Thursday, October 31, 2013

Tonight's homework:
Read (book club work)

Know the number of pieces candy you collected
October 31, 2013
D day


Happy Halloween!

We will have our party at 12:45 today, followed by the Halloween parade.  It will be a fun afternoon.

Please wash your hands, read the message and order your lunch.  Next you should put your map and rubric on the side table; make sure your name is on it! Then you should make sure your "books read" list is up to date.   Finally, please complete page 9 in your blue packet.  When that is complete, please catch up on pages 1-8 in your blue packet.

________, ___________, and ___________ will share.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Tonight's homework:
Read (book club work)
Math P3-2
handwriting p. 20-21

map due tomorrow
study for Science, SS, Music and AE

bring costume in a bag 
October 30, 2013
C day


Happy Halloween Eve,

I know excitement is rising in my house for tomorrow night; I bet you are getting excited as well.  In the mean time, we have some work to keep us busy.  Please read this message, order your lunch and wash your hands.  

Your first order of business today is to do page 5 in your blue math packet.  After that please update your reading status.  This is also a good time to make sure your list of books read is accurate.  I will check in with you on Friday to see how many books you have read for October.  Are you close to three books?  Lastly, you can read your chapter book until morning meeting.

____Brooke Pache________, ____________ and _______________ will share.  

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Tonight's homework:
Read (book club work)
Handwriting 18-19
Math P3-1
study for Science, SS, Music and AE
map project

Summary of Happy Birthday, Julio

Monday, October 28, 2013

Tonight's Homework:
Read (book club work)
Handwriting p. 14-15
Multiplication and Division page

Study for Science
Study for SS
map project

Pizza pick up tomorrow
October 28, 2013
A Day

Happy Monday,

I hope your weekend was enjoyable.  It is an exciting week for many people anticipating Halloween.  Are you all ready for trick or treating?!  I am curious to see your costumes on Thursday.  Until then, we have lots of work to do!

Please wash your hands, read the message and order your lunch.  Next, please pick up the new poem and the new BLUE packet for Math.  You should read the new poem and do page 1 in the blue packet. I will be around to check in with you soon!

We will start a new writing project this week.  It involves writing about a topic that you are an expert at.  What are you really good at!?  I can't wait to learn from all of you!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

__Jordyn ___________, _____Matthew ______________, ____Kalib ___________, __Kaitlyn__________ and _________Jacob ________ will share their projects today.

Friday, October 25, 2013

This week we learned:
I have learned to indent for paragraphs in a personal narrative. (Everett)
I learned about how to fold paper into a cool book.  (Nicole)
I learned more about the book club books.  I learned that Ida B.'s has cancer and Ida B. has to go back to school.  (Jenna)
I learned how to make a line plot. (Matthew)
I learned that it is fun to see all of the pumpkins lit up.  (Anna)
Homework:
Read (Book club work)
Share poetry folder
study for Science
study for SS
map project

vote for the weather machine: slush
October 25, 2013
F day

Good Morning,

I hope you enjoyed Pumpkin Carving last night.  Isn't it cool to see all of the pumpkins lit up!?  Today will be another exciting day- we will have a writing celebration!  I can't wait for you to share your creative, attractive personal narratives.

Please wash, read the message, and order your lunch.  Next, spread out your homework.  Finally, put the finishing touches on your personal narrative.  If you are done, you can take a picture of your learning.  Please email that to me at mrsharveyii@gmail.com.  After that, you can vote for the weather word!(Slush)

Nicole, ___Avery__________, _____Mark ______________, and ___Anna _________ will share.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Today's homework:
Read (book club)
Math page

finish final draft
study for science
map project

bring a rock
vote for weather machine:  GRAUPEL
October 24, 2013
E day

Hello Pumpkin Carvers,

Today will be a fun, busy day.  Have you been thinking about how to carve your pumpkin?  We will get started at 10:15, right after Phys. Ed. In the meantime, please complete our normal routine.  You can start by reading, washing and ordering.  _Anthony _______, _Peter __________, _Kendall________, ____Sophia ______ and Andre__________ will share their heirloom projects.

