February 10th, 2012
Class activities for Friday, February 10
Spelling: Students completed a spelling and skill test today.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays.
Reading: Today was a reading and discussion day in Literature Circles.
Writing: We learned about the core democratic values of justice, equality, common good and diversity today.
Our next writing project is a persuasive “letter to the editor” about a way to improve our school or community. We’re reviewing core democratic values this week and students will start their letter next week. Here is more information about this project, and here’s a checklist to help with writing the letter. This piece will be due Monday, February 27.
Math: None today due to STAR Friday.
We will have a math test on Monday about these ideas:
- Multiplying by tens and hundreds
- Breaking apart to multiply
- Using mental math to multiply
- Estimating by rounding
- Problem solving by thinking about reasonable answers
Science: We reviewed matter and energy today. There will be a science test over this topic on Monday.
Social Studies: We reviewed core democratic values today as part of our social studies and writing project.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 3
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 Feb Factor Valentine’s Party is Tuesday, February 14 from 10:00-noon. Family members are invited to help with food serving and games. See our volunteer list or add your name to the guest 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.
