In the Loop
is a blog for fifth grade parents and students at T.R. Simmons Elementary in Jasper, Alabama. Our school family is proud we are a Leader in Me School.
Monday, April 01, 2013
This Blog
As of today, this blog will not be used. Reminders about tests and homework, as well as other important information will be on Edmodo. Get your child to show you how to open up their Edmodo account, and check each of your child's groups.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Homework
Prepare for tomorrow's tests. You have reading (that was previously scheduled for today), spelling, D.F.I. questions, and math. I do know that reading notes are on Edmodo, and possibly, D.F.I. notes.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Weather Day
Don't forget that you have a reading test when you return. You can study for your spelling test as well. Read in your A.R. book. if you want to go on Edmodo and take today's science questions, go for it.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Homework
1. Study for Thursday's spelling test. 2. Study for tomorrow's reading test. 3. Read in your A.R. book. 4. Finish any math you need to.
Spelling
project, audience, decade, territory, auditorium, terrier, decimal, injection, December, reject, eject, terrace, audit, decimeter, audition, audible, decathlon, terrarium,dejected, and terrain
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Homework
1. Finish your math workbook page (if you have not). 2. Read in your A.R. book. 3. Complete any reading assignment that you need to.
Monday, March 11, 2013
This Blog
As of April 1, this blog will not be used. All reminders and messages will be put on Edmodo. Ask your child about Edmodo, and get him/her to show you how it works. Students can get into their account from home.
Art to Remember
Your child received their Art to Remember packet today. If you want to purchase anything, please send it by Monday, March 18. Thank you.
Cap and Gown Photos
Your child received their cap and gown photo proofs today. If you want to purchase them, please return them by Thursday, March 21. Thanks!
Homework
1. Finish reading assignment (if you need to). 2. Study for spelling test. 3. Read in your A.R. book.
Spelling Words
geology, thermometer, astronaut, atmosphere, biology, thermal, disaster, meteorology, technology, hemisphere, zoology, sociology, biosphere, thermos, asterisk, thermostat, astronomy, spherical, ecology, mythology
News for Friday
The fifth grade is going to see a play, Annie, on Friday. We will be traveling to Maddox, and we will leave around 8:30. We should return around 10:45. There is no cost.
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Homework
1. Study for your nine weeks test for science. We did multiple things in class to help the students prepare. 2. Study for Friday's spelling test. 3. Read to earn your A.R. points.
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Spelling City
Your child can study for Friday's spelling test by playing games on www.spellingcity.com. Your child knows how to log into the site.
This Blog
As of April 1, the students will be able to take home their iPad, and I will not be posting on this blog. All reminders and information will be found on Edmodo, and your child can access it from their iPad or on a computer. Please get your child to explain how we are using Edmodo at school.
Homework Tonight
1. Study for Thursday's 9 weeks science test. We will be studying during the entire class time tomorrow, but it will help to be familiar with the information. If I were studying tonight, I would: a. check to see if I could name the 6 states of matter, b. see if I could tell the difference between matter, atoms, and molecules, c. sing Jacky's rap, d. list 5 physical changes and 5 chemical changes, e. tell the difference between potential and kinetic energy, f. look at the forms of energy pictures you drew and read through the definitions, and g. give 4 examples of acids and 4 examples of bases (sing the song if you need). 2. Study for Friday's spelling test. 3. Read in your A.R. book. Make sure you will have your points by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday.
Monday, March 04, 2013
Science 9 Weeks Test
Your child will need to study tonight, tomorrow night, and Wednesday night for Thursday's nine weeks test in my room. Last Thursday, we put a study guide in our notebook. Today, we used Edmodo to answer 5 questions about Acids and Bases, used colorful sheets with definitions to review Forms of Energy, sang Jacky's rap to review Acids and Bases, and more.
Homework
1. Make sure to remind your parents that tomorrow is Spring Picture Day and Cap and Gown Picture Day. 2. Make sure your science and social studies notebooks are ready for your notebook test tomorrow. 3. Finish anything you need to from your classes today.
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