Dear Students,
Happy Halloween! I hope you have a fun and enjoyable evening as you go trick or treating with your friends and family. If you plan on collecting money for UNICEF, please have your parents accompany you. You can turn in the boxes next week Monday. Have a fantastic weekend. These are today's assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read 30 minutes daily and record total pages read. Have parents initial total pages read for Week #4 and sign homework page.
b. Literature Sharing: share favorite parts of mystery book with parents. Have parents complete the bottom of page 22. Due Monday!
II. Math
a. Mrs. Kaneshiro's group: complete double bar graph.
b. Mrs. Dela Cruz: no homework
III. Other
a. Communication folder due Monday.
b. Kids Voting: wear patriotic colors (red, white and blue) on Monday. You will be voting Monday morning and will also help the kindergarten students cast their votes.
c. Camp Erdman forms and money due Thursday November 6th.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Homework Assignments
Dear Students,
Hurray! Today was the last day of Science testing! I hope you had fun during our field day relays. Tomorrow, we will be celebrating Halloween. Don't forget to dress up. (You can bring change of clothes). These are today's assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Read for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. KidBiz: Read today's article and complete 5 steps: email, activity question, thought question, math and poll. Record the information on your yellow KidBiz worksheet. You will record results on our class poster tomorrow. (After this session, you should have completed reading 3 articles). :)
II. Social Studies
a. Read handout on the Southern Colonies. Write information on "The English Colonies" chart given earlier in the week. Use descriptive details. This is due tomorrow.
III. Other
a. Show parents your communication folder.
b. KidBiz election contest: if you would like to enter this contest, press the "Contests" link on the KidBiz website. It has all the directions. You will be writing a letter to one of the presidential candidates and share 2 issues. You need to email this letter by tomorrow. Grand prize is a MP3 player!
Hurray! Today was the last day of Science testing! I hope you had fun during our field day relays. Tomorrow, we will be celebrating Halloween. Don't forget to dress up. (You can bring change of clothes). These are today's assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Read for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. KidBiz: Read today's article and complete 5 steps: email, activity question, thought question, math and poll. Record the information on your yellow KidBiz worksheet. You will record results on our class poster tomorrow. (After this session, you should have completed reading 3 articles). :)
II. Social Studies
a. Read handout on the Southern Colonies. Write information on "The English Colonies" chart given earlier in the week. Use descriptive details. This is due tomorrow.
III. Other
a. Show parents your communication folder.
b. KidBiz election contest: if you would like to enter this contest, press the "Contests" link on the KidBiz website. It has all the directions. You will be writing a letter to one of the presidential candidates and share 2 issues. You need to email this letter by tomorrow. Grand prize is a MP3 player!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Homework Assignments
Dear Students,
Tomorrow, you will be taking the last session of the Science test. This part will require you to conduct an experiment. Please get a good night's rest and come to school on time. These are your assignments for today.
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and write down pages read.
b. Kidbiz: read today's email. Complete 5 steps and record data on your yellow sheet. (email, activity question, thought question, math and poll). You will be writing down your first score you received for the activity question on our class poster. (After today, you should have completed 2 different stories on KidBiz this week) :)
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: 2/3 divided by 2/10 (draw picture, solve and explain each step).
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: 5 problems.
III. Social Studies
a. Read Middle Colonies handout. Complete the middle section on yesterday's handout "The English Colonies" with information you learned about the Middle Colonies --landforms (topographic feature), climate (weather conditions), resources (something that a country has and can use), industries (the making of goods and services) and economy (what they make and trade).
IV. Other
a. Fire Safety Guide: the completed guide including the middle portion of book due tomorrow. Please have you and your parents sign the middle page.
b. Field Day activities tomorrow! Wear covered shoes.
c. Spirit Week: wear pajama's or sports related clothing tomorrow. :)
Tomorrow, you will be taking the last session of the Science test. This part will require you to conduct an experiment. Please get a good night's rest and come to school on time. These are your assignments for today.
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and write down pages read.
b. Kidbiz: read today's email. Complete 5 steps and record data on your yellow sheet. (email, activity question, thought question, math and poll). You will be writing down your first score you received for the activity question on our class poster. (After today, you should have completed 2 different stories on KidBiz this week) :)
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: 2/3 divided by 2/10 (draw picture, solve and explain each step).
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: 5 problems.
