Hello 4B Families!
I cannot believe we are at the end of our school. It seems like just yesterday I had 30 third graders and now I have 30 fifth graders! Thank you for the opportunity to educate your children. It is a task a I do not take lightly, and one I enjoy very much. Your children should feel so proud of what they have accomplished this year; both in intellect and maturity. It has truly been my pleasure to watch my students grow throughout the year.
In Language Arts this week, the students are working on a play. They will not be responsible for memorization or costumes as this is more of a fun final activity. I was very pleased with their work on their historical figure papers and I cannot wait to see their presentations. Today, the students created a notecard with some main points to discuss for their presentation. Tomorrow, they will time each other to ensure they are not over or under their time limits. As a reminder, souvenirs are due the day the student presents (Wednesday or Thursday). If your child intends to dress up, they will present Wednesday. After that, I will select volunteers who are ready to go. The students DO NOT need to prepare a PowerPoint or poster board for the presentation.
In Science, we took our last quiz today on the respiratory system. We will spend the remainder of the week looking at some fun power points, and possibly a jeopardy review.
In History, we are continuing our discussion of the Constitution. We spent some time discussing that declaring yourself to be a country does not mean everything is organized and perfect. There are lots of details to figure out, with lots of different opinions being offered. Ask your scholar about the power Congress had at first!
As we go through the week, I will be helping the students clean out and take things home. This is done with the glimmer of hope that Friday will not be a crazy mess with your student being sent home looking like a pack mule. If bags are needed, I will send an email to let you know.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
Monday, May 22, 2017
Monday, May 15, 2017
Week 8 Updates
Hello 4B Families!
If you have been within the Great Hearts network in the past, then you know that we operate with our normal pace right up until the end of school. For the new families this year, we maintain the same standards all the way to the very last day. I know the students are all excited with the end of the year approaching, but we still have a lot to do before the end arrives!
One such task is the presentation of historical figures, which will take place on the 24th and 25th next week. To celebrate the hard work of your scholars, we will have a Continental Breakfast in the classroom as the students present. If your scholar would like to dress up as their figure, they may do so on this day only. There is P.E. scheduled for that day, so I would recommend packing your student with a change of clothes. Mrs. Sinkykin has created a sign-up for breakfast items and volunteers. The volunteers should expect to arrive by 7:50 and leave by 8:50. I cannot wait to see the students present; I remember last year they were so proud to show off their hard work! Please click the link below if you wish to bring an item or volunteer:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C044CADA72CA6FE3-continental
In Language Arts, the students are doing a great job with their research essays. The rough drafts are due tomorrow and the peer editing process begins. The final paper will be due on Friday, May 19th. As students wrap up the editing process, we will be encouraging them to begin typing as soon as they are able. At the very least, you can start helping with the bibliography. The students all completed note cards with source information, so they should have all of the information they need to get started. We will discuss a bibliography format tomorrow in class. Again, I am not looking for a perfect format as the main intent is to expose the students to this process.
On Wednesday, we will read our last chapter in Mr. Bowditch. The final quiz will be an essay and the students will be allowed to use their pre-writing worksheet during the test.
In Science, we are wrapping up our discussion of the respiratory system, with a quiz scheduled on Monday. Students will be given their study guides tomorrow and we should have some time to get it started in class. It has been so much fun discussing this and the circulatory system with class! We have even gotten off topic a time or two due to the interesting range of questions being asked.
In History, we will conclude our Revolution unit tomorrow with a brief quiz. Today, we went through our note packets and highlighted the information they should study in preparation. Later this week, we will start a unit on the Constitution, but there will not be an additional assessment.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
If you have been within the Great Hearts network in the past, then you know that we operate with our normal pace right up until the end of school. For the new families this year, we maintain the same standards all the way to the very last day. I know the students are all excited with the end of the year approaching, but we still have a lot to do before the end arrives!
One such task is the presentation of historical figures, which will take place on the 24th and 25th next week. To celebrate the hard work of your scholars, we will have a Continental Breakfast in the classroom as the students present. If your scholar would like to dress up as their figure, they may do so on this day only. There is P.E. scheduled for that day, so I would recommend packing your student with a change of clothes. Mrs. Sinkykin has created a sign-up for breakfast items and volunteers. The volunteers should expect to arrive by 7:50 and leave by 8:50. I cannot wait to see the students present; I remember last year they were so proud to show off their hard work! Please click the link below if you wish to bring an item or volunteer:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C044CADA72CA6FE3-continental
In Language Arts, the students are doing a great job with their research essays. The rough drafts are due tomorrow and the peer editing process begins. The final paper will be due on Friday, May 19th. As students wrap up the editing process, we will be encouraging them to begin typing as soon as they are able. At the very least, you can start helping with the bibliography. The students all completed note cards with source information, so they should have all of the information they need to get started. We will discuss a bibliography format tomorrow in class. Again, I am not looking for a perfect format as the main intent is to expose the students to this process.
On Wednesday, we will read our last chapter in Mr. Bowditch. The final quiz will be an essay and the students will be allowed to use their pre-writing worksheet during the test.
In Science, we are wrapping up our discussion of the respiratory system, with a quiz scheduled on Monday. Students will be given their study guides tomorrow and we should have some time to get it started in class. It has been so much fun discussing this and the circulatory system with class! We have even gotten off topic a time or two due to the interesting range of questions being asked.
In History, we will conclude our Revolution unit tomorrow with a brief quiz. Today, we went through our note packets and highlighted the information they should study in preparation. Later this week, we will start a unit on the Constitution, but there will not be an additional assessment.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
Monday, May 8, 2017
Week 7 Updates
Hello 4B Families!
I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am for all of the tokens of appreciation I received last week. I already feel so lucky that I get to work at a job I love and that I look forward to each day with my students. Last week was so much more than I ever expected and I thank you all. Family support helps make my job easier, and I truly feel I have received that support from all of you. I must admit, I could not get through the kind words shared by students and parents without getting a little misty-eyed. It has been my pleasure to be your children's teacher this year.
In Language Arts, we are approaching the end of Mr. Bowditch...hopefully we can make it through without any more heartbreak! Our last Bowditch test is schedule for Friday, May 19th. This will be in the format of an in-class essay. The students will receive the prompt one day prior and spend the class time writing out a draft. For our research project, we will be turning our notes into an outline, which will help with writing the rough draft next week. The final draft will be due on Monday, May 22nd with presentations on May 24th and May 25th (if needed). Any student who would like to dress up as their figure will present on May 24th during a classroom celebration (details to follow soon).
