Mr. Schmidt's Class

Classwork 2/2

2012-02-02T13:36:00.000-08:00

Math: SMJ 155-156
SL 6.6

LA: Persuasive Essay Rough Draft due tomorrow
*Many students have misplaced/never possessed a flash drive. They are an essential piece of our school supplies- please make sure your student has one!

SS: States and Capitals of the Midwest test next Friday, February 10.

Neon Day tomorrow!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 2/1

2012-02-01T13:33:00.000-08:00

Math: SMJ 151-154
SL 6.5

LA: Persuasive Essay graphic organizer
Handwriting pgs. 36-39

Jersey day tomorrow

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/31

2012-01-31T13:45:00.000-08:00

Math: SMJ 148-150
SL 6.4

LA: Three choices for Persuasive Essay
*Get parent signature on approved choice
Please use the guide sheet for direction
We will prewrite and draft tomorrow

SS: U.S. Physical Map

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/27

2012-01-27T13:36:00.000-08:00

Math: SMJ 141-143
SL 6.2
*Attach long division worksheet to SL 6.2 when handing in

Religion: Respond to one of the bullying situations in the back of the Venture. Describe the situation and how the characters are feeling. Describe what you/someone should do to help the person in need. 6-8 sentences on loose-leaf or word processed.

Science: Show parents science id

Tuesday is pajama day!

Happy Birthday to Mark! Have a nice weekend,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/24

2012-01-24T13:39:00.000-08:00

Math: SMJ 141

LA: PB 267-20

SS: Color Map, finish flashcards for switch
Rocky Mountain Region Physical Map - completed in class

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/23

2012-01-23T13:55:00.000-08:00

Math: 137-140
SL 6.1

LA: PB 261-264
Study Spelling

SS: Color map
Finish flash cards

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/20

2012-01-20T13:51:00.000-08:00

Math: Unit 5 Test today
*Math Box scores are in Powerschool

LA: Spelling and WST

**All students are asked to check Powerschool this weekend to ensure that grades are accurate!**

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/19

2012-01-19T13:34:00.001-08:00

Math: Unit 5 Test tomorrow
Unit 5 Study Guide due!

Religion: Unit 1-2 Team Test

LA: Study Spelling

Spanish: Pg. 99 & 100. Make flashcards.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/18

2012-01-18T13:12:00.000-08:00

Math: SMJ 134-135
SL 5.11
Unit 5 Study Guide
*Math Box correction tomorrow!*

LA: PB 249-255

SS: Jaax - Southeast Test tomorrow!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/17

2012-01-17T13:33:00.001-08:00

Math: SMJ 132-133
SL 5.10
Test on Friday!

LA: PB 246-248
*Brainstorm Cold Wave ideas!*
Study spelling

SS: Test on Thursday. Study Jeopardy, Big Sheet, and Packet
Election 2012 TFK

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/13

2012-01-13T13:42:00.001-08:00

Math: SMJ 130-131
SL 5.8

Religion: Bible Verses WS - Extra credit

SS: Final test on Thursday, January 19th. Study Jeopardy, Big Sheet, and Packet.

LA: Spelling and WST are in Powerschool. Cinderella quiz will be graded and put in Powerschool over the weekend/Monday.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/12

2012-01-12T13:55:00.000-08:00

Math: SMJ 126-129
SL 5.8
Lattice WS

LA: Spelling/WST tomorow

SS: Final test on the 19th

Science: Test today, scores to be posted soon!

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/11

2012-01-11T13:15:00.000-08:00

Math: SMJ 124-125
SL 5.7

LA: PB 238-239

Science: Rocks & Minerals final test tomorrow
Please contact Ms. Jaax with questions

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/10

2012-01-10T13:16:00.000-08:00

Math: SMJ 121-123
SL 5.6

LA: PB 234-237
Handwriting pgs. 34-35

Science: Final Test 1/12

Spanish: Test Wednesday (tomorrow!)

Religion: Examination of Conscience

Thanks,
Mr Schmidt

Classwork 1/9

2012-01-09T13:43:00.000-08:00

Math: SMJ 117-118
SL 5.5

LA: PB 210; 231-233

Science: Final test 1/12

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/6

2012-01-06T13:45:00.000-08:00

Math: SMJ 115-116
SL 5.4

LA: Handwriting pgs. 30-33
Spelling and WST are in Powerschool

SS: Final on 1/19

Science: Final on 1/12

Spanish: Signed parent form
Q2 final exam: Wednesday, 1/11

Thanks, Have a Great Weekend!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/5

2012-01-05T13:36:00.000-08:00

Math: SMJ 11-113
SL 5.3

LA: PB 220
Study spelling

SS: Test 1/19

Science: Test 1/12

Spanish: Complete through pg. 86

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 1/4

2012-01-04T13:56:00.001-08:00

Math: SMJ 109-110
SL 5.2

LA: PB 214-219
Handwriting 26-29

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/21

2011-12-21T13:35:00.000-08:00

Religion: Advent WB due Tuesday, January 3rd

Have a Merry Christmas!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/20

2011-12-20T13:15:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-19T13:39:00.000-08:00

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

Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 12/16

2011-12-16T13:49:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-15T13:29:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-14T13:40:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-13T13:37:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-13T07:48:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-12T13:35:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-09T13:36:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-08T13:52:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-07T13:40:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-06T13:16:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-05T13:43:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-02T13:43:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-01T13:48:00.000-08:00

LA: PB 172-173
Study Spelling

Religion: Advent WB pg. 9

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

Classwork 11/30

2011-11-30T13:59:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-29T13:54:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-28T14:05:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-18T13:42:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-17T16:49:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-16T13:51:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-15T13:28:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-14T13:54:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-11T13:56:00.001-08:00

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

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/10

2011-11-10T14:26:00.000-08:00

Math: SMJ 74-76
SL 3.11

LA: Readers (Completed in class)
Study Spelling

Spanish: Pg. 65

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/9

2011-11-09T13:37:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-08T13:34:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-07T13:38:00.000-08:00

Math: SMJ 66-68
SL 3.8

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

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 11/4

2011-11-04T14:07:00.000-07:00

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

2011-11-03T14:00:00.000-07:00

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

2011-11-02T13:55:00.000-07:00

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

2011-11-01T13:12:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-31T13:15:00.001-07:00

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

2011-10-28T13:51:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-27T14:08:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-26T14:49:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-25T13:38:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-24T13:48:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-19T13:53:00.001-07:00

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

2011-10-18T13:32:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-17T13:12:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-14T13:51:00.001-07:00

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

2011-10-13T13:16:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-12T13:53:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-11T13:37:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-10T13:47:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-07T14:00:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-06T13:09:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-05T13:39:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-04T12:02:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-03T13:19:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-30T14:01:00.001-07:00

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

2011-09-29T15:31:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-28T13:55:00.000-07:00

Math: No homework
Tests have been scored and returned

LA: PB 49-54

SS: A Map Grid (Louisiana)

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/27

2011-09-27T14:03:00.000-07:00

Math: Unit 1 test today
*Handed back tomorrow

LA: PB 46-48

SS: Vermont Crossword

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 9/26

2011-09-26T13:40:00.001-07:00

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

2011-09-23T14:00:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-23T08:39:00.002-07:00

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

2011-09-22T13:59:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-21T13:17:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-20T13:14:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-19T13:45:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-16T13:44:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-15T13:13:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-14T13:44:00.001-07:00

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

2011-09-13T12:40:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-12T14:06:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-09T12:26:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-08T13:24:00.001-07:00

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

Two days left!
Mr. Schmidt

Classwork 6/7

2011-06-07T13:22:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-06T12:43:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-03T13:36:00.001-07:00

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

2011-06-02T13:30:00.001-07:00

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

2011-06-01T13:38:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-31T13:30:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-27T13:20:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-26T13:25:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-25T13:35:00.001-07:00

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

2011-05-24T06:54:00.001-07:00

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

2011-05-23T13:16:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-20T12:21:00.000-07:00

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