Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Wednesday, October 31st

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!  Thank you to our parents (Mr. and Mrs. D, Mr. and Mrs. F and Mrs. C) who helped with today's party.  The children had tons of fun at the party. 

Homework:
Reading - Finish comprehension questions (They were given 2 days to do this assignment!)

As I was watching the news tonight, they mentioned a cougar sighting in Illinois.  Our story this week is about cougars so I thought it was quite a coincidence.  I have linked the article from the Chicago Tribune so you can see the picture and read the article.

 Click below to read and see more!!

Cougar sighting   


Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Tuesday, October 30th

HOMEWORK:

Reading - Practice workbook p. 111-114; Comprehension questions (Due Thursday)
Language - October Prompts - Due November 1st
Spelling - Pretest corrections
Math - Journal P. 84
Science - 3 students have not returned their signed tests.  A letter will be cut tomorrow if it is not returned.
Other:  Nicor surveys are due!!!!

Tomorrow:  The Halloween parade is at 9 AM, and the party is from 9:30-10:30 AM.  Tomorrow is also a START Day.  Dismissal is at 12:35 PM. 

Have a "spooky" evening!!

Friday, October 26, 2012

Friday, October 26th

HOMEWORK:

Reading - Book Reports due on Tuesday
Language - October Prompts
Spelling - We forgot to take our test today!  Test on Monday!
Math - Practice Set 12 worksheet; Study Link p. 61
Social Studies - Finish packet; Study for vocabulary test!
Science - Get test signed

Other - Nicor survey - due Monday; Get Friday folder signed

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Thursday, Oct. 25th

HOMEWORK:

Reading - Practice Book P. 105-107; Study vocabulary words; Book Report - Due on Tuesday
Language - October Prompts; Study DOL
Spelling - Study for Spelling test
Math - Journal P. 77 and 79
Social Studies - First 4 pages of packet; Start studying vocabulary words for test on Monday

Other: Nicor survey due on Monday!!

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Wednesday, October 24th

Homework:

Reading - Practice workbook P. 99, 103-104; Book Report (Due on Tuesday, Oct. 30th); Comprehension questions from the story "Storm Warriors". 
Language - October Prompts

Other:  Today we had a presentation from Nicor.  Enjoy all the free "stuff" in the box.  Please complete the survey in the box and return it by Monday, October 29th. 

Tomorrow is the Pumpkin Chase/Ghost Buster Races.  Wear your T-shirt or wear your clothes backwards tomorrow for the Red Ribbon activities.  

Enjoy the beautiful weather!!

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Tuesday, October 23rd

Homework:

Reading - Read story, comprehension questions are due on Thursday
Spelling - packet - due tomorrow
Math - Study Link P. 59
Science - Test tomorrow!  We did not have enough time to take our test today due to the Performing Arts performance.  Study your study guide, vocabulary and questions!!

Other - American Gothic parody due tomorrow!!

Wear a hat or dress in red or orange tomorrow!!

Monday, October 22, 2012

Monday, October 22nd

HOMEWORK:

Reading/Spelling - Practice Book P. 100-102; Pretest corrections, Handwriting worksheet; Book Report - Due Oct. 30th
Language - October Prompts
Math - Journal page 74
Science - Study for Investigation 3 test!  Use study guide, vocabulary definitions, and questions from your spiral

Other - American Gothic parody is due on Wednesday!!

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Art Heist news

On Tuesday, October 16th,  an art heist occurred at the Kunsthal Museum in the Netherlands.  Among the stolen works of art were 2 Monet's, a Matisse, a Gaugain and a Picasso.  Check out the link which will take you to an article and an interesting video from CBS News about the art heist. 

Click on the CBS News link below:

CBS News


Kate - I did my homework!!!

Friday, October 19, 2012

Friday, October 19th

HOMEWORK
Reading - Finish reading your mystery book; Work on Book Report (Due, Oct. 30th)
Math - Practice Set worksheet
Social Studies - Vocabulary #14-19 (You should have had enough time in class to finish this!)

Next week is Red Ribbon Week.  Wear crazy socks or green on Monday!!

Enjoy your weekend!!

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Thursday, October 18th

Homework:
Reading - Practice book P. 91-95, Book Report, study vocabulary words
Language - October Prompts, DOL quiz (study!)
Spelling - Study for test
Math - Journal P. 71, angle worksheet
Social Studies - vocabulary for Lesson 4 (#8-13)

All students need to be studying for their Friday tests!!! Tomorrow we should bring in dollars for our contest.  If everyone could bring in $1, that would be terrific!!  We need to beat the primary students!!

