2-28-14

Today our class watched the movie The City of Ember as a class e-ticket reward!  Nice job guys!!!  We also had a lot of students helping out younger students at Jump Rope For Heart.  I am sure Mr. Armatoski appreciated the help!

Homework:

Reading: The last Fang is due next week. Read 20 minutes.

Math: finish pg 143-144 in Math workbook if you didn't do it is class.

Other:  Dr. Suess week next week, bring in any books you have by him!

2-26-14

Today our class was very helpful with our new student, Aliah.  Thanks!  We also spent some time on Dreambox practicing Math, and Typing club.  You can access both of these programs from any computer, at any time!

Homework:

Reading: read 20 minutes

Math: 4.9 was finished in class, practice if your multiplication skills are still an issue.

Other: Book order due Friday, Conference Slips due now, Movie Friday-bring snack and drink if you want!

2-25-14

Today we found out we are getting a new student tomorrow-Welcome Aliah!

Homework:

Reading: 3rd Fang due

Math: We did HWk 4.9 in class

Social Studies: finish atlas worksheet

Other: conference slips due, movie Friday-you can bring a snack, book order due Friday, Late start tomorrow

2-19-14

Today we spent some time in the computer lab with Mrs. Sabel working on our Jay Talk papers. Then we did typing club and Dreambox Math work.

Homework:

Reading: 20 minutes. 3rd Fang due Monday.

Math: finish HWK 4.6 for tomorrow.

Other: noon dismissal tomorrow, no school Friday.  Book order due 2/28, sports stuff to donate for Spring Fling raffle basket.

Current Events

2-11-14

Today we finished up our MAP testing. I will go over the scores with you during March conferences.  I will be having a guest teacher tomorrow while I am at a training.  I expect wonderful behavior for the Guest Teacher.  I will not be doing a blog entry tomorrow.

A reminder that tomorrow is a late start Wednesday.

Homework:

Reading: read 20 minutes, second Fang due on Friday or Monday. Study valentine words.

Math: Homework 4.4, initialed by a parent when finished.  Due tomorrow.

Other: valentine party on Thursday, bring in a paper bag by Thursday to make a mailbox with. Also bring in food if you signed up to do so.

Jay Talk conference slips due back to Mrs. Sabel

Bring in a logo on a package etc for Art-explain it to your parents.

1,000 Island Trip

2-10-14

We had a PBIS assembly at the end of the day today. We are challenging students to do kind things for people where they don't get any recognition. We will be filling out hearts with names of people who do something kind for another.  As a school, we would like to collect 500 hearts by the end of the month.

Homework:

Reading: read 20 minutes, study valentine spelling words.

Math: homework 4.3 Odds, get initialed by an adult.

Other: Reading MAP test tomorrow. Valentine party on Thursday. Jay Talk slips due to Mrs. Sabel.

2-6-14

Today our first grade pals came to our room so we could show them how to use Tumblebooks at home.

Tomorrow is our field trip. Remember to dress in layers and wear all of your winter wear.

Homework:

Reading: 20 minutes, first signed Fang due tomorrow, Spelling sort

Math: Homework 4.2 ODDS due tomorrow with initials

Other: field trip tomorrow, popcorn Friday

2-5-14

Today the author Lester Laminack came to talk to our students. He discussed how he comes up with ideas as a writer and told some funny stories.  I will post pictures soon.

Homework:

Reading: 20 minutes-first Fang due signed on Friday, Sort Spelling Words or do SpellingCity

Math: get math test signed and return. Get Homework 4.1 initialed twice if you haven't already.

Other: get warm clothing ready for Friday and all winter weather gear for outside.

2-4-14

Tonight is the rescheduled date for open gym. It is from 5:30-6:30. Please make sure there is an adult in charge with any kids that attend.

Homework:

Reading: 20 minutes, 1st Fang due Friday.  Sort Spelling or do SpellingCity.

Math: finish homework 4.1, and get initialed again by a parent.

Other: open gym tonight from 5:30-6:30.  Field Trip on Friday-winter clothing required!

2-3-14

Today the kids had a guest teacher in the afternoon while I was at a meeting. I will keep you posted on their behavior :)

Homework:
Reading: 20 minutes, 1st Fang is due Friday for the reading club, sort spelling or go to Spellingcity.com the username and password are both BDM5th, BDM5th

Math: homework 4.1 1-12 due Tuesday, parent initial required on the paper.

Other: field trip Friday-winter clothes a must!, Open gym Tuesday 5:30-6:30