Monday 12/8/14
Mahonri came and we didn't go to the library. We practiced the polar express play!
-Noah
Wednesday 12/10/14
Today everyone asked if my eye was better. I said, "yes." They did pledge and were asked their favorite holiday feast. After they did the work cycle was recess. They did a funeral for rocky rock..no one came. :( Lunch was good. After they had a buddy/friend test thing. Then jobs. Then went home.
-Kurtis
Monday 12/15/14
Today, Ms. Alisha's class came in, did the pledge, did stretches, and started the work cycle. After they did lunch. They had to go back in like 2004 times. They also forgot about hyperbole hour. They did the Shannon Hale book workshop too. Some people didn't go. They went to Ms. Hailey's class for an art project. After they came back to class. They all did a job and left.
-Kurtis
Tuesday 12/16/14
We practiced our play twice and the people who got fun Friday are doing the bottle rockets. Everybody likes the secret buddy thing and I got candy cane, fruit snack, cookies, and gold fish. Today was fun.
-Noah
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Monday, December 1, 2014
Updates by Haiden!
12/1/14
Today we worked on our jobs for the Medieval Renaissance Fair. We had our three hour work cycle and we went to the library and had a book hunt.
-Haiden
12/2/14
Today we had our 3 hour work cycle and an assembly to a famous author (Shannon Hale) and then we ate lunch and had music and went home.
-Haiden
12/3/14
Today we had a 3 hour work cycle and went to lunch and picked the Polar Express for our play.
-Haiden
12/4/14
Today we had our 3 hour work cycle and went to lunch. We had our auditions and got our characters for the play and decided our new book for the class. (The Hundred Dresses)
-Haiden
12/5/14
Today, we had our 3 hour work cycle and had Fun Friday making ice cream. We went to lunch and read our book and then went home.
-Haiden
Today we worked on our jobs for the Medieval Renaissance Fair. We had our three hour work cycle and we went to the library and had a book hunt.
-Haiden
12/2/14
Today we had our 3 hour work cycle and an assembly to a famous author (Shannon Hale) and then we ate lunch and had music and went home.
-Haiden
12/3/14
Today we had a 3 hour work cycle and went to lunch and picked the Polar Express for our play.
-Haiden
12/4/14
Today we had our 3 hour work cycle and went to lunch. We had our auditions and got our characters for the play and decided our new book for the class. (The Hundred Dresses)
-Haiden
12/5/14
Today, we had our 3 hour work cycle and had Fun Friday making ice cream. We went to lunch and read our book and then went home.
-Haiden
Updates by Caleb!
Blog for 11/24-11/25
Today we are cleaning everything so we don't have a dirty classroom when we come back from break!
-Caleb
Today we are cleaning everything so we don't have a dirty classroom when we come back from break!
-Caleb
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Current Wish List (December)
Our Students are in need of the following:
Pencils!
Erasers!
Lined Paper!
We would also love:
Masking Tape
Boxes of Kleenex
Liquid Handsoap
Popsicle Sticks
Popsicle Sticks
Yarn
Washable Paint (especially black, white, gray, and yellow)
Amazon giftcards (to help purchase these items for our classroom)
1. An animal cell model
http://www.amazon.com/Famemaster-4D-Science-Animal-Anatomy-Model/dp/B003BYKP7U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417315775&sr=8-1&keywords=4D+model+of+animal+cell2. A plant cell model
http://www.amazon.com/Famemaster-4D-Science-Plant-Anatomy-Model/dp/B003BYM7VM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417315775&sr=8-2&keywords=4D+model+of+animal+cell
3. Human head anatomy model
http://www.amazon.com/Vision-Human-Head-Anatomy-Model/dp/B002LSXK6U/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_cp_6_YTJR?ie=UTF8&refRID=03ADDYJAPA31YR8Q3PCM
4. Frog anatomy model
http://www.amazon.com/4D-Vision-Frog-Anatomy-Model/dp/B00DVYUN8G/ref=sr_1_49?ie=UTF8&qid=1417316012&sr=8-49&keywords=famemaster
Thanks!
-Ms. Alisha
-Ms. Alisha
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Friday, November 21, 2014
Blog Updates from Rylee!
