Classwork 12/21

Religion: Advent WB due Tuesday, January 3rd

Have a Merry Christmas!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/20

Religion: Advent WB pgs. 33-34
*The book will be due in its entirety after break!

SS: State poster- some students need to finish this tonight for homework.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

A message from Senora:


Hola Padres del Cuarto Grado -
Muchas gracias to OLG parent Sra. Williams and Grandparent, Sra. Gravenish for coming to talk to the grade 4 students about La Navidad en Puerto Rico. First-grader Kyle Williams' "abuelita" (grandma) is from this commonwealth to the USA. We learned that Christmas celebrations last all the way until the end of January ! Sra. Williams and Sra. Gravenish led us in español, singing Cascabeles (jingle-bells). :D.
Check out the colorful poster in "La Galería Española" outside the library.
Feliz Navidad and Nuevo Año 2012. Señora Temple

Classwork 12/19

No homework
We'll do today's and tomorrow's Advent WB page tomorrow in class.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/16

Math: Unit 4 Tests (and all Unit 4 work) are in Powerschool. Please check grades.

LA: Spelling tests have been graded and are in Powerschool. No homework.

SS: Finish collecting State Report Poster facts. We will have time to complete this in class Monday, but may not have access to resources necessary to find famous state pioneers, native american tribes, etc. Students are asked to gather all the information they'll need to complete their poster. They should have a good idea of what they still need.

Religion: Advent WB pgs. 28-32

Spanish: Blog assignment (not due until after Christmas break, but not a bad idea to finish it now!)

Thanks, Have a Great Weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/15

Math: Unit 4 Study Guides are due tomorrow
Test tomorrow!

Religion: Advent WB pg. 27
Hint: the first five words are: "No one is greater than . . ."

LA: Spelling test tomorrow

SS: SE states/capitals test tomorrow

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/14

Math : Unit 4 Study Guide
*Math Boxes will be corrected tomorrow! 190 points!*

LA: Study Spelling

SS: SE states and capitals test. See previous blog for state/capital names.

Religion: Advent WB Pg. 26

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/13

Math: SMJ 101-105
SL 4.10
Feel free to start correcting math boxes- we will check/score them Thursday!

LA: Study Spelling

SS: SE states and capitals test Friday. See earlier blog post for list of states/capitals

Spanish: Drawing for Friday (no Spanish tomorrow)

Thanks, See You Tonight,
Mr. Schmidt

SE States & Capitals

Here are the states/capitals to study for Friday's test:

Virginia - Richmond
West Virginia - Charleston
Kentucky - Frankfort
Tennessee - Nashville
Arkansas - Little Rock
Louisiana - Baton Rouge
Mississippi - Jackson
Alabama - Montgomery
Georgia - Atlanta
Florida - Tallahassee
South Carolina - Columbia
North Carolina - Raleigh

Classwork 12/12

Math: SMJ 98-100
SL 4.9

Religion: Advent WB pg. 24
*Book should be completed through pg. 24

SS: SE states and capitals test Friday
*Finish state research

Spanish: Drawing

All 4th grade choir concert tomorrow night at 7:00. Please send your student to our classroom at 6:45.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/9

Math: Decimal Review Packet
Test next Friday, 12/16

Religion: Advent WB pgs. 19-23

SS: SE states and capitals test next Friday, 12/16
*Start state research. Basic state profile information will give you a leg up, but we will also spend some time on Monday researching.

Spanish: Drawing (Muzzy)

Thanks, Have a Nice Weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/8

Math: 96-97
SL 4.8

LA: 185-186
Spelling test tomorrow!
*Several students have handwriting work missing. They must finish this late work tonight.*

SS: SE states and capitals test next Friday (12/16)

Religion: Advent WB pg. 18

Wearily Yours,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/7

Math: SMJ 93-95
SL 4.7

LA: PB 187-189
Study spelling

Religion: Advent WB 17
Planner pg. 11 (Looking up Bible verses)

Miscellaneous: I have sent home a permission slip/release form for my M.Ed. program. Please sign and return!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/6

Math: SMJ 90-92
SL 4.6

Religion: Advent WB 16

LA: PB 184 - Generalizations
Study Spelling
Handwriting 21-25

SS: Southeast states and capitals test 12/16

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/5

Math: SMJ 87-89
SL 4.5

LA: PB 177-180, 183

Religion: Advent WB pg. 15

SS: SE states and capitals test December 16th

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/2

Math: 85-86
SL 4.4

Religion: Advent WB pgs. 10-14

LA: Spelling and WS tests
Spelling is in Powerschool; WST will be graded and put in Powerschool by Monday

Thanks, have a nice weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/1

LA: PB 172-173
Study Spelling

Religion: Advent WB pg. 9

Coats, boots, hats, and gloves! Snowpants recommended!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/30

Math: SMJ 82-84
SL 4.3

LA: PB 166, 171
Study spelling words!

Religion: Absolutely Advent Pg. 8

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/29

Math: SMJ 78-81
SL 4.1 & 4.2

Religion: Absolutely Advent Pg. 7

LA: PB 164-165, 167-170
*Selection tests are in Powerschool*

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/28

LA: PB 110, 161-163

Math: No homework- we finished a packet in class today. We will start Unit 4 tomorrow (Decimals)

SS: Immigration Patterns

Religion: Absolutely Advent pgs. 3-6
*It is crucial that students keep this Advent book safe- it makes up the majority of their Q2 religion grade. Essentially, completing this book carefully is an automatic "A" in religion. Keep it safe! The work will be primarily completed in school, but there will be homework each weekend in the workbook.

Thanks, great to be back!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/18

Math: Unit 4 Pretest (completed in class)

LA: We read aloud our Thanksgiving Figures of Speech papers. They turned out very well. Thanks for all the hard work this week. Scores (and spelling test scores) are in Powerschool.

Music: Practice Christmas carols over break. We only have a couple weeks after we get back before the concert, so it's important that the students practice and memorize the songs beforehand. A sheet with all the songs/lyrics has gone home today.

Thanks, Happy Thanksgiving!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/17

Math: No homework, tests have been put in Poweschool

LA: Final draft of Thanksgiving figures of speech paper

Sorry for the late posting- the internet was down at school!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/16

Math: Unit 3 Tests will be graded and returned tomorrow

LA: Thanksgiving Paragraph- rough draft due tomorrow
*We will word process at school

Thanksgiving Packet- Sensory details page completed (30 words)

After writing their draft, students can list their two figures of speech they used in their rough draft in the space provided in the packet. This is for us to make sure they've included at least two figures of speech. Please email with questions.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/15

Math: Unit 3 Test tomorrow!
*Unit 3 Study Guide due tomorrow*

LA: LA packet due tomorrow
Handwriting pgs. 19-20
Study Spelling

Last day to buy IntaJuice- $2

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/14

Math: Unit 3 Study Guide
*Math Box corrections tomorrow!*

LA: Adjectives/Details pages of packet (pgs. 1-2)

IntaJuice this week- $2
Razzalade and Luscious Lemon

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/11

Math: Unit 3 Sample Test (due Monday!)
Math Boxes 3.1-3.12 (checked Monday!)

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/10

Math: SMJ 74-76
SL 3.11

LA: Readers (Completed in class)
Study Spelling

Spanish: Pg. 65

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/9

Math: SMJ 71-72
SL 3.10

LA: PB 155-157
*Study Spelling

SS: Picturing the Continents

Science: Bring a lid for Mrs. Jaax

Miscellaneous:
Spanish pg. 65

**We neglected to collect money for electric box materials. The materials are $4.50 a student. I SWEAR this is the last check you'll have to write for a long time. Sorry that everything (both field trips, materials fee) fell into a three week span. That doesn't usually happen. Mea culpa!**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/8

Math: SMJ 69-70
SL 3.9

LA: PB 149-154
Handwriting 17-18

Science: Bring a lid for Mrs. Jaax

Spanish: WB pg. 54

Music: Practice Christmas songs on recorder

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/7

Math: SMJ 66-68
SL 3.8

LA: PB 146-148, 110
Handwriting pgs. 14-16

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/4

Math: SMJ 64-65
SL 3.7

Science: Bring a lid by next Thursday

LA: Spelling and WS tests have gone home!

Spanish: Pg. 54

Thanksgiving items have been assigned. Perishable items should come in as close to the November 17th due date as possible. All other items can come in at your earliest convenience. Thanks!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/3

Math: SMJ 174-175, 63
SL 3.6

LA: PB 140-142

Thanks to Mr. Molldrem, Mr. Jennings, Mrs. Demuth, Mrs. Kouchoukos, Mrs. Demuth, and Mr. Harvey for their help with electric box assembly today! It went smoothly. Fresh batteries will be passed out tomorrow, and students will bring their boxes home tomorrow night for you to see!

See you tonight at conferences,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/2

LA: PB 134-135, 137-139

Science: Electric Box. Must be decorated and labeled with questions and answers for tomorrow. We will complete the boxes with buzzers and batteries tomorrow afternoon.

El Mercado was a big success- thanks to Mrs. Gengler, Mrs. Glass, Mrs. Schliesman, Ms. Brandenburg, and Mrs. Miller for their help today! Muchas gracias!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/1

Math: SMJ 61-62
SL 3.5

LA: PB 136
Handwriting Pgs. 10-13
*Selection tests have been graded*

Science: Electric Boxes due Thursday!

Field trip to El Mercado tomorrow!

Report cards have gone home. Please sign and return the folder at your earliest convenience.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/31

Math: SMJ 60
SL 3.4
*Mathfacts completed to Subtraction 6/7 level

LA: PB 110, 131-133
*Spelling words have gone home

SS: Challenge Sheet (Mrs. Jaax)

Science: Electric Boxes due Thursday- decoration and questions/answers. We will complete the boxes in class on Thursday.
Remember:
-The lid must open
-The Questions/Answers must be spaced apart (at least 2 cm)
-You cannot use metallic wrapping paper
*These can be handed in any time between now and Thursday

Happy Halloween!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/28

SS: Practice SE states and capitals

Science: Electric Box topics have been assigned- please start drafting questions. We will assemble boxes Thursday.

Misc:
El Mercado Field trip on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd.
$12 - Students must also select a lunch from the menu provided. Please circle their choice and put their name at the top.

Our Halloween party, although apparently on the wrong day, was a big success! Thanks to the parents that pitched in and made this one of the most memorable parties yet!

Have a great weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/27

Math: SMJ 59
SL 3.3

LA: PB 116, 118-119
*Spelling, Weekly Skills, and DLP tests tomorrow!*

SS: Map Packet

Science: Electric Box topic draft tomorrow

Music: Practice "Quiet Moments" and "Jingle Bells"

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Halloween party tomorrow- students are allowed to change into their costume before the party, but they certainly don't have to. We've had a great week, and a party is the perfect way to end it! Please email with questions.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/26

Math: SMJ 57
SL 3.2
Factor Packet

LA: PB 114-115, 117, 120

Music: Practice "Quiet Moments" and "Jingle Bells" on recorder

Science: Think about Electric Box topic. We'll have a topic draft tomorrow or Friday

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/25

Math: Multiplication Timed Test tomorrow- practice those facts tonight!

LA: No homework

Music: Practice two songs

Our field trip to the Bakken/Pavek museum went very well today. Thanks to our parent volunteers that helped out today!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/24

Math: SMJ 53-55
SL 3.1

LA: PB 110-113
*Journey essays must be completed by tomorrow*

Field trip tomorrow- every student needs to pack a cold lunch!

Start brainstorming ideas for your electric box- we'll confirm topics tomorrow, and students can work on the boxes tomorrow night and Wednesday night. We will assemble boxes Thursday.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/19

Math: Unit 2 Test
*Math Boxes, Study Guide, and Test scores are in Powerschool*

LA: Drafting of Journey papers
*Will be graded and put in Q1 grades next week*

Religion: Venture

Misc:
Permission slips for Bakken/Pavek due Monday!

