November 30, 2009

Homework

• Math: Worksheets "To the Head of the Line" and "The Race is On!"
• Spelling: Finish Cursive Worksheet
• Social Studies: Study for Inuit & Kwakiutl Test on Thursday

Reminders

• Get Graphing Test signed and return.
• Read class newsletter with family.
• Bookorders due Wednesday.

November 24, 2009

Homework

Reading: Book Report due Monday!

1. One-page summary of the novel.


2. Be prepared to take Accelerated Reader test.

Reminders

• No School November 25-27


• Sign and return play permission slip


• Read The Star Report with family

November 23, 2009

Homework

Reading: read novel on students' grade level by November 30th

1. Write a one=page summary of the book
2. Pass the Accelerated Reader test.

Math

1. Complete Graphing Review packet
2. Study for graphing test tomorrow

Reseacrch Skills: Finish Practice Book p. 89-90

Science: Finish Earthquake worksheets

November 20, 2009

We had a very good day! I was proud that the kids tried harder and worked together well. We got a lot accomplished.

Homework

Reading: Work on book report due November 30th

1. Write a one-page summary
2. Pass Accelerated Reader test

Math: Study for Graphing Test on Tuesday

November 19, 2009

Before I post the homework, I want to preface it with some thoughts. The kids were very talkative today and quite disruptive. I had to spend a lot of time redirecting their attention and making them focus on their work. Because of this, they have quite a bit of homework. I talked with the class about the consequences of the talking and how the additional homework might make them reflect on how hard they work in class.

Prior to today, the kids have been super. I was just bragging on them last night and how well-behaved they have been. I guess I shouldn't of counted my chickens before they hatch. I hope they'll be better tomorrow.

Homework

Reading: Practive Book p. 19-20 on Dictionary and Glossary Skills

Math: Finish worksheet "It's in the Stars" and "Shipshape"

Spelling: Spelling Workbook p. 36

Science: Worksheet "Picturing Pangaea" and "Tectonic Plates"

November 18, 2009

Homework
Reading: Work on book report due November 30th

1. Write a onepage summary of the book
2. Take Accelerated Reader test

Math: Worksheets "Plotting Against Villains" and "Movie Madness"
Science: Finish worksheets "Getting Carried Away" and "Weathering and Erosion Words"

November 17, 2009

Homework

Reading: Work on book report due November 30th

1. Write a one-page summary of the book
2. Pass the AR test

Spelling: Spelling Workbook p. 34

Math: Circle Graph Worksheets "Unmasking Circle Graphs" and "Eggs-ceptional Circle Graphs"

Science: Lesson Review p. 10 #1-14

*Math Extra Credit- Use the Kids Zone website to create a pie chart for the data survey questions we did in class. The website is http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx

Tidbits from our Day...

Today in Science, we did a fun activity called "Blowing in the Wind." We have been studying the different types of erosion. Our focus today was wind erosion. To help prove that heavier items fall first when deposition occurs, we conducted this experiment. Here are two pictures that show some of the class participating in the science experiment.

Group #1- Madison, Christian, & Cody

Group #2- Caleb, Alyssa, & Austin

November 16, 2009

My favorite part of the Veterans Day program was the boys reactment of the Iwo Jima statue while the school sang "It's an Honor to Serve." This is Jeffery, Jared, and Caleb in full miliary garb.

Homework
Reading: Book Report due November 30th

1. Write a one page summar of the novel.
2. Take and pass the AR test

Spelling: Finish Cursive Worksheet "Short Vowels a, i, o, u"

November 12, 2009

Homework

Reading: Read novel for book report due November 30th

1. Write a one page summary of book


2. Take the Accelerated Reader test

Math: Worksheets "The House of Rock" and "It's Party Time"

Thursday, November 12th from 3:00-7:00

Friday, November 13th from 8:00-12:00

November 11, 2009

Thank you to all who came and participated in our program. The children did a great job on their speeches and the music was beautiful.

Homework

• Reading: Practice Dramatic Reading due tomorrow

Reminders

• Thursday, November 12th- 1:00 Dismissal
• Friday, November 13th- No School
• Parent & Teacher Conferences are Thursday and Friday evening.

November 10, 2009

Homework

Reading:

1. Practice Dramatic Reading due Thursday, November 12th.
2. Read novel for Book Report due Monday, November 30th.

Math: Worksheets "Grade A Graphs" and "That's the Ticket"

*Students are allowed to use the calculator on graphing activities.

During our science lesson we did a really fun activity on beach erosion. We have been studying how moving water causes erosion. One common type of water erosion is waves. They can move sand from one place to another, destroy rocks and buildings, and sometimes even put the material in other places. We did an experiment using sand, water, and small beach houses. The students created a beach house and put it along the coast. Then they made some waves happen. Guess what... it destroyed their houses!

November 9, 2009

Homework

Reading

1. Practice Dramatic Reading due Thursday, November 12th.
2. Read novel for Book Report due Monday, November 30th.

Math: Finish Double Bar Graph Worksheets

*Get report card envelope signed and return to school.

Sent Home Today

• The Star Report
• Preschool & kindergarten student information
• Cheerleading flyer
• Sports cup fundraiser

November 6, 2009

We spent a lot of the day writing letters to participate in "The Great Mail Race." We reviewed the steps for writing a friendly letter. Then we composed letters that described our school. These letters were sent with a questionnaire to 50 other schools in each state. Each child chose a state and addressed an envelope to a city and state. We hope to get lots of letters back to post in our school. Let the races begin...

Homework

Reading:

1. Practice Dramatic Reading due Thursday, November 12th
2. Read novel for book report due Monday, Novemeber 30th

Math: workshheets "Sugar Stack-Up" and "Endangered Animals"

November 5, 2009

Homework

Reading:

1. Practice Dramatic Reading due Thursday, November 12th (notice change of date)
2. Read for Book Report due Monday, November 30th

Math: Worksheet "Friday's Top Five"

Spelling:

1. Spelling Workbook page 32
2. Study for test tomorrow

November 4, 2009

Homework
Reading:

1. Practice Dramatic Reading due Tuesday, November 10th
2. Read novel for Book Report due Monday, November 30th

Math: Worksheets on Collecting and Organizing Data

1. What's in a Name
2. Camp Flash Forward

*Remember to practice you multiplication facts.

November 3, 2009

Homework

Reading:

1. Practice Dramatic Reading due Tuesday, November 10th
2. Read for book report due November 25th

Math: Finish Mean, Median, Mode, and Range packet

Spelling: Spelling Workbook page 30

November 2, 2009

Homework

• Reading: Practice Dramatic Reading due November 10th.
• Math: Worksheet "Crazy for Cookies" (Students may use a calculator)
• Language: Grammar Workbook p. 27-28
• Spelling: Finish Cursive Worksheet "Compound Words 1"

Reminders

• Election Day is tomorrow! VOTE!
• Send in items for Bake Sale.
• Bring $0.25 to purchase treat at bake sale.