I am thrilled to announce our Parent University!
This Parent University will focus on Singapore Math!
It will be held on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Preschool-age and GFA students are invite to join us for a PAJAMA PARTY in the Music Room while you learn!
Parent University is a class that explains specific learning methods in our curriculum. These classes are held four times a year, and are designed to help PARENTS understand strategies and learning styles that are exclusive to our program. This can help parents understand what is being taught and will allow a richer understanding of how to help with our rigorous math concepts. :)
FYI - more Parent Universities are
coming!
November 28 Core Knowledge
January 30 Character
Education
March 20 Singapore Math 2
Friday, September 28, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Parent Meeting!!!
I would love to meet with any parents that can for information about our upcoming Renaissance unit. We will be discussing ideas for a Renaissance day at the school. All parents are encouraged to attend.
When? Next Thursday, October 4th 4:00pm. . ish ( I have carpool duty) :)
Where? Mrs. Rivera's room
Why? We need volunteers for our upcoming Renaissance unit!
When? Next Thursday, October 4th 4:00pm. . ish ( I have carpool duty) :)
Where? Mrs. Rivera's room
Why? We need volunteers for our upcoming Renaissance unit!
Spelling List Week 5 (9-24-12)
1. melancholy
2. homage
3. perilous
4. unrequited
5. consonance
6. hyperbole
7. adjective
8. isthmus
9. eukaryote
10. perspective
11. citation
12. somber
13. profuse
14. prostrate
15. amoeba
16. placate
17. derision
18. contingent
19. rampart
20. benevolent
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Homework for Tuesday, 9-18-12
- Math- Workbook pages 29-30
- History- Finish History worksheet (both sides)
- Science-Finish classification of things brought from home.
- Language- Spelling City, Spelling Worksheet (writing a sentence with each spelling word), 5 vocabulary words in vocabulary folder.
Zoo Field Trip!!
Our field trip is TOMORROW to the Hogle Zoo! Our trip will be from 8:00 ( We plan to leave at 8:15) to 3:00!
We have two parents agree to chaperone and drive. If any of you would like to still come, please do! We love chaperones!!! Students MUST wear uniform, bring a lunch(or money for a lunch), and money for spending if they would like to buy a drink, or something from the gift shop.
:) We are studying classification! Ask your student about the Carl Linnaeus song.
We have two parents agree to chaperone and drive. If any of you would like to still come, please do! We love chaperones!!! Students MUST wear uniform, bring a lunch(or money for a lunch), and money for spending if they would like to buy a drink, or something from the gift shop.
:) We are studying classification! Ask your student about the Carl Linnaeus song.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Book Report Choices!
Students may pick ONE of the following for a book report.
(Our next book report is due October 22nd!)
Please remember, all text on your documents (posters, dictionaries, etc) must be typed or done with a stencil. If you need to borrow from the suite, please ask. No free hand work! You may not repeat a project you have already done.
1.Do a costumed presentation of your book. Dress either as the author or one of the characters. Your presentation must be at least 3 minutes.
2. Write a letter from one character to another character. For presentation you will read it to the class and explain its importance; 3 minutes.
3.Write the first paragraph(or two) for a sequel. Outline what would happen in the rest of the book. Present with the summary of the book and your sequel idea; 3 minutes.
4.If a journey was involved, draw a map with explanatory notes of significant places; present to the class and explain; 3 minutes.
5. Cut out magazine pictures to make a collage or a poster illustration the main idea of the book. Present to the class; 3 minutes.
6.Write a book review for the class blog. Read it to the class and present it; 3 minutes.
7.Draw a comic-book page complete with bubble -style conversations showing an incident in your book. Present what happened before and after in your oral presentation to the class; 3 minutes.
8. Make a poster advertising your book; for presentation explain why you chose what you did for your illustrations, and the significance to the book. Must be in a standard sized poster board.
9.Dress up as one of the characters and tell the story from a first person point of view; 3 minutes.
10.Make a dictionary containing 20 or more difficult words form the book. The dictionary must be decorated and neatly presented, all typed, and in alphabetical order. Be sure to include a sample sentence for each dictionary word. Choose some for your presentation, explain why they are significant words; 3 minutes.
11. Make a mobile showing pictures or symbols of happenings in your book.
For presentation be able to walk us through the symbols for the plot of the story; 3 minutes.
