Tuesday's homework
Read - 30 min.
Study for Crispen vocabulary test (tomorrow!)
Memorize poem for Thursday
Wednesday's homework
Read - 30 min.
Be ready to recite poem
Happy Holidays!
See you all in '09!!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Hello,
Excitement is in the air as we approach the winter break! I know things can get pretty hectic, juggling all the events that happen this time of year with the usual school schedule. Thanks for helping your children stay focused on their school work during these final weeks.
Homework will be on the light side this week, the main assignments being studying for the Crispen vocabulary test on Wednesday and memorizing the poem for Thursday.
I did not send home folders today - they will go home tomorrow. Please remember to check and sign your child's yellow progress sheet.
Wednesday is our trip to AJHS to see Sleeping Beauty. We will be leaving school at 8:30. Thanks to all my parent drivers!
Looking ahead to 2009... I have asked the kids to read as much as they can over the winter break. I will be assigning a book report (fiction - chapter book) when we come back in January. I reminded them that their reading will prepare them to take AR tests as well. Also , I will be sending home the guidelines for a weather science project tomorrow. Our next science unit is on weather, and as our unit project each student will choose one type of weather station and build it. This project won't be due until Jan. 30, but if your child has a free afternoon during the break, she/he might want to get an early start.
Have a wonderful winter break. Enjoy time with family and friends and get lots of rest - if possible!
Best regards,
Mary Ann Koue
Monday's homework
Study for vocabulary test
Memorize poem
Read - 30 min.
Excitement is in the air as we approach the winter break! I know things can get pretty hectic, juggling all the events that happen this time of year with the usual school schedule. Thanks for helping your children stay focused on their school work during these final weeks.
Homework will be on the light side this week, the main assignments being studying for the Crispen vocabulary test on Wednesday and memorizing the poem for Thursday.
I did not send home folders today - they will go home tomorrow. Please remember to check and sign your child's yellow progress sheet.
Wednesday is our trip to AJHS to see Sleeping Beauty. We will be leaving school at 8:30. Thanks to all my parent drivers!
Looking ahead to 2009... I have asked the kids to read as much as they can over the winter break. I will be assigning a book report (fiction - chapter book) when we come back in January. I reminded them that their reading will prepare them to take AR tests as well. Also , I will be sending home the guidelines for a weather science project tomorrow. Our next science unit is on weather, and as our unit project each student will choose one type of weather station and build it. This project won't be due until Jan. 30, but if your child has a free afternoon during the break, she/he might want to get an early start.
Have a wonderful winter break. Enjoy time with family and friends and get lots of rest - if possible!
Best regards,
Mary Ann Koue
Monday's homework
Study for vocabulary test
Memorize poem
Read - 30 min.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Hello,
We continued to work on the colony brochure today - they look great!
We also compiled a list of 20 vocabulary words (taken from this week and last week's spelling lists) and wrote down their meanings. These will be the words used in next Wednesday's vocabulary test.
Tomorrow I will give everyone a packet of poems for next Thursday's poem recitations. Everyone must chose one long one (at least 10 lines) or two short ones to memorize. Choosing a poem that is not in the packet is fine, but I would like to see it ahead of time.
Thanks!
Here's the homework for the rest of the week:
Wednesday
Read: Crispen - Chapters 33, 34, & 35
Math: Group 1 - #85; Group 2 - #106
Spelling: Sentences using 10 spelling words
Social Studies: Finish the second panel of brochure
Study for science test
Thursday
Read - 30 min.
Math review (both groups)
Study for spelling test
Finish brochure
We continued to work on the colony brochure today - they look great!
We also compiled a list of 20 vocabulary words (taken from this week and last week's spelling lists) and wrote down their meanings. These will be the words used in next Wednesday's vocabulary test.
Tomorrow I will give everyone a packet of poems for next Thursday's poem recitations. Everyone must chose one long one (at least 10 lines) or two short ones to memorize. Choosing a poem that is not in the packet is fine, but I would like to see it ahead of time.
Thanks!
Here's the homework for the rest of the week:
Wednesday
Read: Crispen - Chapters 33, 34, & 35
Math: Group 1 - #85; Group 2 - #106
Spelling: Sentences using 10 spelling words
Social Studies: Finish the second panel of brochure
Study for science test
Thursday
Read - 30 min.
Math review (both groups)
Study for spelling test
Finish brochure
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Hello,
We began working on the colony brochures in earnest today and made great progress. I will be assigning different sections to be completed for homework throughout the week. Tonight the kids need to finish their covers and the first panel of their brochures. I gave them a checklist stating what I expect. Please review this with them.
Please send in the field trip forms along with $1.00 for your child. Also, please let me know if you can drive. The Jr. High play is always fun, and it's great to see former Rio students perform!
Thanks and have a good afternoon.
Mrs. Koue
Tuesday's homework
Read - 30 min.
Spelling: Definitions for words 11-20
Social Studies: Finish your cover and the first panel(be sure to carefully edit your writing!!!)
Science: Continue to study for Thursday's test
We began working on the colony brochures in earnest today and made great progress. I will be assigning different sections to be completed for homework throughout the week. Tonight the kids need to finish their covers and the first panel of their brochures. I gave them a checklist stating what I expect. Please review this with them.
