For the final entry of the year, the students are going to write about an activity, assignment, or moment that was positive and fun this past school year.
Jack B.--Participating in Gym Class
Erin B.--Going on the Zoo Trip
Nailyah B.--Going on the Zoo Trip
Leanna B.--Participating in the PASS program
Seth B.--Water Balloon Toss on the last day
Charisma B.--Being in Mr. Irwin's class
Emily B.--5th grade Bowling Trip
Jalen C.--Doing all the math work
De'Angelo E.--Seeing my favorite teacher again
Josh G.--Having fun at recess
Ben G.--Going on the Zoo Trip
Kira H.--Meeting new friends
Jake H.--5th Grade Bowling Trip
Cheyanne K.--Doing the geometry unit
Katelyn K.--Going on the Zoo Trip
Zoe K.--Going on the Zoo Trip
Adriann K.--Having lunch
Emma L.--Writing the animal research report
Luis M.--Meeting new friends
Austin M.--Learning about the Civil War
Sabryna O.--Eating at the Ice Cream Social
Katherine P.--Meeting up with old friends
Corbin R.--Meeting new friends
Dashanae R.--Going on 5th Grade Bowling Trip
Destinee R.--Doing all the math work
Jordan S.--Studying of the Civil War
Bibiana S.--Doing the geometry unit
Nadia S.--Learning about the Civil War
Britain W.--Writing the animal research report
Mr. Irwin--Having the students participate in the Presidential election and voting in the classroom
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Thank You
Thanks to Mr. Canada, a former Harlem Globetrotter, for speaking to the class about the importance of education and that success in sports starts with success in the classroom.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
May 28-31
Students will begin their common assessment for geometry on Thursday. Bibiana S., Leanna B., Corbin R., and Destinee R. were all winners in our Geometry BINGO review.
In gym class, we had hula hoop wars.
On Thursday, students will be practicing lockdown procedures as if they were on the playground.
5th graders had their final THINK program. Students got to meet Sunny and Diesel, police dogs. They also received football cards.
We got to see fellow Jefferson students perform in the talent show as they prepared for the evening performance.
Students continue to write their informative report on their endangered animal. The report will be completed early next week.
We are still trying to figure out the phrase that Ms. Wall is spelling out for us.
Thursday is the last day of the buy 1, get 1 free book sale in the library.
On Friday, Ms. Wall will be duct taped to a wall during lunch because the school met the reading pages goal, 150,000 pages.
In gym class, we had hula hoop wars.
On Thursday, students will be practicing lockdown procedures as if they were on the playground.
5th graders had their final THINK program. Students got to meet Sunny and Diesel, police dogs. They also received football cards.
We got to see fellow Jefferson students perform in the talent show as they prepared for the evening performance.
Students continue to write their informative report on their endangered animal. The report will be completed early next week.
We are still trying to figure out the phrase that Ms. Wall is spelling out for us.
Thursday is the last day of the buy 1, get 1 free book sale in the library.
On Friday, Ms. Wall will be duct taped to a wall during lunch because the school met the reading pages goal, 150,000 pages.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Week of May 20-24
We got a new student in are class named Benjamin.
The 4th and 5th graders went to the Zoo.
Students have a word that they are trying to figure out.
On Tuesday we played SpaceBall in Gym.
We started Geometry. Our Spelling words this week are Geometry words.
Students started endangered animal projects.
Today in S.E.L it was Mrs.W's last day of teaching.
Its the last day of PASS.
Type by Kira H.
The 4th and 5th graders went to the Zoo.
Students have a word that they are trying to figure out.
On Tuesday we played SpaceBall in Gym.
We started Geometry. Our Spelling words this week are Geometry words.
Students started endangered animal projects.
Today in S.E.L it was Mrs.W's last day of teaching.
Its the last day of PASS.
Type by Kira H.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Week of May 13
Students were given their iPads on Monday. We are just getting use to having them and using them in a responsible way.
On Wednesday, the students supported their classmates by respectfully watching the band, orchestra, and chorus concert. On Thursday, we were able to watch an orchestra concert performed by intermediate school students.
Students completed the post test for Achieve3000. Many students met their expected growth figured out by the program.
Our word work was based on terms used to describe animals.
Our final unit in math is geometry. Students have been activating background knowledge and working with lines and triangles.
During SEL class, students practiced using a combination lock.
Reminder for students that haven't brought in their zoo field trip slip to get that in as soon as possible.
On Wednesday, the students supported their classmates by respectfully watching the band, orchestra, and chorus concert. On Thursday, we were able to watch an orchestra concert performed by intermediate school students.
Students completed the post test for Achieve3000. Many students met their expected growth figured out by the program.
Our word work was based on terms used to describe animals.
Our final unit in math is geometry. Students have been activating background knowledge and working with lines and triangles.
During SEL class, students practiced using a combination lock.
Reminder for students that haven't brought in their zoo field trip slip to get that in as soon as possible.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Week of May 6th
On Wednesday, we had Wheelin' Wednesday. If you brought wheels to school you got a granola bar and a sticker.
Today in the library is the pajama fund raiser.
We had SEL today.
Yesterday we started on the measurement common assessment. We had our geometry pretest.
The permission slips for the IPAD are going home.
We are starting the Plants and Animals unit on Monday.
Tomorrow we have gym.
Written by: Corbin R.
Today in the library is the pajama fund raiser.
We had SEL today.
Yesterday we started on the measurement common assessment. We had our geometry pretest.
The permission slips for the IPAD are going home.
We are starting the Plants and Animals unit on Monday.
Tomorrow we have gym.
Written by: Corbin R.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Thursday's Thoughts
It was Junior Achievement Day at Jefferson. Students learned about the economy and what is needed for a business to succeed. Different jobs were discussed and how they help a business. As a way of reviewing, the studens played a game of Jeopardy. We want to thank Mr. G from the law firm of Foley and Gardner for coming and working with our class.
Students began to review for the measurement common assessment which we will take in the next couple of days. We began to make posters to help us remember the customary and metric measurements.
We take our final MAPs test on Monday.
Students began to review for the measurement common assessment which we will take in the next couple of days. We began to make posters to help us remember the customary and metric measurements.
We take our final MAPs test on Monday.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Last Day of April
This month we celebrated Earth Day by participating in a week long event. Students helped plant a tree, we listened to guest speakers, picked up garbage on the school grounds, and designed and created an outfit out of recycled material that Ms. Wall wore to a dance.
Students have begun to play kickball in gym class and at recess for intramural sports.
We have completed our language arts and reading MAPs tests. The math one will be completed next week.
In math, students are wrapping up the unit on measurement as we continue to work in guided math groups.
During music, students will be creating a 5 line poem called the Carnival of Animals.
In literacy, we are completing our study on energy sources, like light and sound, and we will be moving to our final inquiry on plants and animals.
Students have begun to play kickball in gym class and at recess for intramural sports.
We have completed our language arts and reading MAPs tests. The math one will be completed next week.
In math, students are wrapping up the unit on measurement as we continue to work in guided math groups.
During music, students will be creating a 5 line poem called the Carnival of Animals.
In literacy, we are completing our study on energy sources, like light and sound, and we will be moving to our final inquiry on plants and animals.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Open House
Just a reminder that conferences are being held on Tuesday, April 30 from 4:30 to 7:30. During that time, I will hold an open house for all students and parents from 5:30 to 7:00. Hope to see you there.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Thursday Update
This Monday we had our first MAPs test, Language Arts.
This week we had different assemblies for Earth week.
Today in S.E.L., we learned to make good decisions and we wrote letters to the third grade and to the students at Lincoln.
Today we got some library books for the first time in two weeks.
We finished reading guided reading books and also took a quiz.
Yesterday we picked up the garbage on the playground.
Typed by Austin M.
This week we had different assemblies for Earth week.
Today in S.E.L., we learned to make good decisions and we wrote letters to the third grade and to the students at Lincoln.
Today we got some library books for the first time in two weeks.
We finished reading guided reading books and also took a quiz.
Yesterday we picked up the garbage on the playground.
Typed by Austin M.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Friday Post
Students watched Ms. Wall model outfits for an Earth Week "Project Runway." We are proud to say our outfit was voted the top one, and Ms. Wall will model it at the dance Friday night.
We practiced another safety drill, this time for a tornado.
Students completed different mini-inquiry projects for Earth Week, as they worked with other students from Team Innov8ors.
Our spelling words this week revolved around Earth Week.
Students did a writing sample from the perspective of an animal that was near the BP oil spill.
MAPs test starts on Monday with language arts.
We practiced another safety drill, this time for a tornado.
Students completed different mini-inquiry projects for Earth Week, as they worked with other students from Team Innov8ors.
Our spelling words this week revolved around Earth Week.
Students did a writing sample from the perspective of an animal that was near the BP oil spill.
MAPs test starts on Monday with language arts.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Long Time No Post
It has been awhile since our last entry, but we have been busy working.
In math, students have begun a unit discussing measurement. We started our unit by reading a book called Millions to Measure. The main idea of the book was the development of different measurement systems. One topic has been our ability to convert between units. We have also looked at both the customary and metric units. Students have begun to calculate elapsed time while others began to work with volume of a prism.
In reading, students finished reading Owls in the Family. Stormy continues to read their book. Students have been practicing making inferences based on headings, finding the main idea and supporting details, and writing summaries. We have been using non-fiction books that discuss light, sound, and electricity to practice these skills.
In writing, to go along with our inquiry unit on energy, students read an Achieve3000 article called "Oil Spill in the Gulf." This article gave us background knowledge to help write a narrative from the point of view of an animal experiencing the BP oil spill. We have practiced some figurative language techniques, like simile, metaphor, and personification, that we will look to add to our writing. Also, we have completed our light/sound timelines on timetoast.com and a paragraph description of them.
We have been preparing for activities that will occur during our Earth Week coming up.
MAPs testing has begun, and we want all students to do their best and reach their growth goals.
In math, students have begun a unit discussing measurement. We started our unit by reading a book called Millions to Measure. The main idea of the book was the development of different measurement systems. One topic has been our ability to convert between units. We have also looked at both the customary and metric units. Students have begun to calculate elapsed time while others began to work with volume of a prism.
In reading, students finished reading Owls in the Family. Stormy continues to read their book. Students have been practicing making inferences based on headings, finding the main idea and supporting details, and writing summaries. We have been using non-fiction books that discuss light, sound, and electricity to practice these skills.
In writing, to go along with our inquiry unit on energy, students read an Achieve3000 article called "Oil Spill in the Gulf." This article gave us background knowledge to help write a narrative from the point of view of an animal experiencing the BP oil spill. We have practiced some figurative language techniques, like simile, metaphor, and personification, that we will look to add to our writing. Also, we have completed our light/sound timelines on timetoast.com and a paragraph description of them.
We have been preparing for activities that will occur during our Earth Week coming up.
MAPs testing has begun, and we want all students to do their best and reach their growth goals.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Weekly Review
We had the teachers talent show.
Students took their common assessment test on algebra.
Today was beach day.
we celebrated March Madness this week.
We have new groups in literacy.
We practiced our lockdown procedure.
We did experiments involving tuning forks.
We had relay races.
We had a chip shop fundraiser and a jump rope for heart fundraiser.
In music, we watched "Stomp".
The jump rope for heart funraiser is due next week.
Written by: Adriann K.
Students took their common assessment test on algebra.
Today was beach day.
we celebrated March Madness this week.
We have new groups in literacy.
We practiced our lockdown procedure.
We did experiments involving tuning forks.
We had relay races.
We had a chip shop fundraiser and a jump rope for heart fundraiser.
In music, we watched "Stomp".
The jump rope for heart funraiser is due next week.
Written by: Adriann K.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Moodle Time
Students spent time researching important events about light and sound that they would be able to put on a timeline. They will also have to write a paragraph that explains why they picked those events.
Thank You
I want to thank all the parents that were able to make it to the open house and conferences last night. There were a lot of positives discussed and I'm looking forward to a great finish to the school year.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Open House
Hello Parents,
I will be holding an open house from 3:45 to 4:30 on Monday before the scheduled parent/teacher conferences. Hope to see you there!
Mr. Irwin
I will be holding an open house from 3:45 to 4:30 on Monday before the scheduled parent/teacher conferences. Hope to see you there!
Mr. Irwin
Friday Assembly
Students were able to participate in a fitness assembly sponsored by Radio Disney. The students had a lot of fun and they were able to get very active.
Spring Concert
The students sang in the morning and the afternoon three songs based off the theme of fun. Thanks to Mrs. Bina for putting the concert together.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Highlights so Far this Week
Thursday we helped celebrate Pi Day. The class walked around the playground with the whole school a little more than 3 laps. Also, students had to use the number for pi (3.1415) in a creative story.
Students performed in their Spring concert. They had two performances and I am proud of their work.
Students started to use the Moodle program in order to research information about light and sound that will be put on a timeline.
During math, we have been practicing different algebra concepts. Some of the concepts we have worked on would include: order of operations, expressions, equations, variables, and factoring.
In our literacy block, students are reading 1 of 2 chapter books. The books both involve animals which will lead into our final inquiry of the year. Skills that we will practice our sequence of events, summarizing, and inferencing.
Students helped create a project for Kick Butts Day with their SEL teacher.
Student fundraising is still going on, so remember to bring back tickets when you have sold more than 5 items.
Students performed in their Spring concert. They had two performances and I am proud of their work.
Students started to use the Moodle program in order to research information about light and sound that will be put on a timeline.
During math, we have been practicing different algebra concepts. Some of the concepts we have worked on would include: order of operations, expressions, equations, variables, and factoring.
In our literacy block, students are reading 1 of 2 chapter books. The books both involve animals which will lead into our final inquiry of the year. Skills that we will practice our sequence of events, summarizing, and inferencing.
Students helped create a project for Kick Butts Day with their SEL teacher.
Student fundraising is still going on, so remember to bring back tickets when you have sold more than 5 items.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
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