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Wednesday, October 17th

HOMEWORK:
Reading - Read mystery book-Turn in 1/2 sheet to tell the name of book, the author and chosen project.
Math - Journal page 69 and angle worksheet

Start American Gothic parody!!!  Have fun being creative!!

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Tuesday, October 16th

HOMEWORK:
Reading - Comprehension questions for "Everglades Forever", Practice book P. 87-90
Language - October prompts - I am checking up to October 16th tomorrow!
Spelling - Pretest corrections, Packet-1st 2 pages are due on Wednesday; 3rd page extra credit (due on Friday)
Math - Journal P. 67, Study Link P. 51

Many people have not sent in Halloween Party money.  Please send in the $2 for the party by Friday.  Thanks!!

Tomorrow is "Dime Day".  Please send in your dimes.  The primary kids are beating us!!!

Monday, October 15, 2012

Monday, October 15th

HOMEWORK:
Reading - Read mystery book; turn in Project sheet
Language - October Prompts
Math - Journal P. 64-65
Spelling - Packet - 1st 2 pages are due on Wednesday; 3rd page is extra credit

Have a wonderful evening!!

Friday, October 12, 2012

Friday, October 12th

Homework:

Reading - Read mystery book
Spelling - Extra credit worksheet (Unscrambling sentences)
Math - Practice Set 11 worksheet
Social Studies - Vocabulary definitions for "The Plains" section

Other:  Picasso Art puzzle

Next week we will be donating coins to be used for the Library.  On Monday we will be bringing in pennies, Tuesday bring in nickels, Wednesday dimes, Thursday quarters and Friday dollars.  

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Thursday, October 11th

HOMEWORK:

Reading - Practice book P. 80-82
Language - Direct Object WS (You do not have to do the Indirect Object worksheet.  We will do this together in class.  The directions are quite confusing!!)
Math - Journal P. 61

Study for your Friday tests:
Vocabulary test
DOL quiz
DOG quiz
Reading tests
Spelling test

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Wednesday, October 10th

HOMEWORK:

Reading - Comprehension questions for "Old Yeller"
Spelling - 2 worksheets (Which Word and ABC order), correct pretest
Social Studies - Study for Vocabulary Quiz - Lessons 1 - 2 (14 words)

Pointillism - Our works of art need to be completed by Friday!!

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Tuesday, October 9th

Homework:

Reading - Practice Book p. 73, 74, 75. 76, 78, 79; Read your mystery book
Language - October prompts
Math - Study Links page 33 and 43; Go over study guide - test tomorrow!!
Social Studies - Finish your Native American story; We were suppose to have our vocabulary quiz tomorrow, but we did not have enough time in class to review.  The quiz will be on Thursday!!

Work on your pointillism project.  This is due on Thursday!!!

Hope you enjoyed the day off yesterday!!  I did!! :)

Friday, October 5, 2012

Friday, October 5th

HOMEWORK:

Reading - Read your mystery book
Language - Work on your October prompts
Math - Study Guide
Social Studies - Do vocabulary #9-14, work on Native American story

Happy Columbus Day!  Have a wonderful day off!!

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Thursday, October 4th

HOMEWORK:
Reading - Cause and Effect WS, Study vocabulary
Language - Study for DOL
Spelling - word search, study for test
Math - Journal pages 58-59, lattice worksheet
Social Studies - Vocabulary definitions #6-8; Study for DOG test


The students should be studying for all their Friday tests!!!

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Wednesday, October 3rd

HOMEWORK:

Reading - Practice Book P. 69-70
Language - Writing Prompt
Math - 2 worksheets
Social Studies - definitions #1 - 5

4 people owe $5 for Art T-shirt.  This must be in a check made out to Helen Keller School.

Pumpkin Chase T-shirts - $6 in either check or cash.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Tuesday, October 2nd

HOMEWORK:

Reading - Practice book P. 66, 68
                 Comprehension questions - Due on Thursday!
Language - October 1st and 2nd prompt
Spelling - Correct pretest; Cursive words 3 times each
Math - Journal P. 56, Lattice worksheet


Monday, October 1, 2012

Monday, October 1st

HOMEWORK:
Reading/Language - Practice book P. 61, 63, 64, 67
Math - Journal P. 52 - 53
Music - Worksheet - Due on Friday!!!

If anyone needs help, I will be staying after school tomorrow!  I will be here until 3 PM for additional help.  Please let me know if you are staying with a note.  Thanks!!!

Have a great day!!  ☺