Happy Tuesday.
Today: We had used the opportunity to discuss $$$, GMO vegetables/fruits, the dairy industry, the Choose My Plate initiative and how the ripening of fruit is a chemical reaction.
The students did have PE today. They played some epic long games of kick ball.
We did visit the library so they were able to return and check out new books.
The vocabulary words this week are all related to music and we spent some time discussing examples of the challenging words.
Math today is all about multiplication and decimals. A strong emphasis again on using estimating prior to multiplying therefore it would be logical & reasonable where to place the decimal.
Other things of note:
We spent a great deal of time on Friday morning discussing on-line safety. The students had many questions and I was able to discuss scenarios regarding how to stay safe. From reading much on this subject I emphasized to the kids the following four keys:
- Never friend or reply via chat, text, instant message, social networks with anyone that they have not met physically in person. They should only interact with people that they know exist in real life, they have shaken hands with and they know are “real.”
- If they should find themselves having communication with anyone that they do not feel safe with, bullied or uncomfortable -- in all cases they should find an adult that they trust and tell that person. In no case will “they” (the 10 or 11 year old) get in trouble for seeking assistance or help regarding a communication/friendship that has gone sour. In some scenarios the students feel guilt or fear that they began a communication/relationship with someone they should not have and they are fearful to seek assistance; they fear they will get in trouble.
- Written communication placed onto the internet is like getting a tattoo. You can “try” and have it removed/deleted however if what you wrote was screen captured or indexed by Google what you wrote is not going away. Unless you live in Spain?
- On-line communication that happens even outside of school that has a negative detriment on student’s/school’s learning -- by law has to also be addressed by the school district. Students often believe that what they say on their own time and outside of school can not be used against them within the school arena. Many courts have found that is NOT the case, especially in cases of on-line bullying or hate speech.
Our wax museum for the Dead American reports….the final stage is this week.
Students are working on their 56 to 66 second memorized speech.
We discussed the expectations for their wax museum presentation. It is similar to their poster or google slide presentation from last week. It should focus on the very most superficial and epic parts of their famous American’s life. It should appeal to 2nd through 5th graders therefore it should not be chocked full of details and specifics like in their report/research section.
Related to their speech and performance - they should be also looking to put together a “look,” “dress-up as” or props related to their famous American. We are not asking students and their families to spend $$$ on their costume however just give some thought to how they can at least resemble or symbolically resemble their famous American.
They should have brought home their Wax Museum invite last week. They will be presenting next Wednesday the 25th from 10:30 to Noon. Parents are more than welcome to come and check out their performances. Just remember to please sign in with the office!!!
Kind regards,
Mr. Hubbard
“Those who do not walk for fear of making a mistake make the most serious mistake.” Pope Francis
Homework for the week:
Math:
Date of Lesson
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Day it is due
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Pages
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What is expected on the homework
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Chapter
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Lesson #
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2/17/2015
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Wednesday
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138-139
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1-24 all original problem -- estimate to help you solve this problem/follow directions in book
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6
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3
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2/18/2015
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Thursday
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46-47
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1-27 all original problem/estimated numbers & answer / solve for the real answer
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2
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6
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2/19/2015
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Friday
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70-71
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8-38 EVENS original problem/estimated numbers &answer / solve for the real answer WITH 7 GENERIC AREA MODELS
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3
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5
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Related homework: watch this Brainpop before doing this week’s reading
Write and memorize your dead American speech and begin putting a dress plan in place for next Wednesday’s presentation.
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