Entries Tagged as 'News from Mrs. Boersma'

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Please help with survey

Our wonderful reading teacher, Diana Bast has asked for more help with her survey.  Please read her letter and take part in her survey thanks.
Dear Parents,
I know that some of you were able to complete my GVSU reading survey, but if you haven’t been able to, here is the link again. I would like a [...]

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

Group Problem Solving Activity

Last Monday we worked in small groups to achieve a task.  The goal was to use the provided items to make the longest line.   The  winners used the items creatively by blowing up the balloon, using every part of a bandaid, using even the wrapper of a straw.  It was fun to watch the [...]

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

Who We Are-Word Picture

Each student used an adjective to describe themselves.  This word picture describes who we are.  The bigger the word, the more times it was chosen by students.

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Picture Day

Our class is scheduled to have school pictures taken on Monday, September 21 early in the afternoon.  Forms will be sent home today, Tuesday, September 15.  Please return them by Monday morning.  Thank you!

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Georgetown Gives

If you would like to contribute school supplies for children who are less fortunate, please visit the school post about our most recent service project, GEORGETOWN GIVES

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Welcome Back!

As a staff, we took pictures and created chalk drawings all around the school. These have been mixed into a special slide show to welcome you back to the 2009-10 school year. It will be the best yet because we are BETTER when we are TOGETHER!

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Letter to My New Students

I am so excited to meet you and work with you this year! I hope you are excited too because fourth grade is tons of fun! We study lots of cool things like electricity, rocks, and the solar system. We learn a lot about our great country, The United States of [...]

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Letter to Parents

I am looking forward to this year with great anticipation. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with your child in this beautiful school with a wonderful principal and staff.
Communication is so very important. The following are some of the ways I will use to keep you informed:
Agenda [...]

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Things You Might Like to Have for Fourth Grade

Hello future fourth graders! I know that you still have about 39 days until we head back to school but some of you are wondering just what kind of school supplies a fourth grader might like to have. We are looking forward to a great year filled with learning new things and having [...]

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Meet the Challenge!

I am encouraging my students to learn the location of all the fifty states.  This is an optional activity, but recommended for fifth grade social studies.  Students have until spring vacation to do this.  They may take the quiz as many times as they wish for practice.  Students will receive a certificate and a treat [...]