Thursday, April 30, 2009

The testing is going well - we'll continue well into next week! We've been working on both the heritage report and the book report after testing each day, so your child should be making good progress on both. I've asked everyone to bring in the final drafts of the first 4 or 5 paragraphs of their heritage reports tomorrow, so we can assess where we are now and plan for next week.

Thanks.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Homework

Continue to work on the final draft of the heritage report.
Work on written part of book report and on your poster (I sent home a checklist for the report today.).

***Parents, remember to attend the Family Life meeting in the MPR tonight at 6:30.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Hello,
We will begin testing first thing tomorrow morning. I've reminded everyone to get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast.
We worked on the book report today and will continue to throughout this week. I'll be asking everyone to finish the report and the poster at home next week - of course, they can work on them this week at home as well.

Homework

Continue to work on heritage report (I handed out a "Final Tips" sheet yesterday to help with the final draft copy.)

Monday, April 27, 2009

Hello,
We begin the STAR testing this week, so I will not be assigning the usual homework. The only homework students will need to work on over the next two weeks is the heritage report and the book report. I've asked my students to complete the final drafts of the introduction and the first 4-5 paragraphs of their heritage reports by this Friday. I've also asked them to bring in their book report books tomorrow so that I can help them write the answers to the report questions.

I sent home the permission slip for Family Life today. Please send this back to school as soon as possible. The information meeting will be held this Wednesday at 6:30 in the MPR.

Thanks and have a good week.


Homework

Work on heritage report - final drafts of the introduction and the first 4-5 paragraphs (minimum) due on Friday
Get a good night's sleep!
Eat a good breakfast!!

Reminders: Movie Book Report due on May 8
Heritage Report due on May 14

Thursday, April 23, 2009

The students are making good progress on their heritage reports. It's fun sharing family histories. Our children have some pretty impressive ancestry! Please remind your child to continue to bring heritage information to class each day.


Homework

Read: 30 min. (We will answer the questions for the book report in class at the beginning of next week.)
Math: Review
Spelling: Study words and their definitions
Finish final draft of persuasive essay (Please turn in rough drafts too!)
News Team #3

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Hello,
Today I sent home an information sheet about Family Life Parent Night which will be held next Wednesday, 4/29 at 6:30 in the MPR. This session is designed to inform parents of the Family Life curriculum that will be presented to our 5th grade students over three hour-long sessions in May. Permission slips will go home the day after this meeting.
I reminded everyone today to not forget about the book report which is due on 5/8. We will write the rough draft answers to the report questions next Monday and Tuesday. They should be planning their posters - I'll give them some time in class to work on them, but they will have to work on them at home too.
We started the heritage report in class today. Starting next week I will assign parts of the final drafts for homework.
Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min
Math: Textbook- pg. 469 #1-4 and pg. 533 #1-5
Work on final draft of persuasive essay - due on Friday
News Team 3 - continue to prepare
Study spelling list

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

I realized I did not mention that if you would prefer to write a check for the Boardwalk trip, it should be made out to the Rio Del Mar Parent Alliance.
I gave the kids a short spelling list today. They will need to know how to spell the words and know their meanings by Friday.

Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework book - pages 201 and 203
Spelling: Use each word in a good sentence
Remember to bring in heritage report material tomorrow!

Monday, April 20, 2009

Hello,
Hope you all enjoyed a great break! I sent home information and the permission slip for the 5th grade Boardwalk trip scheduled for Thursday, June 4. The cost for a day pass is $19.95 - of course, if your child already has a season pass, there is no need to purchase this. I have to send in the payment a few weeks prior to the event, so I'm asking I receive all payments no later than May 8. Also, we will not return from the Boardwalk until about 3:00, so please be sure to arrange for transportation home for your child that day. Thanks.
We will begin writing the heritage report this Wednesday in class. Please remind your child to bring in her/his information.

Have a good week - let's hope the temperature doesn't continue to rise!

Homework
Read: 30 min
Math: Homework book - pages 191 and 195
Continue to gather info for heritage report
News Team #3 prepare for Friday

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Textbook pages 427 #1-5, 442 #4-8, and 443 #1-5.
Study for science test
Finish Revolutionary War game

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Today I sent home the guidelines for the final book report which is due on Friday, May 8. I encouraged my students to finish the books they are reading over the spring break and to be ready to begin working on the report when they return to school.


Homework:

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework Book pg. 175
Finish rough draft of persuasive essay
Study for science test

Monday, April 6, 2009

Hello,
We will have a science test on elements and compounds this Thursday. Study guides are coming home today. I won't be assigning any homework over the break, however, everyone should continue collecting information for the heritage report and, of course, should keep reading each day.
Have a good week - only 3 days left!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework Book pg. 167; textbook pg. 396 #220-24 and pg. 400 #17-21
Science: Begin studying for test on Thursday
Continue to gather information for heritage report

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review
Spelling: Finish homework and study for test
News Teams 1 and 2 on for tomorrow

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework Book pages 213-214 and review half sheet
News Teams: Continue to prepare