Wednesday, December 14, 2011

December 14, 2011

Homework

Reading: Finish Weekly Reader #5

Science:
     1. Worksheets "Shifty Words" and "A Series of Events"
     2. Study & prepare for Earth's Patterns, Cycles, and Changes test tomorrow

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

December 13, 2011

Homework

Writing: Finish Essay #651

Math:
     1. Finish "Snacking on Statistics"
     2. Study for Mean, Median, Mode, and Range Quiz tomorrow

Science: Study for Earth's Patterns, Cycles, and Changes test on Thursday

Monday, December 12, 2011

December 12, 2011

Homework

Reading: Finish Weekly Reader Issue #4

Reminders

PTO Christmas Program TONIGHT at 6:00!

No School December 19-30

Thursday, December 8, 2011

December 8, 2011

Homework

Spelling: Finish Grammar Workbook p. 38-39
     Skill- plurals

Science: Lesson 5-7 Review #1-18
     Skill- plate tectonics, rocks, and fossils

Reminders
  • Tomorrow is our class Christmas Party.  Please sent in food/drinks and gift.
  • Santa Pictures tomorrow morning!
  • Monday, December 12th 4-H Lesson
  • Monday, December 12th at 6:00 Christmas PTO Program
  • Thursday, December 15th Earth, Patterns, Cycles, and Changes Test
  • December 19-30 Winter Break

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

December 6, 2011

No Homework!

Reminders:
  • Get Midterm Report signed and return to school.
  • Get Geometry Test signed and return to school.
  • Fill out form about PTO Christmas Program.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

November 3, 2011

Homework

Spelling/Vocabulary:
     1. Complete Fill-In the Blank
     2. Study for test tomorrow

Math: Worksheet "And the Score Is..."
     skill- drawing angles

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

November 1, 2011

Homework

Math: worksheet "What's Buzzing?" and "Acrobatic Angels"
    skill- classifying angles

Friday, October 28, 2011

October 28, 2011

The kids did an AMAZING job on thier biography book reports today.  The costumes were adorable.  The hand-drawn pictures were well done.  Most importanty, the monologues given were well planned, thoughtout carefull, and delivered with much gusto.  Great job!

Homework

Reading: Get Book Report Grade Sheet signed

*Lots of handouts went home today from the office.  There were things like lunch menus, book fair fliers, and student ID cards.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

October 27, 2011

Homework

Reading: BIOGRAPHY BOOK REPORT DUE TOMORROW
Students need to have the following:
  • Paper with notes from reading
  • One-page rough draft
  • Final version written on notecards
  • Costume or drawing of person
*Please sign and return the Parent and Teacher Conference Letter

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

October 26, 2011

Homework
Reading: Work on Biography Book Report Due Friday, October 28th

Math:
     1. Complete "First Nine Weeks Review"
     2. Study & prepare for Math Nine Weeks Test

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

October 25, 2011

Homework

Reading: Work on Biography Book Report due Friday, October 28th

Math: Finish "Seeing Double"

Social Studies: Study for Nine Weeks Test TOMORROW (use notebook)

Monday, October 24, 2011

October 24, 2011

Homework

Reading: Work on Biography Book Report due Friday, October 28th

Math: Finish "A Winning Team"

Science: Study for Nine Weeks Test tomorrow

Social Studies: Get test & noted signed

Thursday, October 20, 2011

October 20, 2011

Homework

Reading: Work on Biography Book Report due October 28th

Spelling: Finish "Perfect Pairs"

Social Studies: study for Regions & Rivers Test tomorrow

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

October 19, 2011

Homework
Reading: work on Biography Book Report due October 28th
Social Studies: study for Regions & Rivers Test on Friday

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

October 18, 2011

Homework
Reading: Work on biography book report due October 28th
Math: Worksheet "Division Review"
*Division Test tomorrow!

Monday, October 17, 2011

October 17, 2011

Homework
*PRACTICE DRAMATIC READING DUE TOMORROW!
*WEAR MAROON SNOWVILLE T-SHIRT FOR FIELD TRIP TOMORROW!

