Tuesday, November 28th

Math-multiplying by tens and hundreds
Science-review over chapter 4
English-Writer's Workshop, WOTD, WW Sharing time
Reading-Reading groups, DEAR time, Read Aloud
Other-Clock partners, Spanish, Health, Art tomorrow

Homework
-THT 11 Due on Friday
-Study Link 5.2 Due tomorrow
-Finish Up Science Review (most did this in class)
-Mid Term and Math test signatures were due yesterday


Spelling words for this Friday's Test will be...
hold, start, until, box, almost, it's, its, stand, their, there, they're, every, matter, among, because, that's, whole, probably, others, special, person

**I'm sorry this week has been so crazy. As you all know, sickness is flying around this place!! I have tried to stay as healthy as possible, but I think I got a little something this weekend and it's sticking around a bit. I apologize for missing Monday and for being late with this post. It has taken me a few days to get back into the swing of things.... :) Thank you for your patience! I will do all I can to keep your kids healthy! :)

Monday, November 27th

I was out sick today....

Hope everyone's break was great!

Monday, November 20th

Math-review, subtraction time test
Science-fossils, experiment with sugar cubes
English-finishing character analysis, typing stories
Reading-reading groups, DEAR, Read Aloud
Other-Buddy room activity with Miss Luft's class, Art

**Homework
Study for math test tomorrow....the kids were given a blue sheet to write ANYTHING they want to on it. They may use this sheet on the test tomorrow, since we did not have time to review. They did see the actual test beforehand, so they should be VERY well prepared!!

Extra notices and Reminders....
-Mid Terms will come home tomorrow...make sure to keep them, because they will need to be signed and returned on Monday
-NO SMILE project this month...too many other things to do!!
-NO spelling this week due to a short week
-Please contact me via email at jjeppesen@liberty.k12.mo.us if you are okay with me using this site as our weekly newsletter!
-Math test tomorrow will NOT be on the mid term, but I will try to get it graded and returned so you can have it over break!!
-HUG your child!!! Tell them how special they are!!

Thursday, November 16th

Math-metric measurements (cm, m, mm, dm)
Social Studies-River transportation (keelboats, barges, steamboats, flatboats), group teaching
English-typing our character analysis pieces
Reading-DEAR time, Read aloud, Reading groups
Other-Music, wireless lab, library tomorrow, Health tomorrow

Homework-
NO math homework tonight
Science sheet on learned behaviors
Spelling test tomorrow
Take Home Task 10 (just sign the sheet of paper, and use the flashcards)

**Tomorrow is the last day to turn in late work before it is recorded as a zero. As of today, I have 17 late assignments.

Monday, November 13th

English-Character Analysis, WOTD (chuckle)
Math-Decimals with money
Spelling-word intro, Add It
Reading-Read Aloud, DEAR, Reading groups
Other-rearranged the room (new seating assignments), Health, Art tomorrow

Homework
**Study Link 4.6
**Take Home Task 10

I will be having a sub tomorrow. Please know that I will not be able to return phone calls/emails until the end of the day. Thank you!!

I am going to start posting ALL 20 spelling words that will be on the weekly tests. This way, you can study them if you have time!! The words that will be on Unit 10's test on Friday are....
-always, its, it's, horse, voice, probably, there, don't, right, perhaps, better, around, area, complete, ready, strong, between, English, hundred, first

Friday, November 11th

**The newsletter is still on my desk!! I made copies and did not send it home....so expect that to come home on Monday. :)

Spelling-test chapter 9
Social Studies-review states/capitals, test over states/capitals
English-Writer's Workshop, writing about character analysis
Reading-DEAR, Reading Groups, Read Aloud
Other-Library, Music

NO homework!!!

Have a great weekend!!!

