Math re-test

Today I'm sending home the division math re-test with your student. Most students improved and were able to have extra practice time which increased their score. Other students' scores dropped : ( I took which ever score was higher to input in my gradebook. Make sure to keep practicing long division at home. It's a very tricky concept and one that can get forgotten easily

Library Media Center's Information

We've been spending time looking at all the resources Shatekon has to offer our students. One under-used resource is the Library Media Center link off of the Shatekon Homepage. Per the students request, I'm listing the usernames and passwords so you can access the links at home. :)

Shatekon Media Center

1.       Type in www.shenet.org

2.       Click on Shatekon (at top right)

3.       Click on Library Media Center

4.       Click on Databases

BookFlix

Username: shencsd

Password: bookflix

 

Brain POP!

Username: shatekon

Password: Albany

 

Culturegrams

Username: 63-79594

Password: bigchalk

 

Exploring Nature

Username: capital13

Password: capital13

 

GALE

Username: empirelink

Password: empirelink

 

Grolier

Username: shatekon

Password: shatekon

 

NoodleBIB

Username: capreg

Password: boces

 

Teachingbooks.net

Password: capregionboces

 

World Book Online Gold

Username: shatekon

Password: shatekon

 

 

 

 

Chapter 4 - Math Re-test

Yesterday, our class took a Chapter 4 Math Test.  Because many children struggled with the directions and/or concepts on this assessment, I feel it is best to give the children a second opportunity for this test. Not all students are required to take the test; it is an option. The higher of the two scores will be taken as the grade.

To prepare for the re-test, please go over the test with your student and discuss where the errors were. Also, feel free to use any questions from Chapter 4 in either the colored book or the black and white. The Re-Test will be Friday, December 20, 2013.

I'm coming back :)

It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter to you! I am very happy to be coming back to Shatekon and working with your students. I have heard wonderful things about our classroom and have seen it this week while I’ve been meeting with each student and observing the classroom routine already in place.

          Starting Monday, I’ll be back full swing, picking right up where Mrs. Brimhall will have left off. We have worked closely this week to ensure the transition is smooth.  Our goal is for the students to feel calm and comfortable as we move forward in the school year. While I’m going to do my best to keep things the same, there will be some changes simply as a result of different teaching and management styles.

          I look forward to meeting all of you and encourage you to email (cushkati@shenet.org), call or write if you have any questions or simply to say hello. You can expect a newsletter the first Friday of each month. My blog is accessible through the Shatekon homepage. I often add links for extra practice and pictures of classroom events.  I’m very quick to respond to email and of course we always have the student’s agendas.

          I very much look forward to working together for the rest of the school year. J

 

                                                                   Respectfully,

                                                                             Mrs. Katie Cushman

Prevent the Summer Slump

Our class had a discussion today about how to stay sharp and smart over the summer Here are some suggestions on fun ways to prevent the summer slump.

Some recommended apps are:

1. Times Attack
2. Penguin Jump
3. Tug of War
4. Go Easel
5. Sketch Kid
6. Tony's Tire Shop
7. Space Racers
8. Pop Words
9. Grand Prix
10. Marvel Unlimited

Some other pointers from your classmates are:

• Make sure to play outside or go to the pool; don't just be lazy in front of the T.V.
• Do some school work but then go back to playing.
• Work on math flash cards.
• Read with an e-reader to make it more fun.
• Use the S.T.A.R. resource off of the Shatekon Homepage.
• Go to the library at least once a week.
• Challenge yourself to read texts that are appropriate and not too easy.
• Always have a good supply of texts.
• When it rains ask yourself "How can I make the best use of this time?"
• Make a game to go with your studies.
• Do science experiments when your friends are still sleeping OR get one ready to do together.
• Stretch or exercise and practice skip counting like during our SPRINTS.
• Re-use old SPRINTS and time yourself for another minute.
• During long car rides read to yourself or someone.

Prevent the Summer Slump

We made the news!

The Community News ran a wonderful article about our Animal in Me poetry slam.  They included some nice pictures and a fun video.  Check it out! 

http://www.cnweekly.com/articles/2013/06/08/news/doc51b0b5c2080aa000221946.txt