Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
May 16th, 2013
THE HANDWRITING COMPETITION RESULTS WILL BE OUT TOMORROW!
THANKS FOR SO MUCH SUPPORT FOR OUR SCHOOL PLAY. IT WAS FABULOUS.
This morning we reviewed all the parts of speech we have learned this year in a class butcher paper activity. We learned the idiom: Out of the Frying Pan, into the Fire. Next, we used the school iPads to review SAT words. Finally, we added another paragraph to our Danny Critical Analysis.
HOMEWORK TONIGHT FOR MY LANGUAGE ARTS STUDENTS IS TO FINISH HANDWRITING THEIR DANNY PAPERS. We will be conferencing and editing with them tomorrow. AFTER THE PAPERS HAVE BEEN PEER EDITED TOMORROW, STUDENTS WILL TYPE THEIR ESSAYS TO BE DUE MONDAY.
The Danny papers are to be formatted for Monday in double-spaced 12 font like this:
THANKS FOR SO MUCH SUPPORT FOR OUR SCHOOL PLAY. IT WAS FABULOUS.
This morning we reviewed all the parts of speech we have learned this year in a class butcher paper activity. We learned the idiom: Out of the Frying Pan, into the Fire. Next, we used the school iPads to review SAT words. Finally, we added another paragraph to our Danny Critical Analysis.
HOMEWORK TONIGHT FOR MY LANGUAGE ARTS STUDENTS IS TO FINISH HANDWRITING THEIR DANNY PAPERS. We will be conferencing and editing with them tomorrow. AFTER THE PAPERS HAVE BEEN PEER EDITED TOMORROW, STUDENTS WILL TYPE THEIR ESSAYS TO BE DUE MONDAY.
The Danny papers are to be formatted for Monday in double-spaced 12 font like this:
Title (centered)
by Name of Student (centered)
First paragraph is indented. First sentence contains Danny, the Champion of the World (underlined, because it is the title of a book) and the name of Roald Dahl, who wrote it. The next section of this paragraph is a brief summary of the book. It can be a few sentences. The third section of this paragraph is the Analytical Thesis Statement (or ATS). It reads like: Five things I will be discussing....or Interesting points I reflected upon are.... or something of that nature.
Second paragraph is indented. The first sentence mentions the first point of the ATS above. A minimum of 4-5 sentences should be used for each sentence. Vary sentence lengths. Give details, connections, etc.
Third paragraph is indented. The first sentence mentions the second point of the ATS above. And so forth.
Fourth...
Fifth...
Sixth...
The seventh paragraph is indented. The first section of this paragraph mentions all five points of the original ATS in a different way. The next section includes a favorite or interesting part of the book. The last part is a recommendation for who should read this book and the reason why. It should also include a grabber, so the reader wants to read the book.
We completed Math Test 10B. Students left for the German field trip and those who stayed learned about fractals online.
After lunch was Foreign Language. We then worked on poetry, went to art, and learned about time in Science.
Music was spent practicing songs for Graduation ceremonies on Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
May 1st, 2013
Finally back! What a week! Sorry not to have posted, but the following should help:
We have begun learning about the Judicial Branch of the United States government. We learned that the executive and legislative branches are elected by the people, but members of the judicial branch are appointed by the President (executive branch) and confirmed by the Senate (Legislative branch). We located the Judicial Branch responsibilities in Article III of the Constitution. Congress chooses the number of Supreme Court judges. It was an even number until 1869. We learned about judges being removed through impeachment and the three lengths of their terms (till death, retirement, or impeachment), and we also learned that they have to apply the law with only justice in mind. When the Supreme Court makes a ruling, all the lower courts must agree with, and uphold, that ruling in their cases.
WE WILL BE HAVING AN OPEN BOOK TEST ON ALL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION BASED ON STUDENT NOTES IN TWO WEEKS' TIME.
SAT Words for the week with their definitions follow:
We have begun learning about the Judicial Branch of the United States government. We learned that the executive and legislative branches are elected by the people, but members of the judicial branch are appointed by the President (executive branch) and confirmed by the Senate (Legislative branch). We located the Judicial Branch responsibilities in Article III of the Constitution. Congress chooses the number of Supreme Court judges. It was an even number until 1869. We learned about judges being removed through impeachment and the three lengths of their terms (till death, retirement, or impeachment), and we also learned that they have to apply the law with only justice in mind. When the Supreme Court makes a ruling, all the lower courts must agree with, and uphold, that ruling in their cases.
WE WILL BE HAVING AN OPEN BOOK TEST ON ALL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION BASED ON STUDENT NOTES IN TWO WEEKS' TIME.
SAT Words for the week with their definitions follow:
superfluous: more than is needed, desired, or required
surreptitious: marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
tactful: having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
tenacious: stubbornly unyielding
transient: lasting a very short time
THERE WILL BE A TEST ON THESE WORDS ON FRIDAY
Spelling activity skit writing and testing continues. We have two chapters left in Danny, the Champion of the World. Sergeant Samways had a brilliant accent today, dropping his "h" and adding them to random words beginning with vowels. We tried that with some of the student names today!
MATH HOMEWORK IS TO FINISH THE UNIT 4 REVIEW MULTIPLE CHOICE PACKET. I am very pleased with the hard work these kids do in their reviewing of concepts. They are sharp, quick, students who don't shirk work.
After lunch we had Meridian Math Club and S.I.R. Next, we worked on our How-to sheets. THESE ARE DUE TYPED ON MONDAY. Students should type out the details, showing the steps to do the actual activity. They should color or draw illustrations to match their work. Also, they will be signing up for a day to present their How-to.
We listened to poetry and how words affect our moods.
Students went to P.E. and then our school talent show.
REMEMBER, CAMPING IS NEXT WEEK! MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.
Monday, April 22, 2013
22 April 2013
REMEMBER, TOMORROW IS ANOTHER OPEN HOUSE. ARCHES ACADEMY PASSPORT NOTICES HAVE GONE HOME WITH EACH FAMILY.
This morning I did show and tell about my son in New Zealand on X-Factor. We worked on haiku poetry, Writing Rally stories, and read Danny.
MATH HOMEWORK IS CHAPTER 1. STUDENTS CHOOSE 2 PROBLEMS ON EACH OF THE LAST TWO PAGES TO COMPLETE.
After lunch we worked more on stories. A student from the Earthquake minicourse gave a presentation on Earthquake safety and drills.
In science we learned about genes, chromosomes, DNA, and what mutations are. The 4th Grade went to Art.
After P.E. we worked on Middle Ages fonts and read more of Danny.
HOMEWORK IS TO PREPARE A BOOK REPORT OF YOUR OWN CHOICE. ALSO, PLEASE TYPE YOUR STORIES AND EMAIL THEM TO ME AT: keriwahl@yahoo.com. Or to your own google drive.
We must be illustrating by tomorrow to meet the Friday deadline.
This morning I did show and tell about my son in New Zealand on X-Factor. We worked on haiku poetry, Writing Rally stories, and read Danny.
MATH HOMEWORK IS CHAPTER 1. STUDENTS CHOOSE 2 PROBLEMS ON EACH OF THE LAST TWO PAGES TO COMPLETE.
After lunch we worked more on stories. A student from the Earthquake minicourse gave a presentation on Earthquake safety and drills.
In science we learned about genes, chromosomes, DNA, and what mutations are. The 4th Grade went to Art.
After P.E. we worked on Middle Ages fonts and read more of Danny.
HOMEWORK IS TO PREPARE A BOOK REPORT OF YOUR OWN CHOICE. ALSO, PLEASE TYPE YOUR STORIES AND EMAIL THEM TO ME AT: keriwahl@yahoo.com. Or to your own google drive.
We must be illustrating by tomorrow to meet the Friday deadline.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
18 April 2013
THANK YOU TO THOSE BRINGING IN WATER BOTTLES FOR THE SCHOOL! WE ARE TRYING TO GET 2 WATER BOTTLES FOR EACH STUDENT SO THAT WE ARE PREPARED IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
This morning we added to our list of executive departments (Cabinet) for which the president is responsible. They are:
1. Department of Agriculture
2. Department of Commerce
3. Department of Defense
4. Department of Education
5. Department of Energy
6. Department of Health and Human Services
7. Department of Homeland Security
8. Department of Housing and Urban Development
9. Department of the Interior
10. Department of Justice
11. Department of Labor
12. Department of State
13. Department of Transportation
14. Department of the Treasury
15. Department of Veterans Affairs
We discussed very briefly what some of the responsibilities were of each department. Students had heard many things from the news and home discussions. They are interested in current events. Please discuss them with your children.
THERE IS A VOCABULARY TEST TOMORROW FOR LANGUAGE ARTS.
After reviewing once more the words for the week, we jumped right in to our Invention stories. THE ROUGH DRAFTS ARE DUE MONDAY. IF POSSIBLE, THEY SHOULD BE TYPED. Next Friday we teachers will be scanning the stories and sending them to a publishing company to be made into real hard-bound books. It is imperative that students produce quality work. I am pleased with the initiative these students are taking in writing lots and following plots, character development, problems, etc. in the fictional styles, and information sorting in the non-fiction styles.