November 10th-14th
Today we sat in the square, did the work cycle two times. We went to the book fair. We did some groups. I had fun. I played outside.
-Rylee
Today we sat in the square, did the work cycle two times. We went to the book fair. We did some groups. I had fun. I played outside.
-Rylee
Blog Posts from Kenna!
October 27th-30th
Monday
Dear Reader,
Please take note that nothing could be wrong with our class. There are so many fun things to do and the work is always fun. The lunch is delicious and the teachers and TAs are so nice, especially the principal. There are so many things that I would not change. This is the best school ever.
-Kenna
Tuesday
Yay! Wahoo! So much fun. Extra recess, art and a great lunch. MMmmm. Work and more too many things not to be excited. Many challenges but yay!
-Kenna
Wednesday
Hallow's Eve is almost here, in our classroom, bats and witches and big moons too! It's funny we have silly and serious rules hanging all over our walls. So many other things to do we are all trying to do all our stuff before Friday, Fun Friday.
-Kenna
Thursday
Dear reader,
This is my last day doing this job and I think that I have done an excellent job, but I may have not. Well, anyways today was a blast. It could not have been more fun. Miss Victoria was a great P.E. teacher. The lunch was great, everything was great. Have a great night!
-Kenna
Monday
Dear Reader,
Please take note that nothing could be wrong with our class. There are so many fun things to do and the work is always fun. The lunch is delicious and the teachers and TAs are so nice, especially the principal. There are so many things that I would not change. This is the best school ever.
-Kenna
Tuesday
Yay! Wahoo! So much fun. Extra recess, art and a great lunch. MMmmm. Work and more too many things not to be excited. Many challenges but yay!
-Kenna
Wednesday
Hallow's Eve is almost here, in our classroom, bats and witches and big moons too! It's funny we have silly and serious rules hanging all over our walls. So many other things to do we are all trying to do all our stuff before Friday, Fun Friday.
-Kenna
Thursday
Dear reader,
This is my last day doing this job and I think that I have done an excellent job, but I may have not. Well, anyways today was a blast. It could not have been more fun. Miss Victoria was a great P.E. teacher. The lunch was great, everything was great. Have a great night!
-Kenna
Saturday, October 18, 2014
School Projects
Here are a few projects we've done in the past few weeks.
1. Personification Activity: goal is to personify an item in the classroom and write a name and short description for it.
3. Organizing geometric shapes by edges, vertices, and faces
1. Personification Activity: goal is to personify an item in the classroom and write a name and short description for it.
2. Volcanoes
Weekly Updates--Brought to you by Cody!
Monday, October 6th
Today, we went to the library, and for history we learned about Mesopotamia and got to have samples of stuff they ate like bread with no yeast, pistachios, dates, and pomegranate seeds.
-Cody
Tuesday, October 7th
Today, we had music during the work cycle with Chase's mom. Also, we had Science at 1:55 and lunch at 1:00. After lunch we read Matilda, for 20 minutes. In music we learned the quarter note.
-Cody
Wednesday, October 8th
Today we had P.E. and we had music and snack that was popcorn and made our own song notes in Ms. Victoria's class.
Thursday, October 9th
We went on a field trip and learned a song, then we went on a hay ride, then got to go through a corn maze, eat lunch and pick our very own pumpkin!!! Then we had to walk all the way back to school.:(
Today was fun!!!! :) :) :) :)
Today, we went to the library, and for history we learned about Mesopotamia and got to have samples of stuff they ate like bread with no yeast, pistachios, dates, and pomegranate seeds.
-Cody
Tuesday, October 7th
Today, we had music during the work cycle with Chase's mom. Also, we had Science at 1:55 and lunch at 1:00. After lunch we read Matilda, for 20 minutes. In music we learned the quarter note.
-Cody
Wednesday, October 8th
Today we had P.E. and we had music and snack that was popcorn and made our own song notes in Ms. Victoria's class.
Thursday, October 9th
We went on a field trip and learned a song, then we went on a hay ride, then got to go through a corn maze, eat lunch and pick our very own pumpkin!!! Then we had to walk all the way back to school.:(
Today was fun!!!! :) :) :) :)
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Weekly Updates--Brought to you by Emily!!
