Remember to take your time and get lots of info. Be an animal expert.

KIndergarten Round up

May 8, 2020 by Mirvat Sabbagh

Hello Howard Families!

The Howard team is excited to invite you to our live Kindergarten Round Up on Google Meet! Please join us on Tuesday, May 12 from 5:00-6:00pm for a live presentation from the Howard principal, kindergarten team and support staff regarding the coming 2020/2021 kindergarten year. Please see the attached invitation if you are interested and feel free to share it with any other interested parties. If you are unable to attend the live with us, the presentation with live links will be posted to the Howard blog no later than the morning of Wednesday, May 13. 

The link the live session is HERE the live session will start at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 12

The phone number to call in to the live session is +1 470-327-0567‬ PIN: ‪974 986 652‬#

If you would like to register your child online you can click on the link HERE

If you would like to call for help registering your child please contact student services at 313-495-4004

We hope to see you there!

Busy Students

Olivia ‘s Special Day with Dad”  Retelling

                    By Aseel

      This is a story about Olivia  and her Dad. She woke up and she went downstairs. She heard nothing.  She went to the  kitchen and  she saw  her Dad  eating cereal. He said they wanted to run Ian’s soccer game. He said  we could go somewhere but they did not know where to go. Her Dad picked the art  museum. Olivia remembered that she  wants to do a contest who draws better.    They finished with their pictures . they hung their pictures above her bed. Her dad wanted to take Olivea to see the house he built.then it was lunchtime Dad  said where do you want to eat do you want to eat somewhere. Olivea  said yes but they don’t know where to eat her. Dad said  on the count of three we say  what we want to eat one two three . Dad said spaghetti.  Olivea  said pancakes they didn’t know of any restaurants that served both let’s make lunch Olivea  suggests that way it will be just what we want Olivea helped Dad make the pancake batter and sauce. Then they sat  down  to homemade food.  

Koalas are native to Australia. They can live for 10-15 years.Koalas are not allowed to be kept as pets. By Elliott

Places or “regions” in our school.

Social Studies

Name:  Maha

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

Science

I look like my mom and i look like my sister my sister has the same eyes like me and my mom has the same lips like `me   

“Not Your Typical Dragon”

Name : Lilly

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

1. Whip cream
2. Beach balls
3. Bandaids 
4. water

How did Crispin save the day?

Crispin saved the day by squirting out water and turning off the fire.

“Changing our Environment”

Name: Lilly

Community Problem – Some community members want to cut down the trees at the park by Howard school.

What is a positive (good) reason for cutting down the trees?

Building houses, making fires, and building doors.

What is a negative (bad) reason for cutting down the trees?

The trees die and animals won’t have a home.

“Changing our Environment”

Name: Sam

Community Problem – Some community members want to cut down the trees at the park by Howard school.

What is a positive (good) reason for cutting down the trees?

• To have more space.
• So the trees won’t fall on the power line.

What is a negative (bad) reason for cutting down the trees?

• If you cut down the trees squirrels will lose their home.
• When we cut the trees we won’t don’t have shade.

BYE FOR NOW! Have a nice weekend!

TGIF! We made it to Friday. We have about 4 more weeks of school left. We can do it. I know you can do it. On another note I love the collage I got yesterday. Take a look!

Friday Lessons

Spelling – Spelling Test. Good Luck!

Reading “Don’t Take Your Dragon to the Library” Listen to the story and answer the questions.

Writing– Continue on your informational writing of the animal of your choosing. Google Classroom.

Math – Zearn catch up and Moby max.

Social Studies/ Science – Finish up you lessons for the week.

*Here’s Something to wake you up and put you in a good mood.

Kidz Bob video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLG5-yGx_m0

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NYghbNbKndegrT-MCTr5lVLNeOlz13Tn/view

Busy Students

Olivia Saves the Circus”

Name: Mahdi Abdallah

Name 3 jobs Olivia has at the circus.
1. Queen of the trampoline
2. A unicycle rider
3. Tight rope walker

What job would you like to do and why?
I would like to be a tight rope walker.”

    “Olivia’s Day with Dad”

                                    By Rabi

     Olivia wakes up and goes downstairs to the kitchen. She sees dad eating breakfast.  She asks “where is everybody?” Dad replies “mom, Ian , and Baby William went to run errands and to the soccer game.” Then he says “it’s a special day for me and you”.  Dad wanted to go to the museum to look at paintings but they decided to paint in Olivia’s room.  They painted pictures of themselves and hung them in Olivia’s room.  Next, they cooked spaghetti and pancakes. Last, they decided to dance. Olivia’s mom came back with Ian and Baby William and they all danced together. 

Walrus  

                  By Hassan Saleh   

 Walrus  can  swim  with  their  flippers.      Their flippers steer. Walrus are three feet long mammals, and they live in the north pole, and they have  two main  sub species. Walrus eat clams, and they weigh 600 pounds, and have strong tusks.

Rise and Shine first graders and Families. Again, Thank you for that sneak attack to my home. I will never forget it.

Thursday Lessons

Spelling – No assignment. Just study for your test tomorrow.

Reading– Moby Max and Raz kids

Writing – Don’t rush. Get all the facts you can. This is just your plan. When you turn it in, can you tell me which animal you chose. Thanks.

Math – Place Value quiz on google classroom. You should have your book with the “Sprints”. Get someone to time you on a couple.

Social Studies – Changing Our Environment. Read over the document. Then answer the question.

Go Noodle – A little something to get you up and moving.

https://app.gonoodle.com/activities/a-moosta-cha?s=Channel&t=Moose%20Tube&sid=18&cs=moose-tube

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!!!

I saw these 2 pictures yesterday that warmed my heart

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.

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!

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!

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

Math Workbook Distribution

May 4, 2020 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!

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 Storms 

                                     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

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!