Smile! Tomorrow is Picture Day!

Dress nicely and bring your best smile, as tomorrow is picture day!

Homework:
Language- study "State of Being" verbs
Spelling- write CE3 5x (don't forget to study ALL stems!)
Math- finish CW (problems copied from the board) and HW #13
Bible- study MV
Science- insect collections
History- study Q2 notes

Don't forget that SIGNED PAPER PACKETS are due TOMORROW!!

Tomorrow Only! Double Gumball Opportunity! Bring a short note from mom or dad telling me they have checked the blog this week!

Signed Papers

Today is the day...the first set of signed papers! Please go over the packet with your child and make any corrections that you wish for extra practice. Then, return all papers in the signed envelope by Wednesday.

Homework:
Reading- field trip permission forms signed and returned
Spelling- List 3 written 3x each
Math- finish CW pp. 21-22, HW #11
Bible- study new MV (Prov. 21:23)
Science- insect collections
History- study Q2 notes

Test/Quizzes this week:
Tuesday- Math Test 1
Thursday- History Quiz 2 and State of Being Verb Quiz
Friday- Spelling Test 3, Caesar's English Quiz 3, MV Quiz

Finally Friday!

A giant thank you to Sandra Garib for making mini muffins and mini brownies as a class treat today!

Homework:
Reading- field trip forms signed and returned
Spelling- abc order 3
Math- finish CW pp. 19-20
Science- insect collections
History- Q2 notes

Birthdays this week!

Emily's Birthday! 8-24-2010

Gracie's Birthday! 8-25-10

Thank You!

Thanks so much to Ginny Lagger for volunteering in our class today! Another big thank you to Anita Whitehurst for donating Silly Bands for our KSC fundraiser! You ladies are such a blessing to me!

Kennedy Space Center

I am sending field trip permission forms home today for Kennedy Space Center. I know it seems awfully early, but I need a headcount to do planning!

Homework:
Reading- field trip permission forms signed and returned
Spelling- parent test 2
Math- finish classwork pp. 17-18 and hw #10
Bible- MV 2x
Science- insect collections
History- study Q2 notes

Have you checked your child's grades this week? Visit mygradebook.com and enter the classword and your child's password!

Pirate Field Trips!

I have booked two field trips for our upcoming novel study. The first is to the SC State Museum to see the "Pirates, Privateers, and Buccaneers" exhibit. This unit-opening trip will be on Friday, September 17. Our second trip will be to the Old Exchange Building and Provost Dungeon for a Pirate Scavenger Hunt in downtown Charleston. This will be the culminating activity for our unit and will take place on Friday, October 22.
Permission forms are being sent home today. Students will earn a gumball for each form that is signed and returned TOMORROW. They have the option of earning a third gumball if they bring payment for both trips tomorrow, as well! You may write one check for both.

Thank you for those that came to last night's Open House! We had twelve of our nineteen families represented!

Homework:
Reading- permission forms signed and returned
Spelling- study List 2 and all CE
Math- finish classwork pp. 15-16
Bible- study MV and work on Bible Research
Science- insect collections
History- none

Open House Tonight!

Open House will begin at 6:30 in the Auditorium before dismissing to the classrooms. I am looking forward to seeing you!

Homework:
Spelling-CE2 5x
Math- #8 and finish CW
Bible- study MV and Bible Research
Science- Insect Collection
History- Quiz 1 tomorrow

Insect Collection Project

Guidelines for the Insect Collection Project are being sent home today. It is a five-page packet and your child should have it hooked in behind their science tab. This project is due September 15.

Homework:
Spelling- List 2 written 3x
Math- hw #6 and finish classwork
Bible- study MV (Proverbs 22: 1-2) and Bible Research (due Friday)
Science- Insect Collection
History- study Quiz 1 notes

Don't forget TOMORROW night is Open House! It will begin at 6:30 in the Auditorium.

Fantastic Friday

Overheated fifth graders showing off their catches!

Nature Walk:
5 ants (including one velvet ant!)
6 grasshoppers/crickets
4 wasps
1 butterfly
20 dragonflies
3 bees
The insect community breathed a sigh of relief when we left!

I will have the first grades posted this weekend. Be sure to visit mygradebook.com to see your child's progress.

Homework:
Spelling- List 2 in abc order
History- study Q1 notes
Science- collect insects

Homework!

Spelling- Parent Test 1
Bible- write Memory Verse 2X
Science- start collecting insects (guidelines for this project will go home next week)
History- study Quiz 1 notes
Math- it is expected that classwork not completed at school will be finished at home for the following day

Students,
Don't forget that we are doing a nature walk tomorrow. Wear comfy shoes and remember that you can wear your Cathedral shirts with jeans! Yay! If you have a bug box or net, bring it!

Noteworthy News!

Just a heads up for some tests and quizzes that are coming this week!
-Friday 8/20: Spelling Test 1
                     Caesar's English Quiz 1
                     Memory Verse Quiz

The September lunch form is also available on the school website: http://www.cathedralacademy.com. Be sure to print a copy of your order before you send it back. Forms are due by August 27.

Monday Homework

Other than a rained-out recess, it was a great first day of school!

Please fill out and return the yellow Student Information Sheet and return it with your child tomorrow. Be sure to note your child's password for mygradebook.com. It is on the label on the bottom cover of the Parent Handbook.

Homework for tonight:
     Bible: Study MV- 1 Cor 16: 13-14
     Math: finish pp. 1-2
     Spelling: List 1 3x

Looking back as we move forward. It is going to be a fantastic year! Welcome to the Fifth Grade!