Friday, December 18, 2015
Friday, December 18th
THANK YOU SO MUCH! Ms Ehmer and I can not thank enough for your generosity and support. Thank you so much for coming to our Learning Celebration today. We wish you a wonderful holiday break. We'll see you in January!
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Thursday, December 17th
Happy Thursday!
We began our day taking our math assessment. Students worked hard to classify angles, determine the measurement of a given angle based on their knowledge of benchmark angles, and determine lines of symmetry.
We then worked on a symmetry activity involving our names. Ask your child to tell you more!
Students enjoyed watching a collection of short films during our Cultural Arts Assembly this morning, and we completed our day with our Science assessment and preparing for our Learning Celebration tomorrow.
Students will be taking their Social Studies assessment tomorrow.
We are looking forward to seeing you at 1:30 tomorrow. You should arrive through the front door of the school to check in with Ms. Baker. You will then make your way to our classroom.
Have a great evening!
We began our day taking our math assessment. Students worked hard to classify angles, determine the measurement of a given angle based on their knowledge of benchmark angles, and determine lines of symmetry.
We then worked on a symmetry activity involving our names. Ask your child to tell you more!
Students enjoyed watching a collection of short films during our Cultural Arts Assembly this morning, and we completed our day with our Science assessment and preparing for our Learning Celebration tomorrow.
Students will be taking their Social Studies assessment tomorrow.
We are looking forward to seeing you at 1:30 tomorrow. You should arrive through the front door of the school to check in with Ms. Baker. You will then make your way to our classroom.
Have a great evening!
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Wednesday, December 16th
Another busy day!
This morning, we inquired into the properties of symmetry. Students explored rectangles, squares, and circles by folding and manipulating the shapes to determine the lines of symmetry.
We had a great time previewing properties of light and sound with Ms. Theisen. We will complete the remaining stations after the break. Ask your child to tell you more!
We had a productive afternoon revising and edit our opinion pieces. Most students are beginning to finish their pieces.
We are looking forward to a cultural arts performance tomorrow morning at 9:45 in the multipurpose room and our Learning Celebration on Friday at 1:30. We hope you can join us for both activities!
This morning, we inquired into the properties of symmetry. Students explored rectangles, squares, and circles by folding and manipulating the shapes to determine the lines of symmetry.
We had a great time previewing properties of light and sound with Ms. Theisen. We will complete the remaining stations after the break. Ask your child to tell you more!
We had a productive afternoon revising and edit our opinion pieces. Most students are beginning to finish their pieces.
We are looking forward to a cultural arts performance tomorrow morning at 9:45 in the multipurpose room and our Learning Celebration on Friday at 1:30. We hope you can join us for both activities!
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Tuesday, December 15th
I had a wonderful and productive day of planning with my fellow 4th grade teachers to prepare for term 4. I know that the Superstars worked hard and had a great day too.
Looking forward to another busy day tomorrow!!
Looking forward to another busy day tomorrow!!
Monday, December 14, 2015
Monday, December 14th
Welcome back!
We had a great start to our week! Students worked to utilize their knowledge of benchmark angles (right and straight) to determine the measurement of an unknown angle. They were able to create equations to support their thinking.
We enjoyed playing games and doing puzzles after checking out books in the media center today.
Students are working to create profiles for our important people of the American Revolution. They are able to demonstrate understanding of the contributions of their person or group of people and how they supported or effected the Revolutionary War. Ask your child to tell you more!
We are looking forward to a Cultural Arts Assembly on Thursday morning at 9:45 in the multi-purpose room and our Learning Celebration on Friday afternoon at 1:30 in our classroom. You are welcome to join us for both events!!
See you tomorrow!!
We had a great start to our week! Students worked to utilize their knowledge of benchmark angles (right and straight) to determine the measurement of an unknown angle. They were able to create equations to support their thinking.
We enjoyed playing games and doing puzzles after checking out books in the media center today.
Students are working to create profiles for our important people of the American Revolution. They are able to demonstrate understanding of the contributions of their person or group of people and how they supported or effected the Revolutionary War. Ask your child to tell you more!
We are looking forward to a Cultural Arts Assembly on Thursday morning at 9:45 in the multi-purpose room and our Learning Celebration on Friday afternoon at 1:30 in our classroom. You are welcome to join us for both events!!
See you tomorrow!!
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Thursday, December 10th
Another great day on The Ave!
We started our morning with our second day of MAP testing. Students will be taking their final test tomorrow. If students have not completed a portion of their tests, they will be able to complete them early next week.
We began looking at angles in relation to circles today. Students examined a clock and how perpendicular lines create four quadrants on the clock. They were able to connect that rotating a 180 degrees from 12 would mean that the minute hand is pointed at the 6. We also previewed some activities with determining the measurement of an unknown angle using the characteristics of the angle and a given measurement. We will continue building on these concepts in the coming days.
Students continue to work to move through the writing process with their opinion pieces. Many students have begun publishing, although edits and revisions can still be made.
Thank you again for everything that you do to support your children, our classroom, and our school! I am looking forward to celebrating with you next Friday at 1:30.
Have a great evening!
We started our morning with our second day of MAP testing. Students will be taking their final test tomorrow. If students have not completed a portion of their tests, they will be able to complete them early next week.
We began looking at angles in relation to circles today. Students examined a clock and how perpendicular lines create four quadrants on the clock. They were able to connect that rotating a 180 degrees from 12 would mean that the minute hand is pointed at the 6. We also previewed some activities with determining the measurement of an unknown angle using the characteristics of the angle and a given measurement. We will continue building on these concepts in the coming days.
Students continue to work to move through the writing process with their opinion pieces. Many students have begun publishing, although edits and revisions can still be made.
Thank you again for everything that you do to support your children, our classroom, and our school! I am looking forward to celebrating with you next Friday at 1:30.
Have a great evening!
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Weather Study Guide Link Updated
I apologize if you attempted to access the weather study guide link below and were unsuccessful. I have used the correct link and updated in my previous post.
Wednesday, December 9th
Happy Wednesday!
We had our first morning of MAP testing. Students worked hard and tried their best. We will take the reading portion tomorrow!
Ms. Theisen continued our inquiry into weather and climate. Students are exploring the long term effects of weather and climate changes. They are working to illustrate their findings.
During math this afternoon, students examined parallel and perpendicular lines. They worked to identify them and name them in 2-dimensional shapes, as well as common objects.
Thank you so much for sending in donations for our Custodial and Cafeteria Staff. You may continue to send them.
I have attached the Science Study Guide with the answers, and students received their Social Studies study guide today. They can use these for reading, and quizzing themselves at home. Tests will be taken next week (likely Wednesday and Thursday).
Weather Study Guide
We hope that you can join us next Friday for our Learning Celebration. It will be held in our classroom at 1:30. Light refreshments will be served.
Have a great evening!
We had our first morning of MAP testing. Students worked hard and tried their best. We will take the reading portion tomorrow!
Ms. Theisen continued our inquiry into weather and climate. Students are exploring the long term effects of weather and climate changes. They are working to illustrate their findings.
During math this afternoon, students examined parallel and perpendicular lines. They worked to identify them and name them in 2-dimensional shapes, as well as common objects.
Thank you so much for sending in donations for our Custodial and Cafeteria Staff. You may continue to send them.
I have attached the Science Study Guide with the answers, and students received their Social Studies study guide today. They can use these for reading, and quizzing themselves at home. Tests will be taken next week (likely Wednesday and Thursday).
Weather Study Guide
We hope that you can join us next Friday for our Learning Celebration. It will be held in our classroom at 1:30. Light refreshments will be served.
Have a great evening!
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Tuesday, December 8th
Whew! We had quite an eventful afternoon.
After a busy morning working with protractors to construct and measure angles, rounding competitions, and practice with Compass Learning/Khan academy, we enjoyed working with Senora Souki during Spanish.
Students were working to take a reading quiz, when we had a bit of a problem with the intercom in our classroom. Not to worry though, the Superstars handled the situation with smiles!
Students will receive their Social Studies study guide tomorrow. The science and social studies guides are their homework for the rest of the week.
I hope that you can all join us for our Celebration of Learning! We will hold the celebration on Friday, December 18th at 1:30 in our classroom. Students received an invitation today, and it is attached here. We are looking forward to seeing you!
