February 18-Classroom News
ACADEMICS:
Math-decimals,improper fractions, measurement (metric and customary)
Reading/Writing-Poetry has been the focus this week. Students are working hard to get all of their poetry written so they can create their poetry book that will get published.
Please return the poetry form indicating "yes" that you would like to purchase an additional poetry book of your child's poem OR "no" you will not purchase an additional book. We are unable to get the free books unless EVERYONE returns the form. Thank you for your help.
S.S.-Character counts lessons on the caring pillar. We have also been working on treating others with respect and talking to one another respectfully.
Students have been reading about Native American cultures.
Science-Wow! What fun to see how much learning occurred by going through the scientific method. Thank you parents for your role in helping your child succeed at this long term project! The science fair display boards look great!
Congratulations to the students who completed their science fair experiment and got everything turned in. The science fair project, journal and turn in date points will make up the 3rd trimester science grade.
Spelling- Words with silent letters and the schwa sound.
Vocabulary-Our new words are considerate, compassionate, metric system, customary system, insatiable, flashback, foreshadowing and chronological.
Notes for Parents:
Fieldtrip:Our fieldtrip to the rodeo is next Tuesday, Feb. 22. Please sign and return the permission slip by Monday. Students are allowed to wear jeans with a La Paloma shirt that day. Remember our rodeo break is Feb. 24-27th.
Counselor: Mrs. Russell began a career unit.
Important Dates:
February
22-Rodeo Fieldtrip
23-Grandparents Day k-3 All students may wear western attire.
24-27-Rodeo Break
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
ACADEMICS:
Reading/Writing: Poetry, Poetry, Poetry.
Spelling: Two syllable words and words with the schwa sound.
Vocabulary: Students were tested on poetry terminology this week. Next week will bring new words.
Math:
Saxon Math concepts this week: 2 and 3-digit multiplication and division review, decimals, measurement, and mathematical vocabulary. We will continue to review math concepts in preparation for the AIMS test in April.
Reminder: Please encourage your child to correct math homework errors. Students have the opportunity to earn a ½ point for every error corrected on math homework. This is their responsibility. I do not “nag” them to turn it back in. Students know that by correcting errors, they can significantly impact their grade.
Science: Student display boards are due Feb. 17th. The projects will be judged on Feb. 19th.
If your child’s experiment gets selected to go on to the Southern Arizona Science Fair competition (Sarsef), we will send home notification.
S.S: Settling America and American Indians was our focus this week.
Counseling: Students in our room have been having a lot of conflict, so Mrs. Russell talked with the students about feelings and respect.
She then conducted a lesson on internet safety.
Love of Reading Week: We have had a fun week. Mr. Rubasch and a guest reader from 92.9 The Mountain read some of their favorite books to the class. Students also had a read-in on Tuesday while wearing their favorite pajamas. On Thursday, students shared their favorite poem with other staff members during our Poem in a Pocket event.
NOTES TO PARENTS:
Progress Reports: Please make sure you read, sign, and return your child’s progress report. Thank you!
Student Reports: Please make sure you read & sign your child’s student report each Friday. It is due the following week. If it is not turned in the following week, your child will lose Friday Fun Time.
Can you help? We are in need of Kleenex, markers, colored pencils and colored correcting pens (green, purple, blue, etc).
Many students need to replace their 2 pocket folders. At this point in the year, many are ripped and tattered. Please send in 2-3 of any color. Thank you for your help.
Dress Code: Please review the school dress code policy with your child. Many are wearing sweatshirts that do not conform to dress code. Sweatshirts need to be solid in color (red, white or blue) with not emblems or writing on them. Students must wear a collared shirt underneath.
IMPORTANT DATES:
February:
14- Dentist
17- Science Fair Project Due!
18- Science Fair Judging
18-Dance
22-Rodeo Field trip (Chaperones: Adduci, Smith and Velarde)
24-27- Rodeo Break. No School
**Talent Show Auditions in Feb.
Science Fair Deadlines:
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/19- LPA Science Fair Judging
Reading/Writing: Poetry, Poetry, Poetry.
Spelling: Two syllable words and words with the schwa sound.
Vocabulary: Students were tested on poetry terminology this week. Next week will bring new words.
Math:
Saxon Math concepts this week: 2 and 3-digit multiplication and division review, decimals, measurement, and mathematical vocabulary. We will continue to review math concepts in preparation for the AIMS test in April.
Reminder: Please encourage your child to correct math homework errors. Students have the opportunity to earn a ½ point for every error corrected on math homework. This is their responsibility. I do not “nag” them to turn it back in. Students know that by correcting errors, they can significantly impact their grade.
