Well we are one week away from break! I am so sorry last week's posting was not available, I had some problems with the blog uploading. I apologize for any inconvenience.
This week will be a busy one, but should be fun!
Thank you first of all for all who attended the American Revolution Walk Through. We are in the process of putting together a DVD with your childrens' participation in the Walk Through. You will be able to buy a copy if you wish. More information on this soon.
Also thank you for all that are interested in attending the Atwater Space Challenger Field trip. It looks like it will be a go and have about 2/3 of the class interested! More on this when we return.
** Keep the recycling coming. We have about $70 so far and the students wanted to reach $100 before Christmas. We still have a week.
ASSIGNMENTS for the Week:
* I will not be assigning any homework for the students; unless they do not finish up classwork then they will need to finish it at home.
* I will also not have spelling words this week.
We will however have the Math summative test (the lessons from the previous month and a half. If you would like to go to the adopted Math site it is linked to this blog. It will be chapters 4 through 6. This test will be on Tuesday. We have been studying for it and they will be able to use their notes. I will send home a study guide on Monday night.
The final project for the Fighting Ground is due on Thursday. The students will be presenting their posters and 2-3 minute commercial on Friday. The rubric is posted here on the blog.
We are also finishing up in class, The Nutcracker. They will be responsible for some assignments in class. If they do not finish they will need to take them home.
On Friday we will have a small (Christmas/Pajama)party. We will be ordering pizza, thank you for those of you who have sent the $2. If you have not done so yet it would be appreciated if you could send it in by Wednesday. Children will need to bring their own drinks.
**Snacks if you would like to help out on Friday I did split up the snack list between the students so that I do not have 30 dz. cookies. Talk to your child/or email me if you have a question on what to send or bring if you are joining us.
We will be watching the Polar Express on Friday morning around 10:30 or so. We will be having hot chocolate too!(Yum)
Thank you for all that you do as a family and for helping me help your child succeed! I wish all of you the best holiday season and see you all next year, 2010!
Mrs. Schisnewski
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Spelling-Nov. 30th-Dec 4th
This week's words
1. Yorktown
2. revolution
3. Trenton
4. Lexington
5. Concord
6. colonies
7. American
8. British
9. rebels
10. soldiers
11. Independence
12. Great Britain
13. rights
14. minutemen
15. battle
1. Yorktown
2. revolution
3. Trenton
4. Lexington
5. Concord
6. colonies
7. American
8. British
9. rebels
10. soldiers
11. Independence
12. Great Britain
13. rights
14. minutemen
15. battle
Nov. 30th - Dec. 4th
Wow It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!!
Before we know it we will be on winter break and welcoming 2010, we only have 15 more instructional days. I know we need to make the most of them and they sure will be very busy!
This week we will be busy preparing for our American Walk Through. We have painted many props and will finish up on Monday and Tuesday. We will also be rehearsing our parts. Please remind your children to rehearse their parts at home. Remember it is not necessary to buy a costume, but have them use their imagination and dress up from what they can find at home. For example, baseball pants with white long socks for the men characters. They can make a wig out of construction paper (I can provide the paper) and add cotton balls at home for the hair, or yarn. Bonnets from square pieces of material. Long skirts work wonderful for the girls. Old vests look like the 1700's, shirts with ruffles and lace. Look in closets or the Salvation army for low cost if you really would like to buy some outfits. More importantly let's have fun.
I sure hope to see many of you on Thursday. It will be from 12:15 until 2:45. Parents are welcome to come and go if you are only able to stay for a while. Any adults are welcome to come: Aunts, Uncles, or grandparents.
This week we will be back into the routine of normal days. Academically we will continue teaching about the American Revolution through the winter break. In math we will be moving quite quickly so please work with your children at home if possible. We will finish up chapter 4 fractions and decimals by the middle of next week, then begin chapter 5 which continues with fractions, addition, subtraction with like and unlike denominators. Just a caution "STUDENTS MUST KNOW THEIR MULTIPLICATION FACTS" or these next few weeks will be very difficult.
This week's spelling will be a little different, we will have a list of 20 words that the students have encountered through our study of the American Revolution. There may not be a "spelling pattern" but many were commonly misspelled by the students.
We will finish up learning about the three battles: Lexington & Concord, Trenton, and Yorktown by the end of the week. The students will have a test on the battles next week on Monday. They have a study guide we have been working with in class they may take it home to study.
We will also be having a test on the colonies and the information on each one this Friday. The students also have index cards on that information.
Homework for this week:
Monday:
Math: Fractions Least Common Multiple (Chapter 4)
SS: Study colonies' information
SS: Study your part for walk through
Writing: Fighting Ground paragraph #3 due on Wednesday!!!
Tuesday:
Math: Fractions Least Common Denominator (Chapter 4)
SS: Study colonies' information & battles
SS: Study for your part for walk through
Writing: Fighting Ground paragraph #3 due tomorrow
Spelling: Study for Spelling Pre-test
Wednesday:
Math: Fractions Review Least Common Multiple & Greatest Common Multiple (Chapter 4)
SS: Prepare for tomorrow's Walk through
Writing: Begin writing on Paragraph #4 for Fighting Ground
Thursday:
Math: Comparing fractions change denominators to like denominators
Spelling: study for test
SS: Study for Colonies Test tomorrow
Before we know it we will be on winter break and welcoming 2010, we only have 15 more instructional days. I know we need to make the most of them and they sure will be very busy!
