Happy Summer

Parents, I has been a great year for me working with you children. Thank you for helping them to be responsible learners and sharing in this journey in life. Hoping you have a wonderful and relaxing summer. --Sally

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders are to finished reading Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. They have no homework. Fourth Grade Students finished reading The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. They have no homework. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students have no homework.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students have no homework. Fourth Grade Fourth graders Have no homework. Fifth Grade Fifth graders have no homework.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students were gone on a field trip to the MIA and did not have math this week. Students are continuing to work on story/word problems using this same technique. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers:5, 7, 12, 6, 1 to make -3; 5, 11, 4, 9, 6, to make 13. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders are doing an alternative activity for 4.1 and 4.2 this week. They used a menu of their choice in class and ordered to their's hearts/stomach's content. They had to figure the tip at 15%, 18%, and 20% and the tax at 6%. They are to come up with 3 totals for the total meal, being careful not to pay tip on the tax or tax on the tip. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers:5, 7, 12, 6, 1 to make -3; 5, 11, 4, 9, 6, to make 13. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders did not have math this week due to a field trip. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers:5, 7, 12, 6, 1 to make -3; 5, 11, 4, 9, 6, to make 13. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders began reading Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. They are to read to Chapter 19, page 93 and write at least a 4 sentence paragraph that is a text-to-self, text, or world connection. Fourth Grade Students began reading The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Their homework is to read to chapter 22. They are to make a list of unfamiliar vocabulary as they read. Students took on literature circle jobs and are assigned to do those jobs for this chapter and the one we read in class. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students red aand discussed a short story and a poem in class. There is no homework.

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Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders began reading Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. They are to read to page 36 and write at least a 4 sentence paragraph that is a text-to-self, text, or world connection. Fourth Grade Students began reading The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Their homework is to read to chapter 16-18. They are to make a list of unfamiliar vocabulary as they read. Students took on literature circle jobs and are assigned to do those jobs for this chapter and the one we read in class. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students evaluated the Trial of the Big Bad wolf. They did an evaluation of the projects done this year. There is no homework.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students are still using Hands on Equations, a way of using manipulatives and algebra problems. Students are now working on story/word problems using this same technique. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers:3, 7, -2, 6, 9 to make 12; 5, -7, 4, 2, 6, to make -9. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders did Bits and Pieces III 3.4 and a quiz this week. That is the homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers:3, 7, -2, 6, 9 to make 12; 5, -7, 4, 2, 6, to make -9. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders are working in Wrapping and Filling. We went over quiz #2 and completed 4.1. That is the homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers:3, 7, -2, 6, 9 to make 12; 5, -7, 4, 2, 6, to make -9. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students are using Hands on Equations, a way of using manipulatives and algebra problems. They are to finish their packet. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers:-3, 7, 2, 5, 8 to make -6; -5, -9, 4, 21, 1, to make 18. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders did Bits and Pieces III 3.1 this week after a quiz. That is the homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers:-3, 7, 2, 5, 8 to make -6; -5, -9, 4, 21, 1, to make 18. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders are working in Wrapping and Filling. They had Quiz #2 and 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4 for this week. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers:-3, 7, 2, 5, 8 to make -6; -5, -9, 4, 21, 1, to make 18. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders finished reading The Green Book by Jill Paton Walsh. They will start a new book next week. Fourth Grade Students began reading The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Their homework is to read to chapter 17. They are to make a list of unfamiliar vocabulary as they read. Students took on literature circle jobs and are assigned to do those jobs for this chapter and the one we read in class. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students presented the Trial of the Big Bad wolf. Next week we will begin something new. There is no homework.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders finished reading The Green Book by Jill Paton Walsh. They need to do a 4 sentence paragraph that is a text to self, text, or world connection. They will also need to start thinking about a project to demonstrate their comprehension. Fourth Grade Students began reading The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Their homework is to read to chapter 9, page 88. They are to make a list of unfamiliar vocabulary as they read and make an illustration of an incident during the first 88 pages that they'd like to share with the class. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students will present the Trial of the Big Bad wolf next week. Each student should be refining their testimony. We will be presenting this next week during class time, 9:30-11:00 on Thursday 5-6. If there is a parent who is a judge or an attorney and would like to be the judge in our trial, it would be great to have a knowledgeable person in this role.