Homework 12-13-10

Social Studies:  Finish Virginia Studies Weekly newspaper
Spelling:  Study for pre-test
Reading:  define vocab. pg. 306

Note:
Please continue to bring in cans.  The contest is almost over!  The last day to bring cans is Wed. the 15th.

Homework 12-9-10

Spelling:  WB pg. 50 and 52
English:  WB pg. 40
Reading:  WS pg. 111 and 112, study for tests tomorrow
Math:  Benchmark test tomorrow

Note:
I will not be in the building tomorrow.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me on Monday. 
The can drive is still going on.  We are doing very well.  We have collected 230 cans!  Keep bringing them in.
 Interims came home today....please sign and return.


Our holiday party note went home attached to the interim today.  If you are able to donate anything, please let me know.  I need two parents to make cupcakes (12 each).  They can be any flavor but please do NOT ice them.  Thanks!

Thoughts and prayers:
Please keep Samantha B. and her family in your thoughts. 

Homework 12-7-10

Social Studies:  study for the Jamestown test.  It will be on Thursday.

Note:
Please continue to bring in canned food.  So far, we have collected 150 cans!  At this rate, we might be able to win the prize for collecting the most cans!  Keep up the good work.  We are helping to make someones Holiday very bright!
If you would like to order books from the last book order, please turn them in by Thursday.

Homework 12-6-10

Math:  pg. 84 (7-24)
Social Studies: complete Jamestown study guide
Spelling:  copy words into agenda from pg. 49,  study for pre-test
English:  pg. 37 (1-10) write plural nouns
Reading: define vocab. pg. 284

Note:  Please remember money for the Santa Workshop tomorrow.  We shop at 11:00!!
Also, don't forget to donate cans or a new toy for someone less fortunate!  We have a total of 130 cans so far!!

Homework 12-3-10

Thank you Culpeper County for deleting my background....I am sure there was something terribly wrong with it.  When I crawl out from under the mound of papers I have to grade for Interims, I will install a new one! (just to clarify....I was being sarcastic!)

Anyway,  Happy Friday!

Write Source:  Work on your tall tale.  It is due Thursday of next week.  (12-9-10)
Social Studies:  Study new flipbooks.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

Homework 12-2-10

So.....yesterday, Culpeper County updated our computer filters and blocked our blogs.  I guess they didn't want any of our kids to do their homework ;)  Thankfully, most of my students were responsible enough to write down their assignments and complete them!  Anyway, on with today.....

Social Studies:  complete notes on Africans & Women
Reading:  study for John Henry quizzes
English:  pg. 33 (1-10)
Spelling:  WB pgs. 46 & 48
Math:  answer question from the board about your decimal gardens

Note:  Please bring in canned food for the holiday food drive!

Homework 11-30-10

Science:  finish Lorax project
Social Studies:  review notes and study foldables
Reading:  pg.262 Write About It
English: WB pg. 31
Spelling: write missed words 10 times each

Notes:  EHES is having a canned food drive!  All donations are due to our homeroom by Dec. 15th.

Homework 11-29-10

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break!  Here is the homework for today.

Social Studies:  Study new foldables.
Spelling:  study new words for pre-test tomorrow
English:  pg. 30 (1-5) write nouns, (6-9) write sentences
Math:  pg. 631 (9-33)
Reading:  define vocab. pg. 262, draw a picture of what you would plant at McBroom's farm

No Homework!!

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday!!  Enjoy your break!

Homework 11-22-10

Social Studies: Study!!  Test tomorrow!

Note:  We had an excellent field trip on Friday.  I think that the kids really enjoyed themselves.  Please encourage your student to retell the day and discuss with them what they learned.  Hopefully they can:
- name the three ships that brought the English to Virginia
- tell you the name of the river where Jamestown is located and where it got it's name
- describe the life of a Native American according to the seasons
- give you three reasons the English chose Jamestown as the settlement site
- talk about how the lives of the Powhatan and English connected

**A HUGE thank you goes out to my chaperons!  Mrs. Conover and Mrs. Mackenzie, you ladies are the best!!  Thank you for all of your help!  I know the kids enjoyed spending the day with you.

