Monday, February 28, 2011

Assignments

No homework tonight. Get plenty of sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. Great job during ISATs today!

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Assignments

There was no homework assigned for this weekend.

ISAT testing begins on Monday. Get plenty of rest tonight and eat a healthy breakfast in the morning.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Assignments

Math: Complete the "slides, flips, and turns" worksheet and turn it in tomorrow.

Social Studies: Southeast and Northeast states and capitals test is tomorrow. Study hard. It has been a long time since you have taken a states and capitals test.

Dear Parents,
I will be sending a note home about snacks and pencils for ISAT week. Please check your child's backpack after school tomorrow. Thank you for your continued support!

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Assignments

English- Finish the capitalization worksheet for names of people and pets.

Reading- finish the comprehension worksheet for, A Place Called Freedom.

Social Studies- Finish the worksheet for chapter 7, lesson 3. This will be due tomorrow (Wednesday).

**** Remember**** The states and capitals test for the Northeast and Southeast will be on Thursday. Please use the packets that were handed out and the flash cards that we made in class. If you have misplaced these items please study the following list:

Northeast
  1. Hartford, Connecticut
  2. Augusta, Maine
  3. Boston, Massachusetts
  4. Annapolis, Maryland
  5. Concord, New Hampshire
  6. Providence, Rhode Island
  7. Montpelier, Vermont
  8. Dover, Delaware
  9. Trenton, New Jersey
  10. Albany, New York
  11. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Southeast
  1. Montgomery, Alabama
  2. Little Rock, Arkansas
  3. Tallahassee, Florida
  4. Atlanta, Georgia
  5. Frankfort, Kentucky
  6. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  7. Jackson, Mississippi
  8. Raleigh, North Carolina
  9. Columbia, South Carolina
  10. Nashville, Tennessee
  11. Richmond, Virginia
  12. Charleston, West Virginia

Monday, February 21, 2011

Assignments

There was no homework this weekend.


Social Studies: Please remember to study your Southeast and Northeast states and capitals. The test is on Thursday.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Assignments

English: If you did not finish your English assignment that was on p. 171 # 9-24, please finish it for tomorrow.

Math: complete mean, median, mode, and range worksheet for tomorrow. If you borrowed a calculator from me, please bring it back tomorrow.

Reading: If you have not read, A Place Called Freedom,  please read it tonight. The selection test has been moved to tomorrow.

Social Studies: Study Southeast and Northeast states and capitals. We will have the test next Thursday.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Assignments

Reading: If you did not finish reading A Place Called Freedom during parnter reading, finish it tonight at home. You will need to be prepared to take the selection test on Thursday.

English: If you did not complete the English worksheet, "Writing Good Sentences," please finish it for tomorrow.

Spelling: Study unit 21.

Social Studies: Complete the chapter 7 lesson 2 worksheet. This is due tomorrow (Wednesday).

Dear Parents,
NAEP testing is tomorrow. Please make sure your child is well rested tomorrow. Please also make sure that they eat a good breakfast. If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail me at: bcalcott@orionschools.us

Monday, February 14, 2011

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Assignments

Since it is a weekend there is no homework.

Social Studies: Some students forgot to complete their Chapter 7 Lesson 1 worksheet for Friday. Please complete it and turn it in on Monday. It would also be a good idea to study your Northeast and Southeast states and capitals. We will be having a test over both of them soon. I will send a note home as soon as I have picked an exact date.

Valentine's Day is on Monday! Don't forget to bring your valentines.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Assignments

Social Studies: Complete Chapter 7 Lesson 1 worksheet for tomorrow.

Spelling: Study for test (Friday)

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Assignments

Social Studies: This is not homework. This is just a reminder to finish making your flash cards for the Northeast and Southeast states. This will be a great study tool when we take the Northeast Southeast states and captials test. I will let you know when I have decided on a date.

The class list was sent home with students today. Check thier backpacks to see if it's in there.

Bank at school is tomorrow.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Assignments

Reading: If you have still not finished reading Grass Sandals, tonight is your last chance. The selection test is tomorrow.

Science: Study for the test that will be given tomorrow.

Spelling: Study for unit 20. Feel free to use spelling city.com for help. Mrs. McConaghy puts our spelling list on there every week.

Dear Parents,

Many of the students had some concerns about the date of the Valentine's Day party. The party is going to be on Monday, February 14th. If you want to start sending the Valentines in with your child you may do so. make sure they are all filled out and in a bag or box with your child's name on it. I will send a class list home with the students tomorrow. Please check their backpacks for the list. If you have any further questions about Valentine's Day, please feel free to e-mail me at bcalcott@orionschools.us.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Assignments

Reading: finish reading "Grass Sandals". You will be responsible for knowing this story on Wednesday when you take the selection test.

English: Adjectives test tomorrow. Remember to study.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Assignments

There is no homework this weekend.

English: I want to remind students to study for the English test that will be on Tuesday. This test will cover the unit about Adjectives.

Spelling: I sent a note home, but I know that sometimes notes can disappear as they make the journey home. Unit 20 will be covered this week. We are not moving to the next unit because we did not have time cover this current unit due to the snow days.

Remember to practice your multiplication facts! :)


Enjoy the Superbowl!!

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Snow Days

The social social studies test will be given on Friday when we return to school.

The English test will be moved to Tuesday the 8th.


I hope you've enjoyed your 3 days off!