Monday, November 1, 2010
News
Newsletters are starting to come in hard copy form starting November1st. I will still use this site to keep you updated also. The newsletter was sent home today for the week. Report cards go home this week also. I will need 3 volunteers from each class to bring choc. chip cookies into school for a science experiment for Weds. I need a chips shoy brand, a dollar general brand and a cheap brand of some sort. Thanks in advance.....
Sunday, October 17, 2010
news 10-18-10
Math
This week in math we will be focusing on Divisibility rules, greatest common factors, prime and composite numbers and prime factors.Homework:
This week in math we will be focusing on Divisibility rules, greatest common factors, prime and composite numbers and prime factors.Homework:
Homework will be given Mon-Thurs from off the board. Students will copy it into their math journals to take home and complete.
Students also have a math project due back to me on Oct. 28th. They have received the information. Also we have a field trip this Friday Oct. 22nd to the Asheboro Zoo. Please send all money by Oct 18th....
Science
This week we are studying rocks and minerals and how they are formed, properties of rocks, the rock cycle and hardness tests. We will also be building on vocabulary.
Homework will be given on Tuesday and Thursday in the form of a lab activity and observation sheet.
We will be working on a couple of labs this week. One to test the hardness of rocks using Moh's scale of hardness and also one with flames and forces of nature......
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Week 7 Newsletter
This week in Math we will revisit how to solve equations and expressions. We will then retest on the matter on Weds. We will then be moving into decimals how to add/subtract/multiply and divide them. Homework will be given Monday, Tuesday and Thursday only.
In Science we will finish our test on the solar system Monday and also launch off any more rockets. Kids have til the end of this week to bring in their projects before they become a zero. Also moon papers are past due and will result in a zero if not turned in by Monday. We will be starting on rocks and minerals next on Tuesday. We will be discovering the properties and how to tell a rock from a mineral. Homework will be given Monday and Thursday only.
Field trip money is due before Oct 18th. please make sure to mark your calendars. We are in need of chaperones for the trip. Please be aware that you will have to drive your car there and back and only 15 parents will get in for free on a first come first served basis. after 15 everyone else must pay to get in. Please let me know ASAP if you want to go. I have about 5 spots left open....
In Science we will finish our test on the solar system Monday and also launch off any more rockets. Kids have til the end of this week to bring in their projects before they become a zero. Also moon papers are past due and will result in a zero if not turned in by Monday. We will be starting on rocks and minerals next on Tuesday. We will be discovering the properties and how to tell a rock from a mineral. Homework will be given Monday and Thursday only.
Field trip money is due before Oct 18th. please make sure to mark your calendars. We are in need of chaperones for the trip. Please be aware that you will have to drive your car there and back and only 15 parents will get in for free on a first come first served basis. after 15 everyone else must pay to get in. Please let me know ASAP if you want to go. I have about 5 spots left open....
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
OConnor Week 6 News
This week we are focusing on Algebra in Math and revisiting equations and how to solve them as well as the properties of addition and multiplication. Homework will be given on a daily basis Tues-Thurs. Test Thursday!
In Science, the moon papers are now due to be turned in and the project is Due the 8th of this month. Please make sure to get it in on time. We are still working on Space Exploration this week and will finish up with that and have a test Friday.
Vocab words:
solution
equation
algebraic expression
variable
constant
In Science, the moon papers are now due to be turned in and the project is Due the 8th of this month. Please make sure to get it in on time. We are still working on Space Exploration this week and will finish up with that and have a test Friday.
Vocab words:
solution
equation
algebraic expression
variable
constant
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Science Extra Credit Question
Analyze how advances in space technology help us here on Earth? Example Satellites What do they do for us on a daily basis list about 5 things they do, why it helps us and how it advances us as a civilization.
Math Extra Credit Question
Construct for me, using microsoft paint, word, or another program that is similar, a digital poster design of your own that depicts the order of operations. Must have pics and steps.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Newsletter week 5
Math- We will be working on expressions and equations this week. We also will be going back over to reviewing place value, order of operations, and exponents. Homework will be given on daily basis M-Th.
Science- Projects Due Oct 8th- Moon papers due this week. We are going to be studying the Apollo flights to space, NASA, space careers and earth. This is going to be our final week of space and we will be having a test Friday. Homework is to finish the project and moon papers.
