Language Arts:
READ!

Math:
Make sure you get a parent signature on the math quiz multiplication and your division math notes that were assigned yesterday.

Other:
Wednesday, January 10, 6pm- 5th Grade Committee meeting in the auditorium. A representative from Camp Wolf will be there to share information with our campers.

Language Arts:
READ over the break. I look forward to seeing you next year.

Math:
1. Get multiplication test
2. Get math notes signed by a parent. DMSCBD

History:
Table 4 and Table 6 will present tomorrow.

Other:
Tonight is a dine-out night:

Language Arts:

Fill out notes for "I Have a Dream" speech.

Math:

Get math test signed.

History:

Presentations happened. 

Other:

Dine out night: Wednesday, fun and yummy way to raise funds for the fifth grade.

Opportunity for leaving your family's legacy at Keppel:

​LEGACY BRICK - order form ​

What would make a great Christmas present and can also be claimed as a charitable deduction on your tax return? LEGACY BRICKS!

$220 - 4 x 8
$400 - 8 x 8

https://drive.google.com/…/1lgOSIn3EM4VWOyfd8nhGuQRu5L…/view

It's not too late to buy a LEGACY BRICK. 60% of the profit will go towards reducing cost for 5th grade activities, and 40% will go towards MKS (to support the arts).
$220 - 4 x 8
$400 - 8 x 8

Tax ID MKS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity.

Language Arts:
Get parent signature on Q. 2, Q. 5, and spellcabulary test.
Write missed words 10 times each from the spellcabulary test EXCEPT the last three bonus/extra credit words do NOT have to be written 10 times each.

Math:
Get a parent signature on your math notes from today. We drew pictures that modeled dividing with decimals.
There will be NO test on Wednesday. I am cancelling the test.

Dance:
Today was the make-up dance session because we missed one due to the Griffith Park Observatory Field Trip.
Dance again on Thursday: bring those dance shoes.

Science:
Special presentations will happen tomorrow.

History:
Make sure your slides are ready tomorrow on your Colonial Presentations.
We will present tomorrow.

Other:
*Many students brought home a camp notice today. Please ask your child for this notice.

*Keppel Spirit Dress Schedule:
Tuesday: Snowman Day
Wednesday: Christmas Tree
Thursday: Ugly/Festive Sweater day

*Dine out night: Wednesday, fun and yummy way to raise funds for the fifth grade.

Language Arts:
READ!

Math:
We reviewed the steps for division. We will begin dividing with decimals on Monday.

Science: Bean measurement again today.

History:
Presentations are due on Tuesday

Other:
We have dance twice next week: Monday and Thursday. As a result, students need to bring dance shoes on both days.
Dress-up schedule: Monday: Santa wear
Tuesday: Christmas Tree
Wednesday: Snowmen
Thursday: Ugly/Festive Sweater day

Dine out night:

:

Language Arts:
Study spellcabulary p. 73 and spelling words on page. 77
READ!

Math:
Students took a quiz on division today.

History:
We reviewed the project in class.

Dance:
Mrs. Neel is asking for donations of dance shoes that are in good condition that have been out-grown and please bring your dance shoes on Monday and Thursday next week for dance rehearsal.

Other:
Holiday break begins on Friday, December 22.
We will have a small class party on Thursday, December 21-the last hour of class. We have dance rehearsal right after lunch on Thursday.
Dine-Out night = next Wednesday!

Language Arts:
PB 75, 76, 78
P. 352 #2
Study spellcabulary and spelling words for test on Friday, no story test this week.

Math:
P. 365-266
Division Test

History:
We are working on our Google Slide Colony projects:
Make sure there are slides for EACH colony on these topics:

1. Name of Colony
2. Flag
3. Physical Maps & REGION!!!
4. Founders & Story
5. Other important people in colony
6. How was the relationship between the Native Americans and the English Colonists
7. Main industry/crops of the colony
8. Climate & Geography of the Colony
9. Relationship between the colony's industry and climate/geography
10. 1-3 Cool Facts about the colony

LA:
Students read "Stormalong" today. Complete PB pages 73, 74, & 77.

Math:
Complete pages 259-260

History:
Complete the chart for chapter 7 by tomorrow.

Other;
I am out ill today and tomorrow. I will return all emails on Wednesday when I return.
#washyourhands #stayhealthy

Language Arts:
Read!

Math:
None, we are working on the area model for division.

Science:
We took the chapter 3 test today.

Other;
Fifth Grade Committee:  Wednesday, January 10 from 6-7pm will be a meeting in the cafeteria. :)

Language Arts:
Spellcabulary test tomorrow: study!
Apparently the substitute let you take home the big essay yesterday from RCC 262, so that's due tomorrow.

Math:
None, field trip today

Science:
Chapter 3 test tomorrow.

Other:
Great job at the Griffith Park Observatory today!  Write your article and get it signed by an adult.
Get your Thursday Folder & Behavior Card signed.

Language Arts:
1. Do pages 258-261. Do each assignment on a separate piece of paper. Be ready to do 262 in class. Remember to do a graphic organizer for each short response. (Students had 1 hour in class to work on this assignment)
2. Study spellcabulary

Math:
Do page 241 #17-25. Do NOT do mental math-use the partial quotients method that I taught you.
SHOW your work.

Science:
We completed the excretory system today.
The substitute will do the chapter review and chapter test from the book with you tomorrow.
Chapter 3 test = Friday

Other:
Thursday is our field trip to Griffith Observatory. Be sure to bring a disposable sack lunch, wear comfortable shoes, and have a great attitude. Also, be sure to come to school on time...you don't want the bus to leave without you :(

Language Arts:
Study spellcabulary words. (assigned for field trip on Thursday)
Finish RCC pages 255-257

Math:
We began division of whole numbers using an area model. Most students were confused. Please do the tenmarks.com lesson on dividing whole numbers.

Science:
We attempted a science experiment on diffusion today. We had limited success. I'm leaving the bags in the iodine solution overnight to see if we can achieve success. :)
Chapter 3 test = this Friday

Other:
We are in the middle of our toy drive for Keppel. Thanks to those of you who have donated. :)


Please send your child with a disposable SACK lunch for Thursday's field trip!!!!!

Language Arts:
Read the last article "Massachussett's Gazette" and come in with questions! We'll be writing on Monday

Math:
NONE, great job on test today. It was hard!!

Science:
Chapter 3 test = next Friday, December 8

Other:
Field trip next Thursday, bring a sack lunch.

Language Arts:
Study spellcabulary words

Math:
Study for test tomorrow
Topic 4

Science:
We reviewed respiratory system worksheets and began bean measurements today.
Chapter 3 test = December 8

Other:
Mrs. Neel reminded students to bring their dance shoes each Thursday. Please send a note if your child needs a loaner pair of shoes.

The Keppel toy drive is on! Please send in a new toy and I'll award table points. Thanks for being generous. :)

Language Arts:
Be ready to write tomorrow! We'll use the graphic organizer that you created from page 248.
Study your chron/tempor words-spellcabulary test = Friday

Math:
p. 233 #13 & 15
p. 234  # 17-20

Test on Topic 4 = Friday

Science:
We read about the respiratory system today-we'll do the worksheets tomorrow.
We began our bean projects today. :)
Chapter 3 test = Friday, December 8th.

Other:
Next Thursday-not tomorrow is our field trip to the Griffith Observatory.  I need two other parent helpers. Please email me if you are interested in attending AND willing to ride a school bus. Yikes!! :)

Language Arts:
1. Read numbers 4 & 5 on page 248-do #4 ONLY.
2. Study spellcabulary words.

Math:
p. 232 # 7,8,9,10
p. 233 # 16 only

Topic 4 test = Friday!

History:
We took the chapter 5 test today.

