April 15th, 2011
Class activities for Friday, April 15
Spelling: None today.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.
Reading: None today due to working on our spring showcase.
Writing: Students worked on collecting research for their 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: None today due to STAR Friday.
Science: We reviewed how to calculate speed from a distance and time measurement. We also learned how the height of the model cart on the ramp affects the speed of the cart.
Social Studies: None on Fridays.
- Yellow magnets: 1
- 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:
- Report cards and MEAP reports were sent home today with your student or via email.
- 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.
