WEEKLY RIDDLE
"I am always excited
I tell people where things are at
You can play a game on me
I'm very rich
I give percentages
I am always looking up
And.......
I look like a light in the sky
I keep things arranged that are to my right
I keep things arranged that are to my left
What are We?"
WEEKLY QUOTE
Word of the Week
On Empathy:
“If you just learn a single trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.” Atticus Finch
Scott Adams: Empathy Quotes
Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read - 4th grade-Ch.15
5th Grade-20+21 Sign of the Beaver
Math-Finish L41-4th-p.171+172 in HM Wkbk
5th-p.61 in HM Wkbk
Spelling/Vocab-Write one sentence for each word correctly IN CURSIVE
Due THURSDAY
RETURN FIELD TRIP FORM + $1
WRITING-Finish Persuasive Essay-Due Wednesday
CHOOSE News Teams article by Thursday
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-4th-Ch.16
5th-Ch.22
Math-Spiral Review
Spelling-See Mon.
Writing-Finish Persuasive Essay-Due Wednesday
Choose News Team Article-Summary due Thursday
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
No reading
No math
Finish Spelling
STUDY VOCAB/DLR FOR TESTS
Do News Team Summary + attach article, grading sheet and summary together
*Make sure to fill out info. on scoring sheet.* If you lose it, you may
print another up from the link on the blog
I AM SICK AND WE WILL HAVE MRS. WESTON AS OUR SUB
THURSDAY
No homework
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
WEEK 6
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COASTAL BEACH CLEANUP DAY
WEEKLY QUOTE on our Virtue of the Week: INITIATIVE
"You can't cross a sea by merely staring into the water."
— Rabindranath Tagore
1913 Nobel laureate for literature
WEEKLY RIDDLE
Censored
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-4th Grade-Ch. 9 + Summary
5th Grade-Ch. 16 + Summary
Math-Finish L36
4th Grade-p.12-14 in HM Workbook
5th-p.165-167-HM Workbook
Spelling-4th-p. 57+59 in Purple Spelling Book IN CURSIVE!
5th-Spelling Activity List CHOOSE 4-DUE FRIDAY
BRING FIELD TRIP FORM + $8 check to RDM Parent Alliance
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-4th grade-Ch.11+Summary
5th-Ch. 18 + Summary
Math 4th Grade-p.169-170 in HM Workbook
5th-p.35+36 in HM Workbook
Spelling-Due Friday in Cursive
Bring both field trip forms
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-4th grade-Ch.13
5th-Ch. 19
Math 4th Grade-p.129-130 + P.133+134 in HM Workbook
5th-p.37+38 in HM Workbook
Spelling-Due Friday in Cursive
Bring both field trip forms
WWII Interviews Due Friday-4th Grade
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 20 minutes
NO MATH!
Finish Spelling in Cursive
Field Trip forms
DRESS CRAZY FOR THE PARTY!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
WEEK 5
Weekly Quote from our word of the week
On integrity: "Your actions speak so loudly I can not hear your words." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Weekly Riddle
The man who made it didn't want it, the man who bought it didn't use it, the man who used it didn't know it. What is it?
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-4th Grade-Ch. 5 + Summary
5th-Ch.7-9 + Summary
Math L31
Spelling-Integrity Definition, 1 Paragraph about what it means to you and an example from
your life, a cartoon and a quote about integrity. IN CURSIVE: DUE FRIDAY
Bring in signed field trip forms, gold forms, Innisbrook.
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-4th Grade-Ch. 7 + Colored Post Card Activity
5th - Ch. 11 + Reading Lesson Page
Math L 32
Spelling-See Monday
Bring in forms
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-4th Grade-Ch. 8 + Summary
5th-Ch.13+14 +Summary
MATH-Finish L34+ HM WKBK-4th-p.15+16
5th-p.8+9 in wkbk
SPELLING-DUE FRIDAY IN CURSIVE
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
READ A.R. book for 20min.
Math-Finish L35
Spelling-Finish Integrity Activities
Vocabulary-Finish guess, definitions, sentences
Bring snack, wear sunscreen and walking shoes for beach hike
On integrity: "Your actions speak so loudly I can not hear your words." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Weekly Riddle
The man who made it didn't want it, the man who bought it didn't use it, the man who used it didn't know it. What is it?
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-4th Grade-Ch. 5 + Summary
5th-Ch.7-9 + Summary
Math L31
Spelling-Integrity Definition, 1 Paragraph about what it means to you and an example from
your life, a cartoon and a quote about integrity. IN CURSIVE: DUE FRIDAY
Bring in signed field trip forms, gold forms, Innisbrook.
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-4th Grade-Ch. 7 + Colored Post Card Activity
5th - Ch. 11 + Reading Lesson Page
Math L 32
Spelling-See Monday
Bring in forms
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-4th Grade-Ch. 8 + Summary
5th-Ch.13+14 +Summary
MATH-Finish L34+ HM WKBK-4th-p.15+16
5th-p.8+9 in wkbk
SPELLING-DUE FRIDAY IN CURSIVE
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
READ A.R. book for 20min.
Math-Finish L35
Spelling-Finish Integrity Activities
Vocabulary-Finish guess, definitions, sentences
Bring snack, wear sunscreen and walking shoes for beach hike
Monday, September 7, 2009
WEEK 4
WEEKLY RIDDLE
"What goes up and never comes down?"
WEEKLY QUOTE
“Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you.” –Henri Frederic Amiel
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-4th Grade-Ch. 1-Number the Stars+Summary
5th Grade-Ch.1-Sign of the Beaver + Summary
Math L27
4th Grade-Write a story with your 10 vocabulary words from Number the Stars
5th Grade-Write a sentence for each of your 20 vocabulary words from Sign of the Beaver
DUE FRIDAY
Choose News Team Article
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-4th Grade-Ch. 2 + Summary
5th Grade-Ch. 3 + Comprehension Activity
Math - L29
STUDY FOR SOCIAL STUDIES TEST
Choose News Team Article
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading-Ch.4-4th Grade
Ch. 6-5th Grade
Math L30
Study Spelling-Due Friday
News Team Summary
I hope everybody had a wonderful 3-day weekend. If you remember, please let your children know why we celebrate Labor Day. Here are some quick updates about the exciting things that are happening in Room 12.
* We have three field trips that I just scheduled that should be amazing learning experiences with lots of fun, as well. Please remember to fill out your driver form a.s.a.p. from the office. On Friday, September 18th, we will participate in Coastal Clean Up Day by cleaning our beaches nearby. I need 3 chaperones who will walk with us and supervise the children at the beach. Mr. Kitch's class is also going on this hike. On Friday, October 2nd, we will head over to NASA Ames in Mountain View followed by In n' Out Burger on the way back home. Finally, on Friday, November 13th, we will go to the Tech Museum where we will participate in a hands-on lab focusing on Chemical Properties followed by an IMAX movie about the Force of Nature. This field trip will cost $8 each student. Permission slips will be going home as we near those dates.
* Many parents are having difficulty finding the Spelling Word Blog. Go to:http://mrsweetspelling.blogspot.com
* Our first test in Social Studies will be next Wednesday, September 9th. I sent home the study guide yesterday. If they study this guide they should do very well.
* 4th Grade will be doing interviews for World War II. Please choose a grandparent that was alive at this time. However, few from this era are still alive! Consequently, if you are unable to find anybody, you may call a Veteran's Hall, or Senior Citizen Home. They would love to tell their story. You may e-mail or phone if necessary. The questions are on the blog at: http://mrsweetriodelmar.blogspot.com
* Our class is doing some exciting in-class projects. Each 5th grade pair has researched a volcano and will finish their posters Monday for an oral speech together. In 4th grade, students have been learning about specific topics for 1-page reports on WWII. Ask them about their projects and I'll bet you will learn something new.
Thanks for all of your involvement and support,
Mr. Sweet
"What goes up and never comes down?"
WEEKLY QUOTE
“Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you.” –Henri Frederic Amiel
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-4th Grade-Ch. 1-Number the Stars+Summary
5th Grade-Ch.1-Sign of the Beaver + Summary
Math L27
4th Grade-Write a story with your 10 vocabulary words from Number the Stars
5th Grade-Write a sentence for each of your 20 vocabulary words from Sign of the Beaver
DUE FRIDAY
Choose News Team Article
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-4th Grade-Ch. 2 + Summary
5th Grade-Ch. 3 + Comprehension Activity
Math - L29
STUDY FOR SOCIAL STUDIES TEST
Choose News Team Article
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading-Ch.4-4th Grade
Ch. 6-5th Grade
Math L30
Study Spelling-Due Friday
News Team Summary
I hope everybody had a wonderful 3-day weekend. If you remember, please let your children know why we celebrate Labor Day. Here are some quick updates about the exciting things that are happening in Room 12.
