11-30-10

Today we presented our Reading projects. Most students were finished. Each student got the chance to "grade" 8 of the projects. I will be compiling a list of these comments and sending them home in a week or so to get signed. We had a lot of absent students today, so it will take a few days to get it all done.

Speaking of absent students, I reminded the kids today how important hand washing, coughing into sleeves, and wiping desks at the end of the day is to prevent the spread of germs.

Homework:

Spelling: Write 5 of your words in cursive sentences for tomorrow.

Social Studies: Current events due tomorrow.

Math: Homework 3.1 (not remembering)

Other:
Snowpants, mittens, hats, and boots need to be at school every day now.

I am still in need of tan burlap. 2 yards will do just fine.

I have enough ice cream lids, but please continue to send them in all year, I like to stockpile them! Thanks to all parents who have donated yarn, beads, ice cream tops, etc to me so far! I really appreciate it!!!

Book orders due Friday. If you go online, there are three tabs to look through book orders. If you click on the third tab and scroll down to the Holiday Gift Books, that is one of them. The other 2 are under the arrow and lucky tabs. Remember, books make great gifts! :)

11-29-10

Today we made "Elf Glyphs." We are using them for Deck the Halls and we will be making them with our kindergarten pals on Friday.

Homework:

Reading: We will be presenting our Reading projects tomorrow. Today we made sure all students understood what they needed to do and got our peer grading sheets ready. I am excited to see all of the projects!!!

Math: We had a test today-so no homework.

Spelling: study list-they are all in SpellingCity.com-the link is on my blog.

Other: Book order is due Friday-it is online.
Snowpants and Boots are needed every day now. If they don't have them next week they will be missing recess.

11-23-10

Sorry I didn't post yesterday! It was a crazy day in the afternoon and I didn't get time!

Today we worked on making projects for Deck the Halls which is coming up soon! We also took a Science Quiz on cells and learned about Puritan law.

Homework:
Math: Unit 2 test Monday-study Unit 2 test in your Math Journal at least once over break!

Social Studies: NO current events tonight!

Reading: Project Due Monday-must show the main idea of your book.

Other:
Book orders due Dec 3rd
Hats and mittens required when temp is freezing or below-snowpants and boots are required starting Monday for warmth.
11am dismissal tomorrow

11-19-10

Today we had our kindergarten pals. We made turkey hats-they turned out really cute!

Homework:

Reading: bring supplies for project.

Other:
book order due Dec 3rd
half day next Wed.
Squeaker note due Monday

11-18-10

Today we cleaned our desks! Boy did they need it! :) Miss Nussbaum also changed around the seating arrangement.

Homework:

Math: finish up any missing homework and remembering through 2.5. I will be collecting the packets tomorrow to check on the students' progress.

Lang. Arts: Read your poem to an adult and get it signed for tomorrow.

Reading: Gather supplies for your project and bring them to school.

Other:
book order due Dec 3rd
11 am dismissal next Wed.
Squeaker notes due Monday

Medal of Honor Winner 11-16-10

11-17-10

Sorry for no post yesterday! It was a crazy day filled with meetings for me and an assembly for the students.

Today we had a little difficulty with current events. I had 7 kids not have them. For those 7 I am sending home notes to be signed by parents. Current events are every Tuesday night, so it should not be a surprise.

We continued with our Science group presentations today. The kids have a lot of information about their cell organelles. I am hoping to finish up this unit by next week.

I have a list of craft supplies that I need for Dec. on my Fridge Note from last week. I am still in need of these things. I will put it on the Fridge Note tomorrow. One thing I really need are the covers to ice cream buckets. I have 16 and I need at least 32. Please send them in if you are able.

Homework:

Spelling: study for test tomorrow

Lang Arts: Finish your turkey paragraph rough draft

Math: Finish Homework and Remembering 2.5 for tomorrow.

Reading: get your supplies for your reading project-we will be using work time this week and next.

Other: We watched the video of the first living person in over 40 years to be awarded the Medal of Honor. I posted it on our blog if you are interested.

How to Make a Cornucopia

11-15-10

Today we got a Thanksgiving Spelling list because next week is too short to do it :). We talked about what the word "cornucopia" means. We found out that in latin Cornu means "horn" and copia means "plenty". That is where we get the term "horn of plenty." The cornucopia comes from greek mythology, but today it symbolizes Thanksgiving and the harvest. I found a video on the web showing how to make a cornucopia for decoration. I am going to try to get it on the blog.

Homework:

Spelling: finish 11 cursive sentences. Have an adult help you check them over. You must do the corrections by erasing and correcting, NO PEN! Adults can help you, but should not write on your paper. Then have the adult sign the sentences.

Reading: finish your book.

Science: presentations about organelles are tomorrow-be ready!

Other:
11am dismissal Wed., Nov 24th

11-12-10

Today we checked out books to read to our kindergarten pals. We spent time looking through our books to think of questions to ask them while we were reading, and practiced with a 5th grade partner. Then we got to read to our pals at 2:00.

Homework:

Science: finish your part of the Science group project. Students had time in class to talk with their group to see what still needed to be done. Everything is due on Monday.

Reading: read your chapter book and put sticky notes on important parts.

Math: Homework 2.4, you do not have to do remembering.

11-11-10

Our Veterans Day assembly went very well. My students gave the veterans who came letters that thanked them for their service.

Homework:

Spelling: I will give the fun spelling test tomorrow, we forgot to do it today :)

Lang Arts: Read poem to an adult and get signed.

Reading: Read your book for 15 minutes

Science: Bring any model supplies

Other:
Book order due Tomorrow-if you are ordering online, please do it tonight.

Mr. Neebel Visits

11-10-10

Today we took the last part of the WKCE!!! If your child missed any parts of the test, they will be taking them in the next week or so. This afternoon my dad, Mr. Neebel, came to talk about his time in the Vietnam War. He had to bring in his old slide projector because I couldn't find the nice DVD I made a year ago....but it was neat for the kids to see an "old fashioned" machine :). Ask your kids one thing they learned from his presentation.

We also had Mrs. Eickelberg come for Junior Achievement. She has one class left to teach us. It was a busy day!!

Remember, if you are a veteran, or know a veteran who could come, come to our Veterans Day Assembly tomorrow in the commons from 9-9:30.

Homework:

Spelling: study-test tomorrow

Math: make sure HWK and Remem 2.3 are both done. We will be moving on to 2.4 tomorrow.

Other:
Book orders due Friday!

11-9-10

Today we took WKCE tests all afternoon. In the morning we got to watch half of a video on Arlington Cemetary. It is a very powerful video to watch around Veterans Day. We will finish it up soon.

Homework:

Social Studies: Current events

Math: finish HWK and Remem. 2.3 if you didn't last night.

Other: Book order due Friday

Conferences tonight:

3:30 Erik
3:50 Utsav
4:10 Luis
4:30 Andy
5:30 AJ
5:50 Nick
6:10 Mikayla
6:30 Anmarie

Please let me know if you are unable to make it!

11-8-10

Today our class was very talkative, so I hope that tomorrow is a better day!

Miss Nussbaum came today-we welcome her to our class!

Homework:

Math: Homework and remembering 2.3

Reading: read for 10-15 minutes

Other: Book order due Friday
conferences tomorrow night

11-5-10

Utsav's Parapro Miss Aimee had her baby last night! His name is Xavier-mom and baby are doing well!

We took The WKCE Reading Part II test today. Mrs. Hess came after lunch to make up our guidance class that we missed yesterday while at the PAC. She explained to us about today's Pals lesson. Ask your student what we did with our pals today!

Your child needs to finish their rough draft of their letter to a Veteran this weekend. We talked about the format in class and had time to work on the opening, the first and second paragraphs. That leaves the third paragraph, and a quick closing. In all, the letter will be 5 short paragraphs.

Please use a pen and help them make some changes to spelling, indenting, etc. We will do more of this in class, but a start is appreciated!

Homework:

Lang. Arts: finish your thank you letter to a veteran rough draft over the weekend.

Other:
Book order due 11-12
Our student teacher, Miss Nussbaum, starts Monday.

11-4-10

Today we went to the PAC in the afternoon to see a dance troupe called Ailey II. Ask your child about it!!!!!

Homework:

Lang Arts: read poem and get it signed! Fill in the details portion of the "Thank You Veterans!" paper.

Other:
Book order due 11-12 I put the online code on the back of one order if you need it.
Thursday Folder signed and returned

11-3-10

Happy birthday Alex R.! Thanks for the big cookie treat!

Today we took the Reading part 1 WKCE test. We will be doing part two on Friday.

Tomorrow afternoon we are going to the Appleton PAC to see a dance production. This event was paid for by the PTO! Thanks PTO!!!! Have your child dress in clothing that is not dirty or holey for this trip :)

Homework:

Spelling: Test tomorrow

Other: PAC trip tomorrow PM-dress nicely

11-1-10

Happy November! Today we took a practice Reading test in preparation for the WKCE testing. We will be spreading out the Reading and Math tests over the next two weeks. Please make sure your children get enough rest and eat well to help them perform their best (although those things help every day, not just during testing).

Welcome to our new student Juan! He comes to us from Horizons Elem. in Appleton.

We do not have school tomorrow. Please remember to have your child write cursive sentences using the October 18th Spelling list. These are due in class on Wed.

Homework:

Spelling: cursive sentences using the October 18th list, and study words.

Other:
PAC trip Thursday pm. Dress nicely :)
Our student teacher, Miss Nussbaum, starts on Monday!