Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Conference Information

Hello everyone!  Conferences are quickly approaching!!  For my conferences, I highly encourage students to join us when we meet for conferences.  Because of the quick feedback that I provide, students should know generally where they stand in the areas of reading, writing and spelling.  As fifth graders, students are beginning to take responsibility for their own learning and by opening up conferences to students, I believe that we are giving them the opportunity to do that.  During the conference, your child will be self-reflecting on their strengths and setting goals for the second trimester.  If there is something that you would like to discuss without your child present, you are welcome to ask them to step out at the end of their conference.

Thanks and see you soon!
Mindy :)

Monday, November 23, 2015

Intruder Training

Hi everyone.  I just wanted to let you know that we discussed what to do in the case of an intruder today.  Students had lots of questions and I answered them to the best of my ability, both as a teacher and as a mother.  I reassured students that the best thing we can do is be prepared in the case of an emergency.  Please feel free to contact me with questions.

Thanks,
Mindy

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Turkey Stuff!!

Don't forget to bring materials to disguise your turkey tomorrow! :)

Friday, November 20, 2015

Next Week

Hello everyone!

We have a lot to do in our short week next week!  The good news is-no testing! :)  Whew!

On Monday, students will be working to disguise a turkey!  They are to think of ideas this weekend and come prepared to decorate their turkey on Monday!  On Wednesday, we will be sharing our disguised turkeys with a first grade class.  They also disguised turkeys!  I can't wait to see all of the fun, dressed up turkeys!

Also on Monday, I will be training students on what to do in the case of an intruder.  If you have any questions regarding this, please feel free to contact me.

Have a great weekend!
Mindy Smith :)

Conference Schedule

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015
1-1:15 Jessica
1:15-1:30 Savy
1:30-1:45 Kai
1:45-2 Emily
2-2:15 Nick K
2:15-2:30 Maddy
2:30-2:45 Livia
2:45-3 Nick A
3:45-4 Anthony M
4-4:15 Nathan

Friday, December 4th, 2015
8-8:15 Ola
8:30-8:45 Kiara
8:45-9 Bryce
9-9:15 Will
9:15-9:30 Grady
9:30-9:45 Matt
9:45-10 Macy
10-10:15 Bella
10:15-10:30 Anthony D
10:30-10:45 Samira
11-11:15 Katie
11:15-11:30 Rana
11:30-11:45 Sabita


Spelling Words-Unit 2, Week 5

1. danger
2. wander
3. tractor
4. dollar
5. harbor
6. eager
7. eraser
8. surrender
9. solar
10. sticker
11. locker
12. helicopter
13. pillar
14. refrigerator
15. caterpillar
16. rumor
17. glimmer
18. linger
19. sensor
20. alligator
*21. numerator
*22. collector
*23. ancestor
*24. counselor
*25. denominator

Amazing Words
1. numerator
2. collector
3. ancestor
4. counselor
5. denominator
6. battlefield
7. freedom
8. beloved
9. battle
10. vote
11. acquire
12. representation
13. revolution
14. liberty
15. government

Friday, November 13, 2015

Conference Schedule Reminder

Mindy Smith’s Conference Schedule

December 3rd, 2015
1-1:15 Jessica 
1:15-1:30 Savy 
1:30-1:45 Kai 
1:45-2 Emily
2-2:15 Nick 
2:15-2:30 Maddy 
2:30-2:45 Livia 
2:45-3 Nick A
3:45 Anthony M

December 4th, 2015
8-8:15 Olamarvlus 
8:15-8:30 Nathan 
8:30-8:45 Kiara 
8:45-9 Bryce 
9-9:15 Will 
9:15-9:30 Grady 
9:30-9:45 Matt 
9:45-10 Macy 
10-10:15 Bella 
10:15-10:30 Anthony 
10:30-10:45 Samira 
10:45-11 Karine 
11-11:15 Katie Wu
11:15-11:30 Rana
11:30-11:45 Sabita

11:45-12 Karine

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Reading/Spelling Testing for Next Week

Just a heads up that the weekly reading and spelling test for next week will occur on Thursday.  Benchmark testing will take place on Friday.

Thanks,
Mrs. Smith

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Spelling Words Unit 2, Week 4

1. example
2. level
3. slogan
4. quarrel
5. scramble
6. evil
7. oxygen
8. wooden
9. double
10. travel
11. cancel
12. chuckle
13. fossil
14. toboggan
15. veteran
16. chisel
17. suburban
18. single
19. sudden
20. beagle
*21. obstacle
*22. kindergarten
*23. abdomen
*24. pummel
*25. enlighten

Amazing Words
1. obstacle
2. kindergarten
3. abdomen
4. pummel
5. enlighten
6. committed
7. consequences
8. donated
9. underprivileged
10. gratifying
11. charitable
12. forfeit
13. relinquish
14. altruism
15. noble

Monday, November 2, 2015

Classroom Directory

Hello families!

Today, a classroom directory will be coming home with your child.  In order for your child to be included on the classroom directory, you had to sign the paper that was sent home a few weeks ago. There are 5 students that did not send their paper in and therefore, are not on the directory.  If you would still like your child to be included on our class directory, please send me the following:

Names of Guardians
Phone Number
Address
Email

Also, please make a note that you would like your information to be on our class directory.

Thanks so much to Mrs. Caporaletti for putting this together for us! :)