October 31st, 2011
Class activities for Monday, October 31
Spelling: We learned the correct usage of among and between: use among with three or more objects, and use between when there are only two.
- The cookie was shared between John and Maria.
- The cookie was shared among John, Maria, and Jason.
Cursive: Cursive pp. 30-32 are available and due Friday.
Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles. Some groups worked on visualizing as a reading strategy.
Writing: We talked about fixing spelling errors by looking around the room for the word, asking someone else, writing the word different ways, and looking in a dictionary.
A slightly fictionalized personal narrative is due Friday, November 4. Students should be revising at this time.
Math: We learned about finding patterns in data tables. Homework is to finish Journal P2-3.
Science: Today was a Physical Education and Nutrition lesson about healthy meals. Students also tried some pumpkin dip and apples.
Social Studies: Students worked on a cause and effect organizer about the price of strawberries after a hard freeze. Homework is to finish the organizer if not done in class.
- Yellow magnets: 2
- 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 JupiterGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with JupiterGrades?
Notes:
- Need to make or edit your Fall Parent Teacher Conference time? Do that here.
- 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.
