Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Language Arts: We read for 20 minutes in Readers Workshop.

In Writer’s Workshop we worked on “snapshot” writing.  We went outside and wrote about what we saw and what we heard.

Homework: 

• Read for 20 minutes
• Criterion writing piece on a character we would invite to dinner.  Due on Friday

Word Study:  Today we began our first unit in word study for spelling.  Each child has been placed in a word study category based upon an assessment they took a few weeks ago. They are bringing home a packet today explaining the lessons that they are to complete daily for word study.  Their first spelling test will be next Monday.

Homework: 

• Word study packet
• Study for test on Monday, October 31st

                    

Social Studies: Completed lesson 4. Took vocab quiz on lessons 3 and 4

Homework:

• TCI Lesson 4 review due on Friday, October 28^th
• Lesson 4 test on Friday, October 28^th

Reminders:

Please read the following regarding our Halloween Party

5/6 HALLOWEEN PIÑATA INFO:

We will be making our own Halloween-themed piñatas out of recycled materials--no buying one in a store!  Look at things you would normally throw out at home like boxes, newspapers, packing materials, bags, etc.  Be creative!  Think about how you can reuse your found trash items to make a “recycled”piñata for the Halloween party!You may fill your piñata with whatever PEANUT-FREE, individually-wrapped goodies you would like!  Piñatas can have a pull-string to open or just traditional paper mache all over to be “broken into” –check with your teacher to see if he/she has a preference.  Paper mache can be made using thinned school glue/water or thinned corn starch/water.  Make sure to incorporate a secure hanging mechanism (of recycled material).  The Halloween piñata is an optional at-home project for all 5/6 students.  Bring finished piñatas to school the week of October 24-28.  We will elect the winning piñatas within our 5/6 teams before we have the fun of breaking them open at the Halloween party on Monday, October 31. 

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Language Arts: We read for 20 minutes in Readers Workshop.

In Writer’s Workshop we worked on “snapshot” writing.  We were given a piece of candy and used our sense of taste to describe the taste vividly with exciting words.

Homework: 

• Read for 20 minutes

Word Study:  Today we began our first unit in word study for spelling.  Each child has been placed in a word study category based upon an assessment they took a few weeks ago. They are bringing home a packet today explaining the lessons that they are to complete daily for word study.  Their first spelling test will be next Monday.

Homework: 

• Word study packet
• Study for test on Monday, October 31st

                    

Social Studies: Completed lesson 4

Homework:

·         Exploration writing piece due on Tuesday, October 25^th.  MUST BE TYPED

·         Lesson 3 and 4 vocab quiz on Tuesday

Reminders:

Please read the following regarding our Halloween Party

5/6 HALLOWEEN PIÑATA INFO:

We will be making our own Halloween-themed piñatas out of recycled materials--no buying one in a store!  Look at things you would normally throw out at home like boxes, newspapers, packing materials, bags, etc.  Be creative!  Think about how you can reuse your found trash items to make a “recycled”piñata for the Halloween party!You may fill your piñata with whatever PEANUT-FREE, individually-wrapped goodies you would like!  Piñatas can have a pull-string to open or just traditional paper mache all over to be “broken into” –check with your teacher to see if he/she has a preference.  Paper mache can be made using thinned school glue/water or thinned corn starch/water.  Make sure to incorporate a secure hanging mechanism (of recycled material).  The Halloween piñata is an optional at-home project for all 5/6 students.  Bring finished piñatas to school the week of October 24-28.  We will elect the winning piñatas within our 5/6 teams before we have the fun of breaking them open at the Halloween party on Monday, October 31. 

Friday, October 21st,2011

Language Arts: We read for 20 minutes and reviewed our Criterion Writing assignment and the scores.

