Thursday, March 31, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheet D 3-3 and D 3-4.  Remember to follow the hints and directions we wrote on the paper during class today.  Complete the fraction worksheet we started in class today.  Be sure your answers are in simplest form. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We will have our test tomorrow.  Study the packet that we reviewed in class today.
Homeroom Reminders--Candy donations for our Sweet Tooth basket for the PTO Basket Bingo can be brought to school. Our basket is filling up! Thank you!  Tomorrow will be our March homework reward mixer.  Students who had no missed homework assignments during the month of March may bring a snack, drink, and board game to school tomorrow.  Our mixer will begin at 2:00.  Tomorrow will be Day 4--Study Island.
Have a fantastic evening!

Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete 1 to 14 of the Ant Farm worksheet on ordering fractions from least to greatest.  Follow the four examples we completed in class today.  PERSEVERE when finding your LCDs!  You will be working with some larger numbers.  You CAN do it! 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We are going to have a test on Friday. Study your circulatory system study guide and the highlighted sections of the packet.
Homeroom Reminders--Candy donations for our Sweet Tooth basket for the PTO Basket Bingo can be brought to school. Our basket is filling up! Thank you! Tomorrow will be Day 3--Computer class.
We had a busy Wednesday!
Have a great evening!

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheet Q 2-5 and Q 2-6.  Remember the hints we talked about in class today.  Complete textbook page 283 numbers 23 to 31.  Do this work in your notebook.  Follow the examples that we put in your notebook today. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We are going to have a test on Friday. Study your circulatory system study guide and the highlighted sections of the packet.
Homeroom Reminders--Candy donations for our Sweet Tooth basket for the PTO Basket Bingo can be brought to school. Our basket is filling up! Thank you! Tomorrow will be Day 2--Art class.
Have a fantastic night!

Monday, March 28, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheet D 3-1 and D 3-2.  Complete workbook page P 11-4 numbers 3 to 12 which most students have completed.  Complete textbook page 283 numbers 7 to 18.  Do this work in your notebook. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We are going to have a test on Friday.  Study your circulatory system study guide and the highlighted sections of the packet.
Homeroom Reminders--Candy donations for our Sweet Tooth basket for the PTO Basket Bingo can be brought to school. Our basket is filling up! Thank you!  Tomorrow will be Day 1--Music class.
Have a great evening!

Thursday, March 24, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Candy donations for our Sweet Tooth basket for the PTO Basket Bingo can be brought to school. Our basket is filling up! Thank you!  Spartan communication folders were not sent home today.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 10--Phys. Ed. 
Enjoy your long weekend!
Happy Easter!

Wedneday, March 23, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete the comparing fractions worksheet.  Show your equivalent fractions below the fractions given to help compare them.  Complete the multiplying fractions worksheet.  Remember to follow the examples we did in class and show your multiplication and division work.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Continue to study your Circulatory System study guide. No test date has been set yet.
Homeroom Reminders--Candy donations for our Sweet Tooth basket for the PTO Basket Bingo can be brought to school. Our basket is filling up! Thank you! There will be a dress down day tomorrow to raise awareness for colon cancer. Tomorrow will be Day 9--Library class.
We had a productive day!
Have a fantastic evening!

Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheets D 2-3 and D 2-4. Use the hints and follow the directions from class today to help you.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Continue to study your Circulatory System study guide. No test date has been set yet.
Homeroom Reminders--Candy donations for our Sweet Tooth basket for the PTO Basket Bingo can be brought to school. Our basket is filling up! Thank you!  There will be a dress down day on Thursday to raise awareness for colon cancer.  Tomorrow will be Day 8--Computer class.
Have a great night!

Friday, March 18, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheets D 2-1 and D 2-2.  Use the hints and follow the directions from class today to help you.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Continue to study your Circulatory System study guide.  No test date has been set yet.
Homeroom Reminders--Spartan communication folders were not sent home today.  Candy donations for our Sweet Tooth basket for the PTO Basket Bingo can be brought to school.  Our basket is filling up!  Thank you!  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 6--Music class.
Have a fun and safe weekend!

Thursday, March 17, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheets D 1-5 and D 1-6. Use the hints and follow the directions we went over in class today.  Complete textbook pages 268 and 269 Sets A, D, and E.  Do this work in your notebook and use the example sheet to help you.  You can do it!
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Start to study your Circulatory System study guide.
Homeroom Reminders--Candy donations for our Sweet Tooth basket for the PTO Basket Bingo can be brought to school. Thank you!  Students may also wear jeans tomorrow.  Donations for autism will be collected for tomorrow's dress down day. Tomorrow is Day 5--Phys. Ed.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
Have a great evening!

Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheets Q 2-1 and Q 2-2.  Use the hints and follow the directions we went over in class today.  Correct textbook page 264 problems 1 to 3 and 10 to 14.  Do your corrections on the lined paper you received in class today.  Refer to the example problem paper you received today to help you as well.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Start to study your Circulatory System study guide.
Homeroom Reminders--Your I'm a Reader papers are due this week if you are participating. Candy donations for our Sweet Tooth basket for the PTO Basket Bingo can be brought to school. Thank you! Students may wear jeans and green tomorrow for Saint Patrick's Day.  On Friday, students may also wear jeans.  Donations for autism will be collected for Friday's dress down day.  Tomorrow is Day 4--Study Island.
We had a productive Wednesday!
Have a fantastic night!

Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheet Q 1-5 and Q 1-6.  Be sure to follow the hints and directions we went over in class today.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Your I'm a Reader papers are due this week if you are participating.  Candy donations for our Sweet Tooth basket for the PTO Basket Bingo can be brought to school.  Thank you! Tomorrow is Day 3--Computer class.
Have a great night!

Monday, March 14, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete textbook page 264 numbers 1 to 3 and 10 to 14.  Show all of your work on the lined paper you received in class today.  Pay attention to signs and be sure your answers are in simplest form.  You can do it!
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we started our study guide for the circulatory system.  Finish the first three pages of this study guide.  Use your textbook to locate your answers.
Homeroom Reminders--Your I'm a Reader papers are due this week if you are participating.  More donations came in to school today for our Sweet Tooth basket for the PTO Bingo.  Thank you!  Tomorrow is Day 2--Art class.
We had some tired fifth graders today!
Get to bed early tonight!
Have a nice evening!

Friday, March 11, 2016
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete workbook page P 10-5 numbers 1 to 10.  Do your work in your notebook.  Refer to our examples from yesterday as well as the problems we completed today to help you.  Remember there are several kinds of problems on this page.  Some have common denominators, some require borrowing and regrouping, and others do not.  Take your time.  You can do it!
 Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we started our unit on body systems.  We did several fun activities to see how parts of our bodies can't work without one another.  We did activities involving balance, finger movement, and vision.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication folders were sent home today.  Among the items, you will find information on our upcoming PSSA tests.  If you are participating in the I'm a Reader! challenge, return your paper next week.  Several students brought in donations for our Sweet Tooth basket for the PTO basket bingo.  Thank you!  If you haven't brought in your candy donation, please bring something in for our basket.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 1--Music class.
Have a fun weekend!

Thursday, March 10, 2016
Math--Period 1--Correct textbook page 261 numbers 9 to 13 and 19 to 21. Redo the entire problem if the problem number is highlighted in pink. Redo the problem on the new piece of lined paper you received in class today. Simplify the problem if a pink line is drawn next to your answer.  Complete textbook page 263 numbers 12 to 15 in your notebook.  Follow example problem number 3 which you copied into your notebook today.
Math--Period 2--Complete textbook page 263 numbers 11 to 14 in your notebook. Follow example problem number 3 which you copied into your notebook today. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--In your communication folders on Friday, you received your I'm a Reader! challenge papers. You are encouraged to read the newspaper or your library book for at least 10 minutes every night this week and return the I'm a Reader! form on Monday, March 14. Also my classroom classified ad was in the Pottsville Republican and Evening Herald on Wednesday. Bring it in and receive a prize. For the PTO basket bingo, our homeroom is putting together a Sweet Tooth Basket. Please bring in donations of packaged candies for our classroom basket. Tomorrow is Day 10--Phys. Ed.
Great job during our evacuation today!
Have a nice evening!

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Math--Period 1--Complete the worksheet on subtracting mixed numbers.
Math--Period 2--Complete the worksheet on subtracting mixed numbers.  Correct textbook page 261 numbers 9 to 13 and 19 to 21.  Redo the entire problem if the problem number is highlighted in pink.  Redo the problem on the new piece of lined paper you received in class today.  Simplify the problem if a pink line is drawn next to your answer.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we continued our reptile projects.  Your paragraphs and illustrations look awesome!  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--In your communication folders on Friday, you received your I'm a Reader! challenge papers. You are encouraged to read the newspaper or your library book for at least 10 minutes every night this week and return the I'm a Reader! form on Monday, March 14. Also my classroom classified ad was in the Pottsville Republican and Evening Herald today. Bring it in and receive a prize. For the PTO basket bingo, our homeroom is putting together a Sweet Tooth Basket. Please bring in donations of packaged candies for our classroom basket. Tomorrow is Day 9--Library class.
Get outside and enjoy the spring weather!
Have a fantastic evening!

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Math--Period 1--Complete textbook page 261 numbers 9 to 13 and 19 to 21. Follow the examples we did in class today. For numbers 19 to 21 you must show your work. Do your work on the lined paper you received in class today.  
Math--Period 2-- Complete textbook pages 308 and 309 numbers 1 to 20.  Do this work on the lined paper you received in class today.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--In your communication folders on Friday, you received your I'm a Reader! challenge papers. You are encouraged to read the newspaper or your library book for at least 10 minutes every night this week and return the I'm a Reader! form on Monday, March 14. Also teacher classroom classified ads will be in the Pottsville Republican and Evening Herald every night this week. Bring in Mr. Wolfe's ad and receive a prize. For the PTO basket bingo, our homeroom is putting together a Sweet Tooth Basket. Please bring in donations of packaged candies for our classroom basket. Tomorrow is Day 8--Computer class.
Get outside and enjoy the spring weather!
Have a great night!

Monday, March 7, 2016
Math--Period 1--Complete workbook page P 10-4 numbers 1 to 6 and 8 to 10.  Follow the examples we did in class today.  For numbers 8 to 10 you must show your work.  Do your work in your notebook.
Math--Period 2--Complete textbook page 261 numbers 9 to 13 and 19 to 21.  Follow the examples we did in class today.  For numbers 19 to 21 you must show your work.  Do your work on the lined paper you received in class today.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class, we returned to our reptile projects.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--In your communication folders on Friday, you received your I'm a Reader! challenge papers. You are encouraged to read the newspaper or your library book for at least 10 minutes every night this week and return the I'm a Reader! form on Monday, March 14.  Also teacher classroom classified ads will be in the Pottsville Republican and Evening Herald every night this week.  Bring in Mr. Wolfe's ad and receive a prize.  For the PTO basket bingo, our homeroom is putting together a Sweet Tooth Basket.  Please bring in donations of packaged candies for our classroom basket.  Tomorrow is Day 7--Art class.
We had a great Monday!
Have a good night!

Friday, March 4, 2016
Math--Period 1--Complete workbook page R 10-4 numbers 1 to 6.  Follow the examples we did in class today.  Do your work in your notebook.  
Math--Period 2--Complete workbook page P 10-4 numbers 1 to 6 and 8 to 10.  Follow the examples we did in class today. Do your work in your notebook.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class, we took our test on plants.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Communication folders were sent home today.  Among the items, you will find the I'm a Reader! challenge.  You are encouraged to read the newspaper or your library book for at least 10 minutes every night next week and return the I'm a Reader! form on Monday, March 14.  You will have your Music test on Monday.  Remember, the paper to study is in your Math folder.  On Monday, it will be Day 6--Music class.
Have a fantastic weekend!

Thursday, March 3, 2016
Math--Period 1--Complete your worksheet on mixed numbers and improper fractions.  Show all of your division problems on the lined paper you received in class today.   
Math--Period 2--Complete workbook page R 10-4 numbers 1 to 6.  Follow the examples we did in class today.  Do your work in your notebook. 
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your flower folder project is due tomorrow.  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. We will have our test tomorrow.
Homeroom Reminders--We had a nice field trip today!  We were introduced to art inspired by jazz music.  Tomorrow is Day 5--Phys. Ed.
One day to go!
Have a great evening!

Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Math--Period 1--Complete textbook page 253 numbers 5 to 16 in your notebook.  Follow the examples we completed in class.   
Math--Period 2--Complete your worksheet on mixed numbers and improper fractions.  Show all of your division problems on the lined paper you received in class today.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your flower folder project is due on Friday. 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. We played a review game in class today.  Our test will be on Friday.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow we will be going to the Pottsville Middle School for a music program.  We will be leaving school at 9:00 after homeroom and returning to school at approximately 12:00 noon.  We will be going on our field trip to the Philadelphia Zoo on Thursday, May 12.  Parents are welcome to be chaperones.   Parents who want to chaperone must have their 3 clearances on file with the school--FBI, state police, and child abuse.  You must also complete Act 126 training which may be done online.  Finally, parents must have 3 PTO credits in order to chaperone.  Tomorrow will be Day 4.  However, we will not have our special due to our field trip.
It was a productive Wednesday!
Have a great night!

Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Math--Period 1--If you needed to correct any items from worksheet Q 1-3 or Q 1-4.  Do your corrections on the lined paper you received in class today.  You only need to correct the highlighted problems.  Complete workbook page R 10-1.  (Most students have this finished.)  Complete workbook page P 10-1 numbers 1 to 8 only.   
Math--Period 2--If you needed to correct any items from worksheet Q 1-3 or Q 1-4. Do your corrections on the lined paper you received in class today. You only need to correct the highlighted problems.  Complete textbook page 253 problems 5 to 16.  Do your work in your notebook.  Be sure to follow the 2 examples we did in class.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your flower folder project is due on Friday.  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. Our test will be on Friday.
Homeroom Reminders--Signed midterm progress reports are due tomorrow.  During your next Music class which will be on Monday, you will have a quiz on the study guide you received this morning.  Study!  Tomorrow will be Day 3--Computer class.
Have a great evening!  Get outside!