Friday, 12/20/13 - Homework

CHOICE HOUR SHEETS DUE TUESDAY 1/7/13!!!

Language Arts
1. Book club folders will be due Tuesday, 1/7/14.
We will spend Monday, 1/6/14 finishing these up!
2. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
3. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. No homework.

Enjoy your break! Here's hoping it is restful and fun, and that you enjoy spending some quality time with your families! See you in 2014! Love, Ms. Leach

Thursday, 12/19/13 - Homework

CHOICE HOUR SHEETS DUE TUESDAY 1/7/13!!! Bring these in ASAP :)

Language Arts
1. We will have our last official book club session tomorrow. If you still have a significant amount of work to do, you may want to take your materials home with you tonight to work on them. Remember, the book club folders will be due Tuesday, 1/7/14.
2. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
3. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. No homework.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Bring BOXTOPS for Project Cope!!
3. WHITE ELEPHANT Winter Party TOMORROW, Friday. Bring in one wrapped, new or gently used item to re-gift. Have fun, but make sure the gift is something nice.

Wednesday, 12/18/13 - Homework

CHOICE HOUR SHEETS DUE TUESDAY 1/7/13!!! Bring these in ASAP :)

Language Arts
1. R&Es were due today. We finish the remaining presentations tomorrow.
2. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
3. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. No homework.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Bring BOXTOPS for Project Cope!!
3. WHITE ELEPHANT Winter Party THIS Friday. Bring in one wrapped, new or gently used item to re-gift. Have fun, but make sure the gift is something nice.

Tuesday, 12/17/13 - Homework

CHOICE HOUR SHEETS DUE TUESDAY 1/7/13!!! Bring these in ASAP :)

Language Arts
1. R&Es are due tomorrow, Wednesday, 12/18/13. Post yours to the Wiki listed below.
2. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
3. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. No homework.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Bring BOXTOPS for Project Cope!!
3. WHITE ELEPHANT Winter Party THIS Friday. Bring in one wrapped, new or gently used item to re-gift. Have fun, but make sure the gift is something nice.


Link to R&E Wiki: http://fitz-brown13.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/R%26Es+%28Responses+and+Explorations%29

Monday, 12/16/13 - Homework

CHOICE HOUR SHEETS DUE TUESDAY 1/7/13!!! Bring these in ASAP :)

Language Arts
1. R&Es are due this Wednesday, 12/18/13. Post yours to the Wiki listed below.
2. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
3. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. Chapter 5 Test was today.
2. NO HOMEWORK

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Bring BOXTOPS for Project Cope!!
3. WHITE ELEPHANT Winter Party THIS Friday. Bring in one wrapped, new or gently used item to re-gift. Have fun, but make sure the gift is something nice.


Link to R&E Wiki: http://fitz-brown13.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/R%26Es+%28Responses+and+Explorations%29

Friday, 12/13/13 - Homework

CHOICE HOUR SHEETS DUE TUESDAY 1/7/13!!! Bring these in ASAP :)

Language Arts
1. R&Es are due 12/18/13. Post yours to the Wiki listed below.
2. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
3. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. Completed Review Due Monday 12/16/13 (including ISN page 22). Answer key on wiki.
2. Chapter 5 Test Monday 12/16/13.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Bring BOXTOPS for Project Cope!!
3. WHITE ELEPHANT Winter Party next Friday. Bring in one wrapped, new or gently used item to re-gift. Have fun, but make sure the gift is something nice.


Link to R&E Wiki: http://fitz-brown13.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/R%26Es+%28Responses+and+Explorations%29
Link to SS Ch. 5 Review Wiki: http://fitz-brown13.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Chapter+5+Reviews

Wednesday 12/11/13 - Homework

Language Arts
1. 5th graders - TYPED Argument Paragraph due Friday, 12/13/13.
2. Preposition Quiz will be on Thursday (tomorrow).
3. R&Es are due 12/18/13. Post yours to the Wiki listed below.
4. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. If your partner group did not finish creating your Chapter 5 review in class yesterday and today, it should be finished for homework and posted to the Wiki by tomorrow night (Thursday, 12/12/13).

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Bring BOXTOPS for Project Cope!!
3. Your Project Cope business addresses (1-2) are due Friday. Remember, the business must be outside of Birmingham. It would be a HUGE help if you could also get the name of the person we should be contacting.
4. WHITE ELEPHANT Winter Party next Friday. Bring in one wrapped, new or gently used item to re-gift. Have fun, but make sure the gift is something nice.



Link to R&E Wiki: http://fitz-brown13.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/R%26Es+%28Responses+and+Explorations%29
Link to SS Ch. 5 Review Wiki: http://fitz-brown13.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Chapter+5+Reviews
Link to Project Cope website: "http://projectcope.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Learning+Activities

Tuesday, 12/10/13 - Homework

Language Arts
1. 5th graders - TYPED Argument Paragraph due Friday, 12/13/13.
2. Preposition Quiz will be on Thursday. We will be studying in class tomorrow as well.
3. R&Es are due 12/18/13.
4. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. No Homework

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Bring BOXTOPS for Project Cope!! - We are having a competition amongst the 5/6 homeroom teams :)
3. T-SHIRT ORDER FORM DUE ASAP! ~Order form can be found on our Wiki if you lost it. http://fitz-brown13.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/

Monday, 12/9/13 - Homework

Language Arts
1. 5th graders - TYPED Argument Paragraph due Friday, 12/13/13.
2. 6th graders - Argument Paragraph was due today.
3. Preposition Packet was due today. NO SPELLING ASSIGNED. Preposition Quiz will be on Thursday, 12/12/13
4. R&Es are due 12/18/13.
5. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
6. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. Processing worksheet due tomorrow, 12/10/13.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Bring BOXTOPS for Project Cope!! - We are having a competition amongst the 5/6 homeroom teams :)

Language Arts
1. 6th graders - Argument Paragraph due Monday 12/9/13.
2. Preposition Packet is due Monday 12/9/13.
3. R&Es are due 12/18/13.
4. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. No homework.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Bring BOXTOPS for Project Cope!! - We are having a competition amongst the 5/6 homeroom teams :)

Thursday, 12/5/13 - Homework

Language Arts
1. Our 5th and 6th grade Spelling Bees were today!
2. Preposition Packet is due Monday 12/9/13.
3. R&Es are due 12/18/13.
4. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. Geoterms were due today.
2. No homework.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Bring BOXTOPS for Project Cope!! - We are having a competition amongst the 5/6 homeroom teams :)

Wednesday, 12/4/13 - Homework

Language Arts
1. Rough Draft of Argument Paragraph was due today for 5th and 6th graders. 6th graders learned about Works Cited Pages and created their own along with a partner. 5th graders will be completing this on Friday as they had NWEA today instead.
2. Preposition Packet is due Monday 12/9/13.
3. R&Es are due 12/18/13.
4. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. Geoterms due Thursday, 12/5/13 (conquistador, Northwest Passage, contagious disease, East Indies, colony)

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Bring BOXTOPS for Project Cope!! - We are having a competition amongst the 5/6 homeroom teams :)

Tuesday, 12/3/13 - Homework
Language Arts
1. Rough Draft of Argument Paragraph due tomorrow (Weds 12/4) (We saw Ms. Leach's example in class, and we had about 20 minutes of independent work time to get started).
2. Preposition Packet is due Monday 12/9/13.
3. R&Es are due 12/18/13.
4. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. Geoterms due Thursday, 12/5/13 (conquistador, Northwest Passage, contagious disease, East Indies, colony)

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Bring BOXTOPS for Project Cope!! - We are having a competition amongst the 5/6 homeroom teams :)

Monday, 12/2/13 - Homework

Language Arts
1. Prepositions were discusses/modeled in class today. We began the first page of the packet together as a class.
2. Preposition Packet is due Monday 12/9/13.
3. R&Es are due 12/18/13.
4. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. No homework :)

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Bring BOXTOPS for Project Cope!! - We are having a competition amongst the 5/6 homeroom teams :)

Tuesday, 11/26/13 - Homework

Language Arts
1. We had 50 minutes of class time to continue researching support for our Argument Paragraph claims. Most students finished in class, but if you did not finish, the Research Notes are HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY 12/2/13.
2. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
3. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH:
http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/searchResults2/actionWin?failOverType=&resetBreadCrumb=true&query=OQE+Year-Round+Schools&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&display-query=OQE+Year-Round+Schools&mode=view&limiter=AC+y&u=lom_accessmich&totalSearchResultCount=281&displayGroups=&p=OVIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=BasicSearch&scanId=CSH


Social Studies
1. No homework :)

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. ENJOY YOUR THANKSGIVING BREAK!

Monday 11/25/13 - Homework

Language Arts
1. Spelling was due today and we took our tests.
2. We also worked on researching support for our Argument Paragraph claims. We will continue to research tomorrow in class. THIS IS NOT HOMEWORK!! :)
3. Nightly reading. (40 book challenge!!!)
4. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. We took our Chapter 4 Test in class today. The review was also due along with a parent signature.
2. No homework :)

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.

