December 5

Important Dates 
School Dance December 8th 
Field Trip to Biosphere December 15th
Projects Due December 12th 


Updates 
This Week in..
Math Geometry and problem solving 
Reading - Different Genres and Fables 
Writing - Persuasive Writing 
Social Studies- Ancient India 
Science - Biomes of the world (projects due Monday)

Reminder- 
Next week the Biome projects are due for everybody. 

Spelling Words 
bachelor 
committee 
electrician 
familiarity 
ingenious 
legendary 
periscope
theology
university 
worrisome 

December 5-9

Reminders
Field Trip
Please do not forget to sign the field trip registration forms that were brought home last week for out field trip to the Bio-Dome. These need to be returned ASAP along with the $10 fee for going. We are also in need of a few parent volunteers to help us.
Grades
This is the last week to turn in any missing work for students for this quarter. Students need to check with me to see if they have any missing assignments. Grades will go out next week on Dec 16 which is also a half day.

November- 14-18

Reminders -
November 14 Mid-Quarter Grades go home
November 16 Magic Show for those who sold 5 items or more.
November 22- Thanksgiving Feast
November 22-25 Thanksgiving Feast

Turkey Feast  Tuesday November 22
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS IN ALL OF SIXTH GRADE TO BRING IN TURKEYS FOR OUR ANNUAL FEAST. IF POSSIBLE WE WOULD NEED THREE VOLUNTEERS FROM CLASS TO COOK THE TURKEYS AND BRING THEM IN ON TUESDAY. THANK YOU.

Updates -
This week we are learning
Math- more fractions, square roots, cube roots, conversion
Reading - Starting   folklore, myths, legends , fables
Writing- Starting persuasive writing project
Science- Biomes!
Social Studies - Ancient Greece!

Spelling Words
audible
binoculars
eventful
haughty
marvelous
original
periscope
similarly
salvage
versatile

November 7-11

Reminders -
Tuesday is a fundraiser for pick up or ordering out at Papa Johns
Mid quarter grades go out next Monday
Thursday is SPIN night with an informational session for parents and movies for students.
Friday November 11 Veterans Day no School

Turkey Feast  Tuesday November 22
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS IN ALL OF SIXTH GRADE TO BRING IN TURKEYS FOR OUR ANNUAL FEAST. IF POSSIBLE WE WOULD NEED THREE VOLUNTEERS FROM CLASS TO COOK THE TURKEYS AND BRING THEM IN ON TUESDAY. THANK YOU.

Updates -
This week we are learning
Math- more fractions and common denominators, ordering numbers
Reading - Finishing Bud not Buddy,  folklore, myths, legends
Writing- Finishing functional writing and board game projects
Science- Lights and Sound
Social Studies - Ancient Greece!

Spelling
armor '
jerkin
hypnosis
nefarious
nonsense
occurence
salvage
suddenly
wearisome
xenophobia

Harvest Fest October 27

Conferences-
Thank you everyone for coming in for the parent teacher conferences last week. It was nice meeting all of the parents in my classroom. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have about anything in class any time at bboice@lpatucson.org .  

Harvest Fest - October 28th
The annual Harvest Fest is this Friday from 6-8. My class has gotten the Bean Bag toss for its booth, and we will need a few parent volunteers to help out if anyone is willing.


Updates
This week in class we are ...
Math- organizing rational numbers, dividing decimals
Reading- Bud not Buddy
Science - Matter and Motion
Social Studies- Ancient Egypt
Writing- Functional Text

October 17 -21

Conferences - Make sure to come in for your scheduled conference time! Everyone got a finalized copy of the conference schedule on Weds so please make sure to check it and come in on your schedule time.

Reminders - Planners should be checked reguarly to see what assignments students have as homework. Every night students have math, reading, and spelling no matter what.

Upcoming events ; October 20 Picture retakes; October 21 Boston Market Fundraiser; October 28th Harvest Fest 6-8 pm

Acuity __
Students will be expected to go online if possible at home or at school to complete some assignments through the Acuity program. Acuity is an online system which can be used as an educational tool as well as an AIMS test prep program. Students are expected to check weekly under the TEST and STUDY tools to see if they have any assignments to complete. The website is https://acuitywest.ctb.com/index.jsp.

Spelling Words
allegiance
boulevard
emergency
epilogue
geyser
logical
obsolete
valor
vitamin
yammer

October 3-8

Conferences - Please sign up for a conference time as soon as possible on the form that I sent home. Conferences will start October 17.

Weekly Updates
In math we are working on fractions
In reading we are starting Bud Not Buddy
In writing we are working on our cultural appers
In science we are working on matter
In Social Studies we are learning about early civilizations

Spelling Words -
abruptly
alliance
bitterness
excellence
implement
jubilee
objected
persuaded
recruit
talented

September 26-30

Weekly Reminder
This week Student Book Reports and Book Projects for the book Hatchet are due. Each of these are going to be due on Friday, students should have been working on these for the last two weeks.
Any questions on what is due when please feel free to email me at bboice@lpatucson.org

Upcoming Events
October 1 Father Son Golf Event
October 5 Duds for Dollars
October 6 40th day of school, please be here!
October 12 Last day of the 1st quarter


Weekly Spelling Words
acrobatic
befriend
deceiver
definite
fierceness
grievous
melancholy
portfolio
receipt
truly

September 19

Weekly Spelling Words
1. Achievement
2. Dictionary
3. heroics
4. interrupted
5. medicinal
6. mystify
7. peculiar
8. strengthen
9. vitamin
10. wince
Remember students need to do four of the five options for spelling each week and turn the completed packet in on Friday.

Reminders: This week we are starting our Book Reports for Hatchet, every student received a form on the exact details of the report they are due next Friday September 30. With the Book Reports students will as well have to pick on of the projects to complete at home as well.

What we are Doing :
Math Fractions
Reading: Book Reports and Projects for Hatchet
Writing: Friendly Letters
Social Studies : Early Humans
Science: Matter

Important Dates:
Skate Night September 20
October 1 Father son golf tournament at Golf n Stuff from 8-10 am
October 5 Duds for dollars
October 10 Cookie Dough Fundraiser

August 22-26

This Week,
Reading- We will continue reading Hatchet
Math- Fractions
Social Studies - Government
Science - Scientific Method
Spelling- Every week students are responsible for doing *4* homework assignments in spelling and turning them all in on Friday. Each week students are given 10 words to study and the other 5 they must find by themselves in books or daily life. The assignments are 1) Writing Definitions for each word, 2) Writing each word 5 times each
3) Finding synonyms and antonyms for each word 4) Write a story using each word 5) Rhyming each word with three different words. Students must select which 4 they would like to do each week then turn them in stapled together on Friday.
Words
1. abbreviate
2. bibliography
3. courageous
4. establishment
5. grotesque
6. instrument
7. karate
8. misfortune
9, obstructed
10. precede
Upcoming Events 8/22 Entertainment Sales Starts
8/24 Student Council Meeting
8/25 Picture Day
8/26 Student Council Back to School Dance
8/29 Book Fair Starts
8/30 Dentist
8/31 Open House

Welcome Back 6th Grade Students

Welcome 6th graders to another great year at La Paloma Academy. As your teacher this year I hope to impart new knoweldge and understanding to the best of my ability for you. Check this blog often for weekly spelling words and any news or updates that will happen.

Mr. Boice

Last Week!

Today was a great day at the bowling alley and it looks like everyone had a great time there.
A few more reminders....
1. Report Cards go out on Weds no one will be allowed to get them before that day.
2. Last chance to get items turned back in from school that was taken, you will be charged if these things are not returned.
3. Weds is a half day and students will be getting out at 1130. For that day we are having a pizza, eegee, and electronics day.

THANK YOU. Thank you everyone so much for a fantastic first year of teaching I have enjoyed all of this year and good luck to everyone in 4th grade.

Final 2 WEEKS!!

Last Few Things
The End of the Year is right around the corner so there are just a few more things to do.
1st- We are having a field trip to the bowling alley May 23, Field trip forms need to be turned in by May 18.
2nd -We need volunteers for our field trip at least 3 from our class so please please volunteer to come it will be a lot of fun and transportation has been provided already so we do not need any drivers.
3rd- Field day is May 18 we will be doing lots of water activities so please wear swimsuits for this day with shorts and shirts over them.

Spelling List
different
interest
Africa
century
history
consider
difficult
remember
energy
exercise
paragraph
property
continue
invitation
October
principal
calendar
December
November
tomorrow

April 26-29

Welcome Back.
Hopefully everyone had a relaxing Easter Break and is refreshed and ready to finish of the rest of the year on a strong note.  We will be doing some fun lessons now that the end of the year is around the corner so as always make sure that your child comes to school prepared and ready to learn.

Spelling Words
beautiful
daughter
caught
climb
clothes
aunt
colonel
column
heart
cough
cousin
lieutenant
touch
trouble
pneumonia
shoe
shoulder
soldier
someone
southern

Easter Break

April 18-20
AIMS done.
We are all officially done with AIMS testing!!! All of our students have completed every part of the AIMS test today. Everyone did a terrific job on the test and I was proud to see everyone in my class try to do the best they could on the AIMS. Thank you to those parents who made sure that they had their children here for AIMS everyday. 

EASTER BREAK
This week is a short week with school only on Monday, Tuesday, Weds.   Thursday Friday and Monday are all off days for Easter Break. Enjoy this break because it will be the last one before summer vacation.

Remidners
Now that AIMs is done we will be returning to a normal schedule with homework going out daily and homework club returning on Friday to any students who forget homework. WE have finished with Charlottes Web if your child accidentally brought the book home please return is ASAP they belong to the School. Next week is also spirit week and penny wars.
Weds 4/20 is jump rope for heart on campus, everyone is bringing home information on it please look this information.
4/20 Jersey Day
4/26 Hippie Day
4/27 Free Dress Down Responsibiliy Day
4/28 PJ Day Fairness Day
4/29 Crazy Hair/Hat  Respect Day

April 4

April 4 - 8

AIMS
AIMS is coming up next week (April 11-15) and we are all studying very hard to get ready for the test next week. Again please make sure that all your students are here for the test next week and on time. Students will need to have a good nights rest as well as a good breakfast each night before the test to help them do the best they can on the AIMS.

No Spelling This Week

Class News 3-28-11

Class News 3-28-2011
March 29 Spring Pictures
Talent Show Thursday AM
Talent Show Friday PM for families
April 11-15 AIMS Week
April 15 Glow Ball Event
April 16 Golf Tournament
April 18 Penny War Begins

Spelling Words
covered
money
among
front
months
wonder
wonderful
Monday
come
some
done
son
above
company
discover
glove
dove
govern
stomach
won

AIMS!

AIMS

 We are really getting closer to AIMS testing(April 11-15). Because of that we are doing a lot of AIMS practice in class to make sure that we are all ready to do our best on the test. Please make sure that all of your children are getting plenty of sleep and are coming to class prepared (#2 pencil, erasers, rulers) this will help them do the best they can on the test. It is very important that everyone be here for the AIMS testing days, please make sure you get your child here on time, being late will make them miss the test that day.

March 21-25

Start of the 4th Quarter
Welcome back from our very short Spring Break! We are now beginning the most important quarter of the year. This quarter is highlighted by the AIMS test on April 11-15. We will be doing lots of practice and test prep to prepare for the AIMS test, it can be a very stressfull time of year for everyone.
Reminders
Everyday students have Math, Reading, Spelling homework that is due the next day.
Students who forget any assignments will automatically be given homework club, this is the last quarter students should be used to turning in homework everyday by now. Please remember that no toys or stuffed animals are allowed at school, objects will be taken away from children if they are out during class time and kept until the end of the quarter.
Behavior Charts
Behavior Charts are another everyday thing that needs to be looked over and signed everyday, these charts show you your childs behavior that day.

