Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned 2/14/11

Spelling Words: Unit 17
seven
famous
north
late
pay

Challenge Words: moocher, delectable, hospitable, & ecosysyem.

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 2/18.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)


*Blue reading worksheet, "Looking for Something Green." Due 1/13/11

Hundreds Day is Coming!

Wednesday, February 23rd is the 100th day of school. Several C-Pod classes will be participating in a display of collections of 100 items. Each student is invited to bring 100 of “something.” These will be displayed on the kids’ desks. Ideas: cereal pieces, buttons, trading cards, pennies, stickers, etc.

Monday, February 07, 2011

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned on 2/14/11

Spelling Words: Unit 16
trip
woman
eye
milk
choose

Challenge Words: gravity, clamor, pandemonium, & towering.

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 2/11.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

~February Fun List~

*ALS GARDEN CENTER:
Sat, Feb 5th 11am "Grow your own Bonzai" Kids will plant their own tree $5 Woodburn Register @ (503) 981-1245


*HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP: Free Sat, Feb 5th 9am-12 Make a heart shelf!


*ONCE UPON A CHILD: Kids Consignment Store on Lancaster Sat Feb 5th 10am-8pm "Fill a bag with as many clearance items as possible for only $15"!!


*PACIFIC NORTHWEST SPORTSMAN SHOW: Wed, Feb 9th-Sun, Feb 13th at the Portland Expo Center 11am-9pm (most days)
Adults $13
Kids(6-16) $5 Booths, Demonstrations, and THE TROUT POND! Catch your own Trout!
Under 5 Free Coupons can be found at the Sportsman website!



*MICHAELS CRAFT STORE:
Sunday Feb 6th 1-3pm Make n take your own Valentine Box
Tuesday Feb 8th 10am-12 Make your own Valentine Puppet
Thursday Feb 10th 6-8pm Decorate your own candle votive(purchase votive)
Sat, Feb 12th 10am-12 Paint your own Wooden Valentine Frame(must purchase $1frame)


*STAUB ENVIROMENTAL LEARNING CENTER: Nature Kids Class Thursday Feb 10th 4-5:30 "Invertebrates" Hands on activities grades 2nd-3rd
Thursday Feb 17th 4-5:30 "Invertebrates" grades 4th-5th


*LOWES BUILD N GROW: Sat Feb, 12th 10am Heart Shaped Music Box Free Must register at Lowes.com
Sat. Feb26th 10am Pull Back Car


*ROTHS: Keizer Store, come decorate a GIANT heart shaped cookie 11-3pm $3.99


*MISSION MILL: Sat Feb 12th 11-3pm Family Festival "Victorian Crafts" $3pp


*SALEM RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL: Sat. Feb 12th "FAMILY HEALTH DAY" 10am-2pm FREE rides...health screenings, education booths!
Sun. Feb 13th 5-7pm Cupids Night Out $4 pp (under 1 free) Includes crafts, unlimited rides, face painting, cookie decorating and popcorn!


*ELSINORE THEATRE: Sat, Feb 5th 7:30 pm "Alice in Wonderland" Tickets (503)375-3574
Sun, Feb 20th 4pm $8 "Science Circus"(in partnership w/Gilbert House)


*GILBERT HOUSE: Sat Feb 5th Celebrate Chinese New Year "Year of the Rabbit" 1-4pm Tradional Crafts, food, activities, free with admission!
Mon, Feb 14th 11am-1pm Mommy and Me Valentine Tea Tea Party with Crafts $5 a family plus admission
Sat, Feb 19th ScienceFest!! 10-3:45 Using materials provided make a contraption to drop an egg in off the Marion Street Bridge. Egg drops happen every
hour on the hour!
3 DAYS OF SCIENCE ACTIVITIES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS(go to website for full schedule acgilbert.org)


*SALEM LIBRARY: Sat, Feb 12th 2:30 Free for teens, come make handmade Valentines! Call 588-6052
Thur, Feb 17th 6:30-8 "CHOCOLATE PARTY" for Middle Schoolers! Sample Chocolate Fondue, choc pudding fingerpainting, candy bar relay races, blindfold taste tests and Prizes! Register 588-6088
Wed, Feb 9th 1:30pm West Salem Branch Valentines Party Stories, crafts. snacks,
Friday, Feb 25th 7pm "JUGGLE-MANIA!" Louckes Aud. First Come, first seated! FREE!



*NORTHERN LIGHTS: Double Play Saturday Sat, Feb 19th Play: The Magical Factual Planet Movie: Megamind Doors open 11:30-Starts 12:15
$11 ($8 with Gilbert House card) Includes, play, movie, pizza, drink and popcorn!

Thursday, February 03, 2011

Homework Assigned 2/3/11

The science fair packet went home today (see email). There will not be reading homework assigned until next week. I wanted to give students a chance to research ideas for the science fair.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Homework Assigned 1/27/11

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

Reading Worksheet: Poetry Slame Due: 2/3

Math: Math Packet - pages 54, 57, 60, 61, 62, 63, & 64. Page 64 may have some impossible answers. We will finish page 58 in class. Due 2/2

Monday, January 24, 2011

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned on 1/24/11

Spelling Words: Unit 15
child
strange
wish
soil
human

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 1/28.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Homework Assigned 1/20/11

Math: Unit 4 - pages 46, 49, 53, & 55. Due 1/21/11

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned on 1/17/11

Spelling Words: Unit 14
maybe
history
mouth
middle
step

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 1/21.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

**Don't forget that each student is sharing their vivid vocabulary tomorrow!

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Homework Assigned on 1/13/11

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

*No reading worksheet this week

Vocabulary: MLK word - due on 1/18/11

Monday, January 10, 2011

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned on 1/10/11

Spelling Words: Unit 13
plane
street
couldn't
reason
difference

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 1/14.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

Math: pages 43 & 44 due 1/12

Thursday, January 06, 2011

Homework Assigned 1/6/11

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day) +

*Blue reading worksheet, "Looking for Something Green." Due 1/13/11

Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Straub Nature Kids Class

Second through fifth graders can learn about the industrious little pika that lives high in Oregon’s mountains, and how it is being affected by our changing climate in a FREE after-school class offered by the Friends of Straub Environmental Learning Center. Children will learn about how pikas survive in their rocky homes during harsh winter conditions, what they eat, and their role in the food chain. The class is taught by Bobbie Snead.

The class for second and third graders is on Thursday, January 13, 2011.
The class for fourth and fifth graders is on Thursday, January 20, 2011.

The classes run from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Straub Environmental Learning Center, 1320 A St. NE, next to Olinger Pool, near North Salem High School.

The class is free but registration is required. To register, call Alexandra at 503-391-4145 or register at alexandra@fselc.org.

The class is part of the Nature Kids series sponsored by the Friends of Straub Environmental Learning Center.

Speech Evaluation

FIRST PRACTICE
1. Am I free of any rocking or swaying?
Yes

No

2. Do I look at different people?
Yes

No

3. Any nervous gestures?
Yes

No

4. Do I project?
Yes

No

5. How is my pace?
Yes

No

6. Do I pause?
Yes

No

7. Are my transitions smooth?
Yes

No

8. Do I smile?
Yes

No

This is what I need to work on next time: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SECOND PRACTICE

1. Am I free of any rocking or swaying?
Yes

No

2. Do I look at different people?
Yes

No

3. Any nervous gestures?
Yes

No

4. Do I project?
Yes

No

5. How is my pace?
Yes

No

6. Do I pause?
Yes

No

7. Are my transitions smooth?
Yes

No

8. Do I smile?
Yes

No

This is what I need to work on next time: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature_________________________________________

Monday, January 03, 2011

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned on 1/3

Spelling Words: Unit 12
natural
ocean
government
baby
grass

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 1/7.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

Friday, December 17, 2010

~Winter Break Homework~

Reading: Read and complete a book of your choice. Fill out a book talk form (green form attached) over the break and be ready to share the week we get back in January. This will be a reading grade and a speech grade. Make sure that you also fill out your R.A.H. form as you read.

*My child read and completed the book talk form.

___________________________________________
Parent Signature
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Math: Play 10 minutes on each game from the website below:

http://www.xpmath.com/
1. Homers Donuts Coordinates
2. Metroid Coordinates
3. Call of Geometry
4. Wheel of Fortune – Geometry
5. UFO Attack Space Angle Measure (Attack Angle)
6. King Kong’s Prime Numbers
7. Number Catch – Multiplies of 2

*My child spent 10 minutes playing on each game.

___________________________________________
Parent Signature


***If you have power point at home, work on your estuary project.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned on 12/13

Spelling Words: Unit 11
figure
you're
free
fell
suppose

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 12/17

Reading:
R.A.H. goal = 20 minutes (every day)
*There will be no reading worksheet this week

Math: Complete packet: Unit 7 pages 24, 28, & 29. Comic Pages 8 & 9. Show your work. Due 12/9

Monday, December 06, 2010

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned on 12/6

Spelling Words: Unit 10
length
speed
machine
information
except

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 12/10.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 20 minutes (every day)
*There will be no reading worksheet this week

Math: Complete packet: Unit 1 pages 61,62, 65, 66, 67, 69, 70 Comic Pages 6 & 7 Show your work. Due 12/9


USA Weekly #3:
Do crossword and Think and Review Questions Due 12/9

Sunday, December 05, 2010

~December Fun List~

*LANCASTER MALL KIDS CLUB: Thursday, Dec. 2nd 6-7pm Free Kids make their own "Holiday Cookie Plate"


*LOWES BUILD N GROW KIDS WORKSHOPS: 10am free register @Lowes.com
Sat. Dec 4th Train Caboose
Sat. Dec 11th Passenger Car


*HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOPS: Free 9-12
Sat, Dec 4th Make a "Holiday Picture Frame"


*CRAFT WAREHOUSE: Kids come make your own ornament $1 1-3pm
Sat, Dec 4th and Dec 11th


*ALS GARDEN CENTER(WOODBURN): Kids Club Sat, Dec 4th 11am Make a table centerpiece with fresh cut greens, bows etc. then enjoy punch and cookies! $5 register by calling (503)981-1245
~Storytime with Mrs. Clause Dec 4th, 11th, and 18th 10:30 am Free


*RIVERFRONT TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: Friday, Dec 3rd Drink hot coca and make ornaments 5pm then 6pm Tree lighting!


*VOLCANOES STADIUM: Santa arrives by Helicopter on Sat, Dec 4th at 11am! Free pictures and candy canes!


*ROTHS: Snacks and Free pictures with Santa at Keizer location! Friday, Dec 3rd 3-6pm


*EVERGREEN AVIATION MUSEUM: Sat, Dec 4th 9:30am Wear your pajamas,
and come make ornaments while a radio DJ reads the Polar Express, then at 11am watch The Polar Express on the Big Imax Screen! $12, ($10 if wearing PJ's) Must register with Erin Wilson by calling (503- 434- 4185 ext 4926)


*CHAMPOEG STATE PARK: Sat, Dec 4th 1-4 pm Costumed volunteers will help you make sugarplums, decorate gingerbread, play games, and music! $5 to park


*MICHAELS CRAFT WORKSHOPS:
Sat , Dec 4th 10am-11 Free Make "Finger Knit Scarves"
11am-12 Free Make " Reindeer Ornaments"
Sunday, Dec 5th 2-3 pm Free Make Popsicle Tree Ornament
Sat, Dec 18th 10-12 Make "Button Ring Gifts"


*ELSINORE THEATRE: Childrens Christmas Party Sat, Dec 4th FREE! 10am
Santa visit, goody bags, movie(How to Train Your Dragon) and Holiday music
Friday, Dec 10th 7pm Family Musical "Click, Clack, Moo" Tickets $13


*LIBRARY: Friday, Dec 10th Family Movie "Hotel for Dogs"
Dec 31st 2-3pm Kids New Years Eve party snacks and crafts
Christmas Break Workshops are online and include everything from gift making to book bingo! Register at 588-6088


*KEIZER FIRE DEPT: Breakfast with Santa, Sunday, Dec. 12th 7:30am-11:30
$5 adults, $3 kids


*CLEARLAKE FIRE DEPT: Friday, Dec 17th Firetrucks out in the ForestRidge Neighborhood with Santa handing out Candycanes!! 5:30-8:30pm


*GILBERT HOUSE : Friday Dec 31st 6-9 New YEars Eve Bash! Animal THemed party includes arts, crafts, food, ball drops at 9pm! $5 Member,$10 nonmember



*WILLAMETTE QUEEN STERNWHEELER: Holiday Toy Drive, Sat Dec 11th 3pm Donate one toy pp and receive a FREE one hour excursion!
(Will be postponed if still experiencing engine problems) Call First!


*SALEM HOLIDAY MARKET: Over 200 Booths with a "Kids Area"
Oregon State Fairgrounds Free Sat, Dec 11th 10-6 Sun Dec 12 10-4



*DEEPWOOD ESTATE CHILDRENS HOLIDAY PARTY: Christmas activities, music, treats Free Sat Dec 11th 10-3 Sun Dec 12 1-4


*SILVER FALLS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL: Dec 11tha nd 12th 11am-4pm Make wreaths, gingerbread houses, ornaments, storytelling, music and santa visits! South Falls Lodge! $5 Day Use Fee

*MISSION MILL FAMILY FUN SATURDAY: Sat, Dec 11th 11-1 Come make a fragrant Sachet using flowers and spices, makes a great gift! Free
Magic at the Mill Light Display~ Dec 19th-23rd 5:30-8pm Adults $5, youth $3


*NORTHERN LIGHTS: Double Play Saturday, Dec 11th 11:45 $11 Includes Play: A Busy Christmas Eve Movie: Legends of the Guardians the owls of Ga'Hoole Pizza, drink, and snack!


*TOWN AND COUNTRY LANES: Sat Dec, 18th, Santas coming to the Bowling Alley! Parents may bring a wrapped gift with your childs first and last name on it to the alley PRIOR to the event and Santa will hand out their gifts to them! 1:30- 4pm More info at 390-2221 Bowling $3.50, shoes $2.50


*RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL: Dec 19th Tea with Mrs Clause $17 Decorate cookies, juice, tea, treats, and photos with Mrs Clause
11:30am-1pm or 2pm-3:30 Must make reservations (503)540-0374

Friday, December 03, 2010

Book Talk Recognition

Look who has given a book talk(s) this year!