September 15th, 2015
Class activities for Tuesday, September 15
Spelling: We’ll be starting spelling this week.
Cursive: Cursive worksheet pp. 1-3 are available in the classroom and due on Friday.
Reading: We read some of our class read aloud book, “A Long Way from Chicago,” by Richard Peck.
Writing: Today, students drew a map of a familiar place and placed marks on the map where an interesting event happened. That map is a list of “buried stories” that students might use this year for story ideas.
We also started prewriting for our first piece of writing, which is a personal narrative. This type of writing is a personal story about a true memory in a person’s life. A personal narrative is due next Friday, September 25.
Math: Today was a math work day using MobyMax Math. Homework is to practice MobyMax Math for at least 15 minutes.
Science: We talked about our first science assignment, called the Energy Fair (see here for guidelines). The Energy Fair will be on Tuesday, September 29. This is an at-home project.
Social Studies: None today.
Notes:
- We are looking for chaperones for our BioBlitz field trip to For-Mar Nature Preserve on Friday, September 25 from 9-noon.
- School Supply list: one important item on the list is a dry erase marker (I have some in class for $0.50 each).
- Students will need a pair of earbuds this year. Something inexpensive will be fine.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance at ParentVue and StudentVue.
- More class information…
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.
