Coti Math: Pages 90 and 93 CMJ
Find examples of decimals. Choose one and be ready to explain its meaning.
Wordly Wise: 12A
Read for 30 minutes.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Homework -- Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Wordly Wise B
Coti Math: Two-sided math handout plus finish menu if not completed in class.
Read for 30 minutes. Fill in reading log!
Return Impact Aid form. Pizza lunch if we have a 100% return!
Coti Math: Two-sided math handout plus finish menu if not completed in class.
Read for 30 minutes. Fill in reading log!
Return Impact Aid form. Pizza lunch if we have a 100% return!
Monday, December 6, 2010
December Newsletter plus Homework
Homework -- Monday, December 6, 2010
Wordly Wise 11A
Coti Math: CMJ pages 77 and 79
Read for 30 minutes
Origin stories must be turned in tomorrow or
they will be finished during recess.
December 6, 2010
Hello Parents,
A new season is here! It's hard to believe that winter break is only two weeks away.
The Argetina math projects have arrived, and we began presentations today. They are most impressive, and I think our students have learned a lot about the country. Our next project guidelines will go home after the break.
Penpal letters from Argentina arrived last week and we are in the process of writing back to our pals in Buenas Aires. If your child would like to add a trinket to the letter, that's fine. Coins, silly bandz, photos or pictures from magazines are some ideas. We plan to mail the letters next Monday.
Thanks to the set of computers we received this summer and our wireless configuration in the building, the students regularly use the laptops. They've made powerpoint presentations of
their social studies research on Native Americans, have written stories and will soon do some research on the Argentine Native Americans during the 17 and 1800's. They already studied symbols and painted some beautiful ones on tiles that are displayed outside the library. Come have a look! We'll move on to Unit 3 in social studies, The Age of Exploration, when we return from the break.
In math, we're studying decimals, fractions and percents. We start Unit 5 (Big Numbers, Estimation and Computation) in January.
The students have finished their second literature circle novels and will read stories in the Jr. Great Books series as well as Houghton Mifflin until the break. They made some beautiful projects to represent the books they've read and will soon complete written assessments. Please continue to encourage their nightly reading. They should still fill in their reading logs and bring them to school when completed so I can give them credit.
The New York City Ballet School is coming to Eaton in Janaury! They plan to work with fourth and fifth graders with the idea of presenting a dance at the end of one week. Stay tuned for more news!
Mr. Bergfalk is back, and the students will start regular science classes with him starting next week. We have done some science this year, but not much with this new world cultures curriculum to fit in. I'm so glad Mr. Bergfalk will teach the bulk of science. I will supplement with the environmental program I implement each early spring. The energy program will begin in January. I will choose 5 students who will gauge the school's energy use using special equipment (light meters, heat detectors, etc.) and then report the usage along with recommendations on how to conserve more energy. The groups serve for two weeks and then a new one is formed. This is happen until all the students get to serve on the energy team and learn all about the use and misuse of energy that will apply to their own lives in school and at home as well.
Ms. Roubin's last day was Friday, December 3. We will truly miss her. She promises to visit, so we look forward to seeing her again. Wish her luck as she pursues a teaching career. I know she'll be great!
That's all for now. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Ms. Coti
Wordly Wise 11A
Coti Math: CMJ pages 77 and 79
Read for 30 minutes
Origin stories must be turned in tomorrow or
they will be finished during recess.
December 6, 2010
Hello Parents,
A new season is here! It's hard to believe that winter break is only two weeks away.
The Argetina math projects have arrived, and we began presentations today. They are most impressive, and I think our students have learned a lot about the country. Our next project guidelines will go home after the break.
Penpal letters from Argentina arrived last week and we are in the process of writing back to our pals in Buenas Aires. If your child would like to add a trinket to the letter, that's fine. Coins, silly bandz, photos or pictures from magazines are some ideas. We plan to mail the letters next Monday.
