Thursday, December 15, 2011

Happy Holidays!

Many wishes for a safe and happy winter break!  Enjoy your family, count your blessings, and celebrate your traditions.

Over the break the only homework being assigned is reading, and thinking!  An HRP will be due on January 5th.  Students may submit more than one book.  The last day for HRPs is January 19.

Thinking.  Think about what you will wear for Medieval Faire.  Think about your organism for "Project Runway".  What would make for a great outfit and what could you write in your script?  Think!

Thank you a wonderful 2011!  Happy New Year!  Mrs. Oddo

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Wednesday, 12-14-11

Today is the last day of Family Life!  Tonight is the Winter Performance.  I hope to see you there!

HRPs are due tomorrow.  I've mentioned it to the class and hope many have not waited to the last moment to complete their assignments.

Please look for interims.  These grades give you a great idea as to where your child is academically.  Please email me with any concerns.

We plan to complete Crispin this week.  After the break we complete a character analysis.

Over the winter break please continue to have your child read for HRPs.  That will be the only assigned homework!

Tuesday, 12-13-11

Good morning!

Students are practicing during their resource period for tomorrow's Winter Performance!  Please plan on attending!  It will be a crowded room so I suggest arriving early and attaining a babysitter for younger siblings.

Enjoy this beautiful day!

Friday, December 9, 2011

Week of 12/12-12/16

Reading-HRP will be due on Thursday.  Students are expected to continue reading over the winter break.  We will complete the novel, Crispin before the break begins.

Writing-Students are writing a one page story about the greeting card cover they have extended beyond the edges. 

Word study-we will not have any words this week.

math- Division and problem solving continues.  Problem solver 24 is due Thursday.  2-sided logic puzzle is due Wednesday.

Science-The five kingdoms will be discussed as students begin preparing for "Project Runway".  They will walk the runway dressed as a protist, a fungi, or a moneran after the winter break.

SS-Student's rough drafts of coat of arms are due on Tuesday.  Please review the information that was sent home from Mrs. Scarpinato.  We will be learning about travels in Europe as several parents share their adventures.

Family Life begins on Monday and runs through Wednesday. 
Interims go home on Wednesday!
Our Winter party is scheduled for Friday from 10:30-12:15.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Social Studies update!

Social Studies - Signatures on the Coat of Arms packet is due on Friday.  Rough drafts (colored sketch on notebook paper) and rough draft of the key are due on Tuesday.  Final products are due on Monday, January 9, 2012.

Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012.  We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire!  Information will be coming home soon!

Thanks!
Mrs. Scarpinato

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Tuesday, 12-6-11

Word study lists were assigned today.  We sorted words in class. Students are asked to complete Tuesday's activities at home and prepare for a test this Friday.  Wednesday and Thursday activities continue as well.

Science-Students will be learning about the classification system.  They have a homework assignment to share their knowledge with you and prepare a flow chart using "creppy crawlers".  The assignment is due on Thursday.  I will be assigning them a part in "project runway" where they will take on the role of a protist, a fungi, or a moneran.  Students will write a script and walk the runway next Wednesday.  Weekly review is due next Tuesday.

Math-Decimal practice and problem solving for homework.  Weekly review is due on Friday.

German- Mrs. Gammon has asked for a 4 inch plastic container and lid for next Monday.

Reading-HRP due Thursday.  Crispin, chapter 36-47 by Friday.  Vocab booklet due by Friday.