Morning Message 2/26/10

Good Morning and Happy Friday! Today is February 26, 2010       
Tiger Day: S
Day 108 of School, 72 days left

For the moment, it’s important that you ignore the materials set out on your desk! Ms. Bragg is busy getting ready for our research session. We will start our research after morning announcements. For now, unpack and get started on your to-do list. Thanks!

REMINDER:
Content ends at 9:25am and Math begins at 9:30am.

This Morning:

• First, we’ll play a word study game-- see to-do list below.
• Then we’ll do some research on important figures from the American Revolution. We’ll be rotating pods, so that everyone gets a chance to work with the materials. We may not finish this morning, in which case we’ll do some more research this afternoon.

To-Do List:

1. Complete your morning routine! Don’t forget about snack!
2. Wish at least 2 colleagues a “Happy Friday!”
3. Find a partner to play the word study game we learned yesterday. Choose just one person’s set of words. Then find a convenient spot. You’ll take turns. One person “writes” out the word on the other’s back or arm, while the other person guesses the word then uses it in the sentence. The “writer” lets the “guesser” know if they’re correct. Then switch!

Morning Message 2/25/10

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, February 25, 2010.
Tiger Day: R
Day 107 of School, 73 days left

REMINDERS:

• Turn in your 5th Grade Course Registration! They’re due tomorrow!
• Content ends at 9:25am and Math begins at 9:30am.

This Morning:

• Virginia Colony quiz! It’s just a quiz, so it’s not too long.
• When you are done with your quiz, you’ll get a chance to explore the wealth of books on the American Revolution collected on the back table. So... you’ll check over your work (of course!), turn your quiz into Ms. Bragg’s box, then select a book to read quietly at your desk while others finish.
• We might also get a chance to continue with the American Revolution video we began yesterday. If not, we’ll finish it this afternoon or later this week.

To-Do List:

1. Complete your morning routine! Don’t forget about snack!
2. Take out your Virginia Studies flashcards and study with a partner. I was wrong yesterday! This really is your last chance to study in class before the quiz, which we will start after announcements.

Morning Message 2/24/10

Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, February 24, 2010.
Tiger Day: E
Day 106 of School, 74 days left

REMINDERS:

• We have an assembly today: Flow Circus at 10am.
• No Math today because of the assembly.
• Today is a short Wednesday. Next week, Wednesday will be a full day.

This Morning:

• Language Arts! We’ll do some reading and some writing.
• Hopefully, we’ll get also get a chance to watch a video about the American Revolution and the beginnings of the new nation.

To-Do List:

1. Complete your morning routine! Don’t forget about snack!
2. Take out your Virginia Studies flashcards and study with a partner. This is your last chance to study in class before the test tomorrow.

Morning Message 2/23/10

Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, February 23, 2010.
Tiger Day: G
Day 105 of School, 75 days left

REMINDERS:

• Content will go until 9:25am. We will have Math from 9:30-10:45am.
• Turn in your 5th grade registration!
• Mr. Greiner said that you can turn in your Get Fit! forms until Wednesday.

This Morning/Afternoon:

• Primary Sources-- They’re not just journals and important documents like the Declaration of Independence. We’ll look at some more primary sources this afternoon. This morning we’ll make sure that we understand what primary sources are.
• More American Revolution!

To-Do List:

1. Complete your morning routine! Don’t forget about snack!
2. Take out your Virginia Studies flashcards and study with a partner. Be sure to use your time wisely-- there will be a test this week.

Morning Message 2/22/10

Good Morning! Today is Monday, February 22, 2010.                Tiger Day: I
Day 104 of School, 76 days left

There have been a few more changes to our schedule.

• Content will go until 9:25am.
• We will have Math from 9:30-10:45am.

REMINDERS:

• We started school earlier today (8:25am) and we will be ending school later (3:35pm).
• Get Fit! forms are due today.

This Morning/Afternoon:

• American Revolution
• Primary and Secondary Sources. Remember these?

To-Do List:

1. Complete your morning routine! Don’t forget about snack!
2. Return your empty Friday Folders to their mailboxes. REMEMBER to turn in any important paperwork, such as 5th grade registration forms, to the “Notes for Ms. Bragg” box.
3. Take out your Virginia Studies flashcards and study with a partner. Be sure to use your time wisely-- there will be a test this week.

Morning Message 2/19/10

Good Morning! Today is Friday, February 19, 2010.                Tiger Day: T
Day 103 of School, 77 days left

REMINDERS:

• Starting Monday we will begin coming to school earlier (8:25am) and ending school later (3:35pm).
• Get Fit! forms are due Monday-- Saturday is the last day to complete it.
• We have an appointment with MEH staff this afternoon (1:30pm). We will learn about music options.

This Morning:
Hannah B. will tell us about the school store; Quick Valentine bag making; Electronic fieldtrip; Catching up with our textbook.

To-Do List:

1. Complete your morning routine! Don’t forget about snack!
2. Signed report cards go in the “Notes for Ms. Bragg” box.
3. Keep your Valentines in your locker until our party this afternoon!
4. You have a bag to decorate on your desk. This bag will hold your Valentine deliveries this afternoon. You only have until 9am to decorate it. So you need to be efficient with your time.
1. You must put your name on your bag.
2. You may choose 2 heart cut-outs from the back table (an inside, a middle, and/or an outside).
3. You may also use scraps from the scrap box. But NO new construction paper.

Morning Message 2/18/10

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, February 18, 2010                Tiger Day: S
Day 102 of School, 78 days left

REMINDERS:

• Tomorrow is the last day to contribute to the Helping Haiti fund.
• Valentines’ Day Party tomorrow-- have your Valentines ready!
• Yearbook orders are due tomorrow!

This Morning/Afternoon:
Founding Fathers; Electronic fieldtrip

More Details About Our NEW Schedule:

• These dates will be short Wednesdays (early release at 1:15pm): February 24, March 10, March 24, April 14, April 28, May 12, May 26, and June 2. On ALL OTHER Wednesdays we will follow a full-day schedule.
• Starting Monday we will begin coming to school earlier (8:25am) and ending school later (3:35pm).

To-Do List:

1. Complete your morning routine! Don’t forget about snack!
2. Signed report cards go in the “Notes for Ms. Bragg” box.
3. Take out your flashcards and find a partner. Take turns quizzing each other.