Classwork 12/16

LA: Study for spelling test tomorrow

SS: State poster needs to be completed if not done. We will present them tomorrow

Religion: Advent WB 27

*Please remember the $1 for our craft tomorrow if you have not already done so.*

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/15

Math: SMJ 111-113
SL 5.3

LA: Study Spelling

Religion: Advent WB 26

Mr. Schmidt

**We are doing a craft tomorrow. Students are asked to bring $1 to cover the cost.**

Classwork 12/14

Math: SMJ 109-110
SL 5.2

LA: Hidden Words/Scrambled Spelling WS

Religion: Advent WB 25

Mr. Schmidt

**Rueben Lindh donations still needed! Please conact Mrs. Kerin or myself for information. A great chance to help a family in need this holiday season!**

Classwork 12/13

Math: SMJ 106-108
SL 5.1

Religion: Advent WB 24

LA: We have generated a class spelling list for this week, it is 27 words (one for each student). We will have the test on Friday, as usual, and this test WILL be graded. Study spelling every day this week!

SS: We have started on a state report poster. This work will be done mostly in class, and will be due at the end of the week.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/10

Math: Unit 4 Test
*Test scores have been put in Powerschool
*Study Link score has been put in Powerschool
*Math Box score has been put in Powerschool
*Unit 4 Study Guide score has been put in Powerschool

BOTTOM LINE: Check Powerschool!

LA: Spelling tests have been graded and scores have been put in, you guessed it, Powerschool.

SS: Corrections on the SE region test for Mrs. Jaax are due Monday.

Religion: Advent WB pgs. 1-23

Have a great weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/9

Math: Unit 4 Review Packet due tomorrow before the test.
*Math Boxes have been scored and will be put into Powerschool tomorrow*

LA: Study spelling words

SS: Mrs. Jaax has provided our class with the opportunity to correct their mistakes on the SS SE test and receive 1/2 credit on all incorrect questions. She will be accepting tests no later than MONDAY, 12/13. This is a great opportunity, take advantage!

**Choir Concert tonight. Please arrive in our classroom at 6:45.**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/8

Math: SMJ 101-104
SL 4.10
Unit 4 review packet due tomorrow- we'll make corrections in class
*Test on Friday*

LA: PB 187-189
*Many students struggled last week with possessives. We will revisit these tomorrow as a group, and several more times throughout the year.*

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/7

Math: SMJ 100; SL 4.9
*TEST on FRIDAY, 12/10*
Keep in mind this is the day after the choir concert, which means it is crucial to start studying for the test NOW! Check those math boxes!

LA: PB 183-184

Religion: Advent WB 16

Thanks to the parents that responded to the paper towel request put out by Mrs. May and Mrs. Schmidt. This classroom couldn't function without the help of our parents!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/6

Math: SMJ 96-97
SL 4.8
*Math test on Friday!*
**Math Box corrections on Thursday!**

LA: PB 177-180

Religion: Advent WB 13

IntaJuice $$$ can be handed in tomorrow or Wednesday.

Thanks, see you tonight at the band concert!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/3

LA: Spelling and Weekly Skills tests have been graded, put in Powerschool, and sent home.

SS: SE states and capitals test today- results will be given on Monday
SE REGION TEST on Monday, 12/6!

Religion: Advent WB pgs. 10-12

Thanks, it's been a great week!
Mr. Schmidt

Important Info:
Santa's Secret Shop- Order envelopes (for the $) have gone home today- our class is scheduled to visit the shop next Thursday, 12/9. Please bring in envelopes Monday-Wednesday next week.

IntaJuice- 12/10. $2. Money accepted Monday-Wednesday

Classwork 12/2

Math: SMJ 93-95
SL 4.7

LA: Spelling and Skills tests tomorrow

SS: SE states and capitals test tomorrow

Religion: Advent WB pg. 9

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/30

Math: SMJ 87-89
SL 4.5

LA: PB 164-165, 167-169
*Immigration Crossword*

Religion: Advent WB 7

SS: SE states and capitals test FRIDAY, 12/3

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/29

LA: PB 161-163, 110

Religion: Advent WB pgs. 5 & 6

SS: SE States and Capitals test on Friday, Dec. 3rd

Glad to be back!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/19

Our field trip today was a big success! Thanks are in order to Mrs. McCollow, Mrs. Cinque, Mrs. Emmer, and Mr. Kerin for their help today. Watch out- your kids now know how to make electric punch!

Spanish: practice Padre Nuetro

SS: SE states and capitals test 12/3

Have a great Thanksgiving break!
Mr. Schmidt

*Thanksgiving essays will be finished and in Powerschool in the next two days. Keep up on checking your student's grades. Please email with questions/concerns.*

Classwork 11/18

Math: SMJ 85-86
SL 4.4

LA: Thanksgiving essays were word processed and handed in today. I will try to have all of them scored and put in Powerschool by tomorrow.

*Field trip tomorrow. Parent volunteers- please come to my room around 9:50. Thanks!*

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/17

Math: SMJ 82-84
SL 4.3

LA: Final copy of rough draft due tomorrow. We will word process tomorrow during the computer lab.

SS: Trail or Yellowstone crossword due tomorrow.

Spanish:
Pgs. 77-78

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/16

Math: SMJ 80-81
SL 4.2

LA: Rough draft of Thanksgiving Essay to be checked and signed by a parent. We will continue drafting tomorrow in class, and we will type final drafts in the computer lab on Thursday.

*Permission slips for the field trip are due Thursday*

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/15

Math: SMJ 78-79
SL 4.1

LA: Figures of Speech packet

SS: Dec. 3rd- States/Capitals of the SE test
Dec. 6th- Chapter 6 & 7 test

**Field Trip Permission Slip**
Due no later than Thursday, 11/18
----> Please remember to fill out BOTH sides of the permission slip

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/12

Math: Logic Packet
*The last puzzle is for extra credit

LA: Weekly Skills and spellings tests have been graded and are in Powerschool
*Next week we will be writing a Thanksgiving personal narrative using different figures of speech. Students are asked this weekend to think about their family traditions regarding Thanksgiving so we can ease our way into the prewriting phase of this paper

Miscellaneous:
Items for our class Thanksgiving basket are due Thursday (11/18).