Please send in the field trip forms along with $1.00 for your child. Also, please let me know if you can drive. The Jr. High play is always fun, and it's great to see former Rio students perform!
Thanks and have a good afternoon.
Mrs. Koue
Tuesday's homework
Read - 30 min.
Spelling: Definitions for words 11-20
Social Studies: Finish your cover and the first panel(be sure to carefully edit your writing!!!)
Science: Continue to study for Thursday's test
Monday, December 8, 2008
Hello,
We were talking in class today about holiday activities and decided that instead of a $5.00 gift exchange with classmates that we would prefer to donate our money to a local charity. We decided on Jacob's Heart. This organization would use our class donation to help support a family struggling with the expenses of cancer care for their child this holiday season. We thought $5.00 per student would be reasonable - but there's no obligation. Please do what works best for you. Thanks.
I've sent home your child's AR goal sheet today - please sign it for the second trimester and send it back tomorrow. The 30 minutes of reading I assign each night should help your child complete books that he/she can take tests on. If the computer testing format does not work well for your child, he/she can take a short written test on the book. I will give the same number of points as the computer test awards.
We will be attending Aptos Jr. High's production of Sleeping Beauty on Wednesday, 12/17. I sent home permission slips today. Please let me know if you can drive. The cost for each student and adult is $1.00.
Thanks!
Mrs. Koue
Monday's homework
Read - 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - #82; Group 2 - #103
Spelling: Words in cursive; definitions for first 10 words
Science: Begin studying for Thursday's test
Sign AR contract and bring in on Tuesday
We were talking in class today about holiday activities and decided that instead of a $5.00 gift exchange with classmates that we would prefer to donate our money to a local charity. We decided on Jacob's Heart. This organization would use our class donation to help support a family struggling with the expenses of cancer care for their child this holiday season. We thought $5.00 per student would be reasonable - but there's no obligation. Please do what works best for you. Thanks.
I've sent home your child's AR goal sheet today - please sign it for the second trimester and send it back tomorrow. The 30 minutes of reading I assign each night should help your child complete books that he/she can take tests on. If the computer testing format does not work well for your child, he/she can take a short written test on the book. I will give the same number of points as the computer test awards.
We will be attending Aptos Jr. High's production of Sleeping Beauty on Wednesday, 12/17. I sent home permission slips today. Please let me know if you can drive. The cost for each student and adult is $1.00.
Thanks!
Mrs. Koue
Monday's homework
Read - 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - #82; Group 2 - #103
Spelling: Words in cursive; definitions for first 10 words
Science: Begin studying for Thursday's test
Sign AR contract and bring in on Tuesday
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Hello and happy December!
As the countdown to the winter break begins, I want to give you a preview of some of the assignments due during the next three weeks.
***Science test on Thursday, 12/11
***Middle Colony Brochure due on Friday, 12/12 (I will hand out the guidelines for this project tomorrow.)
***Vocabulary test (Crispen) on Wednesday, 12/17
***December poem recitation on Thursday, 12/18 (I will hand out the list of poems next Monday.)
Monday's homework
Read for 30 min.
Math: Both groups - review sheet
Spelling: Words in cursive; definitions for first 10 (All spelling homework is due on Friday - I just divide it up during the week so no one gets bogged down on Thursday night!)
News Teams #2,3,&4 prepare for Friday's presentations.
As the countdown to the winter break begins, I want to give you a preview of some of the assignments due during the next three weeks.
***Science test on Thursday, 12/11
***Middle Colony Brochure due on Friday, 12/12 (I will hand out the guidelines for this project tomorrow.)
***Vocabulary test (Crispen) on Wednesday, 12/17
***December poem recitation on Thursday, 12/18 (I will hand out the list of poems next Monday.)
Monday's homework
Read for 30 min.
Math: Both groups - review sheet
Spelling: Words in cursive; definitions for first 10 (All spelling homework is due on Friday - I just divide it up during the week so no one gets bogged down on Thursday night!)
News Teams #2,3,&4 prepare for Friday's presentations.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Hello,
Remember that tomorrow is "Turkey Tuesday." Ann Rankin will be collecting turkeys tomorrow morning to bring to The Second Harvest Food Bank.
I hope you all have a lovely Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. Enjoy the break!
Mrs. Koue
Monday's homework
Read for 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - #73; Group 2 - #89
Finish TFK worksheet
Go over your part in presenting "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere"
Remember that tomorrow is "Turkey Tuesday." Ann Rankin will be collecting turkeys tomorrow morning to bring to The Second Harvest Food Bank.
I hope you all have a lovely Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. Enjoy the break!
Mrs. Koue
Monday's homework
Read for 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - #73; Group 2 - #89
Finish TFK worksheet
Go over your part in presenting "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere"
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Hello,
We will have a social studies test this Thursday - we completed the study guide for this test last Friday.
Monday's homework:
Read - 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - #68; Group 2 - #78
Spelling: words in cursive
pg. 165 or Contract
Study for social studies test
News Team #1 - prepare for Friday's presentation
We will have a social studies test this Thursday - we completed the study guide for this test last Friday.
Monday's homework:
Read - 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - #68; Group 2 - #78
Spelling: words in cursive
pg. 165 or Contract
Study for social studies test
News Team #1 - prepare for Friday's presentation
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Hello,
I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend - a nice rest before we begin the second trimester of the school year.
I talked to my students today about late work and how I will handle this issue from this point on. I feel that these past first months of school have been a training period where I have introduced my procedures and expectations and have allowed time and support for everyone to understand and to follow them. During this second grading period I will expect that class assignments and homework be turned in on time. If an assignment is turned in late, I will mark it down a full grade (if a student continues to not complete work on time, I will stop accepting it). By the third and final trimester, I will not accept late work at all without a note from a parent.
Fortunately, the majority of my students consistently turn in work on time. I really appreciate their good study habits and the excellent support that you provide for them.
Thank you,
Mrs. Koue
P.S. If your child completed all her/his work, I did not send home a yellow progress sheet today.
Wednesday's homework:
Math: Group 1- #63; Group 2- pg. 38 in practice book
Language: verb sheet
Read for 30 min.
I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend - a nice rest before we begin the second trimester of the school year.
I talked to my students today about late work and how I will handle this issue from this point on. I feel that these past first months of school have been a training period where I have introduced my procedures and expectations and have allowed time and support for everyone to understand and to follow them. During this second grading period I will expect that class assignments and homework be turned in on time. If an assignment is turned in late, I will mark it down a full grade (if a student continues to not complete work on time, I will stop accepting it). By the third and final trimester, I will not accept late work at all without a note from a parent.
Fortunately, the majority of my students consistently turn in work on time. I really appreciate their good study habits and the excellent support that you provide for them.
Thank you,
Mrs. Koue
P.S. If your child completed all her/his work, I did not send home a yellow progress sheet today.
Wednesday's homework:
Math: Group 1- #63; Group 2- pg. 38 in practice book
Language: verb sheet
Read for 30 min.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Hello,
Hope you all enjoyed the long weekend. Our Halloween party was a hit - thanks so much to all the wonderful parents who organized and helped out with the event.
Our field trip to NASA is this Friday. We will be leaving school promptly at 8:00, so we can arrive on time for our 9:20 session. Thanks again to all our parent drivers - see you then!
Mrs. Koue
Monday's homework
Math: Group 1- #55
Work on book report - due on Thursday
Study for geography quiz on Wednesday
Hope you all enjoyed the long weekend. Our Halloween party was a hit - thanks so much to all the wonderful parents who organized and helped out with the event.
Our field trip to NASA is this Friday. We will be leaving school promptly at 8:00, so we can arrive on time for our 9:20 session. Thanks again to all our parent drivers - see you then!
Mrs. Koue
Monday's homework
Math: Group 1- #55
Work on book report - due on Thursday
Study for geography quiz on Wednesday
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
We worked on the summaries for the book reports today. Your child should have a good start on it and should have the list of elements that need to be included in it. They will need to complete the final draft of the summary at home. I sent home a final checklist for the report. Please review it with your child. Thanks.
***Next Wednesday, 11/5, we will have our first geography quiz on the Northeastern states and their capitals. Everyone should have brought home a map to study from!
Wednesday's homework
Read - 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - #54; Group 2 #66
Finish Time for Kids worksheet
***Next Wednesday, 11/5, we will have our first geography quiz on the Northeastern states and their capitals. Everyone should have brought home a map to study from!
Wednesday's homework
Read - 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - #54; Group 2 #66
Finish Time for Kids worksheet
Monday, October 27, 2008
Hello all,
Our early colony museum "exhibits" went up last Friday, and they look great! I plan on keeping them up for a few weeks, so come on by to take a look if you get a chance.
Please remind your child to bring her/his book report book to class this week. We will be working on the written part of the report on Wednesday.
Looking ahead...
*Science test on Wednesday
*Halloween lunch on Thursday
*Book report due on Thursday, 11/6
*NASA trip on Friday, 11/7
Monday's homework
Read for 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - #51; Group 2 - #62
Study for science test
Finish rough draft of Writer's Workshop story if necessary
Our early colony museum "exhibits" went up last Friday, and they look great! I plan on keeping them up for a few weeks, so come on by to take a look if you get a chance.
Please remind your child to bring her/his book report book to class this week. We will be working on the written part of the report on Wednesday.
Looking ahead...
*Science test on Wednesday
*Halloween lunch on Thursday
*Book report due on Thursday, 11/6
*NASA trip on Friday, 11/7
Monday's homework
Read for 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - #51; Group 2 - #62
Study for science test
Finish rough draft of Writer's Workshop story if necessary
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Hello,
I'm sure you have already heard that we will be watching the movie version of Bridge to Terabithia tomorrow and that the kids can wear pajamas or any "crazy" attire they choose. This is not meant to be a party day - we will have our usual spelling and math tests - but I did promise them the movie, and tomorrow is the best day to watch it!
We began putting the museum exhibits together today. They are very cool! We'll set them up for display tomorrow.
***The study guide for next Wednesday's science test is coming home today. Please review it with your child.
*** Students who are running for student leadership positions: Turn in your speech tomorrow!!!
Thanks!
Mrs. Koue
Thursday's homework
Read - 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - Review sheet; Group 2 - #59
Study for spelling test
Complete any part of the museum project if necessary
News Team #4 - practice your presentation
***Go over your science study guide! Don't wait until next Tuesday night to study!!
I'm sure you have already heard that we will be watching the movie version of Bridge to Terabithia tomorrow and that the kids can wear pajamas or any "crazy" attire they choose. This is not meant to be a party day - we will have our usual spelling and math tests - but I did promise them the movie, and tomorrow is the best day to watch it!
We began putting the museum exhibits together today. They are very cool! We'll set them up for display tomorrow.
***The study guide for next Wednesday's science test is coming home today. Please review it with your child.
*** Students who are running for student leadership positions: Turn in your speech tomorrow!!!
Thanks!
Mrs. Koue
Thursday's homework
Read - 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - Review sheet; Group 2 - #59
Study for spelling test
Complete any part of the museum project if necessary
News Team #4 - practice your presentation
***Go over your science study guide! Don't wait until next Tuesday night to study!!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Hi,
I'm sorry that I didn't post my blog yesterday, but I was unable to connect to the server. I did check planners yesterday, so hopefully their were no questions about homework.
We will begin setting up our museum exhibits tomorrow - completed work for these look great so far!
Wednesday's homework
Read for 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - #49; Group 2 - #57
Spelling: Continue to work on homework - Be sure to complete the "Interview Questions" section on pg. 147 (regular list)
Study for social studies test
Continue to work on museum project if necessary
I'm sorry that I didn't post my blog yesterday, but I was unable to connect to the server. I did check planners yesterday, so hopefully their were no questions about homework.
We will begin setting up our museum exhibits tomorrow - completed work for these look great so far!
Wednesday's homework
Read for 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - #49; Group 2 - #57
Spelling: Continue to work on homework - Be sure to complete the "Interview Questions" section on pg. 147 (regular list)
Study for social studies test
Continue to work on museum project if necessary
Monday, October 20, 2008
Hello,
It was so nice to meet with all of you last week. I really appreciated your insights, suggestions, and, above all, the wonderful support you give your children.
Your child is bringing home the study guide for Thursday's social studies test today.
I also sent home the guidelines for the second book report. I will work with them on the written portion of the report next week in class. I've changed the due date to Thursday, 11/6.
We are continuing to work on the museum project in class. Tomorrow each group will assess where they are and how much more they need to do. I will then help them set goals for finishing up unfinished work at home and will include deadlines on the nightly homework list.
Tomorrow I will be sending home the permission slips for our NASA Ames field trip on 11/7. Please let me know if you can drive - NASA will only allow 10 parent chaperones, so please respond right away if you would like to come along.
Looking ahead to next week... I will be giving a science test on Wednesday, 10/29. A study guide will go home this Thursday!
Thanks and have a good week.
Mrs. Koue
Monday's homework
Read for 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - #46; Group 2 - #54
Spelling: pgs. 145&147, words in cursive or contract
Social studies: Begin studying for Thursday's test.
***News Team #4 will present on Friday.
It was so nice to meet with all of you last week. I really appreciated your insights, suggestions, and, above all, the wonderful support you give your children.
Your child is bringing home the study guide for Thursday's social studies test today.
I also sent home the guidelines for the second book report. I will work with them on the written portion of the report next week in class. I've changed the due date to Thursday, 11/6.
We are continuing to work on the museum project in class. Tomorrow each group will assess where they are and how much more they need to do. I will then help them set goals for finishing up unfinished work at home and will include deadlines on the nightly homework list.
Tomorrow I will be sending home the permission slips for our NASA Ames field trip on 11/7. Please let me know if you can drive - NASA will only allow 10 parent chaperones, so please respond right away if you would like to come along.
Looking ahead to next week... I will be giving a science test on Wednesday, 10/29. A study guide will go home this Thursday!
Thanks and have a good week.
Mrs. Koue
Monday's homework
Read for 30 min.
Math: Group 1 - #46; Group 2 - #54
Spelling: pgs. 145&147, words in cursive or contract
Social studies: Begin studying for Thursday's test.
***News Team #4 will present on Friday.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
I've decided to have only the rough draft of the written piece for the museum exhibit due this Thursday. I will help everyone with ideas for how to present the final draft. I've suggested that students look online to find additional information on the topic they've chosen. They can bring this information to class tomorrow.
Tuesday's homework:
Math #43
Work on written portion of museum project.
Continue to study the final 10 vocabulary words (#11-20) on Terabithia list for Friday's reading test
Tuesday's homework:
Math #43
Work on written portion of museum project.
Continue to study the final 10 vocabulary words (#11-20) on Terabithia list for Friday's reading test
Monday, October 13, 2008
Hello,
This week we are focusing on our social studies "museum" project which showcases the early American colonies. Each student is responsible for creating three products for his or her group's exhibit: 1) a written piece, 2) a chart, map, or diagram, and 3)an art piece. The final draft of the written piece is due this Thursday. We will have a workshop time on Wednesday to work on the art component which will be due next week.
The completed exhibit is due on Friday, 10/24.
Our first field trip is coming up next month. We will be going to NASA Ames in Mountain View on Friday, November 7. I will be sending home permission slips and more detailed information later this week.
I look forward to seeing you all at conferences this week!
Mrs. Koue
Monday's Homework
Math #41
Social studies: pg. 35 in homework book
Read chapter 9 in Bridge to Terabithia
Begin studying the final 10 vocabulary words for Friday's reading test
This week we are focusing on our social studies "museum" project which showcases the early American colonies. Each student is responsible for creating three products for his or her group's exhibit: 1) a written piece, 2) a chart, map, or diagram, and 3)an art piece. The final draft of the written piece is due this Thursday. We will have a workshop time on Wednesday to work on the art component which will be due next week.
The completed exhibit is due on Friday, 10/24.
Our first field trip is coming up next month. We will be going to NASA Ames in Mountain View on Friday, November 7. I will be sending home permission slips and more detailed information later this week.
I look forward to seeing you all at conferences this week!
Mrs. Koue
Monday's Homework
Math #41
Social studies: pg. 35 in homework book
Read chapter 9 in Bridge to Terabithia
Begin studying the final 10 vocabulary words for Friday's reading test
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Hello,
I've told my students that they should be reading another chapter book (fiction) for our second book report which will be due the first week of November. I'll give a specific date and send home the guidelines for the report soon. I've asked them to show their book choices to me by the end of this week.
Since we will be focusing on vocabulary words this week, there will be no spelling homework or test!
Reminders for this week:
***Be prepared to recite poem on Wednesday.
***Study the first 10 vocabulary words from Bridge to Terabithia for Friday's reading test.
Monday's Homework:
Read for 30 min. (Decide on a book for your next book report if you haven't already chosen one.)
Math # 37
Vocabulary: Choose 5 words from your Terabithia list and use each in a good sentence (one that shows you know the meaning of the word).
Begin studying definitions of Terabithia words.
Practice poem
***No News Teams this week. The Sentinel was not delivered today!
I've told my students that they should be reading another chapter book (fiction) for our second book report which will be due the first week of November. I'll give a specific date and send home the guidelines for the report soon. I've asked them to show their book choices to me by the end of this week.
Since we will be focusing on vocabulary words this week, there will be no spelling homework or test!
Reminders for this week:
***Be prepared to recite poem on Wednesday.
***Study the first 10 vocabulary words from Bridge to Terabithia for Friday's reading test.
Monday's Homework:
Read for 30 min. (Decide on a book for your next book report if you haven't already chosen one.)
Math # 37
Vocabulary: Choose 5 words from your Terabithia list and use each in a good sentence (one that shows you know the meaning of the word).
Begin studying definitions of Terabithia words.
Practice poem
***No News Teams this week. The Sentinel was not delivered today!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Hi,
I went over the poetry activity with everyone today. They should be prepared to recite next Wednesday morning. We also had quite an exciting debate today - 1 hour and 10 min. long! The kids had great ideas and offered thought provoking points for both sides of the issue. Great job!
Wednesday's homework:
Math #33
Read - 30 min.
News Team #3 - Continue to prepare
Think about which poem you'd like to recite
I went over the poetry activity with everyone today. They should be prepared to recite next Wednesday morning. We also had quite an exciting debate today - 1 hour and 10 min. long! The kids had great ideas and offered thought provoking points for both sides of the issue. Great job!
Wednesday's homework:
Math #33
Read - 30 min.
News Team #3 - Continue to prepare
Think about which poem you'd like to recite
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Hello,
I've decided to begin a poetry activity this month that will last throughout the year. I will be asking the kids to memorize a poem once (or sometimes twice) a month which they will present to the class. I will always give them at least a week's prep time and will also give them time in class to practice. I will be giving them their first packet of poems on Wednesday. They can choose a poem from this packet, or they can use other sources as well. I will be encouraging them to choose poems that are new to them, not ones they've memorized in the past. They will recite their poems on Wednesday of next week.
Thanks.
Monday's homework
Read for 30, min.
Math #31
Spelling: Write each word in cursive; pgs. 119&120; or work on Contract
I've decided to begin a poetry activity this month that will last throughout the year. I will be asking the kids to memorize a poem once (or sometimes twice) a month which they will present to the class. I will always give them at least a week's prep time and will also give them time in class to practice. I will be giving them their first packet of poems on Wednesday. They can choose a poem from this packet, or they can use other sources as well. I will be encouraging them to choose poems that are new to them, not ones they've memorized in the past. They will recite their poems on Wednesday of next week.
Thanks.
Monday's homework
Read for 30, min.
Math #31
Spelling: Write each word in cursive; pgs. 119&120; or work on Contract
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Hello,
Important Reminders:
Tuesday is Picture Day!
Book Report due on Wednesday!
Science Test on Thursday!
I didn't receive all signed AR goal sheets last week. I made a note of this on your child's yellow slip today. Please send it back if this is the case. Thanks.
Our first News Team did very well last week. Group 2 will be on for this Friday.
The first book report is due this Wednesday. The students are responsible for bringing in all the final draft writing and the finished cover on that day. We will assemble the report together in class.
Thanks again for supporting your child at home.
Have a good week.
Mrs. Koue
Monday's Homework
Math #26
Spelling: Words in cursive; pgs. 104-105
Begin studying for science test. (Use study guide)
Work on final draft of book report paragraphs and cover.
Important Reminders:
Tuesday is Picture Day!
Book Report due on Wednesday!
Science Test on Thursday!
I didn't receive all signed AR goal sheets last week. I made a note of this on your child's yellow slip today. Please send it back if this is the case. Thanks.
Our first News Team did very well last week. Group 2 will be on for this Friday.
The first book report is due this Wednesday. The students are responsible for bringing in all the final draft writing and the finished cover on that day. We will assemble the report together in class.
Thanks again for supporting your child at home.
Have a good week.
Mrs. Koue
Monday's Homework
Math #26
Spelling: Words in cursive; pgs. 104-105
Begin studying for science test. (Use study guide)
Work on final draft of book report paragraphs and cover.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Hi,
I sent some important papers home today. Please take a look at the Parent/Teacher Conference sheet and send it back as soon as possible. Also, review the AR goal sheet with your child, sign it, and send it back to me. The first trimester goal is based on her/his initial STAR reading test results. I'll keep the signed sheets on file and will send them home again next trimester with new goals.
Thanks!
Mrs. Koue
Homework
Read for 30 min.
Math #23
Spelling: pg. 91 (including "Write an Announcement") or continue to work on Contract
Language: Finish essay maps
CELL PROJECT DUE ON THURSDAY
***Remember to bring your book report book to class!!!
I sent some important papers home today. Please take a look at the Parent/Teacher Conference sheet and send it back as soon as possible. Also, review the AR goal sheet with your child, sign it, and send it back to me. The first trimester goal is based on her/his initial STAR reading test results. I'll keep the signed sheets on file and will send them home again next trimester with new goals.
Thanks!
Mrs. Koue
Homework
Read for 30 min.
Math #23
Spelling: pg. 91 (including "Write an Announcement") or continue to work on Contract
Language: Finish essay maps
CELL PROJECT DUE ON THURSDAY
***Remember to bring your book report book to class!!!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Hello,
We will begin writing the rough drafts of the book report tomorrow in class. Please remind your child to bring in his/her book. I told them not to worry if they haven't quite finished their books. The writing we do tomorrow will not require knowledge of the book's ending. I really just want to show them what I expect and give them a format to follow.
We've set AR goals for the first trimester. I will be sending home goal sheets tomorrow. Please review it with your child, sign it, and send it back to school. Thanks.
Have a good week!
Mrs. Koue
Homework
Read - 30 min.
Math #21
Spelling: Words in cursive/pgs. 89&90 or work on Spelling Contract(due on Friday)
***CELL PROJECT DUE ON THURSDAY!
We will begin writing the rough drafts of the book report tomorrow in class. Please remind your child to bring in his/her book. I told them not to worry if they haven't quite finished their books. The writing we do tomorrow will not require knowledge of the book's ending. I really just want to show them what I expect and give them a format to follow.
We've set AR goals for the first trimester. I will be sending home goal sheets tomorrow. Please review it with your child, sign it, and send it back to school. Thanks.
Have a good week!
Mrs. Koue
Homework
Read - 30 min.
Math #21
Spelling: Words in cursive/pgs. 89&90 or work on Spelling Contract(due on Friday)
***CELL PROJECT DUE ON THURSDAY!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Hello,
I'm having some trouble with this site today - hopefully my blog will go through this time! I handed out and explained the book report requirements today. We will work on the rough drafts of the first two sections next week in class. The last two sections will be completed at home. The report is due on 9/24.
Thanks.
Homework for Thursday
Read: 30 min.
Math #19
Spelling: Finish homework and study!
News Teams: Prepare and practice presentation
I'm having some trouble with this site today - hopefully my blog will go through this time! I handed out and explained the book report requirements today. We will work on the rough drafts of the first two sections next week in class. The last two sections will be completed at home. The report is due on 9/24.
Thanks.
Homework for Thursday
Read: 30 min.
Math #19
Spelling: Finish homework and study!
News Teams: Prepare and practice presentation
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Hello,
I introduced the News Teams procedures with my students today. Each child is bringing home the guidelines for the activity today and all will present a news story this Friday. This will be a practice session where I will guide them and give them tips for future presentations. I also told them how I calculate the Listening and Speaking grade on their report cards. 75% of their grade is based on oral presentations (including News Teams) and 25% on class participation. We discussed how important it is to be actively listening and contributing during class lessons and discussions.
The Innisbrook Wraps orders are due by the end of this week.
Thanks!
Homework for Tuesday:
Read for 30 min.
Math #18 (1-20)
Spelling: pg. 46
Language: "Good Beginnings" activity
Study for SS test
Work on News Team presentation
I introduced the News Teams procedures with my students today. Each child is bringing home the guidelines for the activity today and all will present a news story this Friday. This will be a practice session where I will guide them and give them tips for future presentations. I also told them how I calculate the Listening and Speaking grade on their report cards. 75% of their grade is based on oral presentations (including News Teams) and 25% on class participation. We discussed how important it is to be actively listening and contributing during class lessons and discussions.
The Innisbrook Wraps orders are due by the end of this week.
Thanks!
Homework for Tuesday:
Read for 30 min.
Math #18 (1-20)
Spelling: pg. 46
Language: "Good Beginnings" activity
Study for SS test
Work on News Team presentation
Monday, September 8, 2008
Hello,
The kids will be taking their first Social Studies test this Thursday. They completed a study guide in class today and should be reviewing it each night.
We will also be starting a new activity this week - News Teams. We will be receiving the Santa Cruz Sentinel every Monday and Wednesday this year and will be using it to study current events and to report on them. This week will be a group effort where I will explain the program and have everyone take a trial run on Friday. I will explain the process tomorrow and have each student pick a news story to study and prepare to present. I will be sending home the news team form tomorrow along with an explanation of how this activity affects the listening and speaking grade on their report cards. Please take a look at this. Thanks.
One more important announcement - Spanish is now in 5th grade! Ms. Murray is back and
she will be teaching our fifth graders for the entire school year. We had our first class with her this morning - it was terrific!
Have a good week.
Mrs. Koue
Homework for Monday
Read - 30 min.
Math #16
Spelling - Write each word in cursive
pgs. 44&45
Social Studies - Begin studying for test
The kids will be taking their first Social Studies test this Thursday. They completed a study guide in class today and should be reviewing it each night.
We will also be starting a new activity this week - News Teams. We will be receiving the Santa Cruz Sentinel every Monday and Wednesday this year and will be using it to study current events and to report on them. This week will be a group effort where I will explain the program and have everyone take a trial run on Friday. I will explain the process tomorrow and have each student pick a news story to study and prepare to present. I will be sending home the news team form tomorrow along with an explanation of how this activity affects the listening and speaking grade on their report cards. Please take a look at this. Thanks.
One more important announcement - Spanish is now in 5th grade! Ms. Murray is back and
she will be teaching our fifth graders for the entire school year. We had our first class with her this morning - it was terrific!
Have a good week.
Mrs. Koue
Homework for Monday
Read - 30 min.
Math #16
Spelling - Write each word in cursive
pgs. 44&45
Social Studies - Begin studying for test
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Hi,
I sent home the cell project guidelines today. Please go over them with your child. I asked everyone to bring in ideas tomorrow and we'll all share. Please note that this project is due on Thursday, 9/18.
Homework:
Read - 30 min.
Math #14
Finish Social Studies packet
Work on Explorer Booklet (due on Fri.)
I sent home the cell project guidelines today. Please go over them with your child. I asked everyone to bring in ideas tomorrow and we'll all share. Please note that this project is due on Thursday, 9/18.
Homework:
Read - 30 min.
Math #14
Finish Social Studies packet
Work on Explorer Booklet (due on Fri.)
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Hello,
Hope you all enjoyed the long weekend.
I've sent home a few important papers today - along with your child's corrected work folder - that you will need to sign and return. One is a rules list and another is an agreement for student internet use here at school. Also, please take a look at the Innsbrook Wraps Sale packet.
I will be discussing the cell project tomorrow in class and handing out the guidelines for the kids to take home. The completed project is due on Thursday, 9/18.
Have a good week.
Homework (No spelling this week!)
Monday:
Math #13
Language: Run-ons
Work on Explorer booklet - Due on Friday!
Read for 30 min.(AR tests will begin this week.)
Hope you all enjoyed the long weekend.
I've sent home a few important papers today - along with your child's corrected work folder - that you will need to sign and return. One is a rules list and another is an agreement for student internet use here at school. Also, please take a look at the Innsbrook Wraps Sale packet.
I will be discussing the cell project tomorrow in class and handing out the guidelines for the kids to take home. The completed project is due on Thursday, 9/18.
Have a good week.
Homework (No spelling this week!)
Monday:
Math #13
Language: Run-ons
Work on Explorer booklet - Due on Friday!
Read for 30 min.(AR tests will begin this week.)
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Hello,
It was great to meet all of you last night. Thank you for your warm reception and for the terrific support you give your children. I feel even more energized and positive about the coming year!
Best Regards,
Mrs. Koue
Thursday's Homework:
Math #12
Language: Final draft of Eye of the Storm paragraphs
Spelling: Finish up homework and study for test
It was great to meet all of you last night. Thank you for your warm reception and for the terrific support you give your children. I feel even more energized and positive about the coming year!
Best Regards,
Mrs. Koue
Thursday's Homework:
Math #12
Language: Final draft of Eye of the Storm paragraphs
Spelling: Finish up homework and study for test
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Hello,
Today the kids began an early explorer booklet. They will be working on it in class as well as at home. The booklet is due on Friday, 9/5.
Tuesday's homework:
Math #10
Spelling: pg. 31 (including "Write a Storm Warning")
Language: Conjunctions
Finish "I Am" poem and/or news story if necessary
Mrs. Koue
Today the kids began an early explorer booklet. They will be working on it in class as well as at home. The booklet is due on Friday, 9/5.
Tuesday's homework:
Math #10
Spelling: pg. 31 (including "Write a Storm Warning")
Language: Conjunctions
Finish "I Am" poem and/or news story if necessary
Mrs. Koue
Monday, August 25, 2008
Hello,
Things are going well! I'm very pleased to see that my students are turning their homework in on time and that they are doing good work in class. I've sent home the weekly corrected work folder today. Please sign the half sheet and have your child bring this back along with the empty folder tomorrow. Thanks for your support.
Everyone should be reading a book (fiction) for our first book report which will be due on September 24. I will hand out the guidelines in about two weeks and will begin the report with them in class. We talked in class about the importance of reading each night, and we all agreed that at least 30 minutes is a reasonable amount of time.
After much thought over the past week, I've decided to change the way I use my blog. I would like to begin giving daily updates on homework rather than plan out the entire week ahead of time. Sometimes things change in class - we stick with something longer than expected, or we move along faster - and this would give me a little more flexibility. I will still write a note and give a general overview each Monday.
Please remember to attend Back to School Night. I'm looking forward to meeting you, filling you in on 5th grade, and answering your questions!
