Homework: Complete the cursive spelling words worksheet. Please write each word three times each. Remember, we are training our brains and our hands to remember the correct letter order. Repetition is key! Also, don't forget to write two original sentences at the end. Please underline the spellings words you used in these sentences.
Read AR. Only 5 SCHOOL DAYS left to test before our AR party on Friday, April 8th.
Have a wonderful night!
Mrs. Anderson :)
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday, March 30
Homework: Read AR. Remember you have to read and test on at least three books this week. Don't forget to test on the story we read in class this week "McBroom and the Big Wind."
FYI:
Next week we will have three CSCOPE tests. On Tuesday, 4-5, we will have a Social Studies test covering mythical heroes. On Wednesday, 4-6, we will have a Science test on adaptations and survial. On Thursday, 4-6, we will have a Math test covering all operations (+, -, x, /.) Please review the worksheets in your homework folder to prepare at home for next week's tests.
Have a great night!
Mrs. Anderson
FYI:
Next week we will have three CSCOPE tests. On Tuesday, 4-5, we will have a Social Studies test covering mythical heroes. On Wednesday, 4-6, we will have a Science test on adaptations and survial. On Thursday, 4-6, we will have a Math test covering all operations (+, -, x, /.) Please review the worksheets in your homework folder to prepare at home for next week's tests.
Have a great night!
Mrs. Anderson
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
I'm Back!
Sorry parents and students! It has been a rough few days for my family and me. First my youngest got sick, followed quickly by myself. After a big dose of antibiotics, I am happy to be back in the classroom. Yea, for modern medicine!
Homework Tonight:
-- Grammar worksheet pgs. 301-302. This worksheet covers synonyms, antonyms, adverbs and verb agreement. Everything is defined in detail at the top of page 301. Please read this carefully before you begin.
-- Read AR. Remember, even if you have reached your AR goal, you still must read and test on three books each week. Keep up the great work!
Stay healthy!
Mrs. Anderson : )
Homework Tonight:
-- Grammar worksheet pgs. 301-302. This worksheet covers synonyms, antonyms, adverbs and verb agreement. Everything is defined in detail at the top of page 301. Please read this carefully before you begin.
-- Read AR. Remember, even if you have reached your AR goal, you still must read and test on three books each week. Keep up the great work!
Stay healthy!
Mrs. Anderson : )
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Homework:
Cursive spelling words three times each, followed by three original sentences using at least three of your spelling words.
Read AR. PLEASE make sure you have tested on at LEAST three books this week and have made at LEAST an 80 on each of the three books you have tested on.
Thanks and have a great night!
Mrs. Anderson : )
Cursive spelling words three times each, followed by three original sentences using at least three of your spelling words.
Read AR. PLEASE make sure you have tested on at LEAST three books this week and have made at LEAST an 80 on each of the three books you have tested on.
Thanks and have a great night!
Mrs. Anderson : )
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Homework:
Please finish the prefix/suffix packet sent home last night. It will be due tomorrow morning. Also, please remember, after completing the packet, make sure you take additional time to memorize the meaning of each prefix and suffix. Knowing these definitions is critical to decoding unknown words.
Read at least 20 minutes of AR. AR for this six weeks will close in 12 school days.
Reminders:
If you would like to wear flip-flops or hats, bring $1 for each item and drop your donation in the bucket in the cafeteria. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
Also, yesterday I sent home Little Cesars Pizza Fundraiser fliers with each student. With possible budget shortfalls next year, this fundraiser is especially important to raise money for next year's field trips. The top two sellers from each grade will recieve a pizza lunch!! Good luck!
Mrs. Anderson : )
Please finish the prefix/suffix packet sent home last night. It will be due tomorrow morning. Also, please remember, after completing the packet, make sure you take additional time to memorize the meaning of each prefix and suffix. Knowing these definitions is critical to decoding unknown words.
Read at least 20 minutes of AR. AR for this six weeks will close in 12 school days.
Reminders:
If you would like to wear flip-flops or hats, bring $1 for each item and drop your donation in the bucket in the cafeteria. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
Also, yesterday I sent home Little Cesars Pizza Fundraiser fliers with each student. With possible budget shortfalls next year, this fundraiser is especially important to raise money for next year's field trips. The top two sellers from each grade will recieve a pizza lunch!! Good luck!
Mrs. Anderson : )
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tuesday March 22, 2011
Tonight's homework:
Tonight's homework is a bit different because students will have two nights to complete it. In other words it is not due until THURSDAY morning. The homework consists of two pages, front and back, that cover a variety of prefixes and suffixes. Knowing the meaning of these prefixes and suffixes aids students in decoding unknown words encountered while reading.
