Mrs. Sauber's Class Blog: October 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Homefun 10-31-12

Read 20
Sp packet due tomorrow
Math- Bring in candy for candy exchange
Revise WEB summary rough draft- see yellow sheet
Orchestra tomorrow
Have a Happy and safe Halloween!

Our class has 2 more Geometry Show Me videos that they would like to share with you. Please remember to review these vocabulary words as well as the words from the videos last week, with your child. Thank you!

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Homefun 10-30-12

Sp packet due Thurs

Xtramath

Finish WEB summary rough draft

What does Illinois look like?- Bring in color pictures for E.C.- up to 5 points per person

Character Day Interview form due tomorrow

Character day tomorrow- bring costume to change into after lunch and a copy of your book if possible

S.S.- Home/School connection

Creating Symmetry

Today our students were exploring symmetry using a variety of learning styles. We hope you enjoy our creations. :)

Exploring Symmetry

This morning in math you will have the opportunity to continue to explore symmetry. Click on the link below to create your own symmetrical patterns. Once you click on the link select "Complete a Pattern." Then click on "Beginner". After you successfully complete a beginner patter try some of the intermediate and advanced patterns. If you still have time, you can try to create your own pattern. Have fun!

Click here

Monday, October 29, 2012

Symmetry Extra Credit

Watch TV for extra credit?!? Has Mrs. Sauber lost her mind? No, you just lucked out. :) Click on the link below to watch an episode of "Cyberchase" related to symmetry. Post 1 thing you learned about symmetry after watching this TV show. Remember to post your name so you receive credit for your hard work! Enjoy! :)

Click here to watch "Cyberchase".

Homefun 10/29/12

Sp packet due Thurs.

Math A-1 HW

Math E.C.- see Blog

Write 1st part of WEB summary

Book Character Interview- Due Wed

1/2 day tomorrow

Xtramath.org

Character Day is Coming to Westwood!

This Wednesday is Character Day at Westwood! All students can bring in a costume and dress as their favorite book character. Please see the note that went home regarding guidelines for costumes. Students, we all want to know, which character will you be on Wednesday?

Observing Illinois

Today we kicked off our study of the state of Illinois by making observations about our state. Students worked in teams to observe photographs of the state of Illinois and record their observations on charts.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Seeing Geometry Everywhere!

Our students have been working hard to learn their geometry terminology. Below you will find mini movies the students made in their teams today. Each team had a photographer take a picture showing their geometry vocabulary word. Then they had an illustrator identify the term in the photograph. And finally, they had a narrator explain the term and its definition. I'm sure your child would love to show you which movie they helped to produce and share with you their role in the production of their film. We hope you have as much fun watching them as we did making them. :)

Angle

Vertex

Perpendicular Lines

Right Angle

Line Segment

Parallel Lines

Homefun 10-26-12

Read 20 min
Xtramath
Finish Form map-BBBB and staple green rubric to your map
Check out our "Show Me" movies
Sign and Return Report Card Envelope
Finish reading WEB book

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Homefun 10-25-12

Read 20 min

Finish reading WEB book by tomorrow

Grammar packet due tomorrow

Math A-2 HW or Challenge

Xtramath.org

Finish penciling in final copy of Form map and check with green rubric

Map skills test tomorrow

Wear Red tomorrow for Red Ribbon Week

Map Study Guide due tomorrow

Music- Practice "Coffee Grows on White Oak Trees" or 2nd verse of "Cindy"

Thursday folder

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

W.E.B. books and projects

November WEB books and summaries are due soon. It can be hard for students to plan out a schedule to complete long-term projects. Below is my suggested time line to help alleviate stress on our students and our families:

Fri 10/26- Finish reading W.E.B. book
Rest on your weekend. :)
Mon 10/29- Work on the rough draft of your 5 paragraph summary
Tues 10/30- Finish the rough draft of your summary
Wed 10/31- Revise your summary- see the editing tips on the bottom of your yellow sheet
Thurs 11/1- Edit your summary- Check for capitals, punctuation, spelling, etc.
Fri 11/2- Write/type the final draft of your summary
Take your weekend off! You've worked hard! You deserve a break!
Mon 11/5- Turn in your book diary and your summary

This is simply a suggested timeline. Please feel free to adapt it to meet your family's needs and schedule. Please feel free to e-mail or jot a note in the assignment notebook if you have any questions. I hope this helps!

Homefun 10-23-12

Read 20 min
Finish reading WEB book by Friday
Math- Count 'em up
Xtramath.org
S.S.- Finish study guide
Grammar packet due Friday
School store Friday
Late start tomorrow

Monday, October 22, 2012

Homefun 10-22-12

Read 20 min
Finish reading WEB book by Friday
Grammar packet due Friday
Math- mean, median, range (see blog for help)
Xtramath.org

Grammar- Subjects and Predicates

This week we are learning about subjects and predicates. I hope this Prezi is a helpful resources for students and parents as the children complete their grammar work for the week.

Subjects & Predicates on Prezi

Math Homework

Tonight for math homework students will be practicing mean, median, mode, and range. Sometimes these terms are tricky for students to remember. I hope the video below is a helpful resources for you. I'm sorry about the volume. I made it while my children were sleeping, and I definitely did not want to wake sleeping children. :)