Homework
French - Chanson de Noel
Gr. 4 - Permission slips
Math - study facts
Friendship books should have 5 entries.
Sign spelling test
We are preparing for christmas and playing a lot of catch up these next few weeks.
The children know what they need to do and I will be adding to individuals agendas if they have work owing.
We will be doing a few computer projects in the new year and a memory stick would make a wonderful gift for those students who would like to keep a copy of their work.

Homework:
Writing- Good Copy of Esso Story
Spelling- Test on Provinces and Capitals
Work on Friendship Project

Homework
Spelling - study words
Writing - Check story for proper use of conversation
- Pool of words for tongue twister
Reading - finish reading "Rat's in the Sloop"
- finish any incomplete work in reading comprehension scribbler (5)
$3.00 for christmas dinner
Science - research for project

Homework:
Math- Problem of the Day
Spelling- study words
Writing- edit story for spelling, punctuation, and good dialogue
Novel Study- read Chapter 9 Sequencing Activity
Friendship Book- at least one entry
Poetry- Times Table Rap (think of ideas for facts not yet completed IE. When I'm in Math I sit beside Ben, 2 x 5 = 10)
Science- continue research (Some students still need to gather more information on their topic. Pictures are great but they need to provide information in their presentation. Other students are starting to assemble their projects. Please have them bring in any materials they are using if they are not presenting using PowerPoint or SMART Board.)

Homework:
Math- Sign Test
Literacy- bring back memo signed and form (if entering Esso Oil Contest)
-continue working on story, last chance for revision
Spelling- Study Provinces and their Capitals
Science- think about project, research information (next week we will be using the computer lab frequently to try to put together our projects)

Math- Study Facts
Literacy - Revise story for organization
Science - continue research
Spelling- Study (provinces & capitals)

Math - test
Spelling - study provinces& capitals
Writing - Revise story for sentence fluency This piece should be at least 2 pages long (double spaced) This is the second revision day.
Science- continue research Students refined their topics in class today and we spent time in the comp. lab researching and putting things on powerpoint & smart board
Reading - novel study - ch. 8 - complete passage picker sheet
Skating - helmet/skates 10:30
Gym

Homework:
Math-
Gr. 4 - Finish Review (We will be going over review tommorrow, and the Geometry Test will be Wednesday)
Gr. 3 - Test Wednesday
Science - Start Research for Project
Novel Study- Read Chapter 7, Word Finder Activity
Literacy - Revise Draft for Word-Choice
Phys. Ed.

Homework
Spelling - sign test
Writing - work on draft for fictional story
Science - think about project- Students will need to tell how their project relates to soil. Students may work individually or in groups as large as 4. Students should also be thinking of how they plan to present their topic. IE: news report or article, poster project, art project, book form,
Math - study facts
- corrections in Prob. of day scribbler
- sign quiz - make corrections - math facts 10X each
Gr, 3 -pg.124 ques. 1-4 & 6-8
We will be having a geometry test next week.

Homework:
Math:- Study Facts
- Gr. 3 P.117, Q 1-3
- Gr. 4 P.101, Q 1-5
Spelling- study words
Literacy - finish story web
Gym- Bring clothes
(Some people have notes in their agenda about work owed)

Homework
Spelling - study words
Writing - Mark sentence fluency
Novel Study - Venn diagram
Math - Study facts
- corrections in Problem of the day scribbler
Gr.3 - pg.111 -ques. 1-3
Gr. 4 - finish 7 shapes

Spelling - This weeks words Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba,New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories
Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Yukon
Math - Sign Quiz - make corrections
- Gr. 4 - make 3 nets for cubes (use your 6 sqaures to make 3 different nets for a cube)
- Gr. 3 - complete worksheet
Writing - Final copy of person I admire
Phys Ed

Homework
Spelling - sign test
Reading - finish sheet
Math - sign quiz / make correction/ facts 10X each
Book Order

Homework:
Spelling - Test
- finish syllable activity
Math- Study Facts
- Gr. 4 - Finish "Solids Worksheet" (Students will play a game tomorrow. It would help if they know what kind of faces are on each solid and how many. If the worksheet does not make it clear a good review would be page 94 in text.)
Novel Study - read Chapter 5
- Discussion Director sheet

Phys. Ed
Spelling - study words
Science - finish 2 puzzle sheets
Math -study facts
- Gr. 3 - finish shapes
- Gr. 4 - review pgs. 92 - 94 ques. 1-4
Novel Study - Ch. 4 - "What If" sheet
Reading Comprehension - finish 2nd SRA card

H0mework
Spelling - study words
Math - sign quiz
- study facts
Writng - Revise famous person piece - focus is on organization

Homework
Spelling - study new words
Math - study facts - 4X tables
- sign quiz - fact corrections 10X each
- geometry quiz
- Gr. 3 - make 4 shapes & record attributes
- Gr. 4 Pg. 79 - Ques. 1 & 4
Writing - Revise famous person piece- sentense structure
Novel Study - Read Ch.3 - Record 5 things in then column of Then/Now chart about Fredericton
Science - work on cover page
Gym

Homework
Math - Corrections in problem of the day scribblers most students should have 29 problems done, 5 grade 4 students went out of the class for a while in Sept. they have 22 problems
- Gr. 3 - make corrections on 2 pages in worksheet book see paper clips
- Gr. 4 - pg. 74 ques. 5
- pg.77 ques. 1&3 (paper protractor)
Writing - Start draft of famous person piece

Homework
Some students need to update their facts scribbler. They should have a multiplication cover page, 0X tables, 1X tables, 2X tables, 3X tables, a nice numbers cover page, we make 10, doubles and we make 100 pages. Cover pages should be fully coloured. Multiplication pages should have 2 columns ex: 0x1=0 1x0=0 This has already been assigned and should be already done. There are 12 students who need to work on their scribbler.
Math - study facts
- complete draft of 3X riddle.
-Grade 4's - Finish "Measuring Angles" worksheet (At least 3 shapes in second part)
- bring back pattern blocks
- Grade 3 - bring back geoboard
- pg 90 ques 1+3
- Problem of the day scribbler to be passed in
Spelling - test
Writing - web famous person assignment students were to pick a famous person who is still alive who they admire. They are going to write a piece about that person telling who they are, what they do and why they admire them.

Homework:
Spelling- Study Words
Math- Study Facts
Grade 3- pg. 86, Questions 1-3
Grade 4- pg. 70, Attempt Questions 1-5
Writing- Think about someone famous you admire
Reading- Chapter 2 Connector (Page should be filled)
Bring Skates and helmet
Phys. Ed.

Homework
Math- study facts
Science - bring in a spoon & 3 baggies
SS - finish 2 puzzles
- answer questions & share answers with someone
"Rats in the Sloop" - finish reading ch.1
- do worksheet
Phys.Ed

Science- Add to KWL chart
Health- Finish survey and picture
Phys. Ed.-

Homework
Math - get test signed
Writing - finish sentence and picture
- share poems with someone at home
Think about "what I want to be when I grow up"

Homework
Spelling - test
Writing - mark biography The children are marking their own papers. The important thing here is that they explain why they believed they should get the mark. See Organization Rubric for help.
Math - Write characteristics of shapes In worksheet duo-tang
-Work on quiz mark graph There should be 10 bars on this graph, it is in their worksheet duo-tang
Library books
Problem of the day
Pass in SS Scribbler They should have a cover page and there should be 14 enties made on their weather chart. I have been emphasising neatness & any work that is not done neatly (ruler) will be re-done.

October 30, 2007 Homework

Math- Finish worksheets
Literacy - Study Spelling Words
- finish and revise description (cat or dog pictures)

* Tomorrow is Halloween and you MAY bring treats if you would like*

Homework October 29, 2007

Math-finish worksheets
Spelling- Study Spelling words
Gym!!!!

Homework
Library Book
Final Copy of creature description -We started this piece of writing last week. It should be about 3/4 - 1 page in length to give all the neccessary details. This piece is focusing on idea and should contain the following information -> creatures name
-> description of the creature
-> saftey rule the creature upholds
-> what it does to children who break the safety rule
Spelling Test
Will need a geometry set for next week
Sign math test
Problem of the day scribbler passed in tomorrow. All corrections should be made. Students should have 21 problems completed since the first of September.

Homework
Spelling - list 40 nouns
- study words
Math - test tomorrow
Gr.3 pg. 46-47 ques. 7-12
Problem of the day
Graph last 6 quiz marks
Writing - edit creature description
Phys.Ed

Homework
Spelling - study words
Writing - draft of creature description We read "A Promise is a Promise" and are creating creatures of our own to reinforce saftey rules.
Math - study facts
Group 1 - complete pg. 51
Group 2 - complete pg.17
Problem of the day
Read for book report # 3
Phys.Ed

Homework
Spelling - sign test I didn't get a chance to get these all marked and passed back.
corrections 5X each grade 4 in cursive
Writing - final copy of biography those who did not get it done yet
- thinking about next story
Health - saftey rules
Math - study facts
- complete quiz mark graph
- final copy of 2X paragraph those who did not pass it in today
Reading - pick book for next book report
Last day for book orders
Parent Writing Info. Evening starts at 6:30- bring in signed memo
Science - bring in any needed materials

Homework
Book orders due
Writing - Final copy of biography
Math - study facts
- class height questions 1-4
- problem of the day scribblers

Homework
Spelling - study for test
Math - Prob. of day
- study facts
- sign quiz - corrections 5X each
Assignment 1 - 2 worksheet
Assignment 2 - pg. 14 -15 Ques. 1-7
Phys.Ed
Any materials needed for science project
Writing- Edit autobiography
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html this is an excellent site to use when practicing math skills

Homework
Spelling - Study words
- 2 worksheets
Math - Problem of the day
- study facts
Gr. 3 pg 47 9-11
Gr.4 pg.45 7-10
Revise & Edit 2X paragraph if needed
Writing - Read biography to someone Your child should point to each word as they read. You can help by letting them know if anything is unclear then letting them fix it.

Homework
Spelling - study words
- complete chart
Math - study fact
- problem of the day
Gr. 3 pg.46 Ques. 1-6
Gr. 4 pg. 44 Ques. 1-6
- sign quiz - corrections 5X each
Phys.Ed
Writing - Begin revision of biography

Homework
I do realize that it is a week-end and as a parent I know what a bother week-end homework can be. I will do my best to keep week end homework down to reading and writing but some students will have some catch up work to do.
Writing - work on autobiography draft this should be approx. 1 page double spaced
Science - Scribbler ready to be passed in special attention should be payed to learned column of KWL chart
Skating - leave school at 10:30
Have a Great Weekend

Homework
Spelling - study words
- crossword puzzle
Math - sign 2 quizes
- study facts
Gr. 3 pg. 30 - 31 ques. 1-4
Gr. 4 pg.38 -39 ques. 1-5 , 8 & 9
Complete draft of 2X word problem
Problem of the day
Autobiography - Work on draft please do not rush this process, we will be working on the draft for a while.
French - Chanson - premier 2 parties

Homework
Spelling - study new words
1. spider 2. inspect 3. spinning 4. spelling 5. special 6. spend 7. hospital 8. spill 9. sports 10. spoon
11. space 12. spring 13. spook 14. spy 15. spoke 16. newspaper 17. speak 18. spit 19. spread 20. sprout
Math - study facts
Gr. 3 - 2 worksheets
Gr. 4 - pg. 32 & 33
Problem of the day
Writing -web for biography some students are working in groups and will work on this in class
Phys. Ed
Book report due on friday

Homework
Spelling - test
Math - study facts Students should be studying all the facts in their fact scribblers
Multiplication 0, 1 & 2 X tables
We make 10, we make 100 & doubles
Library book

Homework
Spelling - study words
- crossword puzzle
Math - study facts
- sign quiz
Book Report - Due Oct.12 Students recieved the book report sheet today. They are to use the venn diagram to compare themeselves to the main character in their book.
Phys. Ed.
Problem of the day

Homework
Math - sign quiz
- corrections 5X each
Spelling - finish worksheet
- study 15 words
Read for book report
Science project

Homework
Spelling - study "ine family" words
Math - study facts
Grade 3 - 2 worksheets to complete
Grade 4 - pg. 28 & 29 ques. 1-9
Terry Fox walk - Dress for the weather
Problem of the day
Science project - Each group was given a different assignment today to get their project started.

Congrats to the students who recieved recognition awards today. Awards were given to students for the outstanding example they set in our classroom and in french.

Most of the students in our room have a homework free week-end :) :)

Some students did bring home their art projects to finish as we are putting the blocks together to make a paper quilt and would like to get that finished. Four students still need to pass in the book report that was due on Tuesday & I am still waiting for 6, 1X fact activities.

Of course the next book report is coming up and I expect that everyone will read on the week-end for the simple enjoyment of reading. I checked most of the students book choices today, those who needed to make changes had time to do that. A few had left their books home, all students were reminded that bringing their book report book to school each day is part of their homework. It will be those students responsibility to check their books out with me on Monday.

I hope everyone has a great week-end.

Mrs. Murphy

Homework
Read for book report
French - read paragraph
Terry Fox Walk - Next Tue.

Homework
Math - sign test
Literacy - finish description
Read for book report # 2 further details for this report will be given soon. Children should be reading a fictional book at an appropriate level.
Science review all notes

Homework
Science - Add to learned list
- Think about questions for our science project. We will be starting this project in early Oct. and this is the first step of the writing process. Ask your child to tell you about the writing process. Projects will be done in groups of 2-4 people. They will be presented to the class and no 2 groups will do the same project.
Math - Study 0 & 1x tables
- complete the math mystery questions are in their math worksheet duotang.
Spelling - Sign test -Corrections 5X each Grade 3 print, Grade 4 cursive
Book Report was due today

(:(:There will not be any homework over the long weekend(: (:
I do hope that people will continue to read each day however as reading should be a fun activity and not a chore. I never consider reading to be part of assigned homework. I'd like to take this opportunity to say how much I've been enjoying my year and what a joy it is to be teaching your children. I hope you continue to check our blog for information and homework clearification. If there is anything we can do to make it more parent friendly please do not hesitate to leave a message as they all go through my e-mail before the children see them. (just another way to improve on parent/school communication)
Thanks Mrs.Murphy

Homework
Spelling test -25 words - in spelling scribbler
Phys. Ed
Terry Fox - Next Friday we are asking for a $2 donation for the Terry Fox Society
Science - finish worksheet ask your child about the unitedstreaming videos we've watched
Book Report
Problem of the day notebook will be passed in tomorrow as we are not here on Friday
Book Orders
Math Gr.3- T-chart worksheet
Gr. 4 - pg.9 ques.7&8

Homework
Book Report - Due next Tue. - students were given the details of the book report today & can pick up the book report sheet when they are finished reading their book. Sentences are required!
Problem of the day
Math - Grade 3 - # chart worksheet
Spelling - Write sentences with 2 of the homonym pairs

Homework
Spelling-complete wordsearch
-review words
Science-add to learned chart students should be adding to this chart as they learn new things about plants.
Math - Problem of the Day part 1 only
Read for book report This will be a very simple book report but some of the children are reading longer chapter books and require more time to read. If your child finishes one book they may re-read it or move on to another so they have a few to pick from when they start the report.
Phys.Ed
French - Les Actions (4)

Homework
Read for book report
Sign "Happy Birthday to you dear friend" for someone We have been working on this with our spelling for the past 2 weeks. Your child should be able to use American Sign Language to sign the whole song. They know the importance of body language when signing.
Have a fun & safe week-end

Math - problem of the day Problem of the day books will be passed in on Fridays to be marked.
We do a problem on our own each day and then do it together the next day so what is expected should be clear. Iwill be looking for good attempts, to see their work and for the answer in a sentence.
Spelling - study words
Science - work on chart This is an ongoing assignment students are expected to be filling this in on a nightly basis as they learn new things.
Read Students were told to pick a book that they were comfortable reading for a book report the first week of school and should be well into it by now. I will be giving the book report outline soon.
Students have been instructed to copy the black part of the homework into there agenda and tell anyone who helps them with homework to see the blog for further details if neccessary.

Homework
Sign Quiz
Review spelling words
Study math facts +, - & 0X tables
Read for book report
Phys.ed

Homework
Sign Quiz
Spelling - friend, pal , chum, buddy, gum
Math - finish worksheets
- finish cover page
Read for upcoming book report

Homework
Sign spelling & math quiz
Spelling - study -new words - birthday, too, play, always, ate
Math - study 0X tables
SS - tell someone about the weather in thunder Bay, Ontario
- complete map cover page
Science - Review notes
Phys.Ed

Homework
Spelling - sign test - corrections 5X each
- 5 new words 1. happy 2. glad 3. merry 4. jolly 5. two
Science - finish cover page
Social Studies - tell someone about weather chart
2 memos

Homework
Spelling words - you, your, you're, yours, to
Reading - Finish reading story & recording "What I Learned"
Phys. Ed.
Picture Day

Ask me about:
1. How do scientists answer questions?
2. To sign the word you using ASL

We were very busy at school today. We have 2 students who are new to the school in our class. Welcome Malcolm & Lance. We don't have any homework tonight but our parents or guardians do. Student information sheets need to be filled out. There is also a memo to read. If your child didn't bring a ring scribbler or smaller notbooks today we will be needing them in the next few days. We discussed the importance of being prepared to learn & posted our morning procedures in the classroom. It is very important that we are here on time and ready to learn each day. We are adding our morning procedures to our blog so you can see how we start our day.
Morning Procedures - 8:10 - 8:25
1. Change outdoor footwear
2. Tidy area around your hook
3. Breakfast program - if just arriving
4. Empty bookbag 7 put everything in its place
5. Sharpen pencils
6. Use washroom/ get drink/ fill waterbottle
7. Get out book (reading material for the day
8. Get morning materials ready to go
9. Tidy desk & cubby
10. 8:25 - at desk working quietly

Tomorrow is sports day! There will not be a canteen! Bring a bag lunch, water, hat, proper footwear and sunscreen.

We had a wonderful walk this morning. I will be collecting format scribblers on monday morning.

Format Duo-Tang
1. Writing Process
2. 6 Trait sheet
3.Web Outlines
Character Sketch/Biography
Narrative/Story
Poster
Tongue Twister
Persuasive Letter
Description
4. Checklists
Informational Writing
Editing
Revising Checklist
5. It's Time to Revise

We had a great time on our field trip on Monday and we learned alot about local life in the 1800's. Ask me about what I learned. We took the following notes in class today.

Life in The 1800's
many things were homemade
- candles (stored in metal boxes and hung on wall to protect them from mice)
- soap made out of fat and ashes
- fishing rods
wrote with a feather and ink
children were not permitted to touch the books
needed the animals for many things
- cows for milk for drinking, cheese
- horses for transportation
- horse hair to stuff upholstery
- cats to catch mice
- straw matresses
- chickens used for meat & eggs were eaten
children had many chores
- carry water from the river using a yolk so they could carry 2 buckets at a time
- older children taught younger ones to read & write
didn't have electricity
- candles for light
- fire to cook food
buck saw required 2 people
used barrels to catch rain water
homes were usually built near to a river
- provided fish for food
grew own food
- fruit trees
preserved their food
- dried apples

The end of the year is fast approaching, the nice weather has arrived and little minds are no longer focused on school. We will be having very little homework from now to the end of the year but it is hoped that students will continue to read on a nightly basis. Assessments are being written however and proper rest is extreamly important for optimal success.

Homework
Get listening activity signed.
Get a good nights sleep.
Read 30 - 45 min. record book & pages read in agenda.

Homework
Get listening activity signed
Get a good night sleep
Phys.Ed

We are still doing testing, a good night sleep is very important!

Homework
Sign listening activity sheet
Literacy Groups
Reading -add to chart
Writing - revise
Play - practice role out loud
Literature Circles - prepare role for chapters 5&6
Phys. Ed
Math
Gr. 3 - pg. 367 &368 ques. 1-7
Gr. 4 - pg. 376 & 378 ques. 1-5
Consent form

We will continue to work on writing testing all week. A good night sleep is definitly an asset.

Homework
Literature
Reading - Continue adding to chart
Writing - Complete draft
Play - Practice role
Literature Circle - Prepare roles for ch 3&4
Permission slip
Enjoy the week end. Bring water bottle. Get a good night sleep.

Note to Parents/Guardians
Grade 4 will be starting provincial testing & I will be doing testing with the grade 3's as well.

homework
Writing - Mark piece of class writing
- Final copy of description
Get listening activity signed

We started working on a new writing piece last week & your child should have spent at least an hour if not 2 working on it by now. We are doing a descriptive piece of writing together in class & your child should be working on their piece each day as modeled in class. The following is the work we have done to date.

Grade 4B
The Assignment:
Write a story, a description, a retelling (recount) of a personal experience or event or a persuasive piece of writing.
Step # 1
Decide what type of writing you will do.
Class Paper - A description
Individual paper - students will write a description of their own choice.
Step # 2
Decide what you will write about.
Class Paper - choice # 1 Mrs.Murphy's classroom was much to broad a topic. We need to pick a seed. revised topic -Fish Tank
Ind.paper - students are encouraged to pick a place or thing (not a living object) they are very familiar with to describe.
Step # 3
Do a web.
Step # 4
Write a draft
Step # 5
Revision
Class paper 1. re-read out loud than again after and during each additional step 2.note areas that need work 3. circle sentences & highlight first words 4.work on noted areas
Ind. paper - follow class steps & use toolbox (format section of literacy binder)

Homework
Literature Groups
Reading - Continue adding to what I learned chart
Writing - Complete 2 lists & sketch
Literature circle - Answer 2 questions & read chapters 1 & 2
Play - Read play out loud 2X - complete cover page
Writing - Work on revision of description
Phys Ed
Get health poster mark signed

Homework
Spelling - Sign Test - Corrections
Writing - Work on revising description
-Get mother paper signed
Cursive wrtiting - 2 pages

Grade 3/4 notes on the Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories
1.Official Provincial Symbols
flower - mountain aven
gem - diamond
bird - gyrfalcon
tree - tamarack
2. capital - Yellowknife
3. population - approx. 42 000
4. second largest land area in Canada
5. joined confederation in 1870
6. moto - Land of the midnight sun
7.on average only 70 frost free days/year\
8. Flag
on either side blue represents the water
white represents ice & snow
9. Deepest lakes in Canada
Great Slave Lake
Great beaver Lake
10. Borders 3 provinces & 2 terr.
11. Was split into 2 territories in 1999
12. tourism is important to their economy
13. Longest River - Mackenzie River

Homework
Math
Gr. 3 pg. 321 +322
Gr.4 pg. 327 + 328
Literacy Groups
Reading - record shark facts
Writing - continue to revise
Play - finish reading story & complete prediction chart
Lit.circle - prepare to share final role
Cursive writing - 2 pages
Spelling - Northwest Territories facts
Gym
Science - Bring sunglasses & uv beads
Memo
Think about end of the year field trip

Gr.4B notes test tomorrow - write a short essay on Nunavut
Nunavut
1. 1/5 of Canada (area)
2. former part of NT (Northwest Territories)
3. arctic foxes, carabou, seals
4. flag
unveiled on April 1,1999
yellow & white
blue star / red guidepost - guided the people for centries
5. - climate is cold
winter -32C
summer 5C
- very little rain
6. almost reaches the North Pole
7. Official symbols
flower - arctic poppy
bird - rock ptarmigan
8. natural resources copper, lead, zinc, iron
- are not mined because of lack of roads
9. pop. 30,000
10. 85% of pop. are Inuit
11. high crime rate / shortage of jobs
12. Nunavut means "our land" in Inuktitut
13. area - 2 930 190 km
14. Native people of Nunavut are called inuit
15. Native language of nunavut is Inuktitut

Both classes are working on a Mothers Day essay. The essay itself is meant to be a gift so mothers are asked not to help. Other significant persons in your childs life are encouraged to help with the generation of ideas and revising however. We also discussed that many different persons may take on a mothering role in our lives and children were given the option to choose the person who best fit that role in their life. The following guide may & should be used to help revise.

Why my mother should win the mothers day contest prize.
Ideas
Is my topic clear?
Did I tell in my opening sentence who I was talking about?
Did I hook my reader in the first few sentences? Will they want to read on?
Did I tell enough?
Did I sum up with a closing sentence?

Sentence Fluency
Did I read my piece out loud at least 5X?
Does it sound O.K.?
Was I able to breath as I read?
Did it sound smooth & flow well?
Do my sentences vary in lenght?

Organization
Are my thoughts organized and grouped logically?
Did I talk about what my mom does for me and with me in different paragraphs?
Are different memories given their own paragraph and well developed?

Word Choice
Did I repeat the same words to often?
Did I use million dollar words?
Did I make the words work for me? Did they clearify my message?
Did I begin my sentences with different words?

Voice
Does my paper have feeling?
Will it leave my reader feeling warm and fuzzy?
Will it make my reader smile or will it move my reader to tears?
Did I use idioms or interesting & unique ideas to make the writing sound like me?

Conventions
Did I check the
___ spelling
___ punctuation
___ grammer
___ tense is consistant( past, present)
___ capital & lower case letters are used correctly

Presentation
Is my work neat and easy to read?
Did I use the margins on the page effectivly?

Homework
Spelling - sign test -corrections 5X each
- complete dictionary pages
New Words - special, best
Cursive Writing - 2 pages
Work on Mother's Day Essay - will go to final copy tomorrow
Math - Speed Quiz - sign & corrections 10X each
Gr. 3 - pgs. 314 & 315
Gr. 4 - pgs. 322 & 323
Jump rope for heart

Homework
Spelling - study -new words - Charlottetown
- Prince Edward Island
- sign test
- look up remaining words in dictionary section
Cursive Writing - 2 pages
Gym
Jump rope for heart - pledges
Get revised Stewart Little Scribbler signed
Final copy of Memory story

Homework
Spelling- study Nunavut
- dictionary worksheet
Writing- complete revision & editing memory story

Gr.3/4 notes on Nunavut
facts
1. Flag - unvieled April 1,1999
north star & guide post - were used
to guide the native people
2. 1/5 of Canada - 2 093 190 Km
3.Capital - Iqaluit
4. Very little rainfall
- less than 10 in./yr
5.Native Inuit people were nomads
- followed their food
6.Official Symbols
- flower - arctic poppy
- bird -rock ptarmigan
7. Very cold - Jan. as low as -32C
- July avg. temp. 5C
8.Most travel done by snowmobile or plane
9. population - approx. 30,000
10. closs to the North Pole
11. Abb. NU

Homework
Spelling - sign test
- corrections 5X each
- study Nunavut facts
Literacy Groups - Reading group - Add to learned column
- Play Group - questions
- read parts outloud
- Lit. Circles - prepare roles
- Writing - Revise & edit
Math - sign speed quiz
Gr.3 pg 311-312 ques. 1,2,3 & 5
Gr. 4 pg. 320 ques. 5-11
Gym
Cursive Writing - 2 pages

Spelling - complete 2 worksheets & word family chart
- study for test
- sign test & do corrections 5X each
Cursive Writing - 2 pages
Writing - edit memory story - have ready for final copy
Math - Gr. 3 pg. 308 + 309 ques. 1 - 8
Gr. 4 pg. 316 + 317 ques. 4 - 8
Literacy - complete alphabetical order sheets (4)

Have a great long weekend! Enjoy the spring weather!

Grade 4B Social Studies notes
Yukon
1. Official symbols
bird - common raven
stone - azure-blue
tree - sub-alpine fir
flower - fireweed (chosen in 1985)
2. Sun does not rise on Dec.21
Sun does not go down on June 21
3. coat of arms
red, blue, gold & white
peaks represent mountains
4. flag
green represents the grass and forests
blue represents the rivers
white represents the snow
5. Yukon River is the second longest in Canada
6.Highest point in Canada Mount Login
7. Mountain Range
8. Many groups of aboriginal people still live & practice the customs of their culture

Spelling- sign test
- new words - Toronto, Regina
Start studying facts on North West Territories ( see chart in SS scribbler)
Writing - start revising memory story
Literacy Groups
Reading - sheets
Writing - complete revision of story
Literature Circle - prep. role to share with group
Play - practice roles
Phys. ed

Spelling - study Yukon facts
- get paragraph signed
Writing - Draft of memory from place

Ask about ideas trait & my bank of ideas.

Our news

• Justin went to Moncton for his cousins birthday party.
• Bryanne got a new kitten, she named him Smokey.
• Trevor went to see "Are We Done Yet?".
• Kaylee & Kia went to see "Meet the Robinsons".

Todays SS lesson see the following site for further information http://www.gov.yk.ca/yukonglance/geography.html
Yukon
Facts
1. Capital - Whitehorse
2. Flag - blue represents the rivers & lakes
- white represents the snow
- green represents the forest
3. Winter - long nights
- sun does not rise on Dec. 21
4. Summer - long days
-sun does not set on June 21
5.Yukon river 2nd longest in Canada
6. Official bird - raven
7. Official flower - fireweed
8. Highest point in Canada - Mount Logan
9. Official Emblem - Has a husky on a mound of snow on top.
10. 483 450 sq. Km
11. road access to all cities and towns except Old Crow

Homework
Spelling - study
- sign test - corrections 5X each
Cursive Writing - 2 pages
Proper clothing for activities
Money/permission slips for Spring Fling
Several people did not pass in their book reports today. I will expect them before 8:25 tomorrow morning.

Homework
Spelling - sign test, corrections 5x each
Cursive Writing - 2 pages
Book Report - Cover Page
Gym
Book Order Tuesday
Math speed quiz signed, corrections

Homework
Spelling - sign tests - corrections 5X each
New word - Newfoundland and Labrador
Cursive Wrtiting - 2 pages
Book Report - Final copy of story
Memos - permission slip
Math
Gr. 3 - pg.298-299 Ques. 1-11 do not do # 2
Gr. 4 - pg. 296 Ques. 1-10
- pg. 299 Ques. 1-8

Our News

• Kaylee went to Moncton on the weekend and stayed at the Super 8. She had lots of fun.
• Trevor got a speed stacking certificate for his great performance

Ask about our friendship projects and bracellets.

Homework
Spelling - no excuse words list # 5
yes, all, did, do, me
may, a, am, my, an
Book Report - final copy
Phys. Ed
Math
gr. 4 - pg 295 ques. 1-4
gr. 3 - pg 197 ques. 5-7

Homework
Spelling - 50 word test - no excuse words & Canada words
- sign test - corrections 10X each
- complete chart
Cursive writing - 2 pages
Book report - complete & ready to go to final copy
Music Festival - dancers bring a bag lunch
- wear white shirts
Social Studies - fix weather chart if needed
- study Yukon info.

Ask about our earth day pledges.

Homework
Spelling - sign 2 tests - corrections 10x each cursive
- study 9 words new word - Yukon
Book Report - last chance to revise & edit
Friendship books due tomorrow
Cursive Writing - 2 pages (if not done)

Our students did well in the music festival yesterday & the coral reading today.

Homework
Spelling - study 8 words new word - Nunavut
Book report - edit story
Coral reading
Gym

Homework
Spelling- study new word Quebec
- sign test
- corrections 10X each cursive
Book Report - Start revision on story
Sign 2 writing pieces

Note : Basketball clinic each Tue. at Dr.Losier @ 6:15

Homework
Spelling - get test signed - corrections 10X
Literature Groups
Reading - complete work sheet
Writing - complete web
Literature Circles - complete role for pgs 1-20
Play - read "The Tiger's Whisker" out loud
Phys. ed
Friendship book due at least 40 entries

Our News

• Kaylee won a gymnastics trophy for doing the most cartwheels at her cartwheel-A-thon

Homework
Math - quiz - sign & make corrections
Book report - Draft of story
Spelling test 5 words - Northwest Territories

We will be exchanging our secret friend books on Monday. Each person should have at least 40 entries.

Ask about the weather in Yellowknife today.

Homework
Spelling words - Iqaluit
- Alberta
- Ontario
- Saskatchewan
Book Report - Complete web for story with main character
Ask about "Beauty & The Beast".
The following is the April book report assignment
April Book Report

Write a detailed character sketch ( biography) of the main character.
· At least 3 paragraphs in length
· Describe what the character looks like
· Give some general information about your character
· Tell what your character is like and back up what you say with things your character did in the book.
Write a short story about you and your main character. Pretend that the character has come to visit you and tell about some of your time together.
Must be at least a page long
Your story should be a seed and not the whole watermelon keep the time frame short and manageable
Use your 5 senses to describe in detail
Make your story come alive for your reader

Homework
Complete Featuring Fairy Tales Sheet
Bring in $3.00 to go see Beauty & The Beast
Spelling words -Iqaluit
- Alberta
- Ontario

Our News

• Brandon went to see the Harlem Globe Trotters last Wednesday
• Jason went to see "Are We Done Yet"
• We are going to see "Beauty & The Beast" tomorrow morning

Ask about the brothers Grimm website.

Homework
Book Report - Revise Character Sketch
Spelling Word - Iqaluit
Final Copy of Memory Story
Picture for book report if printed
Math - quiz -sign -make corrections
-Gr.3 pg 291-292 ques. # 3-8
- Gr. 4 pg 285 ques # 4-7

Ask About
The weather in Iqaluit
Book report sandwich -> the skills we worked on in tech class

Homework
Book report - web for character sketch
Literature Groups
Reading - worksheet
Writing - ready to write final copy
Play - Finish & edit
Lit. Circl - finish cover page
Gym

Homework
Reading comprehension sheets
Report Card ( appointment schedule)
Book Orders due Thur.
Book Report

Homework
Literacy groups
Play - finish draft
Writing - continue work on revision & editing
Literatue Circle - complete role for ch. 6 / picture of dream car
Reading- worksheet
Math - speed quiz -sign &corrections
- Gr. 3 - pg 286 & 287 ques. 1,4,5,6&8
-Gr.4 - pg.274 ques. 1-3
Read for book report
Gym

Ask about what I will be doing for my next book report

Our News

• Molly's ringette team won a gold medal at their provincials in Moncton
• Riley, Justin & Nathan had their hockey banquet this past weekend
• Parker & Riley went to see the new TMNT movie and give it 5 stars

Homework
Literature Groups
Reading- worksheet
Literature Circle - Complete role for chapter 5
Writing - Re-read story to someone & ensure plot highlight is written in detail
Play - Complete draft of play
Writing - Complete revising fishing story
- draft of place for poster
Science - check out shadow after supper - record time & observation

Homework
Literacy
Finish revising & editing memory story
Think about fishing story
Math
Sign quiz & make correctins 10x each
Gr.3 - pgs. 283 questions 8 & reflect
Gr. 4 -pg. 272 questions 2-6
Read - upcoming book report

Our News

• Molly is going to ringette provincials - Good Luck Molly!
• Jadons team won the 1st game of their play-offs last night 9-2

Ask about my anti-smoking poster

Homework
Literacy Group
Reading- worksheet
Writing - Revise & edit story
Play - Get book / read / list characters
Lit. Circle - Complete role for ch. 4
Health - Do draft of poster in scribble
Phys. Ed
Math speed quiz signed / corrections 10X each

Ask about

• scholastic.com/kids site

Homework
Health complete web for anti-smoking poster
Read 30 min. - book report coming up
Credit Union

Ask About

• Reasons not to smoke
• some t.v. and radio slogans

Homework
Math - Gr. 3 -pg.279-280
- sign speed quiz & do corrections 10X each
Phys.Ed.
Sign health scribblers

Our News
Today is Grace's Birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRACE !!
Parker's hockey team won a gold medal.
Matt went to see "Wild Hogs" and he gives it 5 stars.

Homework
Skating Monday
Social Studies - organize scribbler
Literature Circle groups
reading - complete worksheet
play - write chant - practice part with expression
writing - finish draft and work on revision
literature circle - complete role for chapter 3
Health - get poster mark signed

Tomorrow is St.Patrick's Day don't forget to wear your green and "May the Luck O' the Irish be with Ya!"
:) HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELSEY & MRS.ROY (:
Many of our students are participating in the St. Patrick's Day concert here at the school this week end.

Homework
Get novel study scribbler signed after finishing sheet
Math - glue quilt onto paper
- sign speed quiz
- study 0 - 12 x tables
Wear green in honour of St. Patrick's Day

Just a reminder about new supplies charcoal pencils are optional everyone does not need to have one. There is skating on Monday.

Homework
Literacy Groups
Reading - complete sheet
Writing - complete web
Play - read role out loud 3
- find 3 words to define
Lit. Circle - Complete role for ch. 2
- work on cover page
gym
Gr.4 - bring back french form
get idiom test signed

Our News
Our podcast has been uploaded onto our school site and is ready for you to listen to.
Laura enjoyed her trip to Florida but was glad to return home late on Sunday.

Ask about
tech. class and the tumblebook site

Henry The Fifth Radio Theatre

Henry the Fifth Radio Theatre Podcast Link:

http://nelsonrural.nbed.nb.ca/NelsonRuralPodcasts.htm

Homework
Writing - Final copy of limericks ready to pass in
Sign idiom test

Ask about

• Art - elements, what is art

Our News

Alex went to see "Wild Hogs" yesterday and he gives it 5 stars

Homework
Literacy Groups
Writing - comp. list
Literature Circle - Prepare role to share - Ch. 1
Play - Read aloud twice
Writing -complete draft for 2nd limerick
- Finish limerick that was started in class
Math -finish worksheet
Gym- bring gym clothes
Art - need sketch pad
duo tang (preferably yellow)
charcole pencil (optional)
pencil crayons
wax crayons
scissors
Many students already have these items but some may need to be replenished. Pencils, erasers and other supplies may also need replenishing.

Our News

• Kelsey enjoyed her trip to Cuba over the break, she will be doing a slide show for us in the near future.
• Kaylee had lots of fun while she stayed at her grandparents and at Emily's.
• Grace went to see Eva Avila(Canadian Idol Winner) in St. John.
• Parkers's team won 2 play-off games in their hockey tournament
• Bryanne had a birthday, she is now 10!
• Molly & Andrew went to Moncton and stayed at the Super 8 Hotel
• Trevor participated in a curling tournament
• Jolene and Kia watched "Happy Feet" they both gave it 3 stars
• AJ & Sky watched "Wild Hogs" and they both gave it 5 stars
• 10 students watched "Night at the Museum" and Brandon gives it 5 stars
• Emily flew to Florida and she had a great time
• Justin, Molly, Andrew, Nathan, Riley, Trevor & Bryanne went to Chrysal Palace

We have no homework over the March break but students will be bringing home their literacy binder, writers journal and their frienship book.
Writers journal is an ongoing project that doesn't take vacation, we should always be thinking about writing. Many published authors carry journals and find them very usefull. Your childs journal should contain ideas, fun words, million dollar words and phrases. It may also have pictures, stories and poetry.

No homework today
The following is a list of the quick writes we've done since Sept. A Quick write is a piece of writing that is done after a reading or discussion. Each quick write should be at least a paragraph or 2 in length. A quick write is a way to get information down quickly it should be double spaced so there is room for revision. There should be 30 quick writes in your childs binder.

Quick Write List

___ My Favorite Place – Sept 6
___ Surprised – Sept 11
___ Thankful – Sept 12
___ Angry – Sept 14
___ Sad – Sept 27
___ Happy – Oct 10
___ Embarrassed – comic strip – Oct 11
___ Proud – Oct 24
___ Excited – Nov.2
___ Goals –worksheet
___ Scared – Nov.16
___ Jealous – Nov. 20
___ Hopeful – Nov 21
___ “A Pocket full of Kisses” – book – Dec 4
___ Love – Dec 5
___ Perspective
“Voices in the Park” – book – Dec6
___ What is valuable to you worksheet “No More Baths” Jan 9
___ Shy - Jan. 15
___ Sorry – Take time to apologize worksheet
___ “Emma Kate” – March 1
From “My Mama Likes To Say”
1 ___ Time flies when your having fun
2 ___ Money doesn’t grow on trees
3 ___ Reach for the stars
4 ___ Love makes the world go round
Or
4 ___ It’s raining cats and dogs
5 ___ Sleep tight don’t let the bed bugs bite
Or
5 ___ Cat got your tongue
6 ___ If the shoe fits wear it

7 ___ I have eyes in the back of my head
Or
7 ___ Don’t count your chickens before they hatch
8 ___ Hold your horses
9 ___ When life hands you lemons make lemonade
10 ___ Laughter is the best medicine

Our friendship project is well underway once again, we will be revealing our secret friend just before St. Patrick's Day. March break would be a great time to get caught up if you've fallen behind. You should have 25 entries by March break.

Ideas for friendship books

1. draw a picture – something your secret friend would like – refer to their head for ideas
2. write nice things about your friend – remember to be specific
3. get pictures from the internet
4. cut pictures from old magazines or catalogs
5. something nice you saw your friend do
6. something you enjoyed doing with your friend
7. something your looking forward to doing with your friend
8. stickers
9. activities – dot to dot – colour by number – hand drawn or cut out and glued in
10. recipes
11. decorations
12. study aids – times tables
13. poems
14. riddles
15. jokes
16. tell about yourself
17. interesting quotes

Remember to use a wide variety of things in your book. It is important to add each day. The whole idea is to think about others and to know that someone is thinking nicely about you.

Homework
Phys.Ed
Fund Raising pledges
Book Orders
permission slip
Grade 4 - french permission slip

Our News

• Tomorrow there will be a gymnastics show in the gym at 10 o'clock

Ask about

• The literacy test I'm working on

Homework
Phys.Ed
Choir Practice
Book report ready to complete typing
Book Orders due by Fri.

Our News

• We had fun skating today
• Jadon's team came second in their hockey tournament
• Justin's team won in their tournament in Bay St. Anne
• Grace performed her gymnastics routine in the variety show

Ask about

• the literacy test I started to write this afternoon

Homework
Grade 4B
Literature Circle Scribbler prepared to be passed in

• cover page- title -authur - picture -fully coloured
• roles completed properly -sentence form - full explainations
• all related project work - research - notes - web - revised & edited draft
• related project work needs to be prepared to go to type if not already done.

Think about a childrens book to re-write into a play

Grade 3/4M

1. Fund Raising - collect pledges - sign test
2. Skating Mon. morning
3. Literacy - 2 tongue twisters complete with 25 word pool each- descriptive poem
4. Math - study 0-12X tables - speed quiz - sign&corrections

Ask about

1. parts of speech
2. Jack Prelutsky

Homework
Literacy Groups
Literature Circle/Play-Prepare Scribbler to pass in
Fund Raiser - collect pledges & get test signed
Spelling - Complete Tongue Twister
Math - study 0-12X tables - speed quiz -sign & do corrections - problem of the day
Grade 3 - pg 107 ques 1-3
Grade 4 - pg.101-102 ques.1-3

Todays News

• We listened to our Podcasts & Henry V will soon be available for your listening pleasure
• We performed "The Three Little Pigs" in french

Ask me to read you my tongue twister

Homework
Spelling - study "ide" words - finish tongue twister - sign test
Phys. Ed.
Math - Study 0-12X tables
Science - study for test on Fri.
Social Studies - complete worksheets
Fund Raiser - sheets go home if all money was not collected

Our News

• yesterday was Trevors birthday
• today is Ash Wednesday

Ask about

• How to make a file in my documents. Better yet ask me to show you.

Homework
Spelling - study
Phys ed.
Math - speed quiz - sign - corrections 10x each - study 0-12X tables
-problem of the day
Literacy Circle Groups
Play - read poem outloud 5X
Writing - Complete Final Copy
Literature Circles - Rd. pgs 36 -39 & prepare roles


Our news

• Grace, Kaylee & Kia won in 4 of the gymnastic routines they performed on the weekend at their competition.
• Justin & Nathan tied in their hockey game against each other

Spell-A-Thon List

around, you're, write, well, not, with, about, are, don't, myself, never,

does, made, you, must, any, went, again, much, which, and, new,

yellow, many, draw, down, no, look, what

New spelling words

pride, slide, inside, outside, wide, side, hide, ride

Homework
Book order
Spelling -test - corrections 10X each
Literature groups - Play group - revise play
- Writing group - finish revision
-Literature circle - prepare roles for pgs. 31-35
-reading - word game - re- read tongue twister
memo
science - test next friday
Book report - opinion (why) - book report ready to go to type

Our News

• Grace, Kaylee and Kia have a gymnastics competition on the weekend

Homework
Fund Raiser
Book report - Plot High Point
Book Order Due Friday
2 memos
I'm Thumbody book
Tell someone what an idiom is, what is your favorite one, what does it mean and where did it start

Today's News

• Mr.Savoy was in and gave us a presentation on internet safety
• Our book order arrived
• A boys basketball tounament on Feb.25 for the grade 4's-Mrs.Dickson is in charge

Ask About

• 3 things we should never do on the internet
• Club Penquin
• What are some things you should do to stay safe on the internet

Homework
Choir Practice tomorrow after school
Fund raiser - study/ collect pledges
Math - speed quiz signed & corrections 10X each
- study 0-12X tables
- problem of the day
Gym
Friendship project
Book Report - summary of story
Finish "me" poem

Ask
Who is Karla Kuskin?
What is poetry place?

Our News

• Parker's hockey team came in second in the Sunny Corner tournament
• Kia, Kaylee, Emily, Grace, Gracie & Kelsey danced in the White Gold Dance Show
• Riley's hockey team tied Bay St.Anne
• Emily & Jolene played really well in a basketball tournament
• Jadon's team came in third in their tournament

Homework
Choir Practice tomorrow after school
Fund raiser - study/ collect pledges
Math - speed quiz signed & corrections 10X each
- study 0-12X tables
- problem of the day
Gym
Friendship project
Book Report - summary of story

Homework
Fund raising - study words - collect pledges
Spelling - complete word family chart
Math - sign speed quiz -corrections 10X each - study X tables
Book Report - web & draft for setting (where and when the story takes place)
memos

Todays News

• Jadon had to leave early for a hockey tournament
• We went to see "Oceans Wild"

Ask Me

• Do sharks have bones?
• How many rows of teeth do sharks have?
• How do sharks breath?
• Are all sharks dangerous?
• How many species of sharks can be found in our area?
• How can you tell how sharks feed?
• If you catch a shark how should you lay it in the boat?
• How can you tell the difference between a boy and girl shark?
• Do all sharks have big teeth?
• What kind of fishing line would you use to fish shark?
• How do male sharks get the attention of female sharks?
• What do sharks often mistake surfers as?
• How many babies can a shark have at once?

Homework
Fund raiser- study words - collect pledges
Book report - Work on web and draft of setting
Math - problem of the day - sign speed quiz - corrections 10X each - study 0 -12 x tables

Ask About :
I'm Thumbody program
What is mental health ?

Todays News
Darlene and Sheila were in to finish the I'm thumbody program.

Homework
Fund Raiser - study words - collect pledges
Cursive Writing- practice a,o,e,n,d,y & w
- Make as many words as possible with these letters (spelling scribbler)
Book Report - Character Sketch - web - work on draft
Phys. Ed.

Ask About:
How many words a minute your child can type.

We are starting our next book report. It will be completed on the computer but the draft work is to be done in the writing section of their literacy binder.
Book Report
Title:
Author:
Character sketch: On one of the main characters.
Requires a web and a draft
More to follow

Homework
Fund Raiser - Study Words - collect pledges
Literacy Groups
Writing- Revise recount
Play - Work on play
Lit. Cir. - Prepare role to share - pg.28 & 29
- Armour
Illustrate sentence ( coloured) for class story if not done
Grade 4 - memo

Ask About
Idioms ex: Hold your horses

Homework
Math -Gr. 3 - Pg 94-95
- Gr. 4 - study for long division test
- study 0-12 X tables
Literacy - Finish illustrating sentence for class story
Phys. Ed
Fund Raiser - study and collect

Todays News

• Our Friendship project is once again underway and everyone should have at least 5 entries. This project is meant to be fun and helps to develope community within our room. Students are not marked on this project they are just given a complete or incomplete.
• Molly's ringette team won a gold medal at the Bay St. Anne tournament this weekend.
• Justin's team won a game at the jamboree.
• Grace went to the "Dream Conference" at JMH and had an amazing time.
• Many of us took in and enjoyed the Pond Hockey Tournament.

Ask About

• the writers toolbox

Note to parents,

This section will give you an idea about what your child is learning. It will contain questions that should generate conversation between you and your child.

Homework
Fund raiser - get pledges
- study words - trial test on Mon.
Literacy groups
writing - complete draft
play - finish comprehension sheet
- complete web for play
lit. circle - read pgs. 24-27 & "A Suit of Armour"
- prepare role to share
Math - Sign speed quiz & make corrections
- Study 12X tables
Spelling - sign test
Freindship Project - 4 entries

Todays News

• Today was jersey day.
• It is Groundhog Day.
• The pond hockey tournament begins today with the opening ceremonies at 4:30 and the first games start at 5 o'clock.

Homework
Math - Gr. 4 pg 77 1-3
- problem of the day
- sign speed quiz
- 11X tables
Spelling - Study Spell-A-Thon words
Lit. Circle Group- Prepare role for pg.22 & Hand Weapons

Todays News

• Two groups recorded their readers theater podcasts. They will soon be available for your listening enjoyment.
• Spell-A-Thon fund raiser begins today.
• This is the 4th day of our secret friend project.
  
  

Homework
Math - Gr. 4 pg 77 1-3
- problem of the day
- sign speed quiz
- 11X tables
Spelling - Study Spell-A-Thon words
Lit. Circle Group- Prepare role for pg.22 & Hand Weapons

Homework
Spelling - test -"ay" words
Gym
Read for book report

Todays News

• We started the Thumbody Project today. Two volunteers came into our classroom for an hour this morning and will return again next week to finish the program.
• We had an assembly and 11 students from our room received recognition awards.
• We will be doing a podcast of two readers theater plays tomorrow.
• We have a new rule in our classroom that only water will be permitted in our water bottles during class time. We know that water is very important for our physical health as well as for learning to take place.
• Part of our book order arrived today but the other half still hasn't left scholastics. The Math and Science order will not be here until sometime next week.

Homework
Spelling - test -"ay" words
Gym

Todays News

• We started the Thumbody Project today. Two volunteers came into our classroom for an hour this morning and will return again next week to finish the program.
• We had an assembly and 11 students from our room received recognition awards.
• We will be doing a podcast of two readers theater plays tomorrow.
• We have a new rule in our classroom that only water will be permitted in our water bottles during class time. We know that water is very important for our physical health as well as for learning to take place.

Homework Jan.30,2007

Spelling-study words, Groups 3-5 worksheets pg. 12 & 16

Literacy Groups - Play Group - Read the play outloud to someone

- Writing Group - complete web for re-count

- Literature Circle Group - Prepare roles to share -pgs 20-21 & "Into Battle"

We have started a new secret friend project and each student and adult in the room will need a book for their secret friend.