5/25
Announcements
There is no graded work for this week.
Students brought home a permission slip for our upcoming field trip to Mount Vernon on
June 8th. Please make sure you read the email I sent out.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
We had our third Junior Achievement lesson.
In Math, students continued solving two-step word problems.
In Writing, students continued researching their habitat. Some students are beginning to
write their e-book.
In Reading, we identified cause and effect in The Snow Walker.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Math Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
Mount Vernon permission slip
5/24
Announcements
Students brought home a permission slip for our upcoming field trip to Mount Vernon on
June 8th. Please make sure you read the email I sent out.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab.
In Math, students continued solving two-step word problems.
We attended an assembly on mindfulness.
In Reading, we made inferences to determine the meaning of unknown words in The Snow
Walker.
We had our second Junior Achievement lesson.
Homework
Math Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
Mount Vernon permission slip
5/23
Announcements
Students brought home a permission slip for our upcoming field trip to Mount Vernon on
June 8th. Please make sure you read the email I sent out.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students took the last day of the Reading PARCC test.
In Writing, students continued researching their habitat. They will be making an
informational e-book.
In Reading, we read The Snow Walker and determined the main idea.
Students went to P.E. today.
Homework
Math Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
Mount Vernon permission slip
5/20
Announcements
Students are bringing home a permission slip for our upcoming field trip to Mount Vernon on
June 8th. Please make sure you read the email I sent out.
PARCC Reading: May 23
Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and
arrives to school on time.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students took the Reading PARCC test.
Students went to P.E. today.
In Reading, we read a National Geographic article and determined how giant tortoises are
able to survive on an atoll. An atoll is a ring-shaped, coral reef that forms an island.
We had buddy reading with Mrs. Barna's second graders.
Homework
Get a good night of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive to school on-time for our last
day of PARCC!
Mount Vernon permission slip
5/18
Announcements
There is no graded work for this week.
Penny Wars is this week! Bring in your pennies and zaps!
PARCC Reading: May 20, 23
Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and
arrives to school on time.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, students learned about decomposition.
In Math, students continued solving two-step word problems.
In Writing, students began researching a habitat. They will be writing an informational book
about it.
In Reading, students used key details from the story Kate Shelley and the Midnight
Express to write a newspaper headline.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math Worksheet
Bring in pennies and zaps for Penny Wars
5/17
Announcements
Penny Wars is this week! Bring in your pennies and zaps!
PARCC Reading: May 20, 23
Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and
arrives to school on time.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students took the PARCC Reading test.
Students went to Art today.
In Reading, students used context clues to determine what the Midnight Express was
in Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express.
In Science, students went on a scavenger hunt to find natural resources that are being used
too much in our school. We brainstormed ways we can help reduce using these natural
resources.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math Worksheet
Bring in pennies and zaps for Penny Wars
5/16
Announcements
Penny Wars is this week! Bring in your pennies and zaps!
PARCC Reading: May 17, 20, 23
Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and
arrives to school on time.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students took the PARCC Math test.
In Writing, students presented their speeches to their classmates.
In Reading, students asked and answered questions before, during, and after reading Kate
Shelley and the Midnight Express.
In Math, we solved two-step word problems.
Homework
Get a good night of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and get to school on time
Bring in pennies and zaps for Penny Wars
5/13
Announcements
Penny Wars starts Monday! Bring in your pennies and zaps!
PARCC Math: May 16
PARCC Reading: May 17, 20, 23
Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and
arrives to school on time.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students solved two-step word problems.
In Writing, students continued working on their speeches.
In Reading, students determined the theme of the story An Angel for Solomon Singer and
compared it to the theme of "Shells".
We had an extra math period to solve two-step word problems.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Bring in pennies and zaps for Penny Wars
5/12
Announcements
Students brought home graded work yesterday. Please discuss the grades with your child,
sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school. Below is a list of
assignments that were sent home.
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Time Assessment
Shells Change Response
PARCC Math: May 16
PARCC Reading: May 17, 20, 23
Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and
arrives to school on time.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, students worked in groups to discuss ways they could use natural resources in
Maryland. They discussed the costs and benefits of using the natural resources in different
ways.
In Math, students solved two-step word problems.
In Writing, students continued working on their speeches.
In Reading, students determined the theme of the story "Shells".
We had our May birthday celebration.
Homework
Math Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
Get Take Home Folder Signed
5/11
Announcements
Students are bringing home graded work today. Please discuss the grades with your child,
sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school. Below is a list of
assignments that were sent home.


Time Assessment
Shells Change Response
PARCC Math: May 16
PARCC Reading: May 17, 20, 23
Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and
arrives to school on time.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
We took the PARCC Math test today.
In Writing, students continued working on their speeches.
In Reading, students determined the meaning of the phrase "coming out of his shell" from
the story "Shells". We discussed other idioms and the literal and non-literal meanings.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Math Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
Get Take Home Folder Signed
5/10
Announcements
PARCC Math: May 11, 16
PARCC Reading: May 17, 20, 23
Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and
arrives to school on time.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
We took the PARCC Math test today.
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Writing, students continued working on their speeches.
In Reading, students determined the characters' points of view in the story "Shells" and
compared it to their own point of view.
In Math, students solved two-step word problems.
Homework
Get a good night of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and get to school on time
5/9
Announcements
PARCC Math: May 10, 11, 16
PARCC Reading: May 17, 20, 23
Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and
arrives to school on time.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
We took the PARCC Math test today.
In Writing, students continued working on their speeches.
In Reading, students determined the main idea of the story "Shells".
Students went to P.E. today.
Homework
Get a good night of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and get to school on time
5/6
Announcements
PARCC Math: May 9, 10, 11, 16
PARCC Reading: May 17, 20, 23
Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and
arrives to school on time.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students estimated and measured mass in kilograms.
We had our reading reward and got to watch a movie.
We had a pep talk about PARCC.
Homework
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
Get a good night of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and get to school on time
5/5
Announcements
There is no graded work for this week.
PARCC Math: May 9, 10,11, 16
PARCC Reading: May 17, 20, 23
Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and
arrives to school on time.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, students learned about the different types of fossil fuels and the benefits and
disadvantages of them.
In Math, students estimated and measured mass in grams.
In Writing, students continued working on their speeches.
In Reading, students identified key words, feelings and images in the story "Shells".
Students had Guidance today.
Homework
Math: Worksheet
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
5/4
Announcements
There is no graded work for this week.
PARCC Math: May 9, 10,11, 16
PARCC Reading: May 17, 20, 23
Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and
arrives to school on time.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, students learned about the different types of fossil fuels and the benefits and
disadvantages of them.
In Math, students solved addition and subtraction word problems that involve time.
In Writing, students continued working on their speeches.
In Reading, students identified when and where words from Angel for Solomon Singer.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Math: Worksheet
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
5/3
Announcements
PARCC Math: May 9, 10,11, 16
PARCC Reading: May 17, 20, 23
Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and
arrives to school on time.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students solved addition word problems that involve time.
In Writing, students continued working on their speeches.
In Reading, students identified the theme of Angel for Solomon Singer.
In Science, students identified natural resources and what items are made out of these
natural resources.
Homework
Math: Worksheet
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
5/2
Announcements
PARCC Math: May 9, 10, 11, 16
PARCC Reading: May 17, 20, 23
Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and
arrives to school on time.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students measured and estimated liquid volume in liters.
In Writing, we watched a video of a speech to determine how to make a powerful speech.
In Reading, students identified changes in Angel for Solomon Singer.
In Science, students identified examples of renewable, inexhaustible, and non-renewable
resources.
Homework
Math: Worksheet
Reading: Read for 20 minutes
4/29
Announcements
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students told time to the nearest minute.
In Writing, we used paragraphs when we started a new idea.
In Reading, students compared Lily from Lily and Miss Liberty to Anna from Anna, Grandpa,
and the Big Storm.
In Groups, students worked in groups to solve a PARCC math problem.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
April Math Calendar due Monday (Optional)
4/28
Announcements
Students are bringing home grade work yesterday. Please discuss the grades with your
child, sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school. Below is a list
of graded assignments that were sent home.
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Area/Perimeter Quiz
Two Quadrilateral Quadrilaterals
Pictograph Quiz
Theme of Anna, Grandpa and the Big Storm
April is Math Month. Students brought home a Math Month Calendar. There is a math
problem to do each day in April. It is completely optional. I told students if they complete all
math problems by the end of the month and bring all of their work in, they will get a prize.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
We had a make-up Guidance lesson today.
In Math, students told time to the nearest minute.
In Writing, we used evidence from the text to support our answer.
In Reading, students learned about adverbs and adjectives. We made liberty crowns from
the book Lily and Miss Liberty.
In Science, we created our own invasive species.
Homework
Get Take Home Folder Signed
Read for 20 minutes
Math PARCC Packet due Friday
April Math Calendar due Monday (Optional)
4/27
Announcements
Students are bringing home grade work today. Please discuss the grades with your child,
sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school. Below is a list of
graded assignments that were sent home.




