Author: SETTINGS

ROOM 31 Post

Middleton Elementary

November 12, 2010 2010

NEWS FLASH!
11/18 4th Grade Program 6:30 Please wear performance appropriate attire. 6:15 students should arrive.
11/19 Early Release 12:45, Favorite Sports Team Day! (no hats)
11/24-11/26 Thanksgiving-NO SCHOOL
12/2 End of trimester
12/17 Early Release 12:45
12/17 Holiday Party

Happy Birthday!

Cole Emery	11/1

Rules to Live By…
ALWAYS be thankful
Respect your parents
Only brush and floss the teeth you want to keep.

Book Reviews
Our class brainstormed some fabulous book project ideas, and have come up with a list from which to choose (I will post the descriptions on my Book Review webpage). This trimester students need to complete 2 book reports. However, they will need to complete 3 book reports for the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. When a student completes a book, the book project will take place of the 100 minutes of reading in the packet for the week.
Loud and Clear
On Monday, students gave their speech, What I Want to be When I Grow Up. I was so proud of the students for thinking outside the box, and presenting interesting and dynamic speeches! They have already come a long way, and I hope to see continued growth throughout the year!
Lewis and Clark
We started making a flip book this week with the basic information about Lewis and Clark. We should be finished with our books by next week, and will start creating our games the following week.
Computers
On Wednesday, six high school students came to our class, bringing with them 10 computer towers. The purpose of the activity was to expose students to different types of engineering, one being computer/technological engineers. The students were able to help take apart the key components of the tower, as well as put them back in place. During this time, the high school students explained how the parts work and why they are so important to the functionality of the computers.
Today we also learned about the roles of an engineer vs. an architect and how they work together, as well as strategies to make structures stronger. Visit our class website to see photos!
Math
We started Unit 2 this last Monday, and will be focusing on multi-digit multiplication using array models as well as the algorithm to solve equations.
Also, don’t forget to check out www.xtramath.org . The student accounts are now set for only multiplication and division. If you would prefer to have your child practice, starting with addition, please let me know and I will change his/her settings. The account information was sent home in Friday Folders a few weeks ago. If it grew legs and ran away, please shoot me an email and I will forward you the account information. This is a GREAT way to progress monitor your child’s multiplication fluency. I highly recommend each student use this resource as part of the 30 minutes math practice per week.

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Next week is the canned food drive. Check your child’s planner /Friday Folder for more info. GO DUCKS! :)