Day 177-Math Summative Assessment

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we worked on our Me in 15 projects until our bus came. At 9:30 we lined up, went out to the parking lot and went to Finn Hill Junior High. First at FHJH we went on a tour of the whole school building. Then we went back to the Cafeteria and we listened to people talk about sports that are available, our schedule, etc. At 11:30 we came back to our school. We worked on writing a message to Mr. Luczak on a 3inches X3inches paper. When we finished we worked on our Me in 15. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did math. In math we took the summative assessment for fillings and Wrappings. When we finished the test we read quietly or worked on our Me in 15 so other people can finish the test. When we all finished the test we did book clubs. We got in our groups and read and did our jobs. After book clubs we watched a video about the legend of Troy. At 3:25 we packed up and left to go home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record

Day 176-Greece Videos

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we talked about what we were going to do for field day if it was raining. Then we played color tag. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did math. First we wrote down the objectives for the day in our math spirals and then worked on problem 5.3. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and Mr. Steele took the Writer’s Guild people out to the shared space to teach them how to make their own books while we worked on math and other things we needed to catch up on, like the me in 15 art project. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did social studies. We watched a video about Greece. Then at 2:20 we went to the computer lab to work on our powerpoints. When we finished we e-mailed it to Mr. Steele. Then we came back, packed up and left at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record

Day 175-Orchestra Assembly

Today we came in at 9:00 an unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up for the assembly. At the assembly the orchestra played there instruments and the choir sang their songs. After the assembly at 9:53 we came back in class to do our writing assessment. The assessment was to write an essay about someone in your life who deserves an award. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. At 1:05 we came back in from lunch recess and did the science assessment. The science assessment was on everything we have done in science. At 2:00 Mr. Steele gave us a short break. At 2:10 the break was over and we went back to working on the assessment. At 3:00 we had a free work period. At 3:20 people did their jobs and at 3:25 people stacked their chairs, packed up, and vacuumed the classroom. At 3:30 we went home.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Dampen – To smother or suppress, reduce in sound volume.

Day 174-3rd and 4th Grade Play

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we played games.For example, capture the flag, and playground games. After PE at 9:45 we came back in and we did word of the day. After word of the day we went over the math review packet we made that we worked on yesterday. At 10:32 we went out to first recess. After first recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. First we wrote down the objectives for the day in our math spirals. Then we worked on problem 5.2 in our math spirals where we filled out a table about things . After math we watched the video about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico we missed yesterday. 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we finished up watching the video about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. After the video we talked a little bit about the video. After talking about the video we went to the 3rd and 4th grade play. At 3:08 we came back and we worked on our Me in 15 art projects. At 3:25 we packed up, cleaned the classroom,and stacked our chairs and left to go home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Nearsighted – unable to see faraway objects.

Day 173-Band Performance

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and worked on the review we made yesterday. At 9:40 we lined up to go to library. In library we had people share their PowerPoint Presentation reports. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After first recess at 10:45 we came back in and we worked on the review for 5 minutes. Then we lined up to go to the band performance in the cafeteria. First we watched the 6th grade band play 2 pieces of music. Then we watched the junior high band play two songs from two different movies. At 11:40 we came back and we went over the math review. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did book clubs. We read and then we did our jobs. After book clubs we did social studies. We worked on the pages of the workbook we needed to finish. At 1:55 we packed up, vacuumed the classroom, and stacked our chairs and left at 2:00.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Finish Math Packet
Word of the Day:
Splendid – Glorious, having beauty and splendor.

Day 172-Math Review Questions

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. AT 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we played elimination. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did math. We got with a partner and thought of review questions about the whole Filling and Wrappings unit. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we finished up the review questions. After math we did science. We got in groups, talked about mirrors, then finished working on the paper for unit 14. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we worked on our Me in 15 art projects. Then we went to the computer lab to work on our slide for the moving up ceremony. While we were working, the patrol people came back from their field trip. Then we came back and we did social studies. We talked about the 4 forms of government and talked about our government. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Bring In Pictures for Powerpoint Slide
Word of the Day:
Ornate – fancy or elaborate.

Day 171-Greek Government

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to the computer lab. In the computer lab we started to work on our slide for the moving up ceremony. At 10:00 we came back and we did calendar math day 171. Then we split up into 3 groups and went over the math test. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We wrote down the objectives in our math spirals. Then we worked on problem 5.1 which we made scaled models of boxes. After math we did HIV and AIDS. We finished one of the quizzes and we learned about the blood cells in our blood. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we finished HIV and AIDS. We finished learning about the blood cells. Then we talked about preventing from HIV and what drugs have to do it. After HIV we did social studies. We simulated the Greek government by using songs. First we did Monarchy, then Oligarchy, then Tyranny, then at last Democracy. At 3:25 we packed up and left for the 3-day weekend at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Bring in Pictures for Powerpoint
Turn in Permission Slip for Barbecue
Word of the Day:
Engulf – devote oneself fully to, to flow over and cover completely.

