Wednesday, January 31st

English-WW, Sharing time
Math-subtraction time test
Social Studies-letters to Jefferson
Spelling-antonyms, THT 18 in class
Reading-DEAR, Read Aloud
Other-Music, Health tomorrow

**Homework
test signature from Math test Unit 6
-no homework this evening, we did the THT 18 for the week in class
Spelling words for Friday are: almost, there, probably, power, all ready, already, girl, however, past, young, because, problem, longer, didn't, until, understand, before, course, winter, instead, change, deep, warm

Monday, January 27th

English-WW
Math-review for test, Jeopardy, mixed facts test
Social Studies-Landmark game in library
Reading-DEAR, Read Aloud
Other-Art, PE tomorrow

**Homework
study for math test tomorrow!!

I am in grad class right now, so I will update the blog tomorrow nad put their spelling words on it for you!! Thank you, and have a great night!!!

Friday, January 26th

English-WW, typing stories
Math-review for Test 6 on Tuesday, division time test
Spelling-Unit 17 test
Reading-Read Aloud, DEAR
Other-Health/Fitness Friday, Library Checkout

No homework-Have a great weekend!!

I apologize for their not being a newsletter this week. I had 42 late assignments....I spent my plan time and recess duty time preparing late work copies for the kids, so it's been a bit of a hectic day. I apologize again, and will send it home on Monday. :) Thank you!!

Thursday, January 25th

English-partner writing, sharing
Math-coordinates, sink my ship game, multiplication time test
Social Studies-farming and industry in the NE
Spelling-palendrome, test tomorrow
Reading-DEAR, inferrencing, Read Aloud
Other-Music, Art tomorrow, Library Checkout tomorrow

**Homework
Study Link 6.8
THT 17 with signature
Spelling test tomorrow

Neat writing opportunity!! There is a neat writing opportunity that I wanted to make you aware of. The Omptimist Club of Liberty is encouraging area students to expound on the phrase, "I want to make a difference because...." as part of an International Essay Contest. If you are interested, visit www.optimist.org for more information!!!

Wednesday, January 24th

Science-three types of rocks, posters, and presentations
Math-angles, drawing and measuring, subtraction time test
Reading-DEAR, Read Aloud and inferencing reading strategy
Other-Counselor (this took up almost an hour today as opposed to our normal 30 minute lesson, so that explains why we didn't get as much done! It was a GREAT lesson though~ ask your child about it!!!), PE, Spanish, Music tomorrow

**Homework
Study Link 6.7 (protractor needed)
THT 17
Spelling words on the test on Friday include: does, usually, their, because, certain, instead, mind, outsdie, there, understand, through, moon, animals, perhaps, true, they're, using, always, either, past, again, it's, its

Monday, January 22nd

English-WW
Reading-Inferencing License plates, DEAR, Read Aloud
Social Studies-Landmark game
Science-Rocks, minerals
Math-angles
Other-Health, Art tomorrow

**Homework
THT 17 due on Friday, parent signature worth two points
Study Link 6.6 (do not do #5) ...the kids should have brought their protractor home for this

Thursday, January 18th

English-WW, sharing
Math-turning answers into mixed numbers/fractions, mixed facts time test
Spelling-homophones
Reading-Inferencing, DEAR, Read Aloud
Other-PE, Music tomorrow

**Homework
Division Sheet...they must finish it, and complete THREE of the problems
The quiz tomorrow will have 5 long division problems and they will be required to check it and write the answer in a fraction. Just a simple review, they should all be ready for it!

If you want to view the info for the SMILE project, or look at the ideas that they can choose from, please go to http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/langarts/reading/bookrepts1.html !!

Tuesday, January 16th

English-WW
Reading-DEAR, Read Aloud
Social Studies-finished MW project
Spelling-Unit 15 test from last Friday
Math-Pretest for MAP prep
Other-Spanish, Health

**Homework
Return division quiz signed
NO math homework tonight, NO take home task this week! ENJOY!!

Spelling test on Friday, Unit 16....words include--warm, summer, gone, already, show, because, their, its, it's, piece, write, example, there, finally, between, second, right, you're, your, all ready

Friday, January 12th

English-WW, typing stories
Math-division review and quiz
Other-Library Checkout, recess, Music

**Homework
-Quiz signed and returned on Tuesday

***No homework this weekend, except to study for the division test if they want to retake it next week. We have worked on long division for three days, and I have given the kids ample opportunities to ask for help and get help. However, many kids are waiting until test time to ask questions, in which I cannot answer them, because it's a test. Encourage your child to ask if they need help. I would love the ability of mind reading, but until I get it (yeah right :)), I need them to speak up if they do not understand. I want them to succeed and I want to help them. If you have questions about long division, please see the attached note that I included with the newsletter for this week. I typed out how I teach it, and hopefully that will alleviate some stress at home. :) Please do not hesitate to contact me if need be. Thank you and have a great and SAFE weekend!!

**SMILE forms will be sent home next week. Due to our short day, we did not get to cover the material.

Thursday, January 11th

English-WW, Partner writing
Math-Long Division
Social Studies-Mid West project
Reading-DEAR, Read Aloud
Other-Assembly, PE, Music tomorrow

**Homework
-Math quiz tomorrow, no homework in math, except to study for it!! They will be allowed to retake it next week if they like.
-Take Home Task due tomorrow, signature worth two points

Tuesday, January 9th

English-WW, WOTD
Math-long division, division time test
Spelling-word intro
Reading-DEAR, Read Aloud
Social Studies-Northeast Region and resources
Other-Health, Spanish, Art and counselor tomorrow

**Homework
*Study Link 6.3 (This is a difficult assignment, so if your child does not get it, DO NOT do it, but jot a note on the bottom of it telling me you did so. I don't want them to get so confused that they are frustrated. It's the first day, so they will get a lot more practice at it!! Thanks!)
*Take Home Task 15 due Friday
*kids who have not passed have a division sheet

Monday, January 8th

English-William Jewell Readers
Math-division, multiplication time test
Social Studies-Landmark game in Library
Reading-DEAR time, Read Aloud
Other-Music, Health tomorrow

**Homework
Study Link 6.1
Take Home Task due Friday, signature worth two points
Book Orders due Thursday

**I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing weekend. Starting today, and going through the end of April, I will be taking graduate classes to continue to pursue my degree in Counseling. I have classes Monday and Thursday nights from 4:15-7:30 so I will NOT be around after school on those days. If you need anything, please know that I will probably recieve your message the following morning, if it is left on Mon or Thurs. Thank you so much for your understanding in this matter!

Friday, January 5th

English-WW
Math-multiplying and dividing story problems
Reading-DEAR, Read Aloud
Social Studies-Online Northeast Scavenger Hunt
Other-PE, Library Checkout, Compliment Sheets, Music Monday
*Turn in book orders by next Thursday

REPORT CARDS came home today!! Please look for it in your child's back pack!

I hope everyone had a nice and relaxing break. I know mine went very quickly! I had a very blessed Christmas, but was ready to get back and see my kids! I hope all is well...we should be ready to get into the routine again!! :) Have a great weekend!