As you are moving around, first return your library books.  Next, please use the scale to find the weight of your pumpkin in pounds.  Once you have weighed it, please place a tally mark in the correct box on the easel.  Next, please practice your nines facts by completing the two papers on the side table.  Finally, you can use your extra time to sketch a picture of how you want to carve your pumpkin.  Add color and detail!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Tonight's homework:
Today’s Homework:

Read (book club)
Handwriting pages 12-13
Math pages
Study for Science
Map project


Weather machine: elevation
October 23, 2013
D day


Hello Line Plotters,

I am sorry I cannot be with you today.  I will be at a computer training.  I will try to stop in to check on your learning when I can.  In the meantime, thank you in advance for being the awesome workers that your are.

No one will share today because I don't want to miss any of your heirloom projects.  They are truly enjoyable!

After you read, wash and order, please complete PC p. 133.  When that is done, you should finish your paragraph using the words: erosion, deposition, delta, fast and slow.  I am looking for quality work from you! Place your science notebook on the side table when you are done. If you finish all of that, you can use your iPad to vote for the weather machine using the word elevation

The substitute will be around to check your homework.  Please have it neatly displayed for her.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

October 22, 2013
C day

Hello Multipliers,

I hope you are feeling fast and factual today as we continue our Multiplication week!  Perhaps you will enjoy listening to "Multiplication Rock" as we start our day.

Please wash, read and order like normal.  As you are moving around.  Please add a word to the Plural/singular chart on the easel.  Next, please build this chart in your math notebook.
measurement
number
unit
Width


Height


circumference


You should bring your pumpkin into class and measure it in order to complete the chart.

  Once you are done, please park your pumpkin against the wall in front of the room.
Finally, please update your reading status.  You can also steal a few minutes to read this morning!
__Brooke , Everett _________, ________Alexa ____, __________________BenStiller and ____________ will share their heirloom projects.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Monday, October 21, 2013

Homework for tonight:
Read (Book club work)
2 math pages
Study for Science
map project
Handwriting p. 7
vote for weather word: stratus

October 21, 2013
B day

Welcome Workers,

I am excited about our week together; there are a few new activities we will be doing.  I am excited to do book club with you for the first time.  We will also be working hard at mastering multiplication facts.  I hope you are ready to work!

Please read the message, wash your hands and order your lunch.  Next, I would like you to read the new poem and put it in your folder.  Finally, please work on completing a multiplication and division paper, both form A.  Can you complete both before morning meeting?

_________Melanie __, _Jack ___________,Ryan ____________ will share their heirloom projects.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Friday, October 18, 2013

This week we learned...

I learned that it is fun to see other people's heirlooms.  (Anna)
I learned about similes and metaphors.  For example, fast as lightning.  (Melanie)
I learned about the rules for sitting on a ball.  I also learned B.O.B and F.O.F.  (Peter)
I learned about deposition, delta and erosion.  These things can be seen in a ditch.  (Everett)
I learned about conjunctions.  They are and, or, but, nor, so and yet.   (Nicole)
Tonight's homework:
Read
share poetry folder
S.S. map project
October 18, 2013
A day

Happy Friday Friends,

I hope you have been safely blown in to school this morning!  Please wash your hands, order your lunch and read the message!  Mr. Fenz will be here this morning so we have to be efficient with our morning work.

Please take a picture that captures your learning from this week.  You can email that to me at harveysclass@outlook.com.  Next, please visit the Daily 4 board.  Complete the tasks that you have not been able to get to this week.
Melanie White
_________, ___________, ____________ and _____________ will share this morning.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Tonight's homework:
Read
Spelling activity
Math p.P2-6
heirloom project

Social Studies map project
pizza orders due tomorrow
bring a frisbee

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Tonight's Homework:
Read
Spelling activity
Vote for weather machine: trend
Frisbee
Study multiplication facts
Heirloom project due Friday

Spelling words:
patterns                    twinkle
condensation            docile
evaporation              simile
plateau                      Adirondacks
mountain                  precipitation
hustle                        

Finish it:   I found crumbs on the counter.  They led to...
October 16, 2013
E day

Hello Bouncy Kids,

Thank you to the patient people who are waiting for their new "chair."  The balls did not come in yesterday; I hope today will be the day!  Please read the message, order your lunch and wash your hands.  Next, I need you to return your library books.

