A big congratulations to the 6th graders: They won the door decoration contest for elementary!! They definitely worked hard on the idea and getting things together. It was worth it for the regular class time that we lost! Their prize is going to be a cookie cake party next week. The exact day is not set yet.
There were several 6th graders absent today, but we still continued with our lessons. The heritage studies test for them will be Monday.
Both grades worked on their science vocabulary today. We will start with the lessons and the study guide on Monday as usual.
Both grades also finished their math lessons for the test Tuesday. They received worksheets to be completed over the weekend as homework. A lot of the students finished in class, or were close to it. The worksheets do not have much to practice, but it breaks down step by step an example for each way to work them. This should help them if they read the directions.
I hope everyone has fun this weekend and whatever your plans are for tonight and tomorrow, be safe!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Today was another crazy morning for the 6th graders. They took the science test and started working on our door decorations. We had chapel this morning, so we did not have much time to work on it. We are getting there and really only have a few things left to glue on. They did not have a math lesson but did work on completing their heritage studies study guide. We will review it tomorrow and have that test Monday.
5th graders learned their math lesson and started practice problems today. They were able to take the science test and we reviewed for the heritage studies test tomorrow.
5th graders learned their math lesson and started practice problems today. They were able to take the science test and we reviewed for the heritage studies test tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Today we began working on the door decoration for Red Week. The 5th graders are in Mrs. Jodie's homeroom, so they have their own theme. For 6th grade, each studetn is responsible for drawing and decorating their own baseball. It should be just about 3-4 inches across with the student's name on it and any other decorations they want to put. They have known about it since yesterday and it is due tomorrow. We will hopefully be putting it all together tomorrow. Because we have had to take some time away from work, the 6th grade is not ready for the heritage studies test Friday. It is being postponed until Monday. 5th grade will still have their test Friday.
In math, we are learning new lessons this week and are moving on. I am working on having worksheets for both grades with practice problems to help prepare for next week's test.
Both grades are having the science test tomorrow. They have had their vocabulary since last week and all the rest of the information since yesterday.
In math, we are learning new lessons this week and are moving on. I am working on having worksheets for both grades with practice problems to help prepare for next week's test.
Both grades are having the science test tomorrow. They have had their vocabulary since last week and all the rest of the information since yesterday.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Today is the last Monday of October. It seems like this year is going by so fast! We are already in the 3rd week of this grading period, which means progress reports go out in just a couple of weeks.
Today, 6th grade took a bit longer in getting their math practice finished, so we were not able to start our science lesson. However, they have had their vocabulary since Friday and there are only a few questions on the study guide that are not vocabulary. We will finish the study guide tomorrow. 5th grade did have time to work on it. The case is the same as 6th grade in that they had all of their vocabulary Friday and only have a few questions that are not vocabulary to know.
For heritage studies, 6th grade began the study guide today. We will finish it with our lessons tomorrow and Wednesday. 5th grade is having a similar test to the last one. Most of the material will come from the worktext pages they are responsible for doing over the next couple of days. The majority of what they need to know is in labeling the map of the states from the two regions we will cover this week. There are less states, so they will be responsible for knowing a little more about each state that just their location.
We went over practice problems in math for both grades and worked them out on the board. I had to address a small situation, particularly with the 5th graders. They have not been following along or paying attention in class. This shows particularly in how well they are not catching on in math. I gave them a worksheet last Thursday with examples using step by step directions. Even with that being given AFTER we learned everything and did our work, they still seem to not understand. With all that we practiced in class together and all the practice that they received, there is no reason (other than that they are not paying attention) that they should not know how to work everything. Math has been taking up way too much time in class because I am trying to help them as much as possible, but it is becoming more clear that it is because they do not pay attention or read/follow the directions. They need to learn to do that or else it will continue being difficult for them.
Today, 6th grade took a bit longer in getting their math practice finished, so we were not able to start our science lesson. However, they have had their vocabulary since Friday and there are only a few questions on the study guide that are not vocabulary. We will finish the study guide tomorrow. 5th grade did have time to work on it. The case is the same as 6th grade in that they had all of their vocabulary Friday and only have a few questions that are not vocabulary to know.
