Recess was a blast today in this fantastic weather!
What's new here at Northpoint?
Have you noticed that we have our giving tree up in our lobby?This year it is filled with "stars." We are hoping that we are able to give generously to those within our community this holiday season. Please feel free to grab a star to help out local families in need. We can do it Northpoint!
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we worked on our grammar skill for the week on white boards, switched for Vocabulary Vine, and spent some time discussing the significance of Veteran's Day. We spent time writing letters that will be sent tomorrow.
Homework:
***Weekly-due Friday
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Math:
***Today we reviewed skills and then spent time working on Unit 11-Lesson 11.1.
Homework:
***Math Minute is due on Friday
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Social Studies:(Doms)
***We took our Chapter 4 test today.
Until tomorrow...
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
11/9/10
Language Ats:
Today was a busy day. We worked on our grammar skill today which dealt with both future and past tense verbs. We completed two pages in our workbook. We also started writing our own book based on pictures from a picture book. So far, the students are excited about creating their own stories. We will illustrate them when they are finished. The remainder of the class period was spent switching for Vocabulary Vine, taking a RIT quiz, and listening to a few pages in our read a loud.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet- due Friday. It needs to be completed in cursive.
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Math:
***We took our Unit 10 test today. A few students did not finish. Some time tomorrow will be spent finishing them up, but we will be ready to jump into Unit 11.
Homework:
***None for tomorrow. You do have your Math Minutes that are due on Friday, though.
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
We did have our Chapter 4 test today.
Homework:
***None
Reminders:
***Please bring in a non-perishable food item.
Until tomorrow...
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Today was a busy day. We worked on our grammar skill today which dealt with both future and past tense verbs. We completed two pages in our workbook. We also started writing our own book based on pictures from a picture book. So far, the students are excited about creating their own stories. We will illustrate them when they are finished. The remainder of the class period was spent switching for Vocabulary Vine, taking a RIT quiz, and listening to a few pages in our read a loud.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet- due Friday. It needs to be completed in cursive.
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Math:
***We took our Unit 10 test today. A few students did not finish. Some time tomorrow will be spent finishing them up, but we will be ready to jump into Unit 11.
Homework:
***None for tomorrow. You do have your Math Minutes that are due on Friday, though.
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
We did have our Chapter 4 test today.
Homework:
***None
Reminders:
***Please bring in a non-perishable food item.
Until tomorrow...
*
Monday, November 8, 2010
11/8/10
I am sorry that I did not blog over the weekend...
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we were busy as usual for a Monday. Right after having double specials, we took our spelling pretest, reviewed our new RIT words for the week, discussed our new story vocabulary, and listened to our story on tape. We also worked on white boards practicing helping verbs and their tenses.
Weekly homework packets were also passed out as usual today. This week, I am asking all the students to start writing their work in cursive. Please be sure that it is all completed this way.
Homework:
***Every student needs their biography book checked by me. This is an assignment. It was due today.They are due no later than tomorrow. If not, "Oops" slips will be issued.
***RIT vocabulary quiz- tomorrow
***Vocabulary Vine quiz tomorrow
***Weekly- due Friday
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Math:
Today we completed our minute and reviewed for our Unit 10 test which will be tomorrow. The students have a study guide that they should look over to be prepared for the upcoming test.
Homework:
***Look over the practice test- Our test is tomorrow
***Math Minute- Due Friday. Please be neat and show ALL your work. Be sure to explain your answers in detail.
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today we watched a short video clip that goes along with what we have been studying in chapter 4. We also spent some time reviewing for our chapter 4 test . The test is tomorrow for my homeroom and on Wednesday for Mrs. Doms' class. Be sure to look over the study guide that was passed out last week.
Homework:
***Study for the chapter 4 test
Reminders:
***We need your help! Please bring in canned foods and boxed items for our food drive. Thank you in advance for your help!
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we were busy as usual for a Monday. Right after having double specials, we took our spelling pretest, reviewed our new RIT words for the week, discussed our new story vocabulary, and listened to our story on tape. We also worked on white boards practicing helping verbs and their tenses.
Weekly homework packets were also passed out as usual today. This week, I am asking all the students to start writing their work in cursive. Please be sure that it is all completed this way.
Homework:
***Every student needs their biography book checked by me. This is an assignment. It was due today.They are due no later than tomorrow. If not, "Oops" slips will be issued.
***RIT vocabulary quiz- tomorrow
***Vocabulary Vine quiz tomorrow
***Weekly- due Friday
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Math:
Today we completed our minute and reviewed for our Unit 10 test which will be tomorrow. The students have a study guide that they should look over to be prepared for the upcoming test.
Homework:
***Look over the practice test- Our test is tomorrow
***Math Minute- Due Friday. Please be neat and show ALL your work. Be sure to explain your answers in detail.
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today we watched a short video clip that goes along with what we have been studying in chapter 4. We also spent some time reviewing for our chapter 4 test . The test is tomorrow for my homeroom and on Wednesday for Mrs. Doms' class. Be sure to look over the study guide that was passed out last week.
