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May 24, 2012

Language arts: word of the day: zenith

Vocabulary HW due tomorrow.  Read 30 minutes.  Next book review due on 5/29.

Math: 

3- Dimensional Figures

Extra credit due 5/29

Science: Test tomorrow on the digestive system.

Social studies:  Students are responsible for MEMORIZING their lines. CHITONS are needed for dress rehearsals.

Dates of plays:  Wednesday, May 30th, 9:15- 10:15 AM

Still need items for our Greek feast.  We are low on:

  • dressing (only have 1)
  • paper cups  (1)
  • feta cheese (1)
  • bottled water
  • grape juice
  • monetary donations

We have received NO:

  • grapes
  • baklava
  • pita bread (cut into fourths, please)
  • bagged salad

Thank you to those who have already donated!  :)

 

 

 

 

 

May 23, 2012

Math:  Extra credit is due on 5/29/2012 (the day after the long weekend). Students are encouraged to submit their tesselations early.

Science:  Test on Friday on the digestive system.

Language arts:  word of the day:  zeal (noun) or zealous (adjective) Read 30 minutes. Be prepared with rogh drafts of hobby pieces, so that we may conference.

Social studies:  All students should know their lines by now.  Please note:  Directions for chitons were sent home weeks ago.  They should be done by tomorrow.

Plays to be held on May 30 from 9:15 to 10:15 am.  Thank you for sending in contributions for our Greek feast. 

 

 

 

May 22, 2012

 

Language arts: word of the day:  zephyr

Read 30 minutes.  We are currently working on "Hobby Pieces".  Students may begin with their hooks and opening paragraphs at home.

Science: Test Friday, 5/25 on the digestive system.

Math:  Extra credit was distributed and explained in class today.  It is due on 5/29/2012 (the day after the long weekend). Students are encouraged to submit their tesselations early.

Social studies:  Continue practicing your parts in the play(s) with expression.

 

 

 

May 21, 2012

INVITATIONS to our Ancient Greek Plays went home today.  They will be held on Wednesday, May 30th from 9:15 to 10:15 AM in your child's homeroom. We hope you will be able to attend. 

A NOTICE also went home regarding the Greek Feast which we hold for the children following their plays.  If you would like to contribute, it would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

Language arts: Word of the day:  zany

Read 30 minutes. 3rd book review due May 29th

Math:  #4-27 Worksheet

Science: Color & cut digestive system, if not done in class.

Extra credit due tomorrow.

Social studies:  All lines should be memorized by now.

May 18, 2012

 

No homework in any subjects

However, PLEASE MEMORIZE YOUR LINES AND PRACTICE YOUR EXPRESSION.  Date and time of plays to be announced soon.

Have a great weekend!

 

 

 

 

May 17, 2012

Science: no homework

Extra credit due 5/22

Math: no homework

Language arts: word of the day:  superlative

Vocabulary due tomorrow.  Read 30 minutes.

Social studies:  MEMORIZE YOUR LINES.

 

 

 

May 16, 2012

Language arts: word of the day: peerless

Read 30 minutes. Next book review due 5/19.

Finish "narrative poems" if not already done in class

Math: Geometry Vocabulary Test tomorrow

Science: 2 double-sided worksheets

Social studies:  MEMORIZE YOUR LINES.

 

May 15, 2012

 

Language arts: word of the day: eminent

Read 30 minutes.  Book reviews were due today. Next book review will be due on 5/29.

Math:  Practice Worksheet 11-4

Science: Extra credit due 5/22.

Social studies:  MEMORIZE YOUR LINES.

 

 

 

May 14, 2012

 

Language arts:  word of the day: paramount

Extra credit and 2nd book review due tomorrow.

Science:  2-sided worksheet: "Let's Look in Your Mouth"

Math:  Two 2-sided worksheets: "Name That Polygon" and "Polygon Riddles"

Ruler needed for math class until further notice.

Social studies:  MEMORIZE YOUR LINES.

 

 

 

May 11, 2012

Language arts:  Extra credit due May 15th, as well as first book review.

Social studies:  PLEASE MEMORIZE YOUR LINES!

Math: Finish "Classification of Angles", and turn in on Monday,if not already done in class.

Science:  no homework

Have a great weekend!

 

 

 

 

May 10, 2012

Science: No homework

LA:   Word of the day: rendezvous    Read 30 minutes

Emotion poem due tomorrow.    Extra credit due 5/15

Math: If worksheet from today's class was not completed,  complete for homeork.  Students need rulers with inches and centimeters to all math classes until further notice. Please bring markers or color pencils to class tomorrow.

SS: Lines need to be memorized for plays.

