October 25th, 2011
Class activities for Tuesday, October 25
Spelling: We reviewed common long i spelling patterns by learning some famous idioms:
- behind the times
- right off the bat
- try out
- sit tight
Cursive: Cursive pp. 27-29 are available and due Friday.
Reading: Students received new Literature Circles groups today.
Writing: None today due to our technology time.
A personal narrative, slightly fictionalized, is due into portfolios on Friday, November 4. Students should be almost finished with drafting at this time.
Math: Students worked on a math test today about multiplication and division.
Science: Students completed an experiment about testing the strength of a magnet’s force over a distance. Homework is to finish the Breaking the Force experiment if not done in class.
Social Studies: We learned about how price, demand, supply, competition and substitute goods affect the choices consumers make when they purchase goods.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 0
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 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.
- Our field trip to the Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum is December 6. Click the link if you would like to chaperone.
- 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.
