Friday, December 19, 2014

Friday, December 19

My heart overflows with gratitude!  Thank you so much for the gifts, cards, and hugs.  I appreciate all of you so much!  I hope you all have a wonderful holiday!  I look forward to seeing you in the New Year!!!

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Thursday, December 18

Our winter party is tomorrow at 1:30. Please feel free to come join us! Thank you so much to our room moms for planning this party for the children!!!

Please be sure to check lost and found next time you're at school (or remind your child to check if something is missing)! There are lots of jackets, coats, hats, mittens, and more just waiting to be claimed!

Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log was in the Friday folder on 12/12. This reading log will earn your child a free Six Flags ticket if it is completed (6 hours of reading logged) and turned in on time. Reading logs are due February 23.


Math

  • Homework - none

Word Study

  • No word work this week!!!! :-)

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, December 17, 2014

Wednesday, December 17

Please return the permission form for the reward movie, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by tomorrow!

Our Secret Santas on Thursday are: Landon, Blakely, Kayley, Nathan, Meir, and Elise. Don't forget to bring your items to fill the stockings! Thank you for participating in this fun activity!

Tomorrow is Pajama Day for the 5th grade. Enjoy wearing your pajamas to school (bring slippers, if you wish) and snuggling up with a good book and reward movie!

Our winter party is Friday, 12/19 at 1:30.  Please feel free to come join us!  Thank you so much to our room moms for planning this party for the children!!! 

Please be sure to check lost and found next time you're at school (or remind your child to check if something is missing)!  There are lots of jackets, coats, hats, mittens, and more just waiting to be claimed!

Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log was in the Friday folder on 12/12. This reading log will earn your child a free Six Flags ticket if it is completed (6 hours of reading logged) and turned in on time. Reading logs are due February 23.


Math

  • Homework - none

Word Study

  • No word work this week!!!! :-)

 

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, December 16, 2014

Tuesday, December 16

Please return the permission form for the reward movie, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by Thursday.

Our Secret Santas on Wednesday are: Owen, Josh, ben, Muskaan, Ryan L., and Kristy. Don't forget to bring your items to fill the stockings! Thank you for participating in this fun activity!

Our classroom spelling bee will be tomorrow. The two winners from our classroom spelling bee will participate in the schoolwide spelling bee on Wednesday, January 21. I encourage children to study hard for the bee using the practice sheets that were sent home in Friday folders back in the beginning of November. If you need the list, please go to the student portal, Upchurch core and click the link.

Thursday, December 18 is Pajama Day for the 5th grade. Enjoy wearing your pajamas to school (bring slippers, if you wish) and snuggling up with a good book.

Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log was in the Friday folder on 12/12. This reading log will earn your child a free Six Flags ticket if it is completed (6 hours of reading logged) and turned in on time. Reading logs are due February 23.


Math

  • Homework - none

Word Study

  • No word work this week!!!! :-)

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Homework: Study information from the study guide!
  • Earth's Surface Test - tomorrow (That's also our last day for science this nine weeks!)
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

Monday, December 15, 2014

Monday, December 15

Please return the permission form for the reward movie, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by Thursday.

Our Secret Santas on Tuesday are: Edward, Aletheia, Stephano, Ashton, Ryan G., Marcus. Don't forget to bring you item to fill the stockings! Thank you for participating in this fun activity!

Our classroom spelling bee will be Wednesday, December 17. The two winners from our classroom spelling bee will participate in the schoolwide spelling bee on Wednesday, January 21. I encourage children to study hard for the bee using the practice sheets that were sent home in Friday folders back in the beginning of November. If you need the list, please go to the student portal, Upchurch core and click the link.

Thursday, December 18 is Pajama Day for the 5th grade. Enjoy wearing your pajamas to school (bring slippers, if you wish) and snuggling up with a good book.

Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log was in the Friday folder on 12/12. This reading log will earn your child a free Six Flags ticket if it is completed (6 hours of reading logged) and turned in on time. Reading logs are due February 23.


