Thursday, October 31, 2013

Thursday, October 31st

HOMEWORK

Language - You should finish up your October Prompts! 

I hope everyone enjoyed our parade and party today. 
Hope you had fun trick or treating.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!  

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Wednesday, October 30th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Practice Book P. 107; Study vocabulary; Book Reports are due tomorrow!
Language - Study DOL
Math - Journal P. 79 and 81
Social Studies - Study DOG

Remember to wear your costume tomorrow!!   Tomorrow is a START Day.  Dismissal is at 12:30 PM.  

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Tuesday, October 29th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Do Comprehension Questions for "Storm Warriors"
Language - Practice Book pages 104 - 106; October Prompts
Spelling - Handwriting worksheet; Study for test tomorrow
Math - Journal P. 76 and 77

Band is tomorrow! Remember to bring your instrument!!


Monday, October 28, 2013

Monday, October 28th

HOMEWORK

Reading/Spelling - Practice Book P. 99 - 103; Book Report - Due Thursday
Math  - Journal P. 74
Science - Solar Energy Project is due tomorrow!!  If your project is too big, you do not have to bring it in.  If it is manageable, bring it in!

Everyone had a great time at the Ghost Buster and Pumpkin Chase races.  Congratulations to Andy for coming in 2nd in the Ghost Buster race.  Way to go!!

Friday, October 25, 2013

Friday, October 25th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Work on your Book Report - Due Thursday; Read for tickets!
Science - Study for Investigation #4 test.  Use your Study Guide!  Work on your Solar Energy Project.  This is due on Tuesday.

Get your Friday Folder signed!

Have a terrific weekend!!

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Thursday, October 24th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Comprehension questions for "Everglades Forever"; Practice book P. 94 - 96; Book Report - Due on Oct. 31st
Language - Study DOL; October Prompts
Math - Study Link P. 59
Social Studies - Study DOG
Science - Solar Energy Project; Start studying for Monday's test (We will finish the last question tomorrow.)

Have a nice evening!

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Wednesday, October 23rd

HOMEWORK

Reading - Comprehension Questions for "Everglades Forever" - Due Friday; Book Report
Language - October Prompts
Spelling - Packet-Due Thursday; Study for test
Math - Journal P. 71; Study Link 3-4 (P. 59); Angle measuring sheet
Science - Work on Solar Energy Project

There still are about 4-5 students who do not have a protractor.  They MUST have one to use in class and at home.   Please purchase one!


Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Tuesday, October 22nd

HOMEWORK

Reading - Book Report; Read
Spelling - Practice Book pages 88-90, 93; Pretest corrections
Math  - Journal P. 69;  Angle worksheet
Science - Work on project

Wear red, orange or a favorite hat!  Be creative and wear all 3!! 
Don't forget some dimes!!!

Monday, October 21, 2013

Monday, October 21st

HOMEWORK

Reading - Practice Book pages 87, 91, and 92; Work on Book Report
Language - October Prompts
Math - Journal page 65, Study Links P. 53 and 55
Science - Work on your Solar Energy Project

Tomorrow is "Wear Sunglasses or the color yellow"!  Bring nickels to donate!!

Have a great evening!

Friday, October 18, 2013

Friday, October 18th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Read; Work on your Book Report
Language - October Prompts
Math - Journal P. 64-65
Science - Finish line graphs; Work on Solar Energy Project
Social Studies - Finish packet

Get your Friday Folder signed!!  Have a great weekend!!

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Thursday, October 17th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Read; Work on Book Report
Language - Study DOL; October Prompts
Math - Study Link P. 51; Get test signed - if you have not!
Social Studies - Study DOG; Study vocabulary for Lessons 4 and 5
Science - Work on Solar Energy Project; Do the yellow sheet by tomorrow or Friday!

I will send the vocabulary flashcards through email!!


Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Wednesday, October 16th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Work on Book Report; READ
Language - October Prompts
Math - Journal P. 61; Get Chapter 2 test signed
Science - Study your Study Guide for tomorrow's test
Social Studies - Start studying your vocabulary words for Friday's test

Today we had our Think! Energy!  Presentation from Nicor.  The students received a box with CFLs and other items.  You are asked to fill out the survey and return it at the latest by Monday.  Enjoy the free items!!

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Tuesday, October 15th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Read for your 20 minutes and for your Book Report.  This is a great week to work on your Book Report Project since we are not having any Reading homework.
Language - October Prompts
Science - Study your Study Guide for Thursday's test!  Work on your Solar Energy Project!



Friday, October 11, 2013

Friday, October 11th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Read for your 20 minutes; Work on Mystery Book Report
Language - Work on your October Prompts
Science - Solar Energy Project - Proposal is due on Tuesday!

Get your Friday Folder signed!  Enjoy the long weekend!!

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Thursday, October 10th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Finish Comprehension Questions for "Old Yeller"; Study vocabulary!
Language - Study DOL; Do Indirect Object worksheet
Social Studies - Study DOG


Have a great evening!!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Wednesday, October 9th

HOMEWORK

READING - Practice Book P. 81 - 85; Comprehension Questions for "Old Yeller" - Due Friday
LANGUAGE - October Prompts
SPELLING - Packet
MATH - Doggie Multiplication worksheet; Study for test tomorrow!


Reminder:  You should be working on your Mystery Book Report.  You should be halfway through your book!

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Tuesday, October 8th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Practice Book P. 75 - 78; 80
Language - Direct Object Worksheet; October Prompts
Spelling - Pretest Corrections (and Spelling pages in PB)
Math - Study Guide; Some students had corrections to make on previous assignments.  If they do not correct them, they will receive the low grade.  When they correct, I will give them the average of the 2 grades.)
Science - Graph

Tomorrow is Unity Day to support Non-bullying!  Please wear orange!!



Monday, October 7, 2013

Monday, October 7th

HOMEWORK

Reading - Practice Book P. 73, 74, and 79
Math - Journal P. 59, Study Link P. 45


Have a wonderful evening!!

Friday, October 4, 2013

Friday, October 4th

HOMEWORK

READING - Read
MATH - Study Link P. 43 - Follow the directions as they are given; Lattice Worksheet - You can choose to do either lattice or traditional styles.
SOCIAL STUDIES - Study your vocabulary words for Lessons 2 and 3; Quiz is on Monday.  The students want me to send an email with the vocabulary flashcards attached.  Please look for this email.  The vocabulary cards should help with studying!!

Enjoy the weekend!!

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Thursday, October 3rd

HOMEWORK

Reading - 2 small packets on Cause and Effect and Synonyms/Antonyms; Study vocabulary
Language - Study DOL; Do October Prompts
Spelling - Study words - We forgot to take our test today!!
Math - Journal P. 55 - 56
Social Studies - Study DOG; Start studying vocabulary for test next Monday!

Have a great evening!

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Tuesday, October 2nd

HOMEWORK

Reading/Language - Practice Book P. 68 - 70; Action Verb Worksheet; October Prompt
Spelling - Study for Thursday's test
Math - Journal Pages 52 - 53
Social Studies - Sentences for your vocabulary words (#7 - 13); Start studying the vocabulary words (The test is on Monday!)

Progress Reports were sent home today with all the students.  Please review these and send back the bottom portion of the sheet. 

Thanks!

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Tuesday, October 1st

HOMEWORK

READING - Practice Book P. 63 - 67; Read story - "Interrrupted Journey"; Read for your 20 minutes
Students should have taken out a mystery book for their October book report.  They will receive the form tomorrow.
LANGUAGE - October Prompt - Each day in October, the 5th Graders will be answering a question or story starter.  Their response should be at least 5 sentences long.
SPELLING  - Pretest corrections; Handwriting sheet
MATH - Journal page 51 (Do the real multiplication problems on the bottom of the page!) and Study Link P. 41
SOCIAL STUDIES - Some students needed to correct their vocabulary sentences.


Have a great evening!!