By jennifer singer on 11/27/2007

This week in theme we will continue our study of economics.  Students will survey eachother to determine what their final product will look like.  Theme homework assigned on Tuesday, Nov. 27 and Due Thursday, November 29 - Product Design sheet.

By jennifer singer on 11/13/2007

 

We will take a Pretest on Economics; an overview of this unit was sent home on November 6.

We will define economics, producer, consumer, product and service.

Homework due on November 16—Choices in product to make.

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By jennifer singer on 11/7/2007

Our class has earned a reward! The students have decided that they would like to come to school in their pjs! They may also bring pillows and sleeping bags to relax on as we watch the movie Ratatouille - Rated G, during theme time on Friday. We thought this would be a fun, rewarding way to begin our economics unit as the main character, Remy, dreams of becoming one of France's best chefs...what an entrepreneur;) Feel free to send your child to school with drinks or snacks to share! Read More »

By jennifer singer on 10/30/2007

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 31, we will have an altered schedule.  Theme will be from 7:55-9:45, recess and specials (music) to follow until 10:45.  10:45-11:45 we will continue theme- the study of clouds and weather, and students will be allowed to change into their costumes (if they chose) and we will have a party from  until 1:30, which is dismissal time.

By jennifer singer on 10/16/2007

It is that time again! The Stargate Gala will take place Nov. 10th at the Ramada Inn. One of the school’s biggest (and most fun) fundraisers is the silent auction and the gala. Each class donates items for a gift basket to enter in the silent auction. Our theme this year is SPORTS. Any items that reflect any sport would be great! Donations need to be in by the end of the month - Please do not wait until the last minute. It is difficult to plan and arrange the baskets when we don’t know what is going in it. I have some suggestions listed on the following page. Please feel free to deviate from the list if you have something else in mind. A poster will also be on the front door of the classroom to promote the basket. If you have a donation that doesn’t fit our theme, no problem! We’ll take it to auction by itself, or place in a mini basket with a different theme. Just bring your items to the classroom and I will arrange them in a basket. Short on cash? Don&rsq ... Read More »

By jennifer singer on 10/1/2007

Please be sure to complete the conference sign up sheet provided in this week's Monday folder.  Conferences will be held next week from Wednesday, October 10th through Friday, October 12th.  I look forward to meeting with you then!

This week in theme, our homeroom will rotate to Mrs. McLeod's room to begin their study of the Southwestern states.  We will also continue our study of weather and maps!

By jennifer singer on 9/23/2007

I'd like to thank the parents that came to curriculum night on Sept. 19th. 

Highlights for Theme:  Week of Sept. 17th - 21st

• Continued working in our cursive books
• Defined weather and climate
• Took notes on the layers of the atmosphere
• Began talking about properties of air
• Students completed an activity where they created (drew a picture) an invention that showed that air is all around us. 

 

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By jennifer singer on 9/17/2007

Last Week's(Sept.10-14th) Theme Highlights

• Continued working in our cursive books
• Reviewed compass rose, cardinal, and intermediate directions
• Created "Stargate Park" map based on 17 different directions
• Began taking notes on Weather

Friendly Reminders Week of Sept. 17th

• Curriculum night is Wednesday, Sept. 19th from 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm  See you there!
• Class pictures are on Friday, Sept. 21st
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By jennifer singer on 9/9/2007

Our Week in Review

• We completed all of our assessments last week (9/4 -9/7).  
• In addition to the assessments we began cursive (review for 4th graders, teaching formation of letters with the 3rd graders). 
• Students created "Star Values" Posters.  Ask your child what those values are.
• In theme, we began discussing weather & map skills.
• We also worked on team building. 
• Look for homework folders to appear this week. (9/10)

 

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By jennifer singer on 9/3/2007

Well, we survived the first week back.  Our week consisted of ERB testing, reviewing classroom procedures, organizing supplies, creating classroom rules, and getting to know each other.  It was a busy week.

This week (9/4) we will continue assessing students in reading, writing, and math.  Please make sure your child gets plenty of sleep and eats breakfast.