Happy Friday!!!
I hope you enjoy talking with your child about the wonderful things we had going on today. Ms. Craig joined us again to expand our knowledge about light. Students loved inquiring into how the magnifying glass changed the light rays!
We also had our second round of College and Career Explorations. Everyone was very excited to move throughout the school and inquire into different interests.
Have a restful weekend!!
Friday, January 29, 2016
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Thursday, January 28th
Happy Thursday!
We worked to explore fractions by comparing pieces of cake. :) Students worked to determine the fractional size of pieces of cake and the cost of each piece if the entire cake costs $10.
Students represented our class and school beautifully during our visit from IB schools. They demonstrated their understanding of inquiry and our central idea while exploring The Bill of Rights. Ask your child to tell you more!
We continued to work on our pieces for Literary Cafe'. They are coming along so nicely, and we are excited to share them with you. We hope that you can join us on February 10th at 6:00. We will begin in the multi-purpose room, and then we will move to our classroom.
It is always exciting to see our work on display. Here is some art work created by members of our class!
Have a wonderful night!
We worked to explore fractions by comparing pieces of cake. :) Students worked to determine the fractional size of pieces of cake and the cost of each piece if the entire cake costs $10.
Students represented our class and school beautifully during our visit from IB schools. They demonstrated their understanding of inquiry and our central idea while exploring The Bill of Rights. Ask your child to tell you more!
We continued to work on our pieces for Literary Cafe'. They are coming along so nicely, and we are excited to share them with you. We hope that you can join us on February 10th at 6:00. We will begin in the multi-purpose room, and then we will move to our classroom.
It is always exciting to see our work on display. Here is some art work created by members of our class!
Have a wonderful night!
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Wednesday, January 28th
We're midway through our week, and we are on a roll!
Our work with fractions continues as we apply our understanding to solve word problems. Students utilized models, words, and equations to explain their thinking when solving multi-step fraction word problems. After some review tomorrow, we should be prepared for our first assessment on Friday.
We had a fun, and noisy, lesson on sound with Ms. Theisen. We inquired into frequency and amplitude and their affects on sound ways. Students utilized http://phet.colorado.edu/ to play with sound simulations and record their findings. Ask your child to tell you more...or maybe show you with the link above!
We inquired into the ideas and beliefs expressed by Americans in the Preamble to the Constitution. Students explored a particular line of the Preamble for ideas and beliefs and used drawing to express those ideas. We pieced our Preamble together, and it looks wonderful hanging over our United States map!
Thank you for returning your field trip forms! We have them all and are very excited for this opportunity!
Students should study for their light assessment tomorrow using the study guide that was sent home. If it has been misplace, you may find it by clicking the link to the 4th grade website and looking under the study guides tab.
We are excited to welcome IB Schools from all over the State of Georgia to F.AVE tomorrow. They will be visiting our classroom and many others during their time at F.AVE to witness the great work our children do every day and experience IB in action.
Have a great night!
Our work with fractions continues as we apply our understanding to solve word problems. Students utilized models, words, and equations to explain their thinking when solving multi-step fraction word problems. After some review tomorrow, we should be prepared for our first assessment on Friday.
We had a fun, and noisy, lesson on sound with Ms. Theisen. We inquired into frequency and amplitude and their affects on sound ways. Students utilized http://phet.colorado.edu/ to play with sound simulations and record their findings. Ask your child to tell you more...or maybe show you with the link above!
We inquired into the ideas and beliefs expressed by Americans in the Preamble to the Constitution. Students explored a particular line of the Preamble for ideas and beliefs and used drawing to express those ideas. We pieced our Preamble together, and it looks wonderful hanging over our United States map!
Thank you for returning your field trip forms! We have them all and are very excited for this opportunity!
Students should study for their light assessment tomorrow using the study guide that was sent home. If it has been misplace, you may find it by clicking the link to the 4th grade website and looking under the study guides tab.
We are excited to welcome IB Schools from all over the State of Georgia to F.AVE tomorrow. They will be visiting our classroom and many others during their time at F.AVE to witness the great work our children do every day and experience IB in action.
Have a great night!
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Tuesday, January 26th
What a fun day!!!
We enjoyed a wonderful performance by the Atlanta Opera this morning. Students watched Pirates of Penzance and loved it! Enjoy these video clips and pictures, and ask your child to tell you more!