Thanks to the set of computers we received this summer and our wireless configuration in the building, the students regularly use the laptops. They've made powerpoint presentations of
their social studies research on Native Americans, have written stories and will soon do some research on the Argentine Native Americans during the 17 and 1800's. They already studied symbols and painted some beautiful ones on tiles that are displayed outside the library. Come have a look! We'll move on to Unit 3 in social studies, The Age of Exploration, when we return from the break.
In math, we're studying decimals, fractions and percents. We start Unit 5 (Big Numbers, Estimation and Computation) in January.
The students have finished their second literature circle novels and will read stories in the Jr. Great Books series as well as Houghton Mifflin until the break. They made some beautiful projects to represent the books they've read and will soon complete written assessments. Please continue to encourage their nightly reading. They should still fill in their reading logs and bring them to school when completed so I can give them credit.
The New York City Ballet School is coming to Eaton in Janaury! They plan to work with fourth and fifth graders with the idea of presenting a dance at the end of one week. Stay tuned for more news!
Mr. Bergfalk is back, and the students will start regular science classes with him starting next week. We have done some science this year, but not much with this new world cultures curriculum to fit in. I'm so glad Mr. Bergfalk will teach the bulk of science. I will supplement with the environmental program I implement each early spring. The energy program will begin in January. I will choose 5 students who will gauge the school's energy use using special equipment (light meters, heat detectors, etc.) and then report the usage along with recommendations on how to conserve more energy. The groups serve for two weeks and then a new one is formed. This is happen until all the students get to serve on the energy team and learn all about the use and misuse of energy that will apply to their own lives in school and at home as well.
Ms. Roubin's last day was Friday, December 3. We will truly miss her. She promises to visit, so we look forward to seeing her again. Wish her luck as she pursues a teaching career. I know she'll be great!
That's all for now. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Ms. Coti
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Homework and Messages
Tonight's homework, Nov. 30
Coti Math: Pages 86 and 87 in CM journal
Wordly Wise: 10B
Work on Native American origin stories
Lit. circle presentations Wednesday!
Some students are not getting homework in. Please check in with your children about their homework. Thanks!
Coti Math: Pages 86 and 87 in CM journal
Wordly Wise: 10B
Work on Native American origin stories
Lit. circle presentations Wednesday!
Some students are not getting homework in. Please check in with your children about their homework. Thanks!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Homework -- Monday, November 22, 2010
No Wordly Wise this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Reading: Complete WebQuest handout on Thanksgiving.
Coti Math: Handout
Social Studies: Complete symbol statement if not already turned in.
Have a great evening!
Reading: Complete WebQuest handout on Thanksgiving.
Coti Math: Handout
Social Studies: Complete symbol statement if not already turned in.
Have a great evening!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Homework--Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wordly Wise E plus study for tomorrow's test
Coti Math: Unit 3 Test.
Reading: Lit. Circle novels
Writing: Write a 3-4 sentence statement about the symbol you painted today.
What does your symbol represent? Why did you choose this symbol?
Coti Math: Unit 3 Test.
Reading: Lit. Circle novels
Writing: Write a 3-4 sentence statement about the symbol you painted today.
What does your symbol represent? Why did you choose this symbol?
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Homework, Wednesday, November 17, 2010
WW 9 C and D
Coti Math: Handout
Reading: Summary of Literature Circle Book. Did you enjoy the book? Were there any characters you felt you'd like to be friends with? Why or why not?
Social Studies: Finish the handout we've been working on in class for the past two days. Due tomorrow!
Parents,
The results of the latest DC-Bas are in. We closed the gap in Informational Text in Reading!
We've slipped a bit in Measurement, but closed the gap in Patterns. We're targeting the areas we need to work on and will continue to study the data so that we reach each and every child. Thanks for all your support!
The reading projects from the last literature circle groups were outstanding! From dioramas to dictionaries, from websites to 3-D posters, clay figurines and oral reports, the students did an outstanding job!
Coti Math: Handout
Reading: Summary of Literature Circle Book. Did you enjoy the book? Were there any characters you felt you'd like to be friends with? Why or why not?
Social Studies: Finish the handout we've been working on in class for the past two days. Due tomorrow!
