Math for 10/26

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Sequencing a Story

Soil Presentation

Thank you to Susan Helterbran and Dale Goddard for teaching our students about soil and composting! 

Expanded Algorithm (helps students better understand standard algorithm)

Characters

Collecting Powerful Language

Oct. 12th Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Oct. 12-15, 2015

Learning Targets/Topics Word Study/Spelling: ~ I can learn the routines for the word study rotation. ~ I can spell words with the beginning digraphs ch, sh, wh, th ~ I can spell high frequency words (HFW) correctly in    written work. Reading: ~ I can describe a character’s traits. ~ I can describe a character’s feelings.   ~I can describe a character’s motivations and how their   actions impact the story’s sequence.    Writing: ~ I can use the writing process to improve written work. ~ I can collect powerful language to help me with my writing. ~ I can write a personal narrative. ~ I can write a beginning that tells the reader about my       characters and setting. Math:     ~ I can estimate sums and differences. ~ I can solve word problems and check the answer to make sure it makes sense.

Important Dates: 10/12: Board Meeting 6:00 @ GES 10/15: Scholastic Book Order Due 10/15: Buddy Classroom Visit 10/15: State Testing Parent Meeting: 7pm @ Middle           School 10/16: No School: COEA DAY 10/23: Waiver Day NO SCHOOL 10/23: PTO Carnival at GES from 5pm-8pm Lunch Menu Scholastic Book Order Anytime you order books for your family online or through the paper order form, we get free books for our classroom library and rewards. The easiest way to order is online at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs.  Use the class code JZ3GZ to ensure our classroom earns reward points for free books.  If you would rather send in the paper order form, please be sure to send in a CHECK ONLY made out to scholastic for the exact amount of your order.

Questions? Contact Me: Mrs. Breslin: breslink@grahamlocalschools.org 937-663-4449 ext 4319 Check out our blog at mrsbreslin.blogspot.com Related Arts Rotation Week of:        Mon       Tues     Wed      Thurs    Fri     Oct. 12-15 B- PE C-Comp D-Lib E-PE No School Oct.19-22 A- Music B- PE C-Comp D- Lib No School

Gratitude This month we will be showing gratitude for the cafeteria workers in our building.  At the end of the month, we will cook them lunch! If you would like to donate toward this, please send in one or two quarters.

Oct. 5th Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Oct. 5-9, 2015

Learning Targets/Topics Word Study/Spelling: For now we will not have word study/spelling.  We are focusing on classroom routines and how to do our guided reading workshop.  We expect to begin word study the week of October 5th. Reading: ~ I can use punctuation in a story to help me understand the author’s message. ~ I can describe a character’s traits. ~ I can describe a character’s feelings.   ~I can describe a character’s motivations and how their   actions impact the story’s sequence.    Writing: ~ I can use the writing process to improve written work. ~ I can write a personal narrative. ~ I can write a beginning that tells the reader about my       characters and setting. Math:     ~ I can determine when to subtract in a word problem. ~ I can add and subtract using mental math. ~ I can estimate sums and differences.

Important Dates: 10/6: Primary Picture Day 10/7: Intermediate Picture Day 10/9: 2 Hour Delay 10/12: Board Meeting 6:00 @ GES 10/16: No School: COEA DAY 10/23: Waiver Day NO SCHOOL 10/23: PTO Carnival at GES from 5pm-8pm Lunch Menu Envision Log-In for Parents: We are using the EnVision math series in math.  We do add our own resources as well.  If you go to the website, you will be able to see the skills we are working on in class, with tons of resources to help you.  Your child has their own login information as well, which might be more beneficial for you to use, but the elementary has a generic login for anyone to use.  For the generic one, go to pearsonrealize.com             Username:   grahamelementaryparent                    Password:  falcons1!   Your child’s personal login will be written in the back of their planner soon.

Questions? Contact Me: Mrs. Breslin: breslink@grahamlocalschools.org 937-663-4449 ext 4319 Check out our blog at mrsbreslin.blogspot.com Related Arts Rotation Week of:        Mon       Tues     Wed      Thurs    Fri     Oct. 5-9 B- PE C-Comp D- Lib E-PE A- Music Oct. 12-15 B- PE C-Comp D-Lib E-PE No School

Learning Target Sheets The purpose of changing our grading system is to have a better idea of the exact skills students are able or unable to do.  We also want to provide more specific feedback to parents.  It is our goal to inform parents about the learning standards and targets we are working on in class, and to give frequent feedback about their child’s progress.  In an effort to do this, we are using the student learning target sheets in the back of their purple folders.  They will have a sheet for math, reading, and writing.  Please keep these papers in the back of their folders at all times.  We will update the sheets as we gain information in class.  The students will record the date and just below it, the score. This will help you see how your child is doing for each skill.  If you ever want to know more about the activity, or would like resources or information about how to help them at home, contact me and I will be happy to give you more information.  I welcome your comments and feedback about these sheets.

Bus Gratitude