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.