Holiday Concert Pictures

12-21-12

Today we talked about a few more holidays around the world and Senora played a video talking about Christmas in Mexico.  It told about Las Posadas, Christmas, and The Three Kings Day.  Then we had to do some business-we took a Math test and a Social Studies Quiz.  All of that was topped off with a school sing along and our party. I will try to post pictures of that soon.

Please don't forget to make sure your students have the correct clothing for winter.  I appreciate it!!!!

Homework:

I will be correcting Math tests, final narratives, and Social Studies Quizzes over break, so expect those to come home to be signed the week we come back to school.

Other than that-no homework! Enjoy your break! See you on January 2nd!!!!

12-19-12

Happy Birthday to Alex and Ross!  Thanks for the yummy cookie cake from Alexa!

If we have a snow day tomorrow....I will see you on Friday.


Homework:

Math: keep studying for the test using the workbook, multiple choice test, or worksheets that you have done.

Social Studies: quiz tomorrow-look over your study guide.  You can use your text on the quiz.

Writing: 2 final narratives due Friday. I had all students that are not done with this take them home tonight to work on just in case there is a snow day!

Other: food for the party

12-18-12

Thanks to all who came to the concert last night! It went really well!  Today we went to the library and Art.  We also had our Junior Achievement volunteer come in at the end of the day.

Homework:

Math: use the answer key with HWK 3.13 to re-do problems that you did incorrectly.  Go over your multiple choice practice test that we took today. Correct the ones you got incorrect-show your work!!!!  We will be taking the test Thursday or Friday, so all practice is important.

Writing: final drafts of your 2 narratives are due Friday.  If you feel like you can't finish them in class in the next two days, work on them at home.

Other: Party notes sent home today as a reminder for goodies you signed up to bring on Friday!  Our party will be from 2:20-3.

12-17-12

We have our concert tonight! The 5th graders should be here no earlier than 6:40 up in their classroom.  After the concert, come and pick them up in their classroom.

Homework:

Math: Homework 3.13 due tomorrow.  If you didn't finish HWK/REM 3.12 over the weekend, finish it tonight!

Reading: Read 20 minutes

Writing: finish 2 narratives if you are not done.

Other: concert tonight-6:40 in our room.  Winter clothing, egg cartons,

12-14-12

Today the class did a nice  job in the computer lab staying at a level zero.  They also did a nice job as a whole for our guest teacher yesterday afternoon while I was at a training.

Homework:

Other: Class Dojo reports ( the one in color) due back signed by Monday. Winter clothing required every day.

Math: Homework 3.12 due Monday

Music: Concert Monday night!!!!

12-12-12

Today we had Guidance and Spanish. The day went a lot smoother than yesterday :)

Homework:

Writing: 2 narratives due Friday with planning sheets. Use the rubric to make corrections.

Math: HWK 3.11 all, Rem 3.11 7-12. Double check 1-6 for errors because I am grading that for the gradebook.

Late work (3.10) is due tomorrow

Other: Winter clothes, yarn, computer surveys, maplewood music note

12-11-12

Today we stopped class to have lectures about not doing things that others tell you to do, especially to hurt a person's feelings, not having outbursts of anger when you don't get your way, and not to push and shove others.  Whew! I hope that tomorrow brings less of these talks.

Homework:

Other: middle school music notes, no present exchange, egg cartons needed, wear winter clothing, and tomorrow is Packer/sports gear day

Writing: 2 narrative rough drafts due Friday.

Math: HWK 3.10 due tomorrow

Social Studies: read page 188 in your textbook.

Teacher Elves

Simulator Pictures

These are pictures of the simulator that Mr. Tegge uses in his classes. Looks realistic from the inside, not so much from the outside....

12-10-12

Today we had a nice time in Music class, we practiced on stage for the upcoming concert.  The class earned an e-ticket from Mrs. Christensen for good behavior!!! Way to go!

Homework:

Math: REM 3.10-finish the page

Other: wear winter stuff to school, bring in $3-$5 gift for our party, Maplewood Music note due tomorrow!

Social Studies-we had read pg 179, but I forgot to remind them to take home the test, so we will do that tomorrow in class.

