First thing:
Tomorrow is our End of Year parent planning meeting 2:10 in Mrs. Cargo’s room C-7;
CLICK HERE FOR THE END OF YEAR DATES
CLICK HERE FOR THE WORD DOCUMENT WHERE YOU CAN SEE DATES AND VOLUNTEER
If you can’t make it tomorrow, just return the form from last week and let us know which things you would like to volunteer and assist with. Or feel free to email our two room parents or myself.
Regarding today:
As we build up towards our May testing, it was a busy day of test prepping and learning.
We started the day with an opportunity to work on some high pressing issues and start to get ready for the week ahead. Therefore the kids worked on their grammar packets, studying for their Wednesday tests, states/capitals, creating their poem this week, and reading for enjoyment.
May Testing Review:
We began discussing how to be successful in multiple choice tests.
We also discussed how each of the language arts, math and science would breakdown their questions.
If you would like your child to begin reviewing “all” of the released test questions, here is the link to make a favorite:
Here is another link that may be useful, just choose “sample questions” and the section/grade level. CLICK HERE
The blueprints are very useful so your students can understand which specific question they will be tested on. CLICK HERE FOR THE BLUEPRINTS
We then spent time using our smart response devices, talking out-loud about how to eliminate bad answers, and then successfully answer released math questions.
We went through the first 13 questions, taking our time to discuss testing strategies and math theory.
Math lesson for today:
We discussed what is “volume” and how do you compute the correct answer.
V = B*H*L
Since we have three variables (base, height and length) that are multiplying against each other, volume will always be “cubed” since “cubes” are three dimensional.
Bricks, sugar cubes, wood, and water.
Liquids get a tad complicated in that we don’t typically by them in cube form, however for the liquid to not dissipate all over the place, it will be held in a container where we can compute its volume.
Homework:
331 - 332 1-125 all
After lunch we wrote out our game plan for the week, discussed our priorities for the week (since we have a very aggressive agenda this week) and how to physically & mentally best prepare for the May testing.
Here is a note from our school nurse:
I wanted to ask if could put something in your E-mails to parents about the T-dap/whooping cough Vaccination. I need for them to bring the form from the Dr. that shows they have had the shot.
Thanks, Marsha K.
Also a request for more tissues!! We have some kids who are seriously suffering from allergies this year. You can see it in their eyes and you can hear it with their coughs and constant nose blowing. All of these allergies are requiring that our class is blowing threw tissues. We are down to our final two boxes.
Kind regards,
Mr. Hubbard
Homework for the week:
Spirit Week:
Tuesday -- Twin Day
Wednesday -- Sports Day
Thursday -- Spring Picture Day has ruined and ended the dream of Crazy Hair Day.
Friday -- Kids Dress like Teachers --- “Sweater vests,”“Hawaiian Shirts,” or “any shirt with blue” are strongly encouraged :)
Math:
324-325 1-13 due Wednesday
Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 test prep (on-line and print out) handed out on Wednesday BUT DUE FRIDAY
Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 test due on Friday
Grammar Packet due on Wednesday
Theme 5 test is on Thursday
Spelling Test on Wednesday
Study for the States and Capitals Test
May 12th is the first test.
Famous Americans
Those who had their rough draft grades returned upon returning from spring break have until Tuesday, April 26th to complete.
Those who received afterwards, have their due date written on their rough draft (everyone was given 2+_ weeks);
Poem per day -- read a poem, reflect on the message(s) of the author and point out well written metaphors, analogies or descriptive writing.
Here is the link with the poems.
Free Write due Friday:
What things can you personally do that will put yourself in a position to succeed on the May tests?
This is a serious topic.
Science test -- is on Wednesday.
Tomorrow is our End of Year parent planning meeting 2:10 in Mrs. Cargo’s room C-7;
CLICK HERE FOR THE END OF YEAR DATES
CLICK HERE FOR THE WORD DOCUMENT WHERE YOU CAN SEE DATES AND VOLUNTEER
If you can’t make it tomorrow, just return the form from last week and let us know which things you would like to volunteer and assist with. Or feel free to email our two room parents or myself.
Regarding today:
As we build up towards our May testing, it was a busy day of test prepping and learning.
We started the day with an opportunity to work on some high pressing issues and start to get ready for the week ahead. Therefore the kids worked on their grammar packets, studying for their Wednesday tests, states/capitals, creating their poem this week, and reading for enjoyment.
May Testing Review:
We began discussing how to be successful in multiple choice tests.
We also discussed how each of the language arts, math and science would breakdown their questions.
If you would like your child to begin reviewing “all” of the released test questions, here is the link to make a favorite:
Here is another link that may be useful, just choose “sample questions” and the section/grade level. CLICK HERE
The blueprints are very useful so your students can understand which specific question they will be tested on. CLICK HERE FOR THE BLUEPRINTS
We then spent time using our smart response devices, talking out-loud about how to eliminate bad answers, and then successfully answer released math questions.
We went through the first 13 questions, taking our time to discuss testing strategies and math theory.
Math lesson for today:
We discussed what is “volume” and how do you compute the correct answer.
V = B*H*L
Since we have three variables (base, height and length) that are multiplying against each other, volume will always be “cubed” since “cubes” are three dimensional.
Bricks, sugar cubes, wood, and water.
Liquids get a tad complicated in that we don’t typically by them in cube form, however for the liquid to not dissipate all over the place, it will be held in a container where we can compute its volume.
Homework:
331 - 332 1-125 all
After lunch we wrote out our game plan for the week, discussed our priorities for the week (since we have a very aggressive agenda this week) and how to physically & mentally best prepare for the May testing.
Here is a note from our school nurse:
I wanted to ask if could put something in your E-mails to parents about the T-dap/whooping cough Vaccination. I need for them to bring the form from the Dr. that shows they have had the shot.
Thanks, Marsha K.
Also a request for more tissues!! We have some kids who are seriously suffering from allergies this year. You can see it in their eyes and you can hear it with their coughs and constant nose blowing. All of these allergies are requiring that our class is blowing threw tissues. We are down to our final two boxes.
Kind regards,
Mr. Hubbard
Homework for the week:
Spirit Week:
Tuesday -- Twin Day
Wednesday -- Sports Day
Thursday -- Spring Picture Day has ruined and ended the dream of Crazy Hair Day.
Friday -- Kids Dress like Teachers --- “Sweater vests,”“Hawaiian Shirts,” or “any shirt with blue” are strongly encouraged :)
Math:
324-325 1-13 due Wednesday
Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 test prep (on-line and print out) handed out on Wednesday BUT DUE FRIDAY
Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 test due on Friday
Grammar Packet due on Wednesday
Theme 5 test is on Thursday
Spelling Test on Wednesday
Study for the States and Capitals Test
May 12th is the first test.
Famous Americans
Those who had their rough draft grades returned upon returning from spring break have until Tuesday, April 26th to complete.
Those who received afterwards, have their due date written on their rough draft (everyone was given 2+_ weeks);
Poem per day -- read a poem, reflect on the message(s) of the author and point out well written metaphors, analogies or descriptive writing.
Here is the link with the poems.
Free Write due Friday:
What things can you personally do that will put yourself in a position to succeed on the May tests?
This is a serious topic.
Science test -- is on Wednesday.
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