Hello Parents and Students,
Sorry I missed last week, we have been so busy in class that I actually forgot to update the classroom blog.
We will be taking the WRITING test on Wednesday, February 1 from 9:15-11:15. I doubt that it will take that long but we have the computer lap scheduled, just in case someone needs it. On that day I will be providing lunch for the students. We have talked about this in class and I don't want them to have to worry about anything except putting forth 100% effort towards their writing. I feel very confident that everyone will do well because of the incredible writing I have seen in class.
We also celebrated our Box Top party on Friday, January 27. Thanks so much Mrs. Mahlin for our pizza from Manny and Olgas as well as drinks and cookies. Keep sending those Box Tops in so that we are able to win for the second contest at the end of the year.
Our field trip to Kidz Court was FABULOUS. All of the students had stellar behavior. We were complimented many times from the bailiffs and court employees. The play that the students participated in was worthy of an Oscar. It is a challenge to get up in front of your peers let alone parents, and bailiffs. These students portrayed each character with confidence. The best class I have seen so far. Congratulations on a job well done!!!
The students also handled themselves like young adults when they listened to the inmates and the choices they had made that led them to their incarceration. This was an invaluable lesson that I hope they carry with them throughout their lives. Thanks to all the parents that were able to make this important field trip with us.
Our second trimester is coming to a close, please check in with your student to see where they are at on their Great American Awards Program. All presentations need to be done by February 14 as well as all correct and returns. Thanks for your support with this.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
January 9-13
Welcome back!!!
I hope everyone had an amazing break with their families and friends. We have started off the week running.
In math: We have been working on adding fractions with unlike denominators. I have been impressed with how well everyone is doing with this challenging concept. We will take a final test on Friday and then begin subtracting fractions with unlike denominators on Monday.
Our Writing Test date has changed to February 1, this change has allowed us more time in the computer lab to take the test. Please make sure your child is well rested and has a great breakfast before they get here to conqueror this assessment! I have no doubts that they will do well.
In class this week we have been working on IDEAS. We listened to Toby Keith's "Made in America" and discussed what the main idea was and how he backed that idea up with incredible details that were creative and multi-layered. Students had the opportunity to bring in their favorite song lyrics and we will be working in teams to see how those songs follow one idea and what details the writer used to convey that idea.
We have also worked on informative/explanatory prompts that have been based on common science principles. For example students were give a picture of ice, water and steam and asked to explain how water changes states. We will continue to develop this paper throughout the week. Be sure to ask to see their final product.
Our Kidz Court field trip will be on January 24. We will leave school around 10:30 and be back around 2:00. I am asking that students dress their best! Remember we will be going through the metal detectors in the court house so keep that in mind before throwing on that big belt buckle!!! The parts for our play have been assigned and am looking forward to seeing the characters come alive in the reinactment.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
January 16 No school -
I hope everyone had an amazing break with their families and friends. We have started off the week running.
In math: We have been working on adding fractions with unlike denominators. I have been impressed with how well everyone is doing with this challenging concept. We will take a final test on Friday and then begin subtracting fractions with unlike denominators on Monday.
Our Writing Test date has changed to February 1, this change has allowed us more time in the computer lab to take the test. Please make sure your child is well rested and has a great breakfast before they get here to conqueror this assessment! I have no doubts that they will do well.
In class this week we have been working on IDEAS. We listened to Toby Keith's "Made in America" and discussed what the main idea was and how he backed that idea up with incredible details that were creative and multi-layered. Students had the opportunity to bring in their favorite song lyrics and we will be working in teams to see how those songs follow one idea and what details the writer used to convey that idea.
We have also worked on informative/explanatory prompts that have been based on common science principles. For example students were give a picture of ice, water and steam and asked to explain how water changes states. We will continue to develop this paper throughout the week. Be sure to ask to see their final product.
Our Kidz Court field trip will be on January 24. We will leave school around 10:30 and be back around 2:00. I am asking that students dress their best! Remember we will be going through the metal detectors in the court house so keep that in mind before throwing on that big belt buckle!!! The parts for our play have been assigned and am looking forward to seeing the characters come alive in the reinactment.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
January 16 No school -
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