In History, we are wrapping up our unit on the American Revolution and segue into learning more about the Constitution. The final test will take place on Tuesday, May 16th, with a review taking place the Monday before. Today, we learned about the British trying to move the fighting to the southern states. Ask your scholars why the British thought this would be a good idea...and why it didn't quite work out.
In Science, we began our new unit on the respiratory system and discussed how it relate to the circulatory system (ask your scholars!) Our final test for science will take place during the last week of school, with a date to be announced next week.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am for all of the tokens of appreciation I received last week. I already feel so lucky that I get to work at a job I love and that I look forward to each day with my students. Last week was so much more than I ever expected and I thank you all. Family support helps make my job easier, and I truly feel I have received that support from all of you. I must admit, I could not get through the kind words shared by students and parents without getting a little misty-eyed. It has been my pleasure to be your children's teacher this year.
In Language Arts, we are approaching the end of Mr. Bowditch...hopefully we can make it through without any more heartbreak! Our last Bowditch test is schedule for Friday, May 19th. This will be in the format of an in-class essay. The students will receive the prompt one day prior and spend the class time writing out a draft. For our research project, we will be turning our notes into an outline, which will help with writing the rough draft next week. The final draft will be due on Monday, May 22nd with presentations on May 24th and May 25th (if needed). Any student who would like to dress up as their figure will present on May 24th during a classroom celebration (details to follow soon).
In History, we are wrapping up our unit on the American Revolution and segue into learning more about the Constitution. The final test will take place on Tuesday, May 16th, with a review taking place the Monday before. Today, we learned about the British trying to move the fighting to the southern states. Ask your scholars why the British thought this would be a good idea...and why it didn't quite work out.
In Science, we began our new unit on the respiratory system and discussed how it relate to the circulatory system (ask your scholars!) Our final test for science will take place during the last week of school, with a date to be announced next week.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
Monday, May 1, 2017
Week 6 Updates
Hello 4B Families!
One quick announcement before I let you know what your scholars are learning this week. I am going to be out of the classroom on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (I already let the students know last Friday). Mrs. King will be in charge and I will be checking my email in case anyone needs to get a hold of me.
In Language Arts, I am so impressed with how well the research portion of the historical figure project is going! Everyone has shown a lot of dedication and thoroughness, which will pay off when the students are creating their rough drafts. By next Monday, the students will be finished with their note cards and they will begin creating an outline from the material they gathered. Tomorrow, we have our Mr. Bowditch quiz over chapters 9-16. We spent our class period today going over the correct answers for the study guide, so the students should have all the necessary materials for studying.
In History, we are approaching the end of our American Revolution unit. As such, we will most likely be having a quiz around mid-week next week. Today, we learned about the battle at Saratoga and how it was a turning point in the war. The students also practiced their outlining skills by reading the chapter and telling me the important facts to include.
In Science, we are approaching the end of our circulatory system unit. There is a test scheduled for Friday, which has a slim possibility of getting pushed to Monday depending on the notes we get through this week. The students will be getting their study guides tomorrow and we will go over the answers on Wednesday with a review on Thursday.
One quick announcement before I let you know what your scholars are learning this week. I am going to be out of the classroom on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (I already let the students know last Friday). Mrs. King will be in charge and I will be checking my email in case anyone needs to get a hold of me.
In Language Arts, I am so impressed with how well the research portion of the historical figure project is going! Everyone has shown a lot of dedication and thoroughness, which will pay off when the students are creating their rough drafts. By next Monday, the students will be finished with their note cards and they will begin creating an outline from the material they gathered. Tomorrow, we have our Mr. Bowditch quiz over chapters 9-16. We spent our class period today going over the correct answers for the study guide, so the students should have all the necessary materials for studying.
In History, we are approaching the end of our American Revolution unit. As such, we will most likely be having a quiz around mid-week next week. Today, we learned about the battle at Saratoga and how it was a turning point in the war. The students also practiced their outlining skills by reading the chapter and telling me the important facts to include.
In Science, we are approaching the end of our circulatory system unit. There is a test scheduled for Friday, which has a slim possibility of getting pushed to Monday depending on the notes we get through this week. The students will be getting their study guides tomorrow and we will go over the answers on Wednesday with a review on Thursday.
Monday, April 24, 2017
Week 5 Updates
Hello 4B Families,
Today was the last day of AZ Merit testing; everyone did a great job showing perseverance during our testing days!
In Language Arts, we are going to start researching for the historical figure research paper. Please make sure your child is coming to school with their sources as the bulk of their research will be completed in class. Additionally, the students have a test on Mr. Bowditch, chapters 9-16 next Tuesday. The students will be given their study guides on Friday and we will review on Monday.
In History, we are having a really short quiz on chapters 11-14 of the Revolutionary War unit on Wednesday. We will be reviewing tomorrow and the students will use their fill-in-the-blank notes as their study guides.
In Science, we are continuing our discussion of the circulatory system. We have been having so much fun in this unit! We keep falling behind in our notes because we are having such great classroom discussions.
As a reminder, the concert is on Thursday night and it is mandatory. Students need to be in the classroom by 6:00 P.M. for attendance. If you have any questions, please consult Ms. Blasi's blog or send her an email.
Thank you for all of your continued support!
Today was the last day of AZ Merit testing; everyone did a great job showing perseverance during our testing days!
In Language Arts, we are going to start researching for the historical figure research paper. Please make sure your child is coming to school with their sources as the bulk of their research will be completed in class. Additionally, the students have a test on Mr. Bowditch, chapters 9-16 next Tuesday. The students will be given their study guides on Friday and we will review on Monday.
In History, we are having a really short quiz on chapters 11-14 of the Revolutionary War unit on Wednesday. We will be reviewing tomorrow and the students will use their fill-in-the-blank notes as their study guides.
In Science, we are continuing our discussion of the circulatory system. We have been having so much fun in this unit! We keep falling behind in our notes because we are having such great classroom discussions.
As a reminder, the concert is on Thursday night and it is mandatory. Students need to be in the classroom by 6:00 P.M. for attendance. If you have any questions, please consult Ms. Blasi's blog or send her an email.
Thank you for all of your continued support!
Monday, April 17, 2017
Week 4 Update
Hello 4B Families!
I hope you all enjoyed the R&R weekend as much as we did! We have another busy week ahead of us with our ice cream party on Wednesday and our second AZ Merit test on Friday. As a reminder, the ice cream party is our prize for collecting the most tax credits in our school. The students have been looking for to this for weeks.
On Thursday night, we will do our best to send your children home with little to no homework so they can get a good night's rest before AZ Merit. This test is part one of the Math and Language Arts portion; part two will take place on Monday, April 24th. Once again, please send your child to school with a labeled, disposable snack. I heard excellent reports of their perseverance during the writing test, so thank you for stressing the importance of taking one's time. Please encourage this behavior for the remaining tests as well.
In Language Arts, we are asking that the students bring their sources to school on Tuesday, April 25. We will be teaching the students how to keep track of their sources, so writing a bibliography is an easier process. Additionally, we will be teaching the students how to sort their information and put it into the appropriate paragraphs.
In History, we are continuing our unit on the American Revolution and the events leading up to war. I passed back the graded tests from last Thursday, so be sure to check in with your student about their grade.
In Science, we are finishing our unit on plants and taking our quiz tomorrow. I intend on having a review session in the classroom during lunch for any interested students. Once we finish, we will begin our unit on the circulatory system.
Thank you for all of your support and have a wonderful week.
I hope you all enjoyed the R&R weekend as much as we did! We have another busy week ahead of us with our ice cream party on Wednesday and our second AZ Merit test on Friday. As a reminder, the ice cream party is our prize for collecting the most tax credits in our school. The students have been looking for to this for weeks.
On Thursday night, we will do our best to send your children home with little to no homework so they can get a good night's rest before AZ Merit. This test is part one of the Math and Language Arts portion; part two will take place on Monday, April 24th. Once again, please send your child to school with a labeled, disposable snack. I heard excellent reports of their perseverance during the writing test, so thank you for stressing the importance of taking one's time. Please encourage this behavior for the remaining tests as well.
In Language Arts, we are asking that the students bring their sources to school on Tuesday, April 25. We will be teaching the students how to keep track of their sources, so writing a bibliography is an easier process. Additionally, we will be teaching the students how to sort their information and put it into the appropriate paragraphs.
In History, we are continuing our unit on the American Revolution and the events leading up to war. I passed back the graded tests from last Thursday, so be sure to check in with your student about their grade.
In Science, we are finishing our unit on plants and taking our quiz tomorrow. I intend on having a review session in the classroom during lunch for any interested students. Once we finish, we will begin our unit on the circulatory system.
Thank you for all of your support and have a wonderful week.
Monday, April 10, 2017
Week 3 Update
Hello 4B Families,
As you know, our first AZ Merit test is tomorrow. It is our writing test, which I know is intimidating to the students. We have practiced quite a bit and we will discuss the virtue of perseverance before the test tomorrow morning.
In Language Arts this week, we were going to have our Bowditch quiz on Wednesday because we have a history quiz on Thursday. However, the students voted to have both quizzes on Thursday, so we could have an extra day of review for Mr. Bowditch. The quiz will cover chapters 1-8 with questions about vocabulary and content. There will also be one essay prompt for a short paragraph.
In History this week, we are having our first American Revolution quiz on Thursday. This quiz will cover the first 13 colonies starting in the 1750s up through the Boston Tea Party. The students have received their study guide, which we will be working on more tomorrow.
In Science, we are continuing our plant unit and began our discussion of plant reproduction. Our first quiz on this unit will take place next Tuesday, the 18th.
As a side note, I will be sending out emails to some families about grades. We are still a couple of weeks from our mid-way mark, but I wanted to keep you informed before we get to Performance Notices. This is a shorter quarter, so it's important to remain vigilant in our final push of the school year.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
As you know, our first AZ Merit test is tomorrow. It is our writing test, which I know is intimidating to the students. We have practiced quite a bit and we will discuss the virtue of perseverance before the test tomorrow morning.
In Language Arts this week, we were going to have our Bowditch quiz on Wednesday because we have a history quiz on Thursday. However, the students voted to have both quizzes on Thursday, so we could have an extra day of review for Mr. Bowditch. The quiz will cover chapters 1-8 with questions about vocabulary and content. There will also be one essay prompt for a short paragraph.
In History this week, we are having our first American Revolution quiz on Thursday. This quiz will cover the first 13 colonies starting in the 1750s up through the Boston Tea Party. The students have received their study guide, which we will be working on more tomorrow.
In Science, we are continuing our plant unit and began our discussion of plant reproduction. Our first quiz on this unit will take place next Tuesday, the 18th.
As a side note, I will be sending out emails to some families about grades. We are still a couple of weeks from our mid-way mark, but I wanted to keep you informed before we get to Performance Notices. This is a shorter quarter, so it's important to remain vigilant in our final push of the school year.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
Monday, April 3, 2017
Week 2 Updates
Hello 4B Families!
This week is going to be fairly light on the front end due to the AIMS test tomorrow. Please make sure your child gets a good night sleep and that their snack is in a disposable container. It would be very helpful if their names were on their snacks, too.
In Language Arts, we are reading up to chapter 8 in Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. So far, Nat has faced a lot of obstacles. Asking about Nat's attitude and perseverance would make for a great family discussion. The students will be receiving their historical figure assignments by the end of the week. We will go over the guidelines for writing assignments on Monday.
In Science, we will be starting our plant unit on Wednesday. This unit is a great introduction for fifth grade, when the students will spend much more time exploring plant-life in greater detail.
In History, we are laying the foundation for the American Revolution by discussing key events in the British colonies. We will be using history to practice outlining, which will come in handy for their research paper later.
Thank you for all of your support!
This week is going to be fairly light on the front end due to the AIMS test tomorrow. Please make sure your child gets a good night sleep and that their snack is in a disposable container. It would be very helpful if their names were on their snacks, too.
In Language Arts, we are reading up to chapter 8 in Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. So far, Nat has faced a lot of obstacles. Asking about Nat's attitude and perseverance would make for a great family discussion. The students will be receiving their historical figure assignments by the end of the week. We will go over the guidelines for writing assignments on Monday.
In Science, we will be starting our plant unit on Wednesday. This unit is a great introduction for fifth grade, when the students will spend much more time exploring plant-life in greater detail.
In History, we are laying the foundation for the American Revolution by discussing key events in the British colonies. We will be using history to practice outlining, which will come in handy for their research paper later.
Thank you for all of your support!
Monday, March 27, 2017
Week 1 Updates
Hello 4B Families,
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great break. Mrs. King and I enjoyed relaxing at home with our loved ones; I was even able to get away to California for a few days.
In Language Arts, we are now reading Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham. Please make sure your child has a copy of the book as it will be needed to complete homework. Additionally, I updated the blog with a new reading group sign-up. There are not quite as many days this quarter due to fewer weeks and AZ Merit testing.
In History, we have begun our American Revolution unit (my favorite!) Within the next couple of weeks, we will introduce our research project for the quarter. The students will be given a historical figure from the Revolutionary period to research. Once their figure has been chosen, the students will begin the process of writing a five paragraph essay. The essay will be almost completely written in the classroom, with the exception of typing the final draft. Then, the students will create a souvenir for each of their classmates and prepare a short presentation. After the students have been assigned a figure, more details will follow.
In Science, we are preparing for the AIMS test (April 4th) by reviewing the various topics the students can expect to see on the test. So far, we have been having a lot of fun going through the review packets and collaborating on our answers.
On a final note, we had an important and enriching discussion in our classroom today about the school virtues and respect. Please read the letter below the 4th grade has prepared:
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great break. Mrs. King and I enjoyed relaxing at home with our loved ones; I was even able to get away to California for a few days.
In Language Arts, we are now reading Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham. Please make sure your child has a copy of the book as it will be needed to complete homework. Additionally, I updated the blog with a new reading group sign-up. There are not quite as many days this quarter due to fewer weeks and AZ Merit testing.
In History, we have begun our American Revolution unit (my favorite!) Within the next couple of weeks, we will introduce our research project for the quarter. The students will be given a historical figure from the Revolutionary period to research. Once their figure has been chosen, the students will begin the process of writing a five paragraph essay. The essay will be almost completely written in the classroom, with the exception of typing the final draft. Then, the students will create a souvenir for each of their classmates and prepare a short presentation. After the students have been assigned a figure, more details will follow.
In Science, we are preparing for the AIMS test (April 4th) by reviewing the various topics the students can expect to see on the test. So far, we have been having a lot of fun going through the review packets and collaborating on our answers.
On a final note, we had an important and enriching discussion in our classroom today about the school virtues and respect. Please read the letter below the 4th grade has prepared:
Dear Parents,
I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable spring break. It is hard to believe we have already reached the fourth quarter; the end of the school year is rapidly approaching! Sometimes nearing a finish line diverts focus away from the purpose of running the race. As we begin our final quarter together, it is important that we take some time discussing the virtues of our school. As you all know, in spite of our rigorous curriculum, there is a reason we call ourselves ‘Great Hearts’ and not ‘Great Minds’. We take great pride in the role we have in developing a child’s heart, in addition to their minds.
As a method of reinforcing the virtues, we will shine a spotlight on the way we speak and treat each other. Today, we had a Socratic discussion about the importance of showing respect to one another and different ways we can demonstrate that respect. I encourage you to ask your child about our discussion and new classroom/school procedures. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Thank you for your support as we strive to end the school year on a strong, positive note!
Monday, March 13, 2017
Week 11 Updates
Hello 4B Families,
Today, your scholars had their first practice AZ Merit test. Today, they were able to play around in the testing platform and spent 90 minutes planning and writing an essay. On Friday, the students will practice the ELA and Math portion of the AZ Merit test. Just a reminder, there is a half day on Friday...the perfect way to begin spring break!
Ms. Blasi has sent us a message about the Spring Concert at the end of April:
Our Spring Music Concert is fast approaching. Please save the date!
Thursday, April 27th
K-2nd Grade - 5:30-6:15 PM
3rd-5th Grade - 6:30-7:30 PM
Both concerts will be held in the Lincoln Gym. Please be looking for a letter your students will be bringing home with important information on concert details and concert attire. This letter can also be found on my blog.
http://archwaylincolnmusic.blogspot.com/
At the concert this April, we will be doing an eye glass drive in partnership with the Chandler Chapter of the Lion's Club. We will be collecting used eye glasses for those in need. Please start looking for old eye glasses you have around the house that you might want to donate. The eye glasses can be for both children and adults. A flyer with more information on this outreach opportunity will be going home with students before Spring Break.
Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions you have! I look forward to seeing you at our Spring Concert!
Ms. Blasi
lblasi@archwaylincoln.org
3rd-5th Grade Music Teacher
In Language Arts this week, we are learning about poetry. Today, the students created their own poem made of rhyming couplets. Tomorrow, they will try their hands at haikus! On Friday, the students will all recite the poems they have been memorizing.
In Science, the students have their last meteorology test tomorrow. We spent this afternoon going over the study guide and there will be a review session in my classroom during lunch tomorrow. On Thursday, we will do some review packets to show the students the different types of questions they can expect on the AIMS test (April 4th).
In History, the students will take their last quiz on Arizona history on Friday. Students will be given the study guide tomorrow and we will review for the quiz on Thursday.
Today, your scholars had their first practice AZ Merit test. Today, they were able to play around in the testing platform and spent 90 minutes planning and writing an essay. On Friday, the students will practice the ELA and Math portion of the AZ Merit test. Just a reminder, there is a half day on Friday...the perfect way to begin spring break!
Ms. Blasi has sent us a message about the Spring Concert at the end of April:
Our Spring Music Concert is fast approaching. Please save the date!
Thursday, April 27th
K-2nd Grade - 5:30-6:15 PM
3rd-5th Grade - 6:30-7:30 PM
Both concerts will be held in the Lincoln Gym. Please be looking for a letter your students will be bringing home with important information on concert details and concert attire. This letter can also be found on my blog.
http://archwaylincolnmusic.blogspot.com/
At the concert this April, we will be doing an eye glass drive in partnership with the Chandler Chapter of the Lion's Club. We will be collecting used eye glasses for those in need. Please start looking for old eye glasses you have around the house that you might want to donate. The eye glasses can be for both children and adults. A flyer with more information on this outreach opportunity will be going home with students before Spring Break.
Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions you have! I look forward to seeing you at our Spring Concert!
Ms. Blasi
lblasi@archwaylincoln.org
3rd-5th Grade Music Teacher
In Language Arts this week, we are learning about poetry. Today, the students created their own poem made of rhyming couplets. Tomorrow, they will try their hands at haikus! On Friday, the students will all recite the poems they have been memorizing.
In Science, the students have their last meteorology test tomorrow. We spent this afternoon going over the study guide and there will be a review session in my classroom during lunch tomorrow. On Thursday, we will do some review packets to show the students the different types of questions they can expect on the AIMS test (April 4th).
In History, the students will take their last quiz on Arizona history on Friday. Students will be given the study guide tomorrow and we will review for the quiz on Thursday.
Monday, March 6, 2017
Week 10 Updates
Hello 4B Families,
We are approaching the end of the third quarter...only two weeks until spring break! Next week, the students will do a practice version of the AZ Merit tests. In preparation for this, I will be demonstrating how to navigate through the test later this week.
One other quick announcement: Please check each of your scholar's Archway sweaters and jackets. Several have gone missing from the classroom and I have been informed that names are present on the items of outwear.
In Language Arts this week, we have started reading short stories and exploring the differences in structure from novels. Starting on Wednesday, we will start learning about drama and the different types of plays. The students will be given a small part in a short play on Thursday and they will all perform it on Friday. If your scholar receives an animal as a part, he or she is more than welcome to create a mask to wear on the day of the performance. Just a reminder-all scholars should be working on memorizing his or her poem in preparation for the recitation next Friday, March 17th.
In History, we are wrapping up our Arizona unit by discussing the transition from territory to state and the development of our state government. We will also be discussing Native Americans and the creation of reservations.
In Science, we are also wrapping up our unit on meteorology. We have started learning some weather map symbols, and the students will get more practice in that later this week. Today, we play a 'flash quiz' science game with a mixture of questions about meteorology and questions they can expect to see on the upcoming AIMS test (April 4th). We will continue to review the different topics the students will be presented with on the test.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
We are approaching the end of the third quarter...only two weeks until spring break! Next week, the students will do a practice version of the AZ Merit tests. In preparation for this, I will be demonstrating how to navigate through the test later this week.
One other quick announcement: Please check each of your scholar's Archway sweaters and jackets. Several have gone missing from the classroom and I have been informed that names are present on the items of outwear.
In Language Arts this week, we have started reading short stories and exploring the differences in structure from novels. Starting on Wednesday, we will start learning about drama and the different types of plays. The students will be given a small part in a short play on Thursday and they will all perform it on Friday. If your scholar receives an animal as a part, he or she is more than welcome to create a mask to wear on the day of the performance. Just a reminder-all scholars should be working on memorizing his or her poem in preparation for the recitation next Friday, March 17th.
In History, we are wrapping up our Arizona unit by discussing the transition from territory to state and the development of our state government. We will also be discussing Native Americans and the creation of reservations.
In Science, we are also wrapping up our unit on meteorology. We have started learning some weather map symbols, and the students will get more practice in that later this week. Today, we play a 'flash quiz' science game with a mixture of questions about meteorology and questions they can expect to see on the upcoming AIMS test (April 4th). We will continue to review the different topics the students will be presented with on the test.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
Monday, February 27, 2017
Week 9 Updates
Hello 4B Families,
We have a busy week ahead of us! On Wednesday, Archway Lincoln is excited to host Jump Rope for Heart. Students will raise awareness about heart health through jump-roping. Coach Cook will be sending out more information, so keep an eye out for his email.
As some of you may have noticed, the dates for AZ Merit and AIMS have been posted on the Archway Lincoln calendar. Although we do not teach to the test, we want to make sure the students are familiar with the available tools on the test. Later on in the week, I will be walking through the test directions with the students following along. We will discuss the different tools and how to access them. Next week, the students will be able to explore the testing environment and use the features.
In Science this week, the students have a test tomorrow, which will cover the layers of the atmosphere, air masses, fronts, tornadoes, and hurricanes. We reviewed the study guide in class today and I will have a review session in the classroom during lunch.
In Language Arts, we are finishing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz tomorrow. On Thursday, the students will receive their essay prompt and begin pre-writing in preparation for the in-class essay on Friday. The students were given three poems today and they are responsible for selecting one to memorize by March 17th. We will be discussing these poems in the week leading up to spring break, in addition to a few of my favorites.
In History, the students will be taking another quiz either this Friday or next Monday, depending on how far we get with our notes tomorrow. Regardless of when the quiz will take place, the students will get their study guides tomorrow. The quiz will cover the three explorers we discussed in class, Spanish missionaries, and the Mexican-American War.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
We have a busy week ahead of us! On Wednesday, Archway Lincoln is excited to host Jump Rope for Heart. Students will raise awareness about heart health through jump-roping. Coach Cook will be sending out more information, so keep an eye out for his email.
As some of you may have noticed, the dates for AZ Merit and AIMS have been posted on the Archway Lincoln calendar. Although we do not teach to the test, we want to make sure the students are familiar with the available tools on the test. Later on in the week, I will be walking through the test directions with the students following along. We will discuss the different tools and how to access them. Next week, the students will be able to explore the testing environment and use the features.
In Science this week, the students have a test tomorrow, which will cover the layers of the atmosphere, air masses, fronts, tornadoes, and hurricanes. We reviewed the study guide in class today and I will have a review session in the classroom during lunch.
In Language Arts, we are finishing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz tomorrow. On Thursday, the students will receive their essay prompt and begin pre-writing in preparation for the in-class essay on Friday. The students were given three poems today and they are responsible for selecting one to memorize by March 17th. We will be discussing these poems in the week leading up to spring break, in addition to a few of my favorites.
In History, the students will be taking another quiz either this Friday or next Monday, depending on how far we get with our notes tomorrow. Regardless of when the quiz will take place, the students will get their study guides tomorrow. The quiz will cover the three explorers we discussed in class, Spanish missionaries, and the Mexican-American War.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Week 8 Updates
Hello 4B Families!
I apologize for the lateness of this blog post; this three-day weekend has me completely turned around! The field trip to the MIM on Friday was a HUGE success; we all had such a great time! I hope your scholar told you all about it over the weekend.
In Language Arts this week, we are quickly approaching the end of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Our last assessment will come in the form of an in-class essay next Friday. We will prepare for the essay on Thursday by completing a pre-writing map, which the students will be able to take home and refine prior to the quiz. After finishing our book, we will spend the last two weeks before spring break discussing short stories, plays, and poetry. The students will be given three poems next Monday, of which they will select one to memorize on March 17th. Speaking of memorizing poems, the students have been working on memorizing "The Violet" by Jane Taylor and it will be recited on Thursday of this week.
