Academics:
Reading/Writing: We have finished our poetry unit. Students had fun reading and writing a variety of poetry. They wrote poems using similies and metaphors. They also wrote couplets, triplets, Cinquains, Haikus, Limericks and Free Verse poems.
Students are also being tested in reading this week and will complete a writing assessment next week.
Spelling: This week’s words focused on words with dipthongs and digraphs.
Vocabulary: Students took a vocabulary test on Friday.
Math:
Saxon Math concepts this week: prime numbers, improper fractions, reducing fractions, greatest common factors, and geometrical shapes. We continue to review decimals, graphing, fractions and percents. We are also beginning to review math concepts in preparation for the AIMS test in April.
Science Fair: We have finished sharing the science fair display boards. They were all excellent! Thank you, parents, for the time and effort you put in to help your child complete his/her project.
Students received 3 separate grades for this long term project:
-They received points for meeting their deadlines along the way.
-They received points for a completed science notebook/
journal with all of their science experiment notes.
-They also received a grade for having all parts of the scientific method portrayed on their display board.
Congratulations to Ethan Altamirano for winning 1st place in our classroom.
S.S./Counseling: Mrs. Russell continues to work with the students on making good choices.
Notes to Parents:
Fieldtrip: Thank you to Mrs. Adduci, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Velarde and Mrs. Ortega for escorting students to the rodeo! We had a great time and learned what it means to “Cowboy Up!”
Poetry Books: All 5th grade poetry books have been sent to Student Treasures Publishing Co. Those students who finished their book and turned in a parent form will receive a free copy of their book sometime in May.
Reminder: Grade books will close next Friday, March 11th in order to prepare grades for the 3rd quarter report cards. If your child has late work, those assignments must still be completed, and the missing assignment will be reflected in the 3rd quarter grades.
Can you help? We are still in desperate need of Kleenex, markers and colored pencils.
Thank you to Alex Phillips and Timothy Pate for making a donation
Important Dates
March:
4- Pancake Breakfast with
principal
11- Character Lunch & Movie
11- End of Quarter: All work must be in.
14- Dentist
16- Report Card Day: ½ Day with No lunch or after school
17-20- Spring Break
22- Cookie Dough Delivered
22- Skate Night 6-8 p.m.
25- Mother/Son Luau
29- Spring pictures. These will only be taken for those who want to order pictures.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
February 18-Classroom News
ACADEMICS:
Math-decimals,improper fractions, measurement (metric and customary)
Reading/Writing-Poetry has been the focus this week. Students are working hard to get all of their poetry written so they can create their poetry book that will get published.
Please return the poetry form indicating "yes" that you would like to purchase an additional poetry book of your child's poem OR "no" you will not purchase an additional book. We are unable to get the free books unless EVERYONE returns the form. Thank you for your help.
S.S.-Character counts lessons on the caring pillar. We have also been working on treating others with respect and talking to one another respectfully.
Students have been reading about Native American cultures.
Science-Wow! What fun to see how much learning occurred by going through the scientific method. Thank you parents for your role in helping your child succeed at this long term project! The science fair display boards look great!
Congratulations to the students who completed their science fair experiment and got everything turned in. The science fair project, journal and turn in date points will make up the 3rd trimester science grade.
Spelling- Words with silent letters and the schwa sound.
Vocabulary-Our new words are considerate, compassionate, metric system, customary system, insatiable, flashback, foreshadowing and chronological.
Notes for Parents:
Fieldtrip:Our fieldtrip to the rodeo is next Tuesday, Feb. 22. Please sign and return the permission slip by Monday. Students are allowed to wear jeans with a La Paloma shirt that day. Remember our rodeo break is Feb. 24-27th.
Counselor: Mrs. Russell began a career unit.
Important Dates:
February
22-Rodeo Fieldtrip
23-Grandparents Day k-3 All students may wear western attire.
