Monday, March 31, 2014

Spring has sprung!

• Math: Remembering page 148; review for Unit 6 test on Wednesday
• Writing: Edit and proof one chapter for your book and write the final copy.
• Reading: Sleepover projects due April 18. Sleepover night is April 25.
• Social Studies: continue studying for the Midwest map test after break.
• Science:continue working on science vocab cards, they will be due after break

A few students still need to turn in their music choice for 5th grade by this Wednesday.

What a beautiful day today was. Both inside and out!
Mrs. A

Friday, March 28, 2014

We had a very busy afternoon of writing, but our non-fiction books are slowly coming along.

• Math: no HW
• Reading: final date for Olympic reading is Monday!!
• Sleepover: 3 weeks from today all projects are due. Sleepover date: April 25
• Return Social Studies tests signed.
• Music choices for 5th grade returned Monday.

April is Autism Awareness month. Your child has a puzzle piece to complete over the weekend and return on Monday.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. A

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Short and sweet...

• Math: H+R p.145-146
• Social Studies: Midwest map study sheets sent home today. Quiz after break.
• Words Their Way: tests tomorrow
• Olympic Reading: FINAL TURN IN IS TOMORROW!! Must be signed by parent.
• Sleepover: Save the Date of April 25 for the sleepover. Projects are due by April 18.
• Reading Logs:  checked tomorrow

 Misc.

• Music form for 5th grade returned by next Wed.
• Social Studies test signed and returned

 G'night!
Mrs. A

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

What a great concert we had at the high school. Your students are bringing home a letter to help you make your decision about which music section to pursue in 5th grade. Please return before spring break.

• Math: no HW
• Words: continue studying for Friday's quiz
• Social Studies: bring back signed tests
• Reading: Olympic medal reading due tomorrow. Sleepover projects due April 18.

Enjoy the beautiful spring-like afternoon!
Mrs. A

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Whew! These days are flying...

• Math: H+R p.143-144
• Social Studies: Have SE Test signed and return to school.
• Writing: All students should now have 3-4 chapters rough drafted. We will be writing final copies starting this Thursday.
• Olympic Reading/Sleepover: Olympic reading ends Thursday. 4 weeks left for sleepover projects.
• Words Their Way: study/sort for test on Friday

Tomorrow is our recorder concert at the high school. Don't forget the 2-hour delay tomorrow as well!

The kids helped me celebrate my birthday in style. We had a wonderful day.

Mrs. A

Monday, March 24, 2014

Happy Snowy Day! (Not...)

• Math: H+R p.141-142
• Words Their Way: sort and study; test Friday
• Sleepover: 4 weeks left! Projects due April 18.
• Olympic Reading: Deadline is this Thursday, March 27
• Writing: If your child does not have 3-4 chapter drafts finished, they need to keep working on this at home.

Misc...

• Delayed Start Wednesday
• Wed. afternoon 1:00 visit to GHHS for recorder mini-concert
• DRAMA CLUB PERFORMANCE tonight at Hope Reformed Church, 6:30 pm

Enjoy the sunshine!
Mrs. A

Friday, March 21,2014

Today we celebrated the International Day of Happiness! The sunshine sure helped!!

• Math: no HW; we took a quick quiz
• Soc.Studies: Midwest booklet will be handed out next week. The midwest map test will be after Spring Break.
• Read for the Gold: Our class/country of Belgium has 14 gold medals. Final medal counts are due next Thursday. So READ, READ, READ!!!!!!!!
• Writing: If you are behind, continue working on your chapter drafts for your informational book.
• WTW: We took our spelling quizzes today.

What a great time we had at the drama club performance! Awesome job by all!

Have a most wonderful weekend.
Mrs. A

Thursday, March 20, 2014

It's almost Friday!

• Math: H+R p.139-140
• Soc.St.: p.98-101 and booklet due Friday; SE region test tomorrow
• WTW: Spelling tests tomorrow
• Reading Logs will be checked tomorrow for the past week and a half!!

PE - $$$ for Jump Rope for Heart is due tomorrow.

Have a great night!
Mrs. A

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Happy Rainy Hump Day!

