READING: Read for at least 40 minutes- refocus yourself when you start to get distracted or something doesn't make sense. Fill out reading log- date, summary, questions.
WRITING- collect a new folktale + read a folktale
MATH: Packet (place value)
SOCIAL STUDIES: Current Events packet (Egypt, Libya, Cause/Effect, World Map)
*Bonus: look for other forms of government or find out which countries have a monarchy and which countries have a democracy
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
new LICE CASES reported!
There are 3 new lice cases! Please check your child's head carefully for nits and lice. I will spray the room with a Home Lice Control Spray and we will stay off the rug for today. Thanks for your help!
For an online lice removal tutorial, you can visit the website:
http://www.hairfairies.com/do-it-yourself-guide/
For an online lice removal tutorial, you can visit the website:
http://www.hairfairies.com/do-it-yourself-guide/
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Spring Family Conference Schedule for Wed. 3.16
Wednesday March 16th
4:30 SIU LOONG
4:45 KAI
5:00 MARTIN
5:15
5:30 SETH
5:45 COURTNEY
6:00 ISABELL
6:15 DANTE
6:30 KEITH
6:45 SAMMY
7:00
7:15
7:30
4:30 SIU LOONG
4:45 KAI
5:00 MARTIN
5:15
5:30 SETH
5:45 COURTNEY
6:00 ISABELL
6:15 DANTE
6:30 KEITH
6:45 SAMMY
7:00
7:15
7:30
HOMEWORK
READING- read for at least 40 minutes and fill out your reading log NEATLY and COMPLETELY. You must write a short summary of what you read (2-3 sentence retell) and then questions/wonderings you have for the book. We are working on questioning this week.
READ ALOUD- Write your reactions, questions, theories, etc. on the side of the pages. Underline at least 2 lines that grab your attention!
MATH- 2 handouts: make new polygons out of power polygons (or "classic" polygons as Niigaunii said) + division practice
SOCIAL STUDIES- Tsunami article + taking notes handout
WRITING- Collect a new folktale. Look at your handout on the characteristics of folktales and use it.
READ ALOUD- Write your reactions, questions, theories, etc. on the side of the pages. Underline at least 2 lines that grab your attention!
MATH- 2 handouts: make new polygons out of power polygons (or "classic" polygons as Niigaunii said) + division practice
SOCIAL STUDIES- Tsunami article + taking notes handout
WRITING- Collect a new folktale. Look at your handout on the characteristics of folktales and use it.
Monday, March 14, 2011
HOMEWORK
READING- read for at least 40 minutes and fill out your reading log NEATLY and COMPLETELY. You must write a short summary of what you read (2-3 sentence retell) and then questions/wonderings you have for the book. We are working on questioning this week.
READ ALOUD- Write your reactions, questions, theories, etc. on the side of the pages. Underline at least 2 lines that grab your attention!
MATH- handout: make new polygons out of power polygons (or "classic" polygons as Niigaunii said) + division practice
SOCIAL STUDIES- Tsunami article + taking notes handout
WRITING- Collect a new folktale. Look at your handout on the characteristics of folktales and use it.
READ ALOUD- Write your reactions, questions, theories, etc. on the side of the pages. Underline at least 2 lines that grab your attention!
MATH- handout: make new polygons out of power polygons (or "classic" polygons as Niigaunii said) + division practice
SOCIAL STUDIES- Tsunami article + taking notes handout
WRITING- Collect a new folktale. Look at your handout on the characteristics of folktales and use it.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Spring Family Conference Schedule for Wed. 3.16
Wednesday March 16th
4:30 SIU LOONG
4:45 KAI
5:00 MARTIN
5:15
5:30
5:45 SETH
6:00 ISABELL
6:15
6:30 KEITH
6:45 SAMMY
7:00
7:15
7:30
4:30 SIU LOONG
4:45 KAI
5:00 MARTIN
5:15
5:30
5:45 SETH
6:00 ISABELL
6:15
6:30 KEITH
6:45 SAMMY
7:00
7:15
7:30
CAMP!!
We had a great experience at camp! Despite the cold, rainy weather there were many good times to be had...
A born blacksmither, Siu Loong
Kei hammering the metal with Maddie
Dante keeps the fire going for blacksmithing
Keeping our toes warm was tricky! This is a "mini foot shower" Courtney and Njeri partook in between activities
Eric's ready for a hike!
