Thursday, January 31, 2013

Thursday, January 31, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete number 2 on the tree diagram paper (worksheet 161).  Draw your tree diagram on your white sheet of paper.  Hold it horizontally and show all of the possible combinations.  Correct Lesson 25.  Finish your bar graph.  They look great so far!  If you did not have a 100% on our last timed quiz, write your practice on the paper that was given to you in class.  Continue to study your multiplcation facts.
Math--Period 2--Complete number 2 on the tree diagram paper (worksheet 161). Draw your tree diagram on your white sheet of paper. Hold it horizontally and show all of the possible combinations.  Correct Lesson 28.  Complete the divisbility worksheet number 68 up to number 17.  Use your divisibilty rules paper to help you.  If you did not have a 100% on our last timed quiz, write your practice on the paper that was given to you in class. Continue to study your multiplcation facts. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--No homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 2--Music.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Math--Period 1--Correct Lesson 25 and complete the following additional problems from Lesson 25--22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, and 30.  Study your multiplication flashcards.
Math--Period 2--Complete your factor worksheet up to 90.  Use your divisibility rules sheet to help you.  Study your divisibility rules so that you can say each rule in your own words.  Correct Lesson 28 and do the following additional problems from Lesson 28--22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 30.  Study your multiplication flashcards. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--No homework.  Today we did our second concentration lab.   Students did a great job!
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 1--Phys. Ed.  Envirothon Club will meet tomorrow until 5:15.  In order to stay students must return the permission slip signed so that we know who will be taking home your child.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete the following problems in Lesson 25--1 to 3 and 6 to 20.  Continue to study your multiplication facts.  Several students still need to hand in Title 1 paper work to Mrs. Liem.  This must be handed in tomorrow in order to have recess.
Math--Period 2--Complete the following problems in Lesson 28--1 to 3, 5 to 9 and 14 to 20.  Continue your factor worksheet up to number 75.  Refer to your rules of divisibility paper to help you.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--No homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 5--Library Class.  Several students still  need to submit their signed report card slips.  These must be handed in tomorrow in order to have recess.  Our Envirothon Club will meet after school on Thursday until 5:15.  Participating students received a note which must be signed and returned.
Have a great night!

Friday, January 25, 2013

Friday, January 25, 2013
Math--Period 1--We have no homework over the weekend.  We planned to wrap up our morning lesson this afternoon, but we were not able to do so with the early dismissal.  Continue to study your multiplication facts.
Math--Period 2--Continue your factor worksheet up to number 65.  Use your divisibility rules paper to help you.  Work out the problems for the larger numbers on your scratch paper.  Continue to study your multiplication facts.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--No homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 4--Art.  We will have our first Envirothon Club meeting on Thursday after school until 5:15.  A written note will be sent home with club members on Monday.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Thursday, January 24, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet number 2 on division and problem solving.  Complete the average worksheet.  Study your multiplication flashcards.  Any students who received progress reports from Mrs. Liem must return them to school tomorrow with a parent signature.
Math--Period 2--Complete the factoring worksheet up to number 40.  Correct Lesson 27.  Study your multiplication flashcards.  Any students who received progress reports from Mrs. Liem must return them to school tomorrow with a parent signature.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today we doubled up on Math and Reading in preparation for PSSA's.  There is no written Science homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 3--Computers.  Please return the bottom portion of your report card to school tomorrow with a parent signature.
Have a great night!

Friday, January 18, 2013

Mon, Jan. 21; Tues. Jan. 22; and Wed. Jan. 23.
Math Periods 1 and 2--Students will be completing the baseline bench mark test for the midyear.  We are looking forward to seeing growth in our math students!  Period 1 students will then move into mean, median, mode, and range.  Period 2 students will work on reading scales and clocks.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Students will be completing the first concentration lab and doing a math connection on mean, median, mode, and range.
Mr. Wolfe will not be in school on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.  I will resume daily homework posts on Thursday.
Have a great week!
Friday, January 18, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete your test corrections on lined paper and get your test signed.  Continue to study your multiplication facts.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--No homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 4--Art.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Thursday, January 17, 2013
Math--Period 1--Finish Lesson 24.  Complete problems A to J on page 151 in your notebook.  Complete the graph worksheet and study your multiplication flashcards.
Math--Period 2--Finish Lesson 25.  Complete problems A to O on pages 156 and 157 in your notebook.  Complete the graph worksheet and study your multiplication flashcards.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--No homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 3--Computers and an early dismissal at 11:45 for an Act 80 teacher inservice.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Math--Period 1--We continued our test today, and we will finish it tomorrow.  Correct Lesson 24 and study your multiplication facts.
Math--Period 2--We started our test today, and we will finish it tomorrow.  Correct Lesson 25 and study your multiplication facts.
Science--Period 3--We started our first concentration lab in class today.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--We observed our Borax crystals in class today.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 2--Music.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Math--Period 1--Correct and complete Lesson 24.  Skip problems 6 to 9 and number 28.  We will come back to these problems later.  If you did not have a 100% on your last timed multiplication drill, write your multiplication facts on the paper that was provided.  Study your multiplication facts.
Math--Period 2--Correct and complete Lesson 25.  Skip problems 4, 5, and 26.  We will come back to these problems later.   If you did not have a 100% on your last timed multiplication drill, write your multiplication facts on the paper that was provided. Study your multiplication facts.
Science--Period 3 and 4--Complete worksheet number 194 on the layers of our atmosphere.
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 1--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Monday, January 14, 2013

Monday, January 14, 2013
Math--Period 1--Study your multiplication facts.  Complete Lesson 24 problems 1 to 4 and 10 to 24.
Math--Period 2--Study your multiplication facts.  Complete the Crazy for Cookies paper on mean, median, mode, and range.  Complete Lesson 25 problems 1 to 3 and 6 to 24. 
Science--Period 3--Today we reviewed our atmosphere and its layers.  We also made our borax crystals following the directions on pp. 18 and 19 of our Mixtures and Solutions book.
Science--Period 4--Today we reviewed our atmosphere and its layers. We also started the borax crystal activity on pp. 18 and 19 of our Mixtures and Solutions book.
Homeroom Reminders--Envirothon Club papers are due tomorrow.  Tomorrow is Day 5--Library.
Have a great night!

Friday, January 11, 2013

Friday, January 11, 2013
Math--Periods 1 and 2--If you did not have a 100% on your last timed multiplication drill, write your assigned multiplication facts on the paper provided.  Study your multiplication facts.  Concentrate on the 6, 7, and 8's.  Remember there are math links to the left that will help you practice your math facts.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--If you were absent today, see Wednesday's homework helpline for assignments that were due today.
Homeroom Reminders--There was no information from the school office for communication envelopes so they were not sent home today.  Envirothon papers are due on Tuesday.  There is a DARE swim mixer at the Mahanoy Area Pool on Friday, January 25 from 6:30 to 8:30.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 4--Art.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Thursday, January 10, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete your double line graph and write five questions and answers that can be answered using the graph.  Do this on lined paper.  Complete your multiplication worksheet.
Math--Period 2--Complete your double line graph and write five questions and answers that can be answered using the graph. Do this on lined paper.  Complete your division worksheet.  Show your division work and checks on lined paper.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Please see yesterday's homework helpline for assignments that are due tomorrow.  These assignments must be handed in tomorrow during homeroom.
Homeroom Reminders--Your Envirothon club papers are due next Tuesday.  Tomorrow is Day 3--Computers.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Math--Period 1--Correct Lesson 22.  Complete worksheet 34.  Show your division work and checks on a lined paper.  If you did not have a 100% on your timed multiplication drill, write your multiplication facts on the paper provided. 
Math--Period 2--Correct Lesson 24.  Complete the whale division worksheet.  Be sure to show your division work and checks.  If you did not have a 100% on your timed multiplication drill, write your multiplication facts on the paper provided. 
Science--Period 3--No homework.  There are a few people who did not have their Air You Breathe papers and Lab Report finished.  These must be handed in tomorrow during homeroom.
Science--Period 4--The Air You Breathe papers and your final Lab Report are due on Friday morning during homeroom.
Homeroom Reminders--If you are participating in the Envirothon Club, papers are due next Tuesday.  Tomorrow is Day 2--Music.
Have a great night! 

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Math--Period 1--Correct and finish Lesson 22 and complete worksheet number 34 up to number 10.  Show your division work and checks on lined paper.
Math--Period 2--Complete Lesson 24.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Please see yesterday's homework blog for Science assignments that are due this week.  We did not have Science class today.  We started PSSA Prep. this afternoon, and we will continue this every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoon for the next several weeks. 
Homeroom Reminders--Your Phys. Ed. basketball paper is due tomorrow.  Tomorrow is Day 1--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Monday, January 7, 2013

Monday, January 7, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete problems 17 to 21 of the division worksheet.  Show your division work and checks on lined paper.  Complete problems 1 to 15 of Lesson 22.
Math--Period 2--Complete your Median, Range, and Mode worksheet.  Complete the multiplication worksheet.  Complete page 151 problems A to J in your notebook.  Study your Mean, Median, Mode, and Range paper.  Be able to explain in your own words how to find the mean, median, mode, and range. 
Science--Period 3--Your final lab report is due on Wednesday.  Erase my editting marks and make changes to your final copy.  The Air You Breathe worksheet is due on Wednesday.
Science--Period 4--The Air You Breathe worksheet is due on Friday.
Homeroom Reminders--Your basketball worksheet for Phys. Ed. is due on Wednesday.  Tomorrow is Day 5--Library book exchange.
Have a great night!

Friday, January 4, 2013

Friday, January 4, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete numbers 10 to 15 of the divison worksheet.  Show your division work and checks on lined paper.
Math--Period 2--Study your Mean, Median, Mode, and Range paper.  Be able to explain in your own words how to find the mean, median, mode, and range.
Science--Period 3--The Air You Breathe worksheet is due on Wednesday.  You will need to use the Internet for the last item on this paper.
Science--Period 4--Your lab report is due on Monday.  Be sure to follow the directions that were given to you in class.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  Fifth grade also had DIBELS testing today.  Don't forget your Phys. Ed. basketball worksheet is due on Wednesday.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 4--Art.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Thursday, January 3, 2013
Math--Period 1--Complete 1 to 9 of your division worksheet.  Show your division problems and checks on the lined paper.  Complete the graph worksheet.  You may skip numbers 3 and 4.
Math--Period 2--Complete the average worksheet on bowling.  Complete the graph worksheet.
Science--Period 3--Complete your lab report and proofread it with an adult at home.
Science--Period 4-  No homework.  We started our lab reports in class today.
**Congratulations to both science classes!  On our Mystery Chemical Lab, 10 out of 12 groups correctly identified their mystery chemical.  Everyone did a great job!
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 3--Computers and our December homework mixer.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Happy New Year!
Math--Period 1--Complete page 142 problems C to I in your notebook.  Do a check for each problem.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheet 24 items 1 to 10 and 15 to 17.  Do your addition and division work on lined paper.  Finish all of worksheet 25.
Science--Period 3--We started our mystery chemical lab reports in class today.  We will continue this work in class tomorrow.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--We are wrapping up our mystery chemical labs in class.  There are a few students who must get a test signed.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 2--Music.  In Phys. Ed. today, students received a basketball paper which must be finished by next Wednesday, January 9.
Have a great night!