MATH MONKEYS

Math Monkeys:

Hey, I just checked the tenmarks.com site and saw that 22 of you have been working on your math. Way to go! I am SUPER impressed with your dedication, or your parents' dedication, whichever the case may be; keep it up!

For those of you who want to log in and have forgotten your login/password, please email me directly at mcannon@gusd.net and I'll send your pertinent information.  For those of you who are merely counting presents, you're only having a fraction of the fun that we who are "playing" on tenmarks are having. Ha ha ha, nerdy math puns for your enjoyment.

For all, have a wonderful break. See you on the 7th of January!

Have a wonderful, safe, restful, and happy holiday season.


Don't forget to read, type, and catch up on your iREADY.

See you next year!

School begins on Thursday, January 7, 2016.

Math:
  Complete the four fraction worksheets OR the tree lot assignment.

Language Arts:
   READ!!!

Science:
Complete the food web worksheets.

History:
Complete the Operation Urgent Fury Booklet at home.

Other:
80's Skate Party tonight, 6-8pm Moonlight Roller Way.

Math:
Students reviewed order of operations in Unit 3: pages 26, 29-30, 32, and 35 were completed.

English Language Arts:
Students completed writing about text structure and author's purpose.
All students are expected to read for 40 minutes nightly-whether a reading log is assigned or not!

Science:
Students are reviewing food webs/chains. All pages are due tomorrow!

Other:
All students need to have completed 10 lessons each in reading and math by last Sunday in the iREADY programs.

Be sure to practice your typing skills each day for at least 15-20 minutes.

80's Skate party = Thursday night, 6-8pm Moonlight Roller Way on San Fernando. This event is NOT open to the public it is a Keppel night only. Tickets will be sold at the door from 6pm-6:30pm only, or you can purchase them through the Keppel Office. :)

The New Mark Keppel Times was just published check the Keppel Blue Sheet through our website for the newest edition.

Math:
We dove back into powers of 10! Boy, are they EASY. Finish Unit 3 pages 3-14

ELA:
Students finished the ELA test and heard "Stormalong" and "Frindle."
Make sure you're reading each night for at least 40 minutes.
Make sure you're typing each night for at least 15-20 minutes. There are free typing websites at our school's "Road to 900" webpage.

Afternoon:
We had improv with Mrs. Gilbert and PE today.

Other:

Moonlight Rollerway Skating Night = Thursday, Let's go to the 80s-it was a great decade.

Orchestra Holiday performance = Thursday

Cougar Pride Assembly = Friday Morning.

Math:
We took 3 quizzes and discussed plotting.
Pages 49-52 are due Monday from Unit 2.
Monday will be the mid-year Smarter Balanced assessment in mathematics.

ELA:
We took spelling test and started our reading comprehension tests. We'll finish them on Monday.
Also, we're taking the mid-year Smarter Balanced tests on Monday. KNOW your CA-__________ number that you use for iREADY. You'll need it to log into the system.

Science:
We had a massive review for the test on Monday of Chapter 3.  Use your quizzes, notes, and worksheets to study. :)

Kumbaya:
Mr. Hewitt and Mrs. PImenta did arts & crafts, Mrs. Yi did coding, and I had students act out the different body systems.

Other:
There are still a few students who have not turned in their field trip permission slips...

Every student should be reading nightly and practicing their typing in order to prepare for the Smarter Balanced writing assessments.

MANY students spent their recesses getting caught up on iREADY assignments. As of this coming Sunday (12/13) students will need to have completed 10 reading lessons and 10 math lessons since November 1.

Barnes and Noble night is tonight.

The Moonlight Roller Rink Skating party is next Thursday night.

Winter Holiday break begins on Saturday, December 19-January 6, 2016. School begins again on January 7th.

Math: We reviewed prime/composite factors- Unit 2 pages 31-33 due tomorrow. Quizzes tomorrow...

ELA: We worked on writing about the author's purpose and text structures today. Tomorrow will be the test on "Ultimate Field Trip" story, spelling, and vocabulary.

Science: We reviewed the excretory system and attended the spelling bee.

Other:
 Many of you still owe me a "I Love My Neighborhood" contest poster.

Barnes and Noble night is tomorrow night, I'll be reading at 6:15pm.

Make sure you are typing each day for at least 15 minutes.

Read each day for at least 45 minutes.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2015 KEPPEL ELEMENTARY SPELLING BEE WINNER, LILLIAN ISSAIAN! Way to go, Eva- you made it to the final rounds of the competition!We are P-R-O-U-D of you both!

Math:
We worked on line plots today. We used the sage and scribe learning structure...ask about it.
Unit 2 pages 46-48 due tomorrow.

ELA
Read "Ultimate Field Trip" to be ready for test on Friday. Spelling and vocabulary test = Friday.

We are continuing our work on identifying text structures to see how the structure supports the ideas that the author is teaching us.
Common Core Reading book pages 224, and the graphic organizer on page 227 due tomorrow.

Science:
We took a quiz on the circulatory system today. We began working on the excretory system.
 I am moving the chapter 3 science test to Monday, December 14.

Other:
I Love My Neighborhood Posters are due tomorrow.  Remember use BRIGHT COLORS, incorporate the theme "Slam Dunk the Junk-Glendale!!" and the donkey Litter-Not into your poster. Names on the back only.

Barnes and Noble night = this Friday, wahooooooo! Teacher's wish lists are coming home in the Thursday folder tomorrow night.

The student council is running a fundraiser to support our intervention teachers. "Principal Grams" are for sale through next Wednesday.

Below is the letter being sent home from our current resident artist, Mrs. Gilbert:

 

Glendale Unified School District

Mark Keppel Visual & Performing Arts Magnet

730 Glenwood Road • Glendale, California 91202

818/244-2113 • Fax 818/507-6542

            Ms. Kristine Siegal, Principal                                                                                          Mrs. Kelly Worley, Assistant Principal

                                               

Dear Fourth and Fifth Grade Families,

I’m Cathy Gilbert, Keppel’s resident theatre teaching artist. I work with the fourth and fifth grade students from November 30, 2015 – February 26, 2016. This trimester we are exploring improvisational theater (improv) for one hour, once per week. In improv, the dialogue, characters, action, story, setting and props are all created collaboratively in the moment.  How is that possible? Ask your students about these tenets of our class:

1. Say “Yes, and…”

2. Listen

3. React

4. Support the team

Through various exercises, games and activities we explore ways to strengthen our ability to put these concepts into practice. We broaden our frame of reference and stretch our wings in order to enhance these skills for use in improv, theater, and everyday life.

