Week 2 - Curriculum Night, Picture Day, and Lots of Learning!

A Week in Review

September 9 - 13

 

We are moving and learning like a well-oiled machine in Room 210! We have our systems and routines down and that allows us to focus 100% on LEARNING! What a great week - here's what we were up to:

 

 

Virtue Awards:

Roman T. has earned a Virtue Award for demonstrating the virtues of courage and excellence. Roman, without hesitation, volunteered to be the first student to read his writing during our class Author's Chair!

Merin R., Madison L., and Sahar A. have earned Virtue Awards for demonstrating the virtues of cleanliness, helpfulness, and commitment. Thank you for taking your recess time to care for our class beta fish, "Russell Wilson" and clean his aquarium. He appreciates it!

 

 

 

Reading:

We continued discussing what good readers do and think about while reading. We analyzed the differences between "Easy", "Just Right", and "Challenging" books. We also discussed, WHY it's important for students to be reading a "Just Right" book when they're reading independently (to practice the strategies they're learning in class with ease).

 

 

Writing:

Our Writing Workshop has been launched! Students began using their "Writer's Notebooks" to brainstorm and draft ideas that are swirling around in their minds. We learned from published authors on how they use their notebooks to keep their ideas. We also discussed WHERE writers get their ideas and how we can use their tips in our own brainstorming sessions.

 

 

Math:

The Basic Fluency Plan introductory unit is DONE! We took a pre-test for Unit 1 and started right away on our first unit: Multiplication and Division Word Problems. Using the pre-test data, students are receiving differentiated instruction in our classroom, as some students are working independently or in small groups with Ms. Aileen or me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Science:

Landforms is our first Science unit. We combined classes with Ms. Keenan's to introduce the first 'challenge'. Students learned that builders want to build apartments at three different sites near the Skokomish River, the most frequently flooded river in Washington State. In science groups, students began researching the problem. Their challenge is to determine which site, if any, is the best location for the new apartment buildings.. At the end of this challenge, students will make a group presentation to the Mason County City Council (aka the class) with their recommendations.


This week flew by and it was because of all the learning happening in our classroom! I am so proud of the students for taking their learning seriously, for showing flexibility, and supporting me with my crazy love for the Seahawks!

Go Seahawks!

Enjoy your weekend,

~Mrs. Hatlestad

Upcoming Events:

20 Sept - Walk-a-Thon (11:20am)
27 Sept - Camp Terry Leadership Field Trip for 5th Grade

11 Oct - No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)