Weird Elves

Elves

Elves

Elves

Elves

Elves

Elves

12-5-12

Today we had Spanish class-the students all worked really well during that class!  We also did a lot better at lunchtime.

Homework:

Other: maplewood music slips due, book orders due Friday, Deck the Halls is on Thursday night, Craft supplies

Reading: 20 minutes.

12-4-12

I was a bit embarrassed at the behavior of the class for my sister during Junior Achievement today.  I had to deal with a situation in the hallway, and people inside the class were yelling and blurting out answers, and when they got into groups most groups were not on task.  Please discuss this with your children. I appreciate all of the students that were using the Eagle Way for our guest.

Homework:

Other: Book order due Friday-let me know if you are ordering gifts that your children shouldn't see.
Craft supplies for our project

Reading: bring in your November Book It calendar signed by Friday.  I gave out December calendars today.

Math: HWK 3.7 odd numbers only

Social Studies: read pages 186-191 in the textbook for tomorrow.

12-3-12

Today we had Music and Gym.  We also made paper wooden shoes in preparation for St. Nick's Day :)

Homework:

Other: Maplewood Music note due 12-11, craft supplies

Math: HWK 3.6 the ones circled in red pen

Reading: 20 minutes

11-28-12

Today we had students from the Maplewood band, orchestra, and chorus come to show us what each is like. Then we had a note sent home today that we need to fill out choosing what music choice we want when we go into 6th grade.  Please help your child fill this sheet out and return by Dec. 11th!

We also finished up our respect rap-you can have your student show you what that is on Google Drive.

Finally, we prepared our room to get new types of desks tomorrow.  I am excited to see how they work out!

Homework:

Math: HWK 3.4 (not REM side) due tomorrow

Reading: 20 minutes

Other: music slip for Maplewood, craft supplies for holiday craft.

Making Elf Glyphs last week in the commons

11-27-12

I was out yesterday-and the class did wonderful for the Guest Teacher!  I am so happy!!!  Great work!

Today the class had Art. We also started to learn about Jamestown in Social Studies.

Homework:

Other: reminder that starting tomorrow, you can no longer use the circle drive for drop offs or pick ups before and after school.

I am in need of tan burlap, ice cream bucket covers, tapestry needles, and red, white, and green yarn for a holiday project.

Math: None

Social Studies: read 182-185 in textbook for tomorrow.

11-20-12

Today we had Mrs. Eickelberg come in for Junior Achievement for the second time.  We also had Art. We talked about how important it is if we are standing in a line at a level zero in the hallway that we should then walk into the classroom at a level zero as well.  The class is working on this concept.

Homework:

Other: tomorrow is an 11am dismissal.  Then we have Thursday and Friday off of school.  You will need markers or crayons for tomorrow

Math: HWK 3.2 circled problems.  Make sure you use the unit fraction to help.

Reading: 20 minutes.

Science: study your study guide for tomorrow's quiz.  We will be taking it right away in the morning!

11-19-12

Today we started to write a short, funny essay for Thanksgiving. Tomorrow we will have Mrs. Eickelberg come in for Junior Achievement.

Homework:

Math: HWK/REM 3.1 (4-10 on Remembering). Get math test signed and returned.

Science: do your study guide at home in preparation for tomorrow.

Other: half day Wednesday, no school Thursday-Friday

Field of Honor-full video

Arlington

11-16-12

Happy birthday yesterday to Iliana! Thanks for the cupcake treat!

Today we finished watching the National Geographic video about Arlington Cemetery for Veterans Day.  I will post some clips from you tube on my blog for you to view.

Homework:

Math: Sign and return Unit 2 Math test by Monday.  Read parent letter for Unit 3

Reading: Read 20 minutes

Science: We will have our study guide and quiz on Matter next week.

Other: Remember that we have a half day next Wednesday, and off Thursday and Friday!  Class Dojo slips signed and returned by Monday-anybody who got the paper ones instead of email.

Literacy Night 2012

Congrats to Lizeth, who won a $50 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble, and Kelsey, who won a book!  Thanks for coming!!!!

