http://www.stmichaelschool.org/dyna of Clayton (click here to return home) Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:50:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.stmichaelschool.org/dyna/?p=19845 Students spent Monday at the Washington University Butterfly Garden looking at various patterns that we find in nature (and some not so natural).  We also spent time discussing with the garden caretakers various aspects of the garden, such as what plants attract butterflies and native and non-native plants. http://www.stmichaelschool.org/dyna/?p=19821 Students have a math worksheet to complete by tomorrow. Students need to visit 10 different websites and find an interesting horse fact on each site.  On looseleaf they should list the fact, written as a sentence, and then write the website where the fact was found.  This is due on Thursday. Thanks! Anna http://www.stmichaelschool.org/dyna/?p=19841 The students enjoyed creating sounds and exploring the two keyboards in performing arts class today. http://www.stmichaelschool.org/dyna/?p=19835 Students were reading musical notation today as they practiced notes on their recorders. Playing music is very good for overall brain development and much better than simply listening to music, research shows. http://www.stmichaelschool.org/dyna/?p=19832 Due Tomorrow: Read 30 Minutes Bring Books to School for Silent Reading (every day) Math (Bailey)- workbook pages 9 and 10 Choose a book report book Elements of Literature/TV project (watch a 30-60 minute fictional show, identify the elements of the story) B Group- Look up/List the Provinces of Canada http://www.stmichaelschool.org/dyna/?p=19830 This morning in mini studio a group of children used their family book to share with their friends their favorite zoo and farm animals. They then drew pictures of these animals! Here is what today's favorite animals were: zebu, bird, tired, giraffe, tiger, and an elephant! http://www.stmichaelschool.org/dyna/?p=19814 5th Grade Syllabus 9/7/10 - 9/10/10 ** Unless stated, all homework is due the following day Tuesday, September 7th In Class: Math: Problem Solving and Representing Decimals Language Arts: Group A: Introduction to literature circles Group B: Nouns: common and proper nouns Spelling: proofreading skills Writing: focus on sentences that share a complete thought Homework: Math: homework workbook pgs. 3 & 4 Language Arts: Group A:  Due ... http://www.stmichaelschool.org/dyna/?p=19812 During math today, the students sorted goldfish by color. The students also counted each group of goldfish and solved math problems using their groups of fish! In writing, the students wrote a sentence titled "My name is_." They also drew a picture of something they enjoy. Andre drew a picture ... http://www.stmichaelschool.org/dyna/?p=19800 Text: page 5, #'s 2 - 26, even numbered problems only          page 6, #'s 33 and 36 http://www.stmichaelschool.org/dyna/?p=19805