Hello Families,
Here is a great website for multiplication facts. http://multiplication.com/basics/teach1.htm . The students are using these facts in most of our math so it is suggested that they use flashcards and learn the facts. Test them and see how quickly they can get the answer. This is the point of practicing facts. Now is a great time to start practicing as they have 2 weeks with no school.
Good luck!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Homework for the Week of December 19th
No homework this week!
Our class will have a small class party at 2:30 on Wednesday for any students wishing to bring some treats. Snowmen and their autobiographies are due on Wednesday. We will announce winners on Thursday out of all intermediate classes. Good luck to all! We will be watching the movie, The Santa Claus, on Thursday. This movie is rated PG. I sent home permission slips on Friday for your child to have you sign if they may watch it. Remember that we have a minimum day on Thursday as well. School will resume on January 9th.
I hope you have a happy holiday season!
Mrs. Day
Our class will have a small class party at 2:30 on Wednesday for any students wishing to bring some treats. Snowmen and their autobiographies are due on Wednesday. We will announce winners on Thursday out of all intermediate classes. Good luck to all! We will be watching the movie, The Santa Claus, on Thursday. This movie is rated PG. I sent home permission slips on Friday for your child to have you sign if they may watch it. Remember that we have a minimum day on Thursday as well. School will resume on January 9th.
I hope you have a happy holiday season!
Mrs. Day
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Homework for the Week of December 12th
Important Reminders: There is a math test on Chapter 16 material Friday!! Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests: Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story. They must not include opinions, such as I love this book. Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week. There are 20 words and they must know their definitions. I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz. Notebooks must come back to school the next day. Our story this week is My Name is Maria Isabel. Progress reports come home on Monday.
We have a homework project for the winter season! The students are required to build a 3-D snowman and write an autobiography. The writing piece will be part of their writing grade and winners of the intermediate grades will be displayed for the school to see. These projects are due December 21st.
Your child will be a published author!! Forms were sent home to purchase a book that your child will write this year. Each student gets their own book filled with their own poems. The first book is free. Any other reprints of their book require you to purchase them. Please fill out the information, but know that you must have credit card or check and that they will not be cashed until Spring time.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 11 Lesson 4, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 11 Lesson 5, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 12 Lesson 2, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 12 Lesson 3 and study for the spelling and vocabulary test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
We have a homework project for the winter season! The students are required to build a 3-D snowman and write an autobiography. The writing piece will be part of their writing grade and winners of the intermediate grades will be displayed for the school to see. These projects are due December 21st.
Your child will be a published author!! Forms were sent home to purchase a book that your child will write this year. Each student gets their own book filled with their own poems. The first book is free. Any other reprints of their book require you to purchase them. Please fill out the information, but know that you must have credit card or check and that they will not be cashed until Spring time.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 11 Lesson 4, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 11 Lesson 5, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 12 Lesson 2, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 12 Lesson 3 and study for the spelling and vocabulary test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Homework for the Week of December 5th
Important Reminders: There is a math test on Chapter 14 on Friday!! Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests: Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story. They must not include opinions, such as I love this book. Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week. There are 20 words and they must know their definitions. I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz. Notebooks must come back to school the next day. Progress reports come home on Monday.
**Students should be practicing their multiplication math facts with flashcards. Quickness is required for them to pass their timed tests. Put flashcards in the car for a quick glance on the way home from the grocery store or on the way to school. It only takes 5 minutes a day.
This week will be MUTA testing week for all our reading lessons. For the vocabulary test, students must know antonyms and synonyms for their words.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the comprehension page.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 11 Lesson 1.
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 11 Lesson 2.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 11 Lesson 3, and study for the vocabulary test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
**Students should be practicing their multiplication math facts with flashcards. Quickness is required for them to pass their timed tests. Put flashcards in the car for a quick glance on the way home from the grocery store or on the way to school. It only takes 5 minutes a day.
This week will be MUTA testing week for all our reading lessons. For the vocabulary test, students must know antonyms and synonyms for their words.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the comprehension page.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 11 Lesson 1.
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 11 Lesson 2.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 11 Lesson 3, and study for the vocabulary test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Homework for the Week of November 28th
Important Reminders: There is a math test on Chapter 13 on Friday!! Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests: Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story. They must not include opinions, such as I love this book. Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week. There are 20 words and they must know their definitions. I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz. Notebooks must come back to school the next day. Progress reports come home on Monday.
Our annual Omelet Breakfast is this Saturday. Tickets are $5.00 each. Your child should have brought home 2. If you would like them, please send the $10.00 to school with them or return tickets you plan on not using. Our grade level basket theme is Family Night. Students may donate items like board games, popcorn, movie ticket gift cards, DVDs, etc. All donations must be to school by this Friday.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 10 Lesson 2, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 10 Lesson 3, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 10 Lesson 4, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and study for the spelling and vocabulary test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Our annual Omelet Breakfast is this Saturday. Tickets are $5.00 each. Your child should have brought home 2. If you would like them, please send the $10.00 to school with them or return tickets you plan on not using. Our grade level basket theme is Family Night. Students may donate items like board games, popcorn, movie ticket gift cards, DVDs, etc. All donations must be to school by this Friday.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 10 Lesson 2, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 10 Lesson 3, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 10 Lesson 4, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and study for the spelling and vocabulary test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Homework for the Week of November 21st
Important Reminders: Thanksgiving is on Thursday. =) That means a short week for us. We have a half day on Wednesday. Progress notes come home on Monday. There is no vocabulary or spelling test this week. There is a Chapter 12 test on Tuesday. Honor Roll recipients will have a doughnut party before the start of our school day on Monday at 8:00.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 9 Lesson 3.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 10 Lesson 1.
Wednesday: Have a Happy Thanksgiving Break!
*Papers that should be turned in on Wednesday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Tuesday night.
Have a great week!
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 9 Lesson 3.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 10 Lesson 1.
Wednesday: Have a Happy Thanksgiving Break!
*Papers that should be turned in on Wednesday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Tuesday night.
Have a great week!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Homework for the Week of November 14th
Important Reminders: It's conference week! Please bring your child to the conference with you. They are old enough to start attending themselves! =) It is a minimum day schedule all week long. Progress notes come home on Monday. Please make sure your child is studying for their vocabulary test each Friday as there are 20 words! They may take their vocabulary notebook home each night to study them, but they must return to school the next day.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 8 Lesson 4.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 9 Lesson 1.
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 9 Lesson 2.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the comprehension page.
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 8 Lesson 4.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 9 Lesson 1.
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 9 Lesson 2.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the comprehension page.
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Homework for the Week of November 7th
Important Reminders: This is a start of a new trimester. Let's clear our slates and start fresh. There is a math test on Chapter 11 Test Monday the 14th! Progress notes come home on Monday. Please make sure your child is studying for their vocabulary test each Friday as there are 20 words! They may take their vocabulary notebook home each night to study them, but they must return to school the next day. Conference forms should have come home. Please see if the time and day work for you and return the bottom portion to school. Conference week is November 14th-17th. Friday is Veteran's Day and we observe it as a holiday.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 8 Lesson 2, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 8 Lesson 3, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and study for the vocabulary and spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 8 Lesson 2, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 8 Lesson 3, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and study for the vocabulary and spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Homework for the Week of October 31st
Important Reminders: There is a math test on Chapter 10 on Monday!! We are starting fresh with a new trimester. Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests: Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story. They must not include opinions, such as I love this book. Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week. There are 20 words and they must know their definitions. I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz. Notebooks must come back to school the next day. Progress reports come home on Monday.
Mission Report packets and books were sent home September 30th. Students have one month to complete their paper and project. It is all due October 31st. Please remember that plagiarism is not allowed. All students who are plagiarizing will be subject to a failing grade on their assignment.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 7 Lesson 4, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 7 Lesson 5, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 8 Lesson 1, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the comprehension, and study for the spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Mission Report packets and books were sent home September 30th. Students have one month to complete their paper and project. It is all due October 31st. Please remember that plagiarism is not allowed. All students who are plagiarizing will be subject to a failing grade on their assignment.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 7 Lesson 4, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 7 Lesson 5, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 8 Lesson 1, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the comprehension, and study for the spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Friday, October 14, 2011
Homework for the Week of October 24th
Hello Families,
October 24th starts a week of MUTA testing for your child. Please make sure they are bringing home their vocabulary notebooks each day to study the vocabulary words for the test. Some are review, but some are brand new words. This also will be the last week of math practice before the math proficiency test. Chapter 9 Test is on Tuesday. Our trimester is winding down!
