Be safe over the break!

READ, THEN READ SOME MORE!!!


I'LL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

Math:
We continued to review estimating fractions.

Have a safe, relaxing, and wonderful break. See you next year!

Language Arts:
We need to completed through page 153 in the Common Core book.

History:
The colonial presentations keep on going and going and going and going!!!!

Other:
Field trip tomorrow! Bring a sack lunch and wear comfortable shoes.
Get your behavior cards and Thursday Folders SIGNED TONIGHT!

Cougar Pride assembly at 8:30-bus leaves at 9:15am. All parents who are coming to the field trip should just attend the assembly with us in the morning.

See you then! :)

Math:
1. We reviewed estimating fractions to the nearest 1/2.
2. We reviewed powers of 10 on worksheet 19/20  and adding/subtracting fractions 98/100
3.  We completed through 101.


English Language Arts:
We reviewed the steps for reading closely. Finish reading the 1st Boston Tea Party Article FOUR times.
Vocabulary/spelling test on aqua/hydro words tomorrow.

History:
We worked on our history presentations.

Other:
Do your iReady, reading, and typing.

Math:
  More practice with common core book adding and subtracting fractions with word problems. Do you remember the nine steps for word problems...check your notes.

We finished pages 96-99.


Language Arts:
We completed our vocabulary maps and Maniac Magee today...sniff sniff...it was so heartwarming.
Spellcabulary test = Thursday. Due to field trip on Friday.


History:
We continued with our history presentations.

Other:
Complete your iReady, typing, and reading for 40 minutes.

FIELD TRIP FRIDAY, BRING A SACK LUNCH AND WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES. :)

Math:
1. We completed common core pages 91-95- the modeling/drawing of fractions problems featuring addition and subtraction.

Remember the LCD determines the units for the drawing!

2. Math test parent signature and corrections will be collected on Wednesday.

Language Arts:
1.We introduced POINT OF VIEW- Point of view addresses: 1-Who is the speaker 2-His/Her opinion

2. Common core pages 144-148 were completed.

3. Get your spellcabulary tests signed by a parent-missed words = 10xs EACH.

4. Get your grade writing assignment from Friday signed (Maniac Magee/Uncle Jed character compare and contrast writing).

History:
Presentations continue...great job, folks. Remember these are colony presentations, not STATE presentations.

Other:
Field trip Friday, pack a sack lunch.
Get your iReady done, complete typing, and read for at least 40 minutes.
Progress reports will be sent home this week.

Friday, December 12, 2014
Math:  We completed the adding and subtracting fractions test. Corrections will be due next Thursday.


Language Arts:
We took our spellcabulary test.
We completed in class essay responses to a character analysis of Maniac Magee and Uncle Jed's methods of helping others.

History:
We had time to work on our group presentations of our Colonial Poem, Play, or Song

Other:
iReady, type as usual.
Please remember, students are expected to take an AR quiz every other week on the book that is being read independently.  This grade affects both the reading effort AND  the  reading comprehension grade on the report card.

Upcoming:
This next Friday, Dec. 19, is our field trip to the Discovery Cube LA (Sylmar, CA-only 17 miles away). Students need a sack lunch!!!!

Math:
We prepared for math test tomorrow.
Worksheets odds only: Lesson 58, Lesson 59, 122,

Language Arts: Today was the classroom spelling bee. We also completed the Making Meaning lesson Uncle Jed's Barbershop. Congratulations Emma and Michael T.
Tomorrow is the spellcabulary test.

History Presentations are going well.

Other:
Complete your iReady, reading, and typing.

Math:
1. We reviewed our quizzes. NO NEW ASSIGNMENTS!!!
2. Get two quizzes signed!!! (Except Rima, she only has one to be signed)
3. Study for test on Friday.

Language Arts:
1. We reviewed the sentences for the vocabulary maps.
2. We shared a few responses for the CC 135-138.
3. Study for your spellcabulary test on Friday.

History:
We presented a few of the Colonial presentations.

Other:
iReady, type, read.

MATH:
We practiced adding and subtracting fractions. ODDS ONLY: Pages 72, 105/107; ALL p. 40

Test = Friday: Adding and subtracting all manner of fractions, renaming mixed numbers as improper fractions and vice versa.

Language Arts:
We completed the vocabulary "map" definition and sentence on one side; word and picture on the other side.
We completed CC book pages 135-138 AS A GROUP-all of these pages should be completed!

History:
All history project slides are due by 5pm today. Be sure to share your work with me.

Other:
iReady, read, and type.

Math practice-getting ready for the quiz tomorrow and test on Friday!

P. 66 complete top chart, but not bottom two rows.
P. 68 Do not complete middle column
P. 113 front and back, do not  complete columns A & C

Language Arts:

1. We are doing the vit/viv/bio word list on spellingcity.com and handed out to you today.  The word/picture/definition/sentence chart is due on Wednesday.

One side has word, its definition, and a sentence that proves you know what the word means.  The other side has a picture to accompany word.

2. We are working IN CLASS ONLY on common core pages 135-138.

3. Get CC book pages 128, 134, and spellcabulary tests signed by a guardian/parent.

HISTORY:
Slides are due tomorrow for your projects, remember to share with each other and to share with me. (can edit please)

Other:
Please complete your iReady lessons (2 math and 2 language arts each week). Some of you are falling way behind on the math.
Reading and typing, as usual.

Math:  Okay, now I trust you...to add and subtract mixed numbers with different denominators.
We completed two worksheets: Test 10-do all the problems and Test 11- you do not have to complete the bottom two rows.
Nothing to sign.
Math test next Friday, 12/12/14 on adding and subtracting all manner of fractions

Language Arts:
We took our geo/terra spellcabulary test.
We completed through page 134 in our Common Core books.
Nothing to sign.

History:
Keep working on your projects/google slides-they're due next Tuesday. :)

Other:
PTA Barnes and Noble night TONIGHT-have fun...and buy a lovely book! Tell them you're with Keppel when you purchase the book and Keppel gets a percentage of the sales. Yay!!

iReady, read, type....breathe, dance, sigh, skip, sing, and hug!

Math: We learned how to add and subtract mixed numbers with different denominators.  Because I love ya, but I don't yet trust ya: We are not doing any independent practice on this yet.  One worksheet, page 133, rows 1-4 only.

English Language Arts:
We practiced discerning compare & contrast text structures from cause & effect text structures.
We read the passage. We read it again looking for clue words. We then decide what type of text structure was used.
Spellcabulary Test on Geo/Terra words tomorrow.

History:
Due Tuesday:
History Project: 3 people

1 Person = Name of Colony, region of Colony, map of Colony, describe founding story/ important people related to colony.

2 Person = Name of country of origin of founders, religion of founders/spiritual beliefs, name and describe Native American tribes. Relationship between colonists and Native Americans. 

3 Person = Describe climate., describe geography, describe crops/industry, tell how these are related

All: Contribute one more important fact or interesting fact about the colony.

Google Docs Project, be sure to share with me! 

Other:

Red Robin fundraiser tonight!!! YUM!

iReady, read, and type-you know the drill...

Math:
We learned how to add and subtract mixed numbers today.
Step 1: Set up the problem vertically and change to improper fractions.
Step 2: Find the LCD and rename fractions.
Step 3: Add or subtract numerators.
Step 4: Simplify or die...

One worksheet front and back with subtracting mixed numbers-we already did the bottom row in class.
One worksheet on subtracting with unlike denominators.

Language Arts:
We compared and contrasted text structures today.  Complete through CC book 128. Follow directions and use complete sentences.

History Project:
Get going in Google Slides if you want with your part.

History Project:

3 people-

1 Person = State/describe: Name of Colony, region of Colony, map of Colony,  founding story/ important people related to colony.

2 Person =  State/describe: Country of origin of founders, religion of founders/spiritual beliefs, Native American tribes. Relationship between colonists and Native Americans. 

3 Person = Climate/Geography, crops/industry, tell how these are related

All: Contribute one more important fact or interesting fact about the colony.

All: Create a play, poem, or song to help us learn the important information above.

Math:
We subtracted fractions with unlike denominators.   We completed worksheet pages 125 and 127.
(Remember to slow down and look at the denominators to see if one is a multiple of the other.  If so, you don't need to do the lists in order to find the LCD.)


Language Arts:
We wrote 20 sentences using subordinating conjunctions.  Remember when the sentence starts with a subordinating conjunction, then you need a comma before the independent clause.

We finished the common core book through page 121

Science:
We took the chapter 2 science test.

Other:
Do your iReady, your typing, and your reading-you sooooo smart!

Math:
1. We subtracted with like denominators.  Worksheets pages 54, 103, 105.
2. Get 3 quizzes signed by parent/guardian.

Language Arts:
1. Complete CC book pages 115-118. Follow all directions.
2. Study your  terra/geo words for spellcabulary test on Friday.
3. Get spellcabulary and common core pages signed by a parent.

