Friday, October 31, 2014
Halloween
Friday, October 17, 2014
Science
In Science we have been learning about solids, liquids and gases! We have explored properties of these states of matter. We did an experiment that involved dropping a solid into a liquid that created a gas. The children worked hard and were very engaged. I asked them to look around at home this weekend for solids, liquids and gases and explain to someone how they know which state of matter they found! 
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Bartlett Arboretum
This morning we visited the Bartlett Arboretum! We explored many different kinds of seeds and how they travel. The children had a chance to observe seeds close up as well as take a nature walk!
Friday, October 3, 2014
Open House
Thank you for attending Open House last night! Your children were very excited to see the note you wrote to them that was on their desks this morning :). Most of them kept it in their desks so they can look back at it throughout the year! Below is some of the information requested from last night. Have a great weekend!
September - DRA 18 (fiction) - predicting, fluent reading, oral retelling, most important event, author's message.
January - DRA 24 (fiction) - predicting, fluent reading, oral retelling, most important event, author's message.
May - DRA 28 - (nonfiction) - turning headings into questions, fluent reading, nonfiction text features, written summary (pulling out important facts), interpretation, reflection (most important thing you learned).
DRA Expectations
September - DRA 18 (fiction) - predicting, fluent reading, oral retelling, most important event, author's message.
January - DRA 24 (fiction) - predicting, fluent reading, oral retelling, most important event, author's message.
May - DRA 28 - (nonfiction) - turning headings into questions, fluent reading, nonfiction text features, written summary (pulling out important facts), interpretation, reflection (most important thing you learned).
Dream Box
Dreambox
Details
1-Each Stamford elementary student now has access to Dreambox at school or outside of school.
2-Computer or tablet with internet connection is required.
3-Teachers will be able to provide parents with a “Dreambox Parent Letter” that has the web address for student log ins and the the ipad code for those student’s using ipads.
1-Each Stamford elementary student now has access to Dreambox at school or outside of school.
2-Computer or tablet with internet connection is required.
3-Teachers will be able to provide parents with a “Dreambox Parent Letter” that has the web address for student log ins and the the ipad code for those student’s using ipads.
Student Routines
1.Complete
1 or 2 unique lessons first
(Always
finish opened lessons and use the help or hint button as needed)
2.Explore
other areas or practice
Recommended Usage
•Recommended Session Length:
10-20 minutes
•Minimum Lessons/
Session: 1 lessons
•Each lesson: 5-8 minutes average
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