Homework Assignments

Tuesday, June 6, 2017:
FINAL POSTING FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR!
**Return all library books by Friday!
**WM Field Day (4th: 12:30 to 2:30) is TOMORROW!
**4th Grade Celebration ThursdayAfternoon (PTO provided lunch, games, yearbook signing) from 11:30 to 2:30.
**Friday is a full day of school!

Wednesday, May 31, 2017:
Read in your chapter books!  Look for any books at home to return to school!

4th Grade Unit 7 Math Test is TOMORROW!!

**Pop Up Museum trip to Glacier Creek is TOMORROW morning!  Do you have your object??

Family Hot Dog Lunch is TOMORROW at 11;30!


Tuesday, May 30, 2017:
Read in your chapter books!  Look for any books at home to return to school!

4th Grade Unit 7 Math Test on THURSDAY!

**Bring in Pop Up Museum Object TOMORROW!

Family Hot Dog Lunch on Thursday at 11:30 (optional)

Friday, May 26, 2017:
READING:  Read Book Club book and other chapter books!
MATH:  4th:  SB 293, 294, 295
REMINDERS:  Take Home Folder INSPECTION Tuesday!
                          Bring in Pop-Up Museum OBJECT!
                          Return all library books!!

Thursday, May 25, 2017:
READING:  Read Book Club book and other chapter book!
MATH:  4th:  SB 290, 291. 292
REMINDERS:  Please return all classroom and school library books!!
                          Bring in Pop-Up Museum Object by Tuesday, May 30!!

Wednesday, May 24, 2017:
READING:  Read Book Club book and other chapter book!
MATH:   4th:  SB 287, 288, 289
REMINDERS:  Please bring back any and all classroom books and LMC books from home!!

Tuesday, May 23, 2017:
**See notes from yesterday!  

Monday, May 22, 2017:
READING:  Read Book Club book for Wednesday - and your chapter book.
MATH:  4th:  SB 284, 285, 286 - due Wednesday.
REMINDERS:  We need 5 more Baby Pics!!!
                           POPE FARM PARK TRIP TOMORROW - 11:45 to 2:15
                           *** Dress appropriately for the weather!!!  Water Bottles okay!
                          Tuesday night: Parent meeting at Glacier Creek 6:00-7:00
                           7:15AM tomorrow - Last orchestra practice!

Friday, May 19, 2017:
READING:  Read your Book Club book for Monday - and your chapter book.
SCIENCE:  TEST on Monday!
MATH: 4th:  SB 282, 283 / HC 141-142
REMINDERS:  Baby Pictures - need 5
                          Pope Farm Park permission slips - need 2
                          Cave of the Mounds permission slips - need 3

Thursday, May 18, 2017:
READING:  Read your Book Club book for Friday - and your chapter book.
SPELLING:  Final test tomorrow!!
MATH:  4th:  SB 280-281
REMINDERS:  Baby Picture - need 7
                          Pope Farm park permission slip - need 3
                          Cave of the Mounds permission slip - due TOMORROW!
                          Orchestra Concert at 6:30 tonight at GC.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017:
READING:  Read your Book Club book for Thursday - and your chapter book.
SPELLING:  Practice!! Spelling Test on Friday!
MATH:  4th:  SB278 / HC149
REMINDERS:  Baby Picture - need 8
                          Pope Farm Park permission slip - need 4
                          Cave of the Mounds permission slip - due this Friday!! (with $2)
                          Orchestra Concert at GC  - Thursday night, 6:30

Tuesday, May 16, 2017:
READING:  Read your Book Club book for Wednesday - and your chapter book!
SPELLING:  Review your spelling words!
MATH:  4th:  Finish SB 274, 275, 276
REMINDERS:  Baby Picture - need 10!
                          Pope Farm Park permission slip - need 4!
                          Cave of the Mounds permission slip - due this Friday!! (with $2)
                          Hot Dog Picnic on June 1st - family reservations by this Friday!

Monday, May 15, 2017:
READING:  Read your Book Club book for Tuesday - and your chapter book!
SPELLING:  Review your spelling words!
MATH:  None for both groups tonight.
REMINDERS: Baby Picture!
                         Pope Farm Park permission slips!
                         Cave Permission Slips!
                         Orchestra tomorrow morning!

Friday, May 12, 2017:
READING:  Read your Book Club book for Monday - and also your other chapter book!
REMINDERS:  Baby Pictures!
                          Pope Farm Park Permission Slip!
                       
Thursday, May 11, 2017:
READING:  Read your Book Club Book and your other chapter book.
SPELLING:  Complete your Sp. Words 3X in Steno Tablet AND your Spelling Story in Thoughtful Logs for Friday 8:00am.
MATH:  Complete sheet with times tables for 4, 6, 7
REMINDERS:  Baby Pictures!!!
                          Pope Farm Park Permission Slips!
                          Tomorrow is the last day for May Book Orders
                          See info about Pop-Up Museum!

Wednesday, May 10, 2017:
READING:  Read your Book Club Book and your other chapter book.
MATH:  4th:  SB270
              5th:  None
REMINDERS:  Baby Picture due in!
                          May book orders due by end of Friday!
                          POPE FARM PARK Permission Slips due asap!

Tuesday, May 9, 2017:  TRACK MEET ALL DAY

Monday, May 8, 2017:
READING:  Read your Book Club book for next meeting on Wednesday!
MATH:  None for tomorrow or Wednesday.
REMINDERS;  Baby Picture due in!
                          May book orders due by end of Friday this week!
                          TRACK MEET TOMORROW - see list in Assignment Ntbks.

Friday, May 5, 2017:
READING: Read your Book Club book and your other chapter book!
MATH:  4th:  SB 263, 264-265, 266, 267 (mostly done in class)
SPELLING:  Test on list on Monday morning!!  Practice words!!!
REMINDERS:  May Scholastic book orders due May 12th.
                          TRACK MEET on Tuesday!
                          ***Bring in a baby picture!!!!!!!

Thursday, May 4, 2017:
READING:  Read your Book Club book and your other chapter book!
MATH:  4th:  SB 261
SPELLING:  Practice words - final test on Monday!
REMINDERS:  May Scholastic Book Orders are due May 12th!

Wednesday, May 3, 2017:
READING:  Read your Book Club book and your other chapter book!
MATH:  4th:  SB 255
SPELLING:  Practice words!!  Spelling Bee tomorrow / final test Friday or Monday.
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow:  Wear your Tie Dye Shirt!
                           May Scholastic Book Orders due:  May 12th  (last one!)

Tuesday, May 2, 2017:
READING:  Read your Book Club book and your other chapter book!
MATH:  4th:  SB253, and HC 131-132
SPELLING:  Practice words!!
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow:  Wear your favorite "team" clothing!

Monday, May 1, 2017:
READING:  Read your Book Club book (and other book, if time).
MATH:  4th:  HC 131-132 - do the best you can - we will go over it tomorrow.
SPELLING:  Spelling Story due tomorrow by 8am. Practice words!
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow:  Wear your favorite colors or outfit.

Friday, April 28, 2017:
READING:  Read your Book Club book AND your other chapter book!
MATH:  4th:  Some students will need to finish their Unit 6 test on Monday.
              5th:  none
SPELLING:  Practice words!!
REMINDERS:  Option:  Wear WM colors/clothes (red/black)

Thursday, April 27, 2017:
READING;  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 6 Final Test tomorrow (see pre-assessment to practice)
              5th:  none
SPELLING:  New list given today - practice words!!
REMINDERS:  Box Tops and Food for Pantry

Wednesday, April 26, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Use Pre-Assessment pages in Take Home Folders to review for Friday's Unit 6 Test.
              5th:  none
REMINDERS:  Box Tops and Food for Pantry

Tuesday, April 25, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Fix/practice/review items on Unit 6 Pre-Assessment for checking tomorrow.
              5th:  none
SPELLING:  Rewrite any missed words from yesterday's test 5x - due Wed. at 8am.
REMINDERS:  We still need FOUR Track Permission slips - due tomorrow!

Monday, April 24, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  HC 127, 128
              5th:  none
REMINDERS:  We need 6 more Track Slips!! All due on WEDNESDAY!
                          Orchestra tomorrow!

Friday, April 21, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  No pages for either group
SPELLING:  Review words over weekend - test on Monday!
REMINDERS:  Bring in Track Meet permission slips!!

Thursday, April 20, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  No pages for either group.
SPELLING:  Practice words - test on Monday!
REMINDERS:  We need 11 more Track Meet permission slips!
                          Tomorrow is our Reward Day!

Wednesday, April 19, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  HC 125, 125
              5th:  HC 131, 132
SPELLING:  Practice words!  Test date moved to next Monday!
REMINDERS:  See Track Meet info/permisson slip coming home today!
                          Signature due by 4/26 for Track Meet!
                          Friday is our next Reward Day!

Tuesday, April 18, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 239, 240
              5th:  none
SPELLING:  Practice words - test on Friday!
REMINDERS:  Track Meet info and permission slip coming home tomorrow!

Monday, April 17, 2017:
READING: Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  HC 123-124
              5th:  None
SPELLING:   Practice words for Friday test.
REMINDERS:  Stay tuned for 4TH GRADE TRACK MEET INFO AND SLIP!

Thursday, April 13, 2017:
READING:  Read your chapter book at least 30 minutes each day this weekend!
MATH:  None
SPELLING:  Practice words!
REMINDERS:  April Scholastic Book Orders will get submitted this evening.
                          NO school tomorrow!

Wednesday, April 12, 2017:
READING:  Read your chapter book at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 235
              5th:  None
SPELLING:  Practice Spelling Words!
REMINDERS:  April Scholastic Book Orders will be submitted Thursday evening!
                          NO School on Friday!!!

Tuesday, April 11, 2017:
READING:  Read your chapter book at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 234 #1,2 / HC 121, 122
              5th:  None
SPELLING: Practice words!
REMINDERS:  April Scholastic Book Orders due 4/13.
                          Tomorrow is the LAST day for Forward Exams!
                          NO school on Friday!

Monday, April 10, 2017:
READING:  Read your book at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th: SB 230, 231, 232
              5th:  ?
SPELLING:  Practice words!
REMINDERS:  April Scholastic Book Orders due 4/13.
                          Forward Exam Tuesday and Wednesday mornings - math.
       
Friday, April 7. 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 5 minutes each day this weekend!!
MATH:  no pages either group.
SPELLING; Practice words!!!
REMINDERS:  April Book Orders due by end of next Thursday, 4/13
                          Forward Exam next week Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

Thursday, April 6, 2017:
READING:  Read for at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th: no pages
              5th:  HC 121, 122
SPELLING:  By 8am tomorrow:  Write list 3X in Steno Tablet/ Write Spelling Story in Thoughtful Logs
REMINDERS:  Forward Exam Friday morning, and next week Tuesday/Wednesday morning.
                          April Scholastic Book Orders due by end of April 13th.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017:
READING:  Read for at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  No pages for either group tonight!
REMINDERS:  Forward Exams this week on Thursday AND Friday mornings
                          Forward Exams next week:  Tuesday and Wednesday (math)
                           April Scholastic Book Orders coming home today - due date 4/13!

Monday, April 3, 2017:
READING;  Read for 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB218 #1 / SB220
              5th:  ?
REMINDERS:  Art Goonies are due back on Wednesday - ready to stitch and stuff!
                          Forward Exam on mornings this week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday!

Thursday and Friday, March 23 and 24, 2017:
READING:  Read EACH DAY for at least 30 to 45 minutes!  "Get lost" in a GOOD story!
WRITING:  Goal:  Get Biography rough drafts completed - more editing to be done after break.
REMINDERS:  Art "Goonies" are to be stitched and ready for stuffing by class on April 5th!
                          Clean out Take Home Folders for inspection on Friday, the 24th.
                          Next Forward Exam:  Tuesday AM, April 4th.

Wednesday, March 22, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Complete any unfinished items on SB214, 215, 216 / HC114
               5th:  none
WRITING:  Complete typing of Biography rough draft
REMINDERS: Tomorrow is the Forward Exam Science - Session 2.
                         Art "Goonies" due back for stuffing by April 5th!
                         Friday is the final day to collect for "Hoops For Heart"

Tuesday, March 21, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30-45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  In yellow spiral, fill in ratio table (5 boxes)
               5th:  ?
WRITING:  Continue rough draft of Bio - due complete by Friday.
SCIENCE:  Unit Test is tomorrow - study notes!
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is the Forward Science Exam - Session 1.
                          Art Project (Goonies!) is due by April 5th back at school!

Monday, March 20, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB213
              5th:  none
WRITING:  Continue notes/rough draft work on Biographies.
SCIENCE:  Review notes in red folder - test on Wednesday!!
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is Day 2 of  Forward Exam!

Friday, March 17, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes each day this weekend!!!
MATH:  4th:  We start Unit 6 on Monday!
WRITING:  Continue to write rough draft from notes - complete this by next Friday!
SCIENCE:  Unit Test on Wednesday!  Study notes!
REMINDERS:  Forward Exam starts Monday morning - for 4 mornings next week.

Thursday, March 16, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  No assignment tonight - pre-assessment for unit 6 tomorrow in class.
              5th:  HC 113-114
SCIENCE:  All students must complete the REVIEW pages by 8am Friday!
WRITING:  Continue rough drafts on Biographies!
REMINDERS:  Wisconsin Forward Exam nest week Monday through Thursday.

Wednesday, March 15, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 5 Test TOMORROW!
              5th:  ?
WRITING: Students can continue to research/write rough drafts for bio anytime!
SCIENCE:  Final Unit Test coming up next week - TBA!
REMINDERS:  We are aiming to complete our Biographies by March 24th!

Tuesday, March 14, 2017:
Field Trip today!  See all notes for tomorrow below!  Orchestra Concert tonight at 6;30!

Monday, March 13, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  No pages tonight.  Review Day on Wednesday / Final Unit 5 Test on Thursday.
              5th:  none
WRITING:  We have begun our rough drafts on Google Classroom for our Biographies!
REMINDERS:  FIELD TRIP TOMORROW! Bring disposable lunch / cameras at own risk.
                          Orchestra Concert in WM Gym at 6:30 pm Tuesday night.

Friday, March 10, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes each day - chapter book or Bio research!
MATH:  4th:  Time on Monday to work on some review pages for Unit 5.  We will review on Monday and Wednesday, and take the Unit Test on Thursday!
               5th:  none
SPELLING:  Test on Monday!!
WRITING:  Any notes left to take???  We will start rough drafts of Bio's on Monday!
REMINDERS:  Tuesday:  Field Trip (disposable lunches!)
                                          March Scholastic Book Orders due by evening.

Thursday, March 9, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes: chapter book/biographies/note taking for Bio.
MATH;  4th:  SB 203 / 208
              5th:  HC 107, 108, 109, 110
SPELLING:  Practice words for Spelling Test on Monday!
WRITING:  Keep researching your biography!
REMINDERS:  Friday, 3/10:  WM Yearbook Orders due / Neon Night
                          Tuesday, 3/14:  Field Trip / March book orders due / 6:30 Orchestra Concert

Wednesday, March 8, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes in chapter book, biography, or research for Bio!
MATH:  4th:  SB 200 / HC 105-106
              5th:  HC 105-106
SPELLING: Practice those words!!!!!  Test (maybe?) Friday.
WRITING:  Continue reading, note-taking, and research on Biography!
REMINDERS:  March Scholastic Book Orders due 3/14
                          WM yearbook orders due 3/10
                          Field Trip next week on Tuesday, March 14th!

Tuesday, March 7, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes in chapter book, biography, or research for bio!
MATH:  4th:  SB 197 #1 / SB 199, all!
              5th:  none
SPELLING:  Practice words - test on Friday!
WRITING:  Continue reading, note-taking, and research on Biography!
REMINDERS:  March Scholastic Book Orders due 3/14!
                          WM yearbook orders due 3/10
                          Field Trip next week on Tuesday, March 14th!

Monday, March 6, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes in chapter book, biography or research for bio!
MATH:  4th:  SB 195-196 / HC 103-104
              5th:  HC 103 - 104
MUSIC:  Project due TOMORROW!
SPELLING:  Practice words - test by end of this week!
WRITING:  Continue reading, note-taking, and research on Biography!
REMINDERS:  March Scholastic book orders due 3/14
                          WM Yearbook orders due 3/10
                          Field Trip next week on Tuesday, 3/14!

Friday, March 3, 2017:
READING: Read each day this weekend!!!
MATH:  4th:  SB 193-194
               5th:  none
MUSIC:  Projects due by Tuesday, March 7!
SPELLING:  Practice new word list!
WRITING:  Option to continue research and note taking at home on Bio!
REMINDERS:  March Scholastic Book Orders due by March 14th!
                          Yearbook orders due by March 10th!
             
Thursday, March 2, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes - current chapter book or Biography
MATH:  4th:  SB 192 / HC 101-102
               5th:  none
MUSIC:  Projects due by March 7!!
SPELLING:  Practice new word list!
WRITING:  Option to continue research and note taking at home on Bio!
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is PJ Day in honor of Literacy Week!
                          Yearbook orders due by March 10!
                           Tri4 applications are due TOMORROW!

Wednesday, March 1, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes in chapter book or biography.
MATH:  4th:  SB190
               5th:  HC 101, 102
MUSIC:  Projects due by March 7!
SPELLING:  Practice new word list!!
WRITING:  Option to continue research and note taking at home on Bio!
REMINDERS:  Field Trip permission slips!
                          Literacy Week:  Tomorrow is Crazy Socks Day!
                                                     Tomorrow is Book Swap Day!!
                          Yearbook Orders due by March 10th!
                          Tri-4 Applications due by this Friday!
                     
Tuesday, February 28, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - either current chapter book or biographies!
MATH:  4th:  SB 188 / HC 99-100
               5th:  none
REMINDERS:  We need 6 field trip permission slips yet!
                           Literacy Week:  Wacky Hair/Mismatched Clothes Day
                           Yearbook orders due by March 10
                           Tri-4 Applications due by this Friday!
                           Any books for our Book Swap on Thursday??

Monday, February 27, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  no new pages tonight
              5th;  HC 97, 98
REMINDERS:  Literacy Week - Tuesday is HAT DAY!
                          Field Trip permission slips needed!
                          Any books to donate for our Thursday Book Swap?
                          Yearbook orders due by March 10!
                          Tri-4 applications due by this Friday!

Friday, February 24, 2017:
READING;  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes each day.
MATH:  No new pages for either group.
REMINDERS:  We still need 9 Field Trip permission slips!
                           Next week is Literacy Week - Monday:  Wear words!!
                           Any books at home that we can use for our Thursday Book Swap?
                           Yearbook orders due by March 10!

Thursday, February 23, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB180
              5th:  none
REMINDERS: Field Trip permission slips with $5 due asap.
                         Next week is LITERACY WEEK! Stay tuned for details!
                          Gently used 'book swap' next Thursday!

Wednesday, February 22, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 178
               5th:  HC 95, 96
SPELLING:  Test tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Field Trip permission slips with $5 due asap.
                          Any books for the Literacy Week Book Swap??

Tuesday, February 21, 2017:
READING;  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 173, 174, 175
              5th;  None
SPELLING:  Final test on list on Thursday!!  PRACTICE words!
REMINDERS:  Conference Day tomorrow.
                          Field Trip permission slips with $5 due asap.
             
Friday, February 17, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day this long weekend!!
MATH:  4th:  SB 172 / HC 91-92
              5th: None
SPELLING:  Practice words for test next week - date to be determined Tuesday.
REMINDERS:  NO School on Monday!
                          Orchestra on Tuesday!
                          First Conference Day on Wednesday!

Thursday, February 16, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  no new pages
SPELLING:  Practice words!
REMINDERS:  Kindness Checklist due tomorrow for Pride Paws!
                          Tomorrow is Backwards Clothes Day!
                          February Book Orders due by end of 2/20
                          NO School on Monday!

Wednesday, February 15, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 163, 165, 166 / HC 89-90
              5th;  HC 91, 92
SPELLING:  Practice words!
REMINDERS;  See all below / Thursday is Dress Like a Career Day

Tuesday, February 14, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 to 45 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  We start Unit 5 tomorrow!!
              5th:  No pages.
REMINDERS:  Kindness Checklist - due in Friday if choose to do so!
                          February Scholastic Book Orders due by Monday night, 2/20
                          Tomorrow is TWIN DAY! ("Think twice - be kind!")
                          Next Monday - NO school!

Friday, February 10, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day this weekend!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 4 Math Test on Monday!
               5th:  New unit pre-test on Monday
REMINDERS:  Book orders due by 2/20
                          Next week:  Bus Driver cards on Tuesday
                                              Valentine class celebration on Tuesday at 1:45.
   
Thursday, February 9, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 45 minute tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 4 Test on Monday!
              5th:  none
REMINDERS: February Scholastic Book Orders due by 2/20
                         REWARD DAY IS TOMORROW!
                         Next Week:  Bus Driver Appreciation Week - cards on Tuesday?!
                                              Tuesday - last hour - Classroom Valentine Celebration

Wednesday, February 8, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 45 minutes tonight!!!
MATH:  4th:  We are reviewing Unit 4 in class this week - Final Test on Monday!
              5th:  HC 85, 86, 87, 88 / Test tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  February Scholastic Book Orders due by 2/20.
                          Our class Reward Day is Friday!
                          Next week:  Bus Driver Appreciation Week - cards on Tuesday?!
                                              Tuesday - last hour - Classroom Valentine Celebration
                     
Tuesday, February 7, 2017:
READING:  Read your books tonight - 45 minutes or more?!
MATH:  No new pages for both groups
REMINDERS:  Watch for news coming home about special activities next week!

Friday, February 3, 2017:
READING:  Read your books (Historical Fiction?) 30 minutes - or more - each day!
MATH:  No new pages for both groups
WRITING:  See half sheet for "on demand" writing activity on Monday!
REMINDERS:  Please see and keep the Conference Confirmation sheet!
                          Clean out all Take Home Folders - inspection on Monday!

Thursday, February 2, 2017:
READING:  Read fro 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 147 / HC 81
              5th:  SB 151
WRITING: How To/Info Books are due by end of class tomorrow!
REMINDERS: Parent Conference Confirmations will come home tomorrow!

Wednesday, February 1, 2017:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes tonight!
WRITING: Work on Info Book pages you brought home today.  Due Friday!
REMINDERS:  Art Club permission slips due Friday.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
WRITING:  Work on Info Book pages you brought home today.  Book due Friday!
REMINDERS:  Art Club permission slips due Friday.
                          We almost have everyone's conferences lined up - stay tuned!

Monday, January 30, 2017:
READING:  Read your books at least 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th:  SB 143 / T3
              5th:   none
SCIENCE: Review papers in red folder for QUIZ tomorrow.
WRITING:  Work on any pages for your INFO BOOK that you brought home.
REMINDERS:  Please return Conference Sheets as soon as possible.
                           ART CLUB permission slips due Friday.

Friday, January 27, 2017:
READING:  Read your books at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  No new pages over the weekend.
SPELLING:  Test on Monday - PRACTICE!!!!!  (master list in Take Home Folders)
REMINDERS:  Please return Conference Sheets with your choices... !

Thursday, January 26, 2017:
READING:  Read your book (Historical Fiction??) for at least 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th:  SB 142
              5th:  none
SPELLING:  We are moving our Spelling Test to MONDAY so we may practice in class tomorrow.
REMINDERS: Please return the Conference Preference Sheet as soon as possible.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017:
READING:  Read your books for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 139, 140, 141 / HC 75, 76
              5th:  None
SPELLING:  Final test on current list is Thursday!
REMINDERS:  We will do our MAPS computer math testing on Thursday morning!

Friday, January 20, 2017:
READING:  Read your books for at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  No new pages until next week.
SPELLING:  We will have our spelling test next week - stay tuned for which day!
REMINDERS:  NO school on Monday!
                           Bring a pair of dry socks for your backpack!
                          Orchestra on Tuesday morning!

Thursday, January 19, 2017:
READING:  Read for at least 30 minutes tonight!!  (Historical Fiction book!)
MATH:  4th:  SB 138 / HC 73, 74
              5th:  none
REMINDERS:  Dry socks in backpacks highly recommended!

Wednesday, January 18, 2017:
READING:  Please read for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 135 #1,2 / 136 all / 137 #1,2
              5th:  SB 128 /  HC 71, 72
REMINDERS:  Class Group Pictures coming home today!
                          Math 24 Club meets tomorrow after school!

Friday, January 13, 2017:
READING:  Read your historical fiction book each day this weekend!
MATH:  No new pages till next week!
SPELLING: Master List is in your Take Home Folders to practice!
REMINDERS:  NO SCHOOL on Monday!
                          Orchestra on Tuesday!
                          (**I will wait till Monday to submit our book orders to Scholastic)

Thursday, January 12, 2017:
READING;  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  NCSB 43 / HC 71
              5th:  None
REMINDERS:  January Scholastic Book Orders due by end of tomorrow!
                          Math 24 Club permission slips due tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB130, 132, 133
              5th:  HC 69, 70
SCIENCE:  7 students still need to get their Science Test signed and returned!!!
                    Plastic comb???
REMINDERS;  January  Scholastic Book Orders due by end of Jan. 13th - this Friday!
                          Math 24 Club permission slips due Jan. 13th.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB131 / HC 69 (IF forgot to take books home, WILL have time in class Wed. morning)
              5th:   Return signed math test!
WRITING:  Be ready to commit to a topic for your Info. Book.
SCIENCE:  Some students still need to get science test signed and returned.
                    If possible, bring plastic comb to school for experiment.
REMINDERS:  January Scholastic Book Orders due by end of January 13th.
                          Math 24 Club permission slips due Jan. 13th.

Monday, January 9, 2017:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  (MORE??!!)
MATH:  4th:  No new pages yet - began Unit 4 today.
              5th:  HC 67, 68
WRITING:  Think of possible topics for your Info. Book!
SCIENCE:  Test coming home today MUST be signed by parent for TOMORROW!
REMINDERS;  January Scholastic Book Orders are due Jan. 13th..
                          Math 24 Club permission slips due Jan. 13th>

Friday, January 6, 2017:
READING:  Read your books at least 30 minutes each day!!!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 4 Pretest on Monday!
              5th;  Get parents' email and other info
WRITING:  Do you still need to wrap up your persuasive essay in Google docs?
REMINDERS:  January Scholastic Book Orders are due January 13th.
                          Math 24 Club permission slips are due January 13th.

Thursday, January 5, 2017:
READING:  Read from 30 to 60 minutes tonight!!
MATH:  4th grade got the Unit 3 math test ALL done today!

Wednesday, January 4, 2017:
READING:  Try to read up to 60 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th Grade will take the Unit 3 final test on Thursday and Friday!

Tuesday, January 3, 2017:
READING:  Can you read for up to 60 minutes tonight???!!!
MATH:  One more day of reviewing Unit 3 tomorrow - Test to be given Thursday/Friday.
REMINDERS:  Students would benefit from having an extra pair of socks in their backpacks!!!

Monday, January 2, 2017:
READING:  Can you read for up to 60 MINUTES tonight???????!!!
MATH:  4th graders are reviewing today, Tuesday, and Wednesday -- Unit 3 Final Test to be given on Thursday and Friday!
REMINDERS:  Orchestra Lessons tomorrow (7:15am and later in the morning)

Thursday, December 15, 2016:
Our "assignment" for over Winter Break is to READ, READ, READ whenever there is a chance --while traveling, when it's too cold outside, when you make a cup of hot chocolate, when you pile up a plateful of cookies, when you crawl into your cozy bed at night..... You get the idea!!!!!!  Enjoy!  See you all NEXT year!  :)

Wednesday, December 14, 2016:
READING:  Read for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th;  Finish any pages (6 total) not done in class - list in Assignment Notebook.
              5th:  None
SPELLING:  Test tomorrow on "December" words!
SCIENCE:  Unit Test tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Dress for the weather!!!!
         
Tuesday, December 13, 2016:
READING;  Read for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 122, 123
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  Test on December words Thursday!
SCIENCE:  Final Unit Test on Thursday!
REMINDERS:  Winter Tea tomorrow - 8:20 to sing!
                          Indoor recess all tomorrow.

Monday, December 12, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB117
              5th:  HC 65, 66
SPELLING:  Practice words - final test on Thursday.
SCIENCE;  Unit Test on Thursday.
REMINDERS:  Orchestra students bring back signed slip from report card.
                          Winter Tea and Tunes at 8:20am on Wednesday!

Friday, December 9, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
SPELLING: Practice words.
SCIENCE:  Practice notes for Unit Test next week!
REMINDERS: Winter Tea and Tunes next week on Wednesday at 8:20am!

Thursday, December 8, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 112, 113, 114
              5th:  none
SPELLING:  Practice December words!!!
REMINDERS:  WM Winter Tea and Tunes next Wednesday at 8:20am!

Wednesday, December 7, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th: no new pages
              5th:  HC 53, 54
SPELLING:  Practice new list of holiday words
REMINDERS:  WM Winter Tea and Tunes next week Wednesday at 8:20am!
                           Dress for the weather!!!

Tuesday, December 6, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 107,109 should be ready for Wednesday.
              5th:  SB 99,100
WRITING:  Decide on your persuasive essay topic by class tomorrow.
REMINDERS:  WM Winter Tea and Tunes next week Wednesday at 8:20am!

Monday, December 5, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  No new assignments for 4th and 5th.
WRITING:  Narrow down your choices for an issue upon which to take a stand!
REMINDERS:  Dress for the weather outside at recess.  Keep an extra layer to put on if chilly in the classroom. You need indoor shoes when you wear boots to school.

Friday, December 2, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day this weekend!
MATH:  No new assignments for 4th.
SPELLING: Test on Monday!
SCIENCE:  Crossword Puzzle due Monday!
REMINDERS:  Monday, Dec. 5th, Scholastic Book Orders due.

Thursday, December 1, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight! Be ready for tomorrow's Read-In!
MATH:  4th:  SB107
              5th:  HC 50, 51
SPELLING:  Test on Monday!
SCIENCE:  Crossword Puzzle due Monday.
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is the last day to collect BOX TOPS!
                          Tomorrow is our Reward Day!
                          Monday:  December Scholastic Book Orders due.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB102
              5th:  None
SPELLING:  Tesr date moved to MONDAY!
WRITING:  Think of an issue on which to 'take a stand' for your persuasive essay!
REMINDERS:  Winter Tea Logo due TOMORROW!
                           Box Tops - LAST DAY - Friday!
                           Friday:  Our REWARD DAY!
                           Monday:  December Scholastic Book Orders due!

Tuesday, November 29, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB100
              5th:  HC 49,50
SPELLING: Final Test on this list will be on Thursday!
REMINDERS:  Winter Tea Logo entry is due THURSDAY!
                          Friday:  LAST Box Tops due in!
                                        Our Reward Day!
                          Monday, December 5th:  December Scholastic Book Orders due!

Monday, November 28, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  SB97
              5th:  HC 47, 48
SPELLING:  Practice words!
WRITING:  List one or two 'issues' on which you could "take a stand" for essays
REMINDERS:  Due Friday:  BOX TOPS - FINAL COLLECTION (We are still in 4th place)
                                               Winter Tea Logo Contest - entry turned in!
                                                We will have our next REWARD DAY on Friday!

Tuesday, November 22, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  NO pages for each group.
SPELLING:  Practice spelling words.
REMINDERS:  One more final week to collect BOX TOPS!  Thank you!
                          Winter Tea Logo Drawing Contest - deadline is Dec. 2nd.
                          HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU ALL!!!

Monday, November 21, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Should have SB 91, 92 complete for class tomorrow.
               5th:  HC 45, 46  
SPELLING:  Practice Spelling Words!
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS, please!  Only one more week to go!
                          NO orchestra tomorrow!
                          Happy Thanksgiving and long weekend wishes Nov. 23 through Nov. 27!

Friday, November 18, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!!
MATH:  no pages for both groups
SPELLING:  Practice words
REMINDERS;  BOX TOPS, please!
                          Next week:  School on Monday and Tuesday ONLY!

Thursday, November 17, 2016:
READING:  Read for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Finish SB87
              5th:  HC 43, 44
SPELLING:  Practice words!
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS, please (contest ends December 2nd!)
                          Next week:  School on Monday and Tuesday ONLY.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  no pages tonight - both groups
SPELLING:  Practice words (see master list in Take Home Folders)
REMINDERS:  Conferences tomorrow / Book Fair - last day!
                          BOX TOPS, please!  (We moved from 7th to 4th place!!)

Tuesday, November 15, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
(no other homework tonight with conferences and an orchestra concert - get some good sleep!)
REMINDERS:  Scholastic Book Fair in LMC through Thursday!
                          BOX TOPS, please!!!!
                          Conferences on Thursday!

Monday, November 14, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  Both groups - no pages
REMINDERS:  Last SWIM class is tomorrow morning!
                          Scholastic Book Fair Tuesday though Thursday this week in LMC!
                          Box Tops, please!!!!
                          Conferences tomorrow and Thursday!

Friday, November 11, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  no pages
              5th:  SB 69, 70
REMINDERS:  November Book Orders due by 11/14 (evening)
                          Scholastic Book Fair in WM LMC next week, Tuesday through Thursday
                          LAST Swim Class next Tuesday!
                          BOX TOPS, please!

Thursday, November 10, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 2 Test tomorrow
              5th:  none
SPELLING:  Spelling Test tomorrow
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is the deadline for Dance Slips, Square One Art orders
                          Swimming Class tomorrow (and last one next Tuesday)
                          Monday:  November Scholastic Book Orders due
                          Scholastic Book Fair in WM LMC next week, 11/15-11/17
                          BOX TOPS, please!

Wednesday, November 9, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  no pages tonight
              5th:  SN 67, 68 / HC 39.40
SPELLING:  Practice Spelling Words tonight - final test on Friday
REMINDERS:  Swim Class on Friday!
                          Dance Slips due on Friday.
                          Square One Art orders due by Friday.
                          November Scholastic Book Orders - due by 11/14
                          Scholastic Book Fair in WM LMC next week, 11/15-11/17
                          BOX TOPS, please!!  (We are currently in 7th place!)

Tuesday, November 8, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th: no pages tonight
              5th:  SB 64, 65, 66
REMINDERS:  Swim class tomorrow!!  Next day is Friday!
                          Dance Slips due by Friday!
                          November Scholastic Book Orders - due by 11/14
                          Square One Art orders due by Friday!
                          BOX TOPS, please!

Monday, November 7, 2016:
READING;  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  NCSB 23 / SB 23
              5th:  HC 37, 38
REMINDERS:  Next SWIM Class is Wednesday, the 9th!
                          Dance Slips due asap - final due date is Friday, the 11th!
                          November Scholastic Book Orders - due by 11/14!
                          BOX TOPS, please!  :)

Friday, November 4, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day this weekend!
MATH:  No pages for both groups.
REMINDERS:  SWIM CLASS ON MONDAY MORNING!
                          Dance Slips due 11/11
                          November Scholastic Book Orders due 11/14
                          BOX TOPS, please!
                          **Clean out Take Home Folders with your parents this weekend!!!

Thursday, November 3, 2016;
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  None for both groups
WRITING:  Final draft of Realistic Fiction story is due tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Dance Slips by 11/11!
                          Next week:  Swim classes on Monday/Wednesday/Friday!!
                          BOX TOPS. please!!

Wednesday, November 2, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  None for both groups
SCIENCE:  Minerals Quiz TOMORROW - study notes in red folder tonight!
WRITING:  Some students need to finish writing final drafts by Friday at the latest!
REMINDERS:  Swim Class tomorrow morning 8:35 to 10:05 at MHS Pool!
                           ***Bring swimsuit, towel, waterproof bag
                          BOX TOPS, please!!  (Thank You!)
                          Dance Slips due by 11/11 at the latest.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4TH:  HC 35, 36
               5TH:  none
WRITING:  Some students are bringing home their Realistic Fiction stories to write their final drafts.
SCIENCE:  Quiz on Thursday - folders to study will come home tomorrow.
REMINDERS:  Swim Class on Thursday morning!!!!!
                          BOX TOPS. please!

Monday, October 31, 2016:
READING:  Read for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  None for both groups.
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS, please!
                          Orchestra tomorrow!
                          First Swimming Class on Thursday morning!

Wednesday, October 26, 2016:
READING:  Read each day this long weekend!  Enjoy those GREAT books you collected!
MATH:  none for both groups
REMINDERS:  NO school the rest of this week!  See you Monday!
                          Halloween Class Party on Monday at 1:45 (no costumes!)
                          Collect BOX TOPS, please!!
                          ***First 4th Grade Swimming Class is Thursday, Nov. 3rd!!!!

Tuesday, October 25, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minute tonight!
MATH: 4th:  none
             5th:  HC 31, 32
REMINDERS;  NO school on Thursday and Friday this week!
                          BOX TOPS - collect all you can for us!  Thank You!!

Monday, October 24, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 64
               5th:  HC 29, 30
REMINDERS: See your Conference Confirmation in Take Home Folders today!
                         NO school on Thursday and Friday this week!
                         BOX TOPS for Education Contest starting officially on 10/31 till 12/2!

Friday, October 21, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day this weekend!
MATH:  4th:  SB 62, 63
              5th:  none
REMINDERS:  School only on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday next week!
                          Conference confirmations coming home on Monday!

Thursday, October 20, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 60, 61
              5th:  none
SPELLING:  Test tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Noah, the dog, is visiting tomorrow during Guidance Class!
                          Next week:  School only on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday!

Wednesday, October 19, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 58,59
              5th:  HC 41, 42
SPELLING:  Practice words - final test on Friday.
REMINDERS:  Animal allergy slips by Friday
                          Last conference slips needed!  Thank you!
     
Tuesday, October 18, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 56, 57
               5th:  none
SPELLING: Practice words - final test will be on Friday!
REMINDERS:  7 animal allergy slips still needed (Noah comes on Friday!)
                          Please return conference preference sheets as soon as you can!
                          Wear ORANGE tomorrow for awareness of NO bullying!
                       
Monday, October 17, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB 52, 53
              5th:  HC 27, 28
SPELLING:  Sentences in Thoughtful Logs due by 8am Tuesday morning.
REMINDERS:  3 Swim Slips to turn in!
                          Conference Sheet to turn in asap.
                          Tuesday at Culvers!!  (5 to 6:00?? or 4 to 8:00)
                          Wednesday - Wear ORANGE!
                          Orchestra tomorrow!!

Friday, October 14, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day this weekend!!
MATH:  4th:  SB46
              5th:  none
SPELLING:  Practice words on NEW list!
REMINDERS:  October orders for Scholastic Books will be submitted on Saturday!
                          Please return your conference preference sheet as soon as you can!

Thursday, October 13, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  HC23
              5th:  HC25, 26
REMINDERS:  October Book Orders due by end of tomorrow, 10/14.
                          Swimming Permission Slip due!
                          Allergy form due back before 10/21 Noah visit.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  no pages
              5th:  HC 23, 24
REMINDERS:  PFP tomorrow morning - DRESS FOR VERY CHILLY WEATHER!
                          (Chaperones can meet us at the lower parking lot at 8:30am)
                          October Book Orders due by end of 10/14.
                          Swimming permission slips due!
                          Allergy form due back before 10/21 (for Noah visit).

Tuesday, October 11, 2016:
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  no pages
              5th:  SB 34, 35
REMINDERS;  October book orders due by end of 10/14
                           PFP field trip on Thursday from 8:30 to 11:00am
                          Swimming Permission Slips due!
                          Allergy form due back before 10/21 (for 'Noah' visit)

Monday, October 10, 2016:
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Finish SB 38, 39 / Do HC 17, 18
              5th:  Bring back signed test.
SPELLING:  First Test tomorrow!!
REMINDERS:  We need 4 more PFP slips!
                           Sign/turn in November Swimming Class permission slip
                           PFP trip this coming Thursday morning (8:30 to 11:00)
                           October Scholastic Book Orders due by end of Friday, the 14th.
                           ORCHESTRA TOMORROW!

Friday, October 7, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day this weekend!!
MATH:  none for either group
SPELLING:  Practice words - final test on this list will be on Tuesday.
REMINDERS:  Pope Farm Park trip permission slips due asap!
                          PFP Trip on Thursday morning, 10/13.
                          October Book Order forms due 10/14.

Thursday, October 6, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  no pages tonight
               5th:  no pages tonight
SPELLING:  Practice words - Spelling Test will be next Tuesday!
REMINDERS:  Return Pope Farm Park permission slips
                          PTO Dance/Pumpkin Sale Friday night 6:00 to 8:00pm

Tuesday, October 4, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  SB37, 40
              5th:  None
SPELLING:  Practice words - spelling test early next week.
REMINDERS:  World Dairy Expo Trip tomorrow (10:30 to 2:00).
                          Wear Tie Dye Shirts!
                          Tomorrow is final day to send in school picture order!

