Saxon Phonics

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Ms Pitcher

I know that Saxon Phonics is getting more complicated and many parents have mentioned that it is hard to help their child with the coding on their homework. I want to give you some help with this. We still have a few to learn, but maybe this will help:) Here are some definitions:

Digraph: 2 letters that come together to make one sound

Trigraph: 3 letters that come together to make one sound

Combination: 2 letters that come together to make an unexpected sound (bossy r)

Dipthong: 2 letters that come together to make an unexpected sound and make your mouth move into 2 positions

Final Stable Syllable: letters that the form the final syllable of a word, are stable and do not change.

Below is a picture of the posters that we use in class to help us with our Coding. I have also attached a link to a printable form to use at home.

Coding Chart

Learning About the Body

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Ms Pitcher

Students who are done with all their projects so far are working on Flying Colors including labelling the bones and/or muscles and putting together body puzzles. Ask your child if they know where their hamstring or calf muscle is located!

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Zorian – VideoSong – Chop Sticks

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Mr Anthony

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Serenity – VideoSong – Theme for Variations

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Mr Anthony

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Sabine – VideoSong – Ode to Joy

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Mr Anthony

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Story Cube Book Report

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Ms Pitcher

Student Book Reports are due Monday. Below is a link to the form needed to write the story elements. There is no link for the Cardstock Story Cube paper that you need to put together. You will need to talk to a classmate if you have lost this in order to create one yourself. Thank you for understanding! Good luck!

StoryElementsBkReport

Muscles Video

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Ms Pitcher

The class really enjoyed this Muscles Video, so I thought I would share it, in case they would like to watch it again or in case anyone was absent… We read about muscles, watched this video, played Muscles Simon Says, and also made a muscle, haha (out of paper). The video made us laugh a lot about our Gluteus Maximus. Ask your child about their favorite muscle!

Q3 History Projects

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Ms Pitcher

We have also begun our History Unit on the Early Civilizations: Maya, Aztec and Inca. Below is the form that went home today describing the Final Projects students may choose from. You must print out the form from the link below that goes with the project your child has chosen. Please let me know at least a week in advance if you need help printing one out.

Quarter 3 History

The Tracker below shows what projects students must complete to earn an Outstanding Grade. All projects are in class except the Final Project.

Science Projects

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Ms Pitcher

We are about half way through our unit on the Human Body. Right now we are finishing up Muscles and will start the Nervous System next week. Students brought home the form below describing their final projects for Science.

Quarter 3 Science Projects

If you click on the link above, you will find a link to all the project forms. Please print out the form you need for the project your child has chosen. If you need help printing, please let me know at least a week before the project is due. If you choose the Handwashing Experiment– I have some extra Petri Dishes. The first to email me, get them:) Otherwise, see purchase instructions on the link above.

Below is the Project Tracker, which shows all the projects your child is responsible for completing to receive an Outstanding Grade. All projects are in class, except for the Final Project.