December 20, 2013

Morning Ethos

Friday, December 20, 2013

Happy Friday!

School Announcements:
-pledge

-You have a total of 16 days off.  


Quote of the Day:

Classroom Announcements:

We have 2 performances today, the Polar Express and a Cocoa Bar today.  Happy Holidays!  I have really enjoyed my time with you all.  Do something fun over break!  Continue your "Random Acts of Kindness"!  Lets have a great day!

Aspirations Video:  Here's to 2013

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December 19, 2013

Morning Ethos

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Good Morning!

School Announcements:
-pledge
-boxtops and labels
-5th grade Legacy Project- Bake Sale tomorrow and Ornament Sale


Quote of the Day:

Classroom Announcements:

We have an all school rehearsal to day at  8:45am and a regular rehearsal at 2pm.  I will be gone from 1:50 to the end of the day.  You will be coloring your bags that your gifts will go in.  I will leave an image on the computer for you.  We will have writing today.   You will begin researching!   Lets have a great day.  

Aspirations Video Clip: 




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December 18, 2013

Morning Ethos

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Good Morning!

School Announcements:
-pledge
-boxtops and labels
- concert friday

Lunch

Hot Dog

Whole Wheat Bun

Baked Beans

or

Sub Sandwich

Fresh Fruit & Vegs

Quote of the Day:

Classroom Announcements:

We have music practice from 11:55-12:55 today and BACH from 2-3pm.  Remember how much random acts of kindness make the world better.  Got Kindness?  Lets have a great day!

Aspirations Video Clip:

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December 17, 2013

Morning Ethos

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Good Morning!

School Announcements:

- pledge

- Boxtops and Labels

-  Random Acts of Kindness

Lunch

Baked Chicken Nuggets

French Fries

or

Sub Sandwich

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar

Choice of Milk

Quote of the Day:

Classroom Announcements:

Lets have a great day!  We have gym today.  We will work on informational research today.  We will use models and the algorithm to show understanding of dividing decimals.  

Aspirations Video:

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December 13, 2013

Morning Ethos

Friday, December 13, 2013

Happy Friday!

Happy Birthday Ava!

School Announcements:
-pledge
-labels and box tops

lunch

Cook’s Choice

or

Cottage Cheese & Fruit

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar

Choice of Milk

Quote of the Day:

Classroom Announcements:

We have music and library today.  Mason jars are needed.  Please make sure to have them by Monday. We will begin projects Monday.  We will be taking our final assessment for decimals next week.    One week to go, lets finish strong.   Lets have a great Friday!

Aspirations Video:

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December 12, 2013

Morning Ethos

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Good Morning!

School Announcements:

-pledge
-labels and boxtops

Lunch
Montana Pasta
Alfredo Sauce
or
Cottage Cheese & Fruit

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Ba


Quote of the Day:

Classroom Announcements:

We have gym today.  We will learn how to multiple decimals.  No CML Math until Jan. 9th.  We will be learning how to cite our resources.  Thank you for all your hard work yesterday!  Lets have a great day!

Aspirations Video:

Boy Mows Lawns for Tornado Victims

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December 11, 2013

Morning Ethos

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Good Morning!

School Announcements:
-pledge
-labels and boxtops

Lunch
Chicken Fajita
Whole Wheat Tortilla
or
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar
Choice of Milk

Chocolate Crème Cookies


Quote of the Day:

Classroom Announcements:
We have BACH and Music today.  We will begin multiplying decimals and using a model.  Please bring in pint size mason jars with lids.  We have parents coming to work with you on ornaments for the Legacy Projects for the concert.  Don't forget to turn math in from yesterday.  Lets have a great day!

Aspirations Video:


Why is math an intricate part of life?

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December 10, 2013

Morning Ethos

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Good Morning!

School Announcements:
-pledge
-boxtops, labels still; needed

Lunch
Chili con Carne
Corn Chips
or
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar

Choice of Milk


Quote of the Day:

Classroom Announcements:
We have gym today.  We have math workshop again!   We will continue to learn about researching.  Please continue to bring in pint size Mason jars.    Congratulations to the The Plague Skiers for working so hard last week.  Don't forget to choose a prize.  Keep up the good work everyone!




Aspiration Video:

One Classroom at a Time


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December 5, 2013

Morning Ethos

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Good Morning!

School Announcements:

-pledge

-letters to troops

-boxtops and labels

Lunch
Pepperoni Pizza Stick
or
Yogurt & Muffin
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar
Choice of Milk

Animal Crackers

Quote of the Day:

Classroom Announcements:

We have gym today!   Don't forget jars.   Lets have a great day!

