This Week in Class...
Math - We will review our fraction concepts and learn more about subtracting fractions. We will have our mid-chapter checkpoint this week!
Reading - We will continue preparing for PEAKS testing and learning how to use the tools for testing.
Writing - We are going to be learning about different figures of speech. This week we will learn about similes.
Spelling - There is NO spelling this week. We will have a regular spelling week next week. Homework will go home this Friday.
Social Studies - We are going to review the Inca and move on to the Maya.
Science - We will examine different types of soil and leanr about porosity.
PEAKS TESTING...
...is right around the corner! Please help ensure that your child is getting rest, healthy foods, and staying focused on school! :)
Variety Show...
March 30th. We will be singing! Please donate items to our "Weekend Fun" fundraiser basket as soon as possible.
Healthy Snacks...
Please send healhty snacks to school each day. Kids get hungry and appreciate a good snack.
Winter Gear...
It is going to be crazy weather with smowing and melting. Please make sure kids are still bringing the appropriate gear to school every day. Thanks!
Monday, March 19, 2018
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Week od February 26th, 2018
This Week in Class...
Math - We are finishing chapter 6 this week. Our test is on Wednesday.
Reading - We are finishing our Shiloh projects and presenting this week.
Writing - We are working to finish our personal narratives.
Spelling - It is a normal spelling week this week.
Social Studies - We will be doing an olympian profile and begin finishing our olympic lapbooks.
Read Across America Day...
This Friday! Kids can wear pajamas, bring a stuffed animal and books. We will have a muffin breakfast and have a fun-filled day.
Healthy Snacks...
Please bring in healthy snacks for your child each day. School provides a veggie/fruit snack only once or twice a week and kids are hungry each afternoon. Thanks!
Supplies Needed...
We are in need of scissors! If you are able to donate some, we would appreciate it!
3rd Quarter is coming to a close...
Spring break is the week of March 11th.
Math - We are finishing chapter 6 this week. Our test is on Wednesday.
Reading - We are finishing our Shiloh projects and presenting this week.
Writing - We are working to finish our personal narratives.
Spelling - It is a normal spelling week this week.
Social Studies - We will be doing an olympian profile and begin finishing our olympic lapbooks.
Read Across America Day...
This Friday! Kids can wear pajamas, bring a stuffed animal and books. We will have a muffin breakfast and have a fun-filled day.
Healthy Snacks...
Please bring in healthy snacks for your child each day. School provides a veggie/fruit snack only once or twice a week and kids are hungry each afternoon. Thanks!
Supplies Needed...
We are in need of scissors! If you are able to donate some, we would appreciate it!
3rd Quarter is coming to a close...
Spring break is the week of March 11th.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Week of February 19th, 2018
No school Monday 2-19-18
Full day of school Tuesday 2-20-18
Half day of school Wednesday 2-21-18
Half day of school Thursday 2-22-18
No school Friday 2-23-18
***There is NO spelling this week!
Read Across America Day is Coming Up!!!
Friday, March 2nd, 2018
We will have a fun-filled day of reading! Stay tuned for further details!
Healthy Snacks
Please send in healthy snacks for your child each day!
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Week of February 12th, 2018
This week in class...
Math - We will continue learning about fractions this week.
Reading - We will begin working on our diorama projects this week.
Writing - We will continue writing our personal narratives and begin the peer edit process.
Spelling - This is a regular spelling week. Homework is due Friday morning. Test is Friday afternoon.
Social Studies - We are continuing to learn about the Winter Olympics.
Field Trip!
Our next field trip will be in March! We will see Step Afrika at the performing arts center. Permission Slips and payment are due THIS WEDNESDAY! So sorry for the late notice!
Math - We will continue learning about fractions this week.
Reading - We will begin working on our diorama projects this week.
Writing - We will continue writing our personal narratives and begin the peer edit process.
Spelling - This is a regular spelling week. Homework is due Friday morning. Test is Friday afternoon.
Social Studies - We are continuing to learn about the Winter Olympics.
Field Trip!
Our next field trip will be in March! We will see Step Afrika at the performing arts center. Permission Slips and payment are due THIS WEDNESDAY! So sorry for the late notice!
Monday, January 29, 2018
Week of January 29th, 2018
This Week in Class...
Math - We are learning how to simplify fractions.
Reading - We are in the middle of the novel Shiloh.
Writing - We are working on rough drafts for our personal narratives. We are writing about a time we learned something new.
Spelling - It is a normal spelling week. Homework packets are coming home on Monday this week (I apologize for not getting them home on Friday).
Science - We will continue to learn about watersheds.
Social Studies - We are going to learn about the Winter Olympics and begin creating a lap book.
Snack...
Please ensure you are sending/help your child pack a healthy snack for the afternoons.
***If anyone would like to donate indiviually packed snacks and/or plastic forks and spoons we would appreciate it!
Homework...
***We are getting back into the swing of having math homework. Please expect a few days of math homework each week.
*** Many spelling homework packets were not turned in for last week. Please check in with your child to help them remeber their responsibility.
***Reading Logs for January are due this week on Thursday, February 1st.
Pennies for Patients
***This is the last week to bring in any loose change to donate to those in need.
Winter Gear...
***Please help your child remember to bring his/her winter gear. Full gear is required on Mon./Tues. for PE. All other gear is required for recess. Kids will be calling home if they do not have the appropriate gear.
Math - We are learning how to simplify fractions.
Reading - We are in the middle of the novel Shiloh.