May 8, 2012

 

LA:  word of the day: bonanza

Read 30 minutes.  Finish poem started in class, if not already done.

Extra credit went home today.  It is due on May 15th, the same day that the 2nd book review of the quarter is due.

Science:  2 double-sided worksheets: "Food & Energy"

Math:  "Tri" These Missing Angles--2-sided worksheet. Show all work.

Social studies: Practice your lines for the plays!

 

 

May 7, 2012

LA:      Word of the day: kowtow    Read 30 minutes

Math:    No homework

Science: No homework

SS:  Practice lines for play! 

May 3, 2012

Math: "Do You Know All the Angles?" - Graded HW! Be sure to show work for full credit.

Science: No HW

LA: Vocabulary due tomorrow. Read for 30 minutes.

Social Studies:  Continue memorizing lines of play. Chitons are due by May 10th. Many parents have asked for the performance date for the plays. As soon as we set the date, we'll let you know.

 

May 2, 2012

Science: No homework

Math: "Light the Way" 2-sided worksheet

LA: word of day: boondoggle Read 30 minutes

SS: Continue memorizing lines of play

May 1, 2012

Science: Test tomorrow on skeletal, muscular systems and the skin. Use Practice test as study guide.

Math: "Light the Way" 2-sided worksheet- Wednesday night's homework

LA: Word of the day: replica  Read 30 minutes

SS: Continue memorizing lines of play

April 30, 2012

All permission slips were due today.

Science: 2-sided worksheet "The Skin" & "Burns"

LA: word of day: labyrinth  Read 30 minutes

Math: Quiz tomorrow on points, lines, rays, angles, and angle measures.

SS: Begin memorizing lines of play

April 27, 2012

Permission slip for May 4th field trip to "Chimpanzees"movie is due Monday. Please be sure to send separate payment for lunch if your child is going to buy from Papa Gino's.

SS: Greek chiton directions were sent home yesterday. We hope all students have a completed chiton by May 10th.

Have a great weekend!

April 25, 2012

Permission slip for May 4th field trip to "Chimpanzees"movie sent home today. Please be sure to send separate payment for lunch if your child is going to buy from Papa Gino's.

Science: "Home-School" worksheet

Math: "Geometric Figures" 2-sided worksheet

Language arts: word of the day:  slothful                Read 30 minutes. First book review due Monday.

April 24, 2012

Language arts: word of the day:  avid

Read 30 minutes. First book review due Monday.

Social studies: T14 Homeroom: Finish brochures if not already done in class.

Math: no homework

Science: 2-sided worksheet "The Muscular System"

 

April 23, 2012

Welcome back!

Science: Complete foldable of skeletal system, if not done in class today.

Language arts:  word of the day: ecstatic

First book review of quarter IV due April 30th.

Math:  no homework

April 11, 2012

Math: Test tomorrow on Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers. Students should make a practice test at home with answer key, complete the test, and correct it. Bring the completed practice test to class tomorrow to be collected.

LA: word of the day: Gossamer  The Giver Chapter 13 , Question 1  Period 2 answer assigned question on Blubber.  Read for 30 minutes.

Science: Poster due tomorrow at end of your science class.

Social Studies: Homerooms T-10 and T-13: Constellation test tomorrow.

April 10, 2012

Science: Create a poster title and gather ideas for poster contest "The Scituate Reservoir Watershed: Connecting Our Water, Our Food, Our Communities"

Math: 7-5, 7-6 Study Guides Complete numbers 1-9 on each sheet. SHOW WORK!!

LA:  word of the day:  gossamer

Read 30 minutes.

Per. 5 & 6:  Answer question 1 under chapter 12 for The Giver

April 8, 2012

Quarter 4 begins today!

Math: 7-3 Practice (Period 5 complete even #'d problems only)

LA: Word of the day: riveting     Read for 30 minutes.

Science: No HW

April 5, 2012

**No school Friday, April 6th. There is a full week of school next week and April vacation is the week of  16th to the 20th.

No homework in any subjects. Quarter 3 ends today.

April 3, 2012

Math: Test tomorrow on adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers.

Science: Questions on Reaction Time.

LA: Word of the day: incomparable   Read for 30 minutes.   4th book review is due 4/4/12.

FYI: 3rd quarter ends Thursday, 4/4/12. There is no school on Friday.

April 2, 2012

Math: "Mixed Numbers Addition & Subtraction HW" Show all work!

LA: Words with IN or UN (Due Thursday)    Read for 30 Minutes.   Final book review for the quarter due 4/4/12.

Science: "Body Systems" Literal questions #1-5 only. "Body Tissue" worksheet

March 29, 2012

Math: no homework

Science:  Extra credit due tomorrow!

