Thinking Thursday

Today we thought about....

• 9/11 and seeing beyond stereotypes
• the elements that go into descriptive writing.
• different types of maps.
• finding evidence in a text to support our ideas.
• comparing and ordering numbers to the hundred thousands place.

This evening at home....

• finish up your Map page, if you didn't do it in class.
• finish the Reading questions, if you didn't finish in class.
• complete math pages 21 and 22.
• read for 20 minutes or more in Wonder.
• complete the Looks on a Book activity. Use Wonder to guide you.
• Make sure that you are ready for tomorrow's spelling/reading test.

We Love The Science Lab Wednesday

I agree that this alliteration is weak. Can you help me think of a stronger one?


This evening at home....

• Complete pages 15 and 16 in your math book: Homework and Practice 1.2
• Read  Because of Book Ends, found in Journeys on page 36.
• Use Because of Bookends to complete the Brainstorming of the Reading Response Sheet. 
• Use Because of Bookends or Winn Dixie to complete the Clarification section
• Read for 20 minutes in a book of your choice.

Test Time Tuesday

Greetings Team201!

Today we.....

• took the fall MAPS test reading inventory test
• corrected our Math homework, taking time to ask and answer questions
• completed Day 4 of our Eparks Launch. We practiced writing "Show What I Know" scripts and tomorrow we will practice recording on the ipads.
• used Brainpop to help us learn about about different types and features of maps
• worked on our spelling and grammar skills of the week: subjects, predicates, and the prefixes dis-, un- and re-.
• enjoyed free time at recess
• attempted to answer the question: What is Computer Science?

Notes:

• If your child did not receive a stamp for homework, it may be because s/he did the wrong sections. 
• Some kids need to make their responses more detailed.  I only assigned two sections last night, but I expect them to reflect one's best work. 

Do you know all of your 2's? The twos are this week's school-wide multiplication focus.  A pop quiz could happen at any time!

This evening at home....

• There will not be regular Math homework, Due to MAPS testing, we did not get to the new lesson.
•  Reading: complete the Connection and Thinking it Through sections of the Response Sheet.  Use what you have read so far in Wonder as the basis for your response.  If you did these sections last night, you need to redo  them.
• Read for 20 minutes and record it on your log.
• Don't forget that we are having a spelling/reading/vocabulary test on Friday.
• Smile!  I can't wait to see you all tomorrow!

More Math Monday

Hello Team 201 Families!

Your kids are at lunch right now. When they get back, we are going to do a bit more math to reinforce today's skills: the value of digits, periods, and comparing numbers.

Today we.....

• shared our Owls. Each child gave a one minute presentation. They are up on the wall and they look great!
• read out first Journeys story: Because of Winn Dixie. We discussed flashback, and went over some of the vocabulary words.
• learned about subjects and predicates. Sometimes they are complete and other times they are simple.
• launched Day 3 of Esparks training. Today we learned how to take a quiz on Esparks. We will be ready for our first Quest soon!
• dove into the new Math series. We discussed how each place value increased by 10 as we move to the greater place. We compared numbers.

Tonight at home......

• Show someone this week's Study Guide.  There is a tab on this blog to access all of the weekly guides.  
• Begin preparing for this week's Spelling Test. It is on Friday.  Practice at home.
• Complete the Math homework pages 9 and 10
• Complete  the Story Mapping and the Prediction sections of the Reading Response sheet. Only do these two sections. Use Because of Winn Dixie.
• Read for 20 minutes or more, record, and get a signature.

News:

• 201 will take the fall MAPS test for Reading tomorrow.  This is simple a diagnostic that will help us set the right goals for your child.
• Open House is September 17 at 6:00 p.m.. I hope to see you there!

Feeling Fine Friday

Happy Friday 201 Families!

We are in a rush, so I will post more about what's going on later.

This weekend at home....
-Finish your Owl. It is due on Monday
-Read and record. I should see 2 entries.
-We are MAPs testing on Tuesday!  201 will begin with reading. This is a "check in" test so that I can set the right goals for your child.

We've Been Working Wednesday

Bonjour Team201 Families,

Day 2 has been jam packed!  Thank you so much for turning in all of the forms. If you haven't gotten to them, please try to get them in to me by Friday.

Today we.....

• took a multiplication quiz. Students will be given a learning prescription tomorrow.
• worked on some grammar
• graphed our "multiple intelligences."
• worked on math problem solving
• created name glyphs

This evening at home...

• Forms!
• Read for 20 minutes and record.
• Write one paragraph about what you read. Ideas:  Write about your favorite part, character or event.   Write on a sheet of lined paper. 
• Math: pages 3 and 4: Show What You Know
• Owl Projects are going home today. They are due on Monday
• Teammate Top Ten quiz on Friday.
• Finish the graph classwork 

Thankful for 201 Tuesday

Happy First Day of School!

It was a pleasure to spend the day with the new Team 201!   Today was filled with administrative chores: forms, books, and procedures.  We meed to spend some time learning the ins and outs of Room 201, so that we can lay the foundation for a great year, learning together.  I can't wait to read all of student surveys this evening.

Parents, there are several forms going home this evening. Some are from me, and some are from the school.  I know that you have tons of homework!  Thanks for your patience and for getting those forms back to me as soon as possible.  My Welcome letter explains our facilities schedule, the homework policy and I hope that you have time to read it this evening.   Maybe you should ask your child to read it to you!

This evening at home.....

• Read for 20 minutes or more using a book of your choice.
• Record the minutes on your Reading Log, which is on the back of the Gold Card and get a signature
• Practice your multiplication tables.  We will take an inventory quiz tomorrow to make sure that you know the facts.
• Begin working on the Teammate Top 10. The main headings should be memorized by Friday
• Get your Gold Card signed. This indicates that you have completed your homework.
• Parents, please complete my Parent Survey and the other Disney forms
• Fill someone's bucket!