Winter Break Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you had a great Christmas and are looking forward to the 2011 new year. Please make sure you have finished all of you Winter Break assignments. I am looking forward to seeing you in school tomorrow Tuesday January 4th. :)

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. You will have a parent initial total pages read for the next 3 weeks and sign homework page for week #10. Due Tuesday January 4th.

b. Kid Biz: read a total of 6 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record scores on sheet. Entries #23-28 due Tuesday January 4th.

c. Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite parts of your Myth/Legends book with a parent. Have a parent complete the bottom of 28. Due Tuesday January 4th.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to WB pg. 27 #1-6, TB pg. 110 Set C #3-5. Due January 4th.

b. Mrs. K: Paint by Numbers project. Due Wednesday January 5th.

III. Other
a. Pink slips: if you received one, please get form signed and finish work.

b. Japanese: New Year's Day worksheet. Due on Wednesday January 5th.

c. Show parents communication folder. Due Tuesday January 4th.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed today's pizza party. Tomorrow is our Winter Concert! Please wear long pants and a green, red or white shirt. Girls you can also wear a dress. Have your hair tied back.

After lunch, you will be opening your "secret santa" gift. We will also announce the winner of the most creative stocking contest. Please bring a change of clothing.

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. You will have a parent initial total pages read for the next 3 weeks and sign homework page for week #10. Due Tuesday January 4th.

b. Kid Biz: read a total of 6 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record scores on sheet. Entries #23-28 due Tuesday January 4th.

c. Literature Sharing: complete pages 26-28 (top of 28) due tomorrow.

d. Writing: final typed Harris Burdick story and colored picture due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to math test and get it signed. 2) WB pg. 27 #1-6, TB pg. 110 Set C #3-5. 3) study for math retest.

b. Mrs. K: 1) TB pg. 307 #1-4, pg. 308 all sets, evens only.

III. Other
a. Signed test folder due tomorrow.

b. Japanese: New Year's Day worksheet. Due on Wednesday January 5th.

c. Show parents communication folder. Due Tuesday January 4th.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Two more days before Winter Recess! Tomorrow we will be having our Winter Concert rehearsal in the morning. Girls, please have your hair tied back.

We will be having our pizza party during lunch time. If you signed up to bring in a food item, please bring it to school tomorrow. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. The genre this month is Myths and Legends.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #23-28 (total of 6 entries) will be due on Tuesday January 4th.

c. Literature Sharing: complete pages 26-28 (top of 28). Due Thursday. You will read aloud your myth/legend during Winter break.

d. Writing: make final revisions to your story and type the story. Final typed story and colored picture due Thursday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to Math test and get it signed. 2) complete workbook page 27 #1-6 and textbook page 110 Set C #3-5. 3) study for tomorrow's retest if you received a DP or lower grade. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete TB pg. 307 #104 and pg. 308 all sets (evens only). Due tomorrow.

III. Other
a. Japanese: study for tomorrow's quiz on Let's Introduce #10-16. Complete Hiragana #2 handout. Due tomorrow.

b. Test folder: have a parent sign it and return it on Thursday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Three more days until Winter Recess! Tonight, please work on revising your Harris Burdick story. You will also need to draw a colored picture of one of the scenes from your story. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. The genre is Myths/Legends.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles this week and 4 news articles during the Winter Recess. Entries #23-28 (6 total articles) will be due on January 4th when you return to school.

c. Writing: make final revisions to Harris Burdick story. Draw a colored picture for your story. Final typed story and picture due Thursday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to TB p. 110.

b. Mrs. K: complete TB pg. 304 #36-40, 63, 64 (if you did not finish), WB pg. 75 (all).

III. Other
a. Japanese: study for test "Let's Introduce" handout #10-16 and complete Hiragana handout #2.

b. Social Studies: type research questions. Completed Research Poster due Wedneday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Over the weekend, finish wrapping your secret santa gift. If you did not turn in your pizza money, the deadline is on Monday. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes daily. Total pages read for the week. Have a parent initial total pages read and sign homework page for week #9. Due Monday.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #21-22 due on Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to TB pg. 111 and WB pgs. 25-26. 2) complete TB page 110 -- Set A #1-4, Set B #1-5, Set C #1-2. Study for Monday's exam.

b. Mrs. K: 1) Complete WB pages 73 (odds), WB pg 74 (all). 2) Make corrections to test and get test signed. Due Monday.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: begin typing research information and glue on poster. Poster due next week Wednesday.

b. Japanese: study for Wednesday's quiz on "Let's Introduce" handout #10-16 and complete Hiragana handout #2.

c. Secret Santa gift and pizza money due Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Thank you for making Mr. Ross and Ms. Lauren's day a special one. I appreciated the lei's and messages you wrote them in their "Best Wishes" bare book. Please begin bringing in your wrapped secret santa gift and money for the pizza party. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. I will be taking you to the library tomorrow to borrow a myth and legends book.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #21-22 on Kid Biz sheet.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to Reteach workbook pages 26-27 on folder paper. 2) complete textbook page 111 #1-15 (all). Show all work on folder paper. Due tomorrow. Test on graphing on Monday.

b. Mrs. K: complete WB pg. 72 #1-18 (all). Get test signed. Due tomorrow.

III. Other
a. Show parents communication folder.

b. Social Studies: answers to research questions due tomorrow.

c. Japanese: study for test "Let's Introduce" handout #10-16. Complete Hiragana handout #2.

d. Wrapped secret santa gift and pizza money due Monday. Students that need to turn in pizza money -- Noah, Logan, Kennan, Kanoa, Takumi, Jackie, Zoe, Mara, Diana, Miyuu, Rebecca, Breann, Seika, Kylie, Jenna, Erin and Brendy.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow is Mr. Ross and Ms. Lauren's last day. If possible, please bring a lei for them. Also, please finish typing your Harris Burdick story. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #21-22 due Monday.

c. Writing: make revisions and type 2nd draft. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make correction to WB pg. 26. 2) complete Reteach Workbook pages 26-27. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: complete TB pg. 286 Set A (evens), Set B (odds), 31-32 (all). Get test signed. Study for GCF and LCM test.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: complete research questions on assigned region. Due Friday.

b. Japanese: study for test on "Let's Introduce" #10-16 and complete Hiragana Handout #2. Due next week Wednesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed the tour and painting time at the Academy of Arts. Tonight, please begin typing your Harris Burdick story and continue your research for Social Studies. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #21-22 due next week Monday.

c. Writing: make revisions to your Harris Burdick story. Begin typing second draft. Due Thursday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: complete WB pg. 26 1-5 (all). Show all work.

b. Mrs. K: complete WB pg. 71 (all)

III. Other
a. Social Studies: complete research questions. Due Friday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Sorry I was not able to respond to your blog questions yesterday. I did answer them today on yesterday's homework page. :)

Tomorrow is our field trip to the Academy of Arts. Please bring a home lunch, wear covered shoes, long pants and bring a jacket. It will be c-o-l-d in the gallery. We will be having math class after the excursion so bring your math homework to school. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #21-22 due next week Monday.

c. Writing: make revision to Harris Burdick story. Begin typing second draft. Due Thursday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make Frequency Table and Line Plot for your survey results. Explain which one (Frequency Table or Line Plot) is the best way to display the data. Explain your reasons why. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: complete WB pg. 69 #3-15 (odds), WB pg. 70 #2-16 (evens), WB pg. 68 #2-16 (evens). Due tomorrow.

III. Other
a. Japanese: practice speaking for Wednesday's oral presentation.

b. Social Studies: complete research questions. Due Friday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Over the weekend, please read aloud favorite parts of your non-fiction book to a parent. Have him/her complete the bottom of pg. 25. Have a wonderful weekend! These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. The genre this month is Myths/Legends.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #19-20 on Kid Biz sheet.

c. Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite parts of book to a parent. Have parent complete bottom of pg. 25. Due Monday.

d. Writing: finish middle paragraphs and conclusion for "Harris Burdick" story.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: create a survey and interview students. Due Monday.

b. Mrs. K: No homework! :)

III. Other
a. Signed test folder due Monday.

b. Japanese: practice speaking for oral presentation.

c. Social Studies: work on research questions. Completed questions due next week Friday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please study for tomorrow's Wordly Wise #14 exam and show your parents your communication folder. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. The genre is Myths and Legends.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #19-20. Due next week Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete Lesson #14E #8-15. Write words 8-15 5x each. Study for tomorrow's spelling and vocabulary exam.

d. Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite part of your non-fiction book with a parent. Have parent complete bottom of pg. 25. Due Monday.

e. Writing: finish writing the lead, first 2 middle paragraphs. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make corrections to M&M worksheet.

b. Mrs. K: Study for quiz on Equations, Expressions, Order of Operations and Properties.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: Begin research on assigned region. Research due next week Friday.

b. Show parents communication folder.

c. Japanese: practice speaking for oral presentation.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow, Academy of Arts field trip form and monies are due. Also, please study for tomorrow's Chapters 25 & 26 reading test. I will be collecting the book after the test. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. The genre for this month is myths and legends.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #19-20 due tomorrow.

c. Wordly Wise: complete 14E #1-7 and write words #1-7 5x each. Due tomorrow.

d. Reading: study for tomorrow's Chapters 25-26 exam.

e. Writing: begin writing the first draft of your story. Finish writing the title, lead, first 2 middle paragraphs. Due Friday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make corrections to WB pages 25 and 26 on folder paper. Finish calculations for M&M table.

b. Mrs. K: complete TB pg. 263 (odds)

III. Other
a. Science: finish notes on pgs. 152-156. Color tree handout. Due tomorrow.

b. Social Studies: complete Colonial Economies worksheet. Due tomorrow.

c. Japanese:

d. Academy of Arts form and money due -- Logan, Kennan, Jenna, Mara.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please finish your literature sharing folder tonight. Also, study for tomorrow's Japanese quiz. You will be turning in your Hiragana worksheet and the colored handout given last week. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. The genre for December is Myths and Legends.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #19-20 due next week Monday.

c. Literature Sharing folder: completed pages 23-25 (top of 25) due tomorrow. You will be reading aloud to your parents on the weekend.

d. Wordly Wise: complete 14C & 14D. Write and describe #8-15. Due tomorrow. Test on Friday.

e. The Kid Who Ran for President: read rest of Chapter 26. Complete questions #4-6. Color S-E-E picture and underline response. Due tomorrow.

f. Writing: you will be writing a short story on the picture your selected. The story plan sheet and 2 different leads are due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: complete WB pg. 24 #1-6 (all) and WB pg. 25 #1-6 (all). Show all work on folder paper. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: complete WB pg. 67 (all).

III. Other
a. Japanese: study for quiz on "Let's Introduce" handout #1-6 (meaning only). Hiragana practice and colored half sheet handout is due tomorrow.

b. Science: read and finish taking notes on Science textbook pages 152-153. Color tree worksheet. Due Thursday.

c. Social Studies: Read Colonial Economies worksheet. Complete all questions. On the "The Thirteen British Colonies" worksheet, color the New England colonies red, the Middle Colonies green and the Southern Colonies yellow. Due Thursday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend! Tomorrow, you will have P.E. with the U.H. athletes. Please wear covered shoes. These are today's assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #19-20 on Kid Biz sheet. Due next week Monday.

c. Literature Sharing: complete pages 23-25 (top of pg. 25). Due Wednesday.

d. Wordly Wise: complete 14A & 14B. Write and describe words #1-7. Due tomorrow.

e. The Kid Who Ran for President: read Chapter 25-26 (pages 136-144) and complete reading questions #1-3. Due tomorrow.

f. Writing: complete story planning sheet and 2 leads for your Harris Burdick story. Due Wednesday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.'s group: 1) On folder paper, make corrections to Multiplying Fractions test and 10-Step problem. 2) Get test signed. 3) Study for tomorrow's retest if you received a grade of DP or lower.

b. Mrs. K: WB pg. 66 #1-14 (all) and WB pg. 65 #1-6 (all).

III. Other
a. Japanese: 1) study for Wednesday's quiz on "Let's Introduce" handout #1-6 (meaning only). 2) complete 2 handouts -- Hiragana Practice and Color half sheet worksheet.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed the Hale Koa Hotel overnighter. Have a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend! These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Have a parent initial total pages read and sign homework folder for week #7. Due Monday.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #17-18 due on Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make corrections to study guide. Due Monday.

Mrs. K: WB pg. 64 #1-17 (odds), WB pg. 65 female: #3, male: #2. Due Monday.

III. Other
a. Japanese: Study for Wednesday's quiz on "Let's Introduce" handout. Problems #1-6 (meaning only). Hiragana practice and the handout given this week due Wednesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
One more day before our Hale Koa excursion! Sorry that I was unable to answer your blog questions yesterday. I did post the answers to your questions today. If you are going on the excursion, please double check that you have packed all of the items on the packing list.

You do not have to bring your backpack to school if you finished all of your assignments. If you received a pink slip today, you will need to bring the completed work, signed pink slip and your reading record to school. I will open my doors tomorrow at 7:30 a.m.

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. For those of you going on the Hale Koa excursion, you will not have to read for 30 minutes on Tuesday.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries
#17-18. Due next week Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: make corrections to 13E #1-15 and words written 5x each. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make corrections to study guide. Due next week Monday.

b. Mrs. K: WB pg. 64 #1-17 (odds), WB pg. 65 female: #3, male: #2. Due next week Monday.

III. Other
a. Japanese: Quiz in handout on "Let's Introduce" #1-6 (meaning only) and Hiragana practice handout due next week Wednesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please study for Monday's exams. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Have a parent initial total pages read and sign week #6 in homework folder.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #15-#16 on Kid Biz sheet. Due on Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete 13E #8-15. Write words #8-15 5x each.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: complete study guide. Study guide for Monday's exam on multiplication of fractions.

b. Mrs. K: complete WB pg. 63 (odds).

III. Other
a. Social Studies: study for Monday's test.

b. Japanese: study for Wednesday's Quiz.

c. Communication folder: return it on Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,

Please show your parents your communciation folder. Study for your reading test on Chapters 23-24 tomorrow. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #15-#16 due on Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete #13E #1-7 and write words #1-7 5x each.

d. Reading: study for tomorrow's exam on Chapters 23-24.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: draw and color bar graph for M&M lesson.

b. Mrs. K: complete 10-step process worksheet. Due next week Wednesday.

III. Other
a. DARE: Lesson 1 Bullying Planner notes due tomorrow. Revise and type DARE report -- Kaimana, Taylor, Brendy, Aya, Jackie.

b. Social Studies: make revisions to essay #1. Study for Monday's exam.

c. Signed test folder: due tomorrow.

d. Show parents communication folder.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please finish your Social Studies Essay #1 tonight. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #15-#16 due next week Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete 13C & 13D. Write and describe #8-15. Due tomorrow.

d. Reading: complete Chapter 24 questions and S-E-E. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: a) make corrections to WB pg. 97. b) M&M packet: finish pg. 1 (not graph).

b. Mrs. K: WB pg. 62 (odds). Talking Turkey handout due tomorrow.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: write essay #1. Due tomorrow.

b. DARE: complete Lesson 1 on bullying. Make revisions and type final DARE report -- Jackie, Taylor, Kaimana, Erin, Brendy, Aya.

c. Test folder: get it signed. Due Friday.

d. Japanese: finish Hiragana practice sheet, study for Quiz #12 on handout "Let's Introduce" #1-6 (meaning only).

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed your P.E. session today with the U.H. athletes. Please study for tomorrow's Japanese Quiz #11. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #15-16 on Kid Biz sheet. Due next week Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete 13A & 13B. Write and describe words #1-7. Due tomorrow.

d. Reading: read Chapter 23 and complete reading questions. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make correction to WB pg. 96 on folder paper. 2) complete WB pg. 97 #1-6 (all). Show work on folder paper. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: 1) make corrections to Chapter 11 test and get it signed. 2) complete WB pg. 61 (evens) and Turkey handout (due 11/18).

III. Other
a. Social Studies: complete essay #1. Due Thursday. Test on Monday November 22.

b. Japanese: study for Quiz #11 #8-14 (meaning only). Finish worksheet #2: The school 1-2.

c. DARE: complete planner notes on Bullying Lesson #1. Make revisions and type report if you got it back last week -- Jackie, Taylor, Logan, Kaimana, Erin, Brendy, Seika and Aya.

d. Hale Koa: final payment and permission forms due Thursday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
You will be having P.E. with the U.H. athletes in the afternoon (if the weather is good). Please wear comfortable clothing and covered shoes. Tonight, finish your Social Studies essay #2. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #15 & #16 on Kid Biz sheet. Due next week Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete crossword puzzle on page 99. Make corrections to 12E #1-15 and words written 5x each. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to WB pg. 95 on folder paper. 2) complete WB pg. 96 #4-12 (all). Show work on folder paper. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: finish Turkey handout. Due 11/18.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: complete Question #5 on Quakers and finish Essay #2. Use the notes you took and follow essay criteria. Due tomorrow.

b. Japanese: study for Wednesday's Quiz #11 on School handout #8-14 (meaning only). Finish worksheet #2: The School 1-2. Finish worksheet 1 (if you did not finish it).

b. DARE: complete Bullying Lesson 1 planner notes. Make revisions and type your DARE essay if you received it back last week. Due Friday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow, you will have Music and Hawaiiana in the afternoon. For music, you will be preparing for the Christmas program. For Hawaiiana, Kupuna is planning Makahiki games for you to play. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. The genre this month in non-fiction. Have a parent initital total pages read and sign homework folder for week #5.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #13 & #14 on Kid Biz sheet. Due Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete #12E #8-15 and write words #8-15 5x each. Study for Monday's test.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C: make corrections to WB pg. 94 on folder paper, WB pg. 95 #11-19 (all). Show work on folder paper.

b. Mrs. K: get math test signed and make corrections (even if you got 1 wrong). Complete turkey worksheet due 11/18.

III. Other
a. DARE: complete Bullying Lesson 1 Planner notes. Make revisions to DARE report –- Jackie, Vamika, Taylor, Logan, Kaimana, Erin, Brendy, Seika, Aya. Due next week Friday.

b. Social Studies: complete study guide question #5 and Essay #2. Due next week Tuesday.

c. Japanese: study for Quiz #11 on School handout #8-14 (meaning only). Finish worksheet #2: The School 1-2. Finish worksheet 1 (if you did not finish it).

d. Signed test folder due Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please finish typing your DARE report and complete your Wordly Wise assignments. Have a fantastic Veteran's Day holiday. See you on Friday! These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. I will be taking you to the library on Friday to borrow your non-fiction book.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #13 & #14 on Kid Biz sheet. Due next week Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete #12C & #12D and write and describe words #8-15. Also, complete 12E #1-7 and write words 1-7 5x each. Due Friday.

d. Reading: complete Chapter 22 questions. Due Friday. Study for Friday's test on Chapters 21-22.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) on folder paper, make corrections to WB page 80. 2) complete workbook page 94 #1-12 (all). Show all work. Due Friday.

b. Mrs. K: complete TB pg. 241 #1-21 (odds), #22-25 (all). Show work in composition book. Turkey handout due November 18th.

III. Other
a. DARE: typed DARE report due on Friday.

b. Japanese: study for Quiz #11 on School handout #8-14 (meaning only). Finish worksheet #2: The School 1-2. Finish worksheet 1 (if you did not finish it).

c. Communication folder: show to parents and return folder on Friday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed the Yoga class with the U.H. athletes today. Please study for tomorrow's Japanese Quiz. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #13 & #14 on Kid Biz sheet. Due next week Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete #12A & 12B. Write and describe words #1-7. Due tomorrow.

d. Reading: complete Chapter 21 reading questions. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) complete WB pg. 80 #1-15 (odds) and #17 & 19. Show all work on folder paper. 2) make corrections to fraction test on folder paper, get test signed. For those students who received a DP, retest will be on Friday.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete TB pg. 240 Sets A-C multiples of 3. Turkey worksheet due 11/18. Study for tomorrow's test on Chapter 11.

III. Other
a. Japanese: finish school handout. Study for Quiz #10 on School handout #1-7 (meaning only).

b. DARE: typed report due Friday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tonight, please finish typing the final draft of your persuasive essay. We will also have yoga tomorrow for P.E. Please wear comfortable clothing, covered shoes and bring a water bottle. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. The genre this month is non-fiction.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and record pages read. Entries #13 & #14 due next week Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: make corrections to 11E #1-15 and words written 5x each. Due tomorrow.

d. Writing: type final draft of persuasive essay. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to study guide on folder paper. 2) complete 10-step problem. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete PW pg. 59 #5-8 in composition book. 2) complete pg. 60 (odds) in composition book or on folder paper. 3) Turkey handout due November 18th.

III. Other
a. Japanese: finish "school" worksheet. Study for Quiz #10 -- School handout #1-7 meaning only.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Hurray! We finally finished all of the parent-teacher conferences. Please return your Organizational binders to school if you took it home. These are your weekend assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. The genre this month is non-fiction. Have a parent intital total pages read and sign homework folder for week #4. Due Monday.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and record entries #11-12 on your Kid Biz sheet. Due Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete 11E #8-15 and words #8-15 written 5x each. Study for Monday's exam.

d. Reading: study for Monday's exam on Chapters 19-20.

e. Writing: make final revisions. Revisions due Monday. Final Typed persuasive essay due Tuesday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to WB pgs. 89-90. 2) complete study guide. 3) Study for Monday's exam on adding and subtracting fractions.

b. Mrs. K: complete the following -- get math test signed, make test corrections on folder paper (if you got 7 or more problems wrong), complete test reflection, WB pg. 38 (all), WB pg. 39 #1-4 in composition book. Turkey worksheet due November 18th.

III. Other
a. Signed Test folder: due Monday.

b. Japanese: finish "school" worksheet. Study for Wednesday's Quiz #10 on the "school" handout #1-7 (meaning only).

c. Science: homework due Tuesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow is our last day of parent-teacher conferences. Thank you for doing a fantastic job in sharing your work samples with your parents. Please finish your DARE homework and essay. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. The genre for this month is non-fiction. I will be taking you to the library on Monday and Mrs. Aoki will go over the next genre with you. You can continue reading a mystery book until then.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #11 and #12 on Kid Biz sheet. Due next week Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete 11E #1-7 and write words #1-7 5x each. Due tomorrow.

d. Reading: complete Chapter 20 questions including S-E-E. Underline answer and color S-E-E picture. Due tomorrow. Test on Chapters 19-20 on Monday.

e. Writing: read over comments given on Persusasive essay. Find more information and make final revisions to essay. Revisions are due Monday. Final Typed essay is due on Tuesday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) on folder paper, make corrections to WB pg. 87. 2) On folder paper, complete WB pg. 89 #1-4 and WB pg. 90 #4-8 (all). Show all work.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete Talking Turkey handout. Due November 18th.

III. Other
a. Test folder and communication folder: get test folder signed and show parents communication folder.

b. Japanese: finish "school" worksheet. Study for Quiz #10 on "school" handout. #1-7 meaning only.

c. DARE: complete Lesson 8 an Planner notes. Finish writing first draft of DARE essay on folder paper or in book. Due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I can't wait to hear the inferences you made on who stole the ballots for Judson Moon's election. :) These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #11 & #12 on Kid Biz sheet. Due next week Monday.
c. Wordly Wise: complete 11C & 11D. Write and describe words #8-15. Due tomorrow.
d. Reading: complete The Kid Who Ran for President S-E-E. Underline and draw colored picture. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) complete WB pg. 87 #1-15 (odds) and #21-22 on folder paper. Show all work. For #21-22, also write answer in a complete sentence. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: study Chapter 9-10 in TB. Complete Talking Turkey worksheet (due Nov. 18th).

III. Other
a. DARE: complete Lesson 8 and Planner notes. Finish first draft of DARE essay. Due Friday.

b. Japanese: finish "school" worksheet. Study for next week Wednesday's Quiz #10 #1-7 "The School" handout. (meaning only)

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you are watching the news to find out the latest general election results. The results for Kid Voting are in. Duke Aiona for governor and Charles Djou for congress received the most votes from Hawaii students.

Meanwhile, the first print out for the adult voting just came in. The results are the opposite of the students' votes! In the lead is Neil Abercrombie for Governor and Colleen Hanabusa for Congress. The second print out will come out around 9:30 p.m. and the 3rd print out at around 11:00 p.m. Stay tunned to find out the final results. We will announce the final winners tomorrow!

These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. This month's genre is non-fiction. You can continue reading mystery books until next week Monday (when Mrs. Aoki will go over the next genre) if you do not have a non-fiction book.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #11 and #12 on Kid Biz sheet. Due next week Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete Lesson 11A & 11B and write and describe words #1-7. Also, make corrections to 10E #1-15 and words written 5x each on folder paper. Due Wednesday.

d. Reading: read Chapter 19 and complete reading questions. Due Wednesday.

II. Math
a. Math: Mrs. DC and K's math group -- on folder paper, write probability for bags A, B, C. Due Wednesday.
Mrs. K's group also work on Turkey handout. Due Nov. 18th.

III. Other
a. Japanese: finish coin worksheet. Study for Wednesday's Quiz #9 on greeting chart pg. 2 (meaning only).

b. Science: finish writing science definitions. Due Wednesday.

c. DARE: complete Lesson 8 pg. 25 and Planner Notes on pg. 31. Write first draft of DARE essay on folder paper or in DARE book. Write a paragraph on each of the 4 questions Officer Liu gave you. Due Friday.

d. Pink slips: please get it signed and complete the assignments -- Kanoa, Mara, Logan, Jenna, Ryan, Noah, and Michelle.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Happy H-a-l-l-w-e-e-n! Congratulations to the University of Hawaii's football team and the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are 1 game away from becoming the World Series Champions in baseball!

Over the weekend, please read aloud favorite parts of your mystery book to a parent. Please study for you Wordly Wise #10 exam. Have a safe and fun time trick-or-treating! These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
*a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Have a parent initial pages read and sign homework folder for week #3.

*b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #9 & #10 on Kid Biz sheet. Due Monday.

*c. Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite part of your mystery book to a parent. Have your parent complete bottom of pg. 22. Due Monday.

d. Wordly Wise: complete 10E #8-15 and write words 8-15 5x each. Make corrections on folder paper to 10E #1-7 and words. STUDY for Monday's test!

*e. Writing: type 2nd draft of persuasive essay. Due Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.'s group: no homework!
b. Mrs. K's group: work on Turkey handout. Due November 18th.

III. Other
a. Test folder: due Monday.

b. Dare Essay Report: on folder paper, write a paragraph each on these questions -- 1) What are your hopes, dreams, and aspirations for your future? 2) How will drugs affect your dreams? 3) What will I promise to myself? (Ex. staying drug free, saying "no" to drugs, etc.) 4) How will I be able to keep my promise?
Also, finish Lesson 8 and the rest of the DARE booklet. Due next week Friday.

*c. Japanese: finish coin worksheet. Study for quiz #9 on greeting chart pg. 2 (meaning only).

*d. Science: finish writing science definitions. Due next week Wednesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow is costume day for spirit week. We will also see the Hawaii Opera perform in the MPB tomorrow morning. Please study for your reading test on Chapters 17-18 and get your test folder signed. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. *Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Genre is Mystery.

b. *Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #9 and #10 on Kid Biz sheet. Due next week Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete 10E #1-7. Write words #1-7 5x each.

d. *Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite parts of mystery book to a parent. Have parent complete bottom of page 22 in Literature Sharing book. Due Monday.

e. Reading: Study for tomorrow's The Kid Who Ran for President Chapter 17-18 exam.

f. *Writing: begin typing 2nd Draft of Persuasive Essay. Follow the format given on the project sheet. Typed essay due Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: complete pg. 350 #13, 18, 23, 31, and 32. Use fraction strips (if you did not finish problems in class, use the xeroxed fraction strip page) to help you solve the problem.

b. Mrs. K: complete TB pg. 221 #2, TB pg. 222 Sets A-E (evens) and Talking Turkey worksheet. Turkey worksheet due November 18th.

III. Other
a. Test folder: show it to parents and get it signed. Due Monday.

b. *Japanese: finish the coin worksheet. Study for next week Wednesday's quiz #9 on greeting chart pg. 2 (meaning only).

c. *Science: finish writing science defintion. (Due next week)

d. *Communication folder: show it to parents.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Congratulations to the San Francisco G-I-A-N-T-S who won game 1 in the World Series! Tomorrow for spirit week it is sports and pajama day. Please dress up and show your spirit! Please study for tomorrow's Japanese quiz and make revisions to your gubernatorial essay. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entires #9 & #10 on Kid Biz sheet. Due next week Monday.

c. Reading: complete Chapter 18 questions and S-E-E. Underline and draw colored picture for S-E-E answer. Due tomorrow.

d. Writing: read over peer comments and criteria sheet. Make revisions and additions to your essay. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make corrections to pg. 347 #2-18 evens. Complete pg. 350 #9 and #10 problems using fraction strips. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: complete PW pg. 52 (odds). For #9-13 check and divide.

III. Other
a. Japanese: please study for tomorrow's quiz #8. Study meaning the greeting chart, page 1 (#2-9).

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow is dress up as a celebrity day for spirit week. In addition to dressing up as a hollywood actor or actress, you can dress up as a famous character in a book or cartoon. Tonight, complete your Literature Sharing folder. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #9 & #10 on Kid Biz sheet. Due next week Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete 10A & 10B. Write and describe words #1-7. Due tomorrow.

d. Literature Sharing: complete pages 20-22 (top of 22). Due tomorrow.

e. Reading: read chapter 17 and complete questions. Due tomorrow.

f. Writing: write 3rd middle paragraph and conclusion. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) complete TB pg. 347 #2-18 (evens). Write problem, solve and write answer in simplest form. 2) "Cover the Whole" -- Explain 5 ways you covered the fraction. First, draw and color the fraction pieces you used to cover the whole. Next, write the fractions you used in a number sentence. Ex. 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/8 + 1/8 = 1 whole. Then, add "like" fractions and write a number sentence. Ex. 3/4 + 2/8 = 1 whole. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: complete PW pg. 51 (evens) Due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
The students who had their conference today did a fantastic job sharing their work samples with their parents. I am looking forward to the rest of our parent teacher conferences. :)

For tomorrow's sprit day, please wear something silly. You can even wear your silly bands. We will be having P.E. with the U.H. athletes so wear covered shoes, comfortable clothing and a water bottle. If you are able to bring in bottled water for the athletes, please bring it to school tomorrow. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries 9 & 10 on Kid Biz sheet. Due next week Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: make corrections to 9E #1-15 in workbook and words written 5x each in composition book. Due tomorrow.

d. Literature Sharing: complete pages 20-22 (top of pg. 22) Due Wednesday.

e. Writing: in your writing composition book or on folder paper, complete planning outline on the 3 reasons and the supporting details you will use to support your reasons. Then, write the first 2 middle paragraphs on yellow project sheet. Use a transition to begin each paragraph. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) finish writing game results and answer 2 questions (What happened at the end of the game? What strategies did you use?) for UnCover Version #2 Game. Color fraction strips (same color as actual strips) used in drawings. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: complete WB pg. 50 (evens) and study for retest exam (If you are taking it tomorrow). For the assignment, do not worry about basic fact or pattern. Just complete the problem.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Spirit week and Parent-Teacher conferences begin next week. Please wear your school colors on Monday. Thank you for working hard in preparing for our upcoming conferences.

Over the weekend, work on your persuasive essay outline and lead (first paragraph). Also, get your test folder signed. Have a wonderful weekend! These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Have a parent initial total pages read and sign homework folder for week #2.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #7 & #8 in Kid Biz sheet. Due on Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: 1) complete 9E #8-15 and write words #8-15 5x each. 2) On folder paper, make corrections to 9E #1-7. 3) Study for Monday's test.

d. Literature Sharing: complete pages 20-22 (top of 22). Due next week Wednesday.

e. Writing: complete persuasive essay outline and write lead. Due Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: complete Uncover Reflection and "What's missing?" worksheet. Show your work. Due Monday.

b. Mrs. K: complete math reflection and get math test signed. Make corrections to test if you got a DP or lower grade.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: draw pictures for the notes your wrote about Roanoke colony in your S.S. composition book.

b. Get test folder signed. Due Monday!

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please study for tomorrow's reading test on Chapters 15-16. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #7 & #8 on Kid Biz sheet.

c. Wordly Wise: complete 9E #1-7. Write words #1-7 5x each. Due tomorrow.

d. Literature Sharing folder: complete pages 20-22 (top of 22). Due next week Wednesday.

e. The Kid Who Ran for President: study for tomorrow's test on Chapters 15-16.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: finish reflection sheet on "Cover Up" game.

b. Mrs. K: complete Halloween worksheet.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: complete Roanoke The Lost Colony worksheet. Underline and draw colored picture for S-E-E. Due tomorrow.

b. Show parents communication folder.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tonight on KHON Cable Channel 3 at 7:00 p.m., highlights will be shown of a recent gubernatorial debate between Lt. Governor Duke Aiona and Neil Abercrombie. If possible, please watch it and we will discuss it tomorrow.

Also, we will be joining the 4rth graders in their Zumba class tomorrow afternoon. Please wear comfortable clothing, wear covered shoes and bring a water bottle. :) These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Begin writing information down in the Mystery section of your Literature Sharing folder.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #7 & 8 in your Kid Biz sheet.

c. Wordly Wise: complete 9C & 9D. Write and describe words #8-15. Due tomorrow.

d. Reading: complete Chapter 16 reading questions.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: on folder paper, make corrections to WB pg. 77. Tomorrow, we will be using the fraction strips in a game.

b. Mrs. K: please check with your homework buddy or view Mrs. K's blog page.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: draw picture for notes taken on Chapter 3, Lessons 2-3. You do not have to color the pictures. :)

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed playing kick ball with the U.H. athletes today. Please study for tomorrow's Japanese Quiz #7. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Genre is Mystery.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #7 & #8 on Kid Biz sheet. Due next week Monday.

c. Reading: complete Chapter 15 questions including the S-E-E question. Underline and draw colored picture. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to WB pg. 70. 2) complete PW pg. 77 #1-17 (all). Show work for #4-11 and #16-17. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: complete TB pg. 178 Sets A-D evens. Study for test tomorrow.

III. Other
a. Japanese: study for tomorrow's Quiz #7 on School Subjects #1-11. Meaning only. Complete worksheet #5 school subjects.

b. Social Studies: draw pictures for Chapter 3 Lessons 2-3 in composition book.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow, we will be having P.E. with the U.H. athletes. Please wear covered shoes, comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. The genre this month is Mystery.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #7 & #8 in your Kid Biz sheet. (Due next week Monday)

c. Wordly Wise: complete crossword on page 66. (Due tomorrow!)

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) complete workbook page 70 #1-17 (all). Show work for problems #10-17. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: 1) TB pg. 175 #24, 26, 27 and PW pg. 43 (evens), PW pg. 44 #1-4. 2) Study for test on Wednesday. Due tomorrow.

III. Other
a. Japanese: study for Wednesday's Quiz #7 on school subjects #1-11 (meaning only). Complete worksheet #5 school subjects.

b. Math Self-Assessment Sheet: complete assessment, mark strengths with yellow post-its and areas to improve on w/blue post-its. (Due tomorrow).

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Congratulations to the University of Hawaii football team over their victory against Nevada! These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes daily. Have a parent initial total pages read and sign homework folder for week #1.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #5 & #6 in your Kid Biz sheet. Due Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete Lesson 8E #8-15 and write words #8-15 5x each. Study for Monday's exam.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) complete reteach worksheet pg. 69.
b. Mrs. K: complete textbook pg. 169 #31, WB pg. 41 #1-4/9-33 multiples of 3, WB pg. 42 #7-17 (odds). Due Monday.

III. Other
a. Complete Reading Self-Assessment for Organizational Binder (pink form) and GLO Self-Assessment Sheet (yellow) form. Due Monday.

b. Japanese: study for Quiz #7 on Wednesday -- School subjects 1-11. (Meaning only) Complete worksheet #5 School Subjects.

c. Communication folder: due Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow is the deadline for: a) Hale Koa permission form and down payment ($30), fire safety guide and scholastic book orders. Please study for tomorrow's reading exam. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #5 & #6 on Kid Biz sheet. (Due next week Monday).

c. Wordly Wise: complete Lesson 8E #1-7 and write words #1-7 5x each. (Due tomorrow.)

d. Reading: study for tomorrow's Reading Test on Chapters 13-14.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Make corrections to Retest. Get retest signed by parent. 2) complete WB page 68 #1-15 (odd).

b. Mrs. K: 1) Get chapter 3 test signed and make corrections to test. 2) Complete test reflection. 3) complete WB pg. 40 #2-20 (evens).

III. Other
a. Fire Safety Guide, Scholastic Book Orders due tomorrow.
b. Hale Koa Signed form and Deposit ($30) due tomorrow -- Michelle, Kaua, Logan, Kennan, Kanoa, Justin, Mara, Diana, Rebecca, Kylie, Jenna and Erin.
c. Communication folder: show parents.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
For writing, finish reading the "Energy Reform" article and take notes. Also, remember to get your test folder signed. It is due tomorrow. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #5 & #6 on Kid Biz sheet.

c. Wordly Wise: complete 8C & 8D. Write and describe words #8-15.

d. Reading: complete Chapter 14 and S-E-E question. Due tomorrow.

e. Writing: finish reading "Energy Reform" article and take notes.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: on folder paper, make corrections to 10-step problem.

c. Mrs. K: finish multiplication worksheet. Due tomorrow.

III. Other
a. Test folder: due tomorrow.
b. DARE: Planner notes #7. Complete any unfinished work.
c. Japanese: study for Quiz #7 School Subjects #1-11. Meaning only. Worksheet 5 school subject.
d. Fire Safety Guide: due Friday.
e. Book Orders: due Friday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your first P.E. session with the U.H. athletes. We will be having P.E. with different athletes each week on Tuesdays. Study for tomorrow's Japanese quiz on school subjects. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. The genre this month is mystery.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record first score on purple Kid Biz sheet. Entries #5 & #6 due next week Monday.

c. Reading: complete Chapter 13 questions for The Kid Who Ran for President. Due tomorrow.

d. Wordly Wise: complete #8A & 8B. Write and describe words #1-7. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) on folder paper, make corrections to Decimal test and record score in test folder. Get folder signed. 2) Study for tomorrow's retest. 3) complete 10-Step problem. (Due tomorrow)

b. Mrs. K: pg. 163 #13-27 (odds) show work, multiplication worksheet, study for test.

III. Other
a. Japanese: study for tomorrow's quiz #6 on school subjects #6-11. Finish worksheet on school subjects.

b. DARE: complete planner notes #7 (pg. 31).

c. Fire Safety Guide: due Friday.

d. Test folder: get it signed. Due Thursday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed your Fall break. Tomorrow, we will begin our P.E. sessions with U.H. Athletes. It will be on Tuesdays from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Please wear covered shoes and bring a water bottle.

Make sure you have completed all of your Fall Break assignments. The criteria for Hale Koa (not more than 4 pink slips and no referrals) begins tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. For reading record, total pages read for week #9 (yellow sheet) and the first week of fall recess (purple sheet). Have parents initial total pages read for both weeks. For homework folder, get week #9 signed. Due Tuesday October 12th.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #1-4 on purple Kid Biz paper. Due Tuesday October 12th.

c. Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite part of Science fiction book and have a parent complete bottom of pg. 39. Due Tuesday October 12th.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: No homework! :)

b. Mrs. K: 1) Complete 10-step Road Trip handout (all steps). 2) Make corrections to quiz on folder paper. 3) Get quiz signed. Due Tuesday October 12th.

III. Other
a. Fire Safety Guide: finish all pages by Friday October 15th.

b. DARE: Planner Notes #7 pg. 31. Make sure all pages are completed (with quality) up to Lesson 7.

c. Japanese: when you return, Quiz #6 will be on school subjects #6-11. Meaning only. Finish worksheet #2 on school subjects.

d. Communication folder: show parents handouts. Return empty folder on October 12th.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tonight I will be attending a farewell dinner for Principal Carganilla so I won't be able to respond to any questions until after 8:00 p.m. Please show your parents your communication folder. It has important information regarding our November overnight excursion. Also, please finish typing your final revised Tuesday story. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. The next genre is Mystery book.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record first score on Kid Biz sheet. Due Tuesday October 12th.

c. Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite parts of Science fiction book and have a parent complete bottom of pg. 39. Due Tuesday October 12th.

d. Writing: 1) Type final revisions to Tuesday story. 2) Finish research on Thomas Pollard. Final Typed Tuesday story and Thomas Pollard research due tomorrow.

e. Reading: study for tomorrow's reading test on chapters 11 & 12.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to TB p. 239. 2) complete Decimal Study Guide and review for tomorrow's test on adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals.

b. Mrs. K: Study for quiz tomorrow.

III. Other
a. DARE: pg. 22 Peer Pressure and pg. 30 Planner Notes #6 due tomorrow.

b. Japanese: Quiz #6 on school subjects #6-11 (meaning only). Complete worksheet #2 school subjects.

c. Test folder: get folder signed. Due tomorrow.

d. Communication folder: show it to parents.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow is Principal Carganilla's last day. If you would like to bring a lei or small gift for him, bring it to school tomorrow. The Farewell assembly will be during the last block.

Tonight, finish making your final revisions to your Tuesday story and research on gubernatorial candidate Thomas Pollard. The information for Pollard is listed on this blog page under Writing. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #1-4 are due on Tuesday October 12th when you return from Fall Recess.

c. Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite part of your Science fiction book to a parent over Fall Recess. Have a parent complete the bottom of pg. 39. Due on Tuesday October 12th.

d. Reading: complete Chapter 12 questions and Chapter 11 S-E-E question. Also, underline and draw colored picture for S-E-E answer. Due tomorrow. Test on Chapters 11 & 12 on Friday.

e. Writing: 1) finish final revisions to Tuesday story. Typed final story due on Friday. 2) conduct research on Thomas Pollard -- education and work experience. Research due Friday.

Background/Education: Dr. Thomas Pollard grew up in the US and Okinawa. His father was involved in the Air Force. Dr. Pollard entered active duty in 1976 as a laboratory technician. He was able to get his undergraduate degree at the University of Oklahoma then became a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force.

He attended medical school at Western University in California. He was assigned various Medical Director positions and Team Chief of a Critical Care Air Transport Team.

Work Experience: He moved back to Hawaii in 2001 with a private practice at Pali Momi and Castle Hospital. Dr. Pollard served in the Reserves at Anderson AFB in Guam in 2005-8, and is currently in the Air Force Reserves at Hickam AFB.

Political Party: He is running for Governor of Hawaii in the 2010 election as an Independent candidate.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to TB pg. 234 and WB pg. 59. 2) on folder paper, complete TB pg. 239 #1-23 (odd) Show all work.

b. Mrs. K: 1) on folder paper, make corrections to Math Quiz. 2) Get quiz signed. 3) On folder paper, solve the problems on pink worksheet. 4) Re-do 10-step "Scented Savings" worksheet if it was returned to you.

III. Other
a. Finish Color Wheel. Due tomorrow.

b. DARE: complete pg. 22 Peer Pressure and pg. 30 Planner Notes #6. Due Friday.

c. Test folder: show parents and get it signed.

d. "Urgent handout" -- if you received a handout from the office, please have a parent complete it and return it by tomorrow.

e. Fire Safety Guide: work on it during the Fall Recess. It will be due Friday October 15th.

f. Japanese: Quiz #6 will be on school subjects #6-11 (meaning only). Finish worksheet 2 on school subjects.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
It was exciting to see the first group of explorer's presentations today. I was especially proud of the time and effort you put into creating the slideshow and skit. If you are presenting tomorrow, please rehearse your speaking parts tonight.

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the deadline to submit your field trip form and money. Please finish pages 37-39 (top of pg. 39) in your Literature Sharing folder. Also, study for tomorrow's Japanese Quiz #4. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #1-4 in Kid Biz sheet for Second Quarter. Entries will be due on Tuesday October 12th.

c. Writing: 1) make final revisions to Tuesday story. Typed story due Friday. 2) begin research on Gubernatorial candidate Thomas Pollard. Answer only work experience and schooling questions. Use the information below and complete comparison table (his website is not working properly).

