September 30th

Happy last day of September!  Remember there is no school tomorrow for kids.  Teachers have professional development.

Here's what we did today:
Math-We reviewed Chapter 5.  Test will be Monday.  Any elapsed time questions will be extra credit on the test.  Elapsed time on a calendar WILL be on the test.

Word Study-We prepared our words for the sort on Monday.

Reading-Students met in groups of 3 and discussed inferences they could make about a poem of their choice.  They did a great job tackling some deep poems!

Writing-We heard from Lauren and Grace H. who shared their wonderful stories with the class!  Next week we will begin working on personal narratives.

We also had a reward party for those students who earned it.  We watched A Cricket in Times Square and students played games. 

Homework:
Math-Study for the Chapter 5 test!

Word Study-I gave back grammar quizes today.  I ended up grading it on a curve so there were 11 extra points added to each test.  You'll see the final grade circled.  I am also offering a make up on Monday.  It will be just like the last quiz, but with a different paragraph.  I will take the higher grade from either Monday or this past Tuesday. 

Reading-READ, READ, READ

***A few parents have requested an assignment in Social Studies to help bring up some grades.  I am waiting on copies to come back.  It is a test on the Regions of the US and students can complete the test at home, using the book, to earn some extra credit points. 

Have a great three day weekend!