Have a safe and happy holiday everyone! See you in the New Year!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Our Friday started off with concert practice. The Grade 5's have a wonderful performance to share with everyone on Tuesday!
After recess, we completed 4 Math stations. Students had the opportunity to use base ten blocks to solve 2 digit multiplication questions. We also drew some arrays to solve 2 digit multiplication problems. The students did a wonderful job! We will be wrapping up the multiplication portion of this unit before we leave for the holiday break.
We enjoyed yet another Christmas luncheon. Thank you to everyone who helped to make the luncheon another success!
Our day finished with our school assembly!!
Have a great weekend everyone!
After recess, we completed 4 Math stations. Students had the opportunity to use base ten blocks to solve 2 digit multiplication questions. We also drew some arrays to solve 2 digit multiplication problems. The students did a wonderful job! We will be wrapping up the multiplication portion of this unit before we leave for the holiday break.
We enjoyed yet another Christmas luncheon. Thank you to everyone who helped to make the luncheon another success!
Our day finished with our school assembly!!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
As Christmas draws near, we continue to be very busy in the classroom!!
We completed Day 3 of Centers this morning. We are wrapping up the stories we are working on before the holiday break. Students will write their Spelling test and TWAS on Monday as tomorrow we are practicing for our concert.
After recess, we took some time to review the Exemplar students worked on with partners. Everyone did a great job on solving the problem using the multiplicaiton strategies we have learned this year.
Students then enjoyed an hour of Art with Mrs. Schentag.
After lunch, students continued to use base ten blocks to create arrays to solve 2 digit multiplication questions. We also worked on drawing these arrays using grid paper. We will continue with these two strategies tomorrow.
We finished up our day with Phys Ed and a new read aloud book: The Winter Room.
Reminders:
*Spelling test - Monday
*Turkey Luncheon - tomorrow
* Christmas concert - Tuesday
* Early Dismissal (2:00) - Wednesday
* Class party - Wednesday
We completed Day 3 of Centers this morning. We are wrapping up the stories we are working on before the holiday break. Students will write their Spelling test and TWAS on Monday as tomorrow we are practicing for our concert.
After recess, we took some time to review the Exemplar students worked on with partners. Everyone did a great job on solving the problem using the multiplicaiton strategies we have learned this year.
Students then enjoyed an hour of Art with Mrs. Schentag.
After lunch, students continued to use base ten blocks to create arrays to solve 2 digit multiplication questions. We also worked on drawing these arrays using grid paper. We will continue with these two strategies tomorrow.
We finished up our day with Phys Ed and a new read aloud book: The Winter Room.
Reminders:
*Spelling test - Monday
*Turkey Luncheon - tomorrow
* Christmas concert - Tuesday
* Early Dismissal (2:00) - Wednesday
* Class party - Wednesday
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
As the holidays approach, Room 20 continues to work very hard! Our Wednesday started off with Day 2 of Centers. Students continue to celebrate the wonderful books they are reading. The converstations students are having about their books are amazing! Here are a few more students celebrating what they are reading...
After recess, we continued to work on our coat of arms in Social Studies.
Students then did a wonderful job practicing for the Christmas Concert.
Our afternoon started with Math Pods. At station 1, we worked on using base ten blocks to create an array to solve 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication questions. At station 2, students continued to practice the Halving and Doubling strategy. A student has done an excellent job in explaining the Halving and Doubling strategy in the short video below.
We finished off our day with Phys Ed and read aloud.
* I will be gone for the next few days so there won't be any blog posts until next Thursday.
After recess, we continued to work on our coat of arms in Social Studies.
Students then did a wonderful job practicing for the Christmas Concert.
Our afternoon started with Math Pods. At station 1, we worked on using base ten blocks to create an array to solve 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication questions. At station 2, students continued to practice the Halving and Doubling strategy. A student has done an excellent job in explaining the Halving and Doubling strategy in the short video below.
