Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

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.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

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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!

Monday, November 19, 2012

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

Friday, November 16, 2012

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!!!!

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

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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


Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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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





Friday, November 9, 2012

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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


Thursday, November 8, 2012

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!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

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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


Monday, November 5, 2012

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.


Thursday, November 1, 2012

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