Friday, 11/22/13 Homework

Language Arts
1. Adjective Quizzes were returned.
2. Your debatable claim was turned in today for Ms. Leach to revise over the weekend. It will be returned to you on Monday with comments and suggestions.
3. In partner groups, you completed the "You Select the Evidence" page to determine which evidence type best fit with each example. Next, we practiced how to deem a source credible or not credible. Your HOMEWORK DUE Monday, 11/25/13 is to complete the "Website Credibility Activity" in the packet. You will visit each of the websites listed and determine if you believe they are CREDIBLE or NOT CREDIBLE. Make sure to also record your reasons why. The final page asks you to describe any questions you had about the activity so that we can clear up any confusion on Monday.
4. Spelling is due this coming Monday, 11/25/13. Remember, the word sort must be turned in with the signature page. Also, Spelling City will be checked for completion of other activities.
5. Nightly reading.
6. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. This chapter's winning group for the "Create Your Own Review" competition was Bridget and Zoe! We worked individually, then in partners to complete this review in class. We checked the answers as a whole group at the end of class. Reviews should be taken home with you to help you study. A PARENT SIGNATURE on the completed review is DUE this coming Monday, 11/25/13. The Chapter 4 Test will also be on Monday, 11/25/13.


Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. Have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND :)

Thursday, 11/21/13 - Homework

Language Arts
1. Adjective Quizzes were returned.
2. Continued working on Argument Paragraph - discussed pros and cons of our topic, did free-writing to brainstorm, began working on creating a debatable claim. HOMEWORK: Finish #2,3,4 on packet due tomorrow (Friday, 11/22/13).
3. Spelling is due next Monday, 11/25/13. Remember, the word sort must be turned in with the signature page. Also, Spelling City will be checked for completion of other activities. PLEASE NOTE: Spelling City should now be back up and running! Yay!
4. Nightly reading.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. We got back together with our small groups of 2 or 3 to finish the "Create Your Own Review" activity for Chapter 4. Ms. Leach will announce the winner tomorrow!
2. No homework.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. This week Ms. Leach will be collecting any late/missing work from when Mrs. Jacobs was here with us. Please check PowerSchool and turn in any late/missing work as soon as possible.

Wednesday, 11/20/13 Homework

Language Arts
1. Adjective Worksheet was due today. We went over these in class before reviewing for the quiz. We also took our Adjective Quiz.
2. We had some much needed silent reading time today as well!
3. Spelling packets were given out in class yesterday. Spelling is due next Monday, 11/25/13. Remember, the word sort must be turned in with the signature page. Also, Spelling City will be checked for completion of other activities. PLEASE NOTE: Spelling City is having some technical bugs it seems. We are working to resolve this and I will keep you posted on when everything is back up and running. In the mean time, keep studying your words the old fashioned way ;)
4. Nightly reading.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. We got together in small groups of 2 or 3 to work on the "Create Your Own Review" activity for Chapter 4. This will be continued tomorrow.
2. No homework.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. This week Ms. Leach will be collecting any late/missing work from when Mrs. Jacobs was here with us. Please check PowerSchool and turn in any late/missing work as soon as possible.

Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 - Homework

Language Arts
1. Adjective Worksheet was handed out today. It is due tomorrow (Wednesday, 11/20/13). Adjective Quiz is also tommorow (Wednesday, 11/20/13).
2. Sixth graders finished presenting R&E's in class today.
3. We went to the media center for book checkout.
4. We continued working on Argument Writing by "Dissecting the Writing Prompt". We will finish this short packet in class on Thursday, so do not lose it!
5. Spelling packets were given out in class yesterday. Spelling is due next Monday, 11/25/13. Remember, the word sort must be turned in with the signature page. Also, Spelling City will be checked for completion of other activities.
6. Nightly reading.
7. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. We completed the "Processing" page of our ISNs today in class.
2. No homework.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. This week Ms. Leach will be collecting any late/missing work from when Mrs. Jacobs was here with us. Please check PowerSchool and turn in any late/missing work as soon as possible.

Monday, November 18, 2013 Homework

Language Arts
1. Adjective packet was corrected and collected today. Quiz is on Wednesday, 11/20/13.
2. Sixth graders began R&E's in class today. We continue tomorrow.
3. Spelling packets were given out in class. Spelling due next Monday, 11/25/13. Remember, the word sort must be turned in with the signature page. Also, Spelling City will be checked for completion of other activities.
4. Nightly reading.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. No homework.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.

Friday, November 15, 2013 Homework

Language Arts
1. Adjective packet (see 11/11/13 entry for a link) due Monday, 11/18/13. Quiz is on Wednesday, 11/20/13.
2. Sixth graders will present their first R&E’s next Monday, 11/18/13, to the 5th graders.
3. Nightly reading.
4. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. Reading Further worksheet due Monday, 11/18/13.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.

Thursday, November 14, 2013 Homework

Language Arts
1. In-class discussion of argument concepts (claims, evidence, etc.). “Name That Evidence Type!” worksheet due tomorrow.
2. Adjective packet (see 11/11/13 entry for a link) due Monday, 11/18/13.
3. Sixth graders will present their first R&E’s next Monday, 11/18/13, to the 5th graders.
4. Nightly reading.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. Geoterms for chapter 4 (New World, explorer, astrolabe, cash crop, Age of Exploration, archaeology, the Americas, nation state) due tomorrow.
2. Time to complete pages 16-17 in the ISN will be given tomorrow. NOT HOMEWORK.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Homework

Language Arts
1. In-class overview facts vs opinions. Worksheet due tomorrow if not completed in class.
2. Adjective packet (see 11/11/13 entry for a link) due Monday, 11/18/13.
3. Sixth graders will present their first R&E’s next Monday, 11/18/13, to the 5th graders.
4. Nightly reading.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. None.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013 (11-12-13!) Homework

Language Arts
1. Students visited the book fair today and filled out their wish lists. A wish list has been placed for Mrs. Fitz, as well.
2. Students completed a personal narrative in class.
3. Adjective packet (see 11/11/13 entry for a link) due Monday, 11/18/13.
4. Sixth graders will present their first R&E’s next Monday, 11/18/13, to the 5th graders.
5. Nightly reading.
6. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. Students completed the Characteristics of Cultural Regions worksheet in class today.
2. Students discussed yesterday’s videos and answers to the pre-test before completing a preview activity for Chapter 4.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday.
2. There WILL be SWIMMING tomorrow.

Monday, November 11, 2013 Homework

Language Arts
1. 6th Grade R&E's begin next Monday, 11/18/13. Remember, this first R&E can be about any grade-appropriate book you have read in the last two months.
2. Adjective Packet handed out today. Due 11/18/13.
3. We will visit the book fair tomorrow.

Social Studies
1. Worked on completing Cultural Region Characteristics worksheet in class. To be completed in class tomorrow.
2. Video about the age of exploration watched as a preview to Chapter 4.

Other
1. Wear PINK on Friday!
2. Conferences on Wednesday and Thursday!

Sunday, November 10th Reminder

Square 1 Art project drawings must be turned in Monday, November 11th. If you no longer have the sheet that was handed out, just use a square 8.5" x 8.5" piece of white paper.

Language Arts
1. Spelling due Monday, 11/11/13.
2. Nightly reading
3. Bring a chapter book to class each day.
4. Book club choice worksheet was due today. If you did not turn it in, look over the book descriptions, choose your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices. Get you parents to sign it. Bring it to LA on Monday.
5. Book fair is next week! Be sure to look over the flyer that went home today.
6. 6th Graders will present the first R&E of the year on Monday, 11/18/13. They will be presenting to the 5th graders in their homeroom. Look over the 91 Ways to Respond to Literature for ideas for the Response. Remember that the exploration shows how you expand your literary horizons (i.e., participation in a book club, attendance at a book talk, etc.).


Social Studies
1. None

Other
1. Square 1 Art artwork (not orders) due Monday 11/11/13. We would really like everyone to submit artwork. There is no obligation to purchase anything.
3. Sign up for conferences.

November 7, 2013 Homework

Language Arts
1. Final narrative turned in today. If you were missing the draft revised with your parent from last night, bring it in tomorrow for full credit.
2. Spelling due Monday, 11/11/13.
3. Nightly reading
4. Bring a chapter book to class each day.
5. Book club choice worksheet due tomorrow, 11/8/13. Look over the book descriptions, choose your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices. Get you parents to sign it. Bring it to LA tomorrow.


Social Studies
1. None

Other
1. Wear pink tomorrow!
2. Square 1 Art artwork (not orders) due Monday 11/11/13. We would really like everyone to submit artwork. There is no obligation to purchase anything.
3. Sign up for conferences.

November 6, 2013 Homework

Language Arts
1. Class time was given to make changes to the narrative writing piece. Additional class time will be given Thursday to make final revisions.
2. Final narrative is due at the end of class, Thursday, 11/7/13.
3. Have a parent or other adult review your narrative and make revisions with you tonight. They need to sign your narrative to show they revised with you.
4. Verb test was taken today.
5. Spelling due Monday, 11/11/13.
6. Nightly reading
7. Bring a chapter book to class every day.

Social Studies
1. No homework. We read books about different tribes today.

Other
1. Square 1 Art orders due Monday, 11/11/13.
2. Remember to wear PINK (or RED) on Fridays!
3. Sign up for conferences.

November 4, 2013 Homework

Language Arts
1. Class time was given to make changes to the narrative writing piece. Final drafts were turned in and will be given back on Wednesday. Additional class time will be given on Wednesday to make further revisions.
2. Final narrative is due Thursday, 11/7/13.
3. Verb test Wednesday, 11/6/13.
4. Verb practice sheet Where the Boys Are due Wednesday, 11/6/13.
5. Spelling packets were given out today. Spelling due Monday, 11/11/13.
6. Nightly reading
7. Bring a chapter book to class every day.

Social Studies
1. No homework. We begin Chapter 4 Wednesday.

Other
1. No school tomorrow, 11/5/13.
2. Square 1 Art orders due Monday, 11/11/13.
3. Remember to wear PINK (or RED) on Fridays!

November 1, 2013 Homework

Language Arts
1. 6th grade worked on revising narratives. If you did not finish and post to the wiki, post your revised narrative before Monday.
2. 5th grade worked on giving narrative feedback to peers. Students were required to give at least three critiques to two different students. If you did not finish leaving feedback, post it by Monday.
3. Final narrative is due Thursday, 11/7/13.
4. Verb packet is due Monday, 11/4/13.
5. Verb test Wednesday, 11/6/13.
7. Nightly reading (if you can stay awake long enough after trick-or-treating!)
8. Bring a chapter book to class every day.

Social Studies
1. Chapter 3 test was taken today. After completing the first half, students were allowed to use their textbooks to check answers (and change as needed) and finish the rest of the test.
2. Every student now has access to the textbook online. They can read the book, listen to the book (in English or Spanish!), check out the main ideas, take notes, take practice quizzes, and so much more. Logging in to learntci.com using their school user name and password is easy!

Other
1. Remember to wear PINK (or RED) on Fridays!
2. Book checkout will be Monday next week as there is no school Tuesday.
3. Have a great weekend!

Halloween Homework 10/31/13

Well that was an adventure! Despite the power outage that lasted most of the day, we had a productive and fun day in the classroom. Your children were real troopers, just going with the flow of the day. Kudos to them!

Language Arts
1. 6th grade was able to work on giving peer feedback on our narratives. Be sure to ask to see your student's work in progress. They are posted to the Writer's Workshop page of their digital backpack.
2. 5th grade used the available light in the Media Center to work on reading Battle books.
3. Verb packet is due Monday, 11/4/13.
4. Verb test Wednesday, 11/6/13.
5. Nightly reading (if you can stay awake long enough after trick-or-treating!)
6. Bring a chapter book to class every day.

Social Studies
1. Chapter 3 test is tomorrow. Anyone with questions should see Mrs. Jacobs between 8:00 and 8:20 or between 11:05 and 11:20 tomorrow morning.
2. Every student now has access to the textbook online. They can read the book, listen to the book (in English or Spanish!), check out the main ideas, take notes, take practice quizzes, and so much more. Logging in to learntci.com using their school user name and password is easy!

Other
1. Remember to wear PINK (or RED) tomorrow!
2. There were a few issues with accessing the Snickerdoodles recipe. They should now be resolved. The recipe is here.
3. A huge THANK YOU to all the parents who helped out today. The kids had a great time!

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Homework

Language Arts

1. Nightly Reading
2. Keep working on the Verb Packet. Due next Monday, 11/4/2013.
3. Verb test next Wednesday, 11/6/2013.
4. Narratives were run through Criterion at least once today.
5. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. Chapter 3 review was given in class today. Students had the entire class to work on it. If not finished, complete for homework. Review is due tomorrow.
2. Chapter 3 test on Friday.

Other
1. Wear pink on Friday!
2. Halloween party pinatas may be brought in any time between now and 1:30 on Thursday.
3. Several students requested the snickerdoodle recipe. It is here.
4. Halloween costumes need to be school appropriate. Thanks for remembering!

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Homework

Language Arts

1. Nightly Reading
2. Keep working on the Verb Packet. Due next Monday, 11/4/2013.
3. Verb test next Wednesday, 11/6/2013.
4. Bring a chapter book to class every day!
5. Media Center checkout was today.

Social Studies
1. All Chapter 3 reviews were turned in today. If you forgot to attach an answer key, email it to Mrs. Jacobs (jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us) by midnight tonight for full credit. Winning review will be completed in class tomorrow.
2. Chapter 3 test on Friday.

Other
1. Wear pink on Friday!
2. Halloween party pinatas may be brought in any time between now and 1:30 on Thursday.

Monday, October 28, 2013 Homework

Language Arts

1. Nightly Reading
2. Verb Packet handed out today. Due next Monday, 11/4/2013.
3. Verb test next Wednesday, 11/6/2013.
4. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. Work on your review for Chapter 3. Work time will be given in class again tomorrow. Final review is due by the end of class on Tuesday.
2. Chapter 3 test on Friday.

Other
1. Wear pink on Friday!
2. Halloween party pinatas may be brought in any time between now and 1:30 on Thursday.

Friday, October 25, 2013 Homework

Language Arts

1. Nightly Reading
2. Finish typing up first revisions to your narrative. Post the narrative to your Writer's Workshop page (under Language Arts) on your Digital Backpack. Make discussion tabs for each of the categories on the rubric (click here for an extra copy).
3. Battle Book permission slip (5th grade only)due Monday
4. Bring a chapter book to class every day!

Social Studies
1. Finish reading pages 38-43 in textbook. Make two notes (bullet points are fine) for each of the four tribes described.
2. Complete ISN page 14. Pay close attention to required elements of the writing.

Thursday, October 24, 2013 Homework

Language Arts

1. Nightly Reading
2. Get at least one peer or parent to edit your narrative piece. These were returned today. Use the checklist handed out in class to edit.
3. Battle Book permission slip (5th grade only)due Monday
4. BYOB

Social Studies
1. Fill in sections on pages 12-13 in ISN for Northwest Coast, California Intermountain Region, and Southwest American Indians (was done in class)

Other
Conference sign-up!

Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Homework

Language Arts

1. Nightly Reading
2. Noun test taken today
3. Battle Book permission slip (5th grade only)due Monday
4. BYOB

Social Studies
1. Fill in sections on pages 12-13 in ISN for Northwest Coast, California Intermountain Region, and Southwest American Indians (was done in class)

Other
Conference sign-up!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013 Homework

Language Arts

1. Nightly Reading
2. Noun practice - Cheeseballs paper. Circle (or underline or highlight) all nouns. We will review before taking noun quiz!
3. Noun quiz tomorrow.
4. Rough draft of narrative piece due typed tomorrow. We will begin revision process.

Social Studies

1. Chapter 3 Preview map due tomorrow (though most turned it in today).
2. Geoterms for chapter 3 due tomorrow. Geoterms for chapter 3 are culture, cultural region, mesa, government, nomadic, artifact, and gorge.

Monday, October 21, 2013 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Nightly Reading
2. Noun Quiz Wednesday, Oct 23


Social Studies:
1. None

Friday, October 18, 2013 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Nightly Reading
2. Spelling and test due Monday Oct 21
3. Noun Quiz Wednesday, Oct 23

Social Studies:
1. Two Junior Scholastic worksheets due Monday, October 21

Thursday, Oct 17 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Nightly Reading
2. Spelling and test due Monday Oct 21
3. Noun Quiz Wednesday, Oct 23

Social Studies:
1. None

Wednesday, Oct 16 Homework

Language Arts:
1.Theme Sheet due Thursday. Oct 17
2. Spelling Assignments and test due Monday, Oct 21
3. 40 Book challenge Nightly Reading

Social Studies:
1. None

Tuesday, October 15, 2013 Homework

Language Arts:

Theme Sheet due Thursday. Oct 17

1. Spelling Assignments and test due Monday, Oct 21
2. 40 Book challenge Nightly Reading
3. Book Orders were due today

Social Studies:
1. None

Great job on the MEAP today!

Monday, Oct 14 Homework

Language Arts:
Theme Sheet due Thursday. Oct 17
1. Spelling Assignments and test due Monday, Oct 21
2. 40 Book challenge Nightly Reading
3. Book Orders due Oct 15

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are doin spelling anf grammar.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. Book
3. Grammar Packet--- Nouns

Thursday, Oct 10 Homework

Language Arts:
Theme Sheet due Thursday. Oct 17
1. Noun Packet due Monday, Oct 14
2. 40 Book challenge Nightly Reading
3. Book Orders due Oct 15

Social Studies:
1. Chapter 2 Review due Friday, Oct 11 if not finished in class
2. Chapter 2 Test will be on Monday, Oct 14

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to complete the chapter 2 review.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Textbook
3. Writing Utensil
4. Planner

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to do Reader's WS.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. Book
3. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, Oct 9 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Noun Packet due Monday, Oct 14
2. 40 Book challenge Nightly Reading
3. Book Orders due Oct 15

Social Studies:
1. None

Good DAy to All!!!

For Language arts, we are going to be working on snapshots again.

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. Writing Utensil
3. Planner

Tuesday, Oct. 8 --Homework

Language Arts:
1. Noun Packet due Monday, Oct 14
2. Nightly Reading 30 Minutes

Social Studies:
1. None
We have no SS on Tues. and Wed. this week and next week. ----- Because of the MEAPthe review will not be given out until Thursday. the test date is no longer scheduled. I will let you know ASAP.

Other:
1. Goal Setting Packet tomorrow- Oct 9
2. Scholastic Book Orders due by October 15.

Directions:
1. Go to scholastic reading clubs online
2. Go to the parent section
3. type in this activation code H7RT6
4. Place your order:)by Oct 15

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for language arts, we are going to begin class with writer's WS. We will continue to work on Narratives.

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. RN
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil
5. Planner

Monday, Oct 7--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Noun Packet due Monday, Oct 14
2. Nightly Reading 30 Minutes

Social Studies:
1. None
We have no SS on Tues. and Wed. this week and next week. ----- Because of the MEAPthe review will not be given out until Thursday. the test date is no longer scheduled. I will let you know ASAP.

Other:
1. Goal Setting Packet Oct 9
2. Scholastic Book Orders due by October 15.

Directions:
1. Go to scholastic reading clubs online
2. Go to the parent section
3. type in this activation code H7RT6
4. Place your order:)by Oct 15

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to correct the ISN Pages from the mapping lab and chapter 2 as a class.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. Writing Utensil
4. Checking Pen
5. Planner

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to take the spelling test, turn in the spelling assignment, and get a final noun packet. If time permits, we will read Crash.

Please Bring:
1. Signed Spelling Sheet
2. Hot Fudge Monday Folder
3. Book
4. RN
5. Writing Utensil

Friday, Oct. 4 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Spelling City Online Nightly Assignments due Monday Oct 7---- It should be working for everyone now:)
2. Spelling Test on Monday Oct 7
3. Nightly Reading 30 Minutes

Social Studies:
1. Social Studies Review---- Due Thursday, Oct. 10th
2. Tentively ----Chapter 2 Test will be on Monday, Oct 14--- Because of the MEAP, it may change

Other:
1. Goal Setting Packet Oct 9
2. Scholastic Book Orders due by October 15. The book lists are going to come home today. The order needs to be done online.

Directions:
1. Go to scholastic reading clubs online
2. Go to the parent section
3. type in this activation code H7RT6
4. Place your order:)by Oct 15

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to finish our Review Competition:)

Please Bring:
1. SS Text
2. ISN
3. GEO Log
4. Pretend Review Sheet From Yesterday

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to continue with Writer's WS from yesterday and then finish class with Crash.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Book
4. Binder
5. Writing Utensil

Thursday, Oct. 3 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Spelling City Online Nightly Assignments due Monday Oct 7---- It should be working for everyone now:)
2. Spelling Test on Monday Oct 7
3. Nightly Reading 30 Minutes

Social Studies:
1. ISN Pages 8, & 9 Due Friday Oct 4 ---if not finished in class
2. ISN Page 10 and Review "Contest" Sheet Due Monday, Oct 7--- if not finished in class
3. Social Studies Review---- Due Thursday, Oct. 10th
4. Tentively ----Chapter 2 Test will be on Monday, Oct 14--- Because of the MEAP, it may change

Other:
1. Goal Setting Packet Oct 9
2. Scholastic Book Orders due by October 15. The book lists are going to come home today. The order needs to be done online.

Directions:
1. Go to scholastic reading clubs online
2. Go to the parent section
3. type in this activation code H7RT6
4. Place your order:)by Oct 15

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to do Writer's WS.

Please Bring:
1. Book
2. WN
3. RN
4. Scenes and Narratives Sheet
5. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, Oct 2---Homework

Monday, September 30 ---Homework
Language Arts:
1. Scenes and Narration Sheet due Thursday, Oct 3--- 3 sections for 6th.... 2 for 5th.
1. Spelling City Online Nightly Assignments due Monday Oct 7---- It should be working for everyone now:)
2. Spelling Test on Monday Oct 7
3. Nightly Reading 30 Minutes

Social Studies:
1. Finish the Mapping Lab C & D Due Thursday Oct 3---
2. ISN Pages 8, & 9 Due Friday Oct 4 ---if not finished in class

Other:
1. Goal Setting Packet Oct 9
2. Scholastic Book Orders due by October 15. The book lists are going to come home today. The order needs to be done online.

Directions:
1. Go to scholastic reading clubs online
2. Go to the parent section
3. type in this activation code H7RT6
4. Place your order:)by Oct 15

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to continue with chapter 2--- Native Americans.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. GEO Log
4. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to be learning about scenes and narration.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Book
4. Writing Utensil
5. Binder

Tuesday, Oct. 1 Homework

Monday, September 30 ---Homework
Language Arts:
1. Spelling City Online Nightly Assignments due Monday Oct 7---- It should be working for everyone now:)
2. Spelling Test on Monday Oct 7
3. Nightly Reading 30 Minutes

Social Studies:
1. Finish the Mapping Lab C & D Due Thursday Oct 3---
2. Chapter 2 GEO Terms due Wednesday, Oct 2
Origin Story
Environment
Natural resources
Pictograph
migrate
adapt
migration
adaptation

Other:
1. Goal Setting Packet Oct 9
2. Scholastic Book Orders due by October 15. The book lists are going to come home today. The order needs to be done online.

Directions:
1. Go to scholastic reading clubs online
2. Go to the parent section
3. type in this activation code H7RT6
4. Place your order:)by Oct 15

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to continue with chapter 2.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. GEO LOG
4. Binder
5. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to do Reader's WS, using specific scenes from the class read aloud Crash.

Please Bring:
1. Book
2. RN
3. WN
4. Writing Utensil

Monday, September 30 ---Homework

Language Arts:
1. Spelling City Online Nightly Assignments due Monday Oct 7
2. Spelling Test on Monday Oct 7
3. Nightly Reading 30 Minutes

Social Studies:
1. Finish the Mapping Lab C & D Due Thursday Oct 3---
2. Chapter 2 GEO Terms due Wednesday, Oct 2
Origin Story
Environment
Natural resources
Pictograph
migrate
adapt
migration
adaptation

Other:
1. Goal Setting Packet Oct 9
2. Scholastic Book Orders due by October 15. The book lists are going to come home today. The order needs to be done online.

Directions:
1. Go to scholastic reading clubs online
2. Go to the parent section
3. type in this activation code H7RT6
4. Place your order:)by Oct 15

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to finish the mapping lab and move on to chapter 2.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS TextBook
3. Mapping Lab Questions
4. Writing Utensil
5. Binder

Good Morning!

This ,morning for language arts, we are going to check the grammar and do spelling.

Please Bring:
1. Book
2. Hot Fudge Monday Folder
3. RN
4. WN
5. Writing Utensil

Friday, Sept. 27 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Finish The Noun Packet Pages 37-42 by Monday, Sept. 30
2. Nightly Reading 30 Minutes

Social Studies:
1. Finish the Mapping Lab A & B Due Monday, Sept 30---

Other:
1. Goal Setting Packet Oct 9
2. Scholastic Book Orders due by October 15. The book lists are going to come home today. The order needs to be done online.

Directions:
1. Go to scholastic reading clubs online
2. Go to the parent section
3. type in this activation code H7RT6
4. Place your order:)by Oct 15

Social Studies

For SS, we are going to finish the mapping lab.

Please Bring:
1. GEO Log
2. ISN
3. SS Text
4. Writing Utensil
5. Binder
6. Planner

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to read Crash and do Reader's WS.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. Book
3.Writing Utensil

Thursday, September 26---- Homework

Monday, Sept 23 Homework
Language Arts:
1. Finish The Noun Packet Pages 37-42 by Monday, Sept. 30
2. Nightly Reading 30 Minutes

Social Studies:
1. None

Other:
Goal Setting Packet Oct 9

Good Morning!

This moring for language arts, we are going to revisit grabbers, comparing the new with the old. We are also going to read Crash and if time permits, do reader's WS.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Book
4. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, September 25--- Homework

Monday, Sept 23 Homework
Language Arts:
1. Finish The Noun Packet Pages 37-42 by Monday, Sept. 30
2. Nightly Reading 30 Minutes

Social Studies:
1. None

Other:
Goal Setting Packet Oct 9

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon sor ss, we are going to learn about the Revolutionary War.

Please Bring:
1. Binder
2. Writing Utensil
3. SS Textbook
3. ISN

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to begin our first novel read-aloud, Crash. Then we are going to do Writer's WS where we will work on grabbers.

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. Book
3. RN
4. Writing Utensil

Monday, Sept 23 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Finish The Noun Packet Pages 37-42 by Monday, Sept. 30
2. Nightly Reading 30 Minutes

Social Studies:
1. None

Other:
Goal Setting Packet Oct 9

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for SS, we are going to finish the text features sheet. We will also check the comprehesion packet from Friday.

Please Bring:
1. Text Features Sheet
2. Spiral SS NB
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil
5. Planner

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to check in the grammar pages and continue to finish the packet. Spelling is still not ready so we will have to start it next Monday.

Please Bring:
My Main Character Sheet--- due today if you did not hand it in on Friday
1. Hot Fudge Monday Folder--- with the grammar pages due today
2. Book
3. Writing Utensil

Friday, September 20 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Hot Fudge Grammar Pages 32,33,34,35,36 are due on Monday, September 23
2. 40 Book Challenge 30 Minute nightly reading
3. My Main Character Sheet due on Monday, September 20 if not finished in class

Social Studies:
1. None

Other:
None

Social Studies

For social studies, we are going to finish up our Declaration of Independence Packet and turn in our Constitution Day essays from Tuesday.

Please Bring:
1. Consttution Essay due today
2. Binder
3. Planner
4. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to do Reader's WS for the first half of class and Writer's WS for the last half.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Book
4. Writing Utensil

Thursday, September 19--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Hot Fudge Grammar Pages 32,33,34,35,36 are due on Monday, September 23
2. 40 Book Challenge 30 Minute nightly reading

Social Studies:
1. Informational Essay Due Friday, September 20

Other:
Concussion Awareness Form due back ASAP--- my homeroom...... to help me keep track and to make sure I get all of these... I am putting this in my gradebook.

