its break

thank you for all the kind gifts. i hope you enjoyed the frames i made for each kid and I hope they enjoy the McDonalds treat. see you in the new year.

laura ridge

Thursday 12/16

Dont Forget
juice and donuts tomorrow
book exchange
movie permission slip
early release

happy holidays

wed 12/15

just a few reminders- tomorrow is the kids band performance, they will need their shirts.

Friday is half day and we need donuts and juice for Friday morning.

Ask your kids about the book exchange and they will neeed permission slips to watch the movie.

Mon 12/13/10

Hey Parents.
We have a busy week. Students will be having a Christmas Party on Friday morning. Girls bring donuts and boys juice. We will be watching Home Alone. Please make sure to get back the parent permission slips.

Tomorrow-Tuesday students need to wear all white or as much as possible.

If you missed the concert there will be an encore on Friday morning.
BMX show also Friday morning

Class auction Thursday. Students are allowed to bring in 2 items to auction.

This week will be lots of review and crafts.
Homework, Christmas Spelling and math. Worksheets went home today.

Happy Holiday
Laura Ridge

Thursday Dec 9

Happy Thursday
Please check the PASS grade system. All grades are current. Last day for AR points will be this Friday. We had Dunkin Donuts today. I treated the class for having perfect attendance.
Thank you for getting them here.

Homework

handwriting. make a line graph and adverbs.
students have the handouts!

Tuesday Dec 7

The concert was amazing, it was so nice to see all the parents. The kids have come so far.
There is not spelling homework this week. We are working on Poems, Pandora's Box, the Civil War and graphs. We have a new student Jada. As always I am trying to take your kids from good to great and I appreciate all your support.

Thursday Dec 2

Happy Thursday
Tonight please give your kids their pre-spelling test and sign. I would suggest if they miss a word they write it 5 times each. (math also)

I am still not happy about the AR points. Students should be reading 20 minutes a night. It is such a small time frame and it makes such a huge difference in their academics.

Your kids are amazing and they keep me on my toes.

Laura Ridge

Wednesdy Dec 1

Sorry I forgot to post yesterday, I totally got busy and forgot!

Today the kids are taking the reading Gallieo test and tomorrow math, so please make sure they eat a nice breakfast!

No math homework tonight. But students still have spelling homework and 20 minutes of reading.

We are still working on the human body for science and we started algebra for math.
2 and 1/2 weeks left until break.

Happy Wednesday!

dont forget tissue boxes.

Monday Nov 29

First I would like to say thank you to all the parents who helped with the Thanksgiving Breakfast. It was a huge success. The kids stuffed themselves all day. I am so thankful for all the kids in room 316.

We have 3 weeks left remaining in the semester. Where is the time going?

Tonight spelling homework is 3 times each, read 20 minutes, math facts and math worksheet ratios. (labeled Tuesday)

Spelling list
capable, careless, desirable, admirable, restless, available, priceless,useless,reliable,undeniable,excitable,believable,debatable,tasteless,helpless,senseless,bottomless,comfortable,
dampness,understandable

Happy Monday.
Laura Ridge

Tues Nov 23

Hello Parents
I have given back all tests to date. So please with your kids. I dont allow them to throw away or recycle anything in class.

Tomorrow is our Thanksgiving Breakfast so make sure to send in your items.

Again, this week is all review, homework due tomorrow.

Last chance to send in cans and coins

All students will need to send in a tissue box when they return from Thanksgiving to do an in class project.

Thanks for all you do

PTO MEETING TONIGHT!

Please come and support your school!

Monday Nov 25

Monday! Momday!
This week is all review.
Math homework for Monday and Tuesday
Spelling homework, no handwriting.

Please keep up the AR reading, the kids have been doing much better.
Math facts sentences start tonight!

Penny wars still going on-send in change
Send in canned goods
dont forget class breakfast on Wednesday.
Your kids are amazing and keep me laughing

Laura Ridge

Sat Nov something

Good Morning!
Progress reports went home yesterday (Friday).

