Wednesday, April 30, 2014

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.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

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 


Monday, April 28, 2014

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. :)

Friday, April 25, 2014

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!





Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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!!

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

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.

Friday, April 18, 2014

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. :)

Thursday, April 17, 2014

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. :)



Wednesday, April 16, 2014

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. :)

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

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.

Monday, April 14, 2014

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!!!


Friday, April 11, 2014


  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




Thursday, April 10, 2014

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.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

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.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

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

Friday, April 4, 2014

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.)


Thursday, April 3, 2014

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

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

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