* We have three field trips that I just scheduled that should be amazing learning experiences with lots of fun, as well. Please remember to fill out your driver form a.s.a.p. from the office. On Friday, September 18th, we will participate in Coastal Clean Up Day by cleaning our beaches nearby. I need 3 chaperones who will walk with us and supervise the children at the beach. Mr. Kitch's class is also going on this hike. On Friday, October 2nd, we will head over to NASA Ames in Mountain View followed by In n' Out Burger on the way back home. Finally, on Friday, November 13th, we will go to the Tech Museum where we will participate in a hands-on lab focusing on Chemical Properties followed by an IMAX movie about the Force of Nature. This field trip will cost $8 each student. Permission slips will be going home as we near those dates.
* Many parents are having difficulty finding the Spelling Word Blog. Go to:http://mrsweetspelling.blogspot.com
* Our first test in Social Studies will be next Wednesday, September 9th. I sent home the study guide yesterday. If they study this guide they should do very well.
* 4th Grade will be doing interviews for World War II. Please choose a grandparent that was alive at this time. However, few from this era are still alive! Consequently, if you are unable to find anybody, you may call a Veteran's Hall, or Senior Citizen Home. They would love to tell their story. You may e-mail or phone if necessary. The questions are on the blog at: http://mrsweetriodelmar.blogspot.com
* Our class is doing some exciting in-class projects. Each 5th grade pair has researched a volcano and will finish their posters Monday for an oral speech together. In 4th grade, students have been learning about specific topics for 1-page reports on WWII. Ask them about their projects and I'll bet you will learn something new.
Thanks for all of your involvement and support,
Mr. Sweet
Sunday, August 30, 2009
WEEK 3
WEEKLY RIDDLE
"I am the center of gravity, hold a capital situation in Vienna, and as I am foremost in every victory, am allowed by all to be invaluable. Though I am invisible, I am clearly seen in the midst of a river. I could name three who are in love with me and have three associates in vice. It is vain that you seek me for I have long been in heaven yet even now lie embalmed in the grave. What am I?"
WEEKLY QUOTE
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." Wayne Gretzky
Week 3 Update
This week we have many exciting things happening in Room 12. We will continue our News Team Presentations. I was very impressed with the preparation and quality of the teams that shared their news stories on Friday. I have never had a class where every child had met their deadline. I am also encouraged by this class’ enthusiasm in all subjects to learn.
In 4th grade reading we will kick off our unit of study on World War II by reading Sadako and the 1,000 Paper Cranes. In 5th grade we will complete our study of Natural Disasters with a story about Volcanic Eruptions. In class each group in 5th grade will be researching a specific volcano that has erupted at some point in recorded history. Here are the directions:
1. Research your specific volcano and find out:
• The volcano’s history
• The description of the volcano and where it is located
• Classify the type of volcano
• How the volcano has affected the people that live nearby
• Is it still active?
2. Make a poster board
• With a title, key points, and history, of your volcano
• With an illustration of the various parts of a volcano
1. Crater 2. Pipe
3. Side vent 4. Lava
5. Lava flow 6. Magma
7. Magma Chamber 8. Vent
• Obtain images from the Internet, magazines and make drawings of the volcano
• Include a map that shows where this volcano is located.
4. Prepare a brief group oral presentation for the class.
5. Partners should contribute equally.
6. Volcanoes need to be selected by this Tuesday.
4th Grade - World War II Interview Questions
Directions – If possible, please interview a family member who was alive when WWII began. This may be done in an e-mail. Otherwise you may go to a neighbor, family friend, or even a local senior center with a parent. You may want to record it with a tape player and record the answers at a latter time. Please type the responses and write in complete sentences. Have fun! We will share these interviews with other 4th graders and learn from many different viewpoints.
Questions
1. Please tell me your feelings about war.
2. How old were you when World War II began?
3. Why do you think our country became involved in World War II? What was at stake?
4. Why do you think that Japan bombed us in Pearl Harbor? What provoked such an attack?
5. Please describe your memories of World War II and the impact it had on you and your family and your day-to-day lives.
6. Do you have any family members who served in World War II? Describe them and how they served.
7. Do you agree with our involvement and actions in World War II? Why? Why not? Explain.
8. Do you agree with President Harry Truman’s decision to drop the bomb? Why/Why not?
9. Do you feel there are any similarities between World War II and the current global war against terrorism? Why? Why not?
10. What do you think were the most important things we learned from this war that will help us in our future?
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-20-4-1
Finish Math L20
Vocabulary-
1.Write the definition of perseverance
2.Write a paragraph about perseverance and what it means to you.Give an example in
your own life when you have needed it.
3.Find a quote about perseverance online and write it down.
4.Draw a cartoon illustrating this word and a scenario when it is needed.
DUE FRIDAY
Explorer/Cave Art Due: Wednesday
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-20-4-1
Math L22
Spelling-See Monday
Finish Explorer Brochure/Cave Art
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-20-4-1
Math Finish L24 + HM wkbk p 1-3
Finish Spelling-Due Friday
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading 4th Grade-Read Ch.7&8
5th-20 minutes
Math-Finish L26 + HM Wkbk p 5-7
Spelling-Finish Perseverance HW-See Monday
Study for tests in Spelling, Language and Math
SOCIAL STUDIES TEST NEXT WEDNESDAY-4th Grade-Early Native Americans
5th Grade-Explorers
"I am the center of gravity, hold a capital situation in Vienna, and as I am foremost in every victory, am allowed by all to be invaluable. Though I am invisible, I am clearly seen in the midst of a river. I could name three who are in love with me and have three associates in vice. It is vain that you seek me for I have long been in heaven yet even now lie embalmed in the grave. What am I?"
WEEKLY QUOTE
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." Wayne Gretzky
Week 3 Update
This week we have many exciting things happening in Room 12. We will continue our News Team Presentations. I was very impressed with the preparation and quality of the teams that shared their news stories on Friday. I have never had a class where every child had met their deadline. I am also encouraged by this class’ enthusiasm in all subjects to learn.
In 4th grade reading we will kick off our unit of study on World War II by reading Sadako and the 1,000 Paper Cranes. In 5th grade we will complete our study of Natural Disasters with a story about Volcanic Eruptions. In class each group in 5th grade will be researching a specific volcano that has erupted at some point in recorded history. Here are the directions:
1. Research your specific volcano and find out:
• The volcano’s history
• The description of the volcano and where it is located
• Classify the type of volcano
• How the volcano has affected the people that live nearby
• Is it still active?
2. Make a poster board
• With a title, key points, and history, of your volcano
• With an illustration of the various parts of a volcano
1. Crater 2. Pipe
3. Side vent 4. Lava
5. Lava flow 6. Magma
7. Magma Chamber 8. Vent
• Obtain images from the Internet, magazines and make drawings of the volcano
• Include a map that shows where this volcano is located.
4. Prepare a brief group oral presentation for the class.
5. Partners should contribute equally.
6. Volcanoes need to be selected by this Tuesday.
4th Grade - World War II Interview Questions
Directions – If possible, please interview a family member who was alive when WWII began. This may be done in an e-mail. Otherwise you may go to a neighbor, family friend, or even a local senior center with a parent. You may want to record it with a tape player and record the answers at a latter time. Please type the responses and write in complete sentences. Have fun! We will share these interviews with other 4th graders and learn from many different viewpoints.
Questions
1. Please tell me your feelings about war.
2. How old were you when World War II began?
3. Why do you think our country became involved in World War II? What was at stake?
4. Why do you think that Japan bombed us in Pearl Harbor? What provoked such an attack?
5. Please describe your memories of World War II and the impact it had on you and your family and your day-to-day lives.
6. Do you have any family members who served in World War II? Describe them and how they served.
7. Do you agree with our involvement and actions in World War II? Why? Why not? Explain.
8. Do you agree with President Harry Truman’s decision to drop the bomb? Why/Why not?
9. Do you feel there are any similarities between World War II and the current global war against terrorism? Why? Why not?
10. What do you think were the most important things we learned from this war that will help us in our future?
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-20-4-1
Finish Math L20
Vocabulary-
1.Write the definition of perseverance
2.Write a paragraph about perseverance and what it means to you.Give an example in
your own life when you have needed it.
3.Find a quote about perseverance online and write it down.
4.Draw a cartoon illustrating this word and a scenario when it is needed.
