Thursday, September 2, 2010

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Reading: We are practicing dictionary and alphabetizing skills.
Social Studies: We are practicing using latitude and longitude coordinates.

Homeroom Reminder: Pep Rally is tomorrow. Students may wear any Spartan/North Schuylkill short or long sleeve t-shirt with appropriate school standard dress pants/shorts.

Also, please remember to return forms. Handbook Sign-Off Page is located on page 21 in the Student Handbook. Thank you

Enjoy your evening.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Reading - Students practiced using their textbooks to find information as they worked in groups to complete a "Scavenger Hunt Activity." There is no homework this evening. Please cover the textbook.

Social Studies - Finish map of 50 states. Abbreviate Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Draw a line to label Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland following the example shown on the map in your book. Remember, neatness counts!

Homeroom Reminder - Please complete and return forms.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Reading: Students received textbook, Spelling WB, Grammar WB and Reading WB. Today, students began an assessment to help me design small group and large group instruction.

Social Studies: We are practicing map skills such as understanding latitude and longitude, directions, hemispheres and labeling a map. We will continue to take our time with this map activity in order to label an accurate map of the United States.

Enjoy your evening.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010

Hello Parents and Students,

I hope your Fifth Grade Student had a pleasant first day! Students, I enjoyed meeting you and I hope you have a great year.

Homeroom Reminder: Please review and return forms to school. As you review the Student Handbook, please sign and return the page that is near the back of the handbook. Please note that it is not the last page of the handbook that needs to be signed and returned.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Week of June 1, 2010

Periods 1 and 4: We are reading The Spelling Bee and a play (if time permits).
Periods 2, 3, 5 and 6: We are reading selections about the Hindenburg and the Gold Rush.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Period 1: WS - will be graded
Period 2: Test on Titanic is Friday

Periods 2, 3, 5, 6: Last day to earn AR points is Friday, May 28

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Period 2: Titanic Selection Test is Fri.

Period 5: Titanic Selection Test is Thurs.


Periods 2, 3, 5 and 6: Last day to earn AR points is Friday, May 28.