An Incredible Year :)

Dear Students,
Thank you for making this year a memorable one. I am proud of the person you have become. Over the summer, enjoy your special time with family and friends. As you embark on your next adventure, remember that your family and I believe in you. Continue to work hard and make all of your dreams come true!

All My Love,
Mrs. D.C. :)

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Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed the 100% pizza party and the Kid Biz Reward Ice Cream Party today. Tomorrow will be your last day in fifth grade. Students who shared their organizational binders on time will be having their malassadas at first recess.

Please return all performance clothing tomorrow. After lunch, we will be watching the remainder of the movie "Despicable Me." The last block we will be having P.E. Please wear covered shoes.

This is your last homework assignment:
I. Return all borrowed performance clothing.

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Dear Students,
You did an outstanding job on your Aloha Assembly performance. We are very proud of all of your hard work and effort. Today, please give your parents the borrowed performance clothing that needs to washed. The clothing will be due on Thursday.

If you are donating or sewing a lei for memorial day, bring it to school in the morning and drop it off at the office. Voting for next year's student council will be conducted in the computer room before school and during first recess. Fifth graders are allowed to vote this year.

These are your assignments:
I. Borrowed performance clothing. Return it washed and folded by Thursday. Jared bring your borrowed clothing to school tomorrow.

II. Bring all library books and Mrs. D.C.'s library books to school.

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Dear Students,
You did a fantastic job performing at today's Aloha Assembly for the school. Tomorrow, is the really b-i-g show. You will be performing for your parents. Remember to have smile and do your best!

After the assembly, we will be having Tribe #2 share their Bare books. Tribe #1 and #4 will be sharing during and after lunch. We have ordered bento lunches for the fifth graders. :)

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Bare book: rehearse the story you will be presenting. Tribe #2, #1, #4 will be presenting tomorrow.

II. Other
a. GLO and grade assessment: complete form. Also fill out the fourth quarter and year grade. Due tomorrow.

b. Social Studies Post Assessment sheet: groups that presented today, complete form and return it tomorrow.

c. Bring to school and return: all school and Mrs. D.C.'s library books, textbooks, clipboards, and dictionaries.

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Dear Students,
Over the weekend, please share your Organizational binder with a parent. Have your parent complete the top part of the white comment form and you will be completing the bottom part of the form. Also, have your reading record/homework folder signed for the last time (week #9).

On Monday, your Aloha Assembly performance for the school will be at 1:00 p.m. We will be rehearsing in the morning. If you are in the "We Go Gogether" dance, please bring a colorful shirt to wear. Bring all of your performance clothing (including the white t-shirt) on Monday. Make sure it is washed, ironed and on a hanger.

Also, if you have any library books, bring them to school on Monday. Otherwise you will be receiving a bill.

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: Record total pages read up to Thursday night since you returned all of your library books on Friday. Have a parent initial pages read and sign homework folder for week #9.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #33-36 will be due Monday.

c. Bare book: rehearse the story you will be presenting. Tribe #2, #1, #4 will be presenting on Tuesday.

II. Math
a. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: rehearse your speaking parts. Vinceness and the West, Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris will be presenting on Monday.

b. Organizational Binder: Please share your work samples over the weekend. Have a parent complete the top portion of the comment form and you will be filling the bottom portion of the form. Completed form due Monday.

You don't have to bring back your Organizational binder to school on Monday since this is your last sharing. But please bring your Barebook back to school so I can attach your final writing grade. :)

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Dear Students,
Hurray! You finished the L-A-S-T Hawaii State Assessment! Thank you for giving 100% effort. Tomorrow we will celebrate when we go to the Ice Palace. Please wear covered shoes, warm clothing and bring a jacket. You can bring your own home lunch or bring $10.00 to purchase lunch there.

In the afternoon, we will be having Social Studies and bare book presentations. So, please rehearse your speaking parts tonight. Please have your parents wash all performance clothing. Bring it back to school washed, ironed and on a hanger by Monday.

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Please return all library books on tomorrow.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #33-36 will be due next week Monday.

c. Bare book: rehearse the story you will be presenting. Tribe #2 will be presenting tomorrow.

II. Math
a. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: rehearse your speaking parts. Vinceness and the West, Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris will present tomorrow.

b. Math Self-Assessment sheets: complete the form and mark the evidence.

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Dear Students,
I was especially proud of the effort on today's Math Terra Nova. We have only 1 assessment left tomorrow -- the Reading Terra Nova. Do your very B-E-S-T!

We will have Aloha Assembly Dress rehearsal tomorrow morning from 8:15-11:00. Please bring a water bottle. Boys, if you received a white t-shirt from Mrs. Kaneshiro today, make sure you bring it to school tomorrow. You are borrowing it for the Aloha Assembly. You will need it tomorrow for the dress rehearsal.

Also, if anyone would like to share their Bare Book story or essay tomorrow (even if your group is not scheduled to share yet), you are more than welcome to. We will have time after the Reading Terra Nova test. :)

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Please return all library books on Friday.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #33-36 will be due next week Monday.

c. Bare book: rehearse the story you will be presenting. Tribe #2 will present on Friday.

II. Math
a. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: rehearse your speaking parts. Vinceness and the West, Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris will present on Friday. If your group presented, complete the Group Post Assessment sheet. Due tomorrow.

b. Reading and Writing Self-Assessment sheets: complete both forms and mark the evidence. If I have your Bare Book, you can mark the evidence with post-its tomorrow. Forms due tomorrow.

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Dear Students,
It was wonderful seeing familiar faces at McTeacher's Night yesterday. Thank you for coming. I really appreciated your support! Today, work on your Literature Sharing, All About the Author story and your Social Studies research.

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. This month's genre is free choice so read a book that really interests you!

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #29-32 will be due next week Monday.

c. Writing: begin writing your All About the Author story. Create an interesting lead and title for your story. Draw a colored self-portrait. Type the Table of Contents for your Bare Book. Due Friday May 13th.

d. Literature Sharing: complete pages 40-41 (top of 41) on the book you are reading now. Over the weekend, you will be reading aloud one of the stories from you Bare Book. Pages 40-41 will be due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) make corrections to TB 450 Sets A, B, C, D, E (evens), WB 113 #1-10 (all) and your Math Geometry Test. 2) Get test signed. 3) Complete 61 #1-15 (all). Show your work. *If you are taking tomorrow's Geometry retest, review and study for test.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete TB pg. 600 (all).

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: finish your power point slide show. You will be printing a hard copy of your slide show and will save a copy on Mrs. D.C.'s USB drive. Due this Friday.

b. Borrowed Performance Clothing: wash and iron it. Return it to school on Friday May 13th.

c. Thank you letters: type 2 letters -- one to Mrs. Lezy and the other to your parents. Be specific when you write what you appreciate and are thankful for. Also, draw a picture of the things Mrs. Lezy has done in our classroom at the bottom of the letter. Due tomorrow.

d. Book Orders due Friday.

e. Japanese: letter to Sensei due Monday.

f. Test folder: due Friday.

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Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed DARE Day. Tomorrow, you will be taking the Math Terra Nova first thing in the morning. Get a good night's rest and eat a light breakfast tomorrow morning. Also, boys if you have a plain white t-shirt, bring in to school tomorrow. If you don't have one, Mrs. Kaneshiro and I may be able to let you borrow one for the assembly. We need to check how many white shirts we have.

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Return all library books by this week Friday.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #33-36 will be due next week Monday.

c. Bare book: Rehearse reading aloud as you hold your book. Tribe #5 and #3 will be sharing their stories or essays tomorrow morning.

II. Math
a. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: rehearse your speaking parts. Oral presentations on Trenton and Princeton and Battle of Saratoga will be tomorrow.

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Dear Students,
Great job today rehearsing for your upcoming Aloha Assembly rehearsal. Tomorrow, we will be going to DARE day. You will need to wear covered shoes, bring a jacket and home lunch w/a drink. Also, we will also begin Bare Book and Social Studies presentations in the morning and afternoon. These are your assignments:

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. Entries #33-36 will be due next week Monday.

c. Bare book: Rehearse reading aloud as you hold your book. Tribe #5 will be sharing their stories or essays tomorrow morning. They will pick which tribe will be sharing on Wednesday.

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

b. Mrs. K: No homework!

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: rehearse your speaking parts. Oral presentations begin on Tuesday. Paul Revere's Ride, Lexington and Concord and Declaration of Independence will be going tomorrow.

b. Aloha Assembly. Please bring in your clothing. School dress rehearsal is next week Monday. (Vamika and Kaimana)

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Dear Students,
Thank you for putting 100% effort on today's HSA Reading World Series. And, thank you for making it a special day for Mrs. Lezy and for helping me celebrate my birthday. :)

Over the weekend, please read aloud one of your favorite stories or essays from your Bare Book to a parent. Kanoa and Kaua, read aloud a favorite part of the book you are reading to a parent. Have your parent complete the bottom of page 41.