This week we will be busy preparing for our American Walk Through. We have painted many props and will finish up on Monday and Tuesday. We will also be rehearsing our parts. Please remind your children to rehearse their parts at home. Remember it is not necessary to buy a costume, but have them use their imagination and dress up from what they can find at home. For example, baseball pants with white long socks for the men characters. They can make a wig out of construction paper (I can provide the paper) and add cotton balls at home for the hair, or yarn. Bonnets from square pieces of material. Long skirts work wonderful for the girls. Old vests look like the 1700's, shirts with ruffles and lace. Look in closets or the Salvation army for low cost if you really would like to buy some outfits. More importantly let's have fun.
I sure hope to see many of you on Thursday. It will be from 12:15 until 2:45. Parents are welcome to come and go if you are only able to stay for a while. Any adults are welcome to come: Aunts, Uncles, or grandparents.
This week we will be back into the routine of normal days. Academically we will continue teaching about the American Revolution through the winter break. In math we will be moving quite quickly so please work with your children at home if possible. We will finish up chapter 4 fractions and decimals by the middle of next week, then begin chapter 5 which continues with fractions, addition, subtraction with like and unlike denominators. Just a caution "STUDENTS MUST KNOW THEIR MULTIPLICATION FACTS" or these next few weeks will be very difficult.
This week's spelling will be a little different, we will have a list of 20 words that the students have encountered through our study of the American Revolution. There may not be a "spelling pattern" but many were commonly misspelled by the students.
We will finish up learning about the three battles: Lexington & Concord, Trenton, and Yorktown by the end of the week. The students will have a test on the battles next week on Monday. They have a study guide we have been working with in class they may take it home to study.
We will also be having a test on the colonies and the information on each one this Friday. The students also have index cards on that information.
Homework for this week:
Monday:
Math: Fractions Least Common Multiple (Chapter 4)
SS: Study colonies' information
SS: Study your part for walk through
Writing: Fighting Ground paragraph #3 due on Wednesday!!!
Tuesday:
Math: Fractions Least Common Denominator (Chapter 4)
SS: Study colonies' information & battles
SS: Study for your part for walk through
Writing: Fighting Ground paragraph #3 due tomorrow
Spelling: Study for Spelling Pre-test
Wednesday:
Math: Fractions Review Least Common Multiple & Greatest Common Multiple (Chapter 4)
SS: Prepare for tomorrow's Walk through
Writing: Begin writing on Paragraph #4 for Fighting Ground
Thursday:
Math: Comparing fractions change denominators to like denominators
Spelling: study for test
SS: Study for Colonies Test tomorrow
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dear Families,
I hope you are all getting ready for a wonderful Thanksgiving Feast and great 4 day weekend, (much needed and deserved)!
I would like to thank all of you for your commitment to your children. I appreciated meeting with each one of you at your children's conferences and discussing every one of your children's progress. If you should have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call, email or stop by, my door is always open.
Next week will be a very busy week. Our American Walk Through will be next Thursday. The students are so excited. It will be Thursday Dec. 3rd from 12:15 to 2:45 in room A6 (Mrs. Lee's room next to ours). Please stop by and bring grandpas, grandmas, or any family members that would enjoy watching your children perform.
Thank you to the parents that so graciously already paid the $12 cost of the program, is you have not done so yet and could please do so ASAP, we would greatly appreciate it.
After the Walk Through our next project will be our State-A-Thon. More on that to follow.
The three weeks after we return from Thanksgiving will sure go by quickly, so try to hold on because it is going to be a fast ride of activities and fast learning. Check the blog often for more information to follow. Have a great 4 days!! Talk to you soon.
Mrs. Schisnewski
I hope you are all getting ready for a wonderful Thanksgiving Feast and great 4 day weekend, (much needed and deserved)!
I would like to thank all of you for your commitment to your children. I appreciated meeting with each one of you at your children's conferences and discussing every one of your children's progress. If you should have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call, email or stop by, my door is always open.
Next week will be a very busy week. Our American Walk Through will be next Thursday. The students are so excited. It will be Thursday Dec. 3rd from 12:15 to 2:45 in room A6 (Mrs. Lee's room next to ours). Please stop by and bring grandpas, grandmas, or any family members that would enjoy watching your children perform.
Thank you to the parents that so graciously already paid the $12 cost of the program, is you have not done so yet and could please do so ASAP, we would greatly appreciate it.
After the Walk Through our next project will be our State-A-Thon. More on that to follow.
The three weeks after we return from Thanksgiving will sure go by quickly, so try to hold on because it is going to be a fast ride of activities and fast learning. Check the blog often for more information to follow. Have a great 4 days!! Talk to you soon.
Mrs. Schisnewski
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Week of Nov. 23rd
This week will be a very busy and extremely short week!
The students will not have regular homework this week, instead they will have assignments to finish, and studying for a quick test.
Monday night's homework:
**Finish the American Revolution Character if you did not finish it in class (this is only a small part of your grade)
**Finish the 1 page Biography to accompany your character. (this part of the project will be most of your grade)
**Both parts are due Tues. Nov. 24th
Tuesday night's homework:
**Finish the 2nd paragraph on the Fighting Ground's Essay. This is the paragraph on the setting. It is due Wed. Nov. 25th
** Study for spelling/vocab test names of 13 colonies.
This week we will not have 20 spelling words, instead the students will only have to study the 13 colonies. They will have to learn them and know how to spell them correctly. These colonies will be their "spelling/vocab" words for the week, and will have a test on Wednesday.
When we return from Thanksgiving break we will have a test on information and facts on the colonies.
This week we will be painting and creating our props for our play "The American Revolution Walk Through". We will be painting all three days probably from about 9:30 until 10:45 or so (approximate times). If there are any parents that would enjoy creating, helping and or directing our acting, painting: boats, bushes, logs, campfires, ect... for our play and would like to help I WOULD GREATLY GREATLY APPRECIATED IT.