Science: 
Test tomorrow on chapter 2! Study your notes/chapter review.

Other:
Don't forget you need to keep up with your AR tests, your iReady, and your typing.

MATH

We took quizzes and completed three worksheets: pages 25, 29, and 72.

LANGUAGE ARTS

We took our spellcabulary quiz and did a Making Meaning lesson on Star of Fear, Star of Hope.

Science

We read and discussed Chapter 2, Lesson 3.

Make sure you know the definition and function of : guard cells, stoma, stomata, cellular respiration, photosynthesis.

Chapter 2 Test  will be on Tuesday, December 2.  We will review Chapter 2 on Monday December 1st.  I instructed the students to study their notes for 5-10 min/day over the break and then spend longer on Sunday before we return so as to be ready for the test on Tuesday. 

Other:

Keep up your iReady, reading, and typing.  By the time we come back from Thanksgiving break, you should be ready for another AR quiz and completed at least 4 reading lessons & 4 math lessons on iReady.

OPTIONAL: COMPLETE A LIST OF ITEMS THAT YOU ARE THANKFUL FOR, NUMBER IT, TURN IT IN ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST FOR TABLE POINTS!!! 

HAPPIEST OF THANKSGIVINGS!

Math: Today was READ-A-THON!

 Optional math challenge: Can you find the pattern?

6 + 4 * 210
9 + 2 * 711
8 + 5 * 313
5 + 2 * 37
7 + 6 * 113
9 + 8 * 117
10 + 6 * 416
15 + 3 = 1218

Bring in the answer tomorrow! :)

LANGUAGE ARTS:
1. TODAY WAS READ-A-THON!
2. Tomorrow is the spelling/vocabulary word test for "The Summer My Father Was Ten" list.

SCIENCE: TODAY WAS READ-A THON!

OTHER:  TODAY WAS READ-A-THON!  A GIANT THANKS TO THE FAMILIES WHO DONATED TO OUR CLASSROOM FUNDRAISER!  TO ALL: YOUR CHILDREN WERE GREAT READERS...MAYBE SOME AR TESTS WILL BE TAKEN SOON???

Math:
We learned how to add fractions with unlike denominators today. We finished worksheets pages 110 &111. We reviewed how to convert from mixed numbers to improper fractions and vice versa on the third worksheet.
Get your project signed by a parent.

Language Arts:
We completed and shared our vocabulary slides to study for the vocabulary/spelling test on Friday. We completed Common Core pages 57-60.

Science:
We read science chapter 2, lesson 2.

Other:
Reading day is tomorrow-wear your APPROPRIATE pajamas and bring your donations tomorrow.
iReady, typing, and reading are mandatory.

Math:
We added fractions with like denominators.  We completed worksheet pages 82 & 95.  Do you know the steps for adding fractions.
1. Set up the problem
2. Add the numerators
3. Keep the same denominators
4. Simplify or die ( divide by the big one/turn it into a mixed number)

LA:
Study your spellcabulary words. "When My Father Was Ten" and "Star of Fear" on spelling city.com
Test on Friday.

Science:
We finished chapter 2, lesson 1 on plants in science.  Review your notes!!!!

Other:
The fifth grade committee reported that we raised $7777.00 on the wreath sales.

The read-a-thon for 1107 is on Thursday!  Wahooooooooooooooo!
iReady competition is on for reading....when you get to 35 lessons-you get a prize.....????

Type, read, iReady as usual! :)

Math:
We converted mixed numbers into improper fractions today.
Steps:
1.Multiply the denominator by the whole number.
2. Add the old numerator to the answer from step 1.
3. Put the answer from step 2 as the new numerator, use the old denominator.

We finished MJ 123-124, one review worksheet for reducing fractions, one worksheet for converting improper into mixed numbers.

Language Arts:
We are comparing and contrasting characters in the Common Core book. We finished through page 57. Do your best job; I'm grading these!

Science:
Plant Power!! We started chapter 2.

Other:
Fifth grade committee meeting tonight!  Wahoo! Check out the Facebook page for more details.
Reading, typing, and iReady as per usual!

Math:
We learned how to convert improper fractions into mixed numbers!  Two worksheets-soooooo easy!

Language Arts:
READ! We completed the district benchmark-finally!

History:
We took our Chapter 5 test.

Other:
Do your iReady, read, and type.

Math:
We worked on the District Benchmark Trimester 1 Math Test.  Bring a book to read tomorrow, in case you finish early. :)

LA:
We worked on the 1st Trimester Language Arts Benchmark. Bring a book to read tomorrow, in case you finish early. :)

History:
Chapter 5 test tomorrow. Study your graphic organizers...do you know names and important facts about Powhatan chiefs? Hmm....hint, hint....wink, wink.

Other:
Get Report Card envelope signed and return it tomorrow, get behavior card and Thursday Folder signed and returned by tomorrow.
Read, type, iReady-as per usual.

MINIMUM DAY TOMORROW-DISMISSAL = 12:30

Math:
1. We renamed fractions today.
2. We finished the "Shelton" worksheets pages 78-79 and a project tracing the fraction shapes.  I'll be in by 7:30am tomorrow if you need further access to the shapes to finish your project.
3. Five of you still owe me the Unit 4 Math tests-Multiplying and Dividing Decimals with corrections-you need to return it with  a note that states that you didn't want to complete corrections with it, if you didn't complete corrections.

Language Arts:
1. We watched the Amelia Earhart video 10 times and took notes. We'll be writing on it tomorrow. :)
2. Get your writing for Nellie Bly signed...I still don't have some students writing turned in. See me if your not sure whether or not you turned it in.
3. Get your spelling/vocabulary test signed by a parent-10s each for each misspelled word.

History:
Test = Friday on Chapter 5  
Review your notes and the chapter review that we started in class today.

Other:
Reading daily is NOT optional.
Type, and do your iReady.

Math: We worked on renaming fractions in the lowest terms:
1. Look at original fraction and think "What is the largest number that I can divide both the numerator and denominator by evenly?"
2. Set up the BIG 1 & divide across the numerator and the denominator.
3. Repeat, if necessary.

We completed 3 worksheets on the renaming fractions in the lowest terms.

Language Arts:
 Read.

History:
Chapter 5 test next Friday.

Other:
REMEMBER ALL WREATH ORDERS ARE DUE BY MONDAY!  EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO SCHOOL, YOU CAN DROP THEM OFF IN THE OFFICE. YAY!

Want to watch the Choral performance...check out this link!

Have a nice 5 day break!  Thank a veteran for their service.
See you next Wednesday.
Read every day!!!!
iREady: complete the 2 reading and math lessons required.
Type: remember 2 pages of typing are expected by April in one sitting!

Math:
l. We had basic fraction review today!  We completed two worksheets and page 121 in the Math Journal.


Language Arts:
We completed the first two paragraphs of our essays to answer the following question: Why did Nellie Bly become a stunt reporter?

Paragraph 1 = introduction
Paragraph 2 = body paragraph with one idea about why Bly became a stunt reporter

Tomorrow will be the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs about why she became a stunt reporter.

History:
Complete the notes for chapter 5, lesson 3.
Information about report cards for parents!Click here for the Glendale Unified School District's video explanation of the changes to the report card. 

Information about report cards for parents!

Click here for the Glendale Unified School District's video explanation of the changes to the report card. 

Math-
Multiplication/Division with Decimals test was today. Afterwards, we completed math boxes on MJ p. 109, 111, & 117

Language Arts-
Study your spelling and vocabulary words-test Thursday
We completed the Motive map for Nellie Bly story- 2 details for traits, 2 details for words, 2 details for actions (with page numbers)

History-
We covered Chapter 5, Lesson 2-The French Colonies!  Oui oui, mon cherie!

Other-
Wreath sales were extended until next Monday-you can turn them into the office next Monday even Read as if your life depended upon it-it does!
Type for 20 minutes. Remember, you are expected to be able to type two pages in one sitting by April so that you can complete an online essay for the yearly exams.

Math:
1. Review your notes for math test tomorrow. Unit 4 in the Math Journal-decimal multiplication and division!
2. We completed Lesson 27 worksheet.
3. Get two math quizzes signed.

Language Arts:
Study Vocab/Spelling words- test = Thursday!  They're listed on Spellingcity.com under "Nellie Bly Story" for Melissa Cannon
We completed our vocab. map-words & definitions on one side, picture on the other side
Get vocab test  & spelling test signed by a parent.
Misspelled spelling words = 10 times each!

History:
We began chapter 5:  The Northwest Passage


Other:
iReady- 2 math and 2 reading lessons due by next Sunday, type for 20 minutes, read for 40 minutes.
Friday-Tuesday are student holidays.
We began our Improvisation Class today with Mrs. Gilbert. We had great fun participating in improv. games.

Math:
Count your candy...
Math test next Tuesday, study your notes

Language Arts:
Use proper punctuation when asking for candy...