In Danny, the doctor tells about giving Mr. Victor Hazell a shot. It was very funny. Let's just say we will always be kind to doctors' dogs after this!
MATH HOMEWORK IS TO FINISH REVIEW 11. We worked like crazy people today to get it done. We used a goal setting method which is quite simple. Students think of where they want to be in 10 minutes. They draw a circle there on the paper. Then, when the timer goes off, if they are there they get to fill in a smiley face. What a motivator! Like I said, it was simple, yet effective! TOMORROW IS CUM. TEST 11. SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A LITTLE EXTRA SNACK FOR MORNING RECESS. It helps them get through till lunchtime.
After lunch and Foreign Language 5th Graders went to Art. 4th Graders wrote in their best cursive and illustrated haiku poems we wrote yesterday. They are lovely. We are collecting poems to fill a bulletin board early next week.
After recess we worked again on our Invention stories and Newspaper stories. Most students are finished with their newspaper articles or fun pages. We also practiced for the school play.
This morning we added to our list of executive departments (Cabinet) for which the president is responsible. They are:
1. Department of Agriculture
2. Department of Commerce
3. Department of Defense
4. Department of Education
5. Department of Energy
6. Department of Health and Human Services
7. Department of Homeland Security
8. Department of Housing and Urban Development
9. Department of the Interior
10. Department of Justice
11. Department of Labor
12. Department of State
13. Department of Transportation
14. Department of the Treasury
15. Department of Veterans Affairs
We discussed very briefly what some of the responsibilities were of each department. Students had heard many things from the news and home discussions. They are interested in current events. Please discuss them with your children.
THERE IS A VOCABULARY TEST TOMORROW FOR LANGUAGE ARTS.
After reviewing once more the words for the week, we jumped right in to our Invention stories. THE ROUGH DRAFTS ARE DUE MONDAY. IF POSSIBLE, THEY SHOULD BE TYPED. Next Friday we teachers will be scanning the stories and sending them to a publishing company to be made into real hard-bound books. It is imperative that students produce quality work. I am pleased with the initiative these students are taking in writing lots and following plots, character development, problems, etc. in the fictional styles, and information sorting in the non-fiction styles.
In Danny, the doctor tells about giving Mr. Victor Hazell a shot. It was very funny. Let's just say we will always be kind to doctors' dogs after this!
MATH HOMEWORK IS TO FINISH REVIEW 11. We worked like crazy people today to get it done. We used a goal setting method which is quite simple. Students think of where they want to be in 10 minutes. They draw a circle there on the paper. Then, when the timer goes off, if they are there they get to fill in a smiley face. What a motivator! Like I said, it was simple, yet effective! TOMORROW IS CUM. TEST 11. SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A LITTLE EXTRA SNACK FOR MORNING RECESS. It helps them get through till lunchtime.
After lunch and Foreign Language 5th Graders went to Art. 4th Graders wrote in their best cursive and illustrated haiku poems we wrote yesterday. They are lovely. We are collecting poems to fill a bulletin board early next week.
After recess we worked again on our Invention stories and Newspaper stories. Most students are finished with their newspaper articles or fun pages. We also practiced for the school play.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
17 April 2013
This morning we learned about the 15 Departments that the President of the United States heads. Students need to be taking notes. They will have their first open-book test in May. It will be about U.S. Government.
MATH HOMEWORK WAS WORKBOOK EXERCISE 6, THE LAST EXERCISE BEFORE THE REVIEW. Today we learned that 1 cm "cubed" is 1 milliliter. We converted cubic centimeters to milliliters. Some students expressed a desire to start on the review early. That is okay.
We attended the rehearsal for "Hope of America" this morning. It was incredible! You will absolutely enjoy it tonight. Please see the batch email sent or check the post on this blog for more information and details.
This afternoon we learned that the definition of Haiku is changing. We wrote class haikus and experimented with our own. We will be refining these tomorrow and illustrating them.
After P.E. we completed more standardized testing.
See you tonight!
MATH HOMEWORK WAS WORKBOOK EXERCISE 6, THE LAST EXERCISE BEFORE THE REVIEW. Today we learned that 1 cm "cubed" is 1 milliliter. We converted cubic centimeters to milliliters. Some students expressed a desire to start on the review early. That is okay.
We attended the rehearsal for "Hope of America" this morning. It was incredible! You will absolutely enjoy it tonight. Please see the batch email sent or check the post on this blog for more information and details.
