December 22nd

Today the class watched some movies this morning for their incentive. Then this afternoon we played Christmas BINGO and then practiced for our concert.

Please have your child come to my classroom at 6:45-no earlier!!! If they are in chorus, they go to Mrs. Kellnhauser's room at 6:45. Wear PJS.

Homework:

Reading: Finish chapter book over break

Other: concert tonight 7pm

Bring food items for party

Bring gift for party if you haven't yet

Half day tomorrow!!!

December 19th

Today our class got a visit from a counselor at Maplewood. He talked with them about how they need to choose what music they will take next year. Students can choose from band, orchestra, and choir. A yellow paper is going home tonight for you to read over and fill out. Please return this slip before Jan. 9th. If you are unsure if your child will be going to Maplewood next year, just fill out the sheet anyway, and write a short note on the paper.

Thank you to Mrs. Siegel who helped make copies for me this morning!

Homework:

Reading: Finish reading your book-if you don't do that this weekend that is ok-just finish it over break.

Other: bring an extra bag Monday to carry art projects home in
Bring gift exchange gift

December 18th

Today the class had Phy Ed. and Music. They also had a study hall time while I was at a meeting for an hour. I was very pleased to come back and they were all working quietly and I got a great report from the substitute!!!!! I did give out a few initials this morning for talking during work time, but it was much better than before! We had a lot of papers go home today-make sure to check them out!

Homework:

Math: Finish the division packet-the first two pages are done, so just make sure the rest of the packet is finished. If the packet is not finished by tomorrow I will h old onto it and your child will have to finish it on Monday during our holiday movie incentive.

Science: Cube and model animal (extra credit) due tomorrow.

Reading: Read pages on calendar.

Spanish: Finish postcard for Friday. We have had worktime in class for the last two days.

Other: Gifts for gift exchange
Popcorn money
Grades signed (due Monday)

December 17th

Today we had a concert given by some Menasha High school orchestra, band, and choir students. I also gave a class initial because a lot of the class didn't stop talking after I told them a few times. I am also going to give initials every time-no warning-when a student talks during work time and I have asked them to work quietly. I am at the end of my rope with the talking, so I am being tough.

Homework:

Reading: Read pages-I didn't get a chance to initial calendars today.

Math: finish reptile division worksheet in the packet if you didn't finish in class. Make corrections on your division work to get points back on your grade.

Spelling: Study-we will finish the cursive sentences we started in class tomorrow.

Science: Finish your animal cube-model is due Friday

Other: gift due Friday. If you are unable to buy a gift, please write me a note!
Band

December 16th

Today the class had Phy Ed and Music. They continue to practice for their concert next Monday night at 7pm. I will be in my room at 6:45. You can send your child up to my room then so we can get lined up for the concert.

Remember to send a gift for the gift exchange to school by Friday. If you cannot afford it, please write me a note and let me know.

Homework:

Math: 1st page of Division packet-do first 5 rows if you didn't last night.
2nd page of division packet-do first three rows in your notebook.

Reading: read pages on your calendar. I wrote on each calendar-initials if they are done, and the word "finish" if they need to finish. The books need to be done by the end of winter break. When we get back we will be doing projects on their books.

Spelling: Study. Some kids will not have a list stapled in their agendas. That is because their team won last week's point challenge so they get to take a week off.

Science: Ask your child what animal they are doing their scientific name project on. They can make a small model of their animal out of anything, or find a small toy that will fit in the cube we are making. This model is for extra credit. Many students need this extra credit because a lot of them didn't do well on a quiz this week. This model will not be due for a few more days, but they can bring it in whenever.


If your child brought home a tube of bone shaped candies with a cat or dog toy on the top-please return it. I had this stolen from behind my desk yesterday-it was a gift I was going to give to my secret santa. I do not know if it was someone in my class or in the after school program.

December 15th

Happy Birthday Brittany!

Today we had indoor recess because of the cold. I came back from lunch with some very bad reports of behavior in the room at lunch recess. People running around, touching each other, throwing the remotes and breaking them, etc... We had a little talk about this behavior, and I gave some initials for it all.

Homework:

Math: Do 5 rows on the first division worksheet in your notebooks for tomorrow.

Reading: read pages on calendar and fill out 2 responses on your response journals (most kids finished in class.

Other: Go over Spanish newsletter with your child
Gift due Friday
sign grades-due tomorrow

December 11th

Today the class had Phy Ed and Music. We worked on reading our chosen book and then responding to it in our reader's response journals.

Homework:

Reading: Finish pages (I wrote on everybody's calendar if they finished or not)
Finish response-use blue tagboard sheet to ehlp make sure if the response is complete.

Science: study mnemonic device-we forgot to write this down in the agenda

Other: Get grades signed-each page. Due Monday
Spanish pen pal slip signed
popcorn $
Chorus tomorrow
Meagavolt slip due Monday

December 10th

Well, for the day after a snow day it went pretty well. We decided not to have Spelling this week since I would have passed out the lists yesterday, so we don't really have enough time to study. Today we had our kindergarten pals. We helped them do a few projects.

Homework:

Science: Students need to fill out a mnemonice device-it is in their backpacks with an example. Then they need to choose either the example one, or their own to study.

Reading: I will have a calendar go home each day with the book your child chose. If they finished their reading for the day in class, I will initial the date. If they didn't finish, I will write what they need to do with my initials. Please make sure they don't go too far from their daily page quota, or they will be too far ahead. I will give them the choice to read this during silent reading time, or to do it at home.

Other: Band-The concert is probably going to be rescheduled in Jan. I will let you know the date when they set it.
Gift exchange

December 8th

Today we did a lot! We sorted and classified toys and shoes. We learned that it is easier to find things if they are sorted. Most of the class chose a book out of three that is the best book for them to read. We will be starting to read those books tomorrow! We also had a fire drill at the end of the day.

I will be entering grades tomorrow on the computer. I am running a little behind on that-I apologize.

Homework:

Lang. Arts: Finish "choose your own book" packet for tomorrow. Some kids finished this in class.

Math: Study your study guide for the test tomorrow.

Other: Band students please bring instruments to school tomorrow!
gift for gift exchange due Dec. 19th

If there is a snow day tomorrow, please remember to study Math on Tuesday night so we can be ready for the test.

December 5th

Today the class got free re-usable shopping bags and a pencil from Mr. Dillon from the SCA paper company. Mr. Dillon is working with Mr. Gillespie and myself on recycling projects at BDM this year. Unfortunately, our class was in art when he came to speak with the mayor-but we still got the items. He gave these things to all of the 5th grade students.

Thank you Mr. Mitchell for coming in to help me make time test copies! I really appreciate it!!!!

Homework:

Science: Bring in one toy on Monday. We will be using it for a classification exercise. Finish taking notes on the 4 terms on pg 26 in your Science book. Most students finished this in Science class.

Other: Holiday Book Order due Monday
Start looking for a gift exchange gift between $3 and $5. Boys buy a boy gift, girls buy a girl gift. Wrap the present, put a tag on it that says "to: boy" or "to: girl" and send it to school by Dec. 22nd. If you can't afford a gift, please write me a note.

December 4th

Today the class worked much better. I did have to keep in about ten kids however who didn't have their map packets, spelling packets, or Math corrections done. We handed out a lot of papers at the end of the day including information about our holiday party.

Homework:

Math: SL 3.8 is for extra credit-it is not required

Other: Deck the Halls is tonight from 6-7:30 at BDM! Some people bought tickets for pizza-I think you might still be able to buy them at the door. I have all of the stuff set out in the hallway. If anybody wants to bring a holiday CD, I left my boom box out there too.

book order due Monday
Gift for gift exchange
Popcorn $

December 3rd

Today wasn't the best day in 5th grade history. First of all, gum made a comeback. We had a problem with this at the start of the year. Then I made it clear that they couldn't have it in class. Now I caught two people today, and a few others got tattled on. Please make sure that your child knows not to bring gum to school. It is almost like the class is on "vacation mode" three weeks before our actual vacation.

Anyway, we had an assembly talking about responsibility, computers with Mr. Staehler, and we had hot cocoa with our pals.

Homework:

Math: correct errors on multiplication problems from yesterday. (I had them copy the multilpcation problems from pg 83 in their journals) If I told your child to re-do their work because it was too messy, they need to do that as well. I was surprised to see how many students didn't number their problems clearly.

Social Studies: Finish the last three pages of the map packet

Spelling: study for test tomorrow. Finish Spelling packet if you didn't finish in classtime.

Other : Band lessons tomorrow

December 2nd

Today we finished our non-fiction books and wrote a response in our reader's notebooks. Our next Reading unit will be on choosing a "just right" book. We will also be finishing our Map Unit tomorrow. The 5th grade did get into trouble at lunch for being too loud in the lunchroom-so just remember to not lose control of yourself!

Homework:

Lang. Arts: Finish your 15 questions and your response to the non-fiction book if you didn't finish it in class.

Spelling: Study words-remember to get out those cards and sort them a few times!!!

Spanish: memorize at least one of the Spanish rhymes that you copied in your Spanish notebook during class!

Other: Full Band tomorrow!
Book orders due Monday, Dec. 8th

December 1st

Today was fun for the students because of the fresh snow! Today we had guidance and library. The students chose three books to check out under my name to leave at school. We will be using some tools to find out which of the three books is the best fit for them.

Homework:

Reading: Read chapter 3 in your group's non-fiction book and write 5 questions that come to mind when reading chapter three. We have done chapter 1 and 2 in class. This means after tonight each student should have 15 questions written (5 for each chapter). If the answer is not found in the book, they can always look it up or make an educated guess at an answer.

Writing: write a letter to a soldier for our pen pal project if you didn't do so last week. Finish writing your final "I wonder" paper. I kept in four students at lunch recess today that didn't finish this over the holiday.

Other: Holiday Book Order due Monday, Dec. 8th

The class having fun

November 26th

Whew! I am tired! I told the class they must be very lucky to get so many rewards in one day. This morning we did our work on sleeping bags. This afternoon we played some video games, had pizza, and then had ice cream! I don't think I've ever done so many rewards at once!!! Thanks for all of the donated supplies for the ice cream sundae bar!

Homework:

Have a great Thanksgiving with your families!

The only work would be if a child did not write their three paragraph I wonder paper. That is due Monday or there will be detentions. It can be typed or hand written. Many students finished this in class.

Holiday book order due Dec. 8th

November 25th

Happy Birthday to Alex Hoppe! He brought in a yummy choclate cake to share with the class. Today we had a handwashing talk (ask you kids about it!), our November incentive (open gym), and community lunchbox.

Tomorrow is our reward day for winning the UNICEF competition. Please bring in supplies for our ice cream treat if you signed up. I have received many items already. I also had reward money to buy the class 5 pizzas to share at lunchtime in my room. Please send a drink for them and any other lunch food if they think they will need any extra.

Also-we have a dress up PJ Day and they can bring a stuffed animal, sleeping bag, pillow, whatever. I will be bringing in my wii and Playstation for kids to play during a block of time in the afternoon. I told the class they could bring handheld games if they want-if their parents say yes. They can only take them out in my room. If they take them out on the bus or in line up, they might be confiscated.

Busy day tomorrow!

Homework:

NONE-enjoy the Appleton parade tonight if you can-it is at 6:00- downtown Appleton.

November 24th

Today we made some gingerbread people as a class for next week's Deck the Halls at BDM. Tomorrow and Wed. my class will be rotating to the other 5th grade classrooms to make two other crafts. We also had a lockdown drill in the afternoon so we know what to do if we ever have an intruder.

Homework:

Lang. Arts: finish "I Wonder" packet. Some students are in the process of typing them-I will give them more time tomorrow.

Finish a letter to a soldier. I will be sending them to a soldier I know in Iraq. I am hoping they can be paired with a soldier to have as a pen pal. They were supposed to introduce themselves in this letter and ask questions that a solider could answer.

Social Studies: Map Packet pages 277, 281, 282 We worked on them in class today, but some students have to finish.