24-27-Rodeo Break
ACADEMICS:
Math-decimals,improper fractions, measurement (metric and customary)
Reading/Writing-Poetry has been the focus this week. Students are working hard to get all of their poetry written so they can create their poetry book that will get published.
Please return the poetry form indicating "yes" that you would like to purchase an additional poetry book of your child's poem OR "no" you will not purchase an additional book. We are unable to get the free books unless EVERYONE returns the form. Thank you for your help.
S.S.-Character counts lessons on the caring pillar. We have also been working on treating others with respect and talking to one another respectfully.
Students have been reading about Native American cultures.
Science-Wow! What fun to see how much learning occurred by going through the scientific method. Thank you parents for your role in helping your child succeed at this long term project! The science fair display boards look great!
Congratulations to the students who completed their science fair experiment and got everything turned in. The science fair project, journal and turn in date points will make up the 3rd trimester science grade.
Spelling- Words with silent letters and the schwa sound.
Vocabulary-Our new words are considerate, compassionate, metric system, customary system, insatiable, flashback, foreshadowing and chronological.
Notes for Parents:
Fieldtrip:Our fieldtrip to the rodeo is next Tuesday, Feb. 22. Please sign and return the permission slip by Monday. Students are allowed to wear jeans with a La Paloma shirt that day. Remember our rodeo break is Feb. 24-27th.
Counselor: Mrs. Russell began a career unit.
Important Dates:
February
22-Rodeo Fieldtrip
23-Grandparents Day k-3 All students may wear western attire.
24-27-Rodeo Break
Thursday, February 10, 2011
ACADEMICS:
Reading/Writing: Poetry, Poetry, Poetry.
Spelling: Two syllable words and words with the schwa sound.
Vocabulary: Students were tested on poetry terminology this week. Next week will bring new words.
Math:
Saxon Math concepts this week: 2 and 3-digit multiplication and division review, decimals, measurement, and mathematical vocabulary. We will continue to review math concepts in preparation for the AIMS test in April.
Reminder: Please encourage your child to correct math homework errors. Students 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: Student display boards are due Feb. 17th. The projects will be judged on Feb. 19th.
If your child’s experiment gets selected to go on to the Southern Arizona Science Fair competition (Sarsef), we will send home notification.
S.S: Settling America and American Indians was our focus this week.
Counseling: Students in our room have been having a lot of conflict, so Mrs. Russell talked with the students about feelings and respect.
She then conducted a lesson on internet safety.
Love of Reading Week: We have had a fun week. Mr. Rubasch and a guest reader from 92.9 The Mountain read some of their favorite books to the class. Students also had a read-in on Tuesday while wearing their favorite pajamas. On Thursday, students shared their favorite poem with other staff members during our Poem in a Pocket event.
NOTES TO PARENTS:
Progress Reports: Please make sure you read, sign, and return your child’s progress report. Thank you!
Student Reports: Please make sure you read & sign your child’s student report each Friday. It is due the following week. If it is not turned in the following week, your child will lose Friday Fun Time.
Can you help? We are in need of Kleenex, markers, colored pencils and colored correcting pens (green, purple, blue, etc).
Many students need to replace their 2 pocket folders. At this point in the year, many are ripped and tattered. Please send in 2-3 of any color. Thank you for your help.
Dress Code: Please review the school dress code policy with your child. Many are wearing sweatshirts that do not conform to dress code. Sweatshirts need to be solid in color (red, white or blue) with not emblems or writing on them. Students must wear a collared shirt underneath.
IMPORTANT DATES:
February:
14- Dentist
17- Science Fair Project Due!
18- Science Fair Judging
18-Dance
22-Rodeo Field trip (Chaperones: Adduci, Smith and Velarde)
24-27- Rodeo Break. No School
**Talent Show Auditions in Feb.
Science Fair Deadlines:
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/19- LPA Science Fair Judging
Reading/Writing: Poetry, Poetry, Poetry.
Spelling: Two syllable words and words with the schwa sound.
