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

Day 107 - DIG Artifact Analysis

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. In music we learned about Robert Schumann. After music at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 107. 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 started math. We started to work on 2.3 from our HL math books. But then Mr. Steele couldn’t find the bags for the experiment we were doing so we had time to work on our “I am from” poems. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did DIG. We got in our teams and we analyzed the other team’s artifacts. After DIG we had Ninja Time to get caught up on our work. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
AP Packet page 100, 101
Word of the Day:
Hoodlum – An aggressive and violent young criminal.

Day 106 - Mystery Class

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math day 106. 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 2.2 from our math books. After math we worked on wrinkle in time with the groups of our choice. 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 mystery class. We calculated the photoperiod and colored. Then we did literacy. At 1:55 we packed up and went home at 2:00.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
1 item more details
How likely is it page 28 # 3 – 6 , 17 – 24
Word of the Day:
Frantically – In an uncontrolled manner.

Day 105 - Project Alert

Today 9:00 we came back from winter break and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we shot hoops. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 107. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we corrected our math homework from before break. Then we did math. We wrote down the objectives for today and we worked on 2.1 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 took a survey about ActiVotes and ActivBoards. Then we did science. We observed Elodea under a microscope. Then we drew it and zoomed in and out of the leaf. At 2:15 we had a person from Project Alert visit. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
How Likely is it page 28 # 1 – 2, 14 – 16
Bonus # 13, 34
Word of the Day:
Bonnet – Protective covering or hat.

Day 104 - Valentine's Day

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. Then we did word of the day and calendar math day 104. At 9:40 we lined up to go to library. In the library we worked on our book reports. After library at 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We worked on 1.4 from our How Likely Is It math books. At 11:40 we worked on our Where I am From poems. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 12:35 we went to the gym to play Battlefield while some people went to Study Hiz - All. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we had the Valentine’s Day Party. At 1:55 we packed up and went home at 2:00.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
How Likely Is It page 13 # 11 – 17, 18
Bonus # 27 – 30
Exasperated – Greatly annoyed or out of patience

Day 103 - Wrinkle In Time

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we started the basketball unit. After PE at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math. Then at 10:00 our UW buddies came to work with us on literacy. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we corrected our homework from last night. Then we did math. We worked on 1.3 from our How Likely is it math books. At 12:10 we went to lunch recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we did DIG. We got into our teams and we finished up everything. After DIG we did literacy. We read chapter 7 from our Wrinkle in Time books. Then we wrote about something in our classroom. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework

Read 30 minutes

Reading Record

Record 3 details in Yellow Spiral

How Likely Is It page 13 # 9, 10, 24, 25

Bonus # 26

Word of the Day:

Flock – move as in a crowd or group

Day 102 - Assembly

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we played pounds and puppies. After PE we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 102. 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. We worked on 1.2 from our How Likely Is It books. We flipped paper cups to get an experimental percentage. After math we did science. We did rotations for the microscopes. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we kept on doing rotations. After science we had Ninja Time to get caught up on our work that we needed to finish up. Then at 2:08 we lined up to go to the assembly of the Umali people. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
How Likely Is It page 13 #6 – 8
Bonus #21 – 23
Word of the Day:
Ruffle (v) – to stir or fluff.

Day 101 - Glaze

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to the art and science room. In the art and science room we put Glaze on our clay artifacts. Then we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 101. At 10:30 we listened to the counselor from Finn Hill talk about the Elective classes. Then at 11:40 we corrected our math homework form last night. But the upper floor started to smell like propane so all classes evacuated to the lower field. The fire department checked everything out and nothing was wrong. Then at 12:25 we went to lunch. After lunch at 12:40 we went to the gym to play basketball. After lunch recess at 1:20 we came back in and we did literacy. We wrote about the picture on Mr. Steele’s computer. After literacy we did DIG. We got in our teams and we finished up our mural, Rosetta stone, and our Before Cards. After DIG we did mystery class. We got in our class and we graphed the photoperiod. At 3:25 we packed up and went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Rummage – To search something without precision.

Day 100 - How Likely Is It?

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. In music we worked on a song on our ukuleles. After music at 9:45 we came back and we did word of the day and calendar math day 100. After calendar math we worked on our Amelia Earhart, Wrinkle in Time, and science questions we had to finish. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did social studies. We watched a video about China. After social studies we did science. We watched a video about microorganisms and answered questions. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 and we came back in and Mr. Steele was back. Then we did math. We got our How Likely is it books and worked on 1.1. After math we did science. We got in our groups and we observed our five mystery objects. After science 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
How Likely is it page 1, 3-5, 19, 20
Bonus #2, 31
Word of the Day:
Spectacles – A pair of lenses set in a frame for correcting vision.

Day 99 - Elimination

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to the computer lab to work on our research papers and our power points about the person we wrote about. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we did math. We talked about the test for a little bit and we took the test on Bits and Pieces 3. At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch at 12:35 we went to the gym and played elimination. After elimination at 1:05 we came back in and we worked on finishing up our math test and worked on our Valentine Ninja. At 1:55 we packed up and went home at 2:00.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Word of the Day:
Unblinkingly – Showing no emotions.

Day 98 - Science Rotation

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to PE. In PE we played Battlefield for free choice day. After PE we came back and we had our UW buddies come. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we split up into groups and we went over math while the other group went out to the shared space to do something else. After math at 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we ate cupcakes for another birthday. After finishing the cupcakes we did DIG. We got in our teams we worked on our mural and other things. After DIG we did science. We got our science notebooks and we had rotations for the microscopes. After science we had Ninja Time to get caught up on our work. At 3:25 we packed up and we went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Math AP pages 96 & 97
Word of the Day:
Stunt – a difficult or dangerous feat

Day 97 - I Am From Poem

Today we came in at 9:00 and unpacked. At 9:04 we lined up to go to music. In music we learned about Chopin and we played the ukuleles. After music at 9:45 we came back and we wrapped up calendar math for January and we did word of the day. Then we corrected the math homework from Friday. At 10:30 we went out to recess. After recess at 10:45 we came back in and we finished correcting our math homework. Then we did math. We got out math spirals and we wrote down the objectives for today. We worked on 5.3 from our Bits and Pieces 3 books. Then we tried to figure out X-(X*0.2) +(X*0.05) =60.At 12:10 we went to lunch and recess. After lunch recess at 1:05 we came back in and we took a math check up using our active votes. After the math checkup we had time to catch up on our Wrinkle in Time questions. Then we talked a little bit about Mystery Class. After talking about Mystery Class we had Ninja Time to get caught up on things that we needed to finish. At 3:25 we packed up and we went home at 3:30.

Homework
Read 30 minutes
Reading Record
Bits and Pieces 3 page 67 # 15, 21, 22
Bonus # 31
Drum(v) – To make a rhythmic sound