Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Period 1 is estimating products and determining if their estimates are over or under estimates.  Period 2 is multiplying by multiples of 10, 100, and 1000.  There is no homework.  Our mixed practices have improved so much!  GREAT JOB!
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Several of our fifth graders may grow up to be cutting edge inventors!  Your projects are very neat!  In class we are working on our bridge projects.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--December 23 will be Day 3--Phys. Ed. class.  Monday, January 5, 2015 will be Day 4--Computer class.  Communication envelopes will be sent home on December 23.
Have a safe and fun holiday break!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Friday, December 19, 2014
Math--Period 1--There is no homework.
Math--Period 2--Do corrections for Mixed Practice #4 problems 1 to 15.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We collected invention pictures and the sentence paper today.  Hand in your project on Monday if you were not in school.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were not sent home today.  We will send them home next week.  Monday will be Day 2--Library class.
Have a fantastic weekend!

Thursday, December 18, 2014
Math--Period 1--Complete Mixed Practice #3 problems 16 to 25.  WE WANT TO GIVE OUT MORE TICKETS!  Finish your sneaker multiplication paper if you did not already do so.
Math--Period 2--Correct Mixed Practice # 3 problems 16 to 25.  Complete Mixed Practice #3 problems 26 to 36.  WE WANT TO GIVE OUT MORE TICKETS!  Finish your multiplication paper if you did not already do so.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your final invention picture and sentence paper are due tomorrow.  Many students already handed in their projects!
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
One more day!  Two and a half days of school left in 2014!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Math--Period 1--Correct Mixed Practice # 4 problems 14 to 25.  Complete Mixed Practice # 4 problems 26 to 33.  Finish your clock multiplication paper if you did not already do so.
Math--Period 2--Complete Mixed Practice # 4 problems 1 to 15.  Finish textbook pages 64 and 65.  Do this work in your notebook.  Complete your multiplication worksheet if you did not already do so.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--If you did not finish your test, you may finish it during recess tomorrow.  Your final picture and sentence paper are due on Friday.  We have some creative inventors in fifth grade!
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow we will go the high school chorus and band concert in the morning.  Tomorrow is also Day 5--Music class.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Math--Period 1--Correct Mixed Practice # 3 and # 4.  Finish workbook pages 14 and 15. WE GAVE OUT A LOT OF TICKETS TODAY!
Math--Period 2--Correct Mixed Practice # 3 problems 1 to 15.  Complete Mixed Practice # 3 problems 16 to 25.  Complete your multiplication worksheet if you didn't finish it in class today.  WE GAVE OUT A LOT OF TICKETS TODAY!
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Our test will be tomorrow. Study both of your study guides. Your completed invention picture is due on Friday. Your sentence paper for this project is also due on Friday.  As you complete the sentence paper, refer to the check list on the grade sheet to make sure you include all of the necessary content.  If you need extra space to write, use a piece of lined paper.
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer class.
It was a fantastic Tuesday!

Monday, December 15, 2014
Math--Period 1--Complete Mixed Practice #4 problems 14 to 25.  Correct Mixed Practice # 2 problems 31 to 39.  WE WANT TO GIVE OUT TICKETS FOR 90s and 100s!  YOU CAN DO IT!
Math--Period 2--Correct Mixed Practice # 2.  Finish your clock multiplication paper if you didn't finish it in class today.  WE WANT TO GIVE OUT TICKETS FOR 90s and 100s! YOU CAN DO IT!
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Our test will be on Wednesday.  Study both of your study guides.  Your completed invention picture is due on Friday.  Your sentence paper for this project is also due on Friday.
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Math--Period 1--Correct Mixed Practice 1.  Complete 1 to 15 of Mixed Practice 3.  We want to give out tickets for 90s and 100s!  YOU CAN DO IT!
Math--Period 2--Correct and finish Mixed Practice 2.  We want to give out tickets for 90s and 100s! YOU CAN DO IT!  Complete the bicycle multiplication sheet. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--For Band Students--Complete textbook pages 74 to 76. For numbers 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 10 on pages 74 and 75 write your anwers in complete sentences. On page 76, write your answer for number 5 in complete sentences.  For Everyone--Create a practice/draft illustration of your invention.  Give it a name and label its parts.  You do not need to color it.  Continue studying your 2 study guides
Homeroom Reminders--If you didn't return your progress report to school signed, please do so tomorrow. Tomorrow will be Day 1-Art class.
What a storm!  Have a great night!
 

Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Math--Period 1--Correct and finish Mixed Review 2.  Complete textbook pages 64 and 65 up to number 25.  Do this work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--If you have multiplication facts to practice, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Correct and finish Mixed Review 2.  Finish the multiplication worksheet you started in class today.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Complete textbook pages 74 to 76.  For numbers 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 10 on pages 74 and 75 write your anwers in complete sentences.  On page 76, write your answer for number 5 in complete sentences.
Homeroom Reminders--If you didn't return your progress report to school signed, please do so tomorrow.  Tomorrow will be Day 5--Music class. 
Have a fantastic night! 

Monday, December 8, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you didn't get your test signed yet, please do so tonight.  Correct and finish Mixed Practice 1.  Use your glossary or index to help you if you are unsure.  Also pay close attention to any pointers that I wrote your paper.
Math--Period 2--There is no homework.  We did not have class today due to grade 5 chorus practice.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Start to think of an invention that will improve someone's life. Also start to study your two study guides on Topic 2. We haven't scheduled our test date yet.
Homeroom Reminders--If you didn't return your progress report to school signed, please do so tomorrow.  Tomorrow will be band practice at the high school.  If you are in band and you did not preorder a school lunch from the cafeteria, bring a bagged lunch.  Also remember to bring drinks.  Tomorrow will be Day 4--Computer class. 
Have a great night!

