September 15th, 2011
Class activities for Thursday, September 15
Spelling: We reviewed short and long vowel sounds today by changing the vowel sound in words: (sat -> seat).
You can view or download the yearly spelling list here.
Cursive: Cursive pp. 12-14 are available in class and due on Friday.
Reading: We stated working on skits today to practice using our library correctly.
Writing: None today due to an assembly. Homework is to finish decorating portfolios by Friday.
The first piece of writing, a personal narrative about a memory or event, is due into portfolios on Friday, September 23.
Math: Students received new math books today.
Science: None today due to extra time with Social Studies.
Social Studies: We started a unit on economics today. We read the book, Ox Cart Man, about a family that used natural resources to produce their own goods to be sold in town. They used the money to buy things they couldn’t make themselves. Homework is to finish Literature Connection p. 8 about the economics of the story.
- Yellow magnets: 2
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 2
- Magnets moved this week (goal: ?): 3
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at JupiterGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with JupiterGrades?
Notes:
- Today, students received information about the McGrath Partnership’s Fun Run fundraiser. This fundraiser is for McGrath field trips and Partnership activities, but not for the 4th Grade Mackinac trip.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.
