Friday, May 31, 2013

Homework:
Read
share poetry folder

bring #2 pencils
Bring loose change for Oklahoma victims

Once your assignments have been recorded, please put your homework supplies away and pull out your S.S. supplies.  Next, you should meet on the rug for the continuation of morning meeting.

Thank you for being efficient and quiet in your work.
Hello there,

Today is supposed to be a hot day!  __Ryan A.___ will lead our morning meeting.  __Megan______, __Laura_______ and _________ will share.

You will have your Plant test this morning. I hope you have been studying for it.  In the mean time, please read pgs. 186-187 in your Science book with a partner.  Once you understand the water cycle,  please draw a detailed picture of the water cycle in your learning log.  Be sure to label the following parts:  evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Do your best!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Homework:

Read
PC p. 141
Studylink 10.2


study for Science
Good morning,

I heard that your concert was fabulous last night! Congratulations!  I am proud of your commitment to music!

This morning is a catch up morning.  After you complete your three jobs, please finish the following projects:

clown: color, cut and glue on the paper
pollen story: see the board for directions, print when done
Puppet Pals skit about our class: remember you started this on a library ipad

____Sam___, ___Charity______ and _Chuck______ will share.  ___Analee`________ will lead our meeting.

Be productive,
Mrs. Harvey

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Hi Performers,

I am excited to see many of you perform in today's  concert.  It will be a fun experience!  __Joey______, _Charlie Jacobs+_______ and ___Jacob. S______ will share.  __Sophie_____ will lead morning meeting.

This is our busy B day.  Please get started by returning your library books.  Next, wash your hands, order your lunch and read this message.  When that is all done, please take a minute to organize your desk. Many of you need to finish cutting out your clown.  If you are done with that, please use the Motion Math app on your ipad.  
Homework:
Read
PC page 140

Study for Science

RSVP for Analee's party

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Good morning,

Welcome back!  I hope you had a lovely weekend!  Today I am excited to cheer Charity on at the annual spelling bee.  In honor of the spelling bee, I have a joke for you...What do you call a bee born in May?  (Answer will be shared at morning meeting!)

Please wash, read and order your lunch.  Next, please read the new poem and illustrate it.  Your last job is to complete the writing challenge that you have at your group.  Please do this writing in your writer's notebook.

__Cyara_____, ____Brianna____ and Mrs. Harvey will do a free share.  ___Megan___ will lead morning meeting.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Friday, May 24, 2013

Thank you to my screen operator.  I appreciate you!

Homework:
Read
share poetry folder
study for science test

Once your assignments are recorded, please put a heading on your spelling test paper.  Look around the room, find someone who is also ready and give/take your spelling test.
Happy Memorial Day,

I bet you are looking forward to a long weekend.  I can't wait to spend some time with my family!  Please take care of your three jobs right away this morning.

______Owen______, __Brianna_____, _Carlos____and Lauren____ will share at the meeting that ____Lauren_____leads.  Your first duty this morning is to work with your group to finish your group name card.  Be sure everyone gets his/her name on the card.  Next, please pick up your ipad.  Make sure your name and number are on your homescreen.  After that, you can use the new app called Motion Math.

I will be around to check your homework.  Please have this on your desk.

Kindly,
Mrs.Harvey

Thursday, May 23, 2013

So far, I am winning the quiet contest....

Homework:

Read
Math journal p. 292 (correct 1-3)
Spelling activity (finish it)
Study for Science

"On Location" day tomorrow

History project due tomorrow
Dear Scientists,

Hello.  Today, you will take the hands-on portion of the NYS Science test.  It is a test that requires you to read and follow the directions carefully.  Let's practice here.  

Directions:  Read this entire message before doing anything else.

I need you to take care of your three jobs.  Next, update your reading status.  After that, please complete Math box 10.13.  Finally, please pick up your ipad and check out the new app photon.

If you are still reading this and haven't done anything yet- good job.  I don't want you to do any of the above jobs.  Your real jobs are to order, wash and cut out your clown.  You should glue your clown to the piece of paper I gave you.  Next, pick up your ipad and use the new app called Motion Math.  

I will lead a quick morning meeting right after announcements.  Our test starts at 8:00 so we won't have time for sharing.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Homework:
Read
PC p. 114
Spelling activity
SL 10.1
Study for Science test
Hello Learners,

Today we welcome a special guest to our classroom.  Ms. Ess will be here to help us use a new app on the ipads.  I look forward to seeing what you create with Puppet Pals HD.  

Please take care of your three jobs.  Those of you who did not get to the measuring stations yesterday should do that now.  Your other job is to meet with your writing partner and begin writing the script for your puppet pals topic.  Be creative, yet thorough with how you teach new students about our classroom.  

____Jacob D. ______ will lead morning meeting.  _Jayden_____, ____Ryan B_____ and ________ will share if we have time!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Homework:
Read
Math journal page 292
color clown
Spelling activity
Study for Science
return permission slip

You should be recording your assignments.  The timer starts right now.  This message will disappear in 2 minutes.  

