This week has been lots of fun reading about Alexander. There are lots of stories staring him and things just never seem to go his way.
In math, we started subtracting across zero. This means tricky math problems like 200-164. The kids are totally rocking it. Let's hope they keep up the hard work because this can be TRICKY.
I happy to report we have a new student. He started Thursday with us from the Altavesta. Luckily, he already knew a few students so is fitting in right away.
Our animal reports are moving right along. Next Wednesday, the dioramas are due. Hopefully we will have finished our final copy of our report and be ready to present. Students really seem to be enjoying this project.
We have finished reading Amber Brown is Not a Crayon. I just love this story. Amber and Justin get in a fight but they work it out at the end.
********Notes from Mrs. Potamis' Class
Friday, January 27, 2017
Saturday, January 21, 2017
MLK and Iditarod
The past two weeks have been lots of fun. We studied Martin Luther King Jr. last week. We read lots of stories about him and even wrote our own "dream" for the future.
This week Akiak was our mentor text. Akiak is a fictional Iditarod sled dog that ran the race by himself, well most of it anyway. Did you know that the Iditarod race is 1,151 miles and lasts up to 10 days? Your student has more facts they can share with you.
We were thrilled to have the fifth graders come and write a paragraph about habitats with us. Coincidentally, they are working on biome projects and dioramas at the same time as us. The fifth graders were awesome. They had lots of interesting facts to share and helped us write bold beginnings and conclusion sentences. I think both grades benefited from the experience.
Everyone passed in their animal notes and we started writing our reports. The first two paragraphs went smoothly and students were heard saying, "this is fun". Some students have already finished their dioramas. They look great. I can't wait until we are ready to present.
Amber Brown's best friend, Justin, is moving. Ask your child to tell you more about their story. We have been reading about them all week.
Next Tuesday is a half day and dismissal is at 12:30. Teachers will be working on progress reports that will be going home next Friday.
This week Akiak was our mentor text. Akiak is a fictional Iditarod sled dog that ran the race by himself, well most of it anyway. Did you know that the Iditarod race is 1,151 miles and lasts up to 10 days? Your student has more facts they can share with you.
We were thrilled to have the fifth graders come and write a paragraph about habitats with us. Coincidentally, they are working on biome projects and dioramas at the same time as us. The fifth graders were awesome. They had lots of interesting facts to share and helped us write bold beginnings and conclusion sentences. I think both grades benefited from the experience.
Everyone passed in their animal notes and we started writing our reports. The first two paragraphs went smoothly and students were heard saying, "this is fun". Some students have already finished their dioramas. They look great. I can't wait until we are ready to present.
Amber Brown's best friend, Justin, is moving. Ask your child to tell you more about their story. We have been reading about them all week.
Next Tuesday is a half day and dismissal is at 12:30. Teachers will be working on progress reports that will be going home next Friday.
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