Language Arts:
Today students took the spelling and vocabulary tests; students who turned in essays did not take the story test, those that didn't turn in an essay took the test.

Over the break: READ!!!

Math:
We reviewed the quizzes and I gave three easy worksheets:
p. 131/132, 52/54, 135/136.

Get Parent signatures on the quizzes.

Science:
We discussed the function of the respiratory system-GAS EXCHANGE!! Oxygen and carbon dioxide.

We took notes on the basic structures and vocabulary: mouth/nose, pharynx, trachea, epiglottis, bronchi, bronchus, and alveoli -lung berries;)

Other:
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break-I'm thankful for each one of you!!!

Don't forget to get caught up on iREADY and READ over the break.

OPtional project number a list of people or things or ideas that you are grateful for...each item = one table point.

Check out this Donor's Choose Project to support positive behavior interventions on campus.

Language Arts:
Today we had our spelling bee-congratulations Malvina and Narek A. !  We are p-r-o-u-d of y-o-u!
Students also worked on their optional essays and studied for vocabulary and spelling tests tomorrow.
Students who do not turn in a complete essay will take the story test for "Ultimate Field Trip" tomorrow.

Get parent signatures on 3 items: 1. Spellcabulary tests from last week. 2. spelling sentences 3. "Ultimate Field Trip" Story Questions

Math:
Students took two quizzes today. Students were given three ridiculously easy worksheets to finish after the test. One was on adding with like denominators, one was finding equivalent fractions (no you don't simplify these), and the third was the Strawberry-just do the math and the coloring-not the additional research/summary project.

History:
We began taking notes in our Google Docs on Chapter 7, Lesson 1-The New England Colonies.
We discussed the "first" Thanksgiving.

Science:
We went over worksheet p. 49/50 on digestion-all answers were given. This is to be used for studying for the upcoming chapter test. (After the Thanksgiving Break)

Other:
Tonight is McTeachers night at the McDonalds on Central-McSee you McThere. :)

OPTIONAL Thanksgiving Project: Make a numbered list of the things you are grateful for...I'll award a table point for every item on your list. :) Make sure you can defend your answers-if I ask you why you are grateful for an item, then you need to be able to explain why that item fills your heart with gratitude.  Anything that makes your heart full is allowed...

Language Arts:
Today we had our spelling bee-congratulations Malvina and Narek A.
Students also worked on their optional essays and studied for vocabulary and spelling tests tomorrow.
Students who do not turn in a complete essay will take the story test for "Ultimate Field Trip" tomorrow.

Math:
Students took two quizzes today. Students were given three ridiculously easy worksheets to finish after the test. One was on adding with like denominators, one was finding equivalent fractions (no you don't simplify these), and the third was the Strawberry-just do the math and the coloring-not the additional research/summary project.

History:
We began taking notes in our Google Docs on Chapter 7, Lesson 1-The New England Colonies.
We discussed the "first" Thanksgiving.

Science:
We went over worksheet p. 49/50 on digestion-all answers were given. This is to be used for studying for the upcoming chapter test. (After the Thanksgiving Break)

Other:
Tonight is McTeachers night at the McDonalds on Central-McSee you McThere. :)

OPTIONAL Thanksgiving Project: Make a numbered list of the things you are grateful for...I'll award a table point for every item on your list. :) Make sure you can defend your answers-if I ask you why you are grateful for an item, then you need to be able to explain why that item fills your heart with gratitude.  Anything that makes your heart full is allowed...

Today students spent time reviewing the spelling words on PB p. 71 for test on Friday and vocabulary words (PB p. 67) for vocabulary test on Friday.

Students also answered questions for the "Ultimate Field Trip" Story-these were collected in class.

Test or Project, student choice:
1. Optional project-see yesterday's blog for details- 5 paragraphs on either a problem or a dream-use LOTS of details to describe-each paragraph should be a MINIMUM of 5 sentences.
2. TAke the story test on Friday for "Ultimate Field trip"

Math:
Students continued working on subtracting fractions-2 worksheets and one worksheet for multiplication/division practice-use decimals for division-SHOW your work.