We have a field trip next Friday. Permission slips will be distributed Monday, and are expected to be returned no later than Thursday. Please remember to complete BOTH sides of the field trip form.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/11

Math: Unit 3 test. Scores will be posted and tests will be handed back tomorrow.

LA: Study spelling words

SS: Two paragraph essay due for Mrs. Jaax.

Spanish: Pgs. 70 & 73 (use pg. 229)

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/10

Math: Unit 3 study guide due tomorrow.
TEST tomorrow!

LA: PB 153-154

SS: Two paragraph essay due for Mrs. Jaax on Friday

Spanish: Pgs. 70 & 73 (use pg. 229)

Miscellaneous:

$1 is due for our class thanksgiving gift basket
Assigned food item is also due by the 18th.

There are still plenty of conference spaces available. Please contact the office if interested.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Book Orders

Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: G2BXL

Dear Parent,

Now it’s easier than ever to find the perfect books for your child—shop our NEW online Book Clubs Web site. Choose from a much-wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card to pay.

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

It’s so simple! Here’s how it works:
SIGN UP at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the “Register” button in the “First Time Here?” section. Register for your own user name and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This unique code ensures that your order is sent to me.

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

SEND your order to me online by the due date and your child’s books will be delivered directly to my classroom.
Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure.

Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer. But why not see for yourself how convenient it is to order online?


Thank you,

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/9

Math: Unit 3 Review due tomorrow

I have given some students copies of missing study links to finish for homework

We will correct math boxes tomorrow. Double check tonight for silly mistakes- math boxes are worth 136 points this unit!

**TEST THURSDAY**

LA: Selection tests have been put in Powerschool
PB 149-152
Handwriting 33-37

SS: Two paragraph essay for Mrs. Jaax due Friday. Please email her with questions.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/8

Math: SMJ 74-76
SL 3.11

LA: PB 110; 146-148

SS: Write two paragraphs about the southeast for Mrs. Jaax
Due Friday. Please contact her with questions.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/5

Math: SMJ 71-72
SL 3.10

LA: Spelling and WS tests have been graded and sent home

Miscellaneous:

Thanksgiving baskets: Many students have already brought in their items for our class Thanksgiving basket. A $1 donation for the turkey is also humbly requested. Thanks!

NEXT WEEK:

Math test on Thursday, 11/11
*Check math boxes thoroughly, and make sure study links are all handed in!*

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/4

Math: SMJ 69-70
SL 3.9

LA: Leveled Readers

SS: Finish packet for Mrs. Jaax

Science: Rocks due tomorrow for Mrs. Jaax

Good Luck,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/3

Math: SMJ 66-68
SL 3.8

LA: PB 139-140

Science: Bring a rock for Mrs. Jaax's class

*Thanksgiving basket items can come in any time (aside from perishable goods).*

**I am still missing a few signed report card envelopes. Please get those in as soon as possible.**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/2

Math: SMJ 63-65
SL 3.6; 3.7

PB: 134-138
Handwriting pgs 31-33
*Selection test have been scored and put in Powerschool

Religion: Ch. 4 notes

Science: Bring a rock for Mrs. Jaax's class on Thursday

*Please return report card envelope*

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/1

LA: PB 131-133; 110

Science: Earth science lesson #1
Students are asked to bring a rock for Thursday's class

Miscellaneous:
We have done our Thanksgiving basket draft. Every student has selected an item to bring in for our class gift basket. Everyone is also asked to bring in $1 for the cost of the turkey. Non-perishable goods can come in anytime, but carrots, apples, celery, etc. needs to come no more than a day or two before the 18th. Thanks in advance for your participation!


**REPORT CARDS HAVE GONE HOME. The envelope needs to be signed and returned to school by week's end.**

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/29

Math: SMJ 61-62
SL 3.5

Social Studies (Mrs. Jaax): SE state worksheet #2

Report cards go home on Monday.

Have a happy and safe Halloween!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/28

Math: SMJ 59-60
SL 3.4

LA: PB 120

NUD day tomorrow- no costumes until our class party!
Students should bring their costumes in a bag until they can change.

Our trip to El Mercado was a huge success, largely in part to the great help of our parent chaperones: Mrs. Will, Mrs. Swaim, Mrs. Mork, and Mrs. Becker. Thanks!

Have a nice evening,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/27

Math: Factoring WS
Multiples Venn Diagram WS
SL 3.3 (both sides)

LA: Study Spelling

**Field trip to El Mercado tomorrow**

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/26

Math: SMJ 56-57
SL 3.2

LA: PB 114-119
Handwriting 26-30

Religion: We introduced the parable of the Prodigal Son. We will complete an assignment about conscience tomorrow.

*Tomorrow is the last day to hand in Intajuice $$$*

**El Mercado field trip permission slips due tomorrow. Remember to fill out both sides of the slip, enclose a check, and help your student SELECT WHAT LUNCH CHOICE THEY WOULD LIKE. This makes things much smoother at El Mercado with our limited lunch time**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/25

Math: SMJ 53-55
SL 3.1

LA: PB 109-113

Intajuice due by Wednesday

Field trip form to El Mercado due Wednesday.

Thanks!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/20

Math: No homework

LA: No homework

SS: NE Region test- grades are in Powerschool

Science: Magnetism and Electricity final review packet

*Grades will be finalized next week*

Have a nice long weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Next week:

10/28 - Field trip to Mercado Central! Permission slips will go home Monday.

10/29 - IntaJuice! Money due Monday through Wednesday ($2)

10/29 - Halloween party - students can wear costumes to school

Classwork 11/19

LA: PB 102 - Idioms

SS: Capitals test has been graded and is in Powerschool. Regions of the NE test tomorrow- students may use their region map during the test! Remember to study three regions very carefully, and be ready to write two details about each of them.