Read Time for Kids together

Homework: 

• Read for 20minutes
• Time for Kids worksheet and writing piece

                    

Social Studies: Completed lesson 4

Homework:

·         Exploration writing piece due on Tuesday, October 25^th.  MUST BE TYPED

·         Lesson 3 and 4 vocab quiz on Tuesday

Reminders:

·         5/6 Family Game Night Friday, October 21^st

·          rsvpbcs.56game@bcsparent.com

Please read the following regarding our Halloween Party

5/6 HALLOWEEN PIÑATA INFO:

We will be making our own Halloween-themed piñatas out of recycled materials--no buying one in a store!  Look at things you would normally throw out at home like boxes, newspapers, packing materials, bags, etc.  Be creative!  Think about how you can reuse your found trash items to make a “recycled”piñata for the Halloween party!You may fill your piñata with whatever PEANUT-FREE, individually-wrapped goodies you would like!  Piñatas can have a pull-string to open or just traditional paper mache all over to be “broken into” –check with your teacher to see if he/she has a preference.  Paper mache can be made using thinned school glue/water or thinned corn starch/water.  Make sure to incorporate a secure hanging mechanism (of recycled material).  The Halloween piñata is an optional at-home project for all 5/6 students.  Bring finished piñatas to school the week of October 24-28.  We will elect the winning piñatas within our 5/6 teams before we have the fun of breaking them open at the Halloween party on Monday, October 31. 

Thursday, October 19th, 2011

Today we took the social studies/science MEAP.  We did not have regular academic classes.

Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be out tomorrow. My youngest son Gage is having tubes placed in his ears.  My student teacher, Ms. Leach will be here with the students along with a guest teacher. It will be a normal academic day.

Language Arts: no class

Homework: 

• Read for 20minutes
• Scholastic book orders due on Friday, October 21^st
• Criterion writing assignment due on Friday, October 21^st.  The link in connected on the blog.

                    

Social Studies: Took lesson 3 quiz

Homework: 

Reminders:

·         Geography Bee Choice Hour coming next quarter!

·         5/6 Family Game Night Friday, October 21^st

·          rsvpbcs.56game@bcsparent.com

Please read the following regarding our Halloween Party

5/6 HALLOWEEN PIÑATA INFO:

We will be making our own Halloween-themed piñatas out of recycled materials--no buying one in a store!  Look at things you would normally throw out at home like boxes, newspapers, packing materials, bags, etc.  Be creative!  Think about how you can reuse your found trash items to make a “recycled”piñata for the Halloween party!You may fill your piñata with whatever PEANUT-FREE, individually-wrapped goodies you would like!  Piñatas can have a pull-string to open or just traditional paper mache all over to be “broken into” –check with your teacher to see if he/she has a preference.  Paper mache can be made using thinned school glue/water or thinned corn starch/water.  Make sure to incorporate a secure hanging mechanism (of recycled material).  The Halloween piñata is an optional at-home project for all 5/6 students.  Bring finished piñatas to school the week of October 24-28.  We will elect the winning piñatas within our 5/6 teams before we have the fun of breaking them open at the Halloween party on Monday, October 31. 

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Today we took the math MEAP.  We did not have regular academic classes.

Language Arts: no class

Homework: 

• Read for 20minutes
• Scholastic book orders due on Friday, October 21^st
• Criterion writing assignment due on Friday, October 21^st.  The link in connected on the blog.

                    

Social Studies: no class

Homework: 

·         Lesson 3 on TCI-Online.  This is due on Wednesday, October 19^th

·         Lesson 3 quiz on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Reminders:

·         Geography Bee Choice Hour coming next quarter!

·         5/6 Family Game Night Friday, October 21^st

·          rsvpbcs.56game@bcsparent.com

Please read the following regarding our Halloween Party

5/6 HALLOWEEN PIÑATA INFO:

We will be making our own Halloween-themed piñatas out of recycled materials--no buying one in a store!  Look at things you would normally throw out at home like boxes, newspapers, packing materials, bags, etc.  Be creative!  Think about how you can reuse your found trash items to make a “recycled”piñata for the Halloween party!You may fill your piñata with whatever PEANUT-FREE, individually-wrapped goodies you would like!  Piñatas can have a pull-string to open or just traditional paper mache all over to be “broken into” –check with your teacher to see if he/she has a preference.  Paper mache can be made using thinned school glue/water or thinned corn starch/water.  Make sure to incorporate a secure hanging mechanism (of recycled material).  The Halloween piñata is an optional at-home project for all 5/6 students.  Bring finished piñatas to school the week of October 24-28.  We will elect the winning piñatas within our 5/6 teams before we have the fun of breaking them open at the Halloween party on Monday, October 31. 

Monday, October 17th,2011

Language Arts: The students had reader’s workshop for 20 minutes. 

In writer’s workshop, we revised and began typing a final draft of a “small moment.”

We created our Language Arts wiki page and posted our “small moment” on our page.

Homework: 

• Read for 20minutes
• Scholastic book orders due on Friday, October 21st
• Criterion Writing Assignment-Use Link on Blog under important places.  Assignment due on Friday, October 21st

                    

Social Studies: Completed lesson 3 on American Indian Cultural Regions

Homework: 

·         Letter writing activity, DUE TOMORROW

·         Lesson 3 on TCI-Online.  This is due on Wednesday, October 19^th

·         Lesson 3 quiz on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Reminders:

·         Geography Bee Choice Hour coming next quarter!

·         5/6 Family Game Night Friday, October 21^st

·          rsvpbcs.56game@bcsparent.com

Please read the following regarding our Halloween Party

5/6 HALLOWEEN PIÑATA INFO:

We will be making our own Halloween-themed piñatas out of recycled materials--no buying one in a store!  Look at things you would normally throw out at home like boxes, newspapers, packing materials, bags, etc.  Be creative!  Think about how you can reuse your found trash items to make a “recycled”piñata for the Halloween party!You may fill your piñata with whatever PEANUT-FREE, individually-wrapped goodies you would like!  Piñatas can have a pull-string to open or just traditional paper mache all over to be “broken into” –check with your teacher to see if he/she has a preference.  Paper mache can be made using thinned school glue/water or thinned corn starch/water.  Make sure to incorporate a secure hanging mechanism (of recycled material).  The Halloween piñata is an optional at-home project for all 5/6 students.  Bring finished piñatasto school the week of October 24-28.  We will elect the winning piñatas within our 5/6 teams before we have the fun of breaking them open at the Halloween party on Monday, October 31. 

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

Finally, a normal academic day and boy did we work!!

Language Arts: The student had reader’s workshop for 20 minutes. 

In writer’s workshop, we revised and began typing a final draft of a “small moment.”

Homework: 

• Read for 20minutes
• Scholastic book orders due on Friday, October 21st

                    

Social Studies: Completed lesson 3 on American Indian Cultural Regions

Homework: 

·         Lesson 3 on TCI-Online.  This is due on Wednesday, October 19^th

·         Lesson 3 quiz on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Reminders:

·         Geography Bee Choice Hour coming next quarter!

·         5/6 Family Game Night Friday, October 21^st

·          rsvpbcs.56game@bcsparent.com

Please read the following regarding our Halloween Party

5/6 HALLOWEEN PIÑATA INFO:

We will be making our own Halloween-themed piñatas out of recycled materials--no buying one in a store!  Look at things you would normally throw out at home like boxes, newspapers, packing materials, bags, etc.  Be creative!  Think about how you can reuse your found trash items to make a “recycled”piñata for the Halloween party!You may fill your piñata with whatever PEANUT-FREE, individually-wrapped goodies you would like!  Piñatas can have a pull-string to open or just traditional paper mache all over to be “broken into” –check with your teacher to see if he/she has a preference.  Paper mache can be made using thinned school glue/water or thinned corn starch/water.  Make sure to incorporate a secure hanging mechanism (of recycled material).  The Halloween piñata is an optional at-home project for all 5/6 students.  Bring finished piñatasto school the week of October 24-28.  We will elect the winning piñatas within our 5/6 teams before we have the fun of breaking them open at the Halloween party on Monday, October 31.