Tomorrow is our class party! We are wearing our pjs and hats (the hats are for red ribbon week). We will be watching How to Train a Dragon at 10:15. Our Fall party starts at 2:30. Can't wait to see you guys there!
Today in reading we read Chp 7 of the Phantom Dog serial story from the Ottawa Herald. It is getting very interesting!! Ask your child about it!
In math we are very frustrated with decimals. We are working on place values and how to compare decimals. We are only going out to the hundredths place for now. Eventually they will be expected to know out to the thousandths place. Please help your child with this. Even if you are only comparing money. Let them know it is the same thing with regular decimals out to the hundredths place. Please also continue to work on count bys/ multiples through the number 12.
We will start our state reports on Monday. :-)
Please don't forget that we are not dressing up for Halloween this year.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Tuesday, October 26th
Good Afternoon!
After looking at the spelling take home task I realized that the students do not need to turn anything in this week for that! Please make sure they are practicing which there means what. Just continue to practice!
In math we started working with decimals. Several of the students are very frustrated with this new concept. We just started today with the place value chart and learning the different names. We learned tenths, hundredths, and thousandths. Tomorrow we will learn what decimals look like.
In writing we finished up our autumn poems. These were based on the five little pumpkins poem. If they did not finish it in class it was homework.
In social studies we worked on reading map scales and why it is important to know how to read a map scale. We will begin working on state reports here in the near future.
Tomorrow is "Team up against drugs" make sure you wear your team apparel for Red Ribbon week.
I have almost all of the permission slips for PG movies. I will make sure and post here what movie we will watch when it is PG and make an effort to inform parents who would like to know.
After looking at the spelling take home task I realized that the students do not need to turn anything in this week for that! Please make sure they are practicing which there means what. Just continue to practice!
In math we started working with decimals. Several of the students are very frustrated with this new concept. We just started today with the place value chart and learning the different names. We learned tenths, hundredths, and thousandths. Tomorrow we will learn what decimals look like.
In writing we finished up our autumn poems. These were based on the five little pumpkins poem. If they did not finish it in class it was homework.
In social studies we worked on reading map scales and why it is important to know how to read a map scale. We will begin working on state reports here in the near future.
Tomorrow is "Team up against drugs" make sure you wear your team apparel for Red Ribbon week.
I have almost all of the permission slips for PG movies. I will make sure and post here what movie we will watch when it is PG and make an effort to inform parents who would like to know.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday October 25th
Good afternoon,
It sure was a scorcher in our classroom! They must have the heat on a timer and not know that it was 80 outside and didn't need to be 80 inside!
Today in reading we worked on the importance of reading charts. In math we took the unit 4 pretest. We will begin working with decimals. In social studies we continued working with the southeast. We will begin working on state reports this Wednesday.
I am proud to announce that our class has finally earned a class party! I am sending home permission slips today for you to let them watch pg movies. They really want to watch How to Train Your Dragon which is rated pg. Please send permission slips in tomorrow. They have been warned that if even 1 permission slip is not returned we will be watching a g rated movie of my choice. :-) We will be doing our class party this Friday from 10:15 until lunch at 12. They may also wear pjs and bring either a stuffed animal or a pillow (whatever they bring it must fit into their locker.) So Friday is going to look like this: Reading from 8 to 9:15. Music and PE from 9:20 until 10:10. Movie from 10:20 until 11:58. Lunch is from 12 to 1. We will do math from 1 until 2:30. Halloween party is from 2:30 until 3:30! Parents are always welcome to join us! If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to let me know!
Spelling take home task went home today and is due on Thursday. The test is this Friday (I'm not sure when I'll fit it into the schedule, but we'll make it work!)
This week is red ribbon week! Today was wear your clothes backwards. Tomorrow is dress like a friend day. Wednesday is wear your favorite team. Thursday is wear sunglasses, and Friday is wear your favorite hat.
Have a marvelous Monday!
It sure was a scorcher in our classroom! They must have the heat on a timer and not know that it was 80 outside and didn't need to be 80 inside!
Today in reading we worked on the importance of reading charts. In math we took the unit 4 pretest. We will begin working with decimals. In social studies we continued working with the southeast. We will begin working on state reports this Wednesday.
