Thursday, March 29, 2012

I sent home corrected work today. Please review with your child. Thanks.

Sixth grade parents, I will be handing out the guidelines for the autobiography writing project tomorrow.

Homework

5th
Read
Math: textbook pg. 534 #3-23 (odd numbers only)
Persuasive Essay: Keep working on your final draft (at least 2 paragraphs). We'll finish it in class tomorrow.
Study for the vocabulary quiz.

6th

Read
Math: textbook pg. 461 - 6.3.2 (#1-4) 6.3.3 (1-4) 6.4.1 (1-4) 6.4.2 (1,3,5)
Finish final draft of Problem Solution Letter

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Our "cookie" trial was a huge success today! Everyone involved did a great job. I'm proud of all my students who worked so hard to make this an enjoyable and very meaningful experience. Thank you to all my parent drivers. It was great to have so many family members attend.

Homework

5th
Read
Math: pg. 227 (all) 228 (choose 3)
Study vocabulary words for Friday's test.

6th
Read
Math: pg. 193 1-4, 6-9
Final draft of letter due on Fri.

Monday, March 26, 2012

We had our final rehearsal this afternoon and are ready for court tomorrow! Please have your child bring a bag lunch. Parent drivers, please meet in our classroom at 11:00. If you would like to see the play but can't come to school, you can meet us at the Watsonville Courthouse at noon. You will be directed to the courtroom. Thanks.

Sixth grade parents, please remember to turn in the completed junior high packet by this
Wednesday. They will be sent over to AJHS that afternoon.

Fifth grade parents: I sent home information regarding the heritage report last Friday. I would like to begin the rough draft of the report the week we return from spring break.

Homework

***Remember to bring a bag lunch tomorrow!

5th
Read: Finish reading your book report book by the end of spring break.
Math: pg. 225
Science: Choose an element and gather information for the "Adopt an Element" project.

6th
Read: Finish reading your book report book by the end of spring break.
Math: pg. 191 #1, 3-7 and review sheet
Final draft of letter is due on Friday.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Dear Fifth Grade Parents,

I sent home information for the upcoming Heritage Report today. Please review it with your child. We will begin writing the rough draft of the report when we return from spring break, and I will hand out specific guidelines at that time.

Thanks and have a great weekend.

Mrs. Koue

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Homework

5th
Read
Math: pg. 221
Persuasive Essay: Finish rough drafts of your 3 support paragraphs.
Memorize poem for tomorrow.

***Keep practicing your lines for Tuesday's court appearance!

6th
Read
Math: pg.187-189 #1-7
Memorize poem for tomorrow.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Homework

***Both grades: Continue to read your book for our next book report. We will begin talking about and planning the reports next week.

5th
Read: Chapter 13 of My Brother Sam.
Math: Benchmark review
Memorize poem for Friday.


6th
Read: Finish Rules.
Math: Finish homework page.
Language: Finish rough draft of problem/solution letter.
Memorize poem for Friday.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Homework

5th
Read: Sam - Chapt. 12
Sam Vocabulary: Due next Wednesday.
Study for SS test.
Return signed AR goal sheet.

6th
Read: Rules - through pg. 154
Math: pg. 183-184 #1-5
Study for SS test.
Return signed AR goal sheet.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

The correct date for the Elementary Law field trip is March 27. Some of the sheets I sent home yesterday had a different date on them which I didn't catch. Sorry!

Homework

Both grades should be reading a chapter book (fiction) for our third trimester book report. We'll be talking about the reports in about 2 weeks.

5th
Read: Sam - Chapter 11
Math: Review
Social Studies: Study for test.

6th
Read: Rules - pg. 113-128
Math: review
Problem/Solution Letter: Complete half sheet.
Study for SS test.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

I sent home the permission slip for our Elementary Law trip today. Did Danny Defendant really steal Vicky Victim's cookie? Everyone is welcome to come to court and find out what verdict our jury will reach this year! Please let me know if you can drive. Thanks.

Homework

5th
Read
Math: pg. 211
Language: Finish "Persuasive Essay Map."
Social Studies: Study for Friday's test.

6th
Read: Rules pg.89-112/Answer questions.
Math: pg. 179 #1-7
Language: Decide on a topic for your "Problem/Solution" letter.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Homework

5th
Read
Math: pg. 209 (all) 210 (choose 3)
Social Studies: Study for Friday's test.

6th
Read
Math: pg 177 #1-7
Social Studies: Finish study guide.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Homework

5th
Read
Math: Textbook pg. 492 #4-12
Finish vocabulary homework.

6th
Read: Rules through pg. 58
Math: pg. 173 and 174
Finish all final draft writing and artwork for Greek God/Goddess poster.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Homework

5th
Read
Math: 203 (all) 204 (choose 3)
Language: Persuasive Essay topics
Vocabulary due on Fri.

6th
Read
Math: pg. 171-172 #1-6
Work on God/Goddess poster: All final draft pieces are due on Friday.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Homework

5th
Read
Math: Surface Area worksheet
Language: Finish comma packet

6th
Read
Math: pg. 169-170 #1-5
Language: Finish comma packet
Work on Gods/Goddess poster. We will assemble the poster together in class on Friday.

Monday, March 5, 2012

I sent home raffle tickets and information today. This is part of our biggest fundraiser of the year. Thank you for taking a look.

I also sent home corrected work today, the final set for the second trimester. Report cards will be given out next Monday.

Have a good week.

Homework

5th
Read
Math: pg. 201 (all) 202 (choose 3)
Vocabulary: due Thurs.

6th
Read
Math: pg. 167-168 #1-5
Social Studies: Greek god/goddesses paragraphs - complete 2 (be sure they are carefully edited)

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Homework

5th
Read
Math: pg. 193 (all), 194 (choose 3)
News Team #4

6th
Read
Math: Review sheet