Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I was really proud of the students who presented their student council speeches today. You did an excellent job in sharing what your qualifications were and the reasons why you wanted to represent our classroom. All of you are w-i-n-n-e-r-s because of your willingness to help and serve others. If you were not selected today, there will be many other opportunities for you to help in our classroom and in our school community. :)

If you received feedback from me for your "All About Me" stories, your revisions will be due this Thursday. For those of you who haven't received my feedback, your revisions will be due on Friday. I will be giving you time on Thursday and Friday to type your final story. Final typed story will be due next week Tuesday.

Please study for tomorrow's Japanese Quiz #1. Put in maximum e-f-f-o-r-t! These are your assignments:

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

b. Wordly Wise: complete 4C & 4D. Write and describe words #8-15.
(Due tomorrow) Test on Friday.

c. Reading "The Kid Who Ran for President": complete Chapter 2
#1-3 questions with q-u-a-l-i-t-y. :)

d. Writing: read over my comments. Revise and edit your story (if you received my comments). Final typed story is due next week Tuesday.

e. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information on Kid Biz sheet. (total of 7 articles due next week Monday)

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Make corrections to TB pages 15 & 17 on folder paper. 2) Complete "Ants" 10-step problem. (Due tomorrow)

b. Mrs. K: 1) TB 16 sets A-D (all)

III. Other
a. Successful Student Diagram: 1) Write first name (using bubble letters) on top of paper. 2) Write and illustrate the skills, behavior and attitudes that you need to have as a successful student. 3) Color. (Due tomorrow)

b. Japanese: Study for tomorrow's Quiz #1. You need to know Greeting Chart #1-9. Study meanings.

c. Social Studies: draw and color illustration for today's notes.

d. DARE: complete "My warning" on page 10. (Due Friday)

e. Scholastic Book Orders: (Due this Friday)

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Dear Students,
If you would like to serve as one of our Student Council representatives, please prepare a 5 minute speech. In your speech, explain the reasons why you could best represent our classroom. Also share your qualifications. We will have oral presentations tomorrow.

Also, if you received my feedback for your "All About Me" story, please work on your revisions. I will be giving you time to type the final draft later this week. I will be returning the rest of the All About Me stories tomorrow.

Just a reminder that we will have library and P.E. tomorrow. :) These are your assignments:

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

b. Wordly Wise: 1) Make corrections to #3E #8-15 and words written 5x each (if you got problems wrong) on folder paper. 2) Complete workbook #4A & 4B. Write and describe words 1-7. (Due tomorrow) *Wordly Wise Lesson #4 Test this week Friday.

c. Writing: if you received my feedback for your "All About Me," make revisions on folder paper. (Due Thursday) *Final Revised and Typed "All About Me" due Tuesday September 7th.

d. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information on Kid Biz sheet. (Total of 7 articles due next week Monday)

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to Lesson 2.3 (in composition book) 2) On folder paper, complete TB page 15 #1-4, TB page 17 #1-15 (odd). For numbers #7, 9, 11 show work. 3) Study notes for tomorrow's Chapter 1 test.

b. Mrs. K: TB page 15 #2, WB page 5 (all)

III. Other
a. DARE: "My Warning" on page 10 due Friday.

b. Japanese Quiz 1: Study for Wednesday's test on Greeting Chart #1-9. Study meaning. (Don't worry about Hiragana and Romaji)

c. Scholastic Book Orders: Due Friday.

d. Please turn in Parent-Teacher Conference forms: Kanoa, Kennan, Vamika and Aya.

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Dear Students,
Over the weekend, please read aloud a favorite part of your book to a parent. After your sharing, have a parent fill out the bottom of page 16 in your Literature Sharing folder. Your Literature Sharing folder is due Monday.

Also, please study for Monday's Wordly Wise #3 and Reading "The Kid Who Ran for President" Chapters 1-2 exams. Have a great weekend!

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 #4. (Due Monday)

b. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information on Kid Biz sheet. (Due Monday) You should have 5 total entries.

c. Wordly Wise: 1) Complete 3E #8-15 in workbook. In composition book, write word #8-15 5x each. 2) Make corrections to 3E #1-7 and words #1-7 written 5x each (If you had problems wrong). 3) Study for Monday's Spelling and Vocabulary test.

d. Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite part of book to a parent. Have a parent complete bottom of page 16 in Literature Sharing folder. (Due Monday)

e. Reading -- The Kid Who Ran for President: Review (read over) Chapters 1-2 and reading questions. Test on Chapters 1-2 Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Make corrections to workbook page 3 on folder paper. 2) Complete Reteach page #1-10. For #5-10, show your work in composition book. 3) Glue worksheet in your composition book.

b. Mrs. K: complete -- 1) Math assessment 2) 10-step process worksheet.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: color and draw illustrations for Social Studies notes on Chapter 1, Lesson 2.

b. DARE: complete "Warning" page 10. (Due next week Friday)

c. Japanese Quiz 1: study Greeting Chart 1-9. Study meaning. (Don't worry about Hiragana and Romaji). (Test next week Wednesday)

d. Parent-Teacher conference form (purple): have parents complete and turn in as soon as possible!

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Dear Students,
Please show parents your communication folder. It has important information about our upcoming parent-teacher conferences. Please have your parents fill out the conference form and return it to me as soon as possible. I will be filling available conference dates and times. By the way, you will be starting the conference by sharing your work samples with your parents. :)

I also hope you enjoyed our "Homework Buffet" today. We had many specials on the "menu." I'm glad that you were hungry! These are your assignments:

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

b. Wordly Wise: complete Lesson 3E #1-7 in workbook. In composition book, write words 1-7 5x each. (Due tomorrow) Wordly Wise Test #3 on Monday.

c. Reading -- "The Kid Who Ran for President": complete Chapter 2 questions #5-7. Draw and color picture for S-E-E response. (Due tomorrow)

d. Writing: Finish typing second draft of All About Me. Follow the format I gave you. (Due tomorrow)

e. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information on Kid Biz sheet. You will have a total of 5 articles. (Due next week Monday)

f. Literature Sharing: over the weekend, read aloud favorite parts of a book you read this month to a parent. Have a parent complete bottom of page 16. (Due Monday)

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make correction to workbook page 2 on folder paper. 2) complete workbook page 3 #1-6, #15-17. Show work and label your answers. 3) In your composition book, complete 3 estimates for the items found in our classroom -- paper clips, rubber bands and push pins. Show all work. (Due tomorrow)

b. Mrs. K: complete workbook page 4 evens #2-26. (Due tomorrow)

III. Other
a. DARE: situation #2 due tomorrow.

b. Japanese Quiz #1: study for next week Wednesday's exam. You will need to know Greeting Chart #1-9. Study meaning. (Don't worry about Hiragana and Romaji).

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Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed the "Human Puzzle" activity that the students from Kobe University taught you today. Thank you for donating lei's for all the students and their teacher. :)

Don't forget, we have P.E. tomorrow! These are your assignments:

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

b. Wordly Wise: complete 3C & 3D in workbook. In composition book, write and describe words for #8-15. (Due tomorrow)

c. Writing: Type second draft of All About Me. Follow the format I gave you on the sample sheet. (Due Friday)

d. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information on Kid Biz sheet. (Due next week Monday)

e. Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite parts of the book to your parents. Have a parent complete bottom of page 16. (Due Monday)

II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: 1) Make correction to workbook page 1 on folder paper. 2) Complete workbook page 2. (all) Show work for #9-10. (Due tomorrow)

b. Mrs. Kaneshiro: 1) Complete workbook page 3(all). Textbook page 9 #4-7 (all). (Due tomorrow)

III. Other
a. Social Studies: draw pictures for notes taken today.

b. DARE: complete Situation #2. (Due Friday)

c. Japanese: Study for next week Wednesday's Quiz #1 -- Greeting Chart #1-9. Study meaning (don't worry about Hiragana and Romaji).