Other: PJ/sleeping bag day on Wed.
Bring handheld video games on Wed. if you get permission from parents.
Snowpants/Boots

An announcement was made last week by Mr. Gillespie that when snow covers the ground students would need snow pants, boots, hats, mittens to play at recess. Some student today claimed that "I didn't look outside this morning." Anyway, please make sure your child has these items to wear to school when snow covers the ground. If you can't afford these items, please let Mrs. Hess know-she usually has funds for this

November 21st

Today we had an assembly at the end of the day for our "Building Character" program at BDM. We have been working on respect for the past few months. Abbey Hintze and Dylan Kuse both got awards for being very respectful at all times. Congrats!

Homework:

Math: Studylink 3.6 due Mon.

Lang. Arts: have 3 sources done on the " I Wonder" essay packet by Monday. Most kids have at least two sources done already.

Other:
Library books for Monday
Book-it due Wed.
Patrol meeting Monday at lunch recess

Have a great weekend!!!

November 20

First of all-I made a mistake witha date on the Fridge Note! We get back from Winter break Jan. 5th-NOT Jan. 2. I was looking at a 2008 calendar when I typed that. I told the students to change it, but just in case....

We went to the computer lab to type our Turkey papers-I will send these home before Thanksgiving so you can enjoy a laugh.

Homework:

Math: Study pg 76 1-3 in Math Journal. Quiz tomorrow.

Lang. Arts: Finish Cursive packet

Soc. Studies: Map packet collected tomorrow. Make sure you are caught up.

Other:
Popcorn $
Book It

November 19th

Frist of all I would like to apologize about the cursive packet homework yesterday. I thought students were farther along in the packet. I would never send homework that would take an hour on purpose. Anyway, they have until Friday to finish it. Today we had our kindergarten pals. The students helped make a turkey with their pal. We also talked about what "warm fuzzies" look like and sound like.

Homework:

Lang. Arts: Cursive packet

Spelling: Study-test tomorrow

Social Studies: Map packet pgs 254, 255, and 257 (band kids weren't here for this, so they may have all these pages to do. I did give some work time for them during the day)

Math: Mathboxes pg 76 1,2, and 3 I told students to take home a Student Reference Book to help them with #2 if they forgot what prime factorization means.

Other: Band
Book it due 11/26
craft supplies

November 18th

Today we had a busy day with a lot of work time! We went to the library to do some more research on a question each student chose that they wonder about. Most kids found information in encyclopedias. They can take their note sheet home to do some more research at home or at the library. We will be working on this more tomorrow in class.

Students who signed up for the Battle of the Books had a meeting with Mrs. Peterson at lunch recess.

Mrs. Kellnhauser passed out speaking parts for the upcoming Christmas Program today in music.

Homework:

Math: Studylink 3.4-we didn't do any of this in class time, so all students whould have it as homework!

Spelling: Study words
Finish Cursive packet

Lang Arts: "I wonder" notes due Friday (we will be working on this in class tomorrow, so it doesn't need to be totally done yet.

Other: Band
Practice speaking parts if you got one in Music today.

November 17th

Today we brainstormed things we wonder about, and then each student chose one question. We are going to do a little research on the question to help us write an essay about it. We did get to go to the computer lab to look up some information on the topics. We will go to the library tomorrow to find some information from books in the library.

Now that it is getting cold, please make sure yoru child has a winter jacket. There were three kids today with only sweatshirts. If the weather is in the 30s, they should have a winter jacket, hat, and gloves/mittens.

Homework:

Social Studies: Get your map packet signed-most of the class did this, but about 5 did not. This was homework given on Friday, we wrote it in our agendas, and put them in our agendas.

Other:
Book-it due 11-26
Recycling papers (green) due for drawings on Wed. and Friday.
UNICEF party slip
craft supplies needed-see Thursday Fridge Note from last week.

11-14-08

Mr. Mitchell came to our class today with his dress blues from the Marines.

November 14th

Sorry about no posting yesterday-the half day threw me off!



Today we finished our WKCE testing! It was a long week, but we made it through!!! Mr. Mitchell came to share his Marines uniform-it was very interesting!



Our class found out today that we won the UNICEf competition that we had going on with the other 5th grade classes! We raised $317 total, and our class raised $145 of that! I will be sending in the donation today. The money goes to help children around the world with vaccinations, schooling, and clean water. We voted on a reward day and I sent home the note about that today.



Homework:



Social Studies: We made a paper globe in class today. If students didn't finish it, they will finish it at home this weekend. I also checked their Map Packets. All students have to get their packet signed on the front so I know parents saw it. If your child is missing pages, have them finish them. They are listed on the front of the packet.



Have a great weekend!

11-11-08

Happy Veterans Day! Today we watched a video about Arlington National Cemetary. Ask your students about it. We also got to listen to my dad and hisband talk about their military service. We did some Math testing as well.

Homework:

Other:
No full band tomorrow
band lessons
battle of the books slip due
food drive food due tomorrow
book order due Friday
substitute tomorrow

Enjoy the videos-I used a new gadget from Mrs. Peterson!

The Class Working!!!!

The class wrote thank you letters to my dad and husband who came in to talk today on Veterans Day.

November 10th

Today we did two sessions of the WKCE Reading Test. We will be doing the other 2 Reading portions and the Math sessions during the rest of the week. We also did some Veteran's Day sheets in a packet. Tomorrow my dad is coming to speak to the class at 12:30. If your child filled out the Veteran's Day question sheet they are welcome to bring that along with any other items to show to the class any day this week to share.

I had to give out about 10 detentions this morning for students who didn't have their Math homework done from Friday. If your child brought home a sheet, please sign it and return to me tomorrow. Then have a discussion about what can be done to prevent this from happening again!

Homework: I am not giving much homework this week due to testing!

Other: Book Order due Friday
Detention sheets signed

November 7th

In computer lab today we went to flash earth and then clicked on microsoft earth to look at a really cool interactive map of the world! Have your kids show you it online!!! We could have spent hours on the site!

Homework:

Math: All students brought home studylink 3.3 to finish over the weekend. I want them to try and get even the challenge. Remember to read the directions at the top-they give some hints.

