Hello,

Our holiday party which will include a movie and a pizza lunch will be this Friday. If you haven't sent in $5 for the pizza and drinks, please do so tomorrow if possible. Thank you!

Thanks too for your donations to Jacob's Heart. We all wrapped the presents and made cards for the family in class. I brought the gifts to their office yesterday afternoon, and they will be delivered to the family this weekend.

Have a wonderful winter break. Enjoy time with family and friends, get some rest, and have lots of fun!

Best wishes to you all.

Mrs. Koue

Homework

6th: Study for Europe map test

5th: Park oral presentation tomorrow
Middle Colonies brochure due on Fri.

Both grades: Remember to keep reading over the break!

Excitement is in the air as we approach the winter break! I know it can be pretty hectic, juggling all the extra activities that occur during this time of year with the usual school schedule. Thanks so much for helping your child stay on task with his or her work during these final days.

Homework this week will consist of finishing projects.

Fifth grade:
National Park Report: due Wed.
Oral presentation (no poster): due Thurs.
Middle Colonies Brochure: due Fri.

Sixth grade:
Investigation Plan for science project: due by Wed.
Egypt pop-up book: due Wed.
Europe map test: Thurs.

I know I don't usually don't assign homework over the weekend, but as important due dates are looming, I thought I would post a couple of reminders.

6th graders: Remember to submit your initial proposal (the salmon colored sheet) to me on Monday morning.

5th graders: Remember to keep working on your park reports which are due on Wednesday. Your oral presentations will be on Thursday. No poster required!

Thanks and have a great weekend.
Mrs. Koue

Homework

5th
Read
Math: Review
Park report: Continue to work on final drafts.
Study for science test.

6th
Read
Math: Review
Finish Tuck essay
Study for Egypt test.
Finish time line.

Our Poetry Cafe was a huge success today. We listened to a wide variety of poems and insightful commentary. Everyone did a wonderful job! I want to thank all my parents who provided treats and who helped to facilitate this event.

We have now officially adopted a family from the Jacob's Heart organization. This family is dealing with the expenses of having a child with cancer and is thrilled to receive some help during the holiday season. If you would like to contribute $5, please do so this week. Thank you.

Homework

6th
Read
Math: Finish homework sheet we started in class (1-7 only).
Tuck: Essay due on Fri.
Egypt test #2 on Fri.
***Europe map test on next Tues.

5th
Read
Math: Finish review sheets
Park report: Continue to work on final drafts. Work toward having all final draft paragraphs done by Friday (homework in other subjects will be light). I will help you with your conclusion, chart/graph, and bibliography tomorrow and Friday.

Homework

6th
Read
Poetry Cafe
Work on Tuck essay (due Fri.)
Study for Egypt test (Fri.)

5th
Read
Poetry Cafe
Park Report: Keep working on final drafts of paragraphs. If you need to still complete a few rough draft paragraphs, please continue to do this. I'll give you time in class to work on your report through the rest of this week.
Science: Test on Fri.

I will be sending off the December Scholastic book orders tomorrow to ensure they will be delivered before the break. Please place your orders online or with me by tomorrow morning if you are interested. Thanks.

Homework

***Poetry Cafe is this Wednesday, so dust off your berets, don your black turtlenecks, and get into the groove! (Dressing up is optional!)

6th
Read
Math: pg. 99&100
Science: Your ten investigative questions are due tomorrow.
Tuck Everlasting: Study vocabulary for tomorrow's test. Your essay is due this Friday.
*Social Studies test on Friday - use your study guide.

5th
Read
Math: pg. 141 (all
Crispin: Study for tomorrow's test.
Park Report: Final draft of plant life paragraph.
Science: Begin studying for test on Friday.

Homework

6th
Read
Math: pg. 97&98
Vocabulary: Finish homework and study words.
Tuck essay: Due next Friday, 12/9. Remember to write a rough draft first.
***Look through the Science Fair Project packet with your parent(s), sign it and return the bottom portion tomorrow!

5th
Read
Math: Daily Routines book - pg. 140 #1-10
Vocabulary: Finish homework and study the 15 words.
Park report: Final draft of Statistics and Climate paragraphs

Homework

6th
Read
Math: pg. 95&96
Tuck essay: Work on planning sheet.

5th
Read
Math: pg.127
Park Report: Write final drafts of introduction and history paragraphs. From now on I will be assigning short sections of the final draft report each night. Hopefully this will help with staying on track! Be sure to review the final draft checklist I gave you today.

I sent home corrected work today. I also gave out Scholastic Book order forms. Please send in your orders or make them online by this Friday. This will ensure that the books will be delivered before the break. Thanks.

Homework

6th
Read
Math: pg. 93&94
Language: Finish adjective and article pages.
Tuck: Decide on topic for essay.

5th
Read
Math: pg. 125 (all) & 126 (choose 3)
Language: Finish adj. and article pages.
Park report: Work on cover.
*I will begin assigning short segments of the final draft of the report beginning tomorrow. I will also send home a final draft checklist.

I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving. It was nice to have a bit of a break before these final three school weeks of 2011!

We've talked in class, and perhaps you have already heard, about adopting a family through Jacob's Heart this holiday season. Jacob's Heart is a local organization that supports families with children who have cancer. I have done this with my class for the past several years, and the folks there have always been extremely grateful. We agreed on a $5 donation per student. Of course, there is no obligation.
Thanks.

Homework

6th
Read: Tuck - 21&22
Math:pg. 91&92
Vocabulary: homework and test on Fri.

5th
Read: Crispin 44,45,&46
Math: 123 (all) and 124 (choose 3)
Vocabulary: homework and test on Fri.(study all 15 words)

Hello,

I sent home corrected work today along with some missing work notices. If your child received one, please sign it and send it back to me. Thanks.

Tomorrow I will be giving my students the guidelines for our Poetry Cafe activity which will be due on Wednesday, Dec. 7. I will be encouraging them to read poems by different poets, especially ones they are not already familiar with. I would really love for everyone to discover a new poet and new poetry that he or she finds interesting and engaging.

Once again, I want to thank you all for the wonderful support you give your children. Enjoy them - and all family and friends - over the coming Thanksgiving holiday!

