March 10, 2016

This week, our character word was self-reliance.  Students shared many situations or challenges they face where they can count on themselves 100% and solve the problem independently:  studying for a test, a messy bedroom, a missing homework page, personal hygiene, and a minor disagreement with a classmate.  They also shared the tipping point in common challenges where help from a friend of adult may be necessary.  Students are excited to become more self-reliant as they grow into almost 5th grade students.

• Monday, March 13th 
• Inflatables Week @ Crestwood 
• Tuesday, March 14th   
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• Wednesday, March 15th 
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• Thursday, March 16th 
• Spring Parent Teacher Conferences 
• Friday, March 17th  
• Out @ 11:40 am, no lunch served 
• Monday, March 20th - Friday, March 24th
• Spring Break, no school 

• Click here to check out the Crestwood PTO page!
• MAP Testing Information for Parents from Missouri's Department of Education 

March 3, 2017

Our focus word for the week was persevere, which means to stick with something even when it feels challenging.  We shared reasons that persevering is difficult:  the math skill seems too hard, everyone else is already really good and soccer, I'm not strong enough, etc.  Then we brainstormed positive messages we could say to ourselves to encourage perseverance.  We came up with a pretty good list:
 - Never give up.
 - I will try my hardest.
 - I can watch others working hard and be reminded of what to do.
 - I can try 1 more.
 - If I give up now, all my hard work will be gone.

• Monday, March 6th 
• Chick-Fil-A Dining to Donate Night @ 4:00-8:00 pm 
• Tuesday, March 7th   
• Spring Pictures; dress for the group picture even if not purchasing individual photos.     
• Wednesday, March 8th 
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• Thursday, March 9th 
• Library Day 
• Fire Drill 
• Friday, March 10th  
• Flyer Families; wear t-shirts
• Out @ 11:40 am, no lunch served 

• Click here to check out the Crestwood PTO page!

Students show off their Math skills.  We can multiply whole numbers by fractions, then convert to a mixed number, and finally simplify! 

Sandra & Katie work hard convert improper fractions.  

Desmond & Andrew work with clay in Art class.  

Brady & Jayden design their clay looms. 

Griffin & Claudia show off their hard work in Art.  

Becca & Robert roll out their clay to begin forming their looms. 

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February 24, 2017

During Class Meeting this week, students learned about orderliness.  Orderliness means to be prompt, neat, and organized.  They brainstormed and shared ways to keep our desks, floors, and cubbies looking good.  Each group earned several table points for staying on top of their areas.

• Monday, February 27th 
• Reading Celebration Week:  Read my Shirt Day; wear a shirt others can read.  
• Growth & Development Parent Preview @ 5:00 pm, LHS PD South room (more details below)
• Tuesday, February 28th  
• Reading Celebration Week:  Snuggle up with a Good Book; wear pajamas.  
• Wednesday, March 1st
• Reading Celebration Week:  Spotlight on Reading; bring a flashlight.  
• Thursday, March 2nd 
• Reading Celebration Week:  Hats off to Reading; wear a hat to school.   
• Friday, March 3rd 
• Reading Celebration Week:  Read to a Friend, bring a stuffed animal to read to.
• Happy birthday, Katie! (Saturday, March 4th) 

• Click here to check out the Crestwood PTO page!
• Continue collecting and sending Box Tops for Education; the class with the most box tops during 3rd quarter wins an extra PE with Mr. DC!
• Later this month, 4th & 5th graders will learn from Nurse Eva about Growth & Development.  There is a parent preview scheduled for Monday, February 27th. The 4th grade preview begins at 5:00 pm, and the 5th grade preview begins at 6:00 pm.  Parents can attend to learn more about the information that will be presented to students.  Please contact Nurse Eva with any questions.  

Griffin models subtracting fractions with regrouping. 

Jayden models subtracting fractions with regrouping.  

During our Informational Text Writing Celebration, students viewed each others' presentations.  

Parents & other Crestwood adults attended to view our hard work. 

On our final day of Informational Text writing, Ava used a student checklist to make a plan for herself.  She listed a few ways to improve her presentation before the celebration.  Way to go, Ava! 

• Monday, February 20th 
• No School, Presidents' Day 
• Tuesday, February 21st   
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• Wednesday, February 22nd
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• Thursday, February 23rd 
• Show Me Jumpers Assembly 
• Library 
• Friday, February 24th 
• Writing Celebration @ 11:00-11:30

• Click here to check out the Crestwood PTO page!
• Continue collecting and sending Box Tops for Education; the class with the most box tops during 3rd quarter wins an extra PE with Mr. DC!

In Science, students learn about electrical circuits.  Claudia & Emma team up to build a snap circuit. 

Room 28 wishes you a happy Valentine's Day! 

Carter & Robert work on their chopstick skills. 

Jazzy & Jayden stack candy hearts with chopsticks. 

In a game called Heart to Heart, Javaeh moves cotton balls from one place to another...

...using only their noses, and a dollop of Vaseline! 

Kids practice converting improper fractions & mixed numbers.  

• Monday, February 13th 
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• Tuesday, February 14th  
• Valentine's Day Parties @ 2:00-3:00 pm  
• Wednesday, February 15th
• Yearbook Order Forms due today 
• Flyer Families; wear Family t-shirt 
• Early Release @ 1:40 pm 
• Thursday, February 16th
• Happy birthday, Cyrus! 
• Dad's Club @ 7:30-8:30 pm, Smugala's 
• Friday, February 17th 
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• Click here to check out the Crestwood PTO page!
• Continue collecting and sending Box Tops for Education; the class with the most box tops during 3rd quarter wins an extra PE with Mr. DC!
• Our Valentine's Day Party is on Tuesday, February 14th.  Students may bring valentines for their classmates and box or bag to store their own.  Please avoid including candy. Thank you! 

In Library this week, students worked collaboratively to plan their cardboard arcade game. 

Students discuss a name for their group. 

Kids agree on needed supplies. 

Emma's group gets to work on their game. 

Logan takes his shot in his first game of Knock Out.  Go Logan! 

Students enjoyed a class game of Knock Out as part of our Marble Jar Celebration.  

February 3, 2016

• Monday, February 6th 
• Jump Rope for Heart Week
• 3rd Quarter Midterm Reports; please review, sign, & return 
• Tuesday, February 7th  
•  Boy Scouts @ 6:30 pm 
• Wednesday, February 8th
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• Thursday, February 9th
• Library 
• Friday, February 10th 
• Six Flags Read to Succeed forms due 

• Click here to check out the Crestwood PTO page!
• Yearbook order forms are due February 15th. 
• Crestwood is always collecting Box Tops for Education to add to school resources.  The class with the highest amount during 3rd quarter wins an extra PE with Mr. DC! 

Ava, Claudia, & Javaeh compare fraction bars.  

Desmond & Cyrus get their fraction bars organized to determine if different fractions are equivalent. 

Griffin creates a table of contents for his Google Slides informational text. 

Cyrus completed a slice of his ALEKS pie and chose a "Bring a Show & Tell Item" coupon.  He showed off his RC car. 

Andrew uses his morning efficiently to make some progress on a Math review.  

Carter and the class play Pick, Flip, Check, a game to help us review factors and ... 

... multiples! 

Katie, Ava, & Logan love playing the drums in Music.