Tuesday, April 30th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Comprehension questions (3 of them!)
Language - Practice Book P. 340 - 341
Spelling - Pretest corrections
Math - Journal P. 266 - 267
Social Studies - Study for Unit 3 test


Here is the link to the Machu Picchu website.  Enjoy the 360 degree views!
Machu Picchu

Have a great night!!  Go Blackhawks!!

Monday, April 29th

HOMEWORK:

Math - Study Links page 177 and 179
Spelling - Practice Book pages 337 - 339
Social Studies - Start studying for test.  The test will be on Wednesday!!
DARE - Your essay and poster is due on Thursday.  Your essay should be at least 1 page typed.  Your poster should be about something that you learned in DARE class.  You must use a large poster board.  You must do these 2 items in order to graduate from DARE.

Have a lovely evening!!     

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ADAM!!!

Friday, April 26

HOMEWORK

Math  - 2 Journal pages  (I can't remember the pages #s.)

Get your Friday Folder signed!!! 

Enjoy the warm weather this weekend!  ☺

Thursday, April 25th

HOMEWORK

Language - Study for your DOL quiz
Social Studies - Study for Chapter 7 Test; Finish Unit 3 Study Guide; Study for your DOG quiz
Math - Be sure to have finish Study Link Page 175 (from yesterday)

We all had a great time at the Museum of Science and Industry!  Thanks to our chaperones who came with us today. 

Wednesday, April 24th

HOMEWORK

Language - Alliteration worksheet
Math - Study Link P. 175
Social Studies  - Study for Chapter 7 test on Friday; Do Study Guide for Unit test - due on Friday


Remember that our field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry is tomorrow.  A sack lunch with a beverage is needed.  Please put your name on the paper bag.  Cameras and ipods will not be allowed on the trip. 
Chaperones will be asked to come to school between 8:45 - 9:00 AM.  We will be leaving at 9:15 AM at the latest!!  We are looking forward to a fun trip!!


Emily and Sara want to tell you, "Gooble and apple soup!!"

Tuesday, April 23rd

HOMEWORK

Social Studies - Do Study Guide for Chapter 7
Language - Work on poetry

Hope you enjoyed "Step Up Day".  It is hard to believe that you will be a Grissom Patriot in a few short months.

Happy Birthday, Dahabieh!!

Monday, April 22nd

HOMEWORK:

Language - 1 poem about an animal - It must include personification and onomatopoeia.
Math - Journal P. 256 and Earth Day worksheet
Social Studies - Study for Lesson 4 vocabulary quiz


Happy Birthday, Madyson!!!

Friday, April 19th

HOMEWORK

Language - Do 2 Lantern poems and your Shape poems; Onomatopoeia Worksheet

Music - Color the worksheets (Due on Monday!!)


Have a wonderful weekend!!

Happy Birthday, Shannon!!  Happy Birthday to Michelle (on Sunday!)!!

Thursday, April 18th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Study vocabulary
Language - Study for DOL Quiz; complete 2 Parts of Speech poems; correct any poems - if needed!
Social Studies - Study for DOG Quiz


Several students still have not returned the permission slips for Step Up Day on Tuesday.  Also - Please return the "Dilly Bar" form and the T-shirt form. 

Have a great evening!!

(Happy Birthday, Gavin!!)

Wednesday, April 17th

HOMEWORK

Language - 2 cinquain poems;  corrections on other poems
Spelling - Study for Posttest
Math - Journal P. 252-253


Some students still have not brought back their permission slips for Step Up Day @ Grissom.  Please return them tomorrow.

Stay dry!!!

Tuesday, April 16th

HOMEWORK:

Reading - Comprehension questions; Practice book pages 331-334
Language - 1 "So Much Depends" poem and 1 Diamonte poem
Spelling - Pretest corrections
Math - Study Links P. 171 and 173
Social Studies - Study for test


You should have had enough time in afternoon to finish most of this work.  I hope you used your time wisely. 

Monday, April 15th

Homework

Reading - Comprehension Questions
Math - Journal P. 249-250
Spelling - Practice Book P. 328-330
Social Studies - Start studying for Lesson 3 quiz (Quiz will be on Wednesday!)

Remember your Library books and permission slips for Step-Up Day. 

Have a great evening!!

Friday, April 12th

HOMEWORK

Language - Correct Haikus and tankas - if need be!
Math - Journal P. 247


Have a wonderful weekend!! 

Thursday, April 11th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Comprehension Questions for "Trapped in Tar" and Poetry
Language - 2 Haikus and 2 Tankas - Your haikus should include a simile and 1 of your tankas should include a metaphor; Study for your DOL quiz
Social Studies - Study for the DOG quis
DARE - Pages 1 - 21 should be completed in your DARE Booklet

Other:   *  Dippin' Dots money is due tomorrow. 
             *  Permission slips for the field trip were due on Wednesday.  Many students have not
                 brought these back.  No slip, no field trip!!!!

Wednesday, April 10th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Practice Book P. 322-323
Language - Simile worksheet, work on 2 Haikus (each with a simile)
Spelling - Study for tomorrow's test
Math  - Use Study Guide to review for tomorrow's test


Congratulations to Emily and her family on the birth of little Alyssa!  We are so happy for you!!

Tuesday, April 9th

Homework

Reading - Conprehension Questions for "Fossils"
Math - Math Boxes P. 243 and 246
Social Studies - Study for Chapter 7. lesson 2 quiz; work on any other research that is not completed
DARE - Pages 1 - 21 are due on Friday

Friday, April 5th

HOMEWORK

Language - Write your NAME poem - Have a final copy for our door!!
Math - Journal P. 241 - 242 (bottom only)


* Some students still owe their $2 for their poetry book.  Please send in by Monday!
* Permission slips for our field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry need to be returned next week.
* Sign and return your Report card envelope!

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!!

Thursday, April 4th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Finish Comprehension questions; Practice Book pages 316-317; Study vocabulary words
Language - Study for DOL; Go over abbreviations
Social Studies - Fix any of the research if you earned below a 3 on your packet. 

Poetry money is due tomorrow.  There are about 8 students who still owe the $2.  Please bring it in by tomorrow!!  Thanks!!

Wednesday, April 3rd

HOMEWORK

Reading - Comprehension Questions - Due Friday
Language - Practice Book P. 313-315
Spelling - Pretest corrections - Study for tomorrow's test!
Math - worksheet on subtraction with positive and negative numbers
Science - Study for tomorrow's test - Use the Study Guide!!

Remember to bring in your $2 for your poetry book.  You have to pay for your book in order to receive it!!

Tuesday, April 2nd

WELCOME BACK!  HOPE YOUR BREAK WAS GREAT!!

HOMEWORK:
Reading - Book Report - Last day to turn in report.  
Spelling - Practice Book pages 310-312
Math - Study Link Page 161
Social Studies - Study for Lesson 1 Vocabulary Quiz; Make sure your ABC packet is completed by tomorrow!