All of you (parents & grandparents) that have helped in the creating of our American Revolution Characters, once again Thank You!!!! You are wonderful!
Alright here is a list of the 13 colonies just in case the students left them at school:
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia
Students here is this week's riddle:
If Delaware was the first colony to become a state in 12-7-1787. How long has Deleware been a state in the United States of America?
Let's see how many can figure this out, write the answer on the back of your spelling test and you will get 3 extra points.
Mrs. Schisnewski
The students will not have regular homework this week, instead they will have assignments to finish, and studying for a quick test.
Monday night's homework:
**Finish the American Revolution Character if you did not finish it in class (this is only a small part of your grade)
**Finish the 1 page Biography to accompany your character. (this part of the project will be most of your grade)
**Both parts are due Tues. Nov. 24th
Tuesday night's homework:
**Finish the 2nd paragraph on the Fighting Ground's Essay. This is the paragraph on the setting. It is due Wed. Nov. 25th
** Study for spelling/vocab test names of 13 colonies.
This week we will not have 20 spelling words, instead the students will only have to study the 13 colonies. They will have to learn them and know how to spell them correctly. These colonies will be their "spelling/vocab" words for the week, and will have a test on Wednesday.
When we return from Thanksgiving break we will have a test on information and facts on the colonies.
This week we will be painting and creating our props for our play "The American Revolution Walk Through". We will be painting all three days probably from about 9:30 until 10:45 or so (approximate times). If there are any parents that would enjoy creating, helping and or directing our acting, painting: boats, bushes, logs, campfires, ect... for our play and would like to help I WOULD GREATLY GREATLY APPRECIATED IT.
All of you (parents & grandparents) that have helped in the creating of our American Revolution Characters, once again Thank You!!!! You are wonderful!
Alright here is a list of the 13 colonies just in case the students left them at school:
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia
Students here is this week's riddle:
If Delaware was the first colony to become a state in 12-7-1787. How long has Deleware been a state in the United States of America?
Let's see how many can figure this out, write the answer on the back of your spelling test and you will get 3 extra points.
Mrs. Schisnewski
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Web Site Challenge
Not many of my students are visiting our class site, at least they are not telling me they are.
Visit some of our math links, and educational links. Also keep posted so you know what is coming up and what you need to do.
So here is the Website challenge:
I am posting this riddle, if you solve it leave a comment telling me you solved it and post your name, BUT do not leave the answer. Instead tell me the answer in class tomorrow. If you get the answer correct then you will get $10 Schisnewski Bucks from me. Be careful you don't want to give away the answer.
Ready here is my Riddle:
Take the number of months in a year and multiply it by two. Then add 1/2 a dozen to that number. Next add one decade. Finally add 3 to the power of 2 to that number. You will get the exact number of Christmas trees Mrs. Schisnewski is going to start putting up this weekend.
Good Luck!!!
Visit some of our math links, and educational links. Also keep posted so you know what is coming up and what you need to do.
So here is the Website challenge:
I am posting this riddle, if you solve it leave a comment telling me you solved it and post your name, BUT do not leave the answer. Instead tell me the answer in class tomorrow. If you get the answer correct then you will get $10 Schisnewski Bucks from me. Be careful you don't want to give away the answer.
Ready here is my Riddle:
Take the number of months in a year and multiply it by two. Then add 1/2 a dozen to that number. Next add one decade. Finally add 3 to the power of 2 to that number. You will get the exact number of Christmas trees Mrs. Schisnewski is going to start putting up this weekend.
Good Luck!!!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Multiplication Tables & Division Practice
GIRLS!!!!!!!
I just added a new website just for you!!! Become a fashion model as you earn new styles of clothes for your model while learning your multiplication tables. Go to the multiplication tables website and try it out. Then leave me a comment and tell me what you think.
Boys!!!!!
You get to WACK A MOLE when you get the right answer for your multiplication problems. So give it a try and have some fun! I hope you like the site.
In addition I also added a Division practice site with an awesome racetrack with race cars to practice your division facts and multiplication facts. As well as space invaders everyone is going to love this site, I couldn't stop playing it!
Mrs. Schisnewski
P.S. Of course if either boys or girls would like to try both sites it's o.k. they are both good sites for both boys and girls. Girls can also Wack a Mole, and there are plenty of boys who are great models too!
I just added a new website just for you!!! Become a fashion model as you earn new styles of clothes for your model while learning your multiplication tables. Go to the multiplication tables website and try it out. Then leave me a comment and tell me what you think.
Boys!!!!!
You get to WACK A MOLE when you get the right answer for your multiplication problems. So give it a try and have some fun! I hope you like the site.
In addition I also added a Division practice site with an awesome racetrack with race cars to practice your division facts and multiplication facts. As well as space invaders everyone is going to love this site, I couldn't stop playing it!
Mrs. Schisnewski
P.S. Of course if either boys or girls would like to try both sites it's o.k. they are both good sites for both boys and girls. Girls can also Wack a Mole, and there are plenty of boys who are great models too!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Week of Nov. 16th
Spelling Words
jewel
sparkle
angle
shovel
single
normal
angel
legal
whistle
fossil
puzzle
bushel
mortal
gentle
level
label
pedal
ankle
needle
devil
jewel
sparkle
angle
shovel
single
normal
angel
legal
whistle
fossil
puzzle
bushel
mortal
gentle
level
label
pedal
ankle
needle
devil
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Week of Nov. 16th-Nov. 20th
This month is sure going by FAST! Before we know it Christmas break will be here!
**Thank you so much to all those parents who came and helped build our Revolution characters on Friday! They sure are turning out great! Also, thank you to all of you who provided your children with supplies to build their characters; and additional supplies to share with other students!
