Monday, April 30, 2012

Science Question of the Day

nSeasons change as:
a)A) Earth rotates on its axis.
b)B) Earth revolves around the sun.
c)C) Earth changes shape.
d)D) The moon revolves around Earth.

A+ Spellers

Jesse
Nick
Haley
Emily
Alyssa
Tony
Aliza
Brady
Mackenzie
Chase
Bryuna
Karter
Shaston
Elizabeth
Evan
NiJay
Ava
Alesha

It's a big list this week. Great job to all!

Friday, April 27, 2012

Inventions Due Monday

Monday is the big day. The projects for the invention convention are due Monday April 30th (The students have had the paper since March 26th). If they are turned in late the grade drops drastically. I have already seen a few and they are looking great!

Today's Review

Today's Jeopardy

Although the slideshow doesn't work, you can scroll through to see all the questions. Quiz your child on a few to see how they are doing.

Morning Question

Another science discussion question.


The sun shines in space as it does on Earth. Yet it is freezing cold in space. What causes this difference?
a)a)Earth has trees and space doesn’t.
b)b)Earth has air (Atmosphere) and space doesn’t.
c)c)Earth is round and space has no shape.
d)d)Earth has a molted (melted) core.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Ice Cream Sundaes

The students who turned in a Young Author's book this year will be rewarded with an ice cream sundae this Friday. The books turned out amazing and those students really deserve it. Great job authors!

Science Question


nWe didn't have a chance to discuss this today, but we will be doing so tomorrow. I think this is a great discussion question.
 
 
Wind would not blow if which of the following didn’t happen?
a)Trees didn’t shake.
b)The ocean didn’t have waves.
c)The sun didn’t heat the air.
d)Earth didn’t revolve around the sun.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Morning Work


lHere is the morning work we worked on to begin our day. The students are really excited about the ability to do long division. We even had some students wanting do problems on the board just because.
 
 
Math:
Solve the following problems on your paper:
 
 428 x 3 =   45,372 x 5 =   832/7=
l
l 
Science:
Which action could most directly result in you catching a cold?
a)Standing in the rain
b)Getting cold feet
c)Someone sneezing on you
d)Eating the wrong food

Friday, April 20, 2012

A+ Spellers

Bryuna
Elizabeth
Evan
Jesse
Mackenzie
Alayah
Aaron
Alyssa
Nicholas
Karter
Ava
Aliza
Brady
Larissa
Leah
Shaston
Tony
Haley

Great job spellers of the week!

Morning Science Problem

Pretend that you have a friend who catches a lot of colds. Give this friend two science-based tips for catching fewer colds.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Reviewing

We are back in full ISTEP review form. The next week and a half will be reviewing over skills we have taught, but might need to brush up on. We have already played two review games this week. I hope to be prepared and ready for the test on April 30th.

Friday, April 13, 2012

A+ Spellers

Evan
Elizabeth
Jesse
Mackenzie
Emily
Leah
Brady
Karter
Alesha
Aliza
Alyssa
Aaron
Nick
Tony
Haley


Great job with studying your words!

Monday, April 9, 2012

A+ Spellers

Elizabeth
Haley
Mackenzie
Aliza
Emily
Tony
Leah
Alesha
Logan
Karter
Alyssa
Shaston

Great job on your test spellers!
Powered By LifeWidget

FWCS

Mission
Fort Wayne Community Schools educates all students to high standards
enabling them to become productive, responsible citizens.
Vision
Fort Wayne Community Schools will be the school system of choice and a
source of community pride.

Core Values
We value:
  • Student achievement as the heart of our work.
  • Equity in educational opportunities.
  • The diversity and uniqueness of our district and community.
  • The accountability of the school board, the administration, employees and teaching professionals.
  • Open and honest communication with our community, parents, and students.
  • Partnerships with business, governmental, and community agencies.
  • Our community’s support, sacrifice, and contributions.
  • The ability to change and meet all challenges.
  • Facilities that are clean, safe, and well-maintained.