Mrs. Usher - School Year 2010-2011

Friday, December 17, 2010

Homework

Math - Packet: due on: January 10, 2011

Science - Packet: due January 12, 2011

Social Studies - Research and type a report on: Juan Ponce de Leon. Due on: January 13, 2011

Reading - 4th Book Report is due on: January 6, 2011. Book: Bridge to Terabithia by: Paterson Katherine

Language Arts - Write a descriptive composition on: What Christmas means to me. Use your notes from your Language Arts notebook to follow the steps on writing this descriptive composition. Due January 11, 2011

Spelling - Spelling #11 from textbook and the Additional words from the spelling "Bee" Temporary to tertiary Test on January 7, 2011

Bible - Work on your Bible worksheet review #4. You will need your bible textbook. Due on January 7, 2011

Journal entry #56 - 66 due on January 7, 2011. Write one journal entry every night.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Homework

Math - handout (I am considering the possibility to re-do the math test. Please have your child focus on the concept. We are taking too long on this concept because your child is not studying enough.

Science - Assignment handout is due on Wednesday Dec 8, 2010

Reading - 3rd Book report is due on December 7, 2010. Book: Door in the Wall by De Angeli, Marquerite

Spelling - Spelling #11 from textbook and the additional words from the spelling "Bee" Obsequious to Opera

Bible - Learn 1 Thessalonians 5:14 for this week. Bible written test is Friday Dec 10, 2010. Study review sheet #3

Writing - Journal entry #52 for tonight is due on Friday Dec 10, 2010

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Homework

Math - Handout (p. RW 142 Reteach, PW p. 142 practice)

Social Studies - Handout

Reading - 3rd Book Report is due on December 7, 2010. Book: Door in the Wall by De Angeli, Marquerite.

Writing - Journal entry #41 for tonight is due on Friday November 19, 2010.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Homework

Spanish - Worksheet - pg 45 - 46

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Homework

Math - Keep working on your math packet

Language Arts - Textbook p 410 # 1 - 25 in your notebook

Homework due on: Monday November 15, 2010

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Homework

Math - Textbook p. 493 #14 - 22 in your notebook.

Language Arts - Textbook p.351 #11 - 25 in your notebook.

Writing - No journal entry this week due to end of marking period. We will resume our journal entries next week.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Homework

Math - Textbook pg 488 #1-25 in your math notebook

Social Studies - Vocabulary definition: write in your social studies notebook. (Hand-out) use your textbook for the information.

Reading - 2nd Book Report is due on November 15, 2010. Book: Child of the Silent Night by Hunter Edith Fisher or Beauty by Bill Wallace

Spelling - Study your spelling words lessons #8. Add the next 25 words from the spelling "Bee" words. Test on Friday November 12, 2010.

Bible - Bible text: Colossians 3:15-16. Memory test on Friday November 12, 2010

Writing - In your journal: write your #40 journal entry tonight. Due Friday November 12, 2010

Monday, November 1, 2010

Homework

Science - Study for Science test on Thursday Nov 4, 2010

Social Studies - Textbook: p. 91. Write the questions in your social studies notebook with the answers. #1-5

Reading - 2nd Book Report is due on November 15, 2010. Book: Child of the Silent Night by Hunter Edith Fisher or Beauty by Bill Wallace.

Spelling - Study the spelling words lesson # 7. Add the next 25 words from the spelling "Bee" words. Test on Friday Nov 5, 2010

Bible - Memory Text for this week Numbers 6:24-26. Written Bible test unit #2 on November 3, 2010

Writing - In your journal: write your #34 journal entry tonight. Due Friday November 5, 2010

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Homework

Math - Packet for practice will be graded. Parents please assist your child by supervising that he/she conscientiously practice the math. It is very important for the advancement of your child's mathematical skills.

Science - Start studying your science packet. Test week is approaching on the first week of November.

Reading - 2nd Book Report is due on: November 14, 2010. Book: Child of the Silent Night by Hunter Edith Fisher or Beauty by Bill Wallace.

Spelling - Study your spelling words lesson # 6. Add the next 25 words from the spelling "Bee" words. Test on November 1, 2010.

Writing - In your journal: write your # 33 journal entry tonight. Due Friday October 22, 2010.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Homework

Language Arts - Please type up your essay: "Should teachers take away recess from students as a means of punishment?"

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Homework

Math - Hand out

Science - Science test: Thursday Oct 21, 2010. Study from your science packet.

Reading - 2nd book report is due on November 15, 2010. Book: Child of the Silent Night by: Hunter Edith Fisher or Beauty by Bill Wallace.

Spelling - Study your spelling words lesson # 5. Add the next 25 words from the spelling "Bee" words. Test on Friday Oct 22, 2010.

Bible - James 1:2-3. Learn for Friday Oct 22, 2010

Writing - In your journal: write your #27 journal entry tonight. Due Friday Oct 22, 2010.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Homework

Math - Tomorrow Tuesday we will do a math quiz on measurement. Study pages 472, 473, 474 and 475 from your textbook. Just practice the information already learned in class. I will also add at least two problems on percent of a number. (e.g.: 50% of 10), and one on ratio.

Science - Science test: Thursday October 21, 2010. Study from your science packet.

Reading - 2nd book report is due on November 14, 2010. Book: Child of the Silent Night by Hunter Edith Fisher or Beauty by Bill Wallace.

Language Arts - A spelling hand-out was given out for homework tonight.

Spelling - Study your spelling words lesson #5. Add the next 25 words from the spelling "Bee" words. Test on Friday October 22, 2010.

Bible - James 1:2-3. Learn for Friday October 22, 2010

Writing - In your journal: write your #25 journal entries tonight. Due Friday October 22, 2010.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Homework

Spanish - Worksheet pg 33-35...due Friday October 22, 2010

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Homework

Math - packet

Science - Science test: Thursday October 21, 2010. Study from your science packet.

Reading - 2nd Book Report is due on: November 14, 2010. Book: Child of the Silent by: Hunter Edith Fisher or Beauty by: Bill Wallace

Language Arts - Hand out

Spelling - Study your spelling words lesson #4. Add the next 25 words from the spelling "Bee' words. Test on Friday October 15, 2010.

Bible - Phillipians 4:11-13. Learn for Friday October 15, 2010

Writing - In your journal: write your #23, and #24 journal entries tonight. Due Friday October 15, 2010

Monday, October 4, 2010

Homework

10-4-10
 
Social Studies:  Social Studies assignment is due on Tuesday, October 5, 2010.
 
Reading: 1st  Book Report is due on October 14, 2010.  Book : "Think Big"  by Benjamin Carson.  Book report format is in the parent packet.
 
Language Arts: Your essay is due tomorrow.  "Why Listening Is An Important Skill."
 
Bible:  Text for the week: Psalms 100:1-5
 
Writing: In your journal:  Write your #16 journal entry tonight.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Homework

9-28-10
 
Math: Finish Your Worksheet #s 12-15
 
Science: Thank you for your Science presentations.  Some students are still not responsible for bringing in their assignment.
 
Social Studies:  Social Studies assignment is due on Tuesday, October 5, 2010.
 
Reading: 1st Book report is due on October 14, 2010.  Book: Think Big, by Benjamin Carson.  Book report format is in the parent packet.
 
Language Arts: Continue with your writing:  Why listening is an important skill, in your Language Arts notebook.
 
Spelling: Study your spelling words.  Test Friday, october 1, 2010, Lesson # 2.
 
Bible: Bible Text for this week, John 15, 9-11.  Learn by memory  for Friday, October 1, 2020.  We will also have a written Bible test on Friday.  The work sheet was given out today.
 
Writing: In your journal: write you #12 journal entry.  Due Friday, october 1, 2010.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Homework

9-16-10
 
Math: Math Packet
 
Science: Worksheet page 131.  Science Test Tuesday, September 21, 2010.  Solar System.  All notes are in the notebook.
 
Social Studies:  Hand-out worksheet.  Social Studies Test Wednesday, September 22, 2010.  Lesson #1, #2. Chapter 1.
 
Reading:  1st Book report is due on October 14, 2010.  Book: Think Big by Benjamin Carson.  Book report format is in the parent packet.
 
Language Arts:  Handout worksheet.
 
Spelling: Study your spelling words.  test Friday, September 24, 2010.
 
Bible: Learn 1 John 4:8.  You will be tested on Friday September 17, 2010.  The text is in the textbook.
 
Writing:  In your journal write your 4th journal entry.  Journal entry is located in the parent packet.  Write two paragraphs.  Due Friday, September 17, 2010.
 
You are great and you know it.  Have a great weekend.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Homework

9-13-10
 
Reading: 1st Book Report is due on October 14, 2010.  Book -"Think Big by Benjamin Carson.  Book Report format is in the parent packet.
 
Spelling: In your spelling notebook: write 20 sentences using the 20 spelling words you learned today.
 
Writing: In your journal:write your first journal entry.  Journal entry is located in the parent packet.  Write two paragraphs.
 
You are great and you know it, have a good night.
 