When we come back on Monday we will be hitting math facts really hard! If students do not passs math facts they will have to write them in words for homework.

Thank you to Mrs. Carillo who treated our class to Dunkin Donuts! We had a really good week as far as behavior. Room 316 rocks!

Next week there will not be a story. We will take next week to review.

Tutoring- I am willling to tutor in the mornings I do not have duty. I am also going to be doing some tutoring at lunch. If students are not reaching their goals or need extra help I am here to help!

Enjoy your weekend

Laura Ridge

Wednesday Nov 17

The projects look amazing! We will start presenting tomorrow.

We are in need of canned goods. So please give. While I am begging, the kids also need empty Kleenex boxes for an upcoming project.

Donuts with dad this Friday morning.

Tonight math, spelling sentences, read 20 minutes and handwriting.

Tuesday Nov 16

Projects due tomorrow!

Math-subtracting fractions, spelling ABC order and handwriting.

We have been studying the 13 colonies. Students will need to know them by Friday.

Please send in can goods for Thanksgiving so we can help as many families as possible.

See you tomorrow

Laura Ridge

Veterans Day

Monday Nov 15

Homework- math adding fractions with unlike denominators
Spelling 3 times each, read 20 minutes and handwriting.

Spelling words-industry buffalo exciting terrible electric dangerous exercise horizon favorite library substitute typical dinosaur curious average period amazement bicycle conference family

social studies project due Wednesday!


We are off to a great week...

Laura Ridge

Friday Nov 12

Happy Friday!
I was able to pass back all the test today! So check your kids bacpacks....
Dont forget projects are due on the 17th.

We are in the process of planning our Thanksgiving Breakfast so stay tuned...

Have a good weekend, see you on Monday.

Tuesday Nov

Tuesday! Tuesday!
We had an awesome Veterans Day celebration. Tonight is math make and take hope you can swing by.

Tonight is 3 times each, math and handwriting.
Today we went into the lab to gather more information for the early exp. project. I also told kids they are welcome to come in early if they need a computer or extra help.

have a good evening
Laura Ridge

Monday Nov 8

Happy Monday!
Spelling is 3 times each tonight. Here is a list of the words.


quiet trail fuel poem diet nucleus cruel Indian fluid violin museum dial ruin influence museum dial ruin influence triumph theater liar leotard koala

Tomorrow is wear red white or blue!
Tomorrow is math make and take- please show up.
Veterans day assembly 1pm tomorrow.

TGIF

I hope homework went well this week.

Monday- please remind students to wear camoflauge to school.

No school next Thursday. Students should start working on their explorer projects. Be creative.
Have a safe and fun weekend.

Laura Ridge

Thursday Nov 4

Happy Thursday!
Tomorrow we have tests so study and get a good nights sleep! Eat breakfast.

AR points... please check you childs AR points and monitor their reading. There is only 2 weeks left to reach AR goals. I checked my reports today and had conferences with students.

Jamba Juice pre-sale...due Friday 3.00
Veterans- if you know a vet and wish for them to come to be honored please send in the RSVP by tomorrow.

Just a reminder all of 5th grade is doing the same homework so if your kids forget something then can always check with a friend! No excuses.

Monday Nov 1st

Homework- 5th grade is going to have universal homework. There will be 5 math problems Mon-Thurs. Spelling as follow:
Mon 3 times each Tues ABC order Wed sentences Thurs- signed pre-test
Handwriting Mon-Thursday and math sentences if they math fact test is not passed.

Spelling Words: he's couldn't she'll doesn't we'd that's hadn't shouldn't how's weren't there's wouldn't what's where's aren't here's they'll we'll you'd he'd

Please ask your kids about the meeting with the school counselor today!
Get ready for Veteran's day!
Jamba Juice pre-order sent home today 3.00

Panda Express was a great turnout.
Check PASS grades were updated and papers sent home

Happy Monday!
Laura Ridge

school wide pink out

Thursday Oct 28

We were able to order extra Panda so kids will be able to pay 5.00 tomorrow on a first come basis.