Monday, September 22nd
Hello, I'm Emily. Today in class, we discussed how we would survive in different biomes. We separated into groups of four and had twenty minutes to discuss how we would survive. We also had library time, like every Monday.
Tuesday, September 23rd
Today we had our Language lessons, and Science rotations. For Science, the 6th graders learned about Venus, the 5th graders studied volcanoes, and the 4th graders learned about weather. Some people wrote their names in cuneiform in clay.
Wednesday, September 24th
Today, we had P.E. with Ms. Victoria's class and we played color tag. We also did our group reading. At recess, we played jump rope and hula hoop. During work cycle, Eliza, Saige, Lydia, Amelia, and I worked on practicing our play that we will perform on Thursday.
Hello, I'm Emily. Today in class, we discussed how we would survive in different biomes. We separated into groups of four and had twenty minutes to discuss how we would survive. We also had library time, like every Monday.
Tuesday, September 23rd
Today we had our Language lessons, and Science rotations. For Science, the 6th graders learned about Venus, the 5th graders studied volcanoes, and the 4th graders learned about weather. Some people wrote their names in cuneiform in clay.
Wednesday, September 24th
Today, we had P.E. with Ms. Victoria's class and we played color tag. We also did our group reading. At recess, we played jump rope and hula hoop. During work cycle, Eliza, Saige, Lydia, Amelia, and I worked on practicing our play that we will perform on Thursday.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Current Wish List
This is the most up to date classroom wishlist. Thank you again for all the donations we received, many of them made the Egyptian wax museum possible.
Immediate Need:
Tape-COVERED! :)
Small timers/stop watches for the students to use
Rat food and bedding
Can Always Use:
Boxes of Kleenex
Baby/Sanitation Wipes
Liquid Handsoap
Young Adult Reading Books
Popsicle Sticks
Baby/Sanitation Wipes
Liquid Handsoap
Young Adult Reading Books
Popsicle Sticks
Yarn
Washable Paint
Paper Towels
Coffee Filters (to serve the children snack)
Games, Legos, and/or puzzles (for indoor recess)
Paper Towels
Coffee Filters (to serve the children snack)
Games, Legos, and/or puzzles (for indoor recess)
Marble Mania: Freestyle Xtreme (from Costco for engineering project and then indoor recess)
Thanks!
-Ms. Alisha
Thanks!
-Ms. Alisha
Weekly Updates--brought to you by Kurtis!
Friday, September 12th
"Today in Ms. Alisha's class, as we came in we went and sat in the crescent. They were asked what their favorite thing was. They got up for the pledge and said it. Later, they had the three hour work cycle, some finished and some didn't. The ones who finished went outside and built a bridge out of marshmallows and noodles. The ones who didn't had to stay in and finish their work. After that they had lunch and got stuffed. After that they read, talked about jobs, and did jobs. Then suddenly RING! The bell rang, everyone left. That was just some of the day."
-Kurtis
Monday, September 15th
"Today, when Ms. Alisha's class came to school, they were asked their favorite teams. They did some stretches and went to work. They worked on their Egypt projects and Science. Some kids started to read, some kids got called into groups. Most of the groups were on Math. They had snack within 10-15 minutes. They worked for three hours. At recess, they got a lot of energy out. At lunch, some kids were hungry and some stuffed. After that they read Bridge to Terabithia. In it Leslie died. They also use pillows, but they had a tax. A pillow tax. They have to pick up five scraps of stuff off the floor. After that they cleaned up and left."
-Kurtis
Tuesday, September 16th
"Today, Ms. Alisha's class came in and was asked one of their favorite colors. They said the pledge and started the three hour work cycle. Most people didn't finish the follow up work. Today some groups were on Math. They did LOTS of work. At recess, some kids got hot, others were just sitting. Lunch was loud. They read Bridge to Teribethia. They only have one more chapter. After that they did practice for the Egypt wax museum. After, they went home."
-Kurtis
Wednesday, September 17th
Kurtis was gone for a funeral. Our class did the Egyptian wax museum, and the students really seemed to enjoy it. If you have pictures, please e-mail them to me so I can post them. Thanks!
