12/16/11

Homework sheets (purple), signed and returned for Monday.

Read for 40 minutes over the weekend :)

Party reminder: The gift exchange during the party only needs to $1.  Please bring it wrapped on Tuesday to school. Party starts at 1:30pm!  Looking forward to see you there!

Tuesday is also PJ DAY!  It is a free out of uniform day and students are encouraged to come to school in their pjs (as long as they fit the requirements in the form going home today). 

12/15/11

Spelling: Review Worksheet and study words for test tomorrow

IR: 20 minutes

No other homework tonight. :-)

Please return the signed media release for GVSU signed by tomorrow.  Thank you!

12/14/12

Spelling: Rainbow words: write each spelling word on lined paper and each letter is written in a different color (use at least 5 different colors per word, please!)  Spelling words are in planners

Math:
Lancaster: Chap. 2 Test tomorrow, study notes/packet/examples in book
Morris: p. 112, Practice Chapter Test #1-15, 18-26, 28-31
Hall: None

IR: 20 minutes

See you at awards assembly tomorrow!  2:30pm in auditorium
Candy Canes for sale at lunch 25 cents each

12/13/11

Reading: Finish lit. circle journals if needed

Science: Moon Quiz TOMORROW over Part 1 Notes

IR: 20 minutes

Math:

Lancaster: Study for Chap. 2 Test THURSDAY!  We took notes as well
Morris: p. 110 #9-14, p. 111 #22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30 Decimal Review
Hall: Study for test tomorrow!

12/12/11

Spelling: Triangle words

Reading: finish literature circle books tonight (no journals due to this).

Science: Moon Quiz: Part 1 Notes: WEDNESDAY

Math:
Lancaster: Reteaching 1-9: finish
Morris: Reteaching 2-8 worksheet #1-12
Hall: Study if needed

Independent Reading: 20 min.  Book Bingo done by January 20

Events:
Candy Cane Sale all week during lunch: 25 cents
Tomorrow!!!  4th grade craft/bake sale 25 cents to $3

Webquest

Mr. Poppins Penguins Webquest


http://www.ocls.info/children/kidsconnect/archive/Mr.PoppersPenguinsWebQuest.asp

12/8/12

Spelling: Review 9 worksheet (started in class)

Writing: Last night for novel writing: finish "falling action"

Math:
Lancaster: Reteaching 2-9 #1-6
Hall: Reteaching 2-9 worksheet
Morris: Reteaching 2-7 worksheet

IR: 20+ minutes: 3 books by tomorrow

Out of Uniform tomorrow: $1 hat, $1 t-shirt: $2 both
Awards Assembly: next week already! 

12/7/12

Penguins are here: http://www.ustream.tv/calacademy-penguins

Spelling: Take Home Assignment

Writing: Novels 20 minutes: finish climax of story

Science: Moon Phases quiz tomorrow: know phase names and pictures

Math:
Lancaster: p. 101, individual assignments

Morris: 2-8 in packet

Hall: Practice 2-6 worksheet #1-5 and #24-32

IR: 20 minutes : 3 books by Friday!

11/30/11

Spelling: none (done in class)

Reading: Finish lit. circle journals: PM, Questioner, and connector

Writing: Novels: 15 minutes

Math:
Lancaster: none
Hall: Reteaching 2-5
Morris: Reteaching 2-2

Book Fair Tomorrow
Awards Assembly at 2:30pm

11/29/11

As the days of Novemeber wind down, we find a few things happening:
Thursday: Awards Assembly
Friday: 4th Grade Musical

Spelling: Triangle Words

Writing: Novels 15 minutes

Reading: Finish Lit. Circle: PM: the best illuminating passage and description WHY!  Details!

Science: Great job on quizzes!

IR: 20 minutes: 3 books read by December 9!

Math:
Lancaster: finished in class
Morris: Practice reteaching chapter 1-2 worksheet
Hall: ?  short quiz and perhaps something to take home?

11/21/11

Short week:
Wednesday: Dismiss at 11:30am.

Spelling: take home assignment

Reading: finish Word Wizard and reading for lit. circles

Writing: 15 min. novels (2 pages a night!)

Math:
Lancaster: p. 64 #27-34
Morris: Chapter 1 review p. 54-55

11/17/11 Thursday

Tomorrow:
25 cents Treat Day: Lollipops
We need 4 more Sunny D labels to get 20 FREE books for the classroom!  Yay!

Spelling: Write your 20 word list in alphabetical order, then backwards.
Example: cat: tac :-)
Test 7 Tomorrow!

Writing: Novels: 15 minutes (set a timer!)

Reading: Started new literature circle books!  Read and do PM and 2 connections

Math:
Lancaster: Corrections due tomorrow, and Reteaching 1-8 (this side only)
Hall: Study for test tomorrow, us book and answer sheet
Morris: Lesson 1-9 p. 46 #10-17

11/16 Wednesday

Spelling: Take Home Assignment

Writing: 15 min novels

Math:
Lancaster: Corrections due Friday; tonight: 1-9 p. 45 5-8 and p. 46 10-13

Hall: Practice for test Friday

Morris: Problems on board (if you did not get the problems, call/see Mary)

Lollipops 25 cents Friday!

We started our Astronomy Unit today!

Dividing Decimals

Can't remember the lesson today math students?

Check out this link to Khan's Academy!

http://www.khanacademy.org/video/dividing-decimal?playlist=Arithmetic

11/10/11

Spelling: Triangle Words
Writing: 10 min. novels
Math:
Lancaster: 1-9 p. 45 1-4
Hall: L. 1-10 p;. 49 1-10
Morris: 6 problems that were on the board

Out of UNIFORM tomorrow!

11/9/11

So sorry for missing the last two nights!  Come see Charlie Brown at BRHS this weekend!

Spelling: none

10 minutes in novels

Math:

Lancaster: 1-8 #1-12
Hall: yes homework!
Morris: Lesson 1-9 p. 45, 1-9 p. 47 #53-58

11/2/22

TONIGHT: the first ever Parent University!  Free dinner and child care!

Spelling: Triangle Words (lists in planners for the week....it will be until next Tuesday's test.  We are off a few days)

Reading: WE FINISHED MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN TODAY!!!  Last journal entries to prepare for discussion groups tomorrow.

Writing: 15 min. NANOWRIMO packets if not completed

Math:
Lancaster:  1-5: Practice 1-19 (no estimation) and Reteaching 1-5 1#1-3, 7-9 (no estimation)

Hall: none due to test

Morris:  p. 37 #3, 4, and 9-12

11/1/11

What a cool date and a beautiful day!

Reading: finish lit. journals and reading up to page 161

Writing: Spend 15 minutes on NANOWRIMO packets

Math:
Lancaster: 1-5, #1-6 and 13-20 estimate and then complete the problem without estimation
Hall: 1-7 p. 37 #1-12 if not done and #13-24
Morris: #3-6

IR: READ!  20+ minutes to finish books by Friday! :-)  Look for Book Its coming home today!

What does "effort" look like in the classroom?

 

This was our morning discussion today.  All of the ideas are from the students, they know what it means to put in the effort at school!

What effort does NOT look like in the classroom:

Head down

Playing with “stuff”

Sitting, looking at your paper, not doing anything,

Not participating

Daydreaming

Staring out the window

Putting yourself down

Giving up

Talking to your neighbor

Not listening

Tipping in your chair

Negative talk

Not staying focused on school work

Raising your hand when you don’t have an answer

Peanut gallery

*Not using common sense

What DOES effort look like:

Paying attention and focusing on teacher or student talking/sharing

Not giving up

Doing your work when assigned with the time given

Putting faith in yourself that you can complete your work (on time!)

*Pushing yourself towards your goals

Following classroom rules

Having a positive attitude

“Home Court!”

Self control

When someone’s still working, you can cheer them on!

Keep those pencil’s movin’ non-stop!

10/25/11

Spelling: Do "At Home" activity: matching similar words

Reading: "My Side of the Mountain": Read p. 101-112 and in your journals do ONE passage master for those pages.

IR: 20 minutes
 80% of goal by Thursday!

Math:

Lancaster: 1-3 various assignments: I wrote red pen on each assignment per individual student

Hall: lesson 1-5 p. 27, #1-12

Morris: Adding decimals worksheet


PICTURE DAY TOMORROW! Free out of uniform!

