Problem of Week Solvers

Many students attempted the problem of the week.  However, only four students were able to solve the whole multiplication crossword puzzle.  Congratulations to the following students..

Addie

Ava

Jack

Quintin

Type to Learn

Students have been taking Keyboarding on Friday's with Mrs. Siegel and really enjoying it.  Recently, some students have even asked if they could practice at home.  With SBAC testing (all typed on the computer) right around the corner, students are more than welcome to practice typing at home too.  Use the above information to help student get logged in.

NWEA Testing Starts

Pinewood Derby

Congratulation to Miles, Quintin, Nathaniel, & Luke for their participation in the Pinewood Derby at Underhill today.  I can't wait to see how everyone did!!

Valentine's Day

Just a quick note to let you know how we will celebrate Valentine's Day in our classroom. First, students are allowed to make valentines for each other.  I am asking that they bring in their cards on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, the day of the party.  During this short party, we will be handing out cards.  Please be sure if your child decides to make cards, he/she must make a card for every member of the class. Remember, candy is NOT allowed, but feel free to send in pencils, erasers, stickers, etc.

Second, I am allowing all students to create their own Valentine mailbox.  The mailbox may be as simple or as elaborate as you’d like.  The mailbox can be a box, a bag, etc. The students may bring in their mailboxes at any time.  They make a beautiful display in our classroom.

Third, I will be sending home a note with more information in the beginning of February. This note will have the list of student names on the bottom of the page for students to have when making cards.

Here is an example. I made mine today. :-)

Problem of the Week

Last weeks Problem of the Week proved to be a real challenge.  There were 3 students who took that challenge but still were not able to solve it.  They came in on Friday at recess to work with me to see the strategy needed to try to solve the suduko problems.  Great effort to:

Alexandra

Quintin

Addie

Messages from the PTA

Sun - KWL Chart

This week, we read "Sun" in the classroom.  The students filled out a KWL chart.  The K is what the students KNOW.  The W is what the students WANT to know.  The L is what the students LEARNED.  Take a look at what we have filled out so far.  Tomorrow (Friday) students will finish filling in what they have learned this week.

TImeline Project

Timeline Project - was introduced today (and guidelines were sent home!)

• Students will be assigned a Timeline Project.  It will be due on February 1st, but can be turned in early.
• Students are being asked to create their own timeline with important and/or significant life events.  The timeline should show appropriate sequence of events.  
• If you need paper (or other materials) for the timeline, please let me know and I can be sure to send some home with your child.
• Please sign the bottom of the paper and return the slip by Friday, January 20th.

Problem of the Week Solvers

Congratulations to the following students for completing the Problem of the Week:

Alexandra

Addie

Jack

Quintin

There were able to solve a 3 x 2 sudoku puzzle.

Kid Stuff Books

Students will be coming home with their "KidStuff" books from the PTA.  They have been told that if parents are not interested in buying the book, then they are to return the book back to school.  If parents are interested in the KidStuff book, then the book can be kept at home and the money needs to be returned with the order sheet.  Feel free to have friends and relatives order books too.  Thank you!!

Girls on the Run!

** Looking for girls in grade 3-5 who are interested in Girls on the Run. 

** The coaches this year will be Ms. Hutchinson, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Curran and Mrs. Coulon (me!!)

Chorus Starts Back Up Tomorrow

Chorus

Book Buddies on Monday

Yesterday, the students met with their book buddies, Mrs. Rehm's class.  Students definitely got comfortable and enjoyed reading with their buddy.  

Informational Writing

Writing - Informational 

Topic:  Honeybees

Students will be reading about the Honeybee.  Then they will work on using two column notes to organize the information from their article.  When making their two-column notes, students have to pick out the main idea of each paragraph.  Students will research about where the honeybees live, what its' live cycle is, and what it eats.  After taking all our notes, students will be writing a 5 paragraph essay (with me in the classroom).  Then on Friday, students will type their writing into their Google Drive.

Problem of the Week Solvers

We had many students solve our problem of the week.  Congratulations to the following students for solving the problem of the week:

Kate

Miles

Ava

Jaylin

Quintin

Tobi

Seth

Jack

Kaylee

** Please look on the POW tab to see what the students solved for a problem this week.

Winter Break Reading Challenge

The following students were able to complete the Winter Break Reading Challenge and have lunch with me today.  When asked what their favorite marshmellow to put in their hot chocolate cup was, this was their response...

Quintin - Read in the Kitchen

Miles - Read in bed

Kaylee - Read in my pajamas

Laci - Read on a plane

Luke - Read on New Years Eve

Alexandra - Read under the Christmas Tree

Nathaniel - Read a chapter book

Jaylin - Read to aunt and uncle

Tobi - Read a picture book

Addison - Read to a stuffed animal

Inherited Traits Assignment

In class, the students and I have been discussing traits.  We have learned that traits can be inherited or acquired.  Inherited Traits are traits that offspring (students) get from their parents.  Acquired Traits are traits that offspring (students) learn as they grow.  With this in mind, I have asked students to take a few minutes and talk to their parents about traits that they have inherited from them.  I am asking that this assignment be brought back to school by Friday, January 6th.  

Inherited Traits

January Book Order

** This will be coming home tomorrow. If you need more time to place your order, please let me know. I can wait and place the order over the weekend.

DUE: Friday, Jan 6th

Dear Families,

This month’s Scholastic Reading Club flyers are now available! Please take a few moments to explore the selection together and let your child help choose books he or she is excited to read.

You can order online at scholastic.com/readingclub, where you’ll find a wide selection of quality children’s books that are just right for your child’s reading level and interests. Or return your paper order form to me with a check made out to “Scholastic Reading Club.”

Remember, you help our class earn FREE Books and supplies with every order. Thank you for supporting your child’s reading both at home and in the classroom!

Happy Hunting,

Mrs. Coulon

PS: Please let me know if your order includes a gift for your child, and I will contact you when it arrives!

First Time Ordering Online?

• Go to scholastic.com/readingclub
• Enter our one-time Class Activation Code.
• Shop and submit your child's book order.
• Your books will be delivered directly to the classroom.

December Book-It

Congratulations 

to the following students who completed their December Book-It.  These students were able to read 300 minutes, complete 4 AR tests with 80% accuracy and earn between 2-5 points.  

Nathaniel Baron

Jaylin Galaez

Alexandra Kapellakis

Addison Kinne

Alyssa Riel

Tobren Runnion-Bareford