Area/Perimeter Quiz
Two Quadrilateral Quadrilaterals
Pictograph Quiz
Theme of Anna, Grandpa and the Big Storm
April is Math Month. Students brought home a Math Month Calendar. There is a math
problem to do each day in April. It is completely optional. I told students if they complete all
math problems by the end of the month and bring all of their work in, they will get a prize.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, students identified the negative impact invasive species have on a habitat.
In Math, students told time to the nearest minute.
We took a practice PARCC reading test.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Get Take Home Folder Signed
Read for 20 minutes
Math PARCC Packet due Friday
4/25
Announcements
April is Math Month. Students brought home a Math Month Calendar. There is a math
problem to do each day in April. It is completely optional. I told students if they complete all
math problems by the end of the month and bring all of their work in, they will get a prize.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students took a practice PARCC test on the Chromebook.
In Writing, students learned how to make their audience care.
In Reading, students identified Lily's point of view in Lily and Miss Liberty and compared it
to their own point of view.
In Science, we went outside to explore our schoolyard habitat. Students found plants and
animals to help them describe our schoolyard habitat.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math PARCC Packet due Friday
4/22
Announcements
Students are publishing a book of fairy tales. Students in my Writing class received their
order form. All students must turn in an order form. If you are not interested in purchasing
the book, please check the box and turn it in to school. The cost is around $20.00. Monday
is the last day to submit forms.
April is Math Month. Students brought home a Math Month Calendar. There is a math
problem to do each day in April. It is completely optional. I told students if they complete all
math problems by the end of the month and bring all of their work in, they will get a prize.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students used a virtual geoboard to create rhombuses, squares, and rectangles.
In Writing, students added examples to their speeches.
In Reading, students identified the theme of Lily and Miss Liberty.
We had buddy reading with Ms. Rhodia's fourth graders.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Book Order Form due Monday
4/21
Announcements
Students are publishing a book of fairy tales. Students in my Writing class received their
order form. All students must turn in an order form. If you are not interested in purchasing
the book, please check the box and turn it in to school. The cost is around $20.00.
April is Math Month. Students brought home a Math Month Calendar. There is a math
problem to do each day in April. It is completely optional. I told students if they complete all
math problems by the end of the month and bring all of their work in, they will get a prize.
We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. All donations will be
greatly appreciated.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
We had an hour of code.
In Math, students sorted examples and non-examples of quadrilaterals.
In Writing, students began organizing their information for their speech.
In Reading, students used evidence from two articles to support their answer.
Students read and wrote poems for Poem in Your Pocket Day.
Homework
Math Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
Book Order Form
4/19
Announcements
Students are publishing a book of fairy tales. Students in my Writing class received their
order form. All students must turn in an order form. If you are not interested in purchasing
the book, please check the box and turn it in to school. The cost is around $20.00.
Students are also bringing home a permission slip for our bread making in-school field trip
on Wednesday, April 20th. The cost of the field trip is $10. If you are interested in
volunteering, please sign-up using the link that was emailed out.
April is Math Month. Students brought home a Math Month Calendar. There is a math
problem to do each day in April. It is completely optional. I told students if they complete all
math problems by the end of the month and bring all of their work in, they will get a prize.
We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. All donations will be
greatly appreciated.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students identified, sorted, and classified quadrilaterals (rhombus, rectangle,
square).
In Writing, students took a practice PARCC test.
In Reading, we discussed how to use context clues to determine unknown words in Lily and
Miss Liberty.
In Social Studies, we discussed the importance of elaboration when following a set of steps.
Homework
Math Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
Book Order Form
4/14
Announcements
Students are publishing a book of fairy tales. Students in my Writing class received their
order form. All students must turn in an order form. If you are not interested in purchasing
the book, please check the box and turn it in to school. The cost is around $20.00.
Students are also bringing home a permission slip for our bread making in-school field trip
on Wednesday, April 20th. The cost of the field trip is $10. If you are interested in
volunteering, please sign-up using the link that was emailed out.
April is Math Month. Students brought home a Math Month Calendar. There is a math
problem to do each day in April. It is completely optional. I told students if they complete all
math problems by the end of the month and bring all of their work in, they will get a prize.
We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. All donations will be
greatly appreciated.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students learned how technology has affected transportation.
In Math, students identified rectangles that had the same area but different perimeter.
In Writing, students took a practice PARCC test.
In Reading, we discussed the theme of Anna, Grandpa, and the Big Storm.
We had our April birthday celebration.
Homework
Math Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
Book Order Form
In-school Field Trip Permission Slip
4/13
Announcements
Students are publishing a book of fairy tales. Students in my Writing class received their
order form. All students must turn in an order form. If you are not interested in purchasing
the book, please check the box and turn it in to school. The cost is around $20.00.
Students are also bringing home a permission slip for our bread making in-school field trip
on Wednesday, April 20th. The cost of the field trip is $10. If you are interested in
volunteering, please sign-up using the link that was emailed out.
April is Math Month. Students brought home a Math Month Calendar. There is a math
problem to do each day in April. It is completely optional. I told students if they complete all
math problems by the end of the month and bring all of their work in, they will get a prize.
We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. All donations will be
greatly appreciated.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students learned how assembly lines and robots can help increase
production.
In Math, students distinguished the difference between area and perimeter.
In Writing, students learned how to make specific goals with their writing. They continued
writing persuasive speeches.
In Reading, we discussed the main idea of Anna, Grandpa, and the Big Storm.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Math Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
Book Order Form
In-school Field Trip Permission Slip
4/12
Announcements
Students are publishing a book of fairy tales. Students in my Writing class received their
order form. All students must turn in an order form. If you are not interested in purchasing
the book, please check the box and turn it in to school. The cost is around $20.00.
Students are also bringing home a permission slip for our bread making in-school field trip
on Wednesday, April 20th. The cost of the field trip is $10. If you are interested in
volunteering, please sign-up using the link that was emailed out.
April is Math Month. Students brought home a Math Month Calendar. There is a math
problem to do each day in April. It is completely optional. I told students if they complete all
math problems by the end of the month and bring all of their work in, they will get a prize.
We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. All donations will be
greatly appreciated.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students found the perimeter of 2-dimensional shapes when one side was
unknown.
In Writing, students continued writing speeches. They learned how to revise and edit along
the way.
In Reading, we read the next two chapters of Anna, Grandpa, and the Big Storm. We
identified changes to the characters' points of view.
In Social Studies, we learned about the different types of resources and what to do when
there is a limited amount of resources.
Homework
Math Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
Book Order Form
In-school Field Trip Permission Slip
4/11
Announcements
April is Math Month. Students brought home a Math Month Calendar. There is a math
problem to do each day in April. It is completely optional. I told students if they complete all
math problems by the end of the month and bring all of their work in, they will get a prize.
We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. All donations will be
greatly appreciated.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students found the perimeter of 2-dimensional shapes.
In Writing, students continued writing speeches. They learned how to write bold statements
and talk to their audience.
In Reading, we read the next two chapters of Anna, Grandpa, and the Big Storm. We
identified changes that were occurring in the story.
In Social Studies, we discussed ways to save and earn money. Students learned the
importance of persistence, effort, and motivation when reaching a goal.
Homework
Math Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
4/8
Announcements
April is Math Month. Students brought home a Math Month Calendar. There is a math
problem to do each day in April. It is completely optional. I told students if they complete all
math problems by the end of the month and bring all of their work in, they will get a prize.
We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. All donations will be
greatly appreciated.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students interpreted bar graphs.
In Writing, students used evidence from the text to support their answer.
In Reading, students completed unfinished work.
We had different math groups today working on different math skills.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
4/7
Announcements
April is Math Month. Students brought home a Math Month Calendar. There is a math
problem to do each day in April. It is completely optional. I told students if they complete all
math problems by the end of the month and bring all of their work in, they will get a prize.
We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. All donations will be
greatly appreciated.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students learned how to make a responsible decision.
In Math, students interpreted bar graphs.
In Writing, students used evidence from the text to support their answer.
In Reading, we read chapter 3 and 4 of Anna, Grandpa, and the Big Storm. Students
identified the characters' feelings.
Students had Guidance.
Homework
Math: Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
4/6
Announcements
April is Math Month. Students brought home a Math Month Calendar. There is a math
problem to do each day in April. It is completely optional. I told students if they complete all
math problems by the end of the month and bring all of their work in, they will get a prize.
We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. All donations will be
greatly appreciated.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students finished up creating a budget to see if they can afford a pet.
In Math, students learned how to make a pictograph.
In Writing, students wrote speeches about people and places that should be appreciated.
In Reading, we read the first two chapters of Anna, Grandpa, and the Big Storm. Students
identified why this book is historical fiction.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Math: Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
4/5
Announcements
We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. All donations will be
greatly appreciated.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students took a pre-assessment on the topics we will learn this quarter. We also
played Multiplication BINGO.
In Writing, students wrote speeches about problems they have seen and ways to solve
them.
In Reading, we learned about the setting of the book Anna, Grandpa, and the Big Storm.
In Social Studies, students continued creating budgets to see if they can afford a pet.
Homework
Math: Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
4/4
Announcements
I hope you had a wonderful spring break!
We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. All donations will be
greatly appreciated.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, we multiplied 1-digit numbers by multiples of 10 and compared their products.
In Writing, students wrote speeches to Mr. Palmisano convincing him to pay for National
Geographic magazines next year.
In Reading, we identified the five characteristics of change.
In Social Studies, students created budgets to see if they can afford a pet.
Homework
Math: Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
Know how many books you have read for the 40 book challenge
3/23
Announcements
Have a wonderful spring break!
We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. All donations will be
greatly appreciated.
Students cleaned out their binders yesterday. They brought home all of their classwork in a
manila folder. Please sign the folder and keep the classwork at home. Please send the
empty folder back to school.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
We went to an assembly.
In Math, we played Fractions Jeopardy to use all the skills that we learned this quarter with
fractions.
In Reading, students presented their fairy tale. We then watched some fairy tale videos.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Read a lot! :-)
3/22
Announcements
We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer. All donations will be
greatly appreciated.
Students cleaned out their binders today. They are bringing home all of their classwork in a
manila folder. Please sign the folder and keep the classwork at home. Please send the
empty folder back to school.
Students are bringing home the last of the graded work for the quarter today. Please
discuss the grades with your child, sign the communication log, and send the graded work
back to school.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students learned strategies to solve problems with multiples of ten.
In Writing, students continued researching another famous person.
In Reading, students worked in groups to read a fairy tale script. They will present their
fairy tale on Wednesday.
In Science, we learned how Thomas Edison changed the lives of so many people because of
his invention of the light bulb.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math Worksheet
Get Q3 Folder Signed
3/21
Announcements
Students are bringing home the last of the graded work for the quarter today. Please
discuss the grades with your child, sign the communication log, and send the graded work
back to school.
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students learned strategies to solve problems with multiples of ten.
In Writing, students began researching another famous person.
In Reading, students worked in groups to read a fairy tale script. They will present their
fairy tale on Wednesday.
In Science, we conducted an experiment to identify what material helps reduce the amount
