Archive | May 2020

Read Aloud Chapter 5

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gdEm2mkWqaDIrVkRDPDon5crZWQEV0R8/view

Mother’s Day Gifts

I’m sorry to tell you that our class’s Mother’s Day presents are not ready to be delivered to the moms. The ceramic crafts were not fired in the kiln before the school closure happened. When Mrs. Thomas can get into the building for an extended period of time, then the crafts will be finished and ready to be delivered.

Math Module 6 Books

The Math modules can be picked up tomorrow in front of the school. K-2nd can pick up their books from 11:00-1:00, and 3-5th can pick up their books from 1:00 – 3:00. If a family has students in both the lower and upper area classes just pick 1 time to get all your books. Please stay in your cars. We will bring the books to you.

Busy Students

Places or “regions” in our school.

Name: Sam 

Name a place or region in our school that was not mentioned in the video. Add a picture if you can. 

The gym where we play and exercise.

Name – Aseel

“Amphibians “ frogs, Salamander, Toads, newts.

3 things you learned about amphibians

1.They start their life  in water 

2.They  are born with gills

3.They have moist skin

Places or “regions” in our school.

Name: Hussein Salem

Name a place or region in our school that was not mentioned in the video. Add a picture if you can. 

The music room and the gym room were not mentioned in the video.  

Drive By Visitors

Thanks so much to the drive by visitors honking horns, shouting “Hello” and “We Miss You” and dropping off gifts. I was touched by such generosity and warm wishes. YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

Pictures Around Town

I saw these 2 pictures yesterday that warmed my heart

This was made by Howard school. Do you see anyone you know?

I found this in my front yard! I will never take it down. I Love it !!!

Morning Message (Wednesday)

Wednesday Lessons

Spelling – No Assignment.

Reading – Youtube “Dragons Love Tacos” + questions

Writing – Start your informational writing on an animal of your choice, See the choices and worksheets to use on google classroom.

Math – Lesson 28

Social Studies – “School Areas (regions). Listen to the video and then complete the questions.

Art Project for Mother’s Day

Tomorrow when I go into school to get your Math books organized, I will also be picking up your ceramic art project you created for Mother’s Day. I will wrap your present in tissue paper, put it in a bag, and deliver it to your porch on Thursday. Be on the lookout for it. You (the child) can decorate the bag and make a card for your mom. Don’t let your mom see it until Sunday (Mother’s Day).

Math Exit Ticket

The exit ticket I put on google classroom can only be completed with an i pad or a touch screen. If you have that, you would use the pen at the top to write your answers. So if you want to take a picture of that lesson (5) exit ticket and send it,that would be great.

Busy Students

“Mammals” Rabi Tamer

3 important facts about mammals:

  1. Mammals are warm-blooded.
  2. Mammals have hair.
  3. Mammals are vertebrates, they have backbone.

Amazing Facts About Mammals

Nader

Write 3 important facts about mammals:

1- Cheetahs can run 70 miles per hour.

2- The largest animals on land are bull elephants.

3- The tallest standing animal is a giraffe.

*Sorry no Chapter book today. I broke the side of my reading glasses. Should be fixed tomorrow. Bye For Now!

Morning Message (Tuesday)

Good morning first graders and parents. Rise and Shine! Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Tuesday Lessons

Spelling – (Writing assignment) Spelling sentences.

*Challenge Activity (Word Find) Find 2 or more words you can make using the letters in the words. example: bigger – big, rig, I, rib.

Reading – Raz kids and moby max. Remember to move up in razkids you have to go to the “Level Up” room and listen, read, and take a quiz for each story. You get credit for each activity.

Writing – Write a sentence for each spelling word.

*Challenge activity (Add adjectictives (describes nouns) and adverbs (describes verbs) in your sentences. Example: The dog ran. in my yard. The big black dog quickly ran over the fence into my yard.

Math – Lesson 27

*Challenge – Exit Ticket lesson 5 (review) Google Classroom

Bye for now!

Ms.MacDonald’s Read Aloud

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12WXGo5fRjV3H9Xu-1W_D2p6GLFr2uk1R/view

Math Workbook Distribution

 by Mirvat Sabbagh

Hello Howard Families,

We will be distributing the Eureka math workbooks to our students, as we feel it will be very beneficial for them to continue the learning in the area of math. We will have a drive-up format in front of the school (N. York St.) for the distribution of the math workbooks. It will take place on Thursday, May 7th, from 11 am-1 pm for grades K-2 and from 1-3 pm for grades 3-5 (please select one of the time frames if you have children in both groups). We ask that you remain in your car during the distribution for your safety and the safety of others. In accordance with the governor’s orders, no students or parents are allowed in the school building. We appreciate your ongoing patience, flexibility, and support!

Take care and stay safe,

Mrs. Sabbagh

For 1st grade Module 4 and 5 are in the same book. We are almost done with Module 4 and Module 5 is only 13 lessons. So we will be passing out Module 6 and the book with the Sprints to the first graders. If we don’t finish Module 6 by the end of the year, you have some practice for the Summer.

Epic Books

You have done it again. You guys are Reading Rock Stars.

Your class is filled with Epic! readers! You’ve read 25 more books for a total of 50 books this year so far. You’ve earned a new badge!

Readerpillar Badge

Download and print your new class badge to hang on your classroom Readerpillar. Keep up the great reading!Get Your Badge

Busy Students

“Not Your Typical Dragon”

Name : Sam

What are 4 things that came out of the dragon’s mouth?

1.marshmello 

2.bubble 

3.fluffy teddy bear 

4.water 

How did Crispin save the day?

Their house got on fire and Crispin had water and sprayed  the fire.

