the toilet paper so students can learn the distance that the planets are away from the sun. The students will also be using the Oreo's to demonstrate the phases of the moon.
Thank you for all of your help!

Newsletter 2/2/2009

Pitner’s Poppins

Math: We are completing our unit on measurement and angles. We will be beginning our new unit on lines and geometry.
*Some students are still having a hard time with their multiplication facts! Make sure you are working with your student ever evening on their multiplication facts!
Reading: We have started a new story
“Gluskabe and The Snow Bird”
Language Arts: We are currently working on adverbs and verbs and how it can help with our writing.
Writing: We are working on beefing up our writing with the use of adverbs. The students also laid to rest “said” the other day. He is no longer with us and they will be using a new variety of words instead of “said”!
Science: We are working on Stars and the Solar System.




Important Dates:

2/4/09
Early Release
02/13/09
Feb. 13: Yearbook Sale Ends
02/16/09
Feb. 16-20: Winter Break
02/19/09
Feb. 19: Papa John's Delivery
02/24/09
Feb. 24: PTA Meeting& Science and Math Night
2/27/09
Six Flags Forms Due SIGNED
3/04/09
Early Release
03/06/09
Mar. 6: PTA Winter Dance

Specials Schedule:

Monday
2-2

Art
Tuesday
2-3

PE
Wednesday
2-4

Music
Thursday
2-5

PE
Friday
2-6

Lab
Monday
2-9

PE
Tuesday
2-10

Art
Wednesday
2-11

PE
Thursday
2-12

Music
Friday
2-13

PE
Monday
2-23

Media
Tuesday
2-24

PE
Wednesday
2-25

Art
Thursday
2-26

PE
Friday
2-27

Music