December 8th, 2011
Class activities for Thursday, December 8
Spelling: Today was a spelling and skill test.
Cursive: Cursive pp. 48-50 are available and due Friday.
Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles. Students finished their books today and will work on projects to share their book with the class next.
Writing: We talked about how to create a scene in writing by including these elements:
- dialogue
- description of action, setting and characters
- senses
- not giving away the ending too fast
The next piece of writing is a fiction story, due Friday, December 16. Students should be revising at this time.
Math: We reviewed rounding today.
Science: We learned about electrical safety today by visiting Electrical Safety World. We’ll have a science test tomorrow about magnetism and electricity.
Social Studies: None today.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 1
- 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:
- We are having a Mexican Fiesta on Thursday, December 22 from 8:45-12:00. Family members are invited. Check our volunteer list to see what we need help with or to add your name to the list!
- 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.