Thank You!!!

A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Jalbari, and all the other parents that worked to make our winter party such a success.  The children had such a good time making a plate with their family picture,  playing games, and eating lots of good food. I am so glad that so many parents were able to come and be a part of the party.  Pictures from the party are below!

I can't thank you enough for all the cards, gifts, and hugs that I received over the last few days.  You and your children truly made my holiday so special.   I am so appreciative!  I put thank you notes in book bags, and I hope they find their way to you.  If not, please accept my gratitude and know how thankful I am!  I ran out of time to write thank you notes for the gifts that I received later in the day, but again, please know how truly grateful I am and I'll be sure your child gets a thank you note when we get back to school!

In each student's book bag is a copy of your child's CogAT and ITBS scores.  Please find this envelope and go over the scores carefully.

I hope you all have a wonderful break and very Merry Christmas!

Reminders for Tomorrow

Tomorrow please bring:

• Friday folder and choice card

• Reading log (remember to have a parent signature, your first and last name, and the minutes totaled)

• Slippers and something snuggly to read with

• Wrapped book for the party book exchange

• Family picture for a craft during the party

Remember that our holiday party is tomorrow beginning at 1:30.  All parents are welcome to come!

Please check the lost and found outside of the clinic next time you are in the building.  There is quite a collection!  Anything not claimed by the end of the day tomorrow will be donated.

Please be sure that your child's name is written on coats, jackets and hoodies!

Homework and Happenings

Friday folders and choice cards will go home tomorrow.  Please sign the choice card and return it and the Friday folder on Friday!  Thank you!

Reading Logs will be collected again on Friday. Children should have their first and last name on the reading log AND should have the minutes totaled (in minutes, not hours).  Reading logs are being returned to me if this is not done!

Please make sure that you've seen the email from Mrs. Hall about the winter party.  Each child will need a wrapped book for the book exchange and a family photo for a craft. Our winter party is on Friday, December 20 beginning at 1:30.  A great BIG thank you to Mrs. Hall for planning and heading-up our party!!!  Thank you, parents, for helping out!!!

Please check the lost and found outside of the clinic next time you are in the building.  There is quite a collection!  Anything not claimed by Friday will be donated.

The last day for the Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer is tomorrow!  If your child has not yet brought in stocking stuffers, please send them in tomorrow.  The children have really enjoyed stuffing the stockings and trying to sneak a peek!  Thank you for your participation!  The children will get to take their stocking full of goodies home with them on Friday! 

Talent Show in Music Class is tomorrow.  Children should return the permission slip if they plan to participate! 

Our classroom spelling bee is tomorrow.  Classroom winners will be notified on Friday, December 20.  The school wide spelling bee is Thursday, January 16.  The links for the practice sheets are attached again below.  I encourage children to start studying!!!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izOWs4QXdaSVpILUU/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izczN5dXVqZjhockE/edit?usp=drive_web

Math  -

• No homework!

Word Study

• No word study this week!!!

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework: none
• Unit Test - Thursday, 12/19  - Use the study guide to prepare for the test!!!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Friday folders and choice cards are going to go home on Thursday.  Please sign the choice card and return it and the Friday folder on Friday!  Thank you!

Reading Logs will be collected again on Friday.

Please make sure that you've seen the email from Mrs. Hall about the winter party.  Each child will need a wrapped book for the book exchange and a family photo for a craft. Our winter party is on Friday, December 20 beginning at 1:30.  A great BIG thank you to Mrs. Hall for planning and heading-up our party!!!

Please check the lost and found outside of the clinic next time you are in the building.  There is quite a collection!  Anything not claimed by Friday will be donated.

Remember that the Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer is THIS week.  The children have been assigned a day to be "Secret Santa" and we are asking that on their day each child fill the stockings of each person in our class (26) with some sort of trinket - erasers, gel pens, notepads, etc. The children will get to take their stocking full of goodies home with them on Friday! 

