I hope everyone has a fantastic vacation. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week we are working in the computer lab to complete the research for our Feature Articles. Any research that is not completed, will be assigned over vacation. The following week we will be drafting!
Our study of fractions will continue into the following week as well. We will have a test next Friday.
The American Revolution is in full swing in our classroom. Monday, Jeff Bennett will be here to give us his presentation! That will be a great way to refresh our memories before Ms. Bonk picks back up.
Our study of summarizing will be completed tomorrow. Main Idea remains a tricky concept for many and we will continue to focus on that in book groups. We will begin our study of Fiction after vacation.
Ms. Bonk will have a week of takeover beginning on Thursday 3/4-Wednesday 3/9. She is prepared and ready and I am sure that things will run very smoothly.
Drama picks up to rehearsals everyday after break... only 2 weeks until the big production!!! Please make sure any cast has their lines memorized by Monday!
Have a safe vacation!!!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Fantastic Work
I am so impressed with our Tech Fair presenters. I heard nothing but positive comments about how articulate our fourth graders were. Even parents learned new things!
See some pictures at:
http://bcsd.k12.ny.us/gallery/templates/district/110211_bc_tech_fair/gallery.html
We had a great week. In Social Studies students played Jeopardy, made political cartoons, and learned about unfair taxes imposed on the American Colonists which led to the American Revolution.
Our Feature Articles are beginning... we choose two topics we would like to write about and we broke them into subheadings. Next week we will plan out our writing and do our research. We have spent so much time reading and dissecting feature articles that we are experts now!
In Math, we began fractions with hands on activities. Fraction strips are a great resource for the introduction to fractions and equivalent fractions. We will continue fractions next week!
Our Reading Workshop has focused on Summarizing. This is a difficult topic for some. We will continue to look at summarizing and main idea next week.
We had our second Peaceable Bus session this week, only one more for the year. Mr. Valentini challenged us to have no more bus referrals this year!!!
I can't believe there is only one week before vacation! Let's make it a productive one!
See some pictures at:
http://bcsd.k12.ny.us/gallery/templates/district/110211_bc_tech_fair/gallery.html
We had a great week. In Social Studies students played Jeopardy, made political cartoons, and learned about unfair taxes imposed on the American Colonists which led to the American Revolution.
Our Feature Articles are beginning... we choose two topics we would like to write about and we broke them into subheadings. Next week we will plan out our writing and do our research. We have spent so much time reading and dissecting feature articles that we are experts now!
In Math, we began fractions with hands on activities. Fraction strips are a great resource for the introduction to fractions and equivalent fractions. We will continue fractions next week!
Our Reading Workshop has focused on Summarizing. This is a difficult topic for some. We will continue to look at summarizing and main idea next week.
We had our second Peaceable Bus session this week, only one more for the year. Mr. Valentini challenged us to have no more bus referrals this year!!!
I can't believe there is only one week before vacation! Let's make it a productive one!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Technology Fair
Please remember that tonight is the Tech Fair! 10 of our fabulous Team Jones members will be presenting the great technology we use to enhance our learning! Please come if you are able.
Middle School Library
7-8 pm!
Middle School Library
7-8 pm!
Friday, February 4, 2011
More snow???
Lets see if we can have a full week of school next week!
We will be taking a test on Monday to conclude our study of long division. Coming home today is a study guide. The test is VERY similar. On Tuesday we will begin our study of Fractions!
Our study of Feature Articles continues as we finalize our look at the different elements of a Feature Article. Next week we will begin picking topics. For next week we will not have a reading calendar!! Instead, we will be writing in our writer's notebook each night. These should be thoughtful entries and be at least 3/4 of a page in length.
Our Colonial NY Test went very well today. The average was 95%!! The American Revolution is up next!!
Summary will continue into next week as well summarize short stories and books. This is tying in perfectly to the book reviews your reader's are working on in library.
I will be out on Monday but Ms. Bonk will be here with bells on along with a substitute. Math tests will be returned on Tuesday.
Enjoy the weekend!
We will be taking a test on Monday to conclude our study of long division. Coming home today is a study guide. The test is VERY similar. On Tuesday we will begin our study of Fractions!
Our study of Feature Articles continues as we finalize our look at the different elements of a Feature Article. Next week we will begin picking topics. For next week we will not have a reading calendar!! Instead, we will be writing in our writer's notebook each night. These should be thoughtful entries and be at least 3/4 of a page in length.
Our Colonial NY Test went very well today. The average was 95%!! The American Revolution is up next!!
Summary will continue into next week as well summarize short stories and books. This is tying in perfectly to the book reviews your reader's are working on in library.
I will be out on Monday but Ms. Bonk will be here with bells on along with a substitute. Math tests will be returned on Tuesday.
Enjoy the weekend!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
SNOW!
Happy 2 hour get out early day! I am anticipating that there will be a snow day tomorrow (we did do our dance)! Due to this... our SS test is moving to Friday and our Math test to Monday.
I am out on Thursday with two different meetings. Ms. Bonk will be in at 12 to help the substitute. The class will be reviewing for the SS test to help prepare them. In addition, the readings will be coming home today. The test is matching, fill in the blank and short answer. If they have been working hard in class and listening to Mrs. Kourt's lessons as a big group, they will do wonderfully!
Math is going to shift our study of averages to Thursday and we will have a math review on Friday.
Happy Snow Filled Day!
I am out on Thursday with two different meetings. Ms. Bonk will be in at 12 to help the substitute. The class will be reviewing for the SS test to help prepare them. In addition, the readings will be coming home today. The test is matching, fill in the blank and short answer. If they have been working hard in class and listening to Mrs. Kourt's lessons as a big group, they will do wonderfully!
Math is going to shift our study of averages to Thursday and we will have a math review on Friday.
Happy Snow Filled Day!
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