Mr. Steere

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:11:34 -0500

Homework 11/19/08

English –

1. Study Spelling – Unit 11

2. Study Word Masters

3. Read Chapter 14 in Hatchet

4. Read Book Talk book

Math-

1. Finish any unfinished journal pages up through lesson 5.8

Social Studies –

1. Scholastic News

2. Questions A and C on page 198.

Holiday Fair is Dec. 4^th. Our class will be visiting the fair from 11:00 – 12:00. We are still in need of items for the pet box and volunteers to help man the tables.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:49:15 -0500

Homework – 11/18/08

Reading-

1. Study Spelling – Unit 11

2. Study Word Masters

3. Read Chapter 12 of Hatchet

4. Read Book Talk book

Math-

1. Study Link 5.6

Social Studies –

1. Scholastic News

2. Do questions A and D on page 194

Monday, November 17, 2008

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:12:53 -0500

Homework – 11/17/08

Reading-

1. Literary Device worksheet

2. Study Spelling – Unit 11

3. Read book talk book

4. Study Word Masters words

Math-

1. Study Link 5.5

Social Studies-

1. Scholastic News

2. Do questions B & C on page 187

Also, we are still in need of items for the Pet Box.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:12:00 -0500

Homework 11/13/08

Reading –

1. Study Spelling – Unit 10

2. Study Word Masters (both packets)

3. Finish reading chapter 9 in Hatchet

4. Read Book Talk book

Math-

1. Study Link 5.4

Social Studies –

1. Finish reading pages179-183 and do questions A, B and C on page 183

Wednesday, November12, 2008

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:26:04 -0500

Homework- 11/12/08

Reading-

1. Study Spelling – Unit 10

2. Study Word Masters (kids received new words today)

3. Read Book Talk book

Math-

1. Finish Journal pages for lesson 5.3

Monday, November 10, 2008

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:09:42 -0500

Homework 11/10/08

Reading-

1. Book Report – due Wednesday

2. Read Chapter 7 of Hatchet

3. Study Spelling – Unit10

4. Study Word Masters

Math-

1. Study Link 5.2 (Don't worry about number 4 - there was an error in the print)

2. Finish any unfinished journal pages up through lesson 5.2

Social Studies

1. NO SCHOLASTIC NEWS THIS WEEK

Holiday Fair News

We are looking for parents to help with the White Elephant table Silent Auction – any help you could offer is greatly appreciated.

As a class, we are attempting to gather pet supplies and toys for a “Pet” box to be raffled at the fair. Again, we appreciate any assistance you could offer.

Also, there is no school tomorrow for Veterans Day, andWednesday will be an early release day.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:47:33 -0500

Homework 11/6/08

Please accept my apologies for this arriving so late!

Reading

1. Finish Hatchet Questions

2. Study Spelling

3. Study Word Masters

4. Book Report – due Nov. 12^th

Math

1. Practice with remainders worksheet

Social Studies

1. Scholastic News

Tomorrow the 5^th grade will be holding their “Pow Wow”. Our class will be down at the gym from 11:00-11:30, and you are welcome to join us as we view all of the fantastic posters and exhibits of student work.

MOVIE NIGHT!!!!
Kung Fu Panda will be playing at the Kennebunk Elementary School on Friday evening, at 6PM, November 14^th. This event is free to all and everyone who attends has the chance to win a free DVD of the movie!! Parents must accompany children. Feel free to bring a pillow or blanket to be comfortable. SEE YOU THERE!!!!
FOOD DRIVE
Our food drive for the pantries will end on Monday, November 10^th. Please send any donations in to the office. We are thrilled with the level of donations to date.
Holiday Fair White Elephant
It is that time of year again when we will be willing to take all of the stuff you might be looking to clean out of your house! Old toys, games, books, golf clubs, lamps, dishes, just about anything that fits in your car we will take for the White Elephant sale. All you need to do is drop the stuff off at our loading dock (located on the left side of the building) any day before Dec 1^st. No need to call ahead! Drop and run! All of the proceeds of the Holiday Fair go towards offsetting the cost of field trips for our students and for projects like the Greenhouse and Book Room.
KEPTA FUND RAISING ITEMS READY FOR PICK-UP!!!

KEPTA fundraising orders. The orders will be available for pick up on November 7^th, from 3:00 until 7:00 and on November 8^th, from 9:00 until 12:00 in the music room at KES. Thank you for your support!!

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:04:02 -0500

Homework – 11/5/08

Reading –

1. Book Report – due Nov. 12^th

2. Study Spelling – Unit 9

3. Study Word Masters

4. Read chapter 5 of Hatchet
5. Finish “No Homework” prompt

Math

1. Make sure all journal pages for Unit 4 are complete

Social Studies-

1. Scholastic News

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:04:26 -0500

Homework – 11/4/08

Reading –

1. Study Spelling – Unit 9 also do page 42 in spelling book.

2. Study Word Masters

3. Book Report – due Nov. 12^th.

4. Finish worksheet for chapters 3 & 4 of Hatchet

Math-

1. Study Link 4.6

2. Play First to 100 with an adult

Social Studies –

1. Scholastic News

2. Native American project due tomorrow

Monday, November 3, 2008

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:31:09 -0500

Homework – 11/3/08

Reading-

1. Study Spelling – Unit 9

2. Study Word Masters

3. Worksheet for chapters 1 & 2 on Hatchet

4. Book Report – due Nov. 12

Math-

1. Study Link 4.5 (please make sure all journal pages are finished through lesson 4.5)

Social Studies-

1. Scholastic News

2. Native American project – due Nov. 5^th (this Wednesday)

3. Questions A & C on page 167

4. Talk to your family about Fort Western’s visit

Dates to Remember:
Monday, Nov. 3^rdSchool Board Meeting – Kennebunk Town Hall – 7PM
Tuesday, Nov. 4^thElection Day BE SURE T O VOTE!!!!
Friday, Nov. 7^thNative American Pow-Wow. 9:30-2:00 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 11^thVeteran’s Day – no school.

URGENTLY NEEDED ITEMS
To help local food pantries get through the winter months!
• Protein items; tuna, canned meats, peanut butter
• Canned soups & stews
• Fruit juices
• Canned fruit, applesauce
• Healthy cereals & snacks
• Pasta, sauces, mac & cheese
• Instant potatoes, rice
• Canned vegetables & beans
• Shelf-stable milk

• Paper products

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:06:10 -0500

Homework – 10/30/08

Reading –

1. Study Spelling – Unit 8

2. Study Word Masters

3. Analogy worksheet

4. Book Report – due Nov. 12th

Math –

1. Study Link 4.3

Social Studies –

1. Native American project – due Nov. 5^th

2. Scholastic News

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:16:38 -0500

Homework – 10/29/08

Reading-

1. Book Report – due Nov. 12^th

2. Study Spelling – Unit 8

3. Study Word Masters

Math-

1. Study Link 4.2

Social Studies-

1. Scholastic News

2. Native American project

3. Indians and Settlers crossword puzzle

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:09:43 -0500

Homework – 10/28/08 Reading- 1. Book Report – due Nov. 12th 2. Study Word Masters 3. Study Spelling – Unit 8 4. Finish “Nature’s Song” poem Math- 1. Study Link 4.1 Social Studies- 1. Scholastic News 2. Native American project 3. Pilgrims worksheet Reminder: Tomorrow is an Early Release Wednesday.

Monday, October 17, 2008

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:05:13 -0500

Homework – 10/27/08

Reading-

1. Book Report – due Nov12th

2. Study Word Master words

3. Study Spelling – Unit 8. Also do page 38 sections A and B.

Math-

1. Practice Set 22 – you do not need to do the work on another sheet of paper.

Social Studies-

1. Scholastic News

2. Native American project – due Nov. 5^th

3. Do questions D, E, and F on page 159 of S.S. book

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:47:33 -0500

Homework 10/23/08

Reading-

1. Book Report – due Nov. 12^th

2. Study Spelling – unit 7

3. Study Word Master words

Math –

1. Study Link 3.9

Social Studies –

1. Native American project

2. Explorers worksheet