Mrs. Balsamo’s Travelers Peek at the Week
March 23, 2020 - March 27, 2020
Monday, March 23, 2020:
Math:
Language and Writing:
Science and Social Studies:
Tuesday, March 24, 2020:
Math:
Reading:
Language and Writing:
Science and Social Studies:
Wednesday, March 25, 2020:
Math:
Reading:
Language and Writing:
Science and Social Studies:
Thursday, March 26, 2020:
Math:
Reading:
Language and Writing:
Science and Social Studies:
Friday, March 27, 2020:
Math:
Language and Writing:
Science and Social Studies:
Other Notes:
We now have an active Willow street subscription for World Book online. Our subscription is good for World Book Kids, Student, Timelines, and Mobile through March 2021. You can access our school specific logon page at http://www.worldbookonline.com/?subacct=D4393
The username for our account is lusherwillow and the password is willow.
Parents,
As I am still working to setup our online learning community, please see the below message to help get started this week. I have setup a google voicemail number to receive calls and texts from you as well. 504-300-9968. Don't worry, I know this week will be one full of figuring things out. I understand and will be flexible as I know our situations are so unique in these times. Our primary method of communication outlining assignments and their due dates will be a Monday post to our class website and google classroom updates. I will most likely provide several "extra" resources as "can do's" for those eager little minds looking to extend their learning.
Here’s your job today as we get going with our online learning:
First, establish your learning space and routine. When will you work? All at once - in the morning or afternoon? Or will you spread it out throughout the day? Do you have to share materials or devices with siblings or parents? Where will you do your work? Think about limiting the distractions around you while you are working, but don’t forget to build in Brain Breaks.
Once you think you know where your space will be and when you will do your work, respond to the question in the Google Doc - Learning Space and Routine. Don’t forget to “Turn In” when you are finished.
Next, log in and try each of these digital resources that we will use for the next several weeks. Make sure they work from home. Let me know of any problems logging in. Remember most of these log-ins and passwords are in your binder glued or written on the orange file folder.
After logging in to each of these, do one short lesson or article for each just to make sure they are working properly.
There will be other resources we will use, but these are the ones we will use regularly. Please let me know of any problems using them from home. I will send additional resources as we need them.
Next up, read for at least 20 minutes today in a book of your choosing. Then, find something fun to do with your family.
We got this!!!
SCHOOL CLOSURE WEEKLY PLANS
This is a living document. I am still working on a plan that is best. I will be making small revisions into the weekend, but just in case our wonderful students need a sneak peek. I plan to share my learning objectives of big unit project goals here as well, so that we all know where we are going over the next month!
DRAFT for next week's home learning:
Mrs. Balsamo’s Weekly Plans
Week of March 16th
Please use Lesson 20 Spelling words for homework in your child’s red folder.
Students make work on their animal stories all week. Please don’t turn these in until I give specific guidelines and due dates. A scoring rubric will be shared.
Math pages refer to the math book in your child’s backpack. I hope to send quick video links for these lessons once I get this setup. I am hoping to correlate Iready online with the topics in the math book.
I included early finisher extra math pages in the red folder. I included extra reading materials. (Scholastic)
I also allowed each child to bring one book from our class library home for independent reading.
Monday March 16th
Math: Math Book Ideas About Measurement with Tiles and Rulers pages 158 - 159
1 Iready Lesson
Reading: Complete 1 kidbiz article, 15 minutes of Lexia
Practice logging into google classroom from home
You may want to answer any classroom prompts from earlier in the year. (weather, landforms, book studies, etc.)
Language: Students have multiple weeks worth of Daily Edits and Morning Message. It does not matter which packet they choose to complete each week. One page should be completed each week.
Homework: Complete all of Lesson 16 packet
Continue reading homework journals, spelling practice each night
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Math: Measure Length pages 160 - 161
1 Iready Lesson
Reading: Explore and view the blue research card which will guide our studies in this unit. Main reader Weather and Climate pages 8 - 17 (Questions will be posted to google classroom later in the week)
I suggest studies use their project journals to practice recording at least two WOW! Facts from this exemplar text.
Homework: Complete page 1 of Lesson 17 packet
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Math: Measuring Length pages 162 - 163
1 Iready Lesson
Reading: Reread main reader weather pages 8 - 17
Homework: Complete all page 1 of Lesson 17 packet
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Math: pages 164 - 165
Friday, March 20, 2020
(FRIDAY WILL BE GOOGLE CLASSROOM DAY! BY FRIDAY YOU MAY HAVE PROMPTS TO ANSWER, VIDEOS TO WATCH, OR DUE ASSIGNMENTS.)
Math: pages Measuring Length 166 - 167
1 Iready Lesson
Reading: Check out the resources online and begin thinking about which weather phenomenon you will select for this project.
Writing: Review the writing rubric for your Animal Stories and revise your stories. Make sure the doc is shared with Mrs. Balsamo. Due date Friday, March 27, 2020. Submit to google classroom by turning in this document and/or sharing with Mrs. Balsamo!
WELCOME, MRS. BALSAMO'S 2019 - 2020 TRAVELERS
ARE YOU READY FOR AN ADVENTURE?
MRS. BALSAMO, MS. TOUBIN AND THE REST OF THE WORLD ARE WAITING FOR YOU!!!!!!!!
March 23, 2020 - March 27, 2020
Monday, March 23, 2020:
Math:
- Lesson 17 Measuring Length math book pages 168 - 169
- Complete ALL Lesson 17 math homework pages for extra practice.
- Complete 1 Kidbiz article that Mrs. B. sent you related to weather. Don’t forget to submit the title of the article and your first and second score in the comment section of the assignment.
- Read Independently (Choice) each day! I will have a check in later in the week to see what you are reading! Our class Epic code is ydv0992
- Work on Weather and Climate Comprehension Questions. (Due Tuesday, March 24, 2020)
Language and Writing:
- Log onto spellingcity.com and complete the activities Mrs. Balsamo sent you for Lesson 20 words. Remember your username and password should be written both in your binder and in your homework journal cover. If you can’t find it, send Mrs. B. a message.
Science and Social Studies:
- Watch the landform videos and try to answer the landform question posted to Google classroom. Bonus: Draw a diagram of 3 landforms in your project journal.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020:
Math:
- Complete 1 Iready lesson on Measurement and Data (Mrs. Balsamo sent these lessons to you in Iready!) Please do 1 of those lessons before choosing a lesson in your Iready personal learning path.
Reading:
- Read Independently (Choice) each day! I will have a check in later in the week to see what you are reading! Our class Epic code is ydv0992. See the note below for additional online reading options.
- Work on Weather and Climate Comprehension Questions. (DueTuesday, March 24, 2020)
Language and Writing:
- Did you respond to the research question #1 from last week? Define and describe 1 weather phenomenon. Bonus: Write your own weather poem in your journal or in a Google Doc.
Science and Social Studies:
- Weather Observations: Follow the instructions from scholastic research posted to GoogleClassroom. http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/wwatch/observe.htm
- Bonus: Weather Watch activity scholastic activity on GoogleClassroom
- Bonus: Start your own weather observation journal if you haven’t already done so.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020:
Math:
- Math Lesson 17 Test (Summative Assessment and will count as a grade!) in Google classroom.
Reading:
- Read Weather and Climate main reader pages 18 - 19.
- Read Independently (Choice) each day! I will have a check in later in the week to see what you are reading! Our class Epic code is ydv0992 (Check out the new collections!)
Language and Writing:
- Review your Animal Story feedback. Revise and Edit your stories. Final stories are due on Friday, March 27! (Summative Assessment and will count as a grade!) Use the rubric and self check your work.
- Check in for a Wednesday class meeting prompt on GoogleClassroom at 9:00.
