Monday, February 29, 2016

Math: P12-8, SPW p.30
Science:
Social Studies:
Reading/Language Arts: Read to Ride
                                         spelling activity
                                       
Other:Plan book review share.  Watch video below for ideas.
Book review videos
essay ideas

spelling suggestions:
decompose
digestive
esophagus
intestine
shamrock


February 29, 2016

Happy Leap Day!

     Did you realize that this year is a Leap Year; we have an extra day this year.  It only happens every 4 years, so it is pretty special!
     Please order your lunch, read the message and wash your hands.  Next, you should read the new poem and get your spelling pretest paper ready.  Finally, if your name is on the easel, please work on those jobs.  If you are done with everything, please see me for a special Leap Year challenge.

______, _______ and _________ will share a book review.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Friday, February 26, 2016

Math: use reflex math
Science:study for test
Social Studies:
Reading/Language Arts: Read to Ride
                                         Share poetry folder
                                       
Other:Plan book review share.  Watch video below for ideas.
Book review videos

February 25, 2016

Hello Smencil Consumers,

I bet you are excited for the aromatic pencils that will be for sale during lunch today!

Please order your lunch, read the message and wash your hands.  Next, you should spread out your homework.  After that, if you need to take the digestion Brainpop video, please do that.  If your name is on the easel for "catch up" work, please do that.  If you are done with everything, please take out the digestive system pictures you started with Mrs. Solem.  I'd like you to finish coloring those this morning.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Math: Division page (Side 7), use reflex math
Science:study for test
Social Studies:
Reading/Language Arts: Read to Ride
                                         Spelling activity
                                        Handwriting p.58-59
                                       
Other:Smencils money


Wednesday, February 24, 2016

February 25, 2016

Hello Mixed Number Makers,

I WILL be joining you today, I just have to be a little late.  Thank you for getting the day started on the right foot!  Please order your lunch, read the message and wash your hands.  Next, please spread out your homework.

For morning work, please make sure Quick Check 12-6 is complete.  Then, you should do DCCR page 12-7.  Leave this on your desk when you go to the library!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

If you have time check out the book reviews at http://www.dogobooks.com for some ideas for our new bossy share!
Math: P12-6, SPW p. 50
Science:study for test
Social Studies:
Reading/Language Arts: Read to Ride
                                         Spelling activity
                                        Handwriting p.56-57
                                       
Other:Smencils money
Use Reflex math

February 24, 2016

Hello Soggy Students,

It is a nasty morning out there!  I am glad you're in here where it is warm and dry.  I look forward to spending the entire day with you today!

Please order your lunch, read the message and wash your hands.  After you have your homework spread out, you should do some catch up work.  Please make sure the following things are completed:

  • Yesterday's Math Lesson Work: p. 299-300, 8-15, 17, 18
  • Equivalent Fraction QR work
  • Good Enough to Eat Nutrient Page
When all of those items are complete, you can have some time to work on Reflex math.  So far Grace C. and Logan are making the most progress on Reflex; great job to both of you!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

February 23, 2016

Good morning,

I am sorry that I can't be here with you today.  I have a meeting, so I will be around.  I hope to pop in to say hello.  Also, I will be back for our Book Club meeting this afternoon!    _Trinity__ and ________ will share today.

Please read the message, order your lunch and wash  your hands.  Next, you should spread out your homework.  Finally, please work on DCCR 12-5, page 9 in your blue packet.  If you finish that, you can read the mythology books. (Ella, Korey, Alex, Kenny and Trinity, please find your packet on the side table!)

Have a great day; be your best!
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Monday, February 22, 2016

Math: P12-4, SPW p. 25
Science:
Social Studies:
Reading/Language Arts: Read to Ride
                                         Spelling activity
                                        Handwriting p.50-51 (manuscript = printing)
                                       
Other:Smencils money
Use Reflex math
return library books

Spelling suggestions:
combustion   digestion nutrition  fraction    irretrievable   vegetables  carbohydrates
February 22, 2016

Dear Students,

Hello and happy Monday!  I hope your weekend was terrific!  Please order your lunch, read the message and wash your hands.  I have a new poem for you this week.  Please read the poem and highlight all of the nouns.  After that, you should number your spelling pretest paper.  Finally, please make sure your ipad is fully charged; we will be using it quite a bit this morning.

While you wait for the spelling test to begin, you can browse the Greek mythology books under the easel.  We will use these for "Read to Others" this week.  I hope you enjoy them.

__Trinity________ and ___________ will share today.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Friday, February 19, 2016

Math: Use Reflex math
Science: bring in grocery store ads
Social Studies:
Reading/Language Arts: Read to Ride
                                         
                                       
Other:Smencils money

February 19, 2016

Dear Students,

Hello!  I am glad to see you today.  Please read the message, order your lunch and wash your hands. Next, you should spread out your homework.  Ella_________, __Alex______ and ________ will share today.