Red Ribbon and Character Counts Week is October 24th-28th. There are themes for each day. They are as follows:
Hope everyone has a great week off!
October 24th starts a week of MUTA testing for your child. Please make sure they are bringing home their vocabulary notebooks each day to study the vocabulary words for the test. Some are review, but some are brand new words. This also will be the last week of math practice before the math proficiency test. Chapter 9 Test is on Tuesday. Our trimester is winding down!
Red Ribbon and Character Counts Week is October 24th-28th. There are themes for each day. They are as follows:
Monday, October 24th – Sock It To Drugs Day – Students wear red, crazy or mismatched socks to show their commitment to being drug-free. [Be careful not to wear too much red!]
Tuesday, October 25th – I’m Crazy About Being Drug-Free – Students wear their hair in a crazy hair style.
Wednesday, October 26 – Stay in the Game, Be Drug-Free – Students wear clothing with a sports theme such as a jersey. No team hats will be allowed.
Thursday, October 27 – Drugs Turn You Inside Out – Students may wear one (1) article of clothing inside-out.
Friday, October 28 – Go Green, Don’t Let Drugs Pollute Your Life – Students wear clothing that is green.
There are drawings each day for participation and also a drawing on Friday for students who dressed up 4 out of the 5 days.
Mission Reports/Projects are due on Halloween, October 31st. Please make sure your child gets started on this project as it will take multiple days to complete it. These projects will be part of their grade for Social Studies in the 2nd trimester. If you are planning to purchase a mission kit, I hear they are slim pickings. You can try JoAnn's or Michael's in Modesto or Tracy for them. You may want to look at purchasing online. I found a website: https://owa.musd.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=2c95c0ed4af849009b95441b32980749&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.missionsofca.com%2f but they do not include any decor like trees or people. Please allow time for shipping so that your project will be turned in on time. Remember that plagiarism is not allowed. Any report that includes plagiarism will receive a failing grade.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 7 Lesson 1 and study the vocabulary words for the week!
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 7 Lesson 2, and study the vocabulary words for the week!
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 7 Lesson 3, and study your vocabulary words for the week!
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the comprehension page, and study for the vocabulary test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: ALL reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 7 Lesson 1 and study the vocabulary words for the week!
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 7 Lesson 2, and study the vocabulary words for the week!
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 7 Lesson 3, and study your vocabulary words for the week!
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the comprehension page, and study for the vocabulary test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: ALL reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Homework for the Week of October 10th
Important Reminders: There is a math test on Chapter 8 on Monday!! Summaries include important things from their story. They must not include opinions, such as I love this book. Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week. There are 20 words and they must know their definitions. I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz. Notebooks must come back to school the next day. Progress reports come home on Monday.
Mission Report packets and books were sent home September 30th. Students have one month to complete their paper and project. It is all due October 31st. Please remember that plagiarism is not allowed. All students who are plagiarizing will be subject to a failing grade on their assignment.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 6 Lesson 3, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 6 Lesson 4, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 6 Lesson 5, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 7 Lesson 1, and study for the spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Mission Report packets and books were sent home September 30th. Students have one month to complete their paper and project. It is all due October 31st. Please remember that plagiarism is not allowed. All students who are plagiarizing will be subject to a failing grade on their assignment.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 6 Lesson 3, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 6 Lesson 4, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 6 Lesson 5, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 7 Lesson 1, and study for the spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Homework for the Week of October 3rd
Mission Report packets and books have been sent home. Students have one month to complete their paper and project. It is all due October 31st. Please remember that plagiarism is not allowed. All students who are plagiarizing will be subject to a failing grade on their assignment.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 5 Lesson 5, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 6 Lesson 1, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 6 Lesson 2, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the comprehension page, and study for the spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Upcoming Test
Our 4th graders will be taking the Chapter 7 Test on Monday. If you would like your child to study, they may take their books home. The lessons are on pages 142, 144, 148, and 152.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Homework for the Week of September 26th
