We had a really great day! Friday is really a "wrap up day". We finished our independent work during literacy block, we practiced solving money story problems, and we explained our freshwater habitat projects to our classmates.
In fact, Riley's project is a great idea to raise some money to help save Oregon Wetlands. If you could send a clean milk jug to school that would be great. Riley and her team want to explain their project to classrooms and put a jug for coin collections in each of our 17 classrooms. Thanks!
The Fund Run was great! The students ran their hearts out in 85 degree heat, rockin' to tunes the whole way! The yummy ice cream treats after the run were greatly appreciated. Thanks to all the parents who put in so much time and effort into this event!
Have a wonderful weekend, and HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
Friday, May 10, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Thursday May 9
Just some reminders today:
1. Fund Run is tomorrow. Please wear running shoes and clothes. Our time is from 2-2:30 and if you are watching or helping and want to take your child home after, just check them out at the office.
2. Please bring a water bottle tomorrow! It is supposed to be hot and the drinking fountain is not fixed yet.
3. Please bring homework and library books tomorrow!
We had a busy day reading non-fiction books, working on our wetlands projects, and solving "Toy Store" story problems. We will be creating our own story problems next week.
See you tomorrow!
1. Fund Run is tomorrow. Please wear running shoes and clothes. Our time is from 2-2:30 and if you are watching or helping and want to take your child home after, just check them out at the office.
2. Please bring a water bottle tomorrow! It is supposed to be hot and the drinking fountain is not fixed yet.
3. Please bring homework and library books tomorrow!
We had a busy day reading non-fiction books, working on our wetlands projects, and solving "Toy Store" story problems. We will be creating our own story problems next week.
See you tomorrow!
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Wednesday May 8
Thanks to those who turned in their permission slips so quickly. I am looking forward to our last field trip as a class!
Please bring a filled water bottle tomorrow since the fountain is still "off-line".
Today we began working on our projects to show what we have learned about freshwater habitats: rivers, lakes, ponds, swamps, etc...
I continue to be impressed by the projects your children are "assigning" themselves (with guidance, or course). Each person finds the idea surrounding ecosystems and habitats that interests them, and then "runs with it!" I can see the excitement when they talk about their ideas, and I see their growth as learners as they explain their thinking and justify their choice of project to other students. Learning is joyful!
News and notes from the students:
Colin really enjoyed working together with Evan to create a poster with information about the Nile crocodile and it's habitat.
Evan thought it was really nice when Calvin complimented his habitat poster and also enjoyed working with Colin.
Bailey appreciated that Colin let him join a game at recess.
Seth enjoyed reading and creating a book about Pokemon with Evan during choice time.
Sami was grateful when Evan, Cole, Hayden, and Colin played soccer with him at recess so that he would not feel left out!
See you tomorrow!
Please bring a filled water bottle tomorrow since the fountain is still "off-line".
Today we began working on our projects to show what we have learned about freshwater habitats: rivers, lakes, ponds, swamps, etc...
I continue to be impressed by the projects your children are "assigning" themselves (with guidance, or course). Each person finds the idea surrounding ecosystems and habitats that interests them, and then "runs with it!" I can see the excitement when they talk about their ideas, and I see their growth as learners as they explain their thinking and justify their choice of project to other students. Learning is joyful!
News and notes from the students:
Colin really enjoyed working together with Evan to create a poster with information about the Nile crocodile and it's habitat.
Evan thought it was really nice when Calvin complimented his habitat poster and also enjoyed working with Colin.
Bailey appreciated that Colin let him join a game at recess.
Seth enjoyed reading and creating a book about Pokemon with Evan during choice time.
Sami was grateful when Evan, Cole, Hayden, and Colin played soccer with him at recess so that he would not feel left out!
See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Tuesday May 7
Just a few things today:
First, I have been seeing some amazing at home research being done about the animals you have chosen! Keep up the reading at home so you have even more ideas to share about your animal.
Next, a big thanks to Sami and his family for sending a creek habitat with a little tadpole for us all to observe in the classroom! We are working on projects this week that show what we know about freshwater habitats: rivers, creeks, ponds, lakes, swamps, and marshes.
Permission slips went home today for our field trip to the zoo on May 24th. Return as soon as you can.
Finally, there is a new drinking fountain being installed in the hall and it may not be finished tomorrow. Please send a full water bottle with your child.
That's all for now! It's pretty toasty here in room 13...I hope you are enjoying the sun where ever you are!
First, I have been seeing some amazing at home research being done about the animals you have chosen! Keep up the reading at home so you have even more ideas to share about your animal.
Next, a big thanks to Sami and his family for sending a creek habitat with a little tadpole for us all to observe in the classroom! We are working on projects this week that show what we know about freshwater habitats: rivers, creeks, ponds, lakes, swamps, and marshes.
Permission slips went home today for our field trip to the zoo on May 24th. Return as soon as you can.
Finally, there is a new drinking fountain being installed in the hall and it may not be finished tomorrow. Please send a full water bottle with your child.
That's all for now! It's pretty toasty here in room 13...I hope you are enjoying the sun where ever you are!
Monday, May 6, 2013
Monday May 6
Hi everyone! Please turn in Fund Run pledge sheets ASAP if you have not done so already.
News from the students:
Seth enjoyed it when Colin built Widgits with him during Choice Time. They made a good team.
Kora was kind and let Hannah join her game at recess.
Sami and other enjoyed creating the crayon-resist art.
Calvin had a great time when Colin and Seth started a kickball game with him at recess. They had such a great game that other kids wanted to join in the fun!
Savannah appreciated Katie playing with her at recess.
Aoife was happy when Katie gave up her spot helping with lunch recycling so she could have a chance.
See you tomorrow!
News from the students:
Seth enjoyed it when Colin built Widgits with him during Choice Time. They made a good team.
Kora was kind and let Hannah join her game at recess.
Sami and other enjoyed creating the crayon-resist art.
Calvin had a great time when Colin and Seth started a kickball game with him at recess. They had such a great game that other kids wanted to join in the fun!
Savannah appreciated Katie playing with her at recess.
Aoife was happy when Katie gave up her spot helping with lunch recycling so she could have a chance.
See you tomorrow!
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Thursday May 2
Hello Everyone! Thanks to all who brought glue sticks...very helpful!
Today we played a fun math game to learn more about place value, and we continued our work on personal project about the savanna and prairie grasslands...tomorrow is our display day. I can't wait to see the final projects! I'll take lots of pictures.
Thoughts from the students today:
Cole really enjoyed working more on his habitat project. He also complimented Colin, Seth, and Bailey for playing with him at recess.
Sami appreciated Colin's compliment about his habitat project.
Evan thought it was very friendly when Calvin was a good sport during their game of checkers.
Seth was glad when Peter played a game with him during math- they played 'Target 700', the new game today.
Thanks for the great ideas.
Tomorrow is Friday- please bring homework and library books. It is also the last day to order books through the book order. See you tomorrow!
Today we played a fun math game to learn more about place value, and we continued our work on personal project about the savanna and prairie grasslands...tomorrow is our display day. I can't wait to see the final projects! I'll take lots of pictures.
Thoughts from the students today:
Cole really enjoyed working more on his habitat project. He also complimented Colin, Seth, and Bailey for playing with him at recess.
Sami appreciated Colin's compliment about his habitat project.
Evan thought it was very friendly when Calvin was a good sport during their game of checkers.
Seth was glad when Peter played a game with him during math- they played 'Target 700', the new game today.
Thanks for the great ideas.
Tomorrow is Friday- please bring homework and library books. It is also the last day to order books through the book order. See you tomorrow!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Wednesday May 1
Hi everyone! After studying grassland habitats yesterday, the students launched into their chosen projects. There are some great ideas being expressed very creatively! Stay tuned...
Ideas from the students today:
Sami appreciated Mrs. Robb's compliment about his project.
Evan was grateful when Peter helped him design a paper die for his project.
Catalina liked seeing the new May Calendar Grid!
Zac really enjoyed the time we spent working on projects. He is working on a game about the prairie!
Grace appreciated Della saving a ball for her at recess.
When Bailey wanted to work on a habitat project with Cole, he said yes!
Colin was glad that Evan decided to work on a project with him.
We've sure been busy! We are also continuing to work at our own pace on our animal research.
Have a great sunny day! See you tomorrow!
Ideas from the students today:
Sami appreciated Mrs. Robb's compliment about his project.
Evan was grateful when Peter helped him design a paper die for his project.
Catalina liked seeing the new May Calendar Grid!
Zac really enjoyed the time we spent working on projects. He is working on a game about the prairie!
Grace appreciated Della saving a ball for her at recess.
When Bailey wanted to work on a habitat project with Cole, he said yes!
Colin was glad that Evan decided to work on a project with him.
We've sure been busy! We are also continuing to work at our own pace on our animal research.
Have a great sunny day! See you tomorrow!
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