Once you are done recording your assignments, work with your group to come up with a new name for your new group.  Remember it needs to be positive and original.

Thank you, Charlie Jacobs, for giving the class a heads up on this new routine.  The CBG tickets will be on your desk shortly.  Stop reading this outloud and record your assignments.  The 2 minutes is almost up.  
Hello Students,

Today is the District Budget vote.  You will see adults coming into our gym to vote either yes or no for our school's budget.  Be sure to be friendly to these guests if you have a chance!

In preparation for Thursday's NY state Science test, I would like you to review some measuring skills.  After you complete your three jobs, please visit one of the measuring stations and measure the items there.  Just like Thursday's test, you will need to read and follow the directions carefully.  While you are waiting for your turn, you can read and illustrate the new poem.

We will begin developing a character today for your realistic fiction story.  Be thinking about two people who you admire; this will help you create a character.

_Evan _______, _____Sam_____ and _____Chucky_ will share as Sofie S________ leads morning meeting.  
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Monday, May 20, 2013

Homework:
Read
Mathbox 9.10
Spelling activity

bring a flat item
return permission slip
Remind your parents to vote!
In addition to the words from your personal choice list, choose words from the following list to build this week's contract.

Spelling Word suggestions:
synergize                                          ecosystem
orchestra                                          nature
schedule
phototropism
glistening
interdependence
memorial
soldier
Air Force
Marines

Happy Monday,

Wow!  That was a fast weekend!  I hope you enjoyed some time with your family AND with a book!  This morning, we will travel to the high school to see the fifth graders perform.  I am looking forward to seeing you perform next week!

Please return your library books as you are up washing your hands and ordering your lunch.  Next, please complete Math journal p. _287__.  Once that is done, you can work on Math box 9.8.

Today, we will return to our Math Workshop model where you work with Mrs. Winiecki and myself.  Do you remember your group?

_Laura_____, _Charlie Jacobs_______, and _____Jacob D______ will share at _Brianna__________'s morning meeting.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Friday, May 17, 2013

You have two minutes:

Homework:
Read
share poetry folder
return permission slip

extra work: (write sentence 25 times)

bring pencils and erasers
work on history project

WOW!  You are quick learners!  Thank you for getting settled in so quickly!  I REALLY appreciate it! (Thanks for not reading this aloud too; I know you want to!) 
Happy Friday,

Welcome to the last day of school for this week!  _Ryan A.  ______, __Ellie______ and ____Megan____ will share.  Ellie will lead morning meeting.

After you finish your three jobs, please draw this picture in your learning log.  Be sure to label the parts carefully.  Next, use the Science book, p. 55-56 to list each flower part's job.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Homework:
Read
Spelling activity (finish it)

History project
bring something flat
simple machine project

Hello Decimal experts,

Today you will have a chance to show your decimal and percent knowledge.  I am anxious to see how you do!  I will be checking your homework shortly.  Please have everything spread out on your desk.

After you complete your three jobs, please update your reading status.  Next, I'd like you to work on any PC pages you need to get caught up on.  (See the word work sign!)  Finally, work in your purple New York book until Morning meeting.

__Sofie S______, _Charity_P.___ and Sophie.R________ will share.  __Charlie P.__ will lead morning meeting. 

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey 

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Homework:
Read
spelling activity
Math page

history project
bring something flat
Dear Planters,

Good morning!  I am looking forward to being with you for the entire day today!  I hope to have a productive day!

__Jacob.S_______, __Joey____________ and Analee K. _________ will share an item for the writer's notebook.  _Laura______ will lead morning meeting.

I hope to meet with you this morning to check your homework and yesterday's thinning/transplanting work.  Be ready to bring these items to me when I call you.  In the meantime, do your three jobs and then grab your ipad. Using the notes app, record the three major parts of plants and their jobs.  You can find this information on pages 50-53 of your Science book.  


Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Read
Spelling activity

7.85 / 5         .678 / 2

work on history project
bring something flat for w.n.
study for S.S.
Good morning Class,

     I am sad that I can't be with you this morning, but I know Mrs. Camillo will take good care of you. (I also know that you will be respectful and responsible in my absence!) I will return in time for Daily 4.
     _______Gabby___, ________ and ________ will share something flat for the writer's notebook.  Jacob.s____________ will lead morning meeting.    
Please read the message, order you lunch and wash your hands.  Next, I'd like you to finish the thinning and transplanting writing you started yesterday.  Please be detailed in your description.  Finally, please steal some time to read until morning meeting.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Monday, May 13, 2013

Homework:
Read
SL 9.9
Bring a flat item to add to w.n.
Study for S.S.

History project
bring erasers and pencils
Happy Monday,

I hope your weekend was special!  Were you good to your mom?  I hope so!  ______________ will share this morning as __Joey________ leads morning meeting.

Today, you will find quotients that involve decimals....do you remember what quotients are?  Maybe this will remind you:

Find the quotient for each problem:

678 / 5             742 / 9

Please show your work in your math journal.  After that is done, be sure to pick up this week's poem.  Enjoy reading that!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Happy Friday, Children!

Did you know that Sunday is Mother's day?  This morning, you will create a gift to honor your mother.  Be thinking about what kind words you can use in the card.

Please take care of your three jobs.  While you are up, you should return your library books.  At this point, you should NOT be watering your plants anymore.  Too much water can be bad for your plants.  I would like you to update your reading status.  Your next job is to do page 31 in your Practice companion.

__________, _____________ and ___Ryan b__________ will share as ___charlie j_________ leads morning meeting.

I am looking forward to a day filled with quality work!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Hello Leaders,

I am so impressed with how yesterday's morning meeting went.  I am looking forward to today's meeting that ___Jayden_______ will lead.  _Ryan A________, ________ and ________________ will share this morning.

As you are completing your regular morning work, please also finish Mathbox 9.6.  Once that is finished, please pick up your ipad.  I would like you to use the Coop Fraction app.

I will be around to check your homework shortly.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Homework:
Read
Spelling  sentences
SL 9.8

history project
simple machines project

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Homework:
Read
Words in sentences
67 X 54      623  *  390


6.7  X .45
simple machine project
work on history project
bring items to share
Hello there, Synergizers!

I am looking forward to creating synergy with you today.  Laura_________, ________ and _________ will share as ___Charity_____ leads morning meeting.  

Your plants are continuing to flourish; when you get a chance, take a peek at them!  While you are up and moving, take care of your three normal jobs.  Once you get back to your seat, please spread out your homework and complete Math box 9.6.  

Later today, we will illustrate a plant's life cycle.  Be thinking about what the different stages of a a plant's life look like.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Homework:
Read
PC p. 23
SL 9.6

Math page
work on History project
Good morning Motion Experts,

Today, you will take the Machines and Motion test.  I am curious to see what you understand about these two concepts.  I hope you have been studying!

As you get settled this morning, please wash your hands, read the message and order your lunch.  As you are moving around, stop and look at your plant growth.  They all look great....except for mine!  After your normal jobs are done, please spend some time on Daily 4 catch up.  This should include: your synergize post-it note, PC p. 30 and copying your progressive poem section in sharpie.  If you finish all of those jobs, you can choose another Daily 4 task.

_______Charity______, __Sofie s_________ and ___Joey D_____ will share today at ____Sam_________'s morning meeting.  Listen for the bells to ring...

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Homework:
Read

SL 9.4
PC p.22

study for Science test
work on history project

Monday, May 6, 2013

Happy Monday, Planters!

I am excited for you to see the growth that your plants have made!  It is amazing how quickly these plants grow!  Please take a peek at your plant as you are up doing your three jobs.  
__Jayden_________, ______Ellie____ and _____Gabby_______ will share.  ___Cyara_________ will lead morning meeting.  You will know it's time for morning meeting when you hear the bells rings.  In the meantime, please read the new poem.  Next, update your reading status.  Finally, please work on Mathbox 9.4.

I am looking forward to a great day with you today!

Kindly, 
Mrs. Harvey

Friday, May 3, 2013

Good morning, Planters!

Today, we will plant our Brassica seeds.  I think you will be surprised to see how fast they grow!  We also have our Book Swap at 10:30 today.  If you have books for the swap, please bring them to me!

After you take care of your three basic jobs, I have three more jobs for you.  First of all, please trace and cut out three of your hands.   We will use these to decorate our door for "Paint the town Purple."  Next, please cut out the fraction and percent cards from the back of your math journal.  Be sure to cut carefully.  Lastly, please use a calculator to finish converting the fractions on page 356 and 357 to decimals. 

There is lots to do; don't delay!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Owen will lead our morning meeting.   _______, _________ and ______ will share.
Homework:
Read
SL 9.3
SL 9.1 (survey)
PC p.5
finish science paragraph
Study for Science andS.S.

wear purple
Book swap books
return report card envelope

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Hello Motion Experts,

Now that you have visited most of the motion stations, I expect that you are familiar with our science words.  This morning, please write a paragraph describing your experience at the Motion stations.  Be sure to use the words motion, force, friction and inertia.  I would also like to see you discuss kinetic, potential and mechanical energies.

Of course, first, you should complete your three jobs!  I will be calling you over to check your homework and your list of books read. 

______Cyara_____, ___Charlie Jacobs__________ and _Sam_________ will share today.  Gabby will lead morning meeting.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Happy May, Synergizers!

Mr. Fenz will be with us this morning.  We will continue with our sharing tomorrow morning.  Please be efficient with your morning work so we can start morning meeting right at 8:00!

After you complete your three jobs, please read p. 106 in your planner.  This will give you an idea of what SYNERGIZE means.  Next, please make sure your list of books read is updated.  Finally, please complete math journal pages 266-267        .

I will be around to collect your math homework.  Let's have a great day today!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey