News from Room 205
Jacksonville, Fl
March 16, 2009 Volume 1, Issue 20
Mrs. Cowan’s and Mrs. McGeachy’sClass
Techie Thursday
Techie Thursday has been a success the past few weeks. It seems more and more students are taking part. Great work! Techie Thursday has resumed this week. To participate, students will be required to do 3 activities on the computer at home. This can include commenting on the class blog, e-mailing homework, completing a Destination Success activity and so on. Thanks again for your cooperation.
Proud Panther
Proud Panther has certainly enjoyed his journeys over the year. He is now excited to be visiting Justin this week. Justin has been working very hard. He has been really taking his time to complete tasks. Way to go Justin! Be sure to blog what Proud Panther does during his visit. If you have a moment, please check out his blog. He has already been to quite a few places.
Fun Friday
Beginning this week, 30 minutes of free time will be given on Friday to those that do ALL of their homework each day. To participate, students must turn in their homework EACH DAY that it is due. Students that do not complete their homework will use the 30 minutes on Friday to complete it. 30 minutes of free time will also be given on Friday to students that have maintained a blue card (A) all week. So, students have the opportunity to earn an hour of free time each week. We hope to see everyone participating!
Volunteers
Again, a big thank you goes out to Mrs. Brundage and Mrs. Permenter for volunteering their time the past few weeks. Remember that you are always welcome. Just give us a time when you are available and we will have something ready for you to do with the students, whether it is reading with a student or playing a learning game. A big thanks to Mrs. Lupu for being a Mystery Reader this past week. She read our Book of the Month, Honey Honey Lion by Jan Brett. You are also welcome to be a “Mystery Reader” as well. This is when you read a book to the class. Please feel free to contact us anytime.
Important News Flash: The homework will now be posted on the blog for your reference. The address for the blog is http://mrscowansclass.blogspot.com.
Classroom Newsletter Page 2 This Week’s Homework
Daily: Read 20 minutes AND LOG IT! Monday: Reading – Day 1; Spelling - 3 times each; Math - worksheet Tuesday: Reading – Day 2; Spelling – ABC order; Math - worksheet Wednesday: Reading – Day 3; Spelling – Write a paragraph using all words; Math - worksheet Thursday: Reading – Day 4; Spelling – study; Math - worksheet Friday: Have a great weekend and READ! Spelling Words: pair unhurt grinning air smiled sadly care retell babies bear unlike cared scare hopeful parties Thank you for your support. Thank you for all of the snacks for our class! We appreciate it!
What are we studying?
Reading – fact versus opinion, making judgments, compare and contrast, monitor and clarify Mathematics – rounding, up and down the number line, computing net change Writing – how to’s, dictionary skills, finish up report writing Science – properties of matter, states of matter Social Studies –current events, ancient civilizations Grammar/Phonics – helping verbs, prefixes, suffixes, subject/verb agreement Reading Vocabulary – priority beaming anguish assist ovation poised spectators
Mrs. McGeachy’s Resources
P.E.: Red Day 9:45-10:15 Music: Green Day 10:15-10:45 Media: Green Day 9:45 – 10:15 Art: Orange Day (wk 2) 9:45 – 10:45 Computers: Orange Day (wk 1) 9:45 – 10:45
Reminders to Students
The Club Einstein and Brain Buster
resume this week. So far Tori and Celine are in the lead but Alex has been working hard to catch up. Let’s see who gets it for the 3rd Nine Weeks. week, 30 minutes of free time will be given on Friday to those that do ALL of their homework each day. people did not log their books so they could not get credit for them. If your child has not read enough books, he or she will not be allowed to participate in the end of the year Reading Celebration.
Mrs. Cowan’s Resources
P.E.: Red Day 9:45-10:15 Media: Green Day 10:15-10:45 Music: Green Day 9:45 – 10:15 Art: Orange Day (wk 1) 9:45 – 10:45 Computers: Orange Day (wk 2) 9:45 – 10:45
Homework is due daily! Beginning this
Be sure to LOG YOUR BOOKS! Some
Important Dates
Book Club will meet on Friday, March 20th at 7:30 this week. We are still looking for Mystery Readers. If you would like to read a book to the class, please contact us. Computer classes for the rest of the year will focus on teaching your child how to use PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and many other programs. We are in DESPERATE need of Kleenex. We have completely run out. If you can, please send in a box or two for the classroom. Almost all of the students have been sniffling and sneezing and have gone through my entire stash. Any boxes that you can spare would be greatly appreciated.
Recommended Web Sites
http://www.quia.com/pages/ccowan48/page1 This is a site that I have used to create games that go along with our current unit of study. You were sent an email last week about it. Please feel free to check it out. You can log in using the information that was sent to you last week. http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/ This is the link for Scholastic’s Kid Site. If you have a moment, please feel free to check it out.