Sorry for the late posting.
If you did not get an email from the school about signing up for a foreign language next year, please contact kevin.hamilton@cesuvt.org asap. Apparently they are time sensitive.
Today we practiced SBACs by logging in and remembering how the test works in math. We start next Tuesday and have four sessions, Tuesday Thursday May 3 and 5 and Tuesday Thursday May 10 and 12. Try not to be absent or you will need to make them up.
Tomorrow is supposed to be the last day to work on the social studies assessment. We will consider another day at the end of the period if it feels necessary.
We continue to work on our Latin America novels - reading with an eye toward writing - and writing about what we read with thoughtful analysis.
Homework today:
Math - test tomorrow - review those red problems
LA - write one journal entry on your book, 8 sentences for word study or one more page of vocab.
Read read read if you can (read over the weekend if you get over booked with math studying)
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Wednesday 4-27-16
Homework:
LA 1 journal entry for Latin American book. Read as much as you can. 1 full page. Try to use "one example of this is...." or something like that.
Math: Math final is on Friday. Practice test worksheet today. You only must read and decide if it is green light (you got it), yellow light (I have some questions) or red light ( I have no idea how to do this)
We worked hard on our Latin America assessment. Some of us are started that we should be expected to be able to find thing out like how did colonization affect the natives and then how did independence affect them? Did things get better for them? Worse for them?
Yes, it takes some research and a lot of thinking. Then, on top of all of that, can you decide a physical artifact to represent that idea and explain it.
In language arts, we continue to hone our writing about reading skill. We are working on journal writing for our Latin America Partner Read Aloud Project (although we haven't read aloud much lately - we better do that tomorrow.)
Tomorrow we get ready for SBACs by practicing getting on line and doing a bit of one practice test.
LA 1 journal entry for Latin American book. Read as much as you can. 1 full page. Try to use "one example of this is...." or something like that.
Math: Math final is on Friday. Practice test worksheet today. You only must read and decide if it is green light (you got it), yellow light (I have some questions) or red light ( I have no idea how to do this)
We worked hard on our Latin America assessment. Some of us are started that we should be expected to be able to find thing out like how did colonization affect the natives and then how did independence affect them? Did things get better for them? Worse for them?
Yes, it takes some research and a lot of thinking. Then, on top of all of that, can you decide a physical artifact to represent that idea and explain it.
In language arts, we continue to hone our writing about reading skill. We are working on journal writing for our Latin America Partner Read Aloud Project (although we haven't read aloud much lately - we better do that tomorrow.)
Tomorrow we get ready for SBACs by practicing getting on line and doing a bit of one practice test.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Tuesday really
Homework tonight:
LA: READ and make at least 2 more sticky notes and write one more whole page journal entry (like we did in class)
Math: ACE page 101-102, 3 and 4
Today we had extensive discussion and instruction in writing about reading. We all practiced writing and will do one journal entry tonight for homework.
We also got a good start on our social studies assessment - reminder - students may not get any help from parents except for nagging encouragement.
Reminder:
We are still collecting paperwork for My Child As a Learner and Foreign Language.
Foreign Language forms are on a time table, so get your request in asap. Bring to the office or Ms. Lamb
LA: READ and make at least 2 more sticky notes and write one more whole page journal entry (like we did in class)
Math: ACE page 101-102, 3 and 4
Today we had extensive discussion and instruction in writing about reading. We all practiced writing and will do one journal entry tonight for homework.
We also got a good start on our social studies assessment - reminder - students may not get any help from parents except for nagging encouragement.
Reminder:
We are still collecting paperwork for My Child As a Learner and Foreign Language.
Foreign Language forms are on a time table, so get your request in asap. Bring to the office or Ms. Lamb
Monday - really Tuesday morning
Sometimes Mondays get out of hand and I forget to post.
On our first day back from vacation, some of us began science fair planning in earnest (some did this on Friday). Mrs. Babbitt introduced us to some great sources in the library. Remember, since this is a language arts science fair project, everyone needs a source (can be book or online). Here is Ms. Lamb's guide and worksheet due Monday or Friday depending on the group.
I finally sent the progress reports home yesterday. They mostly reflect work done at school, homework and general behavior type things. This is just information in case you need to step up a bit. No one got 4's so don't worry about that.
