New Fact Master's

It seems like everyday I am giving somebody congratulations messages for passing levels on XtraMath.

So far today...

Congratulations to Jayvier for passing addition and congratulations to Asher for passing subtraction! Job well done!

Lessons for Tuesday March 31st

Hi Students! Here are your daily tasks for Tuesday, March 31st - Make sure you stay up to date with your studies! Read all the way through to make sure you don't miss the good stuff I have once you are done all the other stuff!

Math:

1. I have 8 students who did not login to Prodigy yesterday 😞 - So if you did not log in to Prodigy yesterday, please do it today - at least 10 questions, please!

2. One round of XtraMath

3. I have posted the new chapter on Google Classroom for you. Today I would like you to do page 86 & 87 which is a review from Grade 3. I have attached some extra help pages on Google Classroom to help you, and I have also sent them to your parents! These pages will help you progress through the steps - they are the scaffolding steps to make it easier on you. This math can be handed in upon return.

OPTIONAL: I've sent your parents a tricky puzzle that has you connecting the dots, but never drawing the same line twice... ask them to print it out for you if you have a printer and ger your coloured pencils or markers out. Good luck - it's tricky!

Science:

1. Musical Instruments - I am still missing 12 students final Musical Instrument Flipgrid video - Please check your emails to see if you finished or not. I had emailed all students who I did not have a final copy from last night in their @sunwayeducation.info emails. You need to create an instrument and follow the steps of the assignment. If you or your parents are confused or don't know what I am talking about please ask for clarification. This was due last Friday and Ms. Soltes needed it to continue on with her lessons.

2. The new lesson for today: Objects that emit and remit light. 

Step 1: Watch the video I posted on Google Classroom

Step 2: Answer the questions on the sheet attached to ensure you understand the difference between objects that emit and reflect light.

*** I will be posting some Quizizz for you to check to see if you have been paying attention to the last two science lessons this week.. so if you haven't, make sure you review the videos!

Language:

1. I am now missing 6 student's writing from 2 weeks ago and 6 from last week. Thank you to those students who got their work in. If you're not done yet, please get it done as soon as possible so I can give you feedback!

2. 11 Students have still not logged into Study Ladder to work on their tasks. I would like you to go through at least 3 activities on Study Ladder and practice their Language Skills.  I sent study ladder logins to your parent's emails and your email, so check with them for instructions!

3. Read at least 20 minutes of sustained reading, you can choose to read Epic, Raz Kids, or a book. 

Social Studies:

We are going to begin some social studies tasks this week. Please begin thinking about the following questions to share later this week on the Flipgrid:

• When you look outside your window what do you see?
• What kind of buildings do you see?
• What types of bodies of water are near you?
• What type of animals do you see in your community?  

Student Video <-- CLICK HERE TO SEE A VIDEO ABOUT FLIPGRID!

Music: Please see Ms. Soltes Blog for more information

Malay: Posted on Google Classroom

Art: Mo Willems

How to draw... a UNICORN!! My Favorite.. 

A great Read-Aloud for you - A favourite of mine...:

Go Noodle For you - 2 options:

Our Newest Addition Master

Congratulations Kenny! You are now an Addition Master - You and the rest of you who have passed levels while we are away from school will get your certificate and prize when we get back. In the meantime, the rest of you keep practicing! I'm so proud of all of you I see working hard each day :)

Monday, March 30th Lessons

Alright: Please make sure you read the instructions fully before asking me what to do!

Math:

Step 1: Catch up on Page 25 - Unit review if you aren't finished. The pages are posted on Google Classroom under the textbook PDF. Send me pictures of your completed work or ask your parents to assist you with this!

Step 2: Practice 1 round on XtraMath

Step 3: Practice on Prodigy - at least 10 questions!

Language:

Step 1: Check your email to make sure you have finished the last 2 assignments of writing prompts and turned it in. No email from me, means I have gotten it!

Step 2: Go onto Study Ladder and work through some of your tasks. Don't have a Study Ladder login? Ask your parents to share it with you. They were all emailed last week with your logins, or check your email!

Step 3: Do AT LEAST 20 minutes of reading. You choose whether it is on Raz Kids, Epic, or with an actual book.