Thanks, have a nice MEA break!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/18

Math: Unit 2 Study Guide
*Unit 2 test tomorrow!*

SS: NE states and capitals tests are in Powerschool

Miscellaneous:
*Bakken/Pavek field trip permission slips have gone home. Our field trip will be next Tuesday from 10:00 - 2:00. Students must pack a cold lunch!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/17

Math: Correct Unit 2 Math Boxes
*Unit 2 Study Guide*

SS: NE states and capitals test tomorrow

Religion: Ch. 3 terms

**We finally turned the lights out! Ask your child!**

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/14

Math: SMJ 45-51
SL 2.8 & 2.9
Math Boxes will be corrected Tuesday, 10/18
Test on Wednesday, 10/19

LA: Spelling tests have gone home- no homework
*We will finalize our Journey stories next week

SS: South America Coordinate Points packet
*Northeast States and Capitals test Tuesday, 10/18
---> Students MUST know where the states are located on a map

Religion: Ch. 2 quizes have been graded and put in Powerschool

Have a great weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/12

Math: SMJ 42-44
SL 2.7

LA: Journeys Story Rough Draft
Paragraphs 1-2 are about the journey
Paragraph 3 is about how YOUR journey relates to a journey from our first theme

Religion: Chapter 2 vocabulary

Spanish: Flashcards from pgs. 21 & 23 in workbook

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/11

Math: Cookie Math Results
Students must find Min., Max., Range, Mode, Median, and Mean for each set of data

LA: Journey Story Senses Chart
*Students need to find 20 things to write down. They must have at least ONE item for each sense, but they can be heavy on the sight/sound/touch if they need to. Taste and smell can be tricky!
Handwriting pgs. 6-9
**STUDY SPELLING**

Science: Electric Circuits
*Completed in class

Spanish: Make flashcards of pages 21 & 23

Miscellaneous:
*Spirit shop is Friday*

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This was our most challenging day as a class so far. We had a difficult time walking back from Mass this morning, so we practiced our walk to and from Mass, as well as our Mass behavior.

We also had an incident in the lunch room- many students made very poor choices which lead to a discussion with Mrs. Nikrad. We then wrote apology letters and discussed appropriate lunchroom behavior. I hope students take responsibility for their actions.

Please discuss with your child tonight.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/11

Math: Cookie Math Day 2

LA: PB 85-89
*Spelling lists have (hopefully) gone home. 30 words this week.

SS: Geo Challenge NE

Last day of IntaJuice tomorrow!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/10

Math: Cookie Math!
No homework, and for the next two days all math work will be done in class. Unless, of course, they cannot handle the excitement of working with cookies during math class. So far, so good.

LA: PB 77-80
*Students are asked tonight to think of a journey they have taken. They will be writing about this journey, as well as comparing it to one of the journeys from our first LA unit. There will be a writing assignment, and it will be put in their first quarter grades.

SS: Columbus Puzzles

Religion: New terms: Peace & Beatitudes
*All new terms are to be logged in the students' religion terms packets, found in their religion folders. Odds are they finished this in class today.

Misc.:
*IntaJuice sales are tomorrow and Wednesday. Applelicious and Luscious Lemon. $2, to be served on Friday

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/7

Math: SMJ 40-41
SL 2.6

LA: WST and Spelling tests are graded and in Powerschool

Religion: The Rosary was a great success today. Thanks for supporting your child's Catholic faith!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/6

LA: PB 71-72

SS: Bullying TFK
*We had an earnest conversation about bullying in our schools. Talk to your children about it!*

Religion: Practice Rosary prayers!
*We have the Living Rosary celebration tomorrow at 9:00

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/5

Math: SMJ 38-39
SL 2.5

LA: PB 68-69
*Study Spelling*

Religion: Study Rosary Prayers

Miscellaneous:
*V.E.A.P. Drive- please bring in non-perishable food items!

**For meeting our Marathon goal, tomorrow is a pajama day! Students may be out of uniform. We are now past September, so shorts are no longer allowed. Students can bring a small stuffed animal, and we will watch a movie in the afternoon. Way to go!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/4

Math: SMJ 37
SL 2.4
*Number the Stars/Millions of Years Ago WS
---> The SL and the WS should be stapled together and handed in tomorrow morning

LA: PB 64-67, 70
Handwriting pgs. 70-71

Religion: Practice Rosary Prayers

**We only had TWO donations to V.E.A.P. today- let's get 100% class participation, and do our share to help the less fortunate.**

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 10/3

Math: SMJ 33-35
SL 2.3

LA: PB 62-63

Religion: Practice Rosary Prayers
*All-School Rosary Service this Friday!

Miscellaneous:
*V.E.A.P. teams have been assigned. The food shelves are at an all-time low for donations, so they desperately need our non-perishable food items.*

Students today had the individual choice of homework completion time or a 20 minute recess . . . see the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment for more info.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/30

Math: SMJ 30-31
SL 2.2

LA: WST and Spelling tests today- will be graded and handed back Monday.

Miscellaneous:
*We have reached our class Marathon goal! Thanks to all that participated!*

**V.E.A.P. starts next week- please bring in non-perishable food items**

***NUD Monday***

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/29

Math: SMJ 28-29
SL 2.1

LA: PB 55-58
WST and Spelling tests tomorrow!

SS: How Many Monarchs TFK (Time for Kids)

Miscellaneous:

*We are VERY close to our Marathon fundraising goal. If every student brought in $12, we'd get there. I am also ok with one student bringing in $300. That would work too.

**NUD tomorrow**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/28

Math: No homework
Tests have been scored and returned

LA: PB 49-54

SS: A Map Grid (Louisiana)

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/27

Math: Unit 1 test today
*Handed back tomorrow

LA: PB 46-48

SS: Vermont Crossword

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/26

Math: Study Guide #1
Study Guide #2
Unit 1 math test tomorrow!

