Homework and Happenings

Math  -

• Homework:  worksheet
• Journals will be checked and graded next week.  Children should have their journal home with them tonight to assist with homework.  Please take a moment to look over your child's journal with him/her.  The first page of the journal is the math about me page.  That should be completed with 8 items that tell about the child in mathematical form (using an equation and an illustration. On the table of contents page, there should be 12 items listed with the date and the page number.  Following, there should be 12 pages with a title, the date, and a page number.  
• Please save the Sunday sale ads from your paper.  We are going to begin a "Shop 'Till You Drop" project in math this week and your child will need a sale ad.  

Word Study

• Review words - study the first 5 words
• There will not be a master the meaning this week, but instead, the children will solve a crossword puzzle using the words and definitions so they will still need to know the definitions!  Spelling and dictation will be on Friday, as usual.

Science -

• No homework!
• The edible cell project due Thursday, 10/3.
• Cell Test, Friday 10/4

Grammar -

• Homework:  workbook pages 107 & 108
• Preposition poster if not finished in class.

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

Math & Technology Game Night

Link to the upcoming Math & Technology Game Night is below. Great prizes and fun that night! Reservation forms are due October 8th.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izTlNQVEx2MVFIZ0E/edit?usp=sharing

Homework and Happenings

Thank you for sending in the ice cream toppings that help to make this reward extra sweet!!!

Remember children should bring their signed reading log, choice card, and Friday folder back to school on Monday!

Math  -

• No homework!
• Please save the Sunday sale ads from your paper.  We are going to begin a "Shop 'Till You Drop" project in math next week and your child will need a sale ad.  

Word Study

• Review words next week.  There will not be a master the meaning, but instead, the children will solve a crossword puzzle using the words and definitions.  Spelling and dictation will be on Friday, as usual.

Science -

• No homework!
• The edible cell project due Thursday, 10/3.
• Cell Test, Friday 10/4

Grammar -

• 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

ICE CREAM PARTY!!!  (Morand's Homeroom)

• The children earned enough links on our compliment chain for an ice cream party.  I'm very proud of the work they put forth to earn compliments in the hall, from substitutes, and in special areas!  I'm bringing the ice cream, bowls, and spoons.  If you can send in a topping for tomorrow, it would be much appreciated!  

Math  -

• Homework:  worksheet
• Decimal Place Value/Addition and Subtraction Test - tomorrow.  Children may use their journal or their text book (chapter 2) to study!
• Please save the Sunday sale ads from your paper.  We are going to begin a "Shop 'Till You Drop" project in math next week and your child will need a sale ad.  

Word Study

• Spelling and dictation test - tomorrow.

Science -

• No homework!
• Classification Test - tomorrow - Study information on the study guide. Most of that information can be found on the 2 vocabulary graphic organizers, the 6 kingdoms hand graphic organizer, the plant (vascular/non-vascular) diagram that we made in class, and the vertebrates notes/graphic organizers.  Those items should all be in their science binder.  
• The edible cell project went home Tuesday - we will begin learning about cells on tomorrow.  I told the children NOT to stress or even begin to think about this project yet.  I just wanted parents to see it and know it is coming up!  Due date for this project is Thursday, 10/3.

Grammar -

• 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

Conferences -

• I look forward to meeting with you all at conferences this week!

Other Reminders -

• The last day for the PTA fundraiser is tomorrow. Please consider making a donation, if you haven't already! 100% of your donation will go to the school to help fund technology in the classrooms and in-school field trips! Great prizes are being given for the high sellers AND for classrooms with 100% participation!

Homework and Happenings

Math  -

• Homework:  worksheet (front and back), if not finished in class
• Decimal Place Value/Addition and Subtraction Test - Friday, 9/27.  Children may use their journal at any time to begin studying!

Word Study

• Study all words for Friday!
• Spelling and dictation test - Friday.