Friday, December 5, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Get your test signed.  Correct any items you had incorrect from 1 to 15 on Mixed Review sheet 2. Also complete numbers 16 to 30. Show all of your work on lined paper. Use the glossary or index of your math textbook if you are unsure of items.  Many of our mixed reviews are improving!
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Start to think of an invention that will improve someone's life.  Also start to study your two study guides on Topic 2.  We haven't scheduled our test date yet.
Homeroom Reminders--Midterm progress reports and communication envelopes were sent home today.  Please sign and return your child's progress report to school.  On Monday, grade 5 will have chorus practice at the high school.  If you are in chorus and you did not preorder a school lunch from the cafeteria, bring a bagged lunch.  Also remember to bring drinks.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 3--Phys. Ed. 
Have a fantastic weekend!

Thursday, December 4, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Correct any items you had incorrect from 1 to 15 on Mixed Review sheet 1.  Also complete numbers 16 to 30.  Show all of your work on lined paper.  Use the glossary or index of your math textbook if you are unsure of items.  We want to give away more tickets tomorrow!
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Start to think of an invention that will improve someone's life.  We will be starting an invention project in class tomorrow.
Homeroom Reminders--Ms. Brill reminded the students this morning that Bowling for Kids' Sake sponsorships are due tomorrow if you are participating.  Tomorrow will be Day 2--Library class. 
Have a great night!

Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete numbers 1 to 15 of Mixed Review worksheet 2.  Like last night, show all of your work on the lined paper you received in class.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We did not have class today due to our November Positive Behavior Plan treat!  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow will be Day 1--Art class.
Where has the sun gone?
Have a great night!  Two days to go!

Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete numbers 1 to 15 of Mixed Review worksheet 1.  Show all of your work on the lined paper you received in class.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We did not have class today due to the early dismissal.  There is no homework. 
Homeroom Reminders--December calendars were sent home today.  Tomorrow will be Day 5--Music class.
Welcome Back!  Have a great snowy night!

Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete worksheets D 2-3 and D 2-4.  Correct workbook page 12.  Do your corrections on your lined paper.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Several students entered the data incorrectly for their bar graph project.  If you did, you may resubmit your bar graph project.  We finished working through the design process today in class.  There is no homework.  
Homeroom Reminder--November newsletters were sent home today as well as information from PTO about their cookbook project.  When we return to school, it will be Day 4--Computer class.
Is it going to snow?  Some boys in period four Science want to remind everyone to brush their teeth at least three times a day!  Have a great Thanksgiving break!

Monday, November 24, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete worksheets D 2-1 and D 2-2.  Also complete your subtraction equation worksheet.  Do this work in your notebook.  (Most students have all of this finished.)
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete worksheets D 2-1 and D 2-2.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Several students entered their data incorrectly for their bar graphs.  You may do your bar graph again and hand it in by Wednesday.   
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Is it going to snow?

Friday, November 21, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete all of workbook page 12.  Do all of your work on lined paper. This will be graded.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we started going through the steps of the design process.  There is no homework. 
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 2--Library class.
Have a nice weekend!

Thursday, November 20, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete workbook page 11 problems 1 to 10.  Do all of your work on lined paper.  This will be graded.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your bar graph project is due tomorrow.  Almost everyone is finished it already!  Today in class we did the lab activity on page 60 of our textbook.  Students did a great job working in groups! 
Homeroom Reminders--PTO fundraiser pick up will be in the gym at NSE until 7:30 tonight.  Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete problems 1 to 15 on the equation worksheet.  Do your work in your notebook.  Be sure to follow the examples on the back of the worksheet and spread out your work.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete textbook page 49 problems 16 to 27.  Do your work in your notebook.  Remember sometimes when you subtract decimals, you need to add a 0 or 0's to the top number!
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your bar graph project is due on Friday.  Today in class we wrapped up our lesson on prosthetic limbs and nanobots.  Tomorrow we will move into the design process followed by engineers and scientists. 
Homeroom Reminders--PTO fundraiser pick up will be tomorrow from 3:30 to 7:00 in the gym here at NSE. Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class.
Have a great night!  Two days to go!

Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete your 7 grid problems to model addition and subtraction of decimals.  Remember to do the actual problem to the left of your models like we did in class.  Complete textbook page 49 problems 16 to 27.  Do your work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete textbook page 42 problems 19 to 26.  Do your work in your notebook. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your bar graph project is due on Friday. 
Homeroom Reminders--PTO fundraiser pick up will be this Thursday from 3:30 to 7:00 in the gym here at NSE. Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer class.
It was a fantastic Tuesday!

Monday, November 17, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete textbook page 42 problems 19 to 26.  Also complete textbook page 47.  Do your work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete worksheet P 2-4.  Complete numbers 3 to 8 and number 12 on the grid paper.  Complete the rest of the problems on the worksheet.  For number 12 in addition to the grid, write a sentence answer. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We did not have periods 3 and 4 today due to a personal body safety program with Mrs. Geary and a guidance lesson with Ms. Prushinski.  Your study guide is due tomorrow, and your bar graph is due on Friday. 
Homeroom Reminders--PTO fundraiser pick up will be this Thursday from 3:30 to 7:00 in the gym here at NSE.  Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Friday, November 14, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Correct worksheet P 2-4 numbers 3 to 8 and number 12.  Remember to use two colors to model your addition in the hundredth grids and complete the actual problem on the paper as well.  Follow the examples we completed over the past two days.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete the 4 model problems on the paper you received in class.  Remember to use two colors to model your addition in the hundredth grids and complete the actual problem on the paper as well.  Follow the examples we completed over the past two days.   
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your study guide is due on Monday and will be graded. Your bar graph on your lab data is due next Friday.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  PTO fundraiser pick up will be next Thursday from 3:30 to 7:00 in the gym here at NSE.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 2--Library class.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, November 13, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete worksheet P 2-4.  Remember to complete numbers 3 to 8 and number 12 using grid paper.  You also need a sentence answer for number 12.  Review Lessons 2-2 and 2-3 for tomorrow's quiz.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete the rounding worksheet.  Complete textbook pages 54 and 55 Sets B and C.  Complete this work in your notebook.  Remember to follow the examples from class.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your study guide is due on Monday and will be graded.  Your bar graph on your lab data is due next Thursday.  
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
It's almost the weekend!

Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete the rounding worksheet.  Complete textbook pages 54 and 55 Sets B and C.  Do your work in your notebook.  Remember to follow the examples we did in class.  We will be having a quiz on Lessons 2-2 and 2-3 on Friday.  If you received a progress report from Mr. Hall, please return it to school ASAP.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete worksheets R and P 2-3.  Show your work on the lined paper you started in class today.  If you received a progress report from Mr. Hall, please return it to school ASAP.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your bar graph on your lab data is due next Thursday.  Be sure to follow the example we went over in class.  
Homeroom Reminders--Report card envelopes need to be signed and returned to school ASAP. You may keep your report card at home. Football shirt orders are due tomorrow--not on November 20 as the paper states. Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class.
Two Days to Go!  Have a great night!

Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete Quick Check worksheet Q 2-3.  Remember to compute the actual answers and estimates.  Complete the 3 problems on the grid paper where you need to model your addition.  Follow the examples we completed in class.  If you received a progress report from Mr. Hall, please return it to school ASAP.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete textbook page 37 up to number 39.  Remember to compute the actual answers and estimates.  Follow the examples we completed in class. If you received a progress report from Mr. Hall, please return it to school ASAP.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we wrapped up our paper towel lab.  We are also analyzing our lab data.  We computed the averages of our trials and rounded those averages to the nearest tenth.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Report card envelopes need to be signed and returned to school ASAP.  You may keep your report card at home.  Football shirt orders are due on November 13--not on November 20 as the paper states.  Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer class.
Have a great night!

Friday, November 7, 2014
Math--Period 1--Several students need to redo worksheets R 2-3 and P 2-3.  Complete your work on lined paper.  Remember to compute the actual answers and estimates.  If you received a progress report from Mr. Hall, please return it to school ASAP.
Math--Period 2--Complete textbook page 37 up to number 24.  Remember to compute the actual answers and estimates.  Do your work in your notebook.  Follow our examples from class.  If you received a progress report from Mr. Hall, please return it to school ASAP.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we carried out our lab--Which paper towel brand absorbs the most water?  Our fifth grade product testers did a GREAT job!  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Report cards were sent home today.  Sign and return the envelope to school by next Wednesday.  Keep your report card at home.  Communication envelopes were also sent home as well.  Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Monday so there is no school for students.  When we return to school on Tuesday, it will be Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Enjoy your 3 day weekend!

Thursday, November 6, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete textbook page 38.  Complete textbook page 39 numbers 1 to 12.  Do your work in your notebook.  Copy the pattern.  Complete the pattern and give the rule like we did in our examples in class.  You may use a calculator for this activity.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, please return it to school ASAP.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete worksheet PW-14.  Do your work on lined paper.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, please return it to school ASAP.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We started our lab--Which brand of paper towels absorbs the most water?  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class.
One more day!  Have a great night!

Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Correct worksheet R 2-3 and workbook page 8.  For worksheet R 2-3 show all of your work on lined paper.  Complete the actual problem and to the right of it complete the estimate.  For workbook page 8 problems 1 to 4 must be completed on lined paper.  The rest of the problems on the page may be completed on the page or lined paper.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, please return it to school ASAP.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete workbook page 7 and worksheet R 2-2.  Be sure to follow the examples we did in class.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, please return it to school ASAP.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today we finished Lesson 1--What is Technology and previewed tomorrow's lab.  For tomorrow, complete textbook page 53 numbers 10 and 11.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
Have an awesome night! 

Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete worksheet R 2-3 and workbook page 8.  For both of these pages, do your addition, subtraction, and estimating on lined paper.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, please return it to school ASAP.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete textbook pages 34 and 35.  Show your work in your notebook.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, please return it to school ASAP.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today we continued to read and discuss the material in our textbook related to how technology has improved our everyday lives.  We will finish this tomorrow.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Thank you, homeroom parents, for helping make our Halloween party a success.  Your donation of time is appreciated!  Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class.
Have a great night!  The week is going by quickly!

Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete worksheet PW 14 numbers 11 to 34.  For 11 to 26, complete your work on lined paper.  You may do 27 to 34 directly on the worksheet.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  We will continue working on rounding in class tomorrow.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Get your test signed.
Homeroom Reminders--If you didn't return your conference confirmation paper, please return it to school ASAP.  Tomorrow is Crazy Hair Day for Red Ribbon Week and Day 1--Art class.  On Friday, we will have our October Positive Behavior reward in the morning.  Students participating may bring in a snack and a drink.  Our Halloween Party will be on Friday afternoon.  Students may bring their costumes to school.
Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!

Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete worksheets Q 2-1 and Q 2-2.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Get your tests signed.  Do corrections for both of your tests.  For the multiple choice test, do your corrections on the test itself.  Do not erase the answers.  Write in the correct answer in the space next to the problem.  For the constructed response test, do your corrections on lined paper.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.  We took our Topic 1 test today.
Homeroom Reminders--Conference confirmation papers were stapled in assignment tablets yesterday. Please cut off the top of the paper and sign the bottom of the paper. Keep the bottom of the paper stapled in your child's assignment tablet. Tomorrow is Mustache Day for Red Ribbon Week and Day 5--Music class.
Have a fantastic night!

Monday, October 27, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete textbook pages 34 and 35.  Do your work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--We finished our topic 1 test today.  If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Tomorrow we will have our test on Topic 1--The Nature of Science.  Study your study guide and the paper that reviews how to find mean, median, mode, and range.
Homeroom Reminders--Conference confirmation papers were stapled in assignment tablets today.  Please cut off the top of the paper and sign the bottom of the paper.  Keep the bottom of the paper stapled in your child's assignment tablet.  Tomorrow is Wear Orange Day for Red Ribbon Week and Day 4--Computer class.
Have a great night!

Friday, October 24, 2014
Math--Period 1--Complete reteaching worksheet 2-2 and workbook page 7.  There are a few students who have not returned signed tests.  These must be signed on Monday.
Math--Period 2--We started our Topic 1 test today.  In your textbook, review lessons 1-1 to 1-6.  Read the examples and study the place value charts. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Complete textbook pages 40 and 42.  Study your Topic One study guide and textbook page 26 for our test on Tuesday.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today with information on next week's Red Ribbon Week.  The theme days are as follows...
Monday--Wear Crazy Socks!
Tuesday--Wear Orange!
Wednesday--Wear your Mustaches and Mustache NS Spirit Shirts!
Thursday--Crazy Hair Day!
Friday--Wear Red NS Spirit Shirts!  On Friday we will also have a program with Bloomsburg University students.  Our Halloween party will be Friday afternoon starting at 1:30.
When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a fantastic weekend!

Thursday, October 23, 2014
Math--Period 1--Complete the 5 problems from worksheet Set C on the paper you received in class today. Remember to stack your numbers and then order them according to the directions.  Complete the two rounding decimal worksheets in your packet--"Rounding Decimals" and "Rounding to the Nearest Dollar."
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete textbook pages 22 and 23.  Do your work in your notebook.  Complete your expanded form worksheet.  There are some students who need to get their tests signed. 
Science--Period 3--Complete the vocabulary section (1 to 12) of your study guide.  Use textbook pages 7 to 30 to help you.  We are planning to have our Topic 1 test on Tuesday.
Science--Period 4--Complete the vocabulary section (1 to 12) of your study guide. Use textbook pages 7 to 30 to help you. We are planning to have our Topic 1 test on Tuesday.  Complete D, E, and F of the mean, median, mode, and range worksheet.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Get your tests signed and do your corrections.  For the multiple choice test, write the letter of the correct answer in the white space next to the problem.  For the constructed response test, show your work for your corrections on lined paper. 
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete the 5 problems from worksheet Set C on the paper you received in class today.  Remember to stack your numbers and then order them according to the directions.
Science--Period 3--In class today we practiced finding the mean, median, mode, and range for a set of numbers.  For homework, complete the two worksheets in your packet on mean, median, mode, and range.  Your graph project is due tomorrow.  If you plan to e-mail your graph to me, put your name in the title or axis boxes. Many students already completed their graphs, and they look great! Congratulations!
Science--Period 4--In class today we practiced finding the mean, median, mode, and range for a set of numbers. For homework, complete the two worksheets in your packet on mean, median, mode, and range.  On the second worksheet, only do A, B, and C.  Your graph project is due tomorrow. If you plan to e-mail your graph to me, put your name in the title or axis boxes. Many students already completed their graphs, and they look great! Congratulations!
Homeroom Reminders--Return your conference forms as soon as possible. Picture retakes will be tomorrow. Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
Two more days to go this week!  Have a great night!

Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete worksheet number 29 numbers 2 to 29 to review comparing and ordering decimals. For 2 to 16, place the correct sign between the two numbers. For 17 to 20, stack and number your numbers on lined paper. Do your work for 21 to 28 on lined paper as well. For number 29, circle the correct answer.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete all of worksheet PW 6. Complete 1 to 20 of worksheet PW 8. On PW 8 for 16 to 20, stack and number your numbers on lined paper.
Science--Period 3--In class today we practiced finding the mean, median, mode, and range for a set of numbers. Scientists sometimes do this as they organize their data. Your graph project is due on Thursday. If you plan to e-mail your graph to me, put your name in the title or axis boxes. Many students already completed their graphs, and they look great! Congratulations!
Homeroom Reminders--Return your conference forms as soon as possible. Picture retakes will be on Thursday. Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class.
It was a fantastic Tuesday!

Monday, October 20, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete the first two rounding worksheets in our rounding packet.  Be sure to READ each question on the first page so you are underlining the correct digit before you round.  Complete textbook page 33 numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.  Show your work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete textbook pages 24 and 25.  Show your work on the paper you received in class today.  Skip numbers 8, 9, and 13.  Complete the Topic 1 practice test.  Skip numbers 8 and 13. 
Science--Period 3--Your graph project is due on Thursday.  If you plan to e-mail your graph to me, put your name in the title or axis boxes.    
Homeroom Reminders--Return your conference forms as soon as possible.  Picture retakes will be on Thursday.  Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer class.
Have a great night!

Friday, October 17, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete the following problems from textbook page 32 in your notebook--28, 29, 30, 31 and 33.  Show all of your work.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete Quick Check worksheet Q 1-6.  Write the rule for all 4 problems.
Science--Period 3--Today we went over directions for a neat graph project that is due next Thursday.  If you can not print from your computer at home, you can email your graph to Mr. Wolfe or complete the project at school. 
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  Enclosed you will find information on parent-teacher conferences.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 3--Phys. Ed. class.
Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday, October 16, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  We will continue our test on Topic 1 tomorrow. Review lessons 1-1 to 1-6 in your textbook.  Complete Daily Common Review worksheets D 1-5 and D 1-6.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete the two worksheets in your packet--"Decimals:  Hundredths & Tenths" and "Digit Values."  Complete textbook pages 19 and 20 on the paper you received in class today.  Do problems 13 to 16 on the back of the paper.
Science--Period 3--We practiced graph reading in class today.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--Finish the Temperature Line Graph paper which we started in class today.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class.
Have a good evening!  One more day!

Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete all of worksheet 6.  Complete worksheet 8 (2 to 20 even numbered problems only).  We will start our test on Topic 1 tomorrow.  Review lessons 1-1 to 1-6 in your textbook.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete workbook page 5.  Complete the last worksheet in your decimal packet.  The name of this worksheet is Comparing Decimals.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your mini project on lab safety is due tomorrow. 
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
Have a great night!  Stay dry!  Tomorrow is Thursday already!

Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Correct pages 24 and 25.  Complete your practice test.  Skip numbers 8 and 13.  Take your time as you read.  Eliminate incorrect choices.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  There is no other homework due to our fire drill today. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today students started a mini project on lab safety.  We will work on this for part of the period tomorrow.  It is due on Thursday. 
Homeroom Reminders--Return your communication envelope to school if you haven't already done so.  Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class.
Have a restful evening!  Go to bed extra early.  Play less video games.  Many students were tired today, but they aren't too tired to help with chores at home!  Some children don't have chores, but they would like some.

Thursday, October 9, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete worksheet Q 1-6.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete textbook pages 16 and 17 numbers 1 to 19.  Do your work in your notebook. 
Science--Period 3--We did not have class today.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--Today we wrapped up our lab comparing styrofoam cups and paper cups.  Students analyzed their data, drew conclusions, and discussed what they could improve or change if they carried out the experiment again.  You did a great job!  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete textbook pages 19 and 20.  Students received a paper for them to complete numbers 1 and 2 and 5 to 12.  As you complete the patterns refer to the top of pages 19 and 20 for help.  Complete numbers 13 to 16 on the back of the paper.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete worksheet R 1-5 and workbook page 4.  Remember stacking numbers helps you to compare and order them!
Science--Period 3--In class today we wrapped up our lab comparing styrofoam and paper cups.  We analyzed our data, drew conclusions, and discussed what we could do better next time!  Great job!  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--We did not have class today due to our fire drill.  To make up our lost time, we will have a longer class tomorrow. There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 2--Library.  Students may shop at the Book Fair at this time.  Also we do have an 11:45 dismissal on Friday.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete the Comparing Decimal worksheet.  Also complete Quick Check worksheets 1-4 and 1-5.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete Quick Check worksheet 1-4.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Students carried out our temperature lab--"Do Styrofoam cups keep water longer than paper cups?"  You did a great job today!  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Our class will visit the Book Fair on Thursday during Library class.  Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
Have a fantastic night!

Monday, October 6, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete the expanded form worksheet.
Math--Period 2--Finish your decimal review packet.  Complete the expanded form worksheet.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We started our next temperature lab today.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  Return them to school tomorrow.  The Book Fair runs all week.  As a homeroom, we will visit the Book Fair on Thursday.  Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class.
Have a nice evening!

Friday, October 3, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Get your test signed if you scored below an 80%.  Complete textbook pages 16 and 17.  Do your work in your notebook.  Remember to stack numbers 3, 4, 13, 14, 15, and 16 as you compare them.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Get your test signed if you scored below an 80%.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Remember to return your quizzes on Monday.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes will be sent home on Monday.  Thank you to the high school students and teachers who helped make our Pep Rally today a lot of fun!  On Monday, it will be Day 4--Computer class.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, October 2, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete your test corrections on the lined paper you received in class today.  Get your test signed, if it was below an 80%.  Complete workbook page 4.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete your test corrections on the lined paper you received in class today. Get your test signed, if it was below an 80%.   Complete the expanded form section of your decimal review packet. There are 8 of them.  Be sure to follow the 4 examples we did in class today.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we finished our temperature lab on page 20.  Students received their Science quizzes back today for your review.  Please return them to school tomorrow.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Spartan Pride Day of our Spirit Week.  Wear your Spartan gear! Tomorrow is also Day 3--Phys. Ed class.
It's almost the weekend!
Have a great night!

Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete worksheet 2 (Practice Sheet 1-2) and your Digit Values worksheet (the second to the last page in your packet).
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete the word form section of your decimal review packet.  There are 8 of them.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We had our September homework/behavior reward this afternoon.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Opposite Day for our Spirit Week.  Students may wear clothing backwards!  Tomorrow is also Day 2--Library class. 
It's already October!  Two days to go this week!
Have a great night!

Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Finish your decimal review packet.
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete the following pages in your decimal review packet--1, 2, and top of 3.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today we took our quiz.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is our September homework/behavior reward.  Students may bring in a drink and snack for this afternoon activitiy.  For Spirit Week, students may wear their favorite team shirt/jersey tomorrow.  Tomorrow is also Day 1--Art. 
Have a great night!

