Math: It was a busy day of learning the rules for divisibility....your child should memorize the rules for divisibility by 2, 3, 5, 6, and 10.

I sent home 1 worksheet on divisibility, 1 review worksheet on factors & prime/composite numbers, and one on fact families.

Be sure to get the factor worksheet signed by an adult.  A grade of check plus = good understanding, check = fair understanding, check minus = poor understanding or incomplete

ELA:
Be sure to get "Line Drive" v.map signed by an adult.
Be sure to get "Conflict" writing signed by an adult.
Be sure to complete story map with quotes.

Science:
WE ATE our science models today...ask your child about it!

Atoms/Matter worksheet = due Wednesday.

Other:
The STEM lab is full. You will receive a notice tomorrow if you have a spot in the STEM lab.

Happy Friday!

Math:
We worked on prime factorization.  Optional!!!!  1 worksheet on prime factorization, 1 worksheet on listing all facors.  Complete worksheets will be eligible for a smartie party in your mouth!

Language Arts:
We worked on our story maps. All pictures were completed today! Keep these, we'll use them on Monday.

We took a vocabulary test.

Science:
We completed the states of matter questions, these will be graded and returned on Monday.

Math:

 WHAT a weird day...with CELDT testing and a fire drill....I decided to hone in on cheeseburgering with multiple digit divisors.  Your children should have an interesting statement for you about this...

Language Arts:

We began story maps.

Due tomorrow: The story map boxes for setting, character, and conflict ONLY! Please do your best work; we're creating a museum piece out of these masterpieces.

Science:
We worked on an alternate explanation of change of state of matter: discussing energy increase = faster speed molecules.

Due by tomorrow, finish working on p. 103 ONLY, p. 104 is optional...we'll have time to work on this tomorrow.


Other:
Remember 2 iReady reading and 2 iReady math lessons are due each week.  Most students have begun tackling this requirement, BRAVO!

Other, other: READ, read, READ, read, READ!

Other, other, other: Each can = 100 table points,  bring 'em to class...

Math:

Today was a happy rainbow and sad rainbow day...composite and prime numbers.

1. Complete factor worksheet
2. Get p.sig.  on multiplication test
3. Get p.sig. on division worksheet


We reviewed the DMSCB...we had some great alternative sentences to remember the steps for long division.


Language Arts:
 Stories without ______________ are BORING!

1. Due by tomorrow:
Write about a conflict you have seen in a movie or TV show.

History:
Rough drafts are due tomorrow about what you learned about prehistoric Americans.

Science:
 What state of matter are the parts of your dinner?

Other:
  PLEASE send water for your kids-it is CRAZY hot outside.

Thank you to the families who have donated for the MKS fund !!!! Yay!!!!!!

Math:
Today was an introduction to prime and composite numbers, aka sad and happy rainbow numbers...ask your child about it.

We played Shoot the Fruit; I promise it was a productive reinforcement of prime vs. composite numbers.

MANY students got detention for not getting their math quizzes signed by an adult. If your child leaves his/her quiz at school, simply write me a note indicating that you know what grade they got on which quiz with your signature and the date, then I'll know that you know what they got for a grade.

 The note can be as simple as:

August 25, 2015

 I know that my child, Elsa, got  a "4" on her place value quiz.

Signed, Mrs. Elsa's Granny

Language Arts:

We practiced following the rules of active discussions: SLANT & asking meaningful questions

Due tomorrow: "Line Drive" vocabulary


Other:
We had PE and Art with Mrs. Zierhut today....which brings me to this video. Please follow this link and think about the tragedy of terrible sandwiches...

Math:
We reviewed "Does McDonald's Sell CheeseBurgers?"  Explain to your very confused parents what that means.

Finish the division worksheet and get the place value quiz signed by a parent.


Language Arts:
We introduced the spelling words, began the vocabulary map for "Line Drive" words-due Wednesday. 

You are all turning into vocab map mavens, and I'm not be conceited when I say that you are the best class so far!  Don't be mortified if I post your work in the hall!  You can just smirk and know that you can reign supreme on the playground, even if I reign in the hallway. Hallways are the designated places to post student work! (wink wink)

Get the "Rope Burn" vocab. map signed by a parent.  

History: Mr. Shelton reviewed the important points about the prehistoric peoples paragraph-Rough Draft due Thursday.

Science:
We finished our diagrams about states of matter!

Other:
We're off to a great start. Please be sure to send your children with water-it's going to be an extremely hot week.
CELDT testing begins this week for students who are still designated English Language Learners-these students will be pulled out for this testing.

Math:
We took a quiz on place value and began reviewing multiplication/division.  HAVE YOUR children practice their multiplication tables if they cannot answer multiplication questions as fast as they can say their name.

Language Arts:
We read "Line Drive" and reviewed rules for discussion.

History:
Mr. Shelton reviewed the pre-historic peoples.

Science:
We took notes on "States of Matter".

Other:
Beginning on Monday, all students are required to finish two reading and two math lessons per week. (Monday-Sunday at 9pm)

 Having trouble finding iREADY? Here's a link:   iREADY login

Math:
 We worked on the expanded notation using decimal multiplication:
For example,  3.23 = (3 X 1) + (2 X .1) + ( 3 X .01)

We completed two worksheets: 1. Expanded notation using decimals  2. Place & Value

Language Arts:
Complete your vocabulary map
Get a parent signature on graded question # 3 from reading book

History:
Mr. Shelton assinged a rough draft due next Thursday on "First Peoples"

Science:
Read pages 342-343, yes this counts as your reading!!!

Here's a link to the "cool" video we watched today about ice crystals.

Math: Place value...the saga continues.
Worksheet p. 42, worksheet standard notation

Language Arts:
1. Ask if you can share your phone number with each other for sCHOOL purposes.
2. Coax your parents into coming to back to school night.

Other:
Tonight is back to school night, CAFETERIA @ 7pm.  See you then!
Orchestra begins tomorrow.

Math:
We continued our work on saying and writing numbers and place value today. Please make sure that the worksheets on expanded notation and place value are completed.

Language Arts:
We worked on answering questions about stories "OOYB" and with proof from the text. Ask your children what "OOYB" means. :)

Art:
  We had art with Mrs. Zierhut (we learned a technique for creating block letters and shading)

PE:
   Today was PE with Mr. Sandoval and Mrs. Todd.

Parents remember:
Tomorrow is a minimum day. 12:05pm dismissal.

Back to School Night is tomorrow night, Wednesday, 8-19-15, at 7pm in the cafeteria.

5th grade meeting is at 8pm in the cafeteria.

Math:  We reviewed the Place Value Rainbow, Regrouping, and the organization of Decimals. Complete p. 41 by tomorrow for your chance to be rewarded.

Language Arts (LA): Answer this question:  How is Richard's practicing like the practicing that you do to achieve your goal?

Science: Explain "density" to your parents and show them your notes.

History: Read pages 56 through 59 (56-59)

Other:
Wedsday is a MINIMUM DAY, dismissal is at 12:05pm for fifth grade.  Wednesday is also Back to School Night.

Math:
We worked on base ten models today...ask your child to show you the math notebook.

Language Arts:
By Monday: bring 5 Me Bag items, at least two of which need to be 3 dimensional items.  You may draw or print or bring a picture for 3 of the items.  These items should be representative of YOU!

Art: We did BIG ME art today... yay.


Other:
 Next Wednesday is Back to School Night.

Math:
We started switching today for language arts and math, so it was another rules day.....ugh! And, during math time was the music program assembly.

Language Arts:
Please cover your books! Or, you may bring a parent note telling me by when your book will be covered.

Science:
Please cover your book or bring a note signed by a parent which tells me when you'll cover your book or bring a brown paper bag and I'll help you cover the book at school.

