Friday, April 29, 2011

Homework

Tonight's homework:

- Read 20-30 minutes
- Bring in soil (ziplock bag) and/or any clear plastic bottles (w/ lids).
- Have a great weekend!!

- Mr. B

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Homework

Tonight's homework:

- Read 20-30 minutes
- Christopher Columbus/Robin Hood worksheet (read and answer questions)
- Math:  Multiplication practice* (Mad Minute tomorrow!)
             *Students can time themselves to see how long it takes to finish - then check to see how many answers were correct OR students can try to see how many correct answers they can get in a given amount of time (e.g., 90 seconds).

Have fun!

- Mr. B

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Homework

Tonight's homework:

- Read 20-30 minutes
- George Washington/Ben Franklin worksheet (read and answer the questions)
- Math:  Temperature worksheet (from Mrs. Gibson's rotation)

No word study at all this week.  Our morning schedule hasn't been consistent enough to introduce sorts.  Next week it is!

- Mr. B

Monday, April 25, 2011

Homework

Tonight's homework:

- Read 20-30 minutes
- Math:  Measurement (mass/weight) worksheet "The Winner!/Todd's Tools"
- NO WORD STUDY TONIGHT (new sorts will begin tomorrow)

Enjoy the beautiful weather!

- Mr. B

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Homework + Literacy Night

Tonight's homework:

- Read 20-30 minutes
- Enjoy the nice weather

Optional:
- Finish working on your Cat Story

Tonight is Literacy Night at Brownsville Elementary School.  Parents and students are invited to stop by from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a used book sale and to see some of the things we've been working on in Language Arts.

Students will be sharing their writing and some of their favorite books.

- Mr. B

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Homework

Tonight's homework:

- Read 20-30 minutes
- Math:  Daily Math Practice (whole week)*
              *This is review for the practice S.O.L. test that we will be taking tomorrow morning.

Optional:

- Work on your Cat Story at home, please bring it back!

Have fun!

- Mr. B

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Homework

Tonight's homework:

- Read 20-30 minutes with a good book
- Math:  Finish perimeter/area packet (Due tomorrow)

Recommended:

- Spend some time thinking about your Cat Story.  Take it home and brainstorm or add to your rough draft.  We will work on them more tomorrow so please remember to bring it back if you take it home!
- Share what you learned about thunderstorms with somebody at home.


Have fun!

- Mr. B