Test Check Tuesday

Today we...

• began our Stamp On Black History project.  This is an in-school research project. The final project is replica of a U.S.Postage Stamp.
• Began the Root Olympian Challenge. Our first challenge is the Nike set. On Monday, we will take the Nike quiz. This work is in the green folder. Kids are in different stages on this project. It is not homework at this time.
• went over questions from last week's PARCC simulation. We worked with decimals and fractions.
• reviewed last night's math homework and moved on to 8.4
• learned more about Cesar Chavez on Brainpop. We listed to and discussed Harvesting Hope.
• Read some Maniac Magee
• worked on our Midwest notes and scrapbooks
• learned about Constellations and made some connections between Mythology and Star study. Do you know the difference between astronomy and astrology. Please feel free to give your child a pop quiz.

This evening at home...

• Go Math 8.4
• Make sure that you have read through Chapter 7 in Maniac Magee.
• Create Original Chapter Titles for Chapters 5, 6, and 7. Remember, chapter titles should be catchy, but not too long.

Mixed Number Memory Monday

Today's title reflects both our math lesson and the special assembly we saw in the CAC. The "Mixed Number" part is pretty clear. Just look at today's Go Math homework.  The "Memory" part is a reference to remembering Harriet Tubman's work on the Underground Railroad.   Today we were treated to a play about her life, amazing tenacity, and many acts of heroism.


This evening at home...

• complete the Go Math homework for 8.3. There are only 5 lessons in the chapter. We may be ready to test on Friday.
• in Journeys, complete the Analyze Text questions for Story 19 Harvesting Hope
• Read!!

Parents Needed- Flexible Friday

Hi Parents!  We are assembling a work crew to help us on the 2nd floor. Are able to come in on Monday, March 6 at about 8:30?  If so, we need your help! We need to cover all of the instructional materials/posters that cover the "walls" in 3rd and 4th grade.   Let me know if you can come in.


Today we...

• enjoyed a Jump Rope assembly
• took the Mid Chapter Checkpoint. Kids were able to boost their scores after a reteach.  I gave a rereteach to select kids to make sure that we went home "getting it."
• worked on our trading cards
• began Maniac Magee, our new shared read.

This weekend at home...

• make sure that you are finished with your West scrapbook.
• read and record

Trading Card Thursday

Yes, today we did some more research for our Trading Card project.  We read a Greek Mythology Creation story and compared Porquoi, or Why, tales with Creation stories.  We also went to the Science Lab today. I am sorry that I can't show you the work, because it was eaten by your kids.  Ask them!

Mac is telling me that yesterday should have been called "Washington Wednesday" in honor of our first president's birthday. He is right!


This evening at home...

• Read and record.
• Complete the hw and practice for lesson 8.2
• Create a "Creation Card" based on the story that we read in class today. This trading card does not need to have any power symbols. The front will be an original illustration. The lined side will contain a summary. You must use the space provided.
• Parents, please sign the Gold Card once you have seen and confirmed that hw is complete

We do not have any tests tomorrow! A few kids will take make up tests. You know who you are!

What's A Unit Fraction Warm Weather Wednesday

Today's title is a group effort. Thanks to Muaz and Dhiren for their suggestions.


Parents,

Please check Think Central to see the results of today's Math test!  Students who did not score 80% or higher must do corrections for partial credit. Please get these in by Monday.  Today we practiced our writing skills during the PARCC practice.  Students were asked to compare the themes of two texts: a poem and a narrative.  Tomorrow, we will test our Math skills!

This evening at home....

• complete the hw and practice for lesson 8.1
• work on your Mythology Trading Cards. You should have two complete cards in your baggie by tomorrow morning.  Feel free to create more!  Log on to Google Classroom to see samples. Use these for inspiration. No copy cats!

Talking Titans Tuesday

Thank you Dhruvi, for today's title. We were going to do Mythology Monday. Then we realized that it is not Monday!  This week, we continue our study of Greek Mythology. Kids are reading myths and creating Mythology Trading Cards.   Later in the week, we will begin our Olympians Root Challenge. Get ready to earn some Olympian Brag Tags!