We finished off our day with Phys Ed and read aloud.
* I will be gone for the next few days so there won't be any blog posts until next Thursday.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Sorry for the lack of posts over the last few days!
We started our day off with a new set of Centers.
After recess, students had art with Mrs. Schentag. We will be practicing for the Christmas concert over the next few weeks.
After lunch, students worked on their personal Coat of Arms they are working on in Social Studies.
Students then had French with Mrs. Orosz.
We finished off the day with a partner problem solver - Missing Key Dilemma. We will continue with this problem tomorrow. Students are continuing to work on explaining the steps they are taking to solve problems.
**We will not be doing a gift exchange amongst students this year. Students are more than welcome to exchange gifts amongst their friends but we will not have a formal gift exchange.
We started our day off with a new set of Centers.
After recess, students had art with Mrs. Schentag. We will be practicing for the Christmas concert over the next few weeks.
After lunch, students worked on their personal Coat of Arms they are working on in Social Studies.
Students then had French with Mrs. Orosz.
We finished off the day with a partner problem solver - Missing Key Dilemma. We will continue with this problem tomorrow. Students are continuing to work on explaining the steps they are taking to solve problems.
**We will not be doing a gift exchange amongst students this year. Students are more than welcome to exchange gifts amongst their friends but we will not have a formal gift exchange.
Friday, December 3, 2010
December Newsletter
December 2010 Newsletter
Room 20 – Mrs. Shields
http://www.mrsshieldsblog.blogspot.com/
December is finally upon us. As we wrap up 2010, we are wrapping up a number of topics in the classroom and getting ready to introduce the new.
Language Arts
We continue to work through various stations during our Center time. Students are enjoying Centers and the active learning that is taking place. We will continue to focus on various reading strategies during Guided Reading, as well Independent Reading.
Spelling will continue as we have in the past with students choosing their words from the stories that we are currently reading.
Students are doing a wonderful job in expanding and including detail in their TWAS. Students are being encouraged to include that “little bit more” to help improve the quality of what they are writing.
Math
We will continue to work on our Multiplication and Division unit throughout the month of December. Students are doing a wonderful job sharpening their multiplication skills and learning new strategies. Keep up the great work Grade 5!
Science
We are beginning our second unit, The Human Body. Within this unit, students will explore a variety of body systems, such as the digestive system, musculatory system, and nervous system. We will also explore the importance of healthy food for our bodies.
Social Studies
Students will continue with the unit: Canada-Our Country. We are currently researching a variety of Canadian symbols. Students will be working on a research project to present their findings for a Canadian symbol of their choice.
Art – Mrs. Schentag
Students have been busy “clowning” around while participating in drama games and other drama activities related to clowns. We will conclude this unit of work with a visual art activity on clown face painting and a discussion about the famous tour group – Cirque du Soleil.
The month of December will bring about a theme change where we will begin a visual art unit entitled, The World of Art. Students will prepare a Time Capsule Me Box depicting their interests, culture and values. The Elements of Art will also be emphasized in this unit of work. As Christmas quickly approaches, we will also practice for the upcoming Christmas Concert. Students are not expected to have a special costume for the concert, just their regular concert attire (unless told otherwise).
I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Joyous Holiday Season!
**Important** Students, please make sure you have your shoe box at school to use for your Time Capsule Box. Also, begin thinking about and gathering items to attach to your box. Items should depict your interests, culture and values. More information will be handed out to you very soon.
Physical Education/Health - Mr. Leidl
Students will continue to work on their fitness and wellness plans. Strategies for improved health will be discussed. The students will focus on team play, cooperative games and the promotion of positive physical activity and fitness strategies. Emphasis will be on participation, fun and sportsmanship.
French – Mrs. Orosz
Students will learn to do a dance called “La Bastringue.” Along with our regular work, we may do some seasonal activities, and students may listen to some Christmas carols in French.
