Kick Ball

A new date has been set for the completion of the In Class Washington D.C. project - it is now May 13th.  The graphic organizer that I handed out today for the project is due on Monday, May 4th. 

Please remember that tomorrow is Earth Day at DAS and if each student could bring in one bag of soil, it would be very appreciated.  This Friday is our award's chapel and also our DAS spelling bee.  Parents are always welcome.

This week we are doing DIBELS testing.  Yesterday we did our reading/vocabulary portion of the test and I was very impressed with the improvements.  

Today's pictures are of the students favorite recess game - kickball!


Our quote for today is from Harriet Tubman, "Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world."

In Class Project

Bible verse for this week:

"But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." Luke 2:10-11

New reading packets for 4th graders, next page for 3rd graders and finished packet for 5th graders will all be due on Friday, May 8th.

Don't forget to bring in a bag of sod on Thursday for our Earth Day celebration.

Please note that our DAS spelling bee is this Friday, May 1st at 12:30pm.  Parents are welcome to attend.

We will also be starting a new in-class project:

Washington D.C. Group Project

Due May 4

Posterboard checklist:

Name of the memorial

*Paragraph on who built or designed it – with one picture – hand drawn or printed

*Paragraph on the history of when it was built

*Paragraph on why it was built

Details of how you can see it – hours, prices, location, etc..

3 different pictures of the memorial – hand drawn and colored

3 different pictures printed of the memorial – could be parts or details about it

*Need to send away for brochures

Presentation:

Each person will present one paragraph* to the class

Please see the attached rubric for grading.

This is a link to the rubrics and self-evaluation: http://www.sachem.edu/dept/sd/american%20revolution/powerpoint%20evaluation.pdf

Link for research: http://washington.org/washington-dc-monuments-memorials  

How to write a paragraph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivAvsXeJAqM

Math Assignments for the Week of April 27

MONDAY - MATH FACTS

3^rd                513-516, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d253Oop4BN4

4^th                509-510 Mid Chapter Test, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU8aWpRd6Qw

5^th                Packet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp4DSAYjpk0

TUESDAY

3^rd                517-520, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msuerzh7daY

4^th                511-514, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csN5EHfuhGU

5^th                Packet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlqhVldVces

WEDNESDAY

3^rd                521-524, STUDY, khanacademy.org – recognizing shapes

4^th                515-518, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n_Al8u4aIA

5^th                Packet and Review – Khanacademy.org

THURSDAY

3^rd                TEST, kahnacademy.org

4^th                519-522, STUDY, khanacademy.org 

5^th                RE-Test – Khanacademy.org

FRIDAY

3^rd                261-262 workbook, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_xyCdnYo1E

4^th                Chapter 13 TEST, Kahnacademy.org

5^th        259-260, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRR6HDstLWQ

Parent's Day

Yesterday Mrs. Velbis had 30, 40 & 50 year old students in her class doing spelling, math and writing!  It was Parent's Day, where the parents joined their children for a whole day of elementary school.  We had a great time working together and I know it took the parents back to their childhood days.  The students really enjoyed sharing their school day with their parents.

Please remember that social studies maps are due on Monday, as well as theme letters on WPP online and Reading Plus on Sunday at midnight. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Like a Family

As the picture portrays, our classroom is like a family. Every morning we greet each other and talk about our prayers and praises.

We continue to study our country's history and the states and capitals. Here is a really fun video that goes over all the states and capitals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E2CNZIlVIg

In writing we are working on our Theme-In-A-Bottle letters and WPP online lessons about sentence structure. In reading we practiced our poems - the students were very impressive! 3rd & 4th graders have their reading packets due on Friday.

Parent's day tomorrow - please bring a lunch, pencil and a bottle and supplies to help your student with their Theme-In-A-Bottle project.  We are looking forward to having you in our classroom tomorrow for all or part of the day!

Our quote for today is from Theodore Roosevelt, "Believe you can, and you are half way there."

Getting Ready for Poetry Readings

The students are working hard on their poems and their recitations on Thursday.  Please help them practice at home, in front of a mirror, etc... They will need to be memorized and they will be graded on their interpretation, expression, diction, speed and clarity.

Please remember to bring in materials for decorating our bottles on Thursday.  Reading packets are due on Friday for 3rd and 4th graders.  

Today we watched a video to introduce us to the different historical sites of Washington D.C. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTZQ9bta31w

Our quote for today is from John F. Kennedy, "Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men."

5 Weeks Left!

Can  you believe we only have 5 weeks of school left?!  It will fly by!  The students are doing so well and I am excited to have the parents with us on Thursday for Parent's Day!  

Our Bible verse this week is:

When I am afraid, O Lord Almighty,
    I put my trust in you.
 I trust in God and am not afraid;
    I praise him for what he has promised.
    What can a mere human being do to me?

Psalm 56:3-4

Today I am handing out social study maps for the states and capitals.  They will be due next Monday.  The theme-in-a-bottle project it also due Monday, April 27th. Please bring materials and a bottle to decorate on Thursday.

Tomorrow the students need to bring their typed, 20 line poem for a grade.  They will need to memorize it by Thursday and will be graded on their presentation.  They will also need to bring their completed math facts tomorrow.

Our quote for today is, “Think about every problem, every challenge, we face. The solution to each starts with education.” – George H.W. Bush