-Ms. Alisha
Thursday, September 18th
"Today, Ms. Alisha's class came in and was asked their favorite holiday. Some kids said Christmas and others their birthdays! They said the pledge and said it again. The reason was some kids didn't really say it. After, they talked about random things, then started work. Lots of kids did their shape commercials. Rench (recess/lunch) was fun. Lunch was weird. Lots of the lunch ladies gave out milk that smelled like bleach.** After, they did Science and left. Pretty short day, huh?"
-Kurtis
Friday, September 19th
"This morning Ms. Alisha's class came in and was asked their favorite game. After they said the pledge and started to work. Fabulous Friday was for watching some of Bridge to Terabithia. After was recess then lunch. After they read and did jobs. They had a short day. Really Friday is short day. But then everyone left."
-Kurtis
**Note: Milk was not expired and smelled/tasted average.
"Today in Ms. Alisha's class, as we came in we went and sat in the crescent. They were asked what their favorite thing was. They got up for the pledge and said it. Later, they had the three hour work cycle, some finished and some didn't. The ones who finished went outside and built a bridge out of marshmallows and noodles. The ones who didn't had to stay in and finish their work. After that they had lunch and got stuffed. After that they read, talked about jobs, and did jobs. Then suddenly RING! The bell rang, everyone left. That was just some of the day."
-Kurtis
Monday, September 15th
"Today, when Ms. Alisha's class came to school, they were asked their favorite teams. They did some stretches and went to work. They worked on their Egypt projects and Science. Some kids started to read, some kids got called into groups. Most of the groups were on Math. They had snack within 10-15 minutes. They worked for three hours. At recess, they got a lot of energy out. At lunch, some kids were hungry and some stuffed. After that they read Bridge to Terabithia. In it Leslie died. They also use pillows, but they had a tax. A pillow tax. They have to pick up five scraps of stuff off the floor. After that they cleaned up and left."
-Kurtis
Tuesday, September 16th
"Today, Ms. Alisha's class came in and was asked one of their favorite colors. They said the pledge and started the three hour work cycle. Most people didn't finish the follow up work. Today some groups were on Math. They did LOTS of work. At recess, some kids got hot, others were just sitting. Lunch was loud. They read Bridge to Teribethia. They only have one more chapter. After that they did practice for the Egypt wax museum. After, they went home."
-Kurtis
Wednesday, September 17th
Kurtis was gone for a funeral. Our class did the Egyptian wax museum, and the students really seemed to enjoy it. If you have pictures, please e-mail them to me so I can post them. Thanks!
-Ms. Alisha
Thursday, September 18th
"Today, Ms. Alisha's class came in and was asked their favorite holiday. Some kids said Christmas and others their birthdays! They said the pledge and said it again. The reason was some kids didn't really say it. After, they talked about random things, then started work. Lots of kids did their shape commercials. Rench (recess/lunch) was fun. Lunch was weird. Lots of the lunch ladies gave out milk that smelled like bleach.** After, they did Science and left. Pretty short day, huh?"
-Kurtis
Friday, September 19th
"This morning Ms. Alisha's class came in and was asked their favorite game. After they said the pledge and started to work. Fabulous Friday was for watching some of Bridge to Terabithia. After was recess then lunch. After they read and did jobs. They had a short day. Really Friday is short day. But then everyone left."
-Kurtis
**Note: Milk was not expired and smelled/tasted average.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Weekly Updates--brought to you by Ellie!
Friday, September 5th
Hey there! It's me Ellie, the blogger and I'm going to tell you what Ms. Alisha's class did today. Well, we did our 2 hour work cycle which is part normal also "runch" (known as lunch and recess mixed up together which makes "runch") which is also normal. Then we went to art class and used chalk pastels. That is what Ms. Alisha's class did today.
Thursday, September 4th
Hello! It's me Ellie! I'll be telling you what Ms. Alisha's class did today. Well, we did our 3 hour work cycle like usual. Then we went to "runch." After that we split for science, like the fourth graders learned about the water cycle, the sixth graders learned about Mercury, the fifth graders learned matter. That's what happened today! Love, Ellie.
Wednesday, September 3rd
Hello! I will be telling you what Ms. Alisha's class did today! Well, in the morning we did our 3 hour work cycle like usual. Then we learned about grace and courtesy and everybody got to act it out. Then we went to "runch" (recess and lunch combined) like usual. After runch, we went to Ms. Victoria's class and studied about pyramids. Then we did our jobs. That is what we did today. Love the best kid ever, Ellie.
Hey there! It's me Ellie, the blogger and I'm going to tell you what Ms. Alisha's class did today. Well, we did our 2 hour work cycle which is part normal also "runch" (known as lunch and recess mixed up together which makes "runch") which is also normal. Then we went to art class and used chalk pastels. That is what Ms. Alisha's class did today.
Thursday, September 4th
Hello! It's me Ellie! I'll be telling you what Ms. Alisha's class did today. Well, we did our 3 hour work cycle like usual. Then we went to "runch." After that we split for science, like the fourth graders learned about the water cycle, the sixth graders learned about Mercury, the fifth graders learned matter. That's what happened today! Love, Ellie.
Wednesday, September 3rd
Hello! I will be telling you what Ms. Alisha's class did today! Well, in the morning we did our 3 hour work cycle like usual. Then we learned about grace and courtesy and everybody got to act it out. Then we went to "runch" (recess and lunch combined) like usual. After runch, we went to Ms. Victoria's class and studied about pyramids. Then we did our jobs. That is what we did today. Love the best kid ever, Ellie.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
September Update
Hello parents,
Our classroom would love your old cereal and shoe boxes! We will be doing projects with both of these lovely items. I am hoping for 27 + cereal boxes and 10-15 shoe boxes. I have also updated our classroom wishlist (once again) and must truly thank all the wonderful parents for the donations we have received.
Lastly, I have been doing weekly updates on each student, so please be sure to check on Compass weekly to view information on your child and post responses too. I appreciate all the feedback and communication so far.
-Ms. Alisha
Our classroom would love your old cereal and shoe boxes! We will be doing projects with both of these lovely items. I am hoping for 27 + cereal boxes and 10-15 shoe boxes. I have also updated our classroom wishlist (once again) and must truly thank all the wonderful parents for the donations we have received.
Lastly, I have been doing weekly updates on each student, so please be sure to check on Compass weekly to view information on your child and post responses too. I appreciate all the feedback and communication so far.
-Ms. Alisha
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Weekly Updates--brought to you by Dallin!
Monday, August 25th
"We went to the school library for the first time. The rats got bathed. We get to write a story to tell to the Kindergartners."
Tuesday, August 26th
"First day of Science! The classroom looks like the first day of school. The classroom also looks cleaner than the rest."
Wednesday, August 27th
"The councilor came to our class and told us about her job. We played the ABCs game."
Thursday, August 28th
"It's the 2nd day of Science and 5th grade was laughing about two words passing gas in Ms. Michelle's class. She is funny and her classroom looks a little bit different."
Friday, August 29th
A boy from another class almost ripped the rats tail off when he was holding her. Matthew is doing ballet dances to "The Piano Guys." Ms. Alisha is deciding jobs for next week and Cody is drawing.
"We went to the school library for the first time. The rats got bathed. We get to write a story to tell to the Kindergartners."
Tuesday, August 26th
"First day of Science! The classroom looks like the first day of school. The classroom also looks cleaner than the rest."
Wednesday, August 27th
"The councilor came to our class and told us about her job. We played the ABCs game."
Thursday, August 28th
"It's the 2nd day of Science and 5th grade was laughing about two words passing gas in Ms. Michelle's class. She is funny and her classroom looks a little bit different."
Friday, August 29th
A boy from another class almost ripped the rats tail off when he was holding her. Matthew is doing ballet dances to "The Piano Guys." Ms. Alisha is deciding jobs for next week and Cody is drawing.
Weekly Updates--brought to you by Matthew!
Wednesday, August 20th
"First day of school! We lost privileges to the moon sand today. It is weird, right?"
Thursday, August 21st
"We did better today, better than yesterday when we lost the moon sand."