Science -

• No homework!
• Classification Test - Friday, September 27 - Study guide will came home today for that test.   Most of the information can be found on the 2 vocabulary graphic organizers, the 6 kingdoms hand graphic organizer, the plant (vascular/non-vascular) diagram that we made in class, and the vertebrates notes/graphic organizers.  Those items should all be in their science binder.  
• The edible cell project went home yesterday - we will begin learning about cells on Friday.  I told the children NOT to stress or even begin to think about this project yet.  I just wanted parents to see it and know it is coming up!  Due date for this project is Thursday, 10/3.

Grammar -

• 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

Conferences -

• I look forward to meeting with you all at conferences this week!

Other Reminders -

• Early Release days are Wednesday and Thursday of this week.  Lunch is from 11:50 - 12:15.  School dismisses at 12:50 on those days.  Please remember to send a note if your child will have a change in the way that he/she normally goes home! 
• Don't forget the book fair is going on now! Please stop by and visit the book fair when you are here for your conference.
• The PTA fundraiser has begun - this week only! Please consider making a donation - 100% of your donation will go to the school to help fund technology in the classrooms and in-school field trips! Great prizes are being given for the high sellers AND for classrooms with 100% participation!

Homework and Happenings

Math  -

• Homework:  PW p. 9
• Decimal Place Value/Addition and Subtraction Test - Friday, 9/27.  Children may use their journal at any time to begin studying!

Word Study

• Study all words for tomorrow!
• Master the Meaning will be tomorrow due to early release and specials on Thursday. Spelling and dictation will still be on Friday.

Science -

• No homework!
• Classification Test - Friday, September 27 - Study guide will came home today for that test.   Most of the information can be found on the 2 vocabulary graphic organizers, the 6 kingdoms hand graphic organizer, the plant (vascular/non-vascular) diagram that we made in class, and the vertebrates notes/graphic organizers.  Those items should all be in their science binder.  
• The edible cell project went home today - we will begin learning about cells on Friday.  I told the children NOT to stress or even begin to think about this project yet.  I just wanted parents to see it and know it is coming up!  Due date for this project is Thursday, 10/3.

Grammar -

• Homework:  p. 65 in your workbook

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

Conferences -

• I look forward to meeting with you all at conferences this week!

Other Reminders -

• Early Release days are Wednesday and Thursday of this week.  School dismisses at 12:50 on those days.  Please remember to send a note if your child will have a change in the way that he/she normally goes home! 
• Don't forget the book fair is going on now! Mrs. Upchurch's 9:00 - 10:30 group will go to the book fair on tomorrow.  In addition, please stop by and visit the book fair when you are here for your conference.
• The PTA fundraiser has begun - this week only! Please consider making a donation - 100% of your donation will go to the school to help fund technology in the classrooms and in-school field trips! Great prizes are being given for the high sellers AND for classrooms with 100% participation!

 

Homework and Happenings

Math  -

• Homework:  PW p. 8
• Decimal Place Value/Addition and Subtraction Test - Friday, 9/27.  Children may use their journal at any time to begin studying!

Word Study

• Study all words for Bingo tomorrow!!!
• Master the Meaning will be Wednesday due to early release and specials on Thursday. Spelling and dictation will still be on Friday.

Science -

• No homework!
• Classification Test - Friday, September 27 - Study guide will come home tomorrow for that test.   In the mean time, I've mentioned to the kids that they should be studying the 2 vocabulary graphic organizers, the 6 kingdoms hand graphic organizer, and the plant (vascular/non-vascular) diagram that we made in class.  In addition, tomorrow they'll have some vertebrates notes/graphic organizers that they need to study.  Those items should all be in their science binder.  

Grammar -

• Homework:  p. 63 in your workbook

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

Conferences -

• I look forward to meeting with you all at conferences this week!