Monday, October 3, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  Book Bags!!!!!!
MATH:  4th:  none today
              5th:  HC 13, 14
SPELLING:  In Thoughtful Logs, write an original, creative sentence for each spelling word.
                      Due Tuesday morning!
REMINDERS:  World Dairy Expo Trip on Wednesday!  Wear Tie Dye Shirts!
                          Wednesday is final day to send picture orders in to school!

Thursday, September 29, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.  Be prepared for our cozy READ-IN DAY tomorrow!
MATH:  4th:  Monday will be our Unit 1 Final Assessment
              5th:  None
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow will be our Reward Day!  See the last parent update email about what to bring!

Wednesday, September 28, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  Bring back books and BAG every day!
MATH:  4th:  Some pages to finish (optional)
              5th:  HC 9. 10
REMINDERS:  Picture orders due by October 5th.
                          Our class Reward Day is Friday!
                          World Dairy Expo trip next week Wednesday!

Tuesday, September 27, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  Bring back books and BAG every day!
MATH:  Both groups:  none today
WRITING:  Continue collecting memorable moments from your life!
REMINDERS:  We still need 6 students to bring in a pair of headphones.
                          Picture orders??
                           Friday is our Reward Day!

Monday, September 26, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!  Bring back books and BAG every day!
MATH:  4th:  none today
              5th:  Home Connections pages 11, 12
WRITING:  Think of more 'small moments' for story ideas!
REMINDERS:  We still need:  one passport, one field trip slip, and 7 headphone sets!
                          Picture orders can come back to school or be done online.
                          Reward Day on Friday in Room 117!

Thursday, September 22, 2016:  (NO school tomorrow!)
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!  Bring back books and BAG every day!
MATH:  4th:  Student Book page 30
              5th:  none
REMINDERS:  Passports!
                          World Dairy Expo permission slips!
                          Headphones!

Wednesday, September 21, 2016;
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  Remember book bag every day!!
MATH:  4th:  Student Book 29
              5th:  None
REMINDERS:  We still need 5 Passports!
                          World Dairy Expo Permission Slips
                         We still need 9 headphone sets to keep at school.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  PLEASE remember to bring book bag back to school every day!
MATH:  4th:  Student Book page 27
              5th:  None
REMINDERS:  Passports!?
                          World Dairy Expo permission slips!  (Check about needing school sack lunch)
                 
Monday, September 19, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!!  PLEASE remember to bring book bag back to school every day!!!
MATH:  none new today.
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Review/practice how to write your mailing address from memory!
REMINDERS:  We need 10 more PASSPORTS signed and returned!
                           Scholastic Book Orders will be submitted later this evening.
                           ***WORLD DAIRY EXPO permissions slips signed and returned!***

Friday, September 16, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day this weekend!
MATH:  none new today.
REMINDERS:  Get PASSPORT signed and return on MONDAY!
                          Finish tie dye shirt!
                          Scholastic Book Orders due by Monday evening, the 19th.

Thursday, September 15, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - bring back reading bag everyday!!
MATH:  4th:  none new today
              5th:  HC 5,6
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Complete home address written in Assignment Notebook???
REMINDERS:  Picture Day tomorrow.
                          Book Orders due by end of 9/19
                          Remember to do the rinse/wash process for the Tie Dye Shirt!

Wednesday, September 14, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - always bring reading bag with folder and book back and forth every single day!!!!!!
MATH:  none new today
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Some students still need to confirm and write down a correct mailing address and family contact phone number to memorize!  Use very first page of Assignment Notebook.
REMINDERS:  Scholastic Book Orders due by 9/19.
                          Friday is Picture Retake (or first take) Day

Tuesday, September 13, 2016:
READING:  Read your book for at least 30 minutes tonight!  Bring book back to school!
MATH:  4th:  None new - be sure SB14 is done for checking tomorrow!
              5th:  Worksheet
REMINDERS:  September Scholastic Book Orders due by 9/19.
                          Friday, the 16th, is Picture Retake (or first take!) Day
                          **SPECIAL NOTE:  Tie Dye Shirts are coming home today.  Directions are in Take Home Folders.  I just heard a TIP -- Wait for 4 to 6 days before doing the rinse - supposed to come out with brighter colors this way!

Monday, September 12, 2016:
READING:  Read your book at least 30 minutes tonight!  Bring book to school each day!
MATH:  4th:  Student Book page 14
              5th:  Finish two problems
REMINDERS:  Orchestra:  7:15 tomorrow morning - in the gym!
                          September Scholastic Book Orders due by 9/19!
                          We tie dye our t-shirts tomorrow!!  Go through wash process this week sometime!
                          Friday, the 16th, is Picture Retake Day!!!!

Friday, September 9. 2016:
READING:  Read your book at least 30 minutes each day this weekend!
MATH:  None over weekend.
REMINDERS:  First Scholastic Book Orders (Sept.) -- due by 9/19!
                          Extra pair gym shoes???
                          Please return any parent papers - thank you!
                          First Orchestra practice on Tuesday (9/13) at 7:15AM.

Thursday, September 8, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight! Dring book to school each day!
MATH:  Finish Bridges Student Book page 9 (3 more problems).
REMINDERS:  Please return all parent papers as soon as you can!

Wednesday, September 7, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  Bring book to school each day!
MATH:  4th:  Finish Bridges Student Book page 7  (and is page 5 completed?)
REMINDERS:  Do students all have their complete address written on the first page of their planner?
                          Please return all parent papers as soon as you can.
                          Gym shoes for school?

Tuesday, September 6, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight! Bring book to school each day!
MATH:  4th:  Try to finish Student Book page 5 - don't spend more than 15-20 minutes on it.
              5th:  None today.
REMINDERS:  An extra pair of gym shoes to keep at school????
                          Return all parent papers as soon as you.
                          Check that your Assignment Notebook has all correct info on front page.

Friday, September 2, 2016:
READ your books for at least 30 minutes each day!!  ("Get lost" in a good story!!)
Please return any parent papers!

See you next Tuesday, September 6th!


Thursday, September 1, 2016:

***STAY TUNED DAILY FOR ALL REMINDERS HERE**

We have had a great first day!  No Take Home Folders or Assignment Notebooks are coming home today yet!  We still have to learn how to use them!  

Any parents who may still have papers to fill out from Back To School Night -- you may send them back with your 4th graders as soon as you have them ready!  THANK YOU for the taking the time to fill them out - they are so helpful!

I will post here daily for any updates on homework and other reminders - keep checking!! :)   (A newsletter with lots of info about our room is coming home soon!)




Friday, June 3, 2016:
Please return all school library and classroom reading books!
Stay tuned for emails on upcoming events and reminders for our last 4 days of 4th grade!

Wednesday, June 1, 2016:
READ all you can!!
MATH:  4th: no new pages
              5th:  Studylink 12.6
SPELLING:  Final Spelling Test tomorrow!
WRITING:  Complete "Summer" Story for tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Please bring back any library books!
                          Thursday:  Sport Shirt Day or WM Shirt Day
                          Friday:  Neon Clothing Day

Tuesday, May 31, 2016:
READING: Read all you can each day and evening to get in all those good books you have started!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 310, 311
              5th:  Studylink 12.4
SPELLING:  Practice words for Spelling Bee tomorrow and final test on Thursday!
REMINDERS:  Wear tropical clothing tomorrow!
                          PLEASE bring in ALL school library books ASAP!
                          Hot Dog Picnic Lunch 11:30 tomorrow (rain date on Thursday)
                          Third Grade Market shopping tomorrow!

Friday, May 27, 2016:
READ, READ, READ all you can during the three day weekend! All school library books are finally due on Tuesday, May 31st!  Thank you for checking around your home for any school books!
REMINDERS:  Tuesday is PJ Day!!
                          Wednesday is the Hot Dog Picnic Lunch day where families are invited to buy lunch and eat outside with kids!

Thursday, May 26, 2016:
READ your book!  Collect any books at home that belong to school!!!  Book Swap tomorrow!  Last day to bring in all books to school library is Tuesday, May 31!
SPELLING:  Practice words for LAST list of the year!
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is HAT DAY!

Wednesday, May 25, 2016:
READ your books!!!  Collect any books at home that belong to the classroom or the school libraries! Thanks so much!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 11 Final Test is tomorrow.  Use Review Sheets to practice!
              5th:  Studylink 12.1
REMINDERS:  STEAM Night is tomorrow night!  I hope to see you there!

Tuesday, May 24, 2016:
READ your book(s) for at least 30 minutes tonight!  Please go on a hunt at home for all books that should be returned to either our classroom library or the school library!  ALL SCHOOL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE TO BE RETURNED ON MAY 31ST! Book Swap day is this Friday.
MATH:  4th:  Complete Unit 11 Review Sheets for checking on Wednesday.   Final test will be Thursday.

Monday, May 23, 2016:
READ your book(s) for at least 30 minutes tonight!  Please go on a hunt at home for all books that should be returned to either our classroom library or the school library!  Also, the WM Book Swap will take place this Friday!
REMINDERS:  Pope Farm Park trip tomorrow morning!

Wednesday, May 18, 2016:
READING:  Spend at least 30 minutes reading in your chapter books tonight!
4TH GRADE TRACK MEET ALL DAY TOMORROW!
**Remember disposable lunches, sweatshirt, sunscreen, water bottle, 
    AND your best listening, direction following, and respectful behaviors!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, May 17, 2016:
READING:  Continue reading in your Club book and/or other book of our choice!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 243 / One sheet of integer problems
              5th:  None
REMINDERS:  Voluntary Book Swap on May 27th.
                          Track Meet on Thursday!

Monday, May 16, 2016:
READING:  Continue reading in your Club book and/or other book of your choice!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 302 / Studylink page 241
              5th:  Studylink 11.7
REMINDERS:  Track Meet on Thursday!
                          Voluntary Book Swap on May 27th.

Friday, May 13, 2016:
READING: Keep up with your Book Club book - read 2 more chapters for Monday!
MATH:  4th and 5th:  No new pages for Monday
REMINDERS;  Remember to go through books at home for our May 27th Book Swap.
                          Next week:  4th Grade Track Meet on Thursday!!

Thursday, May 12, 2016:
READING:  Keep up with your Book Club book reading goals!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 296, 297
              5th:  Studylink 11.6
REMINDERS:  CAVE permission slips
                          POPE FARM PARK permission slips
                          S.T.E.A.M reservation slips
                          May Scholastic Book orders due tomorrow
                          Tomorrow is the last day to bring in BOX TOPS/FOOD DONATIONS!
                          Tomorrow morning is our 4th grade tour of Glacier Creek!

Wednesday, May 11, 2016:
READING:  Keep up with your Book Club book and your other book!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 290
              5th:  Journal 11.5
SCIENCE:  Unit Test tomorrow!  See notes in red folder!
REMINDERS:  CAVE permission slip (Parent chaperones:  $16 due by Monday)
                          POPE FARM PARK permission slip
                          S.T.E.A.M permission slip
                          May Scholastic Book Orders due Friday!

Tuesday, May 10, 2016:
READING:  Read your Book Club book for tomorrow's meeting!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 292 / Return signed Unit 10 Test asap!
               5th:  ??
SPELLING: Final test tomorrow.
SCIENCE:  One more review day tomorrow with test likely on Thursday!
REMINDERS:  CAVE permission slip
                          POPE FARM PARK permission slip
                          S.T.E.A.M. permission slip
                          May Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, the 13th.

Monday, May 9, 2016:  (NO TRACK MEET TOMORROW!)
READING:  Read your Book Club book for tomorrow's meeting!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 287, 288 / Studylink page 233 / Sign & return Unit 10 tests
              5th:  Journal 11.5
SPELLING:  Final Test on list on Wednesday!
SCIENCE:  Unit Test on Wednesday - see notes in red folder
REMINDERS: Bring cold lunch tomorrow for school lunch (or take school sack lunch)
                         Recorders needed for music
                         "Cave" permission slips
                         "Pope Farm Park" permission slips
                         Consider signing up for STEAM Night on May 27th - see info!
                          May Scholastic Book Orders due Friday!

Friday, May 6, 2016:
READING: Keep reading over the weekend - be ready for your Book Club on Monday!
MATH:  4th:  Get Unit 10 Math Test signed by a parent and return to school on Monday!
SPELLING:  The final test will be Wednesday!  (Spelling Bee on Monday)
REMINDERS:  Cave of the Mounds Permission Slip!
                          May Scholastic Book Orders due May 13th - LAST one!

Thursday, May 5, 2016:
READING:  Read your Book Club book for tomorrow's goal!!
MATH:  4th:  Finish sheets done in class today - due 8am Friday.
              5th:  Studylink 11.3
SPELLING:  Keep practicing words!!!
REMINDERS;  Cave of the Mounds Permission Slip
                          May Scholastic Book Orders due May 13
                           Box Tops/Donated Food due May 13

Wednesday, May 4, 2016:
READING:  Make sure you are reading your Book Club book to the agreed upon page goal!
MATH:  4th:  none tonight
              5th:  Studylink 11.2
SPELLING:  Practice your words from this week's list!
REMINDERS: Cave of the Mound Permission Slip
                         May Scholastic Book Orders due May 13th!
                         Box Tops/Donated Food due by May 13th!
                   
Tuesday, May 3, 2016:
READING:  Make sure you are reading your Book Club book to the agreed upon page goal!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 10 Test is tomorrow.  See the review pages in Take Home Folder to practice!
              5th:  Studylink 11.1
SPELLING:  Practice new words!
REMINDERS;  The FINAL Scholastic Book Order forms (May) come home today -
                               ---stay tuned for due date!
                          Cave of the Mounds permission slips due as soon as possible.
                           Box Tops/Donated Food until May 13th!

Monday, May 2, 2016:
READING:  Make sure you are reading your Book Club book to the agreed upon page goal!
MATH:  Unit 10 Math Test will be on Wednesday!  Use Review Sheets in Take Home folder to practice.
SCIENCE:  A retake of the Flower Quiz will be held tomorrow - see notes in red folder!
MUSIC:  Practice recorder for class tomorrow.
REMINDERS:  Cave of the Mounds field trip permission slip due as soon as possible.

Friday, April 29, 2016:
READING:  Read in both your Club Book and your other independent book each day over the weekend!
MATH:  4th:  Finish the Unit 10 Review Sheets for checking on Monday.
              5th:  None
REMINDER:  We have two more weeks for our Box Tops and Food Donation Drive!

Thursday, April 28, 2016:
READING:  Read in both books tonight - all you can!!
MATH:  4th:  Give all 4 sides of the sheets you worked on today your best efforts!
              5th:  none
SCIENCE:  Review/practice the notes in red folder for Flower Quiz tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Track Meet Permission Slips!
                           Box Tops/Donated Food!  Thank you!

Wednesday, April 27, 2016:
READING;  Read from both books tonight - all you can!!!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 283, 284, 285 (marked items)
               5th:  Studylink 10.9
REMINDERS;  Box Tops/Donated Food
                          Track Meet Permission Slips
                          Art Club tomorrow after school

Tuesday, April 26, 2016:
READING:  Read from both books (club and own) for at least 30 minutes.
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 281, 282
               5th:  None
REMINDERS:  Box Tops/Donated Food
                          Track Meet Permission Slips!!!
                          Signed Unit 9 Math Tests due back in!!
                          Tomorrow:  Fruit Bowl Writing Club and Problem Solvers
                          Art Club on Thursday after school.

Monday, April 25, 2016:
READING:  Read from both books (club and own) for at least 30 minutes!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 280, 280A / Return signed Unit 9 tests
              5th:  Studylink 10.7
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS/Donated Food
                         Track Meet Permission Slips
                          Art Club tomorrow and Thursday
                         Orchestra tomorrow morning
                          Our class runs the MILE at 8:30

Thursday, April 21, 2016:
READING: Read from both books (club and independent book) each day this long weekend!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 278 / Return signed Unit 9 Math Test
               5th:  None
REMINDERS:  Track Meet Permission Slip ASAP!  (Do you want to order a school sack lunch?)
                          Box Tops and donated food welcome anytime!!
                          NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!
         
Wednesday, April 20, 2016:
READING:  Read your Book Club book and your current reading book!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 277 / Return signed Unit 9 Test!
              5th:  Studylink 10.5
REMINDERS:  (We are all done with Forward Exams - except for make-ups!)
                           Track Meet Permissions Slips!
                           Box Tops/Donated Food is welcome!!

Tuesday, April 19, 2016:
READING:  Read your Book Club book and your current reading book!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 275, 275A, 275B
              5th:  Studylink 10.4
REMINDERS:  Track Meet Permission Slip asap!
                          Forward Exam --- LAST day tomorrow morning!

Monday, April 18, 2016:
READING:  Read your Book Club book and your current reading book!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 9 Test was today - no homework tonight.
              5th:  Studylink 10.3
REMINDERS:  Please return Track Meet Permission Slip as soon as you can!
                          Forward Exam Tuesday and Wednesday morning this week!

Friday, April 15, 2016:
READING:  Read your club book to agreed upon page / Read your other book, too!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 9 Test on Monday - see Review Sheets in Take Home Folder!
               5th:  (done in class today)  Catch up on all Journal pages for Lesson 10.2
REMINDERS:  SPRING FLING TONIGHT - from 6:00 to 8:30 at school!
                          You may still order from April Scholastic Books till later on Sunday!
                          Forward Exam on mornings of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday!

Thursday, April 14, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight (Remember BOTH books!)
MATH:  4th:  Complete Unit 9 Review Pages, if needed /  Test on Monday!
               5th:  Studylink 10.1
REMINDERS:  April Scholastic Book Orders are due by the end of Friday, 4/15.
                          Forward Exam:  Next week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday mornings
                          COME TO SPRING FLING ON FRIDAY EVENING!

Wednesday, April 13, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight (Remember BOTH books!)
MATH:  4th:  None tonight - get ready for big review in class tomorrow!
               5th:  None
REMINDERS:  April Scholastic Book Orders due by Friday!
                          Forward Exam:  Tomorrow morning!
                          COME TO SPRING FLING ON FRIDAY EVENING!!

Tuesday, April 12, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight (Remember BOTH books!)
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 211
              5th:  Unit Test tomorrow.
REMINDERS:  April Scholastic Book Orders due by Friday!
                          Forward Exam:  Tomorrow and Thursday morning!
                          COME TO SPRING FLING ON FRIDAY EVENING!!
            
Monday, April 11, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  (Remember BOTH books!)
MATH:  4th:  Studylink pages 209 / Journal pages 266, 267, 268-269
              5th:  Studylink 9.10 / Test tomorrow?
REMINDERS:  April Scholastic Book Orders due by Friday!
                          Some students need a pair of headphones here for Forward Exam.
                          Forward Exam:  Wednesday and Thursday morning this week!
                          COME TO SPRING FLING ON FRIDAY EVENING!

Thursday, April 7, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  Have plenty of pages for tomorrow!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 262, 263
               5th:  Journal page 325B, 326 / Studylink 9.8, 9.9
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is our Reward Day!
                          April Scholastic Book Orders are due by 4/15
                          Headphones at school?
                          "Goonies" ready for Monday?

Wednesday, April 6, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 260, 260A, 260B / Two sided worksheet
              5th:  None
REMINDERS:  Forward Exam tomorrow:  Social Studies Part 2
                          Headphones here at school??
                          April Scholastic Book Orders due by April 15th.

Tuesday, April 5, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 259, (260 if time!) / Studylink 201
              5th:  None
REMINDERS:  Return headphones to school if you need some here for testing.
                          Tomorrow:  Forward Exam:  Social Studies, Part 1.

Monday, April 4, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 199 / Journal pages 342-243(NOT the equivalent fractions column)
               5th: None
SCIENCE:  Get science test signed and back TOMORROW!
SPELLING:  Test on list tomorrow.
REMINDERS:  Some students need headphones!!
                          Forward Exam Math Session 2 is tomorrow morning!
                       
Friday, April 1, 2016:
READING;  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th: Studylink page 197 /Return signed Unit 8 test.
              5th:  Studylink 9.4
SPELLING:  Practice words for Tuesday test!
REMINDERS:  Be prepared for Monday morning Forward Exam!!

Thursday, March 31, 2016:
READING: Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 254, 255 / Return signed Unit 8 Math Tests
              5th:  None
SPELLING:  Practice spelling list given this week.  Test next Tuesday.
REMINDERS:  Return Report Card Envelopes, signed.
                          The Wisconsin Forward Exam is next week, Monday through Thursday!
     
Wednesday, March 30, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 251 / Studylink page 195
              5th:  Studylink 9.3
SPELLING:  Spelling Story due 8am tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Return Report Card Envelopes, signed.
                          Art Club tomorrow!
                          Please see sheet describing the Forward Exam in Take Home Folders today!!

Tuesday, March 29, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  None, except to practice those basic facts!!!  Unit 9 starts tomorrow.
              5th:  Studylink 9.2
SPELLING:  New list in Take Home Folders:  List 3X by 8am tomorrow/ Spelling Story by 8am Thursday.
REMINDERS:  Please return empty, signed report card envelopes as soon as possible.
                   
     
Monday, March 28, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:   4th:  Use the Reviews in your Take Home Folder to practice for tomorrow's Unit 8 Test.
               5th:  Studylink 9.1
REMINDERS:  Please return empty, signed report card envelopes.
                          First Art Club meeting tomorrow till 3:35pm.
                          First Girls On The Run practice tomorrow after school.
                          Orchestra tomorrow morning

Friday, March 18, 2016:
See you all back on March 28th!!  Read LOTS every chance you get!!  Unit 8 math test on Tuesday, March 29th.

Thursday, March 17, 2016:
READING:  Read for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Save your Review Sheets to practice for the Unit 8 Test on 3/29!
              5th:  none
SCIENCE:  Unit Test tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Report Cards come home tomorrow.
                          Spring Break Week next week -- see you again on March 28th!

Wednesday, March 16, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Two Unit Review Packets - can still spend 30 minute tomorrow morning in class!
              5th:  Studylink 8.12
SCIENCE:  Practice the corrected Study Guide and other notes for Friday's Unit Test!
REMINDERS:  Parent Conferences today and tomorrow after school.
                          Spring Break Week next week!
                          Report Cards coming home on Friday!

Tuesday, March 15, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 240, 241, 242, 243, 244 / Studylink 187(can do this one tomorrow)
              5th:  Studylink 8.11
SCIENCE:  Review Sheets are due Wednesday at 8 am!!
                    Unit Test is Friday!
REMINDERS:  Parent Conferences are tomorrow and Thursday after school.
                          2nd Trimester Report Cards coming home this Friday.
                           Spring Break Week next week!

Monday, March 14, 2016;
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 236, 237, 238, 239
               5th:  Studylink 8.10
SCIENCE:  Complete Review Pages by Wednesday at 8 am.
                    Final Test on Friday!
REMINDERS:  Parent Conferences on Wed/Thur after school this week.
                          2nd Trimester Report Cards coming home this Friday.
                          Spring Break Week next week!

Friday, March 11, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!!!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 232, 233, 234, 235 / Studylink page183
               5th:  Studylink 8.9
REMINDERS:  Art Club signup - first come, first serve (limit of 24!)
                          March Scholastic Book Orders due by end of day Monday, the 14th!

Thursday, March 10, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th: Journal pages 228, 229 / Studylink page 181
               5th:  Studylink 8.8
REMINDERS: Tomorrow is the last day to order WM Yearbooks!
                         March Scholastic Book Orders are due Monday, March 14
                         See ART CLUB Signup Sheet!!

Wednesday, March 9, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 226, 226A / Studylink page 177
               5th:  Studylink 8.8
REMINDERS:  WM Yearbook orders due this Friday!
                           March Scholastic Book Orders due by 3/14.
                           Conferences after school tomorrow and next week on Wed/Thur.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  None - check Monday's homework tomorrow.
               5th:  Studylink 8.7
REMINDERS:  WM Yearbook orders due by this Friday.
                           March Scholastic Book Orders due by 3/14.
                           Conferences after school on Wednesday/Thursday this week and next!

Monday, March 7, 2016:
READING: Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 223 / Studylink page 175
               5th:  Studylink 8.6
REMINDERS:  WM Yearbook orders due by this Friday!
                           March Scholastic Book Orders due by 3/14
                           Conferences after school on Wednesday/Thursday this week and next!

Friday, March 4, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!!
MATH:  4th:  No pages / practice basic facts / Unit 7 Test returned on Monday to be signed
               5th:  Studylink 8.4
SPELLING:  Test on Monday!
REMINDERS: WM Yearbook orders will due by next Friday, the 11th!
                         March Scholastic Book Orders due by Monday, March 14th!

Thursday, March 3, 2016:
READING:  Read for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 7 Test tomorrow (use Review Sheets to practice!)
               5th:  Studylink 8.3
SPELLING:  Final test on Monday!
REMINDERS:  WM Yearbook orders are due by 3/11-next Friday!
                           Tomorrow:  "Dress Like a Book Character" Day/Parade at 8am

Wednesday, March 2, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 7 Review Sheets - finish any items not done in class today.
               5th:  Studylink 8.2
SPELLING:  Practice words - test will be next Monday!
REMINDERS:  WM Yearbook orders due by 3/13.
                          Drama Club presents play at 2:45 tomorrow - last meeting!
                          Friday is "Dress Like A Book Character" Day!!

Friday, February 26, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!!!
MATH:  4th;  Studylink page 165 / Journal pages 201, 210#1,2,3,5 and 212#2,4
               5th;  None
SPELLING:  Practice spelling words (next week: assignments and test)
REMINDERS:  Next week is LITERACY WEEK!
                           Monday:  D.E.A.R time with our books!
                           Tuesday:  "Fractured Fairy Tales" Assembly with our drama club
                           Wednesday:  "Wordy Wardrobe" -- wear clothing with words!
                           Thursday:  Author Visit!
                           Friday:  Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Day/Parade!

Thursday, February 25, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 208, 209 / Studylink page 163
               5th:  ?
SPELLING:  Practice list of words given out on Monday!
REMINDERS:  WM Yearbook orders due by 1/13
                          Tri4Kids application forms?
                          NEXT WEEK IS LITERACY WEEK!  Watch for special activities each day!

Wednesday, February 24, 2016:
Field Trip today - no new assignments - except:  Read your good books as much as you can tonight!!

Tuesday, February 23, 2016:
READING:  Read for at least 30 minute tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 206, 207 / Studylink page 161
               5th:  Finish Review
SPELLING:  New list given out today!
REMINDERS:  WM Yearbook orders due 3/13
                           Orchestra Concert tonight at WM at 6:30.
                           4th Grade Field Trip tomorrow - disposable lunches and tie dye shirts!

Monday, February 22, 2016:
READING:  Read for at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 204 /Studylink 159
               5th:  Studylink 7.9
REMINDERS:  WM Yearbook orders due 3/13
                          Field Trip on Wednesday!!  Need completely disposable lunch!
                          Tomorrow:  Orchestra lessons during morning / concert at WM at 6:30pm
                                              Fruit Bowl Club at lunch!

Friday, February 19, 2016:
READING: Read at least 30 minutes each day!!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 342 (equiv. fractions only), 202 / Studylink 157
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  Test on Monday!!
REMINDERS:  WM Yearbook orders due 3/13.
                           Field Trip on Wednesday!!!

Thursday, February 18, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 200, 200A / Studylink page 155
               5th:  Done!
SPELLING:  Practice spelling words - test next week!
REMINDERS:  WM Yearbook orders due by 3/13.
                           4th grade field trip next week on Wednesday - wear tie dye shirt!

Wednesday, February 17, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 198#3-6, 198A#8-11, 199
               5th:  Studylink 7.7
SPELLING:  Practice spelling words/patterns
REMINDERS:  WM Yearbook Orders due by 3/13
                          Drama Club tomorrow 2:45

Tuesday, February 16, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 196, 197 / Studylink page 151
               5th:  Studylink 7.6
SPELLING:  Practice new word list
REMINDERS:  WM Yearbook orders by 3/13
                          Field Trip Permission Slips asap!

Friday, February 12, 2016:
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY!  READ all you can each day of this long weekend!!!!!!!!!!!
Due Dates;  3/13 for WM Yearbook Orders
                    Field Trip Permission Slips/$ ASAP.

Thursday, February 11, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  None
               5th:  Studylink 7.5
REMINDERS:  REWARD DAY TOMORROW - READ-IN!
                          Valentine's Celebration at approx. 1:15 / 7th Grade Band Concert at 2PM
                          Field Trip Permission Slip due (with $2)!!
                          WM Yearbook Orders due 3/13
                          NO School on Monday!

Wednesday, February 10, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 192 / Division Sheet
               5th:  Studylink 7.4
REMINDERS:  Feb. Scholastic Book Orders due by 2/12.
                          WM Yearbook Orders due by 3/13
                          Valentine Cards for Friday ?  (optional)
                          Our next REWARD DAY is Friday!!!

Tuesday, February 9, 2016:
READING: Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink (bottom of page 147) / Journal pages 189, 190, 191
                       Return signed math tests!
               5th:  Studylink 7.3
SPELLING:  Rewrite any missed words 5X by 8:00 tomorrow morning!
REMINDERS:  February Scholastic Book Orders due by 2/12
                          WM Yearbook Orders due by 3/13
                          We need 4 Conference Sheets back yet!

Monday, February 8, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 187, 188 / Studylink pages 145 / Return signed Unit 6 Tests
               5th:  Studylink 7.2
SPELLING:  Final spelling test tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Orchestra lessons tomorrow morning
                           Fruit Bowl Club meets at lunch
                           Scholastic Book Orders (Feb.) due by 2/12
                          WM Yearbooks order due by 3/13
                           PLEASE RETURN YOUR CONFERENCE SHEET
                           Battle of the Books Competition tomorrow afternoon!

Friday, February 5, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!!!
MATH:  4th:  None!  (Practice those basic facts!)
               5th:  None.
SPELLING:  Keep practicing those words - test will be TUESDAY!
REMINDERS:  February Scholastic Book Orders due 2/12
                          WM Yearbook Orders due by march 13th!
                           Return March Conference Sheet as soon as possible!

Thursday, February 4, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 6 Math Test tomorrow.  See Review Sheets for practice problems.
               5th:  Studylink 7.1
SPELLING:  Spelling Story written for tomorrow in Thoughtful Logs. Test early next week!
REMINDERS:  February Scholastic Book Orders will be due Feb. 12th!
                          Valentine Card Exchnage on Feb. 12th.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016:
READING:  Read for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 6 math test on Friday!  Practice  long division!
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  Keep reviewing/practicing your words!!
REMINDERS:  Drama Club tomorrow at 2:45 to 3:30!

Tuesday, February 2, 2016:
READING:  Read for at least 30 minutes!!
MATH:  4th;  Complete the Unit 6 Review Sheets for checking tomorrow.
                       Unit Test will be either Thursday or Friday!
               5th:  Finish Review Packet.
SPELLING:  Continue to practice spelling words.
REMINDERS:  Drama Club meets Thursday at 2:45 to 3:30.

Monday, February 1, 2016:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes at least!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 137 / First half of Review Sheets-try to finish ALL!
               5th:  Studylink 6.9
SPELLING:  Start practicing new spelling words (no formal assignment yet)

Friday, January 29, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!!!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 160 / Studylink page 135
               5th:  None

Thursday, January 28, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  4 Division Problems due by 8am tomorrow.
               5th:  None
REMINDERS:  MAPS Math Assessment tomorrow morning - get good sleep and breakfast!
       
Wednesday, January 27, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 155 / Studylink pages 131, 129 / 4 Division Problems
               5th:  Studylink 6.8
REMINDERS:  Girls:  Show parents the letter from Mrs. Hellenbrand about Book Club.
                          Day One of Drama Club will be tomorrow from 2:45 to 3;30.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Finish sheet with 4 division problems - get checked over by parent.  Due 8am.
               5th:  Studylink 6.7
SPELLING:  Practice words tonight - final test is tomorrow!

Friday, Janurary 22, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes EACH DAY!!
MATH:  4th:  No pages, but keep practicing long division problems and basic facts!!!
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  Test on current word list (in Take Home Folders) on Wednesday.
REMINDERS:  NO school on Monday!

Thursday, January 21, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Finish sheet of 20 division problems.  Let a parent check it, and student needs to fix mistakes - due tomorrow.
               5th:  Studylink 6.6
SPELLING: Practice this week's words - test will be next week on Wednesday!
REMINDERS:  NO school on Monday!

Wednesday, January 20, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  TRY the four division problems on your looseleaf sheet - due 8:00 Wed.
               5th:  Studylink 6.5
SPELLING:  Practice this week's word list!
REMINDERS;  Tomorrow is the deadline for signing up for Drama Club!
                           Math 24 Club meets tomorrow at lunch time.

Tuesday, January 19, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  Bring books to school everyday!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 146, 147 (we will continue with more long division practice tomorrow!)
                       Return signed Unit 5 math tests!
               5th:  Studylink 6.3
SPELLING:  Practice new word list given today!
REMINDERS:  If interested, sign up for DRAMA CLUB - see flyer!
                          Bring a comb for science class tomorrow.

Friday, January 15, 2016:  (NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY!)
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes EACH DAY!!  Use both your historical fiction book and any other book you have been reading.
MATH:  4th:  Please return signed Unit 5 Math Tests on Tuesday!!
               5th:  Studylink 6.3
REMINDERS:  January Scholastic Book Orders will be submitted Monday evening.
                          BRING A COMB TO SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE ON TUESDAY.
                          Fruit Bowl Writing Club on Tuesday noon hour - have story ready!!!
   
Thursday, January 14, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - remember your historical fiction book!!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 137, 140
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  Practice words - test tomorrow!!
REMINDERS:  January Scholastic Book Orders due by 1/18.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes - remember your historical fiction book!!
MATH:  4th:  None!  (Practice DIVISION BASIC FACTS!)
               5th:  Studylink 6.2
SPELLING:  Practice words -- test is on Friday!
REMINDERS:  January Scholastic Book Orders are due by 1/18!
       
Tuesday, January 12, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight! START YOUR HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 5 Test tomorrow!  Practice skills!!
               5th:  Studylink 6.1
SPELLING:  Practice words (for probable test on Friday!)
                      Finish Spelling Story in Thoughtful Log by Wednesday!
REMINDERS:  January Scholastic Book Orders are due by 1/18!

Monday, January 11, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Finish Review Sheets / Correct sheet with 8 mult, problesms
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  New list given today - start practicing words!
REMINDERS;  January Scholastic Book Orders due 1/18.
                           Tomorrow:  First "Fruit Bowl Writing Club" meeting at lunchtime!

Friday, January 8, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each DAY!
MATH: 4th:  Due Monday, 8:00am:  One sheet, both sides (8 mult. problems)
              5th:  None
REMINDERS:  January Scholastic Book Orders due January 18th.
                          Fruit Bowl (Writing) Club will meet at noon on Tuesday (optional)

Thursday, January 7, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each night!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 128, 129
               5th:  Studylink 5.11
SPELLING:  Practice words - spelling test tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  January Scholastic Book Orders due by January 18th!

Wednesday, January 6, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 124, 125 / Studylink pages 107, 109
               5th:  Studylink 5.10
SPELLING:  Practice words -- test is Friday!
REMINDERS:  First Math24 Club meeting is tomorrow at lunchtime.
                          Fruit Bowl Club (writing) meets next week Tuesday.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 121 / Studylink pages 105\
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  Keep practicing new word list - test will be Friday!!
REMINDERS:  See below for two lunch time club opportunities!

Monday, January 4, 2016:  (WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!!)
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th: Practice about 5 double digit X double digit multiplication problems!
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  NEW word list is in Take Home Folders - start practicing!
REMINDERS:  Two opportunities are available at lunch hours (optional/once weekly):
                          1.  "Fruit Bowl Club starting Jan. 12 (a writing club)
                          2.  "Math 24' Club starting Jan. 7

Friday, December 18, 2015:
***READ***READ***READ!!!  EVERYDAY!!!
Have a great winter break and see you again on January 4, 2016!!!

Thursday, December 17, 2015:
***READ for at least 30 minutes tonight!!***

Wednesday, December 16, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th;  Practice division basic facts.  No other pages tonight.
               5th:  Studylink 5.7
SPELLING:  Test on Holiday Words tomorrow!
REMINDERS: Friday is an optional "Ugly Sweater Day"  :)

Tuesday, December 15, 2015:
READING: Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 116, 117 / Return signed math test!
               5th:  Studylink 5.6
SPELLING:  Practice words for Spelling Test on Thursday!
REMINDERS:  WM Winter Tea tomorrow morning at 8:20!!

Monday, December 14, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 110-111 / Return signed math tests, please!
               5th:  Studylink 5.5
SPELLING:  Practice holiday word list -- Test is on Thursday!!
REMINDERS:  Please return signed report envelopes!
                          Winter Tea is Wednesday - our time is 8:20 to 9:00.

Friday, December 11, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH;  Both groups - none for the weekend
SPELLING:  Practice Holiday Word List for test next week.
REMINDERS:  WM Winter Tea next Wednesday at 8:20am.

Thursday, December 10, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 108 / Studylink page 95 (most finished in class today)
               5th:  Studylink 5.3
SPELLING:  Practice "Holiday" Word List - test next week.
REMINDERS:  WM Spelling Bee tomorrow at 1:00!
                           WM Winter Tea next Wednesday at 8:20am.

Wednesday, December 9. 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  None (practice division facts!!!)
               5th: Studylink 5.2
SCIENCE:  Rocks and Minerals Final Test tomorrow!!!!!!!!
REMINDERS:  WM Winter Tea is next Wednesday, Dec. 16 - 8:20 am.
                           WM Spelling Bee is Friday at 1:00 pm.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:   4th;  Unit 4 Test is tomorrow - use both review sets to practice.
                5th:  None
SCIENCE:  Study tonight and tomorrow night for Science Test on Thursday!!!
REMINDERS:  WM Spelling Bee is 1:00 on Friday.

Monday, December 7, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Finish second Review Set for checking tomorrow.  Test Wednesday!
               5th:  Studylink 5.1
REMINDERS:  December Scholastic Book Orders will be submitted Tuesday night.
                          Square One Art projects will be coming home tomorrow.

Friday, December 4, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!!
MATH:  4th:  Finish review sheets for check on Monday.
               5th:  None
REMINDERS;  December Scholastic Book Orders due next Tuesday!

Thursday, December 3, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 104, 105 / Studylink page 89
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  Final spelling test tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO COLLECT BOX TOPS!  WE WANT TO
                          STAY IN FIRST PLACE!!!  :)
                          December Scholastic Book Orders are due next Tuesday, 12/8.

Wednesday, December 2, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 101 / Practice Division Facts!
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  Test on Friday!!
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS, please!  (We would LOVE to stay in first place!  :) )
                          Scholastic December Book Orders due by 12/8

Tuesday, December 1, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 97, 100
               5th;  Review (double sided) / test tomorrow
SCIENCE:  Review due tomorrow.
SPELLING:  Write each word into a creative sentence OR write a story using all the words!
                      Due tomorrow.
REMINDERS;  LAST WEEK FOR BOX TOPS!  WE ARE IN FIRST PLACE THIS WEEK!!!
                           LET'S STAY THERE!!!!
                          Scholastic Book Orders for December are due by 12/8!

Monday, November 30, 2015:
READING:  Read for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 90 / Studylink page 81
               5th:  Studylink 4.7
SCIENCE;  Word Puzzle due tomorrow!  Review due Wednesday!
REMINDERS:  This is the LAST week to collect BOX TOPS!!!!

Tuesday, November 24, 2015:
**See Monday below!  Have a great break!  READ EVERY DAY!!!

Monday, November 23, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Finish anything left from classwork today:  Journal pages 86, 88, 89, 92, 93, 95#7,8,9
               5th:  Studylink 4.6
SCIENCE:   Crossword Puzzle pages all due next Monday, November 30th!!!
REMINDERS:  One more week for BOX TOPS! (Deadline of December 4th)
                          Tomorrow is our REWARD DAY!  See parent email for details!
                          NO school after tomorrow until Monday, November 30th!
                          HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Friday, November 20, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 87 / Studylink page 79
               5th:  Studylink 4.5
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS, please!
                          Tuesday is our REWARD DAY!
                           NO school starting with Wednesday!          

Thursday, November 19, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minute tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 83, 84
               5th:  Studylink 4.4
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS, please!  (Two more weeks!)
                          Practice Division Facts!!

Wednesday, November 18, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 75 / Journal page 82 (IF time, please try 83, 84 also - will be due next)
               5th:  Studylink 4.3
REMINDERS: BOX TOPS, please!  (We are in 7th place!)
                         Practice DIVISION facts!!!

Tuesday, November 17, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th: Journal pages 80,81
               5th: None
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS, please!
                          We will visit the Book Fair tomorrow as a class - students may purchase books.
                          Harvest Lunch on Thursday - parents welcome!

Monday, November 16, 2015:
READING:  Read for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 79 / Studylink pages 71, 73
               5th:  Studylink 4.2
SPELLING:  Test tomorrow!  Practice words!
REMINDERS:  LAST Swim Class tomorrow morning!
                          7:15am Orchestra Lessons (no small group lessons later in morning)
                          Scholastic Book Fair OPEN on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday!
                          Parent Teacher Student Conferences tomorrow afternoon
                          BOX TOPS, please!

Friday, November 13, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day this weekend!
MATH:  4th:  Return signed math test on Monday!!
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  Practice spelling words!!
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS, please!!!!!
                          Next Tuesday:  NO large group 7:15am orchestra lesson (yes: small group in pm)
                                                    Final Swim Class Tuesday morning!
                                                    Conferences after school!
                          Next Thursday:  Harvest Lunch (You can join your student for lunch!)

Thursday, November 12, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  None (practice basic facts!!)
               5th:  Studylink 4.1
REMINDERS:  Swimming class tomorrow!!
                          November Scholastic Book Orders due tomorrow!
                          Scholastic Book Fair at school next week!
                          BOX TOPS, please!

Wednesday, November 11, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minute today!
MATH:  Both groups:  None!  (Unit Test 3 taken today)
                                     (Practice multiplication facts!!)
SCIENCE:  Worksheet due tomorrow by 8 am!
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS, please!
                          November Scholastic Book Orders due by 11/13.
                          ***SWIM CLASS ON FRIDAY!

Tuesday, November 10, 2015:
READING:  Read for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th: Go over Review Sheets tonight for Unit 3 test tomorrow!
               5th:  Review!
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS!
                          Square One Art orders due tomorrow - final day!
                          November Book Orders due by Friday.
                       
Monday, November 9, 2015:
READING;  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Complete the Review Sheets for checking tomorrow!
                       Unit 3 Test on Wednesday.
               5th:  Studylink 3.10
SPELLING:  Write each new spelling word into a sentence in Thoughtful Log.
                      Due tomorrow by 8am.
REMINDERS:  First Conferences tomorrow after school!
                          BOX TOPS!!
                          Square One Art orders due by Wednesday.
                          November Scholastic Book Orders due by Friday!

Friday, November 6, 2015:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 75, 76, 77 / Wisconsin Map Sheet
               5th:  Studylink 3.9
REMINDERS:  SWIM CLASS ON MONDAY!!
                           Box Tops collection!
                           Square One Art order due 11/11
                           Scholastic Book Order (November) due 11/13

Thursday, November 5, 2015:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 74 / Studylink page 65 / Monday:  Journal page 75
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  Practice spelling words for TEST tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS collection
                          Square One Art orders due 11/11
                          November Scholastic Book Orders due by 11/13
***Next Week:  Swim Class will be Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Wednesday, November 4, 2015:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 71, 72 / Studylink page 63
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  Spelling Story due 8am tomorrow / Spelling Test on Friday
REMINDERS:  SWIM CLASS TOMORROW MORNING (bag, suit, towel)
                          BOX TOPS collection
                          Square One Art Order - due by 11/11
                          November Scholastic Book Orders - due by 11/13
 
Tuesday, November 3, 2015:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 69, 70 / Studylink page 61
               5th:  Studylink 3.8
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS collection
                          Battle of the Books Permission Slip (some students)
                          Square One Art order due by 11/11
                          First 4th Grade Swimming Class is Thursday, Nov. 5th!!

Monday, November 2, 2015:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes tonight!!
MATH:  4th:  Multiplication Table Worksheet / Practice Facts!!
               5th:  Studylink 3.7
REMINDERS: Square One Art order due by 11/11.
                         BOX TOPS collection!
                         Some students:  Battle of the Book Permission Slip
                         First 4th Grade Swimming Class is on Thursday, Nov. 5th!!

Wednesday, October 28, 2015:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes EACH DAY of this long weekend!!!
MATH:  PRACTICE YOUR BASIC MATH FACTS!!!
REMINDERS:  Square One Art order due by 11/11.
                          First 4th grade swimming class is on Thursday, Nov. 5th.
                          BOX TOPS collection!

Tuesday, October 27, 2015:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 65, 68
               5th:  Studylink 3.6
SPELLING:  Spelling Test tomorrow!!
SCIENCE;  Quiz tomorrow!!
REMINDERS:  NO school on Thursday and Friday!
                          Square One Art orders due by 11/11.
                          BOX TOPS collection!!

Monday October 26, 2015:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Cluebusters (Subtraction) Sheet - both sides
               5th:  Studylink 3.5?
SPELLING:  Words written 3X by Tuesday, 8am
                      Final test on Wednesday
SCIENCE:  Practice answers on Review Sheet for Quiz on Wednesday!
REMINDERS:  NO school on Thursday and Friday!
                          BOX TOPS Contest starts next Monday through December 4th.

Friday, October 23, 2015:
READING: Read at least 30 minutes each day.
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 62,63 / Studylink page 53 9bottom)
               5th:  Studylink 3.4
SCIENCE;  Finish sheets - due Wednesday.
SPELLING: Keep reviewing words!
REMINDERS:  No school next week on Thursday and Friday.

Thursday, October 22, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minute tonight.
MATH: 4th:  Journal page 60 / Studylink page 51 / Math Table Sheet
              5th:  Studylink 3.2
SPELLING:  Keep practicing your 11 words!!
SCIENCE:  Finish science sheets  -  due next week Wednesday!
REMINDERS: Next week:  NO school on Thursday and Friday!

Wednesday, October 21, 2015:
READING;  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 49 / Journal page 59 / Return signed math tests! (Need 5!)
               5th:  Studylink 7.3 / Journal page 65
SPELLING: Due tomorrow at 8am:  Write each word 5X / Use each word in a sentence.
REMINDERS:  Next week:  No school on Thursday and Friday!


Tuesday, October 20, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minute tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 57 / Studylink page 47 / Return signed math test!!
               5th:  Studylink 3.2
REMINDERS:  Bring back Conference Preference Sheet as soon as possible.

Monday, October 19, 2015:
READING;  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 53, 54, 55 / Studylink page 45 / Return signed math tests!
               5th:  Studylink 3.1
SPELLING:  See new list in Take Home Folders!  Assignments to practice start Tuesday!
REMINDERS:  Bring back Conference Preference Sheet as soon as possible!

Friday, October 16, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  NONE for both groups until Monday!
REMINDERS:  Return Conference Sign-Up Sheet as soon as you can!

Thursday, October 15, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:  Spelling Test tomorrow!  See list in Take Home Folder.
MATH:  NONE  for both groups (Unit 2 test taken today)
REMINDERS:  Return Conference Sign-Up Sheet as soon as you can!
                          WM Movie Night tomorrow night!

Wednesday, October 14, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 2 Final Test tomorrow!  See Review Pages!
               5th:  Review Pages.  Unit 2 Test tomorrow!
SPELLING:  Final spelling test on Friday - see master list in Take Home Folders!
REMINDERS:  WM Movie Night/Pumpkin Sale Friday night!

Tuesday, October 13, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:  Practice words!  Test date to be decided tomorrow!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 2 Review Sheets - do ALL items the best you can!
               5th:  Studylink 2.10
REMINDERS:  WM Movie Night/Pumpkin Sale Friday night!

Monday, October 12, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:  Do you have your 12 Spelling Sentences written in your Thoughtful Log?
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 49, 50, 51, 52 / Studylink pages 39, 40
               5th;  Studylink 2.9 / Journal page 55
REMINDERS:  October Book Orders due finally by evening of 10/13.
                           WM Movie Night/Pumpkin Sale Friday evening, the 16th.

Friday, October 9, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 37
               5th:  Studylink 2.8
REMINDERS;  October Scholastic Book Orders due 10/12
                          THREE more swimming permission slips needed!
                          October 16th evening:  WM Movie Night

Thursday, October 8, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pges 42, 43,45 / Studylink pages 35, 36
               5th:  Studylink 2.7
REMINDERS:  October Scholastic Book Orders due 10/12
                          Swimming permission slip due asap!

Wednesday, October 7, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 41, 44 due tomorrow.  Future: Journal page 45
               5th:  Studylink 2.6
REMINDERS:  Take Home Folder inspection tomorrow morning!
                          October Scholastic Book Orders due 10/12
                          Swimming permission slip due asap!

Tuesday, October 6, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH: 4th:  No new pages - yesterday's pages due for checking tomorrow.
                      Practice SUBTRACTION FACTS!
              5th:  No new pages
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is the deadline for school picture orders!
                           Swimming Permission Forms due asap!
                          October Scholastic Book Orders due by 10/12!

Monday, October 5, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 39 / Studylink page 31
               5th:  none
REMINDERS;  October Scholastic Book Orders are due by 10/12.
                          School Picture orders due 10/7.
                          Return signed swimming permission slips.

Friday, October 2, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes EACH DAY!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 37 / Studylink page 29
               5th:  None
REMINDERS:  October Scholastic Book Orders due by October 12th!
                          School Pictures due by October 7th.
                          Return signed swimming permission forms.
                     
Thursday, October 1, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 33, 34, 35 / Studylink page 27
               5th;  Studylink 2.4 / Return signed math test
REMINDERS:  School Picture orders are due by Oct. 7
                          Tomorrow is Tie Dye Shirt Day!
                          Return signed swimming permission forms

Wednesday, September 30, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  Classes again tomorrow after two days off!  Make sure pages are completed from Monday!
REMINDERS:  School picture orders are due October 7th.
                          Friday is WM Tie Dye Shirt Day!

Tuesday, September 29, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  Return signed math test!
               See pages from Monday's homework - finish!!
SPELLING:  Rewrite any missed spelling words from test 10X by Wed. 8am.
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow:  World Dairy Expo trip - we leave school at 10:50.
                                               Sack lunch in our room & chaperones meet here at 10:30
                              
Monday, September 28, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Bring back signed math test!  Finish any of the following pages:
                       Journal pages 28, 29, 30, 31 / Studylink 23, 25
               5th:  Studylink 2.3
REMINDERS:  Any old socks?
                          Friday will be WM Tie Dye Shirt Day for the whole school!
                          TOMORROW:  Pope Farm Park trip (11:30 to 2:00)*
                          WEDNESDAY:  World Dairy Expo trip (11:30 to 2:00)
                         *Bring own sack lunch if you haven't ordered from Lunch Express!

Thursday, September 24, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes EACH DAY of the weekend!
MATH:  4th:  Practice basic math facts!!!  Bring back signed Math Tests!
               5th:  Studylink 2.2
SPELLING:  Spelling Test on Monday!
REMINDERS:  Any old socks??
                          NO school tomorrow!
                          Monday night (4 to 8) at Culvers!
         
Wednesday, September 23, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  None (except practice basic facts!!!)
               5th:  Studylink 2.1
SPELLING:  Ask someone at home to give you a practice test!
REMINDERS:  Finish Tie Dye Shirts.
                          Next Monday (4-8pm):  Culvers for dinner?! PTO Fundraiser
                          Any old athletic socks for the classroom??

Tuesday, September 22, 2015:
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 1 Math Test tomorrow!
               5th:  None tonight.
SPELLING:  Practice words!  See blue sheet in Take Home Folders.
REMINDERS:  Finish Tie Dye Shirts!!
                          Practice Basic Math Facts (Multiplication)
                          Monday, Sept. 28th -- Culver's for dinner??

Monday, September 21, 2015:
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Finish Unit 1 Review Sheets for tomorrow!
               5th:  Studylink 1.9 / Unit 1 Review Sheets.
REMINDERS:  Follow instructions for tie dye shirts!
                          ORCHESTRA tomorrow.
                          Practice math facts (subtraction for tomorrow)

Friday, September 18, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes EACH day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 25, 26, 27
               5th:  Journal page 27
REMINDERS:  Old socks??????  Thanks!
                          Tie Dye shirts happening Monday morning (Laundry Monday night??)
                           Culver's Night for WM on Sept. 28th!

Thursday, September 17, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 15
               5th:  Studylink 1.8
SPELLING:  Finish spelling assignment given in class today:
                         --write each word 5x
                         --put each word into 2 interesting sentences
REMINDERS:  School Pictures tomorrow.
                          We will tie dye our new t-shirts on Monday!

Wednesday, September 16, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH;  4th:  Journal pages 16, 20 / Studylink page 13 / PRACTICE FACTS!!!!!!
               5th:  Studylink 1.7
REMINDERS:  Friday is School Picture Day (retakes or first time!)
                          RETURN SIGNED PASSPORTS!
               
Tuesday, September 15, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 13 / Studylink page 11
               5th:  Journal page 19 / Studylink 1.6
REMINDERS: Friday is School Picture Day (retakes or first time!)
                         Optional $5 for recorder in music
                         RETURN SIGNED PASSPORTS!!

Monday, September 14, 2015:
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 10-11 / Studylink page 9 / PRACTICE BASIC FACTS!!
               5th:  Studylink 1.5
REMINDERS:  Orchestra tomorrow!
                          Field Trip permission slips!
                          School Picture order deadline tomorrow for pics previously taken.
                          Friday, Sept. 18: School Picture Retake Day (or first time!)
                          Optional $5 for recorder in music class
                          RETURN SIGNED PASSPORTS!
         
Friday, September 11, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minute EACH day!!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 7, 8, 9
               5th:  Studylink 1.4
REMINDERS:  Return TWO permission slips for TWO upcoming field trips!
                          Optional $5 for recorder in music.
                          Friday, Sept. 18 is Picture Retake (or Original) Day!

Thursday, September 10, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  Bring ALL bag/contents back to school everyday!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 6 / Studylink page 7
               5th;  Journal page 11 / Studylink 1.3
REMINDERS:  Return TWO permission slips for TWO upcoming field trips!
                          Scholastic Book Orders due by 9/11.
                         Optional $5 for recorder in music.
                         Any remaining parent papers - Thank you!
                         TOMORROW IS JERSEY DAY - you can wear any team clothing!

Wednesday, September 9. 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - bring reading BAG with folder and all books back to school every day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 4,5 / Studylink page 5
               5th;  Journal page 8 / Studylink 1.2
REMINDERS:  Any remaining parent papers.
                          Scholastic Book Orders due by 9/11.
                          Ask parents if they want to buy a recorder for music for $5 (not required)

Tuesday, September 8, 2015:
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight - bring reading BAG (with folder, book) back to school everyday!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 3
               5th:  Studylink 1.1
REMINDERS:  Bring in last Parent Papers!
                          Scholastic Book Orders are due in by Friday, 9/11
                          Decide on home or school sack lunch for Sept. 29 and 30 field trip days!  

Friday, September 4, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day - and bring back your Reading Bag every day to school!  Show your parents our new system!
REMINDERS:  Turn in any remaining parent papers.
                          Our first Scholastic Book Orders will be due by September 11th!
                          First day of Orchestra Practice:  7:15 am next Tuesday, Sept. 8th!

Thursday, September 3, 2015;
READING;  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.  Bring book back to school tomorrow!
WRITING/SOCIAL STUDIES:  Make sure your address and one phone number is filled out on the first page of your assignment notebook.
REMINDERS:  Turn in any remaining parent papers.
                           Our first Scholastic Book Orders will be due by September 11th!

Wednesday, September 2, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  Bring book back to school tomorrow!
WRITING/SOCIAL STUDIES:  Make sure your address and one phone number is filled out on the first page of your assignment notebook.
REMINDERS:  Turn in any remaining parent papers.
                          Does anyone still need to pay the $6.00 cost for the 3-drawer file box?


WELCOME TO THE NEW 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR IN MRS. HANNAM'S 4TH GRADE!

This page will get updated right after classes every school day for the latest and greatest notice of reminders and homework assignments!!!!   Stay tuned!

(HOMEWORK for the first day of school on September 1st ---- BRING TO SCHOOL THE BOOK YOU ARE READING NOW! )




LAST HOMEWORK POSTING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR!
June 3, 2015:
READ EVERY DAY ALL YOU CAN AND SEE HOW MANY PAGES YOU CAN GET IN BEFORE THE OFFICIAL START OF SUMMER VACATION!  AND THEN -- READ EVERY SINGLE DAY OF YOUR SUMMER AND "GET LOST" IN YOUR PAGES!!  ENJOY!!!!

June 1, 2015:
READING:  Read your books all you can each night - can you get through TWO more before June 10th??
MATH;  4th:  None
               5th:  Unit 12 Test tomorrow.
REMINDERS:  Family Hot Dog Picnic Lunch on Wednesday, June 3rd!

May 28, 2015:
READING:  Read in both books as much as you can!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 320, 322B, 323,327,328
               5th:  Studylink 12.5 / Permission Slip due tomorrow.
REMINDERS;  Pope Farm Trip tomorrow morning 8:15 to 10:45 - DRESS FOR WEATHER!
                          Baby/toddler photo due tomorrow!

May 27, 2015:
READING:  Read in your book club book and your independent book!
MATH:  4th:  Finish circled items on Studylink pages 255, 257, 259.
               5th:  Studylink 12.4
REMINDERS:  Need baby/toddler photo by Friday.
                          Shopping at the 3rd Grade Market is tomorrow!
                          Friday morning:  Pope Farm Park field trip 8:30 to 10:45.

May 26, 2015:
READING:  Read in both books as much as you are able!!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 314, 315
               5th;  Studylink 12.3
REMINDERS:  All 4th graders need to bring in a baby/toddler picture by Friday!
                          Shopping at the 3rd Grade Market is Thursday - collect your coins.
                          Pope Farm Park field trip is Friday morning, 8:30 to 10:45.

May 22, 2015:
READING:  Read in both books as much as you can over the long weekend.
MATH:   4th:  None / Return signed math tests!
                5th:  Studylink 12.2
REMINDERS:  NO school on Monday.
                          Orchestra Practice Tuesday morning at PAC - return to WM on bus by 8:20am
                          All 4th graders need baby/toddler photo turned in by Friday, May 29!

May 21, 2015:
READING:  Read in both books for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 311 / Return signed Unit 11 Math Test!
               5th:  Journal page 12.1 / Studylink 12.1
REMINDERS:  We need last field trip slips and school library books!!!!!

May 20, 2015:
READING:  Read in both books for at least 30 minutes tonight!
                     Be ready for your Book Club meeting!
MATH:  None for both grades tomorrow.
REMINDERS:  Last permission slips due from a few students.
                          Look for school library books - all due by Friday!!!

May 19, 2015:
READING:  Read both books for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 11 Math Test tomorrow!
               5th:  Studylink 11.6
REMINDERS:  Two permission slips for field trips, please!
                          Return all school library books THIS WEEK!

May 18, 2015:
READING:  Read both books (indep/club) for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 11 Test on Wednesday.  (Tuesday we will review again!)
               5th:  Do the experiment if you can / signed math tests
REMINDERS;  TWO permission slips due ASAP!
                          Return all school library books by May 22nd!

May 15, 2015:
READING:  Read BOTH books for at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 11 Test is next week Wednesday!  Keep reviewing/practicing!!
               5th:  Do the experiment if you can!  Sign Test!
REMINDERS:  TWO permission slips are due ASAP!
                           Final day to return school library books is May 22nd!!

May 14, 2015:
READING:  Read BOTH books (indep. and Club!) for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  We will continue to review Unit 11 concepts!  Test next week - stay tuned.
               5th:  Studylink 11.5 / Signed Test!
REMINDERS:  Due tomorrow:  BOX TOPS / Food Donations -- LAST DAY!!!
                                                     May Scholastic Book Orders (will submit order on Saturday)
                                                     Pope Farm Park permission slip - asap!
                          Tomorrow is the last day to check out school library books!  All books are
                          due by May 22nd.

May 12, 2015:
READING:  Read BOTH books (indep. and club) for at least 30 minutes each night!
MATH:  4th:  Finish second unit review for Thursday checking and practice.
               5th:  None
REMINDERS:  Track Meet tomorrow!!
                           Thursday AM:  MAPS Math Testing
                           Friday:  Box Tops/Food Donations due!
                                         Scholastic Book Orders due!

May 11, 2015:
READING:  Read BOTH books(indep. and club) for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Review Pages #1 due Tuesday / Review pages #2 due Wednesday.
REMINDERS:  Orchestra tomorrow 7:30/8:30
                          MAPS testing on Tuesday and Thursday mornings this week.
                          Wednesday:  Track Meet!
                          Friday:  Box Tops/Food Donations due.
                                       Scholastic Book Orders due.

May 8, 2015:
READING:  Read both your independent reading book AND your club book!
MATH:  (See May 7th below)
REMINDERS:  May 15th:  Deadline for BOX TOPS / Food Donations
                          May 15th:  Due date for final Book Order of the year.
                          Next Tuesday/Thursday:  MAPS testing each morning!
                          Next Wednesday:  Track Meet!

May 7, 2015:  
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  None for tomorrow (Glacier Creek Tour)
               5th:  Pages for lesson 11.3 for Monday.
REMINDERS:  1:00-2:00pm: 4th Grade Tour of Glacier Creek
                           May 15th:  Deadline for BOX TOPS and Book Orders.
       
May 6, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  None for tomorrow.
               5th:  Studylink 11.2
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is our Read-In Reward Day!
                           Friday afternoon:  Tour of Glacier Creek!
                           May 15th:  Box Tops/Food Donations - last day!
                           May 15th:  May Scholastic Book Orders due!

May 5, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 304 / Sheet on subtracting negative numbers
               5th:  All pages in two books for Lesson 11.1
SCIENCE:  Review notes for quiz on Wednesday!
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is Wacky Wednesday!
                          Thursday is our classroom REWARD DAY!
                          Friday is our tour of Glacier Creek!
                          May Scholastic Book Orders will be due by May 15th!
                          BOX TOPS/food donations are due by May 15th.

May 4, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th and 5th:  None tonight!
SCIENCE: Review notes for quiz on Wednesday!
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS/food donations collected until May 15th!
                          Wednesday is WACKY Wednesday!
                          Thursday is our classroom REWARD DAY!
                           Friday is our tour of Glacier Creek!

May 1, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 299 / Studylink page 241
               5th:  Studylink 10.9
REMINDERS:  Take Home Folders will be inspected Monday morning!
                           Box Tops collected until May 15th (food items, too!!)
                           Track Meet slips needed (for meet on 5/13)
                           Prepare for WACKY Wednesday!

April 30, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 297, 298
               5th:  Journal page 363 / Studylink 10.8
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS, please!
                          Return Track Meet permission slip.
                          May 6th is Wacky Wednesday!

April 29, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 292, 296
               5th:  Studylink 10.7
REMINDERS:  Return Track Meet permission slip.
                          Last day of Art Club is tomorrow.                        
                          BOX TOPS, please!
                          May 6th is Wacky Wednesday!

April 28, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 288, 289
               5th:  Studylink 10.6
REMINDERS:  Return Track Meet Permission Slip!
                          Return signed Unit 10 Math Test!
                          Art Club meets Wed/Thur.
                          BOX TOPS, please.
                          May 6th is WACKY WEDNESDAY!

April 27, 2015:
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Return signed Unit 10 Math Tests
               5th:  Studylink 10.5
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS, please!
                          Art Club meets on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday for this FINAL week!
                          Return signed permission slips for May 13th Track Meet.

April 24, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  None!!
               5th:  Studylink 10.4
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS, please!
                          Return signed permission slips for May 13th Track Meet

April 23, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
WRITING:  Complete Biography in Google Drive if at all possible tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 10 Final Test tomorrow.
               5th:  Studylink 10.3 / Return signed test.
REMINDERS;  Wear Tie Dye Shirts tomorrow during school.
                           PTO Spring Fling tomorrow night at WM from 6 to 8:30pm.
                           Bring in BOX TOPS for our Spring Contest!
                           Return signed permission slips for Track Meet on May 13th.

April 21, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minute tonight.
WRITING:  Work on Biography in Google Drive - aim to be done by Friday!
MATH:  4th:  If possible, complete all sheets given yesterday and today (Integer Set and Unit 10         Review Sheets).  Do not work more than about 45 minutes at home - we can finish the rest tomorrow. Expect Unit 10 Test to be on Friday.
               5th:  Studylink 10.1 / Journal 10.1
REMINDERS:  Wednesday morning - last day of Badger Exam for 4th grade!
                           Art Club meets Wednesday.
                           Friday:  Wear Tie Dye shirts - Spring Fling at WM from 6 to 8:30pm.
 
April 20, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 227 / Front page of 2-sheet packet (can do more if time)
               5th: No homework
WRITING:  Work on Biography in Google Drive - aim to be DONE by Friday!!!
REMINDERS:  Tuesday/Wednesday mornings:  Badger Exam
                          NO orchestra tomorrow.
                          Art Club meets on Wednesday this week.
                          Friday:  Wear Tie Dye Shirt / Spring Fling at WM from 6-8:30pm

April 16, 2015:
READING:  Read each day over the long weekend!!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 284, 285 (3 circled boxes on each page)
               5th:  Unit 9 packet due Monday.
WRITING;  Work on Biography rough draft in Google Drive - wrap it up!!!!!
REMINDERS:  NO school tomorrow!

April 15, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 281, 282, 283#1
               5th:  Studylink 9.9 / Return signed tests
WRITING:  Work on Biography rough draft in Google Drive.
REMINDERS:  Book Orders due by tonight.
                          Thursday:  Girls' Book Club (last one)
                                             Art Club
                                             Willy's Warehouse
                          NO CLASSES ON FRIDAY!

April 14, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH: 4th:  Journal pages 280, 280A / Studylink page 223
              5th:  Studylink 9.8
WRITING:  Biography rough draft in Google Drive - can work on anytime!
REMINDERS:  Wednesday night - Book Orders due.
                           Thursday:  Girls' Book Club meets / Art Club meets
                           Friday - NO classes for students!
                                       
April 13, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink pages 219 and 221 / Journal pages 277A/B
               5th:  Studylink 9.7
WRITING:  Biography rough draft in Google Drive - can work on anytime!
REMINDERS:  Art Club on Monday and Thursday this week.
                          Wednesday night - Book Orders due.
                           Girls' Book Club meets noon Thursday - last one!
                          Orchestra tomorrow 7:30/8:00
                          NO school on Friday!

April 10, 2015:  
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  No new assignment.  Return signed Unit 9 Math Tests Monday!!!
               5th:  None
WRITING:  Biography rough draft in Google Drive.
REMINDERS:  April Book Orders due Wednesday, April 15th.
                          MONDAY AND TUESDAY:  Badger Exams in the mornings!!!

April 9, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 275, 277
               5th:  Studylink 9.4
WRITING:  Biography rough draft in Google Drive
REMINDERS:  Art Club meets Friday afters school.
                          April Book Orders due by April 15th.
                          See flyer for new BOX TOPS/FOOD DRIVE contest.

April 8, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  We will complete the Unit 9 Test in class tomorrow.
               5th;  Studylink 9.3
WRITING:  Biography rough draft in Google Drive
REMINDERS:  Girls' Book Club meets tomorrow at noon.
                          April Scholastic Book Orders due 4/15
                          Get Science Test signed - and return!

April 7, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Practice items on Review Sheets - Unit 9 Test is tomorrow!
               5th:  Journal 9.2 / Studylink 9.2
WRITING:  Biography rough draft in Google Drive
REMINDERS:  April Scholastic Book Orders are due April 15th!
                          Art Club is Wednesday and Friday this week!
                          Girls' Book Club is Thursday at noon.
                          Get Science Test signed - and return!!

April 6, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Complete Review Sheets - one more day on Tuesday to practice/ Wednesday Test!
               5th:  Studylink 9.1
WRITING:  If so choose:  Can type your biography rough draft on Google Drive at any time!
REMINDERS:  Orchestra tomorrow at 7:30/10:15
                          CLEAN OUT TAKE HOME FOLDERS!!
                          Girls' Book Club on Thursday at noon.
                          Art Club is April 8 and 10 this week.
***See Badger Exam testing schedule in letter coming home today!

March 27, 2015:
READING:  Read 30 minutes each day of Spring Break - at least!!!
MATH:  4th:  Complete any unfinished parts of Unit 9 Review Sheets
                       Test will be either Tuesday or Wednesday!
               5th:  None
WRITING:  Work on Biography notes is optional over Break
REMINDERS:  PLEASE clean out Take Home Folders!!!
                          See you on April 6th!

March 26, 2015:
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Complete the first half of the Unit 9 Review Sheets for tomorrow.
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  Final test on List #3 tomorrow.
SCIENCE:  Test on part two of Science unit (electricity)
REMINDERS:  Art Club is tomorrow after school.
                          SPRING BREAK IS NEXT WEEK - SEE YOU ON APRIL 6TH!

March 25, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 270 - 271 / Studylink 211
               5th:  Review Sheets / Test tomorrow
SPELLING:  Test on List #3 is Friday!
SCIENCE;  Test-Part 2 is on Friday!
REMINDERS:  Art Club is on both Thursday and Friday!
                          Girls' Book Club is Thursday!

March 24, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes.  Finding and reading/highlighting articles about your Biography Person counts, too!!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink 209 / White Practice Sheet
               5th:  Studylink 8.10 / Journal pages 282, 283
SPELLING:  25 Spelling Sentences for List #3 are due at 8am sharp tomorrow morning!
SCIENCE:  First half of Science Test is tomorrow!!!  Study pages in red folders!!!
REMINDERS:  Show parents the blue Life Lessons Sheets.
                           Return signed Report Card Envelopes.
                           Art Club on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday this week.
                           Girls' Book Club on Thursday.

March 23, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 262, 263
               5th;  Studylink 8.6 / Journal pages 274, 274A, 274B, 275
SPELLING:  Write 25 Spelling Sentences for third 5th Gr. List by 8am Wednesday!
WRITING:  Find another article/book (either paper or online) from which to take more notes for your biography.
SCIENCE:  One half of final test on Wednesday/One half of final test on Friday.
REMINDERS:  Please return signed Report Card Envelopes.
                          Art Club tomorrow.
                          Girls' Book Club Thursday.

March 19, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 259, 260 / Studylink pages 199, 201
               5th:  Studylink 8.8
SPELLING:  Practice spelling words (list #2) - test will be on Monday.
WRITING:  Collect other info (online?) about your person to take notes on during class.
SCIENCE;  Jeopardy paper is due Monday.  Test is next week Wednesday.
REMINDERS:  Report Cards come home tomorrow.
                          Wear Badger Clothing tomorrow.

March 18, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th;  Journal page s 255, 342, 343 (see marked items) / return signed tests!
               5th:  Studylink 8.7
SPELLING:  Write 25 sentences from List #2 - due tomorrow at 8am!
WRITING:  Can work on biography - reading info and taking notes.
SCIENCE;  Tomorrow:  Electricity Review Guide due!
                    Monday:  Jeopardy Sheet due.
                    Wednesday, 3/25;   Final Test
REMINDERS;  Art Club meets tomorrow, too!
                          Girls' Book Club meets at lunch tomorrow.
         
March 17, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 252#1, 253, 254 / Studylink page 197 / Return signed tests!
               5th;  Studylink 8.6
SPELLING:  Do corrections from Test #1 - due tomorrow by 8am.
                      Write 25 sentences from List #2 - due Thursday morning by 8am.
WRITING:  Can work on biography - reading info and taking notes.
SCIENCE:  Electricity Review Guide is due Thursday.
                    Jeopardy is due Monday.
                    Test is on Wednesday, March 25th.
REMINDERS:  Girls' Book Club meets on Thursday at lunch - read pages.

March 16, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight (can read 'bio' book!)
MATH:  4th:  Last week's assn:  Journal pages 244, 246, 247
                       Today's assn:  Journal pages 249, 250, 251 / Studylink page 195
                       Return signed Unit 8 Math Test asap!
              5th:  Studylink 8.5
REMINDERS:  Wear green tomorrow if you so choose!
                           Orchestra practices in the morning/6:30pm concert in the evening tomorrow!
                           Girls' Book Club on Thursday for lunch - read chapters.

March 13, 2015: 
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day of the weekend!
MATH:   4th:  Journal pages 244, 246, 247 due TUESDAY.
                5th:  Studylink 8.4 / Return signed math test!
SPELLING:  Final Test on MONDAY!
REMINDERS:  March Scholastic Book Orders due by Monday night.
                          Next Art Club meeting is on Monday!
                          Orchestra Concert Tuesday at 6pm.

March 12, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 8 Test tomorrow - use Review Sheets to practice.
               5th:  Studylink 8.3 / Return signed tests.
SPELLING:  Final test on List #1 on Monday!
REMINDERS: Badger Clothing tomorrow if you choose!!  Go Team!
                          March Scholastic Book Orders due Monday, 3/16
                          Next Art Club meets on Monday, 3/16
                          Orchestra Concert at WM on Tuesday, 3/17 at 6:30pm

March 11, 2015:
READING;  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Finish Review Sheets for Unit 8 -- Unit Test is on Friday!
               5th:  Studylink 8.2
SPELLING:  Continue to practice words on List #1 - Test on Monday!
REMINDERS:  Scholastic March Book Orders are due Monday, March 16th.

March 10, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  See Friday's READING assignment - continue all week.
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 240, 241, 242, 243 / "Practice Sheet 34" is due tomorrow
               5th:  Studylink 8.1
SPELLING:  25 Spelling Sentences are due at 8:00am tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Scholastic March Book Orders are due Monday, March 16th.
                          ART CLUB TOMORROW after school.

March 9, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
                     See Friday's READING assignment below about finding the Life Lesson.
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 185 / Journal page 239
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  New list of 25 words:  Write 25 sentences, due Wednesday, 8:00am.
REMINDERS;  Yearbook orders due 3/13
                           Book Orders due 3/16
                          Parent Conferences tomorrow, beginning at 3:00pm.
                          Orchestra tomorrow 7:30/9:00am.

March 6, 2015:
READING:  Read 30 minutes each day!
                     ALSO:  Find a BIG Idea/Life Lesson from
                                   1.  A TV Show
                                   2.  A person in your life
                                   3.  Your book character
                                   Jot down a note about what you find to share on Monday!!!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 183 / Journal pages 232, 233, 234, 235
               5th:  None
REMINDERS:  Yearbook Orders are due March 13th!
                          March Scholastic Book Orders are due March 16th!
                           Parent Conferences on Tuesday after school.

March 5, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  TRY 60!!
MATH:  4th:  Make sure Journal pages 228, 229 are complete / Do Studylink 179-bottom
               5th:  None
REMINDERS:  Yearbook Orders are due March 13th.
                          New March Scholastic Book Orders are due March 16th.

March 4, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 177 / Journal pages 226A, 228, 229
SPELLING:  Test on List #3 tomorrow!
REMINDERS: Dress Like a Book Character Day is tomorrow.

March 3, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 223, 226 / Studylink 175
               5th:  Studylink 7.11
SPELLING:  Test on List #3 on Thursday!
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is Wordy Wear / Thursday is Dress Like a Book Character Day
                           Wednesday after school is Day #2 of 4H Parent Conferences.

March 2, 2015:
*Students did not need to bring home planners or folders today.  They should have brought home their reading book.  Regular class schedule and assignments resumes tomorrow!
TUESDAY:  First Day of Conferences after school.
                      Orchestra at 7:30am and 9:30am
WEDNESDAY:  Wear 'wordy' clothing to school!
                             Second Day of Conferences after school.
THURSDAY:  "Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character" Day!

February 27, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!  Be ready for READ-IN on Monday!!
MATH:  4th:  None
               5th:  Studylink 7.10
REMINDERS:  Yearbook orders due 3/13
                           Monday:  Class Read-In Reward Day!
                           Next week:  Literacy Week!  See yellow info sheet for details!
                           Tuesday/Wednesday:  Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
                           Wednesday:  Dress with Words on your clothes.
                           Thursday:  Dress like your favorite book character!

February 26, 2015:
GREAT FIELD TRIP TODAY!!!!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  None
REMINDERS:  Yearbook orders due by 3/13
                           Friday night:  6:30pm Family Movie Night at WM!
                           Monday:  Class Read In Reward Day!
                           Next Week:  Literacy Week!
                           Tuesday and Wednesday:  Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences

February 25, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  No homework - except ---!  PRACTICE BASIC FACTS!
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  25 Spelling Sentences are due tomorrow at 8:00am
REMINDERS:  Field Trip tomorrow - disposable lunches/ good walking shoes!
                          Next Monday:  Class Reward Day (Read In/ Comfy Clothes/Pillow...)
                          Next week is Literacy Week - see yellow info sheet coming home today!
                          Yearbook orders due 3/13

February 24, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Use Unit 7 Review Sheets to practice for tomorrow's final test.
               5th:  Studylink 7.9
REMINDERS:  Yearbook orders due by 3/13
                          Tomorrow:  Wear bright/neon colors
                           Thursday: Field Trip - bring disposable lunches
                           *Class Reward Day has been moved to Monday!
                           Next week:  Literacy Week!

February 23, 2015:
READING: Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 217 #1-5 / Unit 7 Review Sheets / Unit Test Wednesday
               5th:  Studylink 7.8
REMINDERS:  Orchestra tomorrow (7:30/9:00)
                           Yearbook orders due by 3/13
                           Wednesday:  Wear Bright Colors Day
                           Thursday:  Field Trip (tie dye shirts - disposable lunch)
                           Friday:  Classroom Reward Day!

February 20, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 212  / Studylink page 165
               5th:  Studylink 7.7
REMINDERS:  ART CLUB is Monday, Feb. 23rd.
                          Orchestra Practice Sheets
                          Yearbook Orders due by 3/13
                           Next week Thursday is our Field Trip - wear Tie Dye Shirts
                           Next week Wednesday is"Wear Neon/Bright Colors Day"

February 19, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 208, 209, 210
               5th:  Studylink 7.6 / Return signed tests
WRITING:  How To books are due by end of Friday!
SPELLING:  Test on List #2 is tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Yearbook orders are due by 3/13.
                           Orchestra Practice Sheets
                           ART Club is tomorrow after school.
                          Next week Thursday is our Field Trip!

February 18, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:   4th:  Journal pages 206, 207 (optional: page 205) / Studylink page 161
                5th:  Studylink 7.5
WRITING:  How To Books are DUE FRIDAY!!!
SPELLING:  Practice words of 2nd list - test on Friday!
REMINDERS:  Yearbook orders are due by 3/13
                          Orchestra:  practice sheets

February 17, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:   4th: Work on 3 sheets given today - due on THURSDAY!
                5th:  Studylink 7.4
WRITING:  Finish How To books!
SPELLING:  Practice words with a partner/parent.... (2nd list).
REMINDERS:  Yearbook Orders - due by 3/13.
                           First day of Art Club tomorrow after school!
               
February 16, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 204 / Is J342-343 finished?? / Show parents Lesson 7.8 tonight.
               5th:  Studylink 7.3
WRITING:  Work on How To books!
SPELLING:  25 Sentences for second list of 4th grade words - due tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Yearbook Order envelopes with payment due by 3/13
                           February Scholastic Book Orders deadline is tomorrow!

February 12, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day this long weekend!!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 342 - 343 due Monday.
               5th:  Studylink 7.2 due Monday.
WRITING:  Work on How To Books!
SPELLING:  25 sentences due Tuesday for second set of 4th grade words.
REMINDERS:  Yearbook Order Envelope with payment - due 3/13.
                           February Scholastic Book Orders due by Tuesday, 2/17.
                           Art Club permission forms due Monday.
                           Girls On The Run permission forms due Monday.
                           NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!

February 11, 2015:
READING:  Read from both books tonight for at least 30 minutes.
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 342 - 343 by Monday!
               5th:  Studylink 7.2
WRITING:  Work on How To Book!
REMINDERS:  Yearbook Order Envelope with payment.
                           February 26th Field Trip Permission Slip with $2
                           February Scholastic Book Orders due by 2/17
                           VALENTINES FOR TOMORROW!
                           Art Club permission form due Monday
                           Girls On The Run form due Monday
                           DRAMA CLUB STARTS TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL.
                           NO school on Friday!!!!!!!!!!

February 10, 2015:
READING:  Read from both books tonight for at least 30 minutes!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 200B, 201, 202 / Try Studylink page 157, if you can!
               5th:  Studylink 7.1
WRITING:  Work on How To... Book!!
REMINDERS:  Yearbook Order Envelope with payment.
                           February 26th Field Trip Permission Slip with $2.
                           February Scholastic Book Orders due by 2/17.
                           Parent Conference preference sheet due asap.
                           Any Valentines for Thursday?????

