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Thursday, August 13, 2015

August 13, 2015

A - Boehme/Goff:

Math: 1-12 worksheet due 8/14. 
Independent Reading:  20 minutes each night.
Spelling Words: scene, bracelet, mute, strive, faithful, devote, rhyme, succeed, coax, rely, conceal, forgave, lonesome, delete, confine, exceed, terrain, reproach, abuse, defeat
Vocabulary Words:   mentor, employed, contested, tumult, pursuit, scholastic, grimly, culprit, deprived, miraculous
Science:  Attend a Star or Sun Party and write a paragraph about what you saw for extra credit.  See the Science page.   
Social studies: Atlas 7a-b due 8/14.
Art:  Finish color collages.


A - Packard: 

Math: #2-1: 8/14.
Think Through Math (online): 10 completed lessons by 8/31. 
Grammar Wkst: "The Catskill Mountains"Subject/Predicate: 8/14.

Memorize Poem: "The Parts of Speech." Due: 8/17.  Memorize 2 lines each night. Remember "Loud, Slow, and Clear."
Independent Reading: 20 min. each night. 100 min. per week.

Moon Phase Chart: 8/20. Record moon phase each night.
Spelling/Vocabulary/Grammar Test: Friday, August 17.
Spelling Words:  (Long Vowel Sounds) scene, bracelet, mute, strive, faithful, devote, rhyme, succeed, coax, rely, conceal, forgave, lonesome, delete, confine, exceed, terrain, reproach, abuse, defeat.
Vocabulary Words: mentor, employed, contested, tumult, pursuit, scholastic, grimly, culprit, deprived, miraculous.
Prepositions: We almost have them memorized! Keep practicing the actions!
Reading Buddies: 8/14.

B - Ridge: 

Math: Wkst. 1-13 due 8/13.
Read 20 minutes a night, record in your planner.
Spelling/Vocabulary/Grammar Test: Friday, August 17.
Spelling Words:  (Long Vowel Sounds) scene, bracelet, mute, strive, faithful, devote, rhyme, succeed, coax, rely, conceal, forgave, lonesome, delete, confine, exceed, terrain, reproach, abuse, defeat.
Vocabulary Words: mentor, employed, contested, tumult, pursuit, scholastic, grimly, culprit, deprived, miraculous.
Science home lab "Mold: It is Lovely to Behold, but Not to Hold!" due on 8/13-Tomorrow!
Remember this experiment requires at least four days of observations- don't start too late!
Link to the assignment:  Mold It Is Lovely to Behold.

C - Park:



D - Berven/Thomas:

We will have most of the school supplies that you will need, however if you would like to bring your own highlighter, markers and pencil sharpener that would be great!

If you are able to contribute to our classroom, any of the following items would be greatly appreciated as well:
Kleenex
Hand Sanitizers (for the class)
Individually wrapped candy
Zip Locked Bags
Candy Bars
Fruit Snacks

Can't wait to see you all on Monday, August 17th!!

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

August 12, 2015

A - Boehme/Goff:

Math: 1-10 worksheet due 8/13. 
Independent Reading:  20 minutes each night.
Spelling Words: scene, bracelet, mute, strive, faithful, devote, rhyme, succeed, coax, rely, conceal, forgave, lonesome, delete, confine, exceed, terrain, reproach, abuse, defeat
Vocabulary Words:   mentor, employed, contested, tumult, pursuit, scholastic, grimly, culprit, deprived, miraculous
Science:  Attend a Star or Sun Party and write a paragraph about what you saw for extra credit.  See the Science page.   
Social studies: Atlas 7a-b due 8/14.
Art:  Finish color collages.


A - Packard: 

Welcome Fumiaki Yamamoto, our new Japanese college student! He will be with us for the next three weeks.

Math: Unit 1 Chapter Test today. No homework assignment.
Think Through Math (online): 10 completed lessons by 8/31.
Memorize Poem: "The Parts of Speech." Due: 8/17.  Memorize 2 lines each night. Remember "Loud, Slow, and Clear."
Independent Reading: 20 min. each night. 100 min. per week.
Moon Phase Chart: 8/20. Record moon phase each night.
Spelling/Vocabulary/Grammar Test: Friday, August 17.
Spelling Words:  (Long Vowel Sounds) scene, bracelet, mute, strive, faithful, devote, rhyme, succeed, coax, rely, conceal, forgave, lonesome, delete, confine, exceed, terrain, reproach, abuse, defeat.
Vocabulary Words: mentor, employed, contested, tumult, pursuit, scholastic, grimly, culprit, deprived, miraculous.
Prepositions: We almost have them memorized! Keep practicing the actions!
PE: Thursday, 8/13.