Science:

Step 1: Are you finished your musical instrument? No? Did you get an email from me? You need to have created your musical instrument as per the INSTRUCTIONS posted on Google Classroom. Many of you have not posted on Flipgrid - How do I use Flipgrid? CLICK HERE!

Step 2: See Google Classroom for your lesson on Natural and Artificial Light for today.
       You will watch ALL videos - then complete the answer sheet - INSTRUCTIONS also posted on Google Classroom!

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems:

Read to you:
He had a guest star on his show who wrote.... this book:

And Go Noodles For you to do some DPA! 

For those of you who LOVE Frozen:

And for those of you who LOVE Fresh Start:

Stars of the Week

Wow.. some of you have been working so hard!

My Rockstar Readers who read a lot on Epic and Raz Kids:

Alston, Aroush, Galen, Gianna, Jayden, Ming Kee, Tiffany, Yu Wei, and YunZhi

My Rockstar XtraMath kiddos who on EVERY school day at very least:

Alston, Aroush, Galen, Gianna, Jayden, Ming Kee, Norocos, Tiffany, Yu Wei, YunZhi

My top 5 on Prodigy:

Rachel, Yu Wei, Asher, Norocos, and Ming Kee

My top 5 on study Ladder: 

Jayvier, Jayden, Norocos, Asher, and Gianna

and lastly...

My top 5 on Freckle:

Norocos, Jayvier, Gianna, Aroush, and Rachel

Good job ladies and gentlemen! I am so glad to see you working so hard on all these different applications and learning!

Congratulations to new Fact Masters

Congratulations to Min You who is our newest addition master and Yu Wei our newest Subtraction master. Congratulations gentlemen! *Fist Bump*

Friday, March 27 - Ketchups and Pickles

NEW TASK:

Last writing post for the week - Please finish the Friday journal post! You should take a look at my suggestions to improve your writing and then you will need to turn it in when you are done to signal to me that you are finished. I know some of you are completing this via handwriting on paper. It can be turned in when we return to school for me to assess. 

AND THEN: It is Friday - Ketchup and Pickles time!

KETCHUPS: Stuff that needs to be caught up on:

1. Math Page 18/19 - Google Form posted on Google Classroom attached to the assignment (will need to scroll as it is last weeks work now)
2. Math Page 20 - Google Form - same as above - scroll through the feed for the post from March 24th. https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/NDY4MjIwNTI4MDZa/p/NTUxNDc2MTQ5NTda/details
3. Math Page 25 - Take a picture to send and I will reflect and assess for them. Please allow a bit of time as it is tedious to go through it on a computer.
4. Science Instrument made & Flipgrid posted (I only have 4 done as of now) - these are needing to be complete for Ms. Soltes to continue with her lessons next week.
5. Friday writing from last week that was due on Tuesday.
6. This week's writing assignments - Journal entries

PICKLES: When you are done - You become a Pickle. Choose any of the following or a combination of:

• XtraMath - you get 5 points for every day you do it ;)
• Raz Kids/Epic/Read a book
• Prodigy
• Freckle
• Study Ladder
• Art with Mo Willems or draw
• Go Noodle or the videos below
• Your choice

Lessons for THURSDAY, March 26th

Work for Thursday:

MATH:

1. Catch up on previous math pages 18-20 (please look on Google Classroom for instructions)

2. Complete the chapter review on page 25 

         **You can work on this Thursday & Friday as we will start a new unit on Monday

         **You can take a picture and send via Class Dojo or Email - Or I will check it when we are back.

3. Xtra Math practice - one round - which means you get all the way to the end where he says you're done!

4. 20 minutes of the math tasks on Study Ladder or Prodigy or math practice on Freckle

SCIENCE

1. Your musical instruments are due on Friday - please see blog and/or Google Classroom for the instructions

2. I posted a Sound book to be read on Wednesday, please read if you haven't already

3. Read Sound and Light books on Epic in the assignment task page (your mailboxes)

**I will be switching to the light part of the Light and Sound unit on Monday, so please finish up your instruments and the Flipgrid responses so Ms. Soltes can carry on with you next week!

