Happy Halloween!
What an exciting parade we just had! Goblins, ghosts, princesses, and even another Mr. Magnuson complete with his IPAD and walkie-talkie were marching around the school with anxious anticipation of the evening's Trick or Treating! Everyone looked fantastic.
It's hard to believe October is coming to a close. My class turned in their first book projects today! We have book covers, movie posters, and even a board game. I'm looking forward to the presentations! Please remember that all projects need to include four parts.
1. Book project (from the project list that was signed by parents) 30%
2. 5-4-3-2-1 graphic organizer with details about the book 30%
3. Book summary 30%
4. In-class presentation 10%
This is the first of our projects that will be due on the last school day of each month throughout the year.
We have just finished reading "The History of Yum". The class and I enjoyed reading about the history of Hershey's chocolate. Sounds like it is one of the class's favorite things!
We are continuing Garden State Adventure and can't wait to see where Nicky Fifth and his family are heading next.
This week's spelling words: could, been, around, too, boys, their, home, different, feet, without, side, its, land, from, large, form, excellent, guarantee, museum, directions
Just a reminder as COURAGE and Anti-Bullying month come to a close....
We need to have COURAGE everyday to become better students and better persons.
We need COURAGE to stand up as UPSTANDERS and say NO to bullying!!!
CORRECT COUNTS!
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Thursday, October 17, 2013
October Happenings....
Mrs. Carr's ELA class is working on the writing prompt a "Schoolbus to Somewhere". Students have picked different locations of where they would like to travel on that special bus ride. We are working on developing that special introduction that is sure to "grab" the readers' attention.
October is also the month that we have begun our monthly book projects. Students have been provided with a list of 25+ projects they may complete for this assignment. It is important to remember we need to read, Read, READ, in order to achieve! Each month students are to choose a different book and a different project. They are to have the book and project approved by Mrs. Carr, read the book, complete the 5-4-3-2-1 organizer, complete the project, and present it to the class. Projects are due on October 31, 2013. Presentations begin on November 1, 2013.
Weekly spelling (week of 10/14/13)
what, asked, always, want, world, help, school, each, going, show, right, important, around, there, they're, their, write, another
Mrs. Carr's ELA class is working on the writing prompt a "Schoolbus to Somewhere". Students have picked different locations of where they would like to travel on that special bus ride. We are working on developing that special introduction that is sure to "grab" the readers' attention.
October is also the month that we have begun our monthly book projects. Students have been provided with a list of 25+ projects they may complete for this assignment. It is important to remember we need to read, Read, READ, in order to achieve! Each month students are to choose a different book and a different project. They are to have the book and project approved by Mrs. Carr, read the book, complete the 5-4-3-2-1 organizer, complete the project, and present it to the class. Projects are due on October 31, 2013. Presentations begin on November 1, 2013.
Weekly spelling (week of 10/14/13)
what, asked, always, want, world, help, school, each, going, show, right, important, around, there, they're, their, write, another
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
October is Here!
What a busy month October promises to be here at OCS!
Clubs and activities have begun!
Our CORRECT program is off to a great start! October is COURAGE month. Captain Courage, formerly Kid Courageous (recently promoted) kicked off the program introducing his new sidekick- Quentin, the Crusader Apprentice. During the morning announcements we learned that Quentin was sent to Oxford Central School to learn how to be CORRECT. Captain Courage invited all the students to share ideas with our new apprentice on how COURAGE is important for each of us to learn and apply to our everyday life. Each month students will be sharing what they know about Courage, Optimism, Respect, Responsibility, Empathy, Citizenship, and Trustworthiness. By learning how to be CORRECT, Quentin hopes to achieve his dream of becoming a CORRECT Crusader. We'll all have to wait and see what happens... Ask me about CORRECT anyone?
Don't forget to show COURAGE in October and throughout the entire school year! Remember it takes COURAGE to learn new things. It also takes COURAGE to be an upstander... and say NO to bullying!!!
ELA news- Mrs. Carr's ELA class continues to work on our word study by recognizing suffixes, prefixes, root words, and homophones. We have improved in both fluency and accuracy with our "Word Ladders" activity. This week we are writing on a "School Bus Ride to Somewhere." Students are also addressing the importance of understanding "sequence" and "author's purpose."
Spelling words for the week include- family, feet, food, first, front, great, ground, group, many, together, over, our, think, there, their, and they're. We will be responsible to carry our spelling words over to our writing.
Monthly book projects have also been introduced. Please check your project list. Students will be expected to read a book, complete a 5-4-3-2-1 organizer, complete a project (from the list), and present their book/project to the class. Book projects will be due each month on the last school day of each month. Book projects count twice in the grading process. To familiarize students with the process, they may complete their book project for October on a book they have previously read. They may even use their summer reading book! See me to approve your book and project!
Clubs and activities have begun!
Our CORRECT program is off to a great start! October is COURAGE month. Captain Courage, formerly Kid Courageous (recently promoted) kicked off the program introducing his new sidekick- Quentin, the Crusader Apprentice. During the morning announcements we learned that Quentin was sent to Oxford Central School to learn how to be CORRECT. Captain Courage invited all the students to share ideas with our new apprentice on how COURAGE is important for each of us to learn and apply to our everyday life. Each month students will be sharing what they know about Courage, Optimism, Respect, Responsibility, Empathy, Citizenship, and Trustworthiness. By learning how to be CORRECT, Quentin hopes to achieve his dream of becoming a CORRECT Crusader. We'll all have to wait and see what happens... Ask me about CORRECT anyone?
Don't forget to show COURAGE in October and throughout the entire school year! Remember it takes COURAGE to learn new things. It also takes COURAGE to be an upstander... and say NO to bullying!!!
ELA news- Mrs. Carr's ELA class continues to work on our word study by recognizing suffixes, prefixes, root words, and homophones. We have improved in both fluency and accuracy with our "Word Ladders" activity. This week we are writing on a "School Bus Ride to Somewhere." Students are also addressing the importance of understanding "sequence" and "author's purpose."
Spelling words for the week include- family, feet, food, first, front, great, ground, group, many, together, over, our, think, there, their, and they're. We will be responsible to carry our spelling words over to our writing.
Monthly book projects have also been introduced. Please check your project list. Students will be expected to read a book, complete a 5-4-3-2-1 organizer, complete a project (from the list), and present their book/project to the class. Book projects will be due each month on the last school day of each month. Book projects count twice in the grading process. To familiarize students with the process, they may complete their book project for October on a book they have previously read. They may even use their summer reading book! See me to approve your book and project!
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