Hello,
Welcome back to a regular week of school. I hope your Thanksgiving holiday was festive and memorable.
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
1. Tuesday is our field trip to NASA. EVERYONE needs to bring a sack lunch. We'll be leaving school as soon as I take attendance. Parents, if you are driving, remember to bring your license. I'll have directions, etc. for you on Tuesday.
2. News Teams 1 and 2 will present the news on Friday.
3. Leadership speeches are due on Friday. Election results will be 12/7.
4. This week students will begin to select the 2 poems they will memorize and recite at the Poetry Cafe on Dec. 13. All students need to bring in a cup and saucer or a plate and mug to make the cafe a little more authentic. Also, our room moms will be calling for donations of cookies and large cans or hot chocolate mix. Let them know if you can help.
5. We'll begin reading Sign of the Beaver. Authored by Elizabeth Spear, it is historical fiction and a perfect fit to the social studies curriculum.
HOMEWORK - READ NIGHTLY FOR 30 MINUTES
Monday:
Math - lessons 71 and 72, even only
Spelling - pages 165/166 OR Contract
Grammar - pages 37/38
News Teams - select article, complete "5W" page
Tuesday: NO HOMEWORK!
Wednesday:
Math - lessons 73/74, even only
Spelling - pages 167/168 OR Contract
Grammar - pages 64/66
Thursday:
Math - lesson 75, all
DLP
Read Aloud - selection TBA
Study for spelling and reading tests
News Teams - Prepare and practice for Friday's presentation
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Mark your calendar. Our field trip to the National Weather Station
in Monterey is February 15, 2008.
2. Science Test on Unit Three - The Water Cycle, Thursday, Dec. 6.
Best regards for a great week,
Melanie Jaynes
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Week of November 13-16, 2007
Hello,
We ended last week with a pizza party to CELEBRATE our SUCCESS in READING. With great test scores on the theme test, I say "job well done" to the hard working students in room 10! Thanks to the Gearing family for getting the pizza, hot and delicious, from their restaurant in Gilroy.
This week students will present the diorama they created for their historical book report. There was quite a buzz in the room as students brought in their projects last week. Everyone has been assigned a date. I look forward to seeing all that creativity and hearing about their books.
Our next book report is always everyone's favorite. Together we will be "lighting" our interest to the wonderful world of poetry when we turn our classroom into the "Poetry Cafe" on Dec. 13. The open mike is for everyone...including parents. You'll hear some great poems and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. More about this when we return from Thanksgiving.
THIS WEEK:
1. Science assembly on Thursday, "Fun with Physics"
2. Chapter 3 social studies test on Friday.
3. Report cards go home on Friday
HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEK: REMEMBER TO READ NIGHTLY FOR 30 MINUTES
TUESDAY:
Math - lessons 66 and 67, even only
Science - finish water cycle drawing
WEDNESDAY:
Math - lessons 68/69, even only
Science - finish watershed drawing
Writing - Clean copy of opinion paragraph
THURSDAY:
Math - lesson 70, all
Science - finish groundwater drawing
READ ALOUD - social studies
Social studies - STUDY FOR TEST
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Remember NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 19-23
2. NASA field trip - Nov. 27
3. T-Shirt design entries due Nov. 26
4. Leadership speech due Nov. 30
Have a wonderful holiday. I enjoy every time I get together with my family, but have to tell you Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Could it be all that food that lasts all too long?! Enjoy the holiday and the traditions with your family. See you on the 26th.
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
We ended last week with a pizza party to CELEBRATE our SUCCESS in READING. With great test scores on the theme test, I say "job well done" to the hard working students in room 10! Thanks to the Gearing family for getting the pizza, hot and delicious, from their restaurant in Gilroy.
This week students will present the diorama they created for their historical book report. There was quite a buzz in the room as students brought in their projects last week. Everyone has been assigned a date. I look forward to seeing all that creativity and hearing about their books.
Our next book report is always everyone's favorite. Together we will be "lighting" our interest to the wonderful world of poetry when we turn our classroom into the "Poetry Cafe" on Dec. 13. The open mike is for everyone...including parents. You'll hear some great poems and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. More about this when we return from Thanksgiving.
THIS WEEK:
1. Science assembly on Thursday, "Fun with Physics"
2. Chapter 3 social studies test on Friday.
3. Report cards go home on Friday
HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEK: REMEMBER TO READ NIGHTLY FOR 30 MINUTES
TUESDAY:
Math - lessons 66 and 67, even only
Science - finish water cycle drawing
WEDNESDAY:
Math - lessons 68/69, even only
Science - finish watershed drawing
Writing - Clean copy of opinion paragraph
THURSDAY:
Math - lesson 70, all
Science - finish groundwater drawing
READ ALOUD - social studies
Social studies - STUDY FOR TEST
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Remember NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 19-23
2. NASA field trip - Nov. 27
3. T-Shirt design entries due Nov. 26
4. Leadership speech due Nov. 30
Have a wonderful holiday. I enjoy every time I get together with my family, but have to tell you Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Could it be all that food that lasts all too long?! Enjoy the holiday and the traditions with your family. See you on the 26th.
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Week of November 5-9, 2007
Hello,
It was great seeing so many parents at the Halloween parade and party last week. Thanks for making this such a fun and festive day with great food and games. The children and the teacher had a great time!
What's happening this week in Room 10:
1. Just a reminder that everyone needs a bag lunch on Thursday. We will be eating lunch before going on the field trip to see Kids on Broadway. Also, be sure your child has a way home as we we will return after regular dismissal.
2. Jogging for the Arts on Friday. Our class runs at 10:45.
3. PIZZA PARTY on Friday to celebrate learning. Please send in $5.00 to cover cost of pizza, etc.
4. Geography test on southeast states and capitals is on Thursday.
5. Historical book report is due on Friday. Looking forward to those great projects.
Homework for the week:
MONDAY:
Spelling: Trolls - pgs. 145/146, Pigs - contract
Math: lesson 61 all
TUESDAY:
Spelling: Trolls - pgs. 147/148, Pigs - contract
Math: lessons 62/62 even
Grammar: pages 31/32
WEDNESDAY:
Math: lesson 64 all
Grammar: pgs. 52/54
THURSDAY:
Math: lesson 65 all
DLP
Read Aloud: selection social studies
NEXT WEEK:
1. NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12
2. Book report presentations Tuesday - Friday. Students have been assigned a day.
3. Assembly on Thursday - "Fun with PHYSICS"
4. REPORT CARDS GO HOME ON FRIDAY.......BIG SPIN AFTER LUNCH!!!
Have a great week!
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
It was great seeing so many parents at the Halloween parade and party last week. Thanks for making this such a fun and festive day with great food and games. The children and the teacher had a great time!
What's happening this week in Room 10:
1. Just a reminder that everyone needs a bag lunch on Thursday. We will be eating lunch before going on the field trip to see Kids on Broadway. Also, be sure your child has a way home as we we will return after regular dismissal.
2. Jogging for the Arts on Friday. Our class runs at 10:45.
3. PIZZA PARTY on Friday to celebrate learning. Please send in $5.00 to cover cost of pizza, etc.
4. Geography test on southeast states and capitals is on Thursday.
5. Historical book report is due on Friday. Looking forward to those great projects.
Homework for the week:
MONDAY:
Spelling: Trolls - pgs. 145/146, Pigs - contract
Math: lesson 61 all
TUESDAY:
Spelling: Trolls - pgs. 147/148, Pigs - contract
Math: lessons 62/62 even
Grammar: pages 31/32
WEDNESDAY:
Math: lesson 64 all
Grammar: pgs. 52/54
THURSDAY:
Math: lesson 65 all
DLP
Read Aloud: selection social studies
NEXT WEEK:
1. NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12
2. Book report presentations Tuesday - Friday. Students have been assigned a day.
3. Assembly on Thursday - "Fun with PHYSICS"
4. REPORT CARDS GO HOME ON FRIDAY.......BIG SPIN AFTER LUNCH!!!
Have a great week!
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
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