of heat that is produced through friction.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math Worksheet
Get Take Home Folder Signed
3/18
Announcements
Thank you for a week of wonderful book report presentations!
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students explained how multiplication and division are related.
We had our collaborative book report presentations.
In Reading, we continued working on unfinished assignments.
We had a class meeting and had buddy reading with Mrs. Rhodia's class.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
3/17
Announcements
Students brought home graded work yesterday. Please discuss the grades with your child,
sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school. Below is a list of
graded assignments that were sent home.
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The Banza and White Wave Venn Diagram
2-Step Word Problem
Fairy Tale Adaptation
Seaplane Field Trip Opinion
Equivalent Fractions Quiz
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, we designed tinfoil boats and tested them to see how many pennies they can
hold.
In Math, students compared fractions.
We had our collaborative book report presentations.
In Reading, we continued working on unfinished assignments.
Students had Guidance today.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Book Report Presentations Tomorrow for Tim, Theresa, Tristan, Gabriel, Max,
Grace
3/16
Announcements
Students are bringing home graded work today. Please discuss the grades with your child,
sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school. Below is a list of
graded assignments that were sent home.
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The Banza and White Wave Venn Diagram
2-Step Word Problem
Fairy Tale Adaptation
Seaplane Field Trip Opinion
Equivalent Fractions Quiz
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, we tested our balloon cars to see how the circumference of the balloon affects
the distance the car travels.
In Math, students compared fractions.
We had our collaborative book report presentations.
In Reading, we identified the key details and main idea of a National Geographic article on
seahorses.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Book Report Presentations for Joseph, Federico, Viv, Matthew
3/15
Announcements
Please make sure to send in the form indicating if your child will be returning to Carderock
next year. It is due tomorrow.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students compared fractions using number lines.
We had our collaborative book report presentations.
In Reading, we continued publishing our fairy tales on a website so we can create a class
book.
In Science, we built a balloon car. Tomorrow we will test our balloon cars to see how the
circumference of the balloon affects the distance the car travels.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Book Report Presentations for Skylar, Coco, Phoebe, Liam
3/14
Announcements
Please make sure to send in the form indicating if your child will be returning to Carderock
next year.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
We went to a STEM assembly.
In Math, students compared fractions and discussed the importance of comparing fractions
with the same whole.
We had our collaborative book report presentations.
In Reading, we began publishing our fairy tales on a website so we can create a class book.
In Science, we conducted an experiment to see if a snowman would melt faster if it was
wearing a coat.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Book Report Presentations for Tricia, Gabi, Fred, and Corinne
3/11
Announcements
Please make sure to send in the form indicating if your child will be returning to Carderock
next year.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students compared fractions.
In Writing, we practiced using evidence from the text to support our answer.
In Reading, students continued creating a flip book on three different countries' cultures.
We had an extra Math to continue practicing comparing fractions.
Homework
Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Book Report Presentations for Iola, Casey, Mitchell, and Juliet
3/10
Announcements
Thank you to all of the parents and family members that came to our writing celebration!
Please make sure to send in the form indicating if your child will be returning to Carderock
next year.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students continued researching and making their Google Slides for Mexico
and another country's culture.
In Math, students compared fractions with the same numerator.
In Reading, students created a flip book on three different countries' cultures.
We had our Fairy Tale Writing Celebration.
We had our March birthday celebration.
Homework
Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Finish Book Report by Tomorrow (but do not bring it in until presentation)
3/9
Announcements
There is no graded work for this week.
Please make sure to send in the form indicating if your child will be returning to Carderock
next year.
Come to our Fairy Tale Writing Celebration Thursday, March 10th 2:15-2:45!
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students continued researching and making their Google Slides for Mexico
and another country's culture.
In Math, students compared fractions with the same numerator.
In Writing, students finished publishing their fairy tales and practiced for our writing
celebration.
In Reading, students created a flip book on three different countries' cultures.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Finish Book Report by Friday
3/7
Announcements
Come to our Fairy Tale Writing Celebration Thursday, March 10th 2:15-2:45!
If your child misplaced their fraction strips, here is a link to print out
another, https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/fractions/fractionstrips_TWQWF.pdf.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students compared fractions with the same denominator.
In Writing, students continued publishing their adapted fairy tales.
In Reading, we reread "Wild Ways" from a National Geographic magazine. We determined
the important facts about the first country's culture.
In Science, we brainstormed objects that give off both heat and light.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Finish Book Report by Friday
3/4
Announcements
Come to our Fairy Tale Writing Celebration Thursday, March 10th 2:15-2:45!
If your child misplaced their fraction strips, here is a link to print out
another, https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/fractions/fractionstrips_TWQWF.pdf.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students used number lines to find equivalent fractions.
In Writing, students continued publishing their adapted fairy tales.
In Reading, we read "Wild Ways" from a National Geographic magazine. We asked and
answered questions before, during, and after reading.
In Groups, we continued finding equivalent fractions with number lines.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Finish Book Report by March 11th
3/3
Announcements
Students brought home graded work yesterday. Please discuss the grades with your child,
sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school. Below is a list of
graded assignments that were sent home.
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Fractions Check-In
If your child misplaced their fraction strips, here is a link to print out
another, https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/fractions/fractionstrips_TWQWF.pdf.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Math, students used number lines to find equivalent fractions.
In Media, students continued researching Mexico and another country's culture.
In Writing, we wrote an opinion piece about whether 3rd graders next year should build
seaplanes again.
In Reading, we read "Kelp Kingdom" from a National Geographic magazine and used
evidence from the text to explain the connection between otters, sea urchins, and the
health of a kelp forest.
In Social Studies, students continued researching Mexico and another country's culture.
Some students began using Google Slides to make a powerpoint presentation comparing the
two countries' culture.
Homework
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Finish Book Report by March 11th
3/2
Announcements
Students brought home graded work today. Please discuss the grades with your child, sign
the communication log, and send the graded work back to school. Below is a list of graded
assignments that were sent home.
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Fractions Check-In
If your child misplaced their fraction strips, here is a link to print out
another, https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/fractions/fractionstrips_TWQWF.pdf.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, we discussed how media can help us understand different perspectives of
the world.
In Math, students used fraction strips to find equivalent fractions.
In Writing, we began typing our fairy tale.
In Reading, we used the illustrations from The Secret World of Walter Anderson to gain
additional meaning of the text.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Finish Book Report by March 11th
Get Take Home Folder Signed
3/1
Announcements
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students used fraction strips to find equivalent fractions.
In Writing, we edited our writing.
In Reading, we determined the key details and main idea of The Secret World of Walter
Anderson.
In Social Studies, we learned the legend of the prickly pear cactus and why the Mexico flag
has this symbol on it.
Homework
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Finish Book Report by March 11th
2/29
Announcements
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students used Cuisenaire Rods to find equivalent fractions.
In Writing, we learned strategies for when we are editing our writing.
In Reading, we asked questions before, during, and after reading Walter Anderson's journal
entries.
In Social Studies, we worked in groups to brainstorm ways we would modify the
environment if we lived in a swamp. We then read how the Aztec's modified their
environment.
Homework
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Finish Book Report by March 11th
2/26
Announcements
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students used music notes and rests to find equivalent fractions.
In Writing, we learned techniques to create beautiful images with our writing.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Finish Book Report by March 11th
2/25
Announcements
There is no graded work for this week.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
We went to the Carderock Naval Surface Warfare Center today.
In Writing, we used evidence from the text to support our answer. We then discussed what
grade we would give it.
In Math, students took a quiz on fractions on a number line.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Read your book report book by Friday
2/24
Announcements
There is no graded work for this week.
Tomorrow we will be going to the Carderock Naval Surface Warfare Center to test our
seaplanes in their wind tunnel. Please make sure your child arrives to school on time and
bring a bag lunch with their name on it. Please see my email for additional information.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Math, students created equivalent fractions.
In Science, we continued building our seaplane.
In Writing, we learned to have a balance of dialogue and action.
In Reading, we asked thick and thin questions while reading a National Geographic
magazine on Great White Sharks.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Bring a bag lunch tomorrow
Read for 20 minutes
Read your book report book by Friday
2/23
Announcements
Please see the email I sent out about our seaplane building activity February 19, 22, 23,
and 24. We need two volunteers a day. We will be going to the Carderock Naval Surface
Warfare Center Thursday, February 25th to test our seaplanes in their wind tunnel. Please
turn in the completed permission slip and photo release forms as soon as possible.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Science, we continued building our seaplane.
In Writing, we learned that we should revise throughout writing and not wait until the end.
In Reading, we asked thick and thin questions while reading a National Geographic
magazine on Great White Sharks.
In Math, we found fractions equivalent to 1/2.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Read your book report book by Friday
2/22
Announcements
Please see the email I sent out about our seaplane building activity February 19, 22, 23,
and 24. We need two volunteers a day. We will be going to the Carderock Naval Surface
Warfare Center Thursday, February 25th to test our seaplanes in their wind tunnel. Please
turn in the completed permission slip and photo release forms as soon as possible.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Science, we continued building our seaplane.
In Writing, we used evidence from the text to support our answer and continued working on
our new adaptation of our fairy tale.
In Reading, we compared the main idea and theme from "The Banza" and "White Wave".
In Math, we labeled the wholes on number lines.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Field Trip Permission Slip and Photo Release Form
Read your book report book by Friday
2/19
Announcements
Please see the email I sent out about our seaplane building activity February 19, 22, 23,
and 24. We need two volunteers a day. We will be going to the Carderock Naval Surface
Warfare Center Thursday, February 25th to test our seaplanes in their wind tunnel. Please
turn in the completed permission slip and photo release forms as soon as possible.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
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Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Science, we built the wings of our seaplane.
In Writing, we continued working on our new adaptation of our fairy tale.
In Reading, we determined the theme and main idea of "The Banza".
In Math, we labeled fractions on a number line.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Field Trip Permission Slip and Photo Release Form
Read your book report book by Feb. 26th
2/18
Announcements
Yesterday, students brought home graded work. Please discuss the grades with your child,
sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school. Below is a list of
graded assignments that were sent home.
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Measuring and Line Plots
Naming Fractions on a Number Line
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Which version of Cinderella do you like the best? (Only Mrs. Wilson's Writing class)
Please see the email I sent out about our seaplane building activity February 19, 22, 23,
and 24. We need two volunteers a day. We will be going to the Carderock Naval Surface
Warfare Center Thursday, February 25th to test our seaplanes in their wind tunnel. Please
turn in the completed permission slip and photo release forms as soon as possible.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Math, we labeled fractions on a number line.
In Science, we built the tail of our seaplane.
In Writing, we began planning the next fairy tale we will adapt.
In Reading, we summarized the main events from "The Banza" and identified how they
caused a character's actions.
Students had Guidance today.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Field Trip Permission Slip and Photo Release Form
Read your book report book by Feb. 26th
Get Take Home Folder Signed
2/17
Announcements
Today, students are bringing home graded work. Please discuss the grades with your child,
sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school. Below is a list of
graded assignments that were sent home today.
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Measuring and Line Plots
Naming Fractions on a Number Line
Which version of Cinderella do you like the best? (Only Mrs. Wilson's Writing class)
Please see the email I sent out about our seaplane building activity February 19, 22, 23,
and 24. We need two volunteers a day. We will be going to the Carderock Naval Surface