For heritage studies, 6th grade began the study guide today. We will finish it with our lessons tomorrow and Wednesday. 5th grade is having a similar test to the last one. Most of the material will come from the worktext pages they are responsible for doing over the next couple of days. The majority of what they need to know is in labeling the map of the states from the two regions we will cover this week. There are less states, so they will be responsible for knowing a little more about each state that just their location.
We went over practice problems in math for both grades and worked them out on the board. I had to address a small situation, particularly with the 5th graders. They have not been following along or paying attention in class. This shows particularly in how well they are not catching on in math. I gave them a worksheet last Thursday with examples using step by step directions. Even with that being given AFTER we learned everything and did our work, they still seem to not understand. With all that we practiced in class together and all the practice that they received, there is no reason (other than that they are not paying attention) that they should not know how to work everything. Math has been taking up way too much time in class because I am trying to help them as much as possible, but it is becoming more clear that it is because they do not pay attention or read/follow the directions. They need to learn to do that or else it will continue being difficult for them.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Another week is finished and with only one week left in October, it's nice for it to finally feel a little more like fall!
Both grades had their heritage studies tests today. We will pick up in learning new lessons on Monday.
Both grades also completed their science vocabulary in class today. On Monday, we will begin learning the lessons and have the official study guide.
6th grade learned a new math lesson today but 5th grade did not. Yesterday, 5th grade received a packet or practice work that I wrote up. We continued working on it today and will wrap up our practice problems on Monday before the test Tuesday. Both grades took the openbook math test again to count as a separate grade worth half the points. After the students worked on them for a little while, we went over one or two problems from each section for them to make sure they got it right. All of the students should have finished everything and done it all the right way. This is meant to be an extra grade to help them.
Next week is Red Week. The students received a slip of paper explaining everything that they can participate in for next week. We will be decorating our door, so some students may have to bring in small props or supplies to help with that.
Both grades had their heritage studies tests today. We will pick up in learning new lessons on Monday.
Both grades also completed their science vocabulary in class today. On Monday, we will begin learning the lessons and have the official study guide.
6th grade learned a new math lesson today but 5th grade did not. Yesterday, 5th grade received a packet or practice work that I wrote up. We continued working on it today and will wrap up our practice problems on Monday before the test Tuesday. Both grades took the openbook math test again to count as a separate grade worth half the points. After the students worked on them for a little while, we went over one or two problems from each section for them to make sure they got it right. All of the students should have finished everything and done it all the right way. This is meant to be an extra grade to help them.
Next week is Red Week. The students received a slip of paper explaining everything that they can participate in for next week. We will be decorating our door, so some students may have to bring in small props or supplies to help with that.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Both grades had a chance to study and review science today. The quiz is tomorrow. There is not much information to learn and they have had all of the answers since yesterday.
We finished up heritage studies today. We will review tomorrow and then have our test Friday. A big part of the 5th grade test is labeling some of the states on the map of the United States. They have the ones they need to know in their worktext books and there are also a few more questions on the study guide, but not much else.
We learned new lessons in math for both grades. We have spent a lot of extra time going over and over the fractions and factors and we need to move forward in our lessons. Sometimes it's easy, sometimes it's not. The students need to learn to pay attention and do their practice work so that they are prepared for the tests.
We finished up heritage studies today. We will review tomorrow and then have our test Friday. A big part of the 5th grade test is labeling some of the states on the map of the United States. They have the ones they need to know in their worktext books and there are also a few more questions on the study guide, but not much else.
We learned new lessons in math for both grades. We have spent a lot of extra time going over and over the fractions and factors and we need to move forward in our lessons. Sometimes it's easy, sometimes it's not. The students need to learn to pay attention and do their practice work so that they are prepared for the tests.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Both grades took their math open book tests today, It covered no new material and we practiced problems yesterday. If they did the work in class like they are supposed to, the test should have not been a problem.