February 9, 2015:
READING:  Read from both books tonight for at least 30 minutes!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 200A / Studylink page 155
               5th:  none
WRITING:  Work on How To... book.
SPELLING:  Practice first 25 words for spelling test tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Orchestra tomorrow (7:30/10:15)
                           Yearbook Order Envelope with payment.
                           February 26th Field Trip Permission Slip/$2
                           February Scholastic Book Orders due by 2/17
                           Parent Conference preference sheet due asap.

February 5, 2015:
READING:  Read from both books tonight for at least 30 minutes!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 195, 197 (196 is optional) / Studylink page 151
               5th:   None
WRITING:  Work on How To...Book
SPELLING:  Practice first 25 words for test early next week!
REMINDERS;  Science Quiz tomorrow.
                          Orchestra:  Pages 22, 23, 24
                          Yearbook Order forms and payment:  due 3/13
                          February 26th Field Trip Permissions Slips and payment

February 4, 2015:
READING:  Read from both books tonight for at least 30 minutes!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 189, 190 / Studylink page 147
               5th;  Unit 6 Review / Unit 6 Test tomorrow!
WRITING:  Work on How To... Book!
SPELLING:  All 25 Spelling Sentences due tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Friday is a Science Quiz!
                          Orchestra:  Pages 22, 23, 24
                          Yearbook Order forms and payment:  due 3/13
                          February 26th permission slips and payment; asap

February 3, 2015:
READING:  Read from both books tonight for at least 30 minutes!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 193 / Studylink page 149
               5th:  Studylink 6.10
WRITING:  Work on How To....Book.
REMINDERS:  Orchestra:  Pages 22, 23, 24
                          Yearbook Order forms and payment - due 3/13

February 2, 2015:
READING:  Read from both books (especially historical fiction!) for at least 30 minutes!
MATH:  4th:   Do Journal page 191 / Return signed Unit 6 Math Test / Make sure J 187,188/SL145 are done!
               5th;  Studylink 6.9 / Return signed math test
WRITING:  Work on research (info/pics0 for HOW TO Books.
MUSIC:  Study music flash cards - quiz tomorrow!
REMINDERS;  Return class photo page to correct owner.
                          Send in order/payment for Yearbook!
                          Orchestra tomorrow!

January 30, 2015:
READING:  Read from both books (especially historical fiction!) for at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 185, 186, 187, 188 / Studylink page 145
               5th:  Math Boxes 6.8
WRITING:  Work on items to add to How To...Books -can save in google docs.
MUSIC:  Practice Music Flashcards for next class!
REMINDERS:  Return class photo page if you have the wrong one!

January 29, 2015:
READING:  Read from both books (especially historical fiction!) for at least 30 min.
MATH:  4th: Finish "Treasure Hunt" sheet
               5th:  Journal and Studylink pages for 6.7
WRITING:  Work on pages for "How To..." book (pictures, info)
MUSIC:  Practice Music Flashcards for next class!

January 28, 2015:
READING: Read from both books (especially historical fiction!) for at least 30 min.
MATH:  4th:  Practice more problems like those on the Unit 6 Review Sheets and in the workbooks. Unit 6 Test is tomorrow!
               5th:  Finish all math boxes for 6.6 / Sign and return Unit 5 Test.

January 27, 2015:
READING:  Read from both books (especially historical fiction!) for at least 30 min.
MATH:  4th:  Try again on any items on Studylink page 139 / Finish Review Sheets
                       Unit 6 Test is Thursday!
               5th:  Studylink 6.6
REMINDERS:  Final due date for Drama Club permission:  Wed. 1/28

January 26, 2015:
READING:  Read from both books (especially historical fiction!) for at least 30 min.
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 167 #6,7, 168, 169 / SL page 139 IF time and willing to try it!!
REMINDERS:  NAEP testing tomorrow (get good sleep and breakfast!!)
                          Drama Club permission slip due Wednesday.
                          Orchestra Class at 7:30am Tuesday (but no small group lesson).

January 23, 2015:
READING:  Read from both books (own and historical fiction) as much as you can!!!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 163#5, 165 / Studylink page 137
               5th:  Finish math boxes 6.4
REMINDERS:  Next week Tuesday:  NAEP Assessements (Math, Reading, Science)
                          Drama Club permission slip due on January 28th (Wednesday)

January 22, 2015:
READING:  Read in BOTH books at least 30 minutes total (try for 60 minutes??)
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 160 / Studylink pages 133, 135 / Any division sheets to finish?)
               5th:  Studylink 6.3
REMINDERS:  Drama Club permission slip??

January 21, 2015:
READING:  Read half time with indep. book and half time with historical fiction book.
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 158, 159 / Studylink pages 131, 133
                       Do you still need to do more to complete the 11 Division Problem Sheet?
               5th:  Studylink 6.2
REMINDERS:  Sheet from Music Class due TOMORROW if you chose to participate.
                           Drama Club Sheet from Mrs. Unertl is due January 28th.

January 20, 2015:
READING;  Read half time with indep. book and half time with historical fiction book.
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 156 / Long Division sheet of 11 problems
               5th:  Studylink 6.1
REMINDERS:  Any Gold Star Research Projects to work on???

January 16, 2015:
READING:  Read in BOTH books (Indep. book and Historical Fiction Book) each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 154A and 154B / Studylink page 129 / Practice long division problems
REMINDERS:  NO school on Monday, January 19th!

January 15, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.  Can you manage another 15 to 30 minutes with your new Historical Fiction book???
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 150 / Studylink page 127
WRITING;  Haiku due tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  January Book Orders will be submitted on Saturday!
                          Wear Packer clothing on Friday!

January 14, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal and Studylink pages for Lesson 6.3
                       Check over Division Sheet from yesterday - can you fix/finish any problems on your own after more practice from today's class?
               5th:  Review Sheets for Unit Test tomorrow
WRITING:  All Haiku are due by end of day Friday!
REMINDERS:  January Book Orders are due by end of day Friday.
                          Wear Packer clothing on Friday.

January 13, 2015:
READING: Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Be ready to check Studylink page 123 / One sheet-12 division problems
               5th:  Studylink 5.11
WRITING:  Work on Haiku - we need to finish them by Friday!
REMINDERS:  January Book Orders due Friday.
                          Wear Packer clothing on Friday.

January 12, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 142, 143 / Studylink page 123
               5th:  none
REMINDERS:  Clean out Take Home Folders.
                          Return any classroom library books.
                          January Scholastic Book Orders are due by Friday.
                          Wear Packer clothing on Friday, Jan. 16th.
                          Tomorrow we do the Reading MAPS test - in the morning!

January 9, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  We began long division today -- PRACTICE BASIC FACTS!!!
               5th:  Studylink 5.10
REMINDERS:  January Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, January 16th.
                          Clean out Take Home Folder!

January 8, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Finish word problems sheet (2 sides)
               5th:  Studylink 5.9
REMINDERS;  Haiku work?
                          Any Gold Star Research projects?

January 7, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 137, 138-139 / Studylink page 121#4,5
                       RETURN SIGNED UNIT 6 TESTS!
               5th:  Studylink page 5.8
SCIENCE:  Return signed Science Test!
REMINDERS:  Write Haiku's

January 6, 2015:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Practice basic facts!!!!!!!!!!!
               5th:  Studylink 5.7
SCIENCE:  Return SIGNED science test tomorrow!
SPELLING:  Some students have sentences to write for missed homonyms.
REMINDERS:  Dress appropriately for the weather (even layers for inside).
                          Any classroom library books that can be returned to school??

January 5, 2015:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 5 math test tomorrow (practice items on Review Sheets done today!)
               5th;  Studylink 5.6
REMINDERS:  CLEAN OUT:  Backpacks, Take Home Folders!
                          Bring back Reading Logs/Bags/Folders!
                          Bring back Planners, Take Home Folders!

December 18, 2014:
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight - collect good books to read over Break!
MATH:  None for either group!  No math class tomorrow.
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is our Read-In Reward Day!

December 17, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 113 (top half and bottom row)
               5th:  No homework
SPELLING:  Homonym Test tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  We need 4 more report card envelopes returned.
                           Friday is our Reward Day!!!

December 16, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 129, 131, 133 / Studylink page 109
               5th:  Studylink 5.5
SPELLING:  Homonym Final Test will be either Wed. or Thurs.
SCIENCE:  Rocks and Minerals Test on Wednesday!!
REMINDERS:  Return signed report card envelope!
                          Winter Tea tomorrow - 12:30 time for our class
                          Our Reward Day is Friday!

December 15, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 126 (and finish all previously unfinished pages)
               5th:  Studylink 5.4
SPELLING:  Test on Homonyms on Wednesday!
SCIENCE:  Rocks and Minerals Test on Wednesday!
REMINDERS:  Return signed report card envelopes!
                          Orchestra (and homework) tomorrow!
                          Winter Tea at 12:30 on Wednesday!
                          Our Reward Day is Friday!

December 12, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 121, 124, 125
               5th:  Journal page 132
SPELLING:  Homonym Test next week!
SCIENCE;  Practice items in red folder and spiral - test on Wednesday!
REMINDERS;  Pizza Lunch on Monday (Box Tops Winners!)
                          Orchestra Homework for Tuesday.
                          Winter Tea on Wednesday (our time is 12:30)
                          Our Reward Day is Friday!

December 11, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink pages 105, 107 (all problems to be done in traditional method!)
               5th:  Journal page 127 / Studylink 5.2
SPELLING:  Final test on 25 homonyms next week!
SCIENCE:  Rocks and Minerals test next week Wed.  Study all notes until then!
REMINDERS:  Pizza Lunch provided to our class next Monday for being WINNERS of the Box Tops Contest!!!!!!!!!!

December 10, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Green Sheet due tomorrow!
               5th:  Finish sheets given in class today.
SPELLING:  Practice HOMONYMS!
REMINDERS:  Science Test next week!
                          Orchestra homework due next Tuesday.

December 9, 2014:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 118-119 / Studylink pages 101, 103
               5th:  Journal pages 122, 123 - due Thursday
REMINDERS:   Practice Homonyms!
                           Science Test next week!
                           Orchestra homework due next Tuesday!

December 8, 2014:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes tonight!!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 115, 116, 117 / Studylink page 99#6-14
               5th:  Studylink 5.1
REMINDERS:  Orchestra practice tomorrow (7:30 and 11:00)

December 5, 2014:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes each day!!
MATH:  See yesterday's assignment - it is due for checking on Monday!
REMINDERS:  December Scholastic Book Orders are due in by Monday night!

December 4, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 110,111 / Studylink 99 #1-5
               5th:  NO homework
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is the last day to bring in BOX TOPS!
                          December Scholastic Book Orders due by Monday, 12/8.

December 3, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  RETURN SIGNED UNIT 4 TEST!
                       Journal page 108 / Studylink page 95
               5th:  NO homework
SCIENCE:  One worksheet due tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Friday, 12/5, is the last day to bring in BOX TOPS!
                          December Book Orders are due Monday, 12/8.

December 2, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  NO homework tonight except to PRACTICE FACTS!
               5th:  Study Sheet for test tomorrow.
WRITING:  "Thinking" homework:  Decide on an important person in your life to begin an essay writing project.
REMINDERS:  Friday, 12/5, is the last day to bring in BOX TOPS!
                          December Book Orders are due Monday, 12/8.

December 1, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  (See NEW Book Log form)
MATH:  4th:  Unit 4 Test tomorrow!  Study Review Sheets.
               5th:  Studylink 4.7
SCIENCE:  Finish science sheets for tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Orchestra Concert tonight at 7 PM / Small group lesson ONLY tomorrow!
                           LAST day to collect BOX TOPS is this coming Friday, 12/5.
                           Scholastic Book Orders for December are due Monday, 12/8!

November 25, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day of your break!!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 4 Review Sheets - due Monday!  Test on Tuesday!
               5th:  NO homework.
SCIENCE:  Some students have science worksheets to give to Mrs. Bertz - Monday!
REMINDERS:  Orchestra students have practice at MHS on Monday morning.
                          Orchestra Concert on Monday night - 7 PM at MHS PAC.
                          One more week to collect BOX TOPS!!
                           Second Trimester begins on Monday, December 1st!!

November 24, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minute each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 100, 104, 105 / Journal pages 102-103 is optional
               5th:  Decimal sheet due tomorrow / Studylink 4.6 / Bring Unit 3 Test back
REMINDERS:  Practice songs from Music Class
                          Orchestra:  2 sheets
                          BOX TOPS!!!!!!!!

November 21, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 96, 97
               5th:  Decimal Sheet due Tuesday
REMINDERS:  Practice songs from Music Class.
                          Orchestra:  2 sheets
                          School on Monday and Tuesday only next week!
                          BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION!!!!!!!

November 20, 2014:
READING;  Read for at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink 81#3-9, 83#5-20 / Journal 93all, 95#5,7-9
               5th:  Studylink 4.5
REMINDERS:  Practice songs for music!
                          Orchestra students:  2 sheets

November 19, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 91, 92 / Studylink from Tuesday:  page79
               5th:  2 problems from sheet / Studylink 4.4
SCIENCE:  Complete homework by Thursday!
REMINDERS:  Parent conferences Thursday after school.
                          Scholastic Book Fair Thursday yet!

November 18, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 87, 88, 89 / Studylink page 79
               5th:  Choice of 3 problems from sheet.
WRITING;  Decide debate issue for tomorrow's writing time
SCIENCE:  Complete homework by Thursday!
REMINDERS:  Parent Conferences today, tomorrow, Thursday after school
                          Scholastic Book Fair this week!

November 14, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day of the long weekend!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 85 / Studylink page 77
               5th;  Studylink 4.3 / 5 problems on sheet
REMINDERS;  Square One Art due Tuesday.
                          NO school on Monday!
                          Parent Conferences on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
                          Scholastic Book Fair in WM LMC next week!!

November 13, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 83-bottom, 86 / Studylink page 75
               5th:  Studylink 4.2 / 3 problems on sheet
REMINDERS;  Square One Art orders due by 11/18
                          **Tomorrow is the last SWIM class!!
                          Monday:  NO school!!
                          Parent Conferences next week!!  Book Fair next week!!

November 12, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 82, 84 / Return signed Unit 3 math test
               5th:  Studylink 4.1 / 2 problems on decimal sheet
REMINDERS:  Last SWIM class is Friday!
                          Square One Art Orders are due by 11/18
                          Please check at home for any classroom library books!
                          Please check the school lost and found table for missing clothes/gear!
                          Next week:  Parent Conferences and Book Fair!!!!!!

November 11, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 80, 81 / Studylink page 73
               5th:  First 5 mult. problems and expanded notation side
REMINDERS:  SWIM class tomorrow and Friday!!!!
                          Square One Art orders due 11/18
                          *Please check Lost & Found clothing area in school entry before 11/26!!

November 10, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minute each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 79 / Studylink page 71
               5th;  None
REMINDERS:  Overture Center Field Trip tomorrow morning - wear Tie Dye Shirt.
                           Picture Retake orders due tomorrow!
                          November Scholastic Book Orders due by end of day tomorrow!
                           Square One Art orders due by 11/18.
                           Orchestra lessons tomorrow at 7:30 am.

November 7, 2014:
READING:  Read 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  One 'Cluebusters' Sheet - both sides due Monday
               5th:  Unit 3 Review Sheets - unit test is Monday.
REMINDERS:  November Scholastic Book Orders due 11/11
                          Picture Retake Orders due 11/11
                          Monday:  SWIM class!
                          Tuesday:  Field Trip to Overture Center
                          Square One Art orders due by 11/18

November 6, 2014:
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 3 test tomorrow (go over review sheets)
               5th:  Journal pages 3.9, 3.10 / Studylink 3.10
REMINDERS:  November Scholastic Book Orders due 11/11
                          Retake Picture Order due 11/11
                          Overture Center Field Trip on 11/11
                          Square One Art orders due 11/18

November 5, 2014:
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 76, 77 / Unit Review Sheets / Unit 3 Test on Friday!
               5th:  Studylink 3.9
REMINDERS;  SWIM class Thursday morning!
                          November Book Orders due 11/11
                          Retake Pictures due 11/11
                          Overture Center Field Trip on 11/11
                          Square One Art orders due 11/18

November 4, 2014:
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 74, 75 / Studylink page 65
               5th:  None
WRITING:  Some students need to finish writing their Realistic Fiction Story!
REMINDERS:  WKCE Social Studies Test tomorrow at 9:00 am.
                          Next SWIM class is Thursday!!
                          November Book Orders are due November 11th.
                          Any retake pictures taken today need payment turned in by Nov. 11th.

November 3, 2014:  
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight, if possible.
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 71, 72 / Studylink page 63
               5th:  Lesson 3.8 pages
WRITING:  Complete writing of realistic fiction story / witch story
REMINDERS;  SWIM class at 9 to 10:30 tomorrow!
                          WKCE Science Test tomorrow at 12:15
                          Picture Retake Day tomorrow.
                     
October 29, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!!  Remember Book Log entries!
MATH:  4th: Wednesday's homework is due Monday!
               5th:  Studylink 3.7
REMINDERS:  NO school on Thursday and Friday this week!
                          Monday, November 3rd -- Culvers for dinner?!!!!
                          Tuesday, November 4th:  Picture Retake Day
                                                                    First SWIM class
                                                                    WKCE Exam in PM

October 28, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 69, 70 / Studylink pages 59, 61
               5th:  Studylink 3.6
SCIENCE:  Study for final test with red folder materials
REMINDERS:  NO school on Thursday or Friday this week!
                          Harvest Party tomorrow at 12:15.

October 27, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 65, 68 / Studylink pages 55, 57
               5th;  Studylink 3.5
SPELLING:  Practice for your spelling test to be given tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  NO school on Thursday or Friday this week!

October 24, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 63 / One Multip. Table Worksheet
               5th;  Studylink 3.4
SPELLING:  Practice/sort your words - test on TUESDAY!
REMINDERS:  Conference times confirmed - see sheet in Take Home Folder.
                          Next week:  Harvest Party on Wednesday afternoon
                                              NO school on Thursday and Friday

October 23, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 60, 62 / Studylink pages 51, 53
               5th:  Studylink  3.3
SPELLING:  Sort your words tonight - test will be on Monday!
REMINDERS:  Music Concert Permission Slip for 4 students!
                          Swim Permission Slip for 4 students!

October 22, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th:  Studylink pages 47, 51 / 4 Facts Worksheets
               5th:  Decimal corrections / Return signed tests / Studylink 3.2
SPELLING:  Sort your words tonight!
REMINDERS;  Reward Day is tomorrow! No lunch needed!
                          Music Concert Slip due tomorrow!
                          Swim Permission Slip due!

October 21, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 59, 60 / Studylink page 49
               5th:  Studylink 3.1 / Return signed test!
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Make sure you have your mailing address memorized!
SPELLING:  Sort your words tonight!
REMINDERS:  Reward Day is Thursday (no lunch needed!)
                          Swim Permission Slip
                          Parent Conference Sign Up Sheet
                          Music Field Trip Permission Slip due Thursday.

October 20, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minute tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 54(optional), 56, 57 / Studylink 47 / return signed tests!
               5th:  Finish worksheet
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Make sure you have your mailing address memorized!
SPELLING:  Sort your new words tonight!
REMINDERS:  Music Field Trip Permission Slips due 10/23
                          Swim Permission Slip
                          Parent Conference Sign Up Sheet
                          Reward Day is Thursday - no lunch needed!

October 17, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 52, 55, 53 / Studylink page 45
                       Return signed math tests!!!
               5th:  NO homework
REMINDERS:  Music Field Trip Permission Slip due 10/23
                          Swim Permission Slip
                          Parent Conference Sign Up Sheet
                          Reward Day is Thursday, October 23.

October 16, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Practice Basic Facts!!!!
               5th:  Unit 2 Test tomorrow!
SPELLING:  Spelling Test on first list tomorrow.  Practice words!
REMINDERS:  Swimming Permission Slip!
                          Parent Conference Time Choices - send back as soon as possible.
                          Friday:  Sprechers Fundraising Night for WM!

October 15, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 2 Math Test tomorrow!  Use Review Sheets to practice!
               5th:  No homework.
SPELLING:  Practice sorting words and spelling them!
REMINDERS:  Swimming Permission Slip
                          Parent Conference Time Choices - send back as soon as possible.
                          Friday:  Sprechers Fundraising Night for West Middleton

October 14, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day - record time in Rdg. Log!
MATH:  4th:  Practice items from Review Sheets - change numbers and try new problems based on what's contained in the sheets.  Unit 2 Test is scheduled for Thursday (but could happen tomorrow if we don't go on the Field Trip!).
               5th:  Studylink 2.10
SPELLING:  Practice sorting words one or two more times tonight!
REMNDERS:  Field Trip tomorrow - dress for the weather!
                         Conference Sheets due.
                         Swim Permission Slips due.

October 13, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day - record time in Rdg. Log!
MATH:  4th:  Finish all review pages for Unit 2 - test on Thursday!
               5th:  NO homework!
SPELLING:  Sort your word list tonight.
REMINDERS:  Pope Farm Park Field Trip on Wednesday afternoon!
                          Watch weather report for clothing choices!

October 10, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day - record time in Rdg. Log!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 49, 50, 51 / Studylink page 39, 40
               5th:  Studylink 2.9
REMINDERS:  Book Orders due 10/13.
                          Field Trip next Wednesday afternoon!

October 9, 2014:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 45 / Studylink page 37
               5th:  Journal pages 50, 51 / Studylink 2.8
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Practice writing your mailing address correctly!
REMINDERS:  October Book Orders due by 10/13.
                          Pope Farm Park field trip next week Wed - want to chaperone??

October 8, 2014:
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 42,43.44 / Studylink pages 35-36
               5th:  Studylink 2.7
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Make sure your mailing address is correct! Practice!
REMINDERS:  October Book Orders due by 10/13.
                           Need 3 more permission slips for 10/15 Field Trip.
                           Volunteer to chaperone?

October 7, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  Book Log!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 41 / Studylink page 33
               5th:  Studylink 2.6
REMINDERS:  October Scholastic Book Orders due by October 13th.
                          Return permission slip for 10/15 Pope Farm Park Trip.
                          Volunteer to chaperone??

October 6, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!  Book Log!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 39 / Studylink page 31
               5th:  Finish Journal pages 41, 42
REMINDERS:  October Scholastic Book Orders due by October 13th.
                          Return permission slip for 10/15 Pope Farm Park Field Trip.
                             - Chaperone volunteers???

October 3, 2014:
READING;  Read at least 30 minutes each day this weekend!
MATH;  4th:  Journal page 37 / Studylink page 29 / practice facts!
               5th:  NO homework
REMINDERS;  October Scholastic Book Orders due by October 13th.
                          Return permission slip for 10/15 Pope Farm Park Field Trip.

October 2, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - remember Reading Logs!
MATH:   4th:  Journal pages 33, 34, 35 / Studylink page 27 / Return signed Unit 1 Tests
                5th:  Finish Journal pages 38, 39
REMINDERS:   The whole school is asked to wear tie dye shirts for Friday!
                            6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday:  PTO Fall Dance/Pumpkin Sale!
                            Return signed permission slips for Pope Farm Park trip on Oct. 15th!

October 1, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  See September 30th below....
REMINDERS:  Friday, October 3rd is WM's PTO Fall Dance and Pumpkin Sale from 6 to 8pm!

September 30, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - fill our Reading Log!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 30, 31 / Studylink page 25
                       Bring back signed Unit 1 Tests!!!!
               5th:  Studylink 2.4 / Finish Journal page 37
REMINDERS:  FIELD TRIP TOMORROW!!!  Wear Tie Dye Shirts!

September 29, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - fill out Reading Log (compare pages read to a previous 30 minute time!)
MATH:  4th:  (Unit 1 math tests will be returned Tuesday and taken home for signature!)
                       Journal pages 28, 29 / Studylink page 23
               5th:  Studylink 2.3 / Finish Journal pages 35, 36
REMINDERS:  Field Trip on WEDNESDAY!!  Wear Tie Dye Shirts/appropriate shoes!
                          Friday, October 3rd is our PTO Fall Dance and Pumpkin Sale!

September 25, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day.  Keep up with Reading Logs.
MATH:  4th:  No homework - EXCEPT please practice your basic facts!!!!!
               5th:  Finish Journal pages 33,34 / Studylink 2.2
REMINDERS:  NO school tomorrow!

September 24, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.  Keep up with Reading Log.
MATH:  4th:  Unit 1 Test tomorrow.  Look through all review sheets.  Practice facts!
               5th:  Studylink 2.1
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Be ready to write mailing address and one emergency phone number from memory tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  NO school on Friday!
                          Tomorrow is deadline for photo orders brought to school.

September 23, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.  Keep up with Reading Log.
MATH:  4th:  New Unit 1 Review Pages - due tomorrow.  Unit 1 Test on Thursday!
               5th:  NO homework (test taken today)
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Mailing address and emergency phone number to be memorized for Quiz on Thursday!
REMINDERS:  Orchestra students have 2 pages to practice.
                           NO SCHOOL on Friday!

September 22, 2014:
READING;  Read at least 30 minute tonight - keep up with Reading Log
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 20, 26, 27 / Review sheets (DRAW and label examples)
               5th:  Unit 1 Math Test tomorrow. (Finish unit review)
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Bring completed geography/address sheet to class tomorrow.
REMINDERS:  Field Trip Permission Slip and $1.00
                          Picture Envelope due by 9/25 - OR order online
                          ORCHESTRA TOMORROW MORNING!

September 19, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day - fill in Reading Log
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 20, 26, 27 / Practice facts!!!!!!!
               5th:  Studylink 1.9 / finish Journal pages 25-27
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Complete geography sheet AND write down your correct mailing address for Monday!
REMINDERS:  Order Pictures online - OR turn in envelope by 9/25.
                           Field Trip Permission Slip and $1.00 asap.  Chaperones??
                           Four students need headphones yet.

September 18, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - fill in Reading Log
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 16 / PRACTICE FACTS EVERY DAY!!
               5th:  Studylink 1.8
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Complete sheet: "Where in the World Are We?"  AND write down your correct mailing address for Friday!
REMINDERS:  LAST DAY for September Book Orders
                          Field Trip Permission Slips and $1.00
                          Picture Day tomorrow!
                          Headphones??

September 17, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - fill in Reading Log
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 13 / Practice facts!!!
               5th:  Studylink 1.7
REMINDERS:  Field Trip Permission Slips plus $1.00 are due asap.  Chaperones??
                          Book Orders due by Friday, 9/19
                          PTO payment?
                          Headphones?
                          Wash tie dye shirt any time now!  We will wear them to school for the first time on our October 1st Field Trip Day!
                          Friday is Picture Day (if you did not have satisfactory ones taken in August here)

September 16, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - fill in Reading Log
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 12 / Studylink page 9, 11 / PRACTICE FACTS!
               5th:  Studylink 1.6
REMINDERS:  Book Orders due by Friday, 9/19
                          PTO payment?
                          Headphones?
                          Wash Tie Dye T-shirt AFTER tomorrow!!

September 15, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - enter into Reading Log
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 13 / PRACTICE FACTS!
               5th:  Studylink 1.5
SCIENCE:  Optional:  Paper Trick?
REMINDERS:  This coming Friday is the due date for September book orders!
                           PTO fee payment ??
                           Headphones needed at school for some of our students.

September 12, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day - fill out Reading Log
MATH:  4th:  No new pages - make sure all pages from last 2 days are completed for check on Monday!  PRACTICE BASIC FACTS!!!
               5th:  ?
REMINDERS:  Scholastic Book Orders due by 9/19
                          Please return PTO fee, if desired.

September 11, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - fill out Reading Log
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 6, 9, 10, 11(top) / Studylink page 7
               5th:  Studylink 1.4
REMINDERS:  Scholastic Book Orders due 9/19
                          Please return PTO fee, if desired.

September 10, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - fill out Reading Log
MATH: 4th:  Journal pages 7, 8 / NO Studylink tonight
              5th:  Journal pages 10, 11 / Studylink 1.3
REMINDERS:  Scholastic Book Orders due 9/19
                          Please return PTO fee, if desired.
                          Check Take Home Folders together each night!

September 9, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - fill out Reading Log
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 4,5 / Studylink page 5
               5th:  Journal pages 6,7,8 / Studylink 1.2
REMINDERS:  Scholastic Book Orders due 9/19
           
September 8, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - fill out Reading Log.
MATH:  4th:  Practice basic facts, especially addition tonight.
               5th:  (Homework will begin posting here tomorrow!)
REMINDERS:  Get Passport signed - and return!
                          September Scholastic Book Orders will be due Sept. 19th.
                           Tomorrow is Orchestra at 7:30am/small group lessons during the moring also.

September 5, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day this weekend!  Record time in your Rdg. Log!
MATH:  Practice basic facts!  (Addition on Monday)
REMINDERS:  Get PBIS passport signed by parent and return to school on Monday.
                           Return last of parent papers.
                           Bring gym shoes to keep at school/fresh socks/old athletic socks for erasers
                           Remember Snack for mornings each day, if desired.

September 4, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.  Start recording in your Reading Log (see purple folder).
MATH:  Practice basic facts!  Math groups will begin meeting on Monday.
REMINDERS:  Please return any parent papers.
                          Bring extra pair of clean socks for gym / Bring old, clean athletic socks to use as whiteboard erasers.

September 3, 2014:
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.  Bring book bag with folder and book back and forth to school and home every day!!
WRITING:  Finish "Initials Project"
MATH:  Practice basic facts!
REMINDERS:  Please return any parent papers.
                          Bring gym shoes AND an extra pair of clean socks to keep at school.
                          We would welcome any old (but clean) and unwanted athletic socks to use as whiteboard erasers!  They work great! Thank you!

WELCOME TO THE NEW 2014 - 2015 SCHOOL YEAR!!
September 2, 2014:
READING:  Bring a current reading book from home if you have one started (or want to start).
WRITING:  "Name Initials Project"  (Students are bringing home 'bubble initials' upon which to attach or draw any tiny objects or pictures that represents THEM and what they are interested in.  Try to have most of it done for tomorrow.)
MATH:  Practice your math facts!
REMINDERS:  Please return any parent papers.
                          Bring gym shoes that can stay AT school for the school year (first gym class is tomorrow!).
                          Do you have any old magazines we can cut up in school for a collage project?

June 9, 2014:
READING:  Finish your Book Club Book if you can!!
REMINDERS:  Empty your backpacks tonight!  More goodies coming home tomorrow!
                         Bring in $1.00 Tree Donation if you haven't already done so.
                         Tomorrow is the hot dog picnic lunch outside for the whole school.
                         Wednesday is our 4th grade Special Afternoon - lunch starts at 11:30.
                                 See your 'invitation' for all details and times for events.  Parents are welcome to come
                                 anytime after 1:00 to take any pictures (tree dedication at 2:30).

June 5, 2014:  
MATH:   4th:  2 Fact Sheets due tomorrow.
               5th:  None
READING:  Read Book Club book and other books - bring in any school/classroom books!
SOCIAL STUDIES:  The last Google Presentations should be ready!
REMINDERS:  Library/Classroom Books!!!!????
                         4th Grade Tree Donation of $1.00 - thank you!

June 4, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  2 fact sheets due Friday!
              5th:  None.
READING:  Please look around your house for any school library and classroom books!!
                    We are still missing some that were checked out and due this week!
                    Read your Book Club Book and other independent book!
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Are you ready for your Google Presentation?
REMINDERS:  Pope Farm Park Trip tomorrow:11:45 to 2:30 - wear good shoes, hat, bring water bottle.
                         Bring $1.00 for 4th Grade Tree Donation - thank you!

June 3, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  None!!
              5th:  Review Packet / Unit 12 Test
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Are you ready for your Google Presentation?
READING:  Read your Book Club Book and other book for 30 minutes!
REMINDERS:  All library books are due TOMORROW!
                         Pope Farm Park Trip on Thursday!
                         Bring $1.00 for 4th Grade Tree Donation - thank you!

June 2, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 12 Test tomorrow.
              5th:  Review Packet / Journal page 426 / Studylink 12.8
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Are you ready for your Google Presentation?
READING:  Read Book Club book and other indep. book for 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  All library books are due by June 4th.
                         Pope Farm Park Trip on Thursday afternoon.

Friday, May 30, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Review Sheet for Unit 12 - due Monday.  Unit 12 Test is Tuesday.
              5th:  Journal pages 418, 419, 420, 421, 422 / Studylink 12.7
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Google Presentation due next week on chosen day!
READING:  Read Book Club book and other indep. reading book 30 minutes each day.
REMINDERS:  All library books are due by June 4th!
                         Pope Farm Park trip on Thursday afternoon.
                         We are looking for parent chaperones!  Thank you!

Thursday, May 29, 2014
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 327, 328 / Studylink 261
               5th:  Journal pages 415, 417 / Packet / Studylink 12.6
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Your google presentation is due next week!
READING:  Read your Book Club book and your other book!
REMINDERS:  We need two more Pope Farm Park Permission Slips!
                          We need chaperones for June 5th 11:45 to 2:15 at Pope Farm Park!
                          Return all library books asap!

Wednesday, May 28, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 322#1-4, 322A, 322B#1-5, 323#1,2,5,6 / Studylink 259#1-5
              5th:  Journal pages 4/13, 414 / Studylink 12.5
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Your google presentation is due next week - check your day!
READING:  Read your Book Club Book and any other book for at least 30 minutes.
REMINDERS:  We need 3 more Pope Farm Permission Slips!
                          Return ALL library books by June 4th!!

Friday, May 23, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  See Thursday below - all due on Wednesday, May 28th.
              5th:  Journal pages 410, 411 / Studylink 12/4  -- due Wednesday, May 28th.
READING:  Read your Book Club pages and any other independent/social issues books!
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Work on your google presentation.
REMINDERS:  Any school or classroom library books that need to be returned???
                         Pope Farm Park field trip permission slip due asap.
                         TUESDAY IS OUR CAVE FIELD TRIP!!!
             
Thursday, May 22, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 319B #12,13, 320 #1-4, 321-all
              5th:  Journal pages 402, 405, 407 / Studylink 12.3
READING:  Read your Book Club Book / any other indep. reading book for 30 min.
REMINDERS:   Orchestra Students need instruments for 3rd grade performance!
                          Pope Farm Park permission slip!
                          If possible, $1.00 for pizza lunch tomorrow.
                          Tomorrow is our Class Celebration Day!!

Wednesday, May 21, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 315, 318
              5th:  Journal pages 398, 399, 400 / Studylink 12.2
READING:  Read your Book Club book / any other indep. reading book for 30 minutes.
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Google Presentation
REMINDERS:  Any overdue library books??
                        Bring in baby/toddler photos by Wednesday!
                        "Pope Farm Park" Field Trip Permission Slip!
                         If possible, $1.00 for pizza lunch on Friday.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 312-313, 314 / Studylink page 253
              5th:  Journal pages 394, 395 / Studylink 12.1
READING:  Read your Book Club pages / Read any independent book for 30 minutes.
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Google Presentation
REMINDERS:  Any overdue library books??
                         Bring in a baby/toddler photo by Wednesday!
                         "Cave" permission slip.
                         If possible:  $1.00 for our celebration pizza lunch on Friday.

Monday, May 19, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Return signed Unit 11 Test / Journal pages 310, 311 / Studylink 251
              5th:  New groups tomorrow!
READING:  Please read at least 30 minutes tonight!
SOCIAL STUDIES:  You may work on your google presentation at home.
REMINDERS:  Any overdue library books?
                         Bring in a baby/toddler photo by Wednesday!
                         "Cave" field trip permission slip asap.

Friday, May 16, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  None
              5th:  Unit 11 Test on Monday.
READING:  Please read at least 30 min. each day this weekend!
WRITING:  Some students need to finish their 'vacation' story for Monday.
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Some students may choose to work on their Google Presentation - optional.
REMINDERS:  Go through Take Home Folder with parents!
                         Look for/bring in any overdue school library books!
                          Do you want a school or home sack lunch for May 27th's field trip?
                         BRING IN BABY PHOTO BY MAY 22ND!
                         Field Trip Permission Slip is due ASAP!

Tuesday, May 13, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 11 Math Test on Thursday!  (Review sheets put in Take Home Folder)
              5G:  None
              5R:  Journal page 388 / Two double-sided sheets / Studylink 11/6
              5W:  Packet/Sheet / Studylink 11.6
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  TRACK MEET TOMORROW - warm clothes, disposable lunch!
                         Box Top collections ends Friday.
                          Orchestra Class Wed. morning / Lesson on Thursday.

Monday, May 12, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 245 #5-14 / Review Sheets due tomorrow
              5G:  Journal pages 384 #1-2, 384A#1, 384B#4 / Worksheet
               5R:  Journal pages 384A , 384B, 385
               5W:  Journal 384B / Worksheets
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  You may still order Scholastic Books online tonight - order will go out tomorrow.
                         BOX TOPS collection ends on May 16th.
                         4th/5th grade track meet on Wednesday - dress in layers, disposable lunches!
                         Orchestra Class on Wed. at 7:30 / Orchestra Lessons on Thursday

Friday, May 9, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 307, 308 / One worksheet
              5G: Journal page 379 / Worksheet / Studylink 11.4
              5R:  Journal pages 376, 377, 378
              5W:  Journal pages 376, 377 / Studylink 11.3
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day this weekend.
                    May Scholastic Book Orders due by end of day on May 12th.
                    BOX TOPS collection ends on May 16th.
                    4th/5th Grade Track Meet on Wednesday, May 14th.

Thursday, May 8, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 304 / Studylink page 243
              5G:  Journal pages 376, 377, 378
              5R:  Journal pages 376, 377, 378
              5W:  Journal pages 376, 377 / Studylink 11.3
READING:  Read at least 30 minute tonight - include your social issues book.
                    May Book Orders due by May 12
                    BOX TOPS by 5/16
                    4th/5th Track Meet next week on Wednesday!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 300, 301, 302 / Studylink page 241
              5W:  Journal page 373 / Studylink 11.2
              5R:  Journal pages 369, 370, 371A , 371B, 373, 374
              5G:  Journal pages 373, 374 / Studylink 11.1
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - including Social Issues Book
REMINDERS:  May Book Orders due by 5/12.
                         BOX TOPS by 5/16.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 298, 299 / Sheet 90 - both sides
              5W:  Journal pages 369, 371A, 371B
              5R:  Journal page 371 / Studylink 11.1
              5G:  Journal pages 369, 370, 371A, 371B
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - including Social Issues Book
REMINDERS:  May Scholastic Book Orders due May 12th.
                         Orchestra lessons tomorrow!
                         BOX TOPS until May 16th.

Monday, May 5, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 296, 297 / Studylink page 237 (bottom)
              5th:  None
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight (including 'social issues' book)
REMINDERS:  May Scholastic Book Orders will be due May 12th!
                         BOX TOPS until May 16th.

Friday, May 2, 2014:
MATH:   4th:  None
               5W:  Review Sheets / Test on Monday
               5R:  Review Sheets / Test on Monday
               5G:  Review Sheets / Test on Monday / Journal page 368 /  Studylink 10.10
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  Track Permission Slip - decide on home or school sack lunch
                         Girls' Book Club on Monday, May 5th
                         BOX TOPS and food donations

Wednesday, April 30, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 289, 290, 292 / Studylink page 235
              5W:  Journal pages 366, 366A, 366B / Studylink 10.9
              5 R:  Journal pages 366A, 367
              5G;  Journal pages 362, 366A, 366B, 367 / Studylink 10.9
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  Track Permission Slip
                         BOX TOPS and food donations

Tuesday, April 29, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 286, 287, 288 / Return signed Math Test
              5W:  Journal page 362 #1, 2, 5, 6 / Studylink 10.8
              5R:  Journal page 360, 362, 363 / Studylink 10.8 / Sheet
              5G:  Journal page 362 / Studylink 10.8
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  Return Track Permission Slip by May 7th.
                         BOX TOPS and food donations, please.
 
Monday, April 28, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  None
              5W:  None
              5R:  Journal pages 356 - 359 / Studylink 10.7
              5G:  Journal pages 356 - 359 / Studylink 10.7
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight! Update Reading Log!
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS  and food donations, please -- until May 16.
                         Orchestra tomorrow (10:55)
                         Tomorrow morning:  MAPS Math Assessment
   
Friday, April 25, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 10 Test on Monday / Worksheet
              5W:  None
              5R:  Journal pages 354, 355 / Studylink 10.6 / Worksheet
              5G:  Journal pages 353, 354, 355
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!  Remember to record time in Logs!
REMINDERS:  Novanta Day on Sunday!!  See flyers in Take Home Folders!
                         Girls' Book Club on Monday, April 28th, with Mrs. Hellenbrand.
                         Next Tuesday:  MAPS math assessment
                         BOX TOPS and food donations, please!

