Homefun 10-31-11

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WEB Summary

Sp packet due Thurs.

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Bring Halloween candy tomorrow

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

After school band starts tomorrow 

Halloween Trade Store

        This Halloween we are starting a new Halloween math tradition.  Please bring in your candy from Oct. 31^st and we will be having a trade store.  Before you trade those items you are not fond of, we will be doing a math lesson on mean, median, mode and range using your treats.  If you do not trick or treat I will place you with a friend for this activity.  Once this activity is over, the candy bag will go back into your backpack to take home.  No candy will be brought to lunch or recess. (Sorry)  Thank you!

Where in the World is the Westwood Wildcat?

Our wildcat has decided that once again, it is time for a vacation.  :)  This week he has decided to relax in the Northeastern hemisphere.  Post your guesses below!  :)

Golden Key Club 10-28-11

Below are the members of our Golden Key Club for the week of October 24th - October 28th.  These students worked so hard to turn their homework in on time each day and follow the rules of our classroom.  Congratulations!

A Promise for a Healthy Future

Today our students wore red to celebrate the end of Red Ribbon Week.  Our students have taken an important pledge to themselves to live a drug-free and healthy life.  Thank you for all your support at home to make this a great Red Ribbon Week!

Homefun 10-28-11

Read 20- finish reading and start summary

Math: 3-4 prac B
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Sign report card envelope

10-27-11

Read 20- Finish reading your WEB book by tomorrow

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Grammar packet due tomorrow

Math: Red: 3-4 Reteaching, Blue: 3-4 Problem Solving

Wear Red Tomorrow

Thursday Folders

Homefun 10-26-11

Read 20- Finish WEB book by Friday
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Grammar Due Friday
Box Top Collection Day Tomorrow
Backwards Day Tomorrow

Paperless Challenge

As many of you know, our class started a mission last year to become 95% paper free.  While we weren't able to reach our goal last year, we came very close and learned a lot in the process.  This year we have continued to learn more about how the changes we have made have helped the earth.  Last week the students continued their research on this topic.  The students learned more about how paper is made, the impact of the manufacturing process on our world, and the power of recycling.  We are even more motivated than before to continue our quest.  The students are working on spreading the word and trying to get more people to join our challenge.  In the coming weeks students will work in committees to continue our efforts.  Students, if there is a special committee that you would like to work on, please post below.  As one of our students stated, "One small spark can ignite a great fire."  With hard work and focus, they are hoping to be that spark.

Last Call for Box Tops!

Box Tops will be collected for this month on October 27th.  Please send in any that you have at home.  N17's Grandma has been collecting for us again.  :)  We already have 431 for this month.  Let's see if we can break 500!  :)

Homefun 10-25-11

Read 20- finish reading WEB book by Friday

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Math- p.108-109 #12-17, 28-30

Late start tomorrow

KCC mini speeches due tomorrow

Tomorrow is hat day

Grammar Packet due Friday

DARE Graduation

DARE Graduation is coming up!  Hopefully you all received the invitation that came home recently.  Our Westwood 5th Grade DARE Graduation ceremony is scheduled for Friday, November 4th at 11:00 am in the auditorium.  This is a fantastic opportunity to recognize our students, all of their hard work, and the promises they've made to themselves to live a drug-free and healthy lifestyle.  We hope you can join us for the ceremony!

The Kids Should See This

On one of my favorite blogs to follow, The Kids Should See This, there was a great story about a 7 year old boy and his dad who sent a homemade balloon and camera to space.  Not only is this story awesome, but it also complements our new science unit, Variables, nicely.  :)  We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we did.  :)

Homemade Spacecraft from Luke Geissbuhler on Vimeo.

Red Ribbon Week

This week is Red Ribbon Week!  Westwood would like to celebrate each day of the week to promote, "Saying No To Drugs!"

Tuesday- "Give Drugs the Slip"- Wear your slippers at school
Wednesday- "Hats Off to Being Drug Free"- Wear a hat in school all day
Thursday- "Turn Your Back On Drugs"- Wear your clothes backwards
Friday- "Westwood Is Drug Free"- Wear RED to support a Drug Free Life

Let's celebrate all that we are and all that we can continue to be when we stay DRUG FREE!

Homefun 10-24-11

Read 20 min- Finish reading WEB book by Friday

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Math: Red: Practice 1.14

Blue: 4-1 Prac B or C

Grammar packet p.1 due tomorrow

KCC mini speeches (introduce yourself) are due Wednesday

Band tomorrow

Wear slippers to school tomorrow for Red Ribbon Week

Social Studies Test

The students took their Social Studies test electronically today.  The results are a computer print out on a half slip of paper.  Sometimes those are hard to find, so I just wanted to make sure everyone knew what to look for. Take care and enjoy your weekend!