Background/Education: Dr. Thomas Pollard grew up in the US and Okinawa. His father was involved in the Air Force. Dr. Pollard entered active duty in 1976 as a laboratory technician. He was able to get his undergraduate degree at the University of Oklahoma then became a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force.

He attended medical school at Western University in California. He was assigned various Medical Director positions and Team Chief of a Critical Care Air Transport Team.

Work Experience: He moved back to Hawaii in 2001 with a private practice at Pali Momi and Castle Hospital. Dr. Pollard served in the Reserves at Anderson AFB in Guam in 2005-8, and is currently in the Air Force Reserves at Hickam AFB.

Political Party: He is running for Governor of Hawaii in the 2010 election as an Independent candidate.

d. Reading: complete Reading Chapter 11 questions.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) make corrections to WB pg. 57. 2) complete TB pg. 234 #52-54 (all) and WB pg. 59 #1-8 (all). Show all work on folder paper.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete WB pg. 12 (odds)

III. Other
a. Japanese: study for tomorrow's Quiz #4 on school subjects handout #1-5 (meaning only).

b. DARE: complete pg. 22 Peer Pressure and Pg. 30 Planner Notes #6. Due Friday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
For writing, students with students numbers #1-18, please read my comments for your Tuesday story. Work on making final revising to your story. You can either write or type your revisions (since your story is already saved on USB drive). I will be returning my comments for student numbers #19-31 tomorrow.

Also, finish your research on Daniel Cunningham. Tomorrow, we will be going to the library. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles (for second quarter) and record entries #1-4 on Kid Biz sheet. Due Tuesday October 12th. (When you come back from fall recess)

c. Literature Sharing: complete pages 37-39 (top of 39). Due Wednesday. *You will be reading aloud the favorite parts of the story to a parent over the fall recess.

d. Wordly Wise: correct 7E #8-15 and words #8-15 written 5x each. Due tomorrow.

e. Writing: 1) make final revisions to Tuesday story (if you received teacher feedback today student numbers #1-18). Revisions due Wednesday. Students #19-31, your revisions will be due on Thurday. 2) Finish Daniel Cunningham research on work experience and schooling. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to RW pg. 41 & 43. 2) complete PW pg. 57 #1-11 (odd) solve and make model, #13-16 (all) show all work.

b. Mrs. K: complete WB pg. 10 multiples of 3, WB pg. 11 multiples of 4. Study notes for quiz tomorrow on adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals.

III. Other
a. DARE: pg. 22 Peer pressure and pg. 30 Planner Notes #6 due Friday.

b. Japanese: study for Wednesday's Quiz #4 on School subjects handout -- #1-5 meaning only.

c. Field trip form and money due Wednesday: Logan, Kennan, Mara, Rebecca, Kylie, Michelle and Kaua (form only).

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
On Sunday evening, I will be attending the Beauty and the Beast play at the Blaisdell. I will check my blog at 4:00 p.m. Questions posted after 4:00 p.m. will be answered the next day.

Tomorrow, I will be returning your Tuesday story with my comments. Please work on the revisions Monday and Tuesday night. The revised story will be due on Wednesday. I will give you time to type your revised story this week. The final typed story will be due on Friday.

Please study for your Wordly Wise #7 Spelling and Vocabulary exam. We have only 1 more week before Fall Recess. Have a wonderful weekend! :)

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Have parents initial total pages read and sign homework folder for week #8.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #12 & #13 in Kid Biz sheet. (Entries due Monday)

c. Literature Sharing folder: complete pages 37-39 (top of 39). Due Wednesday.

d. Wordly Wise: 1) complete in WB 7E #8-15. 2) Make corrections to #7E #1-7 and words 1-7 written 5x each (if you got problems wrong). Write words #8-15 5x each. 3) Study for Monday's exam.

e. Writing: finish research on Duke Aiona and complete Comparison table. Begin research on Daniel Cunningham. You can find information about his schooling and work experience by clicking on "Project Smart Vote." You can also click on US Elections website and click on "Daniel Cunningham" website.

Since his viewpoints on the issues are not listed on his website, we will find this information when the candidates have a debate. (Research on Daniel Cunningham schooling and work experience due Tuesday).

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) make corrections to WB pg. 41 #21-30 (all). 2) complete Reteach pg. 41 #1-8. On page 41, also create models for #5-8. Use different colors for each decimal.

b. Mrs. K: WB pg. 14 #1-5, #11-15 and pg. 39 #1-8. 2) Get math test signed. Due Monday.

III. Other
a. DARE: pg. 22 Peer Pressure and pg. 30 Planner Notes #6. Due next week Friday.

b. Japanese: study handout on school subjects #1-5 (meaning only). Test next week Wednesday.

c. Communication folder: show it to parents. Return folder on Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I am looking forward to seeing your Explorer's presentations next week. Thank you for working collaboratively with your group on your oral presentation and props for your skits.

Tonight, please study for your Reading Test on Chapters 9-10. Also, conduct research on Lt. Governor Duke Aiona. Write information about Neil Abercrombie and Duke Aiona on your Candidate Comparison Sheet.

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.

b. Literature Sharing folder: complete pages 37-39 (top of 39). Due next week Wednesday.

c. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #12 & #13 due next week Monday.

d. Wordly Wise: complete 7E #1-7 in WB. In composition book, write words #1-7 5x each. Due tomorrow.

e. Reading: review reading questions and Chapters 9 & 10. Test tomorrow.

f. Writing: Click on Duke Aiona's website and conduct research on background, work experience and 3 issues (same issues as you selected for Neil Abercrombie). Write information about Neil Abercrombie and Duke Aiona on comparison sheet.
(Due tomorrow)

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to TB pg. 50 & TB pg. 165 on folder paper. 2) complete WB pg. 41 #23-30.

b. Mrs. K: TB pg. 37 (evens) and worksheet for Multiplication tips.

III. Other
a. DARE: pg. 18 Situation #1 and pg. 30 Planner Notes #5 due tomorrow.

b. Japanese: study handout on School Subjects. You need to know meaning #1-5. Test next week Wednesday.

c. Test folder and Communication folder: get test folder signed (due tomorrow. Show parents communication folder.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Thank you for putting alot of effort into your research on the candiates running for governor. I will be giving you the Candidate Comparison Sheet tomorrow. Tonight, please finish your research on Neil Abercrombie.

Tomorrow, we will have P.E. in the afternoon so wear covered shoes. Mr. Ross and Ms. Lauren will be creating another fun relay race activity. Also, please bring a water bottle. The forecast is "humid" weather conditions. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #12 and #13 in your Kid Biz sheet. (Due next week Monday)

c. Literature Sharing folder: complete pages 37, 38, 39 (top of page) on Science Fiction book. (Due next week Wednesday)

d. Writing: continue research on Neil Abercrombie. Tomorrow, you will record the information you found about Neil Abercrombie's on the candidate comparison sheet.

e. Reading: complete Chapter 10 reading questions. Underline S-E-E response and draw colored picture.

f. Wordly Wise: complete in WB 7C & 7D. Write and describe words #8-15. (Due tomorrow)

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to Reteach pg. 14. 2) complete TB pg. 50 #12-28 (evens) and TB pg. 165 #1-13 (odds). For TB pg. 165, draw a model for #1, 3, 5, 7.

b. Mrs. K: Study for tomorrow's test.

III. Other
a. DARE: complete pg. 18 Situation #1 and pg. 30 Planner Notes 5. (Due Friday)

b. Japanese: study handout on School Subjects #1-5 meaning only. (Test next week Wednesday)

c. Test folder: record tests -- Wordly Wise #6 Spelling, Vocabulary and Reading Chapter 5-6 tests. Get test folder signed. (Due Friday)

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Study for tomorrow's Japanese Quiz #4 and complete worksheet. For writing, you will be researching all of the candidates running for Governor. Today, you focus on gubernatorial candidate Neil Abercrombie. Use your 2-column note taking sheets and include the name of the website source(s) that you used. At the bottom of the page, write a summary of the important things you learned about the candidate.

These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Next week you will be completing pages in your Literature Sharing folder for your Science Fiction book.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information for entries #12 and #13 on your Kid Biz sheet.

c. Wordly Wise: complete 7A & 7B in workbook. Write and describe words for #1-7. Due tomorrow.

d. Reading: complete Chapter 9 questions #1-2. Due tomorrow.

e. Writing: conduct background research on gubernatorial candidate Neil Abercrombie. Click on the links listed under "Candidates for Governor" (the right side on my blog page). On the "US Elections" website, click on the name of the candidate you are researching. It will take you to the official website. On "Neil Abercrombie's" website, press the "About" and "Issues" drop down menu to find out specific information.

Write information about Mr. Abercrombie's background (experience) and his viewpoints on important issues that you are interested in such as the economy (creating jobs), education, housing and human services (homeless), alternative energy, etc.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) on folder paper, make corrections to WB pg. 12 and 10-Step "Best Buy" problem. 2) complete reteach handout -- estimate and solve original problems. For #7-8, write problem and show all work.

b. Mrs. K: No homework.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: create note cards and work on memorizing your parts. Continue to work on oral presentation. Presentations begin next week Tuesday.

b. DARE: pg. 18 situation #1, pg. 30 Planner Notes #5. Due Friday.

c. Japanese: study for tomorrow's Quiz #4 on color chart #11-20 (meaning only). Finish Japanese Counting worksheet. Due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please work on memorizing your parts for the Explorer's oral presentation. Presentations begin next week Tuesday. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. We will be going to the library tomorrow so bring your books to school.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information on Kid Biz sheet. Entries #12 & #13 due next week Wednesday.

c. Wordly Wise: make corrections to 6E #8-15 and words written 5x each (if you got problems wrong).

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to Reteach handout on pg. 11 and WB pg. 11 #1-19 (odd) and #21-28 (all). 2) complete WB pg. 12 #2-26 (evens). Show all work on folder paper.

b. Mrs. K: please check with your homework buddy.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: write information on note cards. Rehearse speaking parts for oral presentation.

b. DARE: complete pg. 18 Situation #1 and Planner Notes pg. 30 #5. Due on Friday.

c. Japanese: study for Quiz #4 on color chart #11-20 (meaning only). Finish Japanese counting worksheet. Due Wednesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Over the weekend, please study for your Wordly Wise #6 Spelling and Vocabulary exam. Also, turn in the parent-teacher conference confirmation form and U.H. video permission form (if you did not turn it in yet). Have a fantastic weekend. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Have parents initial total pages read and sign homework folder for week #7.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information on Kid Biz sheet. Entries #10 & #11 due Monday.

c. Wordly Wise: 1) make corrections to 6E# #1-7 and words #1-7 written 5x each (if you got problems wrong). 2) complete in WB 6E #8-15 and write words #8-15 5x each. 3) Study for Monday's test.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to TB pg. 39 #2-26 (evens) and reteach worksheet pg. 10. 2) Complete reteach worksheet pg. 11 (all) and WB pg. 11 #1-19 (odd) and #21-28 (all).

b. Mrs. K: TB pg. 33 #2-18 (evens) #19 and #20 10-step process.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: work on oral presentation. Create note cards and rehearse speaking parts.

b. DARE: complete pg. 18 Situation #1, Planner Notes #5 pg. 30. (Due Friday)

c. Japanese: Study for Quiz #4 on color chart #11-20 (meaning only). Finish Japanese counting worksheet. (Due next week Wednesday)

d. Test folder: get it signed. Due Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please give your parents your communication folder. It has the letter from Principal Carganilla and also the Parent-Teacher confirmation form. Have your parents fill out the bottom of the form. Please return conference confirmation form to me by Monday. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Also, record the book titles that you have finished on your Scholastic "Classroom Care" book marker.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information on Kid Biz sheet. (Entries #10 & #11 due next week Monday)

c. Wordly Wise: complete WB 6E #1-7. In composition book, write words #1-7 5x each.

d. Writing: type 2nd draft of story. In the upper right hand corner, write your first and last name, student number, Second Draft and Due Date: September 17, 2010. (Due tomorrow)

e. Reading: study for tomorrow's test on Chapters 7 & 8. Review the chapters and reading questions.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) on folder paper, make corrections to Decimal math test, record test in test folder and get folder signed. 2) complete rounding worksheet #1-4 and TB pg 39 #2-26. Glue rounding worksheet in your composition book.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete TB pg. 32 sets A-C (odds)

III. Other
a. Social Studies: finish power point slide show. Slide show due tomorrow.

b. DARE: complete pg. 19 Lesson #4, situation #4 and pg. 29 Planner notes.
Due tomorrow!

c. Japanese: study for Quiz #4 on color chart 11-20 (meaning only). Finish Japanese counting worksheet. (Due next week Wednesday)

d. Test folder: have parents sign folder for Japanese Quiz, Wordly Wise #5 Spelling and Vocabulary exams, Math Decimal Exam (only Mrs. D.C.'s math group) and Multiplication exams. (Due Monday)

e. Communication folder: show it to parents.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Just a reminder that tonight is Energy Savings Night. It will be held in the MPB from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Please begin typing the second draft of your Tuesday story and save it on your USB drive. If the laptops are working tomorrow, I will give you some time to type the story in class. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles (entries #10 & #11) and complete 5 steps. Record information on Kid Biz sheet. Due next week Monday.

c. Reading: Complete Chapter 8 "The Kid Who Ran for President" questions. Color S-E-E and underline different parts of your response. Due tomorrow.

d. Wordly Wise: Complete 6C and 6D in workbook. In composition book, write and describe words #8-15.

e. Writing: Begin typing second draft of your Tuesday story. In the upper right hand corner, include your first and last name, student number, second draft and Due Date Friday September 17, 2010. (Due Friday)

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Make corrections to number line worksheet and TB pg. 33. 2) Complete 10-Step "Best Buy" worksheet. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: complete TB pg. 31 #1-6 (all) and worksheet. Due tomorrow.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: finish power point slides and work on props for your oral presentation. Slide show due Friday.

b. DARE: complete pg. 19 Lesson 4 Situation #4 and pg. 29 Planner Notes. Due Friday.

c. Japanese: study for Quiz #4 Color Chart #11-20 (meaning only). Finish Japanese counting worksheet. Due next week Wednesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Study for Japanese Quiz #3. Please read over peer's assessment and make revisions to your Tuesday story. You will begin your story tomorrow. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entries #10 and #11 on Kid Biz sheet.

c. Wordly Wise: Complete 6A & 6B in workbook. In composition book write and describe words #1-7. (Due tomorrow)

d. Reading: complete Chapter 7 questions. (Due tomorrow)

e. Writing: read over peer’s comments. Make revisions. Begin typing 2nd Draft. Due Friday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Make corrections to WB pg. 8. 2) Complete worksheet -- number line problems and #25-28. Complete TB page 33 #5-19 (odd) 3) Study for Place Value of Decimals test.

b. Mrs. K: WB pg 8 #1-27 (odd). Get answer for #3 on rice worksheet. Do calculations on folder paper.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: begin work on power point slides. (Power point slide show due Friday)

b. DARE: Lesson #4 Situation #4 page 19. Planner notes page 29. (Due Friday)

c. Japanese Quiz #3: study color chart #1-10. (meaning only). Finish worksheet #2. Color “Let’s Design Flag.” (Due tomorrow)

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I will be attending an East Coast meeting tonight, so I won't be able to answer your questions on the blog. Please ask your homework buddy if you need clarification on an assignment.

Please show your parents the (green) Home Energy Challenge flyer. Tell your parents that there will be an Energy Saving Night this Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at our school.

Also, if you attended the GT meeting today, please have your parents complete and sign the form I gave you this afternoon.

Tonight, please use the criteria sheet (last page of your project sheet) and self-assess your "Tuesday" story. Make necessary revisions. Make sure your story includes transitions, descriptive details and dialogue. You will be peer assessing each other stories tomorrow. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record entry #10 and #11 in Kid Biz sheet. (Due next week Monday)

c. Wordly Wise: on folder paper, make corrections to 5E #1-15 and words written 5x each (if you got problems wrong).

d. Writing: use criteria sheet and self-assess your story. (Even complete the "Revising and Editing" and "Craft" sections. Under comments, write suggestions on how you can improve your story. Make revisions to your story. (Due tomorrow)

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) On folder paper, make correction to WB pg. 7. 2) Complete WB page 8 #1-19 (odd).

b. Mrs. K: complete WB pg. 7 #2-24 (evens).

III. Other
a. Social Studies: begin work on Power Point slide show. (Slide show due Friday).

b. DARE: Complete Lesson 4 Situation #4, Planner notes on pg. 29. (Due Friday)

c. Japanese Quiz #3: Study color chart #1-10 (study meaning only). Finish worksheet #2. Color Let's Design Flag. (Due Friday)

d. Show parents Hawaiian Electric handout.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Thank you for working hard on your Social Studies project. I really appreciated the team work that I saw today. On Monday, you will begin creating your power point slides. Please follow the checklist that I gave you today.

Over the weekend, finish writing the last middle paragraph and conclusion for your "Tuesday" story. Also, study for Monday's Wordly Wise #5 Spelling and Vocabulary exam. Have a fantastic weekend! :)

These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes daily and record pages read. Have a parent initial total pages read and sign homework folder for week #6. (Due Monday)

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles #8 & #9. Record information on Kid Biz sheet. (Due Monday)

c. Wordly Wise: 1) Complete #5E #8-15 in workbook. Write words #8-15 5x each. 2) Make corrections to #5E #1-7 and words written 5x each (if you got problems wrong). 3) Study for Monday's Wordly Wise #5 Spelling and Vocabulary exam.

d. Writing: write 3rd middle paragraph and conclusion for Tuesday story. Use transitions, descriptive details and dialogue. (Due Monday)

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Make corrections to textbook pg. 24 #26-29 and decimal worksheet on folder paper. 2) complete workbook page 7 #2-18 (evens).

b. Mrs. K: complete textbook page 24 #30-37 and Rice worksheet. Signed test due 9/13/10.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: Begin writing information for slides. Use the checklist as your guide. You will create slide show on Monday.

b. DARE: complete Lesson 4 Situation #4 on page 19, Planner notes page 29. (Due next week Friday)

c. Japanese Quiz: study for next week Wednesday's quiz. Study color chart #1-10 (meaning only). Finish worksheet #2. Color Let's Design Flag.

*If you received an envelope today, please give it to your parents.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
You looked f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s today at picture taking. If you did not turn in the Federal Survey card, or you need your parents to make revisions the card, please turn in the completed card tomorrow. Scholastic "Tab" book orders are also due tomorrow.

Tonight, please finish writing the first 2 middle paragraphs of your "Tuesday" story. We will have P.E. in the afternoon so wear covered shoes. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read. Record book information in your Literature Sharing folder under "Science Fiction" genre.

b. Wordly Wise: 1) complete "Hidden Message" page 33 and 5E #1-7 in workbook. In composition book, write words #1-7 5x each. Test on Monday.

c. Reading: 1) Finish colored "Slogan" poster that promotes Judson Moon running for President. Poster due tomorrow. 2) Study for tomorrow's test by reviewing Chapters 5-6 and your reading questions. Make corrections to the problems you got wrong on the reading questions.

d. Writing: write the first 2 middle paragraphs from one of the character's point of view. Include transitions, descriptive details and dialogue. Due tomorrow.

e. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information on Kid Biz sheet. (Entries #8 and #9 due Monday)

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to TB page 23-24 #2-20 on folder paper. 2) complete TB page 24 #26-29 (on folder paper) and decimal handout. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: Question from "The King's Chessboard", WB page 6 odds, chapter 1 quiz signed - due tomorrow.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: complete research questions and bibliography page. You need to have 4-5 different sources. Due tomorrow.

b. DARE: complete page 13 (all) and Lesson 29 Planner notes. (Due tomorrow)

c. Japanese: study for next week Wednesday's Quiz #3 -- chart #1-10 meaning only. Finish worksheet #2. Color Let's Design Flag.

d. Communication folder: show it to parents.

e. Scholastic book orders due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please show your parents the Federal Survey card. Have your parent complete and sign the card in ink. Return completed form tomorrow.

Just a reminder that tomorrow is picture taking day -- please wear nice clothing. JPO's and Student Council will take their group photos at 9:45 a.m. C-5 class photos will be taken at 1:00 p.m. Also, if you did not turn in your picture taking order envelope, please turn it in tomorrow. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Record book information in Literature Sharing folder under Science Fiction.

b. Reading: complete Chapter 6 questions, including S-E-E. Also, For S-E-E, underline parts of the prompt and color S-E-E picture. (Reading questions due tomorrow) Create a catchy phrase the promotes Judson running for president. Draw your slogan and picture(s) on the white paper I gave you today. "Slogan" poster due on Friday.

c. Wordly Wise: complete "Hidden Message" on page 32, 5C & 5D in workbook. in composition book, write and describe words #8-15. (Due tomorrow)

d. Writing: complete Story Plan sheet. Write title and lead on first draft page. (Due tomorrow)

e. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information on Kid Biz sheet. (entries #8 and #9) due next week Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Make corrections to workbook page 6 on folder paper. 2) Complete textbook page 23 #2-20 (evens).

b. Mrs. K: TB page 24 #8-10 (all) and worksheet.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: finish research questions. (Due Friday)

b. Test folder: have parents review and sign folder. (Due tomorrow)

c. DARE: complete page 13 (all) and Lesson 29 Planner notes. (Due Friday)

d. Japanese: study for next week Wednesday's Quiz #3 -- chart #1-10 meaning only. Finish worksheet #2. Color Let's Design Flag.

e. Scholastic Book Orders: Due Friday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you had a fun and restful Labor Day weekend. Please turn in your completed picture taking order form and funds by Thursday. Also, study for tomorrow's Japanese Quiz #2. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Record book information in your Literature Sharing folder page 37 under "Science Fiction."

b. Wordly Wise: complete Hidden Message page 31 and 5A & 5B in workbook. In composition book, write and describe words #1-7. (Due tomorrow)

c. Reading: complete Chapter 5 questions for the Kid Who Ran for President. (Due tomorrow)

d. Writing: 1) write 2 different leads -- one from first person's point of view(one of the characters in the story) and 3rd person's point of view(someone not in the story). 2) draw pictures for notes.

e. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information on Kid Biz Sheet. (entries #8-#9) Due next week Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) complete workbook page 6 #1-17 (odd). 2) On folder paper, make corrections to Chapter 1 Retest. Record test in test folder and get folder signed.

b. Mrs. K: TB page 21 in composition book #1-15 (all).

III. Other
a. Social Studies: continue to finish your research questions. Record information on project sheet. (Due Friday)

b. Japanese: Study for tomorrow's Quiz #2 on Greeting Chart #10-18 (meaning only). Color chart.

c. DARE: complete page 13 (all), Lesson 29 (planner notes). Due Friday.

d. Test folder: record Reading Chapters 3-4, Wordly Wise #4 Spelling, Vocabulary and Multiplication exams. Get test folder signed. Due Thursday.

e. Turn in picture taking order form and funds by Thursday -- Kenneth, Logan, Kennan, Kanoa, Justin, Takumi, Jackie, Mara, Miyuu, Rebecca, Emele, Seika, Michelle, Taylor, Brendy, Breann, Jenna, Rovi, Aya, Kylie and Kaua.

f. Scholastic "Tab" Book orders due Friday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Thank you for working hard this week and putting in maximum
e-f-f-o-r-t! Over this Labor Day weekend, in addition to completing your assignments, take time to "smell the flowers" and spend "quality time" with your family. :)

Also, please show your parents your communication folder. Picture taking will be held next week Thursday September 9th. Please turn in your picture taking order form and funds by next week Wednesday. Wear nice, "picture-taking" clothes on Thursday.

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Total pages read. Have a parent initial total pages read and sign homework folder for week #5.

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information on Kid Biz Sheet. (entires #6 & #7 -- 7 total entries by Monday)

c. Wordly Wise: on folder paper, make corrections to 4E #1-15 and words #1-15 written 5x each (if you got problems wrong).

d. Writing: finish typing final draft of All About Me. Due Tuesday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: make corrections to page 16 on folder paper. Due Tuesday.

b. Mrs. K: study for test. Question #1 in your composition book.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: begin research on your assigned explorer. Write information and cite sources on project and bibliography sheet. Research needs to be completed by next week Friday.

b. Science: complete calculations on green handout.

c. Japanese: study for next week Wednesday's Quiz #2 on Greeting Chart #10-18 (only meaning). Color the chart. Due next week Wednesday.

d. DARE: complete page 13 (all), Lesson 3 page 29 (planner notes). Due next week Friday.

e. Test folder: get reading test signed in folder -- Noah, Aya, Grace. Due Tuesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Sorry if I did not respond to your posted questions earlier in the evening. I forgot to tell you that I would be attending the University of Hawaii football game against USC. For those of you who posted comments, I have given you a reply. :)

Tomorrow morning, we will have special guests visiting our classroom from AVID. AVID is a program that teaches students how to develop success skills that will help you prepare for college. They will be looking at how you are using your planner, accordian file and organizational binder.

Please study for tomorrow's Wordly Wise Lesson 4 and Reading Chapters 3-4 tests. If you are in my math group, also review for tomorrow's Chapter 1 retest.

I will be giving you time to finish typing your final "All About Me." I know many of you finished typing it today. We will be having P.E. again in the afternoon.
These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read. Record book information (title, author, genre, total pages) in your Literature sharing folder.

b. Wordly Wise: 1) Correct 4E #1-7 and words written 5x each if you got problems wrong. 2) Complete Lesson 4E #8-15. Write words #8-15 5x each. Study for tomorrow's exam.

c. Reading The Kid Who Ran for President: review Chapters 3-4 and reading questions. Exam tomorrow!

d. Writing: finish revising and editing your story. Begin typing your final draft of story. Due next week Tuesday.

e. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information in your Kid Biz paper.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: a) TB page 16 Set A #6-12 (evens), Set B #1-4 (all), Set C #1-2 (show work), Set D #4-7 (show work) b) Review for tomorrow's Chapter 1 Retest.

b. Mrs. K: Study for Review Test. Study benchmark and place value.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: select 5 explorers from list that you are interested in researching. Tomorrow, your group will select the explorer.

b. Test Folder: get it signed. Due tomorrow.

c. Scholastic Book Orders: Due tomorrow.

d. Japanese: Study for Quiz #2 on meaning. Greeting chart #10-18. Color the chart. Due next week Wednesday.