Math: Timed test corrections (2). Math pg. 195 1-13 odd (long division). Math St. Sheet 15 (3 of 3.
Science: Rough draft circuit diagram for castle.
Fieldtrip: Forms due.
Writing: Pen Pal final draft.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Homework:
It was great to see so many familiar faces at the Cove2Clover event on Sunday!
Reading: Read and Respond
Math: Student sheets 14 (2 of 2) and 20. Tomorrow student sheets 15 (3 of 3) will be assigned and Wednesday student sheets 16 (2 of 2) will be assigned. We will have our packages in groups unit test on Friday. I will be at a technology training on Wednesday and Thusday this week.
We are currently taking 2 basic fact timed tests a day for students to gain automaticity with their multiplication and division basic facts. Look for their progress report in their report card comments. Please help your child gain mastery by praciticing with flash cards at home or other methods.
Writing: Pen Pal letter rough draft.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Homework:
No school tomorrow.
Reading: Read and respond due Monday.
Math: Student sheet # 12.
Writing: Comma example writing.
Reminder: Cove to Clover Sunday.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Homework:
Spelling: Spelling test tomorrow; contractions. Include 15 of your spelling words in a story.
Math: Timed test corrections (2- multiplication and division). Student sheets 17 and 18. Timed test corrections. Morning WS pgs. 129 and 130.
Reading: Read and Respond (due Monday).
Science/Art: Castles due tomorrow. We will be painting them and then wiring them on Tuesday.
Field trip: Look for a permission slip coming home for our Seattle Aquarium trip on March 22nd. We are taking a bus. It is free and we will need chaperones. Parents or guardians who have taken the training courses will have priority.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Homework:
Reading: Read and Respond. We read about glass today in our National Geographic Explorer magazine. Ask your child what they learned.
Math: Timed test corrections. Math Student sheet 11.
Spelling: Missed words 5 times each.
Writing: Prompt: Tell about an animal you have loved in your life and tell why it was important to you.
Reminder: Book Fair starts tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Math: Student sheets 4 and 5 (1 and 2 of 2). Math practice pages F and G on pgs. 129 and 131.
Writing: Expository writing due!!! (10 details per body paragraph)
Science: Flashlight circuit diagrams due. Cardboard parts for castle project (paper towel rolls, etc.)
Reading: Read and Respond
Reminder: I will be at the NCCE tech conference for the rest of the week, so I hope to get a great report from Mrs. Matthews subbing.
Monday, March 1st, 2010
Homework:
Math: Math Night is tomorrow night if you are interested in attending. 101-200 BINGO sheet due. Timed test corrections. Math class work of 3 clusters and a line plot about class birthdates. Math Student Sheet 3 for homework.
Science: Flashlights and descriptive paragraphs due. Reminder that the Parent training for the Aquarium field trip (March 22) and beach trip is being held tomorrow night at Bow Lake Elementary at 6PM (child care provided). I sent a flyer home on it a few weeks ago and you will receive a family pass to the Aquarium for the year if you chaperone the fieldtrips and attend a training. Please let me know if we have any families taking advantage of this offer this year.
Reading: Read and Respond.
Cursive: N and M
Writing: Expository writing revisions due. 10 detail sentences per body paragraph (so, add seven more to our original 3 per paragraph).
Friday, Feb. 26, 2010
Homework:
Latework: If you have not finished your expository writing, make sure you complete it this weekend.
Science: Flash lights due Tuesday.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Homework:
Math: Student sheet #2 from our new unit on multiplication and division; Packages and Groups. Timed test corrections. Morning worksheet pgs. 73 and 81.
Writing: Expository rough draft due. We worked on the conclusion today. Late limericks need to be completed.
Science: Flashlight project due Tuesday. In you science notebook you need to draw a circuit diagram of your flashlight and write a paragraph telling me about your design.
Reading: Read and Respond due.
Parent note: The students did a nice job reciting their poems for their Feb. reading goal. It was enjoyable to watch.
Tuesday, Feb. 23. 2010
Homework:
Reading: Poetry recital tomorrow 1:10-2:15 (parents welcome to attend. Make sure to check in at the office.) Read and Respond
Math: Timed test corrections. Math 300's chart multiples of 30
Writing: Limerick due. Work with your parents to revise and edit your limerick. Remember the aabba pattern, that it should be humorous, and have a connection to the Cove2Clover race (Normandy Park, Snake Hill, running, Burien, etc.). Our class will win $500 if one of our limericks is chosen to be read before the race.
Science: Lesson 11, parallel and series circuit drawings a-d and predictions/results answers.
Monday, Feb. 22, 2010
Homework:
Math: Timed test corrections. Math morning worksheet pg. 45 and 49. Math workbook quilt pages (2 or 3 per student).
Reading: Read and Respond. Poetry recital this Wednesday. Make sure to work on the 10 grading criteria (memorization, volume, inflection, introduction, pronunciation, expression, hand/body motions, eye contact, pacing, and pacing.
Science: Bring in cardboard rolls, foil, etc. for flashlight and castle project.
Writing: Expository writing prompt first two body paragraphs. So the introduction and first two of three body paragraphs will be completed. Next we will write the final (third body paragraph) and the conclusion.
Friday, Feb. 19, 2010
Homework:
Math: Timed test corrections. Math Multiplication table.
Reading: Memorize your Feb. Poem. Read and Respond.
Art: Graphic Design Sign project.
Writing: Complete your outline and introduction paragraph of you expository writing.
Enjoy the sun!!
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010
Homework:
Math: Morning worksheet pg. 46 and 50. Timed test corrections. For classwork we took our Probability Unit final assessment today.
Art: Chinese New Year dragon scale due tomorrow.
Reading: Poem recitals will be Wednesday, February 24. Read and Respond due Monday.
Science: Notebook entries (2): simple circuit drawing including a switch. Flashlight design rough draft-who is your user?
Reminder: Tomorrow is a full day of school.
To the parents: Please check your child's homework folder and student planner with them each evening to make sure they've completed their homework. Many students have been coming to school lately without their homework done. It takes a lot of time to track it down and keep them in at recess, etc. This time could be better spent if they came to school prepared. Thank you for your support.
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010
Homework:
Math: Timed test corrections. Math "Is this game fair" writing and new game rules. Math Student sheet 12. Math Fractions pg. 78 and 79.
Writing: Expository writing brainstorm and outline. Prompt- Tell about your favorite activity.
Art: Dragon scale due Friday.
Cursive: Alphabet review.
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010
Homework:
Math: Timed test corrections, Student sheet 11, Math sheet pg. 51 and 71
Reading: Poem recital Feb. 24
Have a great vacation!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Homework:
Reading: Read and Respond due
Math: Morning worksheet on perimeter and mental math pg. 1 and 10. Timed test corrections.
Art: Dragon scale due Wednesday the 17th.
Cursive: Y and Z review. Many students have taken the challenge to write in cursive in their daily work and in that case can opt out of their daily cursive practice sheets.
Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day Celebration: Bring $2 for Chinese food and your Valentine's tomorrow for our class party from 2:30-3:30 tomorrow.
Cove to Clover: A few students are asking their parents tonight if the can volunteer at the finish line with a parent or guardian. Let Ethan know tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Reading: Read and Respond.
Math: Timed test corrections. Rock, Paper, Scissors game revisions to make it fair and player A, B, C, winning probability worked out. Math Student sheet #9-list of games.
Cursive: X and W review
Music: Music Blues recital on recorders for a reportcard grade tomorrow.
Valentine's Day: We are combining our Valentine's Day party with a Chinese New Year Celebration. Families can send food items for the party. We will also have some catered Chinese food to sample. Please send $2 for the Chinese food if your child wants to participate in the sampling.
Cove to Clover: Ethan's father is helping organize the 5k and has offered that 3 or 4 interested students from our class can volunteer to help out at the starting line if they want to participate, but not run. Let Ethan or me know if you would like to volunteer on Sunday, March 14th.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Homework:
Reading: Read and Respond. February reading goal: poetry recital. We will have a recital day in two weeks. Make sure to share the poem you have chosen with me tomorrow if you didn't have it today.
Math: Figure our the 18 ways you can win in the game rock, paper, scissors with the modified rules of player "C". (that you get a point for two players have the same choice in a 3 player game). Time duration problem: How many minutes do you spend at recess each day?
Valentines Day Party: Thursday at 2:30. Remember you can create an optional decorated box to collect your Valentines.
Science: Electric circuit game posters due.
Cursive: V and U review
Fitness: Our local 5k is coming up on Sunday March 14. It would be fun to get a group of students and families from our class to run it. Also, $5 from each registration fee goes to our school if you put "Marvista" in the registration code box. More info at
covetoclover.com
Friday, February 5, 2010
Homework:
Math: Practice sheets C and D in your work book.
Cursive: S and T review
Reading: You need to have your poetry book checked out and poem chosen by Monday for your recital this month. Feb reading goal.
Science: Posters (hidden circuit) due Monday
Valentine's Day: Students can make a Valentine's Day box for our party at home if they wish.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Homework:
Reading: Read and Respond. Feb. reading goal: Check out a poetry book by Friday. Choose a poem to recite by Monday.
Science: Hidden Circuit games finished by Monday.
Writing Prompt: Narrative writing due tomorrow.
Party: Students are invited to make decorative Valentine's Day boxes at home for our Party on Thursday the 11th.
Math: Timed test corrections. Class work: Student sheet 6b, 7a, 8. At home: student sheet 7b. Time duration math problem.
Cursive: Review M and N
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Homework:
Reading: Read and Respond. Feb. reading goal: poem recital.
Math: morning worksheet pg. 155 and 154, Student sheet 5, Practice sheet A, timed test corrections.
Cursive: J and I
Science: Electricity Unit. We made filaments today in class.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Homework:
Reading: Read and Respond
Math: Timed test corrections, Math Fractions review pg. 38 and 39
Writing: Story plot diagram complete using your chosen prompt for narrative writing.
Cursive: H and G review
Notice: No spelling words this week.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Homework:
Math: Morning worksheet and timed test corrections
Cursive: "E" and "F" review
Reminder: Please check in with the office to get a name tag when you enter the building. Thank you. Have a great weekend.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Homework:
Math: Fractions review worksheet pg. 33 and 35. Probability Unit student sheet 3 (needs parent involvement).
Reading: Read and Respond
Philanthropy: A Seattle Times reporter and photographer came out to interview our class for about 45 minutes today. They are writing a story about their Seattle Times Fund for the Needy and were impressed that our class raised $100 to donate to their cause. Our class got to interview them when they were finished, asking about careers in journalism. It was a nice experience for the students and reinforced the positive aspects of giving. The reporters were interested in finding out more about what seems to be a culture of giving at Marvista with the Penny Drive, Haiti Relief fund, the current used coat drive, and other charitable events that have gone on this year in our community. The article is scheduled to appear in the Feb. 7, Sunday addition. Give you child a pat on the back!
Notice: I will be attending a Technology seminar tomorrow as part of the Peer Coaching Grant I was awarded this year. My mother, Mrs. Matthews, will be the guest teacher. I expect a good report when I return :).
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Reading: Read and Respond
Science: Electricity lesson 6 completed in class.
Math: Student sheet 2 from their workbook. Fractions worksheet pg. 76 and 77. Fractions worksheet pg. 31 and 32. Timed test corrections. Please ask your child how far they have progressed on mastering their multiplication or division basic facts. We are at the point, for students to stay on pace, they should have mastered all their multiplication basic facts. If not please practice flash cards with them at home.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Reading: Read and Respond
Health: Great Body Shop poster
Math: Multiplication work sheet 4's. Timed test corrections. Math Likelyhood statement for our new unit Between Never and Always.
Cursive: "A", "B" review
Spelling: No words this week
Reminder: Our students are collecting funds for Haiti if you would like to donate.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Reading: Read and Respond due
Math: Test on statistics "Shape of the data" unit tomorrow. Student sheets 10 and 11 due, as well as your team's project. Make sure you include a table of your data and a line plot or bar graph. Timed test corrections. Math worksheet pg 151 and 152.
Spelling: Write your five toughest words in cursive 2 times each.
Cursive: Days of the week and numbers 1-10.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Reading: Read and Respond
Math: Student sheets 7, 8, 9
Spelling: Use 10 of your words in a short story.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Homework:
Reading: Read and Respond
Math: Math Student Sheets 4, 5, and 6 fix ups. Make sure your explanations are detailed and at least three sentences long. Worksheet pg. 149 and 150.
Cursive: "B" "P" "R"
Spelling: Missed pretest words written 10 times each.
Reminder: Marvista club forms can be turned in tomorrow. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis and space is limited. Our school is collecting for a Haiti relief fund. The sixth grade is leading the effort and has set a goal of $6000. A donation box is in the office if students would like to contribute.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Reading: Read and Respond due. Practice reading your Reader's Theater lines with inflection. Make sure to keep the script down so it is not blocking your face. Our dress rehearsals were a little rough around the edges today, so make sure you practice and are ready for presenting tomorrow.
Math: Timed test corrections. Student Sheet #1 from our new statistics unit, The Shape of the Data.
Cursive: "F" and "T"
Science: Lesson 2 complete in your science notebook for our electriciy unit. You need to record 3 ways that your bulb did not light and 4 ways that it did. Draw pictures of each.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Homework:
Reading: Read and Respond
Social Studies: Put together a costume for your Reader's Theater role. Practice reading your lines with inflection. We will present our play, The Shortcut, on Friday at 11:00AM.
Math: Worksheet pg. 74 and 75. Timed test corrections. Student sheet #2 figure range, typical, outliers, gaps and #3 display the data in another way.
Spelling: No test this week.
Cursive: "Z" and "Y"
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Homework:
Reading: Read and Respond
Math: Timed test corrections.
Writing: MLK writing. Propt: Tell about a conversation you would have with Martin Luther King Jr. if you could travel back in time.
Cursive: "V" "U"
Monday, January 11, 2010
Homework:
Reading: Read and Respond. Also, make sure to read the rest of your Reader's Theater script for "Shortcut." We will be presenting Friday at 11:00AM. Parents invited.
Math: Fraction worksheet pg 72 and 73.
Cursive: "X" "W" "Q"
Writing: Martin Luther King video response. Write two questions or comments to share in a class discussion tomorrow.
Reminder: Book orders are due Friday if you wish to purchase.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Parent Note:
There is a free divorce support group being offered to children ages 5 to 12 years of age starting January 13.
It will be held every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 PM at the Burien Free Methodist Church, 520 S 150th St, Burien, Wa
The number and contact person is Jolene Wallace 206-241-0915. Ms. Wallace is using the Divorce Care curriculum and is a certified teacher.
Homework:
*Some students have still been struggling with getting their homework turned in on time. Please help them daily by checking that they complete it after school and bring it with them in the morning. I am expecting some late work from this week to be turned in Monday. Note: students have as many days as they were absent to make up their missed work or it becomes late.
Math: Timed test corrections.
Orders: a Highlights children's magazine order and new book order went home this week. Due Monday if you are interested in ordering.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Reading: Read and Respond due (you can rehearse your Reader's Theater part for Read and Respond)
Math: Unit Test tomorrow on fractions. Timed test corrections. Math worksheet pg 70 and 71.
Health: Parent/student homework-read the prompt and discuss the choices you have. Would you use refusal skills in this situation?
Spelling: Test tomorrow
Donation: Our class voted on 16 worthy charities today and narrowed it down to 5 and voted again. Their final choice was The Seattle Times Fund For the Needy benefitting 13 diverse charitable foundations in our community. Nice job students!Thank you for giving.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Homework:
Reading: Read and Respond
Spelling: Review the flash cards on this site if you have time.
Math: Play the game Fraction Go Fish two times with someone at home or daycare using the directions on page 67 of your math workbook and the cards you cut out.
Health: Great Body Shop Decision Making Graphic Organizer fill out after todays skits on using your refusal skills to get out of dangerous situations.
Cursive: "K" and "H"
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Homework:
Writing: Thank you letter final draft due.
Math: Timed test corrections.
Spelling: Lesson 7 words in ABC order. They are posted on the flash card section of this page.
Parent notice: A Seattle Aquarium letter was sent home to parents and guardians today. Because our class in part of the Ocean Science grant, parents can take a class from the Aquarium, chaperone our Aquarium field trip and beach trip, and receive a free family pass for a year. It is a great deal. The first class is offered this Sunday and you get free child care and admission that day. I hope we can get some families involved. The next classes are offered in March as well.
Reading: Read and Respond.
Cursive: "J" and "I"
Donation: Our class came up with a list of worthy causes to donate our $100 to. Tomorrow we will vote, so if you would like to help them get specifics of who to donate to and talking points to share with the class that would be helpful. For example today students suggested "food banks" or "homeless shelters", but actual names of organizations would be helpful.
Monday, January 4, 2009
Happy New Year!
Homework:
Reading: Read and Respond. 20 minutes minimum of reading. Your child could read aloud to you or independently read. Ask your child questions about what they read. Due Friday.
