Friday, December 20, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  When we return to school on Thursday, January 2, 2014, it will be Day 5--Music.
Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Have a safe and fun vacation!

Thursday, December 19, 2013
Math--Period 1--Correct worksheet R 3-2 and P 3-2.  Do your work on the lined paper you received today in class.  We continued our test in class today.
Math--Period 2--Correct worksheets R 3-3 and P 3-3. Do your work on the lined paper you received today in class. We continued our test in class today.
Science--Period 3--We took our test in class today.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--We continued our stream-table study guide in class today.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer Class, and we have a 1:00 dismissal.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Math--Period 1--There is no homework.  Students worked on their tests today and will continue them tomorrow.
Math--Period 2--Correct worksheets R 3-2 and P 3-2.  Do your work on the lined paper you received today in class.  We will continue working on our tests tomorrow.
Science--Period 3--Study your Shapes of Earth packet and the parts of Earth diagram for tomorrow's test.
Science--Period 4--There is no homework.  We did not have class today because we were working on a special holiday project.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheets R 3-2 and P 3-2.
Math--Period 2--Finish page 69 numbers 19 to 23. Show all of your work in your notebook. Complete worksheets R 3-3 and P 3-3.
Science--Period 3--Finish the bar graph on notebook page 30.  Study your Shapes of Earth packet and the parts of Earth diagram for Thursday's test.
Science--Period 4--We started our final stream-table study guide today in class.  There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Fifth graders have a lot of energy this week.  They really want to help at home!  They want to do chores like run the vacuum cleaner and take out the garbage.  Maybe they can also help clean the kitchen!  Tomorrow is Day 2--Library.
Have a great night!

Monday, December 16, 2013
Math--Period 1--Finish page 67.  Show all of your work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Finish page 69 numbers 7 to 18.  Show all of your work in your notebook.  Complete worksheets R 3-2 and P 3-2.
Science--Period 3--Using your Shapes of Earth packet, write 5 questions with their answers to help us review for our test.  Study your Shapes of Earth packet and the parts of Earth diagram for Thursday's test.
Science--Period 4--We worked on our final stream-table observations during class today.  There is no written homework tonight.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 1--Art.
Have a great night!

Friday, December 13, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Correct worksheets R 3-1 and P 3-1.  Do your corrections on the worksheets.  For number 9 on P 3-1 you may do your work on lined paper or directly on the worksheet.
Science--Period 3--Study the Shapes of Earth study guide and the parts of Earth diagram.  We are planning a test for next Thursday.
Science--Period 4--We carried out our final stream-table lab today.  On Monday we will finish our observations.  There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were not sent home today.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 5--Music.
Enjoy the snowy weekend!

Thursday, December 12, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete the Quick Check 3-1.  Be sure to answer the last question in complete sentences.
Math--Period 2--Finish textbook page 67.  Do your work in your notebook.
Science--Period 3--In class today we continued the activity related to our Shapes of Earth article. There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--In class today we set up our final stream-table activity. We will run water through our stream-tables tomorrow! There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Signed progress reports are past due!  If you do not return it to school tomorrow with an adult's signature, you will not have recess.  Tomorrow is our school Christmas concert at the high school.  It is not a rotation day.  Good luck, band and chorus students, with your concert tonight!
Have a great night!

Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework today due to our all day chorus practice.  See Monday's homework blog for Math assignments that will be due tomorrow.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework today due to our all day chorus practice.
Homeroom Reminders--Signed progress reports are due. Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer class.  Congratulations are extended to Grade 5 Chorus!  You sounded fantastic at today's practice! 
Have a great night!

Monday, December 9, 2013
Math--Period 1--Finish page 65 numbers 20 to 32.  Do this work in your notebook.  Complete worksheets R 3-1 and P 3-1.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheets R 3-1 and P 3-1.
Science--Period 3--In class today we worked on an activity related to our Shapes of Earth article.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--In class today we started to plan our final stream-table activity.  We will carry out our plans in our next Science class. There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Signed progress reports are due tomorrow.  Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed. 
Have a great night!

Friday, December 6, 2013
Math--Period 1--There is no homework this weekend. 
Math--Period 2--Complete problems 1 to 32 on pages 64 and 65.  Most students only have a few problems to finish since we worked on this during class today.
Science--Period 3--Correct and finish your Shapes of Earth worksheet.
Science--Period 4--Correct and finish your Rivers worksheet.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication folders and progress reports were sent home today. Please sign and return progress reports to school by Tuesday.  Congratulations, fifth grade!  You did a GREAT job at today's Christmas concert!  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 2--Library class.  
Have a good weekend!

Thursday, December 5, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete page 64 numbers 8 to 19.  Do this work in your notebook..  Practice problems for our Topic 2 test. 
Math--Period 2--Complete pages 58 and 59.  Show all of your work on lined paper.  Go over your work with an adult at home and get it signed for a bonus point.  What a deal!
Science--Period 3--Correct your Shapes of Earth worksheet up to number 17. 
Science--Period 4--Read pages 19 to 21 and finish the Rivers worksheet.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 1--Art.  We also have our Christmas show tomorrow at the high school starting at 9:30.   
Have a great night!

Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete pages 58 and 59 on lined paper.  You must show your work for every problem.  This is a graded assignment.  If you go over your work with an adult at home and get it signed, you will earn a bonus point!
Math--Period 2--Complete pages 54 to 57 Sets B to H on lined paper.  You must show your work for every problem.
Science--Period 3--Correct and finish your Shapes of Earth worksheet up to number 14. 
Science--Period 4--Read pp. 15 to 18.  Correct numbers 1 to 8 and do 9 to 11 on the Rivers worksheet.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 5--Music,  Our school Christmas program for grade 5 will be on Friday morning starting at 9:30.  It will be held at the high school.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes will be sent home.  When we return to school on Tuesday, December 3 it will be Day 4--Computer class.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete sets B, C, and D on pages 54 and 55.  Do all of your work on the lined paper we started using in class.
Math--Period 2-- There is no homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--If you did not hand in the following items today, they must be handed in tomorrow.  Period 3--signed test, stream poster, and notebook page 24.  Period 4--signed test, stream poster, and notebook page 16.
Homeroom Reminders--Remember tomorrow is a 1:00 dismissal.  Tomorrow is also Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Monday, November 25, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete textbook page 52 numbers 9 to 13.  Remember to write what you know like we did last week.  Also show all of the related math work.
Math--Period 2-- Complete textbook page 52 numbers 7 to 13. Remember to write what you know like we did last week. Also show all of the related math work.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your stream poster is due tomorrow.  Remember to label your picture and include a key in one of the corners.  Notebook page 24 is due tomorrow for Period 3, and notebook page 16 is due tomorrow for Period 4.  On both of these pages students must write at least 6 sentences.  Be sure to proofread for both content and mechanics.  Students in both classes need to get their test signed for tomorrow.
Homeroom Reminders--If you are interested in participating in Envirothon, your paper is due by tomorrow.  Tomorrow is Day 2--Library.
Have a great night!

Friday, November 22, 2013
Math--Period 1--Correct worksheet R 2-7 and P 2-7.  Do your corrections on the lined paper that was given to you.  Complete pages 51 and 52 problems 4 to 8.  Remember to write what you know like we did in class today.  Refer to your example problem on your lined paper.  Also show all of your work and circle your final answer(s). 
Math--Period 2--Correct worksheet R 2-7 and P 2-7. Do your corrections on the lined paper that was given to you.  Complete Common Core worksheet D 2-8.  Show your work for problems that require it.  DO NOT GUESS FOR MULTIPLE CHOICE PROBLEMS!  Today several students earned missed homework assignments for just circling a letter (guessing) and not actually working out the problems! 
Science--Period 3--We worked on our stream study activity in class today.  Finish your poster at home.  Also complete notebook page 24.  Remember you need to write at least 6 sentences.  Both of these assignments are due on Tuesday.
Science--Period 4--We worked on our stream study activity in class today. Finish your poster at home.  Also complete notebook page 16.  Remember you need to write at least 6 sentences. Both of these assignments are due on Tuesday.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication folders were distributed today.  If you are interested in participating in Envirothon, your paper is due by Tuesday.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 1--Art.
Have a fun and safe weekend!

Thursday, November 21, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete practice worksheet P 2-8.  Show your work on lined paper. 
Math--Period 2--Complete Common Core worksheets D 2-6 and D 2-7.  If you can not fit your work in the space provided, show it on lined paper.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We worked on our stream study activity in class today.  We will continue working on this in class tomorrow.  Also several students finished their tests today.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 5--Music.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheets R 2-7 and P 2-7.  If you need more room to show your work than is provided on the worksheets, you can show your work on lined paper.  Complete page 49 numbers 24 to 27.  Do this work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheets R 2-7 and P 2-7. If you need more room to show your work than is provided on the worksheets, you can show your work on lined paper. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today we hiked down to the stream behind NSE and started a stream study activity.  We will continue this activity in our classroom tomorrow.  We had a great time hiking down to the stream and investigating the area!  There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminders--There is a water boil advisory.  Students may bring a bottle of water to school. Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Math--Period 1--Get your test signed if you didn't already do so.  Complete Common Core worksheet 2-3.  Show your work.  Complete page 49 numbers 12 to 23.  Show your work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Get your test signed if you didn't already do so.  Finish textbook page 49.  Do your work in your notebook.  Complete Common Core worksheet 2-5.  Show your work.  Correct worksheets R 2-6 and P 2-6.  Show your work on lined paper.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Tomorrow we will hike down to the stream below NSE and do a stream study activity.  Be sure to wear appropriate shoes (sneakers or hiking boots) and a coat or sweatshirt.  We will be outside for almost 50 minutes.
Homeroom Reminders--There is a water boil advisory for tomorrow.  Students may bring a bottle of water to school. Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Friday, November 15, 2013
Math--Period 1--Get your test signed and do corrections on lined paper.  Finish textbook page 47.  Do your work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Get your test signed and do corrections on lined paper.  Correct and finish page 47.  Do your work in your notebook.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We started our test today.  We will finish it on Tuesday.  Review your materials over the weekend.  See yesterday's homework blog for more detailed study information.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Monday.  There is no school for students on Monday.  When we return to school on Tuesday, it will be Day 2--Library.
Enjoy your long weekend!

Thursday, November 14, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete the four problems on the hundredths grid paper.  Do a neat job!  On the lined paper you received in class today, complete page 46 problems 1 to 6 and page 48 problems 1 to 8.
Math--Period 2--Correct worksheets R 2-4 and P 2-4.  Complete worksheets R 2-6 and P 2-6.  Use lined paper to show your addition problems if you can not fit your work on to the worksheets.  You must show your work!
Science--Period 3--Study the highlighted questions on your Rivers worksheet and study your new study guide. We will have our test tomorrow.
Science--Period 4--Study notebook page 14 and your Investigation 2 study guide. We will have our test tomorrow.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, 11/12/13!
Math--Period 1--Complete rounding worksheet 10.  For tonight show your work on lined paper.  For numbers 12 to 20 round every number to the nearest hundredth.  For numbers 21 to 26 round every number to the nearest ten cents. 
Math--Period 2--Complete the four problems on the hundredths grid paper.  Do a neat job!  On the back of the grid paper complete page 46 problems 1 to 6 and page 48 problems 1 to 8.
Science--Period 3--Study the highlighted questions on your Rivers worksheet and study your new study guide. We will have our test on Friday.
Science--Period 4--Study notebook page 14 and your Investigation 2 study guide.  We will have our test on Friday.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer class.  Mr. Wolfe will not be in school tomorrow.  Be sure to copy your complete assignments into your homework book.
Have a great night!

