Homework & reminders

I'm sorry I haven't been posting lately. The school Internet has blocked me from our. Log so updates will have to be made at home our on my phone.

Just a reminder tomorrow is Picture day for 5th grade! Also we have a spelling pretest as well as NE Region Quiz!

Homework is to study NE Region for quiz and to go onto spelling city.com and do the S-test and print results. Students were shown how to do the test in class and of you don't have a printer please email me the results.

Have a wonderful evening.

Homework for 10/19/2011

Report Cards went home today. Please be sure to sign and return the report card with the original envelope by Monday.

Homework tonight is to finish the Ben & Me Packet on Chapters 10-12. We will be discussing them tomorrow in class. In addition to this students need to research 5 facts about the North Eastern Region of the United States.

Have a wonderful evening and be proud of your child! Each of them has worked hard to accomplish what they have!

Monday Homework/Tues Homework

Sorry for the delay..
10/17/2011
Mondays Homework was to read Chapters 9-12 in Ben & Me. Also to practice Math facts.

10/18/2011
Tuesday Homework was to complete a spelling activity from the list for the 9 weeks and to work on Ben & me Packet which is due Thursday.

Homework for the weekend 10/14/11

Today I gave the students the Ben & Me Test 7-9 Vocabulary. They will complete the Ben & me Ch. 7-9 Questions on Monday.

So Homework for the weekend is to review the questions for Ben & Me Chapters 7-9.
If your child hasn't finished their state pamphlet it is due and they must have it on Monday.We will be presenting on Monday and that is the last day to turn it in to recieve credit.
In addition to this the students have a fun Multiplication Tic Tac Toe math activity to do over the weekend. Be sure you are practicing your math facts with your students!


Have a great weekend. If you signed up to volunteer in our class booth I sent a letter home with your child. Thanks so much!!!

Homework 10/10/11

Homework for the Weekend 10/7/11

Please have your student know by heart their math facts to 5. I would be practicing to ten over the weekend.

In addition to practicing their math facts, be sure they complete the questions for Ch. 7-9 in Ben and Me. The questions are due on Monday October 10.


Have a wonderful weekend.

Homework 10/5

Tomorrow is our Language Arts Unit 1 Test. This should all be review for the students and I think each and everyone of them will do very well! I have sent home an extensive review with the students so that they can study. If they turn in their review they will recieve an 100 for a daily grade.

In addition to studying for their test they also have math drills to complete. I sent home a letter about Math fluency with a set of math flash cards. The students are to drill 3 times and each time they are to practice for a minute and half. In that minute in half the child will want to get as many cards as they can right (the goal to work to is 30). Please sign the form with the flashcards and send back to school! I suggest you keep the flash cards in a zip lock baggie handie to practice weekly!!
Thanks.

Math Fluency Letter Home

Fluency with basic multiplication facts are extremely important for student’s success.  Quickly recalling basic facts will significantly impact students as they move onto higher level math skills. Fluency in these areas will support concept development, promote better understanding and build confidence in your child. Without fluency, students will struggle as they reach middle school. Basic math facts are essential to solving multi-digit multiplication, long division, word problems and pre-algebra. Please understand that a great deal of emphasis will continue to be placed on basic fact fluency throughout the entire year. The website http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/ is a fantastic website that offers fact fluency practice with a competitive spin.  I am sending home multiplication flashcards that can be cut out for practice, if you do not already have a set of flashcards. Tonight’s homework will require basic multiplication flashcards. Thank you for your continued support.

Mahalo,

Mrs. Embley

Homework for 10/4

Tomorrow we have a Midwest Region Quiz & Spelling Pretest Unit 7
Homework :
Complete Study Guide Map and Study for Midwest Region Quiz
Spelling chose one activity from spelling activity list and complete with Unit 7. Study for Unit 7 Pretest (go onto spellingcity.com).

Have a wonderful evening.

Newsletter to Parents from Mrs. Embley

10/4/11

Welcome to October! We have made it to fall and the cooler weather. Fall is one of the best times of year at Redd School and I absolutely love what we have in store the upcoming weeks. I hope you have been noticing your child expanding their knowledge on so many topics! We have covered a lot of material all ready and I am so proud of each of them.

We have been covering the Regions of the United States in Social Studies and all the students are doing very well with their geography. This week the students Time Line Projects were due and I loved each and every one! The time lines are so fun to see with all the personal pictures and stories! I will be getting their final grades on the projects back soon. Please be sure your child is studying their Midwest Region for the Quiz tomorrow. I have sent home a study guide we completed in class.

In Language Arts we are moving into Spelling Unit 7. This week’s list is about knowing when you are using enough letters or you have added too many (notice there are some contractions). In addition to that, we are having a unit test over sentences, complete subjects & predicates as well as simple subjects and simple predicates. The review will be given out tomorrow and we will go over it again in class. We just tested over Ben & Me Chapters 4-6. This test was an open book test (I told the students the day of to be sure they still studied). We had great test grades!! We are going to be moving on to Chapters 7-9 in Ben & Me in the next week so over the weekend please have your child re-read these chapters.  We are getting close to finishing the book and I can’t wait to start our Holocaust Unit next!

We are moving right along in Math also! We are getting caught up on our math facts and exploring Roman Numerals. We have also been doing a lot of word problems. Before we move on to our next unit we are going to review Roman Numerals and test over it next week. If you feel your child might benefit from extra math help OR want to encourage them to enjoy math, please send a note with them to join the Math Club on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:45. Math Club is hosted by Mrs. Henry who is a mad mathematician who makes math so much FUN!! There is still space but it is limited so hurry if you would like your child to be present.

I hope everyone logged onto the blog yesterday to see the reminders for this month. Report Cards come out on October 19^th and Fall Festival is October 29^th. I still need two volunteers for our class booth. If you are available to fill a 30 min. slot or can do an hour slot instead of 30 mins. please send me a note!! I greatly appreciate the help. Another reminder be sure your child is selling Fall Festival Tickets- these help Redd School so much!

Lastly, I sent home an envelope yesterday with your Online Grading Logins. Please be sure to keep these safe. The system was having some difficulty yesterday and I know some were able to log on but unable to see the grades. As of now, you should have full access to your child’s grades. If you have any questions feel free to email me at embley.tricia@yahoo.com. I do try to email back immediately, but please keep in mind that after school hours I have family commitments and am attending Master’s Courses also. So if I don’t respond immediately I will get back to you within 24 hours. If it is an emergency feel free to call me at school or my cell 832-651-8387. Have a wonderful week and tell your child you are proud of their success so far in 5^th grade!!

Mahalo,

Mrs. Embley

Reminders for this week!!

Welcome to October! We've made it to Fall, which is one of my favorite seasons!!! We have a very busy month so I wanted to keep you all updated on what is happening this week and kind of a quick overview of the month!!

First here is what will be happening this week:
Today Students were to turn in their Time Line Assignments and take the Ben & Me Test Ch 4-6.
Wed. 10/5 Social Studies Quiz over MidWest Region & Spelling Pretest Unit 7
Thurs. 10/6 Language Arts Test (Sentences, Complete/Simple Subjects/Predicates)
Friday 10/7 Spelling Test Unit 7

This Month:
End of Grading Period is Oct. 14th and Report Cards go Home Oct. 19th.
Scholastic Book Orders for Fall/Oct. are Due 10/28
Fall Festival is Sat. 10/29- Hope to see you all there.
Lastly Remember to SELL SELL TICKETS!!!

Thurs/Friday Homework

I will be absent tomorrow due to a family committment. I have already given the students instructions for Friday homework.

Thurs:
Complete Subject/Predicate Worksheet and Study Spelling

Friday:
Study for Ben & Me Test Monday over Ch. 4-6. Students were given review on Wed. this week and we have already went over the questions/answers in class.

Also complete Time Line Assignment. It is due Monday 10/3.

If you have any questions please email me and I will answer as soon as possible this weekend. Thanks and have a lovely weekend.

Homework For Tues. 9/27

Social Studies- Study! Study! Study! for Western Region Quiz tomorrow. Your child should have a labeled map with questions we went over in class as a review.

Spelling- Chose one activity to do tonight with your spelling list.

Be sure to place Scholastic Book order for Sept. by tomorrow and please check all the papers I sent home today!

Annoucements

I'm sorry I haven't updated the blog in awhile. I have been struggling with a sinus infection and upper respiratory infection. I was out Monday so I am now playing catch up. Sorry for this.

Today going home with your child is a reminder letter that today is the last day to order from the September Scholastic Arrow Book Order. If you want to place order please do so tonight online! Also, just a reminder A Diary of A Wimpy Kid "Cabin Fever" is on advance order and will arrive Nov. 15th.

I also am sending home the new order form for October Arrow which is Due Oct. 28, 2011. As always there are also other catalogs you can order from avaiable and when you log in with my class code they should appear.

Lastly, the new lunch menu and fall festival letter from the front office will be going home today. Please be sure to check your childs' folder and communication sent home.

Also be sure you are selling fall festival tickets.

One More Day to Order Scholastic

Book Club Order Due Date : September 28

Online Ordering Information

Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs

Class Activation Code: GWVTD

Dear Parent,

There’s no time to lose! In order to make our deadline and have all our books arrive on time, your order to Scholastic Book Clubs is due by the date shown above.

Use the order form in the flyer your child recently brought home and return it to me with your payment right away!

Or, make it easy and send me your order online!

Go to www.scholastic.com/bookclubs and log in using your user name and password.

If it’s your first time ordering online, use the Class Activation Code shown above to get started 

•    SIGN UP at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the€œRegister button in the œFirst Time Here?” section. Register for your own user name and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This code ensures that your order is sent to me.

•    SELECT the books you'd like to order choose from thousands of titles & many more than in our monthly flyers.

•    SEND your order to me online by the due date and your child's books will be delivered directly to my classroom.

Ordering online is fast and easy!

Best of all, we earn a FREE book for the classroom library every time a parent places an order online.*

Thank you!

*Excludes eBooks.

My Book Recommendation List for Fall/ September Scholastic Order

My Book Recommendations:

- Andrew Clements Pack        Arrow September               Item # 1

- Back-to-School Faves Set    Arrow September               Item # 4

- Big Nate on a Roll          Arrow September               Item # 7

- Big Nate: From the Top      Arrow September               Item # 8

- Captain America: The Great EscapeArrow September               Item # 9

- Dear America® Boxed Set     Arrow September               Item # 12

- Dear Dumb Diary Boxed Set   Arrow September               Item # 13

- Diary of a Wimpy Kid CollectionArrow September               Item # 14

- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever

                             (Pre-Order)                   Arrow September               Item # 15

- Dork Diaries#1: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous LifeArrow September               Item # 20

- Dork Diaries#2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party GirlArrow September               Item # 18

- Dork Diaries#3: Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop StarArrow September               Item # 19

- Everything You Need to Know PackArrow September               Item # 21

- Faith, Hope, and Ivy June   Arrow September               Item # 23

- Newbery Library             Arrow September               Item # 49

- Percy Jackson & the Olympians Boxed SetArrow September               Item # 53

- Pie Pack                    Arrow September               Item # 56

- Scholastic Guide to Grammar Arrow September               Item # 59

- School of Fear Pack         Arrow September               Item # 60

- Ten True Tales: Heroes of 9/11Arrow September               Item # 71

- The 39 Clues® Paperback Boxed SetArrow September               Item # 73

- The Best Ever Pack          Arrow September               Item # 6

- The Weather Channel: Forces of NatureArrow September               Item # 82

- The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself PackArrow September               Item # 85

- Time for Kids: Big Book of HowArrow September               Item # 72

- Titanic #1: Unsinkable      Arrow September               Item # 74

- Titanic #2: Collision CourseArrow September               Item # 75

- Titanic #3: S.O.S.          Arrow September               Item # 76

- Troublemaker                Arrow September               Item # 80

- U.S. Navy Seals             Arrow September               Item # 48

- Woods Runner                Arrow September               Item # 86

- Cloudy with a Chance of MeatballsRead Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 11

- Dear America® Boxed Set     Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 14

- Double Fudge                Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 16

- E.B. White Pack             Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 18

- Frindle                     Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 23

- Harry Potter Boxed Set      Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 29

- Hilarious Herdman Pack      Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 31

- Holes                       Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 32

- Judy Moody                  Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 37

- Judy Moody Complete CollectionRead Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 38

- Judy Moody and the Not Bummer SummerRead Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 39

- LEGO® Harry Potter: Building the Magical WorldRead Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 41

- Late for School Book & CD PackRead Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 40

- Little House Collection     Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 44

- Magic Tree House® Set       Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 45

- Moon Over Manifest          Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 50

- More Bones: Scary Stories From Around the WorldRead Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 51

- Mr. Popper's Penguins       Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 52

- Newbery Library             Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 57

- No, David! Pack             Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 58

- Scary Stories Pack          Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 66

- Scholastic Guide to Grammar Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 67

- Scholastic Pocket DictionaryRead Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 68

- Sideways Stories from Wayside SchoolRead Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 69

- Smart Words Readers: Earth Science SetRead Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 72

- The 39 Clues® Paperback Boxed SetRead Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 75

- The Book of Potentially Catastrophic Science: 50 Experiments for Daring Young ScientistsRead Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 6

- The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed SetRead Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 10

- The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of ThreadRead Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 73

- True Tales of Animal Heroes Read Every Day Lead A Better Life FallItem # 77

Thurs. Homework

Homework tonight is to complete problems 3-18 of page 53 on Roman Numerals on a seperate sheet of paper.

Also, to make a comic strip using half their spelling list in it.

Have a great Thursday! Don't forget Spelling Test is tomorrow!!!

Homework for Monday 9/19

Homework-
Social Studies- Study Chapter 1 Review for Test Tomorrow!
Work on Rough Draft of Time Line that was started at school.

Show & Sign Progress Note.
Show Parents Letter, Assignment & Rubric of Social Studies Time Line Assignment.

Copy of what was sent home is below:

Your child will be coming home with Chapter 1 Vocab./Questions that they have completed and checked in class. I ask that you have your child review and study them this evening for our Test tomorrow. We have been studying Chapter 1 for over two weeks now, so I expect that the students will do superb on the Test!

In Chapter 1 we learned about History and why it is important to study and document it. We will soon be starting Chapter 2, which emphasizes places and geography of the United States. To merge these two chapters we will be completing a timeline of the “HISTORY OF ME”.  Today in class we discussed time lines and started a rough draft of our assignments.

In class, we will be discussing places in the United States and where each of us has traveled. I ask that you sit down with your child and discuss where they have been in the United States as well as their own personal history. While discussing this it would be a great time to show your child photos that they could include in their timeline.

I understand as a parent you are hesitant to allow your fifth grader to glue a photo of your treasured memories to an assignment. I also don’t want to be held responsible if it gets ripped, bent or tattered between school and home. So I ask you to please make photo copies or copies of the originals to be sent to school. CVS and Walgreens can duplicate photos for cents on the dollar!

Attached is a copy of the rubric as well as the assignment expectations. I appreciate your help in educating your child about the United States Geography as well as their own personal history. As always, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at pembley@reddschool.com.

Mahalo,

Mrs. Embley

Time Line Assignment- History about Me!

Part 1- Time Line

Time Line Drawn on Poster- Be Sure you have dates, pictures (photos or drawings) and information. Be sure to be creative and that the time line reflects the history of you and have included 5 places in the United States also.

Part 2- Speech

Write a speech to go along with your time line that is no more than 8 minutes long. The speech should include each date on time line as well as details about that event that made the date important! Be sure to give us enough details about the event to know what happened. Also, remember the time line is the history of you & about the geographical places you have been in the United States.

TimeLine & Speech are due by Monday October 3^rd.  The class will be presenting them on Tuesday!!

Grading Worksheet Time Line:

Turned in on Time:_______

Creativity:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Organized:____________________________________________________________

Dates (20pts)	No Dates	Few Dates	Many Dates
Pictures- Photos/ Drawings (20pts)	No Pictures	Few Pictures	Many Pictures
Information Given  (20pts)	All Info. Given is complete and written well.	Some information is given and it is written well.	No Info./Some Info. And it is not written to 5th grade standards

Speech:

Details  (20pts)	Details are used to make the timeline interesting.	Some details are used, but a few more would make it more interesting.	Not enough details used. The audience wants to know more than what is provided.
Focus on Topic  (10pts)	The speech relates to their topic.	The speech relates somewhat to their topic.	The speech doesn’t relate to the topic at all.

Length of Speech (5pts):_________________________

Spoke Loudly & Clearly (5pts):_______________________________________________________

Behavior While Others Presented:

What is the strongest part of presentation?

What could be improved?

Points___________________                 Final Grade:________________

Homework for Wed. 9/14

Spelling-Use your spelling list and write a friendly letter.

Social Studies-
Complete Chapter 1 Review "Think About Facts" #1-10 on pg. 24.
We will check it tomorrow in class.

Annoucements

Today, students will be bringing home forms for Afterschool Clubs. Clubs start next Wed. September 21, 2011. Clubs are on a first come first serve basis, so if your child really wants a club please be sure to fill out the form and return it as soon as possible.

Secondly, I have moved our first Social Studies Test to Monday September 19, 2011.  This way the students and I have more time to go over our review.

Lastly, don't forget that tomorrow at 7pm is Open House and scholastic book orders need to be completed by 9/28. Thanks and have a great evening.

Homework for Tues. 9/13

Spelling- Chose one activity and complete with this weeks spelling list.

Also Complete Practice Page 22. This includes the math problems, language art problems and the practice writing tips.

Please be sure you are checking your students' homework folder. There is a letter going home today about helping with the victims of the fires. Also don't forget OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY @ 7pm. See ya there!!!

Homework for Monday 9/12

Write one paragraph on 9/11.

Math- Basic Multiplication Worksheet

Don't Forget Open House/Fall Festival Meeting is Thursday Sept. 15th at 7pm. Please meet in the multipurpose room first and then we will meet in our classroom.

Also, please place scholastic book orders online by Sept 28th!

Have a great evening.

Homework for Weekend

Language Arts:
Read Chapters 4-6 in Ben & Me.
Define and use in a sentence Vocabulary for Ben & Me Ch. 4-6.

Math:
Complete Camping Math Story Word Problems.

I will be sending home different kinds of math stories and math word problems in the next couple weeks.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Don't forget to order your Scholastic Book Orders. Directions for ordering are on previous post Scholastic Book Club here. Happy Reading!!!

Thurs 9/8 Homework

Language Arts-
Write a friendly letter to George Washington.
Study Spelling.

Math-
Multiplication Table

Sorry this is late!

Homework for Wed. 9/7

Math:
Addition Worksheet

Spelling: Write Spelling List 3x and complete page 23 #1-20 in spelling book.

Homework for Tues. 9/6

Spelling- Chose one activity from your spelling sheet and do with your spelling list for Unit 3.
Study for Spelling Pretest tomorrow.

Math- Complete Multiplication Math Fact Puzzle.

Hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend!

Homework for Labor Day Weekend

Language Arts: Study Spelling List Unit 3

Social Studies:

Ask your mom & dad where they were born. Find out where your grandparents were from?  If your parents & grandparents were both born in the United States, where were your ancestors from before they came to the United States.

Please have sign your child's progress note and have them return it to school on Tuesday.

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend & Remember no school on Monday!

Homework for Wed. 8/31

Social Studies: Chapter One Lesson Two Think About It Questions 1-5 on Pg. 15. We read the lesson in class today, but your child might need to re-read it before answering the questions.

Spelling- Go on Spelling City.com for 15 mins to practice spelling words.

Get Ben & Me Test signed by Parent and Return tomorrow.

Homework for Tues. 8/30

Social Studies Homework- Tuesday August 30, 2011

Research and tell me 5 facts about Hawaii. Also tell me who the first natives of Hawaii were and 2 facts about them.

Spelling-  Chose one activity from your spelling sheet and complete with your Unit 2 words.

If you have extra time study your spelling words on spellingcity.com.
Have a great Tuesday!

Homework for Monday 8/29

Homework assignments for tonight were:

Reading: Study Chapters 1-3 on Ben & Me for Test tomorrow. Please use the review to study.

Social Studies: Use the internet to research and answer the question given on the Statue of Liberty.

New York Harbor has a special statue called the Statue of Liberty or Miss Liberty. Tell me what to does Miss Liberty Represent?

Sign Progress Report if haven't already. Sign Spelling Test from last week and return.

Good Luck studying! I know all of you will do wonderful on the test tomorrow.

Homework for Weekend

The students will be having a quiz over Chapters 1-3 on Tues. August 30th. I have handed out a review and we have went over all of it except the last 4 questions. I have asked the students to complete and review it over the weekend. We will review in class on Monday also. I would suggest having your student read outloud chapters 1-3 to you this weekend before the test.

Have a wonderful weekend.

BEN & ME REVIEW SHEET

Define and know these words for your quiz next week.

1.      Androil

2.      Anvil

3.      Franklin Stove

4.      Vestry

5.      Maxim

Also be able to answer the questions below:

1.      Who is the narrator in the story?

2.      How many children were in Amos family and where did they live?

3.      Why did Amos leave his home?

4.      What are some professions of Benjamin Franklin?

5.      How does Amos describe Doctor Benjamin Franklin?

6.      What maxim did Ben say to Amos about putting wood on the fire?

7.       What do you think this maxim means?

8.      What did Ben and Amos build?

9.      What was the purpose of this invention?

10.  What did Amos mean when he said to Ben “In some ways Ben, You’re fairly bright but in others you’re just plain dull. The joy of creating may be meat and drink to you: but as for me, a bit of cheese.”

11.  In Chapter 3 Ben and Amos are talking about inventing the Franklin Stove and how Amos helped Ben.  Ben announces to Amos “The Laborer is worthy of his hire.” What is Ben saying to Amos?

12.    What were the specifics between Ben and Amos?

13.   What did Ben and Amos name their invention?

14.   What did Ben wear all the time?

15.  What improvements were made to the fur cap for Amos?

Homework for Thurs. 8/25

Reading Homework is posted below.

What do you think Ben meant?

Ben Franklin wrote many words of wisdom. He used his printing press to share his wisdom with his fellow Americans. He hoped that his wise sayings would give people guidance for living their daily lives. Read some of his thoughts from "Poor Richard's Almanack" and decide what you think they mean. Then select three maxims and write them on the attached worksheet and what you think it means.
An empty bag cannot stand upright.
Be always ashamed to catch thyself idle.
Cheese and salty meat should be sparingly eat.
The Doors of wisdom are never shut.
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Full of courtesy, full of craft.
God helps them that help themselves.
Hunger never saw bad bread.
If you'd have a servant that you like, serve your self.
If Jack's in love, he's no judge of Jill's beauty.
Keep thy shop and thy shop will keep thee.
A Lie stands on one leg, the truth on two.
A Man without a wife is but half a man.
Nothing but money is sweeter than honey.
One today is worth two tomorrows.
Pay what you owe and you'll know what's your own.
A Quarrelsome man has no good neighbors.
The Rotten apple spoils his companion.
Speak little, do much.
Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.
Up, sluggard, and waste not life; in the grave will be sleeping enough.
Visits should be short, like a winter's day.
Well done is better than well said.
A good example is the best sermon.
You may delay, but time will not.
There are lazy minds as well as lazy bodies.

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Spelling:
Study for your spelling test tomorrow. Spellingcity.com is  a great way to study!!

Homework for Wed. 8/24

First off we have a new student to our class today. Welcome David M. We are so excited to have you as an explorer to explore 5th grade with us.

Our homework tonight is :

Social Studies-
Answer in complete sentences with 3 facts-
Unit- Human/Environment Interaction
How did people change the landscape of Alaska?

Spelling-
Write a story using all your spelling words.

Homework for Tues. 8/23

Social Studies-
Answer the question in sentence form. Please tell me at least 3 facts.
Why is Niagra Falls different from other places?

Spelling-
Chose one activity from the spelling 9 weeks sheet to complete tonight with your spelling list. Remember Spelling Pretest is tomorrow! Study!!

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Specials Schedule

Mon./Wed.
10:30-10:45 Snack/Recess
10:45-11:40 Science (Wed. Only)
12:30- 1 Lunch/Recess
2:50-3:20 Computers

Tues/Thurs.
10:30-10:45 Snack/Recess
10:45-11:40 Science
12:30- 1 Lunch/Recess
1:25-2:20 PE
2:30-3:00 Spanish

Friday:
Early Release at Noon

Homework for Monday 8/22

Students were given Ben & Me books today.  Each child recieved thier own copy- in which they are responsible for bringing home and back to school each day.  I have been reading daily outloud to the students. But, I want the students to re-read pages 1-15 tonight. We are working on vocab and questions over the chapters in class and there will be a quiz later this week if not next week (depending on how fast we progress).

In addition, I have asked the students to check out our class website (which you are reading) and play spelling games on www.spellingcity.com.

Here is the letter describing spelling city and directions:

This year, we will be using VocabularySpellingCity.com in our classroom. SpellingCity is a website that helps students learn their weekly spelling and vocabulary words while having fun at the same time.

As a teacher, I will put up the spelling/vocabulary list weekly and your children can review the words, and play spelling/vocabulary games that reinforce the learning process.

Here’s how to help your child master his or her spelling/vocab words:

Simply go to http://www.spellingcity.com/ to see how the site works. To get started, click on “sample lists” and chose any list you like. Than try Teach me, test me or play a game link.

You can find our class list by using the tab “FIND A LIST” and searching by typing my name Tricia Embley, or you can go directly to my homepage which is:  http://www.spellingcity.com/embleytricia . You can bookmark the URL so you can find it easily for next week’s list too!

Many kids enjoy building their spelling skills with spellingcity.com. Please encourage your child to spend about twenty minutes, two nights in a row before our weekly test. Let’s work together as a team to ensure that your child becomes an independent, lifelong learner!

Mahalo,

Mrs. Embley

SpellingCity.com is a fun way to reinforce spelling skills in addition to their weekly spelling homework and lessons in class.

Have a great Monday evening!

Newsletter & Parent News

Click on the link http://www.reddschool.com/pdf/August2011News.pdf and you will see the newsletter from the school on what is happening right now!

Also your child should be bringing home a t-shirt order form tonight. T-shirt forms and money are due Thurs. August 25th. T-shirts are required for field trips and optional on Mustang Madness Fridays.


I also sent home a letter about spelling for the next weeks. It is pasted below:
Aloha Parents:

In the next few weeks, your fifth grader will be learning to spell words using the Scott Foresman Spelling Program. The words for the lessons will be presented to your child in unit form every Monday. You can help your child practice these words at home. I will be sending home spelling strategies that your child will need to choose for homework once a week to practice their spelling.  They will have 9 spelling activities to choose from and each week they will chose a different activity.  Be sure your child is doing a different spelling activity each week.  Once they have completed one spelling activity, they can mark it off on their spelling sheet for the 9 weeks. Another activity you can help your child study their words in addition to homework and teaching in class is listed below.

        Dictation: Read out loud each spelling words. Have your child repeat the word, use it in a sentence, and then spell it correctly.   Check to make sure that your child has spelled the word correctly. If any words are misspelled, help your child figure out a strategy to use that will make it easier to remember the correct spelling.

Thank you for your help- it takes a village to raise a child and a village to teach them! Here’s to a great first 9 weeks of spelling!

Mahalo,

Mrs. Embley

I also will be posting an exciting link to spelling city which is a website the students can go to play games to learn vocabulary and spelling words.

Hope everyone  is having a great second week back to school! Our first week was superb!!