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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, May 31st

Today is Day 3. We have Band & an Assembly.

Today you will learn:
... how to suspend judgment when reading about characters.
... ways to structure a memoir.

Our Agenda today is:

  • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
  • BAND(8:00 - 8:40) 
  • ASSEMBLY (8:45 - 9:25
  • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Fantasy Book Clubs / Reading Assessments
  • WRITING (10:00 - 10:55) Memoir
  • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
  • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) 
  • SCIENCE (12:40 - 1:50)  

Homework

LANGUAGE ARTS
  • Read _____, Ch/Pages ____ 
**Bring in 2 liter bottles and juice cartons
**Bring in Shoe Box
**Book Orders due Tuesday, June 6th

    Tuesday, May 30, 2017

    Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, May 30th


    Today is Day 2. We have Music.

    Today you will learn:
    ... how to suspend judgment when reading about characters.
    ... ways to structure a memoir.

    Our Agenda today is:

    • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
    • LANGUAGE(8:00 - 8:40) Thief of Always / Memoir
    • MUSIC (8:45 - 9:25
    • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Fantasy Book Clubs / Reading Assessments
    • WRITING (10:00 - 10:55) Memoir
    • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
    • MATH (12:00 - 1:00) 
    • SOCIAL STUDIES (12:40 - 1:50)  

    Homework

    LANGUAGE ARTS
    • Read _____, Ch/Pages ____ 
    **Bring in 2 liter bottles and juice cartons
    **Bring in Shoe Box

      Thursday, May 25, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Thursday, May 25th

      Today is Day 1. We have Phys. Ed & Band.

      Today you will learn:
      ... how to suspend judgment when reading about characters.
      ... how to collect, describe, and summarize data.

      Our Agenda today is:

      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • SCIENCE(8:00 - 8:40) 
      • PHYS. ED (8:45 - 9:25
      • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Fantasy Book Clubs / Reading Assessments
      • WRITING (10:00 - 10:55) Memoir
      • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
      • MATH (12:00 - 12:40) 
      • BAND (12:40 - 1:50)  

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read 20+ minutes
      **Bring in 2 liter bottles and juice cartons

      Wednesday, May 24, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, May 24th

      Today is Day 4. We have Chorus/Band and Art.

      Today you will learn:
      ... how to suspend judgment when reading about characters.
      ... how to collect, describe, and summarize data.

      Our Agenda today is:

      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • BAND / CHORUS(8:00 - 8:40) 
      • ART (8:45 - 9:25
      • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Fantasy Book Clubs / Reading Assessments
      • WRITING (10:00 - 10:55) 4th Marking Period Reflection / Memoir
      • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
      • MATH (12:00 - 12:40) 
      • SCIENCE (12:40 - 1:50)  Invasive Species

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read _______, Pages/Chapter ____
      MATH
      • Pages 7 & 8 (one way only)

      Tuesday, May 23, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, May 23rd


      Today is Day 3. We have a Field Trip to Green Lakes!.

      Today you will learn:
      ... how people impact the environment at Green Lakes.
      ... what makes an ecosystem healthy.
      ... about healthy relationships between plants and animals.
      ... what invasive plants and insects are impacting Green Lakes.

      Our Agenda today is:

      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • LANGUAGE/WRITING(8:00 - 8:55) Progress Reports
      • GREEN LAKES FIELD TRIP (9:00 - 1:30

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read _______, Pages/Chapter ____
      MATH
      • Pages 3/4 (Due tomorrow)
      ** Bring back Positivity Project Hammer
      ** Do a tick check / wash clothes
      ** Tell family one thing about invasive species

      Monday, May 22, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Monday, May 22nd

      Today is Day 2. We have Music.

      Today you will learn:
      ... how to suspend judgment when reading about characters.
      ... how to collect, describe, and summarize data.

      Our Agenda today is:

      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • LANGUAGE(8:00 - 8:40) Fantasy
      • MUSIC (8:45 - 9:25
      • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Fantasy Book Clubs / Reading Assessments
      • ASSESSMENT (10:00 - 10:55) iReady
      • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
      • ASSESSMENT (12:00 - 12:40) iReady
      • MATH (12:40 - 1:50)  Analyzing Data

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read _______, Pages/Chapter ____
      MATH
      • Pages 3/4 (Due Wed.)
      ** Bring back Positivity Project Hammer
      ** Bring bagged lunch, drink, hat, sunscreen, etc...
      ** Wear good shoes & layers

      Friday, May 19, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Friday, May 19th

      Today is Day 1. We have Phys. Ed & a Lock Down Drill

      Today you will learn:
      ... how to use charts and graphs to keep track of complicated plots.
      ... how to multiply, divide, and convert measurements with decimals.
      ... about the conditions enslaved Africans experienced during the "Middle Passage".

