Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Language Arts:
Summarize how Kate feels about Mrs. Buell at the end of the story.  Defend your quotes with evidence from the text.

Math:
MJ 296-299
SL 199-201

History:
Test on Thursday for Chapter 11

Other:
Field Trip tomorrow!  Wear comfortable shoes, bring a lunch, eat a big breakfast so that you're ready to go. :)

Read-a-thon = Thursday !  Yay

Friday = Minimum Day!


Monday, February 24, 2014

Language Arts:
1. Summarize "Mrs. Buell" Remember a summary is only the most important parts, be sure to include two events and two emotions from Mrs. Buell.
2. Write missed spelling words 5 times each and get it signed by a parent.
3. Get Comprehension test signed by a parent.
4. Get 2 "Project Mulberry" assignments signed by a parent.

Math:
NO HOMEWORK
What is a plane??

History:
History Test = Thursday afternoon

Other:
Read-a-thon = Thursday morning.  WE are working toward a field trip to Aquarium of the Pacific, or towards Play Day (if we don't make enough for a field trip.)
Friday= Minimum Day

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Language Arts:
CAW 184-189 You must write in complete sentences 5th graders!
PB 107- Do you remember the point of view clues?
Spelling words 3's each and sentences: underline each spelling word in the sentence.
Spelling and Comprehension test tomorrow on "Project Mulbery" vocabulary, comprehension, and point of view concepts.

Math:
2 worksheets
Unit 8 test tomorrow! Don't forget how to convert: 5 1/4 = 4  5/4  (hint, hint, wink, wink)

History:
Complete the notes for pages 380-381
Question 2 Who was important in the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
Question 3: What were the issues of slavery that were being considered while writing the Declaration of Independence?

Other:
Thursday Folder & Behavior Card due tomorrow.
These folks need to return their field trip permission forms: 3, 7 , 13, 14, 18, 21, 27, 30, 32
READING GOALS due tomorrow with a parent signature. (Except 7 & 18)

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Language Arts:
1. Answer question # 2 on p. 486
2. PB 104 & 106
3. Spelling words in alphabetical order and in CURSIVE!! (PB 107)
4. Test Friday on "Project Mulberry" and spelling words.

Math:
1. Unit 8 test Friday: STUDY YOUR STEPS FOR ALL THINGS FRACTION RELATED!!!!
2. Complete the three worksheets.
3. Invite your parents to the totem unveiling tomorrow @ 11am!

History:
1. Explain how the Declaration of Independence is a break-up letter to your parents and your teddy bear.

Other:
Field trip form due tomorrow!!! #32, you left yours at school. It's on your desk ;)

Bring in a coffee can or infant formula can with a lid for Colonial Day! You may bring it early and I'll store them for you plus 20 table points for extras donated for the class. (4/4) Beg your parents to help that day! :)  

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Language Arts:
Questions  1 & 2 for "Mulberry" story, p. 480
Vocab. map
CAW 180-181
Parent signature on science test & essays

Math:
Get both quizzes signed by parent.
Test on unit 8 = Friday.  STUDY!!!
Bring your dance shoes next Monday for dance practice.

History:
Complete p. 375, Questions 1, 4, & 6 with a complete sentence.

Other:
Unveiling ceremony for our totems/medallions = Thursday at 11am. Please invite your parents. :)
Book Fair = Wednesday, February 26th after our field trip.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Language Arts:
Read :)


Math
MJ 287, 289-290
Math test on unit 8 = Thursday, 2/20


Other:
Read-a-thon money will go towards a field trip to Aquarium of the Pacific.  If we don't reach our goal of $30/student, then we will donate our money towards 5th grade Play Day.


Thursday, February 13, 2014

Language Arts:
Final Copy Due for Essays
Chapter 5 Science Test tomorrow-open Cornell notes

Math:
MJ 280-283
SL 189
signed math quizzes due
Math test on Unit 11 next Wednesday; study your notes!

Other:
Line Art Due
Thursday Folder & Behavior Card Due