B - Ridge: 

Math: Wkst. 1-13 due 8/13.
Read 20 minutes a night, record in your planner.
Spelling/Vocabulary/Grammar Test: Friday, August 17.
Spelling Words:  (Long Vowel Sounds) scene, bracelet, mute, strive, faithful, devote, rhyme, succeed, coax, rely, conceal, forgave, lonesome, delete, confine, exceed, terrain, reproach, abuse, defeat.
Vocabulary Words: mentor, employed, contested, tumult, pursuit, scholastic, grimly, culprit, deprived, miraculous.


Science home lab "Mold: It is Lovely to Behold, but Not to Hold!" due on 8/13-Tomorrow!

Remember this experiment requires at least four days of observations- don't start too late!
Link to the assignment:  Mold It Is Lovely to Behold.

C - Park:



D - Berven/Thomas:

We will have most of the school supplies that you will need, however if you would like to bring your own highlighter, markers and pencil sharpener that would be great!

If you are able to contribute to our classroom, any of the following items would be greatly appreciated as well:
Kleenex
Hand Sanitizers (for the class)
Individually wrapped candy
Zip Locked Bags
Candy Bars
Fruit Snacks

Can't wait to see you all on Monday, August 17th!!

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

August 11, 2015

A - Boehme/Goff:

Math: 1-9 worksheet due 8/12. 
Independent Reading:  20 minutes each night.
Spelling Words: scene, bracelet, mute, strive, faithful, devote, rhyme, succeed, coax, rely, conceal, forgave, lonesome, delete, confine, exceed, terrain, reproach, abuse, defeat
Vocabulary Words:   mentor, employed, contested, tumult, pursuit, scholastic, grimly, culprit, deprived, miraculous
Science:  Attend a Star or Sun Party and write a paragraph about what you saw for extra credit.  See the Science page.   
Social studies: Atlas 7a-b due 8/14.
Art:  Finish color collages.


A - Packard: 

Welcome Fumiaki Yamamoto, our new Japanese college student! He will be with us for the next three weeks.

Math: Unit 1 Chapter Review: 8/12. Unit test tomorrow, 8/12.
Think Through Math: 10 completed lessons by 8/31.
Spelling Wkst: 8/12.
Memorize Poem: "The Parts of Speech." Due: 8/17. Memorize 2 lines each night. Remember "Loud, Slow, and Clear."
Independent Reading: 20 min. each night. 100 min. per week.
Moon Crossword Puzzle: 8/12.
Moon Phase Chart: 8/20. Record moon phase each night.
Spelling/Vocabulary/Grammar Test: Friday, August 17.
Spelling Words:  (Long Vowel Sounds) scene, bracelet, mute, strive, faithful, devote, rhyme, succeed, coax, rely, conceal, forgave, lonesome, delete, confine, exceed, terrain, reproach, abuse, defeat.
Vocabulary Words: mentor, employed, contested, tumult, pursuit, scholastic, grimly, culprit, deprived, miraculous.
Prepositions: We almost have them memorized! Keep practicing the actions! We took a practice quiz today.
PE: Thursday, 8/13.

B - Ridge: 

Math: Wkst. 1-8 due 8/6.
Read 20 minutes a night, record in your planner.
Science home lab "Mold: It is Lovely to Behold, but Not to Hold!" due on 8/13.
Remember this experiment requires at least four days of observations- don't start too late!
Link to the assignment:  Mold It Is Lovely to Behold.

C - Park:



D - Berven/Thomas:

We will have most of the school supplies that you will need, however if you would like to bring your own highlighter, markers and pencil sharpener that would be great!

If you are able to contribute to our classroom, any of the following items would be greatly appreciated as well:
Kleenex
Hand Sanitizers (for the class)
Individually wrapped candy
Zip Locked Bags
Candy Bars
Fruit Snacks

Can't wait to see you all on Monday, August 17th!!
 

Monday, August 10, 2015

August 10, 2015

A - Boehme/Goff:

 

Math: 1-7 worksheet due 8/11. 
Independent Reading:  20 minutes each night.
Spelling Words: scene, bracelet, mute, strive, faithful, devote, rhyme, succeed, coax, rely, conceal, forgave, lonesome, delete, confine, exceed, terrain, reproach, abuse, defeat
Vocabulary Words:   mentor, employed, contested, tumult, pursuit, scholastic, grimly, culprit, deprived, miraculous
Science:  no homework.
Attend a Star or Sun Party and write a paragraph about what you saw for extra credit.  See the Science page.   
Social studies: Atlas 7a-b due 8/14.
Art:  Finish color collages.


