March 21st

This morning we wrote about what we would do if we were in a band.  It was quite fun!  Then, we practiced breaking words into syllables.  We talked about words that have multiple-meanings.  We also wrote some acrostic poems and completed our DLP.  We read with our Book Buddies, too.  Then, we had centers/guided reading.  We took our Science test.  This afternoon we read more of Poppy Pendle.  Then, we presented the last of the President Projects.  We also learned the cursive c and q.  We practiced a fire drill and discussed the importance of our safety in an emergency situation.  At the end of the day, we reviewed how to tell time.  Tomorrow we will have a math and reading test.

March 15th

This morning we chose our own topic to write about in our journals.  Then, we read our poem of the week.  We chose a St. Patrick's Day themed poem in honor of the holiday this weekend.  Then, we had math.  We learned how to tell time to the quarter hour.  Please practice telling time with your child at home.  We made practice clocks for you to use.   Use the words "quarter after" and "quarter to" with your child as well.  Most students do have homework. Then, we completed our DLP and did a worksheet on verbs.  We took our Reading test.  We were also able to present a few more President Projects.  They are looking great.  This afternoon we read more of Poppy Pendle.  Then we went to gym and music.  We had an assembly to go over our PBIS rules at Wesley and went over the classroom statuses for this trimester.  Our class needs to work hard to earn some Shout Outs!  At the end of the day, we had "Celebration Day".  We worked on a packet of St. Patrick's themed activities.  Have a wonderful weekend!

March 14th

We wrote in our journals about whether or not we'd like a surprise party thrown in our honor.  Parents, start surprising your children because ALL of them liked the idea!  =)  Then, we practiced writing contractions and comparing/contrasting story elements.  We reread Good-bye, Curtis and completed our DLP.  We also completed a Scavenger Hunt.  Then, we had centers/guided reading and read with our Book Buddies.  This afternoon we continued reading Poppy Pendle.  In Science, we finished our rain forest pop-up displays, watched a video clip on rain forest animals and completed two activities in class.  Those who did not finished need to completed them for homework.  At the end of the day, we worked on our Washington, D.C. projects.  More and more groups are starting their research and typing their paragraphs!  We hope to have them completed before Spring Break.  There will be a Reading test tomorrow and a Science test next week on Land Habitats.

March 13th

After we wrote in our journals today, we practiced working with contractions. Then, we reread our story Good-bye, Curtis.  Afterwards, we went to the library.  We had centers/guided reading.  In Science, we learned about the layers of the rain forest.  We also did an explore activity to show how certain animals protect themselves (find shelter) in a rain forest.  We started making models of rain forests, but will continue another day.  This afternoon we started a new chapter book, The Power of Poppy Pendle.  The students really enjoyed the first chapter and we discussed the problems presented thus far.  We continued to work on our Washington, D.C. projects.  Some groups are done with their paragraphs and are starting to type.  In math, we did some problem solving using clocks and elapsed time.  There is math homework.   The Spelling Packet is due tomorrow.

March 12th

This morning we worked a lot with contractions. Then, we talked about how to compare and contrast elements of a story.  We introduced the vocabulary words for Good-Bye, Curtis.  Then, we read the story.  We completed our DLP and a workbook page on subject/verb agreement.  We also went to art class.  This afternoon we silent read.  Then, we went to gym/music.  In math we learned how to tell time to the half hour.  Most students have homework.  Some have a packet and the workbook page.  I sent home a two-sided spelling worksheet.  This is due on Thursday as usual. 

Monday, March 11th

We had another busy day!  We wrote about letter carriers this morning because our story of the week is about a letter carrier's retirement.  Then, we learned all about contractions and how to make them.  We introduced the spelling words which proved to be pretty challenging.  The spelling packet did not make it home with students today so it will come home tomorrow with only two pages.  Then, we worked on a word sort and completed our DLP.  We talked about poetry, rhyming words and how authors use repeating words to make rhythm in poems, too.  Then, we learned more cursive letters.  This afternoon we silent read.  Then, we learned how to tell time to the hour in math.  Most students have homework.  We went to the computer lab and set up our Book Bags at the end of the day.

Friday, March 8th

This morning we chose our own topic to write about in our journals.  Then, we practiced sorting words according to how many syllables they have.  We worked on our Washington, D.C. projects.  Some groups are starting to write and type their paragraphs.  We have some posters hung in the hallway!  Then, we had centers/guided reading.  We also took our Reading test.  This afternoon we went to gym and music.  In math, we switched classes and started learning about telling time.  We will be working on this until Spring Break.  If your child has an analog watch, please encourage him/her to wear it and practice telling time! 

Have a wonderful weekend!

March 7th

This morning we wrote about places we'd visit in Washington, D.C.  Then, we clapped out words in syllables.  We talked about narrative elements (characters, setting, problem and solution).  We completed our DLP and an activity on comparing words.  Then, we acted out the play The Pine Park Mystery.  We completed our Theme 1 test, too.  Then, we read with our Book Buddies.  This afternoon, we took an AIMS-WEB math test and a timed test, too.  We drew pictures of the Arctic habitat and watched a video clip on it as well.  At the end of the day, we worked on our Washington, D.C. projects. They are starting to come to life!

Reading and Spelling tests will take place tomorrow!

Wednesday, March 6th

We were so excited to bring in our President Projects today!  They are looking fantastic!  A few of us got to present our projects today, too.  We also wrote about Presidents in our journals.  Then, we reviewed our vocabulary words and re-read The Pine Park Mystery.  After we went to the library, we took part of our Theme 1 Reading/Language Arts test.  In Science, we took notes on the Arctic, analyzed a map of the Arctic and completed an activity together.  We also learned the cursive letters "a" and "d" today.  This afternoon we worked on our Washington, D.C. project.  Some groups are starting to color their posters.  Then, we took our Math test at the end of the day.

Spelling Packets are due tomorrow!

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

It sure was an exciting day for us watching the snow fall all day!  We wrote about what we like to do in the snow, too.  Then, we reviewed prefixes pre- and re-.  We did a Making Words activity.  Then, we made a web about community workers.  There are several community workers in our story this week.  We read the play The Pine Park Mystery.  Then, we completed our DLP and worked on verbs in the present tense.  We also went to art class.  This afternoon we silent read and changed the books in our Book Bags.  Then we went to gym and music class.  In math, we reviewed for our test on Data Analysis. We will take it tomorrow.

Don't forget the President Project is due TOMORROW.  I have really enjoyed seeing the ones that have been turned in already! 

Monday, March 4th

This morning we started talking about and writing mysteries.  The story in our book this week is called The Pine Park Mystery which is written in a play format. We introduced the phonics pattern and spelling words.  We also completed our DLP and talked about words that compare.  Then, we had guided reading/centers.  This afternoon, we analyzed line plots in math.  The students do have math homework.  They need to read the question carefully and make sure they understand what it is asking!  At the end of the day, we went to the computer lab.

Don't forget the President Project is due on Wednesday!

March 1st!

This morning we wrote about what we would do if we had a magic wand.  Then, we added a poem about penguins to our poetry binders.  Then, we completed an activity using comparing words with endings -er and -est.  We spent some time working on our Washington, D.C. posters.  Then, we had centers/guided reading.  We also finished our Penguin Paragraphs.  We also took our Reading test.  This afternoon we silent read.  Then, we went to gym and music.  In math, we learned how to make line plots.  We will analyze line plots next week.  There is one page of math homework.

Have a wonderful weekend!