Studying improv can strengthen self-confidence, increase focus, improve one’s ability to adapt to change, develop listening and observation skills, enhance creative thinking and imagination, and boost decision-making skills. Improvisational work can increase self-awareness and, at the same time, help to see one’s self as an essential part of a group. Success is gained through collaboration, empathy, acceptance of other people's ideas, trust in others, clear communication of ideas and group problem solving. Improv is a team-sport, as are school, work and life.

After the holiday break, we will begin to explore the elements needed for scene work; who, what and where, as well as striving for scenes with a beginning, middle and end which include conflict and resolution. The students are honing the tools needed to make something out of nothing.

I’m so honored that my compensation is provided 100% by Keppel families through donations made to MKS.

Sincerely,

Cathy Gilbert

Keppel Teaching Artist, Theatre

Math:
 We worked on Unit 2. We also worked on our collaboration and communication skills. We learned how to respectfully disagree with another  student's contribution.
 Please complete pages 20-23 by tomorrow.

 Language Arts:
We worked on identifying text structures: compare/contrast, cause/effect.  Complete RCC p. 221.

Get parent signatures on spelling & story tests, and on writing assignment.

Story, spelling, and vocabulary test on "Ultimate Field Trip" on Friday.

Today we had Improvisation with Mrs. Gilbert and Physical Education today-YAY!

Other:
Field trip forms are due ASAP.

Barnes and Noble night is only 3 sleeps away. See you Friday evening at the Americana.

Moonlight Roller Rink Fifth Grade Party is not this Thursday, but it IS next Thursday (12/17).

Math:
We're reviewing Unit 2, pages 9, 16-19
Get two quizzes signed by a parent.

ELA:
We're reading "Ultimate Field Trip" story, vocabulary, spelling test = Friday. Study words!
Reading and typing practice is important each night.

Science:
We took a respiratory quiz today and read about the circulatory system. Two worksheets were given as study opportunities. These are for study help and WILL NOT be graded.
Chapter 3 Science test =  this Friday

Other:
Field trip permission slips went home today, please return them ASAP.

I Love My Neighborhood poster is due Thursday.

Barnes and Noble night is this Friday.

Math: We took quizzes today.

Language Arts: We took spelling, vocabulary, and story test today.

Science:
We read about the respiratory system today...study...hint...hint.

Kumbaya:
We acted out the spectrum of emotions today. Homework: pay attention to the emotional arc of shows/movies and watch how they manipulate your emotions with the music.

Other:

Students should have completed six iREADY lessons each for reading and math by last Sunday.

Students should type every school day for at least fifteen minutes.

Barnes and Noble night = next Friday, December 11th, 6:15pm-8:30pm...see you there! The Americana is reserving the trolley for Mark Keppel Elementary right before the event. What fun!

Fifth grade skating party is at Moonlight Roller Rink (spelling????). It is on Thursday, December 17th, buy tickets ahead of time from the fifth grade committee.

Have a great weekend!

Math:
We're working on multiplying fractions. Complete RCC 124-125, and 135.

Language Arts:
Be ready for spelling, vocabulary, and story test for "Sailing Home." PB pages 61-66 have words.

Science:
We read about the digestive system.
Chapter 3 test = Next Friday, NOT tomorrow.

History:
We continue to review explorers.

Other:

I Love My Neighborhood poster is due next Thursday, December 10.

Skating party = December 17

Barnes and Noble night = Friday, December 11

Make sure you type each day for at least 15 minutes. There are free typing programs on the school website. We practiced this yesterday at the library.

Mathematics:

1. We worked on fraction models- NO WORK assigned!

Language Arts:

1. Write two paragraphs: 1. compare the sailmaker and the carpenter. 2. contrast the sailmaker and the carpenter

2. Get a p. signature on graded vocabulary sentences.

3. Study: spelling, vocab., and story "Sailing Home"

We had library time and PE today.


Other:
  Barnes and Noble night is coming on Friday, December 11th...this is a fifth grade fundraiser and I'll be reading.  I look forward to seeing my crew, that's you!

Skating party, Thursday, December 17th. another wonderful opportunity to support fifth grade.

All students should be typing each night for fifteen minutes. The students need to be able to type a full story (about two pages) in a single sitting. Typing this length of an assignment is incredibly straining on the students if they have not been practicing each day. Please support your child be insisting that they type a little each day to build this skill.

Mathematics:
We reviewed adding/subtracting with fractions and we began finding the products of fractions.
Explain the how the model shows the answer 1/2 of 1/2, get a p. signature on the model.

Language Arts:
Answer question  2 on p. 292. Be sure to use examples from the text.

Art: Today we had improvisation with Mrs. Gilbert....we learned to say "yes and..."

PE: Today

Other:
Skate party = Thursday, December 18, 2015...it's not too late to join the great skate date!

Math: We continued with our additon and subtraction word problems. Complete pages 108-111 in the Ready Common Core book. Remember to model the problems using a fraction bar or a number line.

Get parent signatures on three quizzes.


Language Arts:
Write definitions and vocabulary sentences. Use the contrast word clues for each sentence.
Vocabulary and spelling test on "Sailing Home" words, p. 61 and p. 65 in the Practice Book. Story test = Friday for Sailing Home.

Get a parent signature on the spelling test, Reading test ("Leonardo's Horse"), and questions 2 & 4 for "Leonardo's Horse".

Science:
Finish the table from science book page 112 adding key words to help you remember organs/examples from each system.

Other:
The fifth grade skate party is coming...are you going???

Math:

We took math quizzes today. All worksheets and common core lesson 10 (pages 102-103) are due after the Thanksgiving Break.

ELA:

We took a vocabulary, a story, and a spelling test today.

Get the Comma Quiz and the Questions 1 & 5 from Reading Book p. 244 signed by an adult.

Science:
We took a pop quiz today on vocabulary.  Study for the Chapter Two test tomorrow.

History:
We are plotting a malevolent take-over of Mr. Shelton's class. Design a flag and we'll stake our claim....extra credit for history:  Design a Room 1107 flag and explain the significance of the designs on your flag.

