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.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
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
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