Friday, October 19, 2012

Highlights and Reminders
Students filled out a goal sheet talking about language arts and writing an opinion paragraph.

We discussed propaganda and different techniques to use in advertising.

In math, we continued to learn about vocabulary in geometry, especially with two-dimensional shapes.

We made stars to hang on our three branches of government tree with ideas we have learned.

Students took spelling tests today.

Book Fair was closed today.  It should re-open on Monday.

Book orders are due next Wednesday, October 24th.

Our raffle winners for the week are Charisma B. and Jalen C.

Trunk and Treat is on October 26th.

Have a good weekend!

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Highlights and Reminders
Students were able to take picture make-ups.

Tonight is the PTA skating at Incredi-Roll from 6-8pm. 

On Friday, we have physical education and music, so remember your gym shoes and your singing voice.

Adriann brought a birthday treat for the class.  Thank you.

In math, we began to study geometric vocabulary words.

In literacy, students worked on their different goals by using a book that describe 3 different people who made a difference in people's lives.

Student council had their first meeting today.

Spelling tests are tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Highlights and Reminders
Thursday is the PTA skating at Incredi-Roll.  It is also make-up picture day and team color day.

The new intramural flag football season begins.

De'Angelo E. was able to find and give our missing rocks.  It was greatly appreciated.

Book Fair continues until next week.

In math, we finished with algebra and we will be moving to geometry.

In reading, students are working on their different goals as they read about the different election issues.

Book orders will be due next Wednesday, Oct. 24th.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Highlights and Reminders
A student had some rocks taken out of his desk.  If you notice your son or daughter with pink, green, purple, and clear quartz rocks (4 of them), the student would really appreciate getting them back.

Students participated in our class spelling bee.  The class winner was Erin B.  She will be joined in the school spelling bee by Destinee R.  The two alternates are Bibiana S. and Luis M. 

After school, some students will be participating in the district cross country run.  Good luck to all runners.

Students can buy items from the book fair during their recess time.

Library on Wednesday, so make sure all your books are here.

Thursday, October 18th is picture make-up day.  It is also Skate Night at Incredi-Roll.

During gym class, students played a game called Turtle Shoot.  You can ask them what the rules of the game are.

Friday, October 12, 2012

Highlights and Reminders
Students that are bringing beyblades, must keep them in their backpacks during the day and not at their desk.  They may be taken out to recess, but then not kept in their pockets.

Gym class had us do our mile run.  It was tiring.

In music, we discussed different types of classical music.  Katelyn K. read her opinion of music being the best subject for Ms. Bina. 

Spelling tests were taken and passed back.  Ask your son or daughter how they did.

Book fair begins on Monday.

Balancing of equations was our focus in math.

We practiced how to present a piece that we have written to a small group of students.

Students combined their ideas and questions about elections and voting.



Thursday, October 11, 2012

Highlights and Reminders
As a class, a goal that we need to work on is our listening skills.  Especially, when we are not working with Mr. Irwin, but in our independent groups.

Ms. Wall discussed with us that as students we are not allowed to sell items on our own.  If we want to sell items for charity, the students have to have permission from Ms. Wall first.

Vikings beat the Bears in flag football in a well played game. 

In gym, we have the mile run tomorrow.  Remember, to dress appropriately and you can bring an item to drink, like water, gatorade, powerade, or vitamin water.

Fundraising and spirit wear packets are due on Friday.

Book Fair starts on Monday.

Austin M. is our class representative in the Technology Club.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Highlights-
During library time, we were able to get new books and we saw a short video previewing the book fair next week.

A note was sent home detailing the mile run for Friday's gym class.  Students should wear clothes that are appropriate for running, and they can bring a drink, like water, gatorade, powerade, or vitamin water. 

The students were given a fire safety newspaper for fire prevention week.

Due on Friday, fundraising packets and spirit wear should be brought to school.

Dining out for Jefferson is tonight at CiCi's Pizza on Hwy. 100.