Hello Parents,
Happy Monday!
We had our first movie and popcorn on Friday to celebrate all the points we have earned this last month as a reward for behavior and student posture!
New behavior/student posture incentive plan: this trimester we are using a new plan with popsicle sticks in order to earn individual points as well as points for the class for popcorn and a movie. Each student is given 2 popsicle sticks at the start of every day. Students who keep their popsicle sticks throughout the day receive points as does the class. The loss of a popsicle stick or sticks results when a student is disrespectful, talks during instruction, blurts out, doesn't follow directions, disrupts, passes notes, or uses the bathroom unnecessarily to avoid class, for example. Students who lose 2 sticks in a day are given an "uh oh" sheet filled out by the teacher to inform home of what happened and why. Your parent initial is respectfully requested on these, and they are to be returned the next day by the student. The hope is to encourage high student posture and to keep communications with home open. If you are not seeing "uh oh" sheets, your student is on target. If you have received such a sheet talk to your child to set expectations. And, please, feel free to contact me as well if you need further explanation.
ELA: we are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. We are working on jots (note taking from the text and elaboration) and uncovering the problems that face our main characters and the life lessons taught in the text. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen and respond to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Mindfulness: best practices in mindfulness are being incorporated in our classroom this year.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for the second trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books a Trimester. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level (their latest DRA2 level), and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: we are working on multiplication and division of large numbers. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts. POM solving and presentations (problem of the month) continue. A MARS task will be introduced this trimester as well.
**Keep Practicing: students are expected to have their times tables memorized. If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts. As your child tests on each one, please check off and initial the checklist sheet and return it to our classroom. Thank you.
Science: soils, rocks and minerals from FOSS.
Social Studies: the Native American tribes, their regions and customs. This historical study will be research for the first personal narrative essay we write. Students will write from the perspective of a Native American youth. Maps of regions are being completed. Panarama/shadow box art project to follow.
Writing and Grammar: summary writing continues throughout the year. Study of various grammar: prepositions, nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives. Figurative language: simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia.
Upcoming Announcements/Events:
Dec. 15--7:00 5/6 Play
Dec. 22--11:00 Holiday Sing
Dec. 23 - Jan. 6 Winter Break
Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Monday, December 12, 2016
Monday, December 5, 2016
Hello Parents,
As the Holidays rapidly approach, spend this time spreading compassion to yourself and others. It is an exciting yet busy time. With that, things can become somewhat stressful. A good time to remember to breath and enjoy all the gifts we have in our lives.
Holiday Night is December 9th and needs volunteers. If you are available to help, please let Shauna know.
New behavior/student posture incentive plan: this trimester we are using a new plan with popsicle sticks in order to earn individual points as well as points for the class for popcorn and a movie. Each student is given 2 popsicle sticks at the start of every day. Students who keep their popsicle sticks throughout the day receive points as does the class. The loss of a popsicle stick or sticks results when a student is disrespectful, talks during instruction, blurts out, doesn't follow directions, disrupts, passes notes, or uses the bathroom uncesessarily to avoid class, for example. Students who lose 2 sticks in a day are given an "uh oh" sheet filled out by the teacher to inform home of what happened and why. Your parent initial is respectfully requested on these, and they are to be returned the next day by the student. The hope is to encourage high student posture and to keep communications with home open. If you are not seeing "uh oh" sheets, your student is on target. If you have received such a sheet talk to your child to set expectations. And, please, feel free to contact me as well if you need further explanation.
ELA: we are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. We are working on jots (note taking from the text and elaboration) and uncovering the problems that face our main characters and the life lessons taught in the text. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen and respond to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Mindfulness: best practices in mindfulness are being incorporated in our classroom this year.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for the second trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books a Trimester. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level (their latest DRA2 level), and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: we are working on multiplication and division of large numbers. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts. POM solving and presentations (problem of the month) continue. A MARS task will be introduced this trimester as well.
**Keep Practicing: students are expected to have their times tables memorized. If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts. As your child tests on each one, please check off and initial the checklist sheet and return it to our classroom. Thank you.
Science: soils, rocks and minerals from FOSS.
Social Studies: the Native American tribes, their regions and customs. This historical study will be research for the first personal narrative essay we write. Students will write from the perspective of a Native American youth. Maps of regions are being completed. Panarama/shadow box art project to follow.
