Friday, September 30, 2011

Posting Difficulties

Posting Difficulties

I just wanted to let you know that some of the students have been experiencing difficulties posting to the blog form home.  We are having this same problem here at school.  After some extensive problem solving, we have learned that if you are using Firefox, Safari, or Chrome to view the blog, students are able to post.  However if you are using any version of Internet Explorer students you will not be able to post.  I am hoping Blogger will resolve this issue soon.  I apologize for the inconvenience this is causing.

Golden Key Club for Week of September 30th

Here is a picture of the Golden Key Club for the week of September 26th.  Keep up the great work! I'm so proud of you!  :))

Homework for September 30th

Reading:  Read 20 minutes.  Finish project, cue cards and summary.  Practice presentation.  Be ready to present on MONDAY!!!  :))

Post new book to the google doc located on the blog. (try it, if it doesn't work email it to me!)

Language Arts:  NONE

Math:  Xtra math

5-10-15 pledges
Taffy Apples

Did you find the Wildcat???

The Westwood Wildcat was located this week at the Golden Gate Bridge in California.  :))

I hope you found him.  Congratulations to those of you that did. 
Stay tuned next week, as we will hide him again.

:))  Mrs. Wagner

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Up and running

Thank you everyone for your posts.  The blog appears to be running properly.  The wildcat location will be revealed tomorrow morning by 6:00 am.

:)))

Homework for September 29

Reading:  Read 20 minutes - Project and Cue Cards - all is due Monday!!!

Language Arts:  Grammar Packet due tomorrow

Math:  2-4 & 2-5 EVENS ONLY - Show work!!!
            Xtra math

Social St: None (Unless you want to do more research)

Post to the blog
5-10-15 pledges
Taffy Apples
DARE Gym Night from 7-8 at North Highschool

Round 2 - Where in The World is the Westwood Wildcat - Clue #4

Clue #4 -

    This is a large landmark.  It is 8,981 feet long and 746 feet tall and about 90 feet wide.  It was built in 1937.  When it was built is was the largest of its kind. 

I'll bet you've got it now!  :)

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Homework For September 28th

Reading:  Read 20 minutes - work on project and cue cards.  Everything due Monday

Language Arts:  Grammar packet due Friday

Math:  2-3 Practice B
             Xtra math

Social Studies:  FIX MAP PACKETS!!!!

5-10-15 pledges
Taffy Apples
Conference sheets
box tops tomorrow!!!!
DARE Gym night is tomorrow 7-8 @ North Highschool

Round 2 - Where in The World is the Westwood Wildcat - Clue #3

Clue #3 - He is located at approximately 35 N Latitude and 120 W Longitude.  You should know which state for sure and maybe even have some good guesses now.  :)  Post them below!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Homework for September 27th

Read 20 minutes - work on book project and cue cards.  Everything is due Monday

Language Arts:  Grammar packet due on Friday
                             Graphic Organizer for DARE essay

Math:  Page 56, 1-25 all.  Show work!
            Xtra math

Science: None

Social St:  None

Conference sheets
5-10-15 Pledge
DARE Gym Night.  Tonight 7-8 pm @ Woodstock Highschool
Taffy Apples

Round 2 - Where in The World is the Westwood Wildcat - Clue #2

Clue #2 - The wildcat is in the United States!!!  Can you think of some good places he might hide there?

Monday, September 26, 2011

Homework For September 26

Reading:  Read 20 minutes.  Work on WEB project - Due Monday

Language Arts:  Grammar packet due Friday

Math:  2-2 Practice B
               Xtra math

Social Studies - Point of reference Map due tomorrow

5-10-15 pledge
Conference Sheets
Taffy Apples

Round 2 - Where in The World is the Westwood Wildcat - Clue #1

The wildcat sure was tricky hiding from you last week.  Congrats to K18 and J1 for locating him!

Lets see if you can find him this week.  Remember you have until Thursday to post your guesses, he will be revealed on Friday.

Clue #1 - The wildcat has decided to venture to the Northwest hemisphere.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Homework for September 23rd

Reading:  Read 20 minutes....
                 Final Draft of WEB summaries
                Choose project and gather all supplies!!!!

Math:  Xtra math
            Fix and Return Test!!!

5-10-15 pledges
Taffy Apples form
White Conference Sheet

Golden Key Club

Below is a list of the students that made the Golden Key Club for the week of September 19th.  Congratulations and thank you for your hard work!

Where is the Westwood Wildcat?

Hopefully you found the wildcat.  He did a great job trying to stay hidden all week.  If you guessed the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu you were correct.  Congratulations!
Here is a picture of Machu Picchu.  :)

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Homework for September 22

Reading: Read 20 mins - work on WEB summary
Language Arts:  Study for spelling test and definitions
Math:  2-1 Practice B and Xtra math
Social St:  Map packet due tomorrow
                  Check your sketch with a family member

Return white conference sheet please!  ;)

Where is the Westwood Wildcat Clue #4

Okay, now that we know what country the wildcat is in, lets see a bit of history on his hiding place.

He is up in the Peruvian Mountains in the ruins of an ancient city.  This city was built around 1450, but was abandoned 100 years later when Spanish explorers came in and caused their empire to collapse.  This amazing city was rediscovered in 1911 with most of its buildings still in tact.

Do you know where the wildcat is now?  Post your answers below!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Homework for September 21

Reading:  read 20 mins - work on summary for WEB

Math:  Xtra math

Language Arts:  Spelling packet due tomorrow!

Social St:  Pg 12 in Map packet

Cyber worksheet for Mrs. Jensen & library books
Where in the world is Wildcat posts!

October WEB Project

Our October WEB project is quickly approaching.  If you look to the right, you'll see a section labeled WEB projects.  This includes all WEB information, rubrics, project ideas, and the outline for how to write a 5 paragraph summary.  This year students can choose a project they feel best demonstrates their book, and shows deeper understanding.  Following is a timeline to help students complete books ontime.

WEB books should be finished at this point.  It was suggested that students have them done by this past Sunday, September 18th.
This week (Sept 19-24) students should be using their book diary to write their 5 paragraph summary.  (See summary outline to the right for additional guidance if needed)
This weekend (Sept 24-25) students should choose a project and gather all materials needed.  Create a sketch or RD of what it might look like when finished
Next week (Sept 26-30) students should create their project and make their cue cards for their presentation.
Weekend before project due date (Oct 1-2) students should practice their presentation using their project and their cue cards. 
They will NOT be able to read their summary to the class.  They must talk off their note cards.  (see rubric to the right for more information)

On Monday, October 3rd. Students should bring book, summary, book diary, project and cue cards to school and be prepared to present the week of Oct. 3rd.  Hopefully this timeline helps your child pace himself/herself and create a successful project he/she feels proud of.  As always feel free to contact me with any questions.  :)

Where is the Westwood Wildcat Clue #3

Clue number three should help you narrow things down a bit. 
The wildcat is located at approxmiate latitude and longitude of 15 S , 75W

You should be getting warmer now.........post your guesses below

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Homework for September 20th

Reading:  Read 20 mins - work on summary for book project

Language Arts:  Spelling due Thursday

Math:  Pg. 43, 1-27 all show work.  Test tomorrow
           Xtra math

Social St:  None

Where in the world is Westwood Wildcat
5-10-15 Reading pledge
Late Start

Where is the Westwood Wildcat Clue #2

Time for our second clue ~  The wildcat is located in the continent of South America

Any guesses yet?  Post them below

Monday, September 19, 2011

Homework For September 19th

Read 20 Minutes - Also work on Summary for WEB book

Language Arts - Finish Camping Essay RD and Proofread
                          Spelling packet due Thursday

Math - 1-7 Evens only
            X-tra math

Social St - Pg. 13 in Map packet (Skip #7 for now)
(Where in the world is Westwood Wildcat)
conference forms

Where in the World Is the Westwood Wildcat

Hey students-
   In honor of starting social studies this year, join me in a weekly game.  Each week the Westwood Wildcat will be hiding at a famous landmark somewhere in the world.  Each day throughout the week you'll recieve a clue to where the wildcat is hiding.  Each day the clue will get you closer to his actual location.  Post to the blog with your guesses each day!  Friday the location of the wildcat will be revealed.

