Happy Monday!! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and stayed safe through those bad storms. Can you believe tomorrow is already May?! The end of the year is right around the corner and we are still working hard finishing up things in the classroom. Please continue to work with your students on their multiplication facts so everyone can enjoy the ice cream party on May 22.
This week:
Math- We are finishing up adding and subtracting fractions and will be doing a review game today before we take our multiple choice and free response quizzes on Tuesday and Wednesday. After this week we will begin learning about fractions and decimals.
Spelling- This week we are all finishing up our word sorts. Blue group will test on Tuesday, yellow group will test on Wednesday, and green group with test on Thursday.
Writing- We are finishing up our ABC books that we have all created for our Kindergarten buddies.
Science- This week we are focusing on the nervous system as well as good hygiene.
Social Studies- We are continuing to learn about the Cherokee and Yurok Tribes.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Weekly Update- April 23-April 27
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.
This is my last week in the classroom and I cannot believe this week has already come. I have learned SO much from your students and I cannot wait to teach my future students all your students have taught me. :)
This week:
Math: We are continuing to work with fractions and this week, we are learning how to add and subtract fractions. The students are doing such a great job on their fractions, I am very impressed. Please please please continue to work with your students on their multiplication facts as our ice cream party is less than a month away.
Spelling- All of our tests are finished and each group received a new set of words. Tests will be next week!
Science- We are continuing our unit on Health and this week we are learning about the muscular and circulatory system.
Writing- We are continuing to work in our seed books and today we are on journal 27. These journal writings are getting better and better!! Along with our seed books, we are also working on our ABC books that we are making for our buddies.
Social Studies- Our next tribe that we are going to focus on is the Cherokee tribe.
Dates to remember:
Monday 23-27-Scholastic Book Fair in the Library- ALL BOOKS ARE BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!! Our day to shop is Thursday!!!
Wednesday April 25- Early release at 1:40
Friday, April 27- Spring Fling
This is my last week in the classroom and I cannot believe this week has already come. I have learned SO much from your students and I cannot wait to teach my future students all your students have taught me. :)
This week:
Math: We are continuing to work with fractions and this week, we are learning how to add and subtract fractions. The students are doing such a great job on their fractions, I am very impressed. Please please please continue to work with your students on their multiplication facts as our ice cream party is less than a month away.
Spelling- All of our tests are finished and each group received a new set of words. Tests will be next week!
Science- We are continuing our unit on Health and this week we are learning about the muscular and circulatory system.
Writing- We are continuing to work in our seed books and today we are on journal 27. These journal writings are getting better and better!! Along with our seed books, we are also working on our ABC books that we are making for our buddies.
Social Studies- Our next tribe that we are going to focus on is the Cherokee tribe.
Dates to remember:
Monday 23-27-Scholastic Book Fair in the Library- ALL BOOKS ARE BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!! Our day to shop is Thursday!!!
Wednesday April 25- Early release at 1:40
Friday, April 27- Spring Fling
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Autobiography/Biography Rubric
Here is the rubric, please let me know if you need another one or you can always print this out too! :)
Name ______________________ # ____
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY RUBRIC
Written Report (see other side) Points
1. Completed the organizer completely /15
2. Student’s name is on the paper /5
3. Paper was turned in on time DUE MAY 16th /5
Total Written Project: /25
Oral Report Points
· Students are expected to give an oral report as if they were the person they researched. We will have our very own living museum. Therefore, it is important that your child dress like the person and bring in something that reminds them of that person. We will have our museum on May 16th.
1. Demonstrates understanding
of your person /15
2. Speaks mostly from memory /15
3. Demonstrates clear, sequential thought /10
4. Maintains good eye contact /10
5. Speaks clearly and loudly enough for all to hear /10
6. Dressed like person/brought items /15
Total Oral /75
Total Written Report ______
Total Oral Report ______
Final Grade ______
Comments: __________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
A couple more things..
Here are a couple things I forgot to mention in the weekly updates.
First, please please please continue to work with your students on their multiplication facts. The ice cream party is May 22nd and I know Mrs. Feldt and I would love all of the students to participate. We try and take at least 1-2 tests each week so their will be no problem with running out of time, we just need to pass these tests because I know the students can do it!
Also, last week I sent home an autobiography/ biography rubric and I was meaning to send it home this week after I talked to the class (oops). This project is going to be due on May 16th and the students are asked to research a famous person whether it be an athlete, historian, artist, president, etc. I am asking the students to check out one book from our library on Thursday of someone they are interested in researching. On May 16th, the students will be present their oral report by being apart of a living museum.
If you have any further questions about their project, please don't hesitate to ask myself or the students.
:)
First, please please please continue to work with your students on their multiplication facts. The ice cream party is May 22nd and I know Mrs. Feldt and I would love all of the students to participate. We try and take at least 1-2 tests each week so their will be no problem with running out of time, we just need to pass these tests because I know the students can do it!
Also, last week I sent home an autobiography/ biography rubric and I was meaning to send it home this week after I talked to the class (oops). This project is going to be due on May 16th and the students are asked to research a famous person whether it be an athlete, historian, artist, president, etc. I am asking the students to check out one book from our library on Thursday of someone they are interested in researching. On May 16th, the students will be present their oral report by being apart of a living museum.
If you have any further questions about their project, please don't hesitate to ask myself or the students.
:)
Monday, April 16, 2012
Weekly Update- April 16-20
Happy Monday!! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I am happy to annouce that your students have successfully finished their first MAP testing expereieces and they all did AMAZING! We are so proud at how much effort we saw during those two weeks and we thank you all for helping your students succeed. :)
We are back on our regualar school day schedule so we will be working hard this week getting back in the swing of things.
Spelling- Since it has been awhile since the students have visisted their words, they are reviewing them all today prior to their test. Blue group will test Tuesday, yellow group will test Wednesday, and green group will test Thursday.
Math- We are continuing to master fractions this week.
Writing- We are working on a couple of writing samples as well as starting a book for our buddies.
Science- This week we are starting our Health unit and will be focusing on nutrition/ digestive system. We have lots of fun things planned for the students during this unit that I think the students are going to have a great time learning about.
Social Studies- We are starting our S.S. unit with Native Americans and will first learn about the Navajo Indians.
Reading- The students are getting the chance to explore reading samples on the Nook readers that we have in the classroom. Each set of books that Mrs. Feldt puts on the readers, we have a worksheet that goes along with each reading.
Dates to rememeber:
April 25- Early Release
Hope everyone has a great rest of the week!
Go Cards!! Go Blues!!
We are back on our regualar school day schedule so we will be working hard this week getting back in the swing of things.
Spelling- Since it has been awhile since the students have visisted their words, they are reviewing them all today prior to their test. Blue group will test Tuesday, yellow group will test Wednesday, and green group will test Thursday.
Math- We are continuing to master fractions this week.
Writing- We are working on a couple of writing samples as well as starting a book for our buddies.
Science- This week we are starting our Health unit and will be focusing on nutrition/ digestive system. We have lots of fun things planned for the students during this unit that I think the students are going to have a great time learning about.
Social Studies- We are starting our S.S. unit with Native Americans and will first learn about the Navajo Indians.
Reading- The students are getting the chance to explore reading samples on the Nook readers that we have in the classroom. Each set of books that Mrs. Feldt puts on the readers, we have a worksheet that goes along with each reading.
Dates to rememeber:
April 25- Early Release
Hope everyone has a great rest of the week!
Go Cards!! Go Blues!!
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Weekly Update- April 9th-13th
Happy Tuesday! I hope you all had a wonderful 3 day weekend!
As you all know we are back in the swing of things today with our first day of Math MAP testing! Yesterday, we spent the day reviewing, reviewing, and reviewing to get the students as prepared for the Math portion as possible.
Please remember that tomorrow is the last day to bring in spring picture forms. Also, I am still missing a few green slips from students report cards that I need back as soon as possible. The slip should be located on the last page of the report card where you can sign, cut, and return back to me. If you have misplaced the report card or the last page, you may write me a short note stating that you did look over the report card and please state if you have any comments about it as well.
Thank you all again for bringing in snacks for MAP testing, the students love the trail mix that we have all contributed towards. :)
Please make sure your students are getting a good nights sleep and a healthy breakfast in the morning to get their brains and body working to Attack the MAP!
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
As you all know we are back in the swing of things today with our first day of Math MAP testing! Yesterday, we spent the day reviewing, reviewing, and reviewing to get the students as prepared for the Math portion as possible.
Please remember that tomorrow is the last day to bring in spring picture forms. Also, I am still missing a few green slips from students report cards that I need back as soon as possible. The slip should be located on the last page of the report card where you can sign, cut, and return back to me. If you have misplaced the report card or the last page, you may write me a short note stating that you did look over the report card and please state if you have any comments about it as well.
Thank you all again for bringing in snacks for MAP testing, the students love the trail mix that we have all contributed towards. :)
Please make sure your students are getting a good nights sleep and a healthy breakfast in the morning to get their brains and body working to Attack the MAP!
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Weekly Update April 2nd-6th
Happy Tuesday! (I apologize for not sending out the blog post yesterday we had a busy day yesterday)
This week as you all know, is MAP testing week! We have started the Communication Arts test today and will continue to test Wednesday and Thursday.
As for next week (Tuesday-Thursday) we will be focusing on the Math portion of the MAP test.
Please make sure your students are getting a good nights sleep and a healthy breakfast so their brains are ready in the morning to test and show us what they have learned.
Mrs. Feldt and I are very confident in these students and we know they will succeed.
*Just a reminder, school is providing breakfast for the students at a discounted price during these next couple weeks to ensure the students are prepared mentally and physically.
Dates to remember:
April 3-5: C.A MAP test
Wednesday April 4- Cardinal/Red T-shirt day
Friday April 6- No School!!
April 10-12- Math MAP test
This week as you all know, is MAP testing week! We have started the Communication Arts test today and will continue to test Wednesday and Thursday.
As for next week (Tuesday-Thursday) we will be focusing on the Math portion of the MAP test.
Please make sure your students are getting a good nights sleep and a healthy breakfast so their brains are ready in the morning to test and show us what they have learned.
Mrs. Feldt and I are very confident in these students and we know they will succeed.
*Just a reminder, school is providing breakfast for the students at a discounted price during these next couple weeks to ensure the students are prepared mentally and physically.
Dates to remember:
April 3-5: C.A MAP test
Wednesday April 4- Cardinal/Red T-shirt day
Friday April 6- No School!!
April 10-12- Math MAP test
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