Owl Pellet...Day 1 Observation

Sentences Have Limits!

The class observed Mrs. Delanzo work on a paragraph with run-on sentences.

Alexis, Coleman, and David construct their sentences.

Ira and Glynn tape up and compare their longgg sentences.

Getting ready to share.

This is way too long!

Polygon Scavenger Hunt

The class wrapped up Math Unit 1 with a Polygon Scavenger Hunt in Saint's Square and around the classroom.  The class, split into small groups, was given a camera and a set of items they had to locate.  The students were amazed with how much of what they had learned surrounded them in their world.

 

What We're Learning This Week

Math:  We will begin a short project involving technology and finding polygons around campus.  WE will also begin Unit 2.  Be on the lookout for a parent letter soon.

Science:  We are continuing with the human body.  This week we will be dissecting owl pellets on Thursday and Friday. 

Spelling:  The words this week will come from lesson 3.  The classroom words are:

multiplication, skeleton, comprehension, migration

 

Idiom:  "to put your foot in your mouth"  meaning to say something you shouldn't have

 

Alabama Fact:  page 3

 

Reading:  Continuing Unit 1 which is Sequence of events...no tests

 

History:  Continuing chapter 1 covering the Early Indians .  Geographic Land Region Quiz is Thursday!

Busy Notetakers

All pictures this week were taken by J.P. 

Polygon Review

Ira and Clara Leder busy at work.



Elizabeth staying focused on labeling each section.

Coleman writing in his examples.

David is super focused on including all the needed items.

Math Review

Mrs. Brown worked with groups constructing inscribed squares.

Groups rotated around the room to different Math stations. 
This group did a unit review using white boards.

A Moment From the Week

We had a great first week of school.  In Science we learned about the human body.  We learned lots of facts about the state of Alabama.  Did you know that the state flower is the camellia?  We have a new writing teacher this year, her name is Mrs. Dalanzo.  We had our Math fact quiz, our Science test, and our Spelling test.  We're going to have a great year!

Written by Elizabeth W.

It's All About Teamwork!

Our class has been participating in meetings once a week to help prevent bullying at St. Paul's.  Each meeting focuses on how to work together and how to treat others with respect.  This week's meeting involved working together to pass objects around the line and not mess up the item.  The objects ranged from shoes, balls, tissue paper, to cupcake liners.  The students had to support each other with positive words and their elbows only!  I must say that our class succeeded in this meeting with the exception of a few bent up items.

Summer Writing Challenge

Clara Leder S. and Glynn C. were recognized at chapel for their accomplishments in writing over the summer break.  Both ladies received a certificate, pencils, and a writing journal.  Please congratulate them for their hard work.

Important Information

The school will keep you updated with information regarding the upcoming hurricane.

Also make sure you check the Important Information section on the right hand column of the blog for any test dates, upcoming activities, or items needed.

It has been a great first full week!

Picture of the Week

When we were in Science we had to jump rope to see what parts of the body was moving.
Pictures this week and caption by Aerielle R.

Morning Meeting

Trey was our chaplian this week.  He led our class
in the devotion during our morning meetings and led
the class in prayer before lunch.

Lewis shared the items from his bag as we learned more about him.

What Do You See Moving?

Our first topic of study in Science is the skeleton and how it functions.  As an exploratory activity, each student had to watch their partner jump rope for a minute and record every body part they observed moving in their journals.  Each student played the roll as the jumpee and the observer.  I believe giggles were also observed. 

 

Reading

Mrs. McCullough introducing the visual tool for this unit.

Ira is focused on the task at hand.

J.P. is working on his specks log. 

Angles Are Everywhere

We have deep into Unit 1 in Math.  The focus is on lines, angles, and polygons.  The class has enjoyed singing and dancing to the Jammin Classroom songs.  The songs we have focused on are Angles Are Everywhere, focus on right, acute and obtuse angles, Parallel and Perpendicular Lines, and Polygons.  You should ask your student to sing a refrain from the songs and show the dance moves.  I am sure you have heard them at home already as the tune stays in your head.

Julia Palmer and Clara Leder working in their buddy group. 
We spend a portion of every class in cooperative groups.

 

More groups hard at work.

Is a square also a rhombus or is it a rhombus is also a square?

Every class starts with homework check, mental math and a
math message.

Pictures courtesy of Aerielle R.

First Days of School Activities

We have had a very busy first three days of school.  Our binders are organized and prepared for success!  Let the fun begin.

Enjoying snack and friendly conversation while decorating our Science Journals.

Wrapping up our work.

The class enjoyed personalizing each journal and wished they had more time.
 I've got a creative class.

William working diligently in his writing journal.

This is a hard working class!

Welcome Back to School

I am thrilled with my class list and have heard nothing but great things about my students.  I'm looking forward to a tremendous year with you.

Some important things to note:
1.  Parent Preview is Monday at 11.
2.  Student Drop-in is Tuesday from 11-12:30.  Please bring a sharpee with you to label your supplies.
3.  Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are half days.  Uniform required.  Make sure to bring a snack and drink.
4.  Monday is the first full day of the school year.  Make sure to bring your pe uniform.