Girls work together to problem solve!
Two Heads Are Better Than One.
Finding points to argue their side in the debate!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Working Together as a Team!
Girls work together to problem solve! Two Heads Are Better Than One. Finding points to argue their side in the debate!
Newsletter for the Week of: January 31-February 4th
Week of: January 31, 2011
Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Here are the reminders and lessons for the upcoming week. Tuesday we are having a read-in, students may bring in blankets and pillows. They may also bring in a small snack and drink if they would like to. Please turn in Trade Fair permission slips as soon as you can, this way your child can begin their advertisement or creating their item to trade. Thursday will be our talent show, if you have a child participating please have them bring in any items or props needed to perform.
Reading: We are reading, a chapter book, “Tuck Everlasting.” This week we will be creating story maps, prediction charts, and pictures of setting. We will have a short quiz on Tuesday covering chapters 10-15. I will lend my books to any student who would like to study Monday night, but they will be responsible for their book. This quarter includes an AR test and summary (DUE FRIDAY), in addition to a book report and presentation. (Due in March)
Math: I will be encouraging students to bring their math home every night. If you have time please have your child explain the concepts to you. We will begin graphing this week. We will learn about taking surveys, collecting data, and putting data into various types of graphs. We are also, revisiting and adding onto long division.
Science: We will continue this week with Animal Systems. We will have a short quiz on Wednesday about the circulatory and respiratory systems. We will focus on the digestive and excretory systems this week.
Social Studies: This week we are working on learning about settlers coming to North America. We will focus on the point of view of Native Americans as well as, new colonists. We will discuss hardships of people and learn about why trading was so vital to help people survive.
English/Writing: This week our spelling list will be created by the class, focusing on words that students did not know the meaning of. We will define these words this week, and work on their meanings as well as, spelling. The test Friday will ask for both spelling and meaning of words. Last week the students did very well on this task. We will finish advertising techniques and will begin on writing techniques such as, understanding your audience, taking a position, and understanding paragraphs.
Religion: Students will see Ms. Piechoki for religion.
Centers: There will not be a center this week. I will be strongly encouraging students to read books for their book report and AR test and summary. Please have students bring books to class each day.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email. God bless you.
Miss Blanton
Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Here are the reminders and lessons for the upcoming week. Tuesday we are having a read-in, students may bring in blankets and pillows. They may also bring in a small snack and drink if they would like to. Please turn in Trade Fair permission slips as soon as you can, this way your child can begin their advertisement or creating their item to trade. Thursday will be our talent show, if you have a child participating please have them bring in any items or props needed to perform.
Reading: We are reading, a chapter book, “Tuck Everlasting.” This week we will be creating story maps, prediction charts, and pictures of setting. We will have a short quiz on Tuesday covering chapters 10-15. I will lend my books to any student who would like to study Monday night, but they will be responsible for their book. This quarter includes an AR test and summary (DUE FRIDAY), in addition to a book report and presentation. (Due in March)
Math: I will be encouraging students to bring their math home every night. If you have time please have your child explain the concepts to you. We will begin graphing this week. We will learn about taking surveys, collecting data, and putting data into various types of graphs. We are also, revisiting and adding onto long division.
Science: We will continue this week with Animal Systems. We will have a short quiz on Wednesday about the circulatory and respiratory systems. We will focus on the digestive and excretory systems this week.
Social Studies: This week we are working on learning about settlers coming to North America. We will focus on the point of view of Native Americans as well as, new colonists. We will discuss hardships of people and learn about why trading was so vital to help people survive.
English/Writing: This week our spelling list will be created by the class, focusing on words that students did not know the meaning of. We will define these words this week, and work on their meanings as well as, spelling. The test Friday will ask for both spelling and meaning of words. Last week the students did very well on this task. We will finish advertising techniques and will begin on writing techniques such as, understanding your audience, taking a position, and understanding paragraphs.
Religion: Students will see Ms. Piechoki for religion.
Centers: There will not be a center this week. I will be strongly encouraging students to read books for their book report and AR test and summary. Please have students bring books to class each day.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email. God bless you.
Miss Blanton
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Reading Requirements for 3rd Quarter
Hello! I just wanted to inform all parents of the requirements in reading this quarter. One is their AR test and summary on a book of at least four points. This will be due: February 4, 2011.
The second requirement is on any chapter book of their choice. The students will have a book report form and creative presentation for their second book. This will be due: March 3, 2011.
A detailed note will be going home on Tuesday, with all of the information needed to complete these two assignments. I hope everyone is having a blessed new year.
The second requirement is on any chapter book of their choice. The students will have a book report form and creative presentation for their second book. This will be due: March 3, 2011.
A detailed note will be going home on Tuesday, with all of the information needed to complete these two assignments. I hope everyone is having a blessed new year.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
Newsletter- January 10th
Parents: At this time I have been sending out 5th grade newsletters via email. If you have not been receiving the newsletter in your email please email me. This way I can have your email address, and I can add it to my updated list.
My email address is: kblanton@saintpius-x.org
Thank you.
My email address is: kblanton@saintpius-x.org
Thank you.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Welcome Back & Happy New Year!
Hello everyone and welcome back! I hope all of you enjoyed your holidays! I would love to thank everyone again for the gifts and donations given to our class for our Christmas Party! We had a lovely time, and the Secret Santa exchange was so much fun! I was pleased to hear only positive comments from the substitute upon my arrival. Well done to our students!
A few reminders for the end of the second term are: The Planet Pamphlet is due January 14th, and that is also the last day of the quarter. Please refer to gradelink to see if there are any missing papers or papers that can be fixed and have them turned into me by Friday the 14th.
We also have Scholastic book orders due: January 28th. You may order online using the same classroom code as previously in the year.
In the third quarter we will be working on writing business letters, book reports, and have an AR test and summary requirement. I look forward to beginning our third quarter!
A few reminders for the end of the second term are: The Planet Pamphlet is due January 14th, and that is also the last day of the quarter. Please refer to gradelink to see if there are any missing papers or papers that can be fixed and have them turned into me by Friday the 14th.
We also have Scholastic book orders due: January 28th. You may order online using the same classroom code as previously in the year.
In the third quarter we will be working on writing business letters, book reports, and have an AR test and summary requirement. I look forward to beginning our third quarter!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Just A Bit of Fun
Baby Coney-2 pounds!
The class looked adorable in their pajamas for the Make-A-Wish day! From woolly robes, to fuzzy slippers, the class came to school more than comfortable on Friday! Thank you for all of your donations!
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