Last Revised  02/01/2012

FEBRUARY

 

I.H.M. 5th GRADE QUICK REFERENCE

 

CONTACTS:

SCIENCE-Mrs. Ray  jenir@ihomschool.org

MATH-Miss Poeppelman hollyp@ihomschool.org

LANG. ARTS-Mrs. Lofland debl@ihomschool.org

S. STUDIES-Mr. Roberts callanr@ihomschool.org

RELIGION-Mrs. Schuh barbs@ihomschool.org

 

ABSENCE/TARDY LINE- 388-5650

Student’s work will be sent home with the person indicated on the locker/make-up work sheet.

 

NIGHTLY – Check planners for homework.

TUESDAY EVE.– Red Folders and ADOPT Cards need to be signed/returned by Wed.

WEDNESDAY EVE.– Wed. Envelopes need to be signed/returned by Thurs

ANYTIME-

·         Progress Book for updated grade information

·         Website- 5 and 6 grade button for calendar, which includes long term assignments and tests

·         Click announcement under teacher’s names to see their websites and find out what is going on in the classroom

TO BRING IN-

·         TUESDAY- Library Books

·         WEDNESDAY- Instruments (will be brought home Thursday afternoon)

 

 

 

 

Welcome to our classroom page!    It will be updated every month, and sometimes in-between if there are important updates.   I am looking forward to working with you so that each student can have a successful year.

If your student is in 5R homeroom, please ask them about their "Learning Log".  Each day the students write down four things that they learned in school that day.  Each child needs to do at least three a week that are signed off by me.  When they have 10 they will receive a treat; if they do not have three, they will miss part of recess the following Monday. We will start using these toward the end of the month.

PARENTS!!  - Remember that ADOPT Cards and Red Folders come home on Tuesday and need to be signed and all papers returned by Wednesday.  If either are not returned by Friday a letter will be given on the ADOPT card.

 

 

 

 

 

5th Grade Science

    Students are finishing up their study of how heat is transferred from object to another.  We will begin exploring how light and sound energy are both alike and different.  Remember to check out the science spot for additional review activities and websites.   

 

 

6th Grade Science  

      We have look at the geologic history of the Earth and the Geologic Time Line.  We will be using this information to help us date the relative age of rocks in a geologic cross-section.  After this unit, we will be taking our 2nd trimester exam. Remember to check out the science spot for additional review activities and websites.   

 

Click here to check out Mrs. Ray's Science Spot

 

 

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

**Due to unforeseen events, dates for Tests and Quizzes may change, but they will always be pushed to a later date.**

 

 

February 1 - 2:15 Bingo

February 2 - Spiritwear Tops

February 2 - Socks and Soup Due

February 3- Tacky Day

February 3 - COSI -  8:20 a.m. and 1:10 p.m.

February 3 - Teacher v. 8th Grade Volleyball - 1:40 p.m.

February 8 - DARE

February 10 - IHMazing Race 6:30 p.m.

February 14 - St. Valentine's Day

February 14 - Accessory Day/ Over uniform

February 20 - NO SCHOOL - President's Day

February 22 - Mass 8:15 - Ash Wednesday

February 29 - 2nd Trimester Ends

February 29 - Out of Uniform ABC

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Ray’s Extra Credit Policy

 

    There will be some instances throughout the year that extra credit is offered to all students; however, it is not my policy to offer extra credit on an individual basis.  It is my belief that offering a student “extra” work, for the benefit of pulling up a grade, is counter-productive.  This time could be better spent making sure that the student understands, completely and wholly, the work that is being assigned to help them understand the concept we are currently studying. 

    My role is that of a facilitator of learning.  I do not “give” grades; students earn them, and I evaluate for understanding.  As an educator, I believe test grades are only one means of assessment, and are not as vital as a students’ overall development socially, behaviorally and academically. 

 

 

 Click Here to access the Amphibian Web Quest

Click here to go to the Online Earth Science Text

 

Website to use for your POWER POINT
Amphibian species of Canada
Amphibians of Rhode Island
NPWRC :: Checklist of Amphibian Species and Identification Guide

 

Mrs. Ray has been a member of IHM parish for 33 years, and has been teaching for 17 years.  Fifteen of those years have been spent at IHM teaching the fifth grade.  In addition, Mrs. Ray has worked professionally as an educator of teachers at IDC training center, and as a presenter of workshops at the state, local and national levels.  Mrs. Ray has taught children of all age levels, but really enjoys her fifth and sixth graders.  She believes that all children can learn, and that they all have strengths and weaknesses that help them to do so.  She enjoys the challenge of reaching each of her students and facilitating their learning processes.

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