Math test signed for those of you who didn't have conferences on Thursday.

Writing: finish writing your Veteran's Day letter on the stationary for Monday.
Veteran's Day oral history questions can be brought in completed on Monday with anything you would like to show.

Other: Library books
Book order due 11-14

Have a great weekend!!!!

November 6th

Today the class had Phy Ed. and Music. In Music they got to go over the music for the Winter concert. They got to still go otuside for lunch recess-they just missed the rain! We did another practice test in Reading to prepare for the WKCE tests next week.

Homework:

Math: Study Mathboxes pgs 62 and 63-there will be a quiz tomorrow.
Get Math test signed and return to school-if you don't have conferences with me tonight. If you do, I will show them to you in person.

Other: Popcorn $, Canned goods (see the back of the fridge note), Book Order due 11-14 (If you want any books to be Christmas gifts, just write me a note and I can keep them away from your child and let you know when they come in!), conferences tonight:

3:30 Justin, 3:50 Dylan, 4:10 Brittany, 4:30 Isaiah, 4:50 Ashley W., 5:10 Mitchell, 5:30 Alyssa, 5:50 Luke, 6:10 Abbey, 6:30 Hunter, 7:10 Austin, 7:30 Ashley S.

November 5th

Today we talked about the election results, mapped the electoral votes in teams, and watched parts of McCain's concession speech and Obama's acceptance speech. We also read with our kindergarten pals outside.

Homework:

Social Studies: Map packet pages 77 and 78 (band people missed this-so they need to finish it tonight) All pages up until 78 should be done. I am collecting the packets on Friday.

Veteran's Day questions to ask a veteran. If your child wants to share next week about a veteran they know, they need to ask the questions that were sent home on Monday.

Spelling: We are doing a cursive review unit this week and next week because of testing. I had the students do page 5 in their cursive packet today in class. If they didn't finish it they needed to do it at home.

Other: Band tomorrow
lids from ice cream buckets

November 3rd

Today we got back into the swing of things after the long weekend-only to not have school tomorrow-bummer! We did some practice testing because next week we will be taking the WKCE test in class. We also did a mock election. I will share the results on Wed. Next week is Veteran's Day. This is a special day for me because I have veterans in my family. I sent home an oral history sheet that students may fill out. This is not homework. Any student who does this history can share their findings with the class next week. My father will be coming into class next week Tuesday to share some slides from his military experience.

Homework:

ILA: Veteran's Day history(optional)

Other: NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!

Conferences are Thursday: 3:30 Justin, 3:50 Dylan, 4:10 Brittany, 4:30 Isaiah, 4:50 Ashley W.,
5:10 Mitchell, 5:30 Alyssa, 5:50 Luke, 6:10 Abbey, 6:30 Hunter, 7:10 Austin, 7:30 Ashley S.

If you can't make it on Thursday at your time, please call or email me so we can reschedule!

CONGRATS to Ashley S!!! She found out today that her drawing for the Firefighter's Calendar was chosen as one of the twelve to be featured in the final calendar!!!!! Great Job!

Fall Party

Fall Party

Oct. 29th

Today we had our fall party. I will post pictures soon!

There is no homework over this long weekend.

A reminder that there is no school next Tuesday as well. See you on Monday!

Oct. 28th

Today we again had election activities in each classroom. We also had our Oct. incentive-the students with less than 5 initials got to play board games in the commons.

Tomorrow is our Fall Party. We will be having our party starting around 12:00. We will be painting pumpkins and gourds and eating treats. We have Art class at 1:15, so that will be when we stop the party!

Students can wear fall colors/halloween shirts etc, but no costumes.

Homework:

Social Studies: Finish pages 42, 43, and 57 in your map packets.

Other: Baby photos due tomorrow
Oct. Book -it due tomorrow
UNICEF due Monday

I am also looking for the tops off of ice cream buckets. I will be using them for a craft in Dec. If you eat ice cream out of buckets, please wash the covers and send them to school! Thanks for the help!

October 27th

Please ask your child if they have scissors. I have so many students who do not have scissors!!!! I do not know what happened, but they need them!!!!

We have also having so many problems with talking in class and not following directions. I really appreciate the students who are trying to stay on task! Please talk about this with your child to see what they can do to improve.

Today we got to divide each 5th grade class into 3 groups, and then those groups went to different rooms to do an election activity. We will be rotating tomorrow and Wed. as well.

Wednesday is a Friday schedule, so there will be no Band this week.

Homework:

ILA:Finish final draft of Halloween/Fall story (most kids handed this in on time)

Social Studies: Hand in Floor Plan (most students handed this in on time)

Spelling: We made a fun list this week. It is stapled in their agendas. I will give the test on Wed. for fun.

Other:
Incentive tomorrow-bring a board game and a snack
Baby photos
UNICEF

October 23rd

Sorry about the later posting-I tried at the end of the day but Blogspot was down for maintenance.

Today we finished up our reading unit with an essay type test. Some of the groups have movies that go with their books, so I had each group tell the class why they should pick their movie to watch. Then we had a vote. How to Eat Fried Worms won. I rented it and we will watch it tomorrow after lunch. Your child can bring a snack/drink to class for that event.

Homework:

Math: We have a test tomorrow, so I sent home a study guide. The answers are in the back. Have your child do it like a test, and then check the answers. If their answers are off, please try and help them practice.

Social Studies: We are going to study map skills. If you have any interesting maps etc that I can display in the room, send them with your child.

Other: Popcorn $
Baby photos due next week
UNICEF boxes

Cameron Moreland

I watched the 5:00 news and Cameron showed our sign on air! I knew he would!!!

October 21st

Today we had Cameron Moreland from NBC 26 come to speak to the 5th grade about his job as a meteorologist. He will be mentioning BDM at the 5 o'clock news. If anybody wants to tape the news and bring it in, I will show it tomorrow.

Tomorrow I will have a substitute. I hope that the class is on their best behavior. Tomorrow is also the first day of full band rehearsal. That means that all band students are to bring their instruments in. People who have a Thursday lesson can just leave their instrument at school Wed. night.

