Nonfiction Text Feature Videos

As a culminating activity to go along with our nonfiction text unit, the class created nonfiction text feature videos to demonstrate their knowledge of this concept.  Happy viewing!

By Jason and Aaron

By Ashley and Victoria

By Parker and Connor

By Niko and Henry

By Michael and A.J.

By Martin and Maya

By Anna and Ian

By Samantha and Charlie

By Eva, Izabela, and Kate

By Isabelle and Wesley

By Noah and Kelsey

By Sophia and Gianluca

Secret Snow Pal

Just a reminder that every child should be working on a Secret Snow Pal card at home.  Some have already turned them in.   They can decorate their card however they want, but please do not have them include any food or candy with their cards.  This are due on Tuesday.  Let me know if you have any questions.

MAP Testing

We completed MAP testing today.  If your child was absent or did not finish their testing, they will complete it next week.

Two More Echos Return

This week we were so happy to have two more Echos return to Dryden!

Michael's Echo came back from visiting Mimi in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.  While there, he had a great time learning about the state.  He got to visit so many fun places and got to go to the Liberty Bell.  He even had a short visit to New York City since it isn't that far away.  He had so much fun learning about the history of our country!

Sophia's Echo can back from Wasilla, Alaska.  While in Alaska, Echo got to learn about sled dogs and the Iditarod.  She got to visit with the Kelly Family.  She got to race on a sled with a real sled dog team and got to visit their training facility.  She had a wonderful time learning about this fascinating sport and state.

Card Board Challenge

First I want to thank you all for the great donations to the Cardboard Challenge!  We started building today and the class is actively working and thinking creatively!  The pile was huge and I could not even imagine them using all the boxes we had!  The students have been building with big dreams in mind!  Thank you for always supporting classroom activities!

Here is a video of creativity in action!

Chapter 7 Math Unit

During Chapter 7, your child will be learning about single-digit times multi-digit multiplication.  Here are videos your child can watch at home to help with homework and the unit.

Introduction to Multi-Digit Multiplication without Carrying

Two-digit times Single-digit Multiplication with Carrying

Three-digit times Single-Digit Multiplication

Long Multiplication

More Long Multiplication

MAP Testing

Next week, your child will be participating in MAP testing.  Your child will take the reading and math MAP test.  The dates and time are included below.  You can help your child by ensuring they get a good nights rest and a healthy breakfast before school.  If your child is absent on the date of testing, there will be retakes the following week.

Thursday, December 13th @ 10:30 am
Friday, December 14th @ 1:15 pm

Midwest Capitals

Your child has some flashcards we made in class to help them practice their states and capitals at home for the Midwest region as a part of our Social Studies unit.  Please review these with your child at home.  We will also be reviewing them at school.

Book Orders

The December book order is coming home today in your child's Friday folder.  If you are interested in ordering books as a holiday gift for your child and would like to keep it a secret, please just email me and let me know.  I am happy to bag them up and leave them in the office for you to pick up.  Just let me know!

Two More Echos!

We had two more Echos return this week form their adventures!

Aaron's Echo came back from beautiful Melvindale, Michigan!  While there he got to meet Aaron's new baby nephew, Niko.  He had a wonderful time going to parks and Chuck E Cheese with Goku, Aaron's other nephew.  He loved spending time with Aaron's brother and his family.  

Niko's Echo came back from visiting his aunt in Orlando, Florida.  While there, he went to Sea World and got to visit some of his cousin dolphins.  He even sent us video of his reunion.  He also got to have orange juice and visit Disney World.

I can't wait to find out where our Echos will come back from next!

1st Trimester Folders

This is just a reminder to return your child's first trimester folder if you have not done so already.  You will receive them back at the end of the year.

Multiplication and Division

We are now reaching the point in Unit 6 where we are discussing the relationship between multiplication and division.  They have learned multiple ways to help them solve a division problem.  You can help your child by playing multiplication and division games with them over the break.  We will be taking the Unit 6 test on the Friday we return and this can really help them with their accuracy.

Trimester Folder

Hi, Everyone!

I cannot believe that the first trimester has come to a close!  Your child has their first trimester folder for you to view in their backpacks.  Please look it over and then send it back to school signed.  Please keep all the materials inside.  We keep them at school to help us reflect on our growth.  You will receive them back at the end of the year.  Have a great break!

Cardboard Challenge

Just a reminder to please send in cardboard after break.  We will be collecting it the week after Thanksgiving.  Thanks!

