| MEET MRS.
HUNT
After spending her childhood in Mitchell, SD (home of the Corn
Palace), Mrs. Hunt moved to Omaha, NE where she graduated from Westside
High School (home of the Warriors). Following a family tradition,
Mrs. Hunt headed east to the University of Northern Iowa, graduating
in 1978. She took her first teaching job right here in Atlantic, met
her husband at the second "Welcome the New Teachers Party,"
and has been active in education ever since. Mrs. Hunt and her husband, Nick, have two daughters, Elizabeth, who is married and attends grad school in New Hampshire, and Carolyn, a grad student at the University of Texas/Arlington.
SOCIAL STUDIES
How did the United States of America become
the world power it is today? Can you name some of the movers and shakers
who shaped this great country? What was life like before trains and
telegraph communication? What changes have taken place since the 19th
century? Students
will be finding the answers to these and many other questions in
our very up-to-date social studies book.
We will begin the year reviewing maps skills with help from Long John Silver; you know, that famous pirate in Robert Louis Stevenson'sTreasure Island.
We
will end the year traveling the world using the "Around the World" sections of theTime For Kids magazine, books, and Internet resources.
DATES TO REMEMBER
APRIL 20: Early Out (2:15)
APRIL 22: 1:15 Dismissal (Good Friday)
APRIL 25-29: NWEA Tests
APRIL 27: Early Out (2:15)
MAY 3: SCIENCE FAIR
MAY 4: Early Out (2:15)
MAY 6: Talent Show
MAY 11: Early Out (2:15)
MAY 12: Conservation Day
MAY 24: Last Day of Classes
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MATH
Schuler students will be using Saxon Math again this year. This highly
regarded math curriculum is a practical approach to learning
math concepts, but it isn't easy. Are you up to the challenge?
Here's a great
math fact activity to keep you in shape! SPEED
MATH There
are many great web sites for you to explore on the Internet which
feature math puzzles and
thinking activities.
One cool site can be
found by clicking below.
There are many games located at this site which use math strategies.
Give each one a try!
SCIENCE
Thanks to the Atlantic Community School Foundation, K-8 students will enjoy new and up-to-date science text books and materials. Subject matter in Scott Foresman Science aligns with content standards and supports inquiry standards through directed, guided, and full inquiry activities. This year, 5th grade science will include Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, and Space and Technology. We won't be able to cover every chapter in the text book, but students will gain experience and confidence in their ability "to do" science.
STUDENT CREATED
WEB PAGES
Check back later. This section is under construction!
FUN AND GAMES
Check out these fun websites!
Giggle Poetry
Magic Gopher
Free Rice
(A great way to practice vocabulary!)
Email Santa
Interactive Snowflakes
Carve A Pumpkin
Iowa Public Television
The First Thanksgiving
Time For Kids
Hangman
Where in the World Challenge
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LANGUAGE ARTS
In my opinion, the only way to learn to love reading is to do it a lot, which is exactly what the students will get do this year. There will be many opportunities for students to read books of their own choosing and convince others to read them too; students will also share class books and learn different strategies to better understand what they read.
To practice reading strategies, the students will be using a new program called Kidbiz 3000. This program can be used at home, which I would encourage.
Parts of speech, punctuation, capitalization, and more will be reviewed using Skills Tutor. Four different writing genres: narrative, expository, descriptive, and persuasive will be practiced using our Strategies for Writers textbook.
NEWS FLASH!
The 2009/10 Iowa Children's Choice Award Winner was The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.
If you are interested in seeing the vote totals, just click the ICCA link. The 2010/11 list is also available at the ICCA site. Many of the books that are on the new list are available in the classroom.
CONTENT AREA LINKS
Check here throughout the year for links to sites that enhance the content areas.
Around the World
Shel Silverstein
Listen to Poetry
Poetry Fun
Map Activities
Wacky Web Tales
Pirate Fun
Keep track of your child's progress at the Parent Portal, which is available at: www.atlantic.k12.ia.us
MEDIA CENTER
Click below to check out the Schuler Media Center link for kid (and parent) friendly resources.
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