12-19-13

Today we got to see the HS band, swing choir, and orchestra in a concert after lunch.  The 5th grade did a wonderful job of using concert etiquette!

Tomorrow we have a sing-along at 9am with the entire school, and then our winter party at 2:00.

Homework:

Other: remember food etc for the party.

12-18-13

The class, for the most part, was behaved for the Guest Teacher that was in my room on Monday and Tuesday while I was at Math training.

Our winter party will be held at 2 pm on Friday. There will be a school sing along at 9 on Friday, and the High School musicians are coming to play a concert Thursday at 1.

Homework:

Math: practice facts

Reading: read 20 minutes, practice fun spelling words.

Other: bring in gift for exchange-it is due now.  Bring in food etc for the party.

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12-11-13

Today we studied proverbs that we use in the English language.  I shared a Google Drive document with everyone if they want to add in any proverbs that their family uses.

Homework:

Reading: read 20 minutes, sort spelling words, add proverbs to Google Drive

Math: None

Other:  gift exchange gift due 12-18, Afterbeat sign ups due 12-20

12-9-13

Today we watched part of a video on Pearl Harbor because it was the anniversary of this historic event this past Saturday.

Homework:

Math: Homework 3.3 due tomorrow

Reading: Read 20 minutes, sort Spelling words, make sure your family tradition rough draft is all done.

Other: winter weather clothing required, gift for gift exchange due Dec. 18th.  Afterbeat form due Dec. 20, Maplewood Music note due.

St Nick and 1st grade pals

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12-6-13

Today we met with our first grade pals and made holiday cards to send over to US troops serving our country.

Homework:

Math: if you didn't do last night's homework-answering one of the questions we glued into our Math notebook, do that over the weekend.

Reading: Read 20 minutes. Finish your adventure book. Finish your family tradition rough draft if you haven't yet.

Other:  Maplewood Music Slip due.  Afterbeat sheets due by the 20th.  Gift exchange gift due 12-18 $3-$5.  I need more big needles for yarn-the bigger the better!  We are starting our project on Monday.

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12-5-13

Happy Birthday Malina!  Thanks for the yummy cupcakes you brought for the class.  Today we talked about how the windchill was below zero, so it is important to wear your winter clothing!

Homework:

Math: return signed Unit 3 Math test.  Do one written problem in your notebook for tomorrow.

Reading: Read 20 minutes. Finish your adventure book if you didn't already. Finish writing your rough draft of a winter family tradition.  You can type it in Google Drive and share it with me if you want.

Other: Maplewood music sheets due. Afterbeat music lesson sheets due 12-20. Gift exchange gift due 12-18

11-26-13

Today it was coooooold outside!  Remember that when there is snow on the grass, you need boots and snowpants to go out onto the field or equipment.

Tomorrow is a late start Wednesday.

Homework:

Reading: spelling test tomorrow

Math: remember posters if you didn't today.

Other: Maplewood music sheets due.

11-25-13

Today we had to remind a lot of the class about what to wear in freezing weather. Please check your child's agenda for a slip saying what they were missing.  Let me know if you need help getting these supplies.

Homework:

Reading: read 20 minutes, study fun spelling words

Math: practice presenting your poster for tomorrow.

Other: Late start Wed, no school Thursday and Friday-Maplewood music notes due now!

11-20-13

Our class won the Spanish Award (Sombrero) and the Music Award (Fancy Recorder) this week. These are traveling trophies given to classes that have followed the Eagle Way. We have also received the Art and Phy Ed awards different weeks!

Today we spent time in the computer lab, Library, and Spanish class.  Look at your child's agenda for the learning targets for the day.

Homework:

Math: None

Reading: 20 minutes, sort words, finish newspaper typing in Google Drive tonight

Other: Maplewood music slip due!

11-19-13

Today we learned more about using commas after yes and no at the beginning of a sentence.  We also moved desks around at the end of the day.

Homework: Math: study for test pgs 55-56 in workbook

Reading: 20 minutes, sort spelling

Other: normal start tomorrow, return Maplewood music sheets.

