June 4 Newsletter

It is our last newsletter of the year - can you believe it?!  I can't!  This year has flown by and I've had so much fun.  There is still a lot going on this last week.  Make sure to read through the newsletter so you don't miss anything!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/121940238/June-4?

May 28 Newsletter

here is the link:  http://www.docstoc.com/docs/121278728/May-28

Thursday, May 24

Wow - it was a warm one today!  Grateful for the beautiful weather the past few weeks and looking forward to the holiday weekend!

A few reminders as we leave for Mackinaw next week and the end of the school year is almost upon us!

• permission slip for Mackinaw - due tomorrow (Friday, May 25) it is in the parent packet that went home last Friday
• We leave for Mackinaw on Wednesday - students need to at school at 8 AM
• End of the year party at my house is Tuesday, June 5 - information went home today (Thursday).  Let me know if you can drive

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Johnny Tremain ch. 11-12 due 5/29 - Tuesday

Math - L 144 due 5/25 and test 6/6

Writing - questions Johnny Tremain ch. 11-12 due 5/19

Spelling - test tomorrow 5/25

Bible - Ephesians 6:10-14

Friday, May 18

It's Friday, It's Friday!  Grateful for another great week in 5th and 6th grade!

Reminders:

• State report posters due on Tuesday, presentations on Tuesday and Wednesday
• You are invited to the state report presentations - schedule is in the newsletter
• Mackinaw Trip packet went home today (Friday) and permission slip due by next Friday

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading/Writing - Johnny Tremain ch. 9-10 and vocabulary and questions due 5/23

Math - L 140 due 5/21 and Jumpstart HW sec L 136 due 5/21

Spelling - test today on Easily Confused Words - the last two spelling tests this year are review lists and will have 25 words on each list

Social Studies - had ch. 5 quiz today and State Report poster due 5/22 and presentations 5/22 and 5/23

Bible - Psalm 1 - 5/23

Thursday, May 17

Another beautiful, spring day!  Grateful for the pleasant weather this week!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading/Writing - read Johnny Tremain ch. 9-10 - questions and vocabulary

Math - L 139 due 5/18 and test 5/22

Spelling - test tomorrow - easily confused words

Social Studies - ch. 5 quiz tomorrow and state report posters and presentations 5/22

Bible - Psalm 1 - 5/23

Tuesday, May 15

• Tomorrow is Field Day!  Students are excited and ready to participate!

• Reminder that $40 for Mackinaw is due Friday 5/18 

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Johnny Tremain ch. 7-8 are due tomorrow.  We also worked on State Report presentations today

Math - L 138 due 5/16 and test 5/22

Writing - Johnny Tremain vocab and questions ch. 7-8 due tomorrow

Spelling - p. 103-104 - completed in class and test Friday 5/18

Social Studies - quiz over ch. 5 Friday 5/18 - completed review sheet in class today.  5/22 State Report posters due and presentations begin

Bible - Psalm 1:1-3 due 5/17 - change because of field day :)

Friday, May 11

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Johnny Tremain ch. 7-8 due 5/15

Math - Jumpstart HW section L 136 and L 136 due 5/14

Writing - Johnny Tremain Questions and Vocabulary ch. 7-8 due 5/16

Spelling -test today

Social Studies - State Report Posters due 5/22 and presentation 5/22 and 23  MSR p. 35 due 5/14 and Middle States Map Study due 5/14 - we had time in class to work on both

Bible - Psalm 1:1-3 5/16

May 14 Newsletter

Here is a link to the latest newsletter:

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/120356734/May-14

Wednesday, May 9

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - we read pages 578-586 in class on our own and with partners.  I handed out Johnny Tremain ch. 7-8 - due 5/16

Math - lesson 134 due 5/9 and quiz 5/14

Writing - Johnny Tremain ch 7-8 questions and vocabulary due 5/16

Spelling - completed pages 99-100 in class and test on Friday 5/11

Social Studies - took notes on 5.1 and 5.2 and p. 31 MSR due 5/10

Bible - new verse Psalm 1:1-3 due 5/16

Tuesday, May 8

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - we read pages 570-577 in class, discussed characters in a story.  Johnny Tremain ch. 4-6 due tomorrow 5/9

Math - L 133 due tomorrow 5/9

Writing - Johnny Tremain ch. 4-6 vocabulary and questions due 5/9

Spelling - p. 98 completed and corrected in class, sentences using spelling words due 5/9 and test 5/11

Social Studies - went over state report presentations today - requirements - poster due 5/22.  Read 5.1 & 5.2 and Comp check 5 A & B

Bible - Colossians 3:15-17 5/9

All correct and returns due Friday

Week of May 7 Newsletter

Here is the link to the newsletter:

