Thursday

We've had one fun day today!

The kids really enjoyed the field trip and they were great! It was so neat to see the book, War Horse, being acted out with the horses. It was so cool! I'm so glad we've been reading it together in class. It was neat to talk about.  The kids will get to bring home their edition of War Horse tomorrow!  We got back a little later than expected, so after we enjoyed our picnic lunch, students went to about 20 min. of Art and then we came back to finish our Horse movie. Pictures to come!

FYI:
TOMORROW is the last day to turn in UK items for our Carnival basket! As of now, we only have 4 items!! :)
TOMORROW is the Girls/Boys Puberty Talk at 1:30.
TOMORROW is the Awards Ceremony in the gym at 12:30

No HW today! :)

Tuesday

**HELP!!** We need UK items for our Carnival Basket, please! We only have 2 items so far! If you aren't able to pick up an item, you can always donate money. You can bring me the money and I will get it to my homeroom parents.
Here are some ideas that don't cost too much:
UK car stickers
UK can coozie
UK cups
UK car plate
UK hairbow
UK gloves
UK hat
UK serving dish
UK picture frame
UK pot

FYI:
Field Trip Thursday - to my parents who are so graciously coming with us: I will have a group of 4 students with you. You can either meet us at the KHP between 9:30-10 or come follow us from school. We should be leaving around 9 or so.

Science:
Students completed an experiment in pairs focusing on this big idea - What effect does force have on motion?  Most students did a great job!
No HW

Reading:
We presented our History Detective podcasts today to some of the school! A few classes came out to support us and we were so happy! If you'd like to view these AWESOME podcasts here's how:
Go to the GSE website
Then go to Media Center tab
GSE Podcast Radio Station
Course Videos
Then you can choose which topic you want to listen to!
*SPECIAL thanks to Jack C. who uploaded this to the GSE website for all to enjoy!!!!
Here are a few pics from the event:

Math:
Today we reviewed more of our geometry terms.  Next, we played Quick Draw to help review. Lastly, we completed a Geometry Mastery guide. If kids got a 100% on this, they don't need to take the quiz tomorrow because they already know it now!
HW: complete study guide and practice for quiz TOMORROW

Writing:
We had health today!
No HW

Monday

FYI:
Field Trip THIS Thursday (this will be an indoor/outdoor trip so please check weather Thurs. morning!)
Awards Ceremony for last 9 weeks THIS Friday @ 12:30

**Homeroom: Books are DUE tomorrow! We will begin our projects on them.** (remember, this is in place of the reading log for March)

Science:
No HW

Reading:
read Lit. Book if you need to work on finishing
Finish play vs. poetry

Math:
Complete Study Guide packet (it's titled Pre-Test) and Why Do Fowls Lay Eggs side ONLY
Parent please sign both AFTER checking

Writing:
No HW

Friday!

We had a great day today!  Thank you SO much for the yummy Native American foods for us to try! The kids loved it!!

We started the day off with our last Guidance class of  the year.  Then we shared some of our animotos from our Famous Women projects.  Next we worked on our simple machines from yesterday's science lessons. We learned about different types of simple machines along with some complex machines.  A great website to add to your home computer is:  http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/index.shtml
We've been playing this just a little at school. If your child has time to get on the site, let me know in the planner for extra credit!

After science we read some out of War Horse. It's getting good now! :)  Then we began SS. Kids first had fun writing their names with the Cherokee alphabet. Then they enjoyed some Native American treats while watching an educational video on the early tribes of KY.

After lunch bunch and recess, we got to go watch the 5th grade Beta Club induction! It was so great - hope to see lots of my students in it next year!

We finished the day with some more reading of War Horse, writing UK poems with our Writing Buddies, and then learning a Native American dance (and laughing at me! haha) from the Chickasaw tribe.

Have a good weekend & Go CATS!

Thursday

FYI:
*We are having a Native American celebration day tomorrow - thank you to those parents who offered to bring in food items! You can send it in with your child tomorrow morning!
Report Card envelopes need to be turned in, please!
Permission Slips need to be turned in by tomorrow! *I need 3 parents to volunteer to go with us! You do not have to pay! Just email me if you'd like.

