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Joe Byrne

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GRADES: K - 5

Joe Byrne Computer Lab
E-Mail: jbyrne@berkeley87.org Voice Mail: (708) 449-3626

 


WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH:
February

Kindergarten: Students will continue working on literacy skills using the website Starfall.  Also, students will be navigating to online games that focus on number skills.

1st Grade:  As a class and individually, students will be competing in Math Fact Challenges.  Also, we will again be navigating to Microsoft Word to  work on typing and literacy skills.

2nd Grade: Students will now be using the online encyclopedia World Book.  Students will log into World Book, then search for and record animal facts.  Then, students will be navigating to Microsoft Word to complete their animal projects.  

3rd Grade: Students will continue working on their "Super Hero" project. Students will create a super hero story in Microsoft Word, then draw their super hero in the painting program Tux Paint. 

4th Grade:   4th Graders will now be completing typing activities with their keyboard covers on!  Also, students will begin learning how to create graphs in Microsoft Excel.  Students will complete an online Shopping Spree then record and analyze their data in Excel.

5th Grade:  5th Graders will now be completing typing activities with their keyboard covers on!  Also, students will begin learning how to create graphs in Microsoft Excel.  Students will complete an online Shopping Spree then record and analyze their data in Excel.

 

***At the end of each computer class students will have the opportunity to complete fun, online activities that work on letters, numbers, reading, and math.***


 

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Click to view Berkeley 87 Homework Program:

Book 2HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTSBook 2

Riley students will not have computer lab homework, but I do encourage students to use computers for educational purposes and to work on typing skills whenever possible.  Listed in the "Favorite Links" section are several web sites that are educational and increase computer knowledge.

 


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GradesBerkeley School District 87 Grading ScaleGrades

A = 100 - 92%

B = 91 - 83%

C = 82 - 74%

D = 73 - 65 %

F = Below 64 %


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FAVORITE LINKS

K - 2 3 - 5

Starfall

Starfall is a fun and interactive web site that helps students with letters, words, and reading.

Typing Test

This web site will test students on their speed an accuracy while typing.

Story Place

This web site could be used in both English and Spanish.  Students are able to read and interact with books.

Dance Mat Typing

Dance Mat Typing is a beginners typing web site.  It teaches where to place fingers when typing and works on increasing speed and accuracy.

Abcya

This web site is broken down by grade level.  Here there are several fun learning activities that work on a variety of skills.

Abcya

This web site is broken down by grade level.  Here there are several fun learning activities that work on a variety of skills.

PBS Kids

PBS has created this great web site that is fun, safe, and educational for young students.

Switcheroozoo

Switheroozoo is a fun and educational way for students to learn about and interact with different animals.

Crawford The Cat

This is a great website with videos, games, books, and printable activities.  This website teaches students many valuable life  and reading skills.

Bus Driver Math

Bus Driver math is a great activity to work on mental math skills.  The  Learning Games For Kids site has a variety of other activities that are both fun and educational.

Literacy Center

Literacy Center is a website that works on letters, numbers, shapes, and colors.  This website can be used in English, Spanish, German, or French.

Free Rice

Free Rice quizzes students on a variety of subjects.  For each correct answer rice is donated through the World Food Program to help end hunger.

Math Practice

This is a great math website for Pre-K to 8th grade students.  Math Practice has different games and activities broken down by state standards.

Math Practice

This is a great math website for Pre-K to 8th grade students.  Math Practice breaks down specific math skills into different activities and games.

Interactive Math Activities

This website is for Kindergarten to 6th grade students.  This website breaks down math skills by category and has activities to go along with them.

Interactive Math Activities

This website is for Kindergarten to 6th grade students.  This website breaks down math skills by category and has activities to go along with them.

World Book Encyclopedia

World Book Encyclopedia is a great reference for students.  If you forgot the "Log-In Name" or "Password" ask in computers!

World Book Encyclopedia

World Book Encyclopedia is a great reference for students.  If you forgot the "Log-In Name" or "Password" ask in computers!

 


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CLASSROOM RULES AND PROCEDURES

  • Follow Directions when given.
  • Stay on task; work quietly.
  • Keep hands, feet, and objects away from others.
  • Come prepared for class.
  • Respect yourself, others. and everyone's property.
 

 


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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

If students have access to the Internet outside of school, make sure they are being properly monitored.  If used correctly, the Internet is a great tool that could be very educational and fun.  If not used correctly, the Internet could expose students to inappropriate material. Below are some Internet safety rules that students should always follow:

 

1. Never give out personal information while using the Internet.

2. Always stay on appropriate web sites.

3. Tell an adult when you are uncomfortable with anything you see or read while online.

4. Never talk to people that you do not know on the Internet unless first talking with an adult.

5. If you ever feel unsafe on the Internet tell an adult.

 

 


 

 
 

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