Monday, September 29, 2014
Math--Period 1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete pages 1, 2, and the top of page 3 of your decimal review packet.  We will have a test tomorrow on sections 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4 of our textbook. 
Math--Period 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete workbook page 3.  Also complete your chart worksheet with "Decimals: Hundredths" at the top.  We will have a test tomorrow on sections 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4 of our textbook.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Study Lesson 2 in your textbook and your Lesson 2 study guide for our test tomorrow.  After our test tomorrow, we will continue the lab activity that we started today.
Homeroom Reminders--Signed progress reports are due tomorrow.  Tomorrow is Dress-Up Day for Spirit Week.  It is also Day 5--Music class.
Parents, there is no need to purchase expensive gifts for your children.  Buy them plastic cups and sticky notes instead.  They were a big hit in Science class today!  They told me to tell you they don't need expensive electronics or clothes. 
Have a great night!

Friday, September 26, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete page 15 numbers 10 to 26.  Do this work in your notebook.  Refer to the problems we did in class today as examples to help you.  We will have a test on sections 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4 on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Study Lesson 2 in your textbook and your Lesson 2 study guide for our test on Tuesday.
Homeroom Reminders--Students received their communication envelopes with a lot of papers today.  They also received their progress reports which must be returned with a parent signature by Tuesday.  Next week is Spirit Week.  Themes for every day are as follows...
Monday--Construction Day (construction themed outfits)
Tuesday--Student Dress Up Day
Wednesday--Favorite Team Day (Students may wear shirts from their favorite sports team.)
Thursday--Opposite Day (For example, students may wear their shirts backwards.)
Friday--Spartan Pride Day (Dress in red and blue!  Wear your Spartan shirts!)
When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 4--Computer class.
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, September 25, 2014
Math--Period--1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete the worksheet on writing decimals in standard form, word form, and as a fraction or mixed number.  This worksheet looks like a chart. 
Math--Period--2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete quick check worksheets Q 1-2 and Q 1-3.  The last question on each of the papers, must be answered in complete sentences.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Complete your study guide.  Refer to page 17 of your book to help you.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed. 
Have a great night!

Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Math--Period--1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete quick check worksheets Q 1-2 and Q 1-3.   
Math--Period--2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete worksheet P 1-3.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Complete page 3 and the top of page 4 of your study guide.  This will be items B and C.  Look for your answers on page 16.  Also think about the bread lab (on page 12) and the apple lab (on the lab sheet) as you complete some parts the study guide. 
Homeroom Reminders--Students received their pictures this afternoon.  Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class. 
Two more days to go!
Have a great night!

Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Math--Period--1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete textbook pages 12 and 13 up to number 34.  Do your work in your notebook.  Complete worksheet P 1-3.  If you received an envelope from Mr. Hall for Title 1 math, return it to school ASAP.
Math--Period--2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete textbook pages 12 and 13 up to number 34. Do your work in your notebook.  If you received an envelope from Mr. Hall for Title 1 math, return it to school ASAP.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Complete pages 1 and 2 of your Lesson 2 study guide.  Use pages 14 and 15 of your textbook to help you.
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
Clean for your parents and get to bed early!  Some students were really tired today!
Have a restful evening!

Monday, September 22, 2014
Math--Period--1--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete the circled problems on worksheet P 1-2.  Complete textbook page 12 problems 1 to 8.  Do your work in your notebook.  If you received an envelope from Mr. Hall for Title 1 math, return it to school ASAP. 
Math--Period--2--If you need to practice multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today. Complete the circled problems on worksheet P 1-2.  If you received an envelope from Mr. Hall for Title 1 math, return it to school ASAP.  
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we wrapped up our lab on apples.  If you did not finish the lab sheet in class today, complete it tonight.
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class.
Have a great night!

Friday, September 19, 2014
Math--Periods--1 and 2--Complete your test corrections on the lined paper you received in class today.   Show your test to an adult at home.  Return your test to school on Monday.  Complete the problems we circled on page 10.  Do this work in your notebook.  Some students received paperwork from Mr. Hall concerning the Title 1 math program.  Please review them and return them to school ASAP. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we did our observations for our two lab activities--"Which method keeps bread the freshest?" and "What will keep the apple slices from turning brown?"  Both of these activities helped students to better understand controls and variables in experiments.  There is no homework. 
Homeroom Reminder--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  Return them to school on Monday.  On Monday it will be Day 4--Computer class.
Have a fantastic weekend!

Thursday, September 18, 2014
Math--Period--1--Complete textbook page 9 numbers 8 to 27.  Follow the examples we did on the lined paper and refer to textbook pages 9 and 10 if you need examples.  If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.
Math--Period--2--Complete textbook page 9 numbers 8 to 27. Follow the examples we did on the lined paper and refer to textbook pages 9 and 10 if you need examples. If you need to practice your multiplication facts, write them on the paper you received in class today.  Complete the hundredths worksheet in your decimal packet. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we did a lab activity--"What will keep apple slices from turning brown?"  The lab emphasizes the steps of the scientific process.  We will wrap up this lab activity tomorrow.  There is no written homework. 
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed. class.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Math--Periods--1 and 2--Complete worksheet number 2 of your decimal packet.  The title of the worksheet is "Decimals: Tenths."  If you received multiplication facts to practice, write them on the lined paper you received in class today.  If you received flashcards for the 4's, practice them tonight. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we did the "Go Green!" activity on page 9 of our book.  Students did a GREAT job brainstorming solutions to pollution problems!  We also started the second lesson in our textbook.  There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class.
Two more days to go this week!
Have a great night!

Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Math--Period--1--Complete your Common Core Daily Review worksheets 1-3 (numbers 3 & 5 only) and 1-4 (the entire page).  If you received multiplication facts to practice, write them on the lined paper you received in class today. 
Math--Period--2--Complete your Common Core Daily Review worksheet 1-1 (the entire page).  If you received multiplication facts to practice, write them on the lined paper you received in class today.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we went over our deep sea creature projects and students shared some of their unusual animal facts.  If students received their lesson one quizzes back today, they are to show them to you tonight and return them to school tomorrow.  There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class
Have a great night!

Monday, September 15, 2014
Week Four!
Math--Periods 1 and 2--We will have our lesson 1.1 test on tomorrow.  Complete the two worksheets that we started in class today.  For the "Reading 7 Digit Numbers" worksheet write the word and expanded form of numbers C to K on lined paper.  Practice reading the numbers on this sheet orally with an adult at home.  If you do this and get the paper signed, you will earn a bonus point for the test.  What a deal!   The second worksheet is called Digit Values.  Follow the directions and complete the paper.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Students received their quizzes back today.  Please review them tonight and return them to school tomorrow.  We started our lab today--"Which method keeps bread freshest?"
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class.
Have a great night!

Friday, September 12, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--We will have our lesson 1.1 test on Tuesday.  Correct worksheet page 1 (this was torn out of our workbook) and quick check worksheet Q 1.1.  For worksheet page 1 do the corrections on the lined paper you received in class.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We took our quiz today.  On Monday students will present interesting facts about their deep sea creatures.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Students received communication envelopes today.  Please return envelopes on Monday.  On Monday, it will be Day 4--Computer class. 
Have an awesome weekend!

Thursday, September 11, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Copmlete page 22 Set A on lined paper.  Follow the example of number one as you complete the set.  Students in period 2, you will have your place value chart quiz tomorrow.  EVERYONE in period 1 had a 100% on their place value chart quiz today.  Congratulations!
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Study your study guide for tomorrow's quiz on Lesson 1. 
Homeroom Reminders--Picture day is tomorrow, and tomorow will also be Phys. Ed. Mr. Hinkel will be doing a health related activity in our classroom so students do not need to wear their Phys. Ed. clothes for picture day. 
One more day to go this week!  Have a great night!

Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Math--Period 1--Study your place value chart. Be able to name all of the places in order starting with the ones and ending with hundred billions. Also be able to name the four periods from smallest to largest. We will have a quiz tomorrow.  We will have a test on Lesson 1-1 on Friday.  Complete worksheet corrections on your lined paper.  Complete workbook page 1. 
Math--Period 2--Study your place value chart. Be able to name all of the places in order starting with the ones and ending with hundred billions. Also be able to name the four periods from smallest to largest. We will have a quiz tomorrow.  Complete worksheet corrections on your lined paper.  Complete workbook page 1.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your deep sea creature project is due tomorrow.  Many students have already handed in their projects! Remember to select three animals and write at least two good fact sentences about each one. Proofread your work and write neatly. We will have a quiz on Friday. Study your study guide. 
Homeroom Reminders--Picture day is on Friday, and Friday will also be Phys. Ed.  Mr. Hinkel will be doing a health related activity in our classroom so students do not need to wear their Phys. Ed. clothes for picture day.  Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class.
It was a fantastic Wednesday!  Have a great night!

Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Math--Period 1--Study your place value chart. Be able to name all of the places in order starting with the ones and ending with hundred billions. Also be able to name the four periods from smallest to largest.  We will have a quiz on Thursday.  Make corrections to your worksheet on the lined paper you received in class today.  Complete page 7 numbers 14 to 18 in your notebook. 
Math--Period 2--Study your place value chart. Be able to name all of the places in order starting with the ones and ending with hundred billions. Also be able to name the four periods from smallest to largest.  We will have a quiz on Thursday.  Complete page 7 numbers 5 to 18 in your notebook. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your deep sea creature project is due on Thursday. Several students have already handed in their projects! Remember to select three animals and write at least two good fact sentences about each one. Proofread your work and write neatly.  We will have a quiz on Friday.  Start to study your study guide.  Answers questions 7, 8 and 9 on page 11.
Homeroom Reminders--Picture day is on Friday. Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class.
Have a great night!

Monday, September 8, 2014
Math--Period 1--Study your place value chart. Be able to name all of the places in order starting with the ones and ending with hundred billions. Also be able to name the four periods from smallest to largest.  Complete textbook page 3 and textbook pages 6 and 7 numbers 1 to 13.  Do all of your work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Study your place value chart. Be able to name all of the places in order starting with the ones and ending with hundred billions. Also be able to name the four periods from smallest to largest.  Complete worksheet R 1-1 and the worksheet on word form and expanded form. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your deep sea creature project is due on Thursday.  Several students have already handed in their projects!  Remember to select three animals and write at least two good fact sentences about each one. Proofread your work and write neatly.  For the Go Green! activity on page 9 identify a source of pollution in your community.  Write it in your book in the white space above the activity.  Tomorrow we will discuss possible solutions to these pollution problems.
Homeroom Reminders--Picture day is on Friday.  Tomorrow is Day 5--Music class.
Have a great night!

Friday, September 5, 2014
Math--Period 1--Study your place value chart. Be able to name all of the places in order starting with the ones and ending with hundred billions. Also be able to name the four periods from smallest to largest.  Complete the worksheet that we started in class today.  Write the word form and and expanded form of the numbers.  Follow example A.
Math--Period 2--Study your place value chart. Be able to name all of the places in order starting with the ones and ending with hundred billions. Also be able to name the four periods from smallest to largest.  In your notebook write the word form of the numbers on the Place and Value worksheet.  Do A to G.  We started these in class.  Also complete textbook page 3 in your notebook.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your deep sea creature project is due next Thursday.  Remember to select three animals and write at least two good fact sentences about each one.  Proofread your work and write neatly.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication envelopes were sent home today.  Students received picture forms.  Pictures will be taken next Friday.  Return your communication envelopes to school on Monday.  Monday will be Day 4--Computer class.
Have a fantastic weekend!

Thursday, September 4, 2014
Math--Period 1--Study your place value chart. Be able to name all of the places in order starting with the ones and ending with hundred billions. Also be able to name the four periods from smallest to largest.  Write the word form of the numbers on the Place and Value worksheet in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Study your place value chart. Be able to name all of the places in order starting with the ones and ending with hundred billions. Also be able to name the four periods from smallest to largest.  Complete the Place and Value worksheet.
Science--Period 3--Today in class we previewed our chapter vocabulary and introduced our deep sea animal project.  We will go over the rest of the project details tomorrow.  There is no homework.
Science--Period 4--Today students received their deep sea animal project.  We spent a good portion of the class explaining the project.  It is due next Thursday.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.  You did an awesome job during our fire drill today! 
Have a great night!

Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Math--Period 1--Study your place value chart.  Be able to name all of the places in order starting with the ones and ending with hundred billions.  Also be able to name the four periods from smallest to largest.  Complete the two worksheets you received today.  The first one is on expanded form.  The title is "Making Really Big Numbers Look Even Bigger."  The second one is on place value up to the ten milllions.  It is called "Place and Value."
Math--Period 2--Complete A to H of your Alligator worksheet in your notebook.  Follow example A.  Here's another example!  Example--E. 896,804.  The word form is eight hundred ninety-six thousand, eight hundred four. The expanded form is 800,000 + 90,000 + 6,000 + 800 + 4.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we finished our scientific question activity and went over features of our textbook that we will encounter throughout the year. There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class. 
Have a great night!

Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Welcome Back!
Math--Period 1--Complete the alligator worksheet and write the word and expanded form of A to H from the alligator worksheet in your notebook.  Example--E.  896,804.  The six is in the thousands place and has a value of 6,000.  The word form is eight hundred ninety-six thousand, eight hundred four.  The expanded form is 800,000 + 90,000 + 6,000 + 800 + 4.
Math--Period 2--Complete the alligator worksheet. Example--E. 896,804. The six is in the thousands place and has a value of 6,000. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we identified good and bad questions that scientists may ask.  We will finish this activity in class tomorrow.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--If you didn't return your communication envelope to school today, bring it back tomorrow.  Tomorrow is Day 1--Art class. 
Have a great night!

Friday, August 29, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Today we continued working on place value up to the hundred billions place.  We will continue work with this skill next week.  We took a quiz on our multiplication facts this week.  Many students need practice with their facts.  Books need to be covered for Tuesday.  There is no written homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We did not have class today due to our Positive Behavior Plan school wide meeting and our district pep rally.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--There is no school on Monday due to the Labor Day holiday.  Students brought home their communication envelopes today.  Please return them to school on Tuesday.  When we return to school on Tuesday, it will be Day 5--Music class.
We had an awesome first week!
Enjoy your long weekend!

Thursday, August 28, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Today we started working on our first Math topic--place value.  Get your book covered by next Tuesday.  There is no written homework. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we started our first topic--What is Science?  There is no written homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow morning we will have a school wide kick off for our Positive Behavior Plan.  In the afternoon we will have our annual district pep rally at Spartan Field.  As in the past, students may wear a Spartan shirt on Friday's.  Tomorrow is not a regular rotation day.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Today in class students completed a survey.  Books need to be covered by next Tuesday.  There is no written homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--If you did not finish your survey in class today, finish it for homework.
Homeroom Reminders--I will be in school today from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to meet with any parents since I was unable to attend Back to School Night last Wednesday. Enter the building at the main doors and come upstairs to the top floor. Our room number is 303. I look forward to meeting with you! Tomorrow is Day 4--Computer Class.
Have a great night!

Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Today students received their Math textbooks.  Textbooks need to be covered by next Tuesday.  Students should also have a blue folder and a notebook for Math.  We will be receiving workbooks for Math shortly.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today students received their Science textbooks.  Parents, you may want to cover the Science books with clear contact paper.  Students will be writing in this book throughout the year.  Students should also have an orange folder and a notebook for Science.   
Homeroom Reminders--Thank you to all who have returned their beginning of the year forms!  Just a reminder, I will be in school tomorrow from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to meet with any parents since I was unable to attend Back to School Night last Wednesday.  Enter the building at the main doors and come upstairs to the top floor.  Our room number is 303.  I look forward to meeting with you!  Tomorrow is Day 3--Phys. Ed.
We are off to an awesome start! 
Have a great night!

Monday, August 25, 2014
Welcome Back to School!
Today we spent a lot of time going over rules and routines to help our year in fifth grade run smoothly.  Students had their special, recess, and lunch.  This afternoon they visited periods 1, 2, 3, and 4.  Communication envelopes were sent home today with additional beginning of the year information.  Thank you to the parents who already returned their child's paperwork.  Because I was unable to attend back to school night, I will be in school this Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. if you would like to meet. I am looking forward to a great year!  There is no written homework.  Tomorrow is Day 2--Library class.
Have a great night!