Talent Show in Music Class will be Thursday, December 19.  Children should return the permission slip if they plan to participate! 

Our classroom spelling bee will be Thursday, December 19th.  Classroom winners will be notified on Friday, December 20.  The school wide spelling bee is Thursday, January 16.  The links for the practice sheets are attached again below.  I encourage children to start studying!!!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izOWs4QXdaSVpILUU/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izczN5dXVqZjhockE/edit?usp=drive_web

Math  -

• No homework!

Word Study

• No word study this week!!!

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework: none
• Unit Test - Thursday, 12/19  - Use the study guide to prepare for the test!!!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Reading Logs will be collected again on Friday.

Please make sure that you've seen the email from Mrs. Hall about the winter party.  Each child will need a wrapped book for the book exchange and a family photo for a craft. Our winter party is on Friday, December 20 beginning at 1:30.  A great BIG thank you to Mrs. Hall for planning and heading-up our party!!!

Please check the lost and found outside of the clinic next time you are in the building.  There is quite a collection!  Anything not claimed by Friday will be donated.

Remember that the Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer is THIS week.  The children have been assigned a day to be "Secret Santa" and we are asking that on their day each child fill the stockings of each person in our class (26) with some sort of trinket - erasers, gel pens, notepads, etc. The children will get to take their stocking full of goodies home with them on Friday! 

Talent Show in Music Class will be Thursday, December 19.  Children should return the permission slip if they plan to participate! 

We will have our 9 weeks reward celebration on Wednesday.  This reward is for children with three or fewer checks in their choice card this nine weeks.  If you'd like to help out with the snack, we need boxes of Caprisuns and box of chocolate or powdered sugar donuts from SAMs - wrapped in small packages. Thanks!!!

Our classroom spelling bee will be Thursday, December 19th.  Classroom winners will be notified on Friday, December 20.  The school wide spelling bee is Thursday, January 16.  The links for the practice sheets are attached again below.  I encourage children to start studying!!!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izOWs4QXdaSVpILUU/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izczN5dXVqZjhockE/edit?usp=drive_web

Math  -

• Homework - study for the test; make sure journal is complete and ready to check
• Test - Applying Multiplication and Division to Fractions - tomorrow

Word Study

• No word study this week!!!

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework: none
• Unit Test - Thursday, 12/19  - children that want to study early should begin studying the earth's layers and facts about the earth's layers on the worksheet entitled "A Tour of Down Under."  I'll send a study guide home tomorrow.

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Remember to bring in your reading log on Monday!!!

Please make sure that you've seen the email from Mrs. Hall about the winter party.  If you haven't already, please sign-up to help out with food items via the Sign-up Genius link in her email.  In addition, she is asking that children bring a wrapped book ($5) for a book exchange.  Our winter party is on Friday, December 20 beginning at 1:30.  A great BIG thank you to Mrs. Hall for planning and heading-up our party!!!

Remember that the Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer is next week.  The children have been assigned a day to be "Secret Santa" and we are asking that on their day each child fill the stockings of each person in our class (26) with some sort of trinket - erasers, gel pens, notepads, etc. The children will get to take their stocking full of goodies home with them on Friday, December 20.  

Talent Show in Music Class will be Thursday, December 19.  Children have a form to fill out and return to Mrs. Grant if they'd like to participate.  More information was in the Friday folder.

We will have our 9 weeks reward celebration next week.  This reward is for children with three or fewer checks in their choice card this nine weeks.  If you'd like to help out with the snack, we need boxes of Caprisuns and box of chocolate or powdered sugar donuts from SAMs - wrapped in small packages. Thanks!!!