11-14-12

Today we had a PBIS all-school assembly. We are still focusing on the idea of respect. Each class is going to come up with a "rap" that uses each of the letters in the word "RESPECT."  We started a Google Drive spreadsheet and I shared it with the class on their gmail email accounts.  Students can go into this spreadsheet and add ideas. We will then be compiling our rap in class.  The winning class in each grade level will have their rap composed and played for the school.

Homework:

Other: Book orders due Friday.  Literacy Night this Thursday.

Math: None

Reading: 20 minutes

11-13-12

Today we had an issue with homework completion.  Half of the class didn't have their homework done.  Please continue to check agendas.  If their agenda is blank, they didn't fill it out properly.  Usually I have the homework on my blog for you to check-yesterday I had an after school meeting, so I was unable to put it on.

Homework:

Writing: Anybody who didn't edit their final Google Drive writings with an adult at home last night, needs to do so tonight.

Reading:  Read 20 minutes

Math: Study practice test to prepare for tomorrow's test.

Science: Read pgs 354-357 in your Matter book for tomorrow

Other: Veteran's Day Packet-optional.  Work on at home.  Veterans Day interview-optional-work on at home.

Book order due Friday

Veterans Day-Mr. Neebel Visits

11-9-12

The chair stacking looked much better today!  Thanks for being respectful to materials in our school and making it easier for our room to be cleaned at night!

My sister, Mrs. Eickelberg, came into our class today to do Junior Achievement.  She will be coming in 6 times over the next 6 weeks. Today she talked about free enterprise and the difference between goods and services in a business.

Homework:

Other: DOJO slips signed if I don't have an email address for your parents.Book orders due Nov. 17th

Math: time test information signed and returned Monday

11-8-12

We finished our WKCE testing today-the class did great!  Please remember to check out classdojo-ask your child if they started an account.  It is working really well, and I started using it to mark if a child is late with homework.

Homework:

Other: RSVP for literacy night, book order due 11-15, popcorn Friday tomorrow

Math: HWK 2.9, and 2.8 for those of you who didn't finish it or rushed through it.

Chairs....yuck!

We need to do a better job of stacking chairs at the end of the day.....this is just plain messy!

11-7-12

Today we took the final Reading session of the WKCE and the first two Math sessions. We will finish the WKCE tomorrow with the last Math session.  I appreciate the kids working hard at their tests!!!

Homework:

Other: Class Dojo slips signed and returned.  Book orders due 11-16.

Math: HWK 2.8 1-12  REM 2.8 odd numbers only

11-5-12

Today we took our first two Reading sessions of the WKCE test. I think the kids really were trying hard to double check answers and go back to the passage to make sure their answers made sense.  We will be finishing Reading and then doing the first session of Math on Wednesday.

I sent out email Class Dojo reports today, and then I sent home papers ones as well.  Get the paper ones signed and email me if you didn't receive an email: teggek@mjsd.k12.wi.us

Homework:

Other: NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!
Book order due November 16th

Math: Pg 49 in WKBK for Wed.

11-1-12

Today we started a new thing called Class Dojo.  Watch the video I posted to learn more about it. Your child received a code from me to access their own avatar and information. I will also put a link to the site on my links to the right.  (http://student.classdojo.com)

When I click on a person using my phone, the kids don't know who it is for, but it makes a small ding or "uh oh" sound through the smartboard.  Sometimes during workshop time this noise tends to make some kids refocus.  We will see how it works and I will let you know how it is going.

Homework:

Other: baby photos and UNICEF due tomorrow, popcorn Friday

Math: HWK 2.7 due tomorrow. Time tests tomorrow-you might want to practice facts with your triangle cards.

Reading: 20 minutes-mark on your November calendar for Book It

Science: return Social Studies Quiz signed.  Read pages 351, 358, 359 in your Matter text.

Class Dojo Informational Video

Zhu Zhu Halloween Safety

Halloween Safety

10-31-12

Happy Halloween!  Be safe trick or treating tonight-remember the safety rules from Eagle Training today!

Homework:

Social Studies: get quiz signed and return

Reading: get Book It calendar signed and return

Other: baby photos and UNICEF due Friday

Pajama Day!

We all had fun with our Pajama Day that we earned with ten class E-tickets!  

