Reading: We started reading Patty Reed's Doll in our book clubs. Students are reading this as a group and taking notes on the characters, setting, and any vocabulary words they do not know. They will continue to the same thing this week. At the end of this book, students will be creating a project of their choice, such as a type of book report. I will give students some options and they will get to choose which project they want to do on this book. I have not yet given out the options.
5th Grade Writing: We finished our "Spooky Stories" narratives and shared them with our 2nd Grade friends in Mrs. Bloomfield's class. I think everyone enjoyed themselves. :) This week, we will change things up and review and write an evidence based term paragraph. At the end of the week, we will work on word building.
4th Grade Writing: We finished our "Spooky" picture books for the first graders. These kids worked very hard at getting these done. Way to go 4th grade!! This week in writing, we will learn how to write an evidence based term paragraph.
Projects: We took a test on Economics, all students did great! We finished up learning about Economics and this week we will start a new project on Human Systems and the Environment. You should have all received an email about our class going on a quick walking field trip on Monday to start our project off. Please send any rain gear, as we will go rain or shine :)
Halloween Party: A huge shout out to Mrs. Henning and Mrs. McAllister for throwing an outstanding party! The kids had a blast! Also, a huge thank you to Mrs. Starr for coming in and helping:) YOU ALL ROCK! :)
Conferences: It was nice meeting with all of you! Please feel free at anytime to email if you have any additional questions or concerns.
A COUPLE REMINDERS:
-Our Maverick trip will be sometime this week. Don't forget to send your child with money, I am asking $5 maximum.
- Walking field trip on Monday. This will be a quick field trip. You should have all received an email regarding this.
SOME NEW THINGS.... I have not mentioned these to the students yet, I will do so Monday morning.
A few of you have asked me about ways to challenge your child outside of the classroom. I have posted a couple things on my blog. Please know THIS IS OPTIONAL... Your child does not have to participate if they do not want to.
*Great Reads- I have added this on the right side of my blog, "Great Reads," this is a list of books that your child can read ONLY IF THEY CHOOSE. I am going to hold a Reading Contest ..again.. THIS IS TOTALLY OPTIONAL. I am going to challenge any students who wish to participate, to read as many books as they can in the month of November. This is a trial run, I want to see how it goes, if it goes well, I will continue to hold different contests for the rest of the year. To participate in this contest, students need to read as many chapter books as they can in the month of November. Students will need to create a list of each book they read including the title and the author. Parents will need to sign or initial next to each book title so that I know they read each book. The winner or winners of this contest will receive a gift certificate for Pizza Barn. Details to come, I believe it is one small pizza.
*Mastery Club-I have added a link also on the right side of my blog for any student who is interested in doing the Mastery Club. If you go to the blog, look for Mastery Club on the right side, copy and paste the link in your browser and everything is explained on that page. I am still setting this up as well, but I am thinking, students will earn prizes, "Mac Bucks," and possibly pizza coupons. I am even thinking about creating a 'Hall of Fame Wall." I will figure this out this week and let everyone know when I get all the details figure out.
Please let me know if you have any questions about these contests...again.. THESE ARE OPTIONAL.
Have a Fantastic rest of your weekend! :)
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