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/120219174/May-7

Thursday, May 3

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Johnny Treamain ch. 4-6 due 5/9

Math - L 130 due 5/9 and test # 13 tomorrow

Writing - Johnny Tremain ch. 4-6 vocab and questions due 5/9

Spelling - test tomorrow

Social Studies - open book quiz tomorrow and State Report Posters due 5/22

Bible - Colossians 3:15-17 due 5/9

April 30 Newsletter

Sorry for the delay in posting the newsletter.  The website that I use was not letting me upload documents - but now it is fixed :)

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/119896957/April-30

Monday, April 30

DCS students and Brad Stolman will be leading worship at DCF this Sunday, May 6.  All students are invited to participate. A note was sent home today and please send it back indicating if your student will or will not be participating.  This will make it easier for planning - thank you!

Don't forget that our last bake sale is this Wednesday, May 2  6th grade is providing the bake goods.  Final cost for Mackinaw and other information will be sent out in the next week.

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Johnny Tremain ch. 2-3 due 5/2.  In class we read pages 544-545 in our book and completed p. 231 in our workbook

Math - quiz # 13 today and L 127 due 5/1

Writing - Johnny Tremain ch. 2-3 vocabulary and questions due 5/2 and p. 232 vocal due 5/1

Spelling - took pretest today of suffixes and test on Friday 5/4

Social Studies - State Report Poster due 5/22

Bible - Psalm 23 due 5/2

Wednesday, April 25

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - turned in Johnny Tremain ch. 1 and ch 2 & 3 are due 5/2 - students were told that they need to have their Johnny Tremain work with them at school the coming weeks, as time will be given in class to complete the work.  We read pages 525-539 in class

Math - L 125 due 4/26 - no test or quiz this week

Writing - Johnny Tremain ch. 2 & 3 questions and vocab. due 5/2 - see note in reading

Spelling - p. 91 & 92 due 4/26

Social Studies - Eastern United States Map Study due 4/27 - worked on in class today also

Bible - said Psalm 23:1-4 today all of Psalm 23 due 5/2

Tuesday, April 24

Yes, I am back!!  Last week I was out with a bad case of pink eye and then had a conference on Thursday and Friday.  Thanks go out to Judith Pursifull and Laura Davidson for taking over our classroom while I was out and gone.  It is so good to be back with the students and working with them.  We have a lot to complete in the next six weeks and am excited about what we are doing!  This week we are preparing for Grandparent's Day on Friday.  Don't forget that dismissal is at Noon on Friday!


Here is a recap of our day:


Reading - Johnny Tremain ch. 1 due tomorrow 4/25


Math - L 124 due tomorrow 4/25 - no quiz this week


Writing - Johnny Tremain ch. 1 vocabulary and questions due tomorrow 4/25


Spelling - completed p. 90 in class and test is on THURSDAY this week, not Friday and was stated in the newsletter


Social Studies - worked on "News at Birth" newsletter for state report


Bible - Psalm 23:1-4 due tomorrow 4/25

Monday, April 2

What a beautiful Monday! So wonderful to see the sunshine and feel its warmth.

Here is a recap of our day:

Math - took quiz # 12 and Lesson 117 due tomorrow 4/3

Reading and Grammar - no homework today :)

Spelling - to test this week, due to the short week

Social Studies - we played a huge review game today in preparation for the ch. 3 test tomorrow 4/3

Bible - Matthew 6:9-13 due 4/4

April 2 Newsletter

Reminders:

• Bake Sale this Wednesday
• Report Cards go home on Wednesday
• No School on Thursday!

Link to latest Newsletter:

www.docstoc.com/docs/117662968/April-2

Wednesday, March 28

What a beautiful day, a little windy, but beautiful! There is an announcement in the pink note that there is no school next Thursday, April 5. The staff is using this day for Professional Development, in preparation for the next school year. Enjoy a nice long Easter Break!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - we read pages 494-499 in class today

Math L 115 due 3/29 and quiz on Monday 4/2

Grammar - pages 49-50 due 3/29

Social Studies - Ch. 3 review sheet due tomorrow 3/29 and ch. 3 test on 4/3

Bible - new memory verse is Matthew 6:9-13 due 4/4

Tuesday, March 27

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Sign of the Beaver ch. 20-25 due tomorrow

Math - L 114 due 3/8 and quiz 4/2

Writing/Grammar - Sign of the Beaver ch. 20-25 vocabulary and questions due 3/28 and Grammar p. 47-48 due 3/28

Spelling - p. 82 due 3/28 and test Friday 3/30

Social Studies - Review Sheet ch. 3 due 3/29 and ch. 3 test 4/3

Bible - James 1:19-22 due 3/28

Friday, March 23

We have wrapped up another school week. The students were troopers this week working through the hot, uncomfortable temperatures. It is suppose to cool down this weekend. I'm ready for some "normal" spring weather!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Sign of the Beaver ch 20-25 due 2/28

Math - Jump Start Homework Section L 111 due 2/26 and took test # 11 today

Writing - Sign of the Beaver ch. 20-25 vocabulary and questions due 2/28

Spelling - test today

Social Studies - read part of 3.8 and began taking notes - chapter 3 test 4/2

Bible - James 1:19-22 3/38

March 26 Newsletter

Here is the link to the latest newsletter:

www.docstoc.com/docs/116914249/March-26

Wednesday, March 21

Whew - this heat is something else. By the afternoon we are all a bit lethargic and tired from the warmth and heat. We are plugging along, like always, and getting the things done that we need to :)

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - students received Sign of the Beaver ch. 20-25 today - due 3/28. We also read "The Gold Coin" in class today pg. 450-459. We are learning about Fables/Folktales this week, focusing on the Author's Purpose.

Math - L 110 due 3/22 in 6th grade we learned how to use a compass and measuring radius and diameter. Test on Friday 3/23

Writing - Sign of the Beaver ch. 20-25 vocabulary and questions due 3/28

Spelling - pg. 79-80 due tomorrow 3/22

Social Studies - we finished notes on 3.7 today - Canada's resources and industry

Bible - students said their verse today - new verse due 3/28 James 1:19-21

Monday, March 19

We are back in our routine! Iowa Tests under our belt and 3 weeks until Spring Break. We have our work cut out for us!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - read pages 448-449 in class and completed p. 191 in our work book - Author's Purpose. We read a fable

Math - L 108 due 3/20 and test 3/23

Writing - vocabulary p. 192 due 3/20

Spelling - pretest today on Related Words and test on Friday 3/23

Social Studies - took notes on 3.6 and 3.7, read 3.7 and comprehension check 3 G and H due tomorrow 3/20

Bible - II Timothy 3:16-17 due 3/21

Friday, March 16

What a gorgeous day! Praising God for keeping us safe during the storms last night. Praying for those affected by the storms. Members of our church, in Ann Arbor, were affected by the storm. They are safe and minimal damage was done to their house. Many in the Dexter area were not so fortunate. Taking solace in the knowledge that our God is a sovereign God and in control of ALL things!

We finished the Iowa Tests today - a cheer can be heard around the world! Students were troopers and finished well - thank you for all your hard work and effort! Because of their hard work and effort, the students have little work to complete over the weekend. No Sign of the Beaver due next week :) Here is what is coming up:

Math - quiz today and L 107 due Monday

Social Studies - turned in State Report notes today

Bible - II Timothy 3:16-17 due 3/21

Have a splendid weekend!

March 19 Newsletter

Here is the link to the latest newsletter:

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/116380152/March-19

Thursday, March 15

Another day of testing under our belt; just one more to go! The students have been doing great this week and I appreciate it so much!

Don't forget to turn in the slip for the Mackinaw trip and if you are interested in being a chaperone!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading and Writing - no Sign of the Beaver this week - a break during the Iowa Tests :)

Math - L 106 due 3/16 and quiz tomorrow 3/16

Spelling - no test this week

Social Studies - State Report Notes are due tomorrow 3/16

Bible - new verse is II Timothy 3:16-17 due 3/21

Wednesday, March 14

Iowa Testing Day 3 under our belt! Once again the students were real troopers today! I appreciate their effort on these test days. I know it easy for them!

Here is a recap of our day and what is due:

Reading and Writing - Sign of the Beaver ch. 16-19 and vocabulary and questions due 3/15

Math - L 105 due 3/15 and quiz 3/16

Spelling - no test this week :)

Social Studies - state report notes due Friday 3/16

Bible - new memory verse II Timothy 3:16-17

An informational note about our Mackinaw trip went home today. If you did not get your copy it is posted on the blog. Let me know if you need another copy!

Mackinaw Information Letter - 3/14/12

An informational note about Mackinaw went home with you student today. If you did not receive it here is a copy of it:

Dear Parents,

Our trip to Mackinaw is scheduled for May 30, 31, and June 1. Right now I need two pieces of information from you to make final plans for our trip:

1. Whether or not your child will or will not be going with us on our trip. Please fill out the form at the bottom or e-mail me. Final cost of the trip has not yet been finalized. My guess would be between $40-$50 per student plus the cost of two meals while traveling and spending money. Please do not let the cost stand in the way. Let me know if this is a concern.