Science: Electric Boxes! We will be assembling electric boxes tomorrow morning. Please ensure that your box is finished and ready to go tomorrow.

Thanks, please email with questions!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/18

Math: Unit 3 Pretest - No homework

LA: PB 93-95, 97
Handwriting 22-25

SS: Study for NE states and capitals test
Test is tomorrow!

Science: Magnetism WS

Religion: We discussed sin of commission/omission

**We will be completing electric boxes on Wednesday. Boxes need to be finished and at school by tomorrow**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/15

Math: Unit 2 math test has been graded and is in Powerschool.
No homework

LA: Spelling tests have been graded and are in Powerschool. No spelling or weekly skills tests next week.

SS: NE region & states and capitals test next Wednesday!

Science: Magnetism and electricity test next week (open book).

HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEKEND:
Electric Boxes

Students are to pick a school-related subject of their choice and think of ten matching questions for their electric box quiz game.
Example:
States and Capitals

Iowa ____________ Madison
Minnesota ____________ Des Moines
Wisconsin ____________ St. Paul
(only ten questions, not three)

The box should be decorated and the questions should be affixed to the top of the box. The box lid NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO COME COMPLETELY OFF . . . if the lid is hinged, please cut the hinge so the lid is loose.

DO NOT use metallic wrapping paper or tinfoil, as it will interfere with the buzzer.

Decorate the box with pictures, drawing, textures- whatever it takes to make it interesting.

Questions should be evenly spaced on the lid- don't crowd the questions or the wires will interfere with each other.

Please email with questions. These are due MONDAY, 10/18. That way I can review the box and make sure it will work when it is all wired together.

Thanks, have a great weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/14

Math: Unit 2 test tomorrow
Study Guide due!

LA: Practice spelling- spelling test tomorrow.

Spanish: Flash cards from pg. 19 in workbook.

Shoeboxes due!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/13

Math: Unit 2 Study Guide
*Math Boxes are corrected and have been put in Powerschool
Unit 2 math test on Friday

LA: PB 28-30 (spelling pages)

Spanish: Pg. 19 of workbook- flashcards; students are to initial every card so they know which ones are their own

**Medium-sized shoebox for electric box project**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/12

Math: SMJ 49 - 51
SL 2.9
Unit 2 Math Test on Friday! We'll review tomorrow and correct math boxes.

Religion: Assignment notebook pg. 11 - Bible passage search

SS: Worked on our NE region maps

**Please bring in a medium sized shoebox for our electric box project by the end of the week!**

Classwork 10/11

Math: SMJ 45-47
SL 2.8

LA: PB 77-80; 83

SS: Columbus Day crossword/word find

Religion: Introduction to looking up Bible passages. We will complete an assignment using this skill tomorrow.

**Students are asked to bring in a medium sized shoebox for the electric box project. This can be brought in any day this week.**

Thanks, GO VIKES!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/8

Math: Cookie Math Cooke #3
This packet should be completed by Monday. We will analyze the results and use them to complete a project next week.

LA: Spelling and Weekly Skills tests have been graded and are in Powerschool.

SS: We read a very interesting article on student sleep habits in our weekly Time For Kids magazine. The bottom line of our discovery: growing bodies need sleep- so GET MORE!

Religion: We read about the life of Bartolome De Las Casas in our weekly Venture magazine. A former slave owner, he realized he couldn't hold slaves and be a Christian, so he spent his life trying to change Spain's views on the rights of humanity. Thomas Jefferson had books written by Bishop Las Casas in his library- many historians suggest that the Declaration of Independence echoes Bartolome's views!

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10/9 - 10/10: Classroom open houses after Mass. Various teachers will be in their classrooms after the 5:15 Saturday and 7:30, 9:30, 11:30, and 6:00 Sunday Masses this weekend. I will be in my room after the 5:15 Saturday Mass- feel free to stop by as we thank the parish for all their help in our summer renovations.

UNIT 2 math test will fall either Thursday or Friday of next week. Keep an eye on the blog for more information.

Have a nice weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/7

Math: Cookie Math #2

LA: Leveled readers- completed in class
Spelling and Weekly Skills tests tomorrow!

SS: Continuation of exploring NE regions

Religion: Living Rosary was a great success! Our class did a wonderful, reverent job!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/6

Math: Cookie Math #1
*students must find median and mean (average) of data for homework

LA: PB 66, 70-72

*Rosary Prayer Service tomorrow 9:00*

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/5

Math: SMJ 42-44
SL 2.7

LA: PB 64-65, 67-68

SS: We started exploring regions of the NE region.

*We still need volunteers for our open house after Mass this weekend. We are looking for a family to represent our class after the 7:30, 11:30, and 6:00 Sunday services. Please contact me if interested.*

Mr. Schmidt

Mathfacts at home

Parents - We have had reports that many home computers are having trouble accessing MathFacts online. In order to run MathFacts correctly, you must first check your home computer for compatibility with MathFacts. When you go to the MathFacts web site:

https://hosted198.renlearn.com/161027/

You will see a link called "Check Software Requirements" at the bottom of the screen. Clicking on that will tell you what software you need installed on your home computer. For the most part, you will need the most up to date versions of Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader.

Please email if you continue to experience difficulty with this.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/4

Math: SMJ 40-41
SL 2.6

Remember:
Mean = Average
Mode = Most repeated number
Median = Number that falls in the exact middle of the data (half of the numbers should be above, half the numbers should be below)

LA: PB 61-63
Handwriting 20-21

Science: Insulator or Conductor? Experiment completed in class.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/1

Math: SMJ 38-39
SL 2.5

LA: Spelling and Weekly Skills tests will be returned Monday.

Social Studies: We started a geography challenge on the Northeast region of the U.S. We will finish it Monday.

Religion: We read a great story in Venture magazine about 6th grade students in Illinois that had the opportunity to visit several different religious centers.
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Marathon tomorrow- 9:00 to 12:00. See you there!

