Fruit Shoot Multiplication Fact Practice
All Operations Practice
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
November 16th ~ Weekly Happenings!
Hi Parents and Students!
Welcome to a full week of school!!! Things are really moving quickly this month. It is hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week! Please enjoy reading about what is going on in room 6 this week. :)
Home Room Group...
Health~
We are very excited to begin our first health unit of the year! Students will be working with Evan to analyze how the media persuades the public through advertisements. This topic will continue over the next three weeks. Hopefully you can have some wonderful discussions at home about commercials and printed ads you encounter as a family.
Social Studies/Literature Circles~
Students are continuing our integrated study of the Trail of Tears and the Navajo Long Walk. Most will be completing their literature novels during the next two weeks. At home I hope you are having a wonderful learning experience with your student as you research a Native Culture of your choice.
Writing ~
Welcome to Sentence Fluency Week! This week students will learn the meaning of 'sentence fluency'. They will be learning strategies using sentence fluency to improve their writing. So you can be 'in the know' here is a quick definition of sentence fluency ~
SENTENCE FLUENCY is the readability of the paper. The sentences should flow smoothly from one to the next. The writing should sound natural--the way someone might talk. The sentences should have different beginnings, lengths, and structures. The paper should be written in complete sentences, not fragments. Any fragments that are used should add to the quality of the message. Also, the paper should not be one long sentence containing no punctuation.
HOMEWORK~
Reading Log
Complete writing your Native Cultures Report
Math Week 8 & Practice your multiplication facts!
IMPORTANT DATES~
No School November 25th & 26th
Math Class~
During Math class we are continuing our study of multiplication, and beginning to relate division facts to it. Students are revisiting arrays and seeing how we can us arrays to figure out division problems. At home you can expand on the idea of division by relating division to everyday activities.
Project Class~
Our Space Port Space Museum will be open during project class next week! If you have some time we would love for you to visit our version of the International Space Station on Monday or Tuesday next week in room 6 from 1:30 - 2:40pm! See you there!
Welcome to a full week of school!!! Things are really moving quickly this month. It is hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week! Please enjoy reading about what is going on in room 6 this week. :)
Home Room Group...
Health~
We are very excited to begin our first health unit of the year! Students will be working with Evan to analyze how the media persuades the public through advertisements. This topic will continue over the next three weeks. Hopefully you can have some wonderful discussions at home about commercials and printed ads you encounter as a family.
Social Studies/Literature Circles~
Students are continuing our integrated study of the Trail of Tears and the Navajo Long Walk. Most will be completing their literature novels during the next two weeks. At home I hope you are having a wonderful learning experience with your student as you research a Native Culture of your choice.
Writing ~
Welcome to Sentence Fluency Week! This week students will learn the meaning of 'sentence fluency'. They will be learning strategies using sentence fluency to improve their writing. So you can be 'in the know' here is a quick definition of sentence fluency ~
SENTENCE FLUENCY is the readability of the paper. The sentences should flow smoothly from one to the next. The writing should sound natural--the way someone might talk. The sentences should have different beginnings, lengths, and structures. The paper should be written in complete sentences, not fragments. Any fragments that are used should add to the quality of the message. Also, the paper should not be one long sentence containing no punctuation.
HOMEWORK~
Reading Log
Complete writing your Native Cultures Report
Math Week 8 & Practice your multiplication facts!
IMPORTANT DATES~
No School November 25th & 26th
Math Class~
During Math class we are continuing our study of multiplication, and beginning to relate division facts to it. Students are revisiting arrays and seeing how we can us arrays to figure out division problems. At home you can expand on the idea of division by relating division to everyday activities.
Project Class~
Our Space Port Space Museum will be open during project class next week! If you have some time we would love for you to visit our version of the International Space Station on Monday or Tuesday next week in room 6 from 1:30 - 2:40pm! See you there!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
NOVEMBER MULTIPLICATION PRACTICE
Here are some websites you can use to practice your math facts!!
Ants go Marching
Grand Prix
Meteor Multiplication
Fill in the Table
Penguin Jump
Multilevel Practice
Math Mayhem Contest
Number Eaters
Ants go Marching
Grand Prix
Meteor Multiplication
Fill in the Table
Penguin Jump
Multilevel Practice
Math Mayhem Contest
Number Eaters
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS!
Hi Everyone!
Welcome to November! Here are some highlights you need to know this month...
Language Arts: We are doing an integrated study of Native Cultures. Students are reading literature novels based on the Navajo Long Walk and the Cherokee Trail of Tears. Melissa, one of our amazing student teachers taught a variety of lessons based on the Cherokee Trail of Tears. We also had a guest presenter, Brenda Brainard from the Natives Program come and present to the class. She brought an impressive collection of furs for the students to learn about, and she brought a variety of foods from different Native Tribes. A big thank you to Kay for organizing this event last week!!
SPECIAL HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FOR NOVEMBER:
NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORICAL FAMILY/WRITING PROJECT
DUE NOVEMBER 30th, 2010
DEAR PARENTS AND STUDENTS,
To honor the Native Cultures across this land, I am asking 4th and 5th grade students to create a Native American Project. Please work with your student to identify their preferred learning style, and create an appropriate project. All projects should be labeled with the tribe they represent and be accompanied by a written assignment.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
4th Grade projects must be accompanied by at least two paragraphs. One paragraph explaining the significance of the piece/project, and one paragraph explaining where the tribe/group is today.
5th Grade projects must be accompanied by at least three paragraphs. One paragraph explaining the significance of the piece/project, one paragraph explaining where the tribe/group is today, and one paragraph expanding on how the students feels about the way Native tribes have been treated throughout history.
~EXTRA CREDIT FOR ALL STUDENTS~
• Created a cover page for your report including the title, date, your name, and a photo or drawing.
• Compile a bibliography, citing your sources you
Here are some ideas grouped by learning preference:
Mathematical / Logical –
Create a graph of a particular tribe illustrating:
• fluctuations in population over the years.
• land area owned by the tribe over the years.
• any statistics that are of interest to you.
• Classify and/or categorize information comparing/contrasting two tribes/nations.
Tactile / Creative
• Create a small model of a housing structure used by a particular tribe/nation before European settlement.
• Craft a representation of a toy or game used by the children.
• Create a weaving representative of a particular tribe/nation.
• Create a collage representative of a particular tribe/nation.
• Create a piece of artwork representative of a particular tribe/nation.
Verbal / Linguistic
• Write a poem.
• Create a poster board themed around your selected tribe/nation.
• Create a timeline of historical events occurring within a particular tribe/nation.
THESE ARE JUST A FEW IDEAS! I AM SURE YOU HAVE MANY, MANY, MANY, MORE!!! BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN EXPLORING THE RICH CULTURE OF THESE UNIQUE CULTURES.
Here are a few of the Oregon State Standards addressed with this project:
* Identify Native-American groups in Oregon and the Western Hemisphere before European exploration, the regions in which they lived, compare their ways of life.
* Identify and understand the groups living in the Oregon territory before European exploration, their ways of life, and the empires they developed.
* Understand the impact of early European exploration on Native Americans in Oregon.
The tribe/nation I would like to research is:_____________________________________________________
OTHER HOMEWORK:
Language Arts ~ 1. Read 20 minutes 5 nights this week
2. Complete your quick write:
If roads and streets turned into rivers how would this change the world?
Math ~ Week 7
Important Dates:
No School November 11th & 12th
Picture Retakes November 19th
No School November 25th & 26th
Welcome to November! Here are some highlights you need to know this month...
Language Arts: We are doing an integrated study of Native Cultures. Students are reading literature novels based on the Navajo Long Walk and the Cherokee Trail of Tears. Melissa, one of our amazing student teachers taught a variety of lessons based on the Cherokee Trail of Tears. We also had a guest presenter, Brenda Brainard from the Natives Program come and present to the class. She brought an impressive collection of furs for the students to learn about, and she brought a variety of foods from different Native Tribes. A big thank you to Kay for organizing this event last week!!
SPECIAL HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FOR NOVEMBER:
NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORICAL FAMILY/WRITING PROJECT
DUE NOVEMBER 30th, 2010
DEAR PARENTS AND STUDENTS,
To honor the Native Cultures across this land, I am asking 4th and 5th grade students to create a Native American Project. Please work with your student to identify their preferred learning style, and create an appropriate project. All projects should be labeled with the tribe they represent and be accompanied by a written assignment.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
4th Grade projects must be accompanied by at least two paragraphs. One paragraph explaining the significance of the piece/project, and one paragraph explaining where the tribe/group is today.
5th Grade projects must be accompanied by at least three paragraphs. One paragraph explaining the significance of the piece/project, one paragraph explaining where the tribe/group is today, and one paragraph expanding on how the students feels about the way Native tribes have been treated throughout history.
~EXTRA CREDIT FOR ALL STUDENTS~
• Created a cover page for your report including the title, date, your name, and a photo or drawing.
• Compile a bibliography, citing your sources you
Here are some ideas grouped by learning preference:
Mathematical / Logical –
Create a graph of a particular tribe illustrating:
• fluctuations in population over the years.
• land area owned by the tribe over the years.
• any statistics that are of interest to you.
• Classify and/or categorize information comparing/contrasting two tribes/nations.
Tactile / Creative
• Create a small model of a housing structure used by a particular tribe/nation before European settlement.
• Craft a representation of a toy or game used by the children.
