2022 - 2023
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW LATE: TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Homework: Homework 7.9 - Page 165 - Due Thursday, June 1 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 6 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW LATE: Community Explorers Unit 5 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, May 24 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Community Explorers Unit 5 - Due Wednesday, May 24 [HEALTHY FOR LIFE] - Homework: Together Talk - Day 1 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 2 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 3 - Due ASAP [OTHER] - We started to write a Room 430 survival tip to next year's 4th graders. OPTIONAL: IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
TUESDAY
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW LATE: TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed how to convert a fraction with a denominator of 10 or 100 into a decimal. Homework: Homework 7.9 - Page 165 - Due Thursday, June 1 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 6 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW LATE: Community Explorers Unit 5 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, May 24 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Community Explorers Unit 5 - Due Wednesday, May 24 [HEALTHY FOR LIFE] - Homework: Together Talk - Day 1 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 2 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 3 - Due ASAP [OTHER] - We started to write a Room 430 survival tip to next year's 4th graders. OPTIONAL: IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW LATE: TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we finished our End of Year Show What YOU Know! Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 6 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW LATE: Community Explorers Unit 5 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, May 24 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Community Explorers Unit 5 - Due Wednesday, May 24 [HEALTHY FOR LIFE] - Homework: Together Talk - Day 1 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 2 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 3 - Due ASAP [OTHER] - Today was our Pizza, Pop, and a Picnic bucket reward! OPTIONAL: May Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW LATE: TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we worked on our Puzzling Packets for Unit 7 / Big Idea #2! Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 7 / Big Idea #2 - Due Friday, May 26 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 6 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we were having a team building activity where we had to build games. There were different stations where you had to stack cups, build a marble maze, build a chain without glue or staples, build a bridge, and created dominos with different objects! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today had the opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Community Explorers. Homework: NHW LATE: Community Explorers Unit 5 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, May 24 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Community Explorers Unit 5 - Due Wednesday, May 24 [HEALTHY FOR LIFE] - Homework: Together Talk - Day 1 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 2 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 3 - Due ASAP [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: May Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we re-read the play Perseus and the Fall of Medusa retold by Clair Daniel and Illustrated by Pep Boatella. We also continued in poetry and reviewed person poems and how poetry can help us to know more about who a person is! Then some of us were able to read our poems aloud!
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed fractions and checked with in with on our Unit 7 / Big Idea #2 Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 6 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 5 on Wednesday, May 24 NOTEBOOK: Community Explorers Unit 5 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, May 24 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Community Explorers Unit 5 - Due Wednesday, May 24 [HEALTHY FOR LIFE] - Homework: Together Talk - Day 1 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 2 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 3 - Due ASAP [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: May Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we read the play Perseus and the Fall of Medusa retold by Clair Daniel and Illustrated by Pep Boatella. We also introduced 5 new vocabulary words; devised, distress, odyssey, destiny, and mortal! We also continued in poetry and learned about person poems and how poetry can help us to know more about who a person is!
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned how to create a line plots with fractions! Homework: Homework 7.7 - Page 161- Due Monday, May 22 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 6 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we reviewed for our Show What YOU Know. LATE: Write a Letter to My Representative - Due Tuesday, May 16 (if not finished in class) SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 5 on Wednesday, May 24 NOTEBOOK: Community Explorers Unit 5 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, May 24 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Community Explorers Unit 5 - Due Wednesday, May 24 [HEALTHY FOR LIFE] - Homework: Together Talk - Day 1 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 2 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 3 - Due ASAP [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: May Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned how to compare fractions using the butterfly method! Homework: Homework 7.6 - Page 159 - Due Friday, May 19 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 6 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we tried an investigation with mirrors and light and angles and... it didn't work! But that is science! You try, and fail, try and fail, and then try again! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we reviewed for our Show What YOU Know. We also finished our super awesome vocabulary and started working on our SWYK review and our Notebook Assessment! LATE: Write a Letter to My Representative - Due Tuesday, May 16 (if not finished in class) SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 5 on Wednesday, May 24 NOTEBOOK: Community Explorers Unit 5 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, May 24 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Community Explorers Unit 5 - Due Wednesday, May 24 [HEALTHY FOR LIFE] - Homework: Together Talk - Day 1 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 2 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 3 - Due ASAP [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: May Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned more about equivalent fractions. We looked at how to simply fractions. You can do this by dividing by one (the same numerator / the same denominator). Remember you equivalent fraction rule: whatever you do to the top, you have to do the bottom. Homework: Homework 7.4 - Page 155 - Due Thursday, May 18 Homework: Homework 7.5 - Page 157 - Due Thursday, May 18 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 6 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we came up with questions about Amelia Earhart and why she didn't complete her journey. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about the MI State Capitol Building and the Hall of Justice! Homework: Write a Letter to My Representative - Due Tuesday, May 16 (if not finished in class) [HEALTHY FOR LIFE] - Homework: Together Talk - Day 1 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 2 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 3 - Due ASAP [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: May Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we continued our Read Aloud.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about equivalent fractions. Homework: NHW LATE: Puzzling Packet - Unit 7 - Big Idea #1 - Due Tuesday, May 16 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: Write a Letter to My Representative - Due Tuesday, May 16 (if not finished in class) [HEALTHY FOR LIFE] - Homework: Together Talk - Day 1 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 2 - Due ASAP [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: May Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we started poetry!
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we did Puzzling Pit-Stops. Homework: NHW LATE: Puzzling Packet - Unit 7 - Big Idea #1 - Due Tuesday, May 16 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: Write a Letter to My Representative - Due Tuesday, May 16 (if not finished in class) [HEALTHY FOR LIFE] - Homework: Together Talk - Day 1 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 2 - Due ASAP [OTHER] - Hiawatha Happening is TODAY, Friday, May 12 (5:00-8:00) OPTIONAL: May Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we learned about our last Fluency Friend, the Expression Trio! Stress: emphasizing a word, Pitch: raising and lowering the sound of your voice, Juncture: pausing when reading.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we completed our Unit 7 / Big Idea #1 Check-In! Homework: NHW * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we continued to learn about Amelia Earhart and made a model of why she couldn't have found the island she was headed towards. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned that it is important for kids to be involved in their government. Kids have an important perspective and should share their opinions. Homework: Write a Letter to My Representative - Due Tuesday, May 16 (if not finished in class) [HEALTHY FOR LIFE] - Homework: Together Talk - Day 1 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 2 - Due ASAP [OTHER] - Hiawatha Happening is tomorrow, Friday, May 12 OPTIONAL: May Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about finding fractions on a number line! Homework: Homework 7.2 - Page 151- Due Wednesday, May 10 - Music Video: Fractions on a Number Line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZaXtOHNh6s - Khan Academy Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vWzd-ZV6-Q - Fraction Game: https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math/fractions/animal-rescue/ - Fraction Game: https://www.mathplayground.com/number_line_hunt.html * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we learned more about waves. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about the Bill of Rights. Mr. Coontz (Mrs. Coontz's husband) joined us from Coontz Law to help explain some of these different amendments! Homework: NHW [HEALTHY FOR LIFE] - Homework: Together Talk - Day 1 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 2 - Due ASAP [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: May Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we learned two new vocabulary words - timid: shy, scared, fearful, cautious - strenuous: difficult, challenging, demanding, greling. We also continued to finish up our Informational Essay on natural disasters. Last, we read Smokejumpers to the Rescue! by Laurie Toupin. We focused on the comprehension skill of synthesizing. This is where we take what we know add it to what we learn to create new understanding.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we started a new unit about fractions. We learned about how to compare fractions with the same numerator or the same denominator. Homework: Homework 7.1 - Page 149 - Due Tuesday, May 9 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [HEALTHY FOR LIFE] - Homework: Together Talk - Day 1 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 2 - Due ASAP [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: May Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we reviewed our vocabulary words and then we talked about Point of View and how a story could be different if it was told from 1st person compared to 3rd person.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we had an opportunity to Show What We Knew about Unit 6 - Fractions Concepts and Operations! Homework: NHW * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [HEALTHY FOR LIFE] - Today we learned about stereotypes and gender norms! Homework: Together Talk - Day 1 - Due ASAP Homework: Together Talk - Day 2 - Due ASAP [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: May Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we completed our review pages and practiced to be ready to Show What We Know tomorrow! Remember that the optional practice is a great tool to use to study. Homework: NHW LATE: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 28 OPTIONAL: Optional Practice SWYK - Unit 6 - (Answer Key is included on the back.) SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 6 on Friday, May 5 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we did a simulation that used the computer to click on different instruments. The instruments created sound waves and so we looked for patterns of the different waves. We had to think about what we saw and make some wonderings. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about the three levels of government (local, state, federal). Homework: NHW [HEALTHY FOR LIFE] - Today we learned about creating a cultural for growth! Homework: Together Talk - Day 1 - Due ASAP [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: May Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - We continued working on our South African PenPal Letters.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we checked our SCOOCH answers from yesterday. We also started to work on our review practice from our journals. Homework: NHW LATE: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 28 OPTIONAL: Optional Practice SWYK - Unit 6 - (Answer Key is included on the back.) SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 6 on Friday, May 5 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we reviewed waves and how some of them can be big and others, like tsunamis, can be really big! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) -Today we learned about the Judicial Branch of government. This branch interprets the law and determine if laws are constitution or unconstitutional. They can override an executive order if it is unconstitutional, they decided court cases between two or more states, the set precedent for other courts and trials, and they determine court cases as the highest court in the land! Homework: NHW [OTHER] - Today was our Music Informance! OPTIONAL: May Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we reviewed different comprehension strategies of visualizing, identifying literary elements, recognizing text structures, point of view, and main idea and details. Then we checked-in on our comprehension skills by reading a short story and answering 10 comprehension questions.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed fractions by playing SHOOCH! Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 6 - Big Idea #3 - Due Tuesday, May 2 Homework: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 28 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - Today we had a martial arts demonstration! Thanks for inviting them Evan! OPTIONAL: May Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we finished reading Prince Charming Misplaces His Bride by Christopher Healy. We discussed comprehension strategies as we read.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed Unit 6 / Big Idea #3 and worked on our Puzzling Packets for practice. Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 6 - Big Idea #3 - Due Tuesday, May 2 Homework: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 28 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - Today we celebrated Room 430 day and the Room 430 class of 2014-2015 came to visit! OPTIONAL: April Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we found a little bit of time to continue writing our letters to our South African PenPals!
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we checked-in with our learning for Unit 6 / Big Idea #3 which focused on adding and subtracting and multiplying fractions by a whole number. Homework: NHW Homework: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 28 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we watched a Bill Nye the Science Guy video about volcanoes! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about the Executive Branch - article 2 of the Constitution. We learned that this branch is made up of the president, vice president, and the cabinet. We learned that his branch can approve or veto a bill, directs the military, make treaties with other countries, they enforce the laws, they can pardon, and appoint cabinet members! Homework: NHW [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: April Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we started reading Prince Charming Misplaces His Bride by Christopher Healy. We checked our comprehension as we read and also talked about visualizing, point of view, predicting, and author's purpose.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we played Spin to Win and reviewed multiplying fractions by a whole number in a number story format and also worked on converting improper fractions into a mixed number! Homework: Homework 6.9 - Page 145 - Due Thursday, April 27 LATE: Puzzling Packet - Unit 6 - Big Idea #2 - Due Monday, April 24 Homework: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 28 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we learned about tsunamis and how they are formed. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about Article 1 of the Constitution which is about the Legislative Branch! It is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Some of their powers including writing and passing laws, can impeach a president or justice, can declare war, can override a veto, vote to approve a president's nominations, power of the purse (set the budget). Homework: NHW [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: April Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we completed the NWEA Reading. We also continued to work on our SA PenPal letters!
