Week of November 16

Elephant Glacier:  Greenland

All students have access to Envision math.  Each student has a password and user name so they can go onto the math site to reinforce math skills or show parents/guardians what they are learning. 
Also students were given a science project which is due before or on December 7.  This project includes a written paper, 3D model, and presentation. Students will research glacier, volcano, landslide or earthquake.
This week in math we worked on answering open response questions.  We discussed strategies and expectations of open response questions.  In reading we reinforced before, during and after reading strategies.  Students should be reading at least 30 minutes each night. 

Reminders:  Report cards need to be signed and returned.
                    Tuesday, Nov. 20:  Field Trip to MRF in Springfield
                    Wednesday, Nov. 21:  Half Day
                    Thursday, Nov. 22 & Friday, Nov. 23:  No School

Week of November  2 and November 9

We started the school wide read of Abe's Honest Words and researched the Gettysburg Address.  In order to understand time we created a timeline the length of the hallway for students to add any facts that they learn throughout the study of this book and to add to it throughout the year.  We are beginning to make connections to other learning from the start of the year.

The class met their loop goal and we did an art project.  Students created a piece of art on tracing paper that they painted.  The paintings will be put in a clear plastic sheet and strung together to hang on the the windows like stain glass.  Students drew many different designs including their favorite book covers, scenes, names, and own creations. 

It was nice to meet many of the parents of our students the past two weeks creating a school home connection.

Reminders:  MRF Field Trip rescheduled for November 20
                    Half day November  21 and No School November 22 & 23