BRRR!
FYI:
*Please fill out and return ASAP the Early Release forms coming home today!
*Please return the Book Club permission forms by Thursday!
*We are still collecting cans this week! We WON last week as the school Hunger Hero!! We want to win both weeks!! :)
*In need of some items for Wed. if you can help - Borax Powder, green food coloring, silver glitter
*Class Spelling Bee is THIS Friday!
This week Ms. Wilham will be at another school observing and we have a student teacher from Veteran's Park here observing - Ms. Young. She's already said several nice things about our classroom and what our kids are learning in comparison! Woo Hoo! :)
Reading:
Today we worked on characteristics of plays and poetry. The kids played a fun 'room' game where they had to decide which characteristic went with which genre. They did great! We also got into smaller groups and read a prose and play and decided on the similarities and differences! Lastly, we received and worked on new vocab and read in our Lit. Groups.
No HW
Writing:
We worked on figurative language more and learned about puns. The kids thought these were hilarious! Students wrote their own puns, too!
No HW
Math:
Challenge Group: students worked on order of operations review and worked on division
Reg. Group: students worked on different levels of division. Some students are still having a hard time with this and THAT IS OKAY! Division can be tough! But we will keep working on this skill! Some students were ready to move on to 3 and 4 digit division with a single divisor! yay!
HW: individualized HW for each student
SS:
Today we talked about local government. Students participated in a fun activity where they had to decide if certain names and things were local, state, or federal government. It was a big eye opener for the kids!! We will work on this more tomorrow!
No HW
**All the 4th Grade Teachers will be out tomorrow! We will be working on creating more units that are TOUGH :) for our kiddos and reaching their highest potential while teaching them! I will have Mrs. Yeary for my sub. If you have any transportation issues, please send that to the office! Thanks! There will also not be a blog post tomorrow! Please refer to your child's planner!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Thursday
Good Afternoon! It was SO good to be back in front of the classroom today! I've missed them! We had a wonderful day together and the kids were just great! :)
*FYI:
*I'm starting a Book Club!! :) There is a letter in the kid's folder about it! Let me know if you have any questions.
*Food Cans - bring them in! We've collected so many!!
Reading:
Today we focused on play characteristics. We read a play together as a whole class and really worked on each portion and each characteristic. Then we answered questions about the play, again, going through each answer and deciding why it was wrong or right. Next, the kids worked in small groups on a poetry/play quiz. They did soo well!! I was very impressed with their knowledge of the characteristics and terms. This stuff is tough! :) Lastly, we worked in our Lit. Groups and worked on fluency and expression of words.
No HW
Writing:
Today we worked mainly on the different figurative language terms we've been learning in the poetry/play unit. The kids know these terms but this time we took them out of their reading context to really tell what each word meant. We also did a sticker game with different figurative language. It was so fun! Ask your child about what they had on their sticker!!
No HW
Math:
Part of the class worked more on double digit multiplication. Some kids worked more on this with Ms. Wilham in a small group. The other group of kids who passed their quiz worked on division with me. Division is very difficult for new learners but the kids are really working hard and they are sticking with it with lots of positive praise!! We will continue both these skills next week.
Challenge Group: Using a calculator to correctly solve equations
HW: students have one of 3 pieces of HW:
1 - a multiplication problem
2- 2 division problems
3- workbook page with calculator usage
SS:
We discussed what would make a good class president. Presidential hopefuls wrote me a persuasive letter. I will be choosing the students to become our presidential candidates. The rest of the students worked on their Town Hall Debate questions.
No HW
*FYI:
*I'm starting a Book Club!! :) There is a letter in the kid's folder about it! Let me know if you have any questions.
*Food Cans - bring them in! We've collected so many!!
Reading:
Today we focused on play characteristics. We read a play together as a whole class and really worked on each portion and each characteristic. Then we answered questions about the play, again, going through each answer and deciding why it was wrong or right. Next, the kids worked in small groups on a poetry/play quiz. They did soo well!! I was very impressed with their knowledge of the characteristics and terms. This stuff is tough! :) Lastly, we worked in our Lit. Groups and worked on fluency and expression of words.
No HW
Writing:
Today we worked mainly on the different figurative language terms we've been learning in the poetry/play unit. The kids know these terms but this time we took them out of their reading context to really tell what each word meant. We also did a sticker game with different figurative language. It was so fun! Ask your child about what they had on their sticker!!
No HW
Math:
Part of the class worked more on double digit multiplication. Some kids worked more on this with Ms. Wilham in a small group. The other group of kids who passed their quiz worked on division with me. Division is very difficult for new learners but the kids are really working hard and they are sticking with it with lots of positive praise!! We will continue both these skills next week.
Challenge Group: Using a calculator to correctly solve equations
HW: students have one of 3 pieces of HW:
1 - a multiplication problem
2- 2 division problems
3- workbook page with calculator usage
SS:
We discussed what would make a good class president. Presidential hopefuls wrote me a persuasive letter. I will be choosing the students to become our presidential candidates. The rest of the students worked on their Town Hall Debate questions.
No HW
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Happy Wednesday!
I hope you are all having a wonderful week! It has been such a fun experience, teaching your students during the last week!
This week in reading, we worked on problem and solution in our plays, and how they relate to the plot, as well as theme. Today, students performed their plays for their classmates. They did a fabulous job!!!
In writing this week, we have been working more on poetry. Monday, we worked on using strong verbs in place of weaker ones to really aid in our imagery while writing poems. Today we did a review of different literary devices we have learned about in the last couple of weeks. For students who did not finish this review, it is homework.
In math, we are now working on division. This week, we have been working through problems using the regrouping method. Students received a handout with five problems in class today. Those problems are due to me tomorrow for those who did not finish in class.
Adv. Group- This group has been working on multiplication and division word problems, both solving and writing their own. This has helped them to think more critically about the wording of a problem, as well as choosing the most helpful method to use in solving these problems.
In social studies we have been learning about polls, surveys, and the importance of voting. Today we conducted our own elections, giving students a chance to vote for the candidate they would like to become President.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to teach you students! This past couple of weeks of teaching every day has been so much fun and I have learned a ton! I am looking forward to another couple of months teaching and working with your child!
=) Ms. Wilham
This week in reading, we worked on problem and solution in our plays, and how they relate to the plot, as well as theme. Today, students performed their plays for their classmates. They did a fabulous job!!!
In writing this week, we have been working more on poetry. Monday, we worked on using strong verbs in place of weaker ones to really aid in our imagery while writing poems. Today we did a review of different literary devices we have learned about in the last couple of weeks. For students who did not finish this review, it is homework.
In math, we are now working on division. This week, we have been working through problems using the regrouping method. Students received a handout with five problems in class today. Those problems are due to me tomorrow for those who did not finish in class.
Adv. Group- This group has been working on multiplication and division word problems, both solving and writing their own. This has helped them to think more critically about the wording of a problem, as well as choosing the most helpful method to use in solving these problems.
In social studies we have been learning about polls, surveys, and the importance of voting. Today we conducted our own elections, giving students a chance to vote for the candidate they would like to become President.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to teach you students! This past couple of weeks of teaching every day has been so much fun and I have learned a ton! I am looking forward to another couple of months teaching and working with your child!
=) Ms. Wilham
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Fri/Monday
Hi Parents! I was out on Friday and will be out on Monday as well. I've been stuck in bed the entire time with the stomach flu. :( Man, I sure pray none of the kids get this! yuck. I am hoping to return on Tuesday. I think Mrs. Yeary will be my substitute and Ms. Wilham (student teacher) will continue her solo week teaching days Monday and Wednesday.
If we had a conference scheduled Monday, your child will be calling you to let you know it's been cancelled. I'm sorry as I know most of you plan off work for these. I did not bring home my schedule so, again, the kids will be calling in the morning.
Thanks,
Friday, October 19, 2012
Happy Friday!
Happy Friday!
This has been a wonderful week, full of learning for both your students and myself. Be sure to check for glow bracelets today. All student who were on outstanding each day this week received a glow bracelet for being a bright student. For those who did not get one today, there is still hope! Students who did not receive one today, but reach outstanding on Monday and Wednesday (We will be on a field trip on Tuesday) will be able to get a glow bracelet Wednesday afternoon.
We started out our morning with Math Centers. Students worked on geometric skills, multiplication skills, using a calculator, and finding the factors of numbers at the different centers. We also read some current event articles, learning about a new Mammoth discovery, underwater sculptures being made to offer new habitats for marine life, and air in a can. Students were very engaged in these articles, and had many questions.
As a science review, students created food webs or food chains, identifying the primary energy source, producers, consumers, and decomposers on their papers. We ended the day with guidance, where they performed short skits for their peers, showing how to correctly deal with different bully situations, and book buddies.