Science:
Today we had to write Mrs. Wagoner letters per Mrs. Albaugh due to some very terrible behaviors yesterday...

Then we began our new unit on Simple Machines and Force & Motion. We did an interactive activity on the smartboard to learn about simple machines and then students started making their own simple machines activity. We will finish tomorrow.
No HW

Reading:
Today we took our vocab. tests. Then we worked very hard on our podcasts and History Detective projects! We will be hosting an in-school field trip for the school to learn about our projects - it is on Tuesday at 9:15-10:30 if you can attend!
No HW

Math:
Today we practiced lots on measuring angles and drawing angles with protractors as well as reviewing angles, lines, and points.
HW: students have a protractor to complete both sides of their worksheet, please sign

Writing:
We worked on our famous women projects and will get to publish tomorrow!
No HW

**Tomorrow is UK day! Wear blue and white!!

Wednesday

FYI:
Report Cards are in the Wed. folders. Please sign the envelope and return
Homeroom:
Today we had a HUGE discussion on being respectful. Although there are only a handful of kids who needed to hear this, I thought it would be a good talk for everyone as we are nearing Spring Break.  It is NOT fair to some students in my room to always have to hear the disrespect I am given or other adults/students are given. So from now on, when this occurs, the child will be written up and sent to the office. Our time is too precious to waste!!

Science:
Today we took our test.
No HW

Reading:
No reading due to Conservation. We read War Horse.
**My Reading kids need to practice for their vocab. tests tomorrow.
Book 1 & 2: finish vocab. packets
SAT: write definitions and words

Math:
Today we continued with symmetry. We did some whole class practice and then made some fun symmetry drawings in partners.
HW: cut out their memory game and stick it in the baggie that is provided
Extra Credit- play the game and have parent write in the planner that you played

Writing:
We listened to the 5th graders sing about 3 different social studies concepts. It was so neat! Then we spent the rest of the time in DEAR outside!
No HW

Tuesday

FYI:
No blog post yesterday due to my absence with my great-uncle's funeral.
Field Trip permission slips need to be turned in no later than Friday!

Science:
Today we played a review game.  The kids have their study guides, their KCCT work, and their science journals to help practice for the test tomorrow.

Reading:
Students had a lesson from Miss Rickard on scientific articles and genres.  They used who/what/where/when/why information from the articles. Students got to choose an article from Time For Kids.  Students also worked on their podcasts for the History Detective projects.
HW: study for vocab. test on Thursday, finish science article SUMMARY on back

Math:
Miss Rickard also taught a lesson on symmetry today. We took a mini break from our protractors.
HW: pg. 123 in workbook 4B

Writing:
We worked more on our Famous Women Research projects. I'm hoping the students can finish these before the end of the week.
We also read from our book, War Horse.
No HW

Have a good night,

Thursday

WOWZA!!!! AMAZING!!!! WONDERFUL!!!!
Our kids in my class raised $266.43 for the Red Cross for West Liberty!! SOOOOO awesome! Can you believe that? Our goal was $150! YAY!!!!!!!!!! I'm so proud of them!!
So...let's have a party! :) Pizza on Wednesday for lunch!! Students HAVE to still get their lunch from the cafeteria, but I will get pizza and the kids can have a slice each!

Science:
We used the smartboard and did several activities on parallel and series circuits and open and closed circuits. Then we played a jeopardy game.
No HW - tentative test on Wed.

Reading:
Today Miss Rickard led reading class.  Students finished the read-aloud and took their AR tests on this book. Next, students focused on the vocabulary of the words.  Students had lots of time to complete their History Detective projects today. We will begin recording our podcasts on Monday.  Lastly, students did a timeline and important events activity on their Lit. Book.
HW: finish lit group activity if needed

Math:
http://www.mathplayground.com/measuringangles.html - PLAY this game with your child! We need help!
I pulled small groups today to work on their HW from last night and how to read a protractor. We are having major difficulties with this! The other students used 2 different learning games on the laptops with Miss Rickard. One of the games is above - super fun and educational! Please try to have them play!! :)
No HW

Writing: No writing! We got to watch Lily perform an Irish jig with her dance team. It was SOO awesome!
WAY TO GO, LILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Remember, no kids tomorrow!
Have a great weekend!

Wednesday

FYI:
Wed. folders coming home
*Spring Carnival* is right around the corner! We are sending a letter home about our UK themed basket! The carnival is April 20th!
No School Friday
Report Cards will be coming home on Wed. of next week

Science:
Today we worked more on series and parallel circuits.  Students had batteries, wires, and light bulbs to work with and decide which was a series and which was a parallel.
HW: KCCT science book - read pages 50-53 and answer the questions on page 53 IN A COMPLETE SENTENCE on OWN piece of paper. Parents please sign

Reading:
We worked for a while on spelling our vocabulary words.  Students also worked on the vocab. part of the word. Next, students tried to finish up their History Detective projects so that we can begin our pod casts tomorrow and Monday! Lastly, we answered a few character questions in our lit. responses journals and read in our groups.
HW: finish part C of vocab (book 1 and 2) or finish paragraph writing of SAT group (if not finished in class)

Math:
Today we continued with our lines and angles lessons. We learned how to name an angle and to define the angle by it's degrees and obtuse/right/acute.  We also learned to use protractors!
HW: 4B workbook: page 47 and 48, parents please sign  The page has an example for both sides as well as students bringing home their work page from class

Writing:
We finished up our Leprechaun Traps presentations along with reading some of the creative stories! Then students worked on their Famous Women information/research, and had just a bit of DEAR time.
HW: read tonight OUTSIDE for at least 10 minutes!!!! :)

Have a good night,

Tuesday

FYI:
Homeroom! I'm so proud of you guys! A lot of kids brought in coins and cash today! Woo Hoo! What heavy hearts you have to want to help! :)

Remember, no school for kids this Friday.

Short Post - lots of meetings today!!!

Science: No HW
Reading: finish A & B on vocab or finish sentences for SAT group
Math: individualized HW - 2 pages, one on lines and one on angles  Parents please sign!
Writing: kids presented their Leprechaun traps and stories! They were SOOOO creative! Woo Hoo! Kids have until tomorrow to bring in for partial credit if they didn't turn in today. :(

Monday!

FYI:
*Homerooms are collecting coins, cash, and checks to help the West Liberty Tornado fund through the American Red Cross.  The classes are in a competition to see who can raise the most! LET'S WIN!!! :) We will only be collecting through THURSDAY!!!!!!!!!!
*No school for kids on Friday
*All vocab. groups are now on a 2 week rotation to help with better understanding and use of the vocab. words.

Science:
Today we started the last section of our unit with electricity. We talked about static electricity, protons and neutrons, and began experimenting with wires, bulbs, and batteries. The kids did a great job.
No HW

Reading:
Today we did NOT get our new vocab. lists. :( Another teacher has had my book and she was absent today so I didn't get the copies made! We will hopefully have the lists tomorrow!
Students worked on their History Detective projects. I am so happy they are getting into this! They are super excited and learning so much! Lastly, we read in our Lit. Groups.
No HW

Math:
We began our new unit on Geometry. Today we focused on learning the new lines and angles definitions. We played a game to get used to the new vocab. words and most students did a good job.  Then we did a geometry hunt to find different angles in our room. Congrats to Noelle for finding the most angles!
No HW

Writing:
Today we had health, so we did not get to work on our famous women research projects.

Have a good night,

Friday

We had a good day today!

**Leprechaun Trap - kids need to finish this and make their traps!! It is due Tuesday.

Have a good weekend,

Thursday

FYI:
Chick-Fil-A night tonight! 5-7
Tomorrow is UK day for my homeroom. Wear blue and white!

K-Prep:
We had Math K-Prep today so we did not have Science or Reading.

