Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Reader's Workshop

Reader's Workshop is well underway in 4th grade. We have been practicing REAL reading (no fake reading here) with STAMINA. We've been enjoying read alouds together, and practicing our reading strategies. Let's just say, I am one impressed and proud teacher! Not to mention there are tons of comfy spots to stick our noses in our books. 
We kicked off our first genre study on fiction with a delectable book tasting. Reservations were made and Klipfel Cafe was packed.
Students were exposed to a wide range of fiction texts. They whet their appetites with historical fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, science fiction, adventure, and even mystery books. I loved hearing students hunt for these books in our classroom library, school library, and even Flint Public Library.
Wait, did I mention our noses in books? We are well on our way with our love of reading!

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Room 216

I'm looking forward to seeing lots of excited smiling faces tomorrow. I can't wait to hear about your summer adventures and look forward to many shared stories this school year. Klipfel & Kids is your one-stop spot in virtual room 216. Take our hand and let us take you on a tour of our classroom...

We can't thank those of you who purchased items from our wishlist enough! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! We are truly and greatly appreciative of your willingness to help turn room 216 into a home. Our classroom couldn't look this amazing without you. Make sure to check back soon and see our adventures. We also love to receive comments on our blog throughout the school year!

Monday, June 24, 2024

Goodbye Friends

Dear Fourth Grade Families,

Fourth grade sure was easy!

It's finally here-summer! This school year sure has been one for the record books. Today, I officially give you back the same child from the fall, a few inches taller, a few months wiser, and much more mature. Although this growth would have happened anyway, it has been my pleasure to watch and be a part of their year. I am overwhelmingly proud of each and every one of them.

One last thank you to all the students for their continuous hard work this school year. You rocked it and we had so many laughs along the way! Thank you also to the parents, grandparents, and relatives for all your support and encouragement from home, as well as, all our faithful blog followers.

Enjoy your days at the beach and nights by the BBQ. Don't forget to post your summer adventures on our summer padlet or send me an email jklipfel@middletonps.org with what you are up to. I love nothing more than getting notes and postcards too! This summer, don't forget to READ, READ, READ. Need a book recommendation or want to chat about a great read, just send me a message. You know I LOVE talking books.

We have truly lived, loved, laughed, and learned together this year. I wish it could continue but each and every one of you is ready for next year. Remember, I will always be interested in your future, wherever you go, whatever you do. Your joys and sorrows I will always be happy to share, so please make sure to keep me in the loop for many years to come. Until we meet again!




Love always,
Miss Klipfel