We completed the study guides for science today. We will review tomorrow and have our quiz Thursday.
We finished the study guides for 5th grade in heritage studies, and are almost finished with the 6th grade study guide. We will complete them and go over them tomorrow. The test is Friday.
Test folders went home today. The students have two weeks of grades. I made new conduct sheets because the other ones were getting messed up and to add a spot for the number of grades being sent home.
We completed the study guides for science today. We will review tomorrow and have our quiz Thursday.
We finished the study guides for 5th grade in heritage studies, and are almost finished with the 6th grade study guide. We will complete them and go over them tomorrow. The test is Friday.
Test folders went home today. The students have two weeks of grades. I made new conduct sheets because the other ones were getting messed up and to add a spot for the number of grades being sent home.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Monday October 19, 2009
We are resuming our regular week of tests and quizzes. The students have not learned anything new in math, but will have an open book math test tomorrow. Today, they each made up two problems covering information that we have learned over the last few weeks and worked one each on the board as review. The problems on the test will not be worth much, but will serve more as graded practice.
We started our heritage studies study guides today. We learned a little bit about the lessons last week, but did not start much until today. The test will be Friday.
Both grades also started the science study guides today. They got all of the definitions and we will complete the last couple of items tomorrow. That quiz will be Thursday.
Test folders will be going out tomorrow. They will have the tests from the week of 10/5-10/9 and also last weeks. The grades from the tests of 10/5-10/9 went home last week, althought the test folders did not.
We started our heritage studies study guides today. We learned a little bit about the lessons last week, but did not start much until today. The test will be Friday.
Both grades also started the science study guides today. They got all of the definitions and we will complete the last couple of items tomorrow. That quiz will be Thursday.
Test folders will be going out tomorrow. They will have the tests from the week of 10/5-10/9 and also last weeks. The grades from the tests of 10/5-10/9 went home last week, althought the test folders did not.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The students got their report cards today. I sent home a slip giving the test grades from last weeks tests. For 5th grade, the slip was put in their report card folder. For 6th grade, it was handed out to them. The tests with those grades will go out next week.
We did not get much accomplished in either grade today. It took a lot longer for 6th grade to finish their math tests than usual. Because of that, we did not get to cover any new lessons. For 5th grade, we reviewed a little bit more for the math, and then by the time we were able to get our tests done, the day was almost over. In both grades, besides the math tests, we only did a small experiment in science class.
Tomorrow, we have our science quiz. For math, we will just review some things, and then for heritage studies I have a small hands-on activity to do if things work out.
We did not get much accomplished in either grade today. It took a lot longer for 6th grade to finish their math tests than usual. Because of that, we did not get to cover any new lessons. For 5th grade, we reviewed a little bit more for the math, and then by the time we were able to get our tests done, the day was almost over. In both grades, besides the math tests, we only did a small experiment in science class.
Tomorrow, we have our science quiz. For math, we will just review some things, and then for heritage studies I have a small hands-on activity to do if things work out.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Fall Break is Over!
I hope everyone enjoyed the time the students had off and were kept safe over the break. All of the grades are in and report cards go out tomorrow. I think most of you will be happy with the improvement from the progress report grades. There are not many homework assignments in class, so most of the students had that grade to help with the averages and every student had the opportunity for 10 bonus points simply by completing their assignments and turning them in on time.
Test folders will not be going out this week. Due to the students getting their test folders late last week, I still have not received all of them back yet. I will send home a slip with the test grades for each student, and then the tests will go home next week.
We went over our math practice problems today. The test is tomorrow.
We read a little bit in heritage studies, but are taking it slow this week. I expect to get back into our routine of tests next week, so we will not have a heritage studies grade until next week on Friday.
The students have hadtheir science vocabulary since Friday. We completed the study guides today and will have our quiz on Friday.
Test folders will not be going out this week. Due to the students getting their test folders late last week, I still have not received all of them back yet. I will send home a slip with the test grades for each student, and then the tests will go home next week.
