Tuesday 11/22/11

Hi!

Today we had a busy day!!!!! Students worked really hard on finishing up their poster boards and worked in groups on making their 3D representation on their Native American Region. We also learned and worked on writing paragraphs with turkey facts. Finally, we took are Chapter 4 Math test that will be in tomorrow's "Friday Folder" for signatures.


Reading: 20 min log

English: pg 189 #1-8 Using commas after introductory words.

Monday Homework 11/21/11

Hi! Today we took our Boundless Grace reading test. We also continued to work  in groups on our Native American Tribe. Students will be presenting their Tribe to the class on Wednesday! We also worked with word problems today, preparing for our Chapter 4 Test in Math.

Homework:

NO Spelling this week: Too short of a week 


Math: Chapter 4 Review pg 104


Reading: 20 min log

National Board Certified

I am so excited to share with you all that I just received my scores for my National Board Certification, and I accomplished this great honor!!!!!!!!!! 

I am so proud of this accomplishment. This also shows and sets an example for my students to continue to achieve at their best!


~Mrs. Estrada
National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT)

What is National Board Certification?

National Board Certification is an advanced teaching credential. National Board Certification is achieved upon successful completion of a voluntary assessment program designed to recognize effective and accomplished teachers who meet high standards based on what teachers should know and be able to do. National Board Certification is available nationwide for most preK–12 teachers.

Thursday Homework 11/17/11

Hi!
 Today we worked on 4-digit addition with regrouping!!!! We also researched more about our Native American Unit.

Friday Folder: please review and sign test

Reading: 20 min log

Math: workbook pgs 24-26

Scholastic News: finish reading the rest and complete activities at the back

Missing homework Notes: Anthony, Meya, Leslie, Samantha, Oscar, Evanye, and Richard

Wednesday Homework!

Hi! Today we read the story Boundless Grace. It is a story about a little girl whose parents are divorced and is learning to understand that families are what you make them. We will continue this story onto next week, since it is a short week for Thanksgiving. In math we worked on column addition and regrouping in the hundreds! I hope to see you all tomorrow for Family Literacy Night at 6:30pm!!

Homework:

Spelling: Finish You Pick 3 and study for TEST!

Reading: 20 min log read the story "The Keeping Quilt" we have worked on this story for 2 weeks, students will be tested on this story tomorrow!

Phonics: finish up center pgs. 65-68

Math: WB 23

Social Studies: finish up coloring the 5 regions of the United States

Hi! Today in Math we worked on word problems. Students were taught a neat way to set up an equation and solve the missing numbers to equal a given sum. Ask them to teach you how!
Today students worked on NWEA Math centers that helped them with measurement based on their needs. The link for extra practice is located on the side bar under NWEA Math we are working on "measurement." This site has great practice for all areas. You can use the NWEA scores from parent-teacher conferences  to match-up the activities.


Homework: 

Math: Workbook pg 21-22 (use examples from class for help)


Spelling: You Pick 3 (due Thursday)


Reading: 20 min log

Monday 11/14/11

Hi,

Today we had a busy day of catching up. In Math students learned to regroup the ones and the tens. In reading and writing, we worked on Reading Extended response through reading FRIDA. Students learned about the artist Frida Khalo. In Social Studies, students are studying Native American tribes in groups.

Homework:

Spelling: 4 x each

Math: pg 87-88 #7-24 and 35-37

Reading Log: 20 min