News from Mrs. Denny’s Class
January 29, 2010
Newsworthy News
February:
3- $1.00 Dress down day
5- Mid Quarter ends
Character Lunch
Bingo Night
15- Love of Reading Week Begins
17- Science Fair Sign-In
18- Skate Night
19- Science Fair Judging
22- Dentist
24- Grandparents Day
25&26- Rodeo Break. No School
**Talent Show Auditions in Feb.
Science Fair Deadlines:
1/29- Experiment Completed
2/5- Raw and Analyzed Data Due
2/8- Conclusion Due
2/12- Optional Written Report
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/19- LPA Science Fair Judging
Academics:
Reading/Writing: Students are reading their literature books, Number the Stars and Snow Treasure. They are making connections and writing about them in their literature logs.
Book Report: The genre for our next book report is science fiction or adventure. These books are to be read independently with a final book report due on February 24th. I have loaned some public library books to students with the caution that they do not lose them because they will have to pay for them.
Spelling: The unit this week focused on words with suffixes. We discussed base words and suffix meanings. We also investigated spelling rules related to the words.
Math:
Saxon Math concepts this week: 2 and 3-digit multiplication, division with multiples of 10, fractions and mathematical vocabulary.
Please encourage your child to correct math homework errors. They have the opportunity to earn a ½ point for every error corrected on math homework. This is their responsibility. I do not “nag” them to turn it back in. Students know that by correcting errors, they can significantly impact their grade.
Science: Students should have conducted their experiments at home this week. This next week they will need to analyze their data and figure out a way to present that data on their display board, perhaps with a chart or graph. The completed project and display board are due Wed., Feb. 17th. You many pre-order the display board for $5.00 at the front office. The deadline to order is Friday 1/29, but you still may be able to turn in your money/form Monday morning.
S.S.- Students are learning a bit about the Scandinavian countries, geography, courage and World War II through their in-class literature books.
Counseling: We have a new in-school counselor who has replaced Mr. Diaz since he moved to Colorado. Mrs. Russell will be working with the class on Thursdays. We are excited to have her.
Parent Information:
Blog: Please remember that you can always check my teacher blog to stay up to date with classroom information. Go to the LPA website (lpatucson.org), click on central campus, click on Mrs. Denny and then onto blogspot.
Fieldtrip: Our trip to Sabino Canyon was amazing! The weather was great, the water was flowing, and we learned a lot. Thank you to Mrs. Cosby, Mrs. Wainwright, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Templeton for chaperoning our field trip.
After School Pick-Up: Please schedule any appointments for your child after 3:30 if possible. There have been many disruptions at the end of our day with students leaving class between 2:45 and 3:15. Each time I have to answer the phone and prepare a child to leave early is valuable time I am taking away from the whole class. At the end of the day we are summarizing learning, discussing homework, writing in planners and answering questions. It is very beneficial for your child to be in class during this time.
Detention: Please remember your child will have after school detention for missing homework assignments, late classroom assignments, or long-term class or homework assignments. Your child will notify you that day if they must stay after school. Detention takes place from 3:30-4:30.
Science Fair: We are getting closer to the final science fair deadline. Your child should have conducted their experiment by now and should have finished collecting data. There is still time to re-test if results seem a bit skewed.
Love of Reading: Love of reading week is Feb. 15-19. If you are interested in reading a favorite book, sharing some favorite poetry, or sharing some excerpts with our class during this week, please contact me. We would love to have you!
Marble Jar Party: The class was excited to earn a marble party. They must work collectively to earn marbles for such things as attendance, behavior, good manners/character, etc. They voted to wear PJs to school and watch a movie at the end of the day on Friday. Thank you to those who allowed your child to bring in snacks to share during the movie.
Mid-Quarter: Now is the time to encourage your child to work hard to keep up with their grades. Mid-quarter ends February 5th. Progress reports will come home Feb. 8th.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Jan. 22, 2010
News From Mrs. Denny’s Class
January 22, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org
January:
25- Field trip to Sabino Canyon
*turn in permission slip.
27- 100th Day of School. Special activities will take place.
*Talent Show Sign-up in January
February:
3- $1.00 Dress down day
5- Mid Quarter ends
Character Lunch
Bingo Night
2/15- Love of Reading Week Begins
17- Science Fair Sign-In
18- Skate Night
19- Science Fair Judging
22- Dentist
24- Grandparents Day
25&26- Rodeo Break
Keep up with Science Fair Due Dates:
1/8- Permission slip, Project selected, Question formed
1/12- Hypothesis Due
1/15- Procedure & Materials List
1/29- Experiment Completed
2/5- Raw and Analyzed Data Due
2/8- Conclusion Due
2/12- Optional Written Report
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/19- LPA Science Fair Judging
ACADEMICS
Writing: Please remember to conference with your child about their writing portfolio. Please read the letter your child brought home, and fill out the response form. I would like all portfolios returned to school now, please.
Reading: Students were introduced to a new literature book this week. They will be reading either Number the Stars by Lois Lowry or Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan.
Book Report: The genre for our next book report is science fiction or adventure. These books are to be read independently with a final book report due at the end. I have loaned some public library books to students with the caution that they do not lose them because they will have to pay for them. The final book report will be due before Rodeo Break on February 24th, however I will need the library books back before the due date…so read, read, read!
Vocabulary: Students had a vocabulary test on Friday. Their words for this week were hypothesis, procedure, data, variable, conclusion, scientific method, extraneous, flamboyant, fragment, run-on sentence, and conjunction.
Math: If your child brought home a math facts letter last week, please return the letter with your child by Monday, and encourage your student to practice his/her facts at home. **Those students who are scoring in the 90th percentile for facts did not bring home a letter.
Previous Practice Sites Mentioned:
http://www.funbrain.com/
http://www.playkidsgame.com/
http://www.freerice.com/
http://www.math.com/
Saxon Math concepts this week: perimeter, 2 and 3-digit multiplication, division with multiples of 10.
Science: Students should be following the due date calendar and completing the requirements for each deadline. The next deadline is Friday, Jan 29th. Students’ experiments need to be completed by this date so they may start to analyze their data. The completed project and display board are due Wed., Feb. 17th.
In preparation for our Sabino Canyon trip on Monday, students learned about the shapes and color of some common minerals found in the Canyon. Today (Friday), students made their own paper mineral.
S.S.- Our focus this week was on World War II. Both of our literature books are set in this time period; therefore, we have been developing some background knowledge prior to reading these books.
NOTES FOR PARENTS
Fieldtrip: We will be going to Sabino Canyon this coming Monday, Jan. 25th. We will depart LPA at 9:15 am and return around 1:30. We will be meeting docents who will conduct some very educational lessons with the students. Students may wear jeans with a LPA red or blue shirt. If I do not receive a signed permission slip, your child may not attend. Mrs. Cosby, Mrs. Wainwright and Mrs. Templeton will be chaperoning this trip.
Detention: I will be instituting a detention policy for missing assignments or paperwork to be returned to school. There are far too many students who do not turn in homework assignments, classroom assignments, or long-term class or homework assignments (i.e.: writing assignments or book reports). If your child does not turn in homework for the day, or fails to complete an in-class assignment in a timely fashion, they will be assigned after school detention for that day. Your child will notify you that day if they must stay after school.
Science Fair: Please encourage your child to stay on track with his/her deadlines. Grading will be as follows:
Required work at deadline…
20 pts/each
Completed science fair folder…
100 pts
Completed project & board…
100 pts
Display Boards:
The Teacher Parent Connection at 7641 E. Speedway Blvd. has white science fair display boards on sale for $3.99.
Book Order Forms: Scholastic and Arrow book orders went home this week. If your child would like to order books, please turn in the form and money by Tuesday, Jan. 26.
Love of Reading: Love of reading week is Feb. 15-19. If you are interested in reading a favorite book, sharing some favorite poetry, or sharing some excerpts with our class during this week, please contact me. We would love to have you!
*Talent Show Auditions in Feb.
January 22, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org
January:
25- Field trip to Sabino Canyon
*turn in permission slip.
27- 100th Day of School. Special activities will take place.
*Talent Show Sign-up in January
February:
3- $1.00 Dress down day
5- Mid Quarter ends
Character Lunch
Bingo Night
2/15- Love of Reading Week Begins
17- Science Fair Sign-In
18- Skate Night
19- Science Fair Judging
22- Dentist
24- Grandparents Day
25&26- Rodeo Break
Keep up with Science Fair Due Dates:
1/8- Permission slip, Project selected, Question formed
1/12- Hypothesis Due
1/15- Procedure & Materials List
1/29- Experiment Completed
2/5- Raw and Analyzed Data Due
2/8- Conclusion Due
2/12- Optional Written Report
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/19- LPA Science Fair Judging
ACADEMICS
Writing: Please remember to conference with your child about their writing portfolio. Please read the letter your child brought home, and fill out the response form. I would like all portfolios returned to school now, please.
Reading: Students were introduced to a new literature book this week. They will be reading either Number the Stars by Lois Lowry or Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan.
Book Report: The genre for our next book report is science fiction or adventure. These books are to be read independently with a final book report due at the end. I have loaned some public library books to students with the caution that they do not lose them because they will have to pay for them. The final book report will be due before Rodeo Break on February 24th, however I will need the library books back before the due date…so read, read, read!
Vocabulary: Students had a vocabulary test on Friday. Their words for this week were hypothesis, procedure, data, variable, conclusion, scientific method, extraneous, flamboyant, fragment, run-on sentence, and conjunction.
Math: If your child brought home a math facts letter last week, please return the letter with your child by Monday, and encourage your student to practice his/her facts at home. **Those students who are scoring in the 90th percentile for facts did not bring home a letter.
Previous Practice Sites Mentioned:
http://www.funbrain.com/
http://www.playkidsgame.com/
http://www.freerice.com/
http://www.math.com/
Saxon Math concepts this week: perimeter, 2 and 3-digit multiplication, division with multiples of 10.