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Homework: Homework 6.8 - Page 143 - Due Wednesday, April 26 LATE: Puzzling Packet - Unit 6 - Big Idea #2 - Due Monday, April 24 Homework: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 28 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we learned more about sound waves. We did an activity with a jump rope and we observed how waves behave. Then we did the same with a slinky. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we finished learning about how the U.S. government worked to write the Constitution. They experienced many challenges including how many presidents there should be, whether to abolish slavery or not, and how many states each state should get in the congress. Homework: NHW [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: April Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today in Painting with Words we started brainstorming ideas of what we could write to our International PenPal. We are going to write letters to students who live in Cape Town, South Africa who are in grade 5!
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we practiced mixed numbers and improper fractions. We also reviewed multiplying fractions by a whole number! Homework: Homework 6.8 - Page 143 - Due Tuesday, April 25 LATE: Puzzling Packet - Unit 6 - Big Idea #2 - Due Monday, April 24 Homework: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 28 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we learned about sound waves. We learned about how dolphins use echo location! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about how the U.S. gained their independence from Britain and how they first wrote the Articles of Confederation which gave the government too much power. Then they tried again and wrote the Constitution! Homework: NHW IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: April Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we took the M-STEP Grade 4 MATH assessment! Homework: Homework 6.7 - Page 141 - Due Monday, April 24 Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 6 - Big Idea #2 - Due Monday, April 24 LATE: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 7 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: April Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we started learning some new vocabulary words. Today we looked at the words elegant, foreboding, and episode.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Sell the Story - Due Wednesday, May 24 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed and practiced concepts from Unit 6 Big Idea #2. This included learning about mixed numbers that have common denominators. A mixed number is made up of a whole number and an additional part or fraction. These numbers help to expand on ideas about fractions and provide new opportunities to solve other real-world number stories – especially those involving addition and subtraction strategies. Homework: NHW Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 6 - Big Idea #2 - Due Wednesday, April 19 LATE: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 7 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: April Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we found time to dive back into The One and Only Ivan for some Read Aloud time.
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we checked-in with our learning to see how well we understood concepts of improper fractions and mixed numbers. Homework: NHW LATE: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 7 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we continued our investigation about how different mountain ranges were formed. We used our maps to analyze different patterns between volcanoes and earthquakes. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we did a simulation to learn about what it is like when there are no rules. We quickly learned that a government is necessary because it establishes and enforces rules that aim to keep people safe, support its citizens, and build a positive community. Homework: NHW IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: April Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we continued to work on our informational text about natural disasters. We are finishing up writing our three main paragraphs!
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we practiced how to add and subtract improper fractions and how to add and subtract mixed numbers! We also reviewed how to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and mixed numbers into improper fractions. Homework: Homework 6.6 - Page 139 - Due Friday, April 14 LATE: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 7 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we talked about mountain ranges and looked at where they were located on a map and looked for patterns. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about the CDVs: Core Democratic Values. These are the fundamental beliefs of our American society, which unite all Americans. These values are expressed in the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and other significant documents, speeches and writings of the nation. They include, life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, justice, common good, equality, truth, diversity, popular sovereignty, patriotism. Homework: NHW IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - Today we read our Time Traveling Storytime Stories to our K-Buddies! OPTIONAL: April Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned how to add and subtract improper fractions and how to add and subtract mixed numbers! Just like all other numbers, it may involve regrouping and ungrouping! Homework: Homework 6.5 - Page 137 - Due Thursday, April 13 LATE: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 7 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we learned about the patterns of volcanoes on our earth and the RING OF FIRE! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we started a new unit: Community Explorers! Homework: NHW LATE: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 4 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, March 22 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Time Traveling Explorers Unit 4 - Due Wednesday, March 22 IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - Tomorrow is the M-STEP! OPTIONAL: April Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we read "Heroes Come in All Shapes and Sizes" using your best phrasing! We then recorded it on Seesaw!
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about improper fractions and mixed numbers! We learned how to convert one into the other. Then we went outside and did some Sidewalk Chalk Puzzling! Homework: Homework 6.4 - Page 135 - Due Tuesday, April 11 LATE: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 7 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW LATE: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 4 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, March 22 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Time Traveling Explorers Unit 4 - Due Wednesday, March 22 IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: April Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we talked about "Heroic Feats" which means challenging tasks completed by people who do things to help others.
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we completed a check-in for Unit 6 / Big Idea #1! Homework: NHW Homework: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 7 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we completed more of our Earth packets and we looked at patterns of where earthquakes happen on the planet. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we continued working on our Storytime books for our K-=Buddies. We will present them to our K-Buddies next week! Homework: NHW LATE: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 4 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, March 22 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Time Traveling Explorers Unit 4 - Due Wednesday, March 22 IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL: April Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned how to subtract fractions. Then we practiced adding and subtracting fractions. We learned that for both operations the numerator changes and the denominator stays the same! Homework: Homework 6.3 - Page 133 - Due Thursday, April 6 Homework: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 7 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we colored a map about Earth's changing surface. We showed different elevations across the globe! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we continued to work on our Digital Storytime Book for our K-Buddies. Homework: NHW LATE: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 4 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, March 22 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Time Traveling Explorers Unit 4 - Due Wednesday, March 22 IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - BUCKET REWARD: Deep Fried Doodle Day - Wednesday, April 5 - Bring $5 donation! - Due by Friday, April 7 OPTIONAL: April Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we wrote back to our K-Buddies. We focused on how to write neatly and edited to check for any misspelled words.
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned how to add fractions with common denominators. Here is a helpful video that can help you review this concept! Click HERE to watch the video! Homework: Homework 6.2 - Page 131 - Due Wednesday, April 4 Homework: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 7 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we watched a video about natural disasters (volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountains!) We also got a new journal and learned about what we are going to learn about. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we continued to work on our Digital Storytime Book for our K-Buddies. Homework: NHW LATE: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 4 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, March 22 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Time Traveling Explorers Unit 4 - Due Wednesday, March 22 IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - BUCKET REWARD: Deep Fried Doodle Day - Wednesday, April 5 - Bring $5 donation! - Due by Friday, April 7 OPTIONAL: April Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about fractions. We learned that the top number is called the numerator and the bottom number is called the denominator. The top number tells the number of pieces we are counting and the bottom number tells the number of pieces it takes to make a whole. We learned that a unit fraction is one of the parts. For example, 2/6 = 1/6 + 1/6 Homework: Homework 6.1 - Page 129 - Due Tuesday, April 3 Homework: Finding Fractions - Due Friday, April 7 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW LATE: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 4 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, March 22 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Time Traveling Explorers Unit 4 - Due Wednesday, March 22 IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - BUCKET REWARD: Wednesday, April 5 - Bring $5 donation! - Due by Friday, April 7 OPTIONAL: April Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
TUESDAY
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we reviewed the Reading Comprehension skills of prediting, literary elements (character, setting, plot, events), author's craft, and point of view (first person and third person). Then we took a Scholastic Scholars Check-In for 3.3!
Homework: NHW LATE: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we completed a Check-In for Unit 8 / Big Idea #3! We also learned about how to categorize different shapes based on their angles and sides! Homework: Homework 8.10 - Page 193 - Due Wednesday, March 22 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 8 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: Home Energy Worksheet - Due Monday, March 20 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: "Can I Interview You?" - Due ASAP (Notebooks Due March 22) SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 4 on Wednesday, March 22 NOTEBOOK: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 4 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, March 22 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Time Traveling Explorers Unit 4 - Due Wednesday, March 22 IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - SPIRIT WEEK: Wednesday - Sports Day! OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, March 24 IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW LATE: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we looked over our homework from last week. We reviewed quadrilaterals and the difference between parallelogram, trapezoid, rectangle, rhombus, and square. We also looked at what types of triangles are made when you cut these shapes diagonally. Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 8 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we went to the Potter Park Zoo! We had a blast! Homework: Home Energy Worksheet - Due Monday, March 20 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: "Can I Interview You?" - Due ASAP (Notebooks Due March 22) SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 4 on Wednesday, March 22 NOTEBOOK: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 4 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, March 22 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Time Traveling Explorers Unit 4 - Due Wednesday, March 22 IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - SPIRIT WEEK: Tuesday - Color or Neon Day! OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, March 24 IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we finished reading the story "My Dairy from Here to There" by Amada Irma Pérez. We talked about predicting and point of view. Today in Painting with Words we finished our Awesome Paragraph. This will help us to know how to write our paragraphs for our essay on Natural Disasters.
Homework: NHW LATE: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed about quadrilaterals - polygons with 4 sides! A quadrilateral with 2 pairs of opposite parallels sides is a parallelogram. A parallelogram with all sides the same length is called a rhombus. A parallelogram with 4 right angles is called a rectangle. A parallelogram with all sides the same length and 4 right angles is called a square. A quadrilateral with only one set of opposite sides parallel is called trapezoid. Homework: Homework 8.8 - Page 189 - Due Monday, March 20 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 8 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we had a bunch of photos that we had to look at and describe how weathering, deposition, and erosion. We also talked about Monday's field trip! Homework: Home Energy Worksheet - Due Monday, March 20 FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we reviewed for our SWYK on Wednesday! HOMEWORK: "Can I Interview You?" - Due ASAP (Notebooks Due March 22) SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 4 on Wednesday, March 22 NOTEBOOK: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 4 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, March 22 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Time Traveling Explorers Unit 4 - Due Wednesday, March 22 IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - SPIRIT WEEK: Monday - Favorite Animal or Famous Person Day! OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, March 24 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 - Click HERE to sign up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we started reading the story "My Dairy from Here to There" by Amada Irma Pérez. We also started working on how to write an AWESOME paragraph. It has an introduction, explanation and evidence, and a conclusion. In the middle it has transitions words and AWEOSME vocab words. We also reviewed the vocabulary words burst, opportunity, immigration, refugee, and amazing!
Homework: NHW LATE: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about quadrilaterals - polygons with 4 sides! A quadrilateral with 2 pairs of opposite parallels sides parallelogram. A parallelogram with all sides the same length is called a rhombus. A parallelogram with 4 right angles is called a rectangle. A parallelogram with all sides the same length and 4 right angles is called a square. A quadrilateral with one set of opposite sides parallel is called trapezoid. Homework: Homework 8.8 - Page 189 - Due Friday, March 17 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 8 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we finished our illustrations for the investigation we completed yesterday. We are learning more about Earth's changing surface. Homework: Home Energy Worksheet - Due Monday, March 20 FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we continued to work on our Michigan History time period Story Time book for our K-Buddies. HOMEWORK: "Can I Interview You?" - Due ASAP (Notebooks Due March 22) SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 4 on Wednesday, March 22 NOTEBOOK: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 4 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, March 22 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Time Traveling Explorers Unit 4 - Due Wednesday, March 22 IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, March 24 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 - Click HERE to sign up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we finished our Unit 3 Week 1 stations! We then had a few extra minutes to complete our reflection and paper assignments.
