November 9-13, 2015
 |
| Congratulations to Parth and Zhi for earning XtraMath certificates. |
 |
| Mary Jane and Julia help Tyndall celebrate her birthday! Tyndall brought delicious s'more mix! |
***Please click on any bolded or underlined captions for more pictures.***
 |
| Piper is playing, "What are you doing?" |
We continued to work on having a Growth Mindset during Crew this week! Here is a quote that we discussed last week "Did I win? Did I lose? Those are the wrong questions. The correct question is: Did I make my best effort?" If so, she says, "You may be outscored but you will never lost." Carol Dweck
Instead of thinking, "I'm not good at this, " we can think, "What am I missing?" We tried this mindset when we looked at different objects and then tried to right them down from memory. Students discussed strategies and then tried again.
In Writing Workshop, students completed word processing their Wisconsin facts. They reviewed different parts of a personal narrative story and are writing one independently using a checklist and rubric. I read Fireflies by Julie Brinkloe as a mentor text. Students also continued to work on EduTyping.
 |
| Nadia, Andrina and Tristan play "Name that Number" game. |
 |
| Students problem solve minutes and hours to help them with the Open Response questions. |
In Math in Mrs. Malloy's class, students reviewed addition and subtraction algorithms and worked on measuring. In Ms. Sakai's class, students took an assessment and preassessment for the next unit.
 |
| Milwaukee Admiral Game! |
 |
| Mary Jane wearing her hockey jersey! |
We had a fun time at the Milwaukee Admiral Game vs. the Lake Erie Monsters! Students were very excited during the game. Thank you to Mrs. Aldana for helping to chaperone the trip! We discussed in Crew, after our return, how the players and even the audience could have shown more sportsmanship.
 |
| Cole wearing a hockey jersey to the game! |
 |
| Liam, our third hockey player, in our Crew shows his jersey! |
 |
| Liam and Finn eat lunch in the classroom so the cafe could be setup for the Veteran's assembly! |
 |
| Tyndall leads us in Mindfulness. |
 |
| Brain Break-Go Noodle! |
Special Notes and Friendly Reminders for Parents
On Monday, November 16th, teachers from Lake Bluff and Atwater are meeting for Expeditionary Learning training, a staff meeting and a potluck taco bar. Should be fun!
1. Thursday bags are due by Tuesday (or the first day of the next week.)
2. Please turn in the Reading Log (totaled) by Tuesday, November 17th.
3. Important Math Fact information: All Rookies and Vets should be enrolled in XtraMath. Rookies and Vets: You have chosen to complete Xtramath 3 times or complete a packet of math facts. These are due every Monday.
4. Science Assessment-Thursday, Nov. 19th-Students have large study envelopes with a study guide and study materials in it. They should study at home and bring envelope to school each day as they will have time to study in class.
5. PrinciPals is Thursday, Nov. 19th (note went home in Thurs. bag if your child is attending)
6. Geography Hunt and Spelling Bee-Notes were in Thursday bag explaining both of these Advanced Learning Opportunities. Some students have signed up already and may still sign up through next week.
7. Word Masters-An informational packet about Word Masters for all interested students went home last week. Students must complete the attached crossword puzzle by November 23rd in order to participate in the event. Students nay bring their crossword puzzle or play a practice computer game during Guided Study.
Word Master Quizlet for Rookies: https://quizlet.com/99563992/2015-16-atw-lb-3rd-grade-words-meet-1-flash-cards/
Word Master Quizlet for Vets: https://quizlet.com/99885124/2015-16-atw-lb-4th-grade-words-meet-1-flash-cards/
8. Sooper Yooper books-another book order form was in the Thursday bag if students want to purchase one or both of the books by Mark Newman, the speaker coming to visit in Dec. He will autograph the books for your child during his visit. Orders are due by Dec. 4th.
9. Madison trip: Friday, Nov. 20th-Please bring a disposable bag lunch and drink. I will send out a separate email about this exciting trip!
10. Band lessons are on Tues. and Orchestra lessons are on Thurs. Please be sure your child has his/her instrument and music for lessons so s/he can participate in lessons.
Important Dates
Monday, November 16th-No School-Inservice Day for teachers
Tuesday, Nov. 9th-Reading log (totaled) due, Xtra Math 3X's or fact packet due, Thurs. bag due
Thurs, November 11th-BOB check-in, science assessment, PrinciPals
Friday, November 20th-New date for Madison field trip-Please bring a disposable bag lunch and drink
Monday, November 23-Word Masters crossword puzzle due
Wednesday, Nov. 25-Friday-Nov. 27th-No School
Monday, Nov. 30th-Thursday, Dec. 3rd-Atwater Book Fair
Friday, December 4th-No School-Record Keeping and Planning day for teachers
It was a beautiful day to walk in Harrington Beach State Park!
Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Deb
On Monday, November 16th, teachers from Lake Bluff and Atwater are meeting for Expeditionary Learning training, a staff meeting and a potluck taco bar. Should be fun!
1. Thursday bags are due by Tuesday (or the first day of the next week.)
2. Please turn in the Reading Log (totaled) by Tuesday, November 17th.
3. Important Math Fact information: All Rookies and Vets should be enrolled in XtraMath. Rookies and Vets: You have chosen to complete Xtramath 3 times or complete a packet of math facts. These are due every Monday.
4. Science Assessment-Thursday, Nov. 19th-Students have large study envelopes with a study guide and study materials in it. They should study at home and bring envelope to school each day as they will have time to study in class.
5. PrinciPals is Thursday, Nov. 19th (note went home in Thurs. bag if your child is attending)
6. Geography Hunt and Spelling Bee-Notes were in Thursday bag explaining both of these Advanced Learning Opportunities. Some students have signed up already and may still sign up through next week.
7. Word Masters-An informational packet about Word Masters for all interested students went home last week. Students must complete the attached crossword puzzle by November 23rd in order to participate in the event. Students nay bring their crossword puzzle or play a practice computer game during Guided Study.
Word Master Quizlet for Rookies: https://quizlet.com/99563992/2015-16-atw-lb-3rd-grade-words-meet-1-flash-cards/
Word Master Quizlet for Vets: https://quizlet.com/99885124/2015-16-atw-lb-4th-grade-words-meet-1-flash-cards/
8. Sooper Yooper books-another book order form was in the Thursday bag if students want to purchase one or both of the books by Mark Newman, the speaker coming to visit in Dec. He will autograph the books for your child during his visit. Orders are due by Dec. 4th.
9. Madison trip: Friday, Nov. 20th-Please bring a disposable bag lunch and drink. I will send out a separate email about this exciting trip!
10. Band lessons are on Tues. and Orchestra lessons are on Thurs. Please be sure your child has his/her instrument and music for lessons so s/he can participate in lessons.
Important Dates
Monday, November 16th-No School-Inservice Day for teachers
Tuesday, Nov. 9th-Reading log (totaled) due, Xtra Math 3X's or fact packet due, Thurs. bag due
Thurs, November 11th-BOB check-in, science assessment, PrinciPals
Friday, November 20th-New date for Madison field trip-Please bring a disposable bag lunch and drink
Monday, November 23-Word Masters crossword puzzle due
Wednesday, Nov. 25-Friday-Nov. 27th-No School
Monday, Nov. 30th-Thursday, Dec. 3rd-Atwater Book Fair
Friday, December 4th-No School-Record Keeping and Planning day for teachers
Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Deb
No comments:
Post a Comment