Newsletter-Oct. 17-23, 2015
Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Reim
Mrs. Breaux showing her muddy spirit as Camacho Wins LEEF Mudstacle!
Celebrating Google Cardboards!
Please visit my webpage for more information-
Look under the NEWSLETTER tab to find "view" or "downloads" of the spelling word list, the spelling dictation sentences, the xtra math pins, and the RAZ kids login cards.
For xtra math website, students use my email: belinda.wells@leanderisd.org, then use the pin number from the download. Most students are now successful in getting into RAZ Kids.
A note from Mrs. Wells
We have introduced our first PBL (problem-based learning) project. The students are starting to research the energies that power our world, with a focus on green alternative energy choices. We will be blogging our research and giving credit to sources. Our final project will be presented to an audience the Thursday before Thanksgiving. We hope to have parents, and people from our community to join us as students show their learning.
What is Prodigy? A math site to practice skills-
Math Homework
1. Students have online homework this week.
*xtra math for all
*ten marks for PACE Math
*New prodigygame.com
Step by Step start up directions for the kids who want to get going on the game!
· go to prodigygame.com
· look on right corner and click on play prodigy
· then click on NEW STUDENT
· enter our class code: CGMCCR
· click the light blue button on the right side (do not click playing at home because you are using the teacher account!)
· enter your first and last name
· password: make it SIMPLE to remember!
· light blue button to go the next screen
· IMPORTANT Where do you live CLICK TEXAS…this allows the program to align question to our state math standards
· light blue button to go to the next screen
· choose 4th grade
· light blue next button
· choose a boy or girl wizard
· light blue next button
· design wizard
· light blue next button
· name wizard
· write down user/password
· add your character to our class by using our code
· choose the FIRST world (because it is FREE)
· be sure to log out when finished (work for 30 minutes this week)
Step by Step directions for working on Prodigy
Reading
Students are getting proficient at writing digital diary entries. This week that I want the students to focus on the "B" character traits. I have the list of traits and an example on the homepage of my website. I PROMISE their vocabulary will get better along with their writing and reading!
Spelling
Spelling Words with a Focus on Suffixes
Spelling words and sentence dictation are downloads on my website.
1. Students should practice writing the sentences at least 3 times during the week. They should focus on neatness and using capital letters at the beginning of sentences and the correct end punctuation.
Social Studies
We are beginning to work on a wax paper map to show an up close look at Texas as we study each region.
Science
Adding facts to our energy blog or google doc. Each student is in a GREEN energy group. After they learn 100 facts about their energy, they will begin writing a non-fiction piece that shows their knowledge.
All leading up to our GREEN Energy Celebration. Save the date: Thursday, November the 19th!