Language Arts
Today we practiced subject and object pronouns, accented syllables and spelling. We talked about text features such as decks, titles, bylines and headings. We reread our story. Tomorrow is assessment day. We are also having a camp under. Weekly homework and reading calendars are due.
Math
Today we reviewed variables and equations. Homework was finishing up math worksheets. Many kids are done.
Science
We finished up mock rocks. We found salt and alum in the evaporation dishes. We also finished up scratch test. All students are getting notes about what we do each day in class. They should be reviewing the notes and what is in their earth materials notebook daily.
Is tomorrow your Donuts With Dad day?
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
What a Monday!
Welcome back to school. I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend.
ISTEP Session # 1 is right around the corner. We will be testing 3 days next week.
Tuesday - 11:00-11:45 (Math) and 1:00-2:05 (Language Arts)
Wednesday - 8:05-9:15 (Language Arts)
Thursday - 8:05-8:45 (Social Studies)
Please help your child to do well by making sure they get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast. They may bring gum to chew during the test. Mint makes your brain work better.
We all want them to do well.
Language Arts
Today we stared reading Carlos and the Skunk. Our comprehension skill is understanding the author's purpose. Our vocabulary is arousing, nestled, secluded, arroyo, unpleasant, behavior, stunned and glimpse. We are also focusing on prompt writing this week. There is weekly homework this week.
Math
Today we stared a new routine. It is called Problem of the Week and stresses problem solving and being able to write about our thinking. The page that went home for homework today is due Friday. They only need to do problem 1. (Problem 2 and 3 are extra credit)
Science
We stared trying to identify minerals today. We just wrote notes. Tomorrow we test!
ISTEP Session # 1 is right around the corner. We will be testing 3 days next week.
Tuesday - 11:00-11:45 (Math) and 1:00-2:05 (Language Arts)
Wednesday - 8:05-9:15 (Language Arts)
Thursday - 8:05-8:45 (Social Studies)
Please help your child to do well by making sure they get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast. They may bring gum to chew during the test. Mint makes your brain work better.
We all want them to do well.
Language Arts
Today we stared reading Carlos and the Skunk. Our comprehension skill is understanding the author's purpose. Our vocabulary is arousing, nestled, secluded, arroyo, unpleasant, behavior, stunned and glimpse. We are also focusing on prompt writing this week. There is weekly homework this week.
Math
Today we stared a new routine. It is called Problem of the Week and stresses problem solving and being able to write about our thinking. The page that went home for homework today is due Friday. They only need to do problem 1. (Problem 2 and 3 are extra credit)
Science
We stared trying to identify minerals today. We just wrote notes. Tomorrow we test!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Typical Tuesday
I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend.
Language Arts
Today we are back to working in the purple book. Our story today is called "Goin' Someplace Special" Our comprehension skill for the week is story elements with a focus on how the characters affect the story. Our vocabulary for the week includes these words: scald, permission, autograph, fare, blurted, clenched, chiseled and spectacular. Our grammar skill for the week is pronouns and their antecedents. We will have a spelling test and all the other assessments on Friday.
Homework is weekly homework. It is due Friday. However because of the shortened week, students don't have to write a summary. I will be taking reading minutes off the I Love To Read Calendar.
A note about the calendar: Many of the kids are not reading on Friday and Saturday. I think because they figure that the week is over on Friday Morning. Those minutes still count. I just count them for the next week.
There is a camp under tomorrow.
Book orders are also due tomorrow.
Math
Today we reviewed how to add mixed numbers. Homework is Study Link 8.2 and page 256 in our journal 2.
Science
Today we focused on observing our mock rocks. We took special notice of the different properties of the rock. (color, mass, size, shape, texture etc.)
ART Smart tomorrow.
Language Arts
Today we are back to working in the purple book. Our story today is called "Goin' Someplace Special" Our comprehension skill for the week is story elements with a focus on how the characters affect the story. Our vocabulary for the week includes these words: scald, permission, autograph, fare, blurted, clenched, chiseled and spectacular. Our grammar skill for the week is pronouns and their antecedents. We will have a spelling test and all the other assessments on Friday.
Homework is weekly homework. It is due Friday. However because of the shortened week, students don't have to write a summary. I will be taking reading minutes off the I Love To Read Calendar.
A note about the calendar: Many of the kids are not reading on Friday and Saturday. I think because they figure that the week is over on Friday Morning. Those minutes still count. I just count them for the next week.
There is a camp under tomorrow.
Book orders are also due tomorrow.
Math
Today we reviewed how to add mixed numbers. Homework is Study Link 8.2 and page 256 in our journal 2.
Science
Today we focused on observing our mock rocks. We took special notice of the different properties of the rock. (color, mass, size, shape, texture etc.)
ART Smart tomorrow.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Thursday Already!
I hope everyone enjoyed the unexpected day off!
Language Arts
Today we worked on singular, plural, and possessive nouns. We finished reading Cricket. Test tomorrow. Book order went home today. It is due on Wednesday, February 17th.
Math
Today we reviewed how to compare fractions. We also reviewed adding fractions and making equivalent fractions. Homework is pages 252 and253 in journal 2 and studly link 8.1
Science
We returned tests today and finished up science. Social Studies starts tomorrow.
Language Arts
Today we worked on singular, plural, and possessive nouns. We finished reading Cricket. Test tomorrow. Book order went home today. It is due on Wednesday, February 17th.
Math
Today we reviewed how to compare fractions. We also reviewed adding fractions and making equivalent fractions. Homework is pages 252 and253 in journal 2 and studly link 8.1
Science
We returned tests today and finished up science. Social Studies starts tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Looney Tunes Tuesday According to WSTAR
Snowing again?
Language Arts - Today we reviewed plural and possessive nouns. We took a quiz over chapters 10-12 and read chapter 14 in cricket. We also did a comprehension worksheet on cricket. We went to music and gym.
Math - We took a test over Unit 7 concepts.
Science - We took a test over Earth Materials.
Don't forget to read, read, read!
Family skate night tomorrow night!
Language Arts - Today we reviewed plural and possessive nouns. We took a quiz over chapters 10-12 and read chapter 14 in cricket. We also did a comprehension worksheet on cricket. We went to music and gym.
Math - We took a test over Unit 7 concepts.
Science - We took a test over Earth Materials.
Don't forget to read, read, read!
Family skate night tomorrow night!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Mondays News
Don't forget to read, read, read, for the challenge. Once you reach 800 minutes, you will receive a gold medal!
Language Arts!
Today we reviewed the difference between plurals and possessives. Possessives show ownership. We also read chapters 11-13 in Cricket. We did the worksheets. We practiced reading a story and answering questions for ISTEP. Our focus was on answering questions completely and making sure we had evidence for our answers. Tomorrow there will be a quiz over chapters 10-12.
Math
We reviewed unit 7 concepts. Test tomorrow.
Science
We reviewed for the earth materials test. Test tomorrow.
I apologize that they Science and Math test are on the same day. Schedule got thrown off by WSBT's visit.
Language Arts!
Today we reviewed the difference between plurals and possessives. Possessives show ownership. We also read chapters 11-13 in Cricket. We did the worksheets. We practiced reading a story and answering questions for ISTEP. Our focus was on answering questions completely and making sure we had evidence for our answers. Tomorrow there will be a quiz over chapters 10-12.
Math
We reviewed unit 7 concepts. Test tomorrow.
Science
We reviewed for the earth materials test. Test tomorrow.
I apologize that they Science and Math test are on the same day. Schedule got thrown off by WSBT's visit.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tuesday's News and Notes
Good Afternoon,
Don't forget to keep track of those reading minutes. Make sure you write down the minutes after each reading session! The calendar is due for the first time on Friday!!!
Science Expo Open House is until 5:00 on Thursday. Make plans to pick up your project that afternoon.
Language Arts
We had a busy and quick day! We reviewed language skills and had DEAR time. Then we read chapters 7&8 in The Cricket In Times Square. We started our vocabulary for those chapters and started our comprehension sheet. Those items are homework if they aren't done. We went to gym and music.
There is a camp under tomorrow. Bring your gear and plenty of books to read.
Math
We talked about how to use a calculator to add and subtract positive and negative integers. We also practiced this skill on our white boards. Study Link 7.10 is homework. Be careful there is a front and back.
Note about tomorrow. Tomorrow we are going to start reviewing for our math test. I think the math test will be on Monday. The review is very, very long. We covered quite a few concepts. I am not planning on having everyone complete it tomorrow. There will be time to complete it on Thursday.
Science
We finished up Science Expo Presentations. We reviewed the study guide for tomorrow's quiz.
Have a great night!
Don't forget to keep track of those reading minutes. Make sure you write down the minutes after each reading session! The calendar is due for the first time on Friday!!!
Science Expo Open House is until 5:00 on Thursday. Make plans to pick up your project that afternoon.
Language Arts
We had a busy and quick day! We reviewed language skills and had DEAR time. Then we read chapters 7&8 in The Cricket In Times Square. We started our vocabulary for those chapters and started our comprehension sheet. Those items are homework if they aren't done. We went to gym and music.
There is a camp under tomorrow. Bring your gear and plenty of books to read.
Math
We talked about how to use a calculator to add and subtract positive and negative integers. We also practiced this skill on our white boards. Study Link 7.10 is homework. Be careful there is a front and back.
Note about tomorrow. Tomorrow we are going to start reviewing for our math test. I think the math test will be on Monday. The review is very, very long. We covered quite a few concepts. I am not planning on having everyone complete it tomorrow. There will be time to complete it on Thursday.
Science
We finished up Science Expo Presentations. We reviewed the study guide for tomorrow's quiz.
Have a great night!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Monday's News
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Don't forget to record your reading minutes on the purple sheet.
Don't forget to make plans to pick up your science expo project Thursday after school between 3 and 5.
Language Arts
Today we made fortune cookies. It was part of our Cricket in Times Square novel study. We read quietly for the I love to Read contest. We went to IMC. We also started working on page 14 in our published books. It will need to be finished, edited, and signed for homework tonight. We took a quiz over chapters 4-6 in Cricket.
Math
Today we reviewed adding and subtracting integers. We will probably take the unit 7 test on Monday. Study Link 7.9 is homework.
Science
We listened to friends present their science expo projects.
Don't forget to record your reading minutes on the purple sheet.
Don't forget to make plans to pick up your science expo project Thursday after school between 3 and 5.
Language Arts
Today we made fortune cookies. It was part of our Cricket in Times Square novel study. We read quietly for the I love to Read contest. We went to IMC. We also started working on page 14 in our published books. It will need to be finished, edited, and signed for homework tonight. We took a quiz over chapters 4-6 in Cricket.
Math
Today we reviewed adding and subtracting integers. We will probably take the unit 7 test on Monday. Study Link 7.9 is homework.
Science
We listened to friends present their science expo projects.
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