- Daily practice homework spelling choices Lesson 21(Words are in your red folder and posted in spellingcity)
Science and Social Studies:
- Watch the weather and climate video from last week. Try to answer the prompt. What is the difference?
Thursday, March 26, 2020:
Math:
- Lesson 18 Comparing Units of Measure pages 170 - 171
- Extra Practice (correlating homework pages)
- Complete 1 Measurement and Data Iready lesson
Reading:
- Complete 15 minutes of Lexia.
- Reread Weather and Climate out loud pages 18 - 19 to someone. In your project journal or on Google classroom, record 3 observations you made when looking at the Climate Map of the United States. For example, I made the observation that California is mostly Mediterraneen. This means it is warm/hot, dry summer and cool, wet winters.
- Read Independently (Choice) each day! I will have a check in later in the week to see what you are reading! Our class Epic code is ydv0992.
Language and Writing:
- Daily practice Homework spelling choice Lesson 21
Science and Social Studies:
- Your reading job is your science job for today!
Friday, March 27, 2020:
Math:
- Lesson 18 Comparing Units of Measure pages 172 - 173
- Extra Practice (correlating homework pages)
- Complete 1 of the Measurement and Data Iready lessons.
- Read Independently (Choice) each day! I will have a check in later in the week to see what you are reading! Our class Epic code is ydv0992.
- Readworks Article: “Weather” (Summative Assessment and will count as a grade!)
Language and Writing:
- Daily practice spelling choice Lesson 21
Science and Social Studies:
- Last week you were asked to pick one weather phenomenon and define and describe it.
- Research Question 2: In which climates is your weather phenomenon from research question 1 most likely to occur? Why? (Submit to Google Classroom or record in your project journal.
Other Notes:
- You have a few weeks’ worth of Daily Edits in your red folder. These are “CAN DO’s.” I will post a model for you so that you can check, score and revise your own work.
- Your music two teachers want you to be added to their classes. Please join with class codes 5jrmix AND ol6ig4v.
- A P.E. posts should arrive in Google classroom by Tuesday each week!
- Early Finishers include: Scholastic news articles in your folder, complete extra kidbiz and iready lessons, check out some of the arts integration posts on google classroom or try any of the science activities. Only the “MUST DO’s “for each day will come to you through your classwork stream. I will be having these delivered to you each morning. Marking it done or turning in an assignment is the only way I know you are keeping up!
- Check out the message from our librarian. This will be a great place to go for WOW facts when doing research or to explore as independent reading.
We now have an active Willow street subscription for World Book online. Our subscription is good for World Book Kids, Student, Timelines, and Mobile through March 2021. You can access our school specific logon page at http://www.worldbookonline.com/?subacct=D4393
The username for our account is lusherwillow and the password is willow.
Parents,
As I am still working to setup our online learning community, please see the below message to help get started this week. I have setup a google voicemail number to receive calls and texts from you as well. 504-300-9968. Don't worry, I know this week will be one full of figuring things out. I understand and will be flexible as I know our situations are so unique in these times. Our primary method of communication outlining assignments and their due dates will be a Monday post to our class website and google classroom updates. I will most likely provide several "extra" resources as "can do's" for those eager little minds looking to extend their learning.
Here’s your job today as we get going with our online learning:
First, establish your learning space and routine. When will you work? All at once - in the morning or afternoon? Or will you spread it out throughout the day? Do you have to share materials or devices with siblings or parents? Where will you do your work? Think about limiting the distractions around you while you are working, but don’t forget to build in Brain Breaks.
Once you think you know where your space will be and when you will do your work, respond to the question in the Google Doc - Learning Space and Routine. Don’t forget to “Turn In” when you are finished.
Next, log in and try each of these digital resources that we will use for the next several weeks. Make sure they work from home. Let me know of any problems logging in. Remember most of these log-ins and passwords are in your binder glued or written on the orange file folder.
- Google Classroom
- iReady
- KidBiz
- Lexia
- Epic - getepic.com - Our Class Code is ydv0992. Epic should be free to use at home during this time.
After logging in to each of these, do one short lesson or article for each just to make sure they are working properly.
There will be other resources we will use, but these are the ones we will use regularly. Please let me know of any problems using them from home. I will send additional resources as we need them.
Next up, read for at least 20 minutes today in a book of your choosing. Then, find something fun to do with your family.
We got this!!!
SCHOOL CLOSURE WEEKLY PLANS
This is a living document. I am still working on a plan that is best. I will be making small revisions into the weekend, but just in case our wonderful students need a sneak peek. I plan to share my learning objectives of big unit project goals here as well, so that we all know where we are going over the next month!
DRAFT for next week's home learning:
Mrs. Balsamo’s Weekly Plans
Week of March 16th
Please use Lesson 20 Spelling words for homework in your child’s red folder.
Students make work on their animal stories all week. Please don’t turn these in until I give specific guidelines and due dates. A scoring rubric will be shared.
Math pages refer to the math book in your child’s backpack. I hope to send quick video links for these lessons once I get this setup. I am hoping to correlate Iready online with the topics in the math book.
I included early finisher extra math pages in the red folder. I included extra reading materials. (Scholastic)
I also allowed each child to bring one book from our class library home for independent reading.
Monday March 16th
Math: Math Book Ideas About Measurement with Tiles and Rulers pages 158 - 159
1 Iready Lesson
Reading: Complete 1 kidbiz article, 15 minutes of Lexia
Practice logging into google classroom from home
You may want to answer any classroom prompts from earlier in the year. (weather, landforms, book studies, etc.)
Language: Students have multiple weeks worth of Daily Edits and Morning Message. It does not matter which packet they choose to complete each week. One page should be completed each week.
Homework: Complete all of Lesson 16 packet
Continue reading homework journals, spelling practice each night
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Math: Measure Length pages 160 - 161
1 Iready Lesson
Reading: Explore and view the blue research card which will guide our studies in this unit. Main reader Weather and Climate pages 8 - 17 (Questions will be posted to google classroom later in the week)
I suggest studies use their project journals to practice recording at least two WOW! Facts from this exemplar text.
Homework: Complete page 1 of Lesson 17 packet
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Math: Measuring Length pages 162 - 163
1 Iready Lesson
Reading: Reread main reader weather pages 8 - 17
Homework: Complete all page 1 of Lesson 17 packet
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Math: pages 164 - 165
Friday, March 20, 2020
(FRIDAY WILL BE GOOGLE CLASSROOM DAY! BY FRIDAY YOU MAY HAVE PROMPTS TO ANSWER, VIDEOS TO WATCH, OR DUE ASSIGNMENTS.)
Math: pages Measuring Length 166 - 167
1 Iready Lesson
Reading: Check out the resources online and begin thinking about which weather phenomenon you will select for this project.
Writing: Review the writing rubric for your Animal Stories and revise your stories. Make sure the doc is shared with Mrs. Balsamo. Due date Friday, March 27, 2020. Submit to google classroom by turning in this document and/or sharing with Mrs. Balsamo!
WELCOME, MRS. BALSAMO'S 2019 - 2020 TRAVELERS
ARE YOU READY FOR AN ADVENTURE?
MRS. BALSAMO, MS. TOUBIN AND THE REST OF THE WORLD ARE WAITING FOR YOU!!!!!!!!
Traveler's Caught Being Helpful and keeping our community safe
We stay strong and anchored throughout the day! We encourage others each and every day!
Peek at the Week
Week of February 10th 2020
Spelling: Continued Lesson 16 words with endings - ed and -ing (No New Words) Friday: Dictation Test
Reading: Continued Fables and Myths (Students are working to write their own versions of fables through their studies of story elements and story telling across different genres.)
Social Studies: Continued studies of carnival history and traditions around the world!
Writing Projects: Continued work on opinion paragraphs. (What is your favorite Mardi Gras throw?)
