Thank you, to all of those who attended Open House.
Math - Still working with Building on Numbers You Know. Students will come home on Thursday with a game to play with a parent or older sibling. We will be looking at different strategies for division and multiplication. Students will also reason about remainders in division problems.
Science - We are doing centers on measuring matter. Our next unit is on Mixtures and solutions. A letter will be coming home on Friday to ask parents if they can supply some food items.
Social Studies - Last quiz on 10 states will be next Wednesday. All 50 states are on the flashcards. PLEASE have your child study them. If they make an A on the quiz they will not have to write the states and capitals as often for homework.
Homework - Monday Write states and capitals 5 times each. (Grades were too low)
Tuesday - STudy states and Capitals. Math worksheet
Wednesday - Write states and capitals in cursive.- Math worksheet
Thursday - Math Worksheet - Wordsearch
September 8, 2008
I would like to invite each of you to attend Open House Thursday evening at 6:30.
Math - Continuing to work on understanding numbers.
Students may bring home something called a multiple tower next week. When they do have them explain to you how they can use the multiple tower to solve math problems.
You will hear the word "cluster" again this year. Students should be able to explain them to you but if you need to ask me questions regarding them, please feel free to call or stop by after school. I'm usually here until 4:00.
Social Studies - Continuing with states and capitals. Flashcards have been updated. Please have your child practice these at home.
Science - Matter and its properties
Homework:
Monday Worksheet(math) States and capitals print & cursive.
Tuesday: Math worksheet (multiplication) States and capitals twice (pring & cursive)
Wednesday: Math worksheet
Thursday: Math worksheet and states and capitals make a wordsearch
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August 29, 2008
Very Important - Picture Day is Tuesday, Sept. 2. Due to technical difficulties last week several classes did not have their pictures made. A second day was scheduled and Tuesday is it. Please dress accordingly.
Well, we finally finished our first full week and it was great. This is an awesome group of students and I know we are going to have a great year.
Math- We are into our building on numbers you know book. Students were given a booklet to give their parents, that describes what we will be doing. If you did not receive it, please ask them. I heard a lot of great math discussions last week. Students will need to become more comfortable with writing about their math.
Science - We are studying the properties of matter. If your child has not brought in their three ring binder and a set of dividers they will need to do so this week.
Social Studies - I can tell who studied and who didn't.
Please utilize the flashcards at the top of the page.
Don't forget to look for the mystery word.
Have a safe and fun Labor Day. See you on Tuesday.
Reminder: Open House September 11th.
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August 21, 2008
Hope you are all staying safe as we endure Fay's fickleness. If you have a chance this will be a good time to find out information on hurricanes and tropical storms.
Please remember you have a quiz on the ten states and capitals when we return. Please click on flashcards to see a complete list of the states and capitals for this week's quiz.
You may also want to check out some of the links listed below.
I hope to see you tomorrow if they reopen the schools. Please keep an eye on the news and stay safe.
Ms. Waller
P. S, I just heard on news there is no school tomorrow. I will see you all on Monday.
August 17, 2008
Welcome to the 5th Grade!
I hope everyone had a wonderful summer and is ready for an exciting school year.
My name is Ms. Waller and I have been teaching in Duval County for 22 years. I have taught 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. This year I will be teaching your child in Math, Science, and Social Studies. Your child will go next door to Ms. VanGaasbeek's room for Reading and Language Arts.
School begins bright and early Monday morning at 8:25.
A supply list will go home the first day, along with a newsletter about what you can expect in each of the subjects.
Agendas are very important in the fifth grade. Students will be responsible for writing down homework assignments and having them signed. Homework will be given Monday through Thursday and is to be turned in each day. Please feel free to send notes to me in your child's agenda.
School notes is an excellent way for parents to keep up with what is going on in each subject area. I try to update it weekly. I have also listed links at the bottom of the page that are excellent sources for students to use. The flashcards are also important as they will have words we are using in class. A mystery word is posted each week in the flashcards and students are encouraged to go through them and find the mystery word. The first student to find the mystery word, write it down in their agenda, have it signed by their parent, and show it to me will receive a treat.
There is a change in lunches this year. Lunch is now $1.50 full price, $ .40 reduced price.
I look forward to meeting you all on Monday morning. The only supplies needed for Monday are pencil, paper, and possibly rain gear.
Internet Public Library a great site with links to other great sites regarding the Science Fair
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