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February 8, 2010

Homework- Math worksheet. We did #1-2 in class. Students should complete #2-6.

*Don't forget that the Six Flags reading sheets next are due next Friday, Feb. 19.
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February 4, 2010
Homework- Math workbook lesson 22.4
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February 2, 2010
Homework- Writing- bring in your favorite food to eat. It can be the label or empty container. Due Wednesday.
Read for at least 20 minutes.
*Don't forget that the Six Flags Reading Club sheets are due Feb. 19 to earn your free Six Flags ticket.
*Would you like to begin having your child practice fo rthe CRCT at home? Then click on this link for helpful websites to start practicing.


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January 25, 2010

Homework- Math workbook pg. 110 # 1-6 only.

                                                Scheduling Form

                              Cobb County School District- Bullard Elementary

                                             Teacher - Prator

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January 21, 2010

Tests tomorrow- DOL Quiz, Spelling Test and Math Quiz over finding the area of squares, rectangles, triangles and parallelograms.

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January 15, 2010

Practice finding area on this website.
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January 14, 2010

Homework- Study for Spelling test and DOL Quiz for tomorrow.  Read at least 30 minutes. If you didn't read pgs. 190-197 in your Science text book, please do so by Friday.

*If you are at home or in the car around 6:45 in the morning, tune to 104.7 (The fish) tomorrow morning. My daughter will be the junior joker for the day. Listen to her tell a joke.
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January 11, 2010

Homework- Study spelling words; study DOL sentence #2; Read at least 30 minutes

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January 8, 2010

All tests that were going to be given today will be given on Monday. They include the Spelling test, DOL Quiz and a Math quiz over finding volume and knowing the difference between volume and capacity. Hope everyone has a great lazy day. Stay warm and see everyone on Monday.
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January 7, 2010

Homework- Math workbook lesson 23.3 (pg. 114); Read for at least 30 minutes

*Be listening to the radio tonight and in the morning for the weather and possible school closing. The Cobb County website should have information posted also. The website is www.cobbk12.org

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January 5, 2010

Happy New Year!

Homework- Math workbook lesson 23.1 (pg. 112); Read for at least 30 minutes

Notes for tomorrow's field trip to the Tellus Museum:
*Please have your child wear their class t-shirt.
*Students may bring money to purchase a souvenir, but they are responsible for keeping up with their own money.
*The museum allows the students to bring a camera, but it must be an actual camera not a camera on a cell phone.
*Please make sure your child dresses warmly for the weather as it will be very cold tomorrow. All students need to have a warm jacket on. They probably need to have on comfortable shoes. We will probably be doing a lot of walking or standing.

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December 18, 2009

Thank you to everyone for the wonderful Christmas gifts. I am so blessed to be at such a wonderful school and be able to teach such awesome children. I hope everyone has a very relaxing holiday break. I will see everyone January 5th!

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December 17, 2009

Tomorrow is the ABSOLUTE last day to turn in permission slips and donations for our field trip to the Tellus Museum. If enough money is not collected by tomorrow we will have to cancel our trip.
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December 15, 2009

A note from the counselor:
5^th Grade Human Growth and Development Parent Video Preview

 When:  Tuesday, January 5, 2010

             Wednesday, January 6, 2010

 Where:  Large Conference Room (#003)

               Across From Art Room

 Time:   7:15 AM – 1:45 PM

 * Please remember to stop by the front office to sign in.

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December 10, 2009

Please help your child to remember to bring the following items to school in the morning for our Immigration Day: (a reminder sheet is also in their folder today)

1. Wear a costume (optional)
2.  bring a dish from your country to share with your classmates
3. immigration suitcase with the 6 items
4. immigration money
5. passport
6. Ellis Island station sheet
7. letter of recommendation 

DOL Quiz and Spelling test tomorrow. NO Math quiz!
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December 8, 2009

Homework- Math workbook pg. 85 (lesson 18.2)
SS- letter of recommendation due today!

*Please see yesterday's notes of important dates to remember if you did not check the blog yesterday.
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December 7, 2009
Math homework- 4 problems: Find the range, mode, median and mean of the following sets of data (definitions of the words are in their Math journals):
1) 20, 19, 22, 19, 15, 25
2) 12, 12, 10, 15, 16, 13
3) 9, 13, 4, 6, 13
4) 15, 12, 12, 16, 20, 3

SS- immigration suitcases due tomorrow. Letters of recommendation due Wednesday. Food for immigration day Friday.

Important Dates to remember:
Dec. 8- Performing Arts field trip to Cobb Energy Center 11-1:30 (lunch @ 10)
Dec. 11- Immigration Day
Dec. 14- Bullard Spelling Bee 8:15
Dec. 16- Holiday party 8:30-9:30
              *Please respond to Mrs. Doering if you can send in food items for our party
Dec. 18- Permission slips and donations due for Tellus Museum field trip (sent home today)
Dec. 21-Jan. 4- Winter Holidays
Jan. 5- Students return to school
Jan. 6- Field trip to Tellus Museum

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December 3, 2009

We are starting to record our books today. Please have your child practice reading their book at home until their turn comes to record.
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December 1, 2009

Homework- Math text book pg. 333 #10-20

Parents,

     Don't forget the parent meeting on Thursday at 2:30 in Mrs. Griffin's room for our Immigration Day if you are planning to volunteer on the 11th. If you would like to volunteer but are not able to come to the meeting please let me or Mrs. Doering know and one of us will be sure to get the information to you.

Tracy Prator

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November 30, 2009

Homework- Math workbook pg. 82 (lesson 17.3)
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November 20, 2009

Over the holidays the your child should ask you what country their ancestors came from. If there are two then they are to choose one of them. When we return from the break we will be talking about immigration in the late 1800's.  You can find the origin of your last name at www.ancestry.com .
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!!!  See everyone on November 30th!
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November 18, 2009

Homework- Math workbook pg. 76 and bring in 15 pennies by Friday
Science workbook pgs. 34, 36-38
Friday- DOL quiz, Spelling test and Math quiz (over adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators).
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November 17, 2009

Forwarded message from Chantel Walker/Yearbook coordinator:

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November 16, 2009

Homework- Math workbook pg. 75 lesson 16.1 only #1-8
Reading- Read your Christmas book aloud to an adult at home.
DOL Quiz, Spelling test and Math Quiz on Friday.  Math quiz will be over adding fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators.

Don't forget to sign and return the pink Human Growth and Development permission slip that was sent home on Friday.

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November 13, 2009

Please have your child read their Christmas project book aloud over the weekend a few times.

Look at Science Day pictures here.
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November 12, 2009

Science Day was a BLAST!!!  Thank you to all of our parent volunteers for making this day such a success!

Homework- Please have your child read their Christmas Project book aloud to someone tonight, concentrating on reading smoothly and with good expression.

*Due to Science Day I did not get weekly folders packed. I will send them home tomorrow.
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November 11, 2009

*Thank you to Mrs. Pennebaker (Erin's Grandma) for coming today to be our Mystery Reader! We really enjoyed having her.

*Please have your child wear their class t-shirt tomorrow, if possible, for Science Day.

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November 10, 2009
Homework- Math workbook pg. 61 lesson 13.4
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November 9, 2009

Homework- Math workbook page 60, lesson 13.3
DOL Quiz, Spelling test and Math quiz on Friday!

*Your children have brought in some wonderful books that other children will love to receive at Christmas time! If you have not sent in your book for your child, please do so as soon as possible. Please let me know as soon as possible if you are not able to send in a book for your child for our project.

Date reminders from PTSA:

November 10 - December 9:  Holiday Tree of Wishes.  Parents and 
students pick a snowflake to help a Bullard child have a wonderful 
holiday!
Thursday, November 12: Science Day
Monday, November 16:  General PTSA Meeting and Turkey Bingo, 6:30.  
Bring a dessert, canned good, and play BINGO for Thanksgiving turkeys!
Thursday, November 19:  Chick fil a night  5:30 to 7:30
Tuesday, December 3:  Stars and Strikes Family Night 4:00 to 9:00
Thursday, December 17:  Chick fil a night, 5:30 to 7:30

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November 6, 2009

*Don't forget that ALL books for our Christmas project should be here by Monday so that we can start working on our oral expression when reading aloud. I've seen a few books and so far they are wonderful choices. Remember, it doesn't have to be an expensive book. It can be a paperback book. It can also be a "like new" book from home. We will start our practice on Monday by reading them to our book buddies.

*Don't forget to return your High Touch High Tech permission slips and donations ($8) by next Friday.

Have a great weekend!
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November 5, 2009

Homework- Math workbook pg. 59 lesson 13.2; Math quiz tomorrow!
Spelling test and DOL Quiz tomorrow!

*Don't forget to save those paper towel tubes and send them to school for us to use next week for Science Day!

*Don't forget to bring your book to school that you are planning to use for our Christmas project. We will start practicing our oral reading with them at book buddies on Monday.

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November 4, 2009

Homework- Math workbook pg. 58 lesson 13.1

*Don't forget that permission slips and donations for our in-school field trip are due next Friday, the 13th.
*Scholastic book orders are due tomorrow!
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November 2, 2009

Homework- Please spend some time while you are out tomorrow practicing your multiplication and division facts. There is a link under "helpful links" where you can take a timed multiplication test like the paper/pencil ones we do at school.  www.funbrain.com also has Math games you can play. Most kids know their facts but I want everyone to know them quickly (like you know your name).  Knowing the facts will help greatly with our unit in fractions.

Dates to remember:
*Tomorrow is a teacher workday. No school for students.
*Books for our Christmas project need to be brought in by next Monday, November 9th.
* Next Thursday, November 12th, is Science Day. Save and send in any paper towel tubes to school before then.
*Permission slips due for High Touch High Tech by Friday, November 13th. Donation amount is $8.
*Thanksgiving holidays- November 23-27


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October 30, 2009

Don't forget to be looking for that book you would like to read for fluency and expression for our class Christmas project.  It can be a new book or "like new" book from home. Please bring books to school by November 9th.

Don't forget that your child needs to be up-to-date on all immunizations before 6th grade. They will not be placed on a team until their files are complete. Here are the immunization requirements:

Georgia Form 3300

            Dental Record

            Hearing and Vision Record

 Georgia Form 3231

            3 Hepatitis B

            2 Measles

            2 Mumps

            2 Rubella

            2 Varicella (or history of disease documented by the doctor on the form)

From PTSA:
Holiday Tree of Wishes
November 10^th - December 9^th The holidays are a magical time of year.  With your help, we can bring happiness to Bullard children and make sure they have a wonderful holiday!  Beginning November 10^th, we will start taking donations for our annual “Tree of Wishes.”  You or your child can stop by and “catch a snowflake” from the tree in the front lobby.  Each snowflake will be marked with a gift a child has selected, but may otherwise not receive without your help.  Please attach the snowflake to the unwrapped gift and deposit it in the box located in the lobby no later than Wednesday, December 9th.   There will be an adult in the lobby prior to announcements each morning to assist your child in choosing a snowflake.  Please discuss with your child how many snowflakes they are permitted to take.  If you are unable to purchase a particular item, please have your child return the snowflake and select another.  If you have any questions, please contact Tracey Brownlee at traceybrownlee@mindspring.com or Kathy Juncal at kljuncal@yahoo.com.  Thank you for your support!

This is from a teacher at Frey Elementary

You’re Invited To a Special 5^th Grade Day at the

Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History

in Downtown Kennesaw

Special activities will be planned to enhance our 5^th grade Civil War Social Studies Unit.

When: Next Saturday, November 7^th - From 1pm to 4pm

$4 Discount Admission

What a great way to share with your family what you have been learning about at school. All family members are welcome. If your parents can’t drive, see if you can come with a friend!

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October 28, 2009

Homework- Math workbook pgs. 18-19 (lesson 4.3 and 4.4)
Spelling- go to www.spellingcity.com and play Match It! and Which Word.
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Homework- Practice spelling words on www.spellingcity.com

*I sent out an e-mail to all parents today in regards to a Christmas project. Please let me know if you have any questions. Also, if you have a "like new" book at home that you would like to have your child use/give for the project, that may be used instead of purchasing one.  If you are not financially able to participate in this please let me know and I will take care of it. I don't want to cause anyone a hardship. (There is a link to the left with the letter.)

A message from PTSA re: Boosterthon!

1. Thank you for your support

2. Money is due Thursday morning

3. When money is turned in, it's ok if there is still some

outstanding, just bring in what you have collected so far.

Thank you so much for your support of the Boosterthon program!

Kelly Duncan

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October 22, 2009

Homework-
Math- In our new study of graphs students worked in groups today and chose a survey question with 5 choices. Students are to ask 5 people they know their survey question. ALL of my students are staying with me for Math this 9 weeks. We are not switching for Math anymore right now.
Spelling- go to www.spellingcity.com and practice your spelling words for your test tomorrow.
Read for 20-30 minutes.

*The fun run was a blast today!! The kids had so much fun and did a great job of running their laps. The pledge time has been extended so you have another night to get pledges. Prizes will be awarded again tomorrow.

*Don't forget to mark your calendar that November 3rd is a teacher workday. There is no school for students.

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October 20, 2009

Homework- Mrs. Prator's Math class will be post testing tomorrow. We have been reviewing since Friday. I sent out an e-mail today with pages to study from.

I posted this week's words to www.spellingcity.com . I have also posted the DOL sentences done so far this week. Check it out!

*Last day to get pledges for Boosterthon. The fun run will be Thursday from 10:10-11:10. Parents are invited to join us for the fun.

*Don't forget that tomorrow (Wednesday) is an early release day. Students will be dismissed 2 hours early (12:15). Please make sure you send a note with any transportation changes with your child in the morning.


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October 16, 2009

This message is from PTSA:

Dear Parents,

Thank you for a great start off to our Boosterthon fundraiser!  The pledges that have come in are raising the class averages, and the classes are enjoying their prizes.  The Boosterthon guys are giving great character education lessons every day, and inspiring the children to work as a team.  If you have not made a pledge towards your child's class yet, please sign on to funrun.com this weekend, enter your child's personal code, and make a pledge.  Every donation, no matter the amount, raises the class average.  You also don't have to make a "per lap" pledge, you can make a flat donation in any amount.  

You can easily check your team's average on the pledge page, and can also see how many states the class and school have received pledges from.  It' s a great way to learn geography, while supporting a good cause!

Please note the Fun Run times for Thursday...9:00 is 2nd/3rd grade, 10:10 is 4th/5th grade, and 11:20 is K/1st grade.  We encourage all parents to attend this uplifting event!

Thank you for helping the kids at Bullard succeed by donating to improve technology and science programs!  Please let me know if you have any questions!   

Kelly Duncan
PTSA President

   kellykristine@comcast.net
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October 14, 2009

Dear parents,

     As you probably have heard from your child, I have been out this week. My daughter is sick with the flu. I am not sure when I will return. It is possible that I will be out all week.  We're just waiting for her fever to break.  It is very important that your child is writing down any homework they have in their agenda as it will not be posted on the website this week. I hope others are staying flu free. Report cards will still be sent home tomorrow in Thursday folders. There will not be comments  on your child's weekly sheet because I have not been there. Please sign and return the white card in the envelope as soon as possible. The report card is your copy to keep. Have a great week!
                                                                                   
                                                                                                    Tracy Prator



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October 7, 2009

Homework- Mrs. Prator's Math workbook pg. 64 lesson 14.2
SS- finish reading chapter 6 lesson 1 pgs. 176-181 (Target students need to read the entire lesson. All other students need to read pg. 180-181.)


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October 6, 2009

Homework- Mrs. Prator's Math workbook pg. 64 lesson 14.1

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October 5, 2009

Homework- Mrs. Wright's Math class workbook pg. 64
DOL Quiz and Spelling test Friday!

*This Wednesday, the Root House will be here to share a Civil War trunk with us. There is not cost to the children.

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October 1, 2009

Homework- Mrs. Prator's Math hw- finish board problems.
#1- .24 x 2= model and solve (pg. 126 for example)
#2  .2 x .5= model and solve (pg. 132 for example)
#3  6.1 x 2.7= multiply (pg. 134 for example)
#4  2.8 x 1.6= model and solve (see Math folder notes for example)
#5  1.8 divided by .3= model and solve (pg. 190 for example)
#6  2.08 divided by .4= divide (pg. 192 for example)
Completing these problems are a study guide for tomorrow's quiz.

Mrs. Wright's Math hw- review for tomorrow's Math quiz; Mrs. Wright gave practice problems to use for reviewing.

Spelling test and DOL Quiz tomorrow