HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Ch. 8
Math L106/29,30x2
Spelling-Study Missed words (Spelling Bee on Wednesday)
Social Studies Review of Ch. 8 p.86 and 87 in wkbk
*Memorize excerpt from Declaration of Independence: "We hold these....
(p. 350 in book) Do Study Guide...Test Thursday
Science Projects due next Friday, February 6th.
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 10 (p. 127-131)
Math L107/35 + 37
Spelling-Study Missed words (Spelling Bee on Wednesday)
Social Studies - *Memorize excerpt from Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths....
(p. 350 in book) Do Study Guide...Test Thursday
Science (Water Conservation)-I _______________hereby vow to save water by:
write 5 things. I will also teach my families these things.
WEDNESDAY
Read Ch. 11 p. 146-155
Finish Math L108/39-41x2
Study for Social Studies Test Thursday w/study guide
CONGRATULATIONS TO SYDNEY AND DANIEL, who won the Spelling Bee in our class.
THURSDAY
Read Ch. 12
Finish Math L110/43,44 HW/47, 48 Daily
Study for tests
CONGRATULATIONS TO SYDNEY AND DANIEL, who won the Spelling Bee in our class.
Class Update
This week our class continues learning on many fronts. Specifically, we wrap up Ch. 8, The Colonies Unite, of American History and take a test on Thursday. The study guide was sent home last Thursday. In Science we will finish our Unit of Study on the Water Cycle, which focuses on California's water and conservation. In reading we continue My Brother Sam is Dead. We are also working on our American Revolution Hero Power Point Presentations at the computer lab. Spanish will resume on Monday, as well. That's it for now,
Mr. Sweet
Weekly Quotes
(American Revolution-Social Studies)
"I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy." -- John Adams
"[L]iberty must at all hazards be supported. We have a right to it, derived from our Maker. But if we had not, our fathers have earned and bought it for us, at the expense of their ease, their estates, their pleasure, and their blood." -- John Adams, 1776
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." -- Nathan Hale's last words before being hanged by British
(Conservation of Water-Science)
"When the well is dry, we know the worth of water."
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, (1706-1790), Poor Richard's Almanac, 1746
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
WEEK 20
WEEKLY QUOTE
Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes:
"A man who won't die for something is not fit to live."
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential." President Barack Obama
WEEKLY RIDDLE
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 5 + Yankee Doodle/Letter Handout-Due Thursday
Math - Finish L102/Wkbk 13/14 x2
Spelling-Correct mistakes 3 times in cursive
Science Projects
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Ch. 6 + Yankee Doodle/Letter Handout-Due Thursday
Math - Finish L103/Wkbk 16/17 x2
Spelling-Correct mistakes 3 times in cursive
Science Projects
Extra Credit-Make 4 shapes on coordinate plane
Write ordered pairs down for another student to solve in class
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Write a 1-page letter to Barack Obama-Briefly introduce yourself.How do you feel about him becoming our president? Hopes? Concerns? What would you like the president to do? Education? Congratulations, feedback on the Inauguration. MLK Dream?
Math - L105/Ch.2 test + Ch.3-1 wkbk page
Study for Spelling/Vocab/DLR
* EXTRA CREDIT-See above
Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes:
"A man who won't die for something is not fit to live."
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential." President Barack Obama
WEEKLY RIDDLE
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 5 + Yankee Doodle/Letter Handout-Due Thursday
Math - Finish L102/Wkbk 13/14 x2
Spelling-Correct mistakes 3 times in cursive
Science Projects
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Ch. 6 + Yankee Doodle/Letter Handout-Due Thursday
Math - Finish L103/Wkbk 16/17 x2
Spelling-Correct mistakes 3 times in cursive
Science Projects
Extra Credit-Make 4 shapes on coordinate plane
Write ordered pairs down for another student to solve in class
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Write a 1-page letter to Barack Obama-Briefly introduce yourself.How do you feel about him becoming our president? Hopes? Concerns? What would you like the president to do? Education? Congratulations, feedback on the Inauguration. MLK Dream?
Math - L105/Ch.2 test + Ch.3-1 wkbk page
Study for Spelling/Vocab/DLR
* EXTRA CREDIT-See above
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Week 19
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Chapter 1 of My Brother Sam is Dead page 1-12
Math L96/ p. 1&2 in orange workbooks
Science Project Investigation Plan Due Friday
Projects are due Friday, February 6th.(There will be no homework, other than finishing math, the week it is due so they can focus on finishing it)
Vocabulary-Study words with 3" by 5" cards in class
* You may get more info. at home for your American Revolution Powerpoint Projects
(These are being done in the Computer Lab exclusively)
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read the rest of Ch. 2
Math L 98/p.3&4 in orange workbooks
Social Studies p. 77-79 in wkbk
Dear Parents,
Happy New Year! I hope everybody enjoyed their winter break with time to rest, play and travel. I’m sure everybody missed homework over those three weeks! My family had such a memorable break. Some family highlights included: A friend of mine lent me his PS3 Rock Band with hundreds of songs. It was quite adorable seeing Juliet playing drums and Josiah belting out Punk Rock Songs vocally. I also took Josiah to his first Sharks game, which he just loved. We also went up to the Long Barn Lodge in the snow to go ice-skating and sledding. Reading Tales of the 4th Grade Nothing to my children was hilarious. They hung on every word. Finally, I was really excited because my band, The Wild Rovers, finally went to the studio and recorded 6 songs consisting of 3 originals and 3 traditional Celtic Songs. They will be available at St. Patrick’s Day. This process was a deep learning experience for us, and a great bonding time.
