Mrs. Crane's Commentary

What's Happening on the Lily Pad

 

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What's Happening on the Lily Pad

 Please be aware that the CRCT testing takes place next week. 

Here is the schedule:

Tuesday, April 21:       Reading
Wednesday, April 22:  Language Arts
Thursday, April 23:     Math
Friday, April 24:         Science
Monday, April 27:       Social Studies

 Please make sure your child gets plenty of sleep every night, eats a healthy breakfast every morning, arrives to school EARLY (the doors open at 7:15am), and brings a healthy snack to eat each day.  Our lunch time will be the same (10:48-11:18).  Special Areas will last from 12:20-12:45.  It is very important for your child to be at school and to be at school on time every day. 

Thanks to our Mrs. Pechenino for organizing CRCT snacks! During testing days, students will not need to bring their snacks.  Each day she has arranged for parents to provide a nutritional snacks and bottled water.  Thank you to all who are donating 

Please note that students who have perfect attendance during testing week will receive 2 free Braves tickets!!

Big Shanty Carnival

           Finally, Big Shanty's Carnival is here!!! I am looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow afternoon, Friday, April 17th . We will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of our school. I will be spray painting hair from 5:30 - 6:00 and would love to have a chance to change the color of you hair. This is my favorite activity and I certainly enjoy doing it!!!  The food will be great and you can bid on our class basket if you are a Georgia Bulldog fan or not! Please come out and enjoy the fun and games.

           Finally, Big Shanty's Carnival is here!!! I am looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow afternoon, Friday, April 17th . We will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of our school. I will be spray painting hair from 5:30 - 6:00 and would love to have a chance to change the color of you hair. This is my favorite activity and I certainly enjoy doing it!!!  The food will be great and you can bid on our class basket if you are a Georgia Bulldog fan or not! Please come out and enjoy the fun and games.

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No Spelling This Week

Since our class will be at the Atlanta Zoo on Friday, we will not have a spelling list this week. However, we will have a spelling list next week. Please use this time to do some CRCT practice, and continue  study your  multiplication facts.

Zoo Update Information

 The most current update information for the overnight zoo trip was sent home this afternoon. Please read through it very carefully. If you have any questions and concerns please let me know as soon as possible.

If you are going home on Thursday and coming back to school for the zoo field trip, you MUST EAT DINNER FIRST. I know this is very early for dinner, but the zoo will only be providing a small snack for us.

HOWEVER, if you are staying in ASP at Big Shanty on Thursday and I am checking you out, YOU WILL BRING A DINNER to eat in the classroom before the trip.

This is separate from the lunch that will need to be brought from home or bought in the cafeteria for when we arrive back at the school Friday afternoon. I hope this information is not too confusing.

Please continue to review the checklist that was provided titled "Are Ewe Ready for the Zoo?"

Upcoming Events

Thursday, March 26th-27th: Overnight Zoo Field Trip

Tuesday, March 31st: Author's Night

April 6th-10th: Spring Break

April 17th: Spring Carnival

April 21st-27th: CRCT Testing

April 24th: Mrs. Garcia's Last Day

 

 

Thursday, March 26th-27th: Overnight Zoo Field Trip

Tuesday, March 31st: Author's Night

April 6th-10th: Spring Break

April 17th: Spring Carnival

April 21st-27th: CRCT Testing

April 24th: Mrs. Garcia's Last Day

 

What's Happening on the Lily Pad

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Spelling Contract

As you know, we are trying to conserve on copies.  We now have a 2 sided spelling contract with 12 choices to choose from.  The spelling contract is in each child's binder on yellow card stock.  However, should it be misplaced, you can now access it right here from our blog! 

Just click on the links below for the 12 choices to choose from!

Download Spelling Choice Boards 1

Download Spelling Choice Boards 2

What's Happening in the Lily Pad

CRCT Practice

  CRCT is right around the corner!  It is in April, when we come back from Spring Break.  Please have your child prepare by taking the tests I've created below. Your child should take at least 1 of these tests a week.   The username and password for your child was sent home several weeks ago and you were also given another copy at conferences.  Please let me know if you need this information again. 

Online CRCT Test 

How do I make an inference while reading?

Remember?  Just read between the lines!  Authors give clues in their writing that you can put together with your own knowledge to form a conclusion about a topic. 