• Create a weaving representative of a particular tribe/nation.
• Create a collage representative of a particular tribe/nation.
• Create a piece of artwork representative of a particular tribe/nation.
Verbal / Linguistic
• Write a poem.
• Create a poster board themed around your selected tribe/nation.
• Create a timeline of historical events occurring within a particular tribe/nation.
THESE ARE JUST A FEW IDEAS! I AM SURE YOU HAVE MANY, MANY, MANY, MORE!!! BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN EXPLORING THE RICH CULTURE OF THESE UNIQUE CULTURES.
Here are a few of the Oregon State Standards addressed with this project:
* Identify Native-American groups in Oregon and the Western Hemisphere before European exploration, the regions in which they lived, compare their ways of life.
* Identify and understand the groups living in the Oregon territory before European exploration, their ways of life, and the empires they developed.
* Understand the impact of early European exploration on Native Americans in Oregon.
The tribe/nation I would like to research is:_____________________________________________________
OTHER HOMEWORK:
Language Arts ~ 1. Read 20 minutes 5 nights this week
2. Complete your quick write:
If roads and streets turned into rivers how would this change the world?
Math ~ Week 7
Important Dates:
No School November 11th & 12th
Picture Retakes November 19th
No School November 25th & 26th
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Classroom Happenings ~ September 23rd
Good Evening!
Welcome to another week of school!
I have to start with a great big THANK YOU to all the parents who have graciously donated snacks!!! At this rate we will be snacking well through Winter Break! Your generosity is much appreciated!
I'd like to give a a great big THANK YOU for the three refrigerator boxes which arrived in the classroom last week. If you haven't heard, we are going to attempt to construct our version of a space station! Students have been designing plans and brainstorming ideas on what our version of the ISS should look like! I have a feeling this will be an ongoing project taking many weeks. Wish us luck!
Another great big THANK YOU goes to Andrea for coming in and helping students start our 'Space Mural' Thursday afternoon. It is always helpful to have an extra set of hands helping out in the classroom. Speaking of volunteers, many of you have been asking about it! On curriculum night I will have a sign up sheet for all interested parents!
Finally, another great big THANK YOU goes to Tom for coming in and doing a solstice presentation today. He took the kids on the playground and did a wonderful job of explaining how the tether ball pole and the sun helped the second best mathematician of all time, Eratosthenes, discover the approximate circumference of the earth, 2300 years ago!
Happenings by Subject:
Reading ~ This week we completed our district reading and vocabulary testing. Students have also been engaged in self-selected reading material. I am impressed with the challenging reading materials most students are self selecting.
Writing ~ Using a multitude of non-fiction space literature we found fascinating space facts this week. These facts will be used to enhance our expository writing experience next week. Students are also working on legends to match the constellations they are painting in art block. Finally, students learned about 'great grabbers'. These are hooks authors use to pull readers into their stories. Students are encouraged to recognize great grabbers when they read, and to use great grabbers in their original compositions.
Social Studies ~ Melissa has been doing a wonderful job of giving students the opportunity to explore the world through geography. Students are in the process of creating a huge global map using an 'old fashion' overhead machine to project outlines of the continents for tracing onto butcher paper. We are excited to hang our world map up soon!
Science ~ We continue to explore the final frontier of space! This week students viewed quick videos explaining how the ISS (International Space Station) was constructed while orbiting the earth at 17,500 miles per hour!! Students also learned astronauts orbiting the earth look like they have swollen faces because their body fluids shift to the top part of the body while in orbit. It is a similar feeling to hanging upside down for an extended period of time. Students also viewed the shuttle docking onto the space station and learned about the airlock door opening to allow shuttle astronauts onto the ISS.
Art ~ Student sculptures are nearly complete. Many have been painted. We hope to have these on display for curriculum night next week!
Math ~ We continue to explore arrays. This week students created 'Area Bots' on graph paper. Students are building on the concept of arrays by calculating the dimensions of the robots, and using the calculations to find the total area of their robot. We are also working on memorizing the doubles. (3x3,4x4,5x5,6x6,7x7,8x8,9x9)
HOMEWORK ~Due September 28th
Reading Log ~ Click here to download a reading log! :)
Writing ~ 4th graders need to compose 4 great grabbers to put into their portfolios
5th graders need to compose 7 great grabbers to put into their portfolios
***Please encourage students to choose grabbers of stories they would be interested in continuing at a later date in the school year.
Special Science Projects Due September 28th ~ Click here to download a copy of the assignment!
Math ~ No homework this week
Have a wonderful week!
~Ms. DuBois
Welcome to another week of school!
I have to start with a great big THANK YOU to all the parents who have graciously donated snacks!!! At this rate we will be snacking well through Winter Break! Your generosity is much appreciated!
I'd like to give a a great big THANK YOU for the three refrigerator boxes which arrived in the classroom last week. If you haven't heard, we are going to attempt to construct our version of a space station! Students have been designing plans and brainstorming ideas on what our version of the ISS should look like! I have a feeling this will be an ongoing project taking many weeks. Wish us luck!
Another great big THANK YOU goes to Andrea for coming in and helping students start our 'Space Mural' Thursday afternoon. It is always helpful to have an extra set of hands helping out in the classroom. Speaking of volunteers, many of you have been asking about it! On curriculum night I will have a sign up sheet for all interested parents!
Finally, another great big THANK YOU goes to Tom for coming in and doing a solstice presentation today. He took the kids on the playground and did a wonderful job of explaining how the tether ball pole and the sun helped the second best mathematician of all time, Eratosthenes, discover the approximate circumference of the earth, 2300 years ago!
Happenings by Subject:
Reading ~ This week we completed our district reading and vocabulary testing. Students have also been engaged in self-selected reading material. I am impressed with the challenging reading materials most students are self selecting.
Writing ~ Using a multitude of non-fiction space literature we found fascinating space facts this week. These facts will be used to enhance our expository writing experience next week. Students are also working on legends to match the constellations they are painting in art block. Finally, students learned about 'great grabbers'. These are hooks authors use to pull readers into their stories. Students are encouraged to recognize great grabbers when they read, and to use great grabbers in their original compositions.
Social Studies ~ Melissa has been doing a wonderful job of giving students the opportunity to explore the world through geography. Students are in the process of creating a huge global map using an 'old fashion' overhead machine to project outlines of the continents for tracing onto butcher paper. We are excited to hang our world map up soon!
Science ~ We continue to explore the final frontier of space! This week students viewed quick videos explaining how the ISS (International Space Station) was constructed while orbiting the earth at 17,500 miles per hour!! Students also learned astronauts orbiting the earth look like they have swollen faces because their body fluids shift to the top part of the body while in orbit. It is a similar feeling to hanging upside down for an extended period of time. Students also viewed the shuttle docking onto the space station and learned about the airlock door opening to allow shuttle astronauts onto the ISS.
Art ~ Student sculptures are nearly complete. Many have been painted. We hope to have these on display for curriculum night next week!
Math ~ We continue to explore arrays. This week students created 'Area Bots' on graph paper. Students are building on the concept of arrays by calculating the dimensions of the robots, and using the calculations to find the total area of their robot. We are also working on memorizing the doubles. (3x3,4x4,5x5,6x6,7x7,8x8,9x9)
HOMEWORK ~Due September 28th
Reading Log ~ Click here to download a reading log! :)
Writing ~ 4th graders need to compose 4 great grabbers to put into their portfolios
5th graders need to compose 7 great grabbers to put into their portfolios
***Please encourage students to choose grabbers of stories they would be interested in continuing at a later date in the school year.
Special Science Projects Due September 28th ~ Click here to download a copy of the assignment!
Math ~ No homework this week
Have a wonderful week!
~Ms. DuBois
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Classroom Happenings ~ September 14th
Dear Parents,
It has been an amazing first week of school. The students are fantastic, the curriculum is engaging, and the energy level is through the roof! Everyone seems very happy to be back at school and we are beginning to settle into our routines. I can't express how impressed I am with each and every student this year!
As the month of September progresses, there are a couple of things we could use in class.
SNACK DONATIONS:
Each child is encouraged to bring a snack everyday. By recess time, we are getting quite hungry. A simple morning snack of fruit, cheese, or crackers helps a lot! Not all children remember each day, so I like to have some extra snack items on hand. If you are in a position to donate snack items for our class, we would VERY MUCH APPRECIATE IT! Some healthy snack suggestions from our district wellness policy include: Graham Cracker based items, Teddy Grahams, Animal Crackers, Wheat Thins, Cheese Nips, Goldfish, Ritz Crackers, and Pretzels. These items also store well. Thank you for your kindness!!!!
REFRIGERATOR BOXES:
Do you have any idea where we can get some VERY LARGE boxes? I have a very special project in mind and would love to get 2 or 3 refrigerator boxes brought to our classroom! Please Contact me if you can help!
RECYCLED ITEMS:
Thursday and Friday we are beginning our recycled space sculptures. If you have clean items in your recycling at home please send them in as soon as possible so we can begin creating. Items we need include, clean plastic bottles, containers, lids, corks, boxes, unusually shaped items, etc... Any item you have which can be turned into a rocket, alien, space station, or planet will be very much appreciated!!!
HAPPENINGS BY SUBJECT!
Reading ~ This week students are continuing to read self selected chapter books. Students are keeping record of the books they read and identifying the genre, as they fill in their reading logs. In our Treasures Reading Anthologies, 5th grade students learned about Space Camp in Alabama, and 4th grade students learned about our solar system. All students are working on summarizing information.
Writing ~ All students were given a writing portfolio this week. The portfolio is where students will keep all writing compositions for the entire school year. The Young Writers Association of Lane County is sponsoring a scary story writing contest. Some students have decided to write a scary story. Other students are working on Alien stories, comic strips, and/or choice writing compositions.
Social Studies ~ We have started a geography unit. We will be working on distinguishing between continent, country, state, county, and city. We started this week by identifying countries of the world and listing which continent they are located in. Students are encouraged to bring in small objects/artifacts from around the world for our 'Where in the World' bulletin board. It would be amazing to obtain one item from every country in the world!
Science ~ September is the month of Space exploration! Our classroom wall now has many planets hanging among the constellations. It looks stellar!
Speech ~ Students continue to present their '3 things in a bag'. The presentations have been very well done. Everyone is enjoying telling about themselves and we are learning a lot about the members of our classroom community.
Math ~ This week we are reviewing the vocabulary words product, factor, and array. Students have created arrays using puffy stickers, dots, pencil drawings, and each other! In the coming weeks we will be working hard on memorizing our multiplication facts. Practicing at home every night will help your child become fluent with their facts. Students who are fluent may want to extend themselves by learning 12's and 15's!
Art ~ Art Smart vocabulary this week included, Color, Mood, Line, Sketch, Horizon Line, and Action Lines. Students have been sketching aliens and working on choice sketching art. I hope you come by and see our amazing alien art work. It is out of this world!
Wow... all that work and we have only been in school 5 days! It IS going to be a great year.
~Ms. DuBois
It has been an amazing first week of school. The students are fantastic, the curriculum is engaging, and the energy level is through the roof! Everyone seems very happy to be back at school and we are beginning to settle into our routines. I can't express how impressed I am with each and every student this year!
As the month of September progresses, there are a couple of things we could use in class.
SNACK DONATIONS:
Each child is encouraged to bring a snack everyday. By recess time, we are getting quite hungry. A simple morning snack of fruit, cheese, or crackers helps a lot! Not all children remember each day, so I like to have some extra snack items on hand. If you are in a position to donate snack items for our class, we would VERY MUCH APPRECIATE IT! Some healthy snack suggestions from our district wellness policy include: Graham Cracker based items, Teddy Grahams, Animal Crackers, Wheat Thins, Cheese Nips, Goldfish, Ritz Crackers, and Pretzels. These items also store well. Thank you for your kindness!!!!
REFRIGERATOR BOXES:
Do you have any idea where we can get some VERY LARGE boxes? I have a very special project in mind and would love to get 2 or 3 refrigerator boxes brought to our classroom! Please Contact me if you can help!
RECYCLED ITEMS:
Thursday and Friday we are beginning our recycled space sculptures. If you have clean items in your recycling at home please send them in as soon as possible so we can begin creating. Items we need include, clean plastic bottles, containers, lids, corks, boxes, unusually shaped items, etc... Any item you have which can be turned into a rocket, alien, space station, or planet will be very much appreciated!!!
HAPPENINGS BY SUBJECT!
Reading ~ This week students are continuing to read self selected chapter books. Students are keeping record of the books they read and identifying the genre, as they fill in their reading logs. In our Treasures Reading Anthologies, 5th grade students learned about Space Camp in Alabama, and 4th grade students learned about our solar system. All students are working on summarizing information.
Writing ~ All students were given a writing portfolio this week. The portfolio is where students will keep all writing compositions for the entire school year. The Young Writers Association of Lane County is sponsoring a scary story writing contest. Some students have decided to write a scary story. Other students are working on Alien stories, comic strips, and/or choice writing compositions.
Social Studies ~ We have started a geography unit. We will be working on distinguishing between continent, country, state, county, and city. We started this week by identifying countries of the world and listing which continent they are located in. Students are encouraged to bring in small objects/artifacts from around the world for our 'Where in the World' bulletin board. It would be amazing to obtain one item from every country in the world!
Science ~ September is the month of Space exploration! Our classroom wall now has many planets hanging among the constellations. It looks stellar!
Speech ~ Students continue to present their '3 things in a bag'. The presentations have been very well done. Everyone is enjoying telling about themselves and we are learning a lot about the members of our classroom community.
Math ~ This week we are reviewing the vocabulary words product, factor, and array. Students have created arrays using puffy stickers, dots, pencil drawings, and each other! In the coming weeks we will be working hard on memorizing our multiplication facts. Practicing at home every night will help your child become fluent with their facts. Students who are fluent may want to extend themselves by learning 12's and 15's!
Art ~ Art Smart vocabulary this week included, Color, Mood, Line, Sketch, Horizon Line, and Action Lines. Students have been sketching aliens and working on choice sketching art. I hope you come by and see our amazing alien art work. It is out of this world!
Wow... all that work and we have only been in school 5 days! It IS going to be a great year.
~Ms. DuBois
Homework Routine & Assignments ~ September 14, 2010
Dear Parents & Students,
Welcome to our first homework week! This year we have two types of homework. Students are responsible for independent homework, and occasionally I will assign family projects. Independent homework includes weekly reading logs, weekly writing assignments, and weekly math practice. Family projects are usually related to social studies, science, and health concepts. Homework will arrive home on Tuesday and it is due on the following Tuesday. If you don’t receive anything from your child you can check this classroom blog to get the most up to date information.
This week’s homework due Tuesday, September 21st (unless otherwise noted):
Reading Log ~ Students will complete 20 minutes of reading 5 nights during the week.
Click here to download this weeks reading log
Writing ~ Students will complete the homework plan handout.
Click here to download homework plan assignment
Science Family Project ~ Students will choose a space topic and prepare a report and project reflecting their preferred learning style. Students all received a handout with details of this project. (Due Tuesday, September 28th)
Click here to download science project assignment
Math ~ Students will find six arrays at home. Students will draw what they find, and create an addition sentence and a multiplication sentence to describe their array. (See example on student handout) Math students from Susan's class are also expected to complete a homework plan. :)
Click here to download math homework week 1
Click here to download homework plan assignment
Art ~ PLEASE send in recycled materials so we can begin our space sculptures on Thursday. We need things like clean boxes, bottles, lids, containers, etc… THANK YOU!
Social Studies ~ We are creating a where in the world bulletin board in our classroom. Students are encouraged to bring in items from different countries around the world. It would be great to have as many different countries represented as possible. Items such as postcards, small souvenirs, photographs, etc... Space is limited so, small is best!
THANKS FOR YOUR AMAZING CHILDREN!!!!!!
Welcome to our first homework week! This year we have two types of homework. Students are responsible for independent homework, and occasionally I will assign family projects. Independent homework includes weekly reading logs, weekly writing assignments, and weekly math practice. Family projects are usually related to social studies, science, and health concepts. Homework will arrive home on Tuesday and it is due on the following Tuesday. If you don’t receive anything from your child you can check this classroom blog to get the most up to date information.
This week’s homework due Tuesday, September 21st (unless otherwise noted):
Reading Log ~ Students will complete 20 minutes of reading 5 nights during the week.
Click here to download this weeks reading log
Writing ~ Students will complete the homework plan handout.
Click here to download homework plan assignment
Science Family Project ~ Students will choose a space topic and prepare a report and project reflecting their preferred learning style. Students all received a handout with details of this project. (Due Tuesday, September 28th)
Click here to download science project assignment
Math ~ Students will find six arrays at home. Students will draw what they find, and create an addition sentence and a multiplication sentence to describe their array. (See example on student handout) Math students from Susan's class are also expected to complete a homework plan. :)
Click here to download math homework week 1
Click here to download homework plan assignment
Art ~ PLEASE send in recycled materials so we can begin our space sculptures on Thursday. We need things like clean boxes, bottles, lids, containers, etc… THANK YOU!
Social Studies ~ We are creating a where in the world bulletin board in our classroom. Students are encouraged to bring in items from different countries around the world. It would be great to have as many different countries represented as possible. Items such as postcards, small souvenirs, photographs, etc... Space is limited so, small is best!
THANKS FOR YOUR AMAZING CHILDREN!!!!!!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
First Day of School.... September 8, 2010
Welcome to our Classroom Link blog!
Today was soooooooo much fun. I completely enjoyed meeting students and parents today. Last year was the first year of Classroom Link. I must warn you when things get busy, sometimes the blog gets neglected, however I am going to try my best to keep up with getting information to you via this blog. Please keep in mind, it is always work in progress! On this blog you will find information about what is happening in room 6. You will be kept informed of homework assginments, important dates and classroom happenings. Feel free to comment as comments motivate me to keep up with the blog! :)
September is space month!! In July I had the wonderful opportunity to attend International Space Camp in Huntsville Alabama. I am very excited to share these experiences with the 4th & 5th graders. We will be exploring space through reading, writing, and art this month. We might even invent a few aliens of our own!
Students in our homeroom (Language Arts Students) will be staying in room 6 for the first Arts Block, and for the first Project. I am excited to have these first few weeks together so we can bond as a class and have some fun learning together.
HOMEWORK due September 14th:
Language Arts Class ~
Parent Homework ~ Students brought home a parent questionnaire. Please fill out the information and return the yellow sheet by Tuesday, September 14th. If you did not get a copy of the handout, here are the questions:
1. What is your child’s name?
2. Has school been a positive learning experience for your child?
Please Explain:
3. Is your child developing a good self-image?
Please Explain:
4. What are your child’s special strengths? (art, music, humor, etc.)
5. What limitations must your child overcome? (moods, temper, lack of coordination, etc.)
6. Please write a paragraph describing your son or daughter. Why is he or she a very special person?
What's in the Sack Assignment ~ Students need to put three small items into their sack, representing something about themselves to share with classmates. The items must represent something about the student's interests, personality, or experiences. For example, if your child plays soccer, they might put in a soccer photo or a drawing of a soccer ball. If your child likes to draw they might include a pencil. Please leave valuable items at home. All sacks are due by Tuesday, September 14th.
Math Class ~
No Homework this week
Arts Block ~ Donations Needed, please help!
We are going to be creating space sculptures out of recycled materials. Please send in recycled materials which will inspire aliens, planets, space stations, rockets, and other 3 dimensional space sculptures. Items we can use include: shoe boxes, toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, clean plastic bottles, lids, corks, containers of any type, and any other clean item you might put into your recycle bin at home!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
MULTIPLICATION PRACTICE
Here are some games you can play against other people!
Have Fun!!
http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/penguin-jump/penguin-jump.html
http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/meteor/meteor.html
http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/grand_prix/grand_prix.html
Have Fun!!
http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/penguin-jump/penguin-jump.html
http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/meteor/meteor.html
http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/grand_prix/grand_prix.html
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Living History Day Update!
We had a very successful Living History Day last week! Students started the day by using their knowledge of fractions to bake homemade cornbread. We also decorated sticks and learned an old Native American stick game. We continued our morning by making butter. We were pleasantly surprised when Tom started playing Twist & Shout so we could 'Shake it Up' to a good tune. Some would argue it was not very 1850's, but it sure was fun!
Later the students made yarn people, whirligigs, clothespin dolls, ice cream, and learned to play marbles! Student brought their lunch into the classroom where we ate our cornbread & butter while watching the first episode of Little House on the Prairie. We wrapped up our day with an hour of bartering. Studnets made many trades of old items they no longer wanted, and some even brought pioneer snacks to sell for bever pelts! I imagine this is a 4th grade day the students will remember for a long time! Thank you to all the parents who donated supplies and who volunteered during the event! Happy Trails!!
~Ms. D.
Here is a Video of our class shaking it up to make butter!!!
Later the students made yarn people, whirligigs, clothespin dolls, ice cream, and learned to play marbles! Student brought their lunch into the classroom where we ate our cornbread & butter while watching the first episode of Little House on the Prairie. We wrapped up our day with an hour of bartering. Studnets made many trades of old items they no longer wanted, and some even brought pioneer snacks to sell for bever pelts! I imagine this is a 4th grade day the students will remember for a long time! Thank you to all the parents who donated supplies and who volunteered during the event! Happy Trails!!
~Ms. D.
Here is a Video of our class shaking it up to make butter!!!
Homework Due June 1st!
Literacy ~ Speeches are due June 1st!! This week at home students need to practice their speeches 5 times during the week. This will give them confidence, so they will not be near as nervous when they perform! Each student has signed up for a performance time. I can't wait to turn the class over to them so they can be the experts in the room! Students also have a reading log to fill out this week.
Math ~ Please write 10 math problems Patrick can use for a 'student made' math minute. Be sure to solve you problems on a separate sheet of paper. The problems can be story problems or computation problems. Have fun! :-)
Have a great week!
~Ms. D
Math ~ Please write 10 math problems Patrick can use for a 'student made' math minute. Be sure to solve you problems on a separate sheet of paper. The problems can be story problems or computation problems. Have fun! :-)
Have a great week!
~Ms. D
Arts Block 3 Begins!
Art Block 3 is going strong!
The 4th and 5th graders have started their final rotation of the year! It is hard to believe this is the ninth and final rotation. It certainly has been an amazing year for everyone. Below are descriptions of the Art Block choices given to 4th & 5th grade students this rotation. I had more than one student say, "It is so hard to decide!" I agree with them. If you are wondering where Ms. DuBois is, I traded students with Susan Gusinow. So I am teaching a first grade art block, and she is teaching a 4/5 art block. Also, we have a 4/5 class teaming with a 2nd grade class this rotation! The flexibility of trading grade levels, and/or teachers teaming up students to enhance learning are just a couple of 'Perks' our dynamic program at Camas Ridge Community School offers!
Masks Around the World ~ Cindy & Melissa
In this project students will explore mask making using different medians. Also, students will learn about various uses for masks throughout history and in cultures from around the world. i.e. HOW masks are made, WHY a culture creates a mask, the uses of masks, WHAT holidays, in different cultures, do people wear masks. Come discover, create, imagine, and enjoy!
Twelfth Night ~David
Ever wanted to be in a Shakespeare play? Well here’s your chance! This project will work towards a performance the evening of Wednesday, June 2nd for friends and family. Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare’s classic comedies involving mistaken identity, twins, a long lost sibling and, of course, a fool who is smarter than everyone else.
Hot Air Balloons ~ Up, Up, and Away! Chris & Eric
Team up with a 2nd grade buddy to design, build, and launch a beautiful tissuepaper hot air balloon. Come join us we weave functional art with a study of the principles of flight through writing, science, math and hands on experimentation. We’ll look at a variety of flying machines, devices, and animals. Our project culminates by constructing, and launching, a beautiful, giant, hot air balloon. This class will partner with room #11 during balloon building and select other activities.
Exploring in Color ~ Susan
What colors combine to make black? If you said "none", you'd be right because black is the absence of color. There really is no color 'out there.' Color is merely certain nanometers of electromagnetic energy that our eyes can register as color. In this project, we will explore all aspects of color. We'll learn about primary and secondary colors, see how famous artists use color in their work, and culminate the unit by designing our own tie-dye t-shirts.
Murals Part 2 ~ Lucien & Terri
In this art project, students will continue to work on the process of designing and painting a mural on one of the walls of our school. The last project group worked really hard designing images and icons that represent what we do at Camas Ridge. Participants in this portion of the process will be cooperating with other students and adults to paint images on the wall that the mural project students have decided represent our school. If you love working on large-scale projects, working with paint, and cooperating and negotiating with others, than this is the project for you.
The 4th and 5th graders have started their final rotation of the year! It is hard to believe this is the ninth and final rotation. It certainly has been an amazing year for everyone. Below are descriptions of the Art Block choices given to 4th & 5th grade students this rotation. I had more than one student say, "It is so hard to decide!" I agree with them. If you are wondering where Ms. DuBois is, I traded students with Susan Gusinow. So I am teaching a first grade art block, and she is teaching a 4/5 art block. Also, we have a 4/5 class teaming with a 2nd grade class this rotation! The flexibility of trading grade levels, and/or teachers teaming up students to enhance learning are just a couple of 'Perks' our dynamic program at Camas Ridge Community School offers!
Masks Around the World ~ Cindy & Melissa
In this project students will explore mask making using different medians. Also, students will learn about various uses for masks throughout history and in cultures from around the world. i.e. HOW masks are made, WHY a culture creates a mask, the uses of masks, WHAT holidays, in different cultures, do people wear masks. Come discover, create, imagine, and enjoy!
Twelfth Night ~David
Ever wanted to be in a Shakespeare play? Well here’s your chance! This project will work towards a performance the evening of Wednesday, June 2nd for friends and family. Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare’s classic comedies involving mistaken identity, twins, a long lost sibling and, of course, a fool who is smarter than everyone else.
Hot Air Balloons ~ Up, Up, and Away! Chris & Eric
Team up with a 2nd grade buddy to design, build, and launch a beautiful tissuepaper hot air balloon. Come join us we weave functional art with a study of the principles of flight through writing, science, math and hands on experimentation. We’ll look at a variety of flying machines, devices, and animals. Our project culminates by constructing, and launching, a beautiful, giant, hot air balloon. This class will partner with room #11 during balloon building and select other activities.
Exploring in Color ~ Susan
What colors combine to make black? If you said "none", you'd be right because black is the absence of color. There really is no color 'out there.' Color is merely certain nanometers of electromagnetic energy that our eyes can register as color. In this project, we will explore all aspects of color. We'll learn about primary and secondary colors, see how famous artists use color in their work, and culminate the unit by designing our own tie-dye t-shirts.
Murals Part 2 ~ Lucien & Terri
In this art project, students will continue to work on the process of designing and painting a mural on one of the walls of our school. The last project group worked really hard designing images and icons that represent what we do at Camas Ridge. Participants in this portion of the process will be cooperating with other students and adults to paint images on the wall that the mural project students have decided represent our school. If you love working on large-scale projects, working with paint, and cooperating and negotiating with others, than this is the project for you.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
LIVING HISTORY DAY ~ Wed. May 19th
Hi Everyone!
I am settling back in after my trip to Washington D.C. It was a very exciting trip! It was almost as exciting as what is going on here at school this month! As a culminating event to our Oregon Trail Literature Study, we are celebrating with an 1850's living history day!
Living History Day, Wednesday, May 19th
We need volunteers to come and help us celebrate Oregon Heritage with a living history day! Students are encouraged to dress up, helping us recreate the 1850's in Oregon. Everyone is encouraged to come and participate. Our Day will consist of pioneer crafts, chores, food, and games. We will eat lunch together, and wrap up our day with a bartering/trading activity.
This is how you can get involved:
VOLUNTEER IN CLASS~
8:30 - 9:30 Corn Bread Making in Math Class
10:15-11:45 Crafts/Arts/Games Rotation
DONATIONS ~
Cornmeal (for corn bread)
Milk
Sugar
Heavy Whipping Cream (for butter)
Beef Jerky
Paper Plates
Plastic Forks
COSTUMES:
Jeans, Boots, Bandanas, Cowboy Hats, Vests, etc..
Dresses, Bonnets, Aprons, etc…
BARTERING:
At the end of the day students will have the opportunity to trade unwanted items from home with other students. Please do not send anything for bartering you wish returned to your home. Things students use during bartering could be old books, used toys, posters, pencils, arts and crafts, or anything else a student would use to barter. Please also bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on during bartering, and a grocery bag to carry items home in.
Hope to see you there!
~Ms. D
I am settling back in after my trip to Washington D.C. It was a very exciting trip! It was almost as exciting as what is going on here at school this month! As a culminating event to our Oregon Trail Literature Study, we are celebrating with an 1850's living history day!
Living History Day, Wednesday, May 19th
We need volunteers to come and help us celebrate Oregon Heritage with a living history day! Students are encouraged to dress up, helping us recreate the 1850's in Oregon. Everyone is encouraged to come and participate. Our Day will consist of pioneer crafts, chores, food, and games. We will eat lunch together, and wrap up our day with a bartering/trading activity.
This is how you can get involved:
VOLUNTEER IN CLASS~
8:30 - 9:30 Corn Bread Making in Math Class
10:15-11:45 Crafts/Arts/Games Rotation
DONATIONS ~
Cornmeal (for corn bread)
Milk
Sugar
Heavy Whipping Cream (for butter)
Beef Jerky
Paper Plates
Plastic Forks
COSTUMES:
Jeans, Boots, Bandanas, Cowboy Hats, Vests, etc..
Dresses, Bonnets, Aprons, etc…
BARTERING:
At the end of the day students will have the opportunity to trade unwanted items from home with other students. Please do not send anything for bartering you wish returned to your home. Things students use during bartering could be old books, used toys, posters, pencils, arts and crafts, or anything else a student would use to barter. Please also bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on during bartering, and a grocery bag to carry items home in.
Hope to see you there!
~Ms. D
Demonstration Speech Assignment (Part 1)
Demonstration Speech Assignment
Get ready to become a teacher! You are going to demonstrate how to do something to the class! Every 4th grade student must complete a formal speech, and this year we are going to do demonstration speeches. Speeches will be performed the first week of June. Please read the guidelines below, and have your parent sign this form!
* A demonstration speech is a type of informative speech.
* Your goal with any demonstration speech is to teach your audience about a topic.
* In most cases, you will be teaching your audience members a process that will allow them to complete a task.
A demonstration speech has a built-in visual aid - the demonstration of the topic itself.
WRITING A SPEECH IS AS EASY AS 1,2,3!!!
FIRST: This week please pick a topic with a parent. My demonstration speech will be how to _________________________________________________________.
SECOND: These are the items I will need to bring to school to complete my demonstration.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
PARENT SIGNATURE______________________________________________
THIRD: On the back of this sheet write the steps necessary to complete your demonstration!
Get ready to become a teacher! You are going to demonstrate how to do something to the class! Every 4th grade student must complete a formal speech, and this year we are going to do demonstration speeches. Speeches will be performed the first week of June. Please read the guidelines below, and have your parent sign this form!
* A demonstration speech is a type of informative speech.
* Your goal with any demonstration speech is to teach your audience about a topic.
* In most cases, you will be teaching your audience members a process that will allow them to complete a task.
A demonstration speech has a built-in visual aid - the demonstration of the topic itself.
WRITING A SPEECH IS AS EASY AS 1,2,3!!!
FIRST: This week please pick a topic with a parent. My demonstration speech will be how to _________________________________________________________.
SECOND: These are the items I will need to bring to school to complete my demonstration.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
PARENT SIGNATURE______________________________________________
THIRD: On the back of this sheet write the steps necessary to complete your demonstration!
Homework Due May 18th
Here is a long awaited homework update! All homework is due Tuesday May 18th.
Math ~ Everyday Fractions Assignment
This week students need to find 5 items in their home with Fractions printed on them. It might be a measuring cup, fractions in a printed article, or on food items. They need to list the items they find. Also, Students are to bring a recipe to school using fractions. We are going to compile a 'Fraction Recipe Book'. Recipes need to be simple to follow, and something a child would enjoy making/eating.
Literacy ~
Reading Log (As usual)
Demonstration Speech Assignment ~ Students will be giving demonstration speeches the first week in June. Please look over this assignment, and sign it. This is the first phase of composing an informational demonstration speech whereby the students will become the teacher for 3-5 minutes in June!! Be creative with your ideas, and have fun!
Social Studies ~
Create a Heritage Day Costume!
Boys ~ Jeans, Boots, Bandanas, Cowboy Hats, Vests, etc..
Girls ~ Dresses, Bonnets, Aprons, etc…
Math ~ Everyday Fractions Assignment
This week students need to find 5 items in their home with Fractions printed on them. It might be a measuring cup, fractions in a printed article, or on food items. They need to list the items they find. Also, Students are to bring a recipe to school using fractions. We are going to compile a 'Fraction Recipe Book'. Recipes need to be simple to follow, and something a child would enjoy making/eating.
Literacy ~
Reading Log (As usual)
Demonstration Speech Assignment ~ Students will be giving demonstration speeches the first week in June. Please look over this assignment, and sign it. This is the first phase of composing an informational demonstration speech whereby the students will become the teacher for 3-5 minutes in June!! Be creative with your ideas, and have fun!
Social Studies ~
Create a Heritage Day Costume!
Boys ~ Jeans, Boots, Bandanas, Cowboy Hats, Vests, etc..
Girls ~ Dresses, Bonnets, Aprons, etc…
Project Block 6 is finising up this week!
Here are descriptions of the projects the 4th & 5th graders are finishing up this week!
Bridge Design & Construction
Calling all architects, engineers and carpenters. The community of Camas Ridge needs a new traffic bridge and we need your help! The community would like a sturdy bridge that can handle a lot of weight but is also nice to look at. Did I mention they are on a budget? Are you up for the challenge to create a bridge that is easy on the eyes, sturdy and doesn’t break the bank? Partners will design and create a model out of toothpicks to showcase their bridge.
The Forces Around Us
Ever wonder how a roller coaster stays on its track while upside-down? Or how an airplane stays in the air? Learn the physics of motion and how forces interact to make things move. You’ll get a chance to explore objects, movement and even build your own roller coasters and paper airplanes!
Designing a Camas Ridge Mural.
In this project students will design a mural for Camas Ridge. We will look at the history of murals around the world and then work with other adults to design one for our school. We will work in both small and large committees to plan and submit a design. If you are willing to work on a group project with a communal outcome this is a project for you.
Voyage of the Mimi,
Join Captain Granvill and his grandson C.T. and the crew of the Mimi on a journey in the Atlantic Ocean to study the humpback whales.
Bridge Design & Construction
Calling all architects, engineers and carpenters. The community of Camas Ridge needs a new traffic bridge and we need your help! The community would like a sturdy bridge that can handle a lot of weight but is also nice to look at. Did I mention they are on a budget? Are you up for the challenge to create a bridge that is easy on the eyes, sturdy and doesn’t break the bank? Partners will design and create a model out of toothpicks to showcase their bridge.
The Forces Around Us
Ever wonder how a roller coaster stays on its track while upside-down? Or how an airplane stays in the air? Learn the physics of motion and how forces interact to make things move. You’ll get a chance to explore objects, movement and even build your own roller coasters and paper airplanes!
Designing a Camas Ridge Mural.
In this project students will design a mural for Camas Ridge. We will look at the history of murals around the world and then work with other adults to design one for our school. We will work in both small and large committees to plan and submit a design. If you are willing to work on a group project with a communal outcome this is a project for you.
Voyage of the Mimi,
Join Captain Granvill and his grandson C.T. and the crew of the Mimi on a journey in the Atlantic Ocean to study the humpback whales.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Welcome Back from Spring Break!
Quick Update:
Yes it is true... NO homework this week. Happy Spring, and it is not an April Fools joke!
Topics of Interest this week:
Math ~ Review for State Testing Next Week
Literacy ~ Completing Native American Literature Books
Writing ~ Working in our Portfolios
Social Studies ~ Government Unit
Science ~ Looking forward to Motion and Design
Project sign up will happen this week, and new projects will begin on Monday.
Field Trip to the State Capitol Building is coming on April 15th. Please return your slips as soon as possible.
Have a great week!
Yes it is true... NO homework this week. Happy Spring, and it is not an April Fools joke!
Topics of Interest this week:
Math ~ Review for State Testing Next Week
Literacy ~ Completing Native American Literature Books
Writing ~ Working in our Portfolios
Social Studies ~ Government Unit
Science ~ Looking forward to Motion and Design
Project sign up will happen this week, and new projects will begin on Monday.
Field Trip to the State Capitol Building is coming on April 15th. Please return your slips as soon as possible.
Have a great week!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
4th and 5th Grade Arts Block (Winter Term)
Arts Block has Arrived!
The 4th/5th grade team is excited to announce, during the week of February 22nd, 4th & 5th grade students selected their winter Art Project. Here is an overview of our Arts choices. It is very exciting to see the rich variety of Arts being offered to the 4th and 5th grade students. If you have expertise in any of these areas we would love to hear from you! :-) The choices include art through dance, theater, sculpture, film, and visual art. Here are detailed descriptions of each class.
"Large Scale Papier Mache"
In this art project students will learn about the history of papier mache as
well as develop methods for building large scale papier mache art pieces.
Students will learn about the origins of papier mache and some of the many
incarnations around the globe. As the students learn about the long
history of this curious craft, they will have the opportunity to create
original pieces using the methods they see and learn about. Students will
work with various materials to build frames for the papier mache pieces.
"Visualization & Design"
Join us as we draw and sketch perspective art using multiple medians. We will visually look at art pieces and their focal points, Learn how to draw block letters, learn focal points, see perspective and use color!!! DRAW, SEE, DESIGN!!!
"Theater using Puppetry"
Participants will explore the theater using the art of puppetry. In this project you will be introduced to puppetry around the world. You will work collaboratively with a team of other students to write an original script. Together you will learn about blocking, sound effects, props, voice projection, in relation to the art of puppetry as you rehearse your puppet show. The culmination of this project will be multiple puppet show performances for our Camas Ridge Community.
"Dance Around the World"
Explore dances around the world through Africa, India, Brazil, Mexico, Trinidad, Europe and the United States. Highlights include Samba and Capoeira (martial dance) from Brazil, stick dances from Mexico and India, pole dancing from the Philippines, and an English sword dance. We will also work with Musekiwa Chingodza, a special guest from Zimbabwe Africa and watch videos of world dance as seeds for discussion, reflection and writing. Students will have the option of presenting a group dance at an all-school assembly on March 19th, the Friday before spring break.
"Something to Talk About" continues allowing students to complete anchor spots, interviews, and filming of this 'real life' TV series.
The 4th/5th grade team is excited to announce, during the week of February 22nd, 4th & 5th grade students selected their winter Art Project. Here is an overview of our Arts choices. It is very exciting to see the rich variety of Arts being offered to the 4th and 5th grade students. If you have expertise in any of these areas we would love to hear from you! :-) The choices include art through dance, theater, sculpture, film, and visual art. Here are detailed descriptions of each class.
"Large Scale Papier Mache"
In this art project students will learn about the history of papier mache as
well as develop methods for building large scale papier mache art pieces.
Students will learn about the origins of papier mache and some of the many
incarnations around the globe. As the students learn about the long
history of this curious craft, they will have the opportunity to create
original pieces using the methods they see and learn about. Students will
work with various materials to build frames for the papier mache pieces.
"Visualization & Design"
Join us as we draw and sketch perspective art using multiple medians. We will visually look at art pieces and their focal points, Learn how to draw block letters, learn focal points, see perspective and use color!!! DRAW, SEE, DESIGN!!!
"Theater using Puppetry"
Participants will explore the theater using the art of puppetry. In this project you will be introduced to puppetry around the world. You will work collaboratively with a team of other students to write an original script. Together you will learn about blocking, sound effects, props, voice projection, in relation to the art of puppetry as you rehearse your puppet show. The culmination of this project will be multiple puppet show performances for our Camas Ridge Community.
"Dance Around the World"
Explore dances around the world through Africa, India, Brazil, Mexico, Trinidad, Europe and the United States. Highlights include Samba and Capoeira (martial dance) from Brazil, stick dances from Mexico and India, pole dancing from the Philippines, and an English sword dance. We will also work with Musekiwa Chingodza, a special guest from Zimbabwe Africa and watch videos of world dance as seeds for discussion, reflection and writing. Students will have the option of presenting a group dance at an all-school assembly on March 19th, the Friday before spring break.
"Something to Talk About" continues allowing students to complete anchor spots, interviews, and filming of this 'real life' TV series.
What would you like to see this spring?
Parents and Students,
Spring marks the "beginning of the end" of 4th grade. Is there a research topic or special assignment idea you have for your child and/or our class? Do you have a special talent or some specific knowledge you would like to share with the class? Please leave me a note here on the blog, or send me an email and I will see if it is possible to accommodate/incorporate your ideas in final part of our year together. I love to hear from you and your ideas are amazing. :-)
Cheers!
Ms. D
Spring marks the "beginning of the end" of 4th grade. Is there a research topic or special assignment idea you have for your child and/or our class? Do you have a special talent or some specific knowledge you would like to share with the class? Please leave me a note here on the blog, or send me an email and I will see if it is possible to accommodate/incorporate your ideas in final part of our year together. I love to hear from you and your ideas are amazing. :-)
Cheers!
Ms. D
Native Culture Projects are FANTASTIC!!
Wow!! I am impressed with the quality of work the children are turning in. They are truly 4th grade writers now, and some are producing well above 4th grade level work. Many people have visited our Native Nations Museum. If you have a few minutes before or after school please stop in and have a look!! Enjoy your upcoming weekend. :-)
~Ms. D
~Ms. D
Monday, February 22, 2010
Looking Ahead to the month of March
Hello Again!
Here is a look ahead to what is coming up:
March 2nd ~ HOMEWORK DUE
*Math Week 10
*Reading Log
*Science/Writing Assignment ~ Looking Closely without a Microscope (see below) If students are doing the MEETS assignment.
March 2nd ~ Read across America Day!! All students are invited to dress up like a book character to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss.
March 9th- *Science/Writing Assignment ~ Looking Closely without a Microscope (see below) If students are doing the EXCEEDS assignment.
March 12th ~ No School (professional development/planning day)
March 15th-18th ~ 4th Grade Statewide Reading Testing
March 18th ~ Arts Night
March 22nd - 26th ~ NO SCHOOL, Spring Break
March 29th ~ NO SCHOOL (professional development/planning day)
March 30th ~ School Resumes
LOOKING CLOSELY WITHOUT A MICROSCOPE:
Name________________________________________ Number________
Science is about testing, and looking closely. This month in science we have used microscopes to take a close look. This week you are going to use a simple piece of paper. Here is what to do:
1. Cut off the bottom of this page.
2. Cut out the one inch square to make a “window”. (It is easiest if you fold the page in half before you cut)
3. Choose something interesting, a tree trunk, a leaf, a flower, the soil surface under a rock, or a slice of soil from a shovel.
4. Put your window over the item and look at it closely. Take your time. This is not a race.
5. To help you see more details, draw an enlarged picture of what’s inside your window, in the square below.
6. Complete the attached questions to help you further think about what you have found.
3 inch box
CUT HERE
1 inch box
Record what you observed by answering these questions.
1. hot or cold ___________________________
2. wet or dry ___________________________
3. hard or soft __________________________
4. bright or dark ________________________
5. smooth or rough ______________________
6. alive or not ___________________________
7. Changing while you watched? ________________________________________________________
8. How many colors did you see? ____________________________
9. Name the colors _________________________________________
10. How many shapes did you see? __________________________
11. Name the shapes _______________________________________
12. Was anything moving? __________________________________
13. What and Why? _______________________________________
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14. What surprised you? ___________________________________
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15. Why did you choose this object? ________________________
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16. What questions do you have? ___________________________
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17. Where could you get more information? _________________
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18. MEETS ~ Write a summary of your observations.
EXCEEDS ~ Look up information about your specimen. Write a summary below describing what you learned from your research. Include specific examples describing how your observations are supported by the research you gather. (Continue on the back if necessary & list your sources)
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Here is a look ahead to what is coming up:
March 2nd ~ HOMEWORK DUE
*Math Week 10
*Reading Log
*Science/Writing Assignment ~ Looking Closely without a Microscope (see below) If students are doing the MEETS assignment.
March 2nd ~ Read across America Day!! All students are invited to dress up like a book character to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss.
March 9th- *Science/Writing Assignment ~ Looking Closely without a Microscope (see below) If students are doing the EXCEEDS assignment.
March 12th ~ No School (professional development/planning day)
March 15th-18th ~ 4th Grade Statewide Reading Testing
March 18th ~ Arts Night
March 22nd - 26th ~ NO SCHOOL, Spring Break
March 29th ~ NO SCHOOL (professional development/planning day)
March 30th ~ School Resumes
LOOKING CLOSELY WITHOUT A MICROSCOPE:
Name________________________________________ Number________
Science is about testing, and looking closely. This month in science we have used microscopes to take a close look. This week you are going to use a simple piece of paper. Here is what to do:
1. Cut off the bottom of this page.
2. Cut out the one inch square to make a “window”. (It is easiest if you fold the page in half before you cut)
3. Choose something interesting, a tree trunk, a leaf, a flower, the soil surface under a rock, or a slice of soil from a shovel.
4. Put your window over the item and look at it closely. Take your time. This is not a race.
5. To help you see more details, draw an enlarged picture of what’s inside your window, in the square below.
6. Complete the attached questions to help you further think about what you have found.
3 inch box
CUT HERE
1 inch box
Record what you observed by answering these questions.
1. hot or cold ___________________________
2. wet or dry ___________________________
3. hard or soft __________________________
4. bright or dark ________________________
5. smooth or rough ______________________
6. alive or not ___________________________
7. Changing while you watched? ________________________________________________________
8. How many colors did you see? ____________________________
9. Name the colors _________________________________________
10. How many shapes did you see? __________________________
11. Name the shapes _______________________________________
12. Was anything moving? __________________________________
13. What and Why? _______________________________________
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14. What surprised you? ___________________________________
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15. Why did you choose this object? ________________________
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16. What questions do you have? ___________________________
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17. Where could you get more information? _________________
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18. MEETS ~ Write a summary of your observations.