In Science, we finished our discussion of tornadoes and we moved on to discuss hurricanes today, which will be wrapped up by Thursday. Students will receive their meteorology study guides on Thursday, in preparation for next week's test (on Tuesday or Wednesday). By studying about these giants of weather, it gives us a great opportunity to discuss how they can affect human life.
In History, we have finished our discussion of ancient people in Arizona and we are moving on to discuss the influence of Spanish and Portuguese explorers in America. Although some of these explorers did not explore Arizona specifically, their explorations laid the foundation for additional discoveries.
Have a wonderful, short week and, as always, thank you for the continued support!
I apologize for the lateness of this blog post; this three-day weekend has me completely turned around! The field trip to the MIM on Friday was a HUGE success; we all had such a great time! I hope your scholar told you all about it over the weekend.
In Language Arts this week, we are quickly approaching the end of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Our last assessment will come in the form of an in-class essay next Friday. We will prepare for the essay on Thursday by completing a pre-writing map, which the students will be able to take home and refine prior to the quiz. After finishing our book, we will spend the last two weeks before spring break discussing short stories, plays, and poetry. The students will be given three poems next Monday, of which they will select one to memorize on March 17th. Speaking of memorizing poems, the students have been working on memorizing "The Violet" by Jane Taylor and it will be recited on Thursday of this week.
In Science, we finished our discussion of tornadoes and we moved on to discuss hurricanes today, which will be wrapped up by Thursday. Students will receive their meteorology study guides on Thursday, in preparation for next week's test (on Tuesday or Wednesday). By studying about these giants of weather, it gives us a great opportunity to discuss how they can affect human life.
In History, we have finished our discussion of ancient people in Arizona and we are moving on to discuss the influence of Spanish and Portuguese explorers in America. Although some of these explorers did not explore Arizona specifically, their explorations laid the foundation for additional discoveries.
Have a wonderful, short week and, as always, thank you for the continued support!
Monday, February 13, 2017
Week 7 Updates
Hello 4B Families,
A couple of reminders for the week:
In Language Arts this week, we will be taking our second quiz on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Tuesday, February 14th. By Friday, we will be through chapter 18. We are also starting our next packet to practice our analytical skills in Language Arts. The focus for this week is persuasive writing, which should be familiar to the students.
In History, we are having a quiz on the regions and ancient people of Arizona on Thursday, February 16th. I have passed out the study guides today and we are going over them as a class tomorrow.
In Science, we are finishing up our study of air masses and fronts and moving on to discuss thunderstorms.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
A couple of reminders for the week:
- PLEASE DO NOT BRING VALENTINES TO SCHOOL TOMORROW. At Great Hearts, we celebrate the virtues by focusing on kindness and friendship, not on candy and gifts. If your children brings in any Valentines, they will have to stay in their backpacks and taken home at the end of the day.
- Our class field trip to the Musical Instrument Museum is on Friday. If the student would like a snack, please bring a DRY snack as it will be eaten on the bus. Every lunch item must be disposable and packed in a paper or plastic bag. The sign-up for small group leaders was sent out this afternoon, and there is one spot left. We also need one person to let us borrow a cooler for the day. The link to sign up is here:
In Language Arts this week, we will be taking our second quiz on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Tuesday, February 14th. By Friday, we will be through chapter 18. We are also starting our next packet to practice our analytical skills in Language Arts. The focus for this week is persuasive writing, which should be familiar to the students.
In History, we are having a quiz on the regions and ancient people of Arizona on Thursday, February 16th. I have passed out the study guides today and we are going over them as a class tomorrow.
In Science, we are finishing up our study of air masses and fronts and moving on to discuss thunderstorms.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
Monday, February 6, 2017
Week 6 Updates
Hello 4B Families!
I have a couple of quick updates for you before I divulge this week's academic discoveries.
This Week: Field Day is this Thursday on February 9th. Debbie Sinykin sent out an email with information, including a link to the handbook for dress code and an additional sign up for parents to help our classroom, specifically. This Friday is Great Heart's Day in addition to being a Half Day. We will be doing a small activity in the classroom, which will focus on the virtue of Friendship.
Next Week: On Wednesday February 14th, we are being treated to a visit by the Arizona Opera. They will be performing Dvorak's 'Rusalka'. I believe Ms. Blasi will be discussing this piece with the students, but feel free to explore this piece with your child. Our class Field Trip will take place on Friday, February 17th. I will be sending out a sign up on Wednesday, February 8th after our staff meeting. The sign-up will include the details of the day, and I will need three parents to join us.
In Language Arts, we will be finishing up our next section of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and we will be taking a quiz on chapters 8-15 on Tuesday, February 14th. Students will be receiving their study guides on Thursday and we will review on Monday.
In History, we are learning about the original people who populated Southwest, and follow the trail to the people currently living in Arizona. We will be having our first quiz on Arizona history next Thursday, February 16th. Students will be receiving their study guides on Monday.
In Science, we are continuing our exploration of the atmosphere. Last week, we discussed how air pressure can impact our weather. This week, we are building on that concept by discussing the influence of temperature and air pressure on weather.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
I have a couple of quick updates for you before I divulge this week's academic discoveries.
This Week: Field Day is this Thursday on February 9th. Debbie Sinykin sent out an email with information, including a link to the handbook for dress code and an additional sign up for parents to help our classroom, specifically. This Friday is Great Heart's Day in addition to being a Half Day. We will be doing a small activity in the classroom, which will focus on the virtue of Friendship.
Next Week: On Wednesday February 14th, we are being treated to a visit by the Arizona Opera. They will be performing Dvorak's 'Rusalka'. I believe Ms. Blasi will be discussing this piece with the students, but feel free to explore this piece with your child. Our class Field Trip will take place on Friday, February 17th. I will be sending out a sign up on Wednesday, February 8th after our staff meeting. The sign-up will include the details of the day, and I will need three parents to join us.
In Language Arts, we will be finishing up our next section of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and we will be taking a quiz on chapters 8-15 on Tuesday, February 14th. Students will be receiving their study guides on Thursday and we will review on Monday.
In History, we are learning about the original people who populated Southwest, and follow the trail to the people currently living in Arizona. We will be having our first quiz on Arizona history next Thursday, February 16th. Students will be receiving their study guides on Monday.