Learning Celebration Invitation
Don't forget to send in your donations to help us honor our Custodial and Cafeteria Staff. If you are interested, we are asking for $1. Thanks in advance for you kindness!
MAP Testing begins tomorrow morning and will go through Friday. Thanks for arriving to school on time!!
See you in the morning!
After a busy morning working with protractors to construct and measure angles, rounding competitions, and practice with Compass Learning/Khan academy, we enjoyed working with Senora Souki during Spanish.Students were working to take a reading quiz, when we had a bit of a problem with the intercom in our classroom. Not to worry though, the Superstars handled the situation with smiles!
Students will receive their Social Studies study guide tomorrow. The science and social studies guides are their homework for the rest of the week.
I hope that you can all join us for our Celebration of Learning! We will hold the celebration on Friday, December 18th at 1:30 in our classroom. Students received an invitation today, and it is attached here. We are looking forward to seeing you!
Learning Celebration Invitation
Don't forget to send in your donations to help us honor our Custodial and Cafeteria Staff. If you are interested, we are asking for $1. Thanks in advance for you kindness!
MAP Testing begins tomorrow morning and will go through Friday. Thanks for arriving to school on time!!
See you in the morning!
Monday, December 7, 2015
Monday, December 7th
Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Students explored angle classifications and protractors today. For homework, they are working to classify angles based on the observations.
We also enjoyed a visit from Dr. Root. She completed a lesson about bullying with our class. Ask your child to tell you more!
Students received a study guide for science today and will receive social studies tomorrow. These guides are not meant to be turned in, but are a tool for studying and reviewing the concepts we've discussed this term. We will NOT be taking our science or social studies tests this week. Those will occur sometime next week (likely Wednesday or Thursday).
See below for important happenings in school. Have a great evening!
Honoring our Staff
Custodial and food service workers work behind the scenes and are often unappreciated for the hard work that they do keeping schools clean and well maintained and keeping students and teachers well fed.These people are an important part of the success of our school because a clean, well maintained and operational building is a reflection on the school itself. During this holiday season we want to show F.AVE's student, teacher and family appreciation of our wonderful custodial and food service personnel by presenting each of them with a monetary gift. In order to do so, we would like to ask each student to bring in a $1 or more to donate to this gift. Before we leave for the December break, we will present a gift to each person (custodial and food service) on behalf of the F.AVE school community.
A letter from Senora Souki
Students explored angle classifications and protractors today. For homework, they are working to classify angles based on the observations.
We also enjoyed a visit from Dr. Root. She completed a lesson about bullying with our class. Ask your child to tell you more!
Students received a study guide for science today and will receive social studies tomorrow. These guides are not meant to be turned in, but are a tool for studying and reviewing the concepts we've discussed this term. We will NOT be taking our science or social studies tests this week. Those will occur sometime next week (likely Wednesday or Thursday).
See below for important happenings in school. Have a great evening!
Honoring our Staff
Custodial and food service workers work behind the scenes and are often unappreciated for the hard work that they do keeping schools clean and well maintained and keeping students and teachers well fed.These people are an important part of the success of our school because a clean, well maintained and operational building is a reflection on the school itself. During this holiday season we want to show F.AVE's student, teacher and family appreciation of our wonderful custodial and food service personnel by presenting each of them with a monetary gift. In order to do so, we would like to ask each student to bring in a $1 or more to donate to this gift. Before we leave for the December break, we will present a gift to each person (custodial and food service) on behalf of the F.AVE school community.
Here's how you can help:
Thank you for considering joining us in this appreciation!- Place your monetary donation in an envelope and send to teacher
- Teachers will turn in donations to Ms. Baker at the front office
- Please send all donations by Wednesday, December 16th.
A letter from Senora Souki
Hola a todos!
On 12/9 and 12/10 our 4th graders will take the Spanish listening and writing summatives for Term 3.
To be prepared for the test, please review and practice our vocabulary on Quizlet, make your own flash cards and games, or tell someone the stories and use the vocab words while telling them.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Friday, December 4th
Happy Friday, y'all!!!
What an unbelievably great week! We have accomplished so many things this week. I am so proud of the hard work the Superstars are putting in everyday!
We continue our inquiry into weather maps and data to make decisions about the weather. Students were challenged to sort the characteristics of climate and weather on the tables. We discussed their sorts and moved things around as necessary.
Many students were able to begin drafting their opinion pieces today. We modeled this process and demonstrated how to incorporate our understanding of the central idea and lines of inquiry throughout our opinion pieces. Students were able to plan and make decisions about the conclusion of their pieces by restating their opinion, reviewing their reasons and giving a final thought on the subject.
I heard wonderful things about our F.AVE Chorus performance at the Decatur Tree Lighting. I am so proud of you!!
Don't forget:
December 8th is Book-Out for F.AVE at Little Shop of Stories. Proceeds will benefit the F.AVE Media Center.
Orders for F.AVE Spirit Wear Sweatshirts are due on Monday.
I hope that you have a restful weekend. See you Monday!
What an unbelievably great week! We have accomplished so many things this week. I am so proud of the hard work the Superstars are putting in everyday!
We continue our inquiry into weather maps and data to make decisions about the weather. Students were challenged to sort the characteristics of climate and weather on the tables. We discussed their sorts and moved things around as necessary.
I heard wonderful things about our F.AVE Chorus performance at the Decatur Tree Lighting. I am so proud of you!!
Don't forget:
December 8th is Book-Out for F.AVE at Little Shop of Stories. Proceeds will benefit the F.AVE Media Center.
Orders for F.AVE Spirit Wear Sweatshirts are due on Monday.
I hope that you have a restful weekend. See you Monday!
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Thursday, December 3rd
We introduced our geometry unit this morning. Students passed a string across the tables and then worked to label anything that they noticed. Many noticed shapes, types of angles, and classified lines. We worked to learn and add new vocabulary to our math journals.
We continued our inquiry into utilizing past weather data to make decisions about future weather. Students examined weather maps and symbols. They worked to ask questions about the maps and added the symbols to their IB journals. We will continue to look at these symbols tomorrow and connect them to weather prediction.
Students worked to make inferences during our reading block. They happily made the connection to our central idea that using knowledge from our past and information from the text will help us make decisions about our new understanding of our text. :)
Don't forget that F.AVE Spirit Wear order forms are due by Monday.
We will have a busy week next week with MAP testing at 7:55 on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Have a great evening!
Don't forget that F.AVE Spirit Wear order forms are due by Monday.
We will have a busy week next week with MAP testing at 7:55 on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Have a great evening!
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Wednesday, December 2nd
Another wonderful Wednesday on the AVE!
I am thrilled to announce our class elected Superstar of the Month for November is Maddy! We are so proud of you!
Students worked with Ms. Theisen to inquire into the use of weather data to organize weather maps and make predictions about future weather events. Ask your child to tell you more!!
Here's a peek into PE with Coach Hallman. Our class was working to improve their agility and focus!
We enjoyed exploring The Declaration of Independence today. As the colonist organized into the 2nd Continental Congress, they declared themselves free from King George III and England. Students utilized a Brainpop to take notes on the topic, focusing on its purpose and important people. We will continue our inquiry tomorrow, utilizing reading passage and working to interpret the meaning of the preamble.
Students who have Genius Hour with myself and Ms. Ehmer were able to present the PSAs this afternoon. They have worked hard this term to organize for a cause and use their knowledge/research to make decisions about their PSAs. They did a great job!
Don't forget the the Decatur Tree Lighting Festival will be at Little Shop of Stories tomorrow night, and the F.AVE Chorus is performing. Also, on December 8th, Little Shop of Stories is hosting Book Out for F.AVE. Purchases made at the store that day will benefit our school library!!
Have a wonderful evening!
I am thrilled to announce our class elected Superstar of the Month for November is Maddy! We are so proud of you!
Here's a peek into PE with Coach Hallman. Our class was working to improve their agility and focus!We enjoyed exploring The Declaration of Independence today. As the colonist organized into the 2nd Continental Congress, they declared themselves free from King George III and England. Students utilized a Brainpop to take notes on the topic, focusing on its purpose and important people. We will continue our inquiry tomorrow, utilizing reading passage and working to interpret the meaning of the preamble.
Students who have Genius Hour with myself and Ms. Ehmer were able to present the PSAs this afternoon. They have worked hard this term to organize for a cause and use their knowledge/research to make decisions about their PSAs. They did a great job!
Don't forget the the Decatur Tree Lighting Festival will be at Little Shop of Stories tomorrow night, and the F.AVE Chorus is performing. Also, on December 8th, Little Shop of Stories is hosting Book Out for F.AVE. Purchases made at the store that day will benefit our school library!!
Have a wonderful evening!
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Tuesday, December 1st
Happy Tuesday!
We had a busy morning utilizing tape diagrams to model multi-step word problems. Students worked to "take it one step at a time" when solving their problems. They did a wonderful job and were able to apply metric conversions to complete their equations. We will have a short assessment over our metrics unit tomorrow.
Students inquired into the utilization of past knowledge to organize for decision making when reading weather instruments. They completed an exploration on their Discovery Education app and make connections to our central idea.
We continued exploring dramas as a form of literature. Students examined the characteristics of a drama about a Native American myth. After reading this drama as a class, we were able to locate the same text feature that we find in our fictional books, such as characters, setting, plot, and more.
As we progress in our opinion writing, students began inquiring into organizing their opening paragraphs. We connected our paragraphs to movie previews. We want to hook our readers, give them enough information to keep them interested, but not so much that they don't "buy the ticket" to read the rest of our pieces. Students who were ready, started planning and making decisions about their opening paragraphs.
Whew! I'd say we had a successful day!!
Flyer came home today for F.AVE spirit wear hoodies. If you wish to order a hoodie, the forms are due by December 7th.
See you in the morning!
We had a busy morning utilizing tape diagrams to model multi-step word problems. Students worked to "take it one step at a time" when solving their problems. They did a wonderful job and were able to apply metric conversions to complete their equations. We will have a short assessment over our metrics unit tomorrow.
Students inquired into the utilization of past knowledge to organize for decision making when reading weather instruments. They completed an exploration on their Discovery Education app and make connections to our central idea.
We continued exploring dramas as a form of literature. Students examined the characteristics of a drama about a Native American myth. After reading this drama as a class, we were able to locate the same text feature that we find in our fictional books, such as characters, setting, plot, and more.
As we progress in our opinion writing, students began inquiring into organizing their opening paragraphs. We connected our paragraphs to movie previews. We want to hook our readers, give them enough information to keep them interested, but not so much that they don't "buy the ticket" to read the rest of our pieces. Students who were ready, started planning and making decisions about their opening paragraphs.
Whew! I'd say we had a successful day!!
Flyer came home today for F.AVE spirit wear hoodies. If you wish to order a hoodie, the forms are due by December 7th.
See you in the morning!
Monday, November 30, 2015
Monday, November 30th
WELCOME BACK!!!
I hope you all had a restful week. We hit the ground running today and got so much accomplished!
We did a quick review of our metric conversions today. Students then worked with multi-step word problems to create tape diagrams, model equations, and write statements about their problem solving. We have a couple of groups left to meet with tomorrow and will plan to start our assessment tomorrow, if possible, and continue it on Wednesday.
After a quick review, we were able to move forward with our inquiry into organizing for decision making. We explored the First Continental Congress and the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Students examined a short video and linked it to a reading passage to determine the reasons the Continental Army went to these cities, and the outcomes of those battles.
Students who to the GA Milestones Assessment last school year have received their scores. They were placed in their red communication folders along with a letter explaining the scoring.
MAP Testing
Our MAP Testing schedule is below. Ms. Ehmer and I are in the process of reviewing fall scores with students individually and helping them set some goals.
12/9 - Math 7:55
12/10 - Reading 7:55
12/11 - Language 7:55
See you tomorrow!!
I hope you all had a restful week. We hit the ground running today and got so much accomplished!
We did a quick review of our metric conversions today. Students then worked with multi-step word problems to create tape diagrams, model equations, and write statements about their problem solving. We have a couple of groups left to meet with tomorrow and will plan to start our assessment tomorrow, if possible, and continue it on Wednesday.
After a quick review, we were able to move forward with our inquiry into organizing for decision making. We explored the First Continental Congress and the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Students examined a short video and linked it to a reading passage to determine the reasons the Continental Army went to these cities, and the outcomes of those battles.
Students who to the GA Milestones Assessment last school year have received their scores. They were placed in their red communication folders along with a letter explaining the scoring.
MAP Testing
Our MAP Testing schedule is below. Ms. Ehmer and I are in the process of reviewing fall scores with students individually and helping them set some goals.
12/9 - Math 7:55
12/10 - Reading 7:55
12/11 - Language 7:55
See you tomorrow!!
Friday, November 20, 2015
Friday, November 20th
Happy Friday!!
We had a great day!
Students worked to utilize metric conversions to change Liter to Milliliters or the reverse. They reviewed factors and multiples through a game and some completed a logic problem.
We reviewed our weather and weather instruments today. Students were able to add them to their IB journals with pictures and descriptions. We then worked to create an assessment on the water cycle using Explain Everything on our iPads. Here are some examples of our water cycle assessment:
Water Cycle Assessment
Water Cycle Assessment 2
It was an exciting afternoon as our school held our first College and Career Explorations of the school year. All students went to explore anything from fundraising, cupcake decorating, internet resources, team building, and more. Ask your child about their Exploration!!!
I hope you all have a wonderful and restful break. I wish you safe travels, and know that you are all in my thoughts. I am incredibly thankful for all of the students in our class, and all of their wonderful families! Thank you so much for your support this year!
See you on Monday, November 30th!
We had a great day!
Students worked to utilize metric conversions to change Liter to Milliliters or the reverse. They reviewed factors and multiples through a game and some completed a logic problem.
We reviewed our weather and weather instruments today. Students were able to add them to their IB journals with pictures and descriptions. We then worked to create an assessment on the water cycle using Explain Everything on our iPads. Here are some examples of our water cycle assessment:
Water Cycle Assessment
Water Cycle Assessment 2
It was an exciting afternoon as our school held our first College and Career Explorations of the school year. All students went to explore anything from fundraising, cupcake decorating, internet resources, team building, and more. Ask your child about their Exploration!!!
I hope you all have a wonderful and restful break. I wish you safe travels, and know that you are all in my thoughts. I am incredibly thankful for all of the students in our class, and all of their wonderful families! Thank you so much for your support this year!
See you on Monday, November 30th!
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Thursday, November 19th
We had a busy and wonderful day!
After reviewing and practicing with area and perimeter this morning, we took a short assessment over the standards.
We were fortunate to have a Ms. Craig join us as a guest speaker. She is a weather expert and was able to share and explain many concepts about processes of change. We looked at how knowledge of the past weather helps us to make decisions about future weather. She even made a cloud in a jar (see video below)!
Cloud in a Jar
We inquired into perspective and point of view today. Students were challenged to rewrite the story A Bat Boy & His Violin from the point of view of the father in story. Ask your child to tell you more!
We are looking forward our first round of Explorations tomorrow afternoon!
Don't forget to check the upcoming events area of the blog. I have added our MAP schedule.
See you tomorrow!
After reviewing and practicing with area and perimeter this morning, we took a short assessment over the standards.
We were fortunate to have a Ms. Craig join us as a guest speaker. She is a weather expert and was able to share and explain many concepts about processes of change. We looked at how knowledge of the past weather helps us to make decisions about future weather. She even made a cloud in a jar (see video below)!
Cloud in a Jar
We are looking forward our first round of Explorations tomorrow afternoon!
Don't forget to check the upcoming events area of the blog. I have added our MAP schedule.
See you tomorrow!
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Wednesday, November 18th
What a wonderful day of being thankful!
I am so thankful that I get to spend every day with your wonderful children. We have such a fun time, and I truly adore them. I appreciate each and every one of you. Thank you for joining us today!
We had some other wonderful experiences today as well!
As we continue our inquiry into ways we organize for change, students worked to create weather instruments. They explored ways that meteorologists use these instruments to collect data by moving around the school. Ask your child to tell you more!
We are looking forward to a great end of our week! Have a wonderful evening!
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Tuesday, November 17th
Another busy day!
We began our day by signing up for our first College and Career Explorations of the school year. Ask your child about the Exploration they chose!
Students completed an engagement task using pictures, words, descriptors, and arrows to complete a water cycle puzzle. We then discussed how we know the water cycle, but so what? Who cares? Why do we want to know about the water cycle? Students made great inferences and were able to connect that we use our knowledge of the water cycle to help make decisions about the weather. When then explored different weather tools! Ask your child to tell you more!
We began our day by signing up for our first College and Career Explorations of the school year. Ask your child about the Exploration they chose!
Students completed an engagement task using pictures, words, descriptors, and arrows to complete a water cycle puzzle. We then discussed how we know the water cycle, but so what? Who cares? Why do we want to know about the water cycle? Students made great inferences and were able to connect that we use our knowledge of the water cycle to help make decisions about the weather. When then explored different weather tools! Ask your child to tell you more!
Students did an amazing job of beginning to add evidence to support their reasons for their opinion. We were able to model on the board and begin our research, interviews, and writing our personal experiences. Students may ask for your assistance with an interview or research to help support their opinion writing.
We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for our Thanksgiving luncheon!!
Have a wonderful evening!
Monday, November 16, 2015
Monday, November 16th
Welcome back! I hope that you enjoyed a restful weekend!
We continued our explorations of metric measurements. We are using our knowledge of measurement to convert measurements of length using place value strategies. Students are continuing to inquire into area and perimeter during small groups. They worked today to create quadrilaterals using color tiles. The measurements were determine by the cards drawn from a deck.
We enjoyed our media center visit today! Students are completing their unit on our research engines. They have been following task cards and completing reflections using their iPads and Google Classroom.
We worked this afternoon to use our knowledge about opinion writing to develop reasons to support our opinion. Students utilized a past text to find examples of reasons that supported the author's opinions. They then worked with their graphic organizer to add their reasons. Ask your child to tell you more!
Ms. Ehmer sends a huge thank you for all the the kindness and thoughtful gifts you sent for her birthday last Monday. She had a wonderful day!
We are incredibly excited about our upcoming Thanksgiving Luncheon! Our lunch begins at 11:40, and we would love to have you join us to celebrate. We have so much to be thankful for!
I hope you have a great evening! Check out the picture below! These girls participated in the Girls on the Run 5k over the weekend. We are so proud of you!!!
We continued our explorations of metric measurements. We are using our knowledge of measurement to convert measurements of length using place value strategies. Students are continuing to inquire into area and perimeter during small groups. They worked today to create quadrilaterals using color tiles. The measurements were determine by the cards drawn from a deck.
We enjoyed our media center visit today! Students are completing their unit on our research engines. They have been following task cards and completing reflections using their iPads and Google Classroom.
We worked this afternoon to use our knowledge about opinion writing to develop reasons to support our opinion. Students utilized a past text to find examples of reasons that supported the author's opinions. They then worked with their graphic organizer to add their reasons. Ask your child to tell you more!
Ms. Ehmer sends a huge thank you for all the the kindness and thoughtful gifts you sent for her birthday last Monday. She had a wonderful day!
We are incredibly excited about our upcoming Thanksgiving Luncheon! Our lunch begins at 11:40, and we would love to have you join us to celebrate. We have so much to be thankful for!
I hope you have a great evening! Check out the picture below! These girls participated in the Girls on the Run 5k over the weekend. We are so proud of you!!!
Friday, November 13, 2015
Friday, November 13th
Happy Friday, y'all!
We had a great day! It started with an introduction to metric conversions. Students compared cm to m to km today and worked to convert between the units. They are also working to complete addition and subtraction equations involving mixed metric units.
Students explore ways the colonists organized to begin making decisions about how they are being controlled. The explored the Sons of Liberty, Loyalists, boycotts and more.
Students worked to determine their thesis statement for their opinion pieces. Ask your child to tell you what they plan to write about. Their goal is to provide three reasons that they believe their opinion to be true.
Today is the last day for our parent survey. It only takes a few minutes (I did one as a teacher, and the students completed one as well). Please follow the link and complete the survey. Thank you!!