10/24/11

Its a 4 day week!

Spelling: Triangle Words, first 5 on current list and 10 preview words from today

Reading: Finish lit. journals (many did in class)

Writing: Percy Jackson rough drafts

IR: 20 minutes

Math:
Lancaster: 4-18: evens only for 1-3
Hall: 1-4 p. 21 1-19
Morris: Enrichment and reteaching 1-2 and 1-3

Awards Assembly: Wed. at 2:30pm
See you at conferences!

10/20/11

Good evening!

I believe everyone had a math assignment today, some may have finished in class.  My students had to do corrections on 1-2.

Social Studies Part 2 test tomorrow over Native Americans.  The students have all the tools they need and MUCH review!  Now its up to YOU to study!  (many asked for note cards! :-)

Read: 20 minutes 70% of AR goal by tomorrow

Some may have Lit. Circle Journals to finish up, but I believe many completed during IR/RTI time.

Keep practicing those spelling words!  Word Review tomorrow!  (still working on individual tests as well!)

25 cent popcorn tomorrow!

10/17/11

We have Math MEAP tomorrow!  Get some good sleep and breakfast to prepare you for tomorrow!  You'll do great! :-)

IR: 20 minutes!  PLEASE continue to read at home!!!!  70% of goal by Friday!

Please practice spelling words!  This needs to become part of the routine every night along with IR.  Many lists are growing and growing, while others are studying and improving!  I'm giving individual tests this week so we can "sticker" some words and keep moving on to new ones! :-)

We have a few Sunny D labels but we need 20 by the end of November!

We are in 4th place at the end of the week for the food drive contest!  Keep the food comin'!

Popcorn Friday!  25 cents per bag
MEAP: Science on Wednesday
Discuss honesty at home!  Ask about our conversation in class today! :0)

Book Orders: We don't have school on the 28th (duh, Mrs. Lancaster!) so please have those in on Thursday the 27th! Thank you!

10/13/11

Reading: I read aloud to the students p. 35-46 of My Side of the Mountain and we used sticky notes to mark passages/sentences we liked or connected with.

Social Studies: We finished our web of the Eastern Woodland Native Americans.  We began reviewing vocabulary for Chap. 2

Writing: We are working on a new writing assignment and finished our brainstorm sheets for setting and action.

Spelling: We did a skill and proofreading test as a class. 
 Please study words as homework for a test tomorrow.

Math:
Lancaster: 1-1 #1-15 (many finished in class, while others were given specific assignments for homework in their planners)

Hall: 1- #1-7 p. 16

Morris: 1-2 #1-4 and 9-13

Tomorrow is Out of Uniform day: Michigan vs. Michigan St.  (you do not have to wear these colors, you may choose whatever you'd like)  $1 for hat or shirt $2 for each

10/11/11

Great first day of "MEAPing" boys and girls!  It was hot with the door closed for quiet testing but you did wonderfully!  Get some sleep for tomorrow!

Some students are finishing missing work tonight!  You must turn in all assignments ALWAYS! 

Parents:
1. THANK YOU!  for the amazing donation to the Food Drive today!  WOW!  We have a lot more to bring in to catch up the other classes...its for a good cause, so keep those non-perishable food items coming in! (Mr. Lancaster and I are going to the store tonight...!)

2. 1 out of 20 Sunny D labels and counting.  If you drink this at home: SAVE the labels!  It means FREE books for the classroom!

3. Be on the lookout for the yellow Parent Teacher Conference request form in yellow folders tonight.  Please fill them out and send them back ASAP! :-) 

4.  Students who have me for reading are bringing home book contracts they came up with (along with a little input from their teacher) and you need to sign, too!  The books are on loan from REMC and I'd like to send all 30 back when they're due!  Thanks for your help and support!

IR: 20 minutes

10/6/11

Treat day tomorrow!  25 cents lollipops
Tuba Bach at 2pm

Spelling: Take home worksheet and study words for test tomorrow

Reading: Some students are needing to finish P.M. and questioner for Lit. Circle journals

IR: 20 min.  50% of goal tomorrow!

Math:
Lancaster: individual assignments on division worksheet from last night

Hall: 1-1, #1-15 and 34-36

Morris: If not done, do page 660: 11-15

Have a great night!

10/5/11

Spelling: 1st 15 words: short story (We modeled in class and students know the rules:
-skip lines
-only one spelling word per sentence
-neat and organized/stays on topic

Math:
Lancaster: Division sheet: assigned per student
Morris: None
Hall:?

IR: 20 minutes Students should be at 50% of their goal by Friday, which will count as their midterm grade and posted after

Awesome walking with students and families this morning! 

Tuesday Oct. 4

I had an awesome "teacher class" tonight!  Excited to share new "stuff" with everyone!  This is a VERY late post....apologies! 

Spelling: Take Home sheet synonyms (=same!) and write the base words on the back

Reading: 20 min IR

Math:
Lancaster: finish division sheet as assigned per student (we really need to work on multiplication and division facts!!!  Sets of flashcards= $1 at the Dollar store or you can "rent" a set from me!)  Also do corrections on multiplication quiz

Morris: finish division sheet assignment (Jump Rope raccoon?)

Hall: I believe many students finished in class

Oct. 3-7 Upcoming Events

Wed: Kid's night fundraiser at Buffallo Wild Wings

Wed.: Walk to School!  Come walk the track at 7am!!  Parents/family are welcome to join us for breakfast afterward! :-)

Friday:  25 cent treat day!  Lollipops
Tuba Bach at 2pm?

Please send in Sunny D Labels!

Monday Oct. 3

Spelling: Triangle Words for first 15 words on word list

Reading: Finish Ruby Bridges Lit. Journal entry on lined paper (in class)

Writing: Finish "Cloudy" Brainstorm sheet (in class)

Math:
Lancaster: none
Hall: copy numbers 13: more division practice
Morris: 1, 3, 5, 16, 17 raccoon sheet

IR: 20 minutes

Wed. Sept. 28

Social Studies: Fnish Lesson 1 Review p. 80 

Math:
Lancaster: mulctiplication practice
Hall: none
Morris: none

IR: 20 minutes (40% by Friday)

September 27

We had our first math class today!  It was fun to meet new faces!  Ask your student who they have!

Spelling:  They have a take home worksheet, they have specific directions that we changed as a class: due tomorrow

S.S: last night to finish corrections on Social Studies test

IR: 20 minutes (40% of goal by Friday)

Book Orders due TOMORROW! :-)
See post  below for more info!
MAP: last test tomorrow
Awards Assembly Thursday at 2pm

Second Grade Food Drive

Please help support our local food pantries by participating in second grade's food drive!  They are collecting non-parishable food items through the end of September AND all of October!

Coming home today is a flier for Scholastic Sweepstakes!
Last year we earned TWENTY FREE BOOKS from Scholastic by collecting 20 Sunny D labels!!! So if you drink Sunny D, SAVE your labels!  If you don't, give it a try! 

The Kellogg's boxes' 16 digit codes also earns us free books when you turn in 2!  We can earn some wonderful new books for our classroom library!

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!!!

9/26

Students may or may not have this exactly in their planners because I made some exceptions due to a lot of testing and make-up testing going on.

Book Orders due Wednesday!
Awards Assembly: Thursday at 2:30pm


Math: Some students may be finishing up 1-10 of a multiplication sheet

Writing: Finish Hollywood bios

IR: 20 minutes (we set goals today)

No instruments needed tomorrow.

9/20

Hello!  I had class late tonight so sorry for the belated post.  I'm taking 4 classes at the MOISD on Marzano teaching strategies!  Very excited for the opportunity to LEARN! :-) 

We survived our first MAP test this year: math!  1 down, 2 to go! 

Homework:
S.S: Read p. 66-69 (some students did this in class) and do L. 3 worksheet (venn diagram) comparing Inca, Myan, and Aztec civilizations (which we discussed at the end of the day!)

Reading: some students need to finish their thoughts and connections on "The Secret Olivia Told Me."

IR: 20 minutes

Rainy Monday 9/19

Thank you to all my students for their well wishes today...I hope I don't sound like the "old lady" again tomorrow!  :-)
We MAP tomorrow at 1:20pm
PTO Popcorn on Friday: 25 cents

Homework:
Some students need to finish the "blue" connections sheet for "The Old Lady Who Named Things."

Writing: finish Hollywood Bio brainstorm sheet

IR: 20 minutes

Have a good night!

9/18 Sunday Night

Have you packed your backpack yet?
A good routine is to pack up the night before.  This eliminates last minute, "Where's my IR book?" and signing planners as students are dropped off. :-)  Plus, it helps students focus on being responsible for their belongings and prepares them for the next day of learning. 

Make sure to bring back signed Purple Homework Trackers.  If you had missing homework, make sure it is completed.  It will be docked 10% but if its turned in Tuesday or later (and it must be turned in), it will be a 0 in the gradebook. 

Students should be reading about 40 minutes each weekend.
MAP testing begins this week!

Looking forward to another fun week of learning!

9/15/11

S.S.: Read p. 64, Lesson 2 worksheet

Spotlight on Me due tomorrow

20 minutes reading IR

Tuba Bach at 2pm tomorrow!!!!

Out of Uniform: $1 hat and $1 shirt: $2 and you can wear both!  Supports Relay for Life!

9/13/11

Read for 20 minutes

Social Studies:  Vocabulary Preview worksheet (use your glossary!)  We learned many of these words today after reading Lesson 1.

Spotlight on Me collage due on Friday

Tuba Bach Concert Friday!

Out of Uniform: $1 for shirt for Relay for Life

Relay for Life this weekend!

Reminder for Tomorrow

Please have parents sign the "purple homework tracker"

Students should have read for about 40 minutes over the weekend (Friday-Sunday)

If you have missing work from last week, such as the back sheet of the Parent Packet signed and returned and a picture of Everyday Math, please do so for tomorrow.

Parents: I do not sign planners on Friday since I sign the homework sheets.  I do see planners filled out but with the end of the day Friday Free Recess, its too hectic to make sure to sign all students.  Thank you for understanding! :-)

Also: My email has changed!   lancasters@ccabr.org

Please take some time today to remember and share 9/11 with your students.  We will be discussing the topic tomorrow in class.  We are very thankful and proud of the lives lost this day 10 years ago. 

Enjoy the rest of your evening!
~Mrs. Lancaster

2nd Day!

Reading:  Bring in your favorite book from home to share with the class on Friday

Parent Packet: Back sheet signed and returned by Friday

Math: Picture of math in the world around you: magazine, computer, hand drawn, newspaper, etc.: Due Friday for our "Math is Everywhere" bulletin Board

AR: Read for 20 minutes

Parent Night Thursday! 6pm  Childcare provided! 

Spotlight on Me Collage due Friday 9/16

Welcome back!

What a wonderful first day of school!  All you parents have wonderful children, I'm so blessed to have the opportunity to teach them!  Thank you for entrusting me with them!

We had a busy, fun filled, and VERY informative day!  We will be going over and over procedures, so no worries if something was missed today.  :)

Reading:  Bring in your favorite book from home to share with the class on Friday

Parent Packet: Back sheet signed and returned by Friday

Math: Picture of math in the world around you: magazine, computer, hand drawn, newspaper, etc.: Due Friday for our "Math is Everywhere" bulletin Board

AR: Read for 20 minutes

Parent Night Thursday!

MY first day of school!

I'm at training for Moodle today!  I had to go back to school before you!  I bet you slept in this morning...I was up at 5:45am!!!  Next Tuesday I will have to set my alarm at 4:55AM to be at school for YOU!  I now live in Grand Rapids so I have to get up extra early to drive to CCA!  Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night at the Open House!

Welcome Back!

Welcome to the new 5th graders of 2011-2012! 

I hope all of you have had a wonderful summer and I cannot wait to see all of you!  We are going to have a great year and become a team of learners together!  I know there are a lot of changes to go back to school: getting up early, going back to homework, and remembering to say Mrs. Lancaster and not Miss LaLonde! :-)  Its ok, I'll be doing the same things as YOU! 

Can you name all the books you've read this summer?  See if you can have a list ready for the first day of school!

Looking forward to seeing all of you soon!
~Mrs. Lancaster