Science:
Chapter 3 science test = Friday, December 8

Other:
Today was the spelling bee. e-x-c-e-l-l-e-n-t w-o-r-k :)
Thank you to the families who returned the field trip permission form...100 table points for students who return the form by tomorrow. :)

LA:
Complete RCC page 241 #4 ONLY!
READ, many students vocabularies are not growing fast enough. They are lacking the breadth that reading daily develops.

Math:
We took a quiz on modeling decimal multiplication today.
Get the quiz from before break signed by tomorrow.
Study for topic 4 test on Friday=study the red section at the back of the topic.

Science:
We read Chapter 3, lesson two aloud today.

History:
Chapter 5 test = TOMORROW.

Other:
Please return the field trip form ASAP...tomorrow for table points. :) We'll be going to the Griffith Observatory. The donation is being collected for the bus.

Tomorrow is the spelling bee...good luck, Christopher!!!

Language Arts:
READ!!!
If you got 2's on your report card, do some iREADY lessons to get caught up.

Math:
Study your notes. Math quiz on Monday when we return on modeling the decimal multiplication.
Test on Topic 4 on the Friday when we return-look at the red pages in the book to study for this test.

Science:
I gave students the circulatory and respiratory system worksheets-these are OPTIONAL over the break. Students who wish to, may complete them. :)

History:
Chapter 5 test = Tuesday, November 27th.
All students were instructed to take home their large history books and their notes to study.

Other:
Have a lovely break! I am soooooo thankful for the gift of teaching your children each school day. Be safe and enjoy the rest! :)

OPTIONAL: List the people and things that you are grateful for: 1 table point for each item on the list. An attitude of gratitude is sure to fill your heart. :)

Language Arts:
READ!!!!

Math:
page 194: #s 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24 only
Study for quizzes tomorrow. Make sure you can do the 100 grid model and the 3 step way for multiplying decimals.

Science:
1. Read chapter 3, lesson 2- complete 2 worksheets. We'll go over answers tomorrow.
2. Analyze your data to see if your hypothesis was proven or not. Write a conclusion (explain whether or not your hypothesis was proven & WHY you think that was true.)

History:
Chapter 5 test in the Big Mamoo on the Tuesday AFTER Thanksgiving break. Study.


Other:
Report cards were sent home today. Please sign the envelope and return it in the Thursday folder.

TOMORROW IS A MINIMUM DAY- NOON DISMISSAL!!!

Language Arts:
Text Structure: RCC pages 222- # 2 & 3 on page 225,  RCC 228-230 read at LEAST twice

Math:
P. 191 # 6-16

Science:
None

History:
We did the chapter 5 review today in the big mamoo-test on Tuesday after Thanksgiving break.

Other:
Camp forms are due NOW- we need to know how many people are attending camp. :)

Report cards are sent home tomorrow.

Friday is a minimum day:noon dismissal.

NO SCHOOL next week= Thanksgiving break.

Language Arts:
Good job writing about text structure today.
Letters to Texas students are due by tomorrow.
READ!!!!

Math:
Complete pages 181, 183, 185.

Science: We went over chapter 3, lesson 1.

History:
We read about the English colonies. Chapter 5 test in the big Mamoo will be after Thanksgiving break.

Other:
Report cards come home  on Thursday. Friday is a minimum day.

Language Arts:
Pages 215-216 in RCC

Math:
Get an adult signature on notes after you have explained the steps of multiplying decimals with them.

History:
The chapter 5 test for the large history book will be after the Thanksgiving Break. STUDY

Science:
None

Other:
Camp forms are due by Wednesday! We need to know how many people are going. :)

Language Arts:
RCC pages 205 & 210
Finish pen pal letter by Wednesday

Math:
Many students did not get their math notes signed by an adult on multiplying decimals.

Science:
NONE

History:
Read Chapters 1-5 in the little mamoo (History Alive) by Monday. Do notes on pages 53 & 56

Other:
Get parent signature on Chapter 2 test from science and on behavior card.
Next Tuesday is the Islands fundraiser...yum!

No school tomorrow or Friday!
See you on Monday!

Language Arts:
1. Watch TV show. Then analyze the emotional range of the actors. Did they stay at the same level over the course of the entire show?  Did they change emotions? Were they overacting? Did they "leave room" for a greater emotional response when a larger/more significant event took place?

Math:
Explain your multiplying decimal notes to your adults-get a signature.


Science:
Cell projects are due tomorrow. Here is a link to the assignment sheet. (In case you lost yours)

History:
Read chapter 1-5 in the Little Mamoo History Book (History Alive) by next Monday. Create notes about pages 53 & 56.

Other:
No school on Thursday or Friday for students.

Language Arts:
READ!!!

Math:
READ!
Study your times tables.

History:
We read Chapters in the Little Mamoo.

Other:
Thursday, no school for students; it's report card preparation time for teachers.
Friday, no school for anyone in honor of Veteran's day.

Language Arts:
Read!

Math:
Study your notes/practice your times tables

Science:
Cell Project = Tuesday, 11/9 (next Tuesday)

Other:

There is no school for students next Thursday or Friday. (Report card preparation day and Veterans' Day respectively)

Don't forget DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS THIS WEEKEND. (FALL BACK ONE HOUR) ....AN EXTRA HOUR OF zzzZZ! :)

Language Arts:
1. Study PB p. 18
2. Study PB p. 21
READ!!!

Math:
P. 175 #1-7
P. 176 #15-17

Science:
Chapter 2 test = tomorrow. USE the chapter review and the quiz I gave you to study.
Cell project due next Tuesday, 11/9
Finish your yarn project by tomorrow.

Other:
Dear 5th Grade Parents,

Keppel Rocks is just around the corner.  We are given the opportunity to raise funds for 5th grade activities.  5th grade is in charge of concessions with this year's event.  We will receive 20% of all earnings from Keppel Rocks.  Please consider helping us on Friday, November 3rd.  We have time slots for set up, sales and clean up.  We appreciate anything that you can offer.  Every opportunity to raise funds will help decrease our costs for this year's fun activities.  Your support is greatly needed. We hope to see you all there!

~Virginia Porter and 5th Grade Commitee

Language Arts:
Study the Nellie Bly Story
Study Spellcabulary PB p. 18
Study Spelling PB p. 21

Math:
P. 169 # 1,2, 5,6,13, 15
P. 170 # 17,18, 19, 23

Science;
Study Chapter 2,
Quizzes were returned today. Use them to study- put them in your Thursday folders tomorrow with parent signatures.

Cell project due next Tuesday

History:
NONE

Other:
Make-up Picture Day = TOMORROW
FRIDAY = KEPPEL ROCKS, be there to hear the best concert in town... ROCK ON!

Language Arts:
Have  safe Halloween!
Tests for Friday = Nellie Bly story, spelling PB p. 21, spellcabulary PB p. 18.

Math:
none!  Today we learned about our online math program for Envision and we began multiplying decimals.

History:
We learned and took notes about the explorers who were searching for the Northwest Passage.

Science:
We read about the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Chapter 2 test = Friday.

Other:
1. Tomorrow is OPEN STUDIO.  Families are invited to attend in Mrs. Atchitelli's room 1217 at 12:15 pm. Please dress in solid color uniform shirt or Keppel school shirt for the performance.

2. Thursday is make-up picture day.

3. Friday is KEPPEL ROCKS CONCERT! SO MUCH FUN!!!!!

Dear 5th Grade Parents,

Keppel Rocks is just around the corner.  We are given the opportunity to raise funds for 5th grade activities.  5th grade is in charge of concessions with this year's event.  We will receive 20% of all earnings from Keppel Rocks.  Please consider helping us on Friday, November 3rd.  We have time slots for set up, sales and clean up. (CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO SIGN UP TO HELP) We appreciate anything that you can offer.  Every opportunity to raise funds will help decrease our costs for this year's fun activities.  Your support is greatly needed. We hope to see you all there!


~Virginia Porter and 5th Grade Committee



http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4ba9a62aabf58-keppel

Language Arts:
1. Get Renaissance writing signed by an adult
2. Study PB . 18- spellcabulary
3. Study PB p. 21 spelling
4. Study Nellie Bly

Math:
P. 164 # 8, 9, 10 only

Get parent signature on test.
Get p. sig. on Math Notes after you explain them.

Science:
Chapter 2 test = this Friday
Cell Project due on 11/8

History:
Today we read chapter 5,  lesson 1

Other;
No Halloween costumes allowed, but you may wear orange and/or black.
Thursday is make-up picture day.
Friday is KEPPEL ROCKS-COME TO  our very own ROCK CONCERT!!! YEAH!!!!

Language Arts:
Today we had an assembly in honor of Red Ribbon Week.

Math:
Today was the unit 3 math test.
Study your multiplication facts.

Science:
Cell project is due 11/8
Quizzes on Monday! Chapter 2, lessons 1 & 2

Other:
Make-up picture day = Thursday, 11/2
Keppel Rocks = Friday, 11/3
Enjoy tomorrow off.  Monday is a regular school day.

Language Arts:
READ. We have a Red Ribbon Assembly during language arts tomorrow. We'll continue with Nellie Bly next week. :)

Math:
Study your math book pages 157-158 to prepare for the Multiplication Math test tomorrow. Use pages 159-162 to prepare as well.

Science:
Roots notes: 4 types due tomorrow.
Cell project due 11/8- you may turn it in tomorrow, if it's done. :)
Chapter 2 test = next Thursday, 11/2

History:
Chapter 4 test = tomorrow, study

Other:
Please JOIN us. Come hear your children sing....Open Studio Invitation
Where? Room 1217
When? 12:15 next Wednesday.
What should students wear? Solid white, khaki, or blue top for the performance (or Keppel shirt). Students will have time to change out of their performance clothes before PE, in case the student wanted to wear something fancy. However, this is completely optional, and all students should come to school IN their performance attire.

Language Arts: Write down two questions that you have about the 10 min. Nellie Bly video.
Perhaps reread the Nellie Bly story, p. 109 in the reader in order to be ready to answer the questions in Google Classroom.

Math:
p. 139: 4, 9, 11, 20
p. 142: 13 & 14

Science:
1. Complete notes about the 4 types of roots.
2. Chapter 2 test = next Thursday, 11/2
3. Cell project due Tuesday, 11/8

History:
Chapter 4 test = Thursday, study your notes and book.

Other:
1. Tomorrow is the fifth grade art fundraiser after school. Today the assignments went out.:)

2. Our Open Studio with Mrs. Atchitelli will be on Wednesday, November 1 at 12:15pm. Please come and attend this wonderful choral event.

Language Arts:
1. Read Nellie Bly, p. 108
2. Get parent signatures on Spellcabulary and Reading Comprehension test.
3. Accept Invitation on google docs to join our Google Classroom: Language Arts Lemurs and read through the assignments. DO NOT complete them yet. JUST read.

Math:
p. 133: 1, 2, 15-18
p. 134: 19-21, 23, 25
p. 135: 1-5
p. 136: 10, 13, 15

SHOW YOUR WORK!!! I need to know that it was your work and not a calculator's work. ;)

Science:
We read chapter 2, lesson 1 today.
Chapter 2 test will be the Thursday after next. November 2.

History:
Chapter 4 test = Thursday.

Other:
1. Don't forget to attend your art lessons, if you signed up for any of the fifth grade fundraiser lessons. :)
2. This is Red Ribbon week. We had a short discussion on different activities we can do if we are mad, sad, or bored.  Addictive drugs are not an option!! Keppel Cougars make healthy choices! Tomorrow is "Team Up against Drugs" Wear a team jersey.
Wednesday is "Sock it to Drugs" Wear silly socks.
Thursday: Wear red to pledge to be drug free.
3. Mrs. Dow in the library is kindly requesting donations of shoeboxes. :)

Language Arts:
Read this weekend, possible reread the Renaissance writing for the essay on Monday.

Math:
Complete
Page 127: 19-22,
Page 128: 23-24, 26-27
Page 129: 7-10
Page 130: 12-13, 15
Test on Topic 3 = Thursday, 11/3.

Science:
Cell Project Due 11/8
Students may turn in cell projects early, if they wish. :)

History:
Study, Chapter 4 test = Next Thursday
Students may NOT copy answers directly from the book for history questions/lesson review questions. They MUST restate their answers in their own words.

Other:
Have a great weekend.

Language Arts:
Read pages 80-82 in RCC for tomorrow's work.
Study Spellcabulary
Get parent signature on spellcabulary sentences.

Math:
P. 121 #s 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16
p. 122  #s 18, 19, 21, 24, 25
p. 123 # 9, 14, 15
p. 124 # 16, 20, 21

GET PROGRESS REPORTS SIGNED: Progress reports went home for many students due to lack of multiplication fact mastery or lack of iREADY lesson completion.

Science:
Plant Reproduction Worksheet is due tomorrow.
Cell Project is due 11/8

History:
Complete page 171 # 2 and 6 only- DO NOT COPY DIRECTLY FROM THE BOOK-RESTATE IN YOUR OWN WORDS!!!

OTHER:
GATE STUDENTS: Mrs. Faieta is working with Invention Convention-see her blog for more details.
Not next week, but the following Wednesday, Nov. 1st from 12:20-1:05pm we will be having an Open Choral Studio performance in Mrs. Atchitelli's room. Please JOIN us for a musical extravaganza of folk songs from around the world.

LA:
Finish RCC 63-65 & study your spellcabulary words.

Math: Study your notes. We started the standard algorithm today for math.
No new pages to do.

Science:
Plant transport worksheet due tomorrow.
Plant Reproduction worksheet due Friday.
Cell project due 11/8

History:
Chapter 4 test = Thursday, 10/26
Study

Other:

Want to help make the drive-thru lane a better experience? Please consider signing up to volunteer for a few minutes once or twice a week. Click on this link to volunteer. :)

LA:
1. Write at least 5 sentences using all 10 vocabulary words.
Make sure that sentences: a) make sense b) include at least two examples of a possessive c)the vocabulary words are highlighted or underlined.

2. Finish RCC page 55 #1 only, p. 57. # 1& 2 only

Math:
1. Finish p. 115-118
2. Get 2 parent signature on test and multiplication tests.
Multiplication test: Students should miss LESS than 5 problems to pass this test. Expect progress reports home if your child has more than 10 missed problems. Practice these facts every night for less than 5 minutes to make progress.
3. Math Test on Unit 3 = next Wednesday, 10/27.


Science:
1. Plant Transportation worksheet due Thursday, 10/19
2. Plant Reproduction worksheet due Friday, 10/20
3. Cell project due 11/8

History:
1. p. 155 #1,3,4,6 due tomorrow, Wednesday, 10/18
2. Finish notes on Chapter 4, lesson 2 (if you didn't finish in class)
Chapter 4 test = next Wednesday, 10/25

Other:
All families need to fill out the lunch application. Our school has less than 50% completion, the district wants 100% completion.

Language Arts:
1. Finish RCC page 36.
2. Get 3 parent signatures: 2 on Red Giant writing/multiple choice, one on spellcabulary test.
3. Study spellcabulary aqua/hydr words and possessive: test Friday.

Math:
Get math notes signed by a parent/adult after you explain them.
We are starting the multiplication unit. STUDY your facts to 12, if you don't already know them.
Tests were taken today-they'll come home soon on the multiplication facts.

History:
Complete page 155, # 1, 3, 4, & 6. Due on Wednesday.

Science:
Complete worksheet on Plant Transportation: Due on Thursday.
Cell project is due on 11/8.

Other:
It's HOT, many students need water to avoid headaches.

Coats for Kids fundraiser is still going strong. Thanks to the families who have donated their gently used jackets! :)

Language Arts:
Read RCC 28-34 twice or three times!!

Math:
Study your times tables-we begin multiplication next week.

Science:
Finish photosynthesis worksheet by Monday.
Cell Project due on 11/8

History:
None

Other:
1. Today was the final day of the PTA fundraiser.  Please turn in any orders ASAP.

2. Coats for kids collection is still going strong through October 19.

Language Arts:
Get 3 p. sig. (2 Egypt, 1 popcorn)
Study for spellcabulary (vit, viv, bio words)

Math:
Study pages 107-108

Science:
Complete Photosynthesis worksheet by Monday.

History:
Study for test.

Other:
Tomorrow is college spirit day.
This Sunday, Oct 15th, 7pm the Marine Corps Jazz band is giving a free performance at the Hoover auditorium. Fun!

G.A.T.E. testing = the Saturday at Keppel Elementary. Meet at the front of the school.

Language Arts:
We practiced writing from a listening prompt and spotting a fallacy.

1. Be sure to write about popcorn: use all five senses IN DETAIL!


Math:
Finish page 105-106.
Remember: perimeter means the total distance around the edge of something (add the edges to find the perimeter.)
Test = Friday

Chorus: Rehearsals began today. Parents are invited to come into our open studio in a few weeks to hear the students perform.  :)

Science:
Cell projects went home today: due 11/8. ( I know that I said 11/9, but that is NOT a school day.) Please read the assignment and come with your questions tomorrow. Get a parent signature on the paper.

History:
Chapter 3 test = Friday

Other:
Tonight is McTeacher's night at the McDonald's on Central Ave. 5pm-8pm.  See you there.

Language Arts: The odyssey towards inference mastery continued as we journeyed to ancient Egypt today.
Study your lively spelling words...wink, wink.

Math:
1. Finish page 80, numbers 18 and 19.  Page 103-104 all.
2. Test = Friday, use pages 105-108 to study. We reviewed setting up subtraction problems and bar models and regrouping.
3. Get get parent signatures on 2 quizzes.

Science:
We began collecting data about the length and direction of a tether ball pole.

History:
History presentations began today.
Chapter 3 test = Friday- Study!


Other:
Tomorrow is McTeacher's night at the McDonald's on Central. All transactions between 5-8pm will yield a 20% profit for our fifth grade committee.

Camp Meeting is at 8:30am tomorrow morning in the cafeteria. Can't be at the camp meeting in person? Want to be there more than simply in spirit? Then attend remotely tomorrow morning with this live stream. Click here for the 8:30am Camp Meeting Livestream link.

Language Arts:
Complete RCC pages 43 and 45. You do NOT have to do the graphic organizer. You do need to RACE...restate, answer in own words, cite text, explain how your citation proves your answer.
Get Growth Mindset and Mindfulness signed by an adult.

Math:
Complete pages 87-88.
Test on Friday on adding and subtracting decimals.

Science:
None

History:
Project due tomorrow and Chapter 3 test = Friday

Other:
Wednesday, 10/11 - 8:15 am - 9:15 am 

PARENT CAMP INFO MEETING - Q & A

Camp Counselors, Buck & Woody will be there along with Principal Siegal & Assistant Principal Worley. Or, you can send in questions with your children and I'll forward them to the committee.

Wednesday = McTeachers' night at McDonald's. Fun!  From 5pm-8pm our fifth grade committee gets 20% of the profits.

Sign up for an afternoon of arts. Click here for the flier. 

Language Arts:
1. READ ONLY RCC pages 38-48
2. Get K-pop and spelling signed by an adult.

Math:
Complete Math pages 85-86. Quizzes on Monday for adding and subtracting decimals.
Study your notes: DO CUBES.

Science: Students took the chapter 1 test today.
History: Project is due on Tuesday
Chapter 3 test = next Friday

Other:
Next week:
1. Wednesday = McTeacher's Night on Central Ave. and the Camp Meeting at 8:30am in the cafeteria
2. PTA fundrasier wraps up on Friday.
3. Here's the latest issue of the Mark Keppel Times:   https://issuu.com/ajfaieta/docs/the_mark_keppel_times__march

Language Arts:
Read!
Study 8 spelling words for tomorrow's test:
probably, usual, usually, unusual, certain, cannot, until, tough

Math:
Complete page 79 #2-12, page 80 13-15

Science:
Chapter 1 test = tomorrow

History:
Project due next Tuesday, 10/10

Other:
Coats for Kids, please donate any gently used coats for the annual Rotary Club of Glendale's Coats for Kids drive.

Our PTA fundraiser is still going strong.  :) Thanks for participating.

Next Wednesday at 8:30am is a camp meeting in the cafeteria and Wednesday evening is the McDonald's fundraiser.

Language Arts:
  Finish pages 78-79-All!
  Study the usual, unusual, usually, probably words that we went over today.

Math:
Review your math notes

Science:
Be sure to finish the 3 worksheets given yesterday. Science test on Chapter 1 = this Friday

History:
You may bring your history project to work on tomorrow.

Other:
1. The fabulous PTA fundraiser is going strong.
2. We are collecting gently used coats for kids through Oct. 19. Each coat is worth 100 points for your table.
3. McTeacher's night = October 11.
4. Fifth grade camp meeting = Wednesday, Oct. 11 8:15am Keppel Cafeteria. see Thursday folder for details.

5.  Message from our fabulous MKS:
We have an upcoming event this Friday, October 6th. The MKS Spirit Wear Pop-Up Shop will be in front of the school, selling Spirit Wear from 12:15pm - 2:30pm. All Spirit Wear adheres to the Keppel Uniform Policy and more importantly, looks pretty snazzy on your kids.  We will be accepting payments via cash, check or credit card.

**We are also looking for some parent volunteers to help sell the merchandise.  If you have any time at all to lend a helping hand, please click on the link below to fill out a volunteer form. Any time you can spare to help us out would be greatly appreciated!**

https://goo.gl/forms/6uOh1stUt0Ws3lA22

 If you have any questions, email us at: mksmagnet@gmail.com

Thanks for your time!

Lindsay Cravens

MKS Publicity Chair

Language Arts:
Read RCC pages 74-76

Math:
Get 3 adult signatures. One quiz and two math tests.
Do pages 69/70

Science:
Complete the three math worksheets by Thursday.
Science test chapter 1 = Friday

History:
Bring to school on Thursday whatever parts of your history project that you want help with or want to work on.

Other:
Remember the school colors for uniforms are blue, khaki, and white. BLACK is not a school uniform color.  Please make sure your child is in uniform everyday.

All families need to fill out the lunch application this year. If you do not want to supply your information, just check the box that indicates that you are not interested in participating. The school goal is 100% participation. Our class is only at 40% participation.

Tomorrow is Walktober... walk the last few blocks or walk the whole way. Students who have a sticker will receive 100 table points.

Langauge Arts:
1. Read RCC book (Ready Common Core) page 66, 68, 70
2. Finish part one of the Korean language assignment.
3. Get an adult signature on FIVE assignments: Spellcabulary, Women on $10, Selfie/Museum, Paw Prints, and Early American Theater assignment.
4. Write words and their definitions ten times for each missed word for spellcabulary.

-Students were given an hour of work time in class to work on these assignments.

Math:
We continued working on our math tests.
Students who finished worked on tenmarks.com lessons.


Science:
We finished chapter 1, lesson 3.
Test on chapter 1 = Friday.

Other:
Login to google classroom. You need to login everyday.

Language Arts:
This morning we had our Cougar Pride Assembly and our spellcabulary test.

Math:
Students took the unit 1 math t

est today-part one. They'll continue on Monday.

Science:
We began Chapter 1, Lesson 3: Classification today.
Chapter 1 test = next Friday

History:
Be working on your projects

Other:
We've had three days of random dress because of Harry Potter Day, Picture Day, and Free Dress day. Monday is back to school uniform day.

