Change of plans...

Our class has begun using Edmodo and will be posting our blog on there so all kids can not only access it, but comment on the posts! 

Day 85- Finn Hill

Today is the 85th day of school. We all hurried in from the cold, and then, we got started on morning work. As we progressed in morning work, Mr. Steele would pull out people to work on questions they missed and needed review on, on the test. Once everyone had finished morning work, we then un-docked the computers, and we worked more on our power point. We have to make them look perfect for the people who put food in our mouth! Then, we worked on some Science. We had to answer some questions on the Grand Canyon and go onto a website to ask questions about the Canyon. Then, we had break. Mr. Steele was very generous, and so we had an extra-long break. It was awesome! Then, we had to dock our computer and head down to Library. After our time with Ms. Joseph, we did math. IN math we learned how to divide decimals. Fun right?! Shortly after we started math we all went down to lunch.

                After we filled our tummies, it was time for……..FRIDAY GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Today we played Capture the Flag. Then, we came back to the classroom, and we did RTI. After we finished this short math lesson, we came back and we had a Finn Hill tutorial. That lasted a while, and when we came back, we only had enough time to do one more math lesson, and then we had to leave!

Homework:

Read and Log 30 minutes,

BP3 p.43 #1-4 #28-29,

PC Day 13

Day 84-The Bully Slam with Mr. B

Today is the 84th day of school. We came in, and we began morning work. This morning, we only had math, and (of course) the daily word. Then, once Mr. Steele or Ms. McCreary checked us off, we logged onto the computers, and we did some more practice lessons on IXL, the math site. Then, when Mr. Steele got our attention, we started working on our power point for our conference next week. Then, we had break. We came back from break, and we worked even more on our power point. Then we went to P.E. In P.E. we played a bowling game where whenever you scored, you had to do something. Then, when gym class ended, we walked in a single file line back up to the classroom to take a math test. Then, we went to lunch.

After our break from the academics, we came back to the classroom to do our usual RTI. Then, when 1:50 rolled around indicating it was time to end RTI, we came back to the classroom and we took a little bit more time on the test, and then we corrected it. When we were finished correcting the math test, we started some Earth History. We only did that for a few minutes though, because then, Mr. B came in, and we talked about the upcoming Bully Slam, and we just talked about bullies in general. Then, we finished up the earth history science social studies thing, and then we packed up and went home.
Homework:
Read and log 30 minutes,
PC Day 11 & 12

Day 83-Vision and Hearing

Today is the 83rd day of school. We came in, and we got started right away on morning work. Then, we got on the computers, and we worked on our elements. Then, we did math with Ms. McCreary. Then, we went to a vision and hearing test in the library. We tested our eyes and our ears! Then, we came back and had an extended break. We came back, finished math, and then we went to music. In music, we did a composer, and we finished our cards for Mr. Veillete. Then, we came back to the class, and we talked about bullies and how they have to have their power taken away. Then came lunch.

Today at recess, we had a basketball game. So, some kids play basketball, and others do something else. When recess ended, we came back to the classroom, and since it’s a short way, we only did one thing. That one thing was Social Studies. In Social Studies, we worked on our China Maps. Then, we packed up and went home.
Homework:
Read and log 30 minutes,
PC Day 10,
BP3 p.28 questions #25, 27-33 & 45 BONUS #50-55

Day 82- Pin Knock Down

Today is the 82nd day of school. We came in and we began morning work. Then, we went onto the computers, and we worked on our elements. Then, we had break. After ten minutes of no learning, we came back to our seats, and we started a new math thing called scale factor. Its where you have to find the length of things. Then, we went to P.E. In P.E., we had to play the pin knock down game, otherwise known as Bowling. So, we played that game, and then we came back to the classroom and we read about the boring expedition of John Wesley Powell. Then, we went to lunch.

After lunch we came to recess, and then, we came back to the class to do RTI. We also read about Ancient China. We only did that for like 10 minutes though Then, we took another reading test. Fun right? Then, we packed up and went home.

Homework:
Read and Log 30 minutes,
Scale factor
PC Day 9

Day 81-Welcome Back!

