Monday, February 29, 2016

Monday, February 29, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheets D 1-3 and D 1-4. Remember to answer the questions in the white space on the paper before selecting your multiple choice answers.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class, we continued our flower folder project.  They look fantastic!  Remember to do the following--draw your flower, label the 10 parts that are listed on the grade sheet, and write a sentence describing the function of each of the parts.  Refer to your grade sheet for more specific details.  Continue to study your plant graphic organizer, your plant study guide, your flower study guide (especially the highlighted items), and your flower diagram (especially the highlighted items).  We stapled all of these items into a packet today.  Our test will be on Friday.
Homeroom Reminders--Signed midterm progress reports are due by Wednesday.  Our February homework reward mixer will be tomorrow. Students who did not miss more than one homework assignment in the month of February may bring a drink and snack for our mixer.  Tomorrow will be Day 2--Art class.
Have a fantastic evening!

Friday, February 26, 2016

Friday, February 26, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheets Q 1-3 and Q 1-4. Remember to answer the questions in the white space on the paper before selecting your multiple choice answers.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class, we started our flower folder project.  Your flower projects look great so far!  Continue to study your plant graphic organizer, your plant study guide, your flower study guide (especially the highlighted items), and your flower diagram (especially the highlighted items). At the earliest, our test will be next Wednesday.
Homeroom Reminders--Spartan communication folders were sent home today.  Among the items, you will find your child's midterm progress report.  Please sign it and return it to school.  If you have not returned your signed permission slip for our jazz music field trip, return it to school with a parent's signature ASAP.  Our February homework reward mixer will be on Tuesday--not Monday as originally announced.  Students who did not miss more than one homework assignment in the month of February may bring a drink and snack on Tuesday for our mixer.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 1--Music class. 
Have a fun weekend!

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Thursday, February 25, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheets R 1-1 and R 1-2. Remember to answer the questions in the white space on the paper before selecting your multiple choice answers.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class, we observed two different types of mosses, ferns with spores, pine cones, and two different types of flowers.  Everyone was very enthusiastic about today's activity!  We have some great scientific artists in fifth grade!  Continue to study your plant graphic organizer, your plant study guide, your flower study guide (especially the highlighted items), and your flower diagram (especially the highlighted items). At the earliest, our test will be next Wednesday.
Homeroom Reminders--If you have not returned your signed permission slip for our jazz music field trip, return it to school with a parent's signature ASAP. Tomorrow will be Day 10--Phys. Ed. class.
Have a fantastic evening!

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheets Q 1-1 and Q 1-2.  Remember to answer the questions in the white space on the paper before selecting your answers.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Study your plant graphic organizer, your plant study guide, your flower study guide (especially the highlighted items), and your flower diagram (especially the highlighted items).  At the earliest, our test will be next Wednesday. 
Homeroom Reminders--If you have not returned your signed permission slip for our jazz music field trip, return it to school with a parent's signature ASAP. Tomorrow will be Day 9--Library class.
It was a productive Wednesday!
Have a great night!

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet Day 74. Complete textbook page 241 problems 4 and 5.  Do this work in your notebook.  Follow the example we did with problem number 1 which is in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheet Day 74. Complete textbook page 242 problems 6 to 9. Do this work in your notebook. Follow the examples we did with problem numbers 1, 4, and 5 which are in your notebook.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Due to our early dismissal, Period 3 did not have class today.  Period 4 had a shortened class.  Continue to study your plant materials--your graphic organizer and study guide.
Homeroom Reminders--If you have not returned your signed permission slip for our jazz music field trip, return it to school with a parent's signature ASAP. Tomorrow will be Day 8--Computer class.
Enjoy your early dismissal afternoon!
Have a safe night!

Monday, February 22, 2016

Monday, February 22, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheet Day 73.  Complete workbook page P 9-10.  For 1 to 3 draw your diagram and write your equation in the space provided in the workbook.  (Refer to workbook page R 9-10 for examples.)  Do the math problems for 1 to 3 on the lined paper you received in class.  Also complete numbers 4 and 5.  Do these right in the workbook.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--If you received your invertebrate test back today, get it signed and return it to school tomorrow. We will have a test on plants on Friday.  Start to study your plant study guide and graphic organizer.
Homeroom Reminders--If you have not returned your signed permission slip for our jazz music field trip, return it to school with a parent's signature ASAP.  Tomorrow will be Day 7--Art class. 
We had a busy Monday!
Have a great night!

Friday, February 19, 2016

Friday, February 19, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheet Day 72.  Show your multiplication problems for number 12. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Get your invertebrate test signed.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Spartan communication folders were sent home today.  Students received an important health letter from the nurse, our class picture, and field trip information.  Field trip permission slips are due next Friday.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 6--Music class. 
Have a fantastic weekend!

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Thursday, February 18, 2016
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet Day 71. Take your time and use the hints we gave you in class today. Complete textbook page 52 problems 7 to 10. Complete these problems on the paper you received in class today. Show your work.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheet Day 71. Take your time and use the hints we gave you in class today. Complete textbook page 38 problems 41, 42, 43, and 45. Complete these on the paper you received in class today. Show your work.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we completed a graphic organizer to review the classification of plants.  For homework, complete questions 3 to 6 on textbook pages 104 and 105.
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 5--Phys. Ed.
What a quick week!  One day to go!
Have a fantastic evening!

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet Day 70.  Take your time and use the hints we gave you in class today.  Complete textbook page 38 problems 41, 42, 43, and 45.  Complete these problems on the paper you received in class today.  Show your work.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheet Day 70. Take your time and use the hints we gave you in class today.  Complete textbook page 229 problems 19 to 23.  Complete these problems in your notebook.  Show your work. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Start to study your study guide on plants.
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow is Day 4--Study Island.
Have a great night!

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Thursday, February 11, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheet Day 69. Take your time and use the hints we discussed in class today. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Spartan communication folders were not sent home this week.  Our class Valentine's Day Party today was a lot of fun!  When we return to school on Tuesday, it will be Day 3--Computer class. 
Have a fun and safe long weekend!

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet Day 68. Take your time! Complete textbook page 33 problems 5, 6, 7, and 8.  Do these four problems on the lined paper you received in class today.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheet Day 68. Take your time! Complete textbook pages 228 and 229 problems 1 to 18 in your notebook.  Follow the examples we did in class.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Finish your study guide on plants.  Use your textbook to find the answers.  This is a graded assignment.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow afternoon is our Valentine's Day party.  You may bring your Valentines to school tomorrow.  Tomorrow will be Day 2--Art class.
We had a productive day!
Have a fantastic night!

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Math--Period 1--Complete worksheet Day 67. Take your time and use the hints from class today.  Complete textbook pages 228 and 229 in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheet Day 67.  Take your time and use the hints from class today.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Due to our early dismissal, we did not have Science class today.  If you did not finish the first page of your plant packet, finish it tonight.
Homeroom Reminders--If you did not return your Spartan communication folder to school this week, return it tomorrow.  Our Valentine's Day Party will be on Thursday afternoon.  Tomorrow will be Day 1--Music class.
Enjoy the snowy afternoon!
Have a great night!

Friday, February 5, 2016

Friday, February 5, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheet Day 65. Take your time and use the hints from class today.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class, we took our invertebrate test.  Most students finished this assessment.  If you did not, you will finish it on Monday.  Study your invertebrate graphic organizer, your invertebrate questions, and your invertebrate pictures.
Homeroom Reminders--Spartan communication folders were sent home today with information from the office.  We will have our Valentine's Day party next Thursday afternoon.  If you did not bring in your $2.00 to help defray the cost of the party, please bring it in next week.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 9--Library class.
Have a fantastic Super Bowl weekend!

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Thursday, February 4, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheet Day 64.  Take your time! 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class, we reviewed for tomorrow's test.  Students did a group categorizing activity using written examples of invertebrates, descriptions of their characteristics, and invertebrate pictures.  We will have our test tomorrow.  Study your invertebrate graphic organizer, your invertebrate questions, and your invertebrate pictures.
Homeroom Reminders--We will be having our Valentine's party next Thursday. A letter and list of students in our homeroom were sent home yesterday.  Tomorrow, we will have a dress down day to help Spartans in need. Students may wear jeans or sweatpants and a Spartan tee-shirt. Suggested donation is $1.00. Tomorrow is Day 8--Computer class.
Have a great night!

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Wednesday, February 3 , 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheet Day 63.  Complete textbook page 245 Set F numbers 2 to 10. Follow the example we did in class today. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class, Period 3 reviewed the six groups of invertebrates as we watched video clips on each group.  Period 4 watched the last video clip on sponges and completed a classfication activity on arthropods.  Both periods need to study for our test which will be on Friday.  Study your invertebrate graphic organizer, your invertebrate questions, and your picture paper.
Homeroom Reminders--We will be having our Valentine's party next Thursday.  A letter and list of students in our homeroom were sent home today.  On Friday, we will have a dress down day to help Spartans in need.  Students may wear jeans or sweatpants and a Spartan tee-shirt.  Suggested donation is $1.00.  Tomorrow is Day 7--Art class.
It was a productive Wednesday!
Have a fantastic night!

Monday, February 1, 2016

Monday, February 1, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheet Day 61. Use the hints we gave you in class today.  Complete textbook page 238 numbers 21 to 24 in your notebook.  Follow the example we did in class today.  These problems take up a lot of space.  Do one problem on each side of the paper.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class, Period 3 finished going over our invertebrate station activities.  Period 4 finished textbook pages 100 and 101.  We will have our test on Friday.  Start to study your invertebrate graphic organizer, invertebrate question paper, and picture paper.
Homeroom Reminders--Spartan communication folders were sent home today with our February calendar.  Tomorrow will be Day 5--Phys. Ed.
Have a great night!