Homework 4/28/11

• Language Arts:  Worksheet Practice 74 (using commas in sentences)
• Math:  Study for test on decimals (Chapter 23 in text - several students took their textbooks home to study.)
• Spelling:  Write the words missed on the practice test 5 times each
• Reading:  Read for 15 minutes

The students did a terrific job on their play presentations!  I'm glad that quite a few parents were able to come and enjoy their work.

Update and Homework 4/27/11

Remember our play presentations:  tomorrow at 1:30 pm!
See you here!

Homework

• Math: Worksheet P133 (comparing decimal numbers)
• Spelling:  Forwards/backwards words
• Reading: Read for 15 minutes

There is a reading test tomorrow, as well as a practice spelling test.
That's all!

Homework 4/26/11

I hope everyone had a wonderful 4 day break!

• Language Arts:  Worksheet Practice 73 (adverbs that tell when and where)
• Math: Worksheet P132 (comparing decimal numbers)
• Spelling:  Write words 3 times in cursive or 10 times in print
• Reading:  Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Spelling Lists 4/25/11

List 1

1. further
2. serious
3. doubt
4. condition
5. government
6. govern
7. opinion
8. onion
9. union
10. companion
11. million
12. behavior
13. believe
14. system

List 2

1. further
2. serious
3. doubt
4. condition
5. govern
6. opinion
7. onion
8. union
9. million
10. behavior
11. believe
12. holes
13. hotel
14. iron

Update 4/21/11

Just a reminder that there will be no school Friday (4/22/11) or Monday (4/25/11) for our Spring Recess.

Mark you calendar, however, for Thursday, April 28 -- our class will be presenting the plays they have been working on for the last few weeks.  Everyone took home a letter that gives all the details.  I do hope to see you there!

Homework 4/20/11

• Language Arts:  Worksheet Practice 72 (adverbs that tell how)
• Math: 
• Worksheet P131 (reading and writing decimals to hundredths)
• Worksheet P142 (measuring using metric units for length)
• Spelling:  Write the words missed 5 times each
• Reading:  Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Homework 4/19/11

• Math:  Worksheet P130 (decimal hundredths)
• Spelling:  Write words in ABC/ZYX order
• Reading:  Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Homework 4/18/11

• Language Arts:  Worksheet Practice 71 (adverbs)
• Math:
• Worksheet P129 (decimal fractions)
• Worksheet P141 (metric measures)
• Spelling:  Write words in cursive 3 times each or in print 10 times each
• Reading:  Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Spelling Lists 4/18/11

List 1

1. supply
2. assist
3. difference
4. examination
5. examine
6. particular
7. affair
8. course
9. coarse
10. neither
11. local
12. marriage
13. marry
14. carriage
15. carry

List 2

1. supply
2. assist
3. difference
4. examine
5. affair
6. course
7. coarse
8. neither
9. local
10. marry
11. carry
12. forest
13. freeze
14. gentle
15. grow

Update 4/13/11

We had a great first day of AIMS testing today.  I think most students found the tests not as difficult as they had imagined.  We wrapped up the day with some pretty neat fun activities, including an extra recess, so the students in general felt it was an "okay" day.

We had several students absent. These students will need to make up the AIMS test later.  It is important that they return to school as soon as possible, so that they can finish as much of the test as they can this week.

Again, no homework for this week!
Have a great evening,
Ms. Shrader

Update -- No Homework -- 4/12/11

As this is AIMS week, there will be no homework for this entire week.  AIMS is a test that covers an entire year's worth of learning objectives, so last minute studying probably won't help much, if at all.  Better strategies for doing well on the test are:

• Get plenty of good rest the night before (go to bed a little early, if possible)
• Get a good breakfast
• Practice ways to relax (for those who get nervous about tests)

These are strategies that can help a student to recall all the things that they already know.

In addition to doing the AIMS test, we will also be working on several projects -- one involving a production that parents will certainly be invited to attend!  In many ways, this is one of the most enjoyable weeks of the school year, in my opinion.

If you have questions or concerns about AIMS or this week, please do not hesitate to email me at dshrader@hesglendale.org .

Thanks!
Ms. Shrader

Homework 4/6/11

• Spelling:  Write words in ABC/ZYX order
• Reading:  Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Homework 4/5/11

• Math:
• Worksheet PS117 (Customary Units for weight)
• Study for quiz on customary units for capacity
• Spelling:  Write words 3 times each in cursive or 10 times each in print
• Reading:  Read for 15 minutes

That's all!

Spelling Lists 4/4/11

List 1

1. release
2. resign
3. reveal
4. sleeve
5. soldier
6. summary
7. sum
8. sword
9. tomatoes
10. tomato
11. often
12. motion
13. theater
14. improvement
15. improve
16. century
17. cent
18. total
19. mention
20. arrive

List 2

1. release
2. sleeve
3. soldier
4. summary
5. sum
6. sword
7. tomatoes
8. tomato
9. often
10. motion
11. improve
12. century
13. cent
14. total
15. arrive
16. contract
17. deal
18. almost
19. brought
20. bring

Homework 4/4/11

• Math
• Worksheet PS114 (US customary measures - length)
• Worksheet: Listing possible outcomes - Problem 3
• Reading:  Read for 15 minutes
• Notes:  April Scholastic Book Club catalogs were handed out today.  Orders are due Friday, April 8.

That's all!