Math:
We worked on the District Benchmark Trimester 1 Math Test.  Bring a book to read tomorrow, in case you finish early. :)

LA:
We worked on the 1st Trimester Language Arts Benchmark. Bring a book to read tomorrow, in case you finish early. :)

History:
Chapter 5 test tomorrow. Study your graphic organizers...do you know names and important facts about Powhatan chiefs? Hmm....hint, hint....wink, wink.

Other:
Get Report Card envelope signed and return it tomorrow, get behavior card and Thursday Folder signed and returned by tomorrow.
Read, type, iReady-as per usual.

MINIMUM DAY TOMORROW-DISMISSAL = 12:30

Math:
1. We renamed fractions today.
2. We finished the "Shelton" worksheets pages 78-79 and a project tracing the fraction shapes.  I'll be in by 7:30am tomorrow if you need further access to the shapes to finish your project.
3. Five of you still owe me the Unit 4 Math tests-Multiplying and Dividing Decimals with corrections-you need to return it with  a note that states that you didn't want to complete corrections with it, if you didn't complete corrections.

Language Arts:
1. We watched the Amelia Earhart video 10 times and took notes. We'll be writing on it tomorrow. :)
2. Get your writing for Nellie Bly signed...I still don't have some students writing turned in. See me if your not sure whether or not you turned it in.
3. Get your spelling/vocabulary test signed by a parent-10s each for each misspelled word.

History:
Test = Friday on Chapter 5  
Review your notes and the chapter review that we started in class today.

Other:
Reading daily is NOT optional.
Type, and do your iReady.

Math: We worked on renaming fractions in the lowest terms:
1. Look at original fraction and think "What is the largest number that I can divide both the numerator and denominator by evenly?"
2. Set up the BIG 1 & divide across the numerator and the denominator.
3. Repeat, if necessary.

We completed 3 worksheets on the renaming fractions in the lowest terms.

Language Arts:
 Read.

History:
Chapter 5 test next Friday.

Other:
REMEMBER ALL WREATH ORDERS ARE DUE BY MONDAY!  EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO SCHOOL, YOU CAN DROP THEM OFF IN THE OFFICE. YAY!

Want to watch the Choral performance...check out this link!

Have a nice 5 day break!  Thank a veteran for their service.
See you next Wednesday.
Read every day!!!!
iREady: complete the 2 reading and math lessons required.
Type: remember 2 pages of typing are expected by April in one sitting!

Math:
l. We had basic fraction review today!  We completed two worksheets and page 121 in the Math Journal.


Language Arts:
We completed the first two paragraphs of our essays to answer the following question: Why did Nellie Bly become a stunt reporter?

Paragraph 1 = introduction
Paragraph 2 = body paragraph with one idea about why Bly became a stunt reporter

Tomorrow will be the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs about why she became a stunt reporter.

History:
Complete the notes for chapter 5, lesson 3.
Information about report cards for parents!Click here for the Glendale Unified School District's video explanation of the changes to the report card. 

Information about report cards for parents!

Click here for the Glendale Unified School District's video explanation of the changes to the report card. 

Math-
Multiplication/Division with Decimals test was today. Afterwards, we completed math boxes on MJ p. 109, 111, & 117

Language Arts-
Study your spelling and vocabulary words-test Thursday
We completed the Motive map for Nellie Bly story- 2 details for traits, 2 details for words, 2 details for actions (with page numbers)

History-
We covered Chapter 5, Lesson 2-The French Colonies!  Oui oui, mon cherie!

Other-
Wreath sales were extended until next Monday-you can turn them into the office next Monday even Read as if your life depended upon it-it does!
Type for 20 minutes. Remember, you are expected to be able to type two pages in one sitting by April so that you can complete an online essay for the yearly exams.

Math:
1. Review your notes for math test tomorrow. Unit 4 in the Math Journal-decimal multiplication and division!
2. We completed Lesson 27 worksheet.
3. Get two math quizzes signed.

Language Arts:
Study Vocab/Spelling words- test = Thursday!  They're listed on Spellingcity.com under "Nellie Bly Story" for Melissa Cannon
We completed our vocab. map-words & definitions on one side, picture on the other side
Get vocab test  & spelling test signed by a parent.
Misspelled spelling words = 10 times each!

History:
We began chapter 5:  The Northwest Passage


Other:
iReady- 2 math and 2 reading lessons due by next Sunday, type for 20 minutes, read for 40 minutes.
Friday-Tuesday are student holidays.
We began our Improvisation Class today with Mrs. Gilbert. We had great fun participating in improv. games.