Lately, our math classes has been involved in answering questions involving the addition and subtraction of fractional amounts.
Some of the typical equations might look like:
2 1/4 + (1 1/3 -5/6) or
4 3/10 - (2 3/5 + 7/10) or
(3 3/4 + 2 1/8) - 2 2/7
While you might expect for me to be interested in the correct answer as my primary goal, I am actually much more concerned that kids are looking at the amounts and using appropriate strategies based on each unique circumstance.
We have studied several models that allow students to quickly create common denominators by thinking of such things as equivalent fractions on a clock, equivalent percents, and/or a good old common denominator. The trick is to know when to use each model.
The first problem is a great opportunity to use a clock model as all of the fractional amounts can be expressed as twelfths. Students should be familiar with clock fractions from the game "Roll around the Clock". 2 3/12 + ( 1 4/12 - 10/12)
The second problem is perfect for using percents as all of the amounts are very easily converted into percents that are easily added and subtracted. 430% - (260% + 70%)
The third problem is probably best solved by finding a common denominator as the fraction 2/7 is not easily represented on a clock, because 12 hours and/or 60 minutes cannot evenly be split into seven whole number pieces. Also, without a calculator, finding and using the percent that is equivalent to 2/7 is not practical. (3 6/8 + 2 1/8) - 2 2/7.... 5 7/8 - 2 2/7... 5 49/56 - 2 16/56...= 3 33/56
Of course, this post leaves out many steps, but the most important step is choosing the best strategy with which to work.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Scholastic Book Clubs Online
Scholastic Book Clubs Online
Hi Families,
You can now place your Scholastic Book Club orders online. Ms. Beaudreau just added new book catalogs filled with high-interest literature selections.
Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GMRR6
Now it's easier than ever to find the right books for your child and help us earn FREE books for our classroom library at the same time!
With new online ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs, you can choose from a much wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card.
Best of all, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent places their order online.
It's so simple! Here's how it works:
• SIGN UP at www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the "Don't have a User Name and Password?" link, then register for your own username and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code: GMRR6
This code ensures that your order is sent to me.
• SELECT the books you'd like to order from over 500 titles available online...and take advantage of online-only specials and discounts.
• SEND your order to me ONLINE by the due date. Books will be delivered directly to our classroom, as always.
Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure. Plus our whole class benefits thanks to the FREE books we'll earn with every parent online order.
Go to www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs now to get started. Class Activation Code: GMRR6
Book Club Order Due Date : October 29th
Hi Families,
You can now place your Scholastic Book Club orders online. Ms. Beaudreau just added new book catalogs filled with high-interest literature selections.
Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GMRR6
Now it's easier than ever to find the right books for your child and help us earn FREE books for our classroom library at the same time!
With new online ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs, you can choose from a much wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card.
Best of all, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent places their order online.
It's so simple! Here's how it works:
• SIGN UP at www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the "Don't have a User Name and Password?" link, then register for your own username and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code: GMRR6
This code ensures that your order is sent to me.
• SELECT the books you'd like to order from over 500 titles available online...and take advantage of online-only specials and discounts.
• SEND your order to me ONLINE by the due date. Books will be delivered directly to our classroom, as always.
Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure. Plus our whole class benefits thanks to the FREE books we'll earn with every parent online order.
Go to www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs now to get started. Class Activation Code: GMRR6
Book Club Order Due Date : October 29th
To Read or Not to Read
Many of my colleagues know that I don't "like" to read. I must really concentrate in order to read especially if I have other things to do. I feel like reading for pleasure comes last, if at all. When I read over the summer, it is usually when I have finished all my chores and have plenty of extra time. I can read a novel if the first few pages grab my attention, other wise I abandon it.
I absolutely will read through a cookbook and marvel at all the possibilities. I do love to read magazines, usually back to front. The newspaper is fun since I can read the first few sentences in an article and get the gist of what is being said.
I actually love to read "how to articles" and then give it a try.
I read a lot of emails, professional development articles and books, and personal information like insurance policies etc...
To read or not to read, that is my dilemma.
I absolutely will read through a cookbook and marvel at all the possibilities. I do love to read magazines, usually back to front. The newspaper is fun since I can read the first few sentences in an article and get the gist of what is being said.
I actually love to read "how to articles" and then give it a try.
I read a lot of emails, professional development articles and books, and personal information like insurance policies etc...
To read or not to read, that is my dilemma.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Battle of the Books
Hi Families,
Chets Creek 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are participating in a reading competition called Battle of the Books. The purpose of the Battle of the Books is to encourage students to read quality literature, promote critical thinking, and to enhance book discussions. These high-interest books are part of the Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award Program and are included in our classroom and school library. Many students already selected one of the books, and we are currently reading one together called The Gollywopper Games.
We NEED your support!!! Please consider purchasing one of these wonderful books for our classroom library so that we have enough for all of our eager readers. Right now, we only have about one complete set for 75 readers who are anxious to read these interesting books. If you prefer to donate a gift card for a local bookstore, teachers receive a 20% discount for classroom materials. Thanks for your support!
Starting soon, students may take comprehension tests to measure their knowledge of the individual Battle books. If students pass the tests, they will receive credit on their Reading Bingo cards, which go toward their reading goals each nine weeks. Additionally, the students who read and pass the most tests will also be eligible to be on our own Battle Teams that will compete against other classes.
Below, please find a description of each of the 15 titles for this year's Battle of the Books.
Battle of the Books 2010 - 2011 Titles
Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award Program
Master List of Titles
2010 - 2011
Grades 3- 5
Avi. The Seer of Shadows. HarperCollins, ©2008.
In New York City in 1872, fourteen-year-old Horace, a photographer's apprentice, becomes involved in a plot to create fake spirit photographs in order to swindle a wealthy client who is grieving for her dead daughter. Unfortunately, Horace accidentally frees the ghost of a dead girl bent on revenge. Horace feels honor bound to try and stop her from seeking revenge. Intrigue and suspense will pull readers into this ghostly tale. (Grades 3-6) (AR 5.2)
Beaty, Andrea. Cicada Summer. Amulet Books, ©2008.
Two very different girls, each hiding deep secrets, meet in a small, rural community. The summer has been quiet for 12-year-old Lily until a new girl, Tinny, comes to town to spend some time with her aunt. Lily has been living in a self- imposed silence for two years, causing great concern for her father and neighbors, even fears that she has serious brain damage. However, Lily observes everything going on around her and smells trouble brewing from the odd behavior of Tinny. But why does Lily read her favorite mysteries, the Nancy Drew stories, only in secret? Try unraveling the clues in this realistic fiction story that shifts between past and present.
(Grades 3-6) (AR 4.7)
Broach, Elise. Masterpiece. Henry Holt and Co., ©2008.
Eleven-year-old James is disappointed when he receives a pen and ink drawing set from his father for his birthday, but it brings him a true friendship. Marvin the beetle, who lives with his family in the kitchen of the Pompaday apartment, senses James’ depressed mood and uses the art supplies to create a drawing for him. The miniature artwork delights the boy, but his mother mistakenly assumes it is James’ work. A friendship grows between the boy and the beetle when they visit a museum and somehow get involved in the world of art forgery and theft. The two reluctantly forge the artwork of Albrecht Dürer to help the Metropolitan Museum of Art stage a heist to recover the artist’s other stolen work. Readers will willingly enter this fantasy world of human and arthropods which is filled with joy and humor. (Grades 4-8) (AR 4.8)
Delaney, M. C. Obi, Gerbil on the Loose. Dutton Children’s Books, ©2008.
Rachel is crazy about her pet gerbil Obi, and the feeling is entirely mutual. When the family goes on vacation and the neighbor boy neglects to feed Obi she must channel her “inner- Jedi knight” and become a brilliant problem solver in order to survive. Obi’s adventures include encounters with a tarantula, boa constrictor, and sneaky cats. (Grades 3-6) (AR 4.8)
DiTerlizzi, Tony. Kenny & the Dragon. Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing, ©2008.
The villagers in Roundbrook hear that a dragon is running loose across the countryside and the folks get the wrong idea. Now, in the typical dragon story style, it is time for a fight to the death. But wait a minute! This dragon is special and the friend of Kenny Rabbit. What should Kenny do? How will he save the day and give the villagers front-row seats to the famous battle between St. George and the dragon? Does Kenny succeed? Join other readers in the front-row seats to watch this enticing tale unfold. (Grades 3-6) (AR 5.4)
Feldman, Jody. The Gollywhopper Games. Greenwillow Books, ©2008.
Join the fun of these promotional games to solve puzzles and win physical challenges with Gil, who enters the games to improve life for his family. Since his father lost his job in a complex series of events, 12-year-old Gil has experienced difficulties at home and school. Now these games offer a chance to turn things around if he can beat out the other contestants in a series of brainteasers. The plot invites readers to work out answers to puzzles as they follow the fast-paced action of this suspenseful story. (Grades 4-7) (AR 3.9)
Forester, Victoria. The Girl Who Could Fly. Feiwel & Friends, ©2008.
Piper McCloud is not your ordinary girl. From the time she was a baby, she is aware that she has a special talent. Piper is able to fly! Unfortunately, her ordinary family and the folks of Lowland County are not able to cope with Piper’s special talents. Piper jumps at the opportunity to enroll at Dr. Hellion’s top secret school, I.N.S.A.N.E. There she meets other children with extraordinary talents like telekinesis, X-Ray vision, and the ability to create their own weather. Will the special school be a safe haven for students with unique talents, or possibly the most dangerous place in which they can find themselves? Read The Girl Who Could Fly to find the answer to that question. (Grades 3-6) (AR 6.0)
Giff, Patricia Reilly. Eleven. Wendy Lamb Books, ©2008.
In his grandfather’s attic, eleven-year-old Sam MacKenzie finds a mysterious newspaper clipping that appears to be about him. Unfortunately, Sam cannot read. However, he recognizes his name and manages to decode the word “missing.” Sam’s curiosity about his identity leads him to an unlikely friendship with Caroline, a new girl in his class. Sam is talented with wood and Caroline can read and write. Together, they build a wooden castle for a school assignment. During this collaborative project, Sam eventually finds out where he belongs and Caroline, whose family moves around a lot, gains a friend—something she never expected to happen. Readers will eagerly join the duo in this fast-paced mystery. (Grades 3-6) (AR 4.1)
Henkes, Kevin. Bird Lake Moon. Greenwillow Books, ©2008.
Mitch, 12-years-old, and his mother are spending the summer with his grandparents in their lake house. Since his parents are divorcing, Mitch has a secret plan for the empty house next door. When ten-year-old Spence and his family move into the vacant house, Mitch is motivated to stage some ghostly events in an effort to scare away the family. Fortunately, Mitch’s plan doesn’t work. He and Spence become friends who help each other begin to cope with their own family problems. With chapters written from the alternating point of view of the two boys, Henkes delivers a story about the power of friendship that you will not want to miss. (Grades 5-8) (AR 4.9)
Holt, Kimberly Willis. Piper Reed: Navy Brat. Henry Holt and Co., ©2007.
Piper is sad about leaving her home and friends behind when her father, a Navy aircraft mechanic, is transferred yet again. With help from her often-annoying sisters and a surprise from their parents, she finds happiness in their new home in Pensacola, Florida. Readers will quickly join the family’s journey in this engaging, heartwarming story. (Grades 3-6) (AR 3.5
Lupica, Mark. Safe at Home. Philomel, ©2008.
Nick is a star catcher in junior varsity baseball at his school, but has trouble handling the pressure when he is called up to varsity. Nick’s 8th grade teammates resent having a 7th grader on the team and his new adoptive parents don’t understand his love of sports. Pressure mounts as Nick’s baseball skills, as well as his schoolwork decline. In this heartwarming story, readers will be rooting for Nick to get his life together both at home and on the field. (Grades 3-6) (AR 5.6)
Mass, Wendy. 11 Birthdays. Scholastic Press, ©2009.
Amanda and Leo share the same exact date of birth and happily celebrate their birthdays together for the first nine years of their lives. During the tenth party, Amanda overhears Leo making an unkind remark about her to another classmate. After avoiding Leo for a year, the two plan separate parties for their 11th birthdays. However, they find themselves in a weird time loop which forces them to relive their 11th birthdays over and over. Amanda discovers that by teaming up with Leo again, she can adjust her attitude and actions to achieve much better results. Read all about it in this witty story of friendship. (Grades 3-5) (AR 4.1)
Napoli, Donna Jo. Mogo, the Third Warthog. Hyperion Books, ©2008.
Like the third little pig in the folktale, Mogo is practical and smart. But this warthog also has a heart, and one day he feels as if his heart will break. His beloved mother tells him and his two brothers that they must leave the family and find their own solitary way in the world. It is the way of all boars. Now alone, Mogo must face the constant dangers of the African savanna. He uses cunning and intuition to evade Monster, a nasty wild dog who has made it a point to hunt him down. Through it all, Mogo manages to delight in the world around him and even make friends. And as he tries to survive, Mogo decides there’s more: “It’s not enough just to stay alive. Life is meant to be lived to the fullest, and enjoyed.” Readers will thoroughly enjoy this delightful, heartwarming story. (Grades 3-6) (AR 3.6)
Wolf, Joan M. Someone Named Eva. Clarion, ©2007.
