Mrs. Goniwiecha 2025-26

                                                                                  Reading -  We have had an amazing year in reading! Thank you so much for supporting your child’s reading plan. With your help, we were able to nurture a true love of reading and see wonderful growth in both fluency and comprehension. For our few remaining instructional days, students are welcome to read at home for "extra yards" if they choose. However, since we are currently immersed in a rigorous in-class book study of The Hope Chest —focusing on main idea, theme, and summary writing—at-home bookmarks are no longer required. Students will also have time in class to continue reading their independent books. Thank you for all your hard work this year! Class Sup...

                                                                             Happy Mother's Day!!! Sarett: On Wednesday, we will be going to Sarett from 12:15-1:45. Parents/Guardians who want to join us may meet us there. You pay the entrance fee when you arrive. We will have an educational talk inside first and then we'll go on a hike. Please dress for the weather and know that there may be muddy areas. Students should also dress for the weather(in layers) and bring a water bottle for the hike. They will eat lunch at school before we leave, so lunches aren't necessary. NWEA Math:  We will take the math NWEA test on Tuesday. Students may bring mints or minty gum while testing. Anyone who is absent or doesn't finish will continue on Wednesday. All Abou...

                                                                                Lansing Trip -  Reminder-Our trip to Lansing is Monday, May 4, 2026!  Please remember…….. Check the weather in the morning! Please dress appropriately and wear comfy shoes. We will be walking everywhere!  Chaperones and students will meet in the classroom at 7:15 AM. Chaperones will receive an agenda, names of students in their charge, and instructions.  Chaperones and students will need a morning snack, lunch, and a disposable drink container.  Students may have one electronic device on the bus.  Students may bring some money for the gift shop at the museum ($20/$25 recommended & no food/candy on the bus).  Plan to pick up your child...

                                                                                  Lansing Trip -  On May 4th, we are going to Lansing. This is always a favorite memory of 4th grade!! Students and chaperones need to arrive at Lincoln at 7:15am and we will return around 4:15/4:30pm.  Please note this time is different than the time we originally shared!  We will wear our field trip shirts and walk everywhere. Everyone going should bring a disposable water bottle, snacks, and a lunch. Students may also bring money for the gift shop! Here is the letter with the chaperone link.   All About Me: Everyone has had an "All About Me" week this school year. I will use the remaining weeks to watch for students excelling with the Bear Behav...

                                                                             M-Step Testing -  On Tuesday we will take the math test. Students must have headphones(we have extra earbuds to share) and may bring mint gum or mints to "wake up their brains" during testing. We will take several breaks throughout. Please make sure your child has a healthy breakfast and gets a lot of sleep. Anyone who doesn't finish the test or is absent, will finish on Wednesday. This is the last M-Step test for 4th graders! Class Birthdays: Joey - Thursday and Roman - Sunday   All About Me:  Each week a student is the All About Me student. They have completed a poster in class(but may need to finish it at home) and get to share special things about themselves each day...

                                                                               M-Step Testing - On Tuesday we will take the reading test. Students must have headphones(we have extra earbuds to share) and may bring mint gum or mints to "wake up their brains" during testing. We will take several breaks throughout, including watching the 5th grade music program. Please make sure your child has a healthy breakfast and gets a lot of sleep. Anyone who doesn't finish the test or is absent, will finish on Wednesday. Class Birthdays: 23rd - Joey and 25th - Roman   All About Me:  Each week a student is the All About Me student. They have completed a poster in class(but may need to finish it at home) and get to share special things about themselves each day...