Congratulations to all of you who earned honors, and thank you for keeping me posted! I am very proud of you! I know you all have much to be proud of - I can see that St. Ephrem is doing very well in First in Math. Keep up the good work! I miss all of you and think of you often. I'm sure you're busy getting ready for the Christmas show. What song are you singing? We are having a Christmas play on Tuesday night, and I will be playing the piano for it. Have lots of fun in these last few days before Christmas, but don't drive your parents and teachers crazy!
Love,
Mrs. Morris p.s. I asked Santa for a Phillies shirt that says Lee on the back!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Trick or Treat!
Happy Halloween everyone! I hope you have lots of fun and get lots of treats! Enjoy the long weekend!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
First in Math
Hi Everyone!
Are you playing First in Math? Right now, St. Ephrem is beating Nativity, but we just started today, so watch out!
I hope you're all having fun!
Are you playing First in Math? Right now, St. Ephrem is beating Nativity, but we just started today, so watch out!
I hope you're all having fun!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Summer's End and School's Beginning
Well this sure was a fast summer! My classroom is all ready, and I've been thinking about all of you as you prepare for 5th grade. I know it will be a great year for you - there are so many wonderful things to learn! Today I found a new kind of pen/pencil by Sharpie that can be erased like a pencil, but it writes like a pen and becomes permanent after a few minutes. What cool new supplies have you gotten for school?
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Post Your Movie Reviews Here!
I'm finally going to see Toy Story 3 on Saturday. Tomorrow I'm going to watch 1 and 2 to review. I'll post my review here after I see the latest in the saga of Andy, Woody, Buzz and friends. If you've seen any movies this summer, post your reviews = we'd love to read your thoughts!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Share your summer travel experiences here!
Here's a place to tell your friends where you've been this summer!
Some last day thoughts...
Our work is done for this year, and I wish all of you a fun-filled summer. It was a wonderful year, and I hope you all take with you as many happy memories as I am taking with me. This blog will remain active for our class, so please keep in touch. Thank you to all my wonderful students for your enthusiasm this year and thank you to all the parents who supported our learning in so many ways. God bless all of you.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Phillies Literacy Night
It was a great night at the ballpark for the Phillies celebration of reading! Dan was one of the students honored in the pregame ceremonies for being a Most Outstanding reader. He even got to dance with the Phanatic at the 7th inning stretch!
Maddie was one of the Most Improved readers honored by having their name on a banner at Citizens Bank Park. I am proud of all of my students for participating in the Phanatic Reading Program and especially proud of Dan and Maddie for their achievement. Keep reading everyone - next year you might just get a visit from the Phanatic!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Famous American Museum Day
Our Famous American Museum was a great success! All of the visitors were impressed by the knowledge and creativity of the students!
Learning from Each Other
Coleman and Maddy did a great job teaching the class the steps of long division by two digits.
Monday, May 24, 2010
A President from PA
There has only been one president of the United States from Pennsylvania (maybe you will be the 2nd!). Go to http://www.lancasterhistory.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1257&itemid=
and read about PA's one and only president. Then write the answers to these questions in your copybook:
1. Who was the only president from PA?
2. Where was he born and where is he buried?
3. When did he become president?
4. What other jobs did he have in government?
5. What was his nickname?
and read about PA's one and only president. Then write the answers to these questions in your copybook:
1. Who was the only president from PA?
2. Where was he born and where is he buried?
3. When did he become president?
4. What other jobs did he have in government?
5. What was his nickname?
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Field Trip to the Aquarium
We had a great time at the New Jersey State Aquarium. There were so many amazing creatures to see! We got up close and personal with some of them in our classroom lesson, and the students showed impressive knowledge of animal adaptations in their answers to the instructor's questions. Share something interesting you learned here!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Science Homework May 3, 2010
Go to http://www.mbgnet.net/salt/oceans/zone.htm and read the article about zones of the ocean. Then answer the questions on your worksheet. BONUS: Comment with one other interesting thing you read or one question you still have about the ocean.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Sizing Up the Characters
Post a comment here to explain how you solved the problem. Tell what strategy you used and what steps you took. Be sure to explain any calculations that were necessary and include your solution.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Schoolhouse Rock Circulation Video
Here's a fun way to review what you've learned about the circulatory system.
http://www.schoolhouserock.tv/Do.html Click on "Watch this Video"
http://www.schoolhouserock.tv/Do.html Click on "Watch this Video"
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Spring Fever
I think I've caught Spring Fever! Do you have it too? What are your symptoms? Can it spread to others? Is there a cure or treatment for this ailment?
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Social Studies Homework due 2/12/10
When we examine primary sources or read original quotations from people who lived long ago, we may have to reread a few times to understand their meaning. If the words they use are unfamiliar, we may need a dictionary for help. Study the following passage written by William Penn and think about what Penn meant. Then post a comment saying in your own words what Penn meant and whether you think he was right or wrong.
"All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences; no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent; no human authority can, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience, and no preference shall ever be given by law to any religious establishment or modes of worship." - William Penn, Declaration of Rights
"All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences; no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent; no human authority can, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience, and no preference shall ever be given by law to any religious establishment or modes of worship." - William Penn, Declaration of Rights
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Making a Difference
At our Mass this morning, we sang the words
"Go Make a Difference, We can make a Difference, Go Make a Difference in the World."
Our class is making a difference! When we heard that Governor Rendell's budget calls for an increase in funding for textbooks to public schools but no increase for non-public schools, we wrote letters to the Governor to urge him to pass a budget that treats non-public schools fairly. We agreed that as citizens, we not only have a right to speak out when we believe something is wrong, we have a responsibility to do so!
We pray daily for the people of Haiti. Kaela thought of a way to raise money to support the effort to send aid to those suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake. She made beaded keychains and sold them to her classmates. Everyone was eager to help by purchasing a keychain.
Making a difference begins with recognizing the places and the ways that our world could be a better place. How can you make a difference - on your bus? in your neighborhood? on your team? in your school? in the world?
Look around - you really can make a difference!
"Go Make a Difference, We can make a Difference, Go Make a Difference in the World."
Our class is making a difference! When we heard that Governor Rendell's budget calls for an increase in funding for textbooks to public schools but no increase for non-public schools, we wrote letters to the Governor to urge him to pass a budget that treats non-public schools fairly. We agreed that as citizens, we not only have a right to speak out when we believe something is wrong, we have a responsibility to do so!
We pray daily for the people of Haiti. Kaela thought of a way to raise money to support the effort to send aid to those suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake. She made beaded keychains and sold them to her classmates. Everyone was eager to help by purchasing a keychain.
Making a difference begins with recognizing the places and the ways that our world could be a better place. How can you make a difference - on your bus? in your neighborhood? on your team? in your school? in the world?
Look around - you really can make a difference!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Words.....Words.....Words.....
As we read George Washington's Socks, we will encounter many new words. Here is a link to a good online dictionary site. It's also under "Learning Sites" on the sidebar of our blog.
http://www.merriam-webster.com.
http://www.merriam-webster.com.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Jamestown Online Adventure
Here is the website to play the Jamestown Adventure game.
http://www.historyglobe.com/jamestown/
How did your settlers fare?
http://www.historyglobe.com/jamestown/
How did your settlers fare?
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Social Studies Homework "On the Trail of Captain John Smith" 1/26/10
Due Thursday 1/28
Go to http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Games/InteractiveAdventures/John-smith and read at least two of the chapters. Then post a comment with something you learned about John Smith or Jamestown. First read your classmates' comments so that you don't repeat what someone else said. Trying the games will make your adventure more fun!
Go to http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Games/InteractiveAdventures/John-smith and read at least two of the chapters. Then post a comment with something you learned about John Smith or Jamestown. First read your classmates' comments so that you don't repeat what someone else said. Trying the games will make your adventure more fun!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Science Homework Tuesday, 1/19/10
Post a comment to answer the following two questions in complete sentences:
1. What severe weather event are you going to report on?
2. What information do you still need for your weather report?
1. What severe weather event are you going to report on?
2. What information do you still need for your weather report?
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
What's the Word?
A word that is now commonly used in our daily language was named "Word of the Decade" for the first decade of the 21st century. Not long ago, this word did not even exist! It has been added to the dictionary and can be used as a noun or a verb. What's the word?
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Citizenship !
Here's a link to a sample of the test questions from the United States Citizenship Test for you to try. How did you do?
http://www.factmonster.com/quizzes/citizenship1/1.html
http://www.factmonster.com/quizzes/citizenship1/1.html
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Sharing our History
Happy New Year Everyone! I am looking forward to hearing all about your holidays!
This week, we will read about families who come from many different countries to America. Although their languages, customs, and traditions are very different, they have something important in common - their pride in becoming United States citizens! Unless we are 100% Native American Indian, we are all American citizens because at some point in our family's history, our parents, grandparents or other ancestors came to America from another country. See what you can find out about your own family history! How did your family come to be in Bensalem, in Pennsylvania, in the United States? Who in your family was the first to come to America from another country? How did they get here and why did they come? Does your family have special traditions or recipes that originated in another country? It's fascinating to uncover and preserve our family history and there is so much we can learn about ourselves and about each other by asking the questions and sharing our stories.
This week, we will read about families who come from many different countries to America. Although their languages, customs, and traditions are very different, they have something important in common - their pride in becoming United States citizens! Unless we are 100% Native American Indian, we are all American citizens because at some point in our family's history, our parents, grandparents or other ancestors came to America from another country. See what you can find out about your own family history! How did your family come to be in Bensalem, in Pennsylvania, in the United States? Who in your family was the first to come to America from another country? How did they get here and why did they come? Does your family have special traditions or recipes that originated in another country? It's fascinating to uncover and preserve our family history and there is so much we can learn about ourselves and about each other by asking the questions and sharing our stories.
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