Hello Parents!
Thank you for sending in the Christmas party checklist! I will be sending home items that we will need for our Christmas party. I would like for the students to make a snowman out of a sock. My husband did a mock snowman last night stuffed with balled up news paper. It was pretty cute.
We are going to have so much fun. The students asked me to make them gourmet sandwiches that day. Mrs. Tammy Arns and Mrs. Sheila Walker volunteered to serve and help out with the other act ivies.
Please make sure that your child brings in 1 news paper for their snow man, a 5-10 dollar gift, wear their pajamas, and happy thoughts :)
Monday is our FastBreak field trip. The students can wear their Bama colors.
We will also put the recipe booklets together. If you have not done so, please email me a recipe for your child so that it can be included in the recipe book.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Hey!
Ok Parents and students! I just finished panting a Christmas landscape with water paint. It was really fun!
There will be no math homework
Reading homework- pwb page 101
We learned the difference between rotate and revolve, and possessive pronouns: where to use them in a sentence.
If you have not turned in your Fastbreak permission form, please do so this week.
We will have our Christmas party next Tuesday. We will have games, one art project, a movie, and we will wear our pajamas!!!
I would like for each student to bring in a five dollar gift.
Please study your spelling words for this week's test. There were some really low grades for today's test.
Nightly reading logs are due this Friday.
Problem Fixed
Just fixed the problem!!! Please copy down your spelling and vocabulary words. I will pick you up from computer lab 5 minutes early so that you can get your jackets for p.e.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Learning how to love one another!!!!!
Hello Parents and Students, Today the students and I learned how to respect each other through our positive words and actions. We also learned what we say to others can have a lasting affect on others.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
homework
Hello Parents and students! Homework for tonight is math- page 193 2-17 Language Arts pwb pag 97 We had our tug-a-war game today. Girls won from Mrs. Jameson's class and the Boys won from my homeroom class. I was able to run last week's theme 3 tests from last week! I am so impressed with the students' overall improvement. It seems to me that all this homework and small group work is really paying off. Keep up the great work students! I will not forget your prize for tomorrow! :)
Monday, December 6, 2010
Homework
Reading Pwb page 92 Math Sheet 11.4 front and back Floyd page 375 problems 3-10 big book We had a lot of fun learning about Newton's first law of motion: The terms we learned were gravity, inertia, friction, velocity, acceleration, and speed. Tomorrow we will be having a tug-a-war game- girls vs. boys!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Important Information About Next Week's Field Trip
We will be leaving Tuesday, November 30 at 9:00 A.M. and returning December 1st at 2:15P.M.
You Will be served 4 meals while at camp. The gift shop will be opened while we are camping. There are many items under $10 along with drinks and snacks.
What to pack:
Raincoat
Sweat shirt and or jacket
Tennis Shoes or hiking boots
2 clean shirts and jeans
Socks and underwear
1 pair of pajamas
Towel
pillow case
sleeping bag or twin size sheets, the camp provides a blanket for each bed
Toiletries: soap, shampoo, hairbrush
Optional items:waist pack, water bottle, flashlight, camera and film, binoculars, sunglasses, or hat, and money for canteen. Singles and quarters no more than $20.00
Do not bring:
Knives, fire works, radios, electronics. We will watch a video on the bus.
Remember to label all belongings.
Camp information: Alabama 4-H Center
892 4-H Rd
Columbiana, Al 35051
Office: 205-669-4241
fax: 205-669-1364
You can visit the website at alabama4hcenter.org
You Will be served 4 meals while at camp. The gift shop will be opened while we are camping. There are many items under $10 along with drinks and snacks.
What to pack:
Raincoat
Sweat shirt and or jacket
Tennis Shoes or hiking boots
2 clean shirts and jeans
Socks and underwear
1 pair of pajamas
Towel
pillow case
sleeping bag or twin size sheets, the camp provides a blanket for each bed
Toiletries: soap, shampoo, hairbrush
Optional items:waist pack, water bottle, flashlight, camera and film, binoculars, sunglasses, or hat, and money for canteen. Singles and quarters no more than $20.00
Do not bring:
Knives, fire works, radios, electronics. We will watch a video on the bus.
Remember to label all belongings.
Camp information: Alabama 4-H Center
892 4-H Rd
Columbiana, Al 35051
Office: 205-669-4241
fax: 205-669-1364
You can visit the website at alabama4hcenter.org
Monday, November 22, 2010
Hello Parents and Students
Hello Guys!!!
We have one more day for the week before we go on our Fabulous Thanksgiving vacation!!!
There will be no homework for tonight.
Mrs. Floyd's math class has to do page 358 problems 14-21
Remember to bring your $3.00 for "Special Day"
Don't forget the yearbook money. Buddy ads and yearbook money are due by December 1
We will have an icecrem party tomorrow. If someone can bring in plastic bowls and spoons, I will be most grateful. I will bring in the icecream scooper.
We will not be switching for math tomorrow. I am not sure if it is the same for Social Studies and Science class.
We have one more day for the week before we go on our Fabulous Thanksgiving vacation!!!
There will be no homework for tonight.
Mrs. Floyd's math class has to do page 358 problems 14-21
Remember to bring your $3.00 for "Special Day"
Don't forget the yearbook money. Buddy ads and yearbook money are due by December 1
We will have an icecrem party tomorrow. If someone can bring in plastic bowls and spoons, I will be most grateful. I will bring in the icecream scooper.
We will not be switching for math tomorrow. I am not sure if it is the same for Social Studies and Science class.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Mr. Brown's Dry Ice Experiment
Mr. Brown came to our class today to discuss the chemistry behind dry ice.
Amberlynn and Katie Science Test Message!!
Amberlynn and Katie presents news for the cells science test tomorrow. This test is only for Ms. Jameson's class.
Math Homework for Brown- worksheet 17.4
Science- Evaporation is when liquid turns into a gas
Condensation is when gas turns into a liquid
what is it called when a solid turns into a gas?
Reading homework page 81 in your pwb
The lunchroom is have our annual Thanksgiving Lunch tomorrow. You are welcome to come and eat lunch with your child. Remember we eat lunch at 11:40
I sent out a Health form for our field trip, a Fast Break field trip form, and a form for a small fundraiser that PTO is conducting. Please read and return all forms by tomorrow.
We are having our weekly tests tomorrow. So make sure you know your spelling words.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Homework
PWB Page 79
Brown's Math- Worksheet 17.2 1-7, 17.3 1-8
Floyd's math- Textbook page 318, 20-56 even
Busch's Math- Study and finish worksheet
Bring your food cans so we can win a pizza party
Don't forget yearbook money
Bring in Magazine's with pictures. Thanks to Jasmine who brought in 3 magazines!!!!
Brown's Math- Worksheet 17.2 1-7, 17.3 1-8
Floyd's math- Textbook page 318, 20-56 even
Busch's Math- Study and finish worksheet
Bring your food cans so we can win a pizza party
Don't forget yearbook money
Bring in Magazine's with pictures. Thanks to Jasmine who brought in 3 magazines!!!!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Generalization Posters
I forgot to ask that you bring in a magazine with pictures so that we can make a poster of generalizations for our small group project this Friday. Thanks!
Scholastic Books!!! Please Order by November 30
Parents and Students,
Please order from the scholastic books website. For every bood you order, our classroom gets bonus points. These bonus points can be used to purchase book sets. I would really like to order a set of John Grisham book entilted Theodore Kid Lawyer Boone. This will be a cool book for us to read as a whole group.
Please order from the scholastic books website. For every bood you order, our classroom gets bonus points. These bonus points can be used to purchase book sets. I would really like to order a set of John Grisham book entilted Theodore Kid Lawyer Boone. This will be a cool book for us to read as a whole group.
Science Words For Cells
Nucleus, Cell Membrane, Cell wall, Cytoplasm, Ribosomes, Lysosomes, Vacuoles, Golgi Apparatus, Chloroplast, Mitochondria, and Endoplasmic Reticulum. Please click on the Cells Alive link under the links tab to learn more.
Homework 11/15
Math homework: RW 17.1 all and PW1-8
Reading PWB 83
Science-write and study the organelles of the animal and plant cells
Bring in your cans of food.
Don't forget to order your scholastic book on scholastic.com/bookclubs Class activation code: GxBRH
The more books you order the more free books we get as a class!
Reading PWB 83
Science-write and study the organelles of the animal and plant cells
Bring in your cans of food.
Don't forget to order your scholastic book on scholastic.com/bookclubs Class activation code: GxBRH
The more books you order the more free books we get as a class!
Friday, November 12, 2010
Thank you!
Parents and Students,
Thank you for returning the blog survey!!! It was very informational, and I will use it as a tool to improve the items and information I put on it. If you have not completed the survey, it is not too late. You can return it on Monday so that your child can get a "Good Day" ticket.
My homeroom science class has a test on Monday regarding the plant and animal cell. Hopefully you have taken home your study guide. If not, I will post it at the end of this message.
Don't forget to bring in your can goods so that we can have the highest number of canned food. I would love to have a pizza party!!!!!
Science--- My first science class will began to learn about outer space. I am so syked about this unit because space is my favorite subject. If you have any questions about astronomy, write it down and don't forget to ask me.
Progress reportsProgress reports go out next Friday.
Cells Study GuideNucleus – we used the Rolos to illustrate the nucleus- It directs the activity of the cell and stores a molecule call DNS, which determines the organism’s traits. Both animal and plant cell have this
Cell membrane- we used the orange squeezed icing. Is a thin covering that surrounds all types of cells. It allows food, water, and gases to enter and waste to leave. Both plant and animal have this
Cell wall- we use the twizzlers- only found In plant cells. Has a rigid layer that surrounds the cell membrane. It helps the plant stand upright.
Cytoplasm- we used the spread icing. Yellow for animal, and green for plant. Between the nucleus and the cell membrane is the cytoplasm. All of the organelles “float” within the cytoplasm.
Ribosome- We used the nerds- they are scattered through the cell. They are scattered throughout the cell. They assemble compounds call proteins, which make up the structural components of the cells, and they allow the cell to perform nearly all the chemical reactions. Both plant and animal
Lysosomes- We used M/M’s- help the cell break down nutrients and old cell parts. They are very common in animal cell, but rare in plants.
Vacuoles- we used Large white marshmallows for plants cells and small colorful ones for animal cells- These are sacs that are full of fluids. They store water, food, waste, and other substances of the cell.
Golgi apparatus- We used red gummy bears- they receive proteins and then process them for shipment out side the cell. They sometimes add compounds to protein that will protect them from being broken apart.
Chloroplast- We used Green gummies bears- Only in plant cells, they contain pigments that absorb sunlight. They absorb all the colors of the rainbow- ROYGBIV, except green. They use this energy to make food. This gives the plants their green color.
Mitochondria-We used acorns- they are known as the power plants of the cell. Inside them they break down sugar as they react with oxygen. This process released carbon dioxide, water and a lot of energy. The number of Mitochondria depends on the amount of energy the cell needs.
Endoplasmic reticulum – We used blue gummy worms- is a system of membranes and tubes, which creates pathways through which materials can pass through. There are two kinds of ER-rough and smooth. The rough is dotted with ribosome and secretes a lot of protein. The smooth ER is not covered by ribosomes. It breaks down toxic substances and controlling the levels of certain chemicals.
Thank you for returning the blog survey!!! It was very informational, and I will use it as a tool to improve the items and information I put on it. If you have not completed the survey, it is not too late. You can return it on Monday so that your child can get a "Good Day" ticket.
My homeroom science class has a test on Monday regarding the plant and animal cell. Hopefully you have taken home your study guide. If not, I will post it at the end of this message.
Don't forget to bring in your can goods so that we can have the highest number of canned food. I would love to have a pizza party!!!!!
Science--- My first science class will began to learn about outer space. I am so syked about this unit because space is my favorite subject. If you have any questions about astronomy, write it down and don't forget to ask me.
Progress reportsProgress reports go out next Friday.
Cells Study GuideNucleus – we used the Rolos to illustrate the nucleus- It directs the activity of the cell and stores a molecule call DNS, which determines the organism’s traits. Both animal and plant cell have this
Cell membrane- we used the orange squeezed icing. Is a thin covering that surrounds all types of cells. It allows food, water, and gases to enter and waste to leave. Both plant and animal have this
Cell wall- we use the twizzlers- only found In plant cells. Has a rigid layer that surrounds the cell membrane. It helps the plant stand upright.
Cytoplasm- we used the spread icing. Yellow for animal, and green for plant. Between the nucleus and the cell membrane is the cytoplasm. All of the organelles “float” within the cytoplasm.
Ribosome- We used the nerds- they are scattered through the cell. They are scattered throughout the cell. They assemble compounds call proteins, which make up the structural components of the cells, and they allow the cell to perform nearly all the chemical reactions. Both plant and animal
Lysosomes- We used M/M’s- help the cell break down nutrients and old cell parts. They are very common in animal cell, but rare in plants.
Vacuoles- we used Large white marshmallows for plants cells and small colorful ones for animal cells- These are sacs that are full of fluids. They store water, food, waste, and other substances of the cell.
Golgi apparatus- We used red gummy bears- they receive proteins and then process them for shipment out side the cell. They sometimes add compounds to protein that will protect them from being broken apart.
Chloroplast- We used Green gummies bears- Only in plant cells, they contain pigments that absorb sunlight. They absorb all the colors of the rainbow- ROYGBIV, except green. They use this energy to make food. This gives the plants their green color.
Mitochondria-We used acorns- they are known as the power plants of the cell. Inside them they break down sugar as they react with oxygen. This process released carbon dioxide, water and a lot of energy. The number of Mitochondria depends on the amount of energy the cell needs.
Endoplasmic reticulum – We used blue gummy worms- is a system of membranes and tubes, which creates pathways through which materials can pass through. There are two kinds of ER-rough and smooth. The rough is dotted with ribosome and secretes a lot of protein. The smooth ER is not covered by ribosomes. It breaks down toxic substances and controlling the levels of certain chemicals.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Homework
Hello Parents and Students!
Today I sent home a blog survey that asks you about your personal feelings about the blog. Please feel free to be frank with your responses for I am looking for new ways to improve my blog.
Reading homework page 76,78
I will send home a cells study guide for our cell test on Monday.
We created animal and plant cells using sugar cookies, icing and candies.
Have a great Veteran's Day.
Today I sent home a blog survey that asks you about your personal feelings about the blog. Please feel free to be frank with your responses for I am looking for new ways to improve my blog.
Reading homework page 76,78
I will send home a cells study guide for our cell test on Monday.
We created animal and plant cells using sugar cookies, icing and candies.
Have a great Veteran's Day.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Hello Students
Are you excited about tonight's play. Well, make sure that you are wearing your specific outfit for your performance. You all will do very well.
Tonight's homework- Math: finish the rest of the sheet.
Reading pwb 75; this is cause and effect.
Tomorrow will be a very busy day with our cookie experiments. I hope this activity helps you better understand cells and their organelles.
Tonight's homework- Math: finish the rest of the sheet.
Reading pwb 75; this is cause and effect.
Tomorrow will be a very busy day with our cookie experiments. I hope this activity helps you better understand cells and their organelles.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Homework
Math- worksheet rw all and pw 1-8
reading- pwb page 73
science- finish drawing your animal or plant cell
Our play is tomorrow. Please have your child here by 6:15
Tomorrow is also the last day for our book fair. So, if your child would like to purchase anything else, please send money.
If you have anymore field trip money, please send it in by this Friday.
reading- pwb page 73
science- finish drawing your animal or plant cell
Our play is tomorrow. Please have your child here by 6:15
Tomorrow is also the last day for our book fair. So, if your child would like to purchase anything else, please send money.
If you have anymore field trip money, please send it in by this Friday.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
homework
Hello students,
We only have reading homework tonight: Finish reading this week's story and the worksheet.
We only have reading homework tonight: Finish reading this week's story and the worksheet.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Homework-
Hello Parents,
This has been a very busy day!!!! Play practice, vocabulary and spelling word pretests, science project presentations......so much....!!!
We have begun science project presentations today for my homeroom class. We will finish up in the morning, and I will have Mrs. Jameson's students present their projects tomorrow after lunch. We are still planning on taking our science test this Wednesday.
Math homework- rt and pw 82
PWB page 72,69
I did not have time today to send home graded work and this month's newsletter; however, I copied and pasted it in this post.
Mrs. Brown’s November Newsletter
Dear Parents and Students,
We are moving through this year quickly!!!! The students are doing such a great job in their everyday routines. Remember that homework is given out every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and if your child forgets to write their homework down or if they forget the spelling and vocabulary words for the week, you can visit our classroom blog at http://shanel-lightfoot-brown.blogspot.com .
Our annual book fair will be held November 3, 2010 to November 9. Our class is scheduled to visit this book fair on 11/3 @11:20 and 11/4 @ 9:20. You can send in $20.00 or less for your child to get something nice.
All field trip money is due this Friday, November 5, 2010.
Our PTO play will be held on November 9th at 6:30. Please make sure if your child is in the play, that you have them at the school by 6:15. Your child should wear a combination of red, white, and blue. If you personally know a military veteran, you may make a poster with their name and military branch on it.
The A.R. Deadline is December 14, 2010
Theme Test
Every five weeks the fifth graders take a theme test to show their understandings of reading and language arts skills. The first one was given five weeks ago, and the second theme test was given last week. There was a 45% increase in average scores in just my class alone. I am extremely proud of your child. They may continue to do well in the theme test if they keep up with their homework and consistently pay attention in class. The next theme test will be November 19. The skills that they will be tested on are: Generalizations, compare/contrast, character’s traits and motivations, common/proper nouns, and singular/plural nouns. So, please make sure your child is doing his/her homework each night.
There will be no school on 11/11/2010 for Veteran’s Day!!!!!!!
I want to thank all of the parents who sent in food and supplies for our last week’s Fall Party.
This has been a very busy day!!!! Play practice, vocabulary and spelling word pretests, science project presentations......so much....!!!
We have begun science project presentations today for my homeroom class. We will finish up in the morning, and I will have Mrs. Jameson's students present their projects tomorrow after lunch. We are still planning on taking our science test this Wednesday.
Math homework- rt and pw 82
PWB page 72,69
I did not have time today to send home graded work and this month's newsletter; however, I copied and pasted it in this post.
Mrs. Brown’s November Newsletter
Dear Parents and Students,
We are moving through this year quickly!!!! The students are doing such a great job in their everyday routines. Remember that homework is given out every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and if your child forgets to write their homework down or if they forget the spelling and vocabulary words for the week, you can visit our classroom blog at http://shanel-lightfoot-brown.blogspot.com .
Our annual book fair will be held November 3, 2010 to November 9. Our class is scheduled to visit this book fair on 11/3 @11:20 and 11/4 @ 9:20. You can send in $20.00 or less for your child to get something nice.
All field trip money is due this Friday, November 5, 2010.
Our PTO play will be held on November 9th at 6:30. Please make sure if your child is in the play, that you have them at the school by 6:15. Your child should wear a combination of red, white, and blue. If you personally know a military veteran, you may make a poster with their name and military branch on it.
The A.R. Deadline is December 14, 2010
Theme Test
Every five weeks the fifth graders take a theme test to show their understandings of reading and language arts skills. The first one was given five weeks ago, and the second theme test was given last week. There was a 45% increase in average scores in just my class alone. I am extremely proud of your child. They may continue to do well in the theme test if they keep up with their homework and consistently pay attention in class. The next theme test will be November 19. The skills that they will be tested on are: Generalizations, compare/contrast, character’s traits and motivations, common/proper nouns, and singular/plural nouns. So, please make sure your child is doing his/her homework each night.
There will be no school on 11/11/2010 for Veteran’s Day!!!!!!!
I want to thank all of the parents who sent in food and supplies for our last week’s Fall Party.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Homework
Math homework- RT 15.3
Reading pwb 63,64
Floyd's page 189 18-25
Busch's Do multiplication sheet
Science test has been moved to Wednesday
Science Projects are due Monday
Book Fair begins Wednesday
Dress like your favorite rock star
If you agreed to bring in party stuff, please do tomorrow
All test will be tomorrow.
Love you People.
Reading pwb 63,64
Floyd's page 189 18-25
Busch's Do multiplication sheet
Science test has been moved to Wednesday
Science Projects are due Monday
Book Fair begins Wednesday
Dress like your favorite rock star
If you agreed to bring in party stuff, please do tomorrow
All test will be tomorrow.
Love you People.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Homework
Math homework- complete sheet RT15.2
Reading pwb page 61- vocabulary words
Finish independent clause sheet.
The science project due date has been changed to Monday November 2
We are having a fall party and an art session this Friday
Your child should have brought home a small supply list for our party.
Please mark down what you can bring.
The book fair will be held from November 3-9. I will be sending home book fair newsletters tomorrow. On November 4, you make come and shop with your child and eat lunch with us from 11:30-12:10. The cost of lunch is $4.00. I will send home a form that you can sign and return that will inform me of your attendance.
If you would like to volunteer, please in the the second form that will be sent home tomorrow.
Don't forget to wear blue jeans tomorrow.
Reading pwb page 61- vocabulary words
Finish independent clause sheet.
The science project due date has been changed to Monday November 2
We are having a fall party and an art session this Friday
Your child should have brought home a small supply list for our party.
Please mark down what you can bring.
The book fair will be held from November 3-9. I will be sending home book fair newsletters tomorrow. On November 4, you make come and shop with your child and eat lunch with us from 11:30-12:10. The cost of lunch is $4.00. I will send home a form that you can sign and return that will inform me of your attendance.
If you would like to volunteer, please in the the second form that will be sent home tomorrow.
Don't forget to wear blue jeans tomorrow.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Homework
I gave out the Science Study Guide for our test on Monday. It is a lot of information so please make sure that you study really hard.
Wear your silly hat for tomorrow
Reading homework pwb page 66
Math.RT sheet 15.1. I gave out a fluid tracking sheet. Make you record what you drink each day.
Science Finish reading A37-A41
Science project is due this Friday. Make sure you bring in your grading rubric
If you are interested in competing in the spelling bee, practice the list that I gave you and visit spellit.com for more words. Now these exact words may not be used on the spelling bee.
Wear your silly hat for tomorrow
Reading homework pwb page 66
Math.RT sheet 15.1. I gave out a fluid tracking sheet. Make you record what you drink each day.
Science Finish reading A37-A41
Science project is due this Friday. Make sure you bring in your grading rubric
If you are interested in competing in the spelling bee, practice the list that I gave you and visit spellit.com for more words. Now these exact words may not be used on the spelling bee.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
homework
Hello Everyone!
There is no homework for tonight. However, you may study that pounds and ounces addition and subtraction problem tonight. If you forgot it and would like to do one, you may do this one: 10 pounds and 3 oz - 5 pounds and 10 oz. Remember 1 pound=16 oz.
Red Ribbon week is next week.
There is no homework for tonight. However, you may study that pounds and ounces addition and subtraction problem tonight. If you forgot it and would like to do one, you may do this one: 10 pounds and 3 oz - 5 pounds and 10 oz. Remember 1 pound=16 oz.
Red Ribbon week is next week.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Hi
Math Homework- pages 317-318 2-43
Reading pwb pages 53 and 57
We will be having our PTO play on Novemver 9. We will be singing many patriotic songs. Our class will dress up in many different characters.
Reading pwb pages 53 and 57
We will be having our PTO play on Novemver 9. We will be singing many patriotic songs. Our class will dress up in many different characters.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Hello
Sorry for such the late post. Just got out of a faculty meeting.
Math homework- worksheet 15.1 and 10.5 front and back
Mrs Floyd Finish test
Science- Circulatory worksheet front and back.
I will post a video of myself tonight after I cook dinner. :)
Math homework- worksheet 15.1 and 10.5 front and back
Mrs Floyd Finish test
Science- Circulatory worksheet front and back.
I will post a video of myself tonight after I cook dinner. :)
Human body Project
We are about to embark on a human body project. In this project you will be able to choose any body system; endocrine, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, epidermis systems. Or, you can even compare an animal cell to a plant cell. The sky is the limit. Regardless of what system you choose to illustrate, you may use a tri-fold board, power point slide, a book, a brochure, make a t-shirt, use food, etc.... Next, you will have to write a one page report that gives information about your chosen body system. Good luck. You will have to present your project to the class.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Hello
No math homework; however, if you would like to complete pw14.4 you may do so.
Make sure you study your spelling, vocabulary, and prepositional phrases for tomorrow's test.
We will be taking our STI quarterly assessment during math time tomorrow.
Make sure you study your spelling, vocabulary, and prepositional phrases for tomorrow's test.
We will be taking our STI quarterly assessment during math time tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
homework and stuff
Math homework- page 308 set A and B
Mrs. Floyd's Math- page 201 3,3 and 2-28 even numbers
Write a 1 paragraph essay that explains what independence means to you.
Parctice workbook page 47
"Patriot Run" is tomorrow so wear your running shoes
Continue to bring in box tops
THe second payment for the field trip is due this Thursday
Mrs. Floyd's Math- page 201 3,3 and 2-28 even numbers
Write a 1 paragraph essay that explains what independence means to you.
Parctice workbook page 47
"Patriot Run" is tomorrow so wear your running shoes
Continue to bring in box tops
THe second payment for the field trip is due this Thursday
Monday, October 4, 2010
Homework
Pwb- pages 42,45
Math- 100 sheet for prime and composite numbers and PW 14.3
Make sure you learn the difference between territories and dependencies.
Math- 100 sheet for prime and composite numbers and PW 14.3
Make sure you learn the difference between territories and dependencies.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
homework
Math; pw72-73- test tomorrow on Mean, Median, Mode, and range.
Language: PWB 41
Busch math none
Social Studies homeowork lesson 3 definitions and study for test
Floyd Math: 143 even numbers
Keep Bringing box tops
Get someone to sponsor you for the Patriot Run
All test tomorrow
Language: PWB 41
Busch math none
Social Studies homeowork lesson 3 definitions and study for test
Floyd Math: 143 even numbers
Keep Bringing box tops
Get someone to sponsor you for the Patriot Run
All test tomorrow
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Hello
Math homework RT 13.3 and PW 13.3 We are working on factors and multiples this week
Floyd's Math- textbook 153 9-17
Patriot Run Assembly is tomorrow
Continue to collect box tops- Last day to bring them in is 10/21
Next field trip deposit is 25.00
Thanks for the classroom donations
Floyd's Math- textbook 153 9-17
Patriot Run Assembly is tomorrow
Continue to collect box tops- Last day to bring them in is 10/21
Next field trip deposit is 25.00
Thanks for the classroom donations
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Homework
Math homework Rt 13.2
Mrs. FLoyd- 149 10-27
Continue to bring in box tops.
The next feild trip deposit is 10/06
Year book order forms went home today.
Mrs. FLoyd- 149 10-27
Continue to bring in box tops.
The next feild trip deposit is 10/06
Year book order forms went home today.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Hey
No Homework for tonight.
Be sure to study your notes for the Aquarium and Terrarim test on Monday.
Bring in quarters
Be sure to study your notes for the Aquarium and Terrarim test on Monday.
Bring in quarters
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Homework
Reading pwb-23 and 27
Math sheet 4.5
Don't forget to bring in field trip money
Bring dimes tomorrow for coindrop
Bring boxtops
Math sheet 4.5
Don't forget to bring in field trip money
Bring dimes tomorrow for coindrop
Bring boxtops
Monday, September 13, 2010
News
So far here is the homework for today:
Math: RT 4.2-4.3
Reading pwb page 25-25
United way fundraiser: Tuesday: bring nickels
Wednesday: Bring dimes
Thursday: quarters
Friday: bring a dollar and you can wear a hat!
Math: RT 4.2-4.3
Reading pwb page 25-25
United way fundraiser: Tuesday: bring nickels
Wednesday: Bring dimes
Thursday: quarters
Friday: bring a dollar and you can wear a hat!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Today's News
Math homework-page 58 Set A all even #'s, then set B 1-8
Mrs. Floyd's math homework- factor and multiple sheet
Language arts- pwb page 22
Reading page 24
Study for spelling, vocabulary, subject/predicate, and words in context. Remember that means when you read a sentence and it has a word that you are not familiar with. You can use "clue words" in the sentence that will help you understand what the unfamiliar word means. For example: It will behoove Linda to take plenty of notes for the upcoming science. Behoove means what? Check the poll to the left of the blog screen to answer.
Science test for Ms. Jamison's class only tomorrow on Brown Tree Snakes. Be ready!
Tomorrow is the last day to pay for your first $25.00 deposit. The next deposit due date is due on October 7th. I am so sorry that I forgot to remind the students before they left.
Picture day has been changed to September 21st. Please mark that on your calanders.
Continue to collect boxtops! We only have 3 now :(
Mrs. Floyd's math homework- factor and multiple sheet
Language arts- pwb page 22
Reading page 24
Study for spelling, vocabulary, subject/predicate, and words in context. Remember that means when you read a sentence and it has a word that you are not familiar with. You can use "clue words" in the sentence that will help you understand what the unfamiliar word means. For example: It will behoove Linda to take plenty of notes for the upcoming science. Behoove means what? Check the poll to the left of the blog screen to answer.
Science test for Ms. Jamison's class only tomorrow on Brown Tree Snakes. Be ready!
Tomorrow is the last day to pay for your first $25.00 deposit. The next deposit due date is due on October 7th. I am so sorry that I forgot to remind the students before they left.
Picture day has been changed to September 21st. Please mark that on your calanders.
Continue to collect boxtops! We only have 3 now :(
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
What We Did Today!
Parents,
Today we discussed the problem of the overwhelming population of brown tree snakes in Guam, a little island north of Australia. We also learned that the main reason why these snakes are in such large numbers is that they have no predators to eat them. So, they are at the top of the food chain! Scientists have tried several methods to control their numbers such as using traps with mice, poison, and electrified fencing but to no avail. In conclusion, the government of Guam has created many Brown Tree Snake recipes to encourage the residents to eat the snakes because they taste like chicken!
There will be no homework tonight for all subject area
Continue to bring in field trip money
Bring in box tops as you see them in your home
Brown Tree Snake test this Friday so study notes
Continue to read and log your readings in your log each night.
Today we discussed the problem of the overwhelming population of brown tree snakes in Guam, a little island north of Australia. We also learned that the main reason why these snakes are in such large numbers is that they have no predators to eat them. So, they are at the top of the food chain! Scientists have tried several methods to control their numbers such as using traps with mice, poison, and electrified fencing but to no avail. In conclusion, the government of Guam has created many Brown Tree Snake recipes to encourage the residents to eat the snakes because they taste like chicken!
There will be no homework tonight for all subject area
Continue to bring in field trip money
Bring in box tops as you see them in your home
Brown Tree Snake test this Friday so study notes
Continue to read and log your readings in your log each night.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Hello Parents and Students
Graded work went home today. Please sign and return.
Math homework: worksheet RW!)
Reading homework: pwb page 18
No science or social studies homework
Mrs. Floyd math homework: page 301 1-19
United Way coin drop will begin 9/13
School Spirit Night at Chick Fillet @ the University Mall
Fall Pictures are 9/16
Have a great night
Math homework: worksheet RW!)
Reading homework: pwb page 18
No science or social studies homework
Mrs. Floyd math homework: page 301 1-19
United Way coin drop will begin 9/13
School Spirit Night at Chick Fillet @ the University Mall
Fall Pictures are 9/16
Have a great night
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Homework 9/02
Math- pw 3.1. finish daily practice sheet
Reading pwb page 14 and 15
Science- Study for your science test. Remember the types of symbiotic relatonships.
Wear your team colors tomorrow.
Continue to bring in donation and trip money.
Reading pwb page 14 and 15
Science- Study for your science test. Remember the types of symbiotic relatonships.
Wear your team colors tomorrow.
Continue to bring in donation and trip money.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Homework 8/31
Hello Students and Parents,
I am still accepting donation money.
Continue to think about what recipe you would like to have in our Christmas recipe book.
