Wednesday

Today we made holiday cards that light up by creating a simple circuit! The students found out that it's not always so "simple", but the cards turned out great! (The circuit map we used is from a company called Chibitronics. If your child is interested, they sell fantastic kits that help students design many types of circuits. You can find more information HERE.)

Tomorrow is the Winter Performance! Please remember to have your child wear blue.  (Unless they are in the front, and then they have special instructions.)

Homework:
Finish everything!

Tuesday

We will be having our Room 14 holiday party on Friday afternoon from 12:30 to 2:30. Please check your email for more information from our fabulous Room Parents.

At 10:30 on Friday, we will be having our Book Buddies Party! I have told Room 14 students that it might be nice to bring/make a card or gift for their Room 5 buddy.

Students will have an opportunity to visit the Holiday Bazaar on Thursday morning. If you are so inclined, please send your child with a few dollars to shop.

I am in the process of uploading our four art projects to Artsonia! All student accounts have been connected to parent emails, so check your inbox for information about how to access their work! Artsonia allows you to order t-shirts, mugs, mouse pads, etc -- all with your child's artwork on it. You can even send a link to relatives! It is a great site for holiday gifts.

5th graders will be wearing plain blue shirts for the Winter Performance. Royal, navy, short sleeve, long sleeve, blouse, button up, polo -- any shade or style works, just no print or design.

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- FINISH (if necessary): Historical Fiction book report, Science Non-Fiction book report, Figurative Language packet, and Inside Out & Back Again reading comprehension packet.
- MATH: Winter Color by Number (decimals)
- Winter Holiday Project research as needed

Inside Out & Back Again Test: Wednesday 12/12
Winter Holiday Project Due: Friday 12/14

Monday

Don't forget: Winter Program attire is a plain blue shirt (short sleeve, long sleeve, button up, polo -- whatever!)

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- FINISH (if necessary): Historical Fiction book report, Science Non-Fiction book report, Figurative Language packet, and Inside Out & Back Again reading comprehension packet.
- MATH: 4-1 odd
- Winter Holiday Project research as needed

Inside Out & Back Again Test: Wednesday 12/12
Winter Holiday Project Due: Friday 12/14

Student Artwork

Room 14 students have been creating amazing artwork this year, and I'm working on getting it all uploaded to Artsonia. This will be great, because you will be able to order magnets, coffee mugs, canvas prints etc with your student's artwork!

I will let you know as soon as I get this up and running. (I still have magnets of my son's artwork from when he was at Community!) Artsonia is a great place to go for holiday gifts.

Stay tuned...

Thursday

Winter Performance Attire:
- A nice, clean blue shirt with no design on it.

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- Math: Study the Unit 3 Practice Test
- ELA: Finish Inside Out & Back Again by Friday
- Social Studies: Winter Holiday article & close reading questions by Friday (blue packet)

Ongoing & Upcoming:
- Memorize "Winter Song" lyrics
- Unit 3 Math Test: Friday 12/7
- Inside Out & Back Again Test: Wednesday 12/12
- Winter Holiday group presentations next Friday 12/14

- 40 Book Challenge -- keep going!

Wednesday

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- Math: Unit 3 Practice Test -- pg. 105-110 FINISH
- ELA: Finish Inside Out & Back Again by Friday
- Social Studies: Winter Holiday article & close reading questions by Friday

Ongoing & Upcoming:
- Memorize "Winter Song" lyrics
- Unit 3 Math Test: Friday 12/7
- Inside Out & Back Again Test: Tuesday 12/11
- Winter Holiday group presentations next Friday 12/14
- 40 Book Challenge -- keep going!

Tuesday

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- Math: Unit 3 Practice Test -- pg. 105-110
- ELA: Finish Inside Out & Back Again by Friday
- Social Studies: Winter Holiday article & close reading questions by Friday

Ongoing & Upcoming:
- Memorize "Winter Song" lyrics
- Mystery/Suspense/Science Fiction Book DUE 12/5
- Unit 3 Math Test: Friday 12/7
- Inside Out & Back Again Test: Tuesday 12/11
- Winter Holiday group presentations next Friday 12/14
- 40 Book Challenge -- keep going!

Monday

Our Winter Program will be on Thursday, December 13th!

As usual, there will be two performances -- one at 8:30 a.m., and one at 1:00 p.m.  5th grade families are encouraged to attend the 1:00 performance, if possible. The 8:30 performance is intended for K, 2nd, and 4th grade families.

Room 14's Holiday Party will be on Friday afternoon, December 14th!

We will have a separate holiday party with our Book Buddies from Room 5 on Friday the 14th as well.

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- Math: Unit 3 Quick Quiz 2
- ELA: Finish Inside Out & Back Again by Friday
- Social Studies: Winter Holiday packet

Ongoing & Upcoming:
- Memorize "Winter Song" lyrics
- Mystery/Suspense/Science Fiction Book DUE 12/5
- Unit 3 Math Test: Thursday 12/6 tentative
- Inside Out & Back Again Test: Tuesday 12/11
- Winter Holiday group presentations next Friday 12/14
- 40 Book Challenge -- keep going!