tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64383575632880381252024-02-07T23:21:07.519-07:00More Than ABCWelcome! We're an informative, fun, creative blog dedicated to share what is going on in our classroom.Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399530451892035084noreply@blogger.comBlogger186125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-6269633347197831262011-09-29T06:00:00.001-06:002011-09-29T06:00:02.775-06:00Treeline and Lifezones<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3ikQW1EkB6zvPqa9kfKqL7hZkUUQuQcoTRTBRPx2Um-JaiFPcHGDpLkUILMX-ztlIa0paTPRcuVXO-XFUQVo1WYNBRc43wkrpG7r3sODJFKb2WM-pmXe6D1sCbO_5jvEIYKtfSGZUTLM/s1600/DSCN2222.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3ikQW1EkB6zvPqa9kfKqL7hZkUUQuQcoTRTBRPx2Um-JaiFPcHGDpLkUILMX-ztlIa0paTPRcuVXO-XFUQVo1WYNBRc43wkrpG7r3sODJFKb2WM-pmXe6D1sCbO_5jvEIYKtfSGZUTLM/s320/DSCN2222.JPG" /></a> </div><br />
We'll be viewing all the life zones during our October field trip, the last big trip for a while! <br />
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Are you excited? <a href="http://www.cograilway.com/">All aboard!</a><br />
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Students, please remember to make safe decisions when you go to other websites online.<br />
<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: 0% 50%; border: 0px currentColor; padding: 0px;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to More Than the ABC's. Check Back Soon!</div>Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399530451892035084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-9135489713270929442011-09-28T06:00:00.000-06:002011-09-28T06:00:05.964-06:00Mountain Lions<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">Mrs. Slothower and I took a science class at the zoo a few weekends ago and after learning about mountain lions, got to see this fun little event.<br />
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This is a great video to think about <a href="http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/verb.htm">VERBS</a> and what actions each lion is taking as they move around the enclosure.<br />
Students, please remember to make safe decisions when you go to other websites online.<br />
<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: 0% 50%; border: 0px currentColor; padding: 0px;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to More Than the ABC's. Check Back Soon!</div>Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399530451892035084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-55683772612481410682011-09-27T06:00:00.001-06:002011-09-27T11:53:44.924-06:00Laura Ingalls WilderHere is a video from the Official Laura Ingalls Visitor Center in South Dakota. We can't take a field trip, but enjoy the sights and learn!!<br />
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Students, please remember to make safe decisions when you go to other websites online.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to More Than the ABC's. Check Back Soon!</div>Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07480240115677640999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-86129498417143063582011-09-22T06:00:00.000-06:002011-09-22T06:00:06.426-06:00Partner Reading & Recording<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">A week or so ago we worked with a partner to master one page of a multi-page narrative poetry piece.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHmZkztIOYw4C3oDeH5sqp2fUh0851yIvONAvodEMgBk_ZECeKRPB5ZkyCdhwV9lHsD_TRJ5m_qtOlUA8hIPR4_zU_DXgCQ4Chp0IK-KtxM3SVUJDq5wh7nFIoLUiS0Bas3JH08jvl6jZf/s1600/DSCN2186.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHmZkztIOYw4C3oDeH5sqp2fUh0851yIvONAvodEMgBk_ZECeKRPB5ZkyCdhwV9lHsD_TRJ5m_qtOlUA8hIPR4_zU_DXgCQ4Chp0IK-KtxM3SVUJDq5wh7nFIoLUiS0Bas3JH08jvl6jZf/s320/DSCN2186.JPG" /></a> </div>Each group worked on fluency, style, pronunciation, and delivery in their piece.<br />
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We then recorded each pair of students and made a class audio book to listen to in class.<br />
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Some groups worked reading together, and practiced their timing.<br />
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Other groups split the piece and mastered their own section.<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZBMHoJ06tsi-oVG6TrRtyb9aW9L5jwcRcgC47I2uKayBXoDHCHXT0pOSTL6p4FcEVYvmlCB-2iz7CBlRbPlfuS38noNFs1UnxMWHLHon-vFEEtqj8Dd_UqiPoDRRyrBke7OGFTGa7dELM/s1600/DSCN2193.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZBMHoJ06tsi-oVG6TrRtyb9aW9L5jwcRcgC47I2uKayBXoDHCHXT0pOSTL6p4FcEVYvmlCB-2iz7CBlRbPlfuS38noNFs1UnxMWHLHon-vFEEtqj8Dd_UqiPoDRRyrBke7OGFTGa7dELM/s320/DSCN2193.JPG" /></a> </div>Some groups practiced so much they practically memorized the text.<br />
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<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTOJH8XI_-y-wCMxaYBeiQ0fCeqKh6oUP5Lw3ETIAZ0bqXsnt-1KFNP-QNPKpyT_H1Bdg197xsLxdCRqAfYgGOA4ZxFJ6il7VYrVpHjIqACDNq0smx7eoFKw96SvZMb9pk6PU_ZASs2Wu/s1600/DSCN2194.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTOJH8XI_-y-wCMxaYBeiQ0fCeqKh6oUP5Lw3ETIAZ0bqXsnt-1KFNP-QNPKpyT_H1Bdg197xsLxdCRqAfYgGOA4ZxFJ6il7VYrVpHjIqACDNq0smx7eoFKw96SvZMb9pk6PU_ZASs2Wu/s320/DSCN2194.JPG" /></a> </div>Rereading text passages helps increase fluency, comprehension, and overall oral fluency.<br />
