Thursday, December 20, 2012

Happy Birthday Kevin

We celebrated Kevin's birthday with Mrs. Vierling and his sister Lexi!

Math Moment of the Week

Check out Will's math moment from this week. He used the writing process to help brainstorm, draft, edit, revise, and publish! I hope we all can learn from this stellar work!

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Homework, Wednesday, December 19th

READING:
Read for 30+ minutes in your JUST RIGHT book and log at HOME. Remember to stop and jot down your thoughts you are having and IDEAS you are growing. Put all of your post-its in your reading notebook.

Shop for JR books off your list. Make sure you have a stack of 4-5 books!

Decorate your Holiday Reading Notebook.
Work on adding to your reading notebook:
1. Create a log
2.Make a list of books to read (at least 5)
3. Set a goal for yourself (what do you want to accomplish?
4. What reading work will you do? (Book talk/study characters/develop a theory/write a cartoon/ etc)
5. Decorate it!

WRITING WORKSHOP/WORD STUDY:
Published piece Due Tomorrow!

MATH:
Math Moments Remember to challenge yourself this week by trying to extend your moment further.
50 minutes of Dreambox. Log the games played on Dreambox.
https://play.dreambox.com/login/cm3g/oxres
Logs and Journals Due Monday after the break!

Social Studies
Train ride Due tomorrow!

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Homework, Tuesday, December 18th

READING:
Read for 30+ minutes in your JUST RIGHT book and log at HOME. Remember to stop and jot down your thoughts you are having and IDEAS you are growing. Put all of your post-its in your reading notebook.

Shop for JR books off your list. Make sure you have a stack of 4-5 books!

Decorate your Holiday Reading Notebook.
Work on adding to your reading notebook:
1. Create a log
2.Make a list of books to read (at least 5)
3. Set a goal for yourself (what do you want to accomplish?
4. What reading work will you do? (Book talk/study characters/develop a theory/write a cartoon/ etc)
5. Decorate it!

WRITING WORKSHOP/WORD STUDY:
Publish based on goal.

MATH:
Math Moments Remember to challenge yourself this week by trying to extend your moment further.
50 minutes of Dreambox. Log the games played on Dreambox.
https://play.dreambox.com/login/cm3g/oxres
Logs and Journals Due Monday after the break!

Monday, December 17, 2012

Homework Monday December 17th

READING:
Read for 30+ minutes in your JUST RIGHT book and log at HOME. Remember to stop and jot down your thoughts you are having and IDEAS you are growing. Put all of your post-its in your reading notebook.

Shop for JR books off your list. Make sure you have a stack of 4-5 books!

WRITING WORKSHOP/WORD STUDY:
Publish based on goal.

MATH:
Math Moments Remember to challenge yourself this week by trying to extend your moment further.
50 minutes of Dreambox. Log the games played on Dreambox.
https://play.dreambox.com/login/cm3g/oxres
Logs and Journals Due Monday after the break!

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Happy Birthday Hayden! May your birthday be filled with sunshine and smiles, laughter, and cheer.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Homework Friday, December 14th

READING:
Read for 30+ minutes in your JUST RIGHT book and log at HOME. Remember to stop and jot down your thoughts you are having and IDEAS you are growing. Put all of your post-its in your reading notebook.

Add on to your sections of JUST RIGHT books in your notebook that you would like to read using http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/. Make sure you have 4-5 JR books on deck at all times!

WRITING WORKSHOP/WORD STUDY:
Edit and revise your pieces.

MATH:
Math Moments Remember to challenge yourself this week by trying to extend your moment further.
50 minutes of Dreambox. Log the games played on Dreambox.
https://play.dreambox.com/login/cm3g/oxres
Logs and Journals Due Monday .

Thursday, December 13, 2012

That Quiz


Homework Thursday, December 13th

READING:
Read for 30+ minutes in your JUST RIGHT book and log at HOME. Remember to stop and jot down your thoughts you are having and IDEAS you are growing. Put all of your post-its in your reading notebook.

Add on to your sections of JUST RIGHT books in your notebook that you would like to read using http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/. Make sure you have 4-5 JR books on deck at all times!

WRITING WORKSHOP/WORD STUDY:
Revising
Revising looking at dialogue--SEE SHEET

MATH:
Math Moments Remember to challenge yourself this week by trying to extend your moment further.
50 minutes of Dreambox. Log the games played on Dreambox.
https://play.dreambox.com/login/cm3g/oxres
Logs and Journals Due Monday .

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Math Moment of the Week

Check out how Katie organized her math moment in a clear and organized manner. She also uses labels effectively.

Homework Wednesday, Dec 12th

READING:
Read for 30+ minutes in your JUST RIGHT book and log at HOME. Remember to stop and jot down your thoughts you are having and IDEAS you are growing. Put all of your post-its in your reading notebook.

Add on to your sections of JUST RIGHT books in your notebook that you would like to read using http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/. Make sure you have 4-5 JR books on deck at all times!

WRITING WORKSHOP/WORD STUDY:
Finish drafting your scenes/endings/Leads
Catch up on Word Study if you need to.
YELLOW Group: Study if needed!

MATH:
Math Moments Remember to challenge yourself this week by trying to extend your moment further.
50 minutes of Dreambox. Log the games played on Dreambox.
https://play.dreambox.com/login/cm3g/oxres
Logs and Journals Due Monday .

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Homework Tuesday, December 11th

READING:
Read for 30+ minutes in your JUST RIGHT book and log at HOME. Remember to stop and jot down your thoughts you are having and IDEAS you are growing. Put all of your post-its in your reading notebook.

Add on to your sections of JUST RIGHT books in your notebook that you would like to read using http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/. Make sure you have 4-5 JR books on deck at all times!

WRITING WORKSHOP/WORD STUDY:
Finish drafting your scenes/endings
Catch up on Word Study if you need to.
YELLOW Group: Study if needed!

MATH:
Math Moments Remember to challenge yourself this week by trying to extend your moment further.
50 minutes of Dreambox. Log the games played on Dreambox.
https://play.dreambox.com/login/cm3g/oxres
Logs and Journals Due Monday .

Monday, December 10, 2012

Homework Monday, December 10th

READING:
Read for 30+ minutes in your JUST RIGHT book and log at HOME. Remember to stop and jot down your thoughts you are having and IDEAS you are growing. Put all of your post-its in your reading notebook.

Add on to your sections of JUST RIGHT books in your notebook that you would like to read using http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/. Make sure you have 4-5 JR books on deck at all times!

WRITING WORKSHOP/WORD STUDY:
Finish drafting your scenes.
Catch up on Word Study if you need to.
YELLOW Group: Study if needed!

MATH:
Math Moments Remember to challenge yourself this week by trying to extend your moment further.
50 minutes of Dreambox. Log the games played on Dreambox.
https://play.dreambox.com/login/cm3g/oxres
Logs and Journals Due Monday .

Friday, December 7, 2012

Week in Review 12/3 - 12/7

1. We just earned a compliment this morning because we were trying our best as Writers and Mathematicians. MA
2. We started the Geography Bee on Wednesday and so far Harrison is in the lead with 4 points out of 4 rounds. We will be entering our 5th round and it is getting harder because we are not receiving choices, so guessing it not as reliable as it has been. AA & MA
3. In reading workshop we are reading nonfiction and learning about JR books! We have been using Booksource and Scholastic Book Wizard to help us find JR books. In nonfiction, we are working on revving up our minds and finding the main ideas and supporting details of the text. If we do not have a pencil, we can use our hand to show the main idea and our fingers to show the supporting details. GS
4. Today, we came into the classroom and noticed that Ollie, Mrs. Newkirks class elf, was on our door. Her class was being naughty so he came over to hang with us for the day. AN
5. We started a new read aloud, "Tales of a Fouth Grade Nothing." It is mostly about a boy named Peter and his brother Fudge. Fudge gets into trouble ALL the time! So far, Fudge made his dad lose his important account with Juicy O and he also has stolen Peter's turtle and put him on his brothers arm to wake him up.  KC , WS & AA
6. We celebrated Jake's birthday yesterday and ate delicious cupcakes. Jake's mother, brother, and sister came in to celebrate. They read, "How To Train Your Dragon." CO
7. Miss Sproch is not giving us reminders to listen with attention anymore. We are responsible for doing this on our own now. If we aren't listening with attention, we will lose some model citizen time. RB
8. Julia gave us a book, "In a Glass Grimmly" that was signed by the author. It is a museum only copy. GS
9. Miss Sproch decorated our class with Christmas lights to get into the holiday spirit. HP
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Homework Friday, December 7th

READING:
Read for 30+ minutes in your JUST RIGHT book and log at HOME. Remember to stop and jot down your thoughts you are having and IDEAS you are growing. Put all of your post-its in your reading notebook.

