Sides

Critics Give Sides' Aliens production of The Lorax 5 stars (well 29 really)

The children did a fabulous job today performing the show 2 times for 2 classes and the most fabulous audience of all their devoted parents!

They were spot on with their singing and acting!  Thank you to the kids and parents who really got excited about the play and helped create costumes and props.  They look MAAARVELOUS!

A great big THANKS to all the parents that made the time to come cheer their actors on.  Our room parents, Kristin and Susan, put on quite a festive party after the play.  I loved all the Lorax themed treats that everyone sent in.  The kids loved the treats.  We really appreciate the group effort to pull the shin dig off.

I cannot thank you enough for a fabulous year with such supportive parents and kind, smart and well-mannered kids.    I loved my Truffula pens-- it's amazing what one can do with duct tape!   I'm keeping my secret stache of cash form the kids and my husband!   HEEE HEE HEE!   What a BRILLIANT plan, as O'Hare would say!

 

Thank you again and have a happy summer with your sweet kiddos (AKA stinkerpots:)!

 Check out some pictures from the cast.

The Lorax

Early Release SChedule for Wednesday and Thursday

8:00-8:45           Students will attend a performance.

8:45-9:12           Back in room

9:12-9:42           BRUNCH

9:42-12:00          In room with Mrs. Sides

12:05                  ASP dismissal

12:10                  Car rider dismissal

12:15                  Bus dismissal

12:25                  2nd load bus dismissal 

We will be having the AR reading celebration after lunch/ brunch so please have them bring their lunch or lunch money.  We will be having a sweet treat at the celebration for dessert.  THANKS

LAST READING CELEBRATION

Arrgh Me Readers!

May all Mount Bethel Buccaneers who have earned 20 AR points or more this nine weeks join us for a

SWASHBUCKLING

 

GOOD TIME!

WHEN:  Wednesday

TIME:  10:00-11:30

WHERE: Mrs. Sides' room and outside

 

Specials for the Week of May 20th

Monday        Art

Tuesday    PE

Wednesday   Performing Arts performance

Thursday      Performing Arts performance

 

Summer Reading for 5th grade

See the attached letter about the Cobb County summer reading program which will be the required reading for upcoming 5th graders.   A paper copy of this letter will go home in Thursday papers.  HAPPY READING!

Download Parentletterforsummerreading[1]

Textbook Round Up

If you see any of your children's textbooks hanging out at your house, please send them back to school as we are about to start our textbook inventories. 

All library books should have already been turned in.  If not, let's get them in ASAP.

Thanks!

The Lorax Celebration

Date:  Monday, May 20th

Time:  12:30 sharp

 (we have to start right at 12:30 so the kids can enjoy refreshments- the play is an hour leaving only 30 minutes for treats)

Where:  The play will be performed in Mrs. Sides' room.

 Refreshments will be in the last room on the right down in the kindergarten hallway.

If you are unable to make the performance at that time, email me and maybe you can attend a dress rehearsal.

Homework for the Week of May 13th

Monday the 13th      Vocab page

                                Review lines

                                Get costume together

Tuesday the 14th     Vocab page

                                Review lines

                                Get costume together

Wednesday the 15th      Vocab page

                                      Review lines

                                      Bring costume if you haven't  already

Thursday the 16th      Vocab page

                                   Review lines

                                   Must have costume

Friday the 17th           Vocab test

                                   Review lines

 

 

 

Specials for the Week of May 13th

Monday       PE

Tuesday        FIELD DAY

Wednesday    Science

Thursday        PE

Friday            Drama

 

Lewis and Clark Expedition

REad and answer questions

http://mrnussbaum.com/readingcomp-2/lccomp/

Watch video on Lewis and Clark below and answer questions.

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/famoushistoricalfigures/lewisandclark/

Play games about Lewis and Clark

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/west/

http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/into/

http://www.usmint.gov/kids/games/lewisClarkAdventure/

 

Lewis and Clark Expedition

REadn and answer questions

http://mrnussbaum.com/readingcomp-2/lccomp/

Watch video on Lewis and Clark below and answer questions.

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/famoushistoricalfigures/lewisandclark/

Play games about Lewis and Clark

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/west/

http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/into/

http://www.usmint.gov/kids/games/lewisClarkAdventure/

 

Reading Celebration Coming Up

We have one last reading celebration at the end of the year.