<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: 0% 50%; border: 0px currentColor; padding: 0px;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to More Than the ABC's. Check Back Soon!</div>Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399530451892035084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-25254822976909617552011-09-21T06:00:00.000-06:002011-09-21T06:00:07.341-06:00Field Trip Lunches<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyA5TwLlivjwzNXaZ9oLHremJYC3_ZDOHcboIxorjNQq3tYrs3gAsvSu9qkL37KODLdSUfZI6fxyDr8qNd5iE9rTGMmTMV-Ufj7drMMgqQHt6qAwDIij1nzNhHtINRMcU-V-4RL5q231TX/s1600/DSCN2249.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyA5TwLlivjwzNXaZ9oLHremJYC3_ZDOHcboIxorjNQq3tYrs3gAsvSu9qkL37KODLdSUfZI6fxyDr8qNd5iE9rTGMmTMV-Ufj7drMMgqQHt6qAwDIij1nzNhHtINRMcU-V-4RL5q231TX/s320/DSCN2249.JPG" /></a> </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ever feel like you need a really good lunch?</strong></div><br />
Friday on our field trip please remember you need to sign up if you are getting a school sack lunch, or bring your own lunch. <br />
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You are welcome to bring what you normally bring...however...<br />
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<ul><li>If you want to bring disposable bags, containers etc. so you can throw it away you won't have to fit as much in your backpack on the way back to school</li>
<li>Simpler is sometimes better - less elaborate food is easier and ends up with fewer spills</li>
</ul>My lunch will probably include an apple, bagel, string cheese, carrots, and cookie.<br />
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<div> </div>Students, please remember to make safe decisions when you go to other websites online.<br />
<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: 0% 50%; border: 0px currentColor; padding: 0px;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to More Than the ABC's. Check Back Soon!</div>Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399530451892035084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-74450118167387958202011-09-20T06:00:00.002-06:002011-09-20T06:00:13.240-06:00ST Math<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV1kouj3zzB7Hm9jmtgLz8SWRAKlQE8u6m1BBsoqirfYc24MPsHJQFJ53G4kEYlEzghZCYg6V0u2fV8uBYJGlvkJkdKKQNjV84cbclMdszLiZ7arC7OvahsFGuxJcFLgruWsa5_yRN2KhQ/s1600/DSCN2220.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV1kouj3zzB7Hm9jmtgLz8SWRAKlQE8u6m1BBsoqirfYc24MPsHJQFJ53G4kEYlEzghZCYg6V0u2fV8uBYJGlvkJkdKKQNjV84cbclMdszLiZ7arC7OvahsFGuxJcFLgruWsa5_yRN2KhQ/s320/DSCN2220.JPG" /></a> </div>Students have started working on the <a href="http://web.stmath.com/">ST math program</a>, short for Spatial Temporal Math. It is a computer program (with our penguin JiJi) geared to helping students problem solve and understand math concepts without just getting the answer, but helping them understand why! The program, style, and even JiJi are all research based to help kids learn math.<br />
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We'll be using the net books in our classroom twice per week to work through the different lessons in the program. Each student may work at their own pace, and can move as quickly as they can answer the questions correctly.<br />
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Students struggling receive multiple reteaching opportunities to help them master a concept.<br />
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The MIND institute has a great video about the <a href="http://mindresearch.net/cont/programs/demo/tours/SolvingLinearEquations/progTour.php">program here</a>! If you want to try one of the activities with Jiji, <a href="http://mindresearch.net/cont/programs/prog_stk5_desc.php">click here!</a><br />
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We will be sending information home with students about using ST math at home. If you have access to the Internet and a computer at home, you can watch your child work on ST math!<br />
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Students, please remember to make safe decisions when you go to other websites online.<br />
<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: 0% 50%; border: 0px currentColor; padding: 0px;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to More Than the ABC's. Check Back Soon!</div>Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399530451892035084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-9131729853140333862011-09-19T06:00:00.000-06:002011-09-19T06:00:03.680-06:00How Many JiJi's Do You See?<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXWQFmrFfu6duKrJpQs0lofVJGstZofPs6nAmmQnTxC6q-4Wnp-0IkZRCjDQnlv2U1_4LI42aOdxoh1Zw4KQEnFb_tcO1FBXqkzU9ybgb2YZ_37UpQE581WkiO5i8kZMiZdfwqcwywhrQt/s1600/DSCN2217.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXWQFmrFfu6duKrJpQs0lofVJGstZofPs6nAmmQnTxC6q-4Wnp-0IkZRCjDQnlv2U1_4LI42aOdxoh1Zw4KQEnFb_tcO1FBXqkzU9ybgb2YZ_37UpQE581WkiO5i8kZMiZdfwqcwywhrQt/s400/DSCN2217.JPG" /></a> </div><br />
We're finding out who JiJi is! How many do you see in this picture? What is JiJi doing?<br />
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You'll be helping JiJi out soon!<br />
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Students, please remember to make safe decisions when you go to other websites online.<br />