12.Make a "wanted" poster for one of the characters or objects of your book. Include the following: Include the following: (a) a drawing or cut out picture of the character or object, (b) a physical description of the character or object, (c) the character's or object's misdeeds (or deeds?), (d) other information about the character or object which is important, (e) the reward offered for the capture of the character or object. For presentation you must tell us why this person is wanted and how it related to the novel you have read; 3 minutes.
13.Design a movie poster for the book you read. Cast the major character in the book with real actors and actresses. Include a scene or dialogue form the book in the layout of the poster. Remember, it should be PERSUASIVE; you want people to come see the movie. Be ready to " sell" the book for your presentation; 3 minutes.
14.If the book you read involves a number of locations within a country or geographical area, plot the events of the story on a map. Make sure the map is large enough for us to read the main events clearly. Attach a legend to your map. Write a paragraph that explains the importance of each event indicated on the map. Be prepared to explain it to the class; 3 minutes.
15.Complete a series of five drawings that show five of the major events int he plot of the book you read. Write captions for each drawing so that the illustrations can be understood by someone who did not read the book. For presentation be ready to explain each section of the book; 3 minutes.
16.Select one character form the book you read who has the qualities of a heroine or hero. List these qualities and tell why you think they are heroic. Prepare a poster for your hero on a standard poster board. Present to the class why this character is a true hero; 3 minutes.
17.You are a prosecuting attorney putting one of the characters form the book you read on trial for a crime or misdeed.Prepare your case on paper, giving all your arguments. State your arguments for what this character needs to be accused of and why; 3 minutes.
18.Make a time line of the major events in the book you read. Be sure the divisions on the time line reflect the time period in the plot. Use drawings or magazine cutouts to illustrate events along the time line. Be prepared to present to the class form beginning to end; 3 minutes.
19.Make a paper doll likeness of one of the characters in the book you read. Design at least three costumes for this character, the historical period and events in the book. For presentation explain your characters and their outfits and how they fit into the book; 3 minutes.
(Our next book report is due October 22nd!)
Please remember, all text on your documents (posters, dictionaries, etc) must be typed or done with a stencil. If you need to borrow from the suite, please ask. No free hand work! You may not repeat a project you have already done.
1.Do a costumed presentation of your book. Dress either as the author or one of the characters. Your presentation must be at least 3 minutes.
2. Write a letter from one character to another character. For presentation you will read it to the class and explain its importance; 3 minutes.
3.Write the first paragraph(or two) for a sequel. Outline what would happen in the rest of the book. Present with the summary of the book and your sequel idea; 3 minutes.
4.If a journey was involved, draw a map with explanatory notes of significant places; present to the class and explain; 3 minutes.
5. Cut out magazine pictures to make a collage or a poster illustration the main idea of the book. Present to the class; 3 minutes.
6.Write a book review for the class blog. Read it to the class and present it; 3 minutes.
7.Draw a comic-book page complete with bubble -style conversations showing an incident in your book. Present what happened before and after in your oral presentation to the class; 3 minutes.
8. Make a poster advertising your book; for presentation explain why you chose what you did for your illustrations, and the significance to the book. Must be in a standard sized poster board.
9.Dress up as one of the characters and tell the story from a first person point of view; 3 minutes.
10.Make a dictionary containing 20 or more difficult words form the book. The dictionary must be decorated and neatly presented, all typed, and in alphabetical order. Be sure to include a sample sentence for each dictionary word. Choose some for your presentation, explain why they are significant words; 3 minutes.
11. Make a mobile showing pictures or symbols of happenings in your book.
For presentation be able to walk us through the symbols for the plot of the story; 3 minutes.
12.Make a "wanted" poster for one of the characters or objects of your book. Include the following: Include the following: (a) a drawing or cut out picture of the character or object, (b) a physical description of the character or object, (c) the character's or object's misdeeds (or deeds?), (d) other information about the character or object which is important, (e) the reward offered for the capture of the character or object. For presentation you must tell us why this person is wanted and how it related to the novel you have read; 3 minutes.
13.Design a movie poster for the book you read. Cast the major character in the book with real actors and actresses. Include a scene or dialogue form the book in the layout of the poster. Remember, it should be PERSUASIVE; you want people to come see the movie. Be ready to " sell" the book for your presentation; 3 minutes.
14.If the book you read involves a number of locations within a country or geographical area, plot the events of the story on a map. Make sure the map is large enough for us to read the main events clearly. Attach a legend to your map. Write a paragraph that explains the importance of each event indicated on the map. Be prepared to explain it to the class; 3 minutes.
