Hello! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Last Friday, I sent home every student's homework grade for parents to sign and return. As I greet my little darlings this morning, it seems as if most failed to show this grade to their parents. Please make sure to ask about, and sign, your child's agenda or note. It is important, now more than ever, to complete homework reading. There will be fewer grades this quarter due to testing and review, homework will count more than it usually does. We will continue reviewing and working on our Native American project this week. All students should carry a book with them at all times for quiet reading. I will no longer accept Competitive Edge for homework.All pages have been assigned, we are using the books for review in class. Students who are struggling should continue to reread and work in these books. Homework is due daily and it's to read and write a summary of what the student read. We will begin writing the final book report essay next Monday, the 7th of May. All books should be read by Friday the 4th of May.
Progress reports go home next week (May 9). Many students are struggling right now. I have put a new page on my blog titled "Discussion Page". Students may answer questions and respond (thoughtfully) to their classmates discussion for extra credit.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Week of April 23
Hey everyone, Hope all is well! The Talent Show was another rousing success. If you missed it, you missed something special!
With the testing schedule in constant flux, it has become really difficult to create and maintain due dates, and for that, I apologize. The tentative due date for the final book report, which will be written in class, in May 18. I may have to shift it around but I am aiming for that week or the next. Please complete projects at home and have them ready to go that week. I will be more flexible with this than I have been in the past due to testing.
Homework is to read for 30 minutes and write a summary for all students. I HIGHLY recommend taking some extra time and reviewing the Competitive Edge book. We will work on it in class, so students should have the book with them everyday.
We are beginning a mini-unit on Native American Indians in class. Students are assigned an area in North America and they are to select a tribe based in that area. There are several activities associated with this project and a rubric, please ask to see it.
If anyone took pictures the night of the Talent Show, I would love to see them!
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Week of April 16
Is everyone ready to go back to work!? I had a wonderful, restful spring break and I hope everyone else did too! Whether we like it or not, it's time to return to work and finish out this year. And that means...testing time is upon us!
EOG Tests for 5th grade will occur the 3rd week of May (15th-18th)Remember, 5th graders have 4 days of testing this year, due to the science exam. 5A and 5B will begin serious work preparing for these tests. Please make sure your student has completed as many pages as possible in their Competitive Edge book, we will use it to review. 5C will also practice test-taking skills and review, using the pre-EOG booklets they used to test with in February.
This week and next, Neuse and the rest of the state will be field testing for the Common Core curriculum that is to be implemented next year. This means, students will be taking mock-EOG's that cover material from the common core to see how well students are doing with regards to the new curriculum. I don't have a finalized schedule yet, so I am not sure when 5th grade will be testing. Please make sure your child is rested and well-fed for these tests. It is good practice for the actual tests.
There will be no new vocabulary this week but we will be reviewing words, roots, prefixes and suffixes. Homework is the same, reading and writing a summary or the final chapter in Competitive Edge. This will be the last week to get homework credit for Competitive Edge.
The Talent Show is this Friday, April 20th. We will have 2 rehearsals this week, one on Tuesday and a dress rehearsal on Thursday. I will be asking 4-5 responsible students to assist me this week and the night of the Talent Show. Helpers will be asked to wear a white dress shirt and dark pants to the show.
Tickets to the Neuse Charter Has Talent Show are available! Tickets are $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for students (before school in Brindle or Berner's room). Dinner will be available at the show and what a bargain it is! A hot-dog, chips and a soda for $3.00. Candy for $1.00. This is a fund-raiser for a variety of English department activities! The show begins at 5:30, intermission at about 6:30 for socializing and dinner and then final contestants will perform. There will be art displayed from Mrs. Layton's classes and the quilts and masks that our students worked on during Black History Month will also be proudly shown off! This will be a terrific event, please plan to attend.
Reminder: Your student should carry his/her book for the book report with them at all times! We will begin writing the essay in class next week, if the schedule allows.
Please keep an eye on the blog. We will probably have several schedule changes, due to testing, and I will post them here if they effect our students.