Math

  • Homework - none

Word Study

  • No word work this week!!!! :-)

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Homework:  Study information from the study guide!
  • Earth's Surface Test - Wednesday, 12/17 (That's also our last day for science this nine weeks!)
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

Friday, December 12, 2014

Friday, December 12

Our Secret Santas on Monday are:  Jessica, Olivia, Christine, Delaney, Mariah, and Sara.  Don't forget to bring you item to fill the stockings!  Thank you for participating in this fun activity!

Our classroom spelling bee will be Wednesday, December 17. The two winners from our classroom spelling bee will participate in the schoolwide spelling bee on Wednesday, January 21. I encourage children to study hard for the bee using the practice sheets that were sent home in Friday folders back in the beginning of November. If you need the list, please go to the student portal, Upchurch core and click the link.

Thursday, December 18 is Pajama Day for the 5th grade.  Enjoy wearing your pajamas to school (bring slippers, if you wish) and snuggling up with a good book.

You'll find the Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log in Friday folders.  This reading log will earn your child a free Six Flags ticket if it is completed (6 hours of reading logged) and turned in on time.  Reading logs are due February 23. 
 

Math

  • Homework - Some children are completing a practice page for a redo on our math test.  We'll go over the practice page Monday and redo that part of our test on Tuesday.
  • Fraction Cookie Project - Cookies and project are due Monday, 12/15. Please see sample project below. I sent construction paper home Friday for this project.
Project Directions/Rubric:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_I6kXszhH0P2d9gCjigYyObFlE2RT1mTAOf_Uzz-02M/edit
Back page for fraction work:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HpxunZB8sNXPfgVmPIUMKVHAj5UepgdkwFKqM8_FZsg/edit


Word Study

  • No word work next week!!!!  :-)

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Earth's Surface Test - Wednesday, 12/17 (That's also our last day for science this nine weeks!)

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Thursday, December 11

Remember you need a stocking by tomorrow, if you are participating in our Secret Santa!

Our classroom spelling bee will next week. The two winners from our classroom spelling bee will particpate in the schoolwide spelling bee on Wednesday, January 21. I encourage children to practice for the bee using the practice sheets that were sent home in Friday folders back in the beginning of November.

Math

  • Homework - none
  • Math interim is tomorrow -I encourage children to look back through their journal at the skills we've learned this nine weeks!
  • Math journals will be checked and graded tomorrow! Children should have a table of contents filled in with 31 pages listed. 31 pages of the journal should be filled in - each with a title, date, and page number. If pages are missing or incomplete, children should find an opportunity THIS week to complete their journals! I have a completed journal that children may refer to, if needed!
  • Fraction Cookie Project - Cookies and project are due Monday, 12/15. Please see sample project below. I sent construction paper home Friday for this project.


Word Study

  • This week we are doing a prefix/suffix/base review from this nine weeks. Test is tomorrow.

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Homework:  none
  • Earth's Surface Test - Wednesday, 12/17 (That's also our last day for science this nine weeks!)

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Wednesday, December 10

Sorry for no post yesterday!  I was not here!

Remember you need a stocking by Friday, December 12, if you are participating in our Secret Santa!

Our classroom spelling bee will next week. The two winners from our classroom spelling bee will particpate in the schoolwide spelling bee on Wednesday, January 21. I encourage children to practice for the bee using the practice sheets that were sent home in Friday folders back in the beginning of November.

Math

  • Homework - worksheet
  • Math Test (Applying Multiplication & Division to Fractions) - Thursday - Study and review the study guide that we went over in class.  It is attached if you need an additional copy or were absent.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uFZrOtMcsKLvennjSvtMERf0tYDDy1dCtrvG9GY7Qxo/edit?usp=docs_home
  • Math journals will be checked and graded at the end of this week! Children should have a table of contents filled in with 31 pages listed. 31 pages of the journal should be filled in - each with a title, date, and page number. If pages are missing or incomplete, children should find an opportunity THIS week to complete their journals! I have a completed journal that children may refer to, if needed!
  • Fraction Cookie Project - Cookies and project are due Monday, 12/15. Please see sample project below. I sent construction paper home Friday for this project.


Word Study

  • This week we are doing a prefix/suffix/base review from this nine weeks. Test is Friday.

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Homework:  worksheet, if not finished in class
  • Earth's Surface Test - Wednesday, 12/17 (That's also our last day for science this nine weeks!)

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

Monday, December 8, 2014

Monday, December 8

Remember you need a stocking by Friday, December 12, if you are participating in our Secret Santa!

Our classroom spelling bee will next week. The two winners from our classroom spelling bee will particpate in the schoolwide spelling bee on Wednesday, January 21. I encourage children to practice for the bee using the practice sheets that were sent home in Friday folders back in the beginning of November.

Math
  • Homework - worksheet
  • Math Test (Applying Multiplication & Division to Fractions) - Thursday
  • Math journals will be checked and graded at the end of this week! Children should have a table of contents filled in with 31 pages listed. 31 pages of the journal should be filled in - each with a title, date, and page number. If pages are missing or incomplete, children should find an opportunity THIS week to complete their journals! I have a completed journal that children may refer to, if needed!
  • Fraction Cookie Project - Cookies and project are due Monday, 12/15. Please see sample project below.  I sent construction paper home Friday for this project.


Word Study

  • This week we are doing a prefix/suffix/base review from this nine weeks. Test is Friday.

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Earth's Surface Test - Wednesday, 12/17 (That's also our last day for science this nine weeks!)

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Thursday, December 4

Remember you need a stocking by Friday, December 12, if you are participating in our Secret Santa!

Our classroom spelling bee will be the week of December 15. The two winners from our classroom spelling bee will particpate in the schoolwide spelling bee on Wednesday, January 21. I encourage children to practice for the bee using the practice sheets that were sent home in Friday folders back in the beginning of November.

Math
  • Homework - review the study guide
  • Math Test tomorrow - Multiplying Fractions
  • Math journals will be checked and graded soon! Children should have a table of contents filled in with 31 pages listed. 31 pages of the journal should be filled in - each with a title, date, and page number. If pages are missing or incomplete, children should find an opportunity THIS week to complete their journals! I have a completed journal that children may refer to, if needed!
  • Fraction Cookie Project - Cookies and project are due Monday, 12/15. Please see sample project below. Begin filling in the table with your fraction conversions! I will send construction paper home later this week for this project.


Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found on the word study/spelling tab.
  •  Spelling & Dication test - tomorrow

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Earth's Surface Vocabulary Test - Monday, 12/8

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

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, December 3, 2014

Wednesday, December 3

Remember you need a stocking by Friday, December 12, if you are participating in our Secret Santa!

Our classroom spelling bee will be the week of December 15.  The two winners from our classroom spelling bee will particpate in the schoolwide spelling bee on Wednesday, January 21.  I encourage children to practice for the bee using the practice sheets that were sent home in Friday folders back in the beginning of November.
 
Math
  • Homework - complete study guide (bring to school tomorrow so we can check together)
  • Math Test Friday, 12/5 - Multiplying Fractions
  • Math journals will be checked and graded soon! Children should have a table of contents filled in with 31 pages listed. 31 pages of the journal should be filled in - each with a title, date, and page number. If pages are missing or incomplete, children should find an opportunity THIS week to complete their journals! I have a completed journal that children may refer to, if needed!
  • Fraction Cookie Project - Cookies and project are due Monday, 12/15. Please see sample project below. Begin filling in the table with your fraction conversions! I will send construction paper home later this week for this project.


Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found on the word study/spelling tab.
  • Study the third 5 words.
  • Master the Meaning - tomorrow; Spelling & Dication test - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Earth's Surface Vocabulary Test - Monday, 12/8

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

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, December 2, 2014

Tuesday, December 2

Remember you need a stocking by Friday, December 12, if you are participating in our Secret Santa!


Math
  • Homework - p. 753-754
  • Math Test Friday, 12/5 - Multiplying Fractions (study guide will come home Wednesday for homework and we'll review it on Thursday)
  • Math journals will be checked and graded soon! Children should have a table of contents filled in with 31 pages listed. 31 pages of the journal should be filled in - each with a title, date, and page number. If pages are missing or incomplete, children should find an opportunity THIS week to complete their journals! I have a completed journal that children may refer to, if needed!
  • Fraction Cookie Project - Cookies and project are due Monday, 12/15. Please see sample project below.  Begin filling in the table with your fraction conversions! I will send construction paper home later this week for this project.


Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found on the word study/spelling tab.
  • Study the second 5 words.
  • Master the Meaning - Thursday; Spelling & Dication test - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Homework:  none
  • Earth's Surface Vocabulary Test - Monday, 12/8

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

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

Monday, December 1, 2014

Monday, December 1

Math
  • Homework - p. 747-748 (skip 11-13)
  • Math Test Friday, 12/5 - Multiplying Fractions (study guide will come home Wednesday for homework and we'll review it on Thursday)
  • Math journals will be checked and graded soon!  Children should have a table of contents filled in with 30 pages listed.  30 pages of the journal should be filled in - each with a title, date, and page number.  If pages are missing or incomplete, children should find an opportunity THIS week to complete their journals!  I have a completed journal that children may refer to, if needed!
  • Fraction Cookie Project - Cookies and project are due Monday, 12/15.  Please see sample project below.  Find a recipe for your project tonight!  I will send construction paper home later this week for this project.
        


     

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found on the word study/spelling tab. 
  • Study the first 5 words. 
  • Master the Meaning - Thursday; Spelling & Dication test - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Homework:  Finish Erosion crssword puzzle, if not finished in class.
  • Earth's Surface Vocabulary Test - Monday, 12/8

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

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

Friday, November 21, 2014

Friday, November 21

No homework!

Happy Thanksgiving!  Please know that I am so very thankful for each and every one of the children that I teach!  They truly are a joy to me!

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Thursday, November 20

November bookmarks for the schoolwide reading program are due Friday!

Math

  • Homework - p. 743-744 (skip 9)*
         *If you were absent today, please review Multliply Fractions on pages 739.742.

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found on the word study/spelling tab. 
  •  Spelling & Dication test - tomorrow

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • No homework!

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

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, November 19, 2014

Wednesday, November 19

Thanksgiving Feast:  tomorrow

November bookmarks for the schoolwide reading program are due Friday!

Math

  • Homework - class 1:  p. 737-738; class 2:  p. 735-736*

    *If you were absent today, please review Use Models to Multliply Fractions  on pages 733-739.

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found on the word study/spelling tab.
  • Study the last 5 words.
  • Master the meaning - tomorrow; Spelling & Dication - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Microorganism Wanted Poster - due tomorrow.  Please turn in the rubric with your project.
  • Microorganism test tomorrow. Children should focus on the vocabulary and the helpful/harmful microorganism chart that we did in class yesterday! Study guide was given out in class yesterday!

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

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, November 18, 2014

Tuesday, November 18

Thanksgiving Feast: Thursday, 11/20

Math

  • Homework - pages 723-724 & 729-730*
  • Learning Videos, if you need help with today's work:
          https://learnzillion.com/lessons/2939

    *If you were absent today, please review Model Fraction Multiplication on pages 719-722 and Multiply Fractions and Whole Numbers on pages 725-728.

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found on the word study/spelling tab.
  • Study the second 5 words.
  • Master the meaning - Thursday; Spelling & Dication - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Microorganism Wanted Poster - due Thursday, 11/20. We are doing the research and preparation part of this project at school. The poster will have to be put together at home.
  • Microorganism test Thursday, 11/20. Children that want to get early start on studying may begin studying their vocabulary and their helpful/harmful microorganism chart that we did in class today!  Study guide was given out in class today!

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

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

Monday, November 17, 2014

Monday, November 17

Thanksgiving Feast: Thursday, 11/20

Math

  • Homework - pages 711-712 & 717-718*
    *If you were absent today, please review Parts of a Number on pages 707-710 and Estimate Products of Fractions pages 713-716.

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found on the word study/spelling tab.
  • Study the first 5 words.
  • Master the meaning - Thursday; Spelling & Dication - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Microorganism Wanted Poster - due Thursday, 11/20. We are doing the research and preparation part of this project at school. The poster will have to be put together at home.
  • Microorganism test Thursday, 11/20.  Children that want to get early start on studying may begin studying their vocabulary!

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

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

Friday, November 14, 2014

Friday, November 14

Original Works Art Fundraiser went home last week - due Monday.   Please return the magnet if you are not purchasing.

Midterm progress reports went home today.  They do not need to be returned to school.

Thanksgiving Feast:  Thursday, 11/20

Math

  • Homework - none!
  • Problem of the Week 4 - due MONDAY, 11/17 (in journal). No response in dropbox this week!

Word Study

  • Words for next week can be found on the word study/spelling tab. 

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Microorganism Wanted Poster - due Thursday, 11/20. We are doing the research and preparation part of this project at school. The poster will have to be put together at home.

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

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, November 13, 2014

Thursday, November 13

Original Works Art Fundraiser went home last week - due by November 17.


Math

  • Homework - review/complete study guide - Test tomorrow!
  • Learning Videos to help with addition and subtraction of fractions are on the Student Portal
  • Problem of the Week 4 - due MONDAY, 11/17 (in journal). No response in dropbox this week!

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found on the word study/spelling tab. Children copied definitions on Friday.
  • Spelling/Dictation Test tomorrow.

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Microorganism Wanted Poster - due Thursday, 11/20.  We are doing the research and preparation part of this project at school.  The poster will have to be put together at home.

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

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, November 12, 2014

Wednesday, November 12

Original Works Art Fundraiser went home last week - due by November 17.


Math

  • Homework - p. 687-688 & p. 693-694
  • We did an addition/subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers progress check today. Children scoring below an 80 were invited to lunch with me to review and practice these skills. Tonight's homework is yet another practice!
  • Learning Videos to help with addition and subtraction of fractions are on the Student Portal
  • Problem of the Week 4 - due MONDAY, 11/17 (in journal). No response in dropbox this week!
  • Math test will be Friday! We will work on a study guide tomorrow in math. Your child should bring it home to review for the math test.

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found on the word study/spelling tab. Children copied definitions on Friday.
  • Study last 5 words!
  • Master the Meaning tomorrow and Spelling/Dictation Test on Friday.

Science (Upchurch's Class)

  • Homework: none

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

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, November 11

Original Works Art Fundraiser went home Friday - due by November 17.


Math

  • Homework - worksheet
  • Learning Videos to help with addition and subtraction of fractions are on the Student Portal
  • Problem of the Week 4 - due MONDAY, 11/17 (in journal). No response in dropbox this week!
  • Math test will be Friday! I will send home a study guide to help children prepare for the test later this week!

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found on the word study/spelling tab. Children copied definitions Friday.
  • Study second 5 words!
  • Master the Meaning on Thursday and Spelling/Dictation Test on Friday.

Science (Morand's Class)

  • This was the last day of science for Morand's homeroom.


Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

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

Monday, November 10, 2014

Monday, November 10

Original Works Art Fundraiser went home today - due by November 17. 


Math

  • Homework - none*
  • Learning Videos to help with addition and subtraction of fractions are on the Student Portal
  • Problem of the Week 4 - due MONDAY, 11/17 (in journal).  No response in dropbox this week!
  • Math test will be Friday! I will send home a study guide to help children prepare for the test later this week!
    *If you were absent for math today, please read over and practice problems on pages 683-684. Do pages 685-686. Read over and practice problems on pages 689-690. Do pages 691-692. We did a lot today in math!!!

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found on the word study/spelling tab. Children copied definitions Friday.
  • Study first 5 words!
  • Master the Meaning on Thursday and Spelling/Dictation Test on Friday.

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: finish crossword puzzle, if not finished in class
  • Unit Test:  tomorrow (last day of science for Morand's class) - study guide went home Friday!

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

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

Friday, November 7, 2014

Friday, November 7

Original Works Art Fundraiser went home today - due by November 17.

The Thanksgiving feast RSVPs were due today!   If you plan on dining with your child on our feast day (11/20), PLEASE send in the form on Monday and I'll try to get it turned in.  Thank you!  If you need another copy, it can be found on the school website (under Burnette Blast, Weekly Attachments).

Spelling Bee practice and study words went home in Friday folders today.  Spelling bee is January 21st.

Math

  • Homework - none
  • Learning Videos to help with addition and subtraction of fractions are on the Student Portal
  • Problem of the Week 3 - due MONDAY, 11/10 (in journal and response in dropbox on student C & I page)
  • Math test will be Friday! I will send home a study guide to help children prepare for the test one day next week!

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found on the word study/spelling tab. Children copied definitions today.
  • Master the Meaning on Thursday and Spelling/Dictation Test on Friday.

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Unit Test: Tuesday, November 11 (last day of science for Morand's class) - study guide went home today!

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!
  • Blank reading logs can be found on this site (posted back in August - entitled Blank Reading Log)

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, November 5, 2014

Wednesday, November 5

From Mrs. Costilow:
Readers Rally Meeting!
Thursday, Nov. 6
8:00 a.m in the Media Center
Come find out what Readers Rally is all about!
This is an informational meeting for parents and students who are interested in being part of the Readers Rally team.


Math

  • Homework - p. 665-666
  • Learning Videos to help with addition and subtraction of fractions are on the Student Portal
  • Problem of the Week 3 - due 11/10 (in journal and response in dropbox on student C & I page)
  • Math test will be at the end of next week! I will send home a study guide to help children prepare for the test one day next week!

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found on the word study/spelling tab. Children copied definitions today.
  • Study the remaining words (meaning and spelling)
  • Master the Meaning tomorrow and Spelling/Dictation Test on Friday.

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Unit Test: Tuesday, November 11 (last day of science for Morand's class)

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!

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

Monday, November 3, 2014

Monday, November 3

Enjoy your day off tomorrow!!!

From Mrs. Costilow:
Readers Rally Meeting!
Thursday, Nov. 6
8:00 a.m in the Media Center
Come find out what Readers Rally is all about!
This is an informational meeting for parents and students who are interested in being part of the Readers Rally team.


Math

  • Homework - p. 653-654
  • Learning Videos to help with addition and subtraction of fractions are on the Student Portal
  • Problem of the Week 3 - due 11/10 (in journal and response in dropbox on student C & I page)
  • Math test will be at the end of next week!  I will send home a study guide to help children prepare for the test one day next week!

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found on the word study/spelling tab. Children copied definitions today.
  • Study the first 5 words (meaning and spelling)
  • Master the Meaning on Thursday and Spelling/Dictation Test on Friday.

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Unit Test:  Tuesday, November 11 (last day of science for Morand's class)

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!

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

Friday, October 31, 2014

Friday, October 31

Happy Halloween!  I hope you have a fun and safe Halloween night!


From Mrs. Costilow: 
Readers Rally Meeting!
Thursday, Nov. 6
8:00 a.m  in the Media Center
Come find out what Readers Rally is all about!
This is an informational meeting for parents and students who are interested in being part of the Readers Rally team.

Today we had a STEM activity entitled Punkin' Chunkin'.  The children made catapults to chunk a candy pumpkin.  Pictures are below!  It was a great way to practice some math and science skills as well as some critical thinking and problem solving skills!  You would be amazed at how far some of the candy pumpkins traveled! 


Math

  • Homework: none
  • Learning Videos to help with addition and subtraction of fractions are on the Student C & I page 
  • Problem of the Week 2 - due 11/3 (in journal and response in dropbox on student C & I page)

Word Study

  • Words for next week can be found on the word study/spelling tab. Children will copy definitions on Monday.
  • Master the Meaning on Thursday and Spelling/Dictation Test on Friday.

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Vocabulary Test - Monday, November 3

Reading Log

  • Fill in your reading log each night. Turn reading log in on Mondays!

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

Pictures from our STEM activity: Punkin' Chunkin'