Other:
iReady, typing, and reading are mandatory.
Happy Halloween!  Be safe!  
Turn your clocks back on Saturday night/Sunday. Remember, fall back one hour.
See you next month. :)

Math:
Due to the performance today we had shortened math time. We only completed 1 worksheet, division practice. :)
Get 2 quizzes signed.
Test = next Tuesday on decimal multiplication and division.


Language Arts:
We finished Cause and Effect graphic organizers for pages 56-57 in our Making Meaning books
Vocabulary and Spelling tests tomorrow, study!

Other:
Typing, reading and iReady ARE MANDATORY each and every school day.

Arrive at Hoover at 6pm tonight already in your white dress shirt and black pants/skirt. See you there. :)

Math:
We completed two quizzes in math today.  We also completed a worksheet on place value and one on division.  You are all doing very well on DMSCB....remember to move the decimal up into the quotient!  You want your old teacher to be able to sleep at night.


Language Arts:
We finished reading through page 60 in the Making Meaning book- just the 6 pages of the "Survival and Loss" section.
Remember to study your vocab. and spelling words.

Science:
Science test postponed until tomorrow afternoon due to extended rehearsal today.

Other:
iReady, type, and READ-your brain will love you for it!
Call time = 5:45pm at the classroom.  If you arrive after 6pm, head directly to Hoover. Performance is free. Yay!

Sell some greenery via the fifth grade sales to help your play day. :) Yay

Math:
MJ 111-112, Be sure to try the extra practice in your Study Link 4-6 for interpreting remainders.
Review exponents....hint, hint.

Math test next Tuesday! Study, then study some more.


Language Arts:
We used the Chromebooks to create vocabulary presentations-share with someone for fun!

Science:
Review for the Science Test: chapter 1.

Other:
Performance Thursday, 10/30/2014. CALL TIME = 5:45pm at Keppel homeroom classroom.  This is a correction from yesterday's blog!

iReady, READ, TYPE, SMILE, DANCE, and SING!!!
Parents, please click on this link: 21st Century Homework Policy Survey. Here's your chance to submit your ideas and opinions about our new 21st Century Homework policy. :)

Math:
1. We killed remainders today...ask about it!
2. MJ 109-110 and worksheet only rows 1 & 3, plus the back-word problems
3. Get your common core quiz signed by a parent.

Language Arts:
1. We learned about clue words for chronological order.
2. We got our new "time" related spelling words-Greek & Latin word based list. It's on spellingcity.com
3. We got our new vocabulary list for the Making Meaning non-fiction that we're reading this week. The list is under "Survival and Loss" Vocabulary words on spellingcity.com


Science:
Chapter 1 test on Wednesday!! Study!
Read 58-61, extra table points for students who complete the challenges-writing or math. ;)
Complete the chapter review on pages 62-63 (#1-10) and chapter test pages 64-65. This is optional-answers for smarties/table points tomorrow. :)

Other:
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Math: We completed the quiz from our common core book.
We completed EASY division work packets (3 pages, the 4th page is a work space only ;) )

Language Arts:  We had our Red Ribbon Week assembly.  We brain stormed ideas to do when we are feeling sad, angry, or scared that HEALTHY ideas.  Bring in five strategies that you can do when you are having those feelings. Get it signed by a parent.

Science:
Explain the six basic processes of life.  Write a note telling me that you explained what those processes are and to whom did you explain them. Get it signed by a parent.

Other:
Wreath, the weather outside is delightful-but our fifth grade coffers are frightful (ly low) Please buy a wreath, buy a wreath, buy a wreath.

iReady lessons-due by Sunday at 9pm (2 math & 2 reading lessons), reading = 40 minutes minimum daily, typing = 20 minutes daily.

Math:
1. We completed the Common core math pages 77-81.
2. Review all common core pages. Make sure you know the steps for multiplying and dividing with decimals, place value, exponents. (hint, hint, wink, wink, ah hem- quiz tomorrow!)

English Language Arts:
1. Complete 10 more cause and effect sentences; be sure to use the words: so, because, since, or as a result.
2. Finish the three-four paragraphs for the Renaissance writing.  Remember to: 1. Answer the prompt in your own words. 2. Use a quote from the text to support your answer.

Science:
Great job on  your presentations today.

Other:
Wear red tomorrow. Red Ribbon Week recognition assembly is tomorrow.  Have you used your strategies to deal with anger, sadness, frustration, boredom, or insecurity?  Remember having positive strategies will help you to deal with your problems your WHOLE HEALTHY LIFE!

Choral Performance is next Thursday, October 30. Attendance is mandatory.
Read, type, iReady are required.
Behavior cards & Thursday folders need to be signed by a parent and returned. Pictures went home today. :)

Math: Great job with dividing decimals today! Review the steps in your notebooks.
By tomorrow, complete 3 problems only: p. 74     3.6/ .3
and page 75, problem numbers 15 and 16.

Division test next Tuesday!

Language Arts:
Complete the graphic organizer for the three articles only. Be sure that you use a tree map. Answer each prompt in your own words, then find a quote to defend your answer.

Science:Reread chapter 1, lesson 2

Other:
iReady and typing-you know the drill! :)

Wreath sales, get your fresh wreaths for the holidays! :)

Red Ribbon Week: Have you discussed your strategies to stay drug free?

Math:
A. We worked on division with decimals.  We learned the steps:
1. Set up problem-remember the dividend goes inside the division "house."
2. Move the decimal over in the divisor. (Move it to the right of the ones place.)
3. Move the decimal over in the dividend the SAME number of places as you did in the divisor.
4. Move decimal up in new spot into quotient.
5. DMSCB
6. Check answer by using inverse operation (multiply quotient by the divisor)

B. two worksheets: complete all of p. 46, 51, & 53

C. Get parent signature on all 3 quizzes

LA:
A. Complete 10 cause and effect sentences: use the words "because", "so", or "as a result."
B. Get spelling test signed by a parent and write misspelled words 10 times each.
C. Get parent signature on cause and effect graded assignment.

Other:
Read for 40 minutes, type for 20 minutes, complete iReady lessons.
Remember to complete the extra iReady lessons.
The fifth-grade committee is looking forward to choosing winners for the wreath sales. Be a winner!
Remember all of this money goes to your 5th grade t-shirt, play day, colonial day, and promotion events.

Math:
We reviewed the basics for division. Review your notes on dividend, divisor, quotient and all the LOVELY varieties for division: slants, division symbol, "the house", fraction bar.  Ask yourself what goes in "the house"?   Make sure that you understand equivalent fractions.  We will use all of these for divison with decimals tomorrow.

Language Arts:
Common core book: pages 43-49. Attack the questions and read the three articles on Leonardo daVinci and Gutenberg.  DO NOT ANSWER THE QUESTIONS, WE'LL DO THEM TOGETHER! :)

SCIENCE:
Finish your ABC science vocabulary list and definitions.  We'll be using these tomorrow. :)

Other:
Wreath Sales:  Mrs. Bodden will be by tomorrow to check your lists of 10 names that you want to sell to: be prepared.

iReady- Many of you are completing the 2 lessons in math and 2 in reading each week-good for you! You are making fine progress and ripping through those lessons.  For those of you who have fallen behind, expect your report cards to reflect your effort.  Remember you are welcome to come into the classroom before school or after-school to complete lessons.
*Make sure that you you complete the EXTRA lesson first each week.  These are the lessons that I have assigned individually to augment instruction. Some of these lessons will be really easy; enjoy those!  Some of the lessons are harder; persevere-you can do it!
Read, type, and say something nice to your parents!  That's an imperative sentence!  (mandatory)

Math:
Review the standard algorithm for division...DMSCB.
We completed two worksheets...Math boxes 8-1 and 8-9.

Language Arts:
We took our spelling test and completed common core pages 37-42 (which were collected as a quiz.)
Some of you have until Monday to redo your cause and effect sentences. You need to connect the cause and the effect in ONE sentence using a conjunction like "because" or "so" or "as a result."

Science:
Review your notes on cell organelles-make sure you know the job/function of each organelle.

Other:
See ya at Rockin' for the Arts tonight! :)

iReady complete this week's 2 math and 2 reading lessons by 9pm on Sunday.
Read for 40 minutes, type for 20 minutes.

Sing, sculpt, dance, write, breathe.....

Math:
1. MJ 102, 108.
2. We covered partial products division.
3. Math tests and math corrections are due on Monday, October 20th with parent signature.  All students who choose NOT to do corrections must get a note signed by a parent

Language Arts:
1. Spelling test tomorrow on mono/uni words and bi/duo words-see spelling city
2. We completed at least two sentences using the cause and effect key words to describe students' experiences yesterday with either being helpful or self-serving.
3. Get Princess/Cinderella writing project (final draft, rough draft, and all graphic organizers) signed by a parent.