Homework: NHW LATE: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about parallel, intersecting, and perpendicular line and line segments. Homework: Homework 8.7 - Page 187 - Due Thursday, March 16 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 8 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today Consumers Energy came and talked to us about ENERGY! We learned how to conserve energy which saves money! We are taking home our Take Action kits. We need to fill out the Home Energy Worksheet and bring it back to school! Homework: Home Energy Worksheet - Due Monday, March 20 FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we started writing our K-Buddies Story Time book about our time period in Michigan History. We are working to inform them about our time period. HOMEWORK: "Can I Interview You?" - Due ASAP (Notebooks Due March 22) SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 4 on Wednesday, March 22 NOTEBOOK: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 4 Notebook Assessment - Due Wednesday, March 22 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Time Traveling Explorers Unit 4 - Due Wednesday, March 22 IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - Today we finished working on our SLC! OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, March 24 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 - Click HERE to sign up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW LATE: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed how to find missing angles when you know the whole. Remember the operation statements... part + part = whole and whole - part = part. Then we did a check-in for Unit 8 / Big Idea #2! Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 8 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: "Can I Interview You?" - Due ASAP (Notebooks Due March 22) IMPORTANT: Capitol Field Trip (05/17) "How Am I Getting Home?" slip - Due Thursday, March 23 [OTHER] - Today we finished working on our SLC! OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, March 24 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Science Night - 4th Grade volunteers - Friday, March 10 - Click HERE to sign up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW LATE: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about adding and subtracting angles. If they add up to 90 degrees, they are called complementary angles. If they add up to 180 degrees, they are called suplementary angles. Homework: Homework 8.5 - Page 183 - Due Friday, March 10 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 8 / Big Idea #1 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we did an investigation about Earth's changing surface. We put water over the sand to see how that affected it. We also put a plant in it and tried to use sand to change the surface of the sand. Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about Present Day Michigan (2000-2023). Some important events we talked about were Flit Water Crisis, COVID-19, pollution in the Great Lakes, Detroit's comeback and the gentrification that followed. HOMEWORK: "Can I Interview You?" - Due ASAP (Notebooks Due March 22) [OTHER] - HOMEWORK - Room 430 Job Application - Due Friday, March 10 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Science Night - 4th Grade volunteers - Friday, March 10 - Click HERE to sign up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW LATE: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about triangles! We learned that you can name them using their angles - acute triangle, right triangle, obtuse triangle. You can also name them using their sides - Equilateral Triangle, Isosceles Triangle, and Scalene Triangle. Homework: Homework 8.4 - Page 181 - Due Thursday, March 9 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 8 / Big Idea #1 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we started a new unit - Earth's Changing Surface! We looked at some photos and looked at what we could see! We saw a swamp, the Grand Canyon, and Turnip Rock. Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we went over our Field Trip expectations and learned about your Time Traveling project. We will be making a digital storytime book for our K-Buddies! HOMEWORK: "Can I Interview You?" - Due ASAP (Notebooks Due March 22) FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 * To preview the museum, try out this interactive virtual tour... click HERE! [OTHER] - HOMEWORK - Room 430 Job Application - Due Friday, March 10 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Science Night - 4th Grade volunteers - Friday, March 10 - Click HERE to sign up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW LATE: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we completed a Check-In for our first Big Idea of Unit 8! Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 8 / Big Idea #1 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we wrote a persuasive letter to the mayor of Townsville explaining what type of energy source they should use for their town. Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we experienced what life was like in Michigan during 1950-2000. We listened to different Michigan bands and singers and talked about the history of the time. Modern Michigan (1950 – 2000) is an important part of Michigan’s history because the cultural shift towards equal rights was progressed by the musical backdrop of Motown and many important Michigan figures. HOMEWORK: "Can I Interview You?" - Due ASAP (Notebooks Due March 22) FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 [OTHER] - SIGN UP: Field Trip - Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Science Night - 4th Grade volunteers - Friday, March 10 - Click HERE to sign up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW LATE: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed how to measure angles with a protractor! Click HERE to review the steps! We also learned that you can draw angle in a circle! Some types of important angles to know about are right angles, acute angles, obtuse angles, straight angles, reflex angle, and full circle angles! Homework: Homework 8.3 - Page 179 - Due Monday, March 6 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #4 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today the other groups got to teach / reteach about the different sources of energy that we are helping Townsville to decided on using. Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about Modern Michigan (1950s - 2000). We learned more about Detroit, Motown, singers, pizza companies in Michigan, race riots of 1967, protests against the Vietnam War, white flight, and red lining. HOMEWORK: "Can I Interview You?" - Due ASAP (Notebooks Due March 22) FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 - Entrepreneurial Explorers - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) [OTHER] - Today continued working on our SLC - Student-Led Conference presentation! IMPORTANT: Baby/Young Photo - Send photos to Y[email protected] by Monday, February 27 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Science Night - 4th Grade volunteers - Friday, March 10 - Click HERE to sign up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW LATE: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned how to measure angles with a protractor! Click HERE to review the steps! Homework: Homework 8.2 - Page 177 - Due Thursday, March 3 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #4 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we finished our posters about our type of energy source and then some people got to explain and teach our about energy source! Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today experienced what life was like in Michigan during. World War II (1930 – 1945)! We got to rivet in a manufacturing plant, grow our own Victory Garden, sew a button on our clothes, and listen to a fireside chat next to the radio! We also learned that WWII is an important part of Michigan’s history because the state’s natural resources and its manufacturing capabilities aided in helping to win the war. HOMEWORK: "Can I Interview You?" - Due ASAP (Notebooks Due March 22) FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 - Entrepreneurial Explorers - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) [OTHER] - Today continued working on our SLC - Student-Led Conference presentation! IMPORTANT: Baby/Young Photo - Send photos to Y[email protected] by Monday, February 27 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Science Night - 4th Grade volunteers - Friday, March 10 - Click HERE to sign up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about point, line, line segment, and angles. We learned that there are acute angles, obtuse angles, and right angles. Homework: Homework 8.1 - Page 175 - Due Thursday, March 2 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #4 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we continued to learn more about energy and how people choose energy resources to use in their communities. We worked in our specific energy groups: nuclear, coal, water, wind, and solar. Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about Michigan in World War II. HOMEWORK: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 - Entrepreneurial Explorers - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) [OTHER] - Today we started working on our SLC - Student-Led Conference presentation! IMPORTANT: Baby/Young Photo - Send photos to Y[email protected] by Monday, February 27 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Science Night - 4th Grade volunteers - Friday, March 10 - Click HERE to sign up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we reviewed the comprehension skills of understanding idioms, adeges, and proverbs, learning how to make predictions, understanding point of view, and visualizing using the sensory details in the text. Then we read My Diary From Here to There by Amada Irma Pérez.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we had an opportunity to show what we knew for Unit 4. Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #4 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we continued to learn more about energy and how people choose energy resources to use in their communities. Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we experienced life on a Ford assembly line! We learned that the Growth of Manufacturing (1865 – 1920s) is an important part of Michigan’s history because the invention of the automobile and Ford’s assembly line led to a dramatic change in transportation and it fueled economic prosperity. HOMEWORK: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 - Entrepreneurial Explorers - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) [OTHER] - IMPORTANT: Baby/Young Photo - Send photos to Y[email protected] by Monday, February 27 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Science Night - 4th Grade volunteers - Friday, March 10 - Click HERE to sign up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
MONDAY
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we checked in with our comprehension. We read a story about Benjamin Franklin and answered 10 comprehension questions.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed concepts related to Unit 4 and completed the practice SWYK in our journals. Then we went over the answers together as a class. Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: Optional Practice SWYK - Unit 4 - (Answer Key is included on the back.) SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 4 on Tuesday, February 28 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #4 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 - Entrepreneurial Explorers - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) [OTHER] - IMPORTANT: Baby/Young Photo - Send photos to Y[email protected] by Monday, February 27 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, March 20 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Science Night - 4th Grade volunteers - Friday, March 10 - Click HERE to sign up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we continued to work on Fluency Friends - Rate man! The villainous 2Fast and 2Slow are not reading at a normal rate! But never fear… Rate Man is here to save the day! Rate – reading at an appropriate speed for your reading level without making mistakes (4th Grade Goal = 150 words per minute) We also performed Catch Me If You Can again with new roles and new hats! We had a lot of fun acting it out!
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we completed our review pages for Unit 4 SWYK. Homework: NHW Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 4 - Big Idea #4 - Due Monday, February 27 OPTIONAL: Optional Practice SWYK - Unit 4 - (Answer Key is included on the back.) SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 4 on Tuesday, February 28 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we looked more into the energy problems of Townsville and got sorted into different energy groups. We looked at pros and cons of the different energy resources. Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed to the Potter Park Zoo on Monday, February 27 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about the Growth of Manufacturing (1865-1920s). We learned about Henry Ford who invented the assembly line for producing more cars faster. We also learned about other Michigan companies that started during this time including Kellogg's and Faygo! HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT: Baby/Young Photo - Send photos to Y[email protected] by Monday, February 27 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, February 27 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Field Trip - Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Science Night - 4th Grade volunteers - Friday, March 10 - Click HERE to sign up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, February 24 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we learned about a new Fluency Friend - Rate man! The villainous 2Fast and 2Slow are not reading at a normal rate! But never fear… Rate Man is here to save the day! Rate – reading at an appropriate speed for your reading level without making mistakes (4th Grade Goal = 150 words per minute)
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we completed our Puzzling Pit-Stops for our Big Idea #4 for Unit 4. Homework: NHW Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 4 - Big Idea #4 - Due Thursday, February 23 SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 4 on Friday, February 24 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we did a short Check-In on electric circuits and summarized what we learned about TCI. We also learned Townsville and we are going to help them decide what type of energy resource they should use to power their town. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about the Civil War! We learned that the Civil War (1850s – 1865) is an important part of Michigan’s history because its close location to Canada allowed enslaved people to escape through Michigan. Also, Michigan soldiers fought in key battles that lead to the North winning. HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT: Baby/Young Photo - Send photos to Y[email protected] by Monday, February 27 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, February 27 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Field Trip - Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 - Click HERE to sign up! SIGN UP: Science Night - 4th Grade volunteers - Friday, March 10 - Click HERE to sign up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, February 24 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we did another round of Scholastic Scholars Stations.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we completed our Unit 4 Big Idea #4 Check-In about patterns! Homework: NHW * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - Today we went to the OHS auditorium and listened to the OHS Orchestra! IMPORTANT: Baby/Young Photo - Send photos to Y[email protected] by Monday, February 27 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, February 27 - Click HERE to sign-up! SIGN UP: Field Trip - Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 - Click HERE to sign-up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, February 24 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
WEDNESDAY
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about numerical patterns! Homework: NHW Homework: Puzzle Packet - Unit 4 / Big Idea #3 - Due Thursday, February 16 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT: Baby/Young Photo - Send photos to Y[email protected] by Monday, February 27 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, February 27 - Click HERE to sign-up! SIGN UP: Field Trip - Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 - Click HERE to sign-up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, February 24 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we did a round of Scholastic Scholars Stations. Some of us did Read Theory, Word or Weird, Paper and Pencil focusing on Sequencing, Heads Up practicing our vocabulary, Red Curtain Reading where we did some reader's theater, and story time where we read a picture book.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about factor pairs and multiples! We learned that when a number has only one factor pair it is called prime and when it has more than one it is called composite! Homework: Homework 4.10 - Page 107 - Due Tuesday, February 14 Homework: Puzzle Packet - Unit 4 / Big Idea #3 - Due Wednesday, February 15 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - SIGN UP: Valentine's Day Celebration on Tuesday, February 13 - Click HERE to help or donate! REMINDER: Bring your Valentine's Day Cards on Tuesday, February 14 IMPORTANT: Baby/Young Photo - Send photos to Y[email protected] by Monday, February 27 SIGN UP: Field Trip - Potter Park Zoo on Monday, February 27 - Click HERE to sign-up! SIGN UP: Field Trip - Michigan Historical Museum on Wednesday, March 8 - Click HERE to sign-up! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, February 24 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we worked on our Puzzling Pit-Stops and worked on our Puzzle Packets Homework: Puzzle Packet - Unit 4 / Big Idea #3 - Due Wednesday, February 15 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we finished making electrical circuits. We had to problem solve and work together in order to get our circuit to work. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we experienced what life was like for the shanty boys in early statehood in Michigan. We got to saw a log, mark the log, balance on a log, mine for copper, and go on a river drive! HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - REMINDER: Bring your Valentine's Day Cards on Tuesday, February 14 IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, February 24 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we read a play titled Catch Me If You Can by Carol Schaffner. We were assigned different parts and different people read the lines of different characters. We also got to each wear a different hat!
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we did a Learning Check-In over Unit 4 Big / Idea #3. Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we built electric circuits. We learned how to add lights and buzzers. For a circuit to work, it must be closed to complete the flow of electrons. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we time traveled back in Michigan's history to early statehood times. We ate pancakes which was a popular food that the shanty boys (lumberjacks) ate. We learned that there were lots of resources like wood (white pine), copper, and iron ore, that provided new jobs! We also learned that many Native Americans were forced to leave their land and go to live on reservations. HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, February 24 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed multi-step number stories! We worked on the different tools we can use to solve a number story. These include... drawing a picture, draw a comparison model, make a number line, reread the story, underline or circle important information, review it when it is done or look back at it, put the puzzle in your own words, or make a plan and figure out what operation sentence you will need to use. Homework: Homework 4.9 - Page 105 - Due Tuesday, February 7 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - We made a chain of kindness! IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, February 24 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we read Hurricanes: A Force of Nature. This was an informational text which gave us facts and information about the topic and also included interviews which are first-person accounts in a question-and-answer format. We also did Story Cubes where we rolled different dice and had to write a story based on the picture that was rolled.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we continued learning more about the four steps for solving multi-step number stories. 1) Understand the problem. 2) Plan what to do. 3) Carry out the plan. 4) Look back. These steps will help you in solving the puzzles! Homework: Homework 4.8 - Page 103 - Due Monday, February 6 Homework: Homework 4.7 - Page 101 - Due Monday, February 6 Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 4 - Big Idea #2 - Due Monday, February 6 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #1 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT: Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, February 24 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we did two rounds of Scholastic Scholars Stations. We focused on improving comprehension: understanding what you read.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned four steps for solving multi-step number stories. 1) Understand the problem. 2) Plan what to do. 3) Carry out the plan. 4) Look back. These steps will help you in solving the puzzles! Homework: Homework 4.7 - Page 101 - Due Monday, February 6 Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 4 - Big Idea #2 - Due Monday, February 6 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #1 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we finished our most recent section in TCI about energy being conserved. We learned that energy is conserved because it can never be created or destroyed. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we went on a virtual field trip to learn about life in Michigan before statehood. We also went outside and and played lacrosse and snow snake - two very popular games/sports played by the first people of Michigan. HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, February 24 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we read the story Rent Party Jazz by William Miller. The genre of the story was historical fiction which means it is based on events that happened in the past but the story is made-up. We also learned about synthesizing - where you take your background knowledge and add it to new information you are learning from the story and that helps you make new connections/comprehend it better.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we did our Puzzling Pit-Stops and worked on our Puzzling Packet to help us review the concepts and number skills from this Big Idea. We continue to focus on drawing comparison models! Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 4 - Big Idea #2 - Due Friday, February 3 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #1 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we learned about energy that transfers into light. We also learned how energy can be conserved. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we read a non-fiction text about what Michigan was like before it was a state. We learned that Stevens T. Mason was the first governor and was only 19 years old! We learned that the Toledo War was over a small strip of land in the south of Michigan and nobody died! We also played Jeopardy to review some other pre-statehood information we should have learned in 3rd grade! HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - Room 430 Updates and Reminders - Click HERE for updates! IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, February 24 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we checked-in with our learning for Unit 4 - Big Idea #2. Do you remember the four operation statements? [ Part + Part = Whole ] [ Whole - Part = Part] [ Factor x Factor = Product ] [ Product ÷ Factor = Factor ] Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 4 / Big Idea #1 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we did TCI and learned about sound. We did an activity where we had to find three things that made sound. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about primary sources and secondary sources. A primary source is created by someone who was at the event (photos, letters, diary, etc.) and a secondary source is created by someone who was not at the event. We then traveled around the room to find different sources and determine if they were primary or secondary and research them to learn about something that happened in Michigan history. HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we did another round of Scholastic Scholars Stations! We did a good job of moving to the next station and are working on doing it with a quiet voice level.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about graphs. There are bar graphs and pictographs which use pictures! We used this data to answer comparison questions! Remember to draw your comparison models and label! Homework: Homework 4.6 - Page 99 - Due Tuesday, January 31 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - We analyzed the lyrics of the song This is the New Year by A Great Big World. IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we looked at comparison puzzles and worked to understand how to draw a model. We looked at how more or less means addition and subtraction comparison puzzles and times as many means multiplication and division comparison puzzles. Homework: Homework 4.5 - Page 97 - Due Monday, January 30 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we looked comparison puzzles. We know that when it asks us to find the difference we subtract, or when it asks us to find how much more, we subtract. When it asks us how many times more, we have to divide. Homework: Homework 4.4 - Page 95- Due Wednesday, January 25 Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 4 - Big Idea #1 - Due Friday, January 27 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - We learned more about electrical circuits and solar panels! We learned how energy can be transferred from light and heat. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we time traveled back in time to see Mr. C.'s life and he wrote major events on a timeline. Then we had time to create our own timeline! We learned that events on a timeline are put in chronological order which means from the first event to the last event or from the past to the present. HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - Today we had our Bucket Reward - a Frozen Read-In IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
WEdnesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we worked on our Puzzling Pit-Stops and reviewed our big idea with a Puzzling Packet! Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 4 - Big Idea #1 - Due Friday, January 27 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - We watched Bill Nye and he taught us about electrons and energy! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we tried to figure out where Mr. C. time traveled to in the past by asking questions! We figured out that he went to MLK's "I Have A Dream" speech. We then started looking at the 5 themes of history and the questions historians ask! HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - BUCKET REWARD: We will have a Frozen Read-In on Thursday, January 26. LATE: School Home Communication - MLK Jr. Day of Service - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we started a brand new activity: Scholastic Scholars Stations! We are in groups of 4 and travel between different activities. Some of the things we did include Heads Up (working on vocabulary), Paper and Pencil, Dino Dash (a game of sequencing), StoryTime (reading a picture book and learning new vocab), Read Theory, and Red Curtin Reading (acting our a play!). We had lots of fun and worked hard to learn all about the rules and procedures!
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today completed a Learning Check-In for Unit 4 / Week 1! Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Scavenger Hunt: Division - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - We finished a quiz about energy and collisions. Then we went on TCI and learned more about electrical energy. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we started our next unit - Time Traveling Explorers! We built a time machine so that we can travel through time during this unit! We also tried to solve a mystery using facts and clues and then forming an inference or an idea about what happened! HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - BUCKET REWARD: We will have a Frozen Read-In on Thursday, January 26. LATE: School Home Communication - MLK Jr. Day of Service - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we talked about claims and evidence. A claim is and idea or an opinion the author has. Evidence is what supports the claim. Then we read a short story about not giving up. We read it with a Fluency Friend. In Painting with Words we finished TRAAP (timelineness, relevance, accuracy, authority, purpose) and tried our these new skills on an online game where we had to determine if a source was real or fake. Then we started researching for our Natural Disaster information text!
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about solving number stories using multiplication and division. We learned that every number has at least one factor pair. If the number only has one factor pair it is prime. If it has more than one factor pair it is composite! Remember... factor x factor = product and product / factor = factor Homework: Homework 4.3 - Page 93- Due Tuesday, January 24 OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Scavenger Hunt: Division - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - BUCKET REWARD: We will have a Frozen Read-In on Thursday, January 26. LATE: School Home Communication - MLK Jr. Day of Service - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about equal and non equal equations. We also worked on a Mid-Year Check-In to see how well we know our place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and number stories! Homework: Homework 4.2 - Page 91- Due Monday, January 23 OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Scavenger Hunt: Division - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW LATE: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 3 Notebook Assessment - Due Thursday, January 19 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 3 - Due Thursday, January 19 [OTHER] - We filled out our Bucket Reward! And the winner is... A Frozen Read-In! BUCKET REWARD: We will have a Frozen Read-In on Thursday, January 26. LATE: School Home Communication - MLK Jr. Day of Service - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about 4 different properties for solving a number sentence: commnitive, distributive, identity, and associative. We also learned about PEMDAS - Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally - Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction! This helps us remember the order for solving number puzzles with more than one operation! Homework: Homework 4.1 - Page 89 - Due Friday, January 20 OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Scavenger Hunt: Division - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we took a short quiz about collisions and energy! Then we did some review about the topic and went over what we knew and what we needed to learn more about. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we took our Entrepreneurial Explorers SWYK! HOMEWORK: NHW LATE: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 3 Notebook Assessment - Due Thursday, January 19 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 3 - Due Thursday, January 19 [OTHER] - Homework: School Home Communication - MLK Jr. Day of Service - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we took the NWEA that focused on our knowledge of words and reading!
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Scavenger Hunt: Division - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we continued our investigation on collision. We chose different balls and hit them in different ways. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we filled out our Notebook Assessments an we completed a practice SWYK! HOMEWORK: NHW SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 3 on Thursday, January 19 NOTEBOOK: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 3 Notebook Assessment - Due Thursday, January 19 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 3 - Due Thursday, January 19 [OTHER] - Homework: School Home Communication - MLK Jr. Day of Service - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT: Field Trip Donation - Click HERE for RevTrack Link - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Character Cutout - Due Thursday, March 2 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we took the NWEA that focused on our knowledge of numbers! Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Scavenger Hunt: Division - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we did an investigation about transferring energy. We used two tennis balls and put one between the ruler and then rolled the other one towards it. The one tennis ball hit the other and the other moved. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we met a real economist - Mr. Sri. He talked to us about how to sell lemonade and all the different components that go into selling and supply chain management. HOMEWORK: NHW SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 3 on Thursday, January 19 NOTEBOOK: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 3 Notebook Assessment - Due Thursday, January 19 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 3 - Due Thursday, January 19 [OTHER] - Homework: School Home Communication - MLK Jr. Day of Service - Due Friday, January 20 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we had the opportunity to Show What We Knew for Unit 3! Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Scavenger Hunt: Division - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 / Big Idea #2 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 3 on Thursday, January 19 NOTEBOOK: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 3 Notebook Assessment - Due Thursday, January 19 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 3 - Due Thursday, January 19 [OTHER] - We watched Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech and we highlighted important parts of the speech. We then talked about the speech in our groups and shared our "ah-ha" moments! Homework: School Home Communication - MLK Jr. Day of Service - Due Friday, January 20 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Table Team Together Task - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we completed a Scholastic Scholars Check-In. Then we had time to do some "may do" reading activities on our chromebook.
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we continued to work on our Unit 3 practice review. Homework: NHW SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 3 on Friday, 1/13 OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Scavenger Hunt: Division - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 / Big Idea #1 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 3 on Thursday, January 19 NOTEBOOK: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 3 Notebook Assessment - Due Thursday, January 19 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 3 - Due Thursday, January 19 [OTHER] - Today we did our Table Team Together Task which was building a Toothpick Tower using marshmallows! Then Josh had to try to sit on our tower. We also did an activity where we though about how people are like crayons. OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
WEDNESDAY
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we reviewed Author's Craft and looked at how an author's makes writing choices to change the mood, tone, and style of their writing.
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we started to review for our SWYK! Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 3 - Big Idea #2 - Due Thursday, January 12 SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 3 on Friday, 1/13 OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Scavenger Hunt: Division - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 / Big Idea #1 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we continued to learn about motion. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about our global economy and looked at the difference between public and private in the economy. HOMEWORK: NHW SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 3 on Thursday, January 19 NOTEBOOK: Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 3 Notebook Assessment - Due Thursday, January 19 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Entrepreneurial Explorers Unit 3 - Due Thursday, January 19 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
TUESDAY
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we looked at figurative language and reviewed the concepts of similes, metaphors, personification, alliteration, assonance, and sensory language.
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed division number stories and did a Check-In for our Big Idea for #2. Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 3 - Big Idea #2 - Due Thursday, January 12 SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 3 on Friday, 1/13 OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Scavenger Hunt: Division - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 / Big Idea #1 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we learned about collision and motion and worked in groups! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we looked at how incentives affect a buyer. There are positive incentives (rewards) and negative incentives (penalties). We learned that incentives impact the decisions that a buyer makes. HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
MonDay
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we reviewed plot and looked at the plot of the story we read last week.
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed division number stories and did a Check-In for our Big Idea for #2. Homework: NHW SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 3 on Friday, 1/13 OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Hourly Wage - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 / Big Idea #1 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we reviewed our Check-In and answered questions in our Energy Packet. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about supply. When there is too much product surplus. When there is not enough product it is called scarcity. Low supply causes increase in price. High supply causes low price! HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we learned about visualizing while we read. We can use the sensory details (sight, smell, sound, taste, touch) to better picture what is happening in the text which helps us with our comprehension.
