Fort Ross Photo Book: Don't forget to order a copy of the Fort Ross photo book before the coupon runs out.
December 20, Class Party Plans: The Strawberry students are planning a party day for Dec. 20. We did not have time today to finish our plans, so we will send a list out of what items students have signed up to bring on Monday. So far we are having a pasta and salad bar lunch (so students do not need to bring lunch), that each student will contribute an item or two. Some students also plan to bring cookies for decorating. Again a list will go out with the specific food assignments.
Secret Santa: The students who chose to participate in Secret Santa have selected the name of someone in the class to be a "secret santa" for. They each have a yellow piece of paper with the name of the student and a list of "favorites" categories to help plan gifts as well as guidelines on the backside. Please note: There are 3 gift giving days (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). The first two days gifts should be simple token items - preferably handmade (but a candy, baked cookie or such is okay too). On Friday the gift should be an item within a $10 range. The children know how important it is to keep the "secret" part secret, and that choosing participate means they must keep to the number of gifts given (not over, not under).
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Terrific Tide Pooling
- Appreciation Cards (see homework)
- Class Party info (Dec. 20)
- Secret Santa (begins Dec. 16)
- DON'T FORGET: Dec. 19 the Kelp Forest and Ocean life Opening, 8:30-10:00 - This is a showcase of learning event for students and families! In the event you are unable to attend, the Kelp Forest in Strawberry will remain up into January.
Homework:
1.
4th Grade Math: Packet due on Friday (no math class both Wednesday & Thursday due to field trips)
5th Grade Math: Problem pages due Friday.
2. Appreciation Cards (Due Weds. Dec. 18): We began this in class on Wednesday. Each student has a set of small cards and a list of students in Strawberry. Goal: write one appreciation card for each person on the list. As discussed with the kids, the appreciations should be as specific as possible. For example, instead of "Thank you for being in my book club" - strive for a bit of detail such as, "Thank you for helping me with the book club project," or "Thank you for sharing great ideas in book club." The cards will be delivered on Friday the 20th as part of our "class party."
3. Reading: 20 minutes/night
December 20, Class Party Plans: The Strawberry students are planning a party day for Dec. 20. On Friday 12/13 we will send a list out of what items students have signed up to bring. So far we are having a pasta and salad bar lunch (so students do not need to bring lunch), that each student will contribute an item or two. Some students also plan to bring cookies for decorating. Again a list will go out with the specific food assignments.
Secret Santa: The students who chose to participate in Secret Santa have selected the name of someone in the class to be a "secret santa" for. They each have a yellow piece of paper with the name of the student and a list of "favorites" categories to help plan gifts as well as guidelines on the backside. Please note: There are 3 gift giving days (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). The first two days gifts should be simple token items - preferably handmade (but a candy, baked cookie or such is okay too). On Friday the gift should be an item within a $10 range. The children know how important it is to keep the "secret" part secret, and that choosing participate means they must keep to the number of gifts given (not over, not under).
Duxbury Reef Photos
The start of our tide pooling.
The sea was calm today.
Using the field guide to identify animals and plants.
Lunch on the bluff.
Exploring a new area after lunch.
One of very few sea stars we found today.
Chiton.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Field Trip Tomorrow & other NEW News
New in this Blog:
Homework:
1.
4th Grade Math: Packet due on Friday (no math class both Wednesday & Thursday due to field trips)
5th Grade Math: Problem pages due Friday.
2. Appreciation Cards (Due Weds. Dec. 18): We began this in class today. Each student has a set of small cards and a list of students in Strawberry. Goal: write one appreciation card for each person on the list. As discussed with the kids, the appreciations should be as specific as possible. For example, instead of "Thank you for being in my book club" - strive for a bit of detail such as, "Thank you for helping me with the book club project," or "Thank you for sharing great ideas in book club." The cards will be delivered on Friday the 20th as part of our "class party."
3. Reading: 20 minutes/night
Field Trip Tomorrow: We are headed to Duxbury Reef in Bolinas for tide pooling. Students need: lunch, snack, water bottle, warm jacket, warm hat, shoes that can get wet (regular shoes, rain boots etc. are fine) and a day pack to carry items in. Students may bring extra shoes etc as they wish. Depart by 9:00 - Return to TBS by 3:30.
December 20, Class Party Plans: The Strawberry students are planning a party day for Dec. 20. On Friday 12/13 we will send a list out of what items students have signed up to bring. So far we are having a pasta and salad bar lunch (so students do not need to bring lunch), that each student will contribute an item or two. Some students also plan to bring cookies for decorating. Again a list will go out with the specific food assignments.
Secret Santa: Today, the students who chose to participate in Secret Santa (the kids wanted to do this again this year) have selected the name of someone in the class to be a "secret santa" for. They each have a yellow piece of paper with the name of the student and a list of "favorites" categories to help plan gifts as well as guidelines on the backside. Please note: There are 3 gift giving days (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). The first two days gifts should be simple token items - preferably handmade (but a candy, baked cookie or such is okay too). On Friday the gift should be an item within a $10 range. The children know how important it is to keep the "secret" part secret, and that choosing participate means they must keep to the number of gifts given (not over, not under).
Today in Strawberry: This morning we continued work on our kelp forest, then had our second big trash pick up - this time at Strawberry Creek Park. The creek runs all the way to our adopted shoreline, so today we helped keep a pile of trash from going to the bay. Our most scary item was about 1000 or more styrofoam packing peanuts just feet uphill of the creek - ugh!
- Appreciation Cards (see homework)
- Class Party info (Dec. 20)
- Secret Santa (begins Dec. 16)
- DON'T FORGET: Dec. 19 the Kelp Forest and Ocean life Opening, 8:30-10:00 - This is a showcase of learning event for students and families! In the event you are unable to attend, the Kelp Forest in Strawberry will remain up into January.
Homework:
1.
4th Grade Math: Packet due on Friday (no math class both Wednesday & Thursday due to field trips)
5th Grade Math: Problem pages due Friday.
2. Appreciation Cards (Due Weds. Dec. 18): We began this in class today. Each student has a set of small cards and a list of students in Strawberry. Goal: write one appreciation card for each person on the list. As discussed with the kids, the appreciations should be as specific as possible. For example, instead of "Thank you for being in my book club" - strive for a bit of detail such as, "Thank you for helping me with the book club project," or "Thank you for sharing great ideas in book club." The cards will be delivered on Friday the 20th as part of our "class party."
3. Reading: 20 minutes/night
Field Trip Tomorrow: We are headed to Duxbury Reef in Bolinas for tide pooling. Students need: lunch, snack, water bottle, warm jacket, warm hat, shoes that can get wet (regular shoes, rain boots etc. are fine) and a day pack to carry items in. Students may bring extra shoes etc as they wish. Depart by 9:00 - Return to TBS by 3:30.
December 20, Class Party Plans: The Strawberry students are planning a party day for Dec. 20. On Friday 12/13 we will send a list out of what items students have signed up to bring. So far we are having a pasta and salad bar lunch (so students do not need to bring lunch), that each student will contribute an item or two. Some students also plan to bring cookies for decorating. Again a list will go out with the specific food assignments.
Secret Santa: Today, the students who chose to participate in Secret Santa (the kids wanted to do this again this year) have selected the name of someone in the class to be a "secret santa" for. They each have a yellow piece of paper with the name of the student and a list of "favorites" categories to help plan gifts as well as guidelines on the backside. Please note: There are 3 gift giving days (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). The first two days gifts should be simple token items - preferably handmade (but a candy, baked cookie or such is okay too). On Friday the gift should be an item within a $10 range. The children know how important it is to keep the "secret" part secret, and that choosing participate means they must keep to the number of gifts given (not over, not under).
Today in Strawberry: This morning we continued work on our kelp forest, then had our second big trash pick up - this time at Strawberry Creek Park. The creek runs all the way to our adopted shoreline, so today we helped keep a pile of trash from going to the bay. Our most scary item was about 1000 or more styrofoam packing peanuts just feet uphill of the creek - ugh!
Tuesday: designing signs about plastics in the ocean!
Horn Shark
Batray
Sheephead
Leopard Shark
Red Octopus
Sunflower Star and Garibaldi Fish
Harbor Seal
Wolf Eel
Cleaning Strawberry Creek!
Near the major styrofoam peanut disaster! Or near disaster, as we got 'em all.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Homework:
1.
4th Grade Math: Packet due on Friday (no math class both Wednesday & Thursday due to field trips) We are still not able to scan materials so I am unable to post the assignment. In class we recently reviewed different methods in multiplication (distributive property, lattice and standard algorithm). The students are currently creating board games based on probability rolls with dice. The students collected data about dice rolls and are using this information to plan a game. Requirements include using probability and other mathematical operations or concepts.
5th Grade Math: Problem pages due tomorrow.
2.
Wordly Wise (15 minutes) or Finish Organism research work
Reading: 20 minutes/night
Clothing Consideration this Week and Next: Our projects this week will be getting messier and messier. Everyone is bound to get a bit of paper mache or tempera paint
Upcoming Events:
1.
4th Grade Math: Packet due on Friday (no math class both Wednesday & Thursday due to field trips) We are still not able to scan materials so I am unable to post the assignment. In class we recently reviewed different methods in multiplication (distributive property, lattice and standard algorithm). The students are currently creating board games based on probability rolls with dice. The students collected data about dice rolls and are using this information to plan a game. Requirements include using probability and other mathematical operations or concepts.
5th Grade Math: Problem pages due tomorrow.
2.
Wordly Wise (15 minutes) or Finish Organism research work
Reading: 20 minutes/night
Clothing Consideration this Week and Next: Our projects this week will be getting messier and messier. Everyone is bound to get a bit of paper mache or tempera paint
Upcoming Events:
December 12: Field trip to Duxbury Reef (permission form)
December 19, 8:30-10:00 am:
Ocean and Kelp Forest classroom event.
Family members are invited to the "opening" of our Kelp Forest installation. Both Cerrito and Strawberry will be open for visiting the ocean related displays.
December 20: The students are in the midst of helping us plan our day before break. We are looking at food, crafts (including candle making) and other activities. This event is being planned by the kids and teachers. We will get notice out soon about any items students plan to bring in to share.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Tides, books and creatures
Homework:
4th Grade Math: Packet due on Friday (no math class both Wednesday & Thursday due to field trips) We are still not able to scan materials so I am unable to post the assignment. In class we recently reviewed different methods in multiplication (distributive property, lattice and standard algorithm). The students are currently creating board games based on probability rolls with dice. The students collected data about dice rolls and are using this information to plan a game. Requirements include using probability and other mathematical operations or concepts.
5th Grade Math: Problem pages due tomorrow.
Reading: 20 minutes/night
Clothing Consideration this Week and Next: Our projects this week will be getting messier and messier. Everyone is bound to get a bit of paper mache or tempera paint
Upcoming Events:
4th Grade Math: Packet due on Friday (no math class both Wednesday & Thursday due to field trips) We are still not able to scan materials so I am unable to post the assignment. In class we recently reviewed different methods in multiplication (distributive property, lattice and standard algorithm). The students are currently creating board games based on probability rolls with dice. The students collected data about dice rolls and are using this information to plan a game. Requirements include using probability and other mathematical operations or concepts.
5th Grade Math: Problem pages due tomorrow.
Reading: 20 minutes/night
Clothing Consideration this Week and Next: Our projects this week will be getting messier and messier. Everyone is bound to get a bit of paper mache or tempera paint
Upcoming Events:
December 12: Field trip to Duxbury Reef (permission form coming home today)
December 19, 8:30-10:00 am: Ocean and Kelp Forest classroom event. Family members invited to the "opening" of our Kelp Forest installation. Both Cerrito and Strawberry will be open for visiting the ocean related displays.
December 20: The students are in the midst of helping us plan our day before break. We are looking at food, crafts (including candle making) and other activities. This event is being planned by the kids and teachers. We will get notice out soon about any items students plan to bring in to share.
December 20: The students are in the midst of helping us plan our day before break. We are looking at food, crafts (including candle making) and other activities. This event is being planned by the kids and teachers. We will get notice out soon about any items students plan to bring in to share.
Thank you all for the healthy donations of newspaper. We are now well stocked and will not need more for quite a while.
Today in Strawberry: A big science day - we learned about the rotation of the earth around the sun and the reason for seasons. This led to the orbit of the moon and how all of the aspects of earth's tilt, gravitational pull of sun and moon, earth's gravity and centrifugal force caused by rotation affect the ocean's tides. The kids drew models of Neap and Spring tides, and analyzed a tide table to search out high and low tides.
The second part of our day included finishing book club projects and continuing work on the kelp forest.
4th Grade Math probability game boards
Deciding on what should happen.
Trying out the game.
Tides!
Neap and Spring Tides
Examining tide tables and charts
Kelp forest organisms!
Book club projects
Hatchet group 2.
Walk Two Moons
Holes!
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