That was so thoughtful and kind. We will have another "building day" next Friday Nov. 20th in the morning (since it is min. day). I will post exact times later this week.
*Students ARE able to work on their characters at home.
*The characters are due Nov. 23rd along with the 1 page biography(this is the graded portion of the project)
**This week's homework will be very light.
Students will have one math page & read for the 20-30 min daily.
Monday: 10 math problems Find GCF of set of numbers & study for tomorrow's test
Tuesday: Test on "Fighting Ground"
Wed: Pre-test: Spelling words
Friday: Test: Spelling words
**We are doing o.k. on our fund raising with our aluminum cans and plastic bottles. We have raised about $60. So keep sending those aluminum cans and plastic bottles.
** Thank you parents who have already sent the $12 for our American Revolution Walk-Through presentation! We need to have the money before Dec. 3rd. It is a wonderful experience for our children and parents are welcome to attend also. The children are so excited, learning and practicing their parts. We can't wait!
**Can't wait to see you at the Parent/Teacher conferences, I am looking forward to speaking to each and everyone of you! If your child would like to attend the conference that is o.k. with me, this conference is just as much their conference too! They are responsible for their learning and I believe they need to be aware of what is going on. See you this week.
**Thank you so much to all those parents who came and helped build our Revolution characters on Friday! They sure are turning out great! Also, thank you to all of you who provided your children with supplies to build their characters; and additional supplies to share with other students!
That was so thoughtful and kind. We will have another "building day" next Friday Nov. 20th in the morning (since it is min. day). I will post exact times later this week.
*Students ARE able to work on their characters at home.
*The characters are due Nov. 23rd along with the 1 page biography(this is the graded portion of the project)
**This week's homework will be very light.
Students will have one math page & read for the 20-30 min daily.
Monday: 10 math problems Find GCF of set of numbers & study for tomorrow's test
Tuesday: Test on "Fighting Ground"
Wed: Pre-test: Spelling words
Friday: Test: Spelling words
**We are doing o.k. on our fund raising with our aluminum cans and plastic bottles. We have raised about $60. So keep sending those aluminum cans and plastic bottles.
** Thank you parents who have already sent the $12 for our American Revolution Walk-Through presentation! We need to have the money before Dec. 3rd. It is a wonderful experience for our children and parents are welcome to attend also. The children are so excited, learning and practicing their parts. We can't wait!
**Can't wait to see you at the Parent/Teacher conferences, I am looking forward to speaking to each and everyone of you! If your child would like to attend the conference that is o.k. with me, this conference is just as much their conference too! They are responsible for their learning and I believe they need to be aware of what is going on. See you this week.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Correction
Dear Parents,
A few corrections to the previous posting:
1st Correction:
The American Character Project:
This project DOES NOT have to be in the shape of a turkey. I guess in the past students have created a turkey so I was under the impression the character had to resemble a turkey. The only criteria is that it resemble the American Revolution Character your son/daughter is researching for their part of the American Revolution Walk-through.
2nd Correction:
We will start building the characters this Friday in the afternoon. So I need the parent help in the afternoon from 1:00 until at least 2:15.
3rd Correction:
The students will be writing a 1 page biography on their American Revolution Character. I would like them to focus solely on their character's life during the revolution times, and/or impact on the revolution. We will be working on this biography in class. However, there will be times when they will be asked to take the assignment home to re-write, add, or edit information. This 1 page biography will be due Tuesday Nov. 24th.
A few corrections to the previous posting:
1st Correction:
The American Character Project:
This project DOES NOT have to be in the shape of a turkey. I guess in the past students have created a turkey so I was under the impression the character had to resemble a turkey. The only criteria is that it resemble the American Revolution Character your son/daughter is researching for their part of the American Revolution Walk-through.
2nd Correction:
We will start building the characters this Friday in the afternoon. So I need the parent help in the afternoon from 1:00 until at least 2:15.
3rd Correction:
The students will be writing a 1 page biography on their American Revolution Character. I would like them to focus solely on their character's life during the revolution times, and/or impact on the revolution. We will be working on this biography in class. However, there will be times when they will be asked to take the assignment home to re-write, add, or edit information. This 1 page biography will be due Tuesday Nov. 24th.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday Nov. 9th
This week will go by so quickly! I am so excited to be back!!! I sure missed my students!!
We will not have spelling words this week due to the middle of the week day off (Veteran's Day) and Bench Mark Testing this week. We will instead focus on our vocabulary words for our story Katie's Trunk as well as focus on finishing up reading "The Fighting Ground". I hope all the students are almost finished. We will have our comprehension test on Tuesday of next week.
This is this week's tentative schedule:
Vocabulary/spelling: words from story and their definitions: Katie's Trunk
arming
skittish
fierce
justice
kin
peered
rebels
skirmish
Math (Chapter 4: Fractions, Least Common Multiple, Greatest Common Factor)
New concepts we will begin teaching this week. These concepts will be very difficult. Please! Please! review with your children their multiplication and division facts, they need to know these.
Social Studies:
We will continue studying the American Revolution. Anything your child can research on their character will help them with their paragraph they will be writing this week and next.
Turkey Project:
We will begin building a turkey in the shape of their American Revolution Character. We will start this on Friday in the Art studio at school. If any parents would like to help I am signed up for Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. I would love your help! We will be building a turkey to resemble each of the students' character they are studying. They are welcome to bring in items from home to decorate their turkey. I will explain more in class so your children can explain to you.
For now that is all. Please remember parent/teacher conferences are coming up the week of Nov. 18th - Nov. 24th. I look forward to discussing your child's progress!
Mrs. Schisnewski
P.S. Please keep the bottles and aluminum cans coming we need to keep raising funds!
We will not have spelling words this week due to the middle of the week day off (Veteran's Day) and Bench Mark Testing this week. We will instead focus on our vocabulary words for our story Katie's Trunk as well as focus on finishing up reading "The Fighting Ground". I hope all the students are almost finished. We will have our comprehension test on Tuesday of next week.
This is this week's tentative schedule:
Vocabulary/spelling: words from story and their definitions: Katie's Trunk
arming
skittish
fierce
justice
kin
peered
rebels
skirmish
Math (Chapter 4: Fractions, Least Common Multiple, Greatest Common Factor)
New concepts we will begin teaching this week. These concepts will be very difficult. Please! Please! review with your children their multiplication and division facts, they need to know these.
Social Studies:
We will continue studying the American Revolution. Anything your child can research on their character will help them with their paragraph they will be writing this week and next.
Turkey Project:
We will begin building a turkey in the shape of their American Revolution Character. We will start this on Friday in the Art studio at school. If any parents would like to help I am signed up for Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. I would love your help! We will be building a turkey to resemble each of the students' character they are studying. They are welcome to bring in items from home to decorate their turkey. I will explain more in class so your children can explain to you.
For now that is all. Please remember parent/teacher conferences are coming up the week of Nov. 18th - Nov. 24th. I look forward to discussing your child's progress!
Mrs. Schisnewski
P.S. Please keep the bottles and aluminum cans coming we need to keep raising funds!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Week of Nov. 9th - Nov. 13th
Dear Parents,
It seems like I have been gone for so long, and yet I will be gone Monday as well. I will return on Tuesday (thank goodness)! I will update our blog on Monday evening with spelling words, homework for the week, projects coming up, and announcements. For now please remember:
* We will be off on Wednesday for Veteran's Day
* Students need to finish reading "The Fighting Ground"
by Thursday Nov. 12th
* Keep practicing your parts for the American Revolution Walkthrough
* This week we will be having our 2nd Language Arts Benchmark Testing (all week)
P.S. Please keep sending the plastic and aluminum cans for our recycling, so far we have raised approximately $62 dollars!
It seems like I have been gone for so long, and yet I will be gone Monday as well. I will return on Tuesday (thank goodness)! I will update our blog on Monday evening with spelling words, homework for the week, projects coming up, and announcements. For now please remember:
* We will be off on Wednesday for Veteran's Day
* Students need to finish reading "The Fighting Ground"
by Thursday Nov. 12th
* Keep practicing your parts for the American Revolution Walkthrough
* This week we will be having our 2nd Language Arts Benchmark Testing (all week)
P.S. Please keep sending the plastic and aluminum cans for our recycling, so far we have raised approximately $62 dollars!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
November Announcements
Dear Parents,
November is already here! Many news for this month,
**The end of the trimester is this Friday Nov. 6th.
**Parent conferences will be Nov. 18th through Nov. 24th. I will be sending the notices home within this week or early next week.
**I will be gone this entire week at a Math training for our new adopted series.
**We are already learning about the American Revolution and the students are excited about their parts and the individuals they will be researching. This project will also tie into our school project for the month of November. A letter will follow shortly.
**Don't miss our Eric Carle night this Thursday at 6:00 for a fun Family night. We will have many activities for you and your children in which to participate.
If you need to speak to me please feel free to email me or leave me a note either here or through the my e-mail! I hope all of you have a wonderful week. See you all on Thursday night!
Mrs. Schisnewski
November is already here! Many news for this month,
**The end of the trimester is this Friday Nov. 6th.
**Parent conferences will be Nov. 18th through Nov. 24th. I will be sending the notices home within this week or early next week.
**I will be gone this entire week at a Math training for our new adopted series.
**We are already learning about the American Revolution and the students are excited about their parts and the individuals they will be researching. This project will also tie into our school project for the month of November. A letter will follow shortly.
**Don't miss our Eric Carle night this Thursday at 6:00 for a fun Family night. We will have many activities for you and your children in which to participate.
If you need to speak to me please feel free to email me or leave me a note either here or through the my e-mail! I hope all of you have a wonderful week. See you all on Thursday night!
Mrs. Schisnewski
Homework Week of Nov. 2nd
Monday Nov. 2nd
Lang. Arts – Re-read story : And then What Happened Paul Revere Study for Test tomorrow on Paul Revere including Vocabulary If vocabulary definitions were not finished today in class, finish for homework~you will be allowed to use them on your test.
Math: Division of decimals & review of multiplication of decimals
Reading Practice Book Pg. 155 & 156
**Remember you should be reading “The Fighting Ground”
Remember to study your part for the American Revolution
Tuesday Nov. 3rd
Language Arts – Practice Book pg. 152 – You will need to write the paragraph on a separate sheet of paper regarding Paul Revere.
Staple the paragraph to the Practice Book page.
Math: Division of decimals & review of multiplication of decimals
Spelling – Study to pre-spelling test
**Remember you should be reading “The Fighting Ground”
Remember to study your part for the American Revolution
Wednesday Nov. 4th
Language Arts – Finish reading the end of the story Katie’s Trunk
Reading Practice Book pg. 165 & 166
Math: Division of decimals & review of multiplication of decimals
**Remember you should be reading “The Fighting Ground”
Remember to study your part for the American Revolution
Thursday Nov. 5th
Language Arts – If you did not finish writing your paragraph on your character
from the Revolution you may want to work on it tonight.
Math: Study for Math quiz on division and multiplication of decimals
**Remember you should be reading “The Fighting Ground”
Needs to be completely read by Nov. 13th.