Parents,
The results of the latest DC-Bas are in. We closed the gap in Informational Text in Reading!
We've slipped a bit in Measurement, but closed the gap in Patterns. We're targeting the areas we need to work on and will continue to study the data so that we reach each and every child. Thanks for all your support!
The reading projects from the last literature circle groups were outstanding! From dioramas to dictionaries, from websites to 3-D posters, clay figurines and oral reports, the students did an outstanding job!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Homework, Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Wordly Wise 9B
Coti Math: finish practice packet started in class
Read lit. novels as directed by group leader
Social Studies: Finish study packet
Coti Math: finish practice packet started in class
Read lit. novels as directed by group leader
Social Studies: Finish study packet
Friday, November 5, 2010
Thursday and Friday, November 4 and 5
Thursday, Nov. 4:
Wordly Wise E plus study for spelling and vocab. tests
Coti Math: CMJ, pages 52-54.
Any literature circle work must be completed in time for presentations tomorrow.
Field Trip to Textile Museum.
Friday, Nov. 5:
Our field trip to the Textile Museum went without a hitch. Taking the bus was a novel experience, and the students were very calm and collected both on the way down and on the way back. It was a straight shot down Connecticut Avenue. What a great way to travel! Thanks Michelle Koerner for suggesting the bus and getting the tokens. The museum itself has a very interesting exhibit on 19th century robes from Central Asia. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
Our last field trip of 2010 takes place on Wednesday, November 10 to Discovery Theatre and the International Center. This promises to be a fantastic experience. Not only will the students view Argentine Dance, but they will have the opportunity to explore more Argentine culture at the International Center after the show. We have three hands-on activities planned. Please complete the permission slip and send in with $6 (show, metro). On the day of the show, please send your child to school with a bag lunch. Thanks!
Tawid had his tonsils removed and will not be in school for most of next week. I've assigned the class to make get-well cards for him this weekend. I'll give them to his mother on Monday so we can help cheer him!
Have a great weekend!
Susan K. Coti
Wordly Wise E plus study for spelling and vocab. tests
Coti Math: CMJ, pages 52-54.
Any literature circle work must be completed in time for presentations tomorrow.
Field Trip to Textile Museum.
Friday, Nov. 5:
Our field trip to the Textile Museum went without a hitch. Taking the bus was a novel experience, and the students were very calm and collected both on the way down and on the way back. It was a straight shot down Connecticut Avenue. What a great way to travel! Thanks Michelle Koerner for suggesting the bus and getting the tokens. The museum itself has a very interesting exhibit on 19th century robes from Central Asia. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
Our last field trip of 2010 takes place on Wednesday, November 10 to Discovery Theatre and the International Center. This promises to be a fantastic experience. Not only will the students view Argentine Dance, but they will have the opportunity to explore more Argentine culture at the International Center after the show. We have three hands-on activities planned. Please complete the permission slip and send in with $6 (show, metro). On the day of the show, please send your child to school with a bag lunch. Thanks!
Tawid had his tonsils removed and will not be in school for most of next week. I've assigned the class to make get-well cards for him this weekend. I'll give them to his mother on Monday so we can help cheer him!
Have a great weekend!
Susan K. Coti
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday's Homework and Field Trip Reminder
Wordly Wise 7A
Coti Math: Handout
Finish constructed response if you didn't finish in class. Make it a "4!"
Bring in signed permission slip for Friday's trip to the Textile Museum plus $2 for metro bus fare (unless you already have a card). We could use one more parent for the trip!
We're walking to Politics and Prose this Thursday, the 4th. Parents welcome!
DC-BAS testing Tuesday and Wednesday.
Hope to see you Wednesday evening at the International Dinner!
Coti Math: Handout
Finish constructed response if you didn't finish in class. Make it a "4!"
Bring in signed permission slip for Friday's trip to the Textile Museum plus $2 for metro bus fare (unless you already have a card). We could use one more parent for the trip!
We're walking to Politics and Prose this Thursday, the 4th. Parents welcome!
DC-BAS testing Tuesday and Wednesday.