Language arts:  Vocabulary Test on words #61-80 tomorrow.  Study guides went home today.

Congratulations to Mrs. Charland on her first grandchild!  It's a girl, 6lbs 2 oz., 18 1/2 inches! Way to go! 

March 28, 2012

Math:     6-5 Study Guide

Science: No homework

LA: Read 30 minutes

March 27, 2012

Science: Test tomorrow. Use "Guided Reading" worksheets for Gymnosperms and Angiosperms. Extra credit due Friday, March 30th.

Math:  "6-4 Practice"

LA: No vocabulary this week. Read 30 minutes. Next book review due 4/4.

 

March 26, 2012

Math: 6-3 Study Guide and "graded HW Review"

Science: Test Wednesday

"Flowers" Add additional labels.

Language arts: No vocabulary this week. Read 30 minutes. Next book review due 4/4.

Period 2:  Complete essay on "Screen Addicts".  Remember to provide at least three reasons from the article to support your opinion.

Periods 5 & 6:  Answer questions for Chapter 2 of The Giver in reading journals.

Social studies: T-13 "Time for Kids" with 2 worksheets

 

March 23, 2012

Everyone enjoyed a great visit to RISD Museum today, and lunch at Burger King was the perfect ending to a wonderful day! Thank you Titan students for making such a positive impression on the museum docents!

Science: Third quarter extra credit was distributed today and is due no later than Friday, March 30th. Anyone who needs white construction paper can simply ask me for it.

March 22, 2012

S. Studies: 3rd quarter extra credit due tomorrow!

Math: No HW

Science: No HW

LA: Vocabulary due tomorrow. Read for 30 minutes.

Field trip tomorrow! Please be sure that your child has a bag lunch or money for lunch at Burger King. If you purchased an Entertainment Book earlier in the school year, you may want to take advantage of BK coupons! 


March 21, 2012

Math: Test tomorrow on LCM, comparing and ordering fractions. See study guide.

Science: "Help Wanted" worksheet and crossword if not completed in class.

LA: word of the day: grapple Vocabulary due Friday. Finish writing essay if not completed in class. Read for 30 minutes.

Social Studies: 3rd quarter extra credit due Friday, 3-23-12.


March 20, 2012

Happy First Day of Spring!

 Math: "5-8 Study Guide

Period 2:  "Problem Solving" due tomorrow.

Science:  Two-sided paper: "Seed-Producing Parts of a Flower"

Language arts: word of the day: grapple

"How would you feel?" (a paper related to Number the Stars by Lois Lowry)

Social studies: no homework

All field trip permission slips should be in by now.

 

March 19, 2012

Science: "From Plant to Paper"

Math: "Least Common Multiple (Denominator)"

LA:   word of day:  collide  Read 30 minutes

Social Studies: Extra credit due Friday, March 23rd.

Homeroom T14: Quiz on Constellation Myths (Study guide and packets went home today.)

March 16, 2012

*****ALL permission slips to RISD musuem field trip due no later than Monday, March 19th.

Social Studies: Extra credit distributed today and due Friday, March 23rd.

Math:  Period 2:  Problem-solving paper due Wednesday, 3/21.


March 15, 2012

 

Science: no homework

Math: LCM of 18 & 27 in notebook

Period 2:  Problem-solving paper due Wednesday, 3/21.

Language arts: word of the day: wrest

Vocabulary due tomorrow.

Spring pictures will be taken tomorrow.

 

 

March 14, 2010

Language arts: word of the day: wring

Read 30 minutes. Complete "A Postcard to Papa"

Social studies: Homeroom T14 Test tomorrow on Chapter 7, Lesson 2 pp. 234-239 in Horizons.  Study guides went home today, and students also have their notebooks.

Science: "The Plant Kingdom"

Math:  5-5 Practice, evens only

 

March 13, 2012

Science: no homework

Math:  "Graded Homework" and quiz tomorrow on changing improper fractions to mixed numerals and vice-versa.

Language arts:  word of the day: whisk (verb or noun)

Read 30 minutes.  In addition, p. 76 workbook page for Number the Stars

Reminder:  Field trip permission slips are due March 16th.  Thanks!

 

 

 

March 12, 2012

Language arts: Words with a silent letter: Word of the day: whet

Read 30 minutes.  Next book review due 3/21.

Math:  5-5 Study Guide

Science: Worksheet pp. 52-55

March 8, 2012

LA: Number the Stars worksheet

Continue to read 30 minutes nightly. 

Note:  We are short on the number of available Number the Stars books we have. If you have this book at home, please bring it in. If you are able to download this book by Lois Lowry onto your child's Kindle or Nook, it would be greatly appreciated!