Your big job this morning is to update your spelling PC list and create your spelling contract.  Please use words from last week's spelling test and this week's pretest.  You can find these on the side table.  We will brainstorm other words once everyone is here.  Once your spelling contract is filled in, you can complete your pink packet page 14.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Maggie ________________, _Peter____________, and ___Matthew__________ will share.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Tonight's homework:
Read
Math R 2-5
PC p. 90
study multiplication facts

heirloom project due Friday
pizza orders due Friday

They have arrived!

Good morning, Bouncers!

As you can see your new "chairs" have arrived!  Our routine will be a little different this morning.  Please read the message carefully so you are able to follow the directions!

Do NOT go to your desk.  Do NOT put down your chair.  When you are done reading the message, please put all of your supplies in a neat pile on the rug.  Next, order your lunch and wash your hands.  Finally, go to the rug and read your new poem with a partner.  This poem can be put into your clips when you are done reading.  While you are waiting read some of the other poems with your partner.

You will head to your desk as soon as we can discuss the rules.  I hope this will happen shortly after announcements. 

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Friday, October 11, 2013

This week, we learned:

  • Cirrus is a type of cloud.  
  • I learned that erosion is when wind, water and ice push dirt and rocks into different areas.  (Kalib)
  • Deposition is when ice, wind and water drops off dirt and other materials. (Jack)
  • I learned some different quotes. I enjoyed "You are the author of your own life story." (Jordyn)
  • I learned about starting sentences in writing workshops.  For example, use one word or ask a question.  (Sophia)

Thursday, October 10, 2013

The first one done gets a caught being good ticket.  Stop talking and record this information!!!

Tonight's Homework:
Read
Share poetry folder
work on heirloom project.  
p. 58 and p. 87 PC
October 11, 2013
C day

Dear Students,
Hello!  I bet you are ready for a long weekend.   Please read this message, order your lunch and wash your hands.

 I am curious to see what you have learned this week. Please use your iPad to take a picture that represents your learning.  Next, please email the picture to me at harveysclass@outlook.com.  Once that is done, please check your Science folder.  If you find your Matter packet, please compete it.  If you already finished the packet, you can use the Spelling city app to practice your spelling words.

Please have your homework on your desk.  I will be around to check it shortly.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

__Ben ___________, _Jack __________ and Andre _____________ will share their quote.
 (Did you see our bulletin board?  It looks GREAT!)

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

October 9, 2013
B day

Hello Kind Students,

I hope you are as lively as a young kitten today.  We have to work like bees to get all of our tasks completed.  Please start by reading the message, ordering your lunch and washing your hands.

As quick as a winning NASCAR vehicle, please complete page 6 in your pink packet.  Next, take a minute to update your reading status with the information your read last night.  Finally, please steal a few minutes to read.  I hope to see you at morning meeting soon after announcements so we can accomplish more work than mules in the springtime.

________Anna______, ____Avery __________ and _________Jacob ________ will share their quotes.  I am as curious as a kindergartner to hear them!


Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey


p.s. Did you notice all of my similes?  They are inspired by "Crazy Like a Fox."  I hope to finish reading that book to you today!
Tonight's homework:
Read
Spelling PC page 48
Math P2-2

return yellow health form
bring quote

Monday, October 7, 2013

Hello Narrators,

Today is the day that you will begin writing your personal narrative.   I can't wait to see your seed stories come to life!  Do you know all four parts of a story?  You will need to use all parts in your personal narrative.

After you  have finished reading this message, washing your hands and ordering your lunch, please complete p. 3 in your pink packet.  After that, you should take out your iPad and vote for the weather machine.  Today's word is high.

We will continue to talk about patterns today in Math.  Think about these patterns.  What is the rule in each pattern?  What number comes next?  We will discuss these at the start of Math today.

21, 24, 27 _____
8, 16, 24, ______
20, 15, 10, _____

_____Everett__________, ______Kendall__________ and ______Alexa________ will share a quote this morning.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Enjoy this ballad about Davy Crockett...

What are conjunctions?

View this video to find out what conjunctions are.  Watch the video more than once and start a list of conjunctions in your writer's notebook.  Pay attention to what conjunctions are used for.

