News from Mrs. Drudy's Class
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The Week at a Glance
Weekly Concept: Rights and Rules
Essential Question: Why are rules important?
Next week our class will be focusing on why rules are important. Which rules do we follow in our everyday life? These concepts help us address the following academic standard in the area of social studies:
- "Explain the consequences of violating laws, including punishment of those who do wrong, and the importance of resolving conflicts appropriately."
Spelling Words
Phonics Words: short vowel digraphs
(the sounds of short u spelled ou, short i spelled y, or short e spelled ea)
1. dead
2. ahead
3. lead
4. thread
5. bread
6. breath
7. touch
8. trouble
9. gym
10. myth
11. small
12. chalk
13. instead
14. whole
15. words
Challenge Words:
16. feather
17. healthy
18. pleasant
19. symbol
20. bicycle
Don't forget...Spelling City, Unit 5 Week 5, offers fun and meaningful practice of the weekly spelling lists.
Skype in the Classroom: Dr. Jane Goodall
On Tuesday, we participated in a Skype in the Classroom with Dr. Jane Goodall. During the event, Dr. Goodall spoke to the class about what motivated her to study chimpanzees in the wild, the scientific discoveries that she made through her studies, and her reasons for hope for our planet. Most importantly, she shared how your children can get involved as change-makers in their community. Inspired to be like Jane, your children were empowered to complete a service-learning project that makes a difference for the issues THEY care about.
We prepared for this exciting online event by doing several activities in our classroom, including learning about the work of Dr. Goodall to make the planet a better place for people, other animals and the environment we share.
It's About Time!
We have been discussing that a timeline is another way to organize information. In class this week, students made a timeline of ten important events in their school year thus far, so they've had meaningful practice of the following social studies standard:
- "Develop a simple timeline of important events in the history of the school and/or school community."
For an at home project, students have been provided with a banner-style sheet of paper. On this paper (or any other type of paper or poster board you might choose), students are required to develop a simple timeline of important events in their lives. The following factors will be considered:
- Each timeline must have a creative title.
- At least five important events must be recorded.
- A picture (either photograph or illustration) must accompany each event.
- Dates must label each picture and must be written out in full with correct punctuation. (Ex.: August 18, 2011. Not 08/18/11 or Aug. 18, 2011.) If the exact day of the year is unknown, then simply list the month and year.
- Each event must have at least one sentence that explains the importance of the event. (Ex.: I moved to Liberty, Indiana.)
- The events must be in chronological order.
- All words must be spelled correctly. Parents are encouraged to assist. J
- The timeline must be neat and reflect the Lifelong Guideline “Personal Best.”
- The student’s name, if not already listed in the title, must be on the timeline.
Please encourage your child to let me know if (s)he needs
to borrow any supplies from school to complete this at-home project.
The rubric, or scoring system that I’ll be using for this important project, may be found below. Additionally, sample timelines from other academic content are pictured below.
The timelines will be due on Monday, April 29 for all students, regardless of the day of the week they typically share. Of course, finished products may be sent in as soon as they are completed. I am really looking forward to seeing the students’ finished products and hearing them present to their friends.
Summer School: Camping Out!
Tucked in today's folder you will find detailed information about an upcoming summer school opportunity for your child. If you wish for your child to participate, you will want to send the bottom portion of this form in right away in order to secure placement.
Gee, It's Geometry!
We are moving on to the study of geometry. Our academic focus will be on the following standards:
- "Identify, describe, and classify two- and three-dimensional shapes (triangle, square, rectangle, cube, right rectangular prism) according to the number and shape of faces and the number of sides and/or vertices. Draw two-dimensional shapes.
- Create squares, rectangles, triangles, cubes, and right rectangular prisms using appropriate materials.
- Investigate and predict the result of composing and decomposing two- and three-dimensional shapes.
- Partition a rectangle into rows and columns of same-size (unit) squares and count to find the total number of same-size squares.
- Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal parts; describe the shares using the words halves, thirds, half of, a third of, etc.; and describe the whole as two halves, three thirds, four fourths. Recognize that equal parts of identical wholes need not have the same shape."
Basket Bash
I want to thank those of you who donated toward our class basket for the upcoming Basket Bash on April 9. We have assembled "Retro-rama!," a gift basket of throwback toys for girls and boys. Trust me, I was feeling really nostalgic as I gathered toys to show what it was like to be a kid in my day. Be sure to take a look at the photo of these nostalgic toys. You'll want to come out and try your luck for this one. It's fun, fun, fun!!!!! Additional information can be found in today's folder. Again, we couldn't have done it without you.
Junior Achievement
We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Melody Ramey from Whitewater Valley REMC as a volunteer presenter for Junior Achievement's economics curriculum. She was with us this week and will finish her presentations next week. She is doing a fantastic job teaching how people in a community use productive resources, create a variety of businesses and industries, specialize in different types of jobs, and depend on each other to supply goods and services.
Next Week's Share Topic
POETRY!!!! April is National Poetry Month. You may write your own poem or read or memorize one that is your favorite to share with the class. Think about some visual aids or props that would make your poem “come alive,” because props are necessary for students to receive full credit for the weekly share topic.
Related Arts Schedule
Monday: Art
Tuesday: P.E.*
Wednesday: P.E.* and Computer
Thursday: P.E.*
Friday: Music and Library
*Gym shoes required on these days
Coming Up:
April 9 LES PTO Basket Bash 6:00-8:00 p.m.
April 10 Corner Market in UCHS
April 17 Bath State Bank study trip (Permission slips were due TODAY.)
April 19 eLearning Day
April 22 Snow Make Up Day--SCHOOL IN SESSION
Congrats to Bella!
Dr. Jane Goodall!!!!!
Welcome Ms. Ramey
Occupations Galore
It's About Time
Sensational Siblings!
Retro-rama!
March Student of the Month
Hardworking Hudson
About Us
Email: tammy.drudy@uc.k12.in.us
Website: http://www.uc.k12.in.us/liberty-elementary/liberty-elementary/
Location: 501 Eaton St, Liberty, IN, United States
Phone: 765-458-5521