A - Packard:
Math: Wkst. #1-13, #1-14: 8/11.
Memorize Poem: "The Parts of Speech." Due: 8/17. Memorize 2 lines each night. Remember "Loud, Slow, and Clear."
Independent Reading: 20 min. each night. 100 min. per week.
Science: Moon Phase Chart: 8/20. Record moon phase each night.
Spelling/Vocabulary/Grammar Test: Friday, August 17.
Spelling Words:  scene, bracelet, mute, strive, faithful, devote, rhyme, succeed, coax, rely, conceal, forgave, lonesome, delete, confine, exceed, terrain, reproach, abuse, defeat
Vocabulary Words: mentor, employed, contested, tumult, pursuit, scholastic, grimly, culprit, deprived, miraculous.
Prepositions: We almost have them memorized! Keep practicing!
PE: Thursday, 8/13.

B - Ridge: 

Math: Wkst. 1-8 due 8/6.
Read 20 minutes a night, record in your planner.
Science home lab "Mold: It is Lovely to Behold, but Not to Hold!" due on 8/13.
Remember this experiment requires at least four days of observations- don't start too late!
Link to the assignment:  Mold It Is Lovely to Behold.

C - Park:



D - Berven/Thomas:
We will have most of the school supplies that you will need, however if you would like to bring your own highlighter, markers and pencil sharpener that would be great!

If you are able to contribute to our classroom, any of the following items would be greatly appreciated as well:
Kleenex
Hand Sanitizers (for the class)
Individually wrapped candy
Zip Locked Bags
Candy Bars
Fruit Snacks

Can't wait to see you all on Monday, August 17th!!

Friday, August 7, 2015

August 7, 2015

A - Boehme/Goff:

 

Math: 1-6 worksheet due 8/10. 
Independent Reading:  20 minutes each night.
Spelling Words: 
Vocabulary Words:   
Science:  no homework.
Attend a Star or Sun Party and write a paragraph about what you saw for extra credit.  See the Science page.   
Social studies: 
Art:  Finish color collages.


A - Packard:

Leadership Card signed and returned: Monday 8/10.Math: #1-12: 8/10.
Memorize Poem: "The Parts of Speech." Due: 8/17. Memorize 2 lines each night. Remember "Loud, Slow, and Clear."
Independent Reading: 20 min. each night. 100 min. per week.
Science: Moon Phase Chart: 8/20. Record moon phase each night.
Spelling/Vocabulary/Grammar Test: Because the Reading Benchmark #1 Pretest took longer than expected, we will have this test on Monday, August 10.
Spelling Words:  batch, sloppy, strict, cleanse, expand, initials, somehow, reject, rhythm, meadow, text, bluff, statue, dreadful, vanish, blunder, recover, mystery, promptly, polish.
Vocabulary words: publishing, manuscript, editorial, pressuring, disclose, maze, literary, revisions, wry, muted.

B - Ridge: 
Math: Wkst. 1-8 due 8/6.
Read 20 minutes a night, record in your planner.
Science home lab "Mold: It is Lovely to Behold, but Not to Hold!" due on 8/13.
Remember this experiment requires at least four days of observations- don't start too late!
Link to the assignment:  Mold It Is Lovely to Behold.

C - Park:



D - Berven/Thomas:
Off track until August 17.

Thursday, August 6, 2015

August 6, 2015

  Thank you, B-track Safety Patrol for your service. Great first day!

A - Boehme/Goff:

 

Math: 1-5 worksheet due 8/7.  Quiz Friday.
Independent Reading:  20 minutes each night.
Spelling Words:  batch, sloppy, strict, cleanse, expand, initials, somehow, reject, rhythm, meadow, text, bluff, statue, dreadful, vanish, blunder, recover, mystery, promptly, polish. 
Vocabulary Words:  publishing, manuscript, editorial, pressuring, disclose, maze, literary, revisions, wry, muted.
Spelling and vocabulary quizzes on Friday. 
Science:  no homework.
Attend a Star or Sun Party and write a paragraph about what you saw for extra credit.  See the Science page.   
Social studies:  Atlas 6a-b due 8/7. 
Art:  Self-portrait due Thursday, 8/6.
Library starts on Friday.