Lead 21 Fluency Passage, page 50

Listen to this video before practicing this week's fluency passage.  This will remind you how to pronounce tricky words and where to add expression.


October 7, 2013
F day

Welcome Rain Drop Dodgers,

For some reason, I LOVE a rainy Monday morning.  It makes me glad to be here with all of you!  Please read the message, order your lunch and wash your hands.  There is a lot to do this morning, so please stay focused.

First, please read the new poem.  Think about the author's message in this poem.  What is Langston Hughes trying to say?  Next, please number the pages in your new pink packet. You should number from page 1 to page 16.  Finally, please complete page 1.  If there is still time when you are done, you can get your ipad and vote for today's weather word at www.wgrz.com.  There is a link to this site from my webpage under the "Frequently Used Websites" heading.

Remind me to show you last week's collage today!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

__________Melanie ________, _Brooke _________________ and ___________________Sophia  will share their quotes today.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

This week's photo collage

We had another busy week of learning in room 19!  Enjoy the collage below with your family!  I look forward to seeing what next week brings!


Friday, October 4, 2013

Tonight's Homework

Read
Share poetry folder

return party money
begin selling pizza!
vote for weather machine: puddle

quote share
October 4, 2013
E day

Good morning,

I look forward to working with you today on Spirit Day.   Please wash your hands, read the message and order your lunch. Please also return your library books. When that is done, please write your seed idea on the post-it note and bring that to morning meeting.  Finally, please pick up your iPad and take a picture to represent your learning from this week. If you still have time, check out the new app called "Opposites."

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Tonight's homework:
Read
Spelling activity

quote share
return party money
Spirit day
October 3, 2013
D day

Aloha!  I am curious to see your Hawaiian gear!  Please read the message, order your lunch and wash your hands.  _____Kalib_________, _Kendall__________ and ____________ will share today.  I will reveal your new share today at morning meeting!

For morning work, please complete page 26 in your pink packet.  When that is done, you can steal a few minutes to read!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey


Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Tonight's Homework:
Read
Spelling activity
   Finish it: On Halloween night, 
Math page 34-35, ODD ONLY
study for SS

return party money
return PTO forms
October 2, 2013
C day

Happy Picture day,

I always enjoy seeing all of you spiffed up on picture day!  It is also Buffalo day; I am curious to see if you merged the two days!

_______________, ___Melanie __________ and Ryan , Ben ___________ will share. We are going to change our day around a little bit.  We will have morning meeting at 9:00.  This will allow us to start with our daily four activities.  After you wash your hands and order your lunch, please move to your daily four work.  I figured you might need time to finish the work we started yesterday.  I will also be calling your reading groups this morning.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Tonight's homework:
Read
spelling activity
P1-10
Study for Social Studies

return party money
picture day tomorrow
Buffalo day
October 1, 2013
B day

Happy October,

It is amazing to me that we have already been together for almost a month! Time sure does fly!  Thank you for being patient and kind for Mrs. Kelly yesterday.  She had many nice words to say about this class! (#proud teacher!)

Today begins a new month which means we have a new word: PROACTIVE.  You can learn a little about what proactive means by reading page 32 in your planner.  Once you've read that, keep it out so we can label the calendar for October with your specials.

After you have washed  your hands, read the message and ordered your lunch.  Please read page 32 in your planner.  Next, you should do page 25 in your pink packet.  Finally, I would like you to reread the passage on page 6 of your PC so you can be ready to show your fluency this morning!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Anthony_____________, _________________ and ______________ will share.
Homework
Read
Math P 1-9

Spelling activity
September 30, 2013
A day

Dear PJ Wearers,

I hope you enjoyed our beautiful weather this weekend.  It sure was incredible!  I am sorry I can't be with you today.  I am at a meeting about your new report card.  I trust that you will be very respectful and responsible with our substitute teacher, Mrs. Kelly.
____Matthew 

___________, ________________ and _____________ will share.  Please wash your hands and order your lunch after you read the message.  Next, please complete page 23 in your pink packet.
Finally, you should read the new poem.  Please take some time to illustrate the poem in the white space around it.

Today will be the first "real" day of chorus for many of you.  It's not too late to change your mind and join chorus if you'd like to!

Be the best that you can be.  I can't wait to see you tomorrow!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey