September 20, 2019

Announcements

The Comet Carnival is only 2 weeks away!!! Make sure to check the Friday Folder to see more information and how you can help make this annual event a huge success for Paxton Keeley.

Our Comet Carnival basket theme is Dog Lovers. Make sure to send in treats, toys, gift certificates, etc. to ensure our basket raises lots of money at the auction! These are due to me by Friday, September 27.

We are still in need of a few more 2-liter, clear plastic bottles for a science project.

Here are some pictures from our MU field trip last week!

In the Classroom

In math, we have been focusing more on elapsed time. Students were asked to calculate how long a day was by analyzing sunrise and sunset data. We had some fabulous strategies!

We also discussed using a pan balance to measure mass. Students were asked to estimate how much 1 gram and 1 kilogram were by finding an object in the classroom that would be comparable. We were all surprised at how heavy a kilogram is!

In reading this week, we studied character traits. We learned how an author describes a character through their words and actions. Students also put themselves in the character role and created character trait selfies!

In writing this week, we started creating personal narrative stories in our writer's notebooks. We used a special person and a special place as our inspiration.

We also began cursive this week. Students will be given cursive homework every Wednesday to be returned by Friday. They should do at least 4 letters or 2 words per line. 

We finished our government/culture unit in social studies this week. Students used an app called Pebble Go to explore various cultures. We also made a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting with our own. We will begin our first science unit next week.

Upcoming Events

No School-Teacher Workday-September 30

Comet Carnival, 5:00-8:00-October 4

Picture Retake Day-October 17

Flu Shots-October 18

Fall Room Party, 2:15-3:00-October 30

No School-October 31 and November 1