Thursday, May 28, 2009

Shavuot Assembly

Rabbi Bellas led us in an excellent assembly today. The Torah was unrolled all the way around the gym. "t"
Have a good long weekend. See everyone on Monday.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

April/May Newsletter

Newsletter for the months of April & May comes home today.

Congratulations to 4C for earning a pizza treat today - hard work, punctuality, kindness, & cooperation all added up to a bit of fun!!! Yum!!!

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Terrific Tuesday

Spelling Workbook 32 due by end of week.
Spelling Test on Units 32, 33, and 34 (a selection of 20 words) will be on Friday, June 12.
Workbooks are to be kept up-to-date as per usual.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Monday's Homework

No new homework - so students can focus on Reading Rainbow #3, Socials Blog, and Judaics Project

Have three sharpened pencils in class.

Recap of work due this week:
P.O.W. - Thurs (toothpick challenge)
- pp. 79, 80, 81
Spelling 32 - Workbook will be assigned "is" tomorrow
- Test will be next week

Friday, May 22, 2009

Have a lovely weekend

Hopefully the weather will cooperate, and we'll have a "summery" weekend! "hat"

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Bright and Shining Faces at Seniors' Lunch

We had the opportunity to join the Seniors' Lunch for a few minutes today. We went across the hall from our classroom, introduced ourselves and listened to four of our Science Fiction stories read by Adam, Aimee, Daniel, and Yuval. All our bright and shining young faces cheered the older folks immeasurably.

Science Quiz tomorrow. Have duotangs in class.
Math Worksheets due Tuesday - pp. 79, 80 & 81 (class time was given - most students are finished)
Spelling Workbook - units 30 & 31 due tomorrow
Spelling 31 Test as per usual

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Reading Rainbow Timeline

Reading Rainbow #3 - due Tuesday, June 16.

A timeline for the completion of work for this mini-project has been given to students. It should help with time management, and hopefully make the process enjoyable. This assignment is meant to give students a chance to learn about an inspirational character, analyze found materials, and have some fun with interview and poster techniques.

Spelling 30 & 31 - Workbook due Friday as per usual. Some time in class will be provided for the completion of these 2 units.

Math - P.O.W. "W" - due next Thursday AM (I will be with students Thurs. AM, the 28th)

SCIENCE - Quiz on Friday. Have duotang in class.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Shabbat Shalom

Have a great long weekend!
Monday - No session - Victoria Day Long Weekend
Wednesday - No session - ProD Day for teachers

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Thursday's Homework

Review for Spelling Test tomorrow, and have workbook ready to hand in for marking.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Wednesday, May 13

Last night for the secret blog"gs" word search. Come to class with your guess tomorrow. Qualify for a second prize if you can make a critical scientific comment about the words!!!???!!!

Reading Rainbow #3 - Biography Focus - assigned today. More information to follow. Deadline TBA.

Math P.O.W. - due Thurs. as per usual
LA Journal entry - due Friday

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Tuesday's Homework

Math - 6 power worksheets were due completed today
Math - Quiz tomorrow, Wed."eg"

Monday, May 11, 2009

Lag B'omer Picnic at Beach Cancelled

We will be doing some fun activities"ake" tomorrow - but not at the beach - due to wet weather.

LA Journal - due Friday (remember our work on beginnings, middles and ends; and try to use a metaphor or a simile)

MATH - 6 power worksheets due tomorrow
- Quiz on Wed.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Have a restful weekend

"n" no homework over the weekend.

Thursday's Homework

Spelling Workbook 28 and Test tomorrow.
Science - bring sound "s"

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Resounding Success

A well-organized, informative, inspirational and fun Math Literacy Day had by all. Thank-you to all"le" the organizers!!!

No new homework tonight.
(Blog secret password continues?!?)

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Literacy Day tomorow

We're looking forward to our Literacy Day (Language Arts & Math focus) tomorrow. The morning will include speakers, workshops and events. In the afternoon, we will be attending"tt" the Math Problem-Solving Fair in the new gym.

Spelling Workbook 28 and Spelling Test - Friday, as per usual

Monday, May 4, 2009

Monday's Homework

LA - Finish Science Fiction Story Cover
Math - M.N.M. pp. 74,75,76 - due tomorrow
- P.O.W. "ra" due Thursday as per usual
Science - Bring a sound for the Sound Booth

Friday, May 1, 2009

Shabbat Shalom

Remember S.Q.U.I.R.T. books for Monday morning.
Have a great weekend, everyone!