Have a Happy and Safe Holiday!!
Room 20 – Mrs. Shields
http://www.mrsshieldsblog.blogspot.com/
December is finally upon us. As we wrap up 2010, we are wrapping up a number of topics in the classroom and getting ready to introduce the new.
Language Arts
We continue to work through various stations during our Center time. Students are enjoying Centers and the active learning that is taking place. We will continue to focus on various reading strategies during Guided Reading, as well Independent Reading.
Spelling will continue as we have in the past with students choosing their words from the stories that we are currently reading.
Students are doing a wonderful job in expanding and including detail in their TWAS. Students are being encouraged to include that “little bit more” to help improve the quality of what they are writing.
Math
We will continue to work on our Multiplication and Division unit throughout the month of December. Students are doing a wonderful job sharpening their multiplication skills and learning new strategies. Keep up the great work Grade 5!
Science
We are beginning our second unit, The Human Body. Within this unit, students will explore a variety of body systems, such as the digestive system, musculatory system, and nervous system. We will also explore the importance of healthy food for our bodies.
Social Studies
Students will continue with the unit: Canada-Our Country. We are currently researching a variety of Canadian symbols. Students will be working on a research project to present their findings for a Canadian symbol of their choice.
Art – Mrs. Schentag
Students have been busy “clowning” around while participating in drama games and other drama activities related to clowns. We will conclude this unit of work with a visual art activity on clown face painting and a discussion about the famous tour group – Cirque du Soleil.
The month of December will bring about a theme change where we will begin a visual art unit entitled, The World of Art. Students will prepare a Time Capsule Me Box depicting their interests, culture and values. The Elements of Art will also be emphasized in this unit of work. As Christmas quickly approaches, we will also practice for the upcoming Christmas Concert. Students are not expected to have a special costume for the concert, just their regular concert attire (unless told otherwise).
I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Joyous Holiday Season!
**Important** Students, please make sure you have your shoe box at school to use for your Time Capsule Box. Also, begin thinking about and gathering items to attach to your box. Items should depict your interests, culture and values. More information will be handed out to you very soon.
Physical Education/Health - Mr. Leidl
Students will continue to work on their fitness and wellness plans. Strategies for improved health will be discussed. The students will focus on team play, cooperative games and the promotion of positive physical activity and fitness strategies. Emphasis will be on participation, fun and sportsmanship.
French – Mrs. Orosz
Students will learn to do a dance called “La Bastringue.” Along with our regular work, we may do some seasonal activities, and students may listen to some Christmas carols in French.
Have a Happy and Safe Holiday!!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Our Wonderful Wednesday started off with a new set of Centers. Great job today!!
After recess, we continued with our Fish Dilemma problem solver. We completed the problem as a whole group as we continued to focus on the areas we need to improve upon. Our next problem solver will place more focus on explaining in words what it is we are doing when solving the problem.
Before lunch, students jumped into some books in search of writing a new lead. Students worked in pairs to write two new leads for two different books. We will continue with this activity next writing class.
After lunch, students watched a short video on the Digestive System in Science. We then read together a short reading explaining the five main parts of the digestive system. Students then worked in pairs to draw their digestive system on their real sizes paper model.
Our day finished in Phys Ed.
Reminders:
Spelling test - Friday
After recess, we continued with our Fish Dilemma problem solver. We completed the problem as a whole group as we continued to focus on the areas we need to improve upon. Our next problem solver will place more focus on explaining in words what it is we are doing when solving the problem.
Before lunch, students jumped into some books in search of writing a new lead. Students worked in pairs to write two new leads for two different books. We will continue with this activity next writing class.
After lunch, students watched a short video on the Digestive System in Science. We then read together a short reading explaining the five main parts of the digestive system. Students then worked in pairs to draw their digestive system on their real sizes paper model.
Our day finished in Phys Ed.
Reminders:
Spelling test - Friday
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