Other:
Get your behavior card and Thursday Folder signed by an adult.
Be thankful for the people who love you.

AAAAAARRRRRgggghhhhhh! The blog wasn't working yesterday!!!

Here's today's entry:

Math:
  We continued to work on adding and subtracting fractions.
-RCC pages 102-103
-worksheet p. 123/124, 125/127

Quizzes tomorrow...study.

English Language Arts:
We worked on punctuating with commas and continued with story questions. Yesterday we did questions 1 and 5 on p. 244 of Adventures Reading book.

Today: We completed questions 2 and 4.


Science:
We continued to review chapter 2.
Chapter 2 test = THIS Friday

Other:
  Ms Siegal, our principal, has posted a homework survey online on our Keppel home page, here's a link to the survey.

Here's a link to our fabulous student created school newspaper: Mark Keppel Times

Math: 

More work with fractions today.  Most work was completed in class. Page 110/111, 121/122 (don't do 3rd row), MB p. 133
Get P. Signature on Shelton p. 95, Fraction Stick

ELA: 

We read Leonardo's Horse. Story test = Thursday

Spelling words from Practice Book  p. 46 (They are the "When Washington Crossed" words on spellingcity.com) Spelling test = Thursday

vocab = Practice Book p. 42, (persuading, crucial, maneuvered, encountered, crisis, appealed, perserverance, destiny)  vocab test = Thursday

Science:

We finished chapter 2, lesson 3
Students need to be able to recognize the chemical reactions for cellular respiration and photosynthesis.

Test =Friday.


History: I issued History Alive books to most students today. I'm making copies for those who don't have it. :)

Other:

iREADY counts started over for the second trimester.  From 11/1/2015
READ! Practice your typing skills each night for 15-20 minutes.

Math:
  We began adding and subtracting fractions with UNLIKE denominators. Do you remember the last step? SIMPLIFY OR DIE!

Complete two worksheets by Monday.

Also, be sure to ask me about the fate of our friend "Spidey."

ELA:
We spent time working on punctuating with commas today.  If you begin a sentence with "if", then you're going to need a comma in it.  When you read the blog, think about where the comma goes in each sentence. This weekend be sure to read a book, play outside, and spend time with your family.
Wow, there's a lot ways to use a comma. Mrs. Cannon says, "Study your uses of a comma!"

Science:
We reviewed study skills for science success:
1. Study with a buddy.
2. Reread the chapter
3. Recopy your notes
4. Make flashcards-create sentences that talk about the relationship between the flashcards.
5. Have someone quiz you at home, or face time a friend to quiz each other.
6. Look up concepts online using "elementary" in the search terms to keep the explanations accessible.


Other:
Tonight is Keppel Rocks, are you coming?????? This is a major fifth grade FUNdraiser!  Rock on, people!
Next week is a regular school week!!! Phew, there's been many crazy schedule days.

Math:
  We worked on estimating fractions to have  sense of the approximate answer.
   Get multiplication worksheet signed by a parent and finish EASY addition worksheets-we'll check for CHO tomorrow.
There are 23 NEW assignments on tenmarks.com about fractions-they're due by 12/28....have at it. By the way, there is a strong correlation between math grades and students who do the tenmarks.com assignments....I'm just saying....

ELA:
   Students composed narratives as the second part of the district benchmark.  MANY students still owe me their final drafts with revisions and a parent signature on the graded final drafts.

Science:
Chapter 2 test = Next Thursday

We studied xylem and phloem, and types of roots. STUDY

Other:
We completed the student council elections today...best of luck to our classroom candidates (fingers crossed for you.)

Please come to Keppel Rocks tomorrow night-this is an important fundraiser for fifth grade!

Report card envelopes, Thursday folders, History test, and behavior cards all need to be signed and returned by tomorrow.

We had a fabulous field trip today to Glendale City College Planetarium and Science Workshop.  Ask your kiddos what they learned today. They are all happy that we are going back this spring. :)


Other:
We have no school tomorrow in honor of Veteran's Day.

Regular schedule on Thurday, with report cards coming home. The envelope will need to be signed and returned, parents keep the report card.

Friday is a minimum day.

Orbel "stealing" electrons!

The "magic" of static electricity.

Yep, Tony conducts electricity!

Math:

  We converted back and forth between mixed numbers and improper fractions. Complete three worksheets-due Thursday!
Get three equivalent fraction worksheets signed by a responsible adult.
Get math test signed.

Language Arts:

We completed the district benchmark test.
Get writing signed by an adult, make corrections and reprint story.

History:

We took chapter 5 test today.

Science:

We reviewed electrical circuits for field trip tomorrow and the function of stems, roots, and leaves.

Other:
The fifth grade committee reports that our wreath sales are way down from last year's numbers. If the fifth grade student fund does not make enough money with Keppel Rocks, there will have to be cuts to play day.  Please help at Keppel Rocks. You can send me an email and I'll forward your information to Virginia Porter, the head of the fifth grade committee.

FIELD TRIP TOMORROW-EAT A LARGE BREAKFAST AND PACK A LUNCH. We'll eat at school when we return from the field trip.

Math:
  We continued working on fractions: three worksheets are due Monday...yes, they must write in the BIG ONE-ask your child what this means...

ELA:
We completed RCC 140-146...due Monday.
I collected reading logs. Many students did not turn in complete reading logs. This will be reflected in their report cards as "N" for Language Arts effort.

Science:
Students began reading about plant classification

History:
Chapter Five review was completed today, test = MONDAY

Other:
No school for students tomorrow!

Here's a link to Keppel's online Thursday Folder.

Behavior Cards and Thursday Folders are due Monday.

Have a great weekend. :)

Math: 
We studied fractions as a math concept today. STUDY your notes and complete the two ridiculously easy worksheets on fractions.

Language Arts:
 We studied metaphors and similes. We began work on finding themes in poetry.  Complete page 137 in RCC book. Pages 140-147 will be assigned tomorrow, if you want to get a jump start on them.

History:
 We read about the English Colony at Jamestown. We're getting really good at taking notes in a table. :)

History test = Monday, 11-9-15

PE-
The students are playing tennis-such fun!

Other: 
Remember, wreath orders are due tomorrow. :)
Dine out night at ISLANDS-wahooooooo!
Rockin' for the Arts is a fifth grade fundraiser-all profits  go towards Colonial Day and Play Day.

