Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Wednesday, March 31--- Homework

Language arts:
1. R & E & Reading Log Due 5/6

Social Studies:
1. Chapter 9 letter due tomorrow, 4/1
2. Interactive NB Page 54 due tomorrow
****The test will be given after break*****

Science:
Invention Convention Due not later that 4/12

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon, we are going to do a clicker assignment.

Please Bring:
1. SS Textbook
2. Interactive NB
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, March 31

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts we are going to prepare and present our Book club projects:

Please Bring:
Book Club Materials
Binder
Writing Utensil

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Tuesday, March 30

Language Arts:
Book Club Project Due Tomorrow for the girls:)
R & E & Reading Log Due 5/6

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Invention Convensions due no later than 4/12

Good Afternoon!

For Homeroom, we are going to have it at the end of the day...... During this time we are going to do social studies.

Please Bring:
1. SS Textbook
2. Interactive NB
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Tuesday, March 30

Good Morning!

This morning we are doing partial Book Clubs and our 1st annual Character Jam!!!!!

Please Bring:
Book Club Materials
Character Jam Items
Binder
Writing Utensil

Monday, March 29, 2010

Monday, March 29--- Homework

Language Arts:
Character Jam ---Tomorrow, March 30----- Dress up like a character that you have created in one of your stories.
Book Club Project Due Wednesday, March 31
R & E & Reading Log--- May 6
No Spelling City Test this week
5th grade conjunctions due tommorow

Have an awesome monday!!! :D

Social Studies:
None

Science
Invention convention no later the April 12

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon, we are going to have a double science in order to give you enough time to complete the test. If you finish early, you will have quiet work time. Make sure that you bring something quiet to do...

Please Bring:
Yellow science folder
Binder
Writing Utensil
Quiet work

Monday, March 29

Good Morning!

This morning is book club!

Please Bring:
Book Club Materials
Binder
Writing Utensils

Friday, March 26, 2010

Homework, Friday, March 26, 2010

LA: Conjunctions, character jam, R&E, Book club

SS: Finish walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg (if not already done)

Have a fabulous weekend!

Social Studies, March 26, 2010

Please bring


  1. Social Studies textbook
  2. Interactive Student Notebook
  3. Writing Utensil
  4. Smile

Meet in the hallway between the 400 & 500 hallways!!!

Welcome to Fun Friday, March 26, 2010

For Book Clubs this morning, please bring:


  1. Book club book (large group and small group)
  2. Writing utensil
  3. binder

Thursday, March 25, 2010

L.A
Conjunctions Tuesday (5th grade only)
R and E 5/06
Growing up story (No due date yet)
Character Jam (Tuesday)
Book club reading due FRIDAY
S.S
None

Science
Think of your lab
15 Flash Cards (Extra Credit)
Invention Convention
Chemistry test
Reveiw
Math
Check with your math teacher

Other
Mrs. Jacobs is coming so give her a big smile :)

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies we will be doing language arts:)

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. Conjuctions Packet
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Thursday, March 25

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to do book clubs. Boys go to Burdick and the girls have an assembly in the MC

Please Bring:
1. Girls bring a paper and pencil
2. Boys bring book club materials

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Wednesday, March 24---- Homework

Language Arts:
1. 5th Only--Conjunctions pages 78-81 due Friday, March 26
2. Character Jam--- Tuesday, March 30
3. R & E & Reading Log Due 5/6
4. Book club Reading and work due Thursday, March 25

Social Studies:
1. None

Science
Invention Conventions due no later than April 12th

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we will be continuing with Chapter 9.

Please Bring:
1. Interactive NB
2. SS Textbook
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil
5. Planner

Wednesday, March 24

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we will be working on grabbers and setting for our growing up fictional stories.

Please Bring:
WN
Binder
Writing Utensil
Conjuction Packet (5th Only)

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Tuesday, March 23

Language Arts:
1. 5th grade conjunctions pages 78-81 due Friday, March 26
2. Character Jam costumes--- Due Tuesday, March 30 --This is where the kids draw a picture or dress up like the character that they have created in writer's workshop. FUN!
3. R & E & Reading Log due 5/6
4. Book Club Assignments Due Thursday, March 25

Social Studies:
1. None

Science:
None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we will be starting chapter 9.

Please Bring:
1. Interactive NB
2. SS text book
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Tuesday, March 23

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to be working on our growing up story through characterization and point of view. If time permits, we will also work on Conjunctions.

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. 6th grade Conjunction packet
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Monday, March 22, 2010

Monday, March 22--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. R & E & Reading Log 5/06
2. Book Club Reading Due Thurs. March 25
3. Book Club Final Project Due Wed March 31
4. Conjunctions-6th only--due Tuesday, March 23
No Spelling this week

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Water Reactions Sheet due tomorrow if not completed in class.

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are watching a video on slavery.

Please Bring:
Interactive NB
Lined Paper
Writing Utensil

Homeroom

For Homeroom we will be finishing portfolios.

Please Bring:
Binder
Writing Utensil

Monday, March 22

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to continue with Book Club Meetings.

Please Bring:
1. All Book Club Materials
2. Binder
3. Writing Utensil

Friday, March 19, 2010

Homework, March 19, 2010

LA: Book Club Reading
6th Only Conjunctions due Monday

SS: None

Wiki-Fitz only due Monday March 22

Friday, March 19, 2010 Afternoon

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon we will be taking a Spelling test and a Chapter 8 test. Afterwards, we will be finishing up R&E's. Please bring:

  1. Writing Utensil
  2. R&E materials (if you didn't present yesterday)
  3. Something to work on between activities (a book, or such)

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Good Morning!! Happy Friday!!

We will be having Book Clubs this morning in LA. Please bring:

1. All book club materials
2. Binder
3. Writing utensil

Thursday, March 18, 2010

March 18 Homework

Language Arts:
Book Club Reading
6th Only Conjunctions--Monday
Spelling City test and Print out Due Tommorrow

Social Studies:
Chapter 8 test Tomorrow

Wiki-Fitz only due Monday March 22

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon, we are doing R & Es.

Please Bring:
1. R & E
2. Reading Log

Thursday, March 18

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are doing Book Club.

Please Bring:
1. All Book Club Materials
2. Binder
3. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Wednesday, March 17 ---Homework

Language Arts:
1. R & E & Reading Log Due Tomorrow!!!! We will be presenting in the afternoon.
2. Book Club Reading Due and Discussion prep Due Thursday, March 18
3. 6th only Conjunctions due--- Tuesday, March 23

Social Studies:
1. Pages 49 & 50 due Thurday if not done in class.
2. Chapter 8 test Friday, March 19

Science:
1. None

Other:
Fitz Homeroom only--- Wiki Portfolios due Monday, March 22

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for SS we will be doing a clicker Promethean review for Chapter 8. You will have the opportunity to take notes that you will be able to use for the test. So make sure that you come prepared.

Please Bring:
1. SS Textbook
2. Interactive NB
3. Lined Paper
4. Writing Utensil
5. Planner

Wednesday, March 17----Happy ST Pattys

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to continue with Characterization in WW.

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. Binder
3. Writing Utensil

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Tuesday, March 16--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. R & E & Reading Log Due Thursday, March 18
2. Spelling City list 3-8 due Friday 3/19 and Print out
3. Book Club Reading Due --Thursday, March 18

Social Studies:
1. Pages 49 & 50 due Thursday, March 18
2. Chapter Test Friday, March 19

Science:
1. None

Other:
Blast Donations need to go to Griffin Simons ASAP

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to continue with chapter 8.

Please Bring:
  • Interactive NB
  • SS Textbook
  • Binder
  • Writing Utensil
  • Planner

Homeroom

For Homeroom, we are going to be going to the lab to work on our portfolios for conferences. They are right around the corner, so you will want to make good use of your time.

Please Bring:
Binder
Writing Utensil
Planner

Tuesday, March 16

Good Morning!

This morning for LA we will be continueing with characterization in Writer's Workshop.

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. Writing Utensil
3. Binder

Monday, March 15, 2010

Homework, Monday March 15, 2010

Language Arts:

R&E Thursday, 3/18/10
Book Club Reading and Discussion Prep Due Thursday, 3/18/10
March Madness Reading ---Optional

Social Studies:

Finish pages 46-48 in Interactive Student Notebook (if not already done)
Good Afternoon! Monday, March 15, 2010

For Social Studies, bring

  1. Social Studies textbook
  2. Interactive Student Notebook
  3. Writing utensil

Good Monday Morning!!!! March 15, 2010

Mrs. Fitz will be back tomorrow (Hurrah!)

For LA, we will have book clubs. Please bring:


  1. All book club materials
  2. Binder
  3. Writing utensil

At 10:20 we will go to homeroom to work on our portfolioes.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Happy Friday!!! March 12, 2010 Homework

Language Arts:
Book Club Reading and Discussion Prep Due Monday, March 15
R & E & REading Log Due 3/18
March Madness Reading ---Optional

Social Studies:
None

Other: Fitz families----We need volunteers for the blast. Please contact Sandy Simmons if you can help out. We also need items for the basket donation. If you can help out with either one of these that would be wonderful!!!!!! :)
Happy Friday, March 12, 2010!!!

For Social Studies, bring:
  1. Textbook
  2. Interactive Student Notebook
  3. Writing utensil
Happy Friday, March 12, 2010!

For Language Arts this morning, we will be doing book clubs.

Please bring:

  1. All book club materials
  2. Binder
  3. Writing utensil

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Thursday, March 10, 2010 - Homework

Language Arts:
Book Club Reading and Discussion Prep Due Friday, March 12
R & E & REading Log Due 3/18
March Madness Reading ---Optional

Social Studies:
Finish vocab and page 45, if not completed in class.

Other: Fitz families----We need volunteers for the blast. Please contact Sandy Simmons if you can help out. We also need items for the basket donation. If you can help out with either one of these that would be wonderful!!!!!! :)

Choice Hour Forms due tomorrow, Friday, March 12!!!!
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Good Afternoon!

Today we will begin Chapter 8 in Social Studies Alive! Please bring:

  1. Textbook
  2. Interactive Student Notebook
  3. Pencil
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts we will be doing book club.

Please Bring:
  1. All Book Club Materials
  2. Binder
  3. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Wednesday, March 10 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Book Club Reading and Discussion Prep Due Thursday, March 11
2. R & E & REading Log Due 3/18
3. March Madness Reading ---Optional

Social Studies:
1. None

Other:
Fitz families----We need volunteers for the blast. Please contact Sandy Simmons if you can help out. We also need items for the basket donation. If you can help out with either one of these that would be wonderful!!!!!! :)

Choice Hour Forms due Friday, March 12

Tuesday, March 10

Good afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are taking the social studies chapter seven test.

Please Bring:
1. Something quiet to do.
2. Binder
3. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, March 10

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to be working on Writing Fiction

Please Bring:
WN
Binder
Writing Utensil

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Tuesday, March 9--- Homework

Language Art:
1. Book Club Reading and Discussion Prep Due Thursday, March 11
2. R & E & Reading Log 3-18
3. March Madness Reading------ Due date TBD....... This is optional

Social Studies:
1. Chapter 7 test Tomorrow--March 10

Science:
None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for SS we will be watching a video.

Please Bring:
1. Lined Paper
2. Writing Utensil

Homeroom

For homeroom we are going to the lab to work on portfolios

Please Bring:
Yourself

Tuesday, March 9

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are going to be doing fictional writing.

Please Bring:
1. WN
2. Binder
3. Writing Utensil
4. Grabber 6th grade only

Monday, March 8, 2010

Monday, March 8--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Book Club Reading and Discussion work Due Thursday, March 11
2. R & E & Reading Log 3/18
3. March Reading Madness--- Optional
4. No Spelling City this week

Social Studies:
1. Chapter 7 Test Wednesday, March 10

Science:
None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we will be checking the review and we will go over the further reading for chapter 7. We will also get back a whole bunch of graded assignments.

Please Bring:
1. Interactive NB
2. SS Textbook
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Monday, March 8

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts we will be doing book club.

Please Bring:
1. All Book Club Materials
2. Binder
3. Writing Utensil

Friday, March 5, 2010

Friday March 5--- Homework

Language Arts:
1. Book Club Reading and discussion materials--Due Monday, March 8
2. R & E & REading Log Due 3/18
3. March Madness---- Optional

Social Studies:
1. Interactive NB Pages 42 & 43 Due Monday, March 8
2. Chapter 7 review Due Monday March 8
3. Chapter 7 Test Wednesday, March 10

Science:
Work on invention conventions

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we are going to finish chapter 7 and begin the review for the test. We are also going to take the spelling city test.

Please Bring:
Spelling City PO if you did not email it to me
Interactive NB
SS Text
Binder
Writing Utensil

Friday, March 5

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are doing book club.

Please Bring:
Book Club Materials
Writing Utensil

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Thursday March 4 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Book Club Reading for Friday March 5
2. Spelling City & Printout Due Friday , March 5
3. R & E & Reading Log 3/18
4. March Madness Reading---optional

Social Studies:
Chapter 7 Test Wednesday March 10

Science:
None

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for language arts, we are going to finish essays, continue with writing and hopefully share bulletin boards from SS.

Please Bring:
1. Interactive NB
2. SS Textbook
3. Binder
4. WN
5. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

5th Graders, come prepared to take your math test with me:)

Please Bring:
Something quiet to do
writing Utensil
Binder

Thursday, March 4

Good Morning!

This morning for class, 6th graders are at the environmental center and the 5th graders are with me. For book club boys go to Burdick and the girls are with me. We will begin with the read aloud and then get into small groups and meet with our book club group.

Please Bring:
1. Book Club Materials
2. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Wednesday March 3 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Book Club Reading andGroup Assignment due Friday for 6th grade girls only.
2. Spelling City Test and Print out due Friday, March 5.
3. R & E & Reading Log due 3/18 0
4. 6th grade only grabber due tommorow

Social Studies:
Chapter 7 Test on Wednesday, March 10

Science:
Finish Wiki Post if you did not finish

Extra 6th grade is going to the Enviormental center tommorow have FUN!

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for SS we will be presenting our billboards which are due today.

Please Bring:
All social Studies Materials
Writing Utensil

Wednesday, March 3

Good Morning!

This morning for class, the 6th graders are with me the entire morning:) First you all are going to take a math test. Then we are going to do writer's workshop.

Please Bring:
1. Math Stuff
2. WN
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Countdown Day (3/2/10) Homework

Social Studies: Finish all pages in Interactive Notebook for Chapter 7
(pages 39-43, your colony only on page 40-41).
Finish colony billboard.

Language Arts: R&E due 3/18/10

Science: Finish Separating Mixtures Lab write-up, if not already complete.

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for social studies, we will be finishing chapter 7.

Please Bring:
1. SS Textbook
2. Interactive NB
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Homeroom

We will be doing Wiki portfolios in the 600 lab.

Please Bring:
Binder
Writing Utensil

Tuesday, March 2

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, you are going to be taking an ELA Mid-Year Assessment.

Please Bring:
1. Something Quiet to do in case you finish early.
2. Binder
3. Writing Utensil
4. #2 Pencil if you have one. If not----one will be provided for you.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Monday, March 1 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Spelling City and Printout Due Friday, March 5 -Drop the Y to I---- list
2. Book Club Reading and Assignment----for girls 5th due Thursday March 4, 6th due Friday, March 5
3. R & E & Reading Log Due 3/18

Social Studies:
None

Good Afternoonish!

This afternoon for SS, we are going to discuss where everyone is at for Chapter 7 and go over upcoming due dates. Then we are going to watch essay presentations.

Please Bring:
SS Textbook
Interactive NB
Essay (hard copy)
Binder
Writing Utensil

Monday, March 1

Good Morning!

This morning for LA, we are doing Book Club.

Please Bring:
Boys Bring stuff for Burdick---
Girls Bring--- Both Book Club Novels, Binder,
Writing Utensil