Wednesday, October 28, 2009

FALL BREAK

We have no school on Thursday and Friday, October 29th and 30th. Please enjoy your days off and READ!! Be safe!! See you on Monday.

FALL CELEBRATION

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to ALL who helped to make our celebration a success!! The kids had a great time and enjoyed all the treats!!!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Today's Homework:
Reading ~ Take Home Reader 20 minutes

Lang. Arts ~ The Sign of the Beaver read chapter 16 and complete comprehension worksheet (in the student's reading section of their binders -- on notebook paper)

Science ~ Science Fair Hypothesis due tomorrow

SCIENCE FAIR PACKET

By now your child has received their Science Fair packet. In this packet is tips and ideas. You may use one of these ideas or one of your own. All packets should be signed by a parent -- their was a place to sign on the front page of the packet. All 5th graders must complete a Science Fair project. It will be a grade for 2nd quarter. Projects are due December 1st. I will be periodically checking for completeness. Any questions should be asked early. Don't wait until the last minute to complete this project.

ICE CREAM SUNDAE

Please send in $1.00 for the 5th grade Ice Cream Sundae by Monday, October 26th. Thanks!

QUARTER TESTING

Last day of quarter testing is tomorrow! Great job getting to school and arriving on time!!

Monday, October 19, 2009

Today's Homework:

Reading ~ Take Home Reader 20 minutes

Math ~ Mrs. Gumbs' group -- complete Decimals notebook page

Science ~ Get Science Fair packet signed by parent

Quarter Testing

Quarter Testing begins tomorrow. Please make sure your child is in school and is arriving on time.

Fall Celebration

Thank you to those who offered and volunteered to help with our Fall Celebration. I will be in contact with you over the next couple of days to finalize plans. I appreciate all your help!

Friday, October 16, 2009

Today's Homework:

Reading ~ Take Home Reader 20 minutes each day.

Ecosystems and Explorers tests are on Monday. STUDY!

FALL CELEBRATION

We are having our Fall Celebration on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. I sent an email out asking for help. I need a parent to help coordinate the food and drink that we will need. If you can help, I would greatly appreciate it!!

QUARTER TESTING

It's that time of year! WOW! The first quarter is almost over! We have 1st Quarter Testing on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, October 20-22, 2009. Please make sure your child is in school and on time.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Today's Homework:

Reading ~ THR 20 minutes

Spelling ~ wordsearch

Math ~ Mrs. Gumbs' group text page 209 set C #1-4 do not find the mean

Science ~ Coach Book read page 59

Ecosystems and Explorers Tests are on Monday. (I needed to postpone these.)

Science -- We had a special visitor today from the Winston Salem Water Plant. She came and explained how pollution affects our drinking water. It was very informative and fun! She explained why it is so important to not fertilize your yard too much, and why you should pick up after your pet. Ask your child...it was very enlightening!

Guidance -- Mrs. Bland has been coming into our room to do a guidance lesson with us! She is so fun to listen to and to watch! On Friday, October 16, your child will need to bring in a special ROCK -- yes, a ROCK. This is for a special lesson Mrs. Bland has planned. How exciting!!

Monday, October 12, 2009

Today's Homework:

Reading ~ Take Home Reader 20 minutes

Math ~ Mrs. Gumbs' group -- text page 209 Set B (don't find the mean), complete Graphing from class

Science ~ Lab Report for your Egg Drop due Wednesday, October 14, 2009; Ecosystems Test on Friday

S.S. ~ read and complete text page 14; Explorers Test on Friday

Planner Parent Letter was due today. Your child recieved this on Thursday, October 8, 2009. Please sign and turn in tomorrow.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Today's Homework:

Reading ~ Take Home Reader 20 minutes
Math ~ Mrs. Gumbs' group - WS 7.6 (#1-6) -- All students have a math Quiz tomorrow.

Spelling and Vocabulary tests tomorrow.

A Planner Parent letter was sent home today. Please read this carefully and sign the letter. I am collecting all signed letters on Monday, October 12.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Today's Homework:

Reading ~ Take Home Reader 20 minutes

Language Arts ~ Read Beaver chapter 15. Write the main idea and 5 suporting details on the chapter.

Spelling and Vocabulary Tests on Friday.

Our Egg Drop went very well today!! The students were very excited about their egg. Our class had 10 "survivors"!! I was very impressed with the containers and the thought process that went into creating a container. We discussed what materials were used for both the survivors and the non-survivors. It was a very good discussion. Thank you to Omiah's mom for helping me load the eggs to the roof! We had a few spectators too!

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Today's Homework:

Reading ~ Take Home Reader 20 minutes

Vocabulary ~ worksheet on the word "courtiers"

Math ~ Mrs. Gumbs' group has no homework

Science ~ Egg Drop Project due tomorrow -- ALL students should bring their project with them to school tomorrow.

McTeacher Night at McDonald's TONIGHT from 5-8pm at the McD's on University and Hanes Mill Road (near IHOP and Starbucks). I will be at McD's (doing who knows what!) from 7-8pm! Hope to see you there!! This is a great way to support Gibson!

Monday, October 5, 2009

Today's Homework:

Reading ~ Take Home Reader 20 minutes
Math ~ Mrs. Gumbs' group complete 6 division problems
Science ~ Egg Drop project due Wednesday 10/7/09
S.S. ~ complete page 64 in the textbook