Vocabulary: Get Regions and Rivers test signed

Math: Worksheet "Divide and Conquer"

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

October 12, 2011

Homework

Reading:
     1. Practice Dramatic Reading due October 18th
     2. Work on biography book report due October 28th

Math: Worksheet "Put on the Spin"
     skill- division

Reminders
    • Tomorrow is PICTURE DAY!
    • 5th grade parents are invited to join us for lunch tomorrow in honor of National School Lunch Week.
    • The 5th grade hike is scheduled for Friday.  Please remember to bring a poncho and water bottle.  I would recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and clothing that you don't mind if it gets muddy.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

October 11, 2011

Homework

Spelling/Vocabulary: Complete cursive worksheet

Math: Homework Workbook R3-2 & P3-3

Science: Study for Plant Test tomorrow

*Read Class Newsletter with family.
*Scholastic Book Orders due October 14th

Monday, October 10, 2011

October 10, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheet "Test Your Strength"
     Skill- divisibility rules

*Get Multiplication Test signed and return
*Practice Dramatic Reading due Ocober 18th
*Read Biography for Book Report due October 28th

Friday, October 7, 2011

October 7, 2011

Homework

Writing: Bring 3 items that represent you for bag

Reading:
     1. Practice Dramatic Reading due October 18th
     2. Read biography for Book Report due October 28th

Thursday, October 6, 2011

October 6, 2011

Homework

Spelling/Vocabulary:
     1. Complete Fill-In the Blank
     2. Study for test tomorrow

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

October 5, 2011

Homework

Spelling/Vocabulary: play Plant Vocabulary Memory Game with family

Math: Homework Workbook R2-11 & P2-11

AG Day Reminders:
  • Bring a lunch and drink
  • Wear maroon Snowville T-shirt
  • Bring a jacket, hat, and gloves

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

October 4, 2011

Homework

Vocabulary: Trace words 10-18 on Cursive Worksheet

Science: Worksheets "Birds-Eye View" and "Playing Part"

*Many students still need to return their Science Circus permission slip and money.

Monday, October 3, 2011

October 3, 2011

Homework

Vocabulary: Trace words #1-9 on cursive worksheet
     skill- practicing cursive and spelling of vocabulary

Writing: Finish "How-To" paragraph
     skill- writing paragraphs in the proper format

Math: Worksheet "What's the Point?"
     skill- multiplying decimals

Sent Home Today
There was A LOT of stuff sent home today.  Please check your child's Take Home Folder for the following items:
  • Smokey Mountain Fundraiser ($ goes towards field trip)
  • Class Newsletter
  • Super Scientific Circus permission slip
  • Picture Day order form
  • National Lunch Week invitation

Thursday, September 29, 2011

September 29, 2011

Homework

Reading: Finish "Pen Pals " and "Cuttlefish and Squid"
     Skill- comparing and contrasting

 Math: worksheet "What Happened?"
     Skill- 2-digit multiplication

Reminders
  • Friday, September 30- No School
  • Thursday, October 6- AG Day Field Trip
  • Tuesday, October 11- Dress Like a Farmer Day to celebrate School Lunch Nutrition Week
  • Thursday, October 13- 5th Grade Parents Invited to Lunch
  • Friday, October 14- Hike Field Trip

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

September 28, 2011

Homework

Spelling: Contractions Cursive Tracing Sheet

Math: Worksheet "Take a Bow"
     Skill- multiplying by 1-digit

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

September 27, 2011

Homework

Spelling: Spelling Workbook p. 50
     Skill- contractions

Math: Worksheets "Rockin' Ticket Sales" and "Tournament Time"
     Skill- estimating products

*Get midterm report signed and return to school!

Monday, September 26, 2011

September 26, 2011

Homework

Spelling: write words 3 times in notebooks
     Skill- contractions

Writing: finish writing informative paragraph
     Skill- paragraph writing

Sent Home Today
  • Class Newsletter
  • AG Day permission slip
  • Addition & Subtraction Test to get signed and return

Friday, September 23, 2011

September 23, 2011

Homework

Spelling/Vocabulary: Get spelling test signed and return

Science: Get Five Kingdoms test signed and return

*Little Caesar Pick-up is Monday from 1:00-4:00

Thursday, September 22, 2011

September 22, 2011

Homework

Vocabulary: Complete Fill-in the Blank and study for test tomorrow

Math: Worksheets Tone-Deaf Fans & How Do We Sound
     skill- solving addition and subtraction word problems

Science: Five Kingdoms Test tomorrow! STUDY!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

September 21, 2011

Homework
Vocabulary: Complete Word Search
Math: Page 47 #1-17
     Skill- adding and subtracting
Science: Study for 5 Kingdoms Test on Friday

Reminders
  • Little Caesar Pizza Kits need to be picked up on Monday between 1:00 and 4:00.  They cannot be sent home with students.
  • Hike Permission slips & Safety Patrol applications are due ASAP!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

September 20, 2011

Homework

Math: Homework Workbook R1-13 & P1-13
     Skill- subtracting decimals

Papers/Forms Sent Home Today
  1. Hike permission slip
  2. Safety Patrol application
  3. Little Caesar's pick-up information
  4. Flyer about program for parents on Saturday

Monday, September 19, 2011

September 19, 2011

Homework

Math: Homework Workbook R1-12 and P 1-12 (p. 12 both sides)
     skill- adding decimals

Reminders
  • Monday, September 26- 1:00 Dismissal
  • Tuesday, September 27- Midterms
  • Friday, September 30- No School
  • Thursday, October 6- Ag Day Field Trip
  • Friday, October 14- 5th Grade Hike Field Trip
  • Tuesday, October 18th- Science Circue Field Trip

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

September 13, 2011


The students had their first 4-H lesson today.  They nominated, voted, and elected officers to serve this school year.  The following students will serve as 4-H officers.
  • President- Jairus Miller
  • Vice President- Mallory Duncan
  • Secretary- Julian Riggs
  • Reporter- Alyson Quesenberry
  • Recreation Leaders- Jackson Bradbury & Sierra Tawney
Homework

Language: Finish "Just the Ticket"
     Skill: correcting run-on sentences

Social Studies: Finish "The Physical World" and "World Map"
     Skill: labeling continents and oceans

Friday, September 9, 2011

September 9, 2011

Snowville Fall Festival
Saturday, September 10th
10:00-2:00

Please come and have a good time with your family.

Homework

Science: Get Cell Test signed and return to school

Math: Get Place Value Test signed and return to school

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

September 7, 2011

Happy Birthday Elijah! Thanks for sharing your delicious cupcake with us.  We hope you have a special day!

Homework


Vocabulary: Write each word three times in cursive


Math: Finish "Take a Break"


Science:
     1. Finish worksheets "Drumming Up Differences" and "The Assembly Line"
     2. Study for Cell Test tomorrow


*Many students finished all or most of these assignments at school.  They were allowed to work on them this afternoon in any order they wished, so they may have one to complete.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

September 6, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheet "Around the Court" and "Off to School"
     skill- rounding whole numbers

Science: study for Cell Test on Thursday

Friday, September 2, 2011

September 2, 2011

Homework
Vocabulary: Get Cell Quiz signed and return to school
Math: Worksheet "Who's on First?" and "Ellie's Expedition"
     skill- comparing and ordering decimals

Sent Home Today
Your child's take home folder is packed full of things today.  Some of the items sent home include:
  • Little Caesar's Fundraiser information
  • Classroom Newsletter
  • Scholastic Arrow and Click orders
  • Lunch menu
  • Fall Festival flier

Thursday, September 1, 2011

September 1, 2011

Homework
Vocabulary: complete Cell Fill-in the Blank
     *Study for spelling and multiple choice test tomorrow
Math: worksheets "East as 1,2,3" and "Follow the Footprints"
     Skill: writing decimals

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

August 31, 2011

Today is Jevon's special day.  He turns 10! Thanks for sharing your delicious cupcakes with us.  We are so glad you're a part of our class.