Writing and Grammar: summary writing continues throughout the year. Study of various grammar: prepositions, nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives. Figurative language: simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia.
Upcoming Announcements/Events:
Dec. 9--6-8:30 Holiday Night (needs volunteers)
Dec. 15--7:00 5/6 Play
Dec. 22--11:00 Holiday Sing
Dec. 23 - Jan. 6 Winter Break
Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
As the Holidays rapidly approach, spend this time spreading compassion to yourself and others. It is an exciting yet busy time. With that, things can become somewhat stressful. A good time to remember to breath and enjoy all the gifts we have in our lives.
Holiday Night is December 9th and needs volunteers. If you are available to help, please let Shauna know.
New behavior/student posture incentive plan: this trimester we are using a new plan with popsicle sticks in order to earn individual points as well as points for the class for popcorn and a movie. Each student is given 2 popsicle sticks at the start of every day. Students who keep their popsicle sticks throughout the day receive points as does the class. The loss of a popsicle stick or sticks results when a student is disrespectful, talks during instruction, blurts out, doesn't follow directions, disrupts, passes notes, or uses the bathroom uncesessarily to avoid class, for example. Students who lose 2 sticks in a day are given an "uh oh" sheet filled out by the teacher to inform home of what happened and why. Your parent initial is respectfully requested on these, and they are to be returned the next day by the student. The hope is to encourage high student posture and to keep communications with home open. If you are not seeing "uh oh" sheets, your student is on target. If you have received such a sheet talk to your child to set expectations. And, please, feel free to contact me as well if you need further explanation.
ELA: we are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. We are working on jots (note taking from the text and elaboration) and uncovering the problems that face our main characters and the life lessons taught in the text. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen and respond to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Mindfulness: best practices in mindfulness are being incorporated in our classroom this year.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for the second trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books a Trimester. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level (their latest DRA2 level), and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: we are working on multiplication and division of large numbers. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts. POM solving and presentations (problem of the month) continue. A MARS task will be introduced this trimester as well.
**Keep Practicing: students are expected to have their times tables memorized. If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts. As your child tests on each one, please check off and initial the checklist sheet and return it to our classroom. Thank you.
Science: soils, rocks and minerals from FOSS.
Social Studies: the Native American tribes, their regions and customs. This historical study will be research for the first personal narrative essay we write. Students will write from the perspective of a Native American youth. Maps of regions are being completed. Panarama/shadow box art project to follow.
Writing and Grammar: summary writing continues throughout the year. Study of various grammar: prepositions, nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives. Figurative language: simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia.
Upcoming Announcements/Events:
Dec. 9--6-8:30 Holiday Night (needs volunteers)
Dec. 15--7:00 5/6 Play
Dec. 22--11:00 Holiday Sing
Dec. 23 - Jan. 6 Winter Break
Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Monday, November 28, 2016
Hello parents,
I hope everyone had a delightful Thanksgiving and break. It's important to rest, regroup and spend time with firends and family.
New behavior/student posture incentive plan: this trimester we are using a new plan with popsicle sticks in order to earn individual points as well as points for the class for popcorn and a movie. Each student is given 2 popsicle sticks at the start of every day. Students who keep their popsicle sticks throughout the day receive points as does the class. The loss of a popsicle stick or sticks results when a student is disrespectful, talks during instruction, blurts out, doesn't follow directions, disrupts, passes notes, or uses the bathroom uncesessarily to avoid class, for example. Students who lose 2 sticks in a day are given an "uh oh" sheet filled out by the teacher to inform home of what happened and why. Your parent initial is respectfully requested on these, and they are to be returned the next day by the student. The hope is to encourage high student posture and to keep communications with home open. If you are not seeing "uh oh" sheets, your student is on target. If you have received such a sheet talk to your child to set expectations. And, please, feel free to contact me as well if you need further explanation.
ELA: we are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. We are working on jots (note taking from the text and elaboration). In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen and respond to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Mindfulness: best practices in mindfulness are being incorporated in our classroom this year.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for the second trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books a Trimester. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level (their latest DRA2 level), and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: we are working on multiplication and division of large numbers. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts. POM solving and presentations (problem of the month) continue. A MARS task will be introduced this trimester as well.
