2 More Days then 2 Weeks off!
I want to start this blog by just saying thank you for a wonderful 1st semester. I wish you all a happy holiday.
This week we finished up some experiments with light. Today and tomorrow we will be working on 8 different sound centers. We will be trying to figure out how sound travels and how it changes pitch.
Today we are going to finish a 2 week long novel unit. The boys have been reading a biography on Louis Braille and the girls have been reading one on Helen Keller. The students have been working in literature groups to re-read chapters discuss different questions on the book. They have also been completing different extension activities on their "menu".
Tomorrow - Thursday will be a full day. Please let me know if you child won't be here so I can make sure they bring home all they need today. You can just drop me an email.
Here is the schedule for Thursday -
8:45-9:30 Work on final drafts of stories
9:30 - 11 Sound Experiments
11 - 12 Polar Express
LUNCH
1-1:45 Polar con't
1:45-2 Class Activity
2:00 Sing A Long
Computers
1st - Tell me about 4 things in the tool bar section on the top of Internet Explorer. Comment about them on this blog.
2nd - Visit Dance mat Typing and complete one or more levels
3rd - Visit our Class links page and play a math game.
2nd - Visit Dance mat Typing and complete one or more levels
3rd - Visit our Class links page and play a math game.
Computers 12-10
Today!!!!
You are going to investigate LIGHT!!
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/alienattack/alienattacklink.htm
At the end of the site you will get a score. REMEMBER IT!!!
When you are finished with the game come back to the blog. You can do that by hitting the back button or going to your favorites menu and clicking on our class name.
Comment on this blog.
Type "Score" and then your number score.
Pick at least 3 of the words below and tell me what they mean.
Light Source - Light Ray - Reflection - Opaque - Translucent - Transparent
Tell me 2 things you learned from the site.
Tell me 1 questions you still have about light.
If you finish ...You may go to Dance Mat Typing
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
You are going to investigate LIGHT!!
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/alienattack/alienattacklink.htm
At the end of the site you will get a score. REMEMBER IT!!!
When you are finished with the game come back to the blog. You can do that by hitting the back button or going to your favorites menu and clicking on our class name.
Comment on this blog.
Type "Score" and then your number score.
Pick at least 3 of the words below and tell me what they mean.
Light Source - Light Ray - Reflection - Opaque - Translucent - Transparent
Tell me 2 things you learned from the site.
Tell me 1 questions you still have about light.
If you finish ...You may go to Dance Mat Typing
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
Dec 1 to 5
We should call this Writing Week!!!
Everyone worked so hard this week on our Civil War stories. On Monday we developed a character. Students decided what they would look like, sound like, and act like. Then on Tuesday we decided where our story was going to take place, the setting. We described how it would look, smell, sound and feel. Wednesday we spent a lot of time talking about what the word plot means. Students learned that every plot has 5 parts. ***What are the 5 parts of a plot?*** Hints-the beginning is the In___ , then the Ri___A___ leads to the exciting part, the exciting part is called the C____ then the F___A___ leads to the last part which is called the Re ____. On Thursday and Friday students wrote their stories. Next week we will be editing them. After their final copies are finished they get to publish the stories in the form of a book.
This is the last week of cursive homework. Students are bringing home the "tricky tails" packet today. There are only 4 letters in it. The packets are due on Friday December 12th.
On Wednesday students discovered how light travels. ***How does light travel?*** On Thursday we learned that we can use a mirror to make light travel differently. ***What is it called when light hits a mirror and then the wall?*** Today we learned that light can pass through some objects. Light passes through an object clearly, cloudy or not at all. *** What words means light passes through clearly? What word means light passes through cloudy? What word means light does not pass through at all? ***
Many students have brought in toys for the toy sale on Friday. You can still bring in toys up until Thursday the 11th. We will be pricing the toys during math on Thursday. THEN on Friday we get to buy things from the sale at 10:30. You can bring in some money. At 11:00 we will work as sales people at the sale. Remember, all the money that is made at the toy sale will be donated to Adopt a Family. Any toys that are not sold will be donated to Goodwill.
If you are a parent and would like to help out between 10:30 and 12:00 please email me. THANK YOU!!
Everyone worked so hard this week on our Civil War stories. On Monday we developed a character. Students decided what they would look like, sound like, and act like. Then on Tuesday we decided where our story was going to take place, the setting. We described how it would look, smell, sound and feel. Wednesday we spent a lot of time talking about what the word plot means. Students learned that every plot has 5 parts. ***What are the 5 parts of a plot?*** Hints-the beginning is the In___ , then the Ri___A___ leads to the exciting part, the exciting part is called the C____ then the F___A___ leads to the last part which is called the Re ____. On Thursday and Friday students wrote their stories. Next week we will be editing them. After their final copies are finished they get to publish the stories in the form of a book.
This is the last week of cursive homework. Students are bringing home the "tricky tails" packet today. There are only 4 letters in it. The packets are due on Friday December 12th.
On Wednesday students discovered how light travels. ***How does light travel?*** On Thursday we learned that we can use a mirror to make light travel differently. ***What is it called when light hits a mirror and then the wall?*** Today we learned that light can pass through some objects. Light passes through an object clearly, cloudy or not at all. *** What words means light passes through clearly? What word means light passes through cloudy? What word means light does not pass through at all? ***
Many students have brought in toys for the toy sale on Friday. You can still bring in toys up until Thursday the 11th. We will be pricing the toys during math on Thursday. THEN on Friday we get to buy things from the sale at 10:30. You can bring in some money. At 11:00 we will work as sales people at the sale. Remember, all the money that is made at the toy sale will be donated to Adopt a Family. Any toys that are not sold will be donated to Goodwill.
If you are a parent and would like to help out between 10:30 and 12:00 please email me. THANK YOU!!
Computers 11-25
You are going to take a trip on the Underground Railroad!
Please visit this site:
www.nationalgeographic.com/railroad/
and work through your assignment.
When you are finished come back to the blog and comment on one NEW thing you learned about the Underground Railroad.
Then you may go to Dance Mat Typing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
Anytime you need to get back to the blog use the back button OR go to your favorites at the top of the screen and select Miss Tracy to go back to our homepage.
Please visit this site:
www.nationalgeographic.com/railroad/
and work through your assignment.
When you are finished come back to the blog and comment on one NEW thing you learned about the Underground Railroad.
Then you may go to Dance Mat Typing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
Anytime you need to get back to the blog use the back button OR go to your favorites at the top of the screen and select Miss Tracy to go back to our homepage.
Today's Turkeys
Everyone did a wonderful job on their turkeys. THEY LOOK AWESEOME!!! If you would like the picture of your child please email me and I will send it to you. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Christian and Bryan will be headed to the school finals.
Christian and Bryan will be headed to the school finals.
Monday 11/17 - Wednesday 11/19
Happy Wednesday Everyone!
I have been a little sporadic about the blog lately and I am sorry but I updated it today and there are lots of great questions you can talk to your kids about.
Please take a look http://misstracy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/
I want to thank you all for bringing your child and attending the Proud to be an American performance earlier this month. I am so proud of all the kids. They did a wonderful job sharing all that they have learned about the United States and our government. We spent about 4 weeks in class reading and doing activities about the US and the Government.
As you can see we began a quick 2 week study of the Civil War. In 3rd grade we just touch on this topic. Students just learn that there was a war over states’ rights and slavery and that the south wanted to become their own country. They also learn about a few of the famous people for that time. We don’t dive into the battles or the specifics of it all but they will in 5th grade.
After Thanksgiving we will switch back over to science and be using the scientific process to learn about the properties of sound and light.
Things to remember:
-Cursive packets are coming home weekly for students to work on
-Students should be studying their facts and reading every night
-Turkey Projects are due on Monday
-Painted Sky Craft Fair is this Saturday
-Painted Sky Night of Lights is on Dec 5th
FINALLY – a note is coming home today about the 3rd grade Kids Who Care Yard Sale. Please take a minute to talk about this with your child. We are going to be using the proceeds to help out our Adopt a Family.
-Kids Who Care Sale is on Dec 12th
What is Happening this Week??
Please read the long term assignments list at the top of the blog. Every night students should be reading for 20 min, studying their math facts, and working on their cursive packets.
***What cursive letters are you working on this week? Can you write your name in cursive?***
Students also have a turkey project that they are working on.
Reading - Civil War on Sunday
While reading this book we have been working on many fiction and non-fiction objectives. Students are identifying character traits of Jack and Annie, making predictions about the story, and answering questions about what is happening. We have also been using a dictionary and a thesaurus to look up synonyms for vocabulary words in the story.
This book has also been a big part of our Civil War study. As we are reading we are pulling out non-fiction FACTS about the Civil War. Students are recording their fact findings in their journals.
***Tell how Jack and Annie are different in how they act.***
***Who is Jon the drummer boy?***
***What organization or bureau did Clara Barton start?***
Social Studies - Yesterday we began 9 different centers on famous Civil War leaders. Students are using a variety of Internet resources to learn about different leaders of the time. They are creating "trading cards" for each of the famous people.
***Who was fighting in the Civil War?***
***What are 2 reasons they were fighting?***
***Who was the president of the United States?***
***Who was the president of the Confederacy?***
***Compare the Confederay and they Union. ***
Math - We are really working on our facts right now. Students were given flash cards to be studying each night. We are also working on our multiplication facts in class. Students have been writing facts, using flash cards, playing games and singing songs about multiplication. We will be starting chapter 5 very soon but students need to continue to memorize and work on their multiplication facts.
***Do you know all your 0,1,2,5,9,and 10 facts?***These are the easier ones ;)
***Have you been working on your 3,4,6,7,8 facts?*** These are much harder
Try starting by counting by the number... for example:
3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30
Writing - The focus for this week is punctuation and capitalization. Students are still forgetting to use capital letters when needed. We are practicing this week on editing sentences to fix this.
***When do you use capital letters?***
I have been a little sporadic about the blog lately and I am sorry but I updated it today and there are lots of great questions you can talk to your kids about.
Please take a look http://misstracy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/
I want to thank you all for bringing your child and attending the Proud to be an American performance earlier this month. I am so proud of all the kids. They did a wonderful job sharing all that they have learned about the United States and our government. We spent about 4 weeks in class reading and doing activities about the US and the Government.
As you can see we began a quick 2 week study of the Civil War. In 3rd grade we just touch on this topic. Students just learn that there was a war over states’ rights and slavery and that the south wanted to become their own country. They also learn about a few of the famous people for that time. We don’t dive into the battles or the specifics of it all but they will in 5th grade.
After Thanksgiving we will switch back over to science and be using the scientific process to learn about the properties of sound and light.
Things to remember:
-Cursive packets are coming home weekly for students to work on
-Students should be studying their facts and reading every night
-Turkey Projects are due on Monday
-Painted Sky Craft Fair is this Saturday
-Painted Sky Night of Lights is on Dec 5th
FINALLY – a note is coming home today about the 3rd grade Kids Who Care Yard Sale. Please take a minute to talk about this with your child. We are going to be using the proceeds to help out our Adopt a Family.
-Kids Who Care Sale is on Dec 12th
What is Happening this Week??
Please read the long term assignments list at the top of the blog. Every night students should be reading for 20 min, studying their math facts, and working on their cursive packets.
***What cursive letters are you working on this week? Can you write your name in cursive?***
Students also have a turkey project that they are working on.
Reading - Civil War on Sunday
While reading this book we have been working on many fiction and non-fiction objectives. Students are identifying character traits of Jack and Annie, making predictions about the story, and answering questions about what is happening. We have also been using a dictionary and a thesaurus to look up synonyms for vocabulary words in the story.
This book has also been a big part of our Civil War study. As we are reading we are pulling out non-fiction FACTS about the Civil War. Students are recording their fact findings in their journals.
***Tell how Jack and Annie are different in how they act.***
***Who is Jon the drummer boy?***
***What organization or bureau did Clara Barton start?***
Social Studies - Yesterday we began 9 different centers on famous Civil War leaders. Students are using a variety of Internet resources to learn about different leaders of the time. They are creating "trading cards" for each of the famous people.
***Who was fighting in the Civil War?***
***What are 2 reasons they were fighting?***
***Who was the president of the United States?***
***Who was the president of the Confederacy?***
***Compare the Confederay and they Union. ***
Math - We are really working on our facts right now. Students were given flash cards to be studying each night. We are also working on our multiplication facts in class. Students have been writing facts, using flash cards, playing games and singing songs about multiplication. We will be starting chapter 5 very soon but students need to continue to memorize and work on their multiplication facts.
***Do you know all your 0,1,2,5,9,and 10 facts?***These are the easier ones ;)
***Have you been working on your 3,4,6,7,8 facts?*** These are much harder
Try starting by counting by the number... for example:
3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30
Writing - The focus for this week is punctuation and capitalization. Students are still forgetting to use capital letters when needed. We are practicing this week on editing sentences to fix this.
***When do you use capital letters?***
Computers 11-18
Civil War Timeline:
http://www.civilwarexplorer.org/timeline/timeline_master.htm
Visit this site and find all the important dates for your list. Then come back to the blog and post 5 of your favorite events.
Examples:
May 20, 1862 President Lincoln signs the Homestead Act
Aug. 17, 1865 Federals begin bombardment of Fort Sumter, South Carolina
When you are finished you may work on Dance Mat Typing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
http://www.civilwarexplorer.org/timeline/timeline_master.htm
Visit this site and find all the important dates for your list. Then come back to the blog and post 5 of your favorite events.
Examples:
May 20, 1862 President Lincoln signs the Homestead Act
Aug. 17, 1865 Federals begin bombardment of Fort Sumter, South Carolina
When you are finished you may work on Dance Mat Typing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
Ellis Island Day!!!
http://teacher.scholastic.com/ACTIVITIES/IMMIGRATION/tour/
Today we are going to have a special computer time to look at this website about Ellis Island. We are also going to do a VERY FUN simulation as if we were coming to America and going through Ellis Island to immigrate to America.
What is an immigrant?
What is a citizen?
How much money did you need to have to get into America in 1908?
Could you get into America if you were sick?
Did you make it to America today during our simulation? Tell your family about your "Trip".
If you didn't make it why were you shipped back to your country? Did anyone in your "pretend family" make it?
Did anyone in your family pass through Ellis Island?
Comment about Ellis Island on this blog over the weekend and receive extra credit in social studies. :)
Today we are going to have a special computer time to look at this website about Ellis Island. We are also going to do a VERY FUN simulation as if we were coming to America and going through Ellis Island to immigrate to America.
What is an immigrant?
What is a citizen?
How much money did you need to have to get into America in 1908?
Could you get into America if you were sick?
Did you make it to America today during our simulation? Tell your family about your "Trip".
If you didn't make it why were you shipped back to your country? Did anyone in your "pretend family" make it?
Did anyone in your family pass through Ellis Island?
Comment about Ellis Island on this blog over the weekend and receive extra credit in social studies. :)
Computers 10-28
CONGRATS!!!! YOU GET TO BE PRESIDENT TODAY!