Homework:
***Study for the chapter 4 test
Reminders:
***We need your help! Please bring in canned foods and boxed items for our food drive. Thank you in advance for your help!
Until tomorrow...
Thursday, November 4, 2010
11/4/10
Language Arts:
Today we continued working on our grammar skill for the week which is verbs and their tenses, switched for Vocabulary Vine, listened to our read a loud, met with our second grade reading buddies, and reviewed the story vocabulary as well as our RIT vocabulary.
Homework:
***Weekly -due tomorrow
***Biography choice due Monday(I will be checking books. Please bring the books to class.)
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Math:
We spent most of our class time today working on the Odyssey program in the computer lab. We also went over our Unit 9 test as well as the problem solving sheet that was passed back today. Time was given in class to work on homework.
Homework:
***Journal pages 283, 284, 285
***Study Link 10.6
***Unit 9 tests need to be signed and returned tomorrow as well as any "N"problem solving sheets.
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Social Studies:(Doms')
*** Today we read and discussed the Reading Further section of chapter 4. We discussed the factory working conditions in the Northeast in the early 1800's. We even participated in an activity that simulated what it would be like to work in hot, crowded conditions. This really stirred quite a discussion.
Homework:
***Our chapter 4 test is next week. Please review your study guide and chapter a little each night. We will review for the test on the next class period.
Until tomorrow...
Today we continued working on our grammar skill for the week which is verbs and their tenses, switched for Vocabulary Vine, listened to our read a loud, met with our second grade reading buddies, and reviewed the story vocabulary as well as our RIT vocabulary.
Homework:
***Weekly -due tomorrow
***Biography choice due Monday(I will be checking books. Please bring the books to class.)
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Math:
We spent most of our class time today working on the Odyssey program in the computer lab. We also went over our Unit 9 test as well as the problem solving sheet that was passed back today. Time was given in class to work on homework.
Homework:
***Journal pages 283, 284, 285
***Study Link 10.6
***Unit 9 tests need to be signed and returned tomorrow as well as any "N"problem solving sheets.
************************************************************************************
Social Studies:(Doms')
*** Today we read and discussed the Reading Further section of chapter 4. We discussed the factory working conditions in the Northeast in the early 1800's. We even participated in an activity that simulated what it would be like to work in hot, crowded conditions. This really stirred quite a discussion.
Homework:
***Our chapter 4 test is next week. Please review your study guide and chapter a little each night. We will review for the test on the next class period.
Until tomorrow...
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
11/3/10
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we spent time reviewing our grammar skill for the week, completing our minute, switching for Vocabulary Vine, and working on a writing prompt.
Homework:
***Weekly and assessments- Friday
***Read for your project- I have several biographies here in my library that the students are free to use as an additional resource for their project. They should have their book picked out by now. I would like to write down their person by next Monday, Nov.8.
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Math:
Today we completed our minute, worked on a few problems that were a bit confusing to some students on their Unit 9 test and jumped right into adding and subtracting both positive and negative numbers.(Unit 9 tests will be passed back tomorrow.)
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today we read and discussed the harsh working conditions for women and girls in factories during the 1800's as well as the early 1900's. We even did a mock assembly line under crowded and noisy conditions to see how stressful they had it. This stirred up quite a conversation!
Homework:
***None
***Mrs. Doms' class- Your letters are due tomorrow. They should be at least one full page and include the final copy either typed or written in pen, your rough draft, and the assignment sheet.
Until tomorrow...
Today in Language Arts we spent time reviewing our grammar skill for the week, completing our minute, switching for Vocabulary Vine, and working on a writing prompt.
Homework:
***Weekly and assessments- Friday
***Read for your project- I have several biographies here in my library that the students are free to use as an additional resource for their project. They should have their book picked out by now. I would like to write down their person by next Monday, Nov.8.
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Math:
Today we completed our minute, worked on a few problems that were a bit confusing to some students on their Unit 9 test and jumped right into adding and subtracting both positive and negative numbers.(Unit 9 tests will be passed back tomorrow.)
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today we read and discussed the harsh working conditions for women and girls in factories during the 1800's as well as the early 1900's. We even did a mock assembly line under crowded and noisy conditions to see how stressful they had it. This stirred up quite a conversation!
Homework:
***None
***Mrs. Doms' class- Your letters are due tomorrow. They should be at least one full page and include the final copy either typed or written in pen, your rough draft, and the assignment sheet.
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
11/2/10
Language Arts:
Today was a full day in Language Arts. After specials, we reviewed our RIT and story vocabulary, switched for Vocabulary Vine, completed some practice on the overhead with verbs, and completed a page in our grammar workbook. The remainder of the class period was spent taking our overall Unit 2 assessment which covers all the skills taught in Unit 2.
Homework:
***Weekly- due Friday
***Read- Are you working on reading your biography? I need to know the book that you picked. Please bring it in so that I can approve it.
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Math:
Math class was shortened today due to our planetarium visit. We were able to complete a minute, grade our homework, and jump into the next lesson which talked about frieze patterns, lines of reflection, translations, and rotations.
