Article posted November 6, 2009 at 12:45 PM GMT0 •
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A group of my students are reading a book by Beverly Cleary called Dear Mr. Henshaw, in which the main character, Leigh Botts, misses his dad because he is an over the road truck driver. The students generated tons of questions after wondering what life would be like while living on the road. Then we used Skype in our classroom to call my dad, who just happens to be an over the road truck driver with a webcam on his rig. So, the students could finally get some answers to all of their questions.
Here is a small portion of that experience.
Here are some of the student generated questions:
1. Where do you sleep on the truck?
2. How do you cook on the truck?
3. Do you use maps or GPS?
4. How do you make your appointments like the dentist or doctors?
5. What is the farthest place you have driven to?
6. What has been your favorite place to visit?
7. Do you like your job?
8. How do you deal with being away from family so long?
9. Do you get tired of driving all day?
10. What do you haul?
Article posted November 6, 2009 at 12:45 PM GMT0 •
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Article posted October 21, 2009 at 04:54 PM GMT0 •
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This blog post is from a student from class not Mr. Howell.
Homework for Wednesday, October 21, 2009
1. The first thing we need to do is read a Just Right book for 20 minutes. Then I need to write down the information about the book in my agenda and have a parent sign my agenda. Mom, don't let me forget to have you do this after I read...thanks :-)
2. Next, I need to complete the Math homeowrk form the yellow packet on page 20.
3. I have a brand new spelling lis so I can start working on my 100 points that are due next Wednesday. Don't forget to study for the quiz on Wendesday as well.
4. We also have our Map Projects that we astarted in class that our teacher would like to have those finished by Next Friday, OCtorber 30 but I will try to get mine finished before then.
Sincerely,
A Hard Working Student.
Announcements
Friday is our Pancake Breakfast starting at 10:00a.m.
Please plan on having a packed lunch for your child as lunch will be in the classroom at a later hour since the pancake breakfast will keep them from being hungry around their usual lunchtime.
From a Parent Homeroom Rep.
"A flyer went home last week regarding a Gift Basket for the Fall Festival on Friday, October 30th. Several families have sent in items to fill our “Arts & Crafts” Basket (for 5th grade fundraising). If you have yet to send in an item for the basket and are still interested, please feel free to send something in with your child."
Article posted October 21, 2009 at 04:54 PM GMT0 •
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Article posted July 11, 2009 at 10:02 PM GMT0 •
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Here is what our lobby looks like at school. The fifth grade teachers have provided our classroom collection of books for the new fifth graders to pick from for our Summer Reading Program, 10 Books for 10 Weeks.
What To Do:
First ~ stop by and pick 3 Just Right books.
Second ~ fill out the form in the 3 ring binder that has your name at the top of the page.
Third ~ Read the books
Fourth ~ return them and indicate whether they were Easy(E), Just Right(JR), or Challenging(C) on the form in the 3 ring binder.
Quite a few students and parents have asked if they can read books from home or the public library for this reading program, and the answer is: YES! Absolutely! It's A.O.K.
We ask, however that if you get a chance stop by the school and fill out your form in the 3 ring binder.
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Article posted May 18, 2009 at 07:11 PM GMT0 •
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Happy Monday!
Homework
1. Read for 20 minutes and have parents sign agenda
2. Spelling homework due on Wednesday
3. Write three comments on students blogs.
4. Math review packet due tomorrow.
Announcements
Student Interest Fair tomorrow
Article posted May 18, 2009 at 07:11 PM GMT0 •
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Article posted May 11, 2009 at 06:40 PM GMT0 •
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Good Evening,
I hope that this blog post finds you well and that you had an enjoyable weekend. This morning I took your children to the Mighty Middle School and they seemed to enjoy the experience. Can you believe your children are leaving the elementary school? Boy, time sure does go by fast!
Homework
1. Read, read, and read some more and then sign the agenda.
2. Writing and Spelling is due on Wednesday.
3. Math ~ review worksheet was handed out this morning as your children entered class. What they did not finish is due tomorrow.
4. ELA Textbooks lessons 8 and 9 are also due on Wednesday. All work should be completed in their Reading Journals.
Announcements
We will be having a field trip on Friday to the Nature Preserve. Please make sure your children pack a lunch because we will return between 12:00-12:30 and the cafetorium will be closed upon our arrival.
May 25 is the NYC adventure
June 5 is the Fifth Grade Dance
June 12 is the Fifth Grade End of the Year Picnic.
Article posted May 11, 2009 at 06:40 PM GMT0 •
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