We introduced the social studies assessment. Kids can work at home, but NO ONE can help them because it is an assessment. We have 4 class periods to accomplish this. It can be finished over the weekend if students work completely on their own. (Nagging is allowed.)
We also began to work earnestly on our book groups. This will be reflected in homework all this week and some next. For the next three weeks students should be READING and WRITING ABOUT READING at home for homework. Students are working to read two Latin America related novels in this time.
Homework for Monday
Math ACE 1 and 2 page 100 to 101
LA Find three interesting or writing worthy parts of your first LA novel to write about in class tomorrow. These should be on sticky notes, Consider:
Something you wonder about
a signpost like a memory moment or an aha moment
something that reminds you of a world event or another book
Interesting words that make you think
characters
strange turns of events
On our first day back from vacation, some of us began science fair planning in earnest (some did this on Friday). Mrs. Babbitt introduced us to some great sources in the library. Remember, since this is a language arts science fair project, everyone needs a source (can be book or online). Here is Ms. Lamb's guide and worksheet due Monday or Friday depending on the group.
I finally sent the progress reports home yesterday. They mostly reflect work done at school, homework and general behavior type things. This is just information in case you need to step up a bit. No one got 4's so don't worry about that.
We introduced the social studies assessment. Kids can work at home, but NO ONE can help them because it is an assessment. We have 4 class periods to accomplish this. It can be finished over the weekend if students work completely on their own. (Nagging is allowed.)
We also began to work earnestly on our book groups. This will be reflected in homework all this week and some next. For the next three weeks students should be READING and WRITING ABOUT READING at home for homework. Students are working to read two Latin America related novels in this time.
Homework for Monday
Math ACE 1 and 2 page 100 to 101
LA Find three interesting or writing worthy parts of your first LA novel to write about in class tomorrow. These should be on sticky notes, Consider:
Something you wonder about
a signpost like a memory moment or an aha moment
something that reminds you of a world event or another book
Interesting words that make you think
characters
strange turns of events
Friday, April 15, 2016
Friday 4-15-16 Awesome Fiesta!
We had a slammin' fiesta today. Each team of five brought us a Latin American food to sample, decorated their station to the rafters, hosted a craft and prepared a game.
We didn't get through every game, so we have some to play after vacation. We played a Latin American themed game of capture the flag and amazingly ended in a 2-2 tie.
Thanks to all who helped make it a great success. Kids brought in food - special shout out to Avery's Tres Leche (some kinds of wonderful milky puddingy cake and the Purple Penguin's amazing taco bar. We had maraca making, mask making, head band creating and all kinds of wonderful works of art. Some observer described our room as looking like "happiness threw up in here." It kind of did.
The Lil' Beans got the most point with over 1200 points (900 is what was needed to get to Tierra Del Fuego). They got the crowns. The Aztec Warriors were close at their heals with more than 1100 points. Well done everyone. After vacation we finish up with our in class assessment project tracing the history from native American civilizations to European colonies to independence. Students will be encouraged to focus on Mexico.
Over vacation, students should try to finish their Latin America novels. We will work more with these after vacation and finish up on Friday.
We didn't get through every game, so we have some to play after vacation. We played a Latin American themed game of capture the flag and amazingly ended in a 2-2 tie.
Thanks to all who helped make it a great success. Kids brought in food - special shout out to Avery's Tres Leche (some kinds of wonderful milky puddingy cake and the Purple Penguin's amazing taco bar. We had maraca making, mask making, head band creating and all kinds of wonderful works of art. Some observer described our room as looking like "happiness threw up in here." It kind of did.
The Lil' Beans got the most point with over 1200 points (900 is what was needed to get to Tierra Del Fuego). They got the crowns. The Aztec Warriors were close at their heals with more than 1100 points. Well done everyone. After vacation we finish up with our in class assessment project tracing the history from native American civilizations to European colonies to independence. Students will be encouraged to focus on Mexico.
Over vacation, students should try to finish their Latin America novels. We will work more with these after vacation and finish up on Friday.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Thursday
I will likely forget to post tomorrow, so I'm posting now.
