Homework of 12/18/07 (Vacation homework, due Jan 8, 2008)

1. Spelling WB Complete sections 1-5. Pages 12-33. Written assignments are to be worked in homework notebook.
2. Reading - 10 journal entries due. Choose 2 unfamiliar words from each reading (20 words and their definitions due on January 8, 2008)

Homework of 12/17/07

1. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.
2. English - Textbook pg 53. Work on "Personal Response" (in homework notebook)
"Clarence had four days to learn how to juggle. If you had four days to learn something new, what would you learn? Write a plan telling how you might surprise everyone with what you learned."

Homework of 12/10/07

1. Math - Complete math review packet (All pages are due tomorrow)
Use math textbook for help in chapters 1-3 for the review packet.
-complete classwork in math notebook
pg 24 #1-8
pg 42 #7
pg 47 #1-8
pg 53 #1, 12
pg 64 #10,11
pg 72 #14, 15, 3, 4
pg 84 #6-11 ANSWERS ONLY
*Study for Math, Science, English, and SS midterms

UPDATED Midterms schedule
Mon Dec 10 Math chapter 3
Tues Dec 11 Math midterm
Wed Dec 12 English
Thur Dec 13 Islamic Studies, Science
Fri Dec 14 SS

Homework of 12/7/07

1. Math - WB page 48, 49, 50 #12-19
2. Reading - Read 40 mins. Write a journal entry.
3. Math textbook (in HW notebook - Show all work)
pg 138 #1-27
pg 140 #1-32
pg 135 #11-16
*Study for Math, Science, English, and SS midterms

Midterms schedule
Mon Dec 10 Math chapter 3
Tues Dec 11 Social Studies
Wed Dec 12 English
Thur Dec 13 Islamic Studies, Math midterm
Fri Dec 14 Science

Homework of 12/6/07

1. Math - WB page 50 #1-11
2. Science - answer the following questions:
a. What are the two main ways of disposing trash?
b. What are the problems behind these ways?
c. Why does it take long for trash to decay in a landfill?
d. Whats another solution for disposing trash?
3. Spelling - ABC order
4. Reading - Read 30 mins. Write a journal entry.

*Study for Spelling test
*Desk and Nail Check
*Have Math quiz signed

Midterms schedule
Mon Dec 10 Math chapter 3
Tues Dec 11 Social Studies
Wed Dec 12 English
Thur Dec 13 Islamic Studies, Math midterm
Fri Dec 14 Science

Homework of 12/5/07

1. Math - WB page 47
2. Science - WB page 7 #1 (fill in the blanks)
3. Spelling - 1-10 sentences
4. Reading - Read 30 mins. Write a journal entry.

Homework of 12/4/07

1. Math - WB page 46
2. Science - answer the following questions in your homework notebook
a. What were the 3 groups of resources from today's experiment?
b. What material is thrown away most in school?
c. What do you think is a solution to conserve these resources?
3. Spelling - 3x each, 1-10 definitions
4. Reading - Read 30 mins. Write a journal entry.

* Math Test 12/10/07 Chapter 3 all sections
* Math Review 12/6-12/7

Homework of 11/29/07

1. Math - WB page 44
2. Science - Study for Science Test. Read unit 1 Chapter 2
a. Do #1-4 page A33
b. Do #1-4 page A43
c. Do #1-4 page A50
d. Reflect and evaluate page A51 (Answers Only)
Review and read all science class notes. All answers must be written in homework notebook
3. Bring 2 new unused pens for the writer's center.

* Have spelling test signed
* Science Test Chapter 2 Fri, 11/30/07

Homework of 11/28/07

1. Math - worksheet
2. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.
3. Science - Answer the following questions in your homework notebook. a. What is the process of coal production in the ground? b. Does coal or wood produce more energy? Why? How much more than the other? c. Explain the greenhouse effect. (Research)
4. Spelling - ABC order, Study for Thursday's spelling test

* Have math quiz signed
* Spelling Test Thurs, 11/29/07
* Science Test Chapter 2 Fri, 11/30/07
Science Review Thurs 11/29/07

Homework of 11/27/07

1. Math - WB page 43
2. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.
3. Science - Answer the following questions in your homework notebook. a. What is humus? b. What is the difference between an ore and a rock? c. Draw a soil profile and label the 3 parts. Give one sentence about each part.
4. Spelling - 1-10 sentences, 1-10 definitions

* Spelling Test Thurs, 11/29/07
* Science Test Chapter 2 Fri, 11/30/07
Science Review Thurs 11/29/07

Homework of 11/26/07

1. English - WB page 27-28
2. Math - WB page 42
3. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.
4. Science - WB page 6 #1-4, process skills
5. Spelling - 3x each

Homework of 11/21/07

1. Science - answer the following questions in hw notebook: a. What is the differnce between renewable and nonrenewable resources? b. What is an ore? c. What are the thickest parts of the crust? thinnest? d. Name 5 minerals that are metals? e. How are minerals found?
2. Reading - 3 due journal entries. Read 3 - 30 minutes. Write 1 journal entry for each 30 minutes.
3. Math - packet

Homework of 11/20/07

1. Science - WB Complete page 5
2. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.
3. Math - WB pg 41
4. Research on a favorite animal that you observed at the zoo. Write 6 sentences about this animal on a looseleaf page (optional: find a picture and staple it to the looseleaf paper.)

Homework of 11/16/07

1. Science - answer a. What are the four layers of Earth? Which one has the highest and least temperature? b. Explain the difference of a rock and mineral.
2. Reading - Read 40 minutes. Write a journal entry.
3. Math - Worksheet

*Bring back signed spelling test.

Homework of 11/15/07

1. Math - WB page 40
2. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.
3. Spelling - ABC order

* Study for Spelling Test
* Desk and Nail check

Homework of 11/14/07

1. English - worksheet
2. Math - worksheet
3. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.
4. SS - a. What county in California has teh highest population? b. Why do you think the government and laws are more powerful in counties than cities?
5. Spelling - 1-10 definitions, 1-10 sentences

Homework of 11/13/07

1. English - Complete Punctuation Review sheet
2. Math - WB page 36
3. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.
4. Science - WB Complete page 4
5. Spelling - 3x each

*Have all quizzes and tests signed
*Return permission slips for Yogi Yogurt

Homework of 11/9/07

1. English - Grammar Review packet (Due on Tuesday)
2. Math - WB page 39
3. Reading - Read 40 minutes. Write a journal entry.
4. Social Studies - Underline keywards on page 47. Use the instructions on page 47 to complete page 46 (section 6)

*English Grammar Test November 13, 2007, Unit 1

Homework of 11/8/07

1. English - WB pages 2, 4, 6 (enrichment only)
2. Math - WB page 38
3. Spelling - 1-20 ABC order
4. Social Studies - Worksheet page 43 do #8-13 (Use a map)

*Study for SPELLING TEST tomorrow
*Nail and desk check
*Bring back signed quiz (Math and Reading from 11/7/07)
*English Grammar Test November 13, 2007, Unit 1

Homework of 11/7/07

1. English - WB page 17-18
2. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.
3. Math - WB page 37
4. Spelling - 1-10 sentences (Do not begin your sentence with the word "I")
5. Science - Answer the following questions using class notes. a. Which of the minerals is the hardest? softest? b. Which minerals had a shine?

Homework of 11/6/07

1. Complete reading worksheet about the story "Speak Out."
2. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.
3. Math - WB page 35
4. Spelling - 1-10 definitions (STUDY THEM)
5. Social Studies - Worksheet page 43 Do #1-7

*Note: Please keep your childs progress report. There was a misunderstanding about having the progress reports signed and returned, but that is incorrect. You keep them. Sorry for the confusion.

Homework of 11/5/07

1. English - WB page 15-16
2. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.
3. Math - WB page 34
4. Spelling - 3x each

Spelling words
1. composition
2. recommended
3. conversation
4. criticism
5. sincere
6. audience
7. auditorium
8. public
9. impatient
10. straight
11. catcher
12. wheat
13. awhile
14. somewhere
15. tomorrow
16. borrow
17. different
18. brunch
19. matter
20. bottle

Homework of 11/1/07

1. English - WB page 13-14
2. Reading - Read 40 minutes. Write a journal entry.
3. Math - WB page 33
4. Science WB page 4 #4,5. Answer the following questions in homework notebook: #1. What is the most important role of soil? #2. How do the processes of weathering and erosion relate to soil?

Homework of 10/31/07

1. Spelling - ABC order, STUDY FOR SPELLING TEST
2. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.
3. Math - WB lesson 3.1
4. Social Studies

*Nail and desk check 11/1/07. No School 11/2/07

Homework of 10/30/07

1. Spelling - 1-10 definitions, 1-10 sentences
2. English - WB pages 9-10
3. Science - WB page 4 # 1, 2 , 3
4. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.

*Have (Math test) index card signed.

Homework of 10/29/07

1. Spelling - 3x each
2. Math - WB page 31
3. English - WB pages 9-10

* Bring math review packet
* Study for tomorrows Math Test. Tuesday October 30, 2007. Chapter 2 Section A, B, C

Homework of 10/26/07

1. Reading - Worksheet. "Four Riddles for a Fortune" pg 27-28
2. Math - WB page 27
3. Reading - Read 20 minutes. Write a journal entry.

* Math Test. Tuesday October 30, 2007. Chapter 2 Section A, B, C

Friday check

*Nail Check
*Desk Check

*STUDY: I want all my students to score a 100+ on all Spelling/Vocabulary Tests. Please set a half an hour just to review the words atleast twice a week.

Homework of 10/25/07

1. Spelling - 1-20 ABC order
2. Math - WB page 28
3. Reading - Read 20 minutes. Write a journal entry.

* Study for tomorrows SPELLING TEST.
* Math Test. Tuesday October 30, 2007. Chapter 2 Section A, B, C

Homework of 10/24/07

1. Spelling - 1-10 sentences
2. Math - WB page 26 (NOT 27)
3. Study for tomorrows SS test.

* S.S. Test Thursday October 25, 2007. Review California Geography Section 1, 2, 3, 4, Oh California Textbook pages 21-24, and MOST importantly use CLASS NOTES.
* Math Test. Tuesday October 30, 2007. Chapter 2 Section A, B, C

Homework of 10/23/07

1. Spelling - 1-10 definitions
2. Math - WB page 25
3. Reading - Read 20 minutes. Write a journal entry.
4. SS - Do pg 28-29. Use the entire section to help you.

* S.S. Test Thursday October 25, 2007. Review California Geography Section 1, 2, 3, 4, Oh California Textbook pages 21-24, and MOST importantly use CLASS NOTES.
* Math Test. Tuesday October 30, 2007. Chapter 2 Section A, B, C

Homework of 10/22/07

1. Spelling - 3x each
2. Math - WB page 24
3. Reading - Read 20 minutes. Write a journal entry.
4. SS - Read page 26. Do pg 8. Underline key words. On pg 30, do #1-5 (Also read the top of page 27)
5. English - WB page 24

* S.S. Test Thursday October 25, 2007. Review California Geography Section 1, 2, 3, 4. Oh California Textbook pages 21-24
* Math Test. Tuesday October 30, 2007. Chapter 2 Section A, B, C

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The time for using the bathroom and drinking water/filling water bottles are as follows:

1. Before and during morning assembly (7:50-8:05)
2. Recess (9:40-9:55)
3. Lunch (12:20-12:55)
4. Dismissal (3:15-3:30)

During Core subjects NO student is allowed to exit the classroom for any reason. Please speak to your child about these timings as it has become a real issue. The domino effect begins and this is disruptive and disrespective to other students and myself.

*If your child has a medical problem, please have him/her bring in a doctors note. Thank you.

Homework of 10/19/07

1. Math - WB page 23
2. Reading - Read 40 minutes. Write a journal entry.
3. SS - Read page 13. Underline key words. Read instructions to do page 12.

* S.S. Test #1 Thursday, October 23, 2007. Wednesday is a review for the test. STUDY!!!
* Math Test #2 Tuesday, October 30, 2007. Chapter 2.

Friday check

*Nail Check
*Desk Check

*STUDY: I want all my students to score a 100+ on all Spelling/Vocabulary Tests. Please set a half an hour just to review the words atleast twice a week.

Homework of 10/18/07

1. Spelling - ABC order.
2. Math - WB page 22
3. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.
4. SS - Read page 9. Do pg 8. Read page 11. Do pg 10. Underline key words.

* Study for SPELLING TEST
* S.S. Test Thursday October 25, 2007 (NEXT THURSDAY) Review California Geography Section 1, 2, 3, and 4. Oh California Textbook pages 21-24

Homework of 10/17/07

1. Spelling - 1-10 Sentences
2. Math - WB page 21
3. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.
4. SS - Worksheet. Read pages 4-7. Underline key words and key terms.

* S.S. Test Thursday October 25, 2007 (NEXT THURSDAY) Review California Geography Section 1, 2, and 4. Oh California Textbook pages 21-24
* 6 out of 10 students brought in hand sanitizer or antibacterial wipes. This is an important matter. Please send either/or with your child tomorrow. You can find it in Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, Target, Walmart, just to name a few stores.

Homework of 10/16/07

1. Spelling - 1-10 definitions
2. Math - WB page 19
3. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.
4. English - Punctuation worksheet

*IMPORTANT: Bring hand sanitizer and/or antibacterial wipes to keep in your own desk. (One by one, the students are coming in sick with all types of common colds. There are too many germs in the environment and if we start somewhere we can prevent them in the future)

Homework of 10/15/07

1. Spelling - 3x each
2. SS - Worksheet pg 23
3. Reading - Read 30 minutes. Write a journal entry.

Wish List

Parent Volunteer

1. Read Aloud (3:15-3:30 on our Discovery Rug, Daily)
- To read a chapter story to our class. (a few pages to a chapter a day)
^ 2. Homework Correction: 30-45 minutes (9:35-10:20, Friday)
- Homework needs to be checked.
3. Physical Education Coach (2:25-3:10, Monday & Tuesday)
- Parent(s) are needed to help provide physical education exercises. Our first sport is volleyball. 6 boys, 4 girls. (I prefer to choose a sport in which all the children can participate in PE simultaneously without having anyone bump heads. eg. Basketball)

Donations

1. Story books on every level
- Two options: set of children books at a yard sale or books in your home that your child is bored of. Our 4th grade class includes students who are on many levels so I need 1st grade level books up to 6th grade.
2. Academic supplies (From teacher supply stores for our centers)
- Social Studies - a globe
- Math - place value material (thousand blocks, hundred, tens and ones), flashcards, games
- Science - self contained experiments, a class pet
- English - flashcards, board games
3. Furniture
- Mini-table(s) (4th grade classroom has a designated space for a Science Center, a Math Center, an Art Center, a Writing Center, a Readers Center and a Social Studies Center. However I would like to provide the children with a Technology Center with an available computer just for the students. I need a table for the Readers center, and Technology Center for now)
- Computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse

Eid Mubarak!!!!

EID MUBARAK!

I hope you have a wonderful Eid. Eat alot and enjoy with your family and friends Inshallah!
We have a few days remaining in Ramadhan. Praying on the Laila-tul-qadr is better than praying 1000 months. So with that in mind, try your best to take advantage.

Just a reminder:
* You are on Eid break starting from tomorrow 10/10/07. School will resume on Monday, 10/15/07 from 7:45-3:30 p.m. Eid gift exchange will also be held on Monday, 10/15/07.

* NO HOMEWORK for the Eid break

Homework of 10/8/07

1. Math - Worksheet
2. SS - Read pg 20 (handout) Answer 1 question.
3. Reading - Read 10 minutes. Write a journal entry.
4. English - WB pg 1

*Science Monthly project - Find pictures, drawings, articles, and/or information about the "Biodiversity of animals"

New Note for the weekend of 10/5/07 (Eid Decorations)

Friday after your child was dismissed the staff had a meeting from 2-3. The principle asked for teachers to have their children decorate their own classrooms. Since we have two days of school before Eid, I would like to set a time for 1:35 to 2:15 on Monday October 18 just for that. Sister Entesar asked the teachers to sit back and let the students do the work so it would look personalized.
If it is possible for you to send some decorating items with your child, it will be of great help. It could be anything to hang from the walls. (Please limit your items as our classroom is pretty limited. Thank you)

*if you have any questions or suggestions you can either email me at paprichaat5@yahoo.com or register a username and click on comments to reply specifically to one of these posts.

Homework of 10/5/07

1. Math - Worksheet
2. SS - Read pg 19. Use a map and follow directions to fill map pg 18
3. Reading - Read 20 minutes. Write a journal entry.
4. Science Monthly project - Find pictures, drawings, articles, and/or information about the "Biodiversity of animals"

* Have spelling test signed

(The printer finally made me copies for the math worksheet. All but two students recieved them. If your child did not recieve a copy, then I have the template below)

Name _____
Date _____
What is the least number of place-value blocks you need to show...
1. 4,200 _____________
2. 741 _______________
3. 80 ________________
4. 50,793 ____________
What is the greatest number of place-value blocks you need to show...
5. 4,200 _____________
6. 741 _______________
7. 80 ________________
8. 50,793 ____________
Draw pictures to show how many and which blocks are in...
9. 6,270


10. 510

Homework of 10/4/07

1. Spelling ABC order 1-20.
2. SS - Tell which continents are in which hemisphere. (in homework notebook)
3. Reading - Read for 10 minutes and write a journal entry.
4. Math - Worksheet

* Study for Friday's SPELLING TEST
* Spelling homework in homework notebook. Remember to include your complete heading.
* Nail and desk check EVERY FRIDAY

Homework of 10/3/07

1. Spelling 1-10 sentences in homework notebook (remember to include your complete heading with the underlined word Spelling on the third line)
2. Reading - Read for 10 minutes and write a journal entry.
3. Reading - "Maria's House" Worksheet page 17
4. Math - Workbook page 17

* Have Reading quiz signed (Maria's House)

Homework of 10/2/07

1. Spelling 1-10 definitions in homework notebook (Study definitions)
2. Science - Draw two pictures depicting each experiment we performed in class. (hint: 1. rocks in plastic jar 2. sod and top soil
3. Reading - Read for 10 minutes and write a journal entry.
4. Math - Worksheet