Warfare Center Thursday, February 25th to test our seaplanes in their wind tunnel. Please
turn in the completed permission slip and photo release forms as soon as possible.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Math, we matched different representations of fractions.
In Science, we reviewed concepts to get ready for our seaplane STEM activity.
In Writing, we used our checklist to revise our fairy tale.
In Reading, we asked thick and thin questions when reading "The Banza".
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Field Trip Permission Slip and Photo Release Form
Read your book report book by Feb. 26th
Get Take Home Folder Signed
2/12
Announcements
Class Picture Day is Wednesday, February 17th.
Please see the email I sent out about our seaplane building activity February 19, 22, 23,
and 24. We need two volunteers a day. We will be going to the Carderock Naval Surface
Warfare Center Thursday, February 25th to test our seaplanes in their wind tunnel. Please
turn in the completed permission slip and photo release forms as soon as possible.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Contract and Book due Friday, February 12th
Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, we continued labeling fractions on a number line.
In Writing, we added narration to our fairy tale.
In Reading, we used evidence from the text to support our answer.
We had our Valentine's Day party!
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Field Trip Permission Slip and Photo Release Form
Read your book report book by Feb. 26th
2/11
Announcements
Our Valentine's Day party is tomorrow. Please see my email with guidelines for the
valentines.
Class Picture Day is Wednesday, February 17th.
Please see the email I sent out about our seaplane building activity February 19, 22, 23,
and 24. We need two volunteers a day. We will be going to the Carderock Naval Surface
Warfare Center Thursday, February 25th to test our seaplanes in their wind tunnel. Please
turn in the completed permission slip and photo release forms as soon as possible.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Contract and Book due Friday, February 12th
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Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Media, we continued researching Mexico and another country's culture.
In Math, we made number lines with more than one whole.
In Writing, we wrote the ending of our adapted fairy tale.
In Reading, we used context clues to find the meaning of unknown words.
In Social Studies, we continued reading about different areas of the Aztecs' culture.
Students worked on making a poster to share with the class about one of these areas of
culture.
We had our February birthday celebration.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Field Trip Permission Slip and Photo Release Form
Bring your Valentines
2/10
Announcements
Students are bringing home their report cards today.
Our Valentine's Day party is Friday, February 12th. Please see my email with guidelines for
the valentines.
Class Picture Day is Wednesday, February 17th.
Please see the email I sent out about our seaplane building activity February 19, 22, 23,
and 24. We need two volunteers a day. We will be going to the Carderock Naval Surface
Warfare Center Thursday, February 25th to test our seaplanes in their wind tunnel. Please
turn in complete permission slips and photo release forms as soon as possible.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Contract and Book due Friday, February 12th
Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Math, we made number lines that represent thirds and sixths.
In Social Studies, we read about different areas of the Aztecs' culture. Students worked on
making a poster to share with the class about one of these areas of culture.
In Writing, we rehearsed and wrote the second scene of our adapted fairy tale.
In Reading, we wrote metaphors.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Contract and Book due Friday
Field Trip Permission Slip and Photo Release Form
Give your report card to your parents
2/9
Announcements
Our Valentine's Day party is Friday, February 12th. Please see my email with guidelines for
the valentines.
Class Picture Day is Wednesday, February 17th.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Contract and Book due Friday, February 12th
Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Math, we made number lines that represent sixths.
In Writing, we rehearsed and wrote the first scene of our adapted fairy tale.
In Reading, we reread the Chinese folktale "White Wave" and identified the theme of the
story.
In Social Studies, we learned about the journey of chocolate and identified ways we have
adapted our environment to make and transport chocolate.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Contract and Book due Friday
2/8
Announcements
Our Valentine's Day party is Friday, February 12th. Please see my email with guidelines for
the valentines.
Class Picture Day is Wednesday, February 17th.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Contract and Book due Friday, February 12th
Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, we made number lines that represent thirds.
In Writing, we continued making a plan for the adaptations we will make to our fairytale.
In Reading, we read the Chinese folktale "White Wave" and identified the major events in
the story. We discussed how they impacted the main character in the story.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Contract and Book due Friday
2/5
Announcements
Our Valentine's Day party is Friday, February 12th. Please see my email with guidelines for
the valentines.
Class Picture Day is Wednesday, February 17th.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Contract and Book due Friday, February 12th
Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, we measured our pencils to the nearest 1/4 inch. We then made a line plot with
our data.
In Writing, we began making a plan for the adaptations we will make to our fairytale.
In Reading, we compared Arachne and King Midas and discussed whether they
demonstrated effort, motivation, and persistence.
We continued practicing our test taking strategies.
Homework
Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Contract and Book due February 12th
2/4
Announcements
Our Valentine's Day party is Friday, February 12th. Please see my email with guidelines for
the valentines.
Class Picture Day is Wednesday, February 17th.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Contract and Book due Friday, February 12th
Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Math, we measured the length of our shoes to the nearest 1/2 inch. We then made a line
plot with our class data.
In Social Studies, we went to the Media Center to begin research on Mexico and another
country's culture.
In Writing, we created a summary booklet on "Little Red Riding Hood" or "The Three Billy
Goats Gruff".
In Reading, we read the Greek myth "Kind Midas and the Golden Touch" and determined
the theme of the story.
Students had Guidance today.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Contract and Book due February 12th
2/3
Announcements
There is no graded work for this week.
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Contract and Book due Friday, February 12th
Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
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Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, we read a book about the Aztecs and identified elements of culture in
their society.
In Math, we measured objects to the nearest 1/4 and 1/2 inch.
In Writing, we analyzed different versions of Cinderella and discussed what changes the
author made. We also discussed why the author made these changes.
In Reading, we reread a passage from "Arachne" and identified the words from the passage
that helped us visualize the scene.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Contract and Book due February 12th
2/2
Announcements
Welcome back from all the snow days!
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Contract and Book due Friday, February 12th
Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
Math Strategies:
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to the Computer Lab to take MAP-M.
In Math, we identified fractions on a ruler.
In Writing, we finished our opinion piece about our favorite version of Cinderella using
reasons and examples.
In Reading, we identified the theme of the Greek myth "Arachne".
In Social Studies, we read the book Appalachia the Voices of Sleeping Birds and identified
the elements of culture in their community.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Contract and Book due February 12th
2/1
Announcements
Welcome back from all the snow days!
Please see the email I sent out with information about the Parent-Child Collaborative Book
Report. Below are important due dates.
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Contract and Book due Friday, February 12th
Finish Book by Friday, February 26th
Finish Project by Friday, March 11th
Presentations March 14-18
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, we identified fractions on a number line.
In Writing, we wrote an opinion piece about our favorite version of Cinderella using reasons
and examples.
In Reading, we compared the main characters in The Fisherman and the Turtle, Jack and
the Giant Barbeque, and Iron John, and how they demonstrated effort, motivation, and
persistence.
In Social Studies, students used maps to create riddles about cities in the United States.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Review Collaborative Book Report with a Parent
Contract and Book due February 12th
1/21
Announcements
Students brought home the last of the graded work for this quarter. Please discuss the
grades with your child, sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to
school. Below is a list of graded assignments that were sent home.
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Shindo's Point of View
3 Fraction Quizzes
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Math, we created our own number lines for halves, fourths, and eighths that included
fractions greater than a whole.
In Writing, we read another adapted version of Cinderella. We discussed how and why the
author changed the story of Cinderella.
In the mobile science lab, we experimented to see how different chocolates melt at different
rates. We also taste tested the ingredients that make chocolate.
In Reading, we read Iron John and determined which type of traditional story it is.
Students had Guidance today.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
1/20
Announcements
Students are bringing home the last of the graded work for this quarter. Please discuss the
grades with your child, sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to
school. Below is a list of graded assignments that were sent home.
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Shindo's Point of View
3 Fraction Quizzes
Yesterday students cleaned out their binders and desks. They brought home everything
from quarter 2 in a manila folder. Please take all of the worksheets from the manila folder
and sign the folder.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students learned about map features and the difference between physical
and political maps.
In Math, we created our own number lines for halves, fourths, and eighths.
In Writing, we read another adapted version of Cinderella. We discussed how and why the
author changed the story of Cinderella.
In Reading, we read Jack and the Giant BBQ and determined which type of traditional story
it is.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Get Take Home Folder Signed
1/19
Announcements
Today students cleaned out their binders and desks. They are bringing home everything
from quarter 2 in a manila folder. Please take all of the worksheets from the manila folder
and sign the folder.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab to take their MAP-R.
In Math, we located and labeled fractions on a number line.
In Writing, we read the original version of Cinderella and an adapted version. We discussed
how and why the author changed the story of Cinderella.
In Reading, we learned about the different types of traditional stories (folktales, myths,
legends, fables). We read The Fisherman and the Turtle and determined which type of
traditional story it is.
We cleaned out our desks and binders.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Get Q2 Folder Signed
1/15
Announcements
Students brought home graded work on Wednesday. Please discuss the grades
with your child, sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to
school. Below is a list of graded assignments that were sent home.
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Area with Rectilinear Figures Quiz
State Book
Storyboard
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, we partitioned a whole into equal parts and built fractions from unit fractions.
In Writing, students used evidence to support our answers.
In Reading, we compared "The Hidden One" and "The Calabash Kids" plays.
We practiced using test taking strategies.
Homework
Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
1/14
Announcements
Students brought home graded work yesterday. Please discuss the grades with
your child, sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school.
Below is a list of graded assignments that were sent home.
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Area with Rectilinear Figures Quiz
State Book
Storyboard
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, we viewed videos of children that live in different regions of Africa. We
discussed ways they adapted in order to meet their wants and needs.
In Math, we partitioned a whole into equal parts and built fractions from unit fractions.
In Writing, students used evidence from the play "The Calabash Kids" to explain Shindo's
point of view.
In Reading, we re-read the play "The Calabash Kids". We discussed the message of the
story.
We had our January birthday celebration!
Homework
Fraction Fish Tank due TOMORROW and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
Get Take Home Folder Signed
1/12
Announcements
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Math, we continued making fractions with unit fractions.
We went to an assembly about Clara Barton.
In Writing, students finished their state storyboards.
In Reading, we read the play "The Calabash Kids". We discussed how a character's actions
cause another event in the play to occur.
In Social Studies, we learned how people have adapted to live in desert regions.
Homework
Fraction Fish Tank due Friday and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
1/11
Announcements
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, we made fractions with unit fractions. We discussed what the numerator and
denominator means in a fraction.
In Writing, students presented their favorite holiday poster by giving reasons and examples.
In Reading, students worked with a partner to find evidence that supports what character
trait they thought best describes Little Scar Face.
In Social Studies, students compared Africa and the United States by using maps.
Homework
Fraction Fish Tank due Friday and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
1/8
Announcements
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, we partitioned shapes into equal parts.
In Writing, students created posters about their favorite holiday. They included reasons and
examples to support their opinion.
In Reading, we re-read the play "The Hidden One" and discussed Sister's point of view.
We learned some test taking strategies.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
1/7
Announcements
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students made a map of North America.
In Math, we used geoboards to represent parts of a whole.
In Writing, students continued creating their storyboard for the top six reasons the state
they researched is the best.
In Reading, we re-read the play "The Hidden One" and discussed character traits for Little
Scar Face.
Students had Guidance today.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
1/6
Announcements
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students continued making their map of Africa.
In Math, we used pattern blocks to represent parts of a whole.
In Writing, students continued creating their storyboard for the top six reasons the state
they researched is the best.
In Reading, we read the play "The Hidden One" and discussed how the characters’ actions
contributed to the sequence of events.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
1/5
Announcements
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, we had our first day of fractions. We used Cuisenaire rods to represent parts of a
whole.
In Writing, we went to the Media Center to create a storyboard for the top six reasons the
state they researched is the best.
In Reading, we compared the themes of two poems by Shel Silverstein.
In Social Studies, students created a a map of Africa.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
1/4
Announcements
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students solved word problems using bar diagrams.
In Writing, students finished publishing their state books.
In Reading, we determined the theme of a poem by Shel Silverstein.
In Science, students determined ways different products are made from corn.
Homework
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Read for 20 minutes
12/23
Announcements
Have a safe and fun winter break! See you in 2016!
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, we watched a Magic School Bus video to learn about recycling.
In Math, we made 3-D snowflakes.
We had our Mad Science in-school field trip.
We watched Frosty the Snowman.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Read a lot and practice your facts!
12/22
Announcements
We have a Mad Science in-school field trip tomorrow, 12:40-1:40.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
We went to Mathathon.
Students went to Media to finish making their storyboard.
In Writing, students continued publishing their state books.
We had flashlight reading!
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
12/21
Announcements
We are having flashlight reading tomorrow! Please make sure your child brings a
flashlight to read with!
We have a Mad Science in-school field trip on Wednesday, December 23rd, 12:401:40.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students solved multiplication and division word problems.
In Writing, students continued publishing their state books.
In Reading, students determined the theme of poems.
We had an hour of code. Students coded a Minecraft or Angry Birds game.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
Bring a Flashlight
12/18
Announcements
Students brought home graded work yesterday. Please discuss the grades with
your child, sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school.
Below is a list of graded assignments that were sent home today.
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Area with an Unknown Side
Thanksgiving Narrative
Multiplication and Division Word Problems
Pattern in a Multiplication Table
Popcorn Articles Venn Diagram
Germs Article Main Idea
We have a Mad Science in-school field trip on Wednesday, December 23rd, 12:401:40.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students solved multiplication and division word problems.
In Writing, students continued publishing their state books.
In Reading, students answered questions by providing evidence from the text.
We had Buddy Reading with Ms. Noonan's 5th graders.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Get Take Home Folder Signed
12/17
Announcements
Students are bringing home graded work today. Please discuss the grades with
your child, sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school.
Below is a list of graded assignments that were sent home today.
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Area with an Unknown Side
Thanksgiving Narrative
Multiplication and Division Word Problems
Pattern in a Multiplication Table
Popcorn Articles Venn Diagram
Germs Article Main Idea
We have a Mad Science in-school field trip on Wednesday, December 23rd, 12:401:40. The cost is $7. If your child will not be at school, please indicate on the
permission slip.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students determined which countries had the biggest area and which had
the greatest population. We discussed how some countries that were small have a lot of
people living there.
In Math, students found the area of rectilinear figures.
In Writing, students continued publishing their state books.
In Reading, we practiced answering questions by providing evidence from the text.
Students had Guidance today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
Field Trip Permission Slip
Get Take Home Folder Signed
12/16
Announcements
We have a Mad Science in-school field trip on Wednesday, December 23rd, 12:401:40. The cost is $7. If your child will not be at school, please indicate on the
permission slip.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students identified natural and human-made features in different capital
cities around the world.
In Math, students solved multiplication and division word problems.
In Writing, students continued publishing their state books.
In Reading, we identified characteristics of narrative poems.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
Field Trip Permission Slip
12/15
Announcements
We have a Mad Science in-school field trip on Wednesday, December 23rd, 12:401:40. The cost is $7. If your child will not be at school, please indicate on the
permission slip.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students solved the area of torn rectangles. These rectangles had sections missing
and students had to figure out what was missing.
In Writing, students went to the Media Center to make a storyboard about why Carderock is
the best school.
In Reading, we identified metaphors and similes in poems.
In Science, we identified objects in the classroom made from wood, glass, plastic, cement,
metal, and clay. We discussed what was done to these materials to make the objects in our
classroom.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
Field Trip Permission Slip
12/14
Announcements
We have a Mad Science in-school field trip on Wednesday, December 23rd, 12:401:40. The cost is $7. If your child will not be at school, please indicate on the
permission slip.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students solved the area of rectilinear figures.
In Writing, students began publishing their state books.
In Reading, we determined the difference between narrative stories and narrative poems.
In Science, we investigated how the temperature of a cup of hot water would change when
placed outside, in the refrigerator, and in the freezer.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
Field Trip Permission Slip
12/10
Announcements
We have a Mad Science in-school field trip on Wednesday, December 23rd, 12:401:40. The cost is $7. If your child will not be at school, please indicate on the
permission slip.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students created posters about the habitat they read last night for
homework. They shared their posters with the class.
In Math, students solved area problems.
In Writing, students continued working on their state books. We learned where to put
paragraphs.
In Reading, we read compared two texts about germs.
We had our December birthday celebration.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
Field Trip Permission Slip
12/9
Announcements
We have a Mad Science in-school field trip on Wednesday, December 23rd, 12:401:40. The cost is $7. If your child will not be at school, please indicate on the
permission slip.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Math, students found the area of rectilinear figures.
In Social Studies, students looked at some of the wonders of the world and identified
similarities, differences, and natural and human-made features.
In Writing, students continued working on their state books.
In Reading, read a book about germs.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Read Ecosystem packet and complete worksheet
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
Field Trip Permission Slip
12/8
Announcements
We have a Mad Science in-school field trip on Wednesday, December 23rd, 12:401:40. The cost is $7. If your child will not be at school, please indicate on the
permission slip.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to an assembly today.
In Math, students identified patterns with the 7s facts.
In Writing, students learned to check their facts for accuracy.
In Reading, we reread a National Geographic article on germs to determine the main ideas.
In Science, we conducted an experiment to see how different liquids melt at different rates.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
Field Trip Permission Slip
12/7
Announcements
We have a Mad Science in-school field trip on Wednesday, December 23rd, 12:401:40. The cost is $7. If your child will not be at school, please indicate on the
permission slip.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students found the area of rectilinear shapes.
In Writing, students added text features to their state books.
In Reading, we read a National Geographic article on germs. Students identified how a text
feature helped them when they were reading.
In Science, we conducted an experiment to see how different liquids freeze at different
freezing points.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
Field Trip Permission Slip
12/4
Announcements
We have a Mad Science in-school field trip on Wednesday, December 23rd, 12:401:40. The cost is $7. If your child will not be at school, please indicate on the
permission slip.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students used multiplication to find the area of rectangles.
In Writing, students read their state books pretending they were reading it for the first time
to make sure everything was clear.
In Reading, we compared two articles about popcorn.
In Math, we divided rectangles into two rectangles to find the area easier.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Practice Facts
12/3
Announcements
We have a Mad Science in-school field trip on Wednesday, December 23rd. The
cost is $7. If your child will not be at school, please indicate on the permission
slip.
Students are bringing home graded work yesterday. Please discuss the grades
with your child, sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to
school. Below is a list of graded assignments that were sent home.
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Observable Properties
Favorite Season Opinion Writing
Immigrant Journal Entry
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, we conducted a mixture experiment to see if we can separate salt, sand, and
rocks.
In Math, students identified patterns in the multiplication table for the 6s facts.
In Writing, students used their writing checklist to come up with a plan for how they can
make their state book better.
In Reading, we identified the cause and effects in an article about popcorn.
Students had Guidance today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math Worksheet and Practice Facts
Get Take Home Folder Signed if you forgot
12/2
Announcements
Students are bringing home graded work today. Please discuss the grades with
your child, sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school.
Below is a list of graded assignments that were sent home.
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Observable Properties
Favorite Season Opinion Writing
Immigrant Journal Entry
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, students created posters in groups showing how technology has changed with
the topic they read about last night for homework.
In Math, students identified patterns in the multiplication table for the 3s facts.
In Writing, students worked on adding or improving their introductions in their state book.
In Reading, we identified the main idea of the book Desert Elephants.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math Worksheet
Get Take Home Folder Signed
12/1
Announcements
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students solved multiplication and division word problems.
We went to the Media Center to learn how to use the library database of books.
In Writing, students continued working on their state books. Students began revising by
rewriting sections of their books.
In Science, we conducted two experiments to see how the properties of a pencil and chalk
change.
Homework
Read article and complete Venn diagram
Math Worksheet
11/25
Announcements
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I am truly thankful for having such wonderful
students and supportive parents!
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students made immigrant dolls out of clothespins. Students had to choose a
country they wanted their immigrant to be from. They had to dress their
clothespin how someone from that country would dress. They turned out great and
I know they are excited to bring them home today to share with you.
We watched Molly's Pilgrim the movie.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
11/24
Announcements
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students identified strategies to use to help them with the 9s facts.
In Writing, students finished writing their opinion piece about what their favorite season is.
In Reading, we determined the importance of Thanksgiving.
In Social Studies, students continued working on an interactive map activity on the
ChromeBook.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
11/23
Announcements
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students identified patterns with the 9s facts.
In Writing, students wrote an opinion piece about what their favorite season is.
In Reading, we read the story Molly's Pilgrim.
In Social Studies, students completed an interactive map activity on the ChromeBook.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
11/20
Announcements
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students solved multiplication and division word problems.
In Writing, students learned how to research more to add expert words to their writing.
In Reading, students continued writing their journal entry on their immigrant.
We had buddy reading with Ms. Noonan's 5th graders.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
11/18
Announcements
Tomorrow is the last day for Can Castles! Please bring in your canned goods to
support Martha's Table.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, student identified how properties of objects change when they are heated or
cooled.
In Math, students identified strategies to use with the 8s facts.
In Writing, students learned how informational writing is not just facts, facts, facts.
In Reading, students began writing their journal entry on their immigrant.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math Worksheet
11/17
Announcements
Can Castles are this week! Please bring in your canned goods to support Martha's
Table.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Mrs. Ropelewski read students a book about the states.
In Math, students determined the relationship between multiplication and division
equations.
In Writing, students learned how to make their informational writing link together like paper
chains.
In Reading, students learned what it was like to immigrate to America through Ellis Island.
In Science, students took an assessment on observable properties.
We had our November birthday celebration!
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math Worksheet
11/16
Announcements
Can Castles are this week! Please bring in your canned goods to support Martha's
Table.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students identified patterns in a multiplication table for the 8s facts.
In Writing, students learned how informational writers elaborate.
In Reading, students learned what it was like to immigrate to America through Ellis Island.
We had a class meeting.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Immigration Worksheet
Math Worksheet
11/13
Announcements