LA: Study Spelling
*Handwriting pgs. 2, 4, 5

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/23

Math: Check Unit 1 Math Boxes
Parents please sign study guide

LA: Spelling and WST
*Scores will be put in and tests will be handed back Monday

SS: Mummy/Pyramid of Giza TFK

Religion: Saints WF

Miscellaneous:

*Please keep those Marathon donations coming! We just reached half our classroom goal!

*NUD on Monday

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Message from Senora Temple

Hola Padres ~
Please check my webpage for extra crédito activities. Your student will enjoy learning more about the Spanish-speaking world in lots of engaging and exciting ways. Also, my weekly newsletter will update you on homework and our learning... Gracias ~ Señora Temple

Classwork 9/22

Math: Unit 1 Study Guide *Signed by Parent*
*Check math boxes!

LA: PB 39
WST and Spelling test tomorrow

SS: Geo Challenge 2B (Pg. 9 of workbook)

Science: Breaking the Force (completed in class)

Miscellaneous:

NUD next Monday!

There are still opportunities to help out in our classroom this year. Please see the email sent out yesterday for more information. Please direct emails to myself, Mrs. Genger, or Mrs. Kouchoukos. Thanks!

Mr. Schmidt

**READING MAP ASSESSMENT TOMORROW!**

Classwork 9/21

Math: SMJ 21-26
SL 1.8
Morning Work- ; ____ variable worksheet

LA: PB 37-38
*Study Spelling

Spanish: Pg. 14

**Marathon $$$! The great states of Indiana and Illinois are looking a little sparse right now! Please bring in those donations!**

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/20

LA: PB 34-35, 40

SS: Maine Crossword

Math: MAP Assessment

Miscellaneous:
*Students must finish their season plate tonight

*We are still looking to meet our goal in Marathon, and we have quite a ways to go still! We are all looking to do our "Fair Share"!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/19

Math: SMJ 17-20
SL 7.1

LA: PB 31-33
Spelling pretests were put in mailboxes- hopefully they've come home!

SS: Alabama WF - Find 10 words

Science: Magnets: Sticks/Doesn't Stick
*Completed in class

Miscellaneous:

Picture Day tomorrow- No Uniform Day for students, but please still adhere to the basic uniform policy rules.
MAP Assessment tomorrow. Get a good night's sleep and be sure to eat breakfast.
*Thanks to all our parents for coming and signing up to help us out this year at a parent coffee. Thanks to our room moms, Mrs. G. and Mrs. K for all their help setting up!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/16

Math: SMJ 14-16
SL 1.6
We made inscribed squares with our compasses.

LA: WST and Spelling tests are in Powerschool and have been sent home.

Miscellaneous:
*Parent Coffee- Monday, September 19th, 8:45 to 9:45. Please come and volunteer to help out in our classroom.

*Picture Day - Tuesday, September 20th. No Uniform Day.

Thanks, we had a great day today!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/15

Math: SMJ 12, 13
SL 1.5

LA: PB 17-23
Spelling and Weekly Skills tests tomorrow!

SS: Globe Line Packet

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/14

Math: SMJ 9-11
SL 1.4

PB: 16
*Study Spelling

Religion: We finished chapter one of our We Believe textbook. We took a group quiz, and aced it!

Miscellaneous:
*Parent Coffee - 9/19
*Picture Day - 9/20 (this is a NUD day)

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/13

Math: SMJ 6-8
Study Link 1.3

LA: PB 14-15
*Selection Tests have been put in Powerschool*

I hope to see you at P.I. night tonight!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/12

Math: SMJ 4,5
Study Link 1.2

LA: PB 10-13

Thanks, I hope to see you at P.I. night tomorrow!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/9

LA: PB 2, 4-7

SS: TFK- Hurricane Irene

Miscellaneous:
*Our parent coffee will be Monday, September 19th from 8:45 to 9:45. There are many ways to volunteer and help us out- please come and help us out!

Thanks, we had a very successful first week!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 6/8

**Students are asked to please bring a bag to school to take home all desk materials.**

Two days left!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 6/7

SS: Four pages completed and cut out for circle books. We will assemble the books tomorrow- this will be the final score on their SS grades.

Thanks, stay cool!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 6/6

Science: Life Science Unit 1 test tomorrow
Study guide due tomorrow

Religion: 4th Grade Religion Terms due tomorrow

Math: Unit 10 quiz is in Powerschool

LA: Skit presentations will be Wednesday

SS: Colored state map due tomorrow for circle books

Thanks, four days left!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 6/3

Math: Review WS
Quiz on Monday

Science: Unit 1 Review packet
Test on Tuesday

LA: We will continue to work on skits- performances Tuesday and Wednesday

Have a great weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

If you find that 4th quarter report card isn't quite up to snuff, sign up for summer tutoring! There are still plenty of times available. Please contact me if interested.

Classwork 6/2

Math: +/- number addition/subtraction quiz on Monday

Science: Life science test on Tuesday. I told the class Monday, but I want an extra review day.

LA: Acting troupes have been drawn- students will pick scenes to act out tomorrow and start their planning

V.E.A.P. totals look much stronger today, but more can certainly be done! Send in all those non-perishable food items taking up space in your cupboards!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Tutoring times still available- contact me if interested. A great way to stay sharp for 5th grade!

Classwork 6/1

V.E.A.P.!

Sadly, we only had two donations today for V.E.A.P. (thank you Claire!).
The students only homework tonight is to raid the pantry (with parent's permission) and bring some non-perishable food items, grocery bags/reusable tote bags/baby wipes/diapers, toothpaste, laundry detergent, sanitary wipes . . .

EVERYONE can bring in a spare can of beans. I am looking for 100% class participation in this worthy cause. Team with the most items brought in gets to skip 5th grade (pending Mrs. Trenary approval)!

Only seven short days left of school!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/31

LA: Expert quiz tomorrow
Students have study guides with all the information that could possibly be on the test tomorrow.

V.E.A.P. teams have been assigned- ask your student about their role in our food drive!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/27

Math: No homework over the weekend. Our test will be next Thursday, June 2nd.

LA: Expert reports are nearly finished- we only have three people left to go on Tuesday. We will have an Expert quiz on Wednesday.

