1. greenhouse effect- the process by which heat from the Sun is trapped near Earth's surface by the atmosphere
2. Earth's blanket is a layer of gases called the atmosphere.
3. An angle is a figure that is formed by two rays with the same endpoint.
4. The vertex is the common endpoint shared by two rays.
5. A polygon is a closed flat figure with three or more line segments called sides.
6. A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides and four angles.
7. The growing season is the time of the year when it is warm enough for plants to grow.
8. An industry is all the businesses that make one kind of product or provide one kind of service.
9. An export is a product sent to another country and sold.
10. An import is a product brought into one country from another.
Spelling Words: 2. Earth's blanket is a layer of gases called the atmosphere.
3. An angle is a figure that is formed by two rays with the same endpoint.
4. The vertex is the common endpoint shared by two rays.
5. A polygon is a closed flat figure with three or more line segments called sides.
6. A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides and four angles.
7. The growing season is the time of the year when it is warm enough for plants to grow.
8. An industry is all the businesses that make one kind of product or provide one kind of service.
9. An export is a product sent to another country and sold.
10. An import is a product brought into one country from another.
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Reading Selection:
Reading Selection:
MAIN STORY: “Mountains” By Seymour Simon (Pages 316-330) in the Storytown Reading text book)
2nd STORY: “To the Top of the World” By David Breashears (Pages 332-335) in the Storytown Reading text book)
We Are Learning:
Math
1. Chapter 16, Lesson 4 "Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons" pages 412-414. Chapter 16, Lesson 5 "Classify Triangles" pages 416-417). Chapter 16, Lesson 7 "Circles" pages 422-423
Angles- Chapter 16, Lesson 1 "Points, Lines, and Line Segments" pages 404-406. Chapter 16, Lesson 2 "Rays and Angles" pages 408-409. Chapter 16, Lesson 3 "Measure Angles" pages 410-411 (Review Standards)
Angles- Chapter 16, Lesson 1 "Points, Lines, and Line Segments" pages 404-406. Chapter 16, Lesson 2 "Rays and Angles" pages 408-409. Chapter 16, Lesson 3 "Measure Angles" pages 410-411 (Review Standards)
Science
We are learning about weather and weather data. This is covered on pages 94-135 in the Science Text book.
E.L.A. & Reading
We are focusing on skills such as main idea, sequencing, and reader recall. Our focus in E.L.A is parts of speech with an emphasis on verbs. Additionally, we are reviewing types of sentences. Students are still using what they have learned about the writing process; however our focus this week is informational text. Students are encouraged to read non-fiction text. Students should understand that the purpose of this type of writing is to inform. Students are learning about various text structures (How is can writing organized?) . . . . cause and effect, chronological order, problem and solution, question and answer. Students should be able to recognize these text structures in reading passages and books.
Social Studies
Social Studies
We will continue reviewing exploration and European Settlements. However, we have moved on to chapter 5; which is covered in the Social Studies text book on pages 158-181.
Test Schedule
**4 Minute Timed
Test (basic facts) Daily
Monday 12-6-10 Reading Fluency Pretest
Tuesday 12-7-10 None
Wednesday 12-8-10 Place Value and Rounding Review Quiz
**4 Minute Timed
Test (basic facts) Daily
Monday 12-6-10 Reading Fluency Pretest
Tuesday 12-7-10 None
Wednesday 12-8-10 Place Value and Rounding Review Quiz
Thursday 12-9-10 Nouns (Common/Proper Nouns,
Singular/Plural Nouns, & Possessive
Nouns)
Singular/Plural Nouns, & Possessive
Nouns)
Friday 12-10-10 Vocabulary, Spelling & Reading
Comprehension Test
Comprehension Test
**The test schedule is tenative and is subject to change. The information listed here is intended to make parents aware of the upcoming test, quizzes, and materials covered in class.
Reminders:
The blue Godley Station Communication folder will come home on Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Parents please review the contents in the folder, and sign and return to school the following day. What Students Should Know:
Math
* Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts
* Whole number and decimal place value
* Rounding whole numbers and decimals
* Multiplication of 2 by 1-digit numbers, 2 by 2-digit numbers, and 3 by 2-digit numbers
* Division of 2 by 1-digit numbers, 2 by 2-digit numbers, and 3 by 2-digit numbers
Science
* Parts of Ecosystem (Chapter 7)
* Matter and Energy in Ecosystems (Chapter 8)
* Adaptation and Extinction (Chapter 9)
Reading
* Reading fluency and comprehension
* Vocabulary recognition
* Word Attack (phonics)
E.L.A.
* Parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition,etc.)
* Types of sentences (declarative, imperative, interrogative, & exclamatory)
* The writing process (Pre-write, Rough Draft, Edit-make corrections, Final Copy, & Publish)
Social Studies
** Map Skills
** Native Americans (Inuit, Nez Perce, Kwakiutl, Pawnee, Seminole, & Hopi Native Americans)
** Explorers (Juan Ponce de Leon, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan)
Math
* Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts
* Whole number and decimal place value
* Rounding whole numbers and decimals
* Multiplication of 2 by 1-digit numbers, 2 by 2-digit numbers, and 3 by 2-digit numbers
* Division of 2 by 1-digit numbers, 2 by 2-digit numbers, and 3 by 2-digit numbers
Science
* Parts of Ecosystem (Chapter 7)
* Matter and Energy in Ecosystems (Chapter 8)
* Adaptation and Extinction (Chapter 9)
Reading
* Reading fluency and comprehension
* Vocabulary recognition
* Word Attack (phonics)
E.L.A.
* Parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition,etc.)
* Types of sentences (declarative, imperative, interrogative, & exclamatory)
* The writing process (Pre-write, Rough Draft, Edit-make corrections, Final Copy, & Publish)
Social Studies
** Map Skills
** Native Americans (Inuit, Nez Perce, Kwakiutl, Pawnee, Seminole, & Hopi Native Americans)
** Explorers (Juan Ponce de Leon, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan)
Reminders:
Winter Break Begins – Dec. 20th – Jan. 3rd
Absences:
As a reminder; whenever a student is absent please send an excuse when he/she returns to school.
Progress Reports will be issued – Dec. 8th
PTA – Dec. 14th
Military Appreciation Breakfast – Dec. 16th (8:00 – 8:45)
Volunteer Opportunities:
We still desire volunteer help at Godley Station School. If you desire to read to a small group, tutor a small group or individual student; please email days that you are available. Additionally, we are attempting to build our class library . . . we would love for you to donate any unused or extra books, magazines, cookbooks, dictionaries, etc.
Book Drive
Thanks for all the books that you donated!!!!
Communication Folders:
Book Drive
Thanks for all the books that you donated!!!!
Communication Folders:
Students will bring home their blue Godley Station School communication folder each Wednesday. Please check the folder as it is the method used to communicate important school activities, dates, events, news, etc. Additionally, the folder will contain the students graded papers. Please review the papers, sign the cover sheets, and return them to school with students the next day.
Homework Agenda:
Students have received a new homework agenda.
They are responsible for writing their homework in the agenda daily. Parents please initial the homework agenda each night.
Homework Agenda:
Students have received a new homework agenda.
They are responsible for writing their homework in the agenda daily. Parents please initial the homework agenda each night.
Weekly Behavior Evaluation:
Some parents have expressed that they would much rather me communicate behavior weekly opposed to daily; which is more efficient at the time. Thus, I have decided that the homework agenda will only be designated for homework, and I will send home a weekly behavior sheet every Wednesday in the blue Godley Station Communication folder. I think this is more feasible. If you would prefer your son or daughter's behavior to be communicated daily; please let me know and I will continue sending theirs home in the daily agenda. Thanks in advance!!
School Supplies:
As a reminder every student is expected to have five 2-pocket folders with prongs (red (Reading/E.L.A), blue (Math), green (Science), Yellow (Social Studies), & Orange (health), as well as 2 composition or notebooks to be used as journals. Thanks in advance!
Timed Test:
Congratulations students on your progress on the weekly timed test!!!! Continue studying the basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts!!
Students take a 4 minute timed test several times each week. All students started with addition timed test and will continue to move on to subtraction, multiplication, and division as they demonstrate mastery (95% correct out of 100). Students will receive a sticker on the math chart next to their name each time they achieve 95% or higher on their timed test.
Military Spotlight:
We would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to our military families. Thanks for your service, support, and sacrifice to protect and serve our country and freedom!! You are appreciated!!!
New Student Spotlight:
To all our new students . . . .We welcome you to Godley Station School!! We are glad that you have joined us and hope that you will have a great school year!!!
Access Books via the Internet: Students can access their Science, Social Studies, and Math textbook by visiting
www.eduplace.com Directions: Once you reach the website click on eservices at the bottom of the page, and the option for username and password should be available.
(Username: chathamstudent4 password: password)
Parent/Guardian Information
Thanks parents/guardians for your continual support! You all are terrific, and so are your darlings that I have the pleasure and honor of working with daily!!!
Some parents have expressed that they would much rather me communicate behavior weekly opposed to daily; which is more efficient at the time. Thus, I have decided that the homework agenda will only be designated for homework, and I will send home a weekly behavior sheet every Wednesday in the blue Godley Station Communication folder. I think this is more feasible. If you would prefer your son or daughter's behavior to be communicated daily; please let me know and I will continue sending theirs home in the daily agenda. Thanks in advance!!
School Supplies:
As a reminder every student is expected to have five 2-pocket folders with prongs (red (Reading/E.L.A), blue (Math), green (Science), Yellow (Social Studies), & Orange (health), as well as 2 composition or notebooks to be used as journals. Thanks in advance!
Timed Test:
Congratulations students on your progress on the weekly timed test!!!! Continue studying the basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts!!
Students take a 4 minute timed test several times each week. All students started with addition timed test and will continue to move on to subtraction, multiplication, and division as they demonstrate mastery (95% correct out of 100). Students will receive a sticker on the math chart next to their name each time they achieve 95% or higher on their timed test.
Military Spotlight:
We would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to our military families. Thanks for your service, support, and sacrifice to protect and serve our country and freedom!! You are appreciated!!!
New Student Spotlight:
To all our new students . . . .We welcome you to Godley Station School!! We are glad that you have joined us and hope that you will have a great school year!!!
Access Books via the Internet: Students can access their Science, Social Studies, and Math textbook by visiting
www.eduplace.com Directions: Once you reach the website click on eservices at the bottom of the page, and the option for username and password should be available.
(Username: chathamstudent4 password: password)
Parent/Guardian Information
Thanks parents/guardians for your continual support! You all are terrific, and so are your darlings that I have the pleasure and honor of working with daily!!!
Mrs. Ross Contact Information
Email: erica.ross@sccpss.com
Phone: 912-395-6000
Room: E-232 Godley Station School
*** The site contains pertinent student information. However, if you need to contact or communicate with me please do so by phone, email, or letter not via blog.