Homework
Vocabulary: Cell Crossword Puzzle
     *Start studying for quiz on Friday!
Social Studies: Worksheet "State of Confusion"
     Skill: using latitude and longitude

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

August 30, 2011

Homework
Language: Grammar Workbook p. 3-4
     skill: writing complete sentences
Math: worksheet "Sparkling Clean" and "The Darling Dryer"
     skill: comparing and ordering whole numbers

*Some students still need to pay the $8.50 fee for the assignment book, take home folder, and Weekly Reader.

Monday, August 29, 2011

August 29, 2011

5th Grade Parent Meeting TONIGHT at 6:30!

Homework
Language Arts: Grammar Workbook p. 1-2
     Skill: Complete sentences
Math: Worksheet "Paper and Pencils" and "Helmet Help"
     Skill: number forms

Friday, August 26, 2011

August 16, 2011

Welcome back! I am so excited to start a new school year.  The kids have already been an absolute delight.  They are thoughtful, hardworking, and willing to help each other.  If it stays like this, we'll be be an amazing team.

Homework
Math: worksheet "Place Value" and "Slogan Selection"
     Skill- identify place value of whole numbers

*Read class newsletter with your family.

Reminders:
  • Parent Meeting is Monday, August 29th at 6:30
  • No school on September 5th because of Labor Day

Friday, May 20, 2011

May 20, 2011

Homework

Reading: Prepare for SOL test on Mondau

Math: Study/practice for SOL test on Tuesday

Ideas for study of practice-

Thursday, May 19, 2011

May 19, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheet "Mean, Median, Mode, and Range"

Science: STUDY FOR SOL TEST TOMORROW
*You can leave your binder at home for the rest of the year!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

May 18, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheet "Geometry Review"

Science: Study for SOL test on Friday
Use the following to study/prepare:
  • Interactive Notebook
  • SOL Reviews 4.1-4.8 & 5.1-5.7
  • Activites & readings from binder
  • Online activities on http://www.portaportal.com/ (log in as a guest of nwatson)
*Get permission slip for Dublin Middle School signed.

Monday, May 16, 2011

May 16, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheet "Perimeter, Area, & Volume"

Science: Get "5th Grade Review Test" signed

Social Studies: work on scrapbook due May 18th

Thursday, May 12, 2011

May 12, 2011

Homework

Math: worksheet "Using <,>, or = to Compare Decimals" and "Rounding Decimals"

Science: Study 5th grade review material for test tomorrow

*Return permission slip for bowling and visit to DMS!

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

May 10, 2011

Homework

Math: Get Proability Test signed and return to school

Science: Study for 5th grade review test on Friday

Social Studies: work on scrapbook due May 18th

*Your child has several important papers in their take home folder.  One letter is concerning SOL testing and the others is about field day.

Monday, May 9, 2011

May 9, 2011

Homework

Math:
     1.  Test on Proability, Ratios, and Tree Diagrams tomorrow
     2. Complete Miles 40-41

Science: SOL Review 5.5 #1-17

Social Studies: work on field trip scrapbook due May 18th

Thursday, May 5, 2011

May 6, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheets "Programmed Probabilities" and "Lucky Ducky"
     Skill: probability

Science:
     1. Finish Brainpop Activities (quiz & word scramble)
     2. SOL Review Questions #1-9

*Return letter if you are willing to donate item for science activity.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

May 4, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheets "Taking Flight" and "On the Fly"
     Skill: Ratios

Social Studies: Work on field trip scrapbook due May 18th

*Get midterm report signed and return to school!
*Read class newsletter with family
*Return form about Science Activity if item can be donated

Monday, May 2, 2011

May 2, 2011

Homework

Math:
     1. Finish tree diagram packet
     2. Get Measurement Test signed

Social Studies: work on field trip scrapbook due May 18th

*Tomorrow is our Ag Day field trip.  Please remember to wear your blue field trip t-shirt, tennis shoes, and a jacket.  You also need to bring a packed lunch and drink.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

April 27, 2011

Homework

NO HOMEWORK!










Tomorrow we leave for our Richmond, Jamestown, & Williamsburg field trip.  We are super excited and ready to go.  Here are a few reminders...

  • Be here at 5:15am.
  • Wear your maroon Snowville t-shirt
  • Bring a lunch, drink, and snacks.
  • Bring a ponch (The forecast is predicting rain :(

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

April 26, 2011

Homework

Math:
   1. Finish Miles 27-32
   2. Study for Measurement Test tomorrow

Reading: Get Practice SOL test signed by parents
     Score above 80%= passing
     Score below 80%= fail

*Turn in Ag Day Permission slips.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

April 21, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheets "Tables at the Food Court" and "Area of Squares and Rectangles"
     Skill: Perimeter & Area
     *Students may use calculators on this assignment

Science: Get 4th Grade SOL Review Test signed

*Get Ag Day permission slip signed and return to school.

Happy Easter!
Enjoy your Spring Break.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

April 20, 2011

Homework

Reading:
     1. Finish "Pretty As a Picture" and "Ready to Plant"
     2. Worksheet "Pop Art" #1-4
     3. Worksheet "Tongue Twister Gallery" pick 2

Math: Worksheet "To Find a Prince"
     Skill- elapsed time
*Please encourage your child to use a time line to solve these difficult problems.

Social Studies: Talk to parents about field trip scrapbook due May 18th

*Class Newsletter sent home today with upcoming dates and information about events.
*Spring pictures sent home.  Money and/or pictures are due back May 2nd.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

April 19, 2011

Homework
Math: Worksheet "Taxi Face Off"
Science: Study 4.1-4.8 SOL Review for test tomorrow

Monday, April 18, 2011

April 18, 2011

Homework


Math: Worksheet "I Scream, You Scream" and "Working Up a Sweat"
     Skill: Temperature

 
Reminders
  • April 18th- Family Life Education
  • April 22-25 Spring Break
  • April 28-29 Richmond, Jamestown, and Williamsburg field trip
  • May 3rd- Ag Day
  • May 20th- Science SOL Test
  • May 23rd- Reading SOL Test
  • May 24th- Math SOL Test
  • May 31st- Bowling & DMS Visit
  • June 1st- Field Day
  • June 2nd- May Day Program at 9:00
  • June 2nd- 1:00 Dismissal
  • June 3rd- Last Day of School
  • June 3rd- 1:00 Dismissal

 

Thursday, April 14, 2011

April 14, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheet "Now You See It" and "In a Splash"
     Skill: Estimating with Metric Volume

Science: Worksheet "Weather Words"
     Skill: Weather Related Vocabulary

 Reminders
  • April 15th- Field Trip money due
  • April 15th- Awards Assembly at 2:00
  • April 18th- Family Life Education
  • April 22-25 Spring Break
  • April 28-29 Richmond, Jamestown, and Williamsburg field trip
  • May 3rd- Ag Day
  • May 20th- Science SOL Test
  • May 23rd- Reading SOL Test
  • May 24th- Math SOL Test

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

April 13, 2011

Homework
Math: Worksheet "Mall Stall" and "Choose Your Measure"
Science: Worksheet "Naming Clouds"

Reminders
  • April 15th- Field Trip money due
  • April 15th- Awards Assembly at 2:00
  • April 18th- Family Life Education
  • April 22-25 Spring Break
  • April 28-29 Richmond, Jamestown, and Williamsburg field trip
  • May 3rd- Ag Day
  • May 20th- Science SOL Test
  • May 23rd- Reading SOL Test
  • May 24th- Math SOL Test

Friday, April 8, 2011

April 8, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheet "Belt It Out" and "Zookeepers Creepers"

*Monday, April 11th at 6:00 is PTO Meeting.
*Immediately following PTO is our Chaperone Meeting for the Jamestown and Williamsburge Field Trip

Reminders
  • April 11-14 Book Fair
  • April 15- Awards Assembly at 2:00
  • April 22-25 Spring Break
  • April 28-29 Overnight Field Trip to Richmond, Jamestown, and Williamsburg

Thursday, April 7, 2011

April 7, 2011

Homework



Math: Worksheets "Windy Conditions" and "Ribbon Requirements"


Science:
    1. Study Daily Review weeks 7 & 8 for quiz tomorrow
    2. SOL Review 4.3 Questions 1-11

Reminders


April 11th- Report Cards will be sent home
April 11th- PTO Meeting at 6:00
April 11th- Chaperone meeting immediately following PTO
April 15th- Money due for the overnight field trip
April 15th- Awards Assembly at 2:00
April 22nd-25th Spring Break
April 28th-29th Richmond, Jamestown, and Williamsburg Field Trip

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

April 6, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheets "Use Your Head p. 2" and "On Your Mark"

Science: Worksheets "You Be the Judge" and "Energetic Activities"

Reminders


  • April 11th- Report Cards will be sent home
  • April 11th- PTO Meeting at 6:00
  • April 11th- Chaperone meeting immediately following PTO
  • April 15th- Money due for the overnight field trip
  • April 15th- Awards Assembly at 2:00
  • April 22nd-25th Spring Break
  • April 28th-29th Richmond, Jamestown, and Williamsburg Field Trip

 

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

April 5, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheets "Use Your Head" and "A Ravenous Rabbit"

Science: Finish SOL 4.2 "The Rate of Speed Activity"

*I need a _____ size t-shirt for the field trip.  My dad/mom who is a chaperone needs a _____ size t-shirt for the trip.

Reminders
  • April 11th- Report Cards will be sent home
  • April 11th- PTO Meeting at 6:00
  • April 11th- Chaperone meeting immediately following PTO
  • April 15th- Money due for the overnight field trip
  • April 15th- Awards Assembly at 2:00
  • April 22nd-25th Spring Break
  • April 28th-29th Richmond, Jamestown, and Williamsburg Field Trip

Thursday, March 31, 2011

March 31, 2011

Homework

Reading: read for 30 minutes each night

Reminders
  • No School Friday, April 1st- Teachers at Professional Conference
  • Cookie Dough pickup is Monday, April 4th from 2:00-6:00

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

March 29, 2011

Homework

Math: Study/prepare for 9 weeks test tomorrow

Sent Home Today
  • Jamestown & Williamsburg Field Trip Permission Slip
  • Money Due for trip amounts
  • Family Life Education Opt out information
Reminders
  • Scholastic Book Orders are due tomorrow
  • No School Friday, April 1st
  • Cookie Dough pickup is Monday from 2:00-6:00

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

March 29, 2011

Homework

Math: Finish worksheets "Getting Ready" and "Baking Cookies"

Science: Study for Nine Weeks Test tomorrow on the following subjects-
  • Light
  • Sound
  • Matter
Reminders
  • PTO Program tonight at 6:00- 5th graders will be doing "Show What You Know" presentations
  • Scholastic Book Orders are due Thursday, March 31st.
  • No School Friday, April 1st
  • Cookie Dough pick-up has been rescheduled for Monday, April 4th from 2:00-6:00

Monday, March 28, 2011

March 28, 2011

Homework

Math:
     1. Get Algebra Test signed and return
     2. Finish Fraction packet

Science: study for Science Nine Weeks test on Wednesday

Reminders
  • PTO is Tuesday, March 29th (tomorrow). 5th graders will be presenting Show What You Know.  Please plan on supporting your children in this fun learning experience
  • Cookie dough can be picked up tomorrow from 2:00 to 6:30.
  • No School April 1st due to Professional Day for teachers.

Friday, March 11, 2011

March 14-25, 2011

Since I am going to be on leave, I wanted to post some of the upcoming important events.