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, there is going to be a double science with Mrs. Brown.

Please Bring:
1. All Materials that Mrs. Brown asks you to bring

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to be doing Reader's WS. We are also going to continue to share our small moments.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Book
4. Writing Utensil

Wednesday Homework

Language Arts:
1. Hot Fudge Grammar Pages 32,33,34,35,36 are due on Monday, September 23
2. 40 Book Challenge 30 Minute nightly reading

Social Studies:
1. Informational Essay Due Friday, September 20

Other:
Concussion Awareness Form due back ASAP--- my homeroom...... to help me keep track and to make sure I get all of these... I am putting this in my gradebook.

THIS AFTERNOON WE ARE GOING TO NWEA TESTING

Good Morning!

This morning for Language Arts, we are going to do Reader's WS.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Book
4. Writing Utensil

Tuesday, September 17 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Hot Fudge Grammar Pages 32,33,34,35,36 are due on Monday, September 23
2. 40 Book Challenge 30 Minute nightly reading

Social Studies:
1. Informational Essay Due Friday, September 20

Other:
Concussion Awareness Form due back ASAP--- my homeroom...... to help me keep track and to make sure I get all of these... I am putting this in my gradebook.

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for SS, we are going to watch and video and do a writing assignment for Constitution Day.

Please Bring:
1. Spiral NB
2. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to be doing writer's WS.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Writing Utensil
4. Book
5. Binder/folder

Monday, September 16 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Hot Fudge Grammar Pages 32,33,34,35,36 are due on Monday, September 23
2. 40 Book Challenge 30 Minute nightly reading

Social Studies:
1. None

Other:
Concussion Awareness Form due back ASAP--- my homeroom...... to help me keep track and to make sure I get all of these... I am putting this in my gradebook.

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to finish the Notes sheet and begin the Declaration of Independence.

If Time permits, we will start the Declaration of Independence.

Please Bring:
Social Studies Spiral NB
1. Notes Sheet
2. SS Text
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to begin our grammar unit called Hot Fudge Monday:)

Please Bring:
1. A new folder from your summer supply list
2. Book
3. Writing Utensil

Friday, September 13 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Reading Voices/ Character Connection Sheet--- Due Monday, September 16 if not finished in class.
2. 40 book Challenge--- 30 minute of reading nightly

Social Studies:
1. none

Welcome to Social Studies!!!

Today for social studies, we are going to go to the MC and go on an informational Text Scavenger Hunt.

Please Bring:
1. Writing Utensil
2. Planner

Good Morning!

This mornig for language arts, we are going to continue with our narrative unit for reader's and writer's WS.

Please Bring:
Yellow sticky Notes due today
1. RN
2. WN
3. Book
4. Binder
5. Writing Utensil

Thursday, September 12--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Yellow Character Sticky Notes due Friday Sept 13
2. 40 Book Challenge Reading tonight (30 min)

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to finish the Colonial life mini unit.

Please Bring:
1. Notes sheet from yesterday
2. Writing Utensil
3. Binder
4. Planner

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are doing RW.

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. RN
3. Book
4. Planner
5. Writing Utnensil

Wednesday, September 11--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Reading for 30 Minutes


Social Studies:
1. none

Good Afternoon!!!!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to be finsihing the packet from yesterday. We will check it together as well. Addtinally, I will be doing an informational read- aloud.

Please Bring:
1. Book
2. Writing Utensil
3. Planner
4. Binder

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to be doing a combo of both RW and WW.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Book
4. Writing Utensil

Tuesday, September 10--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. WN Cover Due Tomorrow---Sept 11

Social Studies:
1. None

Other:
none

Good afternoon!

This afternoon for SS, we are going to finish to reading from yesterday and work with partners to complete a packet.

Please Bring:
1. Summary Paragraph from yesterday
2. A writing utensil
3. Planner

Good Morning!!!!! September 10

This morning for language arts, we are going to finish My Rotton Red-Headed Brother and then doing a writing activity that is connected to our Narrative Unit.

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. RN
3. Book
4. Reading Folder
5. Writing Utensil

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Monday, September 9 Homework

Language Arts: 1. Read for 30 minutes--- to work towards your 40 Book Challenge 2. 6th Only-- Reading Timeline---- if not finished in class due tomorrow, Sept. 10 3. WN Cover Due Wednesday, 9/11 Social Studies: 1. Informational Reading Summary Due Tuesday, Sept 10 if not finished in class Other: 1. None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to be reading an information essay on Colonial Life and you will write a summary---- Which will is a pre assessment. Please Bring: 1. RN 2. Writing Utensil 3. Binder 4. Planner

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to do a reader's and writing WS Combo.

Please Bring:
1. WN---Writer's Notebook
2. RN--- Reader's Notebook
3. Silent Book
4. Summer Packet Reading Log--- if you have not turned it in
5. Code 0f Conduc Signature ---if not handed in
6. Writing Utensil

Good Day to All!!!!!

For this class, we will finalize the egg drop assignment from the other day.  The Wiki Assignment needs to be discussed, because the written portion did not quite meet the standards that we were looking for.

Please Bring:
1. A Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to be doing reader's WS.  You will be taking a reading survey and continue to work on reading stamina.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. Book
3. Writing Utensil
4. Planner

Thursday, September 5 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Bring a silent reading book for tomorrow
2. Summer Packet Reading Log Due Monday, Sept 9

Social Studies:
1. Class begins on Monday, Sept 9---- We are doing group science based activities all week......

Other:
1. Code of Conduct Signature due Monday, Sept 9
2. TECH, MOVIE and STEPS FOR SUCCESS signatures due Friday, Sept 6-----
3. ME BEE due Monday Sept 9

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for class we are going to continue to do Team Based learning projects.  Social Studies will begin on Monday:-)

We will let you know which materials you should bring when you arrive.

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to be doing Reader's Workshop. 

Please Bring:
1. One of your new composition notebooks
2. Silent reading Book
3. Writing Utensil
4. Planner

Wednesday, Sept 4 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Bring a silent reading book tomorrow
2. Summer Packet Reading Log due Monday, Sept 9

Social Studies:
1. None

Other:
1. Code of Conduct signature--- due Mon
2. Tech Signauture due Mon
3. Movie Sig due Mon

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for class, we are going to finish the egg drop, learn about our bee project, and complete a fun art project:-)

Please Bring:
1.  Writing utensil
2. Art supplies
3. Planner

Good Morning!

Happy First Day of School!!!!!! 

I am so happy to see all of you!!!!

Good Morning!

Tuesday, Homework--- June 11

TODAY WAS OUR LAST ACADEMIC DAY!!!!!  GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!!!

THERE IS NO MORE HOMEWORK FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR:-)  THIS IS MY LAST POST FOR THE YEAR.

OUR FIELDTRIP IS TOMORROW.   VERY FUN!!!

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to be doing R & Ezzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Please Bring:
1. R & E
2. 40 Book Challenge Reading Log with Parent Signature

Monday, June 10 homework

Language arts:

2. Final R & E June 11

3. 40 Book Challenge Reading Log (100 points) due June 11

Social Studies:
1. none

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for class, we are going to check the Greek and Rome Reading Packets.

Please Bring:
1. The two Packets
2. A Writing Utensil

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon is LA,  We will complete early R & Es and finish RSG.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for class, we are going to get ready for Move-up-Day.

Please Bring:
1. A Writing Utensil

Friday, June 7 Homework

Language arts:

2. Final R & E June 11

3. 40 Book Challenge Reading Log (100 points) due June 11

Social Studies:
1. none

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to finsih RSG and writing.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Writing Utensil

Thursday, June 6 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Final Draft of China Essay Typed- Double Spaced-12. Point Font- Due Thursday, June 6

2. Final R & E June 11

3. 40 Book Challenge Reading Log (100 points) due June 11

Social Studies:
1. none

Other:
1. All Late work due Tuesday, June 11

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to continue with Greece and Rome. 

Please Bring:
1. The unfinished Greece Packet from Tuesday
2. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, I am going to collect your China essays.  We are also going to read RSG.  We are also going to do a mini writing activity.

Please Bring:
1. Printed China Essay
2. RN
3. WN
4. Binder
5. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, June 5 homework

Tuesday, June 4--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Final Draft of China Essay Typed- Double Spaced-12. Point Font- Due Thursday, June 6

2. Final R & E June 11

3. 40 Book Challenge Reading Log (100 points) due June 11

Social Studies:
1. None

Tuesday, June 4--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Final Draft of China Essay Typed- Double Spaced-12. Point Font- Due Thursday, June 6

2. Final R & E June 11

3. 40 Book Challenge Reading Log (100 points) due June 11

Social Studies:
1. Greece Packet due Thursday, June 6

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for Social Studies, we going to learn briefly about Greece and Rome.  We no longer need Textbooks.  You will be handing in your SS Text.

Please Bring:
1. SS Text---- To turn in:-)
2. Binder
3. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for Langauge arts, we are going to finish the China essay and revise.  If time permits, we will read RSG.

Please Bring:
1. Essay
2. WN
3. RN
4. Book
5. Writing Utensil

Language Arts:
1. FINAL R & E & 40 Book Challenge Documentation Tuesday 6/11--- our last day of academics!!!! :-)
2. Spelling and Test due Tuesday, June 4--- it changes because of the fieldtrip

Social Studies:
1. China Essay Rough Intro and Body due Tuesday, June 4. 
2. Whole Rough Draft of Essay typed  and posted  to the Wiki due Wednesday.  You are simply adding the Conclusion.
3. Final Revised Draft Due Thursday, June 6

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for SS, we are going to Finish our bee projecst for the Conservatory Field trip on Monday.