DUE FRIDAY
Explorer/Cave Art Due: Wednesday
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-20-4-1
Math L22
Spelling-See Monday
Finish Explorer Brochure/Cave Art
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-20-4-1
Math Finish L24 + HM wkbk p 1-3
Finish Spelling-Due Friday
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading 4th Grade-Read Ch.7&8
5th-20 minutes
Math-Finish L26 + HM Wkbk p 5-7
Spelling-Finish Perseverance HW-See Monday
Study for tests in Spelling, Language and Math
SOCIAL STUDIES TEST NEXT WEDNESDAY-4th Grade-Early Native Americans
5th Grade-Explorers
Friday, August 21, 2009
WEEK 2
THANKS MARY!
Dear Parents,
Thank you for all of your support at home these first two weeks. Our class is off to a great start and has been very responsible returning the massive amounts of paperwork at the beginning of the year, along with their homework assignments.
I started a new spelling blog at: http://mrsweetspelling.blogspot.com with all of our week's words posted on Monday afternoons. When the 5th grade is doing a story from our HM Literature Book the first 20 words will be in that book on the page specified. The last 10 vocabulary words will be posted on the blog.
Please remember that our Back to School Night will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 27th for upper grades. Please make every effort to come to this presentation to learn all you need to know about our class and what we'll need to do, as a team, to have a successful year together.
This week our class will be reading some exciting stories in both 4th and 5th grade. In 4th grade we will read about the Titanic and in 5th we will be reading a story entitled, "The Eye of the Storm." Our class is finishing up our Bio Poems and Acrostic Poetry. In addition, the 4th graders are learning about the Native Americans in CA History and doing an art project . The 5th graders are studying the famous explorers and creating a brochure working while researching their person in pairs.
This week we are also starting News Teams. I will be sending the grading sheet home with each child on Monday. These grading sheets should be stapled to the article they will be sharing with the class.
Weekly Riddle
What gets wetter as it dries?
WEEKLY QUOTE
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."
Mahatma Gandhi
What gets wetter as it dries?
HOMEWORK MONDAY
*Reading-20-4-1
Finish Math L12
*Spelling in Cursive due Fridays-
4th p. 33 & 35 in purple spelling book
5th p. 29-31 in orange wkbk
*Writing-Patience activity due Tuesday
*News Team Summaries Due Thursday
*Sign Internet Form
*Extra Credit-Research and create a 1-page
newspaper about a famous Natural Disaster(Use computer)
Due next Monday
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
*Reading-20-4-1
Finish Math L14
*Spelling in Cursive due Fridays-
*News Team Summaries Due Thursday-Typed or neatly written
*Extra Credit-See Monday
*Finish Name Acrostic with color
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
*Reading-20-4-1
Finish Math L16
*News Team Summaries Due Thursday-Typed, or neatly written-Practice Speech
*Extra Credit-See Monday
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Finish Math L18
Finish Spelling HW
Finish Perfect Paragraph
Rehearse News Team for Presentation
STUDY!
EXTRA CREDIT-Due Monday
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Full Week #1
Dear Parents and Students,
This Monday begins our first FULL of week of school together. This last week we did a lot of getting to know each other activities along with some assessments in reading and writing. We all used the computers to do a fun 3 true and 1 false activities. Some of them may have told you some interesting stories. Remember...don't believe EVERYTHING they say about me and I won't believe everything they say about you! :>)
The students were excited and ready to learn. We had a wonderful time getting to know each other while learning the rules, procedures and expectations. I am sure a lot of you have questions about how this combination class will operate. I look forward to meeting you at Back to School Night on Thursday, August 27th at 7:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by class after school, or e-mail me.
I am very confident that this will be a memorable year for everybody, and I look forward to meeting you soon. Let me know if you would like to volunteer in class. I can use help when I am teaching math. I already have parents on Monday and Wednesday. I would love help on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays too.
Weekly Quote
" Praise does wonders for our sense of hearing."
Arnold Glasgow
Weekly Riddle
What can you put inside a barrel to make it lighter?
Homework
Our homework will be posted daily for both the 4th and 5th grades. This will help students who are sick or out of town. This year I started a Spelling Blog for you to study online. This way we can save a lot of paper together and those students who are sick, will get their words on Monday nights.
