Our students have been hard at work using IXL to practice math skills. I have been very impressed with the amount of time some students have been putting into working on these skills. A sign up sheet is on my classroom door to allow extra time for them to research for inquiry group and utilize IXL for math practice. I have the ability to check to see who has been getting on, what they study, what they master, what they struggle with, and how long they study. This is another tool we can use to determine what skills we can work on, and who needs assistance in these skills. Thanks for being so flexible with us as we make changes in the homework and in their online sites etc.
Congrats to
Kelloch
Dylan
and
John
for putting in the most time in IXL:) Great job!!!
If your student has misplaced their IXL page with their login information email me at mbindrup@pinecrestnv.org and I can get that information to you. Thanks!
Friday, December 21, 2012
Thank YOU! and Winter Break
We made it to WINTER BREAK! Yeah! Thanks so much for all of the wonderful presents:) I feel so loved!
HOMEWORK over winter break: The students were asking me what they should work on over break. Here are some suggestions. This isn't mandatory, but suggestions:
Reading daily:) Yup, read, read, read:)
Math: IXL account. If your kiddo has lost their login sheet and password, just email me and I will get that to you.
Inquiry: Our topic is "What is the story of the Earth?"
Our six inquiry questions our students chose are:
What is the story of the Titanic?
What is the story of the Redwood National Forest?
What is the story of underwater volcanoes/the deep sea?
What is the story of fossils?
What is the story of glaciers?
What is the story of caves and volcanoes?
We have been having quite a few news reports and plays over the past few inquiry presentations. I am hoping they choose to make models, diagrams, maps, etc w this inquiry question. I think they have a good base for what they are researching. When we get back, that will be week 3. This is where they really need to decide on how they will present, and get their materials and specific roles taken care of. Week 4 is when we present.
HOMEWORK over winter break: The students were asking me what they should work on over break. Here are some suggestions. This isn't mandatory, but suggestions:
Reading daily:) Yup, read, read, read:)
Math: IXL account. If your kiddo has lost their login sheet and password, just email me and I will get that to you.
Inquiry: Our topic is "What is the story of the Earth?"
Our six inquiry questions our students chose are:
What is the story of the Titanic?
What is the story of the Redwood National Forest?
What is the story of underwater volcanoes/the deep sea?
What is the story of fossils?
What is the story of glaciers?
What is the story of caves and volcanoes?
We have been having quite a few news reports and plays over the past few inquiry presentations. I am hoping they choose to make models, diagrams, maps, etc w this inquiry question. I think they have a good base for what they are researching. When we get back, that will be week 3. This is where they really need to decide on how they will present, and get their materials and specific roles taken care of. Week 4 is when we present.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Blinds and Holiday Party
As I was stressing over our window coverings, and Mrs. Hitchcock was heading to buy sheets, I get a call over the intercom that our blinds are here!!! Yeah! Luckily that was at the beginning of my break, so I hurriedly called Mrs. Hitchcock to make sure she didn't purchase any sheets. I found out that these blinds roll up and down, so that we can adjust the light. I think they will work for blocking the heat out as well. Yeah! All blinds should be installed by the end of tomorrow.
Also......
HOLIDAY PARTY!
We are joining k-2 to have a PJ day and hot chocolate with Polar Express. I like the pizza party idea, but since we are having treats brought in by our December birthday kiddos, maybe we can save the pizza party for a class reward we when fill up our marble jar? So, I was hoping we could still make a craft/activity? I know some parents have volunteered for that, so let me know. It will probably start after lunch (the craft and/or activity) and then the movie would begin around 1:00pm. We will have a hot chocolate break at about 145-200, and then watch the remainder of the movie until the end of the day. It should be fun! Our class will be watching on the projector in the MP room with k-2. I thought it would be fun for us to do something outside of the classroom. If you would like to bring a treat, help with a craft, or help keep our hyped up group in check during the afternoon, just let me know! Thanks again for all of your support!
Also......
HOLIDAY PARTY!
We are joining k-2 to have a PJ day and hot chocolate with Polar Express. I like the pizza party idea, but since we are having treats brought in by our December birthday kiddos, maybe we can save the pizza party for a class reward we when fill up our marble jar? So, I was hoping we could still make a craft/activity? I know some parents have volunteered for that, so let me know. It will probably start after lunch (the craft and/or activity) and then the movie would begin around 1:00pm. We will have a hot chocolate break at about 145-200, and then watch the remainder of the movie until the end of the day. It should be fun! Our class will be watching on the projector in the MP room with k-2. I thought it would be fun for us to do something outside of the classroom. If you would like to bring a treat, help with a craft, or help keep our hyped up group in check during the afternoon, just let me know! Thanks again for all of your support!
Monday, December 10, 2012
plAnEt mOdEls
We have been studying our Solar System this unit. Each student has been assigned a planet or the Sun to research. To coincide with their planet reports, each student will make a model of the assigned planet, or Sun. I want to encourage the students to be creative, and not to spend a lot of money. It would be fun to see how resourceful they can be. I am having the report and model due by next Monday, December 17th. We will also be writing a persuasive piece, a commercial to convince others to visit their planet. This will be due on the 19th. Our unit exam will be on the 20th. I emailed the outline for the planet unit to the emails I have listed for each student. If you didn't get that email, please let me know so I can update my email list. Thank you so much!
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