Hope to see you Wednesday evening at the International Dinner!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thursday and Friday, October 28th and 29th
Homework
Wordly Wise E plus study for Monday's test.
Complete two reading handouts: cause/effect and plot elements
Coti Math: Handout on square numbers plus problem-solving handout.
Test on Unit 2 on Monday: data collection, number boxes, subtraction
with trade-first and partial differences algorithms.
Read every day for at least 30 minutes. New literature circle books on Monday!
Your projects on the current novels are outstanding! Great work, Coti Sweets!
Happy Halloween!! Stay safe and have a lot of FUN!
Wordly Wise E plus study for Monday's test.
Complete two reading handouts: cause/effect and plot elements
Coti Math: Handout on square numbers plus problem-solving handout.
Test on Unit 2 on Monday: data collection, number boxes, subtraction
with trade-first and partial differences algorithms.
Read every day for at least 30 minutes. New literature circle books on Monday!
Your projects on the current novels are outstanding! Great work, Coti Sweets!
Happy Halloween!! Stay safe and have a lot of FUN!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Homework -- Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010
Wordly Wise C and D
Coti Math: CMJ, pages 50 and 51
Read for 30 min.
Coti Math: CMJ, pages 50 and 51
Read for 30 min.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Homework, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010 plus a Message
Parents,
I apologize for the delay in getting the homework up on this site. Suddenly and without warning, I can no longer utilize the site at school. It must be on an "Access Denied" status. When I have meetings after school as I did today, I can't get the homework posted until I get home. Sometimes all I think about is getting dinner ready, feeding the pets, etc., and then I remember! Let's see how it goes. I've looked at teacher sites, and although they look good, they're mired in ads including lots of pop-ups. These sites are just plain annoying. So...I'll try my best to post as early as possible. Thanks for your patience.
Math: complete today's handout
Reading: 30 min.
Wordly Wise 6B
Incan writing: those who did not complete the assignment yesterday must turn in tomorrow.
Next week we have TWO FIELD TRIPS! First, we walk to Politics and Prose; next we take the bus to The Textile Museum to experience a display on patterns with a hands-on activity. Can't wait! We'll need two dollars for the bus! Thanks.
I apologize for the delay in getting the homework up on this site. Suddenly and without warning, I can no longer utilize the site at school. It must be on an "Access Denied" status. When I have meetings after school as I did today, I can't get the homework posted until I get home. Sometimes all I think about is getting dinner ready, feeding the pets, etc., and then I remember! Let's see how it goes. I've looked at teacher sites, and although they look good, they're mired in ads including lots of pop-ups. These sites are just plain annoying. So...I'll try my best to post as early as possible. Thanks for your patience.
Math: complete today's handout
Reading: 30 min.
Wordly Wise 6B
Incan writing: those who did not complete the assignment yesterday must turn in tomorrow.
Next week we have TWO FIELD TRIPS! First, we walk to Politics and Prose; next we take the bus to The Textile Museum to experience a display on patterns with a hands-on activity. Can't wait! We'll need two dollars for the bus! Thanks.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Homework -- Monday, October 25, 2010
Wordly Wise 6A
Math: M4T one row
CMJ page 46
Writing/Social Studies: Write what you know about the Incas. We will post your writings with your beautiful drawings.
Scholastic book club on-line ordering information coming soon!
Math: M4T one row
CMJ page 46
Writing/Social Studies: Write what you know about the Incas. We will post your writings with your beautiful drawings.
Scholastic book club on-line ordering information coming soon!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Homework, Tuesday, October 19 and Wednesday, Oct. 20
Tuesday, Oct. 19
WW, Lesson 5B
Coti Math: Finish graph on page 43 and complete pages 44 and 45 in CMJ
Field Trip tomorrow to Discovery Theatre. We will be back in time for recess/lunch.
Wednesday, Oct. 20
WW, Lesson 5 C and D
Math: Measure 10 people's armspan from elbow joint to middle finger. Find the following landmarks: minimum, maximum, range, median, mode, mean (add each number together and then divide by 10. This number will be your mean, or average. You may use a calculator. Graph your data for extra credit!