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Dear Students,
Tomorrow morning, students from Kobe Women's University will be teaching you Japanese games. If possible, please bring in a floral, yarn or paper lei for the students and teacher. These are your assignments:

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

b. Literature sharing: complete pages 14, 15 and top of 16. Also, bring in the book that you are planning to read aloud to your parents. You will practice sharing the book in class with a classmate. :) (Due tomorrow)

c. Wordly Wise: complete 3A & 3B in workbook. In composition book, write and describe words #1-7. (Due tomorrow)

d. Writing: type second draft of "All About Me" story. Use the sample I gave you as a guide. (Due Friday)

e. Reading: a) Complete questions #1-4 for "The Kid Who Ran for President." (Due tomorrow) b) Cover book by Friday.

f. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information on Kid Biz sheet. (Due next week Monday)

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: complete workbook page 1 #1-17. For problems #12-17, show work on folder paper. (Due Tomorrow)

b. Mrs. K: complete workbook pages 1-2 (odds) (Due Tomorrow)

III. Other
a. DARE: Complete situation #2 in DARE booklet. (Due Thursday)

b. Test folder: Record multiplication, Wordly Wise #2 spelling and vocabulary exams in test folder. Get test folder signed by a parent. (Due Tomorrow)

c. Science and Social Studies: No homework! :)

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Dear Students,
Too many students received "pink slips" today. :( Please make sure you complete all of your homework assignments. Check the blog and planner. Check off items completed in your planner. Let's do better this week!

Those of you who did not get a pink slip, keep up the great work! :) These are today's assignments:

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

b. Wordly Wise: on folder paper, make corrections to 2E #8-15 and words written 5x each (if you got problems wrong). (Due tomorrow)

c. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record results on Kid Biz sheet. (Due next week Monday)

d. Literature sharing folder: complete pages 14, 15 and top of 16. (Due Wednesday)

e. Writing: read over your peer's feedback. Revise and edit "All About Me." (Revisions due tomorrow). You will be typing your second draft this week. Typed story due Friday.

II. Math
a. Complete "Closest To" worksheet #1-5. (Due tomorrow)

III. Other
a. Science: complete #7-10 on purple worksheet. (Due tomorrow)

b. DARE: complete situation #2. (Due Thursday)

c. Test folder: record Wordly Wise #2 Spelling, Vocabulary and Multiplication exams in test folder. Have parents sign folder. (Due Wednesday)

d. Entertainment Book: please turn in order and funds or return the book -- Kanoa and Alyssa.

e. Pink Slips: please complete the assignment and have parent sign the pink slip. (Due tomorrow!)

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Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed your first DARE class today. Don't forget to read another Kid Biz article this weekend and complete the 5 steps. You should have a total of 3 Kid Biz entries by Monday (1 last week, 2 this week).

Also, please show your parents your communication folder. Have a fantastic 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 #3. (Due Monday)

b. Wordly Wise: 1) In your workbook, complete #2E #8-15. In your composition book, write words #8-15 5x each. 2) On folder paper, make corrections to #2E #1-7 and words if you got any problems wrong. Tape in your Wordly Wise workbook. 3) Study for Monday's Spelling and Vocabulary test. (Due Monday)

c. Reading -- SEE #2: 1) Add information and color pictures for your notes. 2) Complete Part I, Part II and color picture for "Yoshi, The Lantern Maker #2" worksheet. (Due Monday)

*d. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles for this week and complete the 5 steps. Record the information on your Kid Biz sheet. (Alyssa -- record it on folder paper: Date, Name of Article, first mutiple choice score, Did you take poll? Yes or No, Math Activity Score? Did you like the article? Explain why.) (Due Monday)

II. Math
a. Complete "Baseball Card" worksheet Steps 1-10 and Assessment sheet (both sides of w/sheet). (Due Monday)

b. Finish "Math Review" corrections on folder paper (pink sheet) -- Jenna and Ryan. (Due Monday)

III. Other
a. Science: complete #7-10 on purple worksheet. You can use calculator. (Due Tuesday)

b. DARE: complete situation #2. (Due Thursday)

c. Self-Portraits: outline and color. (Due Monday)

d. Entertainment Book: turn in order or return book -- Noah, Kanoa, Michelle, Rebecca, Aya, Kylie and Alyssa.

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Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed your first Japanese class today. Just a reminder that Entertainment Book orders & monies are due tomorrow. If you are not planning to purchase or sell the book, please return it to Mrs. Dela Cruz. Also, don't forget that we have P.E. tomorrow! :) These are your assignments:

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

b. Wordly Wise: complete 2E #1-7 in workbook. In your composition book, write words #1-7 5x each. (Due tomorrow) *Spelling and Vocabulary Test on Monday!

c. Reading S-E-E: 1) Review your notes. Finish drawing and coloring pictures in your 3-column notes. 2) Finish steps I and II on S-E-E handout. Also, draw and color a picture for your S-E-E answer. (Due tomorrow)

d. Writing: 1) Finish writing the conclusion for your "All About Me" story. 2) Read over your entire story. Revise and edit your story. (Due tomorrow)

e. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record information on Kid Biz sheet. (Due next week Monday)

f. Literature sharing: complete top of page 14, 15 (all), 16 (top of page). (Due next week Wednesday)

II. Math
a. Pizza Stand Worksheet: Complete steps 8-10. Make corrections to steps 5-7 if you did not receive check marks.

III. Other
a. Science: Finish steps #1-6 on purple worksheet. (Due tomorrow)

b. Social Studies: No homework!

c. Self-Portraits: finish outlining and coloring portrait. (Due Monday)

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Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed our "morning stretch" exercises and math "dance" warm-ups today. Review your multiplication facts because I will be giving you a quiz tomorrow. :) Please finish your social studies essay tonight. These are your assignments:

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

b. Literature sharing: start completing the top of page 14, 15 (entire page), 16 (top of page). (Due next week Wednesday.)

c. Wordly Wise: complete workbook 2C & 2D. In your composition book, write and describe words #8-15. (Due tomorrow)

d. Writing: write the 2nd and 3rd middle paragraphs (hobbies and future goals). Remember to include transitions.

e. Kid Biz: read 2 news articles this week and complete 5 steps. Record results on your Kid Biz sheet. (Due next week Monday).

II. Math
a. Pizza 10-Step problem: complete steps 5-7. If you did not receive checked boxes for steps 1-4, make corrections on your worksheet. (Due tomorrow)

III. Other
a. Social Studies: write essay on "What it Means to be an American." (Due tomorrow)

b. Science: complete worksheet #1-6. (Due Thursday)

c. Self-Portrait: finish drawing portrait.

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Dear Students,
After you finish your assignments, please get a good night's sleep. All of you looked so t-i-r-e-d today! Tomorrow, we will be doing our morning exercises and in the afternoon -- P.E.! :) These are your assignments:

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

b. Literature Sharing folder: start to complete the top of page 14, 15 (entire page -- write down events) and top of page 16 (story summary & what you learned). You will be reading aloud the favorite parts of the book with your parents next weekend.

c. Wordly Wise: complete 2A & 2B in the workbook. In your composition book, write and describe words #1-7 (word, definition, sentence and picture). Make sure you write the definition in your own words. Underline the vocabulary word in the sentence. (Due tomorrow)

d. Writing: begin writing the first draft on the project sheet. Create a title (No "All About Me" title), lead -- first paragraph (you can improve the one you wrote earlier) and transition, and middle paragraph (about your family background) and transition. (Due tomorrow)

II. Math
a. Pizza Stand: complete the steps 1-4. (Due tomorrow)

III. Other
a. Science: complete the top part of the handout. You do not have to do the graph part. (Due tomorrow.)

b. Social Studies: write an essay on "What It Means to be an American" (back side of Essential Question handout). (Due Wednesday)

c. Entertainment book: order and monies due Thursday. (If you do not plan on purchasing or selling the book, please return the book to Mrs. D.C.)

d. Pink Slips: please complete work, record incomplete in homework folder under week #3 and get pink slip signed -- Aya, Breann, Logan, Michelle, Ryan and Noah.

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Dear Students,
Hurray it is F-R-I-D-A-Y! I hope you enjoyed your second week in school. Thank you for working hard and putting in 100%
E-F-F-O-R-T! The following JPO's will be on duty next week -- Grace, Vamika, Kenneth, Zoe and Diana. Please meet at the JPO room by 7:30 a.m.

Over the weekend, have your parents sign your test folder and reading record/homework folder. Have a fantastic weekend! :)

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record/Homework folder: read 30 minutes daily. Total pages read on Sunday and have parents initial the total. Have a parent sign the homework folder page for week #2. (Due Monday)

b. Kid Biz: you can click on the Kid Biz link (on the blog) or go to www.kidbiz3000.com site. Type in: user name is your first name.last name and the password is your library number. Read 1 news article and complete 5 steps. Record all information on your Kid Biz sheet in your reading record. (Due Monday) *Noah I changed your password so it is your library number. :)

c. Writing -- All About Me: complete section I -- write 2 different leads (beginnings of your All About Me story) and create titles for your leads. (Due Monday)

II. Math
a. Complete Math Assessment and Math Review (the back side) worksheet. For the Math Review, make sure you show all work, label all numbers and write your answer in a complete sentence. (Due Monday)

III. Other
a. Social Studies: finish final colored drawing on the white construction paper. Write a caption explaining what your picture shows. (Due Monday).

b. Science: finish top part of handout. (You do not have to complete the graphing part). (Due Tuesday)

c. Communication folder, signed 5th grade homework policy (white paper) and signed test folder due Monday!

d. Scholastic book orders due Monday!

*If you brought your All About Me self-portrait home, please finish drawing and coloring your name. Bring poster back to school on Monday.

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Dear Students,
Wow! This week has really gone by quickly. Please remember what Mr. Carganilla shared this morning when he went over school expectations, behavior and Chapter 19. After school, if you are waiting for your parent to pick you up, please wait in the tented area near the MPB. DO NOT wait in the stairwell near the library and office.

Tonight, finish the prewriting section for your All About Me project. Use d-e-s-c-r-i-p-t-i-v-e details. For the conclusion, share some of your ideas on how you plan to end the story. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: on folder paper, make corrections to 1E #8-15 workbook questions. You can use the same folder paper you wrote your corrections on for 1E #1-7. Also, make corrections to words #8-15 written 5x each (if you spelled the words incorrectly). (Due tomorrow)
c. Writing: complete All About Me prewriting sections II-V. Share details and information. You can use "bullets" or short sentences when writing your information. (Due tmorrow)

II. Math
a. Complete Anno's Magic Seeds #3 worksheet. (Due tomorrow)

III. Other
a. Social Studies: Use the feedback you received from your peers to make improvements to your picture and caption. Draw and color final symbol or picture on the white construction paper I gave you today. Don't forget to color the background and write a caption below the picture. Write your name and student number on the back side of the paper. (Due Monday)
b. Show parents communication folder and 5th Grade Homework Policy. Have a parents review and sign the form. Please return completed form and communication folder by Monday.
c. Pink Slips: please complete assignment and have a parent sign pink slip form -- Kaimana, Noah, Logan, Vamika, Rovi and Mara.
d. Scholastic book orders due Monday!

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Dear Students,
S-t-u-d-y for tomorrow's Wordly Wise Lesson 1 Exam. Your test will be on spelling and vocabulary. For the spelling test, I will be telling you the definition, you will be writing the word. Please review the lessons you completed this week.

For those students who turned in their JPO permission forms, Mr. Ishihara will have JPO training after your early lunch. You will leave for lunch at 11:40 a.m.

Tomorrow, we will be having a gallery walk during Social Studies. You will have a chance to see everyone's drawings. We will also have P.E. in the afternoon. :)

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: 1) Make corrections to last night's homework -- Wordly Wise 1E #1-7 and writing words 1-7 5x each if you got any of the problems wrong. You can make the corrections in your composition book or on folder paper. Tape the folder paper in your Wordly Wise book. 2) Complete Lesson 1E #8-15 questions in your workbook. In your composition book, write words #8-15 5x each. The title in your composition book is Wordly Wise Lesson #1 Words #8-15 5x each. 3) Study for tomorrow's spelling and vocabulary exam.

II. Math
a. On folder paper, make corrections to Esio Trot #2 handout. Remember to show all work, label all numbers and write your answer in a complete sentence.

III. Other
a. Scholastic book orders due Monday!
b. JPO permission form due Friday!

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Dear Students,
When you work on your homework, check your planner to make sure that you have finished the entire assignment. Put a check mark next to the assignment after you have completed it. For those students who received a "pink" slip today, please finish the assignment, show your parents the completed work and have one of your parents sign the slip. The signed "pink" slip and assignment will be due tomorrow morning.

Boys, if you are interested in joining Boy Scouts, please give your parents the flyer I passed out today. The informational meeting is tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. in the Hokulani Library. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading Record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Wordly Wise: complete Lesson 1E #1-7 questions in your workbook. In your composition book, write at the top of the page -- Wordly Wise Lesson #1 Words #1-7. Write the first 7 words on page 1 five times each. (Due tomorrow!)

II. Math
a. Anno's Magic Seeds Worksheet #3. Complete questions by showing all work and labelling all numbers. Use your notes to help you solve the problem. (Due tomorrow!)

III. Other
a. Science: finish meter tape (Due tomorrow)
b. Social Studies: Draw a colored picture or scene that shows "What it means to be an American." Think of a symbol that comes to mind when you think about America. What are some of the advantages of living in America? Write a caption below the picture explaining what the picture show. (Due tomorrow)
c. Pink Slips: complete work and get pink slip signed -- Kaimana, Noah, Mara, Michelle, Jared, Alyssa, Ryan and Logan.
c. Scholastic book order and money due Monday.

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Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed playing Social Studies Jeopardy today. We will continue our game on Wednesday. If you received a pink slip or forgot to get a section of your reading record signed, please do so tonight. Also, make sure you have put your Organizational binder cover into your binder.

Beginning tomorrow, the kindergarten students will need help walking to their classrooms. If you are able to help us, we will meet at 7:30 a.m. in the drop off area (parking lot) this week and next week. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. :)

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Reading: complete Part I and II on Little Mole Activity #2 worksheet. Using the criteria as your guide, write your S-E-E response and draw a colored picture on the back of paper. (Due tomorrow!)
c. Wordly Wise: complete 1C & 1D. Write and describe words #8-15. Label the title in your composition book as Wordly Wise Lesson #1 #8-15. Write today's date in the upper right hand corner of page.

II. Math
a. Anno's Magic Seeds: answer questions showing all work on worksheet. Label all numbers.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: draw a colored symbol or scene showing what it means to be an American. Include a caption (words) that explains what the picture is showing. Due Wednesday.
b. Science: if you did not finish your meter tape, please make sure it is completed by Wednesday.
c. Reading Record/homework folder: have parents initial total pages read or sign the homework folder for week #1 -- Ryan (both reading record and homework folder), Kanoa, Mara, Michelle, and Kaimana.

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Dear Students,
What a fantastic week we had! I really enjoyed hearing your S-E-E Little Mole presentations. Get ready for a new response question on Monday. Also, remember to show your parents your reading record/homework folder over the weekend for their initial and signature. Have a great weekend! These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Read for 30 minutes and record pages read. On Sunday, total pages read. Have parents initial total pages read and sign the homework page for week #1. Due Monday.
b. Wordly Wise: 1A and 1B. Write and describe words #1-7 in your composition book. Follow the written directions I gave you that you glued in your composition book. If you have any questions, type a message in the comment section of this blog.

II. Math
a. Esio Trot homework #1: make corrections to the homework assignment I returned to you today (if it had a post it on it). Due Monday.

III. Other
a. Organizational binder cover: Due Monday!
b. Communication folder: show parents forms and return folder on Monday.

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Dear Students,
I am looking forward to seeing your S-E-E responses for the Little Mole story. I will give you additional time to finish and practice for your presentations. Remember, make it f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s! Also, remember to show your parents your communication folder, it has your Hawaii Assessment results in Reading, Math and Science.

For those students who logged onto Kid Biz, I will be checking on the status of the level set tests. Meanwhile, you can read and complete the 5 steps for 1-2 of the stories featured this week. Please write down your first score and title of the article in your student planner. Tomorrow, I will pass out the Kid Biz sheets for you to write down your first score and information. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. I will be collecting your records tomorrow and you will be receiving either a 100% or star stamp on the homework folder. :)
b. The Little Mole Activity #1 handout: complete Part II of the handout by underlining your response. You can make revisions and additions to your response. Make sure your picture is colored. I will be collecting the handout tomorrow after your group finishes your poster.

II. Math
a. Esio Trot: complete questions #1-7 on handout.

III. Other
a. Finish typing Organizational Binder.
b. Show parents communication folder. Due by or before Monday.
c. Parent Survey: have parents complete and return by Monday -- Jenna and Mara.

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Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed learning about Mr. Hoppy and Alfie today in math. I look forward to seeing your S-E-E responses for the Little Mole story. Also, don't forget that we will be having P.E. tomorrow so wear covered shoes. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Reading: Complete Part I of Little Mole Activity #1 handout. Write your answer using the S-E-E format on the second page. Draw 2 colored pictures for each of the examples given as evidence your S-E-E response on the back of your handout. Due tomorrow!
c. Kid Biz: if you have a computer at home, take the Level Set test (first test) when you go on Kid Biz. Please finish test by next week Monday.

II. Math
a. On folder paper, answer Esio Trot questions:
1) How many trips would Mr. Hoppy make if he carries 10 tortoises at a time? 15 tortoises at a time? Show all calculations, circle your answer and write your answer in a complete sentence.

2) create a table showing tortoise, week, and weight for 8 weeks.

III. Other
a. P.E. tomorrow!
b. Organizational Binder: type cover by next week Monday.
c. Statement of Care: have parents sign and return tomorrow -- Logan, Kaua, Mara.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Thank you for working hard today on your math assessment test. You did a fantastic job introducing your parnter today. :) Tomorrow, we will be having math in the morning and reading in the middle block. Please make sure you complete the following assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read.
b. Literature Sharing folder: complete reading survey on pages 1 and 2. On page 14, for "Title 1", write the title of the book (you are reading), author and total pages of the book. (Due tomorrow)

II. Other
a. Communication folder and parent forms: have parents sign "Statement of Care" (yellow form you filled out today), Emergency card, Field Trip form (blue), MVA Questionnaire (orange) and Video Release form.
Students that need to turn in forms:
Emergency Card: Vamika, Kaua
Field Trip form: Vamika
MVA Questionnaire: Vamika, Jared
Video Release: Vamika, Zoe, Grace, Kaua, Rebecca, Miyuu, Kanoa, Kenneth

b. Cover your Science and Write Source book. (Due tomorrow)

c. Organizational Binder cover: type out your cover following the format I showed you today. "your name's Organizational Binder", picture(s), Hokulani Elementary School, Grade 5 Room C-5 and 2010-2011. (Due next week Monday).

First Day of School

Dear Students,
Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your first day at school. Get ready for an exciting and fun-filled year. :)

I will be posting your daily assignments on this weblog page. If you have a question, click on the words "comments" and type your message. Don't forget to write Dear Mrs. Dela Cruz (in the beginning of your message) and end with your name. I will review all messages before I post them on the blog. So, if you don't see your message after you have pressed the "post comment" button, don't worry. It will show up on my blog after I have answered your question at 7:30 p.m.

After 7:30 p.m., press the comment section to see my response. :)

These are your assignments for today:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading Log: read a minimum of 30 minutes and record the amount of pages read for Monday. Write the title of the book and "week" August 2. At the end of the week, total pages read. Have a parent initial the total pages read and sign the homework folder page.

II. Other
a. Communication folder: give parents your folder and share which documents need to be filled out. Have your parents complete the following documents and return it in your communication folder on Wednesday August 4th:
•Emergency Card
•MVA Questionnaire (orange)
•Field Trip Permission Form (blue form)
•Student Publication/Video Release Form
•Application for Free Meals (if applicable)

b. Cover Math and Social Studies textbooks. Due tomorrow.