Monday, January 31, 2011

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

Friday, January 28, 2011

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

Thursday, January 27, 2011

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

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Classwork 1/26

Math: SMJ 141-143
SL 6.2

LA: PB 271-273

*Permission slip for student day next Monday due!*

Mr. Schmidt

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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

Friday, January 21, 2011

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

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Classwork 1/20

Math: Unit 5 Test is in Powerschool
No homework

LA: Study Spelling

Spanish: Pgs. 123 & 125 of workbook

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

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

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

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

Friday, January 14, 2011

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

Thursday, January 13, 2011

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

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

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

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

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

Monday, January 10, 2011

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

Friday, January 7, 2011

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

Thursday, January 6, 2011

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

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

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

Monday, January 3, 2011

Classwork 1/3

Math: SMJ 114-116
SL 5.4

LA: PB 210-213

Religion: Advent WB are due

Mr. Schmidt