Today students watched Santa Claus 3:The Escape Claus .
We had a spelling test.
In math students did holiday word problems.
We had a extra in-door recess.
Students gave Mr. Irwin and Mrs. Zamir Christmas gifts and Mr. Irwin and Mrs. Zamir also gave us Christmas treats.
Merry Christmas to all.
Written By:
Adriann K. and Zoe K.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Civil War Quiz
Today our students worked with Mrs. Zitzke's students as we did a quiz on the Civil War. The students shared iPads and took the quiz using eclicker. Room 318 was responsible for developing the questions on the quiz. The students had a fun time trying to answer the questions.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Thank you
Room 318 wants to give a special thanks to Mrs. Galewski for sharing letters from a great-great grandfather who served for the Union during the Civil War. She came in and discussed the letters and some of her family's history. The students really appreciated seeing and hearing the wonderful information.
Monday, December 17, 2012
12/17 News
In math, students used strings and rulers to measure different distances between cities on a map.
Students practiced a fire drill this afternoon. We have to make sure we set an example for younger students by walking silently and in a straight line.
In art, we made shrinky dinks.
Students were able to do an achieve article in the class. We have more students who are reaching the goal of 75% on the activities. Keep up the good work.
We reviewed our safety procedures during our community circle this morning.
Students practiced a fire drill this afternoon. We have to make sure we set an example for younger students by walking silently and in a straight line.
In art, we made shrinky dinks.
Students were able to do an achieve article in the class. We have more students who are reaching the goal of 75% on the activities. Keep up the good work.
We reviewed our safety procedures during our community circle this morning.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Weekly Summary
Highlights of the Week
Monday: We had art in the afternoon and in the computer lab we did an achieve article.
Tuesday: We had physical education and music.
Wednesday: We went down to the computer lab to do an achieve article. We also had a concert and the students in it were Emily B., Emma L., Charisma B., Erin B., Bibiana S., Katherine P., Kira H., Jake H., Jordan S., Katelyn K., Leanna B., Cheyanne K., and Nadia S.
Thursday: We had S.E.L. in the morning. Our teacher was SuperSub (Mrs. M&M).
Friday: We had physical education and music. In music, we played Christmas Jeopardy.
Written by: Emily B. and Emma L.
Edited by: Mr. Irwin
Monday: We had art in the afternoon and in the computer lab we did an achieve article.
Tuesday: We had physical education and music.
Wednesday: We went down to the computer lab to do an achieve article. We also had a concert and the students in it were Emily B., Emma L., Charisma B., Erin B., Bibiana S., Katherine P., Kira H., Jake H., Jordan S., Katelyn K., Leanna B., Cheyanne K., and Nadia S.
Thursday: We had S.E.L. in the morning. Our teacher was SuperSub (Mrs. M&M).
Friday: We had physical education and music. In music, we played Christmas Jeopardy.
Written by: Emily B. and Emma L.
Edited by: Mr. Irwin
Thursday, December 13, 2012
12/13 Highlights
In SEL we played a game where we wrote our name on a piece of paper and passed it around for people to write positive words on it.
In math we did a test where we rounded and explained a problem.
We continued with the book Spy and a woman in the Union army.
In literacy, we picked a story from the past to revise to make a final copy.
Typed by Corbin R.
Edited by Mr. Irwin
In math we did a test where we rounded and explained a problem.
We continued with the book Spy and a woman in the Union army.
In literacy, we picked a story from the past to revise to make a final copy.
Typed by Corbin R.
Edited by Mr. Irwin
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
12/11 Highlights
Today in math we were going over last nights homework because most of us got most answers wrong.
Library is on Wednesday.
We got new reading groups and new reading books.
We played soccer in gym. We read about Sarah Edmunds. In music, we talked about civil war music.
Band, orchestra, and chorus concert is tomorrow.
Reminder to do your 30 minutes of reading so that our class can reach our goal of pages read per month.
Library is on Wednesday.
We got new reading groups and new reading books.
We played soccer in gym. We read about Sarah Edmunds. In music, we talked about civil war music.
Band, orchestra, and chorus concert is tomorrow.
Reminder to do your 30 minutes of reading so that our class can reach our goal of pages read per month.
Working on the Blog
Sabryna O. won our class raffle last week and as a prize she got to use the teacher's desk for a day. Here she is typing our blog entry for the day.
Monday, December 10, 2012
12/10 Highlights
As a class, students read an article on Kidbiz3000 that discussed a woman who tweeted about different events as if she was watching the Civil War.
Ms. Zamir was reading a book to the class about a woman who dressed up as a man so she could spy in the Civil War. Students worked to find the sequence of events within the story.
The word sort this week has students studying reading strategy words.
In math, students practiced problems they may see on the unit test. They also worked on constructing an agrument to support their reasoning for the problem.
During art, students continued to decorate pine trees they have been making.
Ms. Zamir was reading a book to the class about a woman who dressed up as a man so she could spy in the Civil War. Students worked to find the sequence of events within the story.
The word sort this week has students studying reading strategy words.
In math, students practiced problems they may see on the unit test. They also worked on constructing an agrument to support their reasoning for the problem.
During art, students continued to decorate pine trees they have been making.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Weekly Summary
On Monday we had a tribes meeting.
We did some research for our Civil War questions and answers.
We started drawing our pine tree leaves in art.
On Tuesday we had gym and music.
We started reading a book called Cecil's Story to practice our inferring with the class.
We did more Civil War work.
We also did the math and literacy rotations.
On Wednesday we emailed our Civil War questions and answers.
On Thursday we did our community circle in the morning.
We also read a book called Hold The Flag High to practice our skills on cause and effect and inferring. We also did it to read more books about the Civil War.
On Friday we went to a concert for the kindergarten and 1st grade (very funny).
The winners for the raffle this week are Destinee and Sabryna.
Have a good weekend and this was written by Charisma B. and Jake H.
PEACE OUT TO ALL STUDENTS
IN ROOM 318.
We did some research for our Civil War questions and answers.
We started drawing our pine tree leaves in art.
On Tuesday we had gym and music.
We started reading a book called Cecil's Story to practice our inferring with the class.
We did more Civil War work.
We also did the math and literacy rotations.
On Wednesday we emailed our Civil War questions and answers.
On Thursday we did our community circle in the morning.
We also read a book called Hold The Flag High to practice our skills on cause and effect and inferring. We also did it to read more books about the Civil War.
On Friday we went to a concert for the kindergarten and 1st grade (very funny).
The winners for the raffle this week are Destinee and Sabryna.
Have a good weekend and this was written by Charisma B. and Jake H.
PEACE OUT TO ALL STUDENTS
IN ROOM 318.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
12/5 Highlights
Students took the point of view of a character from the book, Cecil's Story. The purpose of the letter was to write to a parent that had left home during the Civil War.
In math, students are learning their final topics concerning number sense and decimals. We will look to test during the middle of next week.
Students emailed their questions and answers concerning the Civil War to Ms. Rivest.
In literacy, we discussed how the cause/effect relationship can be seen all throughout history.
We wish our classmate, Austin M., a speedy recovery and we look forward to having our lunch bin carrier back soon.
In math, students are learning their final topics concerning number sense and decimals. We will look to test during the middle of next week.
Students emailed their questions and answers concerning the Civil War to Ms. Rivest.
In literacy, we discussed how the cause/effect relationship can be seen all throughout history.
We wish our classmate, Austin M., a speedy recovery and we look forward to having our lunch bin carrier back soon.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
12/4 Highlights
Library check-out is on Wednesday, so remember to bring all your books to school.
Students practiced their inferencing skills using the book, Cecil's Story.
Guided reading groups used different passages to practice finding cause/effect relationships.
Almost all students had their math homework done, so let's try to keep up the good work and have everyone complete it for Wednesday.
In music, Mrs. Bina had us talk about the Civil War.
Friday, students will be participate of an audience to watch the Winter Sing. Most are wishing they could be on stage singing, but we will have to wait for the Spring Sing.
On Friday at Wright Intermediate School, it is another swim night.
Students practiced their inferencing skills using the book, Cecil's Story.
Guided reading groups used different passages to practice finding cause/effect relationships.
Almost all students had their math homework done, so let's try to keep up the good work and have everyone complete it for Wednesday.
In music, Mrs. Bina had us talk about the Civil War.
Friday, students will be participate of an audience to watch the Winter Sing. Most are wishing they could be on stage singing, but we will have to wait for the Spring Sing.
On Friday at Wright Intermediate School, it is another swim night.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Monday's Highlights and Reminders
In the computer lab, we tried to finalize our questions and answers that we will ask the other students about the Civil War.
Students are studying another set of Civil War words for the week.
During art, students began to make a pine tree ornament.
In math, groups continued to learn about decimals and positive/negative numbers. Students had to write a journal entry about how they would use math as they do their holiday shopping.
Students participated in a TRIBES assembly that discussed their assembly behaviors. The BEAR (academic) award winners for the month were Lexy M., Sabryna O., and Luis M. The STAR (behavior) award winners for the month were Katherine P., Charisma B., and Leanna B.
Don't forget gym shoes for physical education on Tuesday.
Students are studying another set of Civil War words for the week.
During art, students began to make a pine tree ornament.
In math, groups continued to learn about decimals and positive/negative numbers. Students had to write a journal entry about how they would use math as they do their holiday shopping.
Students participated in a TRIBES assembly that discussed their assembly behaviors. The BEAR (academic) award winners for the month were Lexy M., Sabryna O., and Luis M. The STAR (behavior) award winners for the month were Katherine P., Charisma B., and Leanna B.
Don't forget gym shoes for physical education on Tuesday.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Weekly Highlights
Today in gym we practiced are soccer skills and pssing to our partner and teammates.
Today in math we learned how to multiply, add, and subtract decimals.
In literacy, we did partner writing as a drummer boy in the Civil War.
Have a good weekend.
Goodbye.
Published by Bibiana and Jordan
Today in math we learned how to multiply, add, and subtract decimals.
In literacy, we did partner writing as a drummer boy in the Civil War.
Have a good weekend.
Goodbye.
Published by Bibiana and Jordan
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Thursday's Highlights
Seth B. and Dashanae were the raffle winners and will enjoy a lunch with Mr. Irwin on Friday.
Students wrote a historical narrative as a pre-test for our Civil War unit.
5th graders are finishing books they have worked on in Social Emotional Learning.
Students wrote a historical narrative as a pre-test for our Civil War unit.
5th graders are finishing books they have worked on in Social Emotional Learning.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Researching for an Inquiry Project
Students spent time in the computer lab researching different topics about the Civil War. After they find their information, the students will write questions for the other members of Team Innov8ors to answer.
Highlights and Reminders
During math, we used an ad from Best Buy to take a quiz adding and subtracting decimals.
We read part of a Civil War book and started to determine cause and effects within the section.
Students finished hearing a story called Civil War, Drummer Boy. On Thursday, students will complete a Venn diagram comparing this story to another story that discussed a drummer boy in the Civil War.
November reading logs should be brought in by Friday.
We read part of a Civil War book and started to determine cause and effects within the section.
Students finished hearing a story called Civil War, Drummer Boy. On Thursday, students will complete a Venn diagram comparing this story to another story that discussed a drummer boy in the Civil War.
November reading logs should be brought in by Friday.
Working during Math
Students working in groups to study different parts of number operations in base 10.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Reminders and Highlights
In literacy, we started to compare and contrast two stories that talked about drummer boys in the Civil War. We will complete the comparison on Wednesday.
In our journals, we wrote stories from a slaves point of view as they traveled along the Underground Railroad.
Students practiced their soccer skills in physical education. We studied songs in music that had historical meaning.
Remember to bring your library books.
Make sure all homework is done and brought back to school. Students are losing recess due to the fact on not being responible for their work.
Early Bird basketball forms were sent home today.
Remember to vote in order to get Jefferson new playground equipment.
In literacy, we started to compare and contrast two stories that talked about drummer boys in the Civil War. We will complete the comparison on Wednesday.
In our journals, we wrote stories from a slaves point of view as they traveled along the Underground Railroad.
Students practiced their soccer skills in physical education. We studied songs in music that had historical meaning.
Remember to bring your library books.
Make sure all homework is done and brought back to school. Students are losing recess due to the fact on not being responible for their work.
Early Bird basketball forms were sent home today.
Remember to vote in order to get Jefferson new playground equipment.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
In art, students finished pottery projects.
Students heard the book, Under the Quilt of Night. We learned about the Underground Railroad and the journey that slaves took to try and get to Canada. Students practiced asking questions, finding answers, and recording our thinking. We made an anchor chart for the different strategies when we are trying to answer questions.
In math, some groups continued to work with decimals while others began learning about positive and negative numbers. Students analyzed Black Friday sales from Toys R Us and solved different math problems using the items.
Book orders are due by Friday, November 30th.
It is the last week to earn pages for the month of November to help our class and school reach the reading goal. Make sure you keep filling out your slips.
In art, students finished pottery projects.
Students heard the book, Under the Quilt of Night. We learned about the Underground Railroad and the journey that slaves took to try and get to Canada. Students practiced asking questions, finding answers, and recording our thinking. We made an anchor chart for the different strategies when we are trying to answer questions.
In math, some groups continued to work with decimals while others began learning about positive and negative numbers. Students analyzed Black Friday sales from Toys R Us and solved different math problems using the items.
Book orders are due by Friday, November 30th.
It is the last week to earn pages for the month of November to help our class and school reach the reading goal. Make sure you keep filling out your slips.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
Have a great Thanksgiving Holiday and we will see you next Monday, Nov. 26.
Team Innov8tors did some group bonding with relay races at the end of the day.
Students earned a pizza party because our team brought in the most food for the Salvation Army.
We completed our book, How Not to Run for President.
Students viewed a video that discussed the causes of the Civil War.
Have a great Thanksgiving Holiday and we will see you next Monday, Nov. 26.
Team Innov8tors did some group bonding with relay races at the end of the day.
Students earned a pizza party because our team brought in the most food for the Salvation Army.
We completed our book, How Not to Run for President.
Students viewed a video that discussed the causes of the Civil War.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
Many students were recgonized as STAR and BEAR award winners due to strong academic effort and positive behavior choices. Jake H., Zoe K., and Lexy M. won school raffle prizes based off their awards.
In physical education, students worked on different skills that will be monitored through a computer program.
In music, we watched the piano guys to study the tempo of the music.
During math, we continued to study number operations in base 10. Some students were able to go on Compass learning.
In literacy, our main focus continues to be the skill of comparing and contrasting.
On Monday, we will have a new student joining our class.
Team Innov8ors brought in the most food for the Salvation Army food drive.
Many students were recgonized as STAR and BEAR award winners due to strong academic effort and positive behavior choices. Jake H., Zoe K., and Lexy M. won school raffle prizes based off their awards.
In physical education, students worked on different skills that will be monitored through a computer program.
In music, we watched the piano guys to study the tempo of the music.
During math, we continued to study number operations in base 10. Some students were able to go on Compass learning.
In literacy, our main focus continues to be the skill of comparing and contrasting.
On Monday, we will have a new student joining our class.
Team Innov8ors brought in the most food for the Salvation Army food drive.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
In Social/Emotional Learning, students were completing conference books for parents.
In math, some groups were reviewing multiplication and division, while others began working with decimals.
Students began practicing comparing and contrasting using their Civil War guided reading books.
With our writing, we discussed the use of transition words and phrases in our body paragraphs.
Word sort spelling test tomorrow.
Wear your favorite team colors as a way to show support.
We practice our fire drill procedure.
In Social/Emotional Learning, students were completing conference books for parents.
In math, some groups were reviewing multiplication and division, while others began working with decimals.
Students began practicing comparing and contrasting using their Civil War guided reading books.
With our writing, we discussed the use of transition words and phrases in our body paragraphs.
Word sort spelling test tomorrow.
Wear your favorite team colors as a way to show support.
We practice our fire drill procedure.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
In our literacy groups, we began to look at the books we will be reading. Some groups will read about the Underground Railroad, while other will read about the technology of the Civil War.
We read a picture book titled, Li'L Dan, the drummer boy, and practiced our questioning skills.
In math groups, students are working on a variety of skills, ranging from multi-digit addition/subtraction to decimals.
Thank you to all that donated food for the student council food drive.
In writing, students practiced adding supporting details to their body paragraphs.
Students made up missed WKCE tests, so our class is now done. Congratulations to everybody!
In our literacy groups, we began to look at the books we will be reading. Some groups will read about the Underground Railroad, while other will read about the technology of the Civil War.
We read a picture book titled, Li'L Dan, the drummer boy, and practiced our questioning skills.
In math groups, students are working on a variety of skills, ranging from multi-digit addition/subtraction to decimals.
Thank you to all that donated food for the student council food drive.
In writing, students practiced adding supporting details to their body paragraphs.
Students made up missed WKCE tests, so our class is now done. Congratulations to everybody!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
We have begun our next inquiry project on the Civil War. Students started to read to help build background knowledge.
Students began their final writing project for opinion writing. The subject is should everyone 18 or older be required to vote.
Ms. Zamir is teaching the different small math groups. The groups are focused on different skills for number operations.
Students learned about a Walking Club that they can participate in during recess.
We all had our vision checked. Ask your son/daughter how well they did?
Make sure all homework is done by the time you get to school; otherwise, it is a loss of recess time.
Last day to bring in food items for the Salvation Army.
Remember library books for Wednesday.
Happy Birthday to Destinee R. and Josh G.
Make sure you are keeping track of how many pages you are reading at home.
We have begun our next inquiry project on the Civil War. Students started to read to help build background knowledge.
Students began their final writing project for opinion writing. The subject is should everyone 18 or older be required to vote.
Ms. Zamir is teaching the different small math groups. The groups are focused on different skills for number operations.
Students learned about a Walking Club that they can participate in during recess.
We all had our vision checked. Ask your son/daughter how well they did?
Make sure all homework is done by the time you get to school; otherwise, it is a loss of recess time.
Last day to bring in food items for the Salvation Army.
Remember library books for Wednesday.
Happy Birthday to Destinee R. and Josh G.
Make sure you are keeping track of how many pages you are reading at home.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
Both grades have completed their WKCE testing. All students worked hard and give it their best effort.
In music, we watched a movie called The Composer is Dead. We also played Just Dance!
During math, we did a small activity that test our knowledge of our basic facts and are ability to answer questions quickly.
In our literacy block, we finished final copies about paragraphs that described out voting posters. In the paragraph, we wrote about what our poster was suppose to accomplish (getting adults to vote) and how we used our advertising technique.
The class watched the movie Wayside as a treat for their hard work during testing.
Report cards were sent home today.
The food drive continues through November 14th.
Both grades have completed their WKCE testing. All students worked hard and give it their best effort.
In music, we watched a movie called The Composer is Dead. We also played Just Dance!
During math, we did a small activity that test our knowledge of our basic facts and are ability to answer questions quickly.
In our literacy block, we finished final copies about paragraphs that described out voting posters. In the paragraph, we wrote about what our poster was suppose to accomplish (getting adults to vote) and how we used our advertising technique.
The class watched the movie Wayside as a treat for their hard work during testing.
Report cards were sent home today.
The food drive continues through November 14th.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
5th graders have finished their WKCE testing, but the 4th graders continued their testing. They took their science and language arts tests. 5th graders are doing a mini-inquiry question while the 4th graders finish their testing.
In math, we reviewed some place value concepts. Next week, we will begin units focusing on number operations and decimals.
In SEL, students discussed different learning styles. 4th graders worked on career education.
The food drive for the Salvation Army continues until next week.
Wear your favorite team colors to school.
5th graders have finished their WKCE testing, but the 4th graders continued their testing. They took their science and language arts tests. 5th graders are doing a mini-inquiry question while the 4th graders finish their testing.
In math, we reviewed some place value concepts. Next week, we will begin units focusing on number operations and decimals.
In SEL, students discussed different learning styles. 4th graders worked on career education.
The food drive for the Salvation Army continues until next week.
Wear your favorite team colors to school.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
In our WKCE test, we finished the reading sessions and we took our first math session.
We voted in our class for president. Studnts had to check-in, take a ballot, vote, and then put it into a ballot box. It turned out to be a tie, 14-14. In the school balloting, President Obama had 69% of the vote and Governor Romney had 31% of the vote.
Students had to write a journal entry to talk about ways to convince adults to vote.
In math, we went back to our rotations, and students worked on skills they still had questions about.