Students brought home their report cards yesterday.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
Today the Rotary Club came and gave out dictionaries to the students. Ask your child
tonight what the longest word in the dictionary is.
In Math, students saw how multiplication and division are related when solving word
problems.
In Reading, students determined the importance of restoring the Everglades.
Students created posters about their favorite books for their reading reward.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Immigration Worksheet
11/12
Students are bringing home their report cards today!
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies
Subtraction Strategies
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Class Updates
Mrs. Ropelewski shared the Black Eyed Susan books with the students.
In Math, students saw how multiplication and division are related when solving word
problems.
In Writing, students continued writing their chapters for their state book.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
11/11
Announcements
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies Subtraction Strategies Multiplication Strategies Division
Strategies
Class Updates
We had an assembly about Native Americans.
In Math, students saw how multiplication and division are related.
In Writing, students started writing their chapters for their state book.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
11/10
Announcements
Yesterday we cleaned out our binders. Students are bringing home all the papers
in a manila folder. Please sign the folder and leave the papers at home.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students saw how multiplication and division are related.
In Writing, students continued planning their chapters for their state book.
In Reading, students determined the importance of an article on Africa.
In Science, students determined the observable properties of objects, and did actions to the
objects that changed the observable properties.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
11/9
Announcements
Today we cleaned out our binders. Students are bringing home all the papers in a
manila folder. Please sign the folder and leave the papers at home.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students found patterns in a multiplication table for the 4s facts.
In Writing, students determined the structure of writing they are going to use for each
chapter.
In Reading, students determined the importance of items for a camping trip. Determining
importance is a reading strategy we will be using this week in reading groups.
In Science, students determined the observable properties of objects, actions they could do
to the objects to change the observable properties, and reasons for why they would want to
change the observable properties.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
Get Q1 Folder Signed and Leave Papers at Home
11/6
Announcements
Hunger Helpers starts tomorrow!
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students solved multiplication and division word problems.
In Writing, students created a table of contents for their state book.
In Reading, students compared two National Geographic articles using a Venn diagram.
Third grade was divided into different groups and went to different teachers to practice
math concepts.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
11/5
Announcements
Hunger Helpers starts tomorrow!
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, students tested their cars to see if rubber or plastic wheels makes their car go
farther.
In Math, students solved multiplication and division word problems.
In Writing, students taught each other about their state to rehearse for their informational
book.
In Reading, students compared two inventions from a National Geographic article.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
11/4
Announcements
Hunger Helpers starts Friday!
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, students built cars. Tomorrow we will test our cars.
In Math, students solved multiplication and division word problems.
In Writing, students took a pre-assessment on informative writing.
In Reading, we read a National Geographic article and found the meaning of unknown
words.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
Reading for Mrs. Wilson's Students: Finish thermometer
11/3
Announcements
Hunger Helpers starts Friday!
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students identified patterns in a multiplication table for the 0s and 1s facts.
In Writing, we continued researching our state.
In Reading, we read a National Geographic article and identified how the text features
helped us when we were reading.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
Writing for Mrs. Wilson's Students: Choose a topic that you know a lot about
10/30
Announcements
Have a wonderful 3 day weekend!
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students identified patterns in a multiplication table for the 5s and 10s facts.
We had our Writing Celebration! Thank you to all of the parents that came!
We had our Halloween parade and party.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
10/29
Announcements
Students brought home the last of the graded work for the quarter yesterday.
Please discuss the grades with your child, sign the communication log, and send
the graded work back to school. Below is a list of graded assignments that were
sent home today.
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Narrative
2-Step Word Problem
Multiplication
Area
Oyster Journal Entry
Baltimore Museum of Industry Opinion Writing
3rd Grade's Narrative Writing Celebration is Friday, October 30th 1:00-1:45 in
your child's writing teacher's classroom.
Halloween Parade Friday, October 30 at 2:15 (Halloween Party will Immediately
Follow)
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students created posters about a business they would create for our
community that does not already exist. They had to identify goods and services at their
business and explain why this business is needed.
In Math, students solved division and multiplication word problems.
In Writing, we practiced for our writing celebration.
In Science, students modified their puff mobiles and tested them again. We discussed what
aspects of the winning puff mobiles made it go the farthest.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
Get Take Home Folder Signed if you forgot
Bring your costume in a bag
10/28
Announcements
Students are bringing home the last of the graded work for the quarter. Please
discuss the grades with your child, sign the communication log, and send the
graded work back to school. Below is a list of graded assignments that were sent
home today.
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Narrative
2-Step Word Problem
Multiplication
Area
Oyster Journal Entry
Baltimore Museum of Industry Opinion Writing
3rd Grade's Narrative Writing Celebration is Friday, October 30th 1:00-1:45 in
your child's writing teacher's classroom.
Halloween Parade Friday, October 30 at 2:15 (Halloween Party will Immediately
Follow)
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, students continued modifying and testing their puff mobiles.
In Math, we described patterns in a multiplication table for the 2s and 10s facts.
In Writing, students continued researching their state.
In Reading, students used text features to identify information in a National Geographic
article.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
Get Take Home Folder Signed
10/27
Announcements
3rd Grade's Narrative Writing Celebration is Friday, October 30th 1:00-1:45 in
your child's writing teacher's classroom.
Halloween Parade Friday, October 30 at 2:15 (Halloween Party will Immediately
Follow)
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, we represented equal shares with division.
In Writing, students continued researching their state.
In Reading, students used text clues and picture clues to find the meaning of unknown
words in a National Geographic article.
We had buddy reading with Mrs. Batky's kindergarteners.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
10/26
Announcements
3rd Grade's Narrative Writing Celebration is Friday, October 30th 1:00-1:45 in
your child's writing teacher's classroom.
Halloween Parade Friday, October 30 at 2:15 (Halloween Party will Immediately
Follow)
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, we represented equal shares with division.
In Writing, students continued researching their state.
In Reading, students completed any unfinished work.
In Social Studies, students identified goods and services in My Big Green Pocketbook.
Students sorted services provided by the government and services provided by businesses.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet and Practice Facts
10/22
Announcements
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students wrote an opinion writing piece on whether they think 3rd graders
should go to the Baltimore Museum of Industry again next year. They had to give reasons
and examples from the field trip to support their opinion.
In Math, students took a quiz on two-step word problems.
We went to an assembly on human beat boxing.
In Writing, students wrote a journal entry pretending they were a worker in the oyster
cannery from our field trip. They included what they learned from narrative writing in their
journal entry.
In Reading, we finished reading Pompeii The Lost City. Students identified differences
between what it would have been like to live in Pompeii versus what our life is like today.
Students had Guidance today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
10/21
Announcements
Students brought home graded work yesterday. Please discuss the grades with
your child, sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school
on Thursday. Below is a list of graded assignments that were sent home.
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Dictionary Experiment
Main Idea
Making Inferences
Subtraction
Missing Number
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
Today we went to the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Students were workers in an oyster
cannery. They are bringing home a can of their oysters they made today. Students also
created a roller coaster. They had three balls which were their "passengers". The first
challenge involved having to make a six inch gap between the track and the can. Each ball
had to land in the can. The second challenge involved having to create a loop in their roller
coaster. We had a ton of fun today!
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Take Home Folder due THURSDAY
10/20
Announcements
Students are bringing home graded work today. Please discuss the grades with
your child, sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school
on Thursday. Below is a list of graded assignments that were sent home.
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Dictionary Experiment
Main Idea
Making Inferences
Subtraction
Missing Number
We are going to the Baltimore Museum of Industry tomorrow. Please make sure
your child arrives to school on time. They only need to bring a bag lunch with no
glass. They should come straight to the classroom and should not go to their
locker. Please make sure they dress for the weather.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students used arrays to create and solve multiplication equations.
In Writing, students continued researching their state.
In Reading, we began reading Pompeii The Lost City to determine what Pompeii was like.
In Science, students continued building and testing their puff mobiles.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Take Home Folder due THURSDAY
Bring a Bag Lunch
10/19
Announcements
We are going to the Baltimore Museum of Industry on Wednesday, October 21st.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students used multiplication to find the area of rectangles. They learned that the
order of the numbers in a multiplication equation does not matter. For example: 6 x 3 is the
same as 3 x 6
In Writing, students continued publishing their writing.
In Reading, we made inferences to learn about what Pompeii was like.
In Science, students began designing their puff mobiles. We will test to see how far our
puff mobile goes with one breath tomorrow.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
10/15
Announcements
We are going to the Baltimore Museum of Industry on Wednesday, October 21st.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, we compared the government officials that apply laws in Montgomery
County, the U.S. and the Roman Republic.
In Math, students used repeated addition and multiplication to find the area of rectangles.
In Writing, students published their writing.
We had our October birthday celebration.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
10/14
Announcements
There is no graded work for this week.
We are going to the Baltimore Museum of Industry on Wednesday, October 21st.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, we compared the government officials that enforce laws in Montgomery
County and the Roman Republic.
In Math, students used repeated addition to find the area of rectangles. They created an
area robot.
In Writing, students edited their writing.
In Reading, students reread a National Geographic article on inventions called "Eureka" in
groups. They identified the main idea and provided key details.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Math: Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
10/13
Announcements
We are going to the Baltimore Museum of Industry on Wednesday, October 21st.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students learned that area is the amount of surface covered by a shape.
In Writing, students researched their states in the Media Center.
In Reading, students reread a National Geographic article on inventions called "Eureka" in
groups. They wrote about five inventions from the article including what needs these
inventions filled.
We attended the SGA Election Assembly.
Homework
Math: Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
Blue Group: Read Chapter 1 & 2
10/12
Announcements
It was so nice seeing so many parents today! Thank you to all who were able to
make it! A special thank you to our volunteers who helped with the math game
stations!
Picture Day is Tuesday, October 13th.
We are going to the Baltimore Museum of Industry on Wednesday, October 21st.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students solved two-step word problems. They also went to different game station
to practice rounding, addition, and subtraction.
In Writing, students learned ways to add a good ending to their story.
In Reading, we read a National Geographic article on inventions called "Eureka". Students
asked and answered questions as they read the article.
In Science, we conducted an experiment to see how changing the type of ball affects the
speed of the ball.
Homework
Math: Worksheet
Read for 20 minutes
Field Trip Permission Slip
10/9
Announcements
The Open House is Monday, 9:30-11:30. I hope to see many of you! You will get to
go to P.E. and Math with your child.
Picture Day is Tuesday, October 13th.
We are going to the Baltimore Museum of Industry on Wednesday, October 21st.
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students continued using strategies to solve subtraction and addition problems
with missing numbers.
In Writing, students learned how to evaluate their writing by pretending they are reading it
for the first time. They have to ask themselves if it is clear and if they need to add or take
away anything to make it clearer.
In Reading, we reread a National Geographic article called "Reaching for the Sky". Students
identified cause and effect.
In Science, we conducted an experiment to see how changing the steepness of the ramp
affects the speed of the ball.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Field Trip Permission Slip
10/8
Announcements
Picture Day is Tuesday, October 13th.
There is no graded work for this week. Only students in Mrs. Franze's class have
graded work.
Students brought home their permission slip for our field trip to the Baltimore
Museum of Industry on Wednesday, October 21st. The cost of the field trip is $30.
