Homework

Reading: read and record get a signature

Math: Practice facts

Complete your reading log and get it signed!

Homework

Reading:  read and record

Spelling: E-mail Activity

Math:  pages 145 - 146
             facts test tomorrow

Which Surface Creates the Highest Bounce

Homework

Reading: Read and record

Math:  pages 139-140
            Facts test Friday
            3 ALEKS topics due Friday

Bring in your recorder for music!!

Homework:

Reading:  Read and record

Math:  3 ALEKS topics due Friday
             Facts test tomorrow

Picture Day tomorrow!!

What's Happening in Room 30..........

Important Announcements:

• Every Friday, your child brings home his/her Week in Review.  It is an overview of the week that includes reflections of what they learned, what they are proud of and a personal goal for the following week.  The backside contains their reading log.  Please review, sign and return on Mondays.

• Please review your child's Mid-Quarter Report, sign and return as soon as possible. Thank you!!

• We are increasing our weekly reading from 4 nights a week to 5 nights a week.  Your child is responsible for reading 5 evenings at home every week for at least 20 minutes. Reading outside of school will continue to improve your child's fluency, comprehension and increase his/her vocabulary. Most importantly, it will help your child develop a love for reading. Your child should be completing his/her reading log (backside of The Week in Review) each evening.

Dates to Remember:  
Wednesday:  Picture Day!
Thursday:  Crestwood Free Pizza Night at Incredible Pizza

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop: 

• We will begin reading The Tiger Rising this week as we talk and practice "reading intensely".  The students have been practicing thinking while reading by writing down questions and connections while reading and also visualizing the story in their head.  Th students will also learn how to retell a story in chronological order and by synthesizing (reflecting what you have read and being able to draw your own conclusion and opinions as you tell about a story)

Writer's Workshop:

• The students will begin publishing their personal narrative through google classroom as they edit their piece.  They will be focusing on paragraphs, punctuating dialogue, sentence structure and spelling.

Math:

• The students will be tested over chapter 2 on Tuesday after reviewing on Monday.  The students will have a review guide to study from on Monday evening.
• We will begin chapter 3, Understanding Multiplication and Division, on Wednesday.

Science:

• The students will conduct another investigation this week following the Scientific Method.  They did an incredible job last week writing a conclusion  to their investigation.

Social Studies:

• The students are studying the geography of Missouri.

Homework:

Reading:  read and record

Math:  pages 111 and 112
             fact test
             3 topics due tomorrow

Spelling:  test tomorrow!

Remember to bring back your signed Mid-Quarter Report tomorrow for a sweet treat:)

Tar Wars

Medical students came and taught the students about the dangers of smoking.

Homework

Reading: Read and record

Math:  Subtracting worksheet
             Practice facts - test on Thursday

Spelling:  Test on Thursday!!

Homework

Reading:  Read and record

Spelling:  test on Thursday

Math:  3 ALEKS topics completed by Thursday
             Subtraction worksheet

Social Studies:  quiz tomorow

Warm Water vs. Cold Water Investigation

What's Happening in Room 30.........

Important Announcements:

• The students will have their 1st spelling test on Thursday.  Their spelling words can be found in their Homework Planner and on a pink spelling sheet in their Homework Folder.
• Mid-Quarter Reports will be coming home on Wednesday.  Please review, sign and return the bottom portion as soon as possible.

• The students will have their 1st homework assignment on ALEKS this week.  They will be required to complete at least 3 topics at home.  If you child needs assistance, please  help explain the process, but let your child answer the questions on their own.  The program advances the students as they learn topics.  Thank you!!
• Leadership roles will be assigned this week in our classroom after the students complete an application through Google forms. We spent a couple weeks coming up with ways the students can help in our classroom, so we can all work together to keep our classroom running as smooth and productive as possible.  

Dates to Remember:  
Thursday:  Moms and Muffins at 8:00
Friday:  No School - Professional Development Day for Teachers

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop: 

• We will begin reading The Tiger Rising this week as we talk and practice "reading intensely".  The students have been practicing thinking while reading by writing down questions and connections while reading and also visualizing the story in their head. 

Writer's Workshop:

• The students will continue to revise their personal narrative this week by adding inner thinking, dialogue, description and action to their story.

Math:

• The students will continue to practice subtraction and subtracting across zeros this week.  They are also working on reading word problems closely and underlining important information to help them solve them correctly.

Science:

• The students will do an investigation this week as they use the Scientific Method.  They will also write a conclusion using the results.

Social Studies:

• The students have a Social Studies test on Tuesday.  A review was given on Friday.

Homework

Reading:  read and record

Writing:  Show Not Tell Activity - 2 examples of each

Math:  practice your facts - TEST tomorrow!

Homework

Reading:  Read and record

Spelling:  Spelling Activity Worksheet

Math:  Addition worksheet
             Facts test on Friday!

Homework

Reading:  Read and record

Math:  pages 91 and 92
             facts test for 3's and 4's tomorrow

Early Release tomorrow!

