Jack L.

       Once upon a time there was a swan. He wanted to know why the clouds weren’t puffy. He thought and thought but he couldn’t think why the clouds weren’t puffy. So he went to see Fish. But Fish said, “Clouds can’t become puffy.”  The swan said, “I don’t think that’s true.”

        Then he felt a sting. It was a bee trying to show him something. So the swan flew as high as he could go. He saw the bee trying to do something. He asked the bee, “What are you doing?” The bee answered, “You will see once I am done.”

         The swan noticed something different about the clouds. He saw something puffy sticking out. He went to get Fish. When the swan showed Fish the clouds, he was amazed. He didn’t realize the bees make the clouds swell up from their stingers.

December 13, 2013

Update from Ms. Luria

Wednesday December 18th - HW due NOTE the different day - students are writing a myth

Wednesday, December 18th - 2 hour late start

Friday December 20th - Last day before break - family sing in the classroom at 2 pm - 

                                        bring a healthy snack if you want to share

Monday, January 6th - First day back after winter break

No spelling test this week, No vocabulary test this week

Dear Families,

Students had a full week. We are into our 3rd IB unit of the year. Students are writing myths to answer questions about the northwest. Some of their questions are the following:

• Why are clouds puffy?
• Why is the ocean salty?
• Why is the sky blue?
• Why does the crow make the sound it makes?

We are reading traditional myths from Northwest cultures and writing our own myths in similar styles. 

HW: This week students are to finish writing the myth they have started in the classroom.

Friday Sing: You, and your family, are invited to our last Friday sing. We will be singing winter songs, rounds and other songs that we have been learning this year in the classroom. Come and sing along with us before the winter holiday starts. Join us at 2:00 pm for about 30 minutes of singing. Then, feel free to stay and share some treats before the end of the day. 

Headphones: Please have your child bring a baggie with a pair of headphones to use in the classroom.

Math: We are close to our goal of 100% of the students reaching mastery of subtraction! I anticipate that we will be having a math party before the end of January. Your children are working hard on mastering the basics! We also will continue our study of geometry for one more week. Our next unit will be on multiplication and word problems.

Spelling: No spelling test next week.

Feel free to write me a note, email me or call if you have any questions or concerns.

Ms. Luria

Nelson Mandela

Here is some information about Nelson Mandela that we studied in class today. Feel free to share what you learned with your family.

http://www.timeforkids.com/news/nelson-mandela-1918-2013/97361

December 5, 2013

December 5, 2013 Update

Update from Ms. Luria

Friday December 6th - HW due, spelling test

Friday December 6th - Ms. Luria out

Monday December 9th - Last day to order SCRIP

Next week - Friday vocabulary test (No spelling test)

• Link with some pictures and words for the vocabulary test: https://drive.google.com/a/kid-writers.com/file/d/0B-XD_jT3WCnNQ3E2Sm5xRHNLZnc/edit?usp=sharing 

Dear Families,

Students had a full week. We started our next IB project on how people and the world are connected. Students have been asking questions about why the world is the way it is. Ask your child about their questions about the world.

HW: This weekend students are to work on their individual homework packet.

Battle of the Book: Students all have their own teams. They are reading books and excited about the process. This is part of the homework this week.  

Headphones: Please have your child bring a baggie with a pair of headphones to use in the classroom.

Math: We are learning all about quadrilaterals and geometry. The words are challenging for many students. Instead of a spelling test next week, students will have a vocabulary test on the math words!

You can find many great practice problems at IXL.com for geometry.

We are continuing to work on subtraction and multiplication fluency. **Please look in the homework folder to see if you have a note about how your child is doing.** You can find lots of practice pages for free at this website: http://themathworksheetsite.com/

Spelling: No spelling test next week.

Feel free to write me a note, email me or call if you have any questions or concerns.

Ms. Luria

Dec 4, 2013 Assignment

Your assignment is to read the following story: http://www.timeforkids.com/news/holidays-are-here/11516

1. As you read the story, JOTT notes for each paragraph. JOTT = Just one, two or three phrases
2. Write 3 questions and answers that you could have after reading the article.
3. Write 2 questions you have that are not answered in the article.

How to take Cornell Notes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_Vzeq5L3g&safe=active