Homework:

Reading: Finish book by Thursday

Math: finish Studylink 2.7 and pg 50 in Math journal if they weren't finished for today. Also, students can practice how to multiply the way parents were taught in school. I am trying to teach them this way to prepare them for Maplewood.

Spelling: Please study your words!!!!

Spanish: Finish coloring, writing on, cutting out, and gluing on paper the birthday cake by tomorrow.

Other: Full band tomorrow
Funset $ due if you want wristbands for next Thurs. night (a green note was sent home tonight.)
Baby Photos

October 20th

Happy Monday! Today we had Guidance class and Library with Mrs. Peterson. Mrs. Peterson showed a refresher course on how to use the library computers to look up books. She also got to show off our two new computers in the library that can be used to make imovies! Our book order came in today also.

Homework:

Reading: finish pages for today. No log entry is required. We are finishing up our books this week.

Math: finish SL 2.7 if you didn't finish it in class. Then finish pg 50 in the Math Journal. They need to use the partial products way of multiplying. I told students to bring home a Student Reference Book if they thought they would get confused.

Other: pumpkins for next Wed.
Baby photos due Oct. 29th
Book It due Oct 29th

October 17th

Today our class had Art, and we finished our read-aloud book Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat. It was a good one! This week Feather was our Teacher's Pet-thanks for all of the help. Autumn is next week's Teacher's Pet. We also got to go in the computer lab twice today to finish up our cell powerpoint presentations! The class worked really hard.

Homework:

Reading: Read pages for Friday-no Reader's Log, I collected them today.

ILA/Writing: We started a Halloween/Fall story rough draft this week. Your child needs to finish this story RD so we can edit it next week. It can be a made-up story.

Other: Library on Monday-don't forget your books!
Baby photos due Oct. 29th
UNICEF boxes due Oct. 29th

Have a great weekend!!!

October 16th

Sorry that I forgot to post yesterday!!!

Today the students had Phy Ed and Music. We also wrote some messages for Mr. Gillespie for Boss's Day.

Reading: Finish pages and do a Reading Log entry. I will be collecting Reading Logs tomorrow. They should have 4 entries, 3-4 sentences long each.

Math: Studylinks 2.1-2.6 should be finished by Friday. Most students handed in the packets today.

Science: Study the Cell Study Guide for the test tomorrow.

Other: Baby Photos
Popcorn $
UNICEF $

Conferences tonight-check the Thursday Fridge Note for times.

October 14th

Today we had our first "Shaping Character" assembly. It is like what Eagles Honors used to be but we are only going to give out awards quarterly. Our first character trait to focus on will be respect. Please discuss the idea of respect with your child at home.

Homework:

Reading: Finish Reading Log entry from today

Spelling: Study your words

Science: Study your microscope sheet for quiz on Friday

Other: Pumpkins for tomorrow
Band

October 13th

Today we had guidance. Ask your child what activity Mrs. Hess did with the class. We also got to go to the library and check out books. Thanks for the help checking out books Alex S., Rachel, and Brittany!

Homework:

Reading: Read pages for Monday. Then respond in your Reading Log about a character. Describe the character and what their role is in your story so far.

We did an entry last week about their favorite part of the book so far. If your child hasn't done that entry yet, please have them catch up.

Other: Baby photos due Oct. 29th
Book-It due Oct 29th
Pumpkins for pals by Wed.

Remember to check out Mrs. Peterson's blog!!! I put the address on a post over the weekend.

BDM Library's Blog!

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Patrols/Chorus

Chorus 2008-2009
Patrols 2008-2009

October 10th

Today we had Art. I also took the patrols and chorus pictures for the yearbook.

Homework:

Reading: Read your pages for today at home. You do not have to write a response.

Other: Baby Photos due Oct. 29th
Book It due Oct 29th
pumpkins and carving knives due Wed.(a note was sent home with your child today about this)

October 9th

Today the class had Phy Ed and Music classes. Tomorrow is Friday!!!

Homework:

Reading: fill out your reading log. Today's topic is your favorite part of your book so far, and why. We will be talking about what makes a complete entry in your Reading Log.

Math: finish pages 36-37 in your Math Journal and do Studylink 2.4

Other: Baby Photos due Oct 29th
Book orders due tomorrow
Sign and return conference slips
Popcorn Friday

Kindergarten Pals

Hunter and Feather hanging with their pals at the park.
The whole Pals Posse!

Alex's and Alyssa's pal looks lovingly towards them!

Kindergarten Mentro/

October 8th

Today we got to look at water under the microscope from Little Lake Butte Des Morts and a pond. (Thanks Hunter and Luke!) We saw small clumps of algae and other plant type things.
We also had an assembly to say goodbye to Marge from the Menasha Library. She is moving to another job, and met with our kindergarten pals.

Homework:

Math: SL 2.3 and Mathboxes 2.3

Spelling: Study

Science: Study micrscope worksheet in preparation for a quiz next week.

Reading: Read the pages on your calendar.

Other: Baby photos
Book order due Fri.
Conference slips signed and returned(if you can't make it at the time I chose, write me a note on the slip!)

October 7th

Today the class had Phy. Ed. and Music. We also started our Spelling for the week.

Homework:

Math: Studylink 2.2

Spelling: Students have a large sheet of white paper. They need to write a sentence for each Spelling word and then draw a picture to go with the sentence. This is due Wednesday.

Study words

ILA: Some students have to finish a personal narrative and then write 3 new leads for their story. Most students finished this in class.

Other: Baby photos for the yearbook
Book order due Friday

Recess

Brittany, Autumn, and Rachel having fun at recess!

Microscope Fun

Alex M. and Mitchell using the compound microscopes, which have electric lights.

Nate and Justin working at the older, mirror powered microscopes.

October 3rd

Happy Birthday Chris!! (On Saturday)

Today we got to use the microscopes in Science class to look at plant and animal cells. If your child didn't get a turn, they will get to on Monday. We also watched a neat video made by Alex H. starring Hunter, Noah, and himself.

In the computer lab we got to look up and save photos that we will be using in a powerpoint presentation about cells.

Homework:

Math: Get test signed and return by Monday.