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about solving multi-step number stories! We did animal partners and worked hard to solve different number stories! Homework: Homework 3.10 - Page 85 - Due Monday, January 9 SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 3 on Friday, 1/13 OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Hourly Wage - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 / Big Idea #1 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - Today was Josh the Giraffe's Birthday and Mr. C.'s half Birthday! OPTIONAL - Scholastic Book Orders - Due Friday, January 20 IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we learned new vocabulary words and summarized their meanings.
Homework: NHW LATE: Book Club (in class) - Plot Predictor - Pages 66-97 - Due Thursday, December 8 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned how to interpret the remainder of a division puzzle. There are a few options: you can ignore it, round it up, turn it into a fraction/decimal, it can be the answer to the puzzle, or you might have to add it our subtract it. Homework: Homework 3.9 - Page 83 - Due Friday, January 6 Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 3 - Big Idea #1 - Due Friday, January 6 SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 3 on Friday, 1/13 OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Hourly Wage - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 / Big Idea #1 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we took a Learning Check-In about energy! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we acted our a lemonade stand! We had producers, consumers, and supply of lemonade. We learned that when demand goes up, price goes up - this is called a seller's market. Also, we learned that when demand goes down, price goes down - this is called a buyer's market. HOMEWORK: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW LATE: TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 / Week 3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) LATE: Book Club (in class) - Plot Predictor - Pages 66-97 - Due Thursday, December 8 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we continued working on our division skills and learned how to check our answers with estimation using division or multiplication. Remember, multiplication is the opposite of division so it makes a great tool to use as a way to check our work! Homework: Homework 3.8 - Page 81- Due Thursday, January 5 Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 3 - Big Idea #1 - Due Friday, January 6 OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Hourly Wage - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 3 / Big Idea #1 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we went onto TCI and learned how energy can never be created or destroyed. It is instead transferred! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we acted our a lemonade stand! We had producers, consumers, and supply of lemonade. We learned that when price goes up, demand goes down and when price goes down, demand goes up! HOMEWORK: NHW LATE: Earth Explorers Unit 2 Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, December 6 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Earth Explorers Unit 2 - Due Tuesday, December 6 [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we continued learning with our Fluency Friends! We learned about Kid Accuracy! The villainous Lotso Mistakes is making his reading hard to understand! But never fear… Kid Accuracy is here to save the day! Accuracy means automatically recognizing words, reading words without mistakes, and having the skills to sound out unfamiliar words!
Homework: NHW LATE: TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 / Week 3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) LATE: Book Club (in class) - Plot Predictor - Pages 66-97 - Due Thursday, December 8 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed division and looked at how to solve division puzzles that have a zero in the quotient. We then had time to practice these type of puzzles. Homework: Homework 3.7 - Page 79 - Due Wednesday, January 4 Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 3 - Big Idea #1 - Due Thursday, January 5 OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Hourly Wage - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we went on TCI and learned more about how energy moves and stops. We learned how energy transfers. For example if I pushed a friend on a sled down a hill, I transfer the energy from my hands to the sled and then the sled slows down because of friction and the energy is transferred from the sled to the ground. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned that we have unlimited wants but limited resources. This can create scarcity which means there is not enough of something to meet the wants/needs of the consumers. When scarcity occurs, (like not enough money) a consumer has to make choices between one thing or another. HOMEWORK: NHW LATE: Earth Explorers Unit 2 Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, December 6 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Earth Explorers Unit 2 - Due Tuesday, December 6 [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW LATE: TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 / Week 3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) LATE: Book Club (in class) - Plot Predictor - Pages 66-97 - Due Thursday, December 8 LATE: Book Club (in class) - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club (in class) - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we completed our Unit 3 Big Idea #1 Check-In. Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: Multiplication Wrestling - (Completed packet earns $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Feeding Michigan - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Multiplication/Division SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we watched Bill Nye the Science Guy! We learned about electricity and different types of energy like kinetic, potential, electric, heat, chemical, etc.. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about a market economy's circular flow. We acted it out to learn that a household has resources that the business exchanges for money, We also learned that a business has a goods/services that they exchange with the household for money! HOMEWORK: NHW LATE: Earth Explorers Unit 2 Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, December 6 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Earth Explorers Unit 2 - Due Tuesday, December 6 [OTHER] - Job Applications - Due Thursday, December 15 SECRET SNOWFLAKE - Bring your wrapped book back before or on Thursday, December 15 OPTIONAL - December Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we continued to learn more about text structure. We also read the story "Blind Ambition" and answered text structure related questions about the story. Some of us also worked in a small group and read a story about a family that visited the Everglades and we answered different comprehension questions.
Homework: NHW LATE: TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 / Week 3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) LATE: Book Club (in class) - Plot Predictor - Pages 66-97 - Due Thursday, December 8 LATE: Book Club (in class) - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club (in class) - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we went over our SCOOCH from last week and asked questions. We also took a practice Check-In which we will continue tomorrow. Homework: Homework 3.6 - Page 77 - Due Wednesday, December 14 OPTIONAL: Multiplication Wrestling - (Completed packet earns $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Feeding Michigan - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Multiplication/Division SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - We learned about how speed and energy are connected. The more speed you have the more energy is transferred. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we continued to learn more about the characteristics of a market economy. We learned that a market economy contains private property rights, voluntary exchange, competition, consumer sovereignty, incentives, and specialization. HOMEWORK: NHW LATE: Earth Explorers Unit 2 Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, December 6 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Earth Explorers Unit 2 - Due Tuesday, December 6 [OTHER] - Job Applications - Due Thursday, December 15 SECRET SNOWFLAKE - Bring your wrapped book back before or on Thursday, December 15 OPTIONAL - December Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we read a personal narrative titled Blind Ambition. We learned some new vocabulary and worked on comprehension skills of identifying details in the text.
Homework: NHW LATE: TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 / Week 3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) LATE: Book Club (in class) - Plot Predictor - Pages 66-97 - Due Thursday, December 8 LATE: Book Club (in class) - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club (in class) - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we went over our SCOOCH from last week. We worked to identify any mistakes and asked questions to better understand new puzzling concepts. Homework: Homework 3.6 - Page 77 - Due Tuesday, December 13 OPTIONAL: Multiplication Wrestling - (Completed packet earns $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Feeding Michigan - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Multiplication/Division SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - We continued learning about energy. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about a market economy and defined related vocabulary. HOMEWORK: NHW LATE: Earth Explorers Unit 2 Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, December 6 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Earth Explorers Unit 2 - Due Tuesday, December 6 [OTHER] - Job Applications - Due Thursday, December 15 SECRET SNOWFLAKE - Bring your wrapped book back before or on Thursday, December 15 OPTIONAL - December Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we continued to use the Room 430 website to practice understanding three different text structures: sequence, cause and effect, and compare and contrast. We also had a Scholastic Check-In to see how we are doing with our comprehension skills of informative text.
Homework: NHW LATE: TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 / Week 3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) LATE: Book Club (in class) - Plot Predictor - Pages 66-97 - Due Thursday, December 8 LATE: Book Club (in class) - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club (in class) - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we check our homework from this week! We also did SCOOCH and solved 30 division puzzles which was equal to 4 pages in our Puzzling Journal! Homework: Homework 3.5 - Page 75 - Due Monday, December 12 OPTIONAL: Multiplication Wrestling - (Completed packet earns $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Feeding Michigan - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Multiplication/Division SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW LATE: Earth Explorers Unit 2 Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, December 6 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Earth Explorers Unit 2 - Due Tuesday, December 6 [OTHER] - Job Applications - Due Thursday, December 15 SECRET SNOWFLAKE - Bring your wrapped book back before or on Thursday, December 15 OPTIONAL - December Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we used the Room 430 website to practice understanding three different text structures: sequence, cause and effect, and compare and contrast. We also had time to finish up our Book Club Plot Predictor.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 - DUE TOMORROW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 / Week 3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) LATE: Book Club (in class) - Plot Predictor - Pages 66-97 - Due Thursday, December 8 LATE: Book Club (in class) - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club (in class) - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about the digit by digit method for division. Remember the order - Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Bring Down! (Dad, Mom, Sister, Brother). Homework: Homework 3.4 - Page 73 - Due Friday, December 9 OPTIONAL: Multiplication Wrestling - (Completed packet earns $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Feeding Michigan - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Multiplication/Division SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we did an Energy Meter Challenge to 2 meters! We had to drop the ball on a ramp and get it to roll 2 meters exactly! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we started Entrepreneurial Explorers where we are learning all about Economics! We did an activity to help us learn about the 5 BIG Questions that Economists ask! HOMEWORK: NHW LATE: Earth Explorers Unit 2 Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, December 6 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Earth Explorers Unit 2 - Due Tuesday, December 6 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - December Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 - DUE DATE APPROACHING OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 / Week 3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we continued to learn place value sections method and expanded notation method for division using multiple digits (up to 4 digits!) We also started to investigate how to do digit by digit which we will look at more tomorrow. Homework: Homework 3.3 - Page 71 - Due Thursday, December 8 OPTIONAL: Multiplication Wrestling - (Completed packet earns $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Feeding Michigan - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Multiplication/Division SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we did an investigation about energy and how it relates to motion. We had ramp and we dropped a ball at a certain height and a certain angle and we tried to roll it exactly one meter. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we had time to continue finishing up our USA Road Trip Reflection, Super Awesome Vocabulary Packet, our Notebook, and our Notebook Assessment. If we were finished, we went online and worked on some cool Earth Explorers websites! HOMEWORK: NHW LATE: Earth Explorers Unit 2 Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, December 6 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Earth Explorers Unit 2 - Due Tuesday, December 6 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - December Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we worked on our Book Club Packets for "Plot Predictor." We are going to try to finished these up by the end of the week.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 - DUE DATE APPROACHING OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 / Week 3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about the Place Value Sections method for division. Remember, if you get frustrated and think "I don't get this" or "I can't do this" remember to add the powerful word of YET to the end! "I don't get this... YET!" "I can't do this... YET!" Because with time and practice, you will get better! Homework: Homework 3.2 - Page 69 - Due Wednesday, December 7 OPTIONAL: Multiplication Wrestling - (Completed packet earns $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Feeding Michigan - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Multiplication/Division SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we learned about energy! We talked about some different topics about it, asked questions about, watched a video, and brainstormed initial ideas about it! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we had an opportunity to show what we knew about Earth Explorers! HOMEWORK: NHW LATE: Earth Explorers Unit 2 Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, December 6 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Earth Explorers Unit 2 - Due Tuesday, December 6 [OTHER] - Tomorrow is an early release! OPTIONAL - December Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we looked at content area words which are specific vocabulary to an area of study. They often appear in boldface and are often defined in the text. We also looked at text structures. These include compare and contrast, cause and effect, sequence, and problem and solution.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 - DUE DATE APPROACHING OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 / Week 3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we started learning about division. We learned that they are three parts: dividend, divisor, and quotient. We also learned that there are remainders when it can't be divided evenly . Homework: Homework 3.1 - Page 67 - Due Tuesday, December 6 OPTIONAL: Multiplication Wrestling - (Completed packet earns $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Feeding Michigan - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Multiplication/Division SWYK - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 2 on Tuesday, December 6 NOTEBOOK: Earth Explorers Unit 2 Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, December 6 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Earth Explorers Unit 2 - Due Tuesday, December 6 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - December Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
FRIDAY
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we finished reading The Science Behind Sight by Louise Spilsbury and talked about graphic sources and how to use diagrams to help us understand the text better.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 - DUE DATE APPROACHING OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 / Week 3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we checked in with our knowledge of Fast Facts for Multiplication and Division! Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: Multiplication Wrestling - (Completed packet earns $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Feeding Michigan - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #4 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we continued working on our animal research reports. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 2 on Tuesday, December 6 NOTEBOOK: Earth Explorers Unit 2 Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, December 6 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Earth Explorers Unit 2 - Due Tuesday, December 6 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - December Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
THURSDAY
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we started reading The Science Behind Sight by Louise Spilsbury and we talked about how to summarize!