PBIS Lesson

11-18-13

Today we sang a song about commas set to the song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen. We might make a video of us singing it after we practice more.  We also talked about what a protagonist in a story is, and focused on subtracting whole and decimal numbers in Math.

We also got a visit from the Maplewood music department. I will send home the option form for music choices tomorrow.  These need to be filled out and signed ASAP!

Homework:

Reading: Read 20 minutes

Other: Show your parents the learning targets you wrote in your agenda.

11-14-13

Happy Birthday Chloe! Thanks for the cookies!  Today we started our matter unit in Science.

Homework:

Math: HWK 2.8-we did it in class, but help them check it over.

Reading: Read 20 minutes, battle of the books slip due

Other: Popcorn money, Book orders due

"Meet the Elements"

11-12-13

Today my dad, Mr. Neebel, came to talk to the class for Veterans Day-a day late. The class was very well-behaved and asked great questions. They also did a great job helping out at the Veterans Day assembly yesterday.

Homework:

Reading: read 20 minutes, Veterans Day oral history, Battle of the Books slip due Monday.

Other: Book order due Friday, late start Wed.

11-7-13

Today we typed some thank you letters to veterans in the computer lab. We will be giving them out at our assembly on Monday.  We also got ready to read some books about Veterans Day to our 1st grade pals tomorrow. We are teaming up with Mrs. Uecker's class to do activities a few times a month.

Homework:

Reading: 20 minutes, Veterans Day Oral history, stars for the assembly.

Math: None

Other: popcorn Friday, red, white, and blue day on Monday, family math and literacy night tonight from 4:45-7:30.  If you RSVPd, you can come for the food, if not, you can still come for the activities.

Junior Achievement Web Activity

11-6-13

We are done with WKCE testing!!!!  Now we just have to wait until Friday to see who wins the grand prize in our raffle!

Our class made it into the Neenah News Record with an article about our trip to the Menasha Historical Society!  Here is a link on the internet.http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013311060126   If you have any copies of the news record, send them to school so our students can see!

Homework:

Reading: 20 minutes, Veterans Oral History (optional) due next week, fill out Veterans stars for Monday's assembly.

Other: Red, white, and blue day on Monday. Assembly at 1 pm-Veterans are welcome to attend!!!!
Book order due on Friday, November 15th.

11-5-13

Today we finished our second day of WKCE testing.  The students are doing a great job!  Tomorrow is our final day of testing! Get rest and eat well in preparation!

Homework:

Math: HWK 2.7-we did it in class, but they can bring it home to check.

Reading: read 20 minutes

Other: book orders due November 15th GTNGK is the online code if you go to Scholastic.com and want to order online.

Fall Party

11-1-13

Happy November!  We celebrated El Dia Los Muertes (day of the Dead) in Spanish class today. We also had an assembly telling us about a reward raffle that we will be doing for the WKCE tests next week.

homework:

Reading: read poem and get signed

Social Studies: study study guide and get signed-quiz on Monday

Other: set clocks back an hour before bedtime on Saturday (Daylight Savings), get sleep Sunday night in preparation for WKCE. Bring water bottle-gum if you want.

Current Event Articles for Wednesday

10-28-13

We had a great Monday!  The class got a class e-ticket for great behavior in Phy Ed!  Please remember to fill out the Math and Literacy Night RSVP and return to school as soon as you can. The event is next Thursday, so we need a good count for pizza ordering!

Homework:

Math: HWK 2.5 Evens only

Reading: Read 20 minutes, sort spelling words, fill in precept on Google Drive by Friday

Other: pumpkin for Thursday, treat for Thursday, Guest teacher on Wednesday,

10-23-13

Today we had a nice time in Library reading and helping Mrs. Leonard out. She gave us a class e-ticket for our good behavior!  We also finished reading the book Wonder in read aloud. Ask you child about this book. The message is very powerful!

Homework:

Reading: read 20 minutes, look for a precept (quotation) that you would share with others.

Math: Look at Family Math Night slip and RSVP

Other: no school Thursday and Friday

Trip to Menasha Historical Society