Math: Timed test corrections. Fraction card set of 60, created by groups of three, is due tomorrow in order based on the checklist. We worked on fix-ups today for a long time. This assignment is challenging for our students. Check their cards for understanding.
Spelling: Missed words on the pretest written ten times each. Make sure to head the paper and number it. Flash cards updated on this website.
Writing: "Thank you" writing plan and rough draft due tomorrow.
Cursive: "M" and "N"
Donation: We will take suggestions and vote to see what cause to donate $100 of our Holiday Store proceeds to tomorrow. Talk the possibilities over with your children and have them bring an idea to share. If they can speak to the reasons why their charitable cause benefits others, it will help the other students gain a better understanding.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Math: Complete 15 fraction cards.
Spelling: Test tomorrow.
Reading: Read and Respond due.
Sale Results: What a succes! All the students need to get a big pat on the back for running such a smooth operation. We virtually sold every donation. Just a single box of items was left over. Our grand total was $1,178.00. If we divide that money for every student in the fourth grade and add the $500 the PTSA donated towards our Pioneer Farm field trip, that reduces the cost per child by roughly $20 each. That is great! Thank you for all your generous donations.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Homework:
Math: Timed test corrections, Student sheet 12 (4 pgs) and Student sheet 13.
Reading: Read and Respond
Sale Report: We earned another $450 today! WOW! We are pretty much out of items to sell, so if you have any inventory to donate, send it on in. Thank you to the parent volunteers that helped today!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Homework:
Math: Student sheet 11 (2 fraction flags), Timed test corrections
Reading: Read and Respond
Sale: Our class did great today running the Holiday Store. They made $425 towards our Pioneer Farm fieldtrip. If you have last minute items to donate, we can use more inventory over the next two days.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Homework:
Math: Student Sheet #8 dividing the rectangle into 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12. Then write an equation showing what you did. ex: 1/2 + 1/4 + 2/8= 1 whole
Review worksheet for ordered pairs.
Spelling: Missed pretest words x 10 each. If you scored 100% or close on the pretest you can take lesson 34 on Friday for extra credit.
Reading: Read and Respond
Holiday Sale: Our fundraiser for our Pioneer Farm Fieldtrip starts tomorrow. Thank you for you generous donations. Our sale will run during lunch and lunch recess Tues-Thurs. We need parent volunteers to collect money and help set up and break it down each day. If you could volunteer from 11:15 AM-1:35 PM for any of those days, let me know or contact Missy Alquist Gefkovicz
206 444-9600 (one of our room parents). We would love your support.
Thursday, December 9, 2009
Homework:
Spelling: Test tomorrow
Math: Timed test corrections, Ordered Pairs worksheet review-two sided.
Writing: Camp Waskowitz pre write idea collection.
Science: We had some delightful presentations today and will present the rest tomorrow. Make sure to site your sources of information (books, specific internet sites).
Reading: Read and Respond
Student Holiday Store: We will begin pricing tomorrow, so send in your donations.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Homework:
Spelling: Pretest lesson 5 missed words ten times each. If you got 100% on the pretest on the you can earn a 4 by studying and taking lesson 35.
Reading: Read and Respond.
Field trip: Camp Waskowitz Pioneer Living day trip is Wednesday. Please plan your outfit. You will need gloves, hat, longjohns, many layers, a scarf, etc. It is going to be a lot of fun, but we need to stay warm for it to be so. We have four late permission slips that need to come in.
Math: Timed test corrections. Student sheet #9. And math morning work review worksheets.
Sale items: Our sale starts next week. I saw our advertisement in the Marvista Messanger. We need more used items for the sale.
Science: Our Marine Organism project presentations will be on Thursday and Friday. We will have time to do internet research in the computer lab tomorrow, but please plan ahead. Use your rubric.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Homework:
Spelling: Test tomorrow. Students that scored 100% on the pretest or that want to increase their effort grade in language arts can take a spelling test on lesson 36.
Reading: Read and Respond due.
Science: Share with your parents about your science marine organism presentation. We will be presenting next Thursday.
Field trip: Next Wednesday's Camp Waskowitz day trip permission slips and $14 fee due. Lunch will be provided. We need one more chaperone if you are cleared and interested. We will be taking a bus.
Math: Student sheets 3, 4, and 5. Timed test corrections.
Holiday Store: We are collecting used items to sell at our store. The proceeds will help defer the cost of our Pioneer Farm fieldtrip for each student and we will donate some proceeds to charity.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Homework:
Music: Mr. Stults has assigned pg. 22-25 in your recorder book to study and practice next week. You will have an assessment on pg. 22 when you return from the break.
Reading: Great job students on your Biography Report Presentations. And thank you parents for supporting them with their preparation and by coming out to watch them. I believe attendance for the three sessions was around 20! That's exellent for not even having a formal invitation.
Conferences: Students must attend. See you Monday/Tuesday/or Wednesday.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Homework:
Math: New unit workbook: Different Shapes, Equal Pieces pg 1 "crazy cakes". Cut out the shapes on pg 3 to prove that you divided the shapes on pg 1 with a single cut. (These are tough and you need to prove your cut will divide it in half)
Music: Mr. Stults has assigned pg. 22-25 in your recorder book to study and practice next week. You will have an assessment on pg. 22 when you return from the break.
Spelling: Test tomorrow
Reading: Biography Book Reports round two tomorrow. Make sure they are 2-3 minutes. Turn in your notes, grade sheet,and 2-3 pg. paper before you present. These are fun. Have fun with it.
Holiday Fundraiser Sale: If you have used items around the house, bag them up and send them in for our holiday sale to benefit our Pioneer Farm field trip and local charity.
Science: Salmon writing. Prompt: Write from the view of a salmon what challenges you face during your life cycle. Hint: water, predators, habitat.
Spelling: Missed words from the pretest written 5 times each. Spelling words posted on flashcard section of this site.
Reading: Read and Respond. Share with your parents what day you are presenting your Biography book report presentation (Thursday or Friday). Parents are welcome to attend. Please pace yourself. You need to finish your biography while taking notes, write your two+ page paper and base your in-character presentation off of it.
Parent/Student/Teacher conferece: Make sure to confirm your conference time or sign up if you haven't yet for next week's conferences.
Friday, November 12, 2009
Homework:
None. Just make sure you complete any late work ie- "A salmon world" drawing
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Homework:
Reading: Read and Respond due. Biography book reports and presentations due next Thursday and Friday.
Math: Timed test corrections. Student sheets 4 and 5 due.
Spelling: Test tomorrow. Homework tonight is to use you 5 toughest words in sentences.
Science: Complete your "A salmon world" drawing of a healthy salmon habitat with labels and descriptions.
Field trip: 9:10-12:20 tomorrow. Dress warm in layers. We will be outside at the beach/Miller Creek the whole time.
Notice: Book orders were sent home today. The money is due Monday if you are ordering.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Homework:
Math: Student sheet 1, 2, and 3.
Cursive: "E" and "C"
Writing: Salmon Writing rough draft due. (Comparing salmon and human lifecycle 8-9 paragraphs)
Reading: Read and Respond
Spelling: Lesson 2 words in ABC order.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Homework:
It looks like I am able to access this schoolnotes.com account now. I am sorry I was not able to update the account at all last week.
That communication lapse may have led to an increase in late work. Please check your child's student planner and homework folder with them so you know what work they need to complete each day. Today I had many students in at all three recesses completing late work and I will not provide that time in the future.
Reading: Read and Respond. November Reading Goal: complete a biography and complete the book report assignment. Presentations will be on November 19 and 20th.
Math: Timed test corrections. Extra credit- play closest to 100 game at home tonight with a parent or friend to earn an extra "4" on an assignment. The number cards needed for the game can be cut out of your workbook.
Spelling: Missed words from your pretest written 5 times each. Test Friday.
Writing/Science: The first 5 paragraphs of your comparing the salmon lifecycle to the human lifecycle need to be complete by tomorrow. (Salmon: eggs, alevin, par, smolt, adult, spawner. Humans: developing baby, baby, toddler/child, teen, adult, senior citizen.)
Reminder: Field trip to the cove for our salmon trip Friday morning at 9:05. We will return to Marvista for lunch. Parent drivers. Tomorrow all driver clearance forms need to be turned in. The district has just let us know that groups larger than 20 will no longer be allowed to have parent drivers. This will effectively end parent driver field trips for us and will mean the cancelation of field trips due to the cost of charter bus transportation. I have not received official word of why the decision was made and am very sorry to have to report it.
Assembly: Our class did a nice job performing for the Veteran's Day assembly. Ask your child about it.
Some Favorite Links:
Fact Fluency This is a math web link recommended by our Math Coach, Laura Bohn.
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