Mrs. Usher

Monday, May 3, 2010

Homwork

5-3-10
 
Music:  Worksheet given out in class.
 (J) Copy the first two bars from exercise 47.  Remember to put in the clef and time signature.  (Exercise was done in class).  Assignment is due on Monday, May 12, 2010.
 
 

Wednesday, April 7, 2010


 April 7, 2010

                                         HOMEWORK

 

Bible

Bible Gem for the week of April 5-9, 2010

Philippians 4:5 , Proverbs 15:1, and Ephesians 4:2

Science

 

All grade 5 students who did not bring in their science project board, your last day for submitting will be tomorrow Thursday 8, 2010.

Math

 

Textbook p.455 # 1 - 9

 Reading

Keep reading for your upcoming book report due on April 20, 2010

Book: Brighty of the Grand Canyon by: Marguerite Henry. Read! Read! Read!

Social Studies

 

 

Language Arts

 

 

Textbook p. 247 # 1-25 please write all your sentences in your notebook. Be neat and clean.

Parents please take note:

 

  • Local Science Fair will be on April 8 -9, 2010. Every student in grade 5 must participate I will give a grade for the science project.

 

 

 

All grade 5 students who did not bring in their science project board; your last day for submitting will be tomorrow Thursday 8, 2010

 

Thank you,

 

Mrs. Usher

 

Parents' X __________________________

 

 

 

Tuesday, March 9, 2010


  March 9, 2010

                                         HOMEWORK

 

Bible

Bible Gem for this week Psalms 89: 1, 2

Science

 

Math

 

Textbook: Study p.439 # 7 - 15

 Reading

Keep reading for your upcoming book report due on March 11, 2010

Book: I Have a Dream: The story of Martin Luther King by: Margaret Davidson

Social Studies

Hand -out

Language Arts

 

 

Workbook p.36

Parents please take note:

  • The language Arts and Social Studies project was due yesterday. I will not be collecting anymore project.
  • Local Science Fair will be on March 26, 2010. Every student in grade 5 must participate I will give a grade for science project.
  • A report card was send home yesterday with student whose account is up to date.
  • Honors convocation will be on Thursday March 11, 2010. From 9:30 to 10:30 please see attach evaluation information to be inform of your child's status.
  • Please see folder that was send home yesterday with your child's 3rd marking period papers, please be inform of your child's mid term performance.

 

Have a good night

 

Thank you,

 

Mrs. Usher

 

Parents' X __________________________

 

 

                                                     

Tuesday, February 9, 2010


  February 9, 2010

                                         HOMEWORK

 

Bible

Text for the week Psalm 34:12-14

Science

 

Math

 

Textbook p.424 #23 -36

 Reading

Keep reading for your upcoming book report due on February 11, 2010. The book is  Helen Keller A Light for the Blind by: V. Kathleen Kudlinski

Social Studies

Hand-out

Test on chapter#6 lesson#1 -3

Language Arts

 

 

 

Journal Entry#2 for the month of February in your journal notebook.

 

Parents take note of the following:

Parents, very important information for you! Please have your child consistently study the spelling Bee words.

 

Thank you,

 

Mrs. Usher

 

 

Parents' X __________________________

 

 

 

Please see: Reading grades, and  Science test

                                                     

Wednesday, January 27, 2010


 January 27, 2010

                                         HOMEWORK

 

Bible

Text for the week Matthew 5:43-45

Science

Answer questions given out today. Use your science hand-out to answer the questions. Write the questions in you science notebook.

Math

 

Hand-out

Reading

Keep reading for your upcoming book report due on February 11, 2010. The book is  Helen Keller A Light for the Blind by: V. Kathleen Kudlinski

Social Studies

Workbook p.50-51

Language Arts

 

 

Journal entry #3

Parents take note of the following:

 

For those parents who receive a communiqué please adhere to the information, and help your child to fulfill the requirement.

 

Thank you,

 

Mrs. Usher

 

Parents' X __________________________

 

 

 

 

                                                     

Tuesday, January 26, 2010


HOMEWORK

 

Bible

Text for the week Matthew 5:43-45

Science

Worksheet P.63 -65 use your hand-out to answer the questions on the worksheet.

Math

 

New York State Coach p. 211-212

Reading

Keep reading for your upcoming book report due on February 11, 2010. The book is  Helen Keller A Light for the Blind by: V. Kathleen Kudlinski

Social Studies

Textbook p.207#1-5

Language Arts

 

 

Journal entry #2

Parents take note of the following:

 

I will be sending out a communiqué tomorrow in reference to students who are in need of special attention. If your child falls in that category you will received a personalize communiqué

 

Mrs. Usher

 

Wednesday, January 13, 2010


 

                                         HOMEWORK

 

Bible

Text for the week Matthew 7:12

Your Bible Gem test is on Friday January 15, 2010

Science

Read over the information given out today.

