Week of August 31- Septembey 4, 2009

As we approach this third week of school, students have started to settle into their roles and are working cooperatively in centers. This week we will introduce students to their subject teachers. Students will have Miss Jen for Literacy and Social Studies, while I will teach Math and Science. This means that my students will move to miss Jens room for some subjects while her students will move to my room for others.

This week we will continue working on the water cycle and students will perform their second science experiment. The students are really excited about writing and have written some fabulous stories in their journals.

Weekly homework

Math - complete Keeping Skills Sharp

Reading - Read for thirty minutes daily. Read the article "Water Worries", Write notes and questions you have as you read.

Spelling - Use your spelling words to make sentences

Science- Start working on a power point presentation of the water cycle. Use your notes from your research.(May be started in class)

We have started the year off with a bang. The students and I are excited to be back in school after an enjoyable summer break. Last week students decided on their class roles and rules and set goals they wish to achieve this year. Today we had our fist dance class. students were introduced to science vocabulary from the topic "Water Cycle", they then transferred the vocabulary to movement.

Tomorrow students will have "Open Studio" with Miss Lisa. They will start working on their art projects for "Festival in The Park".