NUD on Monday

Thanks, see you at Marathon!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/30

Math: SMJ 37
SL 2.4
10.5 Telling Time WS - both sides

LA: We took a Daily Language Practice quiz. This will not be graded, it was in preparation for future tests that will be graded.
Spelling and Weekly Skills test tomorrow.

Science: Magnetism and Static Electricity - Bill Nye

Religion: We discussed sin in our world as we delved into chapter 3 of our We Believe textbook.

Marathon this Saturday- See you there!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/29

Math: SMJ 33-35
SL 2.3

SS: Geography Challenge 2B
SS workbook pg. 9

LA: Study spelling words for Friday's test.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/28

Math: SMJ 30-31
SL 2.2

LA: PB 49-53
*Selection Test was done today, check Powerschool*
Handwriting pgs. 16-19

Social Studies: Geography Challenge 2A
Students explored lines of latitude (parallels) and longitude (meridians) as they completed an assignment on page 8 of their SS workbooks. Students worked to locate different coordinate points found in the U.S.

Miscellaneous:
Tomorrow is the last day to hand in Junior Great Books signup sheets. We are still looking for a few parent volunteers to help lead the small groups. Please contact me if interested.

Thanks, have a great day!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/27

Math: SMJ 28-29
2.1 WS

LA: PB 46-48, 10

*We are still in dire need of more parent volunteers for Junior Great Books. Please contact me if interested.*

Math test scores and spelling test scores will be put into Powerschool tonight.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/23

Math: We reviewed for our test tomorrow. No homework, but study!

LA: Study for the spelling test

*MAP Assessment in reading tomorrow! Get a good night's sleep!**

Parent coffee tomorrow at 8:25! Come sign up for some classroom volunteering opportunities!

I will be out tomorrow, so no blog update until Monday. Have a great weekend.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/21

Math: Unit 1 study guide. We will go over it tomorrow and discuss the test contents.

Social Studies: We learned about the social sciences. Pages 2-3 are due in the SS workbook.

Thanks!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/21

Math: We took our MAP assessment in math today. No homework.

LA: Selection tests will be graded and returned tomorrow
PB 34-35; 37-38
Handwriting 14-15

Religion: We learned about the Beatitudes and how we can live them out in our daily lives.

Please join us for Mass tomorrow, 9:00 am!

Mr. Schmidt

**Junior Great Books information has gone home! A great way to sharpen up those comprehension skills with some extra practice using some great reading material. Sign up forms are due next Monday, September 27th.**

Tomorrow is the last day to bring in money for Intajuice. $2.

Classwork 9/20

Math: SMJ 21-26
SL 1.8

LA: PB 10; 31-33

**We have MAP testing tomorrow. Remember to get plenty of sleep and to eat a good breakfast!**

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork/Important Info 9/17

Math: SMJ 17-20
SL: 1.7
*We will take our Unit 1 test on Friday, 9/24. We will have a comprehensive review two days before the test, with additional practice the day before the test.

LA: We took our Weekly Skills and Spelling tests. We are still working out the kinks in Powergrade, so scores will be posted early next week.

SS: We read about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the many issues it has caused for the people, plants, and animals that depend on the gulf in our weekly Time For Kids magazine.

Religion: We reviewed our lessons from last week and this week, and took a group quiz together.

Have a nice weekend,
Mr. Schmidt
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IMPORTANT INFO

9/21 - Picture Day! Picture order forms have gone home today. Please bring those back on Tuesday, the day we take our pictures.

MARATHON - Our marathon pep fest was a lot of fun this morning! Every student is asked to raise $100 for our school. Envelopes for money collection have gone home today- please bring them back every day, money or no. It promises to be a great marathon!

9/24 - Everyone's favorite fruit smoothie is back . . . INTAJUICE! Intajuice is $2. Students can bring in money Monday-Wednesday.

9/24 - Parent Coffee. Our room 107 room moms (Mrs. May and Mrs. Schmidt) have set up our parent coffee for 8:25 - 9:25 am next Friday. This is your opportunity to sign up for field trips, parties, class experiments, service projects, and a variety of other important jobs that help our class! Thank you for your support in advance!

MAP Assessment - Next Tuesday (9/21) and Friday (9/24) the students in my class will be taking their MAP assessments in math and reading. You can read about the assessment at nwea.org.

9/22 - Mass day. Please come join us for Mass next Wednesday morning at 9:00.

Thanks!

Classwork 9/16

Math: SMJ 14-16
SL 1.6

LA: PB 19-23
)*Study Spelling*

Handwriting: 12-13

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/15

Math: SMJ 12-13
SL: 1.5

LA: PB 14-18

Science: Today we looked at properties of magnets. We checked around our classroom and in a bag of mystery objects for items that stuck to the magnet. We recorded which ones stuck and which ones didn't.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/14

Math: SMJ 9-11
SL 1.4
Angles Practice WS

Parent Information Night is tonight! See you there!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/13

Math: Study Link 1.3

LA: PB 9, 11-13

Handwriting: 8-9

*Book orders have gone home. Please return to me (checks only please) by next Monday, September 20th.*

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/10

Math: SMJ 6-8

LA: We finished the short story "The Pumpkin Runner". Ask your child what reading strategies he/she learned during the course of the week!

Have a great weekend, I look forward to the first full week of school!
Mr. Schmidt

Info: 9/10

September 10, 2010

Dear 4th Grade Parents:
We survived the First Week back to school!! We spent some time getting to know more about each other, working as a community to create classroom expectations, and then diving right into working hard and enjoying learning. It all started with a well-attended mass. Thanks for joining us!

What Are We Learning?
This week in Language Arts we created posters that told all about ourselves so we could get to know each other. We also reviewed all the reading strategies and will begin a story next week.
In Math we reviewed math facts and started the unit on geometry. I was impressed to see that a lot of the students remembered information from the end of last year! We are learning all about lines, angles, and shapes. A study link explaining more on this unit went home in your child’s homework folder earlier this week.
In Science we are exploring magnets and electricity. We will be learning about force and current, building circuits, and creating electric games! There is also an awesome field trip coming up in October that goes along with the unit.
In Social Studies, we are learning what the social sciences are along with basic geographic terms so we can build a base for learning about the United States and its features. We are also taking an audio guided “train tour” of the Northeast region where the students learn more through interactive experiences.
Beginning 2nd quarter the students will have an opportunity to change classes 3 times a week for Science and Social Studies. The 1st quarter we will stay in our own classroom.
In Religion, we are exploring the series We Believe. It focuses on living out God’s Commandments and being like Jesus. There is a terrific website that goes along with some of our lessons. As a family, you can explore accompanying activities by logging onto www.webeleiveweb.com

Housekeeping
Homework has started! To get a night-by-night update on your child’s homework you can visit my blog site at http://mrpschmidtsclass.blogspot.com/ where I post daily updates on what is due and what we worked on for the day. I have also provided a link on my webpage to get access to my class blog.
Homework will be assigned on a daily basis. Some of it requires your child to bring a book or workbook home. So far everyone has been wonderful about bringing those materials back to use the next day. Hopefully that trend will continue!

What Are All These Papers?
I have enclosed an Scholastic Arrow book order. It is optional whether you order or not, but if you do, please make a check out to Scholastic. Please do not send any cash. The book orders for this month will be due by Monday, September 20th.
I have a class schedule posted on my web page, please feel free to take a look at our weekly activities. So far this week, I have been able to meet many wonderful individuals who work very well independently as well as together. A perfect example of our cooperative efforts is the group activities we played during our Morning Meetings. We worked very hard to show that everyone in our class is important and that without each person our class would be incomplete and missing valuable relationships and opportunities. Way to go team!
Communication
I prefer to be emailed as a way of communication, but feel free to call and leave a message. I will provide my phone number and extension at Parent Information night. Looking forward to meeting all of you again next Tuesday night at PI Night!

Have A Great Weekend,
Mr. Paul Schmidt

Classwork 9/9

Math: SMJ 4-5
SL 1.2

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/8

Math: SMJ 2-3

*Students are asked to have a SSR book in their desk at school*

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 6/11

We had a great last day! In the excitement, I neglected to pass out report cards! I will mail them ASAP. Thanks for the great year!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 6/11

Math: NOTHING
LA: NOTHING
SS: NOTHING
SCIENCE: NOTHING
RELIGION: NOTHING

It's the last day of school tomorrow! Students will need a pencil, colors, and their yearbook (if applicable).

We had a great year- let's have a great last day.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 6/9

Math: We are nearly finished with our end of year assessments.

SS: Circle books should be completed.

Miscellaneous:
Students are asked to bring a paper bag or tote bag to carry home all their materials from their desks tomorrow. We'll be doing a desk cleanup because the desks will be taken out of my room tomorrow afternoon.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

PS- NUD tomorrow

Classwork 6/8

Science: Unit 1 Life Science test was today- scores will be put into Powerschool no later than tomorrow morning.

Religion: We Believe: Key Terms will be due tomorrow.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 6/7

SS: Students must have all materials necessary to complete state circle books. We will complete and assemble the books tomorrow!

Science: Life science unit 1 test
*Study guide was corrected in class- students should have all the correct answers to study.
**Students also brought home a science book to study from. It is the chapter 1 material.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 6/3

Math: SMJ 316-318
SL 12.3

LA: Study spelling

SS: Find five interesting facts for state circle book
-Research pictures for state collage

Science: We have started our review process for next Tuesday's science test. The packet will be due on Monday; we'll continue work on the review packet tomorrow in class.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 6/2

Math: SMJ 312-314

LA: PB 225-230
HW 73-76

SS: Research information for U.S. state circle book project
-A guide sheet was passed out today to help students narrow their hunt for information.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 6/1

Math: SMJ 309-311
SL 12.1

LA: PB 222-224

SS: West quiz is in Powerschool
-Students were assigned states for circle books today. They are asked to come up with some basic research about their state tonight. We'll talk about the project in more detail tomorrow.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Spanish Announcment

ENRICHMENT en español

Interested in tutoring - Individual or group ? This alternative of learning goes a long way in understanding the basics. Location is flexible & I promise to make it fun and worthwhile for your student.

Other fun and effective Spanish enrichment ideas -
• Spanish CD’s in the car. The students will recognize songs from class :
o Let’s Sing and Learn in Spanish by Neraida Smith. Comes with CD & book, with translations in English.
o Soy Una Pizza – CD by Charlotte Diamond
o José Luis Orozco has several CD’s for children.
o Olé Olé (not sure of CD musician, but songs first sung in English and then in Spanish. Kids love the fun approach this CD takes to the language.

The library (biblioteca) has a collection of children’s Spanish books that’s excellente. Try simple, familiar ones or with English translation.

Start your own biblioteca. ‘’Half Price Books’’ has a childrens’ Spanish section that’s fantástico !!

Games for all grade levels can be played on my Spanish web-page. http://www.olgschool.net/staff/temple.html Its’s available all summer long.

Log on to a free tutorial @
http://www.studyspanish.com/tutorial.htm with dozens of lessons & comprehension checks for all levels.


.A DAY WITH ESPAÑOL….ADDS SPICE TO LIFE i OLÉ !
Your niños have been ‘’fantásticos’’. ……..



Señora Temple

Classwork 5/28

SS: Test on Tuesday. Study from:

-Regions Map
-Cities Packet
-Study Guide

LA: Handwriting pgs. 70-72

Have a great long weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/26

**Study for Spanish test tomorrow**
The Spanish test was moved to tomorrow due to technical difficulties. Use the extra day for some extra studying!

No homework!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/25

Math: SL 10.6 & 11.6 (double sided ws)
*This assignment is exactly like our quiz tomorrow. Study it carefully!

LA: PB 212-216
Expert papers are being graded

SS: We have worked on details of the cities of the west. We will finish them tomorrow.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/24

Math: Addition of +/- packet

LA: PB 207-209

Classwork 5/21

Math: SMJ 283-284
SL 10.6

LA: Finish Expert Paper
*Parent/Student signature required on review sheet

Have a nice weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/20

Math: SMJ 281-282
SL 10.5

Our Unit 10 math quiz will be next Wednesday, May 26th

LA: PB 194-199
Study Spelling words
Handwriting pgs. 68-70

Classwork 5/19

Math: SMJ 277-278
SL 10.4

LA: Expert rough drafts must be typed for tomorrow. Times New Roman - 12 pt font - double spaced.
We will edit tomorrow.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/18

Math: SMJ 277-278
SL 10.2 & 10.3

LA: PB 186-191, 193
Finish rough draft for Expert paper, except conclusion

Handwriting pgs. 65-67

Classwork 5/17

LA: We had a busy day in LA today. We worked on levels, read a new story, and worked on Expert paper rough drafts. Students are asked tonight for homework to finish their Expert rough drafts (we started writing them in class today), but they are not to finish the conclusion- we will work on conclusions tomorrow.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/14

Math: SMJ 275
SL 10.1

LA: Thesis statement for Expert Project due Monday. Parent signature required!

Science: Life science lesson 5: How do animals adapt?

Have a nice weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/13

Math: Octopus/Missing Operations WS

LA: Complete Expert paper outline

Religion: Terms through chapter 16

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/11

Math: Unit 8 test. Scores are in Powerschool. No homework

SS: States and Capitals test. Scores will be in Powerschool tomorrow morning.

Twins game tomorrow! Don't forget:
-money for lunch (if you're going to buy it there)
-cold lunch (if you want to pack your own)
-warm clothes
-water is ok to bring, but they do have drinking fountains there.
Rules for bringing items in can be found on the Twins website

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/10

Math: Unit 8 test tomorrow
*Review packet due

LA: PB 169-171

SS: 50 states and capitals test tomorrow. Students must know where states are located.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/7

Math: Unit 8 (and 11.5) Review packet
*11.5 dealt with volume

Test Tuesday

LA: Continue to research Expert paper. We will start drafting on Monday.

SS: 50 states and capitals test on Tuesday. STUDENTS MUST KNOW STATE LOCATIONS!!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/6

Math: SMJ 298-302
SL 11.5

Tennis Court WS is extra credit- take advantage!

SS: All states and capitals test 5/11
Tornado TFK

LA: Continue gathering materials for Expert paper

*Handwriting book due through pg. 64.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/5

Math: SMJ 245-246
SL: 8.8

LA: We have prepared our Expert folders for research. Students are asked to bring research materials to school tomorrow so we can take notes.

SS: All states and capitals test on 5/11. Students must know state locations!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/3

Math: SMJ 240-244
SL 8.7

LA: Expert Paper- Asking Good Questions WS
*See details below

SS: All states and capitals test 5/11
*Students MUST KNOW STATE LOCATIONS!*

Classwork 4/28

Math: SMJ 227-228
SL 8.3

LA: Levels
*Asking good questions (Expert Paper)
Students worked today to develop good lead questions about their expert topic that they will eventually develop into body paragraphs. Avoid questions that have one-word answers, such as:

How many people died during WWII?

Where is the grand canyon located?

How much does the Eiffel tower weigh?

Instead, ask questions that require more elaborate, informative answers. For example:

What were the repercussions from the loss of life in WWII?
*This way, you can work in information about how many people died, while still asking the deeper question about how this loss of life affected the survivors as they tried to rebuild their war torn nations.

What is geographically significant about the Grand Canyon's location?
*This question allows the writer to explain not only where the canyon is located, but what other geographical features are nearby, and how those features effect the canyon (or vice-versa).

What extraordinary challenges did the builders of the Eiffel tower face?
*In this question, the writer can bring the difficult experience of constructing the tower to the forefront of the paper. This question demands the inclusion of a wide variety of interesting facts and perspectives.

These questions will be due Tuesday, May 4th. I will be out until then, so we'll take a short break from Expert papers until I return. Please hold emails until then as well.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/27

Math: SMJ 224-226
SL 8.2

LA: PB 141-145

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/26

Math: SMJ 223
SL 8.1

LA: PB 138-140, 102
Materials (books, magazine clippings, periodicals) on expert topic need to be at school tomorrow; we'll be working on note taking and gathering pertinent information.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/23

LA: We have worked on selecting topics for our expert papers (which we'll be working on over the next few weeks). This is our big fourth grade research paper. Today, students selected topics, and their weekend homework is to find at least two informational materials on their topic of choice. We will take a look at these materials and practice our note taking skills on Monday.

SS: Earth day packet due Monday.

Have a good weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/22

Math: Unit 9 test is in Powerschool. Hard copies will go home tomorrow

LA: PB 132-135
Object Pronouns are on WST tomorrow!

SS:
We have started our region maps of the West.

Religion:
We have wrapped up the 3rd Commandment and will start on the 4th.

Carnival tomorrow night, hope to see you there!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/21

Math: Unit 9 math test tomorrow
Review packet due before test

LA: Practice book report. Be prepared to answer questions from peers
Study spelling

Classwork 4/20

Math: Unit 9 Review. Please look this over with your child. We will review and practice more tomorrow before our test on Thursday.
SMJ 273 - Math box page

LA: PB 126-131

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/19

Math: SMJ 270-272
SL 9.9
Test Thursday!

LA: PB 123-125; 102

SS: TFK: Elephants

Music: Study song sheet for 50 states and capitals songs

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/15

Math: SMJ 263-266
SL 9.7

LA: WST and spelling test tomorrow!

Social Studies: We worked on the west region geography challenge. We will wrap it up Monday when I return.

Substitute tomorrow, which means spelling and skills tests won't go home until Monday. Thanks for you patience.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/14

Math: SMJ 261-262
SL 9.6

LA: PB 110-114

Religion:
Lenten Journal Entry #13

A message from Senora Temple:
Hola familias....
Our webpages cannot be edited at the moment, so I’m not able to create links for their activities. The following is the students’ homework for español due Friday.:
Go to GAMES on my webpage. Play “Grade 4 and up – UNOS VERBOS”
Print out 1 page.

2. Students need to go to www.studySpanish.com. Click “grammar” , select “#6” in left hand column of lesson topics, do “basic quiz” in lesson topics. Print out 1 page.

Sorry for any confusion. MUCHAS gracias - Sra. Temple

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/13

Math: SMJ 260
SL 9.5
Batter Up WS

LA: PB 106-109
Handwriting pgs. 60-62

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/12

Math: SMJ 256-259
SL 9.4

LA: PB 101-105

Science: Life Science lesson 1: cells

Welcome back!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/26

Spring break is finally here! Have a fun two weeks, and we'll see you all in April!

Don't Forget:
-Book reports (March) are due the Monday we get back
-Poetry packets are due
-Report cards have gone home. The envelope needs to be signed and returned.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/25

Math: Plot Points map - U.S.A.

LA: We will be presented our poems tomorrow to the class (from memory). We will also finish our work on our poetry packet by writing limericks. Spelling test tomorrow; no weekly skills test

SS: Students are to complete their Washington state crossword

*Field trip tomorrow. Departure is at 9:30.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/24

Math: SMJ 255
SL 9.3

LA: PB 77, 90
Finish 'Alphabet' poem - final draft
Students should also work to continue memorizing their poems for Friday.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/23

Math: SMJ 252-254
SL 9.2

LA: Students are to bring in a copy of their selected poem
We picked poems yesterday so everyone should already have one
We will practice in partners to help memorize them

Religion: We have elementary school reconciliation mass tomorrow at 10:00

Field trip on Friday!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/22

Math: SMJ 248-251
SL 9.1

LA: Students are to have their poem memorized by this Friday. We will present poems to the class. Spelling pre-tests are also home.

Science: Kids are with me for the rest of the year! We started in Life Science today.

Handwriting: Pgs. 56-59. The entire workbook should be filled in up to this point.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/19

Math: We worked on logic grids. No homework.

LA: Braille packets are due Monday.

Religion: We read and discussed this week's Venture as a class.

Spanish: NO homework.

SS: Test today, scores will be posted on Monday.

Have a great weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/18

Math: Math tests have been corrected and are in Powerschool. Last chance to hand in extra credit work- tomorrow!

SS: Midwest test tomorrow!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/17

Math: Test tomorrow on Fractions/Decimals/Probability (Unit 7)
St. Patrick's Day math is extra credit, 1 point for each page completed

Field trip forms have gone home, please sign and return.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/16

Math: Unit 7 Study Guide
Test tomorrow!

LA: PB 79-80
We wrote riddles and jokes in Braille today!

Religion: Pgs. 6,7,8 in Venture

*IntaJuice money due tomorrow*

**Field trip forms will go home tomorrow. Please return ASAP**

***Friday we will be wearing our blue ribbon t-shirts. If you cannot find your t-shirt, wear your normal uniform***

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/15

Math: SMJ 208-212
SL: 7.10 & 7.11

LA: PB 69-72

IntaJuice money is due by Wednesday.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/12

Math: SMJ 205-207
SL 7.9

LA: WST and Spelling test scores are in Powerschool.

Spanish: Pg. 151 & 152

As the quarter draws to an end, please check Powerschool and alert me of any actionable items.

IntaJuice next week- bring in money Monday-Wednesday
Luscious Lemon and Fruit Flirtation

Thanks, have a great weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/11

Math: SMJ 202-203
SL 7.8

LA: Levels
Study for WST and Spelling test

Science: Test today- scores posted on Powerschool

Classwork 3/10

Math: PB 201-202
SL 7.7

LA: 63-65
Comparative Adjectives WS

Handwriting Pg.51

Science: Test tomorrow!

Classwork 3/9

Math: SMJ 200
SL 7.6
SMJ 342 - Use fraction cards to complete this page (equivalent fractions)


LA: PB 56-58, 60-61


SS: Finish notes in gray journal


Science: Study for test
Reread study guide and lesson sheets


Spanish: Quarter 3 test tomorrow



Miscellaneous:
Book orders due tomorrow

Classwork 3/8

Math: SMJ 198-199
SL 7.5

LA: PB 53-55
PB 2

Thanks!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/4

Math: Fraction +/- packet

LA: Weekly skills and spelling tests are in Powerschool

SS: Olympic Math

Science: Test on Thursday (3/11)!

Classwork 2/3

Math: SMJ 192-193
SL 7.3

LA: Handwriting 47-50
WST and Spelling test tomorrow

Classwork 3/2

Math: SMJ 189-191
SL 7.2

LA: PB 41-47

Religion: Lenten Journal entry 4

Classwork 3/1

Math: Exploring Tangrams 7.4

LA: PB 38-40

Science: Finish body notes

*We are in need of tissues!*

Thanks!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/26

No homework this weekend.

**We are getting drastically low on facial tissue. An influx of Kleenex would be wonderful!**

Have a great weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/25

Math: We started a lesson on tangrams in math. No homework.

LA: We completed leveled readers in LA. Study for spelling test. WST tomorrow.

Religion: Lenten crossword

Classwork 2/24

Math: SMJ 194-197
SL 7.4

LA: PB 30-33

Classwork 2/23

Math: SMJ 187-188
SL 7.1

LA: PB 26-29

Handwriting 44-46

Classwork 2/22

LA: PB 23-25, 2

Math: We took our Mid-Year Assessment. I will review these with parents during our spring conferences next week (spring?).

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/19

Math: Angles Quiz- scores are posted in Powerschool

LA: Students are to finish final drafts of their persuasive essays to hand in on Monday.

Religion: We started work on our Lenten Journals.

Have a nice weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/18

Math: Unit 6: Angle Measurement review packet
*Due tomorrow before the quiz

LA: Rough drafts of persuasive essays are due tomorrow. We will edit and work on final drafts in class tomorrow.
*Spelling test tomorrow

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/17

Math: SMJ 164-165
SL 6.9
Coordinate Points Animal (every student must complete one)

LA:
Persuasive Essay - Introduction only!
*We will share our introductions and talk about what works and what doesn't tomorrow. We will then write rough drafts tomorrow during LA time.