Pirates of Penzance 1
Pirates of Penzance 2
We were able to sign up for our second round of College and Career Explorations.
We also had coaching Mrs. Purcell to prepare for Literary Cafe'. We hope you will be able to join us on February 10th to celebrate the ideas and beliefs of our students and class!
Have a wonderful evening!
We enjoyed a wonderful performance by the Atlanta Opera this morning. Students watched Pirates of Penzance and loved it! Enjoy these video clips and pictures, and ask your child to tell you more!
Pirates of Penzance 1
Pirates of Penzance 2
We were able to sign up for our second round of College and Career Explorations.
We also had coaching Mrs. Purcell to prepare for Literary Cafe'. We hope you will be able to join us on February 10th to celebrate the ideas and beliefs of our students and class!
Have a wonderful evening!
Monday, January 25, 2016
Monday, January 25th
And a great Monday, it was!
We had an incredibly busy morning utilizing number lines to compare fractions to benchmark fractions. We expanded our addition and subtractions of fractions to include mixed numbers, and students did exceptionally well.
Most students have completed their branches of government slides. Ask your child to tell you more about the roles of each branch and how they check and balance each other's power.
We inquired into the ideas and beliefs expressed in Greek Mythology today. Students happily shared what they already know about mythology and had some wonderful questions to explore as we continue our inquiry.
Don't forget that field trip forms and money are due by the end of the week.
Tomorrow is an extremely busy day with lots of fun and exciting activities. Get some rest!
We had an incredibly busy morning utilizing number lines to compare fractions to benchmark fractions. We expanded our addition and subtractions of fractions to include mixed numbers, and students did exceptionally well.
Most students have completed their branches of government slides. Ask your child to tell you more about the roles of each branch and how they check and balance each other's power.
We inquired into the ideas and beliefs expressed in Greek Mythology today. Students happily shared what they already know about mythology and had some wonderful questions to explore as we continue our inquiry.
Don't forget that field trip forms and money are due by the end of the week.
Tomorrow is an extremely busy day with lots of fun and exciting activities. Get some rest!
Friday, January 22, 2016
Friday, January 22nd
Happy Friday!!!
We had such a great and busy day!
Students worked to explore and explain the three branches of government. They are working to create a Google Slides presentation that explains the powers of each branch, as well as their checks and balances.
We continued to express ourselves during writing time. Students began drafting the first scene of their fictional narratives today. We inquired into the difference between summarizing our scenes or writing our scenes with drama. Students are working to add dialogue to create drama in their writing and hold the reader's attention. Ask your child to tell you about their first scene!!
I hope you have a restful weekend and are able to enjoy some potential snow. :)
See you Monday!!
We had such a great and busy day!
Students worked to explore and explain the three branches of government. They are working to create a Google Slides presentation that explains the powers of each branch, as well as their checks and balances.
We continued to express ourselves during writing time. Students began drafting the first scene of their fictional narratives today. We inquired into the difference between summarizing our scenes or writing our scenes with drama. Students are working to add dialogue to create drama in their writing and hold the reader's attention. Ask your child to tell you about their first scene!!
I hope you have a restful weekend and are able to enjoy some potential snow. :)
See you Monday!!
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Thursday, January 21st
Happy Thursday!
We continued working to compare fractions today. Some math groups worked to utilize benchmark fractions on a number line to determine the greater fraction. They were able to use knowledge of benchmark fractions, such as 1/2 and 1/4, to determine where each of their fractions would fall on the number line.
We created a color wheel of the visible spectrum today to inquire further into reflection. As the colors rotate, light reflecting off of the colors together creates the color white. Ask your child to demonstrate!
Students asked great questions about the checks and balances of our branches of government this afternoon. We had wonderful discussions about how the powers of each branch work together to ensure that no branch has more power than another. Many students were making great connections to our the recent debates between potential presidential candidates.
As we continue to express our ideas and beliefs through writing, students began plotting the arc of their fictional narrative pieces. We are still in the planning phases, but the ideas are flowing. Ask your child to give you details about the characters and setting that they have developed, and what they plotted on their arc today!
Study for your spelling test. It's tomorrow!!
Have a fantastic night!