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 / Week 3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we had the opportunity to show what we new about multiplication! Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: Multiplication Wrestling - (Completed packet earns $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Feeding Michigan - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we continued working on our animal research reports. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we met a real geographer. Mr. Yen told us all about how he uses satellite imagery and maps to do his job! HOMEWORK: NHW SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 2 on Tuesday, December 6 NOTEBOOK: Earth Explorers Unit 2 Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, December 6 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Earth Explorers Unit 2 - Due Tuesday, December 6 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - December Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 / Week 3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Homework: NHW SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 2 on Thursday, December 1 OPTIONAL: Unit 2 Optional SWYK - Answer Key included. It does NOT need to be turned back in. OPTIONAL: Multiplication Wrestling - (Completed packet earns $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Feeding Michigan - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - HOMEWORK: NHW SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 2 on Tuesday, December 6 NOTEBOOK: Earth Explorers Unit 2 Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, December 6 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Earth Explorers Unit 2 - Due Tuesday, December 6 [OTHER] - Secret Snowflake Book Orders are Due Wednesday, November 30 OPTIONAL - December Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 / Week 3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we checked our homework from that past few days and then we started our practice Show What YOU Know. We will be going over it more tomorrow. Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 2 - Big Idea #4 - Due Wednesday, November 30 SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 2 on Thursday, December 1 OPTIONAL: Unit 2 Optional SWYK - Answer Key included. It does NOT need to be turned back in. OPTIONAL: Multiplication Wrestling - (Completed packet earns $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Feeding Michigan - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we worked on our drafts for our animal research animal project. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we reflected on our USA Road Trip. Also we did a practice SWYK for our Explorers SWYK next week, we worked on our Notebook Assessment, Super Awesome Vocabulary pages, and our Explorers Notebooks. HOMEWORK: Earth Explorers Practice SWYK - Due Wednesday, November 30 SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 2 on Tuesday, December 6 NOTEBOOK: Earth Explorers Unit 2 Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, December 6 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Earth Explorers Unit 2 - Due Tuesday, December 6 [OTHER] - Secret Snowflake Book Orders are Due Wednesday, November 30 OPTIONAL - December Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we learned about our Fluency Friends! We were introduced to Lady Volume! She taught us how to project our voice while reading which helps us to read fluently. Then we went on to Seesaw and read page 100 and read aloud to hear how well we read with volume! Today we also reviewed how to make an AWESOME thesis. A thesis must have a main idea, make a claim, and explain why the idea is important!
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 / Week 3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we did our Unit 2 Big Idea #4 Puzzling Pit Stops! Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 2 - Big Idea #4 - Due Wednesday, November 30 SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 2 on Thursday, December 1 OPTIONAL: Unit 2 Optional SWYK - Answer Key included. It does NOT need to be turned back in. OPTIONAL: Multiplication Wrestling - (Completed packet earns $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Feeding Michigan - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #3 Check-In - (Complete for $5 Hawk Bucks) * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 2 on Tuesday, December 6 NOTEBOOK: Earth Explorers Unit 2 Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, December 6 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Earth Explorers Unit 2 - Due Tuesday, December 6 [OTHER] - Secret Snowflake Book Orders are Due Wednesday, November 30 OPTIONAL - November Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we did a learning check-in and checked our comprehension. We also continued working on our Painting with Words and working on developing a thesis.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed how to estimate multiplication puzzles. Homework: Homework 2-17 - Page 61 - Due Monday, November 21 OPTIONAL: Multiplication Wrestling - (Completed packet earns $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Build a Zoo - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #3 Check-In * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: USA Scavenger Hunt (if not done) - Due December TBD - (when Notebooks are due) LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - November Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we talked about Author's Craft which is HOW an author writes a story. This is different than author's purpose which is WHY an author writes a story. So examples of Author's Craft mood, language, description, vocabulary, sensory words, hyperbole. We also continued to read Rules to see if our predictions were right or wrong.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we did Multiplication Wrestling! We learned how two teams of numbers can multiply or "wrestle" each other. Homework: Homework 2-16 - Page 59 - Due Friday, November 18 Homework: Puzzling Packet - (Reteach/Practice/Challenge) - Due Friday, November 18 OPTIONAL: Multiplication Wrestling - (Completed packet earns $5 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: Puzzling Project: Build a Zoo - (Completed project earns $10 Hawk Bucks) OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #2 Check-In * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we finished up our research and we wrote down our draft idas in our awesome notebook. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we continued to work on creating our display for our region road trip project. We also finished writing our notecards! Homework: USA Scavenger Hunt (if not done) - Due December TBD - (when Notebooks are due) LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - November Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we did our Puzzling Pit Stops. Today there were a few new spots. There are new review videos that you can watch to help remind you on some of the different concepts. There are also Puzzling Projects - that you can complete in google classroom for $10 hawk bucks! Homework: Puzzling Packet - (Reteach/Practice/Challenge) - Due Friday, November 18 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #2 Check-In * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we got an organizer page and filled in what we had wrote down form the KWL chart about the structure of the animal and how it helps with movement and protection. We are going to use that graphic organizer to build a draft. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we worked on creating our display for our region road trip project. We also finished writing our notecards! We will continue work on them tomorrow. Homework: USA Scavenger Hunt (if not done) - Due December TBD - (when Notebooks are due) LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - November Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we reviewed the story we read yesterday, Kitoto the Mighty - and we looked for the climax (the most exciting "oh no" part in the story). We also talked about the theme - the authors message from the story.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we took our Learning Check-In for Big Idea #2. Then we moved on to lesson reteaches or Khan Academy. We also checked our homework! Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #2 Check-In * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we did more research about our animals. We filled our the learning categories of Know - Want to Know - Learned (KWL). Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we researched about our regions and wrote notecards that explained the different themes (place, location, h/e interaction, movement, and region). Homework: USA Scavenger Hunt (if not done) - Due December TBD - (when Notebooks are due) LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 [OTHER] - Today we learned that if we want to improve the chances of an S-N-O-W D-A Y, there has to be a good chance that it will happen and lots of snowfall, you can't say the word before it happens, you have to finish your homework before going to bed, you have to flush ice down the toilet, you have to put a spoon under your pillow, and you have to to sleep with your PJs inside out! Also, today was Thomas' last day in Room 430. He will be moving to Mrs. Parson's room. We will miss him a lot and we wish him well in his new classroom. OPTIONAL - November Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we read the story Kitoto The Mighty. We focused on Literary Elements which include characters, setting, plot, and events. When we analyze the plot - it looks like a mountain: introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and the resolution. Today we also practiced retelling the events after we read them to help our comprehension.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we practiced two-digit multiplication. We practiced using different methods and continued to review them. We had to solve a secret code and solve seven different puzzles. Each puzzle revealed a letter that spelled the word AWESOME! We also checked our homework from the last few days. Homework: Homework 2.15 - Page 57 - Due Tuesday, November 13 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #2 Check-In * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: USA Scavenger Hunt (if not done) - Due December TBD - (when Notebooks are due) LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 [OTHER] - We had library today! OPTIONAL - November Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we continued reading Rules and worked on another prediction supporting it with evidence. In Painting with Words we continued working on our natural disasters informational writing - step 3 - build background knowledge. We went on National Geographic and used videos to build our background knowledge by writing down new things we learned!
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed two by two digit multiplication. We also looked at estimation when doing multi-digit multiplication. We looked at when we should over estimate and under estimate. Homework: Homework 2.14 - Page 55 - Due Monday, November 12 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #2 Check-In * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: USA Scavenger Hunt (if not done) - Due December TBD - (when Notebooks are due) LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 [OTHER] - Today was our first bucket reward - electronics day in our PJs with doughnuts and cider! OPTIONAL - November Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we continued to read our Book Club book Rules and worked on creating a prediction. When making a prediction you need to have evidence to help create your prediction. After you predict, keep reading to reflect to see if you prediction was right or wrong.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned how to use new methods for multiplying a two by two digit multiplication puzzle. We learned about the expanded form and the algebraic form. Then we looked at the U.S. traditional method! This is the method that is usually taught in the U.S. Homework: Homework 2.13 - Page 53 - Due Friday, November 11 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #1 Check-In * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we wrote down facts about our animal and we looked up these facts using our computers. We learned about what we know about different animal structures, movements, and protections. Then we came up with different questions that we could research the answers to. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we got into our region groups and brainstormed different common characteristics for our region. We also started to look at the different examples we are going to include in our project for each theme of geography. Homework: USA Scavenger Hunt (if not done) - Due December TBD - (when Notebooks are due) LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - November Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned the area model method for solving a two digit by two digit multiplication puzzle. We practiced using our white boards. Click HERE to view a video that explains the concept in detail using a whiteboard as a visual reference. Click HERE to view a fun song/music video that explains the concept. Here is an online resource that explains this concept in a game format! Click HERE. And here is one more fun online activity that your 4th grader can use to challenge themselves / explore this concept more! Click HERE. Homework: Homework 2.12 - Page 51 - Due Thursday, November 10 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #1 Check-In * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we went on TCI and learned about about bones, muscles, exoskeletons, and other animal structures and features. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about different groups that immigrated to the United States. We learned about how these groups came to america and the struggle that many of them had to overcome. Homework: USA Scavenger Hunt (if not done) - Due December TBD - (when Notebooks are due) LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - November Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we learned about first person and third person. When a story is written in first person, the author is in the story. When a story is written in third person, the author is not in the story. We also looked at character and learned that a character is defined by their appearance, traits, voice and dialogue, behaviors, and thoughts and emotions. Today we also started painting with words! We are writing an informative text about natural disasters! We also narrowed our topic down by choosing a specific natural disaster to write about.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we completed our Puzzling Pit-Stops. Homework: Puzzling Packet - Due Wednesday, November 9 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #1 Check-In * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: USA Scavenger Hunt (if not done) - Due December TBD - (when Notebooks are due) LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - November Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
FRIDAY
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we finished reading "Year of the Rat" and talked about if the ending matched our predictions or not. We also talked about what lessons we can learn from the characters and what happened to them.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we took a Check-In over Big Idea #2 from Unit 2! Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #1 Check-In * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: USA Scavenger Hunt (if not done) - Due December TBD - (when Notebooks are due) LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 [OTHER] - We got to PIE Mr. C. in the face! This was our reward for coming in first place and raising the most money in the whole school for the Hawk Walk Fundraising event! OPTIONAL - November Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
THURSDAY
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we started to read "The Year of the Rat" by Grace Lin. We found lots of figurative language like metaphors, onomatopoeia, and personification! We also talked about how it is important to understand our identities and be kind to others.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed how to multiply using different strategies and we practiced solving number stories. Some number stories have extra information that we don't need. Homework: Homework 2.11 - Page 49 - Due Friday, November 4 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #1 Check-In * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we learned about a new research project! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about movement and push and pull factors! Homework: USA Scavenger Hunt (if not done) - Due December TBD - (when Notebooks are due) LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - November Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned more about multiplication with two by three digit numbers. We looked at how it adds an extra step to all the different methods. Remember, practice makes you better! Homework: Homework 2.10 - Page 47 - Due Thursday, November 3 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #1 Check-In * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we took our quiz over plant parts! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we used GIS to find a connection between precipitation and US Highways. We also investigated how humans use, adapt, and change the environment. We investigated different examples from our specific regions. Homework: USA Scavenger Hunt (if not done) - Due December TBD - (when Notebooks are due) LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 [OTHER] - Today we were able to cash in our prize for being the top 4th grade class in fundraising the most money for the Hawk Walk! We watched Raya and the Last Dragon! PTO provided us popcorn and candy! OPTIONAL - November Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we read a new story called "Yes! I am Latino!" We talked about how our names can be important to our identity and for some of us, can be a part of our heritage. And we learned two new vocab words - ancient and heritage.
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned the new groups above method! This is probably the method your family members are most familiar with and learned when they were in school! Remember, practice makes you better so keep trying! Homework: Homework 2.9 - Page 45 - Due Wednesday, November 2 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #1 Check-In * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we reviewed for our plants part quiz tomorrow! Homework: NHW QUIZ ALERT: Plant Parts - Wednesday, November 2 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we investigated different human and physical characteristics around the US by going on a scavenger hunt! Homework: USA Scavenger Hunt (if not done) - Due December TBD - (when Notebooks are due) LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - November Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we continued reading from Flora and Ulysses. We reviewed author's purpose (p.i.e.e.) and learned about text features! These include bold, large print, italics, punctuation, and colorful! We also learned about figurative language including simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, and personification!
Homework: NHW TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Read the instructions and come back with 2questions - Due Wednesday, 10/26 TITLE TALK: Book in a Box - Due Friday, December 9 LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed the area model. Then we learned about expanded notation model! It is important to practice different methods so we have more tools in our toolbox to solve a puzzle with! Homework: Homework 2.6 - Page 39 - Due Wednesday, October 26 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #1 Check-In * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed back to the MSU Children's Garden one last time - Friday, October 28 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 [OTHER] - Today we had a bouncy house reward for raising our school goal! We had popsicles for lunch too! We also cashed our Recess x 2 reward for meeting our class goal for fundraising! We also did our Table Team Together Task where we did Bouncing Balloons in the gym! OPTIONAL - October Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we talked about estimation as a tool for checking to see if our answer in an acceptable range! We can find a high estimation and a low estimation! Remember to keep practicing your fast facts! Homework: Homework 2.5 - Page 37 - Due Tuesday, October 25 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 2 / Big Idea #1 Check-In * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we continued learning about plant reproduction! Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed back to the MSU Children's Garden one last time - Friday, October 28 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned more about location and looked how relative location and absolute location can help us understand where a place is. For absolute location we learned more about latitude and longitude and used them to find Carmen Sandiego and stop her from stealing some of the world's greatest treasures! We were successful and captured her in Washington D.C. Homework: NHW LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 [OTHER] - OPTIONAL - October Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we reviewed "Plot Predictor" (or next Book Club comprehension assignment. Then we continued reading in our book Rules.
Homework: NHW LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we looked at how to multiply a one digit number by a two digit number using an area model. We learned that we can draw an area model box, break apart the two digit number into a sum of its tens and ones and then multiply the two sections. Then we can add the two products to find the total! Homework: Homework 2.4 - Page 35 - Due Thursday, October 20 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 SWYK * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we learned about plant reproduction and how plants spread their seeds. Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed back to the MSU Children's Garden one last time - Friday, October 28 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we finished investigating different maps and discussed our ideas of what the maps could be used for supporting our ideas with evidence. We then had a great discussion about how different maps can distort the Earth and its continents and how this has impacted people's ideas about other continents and countries. Below is a fun map to have a conversation about! Why is it so different looking? Homework: NHW LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13
[OTHER] - IMPORTANT - Job Application - Due Thursday, October 20 OPTIONAL - October Activity Calendar - Due ASAP IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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NO SCHOOL |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we started reading "Flora and Ulysses" by Kate DiCamillo. We talked about "P.I.E." which is a helpful way to remember the different purpose and author might have for writing - persuade: to get the reader to think like the author, inform: to give just the facts about a topic, entertain - to razzle dazzle with detail dialogue and description, and express: to share your emotions and deep thoughts.
Homework: NHW LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we completed our Puzzling Pit-Stops by completing a re-teach, practice, or challenge packet. We then worked on Khan Academy if we were finished. Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 2 / Big Idea #1 - Due Wednesday, October 19 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 SWYK * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed back to the MSU Children's Garden one last time - Friday, October 28 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 LATE: Intro to Explorers Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, October 4 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Explorers Unit 1 - Due Tuesday, October 4 [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - Job Application - Due Thursday, October 20 REMINDER - NO SCHOOL tomorrow. Make sure your family has signed up for F/T Conferences. IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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Homework: NHW LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 SWYK * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we went to the MSU Children's Garden! First, we looked at our lettuce plants and took data on how they are growing. We measured their height and determined what color the leaves were. We also learned about how a leaf turns water and carbon dioxide and turns it into glucose and oxygen. Second, we learned more about how plants protect themselves. We learned that their are three classifications of plant protections - mechanical (throns, spikes, needles, hairs, etc.), chemical (latex, poisons), and other. Third we visited the different biomes and see what plants grow in each. We visited a rainforest, dessert, and evolution room which showed how plants have evolved over time. Last we dissected flowers and looked at all the different parts of a flower under a microscope! Some of the parts of a flower include the petal, stem, pistil, stamen, ovary, and more! Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed back to the MSU Children's Garden one last time - Friday, October 28 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 LATE: Intro to Explorers Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, October 4 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Explorers Unit 1 - Due Tuesday, October 4 [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we got our new Scholastic Scholars Journals. We learned some new vocabulary words, cynic, profound, consumed, defiance, and inadvertently. We learned about central idea which is what the most important idea in a text. That is different than the topic which is what the text is about.
Homework: NHW LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we took our Unit 2 Big Idea #1 Check-In. We then completed some more practice puzzles on Khan Academy. Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1 SWYK * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we continued on TCI and learned more about plant protection. We finished doing a plan for protecting a plant from animals in its habitat and from a hot climate. Homework: NHW FIELD TRIP: We are headed back to the MSU Children's Garden - Friday, October 14 * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today learned about different kinds of maps and how they can be used for different purposes. For example we looked at topographical maps which show different elevations, economic maps which show exports or imports from a country, weather and climate map which can show temperatures and precipitation, political map which shows the governmental boundaries, and population map which shows how many people live in an area. Homework: NHW LATE: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 LATE: Intro to Explorers Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, October 4 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Explorers Unit 1 - Due Tuesday, October 4 [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we took two Scholastic Scholars Check-Ins where we read two passages and answered comprehension questions to show how well we understood what we read.
Homework: NHW LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we continued practicing multiplying by multiples of 10. Homework: Homework 2.3 - Page 33 - Due Thursday, October 13 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Multiplication and Division - Fast Facts * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we signed in to TCI and we read about plant protection. We learned about waxy plants and how that helps protect plants and can store water. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we talked about the difference between maps and globes. We looked at different types and talked about how each has a different purpose. Homework: (If not done in class) Maps vs. Globes - Due Thursday, October 13 LATE: Intro to Explorers Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, October 4 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Explorers Unit 1 - Due Tuesday, October 4 [OTHER] - Today we switched seats and are at new table teams! IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we learned about making predictions. This will be our new role in Book Club. To make a prediction you need to find evidence from the text. Then you use that evidence to predict and make a guess about what you think will happen next. Then you need to reflect and think about if your prediction was correct.
Homework: NHW LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned more about arrays and how to multiply multiples of ten. For example 20 x 40 is the same as (2 x 10 ) x (4 x 10) and that is the same as (2 x 4 ) x (10 x 10) which is also 8 x 100 or 800! Homework: Homework 2.2 - Page 31 - Due Wednesday, October 12 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Multiplication and Division - Fast Facts * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we went over the station activity and made sure we had correct answer. Then we drew a picture of different plant defences. Plants can defend themselves by making strong bark, creating poisons, saps, or growing hairs. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we started Earth Explorers. We learned more about the P3 skill of supporting ideas with evidence. You can support and idea using facts, text, or an experience. We played a game "Where is my Teacher" and learned about the 5 big questions that a geographer will ask. Each question is related to one of the 5 themes of geography: Location, Place, Human/Environment Interaction, Movement, Region. Homework: NHW LATE: Intro to Explorers Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, October 4 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Explorers Unit 1 - Due Tuesday, October 4 [OTHER] - Today was a 10 marble day (5 for switching and 5 for specials) and an $8 day! (Everyone landed on $7!) We also packed up our suitcases and are getting ready to switch table teams! IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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Homework: NHW LATE: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we started learning about multiplication using arrays. We looked at how we can spilt different numbers up and use facts of ten to multiply them. For example 6 x 40 is the same as (6x1) x (4x10) which is the same as (6x4) x (1x10) which = 24x10 or 240. Homework: Homework 2.1 - Page 29 - Due Tuesday, October 11 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Multiplication and Division - Fast Facts * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW LATE: Intro to Explorers Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, October 4 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Explorers Unit 1 - Due Tuesday, October 4 [OTHER] - Today we finished building our Cardboard Creations and our K-Buddies go to come down and play our games and see our creations! We had a lot of fun showing them how CREATIVE we can be! IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we finished working on our Book Club Main Event pages. We also practiced picking main events by reading the story Please Please the Bees.
Homework: NHW BOOK CLUB: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we got to show what we knew for Unit 1! Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1, Check-In #3 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we worked on plant protraction structures and learned more about how plants are able to survive. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we worked on a Time for Kids article investigation. Mr. C. worked with some of us to go over our notebook assessments. Homework: NHW LATE: Intro to Explorers Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, October 4 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Explorers Unit 1 - Due Tuesday, October 4 [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we continued to work more on our Book Club Main Event pages. Most of us have finished reading the assigned pages and are not working on picking which main events were most important.
Homework: NHW BOOK CLUB: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we started our review. We completed half of the questions and went over them. Tomorrow we will finish with the other half. Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1, Check-In #2 SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 1 on Thursday, October 6 OPTIONAL: Unit 1 Optional SWYK - Answer Key included. It does NOT need to be turned back in. * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we checked in on our fast plants. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we took our SWYK for Unit 1 - Intro to Explorers! Homework: NHW LATE: Intro to Explorers Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, October 4 LATE: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Explorers Unit 1 - Due Tuesday, October 4 [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we continued reading Rules and continued to identify main events and support them with details.
Homework: NHW BOOK CLUB: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Friday, October 7 LATE HW: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we took the NWEA - Numbers assessment. Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1, Check-In #2 SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 1 on Thursday, October 6 OPTIONAL: Unit 1 Optional SWYK - Answer Key included. It does NOT need to be turned back in. * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to SWYK over Intro to Explores on Tuesday, October 4 NOTEBOOK: Intro to Explorers Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, October 4 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Explorers Unit 1 - Due Tuesday, October 4 [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we completed the NWEA Fall Reading Assessment. It took a lot of focus, but we did a great job getting it done!
Homework: NHW BOOK CLUB: Book Club - Timeline Tracker - Pages 29-65 - Due Tuesday, October 4 LATE HW: Book Club - Question Quizzer - Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1, Check-In #2 SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to Show What YOU Know for Unit 1 on Thursday, 10/6 OPTIONAL: Unit 1 Optional SWYK - Answer Key included. It does NOT need to be turned back in. * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW SWYK ALERT: There will be an opportunity to SWYK over Intro to Explores on Tuesday, October 4 NOTEBOOK: Intro to Explorers Notebook Assessment - Due Tuesday, October 4 VOCAB: Super Awesome Vocabulary - Explorers Unit 1 - Due Tuesday, October 4 [OTHER] - Today we took a trip to go and see the OHS Marching Band! IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we continued working on our Book Club assignment and started to come up with thin and thick questions.
Homework: Book Club - Question Quizzer Pages 1-28 - Due Tuesday, September 27 EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we continued practicing subtraction, but used larger multi-digit numbers! Homework: Homework 1.11 - Page 21 - Due Tuesday, September 27 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1, Check-In #2 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - Today was Okemos Day! IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we continued reading "Rules" - our Book Club book and finished reading up to chapter 2. Many of us then started working on our Book Club assignment and started to come up with thin and thick questions.
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we continued practicing subtraction. We also learned that subtraction is the inverse or opposite of addition. We can check our answers by doing the opposite type of puzzle.This can help us find any of our mistakes. Remember: part + part = whole and whole - part = part Homework: Homework 1.10 - Page 19 - Due Friday, September 23 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1, Check-In #2 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about History. History is the study of the past and its impact on the present. We then became Hiawatha Explorers and searched the school for at least 5 facts about Hiawatha's past to help new students learn about it history. Homework: NHW [OTHER] - Today was Jersey Day! IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we continued reading "Rules" - our Book Club book and read up to chapter 2. We also learned that we can read the book online by listening to the audio book and learned that we can access other audio books in the Book Nook tab on the Room 430 website. Remember, when you listen to an audio book you need to also follow along.
