Katherine Saylor

May 2008

Homework for the week of May 12th-16th

(Students should be reading EVERY night for 30 minutes.  Any book, magazine, etc....this is a standing homework assignment for 5th grade)    **Book Cover Book Report due in May 15th, for those of you who have already used your coupon.  Remember, students who have not used their book report coupon, may do so for this last book report.

Monday, 5/12:

Laguage/Arts:  Wordly Wise 20, due Friday       Book Jacket Book Report due Thursday.    DOL Test  WW20 Spelling/Vocab. Test Friday

Math:  End of Unit Study Guide due Wedneseday, 5/14.  Test on Friday, 5/15

Tuesday,5/13:

Wednesday, 5/14:

                                            

Thursday, 5/15:

Friday,5/16:

Laguage/Arts:  Wordly Wise 20, due today    DOL Test  WW20 Spelling/Vocab. Test Friday

Math:  End of Unit Test Today!!

  Have a GREAT Weekend!!!! 

Just one more week!!!!                                                                          

                                                      

Laguage/Arts:  Wordly Wise 20, due Friday     DOL Test  WW20 Spelling/Vocab. Test Friday      Book Jacket Book Report due totday!!!!

Math:  End of Unit Test on Friday, 5/15

Laguage/Arts:  Wordly Wise 20, due Friday     DOL Test  WW20 Spelling/Vocab. Test Friday      Book Jacket Book Report due Thursday.

Math:  End of Unit Study Guide due Wedneseday, 5/14.  Test on Friday, 5/15

Laguage/Arts:  Wordly Wise 20, due Friday     DOL Test  WW20 Spelling/Vocab. Test Friday     Book Jacket Book Report due Thursday.

Math:  End of Unit Study Guide due Wedneseday, 5/14.  Test on Friday, 5/15

Daily Schedule

• 7:15-7:50 Morning Work
• 7:50-8:00 Morning Announcements
• 8:00-9:15 Math
• 9:15-10:00 L.A./Reading/Writer's Workshop
• 10:00-10:45 Social Studies/Reading                                                
• 10:45-11:25 Specials
• 11:30-12:10 Science/Health
• 12:10-12:24 Check Morning Work
• 12:26-12:56 Lunch
• 12:56-1:20 Recess
• 1:20-1:45 Writing Block
• 1:45-2:10 Read-A-Loud
• 2:10- Dismissal

Web sites

                 Check these websistes out!!! 

• Plant and Animal Cells: http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model.htm
• Civil War Info: http://www.civilwar.com/

Language Arts site:

• http://www.cobbk12.org/sites/literacy/index.htm

Kennesaw State web sites that cover a variety of curriculum topics:  http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/3-5.htm

Ben's Guide to the U. S. Government: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/index.html

U. S. Government for Kids:  www.kids.gov

Symbols of the U. S. Government:  http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/index.html

Safe Sites for Children (a wide variety of web sites):  http://www.ssfchildren.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index

Another safe web site for children:  http://www.beritsbest.com/

Educational online games:  www.gamequarium.com

Cool math web site:  www.coolmath.com

Another cool math (interactive) web site:  www.aaamath.com

Dr. Brown's Cool Science Sites for Kids:  http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/tbrown/cool_kids_science_sites.htm

Free online games for children:  http://www.learn4good.com/games/kids.htm

Brain-building games:  http://www.shockwave.com/kids.jsp#None

Tangrams online:  http://www.apples4theteacher.com/math.html

All sorts of math sites can be found here! Multiplication and division games and practice!http://www.thebeehive.org/school/elementary/math.asp?subject=27

Interactive educational games website (great math activities!)  www.funbrain.com

Cobb County Calendar

Here is the link to the Cobb County School Calendar. 

It has important information about upcoming test dates, early release dates, and school holidays. 

http://www.cobbk12.org/calendars/2007-08SchoolYearCalendar_Amended.pdf

Announcements

Just a few reminders:

Parents, we had a wonderful time at Rock Eagle!!  I truly appreciate all of you who were able to come!!  This was a rewarding and unforgettable trip for everyone who was there.

****Anyone who is interested in volunteering to help set up for the 5th grade dance on May 21st can email Deborah Hill at ed_deb@bellsouth.net  (fyi- there is an underscore between the "ed" and "deb" but it is hard to see when the email hyperlinks the email address).  Also, Deborah Hill and Connie Stafford will be in the cafeteria this Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. getting a head start by getting some decorations cut out for the dance.  All are welcome and anyone who comes, needs to bring scissors.

p.s. They will definitely need some help but I don't think they will need tons of folks, so if there are just a handful of parents that you know would do a wonderful job and just want to email them this information, rather than everyone, then feel free to just do that.

Please send in your $10 donation to help cover the costs of end-of-year fifth grade activities

• McClure counselors and administrators come talk to rising 6th graders --  May 12
• Book Jacket Book Report  --  May 15  (If you have not used your coupon yet, you may use it for this book report)
• Fifth grade awards ceremony (McClure M. S. theater--5:30 p.m.) -- May 20 *Reception held at the Bullard busport, immediately following ceremony**
• Fifth grade luau and dance (1:00-4:00).  Student-only event; sorry, no parents will be invited to attend (chaperoned by 5th grade teachers and Bullard administration) -- May 21
• Yearbook signing  --  May 22  1-1:45  **Don't forget to bring your yearbook to school!!!!
• Last day of school! -- May 23
• Fifth Grade Walk (1:45 p.m.) --  May 23

Supplies

**Supply List for 2007-2008 School Year**

4 packages wide ruled notebook paper 1 package of #2 pencils 1 package of 8 count Crayola markers                                                                                              1 package colored pencils OR crayons                            2 large Elmer glue sticks                                                                      1 pair scissors 1 ruler (standard/metric) 2 highlighters 4 folders with pockets and brads (blue, green, purple, and orange) 1 (2") three-ring binder to fit inside desk 1 set of dividers (5 - 7 subjects) 2 wide-ruled composition notebooks 2 boxes of tissues 2 colored pens for checking work Wordly Wise 3000 Book 5 second edition  (Found at Teacher's Orchard in Kennesaw or School Box in Marrietta)

Class Wish List

Playground equipment                                                                                                                 Throw pillows, floor pillows or long body pillows (jungle theme)
Glade scented oil air fresheners (Hawaiian Breeze)                                                                       Board games                                                                                                      
Bags of individually wrapped candy .

.. this is used throughout the year for         

                                                      

Question!!!!

I am taking a survey to see who is reading this blog.  If you are, I would love your feedback and comments.  This Blog has been set up to relay important dates, upcoming events, and homework assignments. 

p.s.  Let me know if  you have seen the new pictures on the blog.  If so, let me know what you think!!

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond!!  Katherine Saylor