Fundraising pick-up in the multi-purpose room tonight.
In our WKCE test, we finished the reading sessions and we took our first math session.
We voted in our class for president. Studnts had to check-in, take a ballot, vote, and then put it into a ballot box. It turned out to be a tie, 14-14. In the school balloting, President Obama had 69% of the vote and Governor Romney had 31% of the vote.
Students had to write a journal entry to talk about ways to convince adults to vote.
In math, we went back to our rotations, and students worked on skills they still had questions about.
Fundraising pick-up in the multi-purpose room tonight.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
We welcome Mrs. Zamir, student teacher from Mount Mary College, who will be working with us during the second quarter.
We took the first two sessions of our reading test for WKCE. We have one more reading test and we will start the math test on Tuesday.
The students participated in a a special movement class to replace art they missed today.
Students presented their voting posters to the class. While listening to the presentations, the other students had to figure out what advertising technique was used. Starting on Tuesday, groups will write a short paragraph that describes their poster.
Students should bring a picture of themselves and know their address as we will hold a mock election in the classroom.
Our class was the Jefferson Bear Award winner for their behavior last week in specials.
Students can still bring in food for the Salvation Army.
We welcome Mrs. Zamir, student teacher from Mount Mary College, who will be working with us during the second quarter.
We took the first two sessions of our reading test for WKCE. We have one more reading test and we will start the math test on Tuesday.
The students participated in a a special movement class to replace art they missed today.
Students presented their voting posters to the class. While listening to the presentations, the other students had to figure out what advertising technique was used. Starting on Tuesday, groups will write a short paragraph that describes their poster.
Students should bring a picture of themselves and know their address as we will hold a mock election in the classroom.
Our class was the Jefferson Bear Award winner for their behavior last week in specials.
Students can still bring in food for the Salvation Army.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
In physical education, we practiced our coordination skills by trying to catch different objects.
During reading, we worked on the writing response part of a WKCE questions. We learned that we need to support our answers by using information from the passage.
Students turned in their opinion papers about the best holiday. However, we had quite a few students not done. We have to be more responsible and manage our time more effectively while doing our work.
In math, students had the chance to ask for some final clarification about topics that might be on the WKCE test.
Most groups were able to finish their voting posters in class today.
IMPORTANT: WKCE TESTING STARTS ON MONDAY. GET PLENTY OF REST, EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST, AND COME WITH A POSITIVE ATTITUDE READY TO DO YOUR BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SPARC class is now done because we are starting the testing.
Swim night at Frank Lloyd Wright starting at 6 pm. Mr. Swim wants to see you there.
Student Council food drive for the Salvation Army continues next week.
Cheyanne K. and De'Angelo E. were the raffle winners for this week.
In physical education, we practiced our coordination skills by trying to catch different objects.
During reading, we worked on the writing response part of a WKCE questions. We learned that we need to support our answers by using information from the passage.
Students turned in their opinion papers about the best holiday. However, we had quite a few students not done. We have to be more responsible and manage our time more effectively while doing our work.
In math, students had the chance to ask for some final clarification about topics that might be on the WKCE test.
Most groups were able to finish their voting posters in class today.
IMPORTANT: WKCE TESTING STARTS ON MONDAY. GET PLENTY OF REST, EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST, AND COME WITH A POSITIVE ATTITUDE READY TO DO YOUR BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SPARC class is now done because we are starting the testing.
Swim night at Frank Lloyd Wright starting at 6 pm. Mr. Swim wants to see you there.
Student Council food drive for the Salvation Army continues next week.
Cheyanne K. and De'Angelo E. were the raffle winners for this week.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
In preparation for WKCE, we set up the room like we were testing and we did a practice math test.
Due on Friday, students should have completed a final copy about the best holiday and their WKCE word activities.
In SEL class, we looked at identifying different learning styles.
Peer mediator applications are due to Mrs. Prekop or Mrs. Benedict tomorrow.
Student Council is having a food drive for the Salvation Army.
In preparation for WKCE, we set up the room like we were testing and we did a practice math test.
Due on Friday, students should have completed a final copy about the best holiday and their WKCE word activities.
In SEL class, we looked at identifying different learning styles.
Peer mediator applications are due to Mrs. Prekop or Mrs. Benedict tomorrow.
Student Council is having a food drive for the Salvation Army.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
The student opinion writing on the best holiday is due on Friday.
In math, we took a quiz on perimeter, area, volume, and surface area. We practiced with the different manipulatives that are used during the WKCE test.
We practiced our reading test strategies using an article called "Natural Disasters."
We continued to work on our voting posters, which will be completed by next week Monday, right before the Presidential election.
Our word work had us use the WKCE words that we defined yesterday by putting them into sentences.
Student Council is holding a food drive to help the Salvation Army.
Look for positive notes that the students are bringing home.
Jordan S. and Cheyanne K. won the lunch raffle for Friday.
The student opinion writing on the best holiday is due on Friday.
In math, we took a quiz on perimeter, area, volume, and surface area. We practiced with the different manipulatives that are used during the WKCE test.
We practiced our reading test strategies using an article called "Natural Disasters."
We continued to work on our voting posters, which will be completed by next week Monday, right before the Presidential election.
Our word work had us use the WKCE words that we defined yesterday by putting them into sentences.
Student Council is holding a food drive to help the Salvation Army.
Look for positive notes that the students are bringing home.
Jordan S. and Cheyanne K. won the lunch raffle for Friday.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
We continued to work on our advertising posters about voting which will be due next Monday.
Students are listening to a story called, How Not to Run for President.
In math, we reviewed different number operations with decimals.
In music, we watched a Halloween video, and in gym class, we worked with different measurement exercises.
We began a writing piece that discusses our opinion of the best holiday. This writing piece will be due on Friday.
Harvest Fest, sponsored by the PTA, is at the school tonight from 6-8.
Library on Wednesday, make sure to have all of your books.
We continued to work on our advertising posters about voting which will be due next Monday.
Students are listening to a story called, How Not to Run for President.
In math, we reviewed different number operations with decimals.
In music, we watched a Halloween video, and in gym class, we worked with different measurement exercises.
We began a writing piece that discusses our opinion of the best holiday. This writing piece will be due on Friday.
Harvest Fest, sponsored by the PTA, is at the school tonight from 6-8.
Library on Wednesday, make sure to have all of your books.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
We brainstormed and discussed different reading strategies to use during the WKCE test. Our spelling words this week are terms that we might read while we are testing.
In art, we completed the personal flags we made to represent team Innov8tor.
In math, we practiced word problems and writing an explanation of our thinking, like we might have to do on WKCE. We reviewed perimeter and area of a complex shape and calculated the surface area and volume of a prism.
As a class, we went on KidBiz3000 and read an article about a museum making an exhibit out of materials that President Obama used in the 2008 election.
It was Mr. Irwin's birthday, and he brought treat bags for the class.
Tuesday night is HarvestFest from 6-8 at the school.