Science: Test tomorrow. Use "Guided Reading-Cell Division", "Photosythesis p. 114",  "Respiration" p. 23/24, "Cancer" p. 31-32 as study guides.

Math: Play outside.  Period 2 problem solving due Monday.

March 7, 2012

LA: Periods 5 and 6: p. 73 workbook sheet        

 Period 2: "Where in the World are We?"

Science: Use "Photosynthesis" page 114 and "Respiration" pages 23-24  for reviewing for Friday's test. The test will cover photosynthesis, respiration, cell cycle, and cancer. 

Math: Quiz tomorrow- Simplifying Fractions  Also, Period 2 has "Quarter Problem Solving" due Monday.

 

March 6, 2012

Language arts: P. 5 & 6:  "Where in the World Are We?"

Period 2: "Proofreading marks"

Second book review is now overdue.  It will lose one point per day. 

Continue reading 30 minutes per day. 

Science: Used Guided Reading Packet to begin reviewing for Friday's test.

Math:  "5-4 Practice" worksheet

Social studies for T-13: Test tomorrow on myths 1-8.  (See study sheet distributed in class today.)



 

 

March 5, 2012

**NECAP testing results were given to each student today.

** Field trip permission slip distributed today.

Science: "Sructure and Replication of DNA"  pages 29 & 30 only.

LA: "Yankee Fever"

Math: Periods 2 & 6: "Clean Out..." and "Food Fun"  Period 5: "Clean Out..."  These pages are found in the packet we started in today's math class.

March 2, 2012

Math: Quiz Monday on Minutes #41-50

LA: Read 30 minutes.  Extra credit due 3/6/2012

Science: No homework

March 1, 2012

Science: No Homework

Math: Test tomorrow- GCF. See practice test from today's class.  Quiz on Monday on Minutes # 41-50.

LA: Word of the day:  quandary

Read 30 minutes.  Vocabulary due tomorrow.

Extra credit due 3/6/2012

An assembly explaining the Pennies for Patients Fundraiser was held today.


February 29, 2012

 

Math:  Periods 2 & 6:  Find the GCF of 27, 54, 81.

             Period 5: Find the GCF of 32 & 40.

Science:  "Cell Division"  p. 131 Finish PP. 58, 59, & 60.

Language arts: word of the day: query

Read 30 minutes.  next book review due 3/6/12.

Extra credit was distributed yesterday. It is due March 6th.

Note: Rough drafts of persuasive essays should be completed by tomorrow.

 

 

February 28, 2012

Math:  Period 5: Find the GCF of 20 & 16 in your math notebook.  Periods 2 & 6:  Find the GCF of 16 & 100 in math notebook.

Science: "Cell Division"  pp. 27-29 Questions #4-7

Language arts: word of the day:  quantify (verb)

 

February 27, 2012

Welcome back! Hopefully everyone had a fun and relaxing vacation!

Science: "Cell Division" Page 26 and 1/2 p. 27     "Stage 1  Interphase" only.

Math: "Prime Time" Graded homework...Show work

LA: word of the day: qualm

Read 30 minutes.   "Persuasive Search"

 

February 16, 2012

Social studies for homerooms T-13 and T-14: Finish your 12 Labors of Hercules if you did not finish it in class today.

Have a wonderful vacation!

February 15, 2012

 

Math:  3rd Quarter Extra Credit due tomorrow, 2/16/2012

Quiz tomorrow on 1st ten prime numbers in order


Science: no homework


Language arts : word of the day:  slither

"Abstract Nouns"  Due to the professional day, all homework is due tomorrow, including vocabulary

 

February 14, 2014

Math:  Problem Solving #1

Math extra credit due 2/16/2012

Language arts: word of the day: clamber

In addition, "Common and Proper Nouns" worksheet

Note: Vocabulary is due Thursday due to Friday's professional day.

1st book review of quarter 3 was due yesterday, 2/13/12. (1 point loss per day)

Science: no homework

Happy Valentine's Day!


February 13, 2012

Math: Divisibility Test tomorrow.  3rd quarter extra credit due no later than 2-16-12

Science: Complete worksheet pages 44, 45, and 230.

LA: word of the day: saunter   Read for 30 minutes. At this point, every student should have an article for his/her persuasive essay.

There is no school on Friday, February 17th for students due to a scheduled Professional Day for teachers. Students return to school on February 27th.


February 10, 2012

Math: Third quarter extra credit was distributed today and is due no later than Thursday, 2-16-12.

Letters for math placement for the rest of the year were given to students today. Please be sure to read the letter as there is important information about future math and science classes for your child.

No HW other classes. Enjoy the snow!