Other Reminders -

• Early Release days are Wednesday and Thursday of this week.  School dismisses at 12:50 on those days.  Please remember to send a note if your child will have a change in the way that he/she normally goes home! 
• Don't forget the book fair is going on now! Mrs. Upchurch's 10:30 - 12:00  reading group is going to the book fair tomorrow.  The 9:00 - 10:30 group will go to the book fair on Wednesday.  In addition, please stop by and visit the book fair when you are here for your conference.
• The PTA fundraiser has begun - this week only! Please consider making a donation - 100% of your donation will go to the school to help fund technology in the classrooms and in-school field trips! Great prizes are being given for the high sellers AND for classrooms with 100% participation!

   

Homework and Happenings

Math  -

• No Homework 
• Decimal Place Value/Addition and Subtraction Test - Friday, 9/27.  Children may use their journal at any time to begin studying!

Word Study

• List for next week has been posted!
• Master the Meaning will be Wednesday next week due to early release and specials on Thursday. Spelling and dictation will still be on Friday.

Science -

• No homework!
• Classification Test - Friday, September 27

Grammar -

• 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

Conferences -

• Please be sure to sign-up with your child's homeroom teacher for a conference next week.  Directions were sent home in the Burnette Blast.  A link to the website is below.  I look forward to meeting with you!                     http://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Burnette_Elementary_School

Other Reminders -

• Early Release days are Wednesday and Thursday of next week.  School dismisses at 12:50 on those days.  Please remember to send a note if your child will have a change in the way that he/she normally goes home!
• The book fair opened for preview today, and sales next week.  Children will go with their reading class one day next week to shop.  I'll let you know when that date is!  Please stop by and visit the book fair when you are here for your conference.
• The PTA fundraiser is next week.  Please look for more information about the fundraiser coming home in your child's Friday folder.  Great prizes are being given for the high sellers AND for classrooms with 100% participation!

     

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Homework and Happenings

Math  -

• Homework:  Class 1:  worksheet; Class 2:  PW p. 5
• Decimal Place Value/Addition and Subtraction Test - Friday, 9/27.  Xhildren may use their journal at any time to begin studying!

Word Study

• No word study this week because of testing!
• List for next week has been posted!

Science -

• No homework!
• Classification Test - Friday, September 27

Grammar -

• Super Writers p. 60

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

Conferences -

• Please be sure to sign-up with your child's homeroom teacher for a conference next week.  Directions were sent home in the Burnette Blast.  A link to the website is below.  I look forward to meeting with you!                     http://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Burnette_Elementary_School

Other Reminders -

• Chick-fil-A night is tonight!
• Early Release days are Wednesday and Thursday of next week.  School dismisses at 12:50 on those days.
• The book fair opens for previewing tomorrow, and sales next week.  Children will go with their reading class one day next week to shop.  I'll let you know when that date is!  Please stop by and visit the book fair when you are here for your conference.
• The PTA fundraiser is next week.  Please look for more information about the fundraiser coming home in your child's Friday folder.  Great prizes are being given for the high sellers AND for classrooms with 100% participation!

       

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Homework and Happenings

Math  -

• Homework:  Class 1:  PW p. 5; Class 2:  Worksheet
• Retest for timed multiplication for children scoring below a 90% is tomorrow - we didn't have time today with our testing schedule.
• Decimal Place Value/Addition and Subtraction Test - Friday, 9/27

Word Study

•  No word study this week because of testing!

Science -

• No homework!
• Classification Test - Friday, September 27

Grammar -

• Super Writers p. 59

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

Conferences -

• Please be sure to sign-up with your child's homeroom teacher for a conference next week.  Directions were sent home in the Burnette Blast.  A link to the website is below.  I look forward to meeting with you!

          http://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Burnette_Elementary_School

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Homework and Happenings

Last day of testing tomorrow beginning at 8:55.  Please get plenty of rest tonight, eat a good breakfast, and get to school on time! We want you to do your very best!

Math  -

• Homework:  PW p. 4
• Retest for timed multiplication for children scoring below a 90% is tomorrow - we didn't have time today with our testing schedule.
• Decimal Place Value/Addition and Subtraction Test - Friday, 9/27

Word Study

•  No word study this week because of testing!

Science -

• 4 vocabulary words - illustration on the outside flap, colored with crayons or colored pencils, definition on the inside.  Use paperback text p. 174 for definitions.
• Classification Test - Friday, September 27

Grammar -

• Super Writers p. 50

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

Conferences -

• Please be sure to sign-up with your child's homeroom teacher for a conference next week.  Directions were sent home in the Burnette Blast.  A link to the website is below.  I look forward to meeting with you!

          http://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Burnette_Elementary_School

Monday, September 16, 2013

Homework and Happenings

Testing again tomorrow beginning at 8:55.  Please get plenty of rest tonight, eat a good breakfast, and get to school on time! We want you to do your very best!

Math  -

• Homework: group 1 worksheet;  group 2 - PW p. 3
• Retest for timed multiplication for children scoring below a 90% is tomorrow - we didn't have time today with our testing schedule.

Word Study

•  No word study this week because of testing!

Science -

• No homework.
• Classification Test - Friday, September 27

Grammar -

• Super Writers p. 48

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

Conferences -

• Please be sure to sign-up with your child's homeroom teacher for a conference next week.  Directions were sent home in the Burnette Blast.  A link to the website is below.  I look forward to meeting with you!

          http://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Burnette_Elementary_School

Friday, September 13, 2013

Homework and Happenings

Reminders -

• Please return Friday folder and signed choice card on Monday.
• Midterms came home today - No need to return it, but please be sure you see it!
• Reading logs signed and totaled - due Monday
• Testing next week - Monday - Wednesday.  We will start promptly at 8:55.  Please be sure your child gets a good night's sleep, has a good breakfast, and gets to school on time!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Math  -

• Retest for timed multiplication for children scoring below a 90% is next Monday, Sept. 16.  
• No other homework!!!

Word Study

•  No word study next week due to testing.

Science -

• 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

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Homework and Happenings

If your child is a car rider, please try to get him/her to school by 8:30.  We are using our morning time for grammar work! Thank you!

Math  -

• Homework: group 1 worksheet;  group 2 - division problems that follow - divide and check

     1.       215 ÷ 22

     2.       1,378 ÷ 42

     3.       9,750 ÷ 51

     4.       8,261 ÷ 41

     5.       86,698 ÷ 23

• Division Test - tomorrow.  Children can use the chapter review on p. 165 in their text book to study.  All skills except the division area models and dividing with partial products are on that page.  
• Retest for timed multiplication for children scoring below a 90% is next Monday, Sept. 16.

Word Study

•  Spelling/Dictation test tomorrow.

Science -

• No homework.

Grammar -

• Worksheet (front and back)
• Study DGP!

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

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Homework and Happenings

If your child is a car rider, please try to get him/her to school by 8:30.  We are using our morning time for grammar work! Thank you!

Math  -

• Homework: PW p. 38
• Division Test - Friday.  Children can use the chapter review on p. 165 in their text book to study.  All skills except the division area models and dividing with partial products are on that page.  
• Retest for timed multiplication for children scoring below a 90% is next Monday, Sept. 16.

Word Study

• Study third set of 5 words and definitions.  Practice using the words in sentences!
• Master the Meaning - classwork grade tomorrow; Spelling/Dictation test on Friday

Science -

• Finish illustrations to go with vocabulary words, if not finished in class.

Grammar -

• Worksheet (front and back)

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

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Homework and Happenings

If your child is a car rider, please try to get him/her to school by 8:30.  We are using our morning time for grammar work! Thank you!

Math  -

• Homework: worksheet - (front & back) partial quotients (Children can draw an area model if needed to help solve the problems).  Show all work!  
• Division Test - Friday
• Retest for timed multiplication for children scoring below a 90% is next Monday, Sept. 16.

Word Study

• Study second 5 words and definitions.  Practice using the words in sentences!
• Master the Meaning - classwork grade on Thursday; Spelling/Dictation test on Friday

Science -

• No Homework
• Pictures from our lab work today are below.