Mrs. Koue

Homework

5th
Read: Crispin - Chapters 36-39; answer questions
Math: Textbook - pg. 290 #10-22


6th
Read
Finish final draft of Egypt essay.
Social Studies: Egypt quiz

Homework

6th
Read
Math: review
Finish vocab. and study for quiz.
Finish Egypt essay outline.
Finish SS study guide. We will go over it together tomorrow. The quiz will be next Tuesday.

5th
Read
Math: pg. 117 (all)
Finish vocab. homework.
National Park Report: Take notes on at least one section.

Homework

6th
Read: Tuck - Chapters 16,17,&18; do questions.
Math: pg. 89 & 90 #1-10
Language: Finish verb packet
Study for vocabulary quiz on Friday.

5th
Read: Crispin: Chapters 30, 31, & 32
Math: pg. 115 (all) and 116 (choose 3)
Study for social studies test.

Homework

6th
Read: Tuck - Chapters 14 & 15
Math: pg. 87-88 #1-6
Vocabulary (Fri.)
Egypt pop-up book: Look up information on a topic you have chosen. Spend about 20 min.

*** Pop-up book is due on Wednesday, 12/14.

5th
Read: Crispin - Chapters 26,27,&28.
Math: pg. 113 (all), 112 (choose 3)
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test.

***Please go over the guidelines for the national park report. We will be taking notes, outlining, and writing the rough draft of the report in class. The final draft will be assigned as homework. I will provide books, encyclopedias, and internet sources, but any other information you can bring in will be very helpful!
The completed report is due on Wednesday, 12/14.

Report cards went home today. They have a new look, and as you all know, contain numbers instead of letter grades. The numbers are based on percents, just as the letter grades have been in the past. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Homework

6th
Read
Math: pg. 85 & 86 #1-11
Vocabulary: due Fri.

5th
Read
Math: pg. 111 (all) and 112 (choose 3)
Vocabulary: due on Fri.
Social Studies: test on Thurs.

Homework

6th
Read
Tuck Everlasting: Chapters 8-10; do questions
Math: pg. 81-82 #1-8
Finish Europe map

5th
Read
Crispin: Chapters 22-24; questions
Finish "Now and Then" poster

Homework

6th
Read
Tuck vocabulary due tomorrow
Language: Compare/Contrast worksheets
Math: pg. 79-80 #1-8

5th
Read
Math: review
Language: finish verb packet
SS: "Then and Now" poster due on Thurs.

I sent home corrected work today - the last grades for the first trimester. Today as we look forward to the next trimester, everyone reflected on what they did well over the first few months of school and set new goals for this new grading period. Their comments were thoughtful and showed great motivation!

Homework

5th
Read: Crispin, Chapters 13-16; answer questions.
Math: Textbook pg. 246-247 - Do all even #s beginning with #6.


6th
Read
Math pg. 77-78
Tuck Everlasting: vocabulary due on Wed.

Homework

6th
Read
Math: pg. 75 #1-4. We will do the rest of the problems tomorrow.
Finish and turn in the following:
1. God/Goddess picture and writing
2. Egypt map
3. Final draft of "Life Skills" essay

*Tuck Everlasting vocabulary due next Wed.

5th
Read
Math: Pg. 99
Finish final draft of mystery story.
Finish vocabulary homework.
News Team #4: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Homework

6th
Finish speech and poster. Rehearse!
Due on Friday (if not already finished):
1. Egypt map
2. God/Goddess picture and information
3. Final draft of "Life Skills" essay

5th
Read: Crispin through Chapter 8.
Math: pg. 97
Crispin vocabulary: due on Fri.
Final draft of mystery story due on Fri.

I sent home corrected work today. Please check with your child to see if he or she received a missing work notice. The final day to turn in late work is Friday.
Thanks.

***Picture retakes will take place this Thursday. I will send home new order forms tomorrow.


Homework

6th
Read
Math: pg. 69 and 70
Work on speech for Thurs.

5th
Read
Math: pg. 95(all) 96 (choose 3)
Study for tomorrow's science test.

We all enjoyed fun Halloween happenings today. The sixth graders celebrated with all their 6th friends at a grade level party, while my fifth graders had a cool crepe making (and eating) party here in class. Thanks so much to all my parents who helped out. The kids had a blast!

No homework tonight. Happy Halloween!

A few reminders for this week:

5th - Science test this Wed.; News Team #4 due on Fri.

6th - Speech due on Thurs.

The end of the first trimester is this Friday. Remember to take any AR tests on books you've read by then.

Homework

6th
Read
Math: review sheet
SS: Finish Egypt map.
Finish vocabulary.
News Team #2

5th
Read
Math: review sheet
SS: Finish Puritan fact sheet.
Finish vocabulary.
News Team #3

Homework

6th
Read
Math: pg. 67 & 68 #1-7
Social Studies: Practice Book pg. 35
Vocab. and News Team #2 due on Fri.
***"How To" speech due on Thursday, 11/3

5th
Read
Math: Textbook pg. 224 #3-16; challenge sheet
Vocab. and News Team #3 due on Fri.

We welcomed our 6th grade campers back today. They were all very excited with news of their outdoor school adventures! I'm so glad I was able to share a good bit of the experience with them.
It was also great to be with my 5th graders on Wed.-Fri. Pizza and a movie last Friday was fun!

Homework

Read for AR

6th
Math: pg. 61-62 #1-6
Final draft of Holes paragraph
Vocabulary: packet due on Fri.
News Team #2 - Fri.
***Look over "How To" speech guidelines. We'll discuss these and any questions you have tomorrow. Your speech is due on Thursday, 11/2.

5th
Math: pg. 89 (all) and 90 (choose 3)
Vocabulary: packet due on Fri.
News Team #3 - Fri.

Our pizza lunch is on for tomorrow! Please bring in your $5.00 if you haven't already done so. Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Finish all museum pieces and be ready to assemble your exhibit!

Hello,

After spending two days with my 6th graders at science camp, I'm back in class and enjoying teaching time with my 5th graders. We had a fun day of science, both indoors and out. Be sure to ask your child for details!
We talked about having a pizza lunch on Friday which, of course, everyone is very excited about. $5 per student will cover pizza, bread sticks, chicken wings, veggies and dip, and drinks.
Please let me know if this works for you, and I'll check in with your children tomorrow to confirm.