Language

1. Thursday Writing Prompt - Posted on Google Classroom

2. Read on Epic or Raz Kids or a book for AT LEAST 20 minutes

3. Study Ladder or Freckle Language if you have time.

Another Art activity is posted for you below:) - Lunch Doodles will now be posted on the blog here because they were taking up too much space on our Google Classroom!

Please follow the instructions of the Malay, Mandarin, Music, and PE teachers - which are always posted on Google Classroom :)

As always - I am available 8:00-3:00 if you have any questions or concerns!

Ps. Look below for instructions on how to get to Google Hangouts if you need to ask me questions or just want to chat!

I miss you all!

Here's a great story for you today too... because we all might be feeling like we got a bad case of the stripes...

Lunch Doodles: 

Newest Subtraction Master

Wooooooo! Congratulations to Aroush! Our newest Subtraction master who is now onto Multiplication! Great job!

Your Lessons (Mission) for March 25th if you choose to accept

Which you really should choose to.. because otherwise, you'll have some catching up to do!

Math: 

1. Practice one round on XtraMath

2. Spend at least 20 minutes on Prodigy

3. Make sure all previous lessons are finished up.

Science:

1. Read the book posted on Google Classroom about Sound. It may be too high-level reading for some of you, Please ask a sibling or older family member to help you read it if so.

2. Work on your Musical instruments assignment - Due Friday. All necessary steps are posted on Google Classroom for you - PLEASE READ the assignment fully and follow the steps!

**Ms. Soltes has also provided some material to work with our science unit on her blog for you if you need assistance understanding Volume and Pitch. Please check the rubric before completing your final Flipgrid.

Language:

1. Wednesday writing prompt is posted for you (it is the same document as Tuesday's). I have made some suggestions via highlighting on Tuesday's copy and will return those who "turned in" to me. 

2. Read at least 20 minutes via Raz Kids, Epic, or a book at home

3. Login to Study Ladder and complete at least one activity (Login information was sent home earlier today)

Art - with Mo Williams will be posted on Google classroom like all other days and I also posted a link to Go Noodle on the blog for some Daily Physical Activity!

If you need me I will be on Google Hangouts from 8:00am - 3:00pm! Also... check your emails kiddos! You might find some things from me in there!

Tuesday, March 24th Lessons

Hi Students! Please complete the following work.

Math: 

Your Math lesson is posted on Google classroom to help you move through Chapter 1 - Lesson 8. The textbook pages are also posted on Google Classroom. Please remember to click onto the "Classwork" tab at the top of your Google classroom and you will find all of the pages are under the Math PDF section.

STEP-BY-STEP

1. Login to Google Classroom - Follow what the Math task is telling you to do, complete the questions on page 20.
2. Complete the Google Form that is attached on Google Classroom to consolidate your learning. This is the grade I will enter in for this lesson. 
3. Practice on XtraMath - one round at least
4. Spend at least 20 minutes practicing on Prodigy.

Science: 

1. Catch up on your science from last week if you are not finished. This means posting a Flipgrid showing the materials you are going to use for your final product.
2. Read the documents posted on Google Classroom. Pay close attention to the RUBRIC to ensure you are meeting all requirements and are demonstrating your understanding of how you can modify sound including volume and pitch.
3. Once you are done creating your original musical instrument, respond to the Flipgrid I have posted to demonstrate how it works. Remember you must show HOW it works, as well as how it makes different volumes and pitches.
4. This is due on FRIDAY so you have all week to work on it. 
5. Ms. Soltes will guide you on the next steps once you are done 1-4!

Language

1. Complete the journal prompt left for you on Google Classroom - just the one that says March 24th. If you cannot type in the document, please just complete it on paper to hand into me when we return.
2. Read for 20 minutes on Raz Kids or read some of the science books on Epic
3. You can also work on Freckle Language tasks if you have time!

I have also posted Art on Google Classroom for you - Mo Williams is actually showing art with recycled materials today! COOL!

Check out GO NOODLE - for some Good Energy at Home <-- Click here

The PE team and Ms. Yen Yen have also posted some work for you to do and Ms. Soltes updated her blog to give you some tools to make your musical instruments even better! And.. if you want to talk.. I will be on Google Hangouts from 8:00 - 3:00. Talk to you soon! 

And remember....

Keep on Reading and Practicing on your Math applications!

Just taking a little look at those of you who have been reading at least 20 minutes a night. WOW!

I just wanted to say THANK YOU to Rachel, Norocos, YunZhi, Sophia, Gianna, and MinYou for spending time on Raz Kids last week! Especially Rachel who read the most in the class on Raz Kids! For those of you who are reading books at home, thank you to you as well! I just can't see what you are doing, but I appreciate it as well!

Also, thank you to my top 5 Prodigy players: Aroush, Rachel, Norocos, Ming Kee, and Gianna

And those of you who have been practicing a lot on XtraMath: Aroush, Gianna, Jayden, Ming Kee, Norocos, and YunZhi - you practiced nearly every day! AMAZING!

Keep up the good work 4A! I will announce next week as well who have been working hard this week as well ;)

Another subtraction master!

Wow, we have another Subtraction master!!

Congratulations YunZhi for passing his XtraMath Subtraction! He is now onto Multiplication! Great job!

Hey students! Keep practicing so I can congratulate you next! All who pass any level (addition, subtraction, multiplication and/or division) will get a prize from me when we return. Those who make it through division get a special prize 😉

Congratulations to our First subtraction master on Xtra Math!

Norocos has mastered subtraction! Way to go!

Keep on practicing! When we get back those who have passed levels will receive their rewards!!

Weekly Reflection & Review

Friday, March 20th

Are you a Ketchup or a Pickle?

Once you are done with your language tasks you will be a Ketchup or a Pickle:
Ketchup's are expected to "catch up" on everything by Tuesday so you are ready
to go for further lessons.
Pickles can "pick" a few things to do and then enjoy your weekend!

Some students have not completed ANY of these tasks. Please spend time getting yourself onto Google Classroom and getting caught up. Otherwise, you will have a lot to catch up on, on your own when we get back to school. That will mean a lot of homework for you!

Ketchups: Please get this done ASAP (As Soon As Possible) 1. Math Page 18-19 2. Introductory Flipgrid video 3. Science Labs on moderating sound 4. Watch science videos & read some science books on Epic 5. Practice on XtraMath 6. Post on Flipgrid about their Musical Instruments 7. Google Classroom Friday Writing activity on your first week away from school

Pickles: Pick a few of these to do, and then enjoy your weekend! 1. Mo Williams Art or free art 2. Prodigy or Xtramath 3. Freckle or Spelling City 4. Raz Kids or free reading or Epic 5. Math Games or other games 6. Free time

If you are unsure what some of these things are, you need to go onto the Google Classroom to see what has been assigned for you!

New Fact Master

Congratulations Maranelo on becoming the latest Addition Fact Master!! When we get back to school remind me to give you a prize!

I see many of you practicing at home... Who is going to be the next fact master?!? 😉

Google Hangouts & Flipgrid

Hi Students!!

So, seeing we are now having to talk through the internet I have created an option for you to message me directly!

Just like you login to your Google classroom, you will click on the little grid in the corner to get to your Gmail account.

Click on Gmail! Once you are in your Gmail account you should see an invite from Jessie Chislett on the bottom of your screen or the bottom left of your Gmail account! From there you can "chat" with me and ask me any questions you might have. From 8am-3pm every day I will be available.

FLIPGRID

Some of you have already started using Flipgrid! Thank you!

If you haven't yet.. go to your Google Classroom and find where I posted something about Flipgrid. Click on the link and follow the directions. 

You are going to introduce yourself AND share an interesting fact about yourself to get started. Other students in class can view your videos too! And.. you should be able to comment on each other's posts so you can still talk to each other and build community! Remember to practice being positive and showing kindness to each other.

We will be using Flipgrid as we go to share our learning over the next few weeks so please get comfortable with it!

I hope you have gotten started on your tasks from today and are enjoying your science labs! Talk soon :)

Clicking Noise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsJEMH_emBM

Main Idea and Details

New Fact Masters!

Congratulations to You Wei, Ming Lee, and Galen our newest addition fact masters!! Way to go boys! Superb work! For the rest of you.. remember to keep practicing!