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GALA BASKET DONATIONS NEEDED |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
9/29/2007
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Our class is collecting donations for three baskets:
1. Think Pink: This basket aims to raise awareness for breast cancer research. Items already donated include cute pink kitchen utensils and athletic socks with the pink bow. We are looking for a variety of pink items. Prices range from as little as one or two dollars for things like a pack of pink gum or a pink keychain, to about $10 for a baseball cap, to about $25 for sweatshirts and t-shirts. Target, Walmart, New Balance and other stores carry items with the pink bow, but anything pink will be gladly accepted.
2. Sweet Treat: This basket centers around goodies and will also include gift cards for books and/or videos. Again, the price range works for any budget. A nice size chocolate bar is about $3. Gift cards can be purchased in any amount.s< ...
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October 1 Monday Letter |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
9/28/2007
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LANGUAGE ARTS: We have finished reading The Secret School as a group. This week, the remaining projects will be presented during class. On Tuesday, we will have the "treasure hunt" that we did not have time for last week. On Wednesday, students will receive their first book report project list. They will have the opportunity to select one of ten novels as well as one of twenty projects. We will be working on Spelling Packet #18 this week.
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Theme Invention Projects |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
9/26/2007
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We are having a terrific time in Theme. The students brought in their materials as requested and have been diligently crafting their inventions. We took a few of them outside yesterday and tested them on the playground. The inventions are due on Friday. This includes the project, write-up, and presentation. Some students finished early, so we started sharing a few of them.
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Week of 9/24-9/28 |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
9/23/2007
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LANGUAGE ARTS: This week, we will continue to read The Secret School, and learn more about Literature Circles. Students are participating in cursive handwriting practice as well as spelling practice each week. We will conclude the week with a "treasure hunt" based on The Secret School.
MATH: As a reminder, all students need their own calculator for use in math class this year. The TI 30xa is a good, inexpensive option. Please make sure these are marked with the ...
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Congratulations to Alex! |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
9/21/2007
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Congratulations to Alex S.  During Theme today, we held our speeches and elections for the Stargate Student Council representative position. The competition was fierce and our class would have been proud to have any of the candidates represent us. We talked about the courage all of the students displayed. Alex will do a terrific job!
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Update and Information for Math and Literacy |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
9/17/2007
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It is hard to believe we are already entering the 4th week of school! The students had a fun week, and have expressed excitement about the newly-formed Literacy and Math classes. This week we will be celebrating Constitution Day on Monday by participating in a flag ceremony. We will be honored to hear a decorated soldier speak to the 5/6 students on Tuesday. Throughout the week, we will be working on hanger-based inventions in Theme. We also will continue to learn background about the Revolutionary War and this time of evolution in America. In Literacy, we are reading The Secret School at a rapid pace and using it as a vehicle for learning about jobs in literature circles. We will begin our spelling and vocabulary programs this week. In Math, we will begin using the book on Monday. Students will need a good calculator (HP 30XA recommended; about $15 at
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Hanger Invention Homework |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
9/14/2007
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We have had a terrific week together. Next week, we will continue to learn about the American Revolution as well as important inventions. Students will complete a hanger-based invention beginning on Wednesday. They can bring a total of three additional materials to add to their hanger. The materials are DUE ON MONDAY.
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September 11: A Day for Good Deeds |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
9/13/2007
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Our classroom honored those impacted by the events of 9/11 by joining MyGoodDeed.org. As a group, we performed more than 100 good deeds that day.
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Literacy and Math Assignments |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
9/11/2007
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There was a lot of excitement today as students received their Literacy and Math assignments. We will begin switching classes tomorrow, so students will have the opportunity to meet new teachers and friends. We are all very excited about this next phase of teaching and learning.
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