Homework- My math class- Textbook page 37 odd numbers
Language Arts- Page 17
Tomorrow is the first of September so expect to see the monthly newsletter in your child's take home folder. Have a good night!
I am still accepting donation money.
Continue to think about what recipe you would like to have in our Christmas recipe book.
Homework- My math class- Textbook page 37 odd numbers
Language Arts- Page 17
Tomorrow is the first of September so expect to see the monthly newsletter in your child's take home folder. Have a good night!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Homework 8/30/2010
My math class- textbook page 40-41 2-32even numbers only. Reading pwb page 12
Mrs. Floyds Math- big math book page 50
Graded papers went home today. Please sign and return.
Field trip information also went home today. The cost is 75.00 which includes bus, food and lodging.
Class news letter will be going home this Wednesday, September 1
Today in science we discussed the processes of respiration and photosynthesis.
Mrs. Floyds Math- big math book page 50
Graded papers went home today. Please sign and return.
Field trip information also went home today. The cost is 75.00 which includes bus, food and lodging.
Class news letter will be going home this Wednesday, September 1
Today in science we discussed the processes of respiration and photosynthesis.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Hello
We went to a "Character Counts" assembly today. The actors put on a great performance that illustrated great ways to show positive character traits!
No math homework for my math students
Reading: pwb Page 9
Don't forget to turn in your magazine order forms! Remember you don't need any money just get all the slips signed and returned and you can get a prize.
Study for your spelling, vocabulary, and grammar tests for tomorrow!
No math homework for my math students
Reading: pwb Page 9
Don't forget to turn in your magazine order forms! Remember you don't need any money just get all the slips signed and returned and you can get a prize.
Study for your spelling, vocabulary, and grammar tests for tomorrow!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Today's Info
My math class has no homework today
Language Arts- pwb page 11 an spelling sheet
There is no other homework.
Please bring in a clear 2 liter bottle
Today, we made our terrariums! Continue to check the blog throughout the week for I will be posting some pictures of your child hard at work!
Have a great night.
Language Arts- pwb page 11 an spelling sheet
There is no other homework.
Please bring in a clear 2 liter bottle
Today, we made our terrariums! Continue to check the blog throughout the week for I will be posting some pictures of your child hard at work!
Have a great night.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Hi
Hello Parents and Students,
Sorry for the late post!
Math homework: the first 7 10x10 grids
Reading: Reading practice workbook page 7
If you forgot to bring in your empty bottle, please do so tomorrow.
Don't forget that the last day to order scholastic books is the last school day of this month
Wear your team colors 9/3
Coin drop is 9/13-9/31
Sorry for the late post!
Math homework: the first 7 10x10 grids
Reading: Reading practice workbook page 7
If you forgot to bring in your empty bottle, please do so tomorrow.
Don't forget that the last day to order scholastic books is the last school day of this month
Wear your team colors 9/3
Coin drop is 9/13-9/31
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Math Homework- R.T. Sheet 1.5. and row D for daily math facts. The students brought in some really cool items for our lesson on benchmarks.
Language Arts- page 4 in pwb
Science- worksheet page 35 only. Today students were supposed to bring in object for our periodic table. They really enjoyed this lesson because they were able to look at some cool objects such as gold and silver. They were supposed to identify if it was an element or a compound. We also learned that objects made out of steel can rust because is a compound of iron and oxygen call iron oxide. Iron oxide forms when iron reacts with oxygen in the air. Cool!
Here are the answers to tonight's science homework just in case you can't find it.
Page 35- 1. A compound is a substance made up of two or more elements that are chemically combined
2. During a chemical reaction one or more substances are changed into one or more different substances.
3. H2O
4. Iron Oxide has 2 atoms of iron and 3 atoms of oxygen
5. They are made up of large molecules call polymers.
6. Water is liquid at room temperature, dissolves many substances, and has a unique shape.
Language Arts- page 4 in pwb
Science- worksheet page 35 only. Today students were supposed to bring in object for our periodic table. They really enjoyed this lesson because they were able to look at some cool objects such as gold and silver. They were supposed to identify if it was an element or a compound. We also learned that objects made out of steel can rust because is a compound of iron and oxygen call iron oxide. Iron oxide forms when iron reacts with oxygen in the air. Cool!
Here are the answers to tonight's science homework just in case you can't find it.
Page 35- 1. A compound is a substance made up of two or more elements that are chemically combined
2. During a chemical reaction one or more substances are changed into one or more different substances.
3. H2O
4. Iron Oxide has 2 atoms of iron and 3 atoms of oxygen
5. They are made up of large molecules call polymers.
6. Water is liquid at room temperature, dissolves many substances, and has a unique shape.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Hello
Math homework-
-Complete row C in Math Daily Facts
-Bring in a jar or bag full of something (make sure you know how much is in it)
-R.T. 1.3 sheet
Science- Bring in something that is on the periodic table. It can be a rock, marble, bottle, etc.
Today we learned how everything on earth is made up of one or more elements from the periodic table.
Make sure you are studying your vocabulary and spelling words, and your types of sentences for this week's test.
Parents, if you can send in any extra snacks for children who go without, that would be great! Have a great night.
-Complete row C in Math Daily Facts
-Bring in a jar or bag full of something (make sure you know how much is in it)
-R.T. 1.3 sheet
Science- Bring in something that is on the periodic table. It can be a rock, marble, bottle, etc.
Today we learned how everything on earth is made up of one or more elements from the periodic table.
Make sure you are studying your vocabulary and spelling words, and your types of sentences for this week's test.
Parents, if you can send in any extra snacks for children who go without, that would be great! Have a great night.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Hi!
We had another great day! We learned about the different types of sentences (declarative, interrogative, and complete). We also did a review on subject/predicate. I tell you I have a lot of smart students. We also saw a cool picture of a star-nosed Mole. I tell you, he was unsightly!
Math homework. R.T. sheet 1 and 2 front and back
Social Studies- Students need to memorize their states and capitals.
Science- we learned about polysodimacrylate!
Have a great evening.
Math homework. R.T. sheet 1 and 2 front and back
Social Studies- Students need to memorize their states and capitals.
Science- we learned about polysodimacrylate!
Have a great evening.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Great Second Day!
Hi Parents and Students,
Please forgive me for the old post that you see from the previous year. I am trying to erase them.
I sent home a papers that need to be signed and return by tomorrow or the latest Friday. I also sent home a permission form that gives me permission to put pictures of your child on the blog and allows them to use the blog during computer time.
You will also see a letter for donations from 30-50 dollars. If you can't afford that, I am willing to take a lower amount because I understand that times are hard for everyone.
Please read over the information letter that provides an outline of all my expectation for this school year.
On the left I provided the vocabulary and spelling words for lesson one of our Storytown series. We will have our first weekly test on Friday August 20th.
We had a great time in Science today. The students learned the name of a substance scientist use to make diapers! Polysodimacrylate!
Please forgive me for the old post that you see from the previous year. I am trying to erase them.
I sent home a papers that need to be signed and return by tomorrow or the latest Friday. I also sent home a permission form that gives me permission to put pictures of your child on the blog and allows them to use the blog during computer time.
You will also see a letter for donations from 30-50 dollars. If you can't afford that, I am willing to take a lower amount because I understand that times are hard for everyone.
Please read over the information letter that provides an outline of all my expectation for this school year.
On the left I provided the vocabulary and spelling words for lesson one of our Storytown series. We will have our first weekly test on Friday August 20th.
We had a great time in Science today. The students learned the name of a substance scientist use to make diapers! Polysodimacrylate!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Welcome to 5th Grade!
Dear Parents and Students,
You will use this blog throughout the year to stay abreast of new information in our classroom. If you look to the left, you will see polls, vocabulary and spelling words. Each day I will post homework and upcoming events on this blog for your convenience.
You will use this blog throughout the year to stay abreast of new information in our classroom. If you look to the left, you will see polls, vocabulary and spelling words. Each day I will post homework and upcoming events on this blog for your convenience.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Computer Lab Assignment
Hey Students!
For this last full week of school, we will be learning about money! The first thing you will do in computer lab is to copy down your vocabulary words. Next, you will click on "Money" link and go to that website. You are to write down 10 ways you can pay for things.
Now answer the following questions:
-How will you pay for candy?
-WHich method of payment would you use to pay for a car?
- A house?
-A trip to Africa?
Now answer the poll.
For this last full week of school, we will be learning about money! The first thing you will do in computer lab is to copy down your vocabulary words. Next, you will click on "Money" link and go to that website. You are to write down 10 ways you can pay for things.
Now answer the following questions:
-How will you pay for candy?
-WHich method of payment would you use to pay for a car?
- A house?
-A trip to Africa?
Now answer the poll.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Count Down!
Ok, we are down to the last days of school!
Vocabualry test tomorrow
Math homework- page 414 all sets and page 415 5-21. This was an inclass assignment, so most of you should be finished. If not, this will be your homework. You will also have your last quiz tomorrow and our end of the year party.
I would like to have our classroom party sometime next week. I will keep you posted for more information.
Vocabualry test tomorrow
Math homework- page 414 all sets and page 415 5-21. This was an inclass assignment, so most of you should be finished. If not, this will be your homework. You will also have your last quiz tomorrow and our end of the year party.
I would like to have our classroom party sometime next week. I will keep you posted for more information.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Homework 5/5/10
Math Reteach page 99 and Practice workbook page 99. Since we will not be having math tomorrow, the students will have two days to complete their homework.
Reading- pwb 178
Nacho/Cheese and Water $3.00
Field Trip Form due Thursday
Grown up talk next Tuesday
Reading- pwb 178
Nacho/Cheese and Water $3.00
Field Trip Form due Thursday
Grown up talk next Tuesday
Monday, May 3, 2010
Some Stuff
Reading- PWB page 174
Science- make a paper air plane
Bring in Nacho money- 3 dollars
Bring in H.M.S. Field trip form
Field day this friday
Mrs. Gibson Wednesday @ 8:30
Library tomorrow
No math homework.
Science- make a paper air plane
Bring in Nacho money- 3 dollars
Bring in H.M.S. Field trip form
Field day this friday
Mrs. Gibson Wednesday @ 8:30
Library tomorrow
No math homework.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Whew!
We finally completed our Green Theme Project! The students worked so very hard all this week to make this happen.
Math homework: PWB lesson 18.3 and RT sheet 18.3 if you didn't finish in class.
At this time you should have Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thursday filled out on your reading log.
I sent home a yellow slip home to day about the Special education fundraiser for next week. They will be selling nachos with chesse and bottled water all for 3.00 dollars.
Don't forget vocabulary test tomorrow.
Math homework: PWB lesson 18.3 and RT sheet 18.3 if you didn't finish in class.
At this time you should have Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thursday filled out on your reading log.