Try some fun inferencing practice at this website!  http://www.gamequarium.com/readquarium/skillsi-p.html

 Fraction Fun

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Georgia Habitats

Science - habitats and organisms

     We have started to study the five habitats in Georgia (mountains, piedmont, coastal plains, coast, Atlantic Ocean) and the plants and animals that live there. We will also discuss the effect of changes to a habitat.

University of Georgia Museum of Natural History - click here 

Georgia Habitats - click here 

Georgia Regions - click here  

More on habitats - click here

  CRCT is right around the corner!  It is in April, when we come back from Spring Break.  Please have your child prepare by taking the tests I've created below. Your child should take at least 1 of these tests a week.   The username and password for your child was sent home several weeks ago and you were also given another copy at conferences.  Please let me know if you need this information again. 

Online CRCT Test 

How do I make an inference while reading?

Remember?  Just read between the lines!  Authors give clues in their writing that you can put together with your own knowledge to form a conclusion about a topic. 

Try some fun inferencing practice at this website!  http://www.gamequarium.com/readquarium/skillsi-p.html

 Fraction Fun

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Georgia Habitats

Science - habitats and organisms

     We have started to study the five habitats in Georgia (mountains, piedmont, coastal plains, coast, Atlantic Ocean) and the plants and animals that live there. We will also discuss the effect of changes to a habitat.

University of Georgia Museum of Natural History - click here 

Georgia Habitats - click here 

Georgia Regions - click here  

More on habitats - click here

Remember?  Just read between the lines!  Authors give clues in their writing that you can put together with your own knowledge to form a conclusion about a topic. 

Try some fun inferencing practice at this website!  http://www.gamequarium.com/readquarium/skillsi-p.html

 Fraction Fun

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Georgia Habitats

Science - habitats and organisms

     We have started to study the five habitats in Georgia (mountains, piedmont, coastal plains, coast, Atlantic Ocean) and the plants and animals that live there. We will also discuss the effect of changes to a habitat.

University of Georgia Museum of Natural History - click here 

Georgia Habitats - click here 

Georgia Regions - click here  

More on habitats - click here

Try some fun inferencing practice at this website!  http://www.gamequarium.com/readquarium/skillsi-p.html

 Fraction Fun

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Georgia Habitats

Science - habitats and organisms

     We have started to study the five habitats in Georgia (mountains, piedmont, coastal plains, coast, Atlantic Ocean) and the plants and animals that live there. We will also discuss the effect of changes to a habitat.

University of Georgia Museum of Natural History - click here 

Georgia Habitats - click here 

Georgia Regions - click here  

More on habitats - click here

 Fraction Fun

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Georgia Habitats

Science - habitats and organisms

     We have started to study the five habitats in Georgia (mountains, piedmont, coastal plains, coast, Atlantic Ocean) and the plants and animals that live there. We will also discuss the effect of changes to a habitat.

University of Georgia Museum of Natural History - click here 

Georgia Habitats - click here 

Georgia Regions - click here  

More on habitats - click here

 Fraction Fun

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Science - habitats and organisms

     We have started to study the five habitats in Georgia (mountains, piedmont, coastal plains, coast, Atlantic Ocean) and the plants and animals that live there. We will also discuss the effect of changes to a habitat.

University of Georgia Museum of Natural History - click here 

Georgia Habitats - click here 

Georgia Regions - click here  

More on habitats - click here

Remember? Just read between the lines! Authors give clues in their writing that you can put together with your own knowledge to form a conclusion about a topic.

Try some fun inferencing practice at this website!  http://www.gamequarium.com/readquarium/skillsi-p.html

 Fraction Fun

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Georgia Habitats

Science - habitats and organisms

     We have started to study the five habitats in Georgia (mountains, piedmont, coastal plains, coast, Atlantic Ocean) and the plants and animals that live there. We will also discuss the effect of changes to a habitat.

University of Georgia Museum of Natural History - click here 

Georgia Habitats - click here 

Georgia Regions - click here  

More on habitats - click here

 Fraction Fun

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Georgia Habitats

Science - habitats and organisms

     We have started to study the five habitats in Georgia (mountains, piedmont, coastal plains, coast, Atlantic Ocean) and the plants and animals that live there. We will also discuss the effect of changes to a habitat.

