WOW! I can't believe that school is out for Winter Break. It seems like I was just meeting your children yesterday. We had a great day with games, food and fun. The visit from Mrs. Burton, and getting to see Harper was amazing. What a beautiful child she is. Thank you to everyone who sent in treats and supplies. Also a HUGE thank you to the parents that came and helped. It was great to meet some of you and see such involvement and support. The kids really like to show you off. I am also grateful for all the wonderful gifts. I am truly blessed to have been given such a great class to sub for. I am sad to leave but know that Mrs. Burton is ready to return and take up right where we have left off. I wish you all the best, enjoy a wonderful rest and be ready to come back and be successful next year!
Mrs. Brady
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Thursday
****We only have 1 school day left until Winter Break! Wow!!
Mrs. Brady
**Our class holiday party is tomorrow from 9:45-10:45. Please remember to send in the book and any snacks.
Science- We read a quick story about snowflakes and then made some to decorate with.
HW: None
Reading - We took our unit test!
HW: None
Reading - We took our unit test!
HW: None
Math - We created a snowman using line plots.
HW: None
HW: None
Writing - We created ornaments.
HW: None
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Wednesday
*We only have 2 schools days left until Winter Break! Wow!!
**CATS Award ceremony was today! What a great job they all did. Everyone has worked so hard.
**Our class holiday party will be Friday, December 16th from 9:45-10:45. PLEASE send in your items and books tomorrow! Thank you!!
Science- We did not have time for science due to review and extended calendar.
HW: None
Reading - We continued our non-fiction animal article. They did a great job and these are posted in the hall. We will be having our unit test tomorrow! We reviewed today and everyone has a review sheet. Vocabulary words for this week are:
HW: None
Reading - We continued our non-fiction animal article. They did a great job and these are posted in the hall. We will be having our unit test tomorrow! We reviewed today and everyone has a review sheet. Vocabulary words for this week are:
1. anticipate 2. reindeer 3. blizzard 4. hibernate 5. frigid 6. chimney 7. sleigh 8. presence 9. forecast 10. whistling 11. excitement 12. avalanche 13. blistering
14. presents 15. wreath 16. ornament
HW: Study for test.
HW: Study for test.
Math - We played mean, median, mode and range JEOPARDY.
HW: None
HW: None
Writing - We worked on a tradition writing piece.
HW: None
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Tuesday
*We only have 3 schools days left until Winter Break! Wow!!
**CATS Award ceremony will be Wednesday, December 14 at 12:45. We will be recognizing out current 4th and 5th grade students who scored proficient and distinguished on the CATS tests!!**
**Our class holiday party will be Friday, December 16th from 9:45-10:45.
Science- We completed an ORQ for the test..
HW: None
Reading - We are working on a non-fiction animal article. Every student got a letter and they are to research and create a non-fiction page of an animal that begins with their letter. Vocabulary words for this week are:
HW: None
Reading - We are working on a non-fiction animal article. Every student got a letter and they are to research and create a non-fiction page of an animal that begins with their letter. Vocabulary words for this week are:
1. anticipate 2. reindeer 3. blizzard 4. hibernate 5. frigid 6. chimney 7. sleigh 8. presence 9. forecast 10. whistling 11. excitement 12. avalanche 13. blistering
14. presents 15. wreath 16. ornament
HW: Vocabulary sentences
HW: Vocabulary sentences
Math - We continued to work with mean, median, mode and range.
HW: Median, Mode and Range worksheet
Writing - We worked on editing passages.
HW: None
HW: Median, Mode and Range worksheet
Writing - We worked on editing passages.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Monday, December 12, 2011
Monday
*We only have 4 schools days left until Winter Break! Wow!!
**CATS Award ceremony will be Wednesday, December 14 at 12:45. We will be recognizing out current 4th and 5th grade students who scored proficient and distinguished on the CATS tests!!**
**Our class holiday party will be Friday, December 16th from 9:45-10:45.
Social Studies - Today we discussed types of government and taxes.
HW: None
Reading - We are working on a non-fiction animal article. Every student got a letter and they are to research and create a non-fiction page of an animal that begins with their letter. Vocabulary words for this week are:
HW: None
Reading - We are working on a non-fiction animal article. Every student got a letter and they are to research and create a non-fiction page of an animal that begins with their letter. Vocabulary words for this week are:
1. anticipate 2. reindeer 3. blizzard 4. hibernate 5. frigid 6. chimney 7. sleigh 8. presence 9. forecast 10. whistling 11. excitement 12. avalanche 13. blistering
14. presents 15. wreath 16. ornament
HW: Vocabulary sentences
HW: Vocabulary sentences
Math - We played a game using cards to find the median, mode and range of a group of numbers. They all did really well.
HW: Median, Mode and Range worksheet (front and back)
Writing - We had DEAR time with our new library books.
HW: None
HW: Median, Mode and Range worksheet (front and back)
Writing - We had DEAR time with our new library books.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Friday, December 9, 2011
Friday
We only have 5 schools days left until Winter Break! Wow!!
Writing - We wrote about what we would do if a holiday party was cancelled.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
**CATS Award ceremony will be on December 14 at 12:45. We will be recognizing out current 4th and 5th grade students who scored proficient and distinguished on the CATS tests!!**
**Our class holiday party will be on Friday, December 16th from 9:45-10:45. You are welcome to come. If there is a problem and you cannot bring in a book or the item please let me know and we will make other arrangements. You may send in your books or items for the party anytime. Please have everything in by Thursday so we will be able to get any last minute things.
Science - We did an experiment with volcanoes.
HW: None.
Reading - We had guidance.
HW: None.
Reading - We had guidance.
HW: None
Math - We worked on multiplication.
HW: None
Math - We worked on multiplication.
HW: None
Writing - We wrote about what we would do if a holiday party was cancelled.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Thursday
*We only have 6 schools days left until Winter Break! Wow!!
**CATS Award ceremony will be on December 14 at 12:45. We will be recognizing out current 4th and 5th grade students who scored proficient and distinguished on the CATS tests!!**
**Our class holiday party will be on Friday, December 16th from 9:45-10:45. You are welcome to come. There were two letters sent home yesterday about the party. One about the book exchange and one about an item they are to bring in for the party. If there is a problem and you cannot bring in a book or the item please let me know and we will make other arrangements.
Science - Today we too the test.
HW: None.
Reading - We took the vocabulary test and reviewed text structure.
HW: None.
Reading - We took the vocabulary test and reviewed text structure.
HW: None
Math - We continued Unit 5. We introduced mode and range.
HW: Mean and median worksheets
Math - We continued Unit 5. We introduced mode and range.
HW: Mean and median worksheets
Writing - We reviewed singular and plural nouns.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Wednesday
*We only have 7 schools days left until Winter Break! Wow!!
**CATS Award ceremony will be on December 14 at 12:45. We will be recognizing out current 4th and 5th grade students who scored proficient and distinguished on the CATS tests!!**
**Our class holiday party will be on Friday, December 16th from 9:45-10:45. You are welcome to come. I will be sending home a letter in the Wednesday folder with details!!!
Science - Today we reviewed for the test. We used the clickers without any technical difficulty. They have a review sheet of the slides we covered today.
HW: Study for the test.
Reading - We used the clickers to review genre and their characteristics. We then did Lit Groups. Vocabulary words for this week are:
HW: Study for the test.
Reading - We used the clickers to review genre and their characteristics. We then did Lit Groups. Vocabulary words for this week are:
1. beckon 2. trauma 3. psycho 4. ambush 5. ecstatic
6. vivid 7. ebony 8. hesitant 9. luster 10. jubilant
HW: Study for Vocabulary Test
Math - We continued Unit 5. We introduced median today. We did several hands on activities that required finding the median (middle) of a group of numbers.
HW: Line graph worksheets
HW: Study for Vocabulary Test
Math - We continued Unit 5. We introduced median today. We did several hands on activities that required finding the median (middle) of a group of numbers.
HW: Line graph worksheets
Writing - We did some editing activities.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Tuesday
*We only have 8 schools days left until Winter Break! Wow!!
**CATS Award ceremony will be on December 14 at 12:45. We will be recognizing out current 4th and 5th grade students who scored proficient and distinguished on the CATS tests!!**
**Our class holiday party will be on Friday, December 16th from 9:45-10:45. You are welcome to come. I will be sending home a letter in the Wednesday folder with details!!!
Science - Today we reviewed for the test. We used the clickers and had some technical difficulty getting started. Because of the delay we will continue the review tomorrow and take the test on Thursday.
HW: None
Reading - We worked on putting a story in sequential order. Vocabulary words for this week are:
HW: None
Reading - We worked on putting a story in sequential order. Vocabulary words for this week are:
1. beckon 2. trauma 3. psycho 4. ambush 5. ecstatic
6. vivid 7. ebony 8. hesitant 9. luster 10. jubilant
HW: Vocabulary sentences
Math - We continued Unit 5. We got into groups and measured our height and our arm length. After completing a chart we then averaged the data to find the mean.
HW: Page 173 questions 1-5
HW: Vocabulary sentences
Math - We continued Unit 5. We got into groups and measured our height and our arm length. After completing a chart we then averaged the data to find the mean.
HW: Page 173 questions 1-5
Writing - We did a peer edit of our morning work writing assignment.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Monday, December 5, 2011
Monday
*We only have 9 schools days left until Winter Break! Wow!!
**CATS Award ceremony will be on December 14 at 12:45. We will be recognizing out current 4th and 5th grade students who scored proficient and distinguished on the CATS tests!!**
**Our class holiday party will be on Friday, December 16th from 9:45-10:45. You are welcome to come. I will be sending home a letter in the Wednesday folder with details!!!
Science - Today we discussed rocks and their properties. We finished the game using the clues to find the two rocks. They did a great job!
HW: None
Reading - We reviewed text connections. We then got in our Lit groups and read. Vocabulary words for this week are:
HW: None
Reading - We reviewed text connections. We then got in our Lit groups and read. Vocabulary words for this week are:
1. beckon 2. trauma 3. psycho 4. ambush 5. ecstatic
6. vivid 7. ebony 8. hesitant 9. luster 10. jubilant
HW: Vocabulary definitions
Math - We started Unit 5. Which is averages, mean and mode.
HW: Lesson 4.3 Line Graph Review
Writing - We had DEAR time with our new library books.
HW: None
HW: Vocabulary definitions
Math - We started Unit 5. Which is averages, mean and mode.
HW: Lesson 4.3 Line Graph Review
Writing - We had DEAR time with our new library books.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Thursday
*We only have 11 schools days left until Winter Break! Wow!!
**Book Logs are Dure Tomorrow!!**
Science - Today we discussed rocks and their properties. We paired up and completed a Venn Diagram of two rocks. Tomorrow we will finish the game and use the clues to find the two rocks.
HW: None
Reading - We took our vocabulary test and then finished The Million Dollar Throw book we have been reading in class. We then got in our Lit groups and read.
HW: None
Math - We got our tests back and averaged scores. We also went over the introduction to Chapter 5.
HW: Pages 162 and 163 Write questions.
Writing - We reviewed similes, metaphors and idioms.
HW: None
HW: None
Reading - We took our vocabulary test and then finished The Million Dollar Throw book we have been reading in class. We then got in our Lit groups and read.
HW: None
Math - We got our tests back and averaged scores. We also went over the introduction to Chapter 5.
HW: Pages 162 and 163 Write questions.
Writing - We reviewed similes, metaphors and idioms.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday
*We only have 12 schools days left until Winter Break! Wow!!
**If you haven't turned in your Science Fair Project Proposal it is past due!!
Science - Today we discussed rocks and their properties. Several students brought in some of their rocks from home or collections. There were some very cool rocks. We shared them all and then discussed different properties of rocks.
HW: None
Reading - We discussed text connections. There are three types: text-to-self, text-to-text and text-to-world. We made text-to-text connections from different books from the same author. The vocabulary words this week are:
HW: None
Reading - We discussed text connections. There are three types: text-to-self, text-to-text and text-to-world. We made text-to-text connections from different books from the same author. The vocabulary words this week are:
1. nuisance 2. metallic 3. humongous 4. fidget 5. grit
6. versatile 7. vague 8. mysterious 9 quiver 10. luminous
HW: Study for test tomorrow
Math - We reviewed our test today.
HW: None
Writing - We reviewed similes, metaphors and idioms.
HW: None
HW: Study for test tomorrow
Math - We reviewed our test today.
HW: None
Writing - We reviewed similes, metaphors and idioms.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Tuesday
*We only have 13 schools days left until Winter Break! Wow!!
**If you haven't turned in your Science Fair Project Proposal it is past due!!
Science - Today we discussed rocks and their properties. Several students commented they had rocks and gems at home. If they would like to bring them in tomorrow we will share.
HW: None
Reading - We discussed text connections. There are three types: text-to-self, text-to-text and text-to-world. We made connections and then listened to a story and discussed the connections we had made. The vocabulary words this week are:
HW: None
Reading - We discussed text connections. There are three types: text-to-self, text-to-text and text-to-world. We made connections and then listened to a story and discussed the connections we had made. The vocabulary words this week are:
1. nuisance 2. metallic 3. humongous 4. fidget 5. grit
6. versatile 7. vague 8. mysterious 9 quiver 10. luminous
HW: Vocabulary sentences and Good Manners worksheet to be signed
Math - We took our test today.
HW: None
Writing - We reviewed similes, metaphors and idioms. We then talked about Adages. They were a lot harder than they expected.
HW: None
HW: Vocabulary sentences and Good Manners worksheet to be signed
Math - We took our test today.
HW: None
Writing - We reviewed similes, metaphors and idioms. We then talked about Adages. They were a lot harder than they expected.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday
******* I hope everyone had a relaxing and wonderful Thanksgiving break!********
*We only have 14 schools days left until Winter Break! Wow!!
**If you haven't turned in your Science Fair Project Proposal it is past due!!
Science - Today we reviewed Earth Materials. We did an experiment to see which soil would hold the most water. We used gravel, potting soil and sand. It was a close tie between sand and potting soil.
HW: None
Reading - We discussed text connections. There are three types: text-to-self, text-to-text and text-to-world. We listened to a story and made two text connections. The vocabulary words this week are:
HW: None
Reading - We discussed text connections. There are three types: text-to-self, text-to-text and text-to-world. We listened to a story and made two text connections. The vocabulary words this week are:
1. nuisance 2. metallic 3. humongous 4. fidget 5. grit
6. versatile 7. vague 8. mysterious 9 quiver 10. luminous
HW: Vocabulary definitions
Math - We reviewed graphs and completed a worksheet and workbook page in class. Test tomorrow.
HW: None
Writing - We had our Chorus Program. The 4th and 5th grade chorus did a fantastic job! They have really been working hard! Kudos to Tabby and Katelyn. Great Job!!
HW: None
HW: Vocabulary definitions
Math - We reviewed graphs and completed a worksheet and workbook page in class. Test tomorrow.
HW: None
Writing - We had our Chorus Program. The 4th and 5th grade chorus did a fantastic job! They have really been working hard! Kudos to Tabby and Katelyn. Great Job!!
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Tuesday
****It is Thanksgiving break!! Enjoy the 5 day vacation!!! Have safe travels and full bellies!!
**We enjoyed pizza and a movie today! Thanks to all those that contributed to the Hope drive!
***Please do not forget to remind your child to turn in their Science Fair Project Contracts and Designs! They are past due!!
***Coupon booklets are PAST due!! You must return the coupon booklet or you will be charged $20.00.
Science - Today we reviewed erosion! Our sand castle was eroded and then flooded! We got a LOT of rain today!!
HW: None
Reading - We did a compare and contrast activity. After reading a story and completing a Venn Diagram as a whole group the students were paired and then completed one with their partner. They were very insightful and found many different similarities and differences.
HW: None
Math - We reviewed line graphs and completed a Thanksgiving graph as a whole group.
HW: None
Writing - We did not have writing today due to our pizza party.
HW: None
***Coupon booklets are PAST due!! You must return the coupon booklet or you will be charged $20.00.
Science - Today we reviewed erosion! Our sand castle was eroded and then flooded! We got a LOT of rain today!!
HW: None
Reading - We did a compare and contrast activity. After reading a story and completing a Venn Diagram as a whole group the students were paired and then completed one with their partner. They were very insightful and found many different similarities and differences.
HW: None
Math - We reviewed line graphs and completed a Thanksgiving graph as a whole group.
HW: None
Writing - We did not have writing today due to our pizza party.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Monday, November 21, 2011
Monday
******* One day until Thanksgiving break!!
**Our class won the HOPE drive donation supply. We will be having a pizza tomorrow afternoon.
**If you haven't turned in your Science Fair Project Proposal it is past due!!
***Coupon booklets are PAST due!! You must return the coupon booklet or you will be charged $20.00.
Science - Today we reviewed volcanoes.
HW: None
Reading - We did a cause and effect activity and then our Lit Groups.
HW: None
Math - We reviewed bar graphs and completed a Thanksgiving graph as a whole group.
HW: Hot Dog Graph and redo the Book Sales if needed.
Writing - We did some Thanksgiving idioms and wrote some of our own.
HW: None
**If you haven't turned in your Science Fair Project Proposal it is past due!!
***Coupon booklets are PAST due!! You must return the coupon booklet or you will be charged $20.00.
Science - Today we reviewed volcanoes.
HW: None
Reading - We did a cause and effect activity and then our Lit Groups.
HW: None
Math - We reviewed bar graphs and completed a Thanksgiving graph as a whole group.
HW: Hot Dog Graph and redo the Book Sales if needed.
Writing - We did some Thanksgiving idioms and wrote some of our own.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Friday, November 18, 2011
A note from Mrs. Burton ~
Hi everyone!! :) I hope you are all doing well!
A few weeks ago I got to come and see my wonderful students!! It was so great! I miss them so much! I hear they are doing a good job with Mrs. Brady and I am so happy.
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving this coming week and you are able to spend quality time with your family. I will be in soon to visit the kids again! I've enjoyed seeing some of you at church lately! :)
Harper is doing wonderfully. She's started sleeping more {praise the Lord, haha} and is really aware now. I just love her sweet smiles each day!
I am so thankful for you and your precious children!
Love,
Mrs. Burton
A few weeks ago I got to come and see my wonderful students!! It was so great! I miss them so much! I hear they are doing a good job with Mrs. Brady and I am so happy.
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving this coming week and you are able to spend quality time with your family. I will be in soon to visit the kids again! I've enjoyed seeing some of you at church lately! :)
Harper is doing wonderfully. She's started sleeping more {praise the Lord, haha} and is really aware now. I just love her sweet smiles each day!
I am so thankful for you and your precious children!
Love,
Mrs. Burton
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| Harper @ 7 weeks |
Friday
******* Two days until Thanksgiving break!! Have a great weekend!
**Our class won the HOPE drive donation supply. They will be contacting me next week to inform us of our reward. Thank you to those that brought in items.
**If you haven't turned in your Science Fair Project Proposal it is past due!!
***Coupon booklets are PAST due!! You must return the coupon booklet or you will be charged $20.00.
Social Studies - Today we discussed the different types of governments and who leads them. We also reviewed the three branches of government and their responsibilities.
HW: None
Reading - We had DEAR time and took some AR tests.
HW: None
Math - We had math groups today and reviewed addition, subtraction, multiplication and word problems.
HW: None
Writing - We shared our simile book pages and then reviewed similes.
HW: None
**If you haven't turned in your Science Fair Project Proposal it is past due!!
***Coupon booklets are PAST due!! You must return the coupon booklet or you will be charged $20.00.
Social Studies - Today we discussed the different types of governments and who leads them. We also reviewed the three branches of government and their responsibilities.
HW: None
Reading - We had DEAR time and took some AR tests.
HW: None
Math - We had math groups today and reviewed addition, subtraction, multiplication and word problems.
HW: None
Writing - We shared our simile book pages and then reviewed similes.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Thursday
**We are collecting personal hygiene items for the Hope Drive thru Friday. Thank you to those that have brought in items.
**If you haven't turned in your Science Fair Project Proposal it is past due!!
***Coupon booklets are due tomorrow for those that have not been turned in!! You must return the coupon booklet or you will be charged $20.00.
Science - We did some hands on activities dealing with erosion and discussed the different causes and effects and how it changes the earth in a slow manner.
HW: None
Reading - We reviewed and took our vocabulary tests. Then we did Lit Groups.
HW: None
Math - We continued work on graphs. Today we reviewed line graphs.
HW: workbook pages 83-86 (for those that did not complete it) pages 87 & 88
Writing - We reviewed similes, metaphors and idioms. We are creating a class book of similes.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
**If you haven't turned in your Science Fair Project Proposal it is past due!!
***Coupon booklets are due tomorrow for those that have not been turned in!! You must return the coupon booklet or you will be charged $20.00.
Science - We did some hands on activities dealing with erosion and discussed the different causes and effects and how it changes the earth in a slow manner.
HW: None
Reading - We reviewed and took our vocabulary tests. Then we did Lit Groups.
HW: None
Math - We continued work on graphs. Today we reviewed line graphs.
HW: workbook pages 83-86 (for those that did not complete it) pages 87 & 88
Writing - We reviewed similes, metaphors and idioms. We are creating a class book of similes.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
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| Getting ready for Thanksgiving. We are all thankful for so many things!! |
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Wednesday
***Midterm reports were sent home today in the Wednesday folder! If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me and we can schedule a conference.
**We are collecting personal hygiene items for the Hope Drive thru Friday. Thank you to those that have brought in items.
**Science Fair Project Proposal is due on Thursday!!
Science - We learned about erosion and the different causes and effects and how it changes the earth in a slow manner.
HW: None
Reading - We did not have reading today because of Conservation. We learned about gun safety if they are talking about guns and hunting tonight. We will have the Vocabulary test tomorrow. The vocabulary words this week are:
heading foundation crumble photograph squeeze timber
leaning whisper extreme temporary evidence laughter
HW: Study for test.
Math - We continued work on graphs. Today we reviewed line graphs.
HW: workbook pages 83-86. There are 19 problems.
Writing - We reviewed similes, metaphors and idioms. We are creating a class book of similes.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
**We are collecting personal hygiene items for the Hope Drive thru Friday. Thank you to those that have brought in items.
**Science Fair Project Proposal is due on Thursday!!
Science - We learned about erosion and the different causes and effects and how it changes the earth in a slow manner.
HW: None
Reading - We did not have reading today because of Conservation. We learned about gun safety if they are talking about guns and hunting tonight. We will have the Vocabulary test tomorrow. The vocabulary words this week are:
heading foundation crumble photograph squeeze timber
leaning whisper extreme temporary evidence laughter
HW: Study for test.
Math - We continued work on graphs. Today we reviewed line graphs.
HW: workbook pages 83-86. There are 19 problems.
Writing - We reviewed similes, metaphors and idioms. We are creating a class book of similes.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tuesday
***Midterm reports go home tomorrow!
**We are collecting personal hygiene items for the Hope Drive thru Friday. Thank you to those that have brought in items.
**Science Fair Project Proposal is due on Thursday!!
Science - We learned about icebergs and glaciers and how they change the earth in a slow manner.
HW: None
Reading - We reviewed the components of non-fiction. We did Lit Groups and two groups finished their books and take the AR test. Vocabulary test on Thursday. The vocabulary words this week are:
heading foundation crumble photograph squeeze timber
leaning whisper extreme temporary evidence laughter
HW: Use second half of words in sentences.
Math - We continued work on graphs. Today we went over line graphs.
HW: Class Score line graph sheet
Writing - We reviewed similes and metaphors. After a PowerPoint we listened to a story that was filled with idioms.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
**We are collecting personal hygiene items for the Hope Drive thru Friday. Thank you to those that have brought in items.
**Science Fair Project Proposal is due on Thursday!!
Science - We learned about icebergs and glaciers and how they change the earth in a slow manner.
HW: None
Reading - We reviewed the components of non-fiction. We did Lit Groups and two groups finished their books and take the AR test. Vocabulary test on Thursday. The vocabulary words this week are:
heading foundation crumble photograph squeeze timber
leaning whisper extreme temporary evidence laughter
HW: Use second half of words in sentences.
Math - We continued work on graphs. Today we went over line graphs.
HW: Class Score line graph sheet
Writing - We reviewed similes and metaphors. After a PowerPoint we listened to a story that was filled with idioms.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Monday, November 14, 2011
Monday
Science - We learned about earthquakes and volcanoes and how they change the earth.
HW: None
Reading - We learned the components of non-fiction. We then completed an assignment identifying characteristics of fiction, non-fiction, play and poetry. We did not have time for Lit Groups. The vocabulary words this week are:
heading foundation crumble photograph squeeze timber
leaning whisper extreme temporary evidence laughter
HW: Use first half of words in sentences.
Math - We continued work on graphs. Today we went over tables.
HW: Domino multiplication and book fair table sheet to be signed
Writing - We learned about similes and metaphors. After a PowerPoint we completed a worksheet.
HW: Complete worksheet if not finished in class.
Mrs. Brady
HW: None
Reading - We learned the components of non-fiction. We then completed an assignment identifying characteristics of fiction, non-fiction, play and poetry. We did not have time for Lit Groups. The vocabulary words this week are:
heading foundation crumble photograph squeeze timber
leaning whisper extreme temporary evidence laughter
HW: Use first half of words in sentences.
Math - We continued work on graphs. Today we went over tables.
HW: Domino multiplication and book fair table sheet to be signed
Writing - We learned about similes and metaphors. After a PowerPoint we completed a worksheet.
HW: Complete worksheet if not finished in class.
Mrs. Brady
Friday, November 11, 2011
Friday
**Hope Drive is going. There was a flyer sent home in the Wednesday folder. We are collecting items for the Hope Center. Men's toiletries, socks and gloves. There is a box in the room for the items. The class with the most donations will win a class party.
**It was another Fun Friday.
**Thank you to the Veterans that came in for lunch today. The kids were really excited to show you off.
Social Studies- We had our class election. Our class officers are: President - Peyton Martina, Vice-President - Mason Curtis, Secretary - Kenneth Henderson, and Treasurer - Charlie Habash. Everyone did a great job. We also watched a piece on Veteran's Day and completed a quick review.
HW: None
Reading - We had DEAR time and also time for study island.
HW: None
Math - We worked in groups. While rotating groups everyone created a Tally Chart by rolling dice and collecting information, we also played multiplication WAR and then met with me in small groups.
HW: None
Writing - We finally got to meet with our reading buddies and help them do a writing piece for their class book.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
**It was another Fun Friday.
**Thank you to the Veterans that came in for lunch today. The kids were really excited to show you off.
Social Studies- We had our class election. Our class officers are: President - Peyton Martina, Vice-President - Mason Curtis, Secretary - Kenneth Henderson, and Treasurer - Charlie Habash. Everyone did a great job. We also watched a piece on Veteran's Day and completed a quick review.
HW: None
Reading - We had DEAR time and also time for study island.
HW: None
Math - We worked in groups. While rotating groups everyone created a Tally Chart by rolling dice and collecting information, we also played multiplication WAR and then met with me in small groups.
HW: None
Writing - We finally got to meet with our reading buddies and help them do a writing piece for their class book.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Thursday
**Hope Drive is going. There was a flyer sent home in the Wednesday folder. We are collecting items for the Hope Center. Men's toiletries, socks and gloves. There is a box in the room for the items. The class with the most donations will win a class party.
Science - We learned about rocks and their cycles.
HW: None
Reading - We performed our plays. They did a great job and had a good time doing it. We then read and worked in our Lit Groups.
HW: None
Math - We continued work on graphs.
HW: TicTacToe Division worksheet
Writing - We listened to our candidates speeches and had a little DEAR time.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Science - We learned about rocks and their cycles.
HW: None
Reading - We performed our plays. They did a great job and had a good time doing it. We then read and worked in our Lit Groups.
HW: None
Math - We continued work on graphs.
HW: TicTacToe Division worksheet
Writing - We listened to our candidates speeches and had a little DEAR time.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Wednesday
***Hope everyone enjoyed their day off yesterday and made it out to vote!
Science - We learned about earthquakes and vibrations. We did a few activities and made some observations.
HW: None
Reading - We got our drama scripts and parts. The students read their plays as a group. They will perform them in front of the class tomorrow. They are to read the play tonight. They are not required to memorize their lines or buy a costume. We then read and worked in our Lit Groups. Our vocabulary words are from the plays and poetry. They are as follows:
orphan
hedges
opportunity
mending
soar
plummets
albatross
flyer
rhythm
verse
dialogue
stage
HW: Read the play. Use the second 6 vocabulary words in sentences.
Math - We reviewed the test and got them back. We then started our next Unit which is Graphs and Tables.
HW: Double digit worksheet that is to be signed.
Writing - We finished our personal narrative and had dear time.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Science - We learned about earthquakes and vibrations. We did a few activities and made some observations.
HW: None
Reading - We got our drama scripts and parts. The students read their plays as a group. They will perform them in front of the class tomorrow. They are to read the play tonight. They are not required to memorize their lines or buy a costume. We then read and worked in our Lit Groups. Our vocabulary words are from the plays and poetry. They are as follows:
orphan
hedges
opportunity
mending
soar
plummets
albatross
flyer
rhythm
verse
dialogue
stage
HW: Read the play. Use the second 6 vocabulary words in sentences.
Math - We reviewed the test and got them back. We then started our next Unit which is Graphs and Tables.
HW: Double digit worksheet that is to be signed.
Writing - We finished our personal narrative and had dear time.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Monday, November 7, 2011
Monday
***NO SCHOOL TUESDAY! Go vote!!
Science - We started our unit on Earth materials today.
HW: None
Reading - We went over some more poetry and discussed parts of a drama play. We will be acting one out on Thursday in class. We then read and worked in our Lit Groups. Our vocabulary words are from the plays and poetry. They are as follows:
orphan
hedges
opportunity
mending
soar
plummets
albatross
flyer
rhythm
verse
dialogue
stage
HW: Use the first 6 vocabulary words in sentences.
Math - We reviewed parts of the test and corrected some of the problems.
HW: None
Writing - We worked on Idioms during writing today. We listened to a story and then wrote and drew examples of our own idioms.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Science - We started our unit on Earth materials today.
HW: None
Reading - We went over some more poetry and discussed parts of a drama play. We will be acting one out on Thursday in class. We then read and worked in our Lit Groups. Our vocabulary words are from the plays and poetry. They are as follows:
orphan
hedges
opportunity
mending
soar
plummets
albatross
flyer
rhythm
verse
dialogue
stage
HW: Use the first 6 vocabulary words in sentences.
Math - We reviewed parts of the test and corrected some of the problems.
HW: None
Writing - We worked on Idioms during writing today. We listened to a story and then wrote and drew examples of our own idioms.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Friday, November 4, 2011
Friday
** New Book Logs were sent home today! Keep reading 20 minutes a night.
** The awards ceremony was nice. Thank you to those parents that came. The students were very excited and proud.
Science - We will be starting a unit on Earth Materials Monday.
HW: None
Reading - DEAR
HW: None
Math - We had small group to review estimation and rounding. We also worked on multiplication.
HW: None
Writing - We worked on a poem during writing today. Each student chose an animal that began with their first or last initial and researched and wrote a poem about that animal.
