Wednesday February 6, 2013

Over the last few days students have been learning about equivalent fraction, naming fractions, and creating fractions. They have been measuring using inches and centimeters, and practicing fact addition while being timed. 

In Reading they have continued to be introduced and focus each day on the following non-fiction features:captions, index, glossary, diagram, table on contents, and types of print. They are practicing how to read a non-fiction book and how to write a summary.

In writing we are also focusing on non-fiction and writing "how to" papers. Yesterday they worked on "How to Blow a Bubble," today we will focus on "How to Make a Snowman."

In science students are learning about balance and motion

Congratulations Zach for earning our Citizen of the Month

Important Dates:
Friday February 8th-Jump Rope for Heart
Daddy Daughter Dance 6:30-8:30

Wednesday February 13th-Count day, Picture day, Book Exchange, 100's day

Thursday February 14th-Valentines party from 2-3, Valentines Boxes Due

February 18-22 No School

Wednesday January 30, 2013

Today students completed their biography project, worked in math centers, read non-fiction books during IDR and discussed characteristics of non-fiction. They also took a mid-year math assessment which I will be sharing with you next week.

I have begun the Fountas and Pinnell individual reading assessments.The children have been working hard and making steady reading progress. I will be sharing this information with you when we meet in March for conferences.

Please keep the Box Tops for Education coming, we are doing an excellent job and there is a contest in February for the class who collects the most!

Wednesday January 23, 2013

This morning students completed their NWEA test in math,please be sure to ask your child how they did! I am super proud of their hard work . I will send home more information on Friday in their folder.  Students finished their biography "cube" projects and really enjoying them. Students also completed the Grosse Pointe writing practice where they were given prompts to choose from and had to write a story in the given time.
Tomorrow we will review their math test from Tuesday and discuss their mistakes, their test will also come home Friday.

Friday is Pajama Day- For $1.00 students can wear their PJ's to school. The money will benefit the PTO Auction, there will also be a movie night at school for free Friday night at 6:30. A note was sent home yesterday.

Tuesday January 22nd, 2013

Today students completed their chapter 7 math test, discussed characteristics of non-fiction, learned about penguins, and watched a video clip about Martin Luther King Jr. Tomorrow students will take their NWEA test in Math; please be sure they eat a healthy breakfast.

Friday January 18, 2013

Today students worked on fractions and shading in a given number, unit 7 math review, discussing Martin Luther King Jr. and went to the Town Hall meeting.

Congratulations to the following students:
Da'jare for earning our Citizen of the Month.
LaVon, Da'jare, Danny, Jordynn, Cameron, and Joey for earning Scholastic Reading Points. We also earned the PBS reward for December and received hot chocolate and animal cookies. Way to go!

Important Dates next week:
Monday January 21st- No School
Tuesday January 2nd-Unit 7 Math test
Wednesday January 23-NWEA in Math