Spelling: Continue in packet - due Thursday morning.
Read: pages 107 – 111 and Blog
Math:None
Science: Complete practice NECAP – may be completed with family discussion.
Thursday is our trip to the Flynn. Remember bag lunches. I also ask the students to dress up a bit….
Heard many exciting vacation stories today – dolphins, horses, catching fish, new camper, broken dog’s leg, shopping for new clothes, movies, barbecue, playing at the park, large bonfire, spy museum, camping out (got cold!!!), visiting family, etc.
We started the Long Trail Run/Walk challenge today. Each class has the goal to walk/run the length the length of the Long Trail. There will be special awards for those students that complete a marathon (26.2miles) over the 3 weeks. A goal I am encouraging the students to strive for!
A permission slips for the June field trips was sent home today. The PTO has provided each teacher with some funds to help cover the costs for students that need some extra financial support.
I also sent home the May menu.
Homework for tonight:
Reading: pages 93 – 99 and Blog
Spelling: Work in packet – might want to spend some extra time tonight since there is no math homework and we will be missing our spelling time on Thursday due to our trip to the Flynn.
Math: None – students continued working on their tessellations – which are turning out GREAT!!!!!
Spelling: Practice
Read: Pages 77 – 86 and Blog
Math: Journal pages 284 #3, page 282 #2, page 280 #4 and 278 #3
More into on bread making will be sent home tomorrow.
Spelling: Complete packet – many have already!!!!!!!!!
Reading: Read pages 56 – 64 and Blog
Math: Worksheet
Book orders?????
Play out in the sun!!!!!
Spelling: Continue working in packet
Read: Pages 28 – 40 and Blog
Math: Worksheet
Book orders due Friday – please use the coupons from December for free book!
Spelling: Work in packet
Reading: Pages 7 – 15 and Blog. The books are not in great shape – some may need to put a rubber band around them. Sorry – in need of replacement!
Math: Journal pages 277 A 277B
We had a great day! The students came with “crazy hair” and technology galore! Tyler’s popcorn maker was a HUGE hit!
Reading: We continued working in the Storyworks magazine – read a great story about a boy with Down syndrome and a related poem; read a spring poem by Langston Hughes and discussed personification; and read an article about Beyonce promoting Pepsi. The students prepared for mini debates – taking sides on the issue “Do you think it is OK for Beyonce to promote soda?” Ask them to share the two view points. The debating was fun to watch!!!!!
Math: Students have their unit assessments with them today to share with you. They did very well! The new unit is a fun one – focuses on reflection. They are using reflecting mirrors to complete a variety of assignments. Ask about playing darts and pool!
Writing: We are continuing a focus on listening and responding to short texts, then writing a personal connection to the topic.
Science: Plants are sprouting!!!!!!!! Continuing to complete Internet research connected to plants.
Book order: Students have the April orders with them today. For those interested – orders are due on Friday, April 19th.
Enjoy the weekend! Think sun!!!!!!!!
Spelling: Some students still have packets to complete. Only 9 students had their work completed on time!!!!!!!
Reading: Pages 79 – 88 and Blog
Math: Cool worksheet activity
Tomorrow from 2 – 3 the class has earned some special tech. time. They also have permission to have “crazy hair” as long as it does not mean “crazy” behavior.
Spelling: Complete packet
Reading: Pages 61 – 68 and Blog
Math: None – assessment today
Spelling: Packet
Reading: New book – Top Secret, read pages 19 – 30 and Blog
Math: pages 268 – 269