HW: None
Social Studies: Our current unit is Government. We held primary elections. Our candidates are are follows:
President - Tabby, Hannah, Peyton and Lily
Vice Pres. - Jack, Mason, Sydney and Greg
Secretary - Kaelyn, Kenneth and Katelyn
Treasurer - Eric, Cayden, Charlie and Maddie W.
The students are encouraged to bring posters or campaign materials to school. No treats or items may be given out as those are considered bribes. Election will be Friday.
Mrs. Brady
** The awards ceremony was nice. Thank you to those parents that came. The students were very excited and proud.
Science - We will be starting a unit on Earth Materials Monday.
HW: None
Reading - DEAR
HW: None
Math - We had small group to review estimation and rounding. We also worked on multiplication.
HW: None
Writing - We worked on a poem during writing today. Each student chose an animal that began with their first or last initial and researched and wrote a poem about that animal.
HW: None
Social Studies: Our current unit is Government. We held primary elections. Our candidates are are follows:
President - Tabby, Hannah, Peyton and Lily
Vice Pres. - Jack, Mason, Sydney and Greg
Secretary - Kaelyn, Kenneth and Katelyn
Treasurer - Eric, Cayden, Charlie and Maddie W.
The students are encouraged to bring posters or campaign materials to school. No treats or items may be given out as those are considered bribes. Election will be Friday.
Mrs. Brady
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thursday
** Book Logs are due tomorrow!
***We are having an Intermediate Awards ceremony from 12:30 - 12:50 in the gym. You are welcome to attend.
Science - We reviewed the test today. Everyone did very well. We will be starting a unit on Earth Materials Monday.
HW: None
Reading - We discussed parts of a drama play today and will be acting out one next week. We then read and worked in our Lit Groups.
HW: None
Math - We broke into two groups. Several students did not complete the test yesterday, they finished today while the rest of the class went to Mrs. Stith room to review.
HW: None
Writing - We worked on a poem during writing today. Each student chose an animal that began with their first or last initial and will research to write a poem about that animal.
HW: None
***We are having an Intermediate Awards ceremony from 12:30 - 12:50 in the gym. You are welcome to attend.
Science - We reviewed the test today. Everyone did very well. We will be starting a unit on Earth Materials Monday.
HW: None
Reading - We discussed parts of a drama play today and will be acting out one next week. We then read and worked in our Lit Groups.
HW: None
Math - We broke into two groups. Several students did not complete the test yesterday, they finished today while the rest of the class went to Mrs. Stith room to review.
HW: None
Writing - We worked on a poem during writing today. Each student chose an animal that began with their first or last initial and will research to write a poem about that animal.
HW: None
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
** Book logs are due Friday!!
Science - We took our test on fossils. We will review it tomorrow. Here are some pictures I promised from creating our fossils.
HW: None
Reading - We continued with poetry today. We read "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. We then read and worked in our Lit Groups. We had a surprise practice Lock Down and Fire Drill during reading today so no HW. The students did very well!
HW: None
Math - We took our test today. Not everyone completed it so we will complete them tomorrow and review on Monday.
HW: None
Writing - We will be finishing our personal narrative this week.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Science - We took our test on fossils. We will review it tomorrow. Here are some pictures I promised from creating our fossils.
HW: None
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| Made the fossils then had to let them dry |
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| "Unearthing" the fossils from clay |
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| Several finished products. A frog, lizard and some shells |
Reading - We continued with poetry today. We read "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. We then read and worked in our Lit Groups. We had a surprise practice Lock Down and Fire Drill during reading today so no HW. The students did very well!
HW: None
Math - We took our test today. Not everyone completed it so we will complete them tomorrow and review on Monday.
HW: None
Writing - We will be finishing our personal narrative this week.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Tuesday
**I hope everyone had a super Halloween!!!
Science - We went over a study guide for the test tomorrow. They can review that tonight.
HW: Study for test
Reading - We started out unit on Poetry, drama and prose today. We read and discussed a poem. We then read and worked in our Lit Groups.
HW: Find one good adjective vocabulary word for me.
Math - We reviewed working two digit multiplication and division. Test Tomorrow!!
HW: Worksheet with multiplication and division problems to be signed. Show your work.
Writing - We will be finishing our personal narrative this week.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Science - We went over a study guide for the test tomorrow. They can review that tonight.
HW: Study for test
Reading - We started out unit on Poetry, drama and prose today. We read and discussed a poem. We then read and worked in our Lit Groups.
HW: Find one good adjective vocabulary word for me.
Math - We reviewed working two digit multiplication and division. Test Tomorrow!!
HW: Worksheet with multiplication and division problems to be signed. Show your work.
Writing - We will be finishing our personal narrative this week.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Monday, October 31, 2011
Monday
**Have a fun but SAFE Halloween!!! I did not assign homework tonight for those that will be busy trick-or-treating!
Science - We reviewed fossils today. We will go over a study guide tomorrow for the test on Wednesday.
HW: None
Reading - We did a quick Halloween story on Literary Elements.
HW: None
Math - We reviewed working two digit multiplication.
HW: None
Writing - We will be finishing our personal narrative this week.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Science - We reviewed fossils today. We will go over a study guide tomorrow for the test on Wednesday.
HW: None
Reading - We did a quick Halloween story on Literary Elements.
HW: None
Math - We reviewed working two digit multiplication.
HW: None
Writing - We will be finishing our personal narrative this week.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Friday, October 28, 2011
Friday
**Have a safe and fun weekend!
* We had a great Fall Celebration Party! There was food, games and prizes! We also had a surprise guest, Mrs. Burton came in for a quick visit. It was great to see her. She will be bringing Harper on another visit.
Science - We unearthed our fossils today. They turned out really well. We journaled about how to make them and characteristics of the final product. Following is the recipe for the dough and directions to make them. I will post some pictures as soon as I get them uploaded.
HW: None
Reading - We had guidance today.
HW: None
Math - We had small groups and played multiplication War, worked on multiplication and division and played multiplication Bingo.
HW: None
Writing - We had our Celebration Party.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
* We had a great Fall Celebration Party! There was food, games and prizes! We also had a surprise guest, Mrs. Burton came in for a quick visit. It was great to see her. She will be bringing Harper on another visit.
Science - We unearthed our fossils today. They turned out really well. We journaled about how to make them and characteristics of the final product. Following is the recipe for the dough and directions to make them. I will post some pictures as soon as I get them uploaded.
Make your own Fossils
Purpose: To introduce students to mold and cast fossils by having them create their own trace fossils
Materials:
- Items to create fossils of (twigs, sturdy leaves, ferns, shells, small plastic insects, bones or figures)
- fossil dough (recipe below)
- shallow paper cups
- oil (mineral or vegetable)
- plaster of paris (and water to mix it with)
For the activity leader:
- large disposable container to mix plaster in (a beaker lined with heavy plastic bags works well)
- stirring stick (something disposable to mix the plaster)
- old ladle (to scoop the plaster into the cups)
Procedure:
- have the students label their paper cups with their names
- press approximately 2 cm of prepared dough into the bottom of each cup (do this beforehand for small kids or to save time). Make sure the surface is very smooth!!
- lightly coat the object to be fossilized in oil
- press the object into the clay to make a mold.
- mix the plaster of paris (adding some salt speeds drying time)
- quickly cover the clay impressions with approximately 2 cm of plaster
- leave in a warm place and allow to harden for approximately one hour.
- carefully peel away the paper cup and remove the plaster cast.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF EXCESS PLASTER IN THE SINK, it will permanently clog the drain. Put any excess or waste into the garbage can.
Linda’s Fossil Dough Recipe
5 cups flour
2 ½ cup salt
¼ cup cream of tartar (this is sold cheap in the baking section of the bulk food dept.)
5 cups cold coffee
2 cups fairly dry used coffee grounds (if they are really wet reduce the amount of water)
1/3 cup oil
Mix all ingredients and cook on medium heat stirring continuously. Continue stirring until the dough is too thick to stir (several minutes). Remove from heat and kneed dough when cool enough to handle. Keep in an airtight container until ready to use.
HW: None
Reading - We had guidance today.
HW: None
Math - We had small groups and played multiplication War, worked on multiplication and division and played multiplication Bingo.
HW: None
Writing - We had our Celebration Party.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday
*Report Cards were sent home in the Wednesday folder! Please sign the envelope and return it to school.* We are continuing the food drive through this week. Thank you to everyone that has sent in food. Please send in anything you can.
*This week is Drug Prevention week. Monday is wear RED day. Tuesday is wear your clothes backwards day for "turning your back on drugs". Wednesday is bring a stuffed animal in for "give hugs, not drugs". Thursday is wear your favorite hat day for "use your head, don't do drugs". Friday is pajama day for "make all of our dreams come true and don't do drugs".
** Paw Party - We will be having a Fall Celebration Party on Friday to celebrate our receiving 20 paws. The party will start at about 1:30.
Science - We created our fossils today. A big thank you to Eric for bringing in some Plaster. The fossils have to dry and then we will be able to "unearth" them to view the final product.
HW: None
Reading - We had our test on Literary Elements. I will have those grades posted by the weekend.
HW: None
Math - We continued to work on multiplication and division word problems.
HW: None
Writing - We will be working on the final draft of our personal narrative this week.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
*This week is Drug Prevention week. Monday is wear RED day. Tuesday is wear your clothes backwards day for "turning your back on drugs". Wednesday is bring a stuffed animal in for "give hugs, not drugs". Thursday is wear your favorite hat day for "use your head, don't do drugs". Friday is pajama day for "make all of our dreams come true and don't do drugs".
** Paw Party - We will be having a Fall Celebration Party on Friday to celebrate our receiving 20 paws. The party will start at about 1:30.
Science - We created our fossils today. A big thank you to Eric for bringing in some Plaster. The fossils have to dry and then we will be able to "unearth" them to view the final product.
HW: None
Reading - We had our test on Literary Elements. I will have those grades posted by the weekend.
HW: None
Math - We continued to work on multiplication and division word problems.
HW: None
Writing - We will be working on the final draft of our personal narrative this week.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Wednesday
****Report Cards come home today!!! Check your Wednesday folder!!!!
* We are continuing the food drive through this week. Thank you to everyone that has sent in food. Please send in anything you can.
*This week is Drug Prevention week. Monday is wear RED day. Tuesday is wear your clothes backwards day for "turning your back on drugs". Wednesday is bring a stuffed animal in for "give hugs, not drugs". Thursday is wear your favorite hat day for "use your head, don't do drugs". Friday is pajama day for "make all of our dreams come true and don't do drugs".
** Paw Party - We will be having a Fall Celebration Party on Friday to celebrate our receiving 20 paws.
Science - We talked more about fossils. We will be creating our own fossils tomorrow.
HW: Bring in a small item that would make a good fossil. This is optional, I have plenty of items.
Reading - We are continuing our Unit on Literary Elements. *TEST tomorrow!! Our vocabulary words are:
1. plot 2. character 3. setting 4. theme 5. sequence
6. humorous 7. beautiful 8. graceful 9. dishonest 10. sickly
11. treacherous 12. calm 13. moan 14. bubbling 15. bumpy
HW: Use words 11-15 in descriptive sentences. Redo sentences 6-10 if not descriptive (She is beautiful. He is humorous. Does not count!)
Math - We continued to work on multiplication and division word problems.
HW: Division BINGO sheet
Writing - We will be working on the final draft of our personal narrative this week.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
* We are continuing the food drive through this week. Thank you to everyone that has sent in food. Please send in anything you can.
*This week is Drug Prevention week. Monday is wear RED day. Tuesday is wear your clothes backwards day for "turning your back on drugs". Wednesday is bring a stuffed animal in for "give hugs, not drugs". Thursday is wear your favorite hat day for "use your head, don't do drugs". Friday is pajama day for "make all of our dreams come true and don't do drugs".
** Paw Party - We will be having a Fall Celebration Party on Friday to celebrate our receiving 20 paws.
Science - We talked more about fossils. We will be creating our own fossils tomorrow.
HW: Bring in a small item that would make a good fossil. This is optional, I have plenty of items.
Reading - We are continuing our Unit on Literary Elements. *TEST tomorrow!! Our vocabulary words are:
1. plot 2. character 3. setting 4. theme 5. sequence
6. humorous 7. beautiful 8. graceful 9. dishonest 10. sickly
11. treacherous 12. calm 13. moan 14. bubbling 15. bumpy
HW: Use words 11-15 in descriptive sentences. Redo sentences 6-10 if not descriptive (She is beautiful. He is humorous. Does not count!)
Math - We continued to work on multiplication and division word problems.
HW: Division BINGO sheet
Writing - We will be working on the final draft of our personal narrative this week.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday
* We are continuing the food drive through this week. Thank you to everyone that has sent in food. Please send in anything you can.
*This week is Drug Prevention week. Monday is wear RED day. Tuesday is wear your clothes backwards day for "turning your back on drugs". Wednesday is bring a stuffed animal in for "give hugs, not drugs". Thursday is wear your favorite hat day for "use your head, don't do drugs". Friday is pajama day for "make all of our dreams come true and don't do drugs".
** Paw Party - We will be having a Fall Celebration Party on Friday to celebrate our receiving 20 paws.
Science - We watched the final parts of Science Court on Fossils. We will be doing some hands on activities tomorrow!
HW: None
Reading - We are continuing our Unit on Literary Elements. *There will be a test on Thursday. Our vocabulary words are:
1. plot 2. character 3. setting 4. theme 5. sequence
6. humorous 7. beautiful 8. graceful 9. dishonest 10. sickly
11. treacherous 12. calm 13. moan 14. bubbling 15. bumpy
HW: Use words 6-10 in sentences
Math - We continued to work on multiplication and division word problems.
HW: None
Writing - We will be working on the final draft of our personal narrative this week.
HW: None
*This week is Drug Prevention week. Monday is wear RED day. Tuesday is wear your clothes backwards day for "turning your back on drugs". Wednesday is bring a stuffed animal in for "give hugs, not drugs". Thursday is wear your favorite hat day for "use your head, don't do drugs". Friday is pajama day for "make all of our dreams come true and don't do drugs".
** Paw Party - We will be having a Fall Celebration Party on Friday to celebrate our receiving 20 paws.
Science - We watched the final parts of Science Court on Fossils. We will be doing some hands on activities tomorrow!
HW: None
Reading - We are continuing our Unit on Literary Elements. *There will be a test on Thursday. Our vocabulary words are:
1. plot 2. character 3. setting 4. theme 5. sequence
6. humorous 7. beautiful 8. graceful 9. dishonest 10. sickly
11. treacherous 12. calm 13. moan 14. bubbling 15. bumpy
HW: Use words 6-10 in sentences
Math - We continued to work on multiplication and division word problems.
HW: None
Writing - We will be working on the final draft of our personal narrative this week.
HW: None
Monday, October 24, 2011
Monday
* Hope everyone had a great weekend and enjoyed the nice weather.
**Sorry I didn't post on Friday! I remembered on my way home.
* We are continuing the food drive through this week. Please send in anything you can.
*This week is Drug Prevention week. There was a flyer sent home Friday. Today is wear RED day. Tuesday is wear your clothes backwards day for "turning your back on drugs". Wednesday is bring a stuffed animal in for "give hugs, not drugs". Thursday is wear your favorite hat day for "use your head, don't do drugs". Friday is pajama day for "make all of our dreams come true and don't do drugs".
** Paw Party - We will be having a Fall Celebration Party on Friday to celebrate our receiving 20 paws.
Science - We are continuing our Science Court on Fossils. ***If anyone could send in Plaster of Paris we will be creating our own fossils on Thursday.
HW: None
Reading - We are continuing our Unit on Literary Elements. *There will be a test on Thursday. Our vocabulary words are:
plot character setting theme sequence
humorous beautiful graceful dishonest sickly
treacherous calm moan bubbling bumpy
HW: Write definitions of words 1-5
Math - We continued to work on multiplication and division word problems.
HW: workbook pages 49-50
Writing - We will be working on the final draft of our personal narrative this week.
HW: None
**Sorry I didn't post on Friday! I remembered on my way home.
* We are continuing the food drive through this week. Please send in anything you can.
*This week is Drug Prevention week. There was a flyer sent home Friday. Today is wear RED day. Tuesday is wear your clothes backwards day for "turning your back on drugs". Wednesday is bring a stuffed animal in for "give hugs, not drugs". Thursday is wear your favorite hat day for "use your head, don't do drugs". Friday is pajama day for "make all of our dreams come true and don't do drugs".
** Paw Party - We will be having a Fall Celebration Party on Friday to celebrate our receiving 20 paws.
Science - We are continuing our Science Court on Fossils. ***If anyone could send in Plaster of Paris we will be creating our own fossils on Thursday.
HW: None
Reading - We are continuing our Unit on Literary Elements. *There will be a test on Thursday. Our vocabulary words are:
plot character setting theme sequence
humorous beautiful graceful dishonest sickly
treacherous calm moan bubbling bumpy
HW: Write definitions of words 1-5
Math - We continued to work on multiplication and division word problems.
HW: workbook pages 49-50
Writing - We will be working on the final draft of our personal narrative this week.
HW: None
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Thursday
Science: We watched a Science Court video on fossils. It is very engaging.
HW: None
Reading: We worked more on setting and creating a story. We had a little time for Lit. groups. One finished and has taken an AR test.
HW: Worksheet. If no dictionary is available they don't have to complete the last question.
Math: We worked on word problems and two digit multiplication.
HW: Division Worksheet
Writing: We worked on our personal narrative and AR tests.
HW: None
HW: None
Reading: We worked more on setting and creating a story. We had a little time for Lit. groups. One finished and has taken an AR test.
HW: Worksheet. If no dictionary is available they don't have to complete the last question.
Math: We worked on word problems and two digit multiplication.
HW: Division Worksheet
Writing: We worked on our personal narrative and AR tests.
HW: None
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday
* Food drive is still going! Please send in items.
*We are starting Fossils and need some Plaster of Paris. If anyone could send some in it would be greatly appreciated.
Science: Today we started our unit on Fossils! We watched an introductory video. There will be some hands on activities coming soon.
HW: None
Reading: We did not have reading today. There was a guest speaker from Kentucky Parks and Wildlife. He had a great presentation of pelts and bones. He discussed what mammals were and which ones lived in Kentucky.
HW: None
Math: We worked on division and then started working on word problems. It is coming along. Everyone could still use some practice in memorizing their multiplication facts.
HW: None
Writing: Today we wrote a letter to Mrs. Burton. Everyone told her about what they have been learning and what has been going on in their life. I know she will enjoy hearing from them. She misses them as much as they miss her.
HW: None
*We are starting Fossils and need some Plaster of Paris. If anyone could send some in it would be greatly appreciated.
Science: Today we started our unit on Fossils! We watched an introductory video. There will be some hands on activities coming soon.
HW: None
Reading: We did not have reading today. There was a guest speaker from Kentucky Parks and Wildlife. He had a great presentation of pelts and bones. He discussed what mammals were and which ones lived in Kentucky.
HW: None
Math: We worked on division and then started working on word problems. It is coming along. Everyone could still use some practice in memorizing their multiplication facts.
HW: None
Writing: Today we wrote a letter to Mrs. Burton. Everyone told her about what they have been learning and what has been going on in their life. I know she will enjoy hearing from them. She misses them as much as they miss her.
HW: None
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday
**I was sick yesterday and only stayed for half of the day, so sorry there was no post. The kids commented that I had to get a sub for the sub, they found that very amusing. I am feeling better today.
*Several students got BOO Grams today. This is a fun fundraiser from 5th grade.
*We are still working toward collecting the most items for the school food drive and also Box Tops, please keep sending those items in.
Science:
Today we took or test on Energy Transformation. I will grade those tonight and have them posted tomorrow.
HW: None
Reading:
Vocabulary words are -er and -est words:
smaller hotter closer fatter happiest
funniest larger sadder scarier smallest
closest fattest happier deeper funnier
deepest hottest largest saddest scariest
We worked on identifying the setting of a story. We then got in our literature groups and read more of our books.
HW: Use the second half of the words in sentences
Math:
Today we worked more on division. We did many problems as a whole group.
HW: Simple Division Worksheet to be signed
Writing:
Today we worked more on our Personal Narrative and then got in a little DEAR time and AR testing.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
*Several students got BOO Grams today. This is a fun fundraiser from 5th grade.
*We are still working toward collecting the most items for the school food drive and also Box Tops, please keep sending those items in.
Science:
Today we took or test on Energy Transformation. I will grade those tonight and have them posted tomorrow.
HW: None
Reading:
Vocabulary words are -er and -est words:
smaller hotter closer fatter happiest
funniest larger sadder scarier smallest
closest fattest happier deeper funnier
deepest hottest largest saddest scariest
We worked on identifying the setting of a story. We then got in our literature groups and read more of our books.
HW: Use the second half of the words in sentences
Math:
Today we worked more on division. We did many problems as a whole group.
HW: Simple Division Worksheet to be signed
Writing:
Today we worked more on our Personal Narrative and then got in a little DEAR time and AR testing.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Wednesday
FYI:
*This is Fall Break week! No school Thursday or Friday!! Have a wonderful and safe break!!!
*Picture Retakes will be on Monday, October 17.
Science:
Today we played a matching game on energy transformation elements. The class was put in groups and had to find the correct question and answer matches. They did an excellent job. The first group finished won a treat. We checked their answers as a whole group and everyone did very well.
*This is Fall Break week! No school Thursday or Friday!! Have a wonderful and safe break!!!
*Picture Retakes will be on Monday, October 17.
Science:
Today we played a matching game on energy transformation elements. The class was put in groups and had to find the correct question and answer matches. They did an excellent job. The first group finished won a treat. We checked their answers as a whole group and everyone did very well.
HW: None
Reading:
Today for reading we had a short reading comprehension quiz. We then split into our lit groups and read. Almost everyone is finished or finishing their first book and moving on. We will get new vocabulary words on Monday.
Reading:
Today for reading we had a short reading comprehension quiz. We then split into our lit groups and read. Almost everyone is finished or finishing their first book and moving on. We will get new vocabulary words on Monday.
HW: None
Math:
Today we worked more on division. We did many problems as a whole group. Then we split into small groups and continued working on them.
Today we worked more on division. We did many problems as a whole group. Then we split into small groups and continued working on them.
HW: None
Writing:
Today we worked more on our Personal Narrative. They are coming along very nicely. Some have even started on their final draft.
Today we worked more on our Personal Narrative. They are coming along very nicely. Some have even started on their final draft.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Tuesday
FYI:
*This is Fall Break week! We only have two days of class left! No school Thursday or Friday!!
*Picture Retakes will be on Monday, October 17.
Science:
Today we had guidance and did not have science.
Reading:
We had a great reading group. We talked about authors purpose as a whole group. Completed our running packet and spent a little more time in our Lit. groups. Two groups have tested and the others are working hard to finish their books.
Math:
Today we worked more on division. We did many problems as a whole group. They have sheet that was given after they finished the in class assignment. This sheet will be completed in class tomorrow, they can attempt the ones they are certain of tonight.
Writing:
Today we worked more on our Personal Narrative and then got in a little DEAR time and AR testing. No HW
Mrs. Brady
*This is Fall Break week! We only have two days of class left! No school Thursday or Friday!!
*Picture Retakes will be on Monday, October 17.
Science:
Today we had guidance and did not have science.