Spelling Words
find
kind
most
both
cold
hold
told
behind
mind
wild
gold
rolled
child
blind
bold
colt
mild
older
roll
sold

February 28-March 4

Hopefully everyone had a nice relaxing few days off for Rodeo break.
Behavior Charts
We have started a new daily routine in our class were every student recieves a daily grade for their behavior. Every night you will need to ask your child how they did and sign off on that piece of paper, this saves them from getting a red the next day. Green means they did perfect that day, yellow means they recieved 1 warning for behavior, orange means they recieved 2 warnings for behavior and Red means they failed to behave themselves at all in class and need to write an apology letter explaining what happened, to be turned in the next day.
Upcoming Events
March 2 Dr. Seuss Birthday (Dress Down day and you can dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss Character)
March 4 Pancake Breakfast
March 16 Report Cards
March 17-20 Spring Break

Spelling Words -Monday is 5x Each, Tuesday Spelling Story, Weds is ABC order, Thursday Study
nutritious
cautious
delicious
invasion
permission
vacation
station
fiction
description
nature
moisture
mixture
adventure
division
action
addition
section
fraction
nation
equation

February 7-10 Love of Reading Week

LOVE OF READING WEEK
This week we are celebrating love of reading with lots of fun activites and reading.
Tuesday - Read in Day
Wednesday- Book Marker Making Day
Thursday- Poem in a pocket day
Friday-Dress as your favorite character from a book day. Please make sure you have your book with you.

*Tuesday - For Tuesday Read in Day we are in the afternoon having a reading party. Students are expected to bring in their favorite books to read. Along with book students should bring in a blanket and pillow to lie down on and read. Students are also allowed to bring in board games for the read in day.

Spelling List
write
know
knew
known
written
wrote
doubt
wrong
knee
knock
knot
wrap
wreath
wreck
wrench
wrist
answer
thumb
half
listen

February 1 -4

Weekly Reminders
February 4th Character lunch
February 4th End of Mid-Quarter
February 7- Mid-Quarter grades go home
February 7-11 Love of reading week
This is the last week before mid-quarter grades go home so please make sure your child has done all their homework and turned it in.
Grades will be going home on the 7th. Next week is love of reading week so please make sure your child comes to class next week with a book they will want to read.

Spelling Words
without
himself
upon
cannot
outside
within
themselves
maybe
itself
yourself
birthday
backyard
bedtime
classroom
daytime
nobody
myself
overdue
playground
whenever
spaceship
whenever

January 24-28

100th Day
Thank you for everyone who came to school today we had  perfect attendance. We had a fun day with watching Toy Story 3 and working on 100th day glasses and art packets.

Weekly Reminders
January 25th Spelling Bee (9:00 am)
January 28th Re-enrollment forms need to be returned
January 31st Cookie Dough fundraiser begins

Word List
don't
it's
didn't
I'll
can't
couldn't
let's
you're
wasn't
won't
isn't
we'll
wouldn't
aren't
doesn't
I've
we've
that's
she'll
I'm

January 21 2011

100th Day Monday January 24!!!


Everyone needs to please be here Monday the 24rd. It is our 100th day of school and we are going to be having a party with lots of fun in the morning. We will be having an art project, coloring, games and off course food. Do your best to show up to school even if it is just for the morning, it is very important that everyone be here for this day.

January 10-15

Weekly News 
Make sure your student has the appropriate supplies for school, 1 expo marker, 3 pencils, lined paper, crayons/markers. Plus extra folders or journals to write on and a book to bring everyday to read for ZYLAR.
Homework Update 
Everyday students will have math and reading homework, no matter what they say they will always have math and reading homework. Monday - Thursday they will have spelling homework every night to. Phonics will also be given out at least three times a week, make sure your child is doing homework every night.

Spelling List
bought
brought
early
earth
enough
eye
father
fought
friend
heard
hour
learn
mountain
move
often
once
sure
thought
whose
young.

Welcome Back January 3-7

Welcome back everyone! Hopefully you and your families all had a great Holiday Break.
Reminders
New Semester means new supplies are needed  please make sure your child has these everday.
1Expo Marker
3 Pencils
Crayons/Markers
Lined Paper
Book to Read for Zylar
Extra Erasers
Extra paper/folders/journals
Without these supplies it will be difficult for your child to keep up in class and get all the work done we do everyday in class.
Homework Club
Homework club is still every Friday. Check your students homework daily to make sure they are doing it and will not have to do homework cub.

Spelling Words
right
night
might
bright
catch
edge
eight
itch
matches
patch
pitched
scratching
snitch
stretching
twitch
judge
ledge
pledge
smudge
trudge