Writing - We are working on rough drafts for our personal narratives. We are writing about a time we learned something new.
Spelling - It is a normal spelling week. Homework packets are coming home on Monday this week (I apologize for not getting them home on Friday).
Science - We will continue to learn about watersheds.
Social Studies - We are going to learn about the Winter Olympics and begin creating a lap book.
Snack...
Please ensure you are sending/help your child pack a healthy snack for the afternoons.
***If anyone would like to donate indiviually packed snacks and/or plastic forks and spoons we would appreciate it!
Homework...
***We are getting back into the swing of having math homework. Please expect a few days of math homework each week.
*** Many spelling homework packets were not turned in for last week. Please check in with your child to help them remeber their responsibility.
***Reading Logs for January are due this week on Thursday, February 1st.
Pennies for Patients
***This is the last week to bring in any loose change to donate to those in need.
Winter Gear...
***Please help your child remember to bring his/her winter gear. Full gear is required on Mon./Tues. for PE. All other gear is required for recess. Kids will be calling home if they do not have the appropriate gear.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Week of January 22nd, 2018
This Week in Class...
Math - We are beginning chapter 6 on Fractions!
Reading - We are continuing to read Shiloh and work in reading groups.
Writing - We are beginning our narrative writing process.
Spelling - It is a normal spelling week. Homework is due Friday morning.
Social Studies - We will continue to learn about the Inca.
Science - We will begin learning about watersheds.
Please continue to send in box tops!
Please continue to send in Pennies for Patients!
Next Week on February 1st, we will have our annual school-wide SNOW DAY
A fun day filled with outdoor activities. Intermediate grades will be outside from 9:10 A.M. - 11:15 A.M. if you can chaperone and be with our class I would greatly appreciate it! Things run MUCH smoother the more parent volunteers we have!
Please send all winter gear with your child everyday! It is cooooooold outside!
Please send healthy snacks with your child! If you are able to donate whole-class snacks I know many kids would appraciate it!
Math - We are beginning chapter 6 on Fractions!
Reading - We are continuing to read Shiloh and work in reading groups.
Writing - We are beginning our narrative writing process.
Spelling - It is a normal spelling week. Homework is due Friday morning.
Social Studies - We will continue to learn about the Inca.
Science - We will begin learning about watersheds.
Please continue to send in box tops!
Please continue to send in Pennies for Patients!
Next Week on February 1st, we will have our annual school-wide SNOW DAY
A fun day filled with outdoor activities. Intermediate grades will be outside from 9:10 A.M. - 11:15 A.M. if you can chaperone and be with our class I would greatly appreciate it! Things run MUCH smoother the more parent volunteers we have!
Please send all winter gear with your child everyday! It is cooooooold outside!
Please send healthy snacks with your child! If you are able to donate whole-class snacks I know many kids would appraciate it!
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Week of January 8th, 2018
Welcome Back to School! Let's have a FANTASTIC semester!!!
This Week in Class...
Math - We are beginning the week reviewing all of the division concepts we learned before break. We are nearing the end of our division chapter. Stay tuned!
Reading - This week we are reading a story called Finding the Titanic.
Writing - This week we are working on our writing stamina with quick writes. We will also be writing to our Pen Pals.
Spelling - There is NO spelling this week. We will continue spelling as normal next week.
Social Studies - We will continue learning about the Inca civilization.
A few reminders........
*Please make sure that students bring winter gear to school. Gear is required for PE on Mondays and Tuesdays.
*December reading logs are due! Please help your child ensure they are prepared to turn in their December and Book-It reading logs tomorrow.
*There is no spelling this week. Spelling will handed out on Friday for next week. Our next spelling test will be NEXT Friday.
*There is no school NEXT Monday for MLK Day. Please ensure your child is learning his/her spelling words.
*Please send healthy snacks each day. Many kids get upset DAILY because they do not have a snack. I wish I could provide snack for my class but that is too expensive. The school provides snack on Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLY.
*We will continue homework club for January and students that turn in every assignment will win prizes. Please keep in mined that my policy is homework may be 1 day late, then students are no longer eligible to win prizes. Math is always due the next day. Spelling is always due Friday mornings. Reading logs are always due the 1st of each new month.
This Week in Class...
Math - We are beginning the week reviewing all of the division concepts we learned before break. We are nearing the end of our division chapter. Stay tuned!
Reading - This week we are reading a story called Finding the Titanic.
Writing - This week we are working on our writing stamina with quick writes. We will also be writing to our Pen Pals.
Spelling - There is NO spelling this week. We will continue spelling as normal next week.
Social Studies - We will continue learning about the Inca civilization.
A few reminders........
*Please make sure that students bring winter gear to school. Gear is required for PE on Mondays and Tuesdays.
*December reading logs are due! Please help your child ensure they are prepared to turn in their December and Book-It reading logs tomorrow.
*There is no spelling this week. Spelling will handed out on Friday for next week. Our next spelling test will be NEXT Friday.
*There is no school NEXT Monday for MLK Day. Please ensure your child is learning his/her spelling words.
*Please send healthy snacks each day. Many kids get upset DAILY because they do not have a snack. I wish I could provide snack for my class but that is too expensive. The school provides snack on Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLY.
*We will continue homework club for January and students that turn in every assignment will win prizes. Please keep in mined that my policy is homework may be 1 day late, then students are no longer eligible to win prizes. Math is always due the next day. Spelling is always due Friday mornings. Reading logs are always due the 1st of each new month.
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