I am writing this from my hotel room at Walt Disney World. I am on a trip with my daughters and two sweet grandchildren, Kinney and Drew. I wanted to say that I am thankful for my 20 little classroom turkeys. Also, I want to thank my classroom parents who are supportive and kind to me. This will be my last year and I want it to be the best year ever😊Happy Thanksgiving !

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Online Math League Permission Form

RBES students have been invited my Mrs. Channell, a fifth grade teacher, to participate in the Online Math League Competition.  The Nov. quiz will be paper and pencil and take place in my classroom this Friday.  The test only takes 30 minutes.  I am sending home a permission slips today, please read the slip and return tomorrow.  I know that's a pretty quick turn around, but we can do it!  Here is a little info. below and you can go to www.onlinemathleague.com if you would like more information.

There are three Online Math League contests spread throughout the school year: one in November, one in late January/early February, and one in March. These tests may be taken online or with paper and pencil. Immediately following each contest, students' names (or code numbers, if they prefer) and scores are entered into our website, where they are immediately and proudly displayed. Certificate templates for improvement and also for participation are also provided. At the end of the year, high-scoring teams and top individuals from every team entered win awards. High scoring individual entrants win awards as well.

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PROJECTS:


Catapult Challenge
Pumpkin Activities

Teamwork!

Nicholas, Abie and Ethan

Mollie and Ty

Tristan and Reeva

Plans for a catapult!

Hope it works, Ty!

I think he has a plan.

Messy work!

Looking for pumpkin seeds.

Dear Parents,
I need your help with two things.  First, students really need to know basic addition and subtraction facts.  We pretty much have the addition under control.  However, many are not progressing on subtraction facts after three weeks.  Flash cards are great for practice and so is the Xtra Math.  I think some kids like to use fingers to count on, however they need to have many memorized and I should not see fingers after Christmas for simple facts. 

We will be adding and subtracting larger numbers very soon and if they don't the facts, it will slow them down greatly.  Also, this is a standard for the report card.

Also, I preach this every day:), trust me.  Many (truthfully, most) are not following directions on worksheets, even when I go over the directions with them before hand.  I've been calling them to my table to correct and this is coming to a stop.  If they don't follow directions I will be counting things wrong. It's a hard lesson to learn, but I think it may get their attention if you point it out on papers coming home.

I would appreciate your help and support.  I expect a lot, only because they are capable of great things!  

Thank you,
Mrs. Edwards

The Peanuts Gang Newsletter

Please send in cans for the Can-a-thon!

Snack Mom Schedule

Nov. 14-18 Laura Kratzer, Jenny Smith

 These two moms have overlapped a little at my request and we have plenty of

 snacks in the room for next week!

Nov. 28-Dec.2 Laura Kratzer

We now have 20 students.

Welcome Griffin Nau!

Spelling Pattern:  Long i vowel pattern

(-i_e,ie,igh,ind Trick Pattern=ye like rye)

List One:

time,bright,knife,pie,bye,tight,dye,write,kind,knight

 List Two: 

lightning,rewind,advertise,delight,bye,crocodile,describe,tonight,paradise,dye

High Frequency Words for all students:

them,done,where,could,was

5 words to be determined by the spelling pattern of the week

Students have not studied these words.  I call them "Mystery Words."

No homework means no recess.  Please initial homework,

 letting me know that you've reviewed it with your child.

Homework must be done on notebook paper with a pencil.  Students are to put their name and number in the upper right corner.  They know the procedure for this! Not splashed across the top, please.

Monday:  20 minutes of reading for reading log, ready for the folder on Monday!

Write a sentence for each spelling word 1-10 your list.

Sentence must be at least five words and some  meaning of the word can be determined by your sentence.

Tuesday:  20 minutes of reading for reading log

Past Tense Irregular Verbs Worksheet. Number your notebook paper and write the sentence that is correct. Irregular Verbs

Wednesday:  Math-Money Worksheet

20 minutes of reading for reading log

Thursday: 20 minutes of reading for reading log

Spelling City, use the link on the right to do a practice test and a game

Please continue to use XtraMath when time allows.  I have moved students to subtraction!

Khan Academy:  You may begin using Kan Academy.  I have no real directions for this, so use it as you see your child needs practice or extra support.

Calendar:

Christmas Break:  Dec.19-Jan.3.  Students return to school Jan.4th.

Today is the last day for bringing in cans.  RBES is a little behind in our can count for this year.  Also, today is our Thanksgiving Dinner (Lunch).  I have not been told of any time changes, probably because we go so late in the day anyway.  If there is a change I will post it on the blog.  Have a great weekend!

Please return Blue Rocket Folders and signed papers tomorrow!  Also, don't forget those can!

Homework for Tuesday and Wednesday
Prefixes
Math Homework

The Peanuts Gang Newsletter

Please send in cans for the Can-a-thon!

Snack Mom Schedule

I need someone to swap weeks with Jenny Smith, for snacks. 

 If you can do this please let me know asap!

Nov. 7-11 Jenny Smith

Nov. 14-18 Laura Kratzer

Nov. 28-Dec.2 Laura Kratzer

We have 19 students.

Spelling Pattern:  Long e vowel pattern

(-e_e,ea,ey,ee,-i Trick Spelling = ie, like in thief)

List One:

heat,beach,pea,taxi,knee,thief,teeth,jeans,money,queen

 List Two: 

sneaker,freedom,chimney,teacher,spaghetti,peacock,confetti,between,

brief,exceed

High Frequency Words for all students:

laugh,same,high,most,better

5 words to be determined by the spelling pattern of the week

Students have not studied these words.  I call them "Mystery Words."

Homework: No homework means no recess.  Please initial homework,

 letting me know that you've reviewed it with your child.

Monday:  20 minutes of reading for reading log, ready for the folder on Monday!

Write a sentence for each spelling word 1-10 your list.

Sentence must be at least five words and some  meaning of the word can be determined by your sentence.

Homework must be done on notebook paper with a pencil.  Students are to put their name and number in the upper right corner.  They know the procedure for this! Not splashed across the top, please.

 Make sure you know the meaning of your words 1-10.  We may have a pop vocabulary quiz at the end of the week.  :)

Tuesday:  20 minutes of reading for reading log

Worksheet, language arts will be sent as an attachment in parent email

Wednesday:  Worksheet,Math homework will be sent as an email attachment in a parent email,

20 minutes of reading for reading log

Thursday: 20 minutes of reading for reading log

Spelling City, use the link on the right to do a practice test and a game

Please continue to use XtraMath when time allows.  I have moved students to subtraction!

Khan Academy:  You may begin using Kan Academy.  I have no real directions for this, so use it as you see your child needs practice or extra support.

Calendar:

October 31- All Pro Dad Breakfast
October 31- November 11th:  Can-a-thon

Nov, 8th- Teacher Work Day, no students, please :)
November 11- RBES Thanksgiving Feast