**Keep Practicing: students are expected to have their times tables memorized. If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts. As your child tests on each one, please check off and initial the checklist sheet and return it to our classroom. Thank you.
Science: new unit on soils, rocks and minerals from FOSS.
Social Studies: the Native American tribes, their regions and customs. This historical study will be research for the first personal narrative essay we write. Students will write from the perspective of a Native American youth. Maps of regions are being completed. Panarama/shadow box art project to follow.
Writing and Grammar: summary writing continues throughout the year. Study of various grammar: prepositions, nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives. Figurative language: simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia.
Upcoming Announcements/Events:
Nov. 30--6:30 Parent Club meeting
Dec. 9--6-8:30 Holiday Night
Dec. 15--7:00 5/6 Play
Dec. 22--11:00 Holiday Sing
Dec. 23 - Jan. 6 Winter Break
Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
I hope everyone had a delightful Thanksgiving and break. It's important to rest, regroup and spend time with firends and family.
New behavior/student posture incentive plan: this trimester we are using a new plan with popsicle sticks in order to earn individual points as well as points for the class for popcorn and a movie. Each student is given 2 popsicle sticks at the start of every day. Students who keep their popsicle sticks throughout the day receive points as does the class. The loss of a popsicle stick or sticks results when a student is disrespectful, talks during instruction, blurts out, doesn't follow directions, disrupts, passes notes, or uses the bathroom uncesessarily to avoid class, for example. Students who lose 2 sticks in a day are given an "uh oh" sheet filled out by the teacher to inform home of what happened and why. Your parent initial is respectfully requested on these, and they are to be returned the next day by the student. The hope is to encourage high student posture and to keep communications with home open. If you are not seeing "uh oh" sheets, your student is on target. If you have received such a sheet talk to your child to set expectations. And, please, feel free to contact me as well if you need further explanation.
ELA: we are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. We are working on jots (note taking from the text and elaboration). In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen and respond to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Mindfulness: best practices in mindfulness are being incorporated in our classroom this year.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for the second trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books a Trimester. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level (their latest DRA2 level), and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: we are working on multiplication and division of large numbers. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts. POM solving and presentations (problem of the month) continue. A MARS task will be introduced this trimester as well.
**Keep Practicing: students are expected to have their times tables memorized. If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts. As your child tests on each one, please check off and initial the checklist sheet and return it to our classroom. Thank you.
Science: new unit on soils, rocks and minerals from FOSS.
Social Studies: the Native American tribes, their regions and customs. This historical study will be research for the first personal narrative essay we write. Students will write from the perspective of a Native American youth. Maps of regions are being completed. Panarama/shadow box art project to follow.
Writing and Grammar: summary writing continues throughout the year. Study of various grammar: prepositions, nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives. Figurative language: simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia.
Upcoming Announcements/Events:
Nov. 30--6:30 Parent Club meeting
Dec. 9--6-8:30 Holiday Night
Dec. 15--7:00 5/6 Play
Dec. 22--11:00 Holiday Sing
Dec. 23 - Jan. 6 Winter Break
Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Monday, November 21, 2016
Hello parents,
Happy Thanksgiving to all families!
We are using a new behavior/student posture incentive plan this trimester with popsicle sticks in order to earn individual points as well as points for the class for popcorn and a movie. Each student is given 2 popsicle sticks at the start of every day. Students who keep their popsicle sticks throughout the day receive points as does the class. The loss of a popsicle stick or sticks results when a student is disrespectful, talks during instruction, blurts out, doesn't follow directions, disrupts, passes notes, or uses the bathroom uncesessarily to avoid class, for example. Students who lose 2 sticks in a day are given an "uh oh" sheet filled out by the teacher to inform home of what happened and why. Your parent initial is respectfully requested on these, and they are to be returned the next day by the student. The hope is to encourage high student posture and to keep communications with home open. If you are not seeing "uh oh" sheets, your student is on target. If you have received such a sheet talk to your child to set expectations. And, please, feel free to contact me as well if you need further explanation.
ELA: we are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. We are working on jots (note taking from the text and elaboration). In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen and respond to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Mindfulness: best practices in mindfulness are being incorporated in our classroom this year.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for the second trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books a Trimester. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level (their latest DRA2 level), and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: we are working on addition and subtraction of large numbers and will work on multiplication and division as well in the days before Thanksgiving break. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts. POM solving and presentations (problem of the month) continue.
**Keep Practicing: students are expected to have their times tables memorized. If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts. As your child tests on each one, please check off and initial the checklist sheet and return it to our classroom. Thank you.
Science: post assessment with electricity and magnetism this week.
Social Studies: the Native American tribes, their regions and customs. This historical study will be research for the first personal narrative essay we write. Students will write from the perspective of a Native American youth.
Writing and Grammar: summary writing continues. Study of various grammar: nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives.
Upcoming Announcements/Events:
Nov. 18, 19, 20--Goodwill donation drive
Nov. 23-25--Thanksgiving break
Nov. 30--6:30 Parent Club meeting
Dec. 9--6-8:30 Holiday Night
Dec. 15--7:00 5/6 Play
Dec. 22--11:00 Holiday Sing
Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Happy Thanksgiving to all families!
We are using a new behavior/student posture incentive plan this trimester with popsicle sticks in order to earn individual points as well as points for the class for popcorn and a movie. Each student is given 2 popsicle sticks at the start of every day. Students who keep their popsicle sticks throughout the day receive points as does the class. The loss of a popsicle stick or sticks results when a student is disrespectful, talks during instruction, blurts out, doesn't follow directions, disrupts, passes notes, or uses the bathroom uncesessarily to avoid class, for example. Students who lose 2 sticks in a day are given an "uh oh" sheet filled out by the teacher to inform home of what happened and why. Your parent initial is respectfully requested on these, and they are to be returned the next day by the student. The hope is to encourage high student posture and to keep communications with home open. If you are not seeing "uh oh" sheets, your student is on target. If you have received such a sheet talk to your child to set expectations. And, please, feel free to contact me as well if you need further explanation.
ELA: we are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. We are working on jots (note taking from the text and elaboration). In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen and respond to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Mindfulness: best practices in mindfulness are being incorporated in our classroom this year.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for the second trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books a Trimester. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level (their latest DRA2 level), and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: we are working on addition and subtraction of large numbers and will work on multiplication and division as well in the days before Thanksgiving break. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts. POM solving and presentations (problem of the month) continue.
**Keep Practicing: students are expected to have their times tables memorized. If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts. As your child tests on each one, please check off and initial the checklist sheet and return it to our classroom. Thank you.
Science: post assessment with electricity and magnetism this week.
Social Studies: the Native American tribes, their regions and customs. This historical study will be research for the first personal narrative essay we write. Students will write from the perspective of a Native American youth.
Writing and Grammar: summary writing continues. Study of various grammar: nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives.
Upcoming Announcements/Events:
Nov. 18, 19, 20--Goodwill donation drive
Nov. 23-25--Thanksgiving break
Nov. 30--6:30 Parent Club meeting
Dec. 9--6-8:30 Holiday Night
Dec. 15--7:00 5/6 Play
Dec. 22--11:00 Holiday Sing
Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Hello parents,
Happy November! Gooble, Gobble.
Don't miss the supermoon! It will look 30% larger and should be beautiful!! Be sure you spy it. NASA has said the best time to see it is early Monday morning before sunrise as the moon is closest to earth at 6:22 am, EST. However, Sunday and/or Monday night are also really good times to see this phenomenon.
ELA: we are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. We are working on jots (note taking from the text and elaboration). In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen and respond to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Mindfulness: best practices in mindfulness are being incorporated in our classroom this year.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for the second trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books a Trimester. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level (their latest DRA2 level), and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: we are working on addition and subtraction of large numbers and will work on multiplication and division as well in the days before Thanksgiving break. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts. POM solving and presentations (problem of the month) continue.
**Keep Practicing: students are expected to have their times tables memorized. If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts. As your child tests on each one, please check off and initial the checklist sheet and return it to our classroom. Thank you.
Science: experiments with electricity wrap up this week and we will begin our study of solid earth.
Social Studies: the Native American tribes. This historical study will be research for the first personal narrative essay we write. Students will write from the perspective of a Native American youth.