Homework 11-17-10

Math: Complete pg.137 R (all) (1-8)  pg. 137 P (1,2)(3,8)(9-16)(18)
Social Studies:  Complete last page of Archaeologist notes.  Fill out the three boxes on the page.
English:  Noun WS
Reading:  Context Clues WS

Notes:
- Congratulations to all students earning awards today at our Soaring Eagle Assembly!  I am very proud of you!
- Tomorrow we will be attending an assembly about Ecosystems.
- Friday is our Jamestown field trip.  Please wear an EHE shirt or sweatshirt if you have one.  I will see you bright and early in the morning!  I am looking forward to an excellent day with students who are on their best behavior!

Thank You!!

Thank you, Collin, for the donation!

Homework 11-15-10

Math:  pg. 625 (1-6), pg. 626 (10-15), pg. 627 (36-39)

This week:
- Jamestown field trip Friday. 

Field Trip Reminder

Please remember we will be going on our field trip to Jamestown on Friday, November 19. 

·         We will be leaving at 6:45 a.m. and returning at 7:00 p.m.  We will be meeting in the cafeteria.  Please pick up your child in the cafeteria at 7 p.m.

·         Bring a bag lunch, drink, and a snack for the return trip. 

·         Students should dress in layers according to the weather.  Be sure to wear comfortable shoes!  We will be outside most of the day.

·         NO GLASS BOTTLES!!

·         We will NOT be visiting the gift shop, so DO NOT send money!

·         NO electronics are allowed on the trip.  (cameras, games, ipods, phones)

*** If you need the cafeteria to pack a lunch for you, please let me know by Wednesday!

Thanks!

Thank you Kylee for the awesome donation!  You rock!

Homework 11-11-10

Please check book bags and agendas for report cards.  Sign and return!

Math:  Complete ordering decimals WS.
English:  WB pg. 29 (1-10)  write all nouns in each sentence.
Reading:  read The Swimming Hole  Answer questions pg. 229 (1-5)

Tomorrow at 9:00 we are having a Veteran's Day Assembly!

Homework 11-10

Social Studies: Test on Native Americans tomorrow.  Study all notes and foldables.
Spelling: Write your words in two colors.

In Need!

Followers:
Our class is in need of a few items.  If you are able to donate any of these things, we would greatly appreciate it!
- ziplock baggies
- clorox wipes
- baby wipes
- glue sticks
Thanks in advance!

Homework 11-9-10

Social Studies:  Review First American Study Guide for test on Thursday.
English:  pg. 27 (1-15) write nouns only
Reading:  WS pg. 81 and study vocabulary for  The Swimming Hole

Homework 11-8-10

Social Studies:  Study Native Americans in your interactive notebooks.  You need to know about: 1.  Language Groups  2.  Tribes  3.  Locations  4.  Eight Recognized Tribes
Math:  We are studying decimals and fractions.  Students should be able to compare decimals, show the decimal as a fraction and show pictures for tenths and hundredths (charts and number lines).

Note:  All homemade Christmas cards are due to Mr. Dishman on Nov. 10th. 

10-26-10

Homeroom Students:
Your Region Travel Brochure is due tomorrow! 

Homework 10-22-10

Social Studies:  Begin working on your travel brochure.  It is due on October 27, 2010.  It will be the LAST Social Studies grade for this nine weeks!  Make it a good one!
Also, complete the Blue Ridge, Valley and Ridge, and Appalachian Plateau study guide.  Your test will be on Tuesday.

Notes:
Wednesday October 27, 2010 - Social Studies Travel Brochure due - End of the 1st Nine weeks
Thursday October 28, 2010 - PTO Trunk-OR-Treat 6p-8p
NO SCHOOL Friday October, 29, 2010
NO SCHOOL Monday November 1, 2010
NO SCHOOL Tuesday November 2, 2010 - Parent/Teacher Conferences from 12n-7p

10-20-10

Math:  Complete the Ordered Pairs WS
Spelling:  Use each word in a sentence

Tomorrow is the MEGA PARTY!!  Get ready for some fun!  Our homeroom will be attending the party at 10:45.  This will take the place of resource for the day.