***Homeroom Parents*** We are going to be starting Native American Cultures in KY unit for Social Studies. Would anyone be willing to make a Native American dish {I could provide recipe} for our class to try on March 23rd? If so, please email me! megan.burton@fayette.kyschools.us  Thank You!

Math:
Students took their decimals test today.
No HW

Writing:
We are continuing working on finding information about our famous women brochures/animotos. We were able to work in the library today to find books and information in the media center.
No HW

Have a good night,

Wednesday

FYI:
Wed. Folders
Tomorrow is PJ/Computer PAW day (kids can wear PJ's)
Friday is UK day - kids can wear hats and blue/white stuff
TOMORROW we have Math K-Prep practice

Science:
Today we learned about seeing light through prisms and also how rainbows are formed! Ask your child what ROYGBIV means!
No HW

Reading:
Today we started our History Detective projects! The kids are SO excited, as am I! Ask your child what history topic they chose!
No HW
SAT vocab will be on Monday (we won't switch tomorrow)
New vocab will be given Monday

Math:
Today we reviewed all decimals concepts for the test tomorrow. We also played Review Math Basketball. It was SO fun and kids did great! Very impressed! Please do sample problems with your child of off their study guide tonight to help practice for the test!
HW: study the study guide and sign, please!

Writing:
Kids learned how to BLOG! They are excited! Check out our student blog by clicking on the large pencil picture to the right! We also discussed more of their March Book Project, looked at a few more Glogster posters online, and started on our next writing topic - Famous Women brochures.
No HW

Have a good night,

Tuesday

Hope everyone enjoyed the extra long weekend!
Friday was a little crazy as you can imagine! We did not write in our planners, so I didn't check them today. We had a great time with our parent readers and doing different Dr. Seuss things!

Homeroom Book Log: We are not going to be doing a Book Log for March. Instead, we will be doing a book project. I went over this with the kids on Friday, but it did not make it home then! It will tonight! The directions are on the page and it needs your signature and to be turned back in. HW: to find a book and get the sheet signed

FYI:
Make-Up Day is April 27th
K-Prep Reading test was today, Math has been moved to Thursday. This is an EXAMPLE test to get the kids used to the changes that K-Prep will give for the state-wide assessment in May. This is taking place of the CATS test.

No Reading or Science today due to K-Prep

Math:
Students worked on adding/subtracting decimals, decimal place value, rounding decimals, and decimals to fractions.  We have moved the test to Thursday.
HW: individualized HW sheet on rounding decimals, please sign

Writing:
Students presented their Myths today since Miss Rickard {our student teacher} is back! They also worked a little bit on finding a book for their March Book Project.

Thursday!

Good Afternoon!
FYI:
Tomorrow kids get to wear PJ's! They earned 10 PAWS from the cafeteria.  I'll also be serving a green eggs and ham treat during lunch bunch. If you have any cute ideas for Dr. Seuss' Birthday, email me and let me know!
LOVE the stickys! It is hard to remember to write down everything, but I get a lot of it down! So proud of the kids who do what they know they should be doing!! :)

Science:
Today we worked with a variety of objects to decide what we thought light reflection and refraction was. Kids did awesome with this and most groups had a perfect definition by the end of the activity! Then, we watched a Study Jam where kids saw different experiments on reflection and refraction through more real-world experiences.
No HW

Reading:
Today, vocabs 1 & 2 took their tests.  SAT worked on Logographic cue cards on their words.
Students also took their Mythology test.  Then, we read in our Lit. Groups.
No HW

Math:
Miss LeFevre (our swap UK student teacher) taught our math class today. She did AWESOME! The kids were on their best behavior for her!! They worked on adding and subtracting decimals, decimal place value, and add/sub money.
No HW

Writing:
We continued our lesson of how to research and how to find good information while researching.  We worked with nonfiction stories and decided what info we should include in our notes and what we could pitch. We also had a great treat! Mrs. Gervis came and read us her favorite children's story for Read Across America day {tomorrow}! Thank you!

Have a good night,