EXCEEDS ~ Look up information about your specimen. Write a summary below describing what you learned from your research. Include specific examples describing how your observations are supported by the research you gather. (Continue on the back if necessary & list your sources)
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February 23rd Classroom News
Happy Tuesday! We have a lot going on this week. First, we are completing our State Writing Test this week. Most students are finished, and the others will complete the test today. I am very proud of all the students. Everyone tried very hard, and put their all into this assessment. :-)
On Wednesday 4th and 5th grade students will make art class selections. Arts block will begin the first week of March and continue until spring break. March 18th will be our second arts night and all of you are invited to come and view our amazing artwork! :-)
HOMEWORK DUE TODAY
Math ~ Week 9 practice problems and problem solving worksheet
Reading ~ Reading Log
Social Studies/Writing ~ Native Culture Project (This project is in place of a Feb. book report)
Our Native Culture Project is due Today! Here is a reminder of the project choices and the scoring guide. I can't wait to see all the projects!
Here are project ideas grouped by learning preference:
Mathematical / Logical –
Create a graph of a particular tribe illustrating:
• fluctuations in population over the years.
• land area owned by the tribe over the years.
• any statistics that are of interest to you.
• Classify and/or Categorize information comparing/contrasting two tribes/nations.
Tactile / Creative
• Create a small model of a housing structure used by a particular tribe/nation before European settlement.
• Craft a representation of a toy or game used by the children.
• Create a weaving representative of a particular tribe/nation.
• Create a collage representative of a particular tribe/nation.
• Create a piece of artwork representative of a particular tribe/nation.
Verbal / Linguistic
• Write a poem.
• Create a poster board themed around your selected tribe/nation.
• Create a timeline of historical events occurring within a particular tribe/nation.
THESE ARE JUST A FEW IDEAS! I AM SURE YOU HAVE MANY, MANY, MANY, MORE!!! BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN EXPLORING THE RICH CULTURE OF THESE UNIQUE CULTURES.
SCORING GUIDE:
This assignment is worth a total of 100 points.
RESEARCH PAPER:
Introduction 5 points
Paragraph 1 10 points
Paragraph 2 10 points
Conclusion 5 points
Organization of information 15 points
(The report follows a clear pattern of organization)
Ideas/Content 15 points
(The report includes interesting and engaging information.)
Neatly Written or Typed 10 points
My report was turned in on time. 10 points
PROJECT/Visual Aid 20 points
To earn extra credit points and exceed my report can include any of these additional items:
Cover page including the title of your report, and your name, and a picture (5pts)
Extra paragraphs describing other significant factors about your tribe (10pts)
A bibliography listing the sources you used to find your information(10pts)
On Wednesday 4th and 5th grade students will make art class selections. Arts block will begin the first week of March and continue until spring break. March 18th will be our second arts night and all of you are invited to come and view our amazing artwork! :-)
HOMEWORK DUE TODAY
Math ~ Week 9 practice problems and problem solving worksheet
Reading ~ Reading Log
Social Studies/Writing ~ Native Culture Project (This project is in place of a Feb. book report)
Our Native Culture Project is due Today! Here is a reminder of the project choices and the scoring guide. I can't wait to see all the projects!
Here are project ideas grouped by learning preference:
Mathematical / Logical –
Create a graph of a particular tribe illustrating:
• fluctuations in population over the years.
• land area owned by the tribe over the years.
• any statistics that are of interest to you.
• Classify and/or Categorize information comparing/contrasting two tribes/nations.
Tactile / Creative
• Create a small model of a housing structure used by a particular tribe/nation before European settlement.
• Craft a representation of a toy or game used by the children.
• Create a weaving representative of a particular tribe/nation.
• Create a collage representative of a particular tribe/nation.
• Create a piece of artwork representative of a particular tribe/nation.
Verbal / Linguistic
• Write a poem.
• Create a poster board themed around your selected tribe/nation.
• Create a timeline of historical events occurring within a particular tribe/nation.
THESE ARE JUST A FEW IDEAS! I AM SURE YOU HAVE MANY, MANY, MANY, MORE!!! BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN EXPLORING THE RICH CULTURE OF THESE UNIQUE CULTURES.
SCORING GUIDE:
This assignment is worth a total of 100 points.
RESEARCH PAPER:
Introduction 5 points
Paragraph 1 10 points
Paragraph 2 10 points
Conclusion 5 points
Organization of information 15 points
(The report follows a clear pattern of organization)
Ideas/Content 15 points
(The report includes interesting and engaging information.)
Neatly Written or Typed 10 points
My report was turned in on time. 10 points
PROJECT/Visual Aid 20 points
To earn extra credit points and exceed my report can include any of these additional items:
Cover page including the title of your report, and your name, and a picture (5pts)
Extra paragraphs describing other significant factors about your tribe (10pts)
A bibliography listing the sources you used to find your information(10pts)
Monday, February 8, 2010
QUICK WRITE & READING LOG SCORES ONLINE
Click on the links below to see homework scores for your child. :-)
QUICK WRITE SCORES
READING LOG SCORES
QUICK WRITE SCORES
READING LOG SCORES
Week of February 8th, 2010
Greetings! Report cards came home today. If your child did not give you one, be sure to ask him/her where it is!!! We are looking forward to our Valentine Celebration this Friday. If you would like to help with this, let me know. A class list will come home on Tuesday, February 9th.
Congratulations to Henry and Emily. These students won our school healthy recipe contest. They will compete in the district finals Monday, February 15th.
We are nearing our testing season. This year as a fourth grader, you child will participate in state writing, reading, and math tests. On February 16th we will begin the first stage of the writing test. It will take most of the week to complete. To help your child do his/her best, please be sure your child gets a good night sleep, and a nutritious breakfast.
Homework will come home on Tuesday, February 9th.
Literacy ~ Students are reviewing their editing and revising skills this week. We are also continuing our literature studies of 'Sing Down the Moon' and 'Jesse Smoke'.
Math ~ Students are building on their knowledge of area this week. Perimeter is the art of knowing 'how much fence' we need. Thanks to Wendy for volunteering Monday morning as we explored perimeter measurements around the room.
Social Studies ~ United States Geography continues to be our focus this week.
Science ~ We learned about 'field of view' last week. On Wednesday we will continue to learn how to manipulate our microscopes, and we will learn about different kinds of slides.
Project ~ We are learning how settlers arrived in Oregon, via the Oregon Trail.
Community ~ We are making aliens!!
See below for important dates to record in your calendar. Have a wonderful week! :-)
Tuesday February 9th
* Reading Log Due
* Pay it Forward Writing Assignment Due
* No math homework
Friday February 12th
* Valentine Celebration with Core Class
Monday February 15th
* NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, February 16th
* Writing Test Begins
Tuesday, March 2nd
* ALL SCHOOL Book Character Dress Up Day
Friday, March 12th
* NO SCHOOL
Congratulations to Henry and Emily. These students won our school healthy recipe contest. They will compete in the district finals Monday, February 15th.
We are nearing our testing season. This year as a fourth grader, you child will participate in state writing, reading, and math tests. On February 16th we will begin the first stage of the writing test. It will take most of the week to complete. To help your child do his/her best, please be sure your child gets a good night sleep, and a nutritious breakfast.
Homework will come home on Tuesday, February 9th.
Literacy ~ Students are reviewing their editing and revising skills this week. We are also continuing our literature studies of 'Sing Down the Moon' and 'Jesse Smoke'.
Math ~ Students are building on their knowledge of area this week. Perimeter is the art of knowing 'how much fence' we need. Thanks to Wendy for volunteering Monday morning as we explored perimeter measurements around the room.
Social Studies ~ United States Geography continues to be our focus this week.
Science ~ We learned about 'field of view' last week. On Wednesday we will continue to learn how to manipulate our microscopes, and we will learn about different kinds of slides.
Project ~ We are learning how settlers arrived in Oregon, via the Oregon Trail.
Community ~ We are making aliens!!
See below for important dates to record in your calendar. Have a wonderful week! :-)
Tuesday February 9th
* Reading Log Due
* Pay it Forward Writing Assignment Due
* No math homework
Friday February 12th
* Valentine Celebration with Core Class
Monday February 15th
* NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, February 16th
* Writing Test Begins
Tuesday, March 2nd
* ALL SCHOOL Book Character Dress Up Day
Friday, March 12th
* NO SCHOOL
February 4th & 5th Grade Project Descriptions
Welcome to another week of school! Today most 4th and 5th grade students started a new project cycle. Some of you asked for project descriptions, so here they are! :-)
"Something to Talk About" ~ (Continues from last project cycle)
Students will write, interview, anchor, and edit stories for a television program airing on Comcast and possibly on Fox TV.
"Eco Systems"
Students will investigate what makes up an ecosystem, how organisms within and ecosystem depend upon each other, and what destroys an ecosystem. Students will have the opportunity to create their own ecosystem, and investigate an ecosystem of their choice.
"Heroes, Icons, and Legends: A Living Museum Exhibit!"
Come and explore those individuals who have changed the shape of the world forever! Here is your opportunity to learn about, and embody, a person who you feel has played an invaluable role in shaping history. Bring your creativity, passion, and performance skills along as this project will culminate in a real, wax museum exhibit which we will create for the entire school!