Homefun 10-21-11

• Read 20- finish reading WEB book by next week
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Thank you!

Thank you so much to all who participated in the Fall Fundraiser, the 5-10-15 Challenge.  As a class we raised a total of $517, and as a school we raised over $4,000!  Thank you so much for all of your generosity and hard work.  We truly appreciate your support.

Golden Key Club 10-21-11

Congratulations to our Golden Key Club members for the week of 10/17/11-10/21/11.  So many students have made positive changes in their work habits and homework habits since conferences.  Thank you so much for your support at home.

Homefun 10-20-11

Read 20

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Math HW:

Red: 3-3 Prac B

Blue: 4-2 HW and Practice (show estimates on 1-9)

Thursday folders

Sp test tomorrow

S.S. test tomorrow

School store tomorrow

KCC forms due tomorrow

Social Studies Presentations

Our students have been busy becoming experts on one of several ancient civilizations.  This week, students are presenting the information they learned to the class.  On Friday we will take a test.  Students are expected to take notes during presentations, and they are allowed to use these notes on their test.

Homefun 10-19-11

Read 20 min
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Math Red book: 3-2 Prac B
Math Blue book: 4-1 Prac B
Sp packet due tomorrow
Sp test Friday
S.S. test Friday

Homefun 10-18-11

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Math 3-1 Prac B or Challenge

Sp packet due Thurs.

Sp Test Fri

KCC forms due Friday

Be prepared for S.S. presentations tomorrow- practice presenting and all E.C. is due tomorrow

Homefun 10-17-11

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Math 1.13 choose 1 side

Math Test Corrections due tomorrow- separate sheet of paper in pencil show all work and staple to your test

Sp packet due Thurs.

Sp Test Fri

1/2 Day tomorrow

Picture Retakes tomorrow

S.S. presentations Wed- finish cue cards and E.C.

Golden Key Team 10-14-11

Below is the Golden Key Team for 10/11-10/14.  These students worked hard to turn in all of their assignments on time and follow all of the school rules.  Way to go!

Trail of History

We had a wonderful time at Trail of History today.  We learned about life in a wigwam, pioneer cooking, militia weaponry, how to make homemade rootbeer, how to build a log cabin, and many other amazing things.  This was a fabulous trip.  The students were complimented over and over again on their respectful behavior and wonderful listening manners.  This is truly cause for celebration!  :)

The only sad part was that there was so much to see, learn, and do that we weren't able to get to.  If you and your family are interested in visiting the Trail of History this weekend, it is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am- 4:00pm.  Visit their website for more information.

Homefun 10-14-11

Read 20 minutes
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Work on Social Studies Extra Credit artifact- Due Tuesday
All DARE essays must be turned in Monday

Homefun 10-12-11

Read 20

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Math Ch. 2 Test p. 85 #1-23

Math Test Tomorrow

Waste free lunch on Friday

Finish revising and editing your DARE essay 

Homefun 10-11-11

Read 20

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Math 2-7 Prac B

Math Test Thurs.

Finish Ancient Cultures paragraph

Make sure you have DARE rough draft tomorrow

Trail of History- Waste free lunch Friday

Golden Key Club 10-5-11

Below is the Golden Key Club for the week of 10-3-11.  The following students completed their work on time and followed our classroom rules this week.  Keep up the great work!

Homefun 10-5-11

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Finish Native American Paragraph

Math 2-6 Prac B

Taffy Apples due Tuesday

Post Nov. WEB book by Friday

Homefun 10-4-11

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Post new WEB book choice by Friday

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2-5 Prac B

Finish Native American research and paragraph

Family Night at the Bookfair tonight from 5:30-7:30

1/2 day tomorrow

Taffy Apple sales

It's Boookfair Time!

The bookfair has arrived at Westwood, and I've heard there will be Battle of the Books books at the fair.  Which Battle books do you think would be the best additions to our classroom library?  If you need a list of titles, you can find it under the WEB resources along the right side of our blog. 

Homefun 10-3-11

Read 20
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Practice Cue Card presentation
Choose Nov. WEB book by Friday
Taffy Apple Orders
5-10-15 were due today, please turn in tomorrow if you still have it
DARE essay rough draft- finish

Ruby Bridges Research

All of you are finding some wonderful websites while you are doing your investigative research on Ruby Bridges.  Follow this link to post any good websites you find that you think might help others.  Please include the URL, a 1 sentence annotation, and your code.

WEB Projects

This week the students will be presenting their WEB projects.  The students should have turned in the following this morning:
1. Book
2. Book Diary
3. Summary
4. Cue Cards
5. Project

Students are asked to hold on to their cue cards so that they can continue practicing at home.  If for some reason you know your child will not be in school on Wed. please let me know so that I can have them present on Tuesday.  Thank you!