Here's What's Happening in Mrs. McBrady's Classroom

March 28, 2018

Here are some book commercials the class made!!  Definitely a few stars in the making:)  The videos really do have sound, but some are very quiet.  

Here's What's Happening in Mrs. McBrady's Classroom

March 26, 2018

Literacy

Interactive reading - Beardance. 

Will compare and contrast with a movie that incorporates similar cultural ideas to the Ute beliefs.

Spelling

No spelling lists this week.

Math

Unit 7 - Multiplication of a Fraction by a Whole Number and Measurement

Review

Test

Science

Electricity

MCA Dates

Reading Tests will be April 10, 11, and 12
Math Tests will be April 30, May 1 and 3

It is important that your child gets enough rest prior to testing.  A good breakfast also helps brain function. Attendance is important on test days.  Please visit with your child and let them know you expect them to try their hardest.  

Dates to Remember:

March 26 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 7:30
march 27 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:30 - 7:30
March 29, 30 - No School - Easter Break
April 2 - No School - Easter Break
April 4 - Always Changing Class by Ms. Serie and Mr. Noga
April 5 - Art with Grandma Cookie
April 18 - Electricity Presentation with Dave Burnea (Otter Tail Power Company)

Here's What's Happening in Mrs. McBrady's Classroom

March 12, 2018

Literacy


Students will compare and contrast the book and the movie Stone Fox. 

Students are researching a rain forest animal or bird.  Students are writing a research report and will be following directions to draw the creature.  Students are also selecting a picture from the internet to print for the report.

Independent Reading – AR goal for March - 5 points to meet the goal
Please remind your child to read at home. 4th graders should read at least 20 minutes per evening.


Spelling

Maintenance test this week.
Test 3A will be Tuesday over Lessons 15, 16, and 17.
Test 3B will be Thursday over Lessons 18, 19, 20, and 21.
New levels will be evaluated and determined by weekly test scores as well as the maintenance tests.

Math

Unit 7 - Multiplication of a Fraction by a Whole Number and Measurement
I can multiply fractions by whole numbers
I can multiply mixed numbers by whole numbers
I can estimate, find, and determine the reasonableness of answers to multi-step division number stories
I can use division strategies to solve measurement problems
I can generate and analyze patterns in rectangular numbers


Social Studies

The Middle West Region of the United States

Science

Electricity

March Birthdays

March 1 - Rachel

March 4 - Alexander

March 5 - Evalynn

March 29 - Myrissa

Dates to Remember:
March 14 - Personal Sharing
March 22 - End of Quarter 3
March 23 - No School - Teacher Workshop
March 26 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 7:30
march 27 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:30 - 7:30
March 29, 30 - No School - Easter Break
April 2 - No School - Easter Break

Here's What's Happening in Mrs. McBrady's Classroom

Feb. 12, 2018

An exciting new way to borrow books!

If you have access to an eReader or reading app, you may be interested in an app that I worked with this weekend. 

There is an app called OverDrive that allows you to sign into a library of your choice.  You do need to have a library card to register.  Viking Library System is available on this app,  

Once you download and register you have access to their electronic books and audio books.  You may borrow these electronic and audio books just like you do a library book.  The default is 2 weeks for an electronic book and 3 weeks for an audio book.

After you borrow a book, you click on a link which takes you to Amazon to download your choice.  You may return it when you are completed or it simply disappears from your devise after the time is up.

I found a great deal of children's literature on the bookshelf and they are all available to read completely free.  However, this isn't just for children.  I borrowed a brand new release and put myself on the waiting list for several other new releases.  

Let me know if you have any questions.  

Prime Reading

If you have an Amazon Prime account you also have access to Prime Reading through Amazon.  This is a benefit of your account which allows you to borrow from a select group of books.  The children's selection is not amazing, but there are a few.  

You may borrow up to 10 books at a time, completely free and for as long as you like.  You simply return them when you are done, and you can continue to read books from their selection.  

There are a few audio books, but not many.  The selections do change about monthly.

Birthdays - February and August

Feb. 8 - Brooke

Aug. 8 - Keira

Feb. 11 - Leila

Aug. 15 - Henlee

Feb. 23 - Alicia

Dates to Remember:
Feb. 14 - Classroom Party
Feb. 21 - Bookmobile
Feb. 22 - Family Night  4:45 - 7:30

Here's What's Happening in Mrs. McBrady's Classroom

Feb. 5, 2018

Valentine's Day

Please have your child decorate a Valentine’s Day box or bag and bring it to school for treats! It should be here by Friday, February 9.  Your child is welcome to bring treats for classmates.  Treats should be store bought and individually wrapped or bakery made.  Please bring one for everyone in our class if you choose to bring a treat.  It is okay to bring treats for friends in other classes also.

February is I Love To Read month.

Parkers Prairie Elementary School will be participating in Reading Olympics the month

of February.  Please note our upcoming dress up days. As always, dressing up is optional.   

• Tuesday 2/6 - PJ Day
• Wednesday 2/7- USA Day - wear red, white, and blue
• Thursday 2/8 - Wear Your Words - wear clothing with words

• Friday 2/9 - Olympic Color Day

Pre-K & Kindergarten - Red

1st grade - White

2nd grade - Yellow

3rd grade - Green

4th grade - Blue

5th/6th grade - Black

Birthdays - February and August

Feb. 8 - Brooke

Aug. 8 - Keira

Feb. 11 - Leila

Aug. 15 - Henlee

Feb. 23 - Alicia

Aug. 28 - Zoe

Here's What's Happening in Mrs. McBrady's Classroom

January 29, 2018

Thank You Support Staff!

Here's What's Happening in Mrs. McBrady's Classroom

January 15, 2018

Literacy

Reading – Jaguar by Roland Smith  

Literacy - Narrative and Fantasy

Independent Reading – AR goal for January - 5 points to meet the goal
Please remind your child to read at home. 4th graders should read at least 20 minutes per evening.


Spelling

Lesson 15 
Pretest on Monday
Final Test on Friday

Level adjustments have been made for the next quarter.with this lesson.

Math

Unit 5 - Fraction and Mixed Number Computation, Measurement
I can add fractions with like denominators
I can use multiple strategies to add mixed numbers with like denominators
I can add unlike fractions with tenths and hundredths
I can subtract fractions with like denominators
I can subtract mixed numbers by writing equations or drawing diagrams


Social Studies

U.S. Geography - Northeast Region, and government

January and July Birthdays!


July 1 - Hudson
July 10 - Zander
January 12 - Natalie
January 19 - Josephine

Coming Up!

Jan. 15 - School Family Time
Jan. 19 - Last day of Quarter 2
Jan. 22 - No School - Teacher Workshop
Jan 24 - Bookmobile