We have another busy week planned in Room 216!
*Reading: Our focus skill in reading this week is identifying and discussing reality vs. fantasy. We will read short passages each day and practice this skill. Our reading groups will be divided between learning/practicing word families and reading the story "Nights of the Pufflings" by Bruce McMillan.
*Math: In math, we are continuing to practice counting money. Later in the week, we will be adding quarters into our addition problems with pennies, dimes, and nickels.
*Readers Theater: The Readers' Theater play for the week is "The Little Red Hen." We did our first read through this morning and the students are all very excited about their new parts!
*Science/Social Studies: In Science, we are finishing up the body unit early this week and will begin a Presidential unit in Social Studies on Wednesday.
Dates to Remember:
-Monday, October 10th: Columbus Day, No School
-Tuesday, October 11th: Teacher Institute, No School
Have a great week!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Week of 9/26-9/30
I hope that everyone has had a great start to the school year and want to say that you to Mrs. Donar and Mrs. Philbin for all of their help over these past four weeks! I am so happy to see the progress that the students have made in the short time that I was gone. The students and staff here at Prairieview have been very welcoming and I am looking forward to this school year!
Here is a quick overview of our upcoming week!
I am very excited to share that in writing, we are beginning our very own Writer's Notebooks! The students were given their notebooks on Friday and were very motivated to write in them for the first time! We will be writing in our notebooks every day here at school. The students have the freedom to chose their topic and need to follow only one rule for this alloted time: Write (and/or draw if needed) until the timer goes off! Each week, the students will be learning and using a new writing strategy. The goal of writer's notebook is to develop independent writing skills and encourage students to write often. You will see these notebooks coming home at least two times a week, as students will be required to write entries at home.
This week in math, we are continuing to focus on identifying and adding coins. Students will be using mimio activities, manipulatives, and computer games to develop these skills.
Over the previous week, students began learning about the major bones in our body and will continue to learn about the five senses and body systems this week. Each student has created "shadows" of themselves and have labeled and illustrated them as we have learned new things!
Our reading story this week is "The Keeping Quilt" by Patricia Polacco, which tells of one family's tradition. Students will have a short quiz on Friday over the reading as well as create a family tree during this week.
Important dates to remember:
-Magazine turn in: Tuesday 9/27
-Picture day: Thursday 9/29
Have a wonderful week and feel free to contact me with any comments/questions/concerns! :)
Here is a quick overview of our upcoming week!
I am very excited to share that in writing, we are beginning our very own Writer's Notebooks! The students were given their notebooks on Friday and were very motivated to write in them for the first time! We will be writing in our notebooks every day here at school. The students have the freedom to chose their topic and need to follow only one rule for this alloted time: Write (and/or draw if needed) until the timer goes off! Each week, the students will be learning and using a new writing strategy. The goal of writer's notebook is to develop independent writing skills and encourage students to write often. You will see these notebooks coming home at least two times a week, as students will be required to write entries at home.
This week in math, we are continuing to focus on identifying and adding coins. Students will be using mimio activities, manipulatives, and computer games to develop these skills.
Over the previous week, students began learning about the major bones in our body and will continue to learn about the five senses and body systems this week. Each student has created "shadows" of themselves and have labeled and illustrated them as we have learned new things!
Our reading story this week is "The Keeping Quilt" by Patricia Polacco, which tells of one family's tradition. Students will have a short quiz on Friday over the reading as well as create a family tree during this week.
Important dates to remember:
-Magazine turn in: Tuesday 9/27
-Picture day: Thursday 9/29
Have a wonderful week and feel free to contact me with any comments/questions/concerns! :)
Monday, July 25, 2011
Baby News!
Hi! I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer.
I just wanted to introduce you to our new daughter, Natalie Marie. She was born on July 12th weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and was 19.5 inches long!
I look forward to seeing all of you next month! Enjoy the rest of your break!
Monday, June 6, 2011
End of the School Year
As we finish up our final days of the school year, I want to wish everyone a happy and safe summer!
Enjoy your time off!
Enjoy your time off!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Memorial Day!
It is hard to believe that we are approaching our final official week of school! With 8th grade graduation on Thursday and WOW day on Friday, it will be a busy week!
In 7th grade Language Arts and Reading, we will be sharing our Radio shows on Monday! I am very excited to see the final products with all of the hard work that the students have been putting forth. Our classes will also be finishing up our Ray Bradbury story unit and reading "There Will Be Soft Rains."
In 2nd and 7th Period reading, we will read and perform two Reader's Theater plays, "The Millionaire Miser" and "The Borrower and the Boy".
For more information about the upcoming week, please see Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Mastny's blogs.
*****Don't forget to bring in your WOW day supplies on Tuesday!!!!!*****
Enjoy your three day weekend!!!
In 7th grade Language Arts and Reading, we will be sharing our Radio shows on Monday! I am very excited to see the final products with all of the hard work that the students have been putting forth. Our classes will also be finishing up our Ray Bradbury story unit and reading "There Will Be Soft Rains."