A - Packard:

Math: #1-10 and #1-11: 8/7.
Memorize Poem: "The Parts of Speech." Due: 8/17. Memorize 2 lines each night. Remember "Loud, Slow, and Clear."
Independent Reading: Bring independent reading book to school: 8/7. Also, remember to do 20 min. each night. 100 min. per week.
Science: Moon Phase Chart: 8/20. Record moon phase each night.
Study for Spelling/Vocabulary/Grammar test: 8/7. 
Spelling Words:  batch, sloppy, strict, cleanse, expand, initials, somehow, reject, rhythm, meadow, text, bluff, statue, dreadful, vanish, blunder, recover, mystery, promptly, polish.
Vocabulary words: publishing, manuscript, editorial, pressuring, disclose, maze, literary, revisions, wry, muted.
Science: ***Extra Credit. The Salt Lake Astronomical Society is hosting free public star parties this month.  They are Friday, August 7, at Wheeler Farm from dusk to 11 p.m., and Friday, August 21, at Harmon's at 7800 S 700 E from dusk to 11 p.m.  There is also a Sun Party on Saturday, August 29, at Winchester Park on 6400 S 1100 W from 9 a.m. to noon. Attend one of these Star Parties and write a 5-7 sentence paragraph about what you learned. Due: August 31. 
PE: Check out www.speedstacks.com. There are some cool videos of the national championships and instructions on how to order your own set. (Purchasing your own set it NOT a requirement.)
Reading Buddies with Mr. Hunting's First Grade Class starts tomorrow, 8/7. 

B - Ridge: 
Math: Wkst. 1-8 due 8/6.
Read 20 minutes a night, record in your planner.
Science home lab "Mold: It is Lovely to Behold, but Not to Hold!" due on 8/13.
Remember this experiment requires at least four days of observations- don't start too late!
Link to the assignment:  Mold It Is Lovely to Behold.

C - Park:



D - Berven/Thomas:
Off track until August 17.

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

August 5, 2015

August 5, 2015

Thank you Safety Patrol B track for your service! Great first day!

A - Boehme/Goff:
Math: 1-4 worksheet due 8/6. 
Independent Reading:  20 minutes each night.
Spelling Words:  batch, sloppy, strict, cleanse, expand, initials, somehow, reject, rhythm, meadow, text, bluff, statue, dreadful, vanish, blunder, recover, mystery, promptly, polish. 
Vocabulary Words:  publishing, manuscript, editorial, pressuring, disclose, maze, literary, revisions, wry, muted.
Science:  Finish coloring planets on size scale drawing due 8/5.
Attend a Star or Sun Party and write a paragraph about what you saw for extra credit.  See the Science page.   
Social studies:  Atlas 6a-b due 8/7. 
Art:  Self-portrait due Thursday, 8/6.

A - Packard:

Math: #1-8 and #1-9. Due: 8/6.
Memorize Poem: "The Parts of Speech." Due: 8/17. Memorize 2 lines each night. Remember "Loud, Slow, and Clear."
Spelling Wkst. (prefixes): 8/6.
Independent Reading: 20 min. each night. 100 min. per week.
Science: Moon Phase Chart: 8/20. Record moon phase each night.
Spelling/Vocabulary/Grammar test: 8/7. 
Spelling Words:  batch, sloppy, strict, cleanse, expand, initials, somehow, reject, rhythm, meadow, text, bluff, statue, dreadful, vanish, blunder, recover, mystery, promptly, polish.
Vocabulary words: publishing, manuscript, editorial, pressuring, disclose, maze, literary, revisions, wry, muted.
Science: Extra Credit. The Salt Lake Astronomical Society is hosting free public star parties this month.  They are Friday, August 7, at Wheeler Farm from dusk to 11 p.m., and Friday, August 21, at Harmon's at 7800 S 700 E from dusk to 11 p.m.  There is also a Sun Party on Saturday, August 29, at Winchester Park on 6400 S 1100 W from 9 a.m. to noon. Attend one of these Star Parties and write a 5-7 sentence paragraph about what you learned. Due: August 31. 
PE: Check out www.speedstacks.com. There are some cool videos of the national championships and instructions on how to order your own set. (Purchasing your own set it NOT a requirement.)

B - Ridge: 
Math: Wkst. 1-7 due 8/7.
Read 20 minutes a night, record in your planner.
Science home lab "Mold: It is Lovely to Behold, but Not to Hold!" due on 8/13.
Remember this experiment requires at least four days of observations- don't start too late!
Link to the assignment:  Mold It Is Lovely to Behold.

C - Park:



D - Berven/Thomas:
Off track until August 17.