Lunar Eclipse, Winter Solstice, Winter Break

So much to do this week in such a short amount of time! We plan to finish a few projects, create a fun and delicious science experiment and math project, and share our "Superheroes Save Chanukah" folk tales. We will not have scheduled homework. the only assignment will be to complete any unfinished parts of the superhero stories. That will be Monday night's assignment.

I hope that you have a wonderful, relaxing, and enjoyable winter break!

Snow! Snow! Snow! Week of Dec. 13-17, 2010

Brrr! This week will be a cold and snowy one - and busy, too! We have just 8 school days until winter break. We are back to a regular homework schedule for the week. We do not have a spelling/vocabulary unit for this week, but will have math homework. Here is the projected homework schedule:

Mon.: Math reteach pg.6.1

Tues.: Math reteach pg 6.2

Wed.: Math problem solving pg 6.2

Thurs.: math reteach pg 6.3



Fifth Grade:

***The chapter 3 science test will be on WEDNESDAY!!!****
Study the chapter and your review worksheets. The review worksheets will be given to you on Tuesday. You will need to take your book home with you on MONDAY

CHANUKAH! Carnival, Shows, Etc...

This is a very busy and fun week for the Fantastic Fourth Grade! We will write folk tales, explore and create various graphs, learn about the European settlement of the Northwest Territory, create water cycle wheels, listen to an AMAZING Chanukah story, attend Chanukah shows, carnivals and celebrations AND not do homework. That's right. NO HOMEWORK for this week. Enjoy!

Cyber Monday and Chanukah

We are ready for a very busy week. We are starting new science and social studies units, extending and enriching our time-telling skills, exploring Native American folk tales, and learning the unit 6 spelling and vocabulary words. We are also getting ready for the Chanukah show. I realize that our students are also very busy with other after school activities. Seventeen of our twenty-three students are in the school choir, and will be busy with rehearsals for the scholarship dinner performance. Several other classmates are in plays, ballets, and other performances. Of course, we also have Chanukah! So, homework this week will be as light as possible. I won't give any homework next week. Here is the projected homework schedule:

Mon.: Science pg. 32 - define the vocabulary words.
Vocab. Book pgs. 52-53; study unit 6 words.


Tues.: Vocab. book pg. 54-55; study unit 6 words
Learn and memorize the words to the Star Spangled Banner.
***There will be a quiz on the words - Mon. 12/6***
Wed.: Write a sentence for each of the unit 6 vocab. words. THIS ASSIGNMENT IT DUE FRIDAY.
Complete science investigation page.
Learn and memorize the words to the Star Spangled Banner - quiz 12/6!
Thurs.: Study unit 6 vocab words.
Learn and memorize the words to the Star Spangled Banner - quiz 12/6!!!

********Unit 6 spelling/vocab. test is on FRIDAY.*******



Fifth Grade:

No homeowrk this week.

Thanksgiving Week

This is going to be a very busy week for the Fantastic Fourth Grade! We will have our Powwow on Tuesday afternoon from 2-3pm. We have the lower-school Thanksgiving Show on Wednesday morning. We will be very busy preparing for the Powwow and practicing for the show. The only planed homework will be to practice the short explanations they've written for the Thanksgiving show presentation. They should practice these on Tuesday evening. They will be able to have their index cards of information on stage - so there is no need to memorize the information.

Friday folders will be sent home on Wednesday.

I hope that you have a wonderful, relaxing, and joyous Thanksgiving and Shabbat!

Parent-Teacher Conference Week

I hope that you have made an appointment to meet with me this Wednesday. I look forward to seeing you! This week is a busy one for the Fantastic Fourth Grade. We are continuing our candy-making science experiments, sewing moccasins, preparing for the Thanksgiving show, preparing for our Powwow, taking the chapter 5 math test, taking the chapter 6 science test, studying Native American folktales, and learning how to identify subjects and predicates, correct run-on sentences, and write "good" sentences. Whew.

Here is the projected homework for this week:

Mon.: math reteach pg 5.4
****Bring in a plain 9solid color, no writing, etc.) t-shirt by Mon. Nov. 22
We are painting these t-shirts for the Powwow*****

Thurs.: math textbook pg. 109 and self correct; study for math ch. 5 test.


There is no spelling/vocab. unit this week.



Fifth Grade:

WORK ON REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE PROJECT!! IT IS DUE TUES. NOV 23!!!

Kislev, Quarter 2, Projects Due...

What a wonderful start to our week and second quarter of school - the students were treated to sufganiyot for Rosh Hodesh. What a nice treat! We are ready for our next great learning adventures. This is a busy week. The Native American Project Trio is due FRIDAY!!!! I am really impressed with the creative, well-designed and very nicely done projects that have been turned in so far. We have lots of fun planned for this week: sewing moccasins and making candy.

Here is the projected homework for this week:

*****Tests: spelling/vocabulary unit 5 test is Friday. Science Chapter 6 test is Monday - Nov. 15 - Study guide for the science test will be given on Wed. Nov. 10.*****


Mon.: Math reteach pg. 5.1

Tues: Math reteach pg. 5.2

Wed.: Finish Native American Projects.
Study spelling and vocab.

Thurs.: Finish Native American Projects!
Study spelling and vocab.
Math reteach 5.3



FIFTH GRADE:
****AWESOME REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE PROJECT DUE 11/23!! wORK ON THIS PROJECT!!****
Tues:
Science vocab: Define the vocab. from pg 102. (use the glossary in your science book.)

Wed.:
Worksheet pg 19-20

Fifth Grade Science Update!!!

Yes - the rumors you have heard are true. There will be an open-book chapter 2 science test TOMORROW. The students were given 2 essay questions that we discussed in class today to study and are to review the information from science chapter 2. They will be able to use their notes and the book for tomorrow's test.

NOVEMBER!!! Can you Believe it?!

Wow. November, an exciting month of special projects, the end of daylight savings time (2:00 Fridays - and really early Shabbat),the end of the first quarter of school, Thanksgiving, and preparing for Chanukkah (really?! Dec. 2?!). There are some important updates to be aware of: The Native American Project Trio due date has been moved to Friday, Nov. 12. We will have 2 tests this week: Math Chapter 4 on Thursday, Spelling and vocab. unit 4 tests on Friday. The 5th GRADE will have a SCIENCE test on Friday.

Here is the projected homework for 4th grade:

Mon.: math rtch pg 4.6
Study unit 4 vocab./spelling words.
Work on Native American projects.

Tues.: Study unit 4 spelling/vocab. words.
Work on Native American projects.

Wed.: Study for chapter 4 math test.
Work on Native American projects.
Study spelling/vocab. unit 4 words.

Thurs.: Study spelling/vocab. words.
Work on Native American projects.


5th GRADE:

Tues.: Study for ch.2 test!

Wed.: Study for ch 2 test!

Thurs.: Study for ch 2 test!

This Week Was....

not what I had planned. At all. I'm so proud of my students for behaving so well during such a chaotic week and am very thankful for all of the help from Mrs. Coyne, Mrs. Schramm, Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Cahill, Mrs. Buster, Mrs. Stock, Mrs, Sapp and all the other teachers and faculty members who have helped my class and students this week.

As for schoolwork - I'm going to change the due date for the Native American Project Trio. These projects will be due on FRIDAY, NOV. 12. This way I can help with questions and things all next week. Also - I realize that Thursday is a big night for candy in some neighborhoods, so - study and do your best on the spelling and vocabulary tests - but do not stress about the grade. I'm just going to correct it and see how you do. We will also be able to start some of our fun projects and science experiments next week as well. I really miss my students!!! Thank you for the lovely and thoughtful cards. They have really helped to cheer me up and make me feel better!!!

Have a wonderful Shabbat and weekend!!

Grandparent's and Special Persons' Day and the Rest of the Week

We have a very special start to the week. Monday is Grandparent's and Special Persons' Day at CTA. The Fantastic Fourth Grade has created superhero themed projects for our guests. We look forward to sharing this day with you! The rest of the week will be busy as usual. Students should have started to work on their Native American Project Trio. These are due on Nov. 5. Here is the projected homework for this week:

Mon.: Math rtch. pg. 4.3
Vocab. book pg. 26-27; Study unit 3 words.

Tues.: Math rtch. pg. 4.4
Vocab book pg. 28-29; Study unit 3 words.

Wed.: Math rtch. pg. 4.5
Write a sentence for each of the unit 3 vocab. words.

Thurs.: Study unit 3 vocab. words; test is tomorrow.



FIFTH GRADE SCIENCE:

Tues: Recycling project: Have a sketch of project idea an materials to be used ready to present on Wednesday.

Wed.-Thurs:Work on Recycling Project - Final project is due Tues. Nov. 9.

HOMEWORK UPDATE: 10/19/10

This homework assignment id for our Grandparents' Day and Special Person's project. The 4th grade students are to complete a rough draft of their project FOR EACH OF THEIR SPECIAL PERSONS. These drafts are due tomorrow!

Apples, Pumpkins, Leaves, Beautiful Autumn Weather!

October is such a beautiful month! I hope that you had a wonderful weekend and are ready for our next "back to normal" week of school. We will be busy getting ready for our upcoming Grandparents/Special Persons Day program (next Monday), will take a few tests and quizzes, and begin a really fun social studies project. Here is the projected homework schedule for this week:

Mon.: Math -Complete textbook pg. 59 and use the guide to self-correct it. Study for the chapter 3 math test. Test is TOMORROW.
Vocab.: Complete pg. 20-21; Study the unit 2 words. Test is FRIDAY.

Tues.: Vocab.: Complete pg 22-23; Study unit 2 words. Test is FRIDAY.

Wed.: Math rtch. pg. 4.1
Vocab.: Write a sentence for each unit 2 vocab. word. Study words. Test is FRIDAY.

Thurs.: Math rtch. pg. 4.2
Vocab. Study words -spellings and definitions - for tomorrow's test.
Social Studies: Turn in signed project contract and porojects list on FRIDAY!



FIFTH GRADE SCIENCE!!!!

Mon.:STUDY FOR CH. 1 TEST! (Test is WED.)

Tues.: STUDY FOR CH.1 TEST!(Test is WED.)

Yes - It Is True

The Social Studies test (for 4th grade) has been moved to Monday, Oct. 18. We will have a study guide to take home THURSDAY (Oct. 14).

Very, Very Glad to be Back!

I am so happy to be back with my Fantastic Fourth graders and Fabulous Fifth Graders. We are going to have a busy week - many things to finish and new things to start. We are starting spelling and vocabulary lessons. A quiz on the first unit will be given FRIDAY. We also have 2 tests this week: Science - Chapter 5 (The first test is going to be counted as just a practice - not graded.) The science test will be given WEDNESDAY. Social Studies - Unit 1 test will be given THURSDAY.

I'm keeping all other subject assignments light so that the students will have time to study for these tests and quizzes.

Here is the projected homework schedule for this week:

Mon. - math - rtch. pg. 3.4
study for science and social studies tests
****Mrs. Stock's reading group - read ch.18-21 in Charlie and have
Lit. Circle sheet completed for TUESDAY!!****

Tues. - math rtch pg. 3.5
study for science and soc. st. tests

Wed. - math rtch 3.6
study for sci. soc. st. and spelling/vocab tests.

Thurs. - study for splelling/vocab. test.




5th Grade:

Tues. - define vocab words from text book pg. 68

unexpected

This week has not gone as planned. I will return to school on Monday. I know that the Fantastic Fourth Grade and the Fabulous Fifth Grade are working very hard and are behaving very well. There are no changes to the homework schedule - no homework for tonight (Thursday). I will send the Friday Folders on Monday. I hope that all is well and that you have a wonderful weekend and Shabbat!

Shalom,
Tamalynn

The First Week of October...

I hope that you had a wonderful Succot, Simchat Torah, and Shabbat! Did you enjoy the Sukkah Hop? I am counting on you - my Fantastic Fourth Graders and Fabulous Fifth Graders - to be on your very best behavior and to do your best work. I need to stay here a little bit longer, and will return to school on Thursday.

So, here is the homework schedule for Monday-Wednesday:

Monday: none :)

Tuesday: Math reteach pg. 3.1
Reading (my group) Complete assignment given in class.
Science: STUDY for the chapter 5 test. THE TEST IS TOMORROW!! Yo will
need to take your text book home with you to help you study.
You will need to study the review page that you completed in class.

Wednesday: Math reteach pg. 3.2
Reading: (my group) Complete the assignment given in class.



FIFTH GRADE:

Monday: none :)

Tuesday: STUDY for the chapter 1 test. THE TEST IS TOMORROW! You will need to take
your text book to help you study. Use the review that you completed in
class to help you study.

Wednesday: none :)

The 2-day week - and then Succot!

Well - this is quite a week - just 2 days of school!
So - we have very little homework. There will be no homework during Succot.

Mon.: Math reteach 2.4
Science: Use the glossary in your science text book to define: mixture, solution, solubility, suspension.

Have a wonderful Succot!

Our Only "Regular" Week in September....

EXCEPT FOR THE 2:00 DISMISSAL ON FRIDAY FOR EREV YOM KIPPUR!!!!


Wow. This is the only 5-day week for us in September. Don't worry, there isn't much homework. here is the projected homework schedule:

Mon.: Study for chapter 1 math test. Test is tomorrow.
Define science vocab. from pg. 220.

Tues.: Define social studies vocab. from pg. 28. (nomad, band, ancestor, prehistoric, adapt, culture, mound, artifact)

Wed.: Math reteach 2.1

Thurs.: Math reteach 2.2


Fifth Grade:

Tues.: Define vocab. from pg. 40
Complete rs 7-8 if not completed in class.

The Very Short Week - Rosh HaShana

Well - this is a very short week. I hope that you have a very happy, healthy and wonderful new year!

Tuesday's Homework:
Reading: Complete questions and vocabulary page for chapter 7 in Charlie
Math: Complete reteach pg. 1.5

There is no homework during Rosh HaShana break.

FANTASTIC FOURTH GRADE SCIENCE INVESTIGATION!!!

This is a nifty little science investigation that you can do at home with items found in the kitchen! You can earn EXTRA CREDIT for conducting this investigation IF you follow the directions, record your process,observations, and conclusions, and turn in the lab report by Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Directions:

1. ASK YOUR PARENTS IF YOU ARE ALLOWED TO DO THIS INVESTIGATION. ASK IF YOU ARE ALLOWED TO USE THE ITEMS AND MATERIALS YOU NEED FOR THIS INVESTIGATION. CLEAN UP THE MESS YOU MAKE.

2. You will need these items:
paper and pencil (to record materials list, observations, and conclusions)
a clear glass or plastic container
3 different liquids (some good ones to use: milk, chocolate syrup, honey, soda, cooking oil, vinegar, juice, liquid soap, mustard, ketchup, maple syrup, cream)

3. You will need to choose 3 different liquids. Label them (example: liquid #1, milk; liquid #2, chocolate syrup; liquid #3, soda

4. Make a hypothesis: Which liquid do you think will have the greatest density? Why? Which liquid do you think will have the least density? Why? Record your hypothesis.

5. Pour the first liquid into the clear container; observe and record observations.
6. Pour the second liquid in the clear container; observe and record observations.
7. Pour the third liquid in the clear container; observe and record observations.
8. Make conclusions: did the investigation prove your hypothesis? Did you discover that your hypothesis was untrue? What happened to all the liquids?
9. Make sure that you have recorded all the needed information. Make sure that your name and the date on which you conducted the investigation are recorded on your paper.
10. CLEAN UP YOUR MESS!!

HE FANTASTIC FOURTH GRADE and THE FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE 2010-2011

Welcome Back !
I hope that you have enjoyed a wonderful summer. This is the first full week of school - so we are now ready for....HOMEWORK!

Here is the projected schedule for the FOURTH GRADE. Please checl this blog for updates.

Mon.: Complete math p.s. pg. 1.1
Complete superhero comic cover - if you have not done so in class.

Tues.: Complete math reteach pg. 1.2
Complete Soc. St. pg. 1

Wed.: Complete math rtch. pg. 1.3
Read Chapter 2 (pg.8-12) in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and complete
the ch.2 worksheet.
Complete Second Step assignment.

Thurs.: Complete math rtch. pg 1.4
Read ch.5 in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; answer ch.5 questions.



FIFTH GRADE SCIENCE HOMEWORK:

Tues: Write the definitions for the vocab> words on pg> thirty_two

Wed: Complete worksheet

JUNE!!!

Just a few more days (8 1/2 as of today) until this school year is over. I am happy to tell you that this is THE LAST WEEK FOR HOMEWORK! We will be busy with science experiments, new math concepts, spelling/vocab. more grammar lessons, some creative writing projects, and new social studies lessons. As always, the schedule is quite flexible - due to last minute special school events, etc.

OH - We are planning our class party and room clean-up for Thursday, June 10. more information about the party will be provided as we plan it. The students will need to take home ALL PROJECTS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, and whatever else they've accumulated in their lockers/desks this school year ON THURSDAY JUNE 10!! Anything left WILL BE THROWN AWAY!

Here is the projected homework schedule:

Tues.: spelling/vocab. pg. 130-131

Wed.: math reteach pg. 13.1
spelling/vocab. pg. 131-132

Thurs.: math reteach pg. 13.2
study unit 15 spelling/vocab words




Fifth Grade:

Tues.:Math - reteach 21.3

Wed. Math reteach 21.4

Thurs. Math reteach 21.5

The Fantastic Fourth Grade - Is, Indeed, FANTASTIC!!

As you know, we had a very big field trip today to Camp Oty Okwa in Hocking Hills. We hiked, we participated in team-building activities, and we enjoyed a beautiful day outside. I am so very proud of the Fourth Grade! Several of the camp staff told me how impressed they were with our students' polite and respectful behavior. The hiking guide told me that they were "awesome" as they were so interested in all of the things we saw on the hike, followed directions so well, and were able to identify plants, insects, and different types of sedimentary rocks. The leaders of the team-building activities told me that they had never seem a group take to solving problems together so naturally and easily - that they displayed such respect towards each other in problem solving and listening to each other. This makes me so happy in my heart - be very proud as parents - you are raising such wonderful, amazing children. I feel so very blessed to be their teacher!

This is the last "normal" 5-day week of the school year...oh - and we have a field trip...

Yes. Here we are. It is the last 5-day week of the school year. We will be busy. We have a spelling/vocab. unit with quizzes on Friday. We will have a math test this week. We will start a new grammar unit. We will learn about chemical changes in matter and continue to study the central nervous system. We will continue to learn about state and local government. OHHH - and we have a really big field trip on THURSDAY!!

Please make sure that your child arrives to school BY 8:20 am THURSDAY MORNING. We will leave for the field trip promptly at 8:30. Please make sure that your child brings a change of shoes and socks, rain gear, and a fully disposable lunch. Also, please have your child put on sunscreen. We will be outside all day. Sunburns are not fun. If you have any questions or concerns about this trip, please contact me at 864-0299 ext. 247 or at tpress@torahacademy.org.

Now for the projected homework schedule:


Mon.: vocab. pgs. 124-125
Study vocab. unit 14 words.
math rtch. pg 12.4 and 12.5

Tues.: vocab. pgs. 126-127
Study vocab. unit 14 words.
math review pg. 265 (in book) - Self-correct/study for ch 12 math test.

Wed.: Write a sentence for each unit 14 vocab. words.
Study vocab. unit 14 words.

Thurs.: Relax. We have had a big day.
Study vocab. unit 14 words.


Fifth Grade:

Hi! Welcome back to regular homework assignments from me! Don't worry - there aren't many more days for homework.

Reading Group:
Tues: Re-read Paul Bunyan story, pgs. 11-23, answer reading response questions (due Friday)


Math:
Mon: rtch pg. 21.1

Tues.: rtch pg. 21.2

Wed.: rtch.pg 21.3

3-day Week

This week is Shavuot. We have just 3 days to accomplish so many things. Tuesday is a 2:00 dismissal day. Monday and Friday are regular-schedule days. There will be no school on Wednesday and Thursday. We will have a language arts test Friday. The test is on the adjectives unit we are completing this week. The only homework is for Monday night (due Tuesday) - math reteach pg. 12.3. PLEASE READ, SIGN, and RETURN the field trip permission slip by TUESDAY, MAY 25. We are taking a field trip with the 5th grade to Hocking Hills on THURSDAY, MAY 27. The field trip permission slips and money are due Tues. May 25. If you have any questions or concerns about this field trip, please contact me via email tpress@torahacademy.org, or voicemail 864-0299 ext. 247.

What?! Homework - Again?!

Yes, we have a "regular" schedule this week - and "regular" homework...including...a spelling and vocabulary test on Friday! Here is the projected homework schedule:

Tues.: Math reteach pg. 12.1
Vocab pgs. 118-119
Study unit 13 vocab. words

Wed.: Math practice page
Vocab. pgs. 120-121
Study unit 13 vocab words.


Thurs.: Write a sentence for each of the unit 13 vocab. words.
Study unit 13 vocab words for tomorrow's spelling/vocab test.
Math reteach pg. 12.2

Achievement Fair, SupplyLand, and Color War

The first week of May is a very busy one. We are finishing all of our items for the class business project - SupplyLand. Our "Grand Opening will be Wed., May 5 during the Achievement Fair. Meanwhile, we are learning how to write different types of poetry, finishing math chapter 11, taking the ch. 11 math test, starting a new math chapter, and discussing current events.

Here is the homework schedule:

Monday: complete math pg. 247 to prepare for the ch. 11 test. Test is Tuesday.

No other homework for the rest of the week!



Fifth Grade:

You have been given a fabulous math project packet. Follow the directions for each night's homeowrk assignment. THERE IS AN ASSIGNMENT FOR EACH NIGHT!!! If you have any questions or need help with this project, please talk to me or email me.

Achevement Fair, SupplyLand, and Color War!

SupplyLand, Homework, and Other Things

The Fantastic Fourth Grade has started a classroom business: SupplyLand! This week we will be making crayons, sidewalk chalk, pencil toppers, and supply bags. We will be working very hard to make all of these products to sell at our "grand opening" which will be at the Lower School Achievement Fair (Wed. May,5). We are also back to a more "normal" schedule, which includes homework. Please remember to turn in the zoo field trip permission slip by Thurs. May 6!

Here is the projected homework schedule for the week:

Mon. Writing assignment
Math reteach 11.1
Study for digestive system quiz. (Quiz is Friday.)

Tues.: Make a color illustration of your superhero character.
Math reteach 11.2
Study for digestive system quiz.

Wed.: Make a color illustration of your archenemy character.
Math reteach pg. 11.3
Study for digestive system quiz.

Thurs.: Math reteach pg. 11.4
Study for digestive system quiz!!

Achievement Test Week...Hooray!

It's the week we've all been waiting for! We are taking the reading and math achievement tests. The reading test will be given Monday, April 19. The math achievement test will be given Wednesday, April 21. Please make sure that your child arrives to school well-rested, well-fed, and on time. the testing will begin at 9:00 and end at 11:30.

In other exciting news - we are running a class business. Our new company - Supplyland - will design, make and market crayons, sidewalk chalk, and decorative pencils. Our goals for this week are to design a logo, design prototypes for each item, design clever packaging for our items, and to write and secure a business loan.

As for homework - it will be a light week:

Thurs. - Math reteach pg. 11.1





Fifth Grade homework:

Wed. Math reteach pg. 24.1

Thurs. Math reteach pg. 24.2

First Day of the Fourth Quarter...41 days of school to go!!

Can you believe it?! We are now in the final quarter of our school year. We have a mere 41 days to reach our highest levels of fantastic-ness for the Fantastic Fourth Grade! Here are the plans for this week:

We will create a study guide for our unit 5 science test. THE TEST WILL BE ON FRIDAY! We will continue to prepare for the reading and math achievement tests by working in the Buckle Down Reading and Buckle Down Math books. We will have a new Second Step lesson. We will read and discuss the current events in our Time for Kids magazines. We will create a company name for our class business venture. We will discuss job opportunities, create resumes gather references, and interview for jobs in our class business. We will have a special assembly for Yom HaShoa. We will conduct some fun and amazing science experiments. We will have a very busy and fun week!

Homework Schedule:

Mon: none

Tues: Study for unit 5 science test.
Complete the job application and provide references.

Wed.: Study for unit 5 science test.
Complete math buckle down pgs. 165-167

Thurs.: Study for the science test!!!!
Be prepared for your job interview!!

Friday: MATH TEST
JOB INTERVIEWS





Fifth Grade Homework:

none as of now...

WELCOME BACK FROM PESACH BREAK!

I hope that you had a wonderful, enjoyable, and relaxing holiday. Since this is a very short week of school, we will not have any homework. We will be back to our regular routine next week.

Newsletters and Friday Folders will be sent home on Friday, April 9. This marks the end of the third quarter of school! WOW! The time is really flying by!

Countdown to Pesach Break!!!

Just a few more days and we will be out of school for Pesach break. This will be a very busy week in the classroom. I know that you are all very busy preparing for Pesach and also preparing for visiting family, travelling to exotic places, and cleaning like crazy! So - we have a very light homework plan for the week.

Fourth Grade:

BRING IN A PILLOWCASE FOR THURSDAY. We will be painting and decorating these for use at your Seders. If you don't bring a pillowcase - you can't make this project!

There will be no other homework for this week. hooray!!!


Fifth Grade:

No homework this week! Hooray!!!!!

The Ides of March...

It is the middle of March, two weeks away from Pesach and spring break, and an otherwise very busy time in the Fantastic Fourth Grade. We are finishing our exhibits for out in-class Ohio Museum, preparing for the reading and math Achievement Tests, and learning fascinating new science concepts. Here is the homework schedule for the week:

Mon. : Science vocab. definitions

Tues: Science: make a list of 10(each)solids, liquids, and gasses found in your home

Wed.: Second Step homework

Thurs.: Complete the rough draft of your superhero Seder story.




Fifth Grade:

Mon.- Thurs.: Each night you will need to complete and study the definitions for the geometric terms we learned in class that day.

Thurs.: Study geometry definitions for quiz on Friday.

Feels like Springtime!!!

Wow! It is so nice to have sunny weather after all of the dark and snowy days. Can you believe we only have 3 weeks (15 school days) until Pesach break?!

Here is the homework schedule for this week:

Mon.: Science vocab. word definitions
Math worksheet

Tues.: math worksheet

Wed.: math worksheet

Thurs.: math worksheet




Fifth Grade:

Due to the Writers' Workshop schedule, we have an unusual week.

Mon.: no homework

Tues.: math pg. 15.6

Wed. math review day review pg. 333 and self correct
STUDY FOR CH. 15 MATH TEST!!!

Thurs.: Ch 15 math test is today!!!!!!
no homework.
Thus

March Madness...4 Weeks Until Pesach (and Spring Break!!!)

March. Already?! These next 4 weeks will be very, very busy. We will be focusing on test taking skills and using the Buckle Down books to help up prepare for the Achievement Tests. (The tests will be taken in late April). Here is the homework for this week:

Mon.: Science: Study for ch.4 test. Test is Thursday.
Reading: T.E. ch. 11 and questions
Math: worksheets

Tues.: Science: STUDY.
Reading: T.E. ch. 13 and questions
Math: worksheets

Wed.: Science: STUDY!!
Reading: T.E. ch. 15 and questions
Math: worksheets

Thurs.: Math: worksheets





5th Grade:

Mon.: none

Tues.: 15.4 rtch

Wed.: 15.5 rtch

Thurs.: 15.6 rtch

The Last Week of February and PURIM!!

This week will be very busy! We have the 4th grade Si'yum, the Lower School canned food drive, and the Purim Carnival/Celebration. Oh, we also have classwork, 2 tests, and homework. Here is the homework schedule for this week:

Mon.: Study for the circulatory system quiz. Quiz is Tuesday.
Complete math pg. 10.6

Tues. Complete math pg. 231 from text book. Use answer key to self-correct.
***Math chapter 10 test is Wed.***
Read chapter 7 in T.E. and complete questions.
Wed.: Read ch. 9 in T.E. and complete questions.


Thurs.: no homework - bake Hamentachen, get your costume ready!!



Fifth Grade:

Math: any homework assig

President's Day and the Great Big Snowstorm!

Wow! Snow, there is lots of snow here! I hope that you enjoyed the 4-day weekend. We have a short week. The homework schedule is as follows:

Wed.: Complete math 10.4.
Read ch 4 in T.E. and answer questions.
Define the vocab. words from pg.184 in you science book - USE THE SCIENCE BOOK GLOSSARY!!

Thurs.: Complete math 10.5
Read ch 5 in T.E. and answer questions.
*****science**** STUDY GUIDE for the circulatory system quiz is in today's homework folder. THE TEST WILL BE ON TUESDAY, FEB. 23!!! STUDY!!!




Fifth Grade:

Wed.: Read pg.131 - 148 in My Side of the Mountain (chapter "I have a good look at winter and find spring in the snow" and answer questions **DUE FRIDAY**

Math : rtch 15.1 (due Thurs.)


Thurs.: Math: rtch 15.2 (due Fri.)

SNOW DAY!!! Homework Updates for Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010

HOORAY!! I hope that you enjoyed the snow day!
Here are the homework changes:

Fourth Grade:

Write a sentence for each unit 12 vocab. word. Study unit 12 words for tomorrow's test. Complete math reteach pg. 10.3



Fifth Grade:

Math: complete reteach pg. 15.1

Winter Storm Week: Feb. 8-12, 2010

wow! We had a wonderful winter storm over the weekend and are getting another this week. Do YOU think we'll have a snow day? Well, if we do, our homework schedule will change a bit. For now, here is the projected schedule:

Mon.: Spelling/Vocab. Study chapter 12 words.
Math reteach pg. 10.1
Soc. St. 40-41

Tues.: Spelling/Vocab. wkbk. pg 106-107; study words.
Soc. St. : Define vocab. words from pg. 148
Math: rtch pg. 10.2
Read chapter 1 in Thomas Edison book; answer questions for chapter 1.


Wed.: Spelling/Vocab. Write a sentence for each chapter 12 word. Study words.
Math: rtch. pg. 10.3

Thurs.: Spelling/Vocab. Study chapter 12 words.
Math - rtch. pg. 10.4




FIFTH GRADE GROUP:

Mon. Reading - Read pg. 93-106 in My side of the Mountain; answer questions.

Tues. No homework!!!!


Wed.: Math rtch. pg 15.2

Thurs.: Math problem solving pg. 15.2

FEBRUARY! Groundhog's Day and all...

We have a few tests this week - but no spelling/vocab.unit or spelling/vocab. test. The weather is warming up a bit - so we will have outdoor recess whenever possible. Please make sure your child is prepared/dressed for the weather.

Here is the projected homework schedule:

Mon.: Define science vocab. words.
Define social studies vocab. words.
Complete math pg. 9.5.

Tues.: Complete math pg. 9.6
Complete Second Step homework.
Complete social studies homework.

Wed. : Complete math review pg. and self-correct it.

Thurs.: Study for verbs. test.


TESTS: MATH CHAPTER 9 TEST - THURSDAY
VERBS TEST - FRIDAY



Fifth Grade:

Mon.: Reading - pg 50-68 and questions in "My Side..."
Math - rtch. pg. 12.6

Tues. Reading - pg. 68-85 and questions for "My side..."
Math - rtch. pg. 12.7

Wed. Math: problem solving pgs.

Thurs.: Study for math ch. 12 test


****MATH CHAPTER 12 TEST is FRIDAY!!!!****

First Week of the Third Quarter

WOW. Third Quarter. Here we go. This is the projected homework schedule for the week:

Mon.: Spelling/Vocab. pgs. 100-101; study chapter 11 words.
Math: reteach 9.3

Tues.: Write a sentence for each spelling/vocab. word.
Math: problem solving pg. 9.3

Wed.: Study spelling/vocab. words.
Social Studies: Define the vocab. words from pg. 124 in the social studies book.
Math: reteach pg. 9.4

Thurs.: Study spelling/vocab. words.
Math: reteach pg. 9.5




Fifth Grade:

Mon.: Read pgs. 3-20 in My Side of the Mountain; answer the questions.
Math: reteach pg. 12.3

Tues: Read pgs. 20-40 in My Side of the Mountain; answer the questions.
Math: reteach 12.4

Wed.: Math: reteach pg. 12.5

Thurs.: reteach pg. 12.6

January Thaw....

Gloomy and rainy - but at least it is warmer...

We are going to have a very busy week - with many tests - as Friday is the end of the second quarter. Here is the projected homework schedule:

Tues: Study for the Science Test - The test will be on FRIDAY!
Math page 9.1
Vocab. book pg. 92-93

Wed.: Study for the Science Test
Complete Second Step homework.
Vocab. pg. 94-95
Math pg. 9.2

Thurs.: STUDY FOR THE SCIENCE TEST
Math problem solving 9.2
STUDY SPELLING/VOCAB WORDS!
Write a sentence for each spelling/vocab. word.


Fifth Grade:

Wed. Math pg. 12.1

Hooray!! We had a snow day!!! Now back to business...

I hope that you all enjoyed the fantastic snow day. Looks like we will have a regular, 5-day week this week. Here are the homework plans:


Mon. : Spelling/Vocab. pgs. 86-87; study unit 9 words.
Math pg. 8.5

Tues.: Spelling/vocab pgs. 88-89, study unit 9 words.
Math pg. 8.6

Wed.: Spelling/Vocab: Write a sentence for each spelling/vocab. word from unit 9. Study words.
Math: Complete book pg. 179.

Thurs.: Spelling/vocab: study unit 9 words.
Study for Soc. St. test - use the study guide. THE TEST WILL BE ON TUES. JAN. 16!!!!




5th Grade:

READING: Book talk projects are due on FRIDAY!!!!!

Tues: complete packet - due on Friday.


MATH:

Tues: pg. 4.5

Wed.: pg. 4.6

Thurs.: Complete review packet.

****MATH CHAPTER 4 TEST is FRIDAY!!!!!!!

Welcome Back! It is a WINTER WONDERLAND!!!

I hope that you have had a wonderful, restful, and enjoyable winter break. WE are back to our regular schedule of classwork, homework, and typical school stuff. (sigh)


Here is the homework schedule for this week:

Mon. : Complete vocab. book pgs. 78-79
Use the glossary in the social studies book to define the VOCABULARY words from pg. 94 in the social studies book.
Complete reteach math pg. 8.1

Tues: Complete social studies review pg. 28
Complete math reteach pg. 8.2

Wed.: Complete social studies pg. 29
Complete math reteach pg. 8.3

Thurs.: Complete math reteach pg. 8.4

****There will be no spelling/vocabulary test this week, as we are completeing a cumulative review unit.****


Fifth Grade:

Reading group:

Book Talk Project contracts are due WEDNEDSAY. Book talk Projects are due on FRIDAY, JANUARY 15.

Math group:

Mon.: Complete reteach pg. 4.1

Tues.: Complete reteach pg. 4.2

Wed.: Complete reteach pg. 4.3

Thurs.: Complete reteach pg. 4.4