Overall, it was a wonderful day. I can't wait to see all of their smiling faces back here on Monday.
Have a wonderful week!
Ms. Wilham
This has been a wonderful week, full of learning for both your students and myself. Be sure to check for glow bracelets today. All student who were on outstanding each day this week received a glow bracelet for being a bright student. For those who did not get one today, there is still hope! Students who did not receive one today, but reach outstanding on Monday and Wednesday (We will be on a field trip on Tuesday) will be able to get a glow bracelet Wednesday afternoon.
We started out our morning with Math Centers. Students worked on geometric skills, multiplication skills, using a calculator, and finding the factors of numbers at the different centers. We also read some current event articles, learning about a new Mammoth discovery, underwater sculptures being made to offer new habitats for marine life, and air in a can. Students were very engaged in these articles, and had many questions.
As a science review, students created food webs or food chains, identifying the primary energy source, producers, consumers, and decomposers on their papers. We ended the day with guidance, where they performed short skits for their peers, showing how to correctly deal with different bully situations, and book buddies.
Overall, it was a wonderful day. I can't wait to see all of their smiling faces back here on Monday.
Have a wonderful week!
Ms. Wilham
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Thursday
FYI:
*We are collecting cans!!!!!!!
*Chik-Fil-A PTA night!!!! TONIGHT! (I won't make it this time :( )
Happy Thursday! Be sure to ask if your student got a bracelet today. Students who got to Outstanding on the behavior chart received a bracelet. Each student who has been on Outstanding all week will receive a special bracelet tomorrow.
Please remind students that their vocabulary quiz is tomorrow. Also, if you get a chance, tonight is spirit night at Chick-Fil-A. Hope to see you there!
Reading- To practice vocab, students played headbands today with notecards they prepared yesterday during class. In reading today, we learned about plot, and how to make a story-plot map using their plays. Yesterday, using these same plays, students learned about setting and sets in plays, identifying the setting of their play and designing a set for it.
Writing- Yesterday in writing, students used sensory details to write a poem about the season they had drawn on Tuesday. Today, we learned about Alliteration, as well as assonance, and wrote three verses in their writer's notebooks using alliteration.
Math- We introduced regrouping in division today, as well as took a quick multiplication facts assessment to see what facts students still need to work on. We will be working more on division in the next couple of weeks, as well as retouching on multiplication of two digit numbers for students who need a little more practice.
Challenge group- They practiced multiplication and division, identifying the steps as they solved the problems, as well as any strategies they used to help them.
Social Studies- To help get to know our Presidential candidates a little more, the last couple of days we have been comparing Barack Obama to Mitt Romney, learning about some of their views.
*We are collecting cans!!!!!!!
*Chik-Fil-A PTA night!!!! TONIGHT! (I won't make it this time :( )
Happy Thursday! Be sure to ask if your student got a bracelet today. Students who got to Outstanding on the behavior chart received a bracelet. Each student who has been on Outstanding all week will receive a special bracelet tomorrow.
Please remind students that their vocabulary quiz is tomorrow. Also, if you get a chance, tonight is spirit night at Chick-Fil-A. Hope to see you there!
Reading- To practice vocab, students played headbands today with notecards they prepared yesterday during class. In reading today, we learned about plot, and how to make a story-plot map using their plays. Yesterday, using these same plays, students learned about setting and sets in plays, identifying the setting of their play and designing a set for it.
Writing- Yesterday in writing, students used sensory details to write a poem about the season they had drawn on Tuesday. Today, we learned about Alliteration, as well as assonance, and wrote three verses in their writer's notebooks using alliteration.
Math- We introduced regrouping in division today, as well as took a quick multiplication facts assessment to see what facts students still need to work on. We will be working more on division in the next couple of weeks, as well as retouching on multiplication of two digit numbers for students who need a little more practice.
Challenge group- They practiced multiplication and division, identifying the steps as they solved the problems, as well as any strategies they used to help them.
Social Studies- To help get to know our Presidential candidates a little more, the last couple of days we have been comparing Barack Obama to Mitt Romney, learning about some of their views.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Tuesday!
Hope you all had a fabulous Fall break!!!!
Ms. Wilham began her Solo Week this week. She will be teaching all day until next Wed.
FYI:
*Hunger Hero's:
Beginning Thursday, October 18th-Friday, November 2nd, please bring in cans of food or boxed food to donate to help with our Thanksgiving food drive “Kids Helping Kids” here at Garden Springs. All food donations go to God’s Pantry!