Monday, November 11, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete rounding worksheet number 10.  For 6 to 10 round each number to the greatest place.  The greatest place is the first digit you write when you write a number.  For 12 to 20 round every number to the nearest tenth.  For 21 to 26 round every number to the nearest ten dollars. 
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheets R 2-4 and P 2-4. Do number 12 of P 2-4 on the hundredth grid paper. If the addition or subtraction problems are written across, write them going down in order to solve them.
Science--Period 3--Study the highlighted questions on your Rivers worksheet and study your new study guide.  We will have our test on Friday.
Science--Period 4--Your finished Landform project is due tomorrow.  Be sure to use the grade sheet as a check list in order to earn as many points possible. Study notebook page 14 and your Investigation 2 study guide.  Your test will be on Friday. 
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed. class.  Remember your obstacle course paper is due tomorrow.
Have a great night!

Friday, November 8, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheets R 2-4 and P 2-4.  Do number 12 of P 2-4 on the hundredth grid paper.  If the addition or subtraction problems are written across, write them going down in order to solve them.
Math--Period 2--Complete textbook pages 41 and 42 numbers 1 to 6, 9 to 18, and 20 to 26.  Use the hundredth grid sheets for 1 to 6.  Remember to follow the 2 examples we did in class.  Complete the other problems on the back of the grid sheets.  We will finish our rounding quiz on Monday.
Science--Period 3--Study the highlighted questions on your Rivers worksheet and start to study your new study guide.
Science--Period 4--We worked on our Landform posters in class today.  Your finished project is due next Tuesday.  Be sure to use the grade sheet as a check list in order to earn as many points possible.  Study notebook page 14 and your Investigation 2 study guide. We are planning a quiz for the middle of next week.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication folders were sent home today.  Parents who requested conferences will find a conference confirmation paper in their folders.  Your Phys. Ed. homework is due on Tuesday.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 2--Library.
Have a safe and fun weekend!

Thursday, November 7, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete textbook pages 41 and 42 numbers 1 to 6 and 9 to 18.  For 1 to 6 color in the hundredth grids and do each problem next to the hundredth grids--like we did in class.  Do a neat job with your shading.  For 9 to 18 do your problems on the back of the hundredth grid paper.  Remember to line up your decimals when adding and subtracting!
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheet number 10.  We started this paper yesterday.  For 12 to 20 round each number to the nearest hundredth.  Do 12 to 20 on the lined paper which you received in class today.  Do 21 to 26 on the worksheet.  Only round each number to the nearest ten dollars.  We will have a rounding quiz tomorrow.  Study Lesson 2-2 and your rounding sheet for your quiz tomorrow.
Science--Period 3--Complete notebook page 27 and 28.  Do a neat job as both of these pages will be graded.
Science--Period 4--We worked on our Landform posters in class today.  We will continue this in class tomorrow.  Study notebook page 14 and your Investigation 2 study guide. We are planning a quiz for the beginning of next week. 
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 1--Art.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheets R 2-3 and P 2-3.  We will have a rounding quiz on Friday.  Study your rounding sheet.  Review place value!
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheet number 10 items 1 to 20.  For 6 to 11 round each number to the greatest place.  We underlined the digit that is in the greatest place.  For 12 to 20 only round each number to the nearest tenth.  Underline the place to which you are rounding and draw your arrow.  We will have a rounding quiz on Friday.  Study your rounding sheet. Review place value!
Science--Period 3--We carried out our final stream-table lab today.  We will wrap up this activity tomorrow.  There is no written homework tonight.
Science--Period 4--Study notebook page 14 and your Investigation 2 study guide.  We are planning a quiz for the beginning of next week.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 5--Music.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete Quick Check worksheet 2-3.  Show all of your work.  We will have a rounding quiz on Friday.
Math--Period 2--Complete Quick Check worksheet 2-3.  Show all of your work.  Complete textbook page 32 numbers 29, 30, 31, and 33 on the lined paper that was given to you in class.  Show all of your work.  We will have a rounding quiz on Thursday or Friday.
Science--Period 3--Your finished Rivers packet is due tomorrow.  Today in class we planned our final stream-table lab.  Tomorrow we will carry out our plans.
Science--Period 4--Your finished Grand Canyon packet is due tomorrow.  Today in class we carried out a stream-table lab similar to the experiment described in the Grand Canyon article.  Students did a great job! 
Homeroom Reminders---Report cards were distributed yesterday. Please send in a note or cut off and sign the bottom of the report card to let us know that you received it. Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer class.
Have a great night!

Monday, November 4, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete page 39 numbers 1 to 12 on lined paper.
Math--Period 2--Complete page 39 numbers 1 to 14 on lined paper.  Also complete the Common Core Review worksheet D 2-4.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we continued reading "Rivers and Controlling the Flow." We also worked on the related worksheet.  For homework tonight students need to finish this worksheet.  Also check over the entire packet as it will be graded.
Science--Period 4--Today in class we continued reading "Real People in the Grand Canyon." We also worked on the related worksheet.  For homework tonight students need to finish this worksheet.  Also check over the entire packet as it will be graded. 
Homeroom Reminders---Report cards were distributed today.  Please send in a note or cut off and sign the bottom of the report card to let us know that you received it.  Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Friday, November 1, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete textbook page 37.  Do your work in notebook.
Math--Period 2--Complete textbook pages 37 and 38.  Do your work in your notebook.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we continued reading "Rivers and Controlling the Flow."  We also worked on the related worksheet.  We will continue this activity on Monday.  There is no written homework this weekend.
Science--Period 4--Today in class we continued reading "Real People in the Grand Canyon." We also worked on the related worksheet. We will continue this activity on Monday. There is no written homework this weekend.
Homeroom Reminders---Communication envelopes were sent home today.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 2--Library.
Have a safe and fun weekend!

Thursday, October 31, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders---Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
Happy Halloween!

Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet Q 2-2 and the shopping activity.  Remember you only have $25.00 to spend!
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheet R 2-3 and P 2-3.
Science--Period 3--We continued working on the Rivers and Controlling the Flow worksheet in class today.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--We continued working on the Real People in the Grand Canyon worksheet in class today. There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders---Tomorrow is our October homework mixer and our Halloween party!  Students who had no missed homework assignments during the month of October may bring in a snack, drink, and board game for our mixer.  Our Halloween party will take place in the afternoon.  Students may bring in costumes for our party.  Tomorrow is also Day 5--Music.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheets P 2-2 and R 2-2.  Use the Place Value and Rounding Guide paper to help you.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheet PW11 on rounding decimals.  Use the Place Value and Rounding Guide paper to help you.  We will have a quiz on rounding decimals and whole numbers on Thursday.
Science--Period 3--Complete numbers 1 to 6 of the Rivers and Controlling the Flow worksheet.  Use pages 15 and 16 to help you.
Science--Period 4--Complete numbers 1 to 7 of the Real People in the Grand Canyon worksheet.  Use pages 9 and 10 to help you.
Homeroom Reminders---Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer class.
Have a great night!

Monday, October 28, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete textbook page 35 numbers 25 to 29.  Also complete 1 to 10 of the rounding worksheet PW10.  Use the Place Value and Rounding Guide paper to help you.
Math--Period 2--Correct the following worksheets: P 2-2, Q 2-2, and R 2-2.  Use the Place Value and Rounding Guide paper to help you.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we finished our quizzes.  Students also received their graded landform projects back.  Many of them were very well done!  Congratulations!
Science--Period 4--Today in class we continued our study guide.  Study notebook page 14 and the sections of the Investigation 2 study guide that are completed.
Homeroom Reminders---Communication folders need to be returned to school tomorrow.  Our Halloween party is Thursday afternoon.  Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Friday, October 25, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete textbook page 35 numbers 9 to 24.  Refer to the examples on pages 34 and 35 to help you.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheet D 2-3--common core review sheet.
Science--Period 3--We started our quiz in class today, and we will finish it on Monday.  Review notebook page 14 and your Investigation 2 study guide over the weekend.
Science--Period 4--Today in class we drew and labeled a diagram of our stream-table with a slope.  We compared our results to a stream-table without a slope.  There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminders---Communication envelopes were sent home today.  Our Halloween party will be on Thursday afternoon.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 2--Library.
Have a fun and safe weekend!

Thursday, October 24, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete the Rounding to the Tenths Place worksheet.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheets R 2-2 and P 2-2.  We are not doing worksheets R 2-1 and P 2-1 at this time.
Science--Period 3--Study for tomorrow's quiz.  Study notebook page 14 and the Investigation 2 study guide.  Your finished, colored, and outstanding landform project is due tomorrow.  Remember to use the directions sheet as a check list to be sure that you earn all of the points. 
Science--Period 4--Today in class we carried out another stream-table lab.  This time our stream-table had a slope, and we compared the results to our stream-tables without a slope.  All 6 lab groups did a great job!  You should be studying notebook page 14 and the parts of the study guide that are completed.  If you are doing your mountains and waterways map project again, it must be handed in by the end of the day tomorrow.  There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminders---Tomorrow is Day 1--Art.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Math--Period 1--Get your test signed if you didn't already do so.  Complete worksheets D 2-1 and D 2-2.  Finish the Rounding to the Thousands worksheet.
Math--Period 2--Get your test signed if you didn't already do so.  Complete worksheets D 2-1 and D 2-2.  Complete all problems on pages 34 and 35.  Do the work in your notebook.
Science--Period 3--We will have a quiz on Friday on notebook page 14 and the Investigation 2 study guide.  We started a landform project today.  We will work on this in class tomorrow.  This will be due on Friday. 
Science--Period 4--Today in class we worked on our Investigation 2 study guide.  You should be studying notebook page 14 and the parts of the study guide that are completed.  There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminders---Tomorrow is Day 5--Music.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Get your test signed and do corrections on the lined paper that was given to you in class today.  Complete the rounding worksheet.
Science--Period 3--We will have a quiz on Friday on notebook page 14 and the Investigation 2 study guide.  Complete notebook page 16.  You must write at least 6 sentences in your response.
Science--Period 4--Start to study notebook page 14.  Students received their graded maps today.  Most students did very well on their projects!  Congratulations!  If you are not satisfied with your grade and would like to earn more points, you may redo your project and submit it by the end of the day on Friday.
Homeroom Reminders---Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer.
Have a great night!

Monday, October 21, 2013
Math--Period 1--Today in class we finished our Topic 1 tests.  For homework tonight students need to do corrections for their quick check quizzes.  You need to correct the last item on every page on the lined paper that was given to you in class today.  Take your time with your answers and be sure to answer the questions.
Math--Period 2--Today in class we finished our Topic 1 tests.  For homework tonight students need to complete the Rounding to the Thousands worksheet.
Science--Period 3--We did not have class today because of the special programs that we had this afternoon.  Mrs. Rowland did a presentation on the dangers of drugs and alcohol for Red Ribbon Week.  Ms. Prushinski did a presentation on cyber-bullying, and Mrs. Shuttleworth did a presentation on personal hygiene.  There is no written homework.  We are planning a quiz for Friday.  Study the landforms on page 14 and the investigation 2 study guide on stream-tables. 
Science--Period 4--We did not have class today because of the special programs that we had this afternoon. Mrs. Rowland did a presentation on the dangers of drugs and alcohol for Red Ribbon Week. Ms. Prushinski did a presentation on cyber-bullying, and Mrs. Shuttleworth did a presentation on personal hygiene.  There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminders---If you did not return your communication folder today, it must be returned to school tomorrow.  Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Thursday, October 17, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework this weekend.  We started our Topic 1 test today, and we will finish it on Monday.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we drew observation diagrams of yesterday's stream-table activity.  We also started the writing activity on notebook page 16.  We will continue this next week.  We are planning a quiz for next week--Wednesday at the earliest.  Students should be studying notebook page 14 and the Investigation 2 study guide on stream-tables.  There is no written homework this weekend.
Science--Period 4--Today in class we drew observation diagrams of yesterday's stream-tables.  We also read and discussed the landform definitions on notebook page 14.  There is no written homework this weekend.
Homeroom Reminders---Several papers were sent home in communication folders today.  Among them you will find a conference request paper.  If you haven't returned the PTO fund raiser packets yet, please do so ASAP.  PTO does a lot of great things for our kids, and your participation in fund-raisers helps to make them happen.  Students do not have school tomorrow due to a teacher in-service day.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 2--Library class. 
Have a safe and fun long weekend!

Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Finish textbook pages 24 and 25.  Tomorrow we will have our final Topic 1 test.  Review Topic 1 in your textbook.  This includes lessons 1.1 to 1.6.
Science--Period 3--Check your Grand Canyon worksheet and make any corrections.  It will be collected tomorrow and graded.  Today we carried out a stream-table activity to simulate the experiment described in the Grand Canyon article.  Our class did a great job on this activity!  A quiz is planned for next Tuesday or Wednesday.  You can start to review the landforms on notebook page 14 and the Investigation 2 study guide on stream-tables.
Science--Period 4--Your map project is due tomorrow.  Be sure to use the directions as a check list so you include all of the necessary mountains and bodies of water in your map.  Today we carried out our first stream-table activity, and we observed the process erosion.  We also identified some landforms in our stream-table models.  Great job, period 4!
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
Have a great night!

Friday, October 11, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete pages 22 and 23 sets A to F.  Do your work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Today in class we started to round whole numbers and decimals.  We will continue working on this skill on Tuesday.  There is no written homework this weekend.
Science--Period 3--Correct numbers 1 to 11 of your Grand Canyon worksheet.  This will be a graded assignment.
Science--Period 4--Today in class we started our map project.  We will work on this project during class on Tuesday.  It will be due next Thursday. 
Homeroom Reminders--For Music class, Mrs. Schwartz said that students need to study for their C Scale quiz next week.  All students in our homeroom have received their NSE tee-shirts.   Thank you, PTO!  Communication folders were sent home today.  There is no school for students on Monday due to a teacher in-service.  When we return to school on Tuesday, it will be Day 4--Computer class. 
Have a safe and fun long weekend!

Thursday, October 10, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete page 20 numbers 7 to 16.  Show your work in your math notebook. 
Math--Period 2--Complete all four pages of the math packet you received today--Quick Check 1.3; 1.4; 1.5; and 1.6.  This is a graded assignment.  If you have an adult check it over with you and sign it, you will receive 2 bonus points!
Science--Period 3--Read pp. 11 and 12 of your Landforms book.  Complete up to number 11 of the Grand Canyon worksheet.  If you are redoing your map project for a BETTER grade, it is due before the end of the day tomorrow.  (See Tuesday's homework blog for Mr. Wolfe's cyber speech!)
Science--Period 4--Tomorrow we will start our map project in class.  Bring colored pencils to class tomorrow if you have them.
Homeroom Reminders-- Your soccer worksheet for Phys. Ed. is due tomorrow. For Music class, Mrs. Schwartz said that students need to study for their C Scale quiz next week. Students and parents may vote for the antibullying tee-shirt contest by clicking on the Anti-Bully Contest link under the Elementary School links at northschuylkill.net.  Students received their NSE tee-shirt from PTO today.  Students who were at band at the end of the day will receive their shirts tomorrow.  Thank you , PTO!  Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Math--Period 1--If you had decimal practice papers stapled to your test, complete the third one. Complete worksheets R 1-6 and P 1-6. If you received an envelope from Mr. Hall on Friday, please return it to school ASAP.
Math--Period 2--If you had decimal practice papers stapled to your test, complete the third one. Complete textbook pages 22 and 23 Sets A to F in your notebook.  If you received an envelope from Mr. Hall on Friday, please return it to school ASAP.
Science--Period 3--Complete numbers 1 to 4 of your Grand Canyon worksheet.  Use your Landforms book page 9 to help you complete this paper.  If you are redoing your map project for a BETTER grade, you need to hand it in by the end of the day on Friday.  (See yesterday's homework blog for Mr. Wolfe's cyber speech!) 
Science--Period 4--Complete the front side of the Colorado River map worksheet.
Homeroom Reminders-- Your soccer worksheet for Phys. Ed. is due on Friday. For Music class, Mrs. Schwartz said that students need to study for their C Scale quiz next week.  Students and parents may vote for the antibullying tee-shirt contest by clicking on the Anti-Bully Contest link under the Elementary School links at northschuylkill.net.  Tomorrow is Day 2--Library.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Math--Period 1--Get your test signed if you didn't already do so.  If you had decimal practice papers stapled to your test, complete the second one. Complete worksheets R 1-5 and P 1-5.   If you received an envelope from Mr. Hall on Friday, please return it to school ASAP.
Math--Period 2--Get your test signed if you didn't already do so. If you had decimal practice papers stapled to your test, complete the second one.  Complete all of textbook page 20.  Do your work in your math notebook.  If you received an envelope from Mr. Hall on Friday, please return it to school ASAP.
Science--Period 3--We finished our stream table study guide in class today.  Continue to review your study guide.  Students received their graded map projects today.  We have some real cartographers in period 3!  If you did not do as well as you would have liked on this project, you may redo it and hand it in to Mr. Wolfe before the end of the day on Friday. This project was worth 70 points.  It helped pulled up many students' averages, and pulled down a few.  Take advantage of this opportunity to earn a higher grade!
Science--Period 4--We did not have class today due to our fire drill.  If you did not do so last evening, finish your Waterways of the United States map activity.
Homeroom Reminders-- Your soccer worksheet for Phys. Ed. is due on Friday.  For Music class, Mrs. Schwartz said that students need to study for their C Scale quiz next week.  Tomorrow is Day 1--Art.
Have a great night!

Monday, October 7, 2013
Math--Period 1--Get your test signed and do corrections on the lined paper that was given to you in class.  If you had decimal practice papers stapled to your test, complete the first one.  Complete page 17 problems 7 to 19 in your notebook.  If you received an envelope from Mr. Hall on Friday, please return it to school ASAP. 
Math--Period 2--Get your test signed and do corrections on the lined paper that was given to you in class. If you had decimal practice papers stapled to your test, complete the first one. Complete worksheets R 1.6 and P 1.6.  If you received an envelope from Mr. Hall on Friday, please return it to school ASAP. 
Science--Period 3--We continued our stream table study guide in class today.  Start to review your study guide.
Science--Period 4--Finish your Waterways of the United States map activity.
Homeroom Reminders-- Your soccer worksheet for Phys. Ed. is due on Friday.  Tomorrow is Day 5--Music.
Have a great night!

