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.

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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

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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