The PTA fundraiser began today!! So much fun!  The students were given their packets. :)

Language Arts:
1. Finish "Selfie" article writing
2. If you haven't already, finish the "Paw Prints" writing
3. Study spellcabulary for test tomorrow

Math:
Major math test tomorrow- use pages 50-54 to study.

Science:
We worked on a sorting project and took two science quizzes.

History:
Work on your project. I still need the parent signature  on the project form from number 2, 4, 9, 22, 28, 29, 31, and 32.

Other:
Today was picture day.
Tomorrow is Cougar Pride assembly and free dress day.

Language Arts:
1. Finish paragraph on Early American Theater.
2. Study spellcabulary.  Aud/phone, spec/vis words
3. Complete "Paw Prints" 2 main ideas, if you haven't already turned it in.

Math:
Study for math test. Try to do page 51. It looks exactly like the test. !!!

Get an adult signature on the math quiz for rounding. USE it to study for the test on Friday.

History:
Be working on your history project.

Science:
Chapter 1 test = next Thursday.

Other:
Tomorrow is picture day.

Today's Harry Potter Day was very fun!

Language Arts:
1. Finish main idea/details page for Women on 10 Dollar Bill article

2. Study spellcabulary words for Friday test.

Math:
Finish pages 49-50.
Study for test on Friday.

Science:
We covered chapter 1, lesson 2 today.

History:
Be working on your projects

Other:
Tomorrow is Harry Potter Day.  Come dressed up, but neither brooms nor wands will be allowed. :0
Tomorrow night at 6:30 pm is the PTA meeting in the cafeteria. 500 table points if your parent attends and writes a note to that effect. :)

Language Arts:
1. Get story, spelling, and writing signed by an adult.
2. Study aud/phone and vis/spec words for test on Friday
3. "Paw Prints" can be redone and submitted by Friday.

Math:
Complete page 44, number 9 only and page 45 numbers 1-3.
Study for test on Friday-all concepts pages 1-40

History:
Project assignments were distributed today. Sign and return the bottom portion.  This project is due 10/10.


Other:
1. Picture day is Thursday.
2. MKS meeting = 8:30am tomorrow morning
3. PTA meeting = 6:30pm in cafeteria on Wednesday night.

4. Please click here to take the camp survey.  We need your information. 

Language Arts:
Write about 2 main ideas from "Paw Prints" article: Do your graphic organizer and 2 paragraphs

Read

Math:
Do page 39 in math.
Get adult signature on Comparing Place Value Quiz
Get adult signature on iREADY letter.

This afternoon: the students watched the excellent student council videos and elections were held.

Students had PE today.

Other:
Interested in helping fifth grade earn some money by teaching an art lesson?  We're going to have a paid art lesson day to raise money. We need parent helpers who are interested in teaching art! :) Check out Mrs. Faieta's google classroom site for details.

Wizarding Wednesday is next week. Dress up as your favorite Harry Potter character-no brooms/no wands/no polyjuice potion.

Picture day is NEXT Thursday. Students need to bring their forms/money on that day. Smile.

Language Arts:
1. Study PB pages 31/35 words  & "The Night of San Juan" for tests tomorrow.
2. Students who didn't finish their two paragraphs today in class, finish by tomorrow.

Math:
Complete Math workbook page 37 all & p. 38 only numbers 19 & 20

Science:
We learned about cells and their organelles today.

History:
We read chapter 3, lesson 1 today.



Other:
Tonight is the California Pizza Kitchen fifth grade fundraiser: see you there! :)

Please take the 5th grade camp survey. Click here. 

ALL parents need to fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch Form either online or on the physical form- you may opt out on the form. Our school only has 40% completion rate. Please take the time to take care of this item of business.

Thursday folders and behavior cards are due back with adult signatures tomorrow.

1. Get adult signatures on "Marianas Trench" and Pop quiz on Conflict.
2. Finish PB p. 32
3. Study "The Night of San Juan" and PB pages 31/32 for tests on Friday.

By the way, your poems are intriguing and I LOVE them!

Math:
Complete 1 math worksheet on rounding.

Students had music and physical education in the afternoon.  "De colores...."

Other:
1. TOMORROW IS THE CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN FUNDRAISER!  YUMITUDE!

2. Next week we'll have Wizarding Wednesday. Come to school dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character or with  Harry Potter t-shirt. (NO wands or broomsticks or polyjuice potions will be allowed...or you'll get a remembrall from Mrs. Cannon!)

Language arts:
1. Redo the poem NEATLY. I want to display them. I need to brag about your awesome writing!!!
2. Attach a note  with a paper clip about which poetic elements/devices you use in your poem
3. Those that are submitting for reflections: make sure that your artist's statements explain how your poem relates to the theme of "Within Reach"
4. REREAD "The Night of San Juan" I assigned this yesterday and many students got a zero on the pop quiz because they did not read it as assigned.
5. Story "Night of San Juan", spelling PB page 35, vocab tests PB page 31= Friday

Math:
Complete all of p. 34.

History:
We read about the Easter Native American tribes.  The tribes had a grand council which were appointed by the Clan Mothers. This led into a comparison with our own government, a grand discussion about our American government with its three branches.  This morphed into a discussion about our laws, then into the legal system...jails, bail, insane asylums, murder charges, false murder charges. I assured them that they need to continue to make good choices and that they don't need to worry about being falsely accused of committing crimes.

Science:
Boy oh boy did we have a discussion....staying healthy by not eating too much sugar, refusing cigarettes/drugs/alcohol. We also discussed how drugs and alcohol are bad for the working of the mind and hard on their organs.  They had many stories to tell...I expect dinner conversations to be lively tonight.

Other:
Tomorrow is PE.

Isabelle Bruyere is beginning a Scratch class on Tuesdays, beginning 9/26/17. Check out Mrs. Faieta's Google Classroom for more details.

Thursday is Dine-Out night at California Pizza Kitchen... a way to deliciously donate to Keppel's fifth grade activities.

Language Arts:
1. Get spellcabulary signed, rewrite missed words AND definitions ten times.
2. Get Subordinating conjunctions signed, you may redo a 1 or a 2 for one grade higher.
3. Read "Night of San Juan"
4. Tests on spelling words from practice book page 35 and vocabulary words from practice book page 31 = Friday.

Math
We worked on comparing number values. Finish page 32-except #14, do ALL of page 33

History:
We read about the Native American tribes of the Great Plains.

Science;
We did a chromatography experiment...ask your children about how density factored into their results.

We had library today.

Other:
Tomorrow is an instrumental music day.
Thursday is dine out at CPK day...YAY!
Mrs. Faieta wants students to check the Fifth grade Google classroom daily to stay in the loop.

Language Arts:
Today students took their spellcabulary tests and wrote letters to the Cooper Elementary students. These will be collected on Monday.

Math:
Students took a quiz on standard form and one on comparing place values.

Science:
Students took the chapter 8 test.

PE: Finally, a cooler PE day was had!

Other:
Next Thursday is Pizza with a Purpose at CPK...C U There! Bring the flyer.

Next Tuesday is the last day that we're collecting donations for the students of Cooper Elementary fifth graders. :)

Have a restful weekend. :)

Language Arts:
20 line poems on the theme of "Within Reach" are due tomorrow. Don't forget to fill out the submission form, if you want to compete...this part is optional.

Complete 14 coordinating conjunction sentences-two sentences each for each FANBOYS word.

Study scrip/scrib/graph words...you can use spellingcity.com for games & tests.

Math:
Read pages 29 & 30.

Science:
Chapter 8 test is tomorrow. We did the chapter review and the test on pages 450-453 today.

Other:
Share the google classroom presentation with your parents. If your parent writes me a note that you shared this with them, then you'll earn 100 points for your table. :)

Attending a fifth-grade committee meeting is worth 500 table points...

THANK YOU to the families that have donated towards the Cooper Elementary School campaign, the last day to donate is September 20. Mrs. Pimenta will be mailing off our contributions soon. :)

Tomorrow is a PE day. :)
Please remember to get Thursday folders and BC signed. :)

Language Arts:
Work on poems: 20 lines, use at least three poetry features.  Submit poem for reflections-if you want.
Study scrib/scrip/graph words-test = Friday

Math:
Get 3 parent signatures: Place value quiz, multiplication quiz, Read & Write decimals worksheet.
Finish page 28, only numbers 11,13, and 16.

Science:
Chapter 8 test = Friday, use your quizzes, notes, worksheets, and book to study. :)
All extra credit is due TOMORROW! I will NOT accept any late assignments.

History:
We'll read chapter 2, lesson 2 tomorrow.

Other:
Make sure that your children are getting enough sleep. Most fifth graders need to be asleep by 9pm (at the latest) to feel rested and ready to work the next morning.

NEXT Week on Thursday = Dine out night!! Dine Out night is next week at California Pizza Kitchen, all day, dine in or take out.  You must bring the flier. It will be in tomorrow's Thursday folder. :)

Language Arts:
1. Work on your poems. The theme is "Within Reach". Remember to use at least 3 elements of poetry that we took notes on last Thursday. (alliteration, rhyme, etc.
2. Study your spellcabulary  words: script, scrib, graph.  You can go to spellingcity.com and search for me, Melissa Cannon, then search for this list of words. :)  Test = Friday

Math:
We worked on expanded notation with decimals and fractions. :)
Do pages 25 and 27 in the math workbook.

Science:
We took science quizzes today.

History:
Students were to read Chapter 2, lesson 1 in the history book.

Other:
Tomorrow is PE. :)  Students may bring a towel or mat, if they wish.

Language Arts:
A. Get 3 signatures: 1. Subordinating conjunctions quiz. 2. Story Test  3. Spellcabulary Test
B.Write words and missed definitions 10xs each. (unless I wrote sp. for spelling only 10 times each.
C. Extend the Tortoise and the Hare fable, due tomorrow.

Math:
Complete the worksheet that I gave you today on writing decimals.

Science:
Quiz on chapter 8, lessons 1/2 tomorrow.
Chapter 8 test = Friday
There are two extra credit worksheets available for students who wish to complete them. They are due by Thursday at the latest.

Other:
It's hot!  Please make sure that students are dressed for the heat. They can bring water if they like.

Tomorrow is orchestra day.

Language Arts:
READ, have a lovely weekend. We'll work on our poems next week. :)

Math:
We took the place and value quiz. We also learned about reading and writing numbers with decimals. Pages 19 &21.

Science:
We read Chapter 8, lesson 2 on Metals and Alloys.
Be sure to know these terms: steel, brass, bronze, ductile, malleable.
Chapter 8 test = next Friday. Quiz on either lesson 1 or 2 on Tuesday.

Students who want to do extra credit science may pick up worksheets on Monday. They are due by Friday. :)

PE today...it was hot!!!

Other:
The back to school picnic is tonight. I hope  to see you there. 6pm-8pm

Christopher won our Keppel Card drawing today. He is the only student who gets to bring the stuffed animal of his choice to school on Monday.

There is a fifth grade committee meeting next Wednesday! Come find out all the great information/events that are going on for your child! :)  6:30pm-7:30pm in room 1130 - down the hall from 5th grade classrooms. (Flyer came home today!!!)

Language Arts: Study for Story and vocabulary test for "A Drop of Water", the mono/uni words test, and subordinating conjunctions quiz.

Finish list of 6 ideas for poems with the theme "Within Reach"

Math:
Study, quiz tomorrow on place vs. value.


History:
We read chapter 1, lesson 3.

Science:
We read chapter 8, lesson 1 on chemical reactions.

Other:
Tomorrow is the school wide picnic...see you there. :)

Language Arts:
1. Study your stor, ("A Drop of Water")  your vocabulary and mono/uni words for Friday test.
2. READ

Math
1. Write your steps for math for multiplying and dividing by powers of 10

Today students had music with Mrs. Acitelli and PE in the afternoon.


Other:
Friday is the school-wide picnic. 6pm-8pm

Language Arts:
1. Get spelling test signed
2. Get story test: "Line Drive" signed
3. Get subordinating conjunctions signed even if you are redoing it!!!

4. Study story and vocab for tests on "A Drop of Water"
5. Study spellcabulary words for "Mono/Uni" words-you can play/study these words for free on spellingcity.com, search "Melissa Cannon", the choose the Glendale Melissa Cannon, then search the list for the words.

Math:
Get place and value quiz signed by an adult.
Get homework page signed by an adult. "Y" mean Yes, your child understands this concept. "NY" means "NOT Yet"...your child doesn't understand yet.
Get tenmarks.com paper signed by an adult.

Science:none, we took chapter 7 test today.
History: none

Other:
ALMOST everyone was in uniform today...good job!
It's hot outside, please have them dress accordingly. Tomorrow is PE.

LA:  Students took Line Drive, vocab, and spelling tests today.

Math:  Students took a place and value quiz today. We reviewed what these mean. STUDY your notes.

Science: Chapter 7 test = Tuesday

History: Students took the quiz today.

Other:
No school on Monday-Labor Day.

Drink LOTS of WATER to stay hydrated.

Language Arts:
Study "Line Drive" story test tomorrow
Vocab and Spelling tests tomorrow.

Math:
Finish p. 13, p. 14-only do numbers 14,15,16, and 18

Science:
We did the science review and the science practice test today.
Chapter 7 test = Tuesday

History:
Quiz tomorrow on pages 23-43. Open book quiz

Other:
1. Please return 2 science quizzes and history quiz in Thursday folder signed by an adult.
2. Get behavior card signed.
3. Get compact signed
4. Please join our MKS drive...we love our arts!!
5. No school on Monday-Labor Day

Language Arts:
Study for spelling, story, and vocabulary tests on Friday. "Line Drive" story on vocab.

Math:
Make sure all of page 9 and problems #16,17, 18, 22, 23 from page 10 are complete.

Study your notes

Science:
Study chapter 7- test = next Tuesday

History:
Study "Big Mamoo" pages 24-43. Open book quiz from questions on page 44.

Other:
Back to School Night 7pm in the cafeteria.  Parents are invited, students are not.

Monday is Labor Day holiday-no school.

ELA: Study "Line Drive", vocabulary, and spelling words; test = Friday


Math: Do page 9 and page 10 (these problems only on p. 10: #16,17, 18, 22, 23)

Science: Chapter 7 test = next Tuesday

History: Quiz this Friday, questions on p. 44.

Other:
Tomorrow is a Minimum Day, 12:05pm dismissal.

Back to School Night is tomorrow, 7 pm in the Cafeteria. Fifth grade meeting is immediately following the teachers' back to school information.

Monday is no school for  Labor Day.

LA:
1. "Line Drive" story and vocab tests = Friday.
2. Spelling test = Friday.   Spelling and vocab word lists are in student notebooks.
3. Complete Questions 1-3 on page 68.
SPELLING WORDS = when, went, Mr. Hewitt, Mrs. Pimenta, I, it's, its, Keppel Elementary, mine, mines, were, where, we're, a lot, Ms. Siegal

Math:
Complete p. 7, try p. 8 in math workbook

Science:
Study, chapter 7 test = next Tuesday, Sep. 5

History:
Students took a quiz today.

Other:
Back to school night will be in the cafeteria from 7pm-7:45pm on this Wednesday, Aug. 30.

Wednesday Aug. 30 is a MINIMUM DAY- DISMISSAL = 12:05PM

Language Arts:
Read!

Math:
Study your notes!

Science:
Great job today on quizzes.

History:
Study G4-21- Quiz = Monday

Other:
Remember, that uniform colors are blue, white, and khaki. Any other colors will be sent to the office to change beginning on Monday.

It will be very hot beginning on Monday, students need to drink lots of water!!!

PE begins next Wednesday, students may bring a towel or yoga mat, if they wish. :)

Language Arts:

Study for "Rope Burn" and Vocab TEST tomorrow.

Math:

Study your notes...quizzes soon-next week.

Science:

Study Chapter 7, lessons 1 & 2- quizzes tomorrow.

History:

None!

Other:

1. Tomorrow is a free dress day.

2. Next Wednesday is Back to School Night & a MINIMUM DAY!

3. PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN BEHAVIOR CARD AND THURSDAY FOLDERS.

4. Please sign Contact Information and Be Bold letter and return in the Thursday Folder.

5. Please try to make all appointments outside of school hours; it is disruptive to our learning environment and your child misses key information when they are pulled out of school.

Lang. Arts:
Study "Rope Burn" and vocab words...test = Friday
Finish Predicate (fancy word for verb) worksheet

Math:
Study notes from yesterday...no new assigned work

Science: None

History: None

Other:
Please make a plan the NIGHT before for pick up with your child. There are have been classroom disruptions with calls about the daily pick up plan for students every day.

I would like all Reading Anthologies and Science books covered by Friday. There is no need to buy book covers, unless you want a fancy pattern or color,  I have grocery bags for students who haven't already covered their books. :)

Reminder: The school uniform colors are blue, white, and khaki.

Friday is a free dress day. :)

Language Arts:
Story and vocabulary test on "Rope Burn" on Friday. Study!

Math:
Explain your math notes and get them signed by an adult at home.

Science
Explain how your worksheet has ALL the answers for the question in the reading portion and get it signed by a parent.

Other:
Friday will be a free dress day-last Friday of the month. :)

Language Arts:
Be sure to bring all necessary materials to class tomorrow:
LA notebook
Big Anthology Reading Book
Personal Reading Book
PB
Common Core Book
Behavior Card

Math:
Be sure to bring all necessary materials tomorrow:
Math Notebook
Math Practice Book
Behavior Card

Science:
We began studying matter/states of matter today. We'll continue tomorrow

History:
We discussed different geographical features and explored the different text features of the book, index, glossary, reference pages, etc.

Friday:

History: We covered the concept of "patterns" and geography.

Science:

We covered the idea of cause and effect and density.

Other:

Here is a cool solar eclipse link. 

Students may NOT bring their solar eclipse glasses to view the eclipse on Monday. I cannot vouch for the safety of such glasses and NO ONE will be looking directly at the sun on Monday!

Hello All! Welcome to the blog.

1. Tonight: Please sign behavior cards and Thursday Folders.

Many of you need to initial (not check the lines on the blue card.) Also, for those of you who need to fill in the out of state contact-when there is a major emergency the local phone lines are often overloaded and nonfunctional. It would be best to have an out of state contact for dire emergencies. An out of country contact works well too. :)

2. My email address is mcannon@gusd.net

3. Code words for tonight are:   BE BOLD

Have your child write down their table number and code words and get your signature tonight for table points tomorrow. :)


Thank you to the parents who are donating baby wipes! We use sooooo many of these each day-about a package a day.

Welcome back to school!

The following forms were sent home today for parent completion. Please return them all as soon as possible, by Friday at the latest.

2 Blue forms-yes, we need both of them
1 White registration form
1 Lunch form- (can be done online)We need EVERYONE to fill this out or opt out (see the upper right corner if you don't want meal services assistance/not insterested in submitting private information)
1 Library responsibility form
1 Form I-can be done online
1 Form 2-can be done online
1 Form 3-can be done online
1 Form 4-can be done online

The following forms are OPTIONAL:
Forms 5-9, student insurance

FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION, GO TO THE GUSD DISTRICT WEBSITE, THEN SCROLL DOWN TO ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE LINKS TO THE DIFFERENT FORMS

I hope you have an AMAZING summer! READ!!!!

It was a privilege and an honor to be your teacher this year. Good luck in sixth grade. :)

The incoming fifth grade committee is selling bricks  which will be permanently placed in the amphitheater. If you are interested in participating in this legacy fundraiser there are forms in the office. 

$5, $6, $7, $8....whatever you can donate would be great...Mrs. Faieta put together a wonderful slideshow and a few videos to celebrate our fifth graders at promotion and at the walk through.  Please email her for details about dropping off the donation and the link to these super photos. afaieta@gusd.net

Forms went home today if you would like copies/videos emailed to you from promotion. Email afaieta@gusd.net for more details. :)

The incoming fifth grade committee is selling bricks  which will be permanently placed in the amphitheater. If you are interested in participating in this legacy fundraiser there are forms in the office. 

Tomorrow is a minimum day (12:05PM dismissal and the last day of school.) Report cards will be sent home tomorrow. 

School starts on Wednesday, August 16th. Call Toll to inquire about Howdy Day dates/procedure. 

These forms will be sent home tomorrow if you're interested... :)

NO SCHOOL MONDAY, Monday is Memorial Day

Tuesday:

Come to school at the regular time. Report to the classroom, as usual at 8:00am in your promotion clothes.

Parents please go to Hoover directly after dropping off your kiddos.

The incoming fifth-grade committee has some items for sale at Hoover before promotion (7:45am-8-20am).  There will be fabulous promotion plushies and signable dogs for cute memories and lasting mementos.

Promotion will begin at 8:30am.

There will be time for photos IN FRONT of HOOVER immediately following the promotion ceremony, but we may not take photos inside. Hoover High School graciously lends us this facility and we need to vacate the premises completely at our agreed upon time. Do NOT take down any decorations or photos inside of Hoover-the fifth grade committee will handle this.

Students will meet up with their teachers again in front of Keppel at 10:00 am.

Students will then have a parade through Keppel as the stars of our own Keppel Parade.

After that, students will have time to change their clothes for the Play Day part of the festivities.
Remember: bring play clothes that you can get wet in, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, and water.

Lunch will be provided (pizza and snackies) on the third level.

Students will spend the remainder of the day playing and enjoying each other's company.

2:15 is dismissal.

*Wednesday, May 31st is a regular day of school complete with PE

*Thursday, June 1st is the last day of school and is a minimum day. 

*Happy Summer!

*School begins Wednesday, August 16.

Math:
Finish worksheets assigned on Wednesday.


Other:

Tomorrow is Cougar Pride 8:30am and Free Dress day.

You are INVITED:
We are having our choral performance tomorrow (Friday) in room 1217-Mrs. Atchitelli's room- at 12:15pm-all families are welcome to attend. This class loves singing.  ( I am sooo sorry that I previously posted this was at 1:15. We are singing at 12:15, PE begins at 1:15)


1. Thank you to the families who have already donated a case of water or snacks/cookies/chips. Please send in any food donations for Play Day (5/30)to the classroom. We have a pile of yumminess started.

2. Any money donations for the last day party (6/1) will be given to Mrs. Rodgers.


*Memorial Day = Monday, May 29th...school holiday

*Promotion = Tuesday, May 30th 8:30am at Hoover. Students report to school as usual. :)

Last day of school is a minimum day = Thursday, June 1st.

Language Arts:
READ!!!

Math:
Worksheets pages 69/71, 76/93, 95/97 Due on Friday.

Get all worksheets that were graded signed by a parent: 7 in all!! Due by Friday.

History:
Get chapter 13 test signed and returned by tomorrow.

Colonial Day:

For tomorrow:

* bring back Thursday folder and behavior card, you don't need a backpack.

1. Arrive at school ON TIME and IN your costume...there is NO time to change before we leave on the bus.

2. Bring a sack lunch with your name written clearly on it.  Disposable bag is preferred.

3. Head straight to the restroom when you get to school -it is approx. 2 hour bus ride.

Other:
1. Thank you to the families who have already donated a case of water or snacks/cookies/chips. Please send in any food donations for play day (5/30)to the classroom. We have a pile of yumminess started.

2. Any money donations for the last day party (6/1) will be given to Mrs. Rodgers.
* Next Friday. May 26th at 1:15 is our choral concert, please come to Mrs. Atchitelli's room (1217) at 1:15pm to hear Mrs. Cannon's homeroom students sing like angels.

