Mrs. Sala's Classroom Blog

June 6, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - June 6, 2011


Reading

RAH

Read for at least 20 minutes.
There is no other homework in reading or math today.

Today we listened to a new story - Rumpelstiltskin and talked about the events in it. We also worked with number patterns in math.

In the afternoon, students made their own class yearbooks and collected signatures from friends and teachers.

Tomorrow is all school picnic. Please, bring lunch from home if you did not order a picnic lunch.

Tuesday is "Zero Full Days of School Left" Day because on Wednesday students come for only 1/2 an hour (from 9:00 to 9:30). On Wednesday students will receive their report cards. Buses will pick students up to go home at 9:30.
June 3, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - June 3, 2011


Reading

RAH

Read for at least 60 minutes.

There is no other homework in reading or math today. We had a nice surprise party today since one of the students was leaving for vacation. We also started cleaning out the desks so students don't have to wait until Tuesday to bring all the supplies back home.

We had an extra-long recess today as well.


In the afternoon, students had Discovery Science, which was a review of everything they learned in the program this year.

Monday is Yearbook Day. Please, bring your yearbook to get it signed by teachers and all your friends.

Have a wonderful weekend.
June 2, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - June 2, 2011


Reading

RAH

Read for at least 20 minutes.
There is no other homework in reading today. Students were working on rewriting their letters to the pen pals in Turkey. Some students are done; others will need to finish tomorrow.

Math

There is no homework in math today. We spent the whole afternoon playing games and having a friendly competition in water balloon toss, potato sack races, obstacle course and other fun activities.

Friday is Extra Recess Day. We will take advantage of the nice weather and play for a few extra minutes on the playgroud.
June 1, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - June 1, 2011


Reading

RAH

Read for at least 20 minutes.
There is no other homework in reading today. We are working on a surprise for the parents that involves recording students' stories.

Students also read the letters they received from their pen pals in Turkey and began to write their responses. Some students already completed the responses, but others need to finish writing their letters at home.


Math

There is no homework in math today.

Thursday is Workout Day. Please, wear your gym shoes to school, have a water bottle and put some sunscreen on to have fun outside from 1:15 to 3:15.
May 31, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 31, 2011


Reading

RAH

Read for at least 20 minutes.
There is no other homework in reading today. The last group performed their parts in the reader's theater today. All students did a good job on it.


Math

There is no homework in math today. Graded Unit 10 tests were returned today, and we went over the answers. Please, ask your child to show you the test so you can see how well he or she did on it.

Wednesday is Very Crazy Hair Day. Use your imagination and come up with the most original idea of a hairdo for tomorrow.

May 26, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 26, 2011


Reading

RAH

Read for at least 80 minutes.
There is no other homework in reading today. Students did a great job performing their parts in the reader's theater.


Math

There is no homework in math today as students took their final Unit 10 Test today. Graded tests will be returned on Tuesday.

Science

Graded science tests were returned today. Ask your child about his or her test.

Tomorrow is an Institute Day for all teachers; therefore, there is no school for children.

Tuesday is Unbirthday Day. We will celebrate the birthdays of students who have a summer birthday.

Have a great long weekend.
May 25, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 25, 2011


Reading

RAH

Read for at least 20 minutes.

Choose 4 of the new words we learned today and write sentences with them.

Math

Finish the review packet and go over it to make sure you understand all the concepts in it. Unit 10 Test will be given tomorrow.

Science

Students took their science test on body systems today. Their graded tests will be returned tomorrow.

Thursday is twin day. You and your friend can dress in the same way to look like twins.
May 24, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 24, 2011


Reading

RAH

Read for at least 20 minutes.

There is no other homework in reading as students took their spelling test as well as Weekly Test in robust vocabulary, grammar and comprehension today.

Math

Today we began reviewing Unit 10. We will continue reviewing tomorrow before the test, which will be given on Thursday. Students can go over their review packet - "How Am I Doing?", but there is no homework in math today.

Science

Review the information on the 2 body systems you have been studying for the last 2 days, in preparation for the science test, which you will take tomorrow.


Wednesday is Sixties Day. Wear your favorite tie-dye shirt or clothes in the '60s style.
May 23, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 23, 2011


Friday update was sent home today.

Reading

Read for at least 20 minutes.

Practice the spelling words for the spelling test, which will be given tomorrow. Reread the story "One Small Place in a Tree" and review the robust vocabulary in preparation for the Weekly Test, which students will also take tomorrow.

Math

Complete Home Link 10.10.

Tuesday is Reuse, Reduce and Recycle Day. Use plastic containers instead of plastic bags to pack your lunch tomorrow.
May 20, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 20, 2011


Friday update will be sent on Monday this time as I wasn't at Poe on Thursday and needed a day to catch up on things. My apologies about the delay.

Reading

Read for at least 60 minutes.

There is no other homework in reading today since we had an assembly today during our regular reading time. We watched Cooper Chorus perform. They did a fantastic job singing.

Math

Complete Home Link 10.9

Monday is Quiet Day. We will see if students are up to the challenge to remain silent in the hallways as well as in the classroom during instructional time.

Have a great weekend.


May 18, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 18, 2011


There is no homework in reading or math today since it is No Homework Day at Poe. However, students still need to prepare for the test in science. Tomorrow students will take a test on the 2 body systems they have been studying in their science class.


Thursday is Outside Day. If it does not rain, the class might go outside to read for a few minutes.

May 17, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 17, 2011


Reading

Read for at least 20 minutes.

There is no other homework in reading today since students took tests on main idea and details. These tests are not for a grade. The purpose of the tests is to see the progress in students' understanding of stories.

Math

There is no homework in math today either as we did not have our regular math class today. Instead, students had Discovery Science.


Wednesday is No Homework Day. There will be no homework in any of the classes. However, students will need to prepare for the test in science. On Thursday students will be tested on their knowledge of the two body systems they have been studying in their science class.

May 16, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 16, 2011


Reading

Read for at least 20 minutes and complete the first page in the packet on author's purpose.

Math

Complete Home Link 10.6.

Science
Read the booklet on the body system you learned about today.

Tuesday is Music Day. We will have fun listening to music while learning.

May 14, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 13, 2011


Reading

Read for at least 20 minutes and complete the spelling packet.

Math

Complete Home Link 9.13.

Monday is Lucky Day. Wear a lucky outfit or bring a lucky charm to school.

Have a wonderful weekend.


May 12, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 12, 2011


Reading - All Students (Now, all students are in Mrs. Sala's Group for reading.)

Read for at least 20 minutes and answer the 5 "Critically Thinking" questions on page 423.

Math

Complete Math Boxes on page 249 in the Math Journal.

Science
Study for the test on the 2 body systems you learned about.


Tomorrow is Kindness Day. Please, be kind to everyone.

May 11, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 11, 2011


Reading - All Students (Now, all students are in Mrs. Sala's Group for reading.)

Read for at least 20 minutes and complete the 2-sided vocabulary activity sheet.

Math

Complete Math Boxes on page 248 in the Math Journal.


Tomorrow is Joke Day. Have a joke or a funny story and share it with our class if you would like.

May 10, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 9, 2011


Reading - All Students

Read for at least 20 minutes.

Reading - Mrs. Sala's Group

There is no other homework in reading for Mrs. Sala's group as students took their Weekly Test today.

Reading - Mrs. Pak's Group

Practice the words for the spelling test and the ten present and past tense verbs.

Math

Complete the Home Link 10.2. if you haven't done so yet. Review the Metric System and the U.S. Customary System of length measures.


Tomorrow is Island Day. Dress like you are going to a tropical island to celebrate.

May 9, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 9, 2011


Reading - All Students

Read for at least 20 minutes.

Reading - Mrs. Sala's Group

Reread the story "The Tree Is Growing" and review the robust vocabulary (10 words) for the Weekly Test, which will be given tomorrow.

Reading - Mrs. Pak's Group

Complete page 8 in the spelling packet.

Math

Complete the Home Link 10.2. Review the Metric System and the U.S. Customary System of length measures.

Friday Update was passed out today.

Tomorrow is a Hat Day. Wear a funny hat to celebrate.

May 6, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 6, 2011


Reading - All Students

Read for at least 60 minutes.

There is no other homework in reading as we did not have our regular reading class today. Instead, students took the MAZE test in reading.


Math

Complete the Home Link 10.1. Review the Metric System and the U.S. Customary System of length measures.

Friday Update will be passed out on Monday.

This Monday is a Game Day.


Have a great weekend.

May 4, 2011
by Danuta Sala

Homework

Homework - May 4, 2011


Reading - All Students

Read for at least 20 minutes.

Reading - Mrs. Sala's Group

Practice writing the spelling words for the test.

Reading - Mrs. Pak's Group

Vocabulary Quiz & finish the Grammar Packet.


Math

There is no homework in math as we went over the Unit 9 Test today. Ask your child to share the graded test with you so that you can see how he or she did on it.

Tomorrow is Edgar Allan Poetry Day.

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