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Social Studies: Study your states and capitals! Big 50 is tomorrow!

English: Finish possessive pronouns worksheet if you were unable to finish it during the day.

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Reading: Finish reading article if you did not finish during partner reading.

Spelling: Study words

Math: Finish problem set 90

• Field trip to Bishop Hill tomorrow! Please wear comfortable shoes to walk in (no flip flops) and a Jacket. It will be very cool in the morning! Also, don't forget a sack lunch!

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• BANK AT SCHOOL TOMORROW!
• MAPs TESTING TOMORROW

Math: Finish problem set 87. This was a tricky new concept. If you find that you are struggling with this lesson, please come see me for extra help.

Social Studies: State report is due tomorrow

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Reading: Finish reading Yeh-Shen if you did not finish during partner reading.

Spelling: Study spelling words and their meanings.

English: Finish P. 209 #7-20 if you did not finish during school.

Math: Finish problem set 86

Social Studies: Finish Chapter 12 Lesson 1 worksheet. The states and capitals test over the West is on Friday. State reports are due Thursday! Let me know if you have questions or concerns.

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Great job at the science fair! I am impressed with all of the hard work that you put into your projects!

After the science fair, many students left without Friday Folders and some left without notes. Please make sure that you get notes from me on Monday.

Spelling List Unit 32

1. farmer's
2. poets'
3. group's
4. calf's
5. watches'
6. fish's
7. poem's
8. calves'
9. brother's
10. herd's
11. couples'
12. mother's
13. wives'
14. child's
15. father's
16. daughter's
17. sisters'
18. children's
19. wife's
20. sons'

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms!

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Math: Finish Problem Set 84

Important

• Permission slips for Bishop Hill are due tomorrow. I am still in need of some parent volunteers to come along. If you would like to go, please send a note with your child.
• The Science Fair is tomorrow from 1:30 until 2:30. I hope to see many of you there!
• Muffins with Mom is tomorrow.

Thank you for your continued support!

Assignments

Reading: finish your reading packet if you were unable to complete it during the school day

Math: Finish problem set 81

English: Finish p. 205 #6-13

• Tomorrow is the last day to purchase a field day t-shirt. It is $6.00 for kids and $8.00 for adult volunteer t-shirts.
• Please continue to send in permission slips for the field trip. I still need some parent volunteers to come with. If you are interested in going, please send a note to school with your child.

Thank you!

STATE REPORT

The following post is for the students who have committed to completing a state project. The information below is exactly the same as the information that was on the sheet that was signed. I realize that some students may have accidentally misplaced the sheet. Let me know if you have questions. Remember, the project is due on May 12th.

 

You may choose to make a report on one of our fifty states. You can make a poster, booklet, or brochure. The work should be your own work, not copied from the Internet. Be neat and creative. Neatness counts. This will count as an extra test grade.

 

Your report must include the following:

 

1. Name of state (5 points)
2. Colored map of state including the state capital, 3-5 of the larges cities, main rivers and        landforms, and the states that border your state, all labeled. (10 points)
3. A well written short paragraph describing the climate, pictures could be included (7 points)
4. A list of natural resources found in the state. (7 points)
5. A list of the main crops, products produced, and any major industries found in state. (7 points)
6. Short paragraphs about 3-5 places of interest including the name, location, and why the place is interesting. (7 points)
7. A list or paragraph about any famous people from the state and why they are famous. (7 points)
8. Facts including current governor, capital, area in square miles, population, year of statehood, motto, song. (7 points)
9. Colored pictures of the bird, flower, tree, and flag (8 points)
10. What Native Americans first lived in the state. (7 points)
11. Any other interesting, historical, or general facts about the state. (7 points)
12. Creativity (7points)
13. Neatness (7 points)
14. Spelling (7 points)

Assignments

There is no homework tonight!

Social Studies: Please start working on your state project if you have chosen to do one. Remember, it is due on May 12th!

** If you are wanting to bring some things in for the tornado victims, please check to make sure it is okay with your parents first. Remember, all donations must be in by Thursday.