Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Monday, December 14, 2015
This week in room 34.....
I can not believe we have only one week left in our first semester!! Where did the time go? I must say, time really flies by when you are having fun! I have enjoyed coming to school each and every day and look forward to a fantastic second semester with this superb class! This week will be filled with learning, wrapping up assignments, tests, and most of all a TON of FUN!! I hope you and your family have a wonderful winter break!
Science: We will review for our test tomorrow and take it on Wednesday, December 16th. It is over chapter 3 Classifying Living Organisms. Please have your child review the study guide and the information I sent out Friday.
This year Concord will be having a Maker Fair (Previously PRISM night) on February 18th from 3:30-6. If anyone is interested in doing a PRISM project at home and getting started over the holiday break, here is the link with the information. I will add an additional PRISM form to the BLOG later this week , with a more detailed calendar. This is an optional project.
Writing: We are working on a performance task on the Transcontinental Railroad. They had to take notes on an article and a video. They then had to write a a report, siting information from the resources. This will conclude on informational unit of study.
Math: We will review today and take our decimal unit test tomorrow, December 15th. The test will cover chapter 5 and 6.
Reading: We are reading aloud the Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and discussing historical aspects of the time period as well as the craft of historical fiction.
We have many celebrations this week:
Tuesday, December 15th: Genius Hour presentations, Aleks Pie Party, and Pig Out Party for Helping Hands. Your child can bring a snack and drink for the Pig Out party, I will provide a snack as well.
Wednesday: Caroling field trip, if you have not already please send in permission slip and money. Your child should wear green or red. They can also wear a holiday hat.
Special treat from Mrs. Merlo for Helping Hands.
Thursday: Last day of school and Winter Holiday Party from 2-3.
Friday: No School
Friday: No School
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Math Homework
Do not forget tomorrow is early release!
Please return the field trip permission slip:)
Do not forget tomorrow is early release!
Please return the field trip permission slip:)
Monday, December 7, 2015
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
What is happening in room 34....
To kick off the month of December, we will be focusing on Random Acts of Kindness. Our class is excited and ready to spread joy! We hope it spills out of our classroom, down the halls, and out into our community!
Here is what is happening this week in room 34.....
Science: In our science workshop students will be able to explain how animals are classified based on their characteristics.
Writing: In our writer's workshop, students are adding information within sentences using a variety of punctuation, revising, editing, and publishing their informational essay. The final essay is due Wednesday, December 9th.
Math: This week in math, we are working on multiplying decimals by powers of 10, problem solving investigation by looking at patterns, multiplication properties, estimating quotients, and dividing decimals by whole numbers.
Social Studies: We are comparing and contrasting the first European and Spanish explorers.
Reading: We are looking at comparing and contrasting what authors say and how they say it by looking at a variety of text on the same topic. We will focus on how readers don't just think about information is a text, they also try and figure out the perspective of the author of the text and how they may be swaying you to think a certain way.
12.3: Book fair, we will only get to go once this week
12.5: Winter Festival 9-12
12. 9: Early Release
12.9: Informational Wring Celebration
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!
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