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Welcome to Grade 5A

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012

Reminders:  About 8 students still owe a signed "Weekly Sheet", which was sent home on WEDNESDAY.  Please return tomorrow.

Spelling

Weekly test tomorrow

pp 84 - 87 due tomorrow

English

Complete classroom assignment if you didn't: Workbook, pp. 75 - 76, and Writing Wrap Up on p. 159 of text

Math

Textbook, p. 325, #1 - 16

Reading

Read "The Oracle Speaks" chapter in "The Egypt Game"


Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012

Bake Sale tomorrow (see notice in ALL backpacks)

Science

Test on Chapter 14 tomorrow ... Use your STUDY SHEET!

Social Studies

Workbook, pp. 34 - 35

Test on Thursday

English

Writing with Adjectives ... Workbook, p. 71. (Classwork ... most finished)

Reading

Quiz on first half of "The Egypt Game"

Spanish

Write the first half of list words, 3 x each


Monday, Feb. 6, 2012

Reminders:

Still missing 2 students' returned forms from the 2nd Mid-trimester progress reports!!  Please return ASAP!!

Many tests this week ... we have tried to space out the big subjects by days, but this week's homework will be MOSTLY "Study, Study, Study"!!

Spelling

Write words 3 and/or 7 times each, based on today's pretest.  Those who were absent for pretest should write list words on p. 83 5 times each.

Reading

Design your own Egyptian symbol, which represents you.  Write 3 sentences of explanation.

Math

Mid-Chapter quiz tomorrow.

Science

Chapter 14 test will be on Wednesday.  Students have had study sheet since last week.

Social Studies

Next chapter test will be on Thursday

Spanish

Test tomorrow

Friday, Feb. 3, 2012

Reminders:

Mid Trimester Progress Reports went home YESTERDAY (Thursday).  I am missing the returned slips from about half of my class.  Please return on Monday.

Thanks to ALL who helped students with Science Projects.  It went VERY well, and all judges were HIGHLY impressed with the knowledge & poise of our students!  :)

Thanks, too, to all who were able to attend last evening's Drama Club presentation.  Although technical difficulties abounded, the students did well.

Next week 5 students in my class will say prayers over the p.a. system.  Please listen to your child read his/her piece the evening before, if it is possible.  Thanks! 

Social Studies

Complete Lesson 4 (in Ch. 5) "Lesson Review" on p. 146 in textbook

Spanish

Students were given a crossword puzzle on Tuesday ... it is due on Monday, 2/6.


Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

Science

Grade 5 Science Fair is tomorrow!  Sorry if I've been unclear, but NO separate written report is due .. JUST the display board.

Bring all materials & display board to the 2nd Floor CONFERENCE ROOM first thing in the AM.  Judging will take place in the morning, and the projects are avaiable for viewing after 12:30.

ALL PROJECTS & MATERIALS SHOULD BE BROUGHT HOME at the END OF THE DAY on THURSDAY.  If this creates a problem for you, please send me a note so that we may make alternate arrangements.  Thank you!

Math

Worksheet


Math

Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012

Reminders:

Relay for Life forms (still missing a few)

RE-REGISTRATION!!!! (ASAP!)

Tomorrow after school is PRACTICE for all in Drama Club (every show!) until 4:30

Spelling

Write words from Monday's pretest, 3 and/or 7 times each.

Math

Worksheet

Spanish

Crossword puzzle, due next Monday.


Monday, Jan. 30, 2012

Reminders:

Several students still owe the RELAY FOR LIFE PERMISSION SLIP.  Donations may be sent in later, but the permission slip is necessary in order for students to participate on Friday.  Please return TOMORROW, if possible ... if lost, please have your child ask for another.

Tomorrow is BAGEL BUDDY day ... please meet your child in the CAFETERIA at 8:30.  Our time slot is from 8:30 - 9:00 AM. :)

The GRADE 5 SCIENCE FAIR is fast approaching on THIS THURSDAY!  On that day, if you are assisting your child in bringing his/her project into the building, be advised that the projects will be presented and displayed in the 2nd Floor Conference Room (across from Mrs. Krako's room.)  Be additionally advised that THEY WILL ALSO BE SENT HOME ON THURSDAY!  

MATH

Worksheet #81

READING

Read up to p. 97 in "The Egypt Game."


Thursday, Jan. 25, 2012

Spelling

Test tomorrow & pp. 74 - 77 due

Science

Finish Chapter 14 review, pp. 470 - 471

#1 - 14, & #16 - 18 (answers only in tablets)

Math

Worksheet

Social Studies

Lesson Review, p. 138

Workbook, pp. 30 + 32



Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2012

Reminders:

Box Tops, Pennies, etc.

