Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Reading: There will be a quiz Thursday on Sentence Types. Refer to GWB pages 1-4.

Social Studies: Finish Venn Diagram.

Enjoy your evening.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Reading: Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Frindle will be Tuesday. In order to review the vocabulary: refer to RWB page 4 and visit Mrs. Barket's blog. (Under Links for Flash Cards - see Frindle Vocabulary.)

Social Studies: Finish Note-taking guides for Chapter 3: Lessons 1-2.

Homeroom Reminder: Please review information/release form sent home with your child today regarding Rock Our World

Friday, September 10, 2010

Reading: Students practiced identifying elements of plot by completing a graphic organizer.

Social Studies: Students read Lesson 2 pages 64-69.

Homeroom Reminder: Please review Friday Folders.

Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Reading: Read Frindle. Complete Grammar WB page 1. Spelling Test is Friday

Social Studies: Finish WS page 16

Reminder for Friday: Students may wear any Spartan/North Schuylkill short or long sleeve t-shirt with appropriate school standard dress pants/shorts.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Reading: Please read Frindle pages 22-29; study story vocab; spelling test is Friday. Take time to visit Mrs. Barket's blog to practice story vocabulary and spelling words.

Social Studies: Map Skills Quiz is Thursday

Homeroom Reminder: Thursday is Picture Day.

Have a good night!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Reading: Write words 1-20 from SWB page 1 (3x) each in your notebook; spelling test is Friday. Complete RWB page 4 (1-10)

Social Studies: Quiz Thursday - What to Know: globe, cardinal directions, intermediate directions, symbol, map key, compass rose, equator; difference between latitude and longitude (Word Bank will be provided.)
Students will also need to identify the names of the continents in each hemisphere. For this question, students will be able to use text page G5.

Friday, September 3, 2010

It has been a good first week! Students are doing a nice job of getting into a routine as they packed for their classes throughout the day. All of the 5th grade teachers will continue to encourage and guide your children to only pack what is needed as they travel to their classes.

Please check your child's folder. Pictures are scheduled for Thursday, September 9.

Enjoy your weekend!