Remember to study your part for the American Revolution
Spelling Word For this week:
publish
shoulder
parlor
essay
aware
tulip
closet
sorrow
perhaps
vanish
wedding
novel
rapid
equal
value
collect
prefer
subject
behave
arrive
Lang. Arts – Re-read story : And then What Happened Paul Revere Study for Test tomorrow on Paul Revere including Vocabulary If vocabulary definitions were not finished today in class, finish for homework~you will be allowed to use them on your test.
Math: Division of decimals & review of multiplication of decimals
Reading Practice Book Pg. 155 & 156
**Remember you should be reading “The Fighting Ground”
Remember to study your part for the American Revolution
Tuesday Nov. 3rd
Language Arts – Practice Book pg. 152 – You will need to write the paragraph on a separate sheet of paper regarding Paul Revere.
Staple the paragraph to the Practice Book page.
Math: Division of decimals & review of multiplication of decimals
Spelling – Study to pre-spelling test
**Remember you should be reading “The Fighting Ground”
Remember to study your part for the American Revolution
Wednesday Nov. 4th
Language Arts – Finish reading the end of the story Katie’s Trunk
Reading Practice Book pg. 165 & 166
Math: Division of decimals & review of multiplication of decimals
**Remember you should be reading “The Fighting Ground”
Remember to study your part for the American Revolution
Thursday Nov. 5th
Language Arts – If you did not finish writing your paragraph on your character
from the Revolution you may want to work on it tonight.
Math: Study for Math quiz on division and multiplication of decimals
**Remember you should be reading “The Fighting Ground”
Needs to be completely read by Nov. 13th.
Remember to study your part for the American Revolution
Spelling Word For this week:
publish
shoulder
parlor
essay
aware
tulip
closet
sorrow
perhaps
vanish
wedding
novel
rapid
equal
value
collect
prefer
subject
behave
arrive
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Rubric for Fighting Ground Assignment
Movie Poster
The Fighting Ground
By Avi
Due Date: _Dec/17_______
All students will be reading The Fighting Ground by Avi for their independent reading log.
Complete the book by __Nov 13th_________.
A comprehension test will be given on ____Nov. 17th__________. The Fighting Ground provides a unique perspective about the Revolutionary War from a young boy’s point of view and will supplement our social studies unit about the War for Independence. Students will also design a movie poster and a book report to be presented in class.
Purpose: Persuasive essay.
Essay: A five paragraph essay will be written and must include the followingelements:
Paragraph 1: Describe the main character, Jonathan, and one or two other important characters. Using details from the story describe Jonathan’s appearance, personality, strengths and weaknesses. Explain why these traits are important to the story. (8-10 sentences) Due Date: ___Nov. 20th____
Paragraph 2: Describe the setting of the story that you illustrated on the poster. Explain why the setting is important to the story. (5-7 sentences)
Due Date: _Nov. 25th_____
Paragraph 3: Describe the plot of the story using sequence of events. The final sentence of this paragraph should describe Jopnathan’s main problem.
(8-10 sentences) Due Date: ____Dec. 2nd____
Paragraph 4: Describe the main conflict and climax in the story. The climax is the part of the story where it is the most intense and the characters are having the most difficult time. Conclude this paragraph by explaining how the character solved his problem. (8-10 sentences) Due Date: ___Dec. 8th_____
Paragraph 5: Describe your thoughts and feelings about the story. Did you enjoy it? Why or why not? Would you recommend it? Why? Did the writing move you? Would you read another book by this author? This paragraph is where you discuss your thoughts and feelings about the book. (5-7 sentences) Due Date: __Dec. 11th______
Presentation: Be prepared to “sell” your movie poster so we would want to go see the movie. Your presentation will be a two minute commercial about your “movie”.
Poster: Design a movie poster for The Fighting Ground, by Avi. Cast the major character, Jonathan, as your lead actor. Include a scene for the background that illustrates the setting of the story. The poster should be well drawn and colored. The title of the book, author’s name, genre and main character must be included.
Movie Poster Rubric
_____ Paragraph One (15 points) …Character is fully described listing important physical and personality traits, strengths and weaknesses.
_____ Paragraph Two (10 points) …Setting is fully described as well as explaining the setting’s importance to the story.
_____ Paragraph Three (15 points) …Using sequence of events explain the plot of the story. Be sure to include the main problem.
_____ Paragraph Four (15 points) …Describe the conflict, climax and solution to the story.
_____ Paragraph Five (10 points) …Describe your thoughts and feelings about the story.
Presentation:
_____ Poster (15 points) Include main character, setting is illustrated, include the author, title and genre.
_____ Voice (5 points) Your voice is strong and easy to understand.
_____ Poise (5 points) No unnecessary movements, standing tall, oral presentation has been practiced.
_____ 10 points for good use of vocabulary during presentation.
_____/100 Total Score
Student Name: ________________________
Parent Signature: ______________________
The Fighting Ground
By Avi
Due Date: _Dec/17_______
All students will be reading The Fighting Ground by Avi for their independent reading log.
Complete the book by __Nov 13th_________.
A comprehension test will be given on ____Nov. 17th__________. The Fighting Ground provides a unique perspective about the Revolutionary War from a young boy’s point of view and will supplement our social studies unit about the War for Independence. Students will also design a movie poster and a book report to be presented in class.
Purpose: Persuasive essay.
Essay: A five paragraph essay will be written and must include the followingelements:
Paragraph 1: Describe the main character, Jonathan, and one or two other important characters. Using details from the story describe Jonathan’s appearance, personality, strengths and weaknesses. Explain why these traits are important to the story. (8-10 sentences) Due Date: ___Nov. 20th____
Paragraph 2: Describe the setting of the story that you illustrated on the poster. Explain why the setting is important to the story. (5-7 sentences)
Due Date: _Nov. 25th_____
Paragraph 3: Describe the plot of the story using sequence of events. The final sentence of this paragraph should describe Jopnathan’s main problem.
(8-10 sentences) Due Date: ____Dec. 2nd____
Paragraph 4: Describe the main conflict and climax in the story. The climax is the part of the story where it is the most intense and the characters are having the most difficult time. Conclude this paragraph by explaining how the character solved his problem. (8-10 sentences) Due Date: ___Dec. 8th_____
Paragraph 5: Describe your thoughts and feelings about the story. Did you enjoy it? Why or why not? Would you recommend it? Why? Did the writing move you? Would you read another book by this author? This paragraph is where you discuss your thoughts and feelings about the book. (5-7 sentences) Due Date: __Dec. 11th______
Presentation: Be prepared to “sell” your movie poster so we would want to go see the movie. Your presentation will be a two minute commercial about your “movie”.
Poster: Design a movie poster for The Fighting Ground, by Avi. Cast the major character, Jonathan, as your lead actor. Include a scene for the background that illustrates the setting of the story. The poster should be well drawn and colored. The title of the book, author’s name, genre and main character must be included.
Movie Poster Rubric
_____ Paragraph One (15 points) …Character is fully described listing important physical and personality traits, strengths and weaknesses.
_____ Paragraph Two (10 points) …Setting is fully described as well as explaining the setting’s importance to the story.
_____ Paragraph Three (15 points) …Using sequence of events explain the plot of the story. Be sure to include the main problem.
_____ Paragraph Four (15 points) …Describe the conflict, climax and solution to the story.
_____ Paragraph Five (10 points) …Describe your thoughts and feelings about the story.
Presentation:
_____ Poster (15 points) Include main character, setting is illustrated, include the author, title and genre.
_____ Voice (5 points) Your voice is strong and easy to understand.
_____ Poise (5 points) No unnecessary movements, standing tall, oral presentation has been practiced.
_____ 10 points for good use of vocabulary during presentation.
_____/100 Total Score
Student Name: ________________________
Parent Signature: ______________________
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Fighting Ground
The students will receive a new book to read this Thursday. It is about the American Revolution which is a 5th grade standard. The guidelines on what is required of the students will be posted on this site soon. I will give the students a hard copy of the information they will need to do. What they should do first is get started with the reading. They will have two weeks to read the book (Nov. 13th finish the book, it is also an AR book, it will count on their reading log, but they will have a comprehension test on it NOT AN AR test, then they will have until the middle of December to complete the essay portion of the assignment and the Art/Movie poster. I will post the requirements shortly.
Homework Updates
Tuesday's Homework page #'s
Spelling page Workbook page 145 & 146
The Math page was Workbook page 91, with the exception of #'s 15 thru 17 if the students wanted to do those problems I would count those as extra credit.
Page 92 (the back side-Problem Solving) is extra credit.
Wednesday's Homework page #'s
Spelling/Language page Workbook page 147 & 148
Math - Written out math problems multiplication of decimals
Thursday's Homework
Math -Homework was canceled to give students time to finish their essay due on Friday.
*** Dear Parents,
I would like to offer an apology on some confusion on Tuesday night's math homework. The concept we learned that day for math and the math for homework was different I made the mistake when I asked the students to pull out the page, because we were so rushed. Some of the students may have been confused. We clarified the concepts today. Thank you for being understanding!
On a second note, I am going to spend a few more days on decimals and division. I thought we would be finished with multiplication and division by Friday, but we have not even begun division. Therefore we WILL NOT TAKE OUR QUIZ on multiplication and division of decimals on Friday. We will have the quiz Friday of next week. The students need more review of the concept.
Spelling page Workbook page 145 & 146
The Math page was Workbook page 91, with the exception of #'s 15 thru 17 if the students wanted to do those problems I would count those as extra credit.
Page 92 (the back side-Problem Solving) is extra credit.
Wednesday's Homework page #'s
Spelling/Language page Workbook page 147 & 148
Math - Written out math problems multiplication of decimals
Thursday's Homework
Math -Homework was canceled to give students time to finish their essay due on Friday.
*** Dear Parents,
I would like to offer an apology on some confusion on Tuesday night's math homework. The concept we learned that day for math and the math for homework was different I made the mistake when I asked the students to pull out the page, because we were so rushed. Some of the students may have been confused. We clarified the concepts today. Thank you for being understanding!
On a second note, I am going to spend a few more days on decimals and division. I thought we would be finished with multiplication and division by Friday, but we have not even begun division. Therefore we WILL NOT TAKE OUR QUIZ on multiplication and division of decimals on Friday. We will have the quiz Friday of next week. The students need more review of the concept.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Homework Week of Oct. 26th - Oct 30th
Monday
Language Arts- Read for 20 min –this could be the end of our story Paul Revere
Writing – Continue working on your Pedro’s Journal Essay
Math: Pg. Study: We will finish the Math test tomorrow – It will be open journal, only 10 problems left we will review on Monday.
Homework math page-Finish written down problems (multiplication of decimals)
Spelling: Continue to study spelling words of the week
Social Studies: Continue to study your American Walk through parts
Tuesday
Language Arts- Read for 20 min
Study for a short quick Singular & Plural Possessive Quiz
Writing – Continue working on your Pedro’s Journal Essay. You should already be writing at least paragraph 3, if you need help ASK!!
Math: Pg. Math Work Book Page (WBP) ____ (will be given out Tues.)
Concept for today: Multiplying decimals
Spelling: Spelling Practice Page (PP)_____ (will be given out Tues.)
Study for spelling pre-test
Social Studies: Continue to study your American Walk through parts.
