Homework

Spelling sentences - due Nov. 1
Math - math worksheet - make sure you include your strategies!
           - continue with Math Madness
Read - 25 min.

Author Visit

Over the past few weeks, we have been reading numerous books by the Patricia Polacco, and today the children had an inspirational visit by this renowned author!  Please see her website for additional information:

www.patriciapolacco.com





We explored the White House website this afternoon. If you would like to learn more, click on the address below:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/


Homework for the week:

Spelling sentences are due Nov. 1
Math - Math Madness
Read 25 minutes

***print S. America pictures if needed
***Word Study ABC order if you didn't finish in class

Students are very excited about their Trash Treasures.  However, projects should remain at home until the due date of Nov. 12. Unfortunately, we just don't have the room to store then all.

Creative Recycling

As students think of clever uses for trash,  this video demonstrates how bottles are used to make schools in Guatemala.  Check out the organization, Hug it Forward.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3gl1wWJdTM&feature=watch_response

National Geographic Kids

Check out National Geographic Kids to explore countries:

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/

Also check out Time for Kids:

http://www.timeforkids.com/around-the-world

Here's your link for Math Madness!  Play as much as you can for the week of October 15.

visiting http://www.darienps.org/mathmadness/.

 

 

Remember - Spelling sentences are due on Oct. 18 and the quiz is on Oct. 19.

 

Homework:

Spelling - Sentences due Oct. 18.  Quiz - Oct. 19.

Math - Worksheet.  Students select 5 items.  Write the the prices in words and numerals.  This is due tomorrow! 

Read - 25 minutes

Tonight students should practice "ordering of numbers."  I've pasted a fun website below for students to play for their homework tonight.  Have fun.

http://www.softschools.com/math/ordering_numbers/

Week of "October 9

Homework:

Spelling - Students will have 2 weeks to complete their spelling sentences (due Oct. 18). The quiz will be on Friday, Oct. 18.

Math  - Worksheet - students will select 5 cities in South America and find the population of each city. They will answer the questions and order the populations. This is due Thursday!

Reading - always read at least 25 minutes per night

A New Week

Happy October!

Homework for this week:

Spelling - Sentences are due Thursday.  Watch your spelling and punctuation. Write neatly!
Math - Packet is due Friday
Read - 25 minutes every night