Read!
PJ day this Thursday! Students may bring pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals for The Polar Express.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Monday, December 18, 2017
Final Week!
Only homework in ELA is to read!
Check assignment sheet for any math.
Thursday is PJ day and students can bring pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals for when we watch The Polar Express with the K-4 students.
For this final school week of 2017, we are finishing assignments and then having fun doing things we often don't get to do! Here is a picture of some girls making snowmen! 5th grade must have the following assignments finished: reading check-in, Short focused research project, and informative writing pre-assessment. 4th grade needs to finish their short-focused research projects.
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| You are never too old to make a snowman! |
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Conscious Discipline
Grammar Minute, Read, and finish math.
I have mentioned a few times that as a school, we are reading Conscious Discipline, by Dr. Becky Bailey. Part of Conscious Discipline is learning how the brain works. We learn the Brain State Model which links what is going on in the brain with the behavior the child is showing. There are 3 states: The Survival State, The Emotional State, and The Executive State. I have shown the 4th and 5th grades a video by Dr. Bailey explaining these states using a hand model. I am linking a similar video here for you to watch. Today, the 4th grade also learned about The Conflict Cycle. The 5th grade will learn about it tomorrow.
It's important for students to understand why they may behave a certain way. If they can understand the brain states & the conflict cycle, then they will have tools to change their behavior. We want children to self-regulate themselves. It is our job to teach them how to do that.
This video explains Logical Consequences. I think it is important that logical and natural consequences be used. I will continue to link information and videos about Conscious Discipline and The Conflict Cycle.
I have mentioned a few times that as a school, we are reading Conscious Discipline, by Dr. Becky Bailey. Part of Conscious Discipline is learning how the brain works. We learn the Brain State Model which links what is going on in the brain with the behavior the child is showing. There are 3 states: The Survival State, The Emotional State, and The Executive State. I have shown the 4th and 5th grades a video by Dr. Bailey explaining these states using a hand model. I am linking a similar video here for you to watch. Today, the 4th grade also learned about The Conflict Cycle. The 5th grade will learn about it tomorrow.
It's important for students to understand why they may behave a certain way. If they can understand the brain states & the conflict cycle, then they will have tools to change their behavior. We want children to self-regulate themselves. It is our job to teach them how to do that.
This video explains Logical Consequences. I think it is important that logical and natural consequences be used. I will continue to link information and videos about Conscious Discipline and The Conflict Cycle.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Holiday Concert
Homework:
Grammar Minute 50 & Read!!!!
Math due Friday.
Thursday night is the holiday concert. I will be at school by 6:15. Students should come to the room.
Grammar Minute 50 & Read!!!!
Math due Friday.
Thursday night is the holiday concert. I will be at school by 6:15. Students should come to the room.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Short Focused Research!
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| Working hard on Short Focused Research Projects! |
Grammar Minute 49 and Read! Math is due on Friday. Our concert is this Thursday at 6:30. Students should come to our room at 6:15.
Monday, December 11, 2017
Winter Concert
Homework:
Grammar Minute 48 and READ!!
Math is due on Friday.
The concert is this Thursday. I will not be here until 6:15 pm. I hope to have someone in my room at 6:10. I will keep you updated.
Grammar Minute 48 and READ!!
Math is due on Friday.
The concert is this Thursday. I will not be here until 6:15 pm. I hope to have someone in my room at 6:10. I will keep you updated.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Free Choice Friday
Homework:
Grammar Minute 47
READ!!
Finish math by Friday
Next Thursday night is the holiday concert.
Free choice Friday is for students who finish certain assignments by Friday. For example, this week the 5th graders need to have their story planners done for the "If I Fell Asleep For 20 Years" story. The 4th graders need to have their writing planner done for the Fidget Spinner opinion piece. Students always have ample time to finish an assignment that is required to be done by Friday Free Choice time. Free Choice time is meant to motivate the students to be on task during the week. If a student does not have the assignment done, then I can work with them on Friday.
Grammar Minute 47
READ!!
Finish math by Friday
Next Thursday night is the holiday concert.
Free choice Friday is for students who finish certain assignments by Friday. For example, this week the 5th graders need to have their story planners done for the "If I Fell Asleep For 20 Years" story. The 4th graders need to have their writing planner done for the Fidget Spinner opinion piece. Students always have ample time to finish an assignment that is required to be done by Friday Free Choice time. Free Choice time is meant to motivate the students to be on task during the week. If a student does not have the assignment done, then I can work with them on Friday.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Pollinator Garden
Homework:
Grammar Minute 46 and READ!!
Finish math by Friday
At 2:30 this afternoon, we all met out up at Grady's Garden to spreads seeds that will grow into beautiful spring flowers.
Grammar Minute 46 and READ!!
Finish math by Friday
At 2:30 this afternoon, we all met out up at Grady's Garden to spreads seeds that will grow into beautiful spring flowers.
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| Getting ready to spread some goodness! |
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| Spreading the seeds. |
Monday, December 4, 2017
Public Service Announcements & Curriculum Information
Homework:
Grammar Minute 44
READ!!!! Reading Check-Ins will be done weekly starting this week. Different parts of the form will be completed each week. This week, the students need to complete the first two questions.
5th-grade reading check-in
4th-grade reading check-in
Math homework is due on Friday.
Please sign the report card envelope and return to school.
***** Jay Peak Group: This Wednesday there is a meeting. A bright green notice was sent home with your child today.
By the end of this week, the students will start working on Short Focused Research Projects.
Here is the template for each grade.
5th-grade SFRP
4th-grade SFRP
These will bring us up to our December break.
Here are two more videos from our assembly on composting and recycling.
Grammar Minute 44
READ!!!! Reading Check-Ins will be done weekly starting this week. Different parts of the form will be completed each week. This week, the students need to complete the first two questions.
5th-grade reading check-in
4th-grade reading check-in
Math homework is due on Friday.
Please sign the report card envelope and return to school.
***** Jay Peak Group: This Wednesday there is a meeting. A bright green notice was sent home with your child today.
By the end of this week, the students will start working on Short Focused Research Projects.
Here is the template for each grade.
5th-grade SFRP
4th-grade SFRP
These will bring us up to our December break.
Here are two more videos from our assembly on composting and recycling.
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