Science:
We played a theater game where students acted out the "cell organelle" and other students guessed which organelle was being acted out.

Finish your double bubble map for comparing and contrasting animal cell and plant cell organelles.

Other:
Read, type, iReady.  By the way, good job to those of you who recognized the Greek/Latin root "tele" today during the science lesson. Way to study your vocabulary lesson on iReady! :)

Math:

1. DMSCB, then do it again.

2. We completed MJ 100-101

Language Arts:

Extended Assignment: We are studying cause and effect. We studied clue words for cause and effect. 

We have a cause and effect experiment:

1. 1/2 the class (closest to Pimenta's room) has the assignment of having as much fun as your parents ALLOW today and noticing your energy level tonight.  You must follow your parents' rules for safety and behavior.

2. 1/2 the class (closest to Faieta's room) has the assignment of being as helpful as they possibly can-again, following all parents' rules for safety and behavior.

All students need to mentally reflect on how their assignment made them feel. Rate your energy level 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. Rate your emotions.  Satisfied 1-10, Happy 1-10, Sad 1-10, Proud 1-10.

We are doing a social experiment to see the "effects" (how we feel) after these "causes."

We will be writing about these tomorrow.

Science:

We finished chapter 1, lesson 1 on cells! :)  Review your notes.

Other:

Type = 20 minutes, read = 40 minutes, iReady = 2 lessons reading, 2 lessons math

Math:
  MJ 31, 34, 36, 39, 58, 59  (All of these except 58 & 59 should have been finished prior to today) We'll be correcting for smarties tomorrow. :)

LA:
We finished CC book 31-34 today in class.
1. 1/2 the class (closest to Faieta's room) has the assignment of having as much fun as your parents ALLOW today and noticing how your energy level is tonight.  You must follow your parents' rules for safety and behavior.

2. 1/2 the class (closest to Pimenta's room) has the assignment of being as helpful as they possibly can-again, following all parents' rules for safety and behavior.

All students need to mentally reflect on how their assignment made them feel. Rate your energy level 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. Rate your emotions.  Satisfied 1-10, Happy 1-10, Sad 1-10, Proud 1-10.

We are doing a social experiment to see the "effects" (how we feel) after these "causes."

NO NEED TO WRITE them down, but do THINK carefully because we will be writing about these in class tomorrow.

Science:
Finish taking notes on chapter 1, lesson 1, page 29 only.  We will go over your notes tomorrow (Cannon's language arts class is EXEMPT from this notetaking, as you are involved in the social experiment above)

Other:
Read, type, iReady-as usual! :)

Math test tomorrow on unit 2!  Use your math journals and notes to study. We completed MJ p. 45 for more practice.

Language Arts:
Study your spelling lists: Mono/Uni, Bi/Duo

Science:
We had a big discussion about cells and living things.  We discussed how cells are made of atoms. We discussed how our bodies are made of cells and that each cell in our body has a job/function. We need to give energy to every cell in our body for it to stay alive!

Other:
We learned about the 5th grade wreath sales coming up...write your list of 10 people you want to sell to..Mrs. Bodden will be checking in on those lists.

iReady 2 lessons in math and 2 in reading are due this Sunday, read for 40 minutes each night, type for 20 minutes each night.

Smile and hug your family and play and sing!

Math:
Study for your test on Tuesday: concentrate on decimal addition, subtraction, and multiplication.  The test is on Unit 2 from your math journals.  Study your notes and use learnzillion.com for support/reteaching.

Language Arts:
What an amazing day of writing about science experiments and doing some!  Wow, good job following directions fifth graders.

History:
We completed Chapter 4, lesson 4-We'll finish chapter 4 next Monday.

Other:
iReady lessons-due by Sunday- two in math and two in reading. (Most students finished those today during class-yay!)

Read for 40 minutes daily, type for twenty minutes (iREady does not count as typing time-that's mostly clicking time)

Barragan's was fun last night, way to go fifth grade.  By the way, I heard wreath sales are coming...tons of circular fun-draising action.

Math:
Test Tuesday on Unit 2 in your Math journals, study your notes and your math journals.
We completed MJ pg. 50-51- I CHANGED THE DIRECTIONS ON THESE PAGES- DO AN ESTIMATE AND DO THE MULTIPLICATION FOR ALL PROBLEMS.  I did this because the test requires the estimate and the problem to be solved.

Look at page 64 in your CC book.  It uses the area model that we saw in the learnzillion.com lesson today.

Learnzillion code - LZ557, if you want to share with your parents-or review to be ready for tomorrow.

Language Arts:
I was so proud of you awesome spellers today. Great job on the language arts tests, too.
Tomorrow the Cinderella Final Copy is due. It should be very neat and tidy. It should be checked for spelling, punctuation, and grammar.  Be sure to use the revisions/recommendations that I wrote on your rough drafts.
Please turn in your work as follows:
on top = final copy, below final copy = rough draft, below rough draft = double bubble map, below double bubble map = tree map

History/Science
none

Other:
iReady lessons due by Sunday at 9pm, read, type, play, and EAT at Barragan's tonight (fifth grade fundraiser)
check out the justthehighnotes.blogspot.com for our performance songs.

Math:
We learned how to multiply with decimals today.  Make sure that you complete the two problems on the bottom of page 63 by tomorrow-remember the steps for word problems and all answers must include units! :)

Math test = next Tuesday, Review Unit two in your math journals: decimal addition and subtraction, lattice multiplication, landmarks (maximum, minimum, range, mode, median), expanded notation, NOT decimal division,  and word problems (think steps).

Language Arts:
1. The Line Drive test got moved up to tomorrow due to CELDT testing on Friday.  Please reread "Line Drive" and be ready to explain why that is a good title with support/reasons from the text. This will be an open book test.

2. Spelling and Vocabulary test = tomorrow due to CELDT testing. Remember the spelling words are in your practice book, p. 10 and on spellingcity.com

3.  We covered types of sentences: declarative, interrogatory, imperative, and exclamatory.  Oh my, we also covered interjections.
Oops, I forgot my keys at home.  Goodness, it is important to remember that interjections are separated from the sentence by a COMMA!

3. Cinderella stories final copy = due on Friday. Here's an imperative sentence, "Attach all tree map, double bubble, and rough drafts behind your beautiful final copy."  You may type the final copy, if you like-typing is optional.

History:
We finished Chapter 4 Lesson 3 today.  No homework required.

Other:
iReady lessons due by Sunday, type for 20 minutes, read for 40 minutes.
Barragan's fundraiser tomorrow for fifth grade committee! Wahoo!

Math:
  Target: I can divide with pride!!!!
 Don't forget your steps...DMSCB!!!!
Math test on multiplication/division with decimals = next Tuesday. ;) Study & practice & study some more.


Language Arts:
1.Finish your 10 sentences each for their, they're, and there in google docs.
2. Get your spelling/vocab. test signed.-Rewrite words that were misspelled ten times each on the back of the test.
3. Final copy of Cinderella stories writing is due on Friday.

History:
We finished chapter four, lesson two.

Other:
Practice your singing on justthehighnotes.blogspot.com...concert = Oct. 30-mandatory attendance.
Type for 20 minutes, read for 40 minutes, knock out an iReady lesson. :)
See you at Barragan's on Thursday for the fifth grade fundraiser-We get 20% of the proceeds-eat up, people!!! Wahoooooooo!!!

Math:
We are working on dividing whole numbers. :)
Ask your kids what "Does McDonalds sell cheeseburgers?" means. :)
Explain the models on page 44 in your own words.


Language Arts:
Complete a vocabulary map for the "Line Drive" words: maven, exhilarated, reigned, smirk, conceited, designated, mortified.

Reread "Line Drive"

Science:
NONE!

History:
Finish reading (reread) History Chapter 4, lesson 1.  (pages 150-155)

Other:
iReady, read, type, SING! (justthehighnotes.blogspot.com)
Remember: October 30 concert is mandatory!

Math:
We learned how to do lattice multiplication!!! Wahoo, we loved it!
We completed MJ 54-56.
If you want extra practice complete SL Unit 2, lesson 9 (2-9)
This is on the next math test.  The next math test will be week after next, be sure you know how to multiply and divide  3 digit by 2 digit numbers both with and without decimals.

Language Arts:
We wrote our introductory and conclusion paragraphs. for our contrast and comparison paragraphs.
Introduction should have  a hook (funny, question, quote, interesting fact) and a brief overview of what your body paragraphs are about.
Conclusion gives a brief review of your body paragraphs and YOUR opinion about the information in the body paragraphs-not about the stories.

History:
We almost finished the history presentations.
Other:
5th grade committee welcomes your submissions for the 5th Grade Class of 2015 t-shirt designs-make sure it's on regular sized paper, fill the paper, & no more than 3 colors total! Good luck!
Cannon Kumbaya time kids: final draft of poem and rough draft due on Monday.
Don't forget to type, read, and finish this week's iReady by Sunday at 9pm.

Language Arts:
1. We finished two paragraphs on the Cinderella suite of stories.  One of them is a contrast type paragraph, while the other is a compare type paragraph.
2. Vocab/spelling test tomorrow on Mufaro/Cinderella/Cendrillon/Rough Face Girl words.

Math:
We completed out Common Core book pages through p. 41, on multiplication. Make sure you know how to do the standard algorithm.

Science:
Make sure you get your science tests signed by a parent.

History:
Ancient Barter Presentations are going very well.

Other:
1. Get Thursday Folder, Behavior Card, and science test signed.
2. Great job working on the iReady lessons.  Remember to read for at least 40 minutes daily and practice your typing for at least 20 minutes.
3. These are the last few days of the bracelet sales for the 5th grade fundraiser-wow, you've already raised $800!!! Great job, fifth-graders. 1 bracelet = $1, get 'em while you can! :)

Math:
1. You must  explain in words how to multiply 312 X 75 IN WORDS, WITH PARENT SIGNATURE.
2. Get both quizzes signed.
We began the multiplication lesson in the Common Core book.  No pages required tonight.
Practice your times tables, you must have these mastered in order to do well on these lessons!

Language Arts:
We finished our tree maps for the Cinderella stories and your double bubble map needs to be complete for two stories, of your choice, by tomorrow.
DO NOT THROW THE TREE MAPS OR DOUBLE BUBBLE MAPS AWAY.

History:
Presentations went well today. We'll finish them tomorrow.

Other:
Read for 40 minutes minimum. Type for 20 minutes. iReady-4 lessons by Sunday.
Have a lovely Wednesday! :)

Math:
 We completed two quizzes today on adding decimals and on factors, prime numbers, and rules of divisibility.
We completed MJ 18, 31, 42, and 46.


Language Arts:
We took notes on Rough Face Girl (partially)
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (completely)
Study your word list for Friday's spelling/vocabulary test.  Words are on spellingcity.com

Science:
We completed the Chapter 8 test today.

History:
Projects were turned in, yay! They look great!

Other:
1. Type for 20  minutes
2. Read for 40 minutes.
3. iReady 4 lessons total this week due: 2 on math and 2 on reading

Math:
We reviewed steps for successful completion of word problems, Everyday math lesson 2-4,  pages 38-39. Review your notes and make sure you try the extra problems in the Study link, lesson 2-4.

Language Arts:
Study your vocab/spelling list; test = Friday on all 25 words. STUDY!!!
Remember they are all on spellingcity.com under Melissa Cannon-Glendale, CA lists


Science:
Chapter 8 test tomorrow!

History:
Projects due tomorrow!

Other:
iReady, type, read, SING....

justthehighnotes.blogspot.com    Here's the link to the Mrs. Epstein website! :)  practice

Math:
We completed our unit on adding and subtracting decimals.

Language Arts:
We had our test on "Rope Burn" today.
Many students did not return their graded work signed by a parent. Please make sure all assignments are returned promptly.

Science:
We finished chapter 3, Lesson 3 on Salts.
We covered the pH scale and the uses of salts.
Chapter Eight test = Tuesday

History:
Projects due on Tuesday, September 30.

Other:
All iReady lessons-2 more for math and 2 for language arts are due this Sunday by 9 pm.
Type for 20 minutes.

Math:
We worked on adding/subtracting decimals in the Common Core pages 50-54.
Make sure you know the steps and one way to model your answers!!!

English Language Arts:
Big test tomorrow on "Rope Burn."
Make sure that you know your vocabulary words and the difference between interrogative and declarative sentences.

Science:
Review Science chapter 8, Lesson 3.  Write a question about the pages that we covered: 436-439.  We will cover pH scale tomorrow.

History:
Projects are due next Tuesday, September 30.

Other:
Type 20 minutes
Read for 40 minutes.
iReady lessons due by Sunday, 9pm.

Math:
We completed all pages on rounding and estimating. Common Core 30-33; MJ 32,33,35,36, 39 & two math worksheets
When rounding:
1. Count by the place value that they tell you to round to.  
2. Draw a number line and write your two choices on each end.
3. Place the value that you must round to on your number line.
4. Decide which side is that number closest to & use that number for your answer.

Example: Round 4.569 to the nearest tenth.

1.  Counting by tenths... 4.5, 4.6

      I______________I______________I__
2.   4.5                     4.55                       4.6


3.   I______________I___I___________I__
     4.5                     4.55   4.56               4.6

4.  It is closer to 4.6, so the answer is 4.6.

Language Arts:
We completed our story map pictures & Practice Book pages 1, 3, & 6.

Science:
Complete reading and taking notes for  Science Chapter 8, Lesson 2.
Science Chapter 8 test = next Tuesday (notes will be very important-hint, hint)

Other:
Type for 20 minutes
iReady 2 math, 2 reading lessons by 9pm on Sunday

Math:
Your child should be able to explain how to round decimals using a number line. We completed through common core book p. 29

Language Arts:
We made a six part story diagram. Your child should be able to find a direct quote from the story to prove that they know what the characters, setting, conflict, 2 plot events, and resolution. Make sure you include the page number for each quotation.

History:
Remember that next week, Tuesday your History projects are due.

Science:
We finished Chapter 8, Lesson 1. Have your child explain what reactivity and  precipitate means. Also, how are photosynthesis and cellular respiration are related?

Other:
Type for 20 minutes; read for 40 minutes;  4 more iReady lessons due by this next Sunday, September 28 at 9pm.
Picture day tomorrow, don't forget your order form!!!! Remember it is free dress, not FREE for ALL. You may wear whatever color you wish, but it must still be appropriate and modest.

Math:
We are working on using our knowledge of place value and number lines to round correctly.

Language Arts:
We are reading "Rope Burn" and drawing our vocabulary words. All six words with pictures and definitions are due by tomorrow.

Science:
We just began chapter 8.  Conservation of Matter was the topic of the day. Please sign your child's notes after she/he explains what that means.

Other:
Typing = 20 minutes
Reading = 40 minutes
iReady = 2 more  math lessons and 2 more reading lessons due by this Sunday, September 28

Want access to AR quizzes at home?  Follow this link to Accelerated Reader. :)

Math:
1. Your child should be able to explain how to write numbers using expanded notation and multiplication expressions. Ask them about the steps.
2.  We began Common Core book pages 14-23, I expect them to work on the first five pages.
3. Quiz tomorrow on factor rainbows and factorization

Language Arts:
We took notes Everybody Cooks Rice using a Tree Map. We made inferences to figure what types of families Carrie visited while looking for her "mooching" brother.
Tomorrow we'll finish the story and write compare/contrast paragraphs about two of the families.

History:
We finished chapter 3. History Project Assignments go home tomorrow. :)

Other:
Do your iReady assignments, read, type. BREATHE and enjoy the cooler weather.
Kumbaya time tomorrow, yay!  I'll be leading the Klimt art project.
Happy Thursday, everyone!

Math:
1. We learned the steps for adding/subtracting numbers with decimals.
2.  Review your notes, explain them to a parent.

English Language Arts:
1. Read for 40 minutes

History:
We read Chapter 3, Lesson 2.

Other:
Type for 20 minutes.
Accelerated Reader Progress Reports are coming home tomorrow. Your child has had six weeks to get three quizzes completed.

Math:
1. Get multiplication quiz signed by a parent/grandparent. (Remember bring them the pen and the quiz, this increases the likelihood of success!)
  2. We reviewed rules of divisibility by completing MJ p. 19
  3.  We worked on common core pages 12-13-whew, we got deep into powers of 10!  Make sure your child understands how powers of ten are related to multiplication and division.

LA:
  We listened to the tear-jerker story Something to Remember Me By.   We are combining our knowledge of inference with the good writing practice of including many details by completing a paragraph that describes, without stating, an object/animal/band/food that either disgusts or scares us.  I will grade these on how well, I can infer based on students' details.

History:
   Finish reading Chapter 3, Lesson 1.  Read with a purpose!   Look for ideas that you can use for your upcoming barter project.  Who? What? Where? Why? How? When???????  More details to follow.

Other:
Read for 40 minutes. Type for 20 minutes
 

Math:
1. We are working on powers of 10. Your child should have completed through page 13 in the green common core book.
2.  Math quiz needs to be signed tonight.


Language Arts:
We worked on The Lotus Seed story and making inferences. Ask your child how to make a complete inference.

History:
Students are required to finish reading through chapter 2 in their history books. This is their reading tonight.

Other:
1. Parents need to sign the acknowledgement of our blog and iReady homework requirements: this is titled "Welcome to Fifth Grade"
2. Type for 20 minutes
3. REQUIRED HOMEWORK:  Finish at least 2 math and 2 reading/language arts lessons on the iReady program by this Sunday, September 21

Math:

1. We continue to slowly work our way through our common core math book...place value is trickier than we previously thought. Check out Common Core green book pages 1-6.

2. We took a quiz on prime factorization.

3. Continue working on those multiplication facts.

Language Arts:

1. We worked more on how to make fifth grade inferences. Check your notes   ________ + what I already know should be in your inference assertions.

Science:

Chapter 7 test completed today.

History:

We read and discussed chapter 2 lesson 1. :)

Other:

Read for 80 minutes over the next couple of days.

Type for 20 minutes.

Sing loudly!

Math:
 We are working on place value! Remember each place is a power of ten higher or lower than its neighbor.   For example, the tens place is 1/10 the value of the hundreds place.  Conversely, the hundreds place is 10 times the value of the tens place.

  We completed the common core green book through page 3.

English Language Arts:

We are working on inferring from text. We find text clues & pair that information that we already know to make an inference.

We completed through page 20 in the common core book.


Science:

Chapter 7 test tomorrow! STUDY!!!!! Remember your atom presentations, your notes, and your book.

Other:
Type for 20 minutes. Read for 40 minutes.  Dance, play, giggle, and smile!!!

Math:
1. We took the unit 1 test today, expect it graded by next Monday.
2. In the mean time, we will begin working on the MEANING of place value.
3. To study: YOUR MULTIPLICATION FACTS.  You should know them as quickly as you know your name, when asked.

Language Arts: 
We're working on summarizing informational texts. (informational text = writing that teaches you something)

When we summarize, we restate in OUR OWN WORDS with key details from the text!

Science Test = Friday, Chapter 7!!!

Other:
Rules assembly, what did you think????

Homework:
Type = 20 minutes
Reading = at least 40 minutes
Hug your family, it's good for them. :)

Math:
1. Unit One math test tomorrow!  Study your notes & math journals.

Language Arts:
We worked on summarizing informational texts.

Summarizing means restating the main idea in your own words with only KEY details from the text.
We finished through page 12 in class.

History:
We are working on chapter 3-barter, barter, barter.

Homework:
Read for 40 minutes. Type for 20 minutes.  Play for 100 minutes. :)

Math:
We worked on prime factorization.  Make sure you know how to do this!!!  The Unit One test this Wednesday covers this concept. We completed math journal pages on prime factorization Lesson 1-8. More practice is available in the the Study Link 1-8.

Wednesday's test = arrays, prime/composite numbers, prime factorization, exponents.

Language Arts:
We're working on Main Idea and Details in the Green Common Core books. We completed pages 2-10 in class.

Great job on the 2 paragraphs on Benjamin Franklin, everyone!


Science:
 The Chapter 7 test has been moved to Friday due to the rules assembly which conflicts with our test-the nerve of some people.  Y'all are doing a great job studying and I'm sure you'll do a great job on the test.  Review your notes, your atom projects, and the review we completed in class.

Other:
Make sure you're reading 40 minutes each night  and taking an AR quiz AT LEAST every other week.

Typing is mandatory each night for 20 minutes, as usual.

Math:
We worked on square numbers. Want more practice? Check out the  Study Link, 1-7.

Unit 1 math test = Next Wednesday, 9/10/14.

Language Arts:
We completed the final draft of our two paragraph writing. Bring in: Tree Map, Rough Draft, Revision Copy, and STUPENDOUS Final Copy on Monday. :)


Science:
We completed chapter 7 review. Study, test next Wednesday. :)


Other:

Read for 80 minutes over the weekend.
Type for 20 minutes.

Mandatory Homework:
Read for 40 minutes, take an AR quiz once every other week at minimum.
Type for 20 minutes.

What we worked on today:
Math:
We learned the  rules of divisibility. This concept is on the test next Wednesday.  There's extra practice in the study link book, lesson 1-5.

Language Arts:
We revised our Benjamin Franklin paragraphs.   Keep all old copies/rough drafts/graphic organizers.

Science:
We had a fabulous introduction to compounds and chemical changes.
Science test next Wednesday on ALL of chapter 7.

Other:
Tonight is the Blaze pizza fundraiser...I'll be there early! :)

Math:
1.  We're working on rectangular arrays and factoring numbers-check out unit 1, lessons 2 & 3.
2.   Math test on Unit 1 next Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2014.
3.   Remember you have your Student Reference Book (SRB), study link books (answers are in there) and khanacademy.org for more support.

Language Arts:
1. We finished two paragraphs about the intelligent and industrious Ben Franklin.
2. Homework: READ for 40 minutes.

Science:
1. Chapter 7, Lesson 4: MIXTURES, read it again folks!
2. Chapter 7 test = Next Wednesday, 9/11/14

Other:
Dine out night = tomorrow night @ Blaze Pizza----yummy!

Math:
We worked on the steps for attacking word problems today.  This is day three of this process. Your child should share the steps for attacking word problems:
1. Read problem twice
2. Underline/highlight key numbers/units
3. Box the question
4.  Draw ______ box _________  = __________  box
5. Think: Determine operation (add/subtact/multiply/divide) by looking at key words in boxed ques.
6. Fill in numbers, units, & operation
7. Draw a picture that makes sense to model the problem.
8. Solve
9. Check solution/answer
10. Does your solution make sense?

LA:
Find the key details that PROVE the main ideas about Ben Franklin.

Science:
Read Ch. 7, Lesson 1-this can be your reading for tonight.
SCIENCE test on chapter 7 next Wednesday.
Review your notes

Other:
Type for 20 minutes
Blaze Pizza Fundraiser on Thursday!!!!! Wahooooooooo! Yum!

Math:
1. We worked on attacking word problems, ask to see the notes.
2. French Star worksheet for place value practice
3. Study Links were sent home to be kept at home for extra practice with corresponding unit in Everyday Math series (blue workbooks/student reference book).

LA:
We were taking the baseline test for IReady. Hug your kids, they're going to be tired from this!

Other:
Read for 40 minutes!

Type for 20 minutes.

Bring your shield for our awesome classroom decorations.

PLEASE TAKE THIS questionnaire about your awesome kid!

1. Read for 40 minutes:

2.  Type for 20 minutes. Go to the "Road to 900" website for typing websites.

3. Review odd vs. prime number notes.

4. Show mom and pop your paragraph from history book. We're working on revising them

3. Here's the tech team application:

https://docs.google.com/a/gusd.net/spreadsheets/d/160JxSw3XPKDt8sQwut39tbZVT0OpHuVxQA_CuW8jsDU/edit?usp=sharing

1. Please have your parents fill out the questionnaire from the August 3rd blog entry.

2. Read for 40 minutes.

3. Type for 20 minutes.

Optional:
Complete paragraph for history.
Complete prime/composite worksheet for practice.

Welcome to the fabulous 2014-2015 school year. We're going to have a great year of learning and growing.


Please have a parent(s) follow this link to complete a questionnaire about you!  Please feel free to sit down with your parent and complete it together.  I look forward to seeing your responses.

I can be reached via email:   mcannon@gusd.net
I read email at least once a day and usually respond in the late afternoon.

Here are the headshots from Mr. Bruyere:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dbruyere/sets/72157644568349099/

No homework!
Other:
1. Cougar Pride Assembly tomorrow. :)

2. Promotion = 6pm ceremony
Students report to Hoover Auditorium at 5:45pm.

3. Fifth Grade Luncheon = Monday

4. 5 Yearbooks have been "gone missing" Please write your name on the edge or KEEP them at home. :) Have your friends sign paper that you later staple into your yearbooks. :)

5. These people owe protractors/math templates:
Cannon students = 11, 16, 21, 26, 36
Cannon math students = Anthony, Lilit, Aleena, Alexia E.

Please bring these in ASAP.  (If you've lost them, please bring $5 so that Mrs. Ouweleen can buy a replacement.)

Language Arts:
Finish your presentation for class tomorrow. We'll send the best ones on to Mrs. Sondergaard and Mrs. Faieta. :)

Protractors & books will be collected tomorrow. Please bring all supplies to school!

Language Arts:
What a great start to your Keppel Kids Projects.  Be sure to share your google docs accounts with your parents so that they can see your awesome presentations (in the beginning stages.)

You are welcome to work on these at home, but we will finish or embellish them in class tomorrow. :)

Math:
Unit 12 test tomorrow
Optional: SL 12-5 for extra practice on the ratio word problems

History:
Chapter 13 test = tomorrow, for real and for certain and for honest this time!

Other:
We are almost at the end of the school year and I will begin collecting the text books beginning on Thursday.  Any damaged books or missing books must be paid for before report cards will be issued on the last day of school.

Promotion = This Friday, May 30 @ 6pm, Hoover Auditorium
Last day of school party will be on Tuesday June 3. Please bring some goodies or drinks to share. :)

LA:

No homework.
Share your grades or writing with your parents, if you feel like it.   :)

Math:

No homework.

Unit 12 test = next Wednesday, study your notes and your SRB for  GCF, LCM, probability.  Remember if the questions ask what is the probability, then the answer will be a fraction or an answer with ___ out of ___, or ___:_____ type answer.  If the question asks how many different options for different choices, then the answer will be a regular integer type answer.

History:
Chapter 13 test next Wednesday
Chapter Reveiw due next Tuesday. (#1-22)

Other:

Play Day tomorrow

I still need permission slips from 3, 13, 24, & 33.  

1. Wear your fifth grade t-shirt.

2. Wear your bathing suit underneath your clothes, if you plan on getting wet.

3. Bring a change of clothes.  

4. Wear sunscreen to school.

5. Put your name on EVERYThING!

6. Bring your best ATTITUDE- be friend, not a frenemy or worse!

#superawesomegreatstupendousmarvelousfunexcitingsupercalifragilisticexpialidociousepicPLAYDAY

Language Arts:
Write 15 words with either written or drawing definitions. Write a sentence to demonstrate that you understand each word's meaning.

Math:
MJ 398-403
SL 265

History:
Chapter 13 Test has been moved to next Tuesday, May 27

Other:
Please return Play Day permission slips ASAP
These people need to return their reading goals:  13, 24, 26, 31, 33

Language Arts:
READ, I WILL check logs this Thursday.

Math:
SL 263
2 worksheets
 get quiz signed :)
LInk to Little Mermaid pictures:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dbruyere/sets/72157644695949384/

History:
Questions p. 463, #s 1,3,& 4


Other:
Play Day is Friday: bring sunscreen and put your name on EVERYTHING. :)

Return permission slips for PLAY DAY ASAP.

 Many of you still owe reading logs and library books.
I'm happy to give you a permission slip as soon as you return those items: 
Students: 13, 15, 20, 23, 24, 26, 31, 33

Language Arts:

Math:

link to Thursday's performance photos-
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dbruyere/sets/72157644695949384/

History:
Test on Chapter 13 = Wednesday, May 21

Language Arts:
I hope you teach someone about Plot Mapping and what "denouement" means. :)

Math:
Call time = 5pm for "Under the Sea"
Please come rested and ready to rock out!

Other:
Play Day permission slips go out on Monday for those of you who have all math and history assignments turned in.

Language Arts:
Great job with Plot Mapping today!!!!
I hope you teach someone what "denouement" means!

Math:
Little Mermaid time = 5pm!  See you there, rested and ready to belt out "Under the Sea".

Other:
Get your outstanding assignments (math & history) turned in if you want a Play Day permission slip on Monday.

NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT other than eat an early dinner. Please be rested and ready for Little Mermaid.

History: only #13 needs to answer questions 1-3 for Chapter 13, Lesson 3. 

Little Mermaid Update:

Report to gate near auditorium (near the changing tents, NOT the driveway) at the Little Theater. 

Cannon math arrival @ 5:00pm-we need time to get 300 students into costume and make-up.

All classes: bring water with your name ALREADY written on it.

Performance begins at 7:00pm & should end by 8:45pm for parents who are picking up without attending the show tonight. 

How adventurous are you????   Check it out:

http://www.usaluge.org/search

Language Arts:
List 5 places/adventures and WHY you want to journey forth...

Math:
MJ 397
1 worksheet
Cannon math students be sure to share the flyer with your parents.
1. Report to Hoover at 5pm on Thursday and Friday.
2. Please eat an early dinner those nights.
3. The show should be over by 8:30-8:45pm.  Parents can pick you up in the Hoover auditorium from 8:30-8:45pm or the Little Theater after 8:50pm.  Parking is going to be CRAZY, please make sure that parents plan plenty of time for parking and walking at pickup.
4. Let's all stay positive and patient.

Other:
Preview of the show:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAfe0wqbqh0

Language Arts:
none, memorize your lines and your songs...the Little Mermaid is swimming towards you faster than you think!

Math:
MJ 393-395 & 2 worksheets

History:
Read Chapter 13, Lesson 3

Other:
Blaze Pizza at the Glendale Galleria right NOW!! Wahooooo, I hope to see you there.

Those that owe me detentions, may serve them before school. I will be here by 7:30am each morning.
1 detention per assignment, some of you owe me 9 math assignments and 2 history assignments.  This equals 110 minutes of detention.  Yikes, turn that work in folks!!!

Language Arts:
Read, reading logs due Thursday

Math:
2 worksheets
Unit 10 signed and corrections due tomorrow
Little Mermaid for Cannon math is both Thursday and Friday nights!!

History:
Chapter 13, lesson 2 (#1through 6)
Chapter 13 test = next week, Thursday, May 23.

Other:
Tomorrow night is the Blaze Pizza dine out night at the Glendale Galleria.
Little Mermaid performance attendance is mandatory.

Language Arts:
READ!

Math:
1 worksheet % and fractions.
Test with parent signature and corrections due Tuesday.

History:
Chapter 13, lesson 1 questions due Monday. Yikes, the chaos continues...

Other:
Dine out night next Wednesday at Blaze in the Galleria.
Behavior Cards and Thursday folders due on Monday

Performances for Little Mermaid are mandatory...you attend a performing arts magnet.
Plan on attending Thursday and Friday night for Hewitt and Cannon math classes.

Language Arts:
Get your test signed by a parent.
Finish 4 review worksheets

Math:
Complete 2 coloring worksheets

History:
None

Science:
None

Other:
See you at Open House, 6:30-7:30pm

Language Arts:
Reading logs due tomorrow

Math:
2 worksheets and study for Unit 10 test: it's tomorrow!
Know: Pan Balance, how to find circumference and area of a circle, match plot maps to number stories, bring a ruler with centimeters.

History:
Chapter 13, Lesson 1 Questions (#1-7)  Write a paragraph for number 7.

Science:
Great job on science CST today. You were focused and working hard.

Other:
Open House tomorrow 6:30pm.

Language Arts:
Read!

Math:
MJ 364 & 365
SL 237 & 239

Science:
CST tomorrow!
Get a good night's rest and a hearty breakfast.

Other:
Open House is on this Thursday, May 8th from 6:30pm-7:30pm.  All are welcome!
Last dine out night is next Wednesday at Blaze Pizza in the Glendale Galleria (top floor near Bloomie's)

Language Arts:
l page fable due tomorrow with at least 2 characters speaking. Remember that fables state their theme at the end, use animals as characters, and are short.

Math:
2 worksheets
Unit 10 test on Thursday.

Science:
CST tomorrow!!!!! Go to bed early and eat a healthy breakfast. (Eat some protein.)

History:

Elisa asked, "How do I punctuate if I am using a question?"

     "How do I use a question mark?" asked Elisa.

Language Arts:
READ!!!

Math:
MJ 363 & 367

Science:
Get your quiz signed by your parent and study on the ROAD to 900

History:
Floats due Monday

Other:
Reading logs are due each Thursday.

Let's finish strong; there's only 23 more days of school.

Language Arts:
Many people are not taking care of their reading logs....expect Progress Reports home soon.

Math:
2 quilt worksheets
3 review worksheets

History:
Floats due Monday

Science:
We've been taking quizzes in class to prep/review for the Science CST (Next Tuesday & Wednesday)
Please review the material and go to Road to 900 website for further review on concepts that you're struggling with.  Remember the test covers 4th & 5th grade science.


Other:
Minimum day next Thursday: 12:30 dismissal.
Open House next Thursday evening.  Yay, I so look forward to seeing everyone here!

Many fifth grade activities are coming up. :)
Dine out = May 13 @ Blaze pizza at the Galleria
Friday, May 23 = 5th grade play day...All fifth graders must wear shirts. We'll be back by 3:30pm.
Friday, May 30 = 5th grade Promotion night at Hoover Auditorium 6-7pm
June 2nd, Lunch provided for 5th graders
June 3rd, Last Day of School (minimum day) & report cards go home

Language Arts:
Reading logs due tomorrow
Make-up Common Core Testing is tomorrow...be rested and ready to rock that ELA test. ;)

Math:
Cannon homeroom = 3 worksheets
Unit 10 test next Wednesday!!! Study your math journals, notes, and SRB's.

History:
State floats due next Monday

Science:
Study the road to 900 online CSTs next Tuesday and Wednesday

Other:
Get your dance shoes NOW in order to break them in before the performance.
Order yearbooks ASAP.

Language Arts:
Reading logs due on Thursday

Math:
MJ 353-359
SL 10-6 & 10-7

History:
Floats due next Monday, May 5, 2014

Science:
Study Road to 900

Other:

Don't forget to get your Little Mermaid tickets.
Contact the front office if you still want to order a yearbook...ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!! There 

Language Arts:
Read for more than 45 minutes & log your reading.

Math:
3 worksheets due tomorrow for ALL Cannon students

History:
1 poster & 1 fact sheet due tomorrow
1 state float due next Monday, May 5

Science
Road to 900: review science concepts
Science CST = May 6th & 7th

Other:
Buy your Little Mermaid tickets ASAP: they're selling out!
Yearbooks are still on sale for FIFTH graders only...see Mrs. Virginia Porter for details. :)

Language Arts:
Read, your future depends on it!

Math:
Count your lucky stars!

Science:
Review notes and homework: chapter 8 test is on Monday.
Science CST is on May 5th and May 6th. This exam covers ALL of 4th and 5th grade science concepts.

History:
State fact & posters due Tuesday, April 29th
State floats are due May 5th.

Other:
Final Dine-out night = May 13, Blaze Pizza @ the Galleria near Bloomingdales-YUM!

PLAY DAY = May 23, fifth graders must wear their t-shirts!

Language Arts:
READING LOGS due Friday.

Math:
See ya next week, Common Core is over for Mrs. Cannon!

History Fact Sheet and Poster due next Tuesday, April 29.

State Float due 5/5/2014

Science: Science TEST Chapter 8 = Next Monday!!!

p. 445, 1-6. Please answer in complete sentences.  Do not write, "The answer is "c.""  Use the question to formulate the answer.  For example, question six response may be: Soap is the only liquid that is not an acid. (You're welcome, wink wink) ;) ;)

Other:
 No school tomorrow in observance of the Armenian Genocide atrocities.
Behavior Cards are due on Friday.

Thursday Folders will come home tomorrow with lots of important dates for fifth graders!!! Play day...luncheon...promotion...yay!!

Language Arts:
CAW 280-289
PB Spelling ABC order p. 168
PB 164 & 169

Math:
None, we're still working on Common Core testing. :)

History:
Keep working on your state fact sheets: they're due next Tuesday. :)
Fact Sheet and Poster Due 4/29
State Float 5/5

Science:
Chapter 8 test next Monday. Check out the Road to 900. the Fourth Grade Science book is there to refresh your memory.

Other:

No school on Thursday-it's Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.

Language Arts:
Finish Drawing, if it wasn't turned in on Friday.

Science:
P. 431, #1-6

History:
Work on your history projects

Other:

Monday = field trip to Disney Bears!!! Pack  a lunch for Monday. :)

Language Arts:
"Klondike Kate" comprehension test and spelling words(PB p. 162) test tomorrow. Please reread the story and study those words. :)
Large Picture using the vocab and/or spelling words as an outline is due tomorrow.

Math:
Review your notes to prepare for Unit 10 test week after next. (Common Core testing is taking the precedent right now.

Science:
Review 4th grade science online at "Road to 900" website.
Review Chapter 8
CST Science, May 5-7th= 4th & 5th grade science concepts

History:
Keep cranking out that state fact sheet. #21 please see me asap to choose a state. :)  These states are available: Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Other:
Bears Movie = Monday, be sure to pack a lunch. We'll eat here, but we may miss lunch service at the cafeteria. :)

Language Arts:
Common Core book pges 299-306
Questions pg. 412, #1 & #3 only
Drawing with vocabulary/spelling words as an outline are due Friday.
Klondike Kate test = Friday. :)

Math:
MJ 350-352
SL 231

History:
Work on your fact sheets and posters.
I still need parent signature on history project notice from : 16, 21, 34.

Science:
P. 417, Questions 1-6

Other:
Cannon students: Common Core testing begins tomorrow please get a great night's rest and a protein laden breakfast. :)

Language Arts:
Define vocabulary words from your list with either pictures or definitions
Common Core book 295-298
Spelling ABC Cursive PB p. 162
Parent Signature on your writing

Math
MJ 346-349
SL 229

History:
These students need to turn in the parent acknowledgment of History Projects:
5, 11, 16, 17, 20, 21, 27, 29, 32, 34.
State Facts & Poster due 4/29
State Floats due 5/5

Other:
Make sure your blue emergency cards are up to date and change them in the office, if you need to do so.
Common Core testing begins this Thursday.

Massive Fire Drill tomorrow at dismissal, please have your parents bring ID to pick you up if you walk home with them. 

Language Arts:
1. Common Core Book pages 291-294
2. Reread Klondike Kate
3. List 7 Vocabulary words chosen for you and you choose 10 more. Create a list with these words and be sure to cite the page and paragraph for each one.

Math:
1. MJ 341-345
2. SL 227

History:
Get Parent signature on History Projects Information sheet
2. Start working on your fact sheets/posters (due 4/29)
3. Start collecting items for your shoebox float (due 5/5)

Other:
Progress reports coming home tomorrow, due back signed on Thursday, 4/17/2014
Make good choices around the school...Play Day is coming and you want to be a part of it!!!

  Hang tough, there are only 35 more days of school in fifth grade!!!  Keep working hard, summer will be here before you know it.  Use these days to grow your brain.

I believe in you, don't quit the race now!  We're almost there!!!!
Keep reading; your grades will reflect your effort.

Check out this link about independent reading:
http://www.devstu.org/research-individualized-daily-reading

Language Arts:
5 paragraph essay due on Monday!

Intro: Hook & summarize what you will write about the POINT OF VIEW for the Boston Tea Party articles/selections
Paragraph 2: Comparison of selections 1 &2
Paragraph 3: Comparison/Contrast of selections 2 & 3
Paragraph 4: comparison/contrast of selections 1 &3
Conclusion: Summarize & add your opinion about the authors' writing skills for POINT OF VIEW

MATH:
MJ 336-340
SL 225

SCIENCE:
SCIENCE CST = FIRST WEEK OF MAY!
Chapter 7 test = Monday

Language Arts:
Complete Common Core Book pages 154-155


Math:
MJ 333-335
SL 223

Science:
Science Test Monday

Other:
Progress Reports come home next Thursday.

Language Arts:
Reading Logs Due tomorrow

Math:
Corrections & Parent Signature due Friday.

Science:
Chapter 7 test = Friday. April 11
P. 385 (1-6) Use complete sentences and quote the text for #3.
Science CST begins the first week of May, likely May 5-7th.


Other:
Progress reports will start being sent home next Thursday.

Field Trip Tomorrow: We will eat at the field trip, so be sure to pack a lunch!!!

Language Arts:
3 Paragraphs due tomorrow about the text structure of Boston Tea Party Accounts

Math:
Test corrections and parent signatures due tomorrow.

Other:
Get another order form for your fifth grade posters of our MKS hand art for only $20 at this website:

http://www.markkeppelelementary.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=247938&type=d&pREC_ID=570800

Language Arts:
Complete your common core book graphic organizers for the two first Boston Tea Party articles. WE'll be writing with them next week.

Math:
Complete MJ 332 & 2 worksheets (front and back)
Count your reasons to be grateful for an amazing Colonial Day.

Science:
Ch. 7 test = next Wednesday

Other:
All Behavior cards and Thursday Folders  and tests/quizzes need to be signed and returned or it's a week's worth of detentions for you!
  Great job at Colonial Day everyone! Yes, that's a compliment! Wink, wink.
Block party tomorrow; have a safe and fun time.

Field trip forms are needed from #33 for the Dance field trip.
Field trip forms are needed from #24 (already paid) and # 16 for the Bears field trip.

NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS on Monday, April 7. (Staff are on duty.)

All assignments are due on Tuesday, 4/8/2014

Language Arts:
Finish a graphic organizer for Common Core book, p. 149-153


Math:
Math Journal, p. 332
2 worksheets


Science:
Review chapter 7, test next Wednesday

Other:
Colonial Day = Tomorrow   Come to school in your costume.
No school next Monday, April 7 for students.
Posters available for personal purchase of our fantastic fifth grade art project from this website:
http://www.markkeppelelementary.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=247938&type=d&pREC_ID=570800

Language Arts:
Complete the common core reading practice book pages 132-134.
READING LOGS due tomorrow.

Math:
Unit 9 test tomorrow!
2 worksheets
Remember we are performing both nights in the Little Mermaid, Jr. (May 15 & 16) attendance is mandatory!!

Science:
Review Chapter 7, test next Wednesday, 4/16
Go to Road to 900 blog and practice your science, SCIENCE CST = May 5-7

Other:
Colonial Day = Friday!!!!  Get your costumes together, colonial kids!
All field trip forms are due tomorrow!

No school on Monday, April 7th, for students.

Language Arts:
READ, remember the lecture from this morning!!!
READING LOGS ARE DUE THURSDAY!!
SOME OF YOU NEED TO GET PARENT SIGNATURES ON RECENTLY GRADED WORK!

Math:
MJ 330-331
4 Worksheets, (2 plotting & following directions); (2 finding the volume of 3-dimensional figures)
Math Test Thursday-Unit 9
Little Mermaid night performances are Thursday, May 15th &  Friday, May 16th-ATTENDANCE required both nights!!


Science:
Go to road to 900, choose the science book review chapter 7 and 4th grade science book!
CST Science test coming soon!

Other:
Colonial Day = Friday
All Field Trip forms are due this Thursday, April 3, 2014