<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: 0% 50%; border: 0px currentColor; padding: 0px;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to More Than the ABC's. Check Back Soon!</div>Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399530451892035084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-2357732683175198142011-09-14T04:00:00.002-06:002011-09-14T04:00:11.821-06:00Birthday Treats<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLcnx64XP5T2jGCB1Ci7MPVL_XA5wPZfM4ToWsZOcifqY1F-XaOP3_Xjb7uXQX4ZPnzTGPWS79xFv-Z5Sk68KNbhciDko5npG2OhrVwa8Aa3gewQxo8ExZxcgMr1xYs4Xz1oY_wLs5V40/s1600/DSCN0863.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLcnx64XP5T2jGCB1Ci7MPVL_XA5wPZfM4ToWsZOcifqY1F-XaOP3_Xjb7uXQX4ZPnzTGPWS79xFv-Z5Sk68KNbhciDko5npG2OhrVwa8Aa3gewQxo8ExZxcgMr1xYs4Xz1oY_wLs5V40/s320/DSCN0863.jpg" /></a> </div><br />
If you would like to send treats for your child's birthday, please follow these simple guidelines.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">We have 28 students currently in our class.<br />
Any extra supplies (napkins, plates, forks) must be brought with the snack.<br />
We will have the snack at the end of the day.<br />
Please let me know you are bringing a treat so I can plan for a few extra minutes for our celebration.<br />
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Supply Team<br />
Helps pass out and collect supplies, materials, papers from each student.<br />
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Technology Team<br />
Double checks our clean-up after computer lab use. Also responsible for transporting the netbook carts to and from our classroom.<br />
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Bookshelf Team<br />
Keeps bookshelves, workbooks, and other supplies organized.<br />
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Helper<br />
Responsible for any special tasks during the week such as lunch count, messenger, etc.<br />
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About a month into school I like to do a homework check-up to see how our plan is progressing.<br />
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Homework is a way for students to have extra practice outside of class time to work on the skill we have focused on during the day. This is a time for students to explore the work on their own. <br />
I do expect that parents are and active part of the homework process. Parents can coach, guide, teach, and help students WITHOUT just giving them the answers.<br />
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<div>Tips:</div><ul><li>Check your child's planner for what homework has been assigned.</li>
<li>Create a time and space that is consistent to complete homework.</li>
<li>Follow a routine to ensure your child completes the homework and ensures you as a parent have a few minutes to look over their work.</li>
<li>If homework is taking upwards of 30 minutes for 1 assignment please contact the teacher.</li>
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Students, please remember to make safe decisions when you go to other websites online.<br />
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Watch a great video about how the board was named, and some classroom use ideas <a href="http://morethanabc.blogspot.com/2010/08/board-demo.html">here</a>!<br />
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<div>A Promethean Board is a specific brand of an interactive board similar to a Smart board. Teachers and students can manipulate information on the board with the use of a "pen".<br />
</div><div>Our systems have a projector that is suspended above the board to display the image onto the board. <a href="http://morethanabc.blogspot.com/p/technology.html">See ours here</a>! The system is hooked up to a computer where information such as a Word document, PowerPoint, Internet, or Promethean programs can be displayed.</div><br />
<div>The Promethean programs are new to me but follow many of the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">instinctive</span> buttons, codes, and formats of other programs. Using their software it is fun to see what the system can do!</div><div></div><div>Instead of using the pen up at the board, there is also a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ActivSlate</span> tablet that can manipulate all the information on the screen from anywhere in the room. This means students can use the Slate from their desks, or the teacher can move about the room during the lesson.<br />
</div><div>Our system also came with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ActiVote</span>, an interactive voting system for students to respond to information. The egg shaped Votes (one per student) have an A-F voting option anytime the teacher asks for a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">quick vote</span>. The data is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">immediately</span> displayed in graph format for students to see.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to More Than the ABC's. Check Back Soon!</div>Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399530451892035084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-91312028473510358722011-09-09T06:00:00.001-06:002011-09-09T06:00:05.670-06:00Unit 1 - Geometry<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"> We'll be wrapping up our first math unit this week on geometry. <br />