Thanks!
Mrs. Koue

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: benchmark review
Language: Finish verb packet. Be sure to complete one of the two writing activities.

Homework

6th
Read
Math: Finish practice pages.
Holes: Work on activity sheets.
SS: Study!

5th
Read
Math: Textbook pg. 182 #1-15
SS: Study!

Homework

6th
Read: Finish Holes and read for AR.
Complete Holes theme sheet.
Study for social studies test.


5th
Read
Finish writing piece for colony museum.
Study for social studies test.


Remember we will be going to Aptos Jr. High tomorrow. Thank you to all my parents who are driving. See you tomorrow at 8:30!

Homework

6th
Read: Holes through Chapter 44
Math: review
Study for Friday's social studies test.
News Team #1: Prep for Fri.

5th
Read: 30 min.
Math: pg. 75 (all) 76(choose 3)
Social Studies: Work on written piece for museum project - due Thurs.
Study for Friday's social studies test.

Homework

6th
Read: Holes - Chapters 35&36
Math: pg. 57 & 58 #1-6
Vocabulary: Finish homework and study words.
Finish final draft of "How To" essay.
Finish "A Sumerian Story."

5th
Read: 30 min.
Math: pg. 67 (all) and 68 (choose 3)
Finish final draft of "Frustration" essay.
Study Terabithia vocabulary.
News Team #4: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Homework

6th
Read: Holes - Chapts. 31-34
Math: pg. 55&56 #1-6; review sheet
SS: Complete practice book pages 23-28.
Vocabulary homework (Fri.)

5th
Read: 30 min.
SS: Complete practice book pages 35,36, & 40.
Study vocabulary (Fri.)
News Team #4 (Fri.)

Homework

6th
Read: Holes, Chapts. 29&30
Math: pg. 53&54 #1-6; review sheet
Finish book report.

5th
Read
Math: review sheet
Finish book report

Hello,

The fifth grade trip to NASA last Friday was a huge success! Thanks again to all my parents who drove.
All sixth graders attended an informational meeting today about science camp. Please ask your child about this if you weren't able to attend. All forms and payment for science camp is due this Friday, Oct. 7. Thanks!
I sent home permission slips for an upcoming trip to Aptos Junior High to see a performance of Sleeping Beauty. I'll need drivers for this short trip, so please let me know if you can help out.

Have a good week.
Mrs. Koue

Homework

Everyone: Read for at least 30 min. each night.

6th
Math: pg. 51&52
Book Report: due on Wed. Be sure to use your checklist.
Vocabulary: Homework is due on Fri.

5th
Math: pg. 63 (all) 64 (choose 3)
Book Report: due on Wed. Use your checklist.
Vocabulary: Study for Friday's test.
News Team #4: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Fifth graders: Remember that we leave first thing tomorrow morning. Don't forget to bring money for lunch!

Sixth grade parents: I know this is last minute notice, but today we talked about having a pizza lunch tomorrow with Ms. Ferrero who will be my sub. Everyone is pretty excited, so I hope this O.K. with all of you! Please send in $5 (for pizza, bread sticks and chicken wings). Drinks and other goodies will be provided. Thanks.

Homework

6th
Read: Holes - Chapters 17-19
Math: pages 47&48 #1-7
Finish biome poster.

5th
Read: 30 min.
Math: Textbook page 138 (all)
Work on book report.

Today I sent home confirmations for parent teacher conferences for the week of Oct. 10-14. Please sign this form and send it back to school. If you did not sign up for a time slot at Back to School Night, you will receive a call this afternoon regarding setting up a time. Thanks.

Homework

6th
Read: Holes, chapters 14-16
Math: pg. 45&46
Science: Study for test; work on biome poster (Fri.)

5th
Read: 30 min.
Math: pg. 59 (all) and 60 (3)
Science: Study!

Homework

6th
Reading: Holes Chapters 8-12; questions
Math: pg. 43-44 #1-7
Science: Work on biome poster;study for science test.

5th
Reading: Terabithia Chapt. 8; questions
Math: Review
Science: study

I sent home corrected work today. Please check to see if your child has brought home a half yellow sheet indicating any missing work. If so, please sign this and have your child bring it back to school tomorrow. Thanks.

This Friday is our fifth grade trip to NASA Ames. Thanks to all my parents who will be driving for this trip. We will be leaving school at 8:00 and will return about 1:45. We will be stopping for lunch at In'N'Out Burger on the way back.

Homework

Everyone: Read for at least 30 min. a day. Book reports for both groups are due on Wed., 10/5. We worked on the rough drafts in class last week, and I've now assigned the final drafts for homework. Tomorrow I will give everyone a final draft checklist.

6th
Math: pg. 41 and 42
Science: Begin studying for test on Thurs. Use your study guide.
Biome poster due on Fri.
Language: 3 ideas for "How To" essay

5th
Math: pg. 55 (all) and 56 (3)
Science: Study for Thursday's test. Use your study guide
Language: Complete "Frustration" essay sheet.

Homework

6th
Math: Finish review worksheets.
Science: Choose a biome and begin research for your poster (due on Fri., 9/30).
SS: Work on Mesopotamia map (due next Tues.).

5th
Vocabulary: Finish homework
Science: Finish "Digestive System" worksheet.
News Team #3: Practice for tomorrow's presentation.

Today I went over the book report guidelines for both groups. Please review it with your child. All reports are due on Wed., 10/5.

Homework

6th
Math: pg. 37 #2,3,&4 and pg. 38 #6
Science: Finish review on pg. 380 & 381 (don't do 17&18).
Study for the Africa map test.

5th
Math: pg 49 (all) and 50 (3)
Finish cell project

Homework

*Bring book for book report.

6th
Math: pg.35-36 #1-6
Hatchet: Brian's report card
Mystery Object final draft
Africa test on Thurs.

5th
Math: pg. 47 (all) and 48 (choose 3)
Cell project due on Thurs.
Vocab. and News Team #3 - Fri.