Homework MONDAY
Reading-Read 20 minutes and write a four-sentence paragraph summary
Math - Finish L4
Writing-Preparation Vocab. Activity-Due Friday
Spelling-GO TO NEW SPELLING BLOG at: http://mrsweetspelling.blogspot.com
4th Grade-Do p. 9, 11 in purple book on Binder Paper in CURSIVE
5th Grade-Do p. 9-11 in Orange Wkbk in Cursive
DUE FRIDAY
Homework TUESDAY
Reading-Read 20 minutes and write a four-sentence paragraph summary (20-4-1)
Math - Finish L6
Writing-Preparation Vocab. Activity-Due Friday
Spelling-GO TO NEW SPELLING BLOG at: http://mrsweetspelling.blogspot.com
4th Grade-Do p. 9, 11 in purple book on Binder Paper in CURSIVE
5th Grade-Do p. 9-11 in Orange Wkbk in Cursive
DUE FRIDAY
Complete Coat of Arms Shield for those not finished yet
4th Grade-Bring brown grocery paper bag for art activity
Homework WEDNESDAY
Reading-Read 20 minutes and write a four-sentence paragraph summary (20-4-1)
Math - Finish L8
Writing-Preparation Vocab. Activity-Due Friday
Spelling-GO TO NEW SPELLING BLOG at: http://mrsweetspelling.blogspot.com
4th Grade-Do p. 9, 11 in purple book on Binder Paper in CURSIVE
5th Grade-Do p. 9-11 in Orange Wkbk in Cursive
DUE FRIDAY
4th Grade-Bring brown grocery paper bag for art activity
* Bring back signed A.R. Goal Sheet
Homework THURSDAY
Reading-Read 20 minutes
Math - Finish L10
Writing-Preparation Vocab. Activity-Due Friday
Spelling-GO TO NEW SPELLING BLOG at: http://mrsweetspelling.blogspot.com
DUE FRIDAY
4th Grade-Bring brown grocery paper bag for art activity
* Bring back signed A.R. Goal Sheet
* Choose Article for Newsgroups-Cnn.com, ksbw.com, santacruzsentinel.com, msnbc.com
etc. OR get a newspaper.
See you at school!
This Monday begins our first FULL of week of school together. This last week we did a lot of getting to know each other activities along with some assessments in reading and writing. We all used the computers to do a fun 3 true and 1 false activities. Some of them may have told you some interesting stories. Remember...don't believe EVERYTHING they say about me and I won't believe everything they say about you! :>)
The students were excited and ready to learn. We had a wonderful time getting to know each other while learning the rules, procedures and expectations. I am sure a lot of you have questions about how this combination class will operate. I look forward to meeting you at Back to School Night on Thursday, August 27th at 7:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by class after school, or e-mail me.
I am very confident that this will be a memorable year for everybody, and I look forward to meeting you soon. Let me know if you would like to volunteer in class. I can use help when I am teaching math. I already have parents on Monday and Wednesday. I would love help on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays too.
Weekly Quote
" Praise does wonders for our sense of hearing."
Arnold Glasgow
Weekly Riddle
What can you put inside a barrel to make it lighter?
Homework
Our homework will be posted daily for both the 4th and 5th grades. This will help students who are sick or out of town. This year I started a Spelling Blog for you to study online. This way we can save a lot of paper together and those students who are sick, will get their words on Monday nights.
Homework MONDAY
Reading-Read 20 minutes and write a four-sentence paragraph summary
Math - Finish L4
Writing-Preparation Vocab. Activity-Due Friday
Spelling-GO TO NEW SPELLING BLOG at: http://mrsweetspelling.blogspot.com
4th Grade-Do p. 9, 11 in purple book on Binder Paper in CURSIVE
5th Grade-Do p. 9-11 in Orange Wkbk in Cursive
DUE FRIDAY
Homework TUESDAY
Reading-Read 20 minutes and write a four-sentence paragraph summary (20-4-1)
Math - Finish L6
Writing-Preparation Vocab. Activity-Due Friday
Spelling-GO TO NEW SPELLING BLOG at: http://mrsweetspelling.blogspot.com
4th Grade-Do p. 9, 11 in purple book on Binder Paper in CURSIVE
5th Grade-Do p. 9-11 in Orange Wkbk in Cursive
DUE FRIDAY
Complete Coat of Arms Shield for those not finished yet
4th Grade-Bring brown grocery paper bag for art activity
Homework WEDNESDAY
Reading-Read 20 minutes and write a four-sentence paragraph summary (20-4-1)
Math - Finish L8
Writing-Preparation Vocab. Activity-Due Friday
Spelling-GO TO NEW SPELLING BLOG at: http://mrsweetspelling.blogspot.com
4th Grade-Do p. 9, 11 in purple book on Binder Paper in CURSIVE
5th Grade-Do p. 9-11 in Orange Wkbk in Cursive
DUE FRIDAY
4th Grade-Bring brown grocery paper bag for art activity
* Bring back signed A.R. Goal Sheet
Homework THURSDAY
Reading-Read 20 minutes
Math - Finish L10
Writing-Preparation Vocab. Activity-Due Friday
Spelling-GO TO NEW SPELLING BLOG at: http://mrsweetspelling.blogspot.com
DUE FRIDAY
4th Grade-Bring brown grocery paper bag for art activity
* Bring back signed A.R. Goal Sheet
* Choose Article for Newsgroups-Cnn.com, ksbw.com, santacruzsentinel.com, msnbc.com
etc. OR get a newspaper.
