Thursday, March 27, 2014

Homeroom:  PSSA begins tomorrow.  You may read a book after you finish the test, so don't forget to bring a book.  Also, a snack and juice is provided in the morning. 

Mixer/reward in the afternoon - bring a game and a snack

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Reading:  no homework; focusing on writing a quality response - citing text evidence/example

Social Studies:  Quiz Thurs.
(Triangular Trade WS; know 3 ways slaves rebelled; know 3 examples of slave codes; be able to sort main exports of the colonies)

Monday, March 24, 2014

Reading:  no homework - we are practicing answering evidence based selected responses for the PSSA

Social Studies:  Quiz Thursday
Be able to complete the Triangular Trade Summary from a map (just like you have practiced); sort the main exports of the colonies; be able to list 3 provisions of the slave codes; be able to list 3 examples of slave rebellion

Friday, March 21, 2014

Homeroom News:  Field Trip to the Philadelphia Zoo is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21.  Chaperones will be randomly selected from the PTO list of Homeroom Helpers.  For now, please send a note with your child if you would like to chaperone.  5th grade is working it out to determine how many chaperones will be able to go with the students.  I will keep you posted.  Have a good weekend. 

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Reading and SS:  no homework

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Reading and Social Studies:  no homework this evening

Homeroom:  Please return your Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser Envelope by Friday, March 21. 

Have a happy evening.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Reading:  Jane Goodall Test is Wed.  Complete Sequence WS.

Social Studies:  If you were absent today, you will need to complete a summary of the Triangular Trade Routes.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Reading:  complete GWB pages 29 and 30(top section).  Please read Jane Goodall Selection.  Test is Wednesday.

Social Studies:  none

Friday, March 14, 2014

Homeroom:  PSSA information was sent home with your child today for your review. 

Have a happy weekend!

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Spelling:  Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 33

Social Studies:  no homework

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB 33. 

Social Studies:  Quiz tomorrow! 

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 33.

Social Studies:  Quiz Thursday on Chapter 8.  Be able to sort a list of the 13 colonies by New England, Middle and Southern.  Know the definitions of tolerate, covenant, Conestoga, proprietor, debtor, and indigo.  Also, study the notes that you copied for Lessons 1-3.  The quiz will be multiple choice and matching.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Spelling Test Friday on words 1-20 from SWB page 33.  Write words 1-20 (3x) each.  Also, complete SWB pages 33-34.

Social Studies:  Quiz Thursday on Chapter 8 notes. 

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Reading:  Please read fable on pages 206-207.  Finish GWB pages 26-27. 

Social Studies:  Complete WS 43 again if it was returned to you. 

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Reading:  no homework

Social Studies:  no homework - if you were absent, copy notes when you return

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Please complete the Sequence WS and the Vocabulary WS (bashful, revengeful confident, humble...).  Test on The Ch'i-lin Purse is Wednesday. 

Social Studies:  Please make sure that you defined covenant, tolerate and Conestoga in your notebook.  If you were absent today, copy the notes when you return fpr Chapter 8 Lesson 1.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Reading/Language Arts:  Complete Comprehension WS questions 2-4; read story from page 196 to the end - test Wednesday.

Social Studies:  Complete WS (answer bank provided - Rhode Island is used 2x)