I sent home corrected work today. If your child brought home a yellow half sheet indicating missing work or a low grade, please review it with him or her, sign it and send it back to me tomorrow. This process helps to keep you aware of your child's progress and to prevent any "surprises" at progress report time.

Picture day is this Thursday. I sent home order forms today.

Homework

Everyone: Read for at least 30 min. each night.
***We will begin working on the book report this week. Please have your book in class this Wednesday. I'll remind you tomorrow.

6th
Math: pg. 33 only
Practice poem for tomorrow.
Hatchet: Brian's "Report Card" (due on Wed.)
Language: Final draft of "Mystery Object" (due on Wed.)
Africa Map: Study for Thursday's test.

5th
Math: Review
Vocabulary: Begin homework which is due on Fri.
Practice poem and be ready to recite tomorrow.
News Team #3: Begin preparing for Friday's presentation.
***The cell project is due on Thursday!

Both classes: Choose and memorize a poem to present next Tuesday.


6th
Math: pg. 29 & 30
Hatchet: Finish packet and study vocabulary.
Vocabulary: Finish homework
News Team #2: Prepare for tomorrow.

5th
Math: pg. 43 (all) 44 (3)
Finish vocabulary homework.

Sixth grade parents, I sent home two packets regarding science camp. Please read them carefully. If your child needs to bring medication, you need to fill out a separate form (purple) and all medication MUST be accompanied by a note from your doctor.
Thanks.

Homework

6th
Math: pg. 27 & 28
Hatchet: Finish book; packet due on Fri.
Mystery Object: Finish 2nd draft. Use editing sheet to guide you.
Work on vocabulary homework.
News Team #2: Keep preparing!

5th
Math: pg. 39 (all) and 40 (3)
Finish your exploration booklet. Please do not staple pages together!
Work on vocabulary homework.

Fifth grade parents, I sent home the permission slips and information about our upcoming trip to NASA Ames. This outing will include lunch at a nearby In-N-Out Burger which has become a 5th grade tradition! Please let me know if you would like drive. Thanks.

Homework

Keep reading! I will assign the book report next week.

6th
Math: pg. 25 & 26
Language: Finish pg. 48 & 67
Hatchet: Chapter 17 & 18; study vocabulary
***Africa Map test on Thurs. 9/23

5th
Math: pg. 37 (all) and 38 (3)
Language: Finish worksheet.
Exploration booklet: due on Thursday

It was so nice to meet all of you at Back to School Night last week. I know there just wasn't enough time to personally speak with each of you, but I invite you to stop by the classroom after school any day for a chat if you like. I really appreciate your support and am looking forward to a great year with your children.


Homework

Read for at least 30 min. each night

6th
Math: pg. 23 and 24
Hatchet: Read Chapters 15 and 16.
Vocabulary: Begin homework - due Fri.
News Team #2: Begin preparing for Friday's presentation

5th
Math: pg. 35 (all) and 36 (choose 3)
Vocabulary: Begin homework - due on Fri.
Work on your exploration booklet. The completed pages are due (including the cover) on Thursday. We will assemble it in class. I will give you a final checklist tomorrow!

Homework

Read

6th
Math: review
Finish rough draft of "Mystery Object."
Hatchet: Chapt. 14
Study for SS test.

5th
Math: review
Study for SS test.
Work on exploration booklet.

Homework

Read

6th
Math: pages 21 and 22
Hatchet: Chapter 13
Work on "Mystery Object" rough draft
Study for SS test (Fri.)

5th
Math: pg. 27 (all) and 28 (choose 3)
Language: Final draft of "storm chaser" paragraphs
Continue to work on exploration booklet
Study for Friday's SS test

***Parents, I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow night!

Hello,

I sent home corrected work today. We're working out some beginning of the year kinks - names on papers and some incomplete work - but overall, everything looks good! At Back to School Night I will talk about the ways I will inform you if your child is missing any work.
Please take a look at the Harvest Festival flier. This is always a wonderful event.

Thanks,
Mrs. Koue

Homework

Read each night for at least 30 min.

6th
Math: pages 19 and 20
Language: Begin rough draft of "Mystery Object" writing assignment (due on Fri.).
S.S.: Begin studying for test on Fri.
Hatchet: Read Chapt. 12.

5th
Math: page 25 (all) and 26 (Choose 3)
S.S.: Work on Exploration book. You should have 2 completed and should be working on your third subject. Remember that all five pages and your cover are due next Wed., 9/14.
Begin studying for your S.S. test this Friday. Use your study guide.

Homework

Read: 30 min.

6th
Math: review sheet
Vocabulary: Finish homework.
S.S.: Finish early man picture.
News Team #1: Practice presentation for tomorrow.

5th
Math: review sheet
Vocabulary: Finish homework.

I've told my students that they should be reading a chapter book (fiction) for their first book report which will be due the last week of September. I will provide more details soon.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Vocabulary homework due on Fri.

6th
Math: pages 15 & 16
Hatchet: Read Chapter 10.
Language: Finish worksheets.
S.S.: Finish pg. 6 in packet.
Sign and return AR goal sheet.
News Team #1

5th
Math: pg. 23
S.S.: Finish and edit rough draft of written piece for exploration booklet.
Language: Finish worksheets.
Sign and return AR goal sheet.

Homework

Read: 30 min.

6th
Math: pages 13 and 14
Hatchet: Read chapter 8.
Language: worksheets due on Thurs.
Vocabulary: homework due on Fri.
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

5th
Math: HB pg. 17 (all) and 18 (choose 3)
Language: worksheets due on Thurs.
Vocabulary: homework due on Fri.

Hello everyone,

I sent home corrected work today which I will do on most Mondays. I've asked that everyone put these corrected papers in one side of their homework folders. I encourage you to review them with your child.
The Innisbrook order forms also went home today. This is a great fundraiser for out school, so please check it out.

Thanks and have a good week!

Mrs. Koue

Homework

Read for at least 30 min. each night.

6th
Math: pg. 11-12
Hatchet: Read Chapt. 6
Vocabulary: Begin homework which is due on Fri.

5th
Math: HB pg. 15 (all) and 16 (choose 3)
Vocabulary: Begin homework which is due on Fri.

Homework

Read - 30 min.

6th
Math: review sheet
Language: news story planning sheet
Vocabulary: homework
Finish poem.

5th
Math: HB pg. 13; review sheet
Language: news story planning sheet
Vocabulary: homework
Finish poem

Please check out the Scholastic Book Club order forms I sent home today. Ordering from these catalogs is a great way for your child to start the year with a selection of good books to read for AR and book reports. For your convenience, you may order online. My classroom code is GNZFR. You may also have your child bring the order form to class. I really appreciate orders from these first catalogs as we receive maximum points for free classroom supplies!
I'd like to submit my classroom order by August 30.

Thank you!

Homework

Read for 30 min.

6th:
Math - HB pgs. 7&8
Hatchet - Finish descriptive language sheet.
Finish name quilt if necessary.
*Poem due on Fri.
*Vocabulary work due on Fri.

5th:
Math - HB pg. 9; review sheet
Finish name quilt if necessary.
*Poem due on Fri.
*Vocabulary work due on Fr.

I sent home the volunteer packet today. Please take a look at the many ways you can be involved at Rio!
Sixth grade parents, I sent home a request for pictures of your children for the end-of-the-year 6th grade slide show.

Thanks!

Homework

Read for at least 30 min.

6th: Math - Homework Book pgs. 5&6
Language - Finish subjects and predicates sheets
*Name Quilt due on Thursday
*Poem due on Friday

5th: Math - Homework Book pg. 7 (all), pg. 8 (choose 3)
Language - Finish subject and predicate sheet
*Name Quilt due on Thursday
*Poem due on Friday

Thank you all for sending in the student emergency forms and computer use agreements so promptly!

Homework:

Both grades should read at least 30 min. per night for AR and book reports.

6th: Math - Homework Book pg. 3&4
Vocabulary - homework (due on Friday)
Geography - Finish Africa map

5th: Math - Homework Book pg. 5 (all), pg. 6 (Choose 3)
Vocabulary - homework (due on Friday)

Homework tonight for both grades is reading for at least 30 min. We will begin a regular homework routine next week.

Please remember to turn in the student emergency form and the computer use form by tomorrow if possible.

Thanks!

Hello,

We had a great first day. I have a wonderful group of students, all very respectful and motivated. I am looking forward to a great year with them!
I plan to update my blog each day with information regarding homework, projects and important school news, so please check it regularly. Your child will also be recording homework assignments in his/her planner. Unless otherwise noted, homework is due the following day.
I sent home some important papers today, including the district's computer policy form (which is located in the booklet) and your child's emergency card. Please fill out and sign both of these and return them to school this week. Thanks so much.

Best regards,
Mrs. Koue

Homework

6th Grade:

Read: 30 min.
"Sixth Grade Thoughts" sheet

5th Grade:

Read: 30 min.
"Got Goals?" sheet

Hello and welcome back!

I hope you all enjoyed a happy and restful summer. I'm looking forward to beginning a new school year and to meeting all my new students.

Here is a list of the supplies I would like both my 5th and 6th grade students to have:

*low odor dry erase markers and sock
*one small three-ring binder
*binder paper
*two spiral notebooks - single subject/wide ruled
*two twin pocket folders (paper ones are fine)
*several #2 pencils
*set of colored pencils
*personal pencil sharpener
*two of each - blue and red ball point pens
*small scissors
*American Heritage or other college level paperback dictionary
*a chapter book for silent reading time

Once school begins, I will post a blog each day, keeping everyone updated on homework assignments and important events.

Thanks and see you all on Wednesday!

Mrs. Koue

Our play was quite a success today. Good job, everyone!

Don't forget your bag lunch, sunscreen, and hat! Tomorrow we hit the Boardwalk for our final 5th grade celebration.

***Please remember that we will not be returning to school until about 3:30.

***Parent drivers, we will meet in class at 10:25.

Thank you!

Hello,

Excitement is definitely in the air as we begin our final week of 5th grade. It's been a wonderful year for me, and I feel so lucky to have had this terrific group of students.

We have a full week planned. We've already had a group of students from Aptos High teach us environmental studies lessons today - very fun! Tomorrow we will be presenting our play, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Play times are at 8:20 (We need to begin before 8:30 to accommodate the primary classes who are coming) and after recess at 10:40. Hope to see some parents there! Thursday is, of course, the Boardwalk trip. Parents, please meet in our classroom at 10:25.

Thanks and enjoy the week.

Mrs. Koue

Homework - STUDY YOUR LINES!!!

Homework

Read - tomorrow is the last day to take AR tests!

Finish U.S. states and capitals map if necessary.

Complete P.E. questions.

***If you have a speaking part in the play, please go over your lines. Thanks!

Homework

Read for AR.

Study for states and capitals test.

Hello everyone,

I've had many parents volunteer to drive to the Boardwalk next week. You are all welcome to come - thank you! I will confirm with each of you individually later this week.

I have sent home another letter regarding next year's combination class. This one comes from the administration, and Mrs. Dorney has requested that I send it to all my parents.

My students will be putting on a classroom play next Wednesday, 6/1, and parents are invited to attend. I'm hoping to have two performances, around 8:30 and 10:45. I will confirm this schedule by the end of this week.

I sent home corrected work today and everyone received a yellow half sheet (almost all were satisfactory - yeah!)

Thanks and have a good week.

Mrs. Koue

Homework

*news story presentation tomorrow

*states and capitals test on Thursday

*P.E. questions due on Friday

***If you have a part in the play, go over your lines!

Homework:

Read for AR.

Finish vocabulary homework.

Begin studying for states/capitals test (Midwestern, Southwestern, and Western states). This test will be next Thursday.

Work on news story presentation for next Wednesday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Study for social studies test.
Complete the Right to Bear Arms sheet.
Continue to work on Harriet Tubman vocabulary homework.

Homework

Read: 30 min. *Remember to turn in Scholastic book orders by tomorrow!
Math Review
Harriet Tubman vocabulary homework - due on Friday
Memorize poem for tomorrow.
Study for Thursday's social studies test.

It was great seeing so many of you at Open House last week. It was nice to display all the wonderful work my students have been doing and share it all with you.

I sent home a few book order forms for anyone interested in purchasing summer reads. I'm asking that the orders come in by this Wednesday in order to ensure delivery by the final week of school.

*I sent home yellow slips only with students who have missing work today.

Thanks.

Homework

Read: Harriet Tubman - Chapters 14 and 15. Write down five facts from each chapter.
Practice poem for this Wednesday.
Study for Social Studies test this Thursday.

*Final News Team presentation is Wednesday, May 25. Everyone will present that day.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: review sheet
Finish Constitution art and writing
Finish animal postcard

*I sent home the letter regarding the combination class today. Thanks.

Homework

Read: Harriet Tubman - Chapters 8 & 9 . Write down 5 important facts from each chapter.
Math: review
Finish final drafts of poems (at least 8).

***Remember to turn in permission slip and money for Boardwalk field trip by tomorrow!

Please remember to send in permission slips and money for our Boardwalk trip by this Wednesday.

Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: review sheet
Science: Study for tomorrow's test.
Social Studies: Finish pgs. 101-109 in homework book

Have a great weekend. Don't forget about your science test next Tuesday!!!

I'm trying to figure out how to reduce the picture of all those darlings, but since I'm a bit technologically challenged, it might take me a few days!

Homework:

Finish book report pages and cover picture. We will assemble them in class tomorrow.

Finish note sheet for animal postcard activity.

Begin studying for science test which we will have next Tuesday.

Testing is going well. We will complete all parts by Friday!

***Reminders:

1. Completed book report pages due on Friday. No late reports will be accepted!

2. We will have a science test on atoms and elements next Tuesday. Study guides have already been filled out.

Hello everyone,

I hope you all had a good spring break. It was nice to relax and recharge a bit!

We will resume testing this week with our Language Arts and Science portions of the CSTs. I won't be assigning the usual homework. I'm only asking that the completed book reports be turned in by this Friday.

I sent home the permission slips for the 5th grade Boardwalk trip today. The event will take place on Thursday, Jun 2. The cost for an unlimited ride wristband is $20.95. Please make checks out to the Rio del Mar Parent Alliance. Because I need to send in payment at least 3 weeks before the trip, I need to collect all money by Wednesday, May 11. If your child already has a season pass, she/he may, of course, use it on the day of the trip.

Thanks and have a good week.

Mrs. Koue

Homework

Complete your heritage report.

I will not be assigning any homework over the break. I do hope, though, that you will continue to read each day!

Homework

Continue to work on your heritage report. Show your parents the "Final Reminders" sheet.

Remember to get a good night's sleep. We'll be taking the second half of the math CST tomorrow.

Sorry I'm posting this so late. My classroom internet wasn't working today!!!

Hello everyone,
We will begin standardized testing tomorrow. As the fifth graders have to take a science test on top of the regular math and language arts, I need to get them started this week.
The only homework I'm assigning this week is the heritage report which is due this Thursday. I neglected to hand out a final reminders sheet today, so I attached a copy in the homework section of this blog. I will send home a hard copy tomorrow.

Thanks and have a great week. The much longed-for spring break is almost here!

Homework

Keep working on your heritage report! See final reminders below.

***Get a good night's sleep and eat a nourishing breakfast!

Heritage Report – Final Draft Reminders

*Remember to write your introduction and conclusion paragraphs on separate pieces of paper.

*Remember to write the information about the maternal and paternal sides of your family in separate sections. The part about your immediate family should be in a separate section as well.

*Remember to include family pictures, actual or copied. Your cover should include a picture (a photograph or hand drawn).

*Remember to include a glossary of at least 5 new words.

*Remember to include a bibliography of all your sources.

*Remember to include the notes you used (interviews, letters, etc.).

*Your finished report should be presented in a clear cover folder or binder.

Homework

Read
Math: review sheet
Heritage Report: Continue working on your final draft. You should be finished (or close to finished) with one side of your family. The report is due in one week!
Vocabulary: Finish homework and study for quiz.
News Teams #3 & 4: Practice for tomorrow's presentation.

***Remember to support the 6th grade bake sale tomorrow!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: review sheet
Heritage Report: Continue to write final draft - at least 3 more paragraphs.
Book Report: Work on third page illustration.

*Due Friday: Vocabulary homework and News Teams presentations

I'm not receiving the yellow missing work sheets back from all students. Please ask your child to show you this each Monday (along with her/his corrected work), sign it and send it back to school the next day. Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math review sheet
Book Report: Finish illustrations for the first two pages if necessary.
Heritage Report: Continue writing final draft paragraphs (at least 2).

Homework

Read:30 min.
Math: Textbook - pg. 620 #4-10 and pg. 621 #1-4
Vocabulary: Work on homework (due Fri.).
Heritage Report: Begin final draft. Write the Introduction and the first two or three paragraphs of the body of the report. ***The completed report is due Thursday, April 21.
News Teams #3 & 4: Begin preparing for Friday's presentation.

Thanks and have a good week!

Our mock trial today was a huge success! Everyone involved was terrific and the play was thoroughly enjoyable. I am very proud of my students' hard work and their respectful behavior at the courthouse.
Thank you to all my parent chaperons. I'm so glad you were able to attend.

Homework

Read: 30 min. Continue to bring your book report book to class.
Book Report: Finish and edit the "Climax" and "Resolution" written sections.
Math: HB pg. 255 (all) and 256 (choose 3)
News Team #2: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

I went over the guidelines for the Heritage Report today with everyone. Please review it as well with your child. We will continue working on the rough draft in class this week. Beginning next week I will be assigning sections of the final draft to be done for homework. The completed report is due on Thursday, April 21.

We've been practicing our trial play in class and everyone is doing great! We will be leaving school at 10:15 tomorrow and will return at about 1:30. Please remember to have your child bring a bag lunch.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 253(all) and 254 (choose 3)
Reading: Complete Practice Book pg. 312.
Book Report: Finish and carefully edit the "Rising Action" written section.

Homework

Read: 30 min. Continue to bring your book report book to class. We will continue working on the report tomorrow.
Math: Review sheet
Language: Finish persuasive essay
Study law vocabulary

We go to court this Thursday! We are currently practicing our play in class, and it's going very well. Thanks to all my parent drivers. We will meet in class at around 10 on Thursday morning.