Math:

We took final exam on decimals for Trimester 1.
One easy worksheet on fractions due tomorrow.

Language Arts:

We worked on editing our narratives.
Final copy due tomorrow.
Reading logs are due on Thursday.

History: 

We reviewed Chapter 5, lesson 2 and read chapter 5, lesson 3, page 199. Finish notes on P. 199 by tomorrow

Test on Chapter 5 = next Monday

PE today.

Other:

Wreath sales end this Thursday.

NO School on Friday for students.

Dine out night at Islands....yummy fun and no dishes.....!

Math:
  We did a project in which we calculated the cost of each sculpture created in our classes with Mrs. Zierhut. We used rounding, multiplying, adding, and dividing with decimals to get the job done.

-Make a final presentation copy with all values neatly organized and all calculations shown. I'm turning these into Mrs. Zierhut and Ms. Siegal tomorrow.

-Study test tomorrow on all things decimal.


Language Arts:

We worked on revising.

Sign into your google docs and MAKE all revisions.

Science:
We spent quality time with microscopes and student presentations today.

History: 
  Finish taking notes on Chapter 5, Lesson 2.

Make sure you know who these men are & their significance to French colonization of North America: Cartier, Champlain, Jolliet, Nicollet, Brule, and Marquettte.

Other: Some students still need to turn in their field trip forms!

The fifth grade committee is in need of serious help organizing, volunteering, and procuring supplies for Keppel Rocks. Fifth graders keep all the profits from this event.

Dine out night = this WEDNESDAY, 4PM-10PM ISLANDS RESTAURANT IN GLENDALE

WREATH SALES  END THIS THURSDAY!

Math: We worked on common core math problems involving large amounts of data. This required creating tables. It is strongly recommended that you review pages 88-89 over the weekend to prepare for a Tuesday test.

Language Arts: We're writing our stories. It is fun!!! Ask your children to show you the google docs stories.
Reading logs are due next Thursday.

Science: We reviewed tests and looked at cool plant videos online. There's nothing like carnivorous plants to inspire students to study botany.

History: We took notes on early North American European explorers and "primogeniture".

Other:
1. Our wreath fundraiser is a great way to raise money for a fabulous play day.

2. Daylight Savings ends this weekend, November 1, 2015 at 2:00 a.m. "Fall Back". 

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour. 

3. As a reminder from the Fire Department changing your clocks is also a great reminder to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.

 

4. Please have safe and happy Halloween. 

Remember: 

1. Only go trick or treating with an adult. 

2. Bring a flashlight thing so old ladies like me can see you when we're driving. 

3. Cross streets only at corners. 

4. NEVER go into a stranger's house for candy. 

5. HAVE YOUR PARENTS CHECK YOUR CANDY BEFORE YOU CONSUME ANY OF IT. 

6. Do NOT bring your candy to school.

Math:
 1. Students had a substitute today while Mrs. Cannon was receiving more iREADY training.

2. The students completed pages 14-15 of the Unit 2-GEMS book and 1 division worksheet.

3.  Mrs. Cannon will collect tomorrow: the p. signature on the most recent test and p.sig. on the dvision worksheet turned in yesterday. 


ELA:
Students worked on typing their stories into a google docs account. Remember you CAN work on these at home.

Science:
We took our test on Chapter 1.

PE:  Don't forget to send water with your children-it's hot out there in PE Land.

Other:
No school Friday!  NO COSTUMES tomorrow!

Dine out at Islands next week & our FABULOUS wreath sales continue.

Red Ribbon week = WEAR red tomorrow.

Thursday folders will be sent home tomorrow. :)

These students need to return their field trip permission slips: 1, 5, 10,  13, 35.

Math:
We worked on the partial products/quotients algorithm in math.
Get p.sig on math test.
Study

Language Arts:
We worked on adding concrete details. Remember to  "show" what is happening, don't tell.

Science: Chapter ONE test tomorrow after lunch.

Today was PE and ART with Mrs. Zierhut.

Other:
Tomorrow is make-up picture day.

Islands Dine Out night is next Wednesday -11/4/15

NO SCHOOL for Students this FRIDAY!

iREADY update-your child must have 20 lessons completed in reading and twenty in math by this coming Sunday.

Math: 

We continued our foray into dividing with decimals: RCC pages 78-81.

ELA: 

1. We worked on identifying the theme of a story: Remember "Theme is the lesson that the reader is intended to learn."  Complete RCC pages 128-133.  Remember to write your answer to number 4 on a separate piece of paper. :)

2. Also, all p. sig.'s on the friendship/celebration worksheet will be collected tomorrow.

3. Reading logs due 11/6/15

History: 

We took our test today.

Science: 

Science test on chapter one = Wednesday.

Other:

Fifth grade wreath sales have begun. Wahooooooooo!

It's RED RIBBON WEEK, folks.
Tuesday = twins day
Wednesday = Crazy Hat Day
Thursday = Wear Red Day

Wednesday =  Picture make-up day

Friday = NO SChool for students, YES school for teachers...hey wait a minute, what's up with that???

Trimester 1 ends in two weeks.

Scholastic Book Orders: Our class code is PCRVV

Math:  

1. Math test signed by a parentPart two of math test is tomorrow. READ and attack the directions CAREFULLY! Turn in all worksheets assigned on Wednesday tomorrow.

Due Monday: Division worksheet distributed on Friday.

English Language Arts:

 Reading logs due tomorrow

Due Monday:Ready Common Core pages 123-126, will be assigned on Friday, 10/23/15 by substitute teacher.

Science: 

 Science Chapter 1 will be completed tomorrow with substitute, study.
Chapter One Test = next Wednesday, 10/28

History: 

Chapter Review will be completed with substitute teacher tomorrow.
Test on Chapter 4 = Monday, 10/26

Other:

 1. Our next field trip will be on Nov. 10th. to Glendale City College.
2. Wreath sales have begun....yay!!!!
3. Keppel Rocks is beginning soon...
4. No school for students next Friday, 10/30/15-teachers are in training.
5. Picture went home today. :)
6. Please sign behavior cards and return Thursday folders tomorrow.

