Our holiday party begins at 10:30 tomorrow.  Many thanks to all parents who have planned and contributed to this celebration. Our socks bag is bulging! Thanks to Brandi Manchester for organizing this.

Thank you all too for the terrific support you have given your children this first half of the year.  It's been a pleasure getting to know you.

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

***Reminder to my students:  Continue your daily reading over the break.  I will be assigning a "book talk" on one of the books you read when we return in January.

Homework

Read: 30  min.
National Park Report:  Both the written and oral reports are due tomorrow!
Social Studies Lesson:  If you still need to, finish the final draft of your facts sheet.

Here is the order of your report:

Cover
Title page: Name of park, your name, your grade, and date
Table of contents
Written Report
Map (this can be placed anywhere within your written report or after the written part)
Chart/graph/diagram (this can be placed anywhere within your written report as well)
Glossary
Bibliography

Please put your report in a folder, clear cover or regular, to keep it neat and organized. Thank you!

I talked to the kids today about their reports and decided to give everyone an extra day.  Both the written report and the oral presentation will be due on Thursday.  
Keep reading...and that's it for tonight!

*I sent home corrected work today.

Excitement is definitely in the air as we enter the final week of 2015!  The only homework this week is reading, a little bit of math and the National Park Report, the written due on Wed. and the oral report due on Thursday.  The kids are also working on a social studies group presentation in class and I may have to assign a bit of this for homework as well.

We will have a holiday class party this Friday.  One of our parents suggested that the kids bring in new socks (and we added gloves and knit hats!) by Friday.  She will then drop off our gifts at a homeless shelter.  Thanks for your support.

Have a great week!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review Sheet
National Park Report: Continue to finish final drafts of paragraphs and the map and chart/diagram.
Begin writing notes for your oral report.

Here is the order of your report:

Cover
Title page: Name of park, your name, your grade, and date
Table of contents
Written Report
Map (this can be placed anywhere within your written report or after the written part)
Chart/graph/diagram (this can be placed anywhere within your written report as well)
Glossary
Bibliography

 

I'm sorry I'm posting late -  I had a meeting right after school!

Everyone did a terrific job today during Poetry Cafe.  What a treat it was for me to listen to so many wonderful poems by such a diverse group of poets!  So much fun!

Homework


Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #15, problems 1 and 4.
Park Report:  Final draft of "Interesting Facts" and "Conservation Efforts"
Vocabulary: Finish homework and study for quiz.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Poetry Cafe:  Finish your worksheet and practice your presentation for tomorrow. We will begin right away!
National Park Report: Write the final draft of the "Activities" paragraph.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday. Use your homework sheet to study for the quiz on Friday.

Our Poetry Cafe is happening first thing this Thursday morning.  Please stop by to hear some groovy poems if you can!

I sent home information about the national park oral report today.  This short presentation is due on Thursday, Dec. 17.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math: Homework #12, problem 1 (a, c, e, & g)
Root Words: Homework due on Friday.  Know the root meanings and words containing each root for a quiz on Friday.
Poetry Cafe: Thursday.
National Park Report: Written due on 12/16. Oral due on 12/17.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #11, problems 2 and 3.
National Park Report: Final draft of "Climate" paragraph.
Social Studies: Study for tomorrow's test.  Finish your "Then and Now" poster.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
National Park Report: Final draft of "General Statistics" paragraph.
Social Studies: "Then and Now" poster due on Friday.  Study for Friday's test.

*Poetry Cafe: Thursday, 12/10.
*National Park Report: Wednesday, 12/16.
 *Class Spelling Bee: Wed., 12/9.

Sample Elementary Word List 

I have begun to assign final draft sections of the national park report.  These do not, of course, have to be turned in as they are completed.   My goal is to keep my students on track and to help them avoid a barrage of last-minute work!  I will give them time on Thursday and Friday to begin their maps and diagrams.

The county spelling bee will be coming up early next year and it's time for our school-wide spelling bee.  We will have a class spelling bee next Wed., 12/9, to determine which students will participate in the school contest.  I've attached a list of sample words below for all my students who would like to participate.

Sample Elementary Word List

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review Sheet
National Park Report: Write the final draft of the "History" paragraph.  Remember to refer to your final draft checklist.
Social Studies:  "Then and Now" poster due on Friday. Study for Friday's test.

Because of a recent scheduling change for a school assembly, I need to change the date of our Poetry Cafe activity.  It will now be on Thursday, December 10. 

We will begin the rough draft of the national park report tomorrow, and I will also begin assigning small sections of the final draft for homework this week.  I will send home a final draft checklist tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30min.
Math: Homework #9, problems 3 and 4; and Homework #10, problem 1 (a, c, e, & g).
Social Studies:  Study for Friday's test.  Use your study guide.  "Then and Now" poster is due on Fri.
*Poetry Cafe: Thursday, 12/10.
*National Park Report: Final report due on Wednesday, 12/16.

I gave my students the guidelines for our Poetry Cafe activity which will be due on Friday, Dec. 11.  I am 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. 

It was great meeting with all of you last week.  Once again, I want to thank you for the wonderful support you give your children. Enjoy them - and all family and friends - over the coming Thanksgiving holiday!

And, speaking of Thanksgiving, we have kind of put together a last minute holiday lunch for tomorrow.  Saundra Ruso is cooking a turkey and I will be bringing in dressing and gravy.  I hear that there will be desserts coming in too.  I know this is a very busy time for everyone and I did not give any advance notice (I didn't know!) - so please do not go out of your way to do anything.  I told everyone to still bring a lunch and we will enjoy the rest as an extra treat!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
AR Goal Sheet:  Sign and return to school.
Math: Finish Side A of Sprint sheet.
Sign of the Beaver:  Study for tomorrow's vocabulary test.
*Poetry Cafe:  Bring your suggestions for possible poets to class tomorrow.  Presentations will be held on Friday, December 11.
**National Park Report:  The final draft report is due on Wednesday, December 16.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #8, problem 1.
Southeast Map Test:  Study for tomorrow's test.
Vocabulary: Finish homework.  ***Study the 20 words and their meanings from Sign of the Beaver (use the half sheet I gave you) for next Tuesday's test.
National Park Report:  Finish your note cards through "Plant Life."

