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Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Expanding Sentences
In writing this week your child also did a writing activity that involved taking a sentence and expanding that sentence just like a snowball rolling down a hill.
Writing
In writing your child is learning about all of the features that make up an informational report. At the conclusion of this writing unit your child will write his/her own informational report on a nonfiction topic that they have selected.
Science
In science this week your child has been learning about matter and the different properties associated with matter. Throughout the week our class learned about matter, mass, and volume.
Guided Reading
In guided reading during whole group and small group reading instruction your child has been learning about various story elements such as: characters, setting, and problems & solutions. As you listen to your child read various books at home ask him/her to identify some of the above mentioned story elements throughout the story. Next week your child will continue to work on various story elements with new guided reading books.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Spelling
Next weeks spelling focus is working with words that have the letter patterns aw, a, and o within them as in claw, small, and boss.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, January 28th- Wellness Wed., Wear Workout Clothes
Thursday, January 29th- Evening Conferences
Monday, February 2nd- Evening Conferences
Thursday, January 29th- Evening Conferences
Monday, February 2nd- Evening Conferences
Guided Reading
This week all guided reading groups worked on fluency and reading with expression by reading a Reader's Theater script in groups.
Please read the following post from Mrs. Weningers Blog
Starting January 20, 2015 Maple Lake Elementary's Rachel Challenge students have invited all of our students/staff to focus their energy on...
"WE CREATE CHANGE"
This is a global service project that works to empower a WE generation. This program encourages students to become compassionate leaders and active citizens by taking action for the issues that matter the most to them.
Free the Children is an international charity that partners with developing communities in eight countries worldwide to overcome the root causes of poverty and remove the barriers of education.
Maple Lake elementary staff and students VOTED on a country back in October 2014 with the majority selecting HAITI. Therefore...all of our fundraising dollars will go toward the specific needs of this country.
We started our fundraising efforts by first selling We Day bracelets for $1.00. This was an incredibly successful activity bringing in enough money for 2 goats. Now we are challenging our K-6th grade students to bring in change and dollars from January 20-30th for the purchase of more goats for HAITI families as this will help them with food/education and sustainability.
To make this extra EXCITING...we have a challenge out there for grades K-3rd and 4-6th to see which hallway brings in the most money for the purchase of goats. The prize is pure JOY and PRIDE that they have been a part of making change happen way over in Haiti!!!!
***Please NOTE that this Friday, January 23rd we are offering students/staff the chance to wear a HAT to school for $1.00. Again...all of this money will go toward the
WE CREATE CHANGE campaign for Haiti.
"WE CREATE CHANGE"
This is a global service project that works to empower a WE generation. This program encourages students to become compassionate leaders and active citizens by taking action for the issues that matter the most to them.
Free the Children is an international charity that partners with developing communities in eight countries worldwide to overcome the root causes of poverty and remove the barriers of education.
Maple Lake elementary staff and students VOTED on a country back in October 2014 with the majority selecting HAITI. Therefore...all of our fundraising dollars will go toward the specific needs of this country.
We started our fundraising efforts by first selling We Day bracelets for $1.00. This was an incredibly successful activity bringing in enough money for 2 goats. Now we are challenging our K-6th grade students to bring in change and dollars from January 20-30th for the purchase of more goats for HAITI families as this will help them with food/education and sustainability.
To make this extra EXCITING...we have a challenge out there for grades K-3rd and 4-6th to see which hallway brings in the most money for the purchase of goats. The prize is pure JOY and PRIDE that they have been a part of making change happen way over in Haiti!!!!
***Please NOTE that this Friday, January 23rd we are offering students/staff the chance to wear a HAT to school for $1.00. Again...all of this money will go toward the
WE CREATE CHANGE campaign for Haiti.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Upcoming Dates
Monday, Jan. 19th- No School, Teacher Workshop Day
Thursday, Jan. 22nd Battle of the Books Competition (9:25-10:50), In the Media Center
Thursday, Jan. 22nd Battle of the Books Competition (9:25-10:50), In the Media Center
Spelling Words
Week Of:
Jan. 20 - Jan. 23
One-Syllable Words
1. brook
2. push
3. pull
4. bush
5. look
6. full
Two-Syllable Words
7. bully
8. bookshop
9. seagull
Spelling
Next weeks spelling focus is working with words that have the oo sound within them which can be spelled with either an oo or u. Please have your child sort his/her spelling words into 2 columns. Those words that have oo within them and those words that have u within them.
Guided Reading
Please spend time listening to your child read every night and be sure to ask your child about what he/she is reading.
Math
At home continue to have your child practice his/her basic math facts by using a deck of cards, dice, flashcards, etc.
Science
In science our class has been learning about the solar system. At the beginning of this unit our class filled in a KWL chart. The K part stands for what the students already know about the solar system and the W part stands for what the students want to know about the solar system. At the end of this unit our class will complete the L part for what we learned. Within this unit your child made his/her own solar system using a variety of materials from within our classroom.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Science
For an upcoming science project next Wednesday our class could use the following items:
¨ Empty/Clean Tin Cans (Soup or Vegetable Cans)
¨ Nails
¨ A Hammer
¨ A Flashlight
MLE December Video
Below you will find the link to the MLE December video featuring events such as the 1-3 concert, 6th grade Snowmen, 5-6 band concert, Klumb's 3rd grade visitor, Throwback Thursday, Jazz band, Deck the Halls, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Reindeer Run, Ugly Ornament Contest, Misc events around school, Gingerbread Houses, Gingerbread Men, and the whole school sing-a-long.
Check out the latest MLE Video
MLE's next video featuring the buddy bench, Mr. Hammerschmidt's class and the safety patrol.
Enjoy!!
Please check out Mr. Ronnenberg's Blog
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Posted: 03 Jan 2015 01:14 PM PST
Happy New Year!! The new year is upon us and often times the New Year brings the idea of resolutions. A New Year's resolution is a promise for self improvement or commitment to improving our surroundings. Many people make the promise to exercise more, drink more water, open doors for others, or be nice to our siblings. I am a big fan of resolutions because of the positive nature surrounding them. Resolutions are almost always a promise to enhance the lives of others, typically building stronger relationships with them. As a teacher, I am a firm believer in relationships improving success. Whether it is success in the classroom, gym, or performing arts the relationships students have with those in a position of leadership has an enormous impact.
As for my resolution this year... I am committed to getting more sleep. Elementary age students need 10 or more hours of sleep each night. Adults need 8 or more hours of sleep each night and I am sad to admit that I rarely get enough sleep. How does sleep improve health or help others? I think my wife and children will verify that I am happier and easier to be around when I am well rested:). Other health benefits include: 1. Improved memory: When learning a new skill sleep is as important as practice. 2. Quality of life: Who doesn't want to be happier? 3. Spurs creativity 4. Less fatigue and more stamina 5. Improved academic performance 6. Longer attention span 7. Maintain a healthy weight 8. Decrease stress levels Needless to say adequate sleep can enhance my life and the others around me. What is your New Year's Resolution? Facts courtesy of
Health, (2015). http://www.health.com/
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Book Its
The Book It certificates that are sent home with your child as a classroom incentive can be used at any Pizza Hut including the Pizza Hut within Target or the Monticello Movie Theater will honor the certificates towards one free movie admission.
Scissors Needed
Some students still have lost or misplaced their scissors. Please check with your child to see if he/she needs a new one purchased.
Math
At home continue to have your child practice his/her basic math facts by using a deck of cards, dice, flashcards, etc.
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