October 14th, 2011
Class activities for Friday, October 14
Spelling: None today.
Cursive: Cursive pp. 21-23 are available and due Monday.
Reading: Groups worked on creating projects to share their Literature Circles books with the class.
Writing: Students completed a writing log entry based on the results of their last piece of writing. Today was also a publishing work day.
A personal narrative is due into portfolios on Monday, October 17. Students should be publishing at this point.
Math: We reviewed the idea that a number divided by zero is undefined.
Science: We reviewed our last experiment and learned that iron, steel, nickel and cobalt and the only metals that are magnetic.
Social Studies: Students completed a MiniQuiz about market economies. We also read the book, “Go Around Dollar” and learned about how money “goes around” or is exchanged many times from people to businesses or to other people. Homework is to finish the Go Around Dollar Chart if not done in class.
- Yellow magnets: 1
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 14
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at JupiterGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with JupiterGrades?
Notes:
- Our first book order is due Friday, October 21. You can order online!
- Our Halloween party is a Hawaiian Beach Bash on Friday, October 28 from 9:30-12:00. We need family members to help with donations or during the party. Add your name to our Volunteer List if you can help or will be attending the party!
- Edit or sign up for a Fall Parent Teacher Conference time online.
- 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.
