Monday, October 31, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling test from Friday and Island of the Blue Dolphins Test have been graded and returned to your child.
Satchel Paige Selection Test is Tuesday. Please read the story and study the vocabulary from RWB page 34.

Social Studies: Finish WS 22 (If you were absent, you will need to copy notes when you return.)

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Read Satchel Paige. Study 26 spelling words for test tomorrow (refer to SWB page 13. Today, students practiced the skill compare and contrast using information from Satchel Paige. Importantly, we used words like "both" to show similarities and "in contrast" to show differences. Including enough information was emphasized.

Social Studies: Quiz today - no homework for Friday

Homeroom Reminder: Please bring your costume to school. There will be time after lunch to change into costumes for the parade.

Thank you for sending in party money.

Please study your V.O. It's almost the end of the marking period. Students should be studying for a test on all words, suffixes and prefixes next week.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Read Satchel Paige from pages 95-103. Select 10 spelling words that are the most difficult for you to spell from SWB page 13. Write each of them 3 times each. Spelling test is Friday.

Social Studies: Quiz Thursday on Tlingit. Specific questions were reviewed in class from the Chapter 4 Lesson 1 note-taking guide.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Please study words 1-26 from SWB page 13 for test on Friday.

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project was due on Monday, Oct. 24.
If you were absent today, you will need to copy notes when you return.
Also, there will be a quiz on Thursday. Study Chapter 4 Lesson 1 note-taking guide. Information for quiz was reviewed during class.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Complete SWB page 13. Also, write words 1-26 (3x each) from SWB page 13.

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project was due today.

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project is due Monday, October 24.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Finish Grammar WS 15-16 and complete all of WS 25 and 26.

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project is due Monday, October 24.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Complete Grammar WS 15-16 (even numbered questions only on both pages)

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project is due Monday, October 24. Please encourage your child to ask questions.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Field Trip to the Philadelphia Zoo is Tuesday, October 18. Students may wear gym clothes for the trip - including dress code appropriate shorts. Just a reminder: plan to arrive at NSE at approximately 7:15 so that we may leave at 7:30. We will return to NSE around 5:30. Should the return time change, teachers will contact the number provided on the permission form to notify you of the change.

Reading: Completed Island of the Blue Dolphins test today.

Social Studies: Totem Pole Project is due Monday, October 24. Drawing paper will be provided on Wednesday. Also, please get your test signed by Wednesday, October 19.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Island of the Blue Dolphins test is Monday. Please read the story and study the vocabulary that can be found in your book preceding the story and on RWB page 24. We review and practice vocabulary daily to make learning unfamiliar words easier.

Social Studies: Maya and Aztec quiz needs to be signed and returned by Tuesday.

Fifth Grade Field Trip is Tuesday. Your child will be under the supervision of a responsible chaperone. It will be an enjoyable day. Also, it is very important that your child dresses appropriately for the weather. Please remember that you will need to provide transportation to and from school. Your child will need to arrive around 7:15 a.m. so that there a comfortable amount of time to get everyone organized. The bus is leaving at 7:30. We will return to NSE at approximately 5:30 p.m. We will call the contact numbers provided to inform you of a delay in the return time.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Period 1 Reading: Read Island of the Blue Dolphins and review story vocabulary. Test is Monday.

Period 2 Reading: Read Island of the Blue Dolphins and review story vocabulary. Test is Monday. Finish copying story that you started in class. Remember to skip lines.

Social Studies: no homework

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Please copy your story onto the yellow paper. Remember to skip lines. Maybe you will find errors or decide to make revisions with this second copy.
Please complete RWB page 24 (do not need to complete Write a Letter); read pages 72-29

Social Studies: WS page 21

Homeroom Reminder: Please return Field Trip Permission Form. Also, a lunch form was sent home today for the field trip that needs to be completed. Thank you

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Please finish writing story in your notebook. You need to write a minimum of three paragraphs.

Social Studies: Finish WS 19

Homeroom Reminder: Please return field trip permission form.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Several papers have been returned that were completed last week by your child. Of particular importance is the Fresh Reads meaning that these selections were read independently by your child. No assistance was provided to answer the questions. In reviewing the answers, I am focusing on students rereading to locate literal details that will answer the question. Sometimes students need to infer, but often times the answer can be found within the passage.

Social Studies: Please finish study guide for Chapter 3 Lesson 3

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test is Friday. Refer to SWB page 9 (words 1-25). Finish SWB page 12.

Social Studies: Quiz on Mayas and Aztecs is Friday. (All papers to be studied have been reviewed throughout the week with students.)

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Reading/Language Arts: Spelling Test Friday. Study words 1-25 from SWB page 9. Also, please sign and return Thunder Rose test by Thursday.

Social Studies: Test Friday on information about the Mayas and Aztecs. Continue studying to be prepared.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Please sign and return Thunder Rose test by Thursday. Complete Build a Word using the spelling list from RWB page 9 (words 1-25)
Examples (notice - each word is numbered and written - then build it)
1. shell
s
sh
she
shel
shell

2. happy
h
ha
hap
happ
happy

Social Studies: Study Aztec and Maya notes for test on Friday.

Tuesday, October 3, 2011

Reading/Language Arts (Periods 1 and 2): Write words 3x each from SWB page 9 words 1-25. Also, complete SWB pages 9-10

Social Studies (Periods 3 and 4): Chapter 3 test is tentatively scheduled for Friday. This date may change! Please begin reviewing Chapter 3 Lesson 1 study guide and notes to help you prepare. For homework, please complete Chapter 3 Lesson 2 study guide.

Homeroom Reminder: Please return your signed progress report by Tuesday. Tomorrow is
Day 5 - Gym!