Day 170 - Greece Video

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. AT 9:04 we lined up to go to music. In music we watched a video called STOMP and answered questions about it. Then we sang Don’t Stop Believing. After music at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 170. After calendar math we went over the math homework from last night. When we were done we passed the homework forward. At 10:36 we went out to first recess. After first recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We got out our equation sheets and took the check up for unit 4. AT 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch and recess at 1:05 we came back in and we had a substitute. His name was Mr. Chapman. First with the substitute we did science. We got in our groups and started working on unit 14. After science we did literacy. We were supposed to do Houghton Mifflin, but it turned out that we already did the worksheet, so instead we did social studies. First we watched the first video about Greece. Then we watched the second video. AT 3:25 we packed up and left at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Tureen – a large deep serving dish with a cover.

Day 169 - HIV and AIDS

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math day 169. When we finished, we went over the daily geometry and the daily equation. Then we passed our math homework from last night forward. After we all passed the homework forward, we did math. We wrote down the objectives in our math spirals. Then we started working on problem 4.3 in our math books. At 10:40 we lined up to go to library. In library we worked on our reports if we were not finished, and we shared if we were done. At 10:30 we went out to first recess. After first recess at 10:45 we came back in and we finished up math. After math we did science. In science we talked about the scientific method of setting up experiments while we took notes. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we learned about HIV and AIDS. First we took a quiz, then went over it. Then we read from the flipchart. After HIV we had Ninja Time to catch up on our work. At 1:55 we packed up, stacked our chairs, and left at 2:00.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
FW page 54 #17 – 25
Bonus # 29 – 31, 35
Bring CD’s for Social Studies
Word of the Day:
Prefect – a chief officer or magistrate.

Day 168 - Chapter Assessment

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. AT 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we got to choose what we wanted to do. We could do the rope swing, scooters, rope climbing, hula hoops, or jump ropes. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 168. AT 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess t 10:45 we came back in and we corrected our math homework and passed it forward. Then we did math. First we made a cheat sheet in the back of our math spiral with all the equations we learned this year. Then we estimated how many “rice cream cones” fit in one cylinder that had the same height as the cone. After we estimated that it was about one-third, we worked on problem 4.2 in our math spirals. Then we started science. We had people read about the mixing of light. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. If we wanted to, we ate our lunch in the classroom. After lunch and recess we came back in and we finished up science. We finished working on 12.1 in our science binders. After science we did social studies. We finished reading chapter 25 about Greece and took the assessment on chapter 25.When we finished the test, we worked on our compare and contrast paragraph, me in 15 years art, and when we finished all of it, we started our persuasive essay to persuade Mr. Steele to either to ban homework or just keep it. Then we did Book Clubs. We got in our groups, read, and did our jobs. At 3:25 we packed, stacked and vacuumed. At 3:30 we left.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Bring songs on CD or MP3
FW page 54 #9-16
Bonus #28,37
Word of the Day:
Gleaming – Produce a flash of light.

Day 167-Clay Spheres

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we did four activities on the ropes. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 167. Then we went over calendar math. First we went over the daily conversion. Then we went over the daily geometry. Last we went over the daily equation. After going over calendar math we started to do math. We got with our five o’clock partners. We got a ball of clay and made it into a sphere. Then we put a sheet of transparent plastic so it created a cylinder around the sphere. When we finished we used the sphere and cylinder to do 4.1. At 10:40 we had a five minute break. After the break we came back in and we finished working on math. After math we did rotations of book clubs and typing our persuasive essay and print it out. Then we came back and talked about what we wanted to leave behind for the legacy. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we worked on our me in 15 art or typed our persuasive essay. Then we got with our o’clock partners and we had 3 peers edit our printed persuasive essay. Then we went to the computer lab to re-type our final copy of our essay. At 3:25 we packed up and left at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
FW page 54 #1-8, 26
Word of the Day:
Fascinate – cause to be interested or curious.

Day 166-Me In 15 Years Art

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to the computer lab. In the computer lab we started to type our persuasive essays and learned how to get the document to be double-spaced for editing. At 10:00 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 166. Then we went over the daily geometry and the equation for calendar math. At 10:32 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we finished up math. After math we started our career drawing project. We got a picture of our head, and drew what we wanted to be in 15 years. Then we checked with Mr. Steele and colored it. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we worked on our drawing. After art we did social studies. We read 3 chapters from our social studies books. When we finished reading each chapter, we answered questions about what was written in the chapter. After social studies we did book clubs. We got in our groups, read for 15 minutes, and did our jobs. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Restrict – place limits on or limit access to.

Day 165 - Greek Reading

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music with Mrs. Malloy’s class. We sang Don’t stop believing with all the instruments. After music at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 165. At 10:38 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We wrote down the objectives and worked on 3.2 in our math spirals. After math we did writing. We wrote our conclusion for our persuasive essay. Then we had our 3 and 4 o’clock partners read and edit our paragraphs. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we had sex ed. After sex ed we did science. First we talked about what a colored filter does. We drew a diagram to see what bounces off of objects of different colors. Then we planned a science experiment. After science we did social studies. We read the intro paragraph about Greece and did the reading notes. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
FW Page 38 #2,8-12,26
Bonus #13-14,27
Word of the Day:
Grind – Crunch, reduce to small pieces by pounding.

Day 164 - Planning Field Day

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. AT 9:04 we lined up to go to PE with Mrs. Malloy’s class. In PE we chose what we wanted to be in charge of on field day. After PE we went to library. In library we saw different pieces of artwork and wrote a poem about one of them. After music we came back to put our things and we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did word of the day and calendar math day 165. Then we went over the calendar math. After going over calendar math we did math. First we wrote down the objectives in our math spirals. Then we worked on problem .1. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we had sex ed. At 1:55 we packed up and left to go home at 2:00.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Meddle – intrude in other peoples business.
FW page 38 # 1, 23
AP Packet page 115.

Day 162 - Don't stop believing

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. First we practiced the ukulele part of Don’t Stop Believing. Then we picked the people who will play that part for the graduation. Then we sung the whole song with all the parts in it. After music at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 162. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We wrote down the objectives and worked on 2.3. Then we took an ActiVote test. At 11:30 we had sex ed. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did social studies. We got in groups, found a place to settle, and traded goods. After social studies we did writing. We watched the other video, An Inconvenient Truth. Then we had Ninja Time to work on the things we needed to work on. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Budge – stir or move slightly.

Day 161 - The Day With Ms.Illingworth

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked.We did our word of the day and our calendar math.At 9:15 Ms.Illingworth came in and taught us about career awareness.In career awareness we learned about the seven intelligences.The seven intelligences were language,math-logic,musical,artistic-spatial,physical,social,and self intelligence.At 10:30 we went out to recess.When recess was over at 10:45 we came back in and filled out My Trail of Good Experiences.Then we graphed ourselves on the seven intelligences.Then we looked at the six personality types.The personality types are doers,thinkers,creators,helpers,persuaders,and organizers.We started the first part of the video.AT 12:10 we went to lunch recess.At 1:05 we came back in and watched the second part of the video.While we were watching the video we checked off the parts that we thought we were in the six personality types.After that we took the personality quiz and found out if we were language,math-logic,musical,artistic-spatial,physical,social,and self intelligence.After the quiz we found out what jobs fit with which intelligence and personality.At 3:25 we packed,stacked,and vacuumed.3:30 school was over and we left to our houses.

Day 160 - Geography Challenge:Greece

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. In music we sang Don’t Stop Believing. After music we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 160. After calendar math we went over the math homework from last night. Then we did math. We worked on 2.2 in our math spirals. At 10:38 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we finished working on math. After math we did writing. We worked on our 3rd paragraph of our persuasive essay. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did literacy. We read a story and worked on questions about the story. After literacy we did social studies. We started to learn about Greece. We worked on the geography challenge and labeled countries and empires on a map in our workbooks. At 3:25 we packed up and left to go home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
FW page 24 # 4-6, 23
Bonus #28
Word of the Day:
Sway – move back and forth or sideways.

Day 159 - Colored Filters

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math day 159. After calendar math we did math. We worked on 2.1 in our math spirals. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did writing. We re-wrote our 2nd paragraph in our persuasive essay. Then we watched a video supporting the side in global warming that it was not caused of human activity. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did science. We got in our groups and we did an experiment using colored filters. At 1:55 we packed up and left at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
FW page 24 #1-3, 20
Bonus #21-22
Word of the Day:
Banquet – a ceremonial dinner party for many people

Day 158 - MSP Math Test

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we played a volleyball game close to a regulation game. After PE at 9:45 we came back in and we did word of the day and calendar math day 157. Then we went over calendar math. After calendar math we corrected our math homework from last Thursday. At 10:32 we went out to first recess. After first recess at 10:45 we came back in and we took a test using our ActiVotes. After math we did writing. First we discussed how to write our second paragraph of our essay, then thought of an example using people’s topics. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After recess at 1:05 we came back in and we wrote our second paragraphs. Then we traded with a peer and read the paragraphs. After writing we did social studies. First we read from our books and answered questions. After social studies we did book clubs. We got in our groups and read, did the jobs. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Parcel – things wrapped together in a package.

Day 157 - Book Clubs

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we played a volleyball game close to a regulation game. After PE at 9:45 we came back in and we did word of the day and calendar math day 157. Then we went over calendar math. After calendar math we corrected our math homework from last Thursday. At 10:32 we went out to first recess. After first recess at 10:45 we came back in and we took a test using our ActiVotes. After math we did writing. First we discussed how to write our second paragraph of our essay, then thought of an example using people’s topics. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After recess at 1:05 we came back in and we wrote our second paragraphs. Then we traded with a peer and read the paragraphs. After writing we did social studies. First we read from our books and answered questions. After social studies we did book clubs. We got in our groups and read, did the jobs. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Parcel – things wrapped together in a package.

Day 156 - Silk Road

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. In music we sung our version of don’t stop believing.Then we played Don't Stop Believing on the ukuleles. After music at 9:45 we came back and we had time to work on thins we needed to finish. Then we did math. We worked on 1.4 in our math spirals. At 10:38 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we finished up math. After math we did writing. We worked on writing our two reasons to finish our introduction paragraph of our persuasive essays. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 1:05 we came back in and we did science. We drew waves for each color. Then we read an article from our science books. After science we did book clubs. We got in our groups, read for 20 minutes and did our jobs. After book clubs we did social studies. We read about the Silk Road from our books. At 3:25 we packed up and left at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
FW page 10 #10 - 14
AP Packet page # 114
Word of the Day:
Snout – a long projecting part of an animal’s head, usually a nose

Day 155 - Volume

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. We corrected our homework we did the night before. At 9:45 we headed to library. In library we started our book reports for the book we have been reading. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we got out our math work and started working on lesson 1.3. At 11:33 we started to do science. In science we looked at wave lengths. At 12:10 we went to lunch recess. After lunch at 12:35 we played a basketball game in the gym with Mr. Steele for recess. When recess was over at 1:05 we came back in and finished up our science work.

Homework

Read 30 minutes

Reading Record

FW page 10 #8-9, 25

Bonus #26, 27, 31

Word of the Day:

Gallop- A fast pace of a horse

Day 154 - Project Alert Posters

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we played the floppy fish game with bumps. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 154. After going over calendar math we corrected our math homework from last night. Then we passed it forward then we did math. We worked on 1.3 in our math spirals. After math we did social studies. We finished reading about the Han dynasty and then took the unit assessment. At 12:10 we went to lunch. At 12:35 we went to the gym to play a game of Battlefield. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and some people went to the art and science room to take the algebra placement test. While they were gone we tried to finish our social studies test and our wanted posters. At 2:20 we had project alert. We got in groups and we made posters. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• FW page 10 #5 – 7, 19
• Bonus #18 – 24
• Word of the Day:
  Embers – hot fragments of wood or burning coal.

Day 153 - May Calendar

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. In music we worked on the verses for don’t stop believing. After music at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day. Then we went over the test on coverings and surroundings. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we set up the may calendar math. After calendar math we turned in our coverings and surroundings book and got our new math books. Then we worked on 1.1 from our new fillings and wrapping books. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did writing. We worked on our introduction paragraphs of our persuasive essay. Then we switched with our partners so they could read it. After we read each other’s papers, we improved it. Then we had another partner read and evaluate. After writing we did science. We read about Newton’s experiment and rainbows. After science we did social studies. We read about the Han dynasty. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• FW page 10 #1-3,15-16
• Word of the Day:
  Flank – the side of a military formation.

Day 151 - Cake!

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to the computer lab. In the lab first we looked up our mystery locations, and then we worked on our persuasive essays. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did word of the day and calendar math day 152. Then we passed our homework forward and reviewed what we did in coverings and surroundings for the test. After the review we took the test. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 12:35 we went out to the lower field to play capture the flag. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we worked on our test. When we all finished we did At 3:00 we opened the wall and ate cakes from the triple dime a dip cake auction. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Goblin – a

Day 150 - Mystery Class

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math day 150. After calendar math we went over the daily equation and our math homework from last night. At 9:40 we lined up to go to library. In library we went over the worksheet we did last week. At 10:32 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We worked on 5.3 in our math spiral which we figured out how to get the area of a circle. After math we did social studies. We read a little bit about the Han dynasty. We At 12:10 we went to lunch. After lunch at 12:35 we came back to the classroom to have the final race in the Mario kart tournament. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did Mystery Class. We got logged on to a computer and tried to figure out our locations. At 1:55 we packed up and left at 2:00.
Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• CS page 78 # 15
• AP Packet page 70&72
• Word of the Day:
  Dungeon – a dark cell underground where prisoners can be held.

Day 149 - Project Alert Video

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we played the floppy fish game. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 149. Then we corrected our math homework from last night. After we passed the homework forward we did math. We worked on 5.2 which we had to figure out the area, circumference, and diameter of circles. After math we did writing. We started writing the first paragraph of our persuasive essays. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 12:35 we came back and we did the Mario kart tournament. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did science. First we talked about what we did yesterday. Then we simulated light with water. After the simulation we did the worksheet and compared the two different kinds of simulations, using bb’s and water. After science we had project alert. First we watched two videos. Then we had a pop quiz. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• CS page 78 # 5 – 11, 39
• Bonus # 12 – 14, 48
• Parent Interview ( Project Alert)
• Writer's Guild Work
• Word of the Day:
  Quill – a pen made from a bird’s feather.

Day 148 - Model of light

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we warmed up and then we played the floppy fish game. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 148. Then we did math. We wrote down the objectives in our spiral and we worked on 5.1. After math we did social studies. We started reading about the Han Dynasty. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 12:35 we came back and we did the 4 games for the Mario kart tournament wild card. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did writing. We thought about our persuasive essay. After writing we did book clubs. Then we did science. We started working on unit 7. First we talked about energy transformations, and scientific models. Then we simulated the movement of light with a tube and BB's. After science we had Ninja Time to work on finishing our science and our emperor of Qin posters. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• CS page 78 # 1 – 3,47
• Bonus # 4
• Word of the Day:
  Wheeze – to breathe with difficulty making a whistling sound.

Day 147 - Book Clubs

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to the computer lab. In the computer lab we learned how to use Microsoft Excel. At 9:55 we came back from the computer lab and we did word of the day and calendar math day 147. After calendar math we corrected our math homework from last night. Then we did math. We worked on 4.4 with partners of our choice. Then we went over the questions. After math we did social studies. In social studies we took a test and worked on our posters. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did social studies. We worked on our posters. After social studies we did writing. We wrote a beginning paragraph to an argument. After writing we did book clubs. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework

• Read 30 minutes


• Reading Record


• Word of the Day:
  Corridor – an enclosed passageway, rooms usually open into it.