February 9, 2012

**Thank you for your patience with PowerTeacher grade updates. We are hoping to have grades posted by end of next week.

Math: Finish 4 numbers on divisibility chart in math notebook.

Science: "Respiration" Underline one important fact per bullet and complete back of the sheet.

LA:     Word of day: flabbergasted     Vocab due tomorrow Read 30 minutes

February 8, 2012

Language arts: word of the day:  glower. Read 30 minutes.

Note:  If you have access to a computer, please find at least one article to use for your persuasive essay.

Science: no homework

Math: "1-6 Study Guide" and "Order of Operations"

 

February 7, 2012

Science: Test tomorrow on Photosynthesis--Use study guide provided in today's class.

Math: Last night's homework will be collected tomorrow.("Perfect 10"  Neatly show work and answers for mean, median, mode and range.)

 LA:  word of the day:  gape (verb or noun)

Read 30 minutes.  First book review of the quarter is due February 13th. (Other dates are: 3/6, 3/21, and 4/4/2012.)

Social studies: T-14 students:  Quiz on 6 types of Ancient Greek pottery and their uses

February 6, 2012

Math:  "Perfect 10"  Neatly show work and answers for mean, median, mode and range.

Science: Two-sided worksheet: "Nature's Food Factory"

Language arts:  word of the day:  sneer (verb or noun)

Read 30 minutes.  First book review of the quarter is due February 13th. (Other dates are: 3/6, 3/21, and 4/4/2012.)

Note: Due to a computer error, new copies of report cards were distributed today.


 

 

 

February 3, 2012

No homework.  Have a safe and enjoyable weekend! 

Our thanks to all parents who donated canned goods to our local food bank.

February 2, 2012

Science: "Learn Words about a New Subject"

Math: no homework

Language arts: Read 30 minutes.

Tomorrow is "Souper Super Bowl Friday".  Students may wear shirts and hats for their favorite sport team.  We are asking that each student bring in a canned good, such as soup, to be donated to a local food bank.  Thanks!

February 1, 2012

Science: "A Tree is Like a Hungry Kid"

Math: No Homework

LA: "In a Word"

 

January 31, 2012

 

Please note:  3rd quarter grades will not be posted to Power Teacher until roster changes are made in mid-February.  In the meantime, please refer to page 120 of your child's agenda for 3rd quarter grades. 


Language arts: "Grammar Cop: Homophones"

Read 30 minutes.

Science:  "Photosynthesis" First section: Questions 1-5; Third section #5 only

Math:  DAU Unit Test   (See study guide.)


January 30, 2012

Math:  "Statistics" worksheet

Science:  Worksheet pp. 20-22

Language arts: no vocabulary this week

Tomorrow: Vocabulary Test on words #41-60  Study guides went home today, along with notebooks in which definitions should be written.

Keep reading! (30 mnutes each night)


 

 

January 27, 2012

T-13 Social Studies: Test on Monday, 1-30-12 on Lesson 2, City States and Greek Culture. Please return Social Studies texts on Monday!

No HW in other classes. Have a great weekend.

 

January 26, 2012

 Math:  Quiz tomorrow: mean, median, mode and range

Students were given a practice quiz today and an answer key.

 

Social studies:  EXTRA CREDIT DUE TOMORROW.

Homeroom T14 Test on Chapter 7, Lesson 1 (Study guides went home today, along with notebooks.)

 

L.Arts:  word of the day: negotiate

Final book reviews accepted no later than tomorrow.

Quiz on daily language review: Study guide went home today.

 

Science:  "Chlorophyll and the Color of LIght" # 1-5

 

 

 

 

 

January 25, 2012

 

Math:  DAV Investigation #5

ACE #8 (in math notebooks)

Science: no homework

Language arts: word of the day:  cogitate

Final book review of the quarter is due tomorrow.

Social studies:  Extra credit due Friday, 1/27.

Congratulations to: Sam Borden, Jaminson Naylor, and Brooke Petrangelo for placing 1st in the Titan Team spelling bee.  Middle school bee will occur tomorrow for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade winners.  Good luck!

 

 

 

January 24, 2012

SS: Extra credit due no later than Friday, 1/27.

Math: Finish DAU Problem 5.5 in math notebook if you did not finish it during today's class.

Science: Finish 2 worksheets ("Worksheet 9.1") if you did not finish during today's class.

LA: word of the day:hesitate     Read for 30 minutes.

Middle School yearbooks can be ordered until April13th. Order forms are available in homerooms.

January 23, 2012

Science: Read and answer 2 questions in your science notebook.

Math: 2 worksheets "Getting a Jump..." and "What's Your Range?"

