Friday, January 29, 2010

Book Talk Recognition

Look at the 3 students who've completed their 5th book talk! Congratulations ladies!



Monday, January 25, 2010

It’s Time for C-Pod
Science Projects!

Each C-Pod Forest Ridge student will be responsible for a scientific experiment or demonstration. These projects will help in learning the process of Scientific Method: Hypothesis (or question), Materials and Procedure, Results, and Conclusion. These steps and how they apply to the projects will be taught at school. The projects will be scored for a speaking grade, as well as the science worksample.

To find an experiment suitable for the Science Fair, your student and your family can look through books or on the internet. The library has many student-friendly science books, and there are lots of websites you’ll find if you search “science projects” or “science fair.” Most of the science project work will need to be done at home, but we may be able to provide some supplies from the classroom, if needed.

Experiments are due in class ON, BUT NOT BEFORE, the morning of Thursday, February 18th. Each child will present to the class sometime during the day. We’ll show our displays to other classes on Friday, February 19th.

The attached sheet gives guidelines and expectations for this project.

Please call, email, or send a note if you have questions.

Have fun!

Mr. Jorgensen
Mrs. Kerr
Mrs. Koenig
Mrs. Randall
Mrs. Brown


Science Fair Project Guidelines

Your project for the science fair will have two parts:

1. A display of your actual experiment to be shown on top of your desk

2. A large poster-size page (see below, paper provided by the school) to hang from the front of your desk showing (WITH LABELS) the following:
a. Title of your science project + Your Name + Your Room
b. Scientific Inquiry Question or Hypothesis
c. Materials and Procedure
d. Results
e. Conclusion

Please be sure your poster is oriented VERTICALLY to be able to fit and hang across the front of your desk! A visual of a poster sample was sent home and emailed to families.

Be sure to give yourself enough time to thoughtfully and carefully complete your project. You will need time to practice your presentation for the class, as well. Read and use the Speech Practice Form to help you do your best. Turn it in to get full effort credit. If you have questions or problems as you work, PLEASE LET YOUR TEACHER KNOW. I can help you! Like any big project, this will be easier and more fun if you work on it a little at a time, rather than wait until the last minute. Here is a suggested timeline to help you stay on track:

Thurs. Jan. 21: *Take home Science Project information.
Mon. Jan. 25: *RETURN signed assignment notice (see below).
Fri. Jan. 29: *Have your project IDEA CHOSEN.
Sat. Jan. 30 - Fri. Feb. 5:
*GATHER materials, CONDUCT your experiment.
Sat. Feb. 6 – Wed. Feb. 10:
*COMPLETE your poster.
Thurs. Feb. 11 to Wed. Feb. 17:
*DEVELOP and PRACTICE your speech. Be ready to TEACH your classmates what you’ve learned.
*Fill out the Speech Practice Form.
Thurs. Feb. 18: *BRING your project, display, and Speech Practice Form to school this morning, ready to PRESENT. SMILE and be PROUD as everyone sees your great work!
Fri. Feb. 19: *Projects will go home today after we “show and tell” our work to the other classes.

We have read the science project guidelines. _______________
will be bringing his/her science project to school on Thursday morning, February 18th. By using the suggested timeline, we know that we can plan carefully and use the FULL FOUR WEEKS allotted to be well-prepared!

_____________________ ____________________
Parent Signature Student Signature



Science Project Grades
Title:

Name: _________________________ Date: _______________

Science Project Grade: 0 1 2 3 4 5
Effort Grade: N S- S S+ E
Speaking Grades:
Ideas/Content: 0 1 2 3 4 5
Organization: 0 1 2 3 4 5
Language: 0 1 2 3 4 5
Delivery: 0 1 2 3 4 5

Speech Practice Form Turned In: Yes No
Effort: N S- S S+ E

Spelling Words for the Week of 1/25

Unit 12
natural
ocean
government
baby
grass

Challenge Word

Hypochondriac

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

GREEN LUNCH TIME - Sustainable Practices

Forest Ridge Elementary
GREEN LUNCH TIME
Sustainable Practices


Reach ZERO WASTE!!

Win a Reusable SLURPEE!

Win a pass to the KROC Center!


What is ZERO WASTE?

Zero Waste means nothing is added to the waste stream (garbage).

A way to achieve this for “HOT LUNCH” students is to:

“Take what you want;

Eat what you take.”

Do not take more than you can eat from the self-serve bar. Eat all food, drink all beverage, and throw nothing into the waste stream and you can earn tickets to win a Slurpee or KROC Center pass!


LUNCHES FROM HOME


Please pack as close AS POSSIBLE to 100% Reusable Container Lunches instead of individually wrapped throw away items.