We went over our math practice problems today. The test is tomorrow.
We read a little bit in heritage studies, but are taking it slow this week. I expect to get back into our routine of tests next week, so we will not have a heritage studies grade until next week on Friday.
The students have hadtheir science vocabulary since Friday. We completed the study guides today and will have our quiz on Friday.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Friday, October, 9, 2009
***I thought that I had submitted this post on Friday, but when I opened up my computer today, I found the blog not posted. Sorry for it being late!***
Fall Break is here! I think it'll be a good break for both the students and the faculty here. Hopefully the students can relax and come back refreshed and with clear minds.
Today, we had our heritage studies quiz. Since we will not have very much time to learn new heritage studies lessons next week, we will not have a test or quiz next week. The week of 10/19-10/23 we should start back with out regular test schedule.
I assigned both grades a math practice test to complete and turn in on Wednesday. Also, they were informed of our tests/quizzes next week and should have written it in their planners.
Both grades got their science vocabulary today. We will learn more about the lesson on Wednesday, review on Thursday, and have a quiz on the imformation on Friday.
For math, we spent time Thursday and today practicing. We will continue our review on Wednesday and then have our math test on Thursday after the break.
Fall Break is here! I think it'll be a good break for both the students and the faculty here. Hopefully the students can relax and come back refreshed and with clear minds.
Today, we had our heritage studies quiz. Since we will not have very much time to learn new heritage studies lessons next week, we will not have a test or quiz next week. The week of 10/19-10/23 we should start back with out regular test schedule.
I assigned both grades a math practice test to complete and turn in on Wednesday. Also, they were informed of our tests/quizzes next week and should have written it in their planners.
Both grades got their science vocabulary today. We will learn more about the lesson on Wednesday, review on Thursday, and have a quiz on the imformation on Friday.
For math, we spent time Thursday and today practicing. We will continue our review on Wednesday and then have our math test on Thursday after the break.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Tomorrow is the lat day of the first nine weeks. The students saw some of their averages at the beginning of the week, but those did not include the homework grade. Most of the students have a 100 in homework, so it will really bring up their grades once it is factored in.
We had our science tests today. Tomorrow, we will work on science vocabulary so that for next week, we will be able to learn on Wednesday, review on Thursday and have a quiz on Friday.
The heritage studies quiz is tomorrow. We will not have a test or quiz in that subject next week.
For math class, we are learning our lessons now. We have started practice problems and will continue with those tomorrow. We will have our math test on Thursday after Fall Break. The students may end up with math work to do over the break, but it should not be much. It all depends on ow much of their practice work they get done tomorrow.
We had our science tests today. Tomorrow, we will work on science vocabulary so that for next week, we will be able to learn on Wednesday, review on Thursday and have a quiz on Friday.
The heritage studies quiz is tomorrow. We will not have a test or quiz in that subject next week.
For math class, we are learning our lessons now. We have started practice problems and will continue with those tomorrow. We will have our math test on Thursday after Fall Break. The students may end up with math work to do over the break, but it should not be much. It all depends on ow much of their practice work they get done tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Either through me or Mrs. Jodie, all parents have been called, talked to, written to or left voicemails for conferences that requested one. If you received a letter or voicemail, you have to call the office during office hours or return the letter to the teacher to let us know that we need to try again.
Both grades had their math tests today. The tests had a few more problems on them, but they were not worth many points and they were smaller problems. We had learned our lessons last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and had started the practice problems in class on Thursday as a part of the lessons. We finished most of them on Friday and then worked on the rest and went over them yesterday. The students also have had the extra point assignment for math for a week.
In science, we finished our study guides. The students already had their vocabulary from last week and just had questions that we went over in class added to the study guide. We will review tomorrow and have our test on Thursday.
For heritage studies, we started the study guides today and did most of it. We will wrap those up tomorrow and have our quiz Friday. The students had at least 30 minutes in class yesterday to work on just the heritage studies extra points. About half of the answers they should have already had from when they worked in their work text book and now only have to copy those answers. I did not put too much work for this one because they had gotten it late, and there should be no issues with getting it done if they had stayed on task with the others.