Aspirations Video:
How Far Can Kindness Get You?

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December 4, 2013

Morning Ethos

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Good Morning!

School Announcements:

-pledge

-letters to troops

-box tops and labels

Lunch

Meatball Hoagie

Choice of Toppings

or

Ham & Cheese on a Bun

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar

Choice of Milk

Quote of the Day:

Classroom Announcement:

We have band, orchestra and band today.    We have a math assessment today.  Good Luck!  We will look at negative space in painting.  Lets have a great day.  

Aspiration Video:

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December 3, 2013

Morning Ethos

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Good Morning!

School Announcements:
-pledge
-letters to soldiers
-box tops and labels

Lunch
Beef or Bean Taco Salad
Choice of Toppings
or
Ham & Cheese on a Bun
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar

Choice of Milk



Quote of the Day:

Classroom Announcements:
We will have a half day with principals to work on walking path.  12-3.    We will begin our summative assessment in math tomorrow.  We will continue to look at informational writing Thursday. Lets have a great day!

Don't forget we need mason jars (pint size).


Aspirations Video:



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December 2, 2013

Morning Ethos

Monday, December 2, 2013

Welcome Back!

School Announcements:
-pledge
- letters to soldiers  Due Dec. 13th
-labels and boxtops

Quote of the Day:

Classroom Announcements:
We have band and orchestra at 2:30 today.  We will begin begin our informational writing unit today.  We will be rounding decimals today.  Please bring in pint mason jars.  We need them for a project.  :)


Habits of Mind:
Managing Impulses:  Evaluate if  your actions will make your life better in any way or if it will improve others.  


Aspirations Video:



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November 26, 2013

Morning Ethos

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Good Morning Class!

Happy Birthday Claire!

School Announcements:

-pledge
-box tops and labels- lets win again!


Classroom Announcements:
We have gym at 2:30pm for the trimester.  We will continue working on our narratives all week, create a blog and learning  how to use Google docs. We will be planning a turkey dinner today as well! I look forward to a great day with you!


Aspirations Video:
Values

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November 21, 2013

Morning Ethos

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Happy Thursday!

School Announcements:

- pledge

-box tops and labels

Lunch

New Orleans Chicken

Brown Rice

or

Cheese & Crackers

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar

Choice of Milk

Whole Wheat Roll

Quote of the Day:

Classroom Announcements:

We have gym today.  We will be typing narratives today and working with comparing decimals.  I hope you all enjoy your day off tomorrow.  I hope you build a snowman for me!  :)

Habit of Mind:  Striving for Accuracy

Aspirations Video:

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November 20, 2013

Morning Ethos

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Good Morning Class!

School Announcements:
- pledge
- box tops and labels
-conferences start tonight- good luck :)


Classroom Announcement:
We have music and instruments today.  We will have our last 35 minutes to prepare for conferences.  Lets have a great day!

Habit of Mind:  Striving for accuracy

Aspirations Video:




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November 19, 2013

Morning Ethos

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Good Morning Class!

School Announcements:

- Pledge

- donations of clothing being accepted

Lunch

Homemade Chicken Noodle

Soup* w/ Breadstick

or

Turkey & Cheese Sandwich

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar

Choice of Milk

Dessert of the Day

Classroom Announcements:

We have gym today.  We will be editing and typing our original narratives today.  We are working on expanded form today in math.  We will be switching into groups.  :)   We will set up blogs next Monday and post both narrative pieces.  

Habits of Mind for the Week:

Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision:  Strive to be clear when speaking and writing; Strive to be accurate when speaking and writing; Avoid generalizations, distortions, minimizations, deletions and plagiarisms when speaking, and writing.

Looking for students who display this!

Aspirations Video:

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November 18, 2013

Morning Ethos

Monday, November 18, 2013

Good Morning!

Happy Belated Birthday to Jake!

School Announcements:

- book fair

-boxtops and labels needed

- conferences

Lunch
Beef *or Bean* Taco
Whole Wheat Tortilla
or
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar

Choice of Milk

Quote of the Day:

Classroom Announcements:

Welcome back!  I hope you had a great weekend.  We have band today.  Remember that our band time switches next Monday.  We will be going at 2:30pm on Monday and Wednesday.  We will be revising our narratives and setting up our blog for English.  We will continue with expanded form in math.  We will continue getting ready for conferences today too!

Congrats to the team of the week!

Aspiration Video:

Change the World

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