Friday, October 4, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--We took our quiz today.  There is no homework this weekend.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework this weekend.
Homeroom Reminders-- Communication envelopes were sent home today.  They contain information on a PTO fundraiser as well as a flu shot clinic.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 4--Computer class.
Have a fun and safe weekend!

Thursday, October 3, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheets R 1-4 and P 1-4. We have our quiz tomorrow on lessons 1.2 and 1.3. Practice some problems from those lessons.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheets R 1-5 and P 1-5. We have our quiz tomorrow on lessons 1.2 and 1.3. Practice some problems from those lessons.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we drew and labeled diagrams of our stream table models. We also started a stream table study guide. There is no written homework.
Science--Period 4--Today in class we went over the geographical regions of Pennsylvania and compared the elevations of the various towns that make up the North Schuylkill School District. We took a "trip" through northern Schuylkill County! There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminders-- Students who did not have any missed homework assignments during the month of September may bring a drink to school tomorrow.  Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete page 15 numbers 10 to 26 in your notebook. We will have a quiz on Friday on sections 1.2 and 1.3. You will need to be able to read and write decimals in word and standard form to the thousandths place, write a decimal as a fraction or mixed number, and convert a fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.
Math--Period 2--Complete pages 16 and 17 in your notebook. Complete all problems on both pages.  We will have a quiz on Friday on sections 1.2 and 1.3. You will need to be able to read and write decimals in word and standard form to the thousandths place, write a decimal as a fraction or mixed number, and convert a fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.
Science--Period 3--We continued our stream table lab in class today. We observed erosion and pointed out many landforms created in our stream table models. Your map project is due tomorrow. Many students have already handed in their projects! Way to go!
Science--Period 4--In class today we went over our mountain and desert maps and compared them to the relief (bumpy) map of the United States. We will continue working with maps tomorrow in class. There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminders-- Tomorrow is Day 2--Library.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete the following problems from worksheet R-1-2 in your notebook:  1, 2, and 3.  Complete the following problems from worksheet P 1-2 in your notebook:  11, 12, 13, and 14.  Remember for both worksheets that you will divide the top number of your fraction (numerator) by the bottom number of your fraction (denominator).  Your answer will be a decimal, and there will be no remainder.  Follow the examples that are in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Complete the following problems from worksheet R-1-2 in your notebook: 1, 2, and 3. Complete the following problems from worksheet P 1-2 in your notebook: 11, 12, 13, and 14. Remember for both worksheets that you will divide the top number of your fraction (numerator) by the bottom number of your fraction (denominator). Your answer will be a decimal, and there will be no remainder.  Follow the examples that are in your notebook.  Also complete worksheet P-1-4.
 Science--Period 3--Today in class we did our first stream table.  We will continue this activity tomorrow.  Your map project will be due on Thursday.  Remember to TAKE YOUR TIME and do a NEAT job!
Science--Period 4--Finish your Mountains and Deserts of the United States map reading worksheet.  For the questions that ask you for the names of states, use the map on Landforms book page 37.  Also go on the computer and Google the elevation of the town in which you live.  For example in the search field type "elevation of Gordon, PA."  Write your findings at the top of your map worksheet.
Homeroom Reminders-- Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
Have a great night!

Monday, September 30, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete the problems in your notebook which we copied during class today.  Complete the following circled problems on worksheet D 1-2: 2, 3, 4, and 6.  Complete the following circled problems on worksheet D 1-3: 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6. 
Science--Period 3--Today in class we started a map project.  This will be due on Thursday.
Science--Period 4--There is no homework.  We finished our quiz in class today, and we started a map activity on the major mountains of the United States.
Homeroom Reminders--Newsletters were distributed today.  Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class.
Have a great night!

Friday, September 27, 2013
Math--Period 1--There is no written homework this weekend.  Today students worked on a pre-assessment for Mr. Hall who will be working with us in Math class.
Math--Period 2--There is no written homework this weekend. Today students worked on a pre-assessment for Mr. Hall who will be working with us in Math class.
Science--Period 3--There is no homework this weekend.  Students will begin a map project related to Science in class on Monday.   If you have colored pencils, bring them to class on Monday.
Science--Period 4--We worked on our quiz in class today.  If you did not finish it, you may do so on Monday.  Review your two study guides over the weekend.
Homeroom Reminders--There are a few students who still need to return their signed progress reports to school. If you no longer have your progress report, you may bring in a note stating that a parent reviewed it at home.  Communication folders were sent home today.  Please return them to school on Monday.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 4--Computer class.
Have a safe and fun weekend!

Thursday, September 26, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete the four problems in your notebook.  You will be converting the following fractions to decimals by dividing the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).  2/4, 2/5, 3/30, and 15/25.  Follow the example in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Complete textbook page 15 numbers 10 to 26.  Do your work in your notebook.
Science--Period 3--Complete the map worksheet on Sharing the Colorado River.  You only need to complete the front side of the paper. 
Science--Period 4--Study your Investigation 1 study guide and your Maps and How They Are Made study guide. We will have our quiz tomorrow.
Homeroom Reminders--There are a few students who still need to return their signed progress reports to school. If you no longer have your progress report, you may bring in a note stating that a parent reviewed it at home. Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete textbook page 13.  Do your work in your notebook.  Complete worksheets R 1-3 and P 1-3.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheets R 1-3 and P 1-3.
Science--Period 3--Complete the map worksheet using your Social Studies textbook pp. R8 and R9 to help you. You may also use a map of the United States online to help you as well.  Tonight's map activity is on the major waterways of the United States. 
Science--Period 4--In class today we worked on wrapping up our Pennsylvania map reading.  Study your Investigation 1 study guide and your Maps and How They Are Made study guide. We will have our quiz on Friday.
Homeroom Reminders--There are a few students who still need to return their signed progress reports to school. If you no longer have your progress report, you may bring in a note stating that a parent reviewed it at home. Tomorrow is Day 2--Library.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete page 12 numbers 11 to 18 in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Complete pages 12 and 13 numbers 1 to 34 in your notebook.  Remember to spread out your work in your notebook.
Science--Period 3--Complete the map worksheet using your Social Studies textbook pp. R8 and R9 to help you.  You may also use a map of the United States online to help you as well. 
Science--Period 4--Study your Investigation 1 study guide and your Maps and How They Are Made study guide. We are planning to have a quiz on Thursday or Friday.  We continued our Pennsylvania map reading activity in class today. 
*Both Science classes are becoming so much better at working in groups!  Congratulations!
Homeroom Reminders--Students may bring a bottle of water to school tomorrow since we have been told not to drink water from the fountains.  There are a few students who still need to return their signed progress reports to school.  If you no longer have your progress report, you may bring in a note stating that a parent reviewed it at home.  Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
Have a great night!

Monday, September 23, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete the division worksheet.
Math--Period 2--Complete page 11 numbers 11 to 21.  Do your work in your math notebook.  Follow the examples from class which are in your math notebook.
Science--Period 3--Google the elevation of your community.  You can print the page with the information or write it in your assignment tablet.
Science--Period 4--Study your Investigation 1 study guide and your Maps and How They Are Made study guide. We are planning to have a quiz on Thursday or Friday.
Homeroom Reminders--Students received their pictures today.  Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class. 
Have a great night!

Friday, September 20, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete page 10 numbers 32 to 40 in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheet Q 1-2 numbers 1 to 3 only.
Science--Periods 3--There is no written homework.
Science--Period 4--Study your Investigation 1 study guide and your Maps and How They Are Made study guide. We are planning to have a quiz next Wednesday or Thursday.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  Your child received his/her midterm progress report as well.  Please sign and return your child's progress report to school.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 4--Computer class. 
Have a fun weekend!

Thursday, September 19, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet R 1-2 numbers 4 to 9 and worksheet P 1-2 numbers 1 to 10 and number 15
Math--Period 2--Complete page 10 numbers 32 to 40 in your notebook. 
Science--Periods 3--Today we took our quiz.  There is no written homework.
Science--Period 4--Study your Investigation 1 study guide and your Maps and How They Are Made study guide.  We are planning to have a quiz next Wednesday or Thursday. 
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow will be Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete page 9 numbers 8 to 27 in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Complete page 9 numbers 8 to 27 in your notebook.  Complete worksheet R 1-2 numbers 4 to 9 and worksheet P 1-2 numbers 1 to 10 and number 15. 
Science--Periods 3--Study for tomorrow's quiz.  Study your Investigation 1 study guide and Maps and How They are Made study guide.
Science--Period 4--Complete number 8 of the Maps and How They are Made study guide.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow will be Day 2--Library.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Math--Period 1--Write the word form of items G to P on the Decimals and Mixed Numbers worksheet.  Write these answers on the lined paper we used for last night's homework.
Math--Period 2--Write the word form of items G to P on the Decimals and Mixed Numbers worksheet. Write these answers on the lined paper we used for last night's homework.  Also complete the Tenths and Hundredths chart worksheet.
Science--Periods 3--We moved our quiz to Thursday.  Be sure to study your Investigation 1 study guide and your Maps and How They are Made study guide.
Science--Period 4--Complete number 7 of the Maps and How They are Made study guide. 
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow will be Day 1--Art class.
Have a great night!

Monday, September 16, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Get your test signed if you didn't already do so.  Complete the tenths and hundredths worksheet and write the word form of each decimal on the lined paper.
Science--Periods 3--We will have a quiz on Wednesday on the Investigation 1 study guide and the Maps and How They Are Made study guide.  Study these two items at home.
Science--Period 4--There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow will be Day 5--Music class. 
Have a great night!

Friday, September 13, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Get your test signed and complete test corrections on lined paper.
Science--Periods 3--We will have a quiz next Wednesday on the Investigation 1 study guide and the Maps and How They Are Made study guide. Start to study these two items at home.
Science--Period 4--There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--On Monday it will be Day 4--Computer class.  Communication envelopes were sent home today.
Have a fun weekend!

Thursday, September 12, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--We took our quiz today.  There is no homework tonight.
Science--Periods 3--We will have a quiz next Wednesday on the Investigation 1 study guide and the Maps and How They Are Made study guide.  Start to study these two items at home.
Science--Period 4--Notebook page 4 is due tomorrow.  You must write at least 5 sentences.  Proofread your work with an adult.  Go over the content (ideas) of your writing as well as the mechanics (spelling, capitalization, and punctuation) of your writing.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.  Also students may shop at the Book Fair tomorrow during recess.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Tomorrow we will have a test on lesson 1.1.  Students should be able to fill in a blank place value chart, read numbers to the 100 billions place, write numbers to the 100 billions place, and express numbers in expanded form.  For written homework students in both classes have a worksheet.  Also study the place value chart at the top of page 7 or on worksheet R 1-1.
Science--Periods 3--There is no written homework.
Science--Period 4--Notebook page 5 is due tomorrow.
Homeroom Reminders--Please return the field trip tee-shirt order form tomorrow. Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class.  We go to the book fair tomorrow!
Have a great night!

Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Math--Period 1--Correct textbook pages 6 and 7 numbers 1 to 18.  Study the place value chart at the top of page 7.  We will have a test on lesson 1 on Thursday.
Math--Period 2--Correct worksheets R 1-1 and P 1-1. Study the place value chart at the top of worksheet R 1-1.  We will have a test on lesson 1 on Thursday.
Science--Periods 3--Your large map with the key and notebook page 5 are due tomorrow.  Also complete notebook page 4.  You need to write at least 5 sentences in your answer.
Science--Period 4--Your large map with the key is due tomorrow.
Both Science classes worked very well in class today!
Homeroom Reminders--Please return the field trip tee-shirt order form ASAP. Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
Have a great night!

Monday, September 9, 2013
Math--Period 1--.Complete textbook pages 6 and 7 numbers 1 to 18.  Complete this work in your notebook.   Study the place value chart at the top of page 7.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheets R 1-1 and P 1-1.  Study the place value chart at the top of worksheet R 1-1.
Science--Periods 3--Your large map with the key and notebook page 5 are due on Wednesday.
Science--Period 4--Your large map with the key is due on Wednesday.
Homeroom Reminders--Please return the field trip tee-shirt order form ASAP.  Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class.
Have a great night!

Friday, September 6, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheets R-1-1 and P-1-1.
Math--Period 2--Complete textbook page 7 items 5 to 18 in your notebook.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework. We continued our Schoolyard Model project in class today.  Some groups have made models and maps that look great!  Congratulations!
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  Return them to school on Monday.  Please return the field trip tee-shirt order form.  On Monday, it will be Day 4--Computer Class.
Have a fun weekend!

Thursday, September 5, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete the worksheet on writing numbers in expanded form and word form. Number 1 is completed as follows:
21,875,481
Expanded Form--20,000,000 + 1,000,000 + 800,000 + 70,000 + 5,000 + 400 + 80 + 1
Word Form--twenty-one million, eighty hundred seventy-five thousand, four hundred eighty-one
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.  We continued our Schoolyard Model project in class today.
Homeroom Reminders--Picture day is tomorrow.  For Phys. Ed. tomorrow Mrs. Smith will be doing an activity in the classroom so students do not need to wear Phys. Ed. clothing due to pictures.  Great job during our fire drill today! 
Have a great night!

Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete the worksheet on writing numbers in expanded form and word form.  Number 1 is completed as follows:
785,461
Expanded Form--700,000 + 80,000 + 5,000 + 400 + 60 + 1
Word Form--seven hundred eighty five thousand, four hundred sixty-one
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Study your Investigation 1 study guide.  No date has been set yet for a quiz or test on this material.
Homeroom Reminders--Picture day is on Friday.  You may bring in your money tomorrow or Friday if you are ordering pictures.  Tomorrow is Day 2--Library Book Exchange.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Finish worksheets 69 and 70.  Complete the following items on worksheets 57 and 58--7 to 12; 15 to 18; and 23 to 28.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Finish your lab safety picture.  Be sure to write the rule and use color in your picture.
Homeroom Reminders--If you did not return your communication folder to school today, bring it to school tomorrow.  Football tee-shirt orders are due tomorrow, and picture day is Friday.  Tomorrow is Day 1--Art.
Have a great night!

Friday, August 30, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Today in math we worked on place value.  Students practiced writing numbers in standard, word, and expanded form up to the hundred thousands.  Books need to be covered by Tuesday.  There is no written homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today we had a shortened class period due to the pep rally.  Period 3 students finished vocabulary related to our upcoming hands-on activity.  Period 4 students continued their lab safety posters.  There is no written homework
Homeroom Reminders--Communication folders were sent home today.  When we return to school on Tuesday, it will be Day 5--Music.
Have a fun long weekend!  We are off to a good start in fifth grade!

Thursday, August 29, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Today in math we worked on place value.  Students practiced reading and writing numbers, and as a class we completed a place value chart.  Math books need to be covered by Tuesday.  There is no written homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We wrapped up lab safety as students worked on a lab safety mini poster.  Period 3 was introduced to vocabulary and concepts related to our first hands-on activity.  Period 4 will be introduced to this material tomorrow.  There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tickets for this week's football game can be preordered here at school. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students and senior citizens. Orders must be placed by tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.  There is a lunch menu change for tomorrow.  The choices are a hamburger or chicken nuggets.  There is no special class tomorrow due to the pep rally.  Remember students may wear a Spartan shirt on Friday's.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Today students took a pretest to allow the teachers to determine weak and strong areas.  Many students showed great perseverance as they completed this assessment!  Congratulations!  We also started to review addition and subtraction facts.  You can use sites under my math links to practice your facts.  Have your textbook covered by next Tuesday.  There is no written homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today's topic was lab safety.  Students role played various science lab safety rules and discussed the consequences of not following lab safety rules.  Tomorrow we will complete a lab safety poster in class.  There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tickets for this week's football game can be preordered here at school.  The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students and senior citizens.  Orders must be placed by Friday at 9:00 a.m.  Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer class.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Today students received their textbooks.  They need to be covered by next Tuesday.  Students also set up their blue math folders and notebooks in class today.  Students will store their math notebooks in their blue folders.  There is no written homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today students received their FOSS Landform Science notebooks and their FOSS Landform book of stories.  Students also set up their orange science folders.  Students will store their Landform notebooks and book of stories in their orange folders.  There is no written homework. 
Homeroom Reminders--Thank you for returning all beginning of the year forms.  If you still have not returned all of them, please do so ASAP.  Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Welcome Back to School!

There is no homework this evening.  Thank you for returning beginning of the year forms.  Students received a health form from the nurse's office today. Please return it to school as soon as possible.
Tomorrow is Day 2--Library Class.
Have a great night!

Meet the Teacher Night for the 2013-2014
Grades 4, 5, and 6--Wednesday, August 21, 2013 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Have a great summer!

School Supply List for Fifth Grade at North Schuylkill Elementary

ü  four solid colored folders with two pockets

*RED for Reading/Language Arts

*BLUE for Math

*GREEN for Social Studies

*ORANGE for Science

 (You may want to purchase two of each colored folder as they often need to be replaced during the year.)

ü  4 wide ruled blue or black marble notebooks (not spiral bound)

ü  many many many number two pencils

ü  many many many pencil top erasers

ü  crayons (16 or 24)

ü  colored pencils

ü  highlighters

ü  glue stick

ü  soft pencil case

 

*Please do not purchase binders as they take up a lot of space in your child’s backpack and locker.  Also please do not purchase backpacks with wheels.  We have found that these can be tripping hazards when changing classes.

Incoming fourth grade students, practice your math facts over the summer.  The more proficient you are with your facts, the easier math will be for you.  Also take time to read over the summer!  Strong readers are not only successful in reading class, but they do well in all subject areas.
Have a safe and fun summer!