Parents:

The music program and student conduct paperwork are in this week's Thursday Folder. Don't forget to sign the Thursday Folder and the Behavior Card each Thursday.

Chess and Robotics are coming to Keppel again through Parker-Anderson.  Look for the flyers in the next week's Thursday folder.

Upcoming Assemblies and Events

•  Wednesday, August 19: Back to School Night (K-3 6:00-7:00, 4&5 7:00-8:00)
-Friday, August, 21, Back to School Dinner night! Wahoooooooooooo!

•  Thursday, August 27: Toll Back to School Night

•  Friday, September 4: Student Holiday

•  Monday, September 7: Labor Day (National Holiday)

Math:
 Please get a parent signature on the math worksheet from yesterday.

Language Arts:
  Please be ready to turn in your letters to self. Remember, each letter should have:
    A) a Greeting
    B) a detail about something that makes you anxious about 5th grade
    C) an academic goal and a personal goal
    D) your prediction about the best part of 5th grade
    E) someone you want to get to know better in fifth grade & why


Parents:
  I put  √+  on work that is proficient, √ on work approaching proficient, √- on incomplete work or work that needs considerable attention.
  I told students that I expect them to get your signature by bringing you the paper to be signed with a pen, a hard surface to write on, and a POLITE request.  It is the student's responsibility to take care of school papers and get the required signatures. Students who don't return papers with signatures MAY bring a note from home explaining why they don't have the papers. I understand that sometimes parents want to keep work to review with the student at a later date. However, students who fail to bring a note or a signature do receive a 7 minute morning recess detention.

Upcoming Assemblies and Events

•  Wednesday, August 19: Back to School Night (K-3 6:00-7:00, 4&5 7:00-8:00)
-Friday, August, 21, Back to School Dinner night! Wahoooooooooooo!

•  Thursday, August 27: Toll Back to School Night

•  Friday, September 4: Student Holiday

•  Monday, September 7: Labor Day (National Holiday)

Hi parents,
   We had a great second day of school.  There are still a couple of items that require attention:

1) I asked your children to ask your permission to give your phone numbers to a couple of other students in the class in case they wanted clarification about an assignment. This is completely OPTIONAL-I went over this in great length at school today. Please do not feel any pressure to release your phone number if you're not comfortable. :)

2) I sent back many of the blue forms because the office requires an out of state contact, in the case of an emergency. This person could also be out of the country. The point is that local phone lines are often tied up in the event of a major emergency, but the school could still contact a person who does not live in the vicinity.

3) The other point of attention on the blue cards is that they require parent initials on the bottom, not just a check mark.

4) Please read the red letter regarding the serious nut allergies that are present in the fifth grade this year.

5) For table points for your child: Please write down your name and your favorite snack from the list on the Peanut and Nut-Free "Safe" Snack list. This list is located on the back of the red letter. :)

6) Thanks for checking the CHP blog! ;)



Students:
I'm collecting the math worksheet tomorrow. Please explain to your parents why we regroup.

Welcome back to school!

We had a great first day of school.

Homework: for parents!
Complete:
2 blue forms (emergency cards)
1 white form (emergency card)
1 lunch form per family
Forms I, II, III from the district booklet

Forms turned in tomorrow completed = 10 points per form for each child's table.

PLEASE send your child with water to drink and get them to bed on time.

We have a few students with SEVERE nut allergies, please do not send any type of nuts with your child (no peanut butter, granola bars, or nutella).  We want our kids to be happy and HEALTHY at school. Thanks for helping to keep fifth grade nut free and happy!

Upcoming Assemblies and Events

•  Wednesday, August 19: Back to School Night (K-3 6:00-7:00, 4&5 7:00-8:00)

•  Thursday, August 27: Toll Back to School Night

•  Friday, September 4: Student Holiday

•  Monday, September 7: Labor Day (National Holiday)