Classifying Rocks

Today students are participating in a virtual lab classifying rocks. They are trying to decide if rocks are igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. 

Coding and Pretzels

Today we spent some time using the website code.org. I am so impressed with how quick they are learning this. They make it look easy!  You should have your fourth grader teach you this weekend!  Mrs. Nieman also brought some yummy pretzels in for meeting their goal with Helping Hands. Next goal- 400 items!

Fun in our Library

Look at all the fun activities we have in our library this year!  Students were coding, working with Legos, and making circuits. 

We also have a social studies test tomorrow!

 Of course we cannot forget Estelle's birthday too!

 

Veterans Day

We had our annual Veterans Day assembly today. The students were excited to honor our veterans. 

French Fur Traders

We have been working on books showing the journey of Marquette and Jolliet when they explored our area. Students started with a story board outlining the explorers' journey and then took those notes and made a book. 

 Our MVP of the week also had the class mesmerized with a book all about Oregon!

Jingle for Jammies

Look at these cuties in their pajamas today. They brought in a ton of change for Helping Hands!  We also shared their awesome opinion essays and had snacks by the "campfire". 

Turtlehead Multiplication Method

Today we started to multiply with 2 digit numbers.  One trick that we used in class to help us is the turtlehead method.  This is just another way to help students remember the steps when multiplying with 2 digit numbers.  They enjoyed it!

Publishing, Presenting, and Preparing

In writing we started to publish our opinion essays. Look how long they are!

In reading groups presented their weather disaster slides to the class. They did a great job!

We also met with our buddies and prepared for Veteran's Day next week. 

Reading and Writing

Today we are working hard at writing conclusions and introductions for students' opinion essays. We are also wrapping up the Google slides for our presentations tomorrow. 

Helping Hands

Today Helping Hands starts (formerly Adopt a Family). We already have 4 cans on day 1!