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!
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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!
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!
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