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Friday, December 19, 2014

December 19, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  None

     Science:  None

Merry Christmas everyone!  I wish you all a safe, wonderful holiday break!  Thank you for all the fabulous gifts and well wishes for the Christmas season!  I will miss you all and look forward to seeing you in January!

Thursday, December 18, 2014

December 18, 2014 

Reminder...Tomorrow will be an early out!  

Homework:

     Math:  All homerooms - None

     Science:  All homerooms - Scholastic News completed by tomorrow

Have a great night!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

December 17, 2014

Remember...There will be an early dismissal on Friday!

Homework:

     Math - None

     Science - Study for tomorrow's quiz!!  (Use the review questions and your book to study!)
                    Scholastic News - second set of questions

Have a great night!

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

December 16, 2014

Reminder...There will not be an early out tomorrow.  We will release early on Friday instead.

Reminder...All corrections must be turned in tomorrow if they are to be counted towards the second quarter final grade.

Homework:

     Math:  Mick and Haugen homerooms - None
                Bram homeroom - Lesson 2 Homework

     Science:  All homerooms - Fill in the lesson review
                                              Complete the first section of questions in Scholastic News
                                              Study for Thursday's quiz

Have a great night!

Monday, December 15, 2014

December 15, 2014

Reminder...We will be celebrating our 2nd quarter school Dojo reward tomorrow with a movie!  In order to participate, you child needs to have no missing work, a signed grade report turned in, and no major office referrals!  Thank you!

Reminder...There will not be an early out on Wednesday of this week.  We will dismiss early on Friday, though!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick and Haugen homeroom - Lesson 2 Homework
                Bram homeroom - Lesson 2 Problem Set

     Science:  All homerooms - Lesson Review p.C69 questions 1-5

Have a great night!

Friday, December 12, 2014

December 12, 2014

Reminder...All late and missing homework needs to be turned in before students will be allowed to watch the movie on Tuesday.  All corrections and late/missing work needs to be turned in to Mrs. Mick no later than Wednesday afternoon if it is to be changed on the 2nd quarter report card.  

Homework:

     Math:  Mick and Haugen homerooms - Lesson 2 Problem Set
                Bram homeroom - None

     Science:  All homerooms - WB149

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, December 11, 2014

December 11, 2014

Reminder...A grade report was sent home with your child tonight for both math and science.  It will be the last grade report sent before the 2nd quarter report cards are official.  These should be signed and returned tomorrow or ASAP.  Please encourage your child to make corrections to any work below a C and to turn in any missing work.  Thank you for your support!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick and Haugen homerooms - None
                Bram homeroom - Lesson 1 Homework

     Science:  Mick and Bram homerooms - None
                   Haugen homeroom - Vocabulary pictures for the last three words:  precipitation, evaporation, 
                                                    and condensation

Have a great night!

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

December 10, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  Mick and Haugen homerooms - Lesson 1 Homework
                Bram homeroom - Lesson 1 Problem Set

     Science:  Mick and Bram homerooms - vocabulary pictures for the last three words (precipitation, 
                                                                  evaporation, condensation)
                    Haugen homeroom - None

Have a great night!

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

December 9, 2014

Reminder...A note was sent home with the 5th graders today letting you know about an upcoming reward party.  There are requirements that need to be met in order for your child to attend.  Your child must have no late or missing work and can have no office referrals.

Homework

     Math:  Mick and Haugen homerooms - Module 2 Lesson 1 problem set
                Bram homeroom - None

     Science:  All homerooms - Draw pictures for the first three vocabulary words:  atmosphere, air pressure, 
                                              and humidity

Have a great night!

Monday, December 8, 2014

December 8, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  None

     Science:  None

Have a great night!

Friday, December 5, 2014

December 5, 2014

Reminder...One more grade report will be sent out on Thursday or Friday of next week for math and science.  This will be the last grade report sent home prior to the official 2nd quarter report card results.  Please encourage your child to make any corrections or turn in late work to impact their final grades!  Thank you for your attention to this matter! 

Homework:

     Math:  All homerooms - None

     Science:  All homerooms - None

Have a great evening!

Thursday, December 4, 2014

November 4, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  All homerooms - None

     Science:  All homerooms - None

Have a great night!

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

December 3, 2014

Reminder...Starting tomorrow all homework will be given below using the new homeroom teacher assignments.  Thanks for you patience!

Homework:

     Math:  All Homerooms - None

     Science:  All Homerooms - None

Have a great night!

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

December 2, 2014

Reminder...Tomorrow is an early dismissal day!  

Reminder...A note went home today informing everyone that December 17th will now be a full day with no early dismissal.  We will be dismissing early on December 19th, though!  Please mark you calendars!

Homework:

     Math:  Old Mick homeroom - chapter 9 lesson 5 #1-16 on perimeter
                Old Bram homeroom - Lesson 15 homework
                Old Haugen homeroom - None

     Science:  All homerooms - layers of the atmosphere worksheet

Have a great night!

Monday, December 1, 2014

December 1, 2014

Update...The switching of homerooms today went extremely well.  The students handled the situation perfectly!  Thank you for your patience and help in handling the changes!  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate in calling!

Homework:

     Math:  If your child use to be in Mrs. Mick's homeroom, they need to do the lesson 16 homework sheet!
                If your child use to be in Mrs. Haugen's homeroom, they need to do lesson 9-5 on perimeter!
                If your child use to be in Ms. Bram's homeroom, they need to do the lesson 15 problem set!
(This old way of referring to your child's homeroom will switch by the end of this week.  Each of my three math classes were all in a little different spot.  By the end of the week, everyone will be at the same point, and we will move on together!  Sorry for any confusion this may cause any of you!)

     Science:  All homerooms - vocabulary words and definitions on page C64

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

November 25, 2014

Reminder...Tomorrow begins our Thanksgiving break.  There is no school tomorrow!  We will see you on Monday of next week!

Reminder...A new grade report was sent home last night.  If your child did not show their's to you, please ask them to see it tonight.  Please send the grade report back to school with your signature on it so I know you are aware of their grades!  Another report will be sent home in roughly two weeks.  We only have three weeks left until the end of the quarter, so please encourage your child to make corrections and get any missing or late work turned in now.  Thank you for your help!

Homework:

     Math:  All homerooms - None

     Science:  All homerooms - None

Have a great night and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Monday, November 24, 2014

November 24, 2014

Reminder...Grade reports were sent home today.  Please sign and return tomorrow, and your child will receive two Dojo points!

Reminder...There will be no school on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of this week!  Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - None
                Bram homeroom - L14 Homework
                Haugen homeroom - L16 Homework

     Science:  All homerooms:  None

Have a great evening!

Thursday, November 20, 2014

November 20, 2014

Reminder...A new grade report will be sent home on Monday of next week!  Please encourage your child to get any corrections in prior to dismissal on Friday!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick and Bram homerooms - None
                Haugen homeroom - L16 problem set

     Science:  All homerooms - chaperon final draft thank you letters
                                              Scholastic News section 2 questions and article

Have a great night!

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

November 19 ,2014

Reminder...This is Bullying Prevention Week!  Today we partnered with Mrs. Tanner's 1st graders and talked about the importance of helping each other and protecting those around us!  Tomorrow we will celebrate by wearing blue!  

Homework:

     Math:  All homerooms - None

     Science:  All homerooms - rough drafts of field trip thank you letters to chaperons
                                             Scholastic News section 1 questions

Have a great night!

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

November 18, 2014

Reminder...Tomorrow is an early out!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick and Haugen homerooms - None
                Bram homeroom - Lesson 13 homework

     Science:  All homerooms - Study for chapter test  (use study guide and text book)

Have a great night!
             

Monday, November 17, 2014

November 17, 2014

Reminder...We will be celebrating our October classroom Dojo reward with a computer day.  Your child is welcome to bring a piece of gum to chew during that time!  Thank you!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - Lesson 15 Homework
                Bram homeroom - Lesson 13 Problem Set
                Haugen homeroom - Lesson 15 Homework

     Science:  All homerooms - WB14 AND Study for the chapter test using the study guide, science book 
                                              and vocabulary definitions and pictures

Have a great night!

Friday, November 14, 2014

November 14, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - L15 problem set
                Bram homeroom - None
                Haugen homeroom - L15 problem set

     Science:  All homerooms - Chapter review #23-33 on page A32-33

Have a great weekend!

     

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

November 12, 2014

FYI...The kids were extremely well behaved today on the field trip!  I was very proud of everyone!  Thank you so much to all the chaperons who helped make the day a success!  We couldn't have done it without you!!  Please ask your child to tell you something they saw today that they were interested in!

Homework:

     Math:  All homerooms - None

     Science:  All homerooms - None

Have a great evening!

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

November 11, 2014

Reminder...Tomorrow is our field trip to the Science Center of Des Moines.  We will leave around 8:30am and return around 3:00pm.  Please send a sack lunch and drink to school with your child!  Thank you for you help!

FYI...We attended the Veterans' Day program at the high school today.  Your children did a beautiful job singing and were well behaved throughout the program!!

Homework:

     Math:  All homerooms - None

     Science:  All homerooms - None

Have a great night!

Monday, November 10, 2014

November 10, 2014

Reminder...Tomorrow we will be celebrating Veterans' Day.  There will be a program in the high school auditorium starting at 10:55.  All 5th and 6th grade students will be singing during the program.  It is open to the public!  Join us if you would like!

Reminder...Wednesday is our field trip to the Science Center of Des Moines.  We will leave around 8:30 and return to Jacobson around 3:00!  Please remember to send a sack lunch and drink to school with your child that day!  Personal devices can be used during the bus rides to and fro, but will be left on the bus during our visit into the science center.  Thank you for your cooperation in this matter!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick and Haugen homerooms - L14 Homework p26-27
                Bram homeroom - L12 Homework p26-27

     Science:  All homerooms - Study for quiz tomorrow!!

Have a great night!

Friday, November 7, 2014

November 7, 2014

Reminder...Our class field trip is next Wednesday the 12th!  Please send a sack lunch to school with your child that day to take along.  Thank you to those that agreed to chaperon.  We are looking forward to a great day!

Homework:

     Math- Mick and Haugen homerooms - L14 problem set
                Bram homeroom - L12 problem set

     Science:  All homerooms - Study for quiz (quiz is Tuesday, all students were given a study guide today)

Have a great weekend!!

Thursday, November 6, 2014

November 6, 2014

Reminder...Thank you so much to those that have volunteered to chaperon our field trip next week.  We now have an ample number of helpers!

Reminder...Tomorrow we celebrate our positive behaviors for first quarter as an entire school.  We are allowing students to wear pajamas to school tomorrow and have a game time!  Your child can bring a drink along to enjoy during that time if they so wish!

Homework:

     Math:  All homerooms - None

     Science:  Mick homeroom - corrections to experiment and lesson review pA27
                    Bram and Haugen homerooms - lesson review pA27

Have a great night!

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

November 5, 2014

Reminder...We are still looking for chaperones for the Science Center field trip next Wednesday.  Please contact your child's homeroom teacher if you are interested in helping!  Thank you!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - L13 homework p14-16
                Bram and Haugen homerooms - None

     Science:  All homerooms - WB13

Have a great night!

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

November 4, 2014

Reminder...Please look for the field trip note and bowling note tonight!  They were sent home with your child today.  We are looking for volunteers for the field trip.  Please let me know if you are interested in going!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - L13 problem set p10-12
                Bram homeroom - L11 homework p 13-14
                Haugen homeroom - L13 homework p14-16

     Science:  Mick homeroom - section 4 questions on lesson 3 worksheet
                    Bram and Haugen homerooms - corrections and vocabulary pictures for lesson 3 

Have a great night!

Monday, November 3, 2014

November 3, 2014

Reminder...I will be sending home a note tomorrow about an upcoming field trip on November 12th.  That is next Wednesday.  We will be going to the Science Center of Des Moines for the entire day.  If you are interested in chaperoning, please contact your child's homeroom parent.  We are looking for 1-2 chaperones per homeroom.  Thank you for your consideration in volunteering!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - None
                Bram homeroom - L11 problem set p10-11
                Haugen homeroom - L13 problem set p10-12

     Science:  Mick homeroom - none
                   Bram and Haugen homerooms - section 4 questions on worksheet for lesson 3

Have a great night!

Friday, October 31, 2014

October 31, 2014

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!  Our celebration went great!  The kids had a good afternoon.  Thank you for allowing them to bring a snack and drink to school!  I hope they have a great time trick-or-treating tonight!  Be safe and stay warm!!!

Homework:

     Math:  None - all homerooms

     Science:  None - all homerooms

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, October 30, 2014

October 30, 2014

Reminder...Tomorrow is our Halloween celebration.  Please allow your child to bring a snack, drink, and pillow!  

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - L12 Homework
                Bram homeroom - None
                Haugen homeroom - None

     Science:  all homerooms - None

Have a great night!

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

October 29, 2014

Reminder...Our Halloween celebration is on Friday.  Please allow your child to bring a drink, snack, and pillow to school to enjoy during the movie!  Thank you!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - L12 problem set p23-24
                Bram homeroom - L10 homework p24-25
                Haugen homeroom - L12 homework p26-27

     Science:  all homerooms - None

Have a great evening!

