Mr. EJ's Classroom: 2011

Friday, October 21, 2011

Multiplication Games!

http://multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm

Test your skills and get more practice with awesome multiplication games!

Good Luck!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Hey Inquirers!

I got some requests for a new post. I don't know if you have seen this website or not, but I think it is great!

Take a look at some of the I wonder topics and then comment about which "I wonder" topic you like the best.

I will start:

My favorite is #215-How long would it take to travel to the planet Mars?

I heard on the radio that NASA is planning to go to Mars sometime around 2030. Think about it-you would be more than 40 years old (if you are 11 now). In the article it says the round trip would take over 400 days.

If you read the article, tell me what the point of opposition is.

Otherwise, just post your favorite I wonder topic on Wonderopolis.org

I dare you to comment!

Mr. EJ

Friday, January 14, 2011

What is Mr. E.J. doing now?

I am taking classes every Friday morning to study for my Certified Arborsit Certification.

See the link:

Arborist Class Brochure

There are SO many things to learn about trees.

What do you know about trees?

Mr. E.J wants to know!

Newsletter for November 19, 2010

November 19, 2010

News From Room 120

Greetings Families,

This has been a week of transition! Congratulations to Ms. Wotipka and her husband on their new arrival of baby Frances, who came last Friday evening. She is doing well as a new mom. Meanwhile, the 5^th graders and I have been getting to know each other and accomplishing some hard work at the same time.

Reading:

We read Woodsong by Gary Paulsen, a Minnesota author. This story connected well to last weeks story about dogsled racing. We worked on paraphrasing, or writing the same message while using different words.

Spelling:

Students are encouraged to visit WWW.SPELLINGCITY.COM to take advantage of interactive spelling practice with the words of the week. Simply go to the site and do a teacher name search by typing in my name-Eric Johnson.

Writing: We have begun our personal narrative unit. This unit connects well with the students because they practice telling and eventually writing true stories from their lives.

Math: Our geometry unit has really challenged the students. They have been drawing congruent triangles using a compass, categorizing polygons according to their properties, and measuring angles with protractors.

PYP: We have started our studies on Human Development. Thus far we have discussed the development of babies and children from birth to 5 years. Next week we will dive into adolescence.

Reminders:

· Colder weather means students need to dress appropriately with a jacket, hat, and mittens/gloves being required.

· In your Friday mail look for a letter on our poinsettia fundraiser. This will go to fund the ski trip later in the winter.

· Don’t forget to visit Mr. EJ’s Classroom Blog for a number of interesting links. The web address is:

http://mrejsclassroomblog.blogspot.com/

Next weeks specialist schedule is: Mon-PE/Music Tues-Art Wed-PE Thu-Spanish Fri-Music

Have a great weekend!

Eric Johnson