Thursday Folder Note

Colonial America Research Projects

Settlers came to America to find religious freedom and to make money. They settled into 13 colonies, areas that are now the states known as New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maryland, Georgia, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Delaware. Last quarter we studied the 13 Colonies and life in Colonial America.
Although we have started talking about the American Revolution, we are wrapping up our Colonial America unit with a collaborative research project. Over the last month the students have been working in small groups to research one of the colonial regions of the 13 Colonies. They will be presenting the information on a glog. "A Glog is created using a very easy to understand, drag and drop interface that is relevant, enjoyable, and scalable for students of all ages and learning styles. A Glog is an interactive visual platform in which users create a “poster or web page” containing multimedia elements including: text, audio, video, images, graphics, drawings, and data." -edu.glogster.com

We are finishing up our 13 Colonies Glogs! Check back to see if yours has been posted.

Blake, Macy & Sara


Alex, Blake, Coby, & Taylor


Alexa, Emilie, Eric, & Landen


Cheyenne, Elana, Jacob, & Josh


Callum, Jonni, Josh, & Kayla


Katie, Kevin, Samantha, & Savannah

I found a new tool!

I have created an app for the smart phone and other devices that will allow you to easily keep up with the happenings in our classroom! Snap a picture of the QR code below with your devices QR code reader to easily visit the link (http://my.yapp.us/LDKG4L). 

Read Across America

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The National Education Association is building a nation of readers through its signature program, Read Across America. Now in its 17th year, this year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources. (www.NEA.org)

To celebrate Read Across America we will be participating in daily activities at school as well as Skyping in guest readers from "across America."

The Cat in the Hat will be in our building on Monday. Look in your Thursday folders for the daily themes and activities for next week!

February 20 Thursday Folder Note

3rd Quarter Progress Reports

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Progress reports were sent home on Thursday. With all of the snow days we have had there are only 1 or 2 grades in each subject. I do not feel that these grades were a true representation of how your child is doing at this time. I will try to send home a reading and language arts progress report next week, after we have a few more grades in the grade book. Thanks for your patience as we deal with Mother Nature!

Valentine's Day Party

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Our Valentine’s Day party is Friday, February 14. We will celebrate with Valentine’s, electronics, games, and snacks. Bring in a decorated box if you would like to participate in the Valentine’s Day box contest!

Here is a list of students in our class. If you plan on bringing Valentine's, please bring one for everyone in the class.

Miss Tate's Class:
Katie, Macy, Landen, Sara, Savannah, Alex, Kayla, Cheyenne, Blake J., Emilie, Eric, Joshua L., Coby, Sam, Blake R., Jacob, Kevin, Elana, Josh S., Jonni, Callum, Alexa, Taylor