Monday, October 31

Today, we had a spooktacular day of learning and fun.  In the morning we had reading, writing and math and in the afternoon we participated in  The Amazing Race. We went through a maze, solved riddles, walked blindfolded through "landmines" and much more.  It was a lot of fun!

Please have a SAFE and happy Halloween!

Reminders:

- math test tomorrow

 

Friday, October 28

"Parm-time!" (secret word for ____) 

We never got a chance to finish reading the Edgar Allan Poe poem, The Raven, so here is a video for you to watch instead. 

Reminders:

- Halloweem on Monday, feel free to bring a costume

- band instrument

- math page 23-24 in workbook

- Amazing Race on Monday

- social Studies project due on November 4

- read 30 minutes

Thursday, October 27

Today, in math we learned how to solve algebraic equations using algebra tiles. Everyone in my math group should have uploaded a video of themselves solving an algebraic equation onto their FreshGrade portfolio.

In Daily Five, the word work group should be studying the words that they've been having difficulty with. 

Tomorrow, Woodward Hiill Elementary will be celebrating Diwali.  Everyone is encouraged to wear their cultural clothing.

Reminders:

- gym tomorrow

- Ms. Grewal's math group: page 23-24 math workbook

- read 30 min

- bring "secret Parm-time stuff" (shhh....! 😂)

Wednesday, October 26

Some of Our Self Portraits

Today, we started day 1 of our Daily 5 rotation.  Each student is reading a novel in a group.  Here is the list of novels and groups.

Freedom Train	Shabash	Lost Riders	Breadwinner	Iqbal
Vizon Gurleen Taj Claudea Friyana	Ann-Joelle Sahil Gurjaap Mackenzie Jaspaul Parm	Mohammad Jaspreet Anmol Hillary Jovan Halina	Jayden Jasmine Joel Nikolei Dylan Karan	Ana Perneet Suhail Chhavi Priya Wasif

Tomorrow, we will continue the same Daily 5 rotation, as we ran out of time due to our guest speaker.

We were lucky enough to learn about some drama and storytelling techniques from Gordon Long, an experienced teacher and storyteller.  

In buddies, we worked on rangoli art in celebration of Diwali. 

Reminders: 

- band instrument for tomorrow

- bring Social Studies materials

- read for 30 min.

Tuesday, October 25

Today, we had a busy day with another Mystery Skype with a school in Alexandria, Virginia.

  We also learned about musical instruments made from recycled materials during a performance by the performing arts group SAM2. 

We had a lot of fun sharing stories during our oral storytelling time. Tomorrow, we will be having a professional storyteller come and teach us techniques for storytelling.

Reminders:

- bring supplies for Social Studies project

- finish Word Work

- read 30 minutes

Monday, October 24

Today, we discussed our Daily 5 Language Arts program.  Everyone was given a handout detailing the five activities outlines in the program.  We spent some time talking about Word Work and the novels that we will be reading.  Please go over that handout so that you are familiar with all of the parts of the program.  (It will become clearer as we go through the week, as well.)

This afternoon, we had the first of six blocks which will be devoted to working on our Early Humans projects.  Remember, the criteria is to use your time well during this time and to create an authentic project that shows your learning (cite your sources, please).

Our class will be participating in an oral storytelling workshop.  Our first class will be this Wednesday.  As a beginning exercise, students need to come to school with a personal anecdote from their life to share orally.

Reminders:
- gym strip for tomorrow
- work for 30 minutes on your Social Studies project
- enjoy your 30 minutes of choice reading

Thursday, October 20

Yay! Our grad hoodies arrived!

Reminders:
- Friday is a Pro-D
- good copy of your paragraph should be on your blog by Monday
- math page 36 #1, 2, 8
- bring any extra shoe boxes you might have
- band on Monday

Wednesday, October 18

Reminders:

- finish transition words #3 and #4

- finish Math page 44 # 1 #8 and page 17-19 in the workbook

- choose a topic to research for Early Humans Unit

Monday, October 17th

Today, we started working in math groups.  We reviewed divisibility rules and patterning.

Here is a video to help you review divisibility rules (remember that we talked about the rule for 7 and 8 in class):

For homework, students are to complete number 1-3, 5-7 on page 44. Here is the link to the textbook.

Here are screenshots of the questions as well. 

 

In Social Studies, we reviewed how the last ice age affected the migration of early humans. We also set out the criteria for our unit project. 

Reminders:

- practice band instrument

- read and enjoy those 30 minutes of bliss!

Friday, October 14th

Reminders:
- finish rough copy of paragraph (Criteria: strong introduction, main idea, supporting details, transition words, conclusion)
- finish page 14/15 in math workbook
- bring band instrument and practice your instrument at home over the weekend
- enjoy that lovely 30 minutes of reading every day (it's like a vacation in your brain!)

Thursday, October 13

Today, we connected with a class in Indiana for a Mystery Skype session.  We learned about their small town and their school culture. 

Reminders:
- bring donations for Cosy Kids Campaign
- Gym Strip
- finish blogpost about todays Mystery Skype
- band practice log
- Movie Night tomorrow 3-5 pm.

October 12 2016

Please add to our Padlet for Pax Chapter 7

Reminders:

- Band assessment tomorrow

- Blog Comments

- Bring donations for Cozy Kids Campaign

- Movie Night on Friday

October 11 2016

We were learning about the Ice Age and here is our brainstorm.

Reminders:

Buddies tomorrow.

Cozy Kids Campaign.

Movie night (ZooTopia) $5 per Ticket on Friday

Read for 30 minutes

Thursday, October 6th

Reminders for tomorrow:
- early dismissal at 1:33
- bring gym strip
- finish math workbook corrections
- last day for popcorn order
- finish reading response for Pax, chapter 4
- last day for grad hoodie order
- bring donations for Cozy Kids Campaign

Wednesday, October 5th

We have read chapter 3 in Pax.  Please add to the Padlet below.

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Reminders:- read for 30 minutes- math page 23, #1, 2- return hoodie notice- publish your blog if you have not already done so- bring your band instrument - bring donations for Cozy Kids Campaign

Tuesday, October 4th

Today we learned about blogging and the appropriate way to leave comments for other bloggers.  In order to further positive dialogue, the rules are:

- to compliment the author
- to ask questions
- to make connections
- to ask a question
- to proofread your writing
- not to repeat what others have already commented

Here is the video we watched to learn about proper commenting.

Reminders:

Add to this Padlet:

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Bring in math Divisibility Projects tomorrow.
Bring donations for Cozy Kids Campaign.
Publish your introductory blog.
Bring in hoodie orders.
Read for 30 minutes.

Monday, October 3

Today, we started The Global Readaloud book, Pax.  

We made some predictions about the novel on the Padlets of other classes around the world.

We made some predictions about the novel on the Padlets of other classes around the world.  In gym, we learned some quick easy dance moves through a dance instructor provided by the school.  In Social Studies, we also learned more about Early Humans and are working on comparing how hunter gatherers met their basic survival needs. 

Reminders:
- Math project on Divisibility Rules due on Wednesday
- return grad hoodie notice
- read 30 minutes and bring that same book to school for silent reading
- bring gym strip