Homework   
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Walk Two Moons Read Chapters 39 - 41
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday
Character Analysis T-Shirts due on Monday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #22 due on Monday
Quadrilateral Chart
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Quadrilateral Chart

Writing:

Word Study:  Choose an assignment from the menu.  

Science: Zone circle due February 2nd

Social Studies:  

SCA officer election speeches tomorrow at 9:15; Schools closed on Monday for teacher work day; CBG middle school paper work due by Feb. 8; order a yearbook no later than 1/31/12 at http://www.jostensyearbooks.com/


Quarter ends tomorrow– all work needs completed and turned in by the end of the day.


Math acceleration information meeting at Tomahawk Middle – Wednesday, 2/15/12 at 6:30 p.m. This is a change from what I’ve had previously posted. I apologize for the confusion.


If your child qualified for two-year math acceleration next year, and you have any questions about this decision for your child, please do not hesitate to contact me for input. We met with Manchester Middle School teachers yesterday, and they shared the following recommendations about this decision.


Does your child:
1. possess a high level of motivation?
2. demonstrate excellent work and study habits?
3. enjoy and seek challenges in mathematics?
4. have passion for the study of mathematical concepts?
5. persevere when faced with difficult challenges?
6. seek a deeper understanding of the principles of mathematics?


If your child does not display most of these factors, one-year acceleration may be a better option, even if he/she qualified for two-year acceleration. Please consider attending the math meeting at Tomahawk Middle School on 2/15/12 for additional information as well.

Homework   
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Walk Two Moons Read Chapters 32 - 34
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #21 due on Tuesday
transformation practice
Math Weekly Review for Thursday if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
transformation Practice

Writing:

Word Study:  Choose an assignment from the menu.  Assessment tomorrow.

Science: Zone circle due February 2nd

Social Studies:  

Homework   
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Walk Two Moons Read Chapters 29 - 31

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #21 due on Tuesday
Quadrilateral Practice and Textbook Page 200, 37 - 45
Math Weekly Review for Wednesday if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Quadrilateral Practice and Textbook Page 200, 37 - 45


Writing:

Word Study:  Choose an assignment from the menu

Science: Zone circle due February 2nd

Social Studies:  Middle Ages and European Geography Assessment 1/26

Homework   
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Walk Two Moons Read Chapters 26-28

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #21 due on Tuesday
Quadrilateral Practice and Textbook Page 200, 2-34 even (No calculators except to check answers after working out on paper)
Math Weekly Review for Tuesday if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Quadrilateral Practice and Textbook Page 200, 2-34 even (No calculators except to check answers after working out on paper)


Writing:

Word Study:  Choose an assignment from the menu

Science: 

Social Studies:  Middle Ages and European Geography Assessment 1/26

SCA homeroom representative forms due tomorrow.

Early dismissal on Wednesday, January25th.

Yearbooks can be ordered until 1/31/12 at http://www.jostensyearbooks.com/


CBG middle school meetings:

Manchester Middle – Tuesday, 1/24/12 at 6:30 p.m.(snow date 1/31/12)

Math acceleration information meeting at Tomahawk Middle – Wednesday, 2/8/12 at 6:30 p.m

Homework   
Monday, January 23, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Walk Two Moons Read Chapters 23-25

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #21 due on Tuesday
Polygon Practice and Textbook Page 200, 1-35 odd (No calculators except to check answers after working out on paper)
Math Weekly Review for Monday if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's
Polygon Practice and Textbook Page 200, 1-35 odd (No calculators except to check answers after working out on paper)


Writing:

Word Study:  Choose an assignment from the menu

Science: 

Social Studies:  Middle Ages and European Geography Assessment 1/26

Homework   
Friday, January 20, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Walk Two Moons Read Chapters 20-22

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #19 due on Monday

Math Mrs. Oddo's


Writing: Hobby Fair narrative rough draft due on Tuesday

Word Study:  

Science: Tides assignment

Social Studies:  Assessment 1/26

Homework   
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Walk Two Moons Read Chapters 18-20

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #19 due on Monday

Math Mrs. Oddo's


Writing: Hobby Fair narrative rough draft due on Tuesday

Word Study:  No Word Study this week

Science:

Social Studies:  

Homework   
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
HRP due Thursday
Walk Two Moons Read Chapters 13 -17

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #19 due on Monday

Complete triangle chart

Math Mrs. Oddo's
complete triangle chart

Writing: Hobby Fair narrative rough draft due on Friday

Word Study:  No Word Study this week

Science:

Social Studies:  

Homework   
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
HRP due Thursday
Walk Two Moons Read Chapters 10 -12

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #19 due on Monday

Complete triangle chart
Math Mrs. Oddo's
complete triangle chart

Writing: Hobby Fair narrative rough draft due on Friday

Word Study:  No Word Study this week

Science:

Social Studies:  

Don't forget to send a packed lunch for tomorrow.  We will be visiting Agecroft Hall.

Homework   
Friday, January 13, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
HRP due Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #18 due on Tuesday (No school on Monday).

Math Mrs. Oddo's

Writing: none

Word Study: 

Science: Ocean floor quiz on Tuesday

Social Studies:  

Have a nice weekend!

Hear ye, hear ye!  Tis the eve of the Medieval Faire!  We will congregate in the Great Hall (Winterpock's cafeteria) from 12:30 to 2:30 tomorrow!

 

• The feast will serve as everyone's lunch.  If your child has special dietary or food allergy considerations, please feel free to have them pack a lunch because we will not be purchasing cafeteria lunches.  Otherwise, there will be plenty of food!
• If you are bringing food or helping to set up, please arrive at 12:15.  Otherwise, we will see you at 12:30.  The feast will take place first (along with some feast time entertainment), then students will participate in their learning station activities.
• Mrs. Cooper said that students may NOT wear their costume to school in the morning.  They will need to bring their costume to school in a bag and change before the faire.
• Please label all food containers and serving utensils with your name.
• If you are donating food to the feast, please include a label on your food with the name of the dish along with a brief description and/or ingredient list. 
• If your food contains nuts of any kind, please include a clearly visible sign labeled, "Allergy warning - contains nuts."
• We do not have refrigerator space to store cold food, or the ability to heat lots of food.  If you are unable to attend the faire, warm food may be dropped off in the morning in a crock pot.  Cold food may be brought to school in a small cooler with ice if necessary.  Please contact Mrs. Parkison at https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=83502d4459e6457092301298e88856d1&URL=mailto%3asarahparkison%40verizon.net if this is a problem.  She will be able to help out with food storage and heating if you have concerns about getting food to school at the correct temperature to avoid food poisoning.
• A few students are interested in playing music at their station activity, but this is NOT a requirement.  We have CD players available if you need one, just please let Mrs. Scarpinato know ahead of time. Otherwise, an adult should bring any electronic devices to school and take them home.  We are not responsible for any lost, stolen, damaged, etc. electronics.
• Parents and students are welcome to wear costumes.  If you have an old high school or college graduation robe, they can be used for a variety of costumes!  For example, add a cross necklace for a monk or priest.  Material could be tucked into the collar and be used as a hood.  For a nun, wear a white head band and cover your head with black material, attached to your hair with bobby pins.  A "plague doctor" outfit could be created.  See https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=83502d4459e6457092301298e88856d1&URL=http%3a%2f%2fen.wikipedia.org%2fwiki%2fPlague_doctor for more information.  You are limited only by your imagination!
• Please contact Mrs. Scarpinato at https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=83502d4459e6457092301298e88856d1&URL=mailto%3aStephanie_Scarpinato%40ccpsnet.net if you have any questions.

Tomorrow should be a fun day!  Please double check with your child that they have all of their station activity materials at school and ready for the celebration. Thank you so much for volunteering your time and donating items for our faire.  Special events like these would not be possible without your support.  We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Stephanie Scarpinato

Winterpock Elementary School

5th grade teacher - Center Based Gifted program

Homework   
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
HRP due Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #18 due on Monday.

Triangle Practice

Math Mrs. Oddo's
Triangle Practice

Writing: none

Word Study: Choose an assignment from the weekly menu. 

Science: Shoebox and dough for Thursday

Social Studies:  

SOCIAL STUDIES – Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012. We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire! Check out https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=49ef54d8709a4bdea7cf6cfa5b15de05&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.SignUpGenius.com%2fgo%2f30E0544ACAC2F4-midieval%2f756290 to sign up for donations and/or to volunteer.


If your child has not returned the permission slip and money for Agecroft Hall, please send these items to school as soon as possible.  Thanks! 

Homework   
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
HRP due Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #18 due on Monday.

Math Mrs. Oddo's
none


Writing: none

Word Study: Choose an assignment from the weekly menu

Science: Shoebox and dough for Thursday

Social Studies:  

SOCIAL STUDIES – Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012. We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire! Check out https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=49ef54d8709a4bdea7cf6cfa5b15de05&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.SignUpGenius.com%2fgo%2f30E0544ACAC2F4-midieval%2f756290 to sign up for donations and/or to volunteer.


If your child has not returned the permission slip and money for Agecroft Hall, please send these items to school as soon as possible.  Thanks! 

Bring station materials to school. Electronics may be brought to school at your OWN risk for the station activity – this is NOT a requirement. We are not responsible for any lost, stolen, broken items, etc. We have access to some CD players if your child needs one – they just need to ask ahead of time. If your child is using an electronic device to play music, etc., please do not bring that to school until Friday. If at all possible, electronics should be brought to school and taken home by an adult. Medieval Faire is on Friday, January 13 from 12:30 – 2:30. Hope to see you there!

 

Take care,

Stephanie Scarpinato

Winterpock Elementary School

5th grade teacher - Center Based Gifted program

Hobby Fair Due Dates

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23,  from 8-10:30 am in the cafeteria!

Narrative Writing-January 31 (class)

Expository Writing- February 28 (class)

Poster- March 19 (done at home after instruction)

^{Presentation- March 19 (prepared at home after instruction)}

^{Powers and Pitfalls- March 2 (class)}

^{Interview- March 14 (done at home after instruction)}

^{Hands-on – March 23 (prepared at home)}

^{Tessellation- March 9}

^{Tri-fold, due March 23, will include: Interview, Powers &pitfalls, tessellation, and one published writing.}

Homework   
Monday, January 8, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
HRP due Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #18 due on Monday.
vertical, supplementary, and complementary angles practice

Math Mrs. Oddo's
vertical, supplementary, and complementary angles practice


Writing: Hobby Fair Topic Sheet with parent signature

Word Study: Choose an assignment from the weekly menu

Science: 

Social Studies:  

SOCIAL STUDIES – Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012. We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire! Check out https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=49ef54d8709a4bdea7cf6cfa5b15de05&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.SignUpGenius.com%2fgo%2f30E0544ACAC2F4-midieval%2f756290 to sign up for donations and/or to volunteer.

Please complete and return Blog Surveys as soon as possible. Thanks! :)

If your child has not returned the permission slip and money for Agecroft Hall, please send these items to school as soon as possible.  Thanks!  We still have one spot open for chaperones for those interested in going.

Homework   
Friday, January 6, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
HRP due Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #17 due on Monday.
Measuring Angles Practice

Math Mrs. Oddo's
Measuring Angles Practice


Writing: none

Word Study: none

Science: 

Social Studies:  

SOCIAL STUDIES – Final Coat of Arms projects are due on Monday, January 9, 2012. Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012. We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire! Check out https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=49ef54d8709a4bdea7cf6cfa5b15de05&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.SignUpGenius.com%2fgo%2f30E0544ACAC2F4-midieval%2f756290 to sign up for donations and/or to volunteer.

Please complete and return Blog Surveys as soon as possible. Thanks! :)

If your child has not returned the permission slip and money for Agecroft Hall, please send these items to school as soon as possible.  Thanks!  We still have two spots open for chaperones for those interested in going.

Homework   
Thursday, January 5, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
HRP due Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #17 due Monday

Math Mrs. Oddo's
none


Writing: none

Word Study: Choose an assignment from the weekly menu.

Science: 
Organisms test will be given on Friday.

Social Studies:  

SOCIAL STUDIES – Final Coat of Arms projects are due on Monday, January 9, 2012. Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012. We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire! Check out https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=49ef54d8709a4bdea7cf6cfa5b15de05&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.SignUpGenius.com%2fgo%2f30E0544ACAC2F4-midieval%2f756290 to sign up for donations and/or to volunteer.

Please complete and return Blog Surveys as soon as possible. Thanks! :)

If your child has not returned the permission slip and money for Agecroft Hall, please send these items to school as soon as possible.  Thanks!  We still have two spots open for chaperones for those interested in going.

Homework   
Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Angle Activity
Problem Solver #17 due Monday
Decimal Unit Test 

Math Mrs. Oddo's
Angle Activity
Decimal Unit Test

Writing: none

Word Study: Choose an assignment from the weekly menu.

Science: 
Organisms test will be given on Friday.

Social Studies:  

SOCIAL STUDIES – Final Coat of Arms projects are due on Monday, January 9, 2012. Completed station planning sheet with parent signature due on Thursday. Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012. We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire! Check out https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=49ef54d8709a4bdea7cf6cfa5b15de05&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.SignUpGenius.com%2fgo%2f30E0544ACAC2F4-midieval%2f756290 to sign up for donations and/or to volunteer.

Homework   
Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Classifying Angles Practice
Problem Solver #17 due Monday
Decimal Unit Test on Thursday

Math Mrs. Oddo's
Classifying Angles Practice
Decimal Unit Test on Thursday

Writing: none

Word Study: Choose an assignment from the weekly menu.

Science: Project Runway due Wednesday.
Organisms test will be given on Friday.

Social Studies:  

SOCIAL STUDIES – Final Coat of Arms projects are due on Monday, January 9, 2012. Completed station planning sheet with parent signature due on Thursday. Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012. We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire! Check out https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=49ef54d8709a4bdea7cf6cfa5b15de05&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.SignUpGenius.com%2fgo%2f30E0544ACAC2F4-midieval%2f756290 to sign up for donations and/or to volunteer.

Homework   
Monday, January 2, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Points and Lines Practice Sheet
Problem Solver #17 due Monday
Decimal Unit Test on Thursday

Math Mrs. Oddo's
Points and Lines Practice Sheet
Decimal Unit Test on Thursday

Writing: none

Word Study: Choose an assignment from the weekly menu.

Science: Project Runway due Wednesday.
Organisms test will be given on Friday.

Social Studies:  

SOCIAL STUDIES – Final Coat of Arms projects are due on Monday, January 9, 2012. Completed station planning sheet with parent signature due on Wednesday. Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012. We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire! Check out https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=49ef54d8709a4bdea7cf6cfa5b15de05&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.SignUpGenius.com%2fgo%2f30E0544ACAC2F4-midieval%2f756290 to sign up for donations and/or to volunteer.

Thursday, Feb. 9 – Book Fair Night – Library – 5:30-8:00pm.

Friday, Feb. 10 – Thurs. Feb. 16 – Book Fair week during library classes – Students will shop during their library resource time