Grammar -

• Homework in the workbook - pages 41 for Mrs. Upchurch.

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

Monday, September 9, 2013

Homework and Happenings

If your child is a car rider, please try to get him/her to school by 8:30.  We are using our morning time for grammar work! Thank you!

Math  -

• Homework: worksheet - (front & back) dividing with area models
• Group 2 - quiz tomorrow - Divisibility Rules (notes in journal), Patterns in Division (p. 152-153 in text), Estimating Quotients with Compatible Numbers (p.154-155 in text), and Dividing 2-Digit Numbers (p.154-155 in text)
• Division Test - Friday
• Retest for timed multiplication for children scoring below a 90% is next Monday, Sept. 16.

Word Study

• Study first 5 words and definitions.  Practice using the words in sentences!
• Master the Meaning - classwork grade on Thursday; Spelling/Dictation test on Friday

Science -

• No Homework

Grammar -

• Homework in the workbook - pages 30 (top part only) for Mrs. Upchurch.

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

Friday, September 6, 2013

Homework and Happenings

If your child is a car rider, please try to get him/her to school by 8:30.  We are using our morning time for grammar work/DGP! Thank you!

Remember your reading log Monday!

Math  -

• Group 2 Homework:  Finish PW p. 36 9-14(divide and multiply to check)
• Retest for timed multiplication for children scoring below a 90% is next Monday, Sept. 9.
• Quiz Monday - Divisibility Rules (notes in journal), Patterns in Division (p. 152-153 in text), Estimating Quotients with Compatible Numbers (p.154-155 in text), and Dividing 2-Digit Numbers (p.154-155 in text)

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

Children in my homeroom will begin social studies with Mrs. Upchurch on Monday!  No science again until the second nine weeks.

Edible Cell Projects were fantastic!  Thanks, parents, for your help with this project.  The children sure enjoyed sharing and eating these delicious projects!  Pictures below!

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Homework and Happenings

If your child is a car rider, please try to get him/her to school by 8:30.  We are using our morning time for grammar work! Thank you!

Math  -

• Homework: PW p. 35, no mixed review
• Retest for timed multiplication for children scoring below a 90% is next Monday, Sept. 9.

Word Study

• No Word Work this week!  Please see word study tab for next week's words, if you're interested.

Science -

• Test Friday - over genetics vocabulary and learned and inherited traits.
• Edible Cell Project due tomorrow!  Don't forget to bring the rubric/directions sheet.  A picture of a good example is below.

Grammar -

• Homework in the workbook - pages 23 & 25 for Mrs. Upchurch.

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

Edible Cell Project Example by Ethan Whiting:

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Homework and Happenings

If your child is a car rider, please try to get him/her to school by 8:30.  We are using our morning time for grammar work! Thank you!

Math  -

• Homework: PW p. 34
• Retest for timed multiplication for children scoring below a 90% is next Monday, Sept. 9.

Word Study

• No Word Work this week!

Science -

• Finish and study vocabulary and heredity notes. Test Friday. 
• Edible Cell Project due Friday, September 6.  A picture of a good example is below.

Grammar -

• Homework in the workbook - top of page 20 for Mrs. Upchurch.

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

Edible Cell Project Example by Ethan Whiting:

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Homework and Happenings

If your child is a car rider, please try to get him/her to school by 8:30.  We are using our morning time for grammar work! Thank you!

Math  -

• Homework Worksheet - Divisibility Rules
• Retest for timed multiplication for children scoring below a 90% is next Monday, Sept. 9 (I'll get those graded tonight so you'll know!).

Word Study

• No Word Work this week!

Science -

• Homework Worksheet - Inherited Traits 
• Edible Cell Project due Friday, September 6.  A picture of a good example is below.

Grammar -

• Homework in the workbook p. 9 and top of page 10 for Mrs. Upchurch.

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

Reminders -

• Sky Zone tonight!!!

Edible Cell Project Example by Ethan Whiting: