Math: My class only...fact triangles; parent letter due Fri.; Home Link 1-3
Science: Cells outline (if not finished in class); bring organelle Fri. for cell model
Spelling: test Fri.
Writing: none
Reading: NO vocab. quiz; 90 min. due next Thurs.
Other: Box Tops; fall picture form (this picture will go in the yearbook)
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Homework Tues. Aug. 25, 2015
Math: My class only~fact triangles; Math Boxes 1-3; Home Link 1-4
Science: none
Spelling: test Fri.
Writing: none
Reading: vocab. quiz Thurs.; 90 min. due Thurs. Sept. 3rd
Other: Box Tops
Science: none
Spelling: test Fri.
Writing: none
Reading: vocab. quiz Thurs.; 90 min. due Thurs. Sept. 3rd
Other: Box Tops
Monday, August 24, 2015
Homework Mon. Aug. 24, 2015
Math: My class only...review fact triangles; Math Boxes 1-2; Home Link 1-2
Science: quiz on The Scientific Method tomorrow (see study guide in homework folder)
Spelling: test Friday (see list in homework folder)
Writing: none
Reading: vocab. quiz Thurs. (see study guide in homework folder)
Other: Box Tops
Science: quiz on The Scientific Method tomorrow (see study guide in homework folder)
Spelling: test Friday (see list in homework folder)
Writing: none
Reading: vocab. quiz Thurs. (see study guide in homework folder)
Other: Box Tops
Friday, August 21, 2015
First week of school...
We had a GREAT first week getting to know one another, settling in our classroom, and getting started in our first units of the school year. Here's what's going on in each subject...
Math: Some students are switching classes for differentiated math lessons. All teachers agree that we are off to a FANTASTIC start. Kids took beginning of the year assessments and started unit one where they get familiar with using the on-line Student Reference Book. Lessons will continue next week with the exploration of finding the area of figures.
Science: We studied the Scientific Method, conducted two experiments (ask your child about their experiences), and started our unit on animal and plant cells. An assessment on the steps of the Scientific Method will be on Tuesday.
Writing: The kids are working hard to complete a mock newspaper article titled "Extra, Extra!" that will be hung in the hallway all-year round for everyone to enjoy. We studied common, proper, singular & plural nouns. We'll continue with possessive nouns and an intro. on verbs next week.
Whole-group reading: In our introductory unit, the kids learned the parts of a play and identified non-fiction text features in informational books. In addition, they took several beginning of the year reading assessments/bench-marking. Next week we'll focus on the structure of a poem and the author's point of view.
Small-group reading: The kids are preparing for small-group reading meetings coming soon by reviewing ways to choose an independent reading book that will capture their interest. They've been building reading stamina by silently reading each day...building on their time each day. This practice will continue next week.
*Have a GREAT weekend!
Math: Some students are switching classes for differentiated math lessons. All teachers agree that we are off to a FANTASTIC start. Kids took beginning of the year assessments and started unit one where they get familiar with using the on-line Student Reference Book. Lessons will continue next week with the exploration of finding the area of figures.
Science: We studied the Scientific Method, conducted two experiments (ask your child about their experiences), and started our unit on animal and plant cells. An assessment on the steps of the Scientific Method will be on Tuesday.
Writing: The kids are working hard to complete a mock newspaper article titled "Extra, Extra!" that will be hung in the hallway all-year round for everyone to enjoy. We studied common, proper, singular & plural nouns. We'll continue with possessive nouns and an intro. on verbs next week.
Whole-group reading: In our introductory unit, the kids learned the parts of a play and identified non-fiction text features in informational books. In addition, they took several beginning of the year reading assessments/bench-marking. Next week we'll focus on the structure of a poem and the author's point of view.
Small-group reading: The kids are preparing for small-group reading meetings coming soon by reviewing ways to choose an independent reading book that will capture their interest. They've been building reading stamina by silently reading each day...building on their time each day. This practice will continue next week.
*Have a GREAT weekend!
Homework Friday Aug. 21, 2015
Math: Fact triangles (my class only)
Science: Know the steps of The Scientific Method for a quiz Tues.
Spelling: none
Writing: none
Reading: none
Other: Finish "Extra, Extra!" due Monday; Box Tops
Science: Know the steps of The Scientific Method for a quiz Tues.
Spelling: none
Writing: none
Reading: none
Other: Finish "Extra, Extra!" due Monday; Box Tops
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzy-mzrFJobybk5MRk5ITlN1Sm8/view?usp=sharing
HERE IS A LINK TO ACCESS A COPY OF THE SEPTEMBER READING LOG
HERE IS A LINK TO ACCESS A COPY OF THE SEPTEMBER READING LOG
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Thurs. Aug. 20, 2015
Math: See agendas; Mrs. Harsey's class review fact triangles and finish MB 1-1
Science: none
Spelling: none
Writing: none
Reading: none
Other: Box Tops; bring a photo
Science: none
Spelling: none
Writing: none
Reading: none
Other: Box Tops; bring a photo
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Homework Wed. Aug. 19, 2015
Math: (See your child's agenda) Mrs. Harsey's math class received a Unit 1 Parent Letter
Science: none
Spelling: none
Writing: none
Reading: Pizza Power Hour questions (if not finished in class/study hall)
Other:
~parent packet page signed and returned
~buddies permission slip signed and returned
~bring a photo
Science: none
Spelling: none
Writing: none
Reading: Pizza Power Hour questions (if not finished in class/study hall)
Other:
~parent packet page signed and returned
~buddies permission slip signed and returned
~bring a photo
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Homework Tues. Aug. 18, 2015
Math: none
Science: none
Spelling: none
Writing: none
Reading: none
Other: parent packet signed & returned (orange); buddies permission slip signed & returned (blue); bring a photo
Science: none
Spelling: none
Writing: none
Reading: none
Other: parent packet signed & returned (orange); buddies permission slip signed & returned (blue); bring a photo
Monday, August 17, 2015
Homework Monday Aug. 17, 2015
Math: read the green letter about math class changes
Science: none
Spelling: none
Writing: none
Reading: bring a book from home to read during independent reading if you'd like (students may check out a book from my library)
Other:
~Complete "Top 10 Things to Know About Me"
~Bring a photo for your "Extra Extra" newspaper article
~Sign and return last page in orange parent packet
~Sign and return bottom portion of the blue buddies permission slip
Science: none
Spelling: none
Writing: none
Reading: bring a book from home to read during independent reading if you'd like (students may check out a book from my library)
Other:
~Complete "Top 10 Things to Know About Me"
~Bring a photo for your "Extra Extra" newspaper article
~Sign and return last page in orange parent packet
~Sign and return bottom portion of the blue buddies permission slip
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Friday, August 14, 2015
WELCOME!!!!
Welcome to fifth grade, students! It was so much fun meeting all of you at Gardner last night. I am really looking forward to Monday and getting to know all of you!
If you weren't able to make it last night, no problem. Just bring all of your school supplies with you on Monday. We have a busy day planned...so get plenty of sleep Sunday night! Have a fantastic weekend!
If you weren't able to make it last night, no problem. Just bring all of your school supplies with you on Monday. We have a busy day planned...so get plenty of sleep Sunday night! Have a fantastic weekend!
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