Math: SMJ 148-150
SL 6.4
LA: Study spelling
WST tomorrow
Tomorrow is a "Greenout". Students are invited to wear any green clothes they have. No green? Luckily, your uniform is! Wear that.
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Classwork 1/30
Math: SMJ 144-147
SL 6.3
We learned partial-quotients division today. No idea what that means? Check out this video:
Partial-Quotients Division
LA: PB 13-15
Study Spelling
Spanish: "Culturegrams" due next Wednesday
*It is something to do with Cuba, that's about all I know. Contact Senora or a savvy kid from our class for more info if needed.
MSDCQ: Name for me the highest peak in each of the seven continents, OR name for me the first man (and his sherpa) to climb Mt. Everest.
"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves."
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Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
SL 6.3
We learned partial-quotients division today. No idea what that means? Check out this video:
Partial-Quotients Division
LA: PB 13-15
Study Spelling
Spanish: "Culturegrams" due next Wednesday
*It is something to do with Cuba, that's about all I know. Contact Senora or a savvy kid from our class for more info if needed.
MSDCQ: Name for me the highest peak in each of the seven continents, OR name for me the first man (and his sherpa) to climb Mt. Everest.
"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves."
-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
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| During CSW, the beanbags sit on the kids! Weird! |
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Classwork 1/29
Math: SMJ 141-143
SL 6.2
LA: PB 6-11
Handwriting pgs. 46-48
Religion: Intro 3rd Commandment; no homework
Field trip forms for Friday are due!
Signed report cards are due!
Thanks,
SL 6.2
LA: PB 6-11
Handwriting pgs. 46-48
Religion: Intro 3rd Commandment; no homework
Field trip forms for Friday are due!
Signed report cards are due!
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| Mr. C. received compliments on his tie all day. |
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| Attack of the color blob! |
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
Monday, January 28, 2013
Classwork 1/28
Math: SMJ 137-140
SL 6.1
LA: PB 1-5 (We have started our second PB)
*Study Spelling*
Miscellaneous:
Get those field trip permission forms in for Friday!
Mr. Schmidt's Challenge Question of the Night:
In game 6 of the 1991 World Series, announcer Jack Buck made famous a short six word phrase after Kirby Puckett's walk off homer. Tell me that famous phrase tomorrow morning for a Mr. Schmidt sticker.
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
SL 6.1
LA: PB 1-5 (We have started our second PB)
*Study Spelling*
Miscellaneous:
Get those field trip permission forms in for Friday!
Mr. Schmidt's Challenge Question of the Night:
In game 6 of the 1991 World Series, announcer Jack Buck made famous a short six word phrase after Kirby Puckett's walk off homer. Tell me that famous phrase tomorrow morning for a Mr. Schmidt sticker.
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
Friday, January 25, 2013
Classwork 1/25
Math: Unit 5 Test- no homework
SS: Study midwest states and capitals
Miscellaneous:
Permission slips for next Friday's trip to the Imax theater have gone home. Please return those on Monday, Tuesday at the latest.
Report cards have gone home- please sign and return by Monday.
A list of the Catholic Schools Week theme days has gone home. If you have any questions, please email.
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
SS: Study midwest states and capitals
Miscellaneous:
Permission slips for next Friday's trip to the Imax theater have gone home. Please return those on Monday, Tuesday at the latest.
Report cards have gone home- please sign and return by Monday.
A list of the Catholic Schools Week theme days has gone home. If you have any questions, please email.
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Classwork 1/24
Math: Unit 5 Test tomorrow
*Review study guide, hand in tomorrow
LA: No homework
SS: Midwest states and capitals flashcards for Ms. Strantz
Religion: We need to pick a patron saint for our class. Students are invited to pick a saint and write a short paragraph about why they should be our class patron saint. This will be for extra credit.
Thanks, see you at the band concert tonight.
Mr. Schmidt
*Review study guide, hand in tomorrow
LA: No homework
SS: Midwest states and capitals flashcards for Ms. Strantz
Religion: We need to pick a patron saint for our class. Students are invited to pick a saint and write a short paragraph about why they should be our class patron saint. This will be for extra credit.
Thanks, see you at the band concert tonight.
Mr. Schmidt
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Classwork 1/23
Math: Unit 5 Study Guide due tomorrow!
Test on Friday.
LA: We read two short stories, no homework tonight
Bravo: Thanks to Ms. Rojas for the great Bravo lesson!
SS/Science: We have our first switch tomorrow with Ms. Strantz. It is a good idea to start getting to know the midwest states and capitals. Her region in SS is the midwest and her science theme is the human body. Please contact Ms. Strantz if you have questions!
Our class photo is tomorrow morning.
