Winter Break Assignments

Dear Students,
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year celebration with your family. :) Thank you for your Christmas gifts. I really appreciated your thoughtfulness.

You will return back to school next week. Remember to finish all of the following assignments, including your Kid Biz homework. I will be checking in all assignments on Tuesday. Get ready for an exciting and action-packed New Year. :)

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes daily and record pages read. You will have parents initial 3 weeks -- Week #10 from the 2nd Quarter Reading Record, and Week #1 and Week #2 on the 3rd Quarter Reading Record (green color). For the homework folder, have parents sign week #10 for 2nd Quarter.

b. Literature sharing: read aloud your favorite parts of the Myths and Legends book to your parent. Have your parent complete the bottom of page 28. Due Tuesday January 5th.

c. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and record the first score. Record all results on your green Kid Biz paper. Due Tuesday January 5th. Take the Kid Biz challenge and enter their contest. Information is on the flyer is in your communication folder.

Students that need to complete their 4 news articles are: Waileia, Kayce, Ivy, Cody, Raymond, Brendan, Crystal, Charity, Chika, Kenny, Jade, Riley Parks, Talia, Shaylene, Sean, Corey, Tawnie, Ken, Riley Whitten, Katie and Kellen.

II. Other
a. Show parents communication folder.
b. Japanese: finish worksheet.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Finally, tomorrow is the B-I-G day -- Winter Program and P-I-Z-Z-A Party! I know your parents are looking forward to your performance. Please wear either Jeans long pants or dark colored shorts.
Please have your parents sign your test folder tonight. Also, finish your Quadrirama Panel #2 and Christmas card for your parents. We will be wrapping your parents gifts tomorrow. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Reading: finish Quadrirama Panel #2 (Due tomorrow).

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: on folder paper, make corrections to Division of Decimals test and record test in your test folder.
b. Mrs. K: No homework!

III. Other
a. Finish Christmas Card by drawing a Christmas design and coloring it. If you have the green paper, glue it on top. Write a message to your parents sharing how much you appreciate them! :)
b. Test folder: have your parents sign for the Social Studies exam, Wordly Wise #14 Spelling and Vocabulary exams and Reading retest (if you took one).

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Study for tomorrow's Japanese Quiz and finish Quadrirama Panel #2. These are your assignment for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Reading: finish Quadrirama Panel #2. Due Thursday.
c. Literature Sharing: you can read aloud to parents this week and complete this assignment before Winter Recess. Have parents complete bottom of page 28.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make corrections to study guide.
b. Mrs. K: complete assignment.

III. Science
a. Ornament due Thursday.

IV. Other
a. Japanese: study for tomorrow's Shukudai Quiz #15 -- study the greeting chart #8-15 page 2 (meaning and hiragana). Complete Christmas coloring poaper worksheet: Jyu u ni shi.
b. Hawaiiana: Ipu due tomorrow morning.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tonight, please type your 2 Furlough Friday poems in final form and finish drawing your 2 colored pictures. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Library tomorrow.
b. Writing: type 2 furlough fridays poems. Follow directions on handout Step #4. Draw 2 colored pictures. Due tomorrow.
c. Reading: type your Lesson #2 S-E-E (Due tomorrow). Complete your Scene #2 Quadrirama panel (due on Thursday).

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to 5 problems 2) complete study guide 3) study for tomorrow's exam on division of decimals.
b. Mrs. K: finish circle graph (data) in composition book in percentages. Also draw circle graph on folder paper.

III. Science
a. Finish ornament -- due Wednesday.

IV. Other
a. Wrapped Secret Santa gift due tomorrow.
b. Pink slips -- the following students, finish incomplete work and get pink slips signed: Brendan, Kathleen, Riley W., Corey, Cody, Jade, Sean, Joseph, Chase, Chika, Melissa, Waileia.
*Kyla and Raymond -- finish literature sharing pages 26-28 (top of 28).

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
On your Furlough Friday, work on your acrostic poems. Think about how these furloughs have been affecting you. Share your thoughts about this issue as you complete Steps #2 and #3 on your poem handout. :) These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read Myth and Legends book for 30 minutes and record pages read. Have parents initial total pages and get week #9 signed. If you have an incomplete assignment, you will not have a star stamp. You need to have parents sign the folder. I will stamp your folder after the assignment is completed. :)

b. Wordly Wise 14E #1-15. Write words #1-15 5x each. Test on Monday.

c. Reading -- Making Inferences: a) finish "No Place Like Home" panel for scene #1 b) Complete Lesson #2 handout. Read the parts of the story that is boxed in. Write 5 inferences. Select the best inference and write it in an S-E-E statement. Draw a picture for the statement. (Due Monday)

d. Writing -- Furlough Friday poems. Complete steps #2 and #3. You will be writing out your "pro" and "con" poems. Begin drawing colored pictures for the poems. Due Monday.

e. Literature sharing: complete pages 26-28 (top of page 28). Due Monday. You will read aloud parts of one of your stories to your parents over the Winter recess.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Make corrections to page 407. 2) Solve 5 division of fractions problems that were written on the board. Show all work.

b. Mrs. K: workbook page 105 #3-8. Finish calculations for the circle graph.

III. Science
a. Bring pictures of family -- you need to be able to cut the pictures.

IV. Other
a. Communication folder: show it to parents.

b. Pink slips: please complete work and get slip signed -- Brendan, Charity, Kathleen, Shaylene, Riley W., Kellen and Cody.

c. Pizza Party: $3.00 due Monday. Bring a drink on that day. Students that have not paid: Cody, Brendan, Joseph, Riley P., Sean, Corey, Chase, Ken, Kellen, Kathleen, Waileia, Kayce, Ivy, Kameryn, Megan, Danika, Chika, Talia, Shaylene, Katie and Kyla.
*If you are not participating, please bring a home lunch on Thursday December 17th.

d. Secret Santa: wrapped gift due on Tuesday. On the gift tag, address it to the recipient and write "from Secret Santa."

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Work on the brainstorming portion (Step 1) for your F-u-r-l-o-u-g-h Friday poem. Also, please study for tomorrow's Social Studies exam on Slavery and Triangular Trade. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read myth or legend book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: complete Lesson 14C & D. Write and describe words #8-15. Test on Monday.
c. Poetry: complete the brainstorming section -- part I (front and back page) on furlough fridays.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to page 403. 2) complete #407 #2-11 solve and draw a model. For problems #8, 10 and 11 -- you do not have to draw a model.
b. Mrs. K: workbook page 97 -- do first column. Finish the tally problems in composition book.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: study for tomorrow's Slavery and Triangular Trade exam.
b. Science: final colored cartoon picture due!
c. Test folder: get folder signed.
d. Japanese: study for next week Wednesday's Shukudai Quiz #15 -- study the greeting chart #8-15 page 2 (meaning and hiragana). Complete Christmas coloring poaper worksheet: Jyu u ni shi.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Have fun and be creative as you re-create scene #1 for the "No Place Like Home" quadrirama. Make sure you use clues and details from the story that was included in your S-E-E response. Also, please study for tomorrow's Japanese Quiz #14 and Thursday's social studies exam. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read myth or legend book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 14A & B. Write and describe words #1-7.
c. Reading Inference Quadrirama: type your S-E-E for scene one. Type the Words S-E-E in font 14-16 and the words in font 12-14. Re-create the scene by drawing it on panel or making a 3-D scene.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: a) make corrections to page 99. b) on folder paper, complete textbook page 403 #1-10. Solve all problems mathematically (show your work). For problems #5-8 also draw a model using fraction strips.
b. Mrs. K: workbook page 97 and do multiples of 3.

III. Social Studies
a. Study for Thursday's exam.

IV. Science
a. Finish cartoon picture. Final cartoon picture due Thursday.

V. Other
a. Japanese: finish Kotowaza #1 & #2. Study for tomorrow's Quiz #14 Greeting Expression Chat page 1 #1-7. Study meaning in Hiragana.
b. Reach for Books: please turn in completed reading log and pledges by Wednesday. Fundraiser ends tomorrow!
c. Secret Santa: bring in wrapped gift addressed to the person by next week Tuesday. Write "From your Secret Santa."
d. Pizza Party: bring $3.00 by or before next week Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please put 100% effort into your "No Place Like Home" assignment. You will be typing your first S-E-E implied statement tomorrow and begin designing the first panel on your Quadrirama. Also, begin studying for Thursday's Social Studies exam. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read myth or legend book for 30 minutes. Record minutes read in reading record.
b. Reading Retest on Explicit and Implied Information: if you received a DP or WB on Explicit and Implied test #2 The Present or test #3 The Lost colony, make correction on folder paper. Record tests in test folder, put corrections behind the test and get test folder signed.
c. Reading-Making Inferences: complete "No Place Like Home" worksheet including the S-E-E. Draw a colored picture showing clues used in the S-E-E response.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) finish 10-Step Muffin problem. 2) complete #1-6 Division of Decimals worksheet (show all work). For problems #2 and #4, also draw model and solve. 3) Multiplying Fraction Retest: make correction on folder paper and record in test folder. Get test folder signed.
b. Mrs. K: study for test tomorrow and finish unfinished problems for classwork.

III. Social Studies
a. Begin studying for Thursday's test on Slavery and Triangular Trade.

IV. Science
a. Finish cartoon picture. Final cartoon picture due Thursday.

V. Other
a. Test Folder: get it signed and returned it by tomorrow.
b. Japanese: finish Kotowaza #1 & #2. Study for Quiz #14 Greeting Expression Chat page 1 #1-7. Study meaning in Hiragana.
c. Reach for Books: please turn in completed reading log and pledges by Wednesday. We need 1 more student to turn in their pledges for our class to participate in the pizza party contest.
d. Secret Santa: bring in wrapped gift addressed to the person by next week Tuesday. Write "From your Secret Santa."
e. Pizza Party: bring $3.00 by or before next week Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
If you are participating in secret santa, please ask your parents how you can earn the money $7-$10 to purchase a gift. Find out what chores you can do around your home. When you purchase a gift, think about the person's interests. Remember, no gift cards or food items. Secret Santa gift due Tuesday December 15th. Money for pizza party $3.00 due Monday December 14th. :)

Also, the Reach for Books fundraiser deadline was extended to next week Wednesday. If you did not have a chance to participate, you still can. Please complete the reading log and turn in collected pledges.

These are your assignments. Have a wonderful weekend!

I. Language Arts
a. Read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Have parents initial total pages read and sign homework folder for week #8. We will be going to library on Monday so you can borrow a Myths and Legends book.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 13E #1-15. Write words #1-15 5x each. Test on Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: 1) Complete steps 5-8 in Muffin 10-Step problem. 2) Study for Monday's Retest on Multiplying Fractions -- Brendan, Sean, Megan, Danika, Hinano and Noah.
b. Mrs. K: workbook page 96 on folder paper.

III. Social Studies
a. Begin studying for next week Thursday's test on Slavery and Triangular Trade. Use your study guide.

IV. Other
a. Show parents communication folder. Go over the information on the parent letter regarding Pizza party and secret santa gift.
b. Japanese: finish worksheet kotowaza (page 1 and 2) and study for Quiz #14 greeting expressions chart (page 1 #1-7 only). Study meaning and Hiragana due next week Wednesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Make corrections to your "Lost Colony" handout and study for tomorrow's reading exam. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 13C & D. Write and describe words #8-15. Test on Monday.
c. Reading: make corrections to the Lost colony handout and study for tomorrow's explicit and implied exam.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to study guide and today's Math test. 2) record test in test folder and get test folder signed. 3) Muffins 10-Step problem: complete steps 1-4.
b. Mrs. K: workbook page 94 #2-12 evens, page 95 #3-9 odds, page 96 #2 draw a diagram.

III. Social Studies
a. Study guide: under the triangular trade diagram, explain how the triangular trade works. Explain where the new england ships stopped and what items were traded at each stop. Test next week Thursday December 10th.

IV. Science
a. Finish ice cream and questions. Due tomorrow.

V. Other
a. Test folder: students in my math class get your test folder. Everyone else will take their test folders home next week Monday.
b. Japanese: finish worksheet kotowaza (page 1 and 2) and study for Quiz #14 greeting expressions chart (page 1 #1-7 only). Study meaning and Hiragana due next week Wednesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed your writing adventure today. Be ready for our next lesson tomorrow. Please study for your Japanese and Math test on Multiplication of Fractions exam (if you are in my math group). These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 13A & B. Write and describe words #1-7.
c. Explicit and Implied Retest: Cody, Kayce, Megan and Kathleen -- study for tomorrow's retest on Koi fish.
d. Writing: finish writing the descriptions of the food item using your 5 senses. Create a descriptive title for the food item. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to multiplying fractions handout; 2) complete study guide and study for tomorrow's exam.
b. Mrs. K: finish workbook page 93.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: Read pages 238-241 and complete all questions on study guide. Test next week Thursday December 10th.
b. Science: assignment due on Thursday.
c. Japanese: study for Quiz #13 and finish the hiragana worksheet.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Thank you for participating in the Reach for Books fundraiser. If you have not turned in your paperwork and donations, you can still turn them in tomorrow. Also, our canned goods drive begins tomorrow. If possible, please bring in at least one canned good item.

These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read. The next genre is Myths and Legends.
b. Wordly Wise crossword page 99. Due tomorrow.
c. Reading: read story about the Roanoke colony and complete worksheet including the S-E-E question. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to multipying fractions handout on folder paper. 2) complete Multiplying Mixed Numbers (all problems). Show all work on folder paper.
b. Mrs. K: page 92 #1-12, show all work on folder paper.

III. Other
a. Get test folder signed.
b. Science: finish ice cream worksheet -- due Thursday.
c. If you received a deficiency notice today, please have a parent sign and return form tomorrow.
d. Study for Japanese Quiz #13 and complete homework.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Please turn in all Reach for Books pledges and paperwork on Monday. Read aloud the favorite part of your Non-Fiction book to your parents for your literature sharing. These are your assignments for the weekend:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Have parents write their initial total pages read and sign your homework folder for week #7.
b. Wordly Wise: complete Lesson 12E #1-15 and write words #1-15 5x each. Test on Monday.
c. Literature Sharing: read aloud non-fiction book to parents. Have parents complete bottom of page 25. Due Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to worksheet page 95. 2) complete multiplication of fractions worksheet. 3) Kayce, Kathleen and Gabi -- record your fraction retest in your test folder and have parents sign it.
b. Mrs. K: WB page 91 #1-8 on folder paper, write the answers in the workbook. Get 2 quizzes signed and make corrections on separate folder papers.

III. Other
a. Japanese: complete homework and study for next week's exam.
b. Test folder: have parents sign folder. Due Monday.
c. Memory Page: write a message to Gabi. Her last day will be on Monday. She will be moving to Ohio. Draw a colored picture on the paper that will remind her of Hawaii. Due Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please study for tomorrow's Reading and Japanese exam. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read Non-fiction book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 12C & D. Write and describe words #8-15.
c. Reading: after hearing today's group presentations, review and make corrections to your Explicit and Implied Lesson 2 -- "The present" handout. Make sure your statements are either explicit or implied. Review your S-E-E statement. It should show an example of 1 explicit and 1 implied statements. Study for tomorrow's exam.

II. Math
a. Mrs D.C.: 1) Make corrections to yesterday's homework -- worksheet page 94. 2) Complete today's worksheet page 95 --- #2-10. For problems #11-16 show all calculations and make a model.
*Kayce, Gabi, and Kathleen -- study for tomorrows Retest on Addition and Subtraction of Fractions.
b. Mrs. K: textbook page 367 #9-18 (all), make test corrections on folder paper and get test signed.

III. Social Studies
a. Finish reading Slavery in the Colonies handout. Complete notes on Part IA -- 3 column chart on indentured servants, enslaved people and similarities. Due tomorrow.

IV. Japanese
a. Japanese: study for Quiz #12. 1) Finish handout: classroom action. 2) Study the meaning for all 16 words. 3) Worksheet (page 1 and 2).

*Pink slips: if you received one, complete the work and get slip signed.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Sorry that I was not able to respond to your blog questions this weekend. I have answered them on yesterday's blog page.

Begin collecting pledges for the Reach for Books contest. We received 3 pledges today. 27 more to go to reach our goal! Make sure you complete the orange sheets and have you and your parents sign the bottom of the page.

These are your assignments for today:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Literature Sharing: read aloud to parents this weekend. Have them write comments on the bottom of page 25.
c. Wordly Wise: complete 11A & 11B. Write and describe words #1-7.
d. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record first score in your Kid Biz folder and on our class chart.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: complete multiplying fractions worksheet RW94 #1-10. Show all work and write answer in simplest form. Also, draw the model for problems #1-4 on back side of paper.
b. Mrs. K: Finish other person's stain glass worksheet. Complete workbook page 81 -- show work on folder paper.

III. Science
a. Cartoon character due tomorrow.

IV. Other
a. Japanese: study for Quiz #12. 1) Finish handout: classroom action. 2) Study the meaning for all 16 words. 3) Worksheet (page 1 and 2).

b. pink slips: if you received one today, please get form signed and complete the work.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
This Friday the Reach for Books contest ends. Total up the minutes or amount of books read. Collect pledges over the weekend. Bring in your completed form and pledge monies next week.
These are your assignments for the weekend.

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read Non-fiction book and record pages read. Have parents initial total pages read and sign homework folder for week #6.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 11E #1-15. Write words #1-15 5x each. Test on Monday.
c. Literature Sharing: complete pages 23-25 (top of page 25)this weekend. Due Monday.
d. Kid Biz: make sure you have read 2 news articles this week and recorded the scores.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make corrections to study guide and fraction exam. Record test score in test folder. Get folder signed.
b. Mrs. K: make corrections to challenge worksheet on a separate sheet of paper. Finish worksheet on stained glass.

III. Science
a. Cartoon character due Monday.

IV. Other
a. Japanese: study for Quiz #12. 1) Finish handout: classroom action. 2) Study the meaning for all 16 words. 3) Worksheet (page 1 and 2).
b. Test folder: get folder signed. Return it on Monday.
c. Communication folder: show it to parents.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please review your Lesson 1 Explicit and Implied handout for tomorrow's reading exam. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Also, record books read in your Literature sharing folder.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 11C & D. Write and describe words 8-15.
c. Explicit and Implied: a) Complete S-E-E for Lesson 2 -- "The Present": complete the S-E-E problems. Share 1 explicit and 1 implied statement. Cite examples to support each statement. Explain what the evidence shows. b) Study for tomorrow's exam.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make corrections to page 89 and 91. Complete study guide and review for tomorrow's exam on Adding and Subtracting fractions.
b. Mrs. K: finish 10-step worksheet, make corrections to textbook page 370 #21-28 on separate folder paper. Talking Turkey worksheet due tomorrow.

III. Science
a. Get the cartoon character. Due tomorrow.

IV. Other
a. Japanese: study for Quiz #12. 1) Finish handout: classroom action. 2) Study the meaning for all 16 words. 3) Worksheet (page 1 and 2)

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow is the big day! Please study for your Social Studies and Japanese exams. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read non-fiction book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 11A & B. Write and describe words #1-7.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to worksheet page 87 #10-15. 2) Complete all problems on worksheets #89 and 91 #1-8. Show all work on folder paper.
b. Mrs. K: textbook page 270 #21-28 and worksheet.

III. Social Studies
a. Study for tomorrow's exam on Colonial Economies. You need to know the colonies in the different regions. Review your essay. Make sure all the criteria are met.

IV. Science
a. Bring in colored cartoon character from the internet or magazine. Due tomorrow.

V. Other
a. Japanese Quiz #11 tomorrow. You need to know classroom handout, meaning of all 13 words, hiragana for pictures #1-4.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Start studying for Wednesday's Social Studies exam. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Explicit and Implied Lesson 2: complete step 2: use a different highlighter and highlight evidence for implied information. Write 3 or more implied statements, cite the evidence and give an explanation.
c. Cultural Exchange students and Ivy: Wordly Wise #10 Spelling and Vocabulary test tomorrow.
II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make corrections to worksheet page 87. Complete problems #10-15. Show all steps.
b. Mrs. K: workbook page 69 #8-16 (evens), page 70 #11-17 (odds), make corrections to Friday's homework.

III. Social Studies
a. make revisions to essay and study for Wednesday's exam.

IV. Science
a. Get a colored picture (can be from the internet) or magazine of a cartoon character. Due Wednesday.

V. Japanese: Quiz #11 this coming Wednesday -- study handout: classroom, study meanings for all 13 words, study Hiragana for pictures 1-4.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Over the weekend, study for next week's Social Studies exam. I will be giving you a practice quiz on identifying the colonies in the 3 regions on Monday. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read 30 minutes daily and record pages read. Have parents sign reading record and homework folder for week #5.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 10E #8-15. Write words 8-15 5x each. Study for Monday's exam.
c. Reading Lesson 2 -- Explicit and Implied: read the story about the Present. Complete step 1 using the S-E-E format. Write 3-4 things that are explicit in the story. Cite the evidence and explain what the evidence shows.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make corrections to today's homework. Complete worksheet page 87 problems #1-5. Show all steps on folder paper.
b. Mrs. K: workbook page 83 #1, 3, 10, 11 and page 84 #5-8, 13-16 and 24, 26.

III. Social Studies
a. Essay: Study for next week Wednesday's exam. Practice quiz on Monday on identifying the colonies.

IV. Science
a. Finish percentages on worksheet.

V. Other
a. Book orders due Monday.
b. Bring organizational binders to school: Joseph, Kathleen, Charity and Melissa.
c. Japanese: Quiz #11 this coming Wednesday -- study handout: classroom, study meanings for all 13 words, study Hiragana for pictures 1-4.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed having P.E. today. These are your assignments for today:
I. Language Arts
a. Read Non-fiction book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 10E #1-7. Write words 1-7 5x each. Test on Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. worksheet on adding and subtracting unlike fractions. Complete problems 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16.
b. Mrs. K: fraction worksheet and correct 10-step worksheet (if you are done, do the next 3 problems).

III. Social Studies
a. Study guide: write the conclusion. Summarize the main points about each region. Explain which region you would like to live in and why. Be specific. Start studying for next week Wednesday's exam.

IV. Science
a. Finish percentages for worksheet. Due Monday.

V. Other
a. Show parents communication folder.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
These are your assignments for today:
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 10C & 10D. Write and describe words #8-15.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to workbook page 83 #2-16 evens and 17 &
18. b) on folder paper, complete textbook page 350 #3-15 (odds). Show all work.
b. Mrs. K: 10-Step grocery shopping worksheet. Talking Turkey due Nov. 19th. Make corrections to Raquel's Idea.

III. Social Studies
a. Write 3rd middle paragraph on Southern Colonies. (Due Thursday). Exam next week Wednesday.

IV. Other
a. Pink slips: if you received one, finish the assignment and get slip signed.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
These are your assignments for today:
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 10A & 10B. Write and describe words #1-7.
c. Explicit and Implied worksheet: after hearing today's group sharing, revise the information written on questions 3 & 4. Mr. Carganilla will be observing your groups tomorrow as you work on Sample B picture.
d. Kid Biz: read a newsarticle and complete 5 steps. Record scores in reading record.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: complete workbook page 83 #2-16 (evens) and 17 & 18 (all). Show all work and how you changed the answer into simplest form.
b. Mrs. K: on folder paper, write about Wipe Out game.

III. Social Studies
a. Write 2nd middle paragraph on the middle colonies. Use the criteria sheet as your guide. (Due tomorrow) Written Exam will be next week Wednesday.

IV. Science
a. Read pages 152-155 and take notes. (Due Tomorrow)

V. Other
a. Japanese: Quiz #11 next week Wednesday -- study handout: classroom, study meanings for all 13 words, study Hiragana for pictures 1-4.
b. Pink slips: if you received one today, please get slip signed and complete the work.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Have a wonderful weekend! On Saturday, begin writing down the minutes or books read for the "Read A Thon" sheet that was in your communication folder. Also write down the title, author and total pages of each book read. You can start asking people to become sponsors for the Read A Thon. These are your assignments for the weekend:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record/homework folder: record pages read and get week #4 signed.
b. Explicit and Implied Worksheet: make revisions to your answers based upon the differences I shared with you in picture A and picture B.
c. Bare Book: color the front and back covers (on the actual Bare Book) due Monday. Make sure you have your full name written. Ex. "By" and your full name.
d. Kid Biz: read 1 news article and complete 5 steps. Record scores on your Kid Biz sheet.
II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: a) make revisions to the "Uncover 2" homework. b) Cover the Whole -- on folder paper, write the 5 math sentences on how you covered the whole and the shortened sentences c) fraction worksheet -- solve each problem and put it in simplest form.
b. Mrs. K: fractions of shapes on folder paper, 10-step.

III. Social Studies
a. Study guide: make revisions to identifying colonies and lead. Write first middle paragraph on New England colonies. (Due Monday)

IV. Science
a. Read pages 152-155 and take notes. (Due Tuesday)

V. Other
a. Show parents communication folder.
b. Japanese: Quiz #11 next week Wednesday -- study handout: classroom, study meanings for all 13 words, study Hiragana for pictures 1-4.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Congratulations World Series Champs -- the New York Yankees! I hope some of you watched game 6 today. :)
Please finish your lead and identification of the colonies on your Social Studies study guide. Also, review for tomorrow's Japanese test (rescheduled from today). These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes of non-fiction book and record pages read.
b. Reading Strategies: finish backside of Explicit and Implied worksheet. Write the S-E-E. For evidence, describe what you see in the picture. (You do not have page numbers or quotes)
c. Bare book: 2 cover drafts due tomorrow. Final colored pictures on actual bare book due Monday.
d. Project Runway: Tribe 1 will perform tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. complete 3 "Uncover" questions.
b. Mrs. K: a) Workbook page 78 #7-17 (odds) and page 80 #17-22 (all). b) redo (make corrections) to Raquel's worksheet if you received you paper back today.

III. Social Studies
a. Finish lead and identification of colonies. Color colonies. Due tomorrow.

IV. Science
a. write questions for other groups and predict percentages. Due tomorrow.

V. Other
a. Japanese: study for tomorrow's exam and finish classroom worksheet.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Sorry that I did not respond to your blog questions last night. If you look at yesterday's page, I have responded. Tonight, study for your Japanese exam and begin work on the study guide for Social Studies. Follow the criteria and work on your essay. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read non-fiction book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
Record author, title, etc. in your Literature sharing folder.
b. Project Runway Mask: type the write up. The title will be the name of your mask. Tribe 4 will be "walking the runway" tomorrow. :) (Due tomorrow)
c. Bare Book cover: Colored drafts (on folder paper) due this Thursday. The actual colored Bare Book covers (on the book) are due next week Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: complete the fraction "Uncover" handout.
b. Mrs. K: complete 10-step and Phillies worksheet.

III. Social Studies Study Guide: write the names of the different colonies and color. Write the lead for the essay. Follow the criteria sheet and underline the topic sentence. I will be giving you an additional day to work on this. (Due Thursday!)