Our classroom spelling bee will be December 19th.  Classroom winners will be notified on Friday, December 20.  The school wide spelling bee is Thursday, January 16.  The links for the practice sheets are attached again below.  I encourage children to start studying!!!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izOWs4QXdaSVpILUU/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izczN5dXVqZjhockE/edit?usp=drive_web

Math  -

• Homework - finish study guide if not finished in class
• Test - Applying Multiplication and Division to Fractions - Monday, 12/16  Tuesday, 12/17

Word Study

• No word study next week!!!

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework: none
• Unit Test - Thursday, 12/19  - children that want to study early should begin studying the facts about the earth's layers on the worksheet entitled "A Tour of Down Under."

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Please make sure that you've seen the email from Mrs. Hall about the winter party.  If you haven't already, please sign-up to help out with food items via the Sign-up Genius link in her email.  In addition, she is asking that children bring a wrapped book ($5) for a book exchange.  Our winter party is on Friday, December 20 beginning at 1:30.  A great BIG thank you to Mrs. Hall for planning and heading-up our party!!!

Remember that the Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer is next week.  Your child needs to bring a stocking with their name on it no later than Friday, December 13.  In addition, the children have been assigned a day to be "Secret Santa" and we are asking that on their day each child fill the stockings of each person in our class (26) with some sort of trinket - erasers, gel pens, notepads, etc. The children will get to take their stocking full of goodies home with them on Friday, December 20.  

Talent Show in Music Class will be Thursday, December 19.  Children have a form to fill out and return to Mrs. Grant if they'd like to participate.  More information was in the Friday folder.

We will have our 9 weeks reward celebration next week.  This reward is for children with three or fewer checks in their choice card this nine weeks.  If you'd like to help out with the snack, we need boxes of Caprisuns and box of chocolate or powdered sugar donuts from SAMs - wrapped in small packages.  Thanks!!!

Our classroom spelling bee will be December 19th.  Classroom winners will be notified on Friday, December 20.  The school wide spelling bee is Thursday, January 16.  The links for the practice sheets are attached again below.  I encourage children to start studying!!!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izOWs4QXdaSVpILUU/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izczN5dXVqZjhockE/edit?usp=drive_web

Math  -

• Homework - worksheet 
• Test - Applying Multiplication and Division to Fractions - Monday, 12/16

Word Study

• Review of prefixes and bases learned this nine weeks.  Only a test (tomorrow) of the prefixes/bases, their meaning, and an example word (spelled correctly) from our word lists that use that prefix/base.  Children have a study sheet to study from!

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework: none
• Unit Test - Thursday, 12/19  - children that want to study early should begin studying the facts about the earth's layers on the worksheet entitled "A Tour of Down Under."

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Please make sure that you've seen the email from Mrs. Hall about the winter party.  If you haven't already, please sign-up to help out with food items via the Sign-up Genius link in her email.  In addition, she is asking that children bring a book ($5) for a book exchange.  Our winter party is on Friday, December 20 beginning at 1:30.  A great BIG thank you to Mrs. Hall for planning and heading-up our party!!!

Remember that the Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer is next week.  Your child needs to bring a stocking with their name on it no later than Friday, December 13.  In addition, the children have been assigned a day to be "Secret Santa" and we are asking that on their day each child fill the stockings of each person in our class (26) with some sort of trinket - erasers, gel pens, notepads, etc. The children will get to take their stocking full of goodies home with them on Friday, December 20.  

Talent Show in Music Class will be Thursday, December 19.  Children have a form to fill out and return to Mrs. Grant if they'd like to participate.  More information was in the Friday folder.

We will have our 9 weeks reward celebration soon.  This reward is for children with three or fewer checks in their choice card this nine weeks.  If you'd like to help out with the snack, we need boxes of Caprisuns and box of chocolate or powdered sugar donuts from SAMs - wrapped in small packages.  Thanks!!!

Our classroom spelling bee will be December 19th.  Classroom winners will be notified on Friday, December 20.  The school wide spelling bee is Thursday, January 16.  The links for the practice sheets are attached again below.  I encourage children to start studying!!!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izOWs4QXdaSVpILUU/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izczN5dXVqZjhockE/edit?usp=drive_web

Math  -

• Homework - worksheet - front and back (show work and label your answers)
• Test - Applying Multiplication and Division to Fractions - Monday, 12/16

Word Study

• Review of prefixes and bases learned this nine weeks.  No master the meaning this week.  Only a test (Friday) of the prefixes/bases, their meaning, and an example word (spelled correctly) from our word lists that use that prefix/base.  Children have a study sheet to study from!

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework: none
• Vocabulary Test - tomorrow!
• Unit Test - Thursday, 12/19

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

We'll be having a Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer the week of December 16.  To participate, your child will need to bring a stocking with their name on it no later than Friday, December 13.  In addition, the children will be assigned a day to be "Secret Santa" and we are asking that on their day each child fill the stockings of each person in our class (26) with some sort of trinket - erasers, gel pens, notepads, etc. The children will get to take their stocking full of goodies home with them on Friday, December 20.  I will send more information in Friday folders, but wanted to mention it early so you could begin planning!

Talent Show in Music Class will be Thursday, December 19.  Children have a form to fill out and return to Mrs. Grant if they'd like to participate.  More information was in the Friday folder.

We will have our 9 weeks reward celebration soon.  This reward is for children with three or fewer checks in their choice card this nine weeks.  If you'd like to help out with the snack, we need boxes of Caprisuns and box of chocolate or powdered sugar donuts from SAMs - wrapped in small packages.  Thanks!!!

Our classroom spelling bee will be December 19th.  Classroom winners will be notified on Friday, December 20.  The school wide spelling bee is Thursday, January 16.  The links for the practice sheets are attached again below.  I encourage children to start studying!!!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izOWs4QXdaSVpILUU/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izczN5dXVqZjhockE/edit?usp=drive_web

Math  -

• Homework - correct missed problems on your test from Friday
• Test - Applying Multiplication and Division to Fractions - Monday, 12/16

Word Study

• Review of prefixes and bases learned this nine weeks.  No master the meaning this week.  Only a test (Friday) of the prefixes/bases, their meaning, and an example word (spelled correctly) from our word lists that use that prefix/base.  Children have a study sheet to study from!

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework: none
• Vocabulary Test - Thursday, 12/12
• Unit Test - Thursday, 12/19

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

We'll be having a Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer the week of December 16.  To participate, your child will need to bring a stocking with their name on it no later than Friday, December 13.  In addition, the children will be assigned a day to be "Secret Santa" and we are asking that on their day each child fill the stockings of each person in our class (26) with some sort of trinket - erasers, gel pens, notepads, etc. The children will get to take their stocking full of goodies home with them on Friday, December 20.  I will send more information in Friday folders, but wanted to mention it early so you could begin planning!

Talent Show in Music Class will be Thursday, December 19.  Children have a form to fill out and return to Mrs. Grant if they'd like to participate.  More information was in the Friday folder.

We will have our 9 weeks reward celebration soon.  This reward is for children with three or fewer checks in their choice card this nine weeks.  If you'd like to help out with the snack, we need boxes of Caprisuns and box of chocolate or powdered sugar donuts from SAMs - wrapped in small packages.  Thanks!!!

Our classroom spelling bee will be December 19th.  Classroom winners will be notified on Friday, December 20.  The school wide spelling bee is Thursday, January 16.  The links for the practice sheets are attached again below.  I encourage children to start studying!!!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izOWs4QXdaSVpILUU/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izczN5dXVqZjhockE/edit?usp=drive_web

Math  -

• Homework worksheet
• We'll enjoy the cookies and share projects tomorrow - so sorry that I had to be out this morning!
• Test - Applying Multiplication to Fractions - Monday, 12/16

Word Study

• Review of prefixes and bases learned this nine weeks.  No master the meaning this week.  Only a test (Friday) of the prefixes/bases, their meaning, and an example word (spelled correctly) from our word lists that use that prefix/base.  Children should have come home with a completed study sheet.  If not, I'll put it up again tomorrow.

