Wow!! This week sure flew by fast! It was very exciting being able to finally dive into our math curriculum. This week we reviewed place value, comparing numbers with > (is greater than), < (is less than), and = (is equal to), as well as starting our unit in geometry with lines, line segments, and rays!
We received our textbooks on Monday and started looking through it to see what we would be learning this year and what resources in the books we can use to help us find answers.
On Tuesday, when we started place value we covered the basics from ones to ten millions. On Wednesday, we went a little deeper and discusses the place values after the decimal with tenths, hundredths, and thousandths. We discussed the difference between looking for a place and looking for a value for a number.
After completing our discussions on place value, we looked at comparing numbers on Thursday. We found out that when we compare numbers, we have to compare their values and not just what the number looks like! Therefore, a fraction like 1/2 = .50. Even though they look different, their value is the same!
Finally, today we started our unit in geometry which we will continue next week. We took a look at lines (which have no end points), line segments (which have two end points), and rays (which have one end point)! We played math Simon Says with our vocabulary words.
This week I passed out our homework folders. Each week we will be filling out our homework folders, writing in our assignments and filling in what color we ended on. This will allow our students and parents to keep track of assignments and behavior. Included in the folders of my homeroom students (210) were business cards with my contact information. For the rest of my students, they will be receiving those cards later next week.
Incase anyone needs to contact me before then, or if students have lost their card. The number to reach me at is (872)216-2840 or (872) 21-Math-0. I can also be reached by e-mail at jlchan2@cps.edu.
Hope everyone has an enjoyable, well rested weekend and comes back ready to learn on Monday!
-Ms.Chan
Friday, August 24, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
End of Week 1!
Wow the first week of school is officially over! We have been very busy practicing all of our routines and procedures this week. Starting next week we will be getting into our curriculum - that means we will begin doing a lot more math and a lot more learning! So remember, be prepared to learn everyday!
This week we went over our HALLS behavior, volume levels, ABC positions, and so much more! We demonstrated what excellence looked like and made good choices in the decisions we made. Let's continue the great work and prepare ourselves to become the future class of 2025!
While we reviewed our class rules and school rules this week we also took the time to review the non-negotiable, zero-tolerance behaviors. These include, but are not limited to cursing, bullying, fighting, vandalism, weapons, drugs, and threats. If any of these behaviors are exhibited, an instant dean referral will be issued.
For Monday, make sure you have all of your folders and notebooks - both in the colors blue, yellow, green, purple, orange, and red - and your uniforms. All shirts need to be navy blue and opened toe shoes are not allowed. Please review the student handbook for complete uniform requirements. Referrals will be given out for students out of uniform starting Monday.
Now as promised...here are the final pictures of our updated and fully decorated classroom! All of the teachers at the new Marquette School of Excellence have been working hard to get the school looking beautiful!
This weeks homework in our homeroom/math:
Tuesday - All About Me Bags (due Friday)
Wednesday - Write an inspiring quote or a 4th grade goal on your 10x10 square
Thursday - Think about what you want to be when you grow up and 3 reasons you need math for it
Friday - Decorate your college flag
-Ms.Chan
This week we went over our HALLS behavior, volume levels, ABC positions, and so much more! We demonstrated what excellence looked like and made good choices in the decisions we made. Let's continue the great work and prepare ourselves to become the future class of 2025!
While we reviewed our class rules and school rules this week we also took the time to review the non-negotiable, zero-tolerance behaviors. These include, but are not limited to cursing, bullying, fighting, vandalism, weapons, drugs, and threats. If any of these behaviors are exhibited, an instant dean referral will be issued.
For Monday, make sure you have all of your folders and notebooks - both in the colors blue, yellow, green, purple, orange, and red - and your uniforms. All shirts need to be navy blue and opened toe shoes are not allowed. Please review the student handbook for complete uniform requirements. Referrals will be given out for students out of uniform starting Monday.
Now as promised...here are the final pictures of our updated and fully decorated classroom! All of the teachers at the new Marquette School of Excellence have been working hard to get the school looking beautiful!
This weeks homework in our homeroom/math:
Tuesday - All About Me Bags (due Friday)
Wednesday - Write an inspiring quote or a 4th grade goal on your 10x10 square
Thursday - Think about what you want to be when you grow up and 3 reasons you need math for it
Friday - Decorate your college flag
-Ms.Chan
Monday, August 13, 2012
Welcome to the first day of school here at the new Marquette School of Excellence!!
This year we will have a lot to cover and I can't wait to get the school year started! Today, we practiced our classroom routines and procedures. We will have to continue practicing until we get it right, but we are certainly off to a good start!
A lot of the students commented on how different the classroom and school looks now. Here are some of the before pictures on the first day of classroom setup! I'm glad everybody liked the new classroom - I'll upload pictures of the finished classroom later this week :)
Tomorrow, we will again practice the expectations here at Marquette and make the transitions much smoother!
Don't forget your homework for tonight:
1) Read over the Behavior Management Cycle packet with your parents and have it signed by yourself and by your parent.
2) Parent Survey
-Ms.Chan
This year we will have a lot to cover and I can't wait to get the school year started! Today, we practiced our classroom routines and procedures. We will have to continue practicing until we get it right, but we are certainly off to a good start!
A lot of the students commented on how different the classroom and school looks now. Here are some of the before pictures on the first day of classroom setup! I'm glad everybody liked the new classroom - I'll upload pictures of the finished classroom later this week :)
Tomorrow, we will again practice the expectations here at Marquette and make the transitions much smoother!
Don't forget your homework for tonight:
1) Read over the Behavior Management Cycle packet with your parents and have it signed by yourself and by your parent.
2) Parent Survey
-Ms.Chan
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