Dear Parents,

I hope you enjoyed the recent new snow... burrr, but soooo beautiful!

The kiddos will be focusing on some fun science concepts this week. Ask them about forces and motion, and speed.  

Friday, we will have a small in-class holiday celebration beginning at 10:30 with snacks and a book exchange.  Students who wish to participate in the book exchange should bring a wrapped book from home - I'm hoping the book is a used, much enjoyed book that the student is willing to pass on.  If you must purchase a new book, please don't spend more than $5.  Thanks!  Following our book exchange, we will watch a movie (Elf) with 3rd grade.  

Please JOIN us for a whole-school sing along beginning at 12:30.  See you there!

Happy Holidays.  

Monday, December 14

[] Math HL 3-4 and 3-6

[] Study 8s table - quiz Friday

[] Read answer Qs:  Trouble in the Amazon

[] Bring wrapped book for Friday gift exchange

Thank you for all the food donations!
Don't forget, there's a Snowball DANCE tonight, beginning at 5:30.  4th grade is invited - and they're very excited.
Enjoy your weekend... maybe some snow?

Homework

Friday, Dec. 11

[] Math equivalent fractions page

[] Study 7's table - Quiz Monday

[] WW Review Exercise #4 - Test Monday

Homework

Friday, Dec. 4

[] Math HL 3-3

[] Math page 109, Lesson 3-3 handout

[]Read, Answer Qs:  Mammoth Fossil Found

[] study square products 1-10 and 6's. 

*Remember to bring food donations for the Taos Feeds Taos food drive! Thanks!

Monday, November 30

[] Math HL 3-2

[] study square products 1-10 and 6's.  Quiz Friday

[] study spelling words - when to drop final 'e' - quiz friday

[] Scholastic Orders due

[] Celebration of Learning, Friday 11-noon, everyone welcome!

Homework

Monday, November 23

[] Math study square products 1-10. Quiz tomorrow

[] Read/answer Qs:  The Eco Pyramid

Wow! The New Mexico animal projects are really coming along nicely! And we paper mached today too - ask your student how it's going.  Ask them how to log on to their Google Account and have them show you what they've done so far.

Reminder - No school next Wed-Friday - Thanksgiving Break.

Happy Friday!
-Kelly
Homework:

Friday, November 20

[] Math HL 3-1

[] WW Review Exercise #3; Test Monday

[] Research/work on your animal project.  Save all work to your Google account (docs).

[] Practice square products facts - Quiz Tuesday!

Monday, November 16

[] Math HL 2-14 - family letter

[] Fraction Worksheets

[] Memorize square products - quiz Friday

[] Read and Answer Qs: Food Chain

[] Lexiacore5.com

Homework

Friday, November 13

[] Math HL 2-13

[] Research your NM animal and bring in at least 1 article from the internet, a book or magazine.

[] Sell Art cards and truffles

[] Turn in your winter activity forms

Dear Parents,

Homework this week:

[] Math HL 2-12

[] Math Unit 2 Cumulative Assessment (practice for TEST Friday)

[] Lexiacore5.com 30 minutes

[] All unfinished math journal pages

[] ART supplies by Tuesday - wire hangers, newspaper, plastic grocery bags

No School on Wednesday: No School Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Winter Sports Program: Winter Sports surveys should have already been turned in! Please turn yours in as soon as possible if you have not. All enrollment forms and payments are due Friday, Nov. 20.

Art Card Orders: Art card orders went home today. Check your child’s homework folder! Orders are due Friday, Nov. 20.Orders will be available for pick up Monday, Dec. 7. These would make a great gift to family members!

Truffle Orders: Truffle orders will be going home this week. Orders are due Friday, Nov. 20. Orders will be available for pick up Monday, Dec. 7.

Celebration of Learning: Our class Celebration of Learning will be Friday, Dec. 4 at 11am. Please note this date and time - it is different than the one stated in the recent November Newsletter sent out by Ms. Michele today. All parents and family members are invited to attend!

