Dear Parents,
Hot chocolate, cookies, and great POEMS made for a fabulous Poetry Cafe last week. The children were prepared, enthusiastic, and eager to be next to take center stage. It was a day of fun, while developing love for poetry, feel comfortable speaking before a group, and make a fifth grade memory. It was wonderful seeing many parents enjoy this activity too.
Last week I sent home a packet of science projects. These are easy projects to do over the holiday break, but remember they aren't due until January 31 if you are away or just need a break from school!
What's happening this week in Room 10:
* Tuesday we're going to the library. Students will select books to read over the break (just a subtle hint), and get ready for the next book report which is February 8. More details after the break.
* We'll be reading historical plays this week. This is always a favorite activity for everyone. We're also reading and enjoying the Sign of the Beaver.
* Our social studies museums will be finished by Wednesday. Come by to visit if you get a chance. With lots of effort, the finished pieces are very impressive!
* The final test for '07 will be Thursday. We'll review Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and the THEME 3 READING ASSESSMENT will be Thursday.
* Wednesday we're going to the Jr. High to see a play.
* Wednesday is NOT restructured.
* Remember, you don't have to pack a lunch on Friday. Please join the Fiesta. We always have plenty of food and fun. Lunch is at 11:45 and the optional WHITE ELEPHANT exchange is at 1:00.
HOMEWORK: Read historical plays nightly and review for reading assessment on Thursday.
Monday:
Math - lesson 22, review, page 640
Tuesday:
Math - lesson 33, review, page 642
Wednesday:
Math - lesson 43, review, pages 644/645
Thursday:
Math - lesson 52, review, even only, pages 647/648
And now it's time to wish you all the goodness and happiness that comes with the holidays. I love all the sights and sounds....and the vacation! Hope your holidays are spent with good friends and family, and that the New Year brings much love and happiness to everyone.
Best regards to all and to all a HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Melanie Jaynes
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Week of December 10-14, 2007
Dear Parents,
We're having a Mexican Fiesta for our end of the year party on December 21, followed by a White Elephant Exchange. Our Room Moms are organizing the party, but I'm sure they would like a little help with the preparation and serving. And of course, it wouldn't be a celebration without you. Please come to the fiesta, and join us for lunch as we say good-by to 2007 and make a few resolutions.
I'm asking each child to bring in $5.00 to cover the cost of the party. The students are planning the menu this week, but there is always room for any holiday treat you'd like to make for the party.
As for the White Elephant, it's something you have, but don't want, it's old, but not worn out, it's funny or ugly, but charming, it has all its parts, and needs a new good home. The gift exchange is optional. Everyone who brings in a wrapped White Elephant will get a gift in the exchange.
This week I'm giving out a packet of science projects that go with our next unit of study, how atmospheric conditions are measured. Students are required to make any two projects and include a short write-up about the projects they make. They are due January 31, two weeks after we return from the winter vacation. If you are home and looking for something to do over the break, these projects can be easily completed in an afternoon. If you are away, the due date gives everyone enough time to complete both projects when school resumes in January.
Just a few more things:
* No News Teams this week.
* Congratulations to Lauren Reade and Dante Gomez. The class voted to have them represent our class on the Rio Leadership Team. Congratulations to all the students who wrote speeches. The voting results were very close and everyone was very qualified.
* Join us at the Poetry Cafe on Thursday at 10:20. You'll be in for a treat!
* Any one have a table lamp I can borrow for the Poetry Cafe??
* Remember to send back permission slip and $1.00 for the play at the Jr High.
Homework: Read nightly for 3o minutes.
Monday
Social studies - the remaining two pieces for the museum are due on Friday
Math - lesson 81, all
Spelling - Contract OR pages 180/181
Poetry - Be prepared with two poems to recite on Thursday
Tuesday
Math - lessons 82 and 83, even only
Spelling - Contract OR pages 182/183
Grammar - pages 40/43
Wednesday
Math - lesson 84, all
Grammar - pages 69/73
Practice poems!!!
Thursday
Math - lesson 85
DLP
Read Aloud - your choice
Stay warm, dry, and healthy during these busy days.
Best regards for a great week,
Melanie Jaynes
We're having a Mexican Fiesta for our end of the year party on December 21, followed by a White Elephant Exchange. Our Room Moms are organizing the party, but I'm sure they would like a little help with the preparation and serving. And of course, it wouldn't be a celebration without you. Please come to the fiesta, and join us for lunch as we say good-by to 2007 and make a few resolutions.
I'm asking each child to bring in $5.00 to cover the cost of the party. The students are planning the menu this week, but there is always room for any holiday treat you'd like to make for the party.
As for the White Elephant, it's something you have, but don't want, it's old, but not worn out, it's funny or ugly, but charming, it has all its parts, and needs a new good home. The gift exchange is optional. Everyone who brings in a wrapped White Elephant will get a gift in the exchange.
This week I'm giving out a packet of science projects that go with our next unit of study, how atmospheric conditions are measured. Students are required to make any two projects and include a short write-up about the projects they make. They are due January 31, two weeks after we return from the winter vacation. If you are home and looking for something to do over the break, these projects can be easily completed in an afternoon. If you are away, the due date gives everyone enough time to complete both projects when school resumes in January.
Just a few more things:
* No News Teams this week.
* Congratulations to Lauren Reade and Dante Gomez. The class voted to have them represent our class on the Rio Leadership Team. Congratulations to all the students who wrote speeches. The voting results were very close and everyone was very qualified.
* Join us at the Poetry Cafe on Thursday at 10:20. You'll be in for a treat!
* Any one have a table lamp I can borrow for the Poetry Cafe??
* Remember to send back permission slip and $1.00 for the play at the Jr High.
Homework: Read nightly for 3o minutes.
Monday
Social studies - the remaining two pieces for the museum are due on Friday
Math - lesson 81, all
Spelling - Contract OR pages 180/181
Poetry - Be prepared with two poems to recite on Thursday
Tuesday
Math - lessons 82 and 83, even only
Spelling - Contract OR pages 182/183
Grammar - pages 40/43
Wednesday
Math - lesson 84, all
Grammar - pages 69/73
Practice poems!!!
Thursday
Math - lesson 85
DLP
Read Aloud - your choice
Stay warm, dry, and healthy during these busy days.
Best regards for a great week,
Melanie Jaynes
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Week of December 3-7, 2007
Hello,
Last week we had an exceptional day of learning "outside" of the classroom. Over and over I heard the children rave about their day at NASA. Their thank you notes to the docents are filled with new information learned at NASA and sincere gratitude. The morning traffic is challenging, but parents who attended will agree, it's worth the effort!
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ROOM 10 THIS WEEK:
* We'll continue reading Sign of the Beaver over the next two weeks. No new grammar or spelling from our reading series this week. We'll work with the new vocabulary from the book in class.
* Working in groups, students are making a Museum of Colonization in North America in social studies. They will have time in class each day, but also need to work on this at home nightly. Each student is responsible for three items: a written piece, an object, and a piece of their choice. This project will take us through the month of December.
* News Teams 3 and 4 will report the news on Friday.
* Please complete and return the permission slip with $1.00. We're going to the Jr. High to see Beauty and the Beast on Dec.19.
* The date for the science test has been changed. THE TEST IS NOW ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7.
* Everyone needs a cup and saucer for the Poetry Cafe on December 13.
HOMEWORK - Students need to read for 30 minutes and work on museum pieces nightly.
Monday:
Math - lesson 76, all
News Teams - Complete worksheet
Science - Review, worksheet page 81
Tuesday -
Math - lessons 77 and 78, even only
Wednesday:
Math - lesson 79, all
Science - Review Packet pages, 70, 72, and 74
Thursday:
Math - lesson 80, all
Science - Study for test
News Teams - Be prepared for Friday's presentation
DATES TO REMEMBER:
* Poetry Cafe is December 13.
* December 19th is NOT a restructured day.
Best regards for a great week,
Melanie Jaynes
Last week we had an exceptional day of learning "outside" of the classroom. Over and over I heard the children rave about their day at NASA. Their thank you notes to the docents are filled with new information learned at NASA and sincere gratitude. The morning traffic is challenging, but parents who attended will agree, it's worth the effort!
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ROOM 10 THIS WEEK:
* We'll continue reading Sign of the Beaver over the next two weeks. No new grammar or spelling from our reading series this week. We'll work with the new vocabulary from the book in class.
* Working in groups, students are making a Museum of Colonization in North America in social studies. They will have time in class each day, but also need to work on this at home nightly. Each student is responsible for three items: a written piece, an object, and a piece of their choice. This project will take us through the month of December.
* News Teams 3 and 4 will report the news on Friday.
* Please complete and return the permission slip with $1.00. We're going to the Jr. High to see Beauty and the Beast on Dec.19.
* The date for the science test has been changed. THE TEST IS NOW ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7.
* Everyone needs a cup and saucer for the Poetry Cafe on December 13.
HOMEWORK - Students need to read for 30 minutes and work on museum pieces nightly.
Monday:
Math - lesson 76, all
News Teams - Complete worksheet
Science - Review, worksheet page 81
Tuesday -
Math - lessons 77 and 78, even only
Wednesday:
Math - lesson 79, all
Science - Review Packet pages, 70, 72, and 74
Thursday:
Math - lesson 80, all
Science - Study for test
News Teams - Be prepared for Friday's presentation
DATES TO REMEMBER:
* Poetry Cafe is December 13.
* December 19th is NOT a restructured day.
Best regards for a great week,
Melanie Jaynes
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