Please Bring:
1. All Bee Supplies

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to finish working on the China Essay Body which is due Tuesday, June 3.

Please Bring:
1. All LA materials

Thursday Homework

Wednesday Homework

Language Arts:
1. FINAL R & E & 40 Book Challenge Documentation Tuesday 6/11--- our last day of academics!!!! :-)
2. spelling and Test due Monday, June 3

Social Studies:
1. China Research and Intro Paragraph due  Thursday, May 30

Other:
1. Taylor Conservatory Permission Slip due Thursday, May 30. 

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for SS, we are going to do the bees.

Please bring:
1. All BEE Stuff

Wednesday Homework

Language Arts:
1. FINAL R & E & 40 Book Challenge Documentation Tuesday 6/11--- our last day of academics!!!! :-)
2. spelling and Test due Monday, June 3

Social Studies:
1. China Research and Intro Paragraph due  Thursday, May 30

Other:
1. Taylor Conservatory Permission Slip due Thursday, May 30. 

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts we are going to read RSG and work on the China essay:-)

//Please Bring:
1. All LA Materials

Monday, May 28 Homework

Language Arts:
1. FINAL R & E & 40 Book Challenge Documentation Tuesday 6/11--- our last day of academics!!!! :-)
2. spelling and Test due Monday, June 3

Social Studies:
1. Bring your China Research and your intro paragraph tomorrow Wednesday, May 29
Other:
1. Taylor Conservatory Permission Slip due Thursday, May 30. 

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to check Chapter 24 ISN Pages.  Then have a science mini lesson, then do bees.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. GEO Terms
4.  Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to work on the China Research Essay.

please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Writing Utensil
4. Cause and Effect Packet

Friday, May 24

Language Arts:
1. FINAL R & E & 40 Book Challenge Documentation Tuesday 6/11--- our last day of academics!!!! :-)

Social Studies:
1. Bring your China Research that you have so far from Friday for class on monday.

Other:
1. Taylor Conservatory Permission Slip due Thursday, May 30. 

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies we are going to research for the China essay.  I am also going to give a mini lesson on Intro paragraphs.

Please Bring:
1. Research Packet
2. Writing Utensil
3. Digital device if you have one

Good Morning!

This morning for class, we are going to do reader's WS with RSG and your own individual book.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. Book
3. Writing Utensil

Thursday, May 23 Homework

Language Arts:
1. FINAL R & E & 40 Book Challenge Documentation Tuesday 6/11--- our last day of academics!!!! :-)

Social Studies:
1. Chapter 24 ISN Pages Due Friday, May 24

Other:
Permission Slip due tomorrow---Fri May 24

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to finish chapter 21. 

Please Bring:
ISN
SS Text
Writing Utensil
GEO Log

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Good Morning!

This morning we are going ot begin our research China essay:-).

Please Bring:
1. Digital devise--- if you have one
2. RN
3. WN
4. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, Homework

Language Arts:
1. FINAL R & E & 40 Book Challenge Documentation Tuesday 6/11--- our last day of academics!!!! :-)

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon, for social studies, we are going to be starting chapter 24.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning we are going to continue to read RSG and work on the China Research Essay Inquiry Questions.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Book
4. Writing Utensil

Tuesday Homework

Language Arts:
1. FINAL R & E & 40 Book Challenge Documentation Tuesday 6/11--- our last day of academics!!!! :-)

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Morning!

This morning we are going to read RCG and work on our c & e research essay:-)

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Book
4. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, May 15 Homework

Language Arts:
1. FINAL R & E & 40 Book Challenge Documentation Tuesday 6/11--- our last day of academics!!!! :-)

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Afternoon!!!!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to continue with China.

Please Bring:
1. All SS Materials

Good Morning!

We are reading RSG and working on C & E.

Please Bring:
1. All LA Materials

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are reading RSG and reading on our own.

Please Bring:
1. Book
2. RN
3. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, May 15 Homework

Language Arts:
1. FINAL R & E & 40 Book Challenge Documentation Tuesday 6/11--- our last day of academics!!!! :-)

Social Studies:
1. Isn Page 142 if not finished in class

Good afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to learn about Legalism in China.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to complete the spelling test and check out library books for our 40 book challenge.  Then we are going to Read The Red Scarf Girl.

Please Bring:
1. Book
2. RN
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Tuesday, May 14 Homework

Language Arts:
1. FINAL R & E & 40 Book Challenge Documentation Tuesday 6/11--- our last day of academics!!!! :-)

Social Studies:
1. ISN PAGes  140-141 if not finished in class due Wednesday, May 15

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for class we are going to finish R & Es and complete the spelling test.  I am also going to check in your Chapter 21 GEO terms that I did not check in yesterday:-)  If time permits, I will read Red Scarf Girl.

Please Bring:
1. Chapter 21 GEO Terms
2. R & E

Good Morning!

This morning is R & Ezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

please Bring:
1. Spelling Sheet
2. Reading Log
3. R & E

Monday, May 13--- Homework

Language Arts:

1. R & E & Reading log HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY, MAY 14
2. Spelling and Test HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY, MAY 14

3. Remember----- the forty book challenge due date is 6/11.  It is around the corner---- keep reading:-)

 Social Studies:

None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to be learning about Daoism.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning we are going to be reading RSG and working on our research China project.

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. RN
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Friday, May 10--- Homework

 

Language Arts:

1. R & E & Reading log HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY, MAY 14
2. Spelling and Test HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY, MAY 14

3. Remember----- the forty book challenge due date is 6/11.  It is around the corner---- keep reading:-)

 Social Studies:

1. Chapter 21 Geo Terms due Monday, 13
•  Zhou dynasty

•  Mandate of Heaven

•  feudalism
•  Confucianism

•  civil servant

•  Daoism

•  yin and yang

•  Legalism

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to learn about Confusionism in chapter 21.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

:-) Cause and Effect and Red Scarf:-)

Please Bring:
1. Everything LA related

Thursday, May 9--- Homework

Language Arts:

1. R & E & Reading log HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY, MAY 14
2. Spelling and Test HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY, MAY 14

3. Remember----- the forty book challenge due date is 6/11.  It is around the corner---- keep reading:-)

 Social Studies:

1. Chapter 21 Geo Terms due Monday, 13
•  Zhou dynasty

•  Mandate of Heaven

•  feudalism
•  Confucianism

•  civil servant

•  Daoism

•  yin and yang

•  Legalism

Other

1. Bring Ear phones for the Smarter Balance testing on Friday, May 10---- this is only for the people that have not finished the test.

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to check in the ISN pages that are due and we are going also begin our unit on China.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. GEO Log
4. Binder
5. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to be doing cause and effect in connection with The Red Scarf Girl.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Book
4. Writing Utensil

Tuesday, May 7 Homework

Language Arts:

1. R & E & Reading log due 5/13
2. Spelling and Test 5/13

3. Cause and Effect Journal Entry--- due Tomorrow if not done in class today

4. Remember----- the forty book challenge due date is 6/11.  It is around the corner---- keep reading:-)

 

Social Studies:
1.  All:  ISN Pages 108-112 due Thursday, May 8th--- if not finished in class

2. GEO Challenge due Friday if not finished in class--due Friday

Other:

1. Bring Ear phones for the Smarter Balance testing on Wednesday, May 8

Monday, May 6 --homework

Language Arts:

1. R & E & Reading log due 5/13
2. Spelling and Test 5/13

 

Social Studies:
All:  ISN Pages 108-112 due Thursday, May 8th--- if not finished in class

Other:

1. Bring Ear phones for the Smarter Balance testing on Wednesday, May 8

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies/ Language Arts we are going to be getting new spelling and we are going to finish Buddhism.

Please Bring:
1. SS Text
2. GEO Log
3. ISN
4. Binder to hold the new spelling
5. Writing Utensil

Go To 501 For Testing

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to be testing.

Please Bring:
1. Ear buds
2. Book

Friday, May 3 Homework

Language Arts:
1. R & E & Reading log due 5/13
Social Studies:
1. Hindu Mandala Due Friday, May 3
2. 5th only---GEO terms for chapter 16 due Monday, May 6--- if not finished in class.

•  Buddha
• ascetic

• enlightenment

• alms

• nirvana

• Buddhism

• Four Noble Truths

• Eightfold Path

6th Only ISN Pages 108-111 due Monday, May 6

Other:

1. Bring Ear phones for the Smarter Balance testing on Monday, May 6

Good Afternoon!

For this class we are going to watch a movie on Buddhism.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for class, we are going to do social studies again.

Please Bring:
1. GEO Terms
2. ISN
3. SS Text
4. Binder
5/ Writing Utensil

Thursday, May 2 Homework

Language Arts:
1. R & E & Reading log due 5/13
2. No Spelling this week due to testing
3. 5th graders---- becasue we had no LA today, make sure that you turn in the two cause/effect paragraphs that were due today---- tomorrow.  Many of you have already turned them in......

Social Studies:
1. Hindu Mandala Due Friday, May 3
2. 6th only---GEO terms for chapter 16 due Friday, May 3--- if not finished in class.  5th graders, we will be doing social studies tomorrow morning to catch you up:).
 Buddha
• ascetic
• enlightenment
• alms
• nirvana
• Buddhism
• Four Noble Truths
• Eightfold Path

Other:
1. Bring Ear phones for the Smarter Balance testing on Monday, May 6

River Rouging All afternoon!!!!!!!

