December 12th, 2013
Class activities for Thursday, December 12
Spelling: Today was a preview of upcoming spelling words.
Cursive: Cursive workbook pp. 52-57 are due on Monday.
Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.
Writing: We learned about how each scene in a story should contain a mix of talking, action, and visual details.
Our current piece of writing is a fiction story, due Monday, December 16. Your student should be editing by now.
Math: We practiced estimating sums and differences by rounding. Journal P4-2 is the corresponding Journal page. Students also practiced math skills using Moby Max Math.
Science: Students completed an electricity science test today.
Social Studies: None today due to art.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 9): 1
- Hours with no magnets (Last time: 1): 7
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade online to see if your student moved their magnet.
Notes:
- Bring a Family Member to School Day was today! Thanks to everyone that visited. Students practiced computer coding using Light-bot. Here’s a version to play at home.
- Our Mexican Fiesta is Friday, December 20 from 11-2. Family members are invited to attend and help with serving. See our volunteer list and add your name to the guest list.
- Visit our 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, report cards, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.
