Thursday, April 27, 2017

Morning Ethos

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Good Morning!

Journal Prompt:

Quote of the Day:

Announcements:

We have H.E. today from 9:45-10:30 today.  We will read a text and look for cause and effect text structures.  Don't forget to think write and really look for the evidence.  ;)  We will figure out in math workshop if it is multiplication or division.  In writing we will be forming the paragraphs for each section of our book.  Don't forget you need a topic sentence and a conclusion sentence.  I can't wait to start our day together! I love you all so much!

Aspirations Video:

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Morning Ethos

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Good Morning!

I am so glad we get to spend the day together like a family!

Journal Prompt:

Quote of the Day:

Announcements:  

We have music today from 10:00-10:30. We will be evidence collectors for cause and effect text structure in nonfiction.  In math we will continue to dive into division and discover connections.  In writing we will be using a graphic organizer to help us create our sections.  :)  Then you will be off to science!

Aspirations Video:  Leadership and Responsibility

Monday April 24, 2017

Morning Ethos

Monday April 24, 2017

Good Morning friends!

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Quote of the Day:

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We will finish our compare and contrast paragraphs today.  We begin division today in math workshop.  We will learn how to sort through our research and pull the information for sections in our books.  :) Our year is coming to an end so rapidly.  We still have so much to learn.  Don't forget to finish strong.  Lets have a great day!

Aspirations Video:  Which one?

Thursday, April 21, 2017

Morning Ethos

Thursday, April 21, 2017

Good Morning!

Journal Prompt:

End of the Year Theme:  Finish Strong

Quote of the Day:

Announcements:

We have H.E. today from 9:45-10:30.  We will continue to analyze the compare and contrast nonfiction text structure today in reader's workshop.  In math workshop we will continue to work with the distributive property of multiplication as a strategy for solving larger multiplication problems.  In writer's workshop we will continue to research.  You want you information to keep your readers reading.  :)


Lets have another successful day together!  I am really looking for people to move up on the Super Improvers wall.  I hope you all make the levels. I am looking!  Lets have a great night!



Aspirations Video: Curiosity and Creativity

 The Future Belongs to the Curious from Skillshare on Vimeo.

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Morning Ethos

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Good Morning! 

It's going to be a beautiful day!

Journal Prompt:

Positive Quote:

Announcements:

We have music from 10:00-10:30am.  We will learn about the Compare and Contrast nonfiction text structure today.  We have a fun activity.  We will learn about a new multiplication property today and tomorrow in math workshop.  In writing workshop we will continue to research.  Today is the last day.  We begin our writing process tomorrow.  Congratulations on beating me 3 days in a row!  Lets get learning people.  

Aspirations Video:
What aspirations does this clip represent?

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Morning Ethos

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Good Morning!

I am so glad I get to spend my days with you!

Journal Prompt:

Quote of the Day:

Announcements:

 We have H.E today from 9:45-10:30.  We will learn about the nonfiction text structure that uses sequential order to engage readers.  In math we will get our scripts and videos done.  Today is the last day of in class time for the project! We will continue to collect information in writing.  2 days left of collecting.  Then we will dive into the writing process again.  You will be switching to Science today.  We will work on book trailers at the end of the day! 
Lets keep learning people!

Aspiration Video:  Everyday Hero

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Morning Ethos

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Good Morning!  Welcome back!

Journal Prompt:

Positive Quote:

Announcements:
We have H.E today.  We will be taking the STARS reading progress monitoring today.  Lets see how much more you know now.  :) In math workshop we will finish our blue prints and start prepping our video for Heart of the Valley.  We have 2 more days to research information on our research question on the internet.  We will look for books Monday at the library.  :)  We will continue to create book trailers. 

 In art today we will be making posters for National End Hunger Week.  It is next week.  Our class is in charge of encouraging everyone to wear orange next Wednesday and bring in food for the food bank on posters.  Mrs. Colombo's class is doing announcements and collecting food numbers. Lets have a great day!  Remember to make good choices!





Aspirations Video:  

Which Aspiration?

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Morning Ethos

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Good Morning!
I am so excited to learn with you today!

Journal Prompt:

Positive Quote:

Announcements:

You have music from 10:00-10:30.  We will continue to look at descriptive text in Reading Workshop.  We will continue to analyze how many kennels can be placed in the new wing of Heart of the Valley.  Sarah said keep using math! We will report back to hear on See Saw Friday!  We will continue to work on researching for Writing Workshop. Great job on beating me yesterday!  We had a great day yesterday with hard work, exploration and a virtual field trip.  Lets have a great day again.

Aspirations Video: What Aspiration?

Monday, April 10, 2017

Morning Ethos

Monday, April 10, 2017

Good Morning!

I missed you all so much!  I hope that you all had a great break.  

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Positive Quote:

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 Lets have a great day!  You are all such skilled learners and I know that you have so much to offer our community and the world.  We have a lot of learning to do in the next 2 months.  We will continue to study nonfiction text structures.  We will continue our work for the Heart of the Valley in math.  We will continue to research our topics for our nonfiction writing.  The last part of the day we will continue building our book trailers.  I am so excited to see your filming skills.  :)



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