Other: Book Order due Friday, Oct. 10th
Baby photos for yearbook due by Oct. 29th
Book-It due by Oct. 29th

Have a Great Weekend!

October 2nd

Today we went over our Math test and it needs to be signed and returned by Monday. We also got our school pictures!!! If your child doesn't like them, they can get them retaken. Just save the photos and send them with your child on retake day.

I had a lot of kids that didn't have their Science microscope worksheet done this morning. I had many excuses again-forgot it at home, forgot it at school, had church etc.... The worksheet would have taken 5 minutes to do....Please make sure your child does their homework and puts it back in their backpack. If they forget an assignment, you can always call me or have them make up a worksheet to at least show me they put some effort in.

Homework:

Math: Get test signed and return by Monday.

Writing: Final copy of Personal Narrative due tomorrow.

Other: Book Order due October 10th
Book-It due by Oct 29th
Baby photos for yearbook due by Oct 29th(a note was sent home for this tonight)

Oct. 1st

Happy Birthday Isaiah!!!!

Today we had a lot happening. We took our first Math test-I will send those home soon to be signed. Then we had a special computer time with Mr. Staehler where he taught us more about Powerpoint so we can use it to do a slide show on cells later on. Finally, we had a fire drill. The class was quiet as we walked out of the building. I appreciate it.

Homework:

Reading: Finish the reading for today on your calendar and write a summary and a connection from text to self. (We had about 15 minutes work time for this in class today).

Writing: Finish your personal narrative (story that has happened to you). We have had class time to work on this. The rough draft needs to be done for tomorrow so we can start peer editing. Please look at your child's personal narrative-and sign it so I know you saw it. You do not need to make corrections.

Spelling: Study

Science: Fill in microscope worksheet.

Other:
Fundraiser money due tomorrow.

Book It starts in October!!!!

Book-It is a program that is run by Pizza Hut. It goes from Oct.-March. This is how I run it:

1. Your child reads any chapter book during the month-it can be a book they read at school in silent reading, or at home.

2. Your child writes a letter to the author of that book using the correct letter format (Date, Greeting, Body, Closing). In this letter your child may tell the author what they enjoyed about the book, what they didn’t enjoy, questions they have about the book, or questions they have about the author’s personal life.

3. Your child will hand in the letter to me by the last day of the month. I will send the letter to the author, and give your child a coupon for a free personal pizza (It expires one month from when I write it out).



Your child does not have to do this, it is just for fun. I will try and remind kids about it, but mostly it is up to them to do it and hand it in.

September 30th

Today we went for a walk outside to write things down that could be included on a nature/fall scavenger hunt that we will do with our kindergarten pals next week. I have started to give initials for when students grab/touch each other. It is a major problem in line and in the class....

Homework:

Reading: We started our groups today. If they didn't finish writing characters, a summary, and a connection from text to self they should have brought that home.

Math: Study Math Journal 1 and studylink packet in preparation for the test tomorrow. On the studylink packet cover are the goals and where they should be. I had them get out these two things in class at the end of the day.

Spelling: I gave homework because a lot of students were not using work time in class. Students have to write their sort and 10 sentences in their Spelling notebook. Study words.

Other:
Fundraiser money due Thursday
Brewer day tomorrow (wear Brewer stuff, or blue yellow and white)
Band
Popcorn Friday starts this week! 25 cents a bag

September 29th

Today I got to give two lectures to th e class right off the bat. The first lecture was about the idea of putting your name on things that are handed in. I had about 12 Hatchet posters without names on them, which made it hard for me to correct them this weekend.

The second lecture was about being lazy with work. I corrected all of the Hatchet packets and was disappointed in some of the grades. I did have students who followed my directions of putting part of the question in their answer right away and never needed reminding. I then had students who made mistakes, but then took my advice about going back and fixing their mistakes to get points back. The largest group was the students who made mistakes, but never took my advice, and didn't fix them. Their grades were not the best. I kept these packets so I casn show parents at conferences. If you would like to know how your child did, please call or email! I told them that the LAZINESS must not continue!

Today we met our kindergarten pals for the first time. My students found out that sometimes kindergarteners can be unpredictable, hard to understand, prone to laughing, and very cute. I think that the 5th graders will learn a lot while working with these children!

Homework:

Other:

Please send a three subject notebook with your child if you haven't purchased one yet. I still have 13 students without one.

Wednesday is "Brewer Day" so students can wear Brewer apparel or the colors blue, white, and yellow.

Spanish Class

Here is the class engrossed in the Spanish lesson for the day!
Here are Hunter and Alex S. introducing themselves to each other in Spanish.

September 26th-New Bathroom Pass Policy

I need to post about my new bathroom pass policy. Usually, it works pretty well for me to have a dry erase board by my door and one child can go to the bathroom etc at a time. It has never been a problem for me. This year, however, it seems like so many children are leaving my class at all times, even when I am teaching and explaning things that I had to do something!

I know in the middle school in their agendas is a page that they get signed to use the bathroom etc. When that page is full, they can't take breaks anymore. I have decided to staple in a similar chart in my agendas. I will test it out and see if it works better. Before your child goes to the hallway, I need to sign their sheet. If they run out of spaces in a month, then I will give initials if they have to go in the hallway.

Please remind your child that bathroom breaks shoould be taken at recess and lunch times. If they feel ill, I will not hold that against them. If they have some sort of medical condition, please let me know!!!

September 25th

Today the class had Phy Ed./Music and many students had band lessons. Remember to have y oru child practice their instrument at home. I sent home the Thursday Fridge Note and the Thursday folder tonight. Please go through all of the papers and return the folder to school.

Homework:

Math: We did SL 1.8 in class today together. Some students missed this due to band. If so, they are to do SL 1.8 as homework. I will be collecting Math packets tomorrow, so if they are missing any Studylinks from 1.2-1.8 they need to make sure they are finished.

Reading: We had a small amount of time to work on Hatchet Posters today, but if your child is not finished, that is due tomorrow. If your child didn't finish their Hatchet alternate ending I kept them in from afternoon recess and gave an initial on their initial card. We got to read alternate endings in class today-they were very original!

That is all for now! Friday is almost here :)

September 24th

Today we had a great time watching the move A Cry in the Wild-that is based on the book Hatchet. Thanks for all of the snacks that were brought to share with the class!

Homework:

Reading: students need to write an alternate ending for the book Hatchet. The directions are in their Hatchet packet and I made sure they all had them in their agendas. Please help them proofread and rewrite their final for tomorrow. The poster project is due Friday. They will have more time in class to work on it tomorrow.

Spelling: Study for the test tomorrow

Math: Studylink 1.7 I had a lot of kids forget their packets at home or school yesterday. I double checked that all students had them-please look at this homework and help them if they need it!

Other: Band students for Thursday lessons bring instruments.

If your child forgets their homework, do not hesistate to call me!!!! I can always give you smoething for them to do....997-0640

September 23rd

Today the class had Phy Ed. and Music and finished working on their district writing assessments. We also finished reading Hatchet!!! Tomorrow we are watching the movie that goes along with the book after lunch. Ask your child how the story ended!

Homework:

Reading: If your child didn't finish any work in their Hatchet packet, or wants to fix answers so they are complete, they are due on Friday.

Math: Studylink 1.6. We did the top of the sheet together and had a little time to work on the bottom.

Other: Movie is tomorrow-your child can bring a snack/drink for thsemselves or to share with the class.

Band lessons tomorrow for Wed. kids.

September 22nd

Today we were busy with Guidance and Library.

Here is the homework:

Reading: Read Chapters 16 and 17 in Hatchet-no questions. I told students to bring home their packets to show you their grade so far. Then you can look and see if they need to do over any questions that they didn't get full credit on. If they didn't put part of the question in the answer, they only get half credit. If they want to do it over, I will give them points back.

I also sent home a half sheet of paper explaining that we will watch the movie that goes with this book on Wed. afternoon.

Spanish: If your child has not written down the date in their Spanish notebook (they do this every day at the start of class) they need to catch up. Senora also told the kids to look up on the internet what "Autumn" is in Spanish. Just write it in their agenda. She told the kids who didn't have internet access to stop at her office right at the end of school to look it up in a dictionary.

Other: Patrol meeting tomorrow at lunch recess. I will be handing out patrol schedules for October on Friday. If your child signed up for patrols and isn't on the list for Oct., they will get a turn another month.

Football!!!

I got to spend a little bit of time at the football game on Saturday. The Badgers team has many students from BDM 5th grade on it. From what I saw-you guys were doing great!

September 19th

Our Friday went well. I did send home a note with about 9 students that did not finish Hatchet homework. If your child has one of those notes, please sign it and return it Monday.

homework:

*Monday is library

*Study for Science Quiz on Monday-they should have a study guide with them

We got to meet Isaiah today-he did great, and we are glad that he is in our class!!!

Mrs. Tegge

September 18th

Today the class went on a 30 minute walk with Mr. Breaker while I was at a meeting. The entire school got to do this physical activity today!

Homework tonight:

*Reading: Read chapters 14 and 15 and do questions. I will collect packets tomorrow, so make sure any blank questions up until chapter 15 are done in the Hatchet Packet.

*Look through the Thursday Folder, sign and return. There are a lot of papers, including fundraiser information.

*Some students had to take home Spanish tonight-they need to have at least 9 dates written in their Spanish notebook. If they had less than 9 they needed to bring their notebook and calendar home with them to finish 9. The Spanish teacher checked their agenda to see if they wrote it in-if they are done with it, they didn't have to write it in their agenda.

There is a mistake on my Thursday Fridge Note. I had the students cross it out. I was unable to do a Science study guide for a quiz today, so I will do it tomorrow and they can study over the weekend.

Today was Zach Eriksen's last day at BDM. He is moving to Highlands Elem in Appleton. Good luck Zach!!!!

On Monday we will be getting a new student. His name is Isaiah Dexter. He is coming to us from Appleton.

Tomorrow is Friday!!! Yea!!!!

September 17th

Today's homework:

*Read chapters 10 and 11 in Hatchet, and do the questions in the packet. If your child didn't do the questions for chapters 6 and 7, they need to be done as well. I will collect the packet on Friday to grade.

* Band students that have Thursday lessons need to bring their instruments tomorrow

* GET AGENDA SIGNED!!!! I will be giving out initials tomorrow to students who do not get their parents to sign their agenda!

*Study Spelling-test tomorrow.

*Wear tennis shoes because they will be walking with Mr. Breaker for a bit tomorrow.

*Spanish-sing the song on the sheet and sign the song sheet or the agenda to tell that they did this!

Have a great night!

September 16th

Today I had a substitute in class so I could test every student's reading level. Each time I went into the room, the class seemed to be on task-so great job!!! We also had picture day, and Mitchell brought in a yummy snack for his birthday!

Homework for tonight:

*Read chapters 6 and 7 in Hatchet, and do questions in the Hatchet Packet. The students did have some time to do work on this in class. Make sure that all answers have part of the question in them!!! I went and graded chapter 2 and 4 questions. If your child got 1 out of 2 points, it means they didn't put part of the question in their answer. They can always fix these mistakes and get points back.

Mrs. Tegge

September 15th

Hello all! I hope that you all had a nice weekend. Our Monday went pretty well-although there is still a lot of talking going on in class!

Here is the homework tonight:

*Picture Day is tomorrow at 10am. If your child wants to dress up and bring extra clothes to change into, that is fine. Money is due for that as well. I told students to get extra forms in the office. If you do not have one, you will have to stop in the office before 10 am to get one.

*Tomorrow I am doing reading testing for the class, so I will have a substitute. The homework is to think about how to act for a substitute.

*Spanish-If your child did not finish the Spanish weather flash cards in class, they need to finish it tonight!

I was pleased that 20 out of the 25 students had their Science Poster done for today-the original due date! Thanks for continuing to check your child's agenda!!!

September 12th

Thanks to all of the parents who came to our Hand in Hand orientation this morning! If you didn't make it I sent home papers with your child you can read over.

This weekend:

*Finish Science Poster about the 5 basic life functions. I had a handful of students finish it at school.

*Picture day is Tuesday-send money to school by Tuesday. If you lost your slip for ordering, write a note in your child's agenda and I will get you a new one on Monday.

*Patrol note is due Monday. This was sent home on Thursday.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, Sept. 11th

Happy Thursday!

I am looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at 8:15. Please come a few minutes early and sign in at the library.

Here is homework for tonight:

*Hatchet: If your child did not finish the first page of questions, or fill out definitions for at least ten vocabulary words, they need to finish this. We took notes on 26 vocabulary words during class time, but some students chose not to take notes. I will be collecting their Hatchet packets tomorrow.

*Strings pick up is tonight at Clovis Grove Elem. from 2:45-6

* The book order is due tomorrow. I will send it through the internet, and it will come within a week.

*I sent home papers in the students' Thursday Folder tonight. Please go through the papers and send back any that need to be signed. Then sign and date the folder and send that back to school by Monday.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Tegge

Sept. 10th

Here is today's homework:

* Read chapters 4 and 5 in Hatchet. There will be a quiz tomorrow.

*Spelling test is tomorrow. Finish 5 sentences in cursive if they weren't finished in class.
(you can always leave the Spelling list stapled into their agenda since they bring their agenda home each night)

* Math studylink 1.3

* Science-finish writing on poster if it wasn't finished in class. Get photos, pictures from the computer, or from magazines of the living thing that you chose for your poster. Some students may be drawing pictures instead.

* String instrument pick-up is Thursday from 2;45-6b at Clovis Grove Elem.

*Hand in Hand Parent Orientation is Friday at 8:15. Meet in the library.

*Book Order is due Friday.

Today at recess we had some problems on the football field with students taunting or teasing kids if they didn't make a good play or a good call. Please talk with your child about sportsmanship. I do not want this to grow into a bigger issue.

Have a great night!

Our first class photo!

September 9th

Today was a nice cool day-very comfortable in our room :)

Here is the homework for tonight:

*study Spelling. I just gave a list of "no excuse" words this week. I will start groups next week after I correct their testing from last week. Please have your child study their words on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tests will be on Thursdays. I always staple their list into their agendas on Tuesdays.

* Read chapter 2 in Hatchet and do the question in their Hatchet Packet. Please make sure they answer in a complete sentence. Your child might have read part of chapter 2 in class. They had about 5 minutes to start it.

* Book orders are due Friday.

*Look at the invitation your child made for you for Friday's Parent Orientation. I hope you can make it to that event!

Have a great night!

September 8th

Hello! Our Monday sure went fast! We had guidance and library for the first time. We will be having both every other week this year. We also had our "Teacher's Pet" time-like a superstar of the week. I am the teacher's pet this week, so I brought things to show. We picked a name today for next week, and it will be Matthew S. If your child is chosen to be the "Teacher's Pet" I will always send home a note a week in advance so you can be prepared.

Here is the homework tonight:

* studylink 1.2 in their Math packet. Please read the directions carefully! This is due tomorrow.
* picture day money is due by Sept. 16th, but you can send it early and I will keep it safe.
* book orders are due this Friday. Please write a check if you can to "Scholastic."
* Parent Orientation is this Friday. 5th grade goes first -so parents go to the library at 8:15. Childcare is provided, so you might have to come a few minutes earlier if you need to drop off children. If you cannot come, you can feel free to send another family member or friend to get the information.

That's all for now!

Mrs. Tegge

Sept. 5th

Thank you so much for going through the Thursday folders and signing them, and signing those agendas. Most of the class has gotten that done each day. This weekend some students have to finish taking notes from pg 2 of their Science book. Most of the class finished it during class time. Students also have to start thinking of a living thing they are going to do a poster on in Science next week. I sent home a book order that is due Friday, Sept. 12th. If you order books for your child, if you could write a check to Scholastic instead of sending cash, that would be h elpful to me. Also, Monday is a Packer day-so if your child has any Packer gear, or green and gold-have them wear it!

Have a great weekend-and feel free to leave comments on this blog!

Sept. 4th continued...

Here is our homework for tonight:

Decorate the front of your writing notebook with stickers, pictures, clippings, etc...

Do Mathboxes 1.1 in your Math Journal.

Have your parents go through your Thursday folder and sign and return any notes (picture day money, PG movie permission, etc.)

Hang your Thursday Fridge Note up someplace in your house.

Get your Agenda signed!

See you all tomorrow!

September 4th

Well, our first week of school is going along smoothly! I am very happy that it is not as hot as the first day was! I will be using this blog to post homework and other events going on in class. I will have something for you to sign if you are also willing to allow me to post photos of your child on the site. I will update this blog each day after school!

Thank you for checking and signing your child's agenda each night. It should never be blank-I do this with the class and they have to write everything down!!!!

5th Grade Picnic

I hope that all of you received the letter about the 5th grade picnic. It is on Thursday, August 21st from 5:30-7 at the BDM Pavillion. We will have the hot dogs and buns, you will need to bring a drink and anything else you want. RSVP to the email or phone number on the note. Let me know if you have any questions. I will be using this blog during the year to post homework and other announcements.

Hope to see you soon!

Mrs. Tegge

Summer!

I hope that you are all having a great summer so far! Post what you are doing!!! I am keeping busy with my daughters and pets as always!

Mrs. Tegge

June 4th, 2008

Today's trip to Tundra Lodge went really well. The kids had fun and behaved! Tomorrow is our talent show in the afternoon and evening. Ask your child if they need to bring an extra bag tomorrow to take home the stuff left in their desks and lockers.

June 2nd, 2008

Today we spent most of the day finishing up some Math, listening to a book on tape, and cleaned out our desks. The countdown is on....

Only a few kids still have overdue books that I still need, and we almost have all of the money for the Tundra Lodge trip.

Remember that Friday's dismissal time is 11am.

June 1, 2008

It is funny that I started this blog the last week of school-a parent suggested it, and I think I will use it more for next year!

Upcoming events this week are: Tundra Lodge trip on Wednesday, Talent Show on Thursday(1:30 and 6:30), and 11am dismissal on Friday.