Wednesday, November 30

Happy last day of November! A light covering of snow helping us say good-bye to November. December 1 tomorrow - so hard to believe. As we celebrated the first Sunday of Advent at church we were reminded that Jesus is the Light and we await His return as the Light of the World. That goes along great with our memory verse this week commanding us to be the light in the darkness - we are to be God's light in this dark world until his return.

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson ch. 8 (August) due 12/6. We read pages 234-240 today and Comprehension Check on p. 241 due 12/1

Math - Lesson 50 due 12/1 and test 12/2

Writing - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson ch. 8 (August) Vocabulary and questions due 12/6 - students need to know the definitions of vocabulary so we can complete the vocabulary section in class tomorrow

Spelling - p. 39-40 due 12/1 and test 12/2

Social Studies - States and Capitals quiz (1-25) quiz 12/7 and Capitals Map due 12/2

Bible -Matthew 5:13-16 due 12/7

Tuesday, November 29

I apologize for not posting yesterday. We have been without Internet at school the past few days and completely forgot about it by the time I got home last night. Of course I had to make a stop at the Secretary of State on my way home - waiting until the last minute to renew my license! I guess there is no one to blame but myself!

I had a wonderful day and feel so blessed with the all the birthday wishes and birthday love from my students. I was welcomed this morning by a classroom completely decked out for my birthday! Complete with balloons, streamers and posters. This afternoon we celebrated with an amazing cake and ice cream - thank you Renee and Maria! And no birthday celebration would be complete without a birthday girl tiara, blinking birthday girl pin and birthday girl glasses. It was clear to everyone today that it indeed was my birthday! Thank you students for making it such a great day!

Don't worry, we did manage to get some work accomplished today! Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson ch. 8 (August) due 12/6. We read pages 224-233 in class. Vocabulary p. 92 due 11/30

Math - L 49 due 11/30 and test 12/2

Writing/Grammar - Grammar pages 17-18 due 11/30 and In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson ch. 8 (August) questions and vocabulary due 12/6.

Spelling - p. 38 due 11/30 and test 12/2

Science - read pages 22-24 and took notes

Bible - memory verse - Matthew 5:13-16 due 12/7

Tuesday, November 22

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving break with plenty of turkey and family time!

Here is a recap of our day - not a lot of homework over break :)

Reading - no Jackie Robinson this week!

Math - L 47 due 11/28 and HW Section L 46

Writing - WB p. 88 - Base words 11/28

Bible - no memory verse this week

Monday, November 21

Happy Monday! I trust everyone had a great weekend. Looking forward to Thanksgiving this week and continuing to thank God for all of His many blessings - and a short school week :)

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson chapter 7 due 11/22

Math - L 46 11/22 and quiz 11/22

Writing -In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson chapter 7 vocabulary and questions due 11/22

Spelling - no spelling this week :)

Social Studies - MSR pages 11 and 14 due 11/22

Bible - Matthew 5:15-16 due 11/22

November 21 Newsletter

Here is the latest newsletter - Happy Thanksgiving!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/103902126/Nov-21

Thursday, November 17

We made it to the end of the school week! A loud cheer is heard by all! Don't forget our second night of Parent/Teacher Conferences are tonight. Looking forward to seeing the rest of you tonight! The newsletter for next week was sent home today. Take note that the spelling words listed are for the test on Dec. 2. Next week there is no spelling test. Memory verse will be on Tuesday instead of Wednesday. Next week the students will not receive a new Jackie Robinson assignment nor will they have a new memory verse. I want them to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday and their short vacation from school :)

Have a wonderful 3 day weekend - I know I will!!!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson - chapter 7 due 11/22

Math - L 45 11/21 and quiz 11/22

Writing - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson ch. 7 questions and vocabulary due 11/22

Spelling - had test today - no spelling test next week

Bible - Matthew 5:15-16 due 11/22 - Tuesday, not Wednesday next week!

Wednesday, November 16

Happy Half-Day! We managed to squeeze in Language Arts, Math, Snack, Recess, and Computers today! Whew :) Don't forget to bring in your items and $4 for the Thanksgiving Baskets - tomorrow is the last day so that they can be delivered in time for Thanksgiving!

Here is what we did:

Reading - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson read ch. 7 due 11/22

Math - L 44 due 11/17 - no quiz this week

Writing - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson ch. 7 questions and vocabulary due 11/22

Spelling - test tomorrow!!

Bible - said Bible verse today - new verse: Matthew 5:15-16 due 11/22 - Tuesday - not Wednesday!

Tuesday, November 15

What an awesome day we in 5th and 6th grade! The students worked so hard on this beautiful autumn day!! I have been so blessed so far this year with such nice weather on my recess day - I'm counting my blessings and naming them one by one! Speaking of counting our blessings - don't forget to have your student bring in their items for the thanksgiving basket, as well as $4 to cover the cost of the turkeys. I'm really excited about this opportunity we have as a class to help others who are in need - sharing our blessings with them!

The highlight of my day were the American Dream posters. Each student "presented" their poster to the class - explaining/describing what they did for their posters. There were so many creative and well-done posters. Thank you for a job well done, students!

Here is a recap of our busy day:

Reading - presented our American Dream posters in class. We read pages 208-215 in class today. Vocabulary p. 82 due 11/16. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson ch. 7 due 11/22

Math - Lesson 43 due 11/16 -no quiz this week

Writing - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson ch. 7 questions and vocabulary due 11/22

Spelling - p. 34 and pages 35-36 due 11/16 and test 11/17 - Thursday this week!

Science - read and took notes on pages 20-21 - crossword and word search due 11/16

Bible - Matthew 5:13-14 due 11/16

November 14 Newsletter

Here is the link for this week's newsletter:

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/102977218/Nov-14

Monday, November 14

I trust that everyone enjoyed the half-day off on Friday - I sure did! I worked on the students' report cards this weekend and am so excited about the new format! We are generating the report cards electronically. All the information is the same, just a different format. We were actually able to add two new features to the report cards: percentages with the grades and comments for each individual subject instead of an area for general comments. I found that feature very helpful in communicating to you how your child is doing in the specific subjects. Look for the report cards, they are coming home Wednesday (which is also a half day!)

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - American Dream poster is due tomorrow 11/15 - if it is raining make sure to use a garbage bag to protect it! I would hate for a poster to be ruined after all the work the students have done! We read pages 206-207 and worked on visualizing when reading - using the details and descriptive language to imagine what is happening in the story (don't worry I'm not teaching New Age techniques!) :)

Math - Lesson 41 due 11/15 - no test or quiz this week :)

Writing - American Dream Poster due 11/15

Spelling - test is on Thursday this week!

Social Studies - began chapter 3 - Canada!

Bible - Matthew 5:13-14 due 11/16

Thursday, November 10

We are nearing the end of the first quarter - one day away! We are a quarter of the way through the school year already - can you believe it?! We had our Math test today and one more test tomorrow - Spelling - and we'll be done for the week and quarter! We've had an amazing start to the school year and look forward to the next three quarters with my students!

Don't forget tomorrow is leaf raking. Make sure you send along a rake and label it!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - American Dream Poster - due 11/15

Math - test today - no lesson or Math homework this weekend!

Writing - American Dream Poster

Spelling - test tomorrow 11/11

Social Studies - test was returned today

Science - test was returned today

Bible - Matthew 5:13-14 and completed pages 17 & 18 in our workbook - we started studying Matthew today.

Wednesday, November 9

What a beautiful afternoon after a rainy start to the day. We only had one indoor recess today and that was this morning. Grateful the rained stop and students were able to play outside this afternoon!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - we finished out story "Storm-a-Dust" and American Dream poster due 11/15

Math - L 40 due 11/10 and test 11/10

Writing - American Dream Poster due 11/15

Spelling - pages 31-32 due 11/10 and test 11/11

Science - test yesterday :)

Social Studies - test today :)

Bible - Matthew 5:13-14 due 11/16

American Dream Poster

Here is the link to the handout/requirements for the poster:

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/102122999/American-Dream-Poster

Tuesday, November 8

I apologize for not posting yesterday (Monday). It completely slipped my mind and didn't think of it until late last night. I figured it was a bit of a mute point by then! :) I had the privilege of attending In-Service at Dearborn Public Schools this afternoon. I was able to attend two sessions and found both of them to be so helpful and full of useful information. The students will be happy to know that I learned so new games for Math class, helping with memorizing math facts. I can't wait to use them in class. Laura Davidson was in the classroom for me today. She so enjoyed spending the rest of the day with the students and praised them on their excellent behavior. I have to admit that I was quite proud of my students! Thank you class for being on your best behavior!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - no In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson due next week - instead they have a poster project on the "American Dream". Students received a handout and rubric for the project as well as poster board to complete the project - it is due 11/15. I strongly suggest that you work with your student on this helping them to understand what the American Dream is. We talked extensively about it in class, but told the students to talk to their parents too :)

Here is the link for the handout:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/102122999/American-Dream-Poster

Math - Lesson 39 due 11/8 and test 11/10

Writing - American Dream poster due 11/15

Spelling - p. 30 due 11/9 test 11/11

Science - test today :)

Social Studies - test tomorrow 11/9 and played review game in class today

Bible - Phil. 2:14-16 due 11/9

November 7 Newsletter

Here is this week's newsletter. Remember Friday is leaf raking and a half day. Have a wonderful week!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/101728172/Nov-7

Friday, November 4

What a great day with my students. I am energized and encouraged this afternoon after a full and work-filled week. I am weary, but proud of what my students have accomplished this week. We are heading into our 9th week of school - end of the first quarter. As I reflect I can't believe where the time has gone. Hoping that the students have grown this quarter and proud of what they have done so far.