:)

gOOD mORING!

This morning we are doing socials studies.

Please Bring:
1. Cause and effect Paragraphs with questions that were due today for LA
2. ISN
3. SS Text
4. Binder
5. Writing Utensil
6. Hindu Packer

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 HOMEWORK

Language Arts:
1. R & E & Reading log due 5/13
2. No Spelling this week due to testing

Social Studies:
1. Hindu Mandala Due Friday, May 3

Other:
1. Bring Ear phones for the Smarter Balance for the week

Good Afternoon!

TESTING ALL AFTERNOON IN 501.  6TH FIRST, 5TH LAST.

PLEASE BRING:
1. EARPHONES
2. SILENT READING BOOK

Good Morning!

This morning for class we are doing a combo LA/SS.  We are going to work on casue and effect and finish Hinduism.

Please Bring:
1. Hinduism Movie Packet
2. Two Cause and Effect paragraphs
3. WN
4. Binder
5. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for our short class, you are going to be able to read in order to work on your 40 book challenge.

Please Bring:
1. Your Book

Monday, April 29---- homework

Language Arts:
1. Two cause and effect paragraphs due Wed. May 1
2. R & E & Reading log due 5/13
3. No Spelling this week due to testing

Social Studies:
1. Hindu Packet due Wednesday May 1
2. Hindu Mandala Due Friday, May 3

Other:
1. Bring Ear phones for the Smarter Balance for the week

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for SS, we are going to finish the Hindu lesson with a video and a packet which will test your comprehension of the religion.

Please Bring:
1. GEO Log
2. Binder
3. Writing Utensil

Thursday April 25 Homework

Language Arts:
1. R & E & Reading Log due 5/13

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for SS, we are doing an artistic Mandala.

Please Bring:
1. Markers/crayons
2. ISN
3. SS Text

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to be researching and  writing a cause and effect paragraph.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Writing Utensil
4. Book

Wednesday, April 24--- homework

Language arts:
1. R & E & Reading Log 5/13

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to finish chapter 15.

Please Bring:
1. GEO Terms
2. ISN
3. SS Text
4. Binder
5. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to cntinue with cause and effect.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Book
4. Writing Utensil

Tuesday April 23--- homework

Language arts:
1. R & E & Reading Log 5/13

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for SS, we are going to begin learning about India.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS TEXT
3. GEO Log
4. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This moring for langauge arts, we are going to continue with cause and effect.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Monday, April 22 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Literary Anaylsis (Optional Revisions) due Tuesday, April 23
2. R & E & Reading Log 5/13
3. 5th Only----- Lists for the cause and effect--- due Tuesday, April 23

Social Studie:
1. none

Good Afternoon!!!!

This afternoon for class, we are going to be doing science/lit with the honey bees all afternoon:-)

Please Bring:
1. Bee Materials

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to continue to work on Cause and Effect through reading and writing, and we are also going to take the spelling test.

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. RN
3. Book
4. Writing Utensil
5. Spelling assignment

Friday, April 19 Homework

Language Arts:
1. spelling and test due Monday 4/22
2. Literary Anaylsis (Optional Revisions) due Tuesday, April 23
3. R & E & Reading Log 5/13

Social Studie:
1. none

Good Afternoon!

This afteronoon for social studies, we are going to take the SS test.

Please Bring:
1.  Writing Utensil
2. Something silent to work on in case you finish early.

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to do writer's WS.

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. writing utensil
3. Book

Thursday, April 18--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. spelling and test due Monday 4/22
2. Literary Anaylsis (Optional Revisions) due Tuesday, April 23
3. R & E & Reading Log 5/13

Social Studies:
1. Unit 3 Test on Friday, April 19---TOMORROW

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to finsih the review. 

Please Bring:
1. Your review that you are using to study from
2. Writing Utensil or digital device of any kind

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going continue with Cause/Effect.

Please Bring:
1. Cause/effect Paragraph and bullets
2. RN
3. RN
4. Writing Utensil
5. Book

Good Morning!

this morning for language arts, we are going to continue with learning to write informational cause and effect paragraphs.

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. Binder
3. Writing Utensil

Tuesday, April 16--- Homework

Langauge Arts:
0. 7 Cause/Effect bullet points from your reading this morning
1. Next R & E &  Reading Log due 5/13
2. Spelling and test are due April 22
3.  Watson (Optional) Revisions due Tuesday 4/23


1. Unit Test Friday, due April 19

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to be checking the Religion Unit Review.

Please Bring:
1. Your completed Review
2.  SS Text
3.  Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are writing and reading.

please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Book
4. Binder
5. Writing Utensil

Monday, April 15--- Homework

Langauge Arts:
1. Next R & E &  Reading Log due 5/13
2. Spelling and test are due April 22

Social Studies:
1. Unit Review Due Monday, April 15
2. Unit Test Friday, due April 19

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon we are going to continue with R & E and get Literary Anaylsis back.

Please Bring:
1. R & E
2. Binder
3. Writing Utensil

Goood Morning!

This moring for LA, we are doing R & Es.

please Bring:
1. R & E
2. Reading Log

Thursday, April 11 Homework

Langauge Arts:
1. R & E & Reading Log due 4/15

Social Studies:
1. Unit Review Due Monday, April 15
2. Unit Test Thursday, April 18

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to work on finishing the Religion Review.

Please BRing:
1. Review Sheet
2. Writing Utensil
3. SS Text
4. ISN
5. Islam Packet

Good morning!

This morning we are going  to continue with writing WS.

Please Bring:
1. WN--- with yesterday's essay
2. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, April 10----Homework

Langauge Arts:
1. Essay Prompt Paragraph due Thursday, April 11---- if not finished in class
2. R & E & Reading Log due 4/15

Social Studies:
1. Unit Review Due Monday, April 15
2. Unit Test Thursday, April 18

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to continue with the review on religion.

Please Bring:
1. Review Sheet and work completed
2. ISN
3. SS Text
4. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to do writer's WS.

Please Bring:
WN
Writing Utensil

HAPPY BREAK!!!!!!!

R & E IS THE ONLY HOMEWORK DUE APRIL 15

ENJOY!!!!

Good Afternoon!

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon, we are going to finish the Islam packet.

Please Bring:
1.  Packet and Reading Packet

Good Morning!

this morning we are going to continue to work on the Islam lesson.

Please Bring:
1. Writing Utensil
2. Packet if  you did not hand it in

Wednesday, March 27---Homework

Language Arts:
1. R & E & Reading Log Due 4/15

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Afternoon and good Morning!

Today we are going to do a double social studies on Islam.

Please Bring:
Islam Packets
Writing Utensil

Tuesday, March 26---Homework

Language Arts:
1. R & E & Reading Log Due 4/15

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon as an intro to Islam, we are going to be watching The Journey to Mecca and completing an activity.

Please Bring:
1. GEO Log
2. Writing Utensil
3. Chapter 36 Practice Assessment

`Good morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to be doing reader's and writers WS.

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. RN
3. Sticky Notes due today
4. Binder
5. Writing Utensil

Monday, March 25--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Literary Element Sticky Notes Due Tuesday, March 26--- if not done in class.
2. R & E & Reading Log Due 4/15

Social Studies:
1. Chapter 36 Practice Assessment Due Tuesday, March 26 If not done in class.

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to finish chapter 36, and begin ISLAM.

Please Bring:
1. SS Text
2. ISN
3. GEO LOG with Geo terms
4. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to take the spelling test, turn in the assignment and have Reader's WS.

Please Bring:
1. Signed Spelling Assignment
2. Book
3. RN
4. Binder
5. Writing Utensil

Friday, March 22--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Spelling Assignments with Parent Signature--- Due Monday, March 25
2. In Class Spelling Test Due Monday, March 25
3. R & E & Reading Log Due 4/15

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon we are going to work on finishing chapter 36.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. GEO Log
4. Binder
5. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to finish the documentary and do reader's WS.  And hand in our Watson's Essay, of course:-)

Please Bring:
1. Hard Copy of Watson's essay
2. RN
3. Book
4. Writing Utensil

Thursday, March 21-- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Final Typed draft of the Watson's Lit essay Printed in a hard copy due Friday, March 22
 2. Spelling Assignments with Parent Signature--- Due Monday, March 25
3. In Class Spelling Test Due Monday, March 25
4. R & E & Reading Log Due 4/15

Social Studies:
1. Chapter 36 ISN Pages due Friday, March 22

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to draw for March Madness, Read for our 40 book challenge and finish the documentary, The 4 Little Girls.

Please Bring:
1. Book

Wednesday, March 20 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Final Typed draft of the Watson's Lit essay Printed in a hard copy due Friday, March 22
 2. Spelling Assignments with Parent Signature--- Due Monday, March 25
3. In Class Spelling Test Due Monday, March 25
4. R & E & Reading Log Due 4/15

Social Studies:
1. Chapter 36 ISN Pages due Friday, March 22

Good Morning!

We are going to finish the 4 Little Girls Documentary.

Please Bring:
1. NOTHING

Monday, March 18--- Homework

Language Arts:
1.  Essay (first and second) Partner Digital Computer Revisions if not finished in class---Due Tuesday, March 19
1. March Madness Basket Balls Date Switched to Wednesday, March 20---- Drawing will be on Thurs. (Optional Assignment)
2. Spelling Assignments with Parent Signature--- Due Monday, March 25
3. In Class Spelling Test Due Monday, March 25
4. R & E & Reading Log Due 4/15

Social Studies:
1. GEO Terms if not finished in class----- Due Tuesday, March 19
• Christianity

• Jesus

• Messiah

• Gospel

• disciple

• parable

• Resurrection

• missionary

• Constantine

Other:
1. Digital Backpack due Tuesday, March 19

Good Afternoon

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to start chapter 36, Chirstianity.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil
5. GEO Log

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to revise the Watsons Lit Analysis and get new spelling.

Please Bring:
1. Digital Device ---if you have one

Friday, March 15 Homework

Wednesday Homework--- March 13

Language Arts:
1. Rough Draft Typed Watsons Lit Essay and posted to the Wiki due Monday March 18
2. Reading Basketballs due 3/21---optional
3. R & E & Reading Log Due 4/15

Social Studies:
1. Digital Portfolio Due Tuesday, March 16

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for class, we are going to Begin Chapter 36.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. Writing Utnensil
4. GEO Log

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to work on our digital backpacks. 

Please Bring:
1. Silent Book
2. Digital device--- if you have one
3. Binder

Wednesday Homework--- March 13

Language Arts:
1. Rough Draft Typed Watsons Lit Essay due Monday March 18
2. Reading Basketballs due 3/21
3. R & E & Reading Log Due 4/15

Social Studies:
1. None

Wednesday, March 13 Homework

Language Arts:
1. New R & E & Reading Log----4/15

2.  Watsons Rough Typed Draft due Monday, March 18

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to begin chapter 36.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. Writing Utensil
4. GEO  Log

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to continue to work on the literary Analysis.

Please Bring:
1. What you have complete so for for your lit Analysis.
2. Book
3. Digital device if you have one.

Tuesday--- Homework

Monday, March 11--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. New R & E & Reading Log----4/15

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Afternoon!

this afternoon for SS, we are finishing chapter 12.

Please Bring:
1. Chapter 12 Packet
2. Chap 12 Practice assessment
3. SS Text
4. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for la, we are going to take the spelling test and wirk on the Lit Analysis.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Writing Utensil

Monday, March 11--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. New R & E & Reading Log----4/15
2. Spelling Test Tomorrow, March 12

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Morning!

This morning for class we will be presenting R & Es.

Please Bring:
1. Spelling Parent Signature
2. Reading Log
3. R & E

Thursday, March 7--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Spelling Assignments---- Online and word sight with parent signature sheet due Monday, March 11.
2. R & E & Reading Log Due March 11
3. Spelling Test in class--- Due Tuesday, March 12

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for class we are going to do science/lit from 1:00-2:00.  Then we will end the day with science.  There is minimal social studies today.  More info will folllow.

Please Bring:
1. Science Lit Stuff
2. Science stuff

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts we are doing Lit Analysis.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Binder
4. Writing utensil

Wednesday, March 6--- Homework

Language Arts:
Watson's Summary due Thursday, March 7 if not done in class
1. Spelling Assignments---- Online and word sight with parent signature sheet due Monday, March 11.
2. R & E & Reading Log Due March 11
3. Spelling Test in class--- Due Tuesday, March 12

Social Studies:
1. Chapter 12  Packet due Thurs. March 7 if not done in class.

Good Morning!

We are going to be redoing our summary essay quiz for Watsons through Plot Line.

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. RN
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil
5. Digital Device if you have one

Tuesday, March 5--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Spelling Assignments---- Online and word sight with parent signature sheet due Monday, March 11.
2. R & E & Reading Log Due March 11
3. Spelling Test in class--- Due Tuesday, March 12

Social Studies:
1. Pages 1 & 2 Due Wednesday, March 6

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for the next class, we are going to do science lit from 1-2.  After this, we are going to have shortended social studies classes, we will be working on chapter 12.

Please Bring----for social studies
1. Chapter 12 Packet
2. SS Text
3. You do not need your ISN for this chapter
4. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to take a summary quiz for the Watsons.  There will be details to follow.  We will also be talking about the upcoming Lit Analysis.

Please Bring:
1. Digital device if you have one.
2. WN
3. Writing Utensil

Monday, March 4--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Spelling Assignments---- Online and word sight with parent signature sheet due Monday, March 11.
2. R & E & Reading Log Due March 11
3. Spelling Test in class--- Due Tuesday, March 12

Social Studies:
1. None

HAPPY READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY!!!!!!

PLEASE COME TO CLASS PREPARED TO READ BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS OF YOUR CHOOSING! 

YOU CAN ALSO BRING ALL OF YOUR COMPFY ITEMS AS WELL.

Friday, March 1 Homework

Language Arts:
1.  MONDAY, MARCH 4 ------ BRING YOUR BOOKS, COMFTY CLOTHES AND ANY OTHER SNUGGLE ITEMS IN HONOR READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY!!!!!  THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON YOUR 40 BOOK CHALLENGE:-)

2. R & E & Reading Log Due March 11

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going finish the Watsons.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. Writing Utensil

Thursday, Feb 28--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. R & E & Reading Log Due MArch 11

Social Studies:
1. none

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are reading Watsons.  You will also turn in your journal entry, and Lit Symbols....

Please Bring:
1. RN--- with the two assignments
2. Writing Utensil
3. Silent Book

Language Arts:
1. Literary Device examples from Watsons on Symbolism, Theme and Characterization due Wednesday, Feb 27.
2. R & E & Reading Log Due 3/11

Social Studies:
1. Geo Terms and Preview page one in the packet due Wed 2/26

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon we are going to begin chapter 12.

Please Bring:
1. SS Text
2. GEO Log
3. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

Lit Analysis:-)

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. Writing Utensil

Friday, Feb 15 Homework

Language Arts:
1. R & E & Reading Log Due MArch 11

Social Studies:
1. none

HAVE A GREAT BREAK!!!!!

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for class, we are going to check the Chapter 11 Practice Assessment. Then we are going to finish chapter 8 in Watsons.  Then we are going to do science together clean lockers along with the lab.

Please Bring:
1. Chapter11 Practice Assessment

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to do Watsons:-) and concentrate on Symbolism, Theme and Plot.

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Character Sheet from yesterday
4. Binder
5. Writing Utensil

Thursday, Feb 14 Homework

Language Arts:
1. 2. R & E & Reading Log Due March 11
2. 5th Only----- Reading Level Parent Signature due Friday, Feb 15

Social Studies:
1. Chapter 11 Practice Assessment Due Friday, Feb 15

Other:
1. Canned food donations due Friday, Feb 15
2. Bee Shirt Order due Friday, Feb 15

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for class we are racing our gravity cruisers in the gym.  Then we are going to have our Valentines Party.

Please Bring:
1. Your Cruiser
2. Valentines---- if you have them:)

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to be doing Watsons and Lit Analysis.

Please Bring:
1. Reader's NB
2. Writer's NB
3. Book
4. Binder
5. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, Feb. 13--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Spelling City Spelling Test due Thursday, Feb 14--- if not already done---- most have completed this already.
2. R & E & Reading Log Due March 11
3. 5th Only----- Reading Level Parent Signature due Friday, Feb 15

Social Studies:
1. Chapter 11 Practice Assessment Due Friday, Feb 15

Other:
1. Canned food donations due Friday, Feb 15
2. Bee Shirt Order due Friday, Feb 15

Good Afternoon!

For SS, we are going to finish Chapter 11.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. Writing Utensil
4. Chapter 11 GEO Terms

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to be reading Watsons and learning about different Literary devices..... Symbolism and Theme...

Please Bring:
1. RN
2. WN
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Tuesday, Feb 12-- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Next R & E and Reading Log----Monday, 3/11
NO SPELLING THIS WEEK

Social Studies:
1. ISN Pages 78-80 if not finished in class

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are giving our Expert Presentations.

Please Bring:
1. ISN
2. SS Text
3. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts we are going to be reading the Watsons.

Please Bring:
RN
WN
Writing utensil

Homework Addtion---Take Spelling City Spelling Test---- by Wednesday Feb 13

Feb. 11 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Next R & E and Reading Log----Monday, 3/11
2. Spelling Due tomorrow----Tuesday Feb 12

Social Studies:
1. None

Good Afternoon!

R & Es Continued.  If time permits, we will finish the scroll activity for social studies.

Please Bring:
1. R & E

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to be doing R & Es.

Please Bring:
1. R & E
2. Reading Log

Friday, Feb 8 Homework

Language arts:
1. R & E & Reading Log due Monday Feb 11
2. Spelling due Tuesday Feb 12

Social Studies:
1. None

Good afternoon!

This afternoon for language arts, we are going to work on Literary Analysis.

Please Bring:
1. Literary Essay from yesterday
2. WN
3. RN
4. Writing Utensil

Tuesday, Feb 5 Homework

Language Arts:
1. R & E & Reading Log 2/11
2. Spelling City Assignment Due Tueday, Feb 12----- It should be accessable by tonight.  we have been having some Tech problems with Spelling City, hence the late start this year with our spelling program.

Social Studies:
1. Chapter 11 GEO Terms due Wednesday, Feb 6

Terms
  Torah
•  Israelite
•  Judaism
•  Israel
•  slavery
•  Jerusalem
•  covenant
•  Exodus
•  Ten Commandments