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(Posting on Saturday, but this connects with this past week at school) (Check out the Highlights/ Photos link there are new photos posted!) Dear Families, Here's a glance at our week generated by the students: In Literacy, we met with our reading groups. In math, we collected data from other classrooms and filled out bar graphs and pictographs. During word work, we had our spelling check in. For specials. . .
Music- We learned a new song to earn our green belts for recorder. We had music class in our classroom this week too. During music students practiced their recorders and learned new notes! Did you know that students know how to play the recorder using BOTH hands and not just ONE? Library- We earned 2 stars during library for working together as a team and having excellent classroom listening looks! The "mystery student" did an excellent job at being a role model for the group. This student was even given the opportunity to be a "teacher's assistant" and this student helped to pass out laptops/ iPads to student that were ALSO showing "good listening looks." P.E.- Students followed a parkour course during P.E. this week. There were 4 stations that students went through in circuits. One of the stations had a rope swing which many of the students were excited about. During science, we learned more about trees! Other events: We had a TWO hour delay on Friday because of the snow. We also had indoor recess on Friday because it was very snowy on the playground. Also, on Friday when we arrived it was SNACK TIME which was fun. We had morning work AND snack at the same time. We had a guest teacher visit the classroom on Thursday so Ms. J could attend a few meetings with other teachers in the school. - Love your teachers. Dear Families,
This week we learned a lot during Literacy, writing, math, science, and specials. During Literacy, we continued with our book groups. Students have been working with one of the three teachers in the room. During these groups, we read the chapters but also dive into a deep conversation about the text. It is a great way to really "think" aloud as we read. It also helps students practice how to cite evidence from the text to answer a question. Using sentence starters helps students understand how to use this information in meaningful ways. "As stated on page____ the author says_____." "I noticed that on page ______ the text says _____." For writing block, we continued working on our folktale variations. Students now have the opportunity to re-write their paired variations and also start writing their own independently. We decided to ask students to use our special 3rd grade lined paper that has dotted lines. This really helps align student penmanship and keeps handwriting neat! During math, we continued learning about data. We organized data from a variety of scenarios and also collected data from our own classroom. We asked students what their favorite season is. I believe summer won! (I need to find pictures of these graphs... TBA) In science, we observed tree cookies! No.... you can't eat them. These are cross sections of trees. It helps to show students what the inside structures of trees look like. It also helps them to notice how the tree may have been damaged. After observing the tree cookies students were able to make conjectures about the tree. They noticed that some trees had insect damage and others had tilted rings, therefore, this tree may have fallen over. They knew how to make theses conjectures after our lesson. After making predictions students were able to find out the facts about each tree. (I need to find pictures of these tree cookies... TBA) During specials, we earned 2 STARS in the library this week. It was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.! After listening to a read aloud students were able to use iPads or laptops to further their learning. Students were able to learn more about computer skills while having fun! We also earned 1 STAR during P.E. The students were able to participate in a parkour* obstacle course. The students had a blast practicing skills at each station. Some stations required you to use mini trampolines and others had wedge blocks. Overall, we had an excellent week. Let's keep it going! Glossary: *parkour. : the sport of traversing environmental obstacles by running, climbing, or leaping rapidly and efficiently. - Your Teachers :-) P.S. If you want extra recorder practice I made a sheet to help you track your fingers! Take a look. . . Ask me about it this week if you want to practice for your BELT. I am here to help you if you find this tricky! ( I'm free to practice with you at recess JUST ASK!) -Ms. J Hello Families, This week during Literacy we started our OWN folktale variations. Each student was able to choose their own folktale to change and make their own. A few folktales that students chose were Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs, and Little Red Ridding Hood. While writing, each student had to still keep organized and stick with their stories "theme." However, they were able to create new and interesting characters and alter elements throughout the story. They also were encouraged to make it fun! We also started our Literacy Book Groups this week. Students are reading different books with a teacher and they meet with their groups during the week to have book discussions. This not only makes the book more engaging but also teaches students how to really think about the text as they read. Groups are lead by the teacher for the first few lessons and as time goes on more and more leadership will come from the actual student group. It is so much fun seeing the students interact with their group members and really dive into the texts they are reading. During math, we continued to learn about multiplication and division story problems. Students wrote their own story problems to share with the class. We also started learning about "data." We looked at data and sorted the information into categories. Then as a class, we worked together to create questions that people might ask for the given data points. Let's look at the paper below to see what the students did. With this sheet, students had to decide how they should arrange the data. Some students chose to categorize the cards into columns titled: HOME, OUTSIDE, INSIDE, and RESTAURANTS.
Then, students were asked to create a question that would connect with their data arrangements. Questions such as: 1. How many students like to eat at restaurants? 2. How many students like to eat outside? 3. How many more students like to eat at home than at restaurants? You can build your child's data skills by sorting their Halloween candy into "like" groups. Arrangements such as: 1. Chocolate vs. Sugary 2. Same companies 3. Color of wrappers 4. Caramel vs. non-caramel Doing this can make organizing and learn about data exciting. This week we also learned the letters "t and w" during cursive. Students are getting really exciting about cursive. Challenge them if you want by asking them to create words using the letters they already know. We also were recognized this week for showing "empathy" to others. This week Franklin introduced a new concept. Each week our school will showcase a vocabulary word of the week. This word will be our "theme" of the week and if teachers see students being "emphatic" towards others we will report these moments. Then, on Friday's the principal will announce a classroom that has been showcasing positivity. |
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