Science: Students should be following the due date calendar and completing the requirements for each deadline. The next deadline is Friday, Jan 29th. Students’ experiments need to be completed by this date so they may start to analyze their data. The completed project and display board are due Wed., Feb. 17th.
In preparation for our Sabino Canyon trip on Monday, students learned about the shapes and color of some common minerals found in the Canyon. Today (Friday), students made their own paper mineral.
S.S.- Our focus this week was on World War II. Both of our literature books are set in this time period; therefore, we have been developing some background knowledge prior to reading these books.
NOTES FOR PARENTS
Fieldtrip: We will be going to Sabino Canyon this coming Monday, Jan. 25th. We will depart LPA at 9:15 am and return around 1:30. We will be meeting docents who will conduct some very educational lessons with the students. Students may wear jeans with a LPA red or blue shirt. If I do not receive a signed permission slip, your child may not attend. Mrs. Cosby, Mrs. Wainwright and Mrs. Templeton will be chaperoning this trip.
Detention: I will be instituting a detention policy for missing assignments or paperwork to be returned to school. There are far too many students who do not turn in homework assignments, classroom assignments, or long-term class or homework assignments (i.e.: writing assignments or book reports). If your child does not turn in homework for the day, or fails to complete an in-class assignment in a timely fashion, they will be assigned after school detention for that day. Your child will notify you that day if they must stay after school.
Science Fair: Please encourage your child to stay on track with his/her deadlines. Grading will be as follows:
Required work at deadline…
20 pts/each
Completed science fair folder…
100 pts
Completed project & board…
100 pts
Display Boards:
The Teacher Parent Connection at 7641 E. Speedway Blvd. has white science fair display boards on sale for $3.99.
Book Order Forms: Scholastic and Arrow book orders went home this week. If your child would like to order books, please turn in the form and money by Tuesday, Jan. 26.
Love of Reading: Love of reading week is Feb. 15-19. If you are interested in reading a favorite book, sharing some favorite poetry, or sharing some excerpts with our class during this week, please contact me. We would love to have you!
*Talent Show Auditions in Feb.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
News From Mrs. Denny’s Class
January 15, 2010
Newsworthy News
January:
15- Movie Night
18- MLK Day: No School
22- Daddy-Daughter Dance 7-9 p.m. at Lakeside
25- Field trip to Sabino Canyon
27- 100th Day of School. Special Activities will take place.
*Talent Show Sign-up in January
February:
3- $1.00 Dress down day
5- Mid Quarter ends
Character Lunch
Bingo Night
8- Love of Reading Week Begins
17- Science Fair Sign-In
18- Skate Night
22- Dentist
24- Grandparents Day
25&26- Rodeo Break
*Talent Show auditions in Feb.
Science Fair Due Dates:
1/8- Permission slip, Project selected, Question formed
1/12- Hypothesis Due
1/15- Procedure & Materials List
1/29- Experiment Completed
2/5- Raw and Analyzed Data Due
2/8- Conclusion Due
2/12- Optional Written Report
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/19- LPA Science Fair Judging
Academics:
Spelling: Our spelling unit focused on high frequency words this week. These are words students should be spelling correctly every time they write. This week’s list also included some relevant science terms related to the Science Fair. I reminded students to practice their spelling words by logging onto: www.spellingcity.com. Students can log on and choose “Find a list.” They must then type in our class name (Denny) to access the new words for the week. The site provides opportunities for teaching, practice, and testing. It is a lot of fun.
Writing: Please remember to conference with your child about their writing portfolio. Please read the letter your child brought home, and fill out the response form. If the portfolio folder was not returned by Friday, please return it by Monday, Jan. 18.
Reading: Students were introduced to an informational article about an animator, Bill Melendez. We practiced sequencing important information and identifying cause and effect within this article. Students then had fun creating their own cartoon frames illustrating movement.
Vocabulary: Words for this week and next are: hypothesis, procedure, data, variable, conclusion, scientific method, extraneous, flamboyant, fragment, run-on sentence and conjunction.
Math: Multiplication and division math facts need to be memorized in order to perform more difficult computation. If your child is scoring below 80%, you should have received a letter requiring your signature. Please return the letter with your child next week, and encourage your student to practice his/her facts at home.
Previous Sites Mentioned:
www.funbrain.com
www.playkidsgame.com
www.freerice.com
www.math.com
Science: Students are hard at work on their Science Fair projects. I hope that you have read the packet which was sent home last week…it has lots of important information regarding student projects and science fair procedures. Students should be following the due date calendar and completing the requirements for each deadline. The completed project and display board is due Wed., Feb. 17th.
S.S.- With the Martin Luther King holiday upon us, we read and discussed information about this historical figure.
Notes to Parents:
Science Fair: Please encourage your child to stay on track with his/her deadlines. Grading will be as follows:
Required work at deadline…
20 pts/each
Completed science fair folder…
100 pts
Completed project & board…
100 pts
Don’t Forget….
The Teacher Parent Connection at 7641 E. Speedway Blvd. has white science fair display boards on sale for $3.99.