Band has rehearsal at 7:55 am Tuesday morning.
We brainstormed and discussed different reading strategies to use during the WKCE test. Our spelling words this week are terms that we might read while we are testing.
In art, we completed the personal flags we made to represent team Innov8tor.
In math, we practiced word problems and writing an explanation of our thinking, like we might have to do on WKCE. We reviewed perimeter and area of a complex shape and calculated the surface area and volume of a prism.
As a class, we went on KidBiz3000 and read an article about a museum making an exhibit out of materials that President Obama used in the 2008 election.
It was Mr. Irwin's birthday, and he brought treat bags for the class.
Tuesday night is HarvestFest from 6-8 at the school.
Band has rehearsal at 7:55 am Tuesday morning.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
We were able to check out new books for our long weekend.
In math, our focus on 3-dimensional shapes included talking about surface area and volume.
During literacy, students rotated through different activities to work on their voting posters.
On Friday, the Trunk-N-Treat is here at the Fieldhouse.
Next week, the PTA is sponsoring their Harvest Fest.
Student council is beginning a food drive to help the Salvation Army.
Those interested in peer mediating need to get slips turned into Mrs. Prekop or Mrs. Benedict.
We were able to check out new books for our long weekend.
In math, our focus on 3-dimensional shapes included talking about surface area and volume.
During literacy, students rotated through different activities to work on their voting posters.
On Friday, the Trunk-N-Treat is here at the Fieldhouse.
Next week, the PTA is sponsoring their Harvest Fest.
Student council is beginning a food drive to help the Salvation Army.
Those interested in peer mediating need to get slips turned into Mrs. Prekop or Mrs. Benedict.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
For our government inquiry, we began to make rough drafts of posters to get people to vote. We are using different advertising techniques in our posters.
For music today, we played the game Just Dance.
In physical education, we used balloons to practice our balancing skills.
Remember to bring all your library books tomorrow.
Erin B. and Destinee R. represented room 318 in the school spelling bee, and we are very proud of their effort.
On Wednesday, it is the last day of the Book Fair in the library. Also, book orders are due to Mr. Irwin if you plan on buying books.
Parent/Teacher conferences will be on Wednesday night, so there will be no SPARC class.
For our government inquiry, we began to make rough drafts of posters to get people to vote. We are using different advertising techniques in our posters.
For music today, we played the game Just Dance.
In physical education, we used balloons to practice our balancing skills.
Remember to bring all your library books tomorrow.
Erin B. and Destinee R. represented room 318 in the school spelling bee, and we are very proud of their effort.
On Wednesday, it is the last day of the Book Fair in the library. Also, book orders are due to Mr. Irwin if you plan on buying books.
Parent/Teacher conferences will be on Wednesday night, so there will be no SPARC class.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
In our study of geometry, we looked at perimeter and area of some two-dimensional shapes.
As a class, we read an article on KidBiz3000 that discussed the environmental issues in this election.
In art, we started to make our own flags.
We contined to study propaganda and how it can influence us in our lives.
As part of the homework, watch TV tonight and analyze the types of commercials that you see.
Remember gym shoes tomorrow for class.
Wednesday is the last day of the book fair. It is also the day book orders are due. Parent-teacher conferences are also Wednesday night.
It is a short work week, with no school on Thursday or Friday.
Band rehearsal in the morning before school.
In our study of geometry, we looked at perimeter and area of some two-dimensional shapes.
As a class, we read an article on KidBiz3000 that discussed the environmental issues in this election.
In art, we started to make our own flags.
We contined to study propaganda and how it can influence us in our lives.
As part of the homework, watch TV tonight and analyze the types of commercials that you see.
Remember gym shoes tomorrow for class.
Wednesday is the last day of the book fair. It is also the day book orders are due. Parent-teacher conferences are also Wednesday night.
It is a short work week, with no school on Thursday or Friday.
Band rehearsal in the morning before school.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
Students filled out a goal sheet talking about language arts and writing an opinion paragraph.
We discussed propaganda and different techniques to use in advertising.
In math, we continued to learn about vocabulary in geometry, especially with two-dimensional shapes.
We made stars to hang on our three branches of government tree with ideas we have learned.
Students took spelling tests today.
Book Fair was closed today. It should re-open on Monday.
Book orders are due next Wednesday, October 24th.
Our raffle winners for the week are Charisma B. and Jalen C.
Trunk and Treat is on October 26th.
Have a good weekend!
Students filled out a goal sheet talking about language arts and writing an opinion paragraph.
We discussed propaganda and different techniques to use in advertising.
In math, we continued to learn about vocabulary in geometry, especially with two-dimensional shapes.
We made stars to hang on our three branches of government tree with ideas we have learned.
Students took spelling tests today.
Book Fair was closed today. It should re-open on Monday.
Book orders are due next Wednesday, October 24th.
Our raffle winners for the week are Charisma B. and Jalen C.
Trunk and Treat is on October 26th.
Have a good weekend!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
Students were able to take picture make-ups.
Tonight is the PTA skating at Incredi-Roll from 6-8pm.
On Friday, we have physical education and music, so remember your gym shoes and your singing voice.
Adriann brought a birthday treat for the class. Thank you.
In math, we began to study geometric vocabulary words.
In literacy, students worked on their different goals by using a book that describe 3 different people who made a difference in people's lives.
Student council had their first meeting today.
Spelling tests are tomorrow.
Students were able to take picture make-ups.
Tonight is the PTA skating at Incredi-Roll from 6-8pm.
On Friday, we have physical education and music, so remember your gym shoes and your singing voice.
Adriann brought a birthday treat for the class. Thank you.
In math, we began to study geometric vocabulary words.
In literacy, students worked on their different goals by using a book that describe 3 different people who made a difference in people's lives.
Student council had their first meeting today.
Spelling tests are tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
Thursday is the PTA skating at Incredi-Roll. It is also make-up picture day and team color day.
The new intramural flag football season begins.
De'Angelo E. was able to find and give our missing rocks. It was greatly appreciated.
Book Fair continues until next week.
In math, we finished with algebra and we will be moving to geometry.
In reading, students are working on their different goals as they read about the different election issues.
Book orders will be due next Wednesday, Oct. 24th.
Thursday is the PTA skating at Incredi-Roll. It is also make-up picture day and team color day.
The new intramural flag football season begins.
De'Angelo E. was able to find and give our missing rocks. It was greatly appreciated.
Book Fair continues until next week.
In math, we finished with algebra and we will be moving to geometry.
In reading, students are working on their different goals as they read about the different election issues.
Book orders will be due next Wednesday, Oct. 24th.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
A student had some rocks taken out of his desk. If you notice your son or daughter with pink, green, purple, and clear quartz rocks (4 of them), the student would really appreciate getting them back.
Students participated in our class spelling bee. The class winner was Erin B. She will be joined in the school spelling bee by Destinee R. The two alternates are Bibiana S. and Luis M.
