Happy Tuesday!
We had a wonderful day! Students are working to develop evidence to support their thesis for their opinion writing piece. We explored using research, as well as personal experiences to support our ideas. Ask your child to tell you more!
We utilized note cards to determine if angles were right, obtuse, or acute. Students created definitions for each term while analyzing angles. They are connecting these term to their past experiences with angles.
We had our first day of MAP testing and will continue with Reading tomorrow. Our schedule for tomorrow was altered slightly, so we will begin testing at 9:15. We will go back to our 10:40 testing time on Thursday.
We are looking forward to our Village Gathering on Thursday at 8:00 in the multi-purpose room. See you there!!
Have a fantastic evening!!
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Monday, November 28, 2016
Monday, November 28th
Welcome back!!
Mannequin Challenge
I hope you are rested and enjoyed the Thanksgiving break! We got things started this morning by working on our inventions in some Genius Hour groups. Students have been working to determine problems that need to be solved and are now brainstorming and designing inventions to help. Ask your child to tell you more!
We began our geometry unit by working to create, label, and correctly name points, lines, line segments, rays, and angles. Students used graph paper and rulers to follow steps and practice labeling and naming each shape.
We began exploring point of view during our reading. Students worked to repeat my POV "rap" and determine key words that help a reader know who is telling the story.
We use an activity called Window Panes to tell the story leading up to the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Ask your child about window panes!
We will begin Map Testing tomorrow at 10:40. We test for the next three days, and then students will make up/complete their testing in the days to come. Most students have seen and discussed their MAP scores/goals. The remaining few will discuss them with me tomorrow morning.
Thursday is our Village Gathering celebrating our learning from Term 2. It will begin at 8:00 in the multi-purpose room. See you there!
Have a nice evening!
Mannequin Challenge
I hope you are rested and enjoyed the Thanksgiving break! We got things started this morning by working on our inventions in some Genius Hour groups. Students have been working to determine problems that need to be solved and are now brainstorming and designing inventions to help. Ask your child to tell you more!
We began our geometry unit by working to create, label, and correctly name points, lines, line segments, rays, and angles. Students used graph paper and rulers to follow steps and practice labeling and naming each shape.
We began exploring point of view during our reading. Students worked to repeat my POV "rap" and determine key words that help a reader know who is telling the story.
We use an activity called Window Panes to tell the story leading up to the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Ask your child about window panes!
We will begin Map Testing tomorrow at 10:40. We test for the next three days, and then students will make up/complete their testing in the days to come. Most students have seen and discussed their MAP scores/goals. The remaining few will discuss them with me tomorrow morning.
Thursday is our Village Gathering celebrating our learning from Term 2. It will begin at 8:00 in the multi-purpose room. See you there!
Parents/Guardians - Please take a moment to take our winter communication survey. This information is used to help guide our school strategic planning process. It takes only a couple of minutes, but provides us with a wealth of information. If you took this at the Thanksgiving lunch, you do not need to take it again.
Have a nice evening!
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Thursday, November 18th
We had another great day!
Students worked to develop problem solving strategies and models when solving multi-step word problems involving metric conversions. They did a great job working through their thinking!
Earlier this week, students completed an organizer working to describe the setting of their books. Today, I gave their description to another student and asked them to sketch the setting from the information given. As we worked, students reflected on information that would have been helpful to have for them to draw. They also thought about their own work, and the details they would add to their description.
We connected the phases of matter to the water cycle, working to describe each phase and the process of change that occurs to move between the phases. Students used popcorn kernels to represent molecules, and used them model the phases. Ask your child to tell you more!
We are looking forward to a fun day tomorrow! Have a great night!
Students worked to develop problem solving strategies and models when solving multi-step word problems involving metric conversions. They did a great job working through their thinking!
Earlier this week, students completed an organizer working to describe the setting of their books. Today, I gave their description to another student and asked them to sketch the setting from the information given. As we worked, students reflected on information that would have been helpful to have for them to draw. They also thought about their own work, and the details they would add to their description.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Wednesday, November 16th
Congratulations to Anika, our class elected Superstar of the Month for October!
Thank you so much for joining us for our Thanksgiving Lunch this afternoon! It was wonderful to see everyone! Have a lovely Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Tuesday, November 15th
Happy Tuesday!