SS: Physical Map of the U.S. packet

Thanks, have a great weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Please contact me if interested in a little summer tutoring! A great way to stay sharp for 5th grade. Flexible hours/meeting locations.

Classwork 5/26

Math: +/- addition/subtraction packet

LA: Expert papers are due tomorrow. Several students have already presented their papers. We will complete all the presentations tomorrow.
*Spelling test tomorrow*

Student council elections are tomorrow. We will have the opportunity to hear the candidates speak tomorrow morning, and then we will vote.

Stay sharp with summer tutoring with Mr. Schmidt! I have a very flexible schedule and plenty of time still available. I can tutor any student grade K-8, so sign up all your current OLGers! Please contact if interested.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/25

Math: SMJ 283-285
SL 10.6
*Math Boxes will be corrected tomorrow*

LA: Expert papers final draft due tomorrow

Science: Life Science Lesson 4: Animal Classifications

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/24

A message from Senora Temple:

Hola Gr 4 parents -
Spanish gr. 4 assessment is Friday, May 27. Please have them do to study guide at the back of their workbook for Wednesday. We will go over it Wednesday in class and I will have an answer key on my webpage.
Muchas gracias... Sra. Temple

Math: No homework

LA: 6 paragraph expert draft read and signed by parent!
PB 237-240

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/23

Math: SMJ 281-282
SL 10.5

LA: Write Introductory paragraph for Expert paper
At this point:
Students should have four body paragraphs free of spelling and grammar errrors
Students (as of tomorrow) should have a draft of their introductory paragraph. We are going to look at these and compare what works and what doesn't. Use the guide sheet I have provided tonight for help.

Tomorrow we will write conclusions. We will work to word process final drafts Wednesday or Thursday.

SS: 50 States and Capitals tests should be in Powerschool this afternoon.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/20

Math: No homework

LA: Correct Expert body paragraphs.

SS: 50 STATES AND CAPITALS TEST ON MONDAY! Students MUST know where the states are located!

Carnival tonight!

Have a nice weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

**Keep those skills sharp over the summer with a tutoring session!**
Flexible hours/flexible meeting location
Please email me if interested

Classwork 5/18

Math: SMJ 279-280
SL 10.4

LA: PB 232-234

SS: 50 States and Capitals test next Monday. Students must know where the states are located.

Religion: Continued coverage of the 8th Commandment

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/18

Math: SMJ 278
SL 10.3

LA: PB 231
*I am proofreading Expert body paragraph drafts. We will continue editing tomorrow.*

Religion: Introduced the 8th Commandment: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

SS: 50 states and capitals test next Monday! Students MUST know the state locations!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/17

Math: SMJ 277
SL 10.2

LA: Selection Test- Skylark
PB 225-230
Handwriting: Joshua 1:7-9 (in cursive)

Expert Paper: Four rough draft body paragraphs word processed!

Thanks, enjoy the beautiful evening!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/16

Math: SMJ 275
SL 10.1

LA: PB 222-224

SS: West Region Grid - Leadville & Disneyland (done at school)
*50 States and Capitals test next Monday, May 23rd!*

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/13

*Sorry I didn't post yesterday- Blogger was malfunctioning*

LA: All four body paragraphs should be completed for Monday. Be sure to check for a good topic sentence. These are ROUGH drafts.

Our field trip to the MIA was a great success today, thanks to Mrs. Will and Mrs. Paltzer-Fleming. Thanks for your help!

Have a great opening weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/11

Math: Unit 8 test today- scores will be posted tomorrow after school.

LA: Expert Report note taking: 4 notes on 4 questions= 16 total notecards MINIMUM
Due tomorrow

Science: Lesson 3: Classifying Plants

SS: GeoPolitical California Map

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

**Carnival tickets have gone home. There is a detailed informational sheet included. If you have additional questions, please email me.**

Classwork 5/10

Math: Unit 8 Test tomorrow
There are TWO review packets due tomorrow!

LA: PB 186, 210-215
Handwriting Pgs. 80-81

**IntaJuice $$$ due tomorrow**

**$1 Carnival donation due this week!**

**Field Trip forms due Thursday!**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/9

Math: Unit 8 Review
*Unit 8 Math Box corrections tomorrow!*

LA: PB 207-209
*Spelling and WST Friday*

**Field trip to the MIA Friday. $4.**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/6

Math SMJ 245-246
SL 8.8
*Test next Wednesday*

LA: Bring all Expert materials Monday. We should have Expert papers finished by next Friday.

SS: TFK United Kingdom

Spanish: Three new facts on pais (country)

Thanks, have a good weekend and have a happy Mother's Day!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/5

Math: Area of a triangle
SMJ 240-244
SL 8.7

LA: Expert Notes
Students are asked to complete at least one note in each section of their Expert folder.

Spanish: Bring in visuals of your "pais"

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/4

Math: SMJ 236-239
SL 8.6

LA: Bring Expert materials to school

SS: Western States test tomorrow!

Miscellaneous:
*Donation flyers for Carnival have gone home. Please read through them carefully, and email with questions!*

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/3

Math: Perimeter/Area review packet

LA: PB 190-194
Handwriting: Psalm 150

SS: West State test on Thursday

Please come to my room tonight at 6:45 for the concert. The concert begins at 7:00.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 5/2

Math: SMJ 232-235
SL 8.5

LA: PB 186-189
*Bring EXPERT materials tomorrow for note taking!*

SS: West States/Capitals test Thursday, 5/2
Students MUST know where the states are located!

Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/29

Math: SMJ 229-231
SL 8.4

LA: Spelling tests are in Poweschool

Religion: Conversion of Saul
*Color picture
**Write Bible verses (all from Acts) listed on front of poster on the blank back side of poster. Additional paper can be used if necessary

SS: Space Shuttle TFK packet

Have a nice weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/28

LA: 4 Good ?'s --> signed by adult
*We will turn these into our topic sentences for our Expert papers, so it is important that they are solid questions that require research and note taking to answer.

Bad Example: What is the capacity of Target Field?

Good Example: What are the features of Target Field?

**Also study spelling!**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/27

Math: SMJ 227-228
SL 8.3
*Area and Perimeter at Home WS*

LA: We wrote questions for our Expert topic sentences- tomorrow we will narrow down to our four main topic sentences for our body paragraphs.

SS: West region map: Lolo Pass/Yellowstone N.P.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/26

Math: SMJ 226
SL 8.2

LA: Expert materials needed for tomorrow!

SS: We have started our regions of the West grid

Religion: We have introduced the 7th Commandment. Ask your student to show you our actions for Commandments 1-7!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/25

Math: SMJ 223
SL 8.1

Science: Life Science Lesson #2
Why is a Classification System Important to Scientists?

LA: Spelling tests have gone home. Study for Friday!

ARC bags have gone home- please fill with clean, gently-used clothing and return to school. We will "stuff the truck" with donations on Friday. We have a prize lined up for 100% class participation. Please email with questions.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/20

LA: Continue researching Expert topic

Math: Unit 9 test is in Powerschool

Religion: Lenten Journal due Monday

Spanish: Pg. 173 draw/color insects

Have a great Easter Weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/19

Math: Study Guide Unit 9 due tomorrow
Unit 9 test tomorrow

Religion: Lenten Journal 13 & 14

SS: Iowa Road Map Packet
*I know what you're thinking, and yes, it has been proven that there ARE indeed roads in Iowa. Who knew?

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/18

Math: Unit 9 Study Guide

Religion: Lenten Journal stations 11 & 12

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/15

Math: SMJ 267-273
SL 9.8 & 9.9
*Math Box correction Monday*

LA: Pourquoi Tale rough draft
*Expert paper topics have been decided. Please help your student gather resources for note taking next week.*

Lenten Journal #10

Please email with questions!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/14

Religion: Lenten Journal #9

LA: Pourquoi Tale graphic organizer
*Spelling test tomorrow*

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/13

Math: SMJ 263-266
SL 9.7

SS: South America Coordinates Packet

Religion: Lenten Journal #8

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/12

Math: SMJ 262
SL 9.6
Riddle Review WS

LA: PB 173-178
Handwriting pgs. 77-79

Thanks!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/11

Math: SMJ 260
SL 9.5

LA: PB 170; 172

SS: West Region Geography Challenge

Religion: Lenten Journal #7

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/8

Math: No homework

LA: No homework. Spelling tests are in Powerschool.
*Our debate today was a great success. The results:

By a vote of 15-14, students voted that fourth grade SHOULD have letter grades.

By a vote of 18-11, students voted that fourth graders SHOULD NOT have cell phones.

By a vote of 20-9, students voted that video games do more HARM than good.

I was proud of the hard work the class put in this week. It was definitely a fun, eye-opening experience.

Science: Lesson 1 was done in class, students that need to finish will do so on Monday.

Religion: Religion "Top Ten" posters will be finished Monday.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

PS- Book orders are due Monday
*Conference signups are going on now. Contact the office to set up a time!*

Classwork 4/7

Math: SMJ 256-257, 259
SL 9.4

LA: PB 163-165
Spelling test and Debate tomorrow!

Religion: Lenten Journal #6

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/6

Math: SMJ 255
SL 9.3

Religion: Lenten Journal #5
Reconciliation went very well today.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/5

Math: SMJ 252-254
SL 9.2

LA: PB 159-163
Handwriting book should be completed through Pg. 77

Religion Journal #4

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 4/4

Math: SMJ 248-251
SL 9.1

LA: PB 153-156

Religion: Lenten Journal #3

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/25

NO HOMEWORK! SEE YOU IN 10 DAYS!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/24

Math: Concept review packet- any 3 pages.

LA: Study spelling
*Book reports due tomorrow*

Thanks, spring break is almost here!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/23

Math: Unit 7 Test
Graded and in Powerschool

LA: Book Report due 3/25
*Study Spelling

SS: Global Lines packet

Lousy weather! Drive safe!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/21

Math: Unit 7 Pretest packet
*Test Wednesday*

LA: PB 102; 138-140
Book Reports due Friday

Religion: Venture Bible Verses WS

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/18

Math: No homework. We will finish math box corrections on Monday.

LA: March book report due next Friday, 3/25

Have a good weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/17

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Math: Correct ALL Unit 7 math boxes. We will correct them tomorrow.
We have moved our math test to next Tuesday.

LA: Study for spelling test

SS: Midwest region test tomorrow

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/16

Math: SMJ 213-216
SL 7.12

LA: PB 133-135 Pronouns
*Several students have not handed in their poetry packets. I will post scores in Powerschool today.

SS: Midwest review/crosswords due tomorrow
Southwest states/map features packet due tomorrow

*Contrary to popular student belief, tomorrow IS a uniform day. Students may use NUD passes, but the rest of us will be in uniform. Lucky us, our uniforms are GREEN.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/15

Math: SMJ 211-212
SL 7.11

LA: PB 126-130
Handwriting 68-70

Religion: Lenten Journal- Lenten Promise

Spanish: Test tomorrow
*Use pg. 146 flashcards to study

SS: Midwest states review due Thursday; test Friday

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/14

Math: SMJ 208-210
SL 7.10

LA: PB 123-125; 102

SS: Region Test Friday
2 crosswords due Thursday
Bring review Thursday

Spanish: Test Wednesday

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/11

Math: Tangram exercise. No homework

LA: Poetry presentations
Limericks. We'll finish our poetry packets next week

Spanish: Due to technical difficulties, our Spanish test has been moved to next Wednesday

SS: Monday- Midwest states and capitals test
Friday - Chapter 8/9 Midwest test

Thanks, have a good weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/10

Math: SMJ 205-207
SL 7.9

LA: Study spelling
*Memorize Poem*

Spanish: Test tomorrow

SS: Chicago O'Hare Airport crossword
Review packet due for Strantz

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/9

Math: SMJ 203-204
SL 7.8

LA: PB 106-107, 110-111

Religion: Lenten Journal cover art

Spanish test on Friday.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/8

Math: SMJ 201-201
SL 7.7

LA: PB 102-105, 109
Handwriting 66-67

Spanish test on Friday

Intajuice money due tomorrow- $2.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/7

Math: We learned about equivalent fractions today. We will continue with this same thread tomorrow.
SMJ 200
SL 7.6

LA: Study Spelling
*We are reciting poems on Friday. Practice a little each day. Students that have not yet done so need to show me their poem for approval. These will be scored and put into Q3 grades.