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Students should <strong>know</strong> and<strong> be able to identify</strong> names of shapes, identify characteristics of a polygon, know convex and concave shapes, identify the face, edge and vertex on a 3D shape, and reflect and image over a line of symmetry.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Math Reminders</span>:<br />
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Math homework will come home most nights Monday - Thursday.<br />
Math homework will almost always be a 1/3 sheet with 5-10 problems.<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Each math unit we will send home a blue parent letter with vocabulary, definitions, and at home learning projects.</span></div><br />
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Students, please remember to make safe decisions when you go to other websites online.<br />
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<li> Quick to eat. Time consuming foods to peel, mix, etc. should be saved for later.</li>
<li>No mess. In carpeted classrooms we cannot have spills! </li>
</ul>For tips about how to encourage healthy eating habits <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens-health/HQ00419">check here!</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to More Than the ABC's. Check Back Soon!</div>Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399530451892035084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-33538833754856073392011-09-06T07:30:00.001-06:002011-09-06T07:30:01.288-06:00Peanut Butter & Write Night<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please join us:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">September 7th </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">from </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">5:30 to 7:00</span> pm</div><br />
...to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We will then be working on writing a descriptive, detailed, sequenced paragraph about how we each make our sandwiches.<br />
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This is an open house event, so please feel free to come late or leave early as needed.<br />
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The whole family is welcome so come on over!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to More Than the ABC's. Check Back Soon!</div>Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07480240115677640999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-59690032853301685922011-09-06T06:00:00.000-06:002011-09-06T06:00:03.364-06:00Field Trip Permission Forms<div class="paragraph_style_15"><span class="style_15" style="line-height: 25px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please send back field trip permission forms and payment by September 8, 2011.</span></span></div><div class="paragraph_style_15"><br />
</div><div class="paragraph_style_15"><span class="style_15" style="line-height: 25px;">Find out more about our field trip at <a href="http://www.goldminetours.com/goldminetours.com/Home.html">Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tours</a></span></div><div class="paragraph_style_15"><br />
</div><div class="paragraph_style_15"><span class="style_15" style="line-height: 25px;">"Descend underground as you partake in the only 1,000 foot vertical shaft gold mine tour in the USA.</span></div><div class="paragraph_style_15"><span class="style_15" style="line-height: 25px;">Experience the “Old West” as it was for hard rock gold miners of “The World’s Greatest Gold Camp”, Cripple Creek, Colorado, as you explore America’s favorite gold mine tour!"</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to More Than the ABC's. Check Back Soon!</div>Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07480240115677640999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-20241668481649379012011-09-05T14:37:00.001-06:002011-09-05T14:39:13.691-06:004th Grade CalendarI'm testing a new way to share calendar information with families. If you use Gmail, Google Calendar, or want to print this calendar, check it out!<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?title=4th%20Grade%20Events&showCalendars=0&showTz=0&height=450&wkst=1&bgcolor=%23FFFFFF&src=morethanabc%40gmail.com&color=%23182C57&ctz=America%2FDenver" style="border: 1px solid rgb(119, 119, 119);" width="500"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to More Than the ABC's. Check Back Soon!</div>Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07480240115677640999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-37067772814724245992011-09-05T14:00:00.001-06:002011-09-05T14:30:42.819-06:00Chipotle FundraiserIf you like those foil wrapped burritos as much as I do, come support our school on <br />
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<a href="http://www.chipotle.com/en-US/Default.aspx?type=default">Chipotle</a> will donate 50% of their profits during that time to our school! <br />
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I'll see you there with my chicken burrito with black beans, brown rice, pico, cheese, guac and lettuce!<br />
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Book orders for September are due this Wednesday, September 7th. There is a 6th Diary of a Wimpy Kid available for preorder through our book order.<br />
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Also, if you place your book order online our class gets 1 free book for the classroom. Go to <a href="http://www.scholastic.com/">www.scholastic.com</a>, parents, book club orders. Or <a href="http://pcool.scholastic.com/parentordering/login.jsp?ESP=SBC/ib//acq/pcool_slimnav_Parents///nav/txtl////">click here!</a><br />
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Students, please remember to make safe decisions when you go to other websites online.<br />
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<a href="http://www.learner.org/courses/learningmath/geometry/session7/part_a/index.html">This website</a> has some basic shapes and the lines of symmetry in each one.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3RqHm3_tKo_eVtE-kNBppA63O0PIdMGexYyv6cbTt2L_o3atApt1QYehFb7hxNK_VWJW2_7NtlqIKi653HvUEGqQs7aIUy-eAgafRwm6F9qSQO1v-lXDZI88STpKLPVcZZyXChsKhGwI7/s1600/DSCN2185.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3RqHm3_tKo_eVtE-kNBppA63O0PIdMGexYyv6cbTt2L_o3atApt1QYehFb7hxNK_VWJW2_7NtlqIKi653HvUEGqQs7aIUy-eAgafRwm6F9qSQO1v-lXDZI88STpKLPVcZZyXChsKhGwI7/s160/DSCN2185.JPG" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Isn't it amazing what you can tell from just the outline of a black shape?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Could you guess who someone was just by looking at their Silhouette?</span><br />
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Parents, next Tuesday, August 23rd it will be your challenge to find your <br />
student's silhouette at our Open House. <br />
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Students, we've got some sitting, cutting, and writing to do!</div><br />
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<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: 0% 50%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to More Than the ABC's. Check Back Soon!</div>Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07480240115677640999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-69001233742377255412011-08-17T07:30:00.009-06:002011-08-17T07:30:02.314-06:00Welcome<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Welcome to our new school year</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">!</span></span></div><br />
Our supplies are ready, plans have been made, and we are ready to get started. I am so excited to begin teaching this group of students and be a part of all their amazing learning.<br />
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The purpose of this blog is to offer parents, family, and friends a window into some of the events, lessons, and learning that is happening at school.<br />
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I also use the blog to communicate upcoming events, alert you to interesting or useful places online, and to keep you informed.<br />
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Look through some of lasts years posts, check out the tabs across the top and view permanent pages to learn a little about the <a href="http://morethanabc.blogspot.com/p/classroom.html">classroom</a>, the <a href="http://morethanabc.blogspot.com/p/curriculum.html">curriculum</a> we use, and your <a href="http://morethanabc.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html">teacher</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Mrs. Rose</em></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to More Than the ABC's. Check Back Soon!</div>Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399530451892035084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-9062925251450088502011-08-15T06:00:00.000-06:002011-08-15T06:00:09.799-06:00School Supplies 2011-2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnzU0d39SFIGCOmVHlPOMwJx1pFd9bVKlbj3pmyL_xTHEflSDgvQ9msRe9yshhiVAkU3O-BY0JxJ_4ClRcbzTL-L7FXBA09UY_CCWp8XUXl6YEcTsac2jHeu6wTZp2aGHJhBcFB7MCpUsN/s1600/DSCN1356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnzU0d39SFIGCOmVHlPOMwJx1pFd9bVKlbj3pmyL_xTHEflSDgvQ9msRe9yshhiVAkU3O-BY0JxJ_4ClRcbzTL-L7FXBA09UY_CCWp8XUXl6YEcTsac2jHeu6wTZp2aGHJhBcFB7MCpUsN/s200/DSCN1356.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>The following is our school supply list along with a few explanations as to how the supplies will be utilized throughout the year. We are so appreciative to parents for purchasing these supplies in order to help our instruction throughout the year.<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 yellow highlighter </span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">5 pkgs. of 12 #2 pencils, sharpen 2 </span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 pencil pouch with zipper, (fabric preferred)</span> <span style="color: blue;">Students will travel with some supplies to reading groups</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 pkg. of wide ruled notebook paper <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">2 composition notebooks, any color, 9 3/4" x 7 1/2" <span style="color: blue;">Writing and Science Journals</span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 adult-size pointed scissors, <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 ruler with inches & metric, no metal, no bendable <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">4 large glue sticks <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 bottle of white glue <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 box of 24 colored pencils</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 box of 24 crayons <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 box of washable markers (optional) <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 large pink eraser 1 box of 24 crayons<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 red ball point pen <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">3 spiral notebooks zipper <span style="color: blue;">Reading, Math, and Social Studies</span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 clipboard, letter size 8 1/2" x 11" <span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Helpful when students work outside, on the go, etc.