A Note on Homework

Parents and Kids,

There seems to be some unclear questions about homework.
First, incomplete or missing homework will result in a strike on a green slip, even if it is finished later. Three strikes on a green slip, for various reasons results in a green slip to be signed by parents.  Three signed green slips result in a lunch time detention. Three detentions result in an after school detention.

After getting a strike for missing/ incomplete work, students have the option to do their homework at recess that day. The assignment is ABSOLUTELY due the next day, or they will not get credit for the assignment. The only exception to this rule will be essay papers, and projects, in which points will be taken for each day it is not turned in.

I hope this clears up any confusion. As of now the green slips continue through middle school, except  the first offense results in a green slip to be signed in middle school. In fourth grade students get 9 chances prior to detention instead of three. It does prepare them for what is to come gradually.

Think Through Math
Students log in using the first letter of their first name and the first 4 letters of their last name. If the user name does not work, try capitalizing the first letter of their first name.
The password is go irish, no space.

A.R
A.R tests are done at school. We have a volunteer Monday-Thursday available in the computer lab/ library beginning at 7:30. Time is also given in class. Students have til the end of the 9 weeks to complete their goal. 100 points will be assigned for the percent of the goal earned, and 100 points will be assigned for the percent of comprehension over all tests for a total of 200 points.

Homework 8-29

Test in Spelling

Open Book Test in Reading Horned Toad Prince

Casto Math Thinkthroughmath.com lesson

If time permits John Smith

Homework 8-28

Reading: Please finish your final modern fairy tale or your part two of The Horned Toad Prince. Two class periods given in class.

Math
Wagner Worksheet
Casto 10 Fact Families Anything your choose.

S.S 
John Smith Interactive Video/ Games

If you didn't get this the first time, please try again. The site is on yesterday's homework.

We have a Spelling Test Friday.

Thank You!

I want to send a big thank you to Leo and Addison's family for sending in wish list items. They will be used! We are so appreciative for your support. Thank you, Thank you, Thank You!

Homework 8-27

Reading: Finish morning work. Run on Sentences

Math
Casto finish magic squares
Wagner p. 7-8

Spelling Finish vocab. half hour given in class

S.S Play this game! Explore Jamestown  YOU only need to do the first 4. The first half. 
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/interactiveadventures/john-smith/

Homework 8-26

Reading: Use your book to list activities Reba Jo did in the story. Use the site I posted on cowboys to list activities they do in real life. We will compare and contrast the two tomorrow in class.

Science Cross Word 

Math: Casto Handout p. 4
Wagner Hardback book top only Page 3

I will not always get to post Religion. 
Rel. Pg. 30 1-9, and ongoing puzzle

Spelling words for this week...

1. colony
2. cash crop
3. sauntered 
4. gawk
5. organism
6. biology
7. bargain
8. shrieked
9. offended
10.  prairie

Interactive Jamestown

As we learn about colonization by European settlers, I will update our blog with many fun sites. Please make use of each one.  Use this site to discover Jamestown and the Werowocomo Village.

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/05/jamestown/jamestown-standalone