Archive for January, 2009

January 26-30

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Math
We are continuing to work on long division in preparation for a division test next week. The test will cover one- and two-digit division. It will include some questions that require estimation of reasonable quotients. We are doing a lot of practice in class!
Word Study
Students continue to work on High Frequency (Core Words) as well [...]

1st Semester Honors Assembly

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

The fifth grade student who had perfect attendance and those who made the 1st semester Honor Roll will be recognized at an assembly on Friday, Jan. 30 in the Gym at Willard Intermediate. Parents are invited to attend.

January 20-23

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Math
Tuesday–We talked about how to use Mental Math the do a long division problem. We also discussed the fact, that more often, you would use paper and pencil. We listened to a song to help us recall the steps for division and practiced a few problems.
Wednesday–We will finish the work from Monday and do a [...]

January 12-16

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

MATH
We are working on long division!! UGH!!  We do many examples in class. Practice at home would also  be helpful.
WORD STUDY
Students received notes on five new vocabulary words from the Latin/Greek roots “geo- and terr-” meaning earth.
geometry
geode
terrain
Mediterranean
terrace

January 5-9, 2009

Monday, January 5th, 2009

I hope your family enjoyed the Christmas and New Year Holidays!  I had a wonderful break and enjoyed a very relaxing time with family. It is hard to believe that the year is half over (second quarter/semester grades will come out this week) and we are beginning third semester! 
MATH
We will take a little time the [...]