Monday, December 26, 2011
Christmas Gift
Take a look at my Christmas gift to the kids in my classroom! I decided to give them science stations! We spent about an hour the day before break moving through 5 stations. The kids had a great time and so did I!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Week Twleve
Happy Thanksgiving!
Literacy
We are not doing a Reading Street Unit this week. There is no Spelling test and no homework this week. We are going to finish the read aloud book The Indian in the Cupboard this week. We are also going to do some Thanksgiving reading and writing.
Math
We will finish up with Unit 1. Our Test is Wednesday.
Science
We are finishing fossils this week. Our test is Tuesday.
Social Studies
We will continue discussing Ohio's Native Americans. I will assign a Native American report that will be due next Monday. This is the only homework for this week. Look for the assignment page Monday evening. We will do some research and writing at school this week, but the students will also have to do some work at home.
Literacy
We are not doing a Reading Street Unit this week. There is no Spelling test and no homework this week. We are going to finish the read aloud book The Indian in the Cupboard this week. We are also going to do some Thanksgiving reading and writing.
Math
We will finish up with Unit 1. Our Test is Wednesday.
Science
We are finishing fossils this week. Our test is Tuesday.
Social Studies
We will continue discussing Ohio's Native Americans. I will assign a Native American report that will be due next Monday. This is the only homework for this week. Look for the assignment page Monday evening. We will do some research and writing at school this week, but the students will also have to do some work at home.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Week Eleven
First a reminder: I sent home conference conformations to every family. I did not receive conference requests from every family. If you don't want to come in, or if the time and day do not work for you please let me know. I will be happy to work you in at a better time.
Literacy
Spelling packets are back this week. I take a grade from the back page of this packet every week. There are some students that are not turning them in. This is a zero in the grade book every time that happens.
Math
We are continuing with geometry this week. Check the homework calendar daily for homework.
Science
This week we will review animal fossils and learn about plant fossils.
Social Studies
We will continue our learning about Ohio Native Americans. Stay tuned for a Native American project!
Literacy
Spelling packets are back this week. I take a grade from the back page of this packet every week. There are some students that are not turning them in. This is a zero in the grade book every time that happens.
Math
We are continuing with geometry this week. Check the homework calendar daily for homework.
Science
This week we will review animal fossils and learn about plant fossils.
Social Studies
We will continue our learning about Ohio Native Americans. Stay tuned for a Native American project!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Week Ten
I can't believe I have skipped blogging for two weeks!
Remember this week students do not have school Tuesday or Friday. Tuesday is election day. I hope everyone makes it out to the polls!
Here are the details for our classroom this week:
Literacy/Social Studies:
We are going to focus on Native Americans in Ohio this week in Literacy.
Math:
We start geometry this week in math. You can count on homework Monday and Wednesday. Please check your student's homework calendar for details.
Science:
I am going to give a science test Thursday. We are going to do a study guide Monday. This should help with studying for the test.
Remember this week students do not have school Tuesday or Friday. Tuesday is election day. I hope everyone makes it out to the polls!
Here are the details for our classroom this week:
Literacy/Social Studies:
We are going to focus on Native Americans in Ohio this week in Literacy.
Math:
We start geometry this week in math. You can count on homework Monday and Wednesday. Please check your student's homework calendar for details.
Science:
I am going to give a science test Thursday. We are going to do a study guide Monday. This should help with studying for the test.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Week Seven
Remember this week is a short week. The teachers have school Friday, but the students get to take the day off! I hope you have fantastic family plans for Friday!
Literacy: This is a Reading Street review week. We will not have a spelling test this week or small groups. I am still sending a Spelling Packet for homework. This is due Thursday. We are taking a big unit test. We are going to take this test in small sections.
Math: Our next math test is Tuesday. We finished the study guide Friday. Please make sure you help your student prepare for the test. We will not have math homework Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. Check your homework calendar for homework Wednesday.
Science: We are moving from seeds to roots this week.
Here's to a wonderful week!!
Literacy: This is a Reading Street review week. We will not have a spelling test this week or small groups. I am still sending a Spelling Packet for homework. This is due Thursday. We are taking a big unit test. We are going to take this test in small sections.
Math: Our next math test is Tuesday. We finished the study guide Friday. Please make sure you help your student prepare for the test. We will not have math homework Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. Check your homework calendar for homework Wednesday.
Science: We are moving from seeds to roots this week.
Here's to a wonderful week!!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Week Six
Whew! What a fun filled family weekend! Unfortunately I did not spend much time on school work so I am just getting around to posting this week's blog. Here's what's in store for the week:
Literacy:
We are reading a story about Yosemite. We watched a documentary about the park last week to build background knowledge for the story. Spelling packets are due Friday.
Math:
We are continuing with number stories and starting a discussion about prime and composite numbers. I am not too sure about daily homework this week. Keep an eye on the homework calendar to stay up to date.
Science:
Thank you for sending in plants and plant parts! We are continuing our learning about seeds. One of the activities we are going to do this week will take us outside to explore the plants at Amelia Elementary. What a great week to experience science outside!
Social Studies:
We are going to continue with map skills.
Other News:
Interims went home Friday. If you would like a conference please call or send in a note. I can meet in the mornings at 8:25. I am not able to meet in the afternoon.
Literacy:
We are reading a story about Yosemite. We watched a documentary about the park last week to build background knowledge for the story. Spelling packets are due Friday.
Math:
We are continuing with number stories and starting a discussion about prime and composite numbers. I am not too sure about daily homework this week. Keep an eye on the homework calendar to stay up to date.
Science:
Thank you for sending in plants and plant parts! We are continuing our learning about seeds. One of the activities we are going to do this week will take us outside to explore the plants at Amelia Elementary. What a great week to experience science outside!
Social Studies:
We are going to continue with map skills.
Other News:
Interims went home Friday. If you would like a conference please call or send in a note. I can meet in the mornings at 8:25. I am not able to meet in the afternoon.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Week 5
Last week was a great week! I was so happy to hear from parents who are concerned with keeping up with school work. It is such good news to hear how much support you are giving at home! This week we have a lot going on:
Literacy:
We are reading a modern day fairy tale called "The Horned Toad Prince". Spelling packets are due Friday. We also have our weekly reading and spelling tests Friday.
Math:
We are continuing with multiplication. We will explore number stories. Here is this week's homework:
Monday SL 3.7
Tuesday SL 3.8
Wednesday SL 3.9
Thursday SL 3.10
Science:
Plants! We started talking about cells last week. This week we will take a cell quiz and start talking about seeds. We are also going to review the scientific process with plants and our mealworms. I am assigning science homework for the first time. I would like everyone to bring in a plant or part of a plant by Thursday. These will stay in our room for a while, but I will be happy to send plants home after our unit.
Social Studies:
This week we will continue map skills by reading a compass rose and using scale.
Literacy:
We are reading a modern day fairy tale called "The Horned Toad Prince". Spelling packets are due Friday. We also have our weekly reading and spelling tests Friday.
Math:
We are continuing with multiplication. We will explore number stories. Here is this week's homework:
Monday SL 3.7
Tuesday SL 3.8
Wednesday SL 3.9
Thursday SL 3.10
Science:
Plants! We started talking about cells last week. This week we will take a cell quiz and start talking about seeds. We are also going to review the scientific process with plants and our mealworms. I am assigning science homework for the first time. I would like everyone to bring in a plant or part of a plant by Thursday. These will stay in our room for a while, but I will be happy to send plants home after our unit.
Social Studies:
This week we will continue map skills by reading a compass rose and using scale.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Week Four
Did your student tell you about the autumnal equinox? If not ask them what it is!
http://http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/au/Autumn_equinox
Literacy
This week we are reading a story called "From the Banks of Plum Creek". For those of us who enjoy Little House on the Prairie we will find some familiar characters. Remember those homework packet are due every Friday. Last week I was missing about five of them. Turning them in late is better than not turning them in at all. We are taking our first official reading test this Friday. We have been practicing together for 2 weeks. This week everyone is on their own! We are also going to officially start our small reading groups.
Math
We are on to multiplication this week! We will do a lot of playing around with numbers in order to learn the basics of multiplication. Look for homework every night. I would encourage you to check the homework even if your students says it is finished. I will assign homework Monday - Thursday. Our next test will be in about two weeks. In the meantime practice those facts! Here are some helpful web pages:
http://http://multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm
http://http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
http://http://www.playkidsgames.com/mathGames.htm
Other Business
I want to apologize for sending the Wednesday folders home late this week. I am having a hard time getting used to the end-of-day routines so I kept forgetting. A student suggested that we pass them out in the morning! Why didn't I think of that! From now on you can expect to get them every Wednesday.
http://http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/au/Autumn_equinox
Literacy
This week we are reading a story called "From the Banks of Plum Creek". For those of us who enjoy Little House on the Prairie we will find some familiar characters. Remember those homework packet are due every Friday. Last week I was missing about five of them. Turning them in late is better than not turning them in at all. We are taking our first official reading test this Friday. We have been practicing together for 2 weeks. This week everyone is on their own! We are also going to officially start our small reading groups.
