Thursday, October 30, 2014

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Memorize poem.

Prepare for a great day tomorrow!

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Homework

Read: 30 min.  The final day to take AR tests for the first trimester is Monday, November 10.
Math:  Study the mid-module review sheet we completed in class.
Language: Finish final draft of "strong verbs" paragraph if necessary.
Memorize poem for Friday!

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review Sheet
Memorize poem for Friday.

***Cell Project: Due on Friday, November 7.

Monday, October 27, 2014

As we are beginning our study of cells this week, I sent home the guidelines for the cell project today.  This project is to be completed at home and is due on Friday, 11/7.

I also sent home corrected work.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework #14, problems 1 and 2.
Social Studies:  Study for tomorrow's test.
Memorize poem for Friday.
*No news team presentations this week.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review sheet
Museum Project:  All parts due tomorrow.  We will assemble our exhibits in class.
News Team #2:  Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.
Social Studies:  Study for next Tuesday's test.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Picture retake day is next Tuesday, Oct. 28.  I handed out a few forms today, but I thought I should let parents know just in case.  I have several more forms if you would like one.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework #13, problems 1, 2 (a-e), and 3.
Social Studies:  Finish Ch. 4 workbook pages if necessary.  Page #35, 36 (bottom half), 38 - 43.
Work on museum project. Remember that all 3 parts are due on Friday.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #12, problems 1, 3, 4 and 5.
Study for tomorrow's vocabulary test.
Museum Project and News Team #2: Friday
*Social Studies:  Test next Tuesday, 10/28.  Use your study guide.


Monday, October 20, 2014

We will be assembling our early colony museum exhibits this Friday.  Everyone is responsible for 3 completed pieces for this project.  The written portion was due last week and the art and third portions are due this Friday.  The third piece may be a chart, a map, a diagram, a timeline, or any other graphic representation of the colony.  We've worked on these a good bit in class already, and I will give everyone a little more time this week.  I've encouraged my students to work on this assignment as homework during the week as well.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework #11, problems 1, 2, and 4.
Language:  Final draft of Frustration Essay due tomorrow.
Sign of the Beaver vocabulary test:  Wednesday
Museum Exhibit: All three required pieces (written, art, and map, chart or diagram) must be ready to display on Friday.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday's presentation.


Thursday, October 16, 2014

Thanks to all my parent who are driving to the play tomorrow.  We will meet in class at 8:30. 

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math:  Homework #10, problems 1 & 2.
Museum Project:  Written piece due tomorrow.
Vocabulary:  Finish homework.
News Team #1: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Progress reports went home today.  The scores on this report reflect all corrected work that was turned in by October 9.   There is still about a month's worth of grades to be added before the end of the trimester on November 10.  Please review the report with your child, sign it, and send it back to school.  Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: "Multiplying Decimals" sheet
Early Colony Museum:  Written piece due on Friday.
Vocabulary and News Team #1: Fri.

***Remember to bring in your permission slip for Friday's trip to Aptos Junior High!

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Homework

Read:30 min.
Math:  Homework #9 - problem 1 only.
Work on museum written piece which is due on Friday.
Vocabulary and News Team #1: Friday
* Be sure to have your rough draft of the frustration essay in class tomorrow!

Monday, October 13, 2014

Please remember to turn in your permission slips and $2.00 for Friday's trip to Aptos Junior High.  I'm short on drivers, so if you might be able to come along with us, please do.  Thanks, and again, I'm sorry for the late notice!

I sent home corrected work today and will be handing out progress reports later this week.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #8, problems 1 (a to e), 2 and 4.
Social Studies:  Final draft of the written piece of your museum exhibit is due on Friday.
Vocabulary: Due on Friday.
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday.

*** All three parts of your museum exhibit must be ready to assemble on your display board by Friday, Oct. 24.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

I sent home permission slips for the Aptos Jr. High play on Friday, 10/17.  I hope it will be possible for some parents to drive and join us for the performance.  Again, I'm sorry for the late notice.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #7, problems 1, 4 and 5.
Vocabulary:  Finish homework
News Team #4: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Problem Set #6 - numbers 1 and 2.  This is the page we started in class today.
Vocabulary: Friday
News Team #4: Friday

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math: Homework #5, problems 1-4.
Science: Study for tomorrow's test.
Vocabulary: Due on Fri.
News Team #4: Prepare for Fri.

Monday, October 6, 2014

I sent home corrected work today.  I did not include missing work sheets because I plan to send out formal progress reports next week. 

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math:  Homework #4, problems #1, 3, and 4.
Science test:  Wednesday
Vocabulary:  Due on Fri.
News Team #4: Prepare for Friday.

GO GIANTS!

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework 3, #1 (choose 3), 3 and 4.
Science: Finish "Element" poster.
News Team #3: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.
*Science Test: Next Wednesday (use your study guide!)

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

I handed out student leadership forms today.  If your child is interested, please sign and return to school by this Friday.  Thanks!

I also handed out October Scholastic Book Order forms.  If you are interested in ordering online, my activation code is GNZFR.  Sending your orders to me is great too.

And, finally, please don't forget about our Drive for Schools fundraiser.  It's a great way to support our school!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework 2 - #1, 3, 5, 6.
Vocabulary test: Tomorrow.
News Team #3: Prepare for Friday.
Science:  Element poster due on Friday.  We will continue to work on it in class tomorrow.