Naaktgeboren's Class Blog

Greetings Families, First, let me say thank you for all of the wonderful gifts that were given to me yesterday. The families of 4B spoiled me this year, and I am tremendously grateful. It is such a pleasure having the opportunity to teach your children, and your kindness and support make it all the sweeter. Winter Break Work This break, you have the opportunity to have your child do some work if you like. Winter break is intentionally set aside as a time for no homework because children need a break. However, some families, find that some work is helpful for keeping their child focused on being a responsible student, in the routine of studying and working, and as an opportunity to improve areas of weakness. Thus, both of the things I'm going to mention here are optional. Winter Break Packet : I had these all printed and ready to hand out on Wednesday. I even told the class to remind me to hand them out. Needless to say, I forgot. Thus, I'm giving you two options if you...

Greetings Families, It is hard to believe, but the semester is almost over! This week will be short with a full day on Monday and half days on Tuesday and Wednesday. It should be fun though. Here is the schedule for the week, and then some important things going on this week. Schedule Monday: Send in Shopping Bags by Tuesday Tuesday: Half Day Tuesday: Rocket Math Party (11:00-12:00) Wednesday: Half Day Wednesday: Class Celebration (9:45-11:45) Half Days Tuesday and Wednesday Here is the dismissal schedule for the half-days. 11:45 am- K-2 12:05 pm- 3-5 (and K-2 Siblings) 12:25 pm - Students with Prep Siblings No Clubs This Week There are no clubs this week. Registration for clubs will be during week 1 of the third quarter. Lessons Writing/Grammar: There are no writing or grammar lessons this week. History: Students will be reviewing the Middle Ages and Arizona history this week. Literature: The students will continue reading through Prince Caspian . Ma...

Greetings Families, Here are some educational opportunities for you to utilize over the winter break if you see fit. Spelling : Choose a grade level and click on the test here . Math Xtra Math  (You need a specific login. If your child didn't give you the flyer, let me know.) Khan Academy Math Playground - Modeling Word Problems Addition and Subtraction - Online Multiplication and Division - Online Fractions - Online Science Scientific Method: Fun Game Books to Read: Click here . Winter Break Packet This packet will be provided in a hard copy fashion, but here is a digital copy as well. Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Click here to take the G&L Roots Test (1-50).

Greetings Families, Students should spend some time preparing for the 50 root test tomorrow. Here is the link to the Quizlet. I hope you have a great day! Best, Michael Naaktgeboren

Greetings Families, I'm a little late getting to my blog post this week. My weekend was much fuller than usually with the basketball practice, carnival, and staff party on Saturday. And Sundays are always full in the Naak household. This is the last full week of school. Let me start with the schedule for the week, and then I'll hit on what students will be learning. Schedule Tuesday: Science Quiz (Electricity Review Quiz) Tuesday: History Test (Arizona - Open Notes) Wednesday-Friday: "The Flag Goes By" Recitations Wednesday: Greek and Latin Roots Test (1-50) Thursday: Math Quiz Thursday: Science Quiz (Life Science Review Quiz) Thursday: Grammar Test Friday: Math Test (Cumulative Test - Units 1-3) Friday: Spalding Test Lessons Writing/Grammar: This week, students will look at comparative and superlative adjectives while also reviewing everything they have learned this quarter. There is a cumulative test on Thursday. History: Students will comple...

Greetings Families, I forgot to add the Quizlet for Wednesday's meteorology unit test. You can find that here . And here is a matching game the students may use to help them study. I hope you have a great week! Best, Michael Naaktgeboren