**For every multiple of 3 items (3, 6, 9, etc.) a child brings in gets them a lunch date in the classroom with a friend!!!!
*Parent Meeting Tonight at 6:00 about SCIENCE FAIR
*Field Trip Permission Slips need to be turned in THIS week!! Is anyone available to come along? If so, please email me and let me know!!
*I need some help with making activities! If you are able to help at home please email me and I will send supplies and directions home with your child! Thank you!
***********************************************************
Ms. Wilham -
Reading: Today we began our unit on plays. Today's focus was on character. Students learned about the different types of characters they might encounter in a play, such as main characters, secondary characters, and background characters, and also learned what character traits are. We have four different small groups, each reading a different play this week. Students did a wonderful job reading their scripts today, acting out their roles and using great examples of voice while reading their lines.
Vocab: Students played Vocab Battleship or made notecards to practice memorizing their words. Their homework is listed under Monday on the vocab slip Mrs. Burton handed out last week with their assignments. The wordly wise group is to complete section C for homework. The antonyms group is to complete pg. 3 for homework. The SAT group does not have any vocabulary homework tonight.
Writing: Today in writing we learned about sensory details in poetry, and practiced using them, describing the different seasons using each of the five senses. Tomorrow, students will use their work from today to write a poem on the season they chose, using sensory details in their poem.
Math: Today we continued working on multiplication of double digit numbers. Students had time to practice as a whole group, individually, in pairs, and with me in smaller groups. For homework, they are to work through three problems they have circled on their handout, showing each step.
Challenge Group- This group finished their packets from last week, then did a math journal explaining why zeroes take place value in double digit multiplication problems.
SS: Today in Social Studies, we learned about the two main political parties and little bit of background on each. Students filled in a graphic organizer comparing and contrasting the Democratic and Republican parties, then wrote which party they think they may fall under, after reading about the two of them, and why they think this.
I had such a wonderful day teaching your children and cannot wait for the rest of the week, as well as the rest of the semester! Thank you so much for the opportunity to work with and learn from your child this fall! Have a wonderful evening!
Ms. Wilham began her Solo Week this week. She will be teaching all day until next Wed.
FYI:
*Hunger Hero's:
Let’s be hunger heroes at Garden Springs by
getting started with our annual Thanksgiving food drive!
October 18th-November 2ndBeginning Thursday, October 18th-Friday, November 2nd, please bring in cans of food or boxed food to donate to help with our Thanksgiving food drive “Kids Helping Kids” here at Garden Springs. All food donations go to God’s Pantry!
Types of
food to donate…
Instant Mashed Potatoes Dressing
Mix
Gravy Mix Corn
Muffin Mix
Dessert Canned
Yams
Cranberry Sauce Canned
Fruit
Macaroni and Cheese Canned
Vegetables
(or any other appropriate canned or boxed food item!)**For every multiple of 3 items (3, 6, 9, etc.) a child brings in gets them a lunch date in the classroom with a friend!!!!
*Parent Meeting Tonight at 6:00 about SCIENCE FAIR
*Field Trip Permission Slips need to be turned in THIS week!! Is anyone available to come along? If so, please email me and let me know!!
*I need some help with making activities! If you are able to help at home please email me and I will send supplies and directions home with your child! Thank you!
***********************************************************
Ms. Wilham -
Reading: Today we began our unit on plays. Today's focus was on character. Students learned about the different types of characters they might encounter in a play, such as main characters, secondary characters, and background characters, and also learned what character traits are. We have four different small groups, each reading a different play this week. Students did a wonderful job reading their scripts today, acting out their roles and using great examples of voice while reading their lines.
Vocab: Students played Vocab Battleship or made notecards to practice memorizing their words. Their homework is listed under Monday on the vocab slip Mrs. Burton handed out last week with their assignments. The wordly wise group is to complete section C for homework. The antonyms group is to complete pg. 3 for homework. The SAT group does not have any vocabulary homework tonight.
Writing: Today in writing we learned about sensory details in poetry, and practiced using them, describing the different seasons using each of the five senses. Tomorrow, students will use their work from today to write a poem on the season they chose, using sensory details in their poem.
Math: Today we continued working on multiplication of double digit numbers. Students had time to practice as a whole group, individually, in pairs, and with me in smaller groups. For homework, they are to work through three problems they have circled on their handout, showing each step.
Challenge Group- This group finished their packets from last week, then did a math journal explaining why zeroes take place value in double digit multiplication problems.
