Friday, February 29

Happy Leap Day!!

This silly frog puts a smile on my face.  I hope it does the same for you!  Have a great weekend!

Thursday 2/28

MORNING WORK: Thursday's DLR
MATH: Problem Solving (5 Cards Problem) and Fractions page (Both sides)
READING: Reader's Theater Performances are tomorrow

SCIENCE: Electricity Project Due tomorrow, and LAST Science Inquiry Journal entry due tomorrow!

3 & 3

GREAT:
1. We cooperated like we had hoped to in science class.
2. In reading, we played hangman and wordo using our literary terms.
3. In LMC, we played on the BBC Science sites.

GOALS:
1. Continue to cooperate with our partners.
2. Keep only positive minutes in our minute bank.
3. Try to have actions that uplift the feelings of others.

Wednesday, 2/27

MORNING WORK: Wednesday DLR
MATH: Spinner Problem in your new problem solving packet
READING: Literary Terms Quiz tomorrow: Study your flashcard ring!
SCIENCE: Science Inquiry Journal due Friday, Electricity Project due Friday

Want to play the science site that we did in LMC this afternoon? Click on BBC SITES on the list to the right of this posting. There are so many options for you to enjoy! : )

Math Test 1

Math Test 2

Tuesday, 2/26

MORNING WORK:
•Tuesday DLR
MATH:
•Last 3 pages of problem solving packet (Problem #2)
•Finish shapes page if you haven't already
READING:
•Literary terms quiz is on Thursday---Use your flashcard ring to study
•READ! February reading goal is due Monday, March 3 : )
SCIENCE:
•Science Inquiry Journal due Friday
•Electricity Projects due Friday
OTHER:
•Return Library Books

3 & 3

GREAT:
1. We worked well together during science class.
2. Officer friendly came to talk to us about internet safety.
3. We were a great audience at the second grade show!
GOALS:
1. Communicate with partners in a respectful manner just like we did in science.
2. Apologize if you know you have hurt someone's feelings.
3. Return library books.

Morse Code

Today we read about Samuel Morse and practiced using a simple circuit to send morse code messages. Post a message in morse code or answer someone else's message and earn yourself 3 tallies! Enjoy!

Reminders

Here are some friendly reminders about what's coming up soon:

• Fun Fair Tonight: 5:30-8:30
• Miss Anderson's Math Class: Test Tuesday
• Electricity Extension Projects due Friday, Feb. 29
• Progress Reports sent home Friday, Feb. 29
• ISAT Testing Schedule:
Monday, 3/3: (10:45-12:15) Science I, (1:30-2:35) Math I
Tuesday, 3/4: (10:45-12:15) Reading I, (1:30-2:35) Math II
Wednesday, 3/5 (10:45-12:15) Reading II, (1:30-2:35) Math III
Thursday, 3/6 (10:45-12:15) Reading III, (1:30-2:35) Science II

Thursday 2/21

MORNING WORK: Thursday DLR
MATH: Parent Signature on your study guide and study.
*Test is Tuesday, February 26.
*Use your study guide to help you study. Also, remember to use the BBC sites, and have some fun with all that we've covered in unit 6!
SCIENCE: Science Inquiry Journal due tomorrow
OTHER: Six Hour Reading Club forms due tomorrow
Fun Fair is tomorrow!

Fun With Electricity!

Click on "Fun With Electricity!" to play on an awesome site!

I recommend playing either:

"Celldric's House"
or
"Night Night"

(Those parts cover safety with electricity and simple circuits, so you'll have lots of background knowledge to help you!)

: )

BBC Sites

Click on "BBC Sites" to access the games that we played in Reading today.

You can also try the math and science sites!

I played the math games today and I know you will LOVE them!
Try the division, multiplication, addition, or subtraction ones.
Even better, try the "Shape, Space, & Measure" section to do angle and grid activities! Enjoy!

Last Lunar Eclipse Until 2010 Happens Tonight!!

How exciting for us! A lunar eclipse begins tonight at 7:43pm and ends at 11:09pm. The mid-eclipse will occur at 9:26pm.