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework: worksheet
• Vocabulary Test - Thursday, 12/12
• Unit Test - Thursday, 12/19

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

We'll be having a Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer the week of December 16.  To participate, your child will need to bring a stocking with their name on it no later than Friday, December 13.  In addition, the children will be assigned a day to be "Secret Santa" and we are asking that on their day each child fill the stockings of each person in our class (26) with some sort of trinket - erasers, gel pens, notepads, etc. The children will get to take their stocking full of goodies home with them on Friday, December 20.  I will send more information in Friday folders, but wanted to mention it early so you could begin planning!

Talent Show in Music Class will be Thursday, December 19.  Children have a form to fill out and return to Mrs. Grant if they'd like to participate.  More information is in the Friday folder.

We will have our 9 weeks reward celebration soon.  This reward is for children with three or fewer checks in their choice card this nine weeks.  If you'd like to help out with the snack, we need boxes of Caprisuns and box of chocolate or powdered sugar donuts from SAMs - wrapped in small packages.  Thanks!!!

Our classroom spelling bee will be December 19th.  Classroom winners will be notified on Friday, December 20.  The school wide spelling bee is Thursday, January 16.  The links for the practice sheets are attached again below.  I encourage children to start studying!!!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izOWs4QXdaSVpILUU/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izczN5dXVqZjhockE/edit?usp=drive_web

Math  -

• No Homework
• Fraction cookie project - due Monday, 12/9.  Bring in the project and cookies to share! 

Word Study

• We'll review next week - children will need review prefixes, their meaning, and an example word.   Your child will have a study sheet on Monday.

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework: none
• Vocabulary Test - Thursday, 12/12
• Unit Test - Thursday, 12/19

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

We'll be having a Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer the week of December 16.  To participate, your child will need to bring a stocking with their name on it no later than Friday, December 13.  In addition, the children will be assigned a day to be "Secret Santa" and we are asking that on their day each child fill the stockings of each person in our class (26) with some sort of trinket - erasers, gel pens, notepads, etc. The children will get to take their stocking full of goodies home with them on Friday, December 20.  I will send more information in Friday folders, but wanted to mention it early so you could begin planning!

Our classroom spelling bee will be December 19th.  Classroom winners will be notified on Friday, December 20.  The school wide spelling bee is Thursday, January 16.  The links for the practice sheets are attached again below.  I encourage children to start studying!!!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izOWs4QXdaSVpILUU/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izczN5dXVqZjhockE/edit?usp=drive_web

Math  -

• Homework: Study for test 
• Test tomorrow - multiplying fractions using models, number lines, and algorithms
• Fraction cookie project - due Monday, 12/9.  Bring in the project and cookies to share! 

Word Study

• Spelling & Dictation Test - tomorrow

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework: none
• Vocabulary Test - Thursday, 12/12
• Unit Test - Thursday, 12/19
• Please see pictures from the lab we completed today entitled Rain Away.

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

We'll be having a Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer the week of December 16.  To participate, your child will need to bring a stocking with their name on it no later than Friday, December 13.  In addition, the children will be assigned a day to be "Secret Santa" and we are asking that on their day each child fill the stockings of each person in our class (26) with some sort of trinket - erasers, gel pens, notepads, etc. The children will get to take their stocking full of goodies home with them on Friday, December 20.  I will send more information in Friday folders, but wanted to mention it early so you could begin planning!

Math  -

• Homework: Test Study Guide
• Test Friday - multiplying fractions using models, number lines, and algorithms
• Fraction cookie project - due Monday, 12/9.  Bring in the project and cookies to share! 

