Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Hi,
I reminded everyone to continue reading a chapter book for or next and final book report.
I will give them the guidelines for this report next week. It won't be due until mid-May, and we will complete most of it in class.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Spelling: Continue workbook pages or alternative worksheets
Math: In Homework book page 211 and review half sheet
Finish Revolution ABC page

Monday, March 30, 2009

Hello,
This past Friday we compiled a list of interview questions for the heritage report. Please be sure your child gathers enough information over the next few weeks so that he or she will have sufficient material when we begin writing it in class. We will begin the report on April 20 - right after our spring break.
Thanks and have a good week.

Mrs. Koue

Homework

Read for 30 min.
Math: Pages 209-210 in Homework book
Spelling: Write words in cursive; pages 314-315
News Teams #1 & 2 are on for this Friday

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Textbook pg. 600 #3-13 and pg. 601 #1-5
Study "Sam" vocabulary
Persuasive Essay sheet

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Hello,
I sent home information on the Heritage Report today. Please go over this carefully with your child. I've asked that all information be gathered by April 20 (after Spring Break). Tomorrow we will compile interview questions in class that your child can use when speaking with relatives. I'll be sending more information home soon regarding the guidelines for the written report which we will begin working on work on in class the week of the 20th. The due date for the completed report will be Thursday, May 14.

Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min. (Guidelines for next book report will be sent home next Monday.)
Math: Daily Routines book: pgs. 265-266
Five interview questions (We will share these and make a good long list for everyone to use for their interviews.)
Study vocabulary words

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Homework

Read: 30 min. - Bring in signed AR contract for the third trimester
Math: Daily Routines Book - pg. 174
Language: Prepositional phrases worksheet ("Challenge" side)
Study for social studies test (tomorrow)
Begin studying 10 vocabulary words (#11-20) for Friday's final test on My Brother Sam

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review
Spelling: Study for test
Reading: Study vocab.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

We completed study guides for our next social studies test today. I will give this test next Wednesday, 3/25.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Textbook pg. 569 #8-19 & pg. 560 #21-25
Be ready to recite poem
Study vocabulary words

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Textbook pg. 566 #11-22 & 26-31
Spelling: pgs. 281-282
Social Studies: Workbook pages 89-97
Continue to study vocabulary words for Friday
Continue to memorize poem for Thursday

Monday, March 16, 2009

Hello,
Here's the overview for the week...
Poem recitation due on Thursday.
Know My Brother Sam is Dead vocabulary (10 words) by Friday.

Monday's homework:

Read: 30 min.
Spelling: Words in cursive; pgs. 279-280 or work on alternative list
Math: Homework book pg. 227
Begin studying vocabulary words
Memorize poem

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Our Elementary Law trip was terrific. We took a tour of the new Watsonville Courthouse, learning about court security practices, self-help legal services, and jury selection and duties. We were also lucky to have both Judge Guy (Berkley's mom) and Judge Salazar give us all kinds of interesting information about trials and procedures in the courtroom. The "trial" itself was great - all the players did a wonderful job!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review
Spelling: Use each challenge word in a good sentence; study for test

***Choose a poem soon for your presentation next Thursday. You may use one from the packet I gave you today or find one from another source (please let me see the poem you've chosen if you do this).

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Please remember to bring a bag lunch tomorrow. Also, students who wish to dress up for their parts in the play - please do so.
Parent drivers, see you at 10:00!
Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: In textbook - pg. 118 #3-15 & pg. 119 #1-6
Continue to work on spelling homework

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: pg. pg. 103 #1-23 in textbook
Social Studies: Debate sheet

Monday, March 9, 2009

Hello,
Today marks the beginning of the third and final trimester - the final stretch is here!
I told everyone today that during this final grading period I will not be accepting late work. I will accept late projects, but I will mark these down 10% each day that they are late. I will certainly continue to take notes from parents asking for extensions if anything comes up that prevents a student from turning in work on time. We are preparing for 6th grade, and this is one of the things 6th grade teachers support. Thanks for your help.
We will be participating in the Elementary Law Program this Thursday at the Watsonville Courthouse. Thanks to all parents who have volunteered to drive. If you would still like to come and see our class perform, please do.
Have a good week.
Mrs. Koue

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Spelling: Words in cursive, pg. 253; or alternative packet
Math: pg. 46 (all)

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Homework

Read:30 min.
Math: Review
Finish final draft of survival story
News Team #4

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Homework

Read:30 min.
Math: pg. 83 #4-8
Work on final draft of survival story (due on Friday)
Study law vocabulary
News Team #4 work on presentations

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: worksheet (9 problems)
Finish president report
Choose something interesting from your report to share with the class.
Begin learning the meaning of the law vocabulary (know by Friday)

Monday, March 2, 2009

Hello,
Our trip to the life lab was great - chilly - but great! The kids participated in activities about nutrition, harvested vegetables, and made a delicious vegetable soup. Thanks again to all my parents who drove and chaperoned.

Tonight's homework:

Read: 30 min.
President report: Final drafts of conclusion, table of contents; work on any other parts that you still need to complete

Folders will go home tomorrow.