Mr. Warren has trifolds for sale for the science fair for $5.
Tomorrow is the fiesta - bring any food to share (just a little bit per person) and any supplies for crafts and decorations.
Thursday homework:
Read your L.A. novel
Finish your report
Dress in red and white
Mr. Warren has trifolds for sale for the science fair for $5.
Tomorrow is the fiesta - bring any food to share (just a little bit per person) and any supplies for crafts and decorations.
Thursday homework:
Read your L.A. novel
Finish your report
Dress in red and white
Wednesday 4-13-16
We had quite the water cycle extravaganza here today. Epic, Vivace and Mrs. Lavalee's 4th grade came to witness an learn.
In LA/SS we all worked to finish our handwritten notes and boxes and bullets outline. This is homework as tomorrow we write our reports only looking at our outlines.
Tomorrow we prepare for Round 3 quiz bowl at the end of the day. We also prepare for the fiesta celebration on Friday.
If you have any Latin America related food around, you are encouraged to have a food choice at your station. We will all create an activity choice (art), an indoor game and an outdoor game. These will be done in stations on Friday.
Don't forget - party this Friday after school. You need a permission slip and $5. See the BRMS website for more information.
ALSO WEAR BROWN TOMORROW!
Homework:
LA/SS finish 20 notes and boxes and bullets
finish all vocab if in that group
finish all except blind sort if in Ms. Lamb's word study groups.
Read your Latin America novel. Try to finish it by end of vacation.
In LA/SS we all worked to finish our handwritten notes and boxes and bullets outline. This is homework as tomorrow we write our reports only looking at our outlines.
Tomorrow we prepare for Round 3 quiz bowl at the end of the day. We also prepare for the fiesta celebration on Friday.
If you have any Latin America related food around, you are encouraged to have a food choice at your station. We will all create an activity choice (art), an indoor game and an outdoor game. These will be done in stations on Friday.
Don't forget - party this Friday after school. You need a permission slip and $5. See the BRMS website for more information.
ALSO WEAR BROWN TOMORROW!
Homework:
LA/SS finish 20 notes and boxes and bullets
finish all vocab if in that group
finish all except blind sort if in Ms. Lamb's word study groups.
Read your Latin America novel. Try to finish it by end of vacation.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Tuesday 4-12-16
Mr. Meadows is back.
In library today Mrs. Babbitt taught us to use a very cool green screen app on the ipads. We can now do projects standing in Machu Picchu or on top of Mount McKinley, I mean Denali.
We are also moving forward with our books on Latin America. Kids are now encouraged to read as far as they can. Three kids are finished - although their books were short. Now they are encouraged to choose another Latin America novel.
In social studies we started round three reports with another round of new stipulations from Ms. Lamb
1) you must use World Book Online first
2) you must take 20 handwritten notes (due to article read by Ms. Lamb on brain and handwritten notes.)
Tomorrow we do outlines - also handwritten
Thursday we do reports using only notes and outlines - these can be handwritten or typed
Homework tonight:
LA/SS
Word study: 1st sort, sentences and 2nd sort - 3rd page if vocabulary
Read your LA novel for 30 minutes
Math: 3.3 A-B
In library today Mrs. Babbitt taught us to use a very cool green screen app on the ipads. We can now do projects standing in Machu Picchu or on top of Mount McKinley, I mean Denali.
We are also moving forward with our books on Latin America. Kids are now encouraged to read as far as they can. Three kids are finished - although their books were short. Now they are encouraged to choose another Latin America novel.
In social studies we started round three reports with another round of new stipulations from Ms. Lamb
1) you must use World Book Online first
2) you must take 20 handwritten notes (due to article read by Ms. Lamb on brain and handwritten notes.)
Tomorrow we do outlines - also handwritten
Thursday we do reports using only notes and outlines - these can be handwritten or typed
Homework tonight:
LA/SS
Word study: 1st sort, sentences and 2nd sort - 3rd page if vocabulary
Read your LA novel for 30 minutes
Math: 3.3 A-B
Monday, April 11, 2016
Monday 4-11-16
Mr. Meadows is home sick today, so Mrs. Donahue stepped up to sub for him as we are short of subs today for various reasons.
Kids did not have math today. They had a double science class. Today was the last work day for water cycle projects. Tonight is last working chance and present tomorrow if Mr. Meadows is back.
In LA we worked on our reading group books and packet, got new word study for the week and did Amigos work. Remember Round 3 is self directed. You need to finish AT LEAST:
2 fact sheets
1 report including 20 notes or more, outline, sources cited and a report
1 map
Everything else is extra credit for your group including project.
We are completing progress reports for Friday. Students must have finished 2 reports (one for round 1 and round 2) and 3 novels on their reading logs to be completing expected work in class.
We also started Science Fair planning. Next Monday after vacation all students need to declare their question and be ready to do their experiment.
Science Fair documents
Tonight's homework:
LA/SS word study sentences, vocab 2nd page
Math: none today
Science: Finish your project for water cycle
Kids did not have math today. They had a double science class. Today was the last work day for water cycle projects. Tonight is last working chance and present tomorrow if Mr. Meadows is back.
In LA we worked on our reading group books and packet, got new word study for the week and did Amigos work. Remember Round 3 is self directed. You need to finish AT LEAST:
2 fact sheets
1 report including 20 notes or more, outline, sources cited and a report
1 map
Everything else is extra credit for your group including project.
We are completing progress reports for Friday. Students must have finished 2 reports (one for round 1 and round 2) and 3 novels on their reading logs to be completing expected work in class.
We also started Science Fair planning. Next Monday after vacation all students need to declare their question and be ready to do their experiment.
Science Fair documents
Tonight's homework:
LA/SS word study sentences, vocab 2nd page
Math: none today
Science: Finish your project for water cycle
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Thursday 4--7-16
Math
page 78 6-8 and 3.2 C and D
Skill sheet is due tomorrow
Reading for 30 minutes update reading log
LA/SS finish word study whole packet blind sort included
Fact sheet continue
page 78 6-8 and 3.2 C and D
Skill sheet is due tomorrow
Reading for 30 minutes update reading log
LA/SS finish word study whole packet blind sort included
Fact sheet continue
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Tuesday 4-5-16
Ms. Lamb is home sick today so here is a guess at the homework.
LA/SS finish your Amigos work. Prioritize - fact sheet and report. Other work includes: map, extra fact sheets, study guide from class today.
Read your own novel - 30 minutes update your reading log
Math: skill sheet is due Friday. Mr. Meadows likely gave another assignment in class today. Check your assignment books.
See you tomorrow kids.
Monday, April 4, 2016
Monday 4-4-16
Homework:
Math: Skill sheet out today due Friday, Page 76 1 and 2 due tomorrow
Read 30 minute own novel, update reading log, progress reports due out April 16
LA/SS Sort 1, 2 and sentences done by Tuesday
AMIGOS DUE - tonight reports done, Wednesday all work due for Round 2.
It's true that we have whizzed through Round 2, but sometimes, when pressed, we actually can complete things quickly. Well, let's see.
Ms. Lamb is out sick tomorrow. Kids will read a magazine on the Caribbean, jammed full of answers to the quiz bowl questions. They will take notes and be able to use the notes at the quiz on Wednesday.
The most important thing to finish by Wednesday is the report and the fact sheet.
We found out our Latin America book group today and will start reading Wednesday. For the first week or so the books will stay at school and be read aloud to our partners in class. This is the Latin America Partner Read Aloud Project.
Math: Skill sheet out today due Friday, Page 76 1 and 2 due tomorrow
Read 30 minute own novel, update reading log, progress reports due out April 16
LA/SS Sort 1, 2 and sentences done by Tuesday
AMIGOS DUE - tonight reports done, Wednesday all work due for Round 2.
It's true that we have whizzed through Round 2, but sometimes, when pressed, we actually can complete things quickly. Well, let's see.
Ms. Lamb is out sick tomorrow. Kids will read a magazine on the Caribbean, jammed full of answers to the quiz bowl questions. They will take notes and be able to use the notes at the quiz on Wednesday.
The most important thing to finish by Wednesday is the report and the fact sheet.
We found out our Latin America book group today and will start reading Wednesday. For the first week or so the books will stay at school and be read aloud to our partners in class. This is the Latin America Partner Read Aloud Project.
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