We are so excited for our upcoming poetry reading! We've spent the month learning poetry elements and how to use them while reading and writing poems. We'll be sharing a poem we wrote and one that we've read and especially loved.
If you are planning on joining us please make sure to return the form sent home today. The office needs specific information on who will be coming into the building. If you do not let us know, we can't let the office know and you will not be allowed to come to the classroom. Please help us make this a fun day for everyone and return the form by December 20th.
Thanks for you help in advance!!
Monday, December 17, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Thank you PTA
A big thank you to the PTA who will supply us with an ice cream party tomorrow afternoon. As one of the top collectors of box tops we were entitled to an ice cream party. It's nice to see good deeds go rewarded. Thank you PTA!!!!!
Monday, December 3, 2012
Mrs. Cushman’s Classroom News
ELA
Reading:
Ø This month we’ll
continue our literature groups and look specifically at poetry. The students
are really enjoying reading good fit books and having some great discussions!
Writing:
Ø We’ll have the pleasure
of working with poet Jackie Sweeney and working through the writing process to
create a winter poem. These will be
published in the computer lab.
Grammar:
Ø Finish commas and learn
parts of a sentence (subject and predicate)
Spelling
Patterns:
All tests are Thursdays!!!
Ø List 11 – words with
the /oi/ sound
Ø List 12 – plurals
Ø List 13 – possessive
nouns using apostrophes
Math
Concepts:
o
Wrap
up algebra and assess – 12/5/12
o
Begin
fractions – an in-depth study that will last through January
o Equivalent and Ordering
o Add, Subtract,
Multiple, Divide, Decompose
o
See
notebook for important vocab
Assessments:
o
Each
unit of study will have a pre and posttest.
You will see how much your child has grown with each concept!
o
Math
fact tests will be 12/5 and 12/19: these tests are graded and are so
important to your students math understanding.
Science
Concepts:
We’ll
be continuing our study on Simple Machines.
We’ll use experiments and labs for a hand on approach to learning!
We
already know that to do work (effort / force) you need an object, force, and
motion.
Now we’ll see how simple machines make work
easier.
Our
next study will be a social studies topic ~European Explorers in
NYS~
There
will be homework, quizzes and tests along with this unit so make sure to check
your student’s agenda each day.
Reminders
ü 12-3
to 12-5 poet Jackie Sweeney will kick
off our poetry unit
ü 12-10
Last day to check out library books ~ we will get more books right before break
ü 12-20
Orchestra and Chorus concert 7:00pm in the library ~ there will be an in school
performance that day
ü 12-21
1:15 School sing along
ü 12/21
11:30 – 12:15 Poetry Reading
Please mark your calendars and join us in
class as we share our poetry books
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Giving Thanks
I just wanted to tell each of your how thankful I am for my wonderful class! My students are so wonderful together, showing kindness, respect and caring for each other. Parents are wonderfully supportive and generous with their time and resources. I hope each of you have a happy and healthy vacation and enjoy it with your family. : )
New Essay Contest!
Here is a great way to show your thanks over the long weekend! The Sons of The American Legion Detachment of New York are hosting a contest titled:
What American Means to Me
The winner gets $50 and a party for the class. It is open to grades 1-5 so it could be fun for the whole family!
Here is the information:
Topic: "What American Means to me"
Participants: All students in 1-5 attending a NYS school are eligible.
Length: The student may write an essay of any length
Forms: The student may type or hand write the essay. All entries must include the students name, grade, school name, address, phone number and teachers name.
Judging and Awards: The Sons of The American Legion Detachment of New York will conduct the judging and choose one essay from each grade level.
Deadline: Entries must be post-marked by January 19, 2013.
Send all entries to
Sons of The American Legion
Detachment of New York
Essay Contest
Robert Myrtle
225 Miller Road
Castleton, NY 12033
Monday, November 5, 2012
November Newsletter
ELA
Reading:
Ø This month we’ll begin
literature groups. Students will work independently
and in small groups in the areas of vocabulary, comprehension and fluency.
Writing:
Ø We’ll complete two
major pieces of writing:
o A research paper on a
specific role in the Haudenosaunee Nation
o An informational report
on either Crayfish or Native Americans
Grammar:
Ø Capitalization and
Commas
Spelling
Patterns:
All tests are Thursdays!!!
Ø List 8 – words with the
/ar/ air sound
Ø List 9 – words with the
/ur/ er sound
Ø There will be no
spelling the weeks of 11/12/12 and 11/19/12
Math
Concepts:
o
Wrap
up division and assess – 11/14/12
o
Begin
chapter 5 – algebraic patterns
o Learn how to use
factors, multiples and patterns to explain number sentences and logical
thinking
o Use variables to create
expressions and rules
Vocabulary:
o
See
notebook for important vocab
Assessments:
o
Each
unit of study will have a pre and posttest.
You will see how much your child has grown with each concept!
o
Math
fact tests will be 11-7 and 11/21: these tests are graded and are so
important to your students math understanding
Social
Studies
Concepts:
We’ll
be wrapping up our study on Native Americans and assessing on 11-8-12. The test will cover chapter 2 lessons
1-4.
To
help your student study please re-read their purple packet and play Native
American Jeopardy with them.
Our
next study will be a science topic
-Simple Machines!!!-
There
will be homework, quizzes and tests along with this unit so make sure to check your
student’s agenda each day.
Reminders
ü 11-6
Election Day – We’ll have a mock election in class
ü 11-8
Haudenosaunee Day – We need more volunteers please
ü 11-12
No school – Veterans Day
ü 11-15
& 11-16 – Student Teacher Parent Conferences
ü 11-22
& 11-23 – No school – Thanksgiving
ü 11-28 –
Book orders due
We are in need of post-it
notes J
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Haudenosaunee Nyews
We have officially begun preparations for Haudenosaunee Day! Today your student selected a way of life or tradition to research in class. Their role is to research the topic and create a poster to present on Haudenosaunee Day. This project will be done in class only. : )
To make this special day a success students have been asked to bring in a few items to prepare. If this is too much of a hardship please let me know as soon as possible. We are also looking for as many adult volunteers as possible for that day. If you could return the slip indicating what times you're free, if at all, it would be appreciated. Thanks so much for your continued support.
To make this special day a success students have been asked to bring in a few items to prepare. If this is too much of a hardship please let me know as soon as possible. We are also looking for as many adult volunteers as possible for that day. If you could return the slip indicating what times you're free, if at all, it would be appreciated. Thanks so much for your continued support.
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