If you are interested in chaperoning, please indicate on the bottom of the
permission slip. I will draw names out of a hat at the end of next week, so please
turn in the permission slip ASAP!
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
In Science, we learned about independent and dependent variables. Students made a list of
independent variables we could use with our ramps. Students designed an experiment to
see how the steepness of a ramp affects the speed of a ball.
In Math, students continued using strategies to solve subtraction and addition problems
with missing numbers.
In Writing, students learned about the correct punctuation to use with dialogue.
In Reading, we reread a National Geographic article called "Reaching for the Sky". Students
identified the main idea of the article.
Students had Guidance today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
Field Trip Permission Slip
10/7
Announcements
There is no graded work for this week. Only students in Mrs. Franze's class have
graded work.
Students brought home their permission slip for our field trip to the Baltimore
Museum of Industry on Wednesday, October 21st. The cost of the field trip is $30.
If you are interested in chaperoning, please indicate on the bottom of the
permission slip. I will draw names out of a hat at the end of next week, so please
turn in the permission slip ASAP!
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
In Social Studies, we read Of Thee I Sing by Barrack Obama. Students identified one person
from the book explained how they contributed to the common good.
In Math, students continued using strategies to solve subtraction and addition problems
with missing numbers.
In Writing, students evaluated their writing to make sure they had a balance of thoughts,
actions, and setting details.
In Reading, we read a National Geographic article called "Reaching for the Sky". Students
used the text features to define and explain the forces of gravity, thrust, lift, and drag.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
Field Trip Permission Slip
10/6
Announcements
Students brought home their permission slip for our field trip to the Baltimore
Museum of Industry on Wednesday, October 21st. The cost of the field trip is $30.
If you are interested in chaperoning, please indicate on the bottom of the
permission slip. I will draw names out of a hat at the end of next week, so please
turn in the permission slip ASAP!
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Class Updates
Students went to the Computer Lab today.
In Math, students continued using strategies to solve subtraction problems.
In Writing, students went to the Media Center today to begin researching their state for our
upcoming writing assignment.
In Reading, students took an assessment on making inferences.
In Social Studies, students taught other students about their person that contributed to the
common good.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
Field Trip Permission Slip
10/5
Announcements
Students brought home their permission slip for our field trip to the Baltimore
Museum of Industry on Wednesday, October 21st. The cost of the field trip is $30.
If you are interested in chaperoning, please indicate on the bottom of the
permission slip. I will draw names out of a hat at the end of next week, so please
turn in the permission slip ASAP!
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Please make sure your child returned the pink Emergency Form. It was due last
Friday.
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students used strategies for when they are subtracting across zero. For example:
600-233 Students could subtract 1 from 600 and then subtract without decomposing. They
would have to add 1 back at the end. 599-233=366, 366+1=367
In Writing, students learned to imagine themselves back in their small moment to help them
write with lots of details.
In Reading, students took MAP-R. This is a reading assessment.
In Social Studies, students began learning about a person that contributed to the common
good. Students will teach other students about their person tomorrow.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
Field Trip Permission Slip
10/2
Announcements
Students are bringing home their permission slip for our field trip to the Baltimore
Museum of Industry on Wednesday, October 21st. The cost of the field trip is $30.
If you are interested in chaperoning, please indicate on the bottom of the
permission slip. I will draw names out of a hat at the end of next week, so please
turn in the permission slip ASAP!
Students brought home graded work yesterday. Please discuss the grades with
your child, sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school
in the folder. Below are a list of graded assignments that were sent home.
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Rounding Assessment
Composing a Ten and/or Hundred Assessment
Kids Can Change the World
For those of you new to MCPS, here is information regarding the grading
scale. Grading Information
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Please make sure your child returned the pink Emergency Form. It was due last
Friday.
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students used subtraction and addition to solve two-step word problems.
In Reading, students took an assessment on using evidence from a text to support their
answer.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Field Trip Permission Slip
10/1
Announcements
Students are bringing home graded work today. Please discuss the grades with
your child, sign the communication log, and send the graded work back to school
in the folder. Below are a list of graded assignments that were sent home today.
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Rounding Assessment
Composing a Ten and/or Hundred Assessment
Kids Can Change the World
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Please make sure your child returned the pink Emergency Form. It was due last
Friday.
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students learned that the government makes the laws. They learned
about how the governments decides if a new law needs to be made.
In Math, students continued subtracting three-digit numbers.
In Writing, students continued being the captain of their writing. They are taking their small
moment story through the writing process.
In Reading, we identified the similarities and differences in two pieces of text about
owls, Owl Moon and "Who's Whoooo?".
In Science, we learned about gravity. We tested to see if a pen and a dictionary would hit
the ground at the same time when dropped. Students also got to use a gravity simulator on
their ChromeBooks.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
Get Communication Log Signed
9/30
Announcements
Graded work will be sent home tomorrow (Thursday)!
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Please make sure your child returned the pink Emergency Form. It was due last
Friday.
Students started the 40 book challenge! Please see the email with important
information about the challenge and Learn2Earn.
Letter from Ms. Johnson regarding recorders Info for Recorders
Class Updates
In Social Studies, students learned about the voting process in a democracy.
In Math, students took the MAP-M assessment.
In Writing, students became the captain of their writing. Some students decided to take a
new story through the writing process, and other students are still taking their current story
through the writing process.
In Reading, we continued reading a National Geographic article on owls. Students identified
the main idea of each section.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
9/29
Announcements
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Please make sure your child returned the pink Emergency Form. It was due last
Friday.
Students started the 40 book challenge! Please see the email with important
information about the challenge and Learn2Earn.
Letter from Ms. Johnson regarding recorders Info for Recorders
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab.
In Math, students continued subtracting 3-digit numbers.
In Writing, students added paragraphs to their stories.
In Reading, we began reading a National Geographic article on owls. Students identified the
main idea of each section.
In Social Studies, students watched a video to identify the definition of common good. We
learned about the different departments in the county government. We discussed how these
departments have a positive impact on our community.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
9/28
Announcements
Addition Strategies and Subtraction Strategies
Please make sure your child returned the pink Emergency Form. It was due last
Friday.
Students started the 40 book challenge! Please see the email with important
information about the challenge and Learn2Earn.
Letter from Ms. Johnson regarding recorders Info for Recorders
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students began subtracting 3-digit numbers using place value blocks.
In Writing, students found the "heart" of their story which is the most important part. They
expanded their hearts by adding more details.
In Reading, we read Owl Moon. Students asked and answered questions during the reading.
In Science, students finished up their experiment to see how textured ramps affect the
speed of a ball.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
9/25
Announcements
Please make sure your child returned the pink Emergency Form. It was due today,
Friday, September 24th.
Students started the 40 book challenge! Please see the email with important
information about the challenge and Learn2Earn.
Letter from Ms. Johnson regarding recorders Info for Recorders
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students added three addends together. They found ways to make the numbers
more "friendly" so they would be easier to add. For example, with 241 + 59 + 354, students
could add 9 to 241 to get 250, which is a "friendly" number. Then, students would add 250
+ 50 = 300, and then 300 + 354 to get the answer of 654.
In Writing, students began revising their small moment stories.
In Reading, students had a discussion about whether they thought Ooka was fair or not fair.
We had Buddy Reading with Mrs. Batky's kindergarteners!
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
9/24
Announcements
Thank you to my eight volunteers that helped during our science experiment
today! You were a huge help and the students loved having you!
Please make sure your child returned the pink Emergency Form. It is due
tomorrow, Friday, September 24th.
Students started the 40 book challenge! Please see the email with important
information about the challenge and Learn2Earn.
Letter from Ms. Johnson regarding recorders Info for Recorders
Class Updates
In Science, students conducted an experiment to see how the texture of a ramp affects the
speed of a ball.
In Math, students continued solving 3-digit addition problems using the number line
strategy.
In Writing, students wrote their small moment fast and furious.
In Reading, students did a close reading of a paragraph from "Ooka and the Honest Thief".
Students had Guidance today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
9/22
Announcements
Eight volunteers are needed on Thursday, September 24th, 9:30-10:15 for a
science experiment. Students will be testing different textured ramps to see how
the speed of their ball is affected. Volunteers will need to help groups make sure
students are measuring and timing accurately. If you are available and are
interested in helping, please sign-up using the following
link, http://vols.pt/x5MJHA.
Students started the 40 book challenge! Please see the email with important
information about the challenge and Learn2Earn.
Letter from Ms. Johnson regarding recorders Info for Recorders
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students solved 3-digit addition problems using the number line strategy.
In Writing, students rehearsed their story to get ready to write it on Thursday.
In Reading, students reread the Japanese Folktale "Ooka and the Honest Thief". Students
used sticky notes to mark parts that were fair and unfair.
In Science, we went outside to test different surfaces to see how they affect the ball.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
9/21
Announcements
Students started the 40 book challenge! Please see the email with important
information about the challenge and Learn2Earn.
Letter from Ms. Johnson regarding recorders Info for Recorders
Class Updates
Students went to P.E. today.
In Math, students sorted addition problems based on whether they compose a ten, a
hundred, a ten and hundred, or does not compose anything.
In Writing, students evaluated their writing to write new writing goals for themselves. They
chose the story from their Writer's Notebook they will take through the writing process.
In Reading, we read the Japanese Folktale "Ooka and the Honest Thief". Students discussed
places that surprised or confused them while they were reading.
We were introduced to our 40 book challenge and Learn2Earn!
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
Show your parents 40 book challenge log and Learn2Earn log-in information
9/18
Announcements
Letter from Ms. Johnson regarding recorders Info for Recorders
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students learned two strategies for adding three-digit number.
In Writing, students wrote an opinion piece on kids changing the world.
Mr. Palmisano came to read us a story.
We had a class meeting to reflect on our week.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
9/17
Announcements
Letter from Ms. Johnson regarding recorders Info for Recorders
Class Updates
In Science, students created a contraption that made a ball change its motion.
In Math, students rounded 3-digit numbers to the nearest tens.
In Writing, students brainstormed ideas for narrative writing. They continued writing about
small moments that happened to them using a storyteller’s voice.
In Reading, students identified the narrator's point of view in Boxes for Katje.
Students used their ChromeBooks to do the Tinker Ball
Activity. http://invention.si.edu/tinker-ball
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
9/16
Announcements
Letter from Ms. Johnson regarding recorders Info for Recorders
Class Updates
In Science, students identified the position of objects and how their positions changed.
In Math, students rounded 3-digit numbers to the nearest tens.
In Writing, students learned the difference between a storyteller's voice and a reporter's
voice. Students wrote narratives using their storyteller voice.
In Reading, students identified the sequence of events in Boxes for Katje. Students
discussed how the characters' actions contributed to the sequence of events.
Students went to Music today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
9/15
Announcements
Letter from Ms. Johnson regarding recorders Info for Recorders
Class Updates
Students went to Computer Lab today.
In Math, students rounded numbers to the nearest tens.
In Writing, students learned the difference between a storyteller's voice and a reporter's
voice. Students wrote narratives using their storyteller voice.
In Reading, students asked and answered questions while reading Boxes for Katje.
In Social Studies, students presented skits about concern, compassion, and respect.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
9/11
Announcements
Letter from Ms. Johnson regarding recorders Info for Recorders
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students practiced rounding and addition facts with different math stations.
In Writing, students learned a strategy to use when they do not know what to write about.
Students can think of a place, sketch a quick map, list small moments, and choose one
small moment to write about.
In Reading, students identified what Crow Boy's point of view was.
We had a class meeting reflecting on our week.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Enjoy another 3 day weekend! :-)
9/10
Announcements
Your child came home with three important documents last week. Please review
these and return them back to school if necessary.