For morning work, I'd like you to finish up yesterday's Lesson Work for Math Rotations.  The assignment was:
P. 292, 21-26, 33, 34 and QC 12-1 and 12-2.  

Once that is done, please get your ipad.  Spend some time looking at the choosemyplate.gov site.  I'd like you to become familiar with each of the 5 food groups.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Math: P12-2, SPW p. 23
Science: bring in grocery store ads
Social Studies:
Reading/Language Arts: Read to Ride
                                         Handwriting p.48-49
                                       
Other:Smencils money

February 18, 2016

Hello Nutritious Kids,

Today, we will continue to explore what it means to eat a healthy diet.  Matthew___________, _______ and ________ will share.

Please order your lunch, wash your hands and spread out your homework.  I hope to have morning meeting before Technology today, so please be efficient.  While you are waiting, please finish coloring the myplate picture from yesterday.  Also, if you didn't finish the Lesson Work from yesterday's Math Rotations, you should finish that.  If you're done with everything, you can browse the new books I put on the Science shelf.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Math: P12-1
Science: bring in grocery store ads
Social Studies:
Reading/Language Arts: Read to Ride
                                         homophone packet (2 pages)
                                         Handwriting p.46-47
                                       
Other:

February 17, 2016

Good Snowy Morning,

I am glad to see you today.  Please come in, get settled and complete our morning routine (order lunch, wash hands, read message.)  __Grace D_________, _Trevor__________and _______ will share today.

I read about a new Math routine that I am anxious to share with you today.  In order to do that, we need to have our morning meeting BEFORE Music today.  Please be efficient with your routine so we can make this happen.  Please number your new, blue Math packet.  Then you should do page one, DCCR 12-1.  I hope you finish that by 9:05 when I plan to call morning meeting.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Friday, February 12, 2016

Happy 100th Day, Valentines,

Hi there!  What a fun, yet busy day we have ahead...three tests, the 100th day and a Valentine's party! Please read through this message so you know how to handle all of our business today!

First, you should order your lunch, wash your hands and spread out your homework.  Next, please make sure your name is clearly displayed on your valentine box.  After that, you should meet with a partner to take your spelling test.  When all of that is done, you can pass out your valentines.

If you are hard-working enough to get all of that done and still have a few minutes, you can begin the practice test of Topic 11 at pearsonsuccessnet.org.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Math: SPW p.20
Science:
Social Studies: study for test
Reading/Language Arts: Read to Ride
                                         Spelling activity
                                         100th day writing, add color and details
                                       
Other:

bring your Valentine's box
make valentines



Megan
Ella
Hunter
Madison
Karlea
Grace C.
Grace D.
Trevor
Matthew
Jeremy
Logan
Korey
Paige
Olha
Alex
Robbie
Kenny
Sydney
Cordelia
Reid
Trinity

Keagen
February 11, 2016

Good morning Creative Kids,

I look forward to seeing your Valentines boxes today.  Please find a spot on the window sill to display your clever work.  _____Cordelia____, _Olha________ and __Trevor______ will share today.

After you have ordered your lunch, washed your hands and read the message, please spread out your homework.  Next, I'd like you to update your reading status.  Finally, please work on ixl skill Q.19.  You will be practicing putting fractions in order.  You might want to have a your Math Notebook out to do some figuring in.

I hope to do some Plickers work later today.  Make sure your plickers card is in a safe place!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Math: SPW p.18
Science:
Social Studies: study for test
Reading/Language Arts: Read to Ride
                                         Spelling activity
                                         Handwriting, pgs. 44-45
                                       
Other:

bring your Valentine's box
make valentines



Megan
Ella
Hunter
Madison
Karlea
Grace C.
Grace D.
Trevor
Matthew
Jeremy
Logan
Korey
Paige
Olha
Alex
Robbie
Kenny
Sydney
Cordelia
Reid
Trinity

Keagen
February 10, 2016

Hello Travelers,

Yesterday was fun at Wegmans, wasn't it?  I hope you learned a lot about nutritious eating. We will talk more about that in the coming days.

Please order your lunch, wash your hands and read the message. Next, you should spread out your homework.  After that, find the index card on your desk.  Look through your study guide or your red book to find out the major event that happened it that year.  In neat, large print, label the card with the event.  Then you and your group should work together follow the  paper directions taped to the black shelf to make a timeline.  This is one of those "Tests" to see if you can follow directions and work as a team.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
p.s. _Maddie______, ______ and ________ will share.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

February 9, 2016

Dear Wegmans Visitors,

We will leave right away this morning for our Wegmans trip. I am looking forward to this adventure with you.  Please be efficient in following these directions!

Please move your stick to bringing so I know that you are here.  Next, spread out your homework.  Finally, please work on Quick Check 11-6 in your blue packet.

