Monday, November 16, 2015
Tape Teacher PTO Fundraiser
The Tape a Teacher Fundraiser that PTO is sponsoring is going on this week. Students have the opportunity to bring in money to place a chance for the teacher they would most like to see taped to a wall at our December Assembly. Each chance is $1. This should be fun!
Monday, November 9, 2015
November 9-13
Happy Monday!
REMINDER: How To ideas are to be signed and returned by tomorrow! Let us know if you have any questions about the project.
Wednesday, Nov. 11th, we are having our Veterans Day assembly. There is also a noon dismissal this day.
In writing this week, we will begin working on our How To drafts as well as learning several comma rules. Our How To presentations will take place on November 23-24.
In Reading this week we will continue learning about non-fiction text structures. This should help your child prepare for their book projects as we continue learning how to read and understand non-fiction texts. Book projects are due Nov. 23rd, AR tests for the book they've chosen need to be taken and PASSED by Nov. 18th.
In math this week we will continue practicing our rounding and estimating skills. We will apply these to word problems and build on these skills throughout the week.
In spelling we will get a new spelling list today (Monday) and have a spelling test this Friday.
In Social Studies, we will continue to learn about the First Missourians. The test for this unit is Nov. 17th. Students will be able to use their packets for a portion of the test so it is important they make sure they correct any missed questions as we go.
1/2 AR points are due Nov 19th!!
REMINDER: How To ideas are to be signed and returned by tomorrow! Let us know if you have any questions about the project.
Wednesday, Nov. 11th, we are having our Veterans Day assembly. There is also a noon dismissal this day.
In writing this week, we will begin working on our How To drafts as well as learning several comma rules. Our How To presentations will take place on November 23-24.
In Reading this week we will continue learning about non-fiction text structures. This should help your child prepare for their book projects as we continue learning how to read and understand non-fiction texts. Book projects are due Nov. 23rd, AR tests for the book they've chosen need to be taken and PASSED by Nov. 18th.
In math this week we will continue practicing our rounding and estimating skills. We will apply these to word problems and build on these skills throughout the week.
In spelling we will get a new spelling list today (Monday) and have a spelling test this Friday.
In Social Studies, we will continue to learn about the First Missourians. The test for this unit is Nov. 17th. Students will be able to use their packets for a portion of the test so it is important they make sure they correct any missed questions as we go.
1/2 AR points are due Nov 19th!!
Monday, November 2, 2015
November 2-6
Go Royals!!!!!
This week in reading we will begin working with non-fiction text. We will introduce our new book project for November. This project will be done over a non-fiction book. Your child will come home today (Monday) with the information for this. Book selection and approval is due this Friday.
In writing this week, we will begin working on writing expositions. We will learn transition words and different organizational patterns for creating this type of text. In November, the students will be writing "How to" papers and presenting/demonstrating their final papers. To be successful with this, we will first go over organizing this type of text before we begin drafting.
In Social Studies this week we will begin studying the first people of Missouri. This will tie into our Thanksgiving discussions as well as non-fiction texts. We will compare primary and secondary resources throughout this unit when looking at information presented in multiple ways.
In spelling this week we will start with a new list on Monday. The spelling test will be Friday. This word list focuses heavily on root words and the suffix -ible and -able.
In math girls week we will finish up our multiplication unit with a test on Monday. We will continue building on these skills throughout the week.
Have a great week!
Reminders:
Character Awards Assembly Tuesday 2:15
Friday 1:00 school play- send $1 with your child to school if you'd like them to attend with the class
This week in reading we will begin working with non-fiction text. We will introduce our new book project for November. This project will be done over a non-fiction book. Your child will come home today (Monday) with the information for this. Book selection and approval is due this Friday.
In writing this week, we will begin working on writing expositions. We will learn transition words and different organizational patterns for creating this type of text. In November, the students will be writing "How to" papers and presenting/demonstrating their final papers. To be successful with this, we will first go over organizing this type of text before we begin drafting.
In Social Studies this week we will begin studying the first people of Missouri. This will tie into our Thanksgiving discussions as well as non-fiction texts. We will compare primary and secondary resources throughout this unit when looking at information presented in multiple ways.
In spelling this week we will start with a new list on Monday. The spelling test will be Friday. This word list focuses heavily on root words and the suffix -ible and -able.
In math girls week we will finish up our multiplication unit with a test on Monday. We will continue building on these skills throughout the week.
Have a great week!