Homework-vocabulary, bring in something that represents one of the vocabulary words.
Spelling worksheet, math.

Tomorrow kids can wear costumes from their favorite book character. Students are also allowed bring in treats to share.

Grades updated in pass, please sign and return folders.

Happy Thursday

Check us out!

Wednesday Oct 27

Sorry I was out for the past 2 days. My son was in the hopital for the past 3 days!
I am behind on grading so please bare with me. I will have EVERYTHING in PASS by Friday.

Homework- Mixed Fractions, vocabulary and ABC order. I know the sub sent home a packet but it did not have any math. I told the kids they could turn in the packet on Friday but it would not be necessary. I will use it at extra credit.

Spelling Words- divide division nature natural collide collision beautiful beauty televise television apply application multiplication multiply compete bountiful bounty describe description competition

Vocabulary-treaty, repeal, suspend, honors, edition and contraption.

Friday Oct 22

Happy Friday!
The test will come home on Monday's as I need the weekend to grade. I tried today and it takes away from instruction time so I hope you understand.

Next Wednesday we are going to have a "pink out" for breast cancer. I would like to see 100% of our class in pink.

Game-I hope to see a lot of you ar tonights games. dont forget the blue flyer.

Project-Due Monday! I have students 2 days to research in the computer lab. Please help your kids to be creative. I offered students a re-print of the assignment in case they lost it, so everyone should know and have the assignment.

Keep the tootsie rolls coming in for the fall carnival. Colored hair spray too. These items can be purchased at the dollar tree.

Book Fair continuing all next week. Come in take a look.

Have a great weekend.

Thursday

Homework- estimating fractions, spelling ABC or sentences, and nouns.

Today we went to the computer lab to get started on the rocket reports. We will have one more lab day and then students will be expected to finish over the weekend, remember this is due on Monday. Students were allowed the opportunity to come in early if they do not have computers.

Last call for Panda Money. We only have 5 pupils who paid. If we dont get enough orders we will have to cancal.

Football Game- Try and make it to the Combs High School Game. Wear red and black. Bring the blue flyer so our school can get credit. See you there.

October 20

Homework- meaning of fractions and spelling. (4 pages total)

Today I entered the first math test for quarter 2, so feel free to log onto the PASS system if you want to check grades.

Class newsletter for October went home today.

Child Find- Pictures next Tuesday. ( I think all kids should do this every year or at least once)

Dont forget Panda Money 5.00 (due Friday)

Room 316 is going from good to great!

Vocabulary and Spelling for week of October 19

vocabulary-
atoll, lagoon, reef, sensors, meanader, barren

Spelling-
absent, servant, present, instant, accident, assistant, current, moment, resident, ignorant, pleasant, distant, innocent, intelligent, restaurant, patient, government, statement, migrant, participant.

This weeks story-Seeing Earth From Space.

2nd Quarter

Well, the blog is back up and running!

First of all thank you for coming out to conferences. It was great to see you all again. I am excited about this quarter. I will be pushing your kids much harder so get ready!

This week the kids were assigned a science project. They will need to do a report on a space mission and make a spaceship, probe or space station to match the report. The Rubric and instructions are coming home today. The Due date is Monday Ocotber 25th.

Tomorrow we will be introducing fractions. Fractions will be covered for the majority of the 2nd quarter.

Homework-Spelling and vocabulary worksheet
math-prime and composite numbers.

Dont forget Panda Express money is due by Friday 5.00 and kids are allowed to bring in extra treats if they want.

Tuesday 17th

spelling words coming home today

Homework
Spelling worksheet and mathfacts
handwriting

Please talk to your kids about bathroom manners. I am sure they will explain it to you! What s day.

Monday Aug 16

Homework-Vocabulary Worksheet
Math Worksheet- 1-1 place value
Handwriting Practice

Water- please send your kids to school with water. They go out several times a day and it is HOT!

Lunch Detention will start tomorrow for anyone who does not bring in homework.