Have a good week.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 247 (all) and 248 (choose 3)
Science: Finish "Adopt an Element" sheet.
Language: Work on final draft of persuasive essay which is due on Wednesday. This may be typed or neatly handwritten on binder paper.
Study law vocabulary for Wednesday's quiz.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min. Continue to bring your book report book to class.
Math: Textbook pg. 599 - all (The problem numbers won't all match up with the answer sheet - just change them.) and review problems
Book Report: Finish and carefully edit the "Problem" paragraph.
News Team #1: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

* Remember to begin studying the Elementary Law vocabulary. The quiz will be next Wednesday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 245 and review problems
Language: "Combining Sentences"
Heritage Report: Remember to bring in all your notes. Names and dates are important!

Homework

Read: 30 min. Be sure to bring your book report book to class.
Math: HB pg. 243
Language: Finish and correct rough draft of Setting and Character paragraphs of book report.
Social Studies: HB pg. 102
Heritage Report: Bring in notes. We will begin tomorrow!

We will begin writing the rough draft of the heritage report this week. Please have your child bring in information by this Wednesday. I will give everyone the guidelines for the report then.
*Only students who are missing work are bringing home the half yellow sheet this week.

Homework

Read: 30 min. Bring your book report book to class tomorrow.
Math: Review problems and enrichment sheet
Language: Finish "Friday" sheet.
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min
Math: review
Social Studies: Homework Book pg. 101 and finish ABC page
Science: study

*Remember to bring in order form and money if you would like to order a sandwich from the Palm Deli on Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: review sheet
Language: Finish persuasive essay map, making sure it is developed with examples and details that relate to each reason.
SS: ABC page due on Thurs.
Science: Continue to study

Hello,

I want to thank all of you for your kind wishes and wonderful support over the last week as I dealt with getting my daughter back home from Sendai, Japan. She flew in last Friday and is doing very well. I, too, am doing much better now and look forward to getting back to business as usual!
I sent home the permission slip for the Elementary Law trip today. As we begin our study of the U.S. Constitution and the three branches of government, this is a timely event. The "trial" will be held on April 7 at the Watsonville Courthouse. Everyone is invited to attend!

Best regards,
Mrs. Koue

Homework

Read: 30 min. I will go over the guidelines for the book report later this week.
Math: HB pg. 235 (all) and 236 (choose 3)
Science: Begin studying for Friday's test
SS: ABC page due on Thursday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 229 (all) and 230 (choose 3)
Social Studies: Find information for ABC page and study for Friday's test.
Weather project due on Thursday!

The weather station project is due this Thursday, and today I sent home information on the short written piece that should accompany it.
We will be starting a persuasive essay this week. Tonight your child should consider some possible topics (I've stressed family, school or community issues - ones they know a lot about)and choose one to form a position on. They should also have three good reasons to support their positions, ones that can be easily developed with details and examples.

Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min. We will begin our next book report in class next week.
Math: HB pg. 225 (all) and 226 (choose 3)
Language: persuasive essay planner
Social Studies: study for Friday's test

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 219 (all) and 220 (choose 3)
Look up information for you ABC page.
* Remember that your weather project is due on March 17.

I sent home information on the Heritage Report today. We discussed it in class (they were all very excited) and formulated some questions that students can ask their relatives. They will have three weeks to gather information. I would like to begin the rough draft of the report in class the week of March 28.

Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min - We will begin our next book report in about two weeks.
Math: HB pg. 217 (all) and 218 (choose 3)
Geography: Finish Southeast States map. Bring it in tomorrow, we'll go over it, and then you can keep it to study from for this Friday's quiz.

I sent home ideas for our weather station project today. Each student is responsible for making one of these instruments. I will send home the template for the written part of this project next Monday. The project is due on Thursday, March 17.
Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min. - We will begin working on our next book report in class in about 3 weeks.
Math: HB pg. 215 (all) and 216 (choose 3)
Sam vocabulary: Finish homework and study words

Homework

Read
Math: HB pg. 213 (all) and 214 (choose 3)
Language: pronoun packet
Social Studies: HB pg. 89,90,91
Work on vocabulary

Homework

Read: 30 - Remember to be reading a chapter book (fiction/at least 5th grade level) for our next book report.
Math: HB pg. 211 (all) and 212 (choose 3)
Language: pronoun packet (#283,284,285,303,304,305) due on Thursday
My Bother Sam: vocabulary work due on Friday

Please remember to sign and return the Family Life permission slips. The parent information night will be at Valencia School tomorrow night at 6:30.

Homework

Read:30 min.
Math: HB pg. 209 (all) and 210 (choose 3)
Finish final draft of survival story

Homework

Read: 30 min.; Bring in your Book Log tomorrow.
Math Review
Finish Colonial newspaper if necessary.
News Team #4: Prepare for tomorrow.
***Have your parents read and sign the Family Life permission form.

Hello,
I want to once more thank all my parents who stoically braved a wet, cold day on the farm at UCSC last Friday. The kids all had a great time - in spite of the weather!
Family Life Education is coming soon! A parent information night is scheduled for next Tuesday, March 1, at 6:30 at Valencia School. I'm sorry for the last minute notice, but we just received the information this week. I will be sending home permission slips for your child to participate in this program tomorrow. The slips have detailed information regarding the program.
As we wind down to the end of the second trimester, our homework focuses on two projects: the colonial newspaper and the survival story. I've told my students they need to bring both to school each day in order to work on them.
A final note: I really appreciate how routinely the yellow half sheets come back to me signed each week. It's so important that you all are continually aware of your children's progress. Thank you for reviewing your child's work and signing the sheet!
Have a good rest of the week.

Mrs. Koue

Homework:

Read - Bring in Reading Log this Friday.
Math Review
Survival Story: Finish rough draft and self-edit
Colonial Newspaper due on Friday
News Team #4: Prepare for Friday's presentation

Homework

Read
Finish book report - due tomorrow
Math Review

Our field trip is still on for tomorrow. The kids will be under shelters for most of the activities, but please have them wear hooded jackets and rain boots if possible. Everyone needs to bring a lunch - the staff at the lab encourages lunch boxes, but bags are OK too.
Parent drivers, we will meet in the classroom at about 9 and leave at 9:15.

