Classroom Notes

It’s so nice to finally have a five day week!  We are wrapping up our math review this week and shifting our focus to patterns, equations, and geometry.  This week we will focus on “graphing”  various geometric shapes using our knowledge of coordinate pairs. We are still moving forward with our Microworlds science unit.  Hopefully, we will have time for some art this week too.  We are editing our Black History Timeline writing pieces this week.  Hopefully we will have these posted by the beginning of next week.  And now for some reminders...    -Weekly homework essays are due Friday, no exceptions -If you are involved in Drama, please make sure your calendar is marked with all important dates and meetings -We are having our Valentine's Day Party Friday, February 12th so please stop by and sign up to bring supplies and/or snacks -We have a field trip to Zenger Farms scheduled for Friday, February 26th. Permission slips will come home next week

 

Classroom Notes

Here we are with another short week! Between the day off and late start, I barely get to see the kids :(  We have another session of garden rotation this week.  Students are working with Ms. Kathleen to get the school excited about parsnips!  They are learning about seasonal growth cycles and local produce.  While half of the class works with Ms. Kathleen, the other half stays in the classroom, and then they rotate.  Students working in the classroom are creating Book Trailers for all of our recently purchased library books.  I can’t wait to see how they turn out!

In S.S. we continue researching influential people and events to add to our Black History Timeline.  We are also finally spending time everyday enjoying our new read aloud novel.  We are reading “Middleworld” from the Jaguar Stones series and the kids are loving it!  The story takes place in Central America, exploring the ancient Mayan culture.  And it just so happens that this week we have a team from Google coming to our classroom to lead the students in a virtual exploration of Chichén Itzá.  I can’t wait to see how it goes!  Check out our blog and twitter account for photos.

Class Notes

Happy New Year and welcome back!  I hope your winter break was relaxing and fun-filled.  I really enjoyed spending time with family and, most importantly, catching up on sleep!  I am excited to be back and it feels like the kids are re-adjusting quickly.

In Math we continue our work with decimals and percentages.  The first part of this week will mainly be review.  In Social Studies we are creating a Black History Timeline. Students are selecting an influential person or event to research and document.  We are also starting a new Science unit called Microworlds.  Since we usually rotate between Science and Social Studies, we will sometimes integrate our Black History Timeline research into our writing block.  

Speaking of our busy schedule, we also start a 4 week rotation of Garden and Media!  This will take place once a week on Tuesdays. Other schedule reminders-- School Play Meeting on Wednesday at 3pm., new weekly homework essay is due this Friday, and don’t forget to mark down any Middle School Parent Information Nights that you may want to attend.  Have a fabulous week!

Fraction Practice

comparing fractions

comparing & ordering fractions