RE-REGISTRATION IS DUE!!

Missing 3 Bagel Buddy slips

Missing 1 Baby picture

Relay for Life permission slips are due by next Wed.


English

English Test on Verbs is Friday.

pp. 130 - 131: Complete 3 problems from each section, 1 - 8

Reading

Finish "Prisoners of Fear" chapter by Friday; also, Biograhpy report is due tomorrow

Social Studies

Last test will be re-given on Monday ... keep studying

Memorize the two-letter abbreviations of the states.

Science

Don't forget!  Science Fair is on Thurs. 2/2!!  How is your project / display board coming along???

Spanish

Write 5 sentences using current vocabular words ... due Monday.


Monday, Jan. 23, 2012

Reminders:

  • Re-Registration for 2012 - 13 is due now!  Send in ASAP
  • Please return Bagel Buddies slip, stating who will be joining your child for the event during Catholic Schools Week.
  • Please return Relay For Life permission slips ... $ may follow, but permission slip is needed in order to participate.
  • Mrs. Singer sent a note, re: the children in Gr. 4 & 5 sinigng at 9 AM Mass this Sunday.  Please send in permission slip.  (This the kickoff to Catholic Schools Week)
  • Don't forget about Box Tops, Pennies for the Troops, etc.
  • Some students signed up to try out for "The Sound of Music" tomorrow. Each child will only sing one song, but time slots go from 2:55 to 4:30.  Check with your child, re: when their slot is so pick up times are accurate.
Spelling
Write words 3 and/or 7 times each, based on today's Pretest.

English
Textbook, p. 137, all problems (answers only when possible) in tablet

Math
Complete Chapter Review, if you did not do so in class today.

Spanish
Write second half of the current list 3 times each.

Social Studies
Answer the Narragansett question (in  your tablet)

Reading
Finish reading Chapter 4
Answer: "Who is the spy?"
Also, Biography book report topic is due NO LATER THAN Thursday.


Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012

Reminders:

Baby picture (for our Student of the Week display), Pennies for our Troops, & Box Tops!

English

Most finished, but if you did not, complete Workbook, pp. 64 & 65

Math

Textbook, p. 231, #1 - 10

Social Studies

Study for USA quiz tomorrow ... you may find help on sporcle.com

Also, complete Lesson Review on p. 129 in text

Reading

Read the remainder of Chapter 1 and all of Chapter 2 of "The Egypt Game".  Write down the names & character traits of any new characters that are introduced in those chapters.


Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012

Reminders:

Tomorrow is WEDNESDAY (Art Day).  Also, check Lunch Menu ... a few children ordered lunch that they didn't expect today.

A few students still owe me a Baby Picture for the Student of the Week display that has begun in 5A.

Box Tops are always needed!  Even _1_ helps our total, and earns $ for the school!

Please continue your generosity with the Pennies for Our Troops!

Spelling

Write words 3 and/or 7 times each, depending upon today's pretest.

Social Studies

Workbook, p. 28, and make corrections on the map in your tablet.

Reading

Write 5 things about The Valley of the Kings (in notebook)

Math

Complete worksheet if you did not do so in class.

Spanish

Write new part of the list words 3 times each.




Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012

Tomorrow is a HALF DAY of school, with a 12:15 dismissal.  Please bring a snack.  SOME ordered pretzels ... bring a drink.

Spelling

Spelling test tomorrow, also, Spelling book pp. 63 - 68 is due.

English

If you did not finish (some were out at band practice), Workbook, pp. 60 - 61

Science

If you did not finish, Workbook p. 140A

Reading

Be sure to obtain a copy of "The Egypt Game" AND select a Biography NO LATER THAN TUESDAY!

Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012

Reminders:

Next week I will begin "Student of the Week" in 5A.  Please send in a baby picture, to be used for each student.  When his/her week is completed, the picture will be returned.

Thank you for the many box tops today!  The collection will continue through June.

We are collecting Pennies for our Troops.  Pizza party to the winner.

Pretzel sale orders continue until Thursday.  PLEASE SEND ORDERS IN AN ENVELOPE!!!

Please send in permission slips for the church singing event to be held on Thursday evening.

English

Most completed, but if you did not, complete Workbook, pp. 56 & 57

Math

Text. p. 220, #1 - 10, Do Not Estimate!

Social Studies

Workbook, p. 27

Reading

Please get a copy of "The Egypt Game" ASAP, and also, please choose your topics for the Biography.


Monday, Jan. 9, 2012

MANY REMINDERS ABOUT MISSING PAPERWORK!!

  • Students received a Cumulative Progress Report on Friday; please sign & return. (6 students' are missing)
  • Still missing 2 Science Fair permission slips.  ASAP!!
  • We are collecting Pennies for Our Troops ... the class who collects the most will win a pizza party.  So far our penny total is $0.00 (!!)
  • 8th grade is sponsoring a Pretzel sale ... for those who wish to order, orders must be placed by THURSDAY (in an envelope, marked with the student's name & grade)
  • Students received Drama Club schedules for January.  Please review if your child is in the Drama Club.
Spelling
Write list words 3 and/or 7 times each, based on today's pretest.
Math
Worksheet #53
Social Studies
Chapter Review, pp. 122 - 123 (Everything except "Write About Our Region")
Reading
Test tomorrow on the story "Breaker's Bridge"
Also, please obtain a copy of "The Egypt Game" if you haven't yet.

Friday, Jan. 6, 2012

We made it to the end of the first week of 2012!! :)

Students received Cumulative Progress Report sheets today.  Please sign & return on Monday.

Three students did not return Science Fair permission slips.  PLEASE return on Monday!!

Re: Drama ... we will resume practices next week ... Plan on a practice on your normal day next week ... schedules will be issued on Monday.

Social Studies

Complete Vocabulary.  Complete Lesson Review on p. 119 in textbook.  Complete p. 26 in Workbook.

Spanish

(assigned on Tuesday; some have already completed)

Complete verb table (chart), and first draft of paragraph.

Reading

Buy or borrow a copy of "The Egypt Game" (novel by Zilpha Keatley Snyder)

Also, think of the names of three different famous people about whom you would like to write a biography.  Mrs. Fasolino will select one from your list.


Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012

Reminders:

Book order due next Tuesday, if you wish.

Students received information about the Cranford Women's Club Spelling Bee, which will be held at the end of this months for any interested students in Grades 4 and 5.

Students received a permission slip AND a copy of the Science Fair project that they've selected.  Please review, and return signed portion of permission slip ASAP.  Thanks!

Spelling

Weekly test tomorrow, and pp. 60 - 63 in Spelling book due.

Religion

Chapter 7 test tomorrow .. study hilighted portion of your book.

Science

Return permission slip for Science Fair ASAP

Math

Text book, p. 214, #6 - 20

Reading
Practice Book, pp. 73 & 74

English

(For those who were at Band practice during English today)

Workbook, p. 54


Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012

Math

Textbook, p. 207, #1 - 20

Social Studies

Complete classwork:  Read pp. 114 - 115 in textbook.  Complete Lesson Review (in tablet) on p. 115.  Complete Workbook p. 25

English

Complete classwork: Workbook pp. 52 & 53, including the Writing Application on the bottom of p. 53 (in tablet)

Reading

Complete Literature Circle worksheet, and vocabulary assignement from Tues.


Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012

Happy New Year!

Reminders:

Tomorrow is Art Day (Gym uniforms, if you wish)

Tomorrow will also be our annual Pep Rally (all those in Basketball or Cheerleading should BRING their team uniforms, and will be given ample opportunity to change before the rally.

Foam fingers will be on sale, beginning tomorrow, for $5 each, and will be on sale at all home games throughout the season.

Students received a Scholastic book order form today, and is due by Tues. Jan. 10, if you wish to order.

Spelling

Write list words 3 and/or 7 times each, based on today's pretest.  Due tomorrow.

Spelling book, pp. 60 - 63, due on Friday.

Science

Most completed classwork; Textbook, p. 443, define list.

Workbook, p. 137 (most completed)

Math

Text p. 205, #1 - 30

Reading

Finish reading "Breaker's Bridge", and complete vocabulary.

Social Studies

Complete "Places & People" on p.112

Spanish

Re-write verbs, and begin first draft of paragraph.

Due on Monday, 1/9.


Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011

Reminders:  Students received January monthly calendars and menus today.  Check Backpacks.

GRAB BAG GIFTS MUST COME IN TOMORROW IF  YOU HOPE TO PARTICIPATE!!

Math

Test tomorrow ... study!

Spelling

Test tomorrow ... also, Word Search & Crossword puzzles are due.


Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

Reminders:

Students received two notices today:

-- Dress Down day on Thursday (wear something red or green)

-- Note from Mrs. Miragliotta, re: concert attire, and what time children should report.

Grab Bag gifts ... if you are choosing to participate ... are due by Thursday (our last day before vacation).

Spelling

Write list words 3 and/or 7 times each, based on results of today's pretest. (No Spelling book this week ... students are working off of a "Christmas Words" list.)

Science

Chapter 13 test will be tomorrow. USE YOUR STUDY SHEET!

Math

Complete Chapter Review, pp. 196 - 197 , #2 - 50 (evens)


Spanish

3x each, new word list, due tomorrow.


Friday, Dec. 16, 2011

Reminders:

Students received notices today, re: Holiday Lunch (which will now be served on Monday, 12/19)

and Class Grab Bag (those who wish will bring in a gift in time for exchange on 12/22 ---  see notice)

Science

The next Science test (Chapter 13) will be on Tuesday, Dec. 20.

Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011

Spelling

Test tomorrow, and pp. 55 - 58 due

English

Finish classwork, pp. 46 - 47 in Workbook (most finished)

Math

Worksheet #47

Reading

Quiz on "Dear Mr. Henshaw"


Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

Reminders:

1.  I am still owed 2 weekly sheets (sent home yesterday)

2.  Students received First Trimester report cards today.  I am very proud of all of my students for their hard work & effort.    Please SIGN & RETURN the ENVELOPE ONLY.  The card is yours to keep.  Congrats to my First and Second Honors recipients.

3.  Due to oven issues, the menu has changed slightly:  Tomorrow hot lunch will be Twin mini-burgers.  Friday will be Pizza Day as usual.  The "Holiday Meal" will be rescheduled to one day next week, TBA.

English

Complete classwork, Wkbk. pp. 44-45, including Writing Application at bottom of p. 45 (please complete in tablet)

Science

Complete classwork (MOST finished ... the remainder ALMOST finished) pp. 436 - 437, #1 - 18 (answers only) (DO NOT do #13) (Please complete in tablet)

Math

Textbook, p. 189, # 16 - 25

Social Studies

Workbook, p. 22

Reading 

Complete chart in your notebook, also Reminder:  Finish reading "Dear Mr. Henshaw" by tomorrow



Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011

Reminder:  Students received a "Weekly Sheet" today ... please sign and return TOMORROW!

Religion

Test on Chapter 6 tomorrow

Math

Textbook, p. 189, #1 - 10

Reading

Finish reading "Dear Mr. Henshaw" by Thursday

Spanish

Write words 3 times each (due next Monday)


Monday, Dec. 12, 2011

Spelling

Write words 3 and/or 7 times, based on today's pretest. (due tomorrow)

Also, pp. 55 - 58 in Spelling books due Friday.

Religion

Test on Chapter 6 on Wednesday.

English

Complete classwork ... Workbook, pp.42 - 43

Math

Textbook, p. 186, #1 - 15

Reading

Read up to p.112 in "Dear Mr. Henshaw"

Spanish

Go on Quizlet, and find the English translation for your current list words



Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011

Tomorrow is the SECRET SANTA SHOP for our class.  Please send your child with $ in order for them to purchase Christmas gifts amongst the wide selection of items.

Giving Tree gifts are due TOMORROW!

Spelling

Test tomorrow,and pp. 50 - 53 are due

English

Complete classwork ... Workbook, pp 40 - 41

Reading

"Dear Mr. Henshaw", read up to p. 53

Math

Worksheet #43 (complete all)


Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

Students received several notices today: Scrip Order forms, reminders about Giving Tree gifts & a wreath sale at SMS & St. Theresa this weekend.

Reading

Read up to p. 37 in 'Dear Mr. Henshaw'

Math

Quiz tomorrow ... study mean, mode, median & range

Social Studies

Complete p. 19 in Workbook

Test tomorrow

English

Complete classwork ... pp. 38-39 in Workbook.



Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011

Math

Worksheet

English

Workbook, pp. 36 - 37

Social Studies

Chapter Review (do NOT complete "Applied Skills" section)

Reading

Students wrote several themes in their notebooks.  Select 4, and write an example for each.


Monday, Dec. 5, 2011

Reminders:

Giving Tree gifts are due this Friday, Dec. 9.  You MAY bring them in early, if you wish.  Remember:  Gifts should NOT be wrapped ... (gift bag is OK, but any bag is fine) ... and original tree tag should be attached.

Secret Santa Shop will be this week.  Our class attends on Friday morning.  Please work out a budget with your child, and send $ in an envelope for easiest accounting.  Thanks!

Spelling

Write list words 3 and/or 7 times each, based on today's pretest.  This week's words are COMPOUND WORDS.  If a word does not have an "X" next to it on the pretest, but has other punctuation / placement adjustments, please write it 3 times each.

Spanish

Test tomorrow

Math

Worksheet (Miss Babcock reviewed with Gr. 5A at the end of the day today exactly which problems should be completed on this worksheet.)

Reading

Read up to p. 30 in "Dear Mr. Henshaw"

Social Studies

Complete classwork ... Workbook, p. 18



Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

Reminders:

Students (most) selected gifts from the Giving Tree today.  Gifts should be returned NO LATER THAN Dec. 9, and should NOT be wrapped, but should have the original tag attached.

English

Finish classwork ... Textbook, "SQUARE" sections only, pp. 57, 58, 59, 60 & 62

Math

Worksheet

Reading

Project is due tomorrow.


Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011

Reminders:

Students received notices today, re: CHRISTMAS WREATH delivery date, 

and for the Secret Santa Shop.  Our class will shop on Friday, Dec. 9

Tomorrow is a Drama Club practice, check your schedule.

Tomorrow is also a Cheerleading practice. 

Spelling

Write words 3 and/or 7 times each, based on Monday's pretest.

Religion

Chapter 5 test tomorrow.  Please study!

Math

Worksheet

Reading

Finish classwork, pp. 69 and 71 in Practice Book

Social Studies

Lesson Review, p. 79 in textbook, also Workbook, p. 16

Spanish

4 worksheets (begun in class today) .. due next Monday.


Monday, Nov. 28, 2011

Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful!

Reminders:

I am owed ONE "weekly sheet" from the last distribution.

Students received several notices today:

Santa Breakfast, Toys for Tots fundraiser (out of uniform day), December calendars & Principal letter.

We will take gift tags from the Giving Tree tomorrow ... please discuss with your child whether or not they are allowed to take a tag.  (If a tag is taken, a gift MUST be brought back in return.)

Reading

Complete definitions for current vocabulary words.

Also, finish reading "The Marble Champ" story in textbook

Math

Textbook, p. 160, #2 - 20 (even numbered problems only), and #55 - 57

Social Studies

Overdue workbook pages should be completed ASAP

Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011

Reminders:

Box Tops for Education will be collected for Nov. tomorrow, so if you've been meaning to send some in, TOMORROW would be a good day to do so! :)

Students received a WEEKLY SHEET today.  I AM STILL MISSING ONE FROM THE LAST CYCLE ... please return them signed TOMORROW, if possible!!

Tomorrow is an Out of Uniform Day ... students should dress in Autumn colors ... brown, red, green, orange, purple, etc.  There will be no fee attached to tomorrow's OOU day.

Science

Complete classwork ... Workbook, pp. 127 & 129

Social Studies

Read the lesson which begins on p. 72 in text.


Monday, Nov. 21, 2011

Reminders:

This week is a short week, due to Thanksgiving.  Early dismissal (12:15) on Wednesday.  Snack is being provided on Wednesday via donations, so your child need not bring a snack on Wednesday.

Students received three papers today:  Scrip order (youngest), Class List / Contact Sheet, and notice of an "Out of Uniform" Day on Wednesday, Nov. 23.  Students should wear clothes which contain "autumn" colors (per the note) ... red, orange, purple, brown, etc.  There is NO FEE for this OOU Day.

Continue collecting those Box Tops for Education!!  We will next send our collection in for counting on Wednesday.

Spanish

Write next part of the list 3 times each.

Math

Review for tomorrow's quiz.

Reading

Final test on "Phantom Tollbooth" tomorrow

Social Studies

If you did not, please finish Workbook p. 14


Friday, Nov. 18, 2011

Reminder:

One student still owes me a Weekly Sheet. Bring it in on Monday.

We are still collecting canned cranberry sauce and boxes/bags of stuffing for the Thanksgiving food drive.  Last day is Monday.

Keep sending in those Box Tops for Education!!  

Reading

Completely finish reading "The Phantom Tollbooth"

Science

Two students must take the Ch. 12 test on Monday.

Spanish

Write the 2nd section of current word list 3 times each, due on Monday.


Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

Reminders: Students received a WEEKLY SHEET today.  Please sign & return TOMORROW.

English

Complete classwork (many finished most) ... pp. 11/12 in Workbook.  The extended sections of p. 12 should be done on loose leaf.

Science

Chapter 12 test is FRIDAY.  Study sheet is completed.  I have offered a Study Group at 7:30 AM on Friday for any interested.

Math

Make corrections on your quiz.

Also, p. 145 in text.

Reading

Finish reading the book by Monday.



Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011

Reminders:  Students received notices today for Scrip, Christmas Wreath orders, and donations for our Thanksgiving collection.  5A students / families are requested to contribute cans of cranberry sauce and/or boxes/bags of stuffing.  Thank you in advance for your generosity! :)

Due to a medical issue I am having, no Drama Club this week. (Sorry!  :(  I hope to make up the missed dates at another time, TBA.

Spelling

Write words 3 or 7 times each, based on yesterday's pretest.  Those who missed yesterday's pretest should write words 5 times each.

English

Finish writing 2nd draft of Persuasive Essay, on loose leaf.

Math

Worksheet #34

Science

Complete Chapter Review (begun in class YESTERDAY) ... most have completed ... Textbook, pp. 398 - 399, #1 - 12 and #15 -  18, answers only in tablets.

Chapter Test will be on Friday.

Social Studies

The Friday & Monday absentees will take the chapter test tomorrow.  All others, no HW.

Reading

Finish reading "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Monday.



Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011

Spelling

Test tomorrow; also, pp. 36 - 38 due

English

Finish classwork ... writing a descriptive paragraph about a Fantasy Gift.

Math

2 worksheets ... on one #2 - 20 (evens only) (Do Not estimate!)

on p. 29 - Distributive section

Reading

Chapter 12 Vocabulary in "The Phantom Tollbooth"

Social Studies

Workbook, p. 13


Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

Science

Finish identifying acids, bases & neutrals, and make predictions about the mystery substances.

Religion

If you haven't yet, complete interview and picture about the Calming the Sea story.

English

Workbook, pp.9 & 10

Math

Text book, p. 123, #2 - 24 (evens only)

Social Studies

Workbook, p. 10 and p. 12

Reading

Vocabulary for Chapter 11 in "The Phantom Tollbooth"



Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011

Religion

Complete your interview with Jesus' disciples & the drawing of "Peace Be Still"

Spelling

Based on the results of Monday's pretest, write words 3 and/or 7 times each.


Science

If you did not finish in class (most did), complete the Compounds worksheet.  (use a Periodic Table of the Elements to assist you.)

Math

Worksheet #27, evens only

Social Studies

Workbook, p. 11 and Lesson 3 Review

Reading

Finish reading Chapters 11 & 12 in "The Phantom Tollbooth."



Thursday, Nov.3, 2011

Reminders:

No school tomorrow (Teacher In-service day at a remote location.)

Two students still owe me a signed Weekly Sheet.  Please return on MONDAY!

Students received Genevieve orders today, if it had been ordered.

English

This will not be due until Tuesday, but if you wish,  you may work on finishing the first draft of your Persuasive Essay.  (Most have finished & handed in.)  This will be Monday night homework if not completed this weekend.

Spanish

Crossword puzzle (given this week), due on Monday.  Next test will be Tuesday.

Reading

Quiz on Chapters 5 - 8 in "The Phantom Tollbooth" on Monday.

Social Studies

Be sure to have ALL OF YOUR MATERIALS NEEDED for the assembly of your project, which will happen IN SCHOOL ON MONDAY!



Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011

Reminders:

Tomorrow is PICTURE DAY, and ALL STUDENTS should wear the SMS WINTER uniform.  (If in doubt, consult SMS handbook, on the school website)  Although it is our Art Day, NO ONE should wear Gym uniforms tomorrow, nor sneakers.

Be sure to bring in envelope with Package selection, and payment enclosed.

Students received a WEEKLY SHEET today ... please sign & return TOMORROW.

Spanish

Crossword puzzle, due next Monday (11/7)

English

Workbook, pp. 3-4 (most finished last week ... some did not complete due to being out of class for music practice) ... due by Thursday.

Math 

Chapter Review, pp. 70-71 in textbook, EVEN numbered problems only.


Monday, Oct. 31, 2011

Happy Halloween, my dears.  (Who Knew we'd have a SNOW DAY on Halloween??!!?  Definitely a Big TRICK!)

Here is some important info:  If you could phone chain, and inform all of your friends in 5A and 5B, that would be very helpful.

As you may or may not have heard, we will have our Halloween costume parade INDOORS, in the auditorium of SMS, on Tuesday, Nov. 1.  We WILL still be going to Mass for All Saint's Day, so here's what I think we should do:

We have been given permission by Fr. Tim to wear costumes, but I think we should tone down make-up, etc. for Mass.  We'll leave hats/masks, etc. in the classroom, and put them back on AFTER Mass, and before the parade in the auditorium. It seems only fitting and respectful, as we will not only be at the front of the auditorium but ON the altar singing, that the fancy costume pieces be left off during Mass.

Trust me, I'm sorry the weather didn't cooperate for today's celebration more than anyone --- another day before my Top Secret costume can be revealed!! --- but I feel it more important that we keep the holy day of obligation as sacred as possible.


Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011

Reminders:

Halloween is on Monday.  Students are allowed to wear costumes to school, as we will walk around the neighborhood in a parade.  Parents are invited to the parade, followed by a viewing of all groups in the auditorium.  Please do send your child in an appropriate costume he/she will be comfortable in all day.

Grade 5 will be presenting All Saint's Day Mass at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, Nov. 1.  Several have volunteered to read, and ALL will be involved in a solemn and lovely Communion Meditation during Mass.  You are, as always, welcome to attend.

Religion

Chapter 3 test tomorrow ... study your hi-lites.

Spelling

Weekly test tomorrow ... also pp. 31 - 34 due

Math

Worksheet

Reading

Vocabulary activity with Ch. 7 & 8 in the "Phantom Tollbooth."


Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

Reminders:  

Students received information today on Photo-Life (class pictures), Boy's Basketball at SMS, and an upcoming skating party.

Tomorrow is Gym and Band Day.

Religion

Chapter 3 test will be on Friday

Math

Worksheet

Social Studies

Complete classwork, if you did not finish definitions.


Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011

Reminders:

Students received November calendar & lunch menu today.

Students will attend the Book Fair tomorrow.

Science

Complete classwork (finish 7 definitions from p. 371)

Religion

Finish your "Trinity" poem & art (most have finished)

Math

Worksheet (marked "page 13")

Reading

Be sure that you have finished reading up to the end of Chapter 8 in "The Phantom Tollbooth."

Also, vocabulary words from Ch. 7 & 8

Spanish

Worksheet, due next Monday



Monday, Oct. 24, 2011

Reminders:

Students received a preview flyer for our upcoming Book Fair.  Please review ... children will attend the Book Fair on WEDNESDAY this week.

Spelling

Write words 3 and/or 7 times, on back of Pre-test.

Also, pp. 31 - 34 due on Friday.

Science

Complete classwork (most did), pp. 117 and 119 in Workbook.

Spanish

Mrs. DellaValle handed out a worksheet today. Due tomorrow.

Math

Complete 4 problems in your notebook.

Social Studies

Complete Lesson Review for Chapter 2.

Also, on a piece of loose leaf paper, with a proper heading, name a family tradition that you and your family share.

Reading

The Phantom Tollbooth:  Finish reading ALL CHAPTERS up to Chapter 8 by Wednesday.  Some have NOT been keeping up ... please try your best to spend the necessary time to finish this reading assignment in a timely fashion.  Mrs. Fasolino suggested that some students need to RE-READ Chapters 5 & 6 ... (were they read the first time??  :-/)



Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011

Reminders:

Students received another WEEKLY SHEET today.  Please sign & return tomorrow, if possible!

A few parents have requested conferences.  Please check backpacks or your email for communication regarding conferences.

Spelling

Weekly test tomorrow; also, pp. 26 - 29 due

Science

Test on Chapter 11 tomorrow.  Use STUDY SHEET!!  (Also, there is a secret message on the online book.!)

Math

Complete 4 problems in your notebook.

Reading

Finish reading Chapters 5 & 6 of "The Phantom Tollbooth", and try to find some puns and idioms within.



Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

Tomorrow is BAND DAY and GYM DAY.

Still missing 4 Trimester Progress Report forms ... please return TOMORROW

Spelling

Complete pp. 26-29 in Spelling books by Friday

Science

Test on Chapter 11 on Friday ... students all have Study Sheets which includes all information on test.

English

Those who did not finish in class, Workbook, p. 171

Math

Complete 4 problems in your notebook

Social Studies

Definitions on p. 38

Reading

Quiz on Ch. 1 - 4 of "The Phantom Tollbooth", including 12 vocabulary words.




Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011

Reminders:

Students from Wednesday Drama received schedules today, and only SOME should attend practice tomorrow.  Please check schedules!!

Students received Mid Trimester Progress Reports today.  Please sign attached letter and return bottom portion.  If you wish to schedule a conference, please indicate early morning or after school.

Students received One for Books forms & Sports Association forms today.  Check backpacks.

More than half of my students carried home their Science books for an assignment.  Please let me know if there are problems with the online book!!

Science

Complete Chapter 11 Review (answers only, in tablets)

pp. 366 - 367, #1 - 20

Spanish

Write words 3x each (2nd half of list)

Math

Look up "area" and "perimeter"

Reading

Vocabulary with Chapter 4 in Phantom Tollbooth


Monday, Oct. 17, 2011

Reminders:  Please send back the permission slip, re: singing in Mass on Oct. 23, whether or not your child will sing.  Mrs. Singer needs an accurate head count ASAP

Two people still have not returned the Weekly Sheet sent home last Thursday.  Please return tomorrow.

Handbook / Dress Code reminder:  Girls are not allowed to wear nail polish to school, as according to our dress code in the SMS Handbook.  Please see to it that nail polish has been removed before the girls return to school.

Spelling

Write words 3 and/or 7 times each, based on results of today's pretest.  (FOR ABSENTEES:  Write each list word 5 times each.)

Spanish

Write new words 3 times each.

Next test is Nov. 8

Social Studies

Workbook, p. 8

Math

Quiz tomorrow

Reading

Read Chapter 4 of "The Phantom Tollbooth", and define the word "pun."


Friday, Oct. 14, 2011

Reminders:

Students received "Cumulative Progress Reports" on THURSDAY, and I was missing FIVE signed copies on Friday.  Please sign and return on MONDAY.

Students received a few notices on Friday, one particular which requires a parent signature, re: singing in church on Sunday, Oct. 23.  Please sign and return on Monday.

Reading

Re-read Chapter 3 in "The Phantom Tollbooth", and write 6 definitions.

Math

Textbook, p. 84*, #2, 3, 4*

(as the Internet was not available in school on Friday afternoon while I attempted to post assignments, I am now posting from home on Saturday, and relying upon my memory.  There is a chance the Math assignment was different from what I have posted.)


Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011

Reminders:

Tomorrow is the last day for Scholastic Book orders, if you wish.

Students received a Cumulative Progress Report today ... please sign & return tomorrow!!  (ps~Math test and Reading papers were returned DIRECTLY TO STUDENTS, and are NOT included in the packet.)


Spelling

Weekly test tomorrow; also, pp. 21-22 due

Religion

Chapter 2 quiz tomorrow (books hi-lighted)

Social Studies

Chapter Test tomorrow ... also, notebooks & workbooks will be collected --- have them in order.

Math

Textbook, p. 49, #1, 3, and 5

Reading

Read Chapter 3 of "The Phantom Tollbooth"



Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

Reminders:

Tomorrow is BAND DAY.

Tomorrow is Gym.

There is a MENU CHANGE for tomorrow:  Grilled Cheese will replace chicken nuggets on tomorrow's menu.

Thursday Drama Club will meet tomorrow.

Religion

Complete classwork (illustrating the story from Luke's Gospel)  (most finished)

English

Unit 2 test tomorrow on "Nouns" ... look over "Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns", if you wish.

Social Studies

Test will now be on Friday

Math

Worksheet

Reading

Vocabulary activity (finding words in your novel, etc.)

Read Chapter Two of "The Phantom Tollbooth."


Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011

Reminders:

Book order, if you wish, due by this Friday.

Art tomorrow.

Wednesday Drama Group meets tomorrow after school.

Menu change for Thursday:  Grilled Cheese will replace chicken nuggets

Important:  We've been having almost DAILY issues with leaky lunchboxes ... perhaps the lunchboxes have holes; perhaps students are being a little careless when putting away liquid items they've not finished during lunch.  Please stress to children who bring lunch to secure bottle tops and soup lids,etc., so as not to leak all over the other lunch boxes/bags in the crate.  Thank you!

Spelling

Write 15 list words 3 and/or 7 times each, based on today's pretest

Science

Workbook p. 112A (please use textbook!)

Social Studies

Complete Chapter Review ... do not do Geography section)

Reading

Complete Vocabulary activity, and read Chapter 1 of "The Phantom Tollbooth"


Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011

Reminders:

Tomorrow is our annual RELIGIOUS RETREAT DAY.  Regular Fall uniforms should be worn, but all should wear or bring SNEAKERS (for the gym activity.)

Tomorrow is a Half Day of school (dismissal at 12:15) ... please bring a snack.

Book orders, if you wish, are due by Oct. 14.

Social Studies

Finish current list of definitions ... due on Tuesday.


Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

Reminders:

Tomorrow is Band Day.  Advanced Band members should report to the stage at 7:30 AM with your instruments.

Thursday Drama Club will begin tomorrow, and go until 3:45.

Book order, if you wish, is due by Oct. 14.

Spelling

Weekly test is tomorrow (due to Religious Retreat on Friday), and pages (17 - 20) are due.

Math

Worksheet ... do not do #19 - 27

Reading

Quiz on "Talking Eggs" tomorrow

Social Studies

Complete 7 definitions


Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011

Note: Tomorrow's lunch menu has CHANGED.  Tomorrow pizza will be served, and chicken nuggets will now be served on Thursday.

Reminder:  Those who have joined Wednesday Drama Club, first practice is tomorrow.  (Thursday Drama Club also begins this week.)

Students received a Scholastic Book order form today.  IF YOU WISH to order, please send back by Friday, Oct. 14.

Spelling

Write words 3 and/or 7 times each, based on results of today's pretest.Due tomorrow.

Also, pp. 17-20,due Thursday.

Social Studies

Complete classwork ... if you did not complete chapter review on p. 23.






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