"Artistic Expressions of Oregon"
Express your artistic side as we explore the geography, history, and government of the great state of Oregon. Find out how Oregon came to be! You will create a salt dough map representing the geography of Oregon. You will recreate the diverse landscapes/habitats found in our beautiful state, and you will create a memory book. We will use the memory books to teach a partner class about the great state of Oregon!
"Something to Talk About" ~ (Continues from last project cycle)
Students will write, interview, anchor, and edit stories for a television program airing on Comcast and possibly on Fox TV.
"Eco Systems"
Students will investigate what makes up an ecosystem, how organisms within and ecosystem depend upon each other, and what destroys an ecosystem. Students will have the opportunity to create their own ecosystem, and investigate an ecosystem of their choice.
"Heroes, Icons, and Legends: A Living Museum Exhibit!"
Come and explore those individuals who have changed the shape of the world forever! Here is your opportunity to learn about, and embody, a person who you feel has played an invaluable role in shaping history. Bring your creativity, passion, and performance skills along as this project will culminate in a real, wax museum exhibit which we will create for the entire school!
"Artistic Expressions of Oregon"
Express your artistic side as we explore the geography, history, and government of the great state of Oregon. Find out how Oregon came to be! You will create a salt dough map representing the geography of Oregon. You will recreate the diverse landscapes/habitats found in our beautiful state, and you will create a memory book. We will use the memory books to teach a partner class about the great state of Oregon!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Home From Dallas!
Greetings! Welcome to another week of school. I am so happy to be home. Dallas was a wonderful conference, but I know you will all agree when I say there is no place like home!
Please enjoy the summary of subjects below...
MATH ~ Students are participating in a study of area and dimensions. We have created a farm layout and an "areabot" on graph paper. This week we will use our measurement skills to enlarge our "areabot" from square centimeters to square inches.
LITERACY ~ Students are studying author's purpose this week. We will also continue our literature circles based on the Navajo Long Walk, and the Cherokee Trail of Tears.
SOCIAL STUDIES ~ We will continue our study of United States Geography.
SCIENCE ~ We will continue our microworlds unit by observing various objects using a microscope.
PROJECT CLASS ~ This week we will complete our State Ball Projects and we will have our States Parade on Thursday at 1:00pm.
Tomorrow is homework Tuesday...
Math ~
No homework due
Language Arts ~
Reading Log Due
January Book Report Project Due
Important Dates:
Thursday, February 4th, 2010 ~ 1st Annual States Parade!! 1:00pm
Please enjoy the summary of subjects below...
MATH ~ Students are participating in a study of area and dimensions. We have created a farm layout and an "areabot" on graph paper. This week we will use our measurement skills to enlarge our "areabot" from square centimeters to square inches.
LITERACY ~ Students are studying author's purpose this week. We will also continue our literature circles based on the Navajo Long Walk, and the Cherokee Trail of Tears.
SOCIAL STUDIES ~ We will continue our study of United States Geography.
SCIENCE ~ We will continue our microworlds unit by observing various objects using a microscope.
PROJECT CLASS ~ This week we will complete our State Ball Projects and we will have our States Parade on Thursday at 1:00pm.
Tomorrow is homework Tuesday...
Math ~
No homework due
Language Arts ~
Reading Log Due
January Book Report Project Due
Important Dates:
Thursday, February 4th, 2010 ~ 1st Annual States Parade!! 1:00pm
Monday, January 11, 2010
READING LOG POINTS
Below is a link you can use to view the current points your student has earned on each reading log assignment. Only a number is listed for student privacy. Your student knows their classroom number.
Remember, students should be reading 20 minutes, 5 times per week. Students can log their minutes, and turn in their sheet completely independent of parent help. Students receive 2 points per day (10 points per log). The January 5th reading log was worth 3o points, as it covered the three week time span from December 15 - January 5th. Please encourage your student to turn the logs in. This exercise will help prepare your child for future homework expectations.
READING LOG POINTS
Remember, students should be reading 20 minutes, 5 times per week. Students can log their minutes, and turn in their sheet completely independent of parent help. Students receive 2 points per day (10 points per log). The January 5th reading log was worth 3o points, as it covered the three week time span from December 15 - January 5th. Please encourage your student to turn the logs in. This exercise will help prepare your child for future homework expectations.
READING LOG POINTS
January 11th Important Dates / Homework
January 12, 2010
HOMEWORK DUE
~ Biography Selection Due
~ Reading Log Due
~ Recipe Due
~ Math Week 5 Due
~ Times 8 test
~ Practice Times 9 at least 5 minutes each night!
January 15, 2010
NO SCHOOL ~ Staff Development
January 18, 2010
NO SCHOOL ~ Martin Luther King Day
January 19, 2010
HOMEWORK DUE
~ Reading Log Due
~ Quick Write Due
~ Math Week 6 Due
~ Times 9 test
January 21, 2010
PTO meeting 6:30-8:00
January 25th - 28th
Ms. D in Dallas for the Teacher of the Year Program Conference
January 29th, 2010
NO SCHOOL ~ Grading Day
February 4th, 2010
States Parade, time TBA
HOMEWORK DUE
~ Biography Selection Due
~ Reading Log Due
~ Recipe Due
~ Math Week 5 Due
~ Times 8 test
~ Practice Times 9 at least 5 minutes each night!
January 15, 2010
NO SCHOOL ~ Staff Development
January 18, 2010
NO SCHOOL ~ Martin Luther King Day
January 19, 2010
HOMEWORK DUE
~ Reading Log Due
~ Quick Write Due
~ Math Week 6 Due
~ Times 9 test
January 21, 2010
PTO meeting 6:30-8:00
January 25th - 28th
Ms. D in Dallas for the Teacher of the Year Program Conference
January 29th, 2010
NO SCHOOL ~ Grading Day
February 4th, 2010
States Parade, time TBA
Welcome Back from Break!
Welcome back to school. I am happy the weather has been mild, and we were all able to return to the classroom safe and sound! We have been very busy since school resumed!
JANUARY BOOK REPORT ASSIGNMENT
I introduced our January book report assignment. We are focusing on biographies this month. Each student should pick a biography or autobiography of their choice to read this month. Book choices are due Tuesday January 12th. Students should pick a book which they can complete reading by January 26th. Projects are due February 2nd. All students have project descriptions in their homework notebooks. Basically, students are required to create a presidential campaign poster. This does NOT mean students must choose a former president as a topic. Among other things, campaign posters should include a picture, three adjectives describing their person, and at least 4 paragraphs describing why this person would make a good presidential candidate. Be creative, and have fun! :-)
WRITING
We have been doing a lot of writing this week. Students are completing a practice work sample as we gear up for the statewide writing assessment in February. We also completed winter poems this week. They are very creative!
MATH
We are beginning to talk about math work samples as well. Today we reviewed our problem solving strategies. Students will complete a practice work sample this week. This is also the week to memorize times eight! Students will be assessed tomorrow on their competency in this area. As always, students should be practicing at least 5 minutes per evening. Beginning Wednesday we will move our focus to nines.
ART
Students completed winter silhouettes to match their poetry. Our wall is covered in foil silhouettes. A huge thanks to Tom for helping students complete their poems.
PROJECT
Today winter projects started. Mrs. Carr & Ms. DuBois are doing a joint project. We are organizing the first annual Camas Ridge States Parade. All students will study a state, create a float, and participate in a parade to conclude the project. We are very excited to learn about the Nifty Fifty United States!
SCIENCE
We are going to be exploring micro-worlds!
SOCIAL STUDIES
Native cultures of the United States will be the focus during our second trimester.
I hope this gives you a better idea of what is happening at school! Have a wonderful week,
~Ms. D.
JANUARY BOOK REPORT ASSIGNMENT
I introduced our January book report assignment. We are focusing on biographies this month. Each student should pick a biography or autobiography of their choice to read this month. Book choices are due Tuesday January 12th. Students should pick a book which they can complete reading by January 26th. Projects are due February 2nd. All students have project descriptions in their homework notebooks. Basically, students are required to create a presidential campaign poster. This does NOT mean students must choose a former president as a topic. Among other things, campaign posters should include a picture, three adjectives describing their person, and at least 4 paragraphs describing why this person would make a good presidential candidate. Be creative, and have fun! :-)
WRITING
We have been doing a lot of writing this week. Students are completing a practice work sample as we gear up for the statewide writing assessment in February. We also completed winter poems this week. They are very creative!
MATH
We are beginning to talk about math work samples as well. Today we reviewed our problem solving strategies. Students will complete a practice work sample this week. This is also the week to memorize times eight! Students will be assessed tomorrow on their competency in this area. As always, students should be practicing at least 5 minutes per evening. Beginning Wednesday we will move our focus to nines.
ART
Students completed winter silhouettes to match their poetry. Our wall is covered in foil silhouettes. A huge thanks to Tom for helping students complete their poems.
PROJECT
Today winter projects started. Mrs. Carr & Ms. DuBois are doing a joint project. We are organizing the first annual Camas Ridge States Parade. All students will study a state, create a float, and participate in a parade to conclude the project. We are very excited to learn about the Nifty Fifty United States!
SCIENCE
We are going to be exploring micro-worlds!
SOCIAL STUDIES
Native cultures of the United States will be the focus during our second trimester.
I hope this gives you a better idea of what is happening at school! Have a wonderful week,
~Ms. D.
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