We continued working to compare fractions today. Some math groups worked to utilize benchmark fractions on a number line to determine the greater fraction. They were able to use knowledge of benchmark fractions, such as 1/2 and 1/4, to determine where each of their fractions would fall on the number line.
We created a color wheel of the visible spectrum today to inquire further into reflection. As the colors rotate, light reflecting off of the colors together creates the color white. Ask your child to demonstrate!
Study for your spelling test. It's tomorrow!!
Have a fantastic night!
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Wednesday, January 20th
We had another busy and productive day.
Students worked with Ms. Theisen to inquire further into the properties of light and how it passes through objects. Ask your child to tell you more about reflection, refraction, absorption, and transmission!
We continued to explain the compromises made during The Constitutional Convention. Students can explain The Great Compromise, The 3/5 Compromise, and The Slave Trade Compromise.
Some Genuis Hour groups are working to publish their Geometry Town. As city planners, they were challenged to create a city with given criteria related to lines, shapes, and angles. Ask your child to tell you more!
Field trip forms and money are due on January 29th. See yesterday's post if you are interested in signing up to lead or assist with College and Career Explorations.
As winter finally arrives, be sure that you have the most up to date information and phone numbers in our computer systems. If you need to make a change, you can e-mail, send a note, or call Ms. Baker at the front desk.
Have a great night!
Students worked with Ms. Theisen to inquire further into the properties of light and how it passes through objects. Ask your child to tell you more about reflection, refraction, absorption, and transmission!
Some Genuis Hour groups are working to publish their Geometry Town. As city planners, they were challenged to create a city with given criteria related to lines, shapes, and angles. Ask your child to tell you more!
Field trip forms and money are due on January 29th. See yesterday's post if you are interested in signing up to lead or assist with College and Career Explorations.
As winter finally arrives, be sure that you have the most up to date information and phone numbers in our computer systems. If you need to make a change, you can e-mail, send a note, or call Ms. Baker at the front desk.
Have a great night!
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Tuesday, January 19th
Welcome back!
We had a great day!
We continued to inquire into finding equivalent fractions by looking for patterns between the numerators and denominator. Students worked to use multiplication and/or division to find equivalent fractions to their given fraction. They represented their findings with a fraction model.
As we move through reading stations this week, students are inquiring into the elements of poetry, prose, and drama. We are working to add those details to our reading reflection journals, and will utilize them as we move forward.
Classroom Need
We are in need of baggies. If you are able to donate any, it would be greatly appreciated.
School Need
We are still in need of parent volunteers for our College and Career Explorations. Please see the information below and the link below. Thanks in advance!
Explorations Sign Up
College and career explorations will occur on Friday, January 29, 2016 from 1:00 PM -2:30 PM.
How
F.AVE community (staff, parents, businesses, etc.) members will be asked to design an experience for a group of students that will support their development of an interest that may lead to a college and/or career choice. A minimum of 14 students per adult supervision will ensure that there is a balanced teacher/student ratio for all.
Where
Explorations can occur all around the school and the local community. This is a perfect opportunity to explore colleges and/or careers in our local community and right here in our school!
Sign-up process
Each staff member and interested parent and/or community member should sign up to either lead independently (minimum-14 students) or co-lead (minimum 24 students) an exploration. The sign-up should include a title and brief description of the exploration. In addition to this, adults must indicate the IB transdisciplinary skill(s) that will be focused on during this time. Any parent or community volunteers will have a F.AVE staff member assigned to their exploration as well. The purpose of having the staff member is to assist with the exploration and/or handle any emergencies that may arise during the time. Staff are familiar with the students and the process and procedures of the school.
If you have already taught an exploration and would like to teach the same class, please go to the link and indicate that option on the form. Make sure to indicate whether or not this month's class is for a new group of students or a continuation with the same students.
The deadline is midnight this Sunday, January 24, 2016.
Have a great night!
We had a great day!
We continued to inquire into finding equivalent fractions by looking for patterns between the numerators and denominator. Students worked to use multiplication and/or division to find equivalent fractions to their given fraction. They represented their findings with a fraction model.
As we move through reading stations this week, students are inquiring into the elements of poetry, prose, and drama. We are working to add those details to our reading reflection journals, and will utilize them as we move forward.
Classroom Need
We are in need of baggies. If you are able to donate any, it would be greatly appreciated.