15.Complete a series of five drawings that show five of the major events int he plot of the book you read. Write captions for each drawing so that the illustrations can be understood by someone who did not read the book. For presentation be ready to explain each section of the book; 3 minutes.
16.Select one character form the book you read who has the qualities of a heroine or hero. List these qualities and tell why you think they are heroic. Prepare a poster for your hero on a standard poster board. Present to the class why this character is a true hero; 3 minutes.
17.You are a prosecuting attorney putting one of the characters form the book you read on trial for a crime or misdeed.Prepare your case on paper, giving all your arguments. State your arguments for what this character needs to be accused of and why; 3 minutes.
18.Make a time line of the major events in the book you read. Be sure the divisions on the time line reflect the time period in the plot. Use drawings or magazine cutouts to illustrate events along the time line. Be prepared to present to the class form beginning to end; 3 minutes.
19.Make a paper doll likeness of one of the characters in the book you read. Design at least three costumes for this character, the historical period and events in the book. For presentation explain your characters and their outfits and how they fit into the book; 3 minutes.
Class Wish List!!
The following are things I would love to be donated to our class:
1. Newspapers
2. Magazines
3. Paper Towel rolls (empty. . . or full :)
4. Toilet Paper Rolls (empty)
5. Shoe boxes
6. Egg cartons. (Prefer the white foam type)
7. Index Cards for flash cards
8. Sanitizer (especially during the cold months)
9. Clorox Wipes (")
10. Clipboards! If you have any laying around. I would love to have them! Older ones are fine! They are for our peer editing circles.
1. Newspapers
2. Magazines
3. Paper Towel rolls (empty. . . or full :)
4. Toilet Paper Rolls (empty)
5. Shoe boxes
6. Egg cartons. (Prefer the white foam type)
7. Index Cards for flash cards
8. Sanitizer (especially during the cold months)
9. Clorox Wipes (")
10. Clipboards! If you have any laying around. I would love to have them! Older ones are fine! They are for our peer editing circles.
Spelling List Week 4
1. derision
2. placate
3. audible
4. benevolent
5. hauberk
6. dividend
7. victuals
8. species
9. contingent
10. quixotic
11. amoeba
12. taxonomer
13. homosapien
14. invertebrate
15. quotient
16. onomatopoeia
17. conquistadors
18. hieroglyphs
19. remainder
20. divisor
Friday, September 14, 2012
Picture Day!!!
I would like to remind you that picture day is Monday, September
17th. Uniforms are required. Spring Picture Day will be a Free Dress
Down Day so that you may have pictures taken in clothes of your choice! :) The company that takes our pictures is Lifetouch. They have an option for you to order your picture/package online BEFORE picture day. You can find this link at www.mylifetouch.com. The portrait ID: UM042057Y0!! THEY ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AND AMERICAN EXPRESS! :))
Monday, September 10, 2012
Spelling List Week 3
1. product
2. factor
3. multiple
4. vertebrates
5. invertebrates
6. protist
7. moneran
8. phylum
9. mercator projection
10. conic projection
11. Lake Tanganyika
12. conquistadors
13. civilizations
14. hieroglyphs
15. punctuation
16. onomatopoeia
17. estimation
18. controlled variable
19. agitated
20. quotient
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Book Report 10-22-2012
Book Report on Any of the Following:
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Chance of a Lifetime by Deborah Kent
My name is America (any book in the series)
Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
Sacajawea by Joseph Bruchac
What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? by Julie Ellis
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Chance of a Lifetime by Deborah Kent
My name is America (any book in the series)
Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
Sacajawea by Joseph Bruchac
What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? by Julie Ellis
Staying in from Recess
We all know that life can be hectic, and occasionally our scholars forget things. However, homework is something that is essential to the pace and rigor of our classroom. Homework is checked at the beginning of every school day. If a scholar is found without their homework, for whatever reason, they will be staying in from their first recess. I will also be contacting parents, via email, so we can all be on the same page. Students who forget/did not do homework will be staying in from recess. Lunch recess may also be a possible makeup homework opportunity for some. Scholars write their excuses at the bottom of their planners for the day they forgot a signature or homework. This helps parents know what excuse is being communicated to me. When they stay in from recess, we do it with the understanding that it is for the greater good. I call this a love consequence. :) I love them, and so I must have their homework completed. Tough. Love. Works. :) Thank you for your continued assistance!
Mrs. Rivera
Mrs. Rivera
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