Practice reading aloud that same story or essay for next week's Bare Book story hour. Also, for Social Studies, practice your speaking parts. Oral presentations for the Bare book and Social Studies begin on Tuesday May 17th. Also, bring a water bottle on Monday. We have Aloha Assembly rehearsal all day.

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

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #29-32 will be due next week Monday.

c. Literature Sharing: 1) Read aloud dedication page and one of your favorite stories or essays from your Bare Book to a parent. 2) Have your parent complete the bottom of page 41. 3) Rehearse the story or essay that you will be reading aloud to the class. Bottom of page 41 due Monday. Oral presentations for Bare Book begins on Tuesday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) make corrections to WB pg. 61 #1-15 (all). 2) Complete WB pg. 17 #1-10 (all) and WB pg. 18 #1-9 (all).

b. Mrs. K: No homework!

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: rehearse your speaking parts. Presentations begin on Tuesday.

b. Aloha Assembly clothing due Monday. Boys bring in your long black pants and white long-sleeved collared shirt. Girls bring in your camisole top and slip. Also, hair items in a plastic bag.

c. Japanese: letter to Sensei due Monday.

d. Communication folder due Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
It was wonderful seeing familiar faces at McTeacher's Night yesterday. Thank you for coming. I really appreciated your support! Today, work on your Literature Sharing, All About the Author story and your Social Studies research.

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. This month's genre is free choice so read a book that really interests you!

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #29-32 will be due next week Monday.

c. Writing: begin writing your All About the Author story. Create an interesting lead and title for your story. Draw a colored self-portrait. Type the Table of Contents for your Bare Book. Due Friday May 13th.

d. Literature Sharing: complete pages 40-41 (top of 41) on the book you are reading now. Over the weekend, you will be reading aloud one of the stories from you Bare Book. Pages 40-41 will be due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) make corrections to TB 450 Sets A, B, C, D, E (evens), WB 113 #1-10 (all) and your Math Geometry Test. 2) Get test signed. 3) Complete 61 #1-15 (all). Show your work. *If you are taking tomorrow's Geometry retest, review and study for test.

b. Mrs. K: 1) No homework!

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: finish your power point slide show. Due this Friday.

b. Borrowed Performance Clothing: wash and iron it. Return it to school on Friday May 13th.

c. Thank you letters: type 2 letters -- one to Mrs. Lezy and the other to your parents. Be specific when you write what you appreciate and are thankful for. Also, draw a picture of the things Mrs. Lezy has done in our classroom at the bottom of the letter. Due tomorrow.

d. Book Orders due Friday.

e. Japanese: letter to Sensei due Monday.

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Dear Students,
I was really proud of the effort you put into today's Math HSA World Series. Mostly everyone made gains since their last test. Game 2 for the Reading HSA is on Friday. Today, please work on your All About the Author story, Literature Sharing (pages 40-41) and your Social Studies power point.

These are your assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. This month's genre is free choice so read a book that really interests you!

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #29-32 will be due next week Monday.

c. Writing: begin writing your All About the Author story. Create an interesting lead and title for your story. Draw a colored self-portrait. Type the Table of Contents for your Bare Book. Due Friday May 13th.

d. Literature Sharing: complete pages 40-41 (top of 41) on the book you are reading now. Over the weekend, you will be reading aloud one of the stories from you Bare Book. Pages 40-41 will be due this week Thursday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) make corrections to WB 108 and WB 109. 2) complete TB 450 Sets A, B, C, D, E (evens) and WB 113 #1-10 (all).

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete WB pg. 146 (all).

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: finish your power point slide show. Due this Friday.

b. Borrowed Performance Clothing: wash and iron it. Return it to school on Friday May 13th.

c. Thank you letters: type 2 letters -- one to Mrs. Lezy and the other to your parents. Be specific when you write what you appreciate and are thankful for. Also, draw a picture of the things Mrs. Lezy has done in our classroom at the bottom of the letter. Due this week Thursday.

d. Book Orders due Friday.

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Dear Students,
Brendy and Kaimana, sorry that I was not able to respond to your blog questions last night. We were celebrating Mother's Day in the evening.

Tomorrow is game one of the HSA World Series. You will be taking the Math Hawaii State Assessment first thing in the morning. Please get a good night's rest and eat a light breakfast tomorrow morning. Remember to do you B-E-S-T. Have confidence in your skills and abilities. I believe in Y-O-U! :)

These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. This month's genre is free choice so read a book that really interests you!

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #29-32 will be due next week Monday.

c. Writing: begin writing your All About the Author story. Create an interesting lead and title for your story. Draw a colored self-portrait. Type the Table of Contents for your Bare Book. Due Friday May 13th.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) make corrections to WB 108 and WB 109. 2) complete TB 450 Sets A, B, C, D, E (evens) and WB 113 #1-10 (all). 3) Study for tomorrow's Geometry Test.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete WB pg. 146 (all).

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: finish your power point slide show. Due this Friday.

b. Borrowed Performance Clothing: wash and iron it. Return it to school on Friday May 13th.

c. Thank you letters: type 2 letters -- one to Mrs. Lezy and the other to your parents. Be specific when you write what you appreciate and are thankful for. Also, draw a picture of the things Mrs. Lezy has done in our classroom at the bottom of the letter. Due this week Thursday.

d. Book Orders due Friday.

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Dear Students,
Wow! What an incredible performance. Everyone did a fantastic job. We are all very proud of you! This Sunday is Mother's Day. Please tell your mom how much you love and appreciate her. Enjoy your weekend! :)

Also, please check you Kid Biz mailbox. I awarded points for your story summary about the super ferry news article. I will be including your Kid Biz grade towards your fourth quarter reading grade. Do your B-E-S-T! These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. This month's genre is free choice so read a book that really interests you! Have a parent initial total pages read for week #7 and sign your homework folder.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #25-28 will be due on Monday.

c. Writing: begin writing All About the Author (if you took the project sheet). If you do not have it, begin writing it on Monday. Typed story, self-portrait (you will have to draw and color another one) and typed Table of Contents due Friday May 13th.

II. Math
a. Ms. D.C. 1) correct WB 107 #1-10 (all) and TB 436 #6-26 (evens). 2) complete WB 108 #1-12 (all), WB 109 #1-12 (all).

b. Mrs. K: 1) TB 543 (all) and Worksheet due Monday.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: work on your power point, skit or jeopardy. All of this will be due Friday May 13th.

b. Japanese: ? Please let me know what the homework is. :)

c. Communication folder and Test folder: return communication folder and signed test folder on Monday.

d. Borrowed Performance Clothing (boys -- sash, girls -- blouse, kikepa) Return washed and ironed borrowed clothing by Friday May 13th.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow is our really big s-h-o-w! Do your best at tomorrow's May Day performance. Remember to smile and have fun! This performance is dedicated to your parents and family. Instead of having one performance on Kanewai field we will be having 2 performances in the MPB. The first one will be at 9:00 a.m. and the second one at 10:30 a.m. Please inform your parents of the time and location changes. Friday morning, check-in first. Girls go to C6 and boys to C5.

Please show your parents your communication folder today. Just a reminder that your final Taxation essay w/picture and your Social Studies research are due tomorrow. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record/homework folder: read free choice book for 30 minutes and record pages read.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #25-28 due next week Monday.

c. Writing: revise and type final taxation essay (which is in your test folder). Draw colored pictures showing 2 main reasons why the colonists were upset with colonial taxation system. Revised and typed story, illustration and original essay w/grade due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to WB 107 #1-10 (all) and TB pg. 436 #6-26 (evens). 2) complete WB 108 #1-12 (all) and WB 109 #1-12 (all).

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete TB pg. 543 (all) and Worksheet due Monday.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment.

III. Other
a. Japanese: 1) Study for tomorrow's Quiz #28 on sports related words (8 words). 2) Finish today's worksheet questions #5-10. Due this week Friday.

b. Social Studies: 1) complete research questions and create bibliography page. Due tomorrow.

c. Communication folder and test folder: show it to parents. Get test folder signed. Test folder due Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,

Bring back your washed and ironed performance clothing on a hanger tomorrow morning. Label the hanger with your name. Also, Dare Day and Ice Palace permission forms and money will be due tomorrow.

Today, finish typing your final Taxation essay and your Social Studies research. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record/homework folder: read free choice book for 30 minutes and record pages read.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #25-28 due next week Monday.

c. Writing: revise and type final taxation essay (which is in your test folder). Draw colored pictures showing 2 main reasons why the colonists were upset with colonial taxation system. Revised and typed story, illustration and original essay w/grade due Friday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to TB pg. 433 #1-13 (all) and WB pg. 106 #1-16 (all). 2) complete WB 107 #1-10 (all) and TB pg. 436 #6-26 (evens). For TB 436 #18-24, you need to show your work.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete TB pg. 542 all and WB pg. 131 (all).

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment.

III. Other
a. May Day Performance clothing: iron and washed clothing due tomorrow. Please bring clothes on a hanger that is labelled with your name.

b. Japanese: 1) Study for Friday's Quiz #28 on sports related words (8 words). 2) Finish today's worksheet questions #5-10. Due this week Friday.

c. Social Studies: 1) complete research questions and create bibliography page. Due Friday.

d. Field trip form and monies due tomorrow. Students that need to turn it in: Logan, Kennan, Rovi, Jenna, Brendy, and Kaua.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please have your parents wash and iron all performance clothing. Bring it back to school on a hanger on THURSDAY. Please study for tomorrow's Japanese exam, work on revising your Taxation essay and your social studies research. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record/homework folder: read free choice book for 30 minutes and record pages read.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #25-28 due next week Monday.

c. Writing: revise and type final taxation essay (which is in your test folder). Draw colored pictures showing 2 main reasons why the colonists were upset with colonial taxation system. Revised and typed story, illustration and original essay w/grade due Friday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to WB 104 and WB 105. 2) complete TB pg. 433 #1-13 (all) and WB pg. 106 #1-16 (all).

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete TB pg. 538 #16-36 (all). 2) Converting liquids worksheet due tomorrow.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Japanese: finish 4 questions on page 2. Study for test -- family (Kazoku). All ten words pg. 2.

b. Social Studies: 1) complete research questions and create bibliography page. Due Friday.

c. Performance Clothing: please wash and iron clothing. Bring it back to school on a hanger on Thursday.

d. Field trip form and monies due Thursday. Students that need to turn in: Logan, Kennan, Seika, Rovi, Jenna, Erin, Brendy, Michelle and Kaua.

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Dear Students,

You looked f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s at today's May Day dress rehearsal. Tomorrow we will be having dress rehearsal with the entire school. Please bring a water bottle and wear sunscreen. We will be rehearsing the entire May Day program from 8:15 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Today, please work on your Social Studies research and revising your taxation essay. Please read my comments and follow the criteria sheet. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Genre is Free Choice!

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #25-28 due next week Monday.

c. Writing: begin revising your Taxation essay. This is in your test folder. Create a colored illustration showing the 2 main reasons colonists were upset with the colonial tax system. Due on Friday. Please start early. We have many May Day practices this week and will have limited time in class to work on this assignment.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) make corrections to WB pg. 104 #1-5 and WB pg. 105 #3-8. 2) complete WB 104 #6-12 (all) and WB 105 #1-12 (all). #9-10, draw angle on folder paper.

b. Mrs. K: 1) Converting liquids w/sheet due next week Wednesday. 2) complete WB pg. 130 (all), TB pg. 537 #2-14 (all).

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: Begin research. Complete research questions on project sheet. You will have to do most of the research at home due to the May Day rehearsals. Completed research and bibliography information due on Friday May 6th.

b. Science: 1) Complete TB pg. 597 #10-20 (all). 2) Finish letter to Mr. Bradley due tomorrow.

c. Japanese: finish 4 questions on page 2. Study for Wednesday's test -- family (Kazoku). All ten words on page 2.

d. Field trip permission forms and monies due Thursday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
On Sunday night, I will not be able to answer your blog questions. I have a dinner to attend. I will try to check the blog in the afternoon. Make sure you have read aloud favorite parts of your Realistic fiction book to a parent. And have a parent complete the bottom of page 33.

On Monday, we have will a dress rehearsal in the afternoon from 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Please bring a water bottle and wear sunscreen.

These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #21-24 due on Monday.

c. Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite part of your realistic fiction book to a parent. Have parent complete bottom of pg. 33. Due Monday.

d. Writing: begin revising your Taxation essay. This is in your test folder. Create a colored illustration showing the 2 main reasons colonists were upset with the colonial tax system. Due next week Friday. (Please start early. We have many May Day practices next week and will have limited time in class to work on this assignment)

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) make corrections to Surface Area and Volume test. Get test signed. 2) complete WB pg. 104 #1-5 and WB pg. 105 #3-8. For #3-8, just label the angle (obtuse, acute or right). On Monday, I will show you how to measure the angles with a protractor.

b. Mrs. K: 1) How Full is it worksheet due Monday. 2) Converting liquids w/sheet due next week Wednesday.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: Begin research. Complete research questions on project sheet. You will have to do alot of the research at home due to the May Day rehearsals we have next week and May Day. Completed research and bibliography information due next week Friday May 6th.

b. Science: complete Math TB page 597 #10-20 (all). Due Monday.

c. Japanese: finish 4 questions on page 2. Study for test -- family (Kazoku). All ten words on page 2.

d. Communication folder: please show it to parents and return folder by Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tonight, I will not be able to respond to your email questions. Mr. Dela Cruz's cousin is coming in from Kauai and will be staying with us.

We will have May Day rehearsal in the morning tomorrow. Please bring a water bottle to school and wear sunscreen.

Show your parents your communication folder. It has important field trip forms and May Day information. Today, please finish your Cause and Effect essay. Also, tomorrow is the deadline for Aloha Assembly lei money (for non-May Day court students) and Scholastic book orders. These are today's assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. May's genre is free choice.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. If you did not finish today's news article, please complete it at home. Entries #21-24 due next week Monday.

c. Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite part of your realistic fiction book to a parent. Have parent complete bottom of pg. 33. Due Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) make corrections to TB pg. 600 Sets A, B, C, D (all).

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete converting liquids worksheet. 2) make corrections to your Math Review surface area and volume worksheet on folder paper.

III. Other
a. Communication folder: please show it to parents and return folder by Monday.

b. Social Studies: read Revolutionary war events. Number your choices from #1-5. You will be selecting your group event tomorrow.

c. Aloha Assembly lei money (for non-May Day Court students) due tomorrow. $40.00 Make checks payable to Lynne Minamishin. Students that need to submit payment are: Kennan, Kanoa, Justin, Diana, Breann, Jenna, Alyssa, Michelle.

d. Scholastic book orders due tomorrow.

e. Japanese: finish 4 questions on page 2. Study for test --- family (Kazoku). All 10 words pg. 2.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
We won't have May Day rehearsal in the morning tomorrow. Tonight, please show your parents your test folder and get it signed. These are today's 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. If you did not finish today's news article, please complete it at home. Entries #21-24 due next week Monday.

c. Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite part of book to a parent. Have parent complete bottom of pg. 33. Due Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) make corrections to S. area and Volume w/sheet. 2) Complete TB pg. 600 Sets A, B, C, D (all). Show all work and label. 3) Study for tomorrow's exam.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete IHOP worksheet. 2) Complete Surface Area & Volume worksheet given by Mrs. D.C. (*Aya, I will give you both of these handouts tomorrow. You can turn it in on Friday.)

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Science: complete thank you letter to Iolani students. Draw colored picture. Due tomorrow.

b. Signed Test folder due tomorrow.

c. Japanese: 1) finish 4 questions on page 2. 2) Study for test: Family (kazoku) -- all 10 words pg. 2)

d. Aloha Assembly Lei money $40 for non-May Day Court students due Friday. Checks should be made payable to Lynne Minamishin.

e. Last Scholastic Book order. Due Friday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I have already read a-l-l of your thought questions. I was really pleased with the quality and time you put into your responses. Points ranged from 5-10. Top responses received 20, yes 2-0 points! Several of you completed 2-3 news articles today. B-R-A-V-O! Keep up the great work! :)

These are today's 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. If you did not finish today's news article, please complete it at home. Entries #21-24 due next week Monday.

c. Literature Sharing folder: complete pages 31-33 (top of 33) due tomorrow.

d. Reading questions: complete questions and S-E-E response for "Eye Popping Statistics" article. Draw colored picture for S-E-E. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) complete Surface area and Volume handout. Show all work and label your answers. 2) Review your notes. Test on Thursday.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete TB pg. 533 #10-24 (all).

III. Other
a. Japanese: 1) Study for tomorrow's quiz on July-December (meaning only). 2) Finish school event worksheet.

b. Test folder: show parents and get it signed. Due Thursday.

c. Aloha Assembly Lei Money: students who are not on May Day court, please turn in monies by Friday. Checks should be made out to Lynne Minamishin.

d. Scholastic Book order: turn in form and monies by this week Friday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend with your family. Tomorrow, please bring a water bottle to school in case of humid weather. We will have a short May Day practice (walking on and off) from 8:45 a.m.-9:15 a.m. Diana and Erin, you will be having picture taking in the computer room for speech festival participants during first recess.

Make sure you have finished typing your Harris Burdick, Riddle and Cinquain poems. Begin revising your Cause and Effect essay. This revised and typed essay will be due this week Friday.

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

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #17-20 due tomorrow.

c. Writing: finish revising and typing final Harris Burdick, Riddle and Cinquain poems. Finish colored illustrations. These final writing pieces, the illustrations and the original stories w/teacher's grade will be due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Make corrections to to WB143 #1-10 (all). Show all work.

b. Mrs. K: worksheet due tomorrow.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Students who are not on May Day Court: lei monies for Aloha Assembly will be due Friday April 29th.

b. Science: finish "Environmental Monitoring Project" worksheet. Due Wednesday.

c. Japanese: 1) Study for Wednesday's quiz on July-December meaning only. 2) Finish school event worksheet.

d. Communication folder: show parents and return it on Tuesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,

I was especially proud of the effort you put into your Social Studies exam today. You will be getting it back next week Tuesday. Today, work on revising your Harris Burdick story, Riddle and Cinquain poems.

JPO's, get a good night's sleep. We wish all of you the very best at tomorrow's competition. We will be having math class when you return from the competition. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #17-20 due next week Tuesday.

c. Writing: revise and type final Harris Burdick, Riddle and Cinquain poems. Finish colored illustrations. These final writing pieces, the illustrations and the original stories w/teacher's grade due next week Tuesday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) corrections to WB142. 2) complete WB143 #1-10 (all). Show all work.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete WB pg. 128 (all) and TB pg. 530 #46-58.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. May Day Court: lei monies due tomorrow -- Kenneth, Logan, Aya and Erin.

b. Science: finish "Environmental Monitoring Project" worksheet.

c. Japanese: 1) Study for next week Wednesday's quiz on July-December meaning only. 2) Finish school event worksheet.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Today, study for tomorrow's Social Studies exam. You will be taking Part I and Part III first block. During the second block, you will be writing your essay. 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. Entries #17-20 due next week Tuesday. Go G-R-E-E-N!

c. Writing: revise and type final Harris Burdick, Riddle and Cinquain poems. Create illustrations for story and poems. Final typed story, poems, pictures and original stories w/teacher's grade due next week Tuesday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) complete WB pg. 142 #1-8 (all). Show work for #8. 2) Make test corrections on folder paper and get test signed. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete WB pg. 127 (all), TB pg. 530 #13-45 (odds).

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: 1) Make final revisions to your essay. Use the criteria sheet as a guide. 2) Study for tomorrow's exam.

b. Japanese: test is next week Wednesday not tomorrow. 1) Next's weeks quiz will be on July-December. Meaning only. 2) Finish school event worksheet.

c. Lei Money for May Day Court due Thursday: Kenneth, Logan, Erin, Aya, Rebecca and Seika.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tonight, I will be at an East Coast meeting so I won't be able to answer your inquiries at 7:30 p.m. I will try to check my blog before tonight's meeting.

Tomorrow, we will be rehearsing for May Day from 9:15 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Please wear comfortable clothing and wear sunscreen. Bring bottled water. M.C.'s, you will be reporting to the field at 8:05 a.m. Please get your math homework from a classmate.

Today, finish writing the 2 middle paragraphs and conclusion for your Social Studies essay. Start reviewing for Wednesday's exam.

Also, work on revising your Harris Burdick story. Yearbook cover is due tomorrow. I extended the deadline for Scholastic book orders until tomorrow. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. You should be almost finished with your realistic fiction book.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #17-20 due next week Tuesday.

c. Writing: make final revisions to Harris Burdick story, Riddle and Cinquain poems. Create colored pictures for story and poems. Turn in with original piece w/teacher's grade. Due next week Tuesday. (Begin early and don't procrastinate!)

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to 7 Trapezoid problems.

b. Mrs. K: No homework!

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: finish writing middle paragraphs (2) and the conclusion. Follow the essay criteria sheet. Due tomorrow. Study for Wednesday's exam.

b. Japanese: 1) Quiz #26 on July-December meaning only will be next week Wednesday April 27th. 2) Finish school event worksheet.

c. Lei monies for May Day Court will be due on Thursday. Checks should be made payable to Mrs. Lynne Minamishin.

d. Scholastic Book Orders: I have extended the deadline to tomorrow.

e. Yearbook cover due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please bring a water bottle on Monday since the weather has been hot and humid lately. We will have May Day rehearsal first thing in the morning until 10:15 a.m.

Over the weekend, please complete your Social Studies study guide and begin reviewing the concepts covered for Wednesday's exam. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 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 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #13-16 due next week Monday.

c. Writing: 1) Begin revising your Harris Burdick story, Riddle and Cinquain poems.
Create colored pictures showing an important main scene in the story and poems.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Make corrections to TB pg. 578 #11-21 (odds). 2) Complete 7 trapezoid problems that were written on the board. Write out formula and show all work.

b. Mrs. K: complete WB pg. 125 (all) and 126 (all). Get math test signed and make corrections (if your test was stamped "correct and return"). Due Monday.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: complete Part I, Part II -- write the lead of your essay and Part III. Due Monday. Begin studying for Wednesday's exam.

b. Scholastic book orders due on Monday.

c. Japanese: 1) Study for Wednesday's Quiz #26 July-December meaning only. 2) finish school event worksheet.

d. May Day Court boys and girls: lei monies will be due Thursday April 21st. Checks needs to be made out to Lynne Minamishin.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please show your parents your communication folder today. It has your most recent Hawaii State Assessment scores in it. Tonight, finish your revisions to your Tuesday story and coloring your picture. If you are finished with that story, begin revisions on your Harris Burdick story. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #13-16 due next week Tuesday.

c. Writing: 1) final revised and typed Tuesday story, colored picture and original story w/teacher's grade due tomorrow. If you are finished, begin revising your Harris Burdick story.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Make corrections to TB pg. 574 #6-20 (evens) on folder paper. 2) Complete TB pg. 578 #11-21 (odds). Write out formula and show all work.

b. Mrs. K: No homework!

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Show parents your communication folder.

b. Yearbook Message: finish typing it and save it on USB drive. Due tomorrow.

c. Book Orders will be due on Monday.

d. May Day Court princesses and queen: lei monies will be due next week Thursday April 21st. Checks needs to be made out to Lynne Minamishin.

f. Pink Projection of Terminal Grade Students form due tomorrow: Takumi, Miyuu, and Erin.

g. Japanese: 1) Study for next week's Quiz #26 July-December meaning only. 2) finish school event worksheet.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please finish typing your Tuesday or Harris Burdick revisions and draw colored picture(s) of one of the story scenes. These are today's assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #13-16 due next week Tuesday.

c. Writing: 1) finish revising and typing Tuesday story. 2) draw and color picture of one of the story scenes. 3) turn documents in w/original story w/teacher's grade. 4) Begin revising next story -- Harris Burdick story.

*Final revised and typed Tuesday story w/picture and original story w/teacher's grade due Friday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Make corrections to TB pg. 583 on folder paper. 2) Make retest corrections and get test signed. 3) Complete TB pg. 574 #6-20 (evens). Write out formula and show all work.

b. Mrs. K: 1) study for tomorrow's Chapter 22 and 23 test.

c. Math Review: make corrections to trapezoid handout on back of your folder paper.

d. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: Answer all questions on Comparing and Contrasting Lesson #1 handout including S-E-E question. Draw colored picture showing the 2 differences. Due tomorrow.

b. Science: No homework.

c. Japanese: 1) Study for next week's Quiz #26 July-December meaning only. 2) finish school event worksheet.

d. Book Orders will be due on Monday.

e. May Day Court: lei monies will be due next week Thursday April 21st. Checks needs to be made out to Lynne Minamishin.

f. Pink Projection of Terminal Grade Students form due Friday: Takumi, Miyuu, and Erin.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Now you know why people pay taxes and how taxes are being used today. Please study for tomorrow's Japanese quiz. Also, finish your Social Studies and Science homework. These are today's assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #13-16 due next week Tuesday.

c. Writing: 1) finish revising and typing Tuesday story. 2) draw and color picture of one of the story scenes. 3) turn documents in w/original story w/teacher's grade. 4) Begin revising next story -- Harris Burdick story.

*Final revised and typed Tuesday story w/picture and original story w/teacher's grade due Friday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) No homework. We will correct yesterday's homework TB pg. 583
tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete WB pg. 124 (all) and TB pg. 507 #1-4.

c. Math Review: 1) complete Finding Area of Trapezoids handout. Show work on folder paper.

d. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: complete Part II and reflection of Compare and Contrast Tax w/sheet. Finish taking notes for how taxes were used in the 18th century. Due tomorrow.

b. Science: 1) calculations for circle graph 2) How many days old due tomorrow.

c. Japanese: study for tomorrow's quiz on January-June (6 words) and w/sheet #2: school time table at an elementary school in Japan.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you now understand how the colonists felt as they were being t-a-x-e-d! Tonight, please finish your yearbook message. You will need to save it on a USB drive and name it "your first name's message." These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #13-16 due next week Friday.

c. Writing: work on revising your Tuesday story. Draw a colored picture of one of the scenes from your story. Final typed revised story, colored picture and previous story w/teacher's grade due this Friday April 15th.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Make corrections to Math retest on folder paper. Get letter to parent and retest signed. 2) Complete TB pg. 583 #1-6 and #11-13 (all). 3) Study for retest (except for Breann).

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete WB pg. 123 (all).

c. Math Review: complete worksheets -- RW142 and RW143 (all). Show work for RW143. Due tomorrow.

d. XtraMath: do 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: complete Taxation worksheet (with quality). Draw a colored picture that shows what "Taxation w/out representation" means. Due tomorrow.

b. Year book message: type out your message for the year book page. You may share your favorite memories at Hokulani. Things that you enjoyed doing (ex. projects) or memorable excursions you went on (including Big Island, Japan -- the Cultural Exchange and East Coast trips). You can share about the wonderful friends you have made and the people who have guided you such as our principal, teachers, counselor, etc. You can also give advice to the 4th graders on how to succeed in 5th grade. Type and save it on your USB drive under "your first name's message." Due tomorrow.

c. Japanese: study for Wednesday's quiz -- January-June (6 words). Complete worksheet 23: School time table at an elementary school in Japan.

d. Science: 1) finish calculations for circle graph. 2) complete "How many days old." Due Wednesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Hurray! It's Friday. Over the weekend, please share your work samples w/your parents. After the sharing, have you and your parent complete the white comment form and have your parent sign the report card envelope. Also, have your parents complete the pink "Projection of Terminal Students" form. White comment form and report card envelope will be due on Monday. These are today's assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #9-12 due Monday.

c. Writing: 1) Make revisions to Tuesday story. 2) Type revised story. Due Date is Friday April 15, 2011. 3) Draw a colored pictures of one of the story scenes. Due next week Friday. (Start early so you can begin revising Harris Burdick story).

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to TB pg. 582 Sets A, B, D, E on folder paper. Show work and label.

b. Mrs. K: No homework!

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment everyday.

III. Other
a. Communication folder/Report Card/Organizational Binder: please share w/parents. Share organizational binder over the weekend and complete comment form. Comment form and signed report card envelope due Monday. Also, please bring back your Organizational binder (unless your parent needs to look at it longer. Take out graded Harris Burdick story and bring it to school). All due Monday.

b. Year book message: type out your message for the year book page. You may share your favorite memories at Hokulani. Things that you enjoyed doing (ex. projects) or memorable excursions you went on (including Big Island, Japan -- the Cultural Exchange and East Coast trips). You can share about the wonderful friends you have made and the people who have guided you such as our principal, teachers, counselor, etc. You can also give advice to the 4th graders on how to succeed in 5th grade. Type and save it on your USB drive. Due Tuesday.

c. Japanese: 1) complete questions on back side of worksheet 2: School timetable at an Elementary School in Japan. 2) Study for next week Wednesday’s quiz on January-June (6 words).

d. American Red Cross (Japan Relief): if possible, bring in coins for fundraising drive. :)

e. Science: 1) How many days old are you? 2) Survey sports calculations due Monday.

f. Girls: please have a parent measure you. Bring in the following measurements for your costume on Monday: 1) waist size 2) waist to below knee (right below knee cap) and 3) waist to ankle. Aunty Lynne will be making your costumes.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I was very proud of the effort and time you put into your online test responses. Thank you for conquering this test and putting forth great e-f-f-o-r-t!

Please show your parents your communication folder today. Over the weekend, please share your work samples w/your parents. After the sharing, have you and your parent complete the white comment form and have your parent sign the report card envelope. These items will be due on Monday. These are today's assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record/homework folder: read for 30 minutes daily and record pages read. The genre this month is Realistic Fiction.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #9-12 due next week Monday.

c. Writing: 1) Type your dedication page. Type the name(s) of the people you are dedicating your book to and the reasons why. Be specific when you share your reasons. 2) Color the cover page of your Bare Book. 3) Find a photograph or color a picture of the person(s) you are dedicating book to. These items are due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to WB 139 and 140. 2) complete TB pg. 582 Sets A, B, D, E. Show work and label. 3) Study for Area Test tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: 1) WB pg. 121 #1, 3, 5 and WB pg. 122 #1-8 and #10, 12, 13 and 16.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment everyday.

III. Other
a. Communication folder/Report Card/Organizational Binder: please share w/parents. Share organizational binder over weekend and complete comment form. Completed comment form and signed report card due Monday. Also, please bring back your Organizational binder (unless your parent needs to look at it longer).

b. Year book message: type out your message for the year book page. You may share your favorite memories of Hokulani. Things that you enjoyed doing (ex. projects) or memorable excursions you went on (including Big Island, Japan -- the Cultural Exchange and East Coast trips). You can share about the wonderful friends you have made and the people who have guided you such as our principal, teachers, counselor, etc. You can also give advice to the 4th graders on how to succeed in 5th grade. Type and save it on your USB drive. Due next week Tuesday.

c. Japanese: 1) complete questions on back side of worksheet 2: School timetable at an Elementary School in Japan. 2) Study for next week Wednesday’s quiz on January-June (6 words).

d. American Red Cross (Japan Relief): if possible, bring in coins for fundraising drive. :)

e. Science: 1) How many days old are you? due Tuesday. 2) Survey sports calculations due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow you will be taking the Hawaii State Assessment test in Reading. Please sleep early tonight after you finish your assignments. Tomorrow, please eat a light breakfast. Just like the math assessment, do you best and "conquer" this exam!

Please remind your parents that we will have early school dismissal tomorrow at 1:15 p.m. Also, you will take home your 3rd quarter report cards, organizational binders and quadrirama tomorrow. These are today's assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record/homework folder: read for 30 minutes daily and record pages read. The genre this month is Realistic Fiction.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #9-12 due next week Monday.

c. Writing: 1) Type your dedication page. Type the name(s) of the people you are dedicating your book to and the reasons why. Be specific when you share your reasons. 2) Color the cover page of your Bare Book. 3) Find a photograph or color a picture of the person(s) you are dedicating book to. These items are due this Friday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Make corrections to TB pg. 566 #6-22 (evens) 2) complete WB pg. 139 #1-11 (all) and WB pg. 140 #1-9 (all). Due Thursday.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete TB pg. 492 (all). Due Thursday.

c. Math Review: Make corrections to TB pg. 606.

d. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment everyday.

III. Other
a. Japanese: 1) complete questions on back side of worksheet 2: School timetable at an Elementary School in Japan. 2) Study for next week Wednesday’s quiz on January-June (6 words).

b. Social Studies: complete last event -- Intolerable Acts. Review and make sure all information is completed (w/quality) and all panels colored neatly. Due tomorrow.

c. Year book message: type out your message for the year book page. You may share your favorite memories of Hokulani. Things that you enjoyed doing (ex. projects) or memorable excursions you went on (including Big Island, Japan -- the Cultural Exchange and East Coast trips). You can share about the wonderful friends you have made and the people who have guided you such as our principal, teachers, counselor, etc. You can also give advice to the 4th graders on how to succeed in 5th grade. Type and save it on your USB drive. Due next week Tuesday.

d. American Red Cross (Japan Relief): if possible, bring in coins for fundraising drive. :)

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I was very p-r-o-u-d of the effort you put into your Math Hawaii State Assessment today. Everyone improved and showed progress since the last online test! The main thing is that you tried your best. Our next test will be in Reading on Thursday.

Tonight, please work on designing your Bare Book cover. Also, write out your dedication message on the project page. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record/homework folder: read for 30 minutes daily and record pages read. Tomorrow, I will be taking you to the library so you can borrow book from the Realistic Fiction genre.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #9-12 due next week Monday.

c. Writing: 1) create design for your Bare Book cover. It should have the title of your book, colorful pictures and the following information near the bottom of the book: "By" and your first and last name, Hokulani Elementary School, Grade 5, Room C5 and School Year 2010-2011.

2) For the dedication page, write the name(s) of the people you are dedicating your book to and the reasons why on the project sheet. Be specific when you write the reasons.

*Colored cover, typed dedication page and photograph or colored picture of the person(s) you are dedicating book to are due this Friday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) Make corrections to TB pg. 566 #6-22 (evens) 2) complete WB pg. 139 #1-11 (all) and WB pg. 140 #1-9 (all). Due Thursday.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete TB pg. 492 (all). Due Thursday.

c. Math Review: Make corrections to TB pg. 606.

d. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment.

