Wow! We survived our 1st week of school! The kids have been working so hard this week on analyzing characters and using multiplication. I am so proud at their effort thus far and cannot wait to see how they do this week on their tests!
This week we will be working on ....
Reading - Analyzing character's actions and motivations
Math - Division (not as scary as it sounds!! simple factor family division problems)
Science - the Scientific Method
Writing - Writing a paragraph
Friday will be a big test day! The kids will be taking a spelling, math, and science test. I promise there will be fun games and activites between these tests! So far, all of the kids have been doing great on their math and spelling. I will send home a study guide this week for their science test. Please have your child review the scientific method at home using the study guide. The kids will need to know the steps, what each step includes, and identify from a "mock" experiment what step is being described.
On to week 2 ... and the 4 day weekend to follow! :)
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Week of 8/22-8/26
We have a very busy week coming up! Here's what your child will be learning this week!
Reading: Character Traits - Physical, Personality, Relationships, Actions
Math: Multiplication: Arrays, Commutative Property, Problem SolvingScience: the Scientific Method
MTSS reading: character
MTSS math: multiplication
Writing: bio poems, character prompts
Homework:
Students should be practicing their spelling words nightly. I have sent home a list of activities they can do to practice, as well as access to SpellingCity. If they use SpellingCity to play games/review, they need to search for my name: Beahan or click the link below. The list is Theme 1 - Lesson 1.
http://www.spellingcity.com/janae25/
http://www.spellingcity.com/janae25/
All work not completed in class is considered homework and must be returned the next day to receive full points!
Monday: Spelling list
Tuesday: MathWednesday: Reading
Thursday: Math
Friday: No homework (unless they did not finish something in class)
MTSS
Hello parents!
I wanted to post a letter from the 3-5 Principal, Vickie Kelly, about MTSS (Multi-tiered System of Supports). MTSS is being pushed from the state of Kansas to provide additional support for our students to succeed in reading and mathematics. We have integrated 50 minutes into our schedule of additional math and reading instruction to really give students the extra boost they need to do great on the state assessments! Please click on the image below to read the letter from our amazing Principal!
I wanted to post a letter from the 3-5 Principal, Vickie Kelly, about MTSS (Multi-tiered System of Supports). MTSS is being pushed from the state of Kansas to provide additional support for our students to succeed in reading and mathematics. We have integrated 50 minutes into our schedule of additional math and reading instruction to really give students the extra boost they need to do great on the state assessments! Please click on the image below to read the letter from our amazing Principal!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Give away books by reading at home!
I just found a great website and resource that I had to share! If you are interested in reading books with your child, then look no further than WE GIVE BOOKS (a Pearson Foundation Initiative - http://www.wegivebooks.org). This website has tons of children's books online that you can read. By reading these books, you are also donating a book for every one you read to someone who does not have books! You also can choose the campaign you want to have your books donated to. (Tinga Tinga Tales, America's Children's Museum on Wheels: StoryBus, LEAP Into a Great Story - LCPBC, Read for Chicago Public Schools, & Jumpstart for Young Children)
I encourage you and your child to sit down and read some of these classic children books. If you click on the "books" section, and then select the tab "all books," you can then browse by age. For 4th grade, I suggest the age range between 8-10. If you have younger children, it would be great to have your 4th grader read some of the easier picture books to them!
Again - visit http://www.wegivebooks.org!
I encourage you and your child to sit down and read some of these classic children books. If you click on the "books" section, and then select the tab "all books," you can then browse by age. For 4th grade, I suggest the age range between 8-10. If you have younger children, it would be great to have your 4th grader read some of the easier picture books to them!
Again - visit http://www.wegivebooks.org!
Happy Reading! : )
Monday, August 1, 2011
Upcoming Events for August
15 - Kids visit classroom between 1:00-3:00pm
17 - First day of School
23 - PTA Meeting
24 - 4th Grade Open House 6:00-7:00
17 Days away!
Hello all! The first day of school is almost here. I cannot wait to meet all of my wonderful students!
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About Me
- Janae Beahan
- I have always known that my career would involve working with children. I volunteered and worked with a summer camp in Derby, KS for eight summers, to which I owe my games and song collection that are popularly used in the classroom. I am an alumna of the sorority Alpha Gamma Delta and the University of Kansas. I have been happily married for over two years to my best friend, Eric. Together, we share a three year old beagle, Ellie May. I enjoy reading, playing board games, and watching Grey’s Anatomy. I am so grateful to do what I love everyday. I cannot wait to teach this new group of 4th graders!