Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Quickly...

• Math: H+R p.165-166
• Soc.St.: map text next Friday
• Reading: book club members need to keep up on their plans

Friday, May 2 - Move Up trip to White Pines (remember to pack a sack lunch)
May 7 - no school
Coins for Kids - bring in that change!!! (And dollars too...)

Mrs. A out!!

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Here ya go!

• Math:H+R p.163-164
• Reading: cont. following your book club plan
• Science: new vocab cards are starting
• Soc.St: Southwest Region map test is next Friday, May 9

** Coins for Kids (this Friday)
** Move Up trip (Friday)
** No school next Wednesday, May 7

G'night!
Mrs. A

Monday, April 28, 2014

What a busy weekend! The sleepover was a blast. Thank you to all those parents who helped make it such a success.

• Math: no HW
• Spelling: no words this week
• Reading: many students have reading to do for their book club

We begin new units in Social Studies and Science this week. Stay tuned!
Remember, our Move It trip to White Pines is Friday. Students will need a sack lunch or can purchase hot lunch at White Pines.

Stay grounded on this blustery day!
Mrs. A

Friday, April 25, 2014

We're all set for an awesome sleepover tonight!

• Math: no HW (unless they didn't finish p.161-162 in class)
• Soc.St: They will begin the Southwest region next week.
• Science: Unit 8, Organisms and their Environment begins next week
• Reading Clubs: Some students have formed reading clubs and have reading goals to meet over the weekend.

Special Notes:

• Coins For Kids all next week
• Sleepover kids will need a good snack before swimming. Pizza is not until we return to school at 8:30 pm.
• Next Friday, May 2, is our Move-Up Day trip to White Pines.
• No School May 7 (teachers professional development)

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. A

Thursday, April 24, 2014

We have had two great days of hard work and wonderful focus. This has been really helpful as we pound out the last units in our various subject areas.

• Math: H+R p.159-160
• Social Studies: Region booklet due tomorrow, test tomorrow
• Science: Test was today.
• Words: spelling quizzes are tomorrow

Sleepover items (sleeping bags, pillows, etc) can be dropped off in our classroom anytime today or tomorrow.

We are starting our Coins for Kids drive tomorrow. Bring in that change!! (We'll take dollars too...)

Tomorrow's Friday!!
Mrs. A

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

We are creating some awesome poetry this week and can't wait to share it with you!

• Math: H+R p.157-158
• Science: States of Matter test is tomorrow (Thurs.) and vocab cards are due!
• Social Studies: Unit 8 test is Friday and regions booklet is due.
• Words: Quizzes on Friday
• SLEEPOVER: Overnight things can be dropped off in our room beginning tomorrow.

Other News:

• We had a great presentation from the High School LINKS group on autism.
• Plans are all set for our visit to White Pines next Friday, May 2.
• We will be collecting Coins for Kids all next week to support the Children's Advocacy Center of Ottawa County. If we raise the most money we earn a special class party!!

That's all folks!
Mrs. A

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Whew! Delayed starts sometimes seem like very long days!

• Math: no HW; check out www.henryanker.com to practice various math skills
• Words: sort and study for quiz Friday
• Social Studies: Midwest section of regions booklet due Friday; test Friday
• Science: States of Matter test Thursday; vocab cards due also

Other:

• Orchestra meeting at White Pines tonight
• Sleepover items may be dropped off at Peach Plains in our room beginning Thursday. Students will not be able to bring sleeping bags and pillows on the bus back to Peach. Small swim bags with a change of clothes and a plastic bag for suit and towel is recommended.

Thanks for reading!
Mrs. A

Monday, April 21, 2014

We sure enjoyed our recess time today!! Make sure to send sweatshirts or jackets tomorrow as it's supposed to be cooler the rest of the week.

• Math: H+R p.155, 156; a few still need to return their Unit 6 tests signed
• Social Studies: Midwest region booklet and test are due Friday
• Science: test is Thursday, vocab cards due also Thursday
• Words: sort and study

Special Note:

• Delayed start tomorrow. School starts at 10:40 am.
• Sleepover waivers must be turned in tomorrow.
• 5th Grade band try-out/meeting is tonight at White Pines. Orchestra is tomorrow evening.

I showed the kids a new math site at www.henryanker.com to practice different math concepts.

Have an awesome evening!
Mrs. A

Friday, April 18, 2014

What a busy week!

• Math: no homework
• SLEEPOVER: We had 19 kids earn the sleepover. Look for the invitation and waiver forms tonight. Return signed permission slip/waivers by next Monday.
• Science: States of Matter test next Thursday
• Social Studies: Midwest region booklet and test due next Friday

Have a great weekend!
Mrs. A

Thursday, April 17, 2014

What a beautiful day!

• Math: H+R p.153-154; return signed Unit 6 tests
• Social Studies: Midwest map test tomorrow
• Words Their Way: sort; quiz tomorrow
• Sleepover: LAST DAY TO TURN IN PROJECTS IS TOMORROW! Sleepover invitations will be sent home tomorrow.

See you tomorrow!
Mrs. A

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Great visit this morning from Mr. Shelton and Mrs. Hann. The kids asked great questions and are excited for their visit to White Pines on May 2.

• Math: H+R p.151-152; sign and return Unit 6 test - They did AMAZING on this test!
• Spelling: Words Their Way test on Friday
• Social Studies: map test Friday
• Science: States of Matter unit test is next Thursday
• Sleepover: 2 days left!!!

If your child would like to change their music choice for 5th grade, please contact the office at White Pines at 850-6300.

Also remember to turn in your White Caps reading bookmark to receive your voucher for free tickets.

Have a great evening.
Mrs. A

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Yay! The snow is gone!

• Math: H+R 149-150
• Social Studies: Map test Friday
• Words Their Way: study and sort, quiz Friday
• Sleepover: 3 more days! Projects due Friday.

Fuel Up Hike It Bike It Like It will begin in a few weeks. Mileage club is almost finished.

Thanks!
Mrs. A

Monday, April 14, 2014

Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed their break and is ready to finish the year strong.

• Math: no HW (We took our pretest today.)
• Writing: We are beginning a new poetry unit and celebrating our informational books.
• Spelling: Words Their Way, study, sort, tests Friday
• Social Studies: Midwest map test is this Friday, April 18. The unit test will be next week (April 25) and the region booklet will also be due then.
• Science: The states of matter test will be sometime next week. Vocab cards will also be due then.
• Reading: Sleepover projects are all due this Friday. No exceptions. Those earning the sleepover will receive an invitation and release form this Friday for the April 25 event.

Stay warm!
Mrs. A

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

WE FINISHED PUBLISHING OUR INFORMATIONAL BOOKS TODAY!!!!!!!!

Tomorrow we celebrate!

• Math: We took our unit 6 tests this morning. No HW.
• Writing: Yahooo!
• Social Studies: Midwest test after break
• Science: vocab cards due after break

MEAP scores were sent home today. Please look for your child's data sheet in their folder.
Spring Picture order forms also came home today.

Have a great night!
Mrs. A

April 1, 2014

We had some good practical jokes today. Just ask Charlie for a brown-E!!

• Math: test tomorrow!!
• Writing: finish editing and writing your final copy of another chapter
• Return music choice and signed social studies test.
• Autism Awareness: Wear blue on Wednesdays in April to support our friends with autism. Finish your puzzle piece and return to Mrs. Duplissis.

B-E-E Club members have a pizza lunch with Mrs. Braymer tomorrow to celebrate a great season.

Stay Warm,
Mrs. A