Tenths Tuesday

Thank you, Joshua.  Today's blog title fits just right!  Today we dove into our new Go Math chapter.  We wrote fractions. We wrote decimals. We shaded models.  We also corrected yesterday's test. The results will be entered as a 4th Quarter grade, so I will hold on to them until next week.

We also began work on our Woodlands Indians hide narratives today. Each child is creating a narrative using native american symbols. This art project will translate into a writing exercise.  Each story will be translated into English by the author.  Kids are thinking about inventing new names.  Boy Who Stares at Teacher might want to change is name.  Students are thinking about how their personality can be represented by the natural world. Martha may select Rushing Rapids.  We definitely have a few coyotes in the group.  Right now, I see a Gentle Breeze and Blue Flower.

In Science we are comparing complete and incomplete metamorphosis.  We know what morph means, but what about meta?  Can someone please find out? Post your answer on Edmodo.


This evening at home.....

• complete the Analyze Test questions in Sacagawea.
• in the R.Notebook, complete page 244.
• please complete the homework for Go Math lesson 9.1

Don't forget....

• There is not school for students on Friday, and next week is Spring Break!
• Parent Teacher conferences are Thursday, April 16th. I will be sending home a sign up sheet and a link for online sign up
• Field Trip forms will be handed out tomorrow or Thursday. We are going to the Chicago Historical Society  on April 17.  All money and forms will be collected after Spring Break.
• I will not be assigning regular homework over the break. Look for Science/Writing/Diorama project. It will be coming home soon and will be due in early May.

Metamorphosis Monday

Thanks, Isa, for providing today's title. That was some quick thinking!

This evening at home...

• complete pages 493 and 494 in the Chapter 9 Go Math book
• cut out the vocabulary cards and place them in a baggie
• in the Readers Notebook, complete pages 241 and 242
• make sure that you look over this week's vocabulary words so  that you are familiar with them. 
• finish your CC final draft. Most kids finished in class.

Feeling Good Friday

We will have a Math test on Monday!  All kids are coming home with a corrected Review Test.

Was your child absent today? Please make sure that you come to school with .....

• Three paragraphs about Cesar Chavez: non violence/life/quote
• a completed Mind Map
• their IL Dwellings activity
• a brain that is prepared to take the Science Quest.  

Twin Day Thursday

Thanks for twinning with me, Team 201!   There were lots of doubles today!


This evening at home....

• study this week's vocabulary words
• reread Cesar Chavez
• complete lesson 8.5 in Go Math
• complete the other two CC paragraphs.  When you come in, you should have three paragraphs drafted.  Biography/ Quote/Non Violence.  We will revise and publish tomorrow. Most kids are finished with 2/3.
• study for tomorrow's Weather Quest.  We created study guides today.

Wigwam Wednesday

Today we.....

• were dressed up!
• created wigwams in the Science Lab. Thanks, Isa, for donating the paper bowls.
• worked on multiplying whole numbers and mixed numbers.  
• read Holes and discussed
• began research for our Cesar Chavez project
• went to Library
• talked about weather fronts

This evening at home....

• use your notes to write ONE paragraph about C.Chavez.  Remember, the three topics are: the quote, the life, and non-violence.  Select one and write a rough draft paragraph this evening. Use your notes.
• complete the class and homework for Math 8.4. We will do corrections for last night's and tonight's homework on Thursday
• don't forget that you have a Science Quest on Friday.  
• don't forget that tomorrow is Twin Day.  Anyone who wants to be  my twin can wear blue jeans and a back shirt.  

Tech Trouble Tuesday

This evening at home....

• read, or reread chapters 31 and 32 in Holes
• complete the questions based on these chapters.  Answer in complete sentences and include direct evidence.  You may use an extra sheet of paper.
• complete the homework in Go Math for lesson 8.3. 
• finish the Science Fusion up through page 275. Most kids are finished.

Multiples of Fractions Monday

Hello Team 201 Families,

I realize that the blog's background no longer reflects the weather conditions in beautiful Chicago.  It may look like December 25 out there, but I am sticking with the Spring Theme.  I am not surprised by the snowy weather, but to me,  March in Chicago means a green river.

Today we....

• read a story about Cesar Chavez in Journeys
• finished up our IL Mind Maps
• Esparked
• solved problems by multiplying base units by whole numbers
• talked about the weather and weather patterns

This evening at home....

• complete the "Analyze Text" questions in Journeys
• finish your Mind Map
• complete the Go Math homework for lesson 8.2
• in the Readers Notebook, complete page 232

Wish list....

• clear packaging tape
• pencils: please check to see that your child is well-supplied with pencils and a covered sharpener.  We have gone through all of the pencils that were donated at the year's start. :-)
• small paper bowls.  We are going to use them to make wigwams.  There are 30 kids in our class.

Reminders....

• tomorrow is " College/High School" Day. Show your spirit!
• we will take a Science Quiz on Friday. I sent home a study guide today.