Hi Everyone! I finally got my technology act together and am in the new age of blogging. YIKES!! Please be patient with me as I perfect my skills in this type of communication. I will be doing my best to update the blog and post the daily homework assignments and any new information by 3:00pm everyday. So.............please check every afternoon or evening!!
Ilene Smith
2007-2008 Class Photos
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Last Blog Entry for my 2007-2008 Class
THANKS FOR A FABULOUS YEAR!!!! I AM MISSING YOU ALL ALREADY!!! HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!!! PLEASE COME BACK AND VISIT!!!!!
Homework - Tuesday, 5/20/08
Funtastic Beach Day was had by ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our hats go off with much thanks to those parents who volunteered!!!!!!
WOOOHOOOO!!!!!! NO Homework for the last 3 days of 5th grade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
See everyone at the Class Pool Pary this afternoon at 3:30!!!!!!
Remember to dress nicely for the 5th Grade Breakfast tomorrow. You can bring a change of clothing if you want to.
Homework - Monday, 5/19/08
Science - finish coloring (remember not to scribble) Quaking-Shaking Sheets.
"Yellow sheet" - complete and get parent signature.
Journal Entry - reflect on your feelings of going from 5th grade at Tritt to 6th grade at Hightower.
BEACH DAY IS TOMORROW from 12:00-2:00pm.
CLASS POOL PARTY IS TOMORROW from 3:00-5:00pm at Carriage Park Pool!!!!
Classroom Books that are missing:
The Wide Window - Series of Unfortunate Events
The Burning - Guardians of Ga'Hoole
The Littles Go Exploring
Hoot
The Janitor's Boy
The Wizard Test
Homework - Friday, 5/16/08
Look at Thursday's post!!!
Social Studies - Chapter 9, Lessons 1-5 Open Book Test is Monday, 5/19.
ENJOY YOUR LAST WEEKEND AS A 5TH GRADER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Remember to wear your 5th grade t-shirt and a hat of your choice on Monday, 5/19!!!!
Homework - Thursday, 5/15/08
Field Day was a wonderful success!!! Hurray!!! The rain waited for our outside activities to get finished!!!! A big thank you and a round of applause goes out to the parents who volunteered today!!!
Reading - complete 2 sided B to T ditto: "A Place of Your Own" and "In My Opinion."
Social Studies - complete "The Cold War Era" ditto. Chapter 9, Lessons 1-5 Open Book Test is Monday, May 19th.
4 Stamps for report card envelope and 2 paper bags are due TOMORROW!!!!!
Since we are going to visit Hightower tomorrow, please wear your 5th grade t-shirt or a Tritt t-shirt.
Last day for AR points is Monday, May 19th!!!
Homework - Wednesday, 5/14/08
Reading - write a new ending to B to T (at least 10 10 word sentences).
Hope to see everyone at this afternoon's Relay for Life Staff Softball Game!!!!!!! GO WHITE TEAM!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!
Bring the same items for Field Day tomorrow as you did today!!!!!!!! :-)
Homework - Tuesday, 5/13/08
WOW!!! What an AMAZING Author's Tea we had this morning!!! Thank you one and all for coming!!! It was wonderful to see that each student had one or both parents (even grandparents!) attend!!! The food, refreshments, and table decor were fabulous!!!! I hope everyone had an enjoyable time!!!! Thanks once again!!!!!!
Reading - complete Artist/Selection Director Job for B to T chapter 11.
Reminders:
Relay for Life Softball Game is tomorrow from 3:00-4:00.
4 stamps needed for report card envelopes
2 paper bags for "stuff" to bring home
You can bring a water bottle, and wear a hat and sunglasses tomorrow while helping the Kindergarteners during their Field Day.
Homework - Monday, 5/12/08
WW - study for Lesson 20 quiz.
Reading - write a letter to Jess focusing on what he is going through in chapter 11 and trying to accept Leslie's death (at least 8 10 word sentences).
Yellow sheet - complete and get parent signature.
Journal Entry - reflect on MLK field trip last Friday (at least 8 10 word sentences).
REMINDERS:
Author's Tea is tomorrow from 8:00-9:00am in our classroom (707).
Relay for Life Staff Softball Game on Wednesday, May 14th from 3:00-4:00pm.
Field Day is Thursday, May 15th from 9:00-11:00am.
Hightower Field trip is Friday, May 16th from 9:00-11:00am.
Homework - Friday, 5/9/08
Despite Ebenezer Baptist Church being closed for renovation and the movie not able to be shown because of technical difficuties, we still had a very wonderful day learning about MLK's life and his impact on the Civil Rights Movement.
Look at Thursday's post to see the assignments that are due on Monday, 5/12.
Homework - Thursday, 5/8/08
I ADORE ALL MY CARDS YOU SHOWERED UPON ME TODAY!!!! THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!!!!!!
WW - complete 20E (due Monday, 5/12; Lesson 20 quiz is Tuesday, 5/13).
Reading - write a paragraph (at least 8 10 word sentences) on how you felt or what you were thinking about as I read chapter 10 in B to T to you this afternoon. This is due Monday, 5/12.
REMINDERS:
MLK field trip is tomorrow.
All lunch items need to be disposable including your lunch bag. No carbonated drinks are allowed.
REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR 5th GRADE T-SHIRT TOMORROW.
Please continue sending in the 4 stamps and 2 paper bags!!!
