Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Yah! We have finally completed the MEAP and can get back to your curriculum!

Language Arts:• Paragraph Practice
o This is a homework assignment that they will have almost two weeks to complete. They go through the entire writing process to complete the piece. They must turn in a typed version to me and post a copy on the wiki under their language arts portfolio page.

Homework:• Read nightly
• Have a chapter book in school
• Reading Log response on Wiki for week of Oct 11th. This is due ASAP.
• Paragraph practice due on Friday, October 29th

Math:
3rd Grade: No homework

4th Grade:• Packet and study math facts.

Reminders:• Get planners signed
• Swim on Thursday

Monday, October 18, 2010

Monday, October 18th, 2010

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and was able to enjoy the wonderful fall weather. Just a reminder that on Tuesday and Wednesday we will be MEAP testing.

Language Arts:
• Today the student received their first paragraph practice. This is a homework assignment that they will have almost two weeks to complete. They go through the entire writing process to complete the piece. They must turn in a typed version to me and post a copy on the wiki under their language arts portfolio page.

Homework:
• Read nightly
• Have a chapter book in school
• Reading Log response on Wiki for week of Oct 11th. This is due ASAP.
• Paragraph practice due on Friday, October 29th

Math:
3rd Grade: HL 2.6

4th Grade:
• Packet and study math facts.

Reminders:
• Get planners signed
• Swim on Tuesday
• MEAP tomorrow and Wednesday

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Monday, October 11, 2010MEAP Schedule
Welcome to MEAP Weeks! Every child in BCS is tested. 3rd graders take Reading and Math. 4th graders take Reading, Writing, and Math. When we test, the kids are in my room with half of our class--the grade not being tested during that block has a rotation of activities in the Media Center. Having 13-14 kids in the room provides a calm environment for the kids and allows us to proctor well.

Posted below is the schedule of who tests when:

Tuesday, Oct. 12: Reading (grades 3 and 4)
Wednesday, Oct. 13: Reading (grades 3 and 4)
Thursday, Oct. 14: Writing (grade 4)
Tuesday, Oct. 19: Math (grades 3 and 4)
Wednesday, Oct. 20: Writing (grade 4)
Make-up testing on all other days through Friday, October 29th for kids who were absent on the above days.
What should you do at home to help your child do well?

Early bedtime--get at least 10 hours of sleep (which doctors recommend for kids this age every day anyway)
Healthy, big breakfast (there is NO food allowed in MEAP rooms)
Pack two healthy snacks and a great reading book
Get to school on time--testing begins by 8:30 every day.
If you have any questions, please email me.

Tonight's Homework:

Bring a GREAT book to read and two healthy snacks.
Sleep and be on time.
Read at least 20/30 minutes
Practice math facts for at least 15 minutes
3rd Grade: Practice math facts.
4th math: Finish math review. Test on Friday

Dates to remember
3/4 Coney Bingo Night …It's a yearly tradition!
Date: October 15 6:30-8pm
Location: BCS Cafeteria
Loads of prizes, food and fun!
$5.50 per person payable at the door.
RSVP in advance to Kathleen Mastrangelo at ciao.andiamo@yahoo.com

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

I just wanted to let you know that I will be out on Monday for a meeting on State Curriculum Standards with a team from BCS. I hope to be able to check my email during the meeting. If not I will get back to you in the evening or on Tuesday morning. Also, the MEAP test starts next week. Please make sure your child has a chapter book to read in class when they are done testing.

Language Arts:
• We took a quiz on the story Marvin of the Great North Woods
• We also completed writing a newspaper article on tornadoes in 1974.

Homework:
• Read nightly
• Have a chapter book in school
• Reading Log response on Wiki for week of Oct 4th. This is due on Monday.

Math:
3rd Grade: HL 2.3

4th Grade:
• All of lesson 2.9 in journal and studylink. There are 6 pages total that needed to be completed.
• Geo-Museum due on October 11th

Science:
We experimented with the pitch/vibrations using rulers.
Homework
  • Sound Worksheets due on MONDAY

Reminders:
• Field trip money due on Thursday
• 3/4 Coney Night October 15th
• Get planners signed
• NO SCHOOL on FRIDAY
• MEAP begins next week. We will be testing on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The children need to have chapters books in school.
• We start SWIM next Tuesday

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

I just wanted to let you know that I will be out tomorrow for Engage training. I will be in the building and can be reached by e-mail if you have any questions/concerns. I hope to be able to respond to them at some point during my training.

Language Arts:
• We finished reading Marvin of the Great North Woods and began activities based on the story.

• Homework:
• Read nightly
• Have a chapter book in school
• Reading Log response on Wiki

Math:
3rd Grade: HL 2.1 and get family letter signed.

4th Grade:
• All of lesson 2.7 in journal and studylink There are 5 pages total that needed to be completed.
• Geo-Museum due on October 11th

Reminders:
• Field trip money due on Thursday
• 3/4 Coney Night October 15th
• Get planners signed
• PE Thursday
NO SCHOOL on FRIDAY
MEAP begins next week. We will be testing on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The children need to have chapters books in school.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Monday, October 4th, 2010

Wow! We had a great day today. Cranbrook came and did two great presentations for us. One was on the Scientific Method and the other was on Money. Ask your child what they learned today. They all were very involved and had a great time.

Language Arts:
• The students turned in their “Me You See” writing
• We finished reading Marvin of the Great North Woods and began activities based on the story.

Homework:
• Read nightly
• Have a chapter book in school
• Reading Log response on Wiki

Math:
3rd Grade: Took test today. No homework

4th Grade:
• All of lesson 2.6 in journal and studylink
• Geo-Museum due on October 11th

Reminders:
• Field trip money due on Thursday
• 3/4 Coney Night October 15th
• Get planners signed
• PE on Tuesday

Friday, October 1, 2010

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Language Arts:
• Most student are on their FINAL COPY of the “Me you See writing.” The final copies are due on Monday, October 4th. If your child is still writing there rough draft they need to edit at home with an adult and come see me for the final copy packet.
• We started our new story Marvin of the Great North Woods in our
• Anthology
• We shared our summer packets
• We had a journal writing prompt on “If you could be any bug what would you be and why?

Homework:
• Read nightly
• Have a chapter book in school
• Me You See Due on Monday
• Reading Log response on Wiki

Math:
3rd Grade: Study for test

4th Grade:
• All of lesson 2.5 in journal and studylink
• Geo-Museum due on October 11th

Science:
• We uploaded our sound video to the wiki.

Reminders:
• 3/4 Coney Night October 15th
• Get planners signed
• PE on Tuesday