Reading:
We had a great reading group. We talked about authors purpose as a whole group. Completed our running packet and spent a little more time in our Lit. groups. Two groups have tested and the others are working hard to finish their books.
Math:
Today we worked more on division. We did many problems as a whole group. They have sheet that was given after they finished the in class assignment. This sheet will be completed in class tomorrow, they can attempt the ones they are certain of tonight.
Writing:
Today we worked more on our Personal Narrative and then got in a little DEAR time and AR testing. No HW
Mrs. Brady
Monday, October 10, 2011
Monday
Hope you had a wonderful weekend! What beautiful weather!!!
FYI:
*This is Fall Break week! We only have three days of class!
*Picture Retakes will be on Monday, October 17.
*We are having a school food drive. The class that donates the most items will win a reward.
*We are also collecting BoxTops. If you could send those in with your child we have a bag in the room to hold them.
Science:
Today we worked on food webs. We watched a video and took a short quiz after. They are doing really well with this area.
Reading:
We started a new book in whole group, Million Dollar Throw, by Mike Lupica. We also did a running worksheet. They were able to read 2 chapters in their lit. groups. Two groups finished their book and will be taking the AR quiz. They will start a new book tomorrow.
HW: answer their "after reading" question in their reading response journals if not finished in class
Math:
Today we worked more on division. We did many problems as a whole group. They have a sheet that needs to be signed. They have a multiplication sheet to be signed as HW.
Writing:
Today we worked more on our Personal Narrative and then got in a little DEAR time and AR testing. No HW
Mrs. Brady
FYI:
*This is Fall Break week! We only have three days of class!
*Picture Retakes will be on Monday, October 17.
*We are having a school food drive. The class that donates the most items will win a reward.
*We are also collecting BoxTops. If you could send those in with your child we have a bag in the room to hold them.
Science:
Today we worked on food webs. We watched a video and took a short quiz after. They are doing really well with this area.
Reading:
We started a new book in whole group, Million Dollar Throw, by Mike Lupica. We also did a running worksheet. They were able to read 2 chapters in their lit. groups. Two groups finished their book and will be taking the AR quiz. They will start a new book tomorrow.
HW: answer their "after reading" question in their reading response journals if not finished in class
Math:
Today we worked more on division. We did many problems as a whole group. They have a sheet that needs to be signed. They have a multiplication sheet to be signed as HW.
Writing:
Today we worked more on our Personal Narrative and then got in a little DEAR time and AR testing. No HW
Mrs. Brady
Friday, October 7, 2011
Friday
Good Afternoon!
We had a great Review Friday today!
Math Groups:
Today we worked in small math groups. Students rotated between working on 4 digit +/- with math tiles, dividing in a small group with me, and multiplication and working on multiplication with Mrs. Powell.
Reading:
We had DEAR time and are enjoying checking out books from my class library!
Science:
We did not get to science today!
Social Studies:
We watched a short video about the globe and properties of it. We took a short quiz about what we had learned, longitude, latitude, cardinal directions etc..
Tabby got some new pets and her mom was kind enough to bring them in and share them with us. Bertie and Buster were a great hit. I hope the guinea pigs recover from the visit.
The students attended an assembly during specials today. Ask them what they learned about tobacco and the dangers of smoking.
It has been a great week for me. I hope it had been for them as well. Have a good weekend, and don't forget that Fall Break is next week.
Mrs. Brady
We had a great Review Friday today!
Math Groups:
Today we worked in small math groups. Students rotated between working on 4 digit +/- with math tiles, dividing in a small group with me, and multiplication and working on multiplication with Mrs. Powell.
Reading:
We had DEAR time and are enjoying checking out books from my class library!
Science:
We did not get to science today!
Social Studies:
We watched a short video about the globe and properties of it. We took a short quiz about what we had learned, longitude, latitude, cardinal directions etc..
Tabby got some new pets and her mom was kind enough to bring them in and share them with us. Bertie and Buster were a great hit. I hope the guinea pigs recover from the visit.
The students attended an assembly during specials today. Ask them what they learned about tobacco and the dangers of smoking.
It has been a great week for me. I hope it had been for them as well. Have a good weekend, and don't forget that Fall Break is next week.
Mrs. Brady
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Thursday
Science:
Today we listened to a story and determined more harmful and beneficial effects that OUR actions cause the environment. No HW.
Reading:
We did not have reading as we attended a very interesting and educational assembly that involved LIVE snakes, lizards and other reptiles. The content was related to our science studies of food chains and webs. Ask your child about their favorite animal. Many touched a King Snake, NOT ME!!!!
HW: None
Math:
We started working on division today! We worked on grouping and regrouping as a way to solve a division problem.
HW: Multiplication worksheet to be signed by parents.
Writing:
Things were a little crazy this afternoon. They had a great time in art and some had work to catch up on. We DEAR today.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Today we listened to a story and determined more harmful and beneficial effects that OUR actions cause the environment. No HW.
Reading:
We did not have reading as we attended a very interesting and educational assembly that involved LIVE snakes, lizards and other reptiles. The content was related to our science studies of food chains and webs. Ask your child about their favorite animal. Many touched a King Snake, NOT ME!!!!
HW: None
Math:
We started working on division today! We worked on grouping and regrouping as a way to solve a division problem.
HW: Multiplication worksheet to be signed by parents.
Writing:
Things were a little crazy this afternoon. They had a great time in art and some had work to catch up on. We DEAR today.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Wednesday
Science:
Today we worked in our science journal and answered questions about harmful and beneficial effects certain actions cause the environment. No HW.
Reading:
We read a homonym story, played a homonym game and took our vocabulary test. They did really well with the game. I couldn't BE more proud of them even if I was a queen BEE.
HW: None
Math:
We worked on multiplying numbers two digit numbers. They really seem to be catching on. You can still practice the basic multiplication facts at home or even while driving in the car. We start division tomorrow!!!
HW: Multiplication worksheet to be signed by parents.
Writing:
We continued work on our personal narrative. Rough drafts are becoming less rough.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Today we worked in our science journal and answered questions about harmful and beneficial effects certain actions cause the environment. No HW.
Reading:
We read a homonym story, played a homonym game and took our vocabulary test. They did really well with the game. I couldn't BE more proud of them even if I was a queen BEE.
HW: None
Math:
We worked on multiplying numbers two digit numbers. They really seem to be catching on. You can still practice the basic multiplication facts at home or even while driving in the car. We start division tomorrow!!!
HW: Multiplication worksheet to be signed by parents.
Writing:
We continued work on our personal narrative. Rough drafts are becoming less rough.
HW: None
Mrs. Brady
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Tuesday
Science:
Today we watched a video about food chains and some environmental harmful and beneficial effects on the different parts of the chains. No HW.
Reading:
We paired up with a friend and read leveled readers about different athletes and then answered questions our journals. We will have a quiz tomorrow on the following words:
chili chilly
ate eight
write right
flower flour
cent sent scent
HW: Write 5 sentences using the last vocabulary words.
Math:
We worked on multiplying numbers two digit numbers. We practiced many problems in the class as a whole group and then worked on answering problems individually. Most fininshed the worksheet in class.
HW: Multiplication sheet.
Writing:
We continued our work on the personal narrative. We used our graphic organizer to help start our rough drafts. No HW.
Mrs. Brady
Today we watched a video about food chains and some environmental harmful and beneficial effects on the different parts of the chains. No HW.
Reading:
We paired up with a friend and read leveled readers about different athletes and then answered questions our journals. We will have a quiz tomorrow on the following words:
chili chilly
ate eight
write right
flower flour
cent sent scent
HW: Write 5 sentences using the last vocabulary words.
Math:
We worked on multiplying numbers two digit numbers. We practiced many problems in the class as a whole group and then worked on answering problems individually. Most fininshed the worksheet in class.
HW: Multiplication sheet.
Writing:
We continued our work on the personal narrative. We used our graphic organizer to help start our rough drafts. No HW.
Mrs. Brady
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