Science:
Students read Chapter 3, lesson 2-  The digestive system today...I hope your dinner turns into a quality bolus with each bite  (wink, wink)

PE: today. :)

Other:
Tomorrow is Mc Teacher's night...see you McThere on Central Ave. McDonald's. This benefits the fifth grade committee.

Language Arts:
We spent time understanding the text meaning and features of "Ultimate Field Trip"
Spelling test = p. 71 in PB on Friday
Vocabulary test = p. 67 in PB on Friday

Students have a choice this on assessment:

1. Write a 5 paragraph essay on a dream and steps to achieve that dream- one paragraph to describe the dream-4 paragraphs each detailing a different step and how it will help to achieve the dream

2. Write a 5 paragraph essay on a problem they have and the steps/solutions to solve that problem. One paragraph describing the problem in detail and four paragraphs with either a different step or solution for each paragraph.

3. Take the story test on Friday for "Ultimate Field Trip"


Math:
We began to work on regrouping for subtracting fractions.
Due by tomorrow: worksheet p. 122- DO NOT do page 121 (unless you want to ;)
Shelton worksheets p. 103 and page 108.

Science:
Students took a quiz today.

1. Dance:  Make sure your children wear dance shoes or have clean feet for dance. Also, make sure they are wear clothing that they can dance in-NO tights, no tight pants, no skirts.
2. Thursday = Mc TEachers' night at the local McDonalds on Central Avenue. I'll be mcworking from 6pm till 7pm-mcsee you mcthere...

3. Dear Friends,

I would like to invite you to our campus stadium this Friday night at 7:00 pm to help the Hoover Tornado Marching Band prepare for defending our state championship title this weekend.  We are going to give a performance of our show for our neighborhood, our friends and families, and our schools.  Friday's performance will be in full uniform and will include all of the props and costumes that we did not get a chance to use at any of the football games.  Admission is free!

Last season, we nearly filled our stadium with fans of the band.  The larger the audience, the better prepared our kids will be to repeat as champions and move on into open class finals.  We really need your support on this.  This is our home show.  It will be the only time the band will perform our complete show on this campus.  Come out and see what 70 hard-working and dedicated students have created.

Tell a friend.  Bring the family.  Eat in the stands.  Cheer on our Tornados.

Thank you for your support, and On Tornados!

Language Arts:
Students were given new spelling PB page 71 and vocabulary words PB p. 67- test =Friday
We are reading "Ultimate Field Trip" test = Friday

Math:
Students continued with adding fractions. Finish the worksheets distributed today p. 95, 109/110
Get a bazillion parent signatures = 5 worksheets.

Science:
Quiz tomorrow on Chapter 3, lesson 1-use the online science book at "Keppel Road to 900" for practice.

History:
Students took the chapter 6 test today.

Other:
Thursday is McTeacher's night at the Central Ave McDonalds.
Fundraising orders are supposed to arrive on Wednesday: please make arrangements to help your child bring orders home if you ordered a great deal of items.

Friday = Free dress day

Next week = Thanksgiving Break-NO School ALL week.

Today was a minimum day.

Language Arts:
Today we took the spellcabulary test.
We learned about stage directions and actor positions.
We also spent lots of time with our Maniac Magee read aloud...we're almost done!!

Math:
We learned about the standard algorithm for adding fractions with unlike denominators. Be sure to add 1/2 + 2/3 in your notebooks with the fraction sticks, a number line, AND the standard algorithm.

Many students need to study their multiplication tables every night for 5-10 minutes!

Other:
Today we went over fixed mindset vs. growth mindset. Check out this video-it's what we watched today.


Please return the empty Report Card envelope in your child's Thursday Folder on Monday, along with the signed Behavior Card.

Enjoy Veteran's Day off tomorrow. I told students to call/write and thank veterans that they know for their service to our country.

Language Arts:
Today we practiced "RACE" ing-a technique for answering questions completely.
R-Reword the question in the answer
A-Answer in your own words
C-Cite the text-QUOTE from the text
E-Explain/connect how the quote proves your answer.

We also studied the vocabulary words.

Spellcabulary test =tomorrow

Math:
Today we had an activity where students modeled adding fractions with "fraction sticks" (pieces of paper) and number lines.
Please make sure 3 worksheets are returned with parent signatures by tomorrow.

Science:
We began Chapter 3, Lesson -Human body systems.  There were two worksheets given-they're both due on Monday.  There is a quiz on lesson 1 on Tuesday.

History:
Chapter 6 test = Monday. Study the Big Mamoo

Other:
Tomorrow is a minimum day-dismissal is at 12:05pm. Be here on time to pick up your children-it will be incredibly hot again tomorrow.

Friday is a national holiday-Veteran's Day- NO SCHOOL.

Language Arts:
Today we finished reading "A Drop of Water" and went over the parts of speech to help students learn how to use their spellcabulary words.

1. Spellcabulary words test = Thursday
2. Spellcabulary sentences = due Wednesday
3. p. signature on last week's spellcabulary test = due Wednesday

Math:

Today we spent time creating number lines and finding equivalent fractions on the number line.
I gave out 3 worksheets = due Wednesday. One division, one fraction addition, one math boxes.

Tomorrow will be decimal division review with the substitute.
I'm out of the classroom at a math training.


Science:
Today students took the Chapter 2 test -plants.

History:
Big Mamoo Chapter 6 test = NEXT MONDAY

Other:
I'm out of the classroom tomorrow-no blog.
Thursday is a minimum day-students are dismissed at 12:05pm
Friday is a federal holiday-Veteran's Day-no school.
Tomorrow is election day-don't forget to vote.

Finally, remember there is absolutely no using phones on school grounds-not before or after school either. Play on your phones at home.

Remember to only say nice things on the internet!!!!....I'm getting complaints about students making mean comments about other student's artistic/dance abilities...if you don't have anything nice to say/type...THINK HARDER!!!!!

Language Arts:
Students took their spellcabulary test and were given their new lists for next week. (aster/astro & vit/viv/bio)

Students began reading "A Drop of Water"

Math:
We worked on equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions.

Science:
We reviewed the worksheets from yesterday.
Chapter 2 test = Monday

History:
We read and took notes on Chapter 6, Lesson 2.
Chapter 6 test = next Thursday.

Other:
Have a lovely weekend.
Behavior cards and Thursday Folders are due on Monday.
No school tomorrow. :)

Language Arts:
Students finished up the unit on text structures.
Tomorrow is the spellcabulary test.

Math:
We began adding fractions with like denominators.
1 worksheet on fractions & one division worksheet due tomorrow.

Science:
We did the Chapter Two-Plants review and practice test.
2 OPTIONAL worksheet were given for review-I'll go over answers tomorrow.
Chapter 2 test =Monday

History:
Finish notes on Big Mamoo pages 224-225.

Other:
Tomorrow is the last day for the food drive! Thanks for the generosity that will ensure many families have an abundant Thanksgiving. :)

NO SCHOOL tomorrow for students.

Language Arts:
Today students wrote thank you notes to the PTA for the assembly and yo-yo gifts. We also practiced our spellcabulary words.
Spellcabulary test = Thursday (No school on Friday)

Math:
We introduced fractions today.
2 worksheets on fractions/2 on coloring for multiplication/division

Science:
2 worksheets on photosynthesis-given yesterday-due tomorrow.

History :
Take notes on chapter 6, lesson one pages 224-225.

Other:
NO school on Friday-it is report card preparation day.

NO Halloween candy is allowed at school.

No yo-yo's are allowed at school.

Smiles ARE allowed at school. ;)