Your kiddos may have some built up energy after a whole day of indoor recess. Be warned!

• Math: H+R p.137-138
• Soc.St: read p.98-101; SE region section in booklet; all due Friday
• Writing: one chapter draft done, second one started
• Sleepover: 5 weeks left!!
• Words Their Way: study and sort

Spring Picture Day is tomorrow. Jump Rope for Heart money is due Friday.

Have a great night.
Mrs. A

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Rolling right along... Things are moving here in our room.

• Math: no HW
• Writing: Finish your rough draft of one chapter for your informational writing piece. Remember to underline and add more!!
• Social Studies: Read p.98-101 in your regions booklet and finish the SE region section by Friday.
• Reading: 5 weeks left for sleepover projects; Olympic reading ends March 28

Spring Pictures are Thursday.

Enjoy the sunshine!
Mrs. A

Monday, March 17, 2014

Happy Monday!

• Math: H+R p.135-136
• Writing: rough draft of one chapter
• Social Studies: unit test on Friday

Have a great evening!

Mrs. A

Friday, March 14, 2014

Happy Pi Day!

We had a great discussion about PI this morning. It's Albert Einstein's birthday too!

• Look for the blue Friday Update in your child's backpack tonight.
• Math: No HW
• Sleepover: Read, Read, Read!!
• Weekend: Get outside and get some exercise.

Enjoy your weekend!

Mrs. A

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Here goes...

• Math: We took our first quiz on fractions this morning. A few students are bringing home a simple review of the things they missed on it.
• Social Studies: Southeast States Map Quiz tomorrow!
• Writing: Some students need to finish brainstorming their sub-categories for their informational writing piece.
• WTW: Spelling Quiz tomorrow
• Spirit Week: Friday is USA Day!
• PE: Mr. P is running Jump Rope for Heart during PE next week. Get those pledges in!

Have a wonderful evening!

Mrs. A

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Whew! We made it halfway through our week! It's been great to see the sun, even if the lake outside our door is now an ice rink.

Homework tonight:

• Math: H+R p.133-134
• Social Studies: study for southeast region quiz on Friday
• Word Sort: quiz Friday
• Reading Month Spirit Week: tomorrow is 'Olympic Sport' day

Blessings,
Mrs. A

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Happy Tuesday! Mrs. A here, writing my first blog (aka Mr.K). We're off to a great start. I'm positively loving the time I get to spend with your kids; hopefully you are getting the same report at home!

We had a busy day with the start of literacy specials again. Over the next four weeks all of the fourth graders will be moving through a series of reading/writing "crash courses" on tools good writers use.

Homework for today:

• Math H+R p.131-132
• Word Sorts (quiz on Friday)
• Social Studies: Southwest Region Map Quiz on Friday
• Sleepover Check-in: Keep reading! We are down to the final 6 weeks until the sleepover so encourage your kiddos to read, read, read!!!

Have a fabulous evening...

Mrs. A

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Spelling (Words Their Way) Test tomorrow, needs to be studied/review

2.  Unit 5 Math Tests were handed back today.
 *Sign and send back tomorrow
*Re-tests offered tomorrow.

3.  Social Studies SOUTHEAST REGIONS TEST NEXT WEEK for map.

*Jump Rope for heart forms go home tonight, check those out.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

1.  Words Their Way (study for test Friday)

2.  Math:  nothing new, we just took the test today, should be returned tomorrow.  I'll send it home to be signed.  Retest chances on Friday
*New Unit 6 won't start till Monday

3.  Social Studies:  Northeast regions letter due tomorrow
*page 32 of the booklet has an explanation (we've had a ton of time in class to work on this!)

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Tuesday, March 5, 2015

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

1.  Math:  pages 127 and 128
*Unit 5 Test tomorrow

That's all for tonight folks.

Mr. K

Monday, March 3, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is your homework for a Monday night:

1.  Math:  pages 125 and 126
*Mini quiz tomorrow

2.  Words Their Way
*new sorts went home tonight

March is Reading Month Olympic Challenge:  Just fill your Reading log in as normal, but it must be 35 minutes, it can be more.

That's all folks,

MR. K