SS: State and capitals quiz (midwest states) tomorrow!

Study hard! Have a good night.
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/16

Math: SMJ 160-164
SL 6.8
We have started work on coordinate points.
Quiz on Friday.

LA: We have started work on persuasive essays. Please read your student's pyramid diagram and initial it for homework.
Spelling pre-tests have gone home.

Classwork 2/11

Math: SMJ 157-159
SL 6.7

LA: Study for spelling test
Study for Weekly Skills test

Spanish: Assemble La Selva Tropical

Our Valentine's Day party is tomorrow from 2:00 - 2:45.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/10

Math: SMJ 155-156
SL 6.6

LA: PB 10, 12-14
Study spelling words

Classwork 2/9

Math: We started a new unit on degrees and angles.
SMJ: 151-154
SL: 6.5

LA: Selection Tests on Maria Isabel - will be in Powerschool by the end of the day
PB 1-10 (1, 3-5, and 9 were assigned yesterday)

Yearbook orders/Class picture orders are due this Friday, the 12th. I have extra forms if needed.

Thanks, have a great evening.
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/8

Whoops! I forgot to update last night- sorry!

Math: Division Test. Scores have been updated in Powerschool.

LA: PB 1-5, 9

SS: Midwest states and capitals test on February 18th.

Classwork 2/5

Math: SNOW FUN! math packet- the last three pages. These pages are the review for the test on Monday.

Religion: Venture assignment: Fishers of Men

Have a great weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/4

Math: SNOW FUN packet - first 3 pages
*the review for the quiz on Monday is in the back of the packet- we will work on it tomorrow

LA: PB 271-273

Classwork 2/3

Math: Cocoon Division practice WS

LA: PB 261, 262, 264, 267, 268

Tomorrow for CSW we will be having jersey day!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/2

Today was Student Day here at OLG! We engaged in a wide variety of activities- ask your student how their day went. There is Spanish homework, it is pages 120, 124-125.

I did NOT sign planners today; I will sign planners every day the rest of the week.

Mr. Schmidt

P.S.- Yearbook order forms will go home tomorrow. I forgot to get them out before the weekend. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Classwork 1/29

Math: Long Division Practice WS (2)

LA: Spelling and WST have been graded and are in Powerschool.

SS: States and capitals test on 2/18

Spanish: Pages 120, 124-125 due for Wednesday

Have a great weekend! See you on Tuesday!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/28

Math: SMJ 149-150
SL 6.3 & 6.4

LA: Leveled reader packet
Possessives WS (2)

Social Studies: Finish pages 48 & 49 in ss workbook

*Teacher email is currently down*
Hopefully it will be back up soon, sorry for the inconvenience!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/26

Math: SMJ 146-147
We learned the partial-products method of division today- we will practice more tomorrow to make sure everyone understands it. No study link for homework.

LA: PB 248-250
252-253

SS: Start to memorize Midwest states and capitals
Finish labeling worksheet

Spanish:
Pg. 119 - labels
Pg. 110-111

BRRRRRR I thought we were done with cold weather!
-Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/25

Math: SMJ 141-143
SL 6.2

LA: PB 246-247

SS: Start to memorize midwest states and capitals
Finish midwest worksheet

Classwork 1/22

Math:
SMJ 137-140
SL 6.1

LA: Edit rough drafts of story
Have final draft (hand-written) complete on Monday

Have a great weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/21

LA: Rough drafts are due tomorrow

Math: No math homework; we took the OLSAT today, which is largely math-related

SS: Test tomorrow for Ms. Reimer; chapter 7 notes are due

Classwork 1/20

Math: Unit 5 Test today- No homework

LA: We will write stories tomorrow and Friday- students are asked to come up with 3 story ideas (fiction or nonfiction)

SS: Test Friday for Ms. Reimer

Our class did a wonderful job leading Mass this morning. We received several compliments from people around the school. We may have the opportunity to lead another Mass in the spring.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/19

Math: Math Review Packet 2
Unit 5 math test tomorrow!

LA: PB 227-230

SS: MLK Packet
Study for test on Friday

Please email with any questions. Thanks!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/15

Math: Unit 5 Review Packet
Test on Wednesday 1/20

LA: Spelling and WST have been graded and are in Powerschool

Social Studies: Time for Kids - Olympic Edition
Study for test on Friday 1/22

Have a good weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/14

Math: Unit 5 Review ws

LA: Levels
PB 239, 241-243
Spelling and WST tomorrow

Classwork 1/13

Math: SMJ 134-135
SL 5.11
Rounding and Multiplication WS

LA: Cendrillon/Cinderella Venn Diagram

Science test tomorrow with Ms. Reimer

Spanish Quarter 2 Test on FRIDAY.

Have a great day!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/12

Math: SMJ 132-133
SL 5.10
Multiplication Practice WS

LA: PB 234-236, 238

Science test on Thursday

Classwork 1/11

Math: SMJ 130-131
SL 5.9

LA: PB 210, 230-232, 237

Science: Test Thursday

Classwork 1/8

Math: Multiplication practice ws (riddles)

LA: Spelling and Weekly Skills tests have been posted on Powerschool. No homework.

Social Studies: Students are supposed to record the morning temperature (at 8:30 am) in their journals. We will graph our data next week.

Science: Review worksheet for Ms. Reimer; science test next Thursday (1/14).

Thanks, have a great weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/7

Math: SMJ 126-129
SL 5.8

LA: PB 223
Leveled Reader WS

Religion: Venture- Baptism information

Classwork 1/6

Math: SMJ 124-125
SL 5.7

LA: PB 220-222
Compound Creations! Students created their own brand-new compound words.

Classwork 1/5

Math: SMJ 121-123
SL 5.6

LA: PB 214-218
Selection tests on "The Stranger" were corrected and passed back today. The scores are posted on Powerschool.

Religion: Following Jesus thank-you note

Stay Warm!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/4

Welcome back to a new year!

Math: SMJ 117-119
SL 5.5

LA: PB 209-213