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
**Father Myers mentioned today at Mass that he is a big Red Wings fan, and that he even owns a 'Red Wings Octopus'. For a Mr. Schmidt sticker, tell me why Detroit uses an octopus for a mascot, and what the octopus signifies. It is a historic piece of hockey lore!
Test on Friday.
LA: We read two short stories, no homework tonight
Bravo: Thanks to Ms. Rojas for the great Bravo lesson!
SS/Science: We have our first switch tomorrow with Ms. Strantz. It is a good idea to start getting to know the midwest states and capitals. Her region in SS is the midwest and her science theme is the human body. Please contact Ms. Strantz if you have questions!
Our class photo is tomorrow morning.
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
**Father Myers mentioned today at Mass that he is a big Red Wings fan, and that he even owns a 'Red Wings Octopus'. For a Mr. Schmidt sticker, tell me why Detroit uses an octopus for a mascot, and what the octopus signifies. It is a historic piece of hockey lore!
Friday, January 18, 2013
Classwork 1/18
Math: Polygon Parts Packet pgs. 1-5
LA: WST and spelling tests will be scored and put in Powerschool by next Wednesday. No homework. We'll do the theme wrap up next week for our short week.
CHECK POWERSCHOOL! The quarter has ended, and it is your last chance to take care of some outstanding assignments.
Have a nice long weekend!
Mr. Schmidt
LA: WST and spelling tests will be scored and put in Powerschool by next Wednesday. No homework. We'll do the theme wrap up next week for our short week.
CHECK POWERSCHOOL! The quarter has ended, and it is your last chance to take care of some outstanding assignments.
Have a nice long weekend!
Mr. Schmidt
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Classwork 1/17
Math: SMJ 134-136
SL 5.11
*Check Math Boxes
We'll have a multiplication math quiz tomorrow
LA: Study Spelling
The quarter is ending shortly- CHECK POWERSCHOOL!
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
Today we talked about the Channnel Tunnel (Chunnel) that connect the U.K. to France. For a Mr. Schmidt sticker tomorrow: How long is the Chunnel (in miles)?
SL 5.11
*Check Math Boxes
We'll have a multiplication math quiz tomorrow
LA: Study Spelling
The quarter is ending shortly- CHECK POWERSCHOOL!
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
Today we talked about the Channnel Tunnel (Chunnel) that connect the U.K. to France. For a Mr. Schmidt sticker tomorrow: How long is the Chunnel (in miles)?
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Classwork 1/16
Math: SMJ 132-133
SL 5.10
*We will have a Unit 5 quiz on Friday on multiplication. Partial-products, standard, and lattice methods of multiplication will be used on the quiz, so practice up!
LA: Cold Wave posters
Handwriting Assessment Q2
*Study spelling*
Religion: We took our 2nd Commandment quiz, and we just need Lizzie to tell us tomorrow how we can show respect for holy places, and we'll have a perfect score. C'mon Lizzie!
SS/Science: Last two switches of the year tomorrow and Friday- make sure your SS and science grades are correct before the quarter ends!
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
SL 5.10
*We will have a Unit 5 quiz on Friday on multiplication. Partial-products, standard, and lattice methods of multiplication will be used on the quiz, so practice up!
LA: Cold Wave posters
Handwriting Assessment Q2
*Study spelling*
Religion: We took our 2nd Commandment quiz, and we just need Lizzie to tell us tomorrow how we can show respect for holy places, and we'll have a perfect score. C'mon Lizzie!
SS/Science: Last two switches of the year tomorrow and Friday- make sure your SS and science grades are correct before the quarter ends!
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Classwork 1/14
Math: SMJ 126-129
SL 5.8
LA: PB 246-248; 210 (hand in)
*Spelling*
Spanish: Study Guide
Test Wednesday
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
SL 5.8
LA: PB 246-248; 210 (hand in)
*Spelling*
Spanish: Study Guide
Test Wednesday
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
Friday, January 11, 2013
Classwork 1/11
Math: No homework. We'll have a multiplication quiz next week, so practice up if you're having trouble. Standard, Partial-Products, Lattice.
LA: Spelling and WST are in Powerschool. No homework.
SS: Martin Luther King Jr. Time for Kids worksheet
Religion: Venture- Social Justice crossword
Spanish: Quiz Wednesday
Finish study guide and get parent note signed
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
LA: Spelling and WST are in Powerschool. No homework.
SS: Martin Luther King Jr. Time for Kids worksheet
Religion: Venture- Social Justice crossword
Spanish: Quiz Wednesday
Finish study guide and get parent note signed
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Classwork 1/9
Math: SMJ 124-125
SL 5.7
LA: Study Cinderella Notes (Cendrillon, Disney's Cinderella, Grimm's Cinderella)
Cinderella quiz on Friday
Spelling and WST on Friday
Science: Test on 1/11/13
Thanks, please remember to attend tomorrow's funeral or say a prayer for the Kirsch family.