This afternoon we learned that the definition of Haiku is changing. We wrote class haikus and experimented with our own. We will be refining these tomorrow and illustrating them.
After P.E. we completed more standardized testing.
See you tonight!
"Hope of America" Detailed Instructions for Tonight's Performance!
THE HOPE OF AMERICA PERFORMANCE IS TONIGHT
WHERE: BYU Marriott Center
500 E University Parkway, Provo, UT 84606
Phone:(801) 422-1211
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS CALL:
Michelle Templeman 801-358-4523, Lara Allen 801-362-6265,
Heather Shallenberger 801-687-7849, and Keri Wahl 801-691-9227
Traffic will be terrible, so please consider that as you plan when to leave for the performance tonight.
6:15: Students must be in their assigned seats – please take them to the bathroom before they sit in their seats in the flag.
6:45 – 7:15: Pre-show begins
7:00: After 7:00, No students will be permitted to sit with their class in the flag.
7:30: The Show begins
DROP OFF LOCATION and TIME
- Please bring your child to the NORTH WEST entrance of the Marriott Center at 6:15. STUDENTS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR SEATS BY 7:00, WILL NOT BE IN THE FLAG.
- As you bring them in to their seats, ask them to show you our designated pick-up spot on the NW patio. We have marked our meeting place with a blue ribbon, and all of the students were there and saw it today during rehearsal. It is behind the ticket office, next to the bike racks. As you enter the Marriott center, you should enter the doors across from Portal S and T. PLEASE Have your student show you where our class will meet following the performance on your way into your seats so you can find it faster after the show.
- BRING YOUR STUDENT TO THEIR SEATS TO BE SURE THEY FIND US. ENTER THROUGH PORTAL V, AND WALK DOWN SECTION 20
- We will have a Yellow Sign that says, “Meridian School” to help you find us faster
STUDENT SEATING ASSIGNMENTS
- The following list identifies each students assigned seat:
Portal V, Section 20, Row 5
Seat 16- Joe, S-17 Allie, S-18 Max, S-19 Katherine, S-20 Sam, S-21 Bekah, S-22-Gavin
Portal V, Section 20, Row 8
Seat 18- Olivia, S-19 Iver, S-20 Arden, S-21 Harrison, S-22 Capri, S-23 Eric, S-24 Sophie, S-25 Lara
Portal V, Section 20, Row 9
Seat 18- Kobe, S-19 Myka, S-20 William, S-21 Heather, S-22 Kian, S-23 Jaydenn, S-24 Petya, S-25 Michelle, S-26 Riley
CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS
- Please bring your student in a white T-shirt, and DARK jeans or uniform pants. Not light jeans, tan, or any other color….ONLY wear Dark Jeans, or Navy Uniform pants. We have their red shirts and will hand them out when they get to their seats.
- Please have them bring dark sunglasses for the performance
WHERE WE WILL BE SITTING, SO YOU CAN FIND US FOR PICTURES IN THE FLAG:
When you are in the audience looking at the flag, the easiest way to find us is to follow these simple directions:
- Look at the bottom right corner of the blue square in the flag
- Directly under that blue corner, there are two rows of white stripes
- We will are the next two rows below them, (rows 8 and 9), of red stripes white stripes. We have 9 total seats on each row of the red stripe, and they go from the aisle in 9 seats.
- The other row of our remaining 7 seats (row 5) is the next red strip down closer to the floor, in the same seats as rows 8 and 9.
BEST SEATS TO SIT IN FOR A STRAIGHT SHOT FOR PICTURES AND VIDEO:
If you would like to sit in the audience directly across from our school so you can photograph or video you student at the best angle, Be sure to sit somewhere between Portals J and K. You can enter through either of those Portals as you make your way to your seats.
PICK UP LOCATION:
- Right after the performance, we will exit the Marriott Center as a class, through the doors directly across from Portal T.
- As a class, we have chosen our designated pick-up spot on the NW patio just outside of those doors. We have marked our meeting place with a blue ribbon, and all of the students were there and saw it today during rehearsal.
- You will find us directly behind the ticket office, next to the bike racks and railings. We will have a yellow sign that says “Meridian School” to help you find us faster.
- Please do your best to come directly to our pick-up location to find your student. They will be anxious to see you. Please do not make other pick-up arrangements with your student aside from these. We have to be sure each student is accounted for and is picked up.
One further request: Could you take lots of pictures? We will be participating with the kids and won't be able to "see" the flag. If you could email any pictures you take to me, that would be great.
Thanks again for your continued support. The kids have worked very hard to prepare for tonight, and it is a wonderful performance. You’re going to love it!
-Keri Wahl
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