Before... Surprise, Ms. Schaefer have the kids a few scars!

Cell Membrane demo

10/30 Homework

Sorry so Late!!
Reading:  20 mins Log
Writing:  10 min. journal
Math:  Surprise not a math video, but here is one of the dances I choreographed for Fright Fest, enjoy!!
See you tomorrow!

WEAR A HAT FOR $.25!!

10/29 Homework

Reading:  20 mins and log
Writing:  10 min. journal (What are you going to do on Halloween?)
Math:  Watch the following video and be ready for tomorrow

10/28 Homework

Reading:  20 mins. and log
Writing:  5 min. journal
Math:  Book work to review for tomorrow's test.  Page 135 ODDS!

Working on Plot!

As you request

You may want to turn the volume down! Jamming out for the last 20 mins of the day as a reward for achieving a goal!!

Weekly Update

Happy Friday All!

 

We had another great week of learning.  As a class and individually we have been focusing on goal setting with the start of 2nd quarter.  We had hearing and vision screenings this week, a preview of the bookfair, a visit from some 1st grade book buddies, and a Friday Wii reward for going up 12% on Math evaluate for the month of October!

 

In Math:  We have been focusing on graphing, learning and creating the different types of graphs, and how to choose the correct graph.  Chapter 6 math test will be on Tuesday. 

In Reading:  We are focusing our mini lessons on sequencing and now finding the different stages of plot in fictional text.  They are also searching and using figurative language.

In Writing:  We have been setting mini goals each day, for what we would like to accomplish. Students are finishing up their Camp Wyman drafts, which need to be ready to revise by November 3rd.  We are also learning to use editing checklists to edit our writing.

In Science:  We began Unit 2:  Living things.  We are focusing on the plant cell and its components.

Word Work:  New lists have been sent out, they will have an assessment the end of next week.

In Social Studies:  We are focusing on The First Americans.

 

Thank you for confirming conferences times.  I am looking forward to meeting with everyone next week.  Please let me know if you had an issues receiving your report cards. Next week, the book fair will be going on, DARE on Wednesday and students may wear a hat for our Diabetes walk, Halloween parties on Thursday, and No school on Friday.

 

See you next week!

Black Day

https://plus.google.com/107047987963057310764/posts/8j3jNTL3ofS?cfem=1

Orange Day

https://plus.google.com/107047987963057310764/posts/6QpHJp7FFem?cfem=1

10/24 Homework

Reading:  20 mins and log
Writing:  10 min journal
Math:  Watch the following video to prepare for tomorrow's lesson.  Test Tuesday.
Wear Black Tomorrow!

10/23 Homework

Reading:  20 mins and log
Writing:  10 min journal
Math:  Watch the following video to prepare for tomorrow's lesson.  Test Tuesday next week.
Wear Orange tomorrow (with a little touch of red ;))  Go Cardinals!!

10/22 Homework

Reading:  20 mins. and log
Writing:  10 min. journal
Math:  Watch the following video to prepare for tomorrow.  Finish 6.3 if you did not do so today
WEAR GREEN TOMORROW!

10/21 Homework

Reading:  20 mins and log
Writing:  10 min. journal
Math:  Watch the following video to prepare for tomorrow:

Weekend Update

Happy Friday!  Thank you everyone, for confirming conference time!

Due Monday:  Reading Log, no tests this week

 

Math:  We have started Chapter 6 on graphing

Reading:  Our strategy for the week has been sequencing events in what we read and write, we will continue next week.  We are also focusing on recognizing and utilizing text features with in reading groups.  We have been focusing on twisted fairy tales.

Writing:  We had our first Author Celebration Thursday.  We have been sharing each of their narratives and enjoying each other's writing.  They are in the hall for you to enjoy at conferences.  They are also in google doc form, so your student can share with you.  Next week, we will continue on their Camp Wyman narrative, utilizing our editing checklists.

Science:  Next week, we will begin Unit 2:  Classification of Living Things.

Word Work:  New sorts will be handed out Tuesday

Social Studies:  We are starting with American Indians, Chapter 2.

 

Next Week is Red Ribbon week, please have your kids wear the following colors on these days:

Monday:  Red

Tuesday:  Blue

Wednesday:  Green

Thursday:  Orange

Friday:  Black

Thanks!!

Native American presentation!

Author Celebration for our first published personal narratives!

https://m.soundcloud.com/todd-thomas-stl/what-do-the-cards-have

10/17 Homework

Reading:  20 mins. and log
Writing:  5 min. journal
Math:  No math video, but watch this Kid President Video and comment one thing you learned or one dream you have!

10/16 Homework

Reading:  20 mins. and log
Writing:  10 min. journal/First Narrative piece needs to be shared by tomorrow for our Author's Celebration
Science:  Test Tomorrow, make sure that you have your journal, study guide, and flash cards here
Math:  Watch the following video and be ready for tomorrow's lesson.

Fwd:

Author Visit today

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Ms. Jennifer Schaefer
Fifth Grade Teacher
Kennerly Elementary
314-729-2400 Ext. 4018
http://msjschaefer.blogspot.com

Website: http://pages.lindberghschools.ws/education/staff/staff.php?sectionid=913

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10/15 Homework

Reading:  20 mins and log
Writing:  10 min. journal
Math:  p.111 Evens (Book work)  Test tomorrow.  Go over mistakes in your practice page packet.  Watch previous videos to help study.
Science:  Test Thursday:  Go over your notes and have them here at school on Thursday.  Study guide and flashcards due on test day.

First Narrative piece needs to be typed up on Google Docs and shared with me by Thursday, so that you can participate in the Author's Celebration!!

10/14 Homework

Reading:  20 mins and log
Writing:  10 min. journal
Math:  Test Wednesday, no video tonight
Science:  Test moved to Thursday!  More time to do your study cards

Missed you guys today, but I'm feeling better and will see you tomorrow, hopefully with a really good report!

Late Weekend Update 10/14

 

Due today:  Reading Log

Tests this week:  Science-we will be pushing this back to Thursday, since I am not there today to run the review.  They will have a few more days to work on their study cards.  They will be allowed to use these on the test and receive 5 bonus points if they create them.  Also, the green study guide that they have, if signed, is worth 5 additional points. 

Math-Chapter 5 Math test is Wednesday.  They will do their review today.  This test will be over reading and choosing the correct graph.  We have covered identifying bar, circle, line, picto, and stem and leaf graphs.  We have also covered cumulative frequency tables and mean, median, mode, and range.

 

FYI

Friday is a 11:50 dismissal

Boys Act-We will practice from 3:30-4 on Thursday

Have a great week!

10/10 Homework

Reading:  20 mins. and log
Writing:  10 min journal
Math:  Watch the following video to prepare for tomorrow's lesson

Math Test Wednesday
Science Test Tuesday (see study guide/notecards)
Homophone quiz tomorrow

Science Review-More to Come

Natural Resources

Rocky Mountains

Appalachian Mountains

10/9 Homework

Reading:  20 mins. and log
Writing:  5 min. journal entry
Math:  Watch this video to prepare for tomorrow's lesson
Social Studies test tomorrow:  Make sure you are ready to answer your essay question
Science test Tuesday
Math Test Wednesday

10/8 Homework

Reading:  20 mins and log
Writing:  10 min journal
Math:  Watch the following video to prepare for tomorrow's lesson:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C9LBF3b65s
Math Test on 10/16
Science Test 10/15-Study guide coming soon
Homophone quiz Friday
Social Studies test Thursday-Open Book/Packet-videos for review coming tonight and tomorrow

And make sure you push in your chairs!

At the end of the day, these areas should look like this. Take the time to do your job!

After straightening the computer lab at the end of the day, we must take the time to put the computers back correctly. The cart should look like this!

10/7 Homework

Reading:  20 mins and log
Writing:  10 mins. journal
Math:  Watch the following video and prepare for tomorrow's lesson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K7_YADZjpk
Social Studies:  Open note test on Thursday
Science:  Unit 1 test Tuesday, October 15 (Next Tuesday)

Leapers:  Please have 5.1 ready for tomorrow as well.  You may copy any missed notes in the morning.

I am beat, but we had an awesome week at camp!!