Please visit https://clubs2.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/LogonForm?classActivationCode=L74PP to complete your online Scholastic book order.
Online orders will receive a $5 gift certificate to use on next months book order! Our class activation code is L74PP. You will need this the first time you place an online order.
If you would like to order books as a Christmas gift for your child simply send me an email. I'll keep it a secret and we can arrange a pick up time. :)
Thank you for helping grow our classroom library! We receive free books for our classroom with each class order.
Friday, November 2, 2012
MUG Shots
We are implementing something new in writing. Students will complete daily MUG Shot Sentences. MUG stands for MECHANICS, USAGE, and GRAMMAR. Students will correct one sentence each day during their morning work. We will check these sentences in class and discuss the grammar rules that apply.
At the end of each week (every Friday) students will correct a MUG Shot Paragraph. I refer to the MUG Shot Paragraph as a quiz. The paragraph will have the same types of grammar, usage, and mechanics mistakes that we have been working on through the week with our MUG Shot Sentences.
Daily sentences will not be recorded in the grade book, but Friday's quiz grades will be recorded. You may check behind your child's writing tab to see each week's MUG Shot Sentences and Paragraph Quiz. Paragraph Quizes may not be corrected before class on Friday, although it is perfectly fine to look over the paragraph with your child before hand and discuss possible errors and corrections.
At the end of each week (every Friday) students will correct a MUG Shot Paragraph. I refer to the MUG Shot Paragraph as a quiz. The paragraph will have the same types of grammar, usage, and mechanics mistakes that we have been working on through the week with our MUG Shot Sentences.
Daily sentences will not be recorded in the grade book, but Friday's quiz grades will be recorded. You may check behind your child's writing tab to see each week's MUG Shot Sentences and Paragraph Quiz. Paragraph Quizes may not be corrected before class on Friday, although it is perfectly fine to look over the paragraph with your child before hand and discuss possible errors and corrections.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Happy Halloween!!!!!
Thank you to all the parents who donated treats and goodies for our class party!
A special thanks to the room moms !
You gave us a great Party!
We appreciate you!!!
We appreciate you!!!
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Reminders
Book reviews (2), book log (2 fiction, 1 nonfiction), and reading minute calendars (300 minutes) are all do at the end of the month. Check with your child to make sure he/she is filling out their reading minute calendar and book log.
We're half way though the month! Urge your child to finish up their first book review so they won't have to cram at the end of the month. While book reviews are not due until the end of the month, students may turn them in early if they complete them before the due date.
*Remind your child to look at the book review scoring guide so they can be sure and include all the information needed for their book review.
We're half way though the month! Urge your child to finish up their first book review so they won't have to cram at the end of the month. While book reviews are not due until the end of the month, students may turn them in early if they complete them before the due date.
*Remind your child to look at the book review scoring guide so they can be sure and include all the information needed for their book review.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Social Studies Test on Wednesday, Oct. 17th
The test will be over chapter 3. Your child should bring home a study guide tonight. Students will be allowed to use the essay portion of the study guide on the test!!!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Parent/Teacher Conferences
I'm looking forward to meeting with everyone! A green sheet with your scheduled conference time will be coming home with your child on Monday!
1st quarter ends and on Wednesday October 17th. Check the PowerSchool Parent Portal to see your child's current grades. Please contact the office if you need login information.
1st quarter ends and on Wednesday October 17th. Check the PowerSchool Parent Portal to see your child's current grades. Please contact the office if you need login information.
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