Thursday, April 24, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Complete Review Sheets to be checked tomorrow / Unit Test on Monday
              5W:  Journal pages 350, 351 / Studylink 10.5
              5R:  Journal pages 351, 352, 353
              5G:  Journal pages 351, 352 / Studylink 10.5
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  Girls' Book Club meeting on Monday, April 28th.
                          BOX TOPS and food donations, please!
                          "Novanta" fundraising day for WM on Sunday!!!  Yum!

Wednesday, April 23, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 283 / Finish extra practice sheet
              5W:  Journal pages 348, 349 / Studylink 10.4
              5R:  Journal pages 345, 348, 349 / Studylink 10.4
              5G:  Journal pages 344, 345, 348, 349 / Studylink 10.4
SCIENCE:  Test will be completed in class tomorrow.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS / Food Donations, please!

Tuesday, April 22, 2014: 
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 284, 285
              5 W:  Journal pages 342, 343 / Studylink 10.3
              5 R:  Journal pages 341, 343, 344 / Studylink 10.3
              5 G:  Journal pages 341, 342, 343 / Studylink 10.3
SCIENCE:   Unit Test is tomorrow!  Study review sheets in red folder!
SPELLING:  Some students have missed words to rewrite for 8:30am tomorrow!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow we will take the Reading MAPS assessment in the computer lab.
                         Get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast!
                         Girls' Book Club Meeting tomorrow during lunch.
                          BOX TOPS / Food Donations,  please!

Thursday, April 17, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  None
              5W:  Journal pages 337, 338 / Studylink 10.2
              5 R:  Journal pages 339, 340
              5G:  Journal pages 336-338 / Studylink 10.2
SPELLING:  Test on Tuesday, April 22nd!
SCIENCE:  Test on Wednesday, April 23rd.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day of the long weekend!
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS and food collection begins next Tuesday!
                         Girls' Book Club next Wednesday, April 23rd.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 277A, 279, 280, 280A / Studylink 223
               5W:  Journal pages 334A-B, #10 on page 333 / Studylink 10.1
               5R:  Journal pages 334A-B, 335 / Studylink 10.1
               5G:  Journal page 334A / Studylink 10.1
SPELLING:  Test next week on April 22nd!  Spelling Story due tomorrow!
SCIENCE:   2 Sheets due tomorrow.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  Bring an extra pair of shoes for indoor/outdoor!
                         Orchestra Lessons tomorrow!
                         NO school on Friday or Monday!

Tuesday, April 15, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 277, 278 / Studylink page 221
              5th:  None
SPELLING:  Test next week on April 22nd.
SCIENCE:  Final test will be NEXT week (reviewing this week)
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  Bring a pair of indoor shoes (it is MUD season!)
             
Monday, April 14, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 275 / Studylink page 217 / 1/2 worksheet
              5th (ALL):  Unit 9 Test is tomorrow!
SPELLING:  New list handed out today. Test will be next week on Tuesday!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
SCIENCE:  NO test yet on Wednesday - (to be announced...)
REMINDERS:  Third Grade Market Day is tomorrow - our class will shop in the morning!
                         Next Girls' Book Club Meeting is Wednesday, April 23rd.
           
Friday, April 11, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  None - we start Unit 10 on Monday!
              5R:  Journal page 331 / Studylink 9.10 / Worksheet
              5W:  Journal pages 328, 330, 331 / Studylink 9.10
              5G:  Journal pages 327 - 330 / Studylink 9.10
              (All 5th grade groups will test on Tuesday!)
SCIENCE:  Test on Wednesday!
REMINDERS:  Return pen pal letters to school on Monday.
                         April book orders will be submitted on Saturday.
                         NO school on Friday, April 18th or Monday, April 21.

Thursday, April 10, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  None!
              5R:  Journal pages 324-326 (not 325B) / Worksheet
              5W:  Journal pages 325, 325A / Studylink 9.9 / Worksheet 1-9
               5G:  Journal pages 324, 325, 325A, 325B(5-6) / Studylink 9.9
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - include historical fiction book!
SCIENCE:  Worksheet due Friday!
REMINDERS:  April book orders due by end of day April 11th.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 9 Test is tomorrow.
              5 R:  Journal pages 322, 323 / Studylink 9.8
              5 W:  Journal pages 322, 323#3only / Studylink 9.8
              5 G:  Journal pages 322, 323 / Studylink 9.8
SPELLING:  Final 5th grade word list Test tomorrow.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - include historical fiction book!
REMINDERS:  April Scholastic Book Orders due April 11.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 9 Review Sheets - due for checking in class tomorrow.  Test on Thursday.
              5R:  Journal page 320 / Studylink 9.7 / Three worksheets
              5W:  Two worksheets/ Studylink 9.7
               5G:  Packet / Studylink 9.7
SPELLING:  Test on Thursday.
READING:   Read at least 30 minutes tonight - include historical fiction book!
REMINDERS:  April Scholastic Book Orders due April 11.
                         Orchestra lessons tomorrow morning.

Monday, April 7, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 270-271 / Studylink page 211
              5R:  Journal pages 312, 313, 314, 315 / Studylink 9.6
              5W:  Journal pages 312, 313 / Studylink 9.6
              5G:  Journal pages 312, 313, 314, 315 / Studylink 9.6
SPELLING:  Test will be Thursday!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - include historical fiction book!
REMINDERS:  April Scholastic Book Orders are due April 11th.

Friday, April 4, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 272, 273 (Finish Journal pages 268-269 / Studylink 209)
              5 R:  Journal pages 310, 311 / Studylink 9.4 and 9.5
              5 W:  Journal page 310 / Studylink 9.5
              5 G:  Journal pages 309, 310, 311 / Studylink 9.5
SPELLING:  Test on last 5th grade word list is on Thursday, April 10th.
REMINDERS:  CLEAN OUT Take Home Folders over the weekend!
                          April Scholastic Book Orders due date is April 11th.
   
           
Thursday, April 3, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Finish the following: Studylink 209, Journal pages 261A/B, 267, 268-269
                      (Do not work more than one hour's total time at home tonight on math.)
              5 R:  Journal pages 304, 305, 306, 307
              5 W:  Journal page 304 / Studylink 9.4
              5 G:  Journal pages 304, 305 / Studylink 9.4
SPELLING:  Final test next week Thursday, April 10th.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - read in Historical Fiction book.
REMINDERS:  Wear RED on Friday to support our Badgers!!!

Wednesday, April 2, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 262, 263, 266
              5R:  Journal pages 300, 301, 303 / Studylink 9.3
              5W:  Journal pages 300, 301 / Studylink 9.3
              5G:  Journal pages 300, 301, Studylink 9.3
SPELLING:  Final test on Thursday, April 10th.
READING:  Read at least 30 minute tonight - use both Historical Fiction book and other independent reading book.
REMINDERS:  Wear RED on Friday to support our Badgers!!!

Tuesday, April 1, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Studylink pages 196, 205
              5R:  Journal pages 296, 297, 298, 299
              5W:  Journal pages 296, 298 / Studylink 9.2
              5G:  Journal pages 296, 297, 298 / Studylink 9.2
SPELLING:  3rd fifth grade word list test is next week on Thursday, April 10th.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - use both Historical Fiction book and other independent reading book.
REMINDERS:  Check around the house for any classroom or school library books that could be returned - thank you!!

Monday, March 31, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 260, 260A, 260B
              5R:  Journal page 295 / Studylink 9.1
              5W:  Journal page 294 / Studylink 9.1
              5G:  Journal page 294 / Studylink 9.1
SPELLING:  We will decide tomorrow on test date for final (3rd) fifth grade word list.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - update reading log.
                    **Note!  Please look around for any classroom reading books that might be left in your house, your car.... which could be turned in so others may read them!  (Thank you!)
REMINDERS:  We still need 10 more signed report card envelopes - thanks!

Thursday, March 20, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 259 / (for after Break:  Studylink 196)
              5th:  None (pretests taken today - no class tomorrow)
SPELLING:  Test on List #2 (5th) tomorrow morning at 8:30 am.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - line up extra books for week off!!
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is our Read-In Day!
                         Friday is our final day to order March Scholastic Books!

Wednesday, March 19, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 255 / Studylink page 199 / Studylink page 196 (for later)
              5th:  None (pretest for next unit tomorrow)
SPELLING:  Test Friday morning on List #2.
WRITING:  Some students need to finish typing final story drafts by Friday!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - start gathering books for Break Week!
REMINDERS:  Book orders due Friday.
                         Read-In Day on Friday!

Tuesday, March 18, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 252, 253, 254 / Studylink page 197 / Studylink 196-due by week's end
              5th:  Unit 8 Tests tomorrow
SPELLING:  Be ready for Friday's spelling test (List #2 of 5th grade)
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
WRITING:  Both final drafts to be done by Friday (and edited!)
REMINDERS:  March Book Orders due by end of Friday.
                         Friday is our Read-In Comfy Reward Day!

Monday, March 17, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 249, 250, 251 / Studylink 195
              5G:  Journal page 290 / Review Packet
              5W:  Review Packet
SPELLING:  Be ready for Friday's spelling test (List #2 of 5th grade)
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
WRITING:  Both final drafts due by Friday.
REMINDERS:  March Book Orders due by end of Friday.
                         Friday is our Read-In Comfy Reward Day!

Friday, March 14, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 246, 247 / sheet '34' due Monday
              5G:  Journal page 289 #1-4, 289A#1-3, 289B / Studylink 8.12
             5W:  Journal page 289, 289B / Studylink 8.12
SPELLING:  Rewrite missed words 10X for Monday.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day.
WRITING:  Both final drafts of stories to be typed up and complete by 3/21.
REMINDERS:  March Scholastic Book Orders due by 3/21!

Thursday, March 13, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Go over items on Review Sheet for Unit 8 test tomorrow!
                      Journal pages 246, 247 due Monday.
              5G:  Journal pages 284, 285, 287 / Studylink 8.11
              5W:  Worksheet / Studylink 8.11
SPELLING:  Test on List #1 tomorrow.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  Yearbook orders due tomorrow.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Review Sheets for Unit 8 - due for checking tomorrow!
                     Unit 8 Final Test on Friday / Journal pages 246, 247 due Monday.
              5G:  Journal pages 280, 281, 282 / Studylink 8.10
              5W:  Journal pages 281, 282 / Studylink 8.10 (not #7 and 8)
WRITING:  Some students are typing final story drafts at home.
SPELLING:  Test on 5th grade List #1 is Friday!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  Yearbook orders due Friday, 3/14.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 239, 240-242, 243, 244 / Studylink page 187
              5G:  Journal pages 275, 277 / Studylink 8.9
              5W:  Journal pages 277, 278 / Studylink 8.9
WRITING:  Some students are typing their final story drafts at home.
SPELLING:  List #1 of 5th grade words - test is Friday!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  Yearbook orders are due by 3/14!
                         *If students do not wear boots for recess, they need to bring in an extra pair of "outside" shoes.

Monday, March 10, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 236, 237, 238 (239 due Wednesday) / Studylink page 185
              5G:  Journal pages 273, 274, 274A, 274B #1,2 / Studylink 8.8
              5W:  Journal pages 273, 274A, 275 / Studylink 8.8
WRITING:  Some students may choose to type their story final draft at home.
SPELLING:  Study 5th Grade List #1, for Friday test.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  Yearbook orders due by Friday, 3/14.
                          Parent Conferences today and tomorrow!

Friday, March 7, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 232, 233 / Studylink page 179 (bottom) and 183
                      Two worksheets from Thursday due Monday!
               5G:  Journal pages 268-271 / Studylink 8.7
               5W:  Journal page 270 / Studylink 8.7
WRITING:  Some students have chosen to bring home their story rough drafts to type into their Google Apps document.  No final due date yet.
SPELLING:  Some students need to rewrite missed words 10 times from todays List #3 Test.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day this weekend.
REMINDERS:  Yearbook orders are due Friday, March 14th.
                         Parent Conferences Monday and Tuesday after school.

Thursday, March 6, 2014:  
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 234, 235 / 2 Worksheets due Monday
              5G: ?
              5W:  Journal pages 255, 256 / Studylink 8.6
SPELLING:  List #3 test tomorrow!
WRITING:  Students may type final story drafts at home.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - Reading Logs update!
REMINDERS:  Book Swap tomorrow - can still bring in books in the morning!
                         Tomorrow is "Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Day"
                         Yearbook Orders due March 14th!

Wednesday, March 5, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 227, 228, 229 / Studylink page 177
              5G and 5W:  Journal pages 260, 261 / Studylink 8.5
SPELLING:  List #3 test on Friday.  Practice!!
WRITING:  Students DO have the option starting today to type the final draft of their Fiction Story at home - they know how to access their Google Apps document through the District Website Home Page.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - keep reading log updated.
REMINDERS:  Any books from home that can be brought in for a Book Swap on Friday?
                         Friday is "Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Day"
                         Yearbook Orders are due by March 14th.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014:  
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 226, 226A / Studylink page 175
              5G:  Journal pages 257
              5W:  Studylink 8.4 /  Worksheet Side C
SPELLING:   List #3 Test on Friday
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight / keep Reading Log updated
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is "Wordy Wardrobe Day" for Literacy Week
                         Yearbook Orders are due 3/14

Monday, March 3, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 221, 223, (226 if time)
              5G:  Journal pages 254, 256 / Studylink 8.3 / Worksheet
              5W:  Journal page 254 / Studylink 8.3 / Worksheet Side B
SPELLING:  Test on List #3 on Friday!
READING:  Read at least 30 minute tonight!
REMINDERS:  Yearbook Orders due 3/14
                          This is Literacy Week (see details below)
                          See you at conferences this week and next!

Friday, February 28, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  No homework - we begin Unit 8 on Monday.  Unit 7 tests will be returned.
              5G:  Journal pages 251 - 253 / Studylink 8.2
              5W:  Journal page 252 / Studylink 8.2
SPELLING:  Next week:  List #3 - test will be Friday, 3/7
WRITING:  Some students must complete story rough draft over weekend!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day - keep Reading Log updated!
REMINDERS:  First conferences Monday and Tuesday after school.
                         Literacy Week - see below for special events each day.
                         Yearbook Orders due by 3/14/14!

Thursday, February 27, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 7 Test tomorrow
              5th:  See assignment given yesterday - due tomorrow.
SPELLING:  List #2 Test tomorrow.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  Next week:  Parent Conferences on Monday and Tuesday after school.
                                             Literacy Week:  Monday:  DEAR time in class
                                                                       Tuesday:  Afternoon assembly- "novel" ideas
                                                                       Wednesday:  Wear WORDS!
                                                                        Thursday:  Book Swap
                                                                        Friday:  Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character

Wednesday, February 26, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 7 Test on Friday (see Review sheets in Take Home Folder)
              5th:  (all)  Journal pages 248 - 250 / Studylink 8.1 -- due Friday!
SPELLING:  Test on List #2 will be on Friday.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  Thursday:  Orchestra Lesson at 10:55
                                          Choral Rehearsal at PAC from 1:00 to 2:00
                                          Choral Concert at PAC at 6:30 (be there at 6:15)

Tuesday, February 25, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Review Sheets are stored in Take Home Folder to be reviewed for FRIDAY Unit 7 Test.
              5th:  All:  No homework
              (Classes for 4th and 5th will resume on Friday - due to 4th gr. field trip and concert rehearsal)
SPELLING:  Test on List #2 will be on Friday.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each night!
REMINDERS:  Wednesday:  Field Trip all day (wear tie dye shirts/bring disposable lunch)
                          Thursday:  PM rehearsal at PAC/ Concert at 6:30 in the evening)
                          Next Week:  Literacy Week!        

Monday, February 24, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 7 Review Sheets due tomorrow / Correct 4 worksheets
              5th:  Review Sheets for Test tomorrow
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:  Rewrite missed words from Test #1 20X by 8:30 tomorrow
                     Spelling Test #2 is Friday, Feb. 28th.
REMINDERS:  Field Trip on Wednesday (tie dye shirts and own disposable lunch!)
                         WM Choral concert Thursday night (be at PAC by 6:15pm)

Friday, February 21, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 217, 217B, 217C / Studylink 170A
              5W:  Journal pages 245 / two sided worksheet
              5R:  Journal pages 244, 245, 246 / Studylink 7.11 / test Tuesday
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes per day!
REMINDERS:  Next Week:  Wed. Field Trip / Thursday Choral Concert

Thursday, February 20, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 212, 216 / Studylink 165, bottom
               5W:  Journal pages 242, 242A, 243
               5R:  Journal pages 242A, 243 / Studylink 7.10
SPELLING:  Test tomorrow on first 25 4th grade words
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is the last day to order Feb. Scholastic Books.
                         Next week Wed. is our Field Trip!        
                         Next week Thurs. is the WM Choral Concert at 6:30 - MHS PAC

Wednesday, February 19, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 208, 209, 210 / Studylink page 163
              5W:  Journal pages 238-240 / Studylink 7.9
              5R:  Journal pages 239-241 / Studylink 7.9
SPELLING:  Test Friday on 1st 25 4th grade words
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  Friday is the last day to order Feb. Scholastic Books
                         Next week Wed. is the Field Trip.
                         Next week Thursday eve is the Choral Concert (6:15pm).

Tuesday, February 18, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 206, 207, 342 (first 12 fractions) / Studylink 161
              5W:  Journal pages 232, 233
              5R:  Journal pages 233, 234, 236 / Studylink 7.8
SPELLING:  First 25 4th grade words (see list) - test on Friday.
READING:   Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  Orchestra lessons tomorrow - 8:25
                         February Scholastic Book Orders due this Friday!
                   
Friday, February 14, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 159 (If they completed this in class, they did not have to bring the workbook home today)
              5W:  Journal page 230 / Studylink 7.7
              5R:  Journal pages 230, 231 / Studylink 7.7
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day.
REMINDERS:  NO school on Monday!
                         Scholastic Book Orders are due by Feb. 21st.

Thursday, February 13, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 204 / 4 worksheets (whatever not done in class)
              5W:  Journal pages 227, 228 / Studylink 7.6
              5R:  Packet!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  Valentine Card exchange/party tomorrow at 2:15
                          February Scholastic Book Orders due by 2/21
                          Need last few Conference sign up sheets
                          NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY!

Wednesday, February 12, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 200B, 202 / Studylink page 157
              5W:  Journal pages 223, 225 / Studylink 7.3
              5R:  Journal pages 223, 225 / Studylink 7.5
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  Conference Choice Sign Up Sheet due.
                          February Scholastic Book Orders due by 2/21.
                          Valentine cards in by Friday!

Tuesday, February 11, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 200, 201 / Studylink page 155
              5W:  Journal pages 221 (?) / Worksheet
              5R:  Journal pages 220, 221 / Studylink 7.4
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  Field Trip permission slip
                         Return Conference Choice Slip
                         Scholastic Book Orders - due Feb. 21st

Monday, February 10, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 198B, 199 / Studylink page 153
              5W:  Journal page 217 / Studylink 7.3
              5R:  Journal pages 217, 218 / Studylink 7.3
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  Field Trip Permission Slip
                         Return Conference Time Sign Up Sheet

Friday, February 7, 2014:\
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 197 / Studylink page 151
              5W:  Journal pages 212, 213 / Studylink 7.2
              5R:  Journal page 213 / Studylink 7.2
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
REMINDERS:  Winter Carnival tomorrow from 2:00 to 4:30.
                          Return Feb. 26th Field Trip Permission Slip

Thursday, February 6, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 193 / Studylink page 149
              5th:  5W:  Journal pages 210, 211 / Studylink 7.1
                      5R:  Journal pages 210, 211 / Studylink 7.1
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:   Feb. 26th Field Trip Permission Slip
                          Feb. 26th lunch choice (home or school sack lunch)
                          Tomorrow is the last day for Art Club permission slips!
                          Saturday afternoon Winter Carnival!

Wednesday, February 5, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 189, 190, 191 / Studylink page 147
              5th:  None (pretest taken today)
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  Art Club sign up till Friday.
                         Winter Carnival Saturday afternoon 2:00 to 4:30 pm.
                         Friday:  Decide on school sack lunch or home sack lunch for Feb. 26 Field Trip.

Tuesday, February 4, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 185 through 188 / Studylink page 145
              5G:  Journal page 204
              5R:  None
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight.
WRITING:  Think about your story idea!
REMINDERS:  Art Club sign up till Friday.
                         Science:  Tomorrow- plastic comb/packing peanust if possible
                         Winter Carnival on Saturday afternoon!

Monday, February 3, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Sign and return math test / Correct any missed division problems on worksheet
              5th:  Unit 6 Test tomorrow - study review
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonighT
WRITING:  Think about your story idea, characters, and setting
REMINDERS:  Art Club sign up till Friday.
                         Science:  IF you can, bring plastic comb/packing peanuts on Wed.
                         Winter Carnival at WM this Saturday afternoon!

Friday, January 31, 2014:
MATH:  None for 4th (Unit 6 tests will be returned on Monday and coming home for parent signature)
              5th:  Review for Unit 6 Test (Tuesday!0
READING:  Read 30 minutes each day!
REMINDERS:  Both orchestra lessons (large and small group) to be held on Monday!
                         Glacier Creek Staff coming Monday afternoon to talk to 4th and 5th graders.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014:
MATH:   4th:  Unit 6 Test taken today - no homework tonight!
               5G:  Journal pages 201, 203 / Studylink 6.10 / Worksheet, both sides
               5R:  Journal pages 201, 202, 203 / No Studylink
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight - have good book for class tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Guest teacher for tomorrow.
                         Kindness Retreat all day Friday - remember disposable lunch for most...
                         Orchestra Lessons have been rescheduled for during the day on Monday, 2/3
                            (since we miss them on Friday)

Thursday, January 23, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Monday:  1/2 class (due to visit from Glacier Creek staff for 4th/5th graders)
                                     (one more review day for Unit 6 Test)
                      Tuesday:  Unit 6 Math Test - see review sheets to practice from.
              5G:  Journal pages 194, 196, 197, 199
              5R:  Journal page 199 / Studylink 6.9
READING:  Read LOTS each day!!!
REMINDERS:  Science (if possible):  Bring packing peanuts, plastic comb
                         NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!

Tuesday, January 21, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 166, 168, 169
              5G:  Journal pages 183, 184, 185, 186, 189
               5R:  Journal page 186  / Studylink 6.6
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.  Have a good book for reading tomorrow in class.
REMINDERS:  "WHICH WICH?" for dinner tonight?
                          January Book Orders will be placed later tonight or tomorrow morning.      
                         Mrs. Donaldson will be our guest teacher for Wednesday, all day.
                          NO school on Friday this week!

Friday, January 17, 2014:  
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 165 / Studylink page 137
              5G:  Journal pages 180, 181 / Studylink 6.5
              5R:  Journal page 181 / Studylink 6.5 / Worksheet
READING:  Read at least 30 minute each day.
REMINDERS:  Monday is NO School / Friday is NO School - next week!
                         January Scholastic Book Orders are due Tuesday, the 21st.

Thursday, January 16, 2014:
MATH:   4th:  Journal pages 159, 160 / Studylink page 135
               5G:  Journal pages 178, 179 / Studylink 6.3 / Worksheet
                5R:  Journal page 179 / Studylink 6.4 / Worksheet
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  Book Orders due January 21st.
                         Orchestra tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 155, 156 / Studylink page 131
              5G and 5R:  Journal page 175 / Studylink 6.3
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight.
WRITING:  Haiku writing - try more....!
REMINDERS:  January Scholastic Book Orders due January 21st.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 151, 153top, 154A&B / Studylink page 129
               5 G:  Journal page 172 / Studylink 6.2
               5R:  Journal page 172 / Studylink 6.2
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight - tab evidence of life lesson/theme
WRITING:  Add to word/phrases for Haiku poems - see sheet in Folder
REMINDERS:  5 students still need to turn in Kindness Retreat permission - due Friday.
                          January Book Orders due January 21st.

Monday, January 13, 2014
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 127 / Journal page 146, 147, 148-149, 150
               5G:  Journal pages 165, 166, 167 / Studylink 6.1
               5R:  Journal page 167 / Studylink 6.1
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight - tab evidence of life lesson/theme
WRITING:  Info Books due tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  January book orders due January 21st.

Friday, January 10, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Complete any unfinished problems from yesterday's sheets / Complete one more sheet of long division given today.
               5th:  None - Monday they will begin new unit
READING:  Read 30 minutes each day.
WRITING:  Complete Info Booklets by Tuesday, January 14!
REMINDERS:  Kindness Retreat permission slips/$7.00
                          January Scholastic Book Orders will be due by January 21st.

Thursday, January 9, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Two sheets of long division problems.  Just see how far you can go within 30 to 40 minutes - no worries if you don't get them all - it is still a work in progress.  Each day we will get better!
               5th:  None (pretested today)
READING:  Read 30 minutes - look for any themes/life lessons and jot them down.
WRITING:  Some students need to complete their Info Books - due date has been set for Tuesday, January 14.
REMINDERS:  Kindness Retreat permission slips/$7.00

Wednesday, January 8, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 144-145, top / Studylink page 125
                       (Solve all problems traditional method as far as you are able - we will
                        pick up mising details tomorrow!)
               5W:  None.
               5G:  Journal page 163
WRITING:  Spend time on Info Book Project if you are not done yet.
READING:  IF you can watch a TV show tonight, jot a note about a possible lesson a
                     character learned or could teach us.  Read 30 minutes.
REMINDERS:  Kindness Retreat Permission Slip and money.
                          Geography Bee is rescheduled for this Friday at 1:20 pm.
     
Friday, January 3, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 141, 143(left side) / Studylink page 123(left side)
               5W:  Packet due Monday / Unit Test on Monday
               5G:  Packet due Monday / Unit Test on Monday / Possible sheet/J163 due
WRITING:  Some students brought home their Info Book materials to continue/complete.
READING:  Read LOTS and LOTS on the couch under a snuggly blanket!!
REMINDERS:  Permission Slip for Kindness Retreat due as soon as possible.

Thursday, January 2, 2014:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 137, 139, 140 / Studylink page 121 / Return signed test!
               5W:  Study Packet / Unit Test on Momday
               5G:  Study Packet / Unit Test on Monday
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
WRITING:  Option to work at home on Informational Booklets

Thursday, December 19, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  None till after Break (we had our Unit 5 test today)
               5W:  Journal pages 158, 159 / Studylink 5.11
               5G:  Journal pages 158, 159 / Studylink: none
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight / Get books lined up for reading over Break!!
SCIENCE:  Rocks and Minerals Final Test tomorrow morning!

Wednesday, December 18, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 5 Test tomorrow (see Review Sheets in Take Home Folder)
               5W:  Journal pages 154, 156 / Studylink 5.10
               5G:  Journal pages 155, 156 / Studylink 5.10
WRITING:  Bring any info/pics needed for Informational Booklets
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!

Tuesday, December 17, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Complete any unfinished items on Journal pages 131, 133, 135, 136
                       Review Sheets due tomorrow / Unit 5 Test on Thursday!
               5W and 5G:  Journal pages 151, 152 / Studylink 5.9
SPELLING:  Any missed spelling words from today's test:  10X by tomorrow morning
WRITING:  Bring in any info/pics for Informational Booklet Project
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  Orchestra Lessons tomorrow!

Monday, December 16, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Studylink pages 111, 113, (115 is optional)
                       Journal pages 131, 132 (top), 133, 135, 136 **
                       (**if student works up to 45 minutes on math, STOP!  Do not need to work longer than this - can do remainder of pages tomorrow in class!)
               5W:  Journal pages 147, 149 / Studylink 5.8
               5G:  Journal pages 147, 148, 149 / Studylink 5.8
SPELLING:  Test will take place tomorrow morning (busy day today!)
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
WRITING:  Is there anything from home that you can use for your Info Booklets??
REMINDERS:  Return signed white report card envelopes.
                          Orchestra lessons on Wednesday.

Friday, December 13. 2013:
MATH:  4th:  no new pages / practice basic facts!!
               5th:  no new pages
SPELLING:  Holiday List Test on Monday.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
WRITING:  Gather/bring in any info/pics for your Informational Booklet.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 123, 129 / Studylink page 107
               5W:  Journal pages 142, 143, 144 / Studylink 5.6
               5G:  Journal pages 143, 144 / Studylink 5.6 / practice facts!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
SPELLING:  Spelling Story due Friday morning / Test next Monday
WRITING: Gather/collect info/pics for Informational Booklets
REMINDERS:  Friday is our Read-In Day!
                          Report cards go home on Friday.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 124, 125 / Studylink page 105
               5W:  Journal pages 137, 138, 139
               5G:  Journal pages 140, 141 / Studylink 5.5
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
SPELLING:  Spelling Story due Friday morning / Test next Monday.
WRITING:  Have your info topic decided by tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Report cards will come home on Friday.

Monday, December 9. 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 118, 121 / Studylink page 103
               5W:  Journal pages 135, 136 / Studylink 5.4
               5G:  Journal pages 134-136 / Studylink 5.4
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
SPELLING:  New list coming home today!  Test next week Monday.  Spelling Story in Thoughtful Logs by Friday morning.
WRITING:  Find and bring an Informational Book from home to show the class (will come back home tomorrow!)
REMINDERS:  December book orders being submitted tonight.
                          Orchestra Lessons tomorrow.

Friday, December 6, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Green multiplication practice sheet
               5th:  No class today due to Spelling Bee
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
REMINDERS:  December Scholastic Book Orders due by end of school day, Dec.9.

Thursday, December 5, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 116, 117 / Studylink page 101
               5W:  Journal page 130, 131 / Studylink 5.3
               5G:  Journal pages 131, 133
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  December Book Orders due next Monday, Dec. 9th.
                          Tomorrow is the LAST day to collect Box Tops for the contest!

Wednesday, December 4, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 99
               5W:  Journal page 129 / Studylink 5.2
               5G:  Journal pages 125, 127, 128 / Studylink 5.2
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  December Book Orders due next Monday, Dec. 9th.
                           LAST WEEK  for Box Tops!!!!!!!!!!
             
Tuesday, December 3, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 97 / practice multiplication facts!!
               5W:  Journal pages 122, 123 / Studylink 5.1
               5G:  Journal pages 122, 123 / Studylink 5.1
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  LAST week to collect Box tops!
                          Winter Tea tomorrow - 10:35 to 11:00
                          December Book Orders due on December 9th.
                          Spelling Bee is 1:20 pm on Friday, 12/6

Monday, December 2, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 95 / Journal pages 107, 108, 110, 111 / Return signed Unit 4 Tests
               5th:  None (pretested today - new groups tomorrow)
SPELLING:  NO new list for this week.  WM Spelling Bee to be held Friday afternoon, 1:20pm
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  This is the LAST week to collect Box Tops!!!!!!!!!
                          Winter Tea on Wednesday - 10:35 to 11:00 - meet us there!
                           December Scholastic Book Orders due by December 9th!
                           Some students need gym/indoor shoes that can STAY in school!

Tuesday, November 26, 2013:
MATH:  Both 4th and 5th grade classes held Unit 4 tests today.  No homework except to
               PRACTICE FACTS!!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day - keep reading logs updated.
REMINDERS:  Empty Take Home Folders of all unneeded paperwork.
                          Next week on Wednesday, December 4th:  WM Winter Tea!
                          (our time is 10:35 to 11:00 am)
                          HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Monday, November 25, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Final Test for Unit 4 tomorrow!  See Review Sheet in Take Home Folders.
               5th:  Review Sheets for Unit test tomorrow.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:  Any missed words from today's test due 10X written by 8:30 tomorrow.
SCIENCE: 4 sheets due tomorrow.
REMINDERS:  Please return all Writing Binders and Thoughtful Logs as soon as possible.
                          Box Tops, please!  (We collected 565 from our first week!!!)

Friday, November 22, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 104, 105 / Review Sheet - all due Monday
                       Unit 4 Final Test on Tuesday.
               5W:  Journal pages 113, 115, 117 / Review Monday, Test on Tuesday
               5R:  Journal pages 115, 116, 117 / Studylink 4.7 / Test on Tuesday
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
SPELLING:  Test on Monday morning!
SCIENCE:  4 sheets due on Monday or Tuesday.
REMINDERS:  Please return Writing Binders and Thoughtful Logs if home.
                          Box Tops, please!

Thursday, November 21, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 100, 102-103 / Start Journal pages 104, 105 / Studylink pg. 87
               5W:  Journal pages 111, 112 / Studylink 4.6
               5R:  Journal pages 112, 113, 114 / Studylink 4.6
SPELLING:  Practice words for Monday test!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
SCIENCE:   4 science sheets due next week!
REMINDERS:  Box tops, please!
                          School next week on Monday and Tuesday ONLY!

Wednesday, November 20, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 95 / Studylink page 85 - "Practice" section
               5W:  Journal page 109, 110 / Studylink 4.5
                5R:  Journal page 109, 110 / Studylink 4.5
SPELLING:  Practice on own for test next week Monday or Tuesday
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is the last Book Fair Day - open till 7:30 pm!
                           Box Tops, please!!

Tuesday, November 19, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 94, 95 / SL page 83 #5 onward
               5W:  Journal pages 106, 107, 108
               5R:  Journal pages106, 107, 108 / Worksheet
READING:    Read at least 30 minutes tonight
SPELLING:  Practice words - no formal assignment - test will be Mon. or Tues. next week
REMINDERS:  Book Fair and Conferences this week
                          Box Tops!
                          Bring money for Book Fair if desired.

Monday, November 18, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 91, 92, 93 / Studylink page 81
               5W:  Journal page 105 / Studylink 4.3 / 2-sided worksheet
               5R:  Journal page 104, 105 /  2-sided worksheet
READING:   Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:  New list given today - no formal assignments - be ready for test next week on Monday or Tuesday
REMINDERS:  Book Fair this week - come see all the 'delicious' books!
                          Conferences Tuesday and Thursday after school.
                          Box Tops!
                          Art Project due tomorrow!

Friday, November 15, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  One worksheet / Practice Facts!!!
               5W:  Journal page 102 / Division Sheet
               5R:  Journal pages 101 - 102 / Division Sheet
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day / update Reading Log
REMINDERS:  Box Tops, please!
                          Scholastic Book Fair next week!
                          Check your conference time slot!  See you soon!

Thursday, November 14, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 87, 88, 89 / Studylink 79
               5W:  Journal page 100 / Practice facts
               5R:  Journal pages 99. 100 / Studylink page 75 #1-4 / Practice facts
SPELLING:  Spelling Story due tomorrow, 8:30 am
                      Spelling Test tomorrow
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight / Find detail about your character
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS!
                          Scholastic Book Orders due tomorrow!
                          West Middleton Book Fair next week! (see hours below)

Wednesday, November 13, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  see below - Tuesday's assignment - due Thursday.
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  Spelling Story due Friday 8:30am in Thoughtful Logs.
                      Final Test on Friday.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
                     In Thoughtful Logs, complete 3 sentences about your character.
REMINDERS:  Scholastic Book Orders due by Nov. 15th.
                          BOX TOPS!
                          Book Fair next week:  Tuesday,10am - 7:30pm
                                                               Wednesday, 10am - 4:00pm
                                                               Thursday, 10am - 7:30pm

Tuesday, November 12, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 85, 86 / Studylink page 77
               5th:  none
SPELLING:  Spelling Story due Friday at 8:30 am
                      Spelling Test on Friday
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight
REMINDERS:   Scholastic Book Orders due by Nov. 15
                           ONE MORE DAY TO ORDER SQUARE 1 ART!
                            Box Tops!!
                           Tomorrow is our LAST DAY of WKCE testing!

Friday, November 8, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 82, 83 / Studylink page 75
               5th:  Pretested today - no homework
SPELLING:  Rewrite any missed words from today's test 10X by Tuesday, 8:30am
                      Next week's new list came home today!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day of this long weekend!
REMINDERS:  Scholastic Book Orders due by Nov. 15
                          BOX TOPS!
                          NO school on Monday!
                          WKCE testing on Tuesday morning and Wednesday afternoon next week.

Thursday, November 7, 2013:
MATH:  No classes today - homework from yesterday is due tomorrow!
SPELLING:  Final test is tomorrow!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS, please!
                          Any remaining dental papers (yes OR no)
                          November Scholastic Book Orders due Nov. 15.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013: 
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 81, 84 / Studylink page 75
SPELLING:  Spelling Story due tomorrow at 8:30 am / Test Friday
WRITING:  In Thoughtful Logs, lists/sentences about "Noticing/It makes me realize..."
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS, please!
                          November Scholastic Book Orders due Nov. 15th.
                          Tomorrow AFTERNOON:  WKCE testing
                          Please return 'dental paper' with yes or no answer.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013: 
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 79 / Studylink pages 71, 73
               5th:  Review for Unit Test tomorrow!
SPELLING:   Spelling Story in Thoughtful Logs due Thursday morning
                       Final Test on Friday!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS,  please!
                          November Scholastic Book Orders due November 15.
                          Next WKCE testing day:  Thursday!
                          Please return 'dental paper' with a yes or no answer.

Monday, November 4, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  None tonight except to practice facts!
               5G:  Journal page 97 / Studylink 3/10 / Test on Wednesday
               5R:  Journal pages 95, 97 / Test on Wednesday
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:  New list given out today - Spelling Story due Thursday, 8:30 am
                                                                 Test Friday
REMINDERS:  BOX TOPS, please!
                          November Scholastic Book Orders due November 15
                          WKCE Testing on Tuesday and Thursday this week
                          Picture Retake Day tomorrow!

Friday, November 1, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 3 Test on Monday - look over review and practice sheets located in Take Home Folders to prepare.
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  Rewrite all missed spelling words from today's test 10X - due Monday morning.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day - update Reading Logs!
REMINDERS:  Picture Retake Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5
                          We will take any and all BOX TOPS from now till December 6!
                          WKCE Testing Days next week:  Tuesday and Thursday
                          November Scholastic Book Orders came home today - final day to order is November 15th!

Thursday, October 31, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Finish Review Sheets for Unit 3
               5th:  ??
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight.
SPELLING:  Test tomorrow on Spooky Words!
REMINDERS:  Picture Retake Day on Tuesday, November 5.
                          Start collecting BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION!
                           (contest details coming!)

Wednesday, October 30, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 74, 76, 77 / Studylink page 65 / finish worksheet
               5G:  Journal pages 82, 83, 84 / Worksheet
               5R:  Journal pages 82, 83, 84 / Worksheet
READING:   Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
SPELLING:  Spooky Spelling Test on Friday! 
REMINDERS:  WKCE testng tomorrow morning

Tuesday, October 29, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 69, 71, 72 / Studylink pages 61, 63
               5G:  Journal page 81
               5R:  Journal pages 80, 81 / Worksheet
READING:   Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:  Spooky Spelling Test on Friday (students are responsible for how they prepare!)
WRITING:   Some students must complete their Ghost Story tonight!
REMINDERS:  WKCE testing tomorrow morning and Thursday morning

Monday, October 28, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 68, 70 (finish Studylink 59) / Look at Facts Progress Report with parents
               5G:  Journal page 79 / Studylink 3.6 (#1 - 4) / Worksheet
               5R:  Journal pages 76, 77, 78, 79 / Worksheet
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - update reading log
SPELLING:  Spooky List in Take Home Folders - up to each student to practice for Friday's test
WRITING:  Complete Ghost Story at home tonight - to be shared with fellow Ghosties tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Place any Square1Art orders within the next week.
                          WKCE Testing this week:  Wednesday and Thursday

Wednesday, October 23, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 65 / Studylink page 57
               5G:  Journal page 74 / Studylink 3.4, 3.5
               5R:  Journal page 69, 74 / Studylink 3.5
READING:   Read at least 30 minutes EACH DAY!
REMINDERS:  Next week on Wednesday/Thursday:  First WKCE Tests!
                          Classroom Halloween celebration at 2l:15 next Thursday.

Monday, October 21, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 61, 62 / Studylink page 53
               5G:  Journal pages 66, 67 / Studylink 3.3
               5R:  Journal pages 66, 67 / Worksheet
SPELLING:  (NO list this week!)
                      (Word list for Annual School Spelling Bee will be distributed tomorrow)
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each night.
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is the last school day of the week!
                           Wear Tie Dye Shirts tomorrow for school spirit!

Friday, October 18, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Studylink 51 / Two mult. sheets / Sheet 83
               5G:  Journal pages 64, 65 / Studylink 3.2
               5R:  Journal pages 64, 65 / Studylink 3.2
SPELLING:  Rewrite any missed words from today's test 10X -due Monday.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day - update reading log
REMINDERS:  Next week is GOOD CHARACTER/SPIRIT WEEK:
                          Monday - wear clothing with a number
                          Tuesday - comfy clothing
                          Wednesday - Tie Dye Shirt

Thursday, October 17, 2013:
MATH:  No new assignments today due to field trips in both grades.
SPELLING:  Final Spelling Test tomorrow!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - update reading log.
WRITING:  Some students have chosen to get caught up on writing rough draft or final draft of a story using strong leads and endings tonight.  Bring all pages back to school tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 59, 60 / SL page 49 / 2 facts sheets
               5G:  Journal pages 690, 61 / Studylink 3.1
               5R:  Journal page 61 / Studylink 3.1
SPELLING:  Thursday 8:30am:  Spelling Sentences in Thoughtful Logs due.
                      Friday:  Final test
READING: Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow we go to Pope Farm Park 12:30 to 2:30.
                          ALL parents still welcome to come if you can make it!!
                          Dress for the weather!!

Tuesday, October 15, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 56, 57 / Studylink page 47 / Practice facts
               5th:  Unit 3 pretest taken today.  Practice facts!
SPELLING:  See spelling assignments listed in Monday below...
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - keep updating Reading Log.
REMINDERS:  Pope Farm Park 12:30 to 2:30 on Thursday.

Monday, October 14, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Return signed math test.
                       Journal pages 53, 54, 55 / Studylink page 45
               5G:  Journal page 59 / Practice facts!
               5W:  Practice facts!
SPELLING:  New list today:  Write words 6X in tablet by Wed. 8:30am
                                                 Write spelling sentences in Thoughtful Log by Thur.8:30am
                                                 Test Friday.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
REMINDERS:  Pope Farm Park trip Thursday from 12:30 to 2:30pm.
                           (regular routine for lunch)

Friday, October 11, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 2 Test was today - no new assignments - PRACTICE FACTS!
               5th:  Unit 2 Test is Monday - see review sheets - PRACTICE FACTS!
READING:  Read 30 minutes each day - keep Reading Log updated!
SPELLING:  Today's test will be returned for corrections on Monday.
REMINDERS:  Parents have until later on Sunday to place October Book Orders online.
                          Thursday, 10/17 - 12:30 to 2:30 - 4th grade classes to Pope Farm Park.

Thursday, October 10, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 2 Test Friday / Continue to practice basic facts daily!
               5th:  Both groups have tests on Monday.
                       5W:  Journal page 57 / Studylink 2/9 / Worksheet
                       5G:  Journal pages 52, 53, 56 / Studylinks 2.8, 2.9
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - be prepared for reading time Friday!
SPELLING:  Test Friday
REMINDERS:  October Scholastic Book Orders due Friday.
                          READ-IN DAY TOMORROW!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 52 / Studylink 37 / Review Sheet / Test Friday!
               5th:  (both)  Worksheet / Practice facts / Test Monday
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:  Spelling Sentences due in Thoughtful Logs Thursday, 8:30am
                      Test Friday.
REMINDERS:  Read-In Day on Friday!
                          Scholastic Book Orders due Friday!

Tuesday, October 8, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 45, 49, 50, 51 / Studylink pages 39-40
               5W:  Journal pages 50, 52 / practice facts
               5G:  Journal pages 50, 51, 53, 41 / Studylink 2.8 / practice facts
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:  Wed. 8:30am - Words 6X due in tablet
                       Thur. 8:30am - 11 Spelling Sentences in Thoughtful Logs
                       Fri 8:30am - Test
REMINDERS:  Friday:  Our READ-IN Day!
                                        Scholastic Book Orders due.

Monday, October 7, 2013:
MATH:  No classes held today due to assembly.  See Friday's assignments - due tomorrow.
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - update and STUDY over your Reading Log - what is it telling you about your reading life so far??
SPELLING:  New list should be in Take Home Folder today!
                      Wednesday 8:30 am:  Words written 6X in Tablet.
                      Thursday 8:30 am:  Eleven Spelling Sentences in Thoughtful Logs.
                      Friday:  Test
REMINDERS:  Friday:  Our READ-IN Day!
                                        Scholastic Book Orders due.

Friday, October 4, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 42, 43, 44 / Studylink pages 35-36
               5W:  Journal pages 45, 47 / Studylink 2.7
               5G:  Journal pages 48, 49 / Studylink 2.7
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day!
SPELLING:  Rewrite missed words from Friday's test 10X by Monday 8:30am.
REMINDERS:  Next week Friday, October 11th:  October Book Orders due.
                                                                                 Read-In 'Comfy' Day!

Thursday, October 3, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 41 / Studylink page 33 / Practice facts!!
               5W:  Journal page 46 / Studylink 2.6 / Practice facts!
               5G:  Journal pages 45, 46 / Studylink 2.6 / Practice facts!
READING:   Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:  Spelling Story in Thoughtful Logs due tomorrow by 8:30 am.
                      Final Spelling Test is tomorrow.
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow from 6 to 8:00 pm:  WM School Fall Dance/Pumpkin Sale

Wednesday, October 2, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page29 / Studylink page 31 / Practice facts!!
               5W:  Journal pages 41, 42 / Practice facts!
               5G:  Journal page 42 / Studylink page 35, bottom / practice facts!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
SPELLING:  Due Thursday, 8:30 am:  Rewrite each word 6X.
                      Due Friday, 8:30 am:  Spelling Story in Thoughtful Logs
REMINDERS:  October 4th from 6 to 8 pm:  Fall School Dance and Pumpkin Sale

Tuesday, October 1, 2013:
SUCH A GREAT TIME AT THE WORLD DAIRY EXPO TODAY!
MATH:  4th:  See yesterday's assignment - due for checking tomorrow.
               5th:  (both classes)  Journal pages 37, 38
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:  Due Thursday, 8:30 am:  Rewrite each word 6X on loose leaf sheet.
                      Due Friday, 8:30 am:  Spelling Story in Thoughtful Logs.
                      Friday is the final test for List #2.
REMINDERS:  October 4th from 6 to 8 pm:  Fall School Dance and Pumpkin Sale

Monday, September 30, 2013:
MATH:  4th: Journal page 37 / Studylink page 29 / practice facts!!
                5W:  Journal pages 35, 36 / Studylink 12.3 / practice facts!!
                5G:  Journal pages 35, 36 / Studylink 2/3 / Worksheet front/back
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight / update reading logs
SPELLING:  Missed words from last week's test:  Write 10X each - due Tues. 8:30
                      See new list - start practicing at home 9no assignment yet!
REMINDERS:  Field Trip tomorrow - wear appropriate shoes/tie dye shirt
                          Bring lunch to eat in classroom.
                          Friday, October 4th:  Fall Dance and Pumpkin Sale - 6 to 8:00pm

Friday, September 27, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 33, 34, 35 / Studylink page 27 / Practice facts!!
               5W:  Journal pages 32, 33 / Addition Sheet / Practice facts!!
               5G:   Studylink 2.2 / Worksheet front and back / Practice facts!!
READING:  Read for 30 minutes each day!  Keep updating your reading log.
SPELLING:  Final test was today.  On Monday, any missed words will need to be
                      rewritten 10X!
REMINDERS:  Any remaining Dance Club permission slips are due.
                          Wear tie dye shirts for Tuesday's field trip.
                          Friday, October 4th:  WM Fall Dance and Pumpkin Sale (6-8pm)

Thursday, September 26, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 30, 31 / Studylink 25 / Practice facts!!
               5W:  Journal page 34/ Studylink 2.2 / Practice facts!
               5G:  Journal page 33, 34 / Practice facts!
READING:  Read yourself  "awake" for at least 30 minutes!
SPELLING:  Spelling Story due tomorrow at 8:30 / Final Test tomorrow
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is the last day to turn in Picture Envelopes here.
                          Dance Club permission slips are due by Monday.
                          Wear new Tie Dye T-shirts for our field trip on Tuesday!

Wednesday, September 25, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 29 / Studylink page 23 / practice facts!
                       Please return signed Unit 1 Tests as soon as possible.
               5th:  5W:  Journal page 31
                       5G:  Journal page 31 / Studylink 2.1 / practice facts!
READING:  Continue reading 30 minutes each night.
SPELLING:  Practice words at home - Spelling Test is Friday!
REMINDERS:  Return any picture envelopes by Friday.
                          Dance Club permissions slips are coming home tomorrow - due Monday

Tuesday, September 24, 2013;
MATH:  4th and 5th:  Practice basic math facts !!!!!!!!!!
                                    We all begin Unit 2 tomorrow.
READING:  Continue reading at least 30 minutes each night.
SPELLING:  Practice words - test will be Friday.
REMINDERS:  Return two permissions slips for field trips (with $1 for 10/1 trip).
                          Return any picture envelopes/payments all this week.
                          ORCHESTRA LESSONS TOMORROW.

Monday, September 23, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 1 Test is tomorrow!  Go through your Review Sheets with a parent one more time!  Practice facts - addition tomorrow.
               5th:  Journal 1.10 lesson page / Practice facts!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - update log each time you read!
SPELLING:  Two assignments to be done IN class - more time given tomorrow. 
                      Spelling Test will be FRIDAY!
REMINDERS:   Return two permission slips for field trips (with $1 for 10/1 trip).
                           Return any picture envelopes/payments all this week.

Friday, September 20, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Keep Review Pages to practice for Tuesday's test. 
                       Practice basic facts as much as you can!!!!
               5th:  Unit 1 test on Monday / review sheets / practice facts
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes each day - keep rdg. log updated!
SPELLING:  Keep practicing spelling words.  One new assignment on Monday.
                      Test date to be announced on Monday.
REMINDERS:  Ask about school sack lunch vs. home sack lunch for October 1st.
                          Return Picture Envelopes by Friday, Sept. 27.
                          Return TWO field trip permission slips as soon as possible.

Thursday, September 19, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 1 Review Sheets due Friday.
                       Practice multiplication and division facts!!!
                       Unit 1 Test on Tuesday.
READING:  Read 30+ minutes tonight and update reading log.
SPELLING:  Keep master list in Take Home Folder.
                      Write each word (or list) 6X for Friday, 8:30am in tablet.
                      (Test date to be determined)
REMINDERS:  Picture Day TOMORROW.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 25, 26, 27 / Studylink page 17 / Practice Division Facts!
               5th:  Journal pages 23, 24 / Studylink 1.8 / Practice facts!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - update reading log!
REMINDERS:  Picture Day is this Friday!

Tuesday, September 17, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 17, 18, 20 / Studylink page 15 / Optional all week:  Journal pages 14-15, 19
               5th:  Journal pages 21, 22 / Studylink 1.7 / Test on Monday
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - update reading log!
REMINDERS:  Picture Day is this Friday!  (Make-up Day is November 5th.)

Monday, September 16, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 16 / Studylink page 13 / (optional:  Journal pg. 14-15)
               5th:  Journal pages 18, 19 / Studylink 1.6 / Practice Facts!
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - update Reading Log!
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is the last day to bring in Book Orders!
                           Picture Day is this Friday!

Thursday, September 12, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 9. 10-11 / Studylink pages 7, 9
               5th:  Journal page 12 / Studylink 1-2
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - update Reading Log!
REMINDERS:  Any more PTO membership fees?
                          Scholastic Book Orders are due next Tuesday, Sept. 17th.
                          Next Monday, Sept. 16th is TEAM WEAR DAY (to celebrate our West Middleton 'team' of students who are demonstrating good behavior skills in all areas of our school!)

Wednesday, September 11, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 6, 7, 8
               5th:  Journal page 11 / Studylink 1.3
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - update your Reading Log!
REMINDERS:  Please return any parent papers/ PTO membership fees
                          September Scholastic Book Orders due Sept. 17.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 4, 5 / Studylink page 5
               5th:  Journal pages 4, 8
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - update your Reading Log!
REMINDERS:  Please return any parent papers/PTO membership fees
                          September Scholastic Book Orders due Sept. 17.

Monday, September 9, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 3
               5th:  Journal page 4 #6
READING:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - don't forget to update your
                     READING LOG!
REMINDERS:   Please return any parent papers - thank you!!
                           September Scholastic Book Order forms are due Sept. 17.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013:
Welcome to our Homework Page - updated DAILY right after school!

For Tuesday, you will need:
-backpacks with new supplies
-current reading book
-any old magazines that are okay to cut up??
-a pair of clean but no longer needed athletic socks??
  (for our small whiteboards)
-a water bottle will always be okay to have at your desk
-a midmorning snack (for 10:30 am) - lunch won't happen till 10 noon!
-your lunch (if you aren't ordering the hot lunch)

Get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and be ready for an exciting day
in Fourth Grade!  I can't wait to see you!  :)






Friday, May 31, 2013:
REMINDERS:  Dress appropriately for Monday's trip to the CAVE!
                         Bring completely disposable lunches!
**We need 6 more signed Unit 11 math tests and 3 more students owe Library Books!

Thursday, May 30, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 313, 314, 315, 316
                     We still need 9 unit tests returned with parent signature.
REMINDERS:  ALL library books are due back!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, May 29, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 310, 311 / Return Unit 11 test, signed by parent.
WRITING:  The Informational Booklets are due by Friday.
REMINDERS:  Some library books still need to be returned!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  Two facts sheets due tomorrow.
WRITING:  The Informational Booklet are due by Friday.  Is there anything that can be done at home yet??
REMINDERS:  Some library books still need to be turned in!
                         Some chaperone admissions are needed ($11 for the Cave).

Friday, May 24, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 11 Final Test is on Tuesday - practice items on Review Sheets.
              5th:  None
WRITING:  Work on any pages you can at home for your Info Booklets.
                    Final deadline for completion is Friday, May 31st.
REMINDERS:  A few students still need to turn in field trip permissions slips.
                         A few students still need to bring back school library books.
BOX TOPS RESULTS FOR OUR CLASSROOM:  1,173 collected!  Wow!

Thursday, May 23, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Integer Sheet / Finish Review Sheets / UNIT 11 TEST ON TUESDAY!
WRITING:  Work on any pages you can at home for your Info Booklet!
                    Final deadline for completion is Friday, May 31st.
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is the last day for Box Tops and Food Donations!
                         Please return two permission slips for field trips ASAP!
                         ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE BACK BY FRIDAY!!
 
Wednesday, May 22, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 245, #5 - 14 / Review Sheets
              5th:  Study Review Sheets for Thursday Test
WRITING:  Work on any pages you can at home for your Info Booklet.
REMINDERS:  Two more days for Box Tops and Food Donations
                         Please return TWO field trip permission slips ASAP!
                         ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE BACK BY FRIDAY!!

Tuesday, May 21, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 304, 307, 308 / Studylink page 243
              5th:  DONE with math journals!  Packet of sheets due tomorrow.
WRITING:   Work on any pages you can at home for your Info Booklet.
REMINDERS:  All Box Tops and Food Donations are due by Friday.
                         Please return TWO field trip permission slips ASAP!!

Monday, May 20, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH!  4th:  Journal pages 300-301-302 / Studylink page 241
               5th:  Journal pages 426, 427 / Studylink 12.8
WRITING:  Work on any pages you can at home for your Info. Booklet.
REMINDERS:  All Box Tops and Food Donations are due by Friday!
                         Please return TWO permission slips ASAP!

Friday, May 17, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 297, 298, 299 / SL 239
              5th:  Journal pages 417, 421, 422
WRITING:  Finish note taking and print pictures from home if possible.
                   Next week we create our book pages!
REMINDERS:  New deadline for Box Tops and Food Donations:  May 24th!
                         Return Cave permission slips / decide on home or school sack lunch

Thursday, May 16, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 237 / Journal pages 292, 293, 294-5, 296
              5th:  Journal pages 413, 414, 415 / Studylink 12.5
WRITING:   Finish note taking and print pictures from home if possible.
REMINDERS:  New deadline for Box Tops and Food Donations:  May 24th!
                         Decide on home or school provided sack lunch for June 3rd trip.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 289, 290 / Studylink page 235
              5th:  Journal pages 408, 410, 411 / Studylink 12.4
WRITING:  Finish note taking and print pictures from home if possible!
REMINDERS:  Last week for Box Tops and Food Donations!

Tuesday, May 14, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 292 / Studylink page 233 from Monday
              5th:  Journal pages 403, 407 / Studylink 12.2
WRITING:  Finish note taking and print pictures from home if possible!
REMINDERS:  Last week for Box Tops and Food Donations!

Monday, May 13, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal 288 / Studylink page 233 / Multiplication Table Sheet
              5th:  Journal pages 398, 399
WRITING:  Take notes on topic / print pictures
REMINDERS:  Last week for Box Tops and Food Donations!
   
Friday, May 10, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes each day.
MATH:  4th:  None for the weekend!
              5R:  Journal pages 394, 395
WRITING:  Look for info to take notes for your topic!
REMINDERS:  Talent Show permission/audition slips due Wednesday.
                         May Scholastic Book Orders due Monday.
                         Friday:  Last day for Box Tops/Food Donations.

Thursday, May 9, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 10 math test FRIDAY.
              5th:  No homework tonight.
WRITING:  Keep looking for info about your topic.
SPELLING:  Missed words from yesterday's final test to be written 5X by Friday, 8:30am.
REMINDERS:  May Scholastic Book Orders are due next Monday, May 13.
                         May 17 - deadline for Box Tops and Food Donations

Wednesday, May 8, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Complete the Unit 10 Review Sheets for checking tomorrow.
                      Unit test will be either Friday or Monday - will decide in class tomorrow.
               5th:  No math tomorrow due to 5th Grade Track Meet
WRITING:  Keep looking for info about your topic!
REMINDERS:  May Scholastic Book Orders are due next Monday, May 13th.
                         May 17 - deadline for Box Tops and Food Donations

Tuesday, May 7, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 285 / Studylink pages 225, 227
SPELLING:  Final test tomorrow!
WRITING:  Keep looking for info about your topic!
REMINDERS:  May Scholastic Book Orders are due next Monday, May 13th.
                        Box Tops/Food Donations - end of contest is May 17th.

Monday, May 6, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 281, 282, 284 / Studylink page 223
              5th:  5W:  Practice Review - Test tomorrow!
                     5R:  Journal 390A, 390B,
SPELLING:  Final Spelling Test will be on Wednesday!
WRITING:  Keep looking for info about your topic - take notes!
REMINDERS:  May Scholastic Book Orders are due next Monday, May 13th.
                         Box Tops/ Food Donations - end of contest is May 17th.

Friday, May 3, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes every day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 280, 280A / Return signed math tests, please.
              5th:  5W:  Journal pages 389, 390A/B / Studylink 11.7
                      5R;  Journal pages 389, 390, 391 / Studylink 11.7
SPELLING:  Final Spelling Test will be next Wednesday!
REMINDERS:  Box Tops/Food Donations, please - until May 17th!

Thursday, May 2, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 277A/B / Sheets 311-314
              5th:  5W:  Journal pages 387, 388 / Studylink 11.6
                     5R:  Journal page 388 / Studylink 11.6
SPELLING:  Spelling Story due tomorrow at 8:30am.
WRITING:  Continue to gather and read info on your topic.
REMINDERS:  Box Tops/ Food Donations, please!

Wednesday, May 1, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 278 / Studylink page 221
              5th:  5W:  Journal pages 384A - 385
                      5R:  Journal pages 384A and B, 385 / No Studylink
WRITING:  Continue to gather and read info on your topic - take notes in school.
SPELLING: Due Thursday, 8:30 - Spelling List 5x / Due Friday, 8:30 - Spelling Story
REMINDERS:  Box Tops/Food Donations, please!

Tuesday, April 30, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 275, 277 / Studylink page 217
              5th:  See Monday, below -- (no class held today)
WRITING:  Continue to gather info on your topic to bring to school to take notes from.
SPELLING:  New list given today. By Thursday, list written 5X due / By Friday, story due.
REMNDERS:  Box Tops/Food Donations, please!

Monday, April 29, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight.  (Last Book Club finishes book for tomorrow.)
MATH:  4th:  We will finish the Unit 9 Test in class tomorrow.
                      Finish Dividing Decimals Sheet for class tomorrow.
              5th:  Both groups:  Journal page 381 / Studylink 11.4
WRITING:  Continue to look for info on your topic - bring resources to class Tuesday.
REMINDERS:  Box Tops, please!
                         Several students have overdue library books to return ASAP!

Friday, April 26, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 9 Final Test is Monday!  Use Review Sheets to practice for it!
                      One sheet of 11 problems for multiplication of decimals numbers also due on Monday.
              5th:  5W:  Journal pages 376-378
                      5R:  Journal pages 376-378 / Studylink 11.3
WRITING:  Share your "Memoir" with your parents!
                    Look for info on your book topic - bring copies to school.
REMINDERS:  Plant your tree!
                         BOX TOPS, please!

Thursday, April 25, 2013:
READ  for 30 minutes tonight (one Book Club has pages for a meeting tomorrow.)
MATH:  4th:  Review Sheets
              5th:  5W:  One sheet / Journal page 374 / Studylink 11.2
                      5R:  Journal pages 373, 374 / Studylink 11.2
SPELLING:  Rewrite any missed words from test 5X by Friday, 8:30am.
WRITING:  Gather together any resources from home or library for your info. topic.
REMINDERS:  Box Tops/Food Donations collected until May 17th.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes today!  (one Book Club has pages for a meeting tomorrow.)
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 268-269, 270-271, 272, 273 / Studylink 211
              5th:  5W:  Journal page 371, 371A, 371B
                      5R:  All journal pages for Lesson 11.1 (no Studylink pages)
WRITING:  Begin gathering information (books, internet, etc.) on your topic!
REMINDERS:  Box Tops/Food Donations collected until May 17th.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes today!
One Book Club reads to Page 215 / Other 3 Book Clubs:  Celebration tomorrow -
remember treat time and mark 1 to 3 'grabbing' sentences to interest next readers of your book!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 266, 267 / Studylink pages 205, 209
               5th:  None
SPELLING:  Spelling Final Test is tomorrow!  Practice words!
WRITING:  Share your report web with a parent - consult on subtopics!!!
REMINDERS:  Box Tops/Food Donations collected until May 17th!

Monday, April 22, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 262, 263 / Studylink page 205
              5th:  5G:  Journal page 368
                      5W:  none
SPELLING:  Spelling Final Test is Wednesday!
WRITING:  Add to your 'Report Web' - show to a parent and consult!
REMINDERS:  Box Tops/ Food Donations collected until May 17th!

Friday, April 19, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes each day - Book Club pages due for Monday's meeting
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 260A and 260B / Studylink page 203
              5th:  ??
SPELLING:  Spelling Final Spelling Test on Wednesday next week.
REMINDERS:  Box Tops Contest starts Monday!

Thursday, April 18, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight - Book Club pages due for Friday's meeting
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 259, 260 / Studylink pages 196, 201
               5th:  See Wednesday below
SPELLING:  Spelling Story due by end of Friday.  Practice test tomorrow.
                      Final spelling test on Wednesday of next week.
REMINDERS:  Last 4 memoirs due tomorrow.
                          Need last 4 signed Unit 8 Math Tests by tomorrow.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes - Book Club book pages due for Friday's next meeting!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 199 / Equivalence Sheet / Need 6 more signed tests
               5th:  No math class tomorrow
                       5G:  Journal pages 366 A & B
                       5W:  Study Review
SPELLING:  Spelling Story due Friday by end of day
                      Practice test on Friday.
WRITING:  Last memoirs due by Friday.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes - Book Club book pages due for tomorrow's club meeting!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 252, 253, 342, 343 / Studylink pages 197, 196
               5th:  5G:  Journal page 367 / Studylink 10.8, 10.9
                       5W:  Journal pages 366A, 367 / Studylink 10.9
SPELLING:  New list today!  Spelling Story on blue sheet due by Friday, 2:45pm
REMINDERS:  Take Home Folder Inspection will take place tomorrow!

Monday, April 15, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight - read in both your Club book and independent rdg.book
MATH:  4th:  Return signed Unit 8 Math Test / Studylink pages 195, 196
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 362, 363
                       5W:  Journal pages 362, 363 / Studylink 10.8
SPELLING:  Rewrite missed words 5x by tomorrow morning, 8:30
REMINDERS:  Market Day in 3rd grade tomorrow! 

Friday, April 12, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes each day - read in both your Club book and independent rdg. book.
MATH:  4th:  Return signed Unit 8 Math Test / Journal pages 251, 254, 255
               5th:  5G:  Journal page 359 / Studylink 10.4, 10.6
                       5W:  Journal pages 357, 358, 359
Dance for SUN!  :)

Thursday, April 11, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight.  Remember to read all your agreed-upon Club book pages for tomorrow!
MATH:  4th:  none
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 353 / Worksheet
                       5W:  Journal pages 353, 35 / Studylink 10.6 / Worksheet
SPELLING:  List #3 Final Spelling Test is tomorrow.
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is the final deadline for Yearbooks, April Book Orders, CRT Lunch

Wednesday, April 10, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight.  Be prepared for your next Book Club Meeting tomorrow!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 8 Math Test is tomorrow.  Use your Review Sheets to study.
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 351, 352 / Studylink page 10.5
                       5W:  Journal pages 351, 352 / Studylink page 10.5
SPELLING;  List #3 Final Spelling Test is Friday.
REMINDERS:  Due Friday:  Yearbook Orders / April Book Orders / CRT lunch orders??

Tuesday, April 9, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight.  Show your parents your new BOOK CLUB folder and book!
MATH: 4th:  Journal pages 246, 247 / Studylink page 189 / Review Sheets
                      (Test will be either Thursday or Friday)
              5th:  5G:  Journal pages 345, 346, 347, 348, 349
                      5W:  Journal pages 348, 349 / Studylink 10.4
SPELLING:  List #3 Practice Test is tomorrow!  Crossword Puzzle is due Wed. by 2:45.
                      Final Spelling Test is Friday.
REMINDERS:  Due Friday:  Yearbook Orders / April Book Orders

Monday, April 8, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school tomorrow!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 204-242, 243, 244 / Studylink page 187
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages for Lesson 10.3
                       5W:  Journal pages 341, 342, 343 / Studylink 10.3
SPELLING:  List #3:  Crossword puzzle due Wed. pm / practice test Wed.
                                    Final Test on Friday.
REMINDERS:  Due Friday:  Yearbook Orders / April Book Orders

Friday, April 5, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes each day - bring book back to school on Monday!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 238, 239 / Studylink page 185 / Optional:  Try J 236, 237
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 338, 340 / Studylink 10.2
                       5W:  Journal pages 336, 337, 338, 339, 340 / Studylink 10.2
REMINDERS:  Yearbook Orders and April Book Orders all due April 12th.

Thursday, April 4, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!  Bring book back to school tomorrow!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 232,233, 234, 235 / Studylink pages 181bottom, 183
               5th:  5G:  Journal page 335 / Studylink 10.1
                       5W:  Journal page 335 / Studylink 10.1
SPELLING:  Final test on List #2 tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Yearbook Orders and April Book Orders all due April 12th.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!  Bring book back to school everyday!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 227, 228 / Studylink page 179
               5th:  Both groups:  none tonight
SPELLING:  Final Test on List #2 Friday.
REMINDERS:  April Scholastic Book Orders due April 12th.
                          WM Yearbooks due April 12th.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!  Bring book back to school everyday!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 226B  / Studylink page 177
               5th:  5G:  none
                       5R:  Write the difference between volume and capacity.
SPELLING:  Crossword Puzzle due by 2:45 Wednesday / Practice Test Wed. PM
                      Final Spelling Test on Friday!
REMINDERS:  Yearbook orders due April 12th.
                          Some report card envelopes need to be returned.

Monday, April 1, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 221, 222 / Sheet 235, 236
               5th:  5G:  Test tomorrow / finish Review / Studylink 9.11 due Wed.
                       5R:   Test tomorrow / Journal page 231
SPELLING:  By Wednesday 2:45:  Crossword Puzzle on 2nd List due
                                                          Practice Test on 2nd List
                      Friday:  Final Test on 2nd List
REMINDERS:  Some signed report card envelopes need to be returned.
                          Yearbook orders due by April 12th.
**Remember, every school day ends at 2:58 until the end of the school year.

Friday, March 22, 2013:
HAPPY SPRING BREAK WEEK!
READ for 30 minutes - at least! - each day of the week!
MATH:  4th:  None (some Unit 7 test still need to be signed and returned)
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 330, 331 / Studylink 9.9, 9.10
                        5R:  None
REMINDERS:  Report card envelopes signed and returned
                          Yearbook orders due by April 12th.
***See you all back on April 1st!

Thursday, March 21, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight - collect up books for the break week!
MATH:  4th:  No assignment / Bring back signed Unit 7 tests!
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 335 #1-2, 335B #5-6, 336
                       5R:  Journal pages 335A, 335B, 336
REMINDERS:  April 12: Yearbook Orders due.
                          Report Card Envelopes ONLY - due back and signed. Thank you.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight - collect up books for the break week!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 223, 226, 226A / Reducing Fractions sheets / Sign tests/return
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 322, 323 / Studylink 9.8
                       5R:  Journal pages 322, 323 / Studylink 9.8
REMINDERS;  April 12:  Yearbook Orders due.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight.  Library Class tomorrow - any books to renew/return???
MATH:  4th:  Unit 7 Test was taken today.  Due tomorrow:  Journal page 223
               5th:  5G:  Journal page 315 / Studylink 9.6
                       5R:  Journal pages 313, 314, 315 / Studylink 9.6
REMINDERS:  April 12:  Yearbook Orders due.

Monday, March 18, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school tomorrow!
           **Some students need to return overdue library books!
MATH:  4th:  Unit 7 Test is Tuesday! (use Review Sheets to prepare)
               5th:  5G:  Journal page 311 / Studylinks 9.4, 9.5
                       5R:  Journal pages 310, 311 / Studylink 9.5
SPELLING:  Students who missed words on the first 25 test - rewrite missed words 6X - due by end of school day on Tuesday.
WRITER'S WORKSHOP:  Some students need to add to their Memory Logs - sharing more on Tues.
REMINDERS:  Yearbook orders due by April 12.

Friday, March 15, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes minimum each day!
MATH:  4th:  In addition to completing pages listed below, please also complete the Unit 7 Review Sheets for Monday.  Unit 7 Test will be either Tuesday or Wednesday.
               5th:  5G:  Journal page 306, 307
                       5R:  Journal page 305, 306, 307 / Studylink 9.7
WRITER'S WORKSHOP:  Fill out "Memory Log" with a close family member/friend -notes about one or more memorable experience you shared together.  Due Monday.
REMINDERS:  Yearbook Orders due by April 12.

Thursday, March 14, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Do as much as you can (at least half):  Journal pages 217B,C,D,E,F, 218 / Studylink page 170A
               5th:  5G:  Journal page 303 / Studylink 9.3
                       5R:  Journal pages 300, 301, 303 / Studylink 9.3
SPELLING:  Test on first 25 words is tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  March Scholastic Book Orders due tomorrow.
                          Yearbook orders due by April 12th.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Finish Journal page 213 / Do Journal pages 216, 217 / Studylink page 169
               5th:  5G:  Journal page 299 / Studylink 9.2
                       5R:  Journal page 296, 297, 298, 299
SPELLING:  'Official" test on 1st 25 words will be on Friday!
REMINDERS:  March Scholastic Book Orders due Friday.
                          Yearbook orders due by April 12th.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 211, 212 / Studylink page 165
               5th:  5G:  Journal page 295 / Studylink 9.1
                       5R:  Journal page 292, 293 #1-2, 294, 295 / Studylink 9.1
WRITER'S WORKSHOP:  Bring in one object (hidden in a bag) that represents a memorable event or person in your life.
SPELLING:  Practice the 1st 25 words in new spelling list.  Crossword puzzle due WED.
REMINDERS:  March Scholastic Book Orders due Friday.

Monday, March 11, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 208, 209, 210  /  Studylink page 163
WRITER'S WORKSHOP:  Bring in 1 to 2 photos showing an important event in your life. 
                                             (Photos will come back home tomorrow right away!)
SPELLING:  Practice 1st 25 of new word list.  Crossword puzzle due Wednesday.
REMINDERS:  Welcome to Day One of the Third Trimester!
                           March Scholastic Book Orders due Friday.

Friday, March 8, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes minimum each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 206 / Studylink page 161
               5th:  No homework (unit test taken today)
REMINDERS:  Today was the last day of 2nd trimester!  Fresh start on Monday!
                          March Scholastic Book Order forms due by Friday, March 15th.
                          Any last Art Club permission slips?

Thursday, March 7, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 207
               5th:  Both groups have a math test tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  We have moved our BOOK SWAP to Friday afternoon - you may still bring in any books from home!
                          Any Art Club permission slips??
                          TOMORROW IS DRESS LIKE A BOOK CHARACTER DAY!
                          March Scholastic Book Order forms are due next week on March 15th.
**See you all at Conferences either today or next Tuesday!
    
Wednesday, March 6, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 203, 204 / Studylink page 159
               5th:  Finish/correct Unit Review Sheets
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is a (gently used) Book Swap - send any unwanted books to us for tomorrow!  Friday is Dress Like a Favorite Book Character Day!
                          Art Club permission slips still being accepted!

Tuesday, March 5, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes daily!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 342, 201, 202 / Studylink page 157
               5th:  5R:  Journal pages 288, 289 (1-2), 290 / Studylink 8.12
                       5W: Journal page 288, 289, 290 / Studylink 8.12
WRITING:  Some students must complete their final story drafts by tomorrow!
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow is Wordy Wardrobe Wednesday for Literacy Week.
                           Bring in Art Club slips if interested.

Monday, March 4, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes each day!
MATH:   4th:  Journal pages 200, 200A / Studylink 155 (try SL 153)
                5th:  5R:  Journal pages 280, 281, 282, 283
                        5W:  Journal pages 281 #1, 282, 283 #1-14
WRITING:  Final draft of stories must be completed ASAP.
REMINDERS:  Literacy Week:  Tuesday - teacher swap for a ReadAloud
                                                     Wednesday - Wordy Wardrobe Day

Friday, March 1, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes each day!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 198, 199, (can try J198A and B)
               5th:   5R:   Journal pages 274(1-4), 275(7-18), 277 / Studylink 8.9
                        5W:  Journal pages 277, 278, 279 / Studylink 8.9
WRITING:  Final draft of story due ASAP!
REMINDERS:  Next week is Literacy Week (Monday:  "Novel Ideas" assembly)
                          First conference day is Thursday, March 7th.

Thursday, February 28, 2013:
READING:  Read for 30 minutes (maybe to wind down after the program tonight?)
MATH:  4th:  See below (no class today due to program rehearsal)
               5th:  5R:  Journal pages 276 / Studylink 8.8
                       5W:  Journal pages 272, 274 / Studylink 8.8
WRITING:  Final draft of story due ASAP!
REMINDERS:  See you at the Choral Program tonight! (6:15pm)
                          Next week is Literacy Week - see yesterday's email about daily events.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013:
(Two Hour Delayed Start)
READING:  Read for 30 minutes minimum tonight!
MATH:  No class held this morning - all homework from Tuesday will be due on
               FRIDAY (Thursday choral concert rehearsal for 4th grade will be 8:30 to 10:00am)
SPELLING:  Test #3 is moved to Thursday afternoon!  Practice words tonight!
WRITING:  Final draft of story due Friday!
REMINDERS:  WM Choral Concert on Thursday at 6:30:  MHS PAC

Tuesday, February 26, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 193, 196, 197 / Studylink pages 149, 151
               5th:  5R:  Journal pages 269, 270, 271 / Studylink 8.7
                       5W: Journal pages 269, 270, 271 / Studylink 8.7, not #9
SPELLING:  Test on List #3 tomorrow.
WRITING: Final draft of story due Friday!
REMINDERS: WM Choral Concert on Thursday at 6:30:  MHS PAC

Monday, February 25, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 193 / Studylink page 149
               5th:  5R:  Journal pages 265, 266, 267 / Studylink 8.6
                        5W:  Journal pages 265, 267 / Studylink 8.6
SPELLING:  Prepare for Test #3 on Wednesday.
WRITING:  Work on Final Story Drafts - all due by Friday, March 1.
REMINDERS:  See confirmation of all conference times in Take Home Folder.
                          See envelope with WKCE results in Take Home Folder.
                          WM Choral Program is Thursday at 6:30 at MHS PAC.

Friday, February 22, 2013:
GREAT FIELD TRIP TODAY, EVERYBODY!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 147 / We need 6 signed Unit 6 math tests returned
               5th:  5R:  Journal pages 259,  263 / Studylink 8.5
                       5W:  Journal pages 259, 260, 261, 263 / Studylink 8.5
SPELLING:  Prepare for Test #3 on Wednesday (Some need to retake #2 on Monday)
WRITING:  Work on Final Drafts of Story
REMINDERS:  Confirmation of Parent Conferences will come home on Monday!

Thursday, February 21, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 190, 191 / Studylink page 147 / Return signed tests
               5th:  5R:  Journal pages 157, 158 / Studylink 8.4
                       5W:  Journal page 158 / Studylink 8.4
WRITING:  Continue writing final draft of story.
SPELLING:  Rewrite any missed words from List #2 - 10X - due 8:30 tomorrow
REMINDERS:  Field Trip tomorrow!  Wear WM Tie Dye shirts if possible/good walking shoes/
                          Bring completely disposable lunch

Wednesday, February 20, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 191 / Return signed Unit 6 Math Tests
               5th:  5R:  Journal pages 254, 256
                       5W:  Journal pages 254, 256 / Studylink 8.3
WRITING:  Continue writing of final draft for realistic fiction stories.
REMINDERS:  Some remaining conference time slips need to be returned.
                          FRIDAY:  Field Trip - remember disposable lunches.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 185, 186, 187, 188 / Studylink page 145
               5th:  5R:  Journal pages 251, 252, 253 / Studylink 8.2
                       5W:  Journal pages 251, 252 / Studylink 8.2
SPELLING:  Prepare for 2nd 25 word test tomorrow / Some students:  10X missed words from second try of 1st test due tomorrow at 8:30.
WRITING:  Continue writing of final draft for realistic fiction stories.
REMINDERS:  Good pencils to class, please!
                          Some remaining conference time slips need to be returned.

Monday, February 18, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  None tonight - Unit 6 test taken today.
               5th:  5R:  Journal pages 248, 249, 250 / Studylink page 171
                       5W:  Journal pages 248, 249 / Studylink 8.1
SPELLING:  Test on 2nd 25 words on Wednesday
WRITING:  Some students must finish rough draft - others work on final draft
REMINDERS:  Many students need GOOD pencils in class!!
                          Please return March Conference Slips this week.

Friday, February 15, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 6 Final Test on Monday.
               5th:  5G:  Math Boxes 7.12
                       5W:  None
SPELLING: Retake of first 25 words on Monday
                     Test on second 25 words on Wednesday
WRITING:  Write (or type) Final Draft of Realisic Fiction Story - will get class time Monday.
REMINDERS:  WM PTO Winter Carnival Sat. afternoon, 2 - 4:30.
                           Please return March Conference Slips next week.
      
Thursday, February 14, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Finish any remaining pages:  Studylink page 139 / Journal pages 165, 166, 168, 169
               5th:  Test today - no homework due for tomorrow.
SPELLING:  Any missed words rewritten 10X by end of Friday - retest next Monday on first list
WRITING:  Story rough drafts should be completed by Friday
REMINDERS:  4th grade math group - Unit 6 final test will be on MONDAY.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  First priority:  Unit 6 Review Sheets - due tomorrow.
                       Second priority:  Can you finish the Division Sheets for tomorrow?
                       Third priority:  See how far you can get -- NOT all due tomorrow: Studylink pg. 139 /
                                                Journal pages 165, 166, 168, 169
               5th:  5G and 5W:  Review Packet
SPELLING:  Practice the second 25 word list.
WRITING:  Story rough draft needs to be done by Friday.
REMINDERS:  We still need 5 field trip permission slips.
                           Bring any valentine cards for tomorrow!

Tuesday, February 12, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Sides 3 and 4 of Division Sheets (but work as far as you can) / Studylink pg. 137
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 244, 246 / Studylink 7.11
                       5W:  Journal pages 244, 245, 246 / Studylink 7.11 #1-11
SPELLING:  First 25 words tested tomorrow!
WRITING:  Can you finish your rough draft for tomorrow?
REMINDERS:  We still need 8 field trip permission slips.