Vocabulary: Students were tested on poetry terminology this week. Next week will bring new words.
Math:
Saxon Math concepts this week: 2 and 3-digit multiplication and division review, decimals, measurement, and mathematical vocabulary. We will continue to review math concepts in preparation for the AIMS test in April.
Reminder: Please encourage your child to correct math homework errors. Students 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: Student display boards are due Feb. 17th. The projects will be judged on Feb. 19th.
If your child’s experiment gets selected to go on to the Southern Arizona Science Fair competition (Sarsef), we will send home notification.
S.S: Settling America and American Indians was our focus this week.
Counseling: Students in our room have been having a lot of conflict, so Mrs. Russell talked with the students about feelings and respect.
She then conducted a lesson on internet safety.
Love of Reading Week: We have had a fun week. Mr. Rubasch and a guest reader from 92.9 The Mountain read some of their favorite books to the class. Students also had a read-in on Tuesday while wearing their favorite pajamas. On Thursday, students shared their favorite poem with other staff members during our Poem in a Pocket event.
NOTES TO PARENTS:
Progress Reports: Please make sure you read, sign, and return your child’s progress report. Thank you!
Student Reports: Please make sure you read & sign your child’s student report each Friday. It is due the following week. If it is not turned in the following week, your child will lose Friday Fun Time.
Can you help? We are in need of Kleenex, markers, colored pencils and colored correcting pens (green, purple, blue, etc).
Many students need to replace their 2 pocket folders. At this point in the year, many are ripped and tattered. Please send in 2-3 of any color. Thank you for your help.
Dress Code: Please review the school dress code policy with your child. Many are wearing sweatshirts that do not conform to dress code. Sweatshirts need to be solid in color (red, white or blue) with not emblems or writing on them. Students must wear a collared shirt underneath.
IMPORTANT DATES:
February:
14- Dentist
17- Science Fair Project Due!
18- Science Fair Judging
18-Dance
22-Rodeo Field trip (Chaperones: Adduci, Smith and Velarde)
24-27- Rodeo Break. No School
**Talent Show Auditions in Feb.
Science Fair Deadlines:
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/19- LPA Science Fair Judging
Thursday, February 3, 2011
CLASSROOM NEWS-FEBRUARY 4, 2011
Reading/Writing: We began a poetry unit and students are reading and writing various types of poems. All of their efforts will culminate in a published, hard-bound book.
Students earned the opportunity to watch the movie, Shiloh on Friday. They are excited to compare the book they read to the movie.
Book Report: All mystery book reports should have been turned in by Friday. We will be sharing them next week.
Spelling: The unit this week focused on multi-syllabic words. Students learned the rules for dividing words into syllables. Each Monday, students receive a spelling packet to practice the spelling concepts throughout the week. Remind your child to also log onto spellingcity.com to practice their words for the week. You can also access that site through my teacher blog.
Vocabulary: Our new vocabulary words come from our poetry unit: stanza, rhyme, rhythm, accent, metaphor, similie, poem.
The test will be next Friday.
Math:
Saxon Math concepts this week: Review of 2 and 3-digit multiplication and division, decimals, converting fractions to percentages. Please encourage your child to correct math homework errors. Students 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: This week students should have all their data collected from their experiment. They were to analyze their data and figure out a way to present that data on their display board, perhaps with a chart or graph. Students should also have their conclusion written. The next steps will be to write up the 250 word abstract and create the display board. The science project is due Thursday, Feb. 17th. The projects will be judged on Friday, Feb. 18th.
Counseling: Mrs. Russell worked on anger management with our class this week.
NOTES FOR PARENTS:
Valentine Celebration: We will have a valentine celebration on Monday, Feb. 14th. Students should decorate a valentine box and bring it to school by Friday, Feb. 11th. Students will be given a class roster so they may address their Valentine cards.
If you can send in any snacks, treats or drinks for our celebration, we would be most grateful.