School Need
We are still in need of parent volunteers for our College and Career Explorations. Please see the information below and the link below. Thanks in advance!
Explorations Sign Up
At Fifth Avenue, we want to offer an outlet for students to explore their interests that may lead to a college or career choice. We want to foster curiosity and expand children's experiences in a variety of disciplines and skills. We also want to provide enriching opportunities for them to develop and strengthen the IB transdisciplinary skills: research, social, thinking, communication and self-management.
WhenCollege and career explorations will occur on Friday, January 29, 2016 from 1:00 PM -2:30 PM.
How
F.AVE community (staff, parents, businesses, etc.) members will be asked to design an experience for a group of students that will support their development of an interest that may lead to a college and/or career choice. A minimum of 14 students per adult supervision will ensure that there is a balanced teacher/student ratio for all.
Where
Explorations can occur all around the school and the local community. This is a perfect opportunity to explore colleges and/or careers in our local community and right here in our school!
Sign-up process
Each staff member and interested parent and/or community member should sign up to either lead independently (minimum-14 students) or co-lead (minimum 24 students) an exploration. The sign-up should include a title and brief description of the exploration. In addition to this, adults must indicate the IB transdisciplinary skill(s) that will be focused on during this time. Any parent or community volunteers will have a F.AVE staff member assigned to their exploration as well. The purpose of having the staff member is to assist with the exploration and/or handle any emergencies that may arise during the time. Staff are familiar with the students and the process and procedures of the school.
If you have already taught an exploration and would like to teach the same class, please go to the link and indicate that option on the form. Make sure to indicate whether or not this month's class is for a new group of students or a continuation with the same students.
The deadline is midnight this Sunday, January 24, 2016.
Have a great night!
Friday, January 15, 2016
Friday, January 15th
Friday!!!!!! And what a Friday it was....
Congratulations to Maren! She is the winner of our class spelling bee and will compete in the school wide spelling be on Tuesday. We are so proud of you!!
We enjoyed a visit from Mrs. Craig. She talked to us about sound and went in depth about how to change the pitch of a sound. Ask your child to tell you more!!
We had Code Red Drill today. This was to practice procedures in the event of an emergency in the building. See the e-blast from Ms. Newton for more information, and let me know you have any questions.
We began to discuss the compromises of the Constitutional Convention. Ask your child about The New Jersey Plan, The Virginia, and The Great Compromise that lead to the structure of our legislative branch.
Students inquired into Martin Luther King, Jr.'s I have a dream speech as a form of expression. They worked to connect the speech to our central idea, that insight into beliefs and ideas can be gained by observing the many ways in which they are expressed.
Remember to send in your field trip forms next week. Have a restful three day weekend!
Congratulations to Maren! She is the winner of our class spelling bee and will compete in the school wide spelling be on Tuesday. We are so proud of you!!
We enjoyed a visit from Mrs. Craig. She talked to us about sound and went in depth about how to change the pitch of a sound. Ask your child to tell you more!!
We began to discuss the compromises of the Constitutional Convention. Ask your child about The New Jersey Plan, The Virginia, and The Great Compromise that lead to the structure of our legislative branch.
Remember to send in your field trip forms next week. Have a restful three day weekend!
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Thursday, January 14th
We had a great day!
Students began exploring the property of reflection. They worked to inquire into what happens to light when it hits an object. We will be sharing our information from our research tomorrow.
We began making connections to our inquiry into the Constitutional Convention and how the representatives made compromises. We are excited to explore the three most challenging topics that required compromise.
Students worked in their final three reading stations today. We continued our inquire into poetry as a form of expression and worked to interpret poetry for its theme. Students have made great connections and sited specific evidence from their poems that guides them to make those connections.
We are looking forward to a great Friday! Thank you for continuing to send in your field trip forms.
Students began exploring the property of reflection. They worked to inquire into what happens to light when it hits an object. We will be sharing our information from our research tomorrow.
We began making connections to our inquiry into the Constitutional Convention and how the representatives made compromises. We are excited to explore the three most challenging topics that required compromise.
Students worked in their final three reading stations today. We continued our inquire into poetry as a form of expression and worked to interpret poetry for its theme. Students have made great connections and sited specific evidence from their poems that guides them to make those connections.
