Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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

Monday, November 28, 2011

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

Friday, November 18, 2011

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

Thursday, November 17, 2011

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

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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

Monday, November 14, 2011

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

Friday, November 11, 2011

Classwork 11/11

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

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Classwork 11/10

Math: SMJ 74-76
SL 3.11

LA: Readers (Completed in class)
Study Spelling

Spanish: Pg. 65

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

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

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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

Monday, November 7, 2011

Classwork 11/7

Math: SMJ 66-68
SL 3.8

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

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Friday, November 4, 2011

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

Thursday, November 3, 2011

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

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

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

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

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