PS-When I looked back at yesterday's blog, I couldn't see the video of CHAD I posted. Please google, Katy Perry Roar CHAD and you will be brought to it. Sorry for any confusion.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
December 19, 2013
There is math sheet 52 tonight for homework. Tomorrow is our last day of gaming. Thank you to Mrs. Johnson for organizing this and bringing the students down to the public library for gaming Fridays. The students will be able to send in a nice donation to the Children's Miracle Hospital at Fletcher Allen. Only a few students still owe work. Please ask your child if she or he owes any assignments. These assignments are reading log from last week, narrative writing, and CNN questions. Please have a wonderful vacation with your family. Be safe with any travels you may have. Warmest Wishes, Stacey
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
December 18, 2013
Homework:
Math-sheet 51
CNN due tomorrow
Narrative 1st draft due Friday
Reading Log
Today was spent finishing different assignments and practicing for tonight's concert. The concert starts at 6:30 pm.
Tomorrow we will spend some time planning out an imovie that we will make after vacation. It is going to be to Katy Perry's song "Roar". We are modeling it after a video that Children's Hospital at Dartmouth did. Our video will have the theme of kindness, compassion, and how "not" to be mean to others. Here is the video that we are using as our model.
Math-sheet 51
CNN due tomorrow
Narrative 1st draft due Friday
Reading Log
Today was spent finishing different assignments and practicing for tonight's concert. The concert starts at 6:30 pm.
Tomorrow we will spend some time planning out an imovie that we will make after vacation. It is going to be to Katy Perry's song "Roar". We are modeling it after a video that Children's Hospital at Dartmouth did. Our video will have the theme of kindness, compassion, and how "not" to be mean to others. Here is the video that we are using as our model.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
December 17, 2013
Well, first day back in the classroom and I forgot to do the blog! It hit me last night as I was doing homework for today! I am very happy to be back in the room full time! I missed the kids so much. Thank you all for being supportive of Mrs. Wilkins while she spent her time with us. She loves Fairfield and really loves the kids. It is not easy to have a student teacher, but it is rewarding. Mrs. Wilkins was my 5th student teacher. Hosting a student teacher makes me reflect on my teaching practices and ask myself if I am using best and current practices.
Homework and Classwork:
Math-sheet 50
Reading-Log and any comprehension packets
Social Studies-CNN, due Thursday (the students did not get back last week's CNN)
Writing-Narrative, 1st draft is due on Friday by the end of Language Arts.
Homework and Classwork:
Math-sheet 50
Reading-Log and any comprehension packets
Social Studies-CNN, due Thursday (the students did not get back last week's CNN)
Writing-Narrative, 1st draft is due on Friday by the end of Language Arts.
- All homework and classwork is to be done by Friday at 12:30. From 12:30 to 2:30 the middle school is having a reward afternoon. We do this once a month for students who consistently get their work done on time. My room will be the work room. Any student who owes work will work on it during this time. If a student is sent out of the room to Ms. Rolla's on Friday then he or she may not participate.
Students share their work with the rest of the class.
Reminders:
- This Friday is the last gaming morning. If your child has not brought in the $2.00 please send it in this week. Also, there were some students who did not bring back the permission slip. There is still time to send it in for Friday morning.
- k-5 concert is tonight and Middle School is tomorrow night. Jazz band, band, and chorus will participate.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
December 12, 2013
Sorry! I forgot to post a blog yesterday. (Don't you love a teacher who doesn't do HER homework?)
Homework:
Math - Sheet 48
Language Arts - Reading log due next Tuesday
Social Studies - None
Science - None
Today's Highlights:
We were making more connections between our classes today. We learned why the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn (which we've located during social studies) are at 23.5 degrees north and 23.5 degrees south (related to our discoveries in science). We also calculated the distance around the Earth as a math exercise recently.
Other News:
- Please send report card envelopes back so we can reuse them each trimester.
Homework:
Math - Sheet 48
Language Arts - Reading log due next Tuesday
Social Studies - None
Science - None
Today's Highlights:
We were making more connections between our classes today. We learned why the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn (which we've located during social studies) are at 23.5 degrees north and 23.5 degrees south (related to our discoveries in science). We also calculated the distance around the Earth as a math exercise recently.
Other News:
- Please send report card envelopes back so we can reuse them each trimester.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
December 10, 2013
Homework:
Math - Sheet 46
Language Arts - None
Social Studies - Latitude/longitude practice sheet due tomorrow (most students finished already); CNN question set due Thursday, 12/12
Science - Quiz on the seasons tomorrow
Today's Highlights:
We were checking on the worms today, and we found out they LOVE melon. There was a large pile of worms feasting on one piece of melon while completely ignoring the apple cores and carrot pieces they get every day.
Other News:
- "Take Home Tuesday" packets went home today. Please sign and return them.
- Report cards for the first trimester go home on Wednesday.
- Mrs. Wilkins will be done her solo teaching on Friday. Then she's off to a long-term sub job on Monday. This is a much quicker transition than we all expected. Let's have a great week together!
Math - Sheet 46
Language Arts - None
Social Studies - Latitude/longitude practice sheet due tomorrow (most students finished already); CNN question set due Thursday, 12/12
Science - Quiz on the seasons tomorrow
Today's Highlights:
We were checking on the worms today, and we found out they LOVE melon. There was a large pile of worms feasting on one piece of melon while completely ignoring the apple cores and carrot pieces they get every day.
Other News:
- "Take Home Tuesday" packets went home today. Please sign and return them.
- Report cards for the first trimester go home on Wednesday.
- Mrs. Wilkins will be done her solo teaching on Friday. Then she's off to a long-term sub job on Monday. This is a much quicker transition than we all expected. Let's have a great week together!
Monday, December 9, 2013
December 9, 2013
Homework:
Math - Sheet 45
Language Arts - Reading log due tomorrow
Social Studies - None
Science - Quiz on the seasons on Wednesday
Today's Highlights:
The students have become very skilled at finding absolute locations on the globe by latitude and longitude. We're making great connections between our social studies and science work. Ask your student to tell you why the Southern Hemisphere's seasons are opposite ours.
Other News:
- Report cards for the first trimester go home on Wednesday.
- Mrs. Wilkins will be done her solo teaching on Friday. Then she's off to a long-term sub job on Monday. This is a much quicker transition than we all expected. Let's have a great week together!
Math - Sheet 45
Language Arts - Reading log due tomorrow
Social Studies - None
Science - Quiz on the seasons on Wednesday
Today's Highlights:
The students have become very skilled at finding absolute locations on the globe by latitude and longitude. We're making great connections between our social studies and science work. Ask your student to tell you why the Southern Hemisphere's seasons are opposite ours.
Other News:
- Report cards for the first trimester go home on Wednesday.
- Mrs. Wilkins will be done her solo teaching on Friday. Then she's off to a long-term sub job on Monday. This is a much quicker transition than we all expected. Let's have a great week together!
Thursday, December 5, 2013
December 5, 2013
Homework:
Math - Sheet 44
Language Arts - Reading log due Dec. 10
Social Studies - None
Science - "Seasons" lab packet due at the end of science class tomorrow
(Most students have turned it in already.)
Today's Highlights:
Today was GREAT! We explored the globe on Google Earth, we started some more difficult math problems, and we continued working on narratives in small groups. Above all, we learned several new things while having fun and keeping our behaviors positive. This guy captures our mood today.
Math - Sheet 44
Language Arts - Reading log due Dec. 10
Social Studies - None
Science - "Seasons" lab packet due at the end of science class tomorrow
(Most students have turned it in already.)
Today's Highlights:
Today was GREAT! We explored the globe on Google Earth, we started some more difficult math problems, and we continued working on narratives in small groups. Above all, we learned several new things while having fun and keeping our behaviors positive. This guy captures our mood today.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
December 4, 2013
Homework:
Math - Sheet 43
Language Arts - Reading log due Dec. 10
Social Studies - CNN question set; revisions of last CNN also due (if necessary)
Science - None
Today's Highlights:
For the past week or so, students have been learning to divide fractions. Here was one of our early lessons.
The problems have been getting more complex, and the kids are doing VERY WELL! Here's a picture of the work some students did on the board today. I'm so proud of them.
Math - Sheet 43
Language Arts - Reading log due Dec. 10
Social Studies - CNN question set; revisions of last CNN also due (if necessary)
Science - None
Today's Highlights:
For the past week or so, students have been learning to divide fractions. Here was one of our early lessons.
The problems have been getting more complex, and the kids are doing VERY WELL! Here's a picture of the work some students did on the board today. I'm so proud of them.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
December 3, 2013
Homework:
Math - Sheets 41 and 42
Language Arts - Story map (*most kids handed this in already); new reading log due Dec. 10
Social Studies - CNN question set due Dec. 5
Science - None
Today's Highlights:
- Today we starting talking about latitude and longitude. Ask your kids what local connection we have to the establishment of the prime meridian!
Other Information:
Today was another "Take-Home Tuesday." Parents, please look for the blue paper/packet, and sign it to confirm you've seen your student's work. These packets need to be RETURNED to school. (If you still have the first one at home, please send it back. I'm missing several of them.) Thank you!
Math - Sheets 41 and 42
Language Arts - Story map (*most kids handed this in already); new reading log due Dec. 10
Social Studies - CNN question set due Dec. 5
Science - None
Today's Highlights:
- Today we starting talking about latitude and longitude. Ask your kids what local connection we have to the establishment of the prime meridian!
Other Information:
Today was another "Take-Home Tuesday." Parents, please look for the blue paper/packet, and sign it to confirm you've seen your student's work. These packets need to be RETURNED to school. (If you still have the first one at home, please send it back. I'm missing several of them.) Thank you!
Monday, December 2, 2013
December 2, 2013
Homework:
Math - Sheet #40 (This is from before break; DON'T WORRY if you don't have it.)
Language Arts - Extra credit reading log due tomorrow; new reading log due Dec. 10
Social Studies - None
Science - None
Today's Highlights:
- Today was mostly review or "memory refreshers" of what we covered before break. Tomorrow we'll dig in with new learning. We also learned that we'll have a new student joining our class tomorrow!
Other Information:
Tomorrow will be another "Take-Home Tuesday," and we have a LOT of papers to send home. Parents, please look for the blue paper/packet, and sign it to confirm you've seen your student's work. These packets need to be RETURNED to school. (If you still have the first one at home, please send it back. I'm missing several of them.) Thank you!
Math - Sheet #40 (This is from before break; DON'T WORRY if you don't have it.)
Language Arts - Extra credit reading log due tomorrow; new reading log due Dec. 10
Social Studies - None
Science - None
Today's Highlights:
- Today was mostly review or "memory refreshers" of what we covered before break. Tomorrow we'll dig in with new learning. We also learned that we'll have a new student joining our class tomorrow!
Other Information:
Tomorrow will be another "Take-Home Tuesday," and we have a LOT of papers to send home. Parents, please look for the blue paper/packet, and sign it to confirm you've seen your student's work. These packets need to be RETURNED to school. (If you still have the first one at home, please send it back. I'm missing several of them.) Thank you!
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