III. Other
a. Japanese: 1) study for tomorrow's quiz on days of week -- all words, meanings. 2) Finish page 1 of worksheet.

b. Social Studies: complete last event -- Intolerable Acts. Review and make sure all information is completed (w/quality) and all panels colored neatly. Due Thursday.

c. Year book message: type out your message for the year book page. You may share your favorite and fond memories of Hokulani. Things that you did (projects) or memorable excursions you went on (including Big Island, Japan -- the Cultural Exchange and East Coast trips!). You can share about the wonderful friends you have made and the people you have met principal, teachers, counselor, etc. You can also give advice to the 4th graders on how to succeed in 5th grade. Type and save it on your USB drive. Due next week Tuesday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Thank you for working hard on your cause and effect essays. I enjoyed reading your essays and was pleased with the revisions you made. Tomorrow, you will be taking the Hawaii State Assessment in Math. Tonight, please sleep early and get a good night's rest. Tomorrow morning, eat a light breakfast. Remember to be like "Bert the Conqueror" on the Travel network -- do your ultimate best and conquer your fears!

These are today's assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Realistic fiction is this month's genre. I will be taking you to the library on Wednesday to learn and borrow books on this genre.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #9-12 due next week Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to WB pg. 137 and complete #11 on folder paper. 2) Complete TB pg. 566 #6-22 (evens). Show all work. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: No homework! :)

c. Math Review: in your math composition book, complete TB pg. 606 #4-14 (evens) and #16-21 (all). Show all work.

d. Xtramath: complete 1 assesement.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: complete last event -- Intolerable Acts. Review all information and make sure you answered all parts and colored all scenes. Due Thursday.

b. Japanese: study days of week, all words and meanings. Complete page 1 of worksheet.

c. Science: make corrections to worksheet.

d. GLO and Grade Self-Assessment: complete and turn in tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Thank you for putting forth your best effort this week. Over the weekend, please have your parents sign your test folder. Report cards will go home next week Thursday. These are your weekend assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #5-8 due Monday.

c. Idiom Skit Post Assessment: please complete and turn it in today. :)

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to RW136 & PW136 on folder paper. 2) complete WB pg. 137 #1-11 (all). Show all work.

b. Mrs. K: 1) TB pg. 491 #1-4 (all), WB pg. 120 (all).

c. Math Review: complete in math composition book TB pg. 672 #4-20 (evens). Show all work.

d. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. Get test folder signed: due Monday.

b. Social Studies Comic Strip: 1) Complete scenes and information for "The Boston Massacre" and "The Boston Tea Party." 2) Draw and color all scenes over the weekend. 3) Make sure all information is written with descriptive details. Due Monday.

c. Science: complete worksheet. Due Monday.

d. Japanese: 1) study for next week Wednesday's quiz on the days of the week. All words and meanings. 2) complete page 1 of today's worksheet.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Work on your research and final revisions to your "Cause and Effect" essay. I will give you time in class tomorrow to type it. Also, finish your colored picture showing the short-term and long-term effect of this change.

These are today's assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Realistic Fiction is April's genre.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #5-8 due on Monday.

c. Writing Self-Assessment: complete yellow self-assessment sheet and mark evidence with post-its. Due tomorrow.

d. Writing: 1) complete your research. You can still use brainpop. 2) omplete step #2 by writing final revisions to your essay on "Second Draft" pages on project sheet. Tomorrow, I will give you time to type your essay. 3) Finish coloring your picture showing short-term and long-term effects. *Final revised and typed essay w/colored picture due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) complete WB pg. 136 #2-12 (evens) and #13-19 (odds). Show all work on folder paper. 3) on folder paper, make corrections to retest and get test signed. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete WB pg. 119 (all).

c. Both math groups: complete TB pg. 420-421 #4-32 (evens) in your math composition book. Show all work.

III. Other
a. Communication folder: show to parents.

b. Japanese: study next week Wednesday's exam -- days of the week, all words, meaning. 2) finish page 1 of worksheet.

c. Social Studies: complete comic strip scenes for French and Indian War (on blank side of worksheet), Quartering Act, Stamp Act and Townshend Duties. Please answer all questions in complete sentences and draw picture showing main idea of the events. You can include captions. Put details into your responses. Due tomorrow.

d. Science: complete worksheet. Due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please work on your writing and finish your tessellation project (if you are in Mrs. K's math group). These are today's assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. April genre is Realistic fiction.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 step. Entries #5-9 due Monday.

c. Reading Self-Assessment: complete assessment sheet and mark evidence in your Organizational binder. Due tomorrow.

d. Writing: 1) complete "Brainstorming" section (Part 3) of essay project sheet. 2) write revisions on the project sheet under "Second Draft." Final revised and typed essay w/colored picture due Friday.

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

b. Mrs. K: 1) finish Tessellation project (due tomorrow). 2) complete TB pg. 488 #2-9 (all) and WB pg. 118 #1-18 (all). 3) get test signed. All due tomorrow.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment.

III. Other
a. Japanese: 1) study for next week Wednesday's quiz on days of week, all words, meaning only. 2) Finish page 1 of today's worksheet.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
For Writing, please watch and take notes on Brainpop. Follow the directions given on your "Give Up Oil? Not so Fast" project sheet. Directions are also listed below. I will return your cause and effect essays tomorrow.

Also, study for tomorrow's Japanese exam on the color chart. These are today's assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. April's genre is Realistic Fiction.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #5-8 due next week Monday.

c. Writing: 1) Go to C5's blog page. Click on "Brainpop." 2) Log onto Brainpop using the log in name and password listed on your project sheet. 3) Under the "search" button, type in "Gas and Oil." Take notes as you watch the video. Next, type in "Fossil Fuels." Take notes as you watch video. 4) You can look at other videos related to the topic such as "Global Warming" or "Energy Technology," etc. *Press "Log Out" button when finished.

5) You can also re-read "Give Up Oil? Not so Fast" on Kid Biz. Write down additional information from this news article that you can use in your essay. If you run out of room on worksheet, you can attach folder paper.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) On folder paper, make correction to Perimeter and Circumference exam. 2) Get test signed. 3) Study for tomorrow' retest (if you received a DP or lower grade).

b. Mrs. K: 1) Complete WB pg. 117 #1-22. 2) Get test signed by Thursday. 3) Tessellation project due Thursday 3/31.

c. XtraMath: Complete 1 assessment.

III. Other
a. Japanese: Study for tomorrow's quiz on color chart #11-20 meaning and romaji.

b. Math Self-Assessment: Complete blue assessment sheet. Mark w/post-its specific evidence in your organizational binder. Make sure you took out old evidence. Assignments from August-December. Keep work samples from January-March. (Keep all writing final pieces). Due tomorrow.

c. Scholastic Book Orders: I extended the deadline to tomorrow. :)

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Thank you for working hard on your Idiom presentations and May Day rehearsals. I am very proud of you. Also, congratulations to the students who attended today's 100% homework party. For the 4th Quarter, it will be a pizza party! Please work hard so you can join us. People who have 2 or less pink slips will be able to attend!

Over the 4-day weekend, please complete your read aloud for Literature Sharing, bring your May Day clothing on Tuesday and show your parents your communication folder. Don't forget to do XtraMath daily and DanceMat. Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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

b. Kid Biz: read a minimum of 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #1-4 on due Tuesday.

c. Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite parts of your fantasy book to a parent. Have parent complete bottom of page 36. Due Tuesday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) On folder paper, make corrections to TB pg. 557 #1-13 (all). 2) Complete 10-step Pizza problem.

b. Mrs. K: 1) Tessellation project due 3/31.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment daily.

III. Other
a. May Day Clothing: due Tuesday.

b. Book Orders: due Tuesday.

c. Japanese: study for Wednesday's Quiz on color chart #11-20 meaning and romaji.

d. Show parents communication folder. Due Tuesday.

e. DanceMat: complete next level.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I was really proud of the effort you put into making cranes for the children affected by the Japan earthquake. Next week, we will be starting the coin drive. You can make more than one crane. Please write an encouraging message on each crane that you make. Our school goal is to make 1,000 cranes and to raise $1,000!

Tomorrow, we will be having our 100% homework ice cream party during lunch. If you had 0-3 pink slips, you may join us. :)

Please study for tomorrow's idiom quiz. You will have one bonus question. Also, o-n-e more day before our 4 day weekend! :) 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 on green Kid Biz sheet for 4th Quarter. Due next week Tuesday.

c. Literature sharing: read aloud favorite part of fantasy book to a parent over the weekend. Have a parent complete bottom of page 36. Due Tuesday.

d. Reading: Study for tomorrow's idiom exam. Practice speaking part for skit (if your group did not present yet).

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to Sir Cumference assignment and Math Retest (if you took it). 2) Get Retest signed. 3) complete TB pg. 557 #1-13 (all) and study for tomorrow's test on Perimeter and Circumference.

b. Mrs. K: 1) study for tomorrow's Chapter 21 test. 2) complete TB pg. 475 odds.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: finish notes on the chapter covered.

b. Science: Fun Run track paper due tomorrow.

c. Scholastic Book Orders: Due Tuesday March 29th.

d. May Day Clothing: boys need long black pants and white long sleeve buttoned shirt. Girls need white camisole top and half slip. Due Tuesday March 29th.

e. Book Orders: due Tuesday March 29th.

f. DanceMath: complete next level.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please tell your parents that your May Day performance clothing will be due on Tuesday March 29th. Please finish your pages for your Literature Sharing folder and study for tomorrow's Japanese quiz.

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

b. Literature Sharing: pages 34-36 (top of 36) due tomorrow. You will read aloud favorite parts of your fantasy book to a parent over the long weekend.

c. Reading: Study for Thursday's Idiom quiz and practice speaking parts for your Idiom skit (if you haven't gone yet).

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) Make corrections to your corrections to WB pg. 135 #1-16 (all) on folder paper. 2) Sir Cumference Problem: Use this poem and solve these 4 problems. "Measure the middle and the circle around. Divide so a number can be found. Every circle, great and small, the number is the same for all."

a) Solve the 4 problems written on board. b) write, in a complete sentence, the dosage Sir Cumference needs to take.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete WB pg. 114 and 115 (all). 2) Tessellation project due 3/31.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment.

III. Other
a. Japanese: study for tomorrow's quiz on Greeting Chart. Study 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8. Use Hiragana and Romaji.

b. Social Studies: finish taking notes on the chapter we covered today. Due Thursday.

c. DanceMath: work on next level.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Welcome back! It was wonderful seeing you in school. It was exciting to see your Idiom presentations. We will have 2-3 more presentations tomorrow. Please work on your Literature sharing folder pages and finish your XtraMath, Kid Biz and DanceMat lessons. These are today's 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 scores on green 4th Quarter Kid Biz sheet. Entries #1-4 due next week Tuesday.

c. Literature Sharing: complete pages 34-36 (top of 36) due this Wednesday.

d. Reading: study for Thursday's idiom exam and rehearse speaking parts for
Idiom play.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to WB pg. 135 #1-16 (all) on folder paper. Please show all work.

b. Mrs. K: 1) Tesellations project due 3/31/11. 2) Complete TB pg. 467 - 468 1- 29 odds & 22-25 all, complete the chart.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment.

III. Other
a. Japanese: study for Wednesday's quiz on Greeting chart puzzle. Study 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8. Use Hiragana and Romaji.

b. Field trip form and money: Logan and Rebecca please turn in tomorrow.

c. DanceMat: complete next lesson.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I just returned from Japan this morning. It was Mr. Dela Cruz's parents 50th anniversary so the entire family and grandchildren went on this trip. When we arrived in Osaka last Friday, we learned about the earthquake and saw images of the Tsunami. We toured different parts of Japan and our tour ended in Tokyo. In Tokyo we experienced several aftershocks and then a 6.2 earthquake at the airport.

When we return from Spring recess we will be learning more about the Japan earthquake and Tsunami. We learning how the earthquake created the Tsunami wave and will be using measurement to study the size of the Tsunami waves. People in Tokyo working shorter work shifts and are conserving electricity. Please keep the people of Japan in your prayers.

I hope you had a great Spring recess and will be ready to return to school on Monday. I look forward to seeing you soon. I hope you finished all of your assignments. :)

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read fantasy book for 30 minutes and record pages read. Have a parent initial total pages read for week #10 and during Spring recess.

b. Kid Biz: read 8 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record first score. Entries #30-37 due Monday March 21st.

c. Reading: practice your speaking parts. I will have your groups select the order of the performance on Monday March 21st.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) make corrections to 133 #1-9 and WB pg. 551 #12-15. 2) complete WB pg. 135 #1-16 (all). You can use a calculator but need to show work on folder paper. 3) Make corrections to Measurement Retest (if you took it) and get test signed.

b. Mrs. K: 1) ask homework buddy.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: finish taking 2 column notes on textbook pages 105-112.

b. Japanese: ask homework buddy.

c. Test folder: signed test folder due Monday March 21st.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Sorry that I did not respond to your blog questions last night. I wasn't feeling well so I went to bed early.

If you go to yesterday's homework posting, I did respond to your questions this morning. :) Please show your parents your test folder and get it signed. Also, the field trip money ($4.00) and permission form is due tomorrow.

These are today's assignments:
I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Your parents will initial total pages read for the next 2 weeks -- week #10 and during Spring recess.

You can begin filling out Literature sharing folder. You can also share to your parents over the break.

b. Kid Biz: read 8 news articles and complete 5 steps. Record first score. Entries #30-37 are due Monday March 21, 2011.

c. Reading: practice your speaking parts. Over the break, study the idioms and actual meanings. (Tomorrow, you will be copying them down on your study guide).

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) make corrections to WB pg. 132 #1-9. 2) complete WB pg. 133 #1-9 and TB pg. 551 #12-15. Due tomorrow. 3)

b. Mrs. K: please ask your homework buddy.

III. Other
a. Social Studies: finish taking notes on textbook pages 105-112.

b. Get test folder signed. Due Monday March 21, 2011.

c. Japanese: check with your homework buddy.

d. Field Trip form and money due tomorrow. Students that need to turn in form and monies: Noah, Logan, Kennan, Justin, Miyuu, Rebecca, Emele, Kylie, Jenna

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Thank you for working hard on your idiom presentations. On Thursday, you will be copying down the idioms and actual meanings selected by each group. Please study this for your quiz when you return from spring recess.

Please study tomorrow's Japanese exam and finish the Hinamatsuri handout. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read and complete 8 news articles (4 this week and 4 during Spring recess). Record first score and complete 5 steps. Due Monday March 21, 2011.

c. Reading: rehearse for your oral presentation and study for idiom quiz.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) make corrections to 10-step on folder paper and measurement test on folder paper. 2) Get measurement test signed and study for retest if you received a DP or WB. 3) complete WB pg. 132 #1-9 (all). Show work.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete Tessellations project. Due March 31, 2011. Students will use Appleworks 6 Painting program to create their Tessellation. Students should refer to their class notes for steps on creating the tessellation with the program.
Criteria:
1) shape created must tessellate (not gaps or overlaps);
2) shape should not be have black outline;
3) use at least 2 or more colors;
4) save finished work on flashdrive to upload to teacher's folder on 3/3/1.

Be ready to print piece on 3/31.

2) Get Chapter 20 test signed. Due Thursday.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment.

III. Other
a. Japanese: finish Hinamatsuri handout and study for tomorrow's quiz on pg. 2 Greeting Chart.

b. DanceMath: complete next level.

c. Science: Fun Run Poster Due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tonight, rehearse your speaking parts for your skit. I will be giving you time tomorrow to work in your groups and practice Make sure all Idiom posters are completed. For this week's reading and during Spring recess, today I gave you the week #10 and Spring recess reading log.

Also, field trip form and monies are due this week Thursday. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read fantasy book for 30 minutes and record pages read. Record book information in your Literature sharing folder.

b. Kid Biz: read 8 articles (4 this week and 4 next week during Spring recess). Record first score and complete 5 steps.

c. Reading: finish idiom poster and rehearse your speaking parts. Oral presentations begin tomorrow and continue on Wednesday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) make corrections to WB pg. 130 #1-11 and TB pg. 542 Sets A-E (evens) and previous corrections. 2) complete measurement 10-step problem.

b. Mrs. K: 1) study for Chapter 20 test.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment.

III. Other
a. Japanese: complete Hinamatsuri handout and study for Wednesday's test pg. 2 greeting chart.

b. DanceMat: complete next level.

c. Play field trip money and permission form due Thursday: Noah, Logan, Kennan, Justin, Miyuu, Rebecca, Emele, Kylie and Jenna.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I hope you enjoyed today's Spring Fling. Mrs. Kaneshiro and I were especially proud of how hard you promoted and worked the different game and prize booths. We would also like to also thank our grade 5 parents who donated and volunteered their time to make this event a success!

Over the weekend, please study for Monday's Social Studies exam. If you are in my math group, please also study for Monday's measurement test. These are your weekend assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Get week #9 total pages initialed and signed.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #26-29 due Monday.

c. Reading: finish idiom posters and rehearse speaking parts. Presentations will be on Tuesday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: 1) correct RW129 and PW129. 2) complete WB pg. 130 #1-11 (all) and TB pg. 542 Sets A-E (evens). 3) Study for Monday's test.

b. Mrs. K: 1) please let me know what the assignments are.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment.

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

b. Japanese: finish Hinamatsuri handout and study for quiz on greeting chart page 2.

c. Communication folder: show parents folder. Due Monday.

d. DanceMat: complete next level.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Tomorrow is our the big day -- Hokulani's annual Spring Fling! Please show your parents your communication folder. It has the most updated student and parent work schedule.

Tonight, please finish typing your final first draft of your "No Oil, Oh No" essay. Print out a copy of your essay. Also, work on your Idiom posters.

These are today's 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. Entries #26-29 due Monday.

c. Reading: finish idiom posters and rehearse speaking parts. Presentations will be on Tuesday.

d. Writing: complete final draft of your "No Oil, Oh No" essay. Print a hard copy. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: 1) correct PW129 and previous corrections. 2) complete Reteach page RW129 #1-6 and Practice workbook page PW129 #1-7. Show work.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete TB pg. 447 #13-15 and WB pg. 109 (all). Due tomorrow.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment.

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

b. Japanese: finish Hinamatsuri handout and study for quiz on greeting chart page 2.

c. Communication folder: show parents folder tonight.

d. DanceMat: complete next level.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please read "Oh No, No Oil" for Kid Biz tonight. If you already read the article, read today's Kid Biz article. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read "On No, No Oil." Also, complete 4 articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #26-29 due next week Monday.

c. Reading: work on Idiom definition posters and rehearse your speaking part. Presentations will be next week Tuesday.

d. Fun Brain: complete "hard" idiom lessons.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: 1) make corrections to TB pg. 530. 2) complete PW128 #1-15 (all). For problems #1-8, #13-15 -- copy problem and show all work.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete TB pg. 440 #13-27 (odds) and WB pg. 108 (all).

III. Other
a. Social Studies: complete Part II and Part III (including back side of paper). Due tomorrow. Test on Monday.

b. Japanese: finish Hinamatsuri w/sheet and study for quiz on greeting chart page 2.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I won't be able to respond to your blog questions posted at 7:30 p.m. tonight. I will be helping Mr. Dela Cruz's niece to move.

Please make final revisions to your poem and Quadrirama. Tonight, go onto the Fun Brain idiom and DanceMat websites. These are today's assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Fantasy is this month's genre.

b. Kid Biz: read article entitled "No Oil. Oh No!" Complete 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #26-29 will be due next week Monday. Go Green!

c. FunBrain: take the easy idiom assessments.

d. DanceMat: complete the level 1 homekeys by completing the lesson.

e. Reading and Writing: Final revised and typed Poem w/picture and Quadrirama due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. Dela Cruz: 1) complete corrections to PW127 #1-17; 2) complete TB pg. 530 #13-17 (odd), #29-33 (odd), #39-43 (odd) and #56 and #58. Copy problem and show all work.

b. Mrs. K: 1) WB pg. 107 (all) #8-10 in composition book, TB pg. 440 #9-12 (all).

III. Other
a. Japanese: complete Hiragana Practice 3 w/sheet. Study greeting chart #1-9 for tomorrow's test.

b. Social Studies: complete Study Guide Part I due tomorrow. Government Test on Monday March 7th.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
It was exciting to see all of your Inferencing Quadriramas today. If you would like to improve your Quadrirama responses or panels, I am giving you an opportunity to make improvements. Your revised Quadrirama will be due this Wednesday.

Tomorrow, you will be learning about idioms. You can check to see how much you know about idioms by clicking on the Fun Brain website on the right of my blog. Click on the character you would like to paint and answer the questions. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #26-29 will be due next week Monday. Remember Go Green!

c. Writing: Make final revisions to your Water Poem. Final revised and typed poem and picture will be due on Wednesday.

d. Reading: if you want to make revisions to your S-E-E response or panels, the revised quadrirama will be due this week Wednesday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) correct TB pg. 527 #1-12 (all) and 2) complete PW127 #1-17 (all). Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: 1) TB pg. 105-106 #1-13 (all) and 106 #18-25 (all), WB pg. 106 (all).

c. xtraMath: complete 1 assessment.

III. Other
a. Japanese: complete Hiragana Practice 3 worksheet. Study Greeting chart #1-9 (pg. 1)

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
I was really proud of the effort you have been putting into your XtraMath and Kid Biz articles. Three students in our class received the top scores for a day or a week at our school! Keep up the great work. I can't wait to see which colored car wins the race next week. Remember, Go Green!

Over the weekend, please read aloud favorite parts of your biography book to a parent. Have a parent complete the bottom of page 19. These are your weekend assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Pages read should be initialed by parent and homework folder signed for week #8.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #22-25 due Monday.

c. Literature Sharing folder: read aloud favorite part of your Biography book to parents. Completed bottom of page 19 due Monday.

d. Reading: Quadrirama panels #1-4 and flag due Monday. For the flag, type Making Inferences, your name and student number and Due Date Monday February 28, 2011. The font size is 10-12. Have the flag typed and you can assembly it on Monday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C. 1) corrections to PW126. 2) complete TB pg. 527 #1-12 (all). For #4-9 you should have 3 answers -- estimate in cm, actual in cm and actual in mm.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete TB pg. 430 #23-32 (all), TB pg. 433 #1-8 (all).

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment.

III. Other
a. Japanese: Hiragana Practice 3 w/sheet. Study greeting chart #1-9 (page 1).

b. Communication folders due Monday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Get ready, get set, go! The Kid Biz race for literacy is on. Read more Kid Biz news articles and raise your scores! Tomorrow, you can fill out and post your Kid Biz scores that are 75% or higher on the colored cars. :)

Tomorrow is the deadline for all Fun Run monies. Tonight, please finish typing scenes #1-4 and the summary for "No Place Like Home." Also, please have your parents sign your test folder. These are your assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and write down pages read. The next genre is fantasy.

b. Kid Biz: read 4 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #22-25 due next week Monday.

c. Literature sharing: read aloud favorite parts of your Biography book with a parent this weekend. Have your parent complete the bottom of page 19. Due Monday.

d. Reading: finish typing scenes #1-4 and story summary. Due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to TB pg. 524 #11-17 and #21-28.
2) complete PW126 #1-14 (all), for #4-7 (you need 3 answers -- estimate in cm, actual measurement in cm and actual measurement in mm).

b. Mrs. K: 1) WB pg. 104 6-9 (all) on folder paper. Pg. 105 #1-8 (all). Get test signed and make corrections. Due tomorrow.

III. Other
a. Fun Run monies due tomorrow.
b. Show parents communication folder.
c. Signed test folder due tomorrow.
d. Japanese: Hiragana Practice 3 worksheet (if did not finish) and study greeting chart 1-9 (page 1)

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please finish typing your Water Cinquain and coloring the picture. These are your assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 3 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #22-24 due next week Monday.

c. Literature Sharing: read aloud favorite parts of Biography book to a parent over the weekend. Have a parent complete the bottom of page 14. Due Monday.

d. Reading: typed scenes #1-4 and story summary due Friday. Panels #3 and #4 due next week Monday.

e. Writing: typed first draft of Cinquain poem and picture due tomorrow.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to PW125. 2) complete TB pg. 524 #11-17 (all) and #21-28 (all). 3) If you took the Probability retest, make corrections on folder paper and get test signed. Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete TB pg. 427 #1-14 (all). Due tomorrow.
2) get test signed and make corrections. Due Friday.

III. Other
a. Japanese: 1) finish Hiragana Practice #3 worksheet and study greeting chart #1-9 page 1.

b. Signed test folder due Friday.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please work on your Literature Sharing folder and revising your poem. These are today's assignments:

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

b. Kid Biz: read 3 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #21-24 due next week Tuesday.

c. Literature Sharing: complete pages 18a, 18b and top of 19 due tomorrow. You will read aloud favorite parts of your Biography book this weekend to a parent.

d. Reading: typed scenes #1-4 and story summary due Friday. Completed panels #3-#4 due Monday.

e. Writing: revise Water Cinquain Poem and colored picture due Thursday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to Reteach page 125. 2) complete Practice Workbook page 125 #1-11 (all). Due tomorrow.

b. Mrs. K: 1) study for test on division of fractions.

c. XtraMath: complete 1 assessment.

III. Other
a. Japanese: color picture, pencil sketch and colored picture of letter. Due tomorrow.

b. Social Studies: complete Lesson #4 We the People. Due tomorrow. Color pictures for Part II.

c. Science: 1) Finish taking notes. 2) Iolani write-up (if you attended on February 12th) due tomorrow.

Homework Assignments

Dear Students,
Please work on your reading Quadrirama assignment and your Board of Water Supply Poem. These are your weekend assignments:

I. Language Arts
a. Reading record: read for 30 minutes and record pages read. Total pages read for week #7. Have a parent initial pages read and sign homework page for week #7.

b. Kid Biz: read 3 news articles and complete 5 steps. Entries #19-21 due Tuesday.

c. Literature Sharing: pages 18a and 18b, and top of 19 due Wednesday.

d. Wordly Wise: complete crossword page 168. Due Tuesday.

e. Writing: complete web for Water and write first draft of Poem. Follow the format given on worksheet. Due Tuesday.

II. Math
a. Mrs. D.C.: 1) make corrections to Probability test. Get test signed. Retest on Wednesday. 2) Make corrections to math homework corrections.

b. Mrs. K: 1) complete WB pg. 103 (all), pg. 101 #19-22 (all). Get test signed and make corrections. Due Tuesday.

III. Other
a. Japanese: color picture, pencil sketch and colored picture of letter due Wednesday.

b. Communication folder: due Tuesday.