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

October 28, 2014

Reminder...Our Halloween celebration is coming up on Friday.  Please allow your child to bring a drink, snack and pillow to enjoy while watching a movie!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - none
                Bram homeroom - L10 problem set p21-22
                Haugen homeroom - L12 problem set p23-24

     Science:  all homerooms - none

Have a great night!!

Friday, October 24, 2014

October 24, 2014

Reminder...Our Halloween celebration will be next Friday.  Please allow your child to bring a drink, snack, and pillow to enjoy the movie!!  Thank you for your help!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - L11 problem set 
                Bram homeroom - L9 homework
                Haugen homeroom - L11 homework

     Science:  all homerooms - None

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, October 23, 2014

October 23, 2013

Reminder...Tomorrow my homeroom students will be celebrating their September DOJO reward by having "Personal Device Day"!  For part of our class period, the students will be allowed to play on/with the personal device that they bring from home.  If you are not comfortable letting them bring something, or if they don't have a personal device, I will give them a school laptop to use during this time!  I will expect the devices to remain in their lockers during the rest of the day when they are not in class with me!  Thank you for helping us celebrate!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - None
                Bram homeroom - L9 problem set p. 11-12
                Haugen homeroom - L11 problem set p. 10-11

     Science:  All homerooms - Experiment #3 write up

Have a great night!!

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

October 22, 2014

Reminder...Report cards will be mailed home this week.  If you would like to know your child's quarter grades before the mailing reaches you, take a look on parent portal!  It is a great way to stay up on how your child's grade is progressing!

Homework:

     Math - None for all homerooms

     Science - None for all homerooms

(We MAP tested in math today!!  This took the entire class period!!  Ask your child how they did!)

Have a great night!

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

October 21, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  Mick - L10 Homework p. 24-25
                Bram - None
                Haugen - None

     Science:  Lesson 3 vocabulary definitions and experiment measurements complete

Have a great night!


Monday, October 20, 2014

October 20, 2014

Reminder...Tomorrow we begin our fall MAP testing.  Please encourage your child to get a good night's rest, a healthy breakfast, and to do their very best on the test!

Final quarter grades will be posted for my sections tomorrow morning.  Today the students had an opportunity to make corrections and turn in missing/late work.  Corrections will be made tonight and final scores put in!  Report cards will be mailed home later in the week!

Homework:

     Math:  All homerooms - None

     Science:  All homerooms - None

Have a great evening!

Friday, October 17, 2014

October 17, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - L10 problem set and exit ticket p. 21-23
                Bram homeroom - None
                Haugen homeroom - L10 homework p. 24-25

     Science:  None

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, October 16, 2014

October 16, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  Mick and Bram homerooms - none
                Haugen homeroom - L10 problem set p. 21-22

     Science:  All homerooms - none

Have a great night!

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

October 15, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  Mick and Haugen homerooms - L9 Homework p.14-15
                Bram homeroom - L8 Homwork p.24-25

     Science:  Scholastic News - due entirely on Friday

Have a great night!

Friday, October 10, 2014

October 10, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  All sections - None

     Science:  All sections - Study for lesson 2 quiz  (use the study guide and textbook to prepare)
                    ***The quiz will be Tuesday!!***

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, October 9, 2014

October 9, 2014

I wanted to let you know that I have been out with pneumonia all week until this afternoon.  I appreciate the patience the children showed while I was gone.  Thank you to Mrs. Lovegren for stepping in and keeping the show running while I was down and out!

Reminder...There is a math meeting tonight at 6:30 in the high school auditorium.  Please come with any questions or ideas you may have to make our transition into the new series more positive and effective for our students.  Thank you in advance for your attendance and positive energy.

Homework:

     Math:  All sections - None

     Science:  All sections - Begin studying for the lesson 2 quiz (It will be on Monday!)
                                        The students have been given a study guide.  Please use that to prep as well as 
                                        their science text book, and vocabulary definitions/pictures.

Friday, October 3, 2014

October 3, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  Mick and Haugen homerooms - M1L7 Homework p. 13-14
                Bram homeroom - M1L6 Homework p. 26-27

     Science:  All homerooms - Systems Packet...p1-3  (page one may require them to look up the                                     information on the internet as it is not shown in the text)

Have a great weekend!!

Thursday, October 2, 2014

October 2, 2014

Remember...We will be outside twice tomorrow for activities.  Dress warm, as the weather is suppose to be cold!

Tomorrow is school spirit day!  Dress in blue and green!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick Homeroom - L7 problem set p. 10-11
                Bram Homeroom - L6 problem set p. 22-24
                Haugen Homeroom - None

     Science:  None 

Have a great night!

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

October 1, 2014

Celebration...Our class had a goal to reach 690 Dojo points for the month of September.  They shattered their goal by receiving exactly 1,000 points!!!  Congratulations to them!  We will pick our prize tomorrow!!

Reminder...Tomorrow is "Favorite Sports Team" day for dress up!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick and Bram homerooms - None
                Haugen homeroom - Lesson 7 problem set p.10

     Science:  None

Have a great evening!

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

September 30, 2014

Reminder...Tomorrow is Wacky Wednesday!  The students may dress wacky!

Reminder...Tomorrow is picture retake day!  If you want to have retakes, you must bring back your full packet of pictures and turn them in!!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - M1L6 Homework p. 26-27
                Bram homeroom - M1L5 Homework p. 14-15
                Haugen homeroom - None

     Science:  None

Have a great night!

Monday, September 29, 2014

September 29, 2014

Homework:  

     Math:  Mick and Bram homerooms - None
                Haugen homeroom - M1L6 Homework p. 26-27

     Science:  None

Have a great evening!!

Thursday, September 25, 2014

September 25, 2014

Reminder...Picture retake day is TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1st.
Please talk to your students about the following:  If you are having your picture retaken you must return your first envelope of pictures.
·         EVERYONE (regardless if you order pictures or not) must have their picture taken so if anyone did not have it taken earlier, they must have it taken Oct. 1st.
·         We have extra forms in the office if anyone needs one.

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - Lesson 6 Problem Set p22-24
                Bram homeroom - Lesson 5 Problem Set p11-12
                Haugen homeroom - Lesson 6 Problem Set p22-24

     Science:  All homerooms - None

Enjoy your three day break!!  We'll see the kids Monday!!

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

September 23, 2014

Remember...conferences are this week.  If you didn't see me tonight, come see me Thursday!  I'd love to give you an update on how your child is doing!  We will be open from 4-8pm that night!  No school on Friday!

Homework:
    
     Math:  None for all homerooms

     Science:  Scholastic News p4-9 and the second set of questions on the back

Have a great night!

Monday, September 22, 2014

September 22, 2014

Reminder...School will let out tomorrow at 1:30 here at Jacobson to allow for conferences!  They will run from 2-6pm!  Conferences will also be on Thursday from 4-8pm with no school on Friday!  Please plan on stopping in to meet with all three of you child's classroom teachers!

Our homeroom will be canoeing tomorrow.  Please make sure to dress appropriately for weather and outdoor activities!

Homework:

     Math: Mick homeroom - L5 Homework - pages 14-15
               Haugen and Bram homerooms - None

     Science:  all homerooms - vocabulary definitions for the 4 lesson 2 words found on page A16

Have a great evening!

Friday, September 19, 2014

September 19, 2014

**Grade reports were sent home today with the most up to date grades for your child in math and science.  They are to show you, have you sign them, and return them to school on Monday!  I wanted you to know what the grades were prior to coming in for conferences.  I asked each child to circle any grades lower than a C- on the grade sheets (69% or lower).  They are to explain to you that any homework other than quizzes, tests, and projects are able to be corrected for an increase in scores/grades.  If you and your child are unhappy with their grade, simply have them correct the homework that doesn't have the type of score you would like and have them turn it in for re-correcting!  This encourages better learning and better grades!

Reminders...Conferences are next week!  Please plan on attending and speaking with each of your child's three classroom teachers as well as any specials teachers you may want to check in with!  Conferences are Tuesday from 2-6pm and Thursday from 4-8pm!  We hope to see you there!

There will be no school next Friday!

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - L5 Lesson Set p.11-12
                Bram homeroom - None
                Haugen homeroom - L5 Homework p.14-15

     Science:  all homerooms - Experiment 2 tissue drawings and descriptions 

Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

September 17, 2014

Reminders...I will be gone tomorrow for training in Clear Lake, so the students will have a substitute.  Please encourage them to be on their best behavior.

Picture retakes will be October 1st.  A note was sent home with your child today with information about this.

Conferences will be next Tuesday from 2-6pm and next Thursday from 4-8pm.  Please drop in and see each of your child's teachers for updates and grades!

We continue to seek volunteers to help run the book fair during conferences.  If you are will to volunteer some time, please contact myself or Mrs. Torkelson!

Homework:

     Math:  all homerooms:  None

     Science:  all homerooms:  Scholastic News magazine read p. 2-3 and 14-15, answer questions 1-3 on 
                                             the back page for p. 2-3

Have a great night! 

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

September 16, 2014

Reminder...Parent teacher conferences are coming up next week.  5th and 6th grade do not schedule conferences.  Rather, you simply come and talk to each of us when it works for you.  We try and keep the conferences to 10 minutes, so no one has to wait a long time.  Conferences will be on Tuesday, 2-6pm and Thursday, 4-8pm of next week.  Please plan on attending.  If you can't be here on one of those dates, give us a call and set up a time when you could come.  We would love to speak to you about your child!! 

Homework:

     Math:  Mick homeroom - None
                Bram homeroom - top of p 54 #1a-h
                Haugen homeroom - None

     Science:  all homerooms - study for science quiz

Have a great night!

Monday, September 15, 2014

September 15, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  None - Mick and Haugen homerooms
                Problem Set p50-52 - Bram homeroom

     Science:  Lesson 1 review p. A13 AND study for quiz (on Wednesday) - all homerooms

Have a great night!

Friday, September 12, 2014

September 12, 2014

Parents:  Our school book fair is coming up during the week of conferences.  Conference days will be the 23rd and 25th with no school on the 26th.  We are looking for volunteers to help run the book fair.  On Tuesday, we need help from 1:30 - 6 and on Thursday, from 3:30 - 8.  You can sign up for hour long increments rather than the whole time!  Please contact either Mrs. Torkelson or myself to help!  Thank you for your consideration!

Homework:  

     Math:  Mick - Homework p. 55
                Bram - None
                Haugen - Homework p. 54-55

     Science:  Mick and Bram - vocabulary pictures
                   Haugen - None

Have a great weekend!


Thursday, September 11, 2014

September 11, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  Mick - p54
                Bram - None
                Haugen - top of p54

     Science:  all sections WB5

Have a great night!

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

September 10, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  L4 Problem Set p.50-52 (not graded) - Mick homeroom
               L3 Homework p. 42-43 - Bram homeroom
               None - Haugen

     Science:  5 Vocabulary words and definitions - Mick and Bram homerooms
                    5 Vocabulary words and definitions and cell diagram - Haugen homeroom

Have a great night!
             

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

September 9, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  None - Mick and Haugen homerooms
                Lesson 3 Problem Set p. 39-40 - Bram homeroom

     Science:  cell diagrams - Mick and Bram homerooms
                    None - Haugen homeroom

Have a great night!!

Monday, September 8, 2014

September 8, 2014

Homework:

Reminder...The book fair will be in our school the week of the book fair, September 23rd and September 25th.  We are looking for parent volunteers to work an hour or so to help out.  We need helpers on Tuesday from 1:30-6pm and Thursday from 3:30-8pm.  If you could donate an hour or so, we would greatly appreciate it.  You can let Mrs. Torkelson or I know if you are interested!  Thank you!  Also, there will be no school on the 26th!

     Math:  Mick - Lesson 3 Homework p.39-40
                Bram - None
                Haugen - Lesson 3 Homework p. 39-40

     Science:  Mick - None
                    Bram - study cell picture
                    Haugen - None

Have a great night!

Friday, September 5, 2014

September 5, 2014

Reminder:  The school book fair is coming up during the week of conferences.  Conferences are the week of September 22nd-25th (no school on Friday that week).  We are looking for volunteers to help run the book fair on Tuesday the 23rd from 1:30 - 6 and Thursday from 3:30 - 8.  We would not expect you to help the entire time, rather an hour or two where it would work for you!  Please let me know if you are able to help and I will pass that information on to Mrs. Torkelson!

Homework:

     Math:  Problem Set - p. 39-40  Mick and Haugen homerooms
                None - Bram homeroom

     Science:  None  (Ask your child how the cell model presentations went!  Thanks to those of you who
                               allowed your child to bring materials for the project.  The kids had a great time with it!)

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, September 4, 2014

September 4, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  None - Mick and Haugen homerooms
                p.28 and 29 Bram homeroom

     Science:  None (Cell presentations are tomorrow, so if they need to finish anything up at home tonight,
                               please do so.  They could also come in tomorrow morning if need be.)

Have a great night!


Wednesday, September 3, 2014

September 3, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  p. 28 and 29 (Mick and Haugen homerooms)
                p. 28 only (Bram homeroom)

     Science:  None --- If your child agreed to bring something for the group cell model, please make sure 
                   that they bring something to contribute.  You don't need to spend any money.  They could go 
                   outside and gather sticks, rocks, leaves, etc. and incorporate that into the project.

Have a great night!!

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

September 2, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  None for Mrs. Haugen's and Ms. Bram's homerooms
                Mrs. Mick's homeroom p.25 and 26 problem set - finish

     Science:  all classes bring materials for science projects

     *The students are making models of cells.  They have been placed in small groups and assigned either a 
       plant or animal cell.  They have brainstormed with team mates to determine how they are making the 
       cells and what each child needs to bring from home.  If you can't send to school what your child asks 
      for, brainstorm with them an alternative that they can bring.  It would be very difficult for the group if 
      your child promised to bring something and shows up with nothing.  They are really looking forward to 
      this project!!

Have a great night! 

Friday, August 29, 2014

August 29, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  None

     Science:  None

Have a great three-day weekend!!

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Thursday, August 28

Parents:  I want to put out a quick note about the math.  I realize some of the students and you as parents are frustrated with the "new" math.  Please do your best to be patient and realize that any change requires time to work out the kinks.  Since it is so early in the school year, we need to give ourselves time to adjust.  My suggestion at home is this:  Spend a few minutes only per problem, write something down that shows you have attempted it, and move on.  I will work with the kids here at school to correct things.  Don't let it turn into tears, anger, or frustration for any of you at home.  Also, if you get in a real bind, you may call me at home for help.  My number is 641-923-3409.  If you have any questions or concerns, please call me to discuss them.  I am here to help!  Thank you for your support of your child and their education!!

Homework:

     Math:  None

     Science:  None

Have a great night!

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

August 27, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  p. 16 - 18  (most are done with this already)

     Science:  write vocabulary definitions for the first 4 vocab words...cell, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm

Have a great night!



Tuesday, August 26, 2014

August 26, 2014

Homework:
  
     Math:  p.16 and p.17 Mick and Bram
               p. 16 - 18 Haugen

     Science:  WB4

Have a great night!!

Friday, August 22, 2014

Friday, August 22, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  None

     Science:  None

*I try to not give homework on Fridays, as I believe the weekend should be family time!

**If you have a student who is in band, please use Mr. Stittsworth's blog as he will be placing the band schedule on it!

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Homework:

     Math:  None  (We started our first lesson today.  Ask your child about multiplying whole numbers times 
                            10!  Ask them if they can tell you the "trick"!)

     Science:  None  (The students explored their science books today to find interesting things we will study
                                this year!  Ask them what they saw that interested them!)

Have a great night!

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Wednesday, August 21, 2014

There is no homework in math or science this evening!!!

We had a great second day and are really ready to jump into our first units of math and science.  We will focus on place value in math and cells in science!

Please try and send your signed DOJO note back to school with your child before the week is over!  Once you sign up, you can monitor your child's behavior through the DOJO system!  Thank you for your involvement and help!

Have a great evening!


Tuesday, August 19, 2014

August 19, 2014

WELCOME TO 5TH GRADE!!

We had a great first day.  The students were energetic and full of great attitudes!  The kids got an opportunity to meet all of their 5th grade teachers, organize their classroom materials, and participate in a community improvement project.  

My homeroom, Mrs. Kern, and I  walked to River Park and pulled 3 giant garbage bags full of weeds out of the landscaping bed right by Kum and Go!  Man, did they work hard!  A huge thank you to Mrs. Kern for walking with our class and helping us work!  Teamwork is awesome no matter if you are a teacher or a student!

There was no homework given today in my class!  Enjoy your evening!  I'm looking forward to working with you and your child this year!  Give me a call, email, or note anytime you have any questions or concerns!  

Welcome back everyone!!




Wednesday, June 4, 2014

June 4, 2014

Congratulations, everyone!!!  Today was the last day of 5th grade for our students!  It has been a great year filled with lots of learning and laughter.  It has been a pleasure to work with your children.  Thank you to them for all their hard work and to you, the parents, for the support and dedication you give them on a daily basis!  Parenting is a tough job that you don't get credit for often enough, so please know that I appreciate all that you do for our/your children!

I encourage everyone to have a fun filled summer, and that some of that fun include reading and some type of math practice!  There are a ton of internet games available that make the practice fun!  Be creative!

Please be safe and I look forward to seeing the kids next August!  Take care everyone!!!

PS...Look for your child's last science test!  It was taken yesterday and sent home today!

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

June 3, 2014


Reminder...Tomorrow is the last day of school.  Report cards will be mailed home along with Iowa Assessment results within a week or two of school ending.  

Reminder...Your child needs to bring a sack lunch and drink from home tomorrow for our year-end picnic.  Thank you for all you've done this year to make your child successful!!

Homework:

     Math:  None

     Science:  None

Have a great night!

Monday, June 2, 2014

June 2, 2014

Reminder:  The students will need a sack lunch on Wednesday for our year-end picnic!

**Attention:  An updated grade report was sent home with your child today.  Please sign and return it tomorrow with your student.  Thank you!!

Homework:

     Math:  None

     Science:  Study for the unit test that was pushed to tomorrow!!

Have a great night!

Friday, May 30, 2014

May 30th, 2014

Reminder...We will be having a picnic the last day of school (Wednesday).  Please send a sack lunch and drink with your child that day!  Thank you!

Homework:

     Math:  P8-13 evens (Mrs. Haugen's room only)

     Science:  Study for chapter test AND finish the chapter review #21-#30

Have a great weekend!

Next Week:

     Math:  We will be finishing our chapter with an introduction to division of fractions!

     Science:  We will be finishing our chapter on forces with a unit test on Monday or Tuesday!

Thursday, May 29, 2014

May 29th, 2014

**Our picnic was a lot of fun!  Thanks for sending lunches with your children!**

Homework:

     Math:  P8-13 - Mrs. Mick and Mrs. Bram's homerooms
                P8-12 - Mrs. Haugen's homeroom

     Science:  Scholastic News finished and turned in with all questions answered
                    Chapter Review questions #11-#20

**Attention**  The science unit test is being pushed to Monday.  We simply need more time to prepare.  
                        Please study with your child over the weekend!  Thank you!

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

May 27th, 2014

Reminder...Please send a sack lunch and drink with your child tomorrow.  The children reached their classroom Dojo goal and are being rewarded with a picnic.  We are walking to the swimming pool park to eat.  

Reminder...The students will be fishing again tomorrow.  Please remind them to wear appropriate shoes.

Homework:

     Math:  P8-12 

     Science:  page F28 chapter review #1-#10
                   Scholastic News page 4-9 read and second set of questions on the back answered

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

May 27, 2014

Reminder...Weather permitting, the students will be going fishing tomorrow and Thursday for PE.  They must wear appropriate shoes (no open toed shoes) and are welcome to bring gear from home if they choose (the school will provide equipment and it is not necessary for the children to bring their own).  It should be lots of fun!

Homework:

     Math:  P8-10 odds only  (This is for Mick and Bram homerooms only!)

     Science:  Study for quiz.
                   WB234
                    Scholastic News - read pages 2 and 3 AND answer the first set of 3 questions on the back

Have a great night!

Friday, May 23, 2014

May 23, 2014

Reminder...It is Memorial Day Weekend, so enjoy your vacation day on Monday!  We only have 7 days of school left!  Please encourage your child to work as hard as they can until the end!!!  We still have a lot of learning left to accomplish!

Homework:

     Math:  None

     Science:  Study for Tuesday's lesson 3 quiz

Have a great weekend!

Next Week:

     Math:  We will be working on multiplication and division of fractions!!

     Science:  After the quiz on Tuesday, we will begin reviewing the chapter and test on Thursday!

Thursday, May 22, 2014

May 22, 2014

Today's track meet was a great success!  It was nice to see the sunshine, the kids having a great time, and so  many of you there to enjoy it!

Homework:

     Math:  None

     Science:  None

Have a great evening!

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

May 21, 2014

Reminder...The elementary track meet is tomorrow weather permitting.  The make-up day is Friday!  We begin at 9am.  Please encourage your child to dress in layers.  We hope to see you there!  If you are planning on eating lunch with your child that day, the cost of an adult ticket is $3.20.  Please have exact change if at all possible!

Reminder...A note about end-of-the-year fishing will be sent home with your child tomorrow.  Please keep a look out for it!

Homework:

     Math:  PS8-8  (We will be quizzing on Friday!)

     Science:  Lesson 3 vocabulary definitions and pictures, WB233 (Haugen's homeroom only), and Lesson 
                    3 review page F23 #1-#5

Have a great night!

 

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