In 2nd and 7th Period reading, we will read and perform two Reader's Theater plays, "The Millionaire Miser" and "The Borrower and the Boy".
For more information about the upcoming week, please see Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Mastny's blogs.
*****Don't forget to bring in your WOW day supplies on Tuesday!!!!!*****
Enjoy your three day weekend!!!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Career Fair!
I want to take a minute to thank all parents, family, and friends who volunteered their time this morning for our 7th grade career fair. The students greatly enjoyed all presentations and were very excited to share their experiences!
Looking forward to next week, we will be reading the works of Edgar Allen Poe including the short story "The Fall of the House of Usher" and poem "The Haunted House." Our skill focus will be on pulling out story elements and discussing their importance in the text. We will conclude the week by writing our own "scary stories" following Poe's example.
In 3rd period reading, we will finish reading Pacific Crossing and write a final journal assessment on Friday.
In 7th grade language arts, we will be reading, listening to, and creating our own radio shows. Throughout the weeks, students will be allowed to work in groups to prepare a radio show to share with the class.
In 7th grade reading, we will meet with Miss Hagensee to discuss the summer reading lists and continue reading the works of Ray Bradbury.
In 8th grade math, we will be finishing up Chapter 12 and will have a final in-class assessment on Wednesday.
For additional information and assignment rubrics, please see Mrs. Mastny and Mrs. Myer's blogs.
Have a great weekend!
Looking forward to next week, we will be reading the works of Edgar Allen Poe including the short story "The Fall of the House of Usher" and poem "The Haunted House." Our skill focus will be on pulling out story elements and discussing their importance in the text. We will conclude the week by writing our own "scary stories" following Poe's example.
In 3rd period reading, we will finish reading Pacific Crossing and write a final journal assessment on Friday.
In 7th grade language arts, we will be reading, listening to, and creating our own radio shows. Throughout the weeks, students will be allowed to work in groups to prepare a radio show to share with the class.
In 7th grade reading, we will meet with Miss Hagensee to discuss the summer reading lists and continue reading the works of Ray Bradbury.
In 8th grade math, we will be finishing up Chapter 12 and will have a final in-class assessment on Wednesday.
For additional information and assignment rubrics, please see Mrs. Mastny and Mrs. Myer's blogs.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Spring Fever
With warm weather predicted for the week ahead, the feeling of spring is finally here!
As we move into next week, we will begin to explore new topics in each of our classes.
-In 2nd period Reading, we will be discussing sequencing of events. The three articles, which all focus on natural disasters, we will read, discuss, and analyze are "Struck by Lightning", "A Mountain on Fire", and "Hurricanes: The Monster Storms".
-In 3rd period reading, we will begin our final novel of the year, "Pacific Crossing." This book is the sequel to "Taking Sides," which you all enjoyed reading. In this novel, Lincoln and Tony reunite and live/go to school in Japan as foreign exchange students. We will spend most of this week introducing the book and reading the first few chapters.
- In 7th grade Language Arts with Mrs. Mastny, we will be writing our district assessment and finish the week learning about and creating our own comic strips. The rubric can be found on Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Mastny's blogs.
-In 7th grade Reading, we will finish reading "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" and write a graded journal response as the final assessment for the novel.
-In 8th grade math, we are moving on to fractions with a Quest over this on Wednesday and begin chapter 12 on Thursday.
- Finally, in 7th grade RtI Reading, we will be focusing on Finding the Main Idea and Supporting Details. We will use the articles "School Before Soccer", "Fitting In", and "A New Immigration Boom" to help us strengthen our Main Idea skills. Each of these articles are related to the general topic of Immigration (since you are currently learning about this in Social Studies :))
Enjoy your weekend! (And be sure to say thank you to your mom's on Sunday! :))
As we move into next week, we will begin to explore new topics in each of our classes.
-In 2nd period Reading, we will be discussing sequencing of events. The three articles, which all focus on natural disasters, we will read, discuss, and analyze are "Struck by Lightning", "A Mountain on Fire", and "Hurricanes: The Monster Storms".
-In 3rd period reading, we will begin our final novel of the year, "Pacific Crossing." This book is the sequel to "Taking Sides," which you all enjoyed reading. In this novel, Lincoln and Tony reunite and live/go to school in Japan as foreign exchange students. We will spend most of this week introducing the book and reading the first few chapters.
- In 7th grade Language Arts with Mrs. Mastny, we will be writing our district assessment and finish the week learning about and creating our own comic strips. The rubric can be found on Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Mastny's blogs.
-In 7th grade Reading, we will finish reading "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" and write a graded journal response as the final assessment for the novel.
-In 8th grade math, we are moving on to fractions with a Quest over this on Wednesday and begin chapter 12 on Thursday.
- Finally, in 7th grade RtI Reading, we will be focusing on Finding the Main Idea and Supporting Details. We will use the articles "School Before Soccer", "Fitting In", and "A New Immigration Boom" to help us strengthen our Main Idea skills. Each of these articles are related to the general topic of Immigration (since you are currently learning about this in Social Studies :))
Enjoy your weekend! (And be sure to say thank you to your mom's on Sunday! :))
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