</span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 box of gallon or quart size zipper storage baggies <span style="color: blue;">We use these to store various projects, pieces, and student activities</span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 - 3 ring binder, 1 1/2 inch wide <span style="color: blue;">Help students organize papers, spirals, data, worksheets etc.</span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">2 boxes of facial tissues <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">4 pocket folders with prongs <span style="color: blue;">Projects and poetry</span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">1 hand held pencil sharpener <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">$2.70 </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">for Planner</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thanks for subscribing to More Than the ABC's. Check Back Soon!</div>Mrs. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399530451892035084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438357563288038125.post-75985719826711708262011-07-02T15:46:00.000-06:002011-08-27T09:41:07.585-06:00Colorful PortraitsCultivating Creativity through Visual Literacy<br />
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Here's how to set up the lesson to create these colorful portraits. I first saw this idea at our school when our art teacher had the students work collaboratively on one for each teacher. <a href="http://morethanabc.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html">See mine here</a>!<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7HkpDB4_S6g?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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Check out the second part of the process here.<br />
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</strong><strong>1 on 1 time</strong>. Spend time with your child individually as a special part of the day.<br />
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<strong>Family book.</strong> Read a book together as a family and enjoy the exciting plot and adventure that many children's books have to offer.<br />
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<strong>Location. </strong>Reading is much more enjoyable when you are comfortable. Find cozy places to encourage your child to read.<br />
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<strong>Praise.</strong> Reading can be tough work. Giving your child verbal praise for their accomplishments.<br />
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<strong>Rewards.</strong> Our goal is to have reading be a reward in itself. To help kids get there, library summer reading programs, lunch with the teacher, or rewards set up at home can help guide the way.<br />
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<strong>Tracking progress. </strong>Keep a list of books read, hours read, minutes read, or something to help chart the progress your child is making. Get those sticker charts ready!<br />
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<strong>Ownership. </strong>Owning a book can be a meaningful connection to the characters, plot, and information in a book. Inexpensive ideas include thrift stores, garage sales, Paperback Swap, used book stores, or trading books with friends.<br />
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When will we get all this summer reading done?<br />
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<strong>While on the go.</strong> How much time is spent on a commute, running errands, driving to practice? Keep books in the car to always have one available. A milk crate or extra backpack of books will keep them safe.<br />
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<strong>While waiting.</strong> Waiting for sister's soccer practice to be over, waiting at an appointment, waiting for dinner to be done. Reading while waiting fills in a wasted empty time and has a clear end mark - when dinner is ready!<br />
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<strong>Evening routine.</strong> Every night after dinner set the timer for 30 minutes, read 30 minutes before bed time, 30 minutes before any TV time, 30 minutes while dinner is prepared. Have your child agree on a time and stick to it!<br />
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<strong>When it's too hot.</strong> I know on these warm afternoons I don't want to go run around, bake, or go somewhere in the car. So I find the coolest spot I can and plop down with a book!<br />
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