*Memorial Day = Monday, May 29th...school holiday

*Promotion = Tuesday, May 30th 8:30am at Hoover. Students report to school as usual. :)

Last day of school is a minimum day = Thursday, June 1st.

Language Arts:
READ

Math:
NONE!

Science:
NONE

History:
Chapter 13 test today.

We had the great Loyalist vs. Patriot Debate today.

Other:

Please consider donating chips, cookies, or water for play day. All donations may be dropped off in the classroom. If you would like to donate money, please make checks out to MKS-fifth grade committee.

Colonial day = this Thursday, bring a sack lunch and dress in costume...please let me know by tomorrow if you need the cafeteria to make you a sack lunch for Colonial Day.

* Next Friday. May 26th at 1:15 is our choral concert, please come to Mrs. Atchitelli's room (1217) at 1:15pm to hear Mrs. Cannon's homeroom students sing like angels.

*Memorial Day = Monday, May 29th...school holiday

*Promotion = Tuesday, May 30th 8:30am at Hoover. Students report to school as usual. :)

Last day of school is a minimum day = Thursday, June 1st.

Language Arts:
Get your essays and question from "Lewis and Clark" signed.

Math:
Complete 4 worksheets.
11.1/11.2, another 11.1/11.2, 10.2/9.2, 13.1/13.2

History:
Chapter 13 test = Wednesday.
Class representatives prepare for Loyalist vs. Patriot debate

Other:
Colonial day = this Thursday, bring a sack lunch and dress in costume...please let me know by tomorrow if you need the cafeteria to make you a sack lunch for Colonial Day.

* Next Friday. May 26th at 1:15 is our choral concert, please come to Mrs. Atchitelli's room (1217) at 1:15pm to hear Mrs. Cannon's homeroom students sing like angels.

*Memorial Day = Monday, May 29th...school holiday

*Promotion = Tuesday, May 30th 8:30am at Hoover. Students report to school as usual. :)

Last day of school is a minimum day = Thursday, June 1st.

Language Arts:
READ!


Math:
Math Boxes 5.1
p. 240/242

History:
Chapter 13 test = next Wednesday. Study!

Other:

*Next Thursday is Colonial Day. Don't forget to show up in costume and with a sack lunch.

* Next Friday. May 26th at 1:15 is our choral concert, please come to Mrs. Atchitelli's room (1217) at 1:15pm to hear Mrs. Cannon's homeroom students sing like angels.


*Memorial Day = Monday, May 29th...school holiday

*Promotion = Tuesday, May 30th 8:30am at Hoover. Students report to school as usual. :)

There are exactly 9 more days of school...one of them is Colonial Day and another is Promotion/Play Day.  Put forth your best effort for the few remaining days. Be kind: if you don't have anything nice to say, THINK HARDER!

Language Arts:
1. Print your essay: title page on top, then essay, then notes on the bottom.
    Be sure that font is dark, sized 14-16, and essay is double-spaced.

2. Read "Lewis and Clark"
3. Write a question down that you have about the story or about a new vocabulary word.
4. Get reading test signed by an adult at home. "Any Small Goodness" Test

Math:
Complete two math worksheets: just do the best that you can NO PRESSURE! :)

Science: None

History:
Chapter 13 test = next Wednesday...study.

Other:

*Tonight is our last DINE OUT  at Baskin Robbins!!!! Yay!!! Two scoops, please! :)

*Next Thursday is Colonial Day. Don't forget to show up in costume and with a sack lunch.

*Memorial Day = Monday, May 29th...school holiday

*Promotion = Tuesday, May 30th 8:30am at Hoover. Students report to school as usual. :)

ELA:
Students took a test on "Any Small Goodness" today.
Be editing your essays for:
-Capitalization
-Punctuation
-Spelling
-Grammar

Be sure to double space your essay.

Essays are due on Friday.  Title page on top, then essay, notes on bottom.

Math:
Complete one worksheet
Get three parent signatures on quizzes.

History:
We read Lessons 3 & 4 today - be sure to get vocabulary notes done...wink, wink-these terms are on the test.

Other:

* You scream, I scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!! OUR LAST DINE OUT NIGHT WILL BE THURSDAY May 18th at Baskin Robbins-look for the flyer in your Thursday folder.

*Colonial Day = Thursday, May 25, Dress in Colonial Costumes

* Promotion = Tuesday, May 30, 8:30am @ Hoover Auditorium-Invite the family! ;) This day is a regular school day for students; they will remain at school until 2:15pm. 

Language Arts:
Test tomorrow on "Any Small Goodness"
Essay on use of language in various sources: "Sneetches, Declar. of Indep., etc. due on FRIDAY

Math:
complete three worksheets: 8-1 (one sided) 8-2, 8-3/8-4

Science:
We worked on planets worksheet in class and measured our bean plants

History:
We covered Chapter 13, lesson 2. We discussed the Constitutional Convention, Virginia and New Jersey Plans which led to the Great Compromise and the 3/5 Compromise.

Other:

* You scream, I scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!! OUR LAST DINE OUT NIGHT WILL BE THURSDAY May 18th at Baskin Robbins-look for the flyer in your Thursday folder.

*Colonial Day = Thursday, May 25, Dress in Colonial Costumes

* Promotion = Tuesday, May 30, 8:30am @ Hoover Auditorium-Invite the family! ;) This day is a regular school day for students; they will remain at school until 2:15pm. 

ELA:
1. Read "Any Small Goodness"' twice-test this week on this story.
2. Insert a title page for your essay.

Math:
Complete three math boxes worksheets. I know that Annie, Anais, Atom, and Alec D. only got 2, Sienna only got 1.

Science:Complete worksheet pages 79/80 on Phases of the Moon.

History:
We read Chapter 13, Lesson 1 today.
Complete worksheet pages 23/24 by tomorrow-this was assigned last week.


Other:
Please return all Colonial Day forms as soon as possible. Please let me know if your child will not be attending this field trip.

Come tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16th at 8:15am in the cafeteria for a joint coffee with the principals. Dr. Thomas Crowther and Ms. Siegal will be available to discuss upcoming events and answer any questions you may have.

* You scream, I scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!! OUR LAST DINE OUT NIGHT WILL BE THURSDAY May 18th at Baskin Robbins-look for the flyer in your Thursday folder.

*Colonial Day = Thursday, May 25, Dress in Colonial Costumes

* Promotion = Tuesday, May 30, 8:30am @ Hoover Auditorium-Invite the family! ;) This day is a regular school day for students; they will remain at school until 2:15pm. 

LA: Write three different introductions for your essay at the beginning of your essay. You'll work with your classmates on Monday to pick the best one for your essay.  You may use a question, share an experience in your life, dictionary definition, quote, or use humor to kick off your introduction. Here's a sample of using the dictionary definition:

Webster’s defines liberty as the “state or experience of being free.” Dr. King, Ms. Angelou, and our Founding Fathers all used different types of language to express this “quality or experience of being free.”

Math: None

Science: None

History: None

Other:
Please return all Colonial Day forms as soon as possible. Please let me know if your child will not be attending this field trip.

* Joint Keppel/Toll Principal Coffee:  Mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 16th at 8:15am in the cafeteria for a joint coffee with the principals. Dr. Thomas Crowther and Ms. Siegal will be available to discuss upcoming events and answer any questions you may have.

* You scream, I scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!! OUR LAST DINE OUT NIGHT WILL BE THURSDAY May 18th at Baskin Robbins-look for the flyer in your Thursday folder.


*May 15 & 18, Fifth grade tile project!

*Colonial Day = Thursday, May 25, Dress in Colonial Costumes

* Promotion = Tuesday, May 30, 8:30am @ Hoover Auditorium-Invite the family! ;) This day is a regular school day for students; they will remain at school until 2:15pm. Flyer came home today with more information. :)