Greetings,
OK, Mr. K should be on time here today:
Here is the homework for a Thursday:
1. Math: H and R pages 7 and 8
*In the planners I had the kids write that I didn't give them any time to start the work, so know that they are beginning from scratch tonight.
*Not too tricky, but...
Same lesson as Tuesday night, using Expanded, Word, and Standard Notation, only with larger numbers. (in some cases all the way to the millions place)
*Check Tuesday's blog for a reminder of those terms.
Good simple night of work, but read those DIRECTIONS carefully!
2. Reading: We really talked about my READ ALOUD today. I love reading to the kids and I can teach a lot of different concepts to them while I read.
*We are highlighting the author Jerry Spinelli this month, and I'm reading Maniac Magee to them. Today we talked about AUTHOR'S STYLE. I had the kids brainstorm things they liked about Spinelli's way of writing. They came up with great stuff like...the depth of his details, they like the way he makes characters imperfect, also his use of strange words (runt, thanks Emma!) Talk with them about authors you like at home!
3. There is a white note going home today about ART WALK. Sept. 29. Our first Field Trip. Sign the bottom and return tomorrow please.
That's about all today. Looking forward to a great Friday!
Take care.
MR. K
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Wednesday, September 17, 2015
Greetings one and all,
Rats!!! It's Thursday AM and I scooted out to my daughters cross country meet so fast last night I forgot to do the BLOG!!!!
My bad.
Hey here is what was due for Thursday:
1. Math: pages 5 and 6
*We're working on rounding numbers, which can be a little tricky at times, but the kids had a good start yesterday.
2. Writing: We're starting to use our ipads to type in our first personal narratives. Ask them how it's going.
3. Reading: we talked about TOUGH QUESTIONS characters ask themselves.
That's all folks.
Take care.
MR. K
Rats!!! It's Thursday AM and I scooted out to my daughters cross country meet so fast last night I forgot to do the BLOG!!!!
My bad.
Hey here is what was due for Thursday:
1. Math: pages 5 and 6
*We're working on rounding numbers, which can be a little tricky at times, but the kids had a good start yesterday.
2. Writing: We're starting to use our ipads to type in our first personal narratives. Ask them how it's going.
3. Reading: we talked about TOUGH QUESTIONS characters ask themselves.
That's all folks.
Take care.
MR. K
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Greetings one and all,
Here is the homework and discussion for a Tuesday night:
Math Unit 1: Lesson 2
*H and R pages 3 and 4 for Wednesday
Today, we continued to work with identifying PLACE VALUE, but we introduced 3 ways in which numbers can be written.
1. Standard Form: Simply the way we are used to writing numbers. If our example is 932. The 9 is in the hundreds place, the 3 is in the tens place, and the 2 is in the ones place.
2. Word Form: In this case we write the number out using words. If our example is 932 once again, we'd write the number as, nine hundred thirty-two.
(It is important to note that a hyphen goes between the tens and the ones digit, but it's not something we will take points off for...just be aware)
*Also note...no AND in any of that!
3. Expanded Form: In this case we are taking each number and stretching it out using the + symbol to show the value of each place.
900 + 30 + 2
Each number is given the value of it's place.
Reading: We did the Dibels testing today (we're looking at speed and fluency with this test)
Writing: We're working on personal narratives to begin the year. We listed some of our favorite people and places today. Check with your students about who they listed, and maybe some more ideas that would be good for them to write about.
****Picture Day on Thursday this week!
Thanks.
Mr. K
Here is the homework and discussion for a Tuesday night:
Math Unit 1: Lesson 2
*H and R pages 3 and 4 for Wednesday
Today, we continued to work with identifying PLACE VALUE, but we introduced 3 ways in which numbers can be written.
1. Standard Form: Simply the way we are used to writing numbers. If our example is 932. The 9 is in the hundreds place, the 3 is in the tens place, and the 2 is in the ones place.
2. Word Form: In this case we write the number out using words. If our example is 932 once again, we'd write the number as, nine hundred thirty-two.
(It is important to note that a hyphen goes between the tens and the ones digit, but it's not something we will take points off for...just be aware)
*Also note...no AND in any of that!
3. Expanded Form: In this case we are taking each number and stretching it out using the + symbol to show the value of each place.
900 + 30 + 2
Each number is given the value of it's place.
Reading: We did the Dibels testing today (we're looking at speed and fluency with this test)
Writing: We're working on personal narratives to begin the year. We listed some of our favorite people and places today. Check with your students about who they listed, and maybe some more ideas that would be good for them to write about.
****Picture Day on Thursday this week!
Thanks.
Mr. K
Monday, September 14, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
Greetings one and all,
Hey...going home today is the ORANGE pad for notes to the office and teacher. Those are super helpful and stand out really well on my desk. Please try to use those as much as possible.
Here is the work for a Monday night;
1. Math: (all groups) pages 1 and 2 (due Tuesday)
*We are starting off the year working on place value. We're working with the ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands place.
*Simple stuff here. Don't make it tricky, just follow the directions. Ignore the work QUICK, quick tens are still just talking about the 10s place.
*Dots for ones, sticks/lines for 10s, boxes/squares for 100s, and rectangles for 1,000s
2. Reading Log starts tonight. We went over in class today how to fill this out in our blue planner.
*150 minutes by next Monday is the requirement.
3. Reading: We worked on the AHA moment today. Have your student tell you what that is.
That's all for today.
Take care.
Mr. K
Hey...going home today is the ORANGE pad for notes to the office and teacher. Those are super helpful and stand out really well on my desk. Please try to use those as much as possible.
Here is the work for a Monday night;
1. Math: (all groups) pages 1 and 2 (due Tuesday)
*We are starting off the year working on place value. We're working with the ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands place.
*Simple stuff here. Don't make it tricky, just follow the directions. Ignore the work QUICK, quick tens are still just talking about the 10s place.
*Dots for ones, sticks/lines for 10s, boxes/squares for 100s, and rectangles for 1,000s
2. Reading Log starts tonight. We went over in class today how to fill this out in our blue planner.
*150 minutes by next Monday is the requirement.
3. Reading: We worked on the AHA moment today. Have your student tell you what that is.
That's all for today.
Take care.
Mr. K
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Greetings one and all,
Here is the news from a Thursday:
Due tomorrow: Information Packets, and if you forgot the signed front cover of the Klanderman Handbook, return that tomorrow!
*Fun Friday: Wear Red, White, and Blue to celebrate and remember 9/11
That's all folks, Thanks for a great day!
Mr. K
Here is the news from a Thursday:
Due tomorrow: Information Packets, and if you forgot the signed front cover of the Klanderman Handbook, return that tomorrow!
*Fun Friday: Wear Red, White, and Blue to celebrate and remember 9/11
That's all folks, Thanks for a great day!
Mr. K
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Greetings one and all,
Here is the news for a Wednesday in Mr. K's Fourth Grade:
1. We finished up the Klanderman Handbook today. Students are taking the ENTIRE packet home. That packet is for YOU AT HOME!!! Good stuff in there. Keep it in a place where you will know where to find it.
*All you need to do is tear off the front cover, sign it, and return it to Mr. K tomorrow (Thursday).
2. We started doing some writing today (personal narratives). Ask your kids to share the ideas they generated and also give them some more ideas of stories they could write about themselves.
3. We used Pic Collage on our ipads today to create collage about us. Fun stuff.
*Our new Superintendent Mr. Ingall stopped by today to say HI as well.
It was a good, full day.
Take care.
Mr. K
Here is the news for a Wednesday in Mr. K's Fourth Grade:
1. We finished up the Klanderman Handbook today. Students are taking the ENTIRE packet home. That packet is for YOU AT HOME!!! Good stuff in there. Keep it in a place where you will know where to find it.
*All you need to do is tear off the front cover, sign it, and return it to Mr. K tomorrow (Thursday).
2. We started doing some writing today (personal narratives). Ask your kids to share the ideas they generated and also give them some more ideas of stories they could write about themselves.
3. We used Pic Collage on our ipads today to create collage about us. Fun stuff.
*Our new Superintendent Mr. Ingall stopped by today to say HI as well.
It was a good, full day.
Take care.
Mr. K
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Greetings New Students and Parents,
Wow! What a great 1st Day of school, other than the rain! HA!
Hot and humid, but your kids were amazing.
Nothing really to worry about tonight. If you haven't turned in the student information sheets yet, please do so by this week Friday. Most are in thanks to having them out at Open House.
We did introduce our World Changer:
1706-1790
Scientist, Writer, and Inventor
One of our Founding Fathers
Discovered the elements of electricity with his kite and key trick, as well as invented bifocal glasses.
Some of the students wanted to take home a fun Quiz we took today. The intention was to show them how I will NOT do assessments this way. It was fun.
Looking forward to tomorrow already! Take care and bring on the cooler weather!
Sincerely,
Mr. K
Wow! What a great 1st Day of school, other than the rain! HA!
Hot and humid, but your kids were amazing.
Nothing really to worry about tonight. If you haven't turned in the student information sheets yet, please do so by this week Friday. Most are in thanks to having them out at Open House.
We did introduce our World Changer:
1706-1790
Scientist, Writer, and Inventor
One of our Founding Fathers
Discovered the elements of electricity with his kite and key trick, as well as invented bifocal glasses.
Some of the students wanted to take home a fun Quiz we took today. The intention was to show them how I will NOT do assessments this way. It was fun.
Looking forward to tomorrow already! Take care and bring on the cooler weather!
Sincerely,
Mr. K
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