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students are using Hands on Equations, a way of using manipulatives and algebra problems. Students are to make up their own thinking problem to bring to class. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers:3, 7, -4, 9, 6 to make -5; -5, 3, 4, 8, 6, to make 16. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders did Bits and Pieces III 2.4 this week. They also have a quiz and a matching worksheet on powers of 10, exponential notation and scientific notation to complete for next week. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers:3, 7, -4, 9, 6 to make -5; -5, 3, 4, 8, 6, to make 16. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders are working in Wrapping and Filling 2.3 and 3.1 for this week. They also heve ACE problems 1-3, 6-11, 15-18, and 25-27 for lessons in unit 2 due next week. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers:3, 7, -4, 9, 6 to make -5; -5, 3, 4, 8, 6, to make 16. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students are using Hands on Equations, a way of using manipulatives and algebra problems. Students are to make up their own thinking problem to bring to class. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers:2, -7, -4, 5, 6 to make -3; 5, 13, -4, 1, 6, to make -14. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders did not have math due to MCA testing this week. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 2, -7, -4, 5, 6 to make -3; 5, 13, -4, 1, 6, to make -14. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders did not have math this week due to MCA testing. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 2, -7, -4, 5, 6 to make -3; 5, 13, -4, 1, 6, to make -14. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders began reading The Green Book by Jill Paton Walsh. They met only once this week due to a 3rd grade field trip. Their home work is to read chapter 1. Fourth Grade Students began reading The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Their homework is to read to chapter 5, page 53. They are to make a list of unfamiliar vocabulary as they read. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students began an activity called On Trial, which is a mock trial of the Big Bad Wolf and the murder of 2 of the three little pigs. Each student should be practicing their part. We will do a dress rehearsal next week. If there is a parent who is a judge or an attorney and would like to be the judge in our trial, please let me know.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders began reading The Green Book by Jill Paton Walsh. They met only once this week due to a 3rd grade field trip. Their home work is to read chapter 1. Fourth Grade Students began reading The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Their homework is to read to chapter 4, page 24. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students began an activity called On Trial, which is a mock trial of the Big Bad Wolf and the murder of 2 of the three little pigs. Each student should be practicing their part. We will do a dress rehearsal next week. If there is a parent who is a judge or an attorney and would like to be the judge in our trial, please let me know.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students are using Hands on Equations, a way of using manipulatives and algebra problems. Students are to make up their own thinking problem to bring to class. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 2, -7, -3, 1, 9 to make 14; 5, 3, 9, 2, 16, to make 12. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders did not have math due to MCA testing this week. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 2, -7, -3, 1, 9 to make 14; 5, 3, 9, 2, 16, to make 12. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders did not have math this week due to MCA testing. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 2, -7, -3, 1, 9 to make 14; 5, 3, 9, 2, 16, to make 12. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students started Hands on Equations, a way of using manipulatives and algebra problems. Students are to make up their own thinking problem to bring to class. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 10, 6, -3, 5, 2 to make 25; 5, 6, -7, 4, 13, to make 16. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders have 2.1-2.3 in Bits and Pieces III this week for homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 10, 6, -3, 5, 2 to make 25; 5, 6, -7, 4, 13, to make 16. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders are in a book called Filling and Wrapping, about volume. They have 1.4, ACE problems 1-14, 2.1 and 2.2 for next week. If they didn't finish that, it's homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 10, 6, -3, 5, 2 to make 25; 5, 6, -7, 4, 13, to make 16. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders have finished reading Pixie and presented their mystery creature in class. We will be starting something new next week. Fourth Grade Students finished The Phantom Tollbooth. They have worked on their projects and have presented them to the class. We will finish this up next week and start a new activity next week. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students began an activity called On Trial, which is a mock trial of the Big Bad Wolf and the murder of 2 of the three little pigs. Each student has an assigned part and will be formulating questions and answers to questions as to what they need to know to be witnesses and attorneys for the trial.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students started Hands on Equations, a way of using manipulatives and algebra problems. There is no additional homework other than the thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 6, 3, 2, -10, 7 to make 11; 3, 21, 11, 4, 6, to make -15. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders did not have class this week. Their homework is the thinking problems. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: -9, 6, 3, 7, 2 to make 12; 5, 2, 7, -4, 16, to make -9. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders started a new book called Filling and Wrapping, about volume. They did 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 in class. If they didn't finish that, it's homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: -9, 6, 3, 7, 2 to make 12; 5, 2, 7, -4, 16, to make -9. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders are still working in Pixie. Their homework is to discuss why tears are warm when they come and why a nose runs cold. Fourth Grade Students began The Phantom Tollbooth. They are to read to page 144 for next week. They are to also to pick a flower and write a paragraph from 4 different points of view. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students chose a book to read independently from a selection of books. They are to finish the book byt the time they return to school. They will be asked to turn in 2 flow maps: one for 10 events in the book with 2 supporting details and one for a character of their choice with 8 events and 2 supporting details. There will be a bubble map for a character of their choice with 10 attributes and one supporting detail for each attribute. Students will have 3 paragraphs that are text to self, text, and world connections of at least 7 sentences each for the book.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders began Pixie last week. Their homework is to think of another example of "2 left feet or 2 right feet". Fourth Grade Students began The Phantom Tollbooth. They are to read to page 144 for next week. They are to also to pick a flower and write a paragraph from 4 different points of view. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students should have finished all their work for The House of Dies Drear. Students have chosen a book to read independently from a selection of books. They are to have at least half the book read by next week. They will be asked to turn in 2 flow maps: one for 10 events in the book with 2 supporting details and one for a character of their choice with 8 events and 2 supporting details. There will be a bubble map for a character of their choice with 10 attributes and one supporting detail for each attribute. Student will have 3 paragraphs that are text to self, text, and world connections of at least 7 sentences each for the book.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students started problem solving packet #2. Their homework is through page 12, problem # 92. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: -9, 6, 3, 7, 2 to make 12; 5, 2, 7, -4, 16, to make -9. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders finished the Problem solving packet. there is no additional homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: -9, 6, 3, 7, 2 to make 12; 5, 2, 7, -4, 16, to make -9. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders are to finish the problem solving packet for next week. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: -9, 6, 3, 7, 2 to make 12; 5, 2, 7, -4, 16, to make -9. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders began Pixie last week. Their homework is to think of another example of "2 left feet or 2 right feet". Fourth Grade Students began The Phantom Tollbooth. They are to read to page 70 for next week. They are to also find one word of their choice and 5 synonyms for it. Students are to pick 3 letters and write how they taste. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students should have finished all their work for The House of Dies Drear. If they asked for an extension, they need to have everything in by next Thursday.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students started problem solving packet #2. Their homework is through page 12, problem # 92. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 5, 10, 3, 17, 8 to make -6; 5, 2, 3, 12, 6, to make -7. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders finished the Problem solving packet. there is no additional homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 5, 10, 3, 17, 8 to make -6; 5, 2, 3, 12, 6, to make -7. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders are to finish page through page 15, problem 91 for next week. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 5, 10, 3, 17, 8 to make -6; 5, 2, 3, 12, 6, to make -7. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders began Pixie this week. There is no homework for the week. Fourth Grade Students finished their books and presentations. There is no homework this week. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students did not meet this week. They are to have a text to self, text or world connection paragraph. Paragraphs must be at least 7 sentences. They are working on a flow map, bubble map and character flow map for two weeks from now. They are also working on 1 individual project for the book. This book is historical fiction about the Underground Railroad and has some spooky parts. If this is done, there is no additional homework. Ask your children about it.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students started problem solving packet #2. Their homework is to make up 3 word problems similar to the few we did in class today. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 4, 13, 2, 7, 4 to make -5; 4, 2, 3, 11, 7, to make -6. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders began Problem solving packets this week and did the first 6 pages. If they did not finish them, they are homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 4, 13, 2, 7, 4 to make -5; 4, 2, 3, 11, 7, to make -6. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders started a problem solving packet this week and are to do to problem 99. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 4, 13, 2, 7, 4 to make -5; 4, 2, 3, 11, 7, to make -6. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Conferences

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Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students started problem solving packet #2. Their homework is to make up 3 word problems similar to the few we did in class today. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 4, 6, 2, 9, 5 to make -3; 1, 2, 3, 12, 9, to make -5. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders began Problem solving packets this week and did the first 6 pages. If they did not finish them, they are homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 4, 6, 2, 9, 5 to make -3; 1, 2, 3, 12, 9, to make -5. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders continued Moving Straight Ahead, a book that deals with linear functions. Students have ACE problems 5-10, 11-14 that they need to add a graph, slope and y-intercept for each problem; and 16. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 4, 6, 2, 9, 5 to make -3; 1, 2, 3, 12, 9, to make -5. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders began Pixie this week. Their homework is to make an illustration that was part of the book. Some suggestions were hairy eyelids, lizard with a tail/foot, or a mystery creature. Fourth Grade Students finished their choice books this week. They need to have a total of 4 text to text, world, and self connections paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each by the time they finish the book. They are working on individual projects to demonstrate their understanding of the book. These were shared in class on Wednesday and Friday. There is no additional homework. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students are to finish reading The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton. They are to have a text to self, text or world connection paragraph. Paragraphs must be at least 7 sentences. They are working on a flow map, bubble map and character flow map for two weeks from now. (There is no school next Thursday, so no class.) They are also working on 1 individual project for the book. This book is historical fiction about the Underground Railroad and has some spooky parts. Ask your children about it.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders have finished reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. They shared their independent projects. We will begin Pixie next week. Fourth Grade Students began a new book of their choice this week. They are reading it independently and will need to have a total of 4 text to text, world, and self connections paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each by the time they finish the book. It is suggested that this be done every 40 or 50 pages. They are working on individual projects to demonstrate their understanding of the book. These are due next week and we will be sharing them in class on Wednesday and Friday. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students are began reading The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton. They are to read to page 129 or Chapter 11 by next Thursday and have a text to self, text or world connection paragraph. Paragraphs must be at least 7 sentences. This book is historical fiction about the Underground Railroad and has some spooky parts. Ask your children about it.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students are still working in Shapes and Designs. The homework is 3.4. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3, -6, 5, 2, 7 to make 11; 6, 4, 3, 7, 5, to make -9. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders began What Do You Expect and did 2.1, 2.3 and 2.3 and ACE problems 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 15-20, and a quiz. There is no additional homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3, -6, 5, 2, 7 to make 11; 6, 4, 3, 7, 5, to make -9. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders continued Moving Straight Ahead, a book that deals with linear functions. Students have 2.3 and 2.4 for homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3, -6, 5, 2, 7 to make 11; 6, 4, 3, 7, 5, to make -9. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students are still working in Shapes and Designs. The homework is 3.3. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3, 6, 5, 2, 14 to make -7; 6, 12, 9, 7, 2, to make -4. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders began What Do You Expect and did 1.3 and ACE problems 1, 4, 5-10, 12, 14,and 28. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3, 6, 5, 2, 14 to make -7; 6, 12, 9, 7, 2, to make -4. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders continued Moving Straight Ahead, a book that deals with linear functions. Students took a quiz and have 2.1 and 2.2 for homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3, 6, 5, 2, 14 to make -7; 6, 12, 9, 7, 2, to make -4. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders have finished reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. They shared their independent projects that they will present next week. We wil begin Pixie next week. Fourth Grade Students began a new book of their choice this week. They are reading it independently and will need to have a total of 4 text to text, world, and self connections paragraphs of at least 5 sentences each by the time they finish the book. It is suggested that this be done every 40 or 50 pages. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students finished presenting projects for Code Talker and are now reading The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton. They are to read to page 53 and have a text to text, world, and self connections paragraphs of at least 7 sentences.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders have finished reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. They are working on independent projects that they will present next week. We may begin something new next week. Fourth Grade Fourth grade students finished Song of Sampo Lake. They have shared their projects and will begin a new book next week. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students are reading Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac. They are working on individual projects that are due next week.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders have finished reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. They are finishing their 4 sentence paragraphs that are a text to text, self, or world connections, they need to do that. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60 pages. Students are working on flow maps and bubble maps. They are also workiong on individual projects. We will begin something new next week. Fourth Grade Fourth grade students finishe Song of Sampo Lake. They are to finish their 5 sentence paragraphs written that are a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 50 pages. They are now working on a flow map and a bubble map as well as a project of their choice to demonstrate their understanding of the book. They are also working on their individual projects. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students are reading Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac. They are to finish reading the book and finish all their 7 sentence paragraphs. These paragraphs are text to text, self, or world connections. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60 pages. They are to be working on an individual project that is due next week.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students are still working in Shapes and Designs We finished 2.5 and did ACE problems 14-16 and 21-24. They have a quiz to finish if it was not completed in class. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3,-9, 7, 10, 4 to make 5 and -6, -9, 7, 5, 2 to make 3. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders brgan What Do You Expect and did 1.1 and 1.2. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3,-9, 7, 10, 4 to make 5 and -6, -9, 7, 5, 2 to make 3. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders began Moving Straight Ahead, a book that deals with linear functions. Homework for the week was 1.1 and 1.2. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3,-9, 7, 10, 4 to make 5 and -6, -9, 7, 5, 2 to make 3. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students started a new book called "Shapes and Design" We covered 2.4 and 2.5. Their homework is 2.4 and 2.5. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 6,-3, 11, 2, 9 to make 5 and 6, 9, 7, 4, 2 to make 11. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth grades took a quiz and finished homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers:6,-3, 11, 2, 9 to make 5 and 6, 9, 7, 4, 2 to make 11. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth grades worked on PEMDAS, the order of operations for mathematical sentences. Another way to remember the order of operations is "please excuse my dear Aunt Sally". Students had a worksheet for this. Some finished their test from last week. We will start a new unit next week. There is no new homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 6,-3, 11, 2, 9 to make 5 and 6, 9, 7, 4, 2 to make 11. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders are continuing to read The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. They are to read to page 283. If they have not written their 4 sentence paragraph that is a text to text, self, or world connection, they need to do that. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60 pages. Fourth Grade Fourth grade students did not meet this week due to CoGAT testing. They are to finish their 5 sentence paragraphs written that are a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 50 pages. They are now working on a flow map and a bubble map as well as a project of their choice to demonstrate their understanding of the book. They are to also work on their bubble map and flow map. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students are reading Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac. They are to read to page 196 and have another 7 sentence paragraph written that is a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60pages.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders are continuing to read The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. They are to read to page 242 and have another 4 sentence paragraph written that is a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60 pages. Fourth Grade Fourth grade students have finished reading Song Of Sampo Lake by William Durbin. They are to finish their 5 sentence paragraphs written that are a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 50 pages. They are now working on a flow map and a bubble map as well as a project of their choice to demonstrate their understanding of the book. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students are reading Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac. They are to read to page 120 and have another 7 sentence paragraph written that is a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60pages.

FYI

MCGT is hosting a free special event - with featured speaker, Dr. Thomas Greenspon - on January 16, 2010 at the Edina Community Center, room 350 from 9:30am - 11:30am. Dr. Greenspon will be sharing his insights on the topic of "PERFECTIONISM". Thomas Greenspon, Ph.D., a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minneapolis, is a leading expert on this topic and has written two books on perfectionism: Freeing Our Families From Perfectionism and What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough and The Real Deal on Perfectionism: A Guide for Kids. Over the course of a 30-plus year career as a psychotherapist and author, Dr. Greenspon has given much personal and professional attention and study to this issue. He will share his insights into the distinction between perfectionism and striving for excellence as well as delve into the concept of "healthy perfectionism" as a kind of contradiction in terms. His books and a few others on this topic will be available for sale on the day of the event. Payment for the sale of these books on “Perfectionism” is with cash or check only. The Edina Community Center is the three story brick building on the east service road for Highway 100 south of the 50th Street exit. Room 350 is at the north end of that building. Please put this date on your calendars and join us for this valuable presentation.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders are continuing to read The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. They are to read to page 127 and have two 4 sentence paragraphs written that are a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60 pages. Fourth Grade Fourth grade students are continuing to read Song Of Sampo Lake by William Durbin. They are to read to the end and have four 5 sentence paragraphs written that are a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 50 pages. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students are reading Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac. They are to read to page 68 and have one 7 sentence paragraph written that is a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60 pages.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students started a new book called "Shapes and Design" We covered 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3. Their homework is 2.1, 2.2 and to look at 2.3 The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 5, 4, 12, 2, 8 to make -9 and 5, 6, 1, -2, 8 to make 12. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth grades returned to "Bits and Pieces II" for lesson 4. We talked about dividing fractions by fractions, whole numbers by fractions, and mixed numbers by fractions. Students we reminded of the identity properties of math. We focused on the multiplication and division property, 1. Students have 4.1 and 4.4 for homework. They are to show their work, not just the answer. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 5, 4, 12, 2, 8 to make -9 and 5, 6, 1, -2, 8 to make 12. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth grades began "Accentuate the Negative" lesson 2. Their homework for that was due this week was 2.3 and 2.5 and ACE problems 22, 23, 26-29, 34, 35, and 42. Students worked on their homework and took a test for the unit. There is no homework for Accentuate the Negative. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 5, 4, 12, 2, 8 to make -9 and 5, 6, 1, -2, 8 to make 12. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.