Hurricane Sandy

1 Day Ago-Globe View

1 Day Ago

4 Days Ago 

10-30-12

I posted the Elements Song by the band They Might Be Giants to my blog.  Since we are working on that in Science class, it is a fun song to know. The video is cool too!  I also added a website called Little Alchemy that my daughter likes.  It kind of goes with what we are learning because you put two things together to make another-just like you can put elements together to make compounds etc.

Mr. Larson also came in to our class to talk about WKCE scores and why we should try our best when we take the WKCE tests next week.

I will also try to post satellite photos of Hurricane Sandy.  We looked at a few in class today.

Homework:

Math: cut out flash cards and put them in two ziploc bags.

Reading: Book-It calendar due tomorrow signed by an adult.

Science: Read pgs 348-349 for tomorrow.  Get Social Studies quiz signed and return ASAP

The Elements Song

10-29-12

Today we walked to the high school to see the Day of the Dead showcase in the gym.  This event is open to the public tonight from 5-7pm.  I put the photos we took on another post.

Homework:

Science: Read page 343 for tomorrow.

Math: None-we took the WKCE practice test today in class.

Reading: 20 minutes.  Signed Pizza Hut Book It calendar due Wednesday.

Other: UNICEF money and Baby Photos due Wednesday!  PJ day tomorrow-you can bring a blanket to use on the floor and a pillow if you want.

Day of the Dead Walking Field Trip

10-24-12

Today we had an all school assembly about Respect.  I posted the video our school made on our blog for you to see. We also had Guidance and Spanish classes today.  PBIS Eagle training was on how to line up after lunch recess using line basics.

Homework:

Other:
No school Thursday and Friday
Next Tuesday is a PJ/Sleeping bag day-the class voted because we earned ten class e-tickets
Monday is our walking field trip to the HS to see the Day of the Dead presentations in the gym-all students returned their permission slips.
Baby photos and UNICEF boxes due back to school by the 31st.

Spanish: bring a clipboard if you have one (or as many as you can) we can use them for our scavenger hunt papers for our trip to the HS Monday.

BDM Respect Video

10-19-12

Today we got to go into the computer lab and type some more of our pieces to publish on Google Drive.  If you have internet, your child can work on things kept there at your house. Have them show you!

Homework:

Math: correct your quick quiz with a pen and return on Monday.  Get your Math test signed and returned.

Reading: read 20 minutes and finish the pencil and pen part of your Biography poster for Monday.

PAC Trip

Our finished explorer map...

Here is an example of the explorer map that we worked on for the last week. It shows the routes of Columbus, Magellan, and Hudson.  They were all trying to find a shorter route to the Indies for trade purposes.

10-17-12

Today we talked about some vocabulary and other background information about the show we are seeing tomorrow at the PAC.  The musical is called Virtually Me.  Ask your child some things they learned about it today.  Please dress nicely for our trip. We will be leaving on the bus at 8:55 and getting back to BDm around 11:30.

Homework:

Math: HWK/REM 2.4  Finish the HWK and REM side-we did some in class.

Other: PAC trip tomorrow, book order due Friday, PBIS Family Night Thursday at 6:15

Reading: 20 minutes

Flowers in Spanish Class

10-16-12

Today we learned about the difference between an autobiography and a memoir.  See if your child can tell you some differences.

We also talked about how the behavior was yesterday for our Guest Teacher and tried to come up with a personal list to work on for the next time we might have one.

Homework:

Other: Day of the Dead walking field trip slip due Friday
Book order due Friday
Baby photos/UNICEF due 10-31

Math: HWK 2.3 even  numbers only.  REM 2.3 1, 2, 4, 5

Social Studies: Read pgs 174-175 in text

Reading: 20 minutes

10-15-12

Today we had Mrs. McKinght as our guest teacher. I hope all went well!!!

Homework:

Other:
 Baby photos and UNICEF boxes due 10-31
Book orders due Friday
Day of the Dead walking field trip form due Friday

Math:
 HWK/REM 2.2

Reading:
20 minutes-mark on your Book It calendar

10-12-12

Today we had a tornado drill-ask your children what we did for it.  We also talked about a situation that a note was sent home about today. Please talk to your kids and make a plan just in case they were ever locked out of your house etc.

Homework:

Math: cut apart the cards on the pages you ripped out and put them in the ziploc bag. Bring back for Monday.

Other: Guest teacher on Monday-please behave!
Baby photos and UNICEF due 10-31, Book orders due 10-19

Have a great weekend!!!

Making Flowers for Day of the Dead

10-11-12

Today we had a short morning.  We discussed how our Math workshop is going to look and sound and then we learned how to play "War" using flash cards.  We also got some papers for the Book-It reading program through Pizza Hut. Read the parent letter that I sent home and see the calendar in your child's agenda.  We also learned how to respond in writing to a current event.

Homework:

Math: finish HWK/REM 2.1 if you didn't last night

Reading: 20 minutes

Social Studies: Read ps 152-153 in your textbook

Other: Baby photos/UNICEF due 10-31, Book orders due 10-19, Popcorn Friday tomorrow, conferences today-see Fridge Note for times.

10-10-12

Today Mrs. McNight was our guest teacher. Most of the class was very helpful and respectful. Some of the class still needs to work on their Eagle Way skills for adults at BDM. I will be discussing this at conferences.

Tomorrow are the first round of conferences:

1-1:20 Brandon
1:20-1:40 Madison
1:40-2 Scarlett
2:40-3 Leo
3-3:20 Ryan
3:40-4 colton
4-4:20 Ross

5-5:20 Scottie
5:20-5:40 Layla
5:40-6 Iliana
6-6:20 August
6:20-6:40 Autumn
6:40-7 Bridgett
7-7:20 Destiny
7:20-7:40 Alexa

If you can't make it, please email or text me 277-0640  teggek@mjsd.k12.wi.us

Homework:

Math: HWK/REM 2.1

Social Studies: Current event to share

Other: Baby photos and UNICEF due 10-31

10-9-12

Today a large protion of the class had a really hard time with following rules. I am not sure if it was the rain or what. We have had indoor recess twice before, and my class behaved nicely. Today, at least half of the class was running around and using the document camera on my computer-they all know that they shouldnot be by my desk or computer during indoor recess. I still have some students telling the supervisors they do not need to listen to them because they are not their mother or teacher.
I find this very disrespectful behavior.  Please talk to your child about how to behave for any adult at BDM. I have a Guest Teacher tomorrow because I am in a meeting. Mrs. McKnight was here the last time, so she knows the students and they know her. I am expecting exceptional behavior for her tomorrow.

Homework:

Other: Conferences this Thursday for half the class, baby photos and UNICEF due 10-31, book orders due 10-19

Social Studies: Read pages 150-151 in text book for tomorrow

10-8-12

Today we learned about how to use transitional words in our writing and how to compare and contrast themes in different texts.

Homework:

Math: Study pages 31-32 for the Unit 1 test tomorrow-no fact practice.

Other: Baby photos and UNICEF money due 10-31, Book orders due 10-19, conference slips due ASAP

Reading: 20 minutes

10-4-12

Today was a busy day!  Conference slips and school pictures went home tonight. Please sign the conference slips and get them back to me ASAP.  If the time/date doesn't work, please let me know by email or note.  If you want your child to get retakes, retake day is October 24th. Send back the envelope with the pictures inside and I can keep it safe for them to hand in when they get the retakes done.

Homework:

Other: Thursday Fridge Note will go home tomorrow....
UNICEF boxes due Oct 31st
Baby pics for the yearbook due Oct. 31st
Book orders due October 19th-online code for first time users is GTNGK

Math: pg 27 in workbook.  Finish division timing.

Social Studies: read the Columbus poem and get it signed by the listener (optional)

Reading: read 20 minutes

10-2-12

Today we had to have discussions about keeping our hands to ourselves, even if it is not hitting etc.

We also got our 8th class e-ticket from Mrs. Pomplun who was impressed with how our class was on task in Math class.  I think this means freezy pops from Mr. Larson are in our future!


Homework:

Math: finish subtraction, do HWK1.10 and show your work in your Math notebook.

Reading: read 20 minutes

Writing: try out Spellingcity.com for fun! BDM5th is the username and password.

Social Studies: Map activity-read directions carefully and use the map for help!

Other: conference time slips due tomorrow...

