Week of November 28th

Reading:
     Story elements/plot
Language Arts/Writing:
    Persuasive writing
    commas
Math:
     Addition and Subtraction with regrouping
    Word Problems
    Estimation
Science:
      Changes to earth--Test on Thursday!

Spelling Words:
     Group 1: dash, stamp, said, want, black, place
     Group 2: dash, stamp, snack, black, blame, place,
                    train, snail, said, want
     Group 3: dash, stamp, snack, black, blame, place,
                    train, snail, said, want, gasp, smash, paste, waste, claim


Homework:
      Monday:
              Math worksheet
              Read 15 minutes
              Study for Science Test
      Tuesday:
              Math fact games
              Reading worksheet
             Study for Science Test
      Wednesday:
              Math worksheet
              Read 15 minutes
              Study for Science Test
       Thursday:
              Math fact games
              Reading worksheet

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Today we did many activities about Thanksgiving.  One of the things we did was to make Pumpkin Pie in a Bag.   The kids loved it and wanted me to share the recipe!

2 graham crackers                                    
1 T. sugar
1 T. squeeze margarine
1/4 cup milk
1 T. dry vanilla pudding mix
1 T. canned pumpkin
1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 candied orange slice
1 plastic cup
1 small bowl
1 baggie
1 spoon

Crush up graham crackers in baggie.  Add sugar and margarine.  Close baggie and mix.  Spread mixture in bowl.  In cup, mix milk and vanilla pudding. Stir 50 times.  Add canned pumpkin and pumpkin spice.  Stir 10 more times.  Pour into pie shell (bowl with graham cracker mixture).  Top with candied orange slice.


Happy Thanksgiving!

November 21st and 22nd

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! Tuesday is PJ day....have your child wear pajamas and bring in their favorite book(s) to read. 

Math:  Addition/subtraction word problems and estimation
Reading:   Thanksgiving themed activities...poetry, comparing past to present, etc.
Language Arts:   commas
Science:  Changes to the environment

There are no spelling words this week.  We hope everyone has a great time off with their families.

Thanks!

A big thank you to everyone who provided supplies and volunteered their time to make Science Day a success!  We could not have done it without you all.  Thanks!!

Week of November 7, 2011

Reading:
     Inferences
Language Arts/Writing:
    Informational writing
    Singular and plural possessive nouns
Math:
     Addition and Subtraction with regrouping
    Word Problems
Social Studies:
      Unit 2--The focus of this unit is the founding of Georgia by the British at Savannah    and their interactions with Creek natives. Test on Friday!

Spelling Words:
     Group 1: bump, cute, flute, juice, suit, moon, tooth
     Group 2: skunk, trust, grunt, prune, flute, tooth, bruise, juice, suit,
                     spoon
     Group 3: skunk, trust, grunt, prune, flute, crude, bruise, juice, cruise,
                     bloom, tooth, smooth, spoon, build, plus

Homework:
      Monday:
              Addition word problems
              Read 15 minutes
              Study for S.S. Test
      Tuesday:
              Math fact games
              Reading worksheet
             Study for S.S. Test
      Wednesday:
              Subtraction word problems
              Read 15 minutes
              Study for S.S. Test
       Thursday:
              Math fact games
              Inferences worksheet
              Study for S.S. Test on Friday

Science Day! November 17th, 2011

This year during Science day the students will be able to participate in an Egg Drop Contest. See details below and look for more information coming home today.

***EGG DROP DETAILS***

Students will be preparing their "vessel" at home either by themselves, or with small groups of students in the same grade level.

We are asking that the entries be brought in either on Wednesday, November 16th or Thursday, November 17th, as they will need to contain a raw egg (to be placed in by the students prior to bringing to school).

Students will need to use tape or a label to mark their vessel with their name/names so they can be announced prior to each drop.

Winners will get a special "My Egg Survived" Certificate, Bragging rights, and an appearance on the morning announcements.

* The drop for all grades will take place behind the cafeteria in the bus loading area during Science Day.  All students will watch the egg drop projects drop for their grade.  Vessels for Kindergarten through 4th Grade will be dropped from the roof of the school.

Our local fire department will help our 5th Graders reach new heights by bringing their truck and ladder for a special drop!  Parents are welcome to come watch!

Drop Schedule:  K 8 a.m.; 1st 8:30 a.m.; 2nd 9 a.m.; 3rd 9:30 a.m.; 4th 10 a.m; 5th 10:30 a.m

Update!

Thursday:  PJ Day!  The students earned a class reward so we will all wear our PJs to school tomorrow.  Please remember they still need to wear real shoes. 

Friday:  Book Character Day!  Each child may dress up as their favorite book character.  This is not a scary Halloween costume but a character from a story book.  Please no props.  It is P.E. day so lets remember to wear sneakers. 

Thanks!