March Events
  • 15th- Tornado Drill
  • 16th- D.A.R.E. essays due in class
  • 18th- Hoops for Heart
  • 21st- Play at PCHS "The Frog and the Toad"
  • 21st- 4-H Share the Fun at 12:45
  • 22nd- D.A.R.E. Graduation at 2:00
  • 25th Hoops for Heart Assembly

Thursday, March 10, 2011

March 10, 2011

Homework

Writing: Write 2nd paragraph of D.A.R.E. essay
     topic- What I learned in DARE this year...

Math: Study/prepare for Fraction Test tomorrow

*I sent a newsletter home with information for the next two weeks.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

March 9, 2011

Homework

Writing: Work on DARE essay due March 16th
Remember it has to be 3 paragraph with 7 sentences in each paragraph. See your DARE book for the format.

Math: Study/practice for Fraction Test on Monday

Try some activities on my Dad's Website to get some good practice with the different fraction skills we've learned.  Here's the link-

http://www.swvgs.us/rfisher/fifth%20grade.htm

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

March 8, 2011

Homework

Math: Finish Masterminds #33 & 34

Reminders
  • Writing Direct Prompt SOL Test tomorrow!
  • March 16th DARE essay due
  • March 22nd DARE Graduation at 2:00
  • March 29th PTO Program- 4th and 5th perform

Monday, March 7, 2011

March 7, 2011

Homework

Math: Page 480 #10-19

Science: Get Sound Test signed and return

*Read SOL letter with parents.

Friday, March 4, 2011

March 4, 2011

Homework

Math: Page 477 #1-16

Thursday, March 3, 2011

March 3, 2011

Homework

Math: Page 522 Set 8-4 #1-13
*Show your work!

Science: Study and prepare for Sound Test tomorrow!

Here is a fun link to a Sound Interact that would review some of the material we learned in class. http://www.engineeringinteract.org/interact.htm

Students can also use their Sound Unit and Interactive Notebooks to prepare for this test.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

March 2, 2011

Homework

Math: Page 468 #7-16
*Students must show their work!

Science: Study for Sound Test on Friday

*If interested, please return the Chaperone Interest Letter

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

March 1, 2011

Homework

Language: Finish Grammar Workbook p. 44-45

Math: Page 465 #8-22

*Get midterm report signed and return to school!

Monday, February 28, 2011

February 28, 2011

Homework

Math:
     1. Get Fraction Basics Quiz signed and return
     2. Page 460 #6-23

Language: Grammar Workbook p. 142-143

Take Home Folder
  • Class Newsletter
  • March Menu
  • March School Activity Calendar

Friday, February 25, 2011

February 25, 2011

Homework

No homework this weekend! Enjoy the sunny weather and play outside.

Reminders
  • February 28th PTO Meeting at 6:00
  • March 1st Fundraiser Due
  • March 8th Writing SOL Test- Multiple Choice
  • March 9th Writing SOL Test- Direct Prompt
  • March 16th D.A.R.E. Essay due
  • March 17th 4-H Share the Fun
  • March 22nd D.A.R.E. Graduation at 2:00
  • March 29th PTO Meeting 4th & 5th graders perform

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

February 22, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheet "Mixed Up Message"

Writing: Get Writing SOL Test signed and return to school

*Fundraider due March 1st.

Monday, February 21, 2011

February 21, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheet "Meaning of Fractions" and "Greatest Common Factor"

Language: Worksheet "Using Negative Words" and "Woe is Me"

Reminders

  • Read newsletter with family
  • Continue selling fundraisers due March 1st

Friday, February 18, 2011

February 18, 2011

Homework

Science: Get Light Test signed and return to school

Thursday, February 17, 2011

February 17, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheet "Winning Ap-pie-tites"

Science: Study for Light Test tomorrow

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

February 16, 2011

Homework

Math: Finish worksheet "Name Game"

Science: Study for Light Test on Friday

*Scholastic Book Orders due tomorrow.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

February 15, 2011

Homework

Math: Worksheet "Relating Fractions and Decimals"

Science: Study for Light Test on Friday

Reminders
  • Read class newsletter with family
  • Scholastic book orders due Thursday, February 17th
  • Fundraiser starts today

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