Subjects taught today:
Language Arts: Theme 5 Heroes Wiki postings
Math: (3rd) Symmetry intro (4th) Angles project presentations
Social Studies: Moodle quizzes for social scientists and chapter 2 geography of the US
Science: Mealworm larva and Caterpillar pupa observations and Wiki posting
Co-curricular class: Spanish and Engage
Mail: British Pen pal permission letter, Valentines letter, Food Drive letter and class photo.
Our fieldtrip is FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11th
The chaperones for this fieldtrip are: Mr. Curran, Mrs. Chisholm, Mrs. Walkotten, Mr. Diehl, Mrs. Tanushi, Mrs. McNally, Mrs. Henricks and Mrs. Kohl. Thank you so much for volunteering!
Please let me know if you have a conflict with your schedule. We have two alternates (Mrs. Tavi and and Mrs. Cook) who may be able to step in.
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Reading
READING TO WAIKIKI UPDATE – Our class reading total is 3,650 miles! Only 850 mile to go! The reading celebration is scheduled for Friday February 4th!
Can we read enough miles to reach tropical beaches of Waikiki, which is 4,500 miles away?
Don’t forget fill in your LAST reading coupon, cut it out and return it for the FINAL count day –February 4th!
3rd: (100 weekly minutes of reading = 50 Frequent flyer miles)
4th: (150 weekly reading minutes = 50 Frequent flyer miles)
Please ask your parent to initial at the bottom of today’s entry so we know that you are completing your nightly required reading.
Math
3rd – H.L. 6.9
Take the online timed tests Multiplication #3 and Division #1 due TODAY Friday Jan 28th
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
How to take the online math tests:
Check www.thatquiz.org on my blog (see below) or, check the link that has been sent to you via your school email. Or, go to Frequently Visited Places. Click on thatquiz.org (for 3rd grade math students)
Click on your name and use your school password to log in and take the assigned tests.
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 50 addition/50 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 100 division/ multiplication facts in 5 mins
4th Math: No S.L. No J. pages Finish your packet.
Science: Check your group wiki page postings
Language Arts: Paragraph practice; “Bugs and Insects” due Wednesday February 9th Please upload it to you Language Arts portfolio page on wiki. Turn in your first draft packet
Social Studies: None
Make sure you update your academic and personal goals on Moodle. Type the date of your posting and explain what progress you have made so far.
Spelling: List #4 due February 7th
Progress Check: Read the lists and choose a list to challenge yourself (You might want to choose the list with words that you think you will use in your writing)
Have a parent sign your paper. Play 3 or more spelling games on spellingcity AND complete the Moodle definitions quiz. Print it and attach it to your spelling list paper. Due Feb. 7th
Spanish
3rd graders – Please check Srta. Kelly’s blog for homework and Quiz dates
4th graders – Please check Sen. Geisler’s blog for homework and Quiz dates
Dates to remember
Parkin’s class has swimming. (Wednesday and Friday – 1:35pm -2:20pm)
The Valentines party is Monday February 14th. This is a low key event in the classroom. Parents are always welcome to attend if they wish. The students will decorate a collection bag, swap their valentines and enjoy a cookie with water. Thank you in advance to our parent volunteers who signed up to supply the cookie/treats, the paper products and water for the day