SL 5.7
LA: Study Cinderella Notes (Cendrillon, Disney's Cinderella, Grimm's Cinderella)
Cinderella quiz on Friday
Spelling and WST on Friday
Science: Test on 1/11/13
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| Don't turn your back, or a ten year old might try to steal your job! |
Thanks, please remember to attend tomorrow's funeral or say a prayer for the Kirsch family.
Mr. Schmidt
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Classwork 1/8
Math: SMJ 121-123
SL 5.6
LA: PB 234-239
Handwriting pgs. 41-42
*We are comparing and contrasting three different Cinderella stories: Cendrillon, Cinderella, and Grimm's Cinderella. We will take notes and discuss these stories, and take a quiz about the stories on Friday.
Science: Test 1/11/13
Spanish: Memorize Padre Nuestro
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
SL 5.6
LA: PB 234-239
Handwriting pgs. 41-42
*We are comparing and contrasting three different Cinderella stories: Cendrillon, Cinderella, and Grimm's Cinderella. We will take notes and discuss these stories, and take a quiz about the stories on Friday.
Science: Test 1/11/13
Spanish: Memorize Padre Nuestro
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
Monday, January 7, 2013
Classwork 1/7
Math: SMJ 117-118
SL 5.5
LA: PB 231-233
Science: Test 1/11/13
Spanish: Memorize Padre Nuestro for Wednesday
Familia flash cards (with signed note)
Thanks, tough day today . . .
Mr. Schmidt
SL 5.5
LA: PB 231-233
Science: Test 1/11/13
Spanish: Memorize Padre Nuestro for Wednesday
Familia flash cards (with signed note)
Thanks, tough day today . . .
Mr. Schmidt
Friday, January 4, 2013
Classwork 1/4
Math: SMJ 114-116
SL 5.4
LA: No homework- we are on a regular schedule starting next week (spelling and WST)
SS: Letter due 1/7
Science: Test 1/11/13
Spanish: Study Padre Nuestro
Memorize flash cards of familia
Get parent signature
Miscellaneous:
Book orders are due Monday. Take advantage of the great deals Scholastic offers!
Our class photo is Thursday.
We need photos for our January calendar- bring in a printed photo of yourself doing winter activities. Every photo you bring in is worth one Mr. Schmidt sticker. We'll use the photos to decorate our calendar.
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
SL 5.4
LA: No homework- we are on a regular schedule starting next week (spelling and WST)
SS: Letter due 1/7
Science: Test 1/11/13
Spanish: Study Padre Nuestro
Memorize flash cards of familia
Get parent signature
Miscellaneous:
Book orders are due Monday. Take advantage of the great deals Scholastic offers!
Our class photo is Thursday.
We need photos for our January calendar- bring in a printed photo of yourself doing winter activities. Every photo you bring in is worth one Mr. Schmidt sticker. We'll use the photos to decorate our calendar.
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| This month's God Squad: our class! |
Mr. Schmidt
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Classwork 1/3
Math: SMJ 111-113
SL 5.3
LA: Word processed copy of Christmas Break Ups & Downs
SS: Letter due 1/7
Science: Test 1/11/13
Religion: Intro 2nd Commandment
*Ask your child to show you our hand signals for the Commandments!
Spanish: Study Padre Nuestro- assessment next week!
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
SL 5.3
LA: Word processed copy of Christmas Break Ups & Downs
SS: Letter due 1/7
Science: Test 1/11/13
Religion: Intro 2nd Commandment
*Ask your child to show you our hand signals for the Commandments!
Spanish: Study Padre Nuestro- assessment next week!
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Classwork 1/2
Welcome back! We had a very successful first day of 2013.
Math: "Great"/Rounding WS
*All 5.2 work in SMJ/SL (this was assigned before break, we went through some pages today, and I just want make sure everyone has it done)
LA: High/Lows of Christmas Break rough draft
Five paragraphs in this order: + - + - +
Minimum of 20 sentences
Handwritten (we'll word process tomorrow)
SS: Letter due 1/7
Science: Test 1/11/13
Spanish: Memorize Padre Nuestro (Test 1/9)
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
Math: "Great"/Rounding WS
*All 5.2 work in SMJ/SL (this was assigned before break, we went through some pages today, and I just want make sure everyone has it done)
LA: High/Lows of Christmas Break rough draft
Five paragraphs in this order: + - + - +
Minimum of 20 sentences
Handwritten (we'll word process tomorrow)
SS: Letter due 1/7
Science: Test 1/11/13
Spanish: Memorize Padre Nuestro (Test 1/9)
Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt
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