Friday, February 27, 2009 - Day 3

TGIF! I think the first week back after a break and it being very cold outside has had negative effects on many. The week seemed abnormally long for all of us (teachers and students) and it has been a struggle to get back into routine.

Having said that, it is supposed to warm up and hopefully the efforts in school will warm up, too. The Math Test is over, but was an ordeal for many students. You really do have to listen in class and study!

There is no homework, no tests coming up. Just a reminder about ski trip forms & money and pizza lunch money all due next week (the 3rd and the 5th).

Have a good weekend and come back refreshed.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - Day 1

We had a busy day today, but fairly productive.

Certain students need and must have their complete timeline information here by Friday.

MATH TEST - We will be having a Math Test on Measurement - Perimeter, Area and Volume on Friday. The students will be allowed to use calculators for this test. I expect to see 80% or better on this test.

Grade 6 has Library tomorrow - so don't forget your books for return or renewal.

Today, Ski Trip (4,5,6) forms and Pizza Lunch forms went home. Please note the dates that these forms must be back at the school with the money. Pizza Lunch - Mar. 3 and Ski Trip - Mar. 5.

Telemiracle coins for tomorrow are loonies and toonies.

Lastly, Alphabet Letter Spirit Day is tomorrow. Have fun!

Day 5 - Monday, February 23, 2009

Welcome back! For me, Cuba was great. The white stuff on the ground was not snow and the temperatures were on the plus side of 25 all of the time. I hope you all had a good break and were able to refresh, recharge and maybe do something fun or interesting.

There is no homework from today.

REMINDERS - For Social Studies timelines (Wednesday) students need 10 events and the dates for their personal timeline. Start with being born. Plus, they should have 1 or 2 "world" events that have happened during their lifetime.

Alphabet Letter Spirit Day is coming up on Thursday. Pick a letter and dress in all things that start with that letter - K - kilt, khakis, knee pads, king's crown, etc.

Telemiracle 33 Coin Drive - tomorrow is pennies and nickels, Wednesday is dimes and quarters and Thursday is Loonies and Toonies.

Day 1 - Tuesday, February 10, 2009

The only homework students have is to find dates for a timeline of events that were significant in their lives - so from 1996-97 (birth) to present. They need at least 10 events. Then, they need to find two other "world events" or inventions that have happened during their lifetime to add into their timeline. They need these dates and a brief description of the event for Monday, February 23rd Social Studies.

I will be leaving for Cuba tomorrow, so I won't be blogging until February 23rd.

Have a great school break.

Mrs. Soloski

Day 5 - Friday, February 6, 2009

It's the weekend.

I am doing this from home as I was unable to be at school today. I have an inflamed tendon in my left shoulder (maybe bursitis) and it is very difficult and painful to get dressed, let alone do much of anything else.

So, I spoke with Mr. Vetter this morning and asked him to make sure that the Landforms and Water Terms assignment, plus all word puzzles, etc. were done, and if taken for homework, must be handed in on Tuesday.

Since I am at home, I do not know of anything else that I need to remind you of, but if/when I get to the school, and there is something, I will "blog" again.

Thanks to the anonymous contributor and your comments. I appreciate your kind feedback.

Have a great weekend.

Day 3 - Wednesday, February 4, 2009

We had a very productive day today.

We started our Measurement Unit in Math and after completing the first 4 pages, still had time to work on the Snowman Construction Project.

Then, the students worked diligently on completing Social Assignments (for marks). Everyone should make sure that they are finished up to "water terms" in the last assignment. You will have time on Friday to work on the Water Terms section before handing it in. It is absolutely due on Tuesday, February 10, so don't put it off. These are easy to earn marks with a little concentration and effort.

I still need 3 Interim Report cards and a Decision Tree assignment - you know who you are. Take care of it a.s.a.p.

Enjoy the beautiful weather for awhile before attacking the homework, though.

Day 1 - Monday, February 2, 2009

Did the groundhog get it right? I guess we will see.

Today was a very productive day. The students started a snowman construction project in Math and made great progress. Tell/Ask about it.

Working in Social Studies, all first projects on the Island of Zane were handed in and many students are working on part 3 of 4 in the subsequent assignments. The only item that needs to be done for Wednesday is the Cross Word Puzzle on the "brown" page.

Also, super results getting the Interim Reports back quickly. Only 5 still to come. Way to go, kids and parents. Thanks.

If you have Music to get in to Miss Martin, do it up quickly.

See you on Wednesday.