Monday

Math:
We took a pre-test for our new unit on multiples and factors.  We also played a game on different computation methods.

Reading:
We read about JFK's assassination.  Students read an article and worked on cause and effect as well as used the iPads and Freedom Flix to read more about it.

Writing:
Students used signal words and trial-and-error research for their procedural texts.

SS:
Students presented their culminating project on a choice region from the US.


Looking Ahead-
Tomorrow students will present their RtI projects and we will get to watch Mr. Popper's Penguins.  We will also have a quick KPrep Awards Ceremony for 4th and 5th grade students who scored Proficient and Distinguished on the KPrep last Spring.

Thursday

HW:
*Work on Math Study Guide (re-work problems) and practice multiplication problems and division problems (make up with numbers/use cards/use dice, etc.) for TEST TOMORROW
*Literacy Letter Journal
(parents, please read notes I make to then help your child get better at writing their letters!)

FYI:
We WILL be watching Mr. Popper's Penguins on Tuesday! Yay! Don't worry, we WILL be doing lots of work still on Tuesday! (I'm not that fun to have a 'free for all' day. HAHA)  Does anyone own the movie? I have found it on rent off Amazon.com just in case!

I have not received my PTA Homeroom Parent.  Would anyone like to volunteer? If not, would a group of parents like to 'be in charge' for our holiday parties?  Or, I can organize things if I could get some help with sending notes to parents, etc.  Please let me know if you'd like to help! THANK YOU!

Miss McKinney had a Solo Teaching day to get more prepared for her upcoming solo week. Please ask your child what behavior color they landed on (it should be written in planner, too!).

Wednesday

FYI:
No Wed. Folders Today - they will come home tomorrow!

HW:
Math - explain problem #1 to parent, have parent sign
**If parent does not have time to do this, please write a note and the child can explain to me in the AM

Reading - read 20 minutes, tell parents about the Sit-Ins and Ruby Bridges


**New Reading Learning Outcome for rest of week:
I can explain events and ideas in a historical text drawing on specific details.

Tuesday

HW
Science Study Guide - complete and have a parent sign AFTER they have gone over it with you
Read 20 minutes

Science Fair Experimental Design due TOMORROW

Mr. Popper's Penguins Permission Slip - please have back by tomorrow


Have a good night,

Monday

FYI:
There is a Permission Slip for a movie in the Red Folder...please sign either way by Wednesday!
Cashbook Fundraiser is coming home today - there is a slip that explains it.
Experimental Design for Science Fair is due Wednesday

Upcoming Tests:
Reading - Tues.
Math - Fri.
Science - Wed.

Learning Outcome:
Math: I can solve multi-step problems using a strategy with multiplication and division.
Literacy: I can determine plot, theme, character, setting, and summarize fiction texts. (We will begin a new unit with comprehension on Wednesday)
I can explain what a procedural text is.
Science: I can determine fast and slow changes.
SS: I can compare resources with the US Regions.

HW for Tonight:
 *SOME kids have a math slip with multiplication problems - it is written in their planner
Reading Study Guide packet - if you go over the answers with your child, please sign so they can receive extra credit.
Science Packet on Weathering & Erosion

Marathon Day 1 & 2

hi! I will not be blogging today or tomorrow.  I'm sorry for any inconvenience it will cause.

We have our next 2 days of Kagan Training from 3-6:30.  So, I will not be around my computer after school to answer emails, either. If we get breaks I will check my work email on my phone.  I know many of you email after the kids have gotten home so I apologize I won't be able to get back with you until about 7. 

I do get here at 6am each morning, so if I haven't emailed you back the night before, I will do so in the morning.

Thanks for understanding! :)

Tuesday

*I apologize for not writing the blog yesterday. I was out with my daughter!

So, today I will have a full Monday note!

FYI:
Science Fair Project Proposal is due WEDNESDAY
Needed items for Tuesday: oreos, colored marshmellows, toothpicks, m&m's, napkins   Please let me know if you're able to send any in!

FYI:
Upcoming Tests - NEXT WEEK
Tuesday - Reading
Wednesday - Science
Friday - SS assessment project

Learning Outcomes for the Week:
Math: I can solve multi-step word problems using trial and error, draw a picture, or make an organized list
Literacy:  I can distinguish between key details and irrelevant details.  I can summarize fiction texts.  I can read with good rate. I can write a complete sentence using subject and predicate.  I can use quotation marks in my writing.  I can use frequently confused words in my writing (too, to, two, there, their, they're, your, you're)
Science: I can explain fast changes to the earth's surface.
SS: I can compare resources from different regions of the US.

Wednesday

FYI:
*Wednesday Folders
*Wednesday Newsletters from kids in Red Folder
*we need packets of hot chocolate, please! We are having a classroom crawl to publish our pieces...similar to a coffee pub :)

HW:
Math Journal - kids have 1 of 2 things to complete -
1. explain MJ prompt to adult and how to answer the word problem
or
2. complete the MJ prompt

Read 20 minutes

Check out our You Tube site today for Erosion and Weathering chants! :)

Tuesday

*Whoops I forgot to write yesterday!!

FYI:
SCIENCE FAIR CONTRACT DUE WEDNESDAY (TOMORROW)
Friday - we are publishing on Friday with a fun activity! If you can send in some hot chocolate packets for our kids that would be great!!

Learning Objectives:
Math: I can solve multi-step problems using a strategy - make an organized list.
Literacy: I can determine between key details and irrelevant details. I can summarize a fiction text.
Science: I can explain why erosion is a slow change.
SS: I can explain the climate difference between US regions.

HW tonight:
2 problems on division in math ( in planner)
read 20 minutes
science fair contract -- just writing down what you've decided on