News from Mrs. Denny’s Class
September 17, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org
Curriculum News
Students should have been studying their multiplication facts this week. They were tested on those facts this Friday.
We continue to work on our math concepts. Subtracting larger numbers with borrowing continues to be a focus. We are also working on solving mathematical story problems and problems with missing addends.
We continue to read and write about the City of Ember. Students are working on “painting a picture” for their audience when they write. They are also working on using specific details to communicate clearly.
In social studies, students took a S.S. quiz on the concepts learned in their S.S. Weekly newspaper.
In science, we have been discussing inventors and their inventions. Students will be assigned a specific inventor to research and will write a research report to share with the class.
We’ve been playing some spelling games in class to help students master their weekly spelling words before the Friday test. Please encourage your child to log on to spellingcity.com to prepare for their test.
Ms Russell, our counselor, visited again on Thursday. She worked with the students on the meaning of integrity. Entertainment Books: Please return any unsold Entertainment books to school. These books need to be turned into the company.
Notes to Parents
Box Tops: The classrooms are having a contest to see who can bring in the most box tops. Please give any box tops to your child, so we can count them toward our box top amount.
Progress Reports: Thank you to all who signed and returned the progress report! I am still waiting for a few more. For those wanting a conference, I will make appointments on Wed., Oct. 6th. Please contact me if you’d like to set up a time.
Independent Reading: Please help your child remember to read each evening (at least 20 minutes), record the # of minutes on their reading calendar and write on their home reading log. This assignment is a nightly homework assignment. Students will be counting up how many minutes they read each month and graphing their progress at the end of every month.
Detention: Please remember that each time your child fails to turn in all homework assignments on a given day or has missing work 2 days in a row, they will have after school detention from 3:30-4:30 that day. Your child will call to notify you of the consequence. There is no detention on Wednesdays, so detention from that day must be served on Thursday. Most of the class is doing a fabulous job with homework responsibility!
Important Dates:
September
20- Dentist
21- Skate Night
24- Boston Market Fundraiser
4 p.m. to close
24- Student Council “Back to School” Dance
27- Great America Cookie Sale
October
6-Dress Down Day for $1.00
7- 40th Day of School
11- Dentist
13- Grandparents’ Day
13- Report cards home. Half day with no lunch or after-school activities.
14 &15- Fall Break. No School.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
News from Mrs. Denny’s Class
September 10, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org
CONGRATULATIONS to:
Haylee Minier and Alexis Ortega for being selected to represent our class in student council!
Curriculum News:
Students will take their 2nd unit test in Math. We are still practicing multiplication facts and will continue to focus on subtraction facts as well. Remind your child to practice using the fun web sites I sent home (find the links on my teacher blog).
Students will have a vocabulary quiz next week. Our new words are: cartographer, cartography, opponent, landform, resonant, sum, difference, product, factor, innovation, innovative, longitude and latitude. Students will always be given advanced notice of a quiz or test.
In Reading, students are still enjoying the The City of Ember. We concentrated on the elements of setting this week.
In writing, we are learning how to write descriptive paragraphs. Students are being guided in “painting a picture” for their reader.
In Science, we started discussions about inventions and famous inventors.
In Social Studies, students have been learning a lot about geography and the 7 continents.
Mrs. Russell came to our room this Thursday. She focused on goal setting, moods and body language.
Progress Reports: Next week your child will bring home his/her progress report. Please discuss your child’s areas of strength and weakness. I am asking that you sign the form and return it with your child by next Friday.
Please keep in mind that we have only been in school for one month, and I am still getting to know your child’s strengths and weaknesses. The progress report will reflect core subject areas.
*Due to late work and absences requiring make up work, many students need to only turn in work on time for improvement to be shown.
Responsibility: Now that the students are in 5th grade, I have been talking with them about being responsible for their work. Many students will finish an in- class assignment and never hand it in, or will complete an assignment in the wrong notebook or never bring back a homework assignment. They know that this greatly impacts their grade. Receiving an “F” in a subject due to missing assignments or not following instructions is definitely avoidable.
I have told the students that school is their job- just like we as adults have jobs. They need to take responsibility for their own work.
This & That: Please take time to read the school newspaper “The Link,” which should come home at the beginning of every week. Look for it in your child’s homework folder.
Also please don’t forget to ask your child for our classroom newsletter which comes home every Friday.
Important Dates:September
10-Mid-quarter ends
17-Character movie in library 1:30
20-Dentist on Campus
21-Skate Night 6-8 p.m.
24-Boston Market Fundraiser
October
1-Movie Night
7-40th Day of School!
11-Order Halloween Grams
13- End of 1st Quarter.
½ day. No lunch or after school
Report cards home
14 & 15-Fall Break
September 10, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org
CONGRATULATIONS to:
Haylee Minier and Alexis Ortega for being selected to represent our class in student council!
