Homefun 9-30-11

Read 20
Xtramath
Math 2-4 Prac B- Show work on looseleaf- see formatting of sample problem
5-10-15 Challenge due Monday
WEB- Practice cue card presentation this weekend
WEB due Monday- book, book diary, cue cards, summary, project
Taffy Apple Sales

Our Human Timeline

Now that we have finished our map skills unit in social studies, we have moved on to studying ancient cultures and Native American tribes.  We kicked off our unit by creating a human timeline of major events in history.  Through some great teamwork and critical thinking we were able to complete the task.

Wee Deliver

Congratulations to our newest Wee Deliver employees!  These students will work together with other 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to sort and deliver the mail to all of the classrooms at Westwood.  A special congratulations goes out to D7, Westwood's 2011-2012 Postmaster!  Congratulations!

Posting Difficulties

I just wanted to let you know that some of the students have been experiencing difficulties posting to the blog form home.  We are having this same problem here at school.  After some extensive problem solving, we have learned that if you are using Firefox, Safari, or Chrome to view the blog, students are able to post.  However if you are using any version of Internet Explorer students you will not be able to post.  I am hoping Blogger will resolve this issue soon.  I apologize for the inconvenience this is causing.

Golden Key Club

Congratulations to our Golden Key Club for the week of September 26th.  These students did a great job following the rules and turning their work in on time.  Keep up the great work!  

Where in the World is the Westwood Wildcat?

The wildcat certainly got his exercise this week!  He was visiting the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro.  “Kilimanjaro” is a Masai word meaning “Large Rock.”  I bet he had a great view this week!  J

Where in the World is the Westwood Wildcat? Clue #3

It’s your last and final clue for the week!:

3. The wildcat has been working hard to climb to the top of three snow-capped volcanic cones.   

2. His location is near the equator.

1. This week he has traveled to a destination near the Indian Ocean.

Homefun 9-28-11

Read 20 or make rough sketch of WEB project
Xtramath
Math 2-3 Practice
Grammar packet Due Friday
Box top Collection day is tomorrow
Finish DARE graphic organizer
Where in the world is the Wildcat post
Taffy Apple Order
5-10-15 Challenge

Where in the World is the Westwood Wildcat?

Time for Clue #2!:

2. His location is near the equator.

1. This week he has traveled to a destination near the Indian Ocean.

Homefun 9-27-11

Read 20 or finish summary and cue cards
Xtramath
Grammar Packet due Friday
Finish timeline
5-10-15 Challenge
Taffy Apple Order
DARE gym night tonight
Where's the Wildcat post

Where in the World is the Westwood Wildcat?

The wildcat is at it again!  Here’s your first clue to his location:

1. This week he has traveled to a destination near the Indian Ocean

Homefun 9-26-11

Read 20 or WEB summary
Finish Jeremy Fink cue cards
Xtramath
Math 2-2 Prac B or PS
Grammar packet p.1 due tomorrow
Point of Reference Maps due tomorrow
WEE Deliver interviews after school tomorrow (see invitation)
Taffy Apple fundraiser
5-10-15 Challenge

Golden Key Club 9-23

Below is our Golden Key Club picture for the week of 9/19-9/23.  Congratulations to our team!

Team members not pictured: Dylan F.

Homefun 9-23

Read 20
Xtramath
WEB- finish book, finish book diary, pick project, gather materials
Fit for the Future Walk 10:00 am
5-10-15 Challenge
Taffy Apple orders

Where in the World is the Westwood Wildcat?

It's time to reveal my secret location!  I have been enjoying life in :

Chichen Itza, Mexico

Located on the Yucantan Peninsula
Home of the Ancient Mayan Ruins

Conference Notes

Conference notes went home today, indicating the exact time and date for your conference.  Please check to see if the time will work for you and return the form to school with your child tomorrow.  Thank you!  :) 

Homefun 9-22

Read 20
Sp Test tomorrow
Xtramath
Math 2-1 Prac or PS
Research info for point of reference map
Post Where's the Wildcat Guess
Sign and Return Conference Note #2
Thursday folder
5-10-15 Challenge
Taffy Apple Orders

Where in the World is the Westwood Wildcat? Clue #4

Here's your last clue for the week!  My secret location will be shared with you tomorrow morning.  :) 

1. While I enjoyed my time in the Land Down Under, it’s time to head back to the Northern Hemisphere.

2. Some wildcats I know like to vacation on islands.  I prefer life on a peninsula.

3: My location is near 20N latitude and 88W longitude

4: Would you believe that the place I’m visiting was created by the Mayans in 600 AD? 

Homefun

Read 20

Xtramath

Check to be sure 2-1 Reteach is done

Finish 10 camping paragraphs

DARE family talk

Band notes coming home today

Taffy Apple Fundraiser

5-10-15 Fundraiser

LRC Homefun due tomorrow

Sp packet due tomorrow

Where's the Wildcat post

WEB

Our October book projects are due soon.  Please note that this year students are able to choose a project that will demonstrate deeper understanding of their book.  There is a list of possible project ideas that the students brainstormed, along with additional WEB resources, located in the sidebar of our blog. 

Here's the suggested timeline for the students:

• Finish reading their book and complete the book diary by this Sunday
• Choose a book project and gather all materials this weekend (see Book Project ideas on the blog)
• Monday and Tuesday- Write the summary and create cue cards (see summary guidelines on the blog)
• Wednesday- plan your project (rough draft, sketch it out, etc.)
• Thursday and Friday- Create your project 
• Saturday and Sunday- Practice presenting from cue cards. 

On Monday, October 3rd students should come to school with their book, book diary, summary, project and cue cards.  Students will present one day during the week of October 3rd.  As always, please let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you!

Where in the World is the Westwood Wildcat? Clue #3

Here's your new clue for the day!  Happy hunting.  :)  

1. While I enjoyed my time in the Land Down Under, it’s time to head back to the Northern Hemisphere.

2. Some wildcats I know like to vacation on islands.  I prefer life on a peninsula.

3: My location is near 20N latitude and 88W longitude

Homefun 9-20-11

Read 20 (finish reading your WEB book by Sunday)
Xtramath
Math 2-1 Reteach
Finish 5 paragraphs for your Camping photostory
Sp packet due Thursday
Post your "Where is the Wildcat" guess
LRC HW due Thursday
5-10-15 Challenge

Where in the World is the Westwood Wildcat? Clue #2

Thanks to you all for playing my game!  Here's clue #2:

1. While I enjoyed my time in the Land Down Under, it’s time to head back to the Northern Hemisphere.

2. Some wildcats I know like to vacation on islands.  I prefer life on a peninsula.

Homefun 9/19

Read 20
Xtramath.org
Math Test Fix and Returns due tomorrow
S.S. packet finish p. 13 and do p. 12
Sp pkt due Thurs.
Post Wildcat guess

Absent work:

• Make sure you get a spelling list in your mail
• Make sure your story plan is done for the camping photostory.  You will need to work on the computers in the room to insert your pictures for your photostory.
• Read Everglades in your reading book.  Practice using your 6 comprehension strategies (Listen to your inner conversation, Notice when you lose your way, Read-Write-Talk (do this with an adult at home), Follow the text signposts, Merge old thinking with new, Connect the new to the known)

Ch. 1 Math Test

Chapter 1 math tests were returned to the students today.  If a child received a D or a U (below 70%) on their test they should fix and return this test.  This allows students an opportunity to learn from their mistakes so that they can improve their performance next time.  Test corrections should be done on a seperate sheet of paper, labeled "Ch. 1 Math Test Corrections" and stapled to the original test.  Students will receive half credit for any problem that is fixed correctly.  All test corrections are due tomorrow.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

We Love Geography!

Check out this geography game on National Geographic for Kids.  It's called Copycat.  It's like Simon Says meets Geography.  Let me know how far you get.  Apparently you have to get to Level 15 to win the game, but I'm wondering if that's possible??

Where in the World is the Westwood Wildcat? Clue #1

The wildcat is at it again!  He decided he liked traveling around the globe, and now he has found a new destination.  Here is his first clue:

"While I enjoyed my time in the Land Down Under, it’s time to head back to the Northern Hemisphere."

Homefun 9-16

Read 20
Xtramath
Trail of History note
LRC Homework
5-10-15 Challenge

Where in the World is the Westwood Wildcat?

It's time for our traveling mascot to reveal his location!  Thanks for all of your guesses this week!  :)  I had a lot of fun playing "Where's the wildcat" with you.  :) 

"I was visiting the Sydney Opera House, located in Sydney, Australia."