Make sure to check out the DCS Facebook page. I posted pictures from lunch time with our Friendship teams and using our whiteboards in class. It has been a great day!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - continued reading "From a Spark" in class and In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson ch. 6 due 11/8

Math - lesson 37 due 11/7 and test 11/10 - took quiz # 4 today

Writing - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson ch. 6 questions and vocabulary due 11/8

Spelling - test today and will have a test next Friday (after the leaf raking) 11/11

Science - went over Study Guide in class - test 11/8

Social Studies - Study Guide on Monday, review game Tuesday and test 11/9

Bible - Phil. 2:14-16 due 11/9

All correct and returns are due on Monday, November 7

Thursday, November 3

Students worked very hard today; working with each other to study for Science. As busy and demanding as my job can be (as any job can be!) I am so grateful to God for allowing me to teach here at DCS. I LOVE my job and cannot imagine doing anything else. There are days that are difficult and long, but in the end God gives me joy in what I do. I am fortunate to first have a job and secondly to work at DCS where God's word is spoken and lived out each day. I LOVE seeing my students grow in the Lord and in their relationships with others. God is good . . . ALL the time!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson ch 6 due 11/8

Math - L 36 due 11/4 and quiz 11/4

Writing - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson ch 6 questions and vocabulary due 11/8

Spelling - test 11/4

Science - worked on Study Guide in class today due 11/4 and test 11/8

Social Studies - test 11/9

Bible - Philippians 2:14-16

Wednesday, November 2

Our Bake Sale was a HUGE success today! Thank you so much for bringing in those goodies. We even had some parents send in items who were not on the list - that is teamwork! We raised over $45 for our trip to Mackinaw this spring!

We've had another beautiful day - how encouraging! I am enjoying the beauty of the leaves this season and all the different colors one can see. God makes things so beautiful for us - Thank you! I am thankful and grateful for the students' enthusiasm to help out in the bake sale. Everyone wanted to volunteer and do something. Once again I am so blessed by my students!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson chapter 6 due 11/8. We began reading "From a Spark" and will finish reading the activity on Friday.

Math - Lesson 35 due 11/3 and quiz on 11/4

Writing - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson questions and vocabulary ch. 6 due 11/8

Spelling - p. 27-28 due 11/3. Study words 11-15 and review 1-10

Science - test 11/8 - study guide tomorrow

Social Studies - test 11/9 - study guide tomorrow or Friday

Bible - Philippians 2:14-16 due 11/9

Tuesday, November 1

Happy November! What a gorgeous beginning to a new month! God has blessed us with so many good things. Each blog entry this month I am going to include at least one thing I am thankful for. I know I should be thankful each and every day, not just around Thanksgiving. Baby steps right now. I will strive for one month and it will become a habit and will do all year around! :) I'm including two things today: First of all as I have mentioned - THE BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN WEATHER. What an awesome day to have recess duty! Trust me, you won't hear me saying that come January when it is bitterly cold :) Secondly I am thankful and grateful for a God who supports and sustains us. A God who is imputable - never changes. He has called me to be His child and watches over, takes care of and protects me like a father does. I don't deserve His grace, but He keeps giving it to me and giving it to me. I indeed have a grateful heart!

We did have a full day. A lot of work was completed in our day. The students should feel good about all the work they completed and the manner in which it was completed! Good job!

****Don't forget - Bake Sale tomorrow!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson - ch. 6 due 11/8

Math - L 34 due 11/2 and quiz 11/4 - Friday

Writing - vocabulary antonym activity in class and In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson ch. 6 questions and vocabulary due 11/8

Spelling - test 11/4 - study words 6-10 and review 1-5

Science - students worked on review questions from pages 2-15 - most got them completed in class - due 11/2. Test over pages 2-15 on 11/8. Will get a study guide on Thursday

Social Studies - read pages 18-25 and comprehension check 2C 2D and 2E - do not need complete sentences

Bible - I Corinthians 13:1-7 due 11/2