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Polygons part II

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Crazy 11

Here are few videos you can have you child work on when they have a little down time over the break.

Polygons

During this holiday season take a minute to watch this if you haven't seen it on edmodo.

Learning about polygons

Friday's Party

We have assigned different odds and ends to specific students. For example, one student is bring cups. Another student is bringing plates. If your child doesn't have a specific item he/she signed up for feel free to send in some type of treat (pretzels, cupcakes, cookies, candy, etc.).

We have had many students already bring in their wrapped book for the book exchange. Send them in ahead of time so there isn't anyone forgetting to do so on Friday. Thanks. The kids are really excited!

Homework Help

If any of the students want to check one problem of their homework it is posted on Edmodo. They can also print it if they need an extra copy. Also, make sure each student views the video on Edmodo about fractions and decimals.

A+ Spellers

Lauren
Megan
Brady
Galeena
Madison
Logan
Kylee
Blake
Amarrion
Alana
Kim


Great job spellers!


We will not have a list this week.

Party Friday

We will have a small Christmas Party with cookies, chips, pretzels, and more. I asked each student to talk with their parents about what they might want to bring in. We will need some students to bring in things like paper plates, napkins, cups, and juice. I will send home a sheet in the next day or so with a signup so everyone doesn't bring the same thing.

Also, I explained we will have a small book exchange. Each student should bring in a book wrapped in newspaper, wrapping paper, or whatever. I told the students they should bring a book that is collecting dust on their book shelves. If a student wants to go to the store and buy a new book to put in the book exchange that would be fine, but it isn't necessary. The idea is to exchange a book and get a book. Please have the students start sending those in and we will place them under our tree for Friday.

Homework Help

Just in case the students had any questions or need a little boost, here is their homework. It is posted on Edmodo as well.

A+ Spellers

Megan
Lacie
Layla
Broderick
Jaedyn
Makenzie
Logan
Blake
Kylee
Amarrion
Alana
Kim
Alicia
Brady
Galeena
Lauren
Madison

Great job to all the spellers who made the list!

Science Question

If an apple tree did not make any flowers, what would happen?

a) 

a) It would make seeds but not apples.

b)b) It would not make any apples or seeds.

c)c) It would make smaller apples than usual.

d)d) It would make more apples than usual.

 

 

This was an interesting discussion question. There was a lot of confusion with this question before we answered it.

Homework Help

Just in case your child is having problems with tonight's homework, here is a video to help. They can also check Edmodo to find it there.

Science Question

What does a plant need to make its food?

a)a) sugar, sunlight, and dirt

b)b) Sugar, water, and carbon dioxide

c)c) Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide

d)d) Sunlight, water, and dirt 

This was a tricky question for the students because it was asking about making its food.

Morning Science Question

Which of the following makes its own food using energy from the sun?

a)a) Green algae

b)b) Trees

c)c) Sunflowers

d)d) All of the above

Bonus: What do you call the process that plants use to make their own food?

Photosynthesis

A+ Spellers

Hunter
Grace
Galeena
Lauren
Michael
Ashley
Makenzie
Blake
Logan
Kylee
Alana
Madison
Alicia
Trey
Megan
Lacie
Layla
Brady
Corey
Kim


It is a great list this week! Well done.

Science Question

What is the lowest number of cells a living organism can have? 

 

a) ½

b) 1 

c) 7 

d) 566,892

Testing

We will have a Math test tomorrow. We did a lot of reviewing today. Ask your child what will be on the test.


We will also be taking a Heath test on Thursday. The students have a Health sheet that has every piece of information they will need.

Science Question

nPlants can have many different sorts of roots. What are two functions that nearly all roots share?

nOne function of a root is to absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Another function of a root is to hold a plant in place.

Morning Science Question

Like all living things, trees need water. Where does a tree get most of its water?

a) Pools of rainwater collect on the leaves.

b) The trunk soaks up rainwater.

c) Streams of water run down branches.

d) Roots soak up water from the soil.

Roadrunners

This week our story is about a brave roadrunner. We watched a quick video today. We also have been working on an informational paragraph and illustration.

A+ Spellers

Alicia
Kylee
Alana
Lauren
Ashley
Lacie
Megan
Layla
Corey
Logan
Blake
Galeena
Amarrion
Jaedyn
Conner
Brady
Kim

Welcome to the list! Great to see you made it this week.

Tonight's Homework

The students were sent home with their reading books. They are to read pages 253-263. Then they are to use the piece of blank paper they received in class to answer the question on page 257. Each student wrote this in his/her assignment book for reference.

Topic 5 Math Test

We spent some time today playing a math review game of Jeopardy. Most of the information that will be on the test was discussed today in class.

Skills that will be on the test are multiplying two, three, and four digit numbers by a one digit number. Also, estimating a product in a multiplication number sentence. Finally, multiplying extended facts (20 x 8=160).

A+ Spellers

Lauren
Broderick
Blake
Trey
Grace
Michael
Alicia
Alana
Kylee
Corey
Megan
Kim

Congratulations to the few spellers that made the list this week!

Math Homework Tonight

Tonight's homework is slightly different than the students are used to. They are to complete p.122 #8-24 even only. The directions tell them to find the product, but I explained to the students they need to make an estimate and find the actual product for each problem when it is appropriate.


For Example:

Actual Product:
349 x 8 =    2,792

Estimate (Round the larger number to the largest place value):
300 x 8 = 2,400

Idioms

Here is a fun site all about idioms. I shared a few with the class today. Share a few more!


Idioms

Field Day

We are hoping that Field Day will happen this week. It will be Friday if weather allows.

Reading

This week we are reading about Thomas Edison and Ben Franklin. Our skill this week is Problem/Solution. We shared a few examples in the classroom today. We also found a few idioms as we read. The students came up with some funny idioms they have heard in the past.

A+ Spellers

Kylee
Michael
Alicia
Galeena
Conner
Brady
Lacie
Megan
Alana
Jaedyn
Grace
Logan
Madison
Lauren
Trey
Blake
Ashley
Makenzie
Amarrion

Nicely done this week. Keep on spelling!

Picture Retakes

Any child that needs to get his or her picture retaken can do so on November 1.

Skating Party

Where: Bells

When: Friday, October 26
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: $3.00 / Skate Rental $1.00
Theme: Costume Night


Hot Dog, Bag of Chips, Pop
$3.00

Math Test

We will have a math test tomorrow. Here are some examples the students will see:

Estimating Sums/Differences

23 + 46 =                                 579 - 321 =
20 + 50 = 70                            600 - 300 = 300


Adding/Subtracting Whole Numbers

46 + 93 =
392 - 183 =


Subtracting Across Zeros

1000 - 723 =



Finally, the students will see some word problems that pertain to the skills above.

A+ Spellers

Makenzie
Trey
Blake
Ashley
Kylee
Brady
Kim
Layla
Megan
Corey
Lacie
Logan
Jaedyn
Grace
Hunter
Lauren
Broderick
Madison
Amarrion
Galeena

A huge list again this week. Excellent work A+ spellers!

Every Vote Counts

Our class voted last week. Ask your child some questions about the election. They may know a little more than you think.

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Science Poster

The students have a poster due tomorrow based on the safety list discussed in class yesterday. They already have the poster. Their posters are due tomorrow. They should represent one of the safety rules discussed with a picture. Many of the students turned them in today.

Field Day

As a reminder to parents, please have your child dressed appropriately for Thursday. They will be outside participating in activities most of the afternoon. Tennis shoes would be great! We look forward to an exciting day.

Science

Next Monday the students will take a Science test. One big part of the test will be drawing and labeling a circuit with a switch. It might sound difficult, but every child has a diagram already drawn out in their notebooks. Ask them to draw an example and label it. If they don't know all the components they still have until Monday to study.

Scholastic Book Orders

I am sending home order forms for people who are interested. Some parents earned a gift card last order from ordering online. This would be a good time to use it. Enjoy! (The link is on the right side of this page.)

Just in case you needed the information again...


If you want the easiest way feel free to order online. Here is the information:

Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: J3G7L

Dear Parent,

Now it's easier than ever to find the perfect books for your child -- shop our NEW online Book Clubs Web site. Choose from a much-wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card to pay.

Best of all, we earn a FREE book for the classroom library every time a parent places an order online.*

It's so simple! Here's how it works:

* SIGN UP at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the "Register" button in the "First Time Here?" section. Register for your own user name and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This unique code ensures that your order is sent to me.

* SELECT the books you'd like to order -- choose from thousands of titles -- many more than in our monthly flyers.

* SEND your order to me online by the due date and your child's books will be delivered directly to my classroom.

Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure.

Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer. But why not see for yourself how convenient it is to order online?

A+ Spellers

Madison
Ashley
Conner
Broderick
Corey
Blake
Jaedyn
Makenzie
Megan
Hunter
Trey
Grace
Logan
Alicia
Amarrion
Galeena
Alana
Lauren
Michael
Kylee
Layla

This is a great list this week. I hope to see this again. Congratulations!

Science Question

Here is a question we discussed briefly this morning.

 

 

What’s one way that plants help people?

a) They add oxygen to the air.

b) They add carbon dioxide to the air.

c) They add oxygen to the soil.

d) They add carbon dioxide to the soil.

Conferences

I sent home a conference sheet with all the students yesterday. I received some back today. Everyone has been placed with a time that turned one in to me. If you have a conflict with the time feel free to send a note in and we can change it if needed. Thank you.

Cross-Country

Each student received a Cross-Country form to take home today. All the details for the race are included on the form. If you have any further questions contact the office and they should be able to answer any specifics.

Reading

Today we read a neat article about a girls baseball league (Think "League of their Own"). We are talking about author's purpose and why an author would write a story. The students did very well with this today and I look forward to what tomorrow will bring.

Math

We just finished Topic 3 (Place Value) last week. Each student received his/her graded test today.

We started addition and subtraction of whole numbers today. We worked on counting up in subtraction and doing mental addition. This gives students a better understanding of what is happening when they are subtracting or adding rather than just producing an answer. The next few days will be spent learning how to add and subtract larger numbers and how to accurately check the work.

A+ Spellers

Amarrion
Megan
Trey
Logan
Lauren
Alana
Broderick
Layla
Kim
Conner
Kylee
Galeena
Alicia
Blake
Brady
Ashley

Great job to those of you who made the list. Keep up the great spelling!

Reading Counts

I am sending home a Reading Counts report with each student today. Students should have a minimum of 10 points at this point in the school year. If you see that your child doesn't meet that minimum, encourage them after they are finished with a book they are reading to take a test on it. The report will show you how many tests they have taken and if they have passed the test. Each student has a goal and each student knows their goal.

Assignment Books

I thought I would clarify some information for parents. Every night, Monday through Thursday, the students will have some type of homework. They should also have assignments written in their assignment book each day. If you child doesn't have it written down for some reason, ask them to explain. Also, if your child had his or her name on the board it would be written in there as well. The spelling words for the week should also be copied down and written on Friday for that week.

A+ Spellers

Madison
Alicia
Galeena
Alana
Kylee
Michael
Amarrion
Kim
Megan


Congratulations to the great spellers of the week!

Science Question This Morning

How do warm-blooded animals keep their temperatures constant? 

 

a)

a) They use calories from food to make heat.

b)b) They stay active.

c)c) They draw heat from sunshine.

d)d) They burn fossil fuels. 

 

 

Ask your child if they now can answer correctly. This was a question that most didn't realize.

Schedule Change

We recently had to do some shuffling of schedules in the building to accommodate some other grade levels, so our schedule has changed slightly.

We will now have Media Center on Fridays. All books will need to be turned in for a student to check new books out.

Music will now be Monday mornings which means recorders should be here with each child.

Wednesday is Art.

Thursday is Physical Education. Each student needs to remember to bring gym shoes if they come to school with dress shoes or sandals.

Art To Remember

Each student was given their "Art To Remember" envelope this evening. If you are interested in ordering, the due date is October 11th with payment included. If you don't want to order you simply keep the envelope as a souvenir.

Math

There was some question on last night's homework dealing with place value. For example, students were given a number, 3,358, and asked what the relationship of the 3s would be. We talked about in class that as the values get larger from 10s to 100s each place is ten times greater. So 3,000 would have been 10 times greater than 300. I hope that clears up a little of the confusion.

Reading

Tonight the students have a vocabulary sheet along with a comprehension sheet. Make sure your child always checks to see if there are two sides. The only time we wouldn't do both sides might be on a math sheet and each student will have it written in their assignment book.

Reminder:

Don't forget to build that routine of 20 minutes of reading a night. Thank you!

Math

We started working on a new topic in math today. This topic is completely dedicated to place value. The students worked on writing numbers in three different ways (Standard, Expanded, and Word Form). Quiz your child on large numbers and how to properly say big numbers up to the millions. For example, write a number on a sheet of paper (2,432,700) and see if they can say it (Two million, four hundred thirty-two thousand, seven hundred). We will also begin to identify the value of a specific digit. (Example: the 4 in 53,420 is worth 400). Today was our first day and the students were off and running.

A+ Spellers

Madison
Grace
Blake
Ashley
Michael
Kim
Lacie
Logan
Megan
Cory
Broderick

Nice job. Keep up the good work and make the list next week.

A+ Spellers

Alana
Layla
Kylee
Lauren
Brady
Ashley
Madison
Blake
Makenzie
Grace
Alicia
Galeena
Trey
Megan


Welcome to some of the newcomers. Congrats to all and well done!

Reading Test

Here is an example of the reading test students will see on Fridays. We will take a different type of reading test that will look more like ISTEP from time to time.

Reading Test from dburgette

Today in Math

Here is a little bit from the math we did today. The students were called on and were able to write and design the following problem on the screen.

Thanks Galeena for the array!




This table was a team effort.