Skype Session Success!!

Today we had the most fun, unique experience when we collaborated with our peers in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada.  The students used iPads to connect to other small groups in Canada.  We discussed questions that we could ask people about wolves to get input as to how they view them, or different perceptions that they have in our area.  During the conversation we were able to show the students what our classroom looks like, and our school as well.  They had fun showing us what it is like in their school.  Isn't technology great?  Students, what was your favorite part of our Skype session with our Canadian friends today?

Holdiay Elves!

Today we had the priviledge of having a couple students from the Student Council and NHS come to make elves with us.  They turned out cute!

Thursday, December 15

Good Afternoon,

We have been working so hard on our stories to be published.  Please, if you have not yet filled out the book order form, even if you DO NOT want an additional purchased copy, please sign it on the bottom and check no.  I have to have all of these in so we can send in our manuscripts to be published.  Thank you!

We have really great authors and illustrators here at Northeast Range.  I can't wait to see the finished product. 

Holiday break is approaching quickly.  Remember our party is on Tuesday, December 20 in the afternoon.  Bring a present for a boy or girl.  Some students have also volunteered to bring punch or juice and if anyone has anything else they would like to bring in, feel free.  I have two crafts/activities planned, but if someone else wants to volunteer to help out or do something let me know. 

Spelling test tomorrow! 

Have a great night!
Mrs. E.

December 13

Today we worked on our stories a lot. Most of us are done typing and are working on the cover and illustrations. So far its been very fun and I can't wait until Author's Tea. Tomorrow is Flex Wednesday again so we won't be able to work on them.

Assignments
Reading: Working on stories
Math: pg 138-139 and wkb 3.15
Social Studies: Notes

Have a great night!:)

Wolves Without Borders Guest!

If you are friends with the Northeast Range School on Facebook, you may have seen our class featured there.  Tara Johnson from the International Wolf Center visited our classroom to discuss how wolves are portrayed in folktales.  This is the start of our study on wolves--their behavior, perceptions, how they live and survive in our area and in other countries.  We are going to have Tara visit again in January and some time this year we will travel to the wolf center to visit.

She also brought an adoption kit for us.  We have adopted the wolf "Aiden" who lives in the main exhibit there at the Wolf Center.  What a cool opportunity!

Math Flex Wednesday Fun!

We've been working hard to learn all of the math vocabulary that is specific to the different math strands we are studying this year: numbers and operation, algebra, geometry, and data analysis. 

Yesterday we worked on learning algebra concepts.  Here are some pictures from my group who worked hard to make posters and use the technology that we have in our school to practice math facts!

Monday!

Good Evening!

Today we learned about haiku, a form of Japanese poetry. We used this method to write wolf poetry.

Here are today's assignments:
Grade 4 reading: complete the suffix and vocab worksheets. Also, complete the vocabulary sentences if you are in the video game group.
Grade 5 reading: daily 5 (no homework)
Grade 6 reading: make sure you get your work done for your book clubs!
Grade 5 math: lesson 3.12 workbook
Spelling: make sure you do an ADDITIONAL word sort at home and get your parent or an adult to sign your notebook!

Have a good night! :D
Mrs. E.

Ideas for our Wolves Without Borders Blog

Respond to this post with some ideas about what we could tell our friends in Canada and Mexico.  It is great to see how our culture and theirs are different, so I will ask you this....

What is culture?

What is our culture here?

How can culture be different between places? 

I'm excited to hear your responses!  :)

Thursday, December 1st!

December--already??  Where does the time go??

We have been really working hard to integrate technology into our classrooms.  The Starboard has been a really awesome feature that I feel I just can't live without.  It adds so much to what we can do in our room! 

We have been working on our stories.  Please, if you haven't already, sign and return the form to either order an additional copy of your student's published book or just check "no, not interested" to get just the free copy.  I need them returned either way and I only have gotten a few back. 

Our Flex Wednesday has been going very well.  The kids seem really excited to try something new--and the teachers are as well!  We really have developed into quite a community of learners. :)

We are doing mostly in class projects and reading, however, if you are in a book club or if you have guided reading homework make sure you get that completed. 

Have a GREAT night! 
Mrs. E.