This year, in conjunction with our reading program, students will be taking home "Take-Home Books." These are short, photocopied selections for students to practice reading and other skills taught in class.
Recently, students have been using them to practice identifying the Main Idea of a story, Summarizing, Text-to-Self Connections and Vocabulary.
Students are to keep these in their Take-Home Folder until I tell them they can keep them at home. Students can also use the time spent reading the selection for their 20/20 Reading Chart. This helps to kill two birds with one stone - especially for those reluctant readers.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Mandy Sue Day
We recently finished reading Mandy Sue Day by Roberta Karim as a whole class read-aloud to review Main Idea and writing a summary.
Students learned that Mandy Sue is blind but gets to enjoy spending a day with her beloved horse Ben on her own. Although Mandy Sue may have a disability, it does not prevent her from enjoying a variety of activities independently.
Today, students brought in various pictures associated with the story and created 5 different collages to depict what Mandy Sue can only see using her imagination. These collages remind us that no matter what, with determination and hard work, one can enjoy a special day doing what one loves.
Students learned that Mandy Sue is blind but gets to enjoy spending a day with her beloved horse Ben on her own. Although Mandy Sue may have a disability, it does not prevent her from enjoying a variety of activities independently.
Today, students brought in various pictures associated with the story and created 5 different collages to depict what Mandy Sue can only see using her imagination. These collages remind us that no matter what, with determination and hard work, one can enjoy a special day doing what one loves.
Scholastic Book Club - October Orders
It's that time again! An order form went home today and is due back by Friday October 15 with your order.
Remember you can return the order to me with your payment made out to Scholastic or you may order online by going to:
www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
First time orders online need to use the Class Activation Code: GW9ZN.
Those of you who have ordered online before can log in and use your user name and password.
We need orders back by October 15 so that you could receive your books before Halloween!!
Thanks!
Remember you can return the order to me with your payment made out to Scholastic or you may order online by going to:
www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
First time orders online need to use the Class Activation Code: GW9ZN.
Those of you who have ordered online before can log in and use your user name and password.
We need orders back by October 15 so that you could receive your books before Halloween!!
Thanks!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
OPEN HOUSE
It was great seeing so many parents last night and meeting briefly with you. I hope I didn't talk too fast or confuse you - I told you at the start I could talk a lot.
One thing I did forget to mention was that you could reach me by email here at school should you have a concern regarding your child. Please email me at
fariaj@monroeps.org
Thanks for your support. I am looking forward to a fantastic year!
Enjoy your weekend.
One thing I did forget to mention was that you could reach me by email here at school should you have a concern regarding your child. Please email me at
fariaj@monroeps.org
Thanks for your support. I am looking forward to a fantastic year!
Enjoy your weekend.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
REMINDER...
Book Club Order Due Date : September 24
Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GW9ZN
Dear Parent,
There's no time to lose! In order to make our deadline and have all our books arrive on time, your order to Scholastic Book Clubs is due by the date shown above.
Use the order form in the flyer your child recently brought home and return it to me with your payment right away!
Or, make it easy and send me your order online!
Go to www.scholastic.com/bookclubs and log in using your user name and password.
If it's your first time ordering online, use the Class Activation Code shown above to get started. SIGN UP at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, register for your own user name and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This code ensures that your order is sent to me.
SELECT the books you'd like to order. Choose from thousands of titles. There are many more than in our monthly flyers.
SEND your order to me online by the due date and your child's books will be delivered directly to my classroom.
Ordering online is fast and easy!
Best of all, we earn a FREE book for the classroom library every time a parent places an order online.
Thank you!
Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GW9ZN
Dear Parent,
There's no time to lose! In order to make our deadline and have all our books arrive on time, your order to Scholastic Book Clubs is due by the date shown above.
Use the order form in the flyer your child recently brought home and return it to me with your payment right away!
Or, make it easy and send me your order online!
Go to www.scholastic.com/bookclubs and log in using your user name and password.
If it's your first time ordering online, use the Class Activation Code shown above to get started. SIGN UP at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, register for your own user name and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This code ensures that your order is sent to me.
SELECT the books you'd like to order. Choose from thousands of titles. There are many more than in our monthly flyers.
SEND your order to me online by the due date and your child's books will be delivered directly to my classroom.
Ordering online is fast and easy!
Best of all, we earn a FREE book for the classroom library every time a parent places an order online.
Thank you!
Friday, September 3, 2010
How They Grow in Fourth Grade
Being new to Fourth Grade I was doing some research to see what I was getting myself into :) and I came across this information from familyeducation.com.
Where They Are
Nine is a time of rapid learning for kids. Nine-year-olds:
-Want to put some distance between themselves and adults, and may rebel against authority.
-Need to be part of a group.
-Seek independence.
-Possess a high activity level.
-Can express a wide range of emotions and verbalize easily.
-Can empathize.
-Can think independently and critically, but are tied to peer standards.
-Begin to increase their sense of truthfulness.
-Are typically not self-confident.
Where They're Going
At nine years old, your child is learning how to make decisions and set standards. You can help by encouraging your child as s/he:
-Begins making decisions.
-Gains a greater sense of responsibility.
-Sets personal standards.
-Develops personal interests and abilities.
-Develops social skills.
-Learns to engage in group decision-making.
These kids can move mountains - they just don't feel they can. With our help, these kids can and will do marvelous things!
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!
Where They Are
Nine is a time of rapid learning for kids. Nine-year-olds:
-Want to put some distance between themselves and adults, and may rebel against authority.
-Need to be part of a group.
-Seek independence.
-Possess a high activity level.
-Can express a wide range of emotions and verbalize easily.
-Can empathize.
-Can think independently and critically, but are tied to peer standards.
-Begin to increase their sense of truthfulness.
-Are typically not self-confident.
Where They're Going
At nine years old, your child is learning how to make decisions and set standards. You can help by encouraging your child as s/he:
-Begins making decisions.
-Gains a greater sense of responsibility.
-Sets personal standards.
-Develops personal interests and abilities.
-Develops social skills.
-Learns to engage in group decision-making.
These kids can move mountains - they just don't feel they can. With our help, these kids can and will do marvelous things!
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!
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