Spanish: Memorize Padre Nuestro
WB pgs. 160-161
Test Friday

**Intajuice this week. $2 by Wednesday.**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/4

Math: SMJ 198-199
SL 7.5

LA: Final copy of Acrostic and Alphabet poems due Monday

Spanish: Test Friday (3/11)
*Memorize Padre Nuestro for test

Miscellaneous:
*Sole Searching shoe drive starts next week. Students can bring in gently used shoes to donate. Our goal is 60 pairs of shoes.

Thanks, have a great weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/2

Math: SMJ 192-193
SL 7.3

LA: PB 75-78, 80-81

Science: Test tomorrow!

Religion: We introduced the 6th Commandment.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 3/1

Math: SMJ 189-191
SL 7.2

LA: We wrote Braille messages today. No homework. Tomorrow we will start our poetry unit.

Science: Test Thursday.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

2/28

Math: SMJ 185-188
SL 7.1

LA: PB 69-72
*Book Reports due Friday

Science: Test March 3rd!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/25

Math: Tests will be graded and put in Powerschool over the weekend. Tests will be redistributed Monday. No homework.

LA: Spelling and WST are in Powerschool.
Book reports due next Friday, 3/4

Religion: We discussed the Second Vatican Council and the changes that overtook the Catholic church in the early 1960's. Students are asked to speak with an older Catholic family member, and ask what their favorite change was or what they miss about the way Catholic Mass was when they were growing up.

Science: Final exam next Thursday with Ms. Strantz. Students should definitely look over their study guides over the weekend. A little bit every day helps!

Pennies for Patients is off to a slow start in our classroom- only four students have donated! We need donations big and small to meet our $300 goal! I am looking for 100% participation in this month's service project! Please email with questions.

Have a great weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/24

Math: SMJ 164-165
SL 6.9
Angles/Coordinate Points Study Guide

LA: PB 60-61
*Spelling/WS tests tomorrow*
**Book reports due 3/4**

Spanish: Pg. 84 (use a computer)

Science: Test 3/3/11
Study guides are out

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/23

Math: SMJ 160-163
SL 6.8
Coordinate Points Packet

Test on Friday!

LA: PB 56-58, 62

Science: Test next Thursday, March 3rd.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/22

Math: SMJ 157-159
SL 6.7
*Quiz on Friday

LA: PB 53-56

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/17

Math: SMJ 155-156
SL 6.6

LA: Study Spelling

Spanish: Make flashcards from workbook page 152

Thanks, have a great night!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/16

Math: Activity Packet~ Students can complete any 4 pages for homework

LA: PB 48-50
*Study Spelling

SS: States and Capitals test on the Midwest states tomorrow

Spanish: Make 19 flashcards from pg. 152 of workbook (due Friday)

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/11

Math: Today we completed our Mid-Year math assessment. It is a test (not graded) that covers all the math lessons from the first half of the year. Watch for results next week.

LA: WST and spelling tests are in Powerschool

*Students are asked to bring in some sort of container to hold Valentine's for our party on Monday. Students are not required to pass out Valentine's, but if they do, they must give one to everyone in the class. I have provided each student with a class list so they can check off names as they go. Please email with questions.

Thanks, have a nice weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/10

Math: Tests have been graded and are in Powerschool

LA: Study Spelling

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/9

Math: Unit 6 Long Division Study Guide
*Quest (Quiz/Test) tomorrow!

LA: Study spelling

Religion: We have almost finished our work on the fourth Commandment. Ask your student to show you the trick we have to remember the Commandments we have learned.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

*Yearbook forms are due Friday!

Classwork 2/8

Math: Long Division packet
*Quiz on Thursday

LA: Selection tests have been graded and are in Powerschool
PB 26-30
Handwriting pgs. 1-61

Religion: 4th Grade Key Religion Vocabulary Ch. 1-15

Miscellaneous:
*INTAJUICE sales end tomorrow- $2 for Fruit Flirtation or Love Potion #9

*Boots are for snow, not for the classroom! Please remember to bring shoes to change into when you get to school. I am now giving lunch detentions for THREE uniform infractions. The days of calling home for shoes are over- no complete uniform at 8:30 = one strike.

On that note, several students told me today that they didn't bring snowpants or boots because there was no way we were going outside for recess. BAD IDEA! Students should have boots and snowpants at school every day for the next two months, just in case.

*Yearbook money is due this Friday. EVERY student must have their OWN form. Yearbooks cost $13. I have extra forms if needed.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Remember: Get your z's, take your c's, AVOID DISEASE!

Classwork 2/7/11

Math: Long Division 3.3/3.4 WS
*Quiz on Thursday!

LA: PB 23-25

Thanks!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/4

Math: No homework
Math test on long division next Friday 2/11

LA: Spelling and WST- grades will be posted on Powerschool ASAP.

We had a great Catholic Schools Week! Our whole class had great participation every day. Thanks for all your help and patience this week.

*Yearbook orders are due by next Friday, 2/11

Have a great weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/3

Math: Division Drill/Remainder Riddle WS
*We are focusing exclusively on long division for the next week. Unit 6 is broken into two parts, and our quest (quiz/test) for long division will be next Wednesday. We will then finish the rest of Unit 6.

LA: Study Spelling. I have challenged the students to score 540/540 combined on their spelling test tomorrow. If everyone gets a perfect score they will have a reward. Study up!

Science: We are switching with Ms. Strantz now- there is a packet for them to complete for tomorrow.