2. If you would like to chaperone the trip. No siblings are allowed on the trip. Being a chaperone entails responsibilities on the trip:

a. drive on the trip

b. oversee/in charge of assigned students in your hotel room and on our expeditions. (may be the same group as in your room)

c. supporting the teacher by following and abiding by all trip guidelines

If you are interested in being a chaperone please let me know in writing or by e-mail (rlvanderlaan@yahoo.com) by Friday, March 16. This year if more volunteer than we will need chaperones will be chosen by lottery. I will let you know by Monday, March 19 if you were chosen. In past years adults have been able to join the Mackinaw trip as participants; paying for their trip. This option will not be available this year.

I am so excited about this trip. I know the students look forward to the experience and the fun we will have. Remember that this trip is for the students and I am trying to make it a memorable and great experience for them.

In Christ,

Mrs. Rachel Arnold

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__________________________________

(student name)

_____ will be going to Mackinaw

_____ will not be going to Mackinaw

Please return by Friday, March 16 – Thank You!

Tuesday, March 13

Day 2 of Iowa Tests under our belt! The students were real troopers today as we completed test in both the morning and afternoon - thank you for your effort and cooperation!

BAKE SALE TOMORROW - 6TH GRADE SUPPLYING THE BAKED GOODS THIS MONTH

Here is a recap of our day and what is coming up:

Reading - Sign of the Beaver ch. 16-19 due 3/15

Math - L 104 due 3/14 and quiz 3/16

Spelling - no test this week :)

Writing - Sign of the Beaver ch. 16-19 vocabulary and questions due 3/15

Social Studies - State report notes due Friday 3/16

Bible - memory verse tomorrow - Joshua 1:7-9

Monday, March 12

Our week of Iowa Tests have begun! We completed two tests today and will continue on with more tomorrow. Reminder that there is no spelling test this week because of Iowa Tests. Wednesday is our next bake sale. Sixth grade is supplying the baked goods this month.

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Sign of the Beaver ch. 16-19 is due on Thursday 3/15

Math - L 103 due 3/13 and quiz 3/16

Writing - Sign of the Beaver ch. 16-19 vocabulary and questions due 3/15

Social Studies - State Report notes due Friday 3/16

Bible - Joshua 1:7-9 due 3/14

Friday, March 9 & March 12 Newsletter

What a successful Science Fair!! I was so good to see so many people at the Science Fair last night. I loved watching the students "show off" their projects and explain what they had been working on for the past few months! Thank you for your help and support during this time. We couldn't do it without you! Yesterday was a busy day, with a lot going on - as usual. Today we are having our Class Store this afternoon. Students can use the classroom money they have been "earning" to purchase items and coupons for different "privileges" i.e.: stay in from recess one time, not having to do one Math Review lesson, a snack for the whole class, etc. Everyone is very excited about all the possibilities! :)

Here is the latest newsletter. Don't forget that it is Iowa testing next week and no spelling test next week!

http//:www.docstoc.com/docs/115810502/March-12

Wednesday, March 7

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - read pages 428-445 in Reading book due 3/8. Sign of the Beaver ch. 16-19 due 3/14

Math L 100 due 3/8 and test 3/9

Writing - Sign of the Beaver ch. 16-19

Spelling - pages 75-76 due 3/8

Science - set up projects for judging

Social Studies - state information sheets due 3/16

Bible - Joshua 1:7-9

Tuesday, March 6

We did our Science Project presentations today and they all did a fabulous job! The students gave their presentations for the 7th and 8th grade class and then in turn listed to theirs. It was so interesting to hear about all the other projects. Thursday evening is the Science Fair at 6 PM. The projects will all be upstairs; displayed in the classrooms. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Sign of the Beaver ch. 12-15 due 3/7

Math - L 99 due 3/7 and test 3/9

Writing - Sign of the Beaver ch. 12-15 vocabulary and questions due 3/7

Spelling - test 3/9

Science - presentations today and Science Fair Thursday evening

Social Studies - 3 books about their state due 3/7

Bible - Exodus 20:12-17 due 3/7

Monday, March 5

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Sign of the Beaver ch. 12-15 due 3/7. In class we read pages 426-427, about the Incas. Vocabulary p. 182 due 3/6

Math - L 98 due 3/6 and test 3/9

Writing - Sign of the Beaver ch. 12-15 vocabulary and questions due 3/7

Spelling - pretest today, test 3/9

Science - practicing for our presentations tomorrow - will have some time in class tomorrow to practice too

Social Studies - students need 3 books about their state by Wednesday 3/7

Bible - Exodus 20:12-17 due 3/7

March 5 Newsletter

Here is a link to the latest newsletter:

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/115220231/March-5

Friday, March 2

I have an amazing group of students! They worked so hard on their display boards and presentations today. Will finish up on Monday and Tuesday afternoon they will be making their project presentations in the afternoon. I am so excited and can't wait to see the finished projects! Don't forget that the Science Fair in Thursday evening from 6-8 PM. We will see you there!

Here is a recap of our day and what is coming up next week:

Reading - Sign of the Beaver ch. 12-15 due 3/7

Math - Lesson 97 due 3/5 and we took quiz # 10 today. Jump Start HW Section L 96 due 3/5

Writing - Sign of the Beaver ch. 12-15 vocabulary and questions dues 3/7

Spelling - test today :)

Social Studies - students will need three books from the library about their state - by Wednesday

Science - Science Fair on Thursday!

Bible - Exodus 20:12-17 due 3/7

Thursday, March 1

Happy First Day of March! Where did February go?! Students worked so hard today on their science projects; finishing their conclusions and cutting and gluing the pieces for their display board. Tomorrow we will work on their display boards and start working on their oral presentations which will be Tuesday.

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Sign of the Beaver ch. 12-15 due 3/7

Math - L 96 due 3/2 and quiz on 3/2

Writing - Sign of the Beaver ch. 12-15 vocabulary and questions due 3/7

Spelling - test tomorrow 3/2

Science - projects!

Bible - Exodus 20:12-17 due 3/7

all correct and returns are due tomorrow 3/2

next bake sale is 3/14

Wednesday, February 29

Happy Leap Day! Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Sign of the Beaver ch. 6-11 was due today. Ch. 12-15 due 3/7. We read "Catching Fire" p. 410-421 - a story of Blacksmith and his trade

Math - corrected L 94 in class and L 95 due 3/1 - quiz on Friday 3/2

Writing - Sign of the Beaver ch 6-11 vocabulary and questions were due today. Students received vocabulary and questions for ch. 12-15 due 3/7

Spelling - pages 71-72 due 3/1 and test 3/2

Science - worked on graph for data/results and conclusion

Bible - Exodus 20:12-17 due 3/7

Tuesday, February 28

We have been working very hard on our science projects. The Science Fair will be here before you know it! Ask you student what they have been working on and what the results were for their project. It is so exciting to see the students completing their work and discovering the results of their projects. Mark you calendar - Science Fair is next Thursday, March 8 from 6-8 PM. All students must be there. Can't wait to see you then!

Reminder that all correct and returns from this quarter are due this Friday, March 2.

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Sign of the Beaver ch. 6-11 due 2/29

Math - L 94 due 2/29 and quiz on Friday

Writing - Sign of the Beaver ch. 6-11 vocabulary and questions due 2/29

Spelling - p. 70 due 2/29 and test 3/2

Science - working on projects - Science Fair on March 8 6-8 PM

Bible - Exodus 20:7-11

Monday, February 27

Welcome back after an unexpected long weekend. We dove right in to working on our science projects. Don't forget that the Science Fair is next week Thursday, March 8 from 6-8 PM - mark your calendars!

All correct and returns are due on Friday!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Sign of the Beaver ch. 6-11 due 2.29. We read pages 408-409 in class and completed workbook page 171. Vocab pg. 172 due 2/28

Math - L 93 due 2/28 and quiz 3/2

Writing - Sign of the Beaver ch, 6-11 vocabulary and questions due 2/29

Spelling - pretest today and test 3/2

Science - working on projects

Bible - Exodus 20:7-11 due 2/29

Saturday, February 25

I hope that everyone enjoyed their snow day; I sure did! Here is the latest newsletter. The hard copy will be sent home on Monday. Enjoy your weekend!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/114447840/February-27

Thursday, February 23

We were back at it today! It was so good to see all the students today. I missed seeing them this week!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - new Sign of the Beaver assignment - read chapters 6-11 due 2/29

Writing - Sign of the Beaver - vocabulary and questions due 2/29

Math - played Math games today - no assignment

Spelling - no test this week :)

Science - we are continuing to work on our projects - wrapping them up on Monday and will then start graphing our data. I asked the students to bring in lettering for their display boards

Bible - new verse is Exodus 20:7-11 - continuing with the 10 Commandments

Thursday, February 16

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Sign of the Beaver ch. 1-5 due 2/23

Math - L 91 due 2/17 and test tomorrow 2/17

Writing - Sign of the Beaver ch. 1-5 vocabulary and questions due 2/23

Spelling - test tomorrow 2/17 - Including all the Letters

Science - we continue to work on our projects in class - it is amazing to see what is happening before our eyes! I CAN'T wait for the science fair!

Bible - we are memorizing the 10 Commandments - first section is due 2/23 - Exodus 20:1-6

Wednesday, February 15

We are coming down off of our sugar highs - myself included :)

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - handed out Sign of the Beaver - 1-5 due 2/23. Read pages 288-297 in class today

Math L 90 due 2/16 and test 2/17

Writing - Sign of the Beaver ch. 1-5 vocabulary and questions due 2/23

Science - continuing to work on our projects

Bible - We are memorizing the 10 Commandments - Ex. 20:1-6 is due 2/23

Tuesday, February 14

Woah! My head is spinning from an overload of sugar!! We certainly celebrated valentine's day in our room today! Lots of love and treats were passed out and we revealed our secret valentine's. In our devotions this morning we were reminded of God's great love for us and the salvation we have because of His love. Feeling grateful for the love God shows me each and every day.

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - pages 386-387 - we discussed plot and the 5 elements of plot and pg. 161 in our workbook

Math - L 89 due 2/15 and test 2/17

Spelling - p. 66 due 2/15 an test 2/17

Grammar - pages 45-46 due 2/15

Science - we continue to work on our projects

Bible - Matthew 6:33-34 2/15

Monday, February 13

I have a classroom full of scientists! We have been working very hard and focusing on our science project and the scientific process! We have learned that details and being exact are a MUST for any scientist! I know the students are tired of me reminding me of that and telling them that they need to rewrite or reword something so that all the details are included with exact measurements. Despite probable frustration we are on our way with our projects! Less than 4 weeks until the science fair. Don't forget to mark your calendars - March 8 - I can't wait!

Don't forget tomorrow is Valentine's Day and we are revealing our Secret Valentine's and exchanging valentine's in the afternoon. Remember to bring a valentine for everyone in the class!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - we working on our Science Projects

Math - L 88 due 2/14 and test 2/17

Science - working on projects

Spelling - pretest today and test 2/17

Bible - Matthew 6:33-34 due 2/15

February 13 Newsletter

Here is the latest newsletter. Don't forget Tuesday is Valentine's Day. We are exchanging valentine's and revealing our secret valentine.

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/112886910/February-13

Thursday, February 9

The students are working on their Science Projects. All the materials are here in class and I have a room full of 13 scientists! I LOVE it. Today we worked on writing out their experimental procedure and materials lists. There is a lot of detail involved; but as we are learning science is very exact! Not a lot of homework tonight - just spelling test tomorrow and math quiz.

Here is a recap of our day:

Math - L 86 due 2/10 and quiz 2/10

Spelling - test 2/10

Science - working on projects here at school

Bible - Matthew 6:33-34 2/15

Wednesday, February 8

Another successful bake sale! Thank you for bringing in all the yummy baked goods. We sold out of everything before the end of the day!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - we read pages 279-281 in class today

Math - L 85 due 2/9 and quiz 2/10

Grammar - pages 43-44 due 12/9

Spelling - pages 63-64 due 2/9 and test 2/10

Science -we are working on our projects in class

Bible - Matthew 6:33-34 due 2/15

Tuesday, February 7

We are back into the swing of things! We had a great time at Science Camp and so grateful for all we were able to do! Don't forget that the Bake Sale is tomorrow - 5th grade is bringing in the baked goods.

A note went home today about our Valentine's Party next week. A class list is on the back of the information sheet. If you have any questions let me know!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - we read pages 368-378 in class "Spring Paint"

Math - L 84 due 2/8 and quiz 2/10

Grammar - p. 40 and p. 41-42 due 2/8

Spelling - p. 62 due 2/8 and test 2/10

Science - working on our projects in class

Bible - Matthew 6:33-34 due 2/15

Tuesday, January 31

Science Camp is upon us! We leave tomorrow morning for Howell Nature Center. Double check the packing list to make sure your students has everything he/she/they need! We met this afternoon and went over the booklet and answered any last minute questions. STUDENTS MUST HAVE A SACK LUNCH FOR TOMORROW!! We will eat up at the Nature Center.

Report Cards went home today, instead of tomorrow, because of science camp. You keep the report card. Sign and return the envelope. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. This will be the last post of the week as we will be having a wild time at Science Camp!

Here is a recap of our day:

No Reading work

No Math work

No Writing/Grammar work

No Spelling work

Social Studies - MSR map p. 17 - will have time tomorrow morning, before we leave for camp, to work on it

Science - project supplies at school 2/6

Bible - no verse this week

January 30 Newsletter

Here is next week's newsletter:

www.docstoc.com/docs/111514371/Jan-30

Thursday, January 26

It is the end of the first semester - wow wee!! Honestly, I don't know where the time has gone. As I reflect on the school year so far I have nothing but praise and thanksgiving for all that God has done! We have had a great year so far. It is such a privilege to teach these 13 students.; to watch them grow in knowledge and in their relationship with the Lord. Praying for God's continued blessings on the 2nd half of this school year!