Trees 10 minute Write

By Adam Salem

Do you like trees? There are many kinds of trees. Some animals live in trees. Trees lose their leaves when it’s fall. Trees give us oxygen. One kind of tree is called an evergreen tree. Another kind of tree is called maple tree. You have to boil sap from maple trees to make maple syrup. What is your favorite tree? 

“Not Your Typical Dragon”

Name : Hussein Salem

What are 4 things that came out of the dragon’s mouth?

1. bubbles

2. Teddy bears

3. Whip cream

4. Music 

How did Crispin save the day?

Chrispin saved the day by putting off the fire that was happening at the house. 

Maha Abdullah “Mammals”

 Write 3 important facts about mammals.

  1. Mammals have teeth
  2. All mammals have hair
  3. Most mammals care for their young

Name:  Morgan

Human and Physical(Natural ) Characteristics

Directions: List 3 Human and 3 physical characteristics in your neighborhood.

“Physical Characteristics”

   1.  grass

   2.   Tree

   3. Flowers

“Human  ”

  1.  cars
  2.  streetLamps
  3. benches

Season Storm

                                     By Rabi

     There are many kinds of storms.  In the spring and summer, we get a lot of thunderstorms and rainstorms.  In the fall, we get wind storms.  All the leaves fall off the trees in the fall.  In the winter, we get blizzards and snowstorms.  Many people in other lands get hurricanes and tornadoes.

Jawad

Amphibians 

Three things I learned about amphibians .
Amphibians start their life in water A frog is an amphibian Amphibian means two lives.

Time for Some Dancing & Singing

Morning Message “Monday”

Good morning First graders and families. I hope you had a nice and relaxing weekend. I am so proud of how you have made the transition to using the Remote Learning sites including Google Classroom. When it comes to all the assignments remember do not stress and take your time. Some days you will get more done than other days. For the google classroom assignments I usually give you a week to complete the assignment. If it takes you longer, that’s ok too.

Student videos

Hassan has a video on google classroom about the seasons. Enjoy

Weekly Lessons

Monday Lessons

Spelling– (bigger, biggest, jumps, jumper, jumping, quick, quicker, quickest Challenge: September and October) Alphabetical order.

Reading – Youtube “Not Your Typical Dragon” Listen to the story. Then complete the questions on the document.

Writing – 1o Minute Write “Animals” Remember for 10 minute writes you just write, write, write; no erasing or worrying about spelling or punctuation The object is to get your thoughts down quickly.

Math – Lesson 26 + exit ticket on google classroom.

Science – Youtube “Amazing Facts About Mammals” Listen to the video and then write 3 important facts about mammals.

Happy Birthday to Mia!

Have a good day. Bye For Now!

Student of the Week

*Hussein has shared a reading on Google classroom

Epic Books

Our class has read its first 25 books on Epic Books. Here’s your medal for it. You can print your own medal.

https://cdn.getepic.com/website/readerpillar/badges/Readerpillar_Badge_25.png

Blog Headings at the Top

At the top of my blog I have headings (in white) that contain information for you on previous blog posts and district information. If you need the information you just click on the heading and find the information you need. At present the headings are: Dearborn Schools Continuity of Learning Plan, Generic Remote Learning Schedules, My Office Hours and Contact info, Special Area Blogs and Schedules, Directions for Educational Websites, and the Weekly Lessons. Check them out when you get a chance. I hope they help.

Busy Students

“Olivia”  Maha

Who are the characters in the story ?

  1. Dad 
  2. Mom
  3. Brother
  4. Olivia
  5. Cat
  6. dog

Name 3 things Olivia likes to do?

  1. She like to go to the beach
  2. She  likes to bask in the sun
  3. She like to go to the museum

name:Mahdi Abdallah
Human and Physical(Natural ) and Human Characteristics

Directions: List 3 Human and 3 physical characteristics in your neighborhood.

“Physical Characteristics”
Forests
Waterfalls
Sandy beaches

“Human characteristics”
books
houses
Cars and toys

Olivia’s Special Day With DadBy Elliott

           This story is about Dad and Olivia. They want to paint a picture of themselves.  They each paint their own picture

Next they want to do something fun together. Dad wants to show Olivia the house he is building. They look at the blueprints together.

              Now they will decide where to go to lunch. They will stay home and make lunch to eat. 

               After lunch they want to go somewhere together. Olivia started dancing for dad. Then dad taught her to dance the twist. They had a fun day at home instead.

Name: Ali Aboutiman

Olivia”
Who are the characters in the story?
Olivia
Mom
Dad
Ian
Edwin
Perry

Name 3 things Olivia likes to do
Go to the beach and build sand castles.
When it rains she likes to go to the museum.
She likes to hear bedtime stories.

How to Play Fun Run

By Lilly

I am going to teach you how to play the game Fun Run!! First you have to download the game. Then you choose friends that you want to play with. When you start to play you race all your friends. At the end who finishes first wins. That is how you play Fun Run.  

Have a nice weekend, hug your family members, and have fun!!!

Morning Message

Good morning First graders and parents. TGIF We’ve made it to Friday ,and amazingly we’ve made it to MAY!!! Friday is usually the day we catch up on our work. Relax, Take a breath, You can do it!

*On another note a student sent me a video. It was cute, school related, but I can’t put these videos on the blog not allowed, because the site is open to many others. I can put them on Google Classroom but if you try to share with others not in our classroom, I will have to block it there also. Also if you would like pictures you send me on google classroom instead of the blog let me know.

Friday Lessons

Reading – Olivia’s Special Day with Dad on youtube. Listen to the story and write a retelling of the story. Be sure to use events from the beginning, middle and end.

Spelling Test – Get someone to test you on your words. Remember nice handwriting.

Writing – Finish up stories.

Math– Zearn and Moby Max Math fluency.

Science/ Social Studies – finish up assignments

BYE FOR NOW!!!