Word Study

• Study third 5 words - meanings and spelling.  BINGO tomorrow!!!
• Master the Meaning - tomorrow; Spelling & Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework: worksheet
• Vocabulary Test - Thursday, 12/12

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Skate Country Spirit Night is tonight! 6:00 - 8:00

We'll be having a Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer the week of December 16.  To participate, your child will need to bring a stocking with their name on it no later than Friday, December 13.  In addition, the children will be assigned a day to be "Secret Santa" and we are asking that on their day each child fill the stockings of each person in our class (26) with some sort of trinket - erasers, gel pens, notepads, etc. The children will get to take their stocking full of goodies home with them on Friday, December 20.  I will send more information in Friday folders, but wanted to mention it early so you could begin planning!

If you have any NOVEMBER logs that haven't yet been turned in, tomorrow is the last day they can be accepted for credit.  New reading logs went home yesterday!  Don't forget to keep up with your reading log and have it ready to turn in on Mondays.

Math  -

• Homework: worksheet - be sure to prove one of the math statements using a model and words
• Test Friday - multiplying fractions using models, number lines, and algorithms
• Fraction cookie project - due Monday, 12/9.  Bring in the project and cookies to share! 

Word Study

• Study second 5 words - meanings and spelling.  BINGO tomorrow!!!
• Master the Meaning - Thursday; Spelling & Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• No homework!
• Vocabulary Test - Thursday, 12/12
• Please see the pictures below from our lab today on weathering!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

 

Homework and Happenings

We'll be having a Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer the week of December 16.  To participate, your child will need to bring a stocking with their name on it no later than Friday, December 13.  In addition, the children will be assigned a day to be "Secret Santa" and we are asking that on their day each child fill the stockings of each person in our class (26) with some sort of trinket - erasers, gel pens, notepads, etc. The children will get to take their stocking full of goodies home with them on Friday, December 20.  I will send more information in Friday folders, but wanted to mention it early so you could begin planning!

New reading logs went home today!  Don't forget to keep up with your reading log and have it ready to turn in on Mondays.

Math  -

• Homework: worksheet
• Test Friday - multiplying fractions using models, number lines, and algorithms
• Fraction cookie project - due Monday, 12/9.  

Word Study

• Study first 5 words - meanings and spelling
• Master the Meaning - Thursday; Spelling & Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• No homework!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!  I am so thankful for your children that I get to teach everyday and for your support.  Enjoy your time together this week!

Homework and Happenings

I enjoyed seeing so many of you at lunch today.  Thank you for coming!

Remember to track your fitness! Fitness logs are due tomorrow.

Reading logs are due again Monday after Thanksgiving!  These are a part of the reading participation grade. Please make sure that it gets turned in!

We'll be having a Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer the week of December 16.  To participate, your child will need to bring a stocking with their name on it no later than Friday, December 13.  In addition, the children will be assigned a day to be "Secret Santa" and we are asking that on their day each child fill the stockings of each person in our class (26) with some sort of trinket - erasers, gel pens, notepads, etc. The children will get to take their stocking full of goodies home with them on Friday, December 20.  I will send more information after Thanksgiving, but wanted to mention it early so you could begin planning!

Math  -

• Homework worksheet.
• I sent home the fraction cookie project yesterday.  It is not due until Monday, 12/9.  I don't expect children to work on this over Thanksgiving.  I just wanted to put it in their hands sooner rather than later so that they could begin to think about it.  I'll hand out the construction paper for the project after Thanksgiving break.

Word Study

• Spelling & Dictation Test - tomorrow

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• No homework!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Parents, please remember that tomorrow we are having our Thanksgiving feast at school (12:05). If you are dining with your child, please check lost and found (by the clinic) before you leave!  

Remember to track your fitness! Fitness logs are due again Friday.

Reading logs are due again Monday after Thanksgiving!  These are a part of the reading participation grade.  Please make sure that it gets turned in!

Math  -

• Homework worksheet.
• I sent home the fraction cookie project today.  It is not due until Monday, 12/9.  I don't expect children to work on this over Thanksgiving.  I just wanted to put it in their hands sooner rather than later so that they could begin to think about it.  I'll hand out the construction paper for the project after Thanksgiving break.

Word Study

• Study the meanings and spellings of the last five words.
• Master the Meaning - Thursday; Spelling & Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Wanted Poster - due tomorrow.  Please turn in research paper and rubric with poster!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Parents, please remember on Thursday we are having our Thanksgiving feast at school (12:05). If you are dining with your child, please check lost and found (by the clinic) before you leave!  

Remember to track your fitness! Fitness logs are due again Friday.

Reading logs are due again next Monday!  These are a part of the reading participation grade.  Please make sure that it gets turned in!

Math  -

• Homework worksheet.

Word Study

• Study the meanings and spellings of the second five words.
• Master the Meaning - Thursday; Spelling & Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Microorganism Test - Wednesday, 11/20 - Children should study their vocabulary cards and the helpful/harmful microorganisms list they made in class on Thursday.  A study guide was given out today.
• Wanted Poster - due Thursday, 11/21 - We are researching and completing part of the poster at school.  It will come home today to be finished up at home.
• Please see the pictures below from our yeast experiment 

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework an Happenings

Remember to track your fitness! Fitness logs are due again Friday.

Reading logs are due again next Monday!  These are a part of the reading participation grade.  Please make sure that it gets turned in!

Math  -

• Homework worksheet.

Word Study

• Study the meanings and spellings of the first five words.
• Master the Meaning - Thursday; Spelling & Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Microorganism Test - Wednesday, 11/20 - Children should study their vocabulary cards and the helpful/harmful microorganisms list they made in class on Thursday.  A study guide was given out today.
• Wanted Poster - due Thursday, 11/21 - We are researching and completing part of the poster at school.  It will come home tomorrow to be finished up at home.

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Remember to track your fitness!  New fitness logs are in Friday folders.  Fitness logs are due again next Friday.

Reading logs are due on Monday!  These are a part of the reading participation grade.  Please make sure that it gets turned in!

Midterm progress reports are coming home today in your child's Friday folder.  

Math  -

• No Homework.

Word Study

• New word list can be found on the website under the word study tab. 

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Microorganism Test - Wednesday, 11/20 - Children made vocabulary study cards yesterday!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Remember to track your fitness!  Fitness logs are due again Friday.

Reading logs are due on Mondays!  These are a part of the reading participation grade.  Please make sure that it gets turned in!

Math  -

• Homework:  PW p. 82 - only have to draw models on 1-4.

Word Study

• Spelling and Dictation Test - tomorrow

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Microorganism Test - Wednesday, 11/20 - Children made vocabulary study cards yesterday!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Remember to track your fitness!  Fitness logs are due again Friday.

Math  -

• Homework:  PW p. 81 - only draw models if needed

Word Study

• Study the third 5 words.
• Master the meaning - tomorrow; Spelling and Dictation - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Vocabulary Test - Wednesday, 11/20 - Children made vocabulary study cards today!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Remember to track your fitness!  Fitness logs are due again Friday.

Health, Wellness and Safety Fair is tonight from 6 pm - 8 pm!  

Math  -

• Homework:  PW p. 80

Word Study

• Study the second 5 words.
• Master the meaning - Thursday; Spelling and Dictation - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

• Today was the last day of science for my homeroom.  Children will start social studies with Mrs. Upchurch tomorrow.

A Note From Mrs. Upchurch About Writing and Spelling...

As your children become better and better writers, the only thing I am noticing as a weakness is that a few students have a very hard time spelling even the most basic words.  I am attaching a link to the Fry Word list. This is the 1,000 most frequently used words in our language.  If your child struggles with spelling, please take some time to make sure they have mastered these words.  Print the list and work on a few at a time.   Every fifth grader should be able to spell these words. Thank you for your help with this!  Their writing is really developing beautifully! 

http://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/fry-words-complete-list/


Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Remember to track your fitness!  Fitness logs are due again Friday.

