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.