Coleman’s Corner

Welcome back!  It seems like spring break flew by.  Even though the ISAT’s are over school still goes on.  We have so many exciting things going on.  In April we will have a life changing adventure.  It’s called Exchange City.  The 5th and 6th grades students will go on a trip to Exchange City and run the city for a day.  Parents are more than welcome to join us as a working volunteer.  It’ll be so much fun.  Look out for homework in the student planners.

This is a short month for us.  So many things are going on.  The holiday season is in the air.  Our class trip is on Wednesday, November 21.  Please remember all money must be in by November 20th.  There is no school on Thursday and Friday November 22-23.  We all know its Turkey Day. 

Homework:  30 minutes of reading each night.  Make sure your child reads with purpose.  English:  Linking Verbs p. 102-103 1-21, p. 139, 1-22, p. 104-105, 1-25. p. 140, 1-16.

Math: Study Link 4.1 - 4.5

Science:  What are Elements? p. B8 - B15.  Vocabulary, Read, and Lesson Review 1-4, Make a periodic Table of Elements p. B12-13.

Social Studies:  The Spanish Borderland p. 173 - 177 Vocabulary, Read, Lesson 1 Review 1-4.  p. 177 Show wehat you know.  Letter writing activity.

The week is a kinda crazy week.  We have so many things happening this week.  Remember we have a trip on Thursday.  Your child will need a lunch.  Friday, November 2nd there is no school for the studentst.  I know, I know they have too many days out.  Hey, it’s not our decision, we do what we are told to do.  The students are allowed to wear costumes this day.  They can also bring in candy to share.  Please make sure it’s enough for 31 children.  I personally don’t celebrate Halloween.

Homework:  This week is short so homework will be handed out day to day.  Monday will be math.  Tuesday will be English.  Wednesday Social Studies.

Remember school fees are still due for those that have not paid the $50.00 book fee and/or $5.00 Time for kids Social Studies supplement.

Remember November 8th Report Carl Pick-up, no school for the students.  Novembetr 12th Veteran’s Day, school is closed.

Wow! October is almost gone and November and winter coats are on their way in.  It’s almost report card pick up time which is Thursday, November 8th. 

Let’s talk about trips for November.  We have two coming up.  The first is on November 1st with Ms. Lee the Spanish Teacher.  This trip cost $8.00 dollars which is due as soon as possible.  Like yesterday.  The second trip is being sponsored by The Haymon family (big ups to them) at the Museum of Science and Industry.  This trip is a workshop trip where the scholars will be in a lab setting learning about forensics.  Hands on.  We will need two chaperones for this trip, so its first come first to go.  This trip cost for the bus is $5.00 and trip slips will go out Monday, October 29, 2007.

Homework:  Please have your child read 30 minutes each night.  You will notice a difference in their reading in just one month if this happens.  English: Nouns - p. 91 1-25, p. 72-73 1-28, p. 92 1-30.  Math: Study Links 2.6 - 2.10.  Science:  How do Organisms become Adapted to their Environment:  P. A98 vocabulary, Read A98 - A103, Lesson 4 Review p. A103 1-4, Chapter Review A104 -105 1-7 and 1-4 explaining.  Social Studies:  European Exploration p. 115 vocabulary, Read 115 - 119, Lesson Review p. 119 1-4, p. 120 I, Columbus read p. 120-123.

10 week assessments begin next week.  Your scholars have study guides please have them to study from them to prepare for the upcoming test.  Reading is the first test then math then Science then Social Studies.

It’s October 15th and already we are getting ready for report cards in 3 weeks.  Our scholars need to make sure they have good study habits and a special time for homework each night. 

Remember Friday, October 19th there is no school for the students. 

Homework for this week, which is due Monday, October 22nd goes as follows.

Language Arts:  30 minutes of Independent Reading.  English - Nouns  p. 64-65 1-30, p. 66-67 1-22,  p. 70-71 1-38, p. 89 1-16, p. 90 1-25.

Math - Review Skills 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5

Science - What are some adaptations for animals living in water and on land?  p A83 -A.87 Read, Lesson 2 Review A.87 1-3 , Read A88,89 Answer inquire further A89, What are some adaptations for Climate? p. A90 - A95, Questions A95 1-4.

Social Studies - A Legendary Land - vocabulary p. 111, Read p. 111- 114, Lesson 1 Review p. 114 1-4.

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I’m sorry for not posting this sooner.  I have been ill and did not have access to the internet.  We are up and running again now.  Due to the lateness of this week we will have day to day homework this week.  You can check your scholar’s binder to see what the homework for the day is.

Progress reports will be sent out on Thursday, October 11, 2007. 

I hate to be a pest but, please pay school fees if you have not done so already.

September is gone and October is here.  I had a thought this weekend.  I thought it would be great if we started speaking positive things into our children’s lives.  How about if we start treating our students as scholars.  If we call them scholars and treat them as scholars and expect things from a scholar we just might get a scholar.  I am raising the expectations in room 208.  No longer will talking in the hall be excepted or tolerated.  Not having homework is not an option.  Understanding is just a question away.  I need your help with this task.  You must begin to treat your children as scholars at home, no more messy rooms or watching television all evening.  How about a book or family game night.  Let’s build scholars that make a difference. 

There is no school on October 8th Columbus Day.  Taffy apples are on the way.  This year they do have Affy Taffy Apples.  Students will be able to purchase them for $1.00 apiece or order a case.  Remember Tuesdays are Gym days.   

Thanks to everyone who came out for Open House, it was great.

Homework this week - Remember all homework is due on the following Monday.  Next week homework is due on Tuesday, because no school on October 8th.

Language Arts:  Independent Reading 30 minutes each night.  English - p. 32 -33 1-18, p. 33 writing wrap up, p. 55 1-15, p 34-35 1-20.

Math - sorry about last week.  Study Link 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

Science - Vocabulary A76 define words, read A76-A82, Lesson 1 Review p. A82 1-4.

Social Studies - Vocabulary p. 56 define words, read p. 56-60, p. 61 make a time line that shows importan events in your life, Lesson 2 Review p. 60 1-5. 

Hello everyone,

This week is a short one, only 4 days of school.  Wednesday there is no school.  Thursday is Open House.  It begins at 5:30 and ends at 8:00.  This is a chance to talk about what’s going on in your child’s classroom. 

Homework  for this week.

Language Arts

30 minutes of Independant reading per night

English - p. 295 - 297 questions, p. 299 - 301 questions, 302 - 303 questions.

Math - math sheets 1.9, study Link 1.10, 2.0, 2.1

Science - P. A58 - 59, A60 - A66, A66 Review questions, conduct a trait survey p. A68 - A69

Social Studies - Study for georgraph terms vocabulary A16 - A17, p. 31 - 33 vocabulary words and definitions, read p. 42 - 45.

Welcome back everyone.  It’s been a great summer and we are ready for a year of great learning and fun.  Look forward to upcoming events and homework assignments.  Remember September 27th is Open House.  Hope to see you there. 

Remember homework is due every Monday.  Next week you will find the homework assignments.