Weekly Theme:  Summer Vacation

FYI:  Relax and enjoy your time off from school!

Daily Schedule:

ILA

Recess

Math

Lunch

SSR

Religion

Science

Social Studies

Specials - Art - Monday; Gym - Tuesday; Computers - Wednesday; Library - Thursday; Music - Friday

Classroom Procedures: The classroom responsibilities and rules have been created collaboratively with the students. They coincide directly with the St. Elizabeth Code of Conduct.

Classroom Rules and Responsibilities:

1) Respect others and their things.

2) Talk when it is your turn.

3) Raise your hand.

4) Keep your hands to yourself.

5) Stay calm and make safe choices.

If a student chooses not to follow the Code of Conduct and/or Classroom Rules and Responsibilities, then:

1st offense: Verbal warning

2nd offense: Write initials on front board

3rd offense: Mark in calendar

The students are aware of these consequences and understand when/why they are given. If a student receives a mark, the calendar must be signed. If a student receives 5 marks in one month, they need to serve a detention. If a student has an entire month with no marks, they receive a homework pass. Calendars must be signed every Thursday. Please be aware that arriving late to school does constitute a mark on the calendar.

Rewards will be given for responsible, respectful behaviors. Commendations are given for students doing an excellent job. Christian Witness Awards are given monthly to students exemplifying the qualities of Jesus. Two additional 3B rewards are “Mrs. Buck’s Bucks” and “Magic Marbles.”

Our Classroom Jobs:-Paper Person -Messengers -Postal Person -Library Aides
-Girl Line Leader -Girl Line Ender -Boy Line Leader - Boy Line Ender -Plant Checker
-Dust Brushers -Boards -Calendar -Door Holder -Attendance Sticks -Desk Wipers -Closet Checker

Mrs. Buck’s Brainiacs: A Club For Students Interested in Achieving

Below is a list of some amazing facts and bits of information. All you have to do is learn about the topic and then come share your knowledge with Mrs. Buck during recess or lunch. You can be a 1 star member or an 84 star member! Once you have earned 5 stars, you will be part of the Mrs. Buck’s Brainiacs Hall of Fame. This is displayed in the hallway for all to see and you will remain in the Hall of Fame forever! You can research your topic in class when you finish your work or at home when you have free time. The information you gather can be written down, however, when you share your knowledge with Mrs. Buck, it must be memorized! Are you up for the challenge?

Mrs. Buck’s Brainiacs Hall of Fame Members 2007-2008

Meagan M. - 21 stars

Kathryn M. - 18 stars

Audrey V. - 17 stars

Marc N. - 12 stars

Michael D. - 10 stars

Halle K. - 7 stars

Maddie D. - 7 stars

Clare L. - 5 stars

Cameron K. - 5 stars

Christine L. - 5 stars

Mrs. Buck’s Brainiacs Hall of Fame Members 2006-2007

Allie L. - 7 stars

Elizabeth R. - 6 stars

Kelly Anne D. - 5 stars

Aine S. - 5 stars

THE CHALLENGES…

Social Studies

1) Name the 7 continents.

2) Name 15 world countries.

3) Name 15 major world cities.

4) Name 15 types of dwellings.

5) Name 10 South American and Central American countries.

6) Name 10 countries bordering the Pacific Ocean.

7) Name 10 countries in Europe.

8) Name 10 countries in Africa.

9) Name 10 major bodies of water.

10) Name 10 major world rivers.

11) Name 10 large deserts of the world.

12) Name 10 large lakes in North America.

13) Name 10 major mountains or mountain ranges.

14) Name the 50 states.

15) Write the names of the 50 states on a map.

16) Name the state capitals.

17) Name the 13 colonies.

18) Name 10 Native American tribes.

19) Name 10 Oregon Trail landmarks.

20) Name 10 of Pennsylvania’s counties.

21) Name the state symbols of Pennsylvania.

22) Name 8 explorers.

23) Name 8 Civil War battlefields.

24) Name the 1st to 10th Presidents in order.

25) Name the 11th to 20th Presidents in order.

26) Name the 21st to 30th Presidents in order.

27) Name the 31st to the current President in order.

Science

28) Name 15 kinds of fish.

29) Name 15 marine creatures.

30) Name 15 mammals.

31) Name 15 vertebrate animals.

32) Name 15 desert animals or wildlife.

33) Name 10 amphibians.

34) Name 10 reptiles.

35) Name 10 dinosaurs.

36) Name 10 types of birds.

37) Name 10 rain forest birds or mammals.

38) Name 10 deciduous trees.

39) Name 10 rocks or minerals.

40) Name 10 chemicals and their chemical symbols.

41) Name 10 constellations.

42) Name 10 organs in the human body.

43) Name 8 types of clouds.

44) Name 5 inventors and their inventions.

45) Name 5 human body systems.

46) Name the stages of the water cycle.

47) Name the order of the colors in the rainbow.

48) Label the major bones of the skeleton.

49) Name the order of the planets in the solar system.

Language Arts and Linguistics

50) Name 20 verbs.

51) Name 15 adjectives.

52) Name 15 adverbs.

53) Name 15 prepositions.

54) Name 10 common nouns and 10 proper nouns.

55) Name 10 famous authors.

56) Give two examples each of alliteration, personification, simile, metaphor, and onomatopoeia.

57) Count to 20 in Spanish.

58) Count to 20 in French.

59) Use sign language and “sign” the alphabet.

60) Score 100% on the grade level 100 word spelling test.

Math

61) Draw the lines of symmetry for the capital alphabet.

62) Computer area of squares, rectangles, circles, and triangles.

63) Name the perfect square numbers up to 225.

64) Write in Roman numerals up to 100.

65) Name 5 famous mathematicians.

66) Earn 100% on the area and perimeter of rectangles quiz.

67) Earn 100% on the square roots test.

68) Earn 100% in four minutes on the basic addition facts test.

69) Earn 100% in four minutes on the basic subtraction facts test.

70) Earn 100% in four minutes on the basic multiplication facts test.

71) Earn 100% in four minutes on the basic division facts test.

Miscellaneous

72) Name one career for each letter of the alphabet.

73) Name the birthstones for each month.

74) Name 20 different modes of transportation.

75) Name 15 breeds of horses.

76) Name 15 breeds of dogs.

77) Name 12 Summer or Winter Olympics events.

78) Name 10 large U.S. corporations.

79) Name 10 instruments in a marching band.

80) Name 10 instruments in a symphony orchestra.

81) Name 10 football teams and their cities.

82) Name 10 basketball teams and their cities.

83) Name 10 baseball teams and their cities.

84) Name 10 hockey teams and their cities.