9-28-12

Today we had a productive day in all subjects.  The one place that we had some issues was at lunch. I had reports of students spitting-I think in the commons.  I discussed how spitting, especially at people, is highly inappropriate in school or beyond.  The other issue is lining up with line basics after lunch recess. The supervisors told me that some kids were making comments liek they were 5th graders and didn't need to follow the rules, or they couldn't line up in line basics. Please discuss these issues with your child. If they are not involved, helping them to know how to be a positive leader in class would be helpful to me!

Homework:

Reading: 20 minutes

Other: conference time slips due

9-27-12

I am back after two days of Math training.  I will be at this training for 2 days in October as well.  The class did have some issues with respecting our Guest teacher the first day.  I am hoping that on other days I have a guest teacher, students will be able to be leaders and show others how to follow the Eagle Way.

Homework:

Other: return conference time preference sheet by tomorrow
Fundraiser order forms and money is due tomorrow
Popcorn Friday tomorrow-25 cents a bag!

Math: Do 1-6 on page 21 in Math workbook.  Finish time test packet- I will collect it tomorrow.

Reading: 20 minutes

9-24-12

Sorry for the late post. I will have a guest teacher in my room Tuesday and Wednesday this week while I am being trained for a Math assessment. I will be at BDM, so I can keep tabs on what is going on in the class. If I don't post to my blog, that might be why.

Homework:

Math: HWK/REM 1.7 due Tuesday, finish Addition time test.

Science: Read pgs 38-39 in preparation for tomorrow's lesson

Reading 20 minutes

9-21-12

Happy Birthday Autumn and Klayton who had birthdays this week!  Thank you to both of you for the treats you brought in for the class. Also, Jason had a great week as our first student "BFF."  Thank you for your treat as well. We enjoyed hearing you share about the objects you brought in!

We took our last MAP test today-it was on language usage. I will send home a report soon showing their scores along with a goal sheet so they can set a goal for the next MAP test in the winter.  During parent/teacher conferences in October I can go over any questions you might have about the MAP tests.

Homework:

Math: HWK/REM 1.6 due Monday, buy flash cards

Other: Patrols still on duty next week

Reading: 20 minutes

9-20-12

Today we took our Math MAP test on the computer. Our last one, the Language portion will be taken tomorrow from 2-3pm.

Homework:

Math: HWK/REM 1.5-I told kids to take home their journals so they could have examples of how to do the problems.  Finish Division time test sheet.  Flash cards.

Reading: 20 minutes

Other: Book orders due tomorrow
MAP Language test 2-3 pm Friday
Thursday Folders signed and returned by Monday

9-19-12

Today we had picture day and Guidance class for the first time this year!  We had share time, and then Mrs. Hess read a book to the class.  Ask your child what it was about!  Also, Ross wore the Peanut Butter Jelly shirt....ask your child what that means....

Homework:

Other: book orders due Friday
           Math MAP Test tomorrow from 11-12

Math: finish multiplication sheet. NO HWK/REM tonight, bring in flash cards

Reading: 20 minutes

9-18-12

We took our Reading MAP test today on the computers.  I think the class really focused and tried their best on the test.  We will be doing Language and Math on Thursday and Friday.

We are still working on being at a level zero during transition times in class and during reading and writing workshop.  Most of the class has this rule down, but some still need to follow it. Ask your child how that is going for them.

Homework:

Other: Picture Day tomorrow!!!!
           Book orders due Friday
           Patrols continue being at your posts

Math: finish addition and subtraction sheets. No HWK/REM.  We still need flash cards!

Reading: 20 minutes

9-17-12

Sorry for posting so late!  Today we talked a bit about our upcoming Reading MAP test tomorrow.  Reading questions over to make sure you understand them, and going back to look at the reading passage for answers can both help.

Homework:

Math: HWK/REM 1.4, addition facts sheet

Reading: 20 minutes, MAP test tomorrow

Other: Stevie B's BDM night

9-14-12

Today we had our first fire drill. We went over the procedures and the class did a nice job following them.  I reminded them to talk to people at home for a plan that you use at your house in case a fire starts.

Homework:

Reading: 20 minutes

Math: fill in division answers if you didn't already, get flash cards

Other: Book Order due the 21st, Fundraiser going on

Microscopes!

Our class got to do a microscope lab this week!