Math: Students will continue to practice Lesson 26: Geometry. Wednesday: Geometry Assessment Lesson 26
Notes: Please keep your Read and Respond book in your backpack. Please be sure your response work is meaningful can be used in the future when writing book reviews and having class discussion. The more clear supporting details the better!
We will exchange V- Day cards on Friday. Please do not put "to" names on them. It just makes it easier for everyone.
Week of February 10th 2020
Spelling: Continued Lesson 16 words with endings - ed and -ing (No New Words) Friday: Dictation Test
Reading: Continued Fables and Myths (Students are working to write their own versions of fables through their studies of story elements and story telling across different genres.)
Social Studies: Continued studies of carnival history and traditions around the world!
Writing Projects: Continued work on opinion paragraphs. (What is your favorite Mardi Gras throw?)
Math: Students will continue to practice Lesson 26: Geometry. Wednesday: Geometry Assessment Lesson 26
Notes: Please keep your Read and Respond book in your backpack. Please be sure your response work is meaningful can be used in the future when writing book reviews and having class discussion. The more clear supporting details the better!
We will exchange V- Day cards on Friday. Please do not put "to" names on them. It just makes it easier for everyone.
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Peek At The WEEK
December 16 - 19
This week will be benchmark testing for Reading Math Tuesday - Wednesday!
Please review Study Guides that we have completed in class for Homework this Week!
Don't forget your gently used wrapped books for Thursday's book exchange.
Happy Holidays!
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kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/winter-celebrations/
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www.bugfacts.net/
https://tsd-lfk.weebly.com/insect-research.html
www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/insects/
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BAT RESEARCH
https://www.highlightskids.com/audio-story/how-bats-see-night
kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/bat-myths-busted/#bat-myths-hanging.jpg
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorations/bats/level1/index.htm
http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/bats/facts1.htm
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Start Scientist Citizen Library Lab "Spark"
journeynorth.org/
journeynorth.org/
Peek at the Week: October 14, 2019:
· Benchmark testing for Reading and Math will be next week.
· Benchmarks will address skills covered during the first quarter.
· For Math, review materials can be found in your child’s binder.
· For Reading, the students will be asked to respond to poetry and narrative texts.
· Verify your background check with the office and complete training before volunteering. https://lusher-la.safeschools.com/login
· Our Fall Celebration is Friday, October 18, 2019.
https://signup.com/go/FBLsVXs
· Send in a small pumpkin by Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
· Insectarium Field Trip will be Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Audubon Zoo Field Trip will be Wednesday, December 11, 2019."
- This week will be for reviewing and benchmark testing. There will not be new content covered. Please note that all class election preparation and studies will happen in class. This is part of our government PBL unit.
- Below is the email sent out to all second grade parents on Friday.
· Benchmark testing for Reading and Math will be next week.
· Benchmarks will address skills covered during the first quarter.
· For Math, review materials can be found in your child’s binder.
· For Reading, the students will be asked to respond to poetry and narrative texts.
· Verify your background check with the office and complete training before volunteering. https://lusher-la.safeschools.com/login
· Our Fall Celebration is Friday, October 18, 2019.
https://signup.com/go/FBLsVXs
· Send in a small pumpkin by Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
· Insectarium Field Trip will be Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Audubon Zoo Field Trip will be Wednesday, December 11, 2019."
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Peek of the Week October 2 - 4, 2019
No New Content this Week
No New Spelling Words
Math Week is a Review week of Lessons 1 - 5. (Fast Fact Homework Pages) Students are working on study guides in class for Benchmark week. Week of October 14th.
Don't forget Spirit week!!!
Wednesday is P.J. Day!
SAVE THE DATE: Fall Rotations at SChool 1:30 - 3:30. A Volunteer spot link will be emailed soon with more information and donation options.
Write your Own Theme Shape Poem
www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/theme-poems-30044.html
Find our what Reading LEXILE your BOOK IS ON:
fab.lexile.com/
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