Good morning everyone!
As you know, we have been working with fractions this month. There are so many different concepts we will explore in fractions, so I'm breaking it up over two assessments. This Friday, our class will have an assessment on identifying fractions, partitioning shapes, and using a number line to name and compare distance between fractions. There will be a review sent home for homework that is due Friday. Next week, we will focus on equivalences and comparing size of fractions. This will have an assessment the following week on March 11th. It will also have a review.
Important Dates
Thursday, March 12-Monday, March 16: I will be out of town at my brother's wedding. We have a sub that the kids are very familiar with.
Friday, March 20: Our class will have its last Gathering together.
Wednesday, March 25: End of the 3rd Nine Weeks. You will receive narratives after Spring Break
Thursday, March 26: 11:30 Dismissal
Friday, March 27-Sunday, April 5: Spring Break
Tuesday, April 7: Reading MAP test
Thursday, April 9: Math MAP test
Update with Filter of Hope
Over the last two weeks, we have brought in over 65 dollars! Additionally, our two videos have 437 views and our class is featured on R2TV.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Homework and Notes
Homework (due Monday)
Complete the math packet and return next Monday.
Some students need to complete "character maps" that they began today in class. Basically, it's just the blueprint of a fictional character they're going to create a story for. This is to be brought back tomorrow.
Notes
If you were unable to set up a Student Led Conference time with me, please email me to let me know a time that would work for you. I can meet most afternoons, except Mondays.
Complete the math packet and return next Monday.
Some students need to complete "character maps" that they began today in class. Basically, it's just the blueprint of a fictional character they're going to create a story for. This is to be brought back tomorrow.
Notes
If you were unable to set up a Student Led Conference time with me, please email me to let me know a time that would work for you. I can meet most afternoons, except Mondays.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Homework, Student Led Conferences, and Feete News
For homework this week, there is a reading log and a math worksheet. The math worksheet deals with partitioning shapes (splitting them up evenly). The front page where they actually have to draw the partitions in the shapes and label each fraction has already been used before in class. The back page where there are different shapes presented and partitioned differently is new. They are to determine which letters for each row have a shape split up evenly. They need to look closely. There may be multiple answers to each question, but there also may be none. All homework is going to be due next Tuesday.
Student Led Conference day is fast approaching and we are working diligently in class to prepare for this special occasion. I have two requests:
1. While we have a 30-minute block, we will aim for the conference to be approximately 20 minutes, so we can greet each other, say our good byes after the conference, and it gives me time to get prepared for the next conference. Please remember to show up on time or a little before your scheduled time slot so that we can honor other students' time slots. Thanks for your help with this.
2. A Student Led Conference is a time to celebrate how the student has grown. They will be leading it; I will sometimes help guide the conference if it is needed, and we are all free to ask questions to probe for clarity or deeper understanding. However, if you have concerns to address with me about your child, let's set up a separate conference to discuss them.
Looking forward to it!
P.S. As you may have heard from your child, or may not have heard, my wife and I have decided to add to our family through adoption. We are hoping to adopt a pair of siblings through the foster care system. We have recently been approved by our agency and are beginning the home study process. It's a very exciting time for us; if you would like to know about our plans I would love to share them with you.
Student Led Conference day is fast approaching and we are working diligently in class to prepare for this special occasion. I have two requests:
1. While we have a 30-minute block, we will aim for the conference to be approximately 20 minutes, so we can greet each other, say our good byes after the conference, and it gives me time to get prepared for the next conference. Please remember to show up on time or a little before your scheduled time slot so that we can honor other students' time slots. Thanks for your help with this.
2. A Student Led Conference is a time to celebrate how the student has grown. They will be leading it; I will sometimes help guide the conference if it is needed, and we are all free to ask questions to probe for clarity or deeper understanding. However, if you have concerns to address with me about your child, let's set up a separate conference to discuss them.
Looking forward to it!
P.S. As you may have heard from your child, or may not have heard, my wife and I have decided to add to our family through adoption. We are hoping to adopt a pair of siblings through the foster care system. We have recently been approved by our agency and are beginning the home study process. It's a very exciting time for us; if you would like to know about our plans I would love to share them with you.
Friday, February 6, 2015
Filter of Hope Update
Just this week we raised $107.08. Now from the time we started we have raised over $520. That is over 13 filters!
Note from Mr. Foote:
R2TV heard about our work in the water project and are coming out on Monday to do a story on the work the kids did!
Note from Mr. Foote:
R2TV heard about our work in the water project and are coming out on Monday to do a story on the work the kids did!
Monday, February 2, 2015
Homework 2/2/15-2/9/15
Homework:
Complete the 100 quick division problems by Monday. Highlight or circle the equations you were able to solve mentally (in your head).
Read the article in Scholastic News about bullying. Write a piece at home where you explain the problem of bullying and a solution you have. Try to make the piece over one page long. Make sure you read over it to see if it makes sense to you and to make corrections in grammar. This is due Monday.
Student Led Conferences:
The sign-up sheets are in the lobby of the school. Please come by at your earliest convenience and choose a time slot to attend your child's student led conference. Thank you!
Brandon
P.S. Today we had enough money for another filter!
Complete the 100 quick division problems by Monday. Highlight or circle the equations you were able to solve mentally (in your head).
Read the article in Scholastic News about bullying. Write a piece at home where you explain the problem of bullying and a solution you have. Try to make the piece over one page long. Make sure you read over it to see if it makes sense to you and to make corrections in grammar. This is due Monday.
Student Led Conferences:
The sign-up sheets are in the lobby of the school. Please come by at your earliest convenience and choose a time slot to attend your child's student led conference. Thank you!
Brandon
P.S. Today we had enough money for another filter!
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