Monday, April 11, 2011

It was  nice returning to school and to begin getting the learning ramped up for our May testing.  

We started off mellow with some D.E.A.R. time.

We then went into some circle time where the students were able to share out about their spring break.  They also shared with each other about if this morning was a challenging morning to get up and running or were they up, running and ready to learn.  

Finally while in circle time we began discussing the upcoming May testing.  We discussed their importance, how to best prepare for these tests, and how we will prepare for them over the next 3+ weeks.

Reviewing the States and Capitals tests...
We looked at what the four tests will look like.   The testing will begin after early May.  
Click here are some great on-line state/capital practice games.

Spelling Pre-test:
Click here for the list of the review spelling words
*The spelling test will be on Wednesday, April 20th.

Math:
Review our geometry terms and prepare for Wednesday’s math test.
Homework for tonight:  Page 188-189 all due Tuesday

Poetry
This month is National Poetry Month, so we will be reading various poems and creating poems of our own.  
The nightly homework will entail breaking down the poems metaphor by metaphor and writing what we believe the poem is all about and what the author is try to say.  
Click here is tonight’s poetry assignment if your child left it at school.

Get Ready for the Week -- students were able to document their homework for the week.

Extra P.E. -- students were allowed 10 minutes to enjoy the summer sun and get some exercise.

Tomorrow Night (4/12/11)  is Dublin Elementary School’s night to shine at the school board meeting.  Our class has some students presenting during the evening and our presentation is the first agenda topic for the evening.  
Begins at 6:30 p.m. at the district office -- if you would like to come out and support or even to speak at the school board meeting, please considering showing up for 30 to 45 minutes.  

Famous American -- I completed grading 16 of the 25 Famous American reports.  Those 16 students received their report back with feedback on how to improve their final grade.  The finalized version will be due back to me on.......    TUESDAY, APRIL 26TH.

Kind regards,
Mr. Hubbard

Homework for the week:
Page 188-189 all due Tuesday
Test Version A all due Wednesday
Chapter 8 test is on Wednesday
Page 301-302 1-21 all due Thursday
Page 304-305 1-18 all due Friday
Click here for the math handouts and to study for the test on Wednesday.

Poetry:
A poem a night -- read the poem several times and then write what you believe the poem is trying to tell you.
Also begin jotting down ideas for your poem(s) -- be comfortable with rewriting and editing your poem.
Click here is tonight’s poetry assignment if your child left it at school.

Theme 5 Study Guide:
The finalized study guide will be completed on Tuesday.  
If you can’t wait to begin studying, here are the rough draft versions:
Click here for the rough draft versions

Grammar Study Packet:
The final packet will be handed out Tuesday.  This theme test does require the students to memorize and dedicate several evenings reviewing and memorizing the grammar rules.  

Science Fair Project -- your son/daughter will improve their science grade by 10% if they complete the science fair  project.  Everyone is strongly encouraged to participate and complete a science fair project.