Create a section in your notebook of JUST RIGHT books that you would like to read using Booksource.com then go out and find these books. Start collecting some of these books so you will have a stack of JR books on deck for you to read next! Your reading bin should have 4-5 JR books.

WRITING WORKSHOP/WORD STUDY:
Catch up if you need to. YELLOW Group: Study if needed!

MATH:
Math Moments Remember to challenge yourself this week by trying to extend your moment further.
50 minutes of Dreambox. Log the games played on Dreambox.
https://play.dreambox.com/login/cm3g/oxres
Logs and Journals Due Monday .

Happy Birthday Jake!

We celebrated with a wonderful read aloud from "How To Train Your Dragon." Fun times with the Wade Family!

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Happy Birthday Jake! Enjoy this very special day!

HOMEWORK Thursday, December 6th

READING:
Read for 30+ minutes in your JUST RIGHT book and log at HOME. Remember to stop and jot down your thoughts you are having and IDEAS you are growing. Put all of your post-its in your reading notebook.

Create a section in your notebook of JUST RIGHT books that you would like to read using Booksource.com then go out and find these books. You can look at the Ox Ridge Library or any public library. Maybe you might want to make a list for the upcoming holiday! Start bringing these in!

WRITING WORKSHOP/WORD STUDY:
Catch up if you need to. YELLOW Group: Study if needed!

MATH:
Math Moments Remember to challenge yourself this week by trying to extend your moment further.
50 minutes of Dreambox. Log the games played on Dreambox.
https://play.dreambox.com/login/cm3g/oxres
Logs and Journals Due Monday .

OTHER:
STAR WRITING PROMPT Due Friday

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Homework Wednesday, December 5th

READING:
Read for 30+ minutes in your JUST RIGHT book and log at HOME. Remember to stop and jot down your thoughts you are having and IDEAS you are growing. Put all of your post-its in your reading notebook.

Create a section in your notebook of JUST RIGHT books that you would like to read using Booksource.com then go out and find these books. You can look at the Ox Ridge Library or any public library. Maybe you might want to make a list for the upcoming holiday! Start bringing these in!

WRITING WORKSHOP/WORD STUDY:
Catch up if you need to. Blue Group: Study if needed!

MATH:
Math Moments Remember to challenge yourself this week by trying to extend your moment further.
50 minutes of Dreambox. Log the games played on Dreambox.
https://play.dreambox.com/login/cm3g/oxres
Logs and Journals Due Monday .

OTHER:
STAR WRITING PROMPT Due Friday

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Homework, Tuesday December 4th

READING:
 Read for 30+ minutes in your JUST RIGHT book and log at HOME. Remember to stop and jot down your thoughts you are having and IDEAS you are growing. Put all of your post-its in your reading notebook.

Create a section in your notebook of JUST RIGHT books that you would like to read using Booksource.com then go out and find these books. You can look at the Ox Ridge Library or any public library. Maybe you might want to make a list for the upcoming holiday! Start bringing these in!

WRITING WORKSHOP/WORD STUDY:
Catch up if you need to. Blue Group: Study if needed!

MATH:
Math Moments Remember to challenge yourself this week by trying to extend your moment further.   
50 minutes of Dreambox. Log the games played on Dreambox.
https://play.dreambox.com/login/cm3g/oxres
 
Logs and Journals Due Monday .

OTHER:
STAR WRITING PROMPT Due Friday

Monday, December 3, 2012

Homework Monday, December 3rd

READING: Read for 30+ minutes in your JUST RIGHT book and log at HOME. Remember to stop and jot down your thoughts you are having and IDEAS you are growing. Put all of your post-its in your reading notebook.
                    Create a section in your notebook of JUST RIGHT books that you would like to read using Booksource.com then go out and find these books. You can look at the Ox Ridge Library or any public library. Maybe you might want to make a list for the upcoming holiday!

WRITING WORKSHOP/WORD STUDY: Catch up if you need to. Blue Group: Study if needed!

MATH: Math Moments & 50 minutes of Dreambox. Log the games played on Dreambox. Logs and Journals Due Monday

https://play.dreambox.com/login/cm3g/oxres

REPORT CARDS: Please share with your parents and have them return the envelope signed at their conference.

OTHER: STAR WRITING PROMPT Due Friday