Math

http://www.misterteacher.com/abc.html   Review Transformations

Test what you know http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-3/reflection-rotation-and-translation

Finishing up and Christmas Show

 Our Christmas show is tonight at 6:30. All students in the play need to be at school by 5:50 all other students must meet in Ms. King's class by 6:15 at the latest.

 

Casto Math Pre-test This is not really homework. I will give time in class to work on it tomorrow.

Reading Casto: Finish ch. 5 by Thursday.  If you want to read on over the break you may, but no spoilers later in class.

Religion: Mrs. Moore asks that you bring whatever you have finished or not.

Homework 12-14

Reading
Casto Finish Ch. 4 add to convo. starters
Wagner Finish Rough Draft

Math
Casto handout worksheet p. 348
Wagner P. 109

Religion Christmas Project Due Wed. 19th

Homework 12-13

S.S Lesson 5 Review 1-8

Math
Casto p75 wb
Wagner W.B

Reading
Casto ch. 4  to (3) With 3 conversation starters on your notecard.

Homework 12-10

We will study vocabulary from our core subjects, but will not have a spelling test this week.

Math: Casto Several students need to make up the p. 66 vocabulary

Homework 12-6

Math
Casto Practice types of quadrilaterals http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/classrooms/amy/geometry/6-8/activities/quad_quest/quad_quest.html

Wagner: Test Tomorrow

Reading:
Casto Finish Ch. 1 Make Character Cards
Use the note card"s lined side for characteristics and connection to Johnny.
Use the unlined side for your illustration of the person you chose. 

Wagner: Bring any items you may need for your group project. This is not required.

All Groups Spelling TEST

Homework 12-4 Soil for Bonus Points

Math:
Wagner and Casto practice math facts, and do a thinkthroughmath.com lesson

Reading:
Casto: Read through p. 17 stop at (3)
Wagner: Read A.R

Wanger: English Handout on irregular verbs

 Both Classes: Bring a baggie of any soil sample for bonus points in Science.

Homework 12/03

Math:
Casto: Time to memorize the triangle song for bonus after the test next week.
Wagner: Handout p. 39-40 Front and Back

Reading
Casto Read pages 1-14 stop at (2) Think about characterization.
Wagner: Prediction handout what will happen next? If you are finished with your book, what could happen next?

Science: P. 213 (1-6) 
Extra Resources to learn more...
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/photos/weathering-erosion-gallery/#/bernard-glacier_835_600x450.jpg

http://www.slideshare.net/sth215/erosion-and-weathering

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/0060-weathering.php

Xtranormal Info

How To

Log IN  Top Right Green Button

Token QUXVU  Enter this code under token to begin.

Homework 11/29

FB Pages

You should be able to view your God or Goddess facebook template at this site. I know it still cut off the side. If we do this again I will make sure we have a template that fits.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/114900679/Aphrodite-Simone
This link opens Simone's, however if you scroll down you will see "more from this user". Yours should be there.

Homework 11/28

Math
Casto Think Through Math and review how to read a protractor with your parent's permission. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L64IZAb-Oho&feature=related  

Wagner P. 89 and Worksheet

Reading
Casto Continue reading up on your God or Godness for information to post on their facebook page.

Wagner Read

Wagner Sci. p. 205 (2-6 )

The shot heard round the world

For your viewing and listening enjoyment. Remember never watch youtube without parent's permission.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ikO6LMxF4

It's all Greek

http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/index.html

Geology

http://ees.as.uky.edu/educational-materials

Events

                                 Attention Parents

Tonight at 6pm Mrs. Templeton will be presenting the finer points of common core implementation. This gives you, the parent a chance to understand the positive changes occurring in education today. 

Don't forget a week from today is Santa's Workshop. 

We are still collecting for Toys for Tots! All students participating get five tickets.

Homework 11/27

Math
Wagner p. 87 and worksheet
Casto Think Through Math Lesson

Reading
Casto Continue to research information about your God or Goddess for your Facebook page.
Wagner Character w.s

Religion journal due Friday

facebook template

http://www.teachone2one.com/teaching-with-technology/facebook-templatefor-education/

Facebook template

Homework 11-26

Math:
Casto: p. 68 workbook
Wagner: p. 10 problems p. 85

Reading:
Casto: Reporter's questions for a Mythological God of your choice
Wagner: Read and Prediction Handout

Casto: Science Finish your creative rock cycle. Students know what to do. This was started in class. For reference...
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/rock.html

Spelling Words

November 30th
Please check previous entries.
Words for the week we come back.

1. igneous
2. sedimentary
3. metamorphic
4. weathhering
5. boycott
6. declaration
7. treason
8. blockade
9. incinerate
10. restrictions
11. bonus word: satyrs

Homework 11-16

                                                                  NO HOMEWORK!!!

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving! I am so thankful for you!

The Gift of Giving

It is the season of giving. I am very proud of each of my students for giving generously to support others in need.  We were able to fill up the cart that goes to the Nazareth House! 

I am sure, like me, many of you will be taking advantage of the great sales going on. While you are out, please keep Toys For Tots in mind. As a school we are collecting toys for local less fortunate children in large boxes near the office. It really speaks volumes when we fill those boxes up.

                 
                                                     Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Triangle Song

Bonus points for knowing this song when we return from break. Ask your parents before you go on this site. It is on youtube, so do not click on any other video, just the one I put on for you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUNxLGhFCqM

Homework 11/15

Math
Casto: pages 65-66 in workbook
Wagner: pages 83-84

Wagner Brainpop Quiz on Main Idea

Both Classes Science Vocab Quiz

Students that sold at least one restaurant coupon book as a fundraiser get a dress down day tomorrow. 

Families that do not return in the book given to them to sell will still be charged $20.00 for the book, and might as well dress down, if they bring the 20.00 for the book by tomorrow. 

Homework 11/14

Math:
Mrs. Casto wants her students to work on Think Through Math.
Wagner: Finish packet on your own.
Reading:
Some students have decided to work on their own for a end of book presentation on Jason and the Golden Fleece. Most students are working at school in groups. This is a creative book report. They know what to do.
Casto:
S.S Finish Poster that encourages colonists to boycott British goods. More than 30 minutes of class time given. Many students are finished, and have turned it in.

Sci. Define 13 words from Sci. text page 190 in yellow under vocabulary. Students are only required to   define the word this week for the Spelling test.

Homework 11/13

Math Casto: Please finish p. 63   We are learning about angles.

Reading: Casto Predict what will happen in the 2nd half of our story, Jason and The Golden Fleece. Will will continue with Mythology this week and continue through next week.

Casto S.S Please finish p. 285 1-7 Approximately 30 mins. given in class to complete.  
In Social Studies we are beginning to learn about the Revolutionary War. 

Both Classes will have a vocabulary test this Friday in place of the Spelling test. These words were selected due to moving on to the rock cycle in Science. Students will define these words in class.

1. mineral
2. rock
3. igneous
4. sedimentary
5. metamorphic
6. rock cycle
7. weathering
8. erosion
9. humus
10. horizon
11. bedrock
12. sand
13. clay

Coming Soon In Science

Geology will begin next week. Here is a site to prepare for class. http://kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/0025B-rock-cycle.php

This is not required, but the more you  refresh before we begin will result in higher success. 

Homework 11-8

Reading:
Casto: Olympic Fact Sheet due Tuesday

Math
Casto quiz and division w.s
Wagner p. 73 in your text Ch. project due Tuesday.

Sci. Heredity quiz Notes from class can be used on the test.

Homework 11-7

Reading:
Wagner Study the Olympics
Casto: The link to the myth, The Chariot of the Sun God is more detailed than the one I read in class. Please use the story to fill out your handout. Also at the bottom of the story there are other questions I would like you to think about. If you would like bonus points answer the questions in writing on the back of your handout.

Thank You

I just wanted to add another post today to say thank you for the beautiful flower bouquet. It is lovely. Our whole room smells wonderful.

Homework 11/6/2012

Our school had a mock election today. Have your child tell you about what they learned.

Picture day is tomorrow.

Math
Casto Worksheet Division Code
Wagner Project Due Tomorrow

Homework 11/05

Casto
New Vocab for spelling list by Friday. You do not need to complete this tonight.

1. atlas
2. chronological
3. echo
4. hypnosis
5. comprehension
6. appreciate
7. devastate
8. graph
9. destruction
10. policy

Social Studies 
Do the venn diagram in your presidential packet p. 29. Compare and Contrast Romney and Obama. Use facts from reliable sites like the following.
http://www.timeforkids.com/news/understanding-issues/44461

Math:
Casto Division Bingo Worksheet
Wagner P. 81-82 Project Due Wed.

Reading:
Casto Read information from Greek sites I have posted on here for general information. You do not need to take notes.
Wagner: Research W.S

Myths

http://greece.mrdonn.org/myths.html

Life in Ancient Greece

http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/greece/dailylife.htm

International Festival

You may want to head to the Big Sandy Superstore Arena this Saturday from 6pm-9pm to experience the International Festival . This is a wonderful opportunity to get a taste of cultures from around the world. It is open to all and free to get in. Food tickets are available to purchase.

Homework 11/02

Math:
Wagner Math Project Due Nov. 7th
Casto Finish  Handout

Fall Conference Times

Dear Parents,

            Fall conferences are a wonderful opportunity to meet with you, discuss your child’s progress in school, and share any concerns you may have.  Listed below and on the back are conference times that are available. I must limit times to 15 minutes, so please have any concerns ready for me. Please sign up for two times, noting your preferred time. I will try to accommodate everyone’s first choice, but time is limited, and it is on a first come first serve bases. 

             Conferences will be held between Nov. 5-9^th.

Monday: 12:30_________________________

               12:45_________________________

               1:00___________________________

               3:15__________________________

               3:30____________________________

Tuesday:  3:15__________________________

                 3:30__________________________

Wednesday:  12:00_______________________

                      12:45______________________

                        1:00______________________

                        1:15_______________________

               

                3:15__________________________

                3:30____________________________

Thursday:  3:15__________________________

                  3:30___________________________

                  3:45___________________________

Friday: 12:30________________

           

            1:00_________________

            1:15_________________

            1:30_________________

            2:00_________________

             2:30_________________

             2:45_________________

            

                            

Homework

Reading:
Casto Work on your visual for presentation on your haunted place in W.V. Don't spend too much time on it. Have fun tonight.
 Spelling Test

Have a fun and safe Trick or Treat! 

Halloween Homework

Casto Reading
Summarize your research today on a haunted place in W.V. It does not have to be long. Just give me the "gist". We will put our heads together tomorrow to make sure it covers all reporter questions, and make a visual. You will share on Friday your visual, and give your summary of the events that took place.

Wagner's Math
Project is due 11/07/12

Haunted W.V

http://www.wvghosts.com/

Read your choice, and put into your own words, who, what, when, where, how, and why.
We will make a visual tomorrow in class, and have presentations on Friday.

Edgar Allan Poe

All about Poe  

Homework 10-29

Just a reminder, we will be having our Halloween party this Wednesday starting at 1:30. Due to weather, we will be doing our parade inside at 2pm. Thank you to all our parents that have helped, or are sending items for the party. 

We also have Book Fair is this week.

Math: 

Wagner p. 73 and find symmetry in 10 alphabet letters

Math Project has been moved to Wed. for Mrs. Wagner's Math 

Casto: Division Worksheet for fun

Please also make efforts to continue Think Through Math 

Reading:

Wagner Finish Cover, Research and favorite God or Goddess, take notes  

Casto: Final Projects last day tomorrow

Priesthood Sunday

Priesthood Sunday is this Sunday at 10am. We hope to see everyone there to support Father Dean.

Homework 10-26

Mrs. Casto
Just Reading
Students are given an opportunity to finish their projects for class at home.
Wagener
Math: Think Through Math One Lesson
Reading: Read 20 mins for A.R

Homework 10/25 and Brain Pop

Reading:
Casto: Students have permission to work on projects for the next four days at home to be completed by Monday, however they are required to do the work on their own.

Math:
Casto Think Through Math
Wagner Draw and Label real world geometry shapes

Spelling Test Tomorrow

Social Studies: Win the White House game
http://www.brainpop.com/games/winthewhitehouse/

F.Y.I Parents Brainpop is an online site that has short video clips, activities, and games like the one above. It is an excellent resource for reiteration of concepts or extension. I often use it as an extra resource in class. It is also available at the app store and online at brainpop.com. Our user name is sjwv and the password is irish. Please take advantage of it.

Presidential Election 2012

Check this site for more information on the election.

Time for kids
http://www.timeforkids.com/minisite/election-2012   

Homework 10/24

Math
Casto Math Facts
Wagner Think Through Math
Reading
Casto Homework and any project materials you may need from home.

Scholastic Election

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/candidates-campaigns-elections-3rd-edition

Spelling Test 10-26

1.       metamorphosis

2.       inherited

3.       development

4.       executive branch

5.       judicial branch

6.       legislative

7.       republican

8.       democrat

9.       presidency

10.   Constitution

Homework 10/18/12

Math
Casto Workbook p. 45
Wagner p. 67-68

Reading
Casto Word Cloud words that connect to your book and read
Wagner Read at least 10 minutes

Sci. Mrs. Casto's Class ONLY
You have three choice. Only do one of the following. Do not spend more than 30 minutes total on this homework. Tickets will not be taken as long as you started it at home.

1. Make and label a food web with your own artistic ability.
2. Make a food web with pictures from the interne or magazines.
3. Make up a short Sci-Fi story about what would happen if one part of the food web disappeared.

Homework 10/17

Math
Casto Think Through Math
Wagner Handout
Reading
Casto: Character H.W with reading
Wagner: Decorate your vase to re-tell a myth.
S.S 
Casto only: Point of view from made up person during the French and Indian War as if you were that person. Unless you chose to do a letter or journal, you only need two good sentences that back up what you say with actual events during the war. Please do not spend more than 10 minutes on this tonight.

Science: This is something we will be doing tomorrow in class. It is just for you to check out before we learn more tomorrow. Have fun exploring.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/games/foodchaingame.htm

Harry Potter Reading Club

http://hpread.scholastic.com/?appesp=TRADE/intraapp/20121011/Teachers/tout/HPReadingClub/Homepage/Watch_Webcast///650x285//

Homework 10/10

Math:
Casto Easy Place Value Handout
Wagner Handouts
Reading:
Casto Just Read and anything you may need to put together your project.
Wagner Finish what you remember about the myth.
Social Studies Brain Pop Map

Homework 10/09

Reading:
Casto: Read and Homework
Wagner: Read the packet do the questions
Math:
Wagner W.S front and back
Casto: No H.W Everyone Passed the TEST!!! I am so proud of you all. Also I added one point to everyone's test. A 92 B+ is now a 93A- and a 84 C+ is now an 85 B. Well done everyone.

Casto Sci.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kidsnetwork/water/session_03.html

Homework 10/8

Define Spelling Words

Reading:
Casto: Read and do your homework
Wagner: Read about Ancient Greece. Quiz tomorrow

Math:
Casto: Test Ch. 2
Wagner:  Define the words on p. 66 list A and B

Science: Please try out these sites.
 http://www.epa.gov/owow/NPS/kids/whatwrng.html

 http://www.chewonki.org/cleanwater/water_pollution.asp
You will need to read through the information then play the games from the links on the bottom.

Spelling Test 10/12

1. classify
2. angle
3. figure
4. rotate
5. parallel lines
6. philosophy
7. heredity
8. traits
9. democracy
10. monarchy

Weekend Event 10/6

If you feel like an awesome educational experience head to Point Pleasant, W.V.  The town comes alive in colonial lifestyle. I hope you can make it. Bonus points for anyone able to
make it.
For more information go to...
http://www.mydailytribune.com/view/full_story/20370410/article-Battle-Days-Festival-begins?instance=popular

Homework 10-05

Casto Math Practice Test, Test Tuesday
Casto Readin: H.W and Read

Homework 10-2

Casto Math: Think Through Math
Wagner Math: Test
Casto Reading: Read and Homework
Wagner Reading: Handout
Casto English: Worksheet Subject/Predicate

F.Y.I Acid Rain

http://www.clean-air-kids.org.uk/acidrain.html

Colonies Foldable

http://mrnussbaum.com/history/

Here is Mr. Nussbaum to fill in your colonies foldable. Make sure you have the name of each of the colonies from each area on the front. All of the things or people that the area is known for goes inside the foldable. The example that we did together is on the board. If you need to refer to it, you may.

Homework 10-1

Math Casto-Think Through Math
Math Wagner- p31-36
Reading Casto: Read and Homework
Reading Wagner: W.S Maze Finish your three paragraphs, if you have not
BONUS Sci. Mrs. Casto for bringing soil or water samples 

Homework 9-27

Math for Wagner and Casto Think Through Math  http://www.thinkthroughmath.com/
Reading Wagner no H.W Casto projects tomorrow Bring anything you need for your weekly project.
S.S Casto Please explore the colonial sites I have posted.

Events

I just wanted to remind everyone of some events taking place in the next two weeks.

Pink Strands: Money is due on Friday so we know how many strands we need. We will also get to have a pink dress down day to help this cause.
Costs: 10.00 for strands
             5.00 for wrist bands
           20.00 for t-shirts
Checks made out to Harner Hair Company
The event will take place Monday, Oct. 1.

We also have McTeacher's Night on Thursday, Oct. 4th. Make sure to come to the McDonald's on 5th Ave. to see your teachers working at Mc D's. There will be free prizes and Lots of Fun!

Finally we will be going on a field trip to the Pumpkin Festival on Thursday, Oct. 4th. If your parents would like to volunteer be sure to have them send Mrs. Wagner or I a note that they would like to attend.

Homework 9-26

Casto Math: Study Math Facts
Wagner Math: p. 23-24 and Handout
Spelling Test Friday Have Vocab.
Science Face OFF Bull Shark V.S Hippo Who will win? Be specific in your reasons.

Colonies Extended

http://www.history.org/media/interactive.cfm

Check it out!

Homework 9-25

Casto Math: Handout p. 12
Wagner: Math Facts
Casto Reading: Read and H.W Hatchet Group working on final project
Spelling: Define Words

Spelling Words Test 9-28

1. problem
2. solution
3. ecosystem
4. food chain
5. conclusion
6. theme
7. investigation
8. Internet
9. discovery
10. analyze

Harry Potter Make A Creature

http://harrypotter.scholastic.com/

Make your own creature! How is this like what we are doing in Science?

Homework 9-24

Casto Math Handout p. 11
Wagner Math Handout p. 21-22 Do Over
Casto Reading: one chapter One theme based word that describes the chapter
S.S Worksheet p. 41 ONLY p. 41

Colonies Maps and Hunts

Colonies Scavenger Hunt http://mrnussbaum.com/13colonies/13intscav/

http://www.mygreatmaps.com/  You can make your own map here.

Homework 9-20

Casto Math: Make arrays with items you find at home, like coins. You do not need to bring it in, just practice. Don't forget math facts.
Wagner Math: Project Due
Wagner Reading: 155-184
Casto Reading: Presentations
Casto Sci. We need your creature for tomorrow. You will be given some class time to finish.

Science Center Created Animal Due 9/21

1. Create your animal.
2. Print or draw your animal.
3. Write the adaptions for your created animal.
4. Make a fact sheet just like our class poster, including habitat, height, weight, lifestyle, and scientific name.
5. You will need to make it up, however it should make sense with your animal.
6. Click on this link to get started. 

http://www.switchzoo.com/zoo.htm

Homework 9-18 Tuesday

/Casto Math: Make a multiplication table
Wagner Math: Handout and Project Due Friday
Casto Reading Selection homework and Reading
Wagner Reading: Stories with words underlined
Casto S.S: Research your job from several sites. List the sites you use. Do not list search sites like google as a site.
 Be sure to put the information you find in your own words. You may start with google safe search or my blog on colonies.
I want at least 10  facts about your job as if you were living during colonial times, including
 *how you would learned how to do your job,
*what you do specifically,
* aspects you like about you job as well as  aspects you dislike.
This information can be bulleted like we did for housing, or written in a paragraphs. Make sure your written work is organized and written or typed neatly.
***Please have some sort of visual for Thursday that is connected to what you do. It will be very much like a show and tell.
This assignment is due this Thursday.

Spelling/Vocab. Test 9-17

1. purpose
2. motivate
3. justice
4. population
5. array
6. plantation
7. detail
8. column
9. factor
10. comprehension

Homework 9-17

Casto Reading: Selected writing and reading
Wagner Reading: Finish p. 113-130 and summarize
Casto Math: Array handout
Wagner Math: Project Handout Due Fri.

For Rachael

http://books.google.com/books?id=VfJm4bmqf1sC&printsec=frontcover&dq=swiss+family&source=bl&ots=yZxz5lt1eN&sig=MFFmVfDAui5Ax-unhvhzo67XIE8&hl=en&sa=X&ei=myxXUKXdF6b7yAGc5IHACg&ved=0CFYQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=swiss%20family&f=false

Swiss Family Robinson

American Colonies

http://www.plimoth.org/learn/just-kids/talk-pilgrim

Awesome site girls! Thank You :)

Here are some others we will use.

http://mrnussbaum.com/13-colonies/   Mr. Nussbaum Great Site

http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/daily_life/clothes.htm Scholastic

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part1/index.html   P.B.S

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/colonialtimes.htm  For Kids

National Geographic for kids

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/

Homework 9-12

Wagner Math Handout
Casto Math Multiplication Worksheet

Wagner Reading: Ch. 10 What is the problem, and how do you think it will be solved?

S.S Venn handout Compare and Contrast Jamestown with Plymouth

Make sure you have your vocabulary list for review games in Spelling. Our test is Friday.

Homework 9-11

Reading Wagner: Ch. 9 with problem solution worksheet   Make sure to add how you think the problem might be solved in the second box under attempts to solve the problem, only if the problem has not been solved yet.

Casto Vocab.: Please define our words for this week.

Science project presentations are due tomorrow.

We are still taking popsicle donations through this Friday. 

Wand Information

This site will help you create your wand for our Harry Potter book club center.
http://www.wizardwands.net/wand-core-guide.htm

Spelling Words

Test Sept. 14

1.    migrate *

2.    environment*

3.    adapted*

4.    lifestyle

5.    representative*

6.    charter*

7.    indentured servant*

8.    factor*

9.    remainder*

1.    suddenly