November 11: Cyber Bullying Night at 6 p.m.
November 13: Fuddrucker's Night from 4-8 p.m. (See you there around 7)
November 17: Thanksgiving Lunch for 4B from 11:45-12:30
November 19: 4 1/2 Progress Reports go home
November 24th-28: Thanksgiving Break!
Monday, November 10, 2014
Week of November 10, 2014
Social Studies: We wrapped up our Explorers unit with an open book test today. We are going to begin our study of Colonial America by reading a story about the lost colony of Roanoke. Students are going to write an opinion piece in class about what they think happened at Roanoke.
Reading: We are connecting "Theme" or the lessons of a book as we wrap up our chapter books. Students are asked to finish their reading group chapter book by next Friday (November 21st). They will need to complete their plot organizers on that date as well.
Here are the components to this week's Weekly 5:
Research and Writing Mini-Bites: We are on week 4, so that means a quiz will be coming up on Friday. You can look at old mini bites to help prepare for the quiz.
Reading: We are connecting "Theme" or the lessons of a book as we wrap up our chapter books. Students are asked to finish their reading group chapter book by next Friday (November 21st). They will need to complete their plot organizers on that date as well.
Here are the components to this week's Weekly 5:
Reading Skill: Read your group reading book to complete book by November 21st.
Work on Writing: Compare yourself to the main
character: What is a similarity and a difference? Be sure to elaborate
and explain why these are similarities and differences. Write at least 10 sentences. Be sure to
include a bold beginning and excellent ending.
Word Work: Vocab organizer for "oblige"
Listen to Reading: Study Island 2d: Theme
Homework: Eagle Eye due on Wednesday if your child's book is completed. We are almost at the mid-point, so remember: 4 Non-fiction points and 5 Fiction points!Monday, November 3, 2014
Week of November 3rd
Math:
We are multiplying two digits by two digits. There are a myriad of strategies we use to solve the problems. Using the online math book for extra support is a great way to get more reinforcement at home. The chapter 5 test will be next Tuesday. In the meantime continue to practice multiplication facts. Having strong fundamentals is a great way to be successful in math.
Science:
The students are learning about simple machines. This Friday the students will take a test on both simple machines and force and motion.
Reading:
*We are continuing character perspectives in reading this week. Students are asked to take an event in the story and explain how two characters have a different perspective of the event. They are also asked to support their claims with evidence from the text.
Social Studies:
*We are wrapping up explorers this week. We will discuss examples of cooperation and conflict between Native Americans and Europeans. We will complete a close reading activity and finish up the unit with an open notes/book test on Friday.
Language:
*All Explorer Journals should be completed and turned in.
*We are on week 3 of Research and Writing Mini Bites.
We are multiplying two digits by two digits. There are a myriad of strategies we use to solve the problems. Using the online math book for extra support is a great way to get more reinforcement at home. The chapter 5 test will be next Tuesday. In the meantime continue to practice multiplication facts. Having strong fundamentals is a great way to be successful in math.
Science:
The students are learning about simple machines. This Friday the students will take a test on both simple machines and force and motion.
Reading:
*We are continuing character perspectives in reading this week. Students are asked to take an event in the story and explain how two characters have a different perspective of the event. They are also asked to support their claims with evidence from the text.
Social Studies:
*We are wrapping up explorers this week. We will discuss examples of cooperation and conflict between Native Americans and Europeans. We will complete a close reading activity and finish up the unit with an open notes/book test on Friday.
Language:
*All Explorer Journals should be completed and turned in.
*We are on week 3 of Research and Writing Mini Bites.
Friday, October 31, 2014
College Trivia
1 1.
Which college has the world’s largest contiguous college campus, spanning more
than 27,000 acres of woodlands, meadows and streams. There are 47 primary
buildings on campus, including 15 classroom facilities and 10 residence halls?
2.
What college did George Washington Carver
attend and graduate from?
3.
Which college mascot is the Polar Bear?
4.
Which
college began in 1910 as a teacher training college and has Falcons as its
mascot?
5.
What Jesuit Catholic college is located in
Cleveland Ohio?
6.
What University is known as the first medical
research University?
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
A Few Reminders
*Friday is a SOAR day in specials. Please be sure that your child brings his or her tennis shoes, because they will be needed!
*Daylight Savings time ends on Sunday November, 2nd. Don't forget to "Fall Back!" This is also a great time to change the batteries on your smoke alarms!
*Also, Tuesday, November 4th is a Holiday for students and a training day for teachers. I know the kids will be THRILLED!
*The Fall Dance has been moved to February. It was a Big Shanty tradition, so I am sad to hear this. I will see you there in February, though!
*Picture Retake day will be November 6th.
*Daylight Savings time ends on Sunday November, 2nd. Don't forget to "Fall Back!" This is also a great time to change the batteries on your smoke alarms!
*Also, Tuesday, November 4th is a Holiday for students and a training day for teachers. I know the kids will be THRILLED!
*The Fall Dance has been moved to February. It was a Big Shanty tradition, so I am sad to hear this. I will see you there in February, though!
*Picture Retake day will be November 6th.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Explorer Journal
Social Studies:
I have decided to extend the deadline for the Explorer's Journal project for Gordon's homeroom to Wednesday, October 29th.
The journals of Mr. Desin's homeroom will be due on Friday, October 31st.
Reading:
We are continuing to read our fiction chapter books. This week, we are focusing on comparing perspectives of characters in our books.
Mini Bites:
We are going to work on Research and Writing Mini Bites for the 2nd 9 weeks to help us with revising and editing.
I have decided to extend the deadline for the Explorer's Journal project for Gordon's homeroom to Wednesday, October 29th.
The journals of Mr. Desin's homeroom will be due on Friday, October 31st.
Reading:
We are continuing to read our fiction chapter books. This week, we are focusing on comparing perspectives of characters in our books.
Mini Bites:
We are going to work on Research and Writing Mini Bites for the 2nd 9 weeks to help us with revising and editing.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Explorer Journal
Social Studies and Language Arts:
For the past few weeks, we have been gathering information about explorers. Students are completing journal entries about an explorer they have chosen. Students are asked to write from the perspective of an explorer to complete four narrative journal entries. These will be due on Tuesday, October 28th. Please see your child's Social Studies folder to view the checklist and expectations for this project.
Describe the reasons for, obstacles to, and accomplishments of the
Spanish, French, and English explorations of John Cabot, Vasco Nunez Balboa,
Juan Ponce de Leon, Christopher Columbus, Henry Hudson, and Jacques Cartier.
In reading, we are reading fiction chapter books. We have been discussing setting, character, and plot. We will continue reading these chapter books over the next few weeks and begin main idea and summarizing. I am enjoying the higher level conversations we are having while discussing these books together.
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