IV. Science: On folder paper, write questions you have for the other group and predict what the percentages are. (Due Thursday)

V. Other
a. Japanese: study for tomorrow's exam. Finish classroom handout.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Work on your 2 covers for the Bare Book. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Project Runway Mask: type the "write up." The title will be the mask's name.
c. Bare Book: create 2 covers -- one for your Artwork and the other for your collection of stories. Make sure your name is on the cover "By . . ." You can include a price for your books.
d. Kid Biz: if you did not read today's newsarticle and complete 5 steps finish it tonight. Record all scores in your Kid Biz sheet in your Reading record. Record scores on poster tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: on folder paper, answer questions the folllowing questions for Cover Up activity. 1. Draw what fraction pieces used to cover 1 whole. 2. What was the fastest way to win the game? 3. What are some of the things that you learned about fractions and equivalent fractions by playing this game?
b. Mrs. K: Raquel's Idea worksheet and 10-step ingredients. Do the first 4 steps.

III. Other
a. Japanese: finish handout and study for Wednesday's exam.
b. Cultural Exchange students: type out mask write up, draw cover for Bare Book and complete Wordly Wise 10A-E. Write and describe words #1-15 and write words #1-15 5x each. Homework and test will be on Tuesday (the week you return).

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Have a wonderful H-A-L-L-O-W-E-E-N weekend! These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading 30 minutes and record pages read. Total pages read for the week. Get week #3 signed.
b. Literature Sharing: read aloud to parents your favorite part from one of the Mystery books you read. Have a parent write their comments on the bottom of page 22.
c. The Kid Who Ran for President: review for Monday's test on Chapters 25-26. I will be collecting the book after the exam.
d. Project Runway Mask: write an exciting speech about your mask. (It will be read when you model the mask). The write up should include the name of the mask, description of mask (use descriptive words) and when/how it can be used (when can you use it or wear it?). Create a price for the mask. Fashion show begins next week!

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: complete ratio handout on fourths. Color all rods on the previous handouts.
b. Mrs. K: no homework!

III. Other
a. Show parents communication folder.
b. Japanese: complete handout and study for next week's exam.
c. Cultural Exchange students: study for Monday's exam on Colonial Economies and reading exam. You need to memorize the different colonies in New England, Middle and Southern Colonies. You can use the notes on the grid for only the essay portion of the test.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please finishing typing your DARE essay and colored picture. These are your assignments for tonight:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. The Kid Who Ran for President: read Chapter 26. Complete Reading questions. The S-E-E is the same as last night. Due tomorrow.
c. Writing: finish typing DARE essay and picture. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: Ratio activity #2 handout.
b. Mrs. K.: fraction worksheet.

III. Japanese
a. Finish worksheet. Test next week Wednesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow is wacky hair day or hat day. Please study for tomorrow's Japanese exam. These are your assignments for today:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. The Kid Who Ran for President: Read Chapter 25 and complete reading questions.
c. DARE Essay: read over teacher’s comments and make revisions. Type story in final form. Finish creating and coloring DARE picture. (Due this Thursday)

II. Math
a. Complete ratio handout. Make sure you color the diagram of the different rods in question #1.

III. Organizational Binder
a. GLO and Grade assessment sheet (yellow) paper. Complete assessment. Put a checkmark next to the area that describes you – consistently, usually, sometimes or rarely. For evidence, explain why you gave yourself that grade. On the last page, write down the letter grade you feel you deserved for all subject areas based upon you effort. (Due tomorrow)

IV. Japanese
a. Finish worksheet on bath tubs. Study for tomorrow's exam.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow is Twin or Sports Day for spirit week! These are your assignments for today:
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. DARE Essay: read over teacher's comments and make revisions (if you received it back today). Make revisions and begin typing final story. Draw colored picture that shows what your essay is about. (Final typed story due this week Thursday)
c. Writing: complete self-assessment and tab the evidence. Due tomorrow.
d. The Kid Who Ran for President: study for tomorrow's exam on Chapters 21-24.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: in your composition book, answer this question: what is the fastest way to find out the total amount of pairs where 1 rod is 1/2 the size of the another?
b. Mrs. K: no homework.

III. IV. Other
a. Social Studies: Read Southern Colonies and complete notes on the grid. (Due tomorrow).
b. Japanese: complete handout on bathtubs. Study meanings for all 7 words. Study hiragana for all 7 words.

*If you received a pink slip, finish the assignment and get pink slip signed.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
These are your assignments for the weekend:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Total pages read and get week #2 signed for the reading record and homework page.
b. Literature Sharing folder: complete pages 20-22 (top of page 22). You can read aloud to your parents next weekend. Due Monday.
c. Wordly Wise: complete 9E #1-15. Write words #1-15 5x each. Test on Monday.
d. The Kid Who Ran for President: complete Reading questions for Chapters 23 & 24. Due Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make corrections to study guide. Record Math Ratio test in test folder. Get test folder signed.
b. Mrs. K: Uncover Activity worksheet.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: read Middle Colonies worksheet and take note on your "grid."
b. "Project Runway" Mask: design and color your mask. Use strong, bright colors and designs. Get ready for the "Fashion show" next week!
c. Communication folder: show it to parents and return on Monday.
d. Test folder: get it signed and return it on Monday. (It should contain your Wordly Wise exam #8, Japanese exam and Mrs. D.C.'s ratio exam.)

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please finish revising and typing your DARE Essay. Also finish your math self-assessment. Please mark the evidence. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 9C & 9D. Write and describe words #8-15.
c. Writing: type 2nd draft of DARE Essay. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: make corrections to worksheet page 150 and complete study guide. Review for tomorrow's ratio exam.
b. Mrs. K: Write summary on cover up game.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: finish writing notes on New England colonies.
b. Math Self-Assessment Sheets: complete worksheet and mark evidence with post-its.
c. Japanese: complete handout on bathtubs. Study meanings for all 7 words. Study hiragana for all 7 words.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Study for your Japanese test tomorrow. Also work on your final revisions to your DARE essay. Begin typing second draft of your essay.

I. Language Arts
a. Read for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 9A & 9B. Write and describe words #1-7.
c. Writing: make final revisions and type second draft of DARE Essay. Due Thursday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. a) Make corrections to workbook page 149. b) complete #1-7 on page
RW150 worksheet. Show all work on folder paper.

III. Other
a. Organizational Binder: complete Reading Self-Assessment sheet. Mark the evidence with post-its (yellow -- strengths and blue or pink -- areas to improve on. Bring back the binder and the assessment sheet tomorrow.
b. Japanese: complete "Everyday Activities" handout. Study the meanings. Also, you need to know how to write hiragana for #1, 2, 4 & 6.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
For those of you who left messages on my blog over the weekend, I just typed a reply to you today. Look at yesterday's blog page for my comments. I was having technical difficulties with my computer last night.
Please read over your DARE essay tonight. Tomorrow, you will peer assess and make revisions to your essay. Also, if you received your Social Studies exam today, please get your test folder signed. Let's have no pink slips tomorrow!

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read mystery book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
Start recorging the books you have read in your Literature Sharing folder.
b. Wordly Wise: complete page 66 (due tomorrow).
c. The Kid Who Ran for President: read Chapters 21 & 22 and complete reading questions.
d. DARE essay: make sure you have 5 paragraphs -- lead, 3 middle paragraphs and a conclusion with your DARE pledge at the end.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: workbook pg. complete problems #13-16. Show all work on folder paper and write the answers in the workbook page. Make corrections to problems #1-12 on folder paper.
b. Mrs. K: make corrections to 10-step.

III. Other
a. Test Folder: get if you received your Social Studies exam today, please have parents sign your test folder tonight.
b. Japanese: complete "Everyday Activities" handout. Study the meanings. Also, know how to write hiragana for #1, 2, 4 & 6.
c. Book Orders: if you forgot to bring your order in today, turn it in tomorrow with the appropriate funds.
d. Pink slips: if you received one today, make sure you complete the work and get the pink slip signed.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Over the weekend, finish the last 2 paragraphs of your DARE essay. Don't forget to include your DARE pledge at the end. These are your assignments for the weekend:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read mystery book for 30 minutes and record pages read. Get reading record/homework folder signed for week #1.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 8E #8-15. Write words 8-15 5x each. Study for Monday's test.
c. DARE Essay: complete last middle paragraph and the conclusion. Include your DARE pledge at the end of the essay.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: a. Workbook page 149 #1-12. Show all work. b. Make corrections to textbook page 619-620 on folder paper.
b. Mrs. K: make corrections to 10-step problem for the last 2 problems.

III. Other
a. Get test folder signed.
b. Book orders due on Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Write the first three paragraphs of your DARE essay tonight -- the lead and first 2 middle paragraphs. The last sentence in your lead should be your topic sentence (what 3 important points that will be addressed in your essay). These are your assignments for tonight:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 8E #1-7. Write words #1-7 5x each.
c. Writing: write first 3 paragraphs of your DARE essay. Include a descriptive title.
d. The Kid Who Ran for President: complete questions on Chapters 19 & 20. Study for tomorrow's test on Chapters 17-20.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: complete textbook pages 619-620 #2-38 (evens).
b. Mrs. K: make corrections to 10-step problem. Get test signed.

III. Social Studies
a. Colonial Economies: read the rest of the handout about Southern Colonies. Complete all questions. (Due tomorrow)

IV. Other
a. Show parents communication folder.
b. P.E. tomorrow -- wear covered shoes.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Work on your 2 different leads for your DARE essay tonight. Create a descriptive title. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Writing: conduct research for your lead. Write 2 different leads for your essay.
c. Wordly Wise: complete 8C & 8D. Write and describe words #8-15. Test next week Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: no homework.
b. Mrs. K: complete only the first 4 steps of "Row by Row" 10-step problem.

III. Other
a. Japanese: complete color worksheet and study for next week's meaning and hiragana test for #1, 2, 4, 6.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you had a relaxing Fall Recess. This is the first day of the Second Quarter. Work on improving the quality of your work and put 100% effort into your assignments. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 8A & 8b. Write and describe words #1-7.
c. The Kid Who Ran for President: complete reading questions for Chapters 17 & 18. Test on Chapters 17-20 on Friday.
d. DARE Essay: a) Complete the Part I Prewriting section. List all the main topics you learned from the DARE program. Put a start next to the 3 most important things you learned from DARE. b) If you have time tonight, you can begin conducting internet research on related incidents/problems that involved people in Hawaii.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) On folder paper, make corrections to Division of Decimals test. Record test in test folder and get it signed. 2) Complete ratio handout #1-9.
b. Mrs. K: Finish make question on percentage.

III. Other
a. Japanese: complete worksheet on greetings. Study all colors (Romaji and meaning). Study for tomorrow's #8-17 hiragana test.
b. Pink slip or Incomplete RR/Hmk folder: please complete work and get pink slip signed.

Fall Recess Assignments

Dear Students,
Hurray! Fall Recess is finally here! Enjoy your time with your family and friends. These are your assignments during the break. I will be checking my blog only on the weekends during the break. You will be returning to school on Tuesday October 13th.

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes daily and record pages the read. On Sunday, total the amount of pages read for the week. In addition, add up all the weekly totals for the first quarter and write the grand total. Have parents sign pages read and homework folder for week #9.
Next week Monday, begin recording the pages read on the Second Quarter reading sheet (purple sheet). Total amount of pages read at the end of next week and have parents initial.

b. Tuesday story: everyone should have received my feedback. Work on your revisions during the break and type your story. The typed story is due Tuesday October 13.

c. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record your scores on your Kid Biz paper.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: textbook page 616-617 #3-7 all and #11-17 all.
b. Mrs. K: workbook page 52 #2-28 evens and page 58 all.

III. Other
a. Fire Safety Guide: complete pages during the break.
b. Japanese: complete homework and study for your test. Due on Wednesday October 14th.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Study, study and study for tomorrow's Social Studies exam. You won't be able to use any notes or textbook for the exam. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read mystery book for 30 minutes and record pages read. I will be giving you the reading record for 2nd quarter tomorrow. Record pages read and have parents sign it during the break.
b. Tuesday story:
1) If you received my comments, work on the revisions tonight. If you have not received my comments, I will be returning the remaining stories back tomorrow. Work on the revisions and type it out in final form during the break. It will be due the day you return from the fall break.
2) Colored picture for one of the story scenes due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz and Mrs. Kaneshiro: work on M&M and ratio assignments that were given today.

III. Social Studies
a. Study for tomorrow's exam.

IV. Other
a. Color Wheel: make sure it is completed and turned in tomorrow.
b. Communication folder: show it to parents.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tonight I will have a late East coast meeting so I won't be able to answer your questions posted on the blog. Please study for tomorrow's Reading retests (if you plan on taking it) and your Social Studies exam. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. The Kid Who Ran for President: retest tomorrow on 2 exams.
c. Writing: if you received my feedback today, work on revising your Tuesday story. Revisions are due Friday along with the colored picture. You will be typing the story over the upcoming break.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. and Mrs. K: finish entire M&M worksheet. Create a double bar graph and show the prediction and actual results for each color. Make sure you include a title and labels.

III. Science
a. Calculations due tomorrow.

IV. Social Studies
a. Study for Friday's exam.

V. Other
a. Color wheel due tomorrow.
b. Japanese: complete worksheet on greetings. Study all colors (Romaji and meaning). Study for #8-17 hiragana test.
c. Pink slips: please complete work and get pink slip signed.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please study for tomorrow's Japanese exam and finish essay #2 for Social Studies. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. The Kid Who Ran for President: on folder paper, make corrections to the exams that you will be retaking on Thursday. Review the chapters covered.
c. Tuesday Story: finish drawing and coloring one of the scenes from your story.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: no homework.
b. Mrs. K: workbook page 47 (evens)

III. Other
a. Social Studies: Due tomorrow! (Test this Friday)
1) Take notes on today's handouts in your composition book. Write essay #2. Begin with a topic sentence (what the essay will be about). The first paragraph should be on how the Indians used the land. The second paragraph will be on how the Europeans used the land. For the conclusion, summarize the main differences. Then, share how these differences led to conflicts between the Europeans and the Indians.
2) Make revisions to Essay #1. Add the conclusion (3rd paragraph). Summarize the main points. Then share your opinion on the settlers moving to the colonies. Do you feel they made a wise decision? Explain your reasons why or why not.

b. Science: finish calculations. Due Friday.

c. Japanese: finish coloring handout. Study for tomorrow's hiragana test on words #1-7. Also, study the meaning of the colors.

d. Color Chart: finish tracing pattern on the colors you painted. Cut out colors. Glue on black background and label the colors and tints. Title: Color Wheel. (Due Thursday)

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please have your parents sign your test folder. These are your assignments for tonight:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read biography or mystery book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. The Kid Who Ran for President: a) Review for tomorrow's Chapters 13-16 test. b) On folder paper, make corrections to the test questions you got wrong on the reading tests you plan on retaking Thursday.
c. Tuesday Story: work on the colored picture for one of the scenes in your story. *The final revised and typed story and colored picture will be due on Friday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: make corrections to division of decimals test. Have parents sign test that is in your test folder. Review for tomorrow's Division of Decimals retest.
b. Mrs. K: workbook page 46 (evens) and textbook page 195 #12-26 (evens).

III. Other
a. Social Studies: review question #4 and your essay #1. Make sure your essay has a topic sentence. It should also have one paragraph about the things the settlers had to give up and one paragraph on specific things the settlers gained when they came to the colonies. The conclusion should summarize the main points.
b. Science: answer to snail question due tomorrow.
c. Color wheel: trace and cut out pattern. Trace pattern on the colors that you painted. Cut out colors. Tomorrow, I will give you the black paper to glue colors on. You need to label the colors and tints. Color Wheel due Thursday.
d. Test folder: show parents and get it signed tonight.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Read aloud to your parents for your Literature sharing over the weekend. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Have parents initial total pages read and sign the homework chart for week #8.
b. The Kid Who Ran for President: read Chapters 15 & 16. Complete reading questions. Test on Chapters 13-16 on Tuesday*. (New date)
c. Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite parts of biography book to parents. Have parent fill out bottom of page 19. Due Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make corrections to study guide and 10-Step Chocolate Delight worksheet.
b. Mrs. K: workbook page 42.

III. Science
a. Finish snail question in days.

IV. Social Studies
a. Complete study guide question #4 and essay #1.
For question #4, use information you got from today's class and Social Studies textbook pages 60, 64-64 and page 91.
For the essay #1, write the topic sentence first (explain what your essay will be about). Then, write one paragraph about what the settlers had to give up. Write the second paragraph on what the settlers gained from moving to the colonies. The third paragraph is the conclusion. Summarize the main points. Read the handout that I gave you. Use information from page 6 and page 9 on the benefits the settlers had when moving to the colonies.

V. Other
a. Show parents communication folder.
b. Pink slip: if you received one, get it signed and complete work.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please show your parents your communication folder and get your test folder signed. Return the orange Parent Teacher confirmation form by next week Monday. Study for tomorrow's Wordly Wise exam Lesson 7.

These are your assignments for today:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read daily and record pages read.
b. Literature Sharing folder: complete pages 17-19 (top of page 19). Due tomorrow.
c. Writing: typed second draft due tomorrow.
d. Wordly Wise: 7E #8-15. Write words 8-15 5x each. Test tomorrow.
II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: complete study guide and review for tomorrow's test on division of decimals . I will return the Chocolate Delight 10-step problem tomorrow.
b. Mrs. K: page 36 #1-25 odd.

III. Social Studies
a. Read handout on "John Smith Saves Jamestown" and pages 72-74 in Social Studies textbook. Take notes in your composition book.
b. Then, use the information shared today in class and from your readings to complete Study Guide questions #2 & 3. Remember, question #2 has 2 parts -- problems the colonists had with the environment and interactions with the Indians. Question #3 has 2 parts -- Why did the colonists settle in the New England colonies? and Why did the colonists settle in the Southern colonies?

IV. Science
a. In your Science composition book, write reflection about the results of the foot chart.

V. Other
a. Test folder: get it signed and return it to school tomorrow.
b. Show parent communication folder.
c. P.E. and library tomorrow.

Homework Assignment

Dear Students,
Tonight, work on revising your Tuesday story. Make it S-P-E-C-T-A-C-U-L-A-R! Check to make sure you have the main events, transitions and descriptive details. You may begin typing the second draft of your story. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read biography book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Literature Sharing: complete pages 17-19 (top of 19). Due Friday.
c. Wordly Wise: complete 7E #1-7. Write words #1-7 5x each. Test on Friday.
d. Writing: make revisions to your first draft. Begin typing story. Typed second draft due this Friday.
e. The Kid Who Ran for President: read Chapters 13 & 14 and complete reading questions.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make correction to workbook page 60. 2) complete 10-step problem.
b. Mrs. K: textbook page 44 #13-31 odds and workbook page 12 #1-14 evens.

III. Science
a. Write reflection on chart. I will give you time to write it on the "foot" chart tomorrow.

IV. Other
a. Japanese: color worksheet. Study for next week Wednesday's exam -- study hiragana colors #1-7 and study the meaning of all the colors.
b. Test folder: show parents and get test folder signed. Due Friday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Study for tomorrow's Japanese exam on colors. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read biography book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Literature Sharing folder: complete pages 17-19 (top of page 19). Due Friday. You can read aloud to your parents on the weekend.
c. Writing: finish writing first draft of Tuesday story. Include transitions.
d. Wordly Wise: complete 7C & 7D. Write and describe words #8-15.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. a) Make corrections to workbook page 58. b) Complete workbook page 60 #2-20 (evens). Show work on folder paper.
b. Mrs. K: no homework.

III. Social Studies
a. Complete study guide -- first page.

IV. Science
a. Finish snail questions.

V. Other
a. Study for Japanese exam.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Begin studying for your Japanese exam on colors (column c & d). These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 7A & 7B. Write and describe words #1-7.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to page 57 on folder paper. 2) workbook page 58 #1-17 (all), #9-12 show work on folder paper. 3) get Decimal Retest signed and make corrections (if you took retest)
b. Mrs. K: workbook page 10: multiples of 3; page 11: multiples of 4.

III. Social Studies
a. Complete study guide page 1. Due tomorrow.

IV. Science
a. Finish snail question.

V. Other
a. Japanese: study column C & D for Wednesday's exam.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Write the next 2 middle paragraphs for your Tuesday story (the next 2 main events). These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Get week #7 signed for reading record and homework folder.
b. Writing: write the next 2 middle paragraphs for your Tuesday story.
c. The Kid Who Ran for President: study for Monday's test on Chapters 9-12.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: On folder paper, solve workbook problems on page 57 #1-11 (odd) and #13-15 (all).
b. Mrs. K: complete workbook page 14.

III. Science
a. Complete stem and leaf graph and line plot.

IV. Other
a. Show parents communication folder. Return it on Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Study for tomorrow's Wordly Wise spelling and vocabulary exams (Lesson 6). Tonight, write the lead you selected on the project sheet (yellow sheet) and the first middle paragraph for your Tuesday story. Remember to include transitions in the middle paragraphs. These are your assignments for tonight:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read biography book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: 6E #8-15. Write words 8-15 5x each. Study for tomorrow's exam.
c. The Kid Who Ran for President: complete reading questions for chapters 11 & 12. Test next week Monday.
d. Writing: write the lead and first middle paragraph (first main event) for your Tuesday story. Include the title for your story.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Get Decimal Test signed and make test corrections on folder paper. (Due tomorrow). 2) Complete Cyberchase worksheet (front and back).
b. Mrs. K: 1) Complete Cyberchase worksheet 2) write multiples.

III. Other
a. Science: finish calculating the average of the class scores and find the difference between the class and your partners. Due tomorrow.
b. Art: Complete color wheel by coloring in colors. Tomorrow, you will be painting the color wheel, hues and tints.
c. Show parents communication folder.

*Social Studies: presentations continue tomorrow.

Homework Assignment

Dear Students,
Work on writing 2 interesting leads for your Tuesday story. Tomorrow, we will be having P.E. so wear covered shoes. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read biography book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 6E #1-7. Write words #1-7 5x each.
c. The Kid Who Ran for President: complete reading questions for Chapters 9 & 10.
d. Writing: on folder paper, create 2 different leads and titles for your Tuesday story. Share the story from either the narrator or main character's points of view.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. -- no homework.
b. Mr. K: Textbook page 32 all problems and page 29 #21-23.

III. Other
a. Science: finish calculating the average of the class scores and find the difference between the class and your partners.

b. Japanese: color handout -- finish coloring each box. For next week's test, study column C &

c. Sensei will give you words such as "A ka" and ask you to write the meaning in English. She will also write the colors in Ro-maji (C part) and ask you to write your answer in English. You will need to be able to know the colors written in Ro-maji.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Study for tomorrow's Japanese Hiragana exam. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 6C & 6D. Write and Describe words #8-15.
c. Writing: complete the story web and story plan sheet. The story plan sheet should have descriptive details about the setting, main characters, 3 main events and conclusion.
d. The Kid Who Became President: complete reading Chapter 10.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: complete study guide and study for tomorrow's multiplication of decimal exam.
b. Mrs. K: workbook page 8 and 10 step process.

III. Other
a. Japanese: study for tomorrow's hiragana exam. How to write and pronounce words on page 1.
b. Science: finish worksheet.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Begin studying for Wednesday's Japanese (Hiragana) test. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 6A & 6B. Write and describe words #1-7.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: multiplication of decimals handout.
b. Mrs. K: Finish all 5 problems for Long's advertisement and write #5 on folder paper.

III. Other
a. Japanese: study for Wednesday's hiragana exam.
b. No basketball practice tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please study for tomorrow's Wordly Wise Lesson #5 and Reading Chapters 5-8 exams. These are your assignments for this weekend:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Have parents initial total pages read for the week and sign homework page for week #6.
b. Wordly Wise: complete Lesson #5E #8-15. Write words 8-15 5x each. Study for tomorrow's exam.
c. Reading: study for tomorrow's exam on chapters 5-8.
d. Wordly Wise Lesson #4 exams: have parents sign exams. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: complete 4 decimal problems by drawing it out.
b. Mrs. K: check with homework buddy.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: presentations continue tomorrow.
b. Science: Are you a Square Part II.
c. Hawaiiana: front page of worksheet due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Just a reminder that tomorrow is picture taking day. Please wear nice clothing! These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read Biography book and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 5E #1-7. Write words #1-7 5x each.
c. The Kid Who Ran for President: read chapters 7 & 8 and complete reading questions.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make corrections to last night's homework page 43. Complete workbook page 6 #1-9, #14-21.
b. Mrs. K: complete Track and Field worksheet.

III. Science
a. No Homework.

IV. Social Studies
a. Presentations tomorrow.

V. Other
a. Picture taking and basketball practice tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Practice rehearsing for tomorrow's Social Studies presentations. I will be at the Science Night tonight so I won't be able to answer questions posted on the blog.

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read biography book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 5C and 5D. Write and describe words #8-15.
c. Reading: create a colored poster that promotes Judson Moon running for President.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: workbook page 43 #1-12 (show work on folder paper).
b. Mrs. K: page 24 #11-16.

III. Other
a. Japanese: test next week Wednesday on page 1 Hiragana.
b. Picture Taking form and money and parent-teacher conference forms due tomorrow.
c. Book orders due Friday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please have a parent complete the Federal Survey card with an ink pen or typing it. This is due tomorrow. Also, please return the parent-teacher conference form (purple) and picture taking order form and money.

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read biography book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: Complete #5A & 5B. Write and describe words #1-7.
c. The Kid Who Became President: read Chapters 5 & 6 and complete reading questions. Due tomorrow.
d. Kid Biz: read a news article and complete 5 steps. Write down scores in your reading folder.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Kaneshiro: textbook page 155 #10-25.
b. Mrs. D.C.: write out the assigned IHOP problem and solution on folder paper. Complete decimal worksheet problems #1-12. Show all work.

III. Social Studies
a. Explorer's Power point: finish typing all information. Print out slide show (4 slides per page). Tomorrow, you will be saving it on Mrs. Dela Cruz's thumb drive.

IV. Other
a. Pink Slips: please get notice signed and complete work.
b. Federal Survey Card: have parents complete card and return it to school tomorrow.
c. Picture Taking and Parent-Teacher Conference forms: fill out and return to school.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Please finish typing your All About Me story which is due on Tuesday.

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read biography book for 30 minutes daily. Have parents sign week total and homework page for week #5.
b. Wordly Wise: complete pages 31-33.
c. All About Me: finish typing revised story. Due Tuesday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Kaneshiro: workbook page 37. Show work in composition book and put answer in workbook.
b. Mrs. D.C.: solve assigned IHOP problem in your composition book.

III. Social Studies
a. Finish explorer power point. Due next week Wednesday.

IV. Other
a. Show parents communication folder.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please study for tomorrow's Reading and Wordly Wise exams. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read your biography book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 4E #8-15. Write words #8-15 5x each. Study for tomorrow's exam.
c. The Kid Who Ran for President: study for tomorrow's test on Chapters 1-4.
d. All About Me: make revisions and begin typing story. Due next week Tuesday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make corrections to page 159 and create IHOP problem with solution.
b. Mrs. K: no homework.

III. Science
a. Finish meter ruler.

IV. Social Studies
a. Finish explorer's power point.

V. Other
a. Hawaiiana: finish worksheet.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please review for tomorrow's Japanese exam. Also, if you received my teacher feedback, begin revising your All About Me story. Make revisions and begin typing your final story. The typed story is due next week Tuesday. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read your biography book for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. The Kid Who Ran for President: read Chapters 3 & 4. Complete reading response questions. Reading test on Chapters 1-4 this Thursday.
c. Wordly Wise: complete 4E #1-7. Write words 1-7 5x each. Spelling and Vocabulary test this Thursday.
d. All About Me: read teacher comments and make revisions. Type story after revisions are made.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Kaneshiro's group: IHOP questions
1. If you made 3 pancakes in a minute, how many pancakes would you make in an hour?
2. If 4 oranges make 1 glass of orange juice, how many oranges would you need to make 600 glasses of orange juice on Sunday?

b. Mrs. Dela Cruz's group: textbook page 159 #6-16 (evens). Write problem and solve in your composition book. Show all work.

III. Social Studies
a. Explorer's power point: work on typing information for your slide show. (Due next week Wednesday). When you have finished typing the information, you can add pictures to the different slides.

IV. Science
a. Take notes on Science textbook page 562.

V. Other
a. Japanese exam tomorrow on words #1-7.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Start working on your Explorer's power point. You can assign certain slides to be typed by your group members. You can save it on your USB drive and then copy it into one slide show. Group presentations will begin next week Wednesday. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: 4C and 4D. Write and describe words #8-15. Spelling and Vocabulary test this Thursday.
c. All About Me: (Boys only. I will return my feedback for the girls' stories tomorrow.) Read over my teacher's comments. Today, work on revising your essay by adding more details, correcting spelling or grammar errors. Write out the revised and corrected paragraphs on folder paper. Tomorrow, you can begin typing out your story in final form.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Kaneshiro's group: textbook pages 149 #14-17 (all), page 153 #9-13 (all), and page 197 #15-19 (all).
b. Mrs. Dela Cruz's group: on folder paper, calculate the following problems. Show all work:
1. 343 x 29
2. 9,089 x 67
3. 872 x 21

III. Social Studies
a. Explorer's project: begin typing your information for your slide show. Follow the criteria sheet as a guide. Oral presentations begin next week Wednesday.

IV. Science
a. Take notes on page 562.

V. Other
a. Study for Wednesday's Japanese exam on words #1-7.
b. Basketball permission form due tomorrow. First practice will be next week Tuesday.
c. Reminder: No school this week Friday and next week Monday. :) (Teacher professional development day and Labor Day holiday)

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed reading the first two chapters of the "Kid Who Ran for President." We will be learning more about Judson Moon and his quest to become the President next week. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Have parents initial total pages read for the week and sign the homework page for week #4.
b. Wordly Wise: complete 4A and 4B. Write and describe words #1-7.
--Have parents sign Lesson #2 Spelling and Vocabulary Tests. (Due Monday)
c. Literature Sharing: share favorite parts of book with a parent this weekend. Have your parent complete the bottom of page 16.
d. The Kid Who Ran for President: complete Chapter 1 and 2 questions.

II. Math
a. 10-Step problem: complete the "Water Cooler" and "The Concert" problems.

III. Science
a. Write about what happened, what did your group do and draw an illustration of the refraction of the penny.

IV. Social Studies
a. Explorer research and bibliography information due Monday.

V. Other
a. Japanese exam on words #1-7 on Wednesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
When you have time, you can visit these math websites. It has tutorial and practice games on different math concepts.
http://www.aaa.math.com/
http://www.mathplayground.com/
http://www.setgame.com/set/puzzle_frame.htm

Also, remember to study for tomorrow's Wordly Wise Lesson 3 Spelling and Vocabulary exams. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Literature sharing: share aloud the favorites part of your book to your parents on the weekend. Have a parent complete the bottom of page 16. Due Monday.
c. Wordly Wise: 3E #8-15. Write words #8-15 5x each. Study for tomorrow's Spelling and Vocabulary exam.

II. Math
a. The Concert problem: complete all 10 steps.

III. Science
a. Write what happened, What did your group do? and draw an illustration of the refraction of the penny. Due Monday.

IV. Social Studies
a. Complete all of the research explorer research questions. Finish your bibliography page. Due Monday.

V. Other
a. Show parents communication folder.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
These are your assignments for today:
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 3E #1-7. Write words #1-7 5x each.
c. The Little Mole S-E-E: on a new folder paper, revise your S-E-E response.
d. Wordly Wise Spelling and Vocabulary Exam #2: have parents sign your tests and return it to school tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Complete School Trip and Deanna's Gifts 10-step problems. Complete all 10 steps. :)

III. Japanese
a. Quiz #2 next week Wednesday.

IV. Science
a. Finish worksheet for experiment.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Work hard on your math "School Trip" problem. Complete up to the 7th step on your math problem. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read. Finish reading your book by this week Friday.

b. Wordly Wise 3C & 3D. Write and describe words #8-15. Test this week Friday.
--Get Lesson #2 Spelling and Vocabulary test signed. (Signed tests due Thursday).

c. Literature Sharing folder: complete pages 14-16 (top of page 16). Due tomorrow. Over the weekend you will read aloud to your parents and have them complete the bottom of page 16.

II. Math
a. School Trip problem: complete the first 7 steps of the problem. Finish up to Labels are Descriptive and Unique.

III. Social Studies
a. Explorer's project: continue to finish your research on your assigned explorer. All questions and bibliography page needs to be completed by next week Monday.

IV. Science
a. Textbook: read page 555 and complete worksheet for experiment.

V. Other
a. DARE: complete Lesson 4 page 29.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Begin research on your assigned explorer. Use the project sheet to take notes on. Remember to write down the sources that you used on the Bibliography page. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read. Finish reading your book by this week Friday.

b. Literature sharing folder: complete pages 14-16. For page 14, fill out the information about the genre characteristics on the book you plan to share with your parents. Write down all books read for this month. On page 15, write down the main (important) events that occurred in the story. On the top of page 16, write what you learned from the story (story summary). Due this week Wednesday.

*Over the weekend, read aloud the favorite parts of the book and have your parents write down their comments on the bottom of page 16. Read aloud is due next week Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: Lesson 3A & 3B. Write and describe words #1-7.

II. Math
a. King’s Chessboard: write an explanation on how you got your final answer (how much rice the wise man will receive on Day 65) using labels, patterns and descriptive sentences. For those students who worked in a group, be ready to turn in your group's explanation on a folder paper tomorrow.

*If you were absent today, write your explanation on folder paper and turn it in tomorrow.

III. Social Studies
a. Explorer project: begin research on your assigned explorer. Write down information on the project sheet. Record where you got your information on the Bibliography page. Research due next week Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Over the weekend, look at the Explorer project sheet and select 5 possible explorer's you are interested in researching. You will be selecting a specific explorer on Monday. These are your assignments over the weekend:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record/homework folder: read 30 minutes and record pages read. On Sunday, total all pages read for the week. Have parents initial weekly total and sign the homework page for week #3.
b. Wordly Wise: study for Monday's spelling and vocabulary test on Lesson 2.

II. Math
a. King's Chessboard: figure out how much rice (in tons) the wise man will receive from day 27 to day 64.

III. Social Studies
a. Look at the Explorer's project sheet. On the last page, number the top 5 explorers you are interested in researching. (1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd, etc.)

IV. Other
a. Show parents communication folder.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed playing our first round of "Early Settlers" Jeopardy. Be prepared for tomorrow's Double Jeopardy round on European Explorers. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 2E #8-15. Write words 8-15 5x each. Test next week Monday.

II. Math
a. On folder paper, show all of your work (calculations) and labels from Day 16 to Day 25. How many pounds of rice the wise man will receive 9 days after Day 16?

b. Explain with labels how much the rice the wise man will receive.

III. Science
a. Work on notes for Experiment steps, explanation and illustration.

IV. Social Studies
a. Read Lesson 3 pages 21-25 and take notes on European Explorers.

V. Other
a. P.E. tomorrow. Wear covered shoes.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed your first music and computer classes today. :) Don't forget to finish typing your All About Me story tonight. Also, tomorrow is the deadline for your Entertainment book orders or unsold book. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 2E #1-7. Write words #1-7 5x each.
c. Writing: Typed All About Me story due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. No Homework

III. Other
a. Social Studies: read Lesson 3 Cultures of the West on pages 15-18. (new assignment!) Take notes and know the differences between the people of the Plains, Southwest and Far West. You will be reviewing tomorrow what you have learned in these 3 Lessons (Early Hunters and Farmers, Woodland People and Culture of the West) by playing Social Studies Jeopardy.
b. Science: read assigned pages and take notes.
c. Entertainment book: order and funds or unsold book due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Finish typing your All About Me story. I will give you more time tomorrow. If you received a pink slip today, please complete the assignment and get your slip signed by a parent. These are your assignments today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Reading: complete the S-E-E problem for the Little Mole story.
c. Writing: type your All About Me story. Use the sample as a guide. Type your full name, student number and due date (Wednesday August 19th) in the upper right hand corner.
d. Wordly Wise: 2C & 2D. Write and describe words #8-15.

