Mrs. Stemm's 4th Grade ELA/SS

Thank you to all for your patience in getting a new post up. This post will include items we have been covering in between all of our days off as well as this week:) Announcements:  1/22-1/26: Kindness Week Kindness Week is this week! I have sent home a Kindness Week Challenge Checklist with each child so they can practice kindness outside of school. We will be celebrating Kindness Week by focusing on different themes each day.  Monday: Kindness to the Earth Tuesday: Kindness to Yourself Wednesday: Kindness to Family Thursday: Kindness to Teachers Friday: Kindness for Another State (Coins for Kindness) On Friday, we will be collecting donations for a national effort of Hurricane Relief. We are one of many schools raising money to build playgrounds for kids in areas who have lost theirs due to hurricane damage. Your child does not have to wait until Friday if they want to donate. The envelope displayed below will be hanging in my room all week for those who bring

Announcements :  This week, in introducing the idea of Mindful Music Moments to the students, we invite all students to participate in the following dress up opportunities: (more info below on the program) Tuesday, 1/9:  Welcome Back to School Day! Wear colors that help you feel focused and peaceful. Wednesday, 1/10:  School Spirit Day! Wear your Pickerington Purple as you meet with your Tiger Team! Thursday, 1/11:  Book Character Dress Up Day! Who is your favorite character? We will also have mystery readers today. Friday, 1/12:  Wear a shirt or jersey of your favorite musician or athlete. We will have the kick off of Mindful Music Moments with visiting author Stacy Sims today as well!  Also on Thursday 1/11: Dr. Briggs, our current Superintendent will be in to read aloud to our group of kids:) Spelling Bee Preliminary Round: Students should be studying the green spelling list that came home before the break. They will be taking thei