III. Social Studies
a. Read Middle Colonies handout. Complete the middle section on yesterday's handout "The English Colonies" with information you learned about the Middle Colonies --landforms (topographic feature), climate (weather conditions), resources (something that a country has and can use), industries (the making of goods and services) and economy (what they make and trade).
IV. Other
a. Fire Safety Guide: the completed guide including the middle portion of book due tomorrow. Please have you and your parents sign the middle page.
b. Field Day activities tomorrow! Wear covered shoes.
c. Spirit Week: wear pajama's or sports related clothing tomorrow. :)
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Homework Assignments
Dear Students,
Thank you for trying your very best on today's Science test. Tomorrow, you will take the second test session. Please get a good night's sleep and come to school on time. If possible, eat breakfast in the morning. These are your assignments for today.
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and write pages down.
b. Writing: write a paragraph on an encounter you had with an animal (good or bad). Create a title and use descriptive words in your story. (Due tomorrow)
c. KidBiz: if you did not go online and finish the 5-steps for yesterday's article "Lost and Found", please finish it tonight -- email, activity question, thought question, math and poll. Record your score on the new yellow sheet I gave you. Put sheet in your reading folder. You will be writing your first score on our KidBiz poster.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz's Group: draw a picture and solve the following problems.
5 divided by 1/3
8 divided by 3/8
1/2 divided by 1/8
1 divided by 1/3
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro's group: problems assigned in class.
III. Other
a. Social Studies: read handout on New England colonies and the back of "The English Colonies" worksheet. Write down information you learned about the New England colonies on the worksheet -- landforms, climate, resources, industries and economy.
Tomorrow, you will be learning about the Middle Colonies and fill in information for that section on the table.
b. Fire Safety Guide: due Thursday. Have parent sign middle section of booklet.
c. Backward and Inside-Out day tomorrow! :)
Thank you for trying your very best on today's Science test. Tomorrow, you will take the second test session. Please get a good night's sleep and come to school on time. If possible, eat breakfast in the morning. These are your assignments for today.
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and write pages down.
b. Writing: write a paragraph on an encounter you had with an animal (good or bad). Create a title and use descriptive words in your story. (Due tomorrow)
c. KidBiz: if you did not go online and finish the 5-steps for yesterday's article "Lost and Found", please finish it tonight -- email, activity question, thought question, math and poll. Record your score on the new yellow sheet I gave you. Put sheet in your reading folder. You will be writing your first score on our KidBiz poster.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz's Group: draw a picture and solve the following problems.
5 divided by 1/3
8 divided by 3/8
1/2 divided by 1/8
1 divided by 1/3
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro's group: problems assigned in class.
III. Other
a. Social Studies: read handout on New England colonies and the back of "The English Colonies" worksheet. Write down information you learned about the New England colonies on the worksheet -- landforms, climate, resources, industries and economy.
Tomorrow, you will be learning about the Middle Colonies and fill in information for that section on the table.
b. Fire Safety Guide: due Thursday. Have parent sign middle section of booklet.
c. Backward and Inside-Out day tomorrow! :)
Monday, October 27, 2008
Homework Assignments
Dear Students,
We began our first round of student-led conferences. I was proud of the students who shared their work samples with their parents. Students who had their conference today, please have you and your parent complete the white and blue forms. If you haven't had your conference, I look forward to hearing your progressfolio sharing during the upcoming weeks. :)
Just a reminder that tomorrow we will begin Science testing. Please get a good night sleep and come to school on time. Testing will take place in the MPB at 8:30 a.m. Please eat breakfast in the morning. These are your assignment for today:
I. Language Arts
a. Read a minimum of 30 minutes and write down the pages read.
b. KidBiz: complete 5-steps for today's news article: respond to email, complete activity, thought question, math activity and poll. Record information on your new (yellow) Kid Biz sheet and put in reading folder.
c. Writing: write a paragraph on an encounter (good or bad) with an animal. Create a descriptive title and use vivid details in your story. Remember the sample stories we read today about Bristles the dog! This assignment will be due on Wednesday. :)
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: Division of fractions worksheet. Draw picture and solve.
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: no homework.
III. Social Studies
a. Colonial Economies: read the handout on the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies. Answer the questions. For question #7, I will share more information on this tomorrow.