LA: Word of Day: reverberate   4th book review due Thursday, 1/26/12    Read 30 minutes

SS. Extra credit due no later than Friday, 1/27.

January 20, 2012

No homework

Math: Please be sure to bring calculators to class until further notice.

Social studies:  Extra credit was distributed today and is due on Friday, January 27th, the last day of quarter two.

Have a great weekend!

 

 

 

January 19, 2012

Math: Scatterplots #35 and #36 (2-sided worksheet)

LA: word of the day:  victuals (pronounced vittles)

Read 30 minutes.  (Final book review due 1/26.)

Worksheet: "In a Word: Animal Groups"

Science: Test tomorrow: seeds  Extra Credit due tomorrow!

January 18, 2012

Math:  DAU Investigation 4 ACE questions #1 and #2 in math notebook.  Also, Period 5 should finish graphing our class data.

Science: 2-sided worksheet "Corn and Bean"  Extra credit is due no later than 1-20-12.

Language Arts: word of the day: repast     Grammar Cop: Verb Tenses      Read for 30 minutes.

January 17, 2012

Science:  Types of Angiosperms. Question #4 on back to be done.

Language arts:  word of the day: devour

Read 30 minutes.

Math: Skill Drill #11 Worksheet

 

 

January 13, 2012

Science: Extra Credit due Friday, January 20th.  Plan ahead..it will take about 2 days of observations!

Math:  Correlation Quiz on Tuesday 1/17/12

LA: Read 30 minutes each day

January 12, 2012: 

Language arts: word of the day: limelight

Read 30 minutes.  No additional homework, as book reviews are due tomorrow.  In addition, any book orders must be submitted by tomorrow.

Math:  "Correlations" worksheet Quiz tomorrow on Minutes #31-40.

Science:  Test on morning work.  Use papers to study.

 

January 11, 2012

Science: No homework

Language Arts: word of day: steadfast

3rd book review due 1/13

Book orders due 1/13.

Math: 2 worksheets:"Rounding Whole Numbers" and "Rounding Decimals"

January 10, 2012

Science:  "Bean Seed"

Language arts:  word of the day: dovetail

Worksheet on contractions 

3rd book review due 1/13

Book orders due 1/13.

Math: 2-6 Study Guide

January 9, 2012

Science: Worksheet "Review 5.1" P.23

LA: Word of the deadpan

Third reading review of the quarter is due Friday, 1/13/12.

Also due Friday are any book orders.  Please make checks payable to Scholastic Books.  No cash, please. Thank you for your support.  Buying books online makes it possible for me to get them for our classroom library!

Math:  "Why did the hen...?"   Extra credit due tomorrow.

January 6, 2012

Math: Finish the Frequency Table we began in class today. Be sure to answer all questions at the bottom of the page and show work when appropriate.  Also, 2nd quarter extra credit is due no later than Tuesday, 1-10-12.

Science and LA: No homework

Enjoy the weekend!

January 5, 2012

Language arts:  word of the day: unassuming

Vocabulary due tomorrow.  Study tonight for a quiz on conventions. (spelling & capitalization of days of the week, contractions,and homophones: weight/wait,two/to/too,its/it's)  A study guide went home today.

Social studies: T14 homeroom: Finish the 2nd worksheet for Time for Kids, if not done in class already.

Science:  p.19 "Active Transport" and "Cells at Work", if not completed in class.

Math:  no homework This is a great night to work on extra credit which is due 1/10/12.

 

January 4, 2012

Science: 1)Worksheet "The Cell in Its Environment" 

 2)In green textbook, read pages 93-95 and on page 96 answer questions 1 & 2 on separate sheet of paper.

Math: Quiz tomorrow on stem plots   Extra credit is due January 10, 2012. All work must be shown.

LA: Monday's DLR #6  word of the day: routine   Vocabulary due Friday

3rd book of the quarter due: January 13th

January 3, 2012

Welcome back and happy new year! 

Language arts:  This week's words: ""Words for Ordinary"(due Friday)

word of the day:  middling

Additionally, "Grammar Cop: Two, to, or Too?"

3rd book of the quarter due: January 13th

Science: "Chemical Compounds in Cells"

Math:  "Football Follies" worksheet

2nd quarter extra credit was distributed today.  It is due January 10, 2012. All work must be shown.

 

 

 

December 23, 2011

Last update of 2011!  Thanks to all who helped to make our Polar Express Day such a great success!  The children had a wonderful time completing activites related to the book by Chris Van Allsburg and watching its movie in their pajamas!  The cookies and hot chocolate added so much to the experience of reading the book together. 

Of course, there is no homework during the vacation.  We wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a safe and peaceful new year!

See you in 2012!

 

December 22, 2011

Polar Express Day tomorrow. Thank you to parents who have already sent in treats, we are hoping to have a nice assortment of cookies for the students to enjoy with their hot chocolate(teacher provided). 

Science: Page 69 Question 1 parts a,b,c  Question 2 part a only.

Math: No homework

LA: Word of day: loot  Vocabulary due tomorrow and 2nd book review also due.

December 21, 2011

Math: 2 sided worksheet: "Fish Stories" and "If the Shoe Fits"

Science: Worksheets Pages 14 and 15 and "Math Analysis" on a separate piece of paper

LA: word of the day:nabob    

Daily Warmup #3

Read 20 minutes.

2nd book review of the quarter is due Friday, Dec. 23rd.


December 20, 2011

Science: Read pages 64-66 in green textbook. Answer questions 1-4 on page 66 in your science notebook. 

Math: No homework

LA: word of the day: pundit 

Daily Warm Up #2

Read 20 minutes.

2nd book review of the quarter is due Friday, Dec. 23rd.


December 19, 2011

Math: Test tomorrow on Line Plots with Criteria. See review notes from today's math class.

LA: Daily Warm-Up 1. Word of the day: veranda  The second book review for the quarter is due by Friday, Dec. 23rd.

Read for 20 minutes. (This is in addition to any reading that may have been done in school today.)

Science: Read pages 51-57 in science textbook and answer the questions 1, 2, and 3 found on page 57.

 

December 16, 2011

No HW in any subjects!

LA: The second book review for the quarter is due by Friday, Dec. 23rd.

A letter went home today with details about Polar Express Day.

Picture retakes will be on Monday morning, Dec. 19th.

Have a great weekend.

December 15, 2011

Science: Explain how a water molecule is created from hydrogen and oxygen.

Math:  Quiz tomorrow on Minutes #21-30

LA: Vocabulary quiz on words #21-40 tomorrow. Study guides were sent home today.  2nd reading book review is due December 23, 2011. 

December 14, 2011

Picture re-takes Dec. 19th

Science: "Chemical Compounds" pages 12 & 13 Underline important information.

Math: DAU Lesson 2.2 in math notebook

LA: "Choose the antonym" Read 30 minutes

December 13, 2011

Science: Read pages 86-88 Answer questions 1-4 on page 88 in science notebook. Also complete Worksheet "Review 4.3"

LA: "Choose the synonym" Read 30 minutes

Math: Data About Us ,Investigation 1, ACE questions 8,9,10 in math notebook.

December 12, 2011

Picture re-takes  Dec. 19

Science: Read pages 41-45 in textbook, then on page 45 answer #1-4 on separate sheet of paper.

Math: Line Plot Quiz tomorrow

LA: No vocabulary HW this week.

Tonight's homework:  simile worksheet

Study for Daily Language Review Quiz #2. (Study Guide went home today.)

December 9, 2011

No homework this weekend. Enjoy the weekend!

December 8, 2011

Math: Graded homework due tomorrow.

LA: Vocabulary due tomorrow.


December 7, 2011

Science: Test tomorrow  Use Study Guide provided in today's classes.

Math: Data About Us ,Investigation 1, ACE question #7

LA: Word of day: hodgepodge  Read 20 minutes

December 6, 2011

Math: Data About Us ,Investigation 1, ACE question # 1- Complete the assignment in math notebook with appropriate heading (done in class). Note to parents: Henceforth, we will refer to Data About Us as DAU.

Science: Test Thursday. Tonight, begin studying by using"Looking Inside Cells."

LA:  Word of the day: nonplussed  Read for 20 minutes.

NOTE: Picture retakes Monday, Dec. 19th.

December 5, 2011

Science:  Correct:"Looking Inside Cells"

Math: rough draft of  name lengths

Language arts: word of the day: baffle

Read 20 minutes.  2nd book review now overdue and losing 5 points per school day.

L.A. Extra credit due tomorrow. (alliteration)

**Picture retakes 12/19

 

December 2, 2011

Science: No homework

Math: Data About Us books and a ruler to all classes until further notice.

LA: Extra Credit due Tuesday, 12/6/11

December 1, 2011

Math: No HW

LA: word of the day: weep/wept Read for 20 minutes. Extra credit due 12-6-11.

Science: No HW

Homeroom T-14 Social Studies: Test tomorrow on Chapter 3, Lesson 2. A study guide was distributed to students today.

Note: Picture retakes 12/19/11

 

November 30, 2011

**Picture retakes 12/19

Science: "Modeling Cell Structure"  Question #2 ONLY.  Place answers on back of worksheet.

Math:No homework

LA: Word of day: whimper  Read 20 minutes   Extra credit due 12/6.

November 29, 2011

Science: Crossword: "Plant Cells"

Language arts: word of the day: guffaw   

Read for 20 minutes.  First book review of quarter II due Friday, Dec, 2nd.

EL.Arts extra credit (worth 20 points) was distributed today and is due by Tuesday, Dec. 6th.

Math: Quiz tomorrow on metric measures.  Please see worksheet completed in class today along with answer key distributed to students.

NOTE: Monday, Dec. 19th is make-up Picture Day at 8:30 am.

November 28, 2011

Math:" Metric Units and Decimals" worksheet

LA: Word of the day: chortle  Read for 20 minutes.  First book review for 2nd quarter due Friday, December 2nd.

Science: "Specialized Cells" 2-sided worksheet- Be sure to underline important information.

November 22, 2011

No homework in LA or Science 

Math: If you did not finish "What Do Slamon and Cod..." worksheet, please do so. This will count for HW in class on Monday.  Be sure to show work. No work=no credit!

Have a safe and wonderful holiday!


November 21, 2011

Language arts:  no vocabulary this week

First book review due: December 2nd

Quiz on conventions tomorrow.  Review sheet sent home today.

Math:  "What did the finger..." worksheet (if not completed in class)

Science: "Cell Parts" # 2 & 3 only

Social studies: T14 homeroom. Complete TFK (3 sheets) if not done in class today.




November 17, 2011

The team celebration was enjoyed by all! Please ask your child about their award.

Science: No homework

Math:Students will need a 12 inch ruler (with centimeters)  and a glue stick in class tomorrow.

LA: Word of the day:  mirth   Read 20 minutes   Vocabulary due tomorrow

November 16, 2011

***The Titan team will be having our first quarter celebration tomorrow. The teachers will be providing the ingredients for students to make their own yogurt parfaits for a small breakfast snack. We will then have our awards ceremony where students will be recognized for outstanding academic achievement, 100%  homework completion, and also for at least 90% prepared for all classes.  Lastly, we will be watching the movie "Despicable Me" (PG).

Science: No homework

Math: No homework

LA: Word of day: monopolize      Read for 20 minutes

November 15, 2011

Math: Test tomorrow:Graphing Functions   A practice test was completed in class and students were given an answer key.

LA: Word of the day: malady  Read for 20 minutes.

Science: "Mid Summative Exam 1" worksheet


November 14, 2011

Science: Worksheet: "The Euglena" Read and follow coloring instructions.

Math: Graphing Equations

LA: Word of day: mayhem      Read 20 minutes


November 10, 2011

Math: Finish "Graphing Functions" if you did not do so in today's class.

Sci. and LA: No HW

To all of our vererans, and especially our Titan parents who served in the military, we thank you for your service to our country.

November 9, 2011

Math: "Graphing Functions #1"

Science: Worksheet pages 7, 8, and 9

LA: word of the day: vast   Read for 20 minutes

A parent letter went home today from our lunch provider, Aramark.

FFA students are collecting nonperishable food items for needy families. If you are able, please send in food items with your child.

November 8, 2011

Math: "What is Orange?"

LA: word of the day: diminutive  Read for 20 minutes.

Science: No HW

Social Studies: Tomorrow is last day to submit your 1st quarter extra credit!

November 7, 2011

Math: "What is Green?" Bring coloring implements to class tomorrow.

Science: "Preview Your Paramecium" worksheet

LA: word of the day: miniscule      Read for 20 minutes.

Social Studies extra credit is due no later than Wed. 11-9-11.

November 4, 2011

No HW

Math: Bring a ruler to class until further notice and bring coloring implements to class on Monday!

Social Studies extra credit is due Wednesday, Nov. 9th.

November 3, 2011

Math: Quiz tomorrow on Minutes #11-20

Science:  "Exploring Cells"

Language arts: word of the day: flit.  Read 20 minutes.  4th book review for the quarter was due today.

Social studies:  Homeroom T-14: Test tomorrow on Ch.3/Lesson 1 (Study guides went home & notebooks went home today.)

Social studies extra credit due Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2012

November 2, 2011

Science: "Classifying Organisms" Numbers 2-7 only

LA: word of day: lope     Read 20 minutes

Math: Test tomorrow on Function Tables

Social Studies: 1st quarter extra credit distributed today.  All projects are due no later than 11/9/11



November 1, 2011


Science: no homework

Language arts: word of the day:  meander

4th book of the quarter is due by November 3rd. (Quarter closes Nov. 10th.)

Math: "Number Patterns" 


October 31, 2011

Science: Test tomorrow on parts of a microscope and field of view.

Math: "Skill: Function Table"

LA: word of day: plod  Read 20 minutes














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