March, March, March...

March! We are ready for spring. While we wait, we will finfsh math chapter 9 and take the chapter 9 test, prepare for and take the chapter 2 science test, learn how to research a topic and take notes for writing a research paper, continue to study similes and metaphors, and study the circulatory system.

Here is the projected homework for the week:

Mon.: Study for the chapter 2 science test. The test is Friday.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Study list of circulatory system words. The quiz is Fri.

Tues. Study for chapter 9 math test. The test is Wed.
Study for ch.2 science test. The test is Fri.
Soc. St.: Define the vocab. words from pg. 140.
Spelling/Vocab.: Study words. Quiz on Friday.

Wed.: Study for ch.2 science test - test is Fri.
Spelling/Vocab.: Study words - quiz on Fri.

Thurs.: STUDY: for science ch.2 test and spelling/vocab. quiz.



Fifth Grade:

No homework scheduled.

Post-Presidents' Day Snow Storm

What a week! It seems that we are not quite finished with winter weather. Here are the homework assignments for the remainder of the week.

Wed.: Math rtch. pg 9.5
Science: worksheet rs. 19-20

Thurs. Math prob.slvg. pg 9.5



5th Grade Science:

****Boy's travel brochure projects are due THURSDAY!!****

Wed.: Define vocab. words from pg 172

Mid-February (Feb. 14-18, 2011)

Looks like we will have the first winter thaw. Maybe we will even be able to have outdoor recess - what a treat! This will be a busy week, as usual. Here is the projected homework schedule:

Monday: Math rtch. pg 9.1
Vocab: Landform Words: canyon, plateau, plain, dune, valley, mountain,
delta, island
Study the word definitions and spellings. Write each word 3 times each in cursive.

Tuesday: Math rtch pg. 9.2
Vocab: Study landform definitions and spellings.
Social Studies: Define vocab. words from pg. 124.

Wednesday: Vocab.: Study landform word definitions and spellings.
Social Studies: Complete questions #1-4 from pg 129 (textbook).

Thursday: Math rtch pg. 9.3.
Vocab: Study landform definitions and spellings.




Fifth Grade Science:

Monday: GIRLS: Travel Brochure Project given during science lab is due
TUES. FEB. 22.

Wednesday: pg rs 33-34 due Thurs.

Thursday: BOYS: Travel Brochure Project given during science lab is due
THURS. FEB.24.

Our Very Busy February - February 7-11, 2011

We will have 2 tests and 2 quizzes this week. The math chapter 8 test will be given Wed. Feb. 9. The social studies unit 2 test will be given Fri. Feb. 11. The unit 10 spelling and vocabulary quizzes will be given Fri. Feb.11. Study. Do your homework. Be prepared!

Here is the projected homework for the week:

Mon.: math rtch 8.6
vocab. pg. 92-93
soc. st. questions #1-4 and 6, pg 105 (textbook)

Tues.: Study math ch. 8.
vocab. pg. 94-95
Study for soc. st. unit 2 test by re-reading the unit.

Wed.: science: Define vocab. words from pg. 72
Study for Soc. St. test - Use study guides made in class.
Wrtie a sentence for each of the unit 10 vocab words.

Thurs. STUDY FOR THE SOC. ST. UNIT 2 TEST.
Study unit 10 spelling/vocab words.

After the Snow Days... Homework Updates

I hope that you had enjoyable snow days. Here is the new homework asssignment list for this week:

Thus.: Math rtch. 8.5
Spelling/Vocab.: Complete in class assignment to write a sentence for each unit 9 word. Study the words for tomorrow's quiz.
Science: Study for the chapter 1 test. - The test is tomorrow!
Reading: Miss Press's group: Complete the questions for Night of the Twisters pgs. 81-100. These are due Tuesday, Feb.8.


Fifth Grade:
Study for the chapter 4 test. The test is tomorrow!

4th Grade Science Test... Rescheduled and Other News

We will have the 4th Grade science chapter 1 test on Friday,Feb. 4th. The math test will be given next week, as we have yet to finish the chapter. We will have the spelling and vocab. Unit 9 test on Friday. Study the words. I hope that you are enjoying this snow day! See you tomorrow!

5th Grade Science Test...Rescheduled

I hope that you are enjoying this snow day. The 5th grade chapter 4 science test will be given this Friday, Feb. 4. That's the new plan. Study. See you tomorrow!

Fourth Grade Science Test...

Yes, we will have this test Wednesday (tomorrow) as planned. You have your books and study guides so that you can study for this chapter 1 test. If we have a snow day tomorrow - then I'll reschedule the test. Enjoy the snow day!

Ice Storm: Homework Update

I hope that you are staying safe and warm and are enjoying this snow day. The fifth grade science test will be given tomorrow. The rest of the homework assignments will be adjusted after we return to school. Have a wonderful day!