It's hard to believe that October is swiftly sweeping behind us when the weather outside is in the mid 70s! Warm sun, and fall leaves?! Add a good book (Twilight anyone?) and you've got the perfect day.
This week in core we're tackling political systems as we head toward the election next Tuesday. Students are busy comparing different forms of government and preparing for a crash course in Elections that will take us through Wednesday November 5th.
In language arts, we're playing with vocabulary and spelling. This week we have Autumn words and next week will bring election themed words and phrases.
Last Friday the PM Core did a fabulous job when they hosted the Newberg city planners and engineer to discuss planning and mapping. Students learned about how the city uses GIS and maps to plan where goods and services as well as housing are placed in the city. Students then worked in teams to create their "perfect" cities. I can't believe how many Taco Bell's and Abercrombies these cities had; some even came with water parks, Disney Land theme parks, and of course skate parks! This week it is AM Core's turn, and I can't wait to see what y'all come up with! ;)
Have a great week; don't forget to wear your costume on Friday!
Go Beavs (I'll be there cheering them on)!!!!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
2 more opportunities to win win win!
In addition to the JK Rowling tea party...
1. The new movie Bedtime Stories has an opportunity for students in grades 6-8 to win a bedroom make over. Just write an essay/story about your favorite character from literature and what would happen if they were to come alive. Details available from Miss Bryant
2. Design a new flag for the state of Oregon! Did you know that February 14, 2009 will be Oregon's 150 birthday? The Oregonian is sponsoring a fun contest to design a new flag for Oregon entries must be in by November 21st. Here are all the DETAILS.
Happy writing, dreaming and drawing!
1. The new movie Bedtime Stories has an opportunity for students in grades 6-8 to win a bedroom make over. Just write an essay/story about your favorite character from literature and what would happen if they were to come alive. Details available from Miss Bryant
It’s Easy to Enter!
1. Go to www.scholastic.com/bedtimestories to read the official rules.
2. Answer the question and enter their response online.
OR, for mail entries:
Download the official entry form here and mail it, along with their
writing response, to Bedtime Stories Sweepstakes/Scholastic,
557 Broadway, 5th Floor, NY, NY 10012
2. Design a new flag for the state of Oregon! Did you know that February 14, 2009 will be Oregon's 150 birthday? The Oregonian is sponsoring a fun contest to design a new flag for Oregon entries must be in by November 21st. Here are all the DETAILS.
Happy writing, dreaming and drawing!
Think you can write like Rowling?
I've been dazzled by the amazing writing talents of Mountain View students for three years now...when I came upon this wonderful opportunity I instantly thought of my Wildcats.
Here is an article quoted from MTV Movie Blog, and written by
"Time to get out your quills — J.K. Rowling wants to see if her readers can write. The Harry Potter author is holding an essay contest for her younger fans — ages 8 through 17 — in which the winners would be invited to join her for tea.
Here is an article quoted from MTV Movie Blog, and written by
"Time to get out your quills — J.K. Rowling wants to see if her readers can write. The Harry Potter author is holding an essay contest for her younger fans — ages 8 through 17 — in which the winners would be invited to join her for tea.
There are five slots for American winners (and their chaperons) for the all-expense paid trip to Edinburgh, Scotland, in which the essay writers would get to attend the event at the National Library of Scotland on December 4. Rowling would read from “The Tales of Beedle the Bard,” which will be published that day and then take part in a Q&A session with her first editor, Barry Cunningham. A total of 250 children and teens would be present.
So how do you get to be one of the U.S. five? Scholastic, who is sponsoring the contest, is asking fans to write an essay of 200 words or less, describing how they have helped others — either in their schools, their communities, or around the world. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. EST on October 30.
Rowling is also celebrating the release of “Beedle the Bard” by loaning one of the seven original copies to the New York Public Libary, where it will be on display until January 4. The copy to be on display is the one she gave to her American editor, Arthur A. Levine, who was one of only six people to get an original copy created, illustrated, and hand-written by Rowling."
This Week in Core: October 20th-October 24th
Conferences
It was great to see so many of you at conferences last week! If you were unable to attend conferences and have questions or concerns regarding your progress report don't hesitate to email or call me.
Language Arts
Students are typing their Create a Country paragraphs at the beginning of the week (due on Wednesday). In addition to paragraphs, students will review homophones beginning on Tuesday with a small group project (due Wednesday). On Thursday and Friday students will apply what they have learned by completing the homophone packet (due Friday).
Social Studies
Create a Country project maps are currently being graded and reviewed, and will hopefully be returned to students by the end of the week. We turn our focus in SS away from mapping and toward population, economics and political systems. On Monday and Tuesday students will read about population and discuss why people live where they do. Wednesday and Thursday bring a brief overview of economics (which we will revisit from time to time throughout the year).
Planning Month
October is city planning month, a time when city planners are encouraged to visit schools and share with students what being a planner is all about. The Newberg city planners will be visiting our class on Friday, October 24th (PM) and Tuesday, October 28th (AM) to chat with students and to lead them in designing the perfect city!
Have a great week!
Go Beavs!
It was great to see so many of you at conferences last week! If you were unable to attend conferences and have questions or concerns regarding your progress report don't hesitate to email or call me.
Language Arts
Students are typing their Create a Country paragraphs at the beginning of the week (due on Wednesday). In addition to paragraphs, students will review homophones beginning on Tuesday with a small group project (due Wednesday). On Thursday and Friday students will apply what they have learned by completing the homophone packet (due Friday).
Social Studies
Create a Country project maps are currently being graded and reviewed, and will hopefully be returned to students by the end of the week. We turn our focus in SS away from mapping and toward population, economics and political systems. On Monday and Tuesday students will read about population and discuss why people live where they do. Wednesday and Thursday bring a brief overview of economics (which we will revisit from time to time throughout the year).
Planning Month
October is city planning month, a time when city planners are encouraged to visit schools and share with students what being a planner is all about. The Newberg city planners will be visiting our class on Friday, October 24th (PM) and Tuesday, October 28th (AM) to chat with students and to lead them in designing the perfect city!
Have a great week!
Go Beavs!
Monday, October 6, 2008
This week in Core!
October 6 - October 10th
Monday: We're sharpening our knowledge of adjectives in preparation for our first big writing assignment of the year which will be assigned on Thursday. In SS we are finishing our Create a country maps which are due on Thursday.
Tuesday: Adjectives and Create a Country
Wednesday: Reading logs are due, we'll have our weekly reading log quiz and our final work day for Create a Country
Thursday: Create a Country map is due, and the Create a Country writing assignment will be assigned.
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Saturday: GO BEAVS
Important reminder: next week there will be no school on Thursday and Friday. Parent-teacher conferences will take place Wednesday evening and Thursday from 12-8pm. Unlike elementary school, you do not need to sign up for conferences. Questions? please ask!
Monday: We're sharpening our knowledge of adjectives in preparation for our first big writing assignment of the year which will be assigned on Thursday. In SS we are finishing our Create a country maps which are due on Thursday.
Tuesday: Adjectives and Create a Country
Wednesday: Reading logs are due, we'll have our weekly reading log quiz and our final work day for Create a Country
Thursday: Create a Country map is due, and the Create a Country writing assignment will be assigned.
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Saturday: GO BEAVS
Important reminder: next week there will be no school on Thursday and Friday. Parent-teacher conferences will take place Wednesday evening and Thursday from 12-8pm. Unlike elementary school, you do not need to sign up for conferences. Questions? please ask!
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