November 2016 archive
Happy Monday!
This week we are working on writing a narrative, and have been studying setting and plot. Today we wrote a great story starter, and students will be working on beginning their own stories with a partner. We are going to focus on graphic organizers and use them to map out the events that happen within a story.
In Math, we are going to be wrapping up our perimeter unit , and we will be moving into patterning by Friday (hopefully). I will be posting the patterning expectations and goals this week.
Please remember that the form for our social justice project closes TONIGHT. If you do not fill it out, your ideas will not be shared with the classes involved.
Events this Week:
Monday:
- Alex’s Birthday
- First Week of Advent
Tuesday:
- All Saints Band performs at 1pm (canceled if it is a snow day)
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This week is a busy one! I hope everyone had a restful long weekend! Can you believe that there is only five more Sundays until Christmas?
In Language, we are working on our narrative writing unit! We have been learning about the elements of a narrative text, and we will be focusing on setting this week.
In Math, we are learning about measurement and are working on measuring and drawing lines of certain lengths, as well as working on perimeter.
Our Science units on Energy and Rocks and Minerals will be ending soon, and Science projects will be due THIS FRIDAY.
Events this Week:
Tuesday:
- Jayden’s Birthday! Happy Birthday!
- Visit from Mrs. Ferrabee
Wednesday:
- Special Presentation at 1pm
Friday:
- Nifty Nature Day
- BOOK ORDERS DUE
- Family Movie Night from 6pm-8pm
Well, we have a short week this week and it is action-packed!
Please remind students to bring back their RED assessment folders. I cannot send back any assessments without having their red folders. Take a look at home because a few are missing!
LANGUAGE
- We are beginning a new unit on Narrative Writing. Students will be writing their own narratives, and studying many famous authors and learning all about the different writing techniques and crafts (word choice, voice, figurative language, etc.)
MATH
- In math, we have started measurement, and just completed an assignment called Huff’N’Puff, where students had to predict how far objects would travel when blown by the air coming out of a straw. We are also learning the relationship between different units of measure, and how to convert different measurements. Next, we will look at perimeter!
SCIENCE
- The Grade 5 students are working on their Conservation of Energy Projects (Due to be presented next Friday, November 25th)
- The Grade 4 students are starting their final task: The Biography of a Rock or Mineral (more information to come). They will choose a certain rock or mineral and have to find out how it is mined or extracted, how it used in daily life, etc.
THIS WEEK
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
- Photo Retakes
- Double Lunch Day (more information here)
- Lonestar Family Restaurant Night
Thursday:
- Mathletes (Block 1, 2, 3)
Friday:
Well, the time has come to finish our amazing Global Read Aloud book, “Pax” by Sara Pennypacker. The good news is that “Pax” has now been added to our classroom library!
I also wanted to recognize an amazing artist who took a lot of time to sculpt the foxes in this story! They are absolutely incredible, and Ashtyn, you should be very proud of your hard work and talent.
Book orders are back and as always, they are a great way to bring books into your child’s life and into the classroom! It’s almost Christmas Time after all! And who doesn’t love getting a brand new book? 🙂
Book orders will be due November 25th! Thank you!
Good morning everyone!
I hope you all had a restful weekend. I have updated the math on the blog because we have now started Measurement. There will be a final task where students will have to estimate and measure distances in cm (Grade 4) and mm (Grade 5). In Language, we are finishing our Global Read Aloud book, and will be practicing using figurative language in our writing this week! Please visit KidBlog and feel free to comment on your students’ writing!
Monday:
- Making poppies for Remembrance Day
- Grade 5s will start their final task for Energy Conservation
Thursday:
- Parent-Teacher Interviews (remember to sign up for a time)
Friday:
Next Wednesday is Double Lunch Day, when students are asked to bring in an extra lunch to donate to those in need. More information can be found by clicking on the link below.
Double Lunch Day Information
Have a great week everyone!
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Hi everyone,
Here is the link for the Google Form that allows you to sign up for interviews next Thursday, November 10th. Let me know if you have any questions.
I look forward to meeting with you all next week!
Google Form