We had our first College and Career Explorations of the school year this morning. Members of our class were able to explore anything from T.V and Film Directing, to Basketball Camp, to Essay Editing, and more. It was so fun to hear about their experiences. I know everyone is looking forward to our next round of explorations in March!
We inquired further into the water cycle today. Students utilized Brainpop and a graphic organizer to describe the water cycle phases. They also created a diagram of the water cycle with labeled parts. We will continue our weather inquiry, connecting the water cycle to processes of change, and our weather instruments!
We also explored a reading passage about the Sons of Liberty. This group of activists protested British taxes. Students were able to examine key vocabulary words such as loyalist, protest, boycott, and more!
Tomorrow is our Thanksgiving Lunch at 12:50. Please take parking into account. When you arrive, you will enter through the multi-purpose room in the horseshoe. From there, you will be sent to meet our class at our designated time. We are looking forward to celebrating all that we are thankful for this season. The cost of lunch is $5, cash only. There will be no other lunch options tomorrow, so if your child does not want to eat the Thanksgiving lunch, please send in a lunch from home.
On Thursday, 5th grade will be having their Thanksgiving lunch. Any student who does not bring their lunch from home will have a sack lunch of turkey sandwich.
Our MAP testing schedule is below:
11/29 - Math
11/30 - Reading
12/1 - Language
All tests will be given from 10:40 - 11:55.
Have a great evening!
We had our first College and Career Explorations of the school year this morning. Members of our class were able to explore anything from T.V and Film Directing, to Basketball Camp, to Essay Editing, and more. It was so fun to hear about their experiences. I know everyone is looking forward to our next round of explorations in March!
We inquired further into the water cycle today. Students utilized Brainpop and a graphic organizer to describe the water cycle phases. They also created a diagram of the water cycle with labeled parts. We will continue our weather inquiry, connecting the water cycle to processes of change, and our weather instruments!
Tomorrow is our Thanksgiving Lunch at 12:50. Please take parking into account. When you arrive, you will enter through the multi-purpose room in the horseshoe. From there, you will be sent to meet our class at our designated time. We are looking forward to celebrating all that we are thankful for this season. The cost of lunch is $5, cash only. There will be no other lunch options tomorrow, so if your child does not want to eat the Thanksgiving lunch, please send in a lunch from home.
On Thursday, 5th grade will be having their Thanksgiving lunch. Any student who does not bring their lunch from home will have a sack lunch of turkey sandwich.
Our MAP testing schedule is below:
11/29 - Math
11/30 - Reading
12/1 - Language
All tests will be given from 10:40 - 11:55.
Have a great evening!
Monday, November 14, 2016
Monday, November 14th
I hope you enjoyed your weekend!
We kicked things off by exploring metric conversions utilizing units of mass. Students worked to convert grams to kilograms and back by multiplying by 1,000. They are working to complete some remaining classwork for homework. This involves conversions and addition/subtraction.
We worked to create rain in our classroom as our opening inquiry for the water cycle. Utilizing a hot plate, pan of water, and tin pan filled with ice, we were able to create evaporation and see water vapor, condensation due to the cooling of the atmosphere, and precipitation in the form of water droplets. We also experienced the phases of matter and determined the boiling and freezing points for water. Ask your child to tell you more!
There are so many exciting things occurring this week, so please read the following carefully:
1 - Report cards were sent home today, as well as the picture orders that were given to me.
2 - Thanksgiving Lunch is Wednesday at 12:50. The cost for visitors (adults and children) is $5. Cash only, please. You will head to the Multi-purpose Room when you arrive for your lunch and will be sent to the cafeteria at the appropriate time. After getting your meal, we will cross the outside playground to have lunch in the Falcon's Nest.
3 - MAP Testing will begin on November 29th. Our days and times are listed below.
11/29 - Math
11/30 - Reading
12/1 - Language
We will test each day from 10:40 - 11:55. The class will still have recess, and lunch as usual.
4 - Village Gathering is on 12/1 at 8:00.
Have a nice evening!
We kicked things off by exploring metric conversions utilizing units of mass. Students worked to convert grams to kilograms and back by multiplying by 1,000. They are working to complete some remaining classwork for homework. This involves conversions and addition/subtraction.