Day 146 - Science Experiment

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. In music we played Jeopardy. At 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 146. Then we corrected our math homework from last night. At 10:40 we had a 5 minute break. At 10:45 we did math. We worked on 4.3. After math we did social studies. In social studies we finished reading about the Qin dynasty. Then we made a poster about the emperor of Qin. After social studies we did science. We got in our groups and we did an experiment with light. At 3:25 we packed up and left at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
CS # 22 – 31
Bonus # 38 – 39
Word of the Day:
Pompously – acting with vanity or arrogance.

Day 145 - Skits

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math day 145. After calendar math we corrected our math homework from last night. At 9:40 we lined up to go to library. In library we At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math lesson 4.2 working on parallelograms. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 12:35 we came back to the classroom and we finished the first round of the Mario Kart tournament. After lunch we returned to class and performed our social studies skits simulating the Qin dynastyand their treatment of Confucian scholars. At 1:55 we packed up and we left at 2:00.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
CS page 60 9 - 20, 33
Bonus #34 - 35
Word of the Day:
Scuttle – to move about or proceed in a hurry.

Day 144 - Project Alert

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. AT 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we started the volleyball unit. After PE at 9:45 we went to the computer lab. In the computer lab we tried the computer testing system. After the computer lab we ran around the school building once. Then we came back and we went over the last math test. After going over the math test we went over our math homework from last night. After the math homework we did writing. We finished and shared our ads. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 12:35 we came back and we had the Mario Kart tournament. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did social studies. We got in our groups and we discussed our skit for our act-it-out. After social studies we had Project Alert. First we discussed our ads we brought. Then we watched a video. At 3:25 we packed up and left at 3:30.
Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• AP Packet page 72 - 75
• Word of the Day:
  Anxiously – acting nervously or worry some.

Day 143 - Writing Ads

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. First we read about our last composer, did the word search and talked about the Jeopardy. After music at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 143.Then we did math. We worked on 4.1 in our math spirals. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did science. We got in our groups and we did an experiment with a light bulb. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we finished our experiment. After the experiment we answered questions about the experiment. After science we did book clubs. We got in our groups and read. After book clubs we did writing. We wrote ads for products. At 3:25 we packed up and left at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
CS Page #1 – 8, 32
Word of the Day:
Dormitory – a large sleeping room containing several beds.

Day 142 - Carnival

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:09 we lined up to go to the computer lab. In the computer lab we sat with our Mystery Class groups and we worked on our business letters, our top 10 book list, and figuring out the mystery location. At 10:00we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 142. Then we corrected our math homework from last night. At 10:40 we had a 5 minute break. At 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We took an assessment on unit 3. When we finished the test we read or worked on things we owed Mr. Steele. After math we did literacy. We wrote about both sides of an argument. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did social studies. We got in our groups. First we read 3 chapters. Then we acted out how the great wall was built. After social studies we did science. We finished watching the science video we started yesterday. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Math AP page 68-70 (Ignore if going to the Carnival)
Word of the Day:
Cram – to put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled.

Day 141 - Science Video

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. First in music we learned about another composer. Then we wrote lyrics for don’t stop believing. At 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 141. Then we corrected our math homework from last night. After we passed our homework forward, we did math. In math we worked on 3.4 in our math spirals. After math we did science. First we finished our scientific method paper for the experiment we did yesterday. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did literacy. We shared our paragraphs about the facts we wrote. After literacy we did social studies. We talked a little bit about the Qin Emperor. After social studies we had Ninja Time to get caught up on our work. After Ninja Time we watched a science video about light. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• CS page 44 #23 – 25 , 39 – 40
• Word of the Day:
  Vault – jump across or leap over and obstacle.

Day 140 - Science Experiment

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math day 140. After calendar math we corrected our math homework from last night. At 9:40 we lined up to go to the computer lab. In the computer lab we finished our business letters, made our top 10 book list, and researched our Mystery Class locations. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We worked on Coverings and Surroundings lesson 3.3 in our math spirals. After math we did literacy. In literacy we did persuasive writing. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did science. At 1:55 we packed up and went home at 2:00.
Homework

• Read 30 minutes
• Reading Record
• CS page 44 # 21 – 22 , 35 – 36
• Bonus # 37 – 38
• Word of the Day:
  Astonishment – Amazement or great surprise.

Day 138 - Daoism & Legalism

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we went to PE. In PE we did the time run. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 138. Then we did math. We worked on 3.1 in our math spirals. After math we talked about debates. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did social studies. First we simulated Daoism. Then we did Legalism where we got punished for bad behavior. After social studies we did Mystery Class. We graphed our data and got clues. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
CS page 44 # 1 – 6
Word of the Day:
Mutter – mumble, talk unclearly in a low voice.

