Wednesday, January 30, 2013

New Class Presidents of Room 13!

Hi Parents, Students, and Friends!

We have a new round round of presidents in room 13!

Congratulations to the following Presidents!!


President Grace
 
What will you do for the class during your presidency?
I will make sure that we get a lot of tickets, and make the students feel good that I am the class president!
Why did you want to run for president?
I ran because I thought it would be a great experience!

What are you most excited about being president?
 I am most excited because I want to help out the class more!
What else would you like to share with our students and parents?
I would like to share that I am happy to be class president!
 

President Mia
 
What will you do for the class during your presidency?
I will help other students if they need help.

Why did you want to run for president?
So I could take responsibility.

What are you most excited about being president?
That I get to sit in the black chair.
 
What else would you like to share with our students and parents?
Nothing else.
 
President Grace
What will you do for the class during your presidency?
I will  help people when they need it and turn on and off the lights . 
Why did you want to run for president?
I did it because nobody else wanted to .
What are you most excited about being president?
 I am most exited about helping other people.
What else would you like to share with our students and parents?
It is really fun to be class president.
 

Monday, January 28, 2013

Homework Assignment

Hi Parents and Students,

We are excited about TJS's first Camp for All trip coming up in a few weeks!  If your child is going, please make sure to turn in forms by this Friday, 2/1.

Here is the homework assignment for the week.

Science: Due- Friday, 2/1/13
1. "My Planet Report Fact Sheet"- use www.kids.nineplanets.org to find information about your planet. 

Social Studies: Due- Friday, 2/1/13
1. Read "Regions of the USA" and complete the questions.

Thanks,
Mrs. Donovan

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Homework Assignment


Hi Parents and Students,

Here is the homework assignment for the week.  In both science and social studies, we will have quizzes this Friday.  Please make sure to study each night in preparation for these quizzes.
  Study tip- Your mom, dad, or any other adult can ask you questions based on your class notes.

Science: Due- Friday, 1/25/13
1. Continue to keep a moon journal.  Refer to www.moonconnection.com for the moon phases   calendar for this month.  Make sure to check outside in the night sky also.
2. Read the passage about the moon and answer the corresponding questions.
3. Study for your planet/moon phase quiz (Friday, 1/25).  
    Study materials- moon phase notes in your science journal, planet note-taking chart

Social Studies: Due- Friday, 1/25/13
1. Landforms worksheet- match the correct landform to the pictures and write the definitions
2. Study for your landform quiz (Friday, 1/25)
   Study materials- landforms chart

Thanks,
Mrs. Donovan

Monday, January 14, 2013

Homework Assignment

Hi Parents and Students,

We have had a great start to our two new units on Astronomy and Regions of the United States!

Here is the homework assignment for the week. 

Science: Due- Friday, 1/18/13
1. Continue to keep a moon journal.  Refer to www.moonconnection.com for the moon phases calendar for this month.  Make sure to check outside in the night sky also.
2. Read the passage about the moon and answer the corresponding questions.

Social Studies: Due- Friday, 1/18/13
1. Use the map on page 18 in your Junior Scholastic magazine to answer five of the questions.  Please respond in complete sentences.

Thanks,
Mrs. Donovan

Monday, January 7, 2013

Happy New Year!

Dear Parents and Students,

I hope you all had a relaxing winter break and are ready for a wonderful 2013!

We will be starting new units in both Science and Social Studies.  In Science, we will be exploring the solar system for 5-6 weeks.  Students will start a moon journal this week and carry it through the end of the month in order to see the different phases of the moon.

In Social Studies, we will be learning about the different regions of the United States.  We will be covering the northeast, south, midwest, and west regions.  Students will be able to choose a specific state to research in each region and have an opportunity to practice important study skills such as  note-taking, outlining, researching, and determining important ideas in a text.

Here are our homework assignments for the week:

Science:
- Fill out your moon journal each night.  Make sure to color in the part of the moon that you see in the night sky.  (Due: Friday, January 11)

Social Studies:
- Latitude and Longitude worksheet (Due: Friday, January 11)

If you have any questions, please let me know.  Have a great week!