Thank you!

Homework

Read - Remember that your book report is due next Wednesday.
Math: HB pg. 203
Survival Story: Continue to work on your rough draft if you have not yet completed it. Spend about a half an hour on it, and if you are close to the end, try to finish it.
SS: Study for test

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 201 (all) and 202 (choose 3)
Sam: Read Chapter 7 and answer questions
SS: Study (test on Friday)

***Corrected work folders went home today!

Hello,
Our Valentine's Breakfast last Friday was wonderful. Thanks again to everyone who helped out!
Our field trip to the UCSC Life Lab is this Friday. I will be confirming with parent drivers later today. A few students have not yet turned in their permission slips and money. Please do so as soon as possible. Thanks.
I finally have a confirmed date for our Elementary Law mock trial. It is Thursday, April 7. I'll send home more detailed information soon. Please try to attend this event if you can - it's a good one!
Have a good week.

Homework

Read
Math: Textbook pg. 465 and pg. 469
Language: Survival story planner
Social Studies: Begin studying for Friday's test

*** Book Report due on Wed., Feb. 23 (Remember that this report is to be completed as homework.)

Our well walk trip was great! Thanks again to my parent helpers.

Homework

Read: Chapt. 3 of My Brother Sam; complete question and vocabulary sheet
Language: Finish "Picture This" activity
News Team #3: Prepare for tomorrow
No math tonight!

Just a reminder that our well walk trip is tomorrow at 10:15. Thanks again to all my parents who are walking along with us.

***Our Valentine's Breakfast is this Friday at 8:10 in the MPR. Please send in $5.00 if you haven't already done so. Parent volunteers will be purchasing food for the event tomorrow morning. Thank you!

Homework

Read
Math: HB pg. 195 (all)and 196 (Choose 3)
Science: Study for test

I sent home the guidelines for the book report today. Please go over the requirements with your child. This report will be completed as homework and is due on Wed., 2/23.
I also sent home a copy of the thank you note sent to our class from Jacob's Heart. They were very appreciative of our Christmas gift.

Homework

Read
Math worksheet
Social Studies: HB pgs. 82-84
Science: Study for test
News Team #3: Prepare for Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 185
SS. Finish second news story (edit carefully)
Science: Begin studying for Thursday's test

*Our well walk is this Thursday. I will be calling to confirm chaperones later today.
*Corrected work folders will go home tomorrow.

Homework

Read - Remember that the non-fiction book report will be assigned next Mon.
Math: Review
Spelling: Finish homework and study
Sign of the Beaver: Journal due tomorrow
News Team #2: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation

Homework

Read
Math: "Stained Glass" worksheet (you don't have to do the "Triangle" side) and review problems
Finish news story and carefully edit it.
Study Sign of the Beaver vocabulary.

I forgot to mention yesterday that I asked anyone who was interested to complete an activity in the "Our Water Works" booklet I handed out last week. The assignment on pg. 12 asks your child to keep track of how much water he/she uses in one day (this can be a family total as well). This is not a required activity but will count as extra credit. We will share our results on Friday!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 175 (all) and 176 (choose 4)
Language: Write final draft of Sign of the Beaver paragraph

I sent home the UCSC field trip form today. This is a very cool trip where the kids learn about organic farming and good nutrition. One of the activities is harvesting vegetables and making homemade soup. Please let me know if you can drive.

Homework

Read: 30 min. I'll be handing out the guidelines for the non-fiction book report next Monday.
Math: HB pg. 173 (all) and 174 (choose 4)
Sign of the Beaver: Study vocabulary for Thursday's test
Spelling: Begin homework (due Fri.)
News Team #2

Homework

Read
Math: review
Spelling: Finish homework and study
News Team #1: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation

Our new technology guru, Allison, just helped me set up my new document camera this afternoon. Yeah! I've got the basics down and am excited about continuing to learn the different ways to use it in class. Thanks again to all of you for this great gift!

Homework

Read
Math: HB pg. 167 and 169
Language: descriptive paragraph

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Worksheet and textbook pg. 377 #1-7
Language: Finish "Comparing Good and Bad" worksheet
Geography: Study for quiz
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday

Since last week, I've added another field trip to our schedule. This one is a walk to our local well (only a short distance from school) on Feb. 10. I sent home the permission slip for this trip today. Please let me know if you can chaperone. I will send home the permission slip for the UCSC trip (on the 18th) later this week.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 163 (all) and 164 (choose 4)
Spelling: Begin homework (due Fri.)
Geography: Study for Northeastern States and Capitals quiz on Wed.
Sign of the Beaver project: Bring in any materials you still need for your "homestead."

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 161 and review sheet
Science: Finish "Water Cycle" sheet
Geography: Begin studying Northeastern states and capitals for next Wednesday's quiz

Homework

Read
Math: HB pg. 159; review sheet
Language: Finish pgs. 69-71
Social Studies: Finish Chapter 7 questions

I will be assigning a non-fiction book report in about three weeks. We've talked about this in class and have looked for books in the school library. My hope is that everyone will have chosen a book by the end of this week. Thanks.
We will be taking some field trips this half of the year. Our first will be a trip to the UCSC Life Lab on Friday, Feb. 18. I will send out permission slips next week. I will also be scheduling trips to the National Weather Service in Monterey and to the Pajaronian. I've yet to set dates for these but will do so soon. Our Elementary Law trip will take place in April. I'm still waiting for the lawyer I'm working with to arrange a date.
Have a great week.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HB pg. 157 (all) and 158 (choose 3)
Vocabulary: Use each word in a good sentence; choose one word and explain how it applies to you in any way.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math worksheet

Hello and Happy New Year!
It was great seeing everyone today and lots of fun sharing our favorite "break" stories. We have a busy (and fun) second half of 5th grade ahead of us. Check next Tuesday's blog for more details!

Homework

Read: 30 min.; We will be looking for non-fiction books in the library tomorrow. Think about a topic or topics that interest you.
Math: HB pg. 147 (all) and 148 (choose 3)
Geography: Finish Northeastern States map and map worksheet