Fieldtrip: We will be going to Sabino Canyon on Monday, Jan. 25th. We will depart LPA at 9:15 am and return around 1:30. Students may wear jeans with a LPA red or blue shirt. Please return the signed permission slip your child brought home. Thank you to those who volunteered. Mrs. Cosby, Mrs. Wainwright and Mrs. Templeton will be chaperoning this trip.
Music/Art: The first semester students were fortunate to have both music and art each week. For 3rd and 4th quarter, those subjects will rotate, with art being 3rd quarter and music the 4th quarter.
Love of Reading: February is LOVE OF READING MONTH. I would love to get some parents to come in and share a favorite book, a collection of poetry, an excerpt from a favorite chapter book or anything else related to reading. Please let me know if you would be interested!
January 15, 2010
Newsworthy News
January:
15- Movie Night
18- MLK Day: No School
22- Daddy-Daughter Dance 7-9 p.m. at Lakeside
25- Field trip to Sabino Canyon
27- 100th Day of School. Special Activities will take place.
*Talent Show Sign-up in January
February:
3- $1.00 Dress down day
5- Mid Quarter ends
Character Lunch
Bingo Night
8- Love of Reading Week Begins
17- Science Fair Sign-In
18- Skate Night
22- Dentist
24- Grandparents Day
25&26- Rodeo Break
*Talent Show auditions in Feb.
Science Fair Due Dates:
1/8- Permission slip, Project selected, Question formed
1/12- Hypothesis Due
1/15- Procedure & Materials List
1/29- Experiment Completed
2/5- Raw and Analyzed Data Due
2/8- Conclusion Due
2/12- Optional Written Report
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/19- LPA Science Fair Judging
Academics:
Spelling: Our spelling unit focused on high frequency words this week. These are words students should be spelling correctly every time they write. This week’s list also included some relevant science terms related to the Science Fair. I reminded students to practice their spelling words by logging onto: www.spellingcity.com. Students can log on and choose “Find a list.” They must then type in our class name (Denny) to access the new words for the week. The site provides opportunities for teaching, practice, and testing. It is a lot of fun.
Writing: Please remember to conference with your child about their writing portfolio. Please read the letter your child brought home, and fill out the response form. If the portfolio folder was not returned by Friday, please return it by Monday, Jan. 18.
Reading: Students were introduced to an informational article about an animator, Bill Melendez. We practiced sequencing important information and identifying cause and effect within this article. Students then had fun creating their own cartoon frames illustrating movement.
Vocabulary: Words for this week and next are: hypothesis, procedure, data, variable, conclusion, scientific method, extraneous, flamboyant, fragment, run-on sentence and conjunction.
Math: Multiplication and division math facts need to be memorized in order to perform more difficult computation. If your child is scoring below 80%, you should have received a letter requiring your signature. Please return the letter with your child next week, and encourage your student to practice his/her facts at home.
Previous Sites Mentioned:
www.funbrain.com
www.playkidsgame.com
www.freerice.com
www.math.com
Science: Students are hard at work on their Science Fair projects. I hope that you have read the packet which was sent home last week…it has lots of important information regarding student projects and science fair procedures. Students should be following the due date calendar and completing the requirements for each deadline. The completed project and display board is due Wed., Feb. 17th.
S.S.- With the Martin Luther King holiday upon us, we read and discussed information about this historical figure.
Notes to Parents:
Science Fair: Please encourage your child to stay on track with his/her deadlines. Grading will be as follows:
Required work at deadline…
20 pts/each
Completed science fair folder…
100 pts
Completed project & board…
100 pts
Don’t Forget….
The Teacher Parent Connection at 7641 E. Speedway Blvd. has white science fair display boards on sale for $3.99.
Fieldtrip: We will be going to Sabino Canyon on Monday, Jan. 25th. We will depart LPA at 9:15 am and return around 1:30. Students may wear jeans with a LPA red or blue shirt. Please return the signed permission slip your child brought home. Thank you to those who volunteered. Mrs. Cosby, Mrs. Wainwright and Mrs. Templeton will be chaperoning this trip.
Music/Art: The first semester students were fortunate to have both music and art each week. For 3rd and 4th quarter, those subjects will rotate, with art being 3rd quarter and music the 4th quarter.
Love of Reading: February is LOVE OF READING MONTH. I would love to get some parents to come in and share a favorite book, a collection of poetry, an excerpt from a favorite chapter book or anything else related to reading. Please let me know if you would be interested!
Monday, January 11, 2010
January 8, 2010
Newsworthy NewsJanuary:
4-8 Science Fair Introduction
6- Dress down day
7- PTO meeting
14- Fuddruckers Fundraiser
10:30 a.m.-close
15- Movie Night
18- MLK Day: No School
22- Daddy-Daughter Dance 7-9 p.m. at Lakeside
27- 100th Day of School
Talent Show Sign-up in January
Science Fair Due Dates:
1/8- Permission slip, Project selected, Question formed
1/12- Hypothesis Due
1/15- Procedure & Materials List Due
1/29- Experiment Completed
2/5- Raw and Analyzed Data Due
2/8- Conclusion Due
2/12- Optional Written Report
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/19- LPA Science Fair Judging
ACADEMICS
Spelling: Our spelling unit focused on compound words this week. I sent home a letter explaining a web site that students can use to practice their spelling words. I will put the weekly spelling list on http://www.spellingcity.com/. You can also access spelling city from the link located on my blog page. Students can log on and choose “Find a list.” They must then type in our class name (Denny) to access the new words for the week. The site provides opportunities for teaching, practice, and testing. It is a lot of fun.
