Math -- Students took a pre-assessment quiz and I did a short review based on the results of that quiz. Afterwards they took their Algebra assessment. Tomorrow students will be given a math performance assessment.
ELA -- Students worked on their projects. Everything is due tomorrow. I told students that I'll be in town to accept late projects during spring break; however, they will need to be accompanied with some sort of coffee gift. ; ) (I'll be grading and planning all day next Monday if you need to drop any projects off)
Students also had Spanish, P.E., Math Mania, and Music today. Several students brought in flowers and handmade cards and we (excluding me) sang "Lean on Me." Ms. Massaquoi really enjoyed it.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
F.AVE students are resourceful
...but they really want a REAL playground.
Click on the picture to find out how you can help. Please feel free to send this to any parents of rising 3rd and 4th graders.
Wednesday, March 28th
ELA -- We continued our Battle of Normandy Reader's Theatre and I read my secret camera. If the opportunity arises, ask your child about the book and how they feel about it. Some of the pictures are quite sad and many of my students had thoughtful questions and observations.
Math -- Mr. Withers taught an algebra lesson.
Social Studies -- Students took the first of two WWII social studies assessments today. The next one is on Friday.
Math -- Mr. Withers taught an algebra lesson.
Social Studies -- Students took the first of two WWII social studies assessments today. The next one is on Friday.
Battle of Normandy Reader's Theatre
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Tuesday, March 27th
ELA -- Students began a 4-day reader's theatre titled "The Battle of Normandy." Each student has a part and will be graded on their speaking, listening, and viewing skills.
Social Studies -- Students continued to review for tomorrow's WWII short-answer assessment.
Students also had time to work on their projects. The final due date will be this Friday and I'm looking forward to seeing the finished products.
As some of your children have told you, Ms. Massaquoi's last day will be this Thursday and my class will be singing her a song. My daughter (who is currently in the 6th grade) has very fond memories of Ms. Massaquoi and I'm sure that many of your children do as well. A few other parents from my class have already sent in gifts and expressed their gratitude so feel free to do the same. Lastly, she said it was okay to distribute her email to those who wanted to keep in touch after this week. Please email me if you want it and I'll forward it to you.
Social Studies -- Students continued to review for tomorrow's WWII short-answer assessment.
Students also had time to work on their projects. The final due date will be this Friday and I'm looking forward to seeing the finished products.
As some of your children have told you, Ms. Massaquoi's last day will be this Thursday and my class will be singing her a song. My daughter (who is currently in the 6th grade) has very fond memories of Ms. Massaquoi and I'm sure that many of your children do as well. A few other parents from my class have already sent in gifts and expressed their gratitude so feel free to do the same. Lastly, she said it was okay to distribute her email to those who wanted to keep in touch after this week. Please email me if you want it and I'll forward it to you.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Monday, March 26th
Students worked on a review packet to help prepare for this week's Math & Science assessments. We started a Reader's Theatre on the Battle of Normandy and Ms. Karably did a science lab that illustrated how plate tectonics work.
Lastly, thank you to the parents who sent in pencils and tissue! We appreciate it!
Friday, March 23, 2012
Friday, March 23rd
ELA -- Students took their summative vocabulary assessment today. We also had our weekly library visit and students used the opportunity to work on their projects.
Social Studies -- Students played a Jeopardy-like WWII game. I also am sending home the questions so students can study over the weekend. The assessment will be given in two parts. The first portion will be given on Wednesday and the second part will be given on Friday.
Expedition -- next term students will be working on their Expeditionary projects. Ms. Newton gave a presentation to several classes today and students were able to choose their topics and presentation methods. Beginning next term students will be able to work on their projects during school.
Social Studies -- Students played a Jeopardy-like WWII game. I also am sending home the questions so students can study over the weekend. The assessment will be given in two parts. The first portion will be given on Wednesday and the second part will be given on Friday.
Expedition -- next term students will be working on their Expeditionary projects. Ms. Newton gave a presentation to several classes today and students were able to choose their topics and presentation methods. Beginning next term students will be able to work on their projects during school.
Brainstorming Ideas
Thursday, March 22, 2012
start time survey
Dr. Edwards has considered the report from the Start/End Time Committee and their connected presentation and has decided to launch a survey to current FAVE parents and employees. This survey has one question, seeking to gain a preference for one of two school time plans for the 2012-13 school year.
Option One (keep same): 8:45-3:45
Option Two: 7:45-2:30
This survey can be accessed through the Parent Portal . If you need Parent Portal access information, please come in person to Susie Girardeau at FAVE with photo identification.