We won't have time for morning meeting today, so sharers, we look forward to hearing from you tomorrow!

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Monday, February 8, 2016

February 8, 2016

Dear Students,

Hello Hard Workers!  I hope you had a great weekend!  Today will be a "Ketchup" day....a day where we catch up on some missing work.

Please order your lunch, wash your hands and read the message.  Next, you should number your spelling pretest page.  After that, I'd like you to read your new poem.  Then, you should solve this problem on the back of  your blue math packet...78 X 45.  Finally, please work on DCCR p.11-6, page 11 in your blue packet.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

_____Logan_____, __JEREMY__________ and ________Sydney___ will share.

Friday, February 5, 2016

Math: 
Science:
Social Studies: study for test
Reading/Language Arts: Read to Ride
                                         share poetry folder
                                       
Other:
return book club slip
make your Valentine's box



Megan
Ella
Hunter
Madison
Karlea
Grace C.
Grace D.
Trevor
Matthew
Jeremy
Logan
Korey
Paige
Olha
Alex
Robbie
Kenny
Sydney
Cordelia
Reid
Trinity

Keagen
February 5, 2016

Happy Friday,

The snow was a surprise to me this morning; are you happy to see it?  ____Grace_____, ________ and _______ will do a free share this morning.

Please order your lunch, wash your hands and read the message.  Next, you should spread out your homework.  When that is all done, please update your reading status.  Finally, please take a picture that represents your learning this week.  You can finish up by doing skill Q.5 on IXL.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

February 4, 2016

Dear Students,

Hello!  I am sorry that I can't be here with you today.  I am counting on you to do your very best work!  __________, _______ and _______ will share.

Please order your lunch, wash your hands and read the message.  Next you should update your reading status and spread our your homework.  When that is done, please work on the TENACITY page.  Be neat and complete with this work as I will be sharing it with Mrs. Walker and the other teachers.  When you get a chance, I'd like you to start this week's Measure It.

Thank you in advance for doing your very best work today.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Math: SPW p.16
Science:
Social Studies:
Reading/Language Arts: Read to Ride
                                        Spelling activity
                                        Handwriting p.38-39
Other:
return book club slip
plan your Valentine's box
Book orders due 2/5
remind parents to check email!

Megan
Ella
Hunter
Madison
Karlea
Grace C.
Grace D.
Trevor
Matthew
Jeremy
Logan
Korey
Paige
Olha
Alex
Robbie
Kenny
Sydney
Cordelia
Reid
Trinity

Keagen
February 3, 2016

Hello Students,

I am looking forward to a full day of learning and listening. Karlea______ and __Trinity_____ will share about their Atlantic state connection.  Cordelia_________ will begin the free share.

Please order your lunch, wash your hands and read the message.  On your desk, please find many papers.  These should go into your take-home folder.Next, spread out your homework!  Finally, I'd like you to refresh your memory on the Explorer knowledge you've gained.  Please reread page E2 and make sure E3 is finished.  After that you can color page E4.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Math: SPW p.13, P11-4
Science:
Social Studies:
Reading/Language Arts: Read to Ride
                                        Spelling activity
                                        Handwriting p.36-37
Other:
return book club slip
bring Atlantic share
plan your Valentine's box
Book orders due 2/5
remind parents to check email!



Megan
Ella
Hunter
Madison
Karlea
Grace C.
Grace D.
Trevor
Matthew
Jeremy
Logan
Korey
Paige
Olha
Alex
Robbie
Kenny
Sydney
Cordelia
Reid
Trinity

Keagen

February 2, 2016

Happy Groundhog's Day!

We will use Wonderopolis later today to learn more about this unique holiday!  I haven't heard; did the groundhog see his shadow?

Please read the message, order your lunch and wash your hands.  You should also spread out your homework and update your reading status.  Next, please complete Side 7 of the division timed test on your desk.  This will be good practice as we will be doing the real timed test before Library this morning!

_Reid________, ___________ and _________ will share today.  I am looking forward to hearing from you all.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey


Monday, February 1, 2016

Math: SPW p.12
Science:
Social Studies:
Reading/Language Arts: Read to Ride
                                        Spelling activity
                                        Handwriting p.34-35
Other:
return book club
bring Atlantic share
plan your Valentine's box
Book orders due 2/5

Spelling suggestions:
nevertheless                countryside        Valentine's Day
February                      tenacity               hyphenated
February 1, 2016

Happy February!

I am excited to hear about your weekend and start the week with you.  As usual, we have lots to do; please be efficient in your morning routine.  _________, __________, and ________ will share.  Please wash your hands, order your lunch and read the message.

Once you are organized, please read the new poem.  Next, you should number your spelling pretest page to 20.  After that, please use last week's spelling test to update your personal choice list.  Finally, please take some time to play with the fraction strips on your desk.  (Some of you will have to work together.  )We will use these tools later during Math.

Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey