Argument Essay

Students should be coming home today with their Argument Essays that need to be published. Most have just a little more work to do on them. We have been working on them for two weeks and they won't have any more classroom time to complete them. Please ask them to share their essays with you.

Taylor Swift and Scholastic

Taylor Swift and Scholastic Books joined forces today and presented an exclusive interview about the importance of reading. Check it out with the link below:

CLICK HERE FOR TAYLOR SWIFT'S INTERVIEW

Science Fair Time

The science fair is soon approaching. Your student is coming home with a science fair packet today. Please sign and return the top sheet to me tomorrow. Thanks!

I'm Coming Home, to my Biome...

Ecosystems and Biomes

Last week we concluded our learning about ecosystems. This week we are learning about biomes.

Math Intervention

A morning math intervention is being offered to some students. If your student was selected for this privilege, they would have come home on Friday with the permission slip. I also emailed all parents of those who were chosen. This intervention will take place starting on November 3rd at 8:30 a.m. Intervention classes will be held Mon, Tue, Wed, and Thurs. If your student is unable to attend, I will need a note saying so, and I can then invite another student in their place. Please take advantage of this opportunity.

Biomes and Food Webs

Next week, we will be learning about biomes. Watch the video below to get some background information.

Here is a fun Bill Nye video about food webs to support our learning:

Book Orders

Four different book order catalogs are going home today. Please take the time to look them over and order some books that are within your student's ZPD. With an emphasis on reading this year, and using Accelerated Reader, it is critical for students to be able to read a variety of books. Orders will be due November 3rd. If you would like to place your order online, please use the class code: FM289

Click Here for Scholastic Orders

NS.3 Dividing Decimals

If you struggled with dividing decimals, be sure to watch this video explaining the procedure. This teacher makes some common mistakes and helps you figure them out.

Learn Zillion

Don't forget there are Learn Zillion videos assigned to you. Watch them!

Herbivores, Carnivores and Omnivores

NS.3 Sums and Differences of Decimals

Visit this site to review adding and subtracting decimals:

CLICK HERE

Are you ready?

Sound of Music

In Surviving the Applewhites, there are references to The Sound of Music. Here is a clip from the movie.

Food Chains

This week, we started learning about food chains. Watch the video to review.

Module 2, Lesson 8: Dividing Mixed Numbers

Science Fair Information Night

When: Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Where: Mary B. Lewis Cafeteria

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

This year, ALL students will be completing a science project. Inform yourself by attending this Information Night.

Mr. Morse, from Joe Baca Middle School, will be at Lewis Elementary with information about this year's science fair. He will discuss the "Do's and Don'ts" of science fair projects. This even will help students and parents understand what a science project is, and how to decide which project is best for them. Come and get your questions answered! :)

Lesson 4: Dividing Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Watch this video to review what we learned last week about dividing fractions with unlike denominators.

NS Learn Zillion Videos

Please log in to your Learn Zillion account and watch the assigned videos. They will help you get a better understanding of the math standard we are learning. For each video watched, you will earn an extra ticket.

Conferences Next Week

Our school will be on minimum day schedule all next week due to parent conferences. Conference notes with your appointment were sent home earlier this week. I look forward to meeting with you and your 6th grader to discuss their progress in 6th grade. 

Homework

I will begin listing homework on its own separate page. You can review it by clicking the tab above. The blogroll will be reserved for instructional posts and announcements.

Module 2, Lesson 3: Division of a Fraction by a Fraction

Homework: October 7th

1. ELA packet

2. Reading Fluency Tracker

3. AR log: Test on Friday.

4. Math fluency

5. 4 math problems

6. Surviving the Applewhites Ch. 1 Response

Homework: October 6th

1. ELA packet

2. AR Log

3.  Math fluency

4. Study Lesson 1 and 2 from your math packet. 

Students tested again today on Lessons 1 and 2 for math after reteaching based on their last quiz. Please watch the videos for Lessons 1 and 2 to review the concepts.

Conference reminders went home today as well.

Fontana Community Event: Let's Move on the Trail

On October 11th from 10 am-2 pm, the city of Fontana is hosting the "Let's Move on the Trail" event to promote a healthy lifestyle. Visit the webpage to learn more:

Let's Move on the Trail

Photosynthesis Song

We have been learning about photosynthesis. Here's a song about all that we've learned. Just try to get it out of your head. It's catchy!

Homework: October 2nd

1. ELA Packet (Days 1-4)
2. Math Fluency
3. Reading Fluency Tracker
4. Study Roots (Unit 4): Test is tomorrow.
5. Study Map #9: Test is tomorrow.
6. AR Log: Read for 20-30 minutes.
7. Math Poster (red) based on Lesson 2.

Pronouns

We have been learning about pronouns in class. Watch this video about pronouns to extend your learning.

Homework: October 1st

1. ELA Packet: Day 2
2. Math (2 problems)
3. Math fluency
4. AR Log: Read for 20 minutes.
5. Reading Fluency Tracker
6. Study map #9