Geometry Review and Test

We reviewed 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes today. The students worked with pattern blocks and solid shapes. The students are doing great when counting faces, edges, and vertices. We will review again tomorrow and the test is on Thursday, April 30th.

Area

The students learned about area today. We used little squares to fill the shapes to figure out the area of a few rectangles. The students enjoyed reviewing a little multiplication too. 

Math News

The students have been learning about two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes. The students have been counting faces, edges, and vertices on the three- dimensional shapes. On Friday, they used pattern blocks to show equal parts of shapes-fractions. At one math station, the students were building some symmetrical pictures. 

Poetry Celebration

The students have been working hard the last few weeks writing poetry. After editing their favorite poems, they designed and decorate a cover for their poetry books. The students shared their books with our class and Mr. Jobst's class. I'm so proud of their hard work!

Science Review

The students reviewed for their science test today. Hopefully your child has reviewed a bit at home this week. The test is tomorrow. 

Happy Earth Day!

The students have been learning about our Earth's resources. We've also been writing poetry so we combined lessons and the students wrote an Earth Day poem. Here are a few:

Fun with Tangrams

Some of the students have been trying out the Tangram Challenge! Some of the puzzles are easier than others. It's great fun when students work hard and keep trying even when the puzzle is quite challenging! 

Geometry

The students have been learning about two-dimensional shapes. Of course, the students know circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares. They learned about hexagons, pentagons, parallelograms, and trapezoids. The students also learned that rectangles, squares, and trapezoids are quadrilaterals because they have 4 sides and 4 angles. Next week, they'll learn about three-dimensional shapes. At the math work stations, the students LOVE Time and Money Kaboom! Another math station is all about multiplication. The tangram pictures are quite challenging and some students love the challenge. 

Science Fun!

The students enjoyed reviewing science concepts with Go Noodle! We divided the class into two teams and then they answered the questions. 

Fun at Grant's Farm on April 24th

Long School will have a Grant's Farm Night on Friday, April 24th from 5:45 - 9:00 p.m.  Grant's Farm will be open to Long Elementary Families ONLY. It should be lots of fun! See you there!

Cardinal Day!

Many students wore the Cardinal shirts for Opening Day. Join your Long School friends on May 3rd at the Cardinal vs Pirates at 1:15. Tickets are $30. Check out the flyer with all the information.

Science News

The students are learning about what our Earth is made of. Earlier in the week they learned about our natural resources. The students enjoyed looking at different rocks and sorting the rocks yesterday. They're learning about soil too. 

Math Review

The students have been reviewing measurement. They've learned about measuring with inches, feet, yards, centimeters and meters. The students have been comparing the sizes of different items too. They will review again on Monday and the test will be on Tuesday. 

Social Studies Review

The students have been learning about America's Past. We've talked about how the American Indians depended on the natural resources around them. Then they learned about the explorers, Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus. The students learned about the colonies, Jamestown and Plymouth. The students compared how those colonies were the same and different. Also they learned about first 13 colonies and how they gained independence from Great Britain. Then the students learned about some of our great leaders and inventors. Finally, they learned about how communities and communication has changed through the years. They reviewed today and will review again on Monday. The students will be able to review at home on Monday evening because the test will be on Tuesday, April 7th.