Kai gets ready to search for animal tracks
A born blacksmither, Siu Loong
Kei hammering the metal with Maddie
Dante keeps the fire going for blacksmithing
Keeping our toes warm was tricky! This is a "mini foot shower" Courtney and Njeri partook in between activities
Eric's ready for a hike!
Kai gets ready to search for animal tracks
Monday, March 7, 2011
Family Conferences
Next Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15th and March 16th, are conference days. Tuesday will be a half-day for students and conferences will be from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Wednesday is a regular schedule day with evening conferences, 4:30-7:30 pm.
If you would like to have a meeting, please "comment" with the day and time. This will allow everyone to see what days and times are taken. Thanks
If you would like to have a meeting, please "comment" with the day and time. This will allow everyone to see what days and times are taken. Thanks
MEDICATION FOR ASHOKAN
*Please note:
If your student takes medication, you need to make sure that the prescription is written and signed by the doctor, and the original bottle is put in a ziplock baggie with student's name on the outside. Wed. morning, please give me the medication. Thanks
If your student takes medication, you need to make sure that the prescription is written and signed by the doctor, and the original bottle is put in a ziplock baggie with student's name on the outside. Wed. morning, please give me the medication. Thanks
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERON!
Last Thursday was Eron's birthday. His birthday "wish" is no homework tonight!
As always, reading is expected! And, the social studies handout from the weekend is due.
2 more days to Ashokan...
As always, reading is expected! And, the social studies handout from the weekend is due.
2 more days to Ashokan...
Sunday, March 6, 2011
CAMP Ashokan this Wed.-Fri.
For those of you looking for more info on camp, here is the website for the Ashokan Center where we will be this Wednesday through Friday!
http://www.ashokancenter.org
Some logistics for now:
- We are leaving Wednesday morning, around 8:45 am
- We will meet in the courtyard in front of school, no need to come upstairs!
- Students should not bring any electronics of any kind- books and notebook are great
- It is about a 2.5 hr. drive upstate, so students can bring a non-messy snack and water (no juices, sodas, etc.)
- There should be a DVD player on the bus, so students may bring G or PG movies only
- Please make sure students have WATERPROOF shoes and a raincoat! It is expected to be MUDDY and RAINY
- We will aim to be back on Friday around 3pm. It is dependent on traffic, so we will keep in touch
That's it for now. I'll be sure add more in the next couple of days!
http://www.ashokancenter.org
Some logistics for now:
- We are leaving Wednesday morning, around 8:45 am
- We will meet in the courtyard in front of school, no need to come upstairs!
- Students should not bring any electronics of any kind- books and notebook are great
- It is about a 2.5 hr. drive upstate, so students can bring a non-messy snack and water (no juices, sodas, etc.)
- There should be a DVD player on the bus, so students may bring G or PG movies only
- Please make sure students have WATERPROOF shoes and a raincoat! It is expected to be MUDDY and RAINY
- We will aim to be back on Friday around 3pm. It is dependent on traffic, so we will keep in touch
That's it for now. I'll be sure add more in the next couple of days!
Friday, March 4, 2011
FRIDAY! New York Historical Society Visits!
Thanks to everyone for being on time this morning! We had a great visit with Jen from the New York Historical Society. We looked at artifacts from the United States during the 1800's in order to gather information about the time and people, specifically issues of race and slavery. We analyzed the artifacts, sharing ideas and learning new facts in a rich discussion. We will continue building on this in our social studies curriculum. This weekend, students have a handout reflecting on today's work and also pushing them to consider researching other artifacts from the time period. Next week we will work in partnerships and small groups reading of historical texts which will allow us to deepen our understanding. The artifact handout is due Tuesday in observation of Julien's birthday wish for "no homework" this weekend!Reading is always expected, so be sure to add onto your log and fill up all the boxes with smart thinking and theories.
Camp is next week! We are all very excited. Be sure to look over the packing list this weekend. If your Dr. has filled out the medication release please make sure your child's name is on the bottle and place all medicine in a ziplock baggie with your child's name on that, as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. We will be having a few conversations next week about expectations for the trip.
Have a wonderful weekend! See you Monday...xo Lauren
Camp is next week! We are all very excited. Be sure to look over the packing list this weekend. If your Dr. has filled out the medication release please make sure your child's name is on the bottle and place all medicine in a ziplock baggie with your child's name on that, as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. We will be having a few conversations next week about expectations for the trip.
Have a wonderful weekend! See you Monday...xo Lauren
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thursday March 3, 2011
Tonight's homework:
READING- read for at least 40 minutes and fill out your reading log NEATLY and COMPLETELY. Reading logs are due tomorrow. Look over the comments I wrote today and answer them...
