Today both grades got their math worksheets. 5th grade has mostly memorization of definitions to know for tomorrow's test. 6th grade is still not finished with their protractors and finding area. Both grades did not learn any new lesson Friday, so they have had everything they need since Thursday.
Both grades also received their science study guides today. They had to find characteristics from the textbook for most of the vocabulary words for this week. I turned those characteristics into questions on the study guide. They have known what information we would be covering since Friday.
Heritage studies is going to be a quiz for 6th grade and a test for 5th grade. 6th grade has their study guide. 5th grade got half of it today and we will work on the other half tomorrow.
Slips are going home today about the Fun Day money. The field trip did not require paying for transportation, so some of that money is going to Fun Day events. Those who were on the field trip now owe $5 instead of $10. Those who were not on the field trip must pay the entire $10. The money must be in by Friday.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
A notice went home with the students today explaining that this Friday is going to be a half day. School is dismissing at 11 am and there will be no aftercare.
Both grades received their science study guides today. They will have a quiz on the information Thursday.
Both grades also received the first half of their heritage studies' study guides today. We will go over that part and work on the second part after reading the lesson tomorrow.
Math tests are tomorrow. Friday the 6th graders received a worksheet explaining their math lessons. Today the 5th graders got a worksheet explaining their lessons.
Progress reports are going home this week. There are only 4 weeks of school left after this week is over.
Both grades received their science study guides today. They will have a quiz on the information Thursday.
Both grades also received the first half of their heritage studies' study guides today. We will go over that part and work on the second part after reading the lesson tomorrow.
Math tests are tomorrow. Friday the 6th graders received a worksheet explaining their math lessons. Today the 5th graders got a worksheet explaining their lessons.
Progress reports are going home this week. There are only 4 weeks of school left after this week is over.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Things were a little different this week due to no school Monday and the 5th graders taking their state tests.
Wednesday, both grades had an open book math worksheet that counted for a smaller test grade. The received the practice worksheets Tuesday and we spent time reviewing.
Yesterday the 5th graders had an open book science "test" that only covered the vocabulary they got before the Easter break. 6th graders had a partially openbook test where they had only a certain amount of time that was open book. Today, the 6th graders also completed an openbook comprehension check for a grade.
The heritage studies tests were today. We reviewed the info for 6th grade and they had a few minutes of openbook time for the test. The 5th graders had to complete two openbook worktext pages for a grade and then were allowed to use their study guides to answer 10 short answer questions.
Next week will mostly be back to normal except for the field trip. We will still continue with our regular schedule for science and heritage studies and will only have one less day for a math lesson.
Wednesday, both grades had an open book math worksheet that counted for a smaller test grade. The received the practice worksheets Tuesday and we spent time reviewing.
Yesterday the 5th graders had an open book science "test" that only covered the vocabulary they got before the Easter break. 6th graders had a partially openbook test where they had only a certain amount of time that was open book. Today, the 6th graders also completed an openbook comprehension check for a grade.
The heritage studies tests were today. We reviewed the info for 6th grade and they had a few minutes of openbook time for the test. The 5th graders had to complete two openbook worktext pages for a grade and then were allowed to use their study guides to answer 10 short answer questions.
Next week will mostly be back to normal except for the field trip. We will still continue with our regular schedule for science and heritage studies and will only have one less day for a math lesson.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
The students got their test folders yesteday but I was not able to locate my new conduct sheets in time. The tests that went home will also be included in the folder going home the week after the break with the conduct sheet for both weeks. These are the first grades of the new grading period.
Tomorrow is the deadline for turning in candy, books, etc. for the Hope Extreme Easter Egg Hunt. Please send donations with the students tomorrow.
The students will be off of school for the Easter break next week and Monday, April 5th.
Yesterday we reviewed for the 6th grade science test and today we reviewed for the 5th grade test. Both grades will get their vocabulary for after the break tomorrow.
The heritage studies tests are tomorrow. We went over some worktext pages in 6th grade as review. We may have time to review over the study guide before the tests tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the deadline for turning in candy, books, etc. for the Hope Extreme Easter Egg Hunt. Please send donations with the students tomorrow.
The students will be off of school for the Easter break next week and Monday, April 5th.
Yesterday we reviewed for the 6th grade science test and today we reviewed for the 5th grade test. Both grades will get their vocabulary for after the break tomorrow.
The heritage studies tests are tomorrow. We went over some worktext pages in 6th grade as review. We may have time to review over the study guide before the tests tomorrow.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
This is the last week of classes before Easter break. We will be off of school all next week and the Monday after Easter (April 5). The week we come back is the state testing. It is only odd grades for the testing, so 6th graders will have their regular schedule of classes and tests, but the 5th graders will only have small (mostly in class) assignments outside of the testing.
Both grades got math worksheets to prepare for tomorrow's test. What they did not finish on the worksheets is homework.
Both grades also got their science study guides today. The majority of both grades finished in class, but if they did not it is homework.
We began the heritage studies lesson today and will work on the study guide tomorrow.
Hope Extreme is having their annual Easter Egg Hunt soon. The students at HCS are being asked to help by donating bags of individually wrapped candy (no chocolate), toys, trinkets, and books. If the student is not able to buy the things this week, Mrs. Pat Carlos is taking money donations to buy bags of candy with the money. The donations must be in by Friday.