Bring Argentine puppet essay home and revise/edit for final score tomorrow! Remember to being the rubric!
Parents, this site will be down from 5pm-7pm tomorrow.
WW, Lesson 5B
Coti Math: Finish graph on page 43 and complete pages 44 and 45 in CMJ
Field Trip tomorrow to Discovery Theatre. We will be back in time for recess/lunch.
Wednesday, Oct. 20
WW, Lesson 5 C and D
Math: Measure 10 people's armspan from elbow joint to middle finger. Find the following landmarks: minimum, maximum, range, median, mode, mean (add each number together and then divide by 10. This number will be your mean, or average. You may use a calculator. Graph your data for extra credit!
Bring Argentine puppet essay home and revise/edit for final score tomorrow! Remember to being the rubric!
Parents, this site will be down from 5pm-7pm tomorrow.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Homework and a Message
Hello Parents!
It was great to meet with many of you today to discuss your child's progress, and I look forward to upcoming appointments. If you haven't made one, please do contact me. We can meet any time before or after school.
We have a field trip this Wednesday to Discovery Creek to see an Argentine puppet show. We'd like to have four parent volunteers on this trip since we will travel by metro. The trip starts at 9:30, and we should return by noon at the latest. Hope you can join us!
Tonight's homework:
Wordly Wise 5A
It was great to meet with many of you today to discuss your child's progress, and I look forward to upcoming appointments. If you haven't made one, please do contact me. We can meet any time before or after school.
We have a field trip this Wednesday to Discovery Creek to see an Argentine puppet show. We'd like to have four parent volunteers on this trip since we will travel by metro. The trip starts at 9:30, and we should return by noon at the latest. Hope you can join us!
Tonight's homework:
Wordly Wise 5A
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Homework for Thursday and a Message
Wordly Wise E plus study for vocabulary and spelling tests.
Math: handout
Essay Topic: What does a good audience look and sound like?
How will you improve your behavior on our next field trip (include
the correct way to ride the metro while representing John Eaton)?
Parents, we will need more volunteers on the trips where we ride the metro, especially during rush hour. The children were quite rowdy and didn't represent our school in the way that was expected of them even though we laid the groundrules before leaving the classroom. Please have a talk with your children about orderly, polite behavior while riding the metro and the finer points of audience participation. Thanks!
Math: handout
Essay Topic: What does a good audience look and sound like?
How will you improve your behavior on our next field trip (include
the correct way to ride the metro while representing John Eaton)?
Parents, we will need more volunteers on the trips where we ride the metro, especially during rush hour. The children were quite rowdy and didn't represent our school in the way that was expected of them even though we laid the groundrules before leaving the classroom. Please have a talk with your children about orderly, polite behavior while riding the metro and the finer points of audience participation. Thanks!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Homework for Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Math: Page 38 in CMJ plus handout
Reading: 30 minutes. Parent should sign the reading log each evening.
Wordly Wise: A and B.
I'm having trouble posting from school and home. It's taken me hours to get this post going! I'll look into the problem; sorry for the delay in posting.
I'd be remiss if I didn't credit Ms. Ramsey with her idea for the TAS assessment. She came up with the wonderful idea to integrate math with our study of Argentina. Ms. Roubin assisted us with writing up the outline into a wonderful lesson plan.
Have a great evening!
Susan
Reading: 30 minutes. Parent should sign the reading log each evening.
Wordly Wise: A and B.
I'm having trouble posting from school and home. It's taken me hours to get this post going! I'll look into the problem; sorry for the delay in posting.
I'd be remiss if I didn't credit Ms. Ramsey with her idea for the TAS assessment. She came up with the wonderful idea to integrate math with our study of Argentina. Ms. Roubin assisted us with writing up the outline into a wonderful lesson plan.
Have a great evening!
Susan
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Tonight's Homework and a Couple of Messages
Thursday's Homework
Wordly Wise E plus study for spelling and vocabulary tests
Coti Math: handout on collecting, organizing and interpreting data
Writing: work on final drafts of essays (Wisdom and Luck).