WRITING- Collect an entry- 2 pages. *Think of more ideas for folktales- ask someone...
MATH- Order of operations handout
WORD STUDY- handout
CAMP FORM- choose students you'd like to be in a group with. This MUST be turned in tomorrow
* Jen from the New York Historical Society will be coming for a special program on slavery tomorrow. We are starting at 8:30 a.m., so please make sure you are on time for school!!
READING- read for at least 40 minutes and fill out your reading log NEATLY and COMPLETELY. Reading logs are due tomorrow. Look over the comments I wrote today and answer them...
WRITING- Collect an entry- 2 pages. *Think of more ideas for folktales- ask someone...
MATH- Order of operations handout
WORD STUDY- handout
CAMP FORM- choose students you'd like to be in a group with. This MUST be turned in tomorrow
* Jen from the New York Historical Society will be coming for a special program on slavery tomorrow. We are starting at 8:30 a.m., so please make sure you are on time for school!!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Wednesday 3.2.11
Tonight's homework:
READING- read for at least 40 minutes and fill out your reading log NEATLY and COMPLETELY. Your reading log should include the strategies we tried out in class, like paying attention to parts that are confusing and developing theories.
WRITING- Collect an entry- 2 pages. *Think of more ideas for folktales- ask someone...
MATH- handout
SOCIAL STUDIES- handout: Laws Affecting Blacks in Manhattan
*Friday Jen from the New York Historical Society will be coming for a special program on slavery
READING- read for at least 40 minutes and fill out your reading log NEATLY and COMPLETELY. Your reading log should include the strategies we tried out in class, like paying attention to parts that are confusing and developing theories.
WRITING- Collect an entry- 2 pages. *Think of more ideas for folktales- ask someone...
MATH- handout
SOCIAL STUDIES- handout: Laws Affecting Blacks in Manhattan
*Friday Jen from the New York Historical Society will be coming for a special program on slavery
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Tuesday March 1, 2011
Tonight's homework:
READING- read for at least 40 minutes and fill out your reading log NEATLY and COMPLETELY. Your reading log should include we tried out in class. You should use the strategies we talked about.
WRITING- Collect an entry- 2 pages.
MATH- handout + find examples of symmetry and polygons in the real world
CURRENT EVENTS- look for something that grabs your attention!
Thank you Siu Loong for sharing the fabrics with us today. We learned a lot.
Please remember your camp forms. They are due at the end of this week. Camp is next Wed.-Fri.
READING- read for at least 40 minutes and fill out your reading log NEATLY and COMPLETELY. Your reading log should include we tried out in class. You should use the strategies we talked about.
WRITING- Collect an entry- 2 pages.
MATH- handout + find examples of symmetry and polygons in the real world
CURRENT EVENTS- look for something that grabs your attention!
Thank you Siu Loong for sharing the fabrics with us today. We learned a lot.
Please remember your camp forms. They are due at the end of this week. Camp is next Wed.-Fri.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday February 28, 2011
Welcome Back!!! I hope everyone had a restful week. It was nice seeing you all today. Can you believe it's the last day of February? Wow, I can't. Tomorrow when I see you it will be March :)
Tonight's homework:
READING- read for at least 40 minutes and fill out your reading log NEATLY and COMPLETELY. Your reading log should include some of your questions like we tried out in class. You should use the strategies we talked about.
WRITING- Folktales are here! Find a folktale to share, if you can. Collect an entry- 2 pages.
SOCIAL STUDIES- Publish your kente cloth story *neatly*
xo
Lauren
Tonight's homework:
READING- read for at least 40 minutes and fill out your reading log NEATLY and COMPLETELY. Your reading log should include some of your questions like we tried out in class. You should use the strategies we talked about.
WRITING- Folktales are here! Find a folktale to share, if you can. Collect an entry- 2 pages.
SOCIAL STUDIES- Publish your kente cloth story *neatly*
xo
Lauren
Friday, February 18, 2011
FEBRUARY SNOW STORM!
Should there have been school on February 2nd or should school have been cancelled? That was the big question. We looked at both sides of the argument and decided to weigh in on it ourselves. Listen in on our debate...
HAPPY BREAK!!
Enjoy the week off! Read lots, find things that grab your attention in the world, have fun!
I will post a few times over the week, so check back!
xo
Lauren
I will post a few times over the week, so check back!
xo
Lauren
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