Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Science
Period 1--No homework.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Get Landforms quiz signed.
Social Studies
Period 1--Make flashcards for terms and people on page 204. The list of words is in your folder.
Period 2--Start to study for test on Friday. We made a list in our assignment tablets of the items that you can start to study. Finish the Venn Diagram activity. At least three facts are needed in each section.
Period 3--Finish workbook page 50. This will be graded. Start to study for test on Friday. We made a list in our assignment tablets of the items that you can start to study.
Period 4--Start to study for your test on Friday. We made a list in our assignment tablets of the items that you can start to study.
Homeroom Reminders--Report cards were sent home today. Sign and return bottom portion ASAP. Music assignment is due tomorrow.

Have a great night!

Monday, March 30, 2009

Science
Period 1--Test tomorrow on "Maps and How They Are Made." Study the packet tonight.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Get Landforms quiz signed.
Social Studies
Period 1--Complete your section of the New England outline.
Period 2--Do workbook page 50 (in your folder) and the "Slavery in the Colonies" worksheet. Both of these will be graded. Study your flashcards.
Period 3--Finish your graph. Do"Slavery in the Colonies" worksheet. Both of these will be graded. Study your flashcards.
Period 4--Do workbook page 50 (in your folder) and the "Slavery in the Colonies" worksheet. Both of these will be graded. Study your flashcards.
Homeroom announcements--Yearbook order forms were sent home today. Pictures or picture money is due ASAP.

Have a great night!

Friday, March 27, 2009

Science
Period 1--Study your "Maps and How They Are Made" packet for our test on Tuesday.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--No homework.
Social Studies
All Classes--No homework.
Homeroom Reminder--Return your pictures or picture money if you haven't already done so. Communication envelopes came home today with information from the office.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Science
Period 1
Do Moutains and Deserts Map activity--Monday to Friday.
Finish your school yard map activity--worksheet 5. Remember to include your title, key, and color your map. Your final product should be neat, easy to follow, and free of mechanical errors. Also do response sheet 4 on school yard models. Be sure to include at least 5 sentences. Proofread for both content and mechanics.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Study for your test tomorrow. Review the Landform vocabulary sheet and your investigation 2 notes that we reviewed today in class.
Social Studies
All Periods--No homework.
Homeroom Reminder--Pictures or picture money is due tomorrow.

Have a great night!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Science
Period 1--Finish the Montana Map activity. Do all days--Monday to Friday. Study "Maps and How They Are Made."
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Study the Landform Vocabulary paper and Investigation 2 notes for test on Friday.
Social Studies
Period 1--Return accordion book project grade sheet to school signed.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--No homework.
Homeroom Announcement--Return pictures or picture money by Friday, March 27.

Have a great night!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Science
Period 1--Finish the second page of the map activity. Study the handout "Maps and How They Are Made."
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Do 9 to 17 of the river worksheet. Complete response sheet 9. Test on Friday. Study Landform Vocabulary worksheet and the Investigation 2 notes.
Social Studies
Period 1--Get accordion book grade sheet signed.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Get Colonial Economy worksheet signed.
Homeroom Reminder--Return pictures or picture money ASAP.

Have a great night!

Monday, March 23, 2009

Science

Period 1--Finish Monday to Wednesday on side one of the map activity. Skip number one for Monday. We will work on that one together in class tomorrow.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Read pp. 15 to 17 of your Landforms book. Do questions 1 to 8 of the worksheet. Begin to study your Lanform vocabulary sheet.
Social Studies
Period 1--Get your accordion book project sheet signed.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Get your Colonial Economy worksheet and workbook page 49 signed.
Homeroom Announcement--Please return pictures or picture money ASAP.

Have a great night!

Friday, March 20, 2009

Welcome Spring!

Science and Social Studies classes will be resuming next week! Congratulations to our students who worked hard on the PSSA Assessments. A couple of reminders...
1. Periods 2 and 4 Social Studies--Get Social Studies workbook 49 and the Colonial Economy worksheet signed.
2. If students from first period have not handed in Plymouth Accordion Books or the final Mixtures and Solutions Project or Project corrections, they must be handed in on Monday, March 23.
3. Communications came home from the office today. This includes a revised calendar due to snow days and dress code information for next year.
4. Spring pictures were sent home on Wednesday, March 18. If you intend to purchase them, please send in your money ASAP. If you do not want to purchase them, you must return them to school ASAP.

Enjoy our first spring weekend!

March 17 to 19, 2009

Science and Social Studies

We will resume normal Science and Social Studies classes after PSSA testing. The classes that meet on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week will be reviewing math topics in preparation for the PSSA test. Just a reminder for Period 1--Your Social Studies Plymouth accordion books are due on Wednesday, March 18. Remember they will be graded for both content and mechanics. Be sure to check over your work.

Work hard on your PSSA tests!

Have a great week!

Friday, March 13, 2009

Science
All Periods --No homework this weekend. Our students worked hard this week as we reviewed measurement topics to get ready for Math PSSA's next week. Congratulations!
Social Studies
Period 1--Your Plymouth Accordion Books are due on Wednesday, March 18. Remember in order to earn full credit you need to proofread for both content and mechanics. Take your time and check over your work. Neatness counts too! So far many of you are doing a GREAT job!
Periods 2, 3, and 4--No homework.
Reminder--PSSA testing will take place from Tuesday to Friday this week. Be sure to get a good nights sleep and eat a good breakfast everyday. I am sure you will take the tests seriously, try your best, and be very successful!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Science
Period 1--Complete Math workbook page 125.
Period 2--Complete Math reteach worksheet page 127, 1 to 9.
Period 3--Complete Math reteach worksheet page 127, 1 to 13.
Period 4--Complete Math reteach worksheet page 127, 1 to 9.
Social Studies
Period 1--Complete pages 3 and 4 of your accordion book. This includes pictures and words.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Complete workbook page 49. This will be graded.
Just a thought for parents...Rulers are less expensive than video games! Our students love them! I told our students today that I would let you know that you don't need to spend a lot of money on video games. Buy a ruler instead. They love them, and you will save money!

Have a great night!

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Science
Period 1--Get your Mixtures and Solutions project paper signed.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Get papers signed if you didn't already do so.
Social Studies
Period 1--Do the first two pages of your accordion book. Copy your words from your notebook and include an illustration. Remember neatness counts! Also your writing will be graded for content and mechanics!
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Finish the second side of the "Colonial Economy" worksheet. This will be graded.

Congratulations to all classes for working hard today on our review of measurement!

Have a good night!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Science
Period 1--Get project paper signed.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Get papers signed.
Social Studies
Period 1--Do the cover of your accordion book. Include your illustration, name, and title. Use colored pencils or crayons to color.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Do the front side of the "Colonial Economy" worksheet.

Have a good night!

Monday, March 9, 2009

Science
Period 1--We finished our Mixture and Solution presentations today. There were a few students who did not complete a project. These must be handed in tomorrow.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--We worked on math measurement topics today. Homework for Science tonight will be from Math. Study pp. 522 and 526 of your math textbook. Do math workbook page 125, skip numbers 5, 6, 7, and 8.
Social Studies
Period 1--Make corrections or additions to your Plymouth accordion book project. This will be in your notebook. There were several students who did not have to make any corrections or additions.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Return the "Why They Came" worksheet and workbook page 48 signed.
Homeroom Announcement--The remainder of yearbook sports pictures will be taken tomorrow.

Have a great night!

Friday, March 6, 2009

Science
Period 1--We will finish our Mixture and Solution project presentations on Monday. You did a great job today!
Periods 2, 3, and 4--No homework.
Social Studies
Periods 1, 2, 3, and 4--No homework.
Homeroom Announcements--Communication envelopes came home today with information from PTO and the office. Thank you for supporting our Fifth Grade Family Fun Night! Everyone seemed to have a nice evening!
Looking Ahead to Next Week--As we prepare for PSSA testing, we will be working on the measurement topics in math chapter 24 next week. Students should bring their math materials to class all week.

Have a FANTASTIC weekend!

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Science
Period 1--Your Mixture and Solution project is due tomorrow. Be sure to follow the directions on the grade sheet in order to earn full credit.
Peirods 2, 3, and 4--No homework.
Social Studies
Periods 1, 2, 3, and 4--No homework.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at fifth grade's Family Fun Night this evening from 6:30 to 8:00!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Science
Period 1--Your project is due on Friday. Be sure to follow the directions on the grade sheet in order to earn full credit.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Do the Montana Map worksheet. Answer the questions for Monday to Friday. Reminder--If you are resubmitting your project on Mixtures and Solutions, it is due on Friday.
Social Studies
Period 1--No homework.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Complete numbers 7 to 13 of the Reading Guide on Colonial Economies.
Homeroom Announcements--The new procedure for detention notices was sent home yesterday. Detention notices must be returned within two days, or an out of school suspension will be given by the administration of North Schuylkill Elementary. Thank you for your support with this! Also our Family Fun Night will be tomorrow from 6:30 to 8:00.

Have a great night!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Science
Period 1--Your final Mixtures and Solutions project is due on Friday. Be sure to follow the directions on the grade sheet in order to earn full credit.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Complete the U.S. map sheet--Monday to Friday must be completed. Reminder--This Friday is the last day that projects may be resubmitted.
Social Studies
Period 1--Write at least five sentences under the last three titles for your accordion book. Be sure to proofread for content and mechanics.
Period 2--Finish the "Why They Came" worksheet and do 1 to 6 of the Reading Guide worksheet.
Periods 3 and 4--Do 1 to 6 of the Reading Guide worksheet.

Have a great night!

Monday, March 2, 2009

Science
Period 1--Your final Mixtures and Solutions project is due on Friday. Be sure to follow the directions on the grade sheet in order to earn full credit.
Periods 2, 3, and 4--Complete Monday through Friday of the map sheet. Use the atlas in the back of your Social Studies textbook to help you.
Social Studies
Period 1--Do the first three items for your accordion book. Write at least 5 sentences under each heading. Read the lesson in the book and write the information in your words.
Period 2--Do workbook page 48. This will be graded.
Periods 3 and 4--Do workbook page 48 and the "Why They Came" worksheet. These will be graded.
Announcements--Sports picture for yearbook on Wednesday. This week is NIE week. Be sure to look for Classroom Classified ads in the paper this week!

Have a great night!