SS: Today in Social Studies, we learned about the two main political parties and little bit of background on each. Students filled in a graphic organizer comparing and contrasting the Democratic and Republican parties, then wrote which party they think they may fall under, after reading about the two of them, and why they think this.
I had such a wonderful day teaching your children and cannot wait for the rest of the week, as well as the rest of the semester! Thank you so much for the opportunity to work with and learn from your child this fall! Have a wonderful evening!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Thursday (Fake Friday!)
FYI:
*Science Fair Parent Meeting - Tuesday at 6:00 in cafeteria
*No school Friday or Monday
Reading:
We continued with - I can write a prose explaining a poem. WOW! This poem was SO difficult! But, the kids kept up and did a wonderful job! The kids worked in small groups and each had a teacher leading the group.
Students also worked on their vocab. words with a logographic cue card
NO HW! Enjoy family time at home!!
Writing:
Students finished up working on their I Am poems (self portrait) using similes and metaphors correctly. They are looking really good!
No HW! Enjoy family time at home!!
Math:
Challenge Group: students continued to work on multiplication and division rules, NO HW
Students worked on double digit multiplication. We need lots of work on this! :) So, we will be continuing it this next week as well! **Ask your child to show you the chant I showed them to remember! :)**
No HW! Enjoy family time at home!!
This afternoon we took a break from science/ss and worked on spelling bee words and multiplication. Students held a practice Spelling Bee. Our class winners were Malak and Lukas! :)
Students got to use their "Pop-A-Tops" today for multiplication. Ask your child if he/she got to have a 'pop' or not!! :) They should be studying these at home nightly! - they are the bottle caps
Have a wonderful few days off from school and reading the blog! :) My little family is off to try out the Zoo and just spend some time together with our new 1 year old!!! :)
Mrs. Burton
*Science Fair Parent Meeting - Tuesday at 6:00 in cafeteria
*No school Friday or Monday
Reading:
We continued with - I can write a prose explaining a poem. WOW! This poem was SO difficult! But, the kids kept up and did a wonderful job! The kids worked in small groups and each had a teacher leading the group.
Students also worked on their vocab. words with a logographic cue card
NO HW! Enjoy family time at home!!
Writing:
Students finished up working on their I Am poems (self portrait) using similes and metaphors correctly. They are looking really good!
No HW! Enjoy family time at home!!
Math:
Challenge Group: students continued to work on multiplication and division rules, NO HW
Students worked on double digit multiplication. We need lots of work on this! :) So, we will be continuing it this next week as well! **Ask your child to show you the chant I showed them to remember! :)**
No HW! Enjoy family time at home!!
This afternoon we took a break from science/ss and worked on spelling bee words and multiplication. Students held a practice Spelling Bee. Our class winners were Malak and Lukas! :)
Students got to use their "Pop-A-Tops" today for multiplication. Ask your child if he/she got to have a 'pop' or not!! :) They should be studying these at home nightly! - they are the bottle caps
Have a wonderful few days off from school and reading the blog! :) My little family is off to try out the Zoo and just spend some time together with our new 1 year old!!! :)
Mrs. Burton
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Wednesday
FYI:
*Wednesday Folders
*Please turn in Field Trip Permission Forms! We need 2 volunteers, please!
*Science Fair Parent Meeting this TUESDAY in the cafeteria - 6:00
*No School for Fall Break: Friday/Monday
*Spelling Bee information coming home TODAY in Wed. Folders!!!
Reading:
I can use structural elements in a poem and write a prose for reluctant readers.
We used the poem "Casey at the Bat". We began doing a prose all together and the students had wonderful examples!
We also worked on our individualized vocab. groups. We did not get to Lit. groups today!
HW: complete Casey At The Bat if not in class, complete vocab. assignment (check the tab that says vocab. for their weekly assignments)
Writing:
Ms. Wilham worked with the kids on more figurative language found in poetry. Students worked on creating their own poems using imagery and personification.
HW: complete poem if not in class
Math:
We did not have math time due to our Technology Time today. During TT we completed a Poetry WebQuest on Figurative Language.
No HW
SS:
Students created a new law to pass and then made the steps a bill takes to become a law in a game board fashion.
No HW
*Wednesday Folders
*Please turn in Field Trip Permission Forms! We need 2 volunteers, please!
*Science Fair Parent Meeting this TUESDAY in the cafeteria - 6:00
*No School for Fall Break: Friday/Monday
*Spelling Bee information coming home TODAY in Wed. Folders!!!
Reading:
I can use structural elements in a poem and write a prose for reluctant readers.
We used the poem "Casey at the Bat". We began doing a prose all together and the students had wonderful examples!
We also worked on our individualized vocab. groups. We did not get to Lit. groups today!
HW: complete Casey At The Bat if not in class, complete vocab. assignment (check the tab that says vocab. for their weekly assignments)
Writing:
Ms. Wilham worked with the kids on more figurative language found in poetry. Students worked on creating their own poems using imagery and personification.
HW: complete poem if not in class
Math:
We did not have math time due to our Technology Time today. During TT we completed a Poetry WebQuest on Figurative Language.
No HW
SS:
Students created a new law to pass and then made the steps a bill takes to become a law in a game board fashion.
No HW
Tuesday
FYI:
*Please turn in the Field Trip Permission Slips for Oct. 23rd! I'd love to have 2 volunteers come along! You will be responsible for driving yourself to the trip as well as be in charge of a group of 5 students. Please email me if you'd like to attend with us!
Solo day for Ms. Wilham-
HW: none
*Please turn in the Field Trip Permission Slips for Oct. 23rd! I'd love to have 2 volunteers come along! You will be responsible for driving yourself to the trip as well as be in charge of a group of 5 students. Please email me if you'd like to attend with us!
Solo day for Ms. Wilham-
HW: none
Monday, October 8, 2012
Monday
FYI:
*No School Friday/Monday for Fall Break
*Conferences will begin this week - may take longer to get back to you on emails since conferences will be during planning period
*Literacy Letter's due TOMORROW!
Showing HW only today:
Reading:
New vocab. packets were given today - some have HW to finished first page
Math:
individualized HW based on today's practice work
Have a good night,
Mrs. Burton
*No School Friday/Monday for Fall Break
*Conferences will begin this week - may take longer to get back to you on emails since conferences will be during planning period
*Literacy Letter's due TOMORROW!
Showing HW only today:
Reading:
New vocab. packets were given today - some have HW to finished first page
Math:
individualized HW based on today's practice work
Have a good night,
Mrs. Burton
Friday, October 5, 2012
Review Friday!
What a fun day!
This morning we started out with an activity for a review science activity. Students read an article on the life cycle of a pumpkin and then they had to create the life cycle in pictures and explain using the science terms the life cycle! Once they were finished, they received a baby pumpkin to actually re-plant the pumpkin seed in the pumpkin to grow! Here are some pictures from our activity:
Thanks to the sweet parents who tackled the pumpkin carving with me today!!!!!
Next, we read 3 current events articles and wrote responses for our Twitter board. We read about the presidential debate, a new kid's movie coming out, and the Chicago Teacher's Strike.
We also took our vocab. tests today. Grades should be posted next week! *If you can't access Infinite Campus, please contact me to get you a password!
Students worked in small math groups as well. They were not the centers we usually do on Fridays, but they were more on what the child has missed over the week or something they need more practice in. Students were working on a variety of skills including multiplication, division, rounding, multiples, factors, and addition/subtraction.
Next students learned about the harmful uses of tobacco during health today with Mrs. Embry!
Lastly, we enjoyed our PAW party/Chik-Fil-A reward party this afternoon! It was great and we are now well on our way to another party with 35 PAWS!
FYI:
Literacy Letters due TUESDAY
Fall Break is NEXT Friday/Monday!!
As if our room could be any more Arctic.... Mr. Brehm announced our heating/cooling system will be out next week...so PLEASE dress your kids in snow suits!! :) Or just warm clothes! Thanks!
This morning we started out with an activity for a review science activity. Students read an article on the life cycle of a pumpkin and then they had to create the life cycle in pictures and explain using the science terms the life cycle! Once they were finished, they received a baby pumpkin to actually re-plant the pumpkin seed in the pumpkin to grow! Here are some pictures from our activity:
Thanks to the sweet parents who tackled the pumpkin carving with me today!!!!!
Next, we read 3 current events articles and wrote responses for our Twitter board. We read about the presidential debate, a new kid's movie coming out, and the Chicago Teacher's Strike.
We also took our vocab. tests today. Grades should be posted next week! *If you can't access Infinite Campus, please contact me to get you a password!
Students worked in small math groups as well. They were not the centers we usually do on Fridays, but they were more on what the child has missed over the week or something they need more practice in. Students were working on a variety of skills including multiplication, division, rounding, multiples, factors, and addition/subtraction.
Next students learned about the harmful uses of tobacco during health today with Mrs. Embry!
Lastly, we enjoyed our PAW party/Chik-Fil-A reward party this afternoon! It was great and we are now well on our way to another party with 35 PAWS!
FYI:
Literacy Letters due TUESDAY
Fall Break is NEXT Friday/Monday!!
As if our room could be any more Arctic.... Mr. Brehm announced our heating/cooling system will be out next week...so PLEASE dress your kids in snow suits!! :) Or just warm clothes! Thanks!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Thursday
FYI:
*Our Chik Fil A/PAW party is tomorrow! If you can, we'd love some drinks for the kids! Also - PJ day for the kids!
*Anyone able to help cut pumpkins tomorrow morning around 8:15??? Please email me if so!
Reading:
We continued working on poems. Students found that poetry has a setting, theme, and sometimes a problem/solution. Students worked on some really fun poems and a few difficult poems, too! They did a great job remembering and using their poetry characteristics terms while talking about the poems. Students also had 20 minutes of word study with their vocab. words - test tomorrow! Lastly, kids worked on lit. circle readings while I pulled fluency and comprehension checks.
HW: study for vocab. test tomorrow!!!
Writing:
Ms. Wilham continued with similes and added metaphors. Kids made similes to model after themselves! They were really cute. Students will be assessed on this Monday.
No HW
Math:
Today we worked more on 4 digit multiplication and adding in the 'why's' to the multiplication order. Students rotated between meeting with me, Ms. Wilham, and working on a game called Roll & Multiply! You can play with your child if you have a dice at home!! Ask your kid!
Challenge group: we worked a little more on order of operations and then we worked on estimating answers with multiplication
HW: leveled multiplication sheets
Challenge group - no HW
SS:
Students worked on finding the differences/similarities on the senate and house of representatives through reading an article and making a venn diagram with a small group.
No HW
Have a good night!!
*Our Chik Fil A/PAW party is tomorrow! If you can, we'd love some drinks for the kids! Also - PJ day for the kids!
*Anyone able to help cut pumpkins tomorrow morning around 8:15??? Please email me if so!
Reading:
We continued working on poems. Students found that poetry has a setting, theme, and sometimes a problem/solution. Students worked on some really fun poems and a few difficult poems, too! They did a great job remembering and using their poetry characteristics terms while talking about the poems. Students also had 20 minutes of word study with their vocab. words - test tomorrow! Lastly, kids worked on lit. circle readings while I pulled fluency and comprehension checks.
HW: study for vocab. test tomorrow!!!
Writing:
Ms. Wilham continued with similes and added metaphors. Kids made similes to model after themselves! They were really cute. Students will be assessed on this Monday.
No HW
Math:
Today we worked more on 4 digit multiplication and adding in the 'why's' to the multiplication order. Students rotated between meeting with me, Ms. Wilham, and working on a game called Roll & Multiply! You can play with your child if you have a dice at home!! Ask your kid!
Challenge group: we worked a little more on order of operations and then we worked on estimating answers with multiplication
HW: leveled multiplication sheets
Challenge group - no HW
SS:
Students worked on finding the differences/similarities on the senate and house of representatives through reading an article and making a venn diagram with a small group.
No HW
Have a good night!!
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Wednesday
FYI:
*A MAP envelope is coming home to you today. It is from Ms. Downs. I will be going over the MAP information at our upcoming conferences. If by chance your child did not bring back home the slip with your time on it, please email you and I will let you know!
*I need help! :) I would love 2 volunteers on Friday around 8:15 for maybe 30 minutes to help cut open small pumpkins for the kids! I obviously do not want them using the knife, but I want the kids to see the process since it will be in a science learning activity! Just email me if you are available!
*We'd love drinks for our PAW party for this coming Friday! Thanks!
PTA Wellness Walk-A-Thon!
Today was great! The kids and I had a wonderful time through all the stations! Thank you all!! It was very informational and fun! We completed this from 12-2 today! So, no SS or science.
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Morning:
Our morning time was routine like normal.
Reading:
We continued with our new unit on poetry. The kids are really loving this as am I. They are remembering so well! We discussed different characteristics of poems today and practiced some of the terms on different poems. Students also worked on their reading response journals from Lit. Groups. I needed to model what I was expecting for answers in those journals to make sure everyone was giving their best. Hopefully it helped! Vocab. groups also worked on sentences using the words correctly.