Math:

1. We took part one of the major math test. Part two will be Friday...study.
2. Complete 3 math worksheets by FRIDAY (Mrs. Cannon's homeroom class has a field trip tomorrow-no math class)

The three worksheets are:        
A) Busy butterfly worksheet-both sides
B) powers of ten worksheet (just like the quiz we took!)
C) Interpreting remainders (this is really important...wink, wink)

English Language Arts:

We worked on punctuating dialogue today. We loved writing about "whiney" fifth graders.  All parts fo the graphic organizer are due by Friday. We'll finish our organizers next week and starting using them to compose our stories. :)

Science: 

We began Chapter 1, lesson 3 notes.

Science test = next Wednesday

History:

Chapter 4 test = next Monday

Other:

 Mrs. Cannon's homeroom: Field trip tomorrow!!!! Wahooo....PACK A LUNCH for tomorrow, in case we're not back in time for regular lunch at 11:45am.

Math:

1. We learned the procedure for dividing decimals today.
2. Finish RCC page 73 (#7,8 only) & page 75 (#15 & 16 only)
3. MATH TEST tomorrow-all subjects covered this year are fair game except dividing with decimals!  Study, but DO NOT stay up late to study; staying up late will make you do worse not better on the test.

ELA:
We finished all the sensory details for all of the graphic organizers today.
Reading logs are due on Friday, as usual.

Art:
We finished our bodies today...they're fabulous.

PE:
Ran the mile today! I'm going to be tired tonight, mom and dad!

Science:
Remember Chapter 1 test = next Wednesday, 10/28/15 Study!

History:
Chapter 4 test = next Monday, 10/26/15 Study!

Other:
Fifth grade wreath sales information is going home tomorrow!

Field trip Thursday for Cannon homeroom, pack a lunch.
Parent meet us at school at 8:10am, sign in at the office please.

Math:
We continue using extended problem solving skills to incorporate math procedures with complex word problems.
1. Finish Unit 2, p. 10.
2. Read pages 12-13 in the Unit 2 book
3. Get BOTH quizzes signed by an adult.
4. Major math test on Wednesday, prime factorization, adding/subtracting decimals, multiplication/division of whole numbers. (basically anything we've learned this year is fair game)


ELA:
Continue to complete the sensory details for stories 2 and 3 in your graphic organizers. Remember describe in GREAT detail what the narrator or characters smell, see, feel, hear, taste.

Complete the suffix paper-following directions and coloring the main picture only.

Science:
Science test on chapter 1 = Wed., October 28.

History:
History test on chapter 4 = Monday, October 26.

Other:
A) Student council elections are quickly approaching.
B)Fifth grade wreath sales are coming!
C) Master Class applications are due tomorrow.

Math:
We took two quizzes and did an activity based on real life order form. It was interesting...
Worksheet on division due Monday. I need to see the work! You may staple the work to the worksheet and turn it all in together.

Language Arts:
We decided upon themes for all of our stories and filled in the events for our stories.

Science:
We learned about how groups of cells form tissues, which in turn form organs, which in turn form organ systems, which all together form organisms. Science always brings up the most fascinating conversations.

Kumbaya:
  My class did color themed self-portraits.

Other:
  There seemed to be great turn out at the fifth grade fundraiser at Blaze Pizza last night...P-I-Z-Z-A, pizza, pizza, all the way!

Math:
We worked on models of multiplying decimals today.
Complete RCC pages 68-69
Major math test on multiplication, division, and decimals = Next Wednesday, 10-21-15. Study


ELA:
We had a major earthquake drill today during ELA. We completed the conflict resolution for our graphic organizers.

Science:
We made double bubble graphic organizers comparing and contrasting animal and plant cells.

History:
We read about Christopher Columbus, the Columbian Exchange, and small pox today.

Other:
 Each one of the flyer in this eFolder save us 1200 pieces of copy paper. Enjoy being eco-friendly and  informed by clicking here: Thursday efolder link. 

Math:
 1. We worked on modeling multiplication decimals. Students need to explain how the models work to an adult at home and get a signature.  
2. Complete math boxes worksheet (p. 102) and
3. Number stories/magnitude estimates worksheet (p. 45/52)

English Language Arts:
We continued to work on graphic organizers for writing narratives.
1. Make sure all six graphic organizers for conflict and setting are complete.

Science:
Take SHORT notes- a few words only- on the plant cell organelles. Remember that plant cells have some of the same type of organelles as animal cells, so don't forget to add mitochondria, nucleus, and cell membrane to your plant cell organelle notes.

Other:
  Blaze pizza fundraiser tomorrow.  Yay, get some yummy pizza and tell them that you are part of the Mark Keppel fundraiser. Go fifth grade, go fifth grade!

HELP!!!!  One of our parents lost a LARGE amount of cash and a blank check in our room last night at the 5th grade parent meeting. Please ask your children if they saw that money around the classroom. Thanks so much.

Cannon homeroom families: Please email me directly with your best email contact information because our class room parent, Kathy Canonico (Sean and Sammy's mom) needs to email you about setting up class parties, etc. Thanks! Here's my email & I'll forward your emails to Mrs. Canonico.
mcannon@gusd.net

Finally, we're having a major earthquake drill tomorrow. Please send water and a hat with your kiddos tomorrow so that they stay hydrated/cool  while we're outside for an extended period of time practicing this critical drill. Thanks in advance.

Math:
  It all came together today, we're multiplying with decimals. Complete RCC page 65 -only #s 15 & 16, pages 66-67 (all)

ELA:
We're working on the narrative writing unit. Complete the "situation", the "characters", and the "narrator" for ALL 6 graphic organizer pages.

Art & PE were in the afternoon.

Other:
Thursday = Blaze Pizza fundraiser
Tonight = 5th grade committee meeting in Mrs. Cannon's room 1107.

Math:
We continue to divide with pride.  RCC pages 46-49
Get three quizzes and district benchmark signed by an adult.

Language Arts:
We're kicking off our narrative writing unit...we've got some stories to tell.
Tonight pick ONE detail from your reading. Share that detail with me in a paragraph which explains WHY the author chose that detail.

Science:
We're getting down to the cellular level. Finish reading lesson one and take notes on mitochondria and vacuoles -explain their functions (their jobs in the cell)

Other:
 Parent meeting tomorrow night in Mrs. Cannon's room-1107 for fifth grade committee
Thursday = Blaze Pizza in the Glendale Galleria Dine Out DAY-just mention "Keppel Fundraiser" and 20% goes back to the fifth grade committee. Wahoooo!

Math:
We reviewed rounding and took quizzes on dividing, rounding, and various other fun math concepts

ELA:
1. Get spelling test signed by an adult.
2. We took a spelling, a vocab, and a story test.
3. Reading logs due next Friday.

History:
We finished our fantastic history presentations.

Kumbaya:
Some classes learned about internet safety, others focused on art, or making good choices with feelings of loneliness, sadness, or anger.

Other:
Have a safe and lovely weekend.

Math:
We reviewed long division with multi-digit divisors and lattice multiplication.
1.Complete RCC p. 45-the bottom two problems only.
2. Complete the lattice worksheet.
3. Complete Math boxes worksheet only numbers 1-4.

English Language Arts:
Complete two paragraphs on the perseverance of Nellie Bly
Get p. signature for vocabulary map.
Study for story test, vocab and spelling.  (Spelling on PB p. 21)

Science:
Get p. signature on Science test and return in Thursday Folder.

History:
We did presentations...it was great!

Other:
All FIELD TRIP FORMS ARE DUE TOMORROW!!

 PTA fundraiser ends tomorrow...send in your orders!

Check out all of the flyers that are NOT in the Thursday folder the Mark Keppel website for the eBulletin.

Math:
 The students took a district benchmark test today. No work assigned. We'll get back to the RCC book tomorrow.

ELA:
We took notes about Nellie Bly's perseverance throughout her journey around the world. Tree map with at least 3 details due by tomorrow.

Science:
We took the chapter 8 test today.

History:
Projects/stories due tomorrow.

Other:
Field trip permission slips must be returned. All three pages must be completely filled out.
PTA fundraiser is still going on...are you monkeying around??? We are!

Blaze pizza dine out is coming soon...see the details in your Thursday Folder.

Math:
We covered metric conversions and reviewed plotting points on the coordinate plane...we run before we jump. Tomorrow is a district review benchmark test.


English Language Arts:
We began taking notes on the bold and tenacious Nellie Bly.

vocabulary maps are due tomorrow

Art:
    ..the body parts are growing...it's like Frankenstein in that art room...cool and scary!

Science:
Chapter 8 test tomorrow....study!

Other:
Mr. Pate came in today to speak to the students about this year's musical theater class. It will be held afterschool  on Tuesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm...only serious and seriously committed students are invited to apply. Further information and the application will be in this week's Thursday folder. Please return it ASAP, he's only taking the first 60 students.

Math: The substitute teacher showed students how to plot points on the coordinate plane. There are two worksheets on plotting points which will be collected tomorrow  and 3 review worksheets which will be checked for smarties tomorrow.

ELA: Students were introduced to vocabulary, spelling, and story from their reading books for the "Nellie Bly" story. Tests = Friday. Spelling words are on PB p. 21, vocab are on PB p. 18

Science:  Chapter 8 test = WEdnesday, chapter review completed in class.

History: Students were given time in class to work on history projects-which are due on Thursday.

Other: The PTA fundraiser is still going on. PTA reflections contest is also underway...see the Mark Keppel Elementary website for more details.

Math:  We took 3 quizzes today. Study your notes briefly over the weekend.  Monday you will learn about coordinate plane dot plotting.

Language Arts: Students took a vocabulary quiz and summarized an interview given by Cesar Chavez's grandson.

READ-new reading logs were distributed, due next Friday.


Science: We covered salts, their formation (metal + nonmetal, or strong acid with strong base which results in salt with water products)
 Test on Chapter 8 = next Wednesday.

Science review will be given in class on Monday. Study!

History: Projects are due next Thursday

Other: Go PTA fundraiser, woot woot woot.

Math:

We continued our work on adding and subtracting decimals with word problems.

Tomorrow we'll correct RCC pages 58-59 and take quizzes.
Study your notes on rounding, +/- decimals, and place value. (wink, wink)


ELA:
We continued our work on summarizing in our own words today. Tomorrow will be the vocabulary quiz on aster/aud words and a summarizing test.
Reading logs due tomorrow.


Science:
We worked on metals today.  Chapter 8 test = next Wednesday!

History:
We had class time to work on projects today.  History projects are due next Thursday, 10/8.

Other:
1. Many flyers that used to be printed have now gone online...we've saved over 10,000 copies so far this year!!  Here's the link:  Thursday: ebulletin link

2. The PTA fundraiser continues, have you sold any goodies yet?

3. PLEASE, please, please fill out the lunch application:
Did you know that the Glendale Unified School District has a breakfast and lunch program that may qualify your child to receive a free or reduced-priced breakfast and/or lunch at school everyday?   All you need to do is fill out an application, and you will be notified if you qualify.  

​All families must reapply each year and last year's lunch cards have already expired.  ​

The application can be found at mealapp.gusd.net or you can get a hard copy from our school office. If you need any help filling out the form, any of the ladies in the front office will be happy to help.

The deadline for this school year is Sunday, October 4th.​

​ Please take a few minutes and fill the application out now.

Math:  

Today we learned the procedure and a few models for adding and subtracting decimals...ask your students to show you the hand motions for =/- with decimals:
1. When I  + or - decimals,
2. I line up the decimals,
3. And, add any insignificant 0s that I need.
4. Finally, I add using the standard procedure.

By tomorrow, complete RCC 56-57

ELA:

A summary of today's lesson would be...that we learned about SUMMARIZING!

RCC p.28-29, ONLY complete numbers 1-3 on page 29 because we are doing page 30-31 IN CLASS tomorrow.

Read, Cannon victims may read their science to fulfill their nightly reading. :)
Reading logs are due on Friday.

Science:

We reviewed the amazing interdependence of cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
Read Chapter 8, Lesson 2 at home tonight. Be ready to discuss and take notes at school.

Chapter 8 test = next Wednesday!

History:

  History projects are due on Thursday, October 8.

Other:
 We love the PTA, thanks for supporting them by ordering through the catalog.
Student Council applications are due to me ASAP
Our very own Keppel Rock Concert is coming soon. Are you performing?  Check tomorrow's Thursday folder for details and the application.

Our school is moving to an ebulletin-we've saved over 10,000 pieces of paper so far!! Here's the link to this week's ebulletin.

Math: We continued our quest to master and model the main multiplication procedure, it was magnificent.
 Manage your math...complete RCC 40-41

ELA: The main idea continued with exploding stars today...complete RCC pages 18-23.

Art: The bodies are growing day by day...we have almost complete limbs!  It's getting creepy in Mrs. Zierhut's room.

PE: Please remember to send water with your children, as it is hot outside at the end of our day.

Other:
Thanks to the families who have donated to the PTA fundraiser.  Yay!

Math: 

We are working on multidigit multiplication with models!

RCC 13-17

ELA: 

More fun with main idea/key details...RCC 13-17

Get parent signatures on Project Mulberry writing, Tornado writing, and spellcabulary test.

Science: 

We read chapter 8, lesson 1.

History:

Project due October 8th.

Other:
PTA FAll FUNdraiser is underway.   Are you a part of the action? Prizes are given daily for participation. :)

Math: 
Due to Cougar Pride Assembly, we had a short math class today. We took a powers of ten quiz.  We'll correct the Delicious Decimals paper and GEMS pages 36-39  for smarties on Monday.

ELA: 
We took a vocabulary quiz and did our two main ideas writing.  New reading logs were given and are due by next Friday.

History:
History Project guidelines were reviewed. I really emphasized that NO materials must be purchased to complete this project.  I am happy to give out paper for students to complete all parts of this project.  Here's a link to the project guidelines. 

Kumbaya:
Various teachers discussed internet safety or did art projects.

Other:
Please check that your child is in the appropriate uniform each day-school colors, and all shorts or skirts/dresses must be longer than their hands hanging down or worn with leggings.

 Remember that, by Sunday, each student should have completed 10 math and 10 reading iREADY lessons.  Have a great weekend.

Math: 

We continued our foray into estimating and rounding with decimals.
Complete GEMS pages 36-39

ELA:

We practiced finding two main ideas with details supporting our main ideas. 

Get your vocab. map signed by a parent near the grade

Study your vocabulary words/definitions.

Study your bookmarks which demonstrate the different ways to introduce quotes.

Bring in completed reading log tomorrow. 

History:

We read and discussed chapter 3, lesson 2.

Science:

We did an experiment which resulted in a really bad hair day due to static electricity.

Other:

Wear red, white, and blue tomorrow and practice your song.

Get your behavior card and Thursday folder signed-return science test and history test signed by tomorrow. 

Math

We continued our work with rounding and estimating decimals/fractions. Please complete pages 30-33.  We WILL go over these answers together tomorrow. Just do the best you can... these problems WILL be on a math test!

ELA

We continued our work with finding two or main ideas. Bring in your two main ideas with 3 supporting details on "Project Mulberry"

Study for vocab test on Friday.

Science

We took our chapter 7 science test today.

Other: 

Progress reports go home tomorrow-many students are receiving progress reports for not completing their iREADY lessons in a timely manner. 10 reading and 10 math lessons were due by LAST Sunday.

1.Today was PE and it was very hot, please send your child with adequate water.

2. Friday at 8:30am is our Cougar Pride Assembly, please join us at Hoover to see our performance of "We the People"

3. Students need to wear red, white, or blue on Friday.

Math: 

We worked on rounding decimals and using them to make estimations...please work on RCC pages 26-29.

English Language Arts (ELA):

We continued to work on finding the main idea in class.

Vocabulary maps due tomorrow for the Aqua/Hydra words

Get parent signatures on the spelling test, story test, and the cause & effect writing assignment.

Reading logs due on Friday.

Science: 

TEST TOMORROW on chapter 7!!! Study.

Other:

Be practicing your song for this Friday's performance during Cougar Pride-wear red, white, and blue on Friday.
Tomorrow is picture day-bring your PE clothes with you if you don't want to do PE in your picture clothes. Change at lunch recess!  You will NOT be allowed to change your clothing during class time.

Math: 

1. We reviewed multiplication and division with multi-digit numbers.

2. Complete only the odd numbered problems for multiplication and division-EVERYTHING else is OPTIIONAL! Worksheet pages 55-58.

3. Get 4 items signed by an adult; yes, I need a signature next to each grade on each separate assignment.

Language Arts:

We passed out the vocabulary words; the aqua/hydr(a/o) word list on spellingcity.com and we studied finding two main ideas.

1. Vocabulary map due WEDNESDAY

History: 

Read chapter 3. lesson 1.

Science: 

We reviewed chapter 7.  TEST = this Wednesday...STUDY. This will NOT be an open book test.

Other:

1. Get the library permission slip signed by tomorrow.

2. Be practicing the "We the People" song
3. Wear red, white, or/and blue on FRIDAY
4. Picture Day = Wednesday (Free dress, not free-for-all dress) Make sure you are wearing modest appropriate clothing for your lovely picture.

Math: 
We reviewed place value and powers of 10. We also took quizzes on Place Value & Powers of 10.
BRING your worksheets from Thursday for "smartie grading" on Monday.


ELA: 
We took a spelling test and a story test today.

I handed out reading logs today. Students need to fill them out daily and get a parent signature on Thursday nights. I will collect them on Fridays.

History:
We took our spelling test.

Science:
We discussed food chains and webs today. We also felt some whale baleen. We'll have a science test next Wednesday on chapter 7.

Other:
By last Sunday, your child should have completed 6 reading and 6 math lessons in iREADY.  By this Sunday, your child needs to have completed 8 reading and 8 math iREADY lessons.

I'll be sending out progress reports this coming Thursday.

Many students did not return their iREADY reports signed by a parent...please return these ASAP.

School pictures are next Wednesday.

Math:
Today we reviewed prime factorization & powers of 10.  Complete two worksheets practicing these skills. :)

Language Arts:
We reviewed cause and effect with a Making Meaning lesson on earthquakes.
Remember to study for spelling and story test for "A Drop of Water".

History:
Open book test on Chapter 2 tomorrow. STUDY!

Science:
We worked on understanding mixtures today.  We'll continue this tomorrow.

Other:
 McDonald's dine out night tonight for the Central Avenue location from 5pm-9pm, all proceeds benefit the 5th grade.

Math: 

We finished the Ready Common Core unit on Reading and writing decimals pages 21-23 completed by tomorrow.

Language Arts: 

We had an extensive discussion/lesson on complete sentences, run-on sentences, and fragments.
We completed a worksheet on combining sentences.

Study: Story test and spelling test on Friday.

Science:  

READ chapter 7, lesson 4 by tomorrow-Mixtures.

Remember that in the "science world" of vocabulary a mixture means that NO MOLECULES have changed even if they have grown so small that you can't see them anymore (like salt or sugar combining with water).

Science test = Next Wednesday, 9/23/15


History: Reread Chapter 2, lesson 2- History test = Friday-OPEN BOOK!

Other:
Dine out night = Tomorrow night at the McDonald's on Central Ave. (5pm-8pm)

Other other: Practice your song. "We the people of the United States"

Math:
We finished our powers of 10 lessons and began the reading and writing decimals lessons.

Finish page 15 in RCC.

Language Arts:
We reviewed our Practice Book pages 80-81. We reviewed what makes a quality fifth grade level response.  A) Answer the question in your own words. B) Use a quote to PROVE your answer.

Due tomorrow:  Question 1 on page 372 from Reading Book. Remember to add the cause and effect boxes filled with the question and the answer. Then, do a quality fifth grade level response

Art:
We continued to fill our body bags...ask your children about this.

PE:
Yay, the sun came out!

Other:
Follow this link to practice our Constitution Day song:  We the People link
Thursday = Dine Out Night at the Central Ave. McDonald's 

Math:

We worked on understanding the relationship between powers of ten and place value.

Students complete pages 11-13

ELA:
We worked on spelling words, cause and effect, and sylllabication.

Complete PB pages 80-81

Get parent signatures on vocab test, questions 3 & 4 from "A Drop of Water"

Study spelling words for "A Drop of Water"  They are on PB p. 82 and at spellingcity.com

History:
We completed chapter 2, lesson 1.

History test on Chapter 2 on THIS Friday.

Science:
We completed Chapter 7, Lesson 3
Chapter 7 Science test = Next Wednesday, 9/23

Other:
Fifth grade parent meeting = TONIGHT in the Keppel Library, 6:30pm.
Practice your singing and gestures for Mrs. Choi's song...see Friday's blog.

Hey Grown-ups,

Monday (9/14) will be the MOST exciting day ever because the Fifth GRADE COMMITTEE IS MEETING THEN!  Wahooooooooooooo! Look for the "deets" on the flyer coming home Monday!  Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy! 

Come be a part of the fun 
planning for your daughter or sun
the amazing fifth grade year
with folks full of good cheer!

Okay, there's a reason my profession is teacher, and not poet!

Fondly,
 Mrs. Cannon

Math:
We finished the place value section of the RCC (Ready Common Core) book and reviewed rounding.
Ask your child why we 'count by' when the instructions say 'round to'.

1. Get three worksheets signed by a parent. Parents, it's up to you whether or not you want your children to finish worksheets that are blank.


ELA:
READ, READ, READ. Do your iREADY lessons.

Science:
We reviewed metals, nonmetals, metalloids. (Cannon's Class only)

Other:
Picture day is coming soon...

We had Kumbaya time today with Mrs. Choi learning the Preamble song...PRACTICE at home!

Math: We began reviewing place value. Students should finish through page 5. All students must explain their answer to number 9 on page 5 to a parent. Parents can sign page 5in the Ready Common Core book.

Language Arts:
Get p. sig on v.map and on inference writing assignment.
Answer questions 3 and 4 on page 372 from story book.

Science:
1. Complete Static Electricity page.

Other:
Get behavior card and Thursday folder signed.

Picture day is next week. :)

Students may NOT have their phones on in the classroom. They must remain in their backpacks and off ALL DAY!  Please contact me with any questions about this policy. mcannon@gusd.net

Math:  
We systematically attack word problems: ASK your children to show you the steps for CUBES!

Three worksheets assigned:
1. Mathboxes p. 19,
2. CUBES,
3. Unsquare Numbers, p. 23

Language Arts:
We read "A Drop of Water" today and discussed the importance of diagrams/photographs/illustrations in science textbooks.

Assigned for tonight: read the story again!!!
Test on Friday for "A Drop of Water" vocabulary: study!

Science:
We talked about electron flow, AKA ELECTRICITY!!!
HOMEWORK = get a note signed saying that you explained the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit.

Other:
 It is crazy hot at school; please, please, please send 2 small water bottle or 1 large water bottle for your child to drink at school.

Math: Study your key word problems words.
Get your 2 quizzes signed by a parent

ELA:
Get your spelling test signed.
Get your story test signed.


Other:
We had art and PE indoors today. :)

Please send water, it is disgustingly hot at school. :)


Get your iREADY done.

Math:
We took two quizzes and I gave two worsheets-one on ordinal numbers and one math boxes.

Language Arts:
We took a spelling test, a story test on "Line Drive."

Due Tuesday: Complete your inference about this question: How do the inventors of the merry-go-round pump feel about children?

Science:
Complete the Worksheet on Atoms & the Periodic Table by next Wednesday for Cannon class and Thursday for Shelton Class.

Shelton students: get your graded worsheet signed by an adult at home.

Cannon students: if you didn't already do so, get your graded worksheet signed by an adult at home.

Other:
No school tomorrow or Monday. See you all Tuesday, Sept. 8th- it is a PE day. :)

Math: We covered square numbers and square roots today.

Language Arts: We worked on making inferences today
Spelling test tomorrow. "Line Drive" Words on Spellingcity.com or p. 10 in the Practice Book.

Science:
Make sure you've completed the science worksheet by tomorrow. "Atoms & Molecules"

Other:
2 Reading lessons and 2 math lessons should be completed by now for iREADY, two more for each subject are due by this Sunday.

Math:
  We worked on number concepts of arrays and review of landmarks: maximum, minimum, range, median.

2 worksheets on arrays- remember 8 X 6= 8 Rows X 6 Columns


Language Arts:
We worked on making inferences about informational text. Students finished making an inference about the type of woman that Harriet Tubman was.

Remember the formula:
State your inference. Use a quote to prove it. Explain how the quote connects to something in real life that you know to be true.

Art:
 We began our tape models...ask the students: it is chaotic structural art that involves tape, saran wrap, and imagination.

Science:
Finish Atoms/Molecules worksheet

Other:
A giant thank you to the students who are making respectful and kind choices to one another at ALL times. I love teaching such awesome kids.

To the STEM students who received a letter today ONLY: return the notice sent to you by Thursday or you will lose your spot in STEM.