Thursday, September 30, 2010

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 49 (all) and 50 (choose 3)
Language: Finish workbook pages 47-50 and 74,75,79
Vocabulary: Finish homework and study words

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 47 and worksheet
Book Report: Finish final drafts of all paragraphs, interview questions and cover. We will assemble your reports together in class tomorrow.
Vocabulary: Study the definitions of the 10 words for Friday's quiz

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

I sent home conference confirmation slips today. Please sign and send back to school tomorrow.
My room mom, Stacey Ely, is putting together a class list for me. Many of you have given her your phone numbers and email addresses, but her list is not complete. I would love to have a complete list of my families and would appreciate you sending Stacey your info (which will be only for classroom use). Her email address is
stacey@elyxir.com.

Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 45
Book Report: Final draft of character traits paragraphs
Language: Finish essay planner.
***Bring signed in conference confirmation slips

Monday, September 27, 2010

Hello everyone,
I have put together the schedule for my parent/teacher conferences and will be sending home confirmations tomorrow.
The book report is due this Thursday. I sent home a check list for the final draft of the report. Please review this with your child.
Thanks.
The internet is out in my classroom - I'm borrowing a fellow teacher's computer, so I have to be a bit brief. Technology can be so frustrating at times!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 43
Vocabulary: Write the meanings of the 10 vocabulary words - We will go over them tomorrow. The rest of the homework is due on Friday.
Book Report: Final draft of summary paragraph

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Homework

Read: 30 min. *Bring in blue book log to be checked.
Math: review
Spelling: Finish homework and study
Finish explorer booklet
News Team #3: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Reminder: Picture day is tomorrow! Please bring your picture order form to school.

Homework

Read: 30 min. *Bring book report book to class.
Math: Textbook pg. 90 #3-20
Exploration Booklet: Continue to work on this. You should have at least 4 pages completed by tomorrow. Your entire booklet is due this Friday.
Science: Study for tomorrow's test

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

I sent home a parent/teacher conference time request form today, as teachers have been asked to schedule their conferences this year. Some of you have already signed up at Back to School Night, and I have reserved these spots. If you still need to schedule a time, please fill in the green sheet and send it back tomorrow. I will do my best to make it all work for everyone!
I also sent home the guidelines for our book report today. We went over it in class and will begin writing rough drafts tomorrow. My goal is to have the three rough draft paragraphs completed by Friday. Final drafts will be assigned for homework next week. The report is due next Thursday, 9/30.


Homework

Read: 30 min. *Remember to bring book report book to class!
Math: HB pg. 39(all) and 40 (choose 3)
Exploration Booklet: Continue to work on this. You should have at least 3 completed pages. The completed booklet, including the cover, is due this Friday.
Science: Study

Monday, September 20, 2010

Hello everyone,
It was great meeting with all of you last Thursday evening. Thank you for your warm reception and for the support you give your children.
We will begin writing the rough drafts of our first book report tomorrow and will continue throughout the week. Please remind your child to bring her/his book to class.
Tomorrow I will be sending home information regarding parent/teacher conferences for parents who were unable to attend Back to School Night. I have many time slots still available for the week of Oct. 11 and will give you these options.
Thanks and have a good week.

Mrs. Koue

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg.35 (#1-4 and 10-12) and pg. 37 (all)
Spelling: Begin homework (due on Fri.)
Science: Study for Thursday's test (use study guide)
News Team #3: Begin preparing for Friday's presentation
***Remember to bring book for your book report to class tomorrow!

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review sheet
Spelling: Finish homework and study
Social Studies: Finish 2nd page of exploration booklet
News Team #2: Practice for tomorrow's presentation

*Parents, see you all tonight - 7:15 in room 14!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review
Language: Finish "Writing Good Sentences"
Social Studies: Study for tomorrow's test
*Bring back signed AR goal sheet

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

I sent home the guidelines for an early explorer booklet we are working on in class. Beginning today, I will be assigning the final drafts of each part as homework. Please review the guidelines for this assignment with your child.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Daily Routines book pg. 32 and 34
Explorer booklet: Complete first page
SS: Study for test
Continue spelling homework

Monday, September 13, 2010

Hello everyone,
We had our first news team "broadcast' last Friday, and it was a huge success! I was so impressed with the quality of the presentations, particularly as these students were the first to perform. Our news team activity is a great way to keep up on current events and to practice our listening and speaking skills - and have some fun in the process! I used to have the Santa Cruz Sentinel delivered twice a week to the school, but it looks like this service may have been discontinued. I've left messages with the Sentinel, but have not heard back from anyone yet. Anyway, I thought I would ask families for previously read papers (particularly Sat., Sun. and Mon.)so I can have enough for my students to work with on Monday mornings when they choose their articles. This would be a big help - thanks!
Our first social studies test is scheduled for this Thursday. Your child is bringing home a completed study guide today and should review it each night for homework.
I've been getting questions regarding our first book report. I will hand out the guidelines for the report next week. Everyone will write the rough drafts in class and will then complete the final drafts at home. The finished report will be due on Sept. 30.
I look forward to meeting you all this Thursday evening at Back-To-School Night.
Have a good week.
Mrs. Koue

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 29 (all) and pg. 30 (choose 3)
Spelling: Begin homework (due on Friday)
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test
News Team #2: Begin preparing for Friday's presentation
***Remember to return your corrected work folder and signed yellow sheet tomorrow.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 28 (choose 3) and worksheet
Social Studies: Finish workbook pgs. 25-31 if necessary
Finish poem
News Team #1: Practice presentation for tomorrow

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 25
Language: Final draft of "Storm Chaser" paragraphs
Work on poem if necessary (due on Friday)
News Team #1: Continue to work on presentation

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Hello,
I sent home the corrected work folders today. Please review and sign the yellow half sheet and have your child bring it and the folder back to class tomorrow.
Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math review
News Team #1: Begin preparing for Friday's presentation

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: review sheet
Spelling: Finish homework and study words for test

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Hello,
I just realized yesterday afternoon that I hadn't sent home the two volunteer information sheets yet - with all the papers that go home at the start of the year, I missed these two! Please take a look at them and send them back by Friday if possible. Thanks.
I've been asked about what I need for my classroom. I always appreciate contributions to my classroom account or gift certificates, especially to Palace Arts, Kaleidoscope and Staples as I purchase lots of art and science supplies, basic classroom supplies, books and technology items throughout the year. I will also be setting up a "wish list" with Amazon and will give you the link for this soon.
Thank you for all your support. Your children are terrific - I'm so lucky to have this group!
Mrs. Koue

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 17 (all) and 18 (choose 3)
Language: Finish final draft of news story and picture if necessary
Continue to work on spelling homework