By jennifer singer on
9/29/2008
Conference are here! We will be sending home your conference times today, please check your child's Weekly Folder for the blue conference slip.
Colorado History:
· Last week, we finished pages 9-10 in our My Colorado books.
· We started our final project for this unit which is a relief map of Colorado. Thank you for sending in the play dough and 8 X 8 “ cardboard on time.
- Students were assigned a Colorado travel brochure, which is due Oct. 6. You can find the guidelines for the assignment under "documents" on my webpage. You will also find the study guide for the upcoming state emblems test which is also on October 6.
Science:
· Last week we explored the water properties of adhesion and cohesion with an experiment of water on wax paper. Students will be adding the definitions of adhesion and cohesion to our notes this week.
· We will also conduct more experiments which demonstrate the properties of water.
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By jennifer singer on
9/22/2008
Conference time is right around the corner. Please return your conference request forms for October conferences by Wednesday, September 24. We will be sending home your conference times next Monday.
Colorado History:
· Last week the students created maps identifying the four regions of our state and important facts about each region.
· The field trip to Dinosaur Ridge was a success. Thank you to the wonderful parent chaperones who helped manage the kids and make this a success.
· Last week, we finished pages 6-9 in our My Colorado book and reviewed how the land has changed in Colorado over millions of years.
· Our final project for this unit will be a relief map of Colorado. Please send in the play dough and 8 X 8 “ cardboard by Tuesday.
Science:
· Last week we finished our experiment on the water property of surface tension.
· This week we will explore the water properties of adhesion and cohesion...
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By jennifer singer on
9/16/2008
Homework Assignment
Making Salt Dough
Due Tuesday, September 23
We will be making relief maps during our study of Colorado regions and need salt dough so that we can build the maps at school.
The recipe is as follows:
2 cups flour
1 cup regular table salt
2 tablespoons of cooking oil
¾ cup water
Mix flour and salt together in a bowl. Add the oil to the water. Pour the water mixture slowly into the flour mixture, mixing it with your hands until it becomes soft and doughy. The dough needs to be the consistency of “playdough” that you buy in the store and should not stick to your hands. If the dough is too sticky, mix in a bit more flour.
**Students will also need an 8 X 8 inch cardboard square.
Thank you for your support with this project!
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By jennifer singer on
9/14/2008
Thank you to all the parents who attended Curriculum Night on Wednesday! It was great seeing both new and familiar faces. If you were unable to attend, you can download my homeroom newsletter which is located under “documents” on my webpage. You can also sign up to help with upcoming classroom parties by emailing me at jennifer.singer@adams12.org and indicating which party you are interested in helping with.
Colorado History: Last week, the students presented their information on the different regions of Colorado. We will be creating maps this week which identify the four regions of our state and important facts about each region. We will also focus on maps and map skills, using maps of Colorado to identify symbols and use the map’s key and index.
The TEST over the states that border Colorado, the corridor cities, and locating the Four Corners will be on Wednesday, September 17. A study guide was completed in class on Friday. ...
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By jennifer singer on
9/7/2008
Colorado History: Last week, the students were divided into four groups to become experts on a region of Colorado. This week, the groups will present their information to the class and take notes on the other groups' presentations. Also last week, students explored why the past is so important. Each student gave a presentation on an artifact which connected him/her to the past.
The TEST over the states that border Colorado, the corridor cities, and locating the Four Corners will be on Wednesday, September 17. A study guide was completed in class on Friday. Please take some time to look over this with your child and ensure that he/she is ready for the test. Spelling and capitalization count!
Science: We will continue our study of water, conducting experiments in class and exploring water conservation.
Upcoming Events: ...
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By jennifer singer on
9/2/2008
Colorado History: The students will continue their study of the four basic regions of Colorado; the plains, mountains, western slope and plateau lands, and the mountain parks. We will also study some of the state's emblems.
Science: We will continue our study of water, taking a look at the water cycle and the three states of matter (solid, liquid, & gas.)
Upcoming Events: 9/2: First day of switching for Lit and Math classes 9/5: Chick fil-a Spirit Night 5-8
9/10: 3/4 Curriculum Night 6:30-8:30
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By jennifer singer on
8/25/2008
Homeroom: We will continue to test the students in math, reading comprehension and writing in order to properly place them into their appropriate classes.
Colorado History: The students will be introduced to the four basic regions of Colorado; the plains, mountains, western slope and plateau lands, and the mountain parks.
Science: We will continue our study of water, taking a look at the molecular structure of water and the water cycle.
Upcoming Events:
8/25: Begin selling Entertainment Books 9/1: Labor Day ~ No School 9/2: First day of switching for Lit and Math classes 9/5: chick fil-a Spirit Night 5-8
9/10: 3/4 Curriculum Night...
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By jennifer singer on
8/18/2008
Welcome back, families! It was great seeing both new and familiar faces last Thursday at Meet the Teacher!
For those of you who are new to my class, my name is Jennifer Singer and I would like to welcome your child to my class. This is my second year teaching at Stargate School, and my fifth year teaching elementary school. I am originally from Des Moines, IA where I lived until my move to North Carolina. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Prior to teaching at Stargate School, I taught Fifth Grade at a gifted private school in Fremont, CA and at a charter school in Denver. Previously, I also ran a private tutoring company servicing students Pre-K to 8th grade.
I am looking forward to getting to know you and your children better this year. Students will achieve much this year in terms of academic growth, greater self-confidence, and improved social skills. Good communication between...
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