I am proud to announce that our class has finally earned a class party! I am sending home permission slips today for you to let them watch pg movies. They really want to watch How to Train Your Dragon which is rated pg. Please send permission slips in tomorrow. They have been warned that if even 1 permission slip is not returned we will be watching a g rated movie of my choice. :-) We will be doing our class party this Friday from 10:15 until lunch at 12. They may also wear pjs and bring either a stuffed animal or a pillow (whatever they bring it must fit into their locker.) So Friday is going to look like this: Reading from 8 to 9:15. Music and PE from 9:20 until 10:10. Movie from 10:20 until 11:58. Lunch is from 12 to 1. We will do math from 1 until 2:30. Halloween party is from 2:30 until 3:30! Parents are always welcome to join us! If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to let me know!
Spelling take home task went home today and is due on Thursday. The test is this Friday (I'm not sure when I'll fit it into the schedule, but we'll make it work!)
This week is red ribbon week! Today was wear your clothes backwards. Tomorrow is dress like a friend day. Wednesday is wear your favorite team. Thursday is wear sunglasses, and Friday is wear your favorite hat.
Have a marvelous Monday!
Spelling List for Oct 29th
S
pelling List 10 for test on Fri., Oct. 29’t’s—theirs—there’s—they’rethere
first
its
right
around
between
always
don
better
it
English
perhaps
ready
complete
hundred
strong
voice
probably
area
horse
Students need to know
the difference between
these often confused
homophones.
Their
there
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Fall Party
Good Morning Parents!
Several parents signed up for the fall party! We will start our party at 2:30 next Friday (Oct. 29th).
Jessica signed up to send napkins
Jennille signed up to send plates
Ivy signed up to send a salty snack
Rachel signed up to send a healthy snack
Wendy signed up to be at the party and bring a sweet snack
Shelly signed up to be at the party and bring a sweet snack
We could still use another salty snack and another healthy snack.
I just realized that I did not have a spot to sign up for drinks. This might be something someone might want to send with their child.
As always any and all parents are welcome to come hang out with us the day of the party! Please remember that we are not dressing up for Halloween this year! :-)
Several parents signed up for the fall party! We will start our party at 2:30 next Friday (Oct. 29th).
Jessica signed up to send napkins
Jennille signed up to send plates
Ivy signed up to send a salty snack
Rachel signed up to send a healthy snack
Wendy signed up to be at the party and bring a sweet snack
Shelly signed up to be at the party and bring a sweet snack
We could still use another salty snack and another healthy snack.
I just realized that I did not have a spot to sign up for drinks. This might be something someone might want to send with their child.
As always any and all parents are welcome to come hang out with us the day of the party! Please remember that we are not dressing up for Halloween this year! :-)
Spelling List for Oct. 21st
Spelling List
9 for test on Thurs., Oct. 21’s young’t—we changethere
their
people
it
learn
toward
really
become
ready
special
hundred
fast
felt
kept
notice
can
Irregular verbsthe complete spelling in the past tense instead of adding an -ed suffix.
For example, we do not add
-ed to take, instead we write
took.
make made
ran run
write wrote
do did
bring brought
think thought
keep kept
eat ate
Monday, October 18, 2010
Let the Conference Week BEGIN!!
Good afternoon!
Conferences kick off today! If you haven't scheduled a conference time please do so! 229-8060!
In math today we worked on identifying whether a number sentence is true or false. In reading we worked on problem/solution nonficiton text.
Don't forget that there is no school on Friday!
Book fair is this week during conferences.
Doughnuts for dad is this Thursday.
Conferences kick off today! If you haven't scheduled a conference time please do so! 229-8060!
In math today we worked on identifying whether a number sentence is true or false. In reading we worked on problem/solution nonficiton text.
Don't forget that there is no school on Friday!
Book fair is this week during conferences.
Doughnuts for dad is this Thursday.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Cupcakes for Kids!
Support the Ottawa Communities in Schools Back Snack Program Purchase a cupcake from
proceeds will go to help students in need in the
Ottawa School District Keim Bakery and Cupcakes for Kids Sponsored by Keim Bakery and Ottawa Business and
Professional Women 304 S. Main
Ottawa Time: 6 am to 10 pm
Date: October 22nd & 23rd
proceeds will go to help students in need in the
Ottawa School District Keim Bakery and Cupcakes for Kids Sponsored by Keim Bakery and Ottawa Business and
Professional Women 304 S. Main
Ottawa Time: 6 am to 10 pm
Date: October 22nd & 23rd
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Thursday, October 14th
No School Tomorrow or next Friday!
Conferences
I will be calling parents tomorrow during my work time to set up conferences with anyone who has not called in. On Monday I will be sending reminders home about conferences. Thank you to our PTA for the goody bags!! I personally look forward to these every year!
Cupcakes for Kids
Support the Ottawa Communities in Schools Back Snack Program. Purchase a cupcake from Keim Bakery 304 S. Main and proceeds will go to help students in need in the Ottawa School District.
This is only for October 22nd and 23rd from 6am until 10pm.
This is only for October 22nd and 23rd from 6am until 10pm.
Fundraiser pick up
Is today starting at 3:35. Hopefully everyone is finished picking up their fundraiser items from the gym by 5:30pm.
Reading Tribes
We had Reading Tribes today. We read I Wanna Iguana and talked about Responsibility. Responsibility is our character trait for the month of October.
School Book Fair
The school book fair is the week of conferences. We are also doing Doughnuts for Dads on Thursday morning for our 3-5th grade dads from 7:30am until 8:00 am.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wednesday Oct. 13th
Today was a fantastic day!
Some students need to finish their flip chart books for social studies. This is due tomorrow so that I can add them to the grade book.
Some students need to finish their flip chart books for social studies. This is due tomorrow so that I can add them to the grade book.
We had a disabilities awareness day today. We had 2 people from the youth action center from Topeka. The kids really seemed to learn a lot from it.
In math we are continuing to learn about problem solving and number stories.
As always there was a scholastic magazine that went home today.
Reminder no school on Friday!!
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday October 12th
Good afternoon,
Fundraiser items will be in Thursday October 14th at 3:35. Please make arrangements to pick up your items.
No School this Friday or next.
Conferences: Please remember to call the office and set up your conference time! 785-229-8060
In math we worked on air distance and in reading we worked on what to do if the students need help while I am conferencing with other students.
Fundraiser items will be in Thursday October 14th at 3:35. Please make arrangements to pick up your items.
No School this Friday or next.
Conferences: Please remember to call the office and set up your conference time! 785-229-8060
In math we worked on air distance and in reading we worked on what to do if the students need help while I am conferencing with other students.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Spelling List for Unit 8 Test on Thursday!
Spelling List
8 for test on Thurs., Oct.14their
first
water
go
goes
great
until
form (ed)
enough
almost
earth
several
answer
usually
later
built
state
list
stood
hundred
ten
Students need to practice
compound words. Compound
words are made of two separate
words that when put together-
become a new word.
cardboard letterman Northwest
Monday, October 11th
Good Morning,
I hope everyone enjoyed their 10-10-10 day! I certainly enjoyed mine! Book orders should be in today.
Conference schedules are up and ready to be filled. Please call the office at 785-229-8060 between 8:30 and 4:00 to schedule a time. If you have any concerns you would like to talk about please email me or send me a note. This way I can guide our conference to talk about what is on your mind. I am limiting conferences to 15 minutes. Please be mindful of your time and others. If you feel that you need more than 15 minutes please chat with me about a good time to conference.
Reminder: NO SCHOOL ON THIS FRIDAY OR NEXT!
In reading we read about special types. This includes bold face words and pronunciation guides.
In math we will be continuing our world tour and hitting Africa. During the world tour we talk about measurement and maps.
Today is also the Fire Safety Rap presented by the fire department. Remember to rehearse your safety route and meeting destination for your family!
Spelling take home task is due on Thursday and the spelling test is on Thursday as well.
I hope everyone enjoyed their 10-10-10 day! I certainly enjoyed mine! Book orders should be in today.
Conference schedules are up and ready to be filled. Please call the office at 785-229-8060 between 8:30 and 4:00 to schedule a time. If you have any concerns you would like to talk about please email me or send me a note. This way I can guide our conference to talk about what is on your mind. I am limiting conferences to 15 minutes. Please be mindful of your time and others. If you feel that you need more than 15 minutes please chat with me about a good time to conference.
Reminder: NO SCHOOL ON THIS FRIDAY OR NEXT!
In reading we read about special types. This includes bold face words and pronunciation guides.
In math we will be continuing our world tour and hitting Africa. During the world tour we talk about measurement and maps.
Today is also the Fire Safety Rap presented by the fire department. Remember to rehearse your safety route and meeting destination for your family!
Spelling take home task is due on Thursday and the spelling test is on Thursday as well.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Sorry I did not post yesterday.
Yesterday the school was blocking blogger.com so I was not able to update the blog.
Today we continued working on our commercials for our exports in social studies. During Reading we mapped out our book nooks for reader's workshop, and in math we corrected math journals and caught ourselves up. Please continue to work with your child on multiplication facts and converting from yards, feet, and inches to their counter part. So inches to feet, inches to yards, ect.
Just a reminder that we are not doing Halloween costumes this year.
Here is what Mr. Green has to say about Halloween:
"Just a heads up to let you know that I am changing the Halloween party craziness to a fall party theme. There will be no costumes nor a parade. I am letting parents know in the newsletter that will hopefully go out today. If there are questions as to why, let them know that we are not wanting to increase the financial burden on families with the costumes as well as maintain our focus on meeting the educational needs of the kids. We will have a classroom celebration for the season at 2:45 on the 29th of Oct."
Today we continued working on our commercials for our exports in social studies. During Reading we mapped out our book nooks for reader's workshop, and in math we corrected math journals and caught ourselves up. Please continue to work with your child on multiplication facts and converting from yards, feet, and inches to their counter part. So inches to feet, inches to yards, ect.
Just a reminder that we are not doing Halloween costumes this year.
Here is what Mr. Green has to say about Halloween:
"Just a heads up to let you know that I am changing the Halloween party craziness to a fall party theme. There will be no costumes nor a parade. I am letting parents know in the newsletter that will hopefully go out today. If there are questions as to why, let them know that we are not wanting to increase the financial burden on families with the costumes as well as maintain our focus on meeting the educational needs of the kids. We will have a classroom celebration for the season at 2:45 on the 29th of Oct."
Monday, October 4, 2010
Spelling List for Test on Friday October 8
Spelling List 7 for test on Fri., Oct.8
there
their
because
should
always
important
sure
it’s
example
turned
half
remember
idea(s)
special
complete
oh
person
hot
anything
hold
Students need to practice
words that have more than
one meaning. The Take Home
task will help them.
Examples: fire store miss
letter space
there
their
because
should
always
important
sure
it’s
example
turned
half
remember
idea(s)
special
complete
oh
person
hot
anything
hold
Students need to practice
words that have more than
one meaning. The Take Home
task will help them.
Examples: fire store miss
letter space
Happy Monday!
Good Afternoon,
I hope everyone's weekend was a blast! Fall has come and I hope it sticks around for awhile.
Spelling lists went home today, along with the take home task. The take home task is due on Thursday. The spelling test is Friday.
I submitted book orders today. They should be in soon!
In math we began working with multiplication. Please continue to practice math facts with your child. :-)
Grade cards will go home during conferences. I will be setting up conference times here soon. If you have a specific date and time that you would like please email it to me ASAP.
Book It logs went home today. The goal is for students to read 20 minutes a night Monday through Friday. If this is accomplished they will have 400 minutes a month, which is the goal. If students read 400 minutes in the month they will recieve a personal pan pizza coupon.
I will be doing conferences on Monday, Tuesday, and if necessary Thursday the week of October of 18th.
I hope everyone's weekend was a blast! Fall has come and I hope it sticks around for awhile.
Spelling lists went home today, along with the take home task. The take home task is due on Thursday. The spelling test is Friday.
I submitted book orders today. They should be in soon!
In math we began working with multiplication. Please continue to practice math facts with your child. :-)
Grade cards will go home during conferences. I will be setting up conference times here soon. If you have a specific date and time that you would like please email it to me ASAP.
Book It logs went home today. The goal is for students to read 20 minutes a night Monday through Friday. If this is accomplished they will have 400 minutes a month, which is the goal. If students read 400 minutes in the month they will recieve a personal pan pizza coupon.
I will be doing conferences on Monday, Tuesday, and if necessary Thursday the week of October of 18th.
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