We talked today about having an end-of-the-trimester celebration this Friday.  We are still fine tuning what activities we will do, but we have decided to have a lunch together in class.  We decided on pizza and ice cream.  I will look into the best place from which to order pizza - any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!  I think $5 per student should cover, pizza, drinks and ice cream (with toppings!).  I will have more definite information tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #25, problem 3, and Homework #26, problems 1 and 2.
Science: Study for Thursday's quiz.
***If you have not yet turned in the final draft of your persuasive essay, please do so by tomorrow!

Homework

Read: 30 min. The final day to take an AR test is next Wednesday.
Math:  Homework #25, problems 1 and 2.
Spelling: Study for test.
News Team #4: Prepare for tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Sprint, side B and the review half sheet.
Colonial Newspaper: Finish all your writing.  I will give you time in class tomorrow to add your final touches.
Spelling and News Team#4: Friday

I sent home yearbook order forms today.  I also sent home corrected work.

We had our math festival today.  The kids had a great time enjoying a hands-on math experience!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Sprint Sheet, side A
Language: Finish the final draft of the persuasive essay.
Colonial Newspaper: due on Thursday.
Spelling and News Team #4: Friday. 

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #24, problem 1.
Language: Finish "Adverbs" packet.
Social Studies:  Colonial Newspaper due on Thursday.
Spelling: Homework and test on Friday.
News Team #4: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Social Studies: Write and edit the rough draft of your editorial.  Use your notes from class.
Spelling: Study for test.
News Team #3: Prepare for tomorrow.

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework # 21, problem #2.
Social Studies: Study for tomorrow's test.
Spelling and News Team #3: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #18, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test.
Spelling: For each word you missed on the pretest, write it 5 times and use it in a good sentence.  Study for Friday's test.
News Team #3: Prepare for Friday.

I sent home a class list today (at the last minute!).  We will have time after the Valentine's breakfast to share valentines in class. 

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #17, problems 2 and 3.
Social Studies: Begin studying for next Thursday's test.
News Team #2: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #16, problem 1.
Social Studies:  Write and edit your second news story.
News Team #2: Friday.

Please remember to send in $5 for this Friday's Valentine's Day Breakfast.  Thanks to everyone who has already done so!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #15, problems 2 (a-d) and 4.
Social Studies: Write and correct the rough draft of your first colonial news story.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #14, problems 1 and 2. Half sheet review.
Language: Finish the rough draft of your persuasive essay if necessary.
Vocabulary: Study for tomorrow's test.
News Team #1: Prepare for tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review Sheet
Vocabulary: Test on Friday.
News Team #1: Friday.

I sent home your child's second trimester progress report today.  Please sign the half sheet and return it to me this week. This trimester ends on March 2, so there is still about a month's worth of grades to add before report cards come out.  Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #13, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Social Studies: Finish answering the question about the First Continental Congress.
Vocabulary test: Friday.
News Team #1: Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report: Book Talk due tomorrow.
Math: Homework #11, problem 1.
The Fighting Ground: Vocabulary test on Friday.
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday.