Wednesday, September 9th

Today was a fantastic day and it flew by!!!!

Our Daily 5 lesson today focused on Read to Self, Read to a Buddy, and Write to Self.  We have been working on building up our stamina and most of the students were able to stay on task.  I have started my guided reading groups so please as your child about their new book.

This morning the students started their dance program in the gym.  They all seemed to enjoy it very much.

We continued on with our Read Aloud of Frindle just before lunch.  Please ask your child how Nick  has been trying to stall his class during Language Arts.

This afternoon we had a fun, but engaging Math class.  I absolutely enjoy hearing my students say "oh I don't want to finish math" or "I actually enjoy math class".  One of the math questions I asked the students to work on involved understanding the difference between a square and a rectangle.  I asked all of my students to come back to class tomorrow with a definition of a square and rectangle.  Remember if you do not come back with the definition I will give you the Ms. Granger eyes :).

During writing we read the story "How to Be" and discussed descriptive writing.  The students were asked to write about themselves, (i.e. physical skills, personality traits, etc.) in a chart.  Please talk to your child about this writing activity; however, each student is an expert on themselves.

I have decided to implement an afternoon snack as our afternoons are longer this year.  Please have you child come with a one-hand snack for the afternoons.  I will go over this with the students tomorrow; however, a one-hand snack consists of a snack that can be eaten with just ONE hand (for example, an apple, cheese sticks, etc.).  This snack should not require a spoon or fork!!!  If you have any questions please let me know.

I will be submitting the Scholastic orders next week.  Please let me know if you would like to place an order.

I'm looking forward to receiving more answers to the math problem on yesterdays blog.  Please make sure your child has answered the math problem.

Thank you,
Mrs. Quilley