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math: Homework #6, problems 1 (e-h) and 2.
Social Studies:  Read pages 224-227 in textbook. Do pages 49, 50, and 51 in workbook.
Map Test: Friday.
Vocabulary: Friday.
*Remember to bring your national park report folder and notes to class tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #5, problems 1 (use the model for at least one problem) and 4.
National Park Report: Review your note cards.  You should have notes for the first four sections (history, statistics, climate and wildlife.)
Southeast Map test: Friday
Vocabulary: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #4, problem 1.  You must do the area model for at least 2 of the problems.
Social Studies: Finish Southeast States Map; Study for the map test on Friday.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #3, problems 1 (b, c, & f), 2 and 3.
Science:  Workbook pages 30-33.

Please remember to send back the confirmation slip for your conference next week.  Thanks.

Enjoy your day off tomorrow!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #2, problems 1, 3, and 4.
Science: Finish workbook pages 20-27.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Thursday.

***I forgot to add this yesterday!

National Park Report - Guidelines

            For this report you will learn about a national park of your choice.  Using a variety of research sources, you will take notes, organize your information, write a rough draft and after careful editing, write a final draft report.

You will need to find information in each of the following areas:

*Park history (when it was established, who was responsible, original inhabitants)

    

*General statistics (location, size, lengths of rivers, heights of mountains, etc.)

*Climate (temperatures, precipitation, etc.)

*Wildlife

*Plant life

*Places of interest

*Popular activities (things that visitors can do there)

*Other interesting facts (things that are unique to this park)

*Conservation efforts

You will also include the following:

*An illustrated cover

*A table of contents

*A title page containing the name of the park, your name, your grade, and date

*A map showing where your park is located (I will help you with this)

*A chart, graph, or diagram containing information about a particular aspect of the park

*A glossary of at least 5 words and their meanings

*A bibliography (you should have at least 4 sources)

***Oral Presentation:

         You will also be responsible for a short oral presentation in which you will advertise your park. This should be a persuasive speech in which you tell about the places to see and the activities available.  I will give you specific guidelines for this soon. 

                                                                                   

Due date: ________________________________

We began taking notes for the national parks report today.  We will continue to take notes for the next week or so and will then begin the rough drafts in class.  I gave the kids guidelines for the report which I have attached below.  The due date for the report is December 16.

I sent home Parent/Teacher Conference confirmation sheets.  Please sign them and return them to me by tomorrow.  Thank you!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #1, problems 1 and 2.
Science: Finish workbook pages 13-17.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Thursday.

Reminder:  Students who wish to run for student leadership need to submit their speech to me tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Finish and study your review sheet.
Science: Study for tomorrow's quiz.
News Teams 3 & 4: Prepare for tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #28, problems 1 and 2.
Science: Finish Element Poster; Study for Friday's quiz.
Vocabulary: Homework due tomorrow.
News Teams 3 & 4: Prepare for Friday.

I sent home corrected work today.  Please check to see if your child has also brought home a missing work notice.  Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #27, problems 1 (b, d, and f) and 2.
Science: Element Poster is due on Thursday; Study for Atoms and Elements quiz on Friday.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.
News Teams #3 and #4: Friday.

Many thanks to all my parents who helped put on our Halloween party last Friday.  We all had a great time!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework #26, problem 2.
Sign of the Beaver vocabulary: Homework due on Thursday.
Science: Atoms and Elements quiz on Friday. Use your Cornell Notes sheet to study both the vocabulary and the questions.
News Teams #3 & 4: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read for AR.  Remember that next Friday, 11/6, is the last day to take AR tests for the first trimester.
Memorize poem for tomorrow.
That's it!

I sent home corrected work today.  Please check to see if your child has also brought home a missing work notice.  Thank you.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework #22, problem 1 (e & f); Homework #23, problems 1 (e & f) and 2.
Social Studies:  All 3 parts of your museum project are due tomorrow.
Memorize poem for Friday.

If you are interested in running for Student Leader, remember to bring in your signed intent paper tomorrow.  Speeches are due on Wednesday, next week.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #21, problems 1 (a-d) and 3.
Social Studies: All 3 pieces of your museum exhibit are due on Thursday.  You will assemble your poster board with your group in class.
Poem: Memorize for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #20, problems 1 and 3.
Science: Finish Hubble iMax movie paragraph.
Poem: Choose a poem from the packet and memorize for Friday.

A quick reminder that we will be leaving school promptly at 8:00 tomorrow morning.  Please have your child bring a sack lunch and snack.  Thank you to all my parent drivers - see you all tomorrow!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Science: Complete the vocabulary "Pyramid" and definitions sheet. Write a response to one of the prompts (at least 6 sentences) on a separate piece of binder paper.

We will be having a Halloween party (treats and a movie) on Friday, 10/30.  Jen Ursino has kindly offered to coordinate and will be sending out emails soon.  Please let her know if you would like to be involved in any way.  Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #18, problems 1 (a-g) and 3.
Language: Finish story map.
Social Studies: Study for tomorrow's test.

I sent home corrected work today.  I didn't get to the missing work notices but will send them out next week.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #17, problems 1 (a-g) and 2.
Language:  Write final draft of your "mood" paragraph.  Use the "Using Strong Verbs" sheet.
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test.

Our trip to the Tech Museum is this Friday.  Remember that we will be leaving school promptly at 8:00 and will return by 2:00.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework #16, problems 2 and 3.
Social Studies: Finish the final draft of the written piece for your museum exhibit.
Social Studies Workbook pages: Finish pages 35-36 and 38-41.
Social Studies Chapter 4 test:  Thursday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report: Due tomorrow. 
Vocabulary: Finish homework.
News Team #2: Prepare for tomorrow.
Early Colony Museum Project:  Written piece is due next Tuesday.

I sent home corrected work today. I also passed out Scholastic Books order forms for October. 

Homework

Read: 30  min.
Math: Do problem #6 in the review packet.
Language: Finish the Possessive Nouns packet if necessary.
Book Report: Friday.
Vocabulary: Friday.
News Team #2: Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #15, problem 1. Review - problems 3, 4, and 5.
Vocabulary:  Homework due on Friday.
Book Report: Due on Friday.
News Team #2: Friday.
*Social Studies: The final draft of the written piece for your museum project is due next Tuesday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #14, problems 2 and 3.  Review sheet
Book Report: Due on Friday.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math:  Homework #13, problems 1 and 2.
Vocabulary: Due tomorrow.
News Team #1: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.
*Book Report: Due 10/16.

I sent home a checklist for the final draft of the book report today.  Your child should have most or all of the rough draft writing finished.  The final drafts and the interview questions will be completed at home.

Thanks to all parents who have offered to drive to the Tech on the 23rd.  I will be confirming with you all later this week.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #12, problems 1, 2, and 4. 
Northeastern States and Capitals: Study for tomorrow's test.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday
News Team #1: Friday
*Book Report: due on Friday, 10/16.

 Progress reports went home today.  The scores on this report reflect all corrected work that was turned in by October 1.   There is still about a month's worth of grades to be added before the end of the trimester on November 6.  Please review the report with your child, sign it, and send it back to school.  Thanks!


Homework


Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework #10, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Northeastern States and Capitals test: Thursday
News Team #1: Friday.


*We will finish writing the rough draft of the book report tomorrow in class.  I will give everyone a detailed checklist explaining how manage the final draft.  The completed report is due on Fri., 10/16.  You may turn in your report early if you like!

I sent home corrected work today.  Tomorrow I will be sending home a progress report with your child.  There is still about a month left of the first trimester, and the report will give you an overall picture of scores and missing work up to this point.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember to bring your book report book to class. We will finish the rough draft of the report tomorrow in class.  The finished report is due Friday, Oct. 16.
Math: Homework #9, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Northeastern States and Capitals: Test on Thursday.
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Remember there is no school tomorrow.  Hope you all enjoy the day off!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Finish the Northeastern States map.  Please turn it in on Monday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Continue to bring book report book to class.
Math: Homework: #7, problems 1, 3 (a and c), and 4.
Science: Study for tomorrow's test.

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember to bring to class your book for your book report.
Math:  Homework #6, problems 1, 2 (a and b) and 3.
Science:  Study for Thursday's test.

I sent home the permission slip for our Tech Museum field trip today.  The trip is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23.  Please let me know if you would like to drive.  Thanks.

Please remember that there is no school this Friday, Oct. 2.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember to bring in the book you read for the book report tomorrow.  We will begin the report in class.
Math:  Homework #5, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Science:  Study for this Thursday's test. 
Bridge to Terabithia: Finish all the work in your packet if you haven't already done so.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #3, problems 1, 2 (a and b) and 3.
Vocabulary: Study for tomorrow's test.
Science: Finish "Space Topic Expert" form and diagram. Be ready to share your information in class tomorrow.
News Team #4: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #2, problems 1, 3, and 5.
Poem: Present tomorrow.
Vocabulary Test: Friday
Science: Space Topic sheet and diagram: Friday
News Team #4: Friday

I sent home corrected work today.  Please check to see if your child has also brought home a missing work notice.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Sprint sheet
Bridge to Terabithia: Read Ch. 12.  Write a short (about 5 sentences) summary of the chapter.
Poem: Memorize for Thursday.
Science: "Space Topic Expert" sheet and diagram due on Friday.
Vocabulary: Test on Fri.
News Team #4: Fri.

As we are currently working on the "Frustration" essay in class, we won't start the book report until next week.  I've reminded my students that they should have completed a fiction chapter book at 5th grade level or above by then.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #1, problems 1 and 4.
Bridge to Terabithia Vocabulary: Test on Friday.
Science: Finish writing definitions of space vocabulary in your science journal.
Poem:  Memorize a poem from the poetry sheet for Thursday.
News Team #4: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

I will be placing our September Scholastic Books order tomorrow.  Please send in your order form if you would like to purchase books.  Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Finish the review sheet and look over the problems we did together in class.
Language: Finish the "Common and Proper Nouns" packet.
Vocabulary:  Finish homework.
News Team #3: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

*Memorize poem for next Thursday.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math: Problem Set #15, problem 3 and Problem Set #16, problem 2; Decimal review half sheet.
Social Studies: Exploration Booklet (5 completed pages and cover) due tomorrow.
Vocabulary: Friday
News Team #3: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #15, problems 1 and 2 (a, b, and c only)
Vocabulary: Due on Friday.
Social Studies: Work on exploration booklet which is due on Thursday.
News Team #3:  Prepare for Friday.

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 or send me an email with any questions or concerns you may have. I really appreciate your support and am looking forward to a great year with your children.

I sent home two different Scholastic book catalogs today, offering my students more levels and choices.  If you are interested in ordering from these catalogs, please send in your order this week.  You may also order online at the Scholastic Book Club site.  My classroom code is GNZFR.  I will send in all book orders for September this Friday. 

Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.  I will talk to you about the upcoming book report next week.
Math: Homework #14, problems 1 and 2.
Language:  "Frustration" essay idea sheet.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.
Social Studies: Work on exploration booklet.  The completed booklet is due this Thursday.
News Team#3: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Study for tomorrow's social studies test.
Vocabulary homework due tomorrow.

I sent home corrected work today.  Please check to see if your child brought home a yellow missing work sheet.  Thanks.

I look forward to meeting with you all tomorrow night!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework # 13, problems 1 and 2.
Language: Finish "Compound Sentences" packet if necessary.
Vocabulary: Friday
Social Studies: Test on Friday.

This Friday my students will take their first social studies test (Chapter 3 - Early Explorers).  They have filled out a study guide which they should use to prepare. I've told them that they should begin studying today!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #12, problems 1 and 2.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.
Social Studies: Study for Friday's test.

*Early Exploration Booklet:  Due on Thursday, 9/17. We'll keep working on this in class this week.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review
Exploration Booklet: Finish second page (if necessary).
News Team #2:  Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #11, problems 1 (a-d) and 2 (a only)
Language:  Write the final draft of the "Storm Chaser" paragraphs. You may type or hand write this.
Vocabulary: Study for tomorrow.
News Team #2: Friday.

I've told my students that I will be assigning their first book report in about three weeks.  They should be reading a grade level chapter book (fiction) of their choice. 

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Problem Set #9 (we did the opposite today!) problems 2, 3, and 5.
Explorer Booklet: Finish and correct your writing for your second explorer.
Vocabulary: Study for Thursday's quiz.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday.

I sent home corrected work today.  Please check to see if your child has received a missing work sheet (half yellow sheet) and review this with him or her.  Please sign it and send it back to me.  I will accept late work this trimester.  Thanks.

*Picture day is Tuesday, 9/8, the day after Labor Day.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework # 9, problems 1, 2 and 3.
Vocabulary: Study for Thursday's quiz.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday.
*AR Goal Sheet: Have your parent sign it and bring it back to class tomorrow.

We have begun our first Social Studies project, an early exploration booklet, in class this week.  It will be done mostly in class, but occasionally parts of it will be assigned for homework. 

I haven't assigned AR goals yet but will do so by next Monday.  In the meantime, I'm encouraging my students to take AR tests when they complete a book and to be diligent about their reading homework.  I really appreciate how engrossed they are in their books during silent reading in class!

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math: Review sheet
Vocabulary: Homework is due tomorrow.
News Team #1: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.
Exploration Booklet:  Finish and edit your writing about your first explorer.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  "Sprint" sheet
Vocabulary: Friday
News Team #1: Friday
***Finish your "I Am" poem frame if you haven't already done so.

I've sent home Scholastic book order forms.  Your child may bring your order to class or you may order online.  My access code is GNZFR. Unfortunately, I was only able to get the 5th grade order form this year.  I will try grab a higher level (Tab) order form later this week.  If I am unsuccessful and you would like to browse other Scholastic order booklets, you can find these on the Scholastic Books website.  You may then order from any booklet you like.  I'll be sending in our first class order in about 2 weeks. Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #6, problems 1, 2, and 4.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Fri.
News Team #1: Prepare for Fri.

I sent home corrected work today which I will do on most Mondays or Tuesdays. If your child is missing any work from the previous week, I will include a yellow half sheet indicating which assignment(s) has not been turned in.  If your child receives one of these, please review it with her or him, sign it and return it to school.  Thanks!


Homework


Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #5, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday's presentation. Remember to complete the News Team worksheet and turn this in at the time of your presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review sheet
Language:  Finish "Nature's Fury" news story planning sheet.  Remember you only need to record notes.  We will organize our notes and write the rough draft of the story tomorrow.
Vocabulary:  Homework is due tomorrow.

***Please remember to turn in your yellow emergency information card by tomorrow!

Homework

Read:30 min.
Math: Homework #3, problems 1 and 2.
Language:  Finish the final page of the "Kinds of Sentences" packet.
Vocabulary:  Homework due on Friday.
*Please remember to turn in papers from the beginning-of-the-year packet including the yellow emergency card.  Thanks!

We had another good day as we began our first full week of school.  It's been fun getting to know everyone!

Thanks to everyone who sent back the beginning of the year packet papers, particularly the yellow emergency cards.

Homework (Please remember that unless otherwise indicated, homework is due the following day.)

Read:  30 minutes
Math: Homework #1, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Vocabulary:  Homework is due on Friday.

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.

Please give me a call, send an email, or just drop by if you have any questions or concerns.  I look forward to meeting you all!

Respectfully,
Mrs. Koue

Homework

Reading:  Read for 30 minutes.
Language:  Finish "Got Goals?"sheet.

Hello and welcome back!

I hope you all enjoyed a happy and fun-filled 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 my 5th grade students to have:

*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
*ruler
*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.

Thank you!
Mrs. Koue

Our trip to the Boardwalk was a blast...from the reports I got, it sounded like all had a great time.  Thanks again to all parents who drove and kept track of our kids while we were there!

As we look to the final day of the school year, I want to wish you all a fun-filled and happy summer with your family and friends.  It's been a pleasure working with you all!

All the best,
Mrs. Koue

Remember to dress for the Boardwalk tomorrow.  Bring a lunch and/or money and wear your sunscreen!  Also, don't forget to bring your season pass if you have one!

Chaperones, please be in class by about 10:10.
We will return to school at 3:30.

 We will be performing our readers theater/play, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, tomorrow morning at 8:30 and again on Thursday morning at 8:30.  Please come to a show if you can!

Our trip to the Boardwalk is this Wednesday.  Please remember that we will leave school at about 10:15 and will return at 3:30.  Your child can bring a lunch or buy food there (or both). 

*I've asked everyone to bring in a grocery bag tomorrow - they have lots to bring home!

**I sent home corrected work today.  These are the final grades of the year!

Homework:  None!  Just bring a bag.

Keep reading!  Only one more day!

We finished watching the Family Life video today.  Your child is bringing home an information booklet that you can look over.  

Homework

Read for AR.
Play participants: Read over your lines!

We began our Family Life program today and will finish up this Thursday.

Homework will be light this week, just the news story presentation tomorrow and reading each night.  Remember that the final day to take an AR test is this Friday.

Thanks to all the parents who offered to drive on our Boardwalk trip next Wed., 6/3.  I will confirm with you all soon.

Homework

Read for AR.
Final News Story: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Homework

Read: 1 hour (!) for AR.
States and Capitals test: Friday
News Story Presentation: Next Wednesday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Science: Inquiry Skills worksheet
States and Capitals test: Friday
Final News Story Presentation: Wed., 5/27

It was wonderful to see so many of you last Thursday at Open House.  I love watching the kids show their work to their families!

We are continuing testing this week - yes, it's taking a long time!  We should wrap most of it up by tomorrow. 

Please remember to turn in the Boardwalk permission slips by this Friday. 

Homework

Read: 30 min. for AR.
Al Capone : Read Chapters 30, 31 and 32.  Answer questions.
States and Capitals test: Friday

I sent home corrected work today - along with a third quarter missing work sheet.  I gave one to all my students, indicating whether they had completed all their work or if they had any missing assignments.  I also included an alert for any low grades. Please review this sheet with your child, sign it, and return it to me.  I really appreciate your attention to this.  Thank you.

I look forward to seeing you all at Open House tomorrow evening!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Al Capone: Read Ch. 26 and 27.  Answer questions.
Vocabulary:  Study for tomorrow's test.
States and Capitals test: Friday, 5/22.

I sent home two important permission slips today: one for the Boardwalk trip and one for our Family Life sessions.  Please send both back as soon as possible. We'll be going to the Boardwalk on Wednesday, June 3.  The cost of a discounted day pass is $23.05 (really!) which is due by Friday, May 22. If your child has a season pass, he or she can use it that day. 

The parent information meeting for Family Life is tomorrow after school.  We are still finalizing dates for the 2 student sessions.

Homework

Read: 30 min. for AR.
Al Capone: Read Ch. 22 and 23.
Vocabulary Quiz: Thursday
States and Capitals Test:  Friday, 5/22. 

We are testing this week and will continue through the beginning of next.  I will be sending home our end-of-the-year boardwalk trip permission slips tomorrow.  That trip is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Al Capone Does My Shirts vocabulary test: Thursday
***U.S. States and Capitals test: Friday, May 22.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Vocabulary:  Homework due tomorrow.
Heritage Report: Due tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #20, problem 1.
Vocabulary:  Homework due on Friday.
Heritage Report: Due on Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Al Capone Does My Shirts: Read Ch. 16.
Math:  Review Sheet
Heritage Report: Due on Friday.  Your conclusion should include the following: a) how you felt about doing the report, b) the most interesting fact(s) you learned, and c) a personal reflection on the importance of learning about your family heritage.

I sent home information and permission slips for the 5th grade Family Life program.  Please take a look and sign.  There will be a parent information meeting soon.  Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember to keep reading for AR.  I will give you your current score tomorrow.
Math:  Sprint Sheet
Social Studies: Study for tomorrow's test.
Heritage Report:  Due this Friday.  Remember to refer your final draft checklist.  We will talk about the conclusion tomorrow.

Remember that Jogging-for-the-Arts is tomorrow.  Our class will be jogging at 12:00.  Also, please remember to sign and return the Healthy Kids permission form.  Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Exit Tickets #10 and 12.
Social Studies:  Finish workbook pages: 101, 102, 103, 106, and 107.
Study for next Tuesday's social studies test.  Use your study guide.
***Heritage Report:  Due Friday, 5/8.

Homework

Read:  30 min. Remember to continue taking AR tests.
Math:  Homework #16, problem 1; Review sheet.
Language:  Finish "Prepositions" packet.
Continue to work on your heritage report.  We will write the conclusion paragraph in class on Friday.
Social Studies test: Next Tuesday. 

***Please remember to turn in your Health Kids permission form.

I sent home corrected work today.  Along with this work, I gave everyone a Healthy Kids Survey permission form.  Please read this and sign if you would like your child to participate.  The fifth grade teachers would like the forms by Friday, so we can plan a time to administer the survey. Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Problem Set # 26, problem 1.
Persuasive Essay:  Look up any other information you may need that will support your reasons.
Heritage Report:  Keep working on this.
Social Studies: Chapter 10 test next Tuesday.

I  sent home a final draft guideline sheet today for the heritage report.  I also gave the kids a checklist that they can use as they finish each part.  The final draft of this report is completed at home and is due on Friday, May 8.


Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework #14, problem 1; Review sheet.
Persuasive Essay:  Facts/Statistics sheet. 
Heritage Report:  Work on the final draft.  Be sure to refer to the final draft instruction sheet.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Memorize Preamble for tomorrow.
Book Report: All the report pages (pictures and writing) are due tomorrow.  Be sure to complete a cover picture which will include the title, author, your name and a neatly drawn and colorful illustration.  I will help you put the book together.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review sheet
Book Report:  Due on Friday.
Preamble: Memorize for Friday.

We are making good progress on the rough draft of the heritage report this week.  Friday will be the last day we work on it in class.  I will send home a final draft information sheet with the rough draft that will explain how the final report should be put together.  The finished report is due Friday, May 8.

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math: Review sheets - 1) Lesson #7 Coordinate Plane Template, pg. 16;  2) Lesson #9 Template, pg. 46;  3) Lesson #11 Template, pg. 74 (m only).
Book Report:  Finish "Rising Action" picture if necessary.  The completed report is due this Friday.
Memorize the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution for this Friday.

Our day in court was a great success! Everyone behaved and performed excellently. Thanks again to all parents who drove and attended.


Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math:  Homework #10, problems 1 and 2.
Language: Persuasive essay topic sheet.
Book Report:  Finish the drawings for the first two pages if necessary.  The completed report is due this Friday.
Social Studies: Memorize the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution for this Friday.

 We leave for court at 11:15 tomorrow.  Thank you in advance to my parent drivers. 

Homework: 

Read: 30min.
Math: Homework #8, problems 1 and 2.
Vocabulary: Study.
Severe Weather Booklet:  Bring in all final draft pages tomorrow.  The required sections are included below.
***Mock trial players:  Go over your lines one more time.  You all did great today!


Order of sections for the severe weather booklet:

Cover
Title Page
Table of Contents
Definition of the severe weather type
How and why this weather forms
Effects of this weather
Preparation/Precautions
Glossary of at least 4 words
Diagram (this may be placed anywhere in your booklet.)

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #7, problems 1, 2, and 3 (a-c only).
Severe Weather Booklet:  Finish the glossary (at least 4 words) and the title page (title of booklet, your name, date, and an illustration).
Vocabulary: Fri.

We got off to a good start with the heritage reports today.  We will continue to work on the rough draft in class this week and next.  The final draft will be completed at home and is due Friday, May 8.

Our departure time for Friday's trip has changed a bit.  We don't have to leave until 11:15 with the plan to arrive at the courthouse at about 11:45.  I will contact all parents who have offered to drive this afternoon.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #6, problems 1 and 2.
Science: Survival Guide - finish final drafts of "Effects" and "Precautions" sections.
Vocabulary: Study definitions.
*Bring notes for the heritage report.

I hope you all enjoyed the break.  It was nice to relax a bit before this very busy home stretch!

Our field trip to the Watsonville Courthouse is this Friday, so please send in your child's permission slip if you haven't already done so.  Robert Wall, the lawyer who is facilitating our court experience, will be speaking to the class tomorrow morning.  I will finalize all the last minute details with him then and will relay this information to you tomorrow afternoon.  I have many drivers and am happy that you all can come. 

Homework

Read: 30 min,
Math: Homework #5, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Crispin Vocabulary: Study the 15 review words for Friday's test.
Science: "Severe Weather Survival Guide"- Finish the final drafts of the definition of your severe weather and how it forms sections. I will assign the final drafts of each section each night this week. The final completed booklet is due on Friday.

Order of sections for the booklet:

Cover
Title Page
Table of Contents
Definition of the severe weather type
How and why this weather forms
Effects of this weather
Preparation/Precautions
Glossary of at least 4 words
Diagram (this may be placed anywhere in your booklet.)

*We will assemble our booklets in class on Friday.

Homework

Read:  30 min.  ***Remember to keep reading over the Spring Break!
Science:  Study for tomorrow's test.
Survival Story:  Finish final draft by tomorrow.  Remember to bring your rough draft to class as well.
Vocabulary: Homework due tomorrow.

Keep collecting information for your heritage report over the break.  We will begin writing the rough draft of the report on Monday, 3/13.

Have a wonderful Spring holiday!!!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #2, problems 2 & 3.
Survival Story: Final draft due on Thursday.
Science test: Study for Thursday's test.
Vocabulary: Thursday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework 5-6 #1, problems 1 and 2.
Science: Study for Thursday's test.  Use your study guide.
Crispin vocabulary: Homework due on Thursday.
*Heritage Report:  Continue to gather information.  Remember that we will begin writing rough drafts of the report on Monday, April 13.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review
Crispin vocabulary: Homework due tomorrow.
News Team #4: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Worksheet
Science:  Write the definitions for the vocabulary words found on the study guide sheet.
Book Report:  Finish and correct the "Climax and Resolution" section.
News Team and Crispin Vocabulary: Friday

I sent home the permission slips for our Elementary Law field trip today.  This trip is scheduled for Friday, April 17.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Exit Tickets 12 and 13.
Book Report: Finish the rough draft of the "Rising Action" section and carefully edit.
Vocabulary and News Team #4: Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Please remember to bring your book report book to class.  We will finish writing the rough drafts of the report this week.
Math:  Homework #13, problems 1 (a & d) and 2.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.
News Team #4: Prepare for Friday's presentation.
Heritage Report:  Keep gathering information.

I must say, I felt pretty spoiled today!  Thank you all, students and parents, for making my birthday so special!

Report cards will go home tomorrow.  I will include your child's final progress report from the second trimester with his/her report card.  The progress report shows your child's overall grade (including effort) in each subject on a scale of 1 to 5.  The report card shows progress in Common Core standards on a scale of 1 to 4.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review Sheet
News Team #3: Prepare for tomorrow.

I sent home the "All-In for Rio" raffle tickets today.  Please take a look.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember to finish your book report book by next Monday if you haven't already finished reading it.  Keep bringing the book to class.
Math: Homework #12, problems 1 (a & b), 2 and 3.
Book Report:  Finish the rough draft of the conflict paragraph and carefully edit it.
Social Studies: Study for tomorrow's test.
News Team #3: Friday.

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember to keep bringing your book report book to class.
Math:  Homework #7, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Book Report:  Finish the rough draft of the "Character and Setting" paragraph. Be sure to edit your writing carefully.
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test.
News Team #3: Friday.
* Gather information for your heritage report.  Don't wait until the last minute!

We composed some good interview questions for the heritage report today in class.  I've told everyone to gather information over the next few weeks and be ready to start writing on Monday, April 13.

I also talked about the third trimester book report today.  I will hand out guidelines and actually begin the report tomorrow.  Most of this report will be completed in class.

I just received confirmation on the date for our Elementary Law field trip. It is scheduled for Friday, April 17.  It's a wonderful experience for the kids, and I hope all parents who would like to join us do!

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Be sure to bring your book report book to class tomorrow.
Math:  Homework #6, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Social Studies:  Study for Thursday's test.  Use your study guide and note sheets.
News Team #3: Prepare for Friday's presentation.
*Heritage Report:  Begin gathering information!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Language: Finish the rough draft of your survival story; finish the DLR sheet.
Vocabulary: Homework due tomorrow.
News Team #2: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

 I sent home the guidelines for the heritage report today. For this report the students trace their family histories through written sources and interviews with family members, collecting information which they will use in their reports. We've already begun discussing the report and the kids are excited to learn about "where they come from."  Tomorrow we will compose general interview questions they can ask relatives they contact.  I would like them to do the research over the next few weeks and have all of their information ready for the report by Monday, April 13, right after our spring break. Thanks.
*I've included a copy of the guidelines below.


Homework


Read:  30 min.
Math:  Homework #4, problems 1, 2, 3 and 4.
My Brother Sam: Finish reading Chapter 11 (XI).  Begin on pg. 152.
Map test: Study for tomorrow.
News Team #2 and vocabulary homework: Friday.

Heritage Report

Purpose of the report:

1.  You will learn more about your ancestors, gaining a greater understanding of where they originally came from and when and why they immigrated to the United States.

2.  You will learn about their experiences in this country, and as you become familiar with your family’s history, you will also learn about American history.

Task:

You will interview as many members of your family as you can.  Include grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, uncles, great aunts and uncles, cousins and other people who know your family history.

Learn:

1.  Where your ancestors originally came from

2.  What their lives were like when they lived there

2.  When they came to America

3.  Why they moved to America

4.  Why they moved across the U.S. (if they did) and what places they traveled to

5.  How they moved - modes of transportation

Find Out:

1.  What kinds of jobs they had

            -Were any of your family members famous politicians, scientists, athletes,

            inventors, explorers, educators,  outlaws, or movie stars?

2.  What interesting things your ancestors did

3.  How your family came to be

Gather Information

Write letters, send e-mails, make phone calls to your relatives who live far away.  Have a list of interview questions ready to go (we will compose these together in class).  Interview relatives who live nearby.  If any of your family members have written a timeline or a book, you may use it.

Please have your information ready by Monday, April 13.  We will begin the rough draft of the report then.

I've attached a link to a math "homework helper" that I was just made aware of.  This site offers short videos explaining each math lesson in the entire program.  I hope this might be of use.

 http://homeworkhelp5.com/main/

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #3, problems 1 and 2.
My Brother Sam is Dead: Answer Chapter 9 and 10 questions. 
Middle States Map test: Thursday
Vocabulary and News Team #2: Friday 

Here we are beginning the third and final trimester of 5th grade!  I encourage you all to keep up your good work and strong study habits and to consistently turn in your homework.  Let's stay focused to the end!

Report cards will not go home this Friday as originally planned.  There have been a few glitches in the online program and teachers have been given an extension to complete them.  At this point they are scheduled to go home on the 20th.

Graded work went home today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #1 (module 5) problems 1, 5 and 6.
Middle States Test: Thursday
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min. Remember I will be handing out guidelines for our next book report soon.
Math: Review sheet
News Team #1 and make-ups: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Homework

Read:  My Brother Sam is Dead, Chapter 7 (pg. 85).  Answer the 3 questions on the half sheet.
Math:  Homework #31, problems 4 and 5.
Science:  Finish your water conservation poster if necessary.
News Team #1 (and students who still need to make up the presentation they missed): Friday

Homework will be light tonight so that students who want to finish a book may have time to do so.  Tomorrow is the last day to take an AR test for the second trimester.

Read
Math:  Homework #31, problems 1 and 2.

Homework

Read:  30 min.  Remember that the last day to take AR tests for this trimester is Wednesday. 
Math:  Homework #30, problem 1 (a-j)
Science: Study for tomorrow's test.
News Team #1:  Prepare for Friday.

*Everyone should be reading a chapter book for our next book report.  I will be handing out guidelines in two weeks.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework #29, problems 1 (a-e) and 2 (a-c)
Survival Story: Topic sheet
Vocabulary: Finish homework.
*Science Test: Tuesday, 3/3.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework # 21, problems 1 and  2.
Finish Middle States map.
My Brother Sam is Dead: Answer Chapter 3 questions.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Sprint sheet
My Brother Sam is Dead: Read Chapter 2.
Language: Finish "Appositive" packet.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #27, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.
*Science test: Tuesday, March 3.

Homework

Read :30 min.
Math: Homework #26, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Language: Finish "Direct Quotations" packet.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math:  Homework #25, problem 1.
Finish your colonial newspaper if necessary.
Plan your propaganda "ad."  This is a rough draft only - you can make changes and/or add more to the final draft you will do in class.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #18, problems 1 and 2.
John Adams: Write a short review of the film.  Be sure to follow the guidelines I gave you.
Colonial Newspaper:  Due on Thursday.

Our Friendship Breakfast takes place tomorrow morning from about 8-9.  If your child would like to bring in Valentine cards for the class, we will also have a time to pass them out.  I've added a list of Room 14 students at the end of this post.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math:  "Sprint" sheet - do the first column on both sides.
"How-To" Booklet:  Finish your final drafts of the Introduction, Materials, Steps, and Conclusion sections.


Class List:
Gavin, Nate, Seamus, Sadie, Shelby, Dominic, Annie, Tobey, Giselle, Amelia, Isaiah, Samantha, Nathan, Jack K., Mackenna, Eun Woo, Andrew, J. J., Zoe, Kylie, Lexie, Vito, Dax, Haley, Jade,
Jack S., and Seth.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math: Review Sheet.

The 5th grade Friendship Breakfast is scheduled for this Thursday morning.  Thank you all for contributing to this event.

Our Pennies for Patients drive, which is a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, is on now.  Your child has brought home a box to collect change (dollars and checks work too!). The drive will continue through the month of February.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math: Homework #15, problems 1 & 2.
Social Studies:  Finish and edit your editorial piece.
Book Talk:  Due tomorrow.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math:  Homework #14, problems 1 and 2.
Social Studies: Study for tomorrow's test.
News Team #4: Prepare for tomorrow.
Book Talk: due next Tuesday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #13, problems 1 and 2.
Social Studies: Study for Friday's test.
News Team # 4:  Prepare for Friday's presentation.
Book Talk: Tuesday.

I sent home second trimester progress reports today along with corrected work.  As there is still another month left to this grading period, there will be several more grades added into the mix (particularly in science) before the next report card.  I also included the number of AR points your child has at this point.  After reviewing this report, please sign the accompanying half sheet and send it back to me.  Thank you.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework #10, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Social Studies:  Complete second news story and edit it carefully; study for Friday's test.
News Team #4:  Friday
*Book Talk: Tuesday, 2/10.

We had a great day up at the UCSC Life Lab where we enjoyed learning about nutrition, exploring the farm, and eating the delicious soup that we made together.  Many thanks to all parents who drove and chaperoned. 

I will be sending home progress reports tomorrow.  This trimester ends on March 4.

Homework

Read:  30 min.  Book Talk activity is due on Tues., 2/10.
"Paul Revere's Ride":  Be prepared to recite the first two stanzas tomorrow.
Social Studies:  Using your notes, write your first news story for your colonial newspaper.  You may write this in your writing journal, making sure to edit your writing carefully.  Also, use the guidelines and the sample news story I gave you for help.
* Social Studies test:  Study your notes for Friday's test.
News Team #4: Prepare for Friday.
**No math homework tonight!

Please remember to bring a bag lunch tomorrow for our day at the Life Lab.  We will leave school at approximately 10:15 and will return by 1:30.  Thanks again to all my parent drivers.  See you all tomorrow!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework #9, problems 1 and 2.
Vocabulary:  Study for tomorrow's test.
News Teams 2 and 3: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

*"Paul Revere's Ride":  Memorize the first two stanzas for next Tuesday.
**Book Talk:  Tuesday, 2/10.

I handed out Scholastic Books order forms today.  If you would like to order online, my classroom code is GNZFR.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math:  Homework #8, problems 1 and 2 (do a-g, but only do the left-hand column using only one strategy).
Vocabulary:  Study for Friday's test.
News Teams 2 and 4: Friday.
*Memorize the first two stanzas of "Paul Revere's Ride": Next Tuesday.
**Book Talk:  due Tuesday, 2/10.

I sent home a photo release form for our Life Lab field trip today.  An intern for the program wants to take pictures of students participating in the activities and use them on the Life Lab website.  I told her I would give my parents the form but could not guarantee that I would get enough - if any - signatures.  Thanks for taking a look at this.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  The "Book Talk" assignment is due on Tuesday, 2/10.
Math:  Homework #6, problems #1, 2, 3, and 4.
The Fighting Ground vocabulary test:  This Friday.
News Teams #2 and #3: This Friday.
"Paul Revere's Ride": Memorize the first two stanzas (or more for the brave of heart!) by Tuesday, 2/3.
 

I sent home a few important things today: the yearbook order form, the class picture, and corrected work, including the national park reports.  They were well written and enjoyable to read!

This Friday is our trip to the UCSC Life Lab.  If you haven't already sent in your child's permission slip and money, please do so soon.  Thanks.  I will be contacting parent drivers today.  We have several which is great.  I think we'll be able to double up and drive together.

Homework

Read:  30 min.  I will go over the "Book Talk" report and hand out the guidelines tomorrow.
Math:  Homework #5, problems 1, 2, & 3.
Vocabulary: Write the definitions of the 6 words and bring to class tomorrow.
News Teams #2 and #3: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #3, problems 1 and 2.
Language:  Finish "Adverb" packet.
Write a list of the materials you will need for your "How-To" booklet.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #2, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Southeast map test:  Study for tomorrow.
Choose a "How-To" topic.  We will begin the writing activity tomorrow.
Vocabulary: Friday

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math:  Homework #1 - all.
Geography:  Southeast States and Capitals test on Thursday.
Vocabulary:  Homework due on Friday.
Language:  Think about a "How-To" topic for our next writing task.  Come to class with at least 2 possibilities.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review
Vocabulary: Finish homework.
News Team #1: Prepare for tomorrow.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math:  Homework #14, problems 1 (a & b), 2 (g & h), and 3.  Also, do the review sheet.
Language: Finish Adjective packet if necessary.
Vocabulary and News Team #1: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: homework #13, problem 3 (i, j, k, and l)
Social Studies:  Finish map and do pg. 70 in Homework Book.
Vocabulary: due on Fri.
News Team #1: Prep for Fri.

Hello and welcome back! It was great to see everyone today. We had fun sharing our "break" experiences and talking about what we will be doing in class over the next few months.  One event that is coming soon is our field trip to the UCSC Life lab on Friday, January 30.  I sent home permission slips today, and if you can drive, please let me know.  The cost for this trip, which helps support the program, is $5.00 per student.  Thanks!

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Social Studies:  Finish pages 66 and 67 in the homework book.
Vocabulary:  Homework due on Friday.
News Team #1:  Prepare for Friday's presentation.