Writing: This week students completed their writing portfolio for the 1st semester. Their writing samples will come home this Friday for you to conference with your child about. Please spend some time reading, discussing and providing feedback to your child. Please read the attached letter and return the portfolio folder and response form by next Friday, Jan. 15.
Reading: Reading of student work was a focus this week. Students did a lot of reading while creating their writing portfolios this week. They have also been integrating reading and science as they read and research about their science fair topic. Students will be introduced to an informational article on cartooning next week. We will practice sequencing important information and identifying cause and effect within this article.
Science: We have taken the plunge into the Science Fair process. I hope that you have read the packet which was sent home this week…it has lots of important information regarding student projects and science fair procedures. Students also received a calendar with due dates which will guide their work throughout this process. The science fair is mandatory for 5th graders and will be done mostly at home. However, we will be having mini-lessons on the various parts of the scientific method which should help the students stay on track. The completed project and display board is due Wed., Feb. 17th.
S.S.- We are continuing our map skills unit and will be doing some independent reading in this academic area.
NOTES FOR PARENTS:
2010- Wow, we are already into our 2nd semester of school. We will be very busy learning and having fun doing it!
I have asked the students to start off the new year with a “bang” by being on time to school and completing all assignments in a timely manner.
Music/Art: The first semester students were fortunate to have both music and art each week. For 3rd and 4th quarter, those subjects will rotate, with art being 3rd quarter and music the 4th quarter.
Science Fair: Please make sure to look at your child’s science fair folder and due date calendar this weekend. Please encourage your child to stay on track with his/her deadlines. Grading will be as follows:
Required work at deadline…
20 pts/each
Completed science fair folder…
100 pts
Completed project & board…
100 pts
Hurry, Hurry….
The Teacher Parent Connection at 7641 E. Speedway Blvd. has white science fair display boards on sale for $3.99.
Fieldtrip: We will be going to Sabino Canyon on Monday, Jan. 25th. We will depart LPA at 9:15 am and return around 1:30. Please return the signed permission slip your child brought home. Our class will need 2 volunteers to help chaperone. Remember…you need to have your fingerprint clearance in order to join us.
Newsworthy NewsJanuary:
4-8 Science Fair Introduction
6- Dress down day
7- PTO meeting
14- Fuddruckers Fundraiser
10:30 a.m.-close
15- Movie Night
18- MLK Day: No School
22- Daddy-Daughter Dance 7-9 p.m. at Lakeside
27- 100th Day of School
Talent Show Sign-up in January
Science Fair Due Dates:
1/8- Permission slip, Project selected, Question formed
1/12- Hypothesis Due
1/15- Procedure & Materials List Due
1/29- Experiment Completed
2/5- Raw and Analyzed Data Due
2/8- Conclusion Due
2/12- Optional Written Report
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/19- LPA Science Fair Judging
ACADEMICS
Spelling: Our spelling unit focused on compound words this week. I sent home a letter explaining a web site that students can use to practice their spelling words. I will put the weekly spelling list on http://www.spellingcity.com/. You can also access spelling city from the link located on my blog page. Students can log on and choose “Find a list.” They must then type in our class name (Denny) to access the new words for the week. The site provides opportunities for teaching, practice, and testing. It is a lot of fun.
Writing: This week students completed their writing portfolio for the 1st semester. Their writing samples will come home this Friday for you to conference with your child about. Please spend some time reading, discussing and providing feedback to your child. Please read the attached letter and return the portfolio folder and response form by next Friday, Jan. 15.
Reading: Reading of student work was a focus this week. Students did a lot of reading while creating their writing portfolios this week. They have also been integrating reading and science as they read and research about their science fair topic. Students will be introduced to an informational article on cartooning next week. We will practice sequencing important information and identifying cause and effect within this article.
Science: We have taken the plunge into the Science Fair process. I hope that you have read the packet which was sent home this week…it has lots of important information regarding student projects and science fair procedures. Students also received a calendar with due dates which will guide their work throughout this process. The science fair is mandatory for 5th graders and will be done mostly at home. However, we will be having mini-lessons on the various parts of the scientific method which should help the students stay on track. The completed project and display board is due Wed., Feb. 17th.
S.S.- We are continuing our map skills unit and will be doing some independent reading in this academic area.
NOTES FOR PARENTS:
2010- Wow, we are already into our 2nd semester of school. We will be very busy learning and having fun doing it!
I have asked the students to start off the new year with a “bang” by being on time to school and completing all assignments in a timely manner.
Music/Art: The first semester students were fortunate to have both music and art each week. For 3rd and 4th quarter, those subjects will rotate, with art being 3rd quarter and music the 4th quarter.
Science Fair: Please make sure to look at your child’s science fair folder and due date calendar this weekend. Please encourage your child to stay on track with his/her deadlines. Grading will be as follows:
Required work at deadline…
20 pts/each
Completed science fair folder…
100 pts
Completed project & board…
100 pts
Hurry, Hurry….
The Teacher Parent Connection at 7641 E. Speedway Blvd. has white science fair display boards on sale for $3.99.
Fieldtrip: We will be going to Sabino Canyon on Monday, Jan. 25th. We will depart LPA at 9:15 am and return around 1:30. Please return the signed permission slip your child brought home. Our class will need 2 volunteers to help chaperone. Remember…you need to have your fingerprint clearance in order to join us.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
News From Mrs. Denny's Class December 11, 2009
I have just completed the 3rd round of curriculum based measurements with your child in reading and writing. I have definitely seen some growth.
In order not to lose any of the skills students are learning, please encourage your child to do something academic each day over the holidays. I would like for them to continue to read over the holidays. Bookman’s has generously donated some books to our classroom. It is my hope that each child will be able to bring one book home over the break. Visiting the public library is another great way to motivate your child to read.
I gave students the option to earn some extra credit over the break by completing some supplemental math assignments from their textbook. They may choose any of the supplemental lessons on pp. 529-537 to be completed by Jan. 4th.
Students can also go onto to some of the math web sites I have suggested in past newsletters to play math games and practice their math facts. If you google “math games”, a plethora of sites become available.
Holiday Party: Just a reminder that we will be having a small holiday party next Wed, Dec. 16th. We will play games and have a voluntary book exchange. Your child may bring a new or used (in good condition) wrapped book to participate in the book exchange. It must be labeled “girl, boy or boy/girl” on the book.
The students have also volunteered to bring snacks for the party. If you could provide snacks such as chips, salsa, cheese, crackers, fruit, vegetables, drinks, cups etc., we would be very grateful.
Markers/colored pencils needed: We are still in need of some classroom markers and colored pencils for our many projects we do in class. If you can provide us any, we would truly appreciate it.
End of Quarter: The last day of the quarter is Dec. 11th. Report cards will be coming Wednesday, Dec. 16th with your child.
Communicating: Please feel free to email me at any time with questions or concerns you have about your child. I usually check my email once per day. My email address can be found at the top of every newsletter, as well as on the LPA web site.
I wish you all a peaceful, restful and happy holiday!
I have just completed the 3rd round of curriculum based measurements with your child in reading and writing. I have definitely seen some growth.
In order not to lose any of the skills students are learning, please encourage your child to do something academic each day over the holidays. I would like for them to continue to read over the holidays. Bookman’s has generously donated some books to our classroom. It is my hope that each child will be able to bring one book home over the break. Visiting the public library is another great way to motivate your child to read.
I gave students the option to earn some extra credit over the break by completing some supplemental math assignments from their textbook. They may choose any of the supplemental lessons on pp. 529-537 to be completed by Jan. 4th.
Students can also go onto to some of the math web sites I have suggested in past newsletters to play math games and practice their math facts. If you google “math games”, a plethora of sites become available.
Holiday Party: Just a reminder that we will be having a small holiday party next Wed, Dec. 16th. We will play games and have a voluntary book exchange. Your child may bring a new or used (in good condition) wrapped book to participate in the book exchange. It must be labeled “girl, boy or boy/girl” on the book.
The students have also volunteered to bring snacks for the party. If you could provide snacks such as chips, salsa, cheese, crackers, fruit, vegetables, drinks, cups etc., we would be very grateful.
Markers/colored pencils needed: We are still in need of some classroom markers and colored pencils for our many projects we do in class. If you can provide us any, we would truly appreciate it.
End of Quarter: The last day of the quarter is Dec. 11th. Report cards will be coming Wednesday, Dec. 16th with your child.
Communicating: Please feel free to email me at any time with questions or concerns you have about your child. I usually check my email once per day. My email address can be found at the top of every newsletter, as well as on the LPA web site.
I wish you all a peaceful, restful and happy holiday!
Friday, December 4, 2009
December Happenings
December 4, 2009
denny@lpatucson.org
Newsworthy News
December:
4-Pancake Breakfast with Principal
4-Character Lunch
4-PTO Bingo Night 6:00-7:30
7-10-Holiday Shop
9-Holiday Music Program at Grace Church. 9:15-11:00 a.m.
12-Downtown Christmas Parade
*Two students from our class will be walking in the parade!
16-Report Cards: No lunch or after school
17-1/3- Holiday Break
Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser: Cow calendars will sell for $6.00. Please help LPA by selling some of these wonderful calendars. An order form was sent home with your child this week.
WHAT WE'RE LEARNING:
Spelling/S.S: Students are to be studying the 50 states and where they are located on a US map. They will have a test on all states on Monday, Dec. 7th. They have been practicing the spelling of the states for the last 4 weeks, so spelling will be assessed as well.
A website to help students practice the states is: www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
We are still studying the geography of the United States and learning about mapping skills.
The vocabulary words we have focused on the last 2 weeks have come from our social studies unit:
geography, plain, plateau, cartographer, region, latitude, longitude, axis and equator.
