Monday, April 30, 2012

Homework 4-30

-S/V Workbook Pages 132-133 (Review List)
-Today was our first NWEA Test in Reading.  Ask your child if they met their goal!  :)
-April BOOK-IT calendars are due by Wednesday morning. 

Friday, April 27, 2012

Homework 4-27

-Complete the Math Review for the CH 12 Assessment on Monday
-NWEA TESTING begins on Monday morning, so please get a good night's rest.  I believe in each of you!  You are AMAZING!  :)

Keith is loving his new book, and I'm loving this picture!

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Homework/Info 4-26

-Spelling test over suffixes (-er, -est) in the A.M.
-Reading Comprehension test over Bill Pickett in the A.M. Story packets also due.
-Complete math LAB pages 249-250 on problem solving.
-Pizza fundraiser lunch is tomorrow if you pre-ordered.
-Tomorrow is Brandon's Birthday!

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Homework 4-24 and 4-25

Tuesday's Homework
-Practice your Spelling Words
-Reread Bill Pickett and work in Comprehension Packet
-Math page 101 (Lesson 12-7)

Wednesday's Homework 
I'll be at a conference on Wednesday, so our class will have a sub. 
-Practice Spelling Words
-Reread Bill Pickett and work in Comprehension Packet
-Math page 102 (Lesson 12-8)
-Grammar Worksheet

Monday, April 23, 2012

Homework 4-23

-Spelling Workbook pages 128-129 -er (comparative) -est (superlative) suffixes
-Finish your first reading of Bill Pickett (story packets due on Friday)
-Math page 100 with Lesson 12-6 on Surface Area
-New Orange Cards for the next 2 weeks!

Friday, April 20, 2012

We LOVE to read in this class!


The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. 
- Dr. Seuss, "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!"

Brazil headbands

Here's a pic of Lezlyn's creation!

Homework/Info 4-20

-Finish Narrative Rough Drafts- use your graphic organizer to help you!  Rough drafts are due on Monday. 
-Complete math page 99 (this goes along with Lesson 12-5 on Volume of Triangular Prisms).
-Mr. Bozek's Economics Project is due on May 21.
-Swim lessons begin on Monday- please don't bring any valuable jewelry or watches for the next couple weeks.  Also, please avoid bringing make-up, hair products, and perfumes/colognes.  The bus drivers usually ask that we avoid them. 
-Research Brazil for Field Day.  Ask Lezlyn about the headbands and bracelets she's making if you're interested. 
-Only one more week until our NWEA testing.  I encourage each of you to set personal goals for yourself and strive for your best!  :)

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Swim Lessons

Swim lessons will run Monday, April 23- Friday, May 4.  They will take place at the Aquatic Center from about 1:10-1:45.  You are welcome to watch the lessons.

Homework 4-19

-Spelling test tomorrow over suffixes
-Reading Comprehension test tomorrow over Old Yeller and the Bear  (Story Packet is due in the morning)
-Math Page 98 (goes along with Lesson 12-4 on Volume)
-Science Page 69 (goes along with Lesson 7-4 on Clouds)
-Reminders: Art forms and Pizza Money due tomorrow

Braille

Mrs. Myaard's EB group learned Braille in connection with their novel. Here they made Braille similes.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The kids are busy composing exciting narratives!

Homework 4-18

-Practice spelling words with suffixes -ed, -ing
-Reread Old Yeller and the Bear, story packet due Friday (don't forget to review vocabulary)
-Comma worksheet (2-sided)
-Math Pg 97 on polyhedra
-Mr. Bozek introduced a project today in class, info is going home
Reminders: Pizza fundraiser money and art forms for Mrs. Keesler due by Friday, Popcorn money due tomorrow!

Field Day 2012

This year will be an Olympics theme for Vanderbilt's FIELD DAY. Our class has chosen to represent Brazil. Brainstorm ideas for clothes, flags, and chants for the big day- Tuesday, June 5!

Mrs. Myaard is eager to help her students with math!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Mrs. Mepyans modeling for our photo.

We are trying to gain donations at DonorsChoose.org for our classroom to have a mounted projector. Check it out: www.donorschoose.org/heidihulst

STORY MAP for process writing narratives---check it out if you need a reminder!

Homework 4-17

Tonight the kids have to practice spelling, and read Old Yeller and the Bear.  They may also want to work in their story packet which is due Friday.  For math, they have a worksheet for Lesson 12-2.  In science, they have a worksheet to go with Lesson 7-4.  Other reminders: Band kids should wear uniforms tomorrow!