Ms. Register's Science and Religion Blog: November 2010

Rosie

Meet our new friend Rosie! Thanks to the Reid family for babysitting her over Thanksgiving. She is looking for someone to take care of her over Christmas. If you are interested, please send a note or e-mail giving permission and I will draw a winner on December 13.

Service Project

Each year we are asked to complete a service project as a grade. This year the 5th grade is collecting gently used children's books. The books collected will be distributed to local schools that are not able to afford new books. Collection of books will take place all week.

November 29-December 3, 2010

English-
This week we will finish the chapter on Verbs. There will be no test on the remaining sections. Students will complete in class activities as assessments.

Science-
This week we will work on sections 1 and 2 in Chapter 4-Circulation. Quiz on these two sections will be Tuesday, December 7. Next week we will complete sections 3 and 4. Quiz on those two sections will be Tuesday, December 14.

November 15-19, 2010

What a busy week we had last week! Everyone enjoyed our edible cell project! The Barber of Seville on Friday was wonderful. A big THANK YOU to Ms. Beth for planning that trip for us. Unfortunately, in my efforts to get there on time, I forgot the camera at school! And, I'm sure many of you have heard about our new classmate......On Friday our new class pet arrived. She is an adorable bunny that we will name this week. Pictures and updates to come!

Now, on to this week.....

English- We will work on the next few sections in the Verb chapter. Work will also continue on our Thanksgiving writing assignment. Spiral #10 is due on Friday.

Science- I was lucky enough to get a class subscription to Super Science magazine. Several issues came in at once, and we will read the articles and do some work on the topics. Once the initial issues are read, we will do this once a month as the new issues arrive. We will also begin on our next packet.

I can't wait to meet all of the Grandparents and Special Friends on Friday!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

The cells turned out well!

Everyone had fun creating edible cells!

November 8-12, 2010

Science-
Test on Cell packet is Tuesday. Packets are due on Tuesday, as well. Later this week we will complete our edible cell project. All students made "shopping lists" on Friday. My homeroom and Mrs. Dupuy's homeroom will do the project on Thursday and Mr. Jones' and Mrs. Hill's homerooms will do the project on Friday. Please let me know if you have any questions.

English-
Quiz on Verbs sections 8,9 and 10 is Tuesday. We will continue working through the chapter on Verbs. We will also start a Thanksgiving writing assignment this week.

Reminder: Field trip to the Opera is Friday. Students will wear regular school uniform. We will return to school in time for students to eat lunch in the cafeteria.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL GRANDPARENT'S DAY FORMS ARE DUE BY TUESDAY. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. You may send with your child, drop off at the school office, or fax to the school office ATTN: Tiffany Meek.

Science Test

The November 5th Science test has been moved to Tuesday, November 9th.

Grandparent's Day Forms

Just a reminder that the permission to check out and handicap forms are due TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9. NO forms will be accepted after this date.

Children's Liturgy Helpers Needed

I need one reader and one cross bearer for the Children's Liturgy this Sunday at 11 am mass. Please email me if your child would like to volunteer. Volunteers should meet Elke Ellzey in the Parish Hall at 10:50 am. Thank you!

November 1-5, 2010

Science-
TEST ON CELL PACKET IS THIS FRIDAY! Homework each night is to study!!! All students have a test format written on the back of their packet cover. We will review for part of class each day this week. Please let me know if you have any questions.

English-
This week we will work on the subject/verb agreement and contraction sections in the Verb chapter. Quiz on these three sections will be given on Tuesday, November 9.