First & foremost, have a fantastic Thanksgiving and holiday break!
Second, don't forget that book reports are due on Monday, Dec. 1 ~ the day we return to school.
The due date for the Classification of Living Things flipbooks has been moved to Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Finally, make-up assignment packets went home today with the students who needed them.
See you in a week!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thank you!
My deepest gratitude to all of you who contributed to making our Thanksgiving feast such a huge success ~ whether you sent food, helped set up, serve, clean up, or all of the above! The students had a wonderful time!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Thanksgiving Feast
It looks like our feast is on. Several parents contacted me today and said they would bring food. So far, the only items I'm fairly sure are being sent are macaroni & cheese, cupcakes, desserts, and drinks. One parent has volunteered to send in several dishes, but didn't specify. Anything you can supply to help feed 24 hungry students and assorted parents would be appreciate.
Thank you,
Mrs. Pede
(Also, if you read this blog and do not receive emails from me, please get me your email address by emailing me at robinpede@yahoo.com or Robin.Pede@imagineschools.com. Thanks ~ )
Thank you,
Mrs. Pede
(Also, if you read this blog and do not receive emails from me, please get me your email address by emailing me at robinpede@yahoo.com or Robin.Pede@imagineschools.com. Thanks ~ )
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Updates ~
1. Please note the updates to this week's math homework.
2. (Sent via email earlier this evening) Due to the lack of parental response to the 5th grade Thanksgiving feast, we will not be able to have a team wide celebration as we don't believe there will be enough food for all students and parents who may attend.
We could still have a celebration for our class if enough of you can volunteer to contribute food and supplies. Since we will not be working with the other classes, we will need meats or main dishes, side dishes, desserts, drinks, & paper products. Please let me know by tomorrow if you are interested in taking part in this event.
Thanks ~
Mrs. Pede
2. (Sent via email earlier this evening) Due to the lack of parental response to the 5th grade Thanksgiving feast, we will not be able to have a team wide celebration as we don't believe there will be enough food for all students and parents who may attend.
We could still have a celebration for our class if enough of you can volunteer to contribute food and supplies. Since we will not be working with the other classes, we will need meats or main dishes, side dishes, desserts, drinks, & paper products. Please let me know by tomorrow if you are interested in taking part in this event.
Thanks ~
Mrs. Pede
Math Tutoring Cancelled for Tuesday, Nov. 18
My apologies ~ this week's math tutoring has been cancelled.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Dear Parents ~
Can you believe the holiday season is already upon us? This year is just flying by! I know the students are going to enjoy being out of school next week as we celebrate Thanksgiving. However, please note that students are being given homework to complete over the next week’s break.
Now, for a few more reminders and a news flash (which many of you have already received via email).
First, the new dismissal procedures are working very effectively. The cars are moving through the pick-up line very quickly, although there was a back-up Friday because of the rain. Because this procedure has cut the time it takes to pick up students, dismissal is now officially over at 3:30 p.m. Students who are not picked up by 3:30 are being sent to ASP (and I believe there is a fee of $15 for each day students have to be sent to the program).
Second, picture retake day is Friday, Nov. 21, so don’t forget to send in your payment if you want to purchase a portrait packet.
Third, although there was no signature line on the Progress Reports that went home on Friday, I’d appreciate if you would sign them and send them back ~ or send or email a note stating that you’ve received your student’s report.
Finally, the 5th Grade team will be celebrating Thanksgiving with a team feast this Friday and our class is responsible for bringing side dishes to accompany the meats Ms. Mac's students are contributing and the desserts Ms. Taylor's class will be bringing. The feast will be held in our classrooms and is scheduled to begin at 12:30 (which is our regular lunch time). You are all welcome to join us and have lunch with your student. (So be sure to send enough food!).
Working together for student success,
Mrs. Pede
Now, for a few more reminders and a news flash (which many of you have already received via email).
First, the new dismissal procedures are working very effectively. The cars are moving through the pick-up line very quickly, although there was a back-up Friday because of the rain. Because this procedure has cut the time it takes to pick up students, dismissal is now officially over at 3:30 p.m. Students who are not picked up by 3:30 are being sent to ASP (and I believe there is a fee of $15 for each day students have to be sent to the program).
Second, picture retake day is Friday, Nov. 21, so don’t forget to send in your payment if you want to purchase a portrait packet.
Third, although there was no signature line on the Progress Reports that went home on Friday, I’d appreciate if you would sign them and send them back ~ or send or email a note stating that you’ve received your student’s report.
Finally, the 5th Grade team will be celebrating Thanksgiving with a team feast this Friday and our class is responsible for bringing side dishes to accompany the meats Ms. Mac's students are contributing and the desserts Ms. Taylor's class will be bringing. The feast will be held in our classrooms and is scheduled to begin at 12:30 (which is our regular lunch time). You are all welcome to join us and have lunch with your student. (So be sure to send enough food!).
Working together for student success,
Mrs. Pede
Homework ~ Nov. 17-28
Monday, Nov. 17
1. Vocabulary/ Spelling: Copy the focus words and definitions from Lessons 1-3. B. Create a fill-in-in-the-blank or comprehension question using the each of the focus words from Lessons 1-3.
2. Math: Measure or estimate the length and width of the room you want to make over and draw it on the grid paper provided.
3. Language Arts: Complete final draft of your personal narrative, “My Best Day Ever.”
4. Science: Complete 1-5 from How Plants and Animals Are Different.
5. Reading: Read for twenty minutes and complete Home Reading Log. B. Work on book report.
6. Complete PMP if necessary (ADD 34 & Plural Nouns, pg. 7).
Tuesday, Nov. 18
1. Vocabulary/ Spelling: Copy the focus words and definitions from Lessons 4-7. B. Create a fill-in-in-the-blank or comprehension question using each of the focus words from Lessons 4-7.
2. Math: Complete #1-5 on the "Area & Perimeter -- Room Makeover" handout you were given today.
3. Language Arts: Complete page 26 in Language Arts Practice Book.
4. Science: Begin organizing information and finding / drawing pictures for the Classification of Living Things flipbook.
5. Reading: Read for twenty minutes and complete Home Reading Log. B. Work on book report.
6. Complete PMP if necessary (ADD 35 & Plural Nouns, pg. 8).
Wednesday, Nov. 19
1. Vocabulary/ Spelling: Copy the focus words and definitions from Lessons 8-10. B. Create a fill-in-in-the-blank or comprehension question using each of the focus words from Lessons 8-10.
2. Math: Complete #6-7 (a & b) on "... Room Makeover" handout.
3. Language Arts: Complete page 27 in Language Arts Practice Book.
4. Science: Pre-read the questions for Five Kinds of Vertebrates, then read and highlight important information. B. Work on the Classification of Living Things flipbook.
5. Reading: Read for twenty minutes and complete Home Reading Log. B. Work on book report.
6. Complete PMP if necessary (ADD 36 & Discovering Nouns 12).
Thursday, Nov. 20
1. Vocabulary/ Spelling: Use syllabication to create 3 spelling pyramids for this week’s words and study for your vocabulary - spelling tests. (KNOW the definitions and how they are used!)
2. Math: Complete #8-9a on the "...Room Makeover" handout.
3. Language Arts: Complete page 28 in Language Arts Practice Book.
4. Science: Answer the questions for Five Kinds of Vertebrates. B. Work on the Classification of Living Things flipbook.
5. Reading: Read for twenty minutes and complete Home Reading Log. B. Work on book report.
6. Complete PMP if necessary (Area and Perimeter of a Rectangle & Discovering Nouns 13).
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 24-28
1. Reading: Complete your book report (due Monday Dec. 1).
2. Science: Complete Classification of Living Things flipbook (due Monday Dec. 1).
1. Vocabulary/ Spelling: Copy the focus words and definitions from Lessons 1-3. B. Create a fill-in-in-the-blank or comprehension question using the each of the focus words from Lessons 1-3.
2. Math: Measure or estimate the length and width of the room you want to make over and draw it on the grid paper provided.
3. Language Arts: Complete final draft of your personal narrative, “My Best Day Ever.”
4. Science: Complete 1-5 from How Plants and Animals Are Different.
5. Reading: Read for twenty minutes and complete Home Reading Log. B. Work on book report.
6. Complete PMP if necessary (ADD 34 & Plural Nouns, pg. 7).
Tuesday, Nov. 18
1. Vocabulary/ Spelling: Copy the focus words and definitions from Lessons 4-7. B. Create a fill-in-in-the-blank or comprehension question using each of the focus words from Lessons 4-7.
2. Math: Complete #1-5 on the "Area & Perimeter -- Room Makeover" handout you were given today.
3. Language Arts: Complete page 26 in Language Arts Practice Book.
4. Science: Begin organizing information and finding / drawing pictures for the Classification of Living Things flipbook.
5. Reading: Read for twenty minutes and complete Home Reading Log. B. Work on book report.
6. Complete PMP if necessary (ADD 35 & Plural Nouns, pg. 8).
Wednesday, Nov. 19
1. Vocabulary/ Spelling: Copy the focus words and definitions from Lessons 8-10. B. Create a fill-in-in-the-blank or comprehension question using each of the focus words from Lessons 8-10.
2. Math: Complete #6-7 (a & b) on "... Room Makeover" handout.
3. Language Arts: Complete page 27 in Language Arts Practice Book.
4. Science: Pre-read the questions for Five Kinds of Vertebrates, then read and highlight important information. B. Work on the Classification of Living Things flipbook.
5. Reading: Read for twenty minutes and complete Home Reading Log. B. Work on book report.
6. Complete PMP if necessary (ADD 36 & Discovering Nouns 12).
Thursday, Nov. 20
1. Vocabulary/ Spelling: Use syllabication to create 3 spelling pyramids for this week’s words and study for your vocabulary - spelling tests. (KNOW the definitions and how they are used!)
2. Math: Complete #8-9a on the "...Room Makeover" handout.
3. Language Arts: Complete page 28 in Language Arts Practice Book.
4. Science: Answer the questions for Five Kinds of Vertebrates. B. Work on the Classification of Living Things flipbook.
5. Reading: Read for twenty minutes and complete Home Reading Log. B. Work on book report.
6. Complete PMP if necessary (Area and Perimeter of a Rectangle & Discovering Nouns 13).
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 24-28
1. Reading: Complete your book report (due Monday Dec. 1).
2. Science: Complete Classification of Living Things flipbook (due Monday Dec. 1).
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