IV. Other
a. Fire Safety Guide due Thursday. Sit down with your parent to discuss fire escape plan and have parent sign the form in the middle of the book.
b. Book orders: I will still accept orders tomorrow.
c. Wacky Hair/Hat day tomorrow.
We began our first round of student-led conferences. I was proud of the students who shared their work samples with their parents. Students who had their conference today, please have you and your parent complete the white and blue forms. If you haven't had your conference, I look forward to hearing your progressfolio sharing during the upcoming weeks. :)
Just a reminder that tomorrow we will begin Science testing. Please get a good night sleep and come to school on time. Testing will take place in the MPB at 8:30 a.m. Please eat breakfast in the morning. These are your assignment for today:
I. Language Arts
a. Read a minimum of 30 minutes and write down the pages read.
b. KidBiz: complete 5-steps for today's news article: respond to email, complete activity, thought question, math activity and poll. Record information on your new (yellow) Kid Biz sheet and put in reading folder.
c. Writing: write a paragraph on an encounter (good or bad) with an animal. Create a descriptive title and use vivid details in your story. Remember the sample stories we read today about Bristles the dog! This assignment will be due on Wednesday. :)
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: Division of fractions worksheet. Draw picture and solve.
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: no homework.
III. Social Studies
a. Colonial Economies: read the handout on the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies. Answer the questions. For question #7, I will share more information on this tomorrow.
IV. Other
a. Fire Safety Guide due Thursday. Sit down with your parent to discuss fire escape plan and have parent sign the form in the middle of the book.
b. Book orders: I will still accept orders tomorrow.
c. Wacky Hair/Hat day tomorrow.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Friday's Homework
I. Language Arts
a. Read everyday for a minimum of 30 minutes. Write pages down. Have parent initial total pages read and sign homework page for week #3.
b. Literature Sharing folder: complete pages 20-22. On page 22, finish top portion. You can either read to your parent this weekend or next weekend.
c. Wordly Wise: complete crossword on page 66.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz's group: Make test corrections, record test grade in test folder and have parents sign. Make corrections to muffin receipe 10-step problem.
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro's group: Make test corrections and have parents sign test.
III. Other
a. Fire Safety Guide due on Thursday October 30, 2008.
b. Basketball players: game on Monday. Bring home lunch and water.
c. Spirit Week: wear school colors on Monday.
a. Read everyday for a minimum of 30 minutes. Write pages down. Have parent initial total pages read and sign homework page for week #3.
b. Literature Sharing folder: complete pages 20-22. On page 22, finish top portion. You can either read to your parent this weekend or next weekend.
c. Wordly Wise: complete crossword on page 66.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz's group: Make test corrections, record test grade in test folder and have parents sign. Make corrections to muffin receipe 10-step problem.
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro's group: Make test corrections and have parents sign test.
III. Other
a. Fire Safety Guide due on Thursday October 30, 2008.
b. Basketball players: game on Monday. Bring home lunch and water.
c. Spirit Week: wear school colors on Monday.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Homework Assignments
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and write pages down.
b. Reading: Electoral Votes Handout -- use The Kid Who Ran for President book and handout on McCain to answer the questions. Also, go online by typing or clicking on this link http://www.electoral-vote.com/ to find out which states are favoring Sen. Obama and which states are favoring Sen. John McCain. Total the electoral votes polled so far for each candidate. Color the map of the states -- blue for Sen. Obama and red for Sen. McCain. Then, based upon the poll, predict which candidate is most likely to become the next president.
c. Wordly Wise: 8E #8-15. Write words 8-15 5x each. Study for tomorrow's Spelling and Vocabulary exam.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: 10-step problem.
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: 1 problem.
III. Other
a. Yellow Grading Self-Assessment: grade yourself on the GLO's and each academic area for first quarter. Under the GLO for "evidence" write your reasons why you gave yourself that grade.
b. Fire Safey Guide: completed guide with parent signature due next week Thursday.
c. Communication folder: show parents tonight.
a. Read 30 minutes and write pages down.
b. Reading: Electoral Votes Handout -- use The Kid Who Ran for President book and handout on McCain to answer the questions. Also, go online by typing or clicking on this link http://www.electoral-vote.com/ to find out which states are favoring Sen. Obama and which states are favoring Sen. John McCain. Total the electoral votes polled so far for each candidate. Color the map of the states -- blue for Sen. Obama and red for Sen. McCain. Then, based upon the poll, predict which candidate is most likely to become the next president.
c. Wordly Wise: 8E #8-15. Write words 8-15 5x each. Study for tomorrow's Spelling and Vocabulary exam.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: 10-step problem.
