Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Homework 3/30/11

  • Math:  Division facts - page 64 (handout) #1-12
  • Spelling:  Forwards/backwards words
  • Reading:  Read for 15 minutes
That's all!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Homework 3/29/11

  • Language Arts:  Address a sample envelope
  • Spelling:  Write words 3 times each in cursive or 8 times each in print
  • Reading:  Read for 15 minutes
  • Notes: 
    • We still need paper towel rolls (the cardboard roll) for a science project.
    • Conference schedule notices went home today and need to be returned tomorrow.
That's all!

Monday, March 28, 2011

Spelling Lists 3/28/11

List 1
  1. forgotten
  2. forgot
  3. gigantic
  4. giant
  5. guide
  6. hurrying
  7. hurried
  8. hurry
  9. knowledge
  10. know
  11. lawyer
  12. paragraph
  13. patient
  14. patience
  15. pianist
  16. pianos
  17. piano
  18. pickles
  19. pickle
  20. prisoner
List 2
  1. forgotten
  2. forgot
  3. giant
  4. guide
  5. hurrying
  6. hurried
  7. hurry
  8. know
  9. lawyer
  10. patient
  11. pianos
  12. piano
  13. pickles
  14. pickle
  15. prisoner
  16. recover
  17. mountain
  18. speak
  19. past
  20. might

Homework 3/28/11

  • Math:
    • Complete #1-15 3-digit subtraction handout (page 19)
    • Problem 5 Balancing Blocks (handout)
  • Reading:  Read for 15 minutes
  • Notes:  Bring cardboard roll from a paper towel roll (for a science project)
That's all!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Homework 3/17/11

  • Reading:  Read for 15 minutes
  • Notes:  Conference notices went home today.  Please sign (anywhere) and return the notice, even if there is no conference required (so that I know you got the notice and you agree)
  • Field trip tomorrow -- bring water bottle, lunch, hat, and wear comfortable walking shoes.  It's going to be a great day!
Thanks!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Homework 3/16/11

  • Spelling:  Write the words missed 5 times each
  • Reading:  Read for 15 minutes
  • Notes:  Picture day tomorrow!  Students may wear regular clothes for the day for pictures, so long as the clothes meet with the overall dress code.
That's all!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Homework 3/15/11

  • Spelling:  Forwards/backwards words
  • Reading:  Read for 15 minutes
  • Notes:  Permission forms and money for the field trip are due tomorrow, Wednesday, March 16.
That's all!

Monday, March 14, 2011

Homework 3/14/11

  • Math:  Several students are writing their 3x and 4x tables 5 times each.
  • Spelling:  Write words 3 times each in cursive or 10 times each in print
  • Reading:  Read for 15 minutes
  • Notes:  Picture day is Thursday, 3/17/11 -- order sheets went home today!
That's all!

Spelling Lists 3/14/11

List 1
  1. comparison
  2. compare
  3. controlled
  4. control
  5. debts
  6. disaster
  7. eager
  8. enemy
  9. example
  10. excitement
  11. exciting
  12. excite
  13. fierce
  14. flew
  15. flies
  16. fly
List 2
  1. compare
  2. control
  3. debts
  4. disaster
  5. eager
  6. enemy
  7. example
  8. exciting
  9. excite
  10. flew
  11. flies
  12. fly
  13. ticket
  14. account
  15. driven
  16. real

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Homework 3/10/11

  • Math:  Which Floor - Problem 3 (logic problem)
  • Spelling:  Write the words missed on the pretest 7 times each
  • Reading: 
    • Complete main idea and details chart for "Yippee-Yay" -- round-up and trail drive parts.
    • Comprehension test "Yippee-Yay" tomorrow
    • Read for 15 minutes
That's all!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Homework 3/9/11

  • Spelling:  Write sentences with 10 of the spelling words (so that the meaning of the word is shown).
  • Reading:  Read for 15 minutes.
  • Notes:  For parents who would like to volunteer to be chaperones -- Pioneer Village charges $5 per adult, although the students only pay $4.  We do need chaperones! 
That's all!

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Homework 3/8/11

  • Math:  Mini-movers Problems 5 and 6 (Handout - logic problems)
  • Spelling:  Write spelling words 3 times each in cursive or 10 times each in print.
  • Reading:  Read for 15 minutes
  • Notes:  Field trip permission forms went home today for our trip to Pioneer Arizona Living History Village on Friday, March 18.  The cost will be $4 per student. Permission forms and money are due no later than Wednesday, March 16.  Chaperones are needed, so if you are able to provide this service, please fill in on the appropriate place on the permission form.  Thank you!
That's all!

Monday, March 7, 2011

Homework 3/7/11

  • Math:  Mini-movers Problems 1 and 2 (handout - logic problems)
  • Reading:  Read for 15 minutes
That's all!

Spelling Lists 3/7/11

List 1
  1. consider
  2. against
  3. again
  4. complete
  5. search
  6. treasure
  7. popular
  8. \interest
  9. advice
  10. advise
  11. American
  12. America
  13. bargain
  14. beneath
  15. beyond
  16. broken
  17. broke
  18. break
  19. cocoa
  20. collar
List 2
  1. against
  2. again
  3. search
  4. treasure
  5. interest
  6. advice
  7. advise
  8. American
  9. America
  10. beyond
  11. broken
  12. broke
  13. break
  14. cocoa
  15. collar
  16. paid
  17. pay
  18. enter
  19. railroad
  20. unable

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Homework 3/3/11

  • Math:  Hidden Numbers, Problems 5 and 6 (handout - simple logic problems)
  • Spelling:  Write the words missed 5 times each
  • Reading:  Read for 15 minutes
  • Reminder:  Book orders are due tomorrow, 3/4/11, for the March Lucky catalog.
That's all.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Homework 3/2/11

  • Math:  Hidden numbers  problems 1 and 2 (logic and computation -- handout)
  • Spelling:  Write words in ABC/ZYX order
  • Reading:  Read for 15 minutes
  • Social Studies project due tomorrow (Friday at the latest!)
  • Book orders (March Lucky catalog) due Friday, 3/4/11
That's all!

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Homework 3/1/11

  • Math:  Most will be retaking the test on perimeter and area (Chapter 26) tomorrow
  • Spelling:  Write spelling words in cursive 3 times or in print 5 times
  • Reading:  Read for 15 minutes
  • Notes:  Book orders (March) due Friday, March 4, 2011.
That's all!