Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Homework

Read: 30 min
Math: worksheet (math facts or enrichment)
Language: Noun sheet (rewrite the paragraphs correctly)
Study for geography quiz

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Homework

Read: Chapter 7 of Bridge to Terabithia - Answer the 3 questions.
Fill out Uniform Debate sheet
Math: Spiral Review

Geography test - Thursday
Vocabulary homework - Friday
News Team #4 - Friday

Monday, September 28, 2009

Hello,
Today I sent home a permission slip for our trip to Aptos Junior High to see a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Please let me know if you are able to drive for this event.
I've told the kids they should be reading a chapter book (fiction/at least 5th grade level) for our second book report which will be due the first week of November. Guidelines will come home in a few of weeks.

Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Multiple choice review
Vocabulary: Begin working on homework (No spelling test this week!)
Study for Northeastern States geography test on Thursday.
News Team #4: Begin to work on presentation

Thursday, September 24, 2009

I sent home the cell project guidelines today. Please review it with your child and note that the project is due on Thursday, Oct. 8. We'll be discussing ideas and possible materials for creating our cells tomorrow.
Also, we have begun our study of U.S. states and capitols and will have our first quiz on the Northeastern section next Wednesday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework Book pg. 49 all; pg. 50 #1-4
Spelling: Study and finish homework
Geography: Finish Northeastern States map (if necessary) and begin studying states and capitols for next Wednesday's quiz
News Team #3: Be ready to present!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Homework

Read - 30 min.
Math: Homework Book pg. 47 - all; pg. 46 - #1,2,&3; pg. 48 - #1,2,&4
Spelling homework
News Team #3: Continue to prepare

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Homework

Read
Math: Homework Book pg. 45
Language: "Good Beginnings" paragraph;"Frustration" list (5 things)
Finish book report - Please do not staple papers together!

Monday, September 21, 2009

Hello,
Our first book report is due this Wednesday. My students are responsible for bringing in the completed writing and cover. We will assemble the report in class.
Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework book pg. 43
Spelling: Work on homework
Work on book report
News Team #3: Begin prep for Friday's presentation

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Homework

Read
Math: Review
Spelling: Study and finish homework
News Team #2: Practice for tomorrow's presentation

***Book report is due next Wednesday. Remember to continue to work on final copy!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

We continued to work on the book report in class today - I'll give everyone a little more time tomorrow to finish rough drafts. I also passed out a checklist for them to review while completing the final version of the report (due next Wednesday).

Homework

Read
Math: Review sheet
Study for science test

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

We began writing the rough draft book report paragraphs today and will finish this process tomorrow. I also went over the guidelines for the cover. I'll send a checklist home tomorrow to help with the final draft report.

Homework
Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework Book pg. 39
Finish exploration booklet - due tomorrow!
Work on spelling
Study for science test

Monday, September 14, 2009

Hello,
Thanks for turning in the parent teacher conference forms so quickly. Those meetings will be coming up before we know it!
I've asked everyone to bring in book report books tomorrow as we will begin the writing pieces. I will also get them started on the report covers which they can continue to work on at home.
We are having our first science test this Thursday. It will cover the concepts of scientific inquiry and the scientific method.

Thanks and have a good week.

Mrs. Koue

Homework

Read: 30 min; Bring book report book to class
Math: Textbook pg. 89 1-13
Spelling: Begin homework
Social studies: Continue to work on exploration booklet
Science: Begin to study for Thursday's test
News Team #2 prepare for Friday

Thursday, September 10, 2009

I sent home the book report guidelines today. We'll be working on the rough drafts next week, beginning on Tuesday. I'll get everyone started on the cover tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min. - I'll be checking book logs tomorrow!
Math: Homework book pg. 35
Social studies: Study for test; keep working on exploration booklet

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

I sent home Parent Teacher Conference forms today. Please fill them out and return soon.
My students have been working on an early exploration booklet in class, and, beginning today, I'm asking that they work on it at home as well. The completed booklet is due next Wed., 9/16.


Homework

Read - 30 min.
Language: Finish worksheet
Social studies: Study for test; Complete the second section of your booklet. Be sure to use your checklist!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Hello,
I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend. It's so nice having an extra day!
Our first social studies test is scheduled for this Friday. The kids completed a study guide for the test today and should be reviewing it each night for homework.
I will be going over the guidelines for the upcoming book report tomorrow. Everyone will be writing rough drafts of the report in class next week and will then complete the final drafts at home. There is also an art piece that your child can begin working on at home as well.
***I will send home corrected work folders tomorrow!

Have a good week.

Mrs. Koue

Homework
Read: 30 min.
Math review sheet
Social studies: study for test; complete elevation worksheet

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Homework

Read- 30 min.
Math: Homework Book pg. 29
Finish spelling homework and study for test
News Team #1 practice for presentation tomorrow.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Homework

Read
Math: Textbook pg. 64 #11-16 and 25-29
Language: Finish final draft of "Storm Chaser" paragraphs
News Team: Group 1 work on presentation for Friday

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Our first News Team presentation will be this Friday with team #1 starting us off. I went over the steps and requirements today, reassuring everyone that the first round for each team will be a practice session where I can give them tips for future presentations.

Homework

Read
Math: Homework Book pg. 25
Language: Write rough draft of "traits" paragraph
Spelling