Writing and Grammar: summary writing continues. Study of various grammar: nouns, verbs, adverbs.
Upcoming Announcements/Events:
Nov. 18--Jog-A-Thon
Nov. 18, 19, 20--Goodwill donation drive
Nov. 23-25--Thanksgiving break
Nov. 30--6:30 Parent Club meeting
Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Happy November! Gooble, Gobble.
Don't miss the supermoon! It will look 30% larger and should be beautiful!! Be sure you spy it. NASA has said the best time to see it is early Monday morning before sunrise as the moon is closest to earth at 6:22 am, EST. However, Sunday and/or Monday night are also really good times to see this phenomenon.
ELA: we are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. We are working on jots (note taking from the text and elaboration). In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen and respond to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Mindfulness: best practices in mindfulness are being incorporated in our classroom this year.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for the second trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books a Trimester. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level (their latest DRA2 level), and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: we are working on addition and subtraction of large numbers and will work on multiplication and division as well in the days before Thanksgiving break. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts. POM solving and presentations (problem of the month) continue.
**Keep Practicing: students are expected to have their times tables memorized. If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts. As your child tests on each one, please check off and initial the checklist sheet and return it to our classroom. Thank you.
Science: experiments with electricity wrap up this week and we will begin our study of solid earth.
Social Studies: the Native American tribes. This historical study will be research for the first personal narrative essay we write. Students will write from the perspective of a Native American youth.
Writing and Grammar: summary writing continues. Study of various grammar: nouns, verbs, adverbs.
Upcoming Announcements/Events:
Nov. 18--Jog-A-Thon
Nov. 18, 19, 20--Goodwill donation drive
Nov. 23-25--Thanksgiving break
Nov. 30--6:30 Parent Club meeting
Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Monday, November 7, 2016
Hello Parents,
Happy November! Gooble, Gobble.
Early Dismissal All Week: Due to parent teacher student conferences, students are dissmissed from school at 12:30 M-TH this week. There is no school Fri. Nov. 11.
Report Cards: will be given out at your conference time and gone over at that time. Have a great week.
Conferences: Thank you for signing up for a conference with your child. My goal with conferences is to keep it positive and shine the light on all the wonderful things about your child, of which there are many! Then, if need be, we will look at areas that need improvement and steps to take to do so. Every child should be able to leave this conference with their head held high feeling good about themselves and knowing more about their learning style and how to work with their unique gifts and challenges.
ELA: we are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Mindfulness: Best practices in mindfulness are being incorporated in our classroom this year.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for this first trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books a Trimester.That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: mental math strategies classwork and homework this week as we prepare for our test on this unit this Friday. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts. We have started a new POM (problem of the month).
**Keep Practicing: students are expected to have their times tables memorized. If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts. As your child tests on each one, please check off and initial the checklist sheet and return it to our classroom. Thank you.
Science: experiments with electricity.
Social Studies: the Native American tribes. This historical study will be research for the first personal narrative essay we write. Students will write from the perspective of a Native American youth.
Writing and Grammar: summary writing continues.
Upcoming Announcements/Events:
Nov. 7--report cards go home
Nov. 7 - 10--parent Teacher conferences
Nov. 9--board meeting
Nov. 11--Veteran's Day, no school
Nov. 18--Jog-A-Thon
Nov. 18, 19, 20--Goodwill donation drive
Nov. 23-25--Thanksgiving break
Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Happy November! Gooble, Gobble.
Early Dismissal All Week: Due to parent teacher student conferences, students are dissmissed from school at 12:30 M-TH this week. There is no school Fri. Nov. 11.
Report Cards: will be given out at your conference time and gone over at that time. Have a great week.
Conferences: Thank you for signing up for a conference with your child. My goal with conferences is to keep it positive and shine the light on all the wonderful things about your child, of which there are many! Then, if need be, we will look at areas that need improvement and steps to take to do so. Every child should be able to leave this conference with their head held high feeling good about themselves and knowing more about their learning style and how to work with their unique gifts and challenges.
ELA: we are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Mindfulness: Best practices in mindfulness are being incorporated in our classroom this year.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for this first trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books a Trimester.That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: mental math strategies classwork and homework this week as we prepare for our test on this unit this Friday. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts. We have started a new POM (problem of the month).
**Keep Practicing: students are expected to have their times tables memorized. If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts. As your child tests on each one, please check off and initial the checklist sheet and return it to our classroom. Thank you.
Science: experiments with electricity.
Social Studies: the Native American tribes. This historical study will be research for the first personal narrative essay we write. Students will write from the perspective of a Native American youth.
Writing and Grammar: summary writing continues.
Upcoming Announcements/Events:
Nov. 7--report cards go home
Nov. 7 - 10--parent Teacher conferences
Nov. 9--board meeting
Nov. 11--Veteran's Day, no school
Nov. 18--Jog-A-Thon
Nov. 18, 19, 20--Goodwill donation drive
Nov. 23-25--Thanksgiving break
Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Monday, October 31, 2016
Hello Parents,
Please sign up for a conference slot using the SignUpGenius link at the bottom of this page in the Upcoming Announcements/Events section. Having trouble? The link has also been sent to all parent email accounts (only 1 family should sign up per slot, so check in with your partner so that both parents don't sign up for a different conference). Thank you in advance.
ELA: we are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
DRA2: we are completing the DRA2 testing this coming week for students who have been absent. This is a new version of the DRA that has been used in past years. It is aligned to the common core, thus making the assessment rubric very rigorous. Please remember that our students have not changed rather the measure that is being used has taken a steep climb upwards. That said, you may find that your student is reading at a lower grade level than before. This assessment weights reading fluency/rate heavily. It also puts an emphasis on comprehension--and the writing portion of the assessment. Example: if your student is a slower reader, we drop them down to a "good fit" book where they can read smoothly with 97% or higher accuracy. If your student is a smooth reader but struggles with written expression, that will also effect their score. We are doing a lot of reading and writing this year so students are getting instruction to boost them in proficiency, practice and skill. This is one measure of a student and works in part with all the other assessments we do to determine where they are. My advice, relax, we will look at the data together and discuss things to support your little doodle at conferences if that is necessary. All students in this class are intelligent, competent and working hard toward real attainable goals.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for this first trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books by November 1. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: we'll keep practicing order of operations and then begin mental math strategies classwork and homework this week as we prepare for our test on this unit this Friday. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts. We have started a new POM (problem of the month).
In addition, students are expected to have their times tables memorized by Nov. 4. If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts by the end of the month. The green folder has a checklist sheet to help you test your child on each 1 of the times tables (2's-12's) this week. As your child tests on each one, please check off and return this sheet by Nov. 4th. Thank you.
Science: experiments with electricity.
Social Studies: we have started our study of the Native American tribes. This historical study will be research for the first personal narrative essay we write. Students will write from the perspective of a Native American youth.
Writing and Grammar: we will work on summary writing this week.
Upcoming Announcements/Events:
Oct. 31--Halloween Parade 8:45 a.m.
and 4th Grade Halloween Celebration at 12:25
Nov. 1--staff development day, no school
Nov. 7--report cards
Nov. 7 - 10--parent Teacher conferences, sign up with SignUpGenius
Conference sign up click here
Nov. 9--board meeting
Nov. 11--Veteran's Day, no school
Nov. 18, 19, 20--Goodwill donation drive
Nov. 23-25--Thanksgiving break
Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Please sign up for a conference slot using the SignUpGenius link at the bottom of this page in the Upcoming Announcements/Events section. Having trouble? The link has also been sent to all parent email accounts (only 1 family should sign up per slot, so check in with your partner so that both parents don't sign up for a different conference). Thank you in advance.
ELA: we are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
DRA2: we are completing the DRA2 testing this coming week for students who have been absent. This is a new version of the DRA that has been used in past years. It is aligned to the common core, thus making the assessment rubric very rigorous. Please remember that our students have not changed rather the measure that is being used has taken a steep climb upwards. That said, you may find that your student is reading at a lower grade level than before. This assessment weights reading fluency/rate heavily. It also puts an emphasis on comprehension--and the writing portion of the assessment. Example: if your student is a slower reader, we drop them down to a "good fit" book where they can read smoothly with 97% or higher accuracy. If your student is a smooth reader but struggles with written expression, that will also effect their score. We are doing a lot of reading and writing this year so students are getting instruction to boost them in proficiency, practice and skill. This is one measure of a student and works in part with all the other assessments we do to determine where they are. My advice, relax, we will look at the data together and discuss things to support your little doodle at conferences if that is necessary. All students in this class are intelligent, competent and working hard toward real attainable goals.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for this first trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books by November 1. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: we'll keep practicing order of operations and then begin mental math strategies classwork and homework this week as we prepare for our test on this unit this Friday. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts. We have started a new POM (problem of the month).
In addition, students are expected to have their times tables memorized by Nov. 4. If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts by the end of the month. The green folder has a checklist sheet to help you test your child on each 1 of the times tables (2's-12's) this week. As your child tests on each one, please check off and return this sheet by Nov. 4th. Thank you.
Science: experiments with electricity.
Social Studies: we have started our study of the Native American tribes. This historical study will be research for the first personal narrative essay we write. Students will write from the perspective of a Native American youth.
Writing and Grammar: we will work on summary writing this week.
Upcoming Announcements/Events:
Oct. 31--Halloween Parade 8:45 a.m.
and 4th Grade Halloween Celebration at 12:25
Nov. 1--staff development day, no school
Nov. 7--report cards
Nov. 7 - 10--parent Teacher conferences, sign up with SignUpGenius
Conference sign up click here
Nov. 9--board meeting
Nov. 11--Veteran's Day, no school
Nov. 18, 19, 20--Goodwill donation drive
Nov. 23-25--Thanksgiving break
Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Hello Parents,
A huge thank you goes out to all 4th and 5th grade parents. Our Coloma trip was such fun and really wonderful. We appreciate your contribution and generosity in chaperoning, driving, bunking up with, hiking, acting on stages with, and in general everything thing else you do!! Thank you, thank you for making this such an exceptional and memorable experience for everyone involved. We are so blessed to have such a loving and present community.
ELA: We are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for this first trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books by November 1. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: homework on order of operations and and distributive property will continue each night this week as we prepare for our test on this unit this Friday. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts. We have started a new POM (problem of the month). Our first one, Sum Some Sums went very well. Students presented their posters last week to the class and did very well with the t
In addition, students are expected to have their times tables memorized by the end of October (2's through 12's). If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts by the end of the month.
Science: Experiments with magnets and electricity.
Social Studies: We have started our study of the Native American tribes. This historical study will be research for the first personal narrative essay we write. Students will write from the perspective of a Native America youth.
Writing and Grammar: We are working on sentence variety, figurative language (similes, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia) and prepositions in grammar and will use the strategies we learn in our poetry writing this week. Sentence variety makes writing interesting to read. This skill will help students develop their writing as we begin writing projects like personal narratives, opinion, and expository pieces.
Upcoming Announcements/Events:
Oct. 27 and 28--3rd grade play at 7 p.m. and 11 a.m.
Oct. 28--Astronomy Night 7 p.m.
Oct. 31--Halloween Parade 8:45 a.m.
and 4th Grade Halloween Celebration at 12:25
Nov. 1--staff development day, no school
Nov. 7--report cards
Nov. 7 - 10--parent Teacher conferences
Nov. 9--board meeting
Nov. 11--Veteran's Day, no school
Nov. 18, 19, 20--Goodwill donation drive
Nov. 23-25--Thanksgiving break
Thank you in advance for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
A huge thank you goes out to all 4th and 5th grade parents. Our Coloma trip was such fun and really wonderful. We appreciate your contribution and generosity in chaperoning, driving, bunking up with, hiking, acting on stages with, and in general everything thing else you do!! Thank you, thank you for making this such an exceptional and memorable experience for everyone involved. We are so blessed to have such a loving and present community.
ELA: We are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for this first trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books by November 1. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: homework on order of operations and and distributive property will continue each night this week as we prepare for our test on this unit this Friday. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts. We have started a new POM (problem of the month). Our first one, Sum Some Sums went very well. Students presented their posters last week to the class and did very well with the t
In addition, students are expected to have their times tables memorized by the end of October (2's through 12's). If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts by the end of the month.
Science: Experiments with magnets and electricity.
Social Studies: We have started our study of the Native American tribes. This historical study will be research for the first personal narrative essay we write. Students will write from the perspective of a Native America youth.
Writing and Grammar: We are working on sentence variety, figurative language (similes, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia) and prepositions in grammar and will use the strategies we learn in our poetry writing this week. Sentence variety makes writing interesting to read. This skill will help students develop their writing as we begin writing projects like personal narratives, opinion, and expository pieces.
Upcoming Announcements/Events:
Oct. 27 and 28--3rd grade play at 7 p.m. and 11 a.m.
Oct. 28--Astronomy Night 7 p.m.
Oct. 31--Halloween Parade 8:45 a.m.
and 4th Grade Halloween Celebration at 12:25
Nov. 1--staff development day, no school
Nov. 7--report cards
Nov. 7 - 10--parent Teacher conferences
Nov. 9--board meeting
Nov. 11--Veteran's Day, no school
Nov. 18, 19, 20--Goodwill donation drive
Nov. 23-25--Thanksgiving break
Thank you in advance for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Hello Parents,
I hope you had a cozy weekend while we enjoyed all of the much needed rain. We will be heading to Coloma in just a few days for our wonderful trip! The weather is supposed to be very pleasant (70's).
Coloma: We depart from school this Wednesday morning. Please be in the PAC room at 8:30 (chaperones and students) to review itinerary schedules, car and cabin arrangements, and get everyone and their gear into vehicles. We leave the school at 9:00.
ELA: We are continuing our reading and study of the Gold Rush and various vocabulary and events to prepare for Coloma on October 19, 20, and 21. We are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classroom.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for this first trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books by November 1. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: homework on factors, multiples and divisibility will continue each night this week as we prepare for our test on this unit this Friday. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts.
In addition, students are expected to have their times tables memorized by the end of October (2's through 12's). If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts by the end of the month.
Science: Experiments with magnets and electricity.
Social Studies: We will continue our study of the Gold Rush through our Coloma trip and then turn back to earlier elements of American History like the Native Americans, the explorers, etc.
Writing and Grammar: We are working on sentence variety, figurative language and prepositions in grammar and will use the strategies we learn in our poetry writing this week. Sentence variety makes writing interesting to read. This skill will help students develop their writing as we begin writing projects like personal narratives, opinion, and expository pieces.
Upcoming Announcements:
Oct. 31--Halloween Parade 8:45
Nov. 1--staff development day, no school
Nov. 11--Veteran's Day, no school
Nov. 7--report cards
Nov. 9--board meeting
Nov. 7 - 10--parent Teacher conferences
Nov. 18, 19, 20--Goodwill donation drive
Nov. 23-25--Thanksgiving break
Thank you in advance for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
I hope you had a cozy weekend while we enjoyed all of the much needed rain. We will be heading to Coloma in just a few days for our wonderful trip! The weather is supposed to be very pleasant (70's).
Coloma: We depart from school this Wednesday morning. Please be in the PAC room at 8:30 (chaperones and students) to review itinerary schedules, car and cabin arrangements, and get everyone and their gear into vehicles. We leave the school at 9:00.
ELA: We are continuing our reading and study of the Gold Rush and various vocabulary and events to prepare for Coloma on October 19, 20, and 21. We are reading/analyzing our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classroom.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for this first trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books by November 1. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: homework on factors, multiples and divisibility will continue each night this week as we prepare for our test on this unit this Friday. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts.
In addition, students are expected to have their times tables memorized by the end of October (2's through 12's). If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts by the end of the month.
Science: Experiments with magnets and electricity.
Social Studies: We will continue our study of the Gold Rush through our Coloma trip and then turn back to earlier elements of American History like the Native Americans, the explorers, etc.
Writing and Grammar: We are working on sentence variety, figurative language and prepositions in grammar and will use the strategies we learn in our poetry writing this week. Sentence variety makes writing interesting to read. This skill will help students develop their writing as we begin writing projects like personal narratives, opinion, and expository pieces.
Upcoming Announcements:
Oct. 31--Halloween Parade 8:45
Nov. 1--staff development day, no school
Nov. 11--Veteran's Day, no school
Nov. 7--report cards
Nov. 9--board meeting
Nov. 7 - 10--parent Teacher conferences
Nov. 18, 19, 20--Goodwill donation drive
Nov. 23-25--Thanksgiving break
Thank you in advance for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
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