Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Homework and Happenings

Please remember to email 2-3 school related pictures for the 5th grade slideshow.

Six Flags Read to Succeed tickets will be in your child's Friday folder.  They are just printed on white paper.  Please be sure to look for it so that it does not get discarded.

Great first day of the CRCT!  I am so proud of how diligently the children worked! Tomorrow is the English/Language Arts CRCT.  Remember, we would love to have all children in the classroom by 8:30 as testing begins promptly at 8:55.    Please be sure that your child gets a hearty breakfast.  They won't get to snack until after the test which will be about 11:00. 
The testing schedule is as follows:
       Wednesday - Reading 
       Thursday - ELA
       Friday - Math
       Monday - Science
       Tuesday - Social Studies

Math

  • No Homework!

Word Study

  • No word study this week or next!
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, April 29, 2014

Homework and Happenings

Please remember to email 2-3 school related pictures for the 5th grade slideshow.

Six Flags Read to Succeed tickets will be in your child's Friday folder.  They are just printed on white paper.  Please be sure to look for it so that it does not get discarded.

The CRCT begins this week!  We would love to have all children in the classroom by 8:30 as testing begins promptly at 8:55.    Please be sure that your child gets a hearty breakfast.  They won't get to snack until after the test which will be about 11:00. The testing schedule is as follows:
       Wednesday - Reading 
       Thursday - ELA
       Friday - Math
       Monday - Science
       Tuesday - Social Studies

Please see Mrs. Upchurch's website for CRCT reading homework (link below).

Math

  • No Homework!

Word Study

  • No word study 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

Monday, April 28, 2014

Homework and Happenings

Please remember to email 2-3 school related pictures for the 5th grade slideshow.

The CRCT begins this week!  We would love to have all children in the classroom by 8:45 as testing begins promptly at 9:00.    Please be sure that your child gets a hearty breakfast.  They won't get to snack until after the test which will be about 11:00. The testing schedule is as follows:
       Wednesday - Reading 
       Thursday - ELA
       Friday - Math
       Monday - Science
       Tuesday - Social Studies

Math

  • Homework - review/preview for Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
  • Luggage Limits Problem - due tomorrow

Word Study

  • No word study 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

    Friday, April 25, 2014

    Homework and Happenings

    Please remember to email 2-3 school related pictures for the 5th grade slideshow.

    The CRCT begins next week!  We would love to have all children in the classroom by 8:45 as testing begins promptly at 9:00.    Please be sure that your child gets a hearty breakfast.  They won't get to snack until after the test which will be about 11:00. The testing schedule is as follows:
           Wednesday - Reading 
           Thursday - ELA
           Friday - Math
           Monday - Science
           Tuesday - Social Studies

    Math

    • Homework - none
    • Luggage Limits Problem - due Tuesday, 4/29

    Word Study

    • No word study next week!

      Science (Upchurch's Class)

      • Magnetism and Electricity Test - Monday, April 28 
      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, April 24, 2014

      Homework and Happenings

      Please remember to email 2-3 school related pictures for the 5th grade slideshow.

      The CRCT begins next week!  We would love to have all children in the classroom by 8:45 as testing begins promptly at 9:00.    Please be sure that your child gets a hearty breakfast.  They won't get to snack until after the test which will be about 11:00. The testing schedule is as follows:
             Wednesday - Reading 
             Thursday - ELA
             Friday - Math
             Monday - Science
             Tuesday - Social Studies

      Math

      • Homework - none
      • Luggage Limits Problem - due Tuesday, 4/29

      Word Study

      • Word Study Review - please study all prefixes, bases, and suffixes on the study sheet for a test on Friday

        Science (Upchurch's Class)

        • Magnetism and Electricity Test - Monday, April 28 
        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, April 23, 2014

        Homework and Happenings

        Thank you so much for helping out with snacks and drinks for CRCT.  We have all slots filled!  I am so appreciative of your generosity!  Additionally, we've had field day volunteers and a volunteer to send in drinks on field day!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

        Math

        • Homework - review study guide for tomorrow's test
        • Volume test - Thursday
        • Luggage Limits Problem - due Tuesday, 4/29

        Word Study

        • Word Study Review - please study all prefixes, bases, and suffixes on the study sheet for a test on Friday

          Science (Upchurch's Class)

          • Complete circuit picture.
          • Magnetism and Electricity Test - Monday, April 28 (Study guide went home 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

          Tuesday, April 22, 2014

          Homework and Happenings

          Parents in my homeroom, I sent two emails today.  If you did NOT receive one or both of the emails, please let me know so that I can get the information to you! Additionally, Mrs. Hall sent an email looking for field day helpers.   Thank you for all that you do to help and support our classroom and your child's education.  I sincerely appreciate what you do!

