We will start back running!
We will be preparing for the CSTs starting Monday! Students will continue to have homework until the day before testing. They will not have homework during testing week.
Language Arts:
We will be working on Writing & Reviewing skills for the CST's
Math:
Review for CST's
Science:
New chapter: Matter (very important they need to know the Periodic Table)
Social Studies:
Westward Movement: We will begin our Westward Expansion simulation projects this week. This project is a big part of their grade. Most of the work will be done in class.
State Project:
Students will be giving their oral presentations for their States this week. On Monday I will give them their day and approximate time of presentation. If you would like to come in and observe you are welcome to do so.
TID & Egg Drop Project:
Monday and Tuesday we will be creating our parachutes for our eggs. We will be doing a trial run "without the eggs" on Tuesday so if anything needs to be adjusted to the project it can be done so before the actual drop on Wed. The actual
80-90 FT drop will be conducted on Wed by TID. We will be creating our projects on Monday so it is very important for all students to bring in all their materials for their projects ON MONDAY APRIL 12TH when we return from Spring Break. I will not be providing any materials. It is the student's responsibility to provide ALL materials.
If any parents would like to help I would greatly appreciate help both days (especially Tuesday, I anticipate most students will bring their supplies in on Tuesday) between 1:15 - 2:45 p.m.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Mrs. Schisnewski
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Changes in State Report Presentations
State Reports
The original plan was to have the students give the oral presentations of their state reports by the end of this week. I did not realize this was a short week and there were so many other school activities already planned for the students. We may have to wait to present the oral presentations of the state reports until we come back from Spring Break. I hope this does not break any students' hearts! If there are some absolute musts come see me and I will try to make some arrangements on Wednesday morning or Thursday at some point. Thank you for all of your understanding.
Mrs. Schisnewski
The original plan was to have the students give the oral presentations of their state reports by the end of this week. I did not realize this was a short week and there were so many other school activities already planned for the students. We may have to wait to present the oral presentations of the state reports until we come back from Spring Break. I hope this does not break any students' hearts! If there are some absolute musts come see me and I will try to make some arrangements on Wednesday morning or Thursday at some point. Thank you for all of your understanding.
Mrs. Schisnewski
Sunday, March 28, 2010
March 29th
Well it's the week before spring break!!!!!
I really think all the students (Including adults) are ready for spring break!
This week will sure fly by, but we do have a busy week!
Language Art:
We will not have any spelling words this week. We will finish up our benchmark testing and writing this week. We will also finish reading our novel "The Sign of the Beaver". The students will have a writing assignment as well as a test this week in class. They have really enjoyed the book. They will continue to have homework to read chapters throughout the week as well as illustrate in their journal.
Math:
We will be finishing up chapter 11 perimeters and areas. We will also be taking our test on that chapter this week as well. Please review perimeter and area with the students at home if possible. Their homework will be on this as well as review on fractions.
Social studies:
We will continue with Westward Movement.
State projects:
The state projects are DUE TUESDAY MARCH 30TH. The students will do their presentations on Wednesday and Thursday. If they would like to bring in something to share that is fine just remember it has to be store bought.
We also have another project coming up immediately following spring break, where I would really need and appreciate parent help. TID (Turlock Irrigation District) will be coordination a science experiment with Walnut's 5th graders. They will be creating an EGG DROP EXPERIMENT. The students need to create a "parachute" or device or protect their egg if it is dropped from several stories in height. This device needs to nestle their egg. It needs to be created by the student with items brought from home. We will be creating these "parachutes" the week we come back from spring break and DROPPING our eggs on April 14th. I will send more information on the Tuesday folders about this project, but students will need to bring their materials in this week, so that we can get started the Monday we get back.
This is where I need parent helpers. I would need parent helpers on Monday and Tuesday of the week we get back from Spring break (March 12th and March 13th) this would be in the afternoon from 1:15 to 2:30. Anybody that is willing to help is welcome. Any materials that you may have around the house that you may think may be creative to "nestle" an egg so it will survive a fall, send it on by.
One last note, we almost have enough money for our field trip to the space challenger in Atwater. If there is anybody that still has state-a-thon money that forgot to send it in and is still willing to donate it to our field trip we have until April 1st to pay for our Field trip.
Thank you again! If you have any questions please let me know. We are almost half way through our final trimester already. We are on the homestretch now. Let's make the best of it.
Mrs. Schisnewski
I really think all the students (Including adults) are ready for spring break!
This week will sure fly by, but we do have a busy week!