Homework:
***Math Box 10.5
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today in class we worked together in groups filling out a chart about what we learned about the Northeast during our train tour. We discussed the geography, economy, history, government and people of the region. The remainder of the class period was spent working on their homework which is due on Thursday.
Homework:
***Write a friendly letter to a friend or family member describing specifics about the Northeast.(See the handout that was passed out) .This assignment includes a rough draft, the handout turned in, and the final copy of the letter either typed or in pen. Time was given in class to work on this assignment. Be sure to follow the specific directions on the handout. You may use your book or ISNB to help you.
Reminder to my homeroom:
Your Social Studies homework is due tomorrow. You will need a rough draft, the copy of the handout, and a final copy of the letter written in either pen or typed. Be sure to follow the specific directions on the handout. You may use your book or ISNB to help you.
Until tomorrow...
Today was a full day in Language Arts. After specials, we reviewed our RIT and story vocabulary, switched for Vocabulary Vine, completed some practice on the overhead with verbs, and completed a page in our grammar workbook. The remainder of the class period was spent taking our overall Unit 2 assessment which covers all the skills taught in Unit 2.
Homework:
***Weekly- due Friday
***Read- Are you working on reading your biography? I need to know the book that you picked. Please bring it in so that I can approve it.
************************************************************************************
Math:
Math class was shortened today due to our planetarium visit. We were able to complete a minute, grade our homework, and jump into the next lesson which talked about frieze patterns, lines of reflection, translations, and rotations.
Homework:
***Math Box 10.5
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today in class we worked together in groups filling out a chart about what we learned about the Northeast during our train tour. We discussed the geography, economy, history, government and people of the region. The remainder of the class period was spent working on their homework which is due on Thursday.
Homework:
***Write a friendly letter to a friend or family member describing specifics about the Northeast.(See the handout that was passed out) .This assignment includes a rough draft, the handout turned in, and the final copy of the letter either typed or in pen. Time was given in class to work on this assignment. Be sure to follow the specific directions on the handout. You may use your book or ISNB to help you.
Reminder to my homeroom:
Your Social Studies homework is due tomorrow. You will need a rough draft, the copy of the handout, and a final copy of the letter written in either pen or typed. Be sure to follow the specific directions on the handout. You may use your book or ISNB to help you.
Until tomorrow...
Monday, November 1, 2010
11/1/10
It is hard to believe that this is November already!
Language Arts:
Right after double specials we took our spelling pretest, reviewed our new RIT vocabulary as well as our story vocabulary and listened to our story of the week on tape. The story this week is a folk tale which brought up quite a discussion in our class.
During our grammar time, we discussed and practiced finding the action verb as well as the helping verb in different sentences.
Homework:
***Weekly homework packet- New this week is the Think and Compare section. This section asks the students to answer the questions at the end of their story in complete detailed sentences that pull information from the story.
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Math:
Today in math we completed our minute, worked on computation, and then jumped right into Unit 10. Today we worked on using a transparent mirror and discussed the difference between a preimage, image, and the line of reflection.
Homework:
***Math Boxes 10.2-10.4
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today we spent some time working with our table groups discussing different characteristics about the Northeast. We talked about the people, the economy, the history, the government and the geography of the regions that we visited. The remainder of the class time was spent with each student working on a letter that they are writing to a friend or family member describing their tour of the Northeast.They will need to refer to the handout for specific assignment guidelines.
Homework:
***This letter writing assignment is due on Wednesday.
***Study guides for chapter 4 were passed out today. Our test will be next week. Be sure to study a little each night.
***Please Note- My homeroom class will be visiting the planetarium tomorrow. Be sure to see the green half sheet that was passed out today.
Until tomorrow...
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Language Arts:
Right after double specials we took our spelling pretest, reviewed our new RIT vocabulary as well as our story vocabulary and listened to our story of the week on tape. The story this week is a folk tale which brought up quite a discussion in our class.
During our grammar time, we discussed and practiced finding the action verb as well as the helping verb in different sentences.
Homework:
***Weekly homework packet- New this week is the Think and Compare section. This section asks the students to answer the questions at the end of their story in complete detailed sentences that pull information from the story.
******************************************************************************************************************
Math:
Today in math we completed our minute, worked on computation, and then jumped right into Unit 10. Today we worked on using a transparent mirror and discussed the difference between a preimage, image, and the line of reflection.
Homework:
***Math Boxes 10.2-10.4
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today we spent some time working with our table groups discussing different characteristics about the Northeast. We talked about the people, the economy, the history, the government and the geography of the regions that we visited. The remainder of the class time was spent with each student working on a letter that they are writing to a friend or family member describing their tour of the Northeast.They will need to refer to the handout for specific assignment guidelines.
Homework:
***This letter writing assignment is due on Wednesday.
***Study guides for chapter 4 were passed out today. Our test will be next week. Be sure to study a little each night.
***Please Note- My homeroom class will be visiting the planetarium tomorrow. Be sure to see the green half sheet that was passed out today.
Until tomorrow...
Un
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