Archive for April, 2008

Our Landform Watercolor Paintings are Magnificent!

Mrs. Buck's update for April 23rd 2008

Our Wednesday morning began with a vocabulary sheet and spelling activities.  We began our new Science Cell, The Sun and Our Skin, today.  It was interesting to observe our skin and compare it to the skin of an orange.  Did you know our skin has three main layers?  After lab, we reviewed our homework and […]

Happy Earth Day!

Mrs. Buck's update for April 22nd 2008

Today began with vocabulary review and also spelling activities.  We checked over our homework and then met at the carpet to discuss the new cycle of Centers Activities.  Can you believe we are on our last cycle already?  Wow!  This year has really flown by!  We are very excited about creating new words at Writing […]

We Like Writing Critically About Art!

Mrs. Buck's update for April 17th 2008

Happy Thursday!  Today began with vocabulary review and spelling activities.  After reviewing our homework, we played a game of Sparkle.  Next, we headed up to the library.  After recess, we worked in our literacy groups and finished I’m In Charge of Celebrations.  It contained many examples of figurative language.  Mrs. Buck brought in several examples […]

Writing From a Character’s Point of View is Exciting!

Mrs. Buck's update for April 16th 2008

We began our day with vocabulary review and spelling activities.  After reviewing our homework, we took our science test on the solar system.  It was fun to fill out surveys about our SSR journals.  Mrs. Buck will use the information on the surveys for next year.  Next, we met in our literacy groups at Centers, […]