November 28th, 2011
Class activities for Monday, November 28
Spelling: We reviewed possessive pronouns today and remembered that they do not use apostrophes:
- It is their dog. The dog is theirs.
- It is our dog. The dog is ours.
- It is your dog. The dog is yours.
Cursive: Cursive pp. 45-47 are available and due Friday.
Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.
Writing: None today due to a Physical Education and Nutrition lesson.
The next piece of writing is a fiction story, due Friday, December 16. Students should be prewriting at this time.
Math: We practiced comparing numbers today. Homework is to finish Journal p. P3-3.
Science: Students completed an experiment about identifying electrical conductors and insulators. Homework is to finish the Conductors and Insulators experiment.
Social Studies: We watched a video to learn about how the automobile industry has changed over time.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 1
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at JupiterGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with JupiterGrades?
Notes:
- Check out the McGrath Online Book Fair!
- Our field trip to the Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum is December 6. Click the link if you would like to chaperone.
- Want to grab your favorite time for the Spring Parent Teacher Conferences in March? Do that here.
- 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.
