May 31, 2010
Important Reminders for the of week of June 1st-4th
Thursday,June 3rd-NYState Science Performance Test:Encourage your child to review all notes and information given in advance for the test.
Written Science State Test is next Monday
Students should sleep no less than eights hours. Eat a nutritious breakfast, and bring 2 #2 sharpened pencils.on a daily basis.
Science notebooks were given on Friday to review their notes on all topics/questions to be prepared for the test.
Weekly Test notebooks:Students will be given weekly test notebooks and other sheets by Wednesday June 2nd. Please return notebooks signed no later than Friday, June 4th.
Friday, June 4th 11:00 dismissal. Students must be picked up on time.There is a Teacher's Meeting.
Activities for this week
Grammar Worksheet on Homophones
Friday:Spelling:Only definition of the words from this week's story-Save the Everglades.
Worksheet on circle Graphs.
Tuesday
Grammar:Do pgs 187+188
Sp.Interpretation of all the words.
Math: Practice in the notebook
ELA/Science:Find four important facts of the Everglades that was not mentioned in the story. Wednesday
Wednesday
Spelling:Do pg 190
Sp#2 sentences with words #16-20
R.P.Book: Do pgs 215 and 215a
Math: Word problems in the notebook- multiplication.
Thursday
R.P.Book: Do pgs 219 and 220
Religion:Rd pgs 150-153. Do questions 1-8
Review for Spelling Test
Friday
Study al the notes, vocabulary words and terms used for the Science Prep that we have accomplished to this point.
Enjoy the weekend!
Read and come rested for Monday.
May 24, 2010
Homework and Reminders for May 24-28
Blessings for this week!
We are at the end of May, encourage your child to continue to show effort in his/her work at all times.
School year is still in progress , students need to contiinue to do their best.
BY Wednesday-Thurday ,we will be working on our class Flower Box in the garden, Thanks for your donation.
Paper towles and tissue boxes are still in need. Thanks.
Children should read a book every night!
Quizzes for this week
Mon-Voc.Words from Part two NYState Prep Voc.ListWed or Thurs.S>S Pgs given to review -question
Friday -Voc.Test- ONly Dictation of words
Monday
Spelling:Interpretation of words given in class.
Religion: Questions related to today's lesson.
Grammar: Do pgs 156+157
Tuesday
Grammar:Make a list of twelve homophones that are not mentioned in our lesson.
R>P>Book: Do pgs 178+178a
Math: Rev Division problems w/questions.
Wednesday
Math: Do wkb pgs 123 front and back.
Spelling:Do pgs 156 +157
S.S Rd pgs reviewed in class
Thursday
Grammar Do pg 158
Practice Spelling for quiz tomorrow
R.P.Book: 182and 183
Topics. Proceedure,hypothesis for Science fair are due tomorrow Friday, May 28th
Friday
Study all Vocabulary Words, terms formNYState Science Performance Test next week afterwards the written test.
Enjoy the weekend!
May 18, 2010
Homework for the week of May 17-21st
OUr class is still in the need of tissue boxes and Paper towels. We barely have one roll in the class .Thanks.strongOur class supply of loose leaf is finished.Please provide your child with loose leaf.
Story of the week :Yen-Shen, a Cinderella Story from China: words 1- 20 are all contractions.Ex: that's, he'll,
Reminders projects for the week: Religion :Monday, May 17th Spiritual/Corporal Works of Mercy Mini Posters with interpretations and illustrations.
One pg.Essay w/illustration-Famous New Yorker-Social Studies -Thursday, May 20th.
Quizzes for this week:
Mon:Math-Mixed and Improper Fractions
Spelling:Friday-Sentences -Dictation with Voc. Words
Monday
Spelling:Interpretation of Words and Sentences with the Challenge Words.Contractions 1-20, only write what each one means ex.wouldn't-would not
R.P.Book:Do pgs 170 and 173
Social Studies and ELA:Write three important facts about China w/illustrations.
Tuesday
Grammar Book:Do pgs 147,148
R.P.Book: Do pgs 171 and 171a
S.Studies:What are manners? How and when do we apply them in our daily lives? to whom we apply them to?4 complete sentences - examples.Write the name of the dictionary where you found the definition
Wednesday
Grammar : Do pg 152 and 153
Spelling :Do pg 151
Math: Do problems in the notebook
Science:Write a summary of today's activity in Science.No less than a paragraph.
Thursday
Practice for the Spelling Test
Math Worksheet
ELA Worksheet
Science Answer questions given from today's lesson
Quizzes for next week
Part II-Science Vocabulary-Monday
Wednesday:Social Studies:Questions from pgs 109-115
Meaning of the words Star Spangled Banner
For Monday :Bring questions answered on a sheet of paper Science
Enjoy the weekend!
May 16, 2010
Projects for this week May 17-21st
Monday,May 17th- Religion Assignment-Corporal Works of Mercy and Spiritual Works of Mercy
On Wednesday, May 12th Each student was given the works of mercy they had to work on for the project.
Afterwards ,each student had the choice to select one of the categories in each topic to choose to deveolp their mini project.
This project is valued in two grades
a) Presentation- Contnet of the mini project
B)Oral presentation:Each student will explain in their own words their mini project with the guidelines that were given in class.
Verbalization, choice of words, positive message ,etc will be taken into consideration for the final grade.
Mini Project:Only date : Monday, May 17th.
Obs.We have many activities still to be engaged with at this time, preparation for State Science Tests,Science fair ,etc.Students need to learn to be responsible with the projects that have been assigned to them on time.
Thursday, May 20th. One page Essay Social Studies"A Famous New Yorker"
One page essay with written information in regards to the Famous New Yorker each student has selected. It could be a male/female figure from the past or present.
This individual must have positive influence in the growth of New York in any type of activity he /she has done.
The second page is an illustration of the figure each student has chosen.This consisits of two grades
1- Written presentation of the essay
2. Brief oral explanation of the assignment.
On Monday , you will have further information cooresponding to the weekly class and school activities.
Blesssings
Mrs.Clarke-Hall
May 4, 2010
Information for the week of May 3-7th
Math State tests are here! Tests are Wed, May 5-7th. Students should sleep at least eight hours, eat a healthy breakfast,and remember to bring 2 sharpened #2 pencils.
Vocabulary Words: Vocabulary Words are based on words /terms that are to be observed for the coming NYScience State Test.
Words:container,insulator,support, release, determined, ramp, diagram, mass, statement, stage, camouflage, migration, preys, nutrients,germinnation , hibernation, erosion,condensation,rotation, inclined plane, inherit, seasonal adaptation
Monday
Answer the following questions
What does encouragement mean? Who gives you encouragement at home?when?
Religion:Write ten tiltles for God
ELA:Do worksheet
Tuesday
Sentences with #1-8, from the science voc. list
S.S :Write 3 positive statements about your community
Review Math concepts for the Test.
Wednesday
On a decorative card, Write a short prayer ,for National Prayer Day
(Prayer of Thanksgiving - Petition)
Scholastic News Bee article: Do worksheet -Pros/Cons
Study definitions from Part I science words for Thurdsay
Thursday
Do ELA Practice
S.S:Do Summary on this week's lesson
H.W for this weekend
S.Studies:Bring the words to the song "God Bless America"and
Star Spangled Banner
It can be a printout, as long it is in clear, not small letter.
Science:Bring an example - illustration of each one of these topics-Monday
a)germination
b)hibernation
c)erosion
Quizzes for nest week:
Religion Questions on pg- 315-316
120-125
Spelling: Words to next week's story dictation only-Thursday
Have a great weekend!
April 26, 2010
Information for the week of April 26-30th
Blessings to all for this week!
NYState ELA test are here!
Special Thanks to all the Parents that accompanied us on our great trip to Alley Park, well -appreciated!
Please bring at least 2 sharpened #2 pencils .Sleep eight hours , and have a nutritious breakfast.
It is important that you are well rested in order to focus on each test accurately.
Monday, April 26th- Multiple choice
Tuesday April 27th:Listening Skills. I encourage all students to practice listening to a short story , taking notes accurately in order to answer each question based on the details you have recorded in your notes.
Wednesday:April 28th: Listening Skills Test
Math Vocabulary List :Word that are used to distinguish figures and formats during a Math lesson.
Flower Box:Each student has been asked the donation of o.50 to purchase flowers for the box we are responsible for in the garden. We need the money no later than Wednesday,April 28thWe need to be responsible and punctual with all requested donations.
Pizza Sale: Wednesday,April 28th. $5.00.
NYState Math Tests: Students will have tests May 5-7th. Please revise the lesson practice(s), math Session Practice sheets . On Friday , each student will receive a letter stating which are the areas that your child needs more reinforcement for the coming State Assessment.
Homework
Monday
Math:Write the definition for each word
Religion : Review the first three Commandments for a Questionaire Review
ELA:Do Worksheet
Review Connectors to use in your writing for tomorrows' Test,see the back of the notebook.
Second Chance to bring Word Web on President Barack Obama w/question you have created at the bottom of the Word Web.( on a sheet of paper).Start thinking on a project for the Science Fair
Additional information will be placed on the web tomorrow, April 27th
April 19, 2010
Important information for the week of April 19-23
Best of wishes for theis week.
Trip -Green Meadows Farm:Tomorrow,April 20th is our trip to Green Meadows! Each child should come dressed in confortable clothing. Bring your own lunch and a bottle of water.
NYState Prep: Each student will receive a letter stating the reminders for the NYELA State Test which starts on Monday,April 25th. Please revise the assessment that your child has received throughout this practice period . It is important that you check the observations that I have made throught each lesson.
Registration for 2010-2011:There are still students that have not returned the forms nor payments for the coming school year term.If you are moving or you are having a change of site, please inform the schoolas soon as possible.
Vocabulary Words are words/terms that have been selected from the readings and practice that we will be practicing in all lessons.
Monday
Religion:Write a summary on today's lesson.
ELA: Interpretation of words selected in class.
Math:Do Worksheet Practice
Tuesday
ELA a)Compare ad Contrast chart
Topic Junk Food/Healthy Foods
b)Do ELA Worksheet
Write about your trip experience .Write two paragraphs about our travel.Ues the connectors from your notebook in your writing . Choose the event /presentation you enjoyed the best.w/illustration
Wednesday
ELA:a)Write sentences using synonyms.
b)Do workheet pg 70
Math: Do examples in the notebook on Area and Perimeter.
Story: Write a story based on the words selected in class.
THursday
ELA :Do worksheets
Math: Review Division and Multiplication Word Problem
Friday
ELA:Review all NYState Prep Sheets
Do pg 74 - worksheet
Students must take the time to study and work on the topics provided in class.Remember, you need to be prepared for your state tests.
On Monday, bring two #2 pencils
REMEMBER:Eat a well- balanced nutritious breakfast
Sleep at least eight hours .Get a good night rest!
Enjoy the weekend!