Friday, August 22nd
"We did good today! It was fun. We got to play with the rats."
"First day of school! We lost privileges to the moon sand today. It is weird, right?"
Thursday, August 21st
"We did better today, better than yesterday when we lost the moon sand."
Friday, August 22nd
"We did good today! It was fun. We got to play with the rats."
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Updated Classroom Wish List
Thank you all for your donations! Here is an up to date wishlist of items we still really need in our classroom. Anything is appreciated!
Tape! (scotch, masking, duct, etc.)
Boxes of Kleenex
Baby/Sanitation Wipes
Liquid Handsoap
Young Adult Reading Books
Popsicle Sticks
Paper Towels
Coffee Filters (to serve the children snack)
Rat food and bedding
Games and/or puzzles (for indoor recess)
Thanks!
-Ms. Alisha
Tape! (scotch, masking, duct, etc.)
Boxes of Kleenex
Baby/Sanitation Wipes
Liquid Handsoap
Young Adult Reading Books
Popsicle Sticks
Paper Towels
Coffee Filters (to serve the children snack)
Rat food and bedding
Games and/or puzzles (for indoor recess)
Thanks!
-Ms. Alisha
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Weekly Schedule
Hello parents!
As requested, here is my tentative weekly schedule for the classroom. It is subject to change, but I will try and keep it up to date for you all. Our current classroom book is "Bridge to Terabithia", as selected by your students.
-Ms. Alisha
As requested, here is my tentative weekly schedule for the classroom. It is subject to change, but I will try and keep it up to date for you all. Our current classroom book is "Bridge to Terabithia", as selected by your students.
-Ms. Alisha
Monday
8:30 Welcome
8:35 Pledge/Stretches
8:45 Morning Meeting
9:00-12:00 3 hour work cycle
(English Lessons)
12:05 Library Time
12:55 Recess
1:00 Lunch
1:30 Reading out loud
1:50 World History Studies
2:35 Character Sketch/Poetry
2:55 Classroom Jobs
Tuesday
8:30 Welcome
8:35 Pledge/Stretches
8:45 Morning Meeting
9:00-12:00 3 hour work cycle
(Mathematics Lessons)
12:05 Creative Writing Time/Essay
12:55 Recess
1:00 Lunch
1:30 Reading out loud
1:50 Science Rotations
2:35 Team Building Recess
2:55 Classroom Jobs
Wednesday
8:30 Welcome
8:35 Pledge/Stretches
8:45 Morning Meeting
9:00-12:00 3 hour work cycle
(Guided Reading Groups)
12:05 Social Skills/Grace & Courtesy/Practical Life
12:55 Recess
1:00 Lunch
1:30 Reading out loud
1:50 P.E.
2:35 Writing Prompts/Critical Thinking
2:55 Classroom Jobs
Thursday
8:30 Welcome
8:35 Pledge/Stretches
8:45 Morning Meeting
9:00-12:00 3 hour work cycle
(Geometry Lessons)
12:05 Introduce Reading Skill
12:25 Cultural Studies
12:55 Recess
12:55 Recess
1:00 Lunch
1:35 Science Rotations
2:55 Classroom Jobs
Friday
8:30 Welcome
8:35 Pledge/Stretches
8:45 Morning Meeting
9:00-11:30 2.5 hour work cycle
(Catch up lessons & Guided Reading Groups)
11:30 Fun Activity
11:55 Recess
12:10-12:30 Lunch
12:30 Reading out loud
12:50 Building Up Time
12:55 Classroom Jobs & Training
Friday, August 15, 2014
Welcome
Welcome MWMA Parents!
This blog will contain Friday updates from a different student each week, as well as school related articles (suggested reading lists, Montessori research, etc.), photos, and an ongoing classroom wish list. If you have any other suggestions feel free to let me know, and please check back soon!
-Ms. Alisha
"All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost." -J.R.R. Tolkien
This blog will contain Friday updates from a different student each week, as well as school related articles (suggested reading lists, Montessori research, etc.), photos, and an ongoing classroom wish list. If you have any other suggestions feel free to let me know, and please check back soon!
-Ms. Alisha
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