Thursday, October 29, 2009

FYI

Some parents asked at conferences for the website that gives lexile ranges of books. This site is:

http://www.lexile.com

We have given all of the students their lexile range and expect them to be choosing books within this range. Now you can help with this too. Thanks.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

November is Around the Corner!

Here's the homework!
Language Arts: Read genre book - DUE NOVEMBER 11

Math: Practice facts

Science and Social Studies: No Homework

*Some students still do not have their Symphony Field Trip permission slip turned in. Extra copies were given to those students today. Please look for them to come home, sign and return ASAP.

We look forward to seeing many of you at conferences tomorrow morning. It's been fun getting to know these kids, and we are excited to share how they are doing!

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Tuesday's Assignments

Language Arts:
Doyle- Fall paragraph due Wed., Spelling Test tomorrow, Genre Book reading (due 11/11) and finish all literature circle reading and packets.

Hoppe/Zimm- Spelling Test tomorrow, Genre Book reading (due 11/11) and finish all literature circle reading and packets

Math:
Finish multiplication fact triangles

Science: No Homework

Social Studies: No Homework

Remember parent teacher conferences! Students also have a permission slip for the symphony to turn in.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

A Gloomy Thursday!

Note-Attention all parents of last minute procrastinators:)

On Monday, October 26, there will be a science work session going on in Ms. Doyle's classroom. This will take place from 3:10-4:00. I will be "armed" with a lot of glue guns, extra craft materials, computers and more for anybody who needs assistance with the science project. Please arrange to pick your child up at 4:00 on that night. (Remember that the science project is due on October 27)

Homework:
Language-
*Jumpstarts due tomorrow.
*Literature circle reading and packet pages
*Spelling due Tuesday

Science:
*Organism project due 10/27
*Study for quiz (Use flashcards and plant study guide)

Hump Day!

Language-

Read genre book. Due date is November 11.

Literature circle assignment.

Science-
Organism project due October 27. Please see me (Ms. Doyle) if you need help. I'm available at lunch and after school.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Today's Homework:

Language Arts:
Read Genre book
Literature Circle Reading and Booklet page
Spelling Test Wednesday
Show parents Fundraiser information

Math: Test tomorrow! Finish review problems

Science: No homework

Social Studies: No Homework

Conference reminders will come home tomorrow!!!

Monday, October 19, 2009

A sunny Monday!

Hey all! Look for a school notes update to come out this week! Below are the homework assignments for the day. There is also a link on the side bar for practicing for the social studies 13 colonies quiz!

Language Arts:
Doyle- Read Genre book, Read and do packet work for Literature circle book, finish the fall outline we started in class and Spelling Unit 2 is due tomorrow.
Hoppe/Zimm-Read Genre book, Read and do packet work for Literature circle book, and Spelling Unit 2 is due tomorrow.

Math:
Study Math Facts!

Science:

Social Studies:
Study 13 colonies map for quiz on colonies tomorrow. Also review the Intolerances activity sheet we did in class today.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

FRIDAY IS ALMOST HERE!

Don't forget - tomorrow is an early release! Students will be dismissed for lunch at 11:15-11:45. At 11:45, students will go directly from the cafeteria to the bus area. We hope that you enjoy your "extra little bit" of weekend.

Homework:
Language Arts:
Read genre book
Read literature circle book/complete assigned packet page
Spelling Unit 2 assignment due 10/20

Math
Review packet due Monday 10/19

Social Studies
Study 13 Colonies - Quiz Tuesday 10/20

Science
Organism project due 10/27
Plant worksheet

H1N1 Slip due TOMORROW!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Hump Day!

Homework-

Note: The Science Fiction/Fantasy genre books are due November 11 instead of November 4. We changed the date to relieve some stress:)

Language:
*Jumpstart due tomorrow
*Literature circle book/packet page

Social Studies:

*Study the 13 colonies

Science:

*Plant flashcards
*Science organism project due October 27

Math:
*Some people have an assignment on partial products

HINI vaccination form due Friday.

Tuesday

Language Arts:
*Spelling Test tomorrow
*Literature Circle assignment
*Genre book (Fantasy/Science Fiction)-Need to have the book checked out by this Friday. Due date for the book is November 4th

Science:

*Organism project due October 27
*Signature for project was due today

Math:
S.L. 2-10

*HINI permission slip due by Friday. You have to send it back even if you're opting your child out. Thanks for your help.

Monday, October 12, 2009

A Cloudy Monday!

Hi all! The homework is listed below:

Language Arts: READ your NEW Literature Circle book and complete the page you were assigned in your packet. Spelling is due Tomorrow!

Math: Study Link 2-9. Test will be next Tuesday!

Science: Made pretzels today!

Social Studies: Study 13 Colonies Map. Quiz next Tuesday!

Parents: A note was sent home today about the Flu shots that will be offered at school. Please read through it and send it back by this Friday.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Happy Thursday!

Homework-

Language-
*Spelling due Tuesday-Test on Wednesday
*Read "yellow star" book until new genre is announced on Tuesday.

Math-
S.L. 2-8

Enjoy your long weekend.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Hump Day

Homework-

We officially start spelling tomorrow. Look for some spelling homework every Thursday. It will be due on Tuesday and the test will be on Wednesday every week.

Science-
*5 Kingdom activity
*Retakes for Classification Quiz on Tuesday at lunch. Student should see me for a pass.

Math-
*S.L. 2-7

Scissors-Some of our students are saying that they don't have any scissors. Could you please talk to your child about the importance of having all of the needed supplies. If they come to class without a requested supply, it's marked on their conduct charts. Thanks.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Tuesday

Homework:

Language-
*Vacation dot outline due tomorrow
*Genre book due October 8th. Book talk needs to be completed by this date as well.
Math-
*S.L. 2-6
Social Studies-
*Study for quiz

Monday, October 5, 2009

Go Packers!

PLEASE NOTE-THE PARENT FAIR THAT WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW NIGHT, HAS BEEN MOVED TO NOVEMBER 17 FROM 6:00-7:30. lOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON.

Homework:

Language-

Hoppe/Zimm-
*Finish vacation outline
*Corrections to Jumpstart due Friday
Doyle-
*Finish last page in Frindle journal

Social Studies-
*Study Vocab
*Quiz Wednesday

Science-
*Study flaschcards
*Quiz Tuesday on classification
*Fungus w.s

Math-
*S.L. 2-5

Friday, October 2, 2009

Happy Friday:)

Homework:


Language-
*Read genre book-realistic fiction-due October 8. Please check with your child to ensure he/she is almost done with his/her book and have signed up for a book talk.

Social Studies-
*Study for quiz that will take place Wednesday

Science-
*Study for quiz that will take place on Tuesday (use flashcards and be able to identify the 6 life processes)

Math-
*S.L.2-4

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Thursday

Homework:

Note-If your child is working more than 45 minutes each night on homework, please contact us.

Language:
*Read genre book-Due date October 8th. If done, work on a yellow star book.

Math:
*Study Link 2-3

Social Studies:
*Study flashcards-Quiz Wednesday

Science:

Make flashcards-Quiz next Tuesday on Classification