We worked to create rain in our classroom as our opening inquiry for the water cycle. Utilizing a hot plate, pan of water, and tin pan filled with ice, we were able to create evaporation and see water vapor, condensation due to the cooling of the atmosphere, and precipitation in the form of water droplets. We also experienced the phases of matter and determined the boiling and freezing points for water. Ask your child to tell you more!
There are so many exciting things occurring this week, so please read the following carefully:
1 - Report cards were sent home today, as well as the picture orders that were given to me.
2 - Thanksgiving Lunch is Wednesday at 12:50. The cost for visitors (adults and children) is $5. Cash only, please. You will head to the Multi-purpose Room when you arrive for your lunch and will be sent to the cafeteria at the appropriate time. After getting your meal, we will cross the outside playground to have lunch in the Falcon's Nest.
3 - MAP Testing will begin on November 29th. Our days and times are listed below.
11/29 - Math
11/30 - Reading
12/1 - Language
We will test each day from 10:40 - 11:55. The class will still have recess, and lunch as usual.
4 - Village Gathering is on 12/1 at 8:00.
Have a nice evening!
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Friday, November 11th
Area and Perimeter in the hallway!
King George visits our class!
These colonists are not happy about being put in debtors prison. :(
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Wednesday, November 9th
We had a wonderful day!
Our day began by signing up for our first College and Career Explorations of the year. Students were able to select from a long list of interesting activities and sign up for one that they want to experience. Explorations will take place on November 15th. From 8:30 - 10:00, every student in the school will change classrooms and explore lots of new and fascinating topics. Ask your child which exploration they chose!
We then spent some time discussing the election. We watched the video linked below and learned more about the Electoral College. It was a hot topic today, so I'm sure your child will be interested in talking about it with you.
CNN Student News
We worked with word problems involving area and perimeter today. Students were given the challenge of having the strategies and tools needed to complete their problems, and working with each other to solve before I taught them. This strategy allows them to begin thinking through these difficult problems independently and then reflect on their results. Check out some of our math conversations below!
Math Talk 1
Math Talk 2
We have another busy day tomorrow, so get some rest and we'll see you tomorrow!
Our day began by signing up for our first College and Career Explorations of the year. Students were able to select from a long list of interesting activities and sign up for one that they want to experience. Explorations will take place on November 15th. From 8:30 - 10:00, every student in the school will change classrooms and explore lots of new and fascinating topics. Ask your child which exploration they chose!
We then spent some time discussing the election. We watched the video linked below and learned more about the Electoral College. It was a hot topic today, so I'm sure your child will be interested in talking about it with you.
CNN Student News
We worked with word problems involving area and perimeter today. Students were given the challenge of having the strategies and tools needed to complete their problems, and working with each other to solve before I taught them. This strategy allows them to begin thinking through these difficult problems independently and then reflect on their results. Check out some of our math conversations below!
Math Talk 1
Math Talk 2
We have another busy day tomorrow, so get some rest and we'll see you tomorrow!
Monday, November 7, 2016
Monday, November 7th
I hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend as much as I did!
We kicked are week off with area and perimeter. We are utilizing our knowledge of factors to help us determine the length of unknown sides when the given the area and perimeter.
Students added to their graphic organizer from our read aloud, Thundercakes, by Patricia Polacco. They worked to determine problems and solutions in the story. We determined that some solutions may be how the problem is solved, and some could be the action, or reaction of the character to overcome an obstacle.
We inquired into the effects of the French and Indian War. Students took a closer look at the outcomes of the war and how the British responded. Ask your child to tell you more!
It's not too late to send in your pledges from the Math-a-thon, so keep them coming!
Tomorrow is Election Day, so there will be no school for students.
Have a great night!
We kicked are week off with area and perimeter. We are utilizing our knowledge of factors to help us determine the length of unknown sides when the given the area and perimeter.
Students added to their graphic organizer from our read aloud, Thundercakes, by Patricia Polacco. They worked to determine problems and solutions in the story. We determined that some solutions may be how the problem is solved, and some could be the action, or reaction of the character to overcome an obstacle.
We inquired into the effects of the French and Indian War. Students took a closer look at the outcomes of the war and how the British responded. Ask your child to tell you more!
It's not too late to send in your pledges from the Math-a-thon, so keep them coming!
Tomorrow is Election Day, so there will be no school for students.
Have a great night!
Friday, November 4, 2016
Friday, November 4th
We had a great field trip today! Check out the pictures and your e-mail for a recap of our week. See you Monday!
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