Stated directly from chicagotribune.com,
"A total lunar eclipse occurs when the full moon passes into Earth's shadow and is blocked from the sun's rays that illuminate it. During an eclipse, the sun, Earth and moon line up, leaving a darkened moon visible from the night side of Earth."

So if you are awake and your parents say it's OK, step outside to view the total lunar eclipse!! Post a comment about what you see and earn yourself 3 tallies, and earn the class a minute in the minute bank!

Question of the day:

Is the following pair of words an example of synonyms, antonyms, or homophones?

CONDUCTOR and INSULATOR

*Try to answer the question, and earn the class a minute in the minute bank. Answer it correctly, and earn yourself 3 tallies!!

Tuesday 2/19

MORNING WORK: Monday and Tuesday DLR
MATH: Finish packet and "Around the Classroom" worksheet
READING: Finish "Home of Hope" activity sheet
SCIENCE: Lesson 1.1 (ONLY that side) --- Use page E5 through E11
OTHER: Library books due tomorrow!

Thursday 2/14

MORNING WORK: Thursday DLR
MATH:
-Finish the multiples & factors "math test" side of class worksheet
-Complete both sides of the Riddles page
READING:
-TFK quiz tomorrow
SCIENCE:
-Science Inquiry Journal due tomorrow

*Thank you to our fabulous room reps for hosting a great Valentine's Day party!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Question of the day:

Does this sentence contain a pair of antonyms, synonyms, or homophones?

My favorite aunt has every pet you can imagine, including an ant collection!

Wednesday 2/13

MORNING WORK: Wednesday DLR
MATH: Study Link 6.8
OTHER: Valentine's Day is tomorrow! Remember to bring in a decorated box or gift bag to carry all your valentines and goodies!

Tuesday 2/12

MORNING WORK: Tuesday DLR
MATH: Study Link 6.7
SCIENCE: Study for simple circuit quiz (Use your "Repair Manual Quiz" and th 5 parts of a lightbulb to help you study!)
OTHER: Return library books tomorrow

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Some say we will see a significant amount of snow sometime soon.

This sentence is an example of what type of poetic device?

Monday 2/11

MORNING WORK:
-Monday DLR
MATH:
-Journal p. 156
-Study Link 6.6---Use your full circle protractor to measure the angles
SPELLING:
-February Word Wall Colorful Spelling
SCIENCE:
-Study for simple circuit quiz.
-You should know:
1. 4 critical points of a simple circuit
2. 5 parts of a light bulb
3. how to make a simple circuit using a battery, wire, and light bulb
OTHER:
-Valentine's Day is this Thursday...Bring in a decorated box (See light pink sheet sent home today for more information)
-Science Inquiry Journal due Friday
-Cursive packet due Tuesday, Feb 19
-No school Monday, February 18

Question of the Day

Today we practiced connecting a simple circuit.

What are the FOUR CRITICAL POINTS of a circuit?

*Try to answer the question, and earn the class a cotton ball. Answer correctly, and earn yourself 3 fries!!!

Thursday 2/7

MORNING WORK:
-Wednesday and Thursday DLR
MATH:
-Study Link 6.5 (Think about the activity we did in class today, when we turned in all different directions!)
-Journal p. 154 (Use Student Reference Book p. 76 to help.)
SCIENCE:
-Science Inquiry Journal due tomorrow
OTHER:
-All yearbook cover entries are due tomorrow.
-We will have our Valentine's Day Party on Thursday, February 14 from 1:20-2:20pm.

Tuesday 2/5

MORNING WORK:
-Monday and Tuesday DLR
MATH:
-Study Link 6.4
-Keep practicing your facts!
SCIENCE:
-Electrical Usage Info Survey
OTHER:
-Return Library Books Tomorrow!

Question of the Day

An atom needs the same number of *WHAT* to be balanced?

Monday 2/4

MORNING WORK:
-Friday's DG
MATH:
-Finish subtraction page, both sides
-Practice multiplication facts---fact test tomorrow!
SCIENCE:
-Electrical Usage Survey
OTHER:
-Yearbook Cover entries due this Friday, February 8!