Both grades got math worksheets to prepare for tomorrow's test. What they did not finish on the worksheets is homework.
Both grades also got their science study guides today. The majority of both grades finished in class, but if they did not it is homework.
We began the heritage studies lesson today and will work on the study guide tomorrow.
Hope Extreme is having their annual Easter Egg Hunt soon. The students at HCS are being asked to help by donating bags of individually wrapped candy (no chocolate), toys, trinkets, and books. If the student is not able to buy the things this week, Mrs. Pat Carlos is taking money donations to buy bags of candy with the money. The donations must be in by Friday.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Today the students had their science test. We reviewed in both classes yesterday. Tomorrow they will get teh vocabulary for next week.
Tomorrow is the heritage studies test. We did not have time to review for the 6th graders today. We tried playing a review game in 5th grade but did not finish.
Report cards go out tomorrow. The grades from last week count for the report card. This week's grades that will be sent home next week are the first for the 4th grading period.
There is a t-shirt design contest for the Fun Day t-shirt. The deadline to turn one in is tomorrow. Also, the library is selling t-shirts for $10. Each student has an order form.
Tomorrow is the heritage studies test. We did not have time to review for the 6th graders today. We tried playing a review game in 5th grade but did not finish.
Report cards go out tomorrow. The grades from last week count for the report card. This week's grades that will be sent home next week are the first for the 4th grading period.
There is a t-shirt design contest for the Fun Day t-shirt. The deadline to turn one in is tomorrow. Also, the library is selling t-shirts for $10. Each student has an order form.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Today both grades had a math test. They have been doing well with the practice, so I expect them to have done well on the test, too. We will begin our new lessons tomorrow.
We went over all the correct answers for the science study guides today. The test is Thursday.
We discussed the heritage studies lesson yesterday and they worked on the study guide today. The majority of both classes finished the study guide after the math test. What they did not finish of the study guide is their only homework tonight.
The grades going home in tomorrow's test folders are the last ones from the 3rd grading period. they count for the report card going home Friday. All of the tests from this week on are for the last grading period.
We went over all the correct answers for the science study guides today. The test is Thursday.
We discussed the heritage studies lesson yesterday and they worked on the study guide today. The majority of both classes finished the study guide after the math test. What they did not finish of the study guide is their only homework tonight.
The grades going home in tomorrow's test folders are the last ones from the 3rd grading period. they count for the report card going home Friday. All of the tests from this week on are for the last grading period.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
The students were sent home with a paper today for the HCS talent show. It explains everything and is the permission slip to enter.
The tests going home in the test folders Tuesday will be the last tests that count for the third grading period. Report cards go out Friday.
We've covered our math lessons for the week and will do our usual practice worksheets Monday. The 6th graders have a couple of simple formulas to remember for finding area. 5th graders have to remember the formula for finding degrees Fahrenheit from degrees Celsius.
The heritage studies tests were today. We will begin our new lessons Monday.
The students received their science vocabulary today. We will begin those lessons Monday.
The tests going home in the test folders Tuesday will be the last tests that count for the third grading period. Report cards go out Friday.
We've covered our math lessons for the week and will do our usual practice worksheets Monday. The 6th graders have a couple of simple formulas to remember for finding area. 5th graders have to remember the formula for finding degrees Fahrenheit from degrees Celsius.
The heritage studies tests were today. We will begin our new lessons Monday.
The students received their science vocabulary today. We will begin those lessons Monday.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Today the students got their test folders. Again, the math grades were good. 6th grade got all A's and B's on their heritage studies test, too.
We began new lessons in both grades for math and it seems like they understand and are doing well. The 5th graders will have some formulas to memorize in order to change from Celsius to Fahrenheit, etc. but it is not hard. The 6th graders will also have to memorize the formulas for finding the area of some shapes.
The science test is tomorrow. 5th grade did a comprehension check in class as practice. The 6th graders' information is a little simpler because a big portion of their definitions goes to the planets in the solar system.
Both grades have the complete study guide with correct answers for heritage studies. That test will be Friday.
We began new lessons in both grades for math and it seems like they understand and are doing well. The 5th graders will have some formulas to memorize in order to change from Celsius to Fahrenheit, etc. but it is not hard. The 6th graders will also have to memorize the formulas for finding the area of some shapes.
The science test is tomorrow. 5th grade did a comprehension check in class as practice. The 6th graders' information is a little simpler because a big portion of their definitions goes to the planets in the solar system.
Both grades have the complete study guide with correct answers for heritage studies. That test will be Friday.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
This is the last week of the grading period. The heritage studies test on Friday will be the last grade being counted. Report cards wil go out next Friday. Test folders will be sent home tomorrow.
Today we had the math tests. Both grades seemed to be doing well with their practice and hopefully the good test grades will continue this week. We will begin new lessons tomorrow. 6th grade is continuing with geometry and 5th grade is beginning measuring temperatures.
The students go their science study guides yesterday and we checked over all of the answers today. The test is Thursday.
We began the heritage studies lesson yesterday but did not get the study guides until today. Almost all of the students finished the study guide in class, but those who did not have to finish it for homework. We will be going over the correct answers tomorrow.
Today we had the math tests. Both grades seemed to be doing well with their practice and hopefully the good test grades will continue this week. We will begin new lessons tomorrow. 6th grade is continuing with geometry and 5th grade is beginning measuring temperatures.
The students go their science study guides yesterday and we checked over all of the answers today. The test is Thursday.
We began the heritage studies lesson yesterday but did not get the study guides until today. Almost all of the students finished the study guide in class, but those who did not have to finish it for homework. We will be going over the correct answers tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Test folders went home today. For both grades, the math tests were a lot better than last week's. 40% of 6th grade and almost 45% of 5th grade got an A, so it will really help the averages.
There was a math test today. We will begin new lessons tomorrow. 5th grade needs to bring a ruler for this week's lessons. A protractor or anything that shows measurements in inches will work.
Both grades got their heritage studies study guide today and most completed it in class. What they did not finish is for homework.
We went over the answers for the science study guide today. We will review tomorrow and have the test Thursday.
There was a math test today. We will begin new lessons tomorrow. 5th grade needs to bring a ruler for this week's lessons. A protractor or anything that shows measurements in inches will work.
Both grades got their heritage studies study guide today and most completed it in class. What they did not finish is for homework.
We went over the answers for the science study guide today. We will review tomorrow and have the test Thursday.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
The science vocabulary the students got Friday was not as much as usual. A lot of the study guide, especially for 5th grade is regular questions. Both grades had time to work on it in class, but what they did not finish is homework. We will go over the study guide tomorrow so they know exactly all the information they need for Thursday's test.
We read the material for heritage studies today but did not do work for it yet. They will get the study guides tomorrow and will have enough time to complete them in class if they take advantage of that time. Both grades are only covering a couple of pages, but it is still a full study guide and test.
The math tests are tomorrow. 6th grade covered geometric names and shapes and how to measure distances using the scale on a map. The majority of their test in knowing the definitions for geometry. They made notecards for some of them last week, but have known since Thursday that they would need to know the definitions and the picture of each shape. They got worksheets with the definitions of everything they will need to know and examples of things they may have to do on the test. 5th grade learned line graphs and how to plot points on a graph or grid. They spent all day Friday practicing and also today with worksheets.
We read the material for heritage studies today but did not do work for it yet. They will get the study guides tomorrow and will have enough time to complete them in class if they take advantage of that time. Both grades are only covering a couple of pages, but it is still a full study guide and test.
The math tests are tomorrow. 6th grade covered geometric names and shapes and how to measure distances using the scale on a map. The majority of their test in knowing the definitions for geometry. They made notecards for some of them last week, but have known since Thursday that they would need to know the definitions and the picture of each shape. They got worksheets with the definitions of everything they will need to know and examples of things they may have to do on the test. 5th grade learned line graphs and how to plot points on a graph or grid. They spent all day Friday practicing and also today with worksheets.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Star Gazing
We will be meeting tonight for the viewing of the night sky. It is forecasted for the clouds to clear up later today. We will be out there from about 7-9:30 pm on the new Living Word Church property. Mr. Jerry Dixon said to drive around to the back left corner of the parking lot and that is where they will be set up. I hope some of you can make it!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Letters went home today to announce the star gazing night for next week. As of now, the weather should be good enough for it to take place on Friday, but I will post on the website if anything changes.
I hope those of you traveling for the break remain well and protected through the bad weather. One thing I heard recently is that holidays and extra breaks are not what we should rely on to feel refreshed, but a continuosly close relationship with Jesus should is what should sustain us all the time.
Both grades had their science tests today and did the science vocabulary. We reviewed over all of the information for 6th grade before taking the test. I began reviewing for 5th grade but some uncooperation caused us to stop halfway through. I did make sure to go over the more important parts first.
We did not learn a new math lesson in either grade today. 5th grade just reivewed bar graphs and pictographs and 6th grade practiced more with scale drawings. I made time during recess to be available to help any 6th graders with trouble in this week's math lesson. When it was recess time, they all told me that they understood and did not come in for the extra help.
I hope those of you traveling for the break remain well and protected through the bad weather. One thing I heard recently is that holidays and extra breaks are not what we should rely on to feel refreshed, but a continuosly close relationship with Jesus should is what should sustain us all the time.
Both grades had their science tests today and did the science vocabulary. We reviewed over all of the information for 6th grade before taking the test. I began reviewing for 5th grade but some uncooperation caused us to stop halfway through. I did make sure to go over the more important parts first.
We did not learn a new math lesson in either grade today. 5th grade just reivewed bar graphs and pictographs and 6th grade practiced more with scale drawings. I made time during recess to be available to help any 6th graders with trouble in this week's math lesson. When it was recess time, they all told me that they understood and did not come in for the extra help.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Both grades had a heritage studies quiz today. We reviewed over all of the information before taking it in both classes. Since we are off for all of next week, we will not learn a new lesson tomorrow.
The science tests are tomorrow. Yesterday we reviewed over all of the information in 6th grade. 5th grade also has all the information that they need.
Some of the 6th graders seem to be having a little trouble with today's math lesson. They are having to use rulers to count measurements. Over the break, I suggest they practice memorizing what the lines on the inch side stand for (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, etc) so that it is easier for them. Please try to go over that information with them. They all need rulers in order to complete the work tomorrow and for the test after the break. The 5th graders are now working on pictographsand bar graphs. They seem to understand pretty well. We are onoly reviewing the information from this week tomorrow.