      Our Agenda today is:

      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • LANGUAGE(8:00 - 8:40) Lock Down Drill / Thief of Always
      • PHYS. ED (8:45 - 9:25
      • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Fantasy Book Clubs / Reading Assessments
      • WRITING (10:00 - 10:55) Memoir Writing
      • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
      • MATH (12:00 - 1:00)  Unit 6, Part 2 Test
      • SOCIAL STUDIES (1:00 - 1:50) 

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read _______, Pages/Chapter ____

      **Bring back Positivity Project Hammer
      **Bring back signed permission slip for Field Trip

      Wednesday, May 17, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, May 17


      Today is Day 3. We have Band & Phys. Ed.

      Today you will learn:
      ... how to use charts and graphs to keep track of complicated plots.
      ... how to multiply, divide, and convert measurements with decimals.
      ... what types of people, plants, animals, and disease traveled between Europe, Africa, and the Americas during "The Columbian Exchange".

      Our Agenda today is:

      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • BAND(8:00 - 8:40) 
      • PHYS. ED (8:45 - 9:25
      • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Fantasy Book Clubs / Reading Assessments
      • WRITING (10:00 - 10:55) Natalie Lloyd Skype visit Memoir Launch
      • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
      • MATH (12:00 - 1:00)  Review 
      • SOCIAL STUDIES (1:00 - 1:50) 

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read _______, Pages/Chapter ____

      MATH
      • Review for Test on Friday
      **Bring back Positivity Project Hammer
      **Bring back signed permission slip for Field Trip

      Tuesday, May 16, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, May 16th

      Today is Day 2. We have Music.

      Today you will learn:
      ... how to use charts and graphs to keep track of complicated plots.
      ... how to convert measurements with decimals.
      ... what types of people, plants, animals, and disease traveled between Europe, Africa, and the Americas during "The Columbian Exchange".

      Our Agenda today is:

      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • LANGUAGE(8:00 - 8:40) 
      • MUSIC (8:45 - 9:25
      • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Fantasy Book Clubs / Reading Assessments
      • WRITING (10:00 - 10:55) Argumentative Writing
      • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
      • MATH (12:00 - 1:00)  
      • SOCIAL STUDIES (1:00 - 1:50) 

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read _______, Pages/Chapter ____
      • Analyzing Problems Response due tomorrow (chart started)


      Monday, May 15, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Monday, May 15th

      Today is Day 1. We have Phys. Ed & Library.

      Today you will learn:
      ... how to use charts and graphs to keep track of complicated plots.
      ... how to convert measurements with decimals.
      ... what types of people, plants, animals, and disease traveled between Europe, Africa, and the Americas during "The Columbian Exchange".

      Our Agenda today is:

      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • LANGUAGE(8:00 - 8:40) 
      • PHYS. ED (8:45 - 9:25
      • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Fantasy Book Clubs
      • LIBRARY (10:00 - 10:55) 
      • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
      • MATH (12:00 - 1:00)  
      • SOCIAL STUDIES (1:00 - 1:50) 

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read _______, Pages/Chapter ____
      • Analyzing Problems Response due Wed.


      Friday, May 12, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Friday, May 12th

      Today is Day 4. We have Chorus & Art.

      Today you will learn:
      ... how authors help you figure out what's going on in a story.
      ... strategies to divide decimals.

      Our Agenda today is:

      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • CHORUS(8:00 - 8:40) 
      • ART (8:45 - 9:25
      • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Fantasy Book Clubs
      • WRITING (10:00 - 10:55) 
      • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
      • MATH (12:00 - 1:00)  
      • LANGUAGE (1:00 - 1:50)  Mother's Day Poems

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read _______, Pages/Chapter ____


      Thursday, May 11, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Thursday, May 11th

      Today is Day 3. We have Phys. Ed & Band.

      Today you will learn:
      ... about common tropes found in Fantasy.
      ... how authors help you figure out what's going on in a story.
      ... strategies to divide decimals.

      Our Agenda today is:

      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • HARRY POTTER(8:00 - 8:40) 
      • PHYS. ED (8:45 - 9:25
      • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Fantasy Book Clubs
      • WRITING (10:25 - 10:55) 
      • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
      • MATH (12:00 - 1:00)  
      • BAND (1:00 - 1:50)  

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read _______, Pages/Chapter ____
      • Complete at least one response by tomorrow


      Wednesday, May 10, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, May 10th

      Today is Day 2. We have Band, Music & a Skype visit with author Natalie Lloyd!

      Today you will learn:
      ... about common tropes found in Fantasy.
      ... strategies to divide decimals.