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: 1 problem.
III. Other
a. Yellow Grading Self-Assessment: grade yourself on the GLO's and each academic area for first quarter. Under the GLO for "evidence" write your reasons why you gave yourself that grade.
b. Fire Safey Guide: completed guide with parent signature due next week Thursday.
c. Communication folder: show parents tonight.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Homework Assignments
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and write pages down.
b. Wordly Wise 8E #1-7. Write words 1-7 5x each.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: 6 problems and study for fractions test. Test will be on multiplying fractions, multiplying whole number and fraction, multiplying mixed numbers. You also need to be able to draw and solve when you multiply fractions.
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: 3 problems.
III. Other
a. Progressfolio: Math
Complete all assessment sections. Mark evidence showing strengths and areas to improve on.
a. Read 30 minutes and write pages down.
b. Wordly Wise 8E #1-7. Write words 1-7 5x each.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: 6 problems and study for fractions test. Test will be on multiplying fractions, multiplying whole number and fraction, multiplying mixed numbers. You also need to be able to draw and solve when you multiply fractions.
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: 3 problems.
III. Other
a. Progressfolio: Math
Complete all assessment sections. Mark evidence showing strengths and areas to improve on.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Homework Assignments
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and write pages down.
b. The Kid Who Ran for President: read Chapter 26 and complete questions #4-8. Do a fantastic job on the S-E-E problem.
c. Wordly Wise 8C & 8D. Write and describe words #8-15.
II. Math: Mrs. Dela Cruz's group--on folder paper, complete 5 questions and show all steps. The first 2 problems is draw and solve. The last 3 are multiplying whole numbers and fractions.
Mrs. Kaneshiro's group: Finish distance, rate and time estimation for 2nd Site Evacuation.
III. Other
a. Progressfolio: Finish Writing Self-Assessment for all sections. Mark evidence for strengths in writing (projects). Fill out accomplishments, work samples and "What I Want you to Notice."
Write Areas you need to improve on and Closing Statement. Put graded All About Me and Persuasive Essay in right side of yellow progressfolio folder.
b. 2nd Site Evacuation tomorrow. Wear covered shoes.
a. Read 30 minutes and write pages down.
b. The Kid Who Ran for President: read Chapter 26 and complete questions #4-8. Do a fantastic job on the S-E-E problem.
c. Wordly Wise 8C & 8D. Write and describe words #8-15.
II. Math: Mrs. Dela Cruz's group--on folder paper, complete 5 questions and show all steps. The first 2 problems is draw and solve. The last 3 are multiplying whole numbers and fractions.
Mrs. Kaneshiro's group: Finish distance, rate and time estimation for 2nd Site Evacuation.
III. Other
a. Progressfolio: Finish Writing Self-Assessment for all sections. Mark evidence for strengths in writing (projects). Fill out accomplishments, work samples and "What I Want you to Notice."
Write Areas you need to improve on and Closing Statement. Put graded All About Me and Persuasive Essay in right side of yellow progressfolio folder.
b. 2nd Site Evacuation tomorrow. Wear covered shoes.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Homework Assignments
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and write down pages read. You should be almost finished reading your mystery book.
b. Wordly Wise #8A & 8B. Write and describe words 1-7.
c. The Kid Who Ran for President: read Chapter 25. Complete questions #1-3. #8 is for Chapter 26.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: complete the following problems on folder paper. Show all steps and simplify. If the answer is an improper fraction (numerator larger than denominator) change it into a mixed number.
1) 1/3 x 3 1/2
2) 1/8 x 4 1/4
3) 3/8 x 1 1/4
4) 4/5 x 2 1/2
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: 10-step process problem. Record fraction and 10-step quiz in your test folder. Have parents sign on the top of test and initial test folder. Return signed test folder tomorrow.
III. Other
a. Progressfolio: Writing
Complete section I. Conventions and Skills: Wordly Wise Spelling Exams. Write your strengths, work samples and "I'd like you to notice" sections. Mark evidence. Tomorrow you will complete section II. Writing Projects.