Math

 

Hand-out on Bar graph

Reading

Keep reading for your upcoming book report due on February 11, 2010. The book is  Helen Keller A Light for the Blind by: V. Kathleen Kudlinski

Social Studies

 

Workbook p. 41,42

Language Arts

 

 

Use the Proofreading Marks hand-out given out today to edit the four paragraphs for homework.

Parents take note of the following:

 

Several graded papers were given out today including the Science test we did yesterday; please redirect your attention to take note of your child's performance. The papers are: Math, Language Arts, reading, and the Science test.

 

Thank you,

 

Mrs. Usher

 

Parents' X __________________________

 

 

 

 

                                                     

Tuesday, January 12, 2010


January 12, 2010

                                         HOMEWORK

 

Bible

Text for the week Matthew 7:12

Your Bible Gem test is on Friday January 15, 2010

Science

Science test was done today.

Math

 

Hand-out on graph

Reading

Keep reading for your upcoming book report due on February 11, 2010. The book is  Helen Keller A Light for the Blind by: V. Kathleen Kudlinski

Social Studies

 

Textbook p.182# 1-5

Language Arts

 

 

Journal Entry #1 in your journal notebook

Workbook p.26 make sure you finish the class work from today.

Parents take note of the following:

Parents, this coming week is end of the 2nd marking period testing week. Please ensure that your child is studying. We are working hard at school, reviewing and making sure that the students stay focus. Some are cooperating while others are playing around and constantly talking. Investigate from your child his/ her status.

 

 

Thank you,

 

Mrs. Usher

 

Parents' X __________________________

 

 

 

 

                                                     

Monday, January 11, 2010

Homework

1-11-10
 
Bible:  Text for the week, Matthew 7:12.  Your Bible Gen test is on Friday, January 15, 2010.
Science: Science Test tomorrow, Tuesday, January 12, 2010.  We reviewed today in class.  Encourage your child to study hard.
Math: Handout on Basic Skills.  Most of the students are having problems with the multiplication skills.  Therefore, I encourage you to learn the times tables.
Reading: Keep reading for your upcoming book report due on February 11, 2010.  The book is, I Have A Dream:  The story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Margaret Davidson.
Social Studies: Textbook p. 173, #s 1-5
Language Arts: Journal Entry #5 in your journal notebook.
 
Please encourage your child to keep studying for the upcoming Spelling Bee.  We are focusing on page # 2  for this week.  Some of the words will be incorporated on the spelling lesson # 15 test on Friday January 15, 2010.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Homework

1-4-10
Bible: Text for the week - Colossians 3:12
Science: Please start to study your science information.  We will be having a test on Tuesday of the following day.
Math: Your Math packet is due tomorrow from the break.  The homework for tomorrow is a hand-out.
Reading: Keep reading for your upcoming book report due on January 11, 2010.  The book is Caddie Woodlawn by: Caroly Ryrie Brink
Social Studies: Please study your vocabulary words given out today.
Language Arts: Reading hand-out.  Read and answer the questions.  Underline all the nounts that are in the reading.
Parents take note of the following: Permit me to qish you a happy New Year!  May the Lord grant you His rich blessings and the deepest desires of your heart.  A Spelling Bee package was issued today with a list of words for your child to study on a consistent basis.  I will be incorporating these words in our regular spelling.  Therefore, I would encourage you to help your child to study.  Our local Spelling Bee contest will take place at the end of the month of February, and our Conference Spelling Bee will be in the month of March.  Please encourage your child to strive to be one of the representatives for the Linden SDA School.
1-5-10
Bible: Text for the week -Colossians 3:12
Science: Please start to study your Science information.  We will be having a test on Tuesday of the following week.
Math: Textbook p. 138 #s 17-20 and p. 139 #s 1-6 on a loose sheet.
Reading: Keep reading for your upcoming book report due on January 11, 2010.  The book is Caddie Woodlawn by: Carol Ryrie Brink.
Social Studies: Please study your vocabulary words given out yesterday.
Language Arts: Textbook p. 101 #s 11-20.  Write the sentences on loose leaf.  Do the writing activity on p. 101.
1-6-10
Bible: Text for the week Colossians 3:12
Science: Please start to study your Science information.  We will be having a test on Tuesday of the following week.
Math: Textbook p. 289 Mixed Review #38-41 on loose leaf.
Reading: Keep reading for your upcoming report due on January 11, 2010.  The book is Caddie Woodlawn by: Carol Ryrie Brink.
Social Studies: Textbook p. 162 #s 1-5
Language Arts: Textbook p. 161 #s 1-25.  Write the sentences on loose leaf. Workbook p. 24
1-7-10
Bible: Text for the week Colossians 3:12 - Bible gem test tomorrow Friday January 8, 2010.
Science: Your child wrote down today the information that will be on the Science test this coming Tuesday, January 12, 2010.
Math: Hand out - Today we did a basic skills reviewing with the students to refresh their knowledge on division.  multiplication, addition and subtraction.  A handout was provided for homework on these skills.
Reading: Keep reading for your upcoming book report due on January 11, 2010.  The book is Caddie Woodlawn by: Carol Ryrie Brink.
Social Studies: Textbook p. 167 #s 1-5
Language Arts: Spelling test on Lesson #14.  Study the additional Spelling Bee words given out this week.  Textbook p. 103 #11-20.  Write the sentences on loose leaf.  Workbook p. 25.
Parents, take note of the following:  Our school year is running past very fast.  As collaborative workers as we are; we need to encourage together your child and my student to stay focus, and work harder.  Please see to it that your child is reading on a daily basis, reviewing times table, and writing about his or her day's experience.  If your child develops this practice, hos or her cognitive ability will improve tremendously.
 
 

Homework

1-4-10
Bible: Text for the week - Colossians 3:12
Science: Please start to study your science information.  We will be having a test on Tuesday of the following day.
Math: Your Math packet is due tomorrow from the break.  The homework for tomorrow is a hand-out.
Reading: Keep reading for your upcoming book report due on January 11, 2010.  The book is Caddie Woodlawn by: Caroly Ryrie Brink
Social Studies: Please study your vocabulary words given out today.
Language Arts: Reading hand-out.  Read and answer the questions.  Underline all the nounts that are in the reading.
Parents take note of the following: Permit me to qish you a happy New Year!  May the Lord grant you His rich blessings and the deepest desires of your heart.  A Spelling Bee package was issued today with a list of words for your child to study on a consistent basis.  I will be incorporating these words in our regular spelling.  Therefore, I would encourage you to help your child to study.  Our local Spelling Bee contest will take place at the end of the month of February, and our Conference Spelling Bee will be in the month of March.  Please encourage your child to strive to be one of the representatives for the Linden SDA School.
1-5-10
Bible: Text for the week -Colossians 3:12
Science: Please start to study your Science information.  We will be having a test on Tuesday of the following week.
Math: Textbook p. 138 #s 17-20 and p. 139 #s 1-6 on a loose sheet.
Reading: Keep reading for your upcoming book report due on January 11, 2010.  The book is Caddie Woodlawn by: Carol Ryrie Brink.
Social Studies: Please study your vocabulary words given out yesterday.
Language Arts: Textbook p. 101 #s 11-20.  Write the sentences on loose leaf.  Do the writing activity on p. 101.
1-6-10
Bible: Text for the week Colossians 3:12
Science: Please start to study your Science information.  We will be having a test on Tuesday of the following week.
Math: Textbook p. 289 Mixed Review #38-41 on loose leaf.
Reading: Keep reading for your upcoming report due on January 11, 2010.  The book is Caddie Woodlawn by: Carol Ryrie Brink.
Social Studies: Textbook p. 162 #s 1-5
Language Arts: Textbook p. 161 #s 1-25.  Write the sentences on loose leaf. Workbook p. 24
1-7-10
Bible: Text for the week Colossians 3:12 - Bible gem test tomorrow Friday January 8, 2010.
Science: Your child wrote down today the information that will be on the Science test this coming Tuesday, January 12, 2010.
Math: Hand out - Today we did a basic skills reviewing with the students to refresh their knowledge on division.  multiplication, addition and subtraction.  A handout was provided for homework on these skills.
Reading: Keep reading for your upcoming book report due on January 11, 2010.  The book is Caddie Woodlawn by: Carol Ryrie Brink.
Social Studies: Textbook p. 167 #s 1-5
Language Arts: Spelling test on Lesson #14.  Study the additional Spelling Bee words given out this week.  Textbook p. 103 #11-20.  Write the sentences on loose leaf.  Workbook p. 25.
Parents, take note of the following:  Our school year is running past very fast.  As collaborative workers as we are; we need to encourage together your child and my student to stay focus, and work harder.  Please see to it that your child is reading on a daily basis, reviewing times table, and writing about his or her day's experience.  If your child develops this practice, hos or her cognitive ability will improve tremendously.