The science tests are tomorrow. Yesterday we reviewed over all of the information in 6th grade. 5th grade also has all the information that they need.
Some of the 6th graders seem to be having a little trouble with today's math lesson. They are having to use rulers to count measurements. Over the break, I suggest they practice memorizing what the lines on the inch side stand for (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, etc) so that it is easier for them. Please try to go over that information with them. They all need rulers in order to complete the work tomorrow and for the test after the break. The 5th graders are now working on pictographsand bar graphs. They seem to understand pretty well. We are onoly reviewing the information from this week tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
TEst folders will be going out tomorrow. PTC is having a fundraiser with Chik-Fil-A tomorrow in Houma. The students each received a paper and any one making a purchase between 5-9pm and presenting the paper will help PTC get a portion of those sales.
The math tests were today. We went over and worked all of the problems from the practice worksheets before taking it. Both grades will not be learning many lessons this week, but we will spend more time focusing on the ones that we do learn.
The students received their science study guides today. 6th grade did not get them until the end of class and have to complete it for homework. The 5th graders had time to complete it in class but have to finish for those who did not. The science tests will be Friday to give the students an extra day to learrn the material.
Heritage studies for both grades is not going to cover much information this week. The 6th graders covered two new pages in the textbook but we are not learning anything new for the 5th graders. Both grades will only have a quiz Thursday on the information from worktext pages that were completed between last week and yesterday.
The star-gazing night is being rescheduled. It looks like the Friday after Mardi Gras is the next good night (as far as the moon goes). We are still waiting on a definite answer for that night.
The math tests were today. We went over and worked all of the problems from the practice worksheets before taking it. Both grades will not be learning many lessons this week, but we will spend more time focusing on the ones that we do learn.
The students received their science study guides today. 6th grade did not get them until the end of class and have to complete it for homework. The 5th graders had time to complete it in class but have to finish for those who did not. The science tests will be Friday to give the students an extra day to learrn the material.
Heritage studies for both grades is not going to cover much information this week. The 6th graders covered two new pages in the textbook but we are not learning anything new for the 5th graders. Both grades will only have a quiz Thursday on the information from worktext pages that were completed between last week and yesterday.
The star-gazing night is being rescheduled. It looks like the Friday after Mardi Gras is the next good night (as far as the moon goes). We are still waiting on a definite answer for that night.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Tonight's star and planet gazing event is being postponed. The clouds are not clearing away so it would be very difficult to see the night sky. It will work out to have it on another day soon and hopefully it will not be as wet or cold when we reschedule. I will let you know the new date when we have it planned.
5th and 6th graders had their heritage studies tests today. After the tests, they worked on finishing their math classwork anad writing the definitions for science. The 6th graders have difficult vocabulary words this week, so their test might be switched to Friday next week. I will let the students know for sure Monday.
For both grades we just reviewed for math. They had over 90 minutes to work on their math and should have it all completed.
5th and 6th graders had their heritage studies tests today. After the tests, they worked on finishing their math classwork anad writing the definitions for science. The 6th graders have difficult vocabulary words this week, so their test might be switched to Friday next week. I will let the students know for sure Monday.
For both grades we just reviewed for math. They had over 90 minutes to work on their math and should have it all completed.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
As of right now, we will be able to view the night sky tomorrow night. The students have known about it since last week and I put it on my website last week. The weather forecast was not looking good, but it should be clear tomorrow night. Letters are going home with the details today. It will be at the new church property from about 7pm-9:30pm
This week for the 5th graders, we are spending time reviewing past lessons. The only new lesson is on rounding to the nearest cent. There is a lot of review, so the test itself will cover a variety of different things. We are continuing with graphs for the 6th graders. This week is just line graphs and circle graphs. Tomorrow we will do some practice on them.
The science tests were today. We did not have extra time to review before the test, but the students have had the majority of the information since Friday. They will get their vocabulary tomorrow for next week's information.
The heritage studies tests are tomorrow. We did not have time to review in class but we have gone over the entire study guide together already. We will try to have a couple of minutes to review before the test tomorrow.
This week for the 5th graders, we are spending time reviewing past lessons. The only new lesson is on rounding to the nearest cent. There is a lot of review, so the test itself will cover a variety of different things. We are continuing with graphs for the 6th graders. This week is just line graphs and circle graphs. Tomorrow we will do some practice on them.
The science tests were today. We did not have extra time to review before the test, but the students have had the majority of the information since Friday. They will get their vocabulary tomorrow for next week's information.
The heritage studies tests are tomorrow. We did not have time to review in class but we have gone over the entire study guide together already. We will try to have a couple of minutes to review before the test tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Test folders did not go out today. They will be sent home tomorrow with the progress reports in them.
Both grades had a math test today. We reviewed over their practice work before taking them.
We went over the science study guide for 6th grade today. 5th grade got their study guide today, but there is not much information other than the vocabulary that they have had since Friday. Some of the 5th graders finished in class.
Both grades got their heritage studies study guides today. A lot of the students were able to complete it in class.
Both grades had a math test today. We reviewed over their practice work before taking them.
We went over the science study guide for 6th grade today. 5th grade got their study guide today, but there is not much information other than the vocabulary that they have had since Friday. Some of the 5th graders finished in class.
Both grades got their heritage studies study guides today. A lot of the students were able to complete it in class.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Both grades had their heritage studies quiz/test today. We reviewed over the information for both classes before taking it.
