Sunday, June 19th, 2011
Happy Summer!
Monday, June 6th, 2011
Homework for the week of June 6-10, 2011
Note: As math homework is linked closely to class lessons, assignments will be given most nights Monday thru Thursday. These study links will be due to Mrs. Pennington (grade 4 math) or Mrs. Humphrey (grade 5 math) the day after they are assigned. All OTHER homework (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies assignments, etc…) are due on Friday. COWS (Challenges of the Week) are assigned by Mrs. Glynn and are optional. Due dates are noted on these COW papers. All students are encouraged to TRY. Even if you complete only SOME of the problems given, hand it in. Show your best effort. Special assignments (such as book projects or the monthly reading calendar have special due dates. Be sure to know these dates & mark them in your planners.)
MONDAY:
1. “Create your own Homework.” See assignment that came home. Due on June 9.
2. Read your end-of-year novel. Have fun reading. (No formal presentation or project for this book. We’ll just do a quick book chat, asking readers if they’d recommend the book for others & why.)
3. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
***Field trip to Stage Island tomorrow. Lunch will be provided. No need to pack one or order hot lunch! (Courtesy of Kennebunkport Conservation Trust.) WEAR SUNSCREEN, BUG SPRAY, BOOTS & bring an extra set of clothes to change into upon our return to school.
TUESDAY:
1. “Create your own Homework.” See assignment that came home. Due on June 9.
2. Read your end-of-year novel. Have fun reading. (No formal presentation or project for this book. We’ll just do a quick book chat, asking readers if they’d recommend the book for others & why.)
3. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
***LIBRARY BOOKS DUE TOMORROW.
***EARLY RELEASE TOMORROW! Send in a note if you will not be riding your usual bus home.
***Wear BLUE TOMORROW for World Oceans Day!
WEDNESDAY:
1. “Create your own Homework.” See assignment that came home. Due on June 9.
2. Read your end-of-year novel. Have fun reading. (No formal presentation or project for this book. We’ll just do a quick book chat, asking readers if they’d recommend the book for others & why.)
3. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
***TOMORROW is the field trip to the Rugosa Lobster boat & the 5th grade celebration!!! Wear sunscreen & bug spray.
THURSDAY:
1. “Create your own Homework.” See assignment that came home. Due on June 9.
2. Read your end-of-year novel. Have fun reading. (No formal presentation or project for this book. We’ll just do a quick book chat, asking readers if they’d recommend the book for others & why.)
3. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
FRIDAY:
Weekend brainteaser…Try it!
Make sure to wear your SNEAKERS on MONDAY. It’s gym day!
QUESTIONS??? Email Mrs. Humphrey at
jhumphrey@rsu21.net
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
End of Year Events
Lots of great activities are planned for the end of this school year!
June 2-Field day 9am-11:45 Wear sunscreen, comfortable sneakers & bring an extra DRY set of clothes. (An extra plastic baggy to carry wet clothes would be great.)
June 3-6th grade team leaders come to talk with 5th graders at 12:40
June 6-Raindate for field day
June 7-Field trip to Cape Porpoise Islands-wear sunscreen & mud boots or closed toed shoes that you don’t mind getting trashed. 
No flip flops please.
June 8-Marine Animal Research Center from UNE will visit with their “touch tank.”
June 9-Field trip to Rugosa Lobster boat (in the am). We’ll return at 11:30. Then, 5th graders only leave for 5th grade celebration at 11:45. They’ll return to school at 5pm for the cookout. Families are invited to attend. Volunteers needed for the afternoon & evening. Contact Susan Colinet if interested. See email from 6/1 for her contact info.
June 10-last Friday Morning meeting. Come on out!
June 13-Last day of regular classes.
June 14-Step Up day & Bike Rodeo. Last day of school. Happy Summer one and all!
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Homework for the week of May 31- June 3, 2011
Note: As math homework is linked closely to class lessons, assignments will be given most nights Monday thru Thursday. These study links will be due to Mrs. Pennington (grade 4 math) or Mrs. Humphrey (grade 5 math) the day after they are assigned. All OTHER homework (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies assignments, etc…) are due on Friday. COWS (Challenges of the Week) are assigned by Mrs. Glynn and are optional. Due dates are noted on these COW papers. All students are encouraged to TRY. Even if you complete only SOME of the problems given, hand it in. Show your best effort. Special assignments (such as book projects or the monthly reading calendar have special due dates. Be sure to know these dates & mark them in your planners.)
MONDAY:
Memorial Day-No School
TUESDAY:
1. “Create your own Homework.” See assignment that came home. Due on June 9.
2. Read your end-of-year novel. Have fun reading.
3. Pass in your May reading log this week.
4. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Tuesday thru Thursday.
***FIELD DAY ON THURSDAY!!! Remember to apply sunscreen before school & send in a water bottle and an extra set of clothes with your child that day.
***Ms. Bridge and Mrs. Bodwell, the 6th grade team leaders at MSK, will be in on Friday to talk with 5th graders.
***LIBRARY BOOKS DUE TOMORROW.
WEDNESDAY:
1. “Create your own Homework.” See assignment that came home. Due on June 9.
2. Read your end-of-year novel. Have fun reading.
3. Pass in your May reading log this week.
4. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Tuesday thru Thursday.
***FIELD DAY ON THURSDAY!!! Remember to apply sunscreen before school & send in a water bottle and an extra set of clothes with your child that day.
***Ms. Bridge and Mrs. Bodwell, the 6th grade team leaders at MSK, will be in on Friday to talk with 5th graders.
THURSDAY:
1. “Create your own Homework.” See assignment that came home. Due on June 9.
2. Read your end-of-year novel. Have fun reading.
3. Pass in your May reading log this week.
4. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Tuesday thru Thursday.
***FIELD DAY ON THURSDAY!!! Remember to apply sunscreen before school & send in a water bottle and an extra set of clothes with your child that day.
***Ms. Bridge and Mrs. Bodwell, the 6th grade team leaders at MSK, will be in on Friday to talk with 5th graders.
FRIDAY:
Weekend brainteaser…Try it!
Make sure to wear your SNEAKERS on MONDAYS. It’s gym day!
Also, BRING INSTRUMENTS EVERY MONDAY. It’s BAND day!
***CALLING ALL ART SHIRTS- Thursday is art day. Do you have your art shirt at school? If not, please bring one in. These are to be left in the classroom.
QUESTIONS??? Email Mrs. Humphrey at
jhumphrey@rsu21.net
Monday, May 16th, 2011
Homework for the week of May 16-20, 2011
Note: As math homework is linked closely to class lessons, assignments will be given most nights Monday thru Thursday. These study links will be due to Mrs. Pennington (grade 4 math) or Mrs. Humphrey (grade 5 math) the day after they are assigned. All OTHER homework (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies assignments, etc…) are due on Friday. COWS (Challenges of the Week) are assigned by Mrs. Glynn and are optional. Due dates are noted on these COW papers. All students are encouraged to TRY. Even if you complete only SOME of the problems given, hand it in. Show your best effort. Special assignments (such as book projects or the monthly reading calendar have special due dates. Be sure to know these dates & mark them in your planners.)
MONDAY:
1. Scholastic News-Read and do questions.
2. Fill in reading log each night.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (MAY) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Do some research about the respiratory system. What is it? What is its job? Write a paragraph telling what you learned.
4. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
TUESDAY:
1. Scholastic News-Read and do questions.
2. Fill in reading log each night.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (MAY) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Do some research about the respiratory system. What is it? What is its job? Write a paragraph telling what you learned.
4. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
***FIELD TRIP TO STRAWBERY BANKE TOMORROW (RAIN OR SHINE). PACK A LUNCH, SNACK AND DRINK. NO GLASS CONTAINERS PLEASE.
***LIBRARY BOOKS DUE TOMORROW.
WEDNESDAY:
***NECAP (Science) TESTING FOR 5TH GRADERS TOMORROW. GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP & EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST TOMORROW.
1. Scholastic News-Read and do questions.
2. Fill in reading log each night.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (MAY) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Do some research about the respiratory system. What is it? What is its job? Write a paragraph telling what you learned.
4. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
THURSDAY:
1. Scholastic News-Read and do questions.
2. Fill in reading log each night.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (MAY) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Do some research about the respiratory system. What is it? What is its job? Write a paragraph telling what you learned.
4. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
FRIDAY:
Weekend brainteaser…Try it!
Make sure to wear your SNEAKERS on MONDAYS. It’s gym day! Be prepared with winter gear & boots in case it’s a snow shoeing day.
Also, BRING INSTRUMENTS EVERY MONDAY. It’s BAND day!
***CALLING ALL ART SHIRTS- Thursday is art day. Do you have your art shirt at school? If not, please bring one in. These are to be left in the classroom.
QUESTIONS??? Email Mrs. Humphrey at
jhumphrey@rsu21.net
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
Homework for the week of May 9-13, 2011
Note: As math homework is linked closely to class lessons, assignments will be given most nights Monday thru Thursday. These study links will be due to Mrs. Pennington (grade 4 math) or Mrs. Humphrey (grade 5 math) the day after they are assigned. All OTHER homework (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies assignments, etc…) are due on Friday. COWS (Challenges of the Week) are assigned by Mrs. Glynn and are optional. Due dates are noted on these COW papers. All students are encouraged to TRY. Even if you complete only SOME of the problems given, hand it in. Show your best effort. Special assignments (such as book projects or the monthly reading calendar have special due dates. Be sure to know these dates & mark them in your planners.)MONDAY: 1. Practice your biography (hat) book project presentation. You should have note cards and be ready to tell about the life of the person you read about.
2. Fill in reading log each night. Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade). Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade). Fill out monthly (MAY) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Wordly Wise packet
4. Do some research about the nervous system. What is it? What is its job? Write a paragraph telling what you learned.
5. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
TUESDAY: 1. Practice your biography (hat) book project presentation. You should have note cards and be ready to tell about the life of the person you read about.
2. Fill in reading log each night. Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade). Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade). Fill out monthly (MAY) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Wordly Wise packet
4. Do some research about the nervous system. What is it? What is its job? Write a paragraph telling what you learned.
5. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
***LIBRARY BOOKS DUE TOMORROW.
WEDNESDAY: 1. Practice your biography (hat) book project presentation. You should have note cards and be ready to tell about the life of the person you read about.
2. Fill in reading log each night. Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade). Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade). Fill out monthly (MAY) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Wordly Wise packet
4. Do some research about the nervous system. What is it? What is its job? Write a paragraph telling what you learned.
5. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
THURSDAY: 1. Practice your biography (hat) book project presentation. You should have note cards and be ready to tell about the life of the person you read about.
2. Fill in reading log each night. Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade). Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade). Fill out monthly (MAY) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Wordly Wise packet
4. Do some research about the nervous system. What is it? What is its job? Write a paragraph telling what you learned.
5. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
FRIDAY: Weekend brainteaser…Try it!
Make sure to wear your SNEAKERS on MONDAYS. It’s gym day!
Also, BRING INSTRUMENTS EVERY MONDAY. It’s BAND day!
***CALLING ALL ART SHIRTS- Thursday is art day. Do you have your art shirt at school? If not, please bring one in. These are to be left in the classroom. QUESTIONS??? Email Mrs. Humphrey at jhumphrey@rsu21.net
Monday, May 2nd, 2011
Homework for the week of May 2-6, 2011
Note: As math homework is linked closely to class lessons, assignments will be given most nights Monday thru Thursday. These study links will be due to Mrs. Pennington (grade 4 math) or Mrs. Humphrey (grade 5 math) the day after they are assigned. All OTHER homework (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies assignments, etc…) are due on Friday. COWS (Challenges of the Week) are assigned by Mrs. Glynn and are optional. Due dates are noted on these COW papers. All students are encouraged to TRY. Even if you complete only SOME of the problems given, hand it in. Show your best effort. Special assignments (such as book projects or the monthly reading calendar have special due dates. Be sure to know these dates & mark them in your planners.)
MONDAY:
1. Finish your biography (hat) book project. Due Friday. Oral presentations (with note cards) will begin the following week.
2. Fill in reading log each night. April logs due Wed. May 4th.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (MAY) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Plan for Classroom Economy Day. This will be held on Thursday. What will you bring in? It’s B-buck day! (A notice went home about this on Monday, May 2nd.)
4. Write a letter to President Jefferson telling him of your interest to be a part of the Corps of Discovery.
5. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
TUESDAY:
1. Finish your biography (hat) book project. Due Friday. Oral presentations (with note cards) will begin the following week.
2. Fill in reading log each night. April logs due Wed. May 4th.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (MAY) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Plan for Classroom Economy Day. This will be held on Thursday. What will you bring in? It’s B-buck day! (A notice went home about this on Monday, May 2nd.)
4. Write a letter to President Jefferson telling him of your interest to be a part of the Corps of Discovery.
5. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
***LIBRARY BOOKS DUE TOMORROW.
***HALF DAY TOMORROW> BRING IN A NOTE WITH YOUR AFTER SCHOOL PLANS IF YOU WILL NOT BE RIDING YOUR USUAL BUS HOME>
WEDNESDAY:
1. Finish your biography (hat) book project. Due Friday. Oral presentations (with note cards) will begin the following week.
2. Fill in reading log each night. April logs due Wed. May 4th.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (MAY) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Plan for Classroom Economy Day. This will be held on Thursday. What will you bring in? It’s B-buck day! (A notice went home about this on Monday, May 2nd.)
4. Write a letter to President Jefferson telling him of your interest to be a part of the Corps of Discovery.
5. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
THURSDAY:
1. Finish your biography (hat) book project. Due Friday. Oral presentations (with note cards) will begin the following week.
2. Fill in reading log each night. April logs due Wed. May 4th.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (MAY) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Plan for Classroom Economy Day. This will be held on Thursday. What will you bring in? It’s B-buck day! (A notice went home about this on Monday, May 2nd.)
4. Write a letter to President Jefferson telling him of your interest to be a part of the Corps of Discovery.
5. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
FRIDAY:
Weekend brainteaser…Try it!
Make sure to wear your SNEAKERS on MONDAYS. It’s gym day!
Also, BRING INSTRUMENTS EVERY MONDAY. It’s BAND day!
***CALLING ALL ART SHIRTS- Thursday is art day. Do you have your art shirt at school? If not, please bring one in. These are to be left in the classroom.
QUESTIONS??? Email Mrs. Humphrey at
jhumphrey@rsu21.net
Monday, April 25th, 2011
Homework for the week of April 25-29, 2011
Note: As math homework is linked closely to class lessons, assignments will be given most nights Monday thru Thursday. These study links will be due to Mrs. Pennington (grade 4 math) or Mrs. Humphrey (grade 5 math) the day after they are assigned. All OTHER homework (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies assignments, etc…) are due on Friday. COWS (Challenges of the Week) are assigned by Mrs. Glynn and are optional. Due dates are noted on these COW papers. All students are encouraged to TRY. Even if you complete only SOME of the problems given, hand it in. Show your best effort. Special assignments (such as book projects or the monthly reading calendar have special due dates. Be sure to know these dates & mark them in your planners.)
MONDAY:
1. Finish reading your chosen biography for your next book project. Continue working on your hat book project. Due May 6. Oral presentations (with note cards) will begin that day & continue through the following week.
2. Fill in reading log each night.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (APRIL) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Practice your invention speech. All students are invited to present their speeches in another classroom. Keep practicing. We’ll have appointments to present in classrooms next week.
4. Word Study: Study spelling words & do activities in the packet.
5. Do an illustration for your Authors’ Tea story. This should be on 8 &1/2 X 11″ paper. (This is not for your cover…but rather for inside your book.)
6. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
TUESDAY:
1. Finish reading your chosen biography for your next book project. Continue working on your hat book project. Due May 6. Oral presentations (with note cards) will begin that day & continue through the following week.
2. Fill in reading log each night.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (APRIL) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Practice your invention speech. All students are invited to present their speeches in another classroom. Keep practicing. We’ll have appointments to present in classrooms next week.
4. Word Study: Study spelling words & do activities in the packet.
5. Do an illustration for your Authors’ Tea story. This should be on 8 &1/2 X 11″ paper. (This is not for your cover…but rather for inside your book.)
6. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
***LIBRARY BOOKS DUE TOMORROW.
***HALF DAY TOMORROW> BRING IN A NOTE WITH YOUR AFTER SCHOOL PLANS IF YOU WILL NOT BE RIDING YOUR USUAL BUS HOME>
WEDNESDAY:
1. Finish reading your chosen biography for your next book project. Continue working on your hat book project. Due May 6. Oral presentations (with note cards) will begin that day & continue through the following week.
2. Fill in reading log each night.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (APRIL) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Practice your invention speech. All students are invited to present their speeches in another classroom. Keep practicing. We’ll have appointments to present in classrooms next week.
4. Word Study: Study spelling words & do activities in the packet.
5. Do an illustration for your Authors’ Tea story. This should be on 8 &1/2 X 11″ paper. (This is not for your cover…but rather for inside your book.)
6. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
FRIDAY:
Weekend brainteaser…Try it!
Make sure to wear your SNEAKERS on MONDAYS. It’s gym day!
Also, BRING INSTRUMENTS EVERY MONDAY. It’s BAND day!
***CALLING ALL ART SHIRTS- Thursday is art day. Do you have your art shirt at school? If not, please bring one in. These are to be left in the classroom.
QUESTIONS??? Email Mrs. Humphrey at
jhumphrey@rsu21.net
Monday, April 11th, 2011
Homework for the week of April 11-April 14, 2011
Note: As math homework is linked closely to class lessons, assignments will be given most nights Monday thru Thursday. These study links will be due to Mrs. Pennington (grade 4 math) or Mrs. Humphrey (grade 5 math) the day after they are assigned. All OTHER homework (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies assignments, etc…) are due on Friday. COWS (Challenges of the Week) are assigned by Mrs. Glynn and are optional. Due dates are noted on these COW papers. All students are encouraged to TRY. Even if you complete only SOME of the problems given, hand it in. Show your best effort. Special assignments (such as book projects or the monthly reading calendar have special due dates. Be sure to know these dates & mark them in your planners.)
MONDAY:
1. Read your chosen biography for your next book project. Begin working on your hat book project.
2. Fill in reading log each night.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (APRIL) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Practice your invention speech. We will have run throughs in the classroom on Tuesday. Students will present their speeches for their grade on Wednesday and Thursday. 5th grade winners will move on to the whole school speech contest which will be held after vacation.
4. Scholastic News. Answer questions on the back.
5. Word Study: Study spelling words & do activities in the packet.
6. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Wednesday.
TUESDAY:
1. Read your chosen biography for your next book project. Begin working on your hat book project.
2. Fill in reading log each night.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (APRIL) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Practice your invention speech. We will have run throughs in the classroom on Tuesday. Students will present their speeches for their grade on Wednesday and Thursday. 5th grade winners will move on to the whole school speech contest which will be held after vacation.
4. Scholastic News. Answer questions on the back.
5. Word Study: Study spelling words & do activities in the packet.
6. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Wednesday.
***LIBRARY BOOKS DUE TOMORROW.
WEDNESDAY:
1. Read your chosen biography for your next book project. Begin working on your hat book project.
2. Fill in reading log each night.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (APRIL) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Practice your invention speech. We will have run throughs in the classroom on Tuesday. Students will present their speeches for their grade on Wednesday and Thursday. 5th grade winners will move on to the whole school speech contest which will be held after vacation.
4. Scholastic News. Answer questions on the back.
5. Word Study: Study spelling words & do activities in the packet.
6. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Wednesday.
THURSDAY: Reminder-No school tomorrow…parent conference day.
Vacation brainteaser…Try it!
Make sure to wear your SNEAKERS on MONDAYS. It’s gym day! Be prepared with winter gear & boots in case it’s a snow shoeing day.
Also, BRING INSTRUMENTS EVERY MONDAY. It’s BAND day!
***CALLING ALL ART SHIRTS- Thursday is art day. Do you have your art shirt at school? If not, please bring one in. These are to be left in the classroom.
QUESTIONS??? Email Mrs. Humphrey at
jhumphrey@rsu21.net
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Homework for the week of March 28-March 31, 2011
Note: As math homework is linked closely to class lessons, assignments will be given most nights Monday thru Thursday. These study links will be due to Mrs. Pennington (grade 4 math) or Mrs. Humphrey (grade 5 math) the day after they are assigned. All OTHER homework (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies assignments, etc…) are due on Friday. COWS (Challenges of the Week) are assigned by Mrs. Glynn and are optional. Due dates are noted on these COW papers. All students are encouraged to TRY. Even if you complete only SOME of the problems given, hand it in. Show your best effort. Special assignments (such as book projects or the monthly reading calendar have special due dates. Be sure to know these dates & mark them in your planners.)
MONDAY:
1. Read your chosen biography for your next book project. Share your new book project assignment with your parents. BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR BIOGRAPHY BOOK IN YOUR BACKPACK SO YOU HAVE IT AT SCHOOL EACH DAY.
2. Fill in reading log each night.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (MARCH) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Work on your invention speech. Have first draft complete (including conclusion paragraph) by Monday the 4th of April. PRACTICE & time yourself. Begin typing.
4. Scholastic News. Answer questions on the back.
5. Word Study: Study spelling words & do activities on the worksheet.
6. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
TUESDAY:
1. Read your chosen biography for your next book project. Share your new book project assignment with your parents. BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR BIOGRAPHY BOOK IN YOUR BACKPACK SO YOU HAVE IT AT SCHOOL EACH DAY.
2. Fill in reading log each night.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (MARCH) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Work on your invention speech. Have first draft complete (including conclusion paragraph) by Monday the 4th of April. PRACTICE & time yourself. Begin typing.
4. Scholastic News. Answer questions on the back.
5. Word Study: Study spelling words & do activities on the worksheet.
6. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
***LIBRARY BOOKS DUE TOMORROW.
***REMINDER: Tomorrow is an early release. If your child will not be taking their usual bus home, send in a note to let me know their after school plans.
WEDNESDAY:
1. Read your chosen biography for your next book project. Share your new book project assignment with your parents. BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR BIOGRAPHY BOOK IN YOUR BACKPACK SO YOU HAVE IT AT SCHOOL EACH DAY.
2. Fill in reading log each night.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (MARCH) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Work on your invention speech. Have first draft complete (including conclusion paragraph) by Monday the 4th of April. PRACTICE & time yourself. Begin typing.
4. Scholastic News. Answer questions on the back.
5. Word Study: Study spelling words & do activities on the worksheet.
6. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
THURSDAY:
1. Read your chosen biography for your next book project. Share your new book project assignment with your parents. BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR BIOGRAPHY BOOK IN YOUR BACKPACK SO YOU HAVE IT AT SCHOOL EACH DAY.
2. Fill in reading log each night.
Read at least 20 mins. per night (4th grade) and 30 mins. per night (5th grade).
Monthly minimum reading goal: 300 pages (4th grade), and 400 pages (5th grade).
Fill out monthly (MARCH) log each night. Go for it & have fun reading.
3. Work on your invention speech. Have first draft complete (including conclusion paragraph) by Monday the 4th of April. PRACTICE & time yourself. Begin typing.
4. Scholastic News. Answer questions on the back.
5. Word Study: Study spelling words & do activities on the worksheet.
6. Have a parent sign your planner each night, Monday thru Thursday.
FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL-Professional Development Day.
Weekend brainteaser…Try it!
Make sure to wear your SNEAKERS on MONDAYS. It’s gym day! Be prepared with winter gear & boots in case it’s a snow shoeing day.
Also, BRING INSTRUMENTS EVERY MONDAY. It’s BAND day!
***CALLING ALL ART SHIRTS- Thursday is art day. Do you have your art shirt at school? If not, please bring one in. These are to be left in the classroom.
QUESTIONS??? Email Mrs. Humphrey at
jhumphrey@rsu21.net