Curriculum News:
Students will take their 2nd unit test in Math. We are still practicing multiplication facts and will continue to focus on subtraction facts as well. Remind your child to practice using the fun web sites I sent home (find the links on my teacher blog).
Students will have a vocabulary quiz next week. Our new words are: cartographer, cartography, opponent, landform, resonant, sum, difference, product, factor, innovation, innovative, longitude and latitude. Students will always be given advanced notice of a quiz or test.
In Reading, students are still enjoying the The City of Ember. We concentrated on the elements of setting this week.
In writing, we are learning how to write descriptive paragraphs. Students are being guided in “painting a picture” for their reader.
In Science, we started discussions about inventions and famous inventors.
In Social Studies, students have been learning a lot about geography and the 7 continents.
Mrs. Russell came to our room this Thursday. She focused on goal setting, moods and body language.
Progress Reports: Next week your child will bring home his/her progress report. Please discuss your child’s areas of strength and weakness. I am asking that you sign the form and return it with your child by next Friday.
Please keep in mind that we have only been in school for one month, and I am still getting to know your child’s strengths and weaknesses. The progress report will reflect core subject areas.
*Due to late work and absences requiring make up work, many students need to only turn in work on time for improvement to be shown.
Responsibility: Now that the students are in 5th grade, I have been talking with them about being responsible for their work. Many students will finish an in- class assignment and never hand it in, or will complete an assignment in the wrong notebook or never bring back a homework assignment. They know that this greatly impacts their grade. Receiving an “F” in a subject due to missing assignments or not following instructions is definitely avoidable.
I have told the students that school is their job- just like we as adults have jobs. They need to take responsibility for their own work.
This & That: Please take time to read the school newspaper “The Link,” which should come home at the beginning of every week. Look for it in your child’s homework folder.
Also please don’t forget to ask your child for our classroom newsletter which comes home every Friday.
Important Dates:September
10-Mid-quarter ends
17-Character movie in library 1:30
20-Dentist on Campus
21-Skate Night 6-8 p.m.
24-Boston Market Fundraiser
October
1-Movie Night
7-40th Day of School!
11-Order Halloween Grams
13- End of 1st Quarter.
½ day. No lunch or after school
Report cards home
14 & 15-Fall Break
Friday, September 3, 2010
September 3rd Classroom News
Hello to 5th grade families! We had a great week of learning. Please encourage your child to stay on top of his/her assignments. Once they fall behind, it takes great effort to catch up. I hope you all have a wonderful, restful 3-day weekend.
Curriculum News:
Math: Students are still working on memorizing their subtraction facts. Another subtraction test was administered on Friday. We will begin working on multiplication facts. I will mix in subtraction facts along the way for continual practice.
Spelling: Students should be practicing their spelling words at home by completing their spelling packet. I have also asked them to have someone at home quiz them on their words so they will “ace” their spelling test on Fridays. They can also use the computer to practice their words. A great web site is www.spellingcity.com. Students type in their words and then can play word games or can be quizzed on their words. (You can access spelling city through my teacher blog as well.)
There will be no spelling list next week due to a shortened week
Reading: We are really enjoying The City of Ember. We are continuing to learn reading and writing strategies using this literature book. This week we have written literature responses and discussed character traits and setting.
In Social Studies: We have an informative and current social studies newspaper we will be using this year that is aligned with the state standards. Most of our lessons will be guided by our newspaper. Students will be bringing these home as we complete them. I think you will be impressed with the format.
Mrs. Russell, our school counselor, visited us on Thursday. Her
lesson focused on self assessment…behavior, academics and moods.
Science: We will kick off science with an invention unit. We will be discussing the character traits of inventors, such as openness, skepticism, integrity and tolerance. Thank you to all who were able to make it to open house. It was so nice getting to know you better
Notes to Parents:
Homework: As I mentioned previously, students will have math, a spelling packet (due at the end of the week) and independent reading for homework each evening. Occasionally students will need to complete something we started in class for homework as well.
We have discussed the importance of using planners to record assignments and then checking that planner each night as a reminder of what to do. Please allow your child at least an hour each evening to complete their homework in a quiet place. They know that when an assignment is late, points are taken off which results in a lower grade.
Blog: I am pleased to announce that you can read our classroom newsletter electronically. Each week I will place the newsletter on my teacher blog. You will find the blog by visiting the La Paloma Academy web site at (www.lpatucson.org). Click on “Mrs. Denny 5th Grade.” From my teacher home page, you will find a link to the blog. I will continue to send home a hard copy as well.
Detention: Due to many students not handing in homework, I am initiating a new rule. If your child comes to school without their homework, or incomplete homework, you will be notified that they will be in after school detention.
Child Information Sheet:
Thank you to those who returned the child information sheet that I sent home in the summer letter. If you have not yet filled out the informational form on your child, I would still love to have it. Please send it to school with your child in a sealed envelope.
Student Weekly Report: On Fridays, students will fill out a weekly report to let you know how their week was in school. Listed on this report will be any assignments turned in late for the week, as well as any assignments that were not turned in at all. Please discuss the report with your child, sign it and have your child return it on Monday along with their Friday Folder. There is a place for you to add any comments if you wish. Thank you for taking the time to read and discuss the Student Report you’re your child. This is an assignment that they earn homework points for when returned.
Incentives: Thank you to those of you who volunteered to send in treats for incentives. I would love for you to send in anything store bought. Packages of gummy bears, candy, or small treat bags are some ideas. We are also in need of fun little prizes to add to the prize box that students can purchase with Star Student Tickets that they have earned. Many prizes can come from the dollar store. Some ideas might be fun pens or pencils, small games or puzzles, stickers, small supplies to use in the classroom, etc.
Newsworthy Notes
September
6- No School. Labor Day
8- Entertainment Book Sale Ends
13- Mid-Quarter
20- Dentist
21- Skate Night 6-8 p.m.
24- Boston Market Fundraiser
27- Cookie Sale Begins
Congratulations to Gigi Adduci for winning the Trustworthy Character Drawing. She will attend lunch with the principal!
Curriculum News:
Math: Students are still working on memorizing their subtraction facts. Another subtraction test was administered on Friday. We will begin working on multiplication facts. I will mix in subtraction facts along the way for continual practice.
Spelling: Students should be practicing their spelling words at home by completing their spelling packet. I have also asked them to have someone at home quiz them on their words so they will “ace” their spelling test on Fridays. They can also use the computer to practice their words. A great web site is www.spellingcity.com. Students type in their words and then can play word games or can be quizzed on their words. (You can access spelling city through my teacher blog as well.)
There will be no spelling list next week due to a shortened week
Reading: We are really enjoying The City of Ember. We are continuing to learn reading and writing strategies using this literature book. This week we have written literature responses and discussed character traits and setting.
In Social Studies: We have an informative and current social studies newspaper we will be using this year that is aligned with the state standards. Most of our lessons will be guided by our newspaper. Students will be bringing these home as we complete them. I think you will be impressed with the format.
Mrs. Russell, our school counselor, visited us on Thursday. Her
lesson focused on self assessment…behavior, academics and moods.
Science: We will kick off science with an invention unit. We will be discussing the character traits of inventors, such as openness, skepticism, integrity and tolerance. Thank you to all who were able to make it to open house. It was so nice getting to know you better
Notes to Parents:
Homework: As I mentioned previously, students will have math, a spelling packet (due at the end of the week) and independent reading for homework each evening. Occasionally students will need to complete something we started in class for homework as well.
We have discussed the importance of using planners to record assignments and then checking that planner each night as a reminder of what to do. Please allow your child at least an hour each evening to complete their homework in a quiet place. They know that when an assignment is late, points are taken off which results in a lower grade.
Blog: I am pleased to announce that you can read our classroom newsletter electronically. Each week I will place the newsletter on my teacher blog. You will find the blog by visiting the La Paloma Academy web site at (www.lpatucson.org). Click on “Mrs. Denny 5th Grade.” From my teacher home page, you will find a link to the blog. I will continue to send home a hard copy as well.
Detention: Due to many students not handing in homework, I am initiating a new rule. If your child comes to school without their homework, or incomplete homework, you will be notified that they will be in after school detention.
Child Information Sheet:
Thank you to those who returned the child information sheet that I sent home in the summer letter. If you have not yet filled out the informational form on your child, I would still love to have it. Please send it to school with your child in a sealed envelope.
Student Weekly Report: On Fridays, students will fill out a weekly report to let you know how their week was in school. Listed on this report will be any assignments turned in late for the week, as well as any assignments that were not turned in at all. Please discuss the report with your child, sign it and have your child return it on Monday along with their Friday Folder. There is a place for you to add any comments if you wish. Thank you for taking the time to read and discuss the Student Report you’re your child. This is an assignment that they earn homework points for when returned.
Incentives: Thank you to those of you who volunteered to send in treats for incentives. I would love for you to send in anything store bought. Packages of gummy bears, candy, or small treat bags are some ideas. We are also in need of fun little prizes to add to the prize box that students can purchase with Star Student Tickets that they have earned. Many prizes can come from the dollar store. Some ideas might be fun pens or pencils, small games or puzzles, stickers, small supplies to use in the classroom, etc.
Newsworthy Notes
September
6- No School. Labor Day
8- Entertainment Book Sale Ends
13- Mid-Quarter
20- Dentist
21- Skate Night 6-8 p.m.
24- Boston Market Fundraiser
27- Cookie Sale Begins
Congratulations to Gigi Adduci for winning the Trustworthy Character Drawing. She will attend lunch with the principal!
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