PACKAGING of items is a major use of natural resources such as petroleum products (plastic) that will deplete our fossil fuel reserves and mineral extraction to make aluminum and other packaging materials.

Buy food in bulk and use REFILLABLE/REUSABLE containers instead of disposables, like Capri Sun and other individually wrapped - made for lunch throw away items - that are not recyclable and have to be thrown away into the waste stream.

Thank you for helping us to reduce our carbon footprint and conserve our natural resources for future generations!

Monday, January 18, 2010

Book Talk Recognition

Check out who has completed their 5th book talk! Congratulations kiddo! :-)

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Connected Math Homework for the Week of 1/11

Monday
Complete Applications 1, 2, 3 on page 28
Complete Connections 46 and 47 on page 31

Tuesday
Complete Applications 4-11 on page 28-29
Complete Extensions 59-64 on page 32-33

Wednesday
Complete Applications 12-23 on page 29
Complete Extensions 65-69 on page 33

Thursday
Complete Application 24 on page 29
Complete Extensions 70-71 on page 33

Friday

No homework :0)

Each homework assignment is due on Tuesday, January 19th.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Spelling Words for the Week of 1/11

Unit 11
figure
you're
free
fell
suppose


Challenge Word

Exploration

Wednesday, January 06, 2010

~January Fun List~

*KEIZER ART ASSOCIATION
cartooning: Tuesdays, Jan. 5th-Feb. 2nd $50 for 5weeks ages 7-12
take this class if you like to draw, laugh, and share cartoon stories

kids clay class: Saturdays, Jan 30th-Feb. 2nd 11-12pm 4 weeks $40 Ages 6-15 or older! creating projects from clay and fire in a kiln

Register for classes at www.keizerarts.com or call 363-5667

*LANCASTER MALL KIDS CLUB
Thursday, January 7th 6-7pm Free Make a Snowman

*BULLWINKLE'S FUN CENTER
Family Fun Friday! Jan. 9th 5-9pm $10 gets you unlimited laser tag, max flight, kidopolis, and more!
Must call and reserve spot @ (425) 228-7300 X13


*LOWES BUILD AND GROW KIDS CLINICS
Saturday, Jan. 9th Coin Bank
Saturday, Jan. 23rd Tic Tac Toe 10-11am Free Register @ Lowes.com

*MISSION MILL FAMILY DAY
Saturday, Jan. 9th Potato Stamp Cards Free 11-1

*NORTHERN LIGHTS THEATRE DOUBLE PLAY SATURDAY (Play, Movie, Pizza, Snacks)
Saturday, Jan. 9th $11 Doors open 11:45 Play: Princess and the Pea
Movie:TBA


*STRAUB ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER (1120 A Street NE Salem)
Nature kids Classes Free Call to RSVP 391-4145

Wednesday, Jan. 13th "Watersheds" 2nd & 3rd graders
Wednesday, Jan. 20th "Watersheds" 4th & 5th graders 4-5:30 pm


*SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY NO TV WEEK JAN 23-29 SLEEPOVER!!!

THE GREAT LIBRARY CAMP IN!!!!! Lots of FUN!!!!! Come find a comfy spot with us=)

Step 1: Submit your pledge to turn off your T.V for one week @ www.salemlibrary.org YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
Step 2: Make your reservation by calling 588-6088
Step 3: Keep your pledge and do not turn your t.v on Jan. 23rd-Jan. 29th
Step 4: Arrive at the Library Friday, Jan 29th at 6:30pm Bring your sleeping bag, pillows,etc. and get ready for a fun night of games, crafts, snacks, door prizes, and more!


*MICHAELS
Saturday, Jan. 30th Valentines Day Frame $1 12-2pm


~Missoula Montana Children's Theatre Company is in town this week producing a children's play "Princess and the Pea". There will be two performances on Saturday at Claggett Creek Middle School. 3pm and 5:30pm Adults $8

Friday, January 01, 2010

~Homework over Winter Break ~

Name___________________
~Homework over Winter Break ~
(This will keep you somewhat busy with all your free time)

1. Complete all 3 weeks of your R.A.H. slips
2. Complete your reading worksheet
3. Complete your vivid vocabulary

All three of these assignments are due on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010.

*We will be starting an explorer project in Technology the first week we come back to school. If you want to start doing your research ahead of time, that would be VERY responsible, but it’s not required. The name of your explorer is:__________________.

Here are some things that you can research about your explorer:
When was your explorer born/died?
Where was your explorer from/who were they exploring for?
What was your explorer trying to accomplish with their voyage?
Give details about your explorers expedition.
What difficulties did they face?