We are looking forward to a great Friday! Thank you for continuing to send in your field trip forms.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Wednesday, January 13th
Happy Wednesday! I was not a school today, but I heard about the great day the Superstars had.
Ask your child to tell you about the debate they had, which side they chose, and how they felt when they had to come up with a compromise!
Keep those field trip forms coming!
I will be back tomorrow. See you in the morning!
Ask your child to tell you about the debate they had, which side they chose, and how they felt when they had to come up with a compromise!
Keep those field trip forms coming!
I will be back tomorrow. See you in the morning!
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Tuesday, January 13th
Another great day!
We continued our work with our fraction kits, and with decomposing fractions utilizing models. Students inquired into different types of models to express their ideas about fractions.
We worked in reading stations this afternoon. We completed three today and will complete the remaining stations on Thursday. Some students began exploring poetry. They were inquiring into how the poem expressed the ideas and beliefs of the author. They also worked to provide evidence about the theme or message presented in their poem.
We continued prewriting for our fictional narratives. Students narrowed down their topic today and began developing their main character. They were working to define specific features about their main character. Ask your child to tell you more!
Don't forget to send in the field trip permission forms and money as soon as possible.
Have a great night!
We continued our work with our fraction kits, and with decomposing fractions utilizing models. Students inquired into different types of models to express their ideas about fractions.
We worked in reading stations this afternoon. We completed three today and will complete the remaining stations on Thursday. Some students began exploring poetry. They were inquiring into how the poem expressed the ideas and beliefs of the author. They also worked to provide evidence about the theme or message presented in their poem.
We continued prewriting for our fictional narratives. Students narrowed down their topic today and began developing their main character. They were working to define specific features about their main character. Ask your child to tell you more!
Don't forget to send in the field trip permission forms and money as soon as possible.
Have a great night!
Monday, January 11, 2016
Monday, January 11th
Happy Monday!
It was a busy day! We hit the ground running with small group math stations. Students worked to complete their fraction kits, and decompose fractions into their individual components. Some students inquired into addends to create their whole fraction and how to utilize models to represent their fractions.
We enjoyed our first visit to the media center in the new year! Students reviewed iPad expectations and the best ways to use Destiny Quest.
We inquired into how to the colonists began expressing their ideas and beliefs when creating the laws and giving powers to the states and national governments. Ask your child to tell you more about why the colonists initially established a weak national government, and why that did not work!
RED COMMUNICATION FOLDERS
Students brought their communication folders home today. You will find several important pieces of information:
-A field trip permission form for our trip to see the Alvin Ailey Dance Group
-Mid-year progress reporting
-Information from Senora Souki regarding Spanish
Spelling sorts should come back tomorrow to be used during class.
Have a great night!
It was a busy day! We hit the ground running with small group math stations. Students worked to complete their fraction kits, and decompose fractions into their individual components. Some students inquired into addends to create their whole fraction and how to utilize models to represent their fractions.
We enjoyed our first visit to the media center in the new year! Students reviewed iPad expectations and the best ways to use Destiny Quest.
We inquired into how to the colonists began expressing their ideas and beliefs when creating the laws and giving powers to the states and national governments. Ask your child to tell you more about why the colonists initially established a weak national government, and why that did not work!
RED COMMUNICATION FOLDERS
Students brought their communication folders home today. You will find several important pieces of information:
-A field trip permission form for our trip to see the Alvin Ailey Dance Group
-Mid-year progress reporting
-Information from Senora Souki regarding Spanish
Spelling sorts should come back tomorrow to be used during class.
Have a great night!
Friday, January 8, 2016
Friday, January 8th
Happy Friday!
These short weeks always go by so quickly! We began inquiring into fractions today. Students explored fractions using color tiles and began creating fraction models for their math journals. We will continuing working on this on Monday.
We had a wonderful time celebrating our term 3 learning during our Village Gathering! Thank you for celebrating with us!
"Your cruise ship has wrecked on a deserted island with no hope of being rescued. You and a small group of passengers have been charged with the task of creating the new laws/rules for your new community. What laws would you create to express the ideas and beliefs of your community?"
This was the challenge posed to our students today. Ask your child to tell you more about this inquiry and how they reflected on the laws/rule created by another community.
Don't forget to check the upcoming events for information about things happening in our classroom and our school. Also, see Wednesdays post if you wish to sign up to lead a College and Career Exploration.
I hope you have a restful weekend!
These short weeks always go by so quickly! We began inquiring into fractions today. Students explored fractions using color tiles and began creating fraction models for their math journals. We will continuing working on this on Monday.
We had a wonderful time celebrating our term 3 learning during our Village Gathering! Thank you for celebrating with us!
"Your cruise ship has wrecked on a deserted island with no hope of being rescued. You and a small group of passengers have been charged with the task of creating the new laws/rules for your new community. What laws would you create to express the ideas and beliefs of your community?"
This was the challenge posed to our students today. Ask your child to tell you more about this inquiry and how they reflected on the laws/rule created by another community.
Don't forget to check the upcoming events for information about things happening in our classroom and our school. Also, see Wednesdays post if you wish to sign up to lead a College and Career Exploration.
I hope you have a restful weekend!
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Thursday, January 7th
What a great day on The Ave!
Students began inquiring into the characteristics of objects in relation to light. They explore different objects, determining their characteristics. They utilized flashlights and overhead lights to notice how light travels. We were then able to add some new vocabulary to our IB Journals. Ask your child to tell you more about opaque, translucent, and transparent objects!
We worked in reading stations this afternoon. Students began inquiring into the theme of our piece titled, Eleven. We worked in three stations today, and will complete the last three stations tomorrow.
We also began exploring how we express ourselves through writing. This term, students will be working to create fictional narrative pieces. Today, we inquired into the places that authors get ideas for writing their fictional narratives. We determined that they come from small moments that happen in their real lives, and from books or stories that they wish existed. Students were challenged to come up with a few ideas for each category in their writing journals.
We hope to see you tomorrow at 8:45 for our Village Gathering!
Have a great night!
Students began inquiring into the characteristics of objects in relation to light. They explore different objects, determining their characteristics. They utilized flashlights and overhead lights to notice how light travels. We were then able to add some new vocabulary to our IB Journals. Ask your child to tell you more about opaque, translucent, and transparent objects!
We worked in reading stations this afternoon. Students began inquiring into the theme of our piece titled, Eleven. We worked in three stations today, and will complete the last three stations tomorrow.
We also began exploring how we express ourselves through writing. This term, students will be working to create fictional narrative pieces. Today, we inquired into the places that authors get ideas for writing their fictional narratives. We determined that they come from small moments that happen in their real lives, and from books or stories that they wish existed. Students were challenged to come up with a few ideas for each category in their writing journals.
We hope to see you tomorrow at 8:45 for our Village Gathering!
Have a great night!
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Wednesday, January 6th
Happy Wednesday!
Our day was filled with exploring our new Unit of Inquiry (How We Express Ourselves) and our new Central Idea (Insight into beliefs and ideas can be gained by observing the many ways in which they are expressed). This is the central focus connected to our standards for term 4. Our class did an excellent job of dissecting our central idea to better understand its meaning.
We were able to explore the school and the area just outside the school to look for and take pictures of different forms of expression. Students took pictures of anything from artwork, to mailboxes, to bike racks, and even a garbage truck. They worked together to decide what ideas and beliefs these forms of expression show.
We then began to look at different ways that our country and state express their ideas and beliefs. Students inquired into the Seal of the United States and the Seal of Georgia to look for meaning in the symbols, pictures, words, and colors. They then began working to create a seal for our classroom. Ask your child to tell you more!
We have a busy two days ahead, including our Village Gathering on Friday at 8:45. We hope to see you then!
Have a great evening!
Our day was filled with exploring our new Unit of Inquiry (How We Express Ourselves) and our new Central Idea (Insight into beliefs and ideas can be gained by observing the many ways in which they are expressed). This is the central focus connected to our standards for term 4. Our class did an excellent job of dissecting our central idea to better understand its meaning.
We then began to look at different ways that our country and state express their ideas and beliefs. Students inquired into the Seal of the United States and the Seal of Georgia to look for meaning in the symbols, pictures, words, and colors. They then began working to create a seal for our classroom. Ask your child to tell you more!
We have a busy two days ahead, including our Village Gathering on Friday at 8:45. We hope to see you then!
Have a great evening!
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Tuesday, January 5th
Welcome back and happy new year!!!
It was so wonderful to see all of the smiling faces this morning.
Congratulations to Lea K! She is our class elected Superstar of the Month for December. We are so proud of you!
We had a great start to our day, picking up where we left off with geometry by classifying triangles. Students used inquiry to organize triangles into groups. They determined their own criteria. Some sorted by angle type and others by side length. We were able to dive into classification of triangles using both criteria.
We rounded out our afternoon by updating our STAR Reading Assessment and do an on demand writing piece to pre-assess our narrative writing for this term.
We are looking forward to our Village Gathering to celebrate our learning from term 3. Please join us on Friday at 8:45 in the multi-purpose room. See you there!
See the information below if you are interested in volunteering to lead a College and Career Exlorations.
See you tomorrow!
College and career explorations will occur on Friday, January 29, 2016 from 1:00 PM -2:30 PM.
How
F.AVE community (staff, parents, businesses, etc.) members will be asked to design an experience for a group of students that will support their development of an interest that may lead to a college and/or career choice. A minimum of 14 students per adult supervision will ensure that there is a balanced teacher/student ratio for all.
Where
Explorations can occur all around the school and the local community. This is a perfect opportunity to explore colleges and/or careers in our local community and right here in our school!
Sign-up process
Each staff member and interested parent and/or community member should sign up to either lead independently (minimum-14 students) or co-lead (minimum 24 students) an exploration. The sign-up should include a title and brief description of the exploration. In addition to this, adults must indicate the IB transdisciplinary skill(s) that will be focused on during this time. Any parent or community volunteers will have a F.AVE staff member assigned to their exploration as well. The purpose of having the staff member is to assist with the exploration and/or handle any emergencies that may arise during the time. Staff are familiar with the students and the process and procedures of the school.
If you have already taught an exploration and would like to teach the same class, please go to the link and indicate that option on the form. Make sure to indicate whether or not this month's class is for a new group of students or a continuation with the same students.
To sign up, click here!
The deadline is midnight January 24, 2016.
It was so wonderful to see all of the smiling faces this morning.
Congratulations to Lea K! She is our class elected Superstar of the Month for December. We are so proud of you!
We had a great start to our day, picking up where we left off with geometry by classifying triangles. Students used inquiry to organize triangles into groups. They determined their own criteria. Some sorted by angle type and others by side length. We were able to dive into classification of triangles using both criteria.
We rounded out our afternoon by updating our STAR Reading Assessment and do an on demand writing piece to pre-assess our narrative writing for this term.
We are looking forward to our Village Gathering to celebrate our learning from term 3. Please join us on Friday at 8:45 in the multi-purpose room. See you there!
See the information below if you are interested in volunteering to lead a College and Career Exlorations.
See you tomorrow!
At Fifth Avenue, we want to offer an outlet for students to explore their interests that may lead to a college or career choice. We want to foster curiosity and expand children's experiences in a variety of disciplines and skills. We also want to provide enriching opportunities for them to develop and strengthen the IB transdisciplinary skills: research, social, thinking, communication and self-management.
WhenCollege and career explorations will occur on Friday, January 29, 2016 from 1:00 PM -2:30 PM.
How
F.AVE community (staff, parents, businesses, etc.) members will be asked to design an experience for a group of students that will support their development of an interest that may lead to a college and/or career choice. A minimum of 14 students per adult supervision will ensure that there is a balanced teacher/student ratio for all.
Where
Explorations can occur all around the school and the local community. This is a perfect opportunity to explore colleges and/or careers in our local community and right here in our school!
Sign-up process
Each staff member and interested parent and/or community member should sign up to either lead independently (minimum-14 students) or co-lead (minimum 24 students) an exploration. The sign-up should include a title and brief description of the exploration. In addition to this, adults must indicate the IB transdisciplinary skill(s) that will be focused on during this time. Any parent or community volunteers will have a F.AVE staff member assigned to their exploration as well. The purpose of having the staff member is to assist with the exploration and/or handle any emergencies that may arise during the time. Staff are familiar with the students and the process and procedures of the school.
If you have already taught an exploration and would like to teach the same class, please go to the link and indicate that option on the form. Make sure to indicate whether or not this month's class is for a new group of students or a continuation with the same students.
To sign up, click here!
The deadline is midnight January 24, 2016.
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