Tuesday's homework:
Read for 30 min.
Math #32
Spelling: pg. 121 (including "Write a News Article")
Language: Finish noun packet
Bridge to Terabithia: debate list
Finish rough draft of descriptive essay if necessary
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.)
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