December 5 - 9

Howdy!

Core Essentials [JOY] on Wednesday- Wear WHITE
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4th GRADE

WRITING- None :)

READING- Read each night

MATH- Study for test on Wednesday! 
[We will complete a review together on Monday in class.]


5th GRADE

READING- Read each night

MATH- Review due Monday, 12/5; TEST ON TUESDAY, 12/6

2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words every night!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

Please make sure your child brings their library books back before their scheduled library day.

5th grade goes to library at 9:30 every FRIDAY!

4th grade goes to library at 10:40 every FRIDAY!

2nd grade goes to library at 3:00 every WEDNESDAY!

November 28 - December 2

Howdy!

I hope everyone had a wonderful, restful break with their families! I know the kids will already be starting the countdown to Winter Break! :)
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4th GRADE

WRITING- Writing test on Wednesday, Nov. 30

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Predicting HW due Friday

MATH- Division HW due Friday


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #2 due on Dec. 9th

MATH- Review due Monday, 12/5; TEST ON TUESDAY, 12/6

2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words every night!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

November 21 - 25

Howdy!

There will be NO HOMEWORK this week! Instead, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving break with your family! :)

November 14 - 18

Howdy!

Open House is on November 17th from 5:30-6:30! This is also a NO HOMEWORK night.
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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)

READING- Read 20 minutes each night

MATH- Division HW due Friday


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #2 due on Dec. 9th

MATH- Fraction HW due Friday

2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words every night!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

November 7 - 11

Howdy!

RDR will be on Monday, November 7th!

4th grade will go on their fishing field trip on Friday, November 11!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- Thesis Statement HW due Friday

READING- Read 20 minutes each night

MATH- Multiplication HW due Friday


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #1 due on Friday, Nov. 11; TEST ON THURSDAY, NOV. 10

MATH- Decimal Division HW due Friday

2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words every night; TEST ON TUESDAY, NOV. 8!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

October 31 - November 4

Howdy!

Monday: Halloween and a "No homework" night!

Wednesday: Core Essential day (HONOR)- wear purple!

Friday: Early dismissal!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- No homework this week

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; TEST ON THURS., NOV. 3rd!

MATH- **We will be doing a test review in class on Friday (finishing it on Monday)- It will go home with your student to study for the TEST ON WED., NOV. 2nd!


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #1 due on Nov. 11th

MATH- Division homework due Friday

2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words for next quiz; TEST ON TUES., NOV. 8th!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

October 24 - 28

Howdy!

** Red Ribbon Week- Pattison "Votes" to Be Drug Free! **

Monday- Wear red!
Tuesday- Wear a superhero shirt!
Wednesday- Wear crazy socks!
Thursday- Wear a sports jersey!
Friday- Wear your favorite jeans!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- Boxes and Bullets HW due Friday

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; TEST ON THURS., NOV. 3rd

MATH- 2x2 Multiplication HW due Friday
**We will be doing a test review in class on Friday- It will go home with your student that day to study for the TEST ON WED., NOV. 2nd!


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #1 due on Nov. 11th

MATH- Test review due Tuesday, 10/25; TEST ON FRIDAY!

2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words for next quiz!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

October 17 - 21

Howdy!

** NEW PARENT PICK-UP BEGINS THIS WEEK! **

2nd grade FIELD DAY- 10/19 at 12:45

4th grade FIELD DAY- 10/20 at 9:00

5th grade FIELD DAY- 10/20 at 12:45
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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Theme HW due Friday

MATH- Multiplication HW due Friday


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Theme HW due Friday; Book review #1 due on Nov. 11th

MATH- Test review will go home on Wednesday (due Monday 10/24); TEST ON FRIDAY 10/28!

2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words for next quiz!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

October 10 - 14

Howdy!

** NEW PARENT PICK-UP BEGINS MONDAY! **

Colt Bolt is on FRIDAY!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- Making Words due Friday!

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; TEST ON TUESDAY!

MATH- America Math due on Friday!
** retest will be Thursday 10/113 for those who need it!


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night

MATH- America Math due on Friday!

2nd GRADE

READING- Study test review for TEST ON TUESDAY!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

October 3 - 7

Howdy!

Colt Bolt Pep Rally is on Monday, Oct. 3rd!

RDR for those students who are participating is on Monday, Oct. 3rd at 4:00!

Wear silver on Wednesday for Core Essentials: Courage!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- None :)

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; TEST ON OCT. 11!

MATH- Test review due Thursday; TEST ON FRIDAY!


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #2 due on Oct. 10th; TEST ON FRIDAY!

MATH- Study for TEST ON TUESDAY!

2nd GRADE

READING- Study test review for TEST ON OCT. 11!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

September 26 - 30

Howdy!

Jimmy Changas spirit day for Pattison Elementary is on Tuesday, September 27th from 11:00am to 9:00pm! Hope to see y'all there! :)

4th grade Tribute to Heroes program is on Thursday, September 29th at 6:45pm!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- Making Words due Friday

READING- Read 20 minutes each night

MATH- America Math due Friday


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #2 due on Oct. 10th
** Book review #1 is due Monday, Sep. 26th!

MATH- Test review due Wednesday; TEST ON TUESDAY, OCT. 4!
** Test review is due early because we are doing a fun activity with Ms. McCauley's class on Wednesday using the review!

2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency word list for quiz on Sep. 27th

September 19 - 23

Howdy!

Progress reports will be going home in Tuesday Folders this week, so please be on the look out for that. 

Monday, September 19th -- First RDR Meeting for the 4th and 5th graders who are participating!

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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Describing characters HW due Friday
**Reading retest will be on Tuesday, 9/20 for those who need it!

MATH- America Math due Friday
**Math retest will be on Tuesday, 9/20 for those who need it!


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #1 due Sep. 26th
**Reading retest will be on Thursday, 9/22 for those who need it!

MATH- America Math due Friday

**Math retest will be on Tuesday, 9/20 for those who need it!
2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency word list

**Reading retest will be on Tuesday, 9/20 for those who need it!

September 12 - 16

Howdy!

I can't believe we are already on the 4th week of school! Time is flying by so quickly! 

Our class is still in need of Lysol wipes if anyone is interested in donating! :)

Tuesday, September 13th -- NO HOMEWORK NIGHT!

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4th GRADE


WRITING- WRITING TEST ON FRIDAY!

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night


MATH- America Math due Friday

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; TEST ON THURSDAY!; Book review #1 due Sep. 26th!

MATH- America Math due Friday; **We are completing an in-class project this week for our first test grade!**


2nd GRADE

READING- TEST ON TUESDAY!; Review high frequency word list for QUIZ ON THURSDAY!

September 6 - 9

Howdy!

I hope everyone had an amazing Labor Day weekend! My family and I traveled to Chicago to visit family! It was Harper's first plane ride and, thankfully, she did GREAT!

Thursday, September 8th

6:00-7:30

1st & 4th grade Parent Orientations

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4th GRADE

WRITING- Making words WS due Friday
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; TEST ON THURSDAY!
MATH- Review due Thursday; TEST ON FRIDAY!

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night

MATH- America Math due Friday

2nd GRADE
READING- Review high frequency word list; TEST NEXT TUESDAY, Sep. 13th!

Supplies Needed!

Howdy!

Our class is in need of Lysol wipes and colored ink pens! Any contributions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!
Mrs. Ditchman

August 29 - September 2

Howdy!

I am thrilled to start another amazing school year with all of my awesome students! Please refer to my class blog each week. I will be posting important information, dates for upcoming events, and homework assignments that will be due that week. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns! I am always available by email or phone!

Thursday, September 1st

6:00-7:30

2nd & 5th grade Parent Orientations

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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Analyzing Reading Habits HW due Friday
MATH- America Math due Friday

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Analyzing Reading Habits HW due Friday

MATH- America Math due Friday

2nd GRADE
READING- Review high frequency word list

May 16-20

Howdy!

This will be my last week for the school year before my maternity leave starts on May 23rd. It has been an awesome year! I have really enjoyed getting to each and every one of my kiddos. I can't wait to see everyone next year!

** Pictures of Harper Marie will be posted soon! :)

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4th GRADE

WRITING- Character trait interview homework due Wednesday
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night
MATH- America Math due Friday

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night

MATH- America Math due Friday

May 9-13

4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :) due to STAAR testing this week
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night
MATH- NONE :) due to STAAR testing this week

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Book Review #2 due May 13

MATH- NONE :) due to STAAR testing this week

May 2-6

HOWDY!

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4th GRADE

WRITING- Cycle 15 homework due Friday
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night
MATH- NONE :) due to STAAR Survivor this week

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Book Review #2 due May 13

MATH- America Math due Friday

April 25-29

HOWDY!

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4th GRADE

WRITING- Revising and editing passage due Friday
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night
MATH- Test review due Tuesday; TEST ON WEDNESDAY!

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Book Review #2 due May 13
** Begin bringing materials for research project/presentation if you are using a poster

MATH- America Math due Friday
** Begin bringing materials for dream vacation project/presentation if you are using a poster

April 18-22

Howdy!! 

Tuesday: Spring Creek Spirit Night! 5:00-9:00
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4th GRADE

WRITING- Revising and editing passage due Friday
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night
MATH- Test review due Tuesday; TEST ON WEDNESDAY!

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Book Review #2 due May 13
** Begin bringing materials for research project/presentation if you are using a poster

MATH- America Math due Friday
** Begin bringing materials for dream vacation project/presentation if you are using a poster

April 11-15

Howdy!! 

Friday: Early Dismissal! :) Have a great weekend!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Passage practice due Thursday
MATH- America Math due Thursday

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Book Review #1 due April 22

MATH- America Math due Thursday

April 4-8

Howdy!! 

Wednesday: Core Essentials Day! Wear purple!

The Pattison Elementary Carnival is on Friday, April 8th! See you there! I'll be working the Double Daves table from 6:00-7:00! :)
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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night
MATH- America Math due Friday

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Book Review #1 due April 22

MATH- Test review due Wednesday; TEST ON THURSDAY!

March 28-April 1

Howdy!! This is going to be a very busy week! Come well rested and ready to work!

Tuesday- 4th grade Writing STAAR & 5th grade Math STAAR- CLOSED CAMPUS!

Wednesday- 5th grade Reading STAAR- CLOSED CAMPUS!

Thursday- STAAR Make-up day- CLOSED CAMPUS!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :) due to STAAR testing
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night
MATH- NONE :) due to STAAR testing

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night

MATH- NONE :) due to STAAR testing

March 21-25

Howdy!! 

March 25th- NO SCHOOL due to Good Friday

Have an awesome three day weekend! :)
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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night
MATH- America Math due Thursday

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night

MATH- STAAR Boot Camp all week- NO homework

March 7-11

Howdy!! 

CAMP WRITE ALONG IN 4TH GRADE ALL WEEK! :)
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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night
MATH- Test review due Tuesday (handed out last Friday); TEST ON WEDNESDAY!

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Book Review #2 due Friday

MATH- Test review due Monday (handed out last week); TEST ON TUESDAY!

February 29-March 4

Howdy!! 

3/2 Wednesday: Core essentials day "HOPE"- wear light blue
3/3 Thursday- 5:00 to 8:00 Smashburger Spirit Night (Greenhouse & I-10)
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4th GRADE

WRITING- Revising and editing passage due Friday; TEST ON FRIDAY 3/4
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night
MATH- America Math page due Friday

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Book Review #2 due March 11; TEST ON FRIDAY 3/4

MATH- Review due Monday 3/7 (will hand out on Wednesday); TEST ON TUESDAY 3/8

February 22-26

Howdy!! 

MON.- Pennies for Patients- wear yellow/gold
TUES.- Pennies for Patients- wear crazy socks
WED.- Pennies for Patients- wear team jersey
THURS.- Pennies for Patients- wear camo
FRI.- Pennies for Patients- wear Pattison spirit wear

4th grade JA in a Day is on Wednesday!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Comprehension passage due Friday
MATH- America Math page due Friday

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Book Review #2 due March 11

MATH- America Math page due Friday

February 15-19

Howdy!! 

I hope you all have a wonderful week! :)

Monday- President's Day!

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4th GRADE

WRITING- Revising & editing passage due Friday
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night
MATH- America Math page due Friday

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Book Review #2 due March 11

MATH- America Math page due Friday

February 8-12

Howdy!! 

Tuesday, Feb. 9th- Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night! 5:00-8:00

Friday, Feb. 12th- 5th grade Sock Hop & 4th grade Valentine's Day Party!!! Both are starting at 2:00.

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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Comprehension passage due Thursday
MATH- Review due Wednesday; TEST ON Thursday

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Book Review #1 due TUESDAY

MATH- America Math page due Thursday

* Homework will be due Thursday this week because of the crazy Valentine's Party schedules on Friday!

Week of February 1-5

Howdy!! 

Wednesday, Feb. 3- Core Essentials Day! Wear orange to celebrate cooperation!

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4th GRADE

WRITING- Revising & editing passage due on Friday
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; TEST ON WEDNESDAY, Feb. 3
MATH- America Math page due Friday

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Book Review #1 due February 9th

MATH- TEST ON TUESDAY, Feb. 2

Week of January 25-29

Howdy!! 

Tuesday, Jan. 26- MMJH Incoming 6th grader Night 6:00-7:30

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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Non-fiction text homework due Friday
MATH- America Math page due Friday

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Book Review #1 due February 9th; TEST on Thursday, Jan. 28

MATH- Test review due Friday, Jan. 29; TEST on Tuesday, Feb. 2

Week of January 18-22

Howdy!! 

NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY- MLK DAY!

Thursday, Jan. 22- OLC Field Trip for 4th grade (Andersen, Fitzwater, Bowden)


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4th GRADE

WRITING- Revising & editing passage due Friday
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night
MATH- America Math page due Friday

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; Book Review #1 due February 9th

MATH- America Math page due Friday