Happy Monday!

Aug 12

Homework- subtraction review sheet.

Papers went home for after school clubs.

Math Facts-We have been taking timed math facts tests all week. Please discuss with you kids how they are doing

AR- Reading will begin on Monday. When students arrive to school they are to AR read until school starts. Students will be given their AR goals on Monday.

We have 97% of our paperwork turned in!
Keep the Sunny D labels coming in
Thanks

Homework Aug 11

math worksheet (place value review)

Sunny D news letter- We are trying to collect 20 labels to get 20 free books for our class. It is on sale at Fryes for .50 cents!

One of the kids in our class has a sister with leukemia. The family is selling shirts for 10.00 to raise money. It is our class goal to come together as a class and each purchase a shirt if possible. This would be a great opportunity for extra chores!

Please have all paper work in by Friday the 13th. So far 95% of the class has everything in.

Homework Aug 10

Math Facts Worksheet
Bring Back Signed Papers

2010-2011 School Year

I am so excited to have your kids this year! We are off to a great start.
Thank you so much for all the supplies from my wish list. I really appreciate them.
Today we took a math facts test. All 5th graders need to be able to do 100 problems in two minutes. I sent home their results. Also coming home is a whole bunch of paperwork (sorry)
This all needs to be in by Friday. I told the kids if we get 100% by Friday we can have a Root beer Float party. We will be starting math tomorrow. Basic review. Email or call if you have any questions or concerns!
Mrs Ridge

AIMS

The kids did an excellent job in coming to school. We had 100% 2 of the 3 days, and 99% the other day. We have 5 more weeks so please continue to get them here and on time.

Middle School

dont forget! Middle school informational this Thursday and the kids go over next Tuesday, the 27th@ 9am. I am so excited for them.

Flat Stanley

We got our first Flat Stanley back from Nevada! We hope to have all of them back before school is out.

April

The state projects are off and running. The kids are doing a fantastic job on their boards. Due to lack of supplies I sent home the shirts. Kids can take their time and have more resources. The shirts should be completed by May 1st. Remember, neatness counts as well as creativity!

March

It's time for spring conferences! Students are coming home today with pre-arranged appointment times. I cant wait to see you, please call or email me if you need to re-schedule.

State Reports- initial information for state reports have gone home. Today all students were told what state they have to report on. Have fun with this.

Group pictures- Are this Thursday. The cost is $8.00

Pizza-The kids would like to order Pizza this Friday. I can cover the cost of drinks. Each student will need to bring $3.00 by Thursday. If you can afford to cover an extra kid it would be awesome.

Thank you for all you do! Your kids are amazing.

Valentines Day

Kids are allowed to bring treats and cards as long as it is enough for 31 kids. We will exchange during our lunch time. You are always welcome to stop by!

February

Love is in the air!
We love school.
This month we are busy being globally aware. We are helping Haiti, celebrating Black History and learning about Korean New Year.

Fitkids-We are getting getting fit, however kids are bringing in too much junk. Our healthy walk consists of Hot Cheetos and candy. I would like to see more fruits and granola bars. Save the chips for lunch.

Information/Deadlines

Students should be working on their autobiographies and posters for Black History Month.
The due date is Friday January 29th! I will not accept late papers.

Puberty session: This will be presented by Pinal County. If I do not get permission slips back your child not be able to attend. I have a contact number for Pinal County if you should have any questions or concerns.

Middle School Schedules: Deadline is today, January 22nd!

Homework: Homework has increased this semester. Please make sure to monitor your child's homework. Homework is always Monday-Thursday.

As of February 1st- Students will no longer be allowed to call home for instruments or left assignments. I am trying to prepare students to be more responsible and for Middle school.
Phone calls will be made for emergencies only.

Happy New Year!

Welcome back!
Time flies when you are having fun. This month we will be celebrating Women's History Month and Martin L. King Day.

In math we have started Order of Operations and graphing.
This months reading include Shakespear and Jazz.

3rd quarter has begun, so please encourage your children to excel.