      Our Agenda today is:

      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • BAND(8:00 - 8:40) 
      • MUSIC (8:45 - 9:25
      • READING (9:30 - 9:45) Fantasy Book Clubs
      • SKYPE SESSION (10:00 - 10:25) 
      • WRITING (10:25 - 10:55) 
      • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
      • MATH (12:00 - 1:00)  
      • HARRY POTTER (1:00 - 1:50)  

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read _______, Pages/Chapter ____


      Tuesday, May 9, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, May 9th

      Today is Day 1. We have Phys. Ed.

      Today you will learn:
      ... about common tropes found in Fantasy.
      ... strategies to multiply with decimals.

      Our Agenda today is:

      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • LANGUAGE(8:00 - 8:40) Fantasy Tropes
      • PHYS. ED (8:45 - 9:25
      • READING (9:30 - 10:00) Fantasy Book Clubs
      • WRITING (10:15 - 10:55) 
      • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
      • HARRY POTTER (12:00 - 1:50)  

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read _______, Pages/Chapter ____


      Monday, May 8, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Monday, May 8th

      Today is Day 4. We have Chorus, Art & the Book Fair!

      Today you will learn:
      ... how to add quotes to argumentative writing.
      ... strategies to multiply with decimals.

      Our Agenda today is:

      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • CHORUS(8:00 - 8:40) 
      • ART (8:45 - 9:25
      • READING (9:30 - 10:00) 
      • BOOK FAIR! (10:15 - 10:55) 
      • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
      • MATH (12:00 - 1:00)  
      • LANGUAGE (1:00 - 1:50) Wonder Reflection

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read 20+ minutes


      Friday, May 5, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Friday, May 5th

      Today is Day 3. We have Phys Ed.

      Today you will learn:
      ... how to add quotes to argumentative writing.
      ... strategies to multiply with decimals.

      Our Agenda today is:

      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • LANGUAGE(8:00 - 8:40) Wonder
      • PHYS. ED (8:45 - 9:25
      • READING (9:30 - 10:00) 
      • WRITING (10:00 - 10:55) 
      • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
      • MATH (12:00 - 1:00)  Review
      • LANGUAGE (1:00 - 1:50) Wonder

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read 20+ minutes
      **BOOK FAIR MONDAY!

      Thursday, May 4, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Thursday, May 4th


      Today is Day 2. We have Music, Band and the NYS Math Test.

      Today you will learn:
      ... how to make Black Out Poetry.

      Our Agenda today is:
      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • LANGUAGE(8:00 - 8:40) 
      • MUSIC (8:45 - 9:25
      • NYS MATH TEST (9:30 - 11:50) 
      • LUNCH / RECESS(11:55 - 12:25 / 12:25 - 12:50
      • BAND (12:50 - 1:50)  

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read 20+ minutes

      Wednesday, May 3, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, May 3rd

      Today is Day 1. We have Band, Phys. Ed and the NYS Math Test.

      Today you will learn:
      ... how to make Black Out Poetry.

      Our Agenda today is:
      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • BAND(8:00 - 8:40) 
      • PHYS. ED (8:45 - 9:25
      • NYS MATH TEST (9:30 - 11:50) 
      • LUNCH / RECESS(11:55 - 12:25 / 12:25 - 12:50
      • LANGUAGE (12:50 - 1:50)  Poetry

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read 20+ minutes
      ** Math State Test tomorrow (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
      ** Lunch moved to 11:55

      Tuesday, May 2, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, May 2nd


      Today is Day 4. We have Chorus and the NYS Math Test.

      Today you will learn:
      ... how to make Black Out Poetry.

      Our Agenda today is:
      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • CHORUS(8:00 - 8:40) 
      • ART (8:45 - 9:25
      • NYS MATH TEST (9:30 - 11:50) 
      • LUNCH / RECESS(11:55 - 12:25 / 12:25 - 12:50
      • LANGUAGE (12:50 - 1:50)  Poetry

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read 20+ minutes
      ** Math State Test tomorrow (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
      ** Lunch moved to 11:55

      Monday, May 1, 2017

      Good Morning! Today is Monday, May 1st


      Today is Day 3. We have Phys Ed, Library & an Assembly.

      Today you will learn:
      ... how to use size, color, and font to enhance poetry.
      ... strategies to solve tricky math problems.

      Our Agenda today is:

      • WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:35-8:00)
      • LANGUAGE(8:00 - 8:40) Wonder, Poetry 
      • PHYS. ED (8:45 - 9:25
      • READING (9:30 - 10:00) 
      • LIBRARY (10:00 - 10:55) 
      • RECESS / LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15 / 11:20 - 11:50
      • MATH (12:00 - 1:00)  Review
      • ASSEMBLY (1:00 - 1:50) 

      Homework

      LANGUAGE ARTS
      • Read 20+ minutes
      ** Math State Test tomorrow (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
      ** Lunch moved to 11:55