Weather Instruments

In small groups, the class each learned about a severe type of weather and created a video to teacher others how to stay safe during their specific type of weather condition.  Stay tuned!  They should be up shortly on the LMC website.  I challenged students to create a new device to help with their specific type of severe weather and then we built our designs.  They had a wonderful time being creative and sharing their scientific knowledge.

Echos Here, Echos There, Echos are Coming From Everywhere!

We got a couple more Echos this week.

Isabelle's Echo came back from New York City, NY.  She visited a family friend, Jennifer.  While there, she learned all about the great melting pot.  She got to eat all sorts of cuisines of food and got to go to Time Square and Broadway!

Ian's Echo came from sunny Austin, Texas.  He got to visit a friend of Mrs. Applebaum's, the Padvic Family.  While there, he had a great time learning about the culture.  He got to eat fish tacos and took a jog around Lady Bird Lake.  

Kate's Echo came back from beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona.  She was visiting Kate's cousin, Reagan.  She had a wonderful time exploring the desert and even got to see a saguaro cactus up close!  She also enjoyed swimming in their swimming pool.

Henry's Echo came back from Portage, Michigan.  He visited Henry's friend, William.  He had a wonderful time visiting a farm with his family.  He had a great time apple picking, having apple cider donuts and even got to taste apple cider.  The apple cider had won third place in an apple cider contest!

We only have a few Echos still out there in the U.S.  We can't wait to hear from the ones that come back next!

Cardboard Challenge

There was a note today in your child's Friday Folder about the Cardboard Challenge that is coming up.  We will be collecting cardboard for our projects.  Please send boxes to school (none that have contained food) on the Monday and Tuesday after Thanksgiving.  Thank you so much for considering donating.  It takes a lot of cardboard to help them build and develop their ideas.

Here Come More Echos!

Several Echos returned from their adventures this week.

A.J.'s Echo came from West Valley, New York, a rural community outside of Buffalo, New York.  He had a wonderful time visiting his cousins there.  It is a town with no stoplights.  Echo had never been somewhere so rural before!  He had a wonderful time learning about building wind farms and even got to drive a bulldozer while he was there!

Jason's Echo came back from beautiful Union, South Carolina.  Echo went to visit Jason's Aunt Julia in rural South Carolina.  Another visit to a small town!  Echo got to know Augie, Julia's service dog.  Echo also got to go over a bridge and go visit a large city, Charleston.  He went with Aunt Julia to a hospital where he got to play the piano.

Izabela's Echo came back from warm and sunny Ft. Myer's Florida.  She had a wonderful time laying out in the sun and seeing and swimming in the ocean.  It was so warm, she went to the pool and a splash pad to cool off.  She even clibmed a palm tree!

I can't wait to hear from more of our Echos out there.  If your child has not received their Echo back, you may want to check in with the person who you sent it to.  Our goal is to get them all back before January.

More Echos!

More Echos have made it back to Arlington Heights!

Noah's Echo came all the way from Huntington Beach, California.  While there, Echo visited Noah's aunt Julie.  He had a wonderful time visiting a beautiful beach and watching the surfers.  He also had a great time visiting the Great Pacific Airshow (he even got to go inside one of the planes) and the Westie Show.

Anna's Echo also came back from California!  She visited Anna's freind, Erika, in El Cerrito.  She had a wonderful time riding the BART train, seeing the crookedest street in the world, and riding in a cable car.  She also got to visit Coit Tower and walked the Embarcardero.

Ashley's Echo came back from sunny, Vero Beach, Florida.  While there, Echo had a wonderful time shopping and eating with Ashley's Great Aunt, Christine.  She got a chance to go to the Vero Beach Museum and also got to take a painting class while there (her painting was quite exceptional)!

Severe Weather Research

We have been learning about the weather and climate around us.  The class is now working in small groups to research a type of severe weather.  They are learning about how and where it occurs and how to prepare for severe weather.  Once they have concluded their research, they will be creating a video.  More information to come soon!

Thank you, volunteers!

I wanted to reach out and say thank you to all the volunteers who made our Halloween event such a  success.  From parents who volunteered their time to others who donated supplies, this event could not have been a  success without you!  Our programs and activities could not happen without such a supportive community!  Thank you for everything you do to help our students succeed!

Halloween Extravaganza!

Wow!  We had such a wonderful time at the Halloween Parade and party yesterday.  Here are some pictures of the fun we had!

Photo Booth

We had a photo booth at our party.  Here are the pictures from our photo booth!