Ideas for persuasive writing
• War
• Taxes
• Healthcare
• Hunger
• Nuclear Disarmament
• Oil and Energy
• Military
• Poverty
• Global Warming
• Genetic Manipulation
• Cloning
• Pollution
• Animal Protection
• Robotics
• Schools
• Crime

Day 137 - Confucianism

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to lab. In the lab we worked on our business letters. Then we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we corrected our math homework from last night. Then we worked on 1.3 in our math spirals. When we were done we talked about all the questions. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we finished Wrinkle in Time. Then we did social studies. We got in groups with an elder and we read chapter 21.3 from our books. After social studies we watched a science video.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Phoenix – a legendary bird said to burn up and emerge from the ash as a new bird

Day 136 - Dinosaur Ghosts

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. In music we learned about Ravel. After music at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 136. Then we corrected our math homework from last night. For recess we stayed in to catch up on our work. Then we did science. In science we looked for energy in a picture in our science notebooks. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did literacy. We worked on our Dinosaur packets. After literacy we did social studies. First we read chapter 21.1 as a class. Then we read a couple pages of Wrinkle in Time. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
CS page 10 # 7, 9 – 15, 28
Bonus # 8, 29, 30 , 39
Word of the Day:
Transfiguration – a striking change in appearance, character or circumstances.

Day 135 - Light

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math. At 9:20 we lined up in the order tallest to shortest and went to the music room to get our class picture taken. Then we went to library. In library we worked with the almanacs again. At 10:30 we came back and went out to recess. At 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We got our new books and worked on the first unit. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did science. We got in our groups and observed a flashlight, and a tea candle. At 1:55 we packed up and went home at 2:00.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
CS Page 10 # 1 – 5
Bonus # 6
Word of the Day:
Gloom – a state of partial or total darkness

Day 133 - Welcome back

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked our things. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. In music we did our composer books and listened to don’t stop believing. At 9:45 we came back and did word of the day and started April calendar math. At 10:30 we went to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and did variables and patterns lesson 3.3. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 12:35 we played battlefield in the gym. After lunch and recess at 1:05 we came back in did science. In science we started the light unit. At 2:10 we read wrinkle in time chapter 11. At 3:25 we packed stacked and vacuumed and at 3:30 we went home.

Homework

Reading 30 minutes

Reading Record

VP pg.55 Q# 13-20 +38-39

Word of the day:

Circumstances- A condition that influences an event or activity.

Day 132 - Squid Dissection

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to the computer lab. There we worked on writing a business letter. At 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 132. Then we did math. We got in our groups of choice and we worked on 3.2 in our math books. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we kept on working on math. After math we did mystery class. We got in our groups and we graphed data for 2 days. After mystery class we had 10 minutes to finish working on our Houghton Mifflin packets from yesterday. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 12:35 we went to the gym to play elimination with the new gatorskin balls. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did science. First we observed our bacteria. Then we did the squid dissection. We talked about how to do it and the safety rules. Then we finally got to do it. After the squid dissection we had Ninja Time to get caught up on our work and finish our Houghton Mifflin literacy packets. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Snuggle – to import or export illegally by stealth

Day 131 - China Video

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we played color tag. After PE at 9:30 we watched the 5th grade play. After the play at 10:20 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 131. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We got in our math groups and we worked on 3.2 from our math books. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did literacy with Ms. Moon. We worked on a packet that goes with the Houghton Mifflin books. We read a story about dinosaurs. After literacy we did social studies. We worked on processing 20 and preview 21. When we finished we kept on working on our Houghton Mifflin. Then we watched a 20 – minute long video about China. After the video we worked on our literacy packets and had time to get caught up on our work we owed Mr. Steele. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record

Word of the Day:
Infernal – extremely evil or cruel

Day 130 - Secret Garden Video

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math day 130. After calendar math we corrected our math homework from last night. At 9:40 we went to library. In library we used the almanacs to work on a worksheet. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We worked on 3.1 in our math books with our 6 o’clock partners. After math we did science. We watched a video called the secret garden. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 12:35 we went to the gym to play basketball. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we finished the video we started watching before lunch. At 1:55 we packed up and went home at 2:00.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
VP page 55 # 1 – 4 , 21 – 22
Bonus # 27, 43
Word of the Day:
Ravine – a deep narrow and steep-sided valley.

Day 129 - Project Alert

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we played soccer on scooters. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 130. Then we corrected our math homework from last night. After we finished correcting our math homework we started the check up for unit 2. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we worked on our check up tests. After the check-up we had time to catch up on our work. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 12:35 we went outside to play capture the flag. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did literacy. We read chapter 10 from Wrinkle in Time and drew the squid monster. After literacy we had Project Alert. We watched a video and talked about it. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
AP p. 8&9
Wrinkle in time chapter 8&9 questions
Amazing insects questions
Word of the Day:
Stalactite – A cylinder of calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of a cave

Day 128 - Bacteria Observation

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we rode scooters and played games on them. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 129. Then we corrected our math homework from over the weekend. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We worked on problem 2.3 in our math books. After math we started science. In science we observed our bacteria we collected on Thursday. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we finished up the bacteria observation. After science we did social studies. We got into our pairs and we finished up the artifact activity we started on Thursday. Then we took a test about ancient China. After social studies we had Ninja Time to get caught up on our work. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
VP page 35 #8 – 14 , 19
Bonus #24
Word of the Day:
Stalagmite – a cylinder of calcium carbonate projecting upward from a cave floor.