Parent/Teacher Conferences take place on Monday, October 18 from 9 - 4. I'll have a sign-up sheet on the classroom door. You can also leave a message here or email me at s_coti@hotmail.com. If you can't make it on that date, we can arrange an alternative time.
Look forward to seeing you!
Several field trips are coming up starting next week. Please send permission slips with any associated fees ASAP. Thanks.
Please welcome Cyrus Macdowell to John Eaton. He arrived on Monday, and we're so pleased to have him with us. Wecome Cyrus and family to the John Eaton family!
Wordly Wise E plus study for spelling and vocabulary tests
Coti Math: handout on collecting, organizing and interpreting data
Writing: work on final drafts of essays (Wisdom and Luck).
Parent/Teacher Conferences take place on Monday, October 18 from 9 - 4. I'll have a sign-up sheet on the classroom door. You can also leave a message here or email me at s_coti@hotmail.com. If you can't make it on that date, we can arrange an alternative time.
Look forward to seeing you!
Several field trips are coming up starting next week. Please send permission slips with any associated fees ASAP. Thanks.
Please welcome Cyrus Macdowell to John Eaton. He arrived on Monday, and we're so pleased to have him with us. Wecome Cyrus and family to the John Eaton family!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Homework and Upcoming Field Trips
Tuesday, October 5
Coti Math: Pages 34 and 36 in CMJ
Wordly Wise: 3B
Wednesday, October 6
Coti Math: Finish writing reflection on page 25 in CMJ
Finish any math boxes you need to catch up with
Wordly Wise: 3C and D
Reading: read what your lit. group decides and do complete your jobs.
Field trip to Lincoln Center next week!
Coti Math: Pages 34 and 36 in CMJ
Wordly Wise: 3B
Wednesday, October 6
Coti Math: Finish writing reflection on page 25 in CMJ
Finish any math boxes you need to catch up with
Wordly Wise: 3C and D
Reading: read what your lit. group decides and do complete your jobs.
Field trip to Lincoln Center next week!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Monday's Homework and Other Words
Coti Math: Page 30 in CMJ, finish "Name Boxes" handout, complete four problems from Math 4 Today handout.
Science: Finish the Steps of the Scientific Method for our root hair experiment.
Wordly Wise: Lesson 3A
Reading: Read the pages your literature circle agreed on and do the job you chose so that you'll be ready to contribute to tomorrow's discussion.
PARENTS: Our students need a lot of work on keyboarding skills. If you can, have them practice these skills. If you google keyboarding skills for kids, you'll find sites where they can practice. We don't have enough hours in the day to do this in school, so please help! Thanks.
Science: Finish the Steps of the Scientific Method for our root hair experiment.
Wordly Wise: Lesson 3A
Reading: Read the pages your literature circle agreed on and do the job you chose so that you'll be ready to contribute to tomorrow's discussion.
PARENTS: Our students need a lot of work on keyboarding skills. If you can, have them practice these skills. If you google keyboarding skills for kids, you'll find sites where they can practice. We don't have enough hours in the day to do this in school, so please help! Thanks.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Homework: Wednesday and Thursday
Wednesday, September 29
Wordly Wise C and D
Coti Math: pages 26 and 28 in CM journal
Writing: continue butterfly essays
Thursday, September 30
Wordly Wise E plus study for spelling and vocab tests.
Coti Math: handout plus page 29 in CM journal
Writing: finish personal narrative template. Introduction optional.
Wordly Wise C and D
Coti Math: pages 26 and 28 in CM journal
Writing: continue butterfly essays
Thursday, September 30
Wordly Wise E plus study for spelling and vocab tests.
Coti Math: handout plus page 29 in CM journal
Writing: finish personal narrative template. Introduction optional.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Today's Field Trip and Tonight's Homework
Today's field trip to the zoo was fantastic! We toured the invertebrate house and then met with our zoologist friend who tagged our Monarch butterflies with a numbered sticker. We then set them free, hoping they'll survive the trip to Mexico. We will be able to track them via computer through monarchtracker.com. If and when they arrrive in Mexico, a "reader" will let us know that our butterflies are there. We set free two females and a male.
Tonight's homework:
Wordly Wise 2B (those who did not write sentences for 2A need to complete that work as well)
Pages 19 and 24 in CMJ (Coti Math)
Tonight's homework:
Wordly Wise 2B (those who did not write sentences for 2A need to complete that work as well)
Pages 19 and 24 in CMJ (Coti Math)
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday's Homework and Tomorrow's Field Trip
Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 2A
Reading: 30 minutes
Math: Review pages 75-86 in reference book for Unit 1 checkup tomorrow (Coti math)
Finish writing summaries of important information from butterfly readings.
Field trip to the Zoo tomorrow! Bring a lunch. Hopefully we'll get to tag our Mlonarchs!
Reading: 30 minutes
Math: Review pages 75-86 in reference book for Unit 1 checkup tomorrow (Coti math)
Finish writing summaries of important information from butterfly readings.
Field trip to the Zoo tomorrow! Bring a lunch. Hopefully we'll get to tag our Mlonarchs!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Hispanic Heritage Month at the Smithsonian
Hello Parents!
If you're looking for something to do with the family this weekend, check out "Passport to Argentina," the kick-off of the Smithsonian's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The celebration includes craft and art activites, music, dance performances and storytelling.
The festival begins at 11:30 and goes until 3:00. It takes place in the Kogod Courtyard.
No homework on Fridays.
Have a great weekend!
Susan
If you're looking for something to do with the family this weekend, check out "Passport to Argentina," the kick-off of the Smithsonian's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The celebration includes craft and art activites, music, dance performances and storytelling.
The festival begins at 11:30 and goes until 3:00. It takes place in the Kogod Courtyard.
No homework on Fridays.
Have a great weekend!
Susan
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Homework and Field Trips
September 23, 2010
Hello Parents,
We've had a very busy week! Wordly Wise was introduced on Monday, and we've been completing some of the work in class. The first test is tomorrow. There are four field trip forms to be signed and returned as well along with any related costs. Please remember that field trips were not included in the $50 (or whatever you can give) class fund. The Wordly Wise books have already been purchased from the fund and a Time for Kids subscription is on order.
Thursday's Homework:
1. Sign and return field trip forms with a SIGNED Thursday report.
2. Coti math: construct a symetrical design with a compass. Keep practicing until you make perfect circles!
3. Wordly Wise 1E plus study for test
4. Finish the six compare/contrast questions in Lesson 2, Unit 1 in social studies book if you did not finish last night's homework.
5. Pen pal letter drafts should be returned ready for final copies.
Hello Parents,
We've had a very busy week! Wordly Wise was introduced on Monday, and we've been completing some of the work in class. The first test is tomorrow. There are four field trip forms to be signed and returned as well along with any related costs. Please remember that field trips were not included in the $50 (or whatever you can give) class fund. The Wordly Wise books have already been purchased from the fund and a Time for Kids subscription is on order.
Thursday's Homework:
1. Sign and return field trip forms with a SIGNED Thursday report.
2. Coti math: construct a symetrical design with a compass. Keep practicing until you make perfect circles!
3. Wordly Wise 1E plus study for test
4. Finish the six compare/contrast questions in Lesson 2, Unit 1 in social studies book if you did not finish last night's homework.
5. Pen pal letter drafts should be returned ready for final copies.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Back to School
September 16, 2010
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the Coti Sweets, a moniker the students came up with! I love it. We had plenty of nominations, many names of sports teams. I was happy to see the majority voting for the 'Sweets," because I have to tell you: this class is SWEET!
We've started out with a bang and the momentum is going strong. Already we've accomplished classroom norms that are becoming habits. These norms keep us on the steady, and I'm happy to report that your children are cultivating these habits of mind in a consistent way. For example, they know the bell system down pat and respond with the expected outcome. The big bell means everyone needs to stop what they're doing and listen to a direction. The chime means we need to quiet the volume of voices. The train whistle means it's snack and read-aloud time. I must give credit to the third grade teachers for instilling a desire to reach expectations. This class is stellar!
Right now, we're busy with creating a butterfly museum, an effort that was student created just by their enthusiam for the Monarch butterfly. We're raising them in the classroom, and they're busy preparing for the Grand Opening. It happened today! Murch School paid a visit and so did several Eaton classes. The students who were not involved in the museum worked on building topography maps in preparation for our social studies on migration in conjunction with our World Cultures study of Argentina. They're working on landform identification and will soon discover the similarities between our country and Argentina. All the students, though, participated in the Museum opening, populating stations (scavenger hunts, art activities and games) and keeping the flow going. It was a great day.
We started math groups on Monday. The groups are flexible. We want to meet the students where their abilities are planted in the moment so that we can address their needs. I will address the needs of the students whose math skills are above grade level. Ms. Clark will meet the needs of students who are on grade level, and Ms. Ramsey will work with students who need some review. Mrs. Cahir will address the needs of the students who need some intensive reteaching so they will become proficient on grade level. All is well. We have your precious children on the right paths, and as I've said, these paths are flexible, so you can expect your children to flow from one to another.
I'd like to introduce our student teacher, Candice Roubin. She comes to us from Catholic University and is a wonderful addition to our classroom community. She is bonding with our students and has lots of great ideas to share with us. Welcome, Ms. Roubin! We're so glad to have you with us. She'll be at Eaton until December, and then I'll probably cry when she leaves!
I'm glad to be your child's teacher this year, and I know Ms. Roubin is too. So many new and exciting programs are in place to make this the best year ever!
Again, welcome to Eaton's 2010/11 school year. Together, we'll make great things happen!
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the Coti Sweets, a moniker the students came up with! I love it. We had plenty of nominations, many names of sports teams. I was happy to see the majority voting for the 'Sweets," because I have to tell you: this class is SWEET!
We've started out with a bang and the momentum is going strong. Already we've accomplished classroom norms that are becoming habits. These norms keep us on the steady, and I'm happy to report that your children are cultivating these habits of mind in a consistent way. For example, they know the bell system down pat and respond with the expected outcome. The big bell means everyone needs to stop what they're doing and listen to a direction. The chime means we need to quiet the volume of voices. The train whistle means it's snack and read-aloud time. I must give credit to the third grade teachers for instilling a desire to reach expectations. This class is stellar!
Right now, we're busy with creating a butterfly museum, an effort that was student created just by their enthusiam for the Monarch butterfly. We're raising them in the classroom, and they're busy preparing for the Grand Opening. It happened today! Murch School paid a visit and so did several Eaton classes. The students who were not involved in the museum worked on building topography maps in preparation for our social studies on migration in conjunction with our World Cultures study of Argentina. They're working on landform identification and will soon discover the similarities between our country and Argentina. All the students, though, participated in the Museum opening, populating stations (scavenger hunts, art activities and games) and keeping the flow going. It was a great day.
We started math groups on Monday. The groups are flexible. We want to meet the students where their abilities are planted in the moment so that we can address their needs. I will address the needs of the students whose math skills are above grade level. Ms. Clark will meet the needs of students who are on grade level, and Ms. Ramsey will work with students who need some review. Mrs. Cahir will address the needs of the students who need some intensive reteaching so they will become proficient on grade level. All is well. We have your precious children on the right paths, and as I've said, these paths are flexible, so you can expect your children to flow from one to another.
I'd like to introduce our student teacher, Candice Roubin. She comes to us from Catholic University and is a wonderful addition to our classroom community. She is bonding with our students and has lots of great ideas to share with us. Welcome, Ms. Roubin! We're so glad to have you with us. She'll be at Eaton until December, and then I'll probably cry when she leaves!
I'm glad to be your child's teacher this year, and I know Ms. Roubin is too. So many new and exciting programs are in place to make this the best year ever!
Again, welcome to Eaton's 2010/11 school year. Together, we'll make great things happen!
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