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Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: The name December comes from the Latin decem for “ten”, as it was the 10th month in the Roman Calendar. here is some information about the origins of the month names.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Monday and Tuesday.
Monday, December 2 - Day 65
Monday, December 2 - Day 65
Welcome back! I hope your Thanksgiving Break was awesome! Please write independently while I take attendance.
Today we will take a Quarter Assessment and get new seats!
Learning Intention: There is no Learning Intention because of the Quarterly Assessment.
Success Criteria: There are no Success Criteria because of the Quarterly Assessment.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: A glass ball can bounce higher than a rubber ball. Yes, that's right. Read more here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Monday and Tuesday.
Tuesday, December 3 - Day 66
Tuesday, December 3 - Day 66
Happy Tuesday! Please write independently while I take attendance.
Today we will begin an interesting lesson based on The Great Chicago Fire!
Learning Intention: Analyze how a particular section fits into the overall structure of the text and contributes to the development of the ideas.
Success Criteria: Close read the text.
Discuss how details from the text impact your understanding of the text.
Analyze how details from the text impact your understanding.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: In honor of December 4, National Sock Day, here are some really interesting facts about socks!
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Monday and Tuesday.
Wednesday, December 4 - Day 67
Wednesday, December 4 - Day 67
Happy Wednesday! Please read independently while I take attendance.
Today is Writer's Wednesday! We will also have an opportunity to check out books from the library!
Learning Intention: Develop skills as a writer and recognize the value of engaging in a community of authors.
Success Criteria: I can participate in Writer's Wednesday to improve my writing skills.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: During World War II, the crew of the British submarine HMS Trident kept a fully-grown reindeer called Pollyanna aboard their vessel for six weeks (it was a gift from the Russians). Read more here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Monday and Tuesday.
Thursday, December 5 - Day 68
Thursday, December 5 - Day 68
Happy Thursday! Please write independently while I take attendance.
Tomorrow's Theme Friday is Plaid. Wear your favorite plaid shirt or pants!
Today we will be headed to the A Pod for a special presentation by Judi's House.
Learning Intention: Because of our special presentation, there is no Learning Intention today.
Success Criteria: Because of our special presentation, there are no Success Criteria today.
Today's Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Teagan Powers! Also, happy birthday over the long weekend to Maylee Fries! 🎉🎂✨🍰🥳 Be sure to wish them a happy birthday!
Random Fact of the Day: For a short time, the planet Uranus was named George. Read the details here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Monday and Tuesday.
Friday, December 6 - Day 69
Friday, December 6 - Day 69
Happy Friday! Please write independently while I take attendance.
Today we will be finishing our lesson about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Learning Intention: Analyze how a particular section fits into the overall structure of the text and contributes to the development of the ideas.
Success Criteria: Close read the text.
Discuss how details from the text impact your understanding of the text.
Analyze how details from the text impact your understanding.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: Cherophobia is the fear of fun. Read more about it here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Tuesday and Wednesday.
Monday, December 9 - Day 70
Monday, December 9 - Day 70
Happy Monday! Please write independently while I take attendance.
Today we will be doing some goal setting and begin taking our Winter MAP test.
Learning Intention: Because of MAP testing, there is no Learning Intention today.
Success Criteria: Because of MAP testing, there are no Success Criteria today.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: The war between the Persians and the Romans lasted more than 6 centuries. That's right, more than 600 years! Read about why it lasted so long here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tuesday, December 10 - Day 71
Tuesday, December 10 - Day 71
Happy Tuesday! Please write independently while I take attendance.
Today we will continue Winter MAP testing.
Learning Intention: Because of MAP testing, there is no Learning Intention today.
Success Criteria: Because of MAP testing, there are no Success Criteria today.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: Some types of snails have over 14,000 teeth that are some of the strongest organic materials known. Read more here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Tuesday and Wednesday.
Wednesday, December 11 - Day 72
Wednesday, December 11 - Day 72
Happy Wednesday! Please read or write independently while I take attendance.
Today we will finish Winter MAP testing and pay one last visit to the Library!
Learning Intention: Because of MAP testing, there is no Learning Intention today.
Success Criteria: Because of MAP testing, there are no Success Criteria today.
Today's Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Mia Verlan!! 🎉🎂✨🍰🥳 Be sure to wish her a happy birthday!
Random Fact of the Day: The actress Edith Webster was portraying the death of her character when she had a heart attack and died."There was tremendous applause. Night after night, she died and she died, and last night she died and she really did." Read more about it here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thursday, December 12 - Day 73
Thursday, December 12 - Day 73
Happy Thursday! Please read or write independently while I take attendance.
Tomorrow's Friday Theme is Crazy Socks! Wear your Wildest Pair of socks!
Today we will begin our A Christmas Story mini-unit!
Learning Intention: Use various media to better understand how Christmas was celebrated in the 1930s and 40s compared to today.
Success Criteria: I can engage in dialogue and discussion with classmates about Christmas traditions from the past and present.
If you are interested in pictures of the actual house in A Christmas Story, Click Here for an album of photos I took when I visited it last summer.
Today's Birthdays: Happy Birthday over the weekend to Lucas Bliven! 🎉🎂✨🍰🥳 Be sure to wish him a happy birthday!
Random Fact of the Day: In 1659, the celebration of Christmas was outlawed in what is now the United States. Read all about it here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Tuesday and Wednesday.
Friday, December 13 - Day 74
Friday, December 13 - Day 74
Happy Friday! Please read or write independently while I take attendance.
Next week is Holiday Spirit Week! Here's the schedule:
Monday - Holiday Pajama Day
Tuesday - Holiday Movie Character Day
Wednesday - Holiday Accessory Day
Thursday - Holiday Colors Day
Today we will continue our A Christmas Story mini-unit!
Learning Intention: Use various media to better understand how Christmas was celebrated in the 1930s and 40s compared to today.
Success Criteria: I can engage in dialogue and discussion with classmates about Christmas traditions from the past and present.
If you are interested in pictures of the actual house in A Christmas Story, click here for an album of photos I took when I visited it last summer.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: World War I was interrupted by Christmas. Read this amazing story here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Wednesday and Thursday.
Monday, December 16 - Day 75
Monday, December 16 - Day 75
Happy Monday! There are only 4 days to go! Please read or write independently while I take attendance.
This week is Holiday Spirit Week! Here's the schedule:
Monday - Holiday Pajama Day
Tuesday - Holiday Movie Character Day
Wednesday - Holiday Accessory Day
Thursday - Holiday Colors Day
Today we will continue our A Christmas Story mini-unit!
Learning Intention: Use various media to better understand how Christmas was celebrated in the 1930s and 40s compared to today.
Success Criteria: I can engage in dialogue and discussion with classmates about Christmas traditions from the past and present.
If you are interested in pictures of the actual house in A Christmas Story, click here for an album of photos I took when I visited it last summer.
Today's Birthdays: There are no birthdays today.
Random Fact of the Day: The snow in A Christmas Story was fake! Read about the details here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Wednesday and Thursday.
Tuesday, December 17 - Day 76
Tuesday, December 17 - Day 76
Happy Tuesday! There are only 3 days to go! Please read or write independently while I take attendance.
This week is Holiday Spirit Week! Here's the schedule:
Monday - Holiday Pajama Day
Tuesday - Holiday Movie Character Day
Wednesday - Holiday Accessory Day
Thursday - Holiday Colors Day
Today we will continue our A Christmas Story mini-unit!
Learning Intention: Use various media to better understand how Christmas was celebrated in the 1930s and 40s compared to today.
Success Criteria: I can engage in dialogue and discussion with classmates about Christmas traditions from the past and present.
If you are interested in pictures of the actual house in A Christmas Story, click here for an album of photos I took when I visited it last summer.
Today's Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Audrey Faucett and Zane Schmidt! 🎉🎂✨🍰🥳 Be sure to wish them a happy birthday!
Random Fact of the Day: There was an additional scene in A Christmas Story that featured Ralphie and Flash Gordon that never made it into the film. Read an explanation of it here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Wednesday and Thursday.
Wednesday, December 17 - Day 77
Wednesday, December 17 - Day 77
Happy Wednesday! There are only 2 days to go! Please read or write independently while I take attendance.
This week is Holiday Spirit Week! Here's the schedule:
Monday - Holiday Pajama Day
Tuesday - Holiday Movie Character Day
Wednesday - Holiday Accessory Day
Thursday - Holiday Colors Day
Today we will continue our A Christmas Story mini-unit!
Learning Intention: Use various media to better understand how Christmas was celebrated in the 1930s and 40s compared to today.
Success Criteria: I can engage in dialogue and discussion with classmates about Christmas traditions from the past and present.
If you are interested in pictures of the actual house in A Christmas Story, click here for an album of photos I took when I visited it last summer.
Today's Birthdays: Happy Birthday over the break to Anthony Vaccaro, Allison Hartman, Keala Lopez, Mya Bernal, and Blake Wright!🎉🎂✨🍰🥳 Be sure to wish them a happy birthday!
Random Fact of the Day: Jean Shepherd had a cameo appearance in the movie as a grouchy department store customer who tells Ralphie to go to the back of the Santa line. Read other cool facts about the movie here.
My Lunch Duty Days this week are Wednesday and Thursday.
Thursday, December 18 - Day 78
Thursday, December 18 - Day 78
Happy Thursday! We're almost there! Please read or write independently while I take attendance.
Today we have Winterfest and are on a special schedule:
First Period ~ 8:40 - 9:36
Second Period ~ 9:40 - 10:29
Lunch ~ 10:33 - 11:03
Fourth Period ~ 11:07 - 11:56
Fifth Period ~ 12:00 - 12:49
Sixth Period ~ 12:53 - 1:33
Seventh Period ~ 1:37 - 2:20
Winterfest Expectations ~ 2:20 - 2:35
Winterfest ~ 2:35 - 3:50
Today we will finish our A Christmas Story mini-unit!
Learning Intention: Use various media to better understand how Christmas was celebrated in the 1930s and 40s compared to today.
Success Criteria: I can engage in dialogue and discussion with classmates about Christmas traditions from the past and present.
If you are interested in pictures of the actual house in A Christmas Story, click here for an album of photos I took when I visited it last summer.
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