Both grades had enough time to complete their science vocabulary in class and should have all of it done.
We covered new lessons in math. Both grades should have finished all of their classwork in class. They will get the practice worksheets on Monday and have the test Tuesday.
Both grades had enough time to complete their science vocabulary in class and should have all of it done.
We covered new lessons in math. Both grades should have finished all of their classwork in class. They will get the practice worksheets on Monday and have the test Tuesday.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Thursday, January 27, 2010
Tomorrow is the HCS homecoming game for basketball. The game starts at 5:30, but it will fill up quickly so you should get there early enough for a seat. Any student who purchased this year's homecoming shirt is allowed to wear it tomorrow with jeans. It has to be this year's t-shirt. If you or your students pruchased a spirit ribbon, don't forget to bring it so you can get the discount for the game.
Both grades had new math lessons. The majority of 5th graders finished all of the classwork in class. The others have to finish it for homework. Some of the 6th graders finished all the work, but Chapel took up some of their class time. If they did not finish it is for homework.
Both grades had the science test today. We did have time to review for the 5th graders today. We had reviewed already for the 6th graders yesterday and did not have time to today. We will start the chapter on the earth and the universe next week for both grades. To go along with this lesson, Jerry Dixon, the custodian/maintenance man for the school has set up a day for the students to view the night sky. He is an amateur astronomer and is offering his time and equipment for the 5th and 6th graders. The date is next Friday. Check for updates next week because it does depend on the weather. More info will be sent home later.
We reviewed the information for heritage studies for the 5th graders but did not have time to go over it again for the 6th graders. We will try to review before the 6th graders quiz tomorrow. 5th graders have a test on the information. For both grades, it comes from a small study guide and a worktext page.
Both grades had new math lessons. The majority of 5th graders finished all of the classwork in class. The others have to finish it for homework. Some of the 6th graders finished all the work, but Chapel took up some of their class time. If they did not finish it is for homework.
Both grades had the science test today. We did have time to review for the 5th graders today. We had reviewed already for the 6th graders yesterday and did not have time to today. We will start the chapter on the earth and the universe next week for both grades. To go along with this lesson, Jerry Dixon, the custodian/maintenance man for the school has set up a day for the students to view the night sky. He is an amateur astronomer and is offering his time and equipment for the 5th and 6th graders. The date is next Friday. Check for updates next week because it does depend on the weather. More info will be sent home later.
We reviewed the information for heritage studies for the 5th graders but did not have time to go over it again for the 6th graders. We will try to review before the 6th graders quiz tomorrow. 5th graders have a test on the information. For both grades, it comes from a small study guide and a worktext page.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
We started new lessons for both grades in math today. We covered two lessons in each grade, but the 5th grade lessons have the same steps to solving and the 6th grade lessons are basic.
We had a pop quiz for bonus points as review for the 6th graders. They could get up to 5 extra points. We started review for the 5th graders, but it didn't work out so they completed a comprehension check in the book for a grade and as their review. We will try again to review the science before their test tomorrow. Both grades have had the study guides since Monday and 5th grade has had the vocabulary since Friday.
5th grade got their heritage studies study guide today but it is only half a study guide. The worktext page they did last night is also part of their study guide and we went over the correct answers today. The 6th graders also have a short study guide and a worktext page to study for Friday's test.
We had a pop quiz for bonus points as review for the 6th graders. They could get up to 5 extra points. We started review for the 5th graders, but it didn't work out so they completed a comprehension check in the book for a grade and as their review. We will try again to review the science before their test tomorrow. Both grades have had the study guides since Monday and 5th grade has had the vocabulary since Friday.
5th grade got their heritage studies study guide today but it is only half a study guide. The worktext page they did last night is also part of their study guide and we went over the correct answers today. The 6th graders also have a short study guide and a worktext page to study for Friday's test.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Just a reminder: This week, the students are able to buy spirit ribbons for the homecoming game Friday and Valentine's Day hershey kiss roses.
A letter went home today about Haiti. There is a list of items that the students can donate to be sent to Haiti. Mrs. Jodie is giving bonus points for Bible on Friday if the student brings in ten items. This can be a box of band-aids, a canned food item, etc.
Both grades had the math test today. We reviewed over all of the problems they had to do last night for the pratice worksheets before the test.
We went over all the answers for the science study guide today. The students were told to finish it last night. Thsoe who did not finish last night have to finish it on their own time. We will review tomorrow and have the test Thursday.
6th graders got their heritage studies study guide today. We are only covering one lesson this week for them. The 5th graders had to work on a page in the worktext today. That is part of their study guide. The rest of it they will get tomorrow. What they did not finish in the worktext is homework.
Test folders went out today. If I did not have the folders in time to send them home with the rest today, they will not be sent home until next week.
A letter went home today about Haiti. There is a list of items that the students can donate to be sent to Haiti. Mrs. Jodie is giving bonus points for Bible on Friday if the student brings in ten items. This can be a box of band-aids, a canned food item, etc.
Both grades had the math test today. We reviewed over all of the problems they had to do last night for the pratice worksheets before the test.
We went over all the answers for the science study guide today. The students were told to finish it last night. Thsoe who did not finish last night have to finish it on their own time. We will review tomorrow and have the test Thursday.
