OUR BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN WAS A SUCCESS!!

The students had an amazing day! We kicked off the race walking to the field with our class banner in hand. Everyone was pumped up to run their laps. For every lap, they got a mark on their shirt. They ran and ran and they weren't quitting. Lots of students went beyond their goal of 35 laps. Then, they signed each other's shirt and had lunch at the picnic tables. 

We want to thank the parents that came today and helped us out. A special thanks to Ms. Erica Wilson for providing the students with popsicles. It was a hit! In case you missed it, here are some pictures.

FUN RUN IS TOMORROW

Our Fun Run is finally here! Students have been visited daily in their class by their Coach and learning about important character traits. We've been putting the stickers in their planners to remind them of the day's lesson.

Tomorrow 4th grade is scheduled to attend the event from 11:30-12:30 p.m. We will postpone their lunch until 12:30 p.m due to a conflict with their lunch schedule. Parents, if you come and you are a processed volunteer, you can stay and eat with your child. We'll eat at the picnic tables, if they're available.

I will take lots of pictures and post as soon as possible.

4th grade Winter Dual Language Program was a hit!

We want to thank all the parents, family members, and friends that came to see the children. We appreciate you stopping by the office first to sign in to get your Visitor's Pass. A special thanks to Ms. Erica Wilson and Ms. Shaquandra Daniels for such a lovely table full of goodies to eat.

In the last month, students learned a lot about biography research and had a blast preparing for their performances. We applaud all your support and will continue to strive to offer your children the best education that the Dual Language Program can offer. We hope to see you soon. 

Geometry-Types of Angles Song

CHECK THIS OUT!

http://youtu.be/2MWYakuD8_k

Meet Jennifer Lopez! (sorry for background noise)

A little peek at the Dual Language Winter Program (turn the computer)

We have a new student!!!!

We want to give our new student DANNIEL a warm welcome into the Dual Language Program. He is coming to us from California.

Tour of our own class Science Fair

On Friday, the students all placed their projects on their desks and we had our own Science Fair. They had a blast! Although their projects will be on display at the fair on Thursday, only the 5th graders will get judged. Mrs. Ryan and I already judged the projects and have chosen the top 3 winners. Everyone else will receive a Certificate of Recognition. We want to say that were impressed at how amazing they turned out. Congratulations to all the students for all your hard work!!! WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU!!! CLICK PLAY:

Flocabulary - Five Things (Elements of a Short Story)

el ciclo de agua

Look at this fascinating video.

http://youtu.be/5QPlLOlJ7a0

Lattice Multiplication. Try it!

Calling all past "STAR Toucans" of the Week

I've updated our "Past Star Toucans of the Week" page. Click on it and see yourself. If I missed anyone, shoot me an email (idiom). Are you enjoying your weekend? Go outside and ride bike. It's a beautiful day. <3 (can you guess what this is? a heart). 

Kate is fascinated by Double Bubble Maps. She did this one last night before going to bed. Great job!!!

Our Helpers on the Job

Everyone wants to help. That is our way of PAYING IT FORWARD. What does that mean? Think about it. If the teacher teaches you something and then you teach someone else and that person does the same, wouldn't that make you a student and a teacher that feels good about themselves because you helped someone? That's a great character trait to have. Go Corina and Matthew!

CHASING MY DREAM

I finally learned how to add songs to the blog! Wow, that was hard, but I did it. Never, ever give up, just GOOGLE. Look at the TOP left column and just click the song and practice it. You can work on it on the weekend.

CALLING ALL TOUCANS!!!!

HI BOYS AND GIRLS!!! I AM DELETING THE VIDEOS AND JUST POSTING THE LINKS TO CLICK ON. YOU WILL SEE THE FULL FRAME INSTEAD OF CUT OFF LIKE WE DID IN CLASS. ENJOY THEM!!!!

COME SUPPORT OUR FUN RUN on Jan. 31st

On January 31st, our school will have a FUN RUN. We are scheduled to go from 11:30-12:30 p.m. Parents, come and support your child as they run or walk laps. Make them a banner and cheer them on!!!

Take a look to see what the FUN RUN is:

http://www.boosterthoncoach.com/

Alex Bellos demonstrates the Japanese method of multiplying

LET'S MULTIPLY "JAPANESE STYLE." IT'S WORTH A TRY. REMEMBER TO MAKE THE LINES AT AN ANGLE.

http://youtu.be/gwaAAEYIW_8

Another video:

http://youtu.be/e-P5RGdjICo

Does it really MATTER?

Students have been learning about MATTER. Mrs. Ryan has been teaching them all about SOLIDS, LIQUIDS, and GASES while Ms. Lopez bridges in English.

During recess, students have been blowing balloons to see how a GAS can fill an object and take up space even though you can't see it. Ironically, some of the balloons popped and the students decided to have a BALLOON FUNERAL!!! Hilarious!!! We had a brief ceremony and Ms. Lopez sang "Amazing Grace."

Rev. Martin Luther King - I Have A Dream speech

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

Students have been learning how to use figurative language such as similes, metaphors, idioms, personification, hyperboles, onomatopoeia, and alliteration. Check out Spelling City for more practice. You can scroll down and print worksheets or play games (like we did in class). Click the GREEN rectangle. <Click for Featured Games>.

http://www.spellingcity.com/figurative-language.html

What is matter?

WHAT IS MATTER? CLICK VIDEO TO FIND OUT:

http://youtu.be/k7Vdf8CuppI

Introduction to Nets and 3D Objects

Practice recognizing 3-D shapes and their nets. Here, you'll also learn about faces, vertex/vertices, and edges. Although some of these things will be taught in a future class, take advantage of this opportunity to learn it. Have fun!

http://youtu.be/VcOomgh7BkM