The reason I am giving students two nights, instead of one, is because I want them to really take their time and try to memorize the meanings of these prefixes and suffixes. Try not to rush through and cram it all into one night.
Please make sure you come to class on Thursday with a solid understanding of these prefixes and suffixes.
Read AR for at least 20 minutes.
Have a great evening!
Mrs. Anderson : )
Tonight's homework is a bit different because students will have two nights to complete it. In other words it is not due until THURSDAY morning. The homework consists of two pages, front and back, that cover a variety of prefixes and suffixes. Knowing the meaning of these prefixes and suffixes aids students in decoding unknown words encountered while reading.
The reason I am giving students two nights, instead of one, is because I want them to really take their time and try to memorize the meanings of these prefixes and suffixes. Try not to rush through and cram it all into one night.
Please make sure you come to class on Thursday with a solid understanding of these prefixes and suffixes.
Read AR for at least 20 minutes.
Have a great evening!
Mrs. Anderson : )
Monday, March 21, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Welcome back everyone! I don't know about you but I had a wonderful, relaxing Spring Break and I am refreshed and ready to get back into learning!
Reminders:
Tomorrow is the last day to turn in money and orders for student class and Spring pictures. Order forms were sent home before the break.
For the next two weeks, students may wear flip-flops and/or hats at the cost of $1 per item, per day. All proceeds go the American Cancer Society. Go Team Chalisa!
Homework:
Read AR for at least 20 minutes. This six weeks we have a few extra days, so I really hope to see everyone at our AR party on April 8th.
As we continue our study of all operations (multiplication, division, addition and subtraction) I would like my students to develop a faster speed of computation time. To do this, we have to practice repeatedly. Tonight's worksheet helps to develop that type of speed. After completing the worksheet, I ask that parents quiz their child orally on the questions to reinforce understanding.
Have a great night and I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!
Mrs. Anderson :)
Reminders:
Tomorrow is the last day to turn in money and orders for student class and Spring pictures. Order forms were sent home before the break.
For the next two weeks, students may wear flip-flops and/or hats at the cost of $1 per item, per day. All proceeds go the American Cancer Society. Go Team Chalisa!
Homework:
Read AR for at least 20 minutes. This six weeks we have a few extra days, so I really hope to see everyone at our AR party on April 8th.
As we continue our study of all operations (multiplication, division, addition and subtraction) I would like my students to develop a faster speed of computation time. To do this, we have to practice repeatedly. Tonight's worksheet helps to develop that type of speed. After completing the worksheet, I ask that parents quiz their child orally on the questions to reinforce understanding.
Have a great night and I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!
Mrs. Anderson :)
Friday, March 11, 2011
Spring Break!!
It's finally here (yes, teachers love Spring Break too) Spring Break!! Please make sure you have tons of fun over this break. I want you all to play outside, ride your bikes and just enjoy being a kid. Then, in those rare moments of boredom, how about you grab a book and read? I always look forward to the chance to read for fun over the breaks. I will be reading Roald Dahl's Boy and Going Solo, what will you be reading?
Have fun and don't forget to be safe please!
Mrs. Anderson :)
Reminder: March 21-April 1 you can wear flip-flops or a hat if you pay one dollar for the privilege. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society!! Go Team Chalisa!
Have fun and don't forget to be safe please!
Mrs. Anderson :)
Reminder: March 21-April 1 you can wear flip-flops or a hat if you pay one dollar for the privilege. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society!! Go Team Chalisa!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Homework- Spelling Review
Hello all!
Tonight's homework is to complete the spelling cursive worksheet or the 10 sentences worksheet, depending on your word list for Friday. For the cursive worksheet, please write each word three times each and don't forget to create 2 sentences at the end of the worksheet. These sentences must include at least one underlined spelling word.
Also, please remind your child to test on at least three books this week. If your child has already done so, they can have a night off of reading!
Mrs. Anderson :)
Tonight's homework is to complete the spelling cursive worksheet or the 10 sentences worksheet, depending on your word list for Friday. For the cursive worksheet, please write each word three times each and don't forget to create 2 sentences at the end of the worksheet. These sentences must include at least one underlined spelling word.
Also, please remind your child to test on at least three books this week. If your child has already done so, they can have a night off of reading!
Mrs. Anderson :)
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Homework 03-08-11
Language Arts Worksheet- Our class is struggling a bit with contractions and the appropriate use of apostrophes. Please review the instructions on each side of the page before you begin, in order to refresh yourself on these important grammar rules.
Read 20 minutes of AR.
Have a great night and I hope you can make it out tonight for our faculty-student basketball game!
Mrs. Anderson
Read 20 minutes of AR.
Have a great night and I hope you can make it out tonight for our faculty-student basketball game!
Mrs. Anderson
Monday, March 7, 2011
Homework 03-07-11
Fill in the operation worksheet. The final half of this six weeks we will be focusing on all four basic math operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. On this worksheet, students must decide which operation to use in order to make the number sentence correct.
For instance, if the problem is 4__4= 16, the student would put an "x" in the blank, since four times four is sixteen. ****Keep in mind that there may be more than one valid operation for some problems.
Read AR.
Mrs. Anderson :)
For instance, if the problem is 4__4= 16, the student would put an "x" in the blank, since four times four is sixteen. ****Keep in mind that there may be more than one valid operation for some problems.
Read AR.
Mrs. Anderson :)
Friday, March 4, 2011
Surrealism: Learning about Salvador Dali
Today in art we discussed surrealism. This is a style of art made popular by Salvador Dali. It incorporates dreams with reality to create a strange, etheral image that shocks the viewer. I am very impressed with the work my budding artists created today!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Homework 3-3-11
Spelling worksheet- your child will have one of two worksheets based on their spelling words for this week. If your child has the worksheet in which they must write sentences, please make sure they write ten, complete sentences.
Read AR.
Have a wonderful night!
Mrs. Anderson :)
Read AR.
Have a wonderful night!
Mrs. Anderson :)
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Wed. 03-02-11
Parents- Ask you student about the Dairy Presentation we had the morning. It was awesome!
Homework: Read AR for at least 20 minutes. Remember, you are in control of your pacing. If you need to read 30 minutes on Monday, in order to read only 10 minutes of Tuesday, that is just fine with me. Learning the art of pacing yourself takes time to master, that is why I ask for 20 minutes per night. However, I trust that you are capable, intelligent students who can decide their own reading schedule- as long as you continue to meet your AR goals.
Tomorrow we will have our social studies test on the structure and functions of government. I am sending home a review worksheet. Parents, please study this with your child to get a better sense of what tomorrow's test will hold. This is not an assignment that is "due," rather I am sending it home to better prepare your student for tomorrow's test.
As always, my door is always open to you with any questions or concerns. My conference is 10:25-11:15 M-F. Please do not hesistate to call or email me.
Mrs. Anderson :)
Homework: Read AR for at least 20 minutes. Remember, you are in control of your pacing. If you need to read 30 minutes on Monday, in order to read only 10 minutes of Tuesday, that is just fine with me. Learning the art of pacing yourself takes time to master, that is why I ask for 20 minutes per night. However, I trust that you are capable, intelligent students who can decide their own reading schedule- as long as you continue to meet your AR goals.
Tomorrow we will have our social studies test on the structure and functions of government. I am sending home a review worksheet. Parents, please study this with your child to get a better sense of what tomorrow's test will hold. This is not an assignment that is "due," rather I am sending it home to better prepare your student for tomorrow's test.
As always, my door is always open to you with any questions or concerns. My conference is 10:25-11:15 M-F. Please do not hesistate to call or email me.
Mrs. Anderson :)
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
03-01-11
Wow! You all must have put in some extra effort last night! I was very pleased with the math test grades today. Congrats!
Homework: Tonight students will get the opportunity to put their newly developed persuasive writing skills to the test. I am sending home a writing prompt that asks students to pretend they are running for the mayor of Tioga. I ask that students follow the following rules when completing this assignment:
1. Write in cursive only.
2. Sketch out main reasons briefly at the top of the page so you know what you plan to write about.
3. Indent each paragraph. ( I am not assigning a specific length to write.)
4. Remember what we learned in class today about how to structure a persuasive paragraph: topic sentence, reason, reason, BEST reason, concluding sentence (summarize your positions).
I will also suggest that students bring home their Language Arts Handbook and sample persuasive writing to assist them. Parents- please ask students to show you this information.
Good luck and happy writing!
Mrs. Anderson :)
Homework: Tonight students will get the opportunity to put their newly developed persuasive writing skills to the test. I am sending home a writing prompt that asks students to pretend they are running for the mayor of Tioga. I ask that students follow the following rules when completing this assignment:
1. Write in cursive only.
2. Sketch out main reasons briefly at the top of the page so you know what you plan to write about.
3. Indent each paragraph. ( I am not assigning a specific length to write.)
4. Remember what we learned in class today about how to structure a persuasive paragraph: topic sentence, reason, reason, BEST reason, concluding sentence (summarize your positions).
I will also suggest that students bring home their Language Arts Handbook and sample persuasive writing to assist them. Parents- please ask students to show you this information.
Good luck and happy writing!
Mrs. Anderson :)
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