Invention Convention!

Today we made our prototypes and had an invention

convention! Ask your little inventor about their feedback!

Summer Reading

Summer Book Recommendations

History Museum Part 2

History Museum

Dance Workshop! Our class was in the back, but if you look hard you can see their Mardi Gras Dance Moves!

Game Day!

Today was the culmination of our functional writing project. Students played board games created by their peers. They filled out an evaluation on every game they played!



Weekly Update

• Truman Farewell Party Friday, May 13th
• Field Trip to the History Museum Monday, May 16th
• Concord Info Night @ Truman
• Fun Day Thursday, May 19th
• No School Friday, May 20th

Reading-We are working on Book Recommendations for Summer Reading lists. This is a great activity that teaches summarizing skills and will help each student compile a summer reading list!

Writing-We are finishing our games and directions. They are dues on Wednesday. Our next writing activity will focus on inventions.

Math- We took our negative numbers test today and began our 2nd division chapter. We will begin working on double-digit divisors this week!

Our Blog Discussion for the week is about Heroes :-) Happy blogging.

What is a hero?

What is your definition of a hero? Who is your hero? 

I believe a hero is someone who puts others before himself. A hero shows integrity and selflessness. My heroes are everyday people who help others. Firefighters and police officers are heroes.

Rights of Royals

Britain spends millions and millions of dollars to support the royal family. Some people say this is too much money. Do you think this is a good use of money? Should people have special rights because they were born into royalty? Why or why not?

Summer is Almost Here!!!!

What are your plans this summer?
I am teaching summer school for 2nd grade. I am also joining the Sunset Hills Pool! Does anyone ever go swimming there? Charlie, Nick, and I may see you!

Next Year

I am excited to go to Concord next year, but I am also a little nervous and scared. A lot of my teacher friends are going to other schools. I am worried that we will not get to hang out as much. I am happy to make new friends, but I am worried I will lose old friends. How are you all feeling?

Wringer Reflections

What do you think of our new read aloud book? Please post your reflections. Remember, check back to read the posts and comment on other people's reflections.  Let's have a virtual discussion!

Here is what I have been thinking...

This book reminds me of Middle School. When I was in Middle School I felt pressured to hangout with certain people and act certain ways. Palmer is being pressured to be a wringer and hang out with the gang. At the end of the chapter yesterday I was excited to see Palmer starting to stand up for himself! I am wondering about what will happen to Nipper? I predict that Palmer will take Nipper far away and try to make him fly away. Palmer will not want Nipper to stay in town during Family Fest.

Weekly Update May 2nd-May 6th

Math-I am very proud of the Volume test scores. The students did a super job! This week we will look briefly at negative numbers using a thermometer, then we will dive into double digit divisor long division.
Helpful link:
http://www.mathsisfun.com/long_division.html

Reading-We are winding down our book clubs. I have been very proud of the independence students have shown in their self-led discussions. The literature "movie" roles they have been given have really helped them build the skills to have book talks without the teacher! We will continue to practice our monitoring skills during independent reading.

Writing-Tomorrow we will begin our Board game Bonanza project. This project is the culmination of our functional writing unit.
 http://phillipslindbergh.blogspot.com/2011_05_01_archive.html
This project will be done at school. This is not a project that should be brought home for homework. Ample time will be provided in the classroom.

Word Study- The word study words the last month of school will be states and capitals. The word study contract has been modified for these words. I provided a lot of time in class to study words last week and some students still did not do well on the word study test. Please be sure your child reviews these words nightly.  

Upcoming Events:
Junior Achievement will be on Friday.

Happy 1st Birthday to my little Nicholas!

Board Game Bonanza Project

Your child will be receiving a hard copy or this rubric in class on Monday. 

Board Game Bonanza!

·        You may work alone or with a partner

·        Your game must be for 2 – 4 players

·        Your game may be no larger than the paper your teacher provides

·        You may use other construction paper or recycled materials to make game pieces (no piece may exceed 4 inches tall)

·        You must write all directions to your game for future players

·        You may not give any verbal directions while people play your game

Creative, Neat, Organized Game (10 points

Clear, Easy-To-Follow Instructions (20 Points) Other students (players) Evaluation of your Instructions (10 points)
Self Evaluation (10 Points)

Total Points =50 Points

Due Date:  Monday, May 9^th.

Game Playing Days: Tuesday, May 10^th  & Wednesday , May 11^th.