Substitute

I will be out of the building on Monday, October 18, 2010.  The students will have a substitute.  Therefore, I will not have a homework post for Monday.  Hopefully the students will be responsible and write everything down that they need.  The only homework that I am SURE of is as follows:
Science: Study for plant test on Tuesday.
Spelling:  Study for pre-test.

Homework 10-15-10

Science:  Plant test postponed until Tuesday!  That means 4 more days to study!  Please take advantage of this extra time!

Homework 10-14-10

First of all....sorry this is so late in the evening!  I got busy cleaning after school and then had to rush home to pick up my kids.  I forgot that I didn't post until just now!  Secondly, while cleaning at school, I noticed that MANY of my homeroom students did not take their Science OR Social Studies notes home this evening!  It is going to be very difficult for them to study for the tests they have tomorrow! 
So, here it is...
Math:  Complete WB pg. 16 front and back
Science:  Study plant notes for quiz tomorrow. 
Social Studies:  Study Piedmont notes AND maps AND study guide for test tomorrow
Reading:  Read The Cricket in Times Square.  Be prepared for a selection test tomorrow.  Also, study the vocabulary for a test tomorrow.
Spelling:  Complete WB pgs. 26 and 28.  Study words for test tomorrow.

Homework 10-13-10

Science:  Study the parts of the plant and what they are for.  Study the vocabulary and notes in your interactive notebook.  Quiz Friday.

Social Studies:  Complete the study guide on the Piedmont Region.  Quiz Friday.

Spelling:  use each word in a sentence.

Reading:  Complete WB pgs. 51 and 52.  Study vocabulary for The Cricket in Times Square.  Quiz Friday.

Accelerated Reader

For my Language Arts class:

Don't forget to read for AR points!  You need to earn 8 points this nine weeks.  The last day to ear points will be Tuesday, October 26, 2010.  Out reward party will be Thursday, October 28, 2010.  You will not want to miss this one.....so,

READ!! READ!! READ!! READ!! READ!! READ!! READ!! READ!! READ!! READ!!

Homework 10-12-10

Math:  Complete pg. 66 (10-25)
Spelling:  Write words missed 10 times each
Reading:  Illustrate Caught in the Kitchen

Homework 10-11-10

Wow!  We covered a lot of material today!
Social Studies:  Complete Tidewater Postcard.  It will be graded tomorrow!
Spelling:  Study for pre-test
Reading:  Define vocabulary pg. 148
English:  Complete WB pf. 18 (1-15).  Write sentences!


Important Notes: 
-Students who wish to run for SCA, please fill out your form, write you essay, and turn it in to me by Thursday October 14, 2010. 
-Emerald Hill hooded sweatshirts are here!  Place your order soon to get a new sweatshirt!
-Homeroom parents:  Please fill out the permission slip for our Jamestown field trip!  Forms and money need to be returned to me as soon as possible.  We do have a payment plan!  You can set that up with me!

Homework 10-7-10

Math:  WB pg. 15 front and back.  Do NOT write in the book.  Please write the problems AND answers.  I need to see your work (whenever you are not using mental math!)
Science:  Complete the Assemble a Flower WS.  Use notes from your Science Interactive Notebook to find the answers.
Social Studies:  Study notes and Maps on the Tidewater region.  Quiz tomorrow.
Spelling:  WB pgs. 22 & 24.  Do NOT write in the WB.  Please answer questions on your own sheet of paper.  I need answers only.  You can put the answers for both pages on one sheet of paper.

Reading Class parents:
Your student took the Unit 1 Benchmark tests today on Interactive Achievement.  Please ask your child his/her score and discuss the importance of looking back in the story to find the answers.  As I always tell the students, all of the answers are there.  It is their job to find them!

Have a great afternoon!  Get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather!

Book Fair!

It is that time again!  The book fair is here! 
Tomorrow night, October 8,2010, the book fair will be open until 7:00! 

Homework 10-6-10

Math:  pg. 63 (1-4) (6-21)
Social Studies:  Study Tidewater notes.  Quiz Friday!

Don't forget that tonight is spirit night at Fun and Beyond!  Come out and support our school!

One Step Closer!!

Parents,
I am still working on following you in the "follower" section.  I can see that nine people have signed up to follow my blog but I am still unable to see who you are.  I do know that checking this blog from my home computer will let me see a little more about the "followers", but I still don't have names.  I will figure it out (and buy the prizes) soon! 
Thanks for blogging with me!

Homework 10-5-10

Math:  pg. 21 (1-6) (8-15) (20-23)
Social Studies:  Complete Important Rivers and Land Forms WS

Testing blogging from my phone!

Homework 10-4-10

Math:  Complete Rounding Practice WS...Parents, it says "Quiz" but it is not.
Spelling:  Study new word list for pre-test.  This week's words come from WB pg. 21

10-1-10

Happy October First!
No Homework this weekend!

For those of you who have signed up to follow the blog....unfortunately I have no idea who you are due to some blogging issues that I am trying to resolve!  So, I am confidant that I will be able to resolve the issues and reward your students accordingly!  Please continue to check back in with me.

Some important dates:
Oct. 6:  Yearbook designs due.  Spirit Night at Fun and Beyond.
Oct. 7:  Book fair begins
Oct. 8:  Book fair open until 7:00
Oct. 27:  End of the first quarter.
Oct. 28:  PTO Trunk or Treat 6-8
Oct. 29:  No School for students!

Homeroom Class Note:  Parents, we are working very hard to resolve (squash) some disruptive behaviors in the class.  Please remind your child the importance of following direction, not talking over other people (especially me), and showing respect.  Hopefully with some "tough love" we can have more successful days!

Homework 9-30-10

Today was school picture day.  I sent out a nice reminder to all of the students and should have sent one to myself!  I was the ONLY person in our class who forgot....oh well!
Tomorrow is the first day of October!  Fall is such a nice time of year and we have so many fun fall activities to do at school!

Social Studies:  Study Regions booklet (notes and maps)
Spelling:  Complete WS pgs. 18 and 20,  study for test
Reading:  Study Addie in Charge vocabulary.  Story and vocab. quizzes tomorrow.

Follow My Blog

I would love to see who is checking in on our classroom blog.  If you sing up to follow our blog, your student will receive a prize!

Homework 9-29-10

Fall Pictures tomorrow...remember to wear something nice and...SAY CHEESE!

Yearbook designs are due to Mrs. Dwyer on October 6th.

Math-  WB pg. 6
Spelling-  Sort words into SQU, SCR, STR, and THR initial sounds.  Make sure the words in each column are in ABC order.
Reading-  Study vocabulary for Addie in Charge.  WB pgs. 41 and 42 need to be completed.

Homework 9-28-10

Math-  Complete Rounding Practice WS
Spelling-  Study words for pre-test (we didn't get to it today because we were trying to get caught up on make up work)
Reading-  Read Addie in Charge

Congratulations!!

Congratulations to Mrs. Lewis (our Math Specialist) on the birth of her baby girl!

Homework 9-27-10

So, I didn't get any amazing stories about what students did over the weekend.  Does that mean that no one is checking my blog?  Hmmmmm....

HOPEFULLY, this will reach someone this year and be helpful.  So, here goes for today...

Math- Complete How Many Miles WS
Science- correct Method Quiz in folder.  Have a parent sign and return for more points.
Spelling- study for pre-test
Reading- define vocab. pg. 118
English- WB pg. 12 (write sentences)

9-24-10

No Homework!  Get out and enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend!  There are plenty of fun things to do.  Here are some suggestions:
Fall Festivals around the area... http://www.virginia.org/site/features.asp?featureid=351
National Book Festival...  http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/
National Zoo...  http://nationalzoo.si.edu/
Sate Fair...  http://www.statefair.com/
Fun Local Events...  http://visitculpeperva.com/events.cfm

I am looking forward to hearing about your action packed weekends!

Homework 9-23-10

Wow!  I am stuffed!  We had a great time at our Chinese Tasting.  I think the kids really enjoyed the food.  They seemed to have fun playing Chinese Zodiac math games for Chinese donuts!  Thanks to all the parents who donated $2.00 to offset the cost of the food.  Also, a special thanks to Mrs. Conover who donated forks, napkins, serving spoons, and her time!

Science- Study plant vocabulary for the quiz tomorrow.
Spelling-  Complete WS and study for post test.
Reading-  Study vocabulary for quiz tomorrow.  Be prepared to take the selection test on Family Pictures.

New Friends!

I am so glad to part of the Emerald Hill Staff.  I have made so many new friends...

Thank You!!

I have to say "Thank You" to my husband for helping me grade papers last night.  He really helped me dig myself out of a pile of Spelling work!

Disclaimer:  He is a certified teacher who taught 4th grade for many years.  Parents, not to worry!

Homework 9-22-10

Math- Complete rounding WS.  Study your Study Guide for quiz tomorrow.
Science- Study plant vocabulary for quiz Friday.
Social Studies- Study 5 Regions map.  Make-up quiz tomorrow.
Spelling- long vowel sort; a, i, o
Reading- study vocabulary for Family Pictures.  Complete WS pg. 32

Don't forget to bring a drink for our Chinese Tasting tomorrow!  We will be eating at 1:30!  YUM!

Homework 9-21-10

Social Studies- Study map of 5 Regions.  Quiz tomorrow.  Read notes, pgs. 2-3 in your Interactive Notebook.  Be prepared to discuss them tomorrow.
Science- Study Plant Reproduction vocabulary.
Math- Complete Rounding WS.  Complete Place Value SG.   
Spelling- Write words missed on the pretest 5 times each.
Reading- Read Family Pictures.  Complete WS pg. 31
English- Complete WB pg. 11 (1-15)

Homework 9-20-10

Social Studies- Study Map of Virginia's 5 Regions.  Quiz will be Wednesday, September 22,2010.
Math- Complete Rounding WS
Spelling- Study new words for pre-test Tuesday, September 21,2010.
Reading- Define vocab. pg. 98.  Extra words: cornmeal, pier, and tamales.


Important Info.- Permission slips and $2.00 is due tomorrow, Tuesday, September 21,2010 for the Chinese tasting. 
Friday, September 24,2010 is an Early Dismissal day!  Students will be dismissed at 1:15.

9-17-10

No Homework!
Enjoy the beautiful weekend. 
Students, please return to school ready to work hard next week.  Don't forget to bring your permission slip and $2.00 for Chinese food tasting.  Money and permission slips are due by Tuesday, September 21st.  We will be enjoying our food from the China Inn on Thursday, September 23rd.  Also, there will be an early dismissal on Friday, September 24th.  Please remind your parents that the school day will end at 1:15!
Have a great weekend!

Wish List

Parents,
If you are interested, please check out my wish list on my profile page!
Thanks!

New Student!!

Welcome to Makal Page who comes to us from Gainesville! 

Homework 9-16-10

Science- Scientific Method Quick Quiz Friday (Postponed because of President Obama's speech)
Spelling- Complete WS (front and back)
Reading- Reread Yingtao's New Friend , quiz tomorrow.  Study vocabluary, quiz tomorrow.

Important Notes for the Week of September 20-24

Tuesday 21- Chinese food tasting money due ($2.00) 
Thursday 23- Chinese food tasting 1:30  http://www.chinainnculpeper.com/
Friday 24- Early Dismissal 1:15

Important Notes for the Week of September 13-17

Wednesday 15- Grandparent's Day 1:30-2:30
Thursday 16- Back to School Night 6:30-7:30

9-13-10 Homework

Today's Homework:
Social Studies- Complete the 5 Regions Map
Spelling- Study words pg. 9 for pre-test tomorrow
Reading- Define vocab. pg. 72 for Yingtao's New Friend