October 30 - November 6, 2009

                   Mrs. Minifee's Class

         Email: pminifee@houstonisd.org

Conference: Mon., Wed., Thur., 12:15-12:40 p

Friday: Science Lab  

Early Dismissal: 12:00    

Math:  Problem solving strategies using patterns

            Modeling Addition and Subtraction of Two-Digit Numbers     

             Practice drills of basic facts

Vocabulary: event, certain, impossible, vertical, horizontal, bar graph, picture graph

Test: 2-digit addition on Tuesday       

Envision online: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

Homework:  Please see student agenda or homework folder.

Science:   Complete discussion of force and motion/simple machines.                                           Introduce natural resources with emphasis on the water cycle.

Vocabulary: natural resources, gas, air, oxygen, soil, rocks, wood, water cycle, evaporation, condensation, precipitation, water vapor

A review sheet of vocabulary terms will go home on Monday.  

Workstations: On-going reinforcement of skills

Test:  Vocabulary test on Friday

Things to remember:

* complete all homework

* return homework to yellow folder

* place homework folder/spiral, agenda, and red bag into backpack

* place backpack in a visible spot for the next day

* get a good night sleep

* eat a healthy breakfast the next morning

* expect to have a fun day learning at school

Have a great week!

Mrs. Minifee