HW: vocab-
SAT: spelling the words
Ant.: writing words in sentences
WW: writing words in sentences
Writing:
Ms. Wilham taught today on similes. Students learned why the use of those are important to poetry and they even tried their hand at writing a few in a poem form.
No HW
Math:
We began working on multiplication. Students uses manipulatives to show how multiplication can be shown in groups, arrays, and in word form. I was actually surprised at how many students were unable to do this task - so we spent more time on it than anticipating. We also worked with products and finding the factors. Lastly, students worked on 4 digit x 1 digit multiplication.
Challenge Group: Students worked on Order of Operations. They also took their quiz on this. If your child did not score perfectly, we went over it this afternoon and I let he/she correct it.
HW: 2 problems with thousands place multiplication, challenge group- 5th grade place value HW in workbook
We finished the afternoon writing in our writer's notebooks about what it means to be healthy. Kids had SO many ways to include after the centers were over!
Have a wonderful night!
*A MAP envelope is coming home to you today. It is from Ms. Downs. I will be going over the MAP information at our upcoming conferences. If by chance your child did not bring back home the slip with your time on it, please email you and I will let you know!
*I need help! :) I would love 2 volunteers on Friday around 8:15 for maybe 30 minutes to help cut open small pumpkins for the kids! I obviously do not want them using the knife, but I want the kids to see the process since it will be in a science learning activity! Just email me if you are available!
*We'd love drinks for our PAW party for this coming Friday! Thanks!
PTA Wellness Walk-A-Thon!
Today was great! The kids and I had a wonderful time through all the stations! Thank you all!! It was very informational and fun! We completed this from 12-2 today! So, no SS or science.
****************
Morning:
Our morning time was routine like normal.
Reading:
We continued with our new unit on poetry. The kids are really loving this as am I. They are remembering so well! We discussed different characteristics of poems today and practiced some of the terms on different poems. Students also worked on their reading response journals from Lit. Groups. I needed to model what I was expecting for answers in those journals to make sure everyone was giving their best. Hopefully it helped! Vocab. groups also worked on sentences using the words correctly.
HW: vocab-
SAT: spelling the words
Ant.: writing words in sentences
WW: writing words in sentences
Writing:
Ms. Wilham taught today on similes. Students learned why the use of those are important to poetry and they even tried their hand at writing a few in a poem form.
No HW
Math:
We began working on multiplication. Students uses manipulatives to show how multiplication can be shown in groups, arrays, and in word form. I was actually surprised at how many students were unable to do this task - so we spent more time on it than anticipating. We also worked with products and finding the factors. Lastly, students worked on 4 digit x 1 digit multiplication.
Challenge Group: Students worked on Order of Operations. They also took their quiz on this. If your child did not score perfectly, we went over it this afternoon and I let he/she correct it.
HW: 2 problems with thousands place multiplication, challenge group- 5th grade place value HW in workbook
We finished the afternoon writing in our writer's notebooks about what it means to be healthy. Kids had SO many ways to include after the centers were over!
Have a wonderful night!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
FYI:
From the PTA about our Fitness Day TOMORROW!
From the PTA about our Fitness Day TOMORROW!
The on-line donation form is "live".
Head on over to http://gardenspringspta.wordpress.com/garden-springs-into-health-walk-fundraiser/
to make a donation in support of your kiddos for the 1st (we hope annual)
Garden "Springs" into Health Fundraiser.
We have only raised $1390- our goal is $18,000. Help make this the only fundraiser for GSE PTA this year. We heard your voice loud and clear that you didn't want your kids to sell stuff so please donate now. Show your school pride and wear a GSE t-shirt or red, white and blue Weds. for Garden "Springs" into Health Fundraiser.
We have only raised $1390- our goal is $18,000. Help make this the only fundraiser for GSE PTA this year. We heard your voice loud and clear that you didn't want your kids to sell stuff so please donate now. Show your school pride and wear a GSE t-shirt or red, white and blue Weds. for Garden "Springs" into Health Fundraiser.
Kids Need to Wear Tomorrow: tennis shoes, GSE shirt or red/white/or blue shirt, bring a towel to eat on, pack lunch
**HW:
Vocab - kids have what they need written in their planners!
Vocab - kids have what they need written in their planners!
**If you are able to send in mini cokes or 2-liters for the Chik Fil A/PAW party on Friday that would be great!! Thanks!!!!!
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