October 4th, 2013
Class activities for Friday, October 4
Spelling: None today.
Cursive: Cursive workbook pp. 18-23 are due on Monday.
Reading: Today was our reading skills practice time using MobyMax Reading.
Writing: We talked about using details to prove general statements. Without details, a reader will think the story is floaty, spacey or general-feeling.
Students also continued to draft their current story. The second piece of writing for the year is another personal narrative. This personal narrative is due Friday, October 11. Your student should be nearing the end of their draft and getting reading to revise at this time.
Math: Today was our math skills practice time.
Science: None today.
Social Studies: We continued to learn about economic activities of Michigan.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 3
- Magnets moved this week (goal: TBD): 10
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade online to see if your student moved their magnet.
Notes:
- The Fall Partnership Fundraiser has started. Orders and money are due October 11. This fundraiser helps fund assemblies, supplies, and small field trips. We’ll have a separate fundraiser for our Mackinac trip.
- Visit our new Links page! Keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.
