Monday, September 26, 2011

9-26-11

Today we welcomed a new student to our class. Everybody was very helpful to Kevon. Thanks for following the Eagle Way.

Homework:

Science: I am in need of some dry yeast. If anybody has any at home that they would be willing to give up to the pursuit of Science, I would be very greatful!

Other:
Field Trip Friday
Book Order due Friday

Friday, September 23, 2011

9-23-11

Yesterday we had two birthdays! Happy Birthday Kaylee and Rayshon! Today we had library for the first time. We will be having library every Friday. Students can check out books for two weeks at a time.

We took our Math Unit 1 Test today. I will send them home to be signed soon after I correct them.

Homework:

Other: Book order due next Friday
Field Trip next Friday
Pizza Fundraiser

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

9-21-11

The class got a class E-Ticket from Mrs. Kellnhauser for having such a positive attitude in her class today! Way to follow the Eagle Way!!!

Homework:

Math: fill in your time test sheet if you got lower than 40 out of 80 during our two minute timing. If it is not filled in you will finish it during recess tomorrow.

Other:
Field trip next Friday
Book Order due next Friday
Patrols on post until the end of October
Book It will start in October-this will entail reading 20 minutes every school night.

Friday, September 16, 2011

9-16-11

Today we had guidance and our first fire drill. The kids did really well staying in line basics during the drill.

I also met with the safety patrols from my class. They got their schedules and will start on Monday. I told them to bring their schedules home for parents to see. Make a note of the times they need to be on patrol. The 8:05 on Tues-Thurs mornings should be changed to 7:55.

I will be out on Monday for a personal day. I think Mrs. Irish will be our guest teacher. I expect the students to follow the Eagle Way for her.

Homework:

Math: finish any late work in your packets

Other: Field trip slips and money due ASAP!

Other: Patrols start Monday-am starts at 7:55, pm goes until 3:30

Thursday, September 15, 2011

9-15-11

Both of our copy machines have been broken all week. Because of this, I am unable to send home a Thursday Fridge Note (Newsletter) this week. As soon as I have entered all of the email addresses that you gave me I will be able to send them electronically!

I have been talking to the class about being able to work for an extended amount of time wihtout getting off task. In 5th grade, students should be able to read silently for 30 sustained minutes without having to talk or get up. Some days they are reading a sustained time while other groups are meeting, so using body basics is important!

Mr. Larson went over some changes to our lunchroom routines with each class this week. My class had a great start using them yesterday. Thanks for the effort to follow the Eagle Way! We are almost done with our classroom expectations matrix. When we are, I will send a copy home with each student.

Homework:

Math: Homework and remembering 1.8. Please check your child's Math packet. Any ones that we didn't do, we crossed out. If there is a page that isn't crossed out, but incomplete, they should be finishing those pages as well.

Science: our mnemonic device for classification systems is tomorrow. Please study your mnemonic device from your Science notebook again tonight.

Other: 1,000 Island field trip slip, lunch to go slip, and $4 due tomorrow. Please let me know if you cannot afford this trip.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

9-13-11

Today we talked again about our Eagle Expectations in the lunchroom. Tomorrow Mr. Larson will meet us in the commons to talk about it further. So far, the kids are following the expectations there very well.

Tomorrow we have Art for the first time. If your child did not buy colored pencils to bring to school, please send them tomorrow.

Homework:

Science: Study your animal classification Mnemonic device in your notebook for 5-10 minutes. Quiz will be on Friday.

Math: Homework and Remembering 1-6 due tomorrow

Spanish: Finish your weather note cards for tomorrow-color the pictures!!!

Other: Field trip money and slip due Friday
Patrols will meet with me on Friday at afternoon recess to get their assignments that start next week.

Monday, September 12, 2011

9-12-11

Today we had the first day of a writing assessment. We are looking forward to having Art for the first time on Wednesday. All students need to bring a 12 pack of colored pencils to art on Wed., so make sure they have them ready at school.

I have been getting some complaints about fooling around in the bathroom. I have a lot of kids telling me they have an emergency but then are caught sitting on sinks and just fooling around. I would like you to talk to you child about not abusing the bathroom passes.

Homework:

Other: 1,000 Island Field Trip slip and $4 due Friday

Other: Colored pencils for Art Wednesday