Week 14 - 1st Week of New Trimester

I am very pleased with the progress of each student in this class. They are very motivated, engaged and responsible. The parents of students in this class have A LOT to be proud of.
Mr. Sweet


Weekly Quote
To those of you who received honors, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students, I say you too may one day be president of the United States.
President George W. Bush

Weekly Joke
Is this one of my students?
"Dad, can you write in the dark?"
"I think so. What is it you want me to write?"
"Your name on this report card."

Weekly Riddle
A dog is tied to a leash 15 feet long. The dog wants to get to a bone that is 20 feet away. How will he get to the bone.

Update
This Friday our World War II projects are due. As I went over a month ago, these projects consist of a speech, written report, illustration and creative project. We will go over the speeches this week. If you have any questions please e-mail or come by the class.
We will be starting new books this week in class. The 4th grade will be reading one of my favorites:A Wrinkle in Time The 5th grade students will be reading
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson

Homework

Monday
Reading - 4th Grade - A Wrinkle in Time p. 11-19 5th Grade - In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson p. 1 - 10 + Lit. Circle Jobs
Math - L59
Spelling - Mistakes x3 in cursive
Other - 4th Grade - WWII Projects - (Speech, Written Report, Illustration, Creative Project

Tuesday
Reading - 4th Grade - Wrinkle in Time p. 28 - 35 + Lit. Circle, 5th Grade - Boar p. 21-31 + Lit. Circle
Math - L60
Spelling - 4th Grade - p. 60, 71 in cursive , 5th Grade - p. 155-158 in cursive, Due Friday
Science - Plant Process Test next Tuesday, November 21st
Other - Return the Thanksgiving Feast Form + Field Trip Form

Wednesday
Reading - 5th Grade - Ch. 3 + Lit. Circle, 4th Grade - p. 41-48
Math - L61
Spelling - Due Friday
Other - Return the Thanksgiving Feast Form + Field Trip Form

Thursday
Reading - Read 20 min.
Math - L62
Spelling - Due Friday + DOL, Spelling/Vocab Tests
Science - 5th Grade - Finish Wkbk pages
Other - 4th Grade - Finish WWII projects