Friday, January 30, 2015

Math:
We took multiplication and division of fractions quizzes today.
We finished worksheet page 88/89-get a parent signature on it.

Language Arts:
We took our spellcabulary test today on the "phone/audi"words.
We attended an assembly on heart health.

Science:
We discussed the circulatory system. Then, we exercised our circulatory system at Ignite Dance.

Science test on Chapter 3 is next Friday, February 6th. Study your worksheets/notes.

Other:
Read, type, iREady.  Have a super weekend...wink, wink. (Which team are you rooting for?)

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Math:
 We worked on the idea of multiplication as scaling. This means that if I multiply a given  number by a number greater than one,  my product will be larger than the given number. In contrast, if I multiply a given number by a fraction less than one, my product will be less than the given number.
2. Get parent signature on the in class multiplication of fraction models.


Language Arts:
We did our "My Bite" writing assignment.
Spellcabulary test tomorrow on the the "audi/phone" words.

Science:
We learned about the circulatory system today. Make sure your know your aorta from your capillaries.

Other:
Be sure to read at home EVERYDAY.
Behavior cards, thursday folders, and iREAdy reports need to be signed and returned by tomorrow. I will send home the iREady reports again tomorrow to keep at home.

Volunteer for the bookfair!  Here's the link:  bookfair volunteer link.


Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Math-We are working on area models for multiplying fractions.
Parent sig. required on yesterday's classwork.
Students are required to explain how to model multiplying fractions with two problems to an adult and get a parent signature.

Language Arts:
Required homework- NOTICE in great detail ONE bite of dinner:
Texture, flavor, smell, temperature, taste, how many chews, appearance-we'll write on this tomorrow. :)

Science:
Great job completing yesterday's homework of...breathing. We finished the respiratory system today.

STUDY. Use the worksheets to test yourself! Look at your notes.

Other: Narek's mom is collecting money to do a Valentine's party during lunch on February 13.  Please feel free to ask questions.

Don't forget to do your iReady, type, and READ, READ, READ!

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Math:
1. We worked on modeling products of fractions today.
2. Study your notes!

Language Arts:
We worked on writing about Scranimals. Fun, fun, funf!

Science:
We discussed and watched a video about the respiratory system. Reread chapter 3, lesson 3 about the respiratory system.

Other:
Read your science book, read for pleasure, read for reading's sake! Type and iReady! :)


Monday, January 26, 2015

Math:
We worked in the common core book on fractions as an expression of division. Pages 104-109 were done in class. 110 and 111 are available for extra practice.
Get your quiz and classwork from Friday signed by a parent.

Remember the numerator is the DIVIDEND, the denonminator is the DIVISOR!

English Language Arts:
We are working on the audi/phone Latin/Greek roots words.  (spellingcity.com)
Finish typing the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. writing by tomorrow.  You are WELCOME to come in tomorrow morning at 7:30am to print your work. :)

Science:
We began learning about the respiratory system today. (Digestive system study aids were completed today, as well)


Other:
Typing, iReady, and reading-as usual!!



Friday, January 23, 2015

Math:
1. We had a quiz on dividing fractions today.
2. Please get a parent signature on classwork page 80.

English Language Arts:
We completed our writing assignment today on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We took our spellcabulary test.

Other:
WE had library today and ignite dance. :)

Other other:
Type, read, and IReady-don't forget.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Math:
1. We tackled word problems with dividing fractions-sign your child's work from today.
2. Sign p. 59-classwork

ELA:
We completed the second paragraph from the MLK speech describing a problem that is in our world and relates to paragraph one of writing assignment.

Science:
HOMEWORK = DIGEST something...healthy!


Other:
Type, iREady, READ!!!!