Sometimes we could double the school day and still not have enough time to get everything done...today was that day :)
Homework
Read 20 minutes
Dictionary worksheet- side 55 only
The kids wrote subject/pred worksheet in their planners, but we didn't get to it. They may have forgotten to cross it out.
Start studying for the spelling and vocab tests. Spelling Tuesday and Vocab Wednesday.
Things to note:
Book order due tomorrow!
First RC quiz next Thursday (15th)
Next Thursday night- Reading fun night! Check the bags today for a note about this event!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
9-7-11
Assignments:
Read 20 minutes and do reading log.
Writing assignment: What I like to do on the weekends is due tomorrow
Reading/Language arts
We got our new spelling and vocabulary words for the week. The wiki will be updated today with the new words. The next story we are reading is about storm chasers, specifically Warren Faidley. We watched a short clip about what he does. The strategy that we worked on today was questioning. I read them a story and they questioned and predicted as I read. They will be filling out a questioning bookmark as we read our next story.
Science:
Today was wind erosion! We did 2 experiments regarding what happens to sediment when the wind blows.
Read 20 minutes and do reading log.
Writing assignment: What I like to do on the weekends is due tomorrow
Reading/Language arts
We got our new spelling and vocabulary words for the week. The wiki will be updated today with the new words. The next story we are reading is about storm chasers, specifically Warren Faidley. We watched a short clip about what he does. The strategy that we worked on today was questioning. I read them a story and they questioned and predicted as I read. They will be filling out a questioning bookmark as we read our next story.
Science:
Today was wind erosion! We did 2 experiments regarding what happens to sediment when the wind blows.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
9-6-11
Reading: Read 20 minutes and fill out your reading log
Practice book page 14-15 This worksheet works on the skills of sequencing events.
Grammar: no homework today
They did a great job in class and really don't need extra practice on disecting sentences into subject and predicate!
Writing: The writing assignment is due on Thursday. This week's topic is...My favorite thing to do over the weekend. I am looking specifically for a topic or introductory sentence, cursive writing, good spelling and grammar. This week we are adding NO starting sentences with conjunctions (and, but, or). This needs to be 5-7 sentences long.
Science:
no homework
The links that follow are to two activities that we did today dealing with weathering and erosion. The kids really liked them and asked if I'd put the links here for them to do at home. Any time I can get them to work on school work at home, it is a good thing!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyysL02ZvQ8
http://kineticcity.com/mindgames/warper/
PETCO grant: I just found out over the weekend that we received a grant from PETCO. It should be coming in the mail in the next 2-3 weeks. They are supplying us with all we need to care for a hermit crab. The grant amount is $150. The kids, and MRS. HAUGEN, are very excited to add a hermit crab to our classroom!
Thank you so much to all of you who have donated items for our science class. The kids and I are loving being able to do some hands on activities along with reading the text book. Tomorrow we are doing a couple of experiments on wind and glacier erosion.
Practice book page 14-15 This worksheet works on the skills of sequencing events.
Grammar: no homework today
They did a great job in class and really don't need extra practice on disecting sentences into subject and predicate!
Writing: The writing assignment is due on Thursday. This week's topic is...My favorite thing to do over the weekend. I am looking specifically for a topic or introductory sentence, cursive writing, good spelling and grammar. This week we are adding NO starting sentences with conjunctions (and, but, or). This needs to be 5-7 sentences long.
Science:
no homework
The links that follow are to two activities that we did today dealing with weathering and erosion. The kids really liked them and asked if I'd put the links here for them to do at home. Any time I can get them to work on school work at home, it is a good thing!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyysL02ZvQ8
http://kineticcity.com/mindgames/warper/
PETCO grant: I just found out over the weekend that we received a grant from PETCO. It should be coming in the mail in the next 2-3 weeks. They are supplying us with all we need to care for a hermit crab. The grant amount is $150. The kids, and MRS. HAUGEN, are very excited to add a hermit crab to our classroom!
Thank you so much to all of you who have donated items for our science class. The kids and I are loving being able to do some hands on activities along with reading the text book. Tomorrow we are doing a couple of experiments on wind and glacier erosion.
Friday, September 2, 2011
9-2-11
The kids struggled last night, as a whole, gettting their homework done. They came in this morning in a panic trying to figure out how to get it done before 8:10.
Just a reminder to them...you need to check your planner before you go home AND when you get home. Some nights you will have very little to do...some nights it may take an hour. If you don't understand something, come in right away in the morning and ask for help. Don't wait until the class sits down and gets ready to correct!
That said...the only homework for the BEAUTIFUL three day weekend coming up is....
Study your spelling for the test on Tuesday and read your 20 minutes for Friday night.
Book orders and online orders due next Friday.
Just a reminder to them...you need to check your planner before you go home AND when you get home. Some nights you will have very little to do...some nights it may take an hour. If you don't understand something, come in right away in the morning and ask for help. Don't wait until the class sits down and gets ready to correct!
That said...the only homework for the BEAUTIFUL three day weekend coming up is....
Study your spelling for the test on Tuesday and read your 20 minutes for Friday night.
Book orders and online orders due next Friday.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
9-1-11
Lots of homework tonight!
Reading: Read 20 minutes and fill out reading log
Grammar: Exclamatory sentences worksheet
Spelling: Expanded spelling words
Take your spelling word and add a prefix or suffix to make it a longer word. bunk= bunks
Vocabulary: Test over story one is tomorrow! Check the wiki if you need the words.
Science: no homework tonight! We did an experiment on water erosion today. Ask them what
the land at the bottom of the river was called. (delta)
Pictures were today. Everyone got theirs taken for the school records, even if you didn't order.
Stay cool! It's a hot one out there!
Reading: Read 20 minutes and fill out reading log
Grammar: Exclamatory sentences worksheet
Spelling: Expanded spelling words
Take your spelling word and add a prefix or suffix to make it a longer word. bunk= bunks
Vocabulary: Test over story one is tomorrow! Check the wiki if you need the words.
Science: no homework tonight! We did an experiment on water erosion today. Ask them what
the land at the bottom of the river was called. (delta)
Pictures were today. Everyone got theirs taken for the school records, even if you didn't order.
Stay cool! It's a hot one out there!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
8-31-11
Pictures tomorrow!
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Stresses essay- make sure and concentrate on spelling, capitalization, and having a topic or
introductory sentence
Dickman's homeroom: spelling short vowel sort
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
8-30-11
Each group has different homework tonight! Make sure and check under the right group!
Haugen's homeroom
Reading: read 20 minutes
Spelling: short vowel chart
Writing: Due Thursday Stresses and Surprises
Grammar: Kind of sentences worksheet
Dickman's homeroom
Reading: read 20 minutes
Spelling: NO homework
Writing: Due Thursday Stresses and Surprises
Grammar: kinds of sentences worksheet
Book orders are now home with both groups. If you would like to order online go to http://pcool.scholastic.com/parentordering/login.jsp. Our class code is GYXWH. Book orders are due 9-9-11.
Tomorrow is an early out.
Thursday: Pictures
Haugen's homeroom
Reading: read 20 minutes
Spelling: short vowel chart
Writing: Due Thursday Stresses and Surprises
Grammar: Kind of sentences worksheet
Dickman's homeroom
Reading: read 20 minutes
Spelling: NO homework
Writing: Due Thursday Stresses and Surprises
Grammar: kinds of sentences worksheet
Book orders are now home with both groups. If you would like to order online go to http://pcool.scholastic.com/parentordering/login.jsp. Our class code is GYXWH. Book orders are due 9-9-11.
Tomorrow is an early out.
Thursday: Pictures