A note of apology for not posting the past few days. I've been fighting a losing battle with bronchitis this week and didn't stay on top of blogging. Praying this weekend will bring needed healing and relief!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - no homework!

Math - we had test # 8 today - no homework!

Writing/Grammar - no homework!

Spelling - test on homophones today - no homework!

Science - supplies for project due 2/6

Social Studies - we had a quiz today - no homework!

Bible - Matthew 6:19-21 due 1/31 - note that is a Tuesday, not Wednesday because of Science Camp.

Reminders:

Science Camp - Feb. 1-3

Bake Sale - Feb. 8 - 5th grade supplying baked goods

Monday, January 23

Reading - Jackie Robinson summary due 1/25. We read pages 340-341 in our Reading books and talked about themes in stories. Workbook pages 141-142 due 1/24

Math - L 78 due 1/24 test on 1/26

Grammar/Writing - Jackie Robinson Summary due 1/25 and grammar pg. 35-36 due 1/24

Spelling - pretest today, p. 58 due 1/24 and test on Thursday 1/26

Science - supplies for projects - bring in on 2/6

Social Studies - quiz 1/26 on Canadian Provinces/Territories and Capitals

Bible - I Peter 5:8-11 due 1/25

Friday, January 20

Science Camp information sheet went home today. Also, if you are a chaperone a packet was sent home, for you, with your student. We wrapped up a great week of school, today! Students working as hard as ever, putting forth their best effort - most of the time :)

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Jackie Robinson Summary due 1/25 and we finished our advertisement posters

Math - L 77 due 1/23, HW sec L 76 due 1/23, quiz today and test next Thursday 1/26

Writing - Jackie Robinson - Summary

Spelling - test today - next week test on Thursday

Science - supplies for science project are due 2/6

Social Studies - Canadian Provinces and Capitals 1/26

Bible - I Peter 5;8-11

All correct and returns that students received today are due on Monday

January 23 Newsletter

Here is the latest Newsletter.

Reminder: Don't forget that it is the end of the semester on Friday and there is not school. Spelling and Math test will be on Thursday !

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/111179749/Jan-23

Tuesday, January 16

Another day packed full of hard work and activity! We met in Science Project groups and are moving forward with them. Ask you student about their project and what they are doing. I am SO excited about the science going on in our classroom!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - we listened to/read Casey at the Bat, vocabulary p. 132 due 1/17 and Jackie Robinson summary due 1/25 - Wednesday

Math - Lesson 74 due 1/17 and quiz 1/20

Writing/Grammar - Jackie Robinson summary due 1/25

Spelling - p. 54 due 1/17 and test 1/20

Science - Science Project Proposal Form - signed due 1/19

Social Studies - States and Capitals (26-50) quiz tomorrow 1/18

Bible - I Peter 5:8-9 1/18

Monday, January 16

Wow! What a day! We kept very busy today with all of our work!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Jackie Robinson ch. 12 due 1/17. We read pages 324-325 and completed p. 131 in our workbook

Math - L 73 due 1/17 and quiz 1/20

Writing/Grammar - Jackie Robinson ch. 12 questions and vocabulary due 1/17 . Grammar pages 33-34 due 1/17

Spelling - took our pretest today and test 1/20

Science - we will meet in our science project groups tomorrow

Social Studies - states and capitals quiz (26-50) on Wed 1/18

Bible - I Peter 5:8-9 1/18

All correct and returns are due January 20 - Friday

January 16 Newsletter

Here is the latest newsletter:

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/110956150/Jan-16

A hard copy is sent home every Friday

Friday, January 13

Winter is here - kind of :) It is cooler and we do have snow. I'm not complaining, we've had a very mild winter and I don't mind that! We kept busy today with our tests, computer class, hearing testing and assignments. Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Jackie Robinson Ch. 12 due 1/17

Math - test today, HW Section L 71 due 1/16

Writing/Grammar - Jackie Robinson ch. 12 vocabulary and questions due 1/17 and Grammar p. 31-32 due 1/16

Spelling - test today

Social Studies - read section 3.5 and completed Comprehension Check 3D and 3E due 1/16

Bible - I Peter 5:8-9 due 1/17

All Correct and Returns are due next Friday, January 20

Thursday, January 12

One more day and we've made it through another week! The students have been working hard and proud of what they're doing! We had a great bake sale yesterday - thank you for the yummy baked goods!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Jackie Robinson ch. 12 due 1/17

Math - L 71 due 1/13 and test 1/13

Writing - Jackie Robinson ch. 12 vocabulary and questions due 1/17

Spelling - test tomorrow 1/13

Social Studies - states and capitals quiz 1/18

Bible - I Peter 5:8-9

All correct and returns are due 0n Friday, January 20

Tuesday, January 10

What a gorgeous day! The warmth and beauty of the sun was wonderful. Once again I actually didn't mind doing recess duty today! :) We talked about our science projects today and am so excited about what the students have come up with. 5th and 6th graders are doing projects in groups of 3 and one group of 4. I assigned the groups today and they had an opportunity to meet in their groups and talk about what they would like to do for their projects. The groups have to choose something that has to do with plants, seeing that is what we are studying in Science this year. I was amazed with some of the ideas they came up with. The majority of the work will be completed here at school, in class. They will conduct their experiments, complete their display boards, etc at school. One of the objectives of this is to encourage the students to work in groups and learn how to work together as a group to complete a project; a true 21st Century Skill! A science project lends itself very well to that. More information will be coming your way!

*** Bake Sale Tomorrow*** 6th grade is bringing in the baked goods this month

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Jackie Robinson ch. 11 due 1/11, read pages 308-319 in class and vocabulary p. 122 due 1/11

Math - L 69 due 1/11 and test 1/13

Writing/Grammar - Jackie Robinson ch. 11 vocabulary and questions 1/11, grammar p. 27-28 due 1/11

Spelling - p. 50 due 1/11 and test 1/13

Science - started talking/working on science projects

Social Studies - states and capitals (26-50) quiz 1/18

Bible - Luke 6:43-45 due 1/11

January 9 Newsletter

Here is the latest newsletter: www.docstoc.com/docs/110398098/Jan-9

Monday, January 9

Another great start to a new week! We began our day joining together for chapel, praising the Lord and learning what it takes to be the greatest. We learned that in order to be the greatest we need to be a servant of all; a challenge for all of us. We were challenged to think of one person today we could serve, what we could do to serve that person and then we shared with our neighbor what that was. Ask your student who they chose to serve and what their act of service was.

Progress Reports were sent home today. If I saw you today, I gave it to you. Otherwise I sent it home with your student. Please sign the form that you received the report and return it by Wednesday, January 11. If you have any questions or want to schedule a conference please contact me.

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - Jackie Robinson ch. 11 due 1/11. In class we read pages 306-307 and completed workbook page 121

Math - L 68 due 1/10 and test 1/13

Writing - Jackie Robinson ch. 11 vocab and questions due 1/11

Spelling - pretest today and test 1/13

Social Studies - took notes section 3.3 States and Capitals (26-30) quiz on 1/18

Bible - Luke 6:43-45 due 1/11

Bake Sale on Wednesday - 6th grade is providing the baked goods this month

Friday, January 6

Information went home today about Science Camp. Thank you to all of you have already volunteered to help us out! Reminder that Science Camp is February 1-3 at Howell Nature Center. We had a great day, busy with work and even a little bit (not too much!) fun :) I so love teaching here at DCS and blessed continually by the students here!

Here is a recap of our day:

Reading - finish the story, read pages 296-303. Jackie Robinson ch. 11 due 1/11

Math - Jumpstart - HW section L 66. L67 due 1/9 and had a quiz today

Grammar/Writing - Jackie Robinson ch 11 vocab and questions due 1/11 and p. 26 Grammar due 1/9

Spelling - test today

Social Studies - States and Capitals quiz (26-50) 1/18

Bible - Luke 6:43-45 1/11

Bake Sale on Wednesday, January 11 - don't forget! :)

Thursday, January 5

Yes, I am back!! What a way to end break, with the flu! I am so glad to be back with my students. I was so looking forward to seeing them on Tuesday and was so disappointed when I was sick. I'm feeling better and ready to tackle anything that comes my way! I want to thank Laura Davidson, Jeff Hoolsema, and Tami Auwers, our substitute teachers when I was sick. They did an awesome job with your students and kept everything moving along like a well-oiled machine. What a blessing to know we have such dependable and capable substitutes to help us here at DCS!

Here is a recap of our day and what is coming up:

Reading - Students received their Jackie Robinson Ch. 11 today and had at least 30 minutes of class time to begin working on it. Ch. 11 is due 1/11 - that is a Wednesday. I gave them an extra day to complete it seeing that they didn't get the assignment until today.

Math - L 66 due 1/6 and quiz tomorrow - 1/6 - test will be next Friday 1/13

Spelling - test on irregular plurals tomorrow 1/6

Social Studies - quiz over States and Capitals (26-50) will be on 1/18 - not 1/11

Bible - new verse is Luke 6:43-45 due 1/11

Don't forget our next Bake Sale is this coming Wednesday, January 11. 6th grade is providing the baked goods this month.