November 30, 2018

 

Greetings from Room 116!

I hope that everyone enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving with family and friends. Thank you for ensuring that students returned to school ready to learn. We had a wonderful week, as outlined below:

ELA: We continued our realistic fiction books in guided reading groups, focusing on what is revealed about the characters through their thoughts and words. For grammar and writing, we concentrated on adjectives and description. We also studied the i/igh spelling principle.

Math: We took our mid-Module 3 assessment and worked on 6-10 facts.

Science/SS: We made scientific observations about our bean plants. In addition, we discussed how the Wampanoags adapted to the changing seasons. We also created our own Wampanoag personas, including family roles and names.

Other: In Library/Technology, we worked on our weather scripts and sets. During Calmer Choice, we discussed the power of perspective and optimism, which we reinforced in many ways.

Best wishes to all for a wonderful weekend!

Most Sincerely,

Ms. Feeney

November 16, 2018

 

Greetings from Room 116!

We had an excellent week and were extremely efficient, as you can see:

ELA: We started new realistic fiction books in our guided reading groups. We are learning how to evaluate characters through their spoken words. In connection with this, we are concentrating on dialogue for grammar and writing. We also studied the ee and ea spelling principle.

Math: We started Module 3, which returns to multiplication and division, with a focus on units of 6-9 and multiples of 10.

Science/SS: We examined the life cycle of cranberries and made observations about our bean plants, which (like cranberries) seem to thrive in sandy soil. In addition, we continued to study the Wampanoags who understood the importance of both beans and cranberries and shared their knowledge with the Pilgrims.

Other: In Technology, we began creating our weather reports on thunderstorms, blizzards, droughts, tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods. During Calmer Choice, we discussed generosity and the power of kindness, which we reinforced with several award-winning read alouds by Jacqueline Woodson.

Please remember that the EHBi Turkey Trot will take place the morning of Tuesday, November 20th. Also, there is no school from Wednesday, November 21st through Sunday, November 25th.

Best wishes for a blessed Thanksgiving. We are so grateful for your support!

Most Sincerely,

Ms. Feeney