Monday, February 11, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  New Division Practice Sheets:  First 2 sides due tomorrow, but work as far as you can.
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 242, 243 / Worksheet
                       5W:  Journal pages 242, 243 / Studylink 7.10
SPELLING:  Practice high frequency words - first 25 will be pretested on Wednesday.
WRITING:  Our goal is to have our rough drafts done by Wednesday.
REMINDERS:  CRT tomorrow - buses leave at 11:00 am
                           Field Trip permission slips due

Friday, February 8, 2013:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 160, 161 / Studylink page 135
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 240, 241 / Studylink 7.9
                       5W:  Journal page 240 / Studylink 7.9
SPELLING:  Keep practicing those High Frequency Words - pretests next week!
REMINDERS:  February Book Orders due Monday!
                          FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIPS DUE NEXT WEEK!

Thursday, February 7, 2013:
SNOW DAY!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight - bring book back tomorrow!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 156, 157, 158, 159 / Studylink page 133 / Division Review due tomorrow.
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 232, 233, 234, 236 / Studylink 7.8
                       5W:  Journal page 232, 233 / Studylink page 159
SPELLING:  Start brushing up on those 75 High Frequency Spelling Words!
REMINDERS:  February Book Orders due Monday, 2/11

Tuesday, February 5, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 154A, 154B, 155 / Studylink page 131-bottom / 3rd side of Division
                       Sheets
               5th:  (Both 5G and 5W):  Journal pages 230, 231 / Studylink page 157
REMINDERS:  February Scholastic Book Orders are due Monday, 2/11

Monday, February 4, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!  Bring book back to school tomorrow!
MATH:   4th:  Journal pages 152, 153, 154 / 2nd side of Division Review
                5th:  5G:  Journal pages 227, 228 / Studylink 7.6
                        5W:  Journal pages 227, 228 / Studylink 7.6
REMINDERS:  February Book Orders due Monday, 2/11
                          Any clean old socks??

Friday, February 1, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes each day!  Bring books back to school on Monday!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 151 / Studylink pages 127, 129 / Division Review Page 1
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 224, 225 / Studylink page 153
                       5W:  Journal pages 222, 223 / Studylink 7.5
REMINDERS:  Any old socks to bring in for our whiteboards??

Thursday, January 31, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes minimum tonight!  Bring book to school tomorrow!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 148, 149, 150
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 220, 221 / Studylink page 151
                       5W:  Journal page 220, 221 problems 1 and 2 / Studylink 7.4
REMINDERS:  Orchestra students should bring their instruments for an extra (makeup) lesson Fri.
                          We are looking for donations of any clean, used athletic socks to use for whiteboard erasers - Thank You!!!

Wednesday, January 30, 2013:
SNOW DAY!

Tuesday, January 29, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!  Bring book back tomorrow!
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 125
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 216, 217, 218 / Studylink 7.3
                       5W:  Journal pages 217, 218 / Studylink 7.3
REMINDERS:  Orchestra students have a lesson at 9:35 tomorrow - bring instrument

Friday, January 25, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes each day this weekend - minimum!!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 146, 147  (5 remaining signed tests to return)
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 212, 213 / Studylink 7.2
                       5W:  Journal page 213 / Studylink 7.2
REMINDERS:  Clean out your Take Home Folders - keep inside only what you need for class!

Thursday, January 24, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school tomorrow.
MATH:  4th:  Return signed Unit 5 Test to school.
                       Journal pages 141, 142-143 / Studylink page 123
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 209, 210, 211 / Studylink page 145
                       5R:  Journal pages 210, 211 / Studylink 7.1
SPELLING:  Show parents your test / some need to turn in missed words rewritten 5X plus one sentence.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school!
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 137, 138-139, 140 / Finish SL page 121
               5th:  None tonight (pretest taken today)

Tuesday, January 22, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight!
MATH:  All groups had unit tests today - no homework tonight!  Practice facts!
SPELLING:  Final spelling test tomorrow!

Friday, January 18, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes each day of this 3 day weekend!
MATH:  All math groups, 4th and 5th, have final unit tests on Tuesday morning!
SPELLING:  Continue to practice spelling words - final test on Wednesday.
REMINDERS: NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY.

Thursday, January 17, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th:  Some students have math to catch up on - due tomorrow.
                       More review work will take place in class tomorrow.
                       Unit 5 Test will be on Tuesday, January 22.
               5th:  5G and 5R:  Journal page 204 / Unit test will be on Tuesday.
SPELLING:  Continue to practice spelling words - final test next Wednesday!
REMINDERS:  Try more HAIKU tonight - last night before submitting poems
                          for Dane County Contest.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013:
READ  for 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th:  Unit 5 Review Sheets, plus 6 multip. problems.
               5th:  5G:  Journal pages 201, 202, 203 / Studylink 6.10
                       5R:  Journal pages 200, 201, 202, 203 / Studylink 6.10
SPELLING:  Rewrite missed spelling words from today's practice test.
                      Keep practicing words!
REMINDERS:  Try more HAIKU tonight!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 132 (top), 135, 136
               5th:  5G:  Journal page 199 / double sided sheet
                       5R:  Journal page 194 / double sided sheet
SPELLING:  Keep practicing!  Final spelling test later this week!
REMINDERS:  Tomorrow (Wed) our class will go snowshoeing in gym.  Bring all snow clothing - boots, snowpants, hats, gloves)

Monday, January 14, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight.
MATH:   4th:  Journal pages 131, 133, 135, (if time, 136)
                5th:  5G:  Journal pages 190, 193
                        5R:  Journal page 193 / Studylink 6.8
SPELLING:  Keep practicing!  Final spelling test later this week!

Friday, January 11, 2013: 
READ for 30 minutes each day this weekend.  Bring book to school on Monday.
MATH:  4th:  One multiplication sheet
              5th:  5G:  Journal pages 183, 184, 185, 186 / Studylink 6.5
              5th:  5R:  Journal page 186 / back of worksheet

Thursday, January 10, 2013:
READ for 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school tomorrow.
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 126, 127, 129 / Studylink page 109
              5th:  5G:  Journal page 181,  Fraction Worksheet
                      5R:  Journal page 181 / Studylink page 129 / Worksheet
REMINDERS:  January Book Orders due tomorrow!

Wednesday, January 9, 2013:
READ 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school tomorrow!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 124 / Studylink page 107
              5th:  5G:  Journal pages 178, 179 / Studylink page 127
                      5R:  Journal pages 176, 177, 178 / Studylink 6.4
REMINDERS:   January Book Orders due January 11th.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013:
READ 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school tomorrow.
MATH:   4th:  Journal pages 121, 122, 123, 125 / Studylink page 105 (traditional method)
               5th:  5G:  Journal page 175 / Studylink 6.3
                       5R:  Journal page 175 / worksheet reasons
REMINDERS:  Book Orders due January 11th.

Monday, January 7, 2013:
READ 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school tomorrow.
MATH:   4th:  Journal page 118-119 / Studylink page 103
               5th:  5G:  Journal page 172 / Studylink 6.2
                       5R:  Journal page 172 / Studylink page 123 / Worksheet
REMINDERS:  Book Orders are due January 11th.

Friday, January 4, 2013:
READ 30 minute each night - bring book back to school on Monday!
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 115, 117 / Studylink page 101
              5th:  5G:  Journal page 166, 167 / Studylink page 6.1
                      5R:  Journal page 165, 166, 167

Thursday, January 3, 2013:
READ 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school tomorrow.
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 112-113, 116
              5th:  ALL - no homework (test was today).  New groups tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013:
READ 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school tomorrow.
MATH:   4th:  Journal pages 109, 111 / Studylink page 99
               5th:  Both groups:  Review for Unit Test tomorrow!
SPELLING:  Any missed words from the Christmas Word Final Test: 
                     (due tomorrow at 8:30 am)  Write each missed word 5x plus one sentence.

(SNOW DAY ON FRIDAY)

(SNOW DAY ON THURSDAY)
Wednesday, December 19, 2012:
MATH:  4th:   Return some remaining signed Unit 4 tests
                      Journal page 110 / Studylink page 97
              5W:  Journal page 159 / Studylink page 113
              5R:   Journal pages 157, 158, 159, 162 / Studylink 5.11, 5.12
READ every chance you can find!!!!

Tuesday, December 18, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Return signed Unit 4 test / Journal pages 106, 107, 108 / Studylink 95
              5W:  Journal pages 154, 156 / Studylink page 111
              5R:  Journal pages 153, 154, 155, 156 / Studylink page 110
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school.

Monday, December 17, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  None tonight!
              5W:  Journal page 152 / Studylink 5.9
              5R:   Journal page 152 / Studylink 5.9
SPELLING:  Final Holiday Spelling Test tomorrow!
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school!

Friday, December 14, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 4 Test will be given on Monday.
              5W:  Journal pages 148, 149 / Studylink page 107
              5R:  Journal pages 147, 148, 149 / Studylink 5.8
SPELLING:  Final Spelling Test on Holiday Words will be given on Tuesday.
READING:  Read 30 minutes each night - bring book back to school.

Thursday, December 13, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Yellow Sheet / Unit 4 Review / Test Monday
              5W:  Journal pages 145, 146 / Studylink page 105
              5R:  Journal pages 145, 146 / Studylink 5.7
SPELLING:  Christmas Spelling Story due tomorrow at 8:30.
                     Final Test next Tuesday.
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 105 / Studylink page 89 / Try to finish Review Sheet
              5W:  Journal pages 142, 143, 144 / Studylink 5.6
              5R:  Journal pages 143, 144 / back cover of journal 1, 2, 4, 5, 10
SPELLING:  Due tomorrow 8:30 - Words written 4X
                     Due Friday 8:30 - Spelling Story on green sheet
                     Final Test next Tuesday.
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Finish any items from yellow sheets
                     Journal pages 102-103 / Studylink pages 85, 87
              5W:  Journal pages 139, 140 / Studylink page 5.5
              5R:  Journal pages 137, 138, 139, 140, 141
SPELLING:   See below for assignments due on Thursday and Friday mornings
                      Final Test will be next week on Tuesday.
READING:   Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school.  Library Class tomorrow.
OTHER:  You can wear Packer shirts tomorrow in honor of Aaron Rodgers Day - 12/12/12!

Monday, December 10, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Two yellow practice sheets due tomorrow.
              5th:  See Friday below (spelling bee today)
SPELLING:  See last spelling test in take home folder.
                     New list given today - Christmas words!
                     Due Thursday morning:  words written 4X
                     Due Friday morning:  spelling story on green sheet
READING:   Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school.
OTHER:  Clean out Take Home Folder - only keep in what is needed!

Friday, December 7, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 100, 104
              5W:  Journal pages 135, 136 / Studylink pages 97, 99
              5R:  Journal pages 134, 135, 136 / Studylink 5.4
READING:  Read  30 minutes each day.  Bring book on Monday.
OTHER:  WM Spelling Bee is Monday at 8:30 am in multipurpose room.

Thursday, December 6, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 97 / Studylink pages 81, 83
              5W:  Journal pages 130, 131
              5R:  Journal pages 129, 130, 131, 132, 133 / Studylink 5.3
READING:   Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school each day.
SPELLING:   Spelling Test tomorrow.
OTHER:   Friday is Crazy Hair Day!  2:00 Karate Class in Room 117.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 93, 94, 95
              5W:  Journal pages 122, 123 / Studylink page 95
              5R:  Journal pages 124, 125, 126, 127, 128
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!  Bring book back to school each day!
SPELLING:  Practice test tomorrow.  21 Sentences due 8:30 tomorrow.
                     Final test on Friday.
OTHER:  Friday is CRAZY HAIR DAY!  (in celebration of great achievement in earning "Pride Paws")
                Friday - 2:00 Karate Class in our room with Mike Welch, owner of Infinity Martial Arts.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 88, 91, 92
              5W:  Journal page 122, 123 / Studylink page 93
              5R:  Journal page 121, 122, 123 / Do solution for Try This - pg. 121B
READING:   Read for 30 minutes - bring book back to school tomorrow!
SPELLING:   See assignment due dates and test date below.
OTHER:  Winter Tea tomorrow - 12:05 / (pizza lunch at 11:00 in classroom)
                Friday 2:00 Karate Lesson!

Monday, December 3, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 87, 89 / Studylink pages 77, 79
              5W:  None
              5G:  Journal page 120
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school tomorrow!
SPELLING:  Spelling Test is on Friday!
                     Words 4X are due Wednesday, 8:30 am.
                     Spelling Sentences/Story is due Thursday, 8:30 pm.
OTHER:  Winter Tea is Wednesday (12:05 to 12:30)
                Friday 2:00 Karate Lesson!

Friday, November 30, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Decimal Puzzle sheet - give it your best attempt for Monday!
              5th:  None!
READING:  Read 30 minutes each day!!
SPELLING:  See below for assignments due next week!
OTHER:  December Book Orders are due Monday, December 3rd.

Thursday, November 29, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 82, 83 (bottom) / Studylink page 75
              5th:  (All):  Unit 4 math test tomorrow - finish unit review
SPELLING:  See assignments for new 20 word list below.
OTHER:  Tomorrow is the LAST day to bring in Box Tops for the Contest!
                December Scholastic Book Orders due Monday, December 3rd.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 84, 86
              5th:  5W:  Journal pages 115, 117 / Studylink page 87
                      5G:  Journal pages 115, 117
SPELLING:  Test given today - will be returned tomorrow.
                     New list given today - test will be December 7.
                     New assignment:  Write words 4X on loose leaf - turn in anytime!
                                                 In Thoughtful Logs, write each word in a sentence/story-
                                                      due December 6.
OTHER:  Two more days for Box Tops!
                December Scholastic Book Orders due Monday, December 3rd.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 80, 81 / Studylink page 73
              5th:  5W:  Journal page 112 / Studylink page 85
                      5G:  Journal pages 111, 112, 113, 114 / Studylink page 4.6
SPELLING:  Test tomorrow!
OTHER:   Last week to collect Box Tops!
                December book orders are due Monday, December 3rd.

Monday, November 26, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 79 / Studylink page 71
              5th:  5W:  Journal page 109 / division problems
                      5G:  Journal pages 109, 110 / Studylink page 4.5
SPELLING:  The final test for our Thanksgiving word list is WEDNESDAY.
OTHER:  LAST week for Box Tops Contest!
               November Scholastic books coming home tomorrow. 
               December book order forms coming home today - final day to order is Dec. 3rd.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Due Monday:  Any unfinished pink or yellow math practice sheets
              5th:  None
OTHER:  Next week is the last week for our Box Tops Contest!
                Happy Thanksgiving!!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Pink and Yellow math facts sheets - TRY to get them done by tomorrow morning -
                      BUT if you can't get it done, you do have until Monday!  :)
              5th:   5W: Worksheet Test 2 top one-half - Test 1 if not finished
                      5G:  Division worksheet / Journal page 110
SPELLING:  Two assignments due Wednesday morning:
                      Words rewritten 7x / Spelling Sentences/Story in Thoughtful Log
OTHER:  Box Tops - one more week in the contest!
               CRT Day tomorrow!

Monday, November 19, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Return signed Unit 3 tests!
                     Pink Division Sheets due Wed. at 8:30am.
              5th:  5W:  Journal pages 107 (#10 only), 108
                      5G:  Journal pages 106, 107, 108, l09 / Studylink 4.4
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:  Due by Wed. at 8:30am:  Spelling Words written 7X
                                                            Spelling Sentences/Story in Th. Logs
OTHER:  Box Tops Contest will end on November 30!  We are no longer in the top 3!
                CRT Day on Wednesday - buses leave at 11:00 am.

Thursday, November 15, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Practice all your math facts!
              5th:  5W:  Journal page 105  (p. 104 optional) / Studylink 4.3
                     5G:  Journal pages 104, 105 / Studylink 4.3
READING:   Read 30 minutes each day!
OTHER:  Box Tops, please!

Wednesday, November 14, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 3 test tomorrow - practice items similar to green review sheets.
              5th:  (both classes):  Journal pages 101, 102 / Studylink page 4.2
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:   Test tomorrow!
OTHER:  Box Tops, please!
               See some of you at conferences tomorrow night!  (others on 11/20!)

Tuesday, November 13, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Review Sheets for tomorrow / Unit 3 Test on Thursday
              5th:  5W:  Journal pages 99, 100
                      5G:   Journal pages 99, 100 / Studylink 4.1
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:  Practice words! Spelling Test Thursday!
OTHER:   Box Tops, please!
                Bring quarters for Hurricane Sandy relief fund.
                Some students need a supply of new pencils!!

Monday, November 12, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Studylink page 65 (Unit 3 final test on Thursday)
              5th:  5G:  Journal page 98
                      5R:  none
READING:   Read 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:   Practice those words!!  Test on Thursday!
OTHER:   Bring DIMES for Hurricane Sandy relief fund.
                 Box Tops, please!  (Our class is in 2ND place!)
                 I SPY Gallery (in lunchroom) open tonight for families (6:30 to 7:30)

Friday, November 9, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 75, 76, 77
              5th:  All:  NONE - Congrats on finishing Unit 3!
READING:   Read 30 minutes each day!
SPELLING:  Test on current list is Thursday - keep practicing!
OTHER:   Box Tops, please!
                Monday:  Pennies and Nickels for Hurricane Sandy victims

Thursday, November 8, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 71, 72 / Studylink page 63
              5th:  5G:  Test and Tessalations tomorrow!
                      5R:  Journal page 98 / Test tomorrow
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonigh - bring book back tomorrow!
SPELLING:  Due tomorrow:  Spelling words 8X / Spelling Sentences
OTHER:  Book orders due tomorrow!
                Box Tops, please!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 69 / Studylink page 61
              5th:  5G:  Journal pages 93, 97 / Studylink 3.10 / Tessalations due Friday
                     5 R:  Journal page 97 / Studylink page 69
READING:  Read 30 minutes - bring book to school!
SPELLING:  Due Friday:  On looseleaf, write words 8X
                                         In Thoughtful Logs, 11 spelling sentences or story
OTHER:  Box Tops, please!
               November Book Orders due Friday, 11/9
               Tomorrow is the Harvest Lunch - 4th grade:  11:00 in gym

Tuesday, November 6, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 70
              5th:  5G:  Journal pages 90, 91 (shapes by Friday)
                     5R:  Journal page 3.9 / Studylink 3.9 bottom
READING:   Read 30 minutes!
WRITING:  Collect list of 5 unique (not unique) things you notice at home.
OTHER:  Box Tops, please!
               November Book Orders will be due Friday, Nov. 9
               Thursday is the Harvest Lunch at 11:00

Monday, November 5, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 66, 67, 68 / Studylink page 59
              5th:  5G:  Studylink  3.8  /  Test Friday
                      5R:  none
READING:  Read 30 minutes
SPELLING:  New list today!  Due on Friday, 11/9:
                     Spelling Words 8X / Spelling Sentences/Story
OTHER:  Box Tops, please!  (2nd week:  101)
               November Book Orders will be due Friday, Nov. 9
               Thursday, Nov. 8 is the Harvest Lunch at 11:00.

Friday, November 2, 2012:
MATH:   4th:  Journal page 65 / Studylink page 57
               5th:  5G:  Journal page 84 / 5R:  Journal and Studylink 3.8
READING:   Read 30 minutes each night!
SPELLING:  Show your parents your spelling test from today!
OTHER:  Box Tops, please!
               November Book Orders will be due Friday, November 9th.
               Thursday, November 8th is the Harvest Lunch at 11:00.

Thursday, November 1, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 63 / Studylink page 55
              5th:  5G:  J81 / Studylink 3/7
                      5J:   J81
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
SPELLING:  Test TOMORROW!
OTHER:  Box Tops, please!
               Harvest Lunch with families - Thursday, November 8th
                                                            Call in reservaton - 11:00 in gym

Wednesday, October 31, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 62 / Studylink page 53
              5th:  5G:  Journal page 79 / Studylink page 61
                      5J:  Journal pages 75 and 79
                     (Both 5th grade classes:  worksheet)
READING:  Read at least 15 minutes to wind down at bedtime (?)
SPELLING:  Test on Friday!
OTHER:  Box Tops, please!
               Tomorrow:  Class Celebration Day (see Monday below for details)
               Harvest Lunch with families - Thursday, November 8th
                                                            Call in reservation - 11:00 in gym

Tuesday, October 30, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 60 / Studylink page 51
              5th:  (both classes!):  Journal page 74 / Studylink 3.5 / Worksheet
READING:  Read 30 minutes - bring book back to school tomorrow!
SPELLING:  Keep practicing spooky words -- test is Friday!
OTHER:  Box Tops, please!  (Our first week yielded 429!!)
               Tomorrow:  2:00 Harvest Party
               Thursday - Class Celebration Day (see description below)
               Harvest Lunch with families - Thursday, November 8th
                                                            4th Grade Lunchtime:  11:00 am

Monday, October 29, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 58, 59 / Studylink page 49
              5th:  Mr. Getz:  Journal 3.3 / Studylink 3/4
                     Mrs. Johnston:  Journal pages 69, 70, 71
READING:   Read 30 minutes - remember to post two sticky notes for character connections
SPELLING:  Keep practicing your spooky words - take a practice test at home.
                     Tomorrow we will decide the date of our test.
OTHER:  Box Tops, please!!
               Wednesday - 2:00 pm - Harvest Party
               Thursday - Class Celebration Day - Lots of reading, cozy clothes, blanket, no need
                                 to bring in any lunches that day!

Tuesday, October 23, 2012:
MATH:  No classes all week (WKCE) -- see homework given on Friday below.
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight -- bring book back to school tomorrow.
                    Be prepared to have enough books to read over the long weekend!
SPELLING:  Two assignments due on Monday - see below!!
OTHER:  Box Tops!!
               Tomorrow is Wear A Numbered Shirt Day!
               Tomorrow is CRT Day - buses come at 11:00 am.
               No school on Thursday and Friday.

Monday, October 22, 2012:
MATH:  No classes all week (WKCE) -- see homework given on Friday below.
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school tomorrow.
SPELLING:  NEW list today!!  Two assignments due next Monday:
                    1)  Rewrite each word 7X on loose leaf sheet.
                    2)  Write a descriptive sentence for each word in Thoughtful Log.
OTHER:  Box Tops!!!
               Tomorrow is Wear PJ's day (or other lounging type clothing)
               More WKCE test sessions tomorrow - get good sleep and breakfast!
REMINDER:  Wednesday is CRT Day - buses come at 11:00am.
                       No school on Thursday and Friday.

Friday, October 19, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 56 / Studylink page 47
              5th:  Optional packet
***  NO math classes next week due to WKCE testing
READING:   Read 30 minutes each day - bring book back to school.
OTHER:  BOX TOPS, please!!  :)
               Last day to bring in Retake Picture Envelopes.
**Get good rest and eat a good breakfast Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday!!
**MONDAY IS "WEAR YOUR SHIRT BACKWARDS" DAY
    for "Turn your back on disrespect" character education week.

Thursday, October 18, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 57 / Bring back signed Unit 2 tests
              5th:  5G:  Journal page 66 / Studylink 3.3
                      5J:  Journal pages 66, 67
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school tomorrow
OTHER:  Any more lunch orders for 10/24?    
                Any more picture envelopes?
                BOX TOPS!
SPECIAL DAYS NEXT WEEK:  National 'Character Counts' Week!
Monday:  "Turn Your Back on Disrespect" (Wear your shirt backwards)
                "Follow Your Dreams Through Good Character" (PJ Day)
                "Count On Character" (Wear number shirt/jersey)

Wednesday, October 17, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 53, 54, 55 / Studylink page 45
                     Return signed Unit 2 test
              5th:  5G: Journal pages 64, 65 / Studylink page 53
                     5J:  Journal pages 62, 63, 64, 65
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school
SPELLING:  Show parents your spelling test (keep at home)
                     Rewrite missed words 10X by tomorrow at 8:30
OTHER:  BOX TOPS!!  Lunch slips for Wed. CRT Day?

Tuesday, October 16, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Practice multiplication facts / Unit 3 begins tomorrow
              5th:  Mr. Getz:  Journal pages 60, 61 / Studylink page 51
                     Mrs. Johnston:  Journal pages 60, 61
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school
SPELLING:  Spelling Test tomorrow!
WRITING:  Finish "Prairie Paper" tonight.
OTHER:   Bring in BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION!

Monday, October 15, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 2 Test tomorrow.
              5th:  Practice subtraction facts!
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!  Remember your book for school tomorrow.
SPELLING:  Final Spelling Test for current list is on Wednesday.  Practice words!!
OTHER:   WM is starting a new contest to collect BOX TOPS until November 30.
                 Start 'scrounging' !!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, October 10, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  One subtraction sheet (2 sides) due tomorrow
              5th:  Journal and Studylink pages 2.10 / Test Friday
READING:   Read 30 minutes tonight!
                     Book Orders due Monday, October 15
SPELLING:  See below on Tuesday - - two assignments due Friday.
              
Tuesday, October 9, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 51, 52 / Two subtraction sheets - all due tomorrow
              5th:  Journal pages 54, 55, 56 / Test on Friday
              (ALL:  Practice multiplication facts for tomorrow!)
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
                    Book Orders due next Monday, October 15
SPELLING:  List given Monday.  Two assignments due Friday:
                     Write each word 6X on loose leaf paper.
                     Write a sentence for each word in Thoughtful Log Journals.

Monday, October 8, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 49, 50 / Studylink pages 39, 40 (Skip ballpark estimating)
              5th:  Journal pages 50, 51, 52, 53 / Studylink page 41 / test Friday
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
                    Book Orders due next Monday, October 15
OTHER:  Community Service Sheets due tomorrow

Friday, October 5, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 45 / Studylink page 37
              5th:  No new pages - finish any previous pages that need work
READING:  Read 30 minutes each night!  Books back to school on Monday.
                    October Scholastic Book Forms sent home today.  Orders due by Oct. 15.
OTHER:  Community Service applications due by next Tuesday.

Thursday, October 4, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 42, 43,44 / Studylink pages 35.36 / 2 sheets, both sides
                     (Do not include answers for 'ballpark estimate' -for future lessson)
              5th:  Journal page 49 / Studylink 2.7 / Return signed math tests
              ALL:  Practice basic facts!!!!!!!
READING:   Read 30 minutes tonight!  Bring book to school!
OTHER:   Friday is last day to turn in 'new student mentor' application
                Next Tuesday is the last day to turn in community service club application
  
Wednesday, October 3, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 41 / Studylink 33  (We still need 3 math tests back!)
              5th:  Journal page 45, 46
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
OTHER:  Great day at the World Dairy Expo today!  It was so much fun!!!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 39 / Studylink page 31
              5th:  Journal pages 40, 41, 42
              (Both classes: Turn in any signed math tests)
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
OTHER:  We board buses for the World Dairy Expo at 10:50 tomorrow (returning by 2:30).
                We eat lunch at 10:30 - bring sack lunch to eat in room (or the ordered lunch from school).
                Parent chaperones come to classrooms between 10:30 and 10:50.

Monday, October 1, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal page 37 / Studylink page 29
              5th:  Journal pages 37, 38, 39
              Practice Subtraction Facts!
              Return signed Unit 1 tests.
READING:   Read 30 minutes - books back to school!
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Agribusiness books:  Page 13
OTHER:  Wear tie dye t-shirts for field trip on Wed.

Friday, September 28, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 33, 34, 35 / Studylinks page 27
              5th:  Journal pages 35, 36  / Studylink page 31
              Please return signed Unit 1 math tests - thank you!
READING:  Read 30 minutes each day!  Books back to school on Monday.
OTHER:  Remember World Dairy Expo next Wednesday!   We will all wear our tie dye t-shirts that day!
               Any remaining picture envelopes to come back??

Thursday, September 27, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 30, 31 / Studylink page 25
              5th:  Journal pages 32, 33, 34
READING:   Read 30 minutes tonight!
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Agribusiness booklet:  pages 4 and 6
OTHER:  Tomorrow from 6 to 8 pm:  Back To School Dance

Wednesday, September 26, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Beginning Unit 2!  Journal pages 28, 29 / Studylink page 23
              5th:  Math Boxes 2.1 / Studylink 2.1, items 1 and 2
READING:  Read 30 minutes - bring book back to school
                    (Individual Reading Conferences tomorrow)
OTHER:  Friday is the Back To School Dance from 6 to 8:00 PM

Tuesday, September 25, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Practice multiplication facts for tomorrow.
              5th:  Practice multiplication facts for tomorrow.
READING:  Read 30 minutes - bring book back to school!
OTHER:  Picture envelopes can come to school or order online.

Monday, September 24, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Unit 1 test tomorrow.  Practice subtraction facts for tomorrow.
              5th:  Practice subtraction facts for tomorrow.
READING:  Read 30 minutes - bring book back to school!
OTHER:  Still need a couple trip permission slips!
               Picture envelopes can come to school or order online.

Friday, September 21, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Finish review pages for check together on Monday.
                     Unit 1 Test on Tuesday.
              5th:  Unit 2 Test on Monday.
READING:   Read 30 minutes each day.  Bring book back to school.
OTHER:   World Dairy Expo permission slip and $1 due on Monday

Thursday, September 20, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 25, 27 / Studylink page 17
              5th:  Journal lesson 1.9 page - Friday is Review Day
                                                          - Monday is Test Day
READING:   Read 30 minutes tonight!
OTHER:  Picture Day tomorrow!
               Monday, the 24th:  Field Trip Slips/$1 due
               Remember to follow tie dye T-shirt directions

Wednesday, September 19, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 17, 18, 19, 20 / Studylink pages 13, 15
              5th:  Journal lesson 1.8 (Review day Friday, Test day Monday)
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
OTHER:  Share amazing cow facts with parents.
               Picture Day Friday this week.
               Monday, the 24th:  Field Trip Slips/$1 due

Tuesday, September 18, 2012:
MATH:  4th:  Journal pages 14, 15, 16 / Studylink pages 11, 13
              5th:  Journal lessons 1.6, 1.7
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
OTHER:  Picture Day Friday, the 21st
               Field Trip Permission Slip/$1.00 due Sept. 24

Monday, September 17, 2012:
MATH:  (4th grade):  Journal page 13 / Studylink page 11
              (5th grade):  "Arrays" sheet
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
OTHER:  Picture Day Friday, the 21st!
                Field Trip Permission Slip/$1.00 due Sept. 24

Friday, September 14, 2012:
MATH:  (4th grade):  No new pages - we reviewed lessons 1-1 through 1-4 today.
              **Next week we will begin posting the 5th grade math homework as well!
READING:  Read 30 minutes each day - at least!  :)
OTHER:  Scholastic Book Orders due by Monday, the 17th
               Any Dance Team permission slips?

Yikes, I just realized I forgot to start this!!!  So sorry!
Thursday, September 13, 2012:
MATH:  (4th grade):  Journal pages 9, 10, 11 / Studylink page 9
READING:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
OTHER:  Book Orders due 9/17


Stay tuned... Homework Posts will begin with Monday, Sept. 10, 2012!!


Monday, June 4, 2012:
MATH:  Journal page 318
OTHER:  Some library books still due!
                Last meeting of the Girls' Book Club meets Wednesday.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012:
MATH:  Six students still need to turn in signed Unit 11 Test.
              Journal pages 315, 316top / Studylink page 255top
LITERACY:  Return all library books!!
                     Keep a good book close by at all times!
OTHER:  Two more BOX TOP collection days!
                FIELD TRIP TOMORROW:  Dress appropriately for weather.
                                                               Eat a good breakfast.
                                                               Bring completely disposable lunch.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012:
MATH:  Return signed Unit 11 Test.
              Journal pages 313, 314 / Studylink page 253
LITERACY:   Some students have library books that need to be returned asap!
                      Keep READING for fun!
OTHER:  Girls' Book Club meets for lunch tomorrow.
                Three more days to bring in BOX TOPS!!
                **Field Trip on Thursday - see reminders that came home today!

Friday, May 25, 2012:
MATH:  Return signed Unit 11 Test on Tuesday.
              Journal pages 310, 311
LITERACY:   Read, Read, Read on this 3 day weekend!
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Some students should continue working on
                                  State Report Poster.
OTHER:  All school library books need to be returned this next week.
               One final week for BOX TOPS collection --
               (we collected 75 this week - month's total:  245)

Thursday, May 24, 2012:
MATH:  We begin Unit 12 lessons tomorrow!
              (Unit 11 Test will be returned tomorrow to send home for signature)
LITERACY:  Spelling Test tomorrow morning!
                     Note from Mr. Powers:  All library books need to be returned asap!
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Complete poster for State Report.
                                  Presentations will begin next week!
OTHER:  One more week for BOX TOPS!  (Ends May 31st.)

       
Wednesday, May 23, 2012:
MATH:  Unit 11 Test tomorrow morning!
LITERACY:  Spelling Test Friday!
                     Read chapter book 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school tomorrow!
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Any work on the State Report that can be done at home?!?!
OTHER:   Box Tops!  Thank you!

Tuesday, May 22, 2012:
MATH:  Unit 11 Test on Thursday.
LITERACY:  Spelling Test on Friday.
                     Read 30 minutes - bring book to school.
OTHER:  Girls' Book Club on Wed. at Lunch.
                Box Tops!

Monday, May 21, 2012:
MATH:  Unit 11 test will be Thursday. 
              We are reviewing skills until then.  No pages.
LITERACY:  Spelling Test will be Friday.
                      Read in chapter book 30 minutes - bring to school!
OTHER:  Box Tops!
               Girls' Book Club on Wed.

Friday, May 18, 2012:
MATH:  Unit 11 Review Pages
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes each day - bring book to school.
                     Practice Spelling List words - test date decided on Monday.
OTHER:  Box Tops!  (only 20 this past week :(  )
               Secret $1 - collecting until May 25th.

Thursday, May 17, 2012:
MATH:  Two practice sheets due tomorrow.
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes - bring chapter book to school.
                     Three spelling assignments (see below) due Friday morning.
OTHER:  Box Tops!
               Secret $1 - collecting until May 25th.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012:
MATH:  Studylink page 245, bottom
              Journal pages 305 bottom, 306
              Positive/Negative Integers Worksheet
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes and bring book to school.
                      Three spelling assignments due Friday - see below.
OTHER:  May 31st Field Trip $5 - due by Friday.
               Secret Surprise $1 gift
               Box Tops!

Tuesday, May 15, 2012:
MATH:  Studylink page 243 / Journal pages 304, 307, 308
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school.
                     Spelling due Friday, 8:30 am: 
                       --Sentences/Story
                       --Write words 5X
                       --Crossword Puzzle
OTHER:  May 31st Field Trip ($5 for Little Norway)
                Box Tops!
                                       
Monday, May 14, 2012:
MATH:  Studylink page 241 / Journal pages 298, 299, 300-301, 302
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes tonight.  Bring book to school.
OTHER:  May Box Tops
               May 31st Field Trip money due (chaperones, too!)
               First Girls' Book Club meeting tomorrow.

Friday, May 11, 2012:
MATH:  Journal page 297
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes each day!
OTHER:  May Box Tops!  (We collected 120 this week!)
               May 31st Field Trip Money due.

Thursday, May 10, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 293, 294-5, 296 / Studylink page 237
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes tonight.
OTHER:  May Box Tops!
               Field Trip Money ($5/student, $21/adult chaperone)

Wednesday, May 9, 2012:
MATH:  Journal page 292 / SL page 235
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes today - bring book to school.
OTHER:  May Box Tops!
               Field Trip ($5)

Tuesday, May 8, 2012:
MATH:  Return signed Unit 10 test.  Thank you!
              Journal pages 289, 290
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school!
OTHER:  May Box Tops!
                Field Trip Money for May 31st

Monday, May 7, 2012:
MATH:  Return signed Unit 10 test.  Thank you!
              Studylink page 233 / Journal pages 287, 288
LITERACY:  Rewrite missed spelling words from test 10X.
                     Read 30 minutes - bring book to school everyday.
OTHER:  May Box Tops!!
                May 31st Field Trip money

Friday, May 4, 2012:
MATH:  NO math homework over the weekend!
             Watch for Unit 10 test results to come home next week (sign and return).
LITERACY:  Read for 30 minutes each day of the weekend.
                     Bring book to school on Monday!
                     Watch for today's Spelling Test to come home on Monday.
OTHER:  Bring in May Box Tops (we gathered 30 for our first week).
               Book Orders are due Monday, May 7th (last one for 4th grade!).

Thursday, May 3, 2012:
MATH:  Unit 10 Test tomorrow.
LITERACY:  Spelling Test tomorrow.
                      Read 30 minutes - bring book to school tomorrow.
OTHER:  May Book Orders due Monday, May 7.
                Box Tops all month!

Wednesday, May 2, 2012:
MATH:  Unit 10 Review pages / Journal pages 283, 284, 285
              Unit 10 Test on Friday.
LITERACY:  Spelling Test is Friday!
                      Read 30 minutes tonight.
OTHER:  Box Tops for May!!
                Book Orders due Monday, May 7.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012:
MATH:  Studylink page 227 / Journal pages 281, 282, 283, 284, 285
LITERACY:  Spelling Test is Friday!
                     Read 30 minutes tonight.
OTHER:  Box Tops!!!!!
               Book Orders due Monday, May 7.

Monday, April 30, 2012:
MATH:  Add Studylink 225 to the list below on Friday .
              (MAP testing in computer lab today instead of math class.)
LITERACY:  Spelling Test will be on FRIDAY this week.
                      Read at least 30 minutes tonight.
OTHER:  Box Tops will be collected during the month of May!
               May Book Order (last one!) will be due next Monday, May 7.

Friday, April 27, 2012:
MATH:  Journal 280B, 281, 282 / Two extra sheets (311-314)
LITERACY:  Read at least 30 minutes each day.  Bring book on Monday!
OTHER:  Monday is the due date for ordering the Yearbook.
**Check out:   go.madison.com/hawkcam  

Thursday, April 26, 2012:
MATH:  Finish Journal 280 / Studylink 223
              Do Journal 280A and 280B
LITERACY:  Two spelling assignments (see below) due 8:30 Friday morning.
                     Read 30 minutes tonight in chapter book - bring to school Friday.
OTHER:  Yearbook orders due Monday, April 30.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012:
MATH:  Finish Journal 277A,B and Studylink 221.
              Also do Journal 280 and Studylink 223.
LITERACY:  Read tonight - bring book to school tomorrow!
                     Two spelling assignments are due 8:30 Friday morning.
OTHER:  Monday, April 30, is the deadline for ordering Yearbook.
               (More forms/envelopes in office if needed.)

Tuesday, April 24, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 277, 278
              Return signed Unit 9 Tests
LITERACY:  Spelling Assignments due Friday (see below)
                      Read chapter book 30 minutes tonight - bring book to class tomorrow
OTHER:  Yearbook order form due by April 30.

Monday, April 23. 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 275, 275B / Return signed Unit 9 tests
LITERACY:  Spelling Assignments due Friday:  Spelling Sentences/Story in Writing Journal
                                                                         Write words 5X on loose leaf/Crossword Puzzle
                      Read chapter book 30 minutes tonight - bring book to class tomorrow
OTHER:  Yearbook order form due by April 30.

Friday, April 20, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 275, 275B
              Return signed Unit 9 Tests/
LITERACY:  Read chapter book 30 minutes each day - bring back to school on Monday.
OTHER:  Yearbook order form (envelope and check)

Thursday, April 19, 2012:
MATH:  A rare night off!  No homework (except practice basic facts).
LITERACY:  Read chapter book tonight - bring it to school tomorrow.
OTHER:  Yearbook order form (envelope and check)

Wednesday, April 18, 2012:
MATH:  Unit 9 Test tomorrow.  (Review and practice white and pink review sheets to prepare.)
LITERACY:  Read chapter book tonight  -  bring it to school tomorrow!
OTHER:  Yearbook order form (envelope and check)

Tuesday, April 17, 2012:
MATH:  Pink Review Sheets due Wed.  /  Unit 9 Test will be Thursday morning.
LITERACY:  Keep reading!!  Bring book to school EVERY day!
OTHER:  Yearbook order form (envelope and check).

Monday, April 16, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 267, 273 / Unit 9 Review sheets - do as much as you can by Tuesday morning.
              Unit 9 test scheduled for Thursday.
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school every day.

Friday, April 13, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 269, 272  /  Studylink page 209
LITERACY:   Read 30 minutes each day!  Bring book to school each day!

Thursday, April 12, 2012:
MATH:  Journal page 266 / Studylink pages 205, 207
LITERACY:  Read 30 minute tonight!
                     April Book Orders are due tomorrow!
OTHER:   Art Club sign-up - last day tomorrow!
                Talent Show sign-up - last day tomorrow!

Wednesday, April 11, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 263, 261
LITERACY:  Read your book tonight for at least 30 minutes.
                     April Book Orders due Friday
OTHER:  Art Club sign-up extended to Friday.
               Talent Show sign-up due Friday.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 263, 261
              (no math class tomorrow because of field trip)
LITERACY:   Read your book tonight for at least 30 minutes.
                      April Book Orders due Friday.
OTHER:  Art Club sign-up extended to Friday.
               Talent Show sign-up for auditions due Friday.

Monday, April 9, 2012:
MATH:  Studylink page 203 / Journal page 260A/B, 262
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes tonight.
                     April Book Orders due Friday, April 13
OTHER:  Optional:  Bring money for 3rd grade market visit tomorrow.
                Wear tie dye shirt tomorrow (assembly).

Thursday, April 5, 2012:
MATH:  Studylink 196, 201 / Journal 258, 260
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes each day at least, during the 3-day weekend.
OTHER:  Tuesday morning we visit the 3rd grade rooms to "shop" (charity benefit).
               Wednesday morning field trip to Overture Center (stage play).

Wednesday, April 4, 2012:
MATH:  Journal page 259 / Studylink page 199 / Equivalency Sheet
              Return signed Unit 8 tests
              Studylink page 196 due April 9th.
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes tonight.
                     Spelling Test tomorrow!

Tuesday, April 3, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 253, 254, 255 / Studylink page 197
              Studylink page 196 due April 9th.
              Return signed Unit 8 Math Test.
              Need simple calculator for class tomorrow.
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes tonight and bring book to school tomorrow.
                     Spelling Test on Thursday.

Monday, April 2, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 251, 254 / Studylink page 195
              Studylink page 196 (survey) due April 9th.
              Please sign and return Unit 8 Tests.
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes each day!
                     Spelling Test will be on Thursday, April 5th.

Thursday and Friday, March 22 and 23, 2012:
MATH:  Unit 8 Test on Friday morning.  Unit 9 lessons begin on Monday, April 2.
LITERACY:  Spelling homework practice due Friday morning.  Unit Test will be announced the week following Spring Break. 
OTHER:  All students should have at least two books which they are planning to read over break.  We will share these tomorrow (Friday).
Enjoy the time off next week!!

Monday, March 19, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 237, 238, 239
LITERACY:  Bring own book to school every day this week!
                     New Spelling List:  Sentences/Story due in writing journal by Thursday am.
                                                   Words 6X/Crossword due by Friday am.
                     Some students have overdue library books!!
OTHER:  Mrs. Johnston will be our guest teacher on Tuesday.
               Mrs. Andler will be our guest teacher on Wednesday.

Friday, March 16, 2012:
MATH:  Make sure Studylink pages 181, 183 are complete.
              Return signed Unit 7 Tests.
LITERACY:  Read everyday this weekend AND bring book to school on Monday!!
OTHER:   www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles

Thursday, March 15, 2012:
MATH:  Go as far as you can:  Studylink 181, 183 / Journal 228, 229, 232, 233, 234, 235
              Return signed Unit 7 tests.
LITERACY:  Rewrite missed spelling words 5X for Friday.
                     Read at least 20 minutes - bring book to school!
OTHER:  Return signed report card envelopes.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 226, 226A, 226B / Studylink page 177, bottom (optional)
              Return signed Unit 7 Test.
LITERACY:  Spelling Test tomorrow morning!
                     Read at least 20 minutes - bring book to school each day!

Tuesday, March 13, 2012:
MATH:  Blue Division Sheet - due tomorrow.
              Journal page 223 / Studylink 175
LITERACY:  Spelling Test on Thursday morning.
                     Read at least 20 minutes tonight - BRING BOOK TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY!
OTHER:  To watch a nesting pair of eagles:  www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles  (very cool)

Monday, March 12, 2012:
MATH:  Measure your kitchen "work triangle" - bring dimensions back to school tomorrow.
              Blue Division Sheet - due WED.
LITERACY:  Practice Spelling Words - test on THURSDAY morning.
OTHER:  See you at the music program tonight!  Sing and dance with all your heart!

Friday, March 9, 2012:
MATH:  Unit 7 Test on Monday.
LITERACY:  Spelling Words written 5X (or Crossword) due by 8:30 Monday.
                     Read 30 minutes each day.
OTHER:  1:00 to 3:00 pm on Sunday (optional):  Hike in the Arboretum with naturalists to study effigy     
                mounds.
                Monday Night (6:30pm):  West Middleton Choral Concert at the MHS PAC.
                                                        Wear jeans, tie dye shirt, tennis shoes.

Thursday, March 8, 2012:
MATH:  Make sure all pages listed Wednesday have been attempted.
              Finish Practice Packet.
              Eat a light breakfast -  We will share Fractional Pizza Parts in Math class Friday!!!
              Unit 7 Test will be given on Monday.
LITERACY:  Spelling:  Sentences or Story in Writing Journals due Friday, 8:30am.
                                    Words 5X or Crossword due Monday, 8:30am.
                     Read 30 minutes tonight.
                     March Book Orders are due tomorrow.
OTHER:  Monday night, March 12, we will all meet at the Middleton High School PAC for our choral concert.  Wear Jeans, WM Tie Dye T-shirts, tennis shoes.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012:
MATH:  Practice (Review) Packet:  Does NOT all have to be done by tomorrow (get a good start).
              Journal pages:  217D, 217F-#2,4, 218 / Studylink page 170A
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
\                    Spelling:  Sentences/Story in Writing Journal due Friday, 8:30am
                                   Words 5X or Crossword due Monday, 8:30am
OTHER:  March Book Orders due Friday.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 212, 216, 217 / Studylink page 165 (bottom)
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes tonight!
                     Spelling:  New list today!  Sentences/Story due by Friday, 8:30am
                                                             Words 5X OR Crossword due by Monday, 8:30am
OTHER:  Book Orders due by Friday, March 9th.

Monday, March 5, 2012:
MATH:  Journal page 210 / Studylink page 163
LITERACY:  Read at least 30 minutes tonight - bring book back to school each day.
                     March Book Order forms went home today - all orders are due by Friday, March 9

Thursday, March 1, 2012:
MATH:  Journal page 204 / Studylink page 159
LITERACY:  Read for 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school everyday.
                     Wear RED tomorrow!  Special Literacy Assembly at 1:30 tomorrow!
OTHER:  BOX TOPS - last day to collect!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, February 29, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 342-343 (only the 'equivalent fraction' column / 3-4 examples each)
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school every day!
OTHER:  TWO days remaining to bring in BOX TOPS!
\               Still need some conference sign-up sheets.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012:
MATH:  Recheck J200A, 200B / Do J201, 202 / Do Studylink 157
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes tonight / Bring book to school everyday
                     All building Teacher/Book Swap tomorrow at 2:10 (Read-Aloud Time)
OTHER:  Planet Teams Research
               Just THREE days left to bring in BOX TOPS!
               Still need some conference slips.

Monday, February 27, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 200A, 200B / Studylink page 155
LITERACY:  Read your book tonight for 30 minutes / bring it to school everyday
OTHER:  Wear WORDS tomorrow!
                Last week for collecting BOX TOPS!  (We are in 3rd place!)
                Planet Research
                We need a few more parent conference slips returned so I can finish the schedule.

Friday, February 24, 2012:
MATH:  Studylink pages 151, 153 / Journal pages 199, 200
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes each day of the weekend.
                     Bring your book to school each day (Monday morning has DEAR time!).
                     Rewrite missed spelling words 6X for Monday morning. 
OTHER:  Planets Research!
               Box Tops!  (Next week is our LAST week to collect for the contest!)
               Return Parent Conference Sign-Up Sheet.
               Next week is Literacy Week - each day has something special!

Thursday, February 23, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 195-196, 197 / Studylink page 151
              Return signed Unit 6 Tests.
LITERACY:  Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school everyday.
OTHER:  Planets Research!
               Box Tops!
               Return conference time preferences.
               Last day:  Jump Rope for Heart pledges.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012:
MATH:  Journal page 193 / Studylink page 149
              Please return signed Unit 6 Test.
LITERACY:  Spelling Test tomorrow!
                     Read 30 minutes tonight in your chapter book.
OTHER:  Box Tops, please!! 
               Sign up for parent conferences - return sheet with your time preferences.
               Literacy Week coming up - see list of events on sheet sent home today!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 190, 191 / Studylink page 147
              Please return signed Unit 6 Math Test.
LITERACY:  Spelling Test is on Thursday - practice words!
                     Read 30 minutes tonight - bring book to school tomorrow.
OTHER:  Box Tops!!!  (We are still in first place, but other classes are closing in FAST!)
       
Monday, February 20, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 187, 188 / Studylink page 145 / Blue Division Sheet
LITERACY:  Read your current chapter book for 20 to 30 minutes tonight and bring back to school tomorrow!  Spelling Test is on Thursday.
OTHER:  Box Tops!! 

Friday, February 17, 2012:
MATH:  We are taking a 'holiday' from math this weekend! 
              (Unit 7 starts Monday in NEW Journals.)
LITERACY:  Spelling Sentences in Writing Journal are due Monday morning.
                     Read lots every day and BRING YOUR BOOK TO SCHOOL!
OTHER:  Box Tops!  (We collected 40 this past week. Total so far:  470)
               WM Winter Carnival tomorrow from 2:00 to 4:30pm
               Research:  space.com

Thursday, February 16, 2012:
MATH:  Blue Division Worksheet page 137 - due Friday morning
              Unit 6 Math Test Friday
LITERACY:  Read your current chapter book!
                     Spelling Words 5X by Friday morning / Spelling Sentences/Story by Monday morning
OTHER:  Box Tops!
               space.com - check it out!
               West Middleton Carnival this Saturday afternoon 2:00 to 4:30 pm.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012:
MATH:  One new division worksheet / correct yesterday's 2-page worksheets
              Unit 6 Test on Friday!
LITERACY:  Read 20 to 30 minutes tonight!
                     New Spelling List!  Due Friday, 8:30am -- write each word 5X
                                                   Due Monday, 8:30am -- spelling sentences/story
OTHER:  Wear Tie Dye T-Shirt tomorrow (assembly at 8:40)
                BOX TOPS, please!  :)
                Jump Rope for Heart

Tuesday, February 14, 2012:
MATH:  Two blue division worksheets
LITERACY:  Read EXTRA time today in your favorite book!
OTHER:  Research origin/meanings of names around Wisconsin, space.com...
               Box Tops!!!!!!
               Jump Rope for Heart

Monday, February 13, 2012:
MATH:  Studylink page 137 / Journal pages 165, 168, 169, (164)
LITERACY:  Read 20 to 30 minutes tonight!
OTHER:  Research:  NASA /space.com
                Jump Rope for Heart
               Box Tops
**CRT Day tomorrow - Buses pull out for home at 11:00 am!
          
Friday, February 10, 2012:
MATH:  Studylink page 133 / Journal pages 157, 158
              Stapled Division Grid Sheets due completed on Monday
LITERACY:  Read 20 to 30 minutes each day this weekend.
                     Bring chapter books to school on Monday.
OTHER:  We have extended the Book Order deadline to Monday.
                Box Tops!  (only collected 20 this week!)
                Check out on internet (with permission):  space.com

Wednesday, February 8, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 155, 156
              Studylink pages 129, 131
              Keep progressing on doing division problems on stapled grid sheets.
LITERACY:  Read 20 to 30 minutes tonight.  Bring reading books into class every day!
OTHER:  February Book Orders due Friday.
               Box Tops!

Tuesday, February 7, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 154, 154A, 154B
              Second page of division problems (6 problems)
LITERACY:  Read 20 to 30 minutes tonight.  Bring reading books to class every day!
                     Rewrite missed spelling words from test 5X by tomorrow.
OTHER:  February Book Orders due Friday.
               Box Tops!

Monday, February 6, 2012:
MATH:  Studylink pages 125, 127
              Journal pages 160, 151
              Division Sheets (the first 6 problems)
LITERACY:  Read 20 to 30 minutes tonight / Bring reading books to class every day!
                     February Book Orders are due by Friday, February 10th.
                     No spelling list this week.
OTHER:  Box Tops!
               Research Opportunities!

Friday, February 3, 2012:
MATH:  Make sure Journal pages 146-147 are completed.
              Do Studylink page 125.
              Keep practicing long division!
              Some students still need to return signed Unit 5 tests.
LITERACY:  Read 20 to 30 minutes each day.
                     Spelling Test is Monday afternoon.
                     New February Book Orders will be due by Friday, Feb. 10.
GOLD STAR RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES!
**Box Tops**Box Tops**Box Tops**  (410 collected for Week 1 -- Thank you!)

Thursday, February 2, 2012:
MATH:  Do first two rows of blue long division sheet (find in Take Home Folder).  If you can do several more like these with a parent, PLEASE do!!  :)
              Bring back signed Unit 5 Tests.
LITERACY:  Due tomorrow at 8:30am:  Writing Journal with 11 spelling sentences (or story) AND
                                                               Spelling Words each written 6X  (Spelling Test given Monday.)
OTHER:  Collect Box Tops!
                Class List to help with possible Valentine cards came home today.
                Any volunteers to help with our classroom celebration on Feb. 13 at 2pm??

Wednesday, February 1, 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 146, 147
              Please show Unit 5 test to parents, get signature, and return to school.
              Try 2 or 3 long division problems with parents tonight (one digit divisor, two digit dividend).
LITERACY:  Keep reading!!
                      Two spelling assignments due Friday at 8:30:  Sentences/Story in writing journal
                                                                                           Write each word 6X on loose leaf sheet
OTHER:  Box Tops!

Tuesday, January 31. 2012:
MATH:  Journal pages 141, 142-3 / Studylink page 123 / PLEASE practice basic facts knowledge!
LITERACY:  Keep reading!!!
                     Two spelling assignments due Friday at 8:30:  Sentences/Story in writing journal
                                                                                          Write each word 6X on loose leaf sheet
                     Practice Wall Words!
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES:  (now we've added ideas for earth, moon, sun, planets, solar system...)
OTHER:   Box Tops - keep scrounging!  :)
                Any volunteers to help with classroom Valentine celebration on Feb. 13 at 2:00pm?

Monday, January 30, 2012:
MATH:  (Mrs. Hannam's class members all stay with her for Unit 6!)
              Journal pages 137, 138-9, 141 / Studylink page 121: #4 and #5
LITERACY:  Read 20 to 30 minutes tonight.
                     Spelling:  Both due Friday at 8:30am:  New words given today are due written into sentences (or a story) in writing journals AND rewrite each word 6X on loose leaf sheet.
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES!!
OTHER:  Box Tops are welcomed all the time/everyday/constantly/nonstop....... (for the month of Feb.)

Friday, January 27, 2012:
MATH:  No homework over weekend - except keep practicing all basic facts, and don't forget how to do multi-digit multiplication!
LITERACY:  Read your chapter book 20 to 30 minutes each day!
OTHER:  We are once again -for the month of February - collecting all the BOX TOPS we can scrounge!
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES:  Glacial landforms, highest mountains, deepest lakes, prefixes/suffixes, meanings of place names like Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, etc.

Thursday, January 26, 2012:
MATH:   Bertz:  Practice your facts!
               Hannam:  Unit 5 Math Test tomorrow - practice multi-digit multip. and rounding numbers.
               Zeitlin:  Unit 5 Math Test tomorrow.
LITERACY:  Read your book 20 to 30 minutes.
                     Rewrite missed spelling words from today's test 5 times - due Friday, 8:30am.
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012:
MATH:  Bertz:  Practice multiplication!
              Hannam:  Make sure Journal pages 132, 135, 136 are ready to check.
                             Practice multi-digit multiplication!
              Zeitlin:  Journal page 134A  / Studylink page 115
**Unit 5 Math Test is Thursday or Friday (depending on group)
LITERACY:  Spelling Test is Thursday afternoon!
                      Read 20 to 30 minutes tonight!
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES! 

Tuesday, January 24, 2012:
MATH:  Bertz:  Studylink pages 113, 115 / Multip. Sheet
              Hannam:  All past journal pages plus Journal pages 132, 136
              Zeitlin:  Journal page 133 / Studylink page 113
LITERACY:  Read 20 to 30 minutes tonight.
                     Spelling Test will be Thursday - PRACTICE YOUR WORDS!
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES!! 

Friday, January 20, 2012:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal page 125 / Studylink pages 111, 113, 115
              (apologies for not being able to include the other two groups on this report -    assignment  notebooks should have the information) All 4th graders should practice some extra multi-digit multiplication problems.
LITERACY:  Read, read, read this snowy weekend!  Practice spelling words (list should be in take-home folders)
OTHER:  See research opportunities listed below in "Thursday".

Thursday, January 19, 2012:
MATH:  Bertz:  Multip. Sheet / Journal pages 134A/B, 135
              Hannam:  Journal pages 128, 131, 133 / Studylink page 109
              Zeitlin:  Journal pages 127, 129
LITERACY:  Read chapter book 20 to 30 minutes.
                     Spelling Sentences/Story due tomorrow morning in Writing Journal
RESEARCH:  (optional)  Glaciers, Highest Mountains, Glacial Landform pictures,
                                        Deepest Lakes, Yosemite National Park
PRACTICE:  Wall Words, Math Basic Facts, Spelling List (test next week)

Wednesday, January 18, 2012:
MATH:  Bertz:  Journal page 133
              Hannam:  Journal pages 126, 127, 129 / Studylink page 109
              Zeitlin:  Journal pages 123, 124
LITERACY:  Read for 20 to 30 minutes - bring books back and forth from
                     school to home every day!
                     Spelling Sentences/Story due in writing journals by Friday morning
                     Practice the spelling words with someone else.
RESEARCH:  Glaciers, highest mountaintops, glacial landforms (pictures)

Tuesday, January 17, 2012:
MATH:  Bertz:  Journal page 131 / Studylink pages 109, 111
              Hannam:  Journal pages 124, 125 / Studylink page 107
              Zeitlin:  Practice multiplication facts!!!!!
LITERACY:  Read 20 to 30 minutes tonight!
                     New Spelling List given today:  Spelling Sentences (or Story) due in
                     Writing Journals by Friday morning.
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Research Glaciers, highest mountains, meanings of state names....
OTHER:  One more day to bring in Book Order forms.
                We are still collecting Box Tops.
                Do you need extra dry socks, etc.??

Friday, January 13, 2012:
MATH:  Bertz:  Journal pages 125-129 / Studylink pages 103, 105. 107
              Hannam:  Journal page 121 / Studylink page 105 / Practice traditional double digit multiplication
              Zeitlin:  Journal page 121 / Studylink page 103 / Worksheet
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Research glaciers/glacial landforms
LITERACY:  Read each day - 20 to 30 minutes!
                     Book orders due Tuesday, January 17th.
                     Practice Wall Words.
                     Write more HAIKU!
Reminder:  NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY!

Thursday, January 12, 2012:
MATH:   Bertz:  Journal pages 122, 123 / Studylink pages 103, 105, 107
               Hannam:  Journal page 121 / Studylink page 105 (*note:  all problems with double digit multiplication are optional - can try them out the traditional way OR wait till class on Tuesday!)
               Zeitlin:  Journal page 121 (skip box #3) / Studylink page 103
LITERACY:  Four past spelling tests are coming home today - look them over with parents.  They do not need to come back to school.  Read 20 to 30 minutes tonight - bring books to school for reading in class.
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Independent research on glaciers/glacial landforms/vocabulary - bring in to share with class.
OTHER:  Correction:  Book Orders will be due on Tuesday, January 17!  NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY!

Wednesday, January 11, 2012:
LITERACY:  20 to 30 minute reading time tonight.
                     Great results from yesterday's spelling test !!  Yay!
                     New spelling list coming Monday.
MATH:  Bertz:  Journal page 117, 121
              Hannam:  Journal pages 117, 118 / Studylink pages 101, 103
              Zeitlin:  Worksheet / Journal page 117
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Gold Star Researchers Opportunity:  terms and pictures for glacial landforms!
OTHER:  Book Orders due by Monday, January 16th.
               Geography Bee at 8:40 on Friday in multi-purpose room.         

Tuesday, January 10, 2012:
LITERACY:  Keep on reading!  (20 to 30 minutes tonight!)
MATH:  Bertz:  Journal pages 115, 116 / Studylink page 101
              Hannam:  Journal pages 115, 116
              Zeitlin:  Studylink page 101
OTHER:  Book orders due next Monday, 1/16
               Geography Bee on Friday morning, 8:40 am
               Donations of Kleenex /Wipes for classroom
               Box Tops??

Monday, January 9, 2012:
LITERACY:  Continue with your free reading book - at least 20 minutes tonight!
                      Keep an eye out for the 'next good book' !!
                      Spelling Test tomorrow!!  Practice!!
MATH:  See Friday below - we resume math group work tomorrow.
OTHER:  New book order forms went home today - orders due by
               next Monday, January 16.
               Needs:  Extra shoes/socks in backpack?
                           Donations of Kleenex/ Wipes for classroom?
                           Box Tops?
              Geography Bee on Friday, January 13, at 8:40 am.

Friday, January 6, 2012:
LITERACY:  Read at least 20 minutes each day this weekend!
                     Spelling Test will be given on Tuesday - practice words!
MATH:  Bertz:  Journal page 111 / Studylink page 99
              Hannam:  Journal pages 111, 113 / Studylink page 99
              Zeitlin:  Journal pages 112-113 / Studylink page 99
  **Note:  Math groups will not meet on Monday due to MAP testing schedule.
OTHER:  Extra shoes/socks in backpack?
               Box Tops are still being collected!
               Our classroom has run out of Kleenex and could use more Chlorox Wipes - thank you!! :)

Wednesday, January 4, 2012:
LITERACY:  Keep reading!!!  Keep looking for that next great book!
                     Spelling Sentences in Writing Journal due Friday morning. 
                     Practice words at home - do practice quizes.  Test next Monday!
MATH:  Bertz:  Studylink pages 95, 97 / Journal pages 106 - 107
              Hannam:  Journal page 108 / Studylink page 95
              Zeitlin:  Journal page 108
              **Return signed Unit 4 math tests as soon as possible.
OTHER:  Bring in extra shoes/socks.
               One more week to bring in any food donations for our Girl Scouts' project.
               We are still collecting BOX TOPS!
               No need to bring in cold lunch or order hot lunch on Friday!  (PTO Pizza Lunch for us!!)
(Special Note:  Mrs. Hannam will have a guest teacher on Thursday - Mrs. Andler - due to her attendance at a computer assessment training in the district.  See you on Friday!)

Tuesday, January 3, 2012:
MATH:  We took the Unit 5 pretest today.  Tomorrow we start with new groups and the first lesson.
LITERACY:  Read 20 to 30 minutes tonight in your free read book.
                     New Spelling List given today - by Friday AM, please write one sentence per word
                     in your writing journal.
SOCIAL STUDIES:  We have begun our Fantasy Island Map.  Work time provided in class.
OTHER:  Friday's lunch will be PIZZA in our classroom, provided by the WM PTO in honor of
               our winning number of Box Tops collected last month!  Milk and dessert will be included! 

Tuesday, December 20, 2011:
MATH:  No homework other than an optional sheet called "Goodie Bags"
              Tomorrow all groups will review the Unit 4 tests given today.
              Unit 5 Pretest to be given on Tuesday, January 3rd.
LITERACY:  All students should find an additional 1 to 2 books to read after finishing their current book over the holiday break.  READ - READ - READ - and enjoy!!

Friday, December 16, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Unit 4 Review pages
              Bertz:  Unit 4 Review pages
              Zeitlin:  practice those basic multiplication facts!
              **Unit 4 Math Test on Tuesday!**
LITERACY:  Keep reading every day / Be on the lookout for that next great book!

Thursday, December 15, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal pages 102-103, 104-105
              Bertz:  Journal page 100
              Zeitlin:  Journal page 102-103
LITERACY:  Spelling Test tomorrow!

Wednesday, December 14, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal page 100
              Bertz:  Journal page 95 / Finish pages 93, 97
              Zeitlin:  Journal page 100 / Studylink page 87
LITERACY:  Due Thursday morning:  11 Spelling Sentences
                                                            4 Reading Sentences
OTHER:  Some students have overdue library books!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal page 97 / Bank Balance Sheet
              Bertz:  Journal page 97
              Zeitlin:  Journal pages 96, 97 / Studylink page 85
LITERACY:  Read at least 20 minutes - bring book back and forth everyday!
                     Spelling Sentences due Thursday morning / Spelling Test on Friday

Monday, December 12, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Studylink 83 / Journal pages 96 (#2,3), 97
              Bertz:  Journal pages 89, 92
              Zeitlin:  Fix/finish Journal pages 79 - 95 / Do Studylink page 83
LITERACY:  Read your book at least 20 minutes / bring to school!
                     Practice new 'holiday' spelling list / Sentences due Thursday AM / Test Friday
OTHER:  Signed report card envelopes due back

Friday, December 9, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  see Thursday below - all due Monday for checking
              Bertz:  practice math facts!
              Zeitlin:  see Thursday below
LITERACY:  Read each day this weekend - make sure you bring your chapter book to school on Monday!
OTHER:  Sign report card envelope and return envelope and report card - thank you!

Thursday, December 8, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  All due on Monday:  Finish Journal page 91
                                                             Complete Journal pages 93, 94. 95
                                                             Complete Studylink page 83
              Bertz:  practice math facts!
              Zeitlin:  Journal pages 93, 95
LITERACY:  Read at least 20 minutes in current chapter book.
OTHER:  Food donation for MOM's until Dec. 21
               WM Spelling Bee Friday 8:40
               Wear Tie Dye T-shirts for Friday afternoon assembly!
               Practice 'pie throwing skills' :) (not!)

Wednesday, December 7, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal page 92 / (optional: Decimal Magic Squares)
              Bertz:  StudyLink page 79 / (optional:  Journal pages 84, 86)
              Zeitlin:  Journal pages 91, 92
LITERACY:  Read in your current chapter book for at least 20 minutes.
                     Bring your current chapter book to school everyday!
OTHER:  Food donations for MOM's till December 21.
               Friday:  8:40 WM Spelling Bee in multipurpose room
                           2:10 Assembly

Tuesday, December 6, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal pages 87,88,89 / Studylink page 79
              Bertz:  Practice those basic math facts!!
              Zeitlin:  Journal pages 88, 89 / Studylink page 79
LITERACY:  Read at least 20 minutes in your current chapter book.
                     Homonyms Spelling Test tomorrow!
                     Practice 3 Wall Words.
OTHER:  Extra pair of socks in your backpack?
               Food donation for MOM's - collecting until December 21st.
               Friday:  8:40 WM Spelling Bee / 2:10 Special Assembly

Monday, December 5, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal pages 86 (finish?), 85 / Studylink page 77
              Bertz:  Journal page 86
              Zeitlin:  Journal page 87 / Studylink pages 73, 77
LITERACY:  Homonyms Spelling Test on Wed. December 7
OTHER REMINDERS:  Bring extra pair of dry, clean socks to keep in backpack
EVENTS:   Wednesday is the Winter Tea (our time to meet is 12:35 to 1:00)
                   Friday is the Spelling Bee at 8:40 and the "pie" assembly at 2:10!

Friday, December 2, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Finish Studylink page 75 / Do Journal page 86
              Bertz:  Journal page 84
              Zeitlin:  Journal page 85, 86
LITERACY:  Everyone needs a chapter book for Monday
                     Homonyms Spelling test next week on Wednesday, 12/7
                     Practice Wall Words
                     Cozy in and READ this weekend!
OTHER:  Final Results for BOX TOP contest:  WE WON with 1,131 box tops collected!!!!!!!!
               Congratulations to all our persistently scrounging fourth graders in Room 117!  Woohoo!

Thursday, December 1, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal pages 83, 84 / Studylink page 75
              Bertz:  Practice basic facts!
              Zeitlin:  Journal pages 83, 84 / Studylink page 75
LITERACY:  Everyone needs a chapter book for Friday.
                      Homonyms Spelling Test next week on Wednesday, 12/7
                      Practice Wall Words
OTHER:  One last morning to bring in BOX TOPS!  Many thanks to all who
                have helped our classroom bring in an AMAZING amount!
                Stay tuned for final results!

Wednesday, November 30, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal pages 80, 81 / Studylink page 73
                             Return signed Unit 3 math tests.
              Bertz:  Journal page 81
              Zeitlin:  Journal pages 80, 81
LITERACY:  Spelling Sentences due Thursday!
                      Practice 3 wall words.
OTHER:  LAST TWO DAYS -- BOX TOPS!!!!!!!!!  (Thank you!)
               December Book Orders will go in the mail this week!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011:
1.  READ whenever you can every day!
2.  December Book Orders are due Tuesday, Nov. 29.
3.  BOX TOPS -- BOX TOPS -- BOX TOPS!!!  (Thank you!)
4.  Monday, Nov. 28  is the Odyssey of the Mind trip to UW Union South for 6 students and Mrs. Hannam.  Participants wear tie dye t-shirts.  Mrs. Andler is the guest teacher in Room 117 that day.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!

Friday, November 18, 2011:
MATH:  For all groups:  Monday:  Return Unit 3 tests/discuss and review
                                      Tuesday:  Take Unit 4 pretests
              New math groups will be formed and Unit 4 instruction will begin Tuesday, Nov. 29
LITERACY:  Read at least 20 minutes each day over the weekend
OTHER:   Collect BOX TOPS, BOX TOPS, BOX TOPS!  (We hit 652 today!)
                 Next week Wednesday, classes end at 11:00 am and begin Monday, Nov. 28
              
Wednesday, November 16, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal pages 75, 76, 77 / Studylink page 65 - circled items
              Bertz:  Unit 3 Review Pages
              Zeitlin:  Journal pages 73, 74, 75
              UNIT 3 TEST FOR ALL ON FRIDAY!
LITERACY:   Read 20 minutes tonight!
OTHER:  BOX TOPS, please!!
                Orchestra students:  NO practice 7:30 Friday
                                               YES practice 10:30 Friday
                We will have a substitute teacher for Thursday (Mrs. Johnston) because I must attend a
                workshop at the district offices.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Finish Journal page 69 /Studylink page 61
                             Do Journal pages 71, 72 / Studylink page 63
              Bertz:  Journal page 73 / Studylink page 63, 65
              Zeitlin:  Journal pages 71, 72 / Studylink page 63
LITERACY:   Read for 20 minutes tonight!
OTHER:  Check for any overdue books!
                BOX TOPS !!!!!!  We need MORE!
                Orchestra students:  NO practice 7:30 am Friday
                                              YES practice 10:30 am Friday

Monday, November 14, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal page 69 / Studylink page 61
              Bertz:  Journal pages 74, 75, 76
              Zeitlin:  Journal pages 69, 70 / Studylink pages 61, 63
              (We expect to finish Unit 3 by Friday this week!)    
OTHER:  Overdue library books for some of our students!
               Keep "scrounging"  for BOX TOPS!!!!!!!!!

Friday, November 4, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Practice all math facts each evening for 15 minutes!
              Bertz:  (optional:  Studylink 61, 63) / Journal page 72
              Zeitlin:  Finish Journal pages 66, 68 / Studylink 59
              (next week:  no math classes)
LITERACY:  Read over the weekend, and bring in GOOD chapter books
                     for reading during test sessions in case you have time.
OTHER:  Continue to hunt for BOX TOPS!  (We had an amazing total of 300
                box tops collected our first week!  Three weeks to go!)
                November Book Orders due Monday, November 7

Thursday, November 3, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal page 70
              Bertz:  Journal page 70 / Finish journal page 65
              Zeitlin:  Practice math facts!
LITERACY:  Read in your chapter books for 20 minutes at least!
                     November Book Orders due Monday, Nov. 7
OTHER:  BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION - we want MORE!  :)

Wednesday, November 2, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Spend 15 minutes practicing multiplication facts!!!
              Bertz:  Spend 15 minutes practicing multiplication facts!!!
              Zeitlin:  Sheet 89
LITERACY:  Read 20 minutes tonight!
                     November Book Orders are due Monday, November 7
                     Practice 3 wall words!
OTHER:  BOX TOPS!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal page 65 (finish J62,63)
              Bertz:  Journal page 68
              Zeitlin:  Journal page 65
LITERACY:  Keep reading those good books!
                     November Book Orders due by Monday, November 7
OTHER:  BOX TOPS - bring them in by the dozens!!! :)
               Next week:  Monday through Thursday:  WKCE Testing Days
               Next week:  Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences - confirm your time, if needed!

Monday, October 31, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal pages 62, 63
              Bertz:  Correct any pages / Fun Page
              Zeitlin:  Finish Journal pages 63 A and B / Studylink page 55
OTHER:  BOX TOPS!!!!!!
               Don't eat TOO much candy! :)

Wednesday, October 26, 2011;
MATH:  Hannam:  Practice basic math facts!!
              Bertz:  Journal page 63
              Zeitlin:  Practice basic math facts!!
LITERACY:  Read, Read, Read over the long weekend!
                     Monday:  Spooky Spelling Test
OTHER:  Collect BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Tuesday, October 25, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal page 61 / Studylinks page 53
              Bertz:  Finish any assignments
              Zeitlin:  Journal pages 61, 62 / Studylinks page 53
LITERACY:  Make sure you have 1 to 2 GOOD chapter books for the long weekend!
                      Halloween Day:  Spooky Spelling Test
OTHER:  OM projects due tomorrow
                Collect BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION!

Monday, October 24, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  StudyLink page 51 / Sheet 79
              Bertz:  Journal pages 61, 62
              Zeitlin:  Fix/finish any pages done in both books
LITERACY:  Read 20 minutes / find 1 to 2 chapter books to dig into for long weekend ahead!
                     Halloween:  Spooky Spelling Test
OTHER:  Wear tie dye t-shirt Tuesday!
                Chess Club permission slips?
                OM projects due WED. (optional)
                Collect BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION!
                Picture retaken last Friday? --bring in payment this week

Friday, October 21, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal page 60
              Bertz:  Journal page 60 / StudyLinks page 49
              Zeitlin:  Journal page 60 / StudyLinks page 51 / pattern sheet
LITERACY:  Read each day for at least 20 minutes!
                      Practice 3 wall words  / (Spooky Spelling Test on Wednesday)
OTHER:  Odyssey of the Mind project (optional) due Wed. Oct. 26
                Tuesday, Oct. 25:  WEAR TIE DYE T-SHIRT

Thursday, October 20, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  StudyLinks page 49 / Sheet 79
              Bertz:  StudyLinks page 47 / Journal page 59
              Zeitlin:  StudyLinks page 49 / Journal page 59
**return signed Unit 2 math tests / PRACTICE MULTIPLICATION FACTS!
OTHER:  Rinse out tie dye t-shirt tonight according to enclosed directions
               Wear RED on Friday
               Tomorrow is Picture Retake Day
    
Wednesday, October 19, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal pages 55, 57, 59
              Bertz:  finish/turn in Journal pages 53, 55, 57
              Zeitlin:  fix/finish Journal pages 55, 56, 57
**return signed Unit 2 math tests
OTHER:  Wear BLUE for Thursday!
               Practice 3 words
               Friday is Picture Retake Day

Tuesday, October 18, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal pages 55, 57 (Practice basic facts!!)
              Bertz:  none today
              Zeitlin:  Journal page 55 / StudyLink page 45
**Please return all signed Unit 2 Math Tests tomorrow, if possible
LITERACY:  Keep reading!
                      3 Wall Words
                     Get ready for a spooky spelling list!
OTHER:  Wear YELLOW for Respect on Wednesday
                Art class will involve PAINT for our tie dye shirts - don't wear new clothes!
                Any overdue library books??

Monday, October 17, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  StudyLink 45 (just give it your best try - we will discuss in class tomorrow)
              Bertz:  Journal pages 53, 55  (Optional:  Journal page 54)
              Zeitlin:  Journal pages 53, 54
LITERACY:  Continue reading in your chapter books - at least 20 min. tonight
                      Practice 3 wall words
                      Read your newspaper!  :)
OTHER:  Wear GREEN on Tuesday.
                Any overdue library books?!

Friday, October 14, 2011:
MATH:  No assignments other than practicing basic facts!
              We start Unit 3 and new groups on Monday!
LITERACY:  Read - Read - Read - and Enjoy!!
**Wear purple (for citizenship) on Monday ("Character Counts" Week)

Thursday, October 13, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  StudyLinks pages 35, 36 / Journal page 52
              Bertz: none
              Zeitlin:  none
(Unit 2 math tests have all been given.  Friday: students will take the
pretest for Unit 3 in their own classrooms.  New groups for Unit 3 will
begin next week.)
LITERACY:  Read your books for at least 20 minutes.  We have 'delicious'
new books in our classroom library, thanks to the book fair and very generous
families! 
MONDAY:  Wear purple! (optional)  --for "Character Counts" Week

Wednesday, October 12, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal page 45 / Studylink pages 39,40
                             Unit 2 post-test tomorrow (practice borrowing!)
              Bertz:  none (test done)
              Zeitlin:  finish review sheet (Unit 2 test tomorrow)
LITERACY:  Read your book and bring to school each day!
                    
Tuesday, October 11, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal pages 49,50,51 / Subtraction Sheet
              Bertz:  Correct any math boxes
              Zeitlin:  see sticky notes on math books
LITERACY:  Practice wall words!
                     Keep reading those great new books!
                     (Book Fair lasts through Thursday)

Monday, October 10, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Addition Sheet (some need to finish Journal 42,43,44 and Studylinks 31,33)
              Bertz:  Journal page 51
              Zeitlin:  Studylink pages 39, 40
LITERACY:  Practice wall words!
                     Book Fair Tuesday through Thursday in LMC!
SOCIAL STUDIES:  optional 'research project' (ginseng?)              

Friday, October 7, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal page 44 / practice basic math facts!
              Bertz:  finish any pages covered so far
              Zeitlin:  no new pages
LITERACY:  Read and enjoy your chapter books!
                     Practice wall words!

Thursday, October 6, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  All StudyLink pages up through page 33 for Unit 2
              Bertz:  Journal page 45
              Zeitlin:  Journal pages 42, 43
LITERACY:  Keep reading those good chapter books!
                     Scholastic Book Order forms due tomorrow!
                     3 Wall Words!!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal page 41, StudyLink page 33
              Bertz:  Journal pages 42, 43, 44
              Zeitlin:  StudyLink page 29
LITERACY:  Be ready for book choice 'conference' Thursday!
                     Scholastic Book Orders due Friday
                     Next week:  Scholastic Book Fair in the LMC!
                                         Family Night on Tuesday after school

Tuesday, October 4, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal page 39 StudyLink page 27
              Bertz:  StudyLink pages 25, 27, 29, 31, 33 - all optional
              Zeitlin:  Journal page 36
LITERACY:  Book order forms due Friday / Practice Wall Words / READ!!

Monday, October 3, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal pages 34, 35, 37  StudyLink page 27
              Bertz:  Journal page 39  StudyLink pages 25, 27, 29, 31 - all optional
              Zeitlin:  StudyLink page 27
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Field Trip to World Dairy Expo on Tuesday!
                                  Bus leaves at 11:20 - (lunch here as usual at 10:55)
                                  Wear jeans and old tennis shoes
LITERACY:  October Scholastic Book Orders due by Friday, October 7
                      Practice Wall Words
                      READ - bring book back and forth/home and school DAILY!!

Friday, September 30, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Calculator for Monday?? (not required)
              Bertz:  Journal pages 25, 27, (optional 29)
              Zeitlin:  None today
SOCIAL STUDIES:  make room for ice cream! :)
LITERACY:  Practice wall words.  Read at least 20 minutes each day this weekend!
OTHER:  October Scholastic Book Orders due by Friday, October 7
                World Dairy Expo Field Trip on Tuesday, Oct. 4 (11:20 to 2:45)

Thursday, September 29, 2011:
MATH:  Hannam:  Journal pages 31, 33  Study Link pages 25, 27
              Bertz:  Journal pages 33, 34, 35
              Zeitlin:  None today
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Agriculture Booklets pages 4, 6, 8 - due tomorrow
LITERACY:  Practice wall words!  Read at least 20 minutes - bring books back and forth to school/home

Wednesday, September 28, 2011:
MATH:  All three (new) math groups:  Student Journal pages 30 and 31.
SOCIAL STUDIES:  Agriculture Booklets pages 4, 6, 8 - due Friday.
READING:  Make sure you have a chapter book to read both in school and at home.


On Friday, September 2, bring to school the book you are reading now, or an all-time favorite book!

September 2, 2011:  Reminders for next week!  Can you bring to school ---
**set of earphones for computer lab
**an old sock for erasing small whiteboards
**Chlorox (or any sanitizing) Wipes for grimy desks
**any papers left to turn in from Thursday
**any old magazines for cutting out pictures
**plastic water bottle if desired
**your own snack if desired
**YOUR READING BOOK