Love of Reading: Love of reading week is Feb. 7-11. We have a lot planned for that week. We will have guest readers, a pajama day, a poetry day, and other fun activities.
Mid-Quarter Grades: Mid-quarter ends February 4th. Progress reports will come home Feb. 7th. If your child has a low grade in a subject, remind him/her to turn in any missing assignments, use the assignment planner on a daily basis, and be an active participant in class. He/she can improve grades by being a conscientious student.
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.
Blog: If by chance your child does not bring home the classroom newsletter on Friday, check my teacher blog to stay up to date with classroom information. Go to the LPA website (lpatucson.org), click on teachers, then on central campus, click on Mrs. Denny and then onto blogspot.
Reminder: Please allow your child to remain in class until 3:15 each day. 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.
IMPORTANT DATES:
February:
4- Mid-Quarter ends
Character Lunch
Character Movie
7-Mid-Quarter grades
7- Love of Reading Week Begins
14- Dentist
16- End of cookie dough fundraiser
17- Science Fair Project Sign-In
18- Science Fair Judging
18- 5-8 Grade Dance
24-27- Rodeo Break. No School
**Talent Show Auditions in Feb.
Science Fair Deadlines:
2/4- Conclusion Due
2/11- Written Abstract Due
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/18- LPA Science Fair Judging
* Note: the data analysis due date was removed. It will be done in the abstract.
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Reading/Writing: We began a poetry unit and students are reading and writing various types of poems. All of their efforts will culminate in a published, hard-bound book.
Students earned the opportunity to watch the movie, Shiloh on Friday. They are excited to compare the book they read to the movie.
Book Report: All mystery book reports should have been turned in by Friday. We will be sharing them next week.
Spelling: The unit this week focused on multi-syllabic words. Students learned the rules for dividing words into syllables. Each Monday, students receive a spelling packet to practice the spelling concepts throughout the week. Remind your child to also log onto spellingcity.com to practice their words for the week. You can also access that site through my teacher blog.
Vocabulary: Our new vocabulary words come from our poetry unit: stanza, rhyme, rhythm, accent, metaphor, similie, poem.
The test will be next Friday.
Math:
Saxon Math concepts this week: Review of 2 and 3-digit multiplication and division, decimals, converting fractions to percentages. Please encourage your child to correct math homework errors. Students 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: This week students should have all their data collected from their experiment. They were to analyze their data and figure out a way to present that data on their display board, perhaps with a chart or graph. Students should also have their conclusion written. The next steps will be to write up the 250 word abstract and create the display board. The science project is due Thursday, Feb. 17th. The projects will be judged on Friday, Feb. 18th.
Counseling: Mrs. Russell worked on anger management with our class this week.
NOTES FOR PARENTS:
Valentine Celebration: We will have a valentine celebration on Monday, Feb. 14th. Students should decorate a valentine box and bring it to school by Friday, Feb. 11th. Students will be given a class roster so they may address their Valentine cards.
If you can send in any snacks, treats or drinks for our celebration, we would be most grateful.
Love of Reading: Love of reading week is Feb. 7-11. We have a lot planned for that week. We will have guest readers, a pajama day, a poetry day, and other fun activities.
Mid-Quarter Grades: Mid-quarter ends February 4th. Progress reports will come home Feb. 7th. If your child has a low grade in a subject, remind him/her to turn in any missing assignments, use the assignment planner on a daily basis, and be an active participant in class. He/she can improve grades by being a conscientious student.
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.
Blog: If by chance your child does not bring home the classroom newsletter on Friday, check my teacher blog to stay up to date with classroom information. Go to the LPA website (lpatucson.org), click on teachers, then on central campus, click on Mrs. Denny and then onto blogspot.
Reminder: Please allow your child to remain in class until 3:15 each day. 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.
IMPORTANT DATES:
February:
4- Mid-Quarter ends
Character Lunch
Character Movie
7-Mid-Quarter grades
7- Love of Reading Week Begins
14- Dentist
16- End of cookie dough fundraiser
17- Science Fair Project Sign-In
18- Science Fair Judging
18- 5-8 Grade Dance
24-27- Rodeo Break. No School
**Talent Show Auditions in Feb.
Science Fair Deadlines:
2/4- Conclusion Due
2/11- Written Abstract Due
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/18- LPA Science Fair Judging
* Note: the data analysis due date was removed. It will be done in the abstract.
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Friday, January 28, 2011
January 28, 2011 Classroom News
Academics:
Reading/Writing: Students are reading their literature book, Shiloh. They are making connections and writing in their literature logs.
Book Report: The genre for the book report is mystery. The book report is due Friday, February 4th. 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 the /sh/ sound as well as specific endings.
Giovana Almaguer did a great job representing our class in the all-school spelling bee this week.
Math:
Saxon Math concepts this week: 2 and 3-digit multiplication, long division, fractions, decimals 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: In order to practice the scientific method, students conducted a bubble gum experiment this week. They loved being able to test different brands of gum.
Science Fair: 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. They will also need to make their conclusions. The completed project and display board are due Thurs., Feb. 17th. You many pre-order the display board for $5.00 at the front office. The deadline to order is next week.
S.S.- Students learned about keeping an open-mind and the consequences of first impressions in our “fairness” lesson this week. They interviewed a partner, analyzed what they learned, and drew a portrait of their classmate.
Counseling: Mrs. Russell worked on respect and safety with students this week. Students planned and acted out skits.
Notes to Parents:
Blog: Please remember that you can always check my teacher blog to stay up to date with classroom information. Go to http://mrsdenny.blogspot.com
Fieldtrip: We will be taking a trip to the rodeo on Tuesday, Feb. 22nd. We will need 3 volunteers. Your child will bring home a permission slip in the near future.
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 be collecting data. There is still time to re-test if results seem a bit skewed.
Love of Reading: Love of reading week is Feb. 7-14. 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 and character, etc. We will be in need of some donated snacks. Your child may ask you about this.
Mid-Quarter: Now is the time to encourage your child to work hard to keep up with their grades. Mid-quarter ends February 4th. Progress reports will come home Feb.7th.
Important Dates:
February:
2- Duds for Dollars-$1.00
4- Character Lunch/Movie
4- Mid Quarter ends
7-14- Love of Reading Week Begins
14-Dentist
17- Science Fair Project turned in
18- Student Council Dance
18- Science Fair Judging
23- Grandparents Day K-3
24-27- Rodeo Break. No School
**Talent Show Auditions in Feb.
Science Fair Deadlines:
1/31- Experiment Completed
2/2- Data Due
2/4- Conclusion Due
2/8-Analysis Due
2/11-Abstract Due
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/19- LPA Science Fair Judging
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Reading/Writing: Students are reading their literature book, Shiloh. They are making connections and writing in their literature logs.
Book Report: The genre for the book report is mystery. The book report is due Friday, February 4th. 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 the /sh/ sound as well as specific endings.
Giovana Almaguer did a great job representing our class in the all-school spelling bee this week.
Math:
Saxon Math concepts this week: 2 and 3-digit multiplication, long division, fractions, decimals 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: In order to practice the scientific method, students conducted a bubble gum experiment this week. They loved being able to test different brands of gum.
Science Fair: 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. They will also need to make their conclusions. The completed project and display board are due Thurs., Feb. 17th. You many pre-order the display board for $5.00 at the front office. The deadline to order is next week.
S.S.- Students learned about keeping an open-mind and the consequences of first impressions in our “fairness” lesson this week. They interviewed a partner, analyzed what they learned, and drew a portrait of their classmate.
Counseling: Mrs. Russell worked on respect and safety with students this week. Students planned and acted out skits.
Notes to Parents:
Blog: Please remember that you can always check my teacher blog to stay up to date with classroom information. Go to http://mrsdenny.blogspot.com
Fieldtrip: We will be taking a trip to the rodeo on Tuesday, Feb. 22nd. We will need 3 volunteers. Your child will bring home a permission slip in the near future.
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 be collecting data. There is still time to re-test if results seem a bit skewed.
Love of Reading: Love of reading week is Feb. 7-14. 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 and character, etc. We will be in need of some donated snacks. Your child may ask you about this.
Mid-Quarter: Now is the time to encourage your child to work hard to keep up with their grades. Mid-quarter ends February 4th. Progress reports will come home Feb.7th.
Important Dates:
February:
2- Duds for Dollars-$1.00
4- Character Lunch/Movie
4- Mid Quarter ends
7-14- Love of Reading Week Begins
14-Dentist
17- Science Fair Project turned in
18- Student Council Dance
18- Science Fair Judging
23- Grandparents Day K-3
24-27- Rodeo Break. No School
**Talent Show Auditions in Feb.
Science Fair Deadlines:
1/31- Experiment Completed
2/2- Data Due
2/4- Conclusion Due
2/8-Analysis Due
2/11-Abstract Due
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/19- LPA Science Fair Judging
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
January 21st Classroom News
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 folders with parent response form returned to school now, please.
Reading: Students continue to read Shiloh by Barbara Parks. Our focus this week was point of view.
Book Report: The mystery book report is due Feb. 4th. 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. I will need the library books back before the due date…so read, read, read!
Vocabulary: Vocabulary test will be Friday, Jan. 28th. The words to study are hypothesis, procedure, data, variable, conclusion, and scientific method.
Math: Concepts this week include: Expressing numbers using decimals, comparing decimals and fractions, 2 and 3-digit multiplication and division.
Science Fair: Students should be following the due date calendar and completing the requirements for each deadline. The next deadline is Feb. 1st . 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 Thurs., Feb. 17th.
Mrs. Russell: In light of the Tucson tragedy, our school counselor discussed safety and safe behaviors.
S.S.- Most of the state ABC books have been handed in. We are nearly through all of the state tourism speeches. What fun facts students learned about our 50 states.
Parent Notes:
Thank you again to those who chaperoned our fieldtrip to Lakeside Park. Our next fieldtrip will be to the rodeo on Tues., Feb. 22nd.
Fairness is our character trait this month. Students will be learning what being fair means and how to have an open mind.
Detention: 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, please remember that 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. They can also be found at office supply stores and Walgreens.
Book Order Forms: Scholastic book order forms went home last week. If your child would like to order books, please turn in the form and money by Monday, Jan. 24.
Love of Reading: Love of reading week is Feb. 7-11. 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!
*Thanks to Alex and his family for all the extra school supplies!
*Talent Show Auditions in Feb.
Important Dates:
January:
21- Daddy-Daughter Dance 7-9
24- 100th Day of School. Special activities will take place. Free Dress Down.
25- 3rd-8th School wide Spelling Bee
*Talent Show Sign-up in January
February:
2- $1.00 Duds for Dollars dress down day
4- Mid Quarter ends
Character Lunch & Character Movie
7- Love of Reading Week Begins
Mid-quarter grades go home
11- Valentine Dance 5th-8th grades
6:30-8:00 pm
14- Dentist
16- End of cookie dough fundraiser
17- Science Fair Project Due
18- Science Fair Judging
19- Science Fair Judging
24&27- 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 folders with parent response form returned to school now, please.
Reading: Students continue to read Shiloh by Barbara Parks. Our focus this week was point of view.
Book Report: The mystery book report is due Feb. 4th. 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. I will need the library books back before the due date…so read, read, read!
Vocabulary: Vocabulary test will be Friday, Jan. 28th. The words to study are hypothesis, procedure, data, variable, conclusion, and scientific method.
Math: Concepts this week include: Expressing numbers using decimals, comparing decimals and fractions, 2 and 3-digit multiplication and division.
Science Fair: Students should be following the due date calendar and completing the requirements for each deadline. The next deadline is Feb. 1st . 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 Thurs., Feb. 17th.
Mrs. Russell: In light of the Tucson tragedy, our school counselor discussed safety and safe behaviors.
S.S.- Most of the state ABC books have been handed in. We are nearly through all of the state tourism speeches. What fun facts students learned about our 50 states.
Parent Notes:
Thank you again to those who chaperoned our fieldtrip to Lakeside Park. Our next fieldtrip will be to the rodeo on Tues., Feb. 22nd.
Fairness is our character trait this month. Students will be learning what being fair means and how to have an open mind.
Detention: 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, please remember that 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. They can also be found at office supply stores and Walgreens.
Book Order Forms: Scholastic book order forms went home last week. If your child would like to order books, please turn in the form and money by Monday, Jan. 24.
Love of Reading: Love of reading week is Feb. 7-11. 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!
*Thanks to Alex and his family for all the extra school supplies!
*Talent Show Auditions in Feb.
Important Dates:
January:
21- Daddy-Daughter Dance 7-9
24- 100th Day of School. Special activities will take place. Free Dress Down.
25- 3rd-8th School wide Spelling Bee
*Talent Show Sign-up in January
February:
2- $1.00 Duds for Dollars dress down day
4- Mid Quarter ends
Character Lunch & Character Movie
7- Love of Reading Week Begins
Mid-quarter grades go home
11- Valentine Dance 5th-8th grades
6:30-8:00 pm
14- Dentist
16- End of cookie dough fundraiser
17- Science Fair Project Due
18- Science Fair Judging
19- Science Fair Judging
24&27- 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
Sunday, January 16, 2011
January Classroom Newsletter
ACADEMICS:
Spelling: The unit this week focused on spelling rules and words with endings.
Students received information on our school wide spelling bee. We will have a classroom spelling bee on Friday, Jan. 21st.
The top 3 spellers from our class will participate in the school-wide spelling bee on Jan. 25th. The winner from there will be entered into the county spelling bee.
Please encourage your student to practice the words on the list provided to them.
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. Please return only the portfolio folder with the parent response sheet by Tues., Jan 18.
Reading: Students are to be reading independently a mystery book of their choice. The book report will be due on Feb. 4th.
In class, students began reading the novel, Shiloh. They will be learning many good reader strategies during the course of this book.
Vocabulary: Words for this week and next are: experiment, hypothesis, procedure, data, variable, conclusion, scientific method
Math: Multiplication and division math facts need to be memorized in order to perform more difficult computation. Please encourage your child to review his/her facts.
This week students continued with multi-digit multiplication and division, adding and subtracting fractional parts, and estimation.
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 Thurs., Feb. 17th so they can be judged on Friday, Feb. 18th.
S.S.- With the Martin Luther King holiday upon us, we read and discussed information about this historical figure.
NOTES FOR 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 journal..
100 pts
Completed project & board…
100 pts
Don’t Forget….
Ms. Stewart will be collecting money and purchasing science display boards if you are interested. The order form came home with your child this week.
Music/Art: The first semester students were fortunate to have art each week. For 3rd and 4th quarter, students will be engaged in music class with Ms. Kunsie.
Supplies: With the start of a new year, students have consumed most of our colored pencils, correcting pens, and colored markers. We could also use more dry erase markers. If you could donate a package, we would be very grateful. Thank you
Fieldtrip: It was a wonderful day for our fishing trip! Thank you to those parents who spent the day with us.
Reminder: Please remember that in order to volunteer on one of our field trips, you must have your fingerprints on file with the school. I am sorry about the confusion for Thursday’s fieldtrip. Our next fieldtrip will be to the rodeo on Tues., Feb. 22nd.
**Please remember to sign your child’s student report each Friday so it can be returned on Monday.
IMPORTANT DATES:
January
13- Field trip to Lakeside Park
17- MLK Day: No School
18- Skate Night
21- Classroom Spelling Bee
22- Daddy-Daughter Dance: “Winter Wonderland”
24- 100th Day of School. Special Activities will take place.
25- 3rd-8th grade school wide Spelling Bee
*Talent Show Sign-up in January
February:
2- Duds for $1.00 dress down day
4- Mid Quarter ends
4-Character Lunch
7- Love of Reading Week Begins
11- Valentine Dance 5-8th Grade
14- Dentist
17- Science Fair Project Due!
25- Rodeo Field trip
24-27- Rodeo Break
*Talent Show auditions in Feb.
Science Fair Due Dates:
1/8- Permission slip, Project selected, Question formed
1/14- Hypothesis Due
1/18- Procedure & Materials List
2/1- Experiment Completed
2/4- Conclusion Due
2/8- Analysis Due
2/11- Abstract Due
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/18- LPA Science Fair Judging
ACADEMICS:
Spelling: The unit this week focused on spelling rules and words with endings.
Students received information on our school wide spelling bee. We will have a classroom spelling bee on Friday, Jan. 21st.
The top 3 spellers from our class will participate in the school-wide spelling bee on Jan. 25th. The winner from there will be entered into the county spelling bee.
Please encourage your student to practice the words on the list provided to them.
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. Please return only the portfolio folder with the parent response sheet by Tues., Jan 18.
Reading: Students are to be reading independently a mystery book of their choice. The book report will be due on Feb. 4th.
In class, students began reading the novel, Shiloh. They will be learning many good reader strategies during the course of this book.
Vocabulary: Words for this week and next are: experiment, hypothesis, procedure, data, variable, conclusion, scientific method
Math: Multiplication and division math facts need to be memorized in order to perform more difficult computation. Please encourage your child to review his/her facts.
This week students continued with multi-digit multiplication and division, adding and subtracting fractional parts, and estimation.
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 Thurs., Feb. 17th so they can be judged on Friday, Feb. 18th.
S.S.- With the Martin Luther King holiday upon us, we read and discussed information about this historical figure.
NOTES FOR 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 journal..
100 pts
Completed project & board…
100 pts
Don’t Forget….
Ms. Stewart will be collecting money and purchasing science display boards if you are interested. The order form came home with your child this week.
Music/Art: The first semester students were fortunate to have art each week. For 3rd and 4th quarter, students will be engaged in music class with Ms. Kunsie.
Supplies: With the start of a new year, students have consumed most of our colored pencils, correcting pens, and colored markers. We could also use more dry erase markers. If you could donate a package, we would be very grateful. Thank you
Fieldtrip: It was a wonderful day for our fishing trip! Thank you to those parents who spent the day with us.
Reminder: Please remember that in order to volunteer on one of our field trips, you must have your fingerprints on file with the school. I am sorry about the confusion for Thursday’s fieldtrip. Our next fieldtrip will be to the rodeo on Tues., Feb. 22nd.
**Please remember to sign your child’s student report each Friday so it can be returned on Monday.
IMPORTANT DATES:
January
13- Field trip to Lakeside Park
17- MLK Day: No School
18- Skate Night
21- Classroom Spelling Bee
22- Daddy-Daughter Dance: “Winter Wonderland”
24- 100th Day of School. Special Activities will take place.
25- 3rd-8th grade school wide Spelling Bee
*Talent Show Sign-up in January
February:
2- Duds for $1.00 dress down day
4- Mid Quarter ends
4-Character Lunch
7- Love of Reading Week Begins
11- Valentine Dance 5-8th Grade
14- Dentist
17- Science Fair Project Due!
25- Rodeo Field trip
24-27- Rodeo Break
*Talent Show auditions in Feb.
Science Fair Due Dates:
1/8- Permission slip, Project selected, Question formed
1/14- Hypothesis Due
1/18- Procedure & Materials List
2/1- Experiment Completed
2/4- Conclusion Due
2/8- Analysis Due
2/11- Abstract Due
2/17- Final Display Board Due
2/18- LPA Science Fair Judging
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