Thursday, December 15, 2011

12-15-11

Today we cleaned desks! They needed it!!!

Homework:

Reading: 20 minutes

Math: finish Hwk 4.4 if you didn't finish it in class-practice math facts, our 2 minute timing is tomorrow

Spelling: test tomorrow

Other:
1-2 stamps
Concert Monday at 7-be here no earlier than 6:40
Popcorn money
Gift for exchange due Monday
Music green slips for Maplewood due ASAP!!!!

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

12-14-11

Homework:

Read 20 minutes

Do math timing #3 for practice, get Math Unit 3 test signed and return

Correct your spelling sentences for tomorrow-rewrite the ones with errors.

Band sheet due tomorrow
Concert next Monday-be here no earlier than 6:40
Exchange gift due Monday
1-2 stamps

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

12-13-11

Today the class practiced singing a song about a large family in Spanish class. I posted two videos of some groups. Nice singing guys!

Homework:

SPelling:finish sentences tonight. Have an adult help you check for errors.

Math: get Unit 3 test signed and return to me ASAP! Practice facts.

Reading: 20 minutes

Other:
1-2 stamps
ruler and protractor
concert next Monday at 7pm

Videos


Monday, December 12, 2011

12-12-11

Today we learned about St. Lucia Day which is celebrated on Dec. 13th-which used to be the winter solstice until the Gregorian calendar was changed long ago.

Homework:

Reading:read 2o minutes. I will collect the book it calendars next week.

Math: Test signed and returned-it was sent home Friday

Other: gift for exchange due Monday
Wrapping paper donations
Bring in 1-2 stamps for letters

Thursday, December 8, 2011

12-8-11

Today we had the music groups from the middle school come to put a concert so students could make a more informed choice of what they want to take at Maplewood next year. A bright green note was sent home last week that needs to be filled out ASAP about what music class your child wants to be in next year. Please try to find this note and return it to school.

Homework:

Reading: Read 20 minutes

Spelling: rewrite the sentences that have mistakes on them on the same paper I handed back today and return them to me tomorrow.

Science: finish up your Matter packets if you were not done in class. These are going to be used for an open-note quiz tomorrow.

Other:
bring 1-2 stamps to school
bring in a roll of wrapping paper if you can donate one
Deck the Halls at BDM tonight from 6-7:30
Music instrument trial at Clovis from 4:30-6 if you want to try out instruments you are interested in for next year.
Book order for Dec due tomorrow-online or handed in

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

12-7-11

Today we talked about the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. We watched a video and looked at some maps. I added a link to a map that we looked at on the internet today. Check it out!

I have been having major issues with homework completion. Over half of the class did not have their spelling sentences and Math homework completed from last night. I do the agenda with them each night before we leave. Please let me know if your child is not bringing home any homework. If they say they are done, you might want to require them to bring it home to be checked by you.

Homework:

Spelling: Study for test on Friday

Reading: 20 minutes and finish Choose Your Own Book Packet-it will be handed in tomorrow

Other:
Bring 1-2 stamps for your business letter ASAP!
Deck the Halls is Thursday from 6-7:30
Make sure you have a ruler and protractor!

Monday, December 5, 2011

12-5-11

Today we worked on writing and editing our holiday traditions piece.

Homework:

Spelling: Priscilla, Autumn, Elijah, Julia, Brad, Hadassah, and Asher-you need to finish correcting your spelling sentences from last week-due tomorrow!

Other: Bring 1-2 stamps to school!
Book orders due Friday
Deck the Halls is this Thursday
Tech notes still needed from Elijah, Priscilla, Hunter, and Julian

Friday, December 2, 2011

12-2-11

Today we wondered why the abbreviation for "pounds" is "lbs". We looked it up and found out that the word pounds is derived from the latin word "libra" which means weight. I never knew that! I always had wondered, so I am glad we looked it up!

Homework:

Reading:
read 20 minutes. I handed out new Book It reading calendars to students who wanted them.

Spelling: If you did not finish fixing your spelling sentences that were due today, please have an adult help you this weekend.

Other: book orders due Dec. 9th-next Friday
bring 1-2 stamps to school next week for our business letters.
Hand in the green music choice note for Maplewood to me ASAP! I sent it home Thursday

Thursday, December 1, 2011

12-1-11


Today we got to get together with the other 5th grade classes and work on our Deck the Halls project. Deck the Halls is next Thursday, Dec. 8th-families and students get to decorate our school with projects, and make their own!

Homework:

Math: Math packet is due Friday if you didn't already hand it in.

Reading: Book it calendar due tomorrow

Spelling: Fix sentences-if you have a sticker on yours, you can fix it for E-tickets, but if you don't want that, you don't need to hand them back in. Study for test tomorrow.

Other:

Technology notes signed and returned by tomorrow
Book order due next Friday, Dec. 9th
Bring 2 stamps into school next week

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