April 24th, 2014
Class activities for Thursday, April 24
Spelling: None today.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Friday.
Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.
Writing: Students finished working on slides for their I-Search presentations today. They also completed partner conferences for revising and editing. The I-Search project is due Friday, April 25, and the I-Search Conference presentations will be April 25 from 10:30-11:40. Here is the conference schedule; family members are invited to attend. Students have been asked to wear something nice for the presentations (something like business-casual, no jeans or t-shirts if possible). Homework is to finish the presentation so it is ready to present tomorrow!
Math: Today we continued to practice dividing two-digit numbers. Several students are still struggling with this concept. Homework is to work on Multi-Digit Division skill on Khan Academy, or MobyMax Math or Khan Academy for 15 minutes or more.
Science: None today.
Social Studies: Students completed a MiniQuiz about the powers of the branches of government. We also started learning how each branch can check and balance the power of the other branches.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 9): 3
- Hours with no magnets (best: 73): 7
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade online to see if your student moved their magnet.
Notes:
- Mackinac trip donations are due by the end of April. The trip is May 9.
- Feb Factor Valentine’s Party pics.
- View the third marking period report card here. MEAP reports were sent home with students on Friday, April 4.
- 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.
