Update on Homework

In our classroom, we have a Friday checklist.  On the Friday Checklist is a list of all of the assignments due on the Friday of that week.  It is expected that if students are not able to get their all of their work completed by Friday, that they must take it home for homework.
When checking in on your child's homework, ask them how they are doing on the Friday Checklist:)


I will start to list the Friday checklist on Monday of every week so parents are aware of what should be completed.

Due Jan. 30th
2 reading responses
Vocabulary packet
Word work homework
Research completed for Biography
Narrator's View Packet
Small Group Book- chapter assigned

PS...because of the practice OLPA test this week, there has been no math homework sent home on Monday and Tuesday this week.

Themes this Week

Thursday:  Harry Potter theme day for Lia's birthday!

Friday:  Jersey day in preparation for super bowl weekend!

February Brings...

Conferences!!  Don't forget to sign up for a time that works for you!
Looking forward to seeing you all again!

Book Orders

January Due Date:  January 30th, 2015
Shop Online: scholastic.com/readingclub
One-Time Class Activation Code: 2H2UW


Dear Families,
Encouraging reading is one of the most important things we can do to help your child succeed. It can be tough finding the right books to keep them interested, which is why I am so excited that our class will be participating in Scholastic Reading Club this school year.
With Scholastic Reading Club:
- Every book you buy earns FREE Books for our classroom library
- You can choose from handpicked, grade- and reading-level-specific books for your child
- You'll find the best values on a variety of formats, including eBooks

Thank you for your support,

Brenda Tollas

If This Is Your First Time Ordering Online:
- VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub
- ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code (top of this letter)
- SHOP from a carefully curated selection of the best books, value packs, and Storia eBooks
- SUBMIT your order and earn FREE Books for our classroom
- All book orders will be shipped to our classroom so we can celebrate the joy of reading together!

Back Down to the Nitty Gritty!!

Time to catch up with room 51!!!

THIS WEEK

Friday:  U of M Field trip  Please make sure your child has returned his/her permission slip.
             Gillette Blanket Project

Wednesday:  Fire Talk from local Brooklyn Park Fire Fighters

HOMEWORK!!!
Yes!  We had a little break in there with homework!  The week before break we spent reteaching/retesting past standards for those that needed it.  Last week, we needed to take some days to do a math screener and work on our Hands-on-Equations.

So, THIS WEEK...
Homework is coming!!
1.  New word work lists/homework
2.  Math/Fractions
3.  Read 30 minutes a night.

Also, students are always told that if they are not able to finish all of their work that is due on Friday, that it should go home as homework.

Current I CANS:

Reading
I can compare and contrast stories of the same genre on their approaches to similar themes and topics.

Writing
I can quote from a text to support an answer using the ACE strategy.
I can write a Biography.
I can use the writing process to produce works of writing.

Math
I can compare, add/subtract, and recognize equivalent fractions, mixed numbers, and improper fractions.

Stay Warm!!!

Brenda Tollas

Seconds at Lunch!!

Here is a message from Laura Lucas 

(School Nutrition Manager)

Since they won’t be here next year, we are going to start offering seconds to the 5^th grade students on Monday, January 26^th.

We are also sending out a letter in the Wednesday envelope exclusive to 5^th graders this Wednesday & next to notify their parents.

A couple of things for the students to keep in mind, are the following:

After everyone has gone through the line, there will be a call for anyone who wishes to get an ‘extra’, ie, mini corn dogs, fries, mashed potatoes, etc. However, no one can purchase an extra dessert or chips.

You will need to get in line to check with the cashier 1^st before you can purchase the extra.

If you do not have extra money in your account, you cannot purchase extra’s.

If you are a free/reduced student, you would still need to have extra money in your account.

Sports/Electronic Day Tomorrow!

To celebrate Devin's birthday, he has picked a sports/electronic day.  Students should wear anything that represents sports!  They can choose to stay in for recess tomorrow and have supervised, electronic time with their friends!