Health, Wellness and Safety Fair is coming up tomorrow, November 12, 6 pm - 8 pm!  

Math  -

• No homework.  

Word Study

• Study the first 5 words.
• Master the meaning - Thursday; Spelling and Dictation - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

• Science Test and last day of science this nine weeks - tomorrow, Tuesday, 11/12.  Study in your paperback text, the multiple choice and short answer questions that are in the margins that we went over today.  Also study the layers of the earth facts found on your worksheet or mini-book in your science binder.  

A Note From Mrs. Upchurch About Writing and Spelling...

As your children become better and better writers, the only thing I am noticing as a weakness is that a few students have a very hard time spelling even the most basic words.  I am attaching a link to the Fry Word list. This is the 1,000 most frequently used words in our language.  If your child struggles with spelling, please take some time to make sure they have mastered these words.  Print the list and work on a few at a time.   Every fifth grader should be able to spell these words. Thank you for your help with this!  Their writing is really developing beautifully! 

http://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/fry-words-complete-list/



Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Don't forget your reading log on Monday!

Remember to track your fitness!  Fitness logs are due again next Friday.

Health, Wellness and Safety Fair is coming up on November 12, 6 pm - 8 pm!  

A list of spelling bee practice words went home last week in Friday folders!  A link to both the 4th and 5th grade list is below.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izOWs4QXdaSVpILUU/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izczN5dXVqZjhockE/edit?usp=drive_web

Math  -

• Test over adding and subtracting fractions is Monday, 11/11.  

Word Study

• Word list for next week can be found under the word study tab.

Science (Morand's Class)

• Science Test and last day of science this nine weeks - Tuesday, 11/12.  Children that would like to begin studying should study in their paperback text, the multiple choice and short answer questions that are in the margins.  They also study the layers of the earth facts found on a worksheet in the science binder.  In addition, a study guide went home today for children to use in their studies.

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Remember to track your fitness!  Turn in the first week (bottom portion) tomorrow!

Health, Wellness and Safety Fair is coming up on November 12, 6 pm - 8 pm!  

A list of spelling bee practice words went home in Friday folders!  A link to both the 4th and 5th grade list is below.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izOWs4QXdaSVpILUU/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izczN5dXVqZjhockE/edit?usp=drive_web

Math  -

• Homework:  complete study guide.  We'll check it in class tomorrow.
• Test over adding and subtracting fractions is next Monday, 11/11.

Word Study

• Review all words - meaning and spelling.
• Spelling and Dictation test tomorrow! 

Science (Morand's Class)

• Homework Worksheet
• Science Test and last day of science this nine weeks - Tuesday, 11/12.  Children that would like to begin studying should study in their paperback text, the multiple choice and short answer questions that are in the margins.  They also study the layers of the earth facts found on a worksheet in the science binder.
• Please see the picture below from our lab today on constructive and destructive forces.

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Homework and Happenings

Remember to track your fitness!  Turn in the first week (bottom portion) on Friday, 11/8.

Health, Wellness and Safety Fair is coming up on November 12, 6 pm - 8 pm!  

A list of spelling bee practice words went home in Friday folders!  A link to both the 4th and 5th grade list is below.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izOWs4QXdaSVpILUU/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izczN5dXVqZjhockE/edit?usp=drive_web

Math  -

• Homework:  PW p. 78
• Test over adding and subtracting fractions is next Monday, 11/11.

Word Study

• Study the third 5 words - meaning and spelling.
• Master the Meaning tomorrow; Spelling and Dictation on Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

• No Homework
• Science Test and last day of science this nine weeks - Tuesday, 11/12.  Children that would like to begin studying should study in their paperback text, the multiple choice and short answer questions that are in the margins.

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com