Parent Volunteer’s Needed: Truffle making day is Saturday, Dec. 5. Parent volunteers are needed to work 9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm. Additionally, volunteers are needed to sell extra truffles at Cid’s Food Market and fold and package art cards. Please see the front office if you are able to help with any of these events!

Thanks!

Kelly

Weekend Homework: 

[] Math HL 2-10, 2-11

[] Spelling: write each spelling word 5 times; study for spelling test Monday

spelling list link:

https://docs.google.com/a/anansi.acstaos.org/document/d/1yTpacahkNDXmpyAEmQlWFnI6wIaXx_tS_DoAUayvvJc/edit?usp=sharing

[] Finish NM Reptiles article if not completed in class

[] catch up on unfinished math journal pages

[] BRING in ART supplies by Tuesday:  wire hangars, plastic grocery bags, newspaper. 

Dear Parents,

Happy post-Halloween... glad you survived it!

Please remember to get your winter sports program forms into the office by the end of the week. 

Homework for Monday, November 2

[] Math HL 2-9

[] Read NM Birds, Answer Qs and highlight interesting facts

[] Lexiacore5.com  30 minutes

November Snack Calendar has been posted! Check it out.

Homework

Thursday, October 29

[] Math HL 2-8

[] Wordly Wise Review Ex. #2; Test Monday

[] Venn Diagram: compare and contrast 2 stories from Jr. Great Books

Happy Safe Halloween!

Hello Parents,

I'm still looking for a few extra parents to help us with the Print Making Workshop this Wednesday from 9-noon.  Let me know if you're interested. Thanks

This week's Homework

Monday, October 26

[] Math worksheet:  How Much More Story Cards - choose 6

[] Read, Ancient Village at Stonehenge and answer Qs.

[] Lexiacore5.com 30 minutes

Dear Parents,

Thank you for helping us have a fabulous trip to Las Golondrinas yesterday! It was a fantastic day filled with the curious and the beautiful, amazing sights, sounds and demonstrations.  

Next week:  Please remember parent-teacher conferences are Friday, Oct. 30th.  You can view the conference schedule at:  https://docs.google.com/a/anansi.acstaos.org/document/d/1IJfyD4rsKDdlwPbucVM-uyVaZJWVG5-3aQOe0EzC6_M/edit?usp=sharing

WED: field trip!  We will be attending a print making workshop held at the Stables Art gallery from 9-noon. We will eat a sack lunch in the park  and then possibly visit some Day of the Dead installations at the Taos Inn or the Harwood Museum and return to the school by 2pm.  Pick up is normal, beginning at 3:30.  

THURS:  Halloween party!  Dressing begins at 1pm, K-5th grade parade from 1:30-2pm. Classroom party from 2-3pm, clean up and dismissal thereafter.  I'm still looking for volunteers to help me plan activities and make tasty (but healthy) treats for this party. 

FRIDAY:  NO SCHOOL - Parent Teacher Conferences. 

Homework for Friday, October 23

[] Math HL 2-7

[] Read, What's the big idea about Water? and complete Top Down organizer

[] sign and return field trip permission slip to Prink Making workshop - for Wed. 10/28

Homework

Tuesday October 20

[] Math HL 2-6

[] Read and Answer Qs: Ecosystem of the Forest

[] Lexiacore5.com  30 minutes

[] Library books due Wed.

[] Field Trip THIS Thursday: Las Golondrinas. Bring Sack lunch. 

Homework

Friday, October 16

[] Math HL 2-4 & 2-5

[] Complete spelling Butterfly and study word list - test Tuesday. 

Hello Parents,
Happy wonderful fall weather, no?! Wow!  I hope you enjoyed your weekend.
[]  This week our plant experiment is beginning to show signs of life.  Ask your student what he/she has observed and what variable they are investigating.
[]  We will be starting our spelling unit about prefixes and suffixes.  The test will be early next week - look for a spelling list to come home over the weekend.
[]  Next Thursday, October 22, we will be heading down to Santa Fe to visit the historic Rancho de las Golondrinas.  This trip will help bring New Mexico history alive for the kids and should be a fun, interactive day.  If you would like to join us on this trip, please drop me an email.  I have 1 parent volunteer chaperon already, and I'm looking for 2 more to help us.  Students will need to bring a sack lunch.
[] Parent-teacher conferences are Friday, October 29th, all day.  Please stop by the classroom to sign up or drop me an email and I will sign you up in an available spot.
[]  Please remember to send snacks that are already prepared.  I do not have knives, plates or other kitchen items in class.  Also, our 'back up snack' drawer is getting low.  If you have forgotten to send a snack in the past, please send us a back up snack that I can save for the next time someone forgets. Many thanks,
Kelly

Homework

Monday, October 12

[] Math- area practice sheet

[] practice Rocket Math = return page with parent signature

[] Lexiacore5.com - 30 minutes at home

[] Las Golondrinas permission slip for Oct. 22 field trip

Homwork

Friday, October 9

[] Math - HL - 1-14 (for parents)

[] Math HL 2-2 area

[] Math HL 2-3 factors

Homework

Monday, October 5

[] Math - Sq. number bracelets

[] Wordly Wise Review Exercise #1; Test Thurs. 10/8

Word lists and definitions can be accessed via wordlywise3000.com

[]  Plant Puzzle, read and answer Qs

[]  Read and Sign Technology Acceptable Use Policy for Students - return signature page to school

Reminders:  

[] School picture orders due Wed. 10/7

[] Come support Anansi's request for Charter Renewal at the Taos Board Mtg this Tuesday, 10/6, 6pm.

Homework

Monday, September 28

[] Math Perimeter worksheet

[] Lexiacore5.com for 30 minutes

[] NO SCHOOL this Wednesday, San Geronimo Day

Thursday, September 24

[] Math HL 1-13

[] Math Unit Review (Test next week)

[] Complete all blue tabbed pages in student math journal

Reminder - No School Tomorrow - 9/25, Teacher-in service.

Homework

Monday, September 21

[] Math HL 1-12, and extra worksheet: lines, rays & segments

[] Lexiacore5.com for 30 minutes at home this week

*Reminders:

[] Scholastic ORDERS are due no later than Thurs. 9/24. You may order on line.

[]NO SCHOOL next Friday, 9/25 - teacher in-service.

Dear Parents,

Thank YOU for coming to view all your child's hard work last night and then staying to listen to me talk about the wonders of 4th grade.  I felt very supported by your smiles and encouraging nods as I talked.  I hope I have answered most of your questions... but if not, feel free to send me an email or drop by class.  I enjoy hearing from you!

If you're at all interested in the Renaissance Fair this weekend at Las Golondrinas, please check out their website.  It looks very cool and will tie in nicely with our study of Medieval Times in May.  http://www.sfrenfair.org/

Have a lovely weekend!

Cheers,

Kelly

Homework:

Friday, September 18

*Math H.L. 1-11

*Study Rocket Multiplication - parents sign it and then return it to Monday homework In-box for credit. 

*Reminders: 

[] Renaissance Fair at Las Golondrinas this weekend!

[] Picture Re-takes are Monday, 9/21

[] Scholastic ORDERS are due no later than Thurs. 9/24.  You may order on line. 

[]NO SCHOOL next Friday, 9/25 - teacher in-service.

Monday, September 14

*Math H.L. 1-9, 1-10

*Literature Response Log (4)

*Bring photo or image for Bio Poems by Thurs.

*Study multiplication facts

*Reminder:  Back to School Night this Thursday, 5:30 - 6:30.

Homework

Friday, September 11

*Math H.L. 1-7, 1-8

*Study multiplication facts

Tuesday, September 8

*Math H.L. 1-5 and 1-6

*Math 31 - Checking using inverse operations

*Literature Response Log - students should have 3 entries completed by Friday. Complete sentences with ending punctuation please

Heads - up: Pictures will be taken this Friday! 

Hello Parents,

The students are doing great and learning a lot! Ask them about their amygdalas, cloud types and how to round numbers to a specific place value!  Also, please look through their homework folders this weekend - they have 2 math Home Links to complete, and some math journal pages to complete if they didn't finish in class over the past 2 weeks.  The journal pages will have a blue sticky note on them.  When the child returns the math journal to school, I will remove the sticky note IF and WHEN the page is complete.

Also, when students are absent from school, please look for their make-up work in their mail cubby, just inside the classroom door, to the right.  Students are expected to complete the work they missed due to illness, doctor appointments or other acts of nature and life.  Many thanks!

 Hope everyone enjoys the long weekend ahead!
Cheers,
-Kelly

Monday, August 31

*math Home link 1.2

*Math subtraction & addition 1.8

*Literature Response Logs (they need 4 entries by Friday.  Complete sentences required.)

Dear parents,

Yet another great week of learning and getting used to the routine of school!  Ask your child about the kids from Wayside School, or how to play multiplication Poker!
Reminder - MAP testing will begin next week on Monday. We will begin with the reading assessment.

Homework this weekend:

* 4 square addition worksheet

*  Practice Rocket math test

*  Finish writing Bio Poem in cursive

*  Have parents sign library permission form

____

Extra Credit:  bring in facts about the brain

Monday, August 24

*Math Place Value review sheet

*Teach someone at home a multiplication game (War; poker, rocket math, or flash cards)

*Finish Bio Poem if not finished in class

Dear parents,
What a fantastic bunch of kiddos you have!  I'm really enjoying getting to know these new 4th graders.  They've shown me this week that they work well together and really enjoy creative activities.  Thank you for making sure all the classroom supplies came in this week... and the snacks have been delicious.

Have a lovely weekend.  Just 1 math worksheet this weekend to look for in the Homework Folder.  Cheers!
-Kelly

Homework: 8/21

Math Home Link 1.1

*Join us for the hike to William's Lake tomorrow! Meet at the Bavarian, 10:30. See you there!

8/17/15

Dear Parents,

Wow – it’s already that time of year again!  Welcome back to Anansi Charter School! I am honored and excited for the opportunity to work your child.  By partnering together, we will be able to inspire and support your child’s success and create yet another fabulous school year!

I’d like to introduce myself.  I moved to Taos in 1989 and began teaching over 15 years ago.   I have taught 3^rd grade through High School with specific emphasis in Science and Mathematics.  I’ve also taught abroad, including 2 years in Ecuador teaching 4^th grade.  I am blessed with a beautiful family with whom I rock climb, ski and garden.  My 8 year old daughter Sophie also attends Anansi.  It’s been a win-win situation for this working mommy!

During the upcoming year, your student and I will build upon the learning they gained last year.  Mathematics will emphasize multiplication and division, fractions and problem solving; Language arts will include guided literature analysis, writing, vocabulary development, grammar and spelling; Social studies will focus on New Mexico while Science will explore the human body, forces and motion, earth’s materials, chemistry, and weather.  Homework will be given on a regular basis and enriching projects will be sent home throughout the year.

Anansi Charter encourages open communication between home and school.  If you need to speak with me, please do not hesitate to approach me.  I am available most afternoons after school for a brief check-in.  However, in the mornings I am less available as I’m busy preparing for the day’s learning.  If you desire a longer meeting, we can schedule an appointment.  My email is kfarewell@anansi.acstaos.org and I check it regularly.   I have also created a class BLOG where information will be posted about our 4^th grade class activities, snack calendars and homework.  Check it out at www.anansi4thgrade.blogspot.com. 

Thank you for your support. This year is going to be a blast!

With gratitude,

Kelly Farewell  (Aka Miss Kelly)

August 15, 2015

Hello my esteemed veteran 4th grade parents, 
I am sending you this last Blog so you can 'unsubscribe' from our mailing list.  I don't seem to be able to take you off my mailing list from this end.  
Have a FANTASTIC new year in 5th grade! 
Cheers,
Kelly

Dear Parents,

•  Please come to our ancient Egypt Celebration of Learning this Thursday from 2-3pm.  The kids have been working very hard and their projects are fantastic!

• Friday's rock climbing trip:  I have sent home a packing list for the trip.  Please be sure your child has the items I've asked them to pack, especially a LUNCH and rain gear.  We plan to return to Anansi between 4-5pm... I'll make the final decision about time of return that morning depending upon the most recent weather report. I will have Karina call all parents to let you know the pick up time. If you cannot pick up your child until 5pm, there will be aftercare available.  

• Come meet and greet the new 5th grade teacher - Ms. Eva, tomorrow night at 5:30. Parents and students encouraged to attend.

• No homework this week! Whahoooo!

Cheers,
Kelly

Check List for Rock Climbing Trip   May 22

____ Water Bottle

____ Comfortable shoes

____ Sunscreen

____ Sun hat

____ Sweater or warm layer

____ Jacket (rain, warmth)

____ SACK LUNCH

____ Day Pack or book bag                   

Please… NO electronic games or other electronic devices.  They are not welcome on this adventure – that includes ipods!

Dear Parents,

Happy End of the Year!  The kids have been working hard to wrap up their projects about ancient Egypt.  It's been a busy fun-filled week.  

Next week the projects are due on Tuesday.  Then on Thursday, we will have a small celebration of learning to share our projects, from 2-3pm.  We'd love it if you could come. Friday morning we will go on our Field Trip, leaving at 8:30 from the school.  I will send out a reminder early next week and a list of what to pack for our day's adventure.

Have a great LONG weekend! 

Cheers,

Kelly

Homework

Friday May 15

WW Review Exercise #12; TEST Tuesday

Final Egypt projects due Tuesday

**Celebration of learning Thursday, May 21, 2-3pm.  All welcome!

**Reminder - no more school lunches provided for the remainder of the year

Homework 

Monday, May 11

Math S.L 8.4

Write 10 sentences using WW Unit 12 words, and underline prepositions used in the sentence. 

Soc. Studies: work on Egypt projects

Homework Friday May 8th

Math S.L 8.3

LA:  WW Mid-term test - OPEN book assignment

LA:  Author's Purpose

Soc. Studies:  work on Egypt projects

Homework Monday May 4th

Math S.L 8.2

WW Lesson 11 Review Exercise - Test Friday!

Field Trip permission forms due Friday.

J 4^th Grade May Newsletter J

Happy Spring everyone and Happy countdown to summer!  Hold on tight, these last few weeks of school will be a fast ride!

Ancient Egypt projects:  Our study of ancient Egypt will culminate with student-chosen projects.  I have attached a copy of the possible projects (with rubrics) for your information.  Students must decide upon a projec t by next week.  They will be given 5 class periods  in support of completion of the project, however, the students may also need to work at home in order to complete the project on time.  Projects are due on or before Tuesday, May 19^th.  Thank you in advance for your support of this creative and fun learning opportunity.

Testing:  Whew! We are finally finished with Parcc testing!   The kids stayed optimistic throughout and showed great perseverance.  Next week we’ll have a break.  Then the week of May 12, 13, & 14 will be final MAP testing, and DAZE and DORF assessments.  

End of the Year Field Trip:  We will be learning to rock climb at the rocks in Tres Piedras, New Mexico, on Friday, May 22 as part of our end of the year celebration.  This is sure to be a day of great fun, self-challenge and community building.  Transportation, climbing equipment and 5 certified guides will be provided.  As the date approaches, I will seek a few parent volunteers for additional support with supervision.  Let me know if you are interested.   Permission slips and Rock Climbing Releases have been sent home with your child today.  Please review the forms, sign and return them to me no later than Friday, May 8^th. 

Talent Show and Field Day:  Both the Anansi Field Day and Talent Show are scheduled for Tuesday, May 26.  Field Day will be in the morning, before lunch.  Talent Show will follow lunch.  Students interested in performing at the Talent Show should sign up with Senior Felipe for tryouts, or send a short video clip of their act to me at my email address.    

End of School Celebration:   The last big event is our end of the year celebration on Wednesday May27th. Students should arrive to class by 8:30.  Parents are invited and encouraged to attend the whole school presentation at 10:40 with a potluck to follow.

Thanks and I look forward to seeing you at these celebrations!

With gratitude,

Kelly J

Homework:  Friday April 24

Math Division practice

WW Lesson 10 Review

WW Test Monday

*Parcc Testing next week: Tues./Wed./Thurs.

*Please remember to sell your Derby Day raffle tickets.  Thanks!

Homework

Monday, April 20

*Math S.L. 7.9

*Math Unit 7 Review 

*Math test Friday

*Spelling test Friday

Dear Parents,

Many thanks to everyone who sent in 'back up' snacks for our drawer.  The cupboards are no longer bare - and the kiddos are very grateful. Thank you!

Homework this weekend:

Friday, April 17

*Math S.L. 7.8

*Play fraction Top-It at home (directions in SRB and in HW folder)

*LA - bring in an article or other text to discuss and identify author's purpose (i.e. to persuade, entertain and inform/explain)

Homework this week:  Monday, April 13

*Math S.L. 7.7

*fraction review worksheet

*grammar practice - their, there, they're

Friday, April 10

*Math S.L. 7.6

*Inference Reflection worksheet

Homework

Monday April 6

*Math worksheet: Area practice 

*Spelling test Friday

*10 sentences using spelling words

Happy Spring Break!
April's (revised) snack calendar is uploaded for your information.  Parcc is scheduled for the end of the month and we have completed all SBA, so please disregard your old calendar. Thanks!
-Kelly

Tuesday, March 24

*Math worksheet:  Geometric Division

*Math worksheet:  Fractions of whole numbers

**Pledges DUE this Friday $$$$$

SNACK ALERT - Many kiddos are forgetting to bring snack. Cause = effect = as of today (March 24) we no longer have 'back up' snacks. Please send in a back up snack for our cabinet if you have forgotten to provide snack.  The kids will greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

Dear Parents,
Thank you for helping us have another successful week of testing.  The kids really stuck with it and I was so proud of their efforts and positive attitudes.  Next week, we will have 3 science tests and then we'll be finished with testing until Mid April.

I'd like to throw the kids a party next Friday, March 27th, to celebrate their hard work and perseverance these past few weeks.  We're just finishing our read-aloud book, City of Ember, and they've requested that I show the movie and then we can compare it to the book.  I'm delighted to do this, and I'm asking for help from YOU to provide yummy, celebratory snacks for the occasion.  I'd love some popcorn, juices and maybe some sort of muffins, cupcakes, or cookies.  Let me know if you can help us with these party needs.

Please remind your student to collect their pledges from the Read-a-thon.  These monies are due by next Friday - March 27 and will help us go on our end-of-the-year trip:  Rock climbing in Tres Piedras!

Again, many thanks for all your support, both here in the classroom and at home.
I'm looking forward to seeing you Monday for conferences,
Kelly

Super Big thank you to Deb vanWilligen for leading our lesson on hearts and dissection this week! The kids were really enthralled and they are very excited to see real animal lungs next week!

Also, thank you for helping your child feel rested and prepared for testing this week.  I think the kiddos did very well overall.  We focused on staying positive and balanced in our thoughts - as well as reminding ourselves about the many things that make us special, talented and unique.  Next week, 2 tests - mathematics, Tuesday and Wednesday 3/17 & 3/18.

Reminders:

NO SCHOOL Friday - teacher In-service. Parent-Teacher conferences Monday 3/23. Please come by classroom to sign up. Thanks!

Weekend Homework:

Friday, March 13

*math worksheets on Area and Perimeter

*Collect Dr. Seuss Read-a-thon sponsorship money.

Homework

Friday, March 6

*Paper Bag Reports due MONDAY, March 9.

*Collect Dr. Seuss Read-a-thon sponsorship money.

Monday, March 2

*Division practice worksheet

*Theme assignment - for your novel

***Unit 6 MATH TEST - Thursday

***Paper Bag Reports due MONDAY, March 9. This is a home project.

Thank you!

Dear Parents,

In science, we've moved on from Rock and Minerals and are now studying the human body.  We've taken a close look at the circulatory system this week.  Ask your child about what they've learned.

Reminder - Wednesday, Feb. 25th will be our FINAL winter activity day.  This is a make-up day for the previously cancelled winter activity day.  

Also, Friday is the Dr. Seuss Read-a-thon.  Students should bring books to read and you are invited to join in on the fun.  We will begin the Read-a-thon at 8:30 and finish by 10:30.  Our goal as a class is to read 2,000 pages!  I'm looking for donations of fruit juices and/or muffins for that morning's event - I'd like to set up a juice and muffin table for the readers.  Let me know if you are interested.

Many thanks - and have a fabulous weekend!

-Kelly

Homework for Friday, February 20

*Math Study Link 6.6 & 6.7 

*Continue reading novel - project due March 9.

*Get Dr. Seuss Read a Thon sponsors.

Have a great weekend!

Many thanks to everyone for helping us have a terrific Valentine's Day celebration.  The parfaits were yummy, and the Valentine exchange was very sweet.  Special thanks to both Ellen and Chris for manning the parfait table and helping with clean up.  Have a lovely long weekend!

Homework

Friday, February 13

*Math Study Link 6.4

*Math division practice

*My Life as a Rock, narrative writing assignment (see packet)

*Continue reading novel - project due March 9.

Have a great long weekend!

Homework

Monday Feb. 9

Math Study Links 6.2 & 6.3

Literature Log entries (x2) for their newly assigned book

*Remember Valentines and party supplies for Friday 

Homework:
Division Mosaic

Reminders - Valentine's Day party 2:45 - 3:30. 
Thanks!

Happy snowy Friday:

Weekend homework-Friday January 30

*Math Division Mosaic

**Earthquake Terror -

** Novel News - worksheet

**Sandwich Book Reports

SEE ALSO - February Snack Calendar

Homework

Monday, January 26

*Math S.L. 5.1

*Unit 5 review worksheet - TEST Friday

**Earthquake Terror -

** Storyboard Sequence - worksheet

**students are to read and finish book (chapter 16) by FRIDAY, Jan. 30

Homework

Friday January 23

*Math S.L. 5.10

*Decimal review worksheet

**Earthquake Terror -

** Staying Connected - worksheet

**students are to read and finish book (chapter 16) by FRIDAY, Jan. 30

Homework

Tuesday Jan. 20

*Math S.L. 5.8

*Lattice Practice sheet w/ word problems

**Earthquake Terror - students are to read through and including Chapter 11 by FRIDAY, Jan. 23.

**2 Literature Log entries from Earthquake Terror

Homework

Friday January 16

*Math S.L. 5.6 & 5.7 (they may choose whichever method they like best to multiply)

*Spelling Review Maze - final "y" rule

*Spelling Test - Tuesday 1/20

*"Pleased to Meet You" - worksheet about Jonathan from Earthquake Terror due Tuesday.

**Earthquake Terror - students are to read through and including Chapter 11 by FRIDAY, Jan. 23.

Homework Update:
Copies of Earthquake Terror were issued to the kids today.  They are to read to at least page 42 by Friday - and make 2 Literature Log entries.  Time was given in class today to make predictions and begin reading.

Homework

Monday Jan.12

Math S.L. 5.5

Math student journal page 117

Play multiplication wrestling with someone at home.  

Literature Log - 2 entries while reading Earthquake Terror

Dear Parents,

Wow! What a great first week back to school! The kids quickly got back into the swing of things and really had a productive week.  Ask them about some of the fun science experimenting we've been doing - forces, motion and speed!

Help!  Our 'back up' snack drawer is perilously LOW.  If you can help us out by sending in a back up snack, I'm sure many tummies will greatly appreciate your generosity.  

Thanks! Have a fabulous weekend!

-Kelly

Weekend HW:

Friday Jan. 9

WW Lesson 7 Review

WW TEST Monday

Math S.L. 5.3 & 5.4

** Be sure to return Winter Activity Permission Slips into office ASAP or your child will not be allowed to ride the bus on Wednesday. ***

Homework

Tuesday Jan. 6

Math S.L. 5.1 and 5.2

Quiz Friday - square products

** finish any tabbed pages in math journal by Friday

**take water bottle home to be cleaned and then bring it back to class**