Science: Student display boards are due Feb. 17th. The projects will be judged on Feb. 19th.
If your child’s experiment gets selected to go on to the Southern Arizona Science Fair competition (Sarsef), we will send home notification.
S.S: Settling America and American Indians was our focus this week.
Counseling: Students in our room have been having a lot of conflict, so Mrs. Russell talked with the students about feelings and respect.
She then conducted a lesson on internet safety.
Love of Reading Week: We have had a fun week. Mr. Rubasch and a guest reader from 92.9 The Mountain read some of their favorite books to the class. Students also had a read-in on Tuesday while wearing their favorite pajamas. On Thursday, students shared their favorite poem with other staff members during our Poem in a Pocket event.
NOTES TO PARENTS:
Progress Reports: Please make sure you read, sign, and return your child’s progress report. Thank you!
Student Reports: Please make sure you read & sign your child’s student report each Friday. It is due the following week. If it is not turned in the following week, your child will lose Friday Fun Time.
Can you help? We are in need of Kleenex, markers, colored pencils and colored correcting pens (green, purple, blue, etc).
Many students need to replace their 2 pocket folders. At this point in the year, many are ripped and tattered. Please send in 2-3 of any color. Thank you for your help.
Dress Code: Please review the school dress code policy with your child. Many are wearing sweatshirts that do not conform to dress code. Sweatshirts need to be solid in color (red, white or blue) with not emblems or writing on them. Students must wear a collared shirt underneath.
IMPORTANT DATES:
February:
14- Dentist
17- Science Fair Project Due!
18- Science Fair Judging
18-Dance
22-Rodeo Field trip (Chaperones: Adduci, Smith and Velarde)
24-27- Rodeo Break. No School
**Talent Show Auditions in Feb.
Science Fair Deadlines:
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/19- LPA Science Fair Judging
Thursday, February 3, 2011
CLASSROOM NEWS-FEBRUARY 4, 2011
Reading/Writing: We began a poetry unit and students are reading and writing various types of poems. All of their efforts will culminate in a published, hard-bound book.
Students earned the opportunity to watch the movie, Shiloh on Friday. They are excited to compare the book they read to the movie.
Book Report: All mystery book reports should have been turned in by Friday. We will be sharing them next week.
Spelling: The unit this week focused on multi-syllabic words. Students learned the rules for dividing words into syllables. Each Monday, students receive a spelling packet to practice the spelling concepts throughout the week. Remind your child to also log onto spellingcity.com to practice their words for the week. You can also access that site through my teacher blog.
Vocabulary: Our new vocabulary words come from our poetry unit: stanza, rhyme, rhythm, accent, metaphor, similie, poem.
The test will be next Friday.
Math:
Saxon Math concepts this week: Review of 2 and 3-digit multiplication and division, decimals, converting fractions to percentages. Please encourage your child to correct math homework errors. Students have the opportunity to earn a ½ point for every error corrected on math homework. This is their responsibility. I do not “nag” them to turn it back in. Students know that by correcting errors, they can significantly impact their grade.
Science: This week students should have all their data collected from their experiment. They were to analyze their data and figure out a way to present that data on their display board, perhaps with a chart or graph. Students should also have their conclusion written. The next steps will be to write up the 250 word abstract and create the display board. The science project is due Thursday, Feb. 17th. The projects will be judged on Friday, Feb. 18th.
Counseling: Mrs. Russell worked on anger management with our class this week.
NOTES FOR PARENTS:
Valentine Celebration: We will have a valentine celebration on Monday, Feb. 14th. Students should decorate a valentine box and bring it to school by Friday, Feb. 11th. Students will be given a class roster so they may address their Valentine cards.
If you can send in any snacks, treats or drinks for our celebration, we would be most grateful.
Love of Reading: Love of reading week is Feb. 7-11. We have a lot planned for that week. We will have guest readers, a pajama day, a poetry day, and other fun activities.
Mid-Quarter Grades: Mid-quarter ends February 4th. Progress reports will come home Feb. 7th. If your child has a low grade in a subject, remind him/her to turn in any missing assignments, use the assignment planner on a daily basis, and be an active participant in class. He/she can improve grades by being a conscientious student.
Detention: Please remember your child will have after school detention for missing homework assignments, late classroom assignments, or long-term class or homework assignments. Your child will notify you that day if they must stay after school. Detention takes place from 3:30-4:30.
Blog: If by chance your child does not bring home the classroom newsletter on Friday, check my teacher blog to stay up to date with classroom information. Go to the LPA website (lpatucson.org), click on teachers, then on central campus, click on Mrs. Denny and then onto blogspot.
Reminder: Please allow your child to remain in class until 3:15 each day. At the end of the day we are summarizing learning, discussing homework, writing in planners and answering questions. It is very beneficial for your child to be in class during this time.
IMPORTANT DATES:
February:
4- Mid-Quarter ends
Character Lunch
Character Movie
7-Mid-Quarter grades
7- Love of Reading Week Begins
14- Dentist
16- End of cookie dough fundraiser
17- Science Fair Project Sign-In
18- Science Fair Judging
18- 5-8 Grade Dance
24-27- Rodeo Break. No School
**Talent Show Auditions in Feb.
Science Fair Deadlines:
2/4- Conclusion Due
2/11- Written Abstract Due
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/18- LPA Science Fair Judging
* Note: the data analysis due date was removed. It will be done in the abstract.
.
Reading/Writing: We began a poetry unit and students are reading and writing various types of poems. All of their efforts will culminate in a published, hard-bound book.
Students earned the opportunity to watch the movie, Shiloh on Friday. They are excited to compare the book they read to the movie.
Book Report: All mystery book reports should have been turned in by Friday. We will be sharing them next week.
Spelling: The unit this week focused on multi-syllabic words. Students learned the rules for dividing words into syllables. Each Monday, students receive a spelling packet to practice the spelling concepts throughout the week. Remind your child to also log onto spellingcity.com to practice their words for the week. You can also access that site through my teacher blog.
Vocabulary: Our new vocabulary words come from our poetry unit: stanza, rhyme, rhythm, accent, metaphor, similie, poem.
The test will be next Friday.
Math:
Saxon Math concepts this week: Review of 2 and 3-digit multiplication and division, decimals, converting fractions to percentages. Please encourage your child to correct math homework errors. Students have the opportunity to earn a ½ point for every error corrected on math homework. This is their responsibility. I do not “nag” them to turn it back in. Students know that by correcting errors, they can significantly impact their grade.
Science: This week students should have all their data collected from their experiment. They were to analyze their data and figure out a way to present that data on their display board, perhaps with a chart or graph. Students should also have their conclusion written. The next steps will be to write up the 250 word abstract and create the display board. The science project is due Thursday, Feb. 17th. The projects will be judged on Friday, Feb. 18th.
Counseling: Mrs. Russell worked on anger management with our class this week.
NOTES FOR PARENTS:
Valentine Celebration: We will have a valentine celebration on Monday, Feb. 14th. Students should decorate a valentine box and bring it to school by Friday, Feb. 11th. Students will be given a class roster so they may address their Valentine cards.
If you can send in any snacks, treats or drinks for our celebration, we would be most grateful.
Love of Reading: Love of reading week is Feb. 7-11. We have a lot planned for that week. We will have guest readers, a pajama day, a poetry day, and other fun activities.
Mid-Quarter Grades: Mid-quarter ends February 4th. Progress reports will come home Feb. 7th. If your child has a low grade in a subject, remind him/her to turn in any missing assignments, use the assignment planner on a daily basis, and be an active participant in class. He/she can improve grades by being a conscientious student.
Detention: Please remember your child will have after school detention for missing homework assignments, late classroom assignments, or long-term class or homework assignments. Your child will notify you that day if they must stay after school. Detention takes place from 3:30-4:30.
Blog: If by chance your child does not bring home the classroom newsletter on Friday, check my teacher blog to stay up to date with classroom information. Go to the LPA website (lpatucson.org), click on teachers, then on central campus, click on Mrs. Denny and then onto blogspot.
Reminder: Please allow your child to remain in class until 3:15 each day. At the end of the day we are summarizing learning, discussing homework, writing in planners and answering questions. It is very beneficial for your child to be in class during this time.
IMPORTANT DATES:
February:
4- Mid-Quarter ends
Character Lunch
Character Movie
7-Mid-Quarter grades
7- Love of Reading Week Begins
14- Dentist
16- End of cookie dough fundraiser
17- Science Fair Project Sign-In
18- Science Fair Judging
18- 5-8 Grade Dance
24-27- Rodeo Break. No School
**Talent Show Auditions in Feb.
Science Fair Deadlines:
2/4- Conclusion Due
2/11- Written Abstract Due
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/18- LPA Science Fair Judging
* Note: the data analysis due date was removed. It will be done in the abstract.
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