The FAVE community was chosen for this survey because the two plans shared as part of the Superintendent's Report Overview at the March 13, 2012 Board Meeting affect FAVE the most. This survey will close at midnight, Friday, March 30, 2012.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Wednesday, March 21st
Please let me know if your child will be missing any days because you're leaving early for spring break. I have a few assessments planned for Friday and I'll give them to your child early if necessary.
ELA -- Students worked on their projects.
Social Studies -- Students watched a short BrainPop video on the Holocaust and we did a review of the concepts they'll be tested on next week. On Tuesday, March 28th I'll be giving a short-answer assessment. There's a review page on this week's homework and I passed back the WWII organizer we completed at the beginning of the term. Students are to use these two things to help study.
Math -- Mr. Withers did a review of volume. The last part of the summative math assessment will be given next Thursday. Between tomorrow and then I'll be continuing my algebra lessons.
Basketball at recess
WWII Review
F.AVE teachers keep a watchful eye on ALL the students...
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Tuesday, March 20th
ELA -- Students analyzed a poem written from the perspective of a 14-year-old Japanese-American girl living during the World War II era.
Science -- Students worked on their projects
Math -- We corrected yesterday's worksheet and continued to learn how to write and solve algebraic equations.
Science -- Students worked on their projects
Math -- We corrected yesterday's worksheet and continued to learn how to write and solve algebraic equations.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Monday, March 19th
ELA -- We started a grammar review on punctuation, capitalization, and comma usage.
Science -- Students worked on their projects
Social Studies -- We watched BrainPop videos on World War II and Hitler. We discussed the conditions of a country lead by a dictator and how that affects ordinary citizens.
Math -- I gave an introduction to algebra and students modeled algebraic equations.
Vocabulary: prefix - Dis
disadvantage
disagreement
disappoint
discontinue
dismal
disobedient
disorganized
disposable
disrespectful
disturb
Science -- Students worked on their projects
Social Studies -- We watched BrainPop videos on World War II and Hitler. We discussed the conditions of a country lead by a dictator and how that affects ordinary citizens.
Math -- I gave an introduction to algebra and students modeled algebraic equations.
Vocabulary: prefix - Dis
disadvantage
disagreement
disappoint
discontinue
dismal
disobedient
disorganized
disposable
disrespectful
disturb
We have a lot of "lost" things from Tybee Beach
Introduction to Algebra
Modeling Equations
Friday, March 16, 2012
bus issues
Update--(3:56pm) the other bus is coming back for us as soon as it offloads the other kids.
The belt broke do we are stuck at the intersection of Candler Rd and Misty Waters Dr. I\'ll post updates as often as I can.
The belt broke do we are stuck at the intersection of Candler Rd and Misty Waters Dr. I\'ll post updates as often as I can.
bus issues
The belt broke do we are stuck at the intersection of Candler Rd and Misty Waters Dr. I\'ll post updates as often as I can.
return update ****CORRECTION****
New Update--we hit traffic...so we'll be there sometime BETWEEN 3 and 330 : )
UPDATE --- we should be back at 3pm. There's no traffic and we're moving pretty quickly.
It's 1:52pm and we are passing through Macon. We already made out bathroom stop so we should be back at the school at 3:30pm.
UPDATE --- we should be back at 3pm. There's no traffic and we're moving pretty quickly.
It's 1:52pm and we are passing through Macon. We already made out bathroom stop so we should be back at the school at 3:30pm.
canon
I asked the girls to act like they were firing the canon and ended up getting something more akin to a glamour shot. Girls.... Lol 
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Tybee Beach - Day 2 Update
Today students learned about various organisms that live in the oceans, marshes and maritime forests. We ended the day with star gazing, a movie, and smores. Tomorrow we will eat breakfast, visit Fort Pulaski, then head back to Decatur. We will start calling parents when we get closer to Atlanta. Also, I'll post on my blog when we leave Savannah so I can give everyone an estimate of when we'll get back to Decatur.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Day 1 Overview -- Tybee Beach
Today went well and even the bus trip was tolerable. Students learned about beach ecology, invertebrates, and maritime forests. We also celebrated Pi day (March 14th) with a pie-like treat. Students had fun around the campfire and also enjoyed the breaks between classes when they got to play basketball and volleyball. We ended the day with a night walk on the beach where students saw Venus, Saturn, the Big Dipper, Orion's Belt, Sirius, and the North Star.
The Stars at Tybee Beach... they weren't very photogenic...
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