Put Graded Persuasive Essay in the right side of your Writing Progressfolio (yellow) folder.
b. All students -- Field Trip (basketball game) tomorrow. Wear covered shoes and bring home lunch. :)
a. Read 30 minutes and write down pages read. You should be almost finished reading your mystery book.
b. Wordly Wise #8A & 8B. Write and describe words 1-7.
c. The Kid Who Ran for President: read Chapter 25. Complete questions #1-3. #8 is for Chapter 26.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: complete the following problems on folder paper. Show all steps and simplify. If the answer is an improper fraction (numerator larger than denominator) change it into a mixed number.
1) 1/3 x 3 1/2
2) 1/8 x 4 1/4
3) 3/8 x 1 1/4
4) 4/5 x 2 1/2
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: 10-step process problem. Record fraction and 10-step quiz in your test folder. Have parents sign on the top of test and initial test folder. Return signed test folder tomorrow.
III. Other
a. Progressfolio: Writing
Complete section I. Conventions and Skills: Wordly Wise Spelling Exams. Write your strengths, work samples and "I'd like you to notice" sections. Mark evidence. Tomorrow you will complete section II. Writing Projects.
Put Graded Persuasive Essay in the right side of your Writing Progressfolio (yellow) folder.
b. All students -- Field Trip (basketball game) tomorrow. Wear covered shoes and bring home lunch. :)
Friday, October 17, 2008
Homework Assignments
Dear Students,
We are very proud of our Hokulani Basketball team. Thank you for representing our school so well! We wish you continued success as you play your next 2 games next week. These are your assignments for the weekend.
I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read daily and record pages read (including Saturday and Sunday). Total weekly total for week #2. Have parents initial total pages read and sign homework page.
b. Wordly Wise #7E #8-15. Write words 8-15 5x each. Study for Monday's spelling and vocabulary exam.
c. Progressfolio: complete Reading self-assessment. Put yellow post-its on areas you did well on. Put green post-its on areas you need to improve on.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz's group: make corrections to Monty's Chores 10-step. Multiplying Fraction worksheet: #2-12 (evens). Show all steps. Put answer in simplest form.
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: page 391 #7-15 (odds).
III. Other
a. Basketball field trip form and money due Monday.
b. Basketball players: you must wash you shirts for Monday's game. Bring home lunch and water.
We are very proud of our Hokulani Basketball team. Thank you for representing our school so well! We wish you continued success as you play your next 2 games next week. These are your assignments for the weekend.
I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read daily and record pages read (including Saturday and Sunday). Total weekly total for week #2. Have parents initial total pages read and sign homework page.
b. Wordly Wise #7E #8-15. Write words 8-15 5x each. Study for Monday's spelling and vocabulary exam.
c. Progressfolio: complete Reading self-assessment. Put yellow post-its on areas you did well on. Put green post-its on areas you need to improve on.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz's group: make corrections to Monty's Chores 10-step. Multiplying Fraction worksheet: #2-12 (evens). Show all steps. Put answer in simplest form.
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: page 391 #7-15 (odds).
III. Other
a. Basketball field trip form and money due Monday.
b. Basketball players: you must wash you shirts for Monday's game. Bring home lunch and water.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Homework Assignments
I. Language Arts
a. Read for 30 minutes and write pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 7E #1-7. Write and describe for words #13-15. Write words 1-7 5x each.
c. Writing: revise essay and type final draft of persuasive essay. Cover page and final draft due tomorrow.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Kaneshiro: worksheet #2-18 (evens).
b. Mrs. Dela Cruz -- No homework
III. Other
a. Show parents communication folder: Camp Erdman forms and basketball field trip form for upcoming game on Tuesday 10/21 (this form is for the students who do not play on the basketball team so they can attend the game. Basketball team members already submitted their form and pymt.).
b. DARE: page 30, Lesson 5 due tomorrow. Bring in magazines that have either alcohol or tobacco advertisements in them.
*Field Trip tomorrow for Hokulani Basketball players only. You need to bring home lunch.
a. Read for 30 minutes and write pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 7E #1-7. Write and describe for words #13-15. Write words 1-7 5x each.
c. Writing: revise essay and type final draft of persuasive essay. Cover page and final draft due tomorrow.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Kaneshiro: worksheet #2-18 (evens).
b. Mrs. Dela Cruz -- No homework
III. Other
a. Show parents communication folder: Camp Erdman forms and basketball field trip form for upcoming game on Tuesday 10/21 (this form is for the students who do not play on the basketball team so they can attend the game. Basketball team members already submitted their form and pymt.).
b. DARE: page 30, Lesson 5 due tomorrow. Bring in magazines that have either alcohol or tobacco advertisements in them.
*Field Trip tomorrow for Hokulani Basketball players only. You need to bring home lunch.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Homework Assignments
Dear Students,
Tonight is the final debate between Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama. You may gain more insights and information for your persuasive essay. I will give you details about the KidBiz writing contest tomorrow. These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Read for 30 mintues and write down pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: 7C & 7D. Write and describe words 7-12.
c. Persuasive essay: if you received my feedback today, work on revising your essay. Final typed essay will be due on Friday with cover page.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz's group: Monty's Chores 10-step problem. Make sure you label all numbers.
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: problem that was written on the board.
III. Other
a. DARE: page 30, Lesson 5 due Friday.
b. Progressfolio pages -- cover page, table of contents, reading, writing and math pages due tomorrow.
c. Basketball players: signed permission form due tomorrow!
Tonight is the final debate between Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama. You may gain more insights and information for your persuasive essay. I will give you details about the KidBiz writing contest tomorrow. These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Read for 30 mintues and write down pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: 7C & 7D. Write and describe words 7-12.
c. Persuasive essay: if you received my feedback today, work on revising your essay. Final typed essay will be due on Friday with cover page.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz's group: Monty's Chores 10-step problem. Make sure you label all numbers.
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: problem that was written on the board.
III. Other
a. DARE: page 30, Lesson 5 due Friday.
b. Progressfolio pages -- cover page, table of contents, reading, writing and math pages due tomorrow.
c. Basketball players: signed permission form due tomorrow!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Homework Assignments
Dear Students,
Welcome back! I hope you had a restful break and are ready to begin the Second Quarter. These are your assignments for tonight:
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read. Starting this quarter, you will need to read a minimum of 30 minutes everyday (including Saturday and Sunday).
b. Wordly Wise #7A & B. In your composition book, write and describe using the format below for the first 1-6 words.
1. Term: colony
Describe: write the definition in your own words.
Example: give an example.
Draw: draw a picture showing your example.
c. Reading Test Chapters 21-24. On folder paper, make corrections to S.E.E. problem. Staple in back of test. Record grade in test folder and put reading test in folder.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Kaneshiro's group: Multiplication of Fractions worksheet #1-15.
b. Mrs. Dela Cruz's group: --10-Step Manny's Tower problem. Use your notes to solve problem.
--On folder paper, make corrections to Fraction Test.
Put test in test folder and record grade.
III. Other
a. DARE: page 30, Lesson #5. Bring in magazines that have Advertisements for alcohol and tobacco products. Due on Friday.
b. Progressfolio: type out Title page, Table of Contents and Reading, Math and Writing pages. Due on Thursday. (Follow the sample page)
c. Test folder: --Make corrections to Wordly Wise #6 vocabulary test.
--Record grades for Spelling and Vocabulary #6 test in test folder. Put tests
in folder.
--Get test folder signed.
Welcome back! I hope you had a restful break and are ready to begin the Second Quarter. These are your assignments for tonight:
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read. Starting this quarter, you will need to read a minimum of 30 minutes everyday (including Saturday and Sunday).
b. Wordly Wise #7A & B. In your composition book, write and describe using the format below for the first 1-6 words.
1. Term: colony
Describe: write the definition in your own words.
Example: give an example.
Draw: draw a picture showing your example.
c. Reading Test Chapters 21-24. On folder paper, make corrections to S.E.E. problem. Staple in back of test. Record grade in test folder and put reading test in folder.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Kaneshiro's group: Multiplication of Fractions worksheet #1-15.
b. Mrs. Dela Cruz's group: --10-Step Manny's Tower problem. Use your notes to solve problem.
--On folder paper, make corrections to Fraction Test.
Put test in test folder and record grade.
III. Other
a. DARE: page 30, Lesson #5. Bring in magazines that have Advertisements for alcohol and tobacco products. Due on Friday.
b. Progressfolio: type out Title page, Table of Contents and Reading, Math and Writing pages. Due on Thursday. (Follow the sample page)
c. Test folder: --Make corrections to Wordly Wise #6 vocabulary test.
--Record grades for Spelling and Vocabulary #6 test in test folder. Put tests
in folder.
--Get test folder signed.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Homework Assignments
Dear Students,
Thank you for studying hard for your exams and putting forth maximum effort into your persuasive essay. I hope some of you were able to watch yesterday's debate between the candidates for Vice-President.
Over the break, you have only 2 homework assignments. Enjoy your time with your family. I look forward to seeing you when you return to school on Tuesday October 14th!
(Monday October 13 is Teacher Institute Day -- No school!)
Sincerely,
Mrs. Dela Cruz :)
I. Language Arts
a. RR/Hmk Folder: have parents sign for week #10. Begin reading your Mystery Book and record pages read.
b. Literature Sharing: If you have not shared your Biography book with your parents, do so during the break. Have your parents write their comments on the bottom of page 19.
II. Other
a. If you have any incomplete assignments, please have parents sign the homework form and complete your assignment. :)
Thank you for studying hard for your exams and putting forth maximum effort into your persuasive essay. I hope some of you were able to watch yesterday's debate between the candidates for Vice-President.
Over the break, you have only 2 homework assignments. Enjoy your time with your family. I look forward to seeing you when you return to school on Tuesday October 14th!
(Monday October 13 is Teacher Institute Day -- No school!)
Sincerely,
Mrs. Dela Cruz :)
I. Language Arts
a. RR/Hmk Folder: have parents sign for week #10. Begin reading your Mystery Book and record pages read.
b. Literature Sharing: If you have not shared your Biography book with your parents, do so during the break. Have your parents write their comments on the bottom of page 19.
II. Other
a. If you have any incomplete assignments, please have parents sign the homework form and complete your assignment. :)
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Homework Assignments
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and write pages down.
b. Wordly Wise: study for Lesson #6 spelling and vocabulary exam.
c. Persuasive Essay: Typed 2nd Draft due tomorrow. Make sure you have underlined thesis statement in the lead. Use transitions to introduce your 3 main reasons.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Kaneshiro's group: sudoku puzzle.
b. Mrs. Dela Cruz's group: Fraction Review worksheet and study for tomorrow's exam.
III. Other
a. Art: write a story to explain your Stained Glass Art picture. Include a title for the story. Tomorrow, I will give you time to glue picture and type the story.
b. DARE Homework due tomorrow!
c. Test folder: get it signed.
d. Literature Sharing Folder: you can either read aloud Bibliography book to your parents tonight or during the break and have them complete the bottom of page 19.
a. Read 30 minutes and write pages down.
b. Wordly Wise: study for Lesson #6 spelling and vocabulary exam.
c. Persuasive Essay: Typed 2nd Draft due tomorrow. Make sure you have underlined thesis statement in the lead. Use transitions to introduce your 3 main reasons.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Kaneshiro's group: sudoku puzzle.
b. Mrs. Dela Cruz's group: Fraction Review worksheet and study for tomorrow's exam.
III. Other
a. Art: write a story to explain your Stained Glass Art picture. Include a title for the story. Tomorrow, I will give you time to glue picture and type the story.
b. DARE Homework due tomorrow!
c. Test folder: get it signed.
d. Literature Sharing Folder: you can either read aloud Bibliography book to your parents tonight or during the break and have them complete the bottom of page 19.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Homework Assignments
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and write pages down.
b. Writing: revise story and write or type 2nd draft. Due tomorrow.
Use the peer feedback and criteria sheet to make changes.
Make sure your thesis statement is underlined with 3 supporting reasons.
Use transitions as you introduce each reason in the middle paragraphs.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz's group: 2 problems: write out each step and solve.
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: Saduko problem and study for quiz.
III. Social Studies
a. Study for tomorrow's essay test. Essay questions #1-2.
IV. Other
a. DARE homework: page 30 Lesson 6 and page 21. Due Friday.
a. Read 30 minutes and write pages down.
b. Writing: revise story and write or type 2nd draft. Due tomorrow.
Use the peer feedback and criteria sheet to make changes.
Make sure your thesis statement is underlined with 3 supporting reasons.
Use transitions as you introduce each reason in the middle paragraphs.
II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz's group: 2 problems: write out each step and solve.
b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: Saduko problem and study for quiz.
III. Social Studies
a. Study for tomorrow's essay test. Essay questions #1-2.
IV. Other
a. DARE homework: page 30 Lesson 6 and page 21. Due Friday.
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