I have brought this up in the past, but feel that it needs to be addressed again. After the students finish a test or one assignment, they have extra time until everyone finishes. For a lot of the students, this ends up being about 15-20 minutes. I cannot make them study or do their extra work at this time, but I always tell them that they should take advantage of the time to do school work.
Both grades had their math tests today. The tests had a few more problems on them, but they were not worth many points and they were smaller problems. We had learned our lessons last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and had started the practice problems in class on Thursday as a part of the lessons. We finished most of them on Friday and then worked on the rest and went over them yesterday. The students also have had the extra point assignment for math for a week.
In science, we finished our study guides. The students already had their vocabulary from last week and just had questions that we went over in class added to the study guide. We will review tomorrow and have our test on Thursday.
For heritage studies, we started the study guides today and did most of it. We will wrap those up tomorrow and have our quiz Friday. The students had at least 30 minutes in class yesterday to work on just the heritage studies extra points. About half of the answers they should have already had from when they worked in their work text book and now only have to copy those answers. I did not put too much work for this one because they had gotten it late, and there should be no issues with getting it done if they had stayed on task with the others.
I have brought this up in the past, but feel that it needs to be addressed again. After the students finish a test or one assignment, they have extra time until everyone finishes. For a lot of the students, this ends up being about 15-20 minutes. I cannot make them study or do their extra work at this time, but I always tell them that they should take advantage of the time to do school work.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
The students received the PTC newsletter today. There is a calendar on the back showing important dates. The girls' volleyball game for tomorrow is cancelled. The Sally Foster and Otis Spunkmeyer sales end on Wednesday. Students need to start bringing in their order forms.
Both grades had done their science vocabulary last week. Today, we went over some more of the lesson and started the study guide, which includes a little more than the vocabulary. We'll wrap those up tomorrow.
The math tests are tomorrow. Both grades started practice problems last week and we worked a little more on them today and went over all of the answers. A lot of the students have had enough time and have finished their math extra point assignments in class.
Both grades got their heritage studies extra point assignments today and had a while to work on them in class. We will start our lessons tomorrow and have a quiz on Friday.
The bonus point assignments for all subjects are due on Wednesday. Both grades have had time to work on them in class, and many have already completed one or two of the packets. No homework was assigned tonight, although some of the students did bring home their books to finish up the extra point assginments.
Both grades had done their science vocabulary last week. Today, we went over some more of the lesson and started the study guide, which includes a little more than the vocabulary. We'll wrap those up tomorrow.
The math tests are tomorrow. Both grades started practice problems last week and we worked a little more on them today and went over all of the answers. A lot of the students have had enough time and have finished their math extra point assignments in class.
Both grades got their heritage studies extra point assignments today and had a while to work on them in class. We will start our lessons tomorrow and have a quiz on Friday.
The bonus point assignments for all subjects are due on Wednesday. Both grades have had time to work on them in class, and many have already completed one or two of the packets. No homework was assigned tonight, although some of the students did bring home their books to finish up the extra point assginments.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Today was a crazy day! 6th grade went to chapel with the high schoolers and there was an afternoon pep rally for the volleyball team, which threw off the whole day's schedule. 5th grade won the spirit stick at the pep rally, making it the first time their class has ever won!
We were able to get the definitions for science for both grades. Also, the grades had a chance to work on math practice problems that will be finished on Monday for the test Tuesday. 5th grade was a little pressed for time with the heritage studies test, but they had a solid 25 minutes to get it done. It was only 10 questions, and then the map that they had to label.
There is no homework or practice for over the weekend.
We were able to get the definitions for science for both grades. Also, the grades had a chance to work on math practice problems that will be finished on Monday for the test Tuesday. 5th grade was a little pressed for time with the heritage studies test, but they had a solid 25 minutes to get it done. It was only 10 questions, and then the map that they had to label.
There is no homework or practice for over the weekend.
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