We were so blessed with the outpouring of love and kindness from the parents and students in this class. A special thanks goes out to all for the class gift of Sharks tickets along with the Seven Restaurant Certificate. Hilary and I look forward to this rare date night next week. I also look forward to seeing each of you to thank you personally for the other thoughtful gifts.
Now it is time for an update for all that is happening in room 12.
#1 - Science Projects. Before the break I handed out a sheet to summarize each project. This will help each child along organizationally. These projects are due Friday, February 6th. Just like the Heritage Reports, we will do a speech together IN CLASS after these are turned in. Please let me know if you have ANY questions about this exciting project.
#2 – I sent home progress reports for everybody. If you would like to meet to go over any concerns, please let me know.
#3 – I am excited that we will be starting a new unit in Science about Water. In fact, Hugh Voris, Tom’s dad, will be teaching a lesson tomorrow on the Water Cycle.
#4 – We are starting one of my favorite subjects in history…The American Revolution. We will start reading a book entitled My Brother Sam is Dead, which is all about the revolution.
#5 – On Tuesday we will start utilizing the Computer Lab. Our first project will be to learn about the American Revolution. In addition, in pairs students will create a Power Point Project on a Famous American from this era.
#6 – Next Monday we will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Being named after this amazing man, I love teaching about his life and its tremendous impact. This year is an amazing year to learn about his story along with the historical inauguration of President Barack Obama.
#7 – In Math, Group B will be starting the new math book. Group A will have a couple more weeks with the Saxon Book.
That’s it for now!
See you at school,
Martin Sweet
Read Chapter 1 of My Brother Sam is Dead page 1-12
Math L96/ p. 1&2 in orange workbooks
Science Project Investigation Plan Due Friday
Projects are due Friday, February 6th.(There will be no homework, other than finishing math, the week it is due so they can focus on finishing it)
Vocabulary-Study words with 3" by 5" cards in class
* You may get more info. at home for your American Revolution Powerpoint Projects
(These are being done in the Computer Lab exclusively)
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read the rest of Ch. 2
Math L 98/p.3&4 in orange workbooks
Social Studies p. 77-79 in wkbk
Dear Parents,
Happy New Year! I hope everybody enjoyed their winter break with time to rest, play and travel. I’m sure everybody missed homework over those three weeks! My family had such a memorable break. Some family highlights included: A friend of mine lent me his PS3 Rock Band with hundreds of songs. It was quite adorable seeing Juliet playing drums and Josiah belting out Punk Rock Songs vocally. I also took Josiah to his first Sharks game, which he just loved. We also went up to the Long Barn Lodge in the snow to go ice-skating and sledding. Reading Tales of the 4th Grade Nothing to my children was hilarious. They hung on every word. Finally, I was really excited because my band, The Wild Rovers, finally went to the studio and recorded 6 songs consisting of 3 originals and 3 traditional Celtic Songs. They will be available at St. Patrick’s Day. This process was a deep learning experience for us, and a great bonding time.
We were so blessed with the outpouring of love and kindness from the parents and students in this class. A special thanks goes out to all for the class gift of Sharks tickets along with the Seven Restaurant Certificate. Hilary and I look forward to this rare date night next week. I also look forward to seeing each of you to thank you personally for the other thoughtful gifts.
Now it is time for an update for all that is happening in room 12.
#1 - Science Projects. Before the break I handed out a sheet to summarize each project. This will help each child along organizationally. These projects are due Friday, February 6th. Just like the Heritage Reports, we will do a speech together IN CLASS after these are turned in. Please let me know if you have ANY questions about this exciting project.
#2 – I sent home progress reports for everybody. If you would like to meet to go over any concerns, please let me know.
#3 – I am excited that we will be starting a new unit in Science about Water. In fact, Hugh Voris, Tom’s dad, will be teaching a lesson tomorrow on the Water Cycle.
#4 – We are starting one of my favorite subjects in history…The American Revolution. We will start reading a book entitled My Brother Sam is Dead, which is all about the revolution.
#5 – On Tuesday we will start utilizing the Computer Lab. Our first project will be to learn about the American Revolution. In addition, in pairs students will create a Power Point Project on a Famous American from this era.
#6 – Next Monday we will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Being named after this amazing man, I love teaching about his life and its tremendous impact. This year is an amazing year to learn about his story along with the historical inauguration of President Barack Obama.
#7 – In Math, Group B will be starting the new math book. Group A will have a couple more weeks with the Saxon Book.
That’s it for now!
See you at school,
Martin Sweet
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