See you at school!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Our First Week Together!
It was a great first day of school and I feel that this class will have an amazing year together. Please check out all of the papers that went home and return them a.s.a.p.
Thanks!
Mr. Sweet
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY-
* Parents and students need to read the parent letter sent home
4th Grade Math L1/5th Grade L1
* Parents sign and return e-mail list/permission for blog
* Sign and return after school forms, for those interested
* Get supplies by Friday
HOMEWORK THURSDAY-
* Parents and students need to read the parent letter sent home
4th Grade Math L2/5th Grade L2
* Parents sign and return e-mail list/permission for blog
* Sign and return after school forms, for those interested
* Get supplies by Friday-SUPPLY CHECK TOMORROW
My School Promise by unknown
Each day I'll do my best
And I won't do any less.
My work will always please me,
And I won't accept a mess.
I'll color very carefully,
My writing will be neat.
And I will not be happy,
Till my papers are complete.
I'll always do my homework,
And try my best on every test.
I won't forget my promise,
I'll do my BEST!!!
Thanks!
Mr. Sweet
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY-
* Parents and students need to read the parent letter sent home
4th Grade Math L1/5th Grade L1
* Parents sign and return e-mail list/permission for blog
* Sign and return after school forms, for those interested
* Get supplies by Friday
HOMEWORK THURSDAY-
* Parents and students need to read the parent letter sent home
4th Grade Math L2/5th Grade L2
* Parents sign and return e-mail list/permission for blog
* Sign and return after school forms, for those interested
* Get supplies by Friday-SUPPLY CHECK TOMORROW
My School Promise by unknown
Each day I'll do my best
And I won't do any less.
My work will always please me,
And I won't accept a mess.
I'll color very carefully,
My writing will be neat.
And I will not be happy,
Till my papers are complete.
I'll always do my homework,
And try my best on every test.
I won't forget my promise,
I'll do my BEST!!!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
BACK TO SCHOOL!
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
* One flash drive (at least 1Gb)
* Zippered pencil pouch for binder
* Three-ring binder
* Two spiral notebooks(Single subject-wide ruled)
* Binder paper
* Black erasable pens
* #2 pencils
* Eraser
* 2 Pencil Sharpeners
* Emergency Lunch sealed in plastic bag
* Box of Kleenex
* Scissors
* Low-odor Dry Erase EXPO Markers and a sock (for math white-boards)
Supply Check will be on Friday, August 14th
OUR THRIVING LIFE LAB GARDEN
Please bring these supplies to class the first week of school:
* One flash drive (at least 1Gb)
* Zippered pencil pouch for binder
* Three-ring binder
* Two spiral notebooks(Single subject-wide ruled)
* Binder paper
* Black erasable pens
* #2 pencils
* Eraser
* 2 Pencil Sharpeners
* Emergency Lunch sealed in plastic bag
* Box of Kleenex
* Scissors
* Low-odor Dry Erase EXPO Markers and a sock (for math white-boards)
Supply Check will be on Friday, August 14th
OUR THRIVING LIFE LAB GARDEN
Please bring these supplies to class the first week of school:
Friday, June 5, 2009
What a great year!
It has been quite a memorable year! Hopefully, we'll see you at the beach party fundraiser on Sunday, June 14th at Platform Beach in Aptos at 3:00 p.m.
If not, enjoy your summer in the best place in the world...Santa Cruz County!
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