Wednesday
Language Arts- Read for 20 min
Writing – Continue working on your Pedro’s Journal Essay. You should already be writing at least paragraph 4. Once again if you need help ASK!!
Math: Pg. Math Work Book Page (WBP) ____ (will be given out Wed)
Concept for today: Dividing decimals
Spelling: Spelling Practice Page (PP)_____ (will be given out Wed.)
Social Studies: Continue to study your American Walk through parts
Thursday
Language Arts- Read for 20 min
Writing – Work on your Pedro’s Journal Essay. You need to finish it tonight! It is due tomorrow!
Math: Pg. Study for math Quiz tomorrow on: Multiplying & Dividing Decimals
Finish homework math page on dividing decimals.
Concept for today: Dividing decimals
Spelling: Study for Spelling Test tomorrow
Science: “Sun Flip Book” – May take it home to work on if not finished in class… due Monday.
Social Studies: Continue to study your American Walk through parts
Friday
Remember your Pedro's Journal Essay is DUE TODAY!
Have a Save and Happy Halloween!!
Language Arts- Read for 20 min –this could be the end of our story Paul Revere
Writing – Continue working on your Pedro’s Journal Essay
Math: Pg. Study: We will finish the Math test tomorrow – It will be open journal, only 10 problems left we will review on Monday.
Homework math page-Finish written down problems (multiplication of decimals)
Spelling: Continue to study spelling words of the week
Social Studies: Continue to study your American Walk through parts
Tuesday
Language Arts- Read for 20 min
Study for a short quick Singular & Plural Possessive Quiz
Writing – Continue working on your Pedro’s Journal Essay. You should already be writing at least paragraph 3, if you need help ASK!!
Math: Pg. Math Work Book Page (WBP) ____ (will be given out Tues.)
Concept for today: Multiplying decimals
Spelling: Spelling Practice Page (PP)_____ (will be given out Tues.)
Study for spelling pre-test
Social Studies: Continue to study your American Walk through parts.
Wednesday
Language Arts- Read for 20 min
Writing – Continue working on your Pedro’s Journal Essay. You should already be writing at least paragraph 4. Once again if you need help ASK!!
Math: Pg. Math Work Book Page (WBP) ____ (will be given out Wed)
Concept for today: Dividing decimals
Spelling: Spelling Practice Page (PP)_____ (will be given out Wed.)
Social Studies: Continue to study your American Walk through parts
Thursday
Language Arts- Read for 20 min
Writing – Work on your Pedro’s Journal Essay. You need to finish it tonight! It is due tomorrow!
Math: Pg. Study for math Quiz tomorrow on: Multiplying & Dividing Decimals
Finish homework math page on dividing decimals.
Concept for today: Dividing decimals
Spelling: Study for Spelling Test tomorrow
Science: “Sun Flip Book” – May take it home to work on if not finished in class… due Monday.
Social Studies: Continue to study your American Walk through parts
Friday
Remember your Pedro's Journal Essay is DUE TODAY!
Have a Save and Happy Halloween!!
Spelling Words 10/26/09
Spelling Words Oct. 26th-Oct.30th
theater
flavor
actor
finger
mirror
mayor
powder
polar
humor
clover
anger
burglar
banner
tractor
pillar
matter
major
lunar
thunder
quarter
theater
flavor
actor
finger
mirror
mayor
powder
polar
humor
clover
anger
burglar
banner
tractor
pillar
matter
major
lunar
thunder
quarter
Thursday, October 22, 2009
New Assignment
5 Paragraph Essay
Pedro's Journal
You will need to write a 5 paragraph essay on Pedro's Journal. The assignment page will be given out on Friday Oct. 23rd. It will be due next week Friday Oct. 30th.
Remember use the handouts on how to write a paragraph and how to write a 5 paragraph essay, this will guide you if you want an "A" on your paper.
Criteria:
Write about how did Pedro's character change through his voyage with Christopher Columbus to the New World. Your essay must include examples and quotes from the book and your own reflections. You should use your journals and your graph that we kept through our reading in our class and our vocabulary charts, all these papers will help you. You must also turn in all of your Pedro's journal (the orange folder) with your essay.
Pedro's Journal
You will need to write a 5 paragraph essay on Pedro's Journal. The assignment page will be given out on Friday Oct. 23rd. It will be due next week Friday Oct. 30th.
Remember use the handouts on how to write a paragraph and how to write a 5 paragraph essay, this will guide you if you want an "A" on your paper.
Criteria:
Write about how did Pedro's character change through his voyage with Christopher Columbus to the New World. Your essay must include examples and quotes from the book and your own reflections. You should use your journals and your graph that we kept through our reading in our class and our vocabulary charts, all these papers will help you. You must also turn in all of your Pedro's journal (the orange folder) with your essay.
Homework Week of Oct -19th
Thursday Oct. 22
Math - Review for math test on Friday
You WILL BE ALLOWED to use your math journals.
Spelling -Study for spelling test
Language Arts - Review/Edit your 1st paragraph on Pedro's Journal
Math - Review for math test on Friday
You WILL BE ALLOWED to use your math journals.
Spelling -Study for spelling test
Language Arts - Review/Edit your 1st paragraph on Pedro's Journal
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Welcome to our Class Site
Dear Parents,
Many Parents have asked for a web site for our class. Well here it is!
I will try to update it daily with homework and any announcements we may have. You could also leave any messages or emails at this blog, or use the normal school web email too. That email works well because I check it many times during the day, where this email I may only check it once.
Many Parents have asked for a web site for our class. Well here it is!
I will try to update it daily with homework and any announcements we may have. You could also leave any messages or emails at this blog, or use the normal school web email too. That email works well because I check it many times during the day, where this email I may only check it once.
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