          Math

          • Homework: worksheet
          • Volume test - Thursday
          • Luggage Limits Problem - due Tuesday, 4/29

          Word Study

          • Word Study Review - please study all prefixes, bases, and suffixes on the study sheet for a test on Friday

            Science (Upchurch's Class)

            • No homework
            • Magnetism and Electricity Test - Monday, April 28 (Study guide will go home Wednesday.)
            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, April 21, 2014

            Homework and Happenings

            Math

            • Homework: worksheet
            • Volume Quiz tomorrow
            • Volume test - Thursday

            Word Study

            • Word Study Review - please study all prefixes, bases, ans suffixes on the study sheet for a test on Friday

              Science (Upchurch's Class)

              • No homework
              • Magnetism and Electricity Test - Monday, April 28 (Study guide will go home Wednesday.)
              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, April 18, 2014

              Homework and Happenings

              Midterm reports went home today.  Please look for those in the Friday folder.  Choice cards and Friday folders should be returned on Monday.  

              Have a wonderful weekend!


              Math

              • No Homework
              • Volume test next week - Thursday
              • Please note that there is only one test grade on the midterm report in math.  Tests count 50%.  Our next test is Thursday.  That's a great opportunity to bring this grade up.  Our text book has volume problems that children can practice - look in chapter 23.

                Science (Upchurch's Class)

                • No homework
                • Vocabulary Test - Monday, April 21
                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, April 17, 2014

                Homework and Happenings

                Math

                • Homework: PW p. 114
                • Volume test next week - Thursday

                Word Study

                • Review all words for spelling & dictation test tomorrow.

                  Science (Upchurch's Class)

                  • No homework
                  • Vocabulary Test - Monday, April 21
                  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, April 16, 2014

                  Homework and Happenings

                  Math

                  Word Study

                  • Study the third 5 words, spelling and meaning
                  • Master the Meaning - Thursday; Spelling & Dictation Test - Friday

                    Science (Upchurch's Class)

                    • Homework:  finish 10 review questions and answers for circuit quiz board
                    • Vocabulary Test - Monday, April 21
                    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, April 15, 2014

                    Homework and Happenings

                    Math

                    • Homework: worksheet
                    • Volume test next week

                    Word Study

                    • Study the second 5 words, spelling and meaning
                    • Master the Meaning - Thursday; Spelling & Dictation Test - Friday

                      Science (Upchurch's Class)

                      • No homework
                      • Vocabulary Test - Monday, April 21
                      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

                      Apps to Learn States and Capitals

                      Below are a few apps that I mentioned to many of you at conferences that were helpful in learning states and capitals.  I apologize for the fuzzy uploaded pictures, but always feel like the picture helps to find the correct app.  States and capitals test is scheduled for 5/19.


                      Monday, April 14, 2014

                      Homework and Happenings

                      Math

                      • Homework: worksheet
                      • Volume test next week

                      Word Study

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

                        Science (Upchurch's Class)

                        • No homework
                        • Vocabulary Test - Monday, April 21
                        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, April 4, 2014

                        Happy Spring Break!!!

                        I hope you all have a fabulous spring break!  Stay safe and enjoy!

                        If you indicated that you were paying for the field trip on Meal Pay, please remember to make that payment as soon as possible.  We have to get a payment to Stone Mountain and have quite a few people who have yet to pay.  Thank you!!!

                        Thursday, April 3, 2014

                        Homework and Happenings

                        Reminders:

                        Permission slips and money for our May 14 field trip to Stone Mountain are due tomorrow!

                        Crazy Hair day tomorrow - Bring a $1 and have a crazy hair day!

                        Math

                        • Homework: worksheet
                        • We finally have enough boxes!  Thank you so much for your help!
                        • Measurement and Data retest for students scoring below 70 - tomorrow!

                        Word Study

                        • Spelling & Dictation Test - tomorrow

                        Science (Morand's Class)

                        • Electric Circuit Board Project - finish at home - due 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

                          Wednesday, April 2, 2014

                          Homework and Happenings

                          Reminders:

                          Permission slips and money for our May 14 field trip to Stone Mountain are due by April 4....only TWO more days!!!

                          Math

                          • Homework: PW p. 115 
                          • Please bring boxes for our volume unit.  We'll need rectangular or square boxes of any size...cracker boxes, granola bar boxes, shoe boxes, Kleenex boxes, etc.  Please send in what you have!  
                          • Measurement and Data retest for students scoring below 70 - Friday (Lunch Bunch Help Session - Thursday during our lunch)

                          Word Study

                          • Study third 5 words.
                          • Master the Meaning - Thursday, Spelling & Dictation Test - Friday

                          Science (Morand's Class)

                          • Electric Circuit Board Project - finish at home - due Friday!
                            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, April 1, 2014

                            Homework and Happenings

                            Reminders:

                            Permission slips and money for our May 14 field trip to Stone Mountain are due by April 4.  Please consider chaperoning!  We only have two parent chaperones so far!

                            Spring Pictures are tomorrow!

                            Math

                            • Homework: PW p. 112 (no mixed review)
                            • Please bring boxes for our volume unit.  We'll need rectangular or square boxes of any size...cracker boxes, granola bar boxes, shoe boxes, Kleenex boxes, etc.  Please send in what you have!  
                            • Measurement and Data retest for students scoring below 70 - Friday (Lunch Bunch Help Session - Thursday during our lunch)

                            Word Study

                            • Study second 5 words.
                            • Master the Meaning - Thursday, Spelling & Dictation Test - Friday

                            Science (Morand's Class)

                            • Magnetism and Electricity Unit Test:  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