The night after her 11th birthday celebration in 1942, blond and blue-eyed Milada and her family are taken from their home in Lidice, Czechoslovakia, by Hitler’s Nazis soldiers. Though not Jewish, they are caught up in Hitler’s plan for world dominance. Milada and her family members are separated and she is sent with other blond, blue-eyed children to Lebensborn, a training camp, to be immersed in the German language and Aryan culture. Milada is given a new name, Eva, and schooled to be a proper German girl. She is adopted by a wealthy German family and adapts to her new life with a loving mother and sister, though she never forgets her real identity and the family she left behind. This dramatic historical fiction story of World War II is based on a true account of events in Czechoslovakia. (Grades 5-8) (AR 4.1)
Yep, Laurence. The Earth Dragon Awakes: The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. HarperCollins, ©2006.
Eight-year-old Henry Travis is living in San Francisco in the spring of 1906. His friend Chin, nine, helps in the Travis household where his father, Ah Sing, is cook and houseboy. Nothing could prepare the boys for the fateful events of April 17, when the Great Earthquake and Fire hit the city, consuming houses and lives and practically destroying San Francisco. The friends, each with his family, try to make their way to safety amid the chaos and devastation. As they do, they learn to face dangers, make life-saving decisions, and understand the true meaning of courage. (Grades 3-6) (AR 4.7)
Chets Creek 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are participating in a reading competition called Battle of the Books. The purpose of the Battle of the Books is to encourage students to read quality literature, promote critical thinking, and to enhance book discussions. These high-interest books are part of the Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award Program and are included in our classroom and school library. Many students already selected one of the books, and we are currently reading one together called The Gollywopper Games.
We NEED your support!!! Please consider purchasing one of these wonderful books for our classroom library so that we have enough for all of our eager readers. Right now, we only have about one complete set for 75 readers who are anxious to read these interesting books. If you prefer to donate a gift card for a local bookstore, teachers receive a 20% discount for classroom materials. Thanks for your support!
Starting soon, students may take comprehension tests to measure their knowledge of the individual Battle books. If students pass the tests, they will receive credit on their Reading Bingo cards, which go toward their reading goals each nine weeks. Additionally, the students who read and pass the most tests will also be eligible to be on our own Battle Teams that will compete against other classes.
Below, please find a description of each of the 15 titles for this year's Battle of the Books.
Battle of the Books 2010 - 2011 Titles
Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award Program
Master List of Titles
2010 - 2011
Grades 3- 5
Avi. The Seer of Shadows. HarperCollins, ©2008.
In New York City in 1872, fourteen-year-old Horace, a photographer's apprentice, becomes involved in a plot to create fake spirit photographs in order to swindle a wealthy client who is grieving for her dead daughter. Unfortunately, Horace accidentally frees the ghost of a dead girl bent on revenge. Horace feels honor bound to try and stop her from seeking revenge. Intrigue and suspense will pull readers into this ghostly tale. (Grades 3-6) (AR 5.2)
Beaty, Andrea. Cicada Summer. Amulet Books, ©2008.
Two very different girls, each hiding deep secrets, meet in a small, rural community. The summer has been quiet for 12-year-old Lily until a new girl, Tinny, comes to town to spend some time with her aunt. Lily has been living in a self- imposed silence for two years, causing great concern for her father and neighbors, even fears that she has serious brain damage. However, Lily observes everything going on around her and smells trouble brewing from the odd behavior of Tinny. But why does Lily read her favorite mysteries, the Nancy Drew stories, only in secret? Try unraveling the clues in this realistic fiction story that shifts between past and present.
(Grades 3-6) (AR 4.7)
Broach, Elise. Masterpiece. Henry Holt and Co., ©2008.
Eleven-year-old James is disappointed when he receives a pen and ink drawing set from his father for his birthday, but it brings him a true friendship. Marvin the beetle, who lives with his family in the kitchen of the Pompaday apartment, senses James’ depressed mood and uses the art supplies to create a drawing for him. The miniature artwork delights the boy, but his mother mistakenly assumes it is James’ work. A friendship grows between the boy and the beetle when they visit a museum and somehow get involved in the world of art forgery and theft. The two reluctantly forge the artwork of Albrecht Dürer to help the Metropolitan Museum of Art stage a heist to recover the artist’s other stolen work. Readers will willingly enter this fantasy world of human and arthropods which is filled with joy and humor. (Grades 4-8) (AR 4.8)
Delaney, M. C. Obi, Gerbil on the Loose. Dutton Children’s Books, ©2008.
Rachel is crazy about her pet gerbil Obi, and the feeling is entirely mutual. When the family goes on vacation and the neighbor boy neglects to feed Obi she must channel her “inner- Jedi knight” and become a brilliant problem solver in order to survive. Obi’s adventures include encounters with a tarantula, boa constrictor, and sneaky cats. (Grades 3-6) (AR 4.8)
DiTerlizzi, Tony. Kenny & the Dragon. Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing, ©2008.
The villagers in Roundbrook hear that a dragon is running loose across the countryside and the folks get the wrong idea. Now, in the typical dragon story style, it is time for a fight to the death. But wait a minute! This dragon is special and the friend of Kenny Rabbit. What should Kenny do? How will he save the day and give the villagers front-row seats to the famous battle between St. George and the dragon? Does Kenny succeed? Join other readers in the front-row seats to watch this enticing tale unfold. (Grades 3-6) (AR 5.4)
Feldman, Jody. The Gollywhopper Games. Greenwillow Books, ©2008.
Join the fun of these promotional games to solve puzzles and win physical challenges with Gil, who enters the games to improve life for his family. Since his father lost his job in a complex series of events, 12-year-old Gil has experienced difficulties at home and school. Now these games offer a chance to turn things around if he can beat out the other contestants in a series of brainteasers. The plot invites readers to work out answers to puzzles as they follow the fast-paced action of this suspenseful story. (Grades 4-7) (AR 3.9)
Forester, Victoria. The Girl Who Could Fly. Feiwel & Friends, ©2008.
Piper McCloud is not your ordinary girl. From the time she was a baby, she is aware that she has a special talent. Piper is able to fly! Unfortunately, her ordinary family and the folks of Lowland County are not able to cope with Piper’s special talents. Piper jumps at the opportunity to enroll at Dr. Hellion’s top secret school, I.N.S.A.N.E. There she meets other children with extraordinary talents like telekinesis, X-Ray vision, and the ability to create their own weather. Will the special school be a safe haven for students with unique talents, or possibly the most dangerous place in which they can find themselves? Read The Girl Who Could Fly to find the answer to that question. (Grades 3-6) (AR 6.0)
Giff, Patricia Reilly. Eleven. Wendy Lamb Books, ©2008.
In his grandfather’s attic, eleven-year-old Sam MacKenzie finds a mysterious newspaper clipping that appears to be about him. Unfortunately, Sam cannot read. However, he recognizes his name and manages to decode the word “missing.” Sam’s curiosity about his identity leads him to an unlikely friendship with Caroline, a new girl in his class. Sam is talented with wood and Caroline can read and write. Together, they build a wooden castle for a school assignment. During this collaborative project, Sam eventually finds out where he belongs and Caroline, whose family moves around a lot, gains a friend—something she never expected to happen. Readers will eagerly join the duo in this fast-paced mystery. (Grades 3-6) (AR 4.1)
Henkes, Kevin. Bird Lake Moon. Greenwillow Books, ©2008.
Mitch, 12-years-old, and his mother are spending the summer with his grandparents in their lake house. Since his parents are divorcing, Mitch has a secret plan for the empty house next door. When ten-year-old Spence and his family move into the vacant house, Mitch is motivated to stage some ghostly events in an effort to scare away the family. Fortunately, Mitch’s plan doesn’t work. He and Spence become friends who help each other begin to cope with their own family problems. With chapters written from the alternating point of view of the two boys, Henkes delivers a story about the power of friendship that you will not want to miss. (Grades 5-8) (AR 4.9)
Holt, Kimberly Willis. Piper Reed: Navy Brat. Henry Holt and Co., ©2007.
Piper is sad about leaving her home and friends behind when her father, a Navy aircraft mechanic, is transferred yet again. With help from her often-annoying sisters and a surprise from their parents, she finds happiness in their new home in Pensacola, Florida. Readers will quickly join the family’s journey in this engaging, heartwarming story. (Grades 3-6) (AR 3.5
Lupica, Mark. Safe at Home. Philomel, ©2008.
Nick is a star catcher in junior varsity baseball at his school, but has trouble handling the pressure when he is called up to varsity. Nick’s 8th grade teammates resent having a 7th grader on the team and his new adoptive parents don’t understand his love of sports. Pressure mounts as Nick’s baseball skills, as well as his schoolwork decline. In this heartwarming story, readers will be rooting for Nick to get his life together both at home and on the field. (Grades 3-6) (AR 5.6)
Mass, Wendy. 11 Birthdays. Scholastic Press, ©2009.
Amanda and Leo share the same exact date of birth and happily celebrate their birthdays together for the first nine years of their lives. During the tenth party, Amanda overhears Leo making an unkind remark about her to another classmate. After avoiding Leo for a year, the two plan separate parties for their 11th birthdays. However, they find themselves in a weird time loop which forces them to relive their 11th birthdays over and over. Amanda discovers that by teaming up with Leo again, she can adjust her attitude and actions to achieve much better results. Read all about it in this witty story of friendship. (Grades 3-5) (AR 4.1)
Napoli, Donna Jo. Mogo, the Third Warthog. Hyperion Books, ©2008.
Like the third little pig in the folktale, Mogo is practical and smart. But this warthog also has a heart, and one day he feels as if his heart will break. His beloved mother tells him and his two brothers that they must leave the family and find their own solitary way in the world. It is the way of all boars. Now alone, Mogo must face the constant dangers of the African savanna. He uses cunning and intuition to evade Monster, a nasty wild dog who has made it a point to hunt him down. Through it all, Mogo manages to delight in the world around him and even make friends. And as he tries to survive, Mogo decides there’s more: “It’s not enough just to stay alive. Life is meant to be lived to the fullest, and enjoyed.” Readers will thoroughly enjoy this delightful, heartwarming story. (Grades 3-6) (AR 3.6)
Wolf, Joan M. Someone Named Eva. Clarion, ©2007.
The night after her 11th birthday celebration in 1942, blond and blue-eyed Milada and her family are taken from their home in Lidice, Czechoslovakia, by Hitler’s Nazis soldiers. Though not Jewish, they are caught up in Hitler’s plan for world dominance. Milada and her family members are separated and she is sent with other blond, blue-eyed children to Lebensborn, a training camp, to be immersed in the German language and Aryan culture. Milada is given a new name, Eva, and schooled to be a proper German girl. She is adopted by a wealthy German family and adapts to her new life with a loving mother and sister, though she never forgets her real identity and the family she left behind. This dramatic historical fiction story of World War II is based on a true account of events in Czechoslovakia. (Grades 5-8) (AR 4.1)
Yep, Laurence. The Earth Dragon Awakes: The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. HarperCollins, ©2006.
Eight-year-old Henry Travis is living in San Francisco in the spring of 1906. His friend Chin, nine, helps in the Travis household where his father, Ah Sing, is cook and houseboy. Nothing could prepare the boys for the fateful events of April 17, when the Great Earthquake and Fire hit the city, consuming houses and lives and practically destroying San Francisco. The friends, each with his family, try to make their way to safety amid the chaos and devastation. As they do, they learn to face dangers, make life-saving decisions, and understand the true meaning of courage. (Grades 3-6) (AR 4.7)
Monday, August 30, 2010
Book Orders
Dear Families,
Great news! You can now place your Scholastic Book Club orders online! Ms. Beaudreau will take care of book orders for Mrs. Rabe's homeroom as well as for her homeroom. A big thank you to Ms. Beaudreau!!
Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GMRR6
Now it's easier than ever to find the right books for your child and help us earn FREE books for our classroom library at the same time!
With new online ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs, you can choose from a much wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card.
Best of all, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent places their order online.
It's so simple! Here's how it works:
• SIGN UP at www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the "Don't have a User Name and Password?" link, then register for your own username and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code: GMRR6
This code ensures that your order is sent to me.
• SELECT the books you'd like to order from over 500 titles available online...and take advantage of online-only specials and discounts.
• SEND your order to me ONLINE by the due date. Books will be delivered directly to Ms. Beaudreau's classroom, as always.
Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure. Plus our whole class benefits thanks to the FREE books we'll earn with every parent online order.
Go to www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs now to get started. Class Activation Code: GMRR6
Book Club Order Due Date : September 24
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Ms.Beaudreau. Thanks for your support!
Shea Beaudreau
5th Grade ELA
Chets Creek Elementary
904-992-6390 ext. 219
beaudreaus@duvalschools.org
http://cce5thgrade.com/readingspelling.cfm?subpage=399781
Great news! You can now place your Scholastic Book Club orders online! Ms. Beaudreau will take care of book orders for Mrs. Rabe's homeroom as well as for her homeroom. A big thank you to Ms. Beaudreau!!
Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GMRR6
Now it's easier than ever to find the right books for your child and help us earn FREE books for our classroom library at the same time!
With new online ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs, you can choose from a much wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card.
Best of all, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent places their order online.
It's so simple! Here's how it works:
• SIGN UP at www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the "Don't have a User Name and Password?" link, then register for your own username and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code: GMRR6
This code ensures that your order is sent to me.
• SELECT the books you'd like to order from over 500 titles available online...and take advantage of online-only specials and discounts.
• SEND your order to me ONLINE by the due date. Books will be delivered directly to Ms. Beaudreau's classroom, as always.
Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure. Plus our whole class benefits thanks to the FREE books we'll earn with every parent online order.
Go to www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs now to get started. Class Activation Code: GMRR6
Book Club Order Due Date : September 24
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Ms.Beaudreau. Thanks for your support!
Shea Beaudreau
5th Grade ELA
Chets Creek Elementary
904-992-6390 ext. 219
beaudreaus@duvalschools.org
http://cce5thgrade.com/readingspelling.cfm?subpage=399781
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Highlights
The Duval County website highlighted our school today. Whoo Hooo!!!
http://www.duvalschools.org/static/contact/communications/spotlight/2011/0825.asp
http://www.duvalschools.org/static/contact/communications/spotlight/2011/0825.asp
Thursday, August 19, 2010
For 2010-2011; What math should your kiddo know?
Perhaps the most important, and also the least understood, information that a parent can have relates to the exact information that a student should be learning in their classroom. This is extremely important this year as Florida has adopted new standards in many subjects. For me as your child's teacher, the New Generation Math Standards should drive my instruction each day. For students and parents, these standards should provide a guide as well.
Really, every parent should expect a teacher to cover all of the concepts listed in these standards, and they should ask questions if they think something is being overlooked. The really cool thing is that these standards are not top-secret. In fact by logging onto
http://www.floridastandards.org/Standards/FLStandardSearch.aspx
anyone on the planet can find out what should be going on in the classroom. Having said that, this does not mean that all children will master all of these standards. Some kids will fly. Some kids will struggle, and most will do both, but at least the standards make the big picture a bit more transparent (not a pun, but it is great for parents). So, please look at these standards often.
Perhaps the most important, and also the least understood, information that a parent can have relates to the exact information that a student should be learning in their classroom. This is extremely important this year as Florida has adopted new standards in many subjects. For me as your child's teacher, the New Generation Math Standards should drive my instruction each day. For students and parents, these standards should provide a guide as well.
Really, every parent should expect a teacher to cover all of the concepts listed in these standards, and they should ask questions if they think something is being overlooked. The really cool thing is that these standards are not top-secret. In fact by logging onto
http://www.floridastandards.org/Standards/FLStandardSearch.aspx
anyone on the planet can find out what should be going on in the classroom. Having said that, this does not mean that all children will master all of these standards. Some kids will fly. Some kids will struggle, and most will do both, but at least the standards make the big picture a bit more transparent (not a pun, but it is great for parents). So, please look at these standards often.
Welcome
Welcome 5th Graders and Families
On Friday the 20th of August, Fifth Grade Orientation is held at 2:00 P.M.. Please come by and see us.
School starts promptly at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, August 23rd. Please be sure that your student knows their plan for getting home.
All of the fifth grade teachers are looking to have an amazing year, and we thank you in advance for your concern and support!
Chets Creek Elementary School
Fifth Grade Supply List
2010-2011
Each fifth grader should bring the following items to school:
Supplies:
1 pack of wide-ruled notebook paper
3 composition notebooks
1 package of white copy paper
2 spiral notebooks with 120 pages each
1 package of white lined index cards (3x5 cards-100 in a pack)
4 plastic duo-tang folders with three prongs & pockets (1 red, 1 blue, 1 green, 1 yellow)
1” binder w/clear cover
1 ½ “ binder w/clear cover
1 package of 5 tab dividers
1 package of plastic pocket 5 tab dividers
1 package of page protectors (50-100)
1 package of sticky notes
1 pack of assorted highlighters
1 pencil sharpener with cover to catch shavings
1 pencil pouch
24 sharpened pencils
1 pack of 12 colored pencils
8 of large glue sticks
1 bottle of white Elmer’s liquid glue
Kleenex
Disinfecting wipes (non-bleach)
Hand soap
Hand sanitizer
Ziploc bags- gallon size
Ziploc bags – sandwich size
Boys- Avery labels 8160
Girls – Avery labels 8163
Calculator
Metal or flexible (not hard plastic) ruler (6 or 12 inch)
On Friday the 20th of August, Fifth Grade Orientation is held at 2:00 P.M.. Please come by and see us.
School starts promptly at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, August 23rd. Please be sure that your student knows their plan for getting home.
All of the fifth grade teachers are looking to have an amazing year, and we thank you in advance for your concern and support!
Chets Creek Elementary School
Fifth Grade Supply List
2010-2011
Each fifth grader should bring the following items to school:
Supplies:
1 pack of wide-ruled notebook paper
3 composition notebooks
1 package of white copy paper
2 spiral notebooks with 120 pages each
1 package of white lined index cards (3x5 cards-100 in a pack)
4 plastic duo-tang folders with three prongs & pockets (1 red, 1 blue, 1 green, 1 yellow)
1” binder w/clear cover
1 ½ “ binder w/clear cover
1 package of 5 tab dividers
1 package of plastic pocket 5 tab dividers
1 package of page protectors (50-100)
1 package of sticky notes
1 pack of assorted highlighters
1 pencil sharpener with cover to catch shavings
1 pencil pouch
24 sharpened pencils
1 pack of 12 colored pencils
8 of large glue sticks
1 bottle of white Elmer’s liquid glue
Kleenex
Disinfecting wipes (non-bleach)
Hand soap
Hand sanitizer
Ziploc bags- gallon size
Ziploc bags – sandwich size
Boys- Avery labels 8160
Girls – Avery labels 8163
Calculator
Metal or flexible (not hard plastic) ruler (6 or 12 inch)
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Chets Creek Elementary Students at Portside Receive New Media Center
Chets Creek Elementary Students at Portside Receive New Media Center
Check out this site:
http://www.duvalschools.org/static/contact/communications/press%20release/2010_Press_Releases/pr0517a.asp
Check out this site:
http://www.duvalschools.org/static/contact/communications/press%20release/2010_Press_Releases/pr0517a.asp
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
What is a Normal Cat????
What is a "Normal" Cat?
Please click on the thumbnail images to make them larger.
So, just what is a normal cat? How could a student explain what normal is? Is it easier if you have numbers? Why or why not? What do you do with nonnumerical or categorical data? Can a cat have a mean (average) fur color? If not, how would you describe "normal" fur color. What kinds of charts or graphs would help? Is a sampling of 14 cats enough to represent all of the cats in the world? If not, how many should be sampled?
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
VETO SB 6
Hello all,
Please consider sending an email or calling Governor Crist asking him to veto the SB 6. You may copy and paste the information below.
Thank you,
Mrs. Rabe
Please email charlie.crist@myflorida.com
or call 850.488.4441 850.488.7146
SB 6 is a punitive measure that subjects teachers to being fired each year based on their students' scores on one annual exam.
SB 6 is an unfunded mandate that will cost Duval County up to $62 million to implement. (The mandatory 5% budgetary set aside is $42 million while development of end of course exams will cost between $12 and 20 million.)
Vetoing SB 6 will send a clear message to lawmakers that they must collaborate with all stakeholders--teachers, parents, and school boards--in order to create true education reform. Our state's failure to collaborate with stakeholders was a key reason we did not receive federal Race To the Top funds.
Please consider sending an email or calling Governor Crist asking him to veto the SB 6. You may copy and paste the information below.
Thank you,
Mrs. Rabe
Please email charlie.crist@myflorida.com
or call 850.488.4441 850.488.7146
SB 6 is a punitive measure that subjects teachers to being fired each year based on their students' scores on one annual exam.
SB 6 is an unfunded mandate that will cost Duval County up to $62 million to implement. (The mandatory 5% budgetary set aside is $42 million while development of end of course exams will cost between $12 and 20 million.)
Vetoing SB 6 will send a clear message to lawmakers that they must collaborate with all stakeholders--teachers, parents, and school boards--in order to create true education reform. Our state's failure to collaborate with stakeholders was a key reason we did not receive federal Race To the Top funds.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
From Our Principal Susan Phillips
Article IX, Section I of the Florida Constitution guarantees that:
"The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida.""It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for … a uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high quality system of free public schools that allows students to obtain a high quality education …."
Duval County expects to suffer from a $125 million budget deficit for the 2010-2011 academic year. All the facts tell us there is NO WAY to “trim the fat” and balance this budget crisis without affecting the classroom. In short, your child's school will suffer.Guidance and Media services could be reduced!Valuable resources like Art, Music and PE may be cut!
Essential supplies and materials could disappear altogether!It is important to understand that this problem, this CRISIS, is not limited to Duval County alone. This fiscal crisis is statewide. Regarding the total amount of funds allocated and spent on education, the state of Florida is ranked 50th in the nation. I ask you, does this represent your priorities? I doubt it. Are our legislators upholding the requirements of our state constitution?
As voters, we share a heavy burden. It is our responsibility to educate ourselves with accurate facts. It is our responsibility to make our voices heard. It is our responsibility to act. It is our responsibility to advocate for our children. It is our responsibility to fight for their rights, for today and for their future. If not us, then who? If we do not meet our duties, we cannot expect others to meet theirs.I urge you. Educate yourselves. Research the facts. Go to the source. Ask questions. Speak out. Make demands. Do not accept it as fact because others believe it to be true.
Ask yourself, is 50th good enough for your child? If the answer is NO - contact our state's legislative delegation and ask for immediate help from one of these short term solutions:
1. Please give flexibility to the school districts in the areas of categoricals, (SAI, Class Size, Instruction Materials, Reading, Safe Schools).
2. Please suspend unfunded mandates on the districts. (Examples: Transportation, Testing & Curriculum Requirements, Safety Nets, and Staffing Requirements.)
3. Please give flexibility of capital funds—so they can be used for General Revenue.
Ask them to find long term solutions to the critical funding situation in Florida and urge them to make public education a priority so that even our children's children can benefit from a right guaranteed them by our state constitution!
To learn more about how to get involved and about how to contact our legislators and ask them to make funding for public education in Florida a priority visit SaveDuvalSchools.
Susan T. Phillips
Principal Chets Creek Elementary
Monday, March 8, 2010
Chets Creek Needs Your Help!!
A note from our principal Susan Phillips:
CHETS CREEK NEEDS YOUR HELP!!! If Florida’s legislature proceeds with expected cuts to public school funding in the state we will face the bleakest year financially to date. I have worked aggressively over the past years to maintain funding for teachers and classrooms and have held the overhead expenses for our school to 12.52% of our operating budget. If we don’t get the attention of our representatives now, I may be charged with cutting 20% (a whopping 1 million dollars) from our school’s budget. The impact this could have would be devastating. Each call, letter or email to our legislators counts!
Please join me and show your support by attending an important Community Meeting regarding the perilous budget condition we face in public education to be held at Sandalwood High School on Thursday at 6:00 PM. I look forward to seeing everyone there as we stand together to fight for funding for Florida’s schools.
I urge each of you to attend this Thursday’s meeting. We simply must get the attention of the media, the public and our legislators – the proposed cuts this year are significant and will have far reaching effect if we don’t take action now. They have asked that those attending make signs saying “Save Chets Creek” or “Save Duval Schools”. Bring your kids, neighbors, anyone who cares about public education! This community united is a force to be reckoned with!
CHETS CREEK NEEDS YOUR HELP!!! If Florida’s legislature proceeds with expected cuts to public school funding in the state we will face the bleakest year financially to date. I have worked aggressively over the past years to maintain funding for teachers and classrooms and have held the overhead expenses for our school to 12.52% of our operating budget. If we don’t get the attention of our representatives now, I may be charged with cutting 20% (a whopping 1 million dollars) from our school’s budget. The impact this could have would be devastating. Each call, letter or email to our legislators counts!
Please join me and show your support by attending an important Community Meeting regarding the perilous budget condition we face in public education to be held at Sandalwood High School on Thursday at 6:00 PM. I look forward to seeing everyone there as we stand together to fight for funding for Florida’s schools.
I urge each of you to attend this Thursday’s meeting. We simply must get the attention of the media, the public and our legislators – the proposed cuts this year are significant and will have far reaching effect if we don’t take action now. They have asked that those attending make signs saying “Save Chets Creek” or “Save Duval Schools”. Bring your kids, neighbors, anyone who cares about public education! This community united is a force to be reckoned with!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Ready for the FCAT
Countdown to Math FCAT
- You can do this!
- Make sure you do the calculations.
- There are only four operations in math: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Read and reread the question to make sure you are answering what has been asked.
- Read every word, title, label, caption, hint and every inch of every picture for clues and information.
- EVERYTHING in the problem is there for a reason.
- It's all important.
- Check every operation with it's inverse.
- Don't let computational errors prevent well-deserved points.
- If you know HOW to get the right answer, be certain you get it.
- When answering multiple choice items, check every answer choice before making your final decision.
- Answers are not as obvious as they appear.
- Strategize!
- When you get stuck on a problem, don't give up.
- Dissect it.
- One of the most helpful problem solving strategies is to draw a diagram.
- When you can SEE the problem, it will surely make more sense to you.
- Ask yourself each time you choose an answer, "Does my answer make sense?"
- Use what works for you.
YOU CAN DO IT!!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Coordinate Grids Using Negative Numbers
In 5th grade coordinate grids go to four quadrants! Please see if you can locate points C and D so that you could create a square by connecting all of the coordinates.
Some hints:
Always start at the origin
Think (left or right, then up or down...plot a point)
Negative numbers on the X axis ask you to move left
Negative numbers on the Y axis ask you to move down
I reached point B by moving right 30 from the origin and then moving down to the -10 on the Y axis. I plotted a point at the intersection of the two line segment found at (30, -10).
Best of luck!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Guess My Rule....If you know Geometry!
One of the simplest, and yet deepest, ways to explore your knowledge of geometry is to play a game called Guess My Rule. It's simple. You put three or four polygons that follow a certain rule inside a circle and a couple that do not follow the rule outside of the circle. Then, you have someone "Guess My Rule".
So, what do think my rule is? Please don't say "polygons with less than five sides". While, the shapes inside the circle do have less than five sides (the ones on the outside do as well), my rule is a bit more complex :-}
Would you like a hint?? Well, I always investigate polygons by looking at their sides and angels.
One of the simplest, and yet deepest, ways to explore your knowledge of geometry is to play a game called Guess My Rule. It's simple. You put three or four polygons that follow a certain rule inside a circle and a couple that do not follow the rule outside of the circle. Then, you have someone "Guess My Rule".
So, what do think my rule is? Please don't say "polygons with less than five sides". While, the shapes inside the circle do have less than five sides (the ones on the outside do as well), my rule is a bit more complex :-}
Would you like a hint?? Well, I always investigate polygons by looking at their sides and angels.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Math Updates and Announcements
A few important announcements:
The math web site has been updated.
http://www.cce5thgrade.com/math.cfm?subpage=913261
Fifth Grade's own Mr. Ruark was announced as one of the 15 finalists for the Duval County Teacher of the Year. Way to go Mr. R.!
Please bring all permission slips and payment for our upcoming trip to the Jacksonville Zoo. The due date was 01-21-10, but we can still take permission slips and money for a few days more. Thanks.
The PTA's Corporate Contributions Contest continues for grades 4 and 5. If you have any of the following, box tops, Campbell's Soup labels, empty ink cartridges, and/or cell phones please consider sending them in to be collected by homeroom teachers. The class that collects the most wins a fab prize!
PTA Family Night is Tuesday night. Dinner will be served from 6-7:00 P.M.. First and Third grades will have activities planned from 7-8:00 P.M..
On Friday the 29th of January, report cards go home. Please sign the parent signature portion and return that portion with the original envelope as quickly as possible.
Campus Clean UP takes place on Saturday the 30th from 9-11:00 A.M.. We would love your help :}
Week of January 25, 2010
Monday: Homework Sheet #19 will go home. We will continue our work on EDC (Every Day Counts-Calendar Math). We will continue with our new Math Investigation Unit Between Never and Always.
When you flip a coin, it should, in theory, land on heads every other flip or 50% of the time, but does that happen when we try it? Sometimes? Never? Always?
What if we flipped it 50 times? What should we expect?
Stay tuned!
Tuesday: We will continue our work on EDC (Every Day Counts-Calendar Math). We will continue our third investigation, Between Never and Always.
Wednesday: We will continue our work on EDC (Every Day Counts-Calendar Math), and we will continue our third investigation, Between Never and Always.
Thursday: We will continue our work on EDC (Every Day Counts-Calendar Math), and we will continue our investigation, Between Never and Always (BNAA).
Friday: We will continue our work on EDC (Every Day Counts-Calendar Math), and continue our investigation, Between Never and Always (BNAA).
We are also going to start looking at geometry a bit more by studying circles, finding the area of triangles[1/2 (b X h) ] , and finding the area of trapezoids [ 1/2 h (b1 +b2) ]. Sounds hard, but it's really easy-cheesy! This should be fun!
I was very productive on our planning day and look forward to our time together. I hope everyone has a great week.
Mrs. Rabe
The math web site has been updated.
http://www.cce5thgrade.com/math.cfm?subpage=913261
Fifth Grade's own Mr. Ruark was announced as one of the 15 finalists for the Duval County Teacher of the Year. Way to go Mr. R.!
Please bring all permission slips and payment for our upcoming trip to the Jacksonville Zoo. The due date was 01-21-10, but we can still take permission slips and money for a few days more. Thanks.
The PTA's Corporate Contributions Contest continues for grades 4 and 5. If you have any of the following, box tops, Campbell's Soup labels, empty ink cartridges, and/or cell phones please consider sending them in to be collected by homeroom teachers. The class that collects the most wins a fab prize!
PTA Family Night is Tuesday night. Dinner will be served from 6-7:00 P.M.. First and Third grades will have activities planned from 7-8:00 P.M..
On Friday the 29th of January, report cards go home. Please sign the parent signature portion and return that portion with the original envelope as quickly as possible.
Campus Clean UP takes place on Saturday the 30th from 9-11:00 A.M.. We would love your help :}
Week of January 25, 2010
Monday: Homework Sheet #19 will go home. We will continue our work on EDC (Every Day Counts-Calendar Math). We will continue with our new Math Investigation Unit Between Never and Always.
When you flip a coin, it should, in theory, land on heads every other flip or 50% of the time, but does that happen when we try it? Sometimes? Never? Always?
What if we flipped it 50 times? What should we expect?
Stay tuned!
Tuesday: We will continue our work on EDC (Every Day Counts-Calendar Math). We will continue our third investigation, Between Never and Always.
Wednesday: We will continue our work on EDC (Every Day Counts-Calendar Math), and we will continue our third investigation, Between Never and Always.
Thursday: We will continue our work on EDC (Every Day Counts-Calendar Math), and we will continue our investigation, Between Never and Always (BNAA).
Friday: We will continue our work on EDC (Every Day Counts-Calendar Math), and continue our investigation, Between Never and Always (BNAA).
We are also going to start looking at geometry a bit more by studying circles, finding the area of triangles[1/2 (b X h) ] , and finding the area of trapezoids [ 1/2 h (b1 +b2) ]. Sounds hard, but it's really easy-cheesy! This should be fun!
I was very productive on our planning day and look forward to our time together. I hope everyone has a great week.
Mrs. Rabe
Monday, January 11, 2010
How Do You Read That Decimal?
The picture above tells a thousand stories! Well, actually it might tell a tenth of a story or a hundredth of a story or a thousandth of a story depending on where the decimal point is and what digits follow the decimal point!
Every time that TV reporters read decimals, especially weather forecasters, because they always say things like the barometric pressure is "29 POINT 92 inches", and these guys are scientists? I hate to think that scientists are not concerned with things like place value. 29.92 should be read as twenty-nine AND ninety-two hundredths. Maybe students do understand that 29 point 92 is almost 30, but maybe they don't. Anyway, reading decimal values using correct place value is a good place to start.
SO,
.7 is seven tenths.
.70 is seventy hundreds
.700 is seven hundred thousandths
Simple, say the number like a whole number, and then say the SMALLEST place value. (and thousandths are waaaayyyyy smaller than tenths-don't believe me? ---try cutting your pizza into 1,000 equal pieces versus ten equal pieces:-} )
However, we are not limited to looking at decimal numbers and only reading them as decimals. Huh? Well, .7, .70, .700 are all also 70%, and they can all be written as fractions as well.So, which way should we read a decimal?
In short, in whatever way makes the most sense for the problem. The work above shows three ways to read each decimal, percent or fraction. If I was trying to enter 1/8 on a cheap calculator, I probably would have to use .125. If I wanted to describe the same quantity to a person, I would probably say 12 1/2%, as I have learned that most folks have a pretty good "percent schema".
If I was trying to add 1/8 to a simple fraction like 1/4, I'd leave both as fractions (1/8 + 2/8 = 3/8 woohooo).So, for a fifth grader what is important to know?.5 or .50 or .500...is the decimal way to say 1/2So, .675 = 67 1/2 hundredths or 67 1/2 % or 67.5 %.33333333 is the decimal way to say 1/3.66666666 is the decimal way to say 2/31 whole = 100% 2 wholes = 200% .....So, 3 1/2 = 350% or 3.5
Be flexible, and remember that the word POINT is dead and buried!
Thank you Mr. Ruark!! Once again you amaze us!!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Upcoming Events
Take a look below to see information regarding upcoming school events.
I hope that every family had an excellent holiday season. I am ready to get back to serious learning, and I hope all students are ready too.
I would like to express my deepest appreciation for the holiday gifts, cards and foods that were lavished upon me before the break. I truly am blessed to have such kind students and parents.
A couple of special notices need to go out to parents and students regarding two of our 5th grade team members. Mrs. Shannon underwent successful back surgery shortly before the winter break, and she is progressing very well, but she is quite sore as one would expect. She plans to return to school on Monday the 4th. Please resist the urge to give her a hug or a pat on the back :-}
On a more dire note, Mr. Montisano was involved in a VERY bad car collision while traveling over the holidays. He spent several days in the hospital and is healing well. His fiance was injured more seriously, and she continues to mend at her parents house in the mid-west. Mr. Montisano will not be back until Thursday the 7th. Please join me in wishing him a safe return as he drives home.
Please keep these awesome folks in your thoughts, and please rest assured that your children will receive a great education even if a teacher is out. We have fabulous substitute teachers.
A few important announcements:
Please be sure to return all field trip permission forms to the upcoming trip to the Marine Science Education Center.
There is no cost. So, all we need is your signature:-}
Wednesday the 6th is an early release day. Dismissal will begin at 2:00 P.M..
We are going to begin a very complete examination of decimals. We will learn to incorporate decimals as another way to express values that are not whole numbers.
The MOST critical thing to remember about decimals is the place value that each decimal number represents.
For example:
0.5 = five tenths or 5/10 or 50%
0.05 = five hundredths or 5/100 or 5%
0.005 = five thousandths or 5/1000 or 1/2%
Decimals are really easy to read. Read the decimal number like it was a whole number, and then say the smallest place value (the place value farthest to the right of the decimal).
0.633= six hundred thirty-three thousandths or 633/1000 2.47 = two and forty-seven hundredths or 2 47/100 or 247%
Many students will learn to add zeroes to the right hand side of decimal numbers in order to make them easier to add, subtract, and compare.
Thanks for all you do for our students,
Mrs. Rabe
I hope that every family had an excellent holiday season. I am ready to get back to serious learning, and I hope all students are ready too.
I would like to express my deepest appreciation for the holiday gifts, cards and foods that were lavished upon me before the break. I truly am blessed to have such kind students and parents.
A couple of special notices need to go out to parents and students regarding two of our 5th grade team members. Mrs. Shannon underwent successful back surgery shortly before the winter break, and she is progressing very well, but she is quite sore as one would expect. She plans to return to school on Monday the 4th. Please resist the urge to give her a hug or a pat on the back :-}
On a more dire note, Mr. Montisano was involved in a VERY bad car collision while traveling over the holidays. He spent several days in the hospital and is healing well. His fiance was injured more seriously, and she continues to mend at her parents house in the mid-west. Mr. Montisano will not be back until Thursday the 7th. Please join me in wishing him a safe return as he drives home.
Please keep these awesome folks in your thoughts, and please rest assured that your children will receive a great education even if a teacher is out. We have fabulous substitute teachers.
A few important announcements:
Please be sure to return all field trip permission forms to the upcoming trip to the Marine Science Education Center.
There is no cost. So, all we need is your signature:-}
Wednesday the 6th is an early release day. Dismissal will begin at 2:00 P.M..
We are going to begin a very complete examination of decimals. We will learn to incorporate decimals as another way to express values that are not whole numbers.
The MOST critical thing to remember about decimals is the place value that each decimal number represents.
For example:
0.5 = five tenths or 5/10 or 50%
0.05 = five hundredths or 5/100 or 5%
0.005 = five thousandths or 5/1000 or 1/2%
Decimals are really easy to read. Read the decimal number like it was a whole number, and then say the smallest place value (the place value farthest to the right of the decimal).
0.633= six hundred thirty-three thousandths or 633/1000 2.47 = two and forty-seven hundredths or 2 47/100 or 247%
Many students will learn to add zeroes to the right hand side of decimal numbers in order to make them easier to add, subtract, and compare.
Thanks for all you do for our students,
Mrs. Rabe
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