Day 127 - Shang Tomb

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked our things. At 9:04 we headed down to music. In music we did our composer books. After music at 9:45 we came back in and worked on our word of the day and calendar math day 127. Then we corrected our math homework from last night. At 10:30 we went on out for recess. When recess ended at 10:45 we came back in and worked on math. In math we did problem 2.2 in our VP math books. After math we did science, in science we collected bacteria from 4 different places. At 12:10 we went out to lunch recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we did social stuies. In social studies we moved our desk and went in a "tomb". In the tomb we pretendded that we were archeologist in the year 3000 B.C.E. We found our partners, collected cards, and decoded them to find our answers. After social studies we started ninja time at 3:00. At 3:20 people did there jobs and at 3:25 we packed, stacked, and vacumed. When it hit 3:30 we all left the class and went home.

Homework:

Read 30 minutes

Reading Record

VP page 35 # 5-7 + 22-23

Bonus #17-18

Word of the Day:

Totter- Move without being stable.

Day 126 - Art Docent

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math day 126. After calendar math we corrected our math homework from last night. At 10:40 we lined up to go to library. In library we did At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did AT 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 12:35 we went to the gym to play After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did a native American art project with clay and paper. At 1:55 we packed up and went home at 2:00.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Cobbled – crudely or roughly assembled.

Day 125 - Math Quiz

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we played basketball. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 125. After calendar math we corrected our math homework from last night. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We took a checkup quiz for unit 1. At 11:55 we packed up and went home at 12:00.
Homework

Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
AP Packet page 1 – 3
Word of the Day:
Cauldron – A very large pot used for boiling.

Day 124 - Half Day

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. In music we read about Brahms and we did a little bit of the ukuleles. After music at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 124 and over the weekend. After calendar math we did math. We worked with our 4 o’clock partners on 1.5 in our math books. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we finished up the math. After math we worked on our Wrinkle in Time questions and the questions from the science reading. Then some people went to get sack lunches. At 11:55 we packed up and went home at 12:00.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
VP page 15 # 10 – 12, 25
Bonus # 29, 30
Word of the Day:
Puncture – piece with a pointed object.

Day 123 - Science Quiz

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math day 123. After calendar math we lined up to go to the computer lab. In the computer lab we typed our narrative we worked on yesterday in literacy. Then we came back and we corrected our math homework from last night. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we worked on problem 1.4 in our Variables and Patterns math books. After math we did science. We read a story from the green books and we talked about it. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 12:35 we went to the gym to play Basketball with rotations. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did literacy. We finished reading chapter 9. After literacy we did science. We took a quiz. When we finished we worked on the questions for chapters 8 and 9 for Wrinkle in Time. Then we had Ninja Time to get caught up on our work. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Flutter – move along rapidly and lightly, skim or dart.

Day 122 - Social Studies Processing

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. In music we finished watching the Liszt video. After music we did word of the day and calendar math day 122. After calendar math we corrected our math homework from last night. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We finished up what we were working on yesterday. After math we did science. We worked on finishing up our experiment. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we talked about 3D animation and Mr. Steele showed us the program, 3D studio Max to make 3D. Then we did literacy. We got our yellow spirals and we rewrote our introduction for our “Explode The Moment” stories. After literacy we did social studies. We worked on processing for chapter 19. After social studies we read a little bit of Wrinkle in Time. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework

Read 30 minutes

Reading Record

VP page 15 # 4, 5, 26

Word of the Day:

Swoop – Pounce, move down as if in attack

Day 121 - Cockroach Investigation

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math day 121. After calendar math we corrected our math homework from last night. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We worked on both 1.2 and 1.3 of our VP math books. We made a graph for both of the problems with our 3 o’clock partners. After math at 11:30 we did science. We got in our science groups and we worked with the cockroaches. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did the science experiment. At 1:55 we packed up and went home at 2:00.
Homework
Read30 minutes
Reading Record
VP page 15 # 1- 3, 18 – 20
Word of the Day:
Wriggle –

day 120 - project alert

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we played Captain Ball. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 120. Then we finished up our social studies test. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We got our VP books and we worked on 1.1. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did science. We got in our groups and we worked with cockroaches. After science we had the Project Alert class. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
VP page 15 # 13 – 17
Word of the Day:
Expel – force to leave or move out

Day 119 - Math Test

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we played Captain Ball. After PE we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 119. Then we corrected our math homework from Friday. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We took a summative assessment on the unit “How Likely is it?” After we finished we read. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we finished up our math tests. After math we did science. We got in our 1 o’clock partners and we worked on the reading questions about insects. After science we did social studies. We took an ActiVote and a paper test. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.
Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Crackpot – an eccentric person with bizarre ideas.

Day 118 - Wrinkle in Time Outside

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to the computer lab. In the computer lab we worked on our science questions and looked up a organelle in a cell and wrote about it. At 10:00 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 118. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We got with our 12 o’clock partners and we played a game. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did social studies. We discussed the reading notes. After social studies we did science. We watched a video about microscopic bugs. After science we packed up and went outside. Outside we read Wrinkle in Time. At 3:30 we went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Flicker – to flash on and off.