*Tomorrow is Clash Day for CSW. We will also have the teacher raffle.*

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/2

Math: SMJ 148-150
SL 6.4

LA: PB 10-11

*Vocations and Jersey Day tomorrow (we are all on God's team)!*

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/1

LA: PB 6-9

*Hat day tomorrow (after Mass)!*

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/31

Math: SMJ 144-147
SL 6.3

LA: PB 1-5 (We have started our 2nd PB; the old practice book can be recycled)

Tomorrow is color day- our grade is blue. No hair dyes or hats, please!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/28

Math: Long division worksheet (sundae/butterflies)
*Long division is a concept that may take students several sessions of work to figure out. Please offer assistance when necessary as we get our legs under us. I think maybe one or two students REALLY understand how to do it after two days of work. It will take a while, but we will get there.

LA: No homework

SS: Study midwest states flashcards

Miscellaneous:
Sign report card and return on Monday

Catholic Schools Week next week. Monday is pajama day!

Please email with questions/concerns/inquiries about my availability to housesit your vacation home . . .

Have a nice weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/27

Math: No homework. We started long division today, and I'm giving everyone's brain the night off.

LA: Study Spelling

SS: Midwest states flashcards for Ms. Strantz due tomorrow

I still have a few students that have not handed in the notebook and colored pencils for Ghana. Please try to get that in by tomorrow.

There are a few students missing field trip forms for the trip to the Imax theater next week. Please get those in too.

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/26

Math: SMJ 141-143
SL 6.2

LA: PB 271-273

*Permission slip for student day next Monday due!*

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/25

Math: SMJ 137-140
SL 6.1

LA: PB 261-264, 267-268
Handwriting Pgs. 55-57

Spanish: Color pgs. 127 & 129 in workbook
*flashcards should be completed for class tomorrow

Miscellaneous:

Ghana notebooks and colored pencils should be handed in tomorrow

Permission trips for our Catholic Schools Week student day trip to the Imax theater have gone home. Please return as soon as possible.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/21

Math: All math scores are finalized- please check Powerschool.

LA: No homework- check grades in Powerschool.

Spanish: We started coloring pgs. 127 & 129 of La Selva Tropical in our workbooks; students will have more time to finish this on Tuesday (but it's never a bad idea to work ahead).

Miscellaneous:

PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FROM MRS. MAY ABOUT THE GOLDEN FOLDER! Email me if you have questions.

*Our class picture is next Thursday, and all team photos will take place on Thursday/Friday. There is still time to bring in picture forms. Please let me know if you need another copy.

*Report cards for Q2 go home next Friday.

*Classroom materials for Ghana: students are asked to bring in a new notebook and a pack of new colored pencils to donate. We will be writing messages to the African students on the first page of the notebooks before we send them. Ideally, these come in Tuesday so we can finish our writing as soon as possible.

Have a great weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/20

Math: Unit 5 Test is in Powerschool
No homework

LA: Study Spelling

Spanish: Pgs. 123 & 125 of workbook

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/19

Math: Unit 5 Study Guide due tomorrow before the test

LA: PB 252-254
Handwriting 51-54

Spanish:
Color pages 123 & 125

Miscellaneous:
Our class did a great job leading Mass this morning! Thanks to the parents that came and supported us!

Inside recess is a certainty this week- many students brought in games and recess went much smoother because of it. Don't be afraid to bring in your favorite game for tomorrow and Friday.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/18

Math: Unit 5 Study Guide
*Math Boxes will be corrected tomorrow

MATH UNIT 5 TEST THURSDAY!

LA: PB 246-251, 210
Spelling words have gone home

Miscellaneous: With a week full of inside recesses, I have asked the students to bring in a game to supplement our supply. If you student decides to bring a game in, we can keep it all week long and send it home Friday. Thanks for helping out!

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/14

Math: Standard Multiplication WS
*Books & Frankenstein

LA: WST and Spelling tests are in Powerschool

Science: Test today. Results to be posted early next week

Spanish: Q2 test will be put into Powerschool next week

Miscellaneous:
*Book orders are due next Wednesday. Check out the great beginning of year deals from Scholastic!

*Our class will be leading Mass next Wednesday, come celebrate with us!

*Unit 5 math test next Thursday, 1/20

Thanks, have a great weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/13

Math: SMJ 134-135
SL 5.11

LA: Study for spelling test

SS: National Parks word find

Science: Test tomorrow!

Spanish: Test tomorrow!

Music: Recorder test next Tuesday (1/18) "Aliens in Spaceships"

Thanks, have a great day!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/12

Math: SMJ 132-133
SL 5.10

LA: Write three complete sentences comparing Cendrillon and Cinderella
*On the back of the Venn diagram worksheet

Spanish: Q2 test Friday

Science: Test Friday (Mrs. Jaax)

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/11

Math: Powers of 10
SMJ 130-131
SL 5.9

LA: PB 234-235; 237-239
Handwriting 47-50

Science: Test Friday

Spanish: Test Friday

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/10

Math: West States Multiplication WS

LA: PB 312; 331-333

Science: Test Friday

Spanish: Test Friday

Music: Recorder Exam "Aliens and Spaceships" 1/18 (Next Tuesday)

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/7

Math: SMJ 126-129
SL 5.8

Religion: Students are asked to find their baptismal name (if they have one) or the meaning of their birth name. We give reverence to God when we praise his name (in accordance with the 2nd Commandment).

LA: Spelling and WST are in Powerschool

Science: Rocks and Minerals test with Mrs. Jaax - 1/14

Spanish Q2 Final - 1/14

Thanks, have a great weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/6

Math: SMJ 124-125
SL 5.7

LA: Study Spelling

**Spanish Q2 Final will be next Friday, 1/14**

**Science Final w/ Mrs. Jaax will be next Friday, 1/14**

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/4

Math: SMJ 117-119
SL 5.5

LA: PB 214-217
*Selection Test*
Handwriting pgs. 41-46

Religion: Ch. 9 notes
*Religion Terms Ch. 1-9 should be complete

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/3

Math: SMJ 114-116
SL 5.4

LA: PB 210-213

Religion: Advent WB are due

Mr. Schmidt