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about multi-digit subtraction. We learned about the ungroup method which is the traditional method often learned in the U.S. Homework: Homework 1.9 - Page 17 - Due Thursday, September 22 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1, Check-In #2 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we completed our investigation where we planted our fast plants by putting the seeds into small quads of dirt. We learned that teamwork is important when doing an experiment and following a procedure helps make sure you do the investigation correctly. We also learned more about the supplies that we are using. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about Economics. We learned that economics is the study of how people use resources to get what they want and need. We helped Dr. Beard come up with an idea for a product that we could sell at the 4th grade lunch to raise money for our school. Homework: NHW [OTHER] - Today was Wacky Day! We also met Mr. Togo who is an MSU teacher who will be joining Room 430 once a week. IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we continued reading "Rules" - our Book Club book. We also got our first Book Club packet where we can record our thick and thin questions. A thin question is easily answered from the text and only has one right answer. A thick question can have multiple answers and is more complex.
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we did Puzzling Pit-Stops. We got to choose between a practice or challenge packet and work on it independently or with a partner. Homework: Puzzling Packet - Unit 1 - Big Idea #2 - Due Wednesday, September 21 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1, Check-In #2 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we talked about the investigation we are going to do tomorrow. We will be planting a "fast plant" to observe the life cycle of a plant. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about geography. Geography is the study of the Earth and the way people interact with it. We got to be Hiawatha Explorers by going on the playground and drawing a map that will help the kindergartners know where they can go and where they can't go. Homework: NHW [OTHER] - Today was Neon Day! IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we started Book Club. We learned about thin questions and thick questions. A thin question is an easily answered question and it only has one answer that is in the text. A thick question can have multiple answers and has to be proven with evidence. We started reading our Book Club book which is "Rules" and is so far about a girl named Catherin who has a little brother named David who needs very clear rules.
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we did our Unit 1 Check-In #2. Then we worked on review pages or practiced in Khan Academy. Some of us acted as experts and helped our peer solve more puzzles. Homework: NHW OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1, Check-In #1 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - Today was PJ Day! Today was our first day of Library! We also went and helped our K-Buddies sign in to their Chromebooks and we taught them a few rules to follow when using their Chromebooks. IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Homework: Homework 1.8 - Page 15 - Due Monday, September 19 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1, Check-In #1 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we went to the MSU Children's Garden! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed rounding and learned about estimation as a helpful tool for checking if our answer makes sense! Homework: Homework 1.8 - Page 15 - Due Monday, September 19 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1, Check-In #1 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about Respectful Responding. We learned that we can use names, be positive and encourage, and support ideas with evidence. We then wrote a script and acted out a scene that showed how to respectfully respond! Homework: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we reviewed how to add multi-digit numbers. We looked at different strategies for how to add the numbers together. One strategy was new groups above and the other was partial sum. Homework: Homework 1.7 - Page 13 - Due Thursday, September 15 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Unit 1, Check-In #1 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we learned about how the stems are important to the plant. The stem is important because it holds up the plant and it also hold the leaves. It is like a ladder for the water. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we learned about Active Listening. We learned that active listening requires positive body language, and ask question to understand, and listen-think-respond. Then we did a "blindfolded corn maze" where we had to listen to our partner to make it through a paper maze. Homework: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we did our first Puzzling Pit-Stops where we did different activities. We had to start working on a Puzzling Packet and if we finished we could move on to Khan Academy. Some of us met with Mr. C. in a small group. Homework: Puzzling Packet (Reteach - Practice - Challenge) - Due Wednesday, September 14 Homework: Homework 1.6 - Page 11 - Due Wednesday, September 14 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we went in our Plant Journals and talked about different kinds of roots. We talked about how they help the plant by collecting nutrients and water and holding it in the ground. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we started learning about the Productive PArtner Properties. The first property we learned about was TEAMWORK. We learned that to have teamwork you have to participate, build of ideas together, and stay on task and on topic. Homework: NHW [OTHER] - We got out our chromebooks today and were able to learn Read Theory! IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Monday
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Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we did our first Puzzling Check-In for Unit 1 Big Idea #1. Homework: Homework 1.6 - Page 11 - Due Wednesday, September 14 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - We got out our chromebooks today and were able to learn about Seesaw and Khan Academy! IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Friday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] - Today we wrote a "cube story" where we rolled different cubes with pictures on them and then had to add them to our story. We also read a story about a scribble and learned that being different and unique is not only okay, it is an awesome thing!
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned multiple methods for adding numbers together. We learned about the partial sum - where you add each place value together and we also learned about the new groups above, where you regroup the numbers as you go! Remember, practice makes you better, so keep adding! Homework: Homework 1.6 - Page 11 - Due Monday, September 12 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about rounding BIG numbers. We reviewed that to round, look at the place value, go one to the left, 4 or less, let it rest (keep the number the same) and 5 or more (raise the score). We also learned the "Kyra trick" where we just count the number of digits to the right and turn them all to zeros. Homework: Homework 1.5 - Page 9 - Due Friday, September 9 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we learned about the different parts of a plant.We learned about what plants need to grow. They need sunlight, nutrients, air, and water. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we planned for our Michigan Road Trip. We had $150 to spend across different Michigan cities. We could buy different food or activities. Homework: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - School Home Discussion - Internet Safety - Due Friday, September 16 OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Discussion - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about place value to the millions place. We learned that there are place value families (units, thousands, millions) and each family has three rooms (hundreds, tens, ones). This helps us read numbers like 5,285,922. Homework: Homework 1.4 - Page 7 - Due Thursday, September 8 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we drew a picture of ourselves and we colored it. We talked about things we like about ourselves and learned about scientists who studied that thing. For example, some of us liked animals and a zoologist studies animals or others of us like weather and a meteorologist studies weather. WE learned that there is a scientists for almost every thing! They get to figure out how stuff works. Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Today we did a quick write and learned about the important skills it takes to be an explorers. For example, it takes neatness, completion, effort, perseverance, bravery, and passion to name a few! We also learned about some real life explorers how inspire us to get out and explore our world! Homework: NHW [OTHER] - Today we finished continued learning more about internet safety! OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL - School Home Communication - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned about rounding. We learned that when you need to round a number find the place value, go next door to the right, and decide "4 or less, let it rest - 5 or more, raise the score!" We also learned about how to compare numbers in different place values. We used different symbols: < (less than), > (greater than), and = (equal to). Homework: Homework 1.3 - Page 5 - Due Wednesday, September 7 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Today we got to go visit Mrs. Coontz's room and learn more about her and Mrs. Woods. We learned about Peanut (her class pet), she has a daughter in kindergarten, and that it is her 11th year teaching and her 5th year here at Hiawatha! Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - Today we also continued learning more about internet safety! OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we looked at patterns in our place value system. We learned that numbers can be written in standard form (652), in expanded form (600 + 50 + 2), and in word form (six hundred fifty-two). Homework: Homework 1.2 - Page 3 - Due Tuesday, September 6 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - We had our first assembly and got to learn more about the Hiawatha staff and assembly behavior expectations! We also got to visit our K-Buddies again and do a fun craft where we used small pieces of paper to spell out their name. 4th graders helped with the gule! We also learned about what the internet is and what personal information includes (name, phone number, address, etc.) We learned we should keep our personal information private and not share it with strangers on the internet. OPTIONAL - September Activity Calendar - Due ASAP OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we learned all about place value. We learned about the ones place, the tens place, the hundreds place, and the thousands place. We learned that each digit has value in different place value spots and we learned how to make place value drawings using thousand bars, hundred boxes, quick tens, and circle ones. Homework: Homework 1.1 - Page 1 - Due Thursday, September 1 * Lost your Homework? Click HERE for a digital copy that you can print at home! (Only available to OPS google accounts.) * The "Remembering" side is strongly encouraged and completion could be rewarded with a bonus $5 hawk bucks! [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - We learned about "Circle-Up" which is a way that Hiawatha will be working to solve conflicts. Each person in the circle has an opportunity to share their ideas but can only speak when holding the talking object. This helps make sure that everyone stays respectful. IMPORTANT - Room 430 Job Application - Due Thursday, September 1 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Tuesday
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[SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARS / WORDSMITH / PAINTING WITH WORDS] -
Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [PUZZLING] - Today we did Moggle - which is kind of like Boggle but you use numbers to make a path to 10! It was really fun and we worked really well together to find lots of different paths to 10! Homework: WHITE Moggle Page - DUE Wednesday, August 31 (Try for at least 5 Moggles.) [HOW STUFF WORKS] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [EXPLORERS] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - Today we learned that we won't be doing the normal school subjects in Room 430. Instead we will be doing Scholastic Scholars, Wordsmith, Painting with Words, Puzzling, How Stuff Works, and Explorers! We also got to meet our K-Buddies and helped them make a Chester the Racoon face out of paper hearts! We also practiced walking in the hallways and learned about the Mystery Hallway Walker! IMPORTANT - Room 430 Job Application - Due Thursday, September 1 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
MONDAY
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Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [MATH] - Homework: NHW [SCIENCE] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [SOCIAL STUDIES] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - What another AWESOME day in Room 430. Today we talked about the Think Sheet and worked on understanding lots of different emotions and what they look and feel like. We also talked about different strategies that can help us to reset our emotions so that we can think through a problem clearly and find a solution. We also learned all about the Room 430 Class Jobs and got our first job application! We also wrote a letter to our end of year self that we will read and the end of the year! It was a busy but fun day! IMPORTANT - Room 430 Job Application - Due Thursday, September 1 OPTIONAL: School Home Communication - Beginning of the Year: Locker Lesson IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Firday
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Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [MATH] - Homework: NHW [SCIENCE] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [SOCIAL STUDIES] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - We ended the our first week with a lot of fun activities! Today we got a tour of Room 430 and learned all about the different parts of our classroom. We also learned more about our classroom economy and learned about hawk bucks! Today we also got to go outside and complete an outdoor scavenger hunt! It was a great day of learning about the classroom expectations and having a lot of fun! IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Thursday
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Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [MATH] - Homework: NHW [SCIENCE] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [SOCIAL STUDIES] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - Today was another great day in Room 430. We learned all about expected behaviors out on the playground. We also learned about the Book Nook and found some great books to read during DEAR time. Then we learned more about each other and interviewed a classmate about our favorites. Then, to go with our rockin' theme, we made our own pet rocks! IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 IMPORTANT - School Home Communication Form - Due Friday, September 9 |
Wednesday
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Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [MATH] - Homework: NHW [SCIENCE] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [SOCIAL STUDIES] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - Today we went to our first special - ART! We also talked about lunch and learned the rules for how to do carline, use the bathrooms, walk in the hallways, and what to do when we visit the office. Then we had our first lunch in the cafeteria! We also learned more about Mr. C. and our Room 430 family members! IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 |
TUESDAY
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Homework: NHW EVERYDAY: Read for at least 20 minutes! [MATH] - Homework: NHW [SCIENCE] (with Mrs. Coontz) - Homework: NHW * For more information about Science, check out Mrs. Coontz's website. [SOCIAL STUDIES] (with Mr. C) - Homework: NHW [OTHER] - IMPORTANT - "Million Words or Less" Homework - Due Friday, September 9 |
"Wow! Our first day back! Thank you to all the new Room 430 4th graders for a great first day! You made your first day of 4th grade AWESOME! It was a pleasure meeting all of you today and I know we are going to have an awesome year. Today we talked about what it means to be an awesome person, student, and teacher! We had some inspiration from our friend Kid President! We also learned a lot about lockers including how to open and close them, that we need to be patient, that we should use a level 1 voice in the hallway, and that it is important to keep our belongings organized! After that, it was outside for some fresh air. Wow - this day sure went by fast. I hope you had a great first day back and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!"
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