Reminders:
Character Awards Assembly Tuesday 2:15
Friday 1:00 school play- send $1 with your child to school if you'd like them to attend with the class
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
October 26-30
Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days (This week)
Mon: Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Wear pink!
Tues: Hats off to being drug free- Wear your hats!
Wed: Team up against drugs- Wear your favorite team clothing!
Thurs: Say BOO to drugs!- Wear your Halloween costume ALL DAY/favorite Halloween shirt- please NO MASKS, WEAPONS, OR BLOOD/GORE
Fri: Follow your dreams, Don't do drugs- Wear your PJ's!
This week we will be finishing up our Science unit with a test on Wednesday! The students have a packet that they can use during a portion of the test. Double checking answers and studying with this will help them prepare for it. We will move to a new Social Studies unit next week.
In math this week we will continue working on multiplication and division and discussing the relationship between these two functions. We are also studying properties and rules for both which can help us solve problems with unknowns. The math test will be next Monday. Reviewing vocabulary and class activities in their binders will help them be prepared.
In spelling this week we are working on the "ie" or "ei" rule. This may take more studying as this is somewhat confusing for a lot of students. The test will be on Friday. In this test we will also add a portion where we read them sentences and they must copy it down using correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
In writing this week we are continuing to form stories by focusing on the elements of plot. Each day we focus on a new element (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution). Teams are working together to create Halloween stories that we will edit and share on Monday. We are also continuing to review the parts of speech.
In reading this week we will finish up The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. With this story, we work on inferencing; using the explicit information from the text to fill in the blanks. On Friday, we will watch Bunnicula and Sleepy Hollow to compare the book to the movies.
Friday we will also be presenting the cereal box book projects! We have a lot of fun things planned for Friday, the students have been warned that if they don't have their book projects done, they won't participate in our fun afternoon. We will watch the movies from reading, have our ice cream sundaes from our multiplication facts tests, and have our pop/candy for AR points. Please help them remember to bring their projects on Friday so no one has to miss out on the fun!
Have a great week!
Mon: Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Wear pink!
Tues: Hats off to being drug free- Wear your hats!
Wed: Team up against drugs- Wear your favorite team clothing!
Thurs: Say BOO to drugs!- Wear your Halloween costume ALL DAY/favorite Halloween shirt- please NO MASKS, WEAPONS, OR BLOOD/GORE
Fri: Follow your dreams, Don't do drugs- Wear your PJ's!
This week we will be finishing up our Science unit with a test on Wednesday! The students have a packet that they can use during a portion of the test. Double checking answers and studying with this will help them prepare for it. We will move to a new Social Studies unit next week.
In math this week we will continue working on multiplication and division and discussing the relationship between these two functions. We are also studying properties and rules for both which can help us solve problems with unknowns. The math test will be next Monday. Reviewing vocabulary and class activities in their binders will help them be prepared.
In spelling this week we are working on the "ie" or "ei" rule. This may take more studying as this is somewhat confusing for a lot of students. The test will be on Friday. In this test we will also add a portion where we read them sentences and they must copy it down using correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
In writing this week we are continuing to form stories by focusing on the elements of plot. Each day we focus on a new element (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution). Teams are working together to create Halloween stories that we will edit and share on Monday. We are also continuing to review the parts of speech.
In reading this week we will finish up The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. With this story, we work on inferencing; using the explicit information from the text to fill in the blanks. On Friday, we will watch Bunnicula and Sleepy Hollow to compare the book to the movies.
Friday we will also be presenting the cereal box book projects! We have a lot of fun things planned for Friday, the students have been warned that if they don't have their book projects done, they won't participate in our fun afternoon. We will watch the movies from reading, have our ice cream sundaes from our multiplication facts tests, and have our pop/candy for AR points. Please help them remember to bring their projects on Friday so no one has to miss out on the fun!
Have a great week!
Monday, October 19, 2015
October 19-21
Welcome to 2nd Quarter! Remember: No school Thursday or Friday!
This is going to be a short but busy week. Parent-Teacher conferences will be tomorrow night (Tuesday) and Wednesday night from 4-8. The office has your scheduled conference time if you need to call and reschedule or double check your time!
In reading this week we will continue working on inferences and vocabulary as we start reading The Legend of the Sleepy Hollow. We will also continue Literature Circle group work.
In writing, we are creating silly stories with our partners. We will also review the parts of speech and grammar conventions that we have worked on throughout the 1st quarter.
In Math this week we will continue working on factors/multiples while also reviewing place value through station activities.
In spelling, we will get a new list Monday and work on spelling those words using different strategies. You will notice the list this week is a review list. It is a combination of the words on the lists 1-5. The test will be next week since this is a short week.
In science this week we will continue learning about renewable and nonrenewable resources. We will learn what these are and what those words mean while also learning how we can help in their conservation.
Reminder: Book projects (Cereal boxes) are due October 30th!
This is going to be a short but busy week. Parent-Teacher conferences will be tomorrow night (Tuesday) and Wednesday night from 4-8. The office has your scheduled conference time if you need to call and reschedule or double check your time!
In reading this week we will continue working on inferences and vocabulary as we start reading The Legend of the Sleepy Hollow. We will also continue Literature Circle group work.
In writing, we are creating silly stories with our partners. We will also review the parts of speech and grammar conventions that we have worked on throughout the 1st quarter.
In Math this week we will continue working on factors/multiples while also reviewing place value through station activities.
In spelling, we will get a new list Monday and work on spelling those words using different strategies. You will notice the list this week is a review list. It is a combination of the words on the lists 1-5. The test will be next week since this is a short week.
In science this week we will continue learning about renewable and nonrenewable resources. We will learn what these are and what those words mean while also learning how we can help in their conservation.
Reminder: Book projects (Cereal boxes) are due October 30th!
Monday, October 12, 2015
October 12-16
Reminder: Quarter 1 ends Friday, Friday is a noon dismissal
Progress Reports will be handed out at parent-teacher conferences
In reading this week we will continue working on inferences as we read Bunnicula. We will also be starting new books in our literature circle groups.
In writing, we will continue working on our Monster Narratives. We will have our final drafts done by Friday so the grade will be on their progress reports.
In social studies, we will have our test over Government Tuesday, October 13th. We will then switch back to science and begin studying renewable and nonrenewable resources. We will do this while also continuing to learn more about the scientific method.
In spelling this week we will begin working with a new words list on Monday. The test on these words will be Friday, the 16th.
Thanks, have a good week!
Progress Reports will be handed out at parent-teacher conferences
In reading this week we will continue working on inferences as we read Bunnicula. We will also be starting new books in our literature circle groups.
In writing, we will continue working on our Monster Narratives. We will have our final drafts done by Friday so the grade will be on their progress reports.
In social studies, we will have our test over Government Tuesday, October 13th. We will then switch back to science and begin studying renewable and nonrenewable resources. We will do this while also continuing to learn more about the scientific method.
In spelling this week we will begin working with a new words list on Monday. The test on these words will be Friday, the 16th.
Thanks, have a good week!
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Oct 5-9
So sorry for the late post!!
A couple reminders:
-Notes will be coming home with your parent/teacher conference date and time, be sure to look for them!
-AR points are due Friday, October 16th- this is also the end of the quarter
-Grade cards will be given to you at conferences
This week in reading we are studying inferences. We are practicing making inferences based on explicit information by working with pictures, videos, and books. We are also finishing up literature circle books. This means they will be taking AR quizzes over these books this week.
In writing, we are beginning our Monster Narratives. The students will work on their first drafts all this week. They are also working on a project in art to go along with their narratives. Their finals drafts will be on display at conferences.
In math this week we are continuing our multiplication review. We believe the basic multiplication facts are so important that we want them to have these facts down so they can be successful later on in math as skills build on each other.
In SS we are continuing to learn about Missouri's local government as well as the federal government. We are also learning about who represents our state at these levels. The SS test will be next Tuesday, October 13th.
The spelling test for list 4 is this Friday, October 9th.
Have a great week!
A couple reminders:
-Notes will be coming home with your parent/teacher conference date and time, be sure to look for them!
-AR points are due Friday, October 16th- this is also the end of the quarter
-Grade cards will be given to you at conferences
This week in reading we are studying inferences. We are practicing making inferences based on explicit information by working with pictures, videos, and books. We are also finishing up literature circle books. This means they will be taking AR quizzes over these books this week.
In writing, we are beginning our Monster Narratives. The students will work on their first drafts all this week. They are also working on a project in art to go along with their narratives. Their finals drafts will be on display at conferences.
In math this week we are continuing our multiplication review. We believe the basic multiplication facts are so important that we want them to have these facts down so they can be successful later on in math as skills build on each other.
In SS we are continuing to learn about Missouri's local government as well as the federal government. We are also learning about who represents our state at these levels. The SS test will be next Tuesday, October 13th.
The spelling test for list 4 is this Friday, October 9th.
Have a great week!
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