6th graders got their heritage studies study guide today. We are only covering one lesson this week for them. The 5th graders had to work on a page in the worktext today. That is part of their study guide. The rest of it they will get tomorrow. What they did not finish in the worktext is homework.
Test folders went out today. If I did not have the folders in time to send them home with the rest today, they will not be sent home until next week.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
This is a busy week for the whole school. There are a few basketball games and the basketball homecoming game is Friday. The high school students have specific dress up days throughtout the week, but elementary are not allowed to participate in those. For the homecoming game, we will be having a pep rally at the end of the day.
Notes went home with the students today. The first was to announce that the cheerleaders are selling spirit ribbons this week. They cost $3, but will get a student into Friday's game for free is he/she is wearing the ribbon. For parents, it will mean getting into the game for only $2 instead of $5. they will be for sale during lunch. Also, Hershey kiss roses are being sold as a fundraiser for the seniors. The order forms must be turned in by February 11. Please make sure to fill in who they are for and who they are from so that they are able to get to the right people.
Both grades got their math worksheets today. What they did not finish in class is for homework. We are going to review them tomorrow before the test.
Both grades got their science study guides today. 6th grade had time to finish or almost finish in class because they did not get their vocabulary on Friday. Both grades have to finish tonight if they did not finish in class. We will only be reviewing over their answers and will not have time for them to find the answers in class tomorrow. The test is Thursday.
We did not do a lesson in heritage studies for either grade today because I wanted to finish the math practice. We will resume those lessons tomorrow. 6th grade will only have a quiz in heritage studies this week but 5th grade will have a test.
Notes went home with the students today. The first was to announce that the cheerleaders are selling spirit ribbons this week. They cost $3, but will get a student into Friday's game for free is he/she is wearing the ribbon. For parents, it will mean getting into the game for only $2 instead of $5. they will be for sale during lunch. Also, Hershey kiss roses are being sold as a fundraiser for the seniors. The order forms must be turned in by February 11. Please make sure to fill in who they are for and who they are from so that they are able to get to the right people.
Both grades got their math worksheets today. What they did not finish in class is for homework. We are going to review them tomorrow before the test.
Both grades got their science study guides today. 6th grade had time to finish or almost finish in class because they did not get their vocabulary on Friday. Both grades have to finish tonight if they did not finish in class. We will only be reviewing over their answers and will not have time for them to find the answers in class tomorrow. The test is Thursday.
We did not do a lesson in heritage studies for either grade today because I wanted to finish the math practice. We will resume those lessons tomorrow. 6th grade will only have a quiz in heritage studies this week but 5th grade will have a test.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
It looks like we have just enough parents to help with the 6th grade project tomorrow, but I could still use a couple extra hands if more are available. We will be starting around 8:45 tomorrow morning.
Both grades had their science tests today. We reviewed over the material right before they took the tests.
The heritage studies test is tomorrow. We went over all of the study guide and reviewed today. The test is tomorrow.
We began new math lessons today. We still have to keep up with at least 3 math lessons a week, so we covered two new ones in each grade. We will learn one new lesson tomorrow and begin practice problems. Both grades have the math classwork to complete tonight for homework, although a lot of students did finish.
Both grades had their science tests today. We reviewed over the material right before they took the tests.
The heritage studies test is tomorrow. We went over all of the study guide and reviewed today. The test is tomorrow.
We began new math lessons today. We still have to keep up with at least 3 math lessons a week, so we covered two new ones in each grade. We will learn one new lesson tomorrow and begin practice problems. Both grades have the math classwork to complete tonight for homework, although a lot of students did finish.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Test folders went home today. Some students had an extra slip of paper saying that their homework grade is already a B in at least one subject. Those slips have to be signed and returned tomorrow. Also, every student received a paper explaining that we are implementing a new way of working our conduct grades. It was supposed to begin already, but it just took some time to work out.
Math tests were today for both grades. We will begin new lessons the rest of this week and have our practice worksheets on Monday.
The science test is tomorrow. We will review for it before the test in both grades. The students have had their vocabulary since Friday and should have completed their study guide yesterday.
Both grades have all of the study guide for heritage studies. They should be working on completing it today if they did nto finish in class. We will be reviewing them tomorrow and take the test Friday.
Math tests were today for both grades. We will begin new lessons the rest of this week and have our practice worksheets on Monday.
The science test is tomorrow. We will review for it before the test in both grades. The students have had their vocabulary since Friday and should have completed their study guide yesterday.
Both grades have all of the study guide for heritage studies. They should be working on completing it today if they did nto finish in class. We will be reviewing them tomorrow and take the test Friday.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
This week is going to be a little crammed with the study guides and tests. Since we did not have school yesterday, all of the science had to be finished today. Both grades got the science study guide. The 5th graders did not have time to work on it in class because we also had to learn all of the lessons. There are only 8 items on the study guide that were not part of the vocabulary they did Friday. The 5th graders need to finish the study guides tonight. We had enough time and went over the science study guide for the 6th graders. We will review for both grades tomorrow.
5th graders got the first half of their heritage studies study guide today. They had some class time to work on it. They will get the 2nd half tomorrow and we will finish them up tomorrow. 6th grade also got their study guide today. We will finish them tomorrow. The test is Friday.