Math
We are on to multiplication this week! We will do a lot of playing around with numbers in order to learn the basics of multiplication. Look for homework every night. I would encourage you to check the homework even if your students says it is finished. I will assign homework Monday - Thursday. Our next test will be in about two weeks. In the meantime practice those facts! Here are some helpful web pages:
http://http://multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm
http://http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
http://http://www.playkidsgames.com/mathGames.htm
Other Business
I want to apologize for sending the Wednesday folders home late this week. I am having a hard time getting used to the end-of-day routines so I kept forgetting. A student suggested that we pass them out in the morning! Why didn't I think of that! From now on you can expect to get them every Wednesday.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Week Three
On to week three!!
Literacy:
This week in Reading Street we are reading a story about Lewis and Clark. Remember Spelling Packets are due Friday. It looks like most of our class remembered to turn it in last week. Also remember that we have a Spelling test and Reading test at the end of every week. Please make sure you are reviewing spelling word and vocabulary words at home. Both lists can be found in the Spelling Packet.
I am going to start our small reading groups this week. Most of the work for these groups can be finished in class. You may want to ask your student if they need to bring the work home to get it finished.
Math:
We are still working on whole numbers this week. We will review the information from last week and take a test on Thursday or Friday. Look for a study guide to come home at the beginning of the week.
Science:
This week we will study and practice the scientific process. Things are going to get a little buggy in our classroom! :)
Literacy:
This week in Reading Street we are reading a story about Lewis and Clark. Remember Spelling Packets are due Friday. It looks like most of our class remembered to turn it in last week. Also remember that we have a Spelling test and Reading test at the end of every week. Please make sure you are reviewing spelling word and vocabulary words at home. Both lists can be found in the Spelling Packet.
I am going to start our small reading groups this week. Most of the work for these groups can be finished in class. You may want to ask your student if they need to bring the work home to get it finished.
Math:
We are still working on whole numbers this week. We will review the information from last week and take a test on Thursday or Friday. Look for a study guide to come home at the beginning of the week.
Science:
This week we will study and practice the scientific process. Things are going to get a little buggy in our classroom! :)
Monday, September 12, 2011
Week Two
The first week of school was great! Even though there were headaches getting to school and trying to get home our class had an awesome time! Last week we got to know each other and reviewed our school rules. This week is when the real learning begins!
Literacy:
Our story this week is from the book Because of Winn Dixie. If you haven't read the book yet I do suggest it. The story is great for fourth graders and adults. As we read the story we will be reviewing sequence. Our first Spelling Packet was passed out today. Remember this is due Friday.
Math:
Math this week is all about numbers and operations. Check your student's homework folder each night for homework.
Science:
In Science this week we are talking about observations, classifications, and the Scientific Process. Ask your student what we did today. Many of the hands on experiments and demonstrations can be done at home.
Have a great week!
Literacy:
Our story this week is from the book Because of Winn Dixie. If you haven't read the book yet I do suggest it. The story is great for fourth graders and adults. As we read the story we will be reviewing sequence. Our first Spelling Packet was passed out today. Remember this is due Friday.
Math:
Math this week is all about numbers and operations. Check your student's homework folder each night for homework.
Science:
In Science this week we are talking about observations, classifications, and the Scientific Process. Ask your student what we did today. Many of the hands on experiments and demonstrations can be done at home.
Have a great week!
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Week One
I can't believe it's the first week of school!! This summer just flew by. Please take a minute to read the note I sent home about this school year. Clicking on the title of this post will link you to another copy of this letter.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
The OAA and Family Science Night
The OAA is quickly approaching! We are spending some time in class preparing, but there is an easy way you can prepare at home. The Ohio Department of Education has a very user friendly web site for families to use to prepare for the test and ease some worries. Click the title of this post and follow the link and the step by step directions. Parents I encourage you to try out some of the test questions. Are you smarter than your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader? :) FYI: Family Science Night will be on April 19th. I am very excited to share science will the entire Amelia family.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Have you seen this web site? http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/ It is a great science site for kids! Spend some time this weekend taking a look at some of the stories and playing some of the games.
Happy three day weekend!
Mrs. Langdon
Happy three day weekend!
Mrs. Langdon
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