Yes, it is our turn for Market Place. Students may bring any school appropriate item that their parents have approved to sell. Please check the items so that little brother or big sister is not missing anything. The Market Place has turned out to be quite a success. Other classes have opened their own Market Place days as well. The students are really thinking about products that will sell and how to price their products competitively. They also put lots of thought into the location of their stores.
Math geometric cities are due tomorrow.
Spring seems to be busy for everyone. I would love to see everyone on Friday night at the movie theater, but I know that the kids and their families are involved in a little bit of everything. If I don't see you at the movie, have a great time and enjoy baseball, soccer, softball, play practice or whatever activity is filling your time. Holly Su said Nim's Island is really good!
Our class has 5 of the top 12 AR readers as of today. James, Tim, Jessica, Bailey, and Holly Su are #1, 2, 4, 6, and 7 respectively. Nick and Caitlin have a chance to break the top 12 if they read like crazy. The top 12 readers (by word count) will get to go on a behind the scenes tour of the Newport Aquarium in mid-May. The official count will be taken on April 17 and winners notified.
Our AR has a new parent feature. Several students chose to bring the letter home today that explains how parents can access their child's reading record and see quizzes taken, overall records, and goals. You can also sign up to receive instant email notification each time your child takes a test. I signed up with my first grader and was very pleased with all of the options available. The advanced search feature is really nice, but as the kids said, it's too bad this was not available earlier as it would have really helped with literature projects. If the letter did not come home today, look for it in Friday's folder.
Enjoy the break in the weather!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
Scheduling
The science contract due date has been pushed back a week to give students ample time to prepare their presentations and complete the rather lengthy experiments. Presentations/projects are due on April 25 now.
Literature projects are also due on April 25, but students have known about this project for a very long period of time, so no extensions will be given. This month's genre is historical fiction. We will use the original rubric with the student's choice of project.
Scheduling a time to see Nim's Island and working around everyone's schedule is quite impossible, so I would like to change the date to Friday, April 18, to accommodate the majority. Since movie times for Milford Showcase Cinemas are not available as of this writing (movietickets.com), I am unable to tell you the time. Prices change at 6:00, so if there is a time close to 6:00, but a bit earlier, I thought we'd aim for that time. Any feedback is welcome!
Literature projects are also due on April 25, but students have known about this project for a very long period of time, so no extensions will be given. This month's genre is historical fiction. We will use the original rubric with the student's choice of project.
Scheduling a time to see Nim's Island and working around everyone's schedule is quite impossible, so I would like to change the date to Friday, April 18, to accommodate the majority. Since movie times for Milford Showcase Cinemas are not available as of this writing (movietickets.com), I am unable to tell you the time. Prices change at 6:00, so if there is a time close to 6:00, but a bit earlier, I thought we'd aim for that time. Any feedback is welcome!
Friday, April 11, 2008
And the Winner Is...
I will be at the Milford Showcase Cinema on Saturday at ______ to see Nim's Island. (Times have not yet been posted for Saturday's shows, but it will be around 5:30.) Anyone who wants to join me is certainly welcome. The more the merrier!
Our science contract/project is due next Friday with a test the following week. We will go to the computer lab on Monday and Wednesday to work on gathering information for the projects.
Our science contract/project is due next Friday with a test the following week. We will go to the computer lab on Monday and Wednesday to work on gathering information for the projects.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Voting for the Movie
Don't forget to vote for the day to see the movie. If your computer is not letting you vote, just send in a note with a vote. One vote per family please.
Today we reviewed for our reading quiz, discussed and practiced identifying and supporting generalizations, chose groups for math projects, and began working on our science projects. We also completed Buckle Down Lesson 12.
Tomorrow is our make-up day for book fair!
Today we reviewed for our reading quiz, discussed and practiced identifying and supporting generalizations, chose groups for math projects, and began working on our science projects. We also completed Buckle Down Lesson 12.
Tomorrow is our make-up day for book fair!
Six of the students in our class will be performing in the high school musical this year. The Music Man will be presented at UC Clermont's Theater on April 24 and 25. Lexie, Bailey, Bryce, Abby, Jenna, and Taryn all have roles as do many other students from various grades.
I can't wait to see them perform!
Don't forget Book Fair is this week!
Friday, April 4, 2008
Student Experts
This week we began our study of the earth's changing surface. Groups of students are working to become experts in a certain area of geological study. Next week the experts will teach their peers about weathering; erosion and deposition; landslides and floods; earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis; and mountain building. Posters are being created, books being written, and models being made. I can't wait to learn from the experts!
Interims are coming home today. If you have any questions or concerns about science, reading, or language arts, please contact me at 732.0661 ext. 439 or putnam_s@cneschools.org. If your concerns are about math, Mr. Fiore can be reached at 732.0661 ext. 444 or fiore_b@cneschools.org. Concerns about social studies should be addressed to Mrs. Wood at 732.0661 ext. 454 or wood_r2@cneschools.org.
Camp Campbell Gard information is also in today's Friday Folders IF your child is not going to Washington D.C. It is an extended day trip, not an overnighter, but having been to Camp Campbell Gard and experiencing their programs, I would highly recommend this trip! We will focus on science, social studies, and teamwork and end the day with a campfire. What's not to like?
Even though the book fair is next week, I did send home a book order because it offers the book Nim's Island. Students have been able to make lots of connections with this book and their science studies! If you haven't voted for a preference to see the movie, don't forget to do so. I will let you know next week which day won!
Enjoy the weekend-it looks like we might actually get some decent weather!
Interims are coming home today. If you have any questions or concerns about science, reading, or language arts, please contact me at 732.0661 ext. 439 or putnam_s@cneschools.org. If your concerns are about math, Mr. Fiore can be reached at 732.0661 ext. 444 or fiore_b@cneschools.org. Concerns about social studies should be addressed to Mrs. Wood at 732.0661 ext. 454 or wood_r2@cneschools.org.
Camp Campbell Gard information is also in today's Friday Folders IF your child is not going to Washington D.C. It is an extended day trip, not an overnighter, but having been to Camp Campbell Gard and experiencing their programs, I would highly recommend this trip! We will focus on science, social studies, and teamwork and end the day with a campfire. What's not to like?
Even though the book fair is next week, I did send home a book order because it offers the book Nim's Island. Students have been able to make lots of connections with this book and their science studies! If you haven't voted for a preference to see the movie, don't forget to do so. I will let you know next week which day won!
Enjoy the weekend-it looks like we might actually get some decent weather!
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Next Week: Book Fair
Next week is our "Reading Road Trip" book fair. Since Right to Read week is also next week, we will celebrate by sticking with the theme.
Monday-Bring in a stuffed animal and beach towel (to read on).
Tuesday-Dress Hawaiian style (no flip flops or bathing suits please).
Wednesday-Dress for an outdoor adventure and bring in a snack.
Thursday-Dress as a "Tacky Tourist".
Friday-Dress for a dude ranch adventure.
Our class will be visiting the book fair on Tuesday.
Upcoming Events:
April 18: End of Grading Period
April 25: Literature Project due (historical fiction)
April 25: Report cards
May 9: Interims
May 9: Girl Health "Talk"
May 13: Millionaire's Club outing
May 14: Fourth graders visit the Middle School
May 21-23: Trip to Washington D.C.
May 23: Camp Campbell Gard
May 26: No School-Memorial Day
May 27: Track and Field Day
May 30: Last day of school
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