Wednesday, October 15
Math~~practiced 8 times; took timed test; practiced division with 1 digit into 3 and 4; worksheet
Writing~~continued working on scary story; discussed onomatopoeia--students are to include this in their story
Reading~~read silently in library book and wrote questions that they had as they read; went to library
Science~~none
Social Studies~~continued reading about explorers and exporation
FYI~~Popcorn money due tomorrow for Friday Popcorn $.25 per bag; no band tomorrow--Brass on Friday; PTA Bingo Night tomorrow night - come and join the fun!
Thursday, October 9
Math~~none
Writing~~worked on Native American project
Reading~~TFK--looked for facts and opinions; worksheet on fact and opinion
Science~~none
Social Studies~~Guest, Mr. Magee, shared his information about Spanish explorers. Very interesting.
FYI~~woodwinds sectional during band on Friday; ice cream will be sold during lunch tomorrow.
Monday, October 6
First let me apologize for not entering information last week. I was in the throws of coming down with a bad cold and by the end of each day I was dragging myself home and into bed early. I got lots of rest this past weekend and finally feel like I might survive. Many thanks to my class for helping me get through the week. They were very patient and kind. They were very sweet to me on Friday for my birthday.
Math~~timed test--some students need to be practicing their time tables at home everyday. Knowing your time tables helps with division (which we started today) and fractions. Began practicing long division (the traditional way--this is the way you and I learned it when we were in school).
Writing~~began working on compare and contrast paragraphs about Native Americans
Reading~~worksheet on sequencing events in a story; read silently
Science~~none
Social Studies~~introduced Native American project we will be working on this week
FYI~~Full band tomorrow--Some students are forgetting to bring their instruments on full band days. Please check with you child as they leave the house in the morning. We have full band (everyone goes) on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Friday is a sectional day. We always note in our planners on Thursday who has sectional the next day. This week on Friday is woodwinds. Thank you for your help.
Thursday, September 11
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Math~~timed test; long division worksheet -- one digit into 4 digits
Writing~~worked on compare/contrast paragraphs about Native Americans
Reading~~silent reading; went to library
Science~~none
Social Studies~~worked on project for Native Americans
FYI~~no band tomorrow; woodwinds sectional practice for band on Friday, no brass instruments; Ice cream for sale during lunch on Friday; No School on Monday, Oct. 13.
Tuesday, October 7
Math~~multiplication timed test; worksheet on simple division -- one digit into three digits.
Writing~~continued working on compare/contrast paragraphs about Native Americans
Reading~~read story, Train to Somewhere, and practiced reading strategy of questioning.
Science~~none
Social Studies~~continued working on Native American paragraphs.
FYI~~Full band tomorrow; woodwinds sectional on Friday--includes flutes, clarinets, and saxophones. Brass do not need to bring instruments on Friday but do practice everyday.
Tuesday, October 14
Math~~practiced 8's times tables; took timed test; practiced long division
Writing~~started Halloween fictional story
Reading~~discussed reading strategy--questioning
Science~~none
Social Studies~~began reading and discussing Unit 2 Explorers
FYI~~planning for Halloween party--students need to ask parents about what they can provide for our party on Friday, Oct. 31. Full band and Library tomorrow.
Friday, October 10
Math~~timed test; reviewed and practiced one digit into 2 and 3 digits
Writing~~finishing up on Native American project
Reading~~read and summarized article in National Geographic Magazine
Science~~none
Social Studies~~continued work on project; self-evaluated project
FYI~~No school on Monday--Columbus Day.
Monday, October 20
Math~~timed test; division worksheet--most students did not finish this sheet and they took it home for homework; worked on computers for math
Writing~~worked on editing our Halloween stories; started Lesson 1 of the vocabulary packet; I encouraged the students to try to included 1 or 2 of the vocabulary words in their Halloween story.
Reading~~continued using the questioning strategy during reading; read a short article about the first astronauts that landed on the moon
Science~~none
Social Studies~~continued reading social studies book about early explorers
FYI~~full band tomorrow; unicycle club tomorrow.
Thursday, October 16
Math~~none
Writing~~none
Reading~~read "Living Lights" in the National Geographic Magazine and wrote questions as they read
Science~~began next Variable investigation--Boat Building. Students made 3 cm boats (paper cups) and tested them for # of passengers (pennies) they would hold before sinking
Social Studies~~D.G. 6.4
FYI~~PTA Bingo night tonight; parents sign planners tonight; brass instruments (only) sectional tomorrow.