This evening at home...

• Create some sample problems to prepare for tomorrow's Math Test.  I was able to meet with small groups today. I feel that we are ready for this test!
• Complete the Dads, Greek God Style reading, questions, and crossword.
• Read and record!

Tomorrow we will take the E. L.A. PARCC practice test. We will spend about 90 minutes on this task. Some of this time will be dedicated to reviewing.  Please arrive at school on time!  On Thursday, we will practice Math.

Thunderous Thursday

Thanks for the title, Sam. Samantha is making an allusion to Zeus. Right now, your kids are working on creating their own Mythology Brands.  Ask them about it!

This evening at home...

• answer the following comprehension question on the "After or During Reading" Hercules work: the entire first side of page 1, 13,15,22,24,25,28,30 and "Write an Alternate Ending." Many kids are finished with several of these questions!
• Go Math 7.10

We should be ready for another Math test on Wednesday!

Wreckage of the White Witch Wednesday

It's a Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe thing.

This evening at home...

• Complete the TLTWATW graphic organizer. First, read The Lion and Mouse on side 1. Then, use the information from this Fable and the plot events from Chapter 15 to complete the graphic organizer. Write the examples on/around the lined spaces below or above the arrows. Write "similar" or "different" on the horizontal lines
• Complete the hw and practice for lesson 7.9 in Go Math.
• Read and record.
• Finish the spelling and vocab activities in the Hercules packet that you worked on last night.

Try to get some extra rest tonight!  There is definitely a bug going around 201. We have three kids home due to the flu.

Team 201 Taclking the Terror of Mean Meaning and Mode and Range Tuesday

I don't think that your kids are actually scared right now. A few are singing, "Why you gotta be so mean.."  Well, the mean is kind of mean.  We are using calculators and Conversation  Hearts to work on this new skill.   Today is really a "math heavy" day. Not only did we work on a new lesson, we also use the Conversation Hearts to review basic math skills, GCF and LCM, Mean, Median, Mode and Range and arrays.

When we return from lunch, we will pass out Valentines and fill our beeeeeeutiful Figurative Language Bags/Boxes.

This evening at home...

• complete the hw and practice for Lesson 7.8
• complete the Hercules' Quest "Big Take Away" and "Story Elements" page. This front/back pages is the last in the packet.

Picture Retakes

Hello Team 201 Families-

Do you need/want picture retakes? I you do, please call the office to get a new form.  Picture retakes are today, tomorrow, and Thursday.   If you are not happy with  the first take, just bring back the entire packet.

Sunny Sunday

Hi Team 201 Families-


I know that many of you are working on your Figurative Language Boxes/Bags today.
Remember your box should contain one example of each: allusion, simile, metaphor, alliteration, idiom, onomatopoeia, and allusion.  You can add more for extra credit.

Please feel free to bring them in tomorrow if they are ready. We can display them on our bookshelves.  Tuesday is fine too! I can't wait to see your creations!

Freezing But Fabulous Friday

 I wish you could see the amazing creations that are going up on our wall. Each child was given a red heart, a sheet of pink paper, and a sheet of white paper.   The challenge is to create an animal with the materials given.  So far, we have a fox, a fish, several bunnies, a puppy, several insects and a tiger. There may be one alien...


This weekend at home.....

• finish up the SW scrapbook and questions. If it is not finished, it will be in the Green Homework Folder.
• finish up the Friendship Recipe
• work on your Figurative Language Project/Valentine Box. Any child who does not celebrate the holiday should still do project. Simply use non-holiday themed figurative language.
• read and record.

Report Cards and going home today! In the envelope, you will find the most recent MAPS report and an ST Math update.
 Please let me know if you would like to talk about your child's progress and goal. We can schedule an in person, phone or email communication.
Book bags are filled! Please clean them out this weekend.
Many kids need pencils! Please check out your child's pencil situation.
Are you able to donate clear packaging tape? I use it to display student work on the windows. If you can spare a roll, I will really appreciate it!

Tremendous Throwing Meteorites Thursday

Thanks to Muaz and Samantha for help on today's title.

This evening at home....

• there is no regular Math homework tonight. We took the Mid Chapter checkpoint today. Spend some time on ST Math or IXL.
• complete the Classroom Conversation questions found on page 515 of Journeys. You must use details from the text to support your answers.
• put the finishing touches on today's Science Lab recording sheet.  Discuss your results with someone at home.
• EXTRA POINTS activity: Complete the Wanted: Puppy Raisers activity that is also on page 515. Make sure to use details. Papers may not be larger than 8,5 x 11.

We will take a shortened reading test tomorrow. Study those vocabulary words. Enjoy this Bill Nye the Science Guy episode on Gravity.

Wonderful Windy Writing Recipes Wednesday

Thanks to Audrey, Ryan and Dhiren for providing today's title.

This evening at home....

• finish the final draft of the Friendship Recipe.  All ingredients should be ordered from greatest to least in simplest form.   Use bullet points for the ingredient list.  Please make sure that the directions are clear. I can't wait to read them!
• read or reread chapter 14 in TLTWATW with care.  We will take a quiz tomorrow. Be ready!
• if you are finished with the final draft of the Recipe, spend some time on IXL Reading.
• complete the hw and practice for 7.5

Please ask your child about the Figurative Language Box/Bag project. There is a note in the green folder. I will hand out paper bags to kids who want them by the end of the week. I will answer more questions in class tomorrow morning.

Thawing Tuesday

Today's title refers to the events in Chapter 11 of TLTWATW.  Spring is coming...in the Wardrobe.

Today we...

• corrected and went over the homework for lessons 7.2 and 7.3. We completed lesson 7.4
• esparked, focusing on individual math goals.
• worked on our SWscrapbooks.
• read and discussed TLTWATW
• went to Gym
• ate lunch
• worked on creating and writing recipes for friendship. I hope to post some samples on Google Classroom this evening.

This evening at home...

• Please complete the HW for Lesson 7.4
• Read or reread Chapter 12 in TLTWATW and complete the questions based on Chapters 11 and 12. We went over Chapter 11 in class today.
• Don't forget to record your reading and get your Gold Card signed!

Tomorrow, I will send home a note about Valentine's Day! Look for it, please!

Too Good To Be True Trivia Thursday

It feels like Friday. The kids are not complaining about the furlough day! Thanks to Ryan, Sophia and Kaelyn for collaborating on today's title.

This weekend at home.....

• complete the paragraph for last night's homework.
• complete the homework for lesson 7.2
• complete the two hexagon roots. We started these in class. Many are finished with both! Define the word. Think of an example of the word in use/make a connection with the story. You DO NOT need to find the word within the story to do this.
• Finish reading Chapter 10 and 11 in TLTWATW.
• Finish the SW questions.
• Parents, please check the green folder for the Simplest Form sheet. Most have completed this and are checked off. A few are not.

Kids are really freaking out about this list. The good news is that most kids are finished with everything except the math and the novel reading because they use class time wisely!

Word Wise Wednesday

Hello Team 201 Families!   Today we....

• worked on a morning warm up
• watched a Brainpop about string instruments in preparation for today's performance. We discussed sound waves, pitch and instruments. We have several musicians in the class!
• took the Chapter 6 Math test. The scores are available on Think Central. This grade will be entered in the Quarter 3 Gradebook.
• read TLTWATW and discussed chapter 9.
• worked on using Greek and Latin roots to build meaning
• began our work in Chapter 7: Adding and Subtracting Fractions

This evening at home...

• complete the homework and practice for lesson 7.1
• read Chapter 10 in TLTWATW and complete the Point of View graphic organizer.
• don't forget the reading log on the Gold Card. Parents, please sign after you have confirmed that homework and reading is complete.
• note that we will not have a Journeys test tomorrow.  The short week and NAEP has not provided sufficient time to prepare for a formal assessment.  We will spend the time doing extra activities to support this week's learning goals!

Pod 200 will celebrate Valentine's Day on 2/14. Kids may bring in cards and an individually wrapped treat or token to share. There are 26 children in our class.