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Monday Letter 2/25/2008 |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
2/25/2008
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LANGUAGE ARTS: Our vocabulary test has been rescheduled for Friday, February 29th. The test will be matching, covering the 50 words we have studied so far this year. We made study cards last week, and students should spend about 20 minutes reviewing these words each night. We will also spend time in literature circles this week, as the end of trimester approaches on Friday.
MATH: Students are working with partners to solve a "Bike Trip" problem. Students will be presenting their solutions during class this week. We will begin working in Module 6, and there will be homework on practice problems from the book a couple of days this week.
THEME: We will again work on our q ...
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Research Report: Extra Credit 2/22 |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
2/21/2008
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Remember that to earn extra credit, your research report is due on Friday. This includes ALL of the aspects of the report (notecards, bib cards, rough draft, bibliography, and final copy).
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Westdyke Monday Letter 2/19/2008 |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
2/20/2008
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LANGUAGE ARTS: As a reminder, I have moved the vocabulary test to February 27th. This should help relieve some of the pressure for the students and allow them to do their best work on all upcoming assignments. We will make study cards in class this week. The quiz will be matching, covering the 50 words we have studied so far this year. Students will have time to work on the trimester research report in class this week. Be sure to check my calendar for due dates. The rough draft was due today (Tuesday). Several students did not have their rough draft in class and were unable to participate in peer editing today. These students are missing out on valuable feedback not only from me, but also from their peers. Please check in with your student and ask to see his/her rough draft. The typed copy is due Monday the 25th. Extra credit is available for those who turn it in on Friday the 22nd. All aspects of the projec ...
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5/6 Field Trips |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
2/12/2008
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Our field trip budget includes guest speakers. To recap, we had a Revolutionary War re-enactment soldier in full military costume and with weaponry come to the school in October to speak with all of the 5/6. In November, with KSS and Thanksgiving we did not do any other field trips. In January, the DMNS did an incredible presentation for each class about the circulatory system and the heart. Students witnessed a heart dissection firsthand. In February, we are going to the Hall of Life at the museum. We don't usually go on a trip in March due to CSAP and spring break. In April, we are going to go on two trips. The same is true of May. We also have guest speakers in April for "The Talk" (reproduction) for sixth gr ...
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Sack Lunch for the Field Trip Friday! |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
2/12/2008
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Please pack a sack lunch for Friday's field trip. It is easiest for the kids to be able to through away any partially eaten food before going back into the museum. Our class chaperones are Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Galyon.
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Valentine's Day Party: Bring Shoebox on Monday |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
2/8/2008
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Our party will be on February 14th from 1:30-3:00. The kids want to decorate boxes to hold their valentines. Please send a shoebox in with your child on Monday.
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Blood Typing Coming Tuesday February 12th! |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
2/8/2008
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We will be blood typing in class on Tuesday afternoon. Tiffany Boyd, RN and Stargate parent, will be onhand to supervise the process. We will maintain a sterile environment and use the data to chart our classes types, and compare this to national averages.
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2nd Trimester Project: Theme/Lit Class Collaboration |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
2/5/2008
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We are working together on our trimester project. The topic is from Theme content (American Revolution, documents of freedom, and the human body). Topics have been selected. Students will work on it in Theme and Lit. They will receive two grades for the project, one from Lit, and one from Theme. Deadlines and rubrics will be sent home by the Lit teacher. The final project is due on February 25th. Extra credit is available for those who turn it in on February 22nd.
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Monday Letter Week of February 4th |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
2/5/2008
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LANGUAGE ARTS: This week, we will to work in Literature Circles. Students will learn about the important jobs and roles they will take on as members of small groups. Please note that students need to have their assigned book available each day. We will also have a vocabulary packet this week, due on Friday. It is on the root word "gen" which means birth or origin. I have moved our Vocabulary quiz from this Friday the 8th to February 14th. The quiz will be matching, covering the 50 words we have studied so far this year.
MATH: We will continue to work on Module 5 concepts. Students will have homework on Monday and Tuesday this week. We will also begin a group problem-solvi ...
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Westdyke Monday Letter 1/28/2007 |
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By Stephanie Westdyke on
1/28/2008
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LANGUAGE ARTS: We will continue with our literature circle novels, The Time Bike and The Last Treasure. Last Friday, students began working with partners to create a compare/contrast diagram of the main characters in the two novels. This helps integrate students and provide them the opportunity to share what they have learned about their main characters. Students will complete spelling packet #23. Please note that a vocabulary test over all five packets will be on Friday, February 8th. Students will receive a study packet on Thursday.
MATH: We are working in Module 5 in the book. Students will have homework on Tuesday and Wednesday nights this week. We are also learning about the Stock Market, and will place our first buy ...
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