                Today is the 81st day of school. We came in all tired because we didn’t really have school last week, so  we were not used to waking up at seven a.m. So, we did morning work, which only some of us had to do because if u were at school last Tuesday, u would of already done the morning work. So, most of us just did the word of the day. Then, we worked on IXL, the math website. Then, once Mr. Steele told us to activate our laptops, we learned about a new project we our doing. The new project is based on what  ever we want it to be based on. We get to write about any subject. Then, when we learned about that, we had break. Then after break, we did math. We worked on estimating and multiplying decimals. Then, we went to music. In music, we wrote letter to Mr. Veilette who spoke at our Martin Luther King assembly. Then, we came back from music and we did more math. Then, we went to lunch

                We came back from lunch, and we did do RTI! Instead we took a test….so I don’t know what is better….no RTI…or a test. So, we took the test, and then we worked on Earth History. We learned more about the Grand Canyon! Then, we packed up and went home.

Homework:

Read and Log 30 minutes

PC Day  7 and 8

BP3 p.28 question #17-24 and #40-44 BONUS #49

Day 79-The Grand Canyon

                Today is the 79th day of school. We all came in excited because after today, we get three days off from school! So, we all cheerfully came in, and we got right to work. We did morning work, and we also got onto the computers. When officially logged on, we all went on this new website call: IXL. We get to do school for sixth graders so everything is on there! So, we played around with that, and then, we had break. Since we had an extra ten minutes, we used added 5 of those minutes onto our beak, and then, we used the other 5 minutes for something else. So, we deeply enjoyed our 15 minute break, and then, we came back to our seats so we could work ore on either our stories or our IXL thingies. Then, we went to library. After library ended, we came back to the classroom and we did a few questions on math. Then, we used our last five minutes, and we went to lunch early so that we could start our game early!

                So, we ate lunch, and then, we got to play Fortress Siege AND elimination! Lucky us! But sadly when the game ended, we had to go do RTI for forty five minutes. So, we did that, and when we came back to the classroom, we answered the rest of the math questions, and then we got to watch a video about the Grand Canyon the rest of the day! So, it was a very nice way to end our Friday. See you next Tuesday!

Homework:

Read and Log 30 minutes,

BP3 p.28 questions #7-10 #12-16 BONUS #11 PC Day 6

Day 78 - MLK Jr.

                Today is the 78^th day of school. We came in and did morning work. Then, once everyone had finished, we undocked the computers, and we got to work on editing a paragraph Mr. Steele had put together for us. Once we had all finished that, we got to work more on our winter prompt things about what we wanted to change in the world. Then, we had break. So, during break, we tried our best to finish our snacks before ten-forty, and then, once ten-forty had unfortunately rolled around, we came back to our seats, and we worked even more on our winter prompt thingy. Now, I will get to the important stuff. We got to celebrate MLK Jr. Now, don’t be all judge mental, I know his birthday is on Monday, but Thursday worked for everyone,  I guess. So, the five or ten of us who were in the little read aloud, got ready for it, and then we went down to the auditorium. It was fun. We even had a guest speaker! His name was Mr. Viellete, and he had been a Native American in the time of MLK Jr.  He told us about how lucky we were to be sitting with people who were different in many different ways. It was inspiring! But sadly, we had to leave and come back up to the classroom to watch a movie for the time remaining before lunch/recess. How sad. But, we made it to lunch, and then…

                We got to eat and play. But when recess ended, we came back to the classroom and we did RTI. Then, when RTI ended, we came back to the classroom (again) and we watched the rest of the video. Once the video concluded, we did math with Ms. McCreary! O, that took up the rest of the afternoon! Before we knew it, it was time to packup and get out.

Homework: Read and log 30 minutes,

BP3 p.28 Questions #1-6 #34-39

Day 75

                Today is the 75^th day of school. We came in and we did morning work. We then logged onto the computers, and we did some type to learn. Then, we printed and worked more on our opinion paragraphs. Then, we had break! It was an exciting time. Then, we came back to our seats, and we then worked on this one thing for Language Arts. We paraphrased what Mr. Steele wants for you to get a 4, for our grades. Then, we went to music. In music, we learned more Martin Luther King Jr. Then, we came back to our classroom, and we continued the math that we started on Friday. We worked on the charts thingy……anyway, we went to lunch because this thing started ringing and it was coming from the intercom. Hhhhhmmmmmmmm, I wonder what it is…

                After lunch/recess, we came back and we did RTI. Some of us went to Ms. Malloy’s room, some of us stayed in here, and the others went out to the shared space. Then, when RTI ended, we came back to our extra awesome classroom, and we worked more on our math. Then, we got to start a WHOLE new lesson in Social Studies. We got to learn about Ancient China! It was fun because it was something new. Then, we looked more at the periodic table. It was interesting, but confusing. Then, we packed up and went home.

Homework:

Read and Log 30 minutes,

BP3 p.13, questions #19-22, and #40-44

Day 74-Disecting a squid

                Today is the 74^th day of school. We all came in excited because today we got to dissect a squid!!!!! So, we came in and did morning work. Then, we got onto the computers and we played the math in the mall game. Then, when Mr. Steele got around to us, we worked more on our Charlotte Doyle opinion sheets. Then, we had break. After our ten minutes were up, we came back to our seats, and we worked even more on our Charlotte Doyle thing. Then, we went to Library. In library, we learned about this one aircraft that caught on fire. Once library was over, we came back up to the classroom, and we did some math. In math, we learned about lining up the decimals when adding and subtracting. Then, we went to lunch because 12:25 had FINALLY arrived.

                All of us were excited because today was Friday game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!! So, we quickly ate our lunch, and then, we got to play a game that we all wait for every week. Except every week, we play a different game, so….yeah…..any who, we played the game until the bell rang which indicated that we had to go back to the classroom to do some RTI. After RTI, we came back, and we got to do something that we had been waiting for ALL WEEK LONG. WE GOT TO DISSECT A SQUID!!!!!!!!! It was SOOOOOO MUCH FUN!! Sorry, I feel capitalization is needed for all of the excitement. So, we got to get all wet and inky-get it? Hahhahahah yeah…..so, we dissected, and then, we packed up and went home. Have a good weekend! 

Homework:

Read and Log 30 minutes,

BP3 p.13 #8-18 & 39 BONUS #47-48

Day 73-Everything about everything!

                Today is the 73^rd day of school. We came in and we did morning work. Then, we did our big science test. I can’t say much, but I will say this: It could be one of the most fun tests I have EVER taken. And that’s coming from someone who doesn’t care for science.  Then, since we had been working very hard, we got to have break. Even better, we got to have a thirteen minute break!   Anyway, we came back to our seats, and then finished the test, and we got onto the computers so we could go on Edmodo, and play the math game: Math Mall. It was fun. So, once we started to play that, Mr. Steele broke the news to us. We then had to go to P.E. P.E. was VERY Fun! We got to play pin knock down. Yep, one of the best games ever. But when gym class ended, we came back to the classroom, and we then got to learn about some more science it was complicated, but Mr. Steele told us that it was understandable. It’s called the periodic table! Then, we snapped out of our science trance, and we went to lunch.

                We went to recess after food time, and then, we came back to the classroom to do RTI! When the clock ticked to 1:50, we all came back to our classroom, and we started on this one video that was about our planets. It was really cool. There were planets that I have NEVER even heard of. It was that amazing. Then, once the three minute video ended, we got started on a social studies test. It was long, and hard. But, because we are Mr. Steele’s AWESOME students, we pushed through it and we succeeded. Then, since we had taken 2 HARD tests today, he let us watch a video. Then, when three-thirty rolled around, we packed up and went home or to any where we had to go after school. 

Homework:

Read and Log 30 minutes,

PC day 2&3

Day 72-The new math book

                Today, it is the 72^nd day of school. Since most of us were getting used to the school routine, we all came in quietly. Then, we did math and reading for morning work. Then, we got onto the computers, and we did Tenmarks. It is a math website for school kids. Fun, right? Anyways, we did ten marks, and then we did an opinion thing for Charlotte Doyle. Then, we had break. After break, we came back to our seats and did more of the opinion sheet. Then, we went to music. In music, we practice our MLK thingy. Then, once we came back to our seats, we did some math in our new math book.

                Once the bell rang, we went to lunch/recess.  Once we came back from recess, we did math, and then packed up and went home! 

Homework: 

Read and log, 

BP3 p.13 #1-6 37-38, 

PC Day 1

Day 71- Our first day back from Winter Break.

                Today is the 71^st day of school! That means of course, that today was our first day back from winter break. All of us so wanted to be here…totally….any who, we came in and we unpacked. Then, we reviewed our math so we could take the math test. Then, we had break. We came back from break and we did some reviewing for science so we can take the test tomorrow. It was exhausting, then, we went to P.E. In P.E., we played popup. It was fun. Then, once we were all settled in the classroom, we did some Social Studies. Then, we had lunch.

                We came back from lunch/recess, and we did RTI. Then, we all arrived once again to our very own classroom, and we did some more science. After this, we got to finish our social studies paper. It was very historical! We got to work on a timeline. Then, we did some reading from big red.  We were reading about the first person to sail from Japan to the great San Fran, CA. Once we finished the story, we packed up and went home.