Household Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Form (Youngest In
Family)

Student Emergency Information Form due September 9th

Parent Questionnaire
Letter from Ms. Johnson regarding recorders Info for Recorders
Class Updates
Students learned about collaboration. They participated in two group activities. We
discussed the strategies they used to work well with their group.
In Math, students rounded numbers to the nearest hundred using a number line.
In Writing, students learned a strategy to use when they do not know what to write about.
Students can think of a person that means a lot to them, make a list of small moments with
this person, and choose one to write about. I was so impressed with how students wrote
fast and furious today. They wrote so much!
In Reading, students asked and answered questions while reading Crow Boy.
Students had Guidance today.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Practice addition and subtraction facts
9/9
Announcements
Your child came home with three important documents last week. Please review
these and return them back to school if necessary.

Household Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Form (Youngest In
Family)

Student Emergency Information Form due September 9th

Parent Questionnaire
Letter from Ms. Johnson regarding recorders Info for Recorders
Class Updates
Students finished their reading and learning style surveys.
In Math, students rounded numbers to the nearest hundred using a number line.
In Writing, students identified what students should and should not do in their writer's
notebooks. We identified goals to work on in writing for this year.
In Reading, students made inferences to create a story for a wordless picture book.
Students began sharing their stories.
Students went to Music.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Math: Worksheet
9/8
Announcements
Your child came home with three important documents last week. Please review
these and return them back to school if necessary.

Household Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Form (Youngest In
Family)

Student Emergency Information Form due September 9th

Parent Questionnaire
Back to School Night is tonight 7-9 pm
Class Updates
Students went to Media to learn about research strategies.
In Math, students rounded numbers to the nearest hundred using a 1-1000 chart.
Students continued working on their Me Cube and ABC's of Me book.
In Reading, students made inferences to create a story for a wordless picture book.
We wrote letters to our parents for Back to School Night!
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
9/4
Announcements
Your child came home with three important documents on Monday. Please review
these and return them back to school if necessary.

Household Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Form (Youngest In
Family)

Student Emergency Information Form due September 9th

Parent Questionnaire
Back to School Night is Tuesday, September 8th 7-9 pm
Class Updates
Students went to Art today.
In Math, students determined that it does not matter what order you add up numbers in an
addition problem. For example, 5+6 and 6+5 both equal 11.
Students created a heart map of things that matter to them. This will be inspiration for
writing in the future. They also decorated their writer's notebooks.
Students presented their Me Stew. They all did a fabulous job! I learned so much about
what represents them!
We had a class meeting to reflect on our first week.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Have a wonderful weekend! :-)
9/3
Announcements
Your child came home with three important documents on Monday. Please review
these and return them back to school if necessary.

Household Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Form (Youngest In
Family)

Student Emergency Information Form due September 9th

Parent Questionnaire
Back to School Night is Tuesday, September 8th 7-9 pm
Class Updates
We completed the Marshmallow Challenge. Students had to make the tallest freestanding
structure with spaghetti and a marshmallow on top.
In Math, students found patterns in an addition table. We learned about odd and even
numbers. Students discovered through a broken calculator game that even+even=even,
odd+odd=even, and odd+even=odd.
Students took a narrative writing pre-assessment.
Some students presented their Me Stew. They all did a fabulous job! I learned so much
about what represents them!
In Reading, we used inferencing to read the wordless picture book Free Fall.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Me Stew due Tomorrow for Quinn, Christian, Frederick, Fiona, Phoebe, Skylar, Viv,
Tim, Theresa, Ravi, Grace, Patricia, Iola, Calix, and Matthew
Math: Worksheet
Bring in stickers or cut-outs to decorate Writer's Notebooks
9/2
Announcements
Your child came home with three important documents on Monday. Please review
these and return them back to school if necessary.

Household Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Form (Youngest In
Family)

Student Emergency Information Form due September 9th

Parent Questionnaire
Back to School Night is Tuesday, September 8th 7-9 pm
Class Updates
We practiced using our ChromeBooks.
In Math, students told me about themselves using numbers. You will see what they said at
Back to School Night! :-)
We read A Bad Case of the Stripes. We discussed why it is perfectly fine to be different and
why we should not worry about what other people think of us.
Students continued making their Me Cube. Some students began their ABC's of Me book.
Students went to Music.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Me Stew due Tomorrow for Corinne, Gabi, Mitchell, Coco, Casey, Max, Reid,
Gabriel, Jocelyn, Tristan, Liam, Federico, Juliet, and Joseph
Me Stew due Friday for Quinn, Christian, Frederick, Fiona, Phoebe, Skylar, Viv,
Tim, Theresa, Ravi, Grace, Patricia, Iola, Calix, and Matthew
Give the Parent Questionnaire to your parents
Bring in stickers or cut-outs to decorate Writer's Notebooks
Finish your Me by the Number if you did not finish
9/1
Announcements
Your child came home with three important documents yesterday. Please review
these and return them back to school if necessary.

Household Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Form (Youngest In
Family)

Student Emergency Information Form due September 9th

Parent Questionnaire
Back to School Night is Tuesday, September 8th 7-9 pm
Class Updates
Students went to Media Center.
In Math, students took a pre-assessment.
We read Miss Nelson is Missing. We made our class rules.
We organized all of our materials.
Students continued making their Me Cube. Some students began their ABC's of Me book.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Me Stew due Thursday for Corinne, Gabi, Mitchell, Coco, Casey, Max, Reid, Gabriel,
Jocelyn, Tristan, Liam, Federico, Juliet, and Joseph
Me Stew due Friday for Quinn, Christian, Frederick, Fiona, Phoebe, Skylar, Viv,
Tim, Theresa, Ravi, Grace, Patricia, Iola, Calix, and Matthew
Give the Parent Questionnaire to your parents
8/31
Announcements
We had a wonderful first day of school! I am very much looking forward to our
second day of school!
Your child will be coming home with three important documents. Please review
these and return them back to school if necessary.

Household Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Form (Youngest In
Family)

Student Emergency Information Form due September 9th

Parent Questionnaire
Back to School Night is Tuesday, September 8th 7-9 pm
Class Updates
Today was a very productive and fun first day of school. We went over many routines and
procedures. We did many housekeeping duties such as assigning lockers and organizing our
materials. We read a book called First Day Jitters about how even teachers can be nervous
about the first day of school. We ended the day playing "Classmate BINGO" with all the
third grade classes. Students had an opportunity to find out interesting facts about their
classmates in order to fill up their entire BINGO board.
Homework
Read for 20 minutes
Me Stew due Thursday for Corinne, Gabi, Mitchell, Coco, Casey, Max, Reid, Gabriel,
Jocelyn, Tristan, Liam, Federico, Juliet, and Joseph
Me Stew due Friday for Quinn, Christian, Frederick, Fiona, Phoebe, Skylar, Viv,
Tim, Theresa, Ravi, Grace, Patricia, Iola, Calix, and Matthew
Give the Parent Questionnaire to your parents
8/28
Announcements
Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful summer. I am very excited for this school year. I
know we are going to have a great year!
Class Updates
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Homework
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