In Science, we are continuing our exploration of the atmosphere. Last week, we discussed how air pressure can impact our weather. This week, we are building on that concept by discussing the influence of temperature and air pressure on weather.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
Monday, January 30, 2017
Week 5 Updates
Hello 4B Families!
I hope you all had a restful weekend and you had a chance to enjoy the gorgeous weather yesterday. I have a few dates for you all to keep on your radar.
In History, we are continuing our exploration of Arizona history. The students are very excited to begin work on their brochures and I cannot wait to see what they create! Please encourage your scholar to do their very best to create a professional looking product.
In Science, we are continuing our study of meteorology and shifting our focus to the atmosphere. We will be taking an in-depth look at the different layers of the atmosphere and how the sun's rays react as they penetrate through these layers to our surface.
Have a wonderful week and, as always, thank you for your continued support.
I hope you all had a restful weekend and you had a chance to enjoy the gorgeous weather yesterday. I have a few dates for you all to keep on your radar.
- Field Day, February 9th: If you are unfamiliar with Field Day, each classroom participates in athletic games in a celebration modeled after the traditions of ancient Greece. The city-state for our classroom is Crete and our classroom color is green. Students will be allowed to wear green athletic clothes on Field Day; please refer to the student handbook for guidelines on choosing appropriate attire. In addition to the athletic games, each classroom will be competing in an intellectual contest. Each room will be presented with curriculum-based questions from throughout the year. The fourth grade will begin the games at 11:00, and the games will continue until the end of the school day. If you have any questions, please contact our wonderful parent liaison, Debbie Sinykin.
- Great Hearts Day, February 10th: This year, we will be devoting one class period to the celebration of the virtue of friendship. Our classroom celebration will begin at 11:35 and continue until dismissal. As a reminder, next Friday is a half day. I will be coordinating with Mrs. Sinykin to create a sign-up for snacks and a couple of parent volunteers. Please remember that students are not to bring in any Valentine’s cards or treats for their classmates. We will take care of showing our appreciation for our friends during our party. If any student brings in Valentines or candy, we will need to put them in the backpack to be returned home.
- Field Trip, February 17th: Our grade will be going to the MIM (Musical Instrument Museum) in a couple of weeks! I will release more details as they become available, so be sure to check the blog for updates. Last year, we left shortly after school started and returned an hour before dismissal. I am not sure if the schedule will remain the same, but I wanted to give you a general idea in case anyone is interested in volunteering as a chaperone.
In History, we are continuing our exploration of Arizona history. The students are very excited to begin work on their brochures and I cannot wait to see what they create! Please encourage your scholar to do their very best to create a professional looking product.
In Science, we are continuing our study of meteorology and shifting our focus to the atmosphere. We will be taking an in-depth look at the different layers of the atmosphere and how the sun's rays react as they penetrate through these layers to our surface.
Have a wonderful week and, as always, thank you for your continued support.
Monday, January 23, 2017
Week 4 Updates
Hello 4B Families,
We are finally back to a normal schedule since returning from Winter Break...woo hoo!
In Language Arts, the students will be putting the finishing touches on their narrative essays. As it stands now, the students will be responsible for typing the final draft over the weekend. They may need some help formatting the dialogue, as it is a new concept for them. We are also taking our first Oz quiz on Wednesday, which will cover chapters 1-7. I gave the students their study guides today, which should be completed for homework. We will go over appropriate responses as a class tomorrow.
In Science, we are continuing our meteorology unit and began with a discussion about air pressure. The students will have a quiz on Friday and they will receive the study guide tomorrow. It is not very long and it will cover everything we have discussed about the water cycle and air pressure.
In History, we began our unit on Arizona history. This is always an exciting unit as the students have lots to share about their home state. We began the unit by discussing the 5 regions of the United States and exploring the differences (geographically, culturally, etc.) between each region.
A handout went home today with the girls about the upcoming Daddy-Daughter Dance. This event will take place on February 4th and more information can be found on the PSO website.
Field Day is coming up quickly! It will take place on Thursday, February 9th. For our grade, the festivities will take place during the second half of the day and the morning will be a normal school day. Please keep an eye out for more information (attire, team color, sign-ups) as we get nearer to the event.
Finally, I posted a link to the Lincoln Library on my blog underneath the Lincoln Links on the right-hand side. Your child encouraged to browse the library's selection prior to our library day (Thursday) to maximize their library time.
We are finally back to a normal schedule since returning from Winter Break...woo hoo!
In Language Arts, the students will be putting the finishing touches on their narrative essays. As it stands now, the students will be responsible for typing the final draft over the weekend. They may need some help formatting the dialogue, as it is a new concept for them. We are also taking our first Oz quiz on Wednesday, which will cover chapters 1-7. I gave the students their study guides today, which should be completed for homework. We will go over appropriate responses as a class tomorrow.
In Science, we are continuing our meteorology unit and began with a discussion about air pressure. The students will have a quiz on Friday and they will receive the study guide tomorrow. It is not very long and it will cover everything we have discussed about the water cycle and air pressure.
In History, we began our unit on Arizona history. This is always an exciting unit as the students have lots to share about their home state. We began the unit by discussing the 5 regions of the United States and exploring the differences (geographically, culturally, etc.) between each region.
A handout went home today with the girls about the upcoming Daddy-Daughter Dance. This event will take place on February 4th and more information can be found on the PSO website.
Field Day is coming up quickly! It will take place on Thursday, February 9th. For our grade, the festivities will take place during the second half of the day and the morning will be a normal school day. Please keep an eye out for more information (attire, team color, sign-ups) as we get nearer to the event.
Finally, I posted a link to the Lincoln Library on my blog underneath the Lincoln Links on the right-hand side. Your child encouraged to browse the library's selection prior to our library day (Thursday) to maximize their library time.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Week 3 Updates
Hello 4B Families!
I hope you all enjoyed the holiday weekend! I apologize for the delay in this week's blog post; Tuesday just seemed to fly by.
In Language Arts this week, we are continuing to work on our narrative essays by adding in dialogue. By next weekend, the students will be typing their final drafts (due on January 30th). We will be reading up to Chapter 7 in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Friday and our first quiz will be on Wednesday, January 25th. Study guides will go out on Monday and we will review answers as a class on Tuesday.
In Science, we are learning all about meteorology. Luckily, January has an interesting variety of weather so the students can observe what they have learned.