Language Art:
We will not have any spelling words this week. We will finish up our benchmark testing and writing this week. We will also finish reading our novel "The Sign of the Beaver". The students will have a writing assignment as well as a test this week in class. They have really enjoyed the book. They will continue to have homework to read chapters throughout the week as well as illustrate in their journal.
Math:
We will be finishing up chapter 11 perimeters and areas. We will also be taking our test on that chapter this week as well. Please review perimeter and area with the students at home if possible. Their homework will be on this as well as review on fractions.
Social studies:
We will continue with Westward Movement.
State projects:
The state projects are DUE TUESDAY MARCH 30TH. The students will do their presentations on Wednesday and Thursday. If they would like to bring in something to share that is fine just remember it has to be store bought.
We also have another project coming up immediately following spring break, where I would really need and appreciate parent help. TID (Turlock Irrigation District) will be coordination a science experiment with Walnut's 5th graders. They will be creating an EGG DROP EXPERIMENT. The students need to create a "parachute" or device or protect their egg if it is dropped from several stories in height. This device needs to nestle their egg. It needs to be created by the student with items brought from home. We will be creating these "parachutes" the week we come back from spring break and DROPPING our eggs on April 14th. I will send more information on the Tuesday folders about this project, but students will need to bring their materials in this week, so that we can get started the Monday we get back.
This is where I need parent helpers. I would need parent helpers on Monday and Tuesday of the week we get back from Spring break (March 12th and March 13th) this would be in the afternoon from 1:15 to 2:30. Anybody that is willing to help is welcome. Any materials that you may have around the house that you may think may be creative to "nestle" an egg so it will survive a fall, send it on by.
One last note, we almost have enough money for our field trip to the space challenger in Atwater. If there is anybody that still has state-a-thon money that forgot to send it in and is still willing to donate it to our field trip we have until April 1st to pay for our Field trip.
Thank you again! If you have any questions please let me know. We are almost half way through our final trimester already. We are on the homestretch now. Let's make the best of it.
Mrs. Schisnewski
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Week of March 22nd
We had a busy week last week!
Language Arts:
We started reading the new novel: Sign of the Beaver. The students are really enjoying this new novel. They are having homework on a daily basis of reading one or two chapter a night plus illustrating these chapters in their journals. In addition to the readings they will have one writing assignment a week as a homework assignment pertaining to the novel. The rest of the assignments with the novel will be in class. There will be vocabulary words assigned as we go through the chapters.
Spelling:
This week will be the last week for spelling words for a while due to Spring break, then due to CST testing. They will still be responsible for spelling in their regular writing and that is how their spelling grade will be determined.
Math:
We finished chapter 10. Most students enjoyed the geometrical project for the chapter. We will start chapter 11 this week. They have daily homework from their lessons in addition to lessons we are reviewing on fractions and other concepts getting ready for our testing. So many nights they may have 2 math pages for homework.
Science:
We finished our chapter on the Human Body (which the students enjoyed) this last week. We will start matter this coming week.
Social Studies:
We will continue learning about Westward Movement.
State Projects:
Many students turned in their rough drafts of their research and bibliography information on Tuesday and Friday of this week like is was due. There were still some that did not turn it in so I was unable to check and make sure it is being completed correctly. I do have a sample board in class if anybody is interested in looking at an example of a finished product. These projects are due on March 30th and NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. The student's oral presentations will be done on April 1st and 2nd. If the students would like to bring something to share with the class that goes along with their state please let me know prior to their presentation so that I may make arrangements.
I have linked a site where you are able to download a map of each US state to help the students draw their state map.
P.E.
This week and next week we will be testing our students on their physical testing. They are required to run a mile. Please ensure they wear comfortable shoes for running.
If you have any questions please email me, stop by or call me.
Mrs. Schisnewksi
Language Arts:
We started reading the new novel: Sign of the Beaver. The students are really enjoying this new novel. They are having homework on a daily basis of reading one or two chapter a night plus illustrating these chapters in their journals. In addition to the readings they will have one writing assignment a week as a homework assignment pertaining to the novel. The rest of the assignments with the novel will be in class. There will be vocabulary words assigned as we go through the chapters.
Spelling:
This week will be the last week for spelling words for a while due to Spring break, then due to CST testing. They will still be responsible for spelling in their regular writing and that is how their spelling grade will be determined.
Math:
We finished chapter 10. Most students enjoyed the geometrical project for the chapter. We will start chapter 11 this week. They have daily homework from their lessons in addition to lessons we are reviewing on fractions and other concepts getting ready for our testing. So many nights they may have 2 math pages for homework.