Day 117 - Ninja Time

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. In music we watched the video on Liszt. After music at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 116. Then we corrected our math homework from last night. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We wrote down the objectives for today in our math spirals and talked about gene combinations. Then we worked on 4.2 in our math spirals. After math we had time to catch up on everything we needed to do. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we had Ninja Time to catch up on our work the whole afternoon. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
HL page 62 #3 – 7, 18
Bonus # 19, 27
Word of the Day:
Quivering – shaking or shivering

Day 116 - Art Docent

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math day 116. After calendar math we started to correct our math homework from last night. At 9:40 we went to library. In library we went in the computer lab to finish anything we needed to finish. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we finished correcting our math homework from last night. Then we did math. We surveyed people in our class for genetic traits. Then we worked on 4.1 from our math books. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 12:35 we went to the gym to play Battlefield. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did art. We created animals out of wire. At 1:55 we packed up and went home at 2:00.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
HL page 62 # 1,2, 13,14
Bonus 15 – 17
Word of the Day:
Dangle – to hang freely

day 115 - Multiple Intelligence Quiz

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we played a game. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we started setting up calendar math for March. At 10:00 our UW buddies came and we worked with them for the last time. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we finished setting calendar math for March. After calendar math we did math. We took a quiz and did an experiment of the game “Toss 2 Chips” with our partners. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we had time to work on our “The Girl Who Married the Moon” questions, 15 years from now writing, and anything else we needed to finish. At 1:45 we went to the computer lab. First we took the Multiple Intelligence quiz. Then we went on the FOSS online system and did science. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
AP Packet page 106, 107
Word of the Day:
Parchment – a thin animal skin used for writing upon.

Day 114 - Social Studies

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we finished up calendar math for February, stapled it, and turned it in. At 9:15 we lined up to go to the gym/commons to watch the all school play, Cinderella with a twist. After the play at 10:20 we came back and we worked on finishing our writing assessment from Friday and calendar math for February. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we finished working on the writing assessment and catching up on our work. Then if we finished, we wrote about the career we would have 15 years from now and why we chose to have that career. After catching up on our work we corrected our math homework from Friday night. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we finished up the math we were doing. After math we did rotations between the microscopes, mystery class, literacy, and social studies. Then we did social studies. We got in our groups and we worked on all three reading notes pages. After social studies we did writing. We wrote about our future career 15 years from now. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
HL page 44 # 10, 27, 28, 33
Bonus # 29 – 30, 34 – 35
Word of the Day:
Sneer – A disrespectful smile

Day 113 - Writing Assessment

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to the computer lab. In the computer lab we worked on our Where I’m from poems. Then we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 113. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We wrote down the objectives for today in our math spirals and worked on 3.2 in our math books. After math we did rotations. We rotated between microscopes, mystery class and Houghton Mifflin. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did writing. We took a writing assessment. After the writing assessment we had Ninja Time to get caught up on our work. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework

Read 30 minutes

Reading Record

HL page 44 # 7 – 9, 22

Bonus # 23 – 26

Word of the Day:

Twang – a sharp vibrating sound.

Day 112 - Reading

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. First in music we played the fling the teacher game. Then we worked on our composer books. After music at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 112. Then we went over the test we did. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we corrected our math homework from last night. After math we did science. We watched a video about Euglena and Flagellates on YouTube. Then we drew it and wrote about it. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did social studies. We got in our groups to finish our China posters and work on reading notes 19. After social studies we did literacy. We read a folktale about the moon and wrote a summary. Then we had Ninja Time to get caught up on our work. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Gibber – Speak rapidly and constantly

Day 111 - Science Video

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math day 111. After calendar math we corrected our math homework from last night. At 9:40 we lined up to go to library. In library we did At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We worked on 3.1 from our math books. We made spinners and did an experiment. After math we did science. We watched a video and worked on page 19 in our science notebooks. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did social studies. We got in our groups and we worked on finishing up our China posters. Then we had Ninja Time to get caught up on our work. At 1:55 we packed up and went home at 2:00.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
HL page 44 # 1 – 6, 11 – 17
Bonus # 31 – 32
Word of the Day:
Deafening – loud enough to cause hearing loss.

Day 110 - Microscopic Video

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we played Bump. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 110. Then we corrected our math homework from last night. Then our UW buddies came and we worked with them until recess. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We took a 3 page long test about probabilities. Then we watched a science video about microscopic Protists. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did social studies. We got in our groups and we worked on our poster about China. After social studies we did literacy. We wrote about a small moment and “exploded” it. Then we started reading chapter 8 from A Wrinkle in Time. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
AP Packet page 102-103
Word of the Day:
Slither – To pass or move smoothly and discreetly

Day 109 - 3D Map Of China

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we did basketball. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 109. Then we wrote down the objectives for today in our math spirals. We started working on 2.4 from our math books. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we conducted an experiment with the three coins. Then we finished working on problem 2.4. After math we did science. We started reading about paramecium. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did science. We finished reading and worked on the questions. After science we did social studies. We got in our groups and we worked on making a 3D map of China. Then we had Ninja Time. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
How likely is it page28 #10 – 12, 32
Bonus # 33, 37
Word of the Day:
Tantrum – a display of bad temper.

Day 108 - DIG Story

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to the computer lab. In the computer lab we worked on typing up our DIG story and finishing our I Am From Poems. At 10:00 we went back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 108. Then we corrected our math homework from last night. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. Mr. Steele assigned us pairs and we worked on 2.3 from our HL math books. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 12:35 we went to the gym to play basketball. After recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did science. We had rotations for the microscopes. After science we did social studies. We talked about the China Map we were doing on Monday. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework

Read 30 minutes

Reading Record

Word of the Day:

Knickerbockers – Pants that end above the knees