In History, we are finishing up our unit on Islam. As a team, we are still discussing if we will give the students a quiz next week. Once we decide, I will make sure the students know right away so they can prepare.
Just a reminder, picture day is on Friday! We also have our last day of MAP testing on Friday morning.
I hope you all enjoyed the holiday weekend! I apologize for the delay in this week's blog post; Tuesday just seemed to fly by.
In Language Arts this week, we are continuing to work on our narrative essays by adding in dialogue. By next weekend, the students will be typing their final drafts (due on January 30th). We will be reading up to Chapter 7 in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Friday and our first quiz will be on Wednesday, January 25th. Study guides will go out on Monday and we will review answers as a class on Tuesday.
In Science, we are learning all about meteorology. Luckily, January has an interesting variety of weather so the students can observe what they have learned.
In History, we are finishing up our unit on Islam. As a team, we are still discussing if we will give the students a quiz next week. Once we decide, I will make sure the students know right away so they can prepare.
Just a reminder, picture day is on Friday! We also have our last day of MAP testing on Friday morning.
Monday, January 9, 2017
Week 2 Updates
Hello 4B Families,
Tomorrow, I will be sending your children home with order forms for Picture Day on 1/20/17. Please keep in mind that these are not individual pictures, but the classroom picture.
The dates for MAP testing have been released and are as follows:
Students will receive their score sheets for Paul Revere's Ride tomorrow after the final student presents. I must say, I was completely blown away by how well each and every student recited the poem. Even those who could not make it through all the way were instantly supported with positive comments from their peers. In fact, the worse someone performed, the more feedback they received! That is my favorite part of this project; seeing the students support each other.
In Language Arts this week, we have started reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. We will be taking advantage of the fact that it is a familiar story to push the students into answering some bigger questions about writing. I am really excited to reach this new level in our study of literature! We will also begin adding dialogue into the narrative rough drafts written at the end of the last quarter. If your child no longer has that draft, that is ok! Students will be required to re-write their rough draft, no matter what.
In History, we started our unit on Islam. I am so excited for this topic! I love how new it is for most of the students and it is such a blast watching them think about places so different from America and Europe. We have already explored a very different culture in Ancient China and the students are already asking some really good questions about the history of Islam. We have a beautiful slideshow prepared for later in the week with images of mosques, palaces, and calligraphy. I want to emphasize that the focus is purely historical, with some descriptions of art and architecture. The role of Islam in the Middle Ages is key and as we cover the Middle Ages, we cannot have a meaningful discussion without learning how Islam shaped European life.
In Science, we started our new unit of Meteorology. This is a really fun topic, which lends itself to some fairly in-depth study. We began with a lesson on Aristotle, the founder of meteorology. Ask your child to classify 3 items in the spirit of Aristotle!
As always, thank you for your continued support!
Tomorrow, I will be sending your children home with order forms for Picture Day on 1/20/17. Please keep in mind that these are not individual pictures, but the classroom picture.
The dates for MAP testing have been released and are as follows:
- January 10th: Math
- January 13th: Reading
- January 20th: ELA (grammar)
Students will receive their score sheets for Paul Revere's Ride tomorrow after the final student presents. I must say, I was completely blown away by how well each and every student recited the poem. Even those who could not make it through all the way were instantly supported with positive comments from their peers. In fact, the worse someone performed, the more feedback they received! That is my favorite part of this project; seeing the students support each other.
In Language Arts this week, we have started reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. We will be taking advantage of the fact that it is a familiar story to push the students into answering some bigger questions about writing. I am really excited to reach this new level in our study of literature! We will also begin adding dialogue into the narrative rough drafts written at the end of the last quarter. If your child no longer has that draft, that is ok! Students will be required to re-write their rough draft, no matter what.
In History, we started our unit on Islam. I am so excited for this topic! I love how new it is for most of the students and it is such a blast watching them think about places so different from America and Europe. We have already explored a very different culture in Ancient China and the students are already asking some really good questions about the history of Islam. We have a beautiful slideshow prepared for later in the week with images of mosques, palaces, and calligraphy. I want to emphasize that the focus is purely historical, with some descriptions of art and architecture. The role of Islam in the Middle Ages is key and as we cover the Middle Ages, we cannot have a meaningful discussion without learning how Islam shaped European life.
In Science, we started our new unit of Meteorology. This is a really fun topic, which lends itself to some fairly in-depth study. We began with a lesson on Aristotle, the founder of meteorology. Ask your child to classify 3 items in the spirit of Aristotle!
As always, thank you for your continued support!
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Week 1 Updates
Hello 4B Families and Welcome Back!
It was so nice being able to meet and speak with you all during conferences on Tuesday and Wednesday. Your willingness to rearrange your schedules to meet with us truly demonstrates your commitment to the vision of this school and classroom. I only have a couple of quick updates for you as it is a short school week.
Project Week is going very well so far. I have been incredibly impressed with the caliber of the students' recitations. My favorite part of this particular project is the sense of accomplishment the students feel after completing such a long project. Additionally, they have all been very supportive of each other and are ready with positive feedback after each recitation.
I have just updated the blog with a picture of the next book we will be reading...The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. We will start the book on Monday, so please make sure your child brings it to school (if it isn't here already). I also put the 3rd Quarter reading group sign-up on the blog. I did not want to include a sign-up for the rest of the year, as we have quite a bit of testing in the 4th quarter. I want to ensure the volunteer dates are as accurate as possible to avoid any frustrations with rescheduling.
As usual, thank you for all you do to contribute to the success of the classroom.
It was so nice being able to meet and speak with you all during conferences on Tuesday and Wednesday. Your willingness to rearrange your schedules to meet with us truly demonstrates your commitment to the vision of this school and classroom. I only have a couple of quick updates for you as it is a short school week.
Project Week is going very well so far. I have been incredibly impressed with the caliber of the students' recitations. My favorite part of this particular project is the sense of accomplishment the students feel after completing such a long project. Additionally, they have all been very supportive of each other and are ready with positive feedback after each recitation.
I have just updated the blog with a picture of the next book we will be reading...The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. We will start the book on Monday, so please make sure your child brings it to school (if it isn't here already). I also put the 3rd Quarter reading group sign-up on the blog. I did not want to include a sign-up for the rest of the year, as we have quite a bit of testing in the 4th quarter. I want to ensure the volunteer dates are as accurate as possible to avoid any frustrations with rescheduling.
As usual, thank you for all you do to contribute to the success of the classroom.
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