Important Reminders: Summaries include important things from their story. They must not include opinions, such as I love this book. Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week. There are 20 words and they must know their definitions. I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz. Notebooks must come back to school the next day. Progress reports come home on Monday.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 5 Lesson 2, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 5 Lesson 3, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 5 Lesson 4, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the comprehension page, and study for the spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 5 Lesson 2, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 5 Lesson 3, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 5 Lesson 4, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the comprehension page, and study for the spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Homework for the Week of September 19th
Hello Families,
Important notices: Progress reports will be coming home soon! We have complete MUTA testing for Theme 1, so we will be moving on to Theme 2. Tomas and the Library Lady is the story for the week. I recommend that students bring home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to practice their 20 words for their test on Friday! Also, we will taking the Chapter 6 Math test this week. Please go over the concepts with your child to make sure they understand them. I do have the Math book website on my blog under Favorite Links so you can check it out. There are lessons and games for the concepts we are working on.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 4 Lesson 3, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 4 Lesson 4, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 4 Lesson 5, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 5 Lesson 1, and study for the spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Important notices: Progress reports will be coming home soon! We have complete MUTA testing for Theme 1, so we will be moving on to Theme 2. Tomas and the Library Lady is the story for the week. I recommend that students bring home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to practice their 20 words for their test on Friday! Also, we will taking the Chapter 6 Math test this week. Please go over the concepts with your child to make sure they understand them. I do have the Math book website on my blog under Favorite Links so you can check it out. There are lessons and games for the concepts we are working on.
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 4 Lesson 3, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 4 Lesson 4, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 4 Lesson 5, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 5 Lesson 1, and study for the spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Friday, September 9, 2011
Homework for the Week of September 12th
Hello Families,
This week is MUTA testing week. Students will be tested on comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills. We will be using By the Shores of Silver Lake spelling words for their spelling test this week because of Spell-a-thon last week. Spell-a-thon donations are due on Friday!!
A reminder on a book summary: the writer's job is to tell the important parts of the story they read in a paragraph. It is not a list of things. Sentences should not include opinions like "I like this book." or "Nothing really happened."
Here is the homework for this week:
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 3 Lesson 5, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the reading comprehension page, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 4 Lesson 1, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 4 Lesson 2, and study for the spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
This week is MUTA testing week. Students will be tested on comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills. We will be using By the Shores of Silver Lake spelling words for their spelling test this week because of Spell-a-thon last week. Spell-a-thon donations are due on Friday!!
A reminder on a book summary: the writer's job is to tell the important parts of the story they read in a paragraph. It is not a list of things. Sentences should not include opinions like "I like this book." or "Nothing really happened."
Here is the homework for this week:
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 3 Lesson 5, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the reading comprehension page, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 4 Lesson 1, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 4 Lesson 2, and study for the spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Homework for the Week of September 6th
I hope you all enjoyed your 3-day weekend! This week is a short week so there is no homework to do for Monday night. We are taking our Spell-a-Thon spelling test on Wednesday, so students should be prepared to take it. Hopefully your quest for donations are going well! This is money that comes directly back to our classroom for field trips and extra activities.
If your child's homework requires more than 1 piece of paper to turn in, can you please make sure they are stapled or paper clipped together with their name on each paper. Here is the homework for this week:
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 3 Lesson 1, and study for Spell-a-Thon spelling test. (List of words was given last week.)
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 3 Lesson 2.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 3 Lesson 3. There will not be a spelling test on Friday due to the Spell-a-Thon test on Wednesday.
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the math homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Multiplication Facts
Multiplication Facts - Only 36 Fact Families to Master!
Learn the facts that have rules:
- 0 times any number is 0 (0x8=0);
- 1 times any number is that number (1x8=8);
- 10 times any number is that number followed by a 0 (10x8=80)
Printable Multiplication Table
Repeat with a different fact family when you have mastered one. There are only 36 fact families to learn if you know the rules for 0, 1, and 10. You can do it!!!!
Homework for the Week of August 29th
If your child's homework requires more than 1 piece of paper to turn in, can you please make sure they are stapled or paper clipped together with their name on each paper. Here is the homework for this week:
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 2 Lesson 1, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 2 Lesson 2, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 2 Lesson 3, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 2 Lesson 4, and study for the spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Homework for the Week of August 22nd
Hello Families,
I will be posting homework for the entire week from now on so that you do not have to scroll down to see all of it. If your child's homework requires more than 1 piece of paper to turn in, can you please make sure they are stapled or paper clipped together with their name on each paper. I had many questions about misplaced papers with no names this past week. Here is the homework for this week:
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 1 Lesson 1, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 1 Lesson 2, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 1 Lesson 3, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 1 Lesson 4, and study for the spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
I will be posting homework for the entire week from now on so that you do not have to scroll down to see all of it. If your child's homework requires more than 1 piece of paper to turn in, can you please make sure they are stapled or paper clipped together with their name on each paper. I had many questions about misplaced papers with no names this past week. Here is the homework for this week:
Monday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 1 Lesson 1, and write all 25 spelling words 3 times each.
Tuesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 1 Lesson 2, and write all 25 spelling word in a sentence (please underline the spelling word).
Wednesday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 1 Lesson 3, and write all 25 spelling words in alphabetical order.
Thursday: Do a fluency read for 1 minute with an adult and mark on fluency paper, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 1 Lesson 4, and study for the spelling test tomorrow!
*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.
Have a great week!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Thursday's Homework
Hello Families,
Homework tonight is as follows: Read for 1 minute aloud with an adult and mark it down on the paper, read for 15 minutes and write a summary about what you read on your reading log, do the reading comprehension page, write each spelling word in alphabetical order and study for the test.
Tomorrow students should turn in the reading log, reading fluency page, spelling practice page, spelling in alphabetical order, and reading comprehension page.
Thank you!
Homework tonight is as follows: Read for 1 minute aloud with an adult and mark it down on the paper, read for 15 minutes and write a summary about what you read on your reading log, do the reading comprehension page, write each spelling word in alphabetical order and study for the test.
Tomorrow students should turn in the reading log, reading fluency page, spelling practice page, spelling in alphabetical order, and reading comprehension page.
Thank you!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Wednesday's Homework
Hello Families!
Homework for tonight is follows: read for 1 minute aloud with a parent, read for 15 minutes and write a summary of what you read, math book p. B6 #1-4, and write each spelling word in a sentence.
Have a great evening!
Homework for tonight is follows: read for 1 minute aloud with a parent, read for 15 minutes and write a summary of what you read, math book p. B6 #1-4, and write each spelling word in a sentence.
Have a great evening!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Tuesday's Homework
Hello Families!
Homework for Tuesday goes as follows: fluency read for 1 minute, reading 15 minutes and write a summary of what they read on their reading log, write all 25 spelling words 3 times each, and math book p B4-5 #1-11. Students may have finished fluency and/or reading log over the weekend. That's one less thing to do! =)
Have a great night!
Homework for Tuesday goes as follows: fluency read for 1 minute, reading 15 minutes and write a summary of what they read on their reading log, write all 25 spelling words 3 times each, and math book p B4-5 #1-11. Students may have finished fluency and/or reading log over the weekend. That's one less thing to do! =)
Have a great night!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Monday, August 15th's Homework
Hello Families,
Tonight's homework consists of math from the math book page B2-B3 numbers 1-19 and the spelling practice page that was brought home on Friday. If the students have not done 4 nights of reading and a summary of what they read for each night along with fluency over the weekend, students are to complete one day of this homework tonight as well.
I will continue for this week to post homework daily until you get used to the routine of homework. For the weeks after, I will post homework for the week so you can refer to that.
Have a great night!
Mrs. Day
Tonight's homework consists of math from the math book page B2-B3 numbers 1-19 and the spelling practice page that was brought home on Friday. If the students have not done 4 nights of reading and a summary of what they read for each night along with fluency over the weekend, students are to complete one day of this homework tonight as well.
I will continue for this week to post homework daily until you get used to the routine of homework. For the weeks after, I will post homework for the week so you can refer to that.
Have a great night!
Mrs. Day
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Welcome!
Welcome to 4th grade and our classroom blog! Here you will be able to see all the spelling and vocabulary lists for the whole year, just in case you forget your copy at school. I also have put on here some helpful websites for you and your child. I will be posting important information regularly and also posting pictures of fun things we will be doing in the classroom. I am excited to start our year!
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