Picture Day April 18th
EOG Tests for 5th grade will occur the 3rd week of May (15th-18th)Remember, 5th graders have 4 days of testing this year, due to the science exam. 5A and 5B will begin serious work preparing for these tests. Please make sure your student has completed as many pages as possible in their Competitive Edge book, we will use it to review. 5C will also practice test-taking skills and review, using the pre-EOG booklets they used to test with in February.
This week and next, Neuse and the rest of the state will be field testing for the Common Core curriculum that is to be implemented next year. This means, students will be taking mock-EOG's that cover material from the common core to see how well students are doing with regards to the new curriculum. I don't have a finalized schedule yet, so I am not sure when 5th grade will be testing. Please make sure your child is rested and well-fed for these tests. It is good practice for the actual tests.
There will be no new vocabulary this week but we will be reviewing words, roots, prefixes and suffixes. Homework is the same, reading and writing a summary or the final chapter in Competitive Edge. This will be the last week to get homework credit for Competitive Edge.
The Talent Show is this Friday, April 20th. We will have 2 rehearsals this week, one on Tuesday and a dress rehearsal on Thursday. I will be asking 4-5 responsible students to assist me this week and the night of the Talent Show. Helpers will be asked to wear a white dress shirt and dark pants to the show.
Tickets to the Neuse Charter Has Talent Show are available! Tickets are $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for students (before school in Brindle or Berner's room). Dinner will be available at the show and what a bargain it is! A hot-dog, chips and a soda for $3.00. Candy for $1.00. This is a fund-raiser for a variety of English department activities! The show begins at 5:30, intermission at about 6:30 for socializing and dinner and then final contestants will perform. There will be art displayed from Mrs. Layton's classes and the quilts and masks that our students worked on during Black History Month will also be proudly shown off! This will be a terrific event, please plan to attend.
Reminder: Your student should carry his/her book for the book report with them at all times! We will begin writing the essay in class next week, if the schedule allows.
Please keep an eye on the blog. We will probably have several schedule changes, due to testing, and I will post them here if they effect our students.
Picture Day April 18th
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Week of April 2
Hello everyone! One more (4 day) week before spring break! I am ready for some rest and relaxation, as I'm sure you all are! This will be an exciting week at Neuse Charter, as our SACS visit will take place this week.
In class this week, we will continue with review, centers, and DEAR time. Students should bring their Competitive Edge books with them to class everyday, as we are selecting focus skills to discuss and review. Centers are designed to reinforce and introduce Language Arts and reading skills. Students will be writing persuasive arguments and letters to the editor. There will be no vocabulary this week, although we are continuing to search for and decode words from our DEAR books. Students are keeping a log of unknown vocab in their composition books to learn and use. Please make sure your student has the book they plan to use for the final book project.
Competitive Edge Homework for this week: pages 163-184, Practice Test 1: Remember to highlight answers!!!!!!
Speaking of which, I added a page of ideas for creative and fun project ideas!
Check them out!
The SACS committee will be visiting our school this week. We have all been working very diligently to prepare for this visit. Mrs. Vassar has been spearheading the effort and has put in many long hours to help prepare. Please be sure and give her a big "Thanks for all you do" when you see her.
In class this week, we will continue with review, centers, and DEAR time. Students should bring their Competitive Edge books with them to class everyday, as we are selecting focus skills to discuss and review. Centers are designed to reinforce and introduce Language Arts and reading skills. Students will be writing persuasive arguments and letters to the editor. There will be no vocabulary this week, although we are continuing to search for and decode words from our DEAR books. Students are keeping a log of unknown vocab in their composition books to learn and use. Please make sure your student has the book they plan to use for the final book project.
Competitive Edge Homework for this week: pages 163-184, Practice Test 1: Remember to highlight answers!!!!!!
Speaking of which, I added a page of ideas for creative and fun project ideas!
Check them out!
The SACS committee will be visiting our school this week. We have all been working very diligently to prepare for this visit. Mrs. Vassar has been spearheading the effort and has put in many long hours to help prepare. Please be sure and give her a big "Thanks for all you do" when you see her.
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