November 2016

November 2016

Important Dates

Friday, Nov. 4, 2016: Unit Test 2, EDM (Moved from 10/27 for review)
Monday, Nov. 7, 2016: Chapter 2, Native American Environments with 5 themes of Geography, simple project due (Window Panes)
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016: Chapter 3, Native American Cultural Regions, Quiz
Friday, Dec. 9, 2016: Unit Test 3, Fraction Concepts, Addition, and Subtraction

Forget Me Not Dates

Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016: No school for ALL Students: Report Writing Day and Election Day!
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016: Revel and Roll fundraiser, Pattengill will earn 15% of proceeds $$$
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016: All day and Over night Camp begins @ Howell Nature Center, Howell, MI*
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016: Camp @ Howell Nature Center, Howell, MI
Friday, Nov. 11, 2016: Last Day of Camp, returning 1:30 PM*
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016: Retake or Missed Photo Day for Pattengill, returning unwanted photos
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016: Elementary Report Letters are released

Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016: No School, Teacher Compensatory Day, Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, Nov. 24- 25, 2016: No School, Thanksgiving Break

Subjects at a Glance

Math (EDM4): Students have completed recently Unit 2, Whole Number Place Value and Operations. Our next unit is a bit challenging as it covers adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators. In general fractions are tricky and bring about mixed reactions from adults. 
Language Arts:
Reading Workshop: Reading classes typically begin to cover nonfiction structure and how to define unknown words in the text. Also, students will learn the features of nonfiction.
Writing: In the month of November, we  begin with our last personal narrative and end with writing an expository essay. Students will learn how to outline and plan an essay as well as write an essay. Our second project will be writing feature articles on a topic of our choice.  
Social Studies: We just beginning chapter 3, Native American Cultural Regions. This chapter is about the regions created after Native Americans settled into North America. This chapter will be a flipped chapter; part of the activities are home activities with a computer. 
Science: Currently, students are studying Project Lead the Way, a STEM initiative. Students have built their test beds are beginning to use LED commands.
Technology: I am learning how to use Google classroom as a way to post writing assignments. I will be inviting parents in the next couple of weeks. 

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Game
multiple games of fractions


EDM4, Unit 3, Fraction Concepts, Addition, and Subtraction

• ·      Use visual models to solve division number stories with fractional answers.
• ·      Report the remainder to a division problem a fraction.
• ·      Place a fraction on a number line.
• ·      Rename fractions and mixed numbers using the same denominators.
• ·      Estimate answers to fraction addition and subtraction problems.
• ·      Use visual models to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers.
• ·      Solve fraction of fraction problems.

    EDM4, Unit 3 Vocabulary

EDM site links EDM resources (links and references)
numerator              denominator                      fraction                              parts versus whole    
mixed number      unlike denominator        like denominator            equivalent fractions
remainder               quotient                               fraction of a whole        part of a part

Whole

CUBES method for solving word problems

Returning from Camp

Students will return from Camp on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at 1:30 PM. Students will be exhausted and carrying all of the camp items. We strongly encourage parents and guardians to take campers home upon returning. If you cannot take your camper home, please send in a note. This also pertains to adults on emergency cards as well. The note should be brought on Wednesday, before leaving for camp. See example below.

Homeroom __________________    Date _______________

My child, _____________________, has my permission to be released to  ___________________ (adult's name), relationship to family, ____________________ on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. 

Sincerely, 

______________________(Your name and signature)

New Student

The class count is 29 without counting me. Please keep this in mind when you are donating or bringing items or treats to our classroom community.

Natural Consequences

As a way to teach natural consequences the class has lost the privilege of popping popcorn within A7. Students are encouraged to bring a different snack until Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. Also, students will be selecting students whom they feel are their best table mates. Students will receive at least 1 of their choices. There are a few exceptions: Visual assigned seats and high risk behaviors both of which need preferential seating. 

Supplies Needed

40 Highlighters                                 7-10 Exercise/ Yoga Balls                    40 affordable fidget items

Expo Markers                                     Sharpies                                                       Basketball

Jump ropes (non-clothe)       

Giving and Expecting the Best,

Avery Hubbard