The Bettler Buzz
May 2-6, 2016
Homework This Week
- Reading homework will be due on Friday.
- Math homework is still expected to be completed nightly.
- There IS Tech Thursday homework this week. I suggest doing the padlet on a computer rather than a tablet or phone, but it is compatible with those devices as well.
- An optional SPG review for tomorrow's Math SPG (end of year) test is going home with my math students.
Communication
If you send me an email, dojo message, or remind message and I have not responded in 24 hours, please send me the original message and let me know the time it was originally sent. I more than likely did not receive it. I sincerely apologize if you have attempted to get in touch with me and I have not responded.
What We're Learning This Week
Reading- Reader's Theater; End of year reading levels
*I will NOT be meeting with book clubs this week as I try to finish up end of the year reading levels
Word Study- suffix -ly (in a _______way); Example: quickly means "in a quick way"
Suggested Words: quickly, slowly, surprisingly, swiftly, gracefully, quietly
Math- Describing arrays by the number of rows (across) and columns (up and down), repeated addition sentences to represent arrays; 3 digit addition and subtraction review; constructed response; Review on Monday 5/9 for Test Tuesday 5/10
Science- Animal Life Cycles; Test Next Friday 5/13
Grammar- Collective nouns used to describe a group of people or animals; Reviewing adjectives
Writing- Unguided narrative writing (last writing of the year!)
Special Events Calendar
I will be updating this section as I get more dates throughout the nine weeks, so keep checking back!
May 3- Math SPG (post-test) 8:30-9:50
May 18 - Field Day (10:30-12)May 24- Class Party (1:00-2:00)
May 25- Last day of school!
Specials Schedule
Monday 5/2: P.E.
Tuesday 5/3: Art
Wednesday 5/4: Math
Thursday 5/5: Music
Friday 5/6: Science
Monday 5/9: P.E.
Tuesday 5/10: Art
Wednesday 5/11: Math
Thursday 5/12: Music
Friday 5/13: Science
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About Ms. Bettler
My family means the world to me. We are all very close. We love going to Disney World - my brother and I are huge roller coaster junkies and nostalgic 20-somethings. We also love playing with our bichon frise puppy, Sophie. She is such a trouble maker! In June 2016 I'll add on an extension to the family when I marry my fiancee, David!
Music is a very important part of my life. I have been playing piano since I was six years old. I have also been involved in some sort of choir or band since fifth grade.
As a teacher, my goal is to make sure that students know how valuable they are! It's not about if a child is smart, but HOW a child is smart. I strive to help each child see their own potential to make a difference in this world and give them the tools to succeed.