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We had a great day today! I missed the kids. I am happy to be here. We have several assignments for this week:

Vocabulary- Unit 5 for blue and orange
- Unit 2 for red

Cursive packets due on Wednesday

Independent Reading Project and Questions- this assignment is due on 1/30/09. Students are not allowed to repeat a project.

A science reading and summary due on Thursday for grade 5 and Friday for grade 6.

Two math worksheets will be given as homework on Tuesday.

We are working on a few GRAMMAR assignments this week. This work is due on Friday.

We are writing VERMONT LYRICS during class. These will be submitted to the Burlington Free Press. I hope we get puplished!

The students have SS work due for Wednesday.

All of the BIOME BOXES MUST GO HOME BY TUESDAY!!! Please make arrangements.

Homework Club Dates: Pick up is promptly at 5:00, thanks.

January 8th (Thursday)
January 13th (Tuesday)
February 12th (Thursday)
February 26th (Thursday)]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry090105-143013 Mrs. DaBica Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:30:13 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081223-170806 http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081223-170806 Mrs. DaBica Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:08:06 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081219-175435
Biome boxes will go home on January 5th.

We start studying the human body in January. ]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081219-175435 Mrs. DaBica Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:54:35 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081217-172013
I will see you at the concert tonight.

They have one math sheet to complete tonight- review of our math topics.

I am still waiting for a few final drafts. The biome paper is the last piece before moving on.

We worked on vocabulary today and yesterday.

Friday celebration is right around the corner! A holiday tradition food or drink can be brought to class to share.

Happy Holidays. Thanks for a great start to our academic year.]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081217-172013 Mrs. DaBica Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:20:13 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081215-151128
Can you believe that vacation is right around the corner????

We have a busy and unusual week. Vocabulary and math assignments that will be handed out on Tuesday. They will be handing in their final draft papers- NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY! The consequence is to miss part of Friday's celebration to complete the missing work ;(


Holiday concert is Wednesday night.

Our holiday party is on the 19th. I am hoping for kids to bring in movie choices tomorrow. The SECRET SNOWFLAKE present should not be more than 5 dollars. I am hoping that the fifth graders will bring in their TRADITION FOOD and a short story behind it. It is always so nice to learn about other people's traditions.

Thanks for all you do! Happy Holidays.]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081215-151128 Mrs. DaBica Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:11:28 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081210-145325
All work is due tomorrow for fifth grade. Please check assignment pads. I few kids that have all the assignments in!!!]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081210-145325 Mrs. DaBica Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:53:25 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081209-153937
The kids are working on several assignments in school and at home this week:

Speling- all week

Headlines and News Program

Cursive packet

Math- worksheets

Biome Paper- Final draft due for both 6th and 5th grade 12/15!!!!! Late papers will result in a lower grade.

INDEPENDENT READING PROJECT AND QUESTIONS DUE ON THURSDAY!]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081209-153937 Mrs. DaBica Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:39:37 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081204-183717
It was hectic at the end of the day and I might not have signed every assignment pad. Please check the assignment pads.

Thanks!]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081204-183717 Mrs. DaBica Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:37:17 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081203-200722
Two math sheets are due for Friday.

News Program and headlines are due for Friday.

Independent reading project and questions are due NEXT THURSDAY!

Wednesday's homework assignment is their choice. They will select their assignment from a menu of options.

Six Flags Reading Program has started. Each child has a chance to receive a ticket to the Great Escape in NY. Yes, there is a catch; read for a total of six hours. I sent home information today.

Reading groups started on Tuesday. Your child will be reading with this teacher until January 22, 2009. There is no homework ( unless the student is absent).

We will do spelling next week. The following week I will assess the students in spelling. I am hopeful they are making gains. It is important that the students do their nightly spelling assignments. The homework component of the Words Their Way is necessary for advancement.

Thanks for all you do!

Have a-

Mrs. DaBica
]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081203-200722 Mrs. DaBica Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:07:22 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081202-174324
I read some amazing rough drafts today. The kids have been working hard during class. I am excited to see the BIOMES-IN-A-BOX!

Each fifth grader had spelling homework. There are two math worksheets due for Friday morning.

The independent reading project is due next Thursday.

I can host one homework club this month. I have several obligations this month. I will host homework club on December 4th! Pick up is at 5:00.

Christmas tree? If you have an extra tree, we will use it. Thank you in advance!

Secret Snowflake information went home yesterday. Questions? Give me a call or send in a note.

Thanks for all you do.

Have a-

Mrs. DaBica]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081202-174324 Mrs. DaBica Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:43:24 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081201-140802
I hope you all had a wonderful time during the Thanksgiving break. We are back and seem a bit more mature.

We are going to be busy over the next several weeks. We are looking for a Christmas Tree donation. The tree can be artifical tree on loan or a real VT tree. I would like this for this Friday. If you can help, send in a note or send me a note.

We will be having our Holiday Celebration on the 19th of December. I would like the fifth graders to bring in an item of food or drink. The food or drink needs to be part of their holiday tradition. Each student will spend a few minutes sharing their tradition with the class. After we all share... we then enjoy the goodies. We will have this after lunch on the 19th. Each family is welcome to attend and enjoy on this special day.

Secret Snowflake is done in fifth grade. The girls will buy for girls and the boys will buy for boys. We will select names and you will have that information to go shopping. PLease spend no more than five dollars.

WORK:

Spelling this week and every night.
Two math worksheets due on Friday
News Program Article and Headlines
Biome Project due Wednesday for grade 6
due Thursday for grade 5

We are still working on our letters in science. The kids are trying to persuade me to join them on an expedition to their biome. They have been given several weeks to work on them.. ROugh drafts are due this week.

Have a super week.

OH! YEAH!! Homework club is on Thursday. PICK UP is 5:00!!! I have a meeting in Vergennes and must be there on time. Thank you for understanding. ]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081201-140802 Mrs. DaBica Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:08:02 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081124-182747
The kids have some MAD LIB work, division and should continue working on their biome box. Have a great night.]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081124-182747 Mrs. DaBica Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:27:47 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081121-224028
I sent the BIOME project paper home yesterday. They should be putting together their biome box this weekend. They could complete their biome at school during Home/school work club. Pick up is at 5:00. We have a very short week next week. I will ask that they read and practice multiplication facts.

Thanks for all you do!


]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081121-224028 Mrs. DaBica Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:40:28 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081119-193801
We are spending two hours tomorrow on our essays. I will support them in the classroom. They will create the biome boxes at home. I sent papers today that explain the project.

They have SS work due for Friday. They should be working on their independent reading project and questions. This assignment is due on the 11th of December.

Multiplication Facts...practice every night! We need to have the facts be fluent. This is an area that is really stumbling kids. Quiz each night for 5-10 minutes.

The Thanksgiving Feast is tomorrow. 5th grade is in math until 11:30. I was hoping that you could pick them up at 11:30. Thank you for understanding!

Thanks for all you do!]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081119-193801 Mrs. DaBica Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:38:01 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081118-193827
They are working on a poem and work for Mrs. Maynard. The SS work is the Fertile Cresent. Homework club will be held on MONDAY the 24th! Pick up is at 5:00. I encourage kids to stay that owe work.

Due to technology difficulties the BIOME project has been moved forward. NEW DUE DATES:

Grade 6 December 3, 2008
Grade 5 December 4, 2008

Thank you for your flexibility!

Thanksgiving feast this Thursday. 5th grade will not head down to the feast until 11:30.

Thanks to Sam, Tim and Henry for chaperoning today. Couldn't have done it without you.]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081118-193827 Mrs. DaBica Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:38:27 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081116-104419
I am headed to a LITERACY NETWORK MEETING sponsored by the Department of Education.

I have left them with assignments for today that MAY need to be completed at home. The sub will check off assignment pads. Please check off also, thanks.

Science: Biomes 101 and Windows on the Sill due on Tuesday

Math: Multiplication review

SS: Fertile Cresent Map due Wednesday

FIELD TRIP IS TOMORROW!!!]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081116-104419 Mrs. DaBica Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:44:19 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081113-151541
We had a very productive day today. The kids are really enjoying MAD LIBS and I encourage the kids to do these at home. There are online interactive sites. It is a great family activity and works on GUMS!

I have been busy attending workshops and conferences. I have one more on Monday. I will not be doing spelling next week due to my Monday absence.However, I will do two solid weeks of spelling starting December 1st.

We are working on our BIOME PROJECT. Fifth graders have started filling in the graphic organizers. 6th graders have not started this part of their project. Fifth grade's BIOMES are DUE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMEBR 25th. The sixth grader's projects are due on DECEMBER 3, 2008!


WE GO TO THE FLYNN ON TUESDAY THE 18th!

The marking period closes on the 21st of Novemeber. I will have report cards on the 5th of December.

Have a super weekend!]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081113-151541 Mrs. DaBica Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:15:41 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081111-172740
They are working on several items this week. Please check the assignment pads. I am seeing such great work in MATH- these kids are so smart!!!

Parent-Teacher Conferences...gotta go!]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081111-172740 Mrs. DaBica Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:27:40 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081110-161220
As many of you many know, I was absent on Friday because my brother finally tied the knot. YEAH! Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod Thompson. The kids did a fantastic job with the sub and field trip. Thank you.

This week is conference week! I know a few people have had to reschedule and that is fine. Please call and let me know.

The kids have 6 math problems tonight.
They should be working on cursive also.


Thanks for all you do.
]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081110-161220 Mrs. DaBica Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:12:20 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081107-112121
Have an excellent weekend. ]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081107-112121 Mrs. DaBica Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:21:21 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081105-130251
The kids should be doing spelling each night. Vocabulary books are due on Thursday. They have a math sheet tonight and a grammar packet due for Friday.

We are headed to the OPERA HOUSE for a performance on Friday. Several adults will be going from our school. I am sad to be missing it. I took a personal day because my BROTHER IS GETTING MARRIED!!! Yippe!!

The kids are to be reading a new book for the independent reading project. The questions and project are due on December 12th.

Thanks for all you do. ]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081105-130251 Mrs. DaBica Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:02:51 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081103-201134
The kids worked hard last week. We are still trying to meet deadlines and we are making progress.
Having said that, we started off our day going over missing work. Lots of kids seemed surprised that they had missing work. Most kids worked throughout the day, including recess, to complete the work.

We are off! We are working on spelling the days and months correctly in fifth grade. About 5/8 of the class have been spelling them incorrectly. This is must for grade 5. We are also doing UNIT 3 in vocabulary. These words should be more challenging than the days and months. Vocabulary is to be handed in on THURSDAY!

We are wrapping up our unit test in math- one more day and then we move on! Some really great math thinking going on.

We are moving into a project and reasearch on biomes. The kids have a reading and questions due for Wed.

HOMEWORK CLUB IS THURSDAY 3:00-5:00!!!!!!!

Thanks for all you do!]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081103-201134 Mrs. DaBica Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:11:34 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081028-185704
Please check assignment pads. The kids can stay for homework club on Wednesday. Pick up is 5:00!]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081028-185704 Mrs. DaBica Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:57:04 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081025-200240
Homework club will be held on Wednesday from 3:00-5:00. Please send in a note EACH TIME your child stays for homework club. Here are a few dates;

OCTOBER 29th

NOV. 6th

NOV. 13th

NOV. 21st

Keep in mind that the days will change week to week. Be aware of the dates. Homework Club is a chance for students to complete work at school. This is not a punishment. However, children may be asked to stay due to late or missing work.]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081025-200240 Mrs. DaBica Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:02:40 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081022-204306
The kids will be traveling to other rooms for literacy. We will have news program and spelling next week. We are hoping to start reviewing for an upcoming math assessment next week.

Kids should be practicing their multiplication facts, putting final touches on the brochure for SS. I am looking forward to reading and viewing the projects fir the independent reading project. Again, due on the 30th.

Have a nice weekend! ]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081022-204306 Mrs. DaBica Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:43:06 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081021-151356
A few kids have work to complete tonight. PLease check assignment pads.

The kids have their brochure due for SS next Thursday.They were given one hour and 30 minutes to work on this today. It now must be completed at home. The fifth grade independent reading project and questions are also due on the 30th. Lots of kids have said that they have not had time to read at home. I hope that that isn't the case. They are encourged to read over the long weekend. They will be making a presentation to the class and sharing their projects.

Multiplication over the long weekend. The kids will need to practice their facts over the long weekend. They will continue to do this at home until the facts are mastered.

Thanks for all you do!]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081021-151356 Mrs. DaBica Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:13:56 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081020-205118
The brochure for Mrs. Maynard is also due on the 30th of October. The students worked on these in class and are to finish them at home.

The first couple of independent projects may be a little bumpy. The students are developing the skills they need to be successful. We need to guide them and make them more responsible. They will be staying in at recess, taking work home or staying after school to complete assignments that are late or missing.

I am trying to schedule the homework club. I should have a few dates by Wed. ]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081020-205118 Mrs. DaBica Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:51:18 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081020-115647
We have a short week. We are working on vocabulary words and science. I have a bit of bad news. Many fifth graders have not retained their multiplication facts. Mrs. Trudo and I have decided that the mulipication facts must be practiced at home. There is a notice about the students that need this practice and cards to help. The students that have mastered the facts will be doing challenge work with Mrs. Trudo. As our hope is to introduce challenge work to all, we are all not there yet. We need basic computation to move forward. Please help you child be successful and practice facts with them.

Harvest Celebration is on Wednesday. ]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081020-115647 Mrs. DaBica Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:56:47 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081016-163811 http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081016-163811 Mrs. DaBica Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:38:11 GMT http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081014-161302
We have spelling homework tonight.

THey have two math sheets for math. These sheets are due on Friday. We have created our second piece of poetry today. They are amazing poets.

We have ELF on WEDNESDAY!!! YEAH!!!

Thanks for all you do.]]> http://www.dabica.org/blog/sphpblog049/index.php?entry=entry081014-161302 Mrs. DaBica Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:13:02 GMT