How are you going to spend your day? Go to http://pbskids.org/democracy/presforaday/index.html
and tell me what you are going to do as President for the day.
Read the facts and answer your worksheet questions as you make your way through your day as president.
When you get to the end of the day you will see a newspaper article written about yourself as President.
Copy (CTRL C) and paste (CTRL V) the newspaper article in the comment section of this blog.
Copy it by clicking at the top by the word “FREE”, hold the clicker down and drag your mouse to the bottom right above the line. Then let go and hit CRTL C on your keyboard. Come back to this blog and paste (CTRL V) the information into a comment on this weeks blog.
How are you going to spend your day? Go to http://pbskids.org/democracy/presforaday/index.html
and tell me what you are going to do as President for the day.
Read the facts and answer your worksheet questions as you make your way through your day as president.
When you get to the end of the day you will see a newspaper article written about yourself as President.
Copy (CTRL C) and paste (CTRL V) the newspaper article in the comment section of this blog.
Copy it by clicking at the top by the word “FREE”, hold the clicker down and drag your mouse to the bottom right above the line. Then let go and hit CRTL C on your keyboard. Come back to this blog and paste (CTRL V) the information into a comment on this weeks blog.
The rest of the week! 10/22-10/24
To learn more about the presidential race visit
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/election2008.htm
There are lots of issues that the presidential candidates talk about. What would you like to see the new president change about our education? Would you like the new president to do anything to change our environment? Could the new president do anything to make our Health Care better? What do you think they should do about the war in Iraq? Talk to your family about these issues. Next week we are going to be writing about what we would do if we were President of the United States.
We spent a lot of time this week working on our Patriotic Performance that is November 3rd at 7pm.
Students are working on memorizing the preamble of the constitution. On Thursday they were given their lines for the play. These need to be memorized by Tuesday next week. We will be working on both of these things in class. In addition to the speaking parts we have been working on a bunch of different songs. Students are using the songs to work on fluency and to learn about American Government. We used the I'm Just A Bill Song on Thursday to sequence the steps it takes for a bill to become a law (http://clerkkids.house.gov/laws/index.html). We also used the Three Ring Circus song to continue learning about the 3 branches of government. Friday students learned about election vocabulary. They read through a readers theater on the election process.
In math we are working our way through chapter 4. This chapter is an introduction to multiplication. Students are going to be asked to begin learning their multiplication facts. This means they need to get through their addition monkey math so they don't have to do 2 timed tests. We made more flash cards on Thursday. Each night students are assigned 5 minutes of fact practice with their flash cards or their fact list that is in their assignment books. Here is a site for computer flash cards. http://home.indy.rr.com/lrobinson/mathfacts/mathfacts.html
Report Cards came home today. Second quarter grades will be online soon.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/election2008.htm
There are lots of issues that the presidential candidates talk about. What would you like to see the new president change about our education? Would you like the new president to do anything to change our environment? Could the new president do anything to make our Health Care better? What do you think they should do about the war in Iraq? Talk to your family about these issues. Next week we are going to be writing about what we would do if we were President of the United States.
We spent a lot of time this week working on our Patriotic Performance that is November 3rd at 7pm.
Students are working on memorizing the preamble of the constitution. On Thursday they were given their lines for the play. These need to be memorized by Tuesday next week. We will be working on both of these things in class. In addition to the speaking parts we have been working on a bunch of different songs. Students are using the songs to work on fluency and to learn about American Government. We used the I'm Just A Bill Song on Thursday to sequence the steps it takes for a bill to become a law (http://clerkkids.house.gov/laws/index.html). We also used the Three Ring Circus song to continue learning about the 3 branches of government. Friday students learned about election vocabulary. They read through a readers theater on the election process.
In math we are working our way through chapter 4. This chapter is an introduction to multiplication. Students are going to be asked to begin learning their multiplication facts. This means they need to get through their addition monkey math so they don't have to do 2 timed tests. We made more flash cards on Thursday. Each night students are assigned 5 minutes of fact practice with their flash cards or their fact list that is in their assignment books. Here is a site for computer flash cards. http://home.indy.rr.com/lrobinson/mathfacts/mathfacts.html
Report Cards came home today. Second quarter grades will be online soon.
Computers - 10-21
On your worksheet spell out your name in the spot that says letters.
For example:
C
A
R
O
L
Visit this website about the white house.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/abc/
Click on the first letter of your name and read the White House fact. Then fill in the fact on your worksheet.
When you have finished writing it down come back to the blog. In the comment section of the blog type your name and the facts.
Example:
C - Cabinet Room, the place where the president meets with his cabinet.
A - Adams, the first president to live at the White House.
R - Rose Garden, the garden outside the Oval Office.
O - Oval Office, the president's office, built in 1909 in the West Wing.
L - Liberty, the name of President Gerald Ford's dog.
Don't forget to type the funny looking word, click on the Name/URL bubble and type your first name, then click publish. Make sure it says
Your comment has been saved before you close the window.
When you finish blogging go back to http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/abc/ and do the same thing with your last name!
If you finish all of that click on the other letters to learn more cool facts.
For example:
C
A
R
O
L
Visit this website about the white house.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/abc/
Click on the first letter of your name and read the White House fact. Then fill in the fact on your worksheet.
When you have finished writing it down come back to the blog. In the comment section of the blog type your name and the facts.
Example:
C - Cabinet Room, the place where the president meets with his cabinet.
A - Adams, the first president to live at the White House.
R - Rose Garden, the garden outside the Oval Office.
O - Oval Office, the president's office, built in 1909 in the West Wing.
L - Liberty, the name of President Gerald Ford's dog.
Don't forget to type the funny looking word, click on the Name/URL bubble and type your first name, then click publish. Make sure it says
Your comment has been saved before you close the window.
When you finish blogging go back to http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/abc/ and do the same thing with your last name!
If you finish all of that click on the other letters to learn more cool facts.
Monday and Tuesday 10/20-10/21
It was a nice restful break. Today and yesterday was the start of lots of fun activities in our new unit of study, US History and Government. We are going to be learning about the National Level of Government this week. Specifically we will learn about the 3 branches of government at the National level.
Reading/Social Studies: In computers today we looked at fun facts about the white house. Go to the computer blog for 10/21 and find the link to learn more! Monday we read the song Three Ring Circus and learned about the 3 branches. We learned who was in the branch, what they do, and where they do it. We are also learning the song Mighty Presidents. Each night for homework students should be reading different verses to the song.
***Can you name the 3 branches of government? Who is in charge of each branch? Where does that branch work? ***
---NEXT MONDAY - students should have the preamble to the Constitution memorized. They will be reciting it as a class. ---
Morning Work:
Quick Read- We are reading about the redwood tree this week. Students are learning about comparisons.
Quick Write-This week we are learning about words with silent e, end marks, proper nouns, and sentences or fragments.
Math: We started chapter 4 this week. This chapter is on multiplication. Here is a sample of the kind of problems we have done so far. ***There are 4 boxes of pencils and 6 in each box. How many pencils are there all together?***
Character Counts: Mrs. Jones came to visit our class on Monday. We learned all about Trust. Ask you child about the blind fold game that we played! Also, we talked about different people that we do trust and people who need to earn our trust. *** Who were the 2 famous people we talked about that are trying to earn our trust? ***
Reading/Social Studies: In computers today we looked at fun facts about the white house. Go to the computer blog for 10/21 and find the link to learn more! Monday we read the song Three Ring Circus and learned about the 3 branches. We learned who was in the branch, what they do, and where they do it. We are also learning the song Mighty Presidents. Each night for homework students should be reading different verses to the song.
***Can you name the 3 branches of government? Who is in charge of each branch? Where does that branch work? ***
---NEXT MONDAY - students should have the preamble to the Constitution memorized. They will be reciting it as a class. ---
Morning Work:
Quick Read- We are reading about the redwood tree this week. Students are learning about comparisons.
Quick Write-This week we are learning about words with silent e, end marks, proper nouns, and sentences or fragments.
Math: We started chapter 4 this week. This chapter is on multiplication. Here is a sample of the kind of problems we have done so far. ***There are 4 boxes of pencils and 6 in each box. How many pencils are there all together?***
Character Counts: Mrs. Jones came to visit our class on Monday. We learned all about Trust. Ask you child about the blind fold game that we played! Also, we talked about different people that we do trust and people who need to earn our trust. *** Who were the 2 famous people we talked about that are trying to earn our trust? ***
Tuesday Computers - Oct 7th
Today you will be learning about other explorers. Pick someone that we have not learned about in class. You will be visiting lots of sites today so make sure you know where the "Back Button" is so you can click back at any time to get back to this page.
There are 3 websites listed below. You can visit any of them. You need to pick 2 explorers to answer the 5 W's about. You can pick them, one at a time, click on them and find out:
Who they are.
What they did.
When they did it.
Where they were from.
and Why they were exploring.
Fill in the 5 W information on your worksheet.
Notable Explorers - ABC Order
European Explorers
Explorers - Enchanted Learning Research
After you have learned about 2 of them, pick ONE to type about in the comment section of this blog.
When you have finished learning about 2 explorers and you have typed about one of them in the comment section of the blog you can visit Dance Mat typing and practice you typing skills.
Dance Mat - http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
Copy (ctrl c) and paste (ctrl v) the 5 W's into the comment section to type about one of the explorers you learned about. Remember to click your mouse right above the Who, hold the click down and drag you mouse to the end of the word Why. Let go and it should highlighted black then copy by hitting ctrl c. Click on the work comments and a new window will open. Click inside the white box and hit ctrl v. The words should appear. Type you answers, type the funny looking letters, click on name/url and type your 1st name only, then click post comment. Make sure it says in green, Your Comment Has Been Saved before you click the red x and close the window. Here is what you need to copy.
Who:
What:
When:
Where:
Why:
There are 3 websites listed below. You can visit any of them. You need to pick 2 explorers to answer the 5 W's about. You can pick them, one at a time, click on them and find out:
Who they are.
What they did.
When they did it.
Where they were from.
and Why they were exploring.
Fill in the 5 W information on your worksheet.
Notable Explorers - ABC Order
European Explorers
Explorers - Enchanted Learning Research
After you have learned about 2 of them, pick ONE to type about in the comment section of this blog.
When you have finished learning about 2 explorers and you have typed about one of them in the comment section of the blog you can visit Dance Mat typing and practice you typing skills.
Dance Mat - http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
Copy (ctrl c) and paste (ctrl v) the 5 W's into the comment section to type about one of the explorers you learned about. Remember to click your mouse right above the Who, hold the click down and drag you mouse to the end of the word Why. Let go and it should highlighted black then copy by hitting ctrl c. Click on the work comments and a new window will open. Click inside the white box and hit ctrl v. The words should appear. Type you answers, type the funny looking letters, click on name/url and type your 1st name only, then click post comment. Make sure it says in green, Your Comment Has Been Saved before you click the red x and close the window. Here is what you need to copy.
Who:
What:
When:
Where:
Why:
Tuesday Computers
Practice Subtraction: You must complete 6 problems. First change the columns to 3 then click new problem until you have a problem that is 3 numbers on the top and the bottom.
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_155_g_2_t_1.html
When you have completed 6 problems click back to get back to this page.
Next - Practice your typing:
Get out your sheet and record the date next to Level 1 stage 1
Begin practicing - KEEP YOUR FINGERS ON THE HOME ROW!!!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
Have fun!!
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_155_g_2_t_1.html
When you have completed 6 problems click back to get back to this page.
Next - Practice your typing:
Get out your sheet and record the date next to Level 1 stage 1
Begin practicing - KEEP YOUR FINGERS ON THE HOME ROW!!!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
Have fun!!
Math Help
Need some help with
Partial Sum Addition
or
Trade-First Subtraction ??
Your wish is my command! Couresy of South Western k-12 school!
Partial Sums Addition
Trade First Subtraction http://www.swsd.k12.pa.us/baresvle/MathMaterials/powerpoints/trade_first_subtraction.pps
Computers Tues Sept 23
Today we are going to do a few things.
1st - Please visit http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_155_g_2_t_1.html
at the bottom click the down arrow by the word 'columns' until it says the number 3 then click 'New Problem' until you see a subtration problem that is 3 numbers long on the top and the bottom.
-Copy the problem on the 1/2 sheet I gave you.
-Complete the problem on your 1/2 sheet and on the computer
You must complete 6 problems before continuing.
2nd - Visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
You have a worksheet to help you through this site. It will help you with your typing skills. Be sure to write todays date (9-23) next to each stage you finish before you go on to the next one. You need to finish level 1 stage 1 today!
3rd - Comment on the blog. Copy (ctrl c) and paste (ctrl v) the following into the comments section and fill in the blanks.
On Dance Mat Typing I got to
Level: __________
Stage: __________
My score was: __________
List 3 things you have learned abou during our study of explorers.
1.
2.
3.
1st - Please visit http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_155_g_2_t_1.html
at the bottom click the down arrow by the word 'columns' until it says the number 3 then click 'New Problem' until you see a subtration problem that is 3 numbers long on the top and the bottom.
-Copy the problem on the 1/2 sheet I gave you.
-Complete the problem on your 1/2 sheet and on the computer
You must complete 6 problems before continuing.
2nd - Visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
You have a worksheet to help you through this site. It will help you with your typing skills. Be sure to write todays date (9-23) next to each stage you finish before you go on to the next one. You need to finish level 1 stage 1 today!
3rd - Comment on the blog. Copy (ctrl c) and paste (ctrl v) the following into the comments section and fill in the blanks.
On Dance Mat Typing I got to
Level: __________
Stage: __________
My score was: __________
List 3 things you have learned abou during our study of explorers.
1.
2.
3.
COOL
The 1st movie was one of my favorites. I found this and wanted to share. I can't wait for it to come out. :)
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This Week Sept 15-19
I am sorry that I have not written this week. It has been crazy. I am looking forward to seeing all of you next week at conferences (parents and kids!). If you don't remember your day or time please drop me an email or check the calendar.
Here is a recap of the week...
Quick Read: This week we read about Ice Fishing. ***Do you remember what the machine is called that they use to put their fishing line in? What happens when something bites at the line?*** Need a different book to read at home? Visit www.raz-kids.com and read a new book and take a quiz.
Writing: This week everyone made a spider map about what a teacher does. The students wrote a rough draft, edited their papers and wrote final copies. I am looking forward to reading them this weekend. ***Tell you parents what you wrote about!***
Next week we are going to be writing letters to Christopher Columbus. But this week we learned all about the parts to a letter. ***Can you name the 5 parts of a letter? *** Want to write a letter online? Visit readwritethink.org/materials/letter_generator/ . It will walk you through all the parts of a letter.
Spelling: New words came home on Thursday. Visit www.spellingcity.com to type in your words and practice.
Reading and Social Studies: We have jumped right into learning about explorers. Monday we read about Christopher Columbus. ***Do you remember where he landed ... and where he thought he was? What did he call the people that lived there? Why did he call them that?*** Then on Wednesday we read about Vasco De Gama. He was trying to reach the same place as Columbus but he tried a different way. ***Do you remember which way he went?*** On Thursday we read about John Cabot. AGAIN, he was trying to get to the same place as Columbus and De Gama but he tried a 3rd way. How did he go? All of these men where trying to reach the same place. ***BUT WHY?? What was there that they wanted? Which explorer came closest to where they were going?*** Today we made a recipe box with a recipe for hardtack in it. Students had to put the directions in order. They did a great job! Want to learn about more explorers? Visit sf.factmonster.com/biography/explorers.html
Math: This we not an easy week of math but I KNOW that everyone is getting better at partial sums addition. We looked at rule boxes and reviewed fact triangles on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday we read different story problems and tried to organize our information into part-part-total boxes. Then on Thursday we learned about partial sums addition. It is a little different the the "Old Fashion Carrying" addition but it really helps kids understand why they are carrying numbers. On Friday we spent over an hour practicing the partial sums addition. I think the kids are really getting it. Today an extra credit addition worksheet came home for over the weekend. Each problem that is completed and brought back Monday is worth 10 extra credit points! Good Luck!!!
435
+372
------
700
100
7
------
807
Need some help on this? Visit http://www.swsd.k12.pa.us/baresvle/MathMaterials/powerpoints/partial_sums.pps#256,1,Partial Sums . This power point will walk you through the whole process.
Grades have been updated online and student work will be given out at conferences. See you all next week and have a great weekend!
Miss T :)
Here is a recap of the week...
Quick Read: This week we read about Ice Fishing. ***Do you remember what the machine is called that they use to put their fishing line in? What happens when something bites at the line?*** Need a different book to read at home? Visit www.raz-kids.com and read a new book and take a quiz.
Writing: This week everyone made a spider map about what a teacher does. The students wrote a rough draft, edited their papers and wrote final copies. I am looking forward to reading them this weekend. ***Tell you parents what you wrote about!***
Next week we are going to be writing letters to Christopher Columbus. But this week we learned all about the parts to a letter. ***Can you name the 5 parts of a letter? *** Want to write a letter online? Visit readwritethink.org/materials/letter_generator/ . It will walk you through all the parts of a letter.
Spelling: New words came home on Thursday. Visit www.spellingcity.com to type in your words and practice.
Reading and Social Studies: We have jumped right into learning about explorers. Monday we read about Christopher Columbus. ***Do you remember where he landed ... and where he thought he was? What did he call the people that lived there? Why did he call them that?*** Then on Wednesday we read about Vasco De Gama. He was trying to reach the same place as Columbus but he tried a different way. ***Do you remember which way he went?*** On Thursday we read about John Cabot. AGAIN, he was trying to get to the same place as Columbus and De Gama but he tried a 3rd way. How did he go? All of these men where trying to reach the same place. ***BUT WHY?? What was there that they wanted? Which explorer came closest to where they were going?*** Today we made a recipe box with a recipe for hardtack in it. Students had to put the directions in order. They did a great job! Want to learn about more explorers? Visit sf.factmonster.com/biography/explorers.html
Math: This we not an easy week of math but I KNOW that everyone is getting better at partial sums addition. We looked at rule boxes and reviewed fact triangles on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday we read different story problems and tried to organize our information into part-part-total boxes. Then on Thursday we learned about partial sums addition. It is a little different the the "Old Fashion Carrying" addition but it really helps kids understand why they are carrying numbers. On Friday we spent over an hour practicing the partial sums addition. I think the kids are really getting it. Today an extra credit addition worksheet came home for over the weekend. Each problem that is completed and brought back Monday is worth 10 extra credit points! Good Luck!!!
435
+372
------
700
100
7
------
807
Need some help on this? Visit http://www.swsd.k12.pa.us/baresvle/MathMaterials/powerpoints/partial_sums.pps#256,1,Partial Sums . This power point will walk you through the whole process.
Grades have been updated online and student work will be given out at conferences. See you all next week and have a great weekend!
Miss T :)
Thursday and Friday Sept 11-12
We have started a new unit in class. The kids seem to be really excited to learn about history. The unit is on explorers. Over the next 4 weeks we will be learning about 12 different World Explorers. The unit will encompass reading, writing and unit time.
*** What does it mean to explore? What does it mean to discover? What is a European? ***
Quick Read Assessment: Students read a comparison story about city and towns. They had to answer 6 questions about the comparison. *** Which is bigger a city or a town? How do you know that? ***
Quick Write Assessment: Over all students were able to use commas in a list, capitalize titles, and use the correct form of your/you're. Students are still struggling with what a verb is and struggling even more with what a helping verb is. In two weeks we are going to focus in on verbs so the students can understand this better. To help out look at the blog from Wednesday to see an example.
Reading: Today we finished working on a reader's theater called Coyote Learns His Lesson. The students went to kinder and 1st grade classrooms today to perform their play. Here is what some of the teachers said!
Mrs Celaya - They were wonderful! Thank you for doing this with your class.
Mrs. Bennett - They did a great job. I was impressed….
Mrs. Green - My kids loved it! Come back any time!
Mrs. Weil - They did great. One kid was so nervous at first...very cute!
Mrs. Grunensfelder - The group that came to my room did an AWESOME job. Thanks.
Thank you teachers for letting us perform for you and for all your wonderful comments!
Math: We are working on mastering our basic facts and using those facts to help us with harder problems. For example: we know 3+5=8 then we can do 3+25..... by adding 20 more to our original answer. This concept really helps when we begin to try and do mental math or math in our heads. *** What is 14-6? Then what is 84-6? ***
Spelling: Students brought home new words on Thursday. They stapled them into their assignment books so they would not get lost. The test will be on Wednesday. Just as a reminder, students are pretested on 5 words. Any words they miss on the pretest are added to any words that they missed on their last test. Those missed words become their spelling words. I also pick words out of the classroom writing and homework writing and add those words to the list. If after all that students don't have 10 words they get to pick the rest of their spelling words from the dictionary.
Reminder: Use http://www.raz-kids.com/ to read stories online and take the quizzes. Visit http://www.spellingcity.com/ and enter in your spelling words to play games and study them. ALSO, visit the class links page to play math games or visit sites on explorers.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. The weather is getting so nice and beautiful. Try and do something fun outside.
Parents: I would love to hear any comments you have in regards to the school year, this blog, the website links, grades online, etc... Please drop me a comment or an email anytime.
*** What does it mean to explore? What does it mean to discover? What is a European? ***
Quick Read Assessment: Students read a comparison story about city and towns. They had to answer 6 questions about the comparison. *** Which is bigger a city or a town? How do you know that? ***
Quick Write Assessment: Over all students were able to use commas in a list, capitalize titles, and use the correct form of your/you're. Students are still struggling with what a verb is and struggling even more with what a helping verb is. In two weeks we are going to focus in on verbs so the students can understand this better. To help out look at the blog from Wednesday to see an example.
Reading: Today we finished working on a reader's theater called Coyote Learns His Lesson. The students went to kinder and 1st grade classrooms today to perform their play. Here is what some of the teachers said!
Mrs Celaya - They were wonderful! Thank you for doing this with your class.
Mrs. Bennett - They did a great job. I was impressed….
Mrs. Green - My kids loved it! Come back any time!
Mrs. Weil - They did great. One kid was so nervous at first...very cute!
Mrs. Grunensfelder - The group that came to my room did an AWESOME job. Thanks.
Thank you teachers for letting us perform for you and for all your wonderful comments!
Math: We are working on mastering our basic facts and using those facts to help us with harder problems. For example: we know 3+5=8 then we can do 3+25..... by adding 20 more to our original answer. This concept really helps when we begin to try and do mental math or math in our heads. *** What is 14-6? Then what is 84-6? ***
Spelling: Students brought home new words on Thursday. They stapled them into their assignment books so they would not get lost. The test will be on Wednesday. Just as a reminder, students are pretested on 5 words. Any words they miss on the pretest are added to any words that they missed on their last test. Those missed words become their spelling words. I also pick words out of the classroom writing and homework writing and add those words to the list. If after all that students don't have 10 words they get to pick the rest of their spelling words from the dictionary.
Reminder: Use http://www.raz-kids.com/ to read stories online and take the quizzes. Visit http://www.spellingcity.com/ and enter in your spelling words to play games and study them. ALSO, visit the class links page to play math games or visit sites on explorers.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. The weather is getting so nice and beautiful. Try and do something fun outside.
Kids: Leave a comment and you may have a suprise waiting for you on Monday!
Parents: I would love to hear any comments you have in regards to the school year, this blog, the website links, grades online, etc... Please drop me a comment or an email anytime.
Tues and Wed 9/9 and 10
Take a minute to read the Internet Safety Blog. This is an activity we completed in computer lab. You can read the comments all the students wrote. I hope they are on their way to being safe computer users.
Morning Quick Read - We are continuing a reading on Ghost Towns. ***What are two things you will find in a ghost town? ***
Quick Write: This weeks quick write is focusing on 4 concepts. The hardest one seems to be understanding what a helping verb is. Here is an example, the helping verb is in red and the main verb is underlined. The students will sing in music class tomorrow. ***Students: Can you find the main verb and the helping verb in this sentence? *** Everyone can ride a bike.
Reading: We started reading a readers theater, Coyote Learns His Lesson. Today student's focused on reading the story. Tomorrow they will begin to act out the story and on Friday they will perform it for the class. ***What is the Coyote's Lesson?***
Math: We started a new chapter of math. Today we reviewed fact triangles and fact families. ***What is the number at the top of the triangle called? What are the two numbers at the bottom called? ***
^^^ HOMEWORK^^^ Links 2.1
Spelling: Today was the spelling test. Scores are online and I will hand back the tests in the morning. New words will come home tomorrow. Students are also learning about the long o sound. We made a poster of all different spelling patterns for the long o sound. We found out that the letters oa make the long o sound. ***What other letters make the long o sound?***
Writing: In addition to writing in our journals and various other things with our reading we are focusing on a grammar concept each week. This week is nouns. We completed a word sort of nouns today. Last week we learned a song and read a poem on nouns. ***What is a noun? *** ^^^HOMEWORK ^^^ Nouns WS
Reminders:
Grades have been updated.
Visit www.raz-kids.com to read online
Please return the conference slips as soon as possible. I am looking forward to meeting with you all in two weeks.
Morning Quick Read - We are continuing a reading on Ghost Towns. ***What are two things you will find in a ghost town? ***
Quick Write: This weeks quick write is focusing on 4 concepts. The hardest one seems to be understanding what a helping verb is. Here is an example, the helping verb is in red and the main verb is underlined. The students will sing in music class tomorrow. ***Students: Can you find the main verb and the helping verb in this sentence? *** Everyone can ride a bike.
Reading: We started reading a readers theater, Coyote Learns His Lesson. Today student's focused on reading the story. Tomorrow they will begin to act out the story and on Friday they will perform it for the class. ***What is the Coyote's Lesson?***
Math: We started a new chapter of math. Today we reviewed fact triangles and fact families. ***What is the number at the top of the triangle called? What are the two numbers at the bottom called? ***
^^^ HOMEWORK^^^ Links 2.1
Spelling: Today was the spelling test. Scores are online and I will hand back the tests in the morning. New words will come home tomorrow. Students are also learning about the long o sound. We made a poster of all different spelling patterns for the long o sound. We found out that the letters oa make the long o sound. ***What other letters make the long o sound?***
Writing: In addition to writing in our journals and various other things with our reading we are focusing on a grammar concept each week. This week is nouns. We completed a word sort of nouns today. Last week we learned a song and read a poem on nouns. ***What is a noun? *** ^^^HOMEWORK ^^^ Nouns WS
Reminders:
Grades have been updated.
Visit www.raz-kids.com to read online
Please return the conference slips as soon as possible. I am looking forward to meeting with you all in two weeks.
Computers 9/9 - Internet Safety
The Internet can be a wonderful place for kids. We can use it to research school reports, talk with teachers and other kids, and play games.
Any child who is old enough to punch in a few letters on the keyboard can access the world. That is why Internet safety is very important. We need to know that there are some important rules or dos and don'ts that must be followed to keep us safe online.
First let's watch this video
http://www.ikeepsafe.org/assets/videos/?vid=fauxpaw_video
Next, let's watch and read this fun comic
http://disney.go.com/webtoons/badapple/index.html
Now work through this activity to answer questions about online safety
http://disney.go.com/surfswell/index2.html
When you have finished come back to this blog and comment on it by answering the questions.
Copy (ctrl c) and paste (ctrl v) the following information into a comment and fill in the blanks.
List 4 things you should NOT do when you are on the Internet.
1.
2.
3.
4.
List 3 things you CAN do on the Internet.
1.
2.
3.
Any child who is old enough to punch in a few letters on the keyboard can access the world. That is why Internet safety is very important. We need to know that there are some important rules or dos and don'ts that must be followed to keep us safe online.
First let's watch this video
http://www.ikeepsafe.org/assets/videos/?vid=fauxpaw_video
Next, let's watch and read this fun comic
http://disney.go.com/webtoons/badapple/index.html
Now work through this activity to answer questions about online safety
http://disney.go.com/surfswell/index2.html
When you have finished come back to this blog and comment on it by answering the questions.
Copy (ctrl c) and paste (ctrl v) the following information into a comment and fill in the blanks.
List 4 things you should NOT do when you are on the Internet.
1.
2.
3.
4.
List 3 things you CAN do on the Internet.
1.
2.
3.
Monday Sept. 8
Monday - I hope you had a great day today with Mrs. Welch.
Morning Work: As always students completed line 1 of Read 4 Today and Write 4 Today!
Quick Read: It is now week 5. Do you Believe in Ghosts? ***What did our story say a ghost town was? ***
Quick Write: Students learned how to capitalize proper nouns like song titles, find helping verbs, add commas, and choose the correct form of your (you're)
Spelling! Today students looked a different ways to spell the long o sound. Don't forget to study your words. Try playing a game at http://www.spellingcity.com/
We had library today! Students were able to check out new books if they returned theirs. If they forgot they can bring them in on Wednesday and check out new books at the end of the day.
Reading: The Rattlesnake and the Mouse was our story for today. Students were asked to read the story and answer some questions about it. Then they got to write a new ending.
Writing: Today in writing the students made a walk in the desert book. They were able write about what the desert looks like and draw pictures to go with their writing.
Line 1 of the Math 4 Today
Math Centers: Students were taught how to play Addition top it and Beat the Calculator. Ask them about the games!
Character Traits - Today the students created Responsibility Treasure Boxes. We have been focusing on being responsible. Today students decorated a tissue box or envelope. Inside they put slips of paper which had different ways that they could be responsible.
Again, I hope it was a great day for everyone!
Morning Work: As always students completed line 1 of Read 4 Today and Write 4 Today!
Quick Read: It is now week 5. Do you Believe in Ghosts? ***What did our story say a ghost town was? ***
Quick Write: Students learned how to capitalize proper nouns like song titles, find helping verbs, add commas, and choose the correct form of your (you're)
Spelling! Today students looked a different ways to spell the long o sound. Don't forget to study your words. Try playing a game at http://www.spellingcity.com/
We had library today! Students were able to check out new books if they returned theirs. If they forgot they can bring them in on Wednesday and check out new books at the end of the day.
Reading: The Rattlesnake and the Mouse was our story for today. Students were asked to read the story and answer some questions about it. Then they got to write a new ending.
Writing: Today in writing the students made a walk in the desert book. They were able write about what the desert looks like and draw pictures to go with their writing.
Line 1 of the Math 4 Today
Math Centers: Students were taught how to play Addition top it and Beat the Calculator. Ask them about the games!
Character Traits - Today the students created Responsibility Treasure Boxes. We have been focusing on being responsible. Today students decorated a tissue box or envelope. Inside they put slips of paper which had different ways that they could be responsible.
Again, I hope it was a great day for everyone!
Thursday and Friday Sept 4-5
The end of the week has arrived. I can hardly believe that this is the end of week 4! We will be starting a new unit at the end of next week. ***Can you guess what we will study next? ***
Morning Quick Read: We finished reading about the Cherry Blossom festival on Thursday. Today we read about the Midsummer Magic Festival in Norway. The reading assessments will be in the students homework folders tonight and the grades are online.
Writing: Yesterday we spent almost an hour editing our stories on our favorite meals. We found out that favorite is a hard word to spell. Today students had to rewrite their stories with all the words spelled correctly. Every sentence needed a capital at the beginning and an end mark. The writing was graded twice, once for content and once for editing errors. Those grades are online but I will be keeping the stories for the students writing portfolios. ***Students - Tell you parents what you wrote about!***
Reading: We continued reading The Mighty Saguaro yesterday and today. Students learned all about the cactus and where it lives and how it survives.
www.raz-kids.com - site for reading online - log in is tracy3rd
Spelling: New words came home on Thursday. The test will be on Wednesday Sept. 10th.
www.spellingcity.com - type your spelling words into this site and play games with them!
Math: Yesterday we took out Math MAP test in the computer lab. The students all did very well. For homework last night students brought home a review for chapter 1 of math. Today that very same review was given to the students as a test. They also were given a self reflection to complete AND... they were asked to try and complete a written response question. This question was a challenge but CONGRATS!!!! to Faith for solving the problem. Great job Faith!
Here is the problem in case anyone wants to try it at home:
Imad collects quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. This morning, he took $1.80 from his collection. He counted the coins and found that he had twice as many nickels as dimes. What coins could Imad have?
Science: The Circle of Life! We have been learning about the life cycle of two plants, one the cactus and two the bean. Today we looked more in depth into the bean plants life. The students started making a book about the beans life. ***Students - Can you tell about the cycle of the bean plant from when it starts as a seed until its seeds falls out of the fruit and it starts over. There are 7 steps. *** Also - can you name the 3 parts of the seed?***
http://www.amphi.com/~ctracy/progressreports/index.html - Check your grades online!
This year is off to such a great start. I am really enjoying having this group of students. They are hard workers and a lot of fun.
In your child's homework folders is a note with the day and time of teacher conferences. Conferences are the week of September 22. September 23-26 are 1/2 days which means all of those days will be like Tuesdays schedule.
Have a wonderful weekend and please drop me an email if you have any questions. Also, if you get a chance please leave a comment on the blog about how I could improve this blog or if you find it useful. Thanks!
Morning Quick Read: We finished reading about the Cherry Blossom festival on Thursday. Today we read about the Midsummer Magic Festival in Norway. The reading assessments will be in the students homework folders tonight and the grades are online.
Writing: Yesterday we spent almost an hour editing our stories on our favorite meals. We found out that favorite is a hard word to spell. Today students had to rewrite their stories with all the words spelled correctly. Every sentence needed a capital at the beginning and an end mark. The writing was graded twice, once for content and once for editing errors. Those grades are online but I will be keeping the stories for the students writing portfolios. ***Students - Tell you parents what you wrote about!***
Reading: We continued reading The Mighty Saguaro yesterday and today. Students learned all about the cactus and where it lives and how it survives.
www.raz-kids.com - site for reading online - log in is tracy3rd
Spelling: New words came home on Thursday. The test will be on Wednesday Sept. 10th.
www.spellingcity.com - type your spelling words into this site and play games with them!
Math: Yesterday we took out Math MAP test in the computer lab. The students all did very well. For homework last night students brought home a review for chapter 1 of math. Today that very same review was given to the students as a test. They also were given a self reflection to complete AND... they were asked to try and complete a written response question. This question was a challenge but CONGRATS!!!! to Faith for solving the problem. Great job Faith!
Here is the problem in case anyone wants to try it at home:
Imad collects quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. This morning, he took $1.80 from his collection. He counted the coins and found that he had twice as many nickels as dimes. What coins could Imad have?
Science: The Circle of Life! We have been learning about the life cycle of two plants, one the cactus and two the bean. Today we looked more in depth into the bean plants life. The students started making a book about the beans life. ***Students - Can you tell about the cycle of the bean plant from when it starts as a seed until its seeds falls out of the fruit and it starts over. There are 7 steps. *** Also - can you name the 3 parts of the seed?***
http://www.amphi.com/~ctracy/progressreports/index.html - Check your grades online!
This year is off to such a great start. I am really enjoying having this group of students. They are hard workers and a lot of fun.
In your child's homework folders is a note with the day and time of teacher conferences. Conferences are the week of September 22. September 23-26 are 1/2 days which means all of those days will be like Tuesdays schedule.
Have a wonderful weekend and please drop me an email if you have any questions. Also, if you get a chance please leave a comment on the blog about how I could improve this blog or if you find it useful. Thanks!
Wednesday
Spelling Test Day!
We took our 2nd spelling test today. We also pretested the 5 new words for next week. Grades on online from todays test. Tomorrow student will bring home a list of any words they missed and their new words. They will have 10 spelling words to study for next Wednesday. KIDS - Don't forget to study and remember you can go to www.spellingcity.com and type your words in. Then you can play all kinds of games with them.
This morning students worked on writing about their favorite meal. Yesterday we came up with ideas of what our favorite meal is and today we started writing. There are some great story beginnings. ***Can you think of one thing you want to add to your story? ***
We read a short text this morning about the Cherry Blossom Festival that is celebrated in Japan. ***How long does the festival last? ***
In reading we worked more with the vocabulary words for The Mighty Saguaro. Students become the teachers and experts on their words and taught the other students. We also had a little boy/girl competition on putting the table of contents in order. ^^^ HOMEWORK^^^ Read pages 4 to 8 tonight and answer the 4 questions in complete sentences.
***What does transpire mean? ***
Math was a little of a review today. We looked at frames and arrows. These are basically number patterns. Students worked as a class to find the rule of different patterns and to fill in the missing numbers ^^^ HOMEWORK^^^ Links 1.11
*** What's the rule? 29 26 23 20 ***
In class today we looked at the website http://www.raz-kids.com/ . Students can log on to this site using tracy3rd. Then they click on their name and they can read books and take quizzes on the books online. I showed them how to do it today. It is a really great site and it can be lots of fun to read books online .
Don't forget to bring in a tissue box for Monday!
Have a great evening!
We took our 2nd spelling test today. We also pretested the 5 new words for next week. Grades on online from todays test. Tomorrow student will bring home a list of any words they missed and their new words. They will have 10 spelling words to study for next Wednesday. KIDS - Don't forget to study and remember you can go to www.spellingcity.com and type your words in. Then you can play all kinds of games with them.
This morning students worked on writing about their favorite meal. Yesterday we came up with ideas of what our favorite meal is and today we started writing. There are some great story beginnings. ***Can you think of one thing you want to add to your story? ***
We read a short text this morning about the Cherry Blossom Festival that is celebrated in Japan. ***How long does the festival last? ***
In reading we worked more with the vocabulary words for The Mighty Saguaro. Students become the teachers and experts on their words and taught the other students. We also had a little boy/girl competition on putting the table of contents in order. ^^^ HOMEWORK^^^ Read pages 4 to 8 tonight and answer the 4 questions in complete sentences.
***What does transpire mean? ***
Math was a little of a review today. We looked at frames and arrows. These are basically number patterns. Students worked as a class to find the rule of different patterns and to fill in the missing numbers ^^^ HOMEWORK^^^ Links 1.11
*** What's the rule? 29 26 23 20 ***
In class today we looked at the website http://www.raz-kids.com/ . Students can log on to this site using tracy3rd. Then they click on their name and they can read books and take quizzes on the books online. I showed them how to do it today. It is a really great site and it can be lots of fun to read books online .
Don't forget to bring in a tissue box for Monday!
Have a great evening!
Tuesday Sept. 2nd
Today is the first day of September! *** What number month is September? ***
Today we began our journey through a book called The Mighty Saguaro. We looked at all the different parts of the book. We also used the smartboard to sort elements of fiction and non-fiction. Students were able to identify that elements like story, setting, characters, humor and events were from a fiction book, where elements like charts, graphs, diagrams, table of contents, heading, and caption were from a non-fiction book. Students were also assigned a vocabulary word to look up in the glossary. They had to write the meaning of the word and try to draw a picture of the word.
*** What was the word you looked up? *** What 2 things does a glossary have? ***
"Every person that you know and every place that you can go and every thing that you can know.... you know they're _____________, you know they're ________ " ***Can you fill in the blank to the cool School House Rock song we learned today? ***
^^^^^ HOMEWORK ALERT^^^^^ WS
From 10:30 to lunch time today we were in the computer lab taking a test. Student today took the MAP reading test. They will take the math one on Thursday.
With the short day today that is about all we got to today.
^^^^ HOMEWORK ALERT ^^^^^ Story Writing
Tomorrow - Spelling TEST!!!
Looking Ahead:
-Each child needs an empty tissue box for Monday Sept 8th
-Conference notes will come home on Friday (Conferences are Sept 22 to 26)
-Chapter 1 math test is on Friday
Please go back and read the blog from last Wed-Fri. There is a question for parents at the end. I would appreciate any feedback.
THANKS!
Today we began our journey through a book called The Mighty Saguaro. We looked at all the different parts of the book. We also used the smartboard to sort elements of fiction and non-fiction. Students were able to identify that elements like story, setting, characters, humor and events were from a fiction book, where elements like charts, graphs, diagrams, table of contents, heading, and caption were from a non-fiction book. Students were also assigned a vocabulary word to look up in the glossary. They had to write the meaning of the word and try to draw a picture of the word.
*** What was the word you looked up? *** What 2 things does a glossary have? ***
"Every person that you know and every place that you can go and every thing that you can know.... you know they're _____________, you know they're ________ " ***Can you fill in the blank to the cool School House Rock song we learned today? ***
^^^^^ HOMEWORK ALERT^^^^^ WS
From 10:30 to lunch time today we were in the computer lab taking a test. Student today took the MAP reading test. They will take the math one on Thursday.
With the short day today that is about all we got to today.
^^^^ HOMEWORK ALERT ^^^^^ Story Writing
Tomorrow - Spelling TEST!!!
Looking Ahead:
-Each child needs an empty tissue box for Monday Sept 8th
-Conference notes will come home on Friday (Conferences are Sept 22 to 26)
-Chapter 1 math test is on Friday
Please go back and read the blog from last Wed-Fri. There is a question for parents at the end. I would appreciate any feedback.
THANKS!
Wed - Fri 8/27-8/29
We had a special guest in our classroom this week. Alex can tell you all about it :) A tarantula decided to spend Tuesday night in his mail can. SO... on Wednesday morning Alex was a little surprised when he went to turn in his homework. It was a good thing Ryanna's mom was there because she took the can out to the desert and let little Hairy go.
Item Needed!!!! - Every student needs to bring in an EMPTY tissue box for a project on September 8th.
Thank you to all the parent helpers who have been in the classroom. Your help is so appreciated. I am a better teacher because I have each one of you to help!
Morning Work: In the Write 4 Today assignments we continued working on capitalizing proper nouns, making end marks and most important using there, their and they're correctly. In the Read 4 Today we finished reading the story The Foolish Coyote. Sadly, the coyote was tricked by the blackbirds. *** What is another word for bravery? ***
Reading: We spent this week reading the story The Fruit and Vegetable Man. Students listened to the story on Tuesday and came up with questions they had about the story and its pictures. Some of those questions we were able to answer as we continued reading and others we never figured out the answers to. We also spent time evaluating what we were reading. Finally, today we discussed all the parts to the story. The students completed an assessment on the characters, setting, problem, events, and ending. *** Who were the main characters in the story? *** What happened in the end? ***
Math: We are almost to the end of chapter 1. The test will be next Friday. This week we worked with our calculators and learned how to skip out forward and backwards using a calculator. We also worked on place value and counting money. Here is a problem to try. Also this long weekend, try to use the money skills your practiced in class when you are at a store.
*** Enter 572 Change to 372 How? ***
Spelling: Students were pretested on 5 words. Their spelling list is made from any of those 5 words they missed plus words they have been misspelling in their writing. If your child still did not have 10 words after those 2 options they got to pick the rest of their words. They should have brought home a spelling test of 10 words on Thursday. The test is Wednesday.
Science: This week students finished their cactus life cycle books. They turned out so beautiful. Unfortunately our bean seeds grew mold so we are unable to plant them. However, next week we will look at what would have happened if we were able to.
*** What happens when a cactus turns 50? ***
Today was also an exciting day because we met our kinder buddies for the 1st time. We helped them make apple puppets for "a week". Mrs. Bennett's class is so much fun. We will be back to see them again in a couple of weeks. *** What is your buddies name? ***
Have a wonderful 3 day weekend everyone.
Don't forget to check the grades online and post a comment to this blog.
Parents: I have not gotten a lot of feedback regarding the blog. Please leave me a comment and let me know if you find this useful and if there is any way that if would be more useful to you. I want to make this something that you will visit regularly and I want to make it as informative and useful as possible. THANKS!
Item Needed!!!! - Every student needs to bring in an EMPTY tissue box for a project on September 8th.
Thank you to all the parent helpers who have been in the classroom. Your help is so appreciated. I am a better teacher because I have each one of you to help!
Morning Work: In the Write 4 Today assignments we continued working on capitalizing proper nouns, making end marks and most important using there, their and they're correctly. In the Read 4 Today we finished reading the story The Foolish Coyote. Sadly, the coyote was tricked by the blackbirds. *** What is another word for bravery? ***
Reading: We spent this week reading the story The Fruit and Vegetable Man. Students listened to the story on Tuesday and came up with questions they had about the story and its pictures. Some of those questions we were able to answer as we continued reading and others we never figured out the answers to. We also spent time evaluating what we were reading. Finally, today we discussed all the parts to the story. The students completed an assessment on the characters, setting, problem, events, and ending. *** Who were the main characters in the story? *** What happened in the end? ***
Math: We are almost to the end of chapter 1. The test will be next Friday. This week we worked with our calculators and learned how to skip out forward and backwards using a calculator. We also worked on place value and counting money. Here is a problem to try. Also this long weekend, try to use the money skills your practiced in class when you are at a store.
*** Enter 572 Change to 372 How? ***
Spelling: Students were pretested on 5 words. Their spelling list is made from any of those 5 words they missed plus words they have been misspelling in their writing. If your child still did not have 10 words after those 2 options they got to pick the rest of their words. They should have brought home a spelling test of 10 words on Thursday. The test is Wednesday.
Science: This week students finished their cactus life cycle books. They turned out so beautiful. Unfortunately our bean seeds grew mold so we are unable to plant them. However, next week we will look at what would have happened if we were able to.
*** What happens when a cactus turns 50? ***
Today was also an exciting day because we met our kinder buddies for the 1st time. We helped them make apple puppets for "a week". Mrs. Bennett's class is so much fun. We will be back to see them again in a couple of weeks. *** What is your buddies name? ***
Have a wonderful 3 day weekend everyone.
Don't forget to check the grades online and post a comment to this blog.
Parents: I have not gotten a lot of feedback regarding the blog. Please leave me a comment and let me know if you find this useful and if there is any way that if would be more useful to you. I want to make this something that you will visit regularly and I want to make it as informative and useful as possible. THANKS!
Can you guess???
We get to do something really cool on Friday. Can you guess? We have not done it yet this year but this will be the first time and we will do it lots more.
Comment and tell me what your guess is!
Comment and tell me what your guess is!
Monday and Tuesday
Hey Everyone - Tomorrow is Picture Day!!! Bring you smiles!
Here is a look at the last two days.
Morning Work: This week we are reading about the Foolish Coyote. He is being tricked by some blackbirds. *** What does the coyote want to learn to do? *** We are also practicing capitalizing names, making end marks at the end of sentences, using the correct form of there-their-they're, and deciding if sentences are commands, statements, exclamations, or questions. *** What does they're stand for? ***
Writing: On Monday we made a list of all the things that we did that day that made us responsible. We talked about things we could do when we get home to be even more responsible. Yesterday we also tasted some burnt cookies. Each student made a web describing how the cookie tasted, felt, looked, smelled, and sounded. Tomorrow we are going to write a paragraph about the burnt cookie.
<<<>> Letter Writing WS
Spelling: We will be getting new words for spelling on Wednesday!
Reading: We are going to begin reading the story The Fruit and Vegetable Man. Today we worked on lots of vocabulary that is in the story. We also discussed these 2 questions: What kind of store would I like to own? and What is something I have done that has made me feel proud? *** What is an accent? ***
Math: Monday we worked on lesson 1.5. We collected data from our class and made a tally chart. We talked about all the things that need to be included when making a chart or graph. Today we did lesson 1.6 on number boxes. We came up with many different ways to name or make one number. *** Can you name 3 names for the number 12? ***
<<<>> Number Boxes WS
Science: Yesterday we created a Life Cycle of a Saguaro book. Students had to look through their Cactus Hotel book and come up with the stages of a Saguaro's life. Then they were able to add pictures to their book.
*** What happens to a saguaro when it is over 60? ***
Computers: Today in computers students posted to our computer blog. They had to answer 2 questions related to what we have been learning in science. Check it out below. Be sure to read their comments!
Parents - Comment on this blog and let me know if you find this blog and our class calendar a useful resource. Let me know what you think of this as a main way of communication or if you would prefer something else. Also please let me know how often you visit this site.
Here is a look at the last two days.
Morning Work: This week we are reading about the Foolish Coyote. He is being tricked by some blackbirds. *** What does the coyote want to learn to do? *** We are also practicing capitalizing names, making end marks at the end of sentences, using the correct form of there-their-they're, and deciding if sentences are commands, statements, exclamations, or questions. *** What does they're stand for? ***
Writing: On Monday we made a list of all the things that we did that day that made us responsible. We talked about things we could do when we get home to be even more responsible. Yesterday we also tasted some burnt cookies. Each student made a web describing how the cookie tasted, felt, looked, smelled, and sounded. Tomorrow we are going to write a paragraph about the burnt cookie.
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Spelling: We will be getting new words for spelling on Wednesday!
Reading: We are going to begin reading the story The Fruit and Vegetable Man. Today we worked on lots of vocabulary that is in the story. We also discussed these 2 questions: What kind of store would I like to own? and What is something I have done that has made me feel proud? *** What is an accent? ***
Math: Monday we worked on lesson 1.5. We collected data from our class and made a tally chart. We talked about all the things that need to be included when making a chart or graph. Today we did lesson 1.6 on number boxes. We came up with many different ways to name or make one number. *** Can you name 3 names for the number 12? ***
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Science: Yesterday we created a Life Cycle of a Saguaro book. Students had to look through their Cactus Hotel book and come up with the stages of a Saguaro's life. Then they were able to add pictures to their book.
*** What happens to a saguaro when it is over 60? ***
Computers: Today in computers students posted to our computer blog. They had to answer 2 questions related to what we have been learning in science. Check it out below. Be sure to read their comments!
Parents - Comment on this blog and let me know if you find this blog and our class calendar a useful resource. Let me know what you think of this as a main way of communication or if you would prefer something else. Also please let me know how often you visit this site.
Tuesday Computer Blog 8-26
Comment on this blog during computer time!
We have been learning about the Saguaro Cactus in class. We read a book on the life cycle of the cactus.
Can you tell me about the stages a cactus goes through in its life from the time it is a seed until it dies.
Also tell me who lives in the cactus.
Raise your hand when you have finished typing in the comment. I will help you post it.
After I have helped you post your comment visit these links to practice your math.
Money
Time
Place Value
Copy (ctrl c) the words and numbers below and paste (ctrl v) them into the comment.
Stages of a Saguaro:
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Animals that live in the cactus:
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We have been learning about the Saguaro Cactus in class. We read a book on the life cycle of the cactus.
Can you tell me about the stages a cactus goes through in its life from the time it is a seed until it dies.
Also tell me who lives in the cactus.
Raise your hand when you have finished typing in the comment. I will help you post it.
After I have helped you post your comment visit these links to practice your math.
Money
Time
Place Value
Copy (ctrl c) the words and numbers below and paste (ctrl v) them into the comment.
Stages of a Saguaro:
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Animals that live in the cactus:
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Wed-Fri Aug 20-22
Another great week for everyone!
Grades will be online over the weekend and all of graded assignments will come home on Monday. Any assignment with mistakes can be corrected and turned back in. Grades that are below a 70% will be corrected in class on Monday or at home Monday night.
Here is what we were up to this week.
Reading/Writing: This week we read the Cactus Hotel. This book goes through the life cycle of a cactus. It also talks about how important Saguaro cactus are to all the animals that live in the desert. They make their homes in living and dead cactus. Student drew a beautiful picture of the desert and use descriptive words to describe their desert scene. We also working on some comprehension questions. Our cookie writing is still going on. We will be editing paragraphs next week on 3 different types of cookies that we have tried.
*** Why is the book called the Cactus Hotel? ***
Math: We are continuing with chapter 1. We are reviewing place value, number grids, tally charts, time, money, and looking through our tool boxes and Student Reference Books. *** What is a glossary used for? ***
Science: This week we talked about what a plant needs to grow. ***What does a plant need to grow? *** We also decided to see if a plant could grow without soil. Student put 4 different kinds of seed into a dish. The soaked them in water for just a minute and poured the water out. Then they sat the seeds over night. Today when the observed them they noticed 3 big differences. *** How were the seeds different? *** We are going to continue watching them and do another project with them next week.
Spelling: Students did not get new spelling words. They will receive words on Wednesday of next week.
Morning Work: Each morning students are completing 2 assignments: Read 4 Today and Write 4 Today. The reading assignment has a short 2 to 3 sentence paragraph and 4 questions to answer about it. The writing assignment either has 4 questions about writing and grammar or over the course of a week the student is asked to organize, write, revise, edit and publish a very short story. On Friday the students were assessed on both of these. Graded tests will come home on Monday.
***What is armor? ***
Reminders:
Book Orders - Order online or turn in orders by Aug 27th
School T-shirts - Orders due Aug 28th
School Pictures - Aug 27th
Students - Comment on this blog, answer some questions, AND vote on the new poll!
Parents - Comment on this blog and let me know if you find this blog and our class calendar a useful resource. Let me know what you think of this as a main way of communication.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Grades will be online over the weekend and all of graded assignments will come home on Monday. Any assignment with mistakes can be corrected and turned back in. Grades that are below a 70% will be corrected in class on Monday or at home Monday night.
Here is what we were up to this week.
Reading/Writing: This week we read the Cactus Hotel. This book goes through the life cycle of a cactus. It also talks about how important Saguaro cactus are to all the animals that live in the desert. They make their homes in living and dead cactus. Student drew a beautiful picture of the desert and use descriptive words to describe their desert scene. We also working on some comprehension questions. Our cookie writing is still going on. We will be editing paragraphs next week on 3 different types of cookies that we have tried.
*** Why is the book called the Cactus Hotel? ***
Math: We are continuing with chapter 1. We are reviewing place value, number grids, tally charts, time, money, and looking through our tool boxes and Student Reference Books. *** What is a glossary used for? ***
Science: This week we talked about what a plant needs to grow. ***What does a plant need to grow? *** We also decided to see if a plant could grow without soil. Student put 4 different kinds of seed into a dish. The soaked them in water for just a minute and poured the water out. Then they sat the seeds over night. Today when the observed them they noticed 3 big differences. *** How were the seeds different? *** We are going to continue watching them and do another project with them next week.
Spelling: Students did not get new spelling words. They will receive words on Wednesday of next week.
Morning Work: Each morning students are completing 2 assignments: Read 4 Today and Write 4 Today. The reading assignment has a short 2 to 3 sentence paragraph and 4 questions to answer about it. The writing assignment either has 4 questions about writing and grammar or over the course of a week the student is asked to organize, write, revise, edit and publish a very short story. On Friday the students were assessed on both of these. Graded tests will come home on Monday.
***What is armor? ***
Reminders:
Book Orders - Order online or turn in orders by Aug 27th
School T-shirts - Orders due Aug 28th
School Pictures - Aug 27th
Students - Comment on this blog, answer some questions, AND vote on the new poll!
Parents - Comment on this blog and let me know if you find this blog and our class calendar a useful resource. Let me know what you think of this as a main way of communication.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Tuesday 8-19
FUN FUN FUN!!!
Reading/Science: Today we listed everything we knew about the desert. Then our groups got together and made a web about all the different things each of us knew. We had 6 different categories. Finally we looked through magazines to find pictures of different things in the environment.
*** Can you name 1 danger in the desert? ***
*** Can you name 2 plants in the desert? ***
Math: In math today we got to look through our math tool boxes. We talked about how these are tools and not toys. Much of our time was spent reviewing how to tell time on an analog clock.
*** What does the big hand on the clock tell you? ***
*** What does the small hand on the clock tell you? ***
<<<< HOMEWORK ALERT>>>> Clock WS and Math 4 Today Day 2
Computers: We all got to try posting to this blog today. We blogged about ways that we are responsible. You can read the blog below. Some students did not type the captchas correct (or the funny looking letters) and their blog got lost. If they did lose their comment they can try again at home or we will try at school later on.
Don't forget the spelling test tomorrow!
Reading/Science: Today we listed everything we knew about the desert. Then our groups got together and made a web about all the different things each of us knew. We had 6 different categories. Finally we looked through magazines to find pictures of different things in the environment.
*** Can you name 1 danger in the desert? ***
*** Can you name 2 plants in the desert? ***
Math: In math today we got to look through our math tool boxes. We talked about how these are tools and not toys. Much of our time was spent reviewing how to tell time on an analog clock.
*** What does the big hand on the clock tell you? ***
*** What does the small hand on the clock tell you? ***
<<<< HOMEWORK ALERT>>>> Clock WS and Math 4 Today Day 2
Computers: We all got to try posting to this blog today. We blogged about ways that we are responsible. You can read the blog below. Some students did not type the captchas correct (or the funny looking letters) and their blog got lost. If they did lose their comment they can try again at home or we will try at school later on.
Don't forget the spelling test tomorrow!
Tuesday Computer Blog!
This blog is being posted so we can use it in computer lab.
In class and on the announcements we have been talking about responsibly. We talked about all different ways that you can be responsible at home, at school and in the community.
Your assignment is to post in the comment section of this blog. Tell me 3 ways that you are responsible at home, 3 more ways your are responsible at school and 3 ways you can be responsible in the community. Think about the posters we made in class.
Spell the best you can and don't forget to sign your first name only.
We will learn how to copy and paste so you can use this format.
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Community
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In class and on the announcements we have been talking about responsibly. We talked about all different ways that you can be responsible at home, at school and in the community.
Your assignment is to post in the comment section of this blog. Tell me 3 ways that you are responsible at home, 3 more ways your are responsible at school and 3 ways you can be responsible in the community. Think about the posters we made in class.
Spell the best you can and don't forget to sign your first name only.
We will learn how to copy and paste so you can use this format.
Home:
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School:
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Community
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Monday 8-18
It was a great day today!
Morning Work: We started the morning with a new week of Read and Write for today. This week we are writing a short story and learning about the 5 W's. We are also reading a letter from a boy who went off to learn how to be a knight.
*** What are the five W's?***
Writing: We continued our cookie writing today. In our groups we wrote our topic sentence, details and concluding sentence on the store bought cookie we tasted last week.
*** How was this cookie different than that bakery cookie?***
Reading: Today we read a poem about the Saguaro Cactus. The students learned that when we read we need to use good rate, accuracy and expression. The students read and acted out the poem in groups. All the student brought home a copy of the poem. We also highlighted words in the poem that had endings. We sorted the words with endings into 2 categories, ending in s and other endings. Then we found the base word for each of the words.
<<<<< Homework Alert>>>>>> Cactus worksheet - 10 problems - fill in the blanks with the correct word, the one with the s or the one without
*** How do you spell the base word in the work thinner? ***
Math: Today we explored our student reference book. We took a "bookie lookie" all the way through the book. We did a really fun scavenger hunt to find out all different kinds of math information.
*** What do we find in the glossary? ***
<<<<< Homework Alert>>>>>> Links 1.3 If you need help with the homework visit the Everyday Math Site
Monkey Math: We took another fact test today. We will be making flash cards tomorrow.
Morning Work: We started the morning with a new week of Read and Write for today. This week we are writing a short story and learning about the 5 W's. We are also reading a letter from a boy who went off to learn how to be a knight.
*** What are the five W's?***
Writing: We continued our cookie writing today. In our groups we wrote our topic sentence, details and concluding sentence on the store bought cookie we tasted last week.
*** How was this cookie different than that bakery cookie?***
Reading: Today we read a poem about the Saguaro Cactus. The students learned that when we read we need to use good rate, accuracy and expression. The students read and acted out the poem in groups. All the student brought home a copy of the poem. We also highlighted words in the poem that had endings. We sorted the words with endings into 2 categories, ending in s and other endings. Then we found the base word for each of the words.
<<<<< Homework Alert>>>>>> Cactus worksheet - 10 problems - fill in the blanks with the correct word, the one with the s or the one without
*** How do you spell the base word in the work thinner? ***
Math: Today we explored our student reference book. We took a "bookie lookie" all the way through the book. We did a really fun scavenger hunt to find out all different kinds of math information.
*** What do we find in the glossary? ***
<<<<< Homework Alert>>>>>> Links 1.3 If you need help with the homework visit the Everyday Math Site
Monkey Math: We took another fact test today. We will be making flash cards tomorrow.
Friday 8-15
It's Friday!
Today was filled with lots of fun... well not to start but it got better.
To start the morning we took our Reading, Writing and Math Test. We will take these every Friday morning. It is only about 25 total questions and they are things we have been working on all week long.
****Other than someones name, what is another meaning for the word joey?****
After that we talked about the wolf from the Three Little Pigs story. The students discussed all the characteristics of the wolf and decided that he was a bully. Then we talked about all the different ways that people bully other. Everyone made a commitment that they would not bully others and if they saw bulling they would help by telling an adult, asking the one getting bullied to play or getting the one being bullied and go tell an adult.
**** What are the 2 ways that someone can be a bully? ****
In math today we took our number grid a step up. The number grid started at 501 and we filled in numbers all the way up to 1000. We also worked on filling in mini grids or puzzle pieces from the grid.
After Lunch today we took another fact test. Everyone made improvement!
In science today we did an experiment with fruit. We opened up 5 different fruits to find out what the seeds inside were like. Some of the fruit had just a few seeds. One only had one seed and others had MANY seeds. They were all different shapes sizes and colors.
**** What was the difference between the seeds in the cantaloupe and the peach or avocado? ****
After science we packed up and went to see Mrs. Paulson for PE.
Students brought home graded work today. It is theirs to keep at home. Also grades are up online. The log in is your last name and the password is the 8 digit number on the note card from parent night. (It's on the back of the card with my info on it)
Grades: http://www.amphi.com/~ctracy/progressreports/index.html
Students- remember to add a comment to this blog. Answer one of the questions or just write me a note. Also, vote on the poll on the right hand side AND remind your parents to check the calendar for the volunteer schedule.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Today was filled with lots of fun... well not to start but it got better.
To start the morning we took our Reading, Writing and Math Test. We will take these every Friday morning. It is only about 25 total questions and they are things we have been working on all week long.
****Other than someones name, what is another meaning for the word joey?****
After that we talked about the wolf from the Three Little Pigs story. The students discussed all the characteristics of the wolf and decided that he was a bully. Then we talked about all the different ways that people bully other. Everyone made a commitment that they would not bully others and if they saw bulling they would help by telling an adult, asking the one getting bullied to play or getting the one being bullied and go tell an adult.
**** What are the 2 ways that someone can be a bully? ****
In math today we took our number grid a step up. The number grid started at 501 and we filled in numbers all the way up to 1000. We also worked on filling in mini grids or puzzle pieces from the grid.
After Lunch today we took another fact test. Everyone made improvement!
In science today we did an experiment with fruit. We opened up 5 different fruits to find out what the seeds inside were like. Some of the fruit had just a few seeds. One only had one seed and others had MANY seeds. They were all different shapes sizes and colors.
**** What was the difference between the seeds in the cantaloupe and the peach or avocado? ****
After science we packed up and went to see Mrs. Paulson for PE.
Students brought home graded work today. It is theirs to keep at home. Also grades are up online. The log in is your last name and the password is the 8 digit number on the note card from parent night. (It's on the back of the card with my info on it)
Grades: http://www.amphi.com/~ctracy/progressreports/index.html
Students- remember to add a comment to this blog. Answer one of the questions or just write me a note. Also, vote on the poll on the right hand side AND remind your parents to check the calendar for the volunteer schedule.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Thursday 8-14
ONE WEEK!!! Today marked one full week of school and things are off to a great start.
Reading: We read the Three Little Javilians today. Students each made 2 connections to themselves or other stories while reading. Some connected to the coyote being like a big brother or sister, others thought that I was like the Javilians since I play guitar too. We also continued working on our story comparision chart. Tonight for homework students are to read the Three Hawaiian Pigs and the Big Bad Shark and complete their chart.
**** How is this story different from the traditional Three Pigs story? ***
Writing: Today was store bought cookie day. Student worked in groups to use their 5 senses to describe the store bought cookies. We will be writing paragraphs on them tomorrow.
**** How were these cookies different from the bakery cookies?****
Math: Today's focus as on number grids and place value. We worked on counting by 10's starting at all kinds of different numbers. We also started making our place value dragons. They will come home next week for all to see. We also took our 3rd Monkey Math test today. Everyone is doing great at knowing their facts.
**** Count by 10's starting at 17. How about from 123? ****
Science: Students worked in their groups to continue to discuss the properties of different fruits. We will be digging into this all the way on Friday.
**** Have you started to study your spelling words?" ****
Reading: We read the Three Little Javilians today. Students each made 2 connections to themselves or other stories while reading. Some connected to the coyote being like a big brother or sister, others thought that I was like the Javilians since I play guitar too. We also continued working on our story comparision chart. Tonight for homework students are to read the Three Hawaiian Pigs and the Big Bad Shark and complete their chart.
**** How is this story different from the traditional Three Pigs story? ***
Writing: Today was store bought cookie day. Student worked in groups to use their 5 senses to describe the store bought cookies. We will be writing paragraphs on them tomorrow.
**** How were these cookies different from the bakery cookies?****
Math: Today's focus as on number grids and place value. We worked on counting by 10's starting at all kinds of different numbers. We also started making our place value dragons. They will come home next week for all to see. We also took our 3rd Monkey Math test today. Everyone is doing great at knowing their facts.
**** Count by 10's starting at 17. How about from 123? ****
Science: Students worked in their groups to continue to discuss the properties of different fruits. We will be digging into this all the way on Friday.
**** Have you started to study your spelling words?" ****
Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday 8/11-8/13
We have been very busy these last 3 days.
Reading: We have read three different stories: The Three Little Pigs, The Three Little Wolves, and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. Students have been working on a chart that compares all the different stories. We have been focusing on making connections and the parts of a story.
****The wolf claimed that he was not trying to knock down the pigs houses. What did he say he was trying to do?****
Math: Students have found out that numbers are all around them. We have searched the room for numbers and our own houses. We have made number grids and are reviewing place value.
***** How would you expand the number 37 ****
Spelling: Students took a pretest of all the priority words. The words they missed have become their spelling words for this week. Tests are on Wednesdays
****Ask your child... When is the spelling test? ****
Writing: How would you describe a bakery fresh chocolate chip cookies? This week we are working on how to use our senses to describe different kinds of cookies. Students will be writing paragraphs and comparing different cookies.
****Give one descriptive sentence telling what the bakery fresh cookie was like.***
Science: On Wednesday we took a look at some bean pods. Students wrote down the properties of the pod. Then they opened it up and found SEEDS inside. Finally the counted up the seeds and we compared all the different pods and amount of seeds.
**** How many seeds were in your pod?****
**** Did you know there were seeds inside?****
**** In science what does property mean? ****
Reading: We have read three different stories: The Three Little Pigs, The Three Little Wolves, and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. Students have been working on a chart that compares all the different stories. We have been focusing on making connections and the parts of a story.
****The wolf claimed that he was not trying to knock down the pigs houses. What did he say he was trying to do?****
Math: Students have found out that numbers are all around them. We have searched the room for numbers and our own houses. We have made number grids and are reviewing place value.
***** How would you expand the number 37 ****
Spelling: Students took a pretest of all the priority words. The words they missed have become their spelling words for this week. Tests are on Wednesdays
****Ask your child... When is the spelling test? ****
Writing: How would you describe a bakery fresh chocolate chip cookies? This week we are working on how to use our senses to describe different kinds of cookies. Students will be writing paragraphs and comparing different cookies.
****Give one descriptive sentence telling what the bakery fresh cookie was like.***
Science: On Wednesday we took a look at some bean pods. Students wrote down the properties of the pod. Then they opened it up and found SEEDS inside. Finally the counted up the seeds and we compared all the different pods and amount of seeds.
**** How many seeds were in your pod?****
**** Did you know there were seeds inside?****
**** In science what does property mean? ****
Friday 8-8-08
WOW! What a great day!
The second day of school was filled with lots of learning. We started the day off learning about what makes each of us special. We wrote a sentence about what makes each of us special and drew a picture of ourselves.
In math today we used our homework from last night to make a math project. The homework required us to find numbers that describe ourselves. We then took the information and made a math number quilt.
We began our science unit today. For the next few weeks we will be learning about plants. The activity we did today required the students to:
-estimate how many seeds were in a cup.
-sort the seeds into types
-count the seeds
-add together all the individual seed counts to find the total number of seeds
-describe the properties of the seeds (color and shape)
-estimate how many seeds would be needed to make a 6 inch line
-line the seed up to make a 6 inch line
-estimate how many seeds would weigh the same amount as a little bear
-use a balance scale to weigh the seeds and the bear
This was a fun project that required the students to work in groups of 4 to 6 kids.
At the end of the day today the students got to meet Mrs. Paulson the PE teacher.
If you look to the blue section on the side of this blog you will see a spot that says "QUESTIONS??". To get a special prize on Monday at school, click on the work comments right below this blog and answer one of the questions from the blue section. See you all Monday!!
The second day of school was filled with lots of learning. We started the day off learning about what makes each of us special. We wrote a sentence about what makes each of us special and drew a picture of ourselves.
In math today we used our homework from last night to make a math project. The homework required us to find numbers that describe ourselves. We then took the information and made a math number quilt.
We began our science unit today. For the next few weeks we will be learning about plants. The activity we did today required the students to:
-estimate how many seeds were in a cup.
-sort the seeds into types
-count the seeds
-add together all the individual seed counts to find the total number of seeds
-describe the properties of the seeds (color and shape)
-estimate how many seeds would be needed to make a 6 inch line
-line the seed up to make a 6 inch line
-estimate how many seeds would weigh the same amount as a little bear
-use a balance scale to weigh the seeds and the bear
This was a fun project that required the students to work in groups of 4 to 6 kids.
At the end of the day today the students got to meet Mrs. Paulson the PE teacher.
If you look to the blue section on the side of this blog you will see a spot that says "QUESTIONS??". To get a special prize on Monday at school, click on the work comments right below this blog and answer one of the questions from the blue section. See you all Monday!!
Thursday 8-7-08
The first day of school! Today we had lots of fun. We started off the morning taking a tour of the school. We found the restrooms, the teachers lounge, the office, the nurse, the police officers office, the music room, the lunch room, the pe room, the art room, the playground, where to line up AND our own classroom.
Next we took a tour around our own classroom.
After the tour I, Miss Tracy, told the class all about me. I showed everyone pictures of me and my family and friends and shared stories about myself. Then everyone in class wrote a letter to me so I could learn about all the students in our class. We even used the correct format for letter writing, heading, greeting, body, closing, signature.
Next we took a dive into our reading books. We played a fun word game called rivet and then read a story called Miss Nelson is Missing. As we read this story we talked about how the students in the story were behaving and how we could be like them and NOT like them.
Finally, it was time for lunch and recess. After lunch we jumped into math. We counted by 1's, 2's and 5's forward and backward. We also looked all around our room for numbers. For our homework tonight we have to find out different numbers that tell about ourselves.
When math was over we packed up our things to go to music. We met Mrs. Marcy our music teacher for the year. We listened to the Olympics theme song that we will be able to hear on Friday night during the opening ceremonies of the Olympics.
It was a great day!!!
Next we took a tour around our own classroom.
After the tour I, Miss Tracy, told the class all about me. I showed everyone pictures of me and my family and friends and shared stories about myself. Then everyone in class wrote a letter to me so I could learn about all the students in our class. We even used the correct format for letter writing, heading, greeting, body, closing, signature.
Next we took a dive into our reading books. We played a fun word game called rivet and then read a story called Miss Nelson is Missing. As we read this story we talked about how the students in the story were behaving and how we could be like them and NOT like them.
Finally, it was time for lunch and recess. After lunch we jumped into math. We counted by 1's, 2's and 5's forward and backward. We also looked all around our room for numbers. For our homework tonight we have to find out different numbers that tell about ourselves.
When math was over we packed up our things to go to music. We met Mrs. Marcy our music teacher for the year. We listened to the Olympics theme song that we will be able to hear on Friday night during the opening ceremonies of the Olympics.
It was a great day!!!
Letter Sent to Parents July 28th
July 27, 2007
Dear Parents,
Welcome to our third grade! My name is Carol Tracy. I am very excited and feel privileged to be your child’s teacher this year. The year will be filled with lots of learning and fun! My goal is to provide an environment where every child feels that they are free to take risks, be themselves, work hard, learn lots, smile, and go home at the end of the day loving to learn.
The first day of school is Thursday August 7th. The school day begins at 8:40am and ends at 3:15pm except on Tuesdays when school ends at 1:15pm. Students may arrive to school no earlier than 8:25am.
On Wednesday, August 6th from 11:00-12:00 I will have the classroom open if you and your child would like to find our classroom (room 114), drop off your child’s supplies, and meet me. I know how difficult it is on the first day to get everything here and it would be great to meet before school starts! This event is for our class only. If you have other students who attend Painted Sky please do not visit their classroom.
In 3rd grade your child will be using a variety of 21st century skills to learn through thematic units that meet the Arizona State Standards and are of high interest. On Wednesday, August 13th at 6pm there will be a 3rd grade parent orientation to inform you about what our class will be learning about, what class expectations are, and many other procedures and classroom policies.
In order to successfully meet the needs of every child I feel that it is imperative that we communicate on a regular basis. Our class blog is a great way to be updated on the day to day happenings of our class. Each day it will be updated with homework and information. At the end of each week a newsletter will be posted. More details on this will be given at the parent orientation. I consider myself a bit of a “computer geek” and electronic communication, such as email or the blog is the BEST way to correspond with me. If you drop me an email I will add you to our class distribution list.
Class website: www.amphi.com/teachers/ctracy
School e-mail: ctracy@amphi.com
School phone: 696-3874
There are so many things parents can do to help enhance the learning that takes place in and out of the classroom. If you are able to donate your time in the class, please email your available times as well as how often you would like to help out. I am hoping to make a schedule and have it ready by the second or third week of school!
I encourage you and your child to take a minute and go by our class website and blog. There are pictures of me, a short bio and a place where your child can tell me about themselves. I look forward to a wonderful year, and please feel free to contact me at any time!
Hope to see you on the 6th between 11 and 12.
Carol Tracy
Dear Parents,
Welcome to our third grade! My name is Carol Tracy. I am very excited and feel privileged to be your child’s teacher this year. The year will be filled with lots of learning and fun! My goal is to provide an environment where every child feels that they are free to take risks, be themselves, work hard, learn lots, smile, and go home at the end of the day loving to learn.
The first day of school is Thursday August 7th. The school day begins at 8:40am and ends at 3:15pm except on Tuesdays when school ends at 1:15pm. Students may arrive to school no earlier than 8:25am.
On Wednesday, August 6th from 11:00-12:00 I will have the classroom open if you and your child would like to find our classroom (room 114), drop off your child’s supplies, and meet me. I know how difficult it is on the first day to get everything here and it would be great to meet before school starts! This event is for our class only. If you have other students who attend Painted Sky please do not visit their classroom.
In 3rd grade your child will be using a variety of 21st century skills to learn through thematic units that meet the Arizona State Standards and are of high interest. On Wednesday, August 13th at 6pm there will be a 3rd grade parent orientation to inform you about what our class will be learning about, what class expectations are, and many other procedures and classroom policies.
In order to successfully meet the needs of every child I feel that it is imperative that we communicate on a regular basis. Our class blog is a great way to be updated on the day to day happenings of our class. Each day it will be updated with homework and information. At the end of each week a newsletter will be posted. More details on this will be given at the parent orientation. I consider myself a bit of a “computer geek” and electronic communication, such as email or the blog is the BEST way to correspond with me. If you drop me an email I will add you to our class distribution list.
Class website: www.amphi.com/teachers/ctracy
School e-mail: ctracy@amphi.com
School phone: 696-3874
There are so many things parents can do to help enhance the learning that takes place in and out of the classroom. If you are able to donate your time in the class, please email your available times as well as how often you would like to help out. I am hoping to make a schedule and have it ready by the second or third week of school!
I encourage you and your child to take a minute and go by our class website and blog. There are pictures of me, a short bio and a place where your child can tell me about themselves. I look forward to a wonderful year, and please feel free to contact me at any time!
Hope to see you on the 6th between 11 and 12.
Carol Tracy
NEW 3rd Grade Class
Tell me about yourself.
What is your first name?
Do you have a nickname?
What is your favorite subject?
What is your favorite food, color, dessert?
How many brothers and sisters do you have?
Do you have any pets?
What are their names?
What do you like to do for fun?
What else would you like to tell me?
What do you want to learn about in 3rd grade?
If you could pick what we get to learn about in 3rd grade...
What are the things you would like to learn about?
Are you traveling this summer?
If you are traveling someplace this summer tell me about your trip.
Why did you go there?
What did you do while you were there?
Did you have a good time?
Click on the where is says "# comments" right below here and you can write to me!
What is your first name?
Do you have a nickname?
What is your favorite subject?
What is your favorite food, color, dessert?
How many brothers and sisters do you have?
Do you have any pets?
What are their names?
What do you like to do for fun?
What else would you like to tell me?
What do you want to learn about in 3rd grade?
If you could pick what we get to learn about in 3rd grade...
What are the things you would like to learn about?
Are you traveling this summer?
If you are traveling someplace this summer tell me about your trip.
Why did you go there?
What did you do while you were there?
Did you have a good time?
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2007-8 Class blog
I just wanted to leave a final note for the 3rd graders of 07-08. It has been such a great year and I will miss you all. Thank you all for the wonderful treats and flowers during teacher week. I love the way my kitchen table looks with all those flowers. Thank you also to all of you who brought me gifts this past week. I will be having Starbucks all summer thanks to you.
I am truely proud of all of you. You all worked so hard this year and learned so much. I am proud to send you off to 4th grade ready for new adventures and fun. Be sure to stop by and say hi anytime, in my classroom, or here on the blog.
I hope you all have a great summer. See you in August!
Miss Tracy :)
If you are from last years class and you want to write to me click on the word comment below this blog. THANKS!
I am truely proud of all of you. You all worked so hard this year and learned so much. I am proud to send you off to 4th grade ready for new adventures and fun. Be sure to stop by and say hi anytime, in my classroom, or here on the blog.
I hope you all have a great summer. See you in August!
Miss Tracy :)
If you are from last years class and you want to write to me click on the word comment below this blog. THANKS!
Newsletter - May 16
Hey Everyone!
The last full week of school is over. Things this week did not go quite as planned but in the end it all worked out and we had a lot of fun.
In science this week we worked on our environment projects. The project changed a little after we were unable to get the big boxes as planned. The students instead used large pieces of butcher paper. They designed a background on their "poster". They look amazing. They also attached all their information cards. They laid the posters flat and added their 3D items. Today a few classes stopped by and we shared our projects with them.
In reading this week we finsihed the Geronimo Stilton Books. We wrote about his adventures and all the hazards that he encoutered. The students drew some of the events too. On Tuesday and Wednesday we read a book called Buddy. This was a book about a boy with MD who had a dog that helpped him in doing his everyday tasks.
In Math we continued working on our fact tests. We also worked on multipling multiple didget numbers.
In computers this week we wrote thank you notes to teachers and staff at school. The students enjoyed writing letter to some of their favorite people on campus.
Students continued passing off songs in music class. They are doing well but many of them could be practicing more. They have a concert on Monday at 9:40 in the courtyard. This will be our last music class.
Our last PE class will be on Wednesday next week. Today was our last day of Art.
On Tuesday and Wednesday next week we will be celebrating the end of the year with 3rd grade Aloha Days. We will be making lots of fun crafts on Tuesday. Wednesday we have a bunch of really cool activities planned and we will have a pizza lunch as a grade level in the court yard.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone. See you on Monday!
The last full week of school is over. Things this week did not go quite as planned but in the end it all worked out and we had a lot of fun.
In science this week we worked on our environment projects. The project changed a little after we were unable to get the big boxes as planned. The students instead used large pieces of butcher paper. They designed a background on their "poster". They look amazing. They also attached all their information cards. They laid the posters flat and added their 3D items. Today a few classes stopped by and we shared our projects with them.
In reading this week we finsihed the Geronimo Stilton Books. We wrote about his adventures and all the hazards that he encoutered. The students drew some of the events too. On Tuesday and Wednesday we read a book called Buddy. This was a book about a boy with MD who had a dog that helpped him in doing his everyday tasks.
In Math we continued working on our fact tests. We also worked on multipling multiple didget numbers.
In computers this week we wrote thank you notes to teachers and staff at school. The students enjoyed writing letter to some of their favorite people on campus.
Students continued passing off songs in music class. They are doing well but many of them could be practicing more. They have a concert on Monday at 9:40 in the courtyard. This will be our last music class.
Our last PE class will be on Wednesday next week. Today was our last day of Art.
On Tuesday and Wednesday next week we will be celebrating the end of the year with 3rd grade Aloha Days. We will be making lots of fun crafts on Tuesday. Wednesday we have a bunch of really cool activities planned and we will have a pizza lunch as a grade level in the court yard.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone. See you on Monday!
Newsletter - May 9th
Wow! This was a busy week! We practiced and practiced and performed or class play! The kids did a wonderful job on the play, I am so proud of them. The Sidewinders game was a blast!
In reading continued reading some fun Geronimo Stilton adventures. Each environment group is reading about an adventure that takes place within the environment they are studying. The groups are having fun reading, writing, and drawing about the adventure that Geronimo is going on!
In math we are still learning about multiplication.
In science, we are continuing our environment study! We will be painting our project boards on Monday. I have one parent helper but could use 4 more... actually I am in desperate need of 4 more parents from 10 to 12. If you can help please email me, or call me... or just show up.
We will be putting the projects together on Tuesday and finish them on Wednesday. (The original plan was to work on them until Friday but I will be gone on Friday and Mrs. Mason will be teaching.) We will display the projects in our room on Friday morning for other classes to come see. I will post pictures of them on the blog next week.
Comment on the blog by Wednesday and choose out of the prize bucket!
Keep practicing those math facts!
Have a great weekend!
AND
See you all at the Spring Fling!!!!
In reading continued reading some fun Geronimo Stilton adventures. Each environment group is reading about an adventure that takes place within the environment they are studying. The groups are having fun reading, writing, and drawing about the adventure that Geronimo is going on!
In math we are still learning about multiplication.
In science, we are continuing our environment study! We will be painting our project boards on Monday. I have one parent helper but could use 4 more... actually I am in desperate need of 4 more parents from 10 to 12. If you can help please email me, or call me... or just show up.
We will be putting the projects together on Tuesday and finish them on Wednesday. (The original plan was to work on them until Friday but I will be gone on Friday and Mrs. Mason will be teaching.) We will display the projects in our room on Friday morning for other classes to come see. I will post pictures of them on the blog next week.
Comment on the blog by Wednesday and choose out of the prize bucket!
Keep practicing those math facts!
Have a great weekend!
AND
See you all at the Spring Fling!!!!
Newsletter - May 2nd
We have had a very busy week.
We started the week off with more recorder song pass offs in music. Many of the students are doing well but they all need to practice more so they can earn all their belts by the end of the year. Also, they will have a recorder concert on May 19th at 1:30 so they need to be ready for that.
Wednesday was a great day. The symphony was so much fun. They played some of my favorite songs. They played a really happy song, a sad song (Jupiter from The Planets), a scary song, a heroic song (Star Wars), and a silly song (Mambo from West Side Story). The conductor taught the kids about dynamics, tempo, and orchestration. Our students were the best audience. They remembered not to clap until the conductors hands dropped to his side. Lunch was also a highlight. We walked over to the Hotel Arizona to eat. They served us hot dogs, macaroni nuggets, watermelon, AND ice cream sundaes with chocolate syrup and sprinkles. They gave us a great deal and were so nice to all the kids. Thank you to Gail, Valerie, Kevin, Chef Todd and all the servers for taking such great care of us.
In reading this week we read different books from the Geronimo Stilton Series. We will continue reading these books next week.
We spent a lot of time this week working on our play. Students practiced their fluency skills during the songs. They also practiced using lots of expression in their lines AND in their facial expressions and reactions to the other actors. Everyone is very excited to perform the play next week.
In science we continued working on our environments projects. Student researched more consumers, producers and decomposers. They looked for adaptations that these producers and consumers had to have in order to live in their environment. Our water experiment plants are growing well. It seems that the dry soil has no plants in it and the very wet plants are growing... very well.
Now time for extra credit... Students, post a comment to this blog answering one of the questions to the side and telling me what you voted for in the poll AND why and you will get a prize from the prize basket.
Have a wonderful weekend. I am looking forward to Wednesday and the baseball game.
We started the week off with more recorder song pass offs in music. Many of the students are doing well but they all need to practice more so they can earn all their belts by the end of the year. Also, they will have a recorder concert on May 19th at 1:30 so they need to be ready for that.
Wednesday was a great day. The symphony was so much fun. They played some of my favorite songs. They played a really happy song, a sad song (Jupiter from The Planets), a scary song, a heroic song (Star Wars), and a silly song (Mambo from West Side Story). The conductor taught the kids about dynamics, tempo, and orchestration. Our students were the best audience. They remembered not to clap until the conductors hands dropped to his side. Lunch was also a highlight. We walked over to the Hotel Arizona to eat. They served us hot dogs, macaroni nuggets, watermelon, AND ice cream sundaes with chocolate syrup and sprinkles. They gave us a great deal and were so nice to all the kids. Thank you to Gail, Valerie, Kevin, Chef Todd and all the servers for taking such great care of us.
In reading this week we read different books from the Geronimo Stilton Series. We will continue reading these books next week.
We spent a lot of time this week working on our play. Students practiced their fluency skills during the songs. They also practiced using lots of expression in their lines AND in their facial expressions and reactions to the other actors. Everyone is very excited to perform the play next week.
In science we continued working on our environments projects. Student researched more consumers, producers and decomposers. They looked for adaptations that these producers and consumers had to have in order to live in their environment. Our water experiment plants are growing well. It seems that the dry soil has no plants in it and the very wet plants are growing... very well.
Now time for extra credit... Students, post a comment to this blog answering one of the questions to the side and telling me what you voted for in the poll AND why and you will get a prize from the prize basket.
Have a wonderful weekend. I am looking forward to Wednesday and the baseball game.
Newsletter - April 25th
We are still in need of lot of help for the week of May 12th to the 16th. Please see the environments project blog for more details and times. You can email me or comment on the blog any of the times that you can help out. Thank you!
We had a great week filled with lots of learning and fun!
In reading we continued reading Sarah Plain and Tall. While reading this story the students answered comprehension questions, made predictions, and sequenced events from the story. We also did a review of synonyms and antonyms.
In math we are continuing our work with multiplication, division, fractions, and factors. Next week we will play a fun game called Factor Bingo. The better the students know their multiplication facts, the better they will do in the game! Don't forget to keep practicing the math facts every day!
In science we are continuing our study of environments. The students researched living and non-living things within their environments. We also learned about producers, consumers and decomposers and the food chain. They began investigating these as well. The plants in our terraniums are growing well. We are experimenting to see how different factors affect the plant growth. Each table group planted several seeds (pea, corn, radish, and barley) in four different soil types (dry, moist,wet, and very wet) they predicted which seed they thought would grow best in which environment. We are anxiously waiting to see if their hypothesis are correct!
We are having a blast working on the Artful Dodgers play! Parts have been assigned and the students are working to memorize their lines by Wednesday. Please assist them in learning the words to the songs. A note will be sent home next week about the baseball game for those of you who are going.
We will be going on our Tucson Symphony Orchestra field trip on Wednesday. We have arranged to have a formal, sit down lunch at the Hotel Arizona following the concert. Students are required to wear nice clothes to school. This is a wonderful treat and will be free to the students! We used Tax Credit money to pay for the concert and Nature Shop proceeds to pay for the lunch! If you signed up to attend the trip as a chaperone, you will need to pay $10.00 for the concert and lunch. Please let me know either by email or through the blog if you are planning to attend!
Now time for extra credit... Students, post a comment to this blog answering one of the questions to the side and telling me what you voted for in the poll AND why and you will get 10 extra credit points in math.
Have a great weekend.
We had a great week filled with lots of learning and fun!
In reading we continued reading Sarah Plain and Tall. While reading this story the students answered comprehension questions, made predictions, and sequenced events from the story. We also did a review of synonyms and antonyms.
In math we are continuing our work with multiplication, division, fractions, and factors. Next week we will play a fun game called Factor Bingo. The better the students know their multiplication facts, the better they will do in the game! Don't forget to keep practicing the math facts every day!
In science we are continuing our study of environments. The students researched living and non-living things within their environments. We also learned about producers, consumers and decomposers and the food chain. They began investigating these as well. The plants in our terraniums are growing well. We are experimenting to see how different factors affect the plant growth. Each table group planted several seeds (pea, corn, radish, and barley) in four different soil types (dry, moist,wet, and very wet) they predicted which seed they thought would grow best in which environment. We are anxiously waiting to see if their hypothesis are correct!
We are having a blast working on the Artful Dodgers play! Parts have been assigned and the students are working to memorize their lines by Wednesday. Please assist them in learning the words to the songs. A note will be sent home next week about the baseball game for those of you who are going.
We will be going on our Tucson Symphony Orchestra field trip on Wednesday. We have arranged to have a formal, sit down lunch at the Hotel Arizona following the concert. Students are required to wear nice clothes to school. This is a wonderful treat and will be free to the students! We used Tax Credit money to pay for the concert and Nature Shop proceeds to pay for the lunch! If you signed up to attend the trip as a chaperone, you will need to pay $10.00 for the concert and lunch. Please let me know either by email or through the blog if you are planning to attend!
Now time for extra credit... Students, post a comment to this blog answering one of the questions to the side and telling me what you voted for in the poll AND why and you will get 10 extra credit points in math.
Have a great weekend.
Baseball Play and Game
We are starting to practice a play that we would like to perform for all our families. We will be performing it on Wednesday May 7th at 5:30 pm in Room 114. The kids need to be here by 5:15 that would ensure that we start on time. It is early but we would like to have a fun evening together after the play.
There is a Sidewinders Baseball game on the 7th that we would like to go to as an end of the year celebration. It starts at 6:30. My thinking was to have our play performance and then caravan or even car pool down to Tucson Electric Park.
Depending on how many people go tickets are anywhere from $3.50 down to $2.00 a piece. We hope everyone can make it. Everyone in the family is invited. I think it would be a great way to end a fantastic year with the students and their families. (This is not a school-sponsored field trip so parents must attend with their child or if a parent decides to let their child go with another family that is ok too.)
Please fill out the form below and return it by Friday April 25. We will count up how many people are going and send home a note with the amount due for the tickets (which depends on how many are going.) Money will then be due by May 2.
I will not be giving homework on this evening and will make sure Thursday is not to hard of a day, being that we may be out a little later then usual. I really hope you can all make it. It has always been such a great way to end the year.
Thank you,
Miss Tracy
There is a Sidewinders Baseball game on the 7th that we would like to go to as an end of the year celebration. It starts at 6:30. My thinking was to have our play performance and then caravan or even car pool down to Tucson Electric Park.
Depending on how many people go tickets are anywhere from $3.50 down to $2.00 a piece. We hope everyone can make it. Everyone in the family is invited. I think it would be a great way to end a fantastic year with the students and their families. (This is not a school-sponsored field trip so parents must attend with their child or if a parent decides to let their child go with another family that is ok too.)
Please fill out the form below and return it by Friday April 25. We will count up how many people are going and send home a note with the amount due for the tickets (which depends on how many are going.) Money will then be due by May 2.
I will not be giving homework on this evening and will make sure Thursday is not to hard of a day, being that we may be out a little later then usual. I really hope you can all make it. It has always been such a great way to end the year.
Thank you,
Miss Tracy
Please fill out this form! Before play parts are assigned we need to know who will be at the play performance. If a child can’t make it to the school performance on the night of the 7th they will not be able to try out for a speaking part.
Student’s Name _______________ Parent Signature: _____________________
_____We would like ________ tickets for the Sidewinders game on the 7th of May. A note will be sent home later to collect money. DO NOT SEND MONEY AT THIS TIME!
_____We will be attending the play performance on May 7th in room 114 from 5:30 to 6:00 but will not be able to go to the baseball game.
Newsletter - April 18th
It has been a fun week getting back into the swing of things after AIMS. We started back up on our normal morning work of DOL and Math.
We will start back up on spelling this week. I will give out words on Monday.
In reading we began reading a story called Sarah Plain and Tall. The kids seem to really be enjoying the story. We are working on vocabulary and using a dictionary with each chapter. Students are also predicting, identifying story element and answering lots of why and how questions. They are also comparing the environments of the sea (Maine, where Sarah lived) and the prairie (where the family Sarah went to live with lived). Students used t-charts and Venn diagrams to compare plants, animals, and other factors. The story goes great with the beginning of our science unit.
In science this week we began our environments unit. On Monday we created environments in terrariums. We planted different seeds and each table group got to choose "how" they planted the seeds. They were able to choose how they would plant the seeds and how much water they would give them. We are now watching to see how their decisions worked. We learned a few new words: terrarium, organism, environment, and environmental factor.
On Wednesday students were able to choose an environment that they would become an "expert" on over the next few weeks. We began learning that every environment has living and non-living factors in it. Students then researched the living and non-living factors in their environment. I sent home a letter asking for help from home with the environment projects that we will be creating in class. Please let me know if you can help out. A copy of the letter is on the blog titled "environment project".
In math this week we continued to work on multiplication. This is a common theme between now and the end of the year.
Now time for extra credit... Students, post a comment to this blog answering one of the questions to the side and telling me what you voted for in the poll AND why and you will get 10 extra credit points in reading.
Have a great weekend!
We will start back up on spelling this week. I will give out words on Monday.
In reading we began reading a story called Sarah Plain and Tall. The kids seem to really be enjoying the story. We are working on vocabulary and using a dictionary with each chapter. Students are also predicting, identifying story element and answering lots of why and how questions. They are also comparing the environments of the sea (Maine, where Sarah lived) and the prairie (where the family Sarah went to live with lived). Students used t-charts and Venn diagrams to compare plants, animals, and other factors. The story goes great with the beginning of our science unit.
In science this week we began our environments unit. On Monday we created environments in terrariums. We planted different seeds and each table group got to choose "how" they planted the seeds. They were able to choose how they would plant the seeds and how much water they would give them. We are now watching to see how their decisions worked. We learned a few new words: terrarium, organism, environment, and environmental factor.
On Wednesday students were able to choose an environment that they would become an "expert" on over the next few weeks. We began learning that every environment has living and non-living factors in it. Students then researched the living and non-living factors in their environment. I sent home a letter asking for help from home with the environment projects that we will be creating in class. Please let me know if you can help out. A copy of the letter is on the blog titled "environment project".
In math this week we continued to work on multiplication. This is a common theme between now and the end of the year.
Now time for extra credit... Students, post a comment to this blog answering one of the questions to the side and telling me what you voted for in the poll AND why and you will get 10 extra credit points in reading.
Have a great weekend!
Environment Projects
We Need Your Help!
(Click on the title of this blog to visit our class envionment page. You can use this link to get to links in order to find information on your environment)
On Monday we began a new science unit about environments. The term environment is defined as the objects, organisms, and conditions that influence an organism. We will be investigating the environmental factors which make up different areas on the Earth.
Over the next five weeks we will grow plants in terrarium environment and experiment with different environmental factors. As a class, we will brainstorm environmental factors that are present in different environments such as plants and animals.
In small groups, students will work together to become an expert on one environment. They will read books, observe pictures, and collect facts about a certain environment. Each group will be compiling information on: water, human effects, living and nonliving factors, consumers, decomposers, producers, and micro and macro organisms in their environment.
During the week of May 12th the small groups will use a large refrigerator box to create a 3-dimenstional display of their environment.
As you can see, this is going to be a GREAT undertaking. We are going to need your help. At home students will need your help in collecting many items for their environment display. Here is a list of items that students need to collect for their display:
-Books
-Pictures
-Magazines with pictures to cut out
-Photos
-Calendar page pictures
-Stuffed animals that would be in their environment
-Fabrics or craft supplies to make things for their environment
-Notes from the internet about their environment
-Anything that they think might be helpful in their environment display
-Notes from books or people about their environment
-Tempera Paint for the background
Help will also be needed in the classroom when students are putting their environments together. We will need at least 5 parents on each of these days and times.
5-12 Monday 10:00 – 12:00
5-13 Tuesday 10:00 – 11:30
5-14 Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00
5-15 Thursday 1:00 – 3:00
5-16 Friday 10:00 – 12:00
This learning experience has the opportunity of being unforgettable. Without help from all of you it will be very difficult to pull off! Please let us know which days you are available to help.
Thank you,
Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Sheber, and Miss Tracy
Table 1 - Ocean
Table 2 - Desert
Table 3 - Savanna
Table 4 - Rain Forest
Table 5 - Artic and Antartic / Tundra
(Click on the title of this blog to visit our class envionment page. You can use this link to get to links in order to find information on your environment)
On Monday we began a new science unit about environments. The term environment is defined as the objects, organisms, and conditions that influence an organism. We will be investigating the environmental factors which make up different areas on the Earth.
Over the next five weeks we will grow plants in terrarium environment and experiment with different environmental factors. As a class, we will brainstorm environmental factors that are present in different environments such as plants and animals.
In small groups, students will work together to become an expert on one environment. They will read books, observe pictures, and collect facts about a certain environment. Each group will be compiling information on: water, human effects, living and nonliving factors, consumers, decomposers, producers, and micro and macro organisms in their environment.
During the week of May 12th the small groups will use a large refrigerator box to create a 3-dimenstional display of their environment.
As you can see, this is going to be a GREAT undertaking. We are going to need your help. At home students will need your help in collecting many items for their environment display. Here is a list of items that students need to collect for their display:
-Books
-Pictures
-Magazines with pictures to cut out
-Photos
-Calendar page pictures
-Stuffed animals that would be in their environment
-Fabrics or craft supplies to make things for their environment
-Notes from the internet about their environment
-Anything that they think might be helpful in their environment display
-Notes from books or people about their environment
-Tempera Paint for the background
Help will also be needed in the classroom when students are putting their environments together. We will need at least 5 parents on each of these days and times.
5-12 Monday 10:00 – 12:00
5-13 Tuesday 10:00 – 11:30
5-14 Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00
5-15 Thursday 1:00 – 3:00
5-16 Friday 10:00 – 12:00
This learning experience has the opportunity of being unforgettable. Without help from all of you it will be very difficult to pull off! Please let us know which days you are available to help.
Thank you,
Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Sheber, and Miss Tracy
Table 1 - Ocean
Table 2 - Desert
Table 3 - Savanna
Table 4 - Rain Forest
Table 5 - Artic and Antartic / Tundra
Newsletter - April 11th
AIMS is over! I think the kids are really glad that we are done. That was a lot of time to just be sitting in our desks. We did get a few other things done this week.
We finished up our maps and globes unit today. The kids completed their centers on the globe, the continents, coordinantes, map key, landforms, water ways and the compass. Thursday and Friday they worked on creating their own map of a make-believe island.
This week was also exciting becasue we began to work on our end of the year class play. I think everyone is really excited. The play performance will be on May 7th, Wednesday. There is a sidewinders baseball game that night that I will be buying group tickets to. I will send a paper note home about this next week, but keep this date open... it will be a fun night.
Last week's poll was, "What was your favorite Social Studies Unit?" Fifteen people voted and the winner with 9 out of 15 votes or 60% is........ Greece and Rome. If you voted for Greece and Rome you can earn 10 extra credit points in social studies by commenting and telling me WHY it was your favorite.
Don't forget to vote on this weeks poll. Ok, so extras credit for everyone who post a comment on this blog. Here are the requierments: post a comment, answer a question from the "Questions from the Week" section, vote on the poll and tell me what you voted on. That is all you have to do and you get a FREE 10 points in Science.
We finished up our maps and globes unit today. The kids completed their centers on the globe, the continents, coordinantes, map key, landforms, water ways and the compass. Thursday and Friday they worked on creating their own map of a make-believe island.
This week was also exciting becasue we began to work on our end of the year class play. I think everyone is really excited. The play performance will be on May 7th, Wednesday. There is a sidewinders baseball game that night that I will be buying group tickets to. I will send a paper note home about this next week, but keep this date open... it will be a fun night.
Last week's poll was, "What was your favorite Social Studies Unit?" Fifteen people voted and the winner with 9 out of 15 votes or 60% is........ Greece and Rome. If you voted for Greece and Rome you can earn 10 extra credit points in social studies by commenting and telling me WHY it was your favorite.
Don't forget to vote on this weeks poll. Ok, so extras credit for everyone who post a comment on this blog. Here are the requierments: post a comment, answer a question from the "Questions from the Week" section, vote on the poll and tell me what you voted on. That is all you have to do and you get a FREE 10 points in Science.
AIMS Update
Just wanted to thank you all for sending in snacks for AIMS…
The kids did so well on the writing part Monday. It took about 2 hours this morning and an hour after lunch. They all did a great job. Please make sure you let them know. They finished the reading this morning and are working on their 1st math section right now. Thank you for continuing to help them get a good night sleep tonight and a great breakfast in the morning.
2 days left…
Also, yesterday we looked at our class homepage and this blog in class. The kids were very excited about the blog. Be sure to come visit with your child and read about what we have been doing in class. Make sure they vote on the survey!
Thanks and have a great day!
The kids did so well on the writing part Monday. It took about 2 hours this morning and an hour after lunch. They all did a great job. Please make sure you let them know. They finished the reading this morning and are working on their 1st math section right now. Thank you for continuing to help them get a good night sleep tonight and a great breakfast in the morning.
2 days left…
Also, yesterday we looked at our class homepage and this blog in class. The kids were very excited about the blog. Be sure to come visit with your child and read about what we have been doing in class. Make sure they vote on the survey!
Thanks and have a great day!
Newsletter - April 4th
Hey everyone! It is almost AIMS. As you know we are testing on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to get lots of rest and eat a good breakfast next week. If you have any questions or concerns about the test please drop me an email or blog comment. Thank you for all the snacks. If you still want to send in snack please do on Monday. The kids will appreciate it.
The last 2 weeks we have been learning about maps and globes. Students made a compass, learned the continents and oceans, read coordinates and used a map scale. They used an Arizona map to find coordinates and distances. The last few days of this week the students practiced their learning in small group centers. Next week students are going to be finishing up their centers and making an island map on their own.
In reading and writing, students have been working on a demonstration lesson. Students have been looking at various recipes and seeing what makes a good recipe. Today, students presented their lessons to the class.
In math we have been doing lots of practice for the AIMS. We are reviewing long addition and subtraction, time, money, multiplication, fractions, geometry, probability and measurement. We also spent some time looking at logic problems.
Take a look at the questions on the side bar of the blog. These are questions you can ask your child about this week.
Please take a minute to look at the calendar page on our class homepage. There are 2 dates marked in May for special field trip. I have not chosen the final date for this special event but keep those dates open. :)
If you and your child post to this blog I will give your child 5 pts extra credit in writing! :) Just click on the comments below.
If you and your childs posts a comment that includes a date and event from our class calendar they will get 10 pts.
Have a great weekend.
The last 2 weeks we have been learning about maps and globes. Students made a compass, learned the continents and oceans, read coordinates and used a map scale. They used an Arizona map to find coordinates and distances. The last few days of this week the students practiced their learning in small group centers. Next week students are going to be finishing up their centers and making an island map on their own.
In reading and writing, students have been working on a demonstration lesson. Students have been looking at various recipes and seeing what makes a good recipe. Today, students presented their lessons to the class.
In math we have been doing lots of practice for the AIMS. We are reviewing long addition and subtraction, time, money, multiplication, fractions, geometry, probability and measurement. We also spent some time looking at logic problems.
Take a look at the questions on the side bar of the blog. These are questions you can ask your child about this week.
Please take a minute to look at the calendar page on our class homepage. There are 2 dates marked in May for special field trip. I have not chosen the final date for this special event but keep those dates open. :)
If you and your child post to this blog I will give your child 5 pts extra credit in writing! :) Just click on the comments below.
If you and your childs posts a comment that includes a date and event from our class calendar they will get 10 pts.
Have a great weekend.
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