Parent Survey
We are looking forward to our Thanksgiving Luncheon on Wednesday the 18th at 11:40, and our first round of explorations on Friday.
Report cards will be sent home on Monday.
Have a wonderful weekend!
We had a great day! It started with an introduction to metric conversions. Students compared cm to m to km today and worked to convert between the units. They are also working to complete addition and subtraction equations involving mixed metric units.
Students explore ways the colonists organized to begin making decisions about how they are being controlled. The explored the Sons of Liberty, Loyalists, boycotts and more.
Students worked to determine their thesis statement for their opinion pieces. Ask your child to tell you what they plan to write about. Their goal is to provide three reasons that they believe their opinion to be true.
Today is the last day for our parent survey. It only takes a few minutes (I did one as a teacher, and the students completed one as well). Please follow the link and complete the survey. Thank you!!
Parent Survey
We are looking forward to our Thanksgiving Luncheon on Wednesday the 18th at 11:40, and our first round of explorations on Friday.
Report cards will be sent home on Monday.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Thursday, November 12th
We had a busy, busy day!
Students completed their exploration of area and perimeter by working with shapes on the floor and tables. Ask your child to tell you more about their rotation through our classroom!
As we continued to inquire into processes of change, we explored the water cycle. Students observed and analyzed what was occurring in during our experiment today. We identified the different phases of the water cycle, and students created a note catcher to illustrate those changes.
We continued our exploration into points of view. Students are able to give evidence from their text that demonstrates if the book is written in the 1st or 3rd person point of view. They are reflecting on their reading in their reading reflection journals.
Don't forget that we have our Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 18th from 11:40-12:10. We hope you can join us!
Here's the link for our parent survey. Thank you for taking a few minutes to respond to the questions.
Parent Survey
Students completed their exploration of area and perimeter by working with shapes on the floor and tables. Ask your child to tell you more about their rotation through our classroom!
As we continued to inquire into processes of change, we explored the water cycle. Students observed and analyzed what was occurring in during our experiment today. We identified the different phases of the water cycle, and students created a note catcher to illustrate those changes.
Don't forget that we have our Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 18th from 11:40-12:10. We hope you can join us!
Here's the link for our parent survey. Thank you for taking a few minutes to respond to the questions.
Parent Survey
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Wednesday, November 11th
It's Wednesday!!!
We had a wonderful day!!!
Please take just a moment to complete the parent survey on our school climate. It is such valuable information for us!!
Parent Survey
Thank you!!!!!
We had such a wonderful day!
After working our way through word problems involving multi-steps and area/perimeter, we headed downstairs to Ms. Theisen's room for activity. We continued our inquiry into processes of change in states of matter. Ms. Theisen used the materials pictured to causes changes in our water. Students made hypotheses, and observations before drawing conclusions. Ask your child to tell you more!!
We were fortunate to have King George III, members of his parliament, and his tax collectors visit our classroom today!! Excited in the beginning, the colonists were not as thrilled when they realized that King George III was imposing and collecting unfair taxes!! The process of change occurring in the colonies is a difficult one, and colonists are beginning to organize to make decisions about these changes. Ask your child to tell you more!!
Don't forget that our Thanksgiving luncheon is November 18th from 11:40-12:10.
See you tomorrow!!
We had a wonderful day!!!
Please take just a moment to complete the parent survey on our school climate. It is such valuable information for us!!
Parent Survey
Thank you!!!!!
We had such a wonderful day!
After working our way through word problems involving multi-steps and area/perimeter, we headed downstairs to Ms. Theisen's room for activity. We continued our inquiry into processes of change in states of matter. Ms. Theisen used the materials pictured to causes changes in our water. Students made hypotheses, and observations before drawing conclusions. Ask your child to tell you more!!
We were fortunate to have King George III, members of his parliament, and his tax collectors visit our classroom today!! Excited in the beginning, the colonists were not as thrilled when they realized that King George III was imposing and collecting unfair taxes!! The process of change occurring in the colonies is a difficult one, and colonists are beginning to organize to make decisions about these changes. Ask your child to tell you more!!
See you tomorrow!!
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