Science:
We finished our chapter on the Human Body (which the students enjoyed) this last week. We will start matter this coming week.
Social Studies:
We will continue learning about Westward Movement.
State Projects:
Many students turned in their rough drafts of their research and bibliography information on Tuesday and Friday of this week like is was due. There were still some that did not turn it in so I was unable to check and make sure it is being completed correctly. I do have a sample board in class if anybody is interested in looking at an example of a finished product. These projects are due on March 30th and NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. The student's oral presentations will be done on April 1st and 2nd. If the students would like to bring something to share with the class that goes along with their state please let me know prior to their presentation so that I may make arrangements.
I have linked a site where you are able to download a map of each US state to help the students draw their state map.
P.E.
This week and next week we will be testing our students on their physical testing. They are required to run a mile. Please ensure they wear comfortable shoes for running.
If you have any questions please email me, stop by or call me.
Mrs. Schisnewksi
Spelling Words March 22nd
liberties
victories
countries
spied
enemies
armies
scariest
dirtier
happiness
abilities
pitied
ladies
busier
duties
lilies
worthiness
tiniest
emptiness
replies
dizziness
unified
levied
colonies
loveliest
strategies
victories
countries
spied
enemies
armies
scariest
dirtier
happiness
abilities
pitied
ladies
busier
duties
lilies
worthiness
tiniest
emptiness
replies
dizziness
unified
levied
colonies
loveliest
strategies
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Rubric for Math Project Chapter 10
Geometry Project
Due: ____________
Directions: This will be an in-class project. Students will complete the project as described below as the final geometry assignment for Chapter 10.
Guidelines:
• Required geometric figures-
• 3 triangles – 1 equilateral, 1 scalene, 1 isosceles
• 4 different quadrilaterals – either a square or rectangle, 1 parallelogram, 1 rhombus, 1 trapezoid.
• 1 set of parallel lines – drawn in color
• 1 set of perpendicular lines – drawn in color
• 2 overlapping circles
After drawing the required figures diagonal lines will be drawn to create a “checkerboard” pattern. Students are to use a black felt-tipped marker to finish the checkerboard. The only color in the drawing is the parallel and perpendicular lines.
Rubric:
Triangles: _____/15
Quadrilaterals: _____/20
Parallel Lines: _____/5
Perpendicular Lines: _____/5
Overlapping Circles: _____/10
Neatness: _____/5
Student Name: ______________________________________
Parent Signature: ____________________________________
Due: ____________
Directions: This will be an in-class project. Students will complete the project as described below as the final geometry assignment for Chapter 10.
Guidelines:
• Required geometric figures-
• 3 triangles – 1 equilateral, 1 scalene, 1 isosceles
• 4 different quadrilaterals – either a square or rectangle, 1 parallelogram, 1 rhombus, 1 trapezoid.
• 1 set of parallel lines – drawn in color
• 1 set of perpendicular lines – drawn in color
• 2 overlapping circles
After drawing the required figures diagonal lines will be drawn to create a “checkerboard” pattern. Students are to use a black felt-tipped marker to finish the checkerboard. The only color in the drawing is the parallel and perpendicular lines.
Rubric:
Triangles: _____/15
Quadrilaterals: _____/20
Parallel Lines: _____/5
Perpendicular Lines: _____/5
Overlapping Circles: _____/10
Neatness: _____/5
Student Name: ______________________________________
Parent Signature: ____________________________________
Spelling Words March 15th
mountain
measure
treasure
vulture
culture
feature
fountain
furniture
creature
pleasure
captain
mixture
future
luncheon
adventure
departure
moisture
leisure
surgeon
architecture
lecture
texture
curtain
villain
pasture
measure
treasure
vulture
culture
feature
fountain
furniture
creature
pleasure
captain
mixture
future
luncheon
adventure
departure
moisture
leisure
surgeon
architecture
lecture
texture
curtain
villain
pasture
March 15th
Here is this week's tentative schedule:
Language Arts:
We will finish up Pioneer Girl in our anthology. Our test will be Tuesday. Students will need to write the entire definition to their vocabulary words so they need to know their words. They will also receive a study guide on Monday. They can take home their anthology, vocab words, and study guide home on Monday to study.
Tuesday we will start a new novel, "The Sign of the Beaver". This novel will be read in class. Most of the writing and the assignments will be done in class. However if the students wish they may take it home to reread the chapters at home to help them with comprehension. There will be vocabulary, comprehension questions, writing, oral discussion questions, and an in class project they will be completing. If they do not finish in class they could take these assignments home to complete. This novel will take several weeks to complete we are looking probably up to spring break.
We will continue with regular spelling words this week and next week.
Math:
We finished chapter 10. However instead of a chapter test the students will have an in class chapter project to complete. I will send home the rubric on Tuesday so that all of you may take a look at it. They began a rough draft of the project on Friday. It will be an in class project, they will have two days to complete it. It will be due on Thursday. I will also post the rubric.
We will start chapter 11 this week. It will be on perimeter and area.
Social Studies:
Not much has changed we are still on the same topic: Westward Movement.
I hope the State Reports are going well. The first part of the written portion is due this Tuesday the 16th. Make sure the students have been working on their projects at home and are ready to turn in their parts.
Science:
Our dissection went very well. We had a few students that stepped "outside" for fresh air, but for the most part the students enjoyed looking at the hearts and kidney. We will finish writing our paragraphs and start our next chapter on Matter in science.
P.E.
We have started our physical fitness testing. We will complete it before spring break. The students will have three tries to run the mile and do the required fitness exercises.
If you have any other questions please stop by, email me or call me. Thank you, Mrs. Schisnewski
Language Arts:
We will finish up Pioneer Girl in our anthology. Our test will be Tuesday. Students will need to write the entire definition to their vocabulary words so they need to know their words. They will also receive a study guide on Monday. They can take home their anthology, vocab words, and study guide home on Monday to study.
Tuesday we will start a new novel, "The Sign of the Beaver". This novel will be read in class. Most of the writing and the assignments will be done in class. However if the students wish they may take it home to reread the chapters at home to help them with comprehension. There will be vocabulary, comprehension questions, writing, oral discussion questions, and an in class project they will be completing. If they do not finish in class they could take these assignments home to complete. This novel will take several weeks to complete we are looking probably up to spring break.
We will continue with regular spelling words this week and next week.
Math:
We finished chapter 10. However instead of a chapter test the students will have an in class chapter project to complete. I will send home the rubric on Tuesday so that all of you may take a look at it. They began a rough draft of the project on Friday. It will be an in class project, they will have two days to complete it. It will be due on Thursday. I will also post the rubric.
We will start chapter 11 this week. It will be on perimeter and area.
Social Studies:
Not much has changed we are still on the same topic: Westward Movement.
I hope the State Reports are going well. The first part of the written portion is due this Tuesday the 16th. Make sure the students have been working on their projects at home and are ready to turn in their parts.
Science:
Our dissection went very well. We had a few students that stepped "outside" for fresh air, but for the most part the students enjoyed looking at the hearts and kidney. We will finish writing our paragraphs and start our next chapter on Matter in science.
P.E.
We have started our physical fitness testing. We will complete it before spring break. The students will have three tries to run the mile and do the required fitness exercises.
If you have any other questions please stop by, email me or call me. Thank you, Mrs. Schisnewski
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Spelling & Vocabulary Words March 8th
Spelling Words for Week of March 8th
dozen
justice
voyage
ashamed
forbid
program
native
message
language
respond
destroy
service
notice
relative
distance
adapt
carrot
discourage
knowledge
cooperative
captive
apprentice
spinach
somber
solid
Vocabulary words & Definitions for story: Pioneer Girl
claim- a piece of land claimed by a settler
convinced: caused to believe
discouraged: in low spirits and without hope
fertile: rich in material needed to grow healthy plants
heifer: a young cow
homestead: a farmhouse, its buildings, and the land it sits on
immigrants: people who leave their native country to settle in another country
prairie: a large area of flat or rolling grassland
sod: a chunk of grassy soil held together by matted roots
memoir: an account of the personal experiences of its author
dozen
justice
voyage
ashamed
forbid
program
native
message
language
respond
destroy
service
notice
relative
distance
adapt
carrot
discourage
knowledge
cooperative
captive
apprentice
spinach
somber
solid
Vocabulary words & Definitions for story: Pioneer Girl
claim- a piece of land claimed by a settler
convinced: caused to believe
discouraged: in low spirits and without hope
fertile: rich in material needed to grow healthy plants
heifer: a young cow
homestead: a farmhouse, its buildings, and the land it sits on
immigrants: people who leave their native country to settle in another country
prairie: a large area of flat or rolling grassland
sod: a chunk of grassy soil held together by matted roots
memoir: an account of the personal experiences of its author
March 8th
Students are working very hard this 3rd trimester! I am proud of them. Many of them are showing improvement in their reading and are showing more responsibility in their work! Great for them!