Thursday, November 9th

English-Writer's Workshop, Word of the Day (faithful), Character Analysis
Math-Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Science-Earthworks typing
Reading-Reading groups, DEAR, Read Aloud
Other-PE, (Music tomorrow), Dental Screening

**Homework
Study Link 4.5
Take Home Task 9
States/Capitals Quiz tomorrow (review for it using the website at right)
Spelling test tomorrow

ANY LATE WORK WILL BE RECORDED AS A ZERO IF NOT TURNED IN BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON! Thank you for your support in this!! :)

I found a really neat website that allows kids to do really creative things involving reading and writing. We looked at it a little bit today and it's SO cool!! Here is the website if you are interested in visiting it!!

http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp

Have a great night!!

Wednesday, November 8th

English-Writer's workshop, Word of the day (sizzle), indirect/direct characterization
Math-Ordering Decimals
Science-Earthworks typing
Social Studies-States/Capitals quiz Friday
Spelling-comparing their, there, and they're
Reading-DEAR/Read Aloud, Reading groups
Other-Art, Spanish, PE tomorrow

**Homework
Study Link 4.3
Take Home Task 9 (given to them on Monday, due Friday)
Study for states/capitals quiz on Friday (website to review on the right pane)

NOTICES:
I had FIFTEEN kids that did not turn in their homework today. Those will all go down as zeros if not turned in by Friday. I set extra copies out for them to take home!! Thank you!!!

Tuesday, November 7th

English-Writer's Workshop, Word of the day (chap), Direct and Indirect Characterization
Math-Ordering and Comparing Decimals, multiplication times test
Spelling-correct mispelled words on test (will come home tomorrow), contractions
Science-typed Earthworks paragraphs for EW trifolds
Social Studies-reviewed a bit for quiz on Friday over states/capitals (study guide came home tonight for that)
Reading-reading groups, DEAR, Read Aloud

Homework:
Take home task due Friday (parent signature worth 2 points)
Math decimal sheet
Assignment book signed nightly

**New websites are being updated on the side panel. If you have any sites that you would like for me to link to this website, please feel free to contact me!!!

Late work policy...Please read!!!

FROM THIS POINT FORWARD.....

Any work that is not in by Friday will be recorded as a "0" in the gradebook. Last quarter, it became very overwhelming for the kids (and for you and I too!) to get all the late work handed in on time. Because of this, I have decided to gather work only until the end of the week. Therefore, kids have until Friday to turn in any late work. Work that comes in the following week will not be counted. If you have a concern with this, or if you would like to discuss it with me further, PLEASE feel free to contact me via phone or email. Or you may leave any comments as a post if you are aware that other parents/students will see it.

As of today....
There are 6 kids that need to return their Math test signature, and 4 kids that need to finish SL 4.2.

Monday, November 6th

Math-decimals and fractions
**we did the homework in class, so they do not have any take home work tonight
English-Writer's workshop, Word of the Day, Characters-internal/external conflict
Spelling-test 8 (from last week)
**Take home task due on Friday, 2 points for parent signature
Science-animal adaptations, Earthworks trifold writing
Social Studies-review of Mid West states and capitals, quiz on Friday
Reading-reading group introduction, DEAR time, Read Aloud
Other-Music, Health tomorrow

**Spelling words that will be on the test on Friday:
can't, notice, become, special, their, there, hundred, fast, right, it's, its, really, began, young, felt, kept, toward, ready, learn, only, people

**Mid West states and capitals review on http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm

Parent Teacher Conferences!!!!

We had a great turnout for parent/teacher conferences, and they were SO succesful!! I have great kids, and amazing parents to support me this year and I had a great time visiting with each of you! Have a blessed weekend and we'll see you on Monday!!

Wednesday, November 1

Math-Decimals and Place Value
English-Writer's Workshop
Science-Earthworks Trifold
Reading-Read Aloud/DEAR time,
Spelling-Word Intro
Other-Art, Counselor, Spanish
Library tomorrow

**Homework:
-Math tests were sent home today, parent signature required by Monday.
-Study Link 4.1

New spelling words for Unit 9 are fast, felt, kept, notice, and can't. Test will be next Friday.