As always, the goal is 20 points for the nine weeks.

The following students are already at their goal or higher...

Adrienne, Greyson, Lauren,Will, Amanda, Ashlyn, Dylan, Michelle, Jace, Austin, Porter, Jackson, Lindsey, Emma, David, Grace, Archita, Anna Blaire, Emily

We are currently reading a book in class that will help the others reach their goal, but they also need to be reading at home to ensure they make it.  THANKS!

Literacy Homework for the Week of May 6th

Monday the 6th   

Reading/LA      

• Read  for 20 min
• Cursive 3 times each for spelling 
• Download PrintHandwritingWorksheet may 6th
• MEMORIZE LINES

 Tuesday the 7th

Reading/LA          

• Read  for 20 min
• work on spelling sentences /visit spellingcity
• Download Spelling-sentences-sheet-mar 12

• MEMORIZE LINES

Wednesday the 8th      

Reading/LA       

• Read  for 20 min
• work on spelling senteces/visit spellingcity

• MEMORIZE LINES

                              

Thursday the 9th    

         

Reading/LA            

• Read  for 20 min 
• finish sentences/visit spellingcity.com

• MEMORIZE LINES

Friday the 10th             

Reading/LA             

• Read 20 min
• SPELLING TEST

• MEMORIZE LINES

• RECORD AGENDA

 

 

 

 

Dahlonega Photos!

We had a great time on our trip to Dahlonega today!

Check out some photos from our field trip!

http://smilebox.com/playBlog/4d7a59304e546b344d6a593d0d0a&blogview=true

Specials for the Week of May 6th

Monday         PE

Tuesday        Drama

Wednesday    Art

Thursday        PE

Friday            Music

Lorax Info

script

Download Lorax-script may 10

Let It Grow

Download Let it grow - The lorax lyrics

Oncler How Bad Song

Download How Bad Can I Be-Ed Helms-TheLorax-Lyrics

 

The Latest...

LUCKY DUCKS-Our Relay for Life team is raising money for cancer research by selling rubber duckies each day for a $1.

PICTURES-If you haven't returned the picture packet or money, please do so ASAP.

REGISTRATION PACKETS-Thank you to all who sent back the registration packets so promptly.  If you forgot to include 3 stamps, just send them in with your child this week if possible.

 

Text Structure Practice

http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/text-structure-worksheets/text-structure-practice-1.htm

http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/text-structure-worksheets/text-structure-practice-2.htm

http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/text-structure-worksheets/text-structure-practice-3.htm

Space Day Photos!

http://smilebox.com/playBlog/4d7a55324d6a6b354e444d3d0d0a&blogview=true

Some of Our Cobb Youth Museum Photos :)

Click on the link below to see a slideshow of some of our photos from yesterday's field trip.  Enjoy!

http://smilebox.com/playBlog/4d7a51774e7a51794d6a493d0d0a&blogview=true

Pronoun song

Download The Pronoun Song

Pronoun Resources

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en27pron-game-personal-pronouns-treasure-hunt

www.softschools.com/language_arts/.../pronoun/balloon_game/

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/sea_park/index.html

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/pronoun_clubhouse/index_pre.html

http://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/personalpronouns/preview.weml

http://www.quia.com/cb/81637.html

http://www.kidsknowit.com/interactive-educational-movies/free-online-movies.php?movie=Pronouns

http://e-learningforkids.org/courses.html#langarts

http://www.ezschool.com/Games/Pronouns.html

http://www.letshavefunwithenglish.com/games/relative_pronouns/index.html

http://www.addictinggames.com/D78AQSAKQLQWI9/3574.swf

http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/invasion/invasion.html

click on all words except pronouns and you will only focus on pronouns

 

Presidents' Song

Download THE PRESIDENTS SONG

Slideshow of Scientists!

Click on the link below to see a slideshow of some of our amazing scientists!

Slideshow of Scientists

Using IXL.com

A note from Mrs. Higginbotham...

The MBES Foundation has purchased access to IXL.com for all students this year!  IXL is a fabulous math resource that enables students to practice many math skills in an engaging way.   Your child was given a parent letter regarding IXL to take home last week.  This letter included your child's username and password.  

I do ask students to use IXL for homework sometimes.  IXL sends me a report of how long each student practiced, which skills they practiced, how many problems they were able to complete, etc.  It is essential that your child logs in AND logs out of IXL so that his/her work is reported.  

Some students choose to use IXL even when it is not assigned.  That is great! Students can even select higher grade levels for skills that they have already mastered at the fourth grade level.  If they need to review at a lower level for some skills, they can do that as well.

If your child does not have access to the Internet, please write a note to let me know.  Thank you!

Classroom library Check out site

http://classroom.booksource.com/Default.aspx?logout=true

Subject /Predicate Practice

Study Guide & Explanation of terms

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/4357617/subject-predicate-games

http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writcent/hypergrammar/subjpred.html

Powerpoints

Download SubjPred  (song at end)

http://classroom.jc-schools.net/la/activities/subj-pred_files/frame.htm

http://www.cheshire.k12.ct.us/dodd2/teachers/jgoffin/files/604E5FFAFEB6413A8C22909808044E54.ppt#282,27,Slide 27

Video and quiz

http://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/subjectandpredicate/preview.weml

http://www.school-house-rock.com/Pred.html

Songs

http://www.teachersdesk.org/sub_pred_song.html

Games

http://www.quia.com/rr/36764.html

http://www.quia.com/rr/36765.html

Quizzes

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/quiz/mquiz.asp?filename=msmith5complsubpred

http://www.softschools.com/manage/themes/knowledgetest

http://www.softschools.com/manage/themes/knowledgetest

http://teachers.bcps.org/teachers_elem/jredmond/files/7672949D078740A583384717339B55DC.pdf

http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writcent/hypergrammar/rvsubj.html

http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writcent/hypergrammar/rvpred.html

Noun Resources

Just nouns Download JUST NOUNS!

School House Rock   http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=7585&title=Schoolhouse_Rock___A_Noun_is_a_Person_Place_or_Thing

Sound of Music nouns    http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/nouns.htm

 

We are working on types of nouns in class.  See the attached explanation and try the games and quizzes listed below.

Study Guide

 

Download what_is_a_noun.doc

 

 

Games and Quizzes

http://www.quia.com/cc/333551.html

http://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/nouns/

http://www.quia.com/cb/28126.html

http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=4&Unit=2&Topic=Nouns&x=67&y=24

 

Videos

Download The_Harold_Syntax_Guide_to_Grammar_Basics__Nouns

 

Download Introduction_to_Parts_of_Speech__Herman_s_Chow_Down_Nouns

 

Download Grammar_Time__Mission_Noun

 

 

A new website for possessive noun rules and practice

http://www.english-zone.com/spelling/possessives.html

Sentence Study resources

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/sensort/index.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/sentencebasics/whatisasentence/flash2.shtml

http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=2&Unit=1&Topic=The+Sentence&x=39&y=12

http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=3&Unit=1&Topic=The+Sentence&x=23&y=7

http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=4&Unit=1&Topic=The+Sentence&x=39&y=14

http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=5&Unit=1&Topic=The+Sentence&x=37&y=13

http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=6&Unit=1&Topic=The+Sentence&x=31&y=12

http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=7&Unit=1&Topic=The+Sentence&x=18&y=8

http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=8&Unit=1&Topic=The+Sentence&x=38&y=22

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/clubhouse/index_pre.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/interestsentences/compoundsentences/game.shtml

http://webschool.wash.k12.ut.us/language/lessons/compoundsentences.html

http://www.myenglishlessons.net/quizzes/combining_sentences1.htm

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/runons_quiz.htm

http://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/runonsentences/preview.weml

http://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/typesofsentences/preview.weml

http://www.quia.com/quiz/106467.html

http://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/strengtheningsentences/preview.weml

States and Capitals Study Tools

http://www.aaawhere.com/geog-usa.htm#topic272

Southern states-pull down on the arrow to get to

 

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Geography/USA_GL_Caps_1280_1024.html (Click

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Geography/USA_G1_Caps_1280_1024.html

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Geography/USA_G0_1280_1024.html

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Geography/USA_G2_Caps_1280_1024.html

 

landforms

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA-georegion-click.html

Dark Marker Video (by popular demand)

Download Dark marker adjectives

Download Dark marker adverbs

Download Dark marker capitalization

Download Dark marker commas

Download Dark marker coordinationg conjunctions

Download Dark marker nouns

Download Dark marker prefixes

Download Dark marker quotation marks

Download Dark marker pronouns

Download Dark marker spelling

Download Dark markers apostrophe and double negatives

Download Dark markers verb