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!!!!!!

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!

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