I sent home a yellow slip home to day about the Special education fundraiser for next week. They will be selling nachos with chesse and bottled water all for 3.00 dollars.
Don't forget vocabulary test tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Hi!
Math Homework tonight: page 95 lesson 18.2 in practice workbook.
Field trip tomorrow. Make sure you bring a lite jacket and comfortable walking shoes.
No players or games. You may bring a camera and some souvenir money.
Field trip tomorrow. Make sure you bring a lite jacket and comfortable walking shoes.
No players or games. You may bring a camera and some souvenir money.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Great Day
Hey All!
We had a productive day! We took our test on Cephalopods, and we also started putting the finishing touches on our "Green Theme Projects". Some students still need gold spray paint. If any parent has an extra can of gold spray paint in their shed or garage, could you please allow us to borrow some?
We also had our weekly debate based on the question "If you were an employer, would you hire a convicted felon?" We had four students on the panel posing as owners of Walmart, University Mall, a Daycare, and The Piggly Wiggly store. These students were really engaged in coming up with reasons for their decisions of either hiring or not hiring a felon. This allowed the students to really think about their actions in life, and the importance of sound decision making.
We had a productive day! We took our test on Cephalopods, and we also started putting the finishing touches on our "Green Theme Projects". Some students still need gold spray paint. If any parent has an extra can of gold spray paint in their shed or garage, could you please allow us to borrow some?
We also had our weekly debate based on the question "If you were an employer, would you hire a convicted felon?" We had four students on the panel posing as owners of Walmart, University Mall, a Daycare, and The Piggly Wiggly store. These students were really engaged in coming up with reasons for their decisions of either hiring or not hiring a felon. This allowed the students to really think about their actions in life, and the importance of sound decision making.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Hey
Math Homework lesson 27.4
Reading Pwb page 147
Make sure you study for your vocabulary test tomorrow!
Reading Pwb page 147
Make sure you study for your vocabulary test tomorrow!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
HI
No homework for tonight!
In math we worked on finding the volume of 3 dimensional shapes
Science-learned more about HIV/AIDS
Make sure you read tonight because reading logs are due Monday
Bring Orange slip back signed by parent
***Britney, make sure you do page 174 in your practice workbook. We will be doing that in class tomorrow.*******
In math we worked on finding the volume of 3 dimensional shapes
Science-learned more about HIV/AIDS
Make sure you read tonight because reading logs are due Monday
Bring Orange slip back signed by parent
***Britney, make sure you do page 174 in your practice workbook. We will be doing that in class tomorrow.*******
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
HI
No Math homework
Reading PWB page 172
Today we are continuing our lesson on HIV/AIDS. The students are very inquisitive and there are some things that I as a teacher cannot discuss. Please allow your child ask the questions that I can't. Thank you for your support.
Students are to memorize the following steps for "How the Immune System Defends the Body Against Germs and Viruses"
-Germs invade the body and quickly begin to multiply
-The germs attack the body, causing illness
-The immune system fights back. Macrophages swallow some of the germs. Macrophages also signal the T Cells that the body is being attack
-T Cells signal white blood cells to produce antibodies. Antibodies help destroy some of the germs.
-Antibodies help to finally destroy all of the germs. The body is healthy again.
"How HIV Affects a Person's Immune System"
-HIV enters the body and attacks T Cells and Macrophages
-The viruses multiply inside the T Cells. The new viruses are released into the blood and can attack other T Cells
-This process goes on for many year, but the person shows no signs of HIV infection or illness
-As more and more T Cells are destroyed, the immune system is weakened
-The immune system and the body continue to grow weaker. The body cannot fight off germs. It begins to show symptoms of infection. The person will die without treatment.
Reading PWB page 172
Today we are continuing our lesson on HIV/AIDS. The students are very inquisitive and there are some things that I as a teacher cannot discuss. Please allow your child ask the questions that I can't. Thank you for your support.
Students are to memorize the following steps for "How the Immune System Defends the Body Against Germs and Viruses"
-Germs invade the body and quickly begin to multiply
-The germs attack the body, causing illness
-The immune system fights back. Macrophages swallow some of the germs. Macrophages also signal the T Cells that the body is being attack
-T Cells signal white blood cells to produce antibodies. Antibodies help destroy some of the germs.
-Antibodies help to finally destroy all of the germs. The body is healthy again.
"How HIV Affects a Person's Immune System"
-HIV enters the body and attacks T Cells and Macrophages
-The viruses multiply inside the T Cells. The new viruses are released into the blood and can attack other T Cells
-This process goes on for many year, but the person shows no signs of HIV infection or illness
-As more and more T Cells are destroyed, the immune system is weakened
-The immune system and the body continue to grow weaker. The body cannot fight off germs. It begins to show symptoms of infection. The person will die without treatment.
Vocabulary Words for this Friday's Test
Vocabulary Words Week 4-12-10
1. Cephalopod- Any mollusk having tentacles attached to the head, including the cuttlefish, squid, and octopus.
2. Coconut Octopus- Size of a lemon. Feeds on shellfish. Will hide anything including clamshells, coconut shells and old tin cans. When angry it puffs its self up and turns purple. (Lives Tropical Indian and West Pacific Oceans. (Lives- Tropical Indian and West Pacific Oceans. Depths of up to 590ft)
3. Blue-ringed Octopus- One of the most deadly creatures in the world. Four of theses species have been known to cause human deaths. Their saliva contains strong nerve poison that they use to paralyze crabs. There is no known antidote to their venom. (Lives- Australia to Japan. Depths up to 650 ft)
4. Mimic Octopus-lives in black sand plains in shallow waters. Has an amazing ability to change shape and color to look like other poisonous animals, such as banded snakes, flatfish, lion fish, stingrays, or jellyfish. It decides which animal to mimic based on which predator is nearby. (Live Papua New Guinea to the Red Sea. Depth up to 160ft)
5. Sand Octopus- Long thin body about the size of a thumb. During the day it buries under the sand, and makes a chimney through the sand to the surface so it can suck in water to breathe. It uses slime to hold the chimney together. At night it hunts for crabs, shrimp, and worms. (Live Southern Australia. Depth up to 160ft)
6. Day Octopus-Has skin that can be raised so it can look like coral or weed. Feeds on lobsters, crabs and fish and its home can be identified by the scattering of empty crab shells around the entrance. It can run along the sea floor using two of its arms lie legs. This way it does not look like a regular octopus, so can slip past its predators.( live in the Indian and Pacific. Depths of up to 650ft)
7. Striped Pajama Squid- Looks like a golf ball with stripes. Hides in the sand during the day, and comes out at night to hunt shrimp, crabs, and fish. When buried, the little fingers of skin above its eyes stop sand from falling into its gills. Its striped pattern warns fish that it is horrible to eat. If attacked, it squirts poisonous slime from glands under its body. (Live Australia to Papa New Guinea. Depth- up to 820ft)
8. Giant Cuttlefish-Males have long arms that look like flags. They stretch them out during color changing competitions. They are the largest cuttlefish species in the world and grow up to three feet long. Like all cuttlefish, they have a white chalky cuttlebone inside their bodies to help them float. Birds love eating and sharpening their beaks on cuttlebones. (Live- Australia. Depth- up to 330ft)
9. Broadclub Cuttlefish-Amazing at color change. It hunts by slowly swimming towards small shrimp and fish, while flashing zebra stripes up and down its arms- almost hypnotizing its prey before shooting high-speed tentacles out to grab them. It can hide from attackers by changing shape to look like a mangrove leaf. If shown a mirror, males will fight their reflection. (Live Australia to Fiji and Japan. Depth- up to 160 ft)
10. Chambered Nautilus-These types have been swimming in our oceans for 500 million years. Once, they reached 10 feet in diameter, and swam around sucking up trilobites and shellfish. Today only size small species exist, hiding on the deep, dark sides of coral reefs. They rise at night to hunt hermit crabs and eat dead animals. (Live- Tropical Indo-Pacific. Depth 160ft-2100ft)
11. Argonaut-Also called nautiluses; these octopuses spend their lives swimming around the blue water of the open ocean, never touching the sea floor. The females can grow up to 12 inches long, and make beautiful thin white shells in which to lay their eggs. If threatened, they will use the spike on their shell to ram predators in the nose. The males are less than an inch long and have no shells. (Live-Tropical and cool oceans around the world. Depth- 650 ft)
12. Species- A group of related animals or plants that can breed among themselves.
1. Cephalopod- Any mollusk having tentacles attached to the head, including the cuttlefish, squid, and octopus.
2. Coconut Octopus- Size of a lemon. Feeds on shellfish. Will hide anything including clamshells, coconut shells and old tin cans. When angry it puffs its self up and turns purple. (Lives Tropical Indian and West Pacific Oceans. (Lives- Tropical Indian and West Pacific Oceans. Depths of up to 590ft)
3. Blue-ringed Octopus- One of the most deadly creatures in the world. Four of theses species have been known to cause human deaths. Their saliva contains strong nerve poison that they use to paralyze crabs. There is no known antidote to their venom. (Lives- Australia to Japan. Depths up to 650 ft)
4. Mimic Octopus-lives in black sand plains in shallow waters. Has an amazing ability to change shape and color to look like other poisonous animals, such as banded snakes, flatfish, lion fish, stingrays, or jellyfish. It decides which animal to mimic based on which predator is nearby. (Live Papua New Guinea to the Red Sea. Depth up to 160ft)
5. Sand Octopus- Long thin body about the size of a thumb. During the day it buries under the sand, and makes a chimney through the sand to the surface so it can suck in water to breathe. It uses slime to hold the chimney together. At night it hunts for crabs, shrimp, and worms. (Live Southern Australia. Depth up to 160ft)
6. Day Octopus-Has skin that can be raised so it can look like coral or weed. Feeds on lobsters, crabs and fish and its home can be identified by the scattering of empty crab shells around the entrance. It can run along the sea floor using two of its arms lie legs. This way it does not look like a regular octopus, so can slip past its predators.( live in the Indian and Pacific. Depths of up to 650ft)
7. Striped Pajama Squid- Looks like a golf ball with stripes. Hides in the sand during the day, and comes out at night to hunt shrimp, crabs, and fish. When buried, the little fingers of skin above its eyes stop sand from falling into its gills. Its striped pattern warns fish that it is horrible to eat. If attacked, it squirts poisonous slime from glands under its body. (Live Australia to Papa New Guinea. Depth- up to 820ft)
8. Giant Cuttlefish-Males have long arms that look like flags. They stretch them out during color changing competitions. They are the largest cuttlefish species in the world and grow up to three feet long. Like all cuttlefish, they have a white chalky cuttlebone inside their bodies to help them float. Birds love eating and sharpening their beaks on cuttlebones. (Live- Australia. Depth- up to 330ft)
9. Broadclub Cuttlefish-Amazing at color change. It hunts by slowly swimming towards small shrimp and fish, while flashing zebra stripes up and down its arms- almost hypnotizing its prey before shooting high-speed tentacles out to grab them. It can hide from attackers by changing shape to look like a mangrove leaf. If shown a mirror, males will fight their reflection. (Live Australia to Fiji and Japan. Depth- up to 160 ft)
10. Chambered Nautilus-These types have been swimming in our oceans for 500 million years. Once, they reached 10 feet in diameter, and swam around sucking up trilobites and shellfish. Today only size small species exist, hiding on the deep, dark sides of coral reefs. They rise at night to hunt hermit crabs and eat dead animals. (Live- Tropical Indo-Pacific. Depth 160ft-2100ft)
11. Argonaut-Also called nautiluses; these octopuses spend their lives swimming around the blue water of the open ocean, never touching the sea floor. The females can grow up to 12 inches long, and make beautiful thin white shells in which to lay their eggs. If threatened, they will use the spike on their shell to ram predators in the nose. The males are less than an inch long and have no shells. (Live-Tropical and cool oceans around the world. Depth- 650 ft)
12. Species- A group of related animals or plants that can breed among themselves.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Homework 4-19
Math- Pwb page 143 and please try to bring in an empty box of cereal or fruit roll ups or any rectangular prism.
If you have not brought in any money yet for trip or end of the year activities, you may do so this week.
If you have not brought in any money yet for trip or end of the year activities, you may do so this week.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Hi
Don't forget to pay 40 dollars for all end of the year stuff by tomorrow.
NO hommework, but read!
Many students did not turn in reading logs on Monday.
NO hommework, but read!
Many students did not turn in reading logs on Monday.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Seven More Weeks Left
Hello Students,
For morning work we will be studying Octopuses and their close relatives, cuttlefish and nautilus. These are some incredible sea animals with amazing abilities, which helps them adapt to the environment.
For morning work we will be studying Octopuses and their close relatives, cuttlefish and nautilus. These are some incredible sea animals with amazing abilities, which helps them adapt to the environment.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Hello
Hi Parents and Students,
There will be no homework for tonight.
The April's newsletter went home today and I will provide a copy of it at the bottom of this post.
Math- this week we have been studying polyhedrons and polygons using shape. We also have be working with tessellations.
Reading- We are reading "The Watsons Go to Birmingham"
If you have any cross sections of tree stumps or trunks, I would greatly appreciate it if you would let me borrow a few! I would like to do a lesson on how long trees can live.
Hat Day tomorrow, so bring a dollar if you want to wear your hat.
************************Newsletter*************************************************
Dear Parents,
I am sure glad that testing is over!
We are in our first week of April, and I would like to share with you some important events that will be taking place this month.
The book fair started today and will end next Tuesday. If you would like to stop by anytime during school hours to make purchases or maybe even purchase a book from my wish list, you may do so
Our class will be going to the book fair on the following dates: 4/8 @2:00, 4/12 @8:00, and 4/13 @1:40. You may send money to school with your child so that they may purchase a book.
The following are random dates of information that you may find helpful to know:
• 4/9 hat day bring $1.00
• 4/23 Progress Reports
• 4/9 Relay for life T-shirt order forms due
• 4/28 UA Trip $15 due 4/16
• 5/24, 5/25 5th Grade Fun Day and Recognition Ceremony $20 Due 4/16
• 5/1 Relay For Life
• 5/21 Talent Show
• 4/9 Year book Signing will be after Wee-Tv
The students are doing an excellent job in meeting their last A.R. Goal for the year. As of right now the A.R. deadline is 5/20
Reading logs are due every two weeks. The next reading log is due 4/12. This is from weeks 4/5-4/16.
We are reading “The Watson’s Go to Birmingham” this week.
Please be sure to send your child to school with a snack each day.
I would like to personally thank all the parents who bought drinks and snacks during testing time.
Thank you for all that you do for your child and my student!
There will be no homework for tonight.
The April's newsletter went home today and I will provide a copy of it at the bottom of this post.
Math- this week we have been studying polyhedrons and polygons using shape. We also have be working with tessellations.
Reading- We are reading "The Watsons Go to Birmingham"
If you have any cross sections of tree stumps or trunks, I would greatly appreciate it if you would let me borrow a few! I would like to do a lesson on how long trees can live.
Hat Day tomorrow, so bring a dollar if you want to wear your hat.
************************Newsletter*************************************************
Dear Parents,
I am sure glad that testing is over!
We are in our first week of April, and I would like to share with you some important events that will be taking place this month.
The book fair started today and will end next Tuesday. If you would like to stop by anytime during school hours to make purchases or maybe even purchase a book from my wish list, you may do so
Our class will be going to the book fair on the following dates: 4/8 @2:00, 4/12 @8:00, and 4/13 @1:40. You may send money to school with your child so that they may purchase a book.
The following are random dates of information that you may find helpful to know:
• 4/9 hat day bring $1.00
• 4/23 Progress Reports
• 4/9 Relay for life T-shirt order forms due
• 4/28 UA Trip $15 due 4/16
• 5/24, 5/25 5th Grade Fun Day and Recognition Ceremony $20 Due 4/16
• 5/1 Relay For Life
• 5/21 Talent Show
• 4/9 Year book Signing will be after Wee-Tv
The students are doing an excellent job in meeting their last A.R. Goal for the year. As of right now the A.R. deadline is 5/20
Reading logs are due every two weeks. The next reading log is due 4/12. This is from weeks 4/5-4/16.
We are reading “The Watson’s Go to Birmingham” this week.
Please be sure to send your child to school with a snack each day.
I would like to personally thank all the parents who bought drinks and snacks during testing time.
Thank you for all that you do for your child and my student!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Important Info
End of the year stuff- I sent home papers today that have important information regarding our field trip to the UA, Fun Day/talent show, and Shelton State Recognition.
The trip to the UA will be on April the 28th
Fun Day- May 24th
Shelton State Recognition-May 25th
The cost for the trip and recognition will be $35.00 and is due Friday, April 16th
Book Fair is from April 7th- 13th
If you would like to volunteer please fill out the form that was sent home today and return it ASAP
Be Ready Camp permission for was sent home today. Please read over thoroughly to see if this is something that you will be interested in for your child
If you would like to practice some extra math, look to the left of this page under "Links" and click on "Math Cafe". Have fun!
The trip to the UA will be on April the 28th
Fun Day- May 24th
Shelton State Recognition-May 25th
The cost for the trip and recognition will be $35.00 and is due Friday, April 16th
Book Fair is from April 7th- 13th
If you would like to volunteer please fill out the form that was sent home today and return it ASAP
Be Ready Camp permission for was sent home today. Please read over thoroughly to see if this is something that you will be interested in for your child
If you would like to practice some extra math, look to the left of this page under "Links" and click on "Math Cafe". Have fun!
Mrs. Smith from AMSTI came to our class today to teach a lesson on acids and bases. This hands on activity enable the students to experiment with different types of solutions. We discovered that cabbage juice serves as a great indicator for acidity and basic liquids! We also learned that alcohol is a neutral liquid.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
For those students who did not get a reading log for the next two weeks, make sure you get one tomorrow. They will be next to the printer.
If you are on the list to bring snacks and drinks for tomorrow, don't forget. But, if you do, then that's ok.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Today was a long day of testing. Tomorrow will be 10 minutes longer, so get plenty of rest and relaxation.
See you tomorrow!
If you are on the list to bring snacks and drinks for tomorrow, don't forget. But, if you do, then that's ok.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Today was a long day of testing. Tomorrow will be 10 minutes longer, so get plenty of rest and relaxation.
See you tomorrow!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Upcoming Events
Reading logs due 3/29
Next reading log due in two weeks
Make sure you return report card folders
Last nine weeks for A.R.- I would like for our class to make 100 percent this time. Parents I am going to need your help with this. THe students need to read 3 realistic fiction, two fantasy, and three choice. Out of the eight choices, 3 of the books need to be chapter books. Deadline is approximately 7-8 weeks from now.
Next reading log due in two weeks
Make sure you return report card folders
Last nine weeks for A.R.- I would like for our class to make 100 percent this time. Parents I am going to need your help with this. THe students need to read 3 realistic fiction, two fantasy, and three choice. Out of the eight choices, 3 of the books need to be chapter books. Deadline is approximately 7-8 weeks from now.
What's Going on this week?
Hi Parents and Students,
We are in our second week of testing. Tomorrow the students will be taking the reading and language arts SAT test. It will be helpful for them to have a good night sleep.
Two students have already agreed to bring in snacks and drink for tomorrow and Wednesday. Thank you in advance.
Science- We are studying animal relationships in various ecosystems. After giving a refresher course on carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores, we learned about the different types of relationships of various types of species. Mutualism-two animals living together and both are benefiting from this union (Yak and a bird). Commensialism- two animals living together but only one benefits while the other is unharmed (a polar bear with microorganism grow on its fur). Parasitism- two animals living together with one benefiting and the other is harmed (leeches and hippo)
Tomorrow we will finish watching the movie "Up". If you have any "safe" movies that you wouldn't mind me borrowing, that would be helpful!
We are in our second week of testing. Tomorrow the students will be taking the reading and language arts SAT test. It will be helpful for them to have a good night sleep.
Two students have already agreed to bring in snacks and drink for tomorrow and Wednesday. Thank you in advance.
Science- We are studying animal relationships in various ecosystems. After giving a refresher course on carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores, we learned about the different types of relationships of various types of species. Mutualism-two animals living together and both are benefiting from this union (Yak and a bird). Commensialism- two animals living together but only one benefits while the other is unharmed (a polar bear with microorganism grow on its fur). Parasitism- two animals living together with one benefiting and the other is harmed (leeches and hippo)
Tomorrow we will finish watching the movie "Up". If you have any "safe" movies that you wouldn't mind me borrowing, that would be helpful!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Mars Sighting
Just a reminder, don't forget that tonight that you can see Mars as a very bright star real close to the moon. This will be the last time until 2012 we will be able to see Mars again.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Hello
We had a great first day of testing. Please make sure you child gets plenty of rest tonight.
THe following students agreed to bring in snacks and drinks for the next two weeks.
3/24- Taylor Wilson Juice, and Britney- Snacks
3/31- Saige- Drinks, and Lauren- Snacks
4/1- Bri- Drinks, and Justin-Snacks
4/8- April- Snacks, and Taylor D.- Drinks
4/9- Tyler-Drink or snacks, and Lestasia snacks
Thanks for all your help
THe following students agreed to bring in snacks and drinks for the next two weeks.
3/24- Taylor Wilson Juice, and Britney- Snacks
3/31- Saige- Drinks, and Lauren- Snacks
4/1- Bri- Drinks, and Justin-Snacks
4/8- April- Snacks, and Taylor D.- Drinks
4/9- Tyler-Drink or snacks, and Lestasia snacks
Thanks for all your help
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Homework 3-11
Math- PWB 154
Reading- Simile sheet
Rally Tomorrow- Wear a hat for $1:00
Vocabualary and Spelling test tomorrow
Mother's Day Cake Due tomorrow
Middle School Registration cards due
A.R. Goal deadline tomorrow
If you have not turned in any part of your essay, you may do so tomrrow.
Reading- Simile sheet
Rally Tomorrow- Wear a hat for $1:00
Vocabualary and Spelling test tomorrow
Mother's Day Cake Due tomorrow
Middle School Registration cards due
A.R. Goal deadline tomorrow
If you have not turned in any part of your essay, you may do so tomrrow.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Homework 3-9
Sorry for the late post
Math- pwb 153
Language- pwb 144
Try to get your Mother's Day Cake order forms in tomorrow
Middle School Registration Cards Due this Friday
Math- pwb 153
Language- pwb 144
Try to get your Mother's Day Cake order forms in tomorrow
Middle School Registration Cards Due this Friday
Monday, March 8, 2010
Homework and Science Study Guide
Math- pwb 136
Reading- Pwb 140
Science Study Guide
You should know:
• Density- the amount of mass per unit volume. D=M/V
• Volume- is the amount of space an object takes up
• Greek word for volume is envelope
• Kinetic Energy is working energy
• Potential energy is when an object has the potential to use its energy (energy of position)
• Mass- the amount of matter an object has
• Gravity- the force exerted on an object
• Physical change- is when a substance changes it appearance and it can be changed back to its original appearance.
• Chemical change-when a substance is changed into a difference substance and it can’t be change back to its original appearance.
• Burning of wood is a ______________change because the energy has been released.
• To find the volume of a cube you must multiply the lengthxwidthxvolume
• To find the mass of an object you must do this equation weight=mxgravity
• We are lighter on the moon because the moon has less gravitational pull
• To change the density of an object you can do one of two things. decrease the volume and keep the mass the same. Or you can increase the mass and keep the volume the same.
• What has a high volume but a low mass?
• What has a high mass but a low volume?
• How do you find the volume of a rock?
• I will have two bonus questions
Spring Pictures Tomorrow and Science test
Reading- Pwb 140
Science Study Guide
You should know:
• Density- the amount of mass per unit volume. D=M/V
• Volume- is the amount of space an object takes up
• Greek word for volume is envelope
• Kinetic Energy is working energy
• Potential energy is when an object has the potential to use its energy (energy of position)
• Mass- the amount of matter an object has
• Gravity- the force exerted on an object
• Physical change- is when a substance changes it appearance and it can be changed back to its original appearance.
• Chemical change-when a substance is changed into a difference substance and it can’t be change back to its original appearance.
• Burning of wood is a ______________change because the energy has been released.
• To find the volume of a cube you must multiply the lengthxwidthxvolume
• To find the mass of an object you must do this equation weight=mxgravity
• We are lighter on the moon because the moon has less gravitational pull
• To change the density of an object you can do one of two things. decrease the volume and keep the mass the same. Or you can increase the mass and keep the volume the same.
• What has a high volume but a low mass?
• What has a high mass but a low volume?
• How do you find the volume of a rock?
• I will have two bonus questions
Spring Pictures Tomorrow and Science test
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Hello Students!
I hope that you and your parents were able to visit Hillcrest Middle yesterday to get your registration card. If so, your parents will fill out the card and you will give it to me upon completion.
We only have one more week left before Spring Break. So, we have to really hit the books hard this week.
Our spelling and vocabulary words will have a scientific background; thus, they will be more challenging. I suggest that you study and practice fervently this week.
Don't forget that Spring Pictures are Tuesday.
Science test is this Tuesday.
Expository Essay is due Monday.
We will begin writing our Narrative Essay tomorrow.
To end the week off with a bang, we will have a Rally in the lunchroom this Friday.
If I forgot to add anything else to this post, I will add it tomorrow. Oh, don't forget to get your Mother's Day Cake order form in sometime this week.
Reading Logs are due tomorrow
We only have one more week left before Spring Break. So, we have to really hit the books hard this week.
Our spelling and vocabulary words will have a scientific background; thus, they will be more challenging. I suggest that you study and practice fervently this week.
Don't forget that Spring Pictures are Tuesday.
Science test is this Tuesday.
Expository Essay is due Monday.
We will begin writing our Narrative Essay tomorrow.
To end the week off with a bang, we will have a Rally in the lunchroom this Friday.
If I forgot to add anything else to this post, I will add it tomorrow. Oh, don't forget to get your Mother's Day Cake order form in sometime this week.
Reading Logs are due tomorrow
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Homework 3-04-2010
Math RT page 158
No reading and language arts homework.
We will be learning about chemical and physical changes tomorrow. If you have time tonight, mix salt and water together and see if it is a chemical or physical change.
Bring in cookie dough money
Science test 3/9
Mother's Day Cake order due March 19
Vocabulary test tomorrow
Reading logs due 3/8
No reading and language arts homework.
We will be learning about chemical and physical changes tomorrow. If you have time tonight, mix salt and water together and see if it is a chemical or physical change.
Bring in cookie dough money
Science test 3/9
Mother's Day Cake order due March 19
Vocabulary test tomorrow
Reading logs due 3/8
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Homework 3-02
We had a pretty good time wearing our PJ's and reading books!
Math PWB page 127
Reading PWB 137
I gave our the assignments for the expository essays that are due on Monday.
It is your option if you would like to work on your web and your outline tonight.
We will be doing our outline tomorrow after our Math STI Assessment.
Spelling test for our 9 words will be this Friday.
Math PWB page 127
Reading PWB 137
I gave our the assignments for the expository essays that are due on Monday.
It is your option if you would like to work on your web and your outline tonight.
We will be doing our outline tomorrow after our Math STI Assessment.
Spelling test for our 9 words will be this Friday.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Homework 3/01/10
Math- pwb 125
Reading- pwb 135
Read Across America is tomorrow. I sent a letter home today allowing students to bring in snacks for themselves or for the whole class. We will enjoy a day of reading a good book while wearing our pajamas!!
Reading- pwb 135
Read Across America is tomorrow. I sent a letter home today allowing students to bring in snacks for themselves or for the whole class. We will enjoy a day of reading a good book while wearing our pajamas!!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Hi
There is no homework for tonight; however, I have offered extra credit for my math students. They may use the grid paper given to them today to make a shape in either quadrants 1,2,3, or 4. Make sure that you give the coordinates of the the shape.
Read Across America is March 2, 2010. Our class has to make a poster of two Authors from Montana and Ohio. I have a list of possible authors, but if you have any ideas, let me know. Each class' poster will be on display in the main hall. To celebrate Read Across America, you may wear you pajamas to school (this is optional).
Spelling and vocabulary words will be different this time around. We will have 6 vocabulary words and 10 from the spelling list with an additional 4 more vocabulary words from science. Just look on the right side for your words.
We will also be writing expository essay next week.
Read Across America is March 2, 2010. Our class has to make a poster of two Authors from Montana and Ohio. I have a list of possible authors, but if you have any ideas, let me know. Each class' poster will be on display in the main hall. To celebrate Read Across America, you may wear you pajamas to school (this is optional).
Spelling and vocabulary words will be different this time around. We will have 6 vocabulary words and 10 from the spelling list with an additional 4 more vocabulary words from science. Just look on the right side for your words.
We will also be writing expository essay next week.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Homework
Math- R.T. 29. We have finished up with area and perimeter. For more parctice visit http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/perimeter_and_area/index.html
We are now working on graphing ordered pairs.
Floyd-pwb 75
Marchant-pwb 123
Beverly-pwb 52 #9-24
No other homework
Field trip tomorrow
Make sure you are filling out your reading log
Last day to bring in phone books.
We are now working on graphing ordered pairs.
Floyd-pwb 75
Marchant-pwb 123
Beverly-pwb 52 #9-24
No other homework
Field trip tomorrow
Make sure you are filling out your reading log
Last day to bring in phone books.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
No Homework 2/24/10
No homework for tonight.
However, for extra practice I gave math students worksheet page 113 and reading students pwb 131.
Math students will recieve extra points on Monday's test and reading students will get 20 points added to their lowest reading or language arts grade.
Projects are looking good so far. I have to turn in the lesson plan for our "Green Machine" project this Friday, and I am seeing some wonderful historical projects.
If our class wins, our class will recieve $500.00 of instructional money. I plan on getting a projection screen and mounting my projector in the ceiling. :)
However, for extra practice I gave math students worksheet page 113 and reading students pwb 131.
Math students will recieve extra points on Monday's test and reading students will get 20 points added to their lowest reading or language arts grade.
Projects are looking good so far. I have to turn in the lesson plan for our "Green Machine" project this Friday, and I am seeing some wonderful historical projects.
If our class wins, our class will recieve $500.00 of instructional money. I plan on getting a projection screen and mounting my projector in the ceiling. :)
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Homework 2/23
Math- worksheet R.T 109 and Harcourt Textbook page 440 24-31
Language Arts- PWB 134
We are going on our field trip this Friday 8-10:30
Language Arts- PWB 134
We are going on our field trip this Friday 8-10:30
Monday, February 22, 2010
Homework 2-22
Math Reteach worksheet page 106
Reading- pwb page 129 and page 447 problems 7-17 in math textbook
Mrs. Marchant Math class- pwb 113
Beverly- Study units of measurement
Floyd- textbook page 103 prob 6,8,10
We are having our field trip to the Bama Theatre this Friday from 8:30-10:30
Reading- pwb page 129 and page 447 problems 7-17 in math textbook
Mrs. Marchant Math class- pwb 113
Beverly- Study units of measurement
Floyd- textbook page 103 prob 6,8,10
We are having our field trip to the Bama Theatre this Friday from 8:30-10:30
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Hillcrest Middle School Registration
Parents are supposed to meet in the HMS gymnasium on March 6, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. to choose courses for 6th grade. Faculty members will explain the registration process to you, along with the curriculum and programs that they have available at Hillcrest Middle. Call or email Mr. Hobbs at 342-2820 chobbs@tcss.net
What's Happening This Week?
We are having a science test on the three microorganisms (Volvox, Vinegar Eel Worms, and Blespharisima). Remember to study by using your three way diagram study guide.
Your descriptive essay should include:
__My purpose is to describe _____________
__My writing is organized with on controlling idea. I did a web to brainstorm my ideas
__I have an interesting beginning and I identified my audience in my beginning.
__The content focuses on my senses, and I used similes/metaphors (sentences with like or as) to help make comparisons
__I have a variety of sentences and transition words to help describe
__I have an appropriate conclusion
__Errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar do not affect understanding
__Used at least 4-5 robust words.
Your descriptive essay should include:
__My purpose is to describe _____________
__My writing is organized with on controlling idea. I did a web to brainstorm my ideas
__I have an interesting beginning and I identified my audience in my beginning.
__The content focuses on my senses, and I used similes/metaphors (sentences with like or as) to help make comparisons
__I have a variety of sentences and transition words to help describe
__I have an appropriate conclusion
__Errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar do not affect understanding
__Used at least 4-5 robust words.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Homework 2/18
Math- triangle worksheet
Language- pwb page 125,126
Science test is on Tuesday- I have already given you a study guide
Descriptive essay due on Tuesday
Language- pwb page 125,126
Science test is on Tuesday- I have already given you a study guide
Descriptive essay due on Tuesday
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
There is no homework for tonight!!!
However, I would like for you to answer the poll located in the left column of this blog. The question is related to the story we read about the maggot experiment that Francesco Redi, an Italian physician, conducted.
Remember to bring in your field trip forms and signed progress reports.
However, I would like for you to answer the poll located in the left column of this blog. The question is related to the story we read about the maggot experiment that Francesco Redi, an Italian physician, conducted.
Remember to bring in your field trip forms and signed progress reports.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Miss You!
Hello Students,
After talking to Ms. Roberts today, I am please to learn that you were on great behavior.
Your homework will consist of anything that you did not finish in class today. If you are unable to finish tonight, do what you can.
I see that it is snowing right now! We will see if it sticks enough to keep us out of school tomorrow.
I plan on having the Valentine's Day party tomorrow so please make sure that you bring in your snacks.
If you have any questions, email me at light001shanel@gmail.com or reply to this post.
Have a great night!
After talking to Ms. Roberts today, I am please to learn that you were on great behavior.
Your homework will consist of anything that you did not finish in class today. If you are unable to finish tonight, do what you can.
I see that it is snowing right now! We will see if it sticks enough to keep us out of school tomorrow.
I plan on having the Valentine's Day party tomorrow so please make sure that you bring in your snacks.
If you have any questions, email me at light001shanel@gmail.com or reply to this post.
Have a great night!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Homework
Math- page 1 in unit 5 of investigations book
Reading/Language Arts- 115 in pwb
Party tomorrow
Bring in phone books
Bring in field trip form
Study for spelling, vocabulary test.
There will be 4 questions from the Percy Jackson book
Reading/Language Arts- 115 in pwb
Party tomorrow
Bring in phone books
Bring in field trip form
Study for spelling, vocabulary test.
There will be 4 questions from the Percy Jackson book
A few Things
We are having our Valentine's Day party tomorrow from 1-2:15.
The following students are bringing:
Rett- Cheese Nips
Taylor W.- Cupcakes
Cameron Stewart- Rated G Movie, games
Tyler- Cookies
Bri-Chips
If your child would like to bring in Valentine's Day cards here is the list of students' names:
Lauren, Lestasia, Aaron, Justin, Julie, Jordan, Taylor D., John, Emily, Britney, April,Tyler, Davarrea, Jessica, Jalen, Jasmin, Carson, Saige, Rett, Nick, Bri, Andrew, Cameron Simon, Cameron Stewart, Diondre, and Taylor Wilson.
We are in the third chapter of the "Lightening Thief."
The students will be tested on spelling and vocabulary words. I will also have a few questions that will come from chapters 1-4 in the "Lightening Thief."
The following students are bringing:
Rett- Cheese Nips
Taylor W.- Cupcakes
Cameron Stewart- Rated G Movie, games
Tyler- Cookies
Bri-Chips
If your child would like to bring in Valentine's Day cards here is the list of students' names:
Lauren, Lestasia, Aaron, Justin, Julie, Jordan, Taylor D., John, Emily, Britney, April,Tyler, Davarrea, Jessica, Jalen, Jasmin, Carson, Saige, Rett, Nick, Bri, Andrew, Cameron Simon, Cameron Stewart, Diondre, and Taylor Wilson.
We are in the third chapter of the "Lightening Thief."
The students will be tested on spelling and vocabulary words. I will also have a few questions that will come from chapters 1-4 in the "Lightening Thief."
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
NO homework
Hi students,
Please bring in a shoe box to decorate for our party.
If you plan and giving Valentine cards, please make sure that you give each student one.
Bring in field trip form
We have Mrs. Gibson tomorrow at 8:30
12 students have met their A.R. goals! Yay!
Please bring in a shoe box to decorate for our party.
If you plan and giving Valentine cards, please make sure that you give each student one.
Bring in field trip form
We have Mrs. Gibson tomorrow at 8:30
12 students have met their A.R. goals! Yay!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Homework 2-09-10
Math homework Page 104 in practice workbook
There is no other homework
Make sure that you bring in your field trip form and money for suckers.
There is no other homework
Make sure that you bring in your field trip form and money for suckers.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Percy Jackson
Hello Parents,
I plan to read Percy Jackson: "The Lightening Thief" for the next two weeks. It would be a great idea if you could purchase this copy for your child for about $12.00 from Walmart, Books-A-Million, or Barnes and Noble.
I plan to read Percy Jackson: "The Lightening Thief" for the next two weeks. It would be a great idea if you could purchase this copy for your child for about $12.00 from Walmart, Books-A-Million, or Barnes and Noble.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Homework 2/04
Math- Finish Fraction Sheet
Language Arts- pwb 114
Make sure you bring in your permission form for the field trip.
Language Arts- pwb 114
Make sure you bring in your permission form for the field trip.
Monday, February 1, 2010
homework 2/01/10
Reading- read page 491 in reading textbook
Language Art- write one sentence for each spelling word (homophones)
Math- worksheet page 83
Bring in something to look at underneath your microscope
Language Art- write one sentence for each spelling word (homophones)
Math- worksheet page 83
Bring in something to look at underneath your microscope
Friday, January 29, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
No homework
Hello Parents and Students,
There will be no homework for tonight. I am still grading the Descriptive essays. I like what I see so far!
There will be no homework for tonight. I am still grading the Descriptive essays. I like what I see so far!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Homework 1/26
Reading/Language Arts- pwb page 106,107
Math- pages 10 and 11
My homeroom students have to make their own Cequin Poem with five lines:
First line-noun
Second line- 2 adjective to describe the noun
Third line- a 3 word phrase
Fourth line- two more adjectives to describe the noun
One Synonym to for the noun
Here is an example of one:
Fruit
Round, red
Hanging from trees,
Crisp, sweet
Apples
Have fun
Math- pages 10 and 11
My homeroom students have to make their own Cequin Poem with five lines:
First line-noun
Second line- 2 adjective to describe the noun
Third line- a 3 word phrase
Fourth line- two more adjectives to describe the noun
One Synonym to for the noun
Here is an example of one:
Fruit
Round, red
Hanging from trees,
Crisp, sweet
Apples
Have fun
Monday, January 25, 2010
Homework 1/25
Math Investigations 4 page 7
Reading/Language Artspwb page 104
Science Test 1/28 make sure you study your science study guide
Reading/Language Artspwb page 104
Science Test 1/28 make sure you study your science study guide
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Homework for 1-19-10
Homework for tonight:
Math: Riddle sheet
Reading: PWB page 98
Language Arts: Spelling sheet
Write your introduction paragraph for your descriptive essay:
Prompt: Think of an animal that you have seen or that you know about. The animal might be some one's pet, an animal you have read about or seen on television, or an animal in a zoo or park. Before you begin to write, think about this animal. Describe the animal for a friend so that the friend will know exactly what the animal is like. You may wish to include how the animal looks, the sounds that animal makes, how the animal feels to touch, and how the animal acts.
Math: Riddle sheet
Reading: PWB page 98
Language Arts: Spelling sheet
Write your introduction paragraph for your descriptive essay:
Prompt: Think of an animal that you have seen or that you know about. The animal might be some one's pet, an animal you have read about or seen on television, or an animal in a zoo or park. Before you begin to write, think about this animal. Describe the animal for a friend so that the friend will know exactly what the animal is like. You may wish to include how the animal looks, the sounds that animal makes, how the animal feels to touch, and how the animal acts.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Homework for tonight 1/12
This day went by pretty fast 1) A.R. Party- (so if you didn't make it this time, you have another chance to make it again for the 3rd nine weeks)
2) Science group projects. Each group is responsible to creating their own picture. Group 1- Earth's layers
Group 2- Techtonic Plates
Group 3- Type of Plate Boundaries
Group 4- Fossil
Group 5- Geyser
Group 6- Hot Springs
I really try to encourage creativity and team work.
Homework- Math Practice workbook page 82- Reading Practice Workbook Page 94
We are proud that Lauren will be representing our class in the spelling bee. Go Lauren!!!!!
No writing prompt for this week
2) Science group projects. Each group is responsible to creating their own picture. Group 1- Earth's layers
Group 2- Techtonic Plates
Group 3- Type of Plate Boundaries
Group 4- Fossil
Group 5- Geyser
Group 6- Hot Springs
I really try to encourage creativity and team work.
Homework- Math Practice workbook page 82- Reading Practice Workbook Page 94
We are proud that Lauren will be representing our class in the spelling bee. Go Lauren!!!!!
No writing prompt for this week
Monday, January 11, 2010
Homework 1-11/10
Hi Students and Parents,
I notice a certain level of rejuvenating energy from the students today---They were ready to LEARN!!!! This long break was much needed for all of us.
Here is the homework for tonight:
Reading-PWB page 92
Math- RT worksheet page 82 and textbook page 330 problems 12-26
Science- read pages C38-C41 We may have a surprise quiz from tonight's reading.
I notice a certain level of rejuvenating energy from the students today---They were ready to LEARN!!!! This long break was much needed for all of us.
Here is the homework for tonight:
Reading-PWB page 92
Math- RT worksheet page 82 and textbook page 330 problems 12-26
Science- read pages C38-C41 We may have a surprise quiz from tonight's reading.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
School is in session tomorrow.
According to the Tuscaloosa County website, school will be in session tomorrow January 8th, 2010.
I will see you all tomorrow!
p.s. If you are planning on entering the poster contest, make sure that you bring your finished poster tomorrow along with your autobiography and your essay.
I will see you all tomorrow!
p.s. If you are planning on entering the poster contest, make sure that you bring your finished poster tomorrow along with your autobiography and your essay.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
SNOW DAY!
Hello Parents and Students,
As you may have heard there will be no school tomorrow. I still plan to post vocabulary and spelling words for next Friday's test. I hope that you and your family had a wonderful break.
Get ready to learn and explore new things for this upcoming half of the school year.
As you may have heard there will be no school tomorrow. I still plan to post vocabulary and spelling words for next Friday's test. I hope that you and your family had a wonderful break.
Get ready to learn and explore new things for this upcoming half of the school year.
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