II. Math
a. Complete King's Chessboard problem: King’s Chessboard Problem
1) Work out the problem in your chart (in your composition book) up to 9 days after the 16th day.

2) On folder paper, using labels and detailed writing, explain to the superintendant how much rice is being delivered to the wise man and why.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: finish notes for Lesson 2 pages 10-13. Explain differences between wigwam and longhouses. (Due Wednesday)
b. Science: read and take notes on pages 558 & 559. (Due Wednesday)
c. P.E. tomorrow. Wear covered shoes.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Have a fantastic weekend! These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record/Homework folder: read daily and record pages read. On Sunday, have parents initial total pages read for the week. Have them sign the homework page under week #2.

b. Wordly Wise: complete Lesson 2A & B. Write and describe words #1-7 (first seven words). Have your parents sign the Spelling and Vocabulary tests in the upper right hand corner. (Due Monday)

c. Writing -- All About Me: use the feedback you received from your classmate and make revisions and corrections to your first draft. Write out second draft on the project sheet. (Due Monday)

II. Math
a. Complete Anno's Magic Seeds questions on folder paper:
Jack baked 3 seeds. He ate 1, Alice ate 1, baby ate 1. He buried the rest of the seeds.
1) What will the rule or pattern be now?
2) Show a table for the next 5 years.
In Equation Out

III. Other
a. Communication folder: due Monday.
b. Entertainment Book: turn in orders and funds or unsold Entertainment book by next week Wednesday August 19th.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I can't wait to hear your completed All About Me stories. Tonight, please use the criteria sheet as a checklist and self-assess your story. You will not be able to complete all sections of the criteria but make sure your story has all of the necessary parts -- interesting lead, descriptive details about your family, hobbies and future goals. Did you include transitions? Make any necessary revisions.

Tomorrow, a classmate will be giving you feedback on your story. The feedback you receive will help you improve your writing. :) These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.

b. Wordly Wise: review and study for tomorrow's spelling and vocabulary exam.

c. All About Me: Finish writing your last 2 paragraphs -- future goals (where you see yourself in 10 years) and the conclusion. Try to relate your conclusion to your lead.

d. Kid Biz: finish taking the "level set" exam (if you did not finish it today). Read the news article entitled "Get Moving" and complete 5 steps. Record results on your Kid Biz paper.

II. Math
a. Complete Anno's Magic Seeds handout.

III. Other
a. Show parents communication folder.
b. Entertainment book: turn in orders with funds or return the unsold book.
c. P.E. tomorrow! Wear covered shoes. :)

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
You created interesting leads for your All About Me stories. Tonight, work on writing your first draft. Write the first 3 paragraphs on the project sheet -- the lead (that you selected), share your family background and hobbies. Remember to use descriptive details. These are your assignments for tonight:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: Read 30 mintues and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise 1E #8-15. Write words 8-15 5x each. Study for tomorrow's practice spelling exam. I will be telling you the definition of the word and you will need to spell the word correctly.
*Friday is your actual spelling and vocabulary exam. For the vocabulary exam, you will need to know the definitions of the words.
c. Writing -- All About Me: write the first 3 paragraphs in your first draft.

II. Math
a. Anno's Magic Seeds -- complete the following 3 problems in your math composition book:
Jack and Alice both ate 1 baked seed. They buried the rest of the seeds in the ground.
1. In the 6th year, how many seeds grew that year?
2. How many seeds did Jack and Alice bury?
3. Create a chart to show Jack's pattern from year 1 (the year he buried both seeds).

III. Science and Social Studies
a. No Homework

IV. Other
a. Entertainment book due Friday.
b. K-drop off: begin tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I am really glad to see more students using our homework blog. :) Tomorrow, you will be sharing your 2 leads with a classmate for your All About Me story. He or she will be giving you feedback on which lead is more effective. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read. Make sure you wrote the title of the book you are reading.

b. Wordly Wise: complete 1E problems #1-7. In your Wordly Wise composition book, write words #1-7 (first seven words on page 1) five times each. Start studying for Friday's spelling and vocabulary exam.

c. Journal: write about the study space you selected. Explain your reasons why this is the best place for you to study.

d. Writing -- All About ME: write 2 different leads (beginning for your story). Finish the pre-writing section. Include specific details about each section. Example: hobbies -- baseball. Share how long you have played the sport. What position you play, etc.

II. Math
a. Finish Tropical Storm Felicia poster with your group.

III. Other
a. Self-Portraits: colored portraits due tomorrow!
b. DARE: complete What you Learned for Lesson 2 on page 28.
c. Pink Slips: if you received one, complete the assignment and have a parents sign the slip. Due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
After you solve the Tropical Storm Felicia problem, watch the news tonight and see if your calculations were correct. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: 1C & 1D. Write and describe words #8-15 in your composition book. Spelling and vocabulary test on Friday.

II. Math
a. Esio Trot: answer the following questions.
1. At the end of the story, how much did Alfie weight? Explain how you know this.
2. If Alfie is 30 years old, how much did he gain per year? Show your work with labels.

b. Tropical Storm Felicia question:
As of 8:00 a.m., Tropical storm Felicia was 450 miles east of Honolulu and is travelling at a speed of 14 mph. Show your work with labels to figure out what day/time Felicia will arrive at Honolulu.
1. Copy problem in your composition book.
2. Solve the problem and show your work with labels.

III. Social Studies
a. Read the rest of Chapter 1, Lesson 1 pages 6-9 and take notes in your composition book. Write the main ideas and include questions that you have as you read the text.

IV. Other
a. AVID: complete and color "A Successful Student" worksheet.
b. Self-Portrait: finish coloring your portrait. Due Wednesday.
c. Pink slips: if you received a slip, please complete work and have parents sign the slip tonight. Due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed your first week of school. Thank you for working hard on your self-portraits today. These are your assignments for the weekend:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read daily and record pages read. On Sunday, total all pages read for the week and have your parent write their initials next to the total pages read. Due Monday morning.

b. Wordly Wise: complete Lesson 1A and 1B. In your composition, write and describe the first 7 words. (You will be writing the word, definition in your own words and drawing a picture showing the meaning of the word. Under the picture, write a sentence using the vocabulary word that explains what the picture is showing.) Due Monday.

II. Math
a. On folder paper, complete the five Esio Trot questions. Due Monday.
1. How many trips did Mr. Hoppy have to make if he took 15 tortoises each time from the pet store to his home. There were 140 total tortoises. Show work with labels.

2. What is the pattern for Mr. Hoppy's tortoise weight plan?

3. Draw out a table for the next 8 weeks for Mr. Hoppy's pattern. The table will show:
Week /Tortoise # /Weight
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

4. How much in pounds and ounces will the final tortoise weigh at the end of week #8?

5. What is the difference between the weight of Alfie and Tortoise #8?

III. Other
a. AVID: "Finding a Study Space" investigation due Monday.
b. Communication folder and Scholastic book orders due Monday.
c. Colored Self-Portraits: due next week Wednesday.

*Kellen and Crystal: next week, you will helping in the morning drop-off area.
**Shaylene: you are one of the flag monitors along with Marcus from C-6 this month. Please put up flag when you come to school in the morning and take it down in the afternoon.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I am looking forward to seeing your finished self-portraits. I will be giving you additional time tomorrow so you can finish drawing and coloring your pictures.

Thank you for helping us set up for today's East Coast bake sale. Don't forget to finish the cover for your Organizational Binder. I will be answering questions on tonight's blog later on tonight. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read. This weekend, total all pages read on Sunday and have parents write their initials next to the total.

II. Math
a. On folder paper, complete the following problems:
1. Find the factors of 50. Explain how you know each number is a factor.
2. Give advice to the animal you were assigned. Explain what is the best way to count to that number before the spear hits the ground.
Numbers for the Different Animals: Anaconda 63, Hippo 65, Giraffe 72, Gazelle 74, Gorilla 55, Hyena 80, Zebra 85, Rhino 90, Lemur 97 and Warthog 81.

III. Social Studies
a. Cover textbook. (Due tomorrow)

IV. Other
a. Show parent communication folder. (Folder due Monday)
b. Organizational Binder Cover page: due tomorrow
c. Finding a Study Space: due Monday.
d. Scholastic Book Orders: book orders and money due Monday. If parents are paying by check, please make it payable to Scholastic Book clubs.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow you will be creating posters for our class rules. Great job in sharing your ideas with the class. These are your assignments for today:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.

II. Math
a. Ways to Count worksheet.

III. Science
a. Cover textbook

IV. Other
a. AVID: over the next 3 days, complete your "Finding a Study Space" Investigation. Complete these questions on 3 possible work spaces in your home.
(Due Monday)
1. Description of the space (where it is located).
2. What you see in your space (describe what is around your study space).
3. What do they hear in the space.
4. What or who is around the space (people, etc.)
5. Anything that might distract you.
6. Feeling that you have in the space.
7. Time of day or night you use this space (when--what time)

b. Wear covered shoes. P.E. tomorrow.