Practicing Continents and Oceans

Homework

Reading:  Read and Record on your Reading Log

Math:  Completes pages 83 and 84
             3's and 4's multiplication test on Wednesday
             5's test on Friday

Other:  Pick 3 Leadership Roles you would like to apply for in our classroom

What's Happening in Room 30...........

Important Announcements:

• The students will be given their 1st list of spelling words on Monday.  The list consists of three words from a list your child is collecting in their spelling notebook.  Your child is adding words they have misspelled in their writing or have mispelled from the 4th grade list of words they are expected to know how to spell.   Five words will be from our 4th grade content that we are currently studying, and five words will be following a specific pattern or rule. The students will be given spelling words on a Monday.  They will work with these words in class and at home for two weeks and will be tested over them on a Friday.  Their first spelling test will be on Thursday, September 22nd. (due to the students having the day off on Friday, September 23rd)

• The students have been working hard on our online math program, ALEKS, in class.  The students will have opportunities to work on ALEKS during Math Stations in class.  They will also be assigned to work on ALEKS  for homeowork.  Although I support parents helping their child with homework at home, I do ask that you please not assist your child with the answers to the problems on ALEKS.  The program advances the students as they learn new concepts.  If your child advances to a new level with support, your child will not be ready for the advancement.  There is an "explain" option your child knows how to use while working with ALEKS.  I ask that if your child needs extra support, help them through an example in the "explain" option instead.   If you notice your child struggling with a specific area, please let me know, and I will assist them at school.  Thank you for your support.  

Dates to Remember:  


Monday:  PTO Dining to Donate - Chipotle 3-8

Wednesday:  Flyer Families
                            Early Release Day

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop: 

•   The students will practice to visualize the scenes from the story and make a connection to the text to help understand the feelings of the characters.  We will also begin reading Tiger Rising as a class.  The students will learn to read it "intensely" as we dive deep into the story.

Writer's Workshop:

• The students will continue to draft their personal narrative this week.  We will be focusing on creative transitions, including dialogue and  "showing" and not telling in their story. (ie:  I was scared. (telling)  The hair stood up on the back of my neck, my heart started pounding and a bead of sweat dripped from my forehead. (showing)).

Math:

• The students will work on adding and subtracting large numbers and subtracting across zeros.  
• Please make sure your child is practicing their facts at home.  Several students will be tested on the 5's on Friday.  If your child did not pass the 4's, he/she will be tested on Tuesday.

Science:

• The students will learn about the Scientific Method and will begin an investigation this week using the method.

Social Studies:

• Every other day, the students will move to Miss Dausmann's classroom for Social Studies.  

Homework:

Reading:  Read and record

Math:  Facts test tomorrow
             Complete pages 63 and 64

Have a great night!

Working with Reading Partners and the Different Genres

Writing Our Creative Leads For Our Personal Narratives

Homework:

Reading:  Read and record on your Reading Log

Math:  Practice your math facts -- Test on Friday!

Exploring Science Tools

What's Happening in Room 30....

Important Announcements:

• The students were tested over the 3's in multiplication on Friday. Your child's test is in his/her Homework Folder.   If your child passed, he/she will be working on 4's this week and tested on Friday.  If not, he/she will be retested on Wednesday  Please make sure your child is practicing the facts at home each evening.  Just a few minutes each night will help your child master them. This will help build confidence in math as they are introduced to new concepts this year.  This is a great link for the students to practice their facts at home. http://www.fun4thebrain.com/quizzes.html
• Scholastic book orders are due on Wednesday.  You can order online through the blog using the tab "Scholastic Book Orders".
• The students should be recording their reading at home on the backside of their Week in Review.  This form needs to stay in your child's Homework Folder all week.  They will complete the weekly reflection on Friday and share with you over the weekend.  It should be brought back to school each Monday signed on both sides.  Thank you!

Dates to Remember:  

Wednesday:  Last Day of Fundraiser

Saturday:  Fun Fair at Crestwood!

   

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop: 

• This week the students will learn about the characteristics of the different genres. They will also practice different strategies to think as they read.  They will practice to visualize the scenes from the story and make a connection to the text to help understand the feelings of the characters.

Writer's Workshop:

• This past week, the students picked their personal narrative story idea.  This week, they will begin drafting their story.
• The students will also have a lesson in constructing a strong, solid paragraph that includes a topic sentence, three supporting details and a closing sentence.

Math:

• The students will be tested over chapter 1, place value, on Wednesday.  We will begin chapter 2, adding and subtracting whole numbers.

Science:

• The students will work with their science group to explore different science tools.

Social Studies:

• Every other day, the students will move to Miss Dausmann's classroom for Social Studies.  

Homework

Reading:
Read 20 minutes and record on your Reading Log
Share your at home reading plan with your parents and have them sign it

Math:
3's test tomorrow- practice!
Complete pages 49-50

Homework

Reading:
Read 20 minutes and record on your Reading Log
Share your at home reading plan with your parents and have them sign it

Math:
3's test tomorrow- practice!
Complete pages 49-50