We have been learning so many cool things about Michigan that we wanted to share this information with our buddies in Mrs. Fowle's class. Ask your child if they can tell you some of the fun facts that they learned.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
This time of year, while hectic always proves to be wonderful! What a kind and generous group you all are. Thank you so much for the gifts and the class gift card is very much appreciated! I also want to thank all of you for your contributions to yesterday's party. Our room mom's Missy and Joanne always create a fun filled afternoon for our cuties:) I hope that everyone has some time to relax and enjoy their families this holiday season.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Update!
The Christmas concerts will be in the afternoon on Tuesday & Wednesday. Tuesday 1:00 is 2nd grade; 2:20 is 3rd grade. Wednesday is 1:00 for 4th & 5th grade. Thanks so much for your flexibility!
Monday, December 6, 2010
So Busy!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I can’t believe we only have two weeks until break!
Math: We are finishing unit 4. We are doing many activities with graphs and answering questions using skills such as place value and multiplication. We are also taking timed multiplication tests. Please check your child’s weekly report to see how they are doing!
Language Arts: We are currently reading Traders in Time. It is fun reading about two young boys and their adventures when they travel back 300 years ago. We also continue to revise and edit our writing. Currently we are looking at our writing and trying to zoom in on a certain moment and write as much detail as possible to describe that moment. We also had a great time at the first AR store. The kids get points for every test they pass and at the end of the month they can use those points to get prizes. Reading with a fun incentive!
Science: We continue to look at the earth and the materials that we find. We focused last week on soil and what makes up soil. This week we will be looking at how precipitation can make an impact on soil.
Dates to remember:
December
8th: Secret Santa shopping. We will be going 10:15-11:15, so if you would like your child to purchase items, please remember to send money with them this Wednesday. Please encourage your child to come with a list and approximate amount they should spend on each person.
13th: Music concert at the High School auditorium. * Students 6:35 in the choir room * Concert time 6:45 PM
16th: Class Christmas Party. Thanks again for all of your donations. Your generosity is amazing!
17th: The last day of school before Christmas Break.
January
3rd: School Resumes
18th: Lansing field trip.
Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions, comments, or concerns.
Math: We are finishing unit 4. We are doing many activities with graphs and answering questions using skills such as place value and multiplication. We are also taking timed multiplication tests. Please check your child’s weekly report to see how they are doing!
Language Arts: We are currently reading Traders in Time. It is fun reading about two young boys and their adventures when they travel back 300 years ago. We also continue to revise and edit our writing. Currently we are looking at our writing and trying to zoom in on a certain moment and write as much detail as possible to describe that moment. We also had a great time at the first AR store. The kids get points for every test they pass and at the end of the month they can use those points to get prizes. Reading with a fun incentive!
Science: We continue to look at the earth and the materials that we find. We focused last week on soil and what makes up soil. This week we will be looking at how precipitation can make an impact on soil.
Dates to remember:
December
8th: Secret Santa shopping. We will be going 10:15-11:15, so if you would like your child to purchase items, please remember to send money with them this Wednesday. Please encourage your child to come with a list and approximate amount they should spend on each person.
13th: Music concert at the High School auditorium. * Students 6:35 in the choir room * Concert time 6:45 PM
16th: Class Christmas Party. Thanks again for all of your donations. Your generosity is amazing!
17th: The last day of school before Christmas Break.
January
3rd: School Resumes
18th: Lansing field trip.
Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions, comments, or concerns.
Monday, November 29, 2010
A Few Reminders
Friday, December 3rd: Michigan T-shirt orders due if you would like your child to have one, they are $6 each. We also are doing the Friday candy sale this week. All proceeds go towards Haiti donations and God's Kitchen.
Wednesday, December 8th: Secret Santa shopping. This is a great opportunity for your child to do some Christmas shopping on their own. Just send them with cash or a check made out to Valley View PTO if you are interested in purchasing items.
Monday, December 13th: Our Holiday music concert @ 6:45 at the high school auditorium.
Thursday, December 16th: Our Christmas party! Please let me know if you are interested in donating items or helping with the party.
Friday, December 17th: Last day of school before Christmas Break!
Monday, January 3rd: School resumes.
Tuesday, January 18th: Lansing Field trip. More info coming soon!
Wednesday, December 8th: Secret Santa shopping. This is a great opportunity for your child to do some Christmas shopping on their own. Just send them with cash or a check made out to Valley View PTO if you are interested in purchasing items.
Monday, December 13th: Our Holiday music concert @ 6:45 at the high school auditorium.
Thursday, December 16th: Our Christmas party! Please let me know if you are interested in donating items or helping with the party.
Friday, December 17th: Last day of school before Christmas Break!
Monday, January 3rd: School resumes.
Tuesday, January 18th: Lansing Field trip. More info coming soon!
Monday, November 15, 2010
See You Soon!
I look forward to seeing all of you at conferences this week! Please let me know if you are unable to attend your child’s conference and we will reschedule at your convenience.
Spelling: This week we are studying words that have the short and long i sound. Just a heads up that we will have no spelling the week of Thanksgiving.
Language Arts: Friday we will be finishing our read aloud book “Because of Winn-Dixie”. As a culminating activity we will watch the movie and compare it to the book this Friday. If you have any objections to your child seeing the movie, please let me know. We also have been learning different strategies for writing during our writing workshop. Our strategies include writing about a person and telling about a specific memory with that person and also writing about a place and telling about a specific memory with that place. I’m trying to get the children to give more details and try to write more in depth.
Math: We are now in unit 3. The children are doing a tremendous amount of measuring, figuring of perimeter and area, and more practice with money.
Social Studies: We continue learning different facts about our Michigan history. We also had a wonderful time listening to the author of “Sooper Yooper”, Mark Neuman. He discussed the many invasive species that have come to Michigan over the years and how we need to work hard to protect our state and great lakes!
Computer Lab: We enjoyed making our top ten lists of why we are thankful. I know that I’m very thankful for my wonderful students and families!
Dates to Remember:
November
16th: We visit the book fair.
17th: Evening conferences.
18th: Evening conferences.
24th-26th: No school, Thanksgiving break.
December
8th: Secret Santa shopping
13th: Holiday music program 6:45-7:15 p.m.in the RHS auditorium.
16th: Holiday celebration
17th: Last day of school before break
Have a Wonderful Week!
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