Volcano Pictures!

Science 4.8.2 Forces that Shape the Earth
Describe how fast processes (e.g., volcanoes, earthquakes) sometimes shape and reshape the surface of the Earth

Fine Arts 4.1.1 How the Arts are Organized
Use the elements and principles of art and design, such as emphasis, proportion, complementary colors, positive and negative space, and depth, to communicate an idea or mood

Enjoy viewing the lovely images of volcanoes our students created on the reverse sides of their science posters!

Last Week of the 1st Quarter!

Hi Class!

We have such an exciting week ahead! Here is a list of things to look forward to:

• Reading Test on Tuesday (Last Assessment of the first quarter!)
• Laptops on Wednesday!
• JPO field trip on Wednesday!
• Career Day on Thursday!
• No school Friday!
• Autumn Break begins Friday!
• No Spelling Test this week!

Below are your vocabulary words for the week:

Monday:

agree

silent

respond

ignore

discuss

complain

material

Tuesday:

hug

stroll

introduce

touched

dance

married

character

Wednesday:

educate

assist

demonstrate

suggest

explanation

listening

wrapping

Geometry Terms & Awesome Angles!

Hi Students!

We have started learning about different geometrical terms and types of angles. Click on the links below to play some fun games to help you memorize the different angle names, and geometrical vocabulary!

1. Angle Baseball!

2. Hitting the Target!

3. Vocabulary Match!

Magic of a Million Update:

Congratulations Students!

As of today, Thursday, September 23, 2010 every student in our class has met their Magic of a Million reading goal for the first quarter!!!!! Our class has read a total of 278 books! The average student has read 11 books since the beginning of the year. Keep up your awesome reading!

Real World Connection!

Language Arts Benchmark 4.4.1 Range of Writing

• Pieces to reflect on learning and to solve problems

Hi Students!

As we talked about in class, my sister Miss Julia plays field hockey on her college team the Red Flash. They have had a difficult season so far. They have won two games and lost six games.

Last week we read about the athlete Lou Gehrig. We learned about how he was a valuable part of his team, displayed examples of sportsmanship, showed perseverance, and was modest. Using examples from the story we read, what advice would you give to Miss Julia to help her to keep working hard during her field hockey season? Write your advice in the comments below. Here is a picture of Miss Julia so you know who you're writing to:

Mathematics Quarter One Assessment Results!

Awesome job on the first quarter mathematics assessment! Our class average was 81% !!! This is especially impressive because it was the first time our students have ever taken a computerized exam. A special congratulations to the following students who EXCEEDED proficiency: Tiffany, Taryn, Faith, Lynsie, and Rj. Great job everyone! Keep up the hard work. I am really proud of everyone!

Weekly Words 9.20.2010

Spelling Words (For Test 9.25.2010):

1. pour

2. orbit

3. fourth

4. source

5. sports

6. forward

7. force

8. order

9. wore

10. yourself

11. support

12. sore

13. orange

14. anymore

15. ignore

16. portrait

17. border

18. course

19. tornado

20. your

Challenge Word: vortex

Monday Night Vocabulary:

stealing

cheating

harm

disrespect

dishonest

damage

finish

Tuesday Night Vocabulary:

truthful

admit

discussion

attentive

polite

eye contact

rice

Wednesday Night Vocabulary:

lecture

scold

punish

arrest

detention

jail

doubt

Thursday Night: Study for spelling!

Friday Night Vocabulary:

rules

directions

limits

boundary

avoid

obey

topic

What does President Obama's advice mean to YOU?

This morning we watched President Obama's speech welcoming students back to school. What does President Obama's advice mean to you? How will you use president Obama's advice to help you stay focused on excellence at school this year? Post your answers in the comments below.

Language Arts 4.3.1 Interpretive Stance

Language Arts

4.3.1 Interpretive Stance:

Explain the problem or conflict in a story, and how it is resolved

At this time we have finished reading The Secret of Robber's Cave by Kristiana Gregory. I know most of the students in our class really enjoyed reading this book! B-5 students, in the comments below please explain one of the problems the characters faced in The Secret of Robber's Cave. Then, explain how the conflict was resolved.