Mrs. Jones's Class WebsiteDearborn Public Schools

Mar 16th Week of March 16-20

Wednesday-Literacy Night / Book Fair
Friday-bring beach towel and a book for read-in
Friday-popcorn
CAMP MEETING-Monday, March 23 @ 5:30 in my classroom

NO READING PACKET OR WORD WORK THIS WEEK!!!!

Math: dividing fractions-test Friday

Science: fossils, review-test Friday

Writer’s Workshop: Figurative Language Book

Mar 9th Week of March 9-13

Announcements:
Late start Wednesday @ 9:40
*Brainstormers Thursday

spelling words: decadent, innocent, convenient, equivalent, belligerent, treacherous, frigid, triumph, abandon, expedition-test Fri.

Word Work: Bubble Letters, Pyramid Writing, Blue Vowels-due Fri.

Root: dec-means ten

reading strategy: problem/solution

grammar: demonstrative adjectives

Writer’s Workshop: Biographies

Math: (returned graded Unit 7 test-ask your child for score) multiplying fractions

Social Studies: (returned test-ask your child for score) Revolutionary War

Science: Lesson 8 & 9 – animal traits, animal classification, and fossils

Mar 2nd Week of March 2-6

spelling words: assistant, brilliant, extravagant, defiant, arrogant, wares, burdens, appreciation, merchandise, educate-Test Fri.

Word Work: Consonant Circle, Spelling Shapes, Adding My Words-due Fri.

Root: sol-means alone

Grammar: homophones / possessives

Strategy: author’s purpose

Writer’s Workshop: Biographies

Math: Addition/Subtraction of Fractions

Science: animal adaptations paragraph and diagram

Social Studies: Review study guide-STUDY, STUDY, STUDY-TEST WEDNESDAY!!!

Feb 24th Week of February 23-27

Spelling Words: vision, conclusion, permission, confusion, discussion, surge, destruction, damages, available, contact-test Fri.

Word Work: Vowel Circle, Colorful Words, Three Times-due Fri.

Root Word: ject

Grammar: hyphens and possessive pronouns

Reading Strategy: signal words/descriptions

Writer’s Workshop: Biographies

Math: Unit 8 Pretest, comparing fractions

Science: Trait Trees were due Mon., Animal Adaptation Assignment

Social Studies: Road to Revolution Review/Study Guide-Test Wed:, March 4

Feb 12th Helloooooo!

Just a reminder that the “Trait Trees” are due Mon.: Feb. 23. The direction sheet was handed out on Tuesday. Students are bringing home the construction paper for this project. Please write the inherited traits on the left hand and the acquired traits on the right hand. There should be at least 3 sets of hands from your family. Please check for spelling. Be creative and have fun!

The Valentine Party is tomorrow. Try to wear red, pink, or valentine themed clothing.

Feb 9th Week of February 9-13

Late Start Wed @ 9:40
Valentine Party around 2:30-look for note coming home today.
Graded Spelling and Reading tests are coming home today.

Spelling Words: prescription, introduction, subtraction, addition, explanation, preoccupied, compelled, disrespectful, succeed, unenthusiastically

Word Work: List of 10, Superman Letter, Spelling Bee, Spelling Scramble

Root Word: demo

Grammar: verb, subjects, subject pronoun, verb tense

Strategy: Making Generalizations

Writer’s Workshop: Biographies

Math: REVIEW Unit 7 Pretest: Exponents, Order of Operations-Test Thursday

Science: Inherited vs. Acquired Traits, Trait Trees

Social Studies: Road to Revolution

Jan 26th Week of January 26-30

Spelling words: wreckage, disguises, foreign, condemn, knuckle, glimpse, nestled, secluded, stunned, behavior-test Fri.

Word Work: Bubble Letters, Pyramid Writing, Blue Vowels-due Fri.

Grammar: Pronouns

Reading Strategy: Author’s Purpose

Writer’s Workshop: District Prompt-Opinion

Math: Unit 7 Pretest, Exponets

Science: Learned and Acquired Traits

Social Studies: The French and Indian War/ Road to Revolution

Jan 21st Tomorrow, January 22!!!!!

Hello Parents!

I have acquired several pairs of cross-country skis, poles, and shoes of all different sizes. I would like to take small groups of students skiing around the Long grounds tomorrow, January 22. Please try to send your child with snow pants, gloves/mittens, hat/hood, and boots. This “field trip” requires no cost or transportation, but please sign with your permission. I know this is last minute, but with the end of the marking period and the large amounts of snowfall, I feel that it is perfect timing!

Please sign the permission slip and return tomorrow!

If your child was absent today,  please sign a note with your permission.

P.S. snow pants are not required, just suggested-if you’d like, bring a spare pair of pants, in case they get wet.

Thank you!!!

Jan 16th Important Information!!!!

I would just like to give you a “heads up” on some important school matters. First of all, one third of my class did NOT have their reading packet or word work done today-major disappointment. Also, we had a science test today and some of the scores were not “up to par.” Students will be given an opportunity to retake this test in a different format and average the grades on TUESDAY. In social studies there will be a TEST on WEDNESDAY. Please review the study guide over the weekend. Lastly, there will be a math TEST on WEDNESDAY. Students brought their Unit 6 Pretest home to practice and review. The post test is very similar with different numbers. STUDY,STUDY,STUDY!!!!! You can do this!!!!!

Reminders: There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, half day on Thursday, and NO SCHOOL on Friday.

Jan 12th Week of January 12-16

Late Start Wed. @ 9:40
Popcorn Fri.
Important Notes-camp fundraiser, 5th grade questionnaire

Spelling: forgetting, regretting, wrapping, planning, compelling, chiseled, clenched, scald, blurted, fare-test Fri.

Word Work: Consonant Circle, Spelling Shapes, Adding My Words-due Fri.

Reading: Character/Setting

Grammar: Pronouns/Antecedents

Writer’s Workshop: Narrative-Mystery/Adventure

Math: adding/subtracting fractions; finding fractions on a number line; fraction word problems

Science: Constellations; review Astronomy-TEST Fri.

Social Studies: Life in the Colonies, Triangular Trade, Slavery