We had a chance to work math problems in class today. The 5th graders have some problems to complete in their textbook tonight as part of their practice. Both grades got worksheets with examples and step-by-step directions from each new lesson we learned last week. The math test is tomorrow and we will review over their practice worksheets before the test. Both grades should have the worksheets finished for the review tomorrow.
There is a small project I would like to work on with the 6th graders later this week. I will need some volunteers to help. If there are any 6th grade parents or guardians who would be available in the morning, please let me know so that I will know if we can do the project.
5th graders got the first half of their heritage studies study guide today. They had some class time to work on it. They will get the 2nd half tomorrow and we will finish them up tomorrow. 6th grade also got their study guide today. We will finish them tomorrow. The test is Friday.
We had a chance to work math problems in class today. The 5th graders have some problems to complete in their textbook tonight as part of their practice. Both grades got worksheets with examples and step-by-step directions from each new lesson we learned last week. The math test is tomorrow and we will review over their practice worksheets before the test. Both grades should have the worksheets finished for the review tomorrow.
There is a small project I would like to work on with the 6th graders later this week. I will need some volunteers to help. If there are any 6th grade parents or guardians who would be available in the morning, please let me know so that I will know if we can do the project.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
There is no school Monday due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
We have been able to cover a lot of new lessons in math this week because most of them were smaller lessons that built on each other. The students will get worksheets to practice on Tuesday and then we will have our test Wednesday.
Both grades got their science vocabulary today. That test will be Thursday. The 5th graders got to do a science project in class today. Since we just learned about windmills and wind turbines, we made our own little versions.
We will resume our heritage studies Tuesday and have our regularly scheduled test Friday.
We have been able to cover a lot of new lessons in math this week because most of them were smaller lessons that built on each other. The students will get worksheets to practice on Tuesday and then we will have our test Wednesday.
Both grades got their science vocabulary today. That test will be Thursday. The 5th graders got to do a science project in class today. Since we just learned about windmills and wind turbines, we made our own little versions.
We will resume our heritage studies Tuesday and have our regularly scheduled test Friday.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Today is the PTC meeting. It is important that as many parents as possible attend because the way you pay tuition is changing for the coming school year and will be explained at the meeting.
I know a lot of students like to bring sweets and baked goods when it is their birthday. We had some issues in class Monday when snacks were brought for lunch. I have no problem with students bringing a snack when it is their birthday, but they will not be able to have them during lunchtime anymore. We can either pass them out at snack recess or at the end of the day. Thank you for your cooperation.
Both grades had their science quiz today. We reviewed before they took it.
6th grade has a quiz in heritage studies tomorrow. We will resume our regular heritage studies schedule for both grades next week.
I know a lot of students like to bring sweets and baked goods when it is their birthday. We had some issues in class Monday when snacks were brought for lunch. I have no problem with students bringing a snack when it is their birthday, but they will not be able to have them during lunchtime anymore. We can either pass them out at snack recess or at the end of the day. Thank you for your cooperation.
Both grades had their science quiz today. We reviewed before they took it.
6th grade has a quiz in heritage studies tomorrow. We will resume our regular heritage studies schedule for both grades next week.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
There is a PTC meeting this Thursday. They will be discussing the new tuition management program for next year.
Both grades had their math tests today. They also have some homework in math to help bring up their test grades from last week. Even though the test was openbook, the grades were not so good. I want the students to get off to a good start this grading period, so they have problems to work as a graded assignment and they have the opportunity to correct what they missed on last week's test for bonus points. They need to correct or try to correct all that they missed or they will not get any of the bonus credit.
We did not have time for heritage studies in either class today. We should cover a little bit with the 5th graders this week, but they will not have a test or quiz on the information this week. 6th grade still has their quiz on Friday.
The information that the students need for their science quizzes this week come from the comprehension checks that they are working on and the vocabulary that they got Friday. There will not be a study guide this week.
Both grades had their math tests today. They also have some homework in math to help bring up their test grades from last week. Even though the test was openbook, the grades were not so good. I want the students to get off to a good start this grading period, so they have problems to work as a graded assignment and they have the opportunity to correct what they missed on last week's test for bonus points. They need to correct or try to correct all that they missed or they will not get any of the bonus credit.
We did not have time for heritage studies in either class today. We should cover a little bit with the 5th graders this week, but they will not have a test or quiz on the information this week. 6th grade still has their quiz on Friday.
The information that the students need for their science quizzes this week come from the comprehension checks that they are working on and the vocabulary that they got Friday. There will not be a study guide this week.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Finally it is starting to warm up, even if it's just a little bit! I hope everyone was able to be protected and kept safe over the extreme cold this past weekend.
We finally got to do our experiment for the 6th graders today. There was not enough time Friday because they went to the high school chapel and several students did not have jars. A parent brought extra, so some of the students were able to use that this morning. The experiment was to see how crystals form by making rock candy. We use a kool-aid mix to flavor them! It will take at least 7 days for enough of the water to dissolve and the crystals to form.
Since we had the experiment, we did not get to do anything else in science class for the 6th graders. for the 5th graders, we only had time to read over the lesson for today.
5th grade did not have time to cover heritage studies, so we will take care of it tomorrow and Wednesday. 6th graders started heritage studies and worked on a page in the worktext. They will not get a study guide this week and all information for the test will come from the worktext pages we will do this week.
Both grades began their practice worksheets for math today. I wrote out the explanation for everything we learned last week and had practice problems for them to do. Most students had time to finish or almost finish in class. I am checking the worksheets as part of the homework grade tomorrow. The math test is tomorrow.
Between Friday and today, some of the students received a certificate for a free kid's meal at Raisin' Cane's. The students got one if they have improved one letter grade on their report card in at least one of the classes I teach or maintained A's and A-B honor roll. They do expire in 30 days, though.
We finally got to do our experiment for the 6th graders today. There was not enough time Friday because they went to the high school chapel and several students did not have jars. A parent brought extra, so some of the students were able to use that this morning. The experiment was to see how crystals form by making rock candy. We use a kool-aid mix to flavor them! It will take at least 7 days for enough of the water to dissolve and the crystals to form.
Since we had the experiment, we did not get to do anything else in science class for the 6th graders. for the 5th graders, we only had time to read over the lesson for today.
5th grade did not have time to cover heritage studies, so we will take care of it tomorrow and Wednesday. 6th graders started heritage studies and worked on a page in the worktext. They will not get a study guide this week and all information for the test will come from the worktext pages we will do this week.
Both grades began their practice worksheets for math today. I wrote out the explanation for everything we learned last week and had practice problems for them to do. Most students had time to finish or almost finish in class. I am checking the worksheets as part of the homework grade tomorrow. The math test is tomorrow.
Between Friday and today, some of the students received a certificate for a free kid's meal at Raisin' Cane's. The students got one if they have improved one letter grade on their report card in at least one of the classes I teach or maintained A's and A-B honor roll. They do expire in 30 days, though.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
I would like to remind you of the policies that the elementary students have to follow. They are only allowed to wear tennis shoes in the appropriate colors. Especially now since it is so cold, they will be having P.E. in the gym. It is very important that they do not run around in there unless they are wearing tennis shoes. Also, with the cold weather, some of them have been wearing coats that are not school colors. They are allowed to have a regular coat ONLY while outside(dismissal or recess). They are not allowed to be worn in the classroom or anywhere inside of the school. For more specifics on the colors and styles allowed, please check your policies and procedures manual.
I gave the test folders to the students today, but I realized when I got to school that I had forgotten some of their quizzes from right before the Christmas break. I will give those to the students tomorrow, and just have them keep their test folders for an extra day until you are able to look at the other grades.
We finished the study guides in both grades for science. The test will be Thursday. For the 6th graders, we will be doing a small in class experiment this week. Each student will be responsible for bringing a small jar to class for it. A jar about 12-16 oz. will be big enough. The experiment will work better if the jar is taller. I will have more information for the students tomorrow.
We also finished the study guides for heritage studies today. We will have a little more work to do tomorrow, and then will have our test on Friday.
Both grades had an openbook math worksheet today. It is counting as a 100 point test grade. We reviewed yesterday and also practiced some more problems before the test. The 6th graders did not have much time, so I picked up the worksheets and they will have only a short time more to finish tomorrow.
I gave the test folders to the students today, but I realized when I got to school that I had forgotten some of their quizzes from right before the Christmas break. I will give those to the students tomorrow, and just have them keep their test folders for an extra day until you are able to look at the other grades.
We finished the study guides in both grades for science. The test will be Thursday. For the 6th graders, we will be doing a small in class experiment this week. Each student will be responsible for bringing a small jar to class for it. A jar about 12-16 oz. will be big enough. The experiment will work better if the jar is taller. I will have more information for the students tomorrow.
We also finished the study guides for heritage studies today. We will have a little more work to do tomorrow, and then will have our test on Friday.
Both grades had an openbook math worksheet today. It is counting as a 100 point test grade. We reviewed yesterday and also practiced some more problems before the test. The 6th graders did not have much time, so I picked up the worksheets and they will have only a short time more to finish tomorrow.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Welcome back from the Christmas Break! I hope everyone enjoyed their time off and were able to relax. They stuck me in the hospital for three nights right before the break. I was so upset to not be here for the last days and to have to miss the Christmas Program. I'm doing a lot better now and have barely any trace of the bronchitis and asthmatic flairs. Thanks for the prayers and concerns.
We are getting right back to our regular schedule of graded assignments this week. For both grades, we reviewed over the math lessons they had learned while I was gone. Tomorrow, they will have an open book worksheet to complete for a grade.
Both grades received the science study guides today. 6th grade completed most of the vocabulary for it and we will wrap it up tomorrow. 5th grade did not have time to work on it, but we will complete it tomorrow.
We started the study guides for heritage studies today. We will have our usual Friday test this week and will have all the material finished by Wednesday. the 6th graders have a worktext page to complete for homework. They may need a computer, atlas, or encycopedia to finish the map on the page.
We are getting right back to our regular schedule of graded assignments this week. For both grades, we reviewed over the math lessons they had learned while I was gone. Tomorrow, they will have an open book worksheet to complete for a grade.
Both grades received the science study guides today. 6th grade completed most of the vocabulary for it and we will wrap it up tomorrow. 5th grade did not have time to work on it, but we will complete it tomorrow.
We started the study guides for heritage studies today. We will have our usual Friday test this week and will have all the material finished by Wednesday. the 6th graders have a worktext page to complete for homework. They may need a computer, atlas, or encycopedia to finish the map on the page.
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