March 30th, 2011
Class activities for Wednesday, March 30
Spelling: We had a spelling and skill test today.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.
Reading: We practiced reading our scripts today.
Writing: Students planned their next piece of writing, the I-Search project. Students will research a topic and create a digital presentation using Google Docs (docs.mrhowd.com).
Here are more details about the I-Search project. Our general timeline :
- Week 1: Collect research
- Week 2: Select research, plan presentation, start draft of presentation
- Week 3: Finalize presentation, present at our I-Search Conference at the end of April
Math: Students reviewed fractions, decimals and percents and multiplication today. Homework is to finish Journal p. 151, Boxes 1 and 2, and p. 153.
Science: We reviewed the last activity about vehicle safety.
Social Studies: None today due to library.
Lightning Larry Play: Today was our last practice! Performances are March 31 at 9:30, 10:15 and 6:30 pm. Invite friends and family! Students, wear your costume to school tomorrow and bring a change of clothes, or there will be some time to change in the morning. Be on time to school and be here at 6:00 pm tomorrow in costume for the evening show!
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 2
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?
Notes:
- Come see The Legend of Lightning Larry on March 31 at 9:30, 10:15 and 6:30 pm.
- View or edit the spring “Paper and Coffee” juice volunteer list.
- View our class calendar.
- Check grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.
Our Mission:
Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.