After school, some students will be participating in the district cross country run. Good luck to all runners.
Students can buy items from the book fair during their recess time.
Library on Wednesday, so make sure all your books are here.
Thursday, October 18th is picture make-up day. It is also Skate Night at Incredi-Roll.
During gym class, students played a game called Turtle Shoot. You can ask them what the rules of the game are.
A student had some rocks taken out of his desk. If you notice your son or daughter with pink, green, purple, and clear quartz rocks (4 of them), the student would really appreciate getting them back.
Students participated in our class spelling bee. The class winner was Erin B. She will be joined in the school spelling bee by Destinee R. The two alternates are Bibiana S. and Luis M.
After school, some students will be participating in the district cross country run. Good luck to all runners.
Students can buy items from the book fair during their recess time.
Library on Wednesday, so make sure all your books are here.
Thursday, October 18th is picture make-up day. It is also Skate Night at Incredi-Roll.
During gym class, students played a game called Turtle Shoot. You can ask them what the rules of the game are.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
Students that are bringing beyblades, must keep them in their backpacks during the day and not at their desk. They may be taken out to recess, but then not kept in their pockets.
Gym class had us do our mile run. It was tiring.
In music, we discussed different types of classical music. Katelyn K. read her opinion of music being the best subject for Ms. Bina.
Spelling tests were taken and passed back. Ask your son or daughter how they did.
Book fair begins on Monday.
Balancing of equations was our focus in math.
We practiced how to present a piece that we have written to a small group of students.
Students combined their ideas and questions about elections and voting.
Students that are bringing beyblades, must keep them in their backpacks during the day and not at their desk. They may be taken out to recess, but then not kept in their pockets.
Gym class had us do our mile run. It was tiring.
In music, we discussed different types of classical music. Katelyn K. read her opinion of music being the best subject for Ms. Bina.
Spelling tests were taken and passed back. Ask your son or daughter how they did.
Book fair begins on Monday.
Balancing of equations was our focus in math.
We practiced how to present a piece that we have written to a small group of students.
Students combined their ideas and questions about elections and voting.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
As a class, a goal that we need to work on is our listening skills. Especially, when we are not working with Mr. Irwin, but in our independent groups.
Ms. Wall discussed with us that as students we are not allowed to sell items on our own. If we want to sell items for charity, the students have to have permission from Ms. Wall first.
Vikings beat the Bears in flag football in a well played game.
In gym, we have the mile run tomorrow. Remember, to dress appropriately and you can bring an item to drink, like water, gatorade, powerade, or vitamin water.
Fundraising and spirit wear packets are due on Friday.
Book Fair starts on Monday.
Austin M. is our class representative in the Technology Club.
As a class, a goal that we need to work on is our listening skills. Especially, when we are not working with Mr. Irwin, but in our independent groups.
Ms. Wall discussed with us that as students we are not allowed to sell items on our own. If we want to sell items for charity, the students have to have permission from Ms. Wall first.
Vikings beat the Bears in flag football in a well played game.
In gym, we have the mile run tomorrow. Remember, to dress appropriately and you can bring an item to drink, like water, gatorade, powerade, or vitamin water.
Fundraising and spirit wear packets are due on Friday.
Book Fair starts on Monday.
Austin M. is our class representative in the Technology Club.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Highlights-
During library time, we were able to get new books and we saw a short video previewing the book fair next week.
A note was sent home detailing the mile run for Friday's gym class. Students should wear clothes that are appropriate for running, and they can bring a drink, like water, gatorade, powerade, or vitamin water.
The students were given a fire safety newspaper for fire prevention week.
Due on Friday, fundraising packets and spirit wear should be brought to school.
Dining out for Jefferson is tonight at CiCi's Pizza on Hwy. 100.
During library time, we were able to get new books and we saw a short video previewing the book fair next week.
A note was sent home detailing the mile run for Friday's gym class. Students should wear clothes that are appropriate for running, and they can bring a drink, like water, gatorade, powerade, or vitamin water.
The students were given a fire safety newspaper for fire prevention week.
Due on Friday, fundraising packets and spirit wear should be brought to school.
Dining out for Jefferson is tonight at CiCi's Pizza on Hwy. 100.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Highlights and Reminders
In music, we sang "I'm Just a Bill" from Schoolhouse Rocks. Mr. K had us run 4 laps in gym class.
We have begun a read aloud book called How Not to Run for President. We will be using this book to practice the skills for our reading goals.
Wednesday is our library day. Make sure you have your books here either to return or renew them.
Fundraising packets and spirit wear orders are due by Friday.
In math, we discussed what a variable means and how to write an algebraic expression.
Students bringing their own tech devices need to remember to use them at the appropriate times.
In music, we sang "I'm Just a Bill" from Schoolhouse Rocks. Mr. K had us run 4 laps in gym class.
We have begun a read aloud book called How Not to Run for President. We will be using this book to practice the skills for our reading goals.
Wednesday is our library day. Make sure you have your books here either to return or renew them.
Fundraising packets and spirit wear orders are due by Friday.
In math, we discussed what a variable means and how to write an algebraic expression.
Students bringing their own tech devices need to remember to use them at the appropriate times.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Highlights
We discussed for an opinion paragraph what information should be in our topic sentence.
There were two different fire drills today. Both of them used the alarms.
In art class, we began to draw trees with oil pastels.
Some students began their orchestra lessons. You can still sign up this week for orchestra. Band students have their practices on Tuesday.
Keep selling the fundraising items to help the school. Packets are due by Friday the 12th. Also, you can support the school by dining out on Wednesday at CiCi's Pizza.
In math, we did a quiz on graphs and discussed vocabulary words for number sense.
Vikings won in flag football.
As a class, we did an article on Kidbiz3000 in the IMC.
We discussed for an opinion paragraph what information should be in our topic sentence.
There were two different fire drills today. Both of them used the alarms.
In art class, we began to draw trees with oil pastels.
Some students began their orchestra lessons. You can still sign up this week for orchestra. Band students have their practices on Tuesday.
Keep selling the fundraising items to help the school. Packets are due by Friday the 12th. Also, you can support the school by dining out on Wednesday at CiCi's Pizza.
In math, we did a quiz on graphs and discussed vocabulary words for number sense.
Vikings won in flag football.
As a class, we did an article on Kidbiz3000 in the IMC.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Highlights
It's Friday!!! Have a great weekend!!!
Katelyn K. and Jordan S. were this week's raffle winners. Congratulations!!
On Monday, wear pink in support of those fighting cancer.
Swim night at Frank Lloyd Wright is tonight.
Progress reports went home with the students today.
We heard some of student's written opinion of school lunch.
It was a 5 lap running day in gym class.
It's Friday!!! Have a great weekend!!!
Katelyn K. and Jordan S. were this week's raffle winners. Congratulations!!
On Monday, wear pink in support of those fighting cancer.
Swim night at Frank Lloyd Wright is tonight.
Progress reports went home with the students today.
We heard some of student's written opinion of school lunch.
It was a 5 lap running day in gym class.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Highlight
Our class read a book with Mrs. Simon's class. We had a wide variety of experiences with the younger students.
Spelling tests are on Friday.
Your final copy of your opinion about school lunch is due right when you get to school.
Orchestra begins lessons tomorrow.
In math, our focus was on converting different math measurements.
In Social/Emotional Learning, we created a poster on test taking.
Reading groups picked goals to work on and the color of their group.
Student council applications are due tomorrow.
Our class read a book with Mrs. Simon's class. We had a wide variety of experiences with the younger students.
Spelling tests are on Friday.
Your final copy of your opinion about school lunch is due right when you get to school.
Orchestra begins lessons tomorrow.
In math, our focus was on converting different math measurements.
In Social/Emotional Learning, we created a poster on test taking.
Reading groups picked goals to work on and the color of their group.
Student council applications are due tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Highlights
We took a math quiz on our ability to analyze data with mode, mean, median, and range.
Our first time checking out books this year went very well.
A class photo was taken for Mr. Irwin's Ipad.
In our journal, we heard the beginning of some creative stories about sneaking into the Constitutional Convention.
Orchestra has their first practice on Friday.
Student council forms are due by Friday, also.
Due on Friday, students must have written their final copy about their opinion of school lunch.
We took a math quiz on our ability to analyze data with mode, mean, median, and range.
Our first time checking out books this year went very well.
A class photo was taken for Mr. Irwin's Ipad.
In our journal, we heard the beginning of some creative stories about sneaking into the Constitutional Convention.
Orchestra has their first practice on Friday.
Student council forms are due by Friday, also.
Due on Friday, students must have written their final copy about their opinion of school lunch.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Highlights
In our physical education class, students ran 4 laps, but some students ran more.
We continued to learn about the 3 branches of government, and some of us wrote about them in our journal.
Wednesday will be our first check out from the library. It is also a Wheeling to Jefferson Day. Wear green to support your team Innov8or.
In math, we studied bar graphs and how to analyze the data.
The students continued to sing about the United States in music class.
Orchestra will begin this Friday.
Cadets are beginning to help the school during lunch and at the end of the day.
A letter is being sent home to describe KidBiz3000 and how students can work on the program at home.
We continued to learn about the 3 branches of government, and some of us wrote about them in our journal.
Wednesday will be our first check out from the library. It is also a Wheeling to Jefferson Day. Wear green to support your team Innov8or.
In math, we studied bar graphs and how to analyze the data.
The students continued to sing about the United States in music class.
Orchestra will begin this Friday.
Cadets are beginning to help the school during lunch and at the end of the day.
A letter is being sent home to describe KidBiz3000 and how students can work on the program at home.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Highlights
On Kidbiz, we were assigned a new article that discusses the importance of voting.
We shared our KWL charts that we had been making about the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
In math, students studied line plot and analyzed them with median, mode, range, and mean.
In art, we made designs based off a graph.
New word sorts were passed out.
Band members remember your instruments for your lessons.
You can bring gentle used books to donate to the Boy Scouts all week.
Wednesday is a wheeling to Jefferson Day.
It was pink day to show support for those fighting cancer.
On Kidbiz, we were assigned a new article that discusses the importance of voting.
We shared our KWL charts that we had been making about the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
In math, students studied line plot and analyzed them with median, mode, range, and mean.
In art, we made designs based off a graph.
New word sorts were passed out.
Band members remember your instruments for your lessons.
You can bring gentle used books to donate to the Boy Scouts all week.
Wednesday is a wheeling to Jefferson Day.
It was pink day to show support for those fighting cancer.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Highlights
The fundraising packets were sent home today. The students listened to a speech about how to sell the items and what prizes they could win.
In gym, we had to run a half mile (4 laps). It was a lot of fun. We hope to do it again next week.
During math, we reviewed coordinate grids and we started to analyze data by using the mode, mean, median, and range.
Students brought home slips of paper to highlight some of the positive things they have done this past month.
It was Kira's birthday and we had cupcakes.
The raffle winners receive a free lunch next Friday. The winners are Jack B. and Cheyanne K.
The fundraising packets were sent home today. The students listened to a speech about how to sell the items and what prizes they could win.
In gym, we had to run a half mile (4 laps). It was a lot of fun. We hope to do it again next week.
During math, we reviewed coordinate grids and we started to analyze data by using the mode, mean, median, and range.
Students brought home slips of paper to highlight some of the positive things they have done this past month.
It was Kira's birthday and we had cupcakes.
The raffle winners receive a free lunch next Friday. The winners are Jack B. and Cheyanne K.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Highlights
We took a quiz on fractions, and we took a pretest on measurement and data.
More students continued to read and participate on Achieve3000 with our article on the branches of government.
The new orchestra teacher gave a demonstration, and those interested in signing up should bring their forms back.
As a class, we tried to improve on our listening and using more self-control with our talking.
In our journals, we wrote creative stories about school lunch or fractions.
We took a quiz on fractions, and we took a pretest on measurement and data.
More students continued to read and participate on Achieve3000 with our article on the branches of government.
The new orchestra teacher gave a demonstration, and those interested in signing up should bring their forms back.
As a class, we tried to improve on our listening and using more self-control with our talking.
In our journals, we wrote creative stories about school lunch or fractions.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Highlights
In math groups, we reviewed different fraction concepts. On Wednesday, we will be taking a small quiz on fractions. The students played Jeopardy! as a way of reviewing.
We participated in a PBIS assembly in which STAR students were recgonized and we learned more about I-messages.
Some students were able to begin their government article on Achieve3000.
In physical education, we ran 3 laps on the playground. It was hard. We also got to play tennis.
In music, we sang "The Star Spangled Banner" and "50 Nifty United States."
Most of the students have begun a final copy of their writing piece on their opinion of school lunch.
In math groups, we reviewed different fraction concepts. On Wednesday, we will be taking a small quiz on fractions. The students played Jeopardy! as a way of reviewing.
We participated in a PBIS assembly in which STAR students were recgonized and we learned more about I-messages.
Some students were able to begin their government article on Achieve3000.
In physical education, we ran 3 laps on the playground. It was hard. We also got to play tennis.
In music, we sang "The Star Spangled Banner" and "50 Nifty United States."
Most of the students have begun a final copy of their writing piece on their opinion of school lunch.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Highlights
Students received their spelling tests from last week and they got their new word list for the week. Remember to have your spelling corrections done for Tuesday.
We took our final MAPs test for the fall. This was our math test.
Band students remember to bring your instruments and music.
This week the school is focusing on the part of the Jefferson Way that talks about being Ready to Learn.
In math, we continued our review of fractions, discussing mixed numbers and improper fractions.
The class will participate in their second PBIS assembly during I-time on Tuesday.
Students received their spelling tests from last week and they got their new word list for the week. Remember to have your spelling corrections done for Tuesday.
We took our final MAPs test for the fall. This was our math test.
Band students remember to bring your instruments and music.
This week the school is focusing on the part of the Jefferson Way that talks about being Ready to Learn.
In math, we continued our review of fractions, discussing mixed numbers and improper fractions.
The class will participate in their second PBIS assembly during I-time on Tuesday.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Friday Highlights
Everyone is excited for the weekend.
The class took their first word sort spelling test.
We practiced multiplying and dividing of fractions.
The weekly raffle winners are Erin B. and Emma L. Congratulations!!!
Our class had perfect attendance on this third Friday count, and there was 558 students at Jefferson today.
Everyone is excited for the weekend.
The class took their first word sort spelling test.
We practiced multiplying and dividing of fractions.
The weekly raffle winners are Erin B. and Emma L. Congratulations!!!
Our class had perfect attendance on this third Friday count, and there was 558 students at Jefferson today.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Daily Highlights
We took our reading MAPs test and everybody worked very hard to do their best.
The class participated in two fire drills this morning.
We will be taking our first spelling tests on Friday.
Tomorrow is a favorite team spirit day.
Book orders are due on Friday.
It is the 3rd Friday head count for school. All students that attend and are on time will receive a special treat.
We'll be doing our weekly raffle on Friday afternoon.
In math, we will be moving on to multiplying and dividing of fractions.
We took our reading MAPs test and everybody worked very hard to do their best.
The class participated in two fire drills this morning.
We will be taking our first spelling tests on Friday.
Tomorrow is a favorite team spirit day.
Book orders are due on Friday.
It is the 3rd Friday head count for school. All students that attend and are on time will receive a special treat.
We'll be doing our weekly raffle on Friday afternoon.
In math, we will be moving on to multiplying and dividing of fractions.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Daily Highlights
Get a good nights sleep and a healthy breakfast as we take our reading MAPs test on Thursday.
We have been discussing and writing about our opinions of school lunch.
We will be practicing our fire drill procedures.
During our literacy rotations, new areas were assigned to the activities with the hope of making them more productive. For the first day, it helped keep students on task and engaged in their learning.
Get a good nights sleep and a healthy breakfast as we take our reading MAPs test on Thursday.
We have been discussing and writing about our opinions of school lunch.
We will be practicing our fire drill procedures.
During our literacy rotations, new areas were assigned to the activities with the hope of making them more productive. For the first day, it helped keep students on task and engaged in their learning.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Daily Highlights
Reminder to wear our team color to school. Our color is green.
We did our first word sorts for the year. It was alot of fun.
MAPs testing is on Thursday, and book orders are due by Friday.
In gym, we were practicing kicking and throwing a football. In music, we were learning about the Star Spangled Banner.
With fractions today, we worked on different ways to compare them.
Reminder to wear our team color to school. Our color is green.
We did our first word sorts for the year. It was alot of fun.
MAPs testing is on Thursday, and book orders are due by Friday.
In gym, we were practicing kicking and throwing a football. In music, we were learning about the Star Spangled Banner.
With fractions today, we worked on different ways to compare them.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Monday Highlights
Our next MAPs test will be on Thursday of this week.
We started to work on fractions, focusing on equivalent fractions.
The first word sort words were passed out today.
The class finished hearing the story of the Dandelion Warriors. It talked about being a good team member and how to compromise.
Book orders are due by Friday.
Our next MAPs test will be on Thursday of this week.
We started to work on fractions, focusing on equivalent fractions.
The first word sort words were passed out today.
The class finished hearing the story of the Dandelion Warriors. It talked about being a good team member and how to compromise.
Book orders are due by Friday.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Daily Highlights
Monday is a school spirit day. Wear your Jefferson clothing or black, red, and white.
In math, we took a quiz on number sense and operations and we took the pretest for fractions.
There are still a few people with anti-bullying pledges and green student information sheets to be returned.
We did several activities to practice working with a partner. We did a read aloud with turning and talking, solving a math word problem, and trying to put cute puzzles together.
Another activity to work on our word skills was taking the words community agreements and trying to make other words out of the letters.
Our raffle winners for the week are Dashanae and Luis.
Monday is a school spirit day. Wear your Jefferson clothing or black, red, and white.
In math, we took a quiz on number sense and operations and we took the pretest for fractions.
There are still a few people with anti-bullying pledges and green student information sheets to be returned.
We did several activities to practice working with a partner. We did a read aloud with turning and talking, solving a math word problem, and trying to put cute puzzles together.
Another activity to work on our word skills was taking the words community agreements and trying to make other words out of the letters.
Our raffle winners for the week are Dashanae and Luis.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Highlights for Thursday...
In our journals, we got to be creative and invent our own candy in honor of Roald Dahl's birthday, the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
We took a math quiz that worked on place value and number operations. Next, we will be reviewing fractions.
On Friday, students should wear the colors of their favorite sport's team.
Book orders were passed today. They will be due next Friday, September 21st. Please pay for the orders with a check.
In our journals, we got to be creative and invent our own candy in honor of Roald Dahl's birthday, the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
We took a math quiz that worked on place value and number operations. Next, we will be reviewing fractions.
On Friday, students should wear the colors of their favorite sport's team.
Book orders were passed today. They will be due next Friday, September 21st. Please pay for the orders with a check.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Daily Highlights
As a class, we began talking about the government. The students created an anchor poster of government terms from their background knowledge.
We began to practice the different activities during our literacy block called the Daily 5. The activities are work on writing, partner reading, read to self, word work, and guided reading.
The students took their first MAPs test of the year. It was their language arts test. Most felt they did pretty good for the first test of the year.
Many students wore green to help participate in our team spirit day. Every Wednesday will be a team spirit color day.
As a class, we began talking about the government. The students created an anchor poster of government terms from their background knowledge.
We began to practice the different activities during our literacy block called the Daily 5. The activities are work on writing, partner reading, read to self, word work, and guided reading.
The students took their first MAPs test of the year. It was their language arts test. Most felt they did pretty good for the first test of the year.
Many students wore green to help participate in our team spirit day. Every Wednesday will be a team spirit color day.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Our class wrote these two acrostic poems as a way of remembering the events of 9-11-01.
Forever
Remembrance
Emotional
Everyone coming together
Damaged
Overcome tragedy
Memorial
Airplane attacks
Moment of silence
Everyone was sad
Recover physically and emotionally
Courageous people
Arriving to help
Monday, September 10, 2012
During class today, we began to read an article about the statues on Easter Island and practice the skill of monitoring our comprehension. At home, students can spend part of their reading time looking up answers to questions they thought of in class. Hopefully, they will find answers and be willing to share the information with the class tomorrow.
Reminder for parents, if you still have forms, turn them into school as soon as possible. This includes the anti-bullying pledge and the student questionnaire sheet (green sheet).
Reminder for parents, if you still have forms, turn them into school as soon as possible. This includes the anti-bullying pledge and the student questionnaire sheet (green sheet).
Monday, April 16, 2012
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