Week of May 21 - May 25, 2012
Spelling Words, Theme 6 - Lesson 5
“The Down and Up Fall”
1. difficult 11. different Bonus:
2. probably 12. another 1. temperature
3. beginning 13. beautiful 2. humidifier
4. direction 14. dangerous 3. thermometer
5. discover 15. government 4. moisturize
6. excellent 16. interest 5. sweltering
7. important 17. becoming
8. imagine 18. description
9. energy 19. engineer
10. remember 20. wonderful
Vocabulary: transformed, investigate, enthusiastically, decor, apparently, corridor
Homework:
Selling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 12 words.
Math: Watch for daily assignments.
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
End-of-the-Year tests during the week
Thank you, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Campos and Mr. Richter for coming and chaperoning the trip to The AuSable Institute.
Parents: The children have been working on making sure that they are where they are supposed to be in their math skills. They can earn their way into the following clubs:
Math Wizards: These students will be able to complete their multiplication facts (30 of each, x2-x9) in 90 seconds.
Math Magicians: These students are also able to complete a division test, dividing into 3-digit numbers with at least a “B.”
Math: Kings: These students will also be able to complete a fraction worksheet with at least a “B.”
2. probably 12. another 1. temperature
3. beginning 13. beautiful 2. humidifier
4. direction 14. dangerous 3. thermometer
5. discover 15. government 4. moisturize
6. excellent 16. interest 5. sweltering
7. important 17. becoming
8. imagine 18. description
9. energy 19. engineer
10. remember 20. wonderful
Vocabulary: transformed, investigate, enthusiastically, decor, apparently, corridor
Homework:
Selling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 12 words.
Math: Watch for daily assignments.
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
End-of-the-Year tests during the week
Thank you, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Campos and Mr. Richter for coming and chaperoning the trip to The AuSable Institute.
Parents: The children have been working on making sure that they are where they are supposed to be in their math skills. They can earn their way into the following clubs:
Math Wizards: These students will be able to complete their multiplication facts (30 of each, x2-x9) in 90 seconds.
Math Magicians: These students are also able to complete a division test, dividing into 3-digit numbers with at least a “B.”
Math: Kings: These students will also be able to complete a fraction worksheet with at least a “B.”
Week of May 14 – May 18, 2012
Theme One Spelling Review Words
1. greatest 11. picnic 21. bloomed
2. escape 12. arrived 22. husband
3. natural 13. decide 23. wounded
4. address 14. fifty 24. raccoon
5. paragraph 15. scratch 25. routine
6. asleep 16. operate
7. suggested 17. include
8. elevator 18. honor
9. coffee 19. floating
10. disease 20. husband
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Choose any 15 words and write each in a sentence. They must contain at least 12 words.
Math: Worksheet DR11-12 (Due Tuesday)
Assignment (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Math: Wednesday
A-Team, Minaal and Austin
Student of the Week: Miss Joy Ogemaw for the week of May 7th to May 11th. Joy, you are so special! You are the last Ogemaw I get to teach. That’s so sad. At least there will still be basketball.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Book Club
Spelling: Review from September and October
Grammar: Review “parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions.)
Writing: Descriptive Essay
Math: Finish geometry, begin review of multiplication facts. When a student can complete facts sheets in required times, they will join the “Math Wizards’ Club.”
Science: Matter
Social Studies: Finish Federal Government. Begin “Plan a Vacation” Project.
Extra: Those students who demonstrate mastery of different concepts, will choose a Native American Tribe, research, and complete a similar project to the “African American” one in February. This will be individually and independently.Time will be made for them to present to the class.
Parents, Our field trip is Tuesday, May 15th trip to the Au Sable Institute. The 3rd and 4th grade students will divide into groups and imagine they are going back in time. Then they will take walks through the woods (paths) to visit several stations learning from people such as a lumberjack cook, a candle stick maker, and a voyageur. It is one of my favorite field trips where I have ever taken students. We need the help of a couple of parents. If you can accompany us please let me know (715-0616).
2. escape 12. arrived 22. husband
3. natural 13. decide 23. wounded
4. address 14. fifty 24. raccoon
5. paragraph 15. scratch 25. routine
6. asleep 16. operate
7. suggested 17. include
8. elevator 18. honor
9. coffee 19. floating
10. disease 20. husband
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Choose any 15 words and write each in a sentence. They must contain at least 12 words.
Math: Worksheet DR11-12 (Due Tuesday)
Assignment (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Math: Wednesday
A-Team, Minaal and Austin
Student of the Week: Miss Joy Ogemaw for the week of May 7th to May 11th. Joy, you are so special! You are the last Ogemaw I get to teach. That’s so sad. At least there will still be basketball.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Book Club
Spelling: Review from September and October
Grammar: Review “parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions.)
Writing: Descriptive Essay
Math: Finish geometry, begin review of multiplication facts. When a student can complete facts sheets in required times, they will join the “Math Wizards’ Club.”
Science: Matter
Social Studies: Finish Federal Government. Begin “Plan a Vacation” Project.
Extra: Those students who demonstrate mastery of different concepts, will choose a Native American Tribe, research, and complete a similar project to the “African American” one in February. This will be individually and independently.Time will be made for them to present to the class.
Parents, Our field trip is Tuesday, May 15th trip to the Au Sable Institute. The 3rd and 4th grade students will divide into groups and imagine they are going back in time. Then they will take walks through the woods (paths) to visit several stations learning from people such as a lumberjack cook, a candle stick maker, and a voyageur. It is one of my favorite field trips where I have ever taken students. We need the help of a couple of parents. If you can accompany us please let me know (715-0616).
Week of May 07 – May 11, 2012
Spelling Words, Theme 6 - Lesson 4
“Fly Traps! Plants That Bite Back”
1. major 11. paper Bonus:
2. cedar 12. native 1. flytrap
3. spiders 13. rivals 2. bladderwort
4. locate 14. solar 3. sundew
5. ruler 15. bison 4. botanist
6. motive 16. legal 5. nutrient
7. raven 17. humor
8. pilot 18. moment
9. silent 19. nature
10. super 20. virus
Vocabulary: boggiest, dissolve, chemicals, carnivorous, accidentally, fertilizer, victim
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 12 words.
Math: Worksheet DR11-8 (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet DR11-10 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR11-11 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Math: Thursday or Friday
A-Team, Minaal, Jordan, Justin, Jacob, Logan, and Ahleeyah
Student of the Week: Ahleeyah Wonegeshik for the week of April 30th to May 4th. Ahleeyah, you have been such a delight to teach. You are a very thoughtful and kind young lady. I will really miss you next year!
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Informational Narrative
Spelling: VCV words
Grammar: Prepositions
Writing: Descriptive Essay
Math: Geometry
Science: Matter
Social Studies: Federal Government
Parents, I have sent home field trip permission slips for our May 15th trip to the AuSable Institute near Mancelona. The 3rd and 4th grade students will divide into groups and imagine they are going back in time. 1Then will take walks through the woods (paths) to visit several stations learning from people such as a lumberjack cook, a candle stick maker, and a voyageur. It is one of my favorite field trips where I have ever taken students.
Please return the sign permission slips by Tuesday, May 8th, if p
Week of May 23 - May 27, 2011
Spelling Words, Theme 6 - Lesson 3
“Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox”
1. practice 11. object Bonus:
2. members 12. shelter 1. lumberjack
3. dinner 13. distance 2. forestry
4. suppose 14. pattern 3. sawmill
5. except 15. captive 4. timberline
6. problem 16. publish 5. woodland
7. shallow 17. sitting
8. stubborn 18. tractor
9. logger 19. servant
10. cotton 20. hidden
Vocabulary: gadgets, bellowing, tragedy, fateful, softhearted, ration
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 12 words.
Math: Watch for daily assignments.
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
2. members 12. shelter 1. lumberjack
3. dinner 13. distance 2. forestry
4. suppose 14. pattern 3. sawmill
5. except 15. captive 4. timberline
6. problem 16. publish 5. woodland
7. shallow 17. sitting
8. stubborn 18. tractor
9. logger 19. servant
10. cotton 20. hidden
Vocabulary: gadgets, bellowing, tragedy, fateful, softhearted, ration
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 12 words.
Math: Watch for daily assignments.
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Week of April 9 - April 13, 2012
Spelling Words, Theme 5 - Lesson 5
“In My Family”
1. lamb 11. doubt Bonus:
2. often 12. whistle 1. alligator
3. castle 13. honest 2. fiesta
4. listen 14. rhyme 3. mosquito
5. comb 15. answer 4. vanilla
6. climbed 16. column 5. patio
7. fasten 17. numb
8. crumbs 18. tomb
9. soften 19. glisten
10. thumb 20. hasten
Vocabulary: barbecue, chile, mesquite, accordion, confetti, culture
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 12 words.
Math: Worksheet (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet (Due Thursday)
Worksheet (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Student of the Week: For the week of April 2 – 6, 2012 – Mr. Jerrod Callis! You’re so much fun to be around, Jerrod. Keep up the efforts.
A-Team: Minaal, Grace, Jordan and Tiarra
Stars of the Week: Let me think. Hmmm. Who’s tried their hardest this week? Jacob! You’ve impressed me. Joy and Jerrod! I also appreciate your extra efforts.And Minaal! I sure do appreciate your leadership.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Autobiography
Spelling: Words with “silent” letters
Grammar: Irregular verbs
Writing: Autobiography
Math: Decimals
Science: Animal adaptations
Social Studies: Economics
2. often 12. whistle 1. alligator
3. castle 13. honest 2. fiesta
4. listen 14. rhyme 3. mosquito
5. comb 15. answer 4. vanilla
6. climbed 16. column 5. patio
7. fasten 17. numb
8. crumbs 18. tomb
9. soften 19. glisten
10. thumb 20. hasten
Vocabulary: barbecue, chile, mesquite, accordion, confetti, culture
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 12 words.
Math: Worksheet (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet (Due Thursday)
Worksheet (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Student of the Week: For the week of April 2 – 6, 2012 – Mr. Jerrod Callis! You’re so much fun to be around, Jerrod. Keep up the efforts.
A-Team: Minaal, Grace, Jordan and Tiarra
Stars of the Week: Let me think. Hmmm. Who’s tried their hardest this week? Jacob! You’ve impressed me. Joy and Jerrod! I also appreciate your extra efforts.And Minaal! I sure do appreciate your leadership.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Autobiography
Spelling: Words with “silent” letters
Grammar: Irregular verbs
Writing: Autobiography
Math: Decimals
Science: Animal adaptations
Social Studies: Economics
Week of April 2 - April 6, 2012
Spelling Words, Theme 5 - Lesson 4
“Blue Willow”
1. stepped 11. hugged Bonus:
2. entered 12. belonged 1. scholar
3. searching 13. divided 2. education
4. allowing 14. determined 3. professor
5. argued 15. rewarding 4. studious
6. speaking 16. occurred 5. extracurricular
7. reading 17. controlled
8. unfolding 18. injured
9. finished 19. permitting
10. closing 20. practicing
Vocabulary: sulkily, certainty, indifferent, undoubtedly, heartily, protruded, loathe
Homework:
Spelling/Writing:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*At least 12 words in each sentence
Math:
Worksheet (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet (Due Thursday)
Worksheet (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
A-Team: Minaal
Stars of the Week: I appreciate the extra efforts I’m seeing from you, Tiarra and Ahleeyah.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Realistic fiction
Spelling: Adding –ed and -ing
Grammar: Past & future tenses
Writing: Research report: A country
Science: Animal adaptations
Math: Starting Decimals
2. entered 12. belonged 1. scholar
3. searching 13. divided 2. education
4. allowing 14. determined 3. professor
5. argued 15. rewarding 4. studious
6. speaking 16. occurred 5. extracurricular
7. reading 17. controlled
8. unfolding 18. injured
9. finished 19. permitting
10. closing 20. practicing
Vocabulary: sulkily, certainty, indifferent, undoubtedly, heartily, protruded, loathe
Homework:
Spelling/Writing:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*At least 12 words in each sentence
Math:
Worksheet (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet (Due Thursday)
Worksheet (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
A-Team: Minaal
Stars of the Week: I appreciate the extra efforts I’m seeing from you, Tiarra and Ahleeyah.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Realistic fiction
Spelling: Adding –ed and -ing
Grammar: Past & future tenses
Writing: Research report: A country
Science: Animal adaptations
Math: Starting Decimals
Week of March 19 – March 23, 2012
Spelling Words, Theme 5 - Lesson 3
“Saguaro Cactus”
1. pollen 11. oven Bonus:
2. even 12. dragon 1. ecosystem
3. urban 13. horizon 2. precipitation
4. seven 14. orphan 3. region
5. kitchen 15. sudden 4. climate
6. reason 16. eleven 5. creatures
7. human 17. button
8. season 18. canyon
9. burden 19. slogan
10. wagon 20. golden
Vocabulary: habitat, teeming, perch, nectar, brush, spiny, topple, decomposes
Homework:
Spelling/Writing:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
The sentences must contain at least 12 words.
Math: Worksheet Lesson 9-7 (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet Lesson 9-8 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet Lesson 9-9 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet Lesson 9-10 (Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Math: Friday (tentative)
Science: Monday or Tuesday: Chapter test
A-Team: Tiarra, Logan, and Minaal
Stars of the Week: As I think back over the past week and picture who has given their absolute best, I would like to thank Jerrod, Ahleeyah, and Minaal. Keep on living like this and you will be very successful in all facets (means “different parts”) of life. You all deserve hugs from your parents.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Expository nonfiction
Spelling: Words with /schwa-n/ (as in “even”)
Grammar: Present tense
Math: Adding and subtracting fractions
Science: Animal adaptations
Social Studies: Our Government/Economics
Week of March 05 - March 09, 2012
Spelling Words, Theme 5 - Lesson 1
“Fire!” 1. doctor 11. other Bonus:
2. dollar 12. motor 1. firefighter
3. power 13. hunger 2. inferno
4. sugar 14. calendar 3. inflammable
5. corner 15. horror 4. fiery
6. collar 16. officer 5. smoldering
7. danger 17. finger
8. ladder 18. director
9. labor 19. master
10. cellar 20. regular
Interesting note: The word “lovable” from last weekseemed to be a real issue. So, I checked the dictionary. The work can be spelled 2 ways. It can also be spelled “loveable.” Therefore, I took into concern for test on this Friday.
Vocabulary: dedication, curfew, ventilate, billowing, flammable, brigade
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
Cursive!!! *Each sentence must contain at least 12 words.
Math: Worksheet DR9-1 (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet DR9-2 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR9-3 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet DR9-4 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
A-Team: Minaal, Ahleeyah, Justin and Grace
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Expository nonfiction
Spelling: Words with /schwa-r/ (as in “her”)
Grammar: Main & helping verbs
Writing: Essay: “What makes a Hero?”
Math: Fractions
Science: Ecosystems
Social Studies: Government
Week of February 27 - March 2, 2012
Spelling Words, Theme 4 - Lesson 5
“One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folk Tale” 1. addition 11. function Bonus:
2. sadness 12. stillness 1. doubles
3. lovable 13. information 2. multiplication
4. endless 14. celebration 3. arithmetic
5. handful 15. capable 4. tripling
6. plentiful 16. available 5. subtraction
7. breathless 17. believable
8. happiness 18. careless
9. solution 19. reusable
10. careful 20. forgiveness
Vocabulary: plentifully, trickle, famine, decreed, implored
Homework:
Spelling/Writing:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
Each sentence must contain at least 11 words. In “Cursive”
Math:
Worksheet (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet (Due Thursday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Math: Thursday
***Please note: I have a new cell phone number as of 1-1-12.
Mr. Steve Douglas: 231-715-6016
2. even 12. dragon 1. ecosystem
3. urban 13. horizon 2. precipitation
4. seven 14. orphan 3. region
5. kitchen 15. sudden 4. climate
6. reason 16. eleven 5. creatures
7. human 17. button
8. season 18. canyon
9. burden 19. slogan
10. wagon 20. golden
Vocabulary: habitat, teeming, perch, nectar, brush, spiny, topple, decomposes
Homework:
Spelling/Writing:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
The sentences must contain at least 12 words.
Math: Worksheet Lesson 9-7 (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet Lesson 9-8 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet Lesson 9-9 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet Lesson 9-10 (Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Math: Friday (tentative)
Science: Monday or Tuesday: Chapter test
A-Team: Tiarra, Logan, and Minaal
Stars of the Week: As I think back over the past week and picture who has given their absolute best, I would like to thank Jerrod, Ahleeyah, and Minaal. Keep on living like this and you will be very successful in all facets (means “different parts”) of life. You all deserve hugs from your parents.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Expository nonfiction
Spelling: Words with /schwa-n/ (as in “even”)
Grammar: Present tense
Math: Adding and subtracting fractions
Science: Animal adaptations
Social Studies: Our Government/Economics
Week of March 05 - March 09, 2012
Spelling Words, Theme 5 - Lesson 1
“Fire!” 1. doctor 11. other Bonus:
2. dollar 12. motor 1. firefighter
3. power 13. hunger 2. inferno
4. sugar 14. calendar 3. inflammable
5. corner 15. horror 4. fiery
6. collar 16. officer 5. smoldering
7. danger 17. finger
8. ladder 18. director
9. labor 19. master
10. cellar 20. regular
Interesting note: The word “lovable” from last weekseemed to be a real issue. So, I checked the dictionary. The work can be spelled 2 ways. It can also be spelled “loveable.” Therefore, I took into concern for test on this Friday.
Vocabulary: dedication, curfew, ventilate, billowing, flammable, brigade
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
Cursive!!! *Each sentence must contain at least 12 words.
Math: Worksheet DR9-1 (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet DR9-2 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR9-3 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet DR9-4 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
A-Team: Minaal, Ahleeyah, Justin and Grace
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Expository nonfiction
Spelling: Words with /schwa-r/ (as in “her”)
Grammar: Main & helping verbs
Writing: Essay: “What makes a Hero?”
Math: Fractions
Science: Ecosystems
Social Studies: Government
Week of February 27 - March 2, 2012
Spelling Words, Theme 4 - Lesson 5
“One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folk Tale” 1. addition 11. function Bonus:
2. sadness 12. stillness 1. doubles
3. lovable 13. information 2. multiplication
4. endless 14. celebration 3. arithmetic
5. handful 15. capable 4. tripling
6. plentiful 16. available 5. subtraction
7. breathless 17. believable
8. happiness 18. careless
9. solution 19. reusable
10. careful 20. forgiveness
Vocabulary: plentifully, trickle, famine, decreed, implored
Homework:
Spelling/Writing:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
Each sentence must contain at least 11 words. In “Cursive”
Math:
Worksheet (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet (Due Thursday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Math: Thursday
***Please note: I have a new cell phone number as of 1-1-12.
Mr. Steve Douglas: 231-715-6016
African American Day with Presentation - Wednesday, February 23, 2012
For information see "African American Project" in Page listed above.
Week of February 21 - February 24, 2012
Spelling Words, Theme 4 - Lesson 4
“Red Writing Hood”
1. families 11. luckily Bonus:
2. worried 12. relied 1. ballet
3. ugliest 13. activities 2. leotard
4. funnier 14. countries 3. recital
5. happily 15. enemies 4. encore
6. easily 16. scurried 5. flexible
7. heavier 17. libraries
8. earlier 18. prettier
9. tiniest 19. readily
10. supplied 20. carried
Vocabulary: script, repentant, desperately, discards, acceptable, injustice, triumphantly, circumstances
Homework:
Spelling: Words 3x each (Due Thursday)
Words in sentences (Due Friday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 11 words and in Cursive!
Math: Worksheet DR9-6 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR9-7 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet DR9-8 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Tuesday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Science: Wednesday
Student of the Week: Austin Agosa! What a guy! Austin, I am so happy to have you in my class this year. And you have really worked hard to improve in all areas.
A-Team: Ahleeyah, Minaal, & Logan
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Play
Spelling: Changing y to i
Grammar: Comparing with adjectives
Math: Division
Science: Ecosystems
Social Studies: Human geography
Parents:
I would ask you to take note of “A-Team” listed above. It involves a simple practice of being ready at the start of each class by having out materials and sitting quietly in a defined position. It really helps when they are all sitting this way. I am always disappointed that some children have no interest in working for this recognition.
Some children thrive on earning this award. I tend to see the same names each week. Could you encourage your child to earn their name on the list as a matter of pride and earning extra computer time during recess?
The correct date for the African American presentation is February 22nd. The children should all have completed their book by now and be starting on their report and poster.
I am considering having a similar project with Native Americans before the year is out. They are in my opinion, definitely a culture that does not get enough national recognition.
Have a great week!!!
Mr. D.
2. worried 12. relied 1. ballet
3. ugliest 13. activities 2. leotard
4. funnier 14. countries 3. recital
5. happily 15. enemies 4. encore
6. easily 16. scurried 5. flexible
7. heavier 17. libraries
8. earlier 18. prettier
9. tiniest 19. readily
10. supplied 20. carried
Vocabulary: script, repentant, desperately, discards, acceptable, injustice, triumphantly, circumstances
Homework:
Spelling: Words 3x each (Due Thursday)
Words in sentences (Due Friday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 11 words and in Cursive!
Math: Worksheet DR9-6 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR9-7 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet DR9-8 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Tuesday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Science: Wednesday
Student of the Week: Austin Agosa! What a guy! Austin, I am so happy to have you in my class this year. And you have really worked hard to improve in all areas.
A-Team: Ahleeyah, Minaal, & Logan
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Play
Spelling: Changing y to i
Grammar: Comparing with adjectives
Math: Division
Science: Ecosystems
Social Studies: Human geography
Parents:
I would ask you to take note of “A-Team” listed above. It involves a simple practice of being ready at the start of each class by having out materials and sitting quietly in a defined position. It really helps when they are all sitting this way. I am always disappointed that some children have no interest in working for this recognition.
Some children thrive on earning this award. I tend to see the same names each week. Could you encourage your child to earn their name on the list as a matter of pride and earning extra computer time during recess?
The correct date for the African American presentation is February 22nd. The children should all have completed their book by now and be starting on their report and poster.
I am considering having a similar project with Native Americans before the year is out. They are in my opinion, definitely a culture that does not get enough national recognition.
Have a great week!!!
Mr. D.
Week of February 6 - February 10, 2012
Spelling Words, Theme 4 - Lesson 2
“The Case of Pablo’s Nose”
1. unused 11. unsafe Bonus:
2. dislike 12. disobey 1. detective
3. unclean 13. uncertain 2. investigation
4. unheard 14. disappear 3. sleuth
5. disagree 15. undecided 4. mysterious
6. disabled 16. dishonest 5. villain
7. unkind 17. disadvantage
8. unfriendly 18. distrust
9. unable 19. unknown
10. unhappy 20. unlike
Vocabulary: straightaway, alibi, muttered, retorted, strengthening, sculptor
Homework:
Spelling: Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Writing: Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 11 words.
Math: Worksheet (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet (Due Thursday)
Worksheet (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Student of the Week: Miss Grace Richter! You have really improved the last few weeks in your work effort. And you truly are a very kind and thoughtful young lady.
A-Team: Ahleeyah, Grace, Minaal, Logan, Austin, & Jacob
Stars of the Week: Thank you Ahleeyah, Austin, & Logan and Minaal . You’re participation and excellent behavior was strongly appreciated. You are great examples of leadership.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Mystery
Spelling: Prefixes un- and dis-
Grammar: Possessive pronoun
Writing: Persuasive letter: We will write to Chamber of Commerces around the state for a future “Plan a Vacation” project.
Math: Beginning division!!
Science: Systems in Animals (circulatory…)
Social Studies: Economics
Parents,
We will be are working very hard on division starting next week. The kids are just starting to get the process of “divide, multiply, subtract, bring down.” Division is a tough process for many 4th graders, but extremely important. Please do whatever you can to monitor their understanding.
African American Projects: The children should be reading their books at school and at home so they may start their report. I am concerned that I have not received a couple of “PARENT AWARENESS LETTERS,”I hope your child has shown the papers to you!
2. dislike 12. disobey 1. detective
3. unclean 13. uncertain 2. investigation
4. unheard 14. disappear 3. sleuth
5. disagree 15. undecided 4. mysterious
6. disabled 16. dishonest 5. villain
7. unkind 17. disadvantage
8. unfriendly 18. distrust
9. unable 19. unknown
10. unhappy 20. unlike
Vocabulary: straightaway, alibi, muttered, retorted, strengthening, sculptor
Homework:
Spelling: Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Writing: Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 11 words.
Math: Worksheet (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet (Due Thursday)
Worksheet (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Student of the Week: Miss Grace Richter! You have really improved the last few weeks in your work effort. And you truly are a very kind and thoughtful young lady.
A-Team: Ahleeyah, Grace, Minaal, Logan, Austin, & Jacob
Stars of the Week: Thank you Ahleeyah, Austin, & Logan and Minaal . You’re participation and excellent behavior was strongly appreciated. You are great examples of leadership.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Mystery
Spelling: Prefixes un- and dis-
Grammar: Possessive pronoun
Writing: Persuasive letter: We will write to Chamber of Commerces around the state for a future “Plan a Vacation” project.
Math: Beginning division!!
Science: Systems in Animals (circulatory…)
Social Studies: Economics
Parents,
We will be are working very hard on division starting next week. The kids are just starting to get the process of “divide, multiply, subtract, bring down.” Division is a tough process for many 4th graders, but extremely important. Please do whatever you can to monitor their understanding.
African American Projects: The children should be reading their books at school and at home so they may start their report. I am concerned that I have not received a couple of “PARENT AWARENESS LETTERS,”I hope your child has shown the papers to you!
Week of January 30 - February 03, 2012
Spelling Words, Theme 4 - Lesson 1
“The Kids’ Invention Book”
1. tiny 11. nobody Bonus:
2. hockey 12. monkey 1. manufacture
3. heavy 13. company 2. inventor
4. every 14. country 3. machinery
5. money 15. ability 4. mechanical
6. turkey 16. steady 5. mass-produce
7. early 17. everybody
8. hungry 18. industry
9. already 19. activity
10. valley 20. honey
Vocabulary: prosthetic, disabilities, modify, device, document, circular, scholarship
Homework:
Spelling: Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 11 words. * In cursive!
Math: Worksheet DR7-12 (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet DR7-13 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR7-14 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet DR7-15 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
A-Team: Minaal, Logan, & Justin
Stars of the week: I’m impressed with the efforts of Justin, Joy, Minaal and Logan. Thank you.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Expository nonfiction
Spelling: Words that end with –y or -ey
Grammar: Subject & object pronouns
Writing: Paragraphs that contrast
Math: Metric measurements
Science: Vertebrates
Social Studies: Our government
Parents,
We will be having a project for February, which is African American Month. I will send out information next week. But, each child will be reading a book on a chosen African American from our history, writing a report and giving a presentation.
I will send letters and ask for your signature acknowledging receiving the information concerning your child’s African American project.
Week of January 3 - January 6, 2012
Spelling Words, Theme 3 - Lesson 3
“The Cricket in Times Square”
1. team’s 11. parents’ Bonus:
2. player’s 12. owners’ 1. melodious
3. bird’s 13. cousins’ 2. chirping
4. wolf’s 14. teachers’ 3. violinist
5. horse’s 15. aunts’ 4. orchestra
6. class’s 16. friend’s 5. musician
7. group’s 17. children’s
8. girls’ 18. city’s
9. students’ 19. classes’
10. trees’ 20. country’s
Vocabulary: acquaintance, scrounging, eavesdropping, wistfully, sympathetically, logical, excitable
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 10 words.
2. player’s 12. owners’ 1. melodious
3. bird’s 13. cousins’ 2. chirping
4. wolf’s 14. teachers’ 3. violinist
5. horse’s 15. aunts’ 4. orchestra
6. class’s 16. friend’s 5. musician
7. group’s 17. children’s
8. girls’ 18. city’s
9. students’ 19. classes’
10. trees’ 20. country’s
Vocabulary: acquaintance, scrounging, eavesdropping, wistfully, sympathetically, logical, excitable
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 10 words.
Week of December 19 – December 22, 2011
Spelling Words, Theme 3 - Lesson 2
“Stealing Home”
1. shelves 11. men Bonus:
2. sheep 12. geese 1. acceptance
3. teeth 13. salmon 2. cooperation
4. elves 14. series 3. endure
5. mice 15. scissors 4. allowances
6. calves 16. halves 5. sympathy
7. spacecraft 17. oxen
8. jeans 18. crises
9. feet 19. knives
10. women 20. thieves
Vocabulary: pastimes, bicker, grudge, irritably, tutor, impose, glumly, disposition
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 10 words.
Math: Worksheet DR6-5 (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet DR6-6 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR6-7 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet DR6-8 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Thursday
Reading: Thursday
Students of the Week: Jerrod Callis for the week of December 12th to the 16th. It is so exciting to be your teacher, Jerrod! I expect big things from you.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Realistic Fiction
Spelling: Plurals
Grammar: Singular and plural nouns
Writing: Realistic fiction
Math: Multiplying 2-digit numbers
Science: Plant reproduction
Social Studies: Michigan products we make and grow
Parents, Just briefly – Weren’t they great in the Christmas program?
2. sheep 12. geese 1. acceptance
3. teeth 13. salmon 2. cooperation
4. elves 14. series 3. endure
5. mice 15. scissors 4. allowances
6. calves 16. halves 5. sympathy
7. spacecraft 17. oxen
8. jeans 18. crises
9. feet 19. knives
10. women 20. thieves
Vocabulary: pastimes, bicker, grudge, irritably, tutor, impose, glumly, disposition
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 10 words.
Math: Worksheet DR6-5 (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet DR6-6 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR6-7 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet DR6-8 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Thursday
Reading: Thursday
Students of the Week: Jerrod Callis for the week of December 12th to the 16th. It is so exciting to be your teacher, Jerrod! I expect big things from you.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Realistic Fiction
Spelling: Plurals
Grammar: Singular and plural nouns
Writing: Realistic fiction
Math: Multiplying 2-digit numbers
Science: Plant reproduction
Social Studies: Michigan products we make and grow
Parents, Just briefly – Weren’t they great in the Christmas program?
Week of December 12 – December 16, 2011
Spelling Words, Theme 3 - Lesson 1
“Sarah, Plain and Tall”
1. boiled 11. avoided Bonus:
2. annoyed 12. enjoying 1. prairie
3. choices 13. employee 2. caravan
4. poison 14. voyage 3. settlers
5. employer 15. appointed 4. homestead
6. joining 16. poisonous 5. grassland
7. spoiled 17. foil
8. voices 18. loyal
9. destroyed 19. noisy
10. pointing 20. disappointed
Vocabulary: paddock, alarmed, windbreak, rustle, conch
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 10 words.
Math: Worksheet DR6-1 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR6-5 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet DR6-6 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Math: Monday
Student of the Week:
Justin O’Brien for the week of December 5th to the 9th. It is so exciting to be your teacher, Justin! I expect big things from you. You have so much to offer this world!
A-Team: Justin, Ahleeyah, Minaal & Logan
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: historical fiction
Spelling: words with the /oi/ Sound
Grammar: common and proper nouns
Writing: cause-and-effect paragraphs
Math: multiplying single digit times multiple digit numbers
Science: plant life
Social Studies: ancestor & immigration
Parents, I will be leaving right after school today to Chicago. I will not have the opportunity to place this letter on my Web Page before early next week.
Announcement for boys and their parents
The boys will be starting basketball practice this coming week. They should come prepared to play at recess time with Mr. Vander Meulen, their coach, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please make sure you have proper tennis shoes and shorts to wear.
2. annoyed 12. enjoying 1. prairie
3. choices 13. employee 2. caravan
4. poison 14. voyage 3. settlers
5. employer 15. appointed 4. homestead
6. joining 16. poisonous 5. grassland
7. spoiled 17. foil
8. voices 18. loyal
9. destroyed 19. noisy
10. pointing 20. disappointed
Vocabulary: paddock, alarmed, windbreak, rustle, conch
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 10 words.
Math: Worksheet DR6-1 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR6-5 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet DR6-6 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Math: Monday
Student of the Week:
Justin O’Brien for the week of December 5th to the 9th. It is so exciting to be your teacher, Justin! I expect big things from you. You have so much to offer this world!
A-Team: Justin, Ahleeyah, Minaal & Logan
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: historical fiction
Spelling: words with the /oi/ Sound
Grammar: common and proper nouns
Writing: cause-and-effect paragraphs
Math: multiplying single digit times multiple digit numbers
Science: plant life
Social Studies: ancestor & immigration
Parents, I will be leaving right after school today to Chicago. I will not have the opportunity to place this letter on my Web Page before early next week.
Announcement for boys and their parents
The boys will be starting basketball practice this coming week. They should come prepared to play at recess time with Mr. Vander Meulen, their coach, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please make sure you have proper tennis shoes and shorts to wear.
Week of December 5 – December 9, 2011
Spelling Words, Theme 2 - Lesson 5
“How to Babysit an Orangutan”
1. ground 11. bound Bonus:
2. frown 12. shower 1. orangutan
3. downtown 13. mountain 2. primate
4. bounced 14. county 3. rain forest
5. council 15. thousand 4. banana
6. about 16. allowance 5. species
7. scout 17. counselor
8. counter 18. discount
9. background 19. countless
10. amount 20. rebound
Vocabulary: endangered, jealous, smuggles, displeasure, facial, coordination
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Spelling/Writing:
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 10 words.
Math: Worksheet DR5-5 (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet DR5-6 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR5-7 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet DR5-8 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
A-Team: Minaal, Jerrod, Logan, Jacob, and Justin
Stars of the Week: I have been able to leave several students grouped together for the past 2 weeks, because they have proven that they can still stay focused. Great job, Jordan, Minaal, Joy, Logan, and Ahleeyah! You have all proven that you are “Stars.”
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Nonfiction
Spelling: Words with /ou/ (as in “out”)
Grammar: “Complex” sentences
Writing: Expository writing (summaries)
Math: Multiplying 1 digit times 2 digit numbers
Social Studies: Our ancestors; immigration to Michigan
Science: The plant kingdom
Week of November 28 – December 02, 2011
Spelling Words, Theme 2 - Lesson 4
“The Garden of Happiness”
1. curve 11. earth Bonus:
2. learned 12. earned 1. pickax
3. curly 13. purpose 2. crisscrossed
4. pearl 14. surface 3. cultivate
5. purse 15. overheard 4. raspberries
6. further 16. rehearse 5. irrigate
7. turtle 17. current
8. urgent 18. disturb
9. burning 19. furniture
10. hurried 20. research
Vocabulary: mural, lavender, haze, skidded, inhaled
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Spelling/Writing:
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 10 words.
Math: Worksheet DR4-1 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR4-2 (Due Thursday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Math: Monday
A-Team: Minaal is theonly student due to short week and my absence on Tuesday.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Realistic fiction
Spelling: words with /ur/ (as in “her”)
Grammar: clauses
Writing Process: Expository Writing
Math: Collecting data and using bar graphs
Social Studies: Automobile Industry
Life Science: Classifying living things
Just thought I’d share…
On Tuesday, my family welcomed our newest addition. I have a new granddaughter, Hallie Rose, who weighed in at 9 lbs. 3 oz. She is beautiful and healthy.
2. learned 12. earned 1. pickax
3. curly 13. purpose 2. crisscrossed
4. pearl 14. surface 3. cultivate
5. purse 15. overheard 4. raspberries
6. further 16. rehearse 5. irrigate
7. turtle 17. current
8. urgent 18. disturb
9. burning 19. furniture
10. hurried 20. research
Vocabulary: mural, lavender, haze, skidded, inhaled
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Spelling/Writing:
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 10 words.
Math: Worksheet DR4-1 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR4-2 (Due Thursday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Math: Monday
A-Team: Minaal is theonly student due to short week and my absence on Tuesday.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Realistic fiction
Spelling: words with /ur/ (as in “her”)
Grammar: clauses
Writing Process: Expository Writing
Math: Collecting data and using bar graphs
Social Studies: Automobile Industry
Life Science: Classifying living things
Just thought I’d share…
On Tuesday, my family welcomed our newest addition. I have a new granddaughter, Hallie Rose, who weighed in at 9 lbs. 3 oz. She is beautiful and healthy.
Week of November 14 – November 18, 2011
Spelling Words, Theme 2 - Lesson 3
“Nights of the Pufflings
1. cared 11. software Bonus
2. dairy 12. staircase 1. puffins
3. unfair 13. everywhere 2. geyser
4. rarely 14. declare 3. volcanic
5. stared 15. square 4 boulder
6. dared 16. therefore 5. island
7. glare 17. despair
8. airplanes 18. prepared
9. barely 19. beware
10. farewell 20. repair
Vocabulary: uninhabited, burrows, stranded, venture, instinctively, nestles
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Spelling/Writing:
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 10 words.
Math: Worksheet DR3-8 (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet DR3-9 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR3-10 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet DR3-11 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
A-Team: Tiarra, Minaal, Jordan, and Justin
Stars of the Week: Hmmm! Let me think. I am especially proud of Logan and Minaalfor the diligence they displayed in MEAPS.Also, Justin, I like the effort you gave me this week. Thanks.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: nonfiction
Spelling: words with /ar/ (as in “air”)
Grammar: simple and compound sentences
Writing: effective paragraphs
Writing Process: summaries
Math: relating multiplication and division facts
Social Studies: mining in Michigan
Parents,
NWEA Testing: We took these tests this week. They went well. I am happy to be done with testing and ready to “Put our learning into overdrive.”
2. dairy 12. staircase 1. puffins
3. unfair 13. everywhere 2. geyser
4. rarely 14. declare 3. volcanic
5. stared 15. square 4 boulder
6. dared 16. therefore 5. island
7. glare 17. despair
8. airplanes 18. prepared
9. barely 19. beware
10. farewell 20. repair
Vocabulary: uninhabited, burrows, stranded, venture, instinctively, nestles
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Spelling/Writing:
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 10 words.
Math: Worksheet DR3-8 (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet DR3-9 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR3-10 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet DR3-11 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
A-Team: Tiarra, Minaal, Jordan, and Justin
Stars of the Week: Hmmm! Let me think. I am especially proud of Logan and Minaalfor the diligence they displayed in MEAPS.Also, Justin, I like the effort you gave me this week. Thanks.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: nonfiction
Spelling: words with /ar/ (as in “air”)
Grammar: simple and compound sentences
Writing: effective paragraphs
Writing Process: summaries
Math: relating multiplication and division facts
Social Studies: mining in Michigan
Parents,
NWEA Testing: We took these tests this week. They went well. I am happy to be done with testing and ready to “Put our learning into overdrive.”
Week of November 8 - November 12, 2011
Spelling Words, Theme 2 - Lesson 2
“The Emperor and the Kite”
1. pour 11. support Bonus:
2. orbit 12. sore 1. emperor
3. fourth 13. orange 2. monarch
4. source 14. anymore 3. kingdom
5. sports 15. ignore 4. palace
6. forward 16. portrait 5. noble
7. force 17. border
8. order 18. course
9. wore 19. tornado
10. yourself 20. your
Vocabulary: insignificant, steely, unyielding, twined, neglected, loyal, plotting, encircling
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 9 words.
Math: Worksheet 3-4 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet 3-5 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet 3-6 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Tuesday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Students of the Week:
Logan Adams during the week of November 1st through the 4th - Responsible people are usually rewarded in this life. You should be proud of yourself, Logan. Way to go!
A-Team: Cristofer, Minaal, Tiarra, Jordan, Ahleeyah, Joy, Jerrod, and Logan. (Wow! A bunch of you!)
Stars of the Week: Let me think. Who had the best weeks that they could give me? Logan and Cristofer for being so respectful. Also, Minaal andRocio, for getting along so well with classmates and for working so hard handing in work
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Folktale
Spelling: Words with /or/ (as in “for”)
Grammar: Compound subjects and predicates
Writing: Effective paragraphs: Written directions
Math: Relating multiplication and division; introduction of division
Science: Animals with and without backbones: vertebrates and invertebrates
Social Studies: Constellations
We’ll miss you, Rocio!
See you next year.
2. orbit 12. sore 1. emperor
3. fourth 13. orange 2. monarch
4. source 14. anymore 3. kingdom
5. sports 15. ignore 4. palace
6. forward 16. portrait 5. noble
7. force 17. border
8. order 18. course
9. wore 19. tornado
10. yourself 20. your
Vocabulary: insignificant, steely, unyielding, twined, neglected, loyal, plotting, encircling
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 9 words.
Math: Worksheet 3-4 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet 3-5 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet 3-6 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Tuesday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Students of the Week:
Logan Adams during the week of November 1st through the 4th - Responsible people are usually rewarded in this life. You should be proud of yourself, Logan. Way to go!
A-Team: Cristofer, Minaal, Tiarra, Jordan, Ahleeyah, Joy, Jerrod, and Logan. (Wow! A bunch of you!)
Stars of the Week: Let me think. Who had the best weeks that they could give me? Logan and Cristofer for being so respectful. Also, Minaal andRocio, for getting along so well with classmates and for working so hard handing in work
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Folktale
Spelling: Words with /or/ (as in “for”)
Grammar: Compound subjects and predicates
Writing: Effective paragraphs: Written directions
Math: Relating multiplication and division; introduction of division
Science: Animals with and without backbones: vertebrates and invertebrates
Social Studies: Constellations
We’ll miss you, Rocio!
See you next year.
Week of October 31 - November 4, 2011
Spelling Words, Theme 2 - Lesson 1
“The Baker’s Neighbor”
Spelling Words, Theme 2 - Lesson 1
“The Baker’s Neighbor”
1. carved 11. smartest Bonus:
2. garden 12. charge 1. tapioca
3. harm 13. guard 2. gourmet
4. farther 14. argument 3. delicious
5. barked 15. hardware 4. delicatessen
6. alarm 16. garbage 5. pastry
7. chart 17. harsh
8. starved 18. parts
9. harder 19. radar
10. parked 20. harbor
Vocabulary: shiftless, indignantly, ad lib, shamefacedly, luxury, assent privilege, elated
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Spelling/Writing:
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 9 words.
Math: Write mult. facts for 8. (10 x each) (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet DR2-1 (Due Wednesday)
Write mult. facts for 9. (10 x each) (Due Thursday)
Worksheet DR2-2 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Students of the Week:
AhleeyahWonegeshik for the week of October 24th to the 27th. I am so happy to see you take pride in winning this award. Keep it up, Ahleeyah. You are a great young lady of whom I expect big things.
A-Team: Minaal, Rocio, Justin, Jacob and Tiarra
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: A play
Spelling: Words with /ar/ (as in “car”)
Grammar: Complete and simple predicates
Writing: Effective paragraphs: Paragraph of information
Math: Multiplication
Social Studies: Natural resources
Science: How are animals different from each other?
Parents,
As I am writing this, I am in the process of our parent teacher-student conferences. I am excited how the children are involved in the conferences and discussing their goals. I hope you find the experience rewarding, also. Halloween:
1. No weapons
2. No excessively scary costumes
3. No blood
We will have an afternoon party. If you send treats, can you go low on the sugar? (Muffins?) There will already be wild enough costumes on active kids. It would be great if someone wanted to send in some juice.
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Spelling/Writing:
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 9 words.
Math: Write mult. facts for 8. (10 x each) (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet DR2-1 (Due Wednesday)
Write mult. facts for 9. (10 x each) (Due Thursday)
Worksheet DR2-2 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Students of the Week:
AhleeyahWonegeshik for the week of October 24th to the 27th. I am so happy to see you take pride in winning this award. Keep it up, Ahleeyah. You are a great young lady of whom I expect big things.
A-Team: Minaal, Rocio, Justin, Jacob and Tiarra
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: A play
Spelling: Words with /ar/ (as in “car”)
Grammar: Complete and simple predicates
Writing: Effective paragraphs: Paragraph of information
Math: Multiplication
Social Studies: Natural resources
Science: How are animals different from each other?
Parents,
As I am writing this, I am in the process of our parent teacher-student conferences. I am excited how the children are involved in the conferences and discussing their goals. I hope you find the experience rewarding, also. Halloween:
1. No weapons
2. No excessively scary costumes
3. No blood
We will have an afternoon party. If you send treats, can you go low on the sugar? (Muffins?) There will already be wild enough costumes on active kids. It would be great if someone wanted to send in some juice.
Week of October 24 - October 28, 2011
Spelling Words, Theme 1 - Lesson 5
“Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride”
1. loop 11. smooth Bonus:
2. wounded 12. tooth 1. navigator
3. shoot 13. raccoon 2. license
4. booth 14. bloomed 3. aviator
5. broom 15. souvenir 4. copilot
6. boost 16. routine 5. adventurer
7. mood 17. roofs
8. fooling 18. loose
9. afternoon 19. coop
10. room 20. stoop
Vocabulary: outspoken, practical, elegant, elevations, brisk, starstruck, miniatures, marveled
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Spelling/Writing:
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 10 words.
Math: Write x6 facts, 8 times each. (Due Tuesday)
Write x7 facts, 8 times each. (Due Wednesday)
Note: As you can see we will be starting multiplication next week. I wrote the x6’s at a moderate pace in less than 6 minutes. Even if it takes them triple my time, they should have no problem completing these in less than 20 minutes. Students, I challenge you to write them 10 times each.
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Thursday
Reading: Thursday
A-Team: Cristofer, Rocio, and Minaal
Students of the Week: None this week (no homework)
Stars of the Week: I would like to thank Rocio, Minaal, Logan, and Tiarra and Jordan who gave it their very best not worrying about when they would finish.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Historical Fiction
Spelling: Words with /oo/ (as in “too”)
Grammar: Complete & Simple Subjects
Writing: Personal Narrative
Math: Multiplication facts
Social Studies: Beginning Michigan History
Science: Solar System
Parents
Now that MEAPs are completed we can return to a more normal routine. Although, not completely, due to a half day on Thursday and no school on Friday.
I look forward to meeting you at conferences. I would like your child to come with you, so we can discuss goals to work on during the coming months. If you do not know your Parent-Teacher conference time contact me. By sending the reports home with the children, I missed the opportunity to send the office copies. I’ve been writing times in planners.
Week of October 3 - 7, 2011
Spelling Words, Theme 1 - Lesson 4
“Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man”
1. those 11. June Bonus:
2. coach 12. floating 1. accountant
3. solid 13. plume 2. recruiter
4. include 14. renew 3. mayor
5. crew 15. husband 4. teammate
6. plus 16. honor 5. citizen
7. operate 17. smoke
8. broke 18. conflict
9. upset 19. stew
10. tune 20. thunder
Vocabulary: immigrants, courageous, salary, valuable, brisk, tremendous, appreciation, sportsmanship, modest
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 9 words.
Math: Worksheet DR2-6 (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet DR2-7 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR2-8 (Due Thursday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Math: Thursday
Students of the Week: Mr. Jacob Harter! for the week of September 26th to September 30th. You are a pleasure to have in my classroom. I expect great things from you!
A-Team: Jordan, Minaal, Justin, Joy, Chris, and Rocio
Stars of the Week: Hmmm! Who’ve had exceptional weeks in their efforts fulfilling responsibilities and excellent behavior. Chris and Justin, the two of you sit right down for each assignment or task and quietly complete it. I do observe that, boys.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Biography
Spelling: Words with Long and Short o and u
Grammar: Subject & Predicate
Writing: Fictional Story
Math: Subtraction/addition of larger numbers
Social Studies: The United States in spatial terms, especially human geography in the U.S
2. coach 12. floating 1. accountant
3. solid 13. plume 2. recruiter
4. include 14. renew 3. mayor
5. crew 15. husband 4. teammate
6. plus 16. honor 5. citizen
7. operate 17. smoke
8. broke 18. conflict
9. upset 19. stew
10. tune 20. thunder
Vocabulary: immigrants, courageous, salary, valuable, brisk, tremendous, appreciation, sportsmanship, modest
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 9 words.
Math: Worksheet DR2-6 (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet DR2-7 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet DR2-8 (Due Thursday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Math: Thursday
Students of the Week: Mr. Jacob Harter! for the week of September 26th to September 30th. You are a pleasure to have in my classroom. I expect great things from you!
A-Team: Jordan, Minaal, Justin, Joy, Chris, and Rocio
Stars of the Week: Hmmm! Who’ve had exceptional weeks in their efforts fulfilling responsibilities and excellent behavior. Chris and Justin, the two of you sit right down for each assignment or task and quietly complete it. I do observe that, boys.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Biography
Spelling: Words with Long and Short o and u
Grammar: Subject & Predicate
Writing: Fictional Story
Math: Subtraction/addition of larger numbers
Social Studies: The United States in spatial terms, especially human geography in the U.S
Week of September 26 - October 03, 2011
Spelling Words, Theme 1 - Lesson 3
“My Name Is Maria Isabel”
1. mine 11. die Bonus:
2. tie 12. prize 1. audience
3. wild 13. fifty 2. backstage
4. type 14. picnic 3. performance
5. smile 15. arrived 4. applause
6. drive 16. decide 5. famous
7. size 17. child
8. blind 18. civil
9. visit 19. divide
10. thick 20. library
Vocabulary: pageant, rehearsals, restless, tropical, troublesome, and attentively
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 9 words.
Math:
Daily Review 2-1 (Due Wednesday)
Daily Review 2-4 (Due Thursday)
Daily Review 2-5 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Math: Monday
Science: Monday or Tuesday
Students of the Week:
Miss. Minaal Campos for week of September 19th - 23rd. You are what is called a “Model Student.” Your attitude, behavior and dedication are a great example for everyone. I love teaching you.
A-Team: Austin, Minaal
Stars of the Week: Austin ,Logan and Jerred; Let’s hear it for the boys! I could have added a couple girls who have already been there, but it’s nice to be able to recognize everyone. Keep up the good efforts, boys.
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Realistic Fiction
Spelling: Words with Long and Short i
Grammar: Imperative & Exclamatory Sentences
Writing: Personal Narrative
Math: Subtraction
Social Studies: Human geography; populations, man-made structures…
Science: Rotation/Revolution; The Earth and Moon
Parents:
I hope your child told you about our field trip to “Heritage Day.” I believe they all enjoyed themselves and learned a great deal.
My Web Page is now linked to the school Web Site. Simply go to our school Site (www.northportps.org/)and click "Staff WebPages.” I will try to get this letter up over the week-end.
Week of September 19 - September 23, 2011
Spelling Words, Theme 1 - Lesson 2
“Donavan’s Word Jar”
1. asleep 11. beneath Bonus:
2. empty 12. agree 1. collector
3. queen 13. elevator 2. collage
4. deal 14. coffee 3. assortment
5. needed 15. suggested ] 4. arrangement
6. spelling 16. method 5. acquire
7. east 17. feature
8. feelings 18. metal
9. tea 19. disease
10. keeping 20. television
Vocabulary: leisure, disappointment, perseverance, uneasy, compromise, and chortle
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Tuesday)
*at least once in cursive
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 9 words.
*Please number each sentence and start them on a new line. See “Sample paper.”
Math:
Worksheet 1-5 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet 1-6 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet 1-10 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Math: Monday
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Realistic fiction
Spelling: Words with Long and Short e
Grammar: Declarative & Interrogative sentences (statements & questions)
Writing: Character Sketch
Math: numbers
Science: Solar System
Social Studies: Geography: Where places are.
Student of the Week: We will choose on Monday morning.
A-Team: Minaal, Jordan (5), Robbie (3), Austin, Ahleeyah (2), and Justin (1)
Stars of the Week: Minaal I caught you quietly showing leadership, didn’t I? Also, Robbie, who worked his hardest.
now he’s leaving us.Lastly, Ahleeyah. You are such a kind young lady!
Parents,
First Field Trip: Permission slips are coming home for our half-day at the Heritage Center, an annual 4th grade event in Traverse City. It takes place by the river on 6th Street, west of Union Street. I would appreciate the assistance of 1 or 2 parents. Let me know if you can help chaperone. It’s a fun experience. (517-980-6289)
Parents, as we become accustomed to the classroom routines and policies please feel free to contact me through the planner, notes, E-mail (mrdintc@hotmail.com), in person, or by phone. Some of you have already been doing that. I don’t want to confuse anyone.
Also, I will post on my web page. But, I cannot guarantee when it is completed. I will try to have it before the week-end is over. It is a duplicate of the letter I send home. (mrdouglas4.weebly.com) I still has not been reconnected to the Northport web-site.
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Tuesday)
*at least once in cursive
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 9 words.
*Please number each sentence and start them on a new line. See “Sample paper.”
Math:
Worksheet 1-5 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet 1-6 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet 1-10 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday
Math: Monday
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Realistic fiction
Spelling: Words with Long and Short e
Grammar: Declarative & Interrogative sentences (statements & questions)
Writing: Character Sketch
Math: numbers
Science: Solar System
Social Studies: Geography: Where places are.
Student of the Week: We will choose on Monday morning.
A-Team: Minaal, Jordan (5), Robbie (3), Austin, Ahleeyah (2), and Justin (1)
Stars of the Week: Minaal I caught you quietly showing leadership, didn’t I? Also, Robbie, who worked his hardest.
now he’s leaving us.Lastly, Ahleeyah. You are such a kind young lady!
Parents,
First Field Trip: Permission slips are coming home for our half-day at the Heritage Center, an annual 4th grade event in Traverse City. It takes place by the river on 6th Street, west of Union Street. I would appreciate the assistance of 1 or 2 parents. Let me know if you can help chaperone. It’s a fun experience. (517-980-6289)
Parents, as we become accustomed to the classroom routines and policies please feel free to contact me through the planner, notes, E-mail (mrdintc@hotmail.com), in person, or by phone. Some of you have already been doing that. I don’t want to confuse anyone.
Also, I will post on my web page. But, I cannot guarantee when it is completed. I will try to have it before the week-end is over. It is a duplicate of the letter I send home. (mrdouglas4.weebly.com) I still has not been reconnected to the Northport web-site.
Week of September 12 – September 16, 2011
Spelling Words, Theme 1 - Lesson 1
“The Gardiner”
1. played 11. planting Bonus:
2. escape 12. scratch 1. sprouting
3. thank 13. address 2. chrysanthemum
4. subway 14. holiday 3. bulbs
5. gray 15. natural 4. orchids
6. safely 16. paragraph 5. dandelions
7. mistake 17. blanket
8. greatest 18. capital
9. break 19. taken
10. after 20. cabin
Vocabulary: anxious, recognizing, adore, retire, vacant, and sprucing
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
*at least once in cursive
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 9 words.
Math: Worksheet1-1 (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet1-2 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet1-3 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet 1-4 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday (Weekly Theme Test)
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Realistic fiction
Spelling: Words with Long and Short a
Grammar: Sentences
Writing: Descriptive Paragraphs
Math: Place value
Science: Solar system
Social Studies: Geography: Particularly maps and where places are in relation to each other.
Student of the Week: This will begin at the end of next week when we can see who has completed all their homework and turned it in on time. We have not had any homework this week, due to testing.
A-Team: Jordan (4 days), Joy, Austin, Ahleeyah, Minaal, Logan, and Rocio (3 days)
Stars of the Week: Jordan, Minaal, Joy, and Rocia stand out in my mind as having given their best all-around effort and behavior. Two more times and you earn lunch with me in the room, my young superstars!
Dear Parents,
I’ve really enjoyed my first week with your children. They have been respectful and fun to be around. I look forward to a great year.
I have purchased plastic boxes and filled them with basic supplies for each student. I did not give them markers or colored-pencils. We have them in the classroom, but they are welcome to keep their own sets. One thing I ask is if you could all send a box of Kleenex for the class to use throughout the year? It would be greatly appreciated. Again, we need to stay in communication with each other. Educating a child is a team effort.
At this point, my Web Page has not been linked to the new Website for Northport. Meanwhile, you may still find it at www.mrdouglas4.weebly.com.
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2. escape 12. scratch 1. sprouting
3. thank 13. address 2. chrysanthemum
4. subway 14. holiday 3. bulbs
5. gray 15. natural 4. orchids
6. safely 16. paragraph 5. dandelions
7. mistake 17. blanket
8. greatest 18. capital
9. break 19. taken
10. after 20. cabin
Vocabulary: anxious, recognizing, adore, retire, vacant, and sprucing
Homework:
Spelling/Handwriting:
Words 3x each (Due Wednesday)
*at least once in cursive
Words in sentences (Due Thursday)
*Each sentence must contain at least 9 words.
Math: Worksheet1-1 (Due Tuesday)
Worksheet1-2 (Due Wednesday)
Worksheet1-3 (Due Thursday)
Worksheet 1-4 (Due Friday)
Tests/Quizzes:
Spelling: Monday & Friday
Reading: Friday (Weekly Theme Test)
Concepts for coming week:
Reading: Realistic fiction
Spelling: Words with Long and Short a
Grammar: Sentences
Writing: Descriptive Paragraphs
Math: Place value
Science: Solar system
Social Studies: Geography: Particularly maps and where places are in relation to each other.
Student of the Week: This will begin at the end of next week when we can see who has completed all their homework and turned it in on time. We have not had any homework this week, due to testing.
A-Team: Jordan (4 days), Joy, Austin, Ahleeyah, Minaal, Logan, and Rocio (3 days)
Stars of the Week: Jordan, Minaal, Joy, and Rocia stand out in my mind as having given their best all-around effort and behavior. Two more times and you earn lunch with me in the room, my young superstars!
Dear Parents,
I’ve really enjoyed my first week with your children. They have been respectful and fun to be around. I look forward to a great year.
I have purchased plastic boxes and filled them with basic supplies for each student. I did not give them markers or colored-pencils. We have them in the classroom, but they are welcome to keep their own sets. One thing I ask is if you could all send a box of Kleenex for the class to use throughout the year? It would be greatly appreciated. Again, we need to stay in communication with each other. Educating a child is a team effort.
At this point, my Web Page has not been linked to the new Website for Northport. Meanwhile, you may still find it at www.mrdouglas4.weebly.com.
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