Regards,
Mrs. Koue
Homework - Monday
Read for 30 minutes
Math #9
Spelling: Write each word in cursive
Pgs. 29 & 30 in Practice Book
Alternative Spelling - Follow requirements sheet (all work due on Friday)
Things are going well! I'm very pleased to see that my students are turning their homework in on time and that they are doing good work in class. I've sent home the weekly corrected work folder today. Please sign the half sheet and have your child bring this back along with the empty folder tomorrow. Thanks for your support.
Everyone should be reading a book (fiction) for our first book report which will be due on September 24. I will hand out the guidelines in about two weeks and will begin the report with them in class. We talked in class about the importance of reading each night, and we all agreed that at least 30 minutes is a reasonable amount of time.
After much thought over the past week, I've decided to change the way I use my blog. I would like to begin giving daily updates on homework rather than plan out the entire week ahead of time. Sometimes things change in class - we stick with something longer than expected, or we move along faster - and this would give me a little more flexibility. I will still write a note and give a general overview each Monday.
Please remember to attend Back to School Night. I'm looking forward to meeting you, filling you in on 5th grade, and answering your questions!
Regards,
Mrs. Koue
Homework - Monday
Read for 30 minutes
Math #9
Spelling: Write each word in cursive
Pgs. 29 & 30 in Practice Book
Alternative Spelling - Follow requirements sheet (all work due on Friday)
Monday, August 18, 2008
Hello,
Well, we've gotten off to a good start. I have a wonderful group of students - all very respectful and motivated!
Each Monday I will post my blog for the week. This site will inform you of weekly and long-term homework assignments, activities, and events. Your child will also be recording homework assignments in her/his planner. Unless otherwise noted, assignments are due on the following day.
Also, each Monday (beginning next week) I will be sending home graded work from the previous week in your child's folder. The half yellow sheet that I will include in each folder will let you know if your child has turned in all required assignments or if anything is missing. Please sign this and send it back to me. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Your involvement now will help to ensure your child's success in the coming year.
Tomorrow I will be sending home the student emergency form. Please fill this out and send it back to school as soon as possible.
I'm very happy to be working with your children this year and am looking forward to meeting you all at Back to School Night on August 27!
Have a good week!
Mrs. Koue
Homework:
Read 30 minutes each night.
Monday
Math #2
Spelling - Write each word in cursive
Page 9 in workbook
Tuesday
Math #4
Spelling - Pages 10&11 in workbook
Language - Subjects and predicates
Bring in completed Emergency Form!
Wednesday
Math #5
Language: News story activity
Thursday
Math #7
Spelling: Use each challenge work in a good sentence (one that shows you know the meaning of the word!)
Study for spelling test
Well, we've gotten off to a good start. I have a wonderful group of students - all very respectful and motivated!
Each Monday I will post my blog for the week. This site will inform you of weekly and long-term homework assignments, activities, and events. Your child will also be recording homework assignments in her/his planner. Unless otherwise noted, assignments are due on the following day.
Also, each Monday (beginning next week) I will be sending home graded work from the previous week in your child's folder. The half yellow sheet that I will include in each folder will let you know if your child has turned in all required assignments or if anything is missing. Please sign this and send it back to me. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Your involvement now will help to ensure your child's success in the coming year.
Tomorrow I will be sending home the student emergency form. Please fill this out and send it back to school as soon as possible.
I'm very happy to be working with your children this year and am looking forward to meeting you all at Back to School Night on August 27!
Have a good week!
Mrs. Koue
Homework:
Read 30 minutes each night.
Monday
Math #2
Spelling - Write each word in cursive
Page 9 in workbook
Tuesday
Math #4
Spelling - Pages 10&11 in workbook
Language - Subjects and predicates
Bring in completed Emergency Form!
Wednesday
Math #5
Language: News story activity
Thursday
Math #7
Spelling: Use each challenge work in a good sentence (one that shows you know the meaning of the word!)
Study for spelling test
Monday, August 11, 2008
Welcome!
Hello and welcome back!
I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful and restful summer. I'm happy to be back in fifth grade and am very busy getting ready for the new school year!
Here is a list of supplies my students will need:
One small 3-ring binder
Binder paper
Zippered pencil pouch for binder
Set of binder dividers with plastic tabs
Two spiral notebooks - single subject/wide ruled
Several #2 pencils
Set of colored pencils
Two of each - blue and red ball point pens
Personal pencil sharpener
Small scissors
American Heritage or other college level dictionary
Dry erase markers (fine point) and sock
I will be posting a blog each week and will write a more informative note next Monday. I'm looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday.
Enjoy your last day of summer!!
Mrs. Koue
I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful and restful summer. I'm happy to be back in fifth grade and am very busy getting ready for the new school year!
Here is a list of supplies my students will need:
One small 3-ring binder
Binder paper
Zippered pencil pouch for binder
Set of binder dividers with plastic tabs
Two spiral notebooks - single subject/wide ruled
Several #2 pencils
Set of colored pencils
Two of each - blue and red ball point pens
Personal pencil sharpener
Small scissors
American Heritage or other college level dictionary
Dry erase markers (fine point) and sock
I will be posting a blog each week and will write a more informative note next Monday. I'm looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday.
Enjoy your last day of summer!!
Mrs. Koue
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