This is what will happen this week:
Language Arts:
This week we will start a new story in our anthology series: Pioneer Girl. Remind students they not only have to reread the story sot they are prepared prior to the test but also review the vocabulary words that go along with the story. Many of them forget to do this. I will post them this week. They will have homework pages from their practice book and pages they do not finish in class will also be homework.
Math:
We will be continuing chapter 10 this week. I anticipate we may finish by Friday if the students grasp all the concepts. We will have the Chapter 10 test next Tuesday March 16th. They seem to be doing very well. There will be a quiz on Tuesday (angles, degrees & lines) they will also have a math vocabulary quiz prior to the final chapter test. They should all have these vocabulary definitions written down in their math journals to study prior to the quiz.
Spelling:
I think some students forgot or got out of the routine of spelling test. Remind students to study for the practice tests on Wednesday and the final tests on Friday. If they receive 100% on Wednesday they do not need to retake the test on Friday.
Science:
We are almost finished with chapter 3-Human Body. We should be finished by next week. This week we will have one more guest speaker (Mr. Roberts) on Monday. Also on Friday we will be dissecting hearts and kidneys. Wish us luck!!!
Social Studies:
We are beginning our studies on Westward Movement. It will be a slow process and will continue well into April.
State Projects:
There have been a few questions on the state projects. If you would like to see a sample stop by any time and I have a sample in the class. Also most of the writing will be turned in on the pages that were given out and the due dates. The board itself will not have much writing except for the biography portion of the project. I want the students to think creatively and how they would be able to present this information to the class visually. They may label their drawings, write one or two sentences about their drawings. Think about how to relate the information they have gathered.
State-a-thon:
Thank you so much for all those families who were able to donate/contribute to our state-a-thon fund-raiser. We were able to raise almost 1/2 of the amount needed for our field trip. If you forgot or would still like to send in your state-a-thon donation/contribution money it is not too late to do so. We have until the end of March. We are still trying to see about funding for our trip.
Report Cards:
Report cards will go home on Tuesday. If you would like to meet to discuss them please call or email me to set up a time. I would be glad to meet with you.
Mrs. Schisnewski
This is what will happen this week:
Language Arts:
This week we will start a new story in our anthology series: Pioneer Girl. Remind students they not only have to reread the story sot they are prepared prior to the test but also review the vocabulary words that go along with the story. Many of them forget to do this. I will post them this week. They will have homework pages from their practice book and pages they do not finish in class will also be homework.
Math:
We will be continuing chapter 10 this week. I anticipate we may finish by Friday if the students grasp all the concepts. We will have the Chapter 10 test next Tuesday March 16th. They seem to be doing very well. There will be a quiz on Tuesday (angles, degrees & lines) they will also have a math vocabulary quiz prior to the final chapter test. They should all have these vocabulary definitions written down in their math journals to study prior to the quiz.
Spelling:
I think some students forgot or got out of the routine of spelling test. Remind students to study for the practice tests on Wednesday and the final tests on Friday. If they receive 100% on Wednesday they do not need to retake the test on Friday.
Science:
We are almost finished with chapter 3-Human Body. We should be finished by next week. This week we will have one more guest speaker (Mr. Roberts) on Monday. Also on Friday we will be dissecting hearts and kidneys. Wish us luck!!!
Social Studies:
We are beginning our studies on Westward Movement. It will be a slow process and will continue well into April.
State Projects:
There have been a few questions on the state projects. If you would like to see a sample stop by any time and I have a sample in the class. Also most of the writing will be turned in on the pages that were given out and the due dates. The board itself will not have much writing except for the biography portion of the project. I want the students to think creatively and how they would be able to present this information to the class visually. They may label their drawings, write one or two sentences about their drawings. Think about how to relate the information they have gathered.
State-a-thon:
Thank you so much for all those families who were able to donate/contribute to our state-a-thon fund-raiser. We were able to raise almost 1/2 of the amount needed for our field trip. If you forgot or would still like to send in your state-a-thon donation/contribution money it is not too late to do so. We have until the end of March. We are still trying to see about funding for our trip.
Report Cards:
Report cards will go home on Tuesday. If you would like to meet to discuss them please call or email me to set up a time. I would be glad to meet with you.
Mrs. Schisnewski
Friday, February 26, 2010
Spelling Words March 1st - 5th
Spelling Words March 1st - March 5th
unable
discover
report
disaster
unaware
remind
televise
television
inspect
inspection
react
reaction
tense
tension
correct
correction
promote
promotion
express
expression
inquiry
unnecessary
responsible
except
exception
****Remember 5 of the words will be used in a dictation sentence!!
unable
discover
report
disaster
unaware
remind
televise
television
inspect
inspection
react
reaction
tense
tension
correct
correction
promote
promotion
express
expression
inquiry
unnecessary
responsible
except
exception
****Remember 5 of the words will be used in a dictation sentence!!
March 1st
We are starting several new things this month:
Language Arts:
A new theme in our reading series "One Land Many Trails". This will tie in nicely with our social studies. We will go back to our old way of doing weekly spelling words. Just like we did prior to learning the states and capitals. This will start on Monday.
We will be reading one story from their anthology a week and they will have a test on Friday. We will do this for the next two or three weeks. We will also start another chapter book in class the middle of March that will go along with our Social Studies topic "The Sign of the Beaver". The students will also be required to do a writing essay on this book.
Social Studies:
We will begin talking about the Westward Movement. This will continue through the month of March and April. It will conclude with a play the first week of May.
The students also have been given their states for their home research projects. I will hand out the guidelines and rubric on Tuesday so it will go out with the Tuesday folder. Please sign the guideline and return the top page to class with the Tuesday folder. The students will be able to check out a state book from the school library in the next few weeks. They will however need to do the research at home along with the project.
Math:
We will also start Chapter 10 in our math books dealing with angles, identifying, measuring and drawing angles, triangles and quadrilaterals.
Science:
We will continue to learn about the Human Body. This will continue for a few more weeks until we wrap up this chapter. Thank you to Mrs. Bassi for coming and sharing your knowledge with our students! They really enjoyed learning about the digestive system and surgeries.
If there are any other parents that would love to come and share any special talents or hobbies with our students please me know. We would love to have you!
Homework
I know I have not been posting exact homework on this blog. My homework changes often due to how the students are learning on a daily basis. If the majority of the students are not understanding a concept I will not assign that specific homework. There are a few nights the students may not have a given homework, however they ALWAYS HAVE 20-30 MINUTES OF NIGHTLY READING they should be doing at home. In addition they usually have:
**one math page
**plus one additional assignment (spelling, grammar, science, etc)
**on occasions if they do not finish a class assignment
(they must take it home to finish and return the next day)
I hope this helps you to keep track on homework. All students should be writing down their homework assignments on the agendas.
Should you have any questions please stop by.
Mrs. Schisnewski
Language Arts:
A new theme in our reading series "One Land Many Trails". This will tie in nicely with our social studies. We will go back to our old way of doing weekly spelling words. Just like we did prior to learning the states and capitals. This will start on Monday.
We will be reading one story from their anthology a week and they will have a test on Friday. We will do this for the next two or three weeks. We will also start another chapter book in class the middle of March that will go along with our Social Studies topic "The Sign of the Beaver". The students will also be required to do a writing essay on this book.
Social Studies:
We will begin talking about the Westward Movement. This will continue through the month of March and April. It will conclude with a play the first week of May.
The students also have been given their states for their home research projects. I will hand out the guidelines and rubric on Tuesday so it will go out with the Tuesday folder. Please sign the guideline and return the top page to class with the Tuesday folder. The students will be able to check out a state book from the school library in the next few weeks. They will however need to do the research at home along with the project.
Math:
We will also start Chapter 10 in our math books dealing with angles, identifying, measuring and drawing angles, triangles and quadrilaterals.
Science:
We will continue to learn about the Human Body. This will continue for a few more weeks until we wrap up this chapter. Thank you to Mrs. Bassi for coming and sharing your knowledge with our students! They really enjoyed learning about the digestive system and surgeries.
If there are any other parents that would love to come and share any special talents or hobbies with our students please me know. We would love to have you!
Homework
I know I have not been posting exact homework on this blog. My homework changes often due to how the students are learning on a daily basis. If the majority of the students are not understanding a concept I will not assign that specific homework. There are a few nights the students may not have a given homework, however they ALWAYS HAVE 20-30 MINUTES OF NIGHTLY READING they should be doing at home. In addition they usually have:
**one math page
**plus one additional assignment (spelling, grammar, science, etc)
**on occasions if they do not finish a class assignment
(they must take it home to finish and return the next day)
I hope this helps you to keep track on homework. All students should be writing down their homework assignments on the agendas.
Should you have any questions please stop by.
Mrs. Schisnewski
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