Friday, May 25, 2012 - DAY 6

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Any reading books that are at home MUST be returned on Monday.

**Students will need bag lunches for our 3 trips to Belair Mansion next week:  Tuesday (5/29), Thursday (5/21), and Friday (6/1).  If it is necessary for your child to have the cafeteria pack them a lunch, please have them let me know first thing that morning.

Thursday, May 24, 2012 - DAY 5

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Selection Test "Trapped by the Ice".

Science:  "What's the Season?"  wkst. due tomorrow.

**We will be tie-dying tomorrow.  If possible, please wear older clothes.  We will wear smocks but it can still get messy.**

**Field Trip permission slips due tomorrow.  There is no cost, but children must have written permission to attend.**

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - DAY 4

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  BWTL Quiz tomorrow.

Spelling:  PB p. 128.  Test tomorrow.

Science:  "What's the Season?" wkst.  Due Friday.

***Tie-dying on Friday!**

 *Field trip permission slips due Friday.  There is no cost, but children must have written permission to attend.**

Monday, May 21, 2012 - DAY 2

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Book Report due Wednesday.  No log this week.

Spelling:  PB p. 126 in cursive

**Tie-dying on Friday!

Friday, May 18, 2012 - DAY 1

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Log due Monday.  Book Report due 5/23.

**Please return all textbooks - Reading, Science, Social Studies, Health, Math - that you may have at home.  We must do inventory!!**

**We will be tie-dying on May 25.**

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - DAY 7

POWER WORDS:  perilous, grueling, scarce

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  Book report due 5/23.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - FAST

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  Book Report due 5/23.

**Book Orders due 5/18.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - FAST

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  Book report due 5/23.

Science:  WB p. 140-141 due tomorrow.

Monday, May 14, 2012 - DAY 5

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  Selection Test "Yunmi & Halmoni's Trip".  Book Report due 5/23.

Science:  Workbook pages 140-141.  Due Wednesday, 5/16.

Friday, May 11, 2012 - DAY 4

Homework: 

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Log due Monday.  BWTL Quiz Monday.  Book Report due 5/23.

Spelling:  Test on Monday.

**HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!**

Thursday, May 10, 2012 - Day 3.5

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  BWTL quiz on Monday.  Book reports due 5/23.

Spelling:  Test Monday.

Social Studies:   Summarizing Worksheet.

**$5 for field day t-shirts due 5/11.

**Book orders due 5/18.  Last one for this year.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - DAY 3

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  Book Report due 5/23.

Spelling:  PB p. 113

**$5 for field-day t-shirts due Friday.

**Book Orders due 5/18. Last one for the year.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - DAY 2

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min. Fill in log.  Book report due 5/23.

Spelling:  PB p. 112

Science:  Chapter 13 test tomorrow

**$5 for field day t-shirts due Friday.  We will be tie-dying on 5/25.

**Book orders due 5/18.

Monday, May 7, 2012- DAY 1

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min. Fill in log.  Book report due 5/23.

Science:  Chapter 13 test on Wednesday, 5/9.  Study guides went home Friday.

**$5 for field day t-shirts due Friday, 5/11.  Reminders will go home today.

Friday, May 4, 2012 - Career Day

Homework:

Reading:  Read 20 min.  Fill in log.  Book report due 5/23.

Science:  Chapter 13 test on 5/9.  Study guide will go home today.

**$5 for field day t-shirts due 5/11.  We will tie-dye on 5/25.  Please contact me if there is an issue with getting the money in by 5/11.  I will be happy to help resolve it.  Students who have not paid will not be able to tie-dye.

Thursday, May 3, 2012 - SRI

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  Book report due 5/23.

Social Studies:  Lesson 3 Worksheet "Celebrations Across Our Nation"

**$5 for field day t-shirts due 5/11.  We will tie-dye on 5/25.

**Mr. Foster's letters due Monday, 5/7. 

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - DAY 7

POWER WORDS:  embraced, bustling, vendor

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  Book report due 5/23.

**We are in desperate need of tissues!   Allergies have taken a toll on our classroom tissue supply.  If you have an extra box you can donate to help us get through the next 27 days, it will be greatly appreciated!!

**$5 for field day t-shirts due 5/11.  We will tie-dye on 5/25.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - DAY 6

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  Book Report due 5/23.

**$5 for field day t-shirts due 5/11.  We will tie-dye on 5/25.

Monday, April 30, 2012 - DAY 5

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  Selection Test "Across the Wide Dark Sea"

**$5 for field day t-shirts due 5/11.  We will be tie-dying on 5/25.  We need parent volunteers to thoroughly rinse out the t-shirts at home after we tie-dye.**

**Book reports due 5/23.**

**Honor Roll assembly tomorrow - 1:15 p.m.

Thursday, April 26, 2012 - DAY 3

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  BWTL Quiz on Monday.

Spelling:  Test on Monday

Social Studies:  Time for Kids question on dodgeball

Science:  Extra credit due tomorrow

**$5 for field day t-shirts by 5/11

**Book report due 5/23

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - DAY 2

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.

Spelling:  PB p. 93

Science:  WB p. 120-121.  

Science Extra Credit:  Due 4/27.  Those who did not come in yesterday to get the worksheet are invited on Thursday during recess.

**$5 for field day t-shirts due 5/11**

**Book report due 5/23**

**Mr. Foster's letters due 5/2**

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - DAY 1.5

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.

Spelling: PB p. 92

Science:  Extra credit worksheet due 4/27.

**Book reports due 5/23**

**$5 for field day t-shirt due 5/11**

**Please return report card envelopes**

Monday, April 23, 2012 - DAY 1

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.

Spelling:  PB p. 31

**Book Report due 5/23**

**Field Day T-shirts:  $5 due by 5/11.  We will tie-dye on 5/24.  Note will be coming home today.

Friday, April 20, 2012 - DAY 7

POWER WORDS:  weary, survived, lurked

Homework:  Read for 20 min.  Log due Monday.

Science:  Chapter 12 test on Monday.

**No Social Studies HW was sent home yesterday.  We did not finish the lesson.**

Thursday, April 19, 2012 - DAY 6

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min. Fill in log.

Science:  Chapter 12 Test, Monday, April 23

Social Studies:  "Time for Kids" BCR

**Book Reports due 5/23**

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - DAY 5

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Selection Test "Seal Surfer".

Science:  Chapter 12 Test on 4/23.

**Book Report due May 23**

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - DAY 4

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  BWTL Quiz tomorrow.

Spelling:  Test tomorrow.

Science:  Chapter 12 test on Monday, 4/23.  Study guide will go home today.

**BOOK REPORTS DUE MAY 23**

Monday, April 16, 2012 - Day 3

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  Book Report due 5/23.  Directions will go home with students today.

Spelling:  PB p. 31 (in cursive)

Friday, April 13, 2012 - Day 2.5

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Log due Monday.

Thursday, April 12, 2012 - DAY 2

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.

Spelling:  PB p. 30 (in cursive)

**Spring break packets will be accepted for extra credit through tomorrow.**

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - DAY 1

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.

Spelling:  PB p. 29 - In Cursive!

**Spring break packets will be accepted for extra credit until Friday, 4/13.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - DAY 7

WELCOME BACK!!

POWER WORDS:  swooped, buffeted, smudge

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.

Science:  WB p. 110 - 111

**Spring Break packets will be accepted for extra credit through Friday, 4/13.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Homework:

Spring Break Packets for Reading/Social Studies & Math are available on-line.  There is a link from the TGES website.  Extra Credit will be given to students who complete & return the packets.

Have a wonderful, restful, & safe Spring Break!  See you on April 10!!

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - DAY 6.5

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.

**Spring Break packets for Reading/Social Studies & Math are available on-line!!  Extra Credit will be given for completed packets turned in after spring break!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - DAY 6

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.

Science:  Lesson 2 Summary & Questions

Science Extra Credit:  "What's the Matter" worksheet. (Due tomorrow)

Monday, March 26, 2012 - DAY 5

Homework:

Reading:  Selection Test "Night of the Pufflings"

*Thank you for all your cards, prayers, & expressions of sympathy.  My family & I greatly appreciate them.

Friday, March 16 - 2012 - DAY 1

*No weekend homework*

As most of you know, my parents have not been doing well.  My father fell on March 1, hitting his head.  That is why I was out Mon. & Tues. last week.  Sadly, he passed away from his injuries.  I will be in Wisconsin all next week for the funeral and to be with my family.  I am listing the homework I have planned for next week, if everything goes according to plan.  Your students should be writing homework in their Agenda book daily.  Any questions or concerns should be taken to Mrs. Lopez.  She is in the best position to address them.  Encourage your students to continue to "Learn Like Champions".  They all did great on Reading MSA, and I know they will do the same on the Math MSA!

Monday & Tuesday:  Get a good night's sleep.  Eat a good breakfast.  Be to school on time.

Wednesday:  PB p. 9

Thursday: PB p. 10

Friday:  Study for Spelling test & BWTL Quiz (on Monday 3/26)

Thursday, March 15, 2012 - DAY 7

Power Words:  stranded, venture, launching

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.

Science:  Workbook pages 100-101

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 -  MSA - Reading

FANTASTIC job on MSA yesterday!!  Everyone worked hard, used their time wisely, did their best, and finished within time constraints!!  Yeah!!  Looking forward to another FANTASTIC day! 

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - MSA Reading

Homework:

1.  Get a good night's rest.

2.  Eat a good breakfast.

3.  Be to school ON TIME!!

Monday, March 12, 2012 - MSA Prep

Homework:

1.  Get a good night's sleep.

2.  Eat a good breakfast.

3.  Get to school on time!!

Friday, March 9, 2012 - MSA Prep

Homework:

**Spend some time going over MSA Practice packets from Reading & Math.  Read over BCRs and think about why you got the score you did.  How could you improve your answer?**

Thursday, March 8, 2012 - MSA Prep

Homework:

Reading:  Multiple Meaning Worksheet

Science:  Chapter 10 Test tomorrow.

**I apologize for postponing the Science test another day, but I have been out and it doesn't look like the Science I left to be completed got finished.  I just don't feel comfortable giving the test when I am not sure if all the content was covered.  We should be able to finish it up today and even do a bit of reviewing.**

**NOTE:  Please change date of Chapter 10 Science test to Thursday, March 8. 

Friday, March 2, 2012 - MSA Prep

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min. 

Science:  Chapter 10 Test on Wednesday, 3/7.  Students received Study Guide yesterday.

**OLSAT/SAT 10 scores were sent home yesterday in envelopes with child's name on front.  If you did not receive yours, please ask your child for it.  They were told to place it in their take-home folder.

Thursday, March 1, 2012 - DAY 6

Homework:

Reading:  MSA Packet pages 12 - 15

Health:  First Aid BCR due tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - DAY 5

Happy Leap Day!

Homework:

Reading:  MSA Packet - pages 8 - 11

Science:  WB p. 92 - 93 (did not get to yesterday)

Health:  First Aid BCR

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - DAY 4

Homework:

Reading:  MSA Packet pages 4 - 7.   BWTL Quiz tomorrow.

Science:  WB p. 92-93

Health:  First Aid BCR due Friday, 3/2.  Students should use information in Science journal to help them construct their answer.

Monday, February 27, 2012 - DAY 3

Homework:

Reading:  MSA Packet - pages 1 - 3

Social Studies:  Economic Decision Picture Story due tomorrow.

**No Reading Logs until after MSA.  Please encourage your child to continue reading every day!!

Friday, February 24, 2012 - DAY 2

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Log due Monday.

Social Studies:  Economic Decision Picture Story due Tuesday, 2/28.

Thursday, February 23, 2012 - DAY 1

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.

Lang. Arts:  Final draft of play scene due Friday.

Soc. Studies:  Economic Decision Picture Story due Tuesday.

**Spell-A-Bration Pledges are due!!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - DAY 7

POWER WORDS:  sequence, spectator, flocking

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.

Language Arts:  Final draft of Play scene due Friday.

Social Studies: Students were given the opportunity to redo a BCR from last week. 

**Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, 2/24.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - DAY 6

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.

Language Arts:  Final draft of play scene due Friday, 2/24.  Students worked on these last week in class.  Use the "Guidelines for Writing a Play" as a rubric.  Finals can be neatly written or typed.

**Thank you for your help in keeping the class running smoothly last week.  I greatly appreciate it.

Friday, February 10, 2012 - DAY 1

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Log due Monday.

**I will be out of town all of next week.  My mother had surgery & I am off to Wisconsin to help out with both her & my father.  Believe it or not, they do not have internet access.  I will do my best to get to the library to check emails at least once.  Any pressing matters should be brought to Mrs. Lopez's attention.  Thank you for helping your children have a great week.  I will be back on the 21st.

Thursday, February 9, 2012 - DAY 7

POWER WORDS:  wailing, suspiciously, genius

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.

*Please return signed report card envelops.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - DAY 6

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.

Social Studies:  Finish "Homework" Wkst. (Goes with TFK)

**Please return signed report card envelopes.

**Students will exchange Valentines next Tuesday.  Class lists have been sent home twice.  If your child chooses to exchange Valentines, they must have one for each student in our homeroom class.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - DAY 5

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  Selection Test "The Garden of Abdul Gasazi"

Science:  Parent signature on Ch. 8 Test.  Retake of test on Wednesday, 2/8, during recess.

**Please return signed report card envelopes.

UPDATE:  Monday, 2/6/12

Science:  Parent signature required on Science test.  Students will be offered ONE retake of the test on Wednesday, 2/8, during their recess time. 

Monday, February 6, 2012 - DAY 4

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  BWTL Quiz tomorrow.

Spelling:  PB p. 253.  Test tomorrow.

**Please return signed Report Card envelopes.

Friday, February 3, 2012 - DAY 3

Report Cards will go home today!!  Please sign and return envelope only!

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Log due Monday.

Science:  Chapter 8 test on Monday.

**Thank you to all the Spell-a-bration participants!!

Thursday, February 2, 2012 - DAY 2

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min. Fill in log.

Spelling:  PB p. 252.  Spell-a-bration test tomorrow.

Science: WB p. 77 (if not completed in class)

**Spell-a-bration pledges due and test tomorrow.

**Yearbooks on sale.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - Day 1

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.

Science:  Ch. 8 Test on 2/6.

***Spell-a-bration pledge sheets due and test on Friday!!

**Yearbooks on sale!

Monday, January 30, 2012 - DAY 7

POWER WORDS:  blurted, bolted, approached

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.

Science:  Chapter 8 test on 2/6.  Study guide given to students in class today.

**Spell-a-bration pledges due on 2/3.  Test on 2/3.

**Yearbooks on sale.

Friday, January 27, 2012 - DAY 6

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Log due Monday.

Health:  Fire Escape plan due 1/31.

**Spell-a-bration pledge sheets due 2/3.

**Yearbooks on sale!

Thursday, January 26, 2012 - DAY 5

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  Selection Test "Mysterious Giant of Barletta".

Health:  Fire Escape plan due 1/31.

**Spell-a-bration pledge sheets due 2/3.

**Yearbooks are on sale!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - DAY 4

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  BWTL Quiz tomorrow.

Spelling:  PB p. 223.  Test tomorrow.

Health:  Fire Escape plan due 1/31. 

**Spell-a-bration pledge sheets due 2/3.

**Yearbooks on sale.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - DAY 3

Homework:

Reading:  Read for 20 min.  Fill in log.  (BWTL Quiz on Thursday)

Spelling:  PB p. 222 (Test on Thursday)

Health:  Fire Escape Plan due 1/31.  Detailed directions with rubric given to students today.  Please return rubric with finished plan.  EXTRA CREDIT:  Have a fire drill at home!! Parent sign rubric to indicate plan was practiced.

**Spell-A-Bration pledge sheets due 2/3.

**Yearbooks on Sale!!