Monday:  Clue #1
The Westwood Wildcat is in the southern hemisphere of the world.

Any guesses yet?  Post them below!

Friday, September 16, 2011

Homework for September 16th

Reading:  Finish your WEB book and your book diary
Math:  Xtra math
Social Studies:  Finish pages 1 and 6 in your packet (cursive)

Camping essay rough draft is due Tuesday morning!!!!
Library Cyber poll worksheet
Yellow conference sheet
5-10-15 pledge

Golden Key Club for Week of September 16th

Here is our Golden Key Club for this week.  Congratulations!  Keep up the great work!
Not pictured:  Gabriela and Dale

Constitution Day

Today, September 16th is Constitution Day.  Click on the link below to study a bit about the US Constitution and play an interactive game.

:)  Mrs. Wagner

Constitution Day Link :)

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Homework For September 15

Read 20 minutes - Novel should be finished by Sunday

Language Arts - Grammar packet due tomorrow

Math - 1-5 Practice  B
            Xtra math

Science - Bring your little book tomorrow

5-10-15 Pledge for our fundraiser
Box tops

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Homework For September 14th

Reading:  Read 20 minutes - Book should be finished by Sunday

Language Arts: Finish 3 Creative Intro's for Camping Essay
                        Grammar is due Friday

Math:  1-4 Evens - show work on seperate paper
               X-tra math

Science:  NONE

Chorus Students:  Be sure you have a ride home tomorrow @ 3:05pm
Box Tops!!!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Homework for September 13

Read 20 minutes - book diaries (Book should be done by Sunday to be good shape for project)

Language Arts:  Grammar packet is due Friday

Math:  Xtra math

Science:  G.O. for Camping Essay

Monday, September 12, 2011

Homework for September 12

Reading:  Read 20 minutes - Book Diaries

Language Arts:  Grammar packet page 1

Math:  pg. 16 #'s 2-32 evens
                   Xtra math

Science:  NONE

Sunday, September 11, 2011

A Big Thank You!!!

A huge thank you goes out to all parents and students for a successful camping trip!  Each time that 5th grade takes this trip the integrity, teamwork and leadership among the children is simply amazing!  I hope that part of your weekend was spent telling and listening to stories about our two days together! 

Back to school tomorrow!  (Wow that weekend went fast!)  Don't forget it's picture day.

:)  Mrs. Wagner  :)

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Homework for September 6

Read 20 minutes and book diaries

Math: 1-3 Problem Solving
           Xtra math

Science:  Start packing for camping

Writing:  RD and proofing of Titan Essay

Picture Day

This year our class pictures will be Monday, September 12th.  This is the Monday following our camping trip.  Just wanted to give a reminder.  Wear something nice and be prepared to smile.  :)

Friday, September 2, 2011

Camping

This weekend please help your child gather their supplies for the upcoming camping trip.  Please make sure everything is washed, in good shape, and ready to go.  Please click here if you need another copy of the Camping Supply List for packing.  If your child is bringing a tent, please help your child practice setting it up and taking it down so that they are comfortable managing this at the campsite.  Thank you so much for your help!  :) 

Golden Key Club

Here is our Golden Key Club for the week of August 30th.  Congratulations everyone!  Have a wonderful 3 day weekend.

Homework for September 2

Read 20 each night - book diaries!!!!!

Science - Finish Vocab in your little book & pictures

Xtra math - must have three by Sunday night!!!!!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Homework for September 1

Reading - Read 20, book diaries

Spelling - Study words and Definitions Test tomorrow

Math - 1-3 Practice B & xtra math

Science - Outline worksheet

**Band/chorus forms