Starting Monday we will have a student teacher in our classroom. She sent home a note with the kids today to introduce herself. Her name is Ms. Deutsch. She will be observing the class for the most part, next week. Then she will gradually start taking over some of the instruction each day. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Coming next week as well...
We will begin our poetry unit. This will take us at least two weeks! It is very intensive with lots of Iowa Core Standards that need to be covered. The kids will have things that they need to study off and on during this unit.
Our spelling and vocabulary will take on a different look for the next few weeks as well, as it won't be going with the stories in the Houghton Mifflin series. The kids got their spelling words a few days ago, and will be getting their vocabulary on Monday. Mrs. Mick's group will be using a vocabulary book for their assignments for the next few weeks.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
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Homework for tonight is to READ! Our Olympics ends tomorrow at 3:15. The book order is also due tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
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We did some rearranging of tests and quizzes due to the long break, so check the calendar below, so that you have the right days for this week's tests.
Wednesday:
Thursday: 4 sentence types quiz (kids have a study guide for this)
Vocabulary test over Mr. Henshaw words
RC over Mr. Henshaw
Friday:
Last day for reading olympics
Gold medal winners: 3 RC books this month in their lexile
Silver: 2
Bronze: 1
Last day for food drive
Book order due
READ!!!!
Study for your tests
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
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Thursday: spelling test
Friday: Sentences type test
vocabulary test
Click on each link above to work on an online activity to help you study your subject matter.
READ 20 minutes
Friday: Sentences type test
vocabulary test
Click on each link above to work on an online activity to help you study your subject matter.
READ 20 minutes
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
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READ 20 minutes tonight: Remember that you have to have at least 2 RC quizzes passed by the end of the month.
Spelling syllable worksheet
4 types of sentences worksheet: you will have a test over this on Friday!
Spelling syllable worksheet
4 types of sentences worksheet: you will have a test over this on Friday!
Monday, February 17, 2014
Dear Mr. Henshaw Spelling and Vocabulary words
TEST FRIDAY over Dear Mr. Henshaw Vocabulary
1. diary-a daily record of a person’s thoughts and experiences
2. disappointed-unhappy because of an unsatisfied hope or wish
3. experience-an event someone takes part in or lives through
4. prose-ordinary spoken or written language
5. refused-to not accept
6. snoop-someone who tries to find out about other people’s doings in a sneaky way
7. splendid-excellent.
8. submitted-offered one’s work to someone for their judgment or approval
9. understanding-getting the meaning of something
10. mildew is a kind of fungus that forms a white or grayish coating on plant leaves,
cloth, leather, etc. , especially under damp, warm conditions
TEST THURSDAY over
Dear Mr. Henshaw Spelling Words
dreadful
enjoyment
safely
watchful
suspenseful
speechless
paleness
breathless
government
suspiciously
cheerful
actively
closeness
lately
defenseless
goodness
retirement
forgetful
basement
seriousness
softness
delightful
settlement
countless
contentment
1. diary-a daily record of a person’s thoughts and experiences
2. disappointed-unhappy because of an unsatisfied hope or wish
3. experience-an event someone takes part in or lives through
4. prose-ordinary spoken or written language
5. refused-to not accept
6. snoop-someone who tries to find out about other people’s doings in a sneaky way
7. splendid-excellent.
8. submitted-offered one’s work to someone for their judgment or approval
9. understanding-getting the meaning of something
10. mildew is a kind of fungus that forms a white or grayish coating on plant leaves,
cloth, leather, etc. , especially under damp, warm conditions
TEST THURSDAY over
Dear Mr. Henshaw Spelling Words
dreadful
enjoyment
safely
watchful
suspenseful
speechless
paleness
breathless
government
suspiciously
cheerful
actively
closeness
lately
defenseless
goodness
retirement
forgetful
basement
seriousness
softness
delightful
settlement
countless
contentment
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
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Happy Valentine's Day to all! We had a great afternoon watching our movies. The kids were able to chose between three choices and eat their snacks.
We did an Olympic activity this morning with the fifth and sixth grade classes mixed. The kids learned about the history of the Olympics and the rings. We made a snowflake "rings" art project. It was fun to get to mix the kids up with those from other classes.
Remember to send your food pantry donations before the end of February! We've collected quite a bit so far.
Olympic reading contest: To be a gold medal reader, you have to read and pass 3 RC quizzes in your lexile.
The library is participating in some Olympic fun with us. The kids can go to the library and earn some DOJO points by completing an Olympic activity.
No homework for the weekend, and remember there is NO SCHOOL on Monday!
We did an Olympic activity this morning with the fifth and sixth grade classes mixed. The kids learned about the history of the Olympics and the rings. We made a snowflake "rings" art project. It was fun to get to mix the kids up with those from other classes.
Remember to send your food pantry donations before the end of February! We've collected quite a bit so far.
Olympic reading contest: To be a gold medal reader, you have to read and pass 3 RC quizzes in your lexile.
The library is participating in some Olympic fun with us. The kids can go to the library and earn some DOJO points by completing an Olympic activity.
No homework for the weekend, and remember there is NO SCHOOL on Monday!
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
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Tomorrow will be a busy day! We've got spring pictures. All students will be photographed, but you don't have to order the pictures!
Concert practice during the day.
Concert at 7:00 at the high school for 5th and 6th graders.
Friday: Valentine movie
Remember that the kids are allowed to bring a snack and a drink if they would like.
Homework for tonight: 4 sentence types worksheet
Concert practice during the day.
Concert at 7:00 at the high school for 5th and 6th graders.
Friday: Valentine movie
Remember that the kids are allowed to bring a snack and a drink if they would like.
Homework for tonight: 4 sentence types worksheet
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
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Homework for tonight:
Please study your spelling and vocabulary words. We moved the spelling test to tomorrow, MAP testing took longer than expected!
Vocabulary worksheet to practice for the test!
Read 20 minutes.
We took the reading MAP test today. This measures progress in vocabulary, comprehension, and knowledge of reading strategies. Tomorrow will be the math MAP.
Friday is our Valentine movie. Remember to bring a snack and drink if you'd like!
Please study your spelling and vocabulary words. We moved the spelling test to tomorrow, MAP testing took longer than expected!
Vocabulary worksheet to practice for the test!
Read 20 minutes.
We took the reading MAP test today. This measures progress in vocabulary, comprehension, and knowledge of reading strategies. Tomorrow will be the math MAP.
Friday is our Valentine movie. Remember to bring a snack and drink if you'd like!
Monday, February 10, 2014
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Friday, February 7, 2014
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Study for your tests...
Tuesday spelling
Wednesday vocabulary
MAP tests Monday-Wednesday of next week
Monday: Reward day for Haugen DOJO and Mick and Bram comprehension contest
Friday: First Olympic activity and Valentine movie
Tuesday spelling
Wednesday vocabulary
MAP tests Monday-Wednesday of next week
Monday: Reward day for Haugen DOJO and Mick and Bram comprehension contest
Friday: First Olympic activity and Valentine movie
Thursday, February 6, 2014
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Biography posters and projects are now finished, as well as our published writing! We will begin giving our speeches next week. The kids are going to work a couple of days on some of their speaking skills as well. I'm very proud of their excitement and enthusiasm for this project. There were so many standards that were being covered during this particular project, that I thought maybe they'd get a little frustrated. They didn't, they're still going strong!
Reminder...MAP testing begins next week on the 10th, 11th and 12th. Please make sure your children get a good night's sleep and breakfast each day before the tests. Also, please make sure your child gave you the notes about their upcoming concert and Valentine's Day parties!! Also, a couple of classes have a reward coming up next week for DOJO points, and comprehension scores!
Homework:
Write each spelling word twice.
Reread Yang the Second for those students who didn't pass the RC test the first time.
READ!
Reminder...MAP testing begins next week on the 10th, 11th and 12th. Please make sure your children get a good night's sleep and breakfast each day before the tests. Also, please make sure your child gave you the notes about their upcoming concert and Valentine's Day parties!! Also, a couple of classes have a reward coming up next week for DOJO points, and comprehension scores!
Homework:
Write each spelling word twice.
Reread Yang the Second for those students who didn't pass the RC test the first time.
READ!
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
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Today the kids took a pretest over their spelling words, a RC test over the story they read yesterday, and an SRI. Then they finished typing their biographies. They were extremely busy! Since they worked their entire class time, they don't have any homework!!
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
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Homework:
Olympic reading contest has begun! Try and read 3 books in your lexile before the end of February, and you'll be a GOLD medal winner.
Nonfiction genre study: Our genre concentration for February is nonfiction. Read a nonfiction book in your lexile and chose a heart. The prize is hidden behind the heart.
Biography projects due tomorrow: bookmark, Fakebook page, acrostic poem
New words went out today for spelling and vocabulary. Tests will be next week. Students who got a D or F on this week's test will be bringing them home to have the signed by parents.
Olympic reading contest has begun! Try and read 3 books in your lexile before the end of February, and you'll be a GOLD medal winner.
Nonfiction genre study: Our genre concentration for February is nonfiction. Read a nonfiction book in your lexile and chose a heart. The prize is hidden behind the heart.
Biography projects due tomorrow: bookmark, Fakebook page, acrostic poem
New words went out today for spelling and vocabulary. Tests will be next week. Students who got a D or F on this week's test will be bringing them home to have the signed by parents.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Reading Olympics
Our reading incentive project this year will provide the students of Jacobson with another opportunity to HELP OTHERS and IMPROVE OURSELVES.
-Students will have the opportunity to earn gold, silver, or bronze status based on their reading during the month of February. 5th graders that read 3, ON lexile,
books during this month will be GOLD readers, 2 will be silver and 1 will be bronze. The can earn a prize based on their achievement level.
-We will also be running a food drive. For each 10 items we collect, we will put a gold medal in the display case. You can send these food items any time this month.
The kids will also be learning facts about the Olympics, the history of the games, athletes, and Russia.
-Students will have the opportunity to earn gold, silver, or bronze status based on their reading during the month of February. 5th graders that read 3, ON lexile,
-We will also be running a food drive. For each 10 items we collect, we will put a gold medal in the display case. You can send these food items any time this month.
The kids will also be learning facts about the Olympics, the history of the games, athletes, and Russia.
Yang the Second vocabulary words
1. accompaniment - a musical part, usually played on an instrument, that goes along
with the performance of a singer or musician.
2. demonstration - a showing and explanation of how something works.
3. heritage - traditions, practices, and beliefs passed down from earlier
generations.
4. impressed - had a strong, favorable effect on someone’s feelings.
5. noble - showing greatness of character by unselfish behavior.
6. opera - a form of theater in which the dialog is sung to musical accompaniment.
7. rhythmic - having a noticeable beat with a pattern to it.
8. tradition - the passing down of customs and beliefs from one generation to the
next.
9. scheme - an underhand or secret plot.
10. unison - at the same time.
11. script - the text of a play, motion picture, broadcast. etc.
12. pantry - a small room or closet usually next to a kitchen, where food, china,
silver, linens, etc. , are stored.
with the performance of a singer or musician.
2. demonstration - a showing and explanation of how something works.
3. heritage - traditions, practices, and beliefs passed down from earlier
generations.
4. impressed - had a strong, favorable effect on someone’s feelings.
5. noble - showing greatness of character by unselfish behavior.
6. opera - a form of theater in which the dialog is sung to musical accompaniment.
7. rhythmic - having a noticeable beat with a pattern to it.
8. tradition - the passing down of customs and beliefs from one generation to the
next.
9. scheme - an underhand or secret plot.
10. unison - at the same time.
11. script - the text of a play, motion picture, broadcast. etc.
12. pantry - a small room or closet usually next to a kitchen, where food, china,
silver, linens, etc. , are stored.
Yang the Second spelling words
Spelling Words
- covered
- directing
- bragging
- amusing
- offered
- planned
- rising
- deserved
- visiting
- mixed
- swimming
- sheltered
- resulting
- spotted
- suffering
- arrested
- squeezing
- ordered
- decided
- hitting
Challenge Words
- rehearsing
- shredded
- anticipated
- scalloped
- entertaining
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Homework tonight:
READ: students are required to read 2 books in the month of February
FaKebook page for biographies
READ: students are required to read 2 books in the month of February
FaKebook page for biographies
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Spelling Bee Superstars
I am so proud of our spelling bee participants! Way to go guys, it takes courage to step out in front of everyone and take the chance!
