November 16-24, 2009

                   Mrs. Minifee's Class

         Email: pminifee@houstonisd.org

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

Magnet Awareness Week Nov. 16-20-Tours daily 9am & 1pm

Friday: Science Lab (Garden Week)     

Math:  Problem solving strategies using patterns

            Measuring Weight & Mass in Non-Standard Units     

            Blocks 1 & 2: Subtraction with and without Regrouping     

            Practice drills of basic facts-drill test on Wednesday

Vocabulary: minuend, subtrahend, difference, regroup, trade, borrow, addend, sum

Test: Addition Facts       

Envision online: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

Homework:  Please see student agenda or homework folder.

Science:  Continue natural resources:  soil, rocks, air, water and wood

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

Workstations: On-going reinforcement of skills

Test: None

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