Progress reports go out this week also.
Science- Projects Due Oct 8th- Moon papers due this week. We are going to be studying the Apollo flights to space, NASA, space careers and earth. This is going to be our final week of space and we will be having a test Friday. Homework is to finish the project and moon papers.
Progress reports go out this week also.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
O'Connor's Week 4 Newsletter
This week I will only be posting Math and Science as since we have the new teacher and we are starting to switch classes I will only be teaching the 2 subjects. Lang Arts and Social Studies will come from the new teacher her way.
Math-
We will be learning about Equations and how to solve them, expressions and still working on the order of operations, adding and subtracting decimals and problem solving skills. We will have a test Friday on this info and homework will be given daily except for Friday.
Science- We will be conducting an experiment for science this week and also still be working on the solar system. We will have a test in Science this week around Weds. The new kids will not take the test. Kids should still be working on their projects and moon papers given this past week.
Math-
We will be learning about Equations and how to solve them, expressions and still working on the order of operations, adding and subtracting decimals and problem solving skills. We will have a test Friday on this info and homework will be given daily except for Friday.
Science- We will be conducting an experiment for science this week and also still be working on the solar system. We will have a test in Science this week around Weds. The new kids will not take the test. Kids should still be working on their projects and moon papers given this past week.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
O'Connor Week 3 Newsletter
This week for Language Arts we will be finishing up the Bridge to Teribithia book chapters 8-13.
We will finish making the character cards and will have a test on the info Thursday.
Homework will be given in the form of questions from chapters.
Vocab: Ch 8
preacher, complacent, prissy, jumper, flounce, slunk, pew, unison, congregation, sanctuary, vile, sinners, raveled,
Vocab Ch 9
earnest, elements, conspiring, mournfully, sodden, dignity, sporadically, vanquished, perceive, discern, gap, plodding
Vocab Chap 10
scrawny, idly, anxiety, flank, absorbed, vaulted, liberated, disguised, kinship
Voc. Chap 11-
relentlessly, dread, lopsided, hurtling, dredging, rumpled, accusation, doused, cider, fitting
Voc 12
knocker, snicker, smothering, mushy, cremated, retrieved, bold
Voc 13
piteously, procession, chaos, obdiently, paramedics, solemn, barked, allegiance, fragile, predators, crosspieces, emphasis, planks, gully
Math- We will be working on order of operations, exponents, mental math
Homework will be found here:
Lessons 1-8 through 1-13 do homework sheet and intervention practice
http://www.onlineintervention.com/OI/worksheets.jsp
Social Studies-
We will be finishing up how to read maps and moving on to South American culture and traditions. Homework will be given during the week as worksheets or questions or projects.
Science-
We will be still working on the solar system, we will have an experiment on Weds and be doing activities throughout the week. Homework is the project that was given out Monday Pop rockets. See post below for the link to them.....
Go here:
http://homeschooling.about.com/od/freeprintables/ss/solarsysprint_2.htm
print voc sheet one and two and complete.
We will finish making the character cards and will have a test on the info Thursday.
Homework will be given in the form of questions from chapters.
Vocab: Ch 8
preacher, complacent, prissy, jumper, flounce, slunk, pew, unison, congregation, sanctuary, vile, sinners, raveled,
Vocab Ch 9
earnest, elements, conspiring, mournfully, sodden, dignity, sporadically, vanquished, perceive, discern, gap, plodding
Vocab Chap 10
scrawny, idly, anxiety, flank, absorbed, vaulted, liberated, disguised, kinship
Voc. Chap 11-
relentlessly, dread, lopsided, hurtling, dredging, rumpled, accusation, doused, cider, fitting
Voc 12
knocker, snicker, smothering, mushy, cremated, retrieved, bold
Voc 13
piteously, procession, chaos, obdiently, paramedics, solemn, barked, allegiance, fragile, predators, crosspieces, emphasis, planks, gully
Math- We will be working on order of operations, exponents, mental math
Homework will be found here:
Lessons 1-8 through 1-13 do homework sheet and intervention practice
http://www.onlineintervention.com/OI/worksheets.jsp
Social Studies-
We will be finishing up how to read maps and moving on to South American culture and traditions. Homework will be given during the week as worksheets or questions or projects.
Science-
We will be still working on the solar system, we will have an experiment on Weds and be doing activities throughout the week. Homework is the project that was given out Monday Pop rockets. See post below for the link to them.....
Go here:
http://homeschooling.about.com/od/freeprintables/ss/solarsysprint_2.htm
print voc sheet one and two and complete.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
O'Connor's Week 2 Newsletter 9-8-10
O'Connor Newletter Week 2
*note- links are clickable*
Language Arts- We are continuing on with the Bridge to Teribithia story chapters 5-9.
We will be working on Character trading cards this week found at
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/trading_cards/
Each group will be making a set of cards to the characters in the book.
We will also be working on reading comprehension, grammar and punctuation.
Homework will be questions posted from the book.
Math- We will be working on the Order of operations, exponents, comparing and ordering decimals, writing expressions and solving addition and subtraction equations.
Homework will be given in form of worksheets.
Science-
We will be still working on the solar system. We have a lab scheduled this week and also a project will be given to make pop rockets found here:
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/rocket.shtml
Social Studies-
We are working on reading maps, geographers tools, locations on maps, map keys. We may head into South American culture also this week.
Homework will be given in form of questions and worksheets.
Vocab for LA- Define and keep in notes
complacent-
dumbfounded-
foundling
garish
parapets-
prescribed-
regicide-
speculation-
vile-
*note- links are clickable*
Language Arts- We are continuing on with the Bridge to Teribithia story chapters 5-9.
We will be working on Character trading cards this week found at
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/trading_cards/
Each group will be making a set of cards to the characters in the book.
We will also be working on reading comprehension, grammar and punctuation.
Homework will be questions posted from the book.
Math- We will be working on the Order of operations, exponents, comparing and ordering decimals, writing expressions and solving addition and subtraction equations.
Homework will be given in form of worksheets.
Science-
We will be still working on the solar system. We have a lab scheduled this week and also a project will be given to make pop rockets found here:
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/rocket.shtml
Social Studies-
We are working on reading maps, geographers tools, locations on maps, map keys. We may head into South American culture also this week.
Homework will be given in form of questions and worksheets.
Vocab for LA- Define and keep in notes
complacent-
dumbfounded-
foundling
garish
parapets-
prescribed-
regicide-
speculation-
vile-
Sunday, August 29, 2010
1st Bulletin Homework 8-30-9-3
OConnors Homeroom Newsletter
Week of 8-30-9-3
Math- We will be working on Place value and order of operations, decimals, standard form and expanded form of numbers.
Homework will be given M-Thurs Check homework binder or ask child for it.
Lang. Arts- We will be working on reading comprehension and vocabulary by reading a novel the Bridge to Teribitha.
Science- We are studying the Solar System. Parts of the system and how it is made up and going into depth about space and beyond. Homework given T & Th
Social Studies-
We are studying the 5 themes of Geography, how to read a map, directions and landforms. Homework Weds
Vocab this week will be :
Science:
eclipse
moon
orbit
planet
satellite
meteor
meteorite
asteroid
galaxy
gravity
galaxy
comet
constellation
Social Studies:
absolute location -
human characteristics -
region -
migration -
adaptation -
economic region -
push/pull factors -
modification -
relative location -
physical features -
environment -
political region -
climate -
movement -
cultural region -
immigration -
culture -
interaction -
physical region -
emigration -
citizenship -
climate region -
Lang arts vocab:
piteously
retrieved
consciousness
liberated
sporadically
dregs
complacent
regicide
speculation
repulsive
consolation
primly
pandemonium
Math Vocabulary
solve
base ten
short word form
expanded form
standard form
plan
zero
period
word form
understand
Monday, February 22, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Homework was 11 problems off the board you had to copy.....you can also find them here at this link
http://165.193.122.206/OIAct/content/06/05/07/WKINL_P001_06_05_07_001_a.pdf?jsessionid=1794661263344098165
do #15-26
http://165.193.122.206/OIAct/content/06/05/07/WKINL_P001_06_05_07_001_a.pdf?jsessionid=1794661263344098165
do #15-26
Monday, January 11, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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