Students have their vocabulary test this Friday.
Math: The students are continuing with fractional concepts as well as division. This week they were introduced to short division, dividing remainders, adding & subtracting whole numbers, fractions and mixed numbers. Students will also begin working with measurement.
Reading: We are well into our literature book, Shiloh. Students have been making connections to the story’s theme and writing about it.
Writing: Students are learning about the different purposes for writing. This week we focused on informational writing. Your child should have given you an invitation he/she created for our holiday music program on Wed., Dec. 9th at Grace Church.
Many thanks to the families of Nolyn Shanks, Joe Doherty, and Marlene Cabrera for providing turkeys for our Thanksgiving Feast! The food was great and we had a grand time!
NOTES FOR PARENTS:
Holiday Music Program: Please join us on Wed. 12/9 from 9:15-11:00 at Grace to the Nations Church to hear LPA students sing wonderful seasonal music.
*Please remind your child to dress nicely that day. Our class is to wear green and red for the performance.
Holiday Shop: On Monday, Dec. 7th, students will have the opportunity to preview gifts for family or friends at our holiday shop. Your child will bring home a list with gifts and prices of the things they would like to purchase. Tuesday, Dec. 8th, will be our buying day. Students may bring money to purchase gifts for family or friends for the holidays on this day.
Markers/colored pencils needed: We are still in need of some classroom markers and colored pencils for our many projects we do in class. If you can provide us any, we would truly appreciate it.
End of Quarter: The last day of the quarter is Dec. 11th. Students must have all assignments completed in order to count for this quarter’s grades. Please encourage your child to make up any late assignments.
Can Food Drive: LPA is having a can food drive for families in need. If you can send in any cans with your child it would be greatly appreciated.
denny@lpatucson.org
Newsworthy News
December:
4-Pancake Breakfast with Principal
4-Character Lunch
4-PTO Bingo Night 6:00-7:30
7-10-Holiday Shop
9-Holiday Music Program at Grace Church. 9:15-11:00 a.m.
12-Downtown Christmas Parade
*Two students from our class will be walking in the parade!
16-Report Cards: No lunch or after school
17-1/3- Holiday Break
Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser: Cow calendars will sell for $6.00. Please help LPA by selling some of these wonderful calendars. An order form was sent home with your child this week.
WHAT WE'RE LEARNING:
Spelling/S.S: Students are to be studying the 50 states and where they are located on a US map. They will have a test on all states on Monday, Dec. 7th. They have been practicing the spelling of the states for the last 4 weeks, so spelling will be assessed as well.
A website to help students practice the states is: www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
We are still studying the geography of the United States and learning about mapping skills.
The vocabulary words we have focused on the last 2 weeks have come from our social studies unit:
geography, plain, plateau, cartographer, region, latitude, longitude, axis and equator.
Students have their vocabulary test this Friday.
Math: The students are continuing with fractional concepts as well as division. This week they were introduced to short division, dividing remainders, adding & subtracting whole numbers, fractions and mixed numbers. Students will also begin working with measurement.
Reading: We are well into our literature book, Shiloh. Students have been making connections to the story’s theme and writing about it.
Writing: Students are learning about the different purposes for writing. This week we focused on informational writing. Your child should have given you an invitation he/she created for our holiday music program on Wed., Dec. 9th at Grace Church.
Many thanks to the families of Nolyn Shanks, Joe Doherty, and Marlene Cabrera for providing turkeys for our Thanksgiving Feast! The food was great and we had a grand time!
NOTES FOR PARENTS:
Holiday Music Program: Please join us on Wed. 12/9 from 9:15-11:00 at Grace to the Nations Church to hear LPA students sing wonderful seasonal music.
*Please remind your child to dress nicely that day. Our class is to wear green and red for the performance.
Holiday Shop: On Monday, Dec. 7th, students will have the opportunity to preview gifts for family or friends at our holiday shop. Your child will bring home a list with gifts and prices of the things they would like to purchase. Tuesday, Dec. 8th, will be our buying day. Students may bring money to purchase gifts for family or friends for the holidays on this day.
Markers/colored pencils needed: We are still in need of some classroom markers and colored pencils for our many projects we do in class. If you can provide us any, we would truly appreciate it.
End of Quarter: The last day of the quarter is Dec. 11th. Students must have all assignments completed in order to count for this quarter’s grades. Please encourage your child to make up any late assignments.
Can Food Drive: LPA is having a can food drive for families in need. If you can send in any cans with your child it would be greatly appreciated.
Monday, November 16, 2009
November 13, 2000 Newsletter
from Mrs. Denny's Class
Newsworthy News
November:
9-Gold Canyon Candle Sale
11-Veteran’s Day – No School
13- Boston Market Fundraiser 4-8 pm.
13-5th and 6th Grade Dance
16- Dentist
17- Skate Night 6-8 pm.
24- Thanksgiving Feast
25-27 No School. Thanksgiving Break
30- Chick-Fil-A Calendar Fundraiser
December:
2- $1.00 dress down day
3- PTO meeting 6:30-7:30
4- Pancake breakfast with the principal
4- Bingo night 6 -7:30
7-11 Holiday Shop
10- Cookies with Santa
Business Expo
16 – Report Cards ( ½ day-
No after school)
What We're Learning:
Math: Geometry, long division, fractions and percents.
Reading: Our new literature book is Shiloh by Phylis Reynolds Naylor.
Writing: The persuasive essays arguing for or against a longer school day/year are interesting to read! Our writing for the next 2 weeks will correlate with our literature book, Shiloh.
Science: Skeletal system and human body bones. Students will take their unit exam on Monday. This test will cover vocabulary, bone names and content knowledge. Students should be studying their notes at home.
*Students can practice naming the human body bones on this fun web site: http://www.gamequarium.com/humanbody.html
S.S./Spelling: Geography and the United States continued. This week students have focused on spelling and locating the Southern states.
*Students can practice locating particular states at this fun web site: http://scottbryce.com/
(Once at the site, click on US Geography).
Music: Students continued to practice their song for the Holiday Program which will be on December 9th. We definitely have a musically talented class!
Parent Notes:
Thanksgiving Feast: We will be having our Thanksgiving Feast on November 24th. We can only do this with YOUR help.
The 3rd, 5th and 6th grade classes are responsible for providing cooked turkeys for the feast. Our class needs to provide at least 2 cooked turkeys. If you can provide a cooked, whole turkey (15 + lbs.) by 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 24th, we would be most thankful! Please let me know by Friday, Nov. 20th if you can help.
Colored Markers/Pencils Needed: If you can help provide our class with some new Crayola markers or colored pencils, we could surely use some new ones.
Sketch Books: Just a reminder that some students still need to bring in a sketch book for art class.
Dress Code Reminder: Soon the weather will be cooler, so please remind your child of the school dress code policy.
*Sweaters, sweatshirts and jackets must be of solid color (red, white or navy) without any emblems or writing.
*Undershirts may be worn under the polo shirt, but must adhere to the school colors and cannot be larger than the polo shirt.
Absent Work: If your child is going to be absent due to illness for a few days, I would be happy to put their work up at the front desk for you to pick up. That way your child can start on the make-up work if he/she is still recovering but feeling better.
Progress Reports: We are mid- way through the 2nd quarter. Please look for your child’s progress report, sign it and return it with your child next week.
from Mrs. Denny's Class
Newsworthy News
November:
9-Gold Canyon Candle Sale
11-Veteran’s Day – No School
13- Boston Market Fundraiser 4-8 pm.
13-5th and 6th Grade Dance
16- Dentist
17- Skate Night 6-8 pm.
24- Thanksgiving Feast
25-27 No School. Thanksgiving Break
30- Chick-Fil-A Calendar Fundraiser
December:
2- $1.00 dress down day
3- PTO meeting 6:30-7:30
4- Pancake breakfast with the principal
4- Bingo night 6 -7:30
7-11 Holiday Shop
10- Cookies with Santa
Business Expo
16 – Report Cards ( ½ day-
No after school)
What We're Learning:
Math: Geometry, long division, fractions and percents.
Reading: Our new literature book is Shiloh by Phylis Reynolds Naylor.
Writing: The persuasive essays arguing for or against a longer school day/year are interesting to read! Our writing for the next 2 weeks will correlate with our literature book, Shiloh.
Science: Skeletal system and human body bones. Students will take their unit exam on Monday. This test will cover vocabulary, bone names and content knowledge. Students should be studying their notes at home.
*Students can practice naming the human body bones on this fun web site: http://www.gamequarium.com/humanbody.html
S.S./Spelling: Geography and the United States continued. This week students have focused on spelling and locating the Southern states.
*Students can practice locating particular states at this fun web site: http://scottbryce.com/
(Once at the site, click on US Geography).
Music: Students continued to practice their song for the Holiday Program which will be on December 9th. We definitely have a musically talented class!
Parent Notes:
Thanksgiving Feast: We will be having our Thanksgiving Feast on November 24th. We can only do this with YOUR help.
The 3rd, 5th and 6th grade classes are responsible for providing cooked turkeys for the feast. Our class needs to provide at least 2 cooked turkeys. If you can provide a cooked, whole turkey (15 + lbs.) by 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 24th, we would be most thankful! Please let me know by Friday, Nov. 20th if you can help.
Colored Markers/Pencils Needed: If you can help provide our class with some new Crayola markers or colored pencils, we could surely use some new ones.
Sketch Books: Just a reminder that some students still need to bring in a sketch book for art class.
Dress Code Reminder: Soon the weather will be cooler, so please remind your child of the school dress code policy.
*Sweaters, sweatshirts and jackets must be of solid color (red, white or navy) without any emblems or writing.
*Undershirts may be worn under the polo shirt, but must adhere to the school colors and cannot be larger than the polo shirt.
Absent Work: If your child is going to be absent due to illness for a few days, I would be happy to put their work up at the front desk for you to pick up. That way your child can start on the make-up work if he/she is still recovering but feeling better.
Progress Reports: We are mid- way through the 2nd quarter. Please look for your child’s progress report, sign it and return it with your child next week.
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