University of Georgia Museum of Natural History - click here 

Georgia Habitats - click here 

Georgia Regions - click here  

More on habitats - click here

 Fraction Fun

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Science - habitats and organisms

     We have started to study the five habitats in Georgia (mountains, piedmont, coastal plains, coast, Atlantic Ocean) and the plants and animals that live there. We will also discuss the effect of changes to a habitat.

University of Georgia Museum of Natural History - click here 

Georgia Habitats - click here 

Georgia Regions - click here  

More on habitats - click here

Fraction Fun Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htmhttp://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

 Fraction Fun

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Fraction Fun

 Fraction Fun

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

Please use the following websites to learn more about fractions and play games using fractions!

http://www.visualfractions.com/Games.htm

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html

What's Happening in the Lily Pad

I hope that everyone had a great winter break. We have been quite busy since school has started back. We are very excited to have a student teacher from Kennesaw State University, Mrs. Garcia and would like to welcome her to our class. She will be with us until the end of April. 

  Well, we 've made it through the first week of 2009.  The kids returned ready to learn and excited about being back at school.  I want to thank all of you for returning your conference scheduling forms so quickly.  I can't wait to talk to each of you about how your child is doing both in academics and behavior.   During conference week we will be having another Book Fair.  Just as before, the profit goes towards the school.

    In social studies, we have been working with some biographies and learning about history. So far we have learned about  Paul Revere. Ask your child to tell you why Mr. Revere was important in helping the United States become an independent country. Next week we will begin learning about Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, and, the following  week, we will begin learning about Mary McLeod Bethune. These are all very interesting people who have done amazing things for our country!

   In math, we have started our new unit of study. Some of us started with measurement while others started with fractions. Students who are in my math group received the first project for the new year. It is called "If You Hopped Like a Frog" and will not be due until February 6, 2009.

In writing, we will be learning how to write  to persuade our audience. As we prepare for our persuasive writing for this nine weeks, we will spend time reading books with persuasive themes.  As we read, we will discuss facts and opinions the author provides to support his or her thoughts.

In science, we wrapped our unit on fossils and would like to thank Cameron's dad Mr. Laposata who was so kind as to bring in a rock with many fossils and allow us the chance to dig for them. We will start our new unit on magnets. We will learn how magnets use invisible forces to attract and repel objects.

In reading, we will learn how to read and comprehend fiction text. Our focus this week will be to determine the plot of fiction text. We will read several books and complete a plot organizer to identify the plot of the text.

Paul Revere website:

 Check out the Paul Revere Virtual MuseumClick on the link below to enter the online museum. Longfellow's poem is in the First Exhibit Hall of the Museum. Happy exploring!

http://www.kidsandhistory.com/paulvm/foyer.html

Fredrick Douglas website:

Check out the Fredrick Douglas online museum.

http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/douglass/panoramics/vr_main.html

 Check out the Paul Revere Virtual MuseumClick on the link below to enter the online museum. Longfellow's poem is in the First Exhibit Hall of the Museum. Happy exploring!

http://www.kidsandhistory.com/paulvm/foyer.html

Fredrick Douglas website:

Check out the Fredrick Douglas online museum.

http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/douglass/panoramics/vr_main.html

Happy Holidays from the Lily Pad

 

Happy Holidays!! We are in the season of sharing. This holiday season, your child will be participating in a “ Sharing Through The Season” project.  Starting December 9th, each child will be given the opportunity to share a favorite holiday story with the class.  A small story bit or memento will need to be prepared for each member of the classroom.

A special thank you to all the parents who took time out of their busy schedules to share their favorite holiday books!

We will be constructing our Snowman Sweatshirts on December 16th and all shirts are required by December 10th. We are still in need of black, white, and red fabric paint.

 Dates to remember:

December 9-12:  Sharing Through the Seasons projects are shared

December 10:  Sweatshirts for Snowman Day is due (and any donations of paint)

December 12:  Multiplication Ice Cream Celebration

December 16:  Snowman Day (painting on sweatshirts)

December 16:  Math Achievement Test for the end of 2^nd 9 weeks

December 17:  Winter Holidays Around the World

December 18: Holiday party/book exchange

December 19:  Polar Express Day (can wear school appropriate pajamas to school)

Upcoming Events

November 2nd: Daylight Savings Ends ~ Fall back 1 hour!

November 4th: Election Day/No School

November 11th: P.T.A. performance

November 24th-28th: Thanksgiving Break/No School