Wednesday, November 28, 2012

November 28

LA:  Writing test on Squanto on Friday.  The students will be tested on stating the kind of person Squanto was and supporting their character trait by giving 3 examples from the story using the phrase for example when.  They will also be asked to make a personal connection from the text.

Spelling activity

MATH:  Math boxes p.65 boxes 1,3,4,5 and 6.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Yearbooks can be ordered online.
Holiday Concert: Wed., Dec. 6
Holiday Shop is next week.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

Thank you for your loose change.  3P collected $50.00 towards Thanksgiving dinners for families in need!

Thank You

Thank you to the moms who came along...

Quiet Valley

Heading into school... Ladies 1st!
Don't be a Tattle Tale
 
Follow the rules...

Boys on one side, girls on the other.

Reading
Learning the 3 R's
'riting and 'rithmetic

Quiet Valley



 
A beautiful day to stroll through the farm.


Hold your horses


Quiet Valley





The students learned to turn the sheep's wool into woven material!

Quiet Valley



The students had a wonderful day at Quiet Valley!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Nov. 12

LA:  Spelling activity.
Read and  Record for 20 mins.
MATH: Write why we need to use the same instruments to measure.

SS:  Work on your toy and report.  Due 11/26.
Sign and return your permission slip.  Our trip is Nov. 20th.
Pack your lunch in a basket or satchel and wear your colonial outfit to school.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Nov. 9th

Please sign and return the Friday Folder on Monday.  Report cards will go home on Monday.
Work on your colonial toy project and report.  Tuesday is classroom visitation day.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

LA:  Choose another spelling activity.  Remember to date and title your activities.
Read for 20 mins.  Color in the calendar.
MATH:  Complete the 2nd side of the Home Link worksheet.  Don't forget to work on the Math calendar activities for extra tickets.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Thank you to all the parents who attended parenet/teacher conferences. 

Hats for Huricane victims!   Bring $1 and wear a hat on Friday!
School Picture make-ups are on Monday.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

11/7

LA:  Spelling activity and read for 20 mins.
MATH:  We took the Unit 2 test and we will begin our next unit on measurement.
Keep the Family Newsletter handy for hints with homework.  Complete H.L. 2.1 only tonight.

Hats for Hurricane victims:  Friday $1

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Nov. 6

LA: Read for 20 mins. and color inn the calendar.
Choose a spelling activity. (keep the book at home until Fri.)
MATH:  Unit 2 Test will be tomorrow, finally!  Study the study guide and you will be ready.

Hats for the Hurricane victims.  Wear a hat for $1 on Friday!

The students spent time in the tech lab today researching colonial toys and games.  The students know they must ask your permission before agreeing to the toy.  I have sites on my blog with the Jacob's Ladder for you to get ideas.  Use keywords: colonial, toys, games when surfing the net.

Monday, November 5, 2012

November 5

LA:  Spelling Sort.  Please return your notebook for a check.
A new Book-It! log went home.  Just color in the book for each night you read for 20 mins.  I will still accept your Oct. Book-It! tomorrow.
MATH:  Complete one side 1-5 only!  We will complete the back in school tomorrow.  This will become your Study Guide for Wednesday's test. 
A also sent home a new monthly math activity sheet to complete for bonus tickets!  It is attached to the Book-It! log.  Keep these two papers at home until Nov. 30th!

SS:  The toy project "compact" (what you're planning on making) is due by Friday!
The report and project will be due on Nov. 26th.

Our field trip to Quiet Valley is still on Nov. 20th.  Start gathering items for your colonial outfits.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Fundraiser coupon books or the $ are due!
Fundraisers (holiday wrapping paper, etc.)can be picked up on Wed. 
!/2 days on Mon., Tues. and Wed. only
Full days on Thursday and Friday