Happy Spring Break! I hope your break is safe, restful, and fun!
School starts again for students on Tuesday, March 27.
Camp students: Report to the front of the school by 8:15am.
Camp parents: Park your car-NOT IN THE LOADING or RED ZONES and walk your child to the front of the school for camp drop off. :)
PS
Don't forget to read over the break and do some iREADY (if you are behind on your lessons.) No NEW iREADY is assigned over break.
Email me if you want your tenmarks.com login information. :)
Friday, March 17, 2017
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Language Arts:
Spelling test tomorrow.
Math:
Get parent signatures on pages 37, 39, 40.
Measurement Conversion worksheet
History:
We are reading Chapter 10-there will NOT be a test on Chapter 10!
Other:
Tonight is the very last chance you have to get dinner at Two Guys from Italy and have a portion of the proceeds go to our fifth grade class. Hurry, it's yummy!
Camp handouts were in Thursday folders.
CAASPP information- State testing information is also in Thursday folder.
Get Behavior Card signed.
ALL BOOK ORDERS ARE DUE TOMORROW.
Next week is spring break. School begins again for students the following Tuesday. :)
Spelling test tomorrow.
Math:
Get parent signatures on pages 37, 39, 40.
Measurement Conversion worksheet
History:
We are reading Chapter 10-there will NOT be a test on Chapter 10!
Other:
Tonight is the very last chance you have to get dinner at Two Guys from Italy and have a portion of the proceeds go to our fifth grade class. Hurry, it's yummy!
Camp handouts were in Thursday folders.
CAASPP information- State testing information is also in Thursday folder.
Get Behavior Card signed.
ALL BOOK ORDERS ARE DUE TOMORROW.
Next week is spring break. School begins again for students the following Tuesday. :)
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Today was ARTS DAY!
A giant thank you to Mr. Rodgers, Mr. Richie, and Mrs. Faieta! The students loved learning about dynamic vs. static composition, interesting ways to use shapes to show perspective and story, fun You Tube Video creation ideas. We capped off the day with a Jazz Concert by the Hoover Jazz Band.
Other:
We are still in the middle of a dine out week at Two Guys from Italy! Yum!
Tomorrow is Open Recital for our Drums class with Mr. G. Please join us at 1:15 in the dance room to hear what the students composed using percussive instruments.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Language Arts:
Study your spelling words.
Get your spelling and language arts tests signed by a parent.
We'll keep working on the projects this week.
Math:
We worked on combined shapes for finding area.
Get test signed-I'll collect them on Thursda.
Science:
Study for test tomorrow!
Other:
Tomorrow is art day! Welcome, Mr. Rodgers! I'm soooo excited for your visit! :)
This week is dine out week at Two Guys from Italy-just drop your receipt in the jar. :)
Tonight at 6:30pm is the Keppel Camp Meeting for parents head on down to the old computer lab for this important meeting-kids can stay at home.
Kids' Camp Meeting tomorrow from 2:15-2:30-pick up students at 2:35 please. :)
Study your spelling words.
Get your spelling and language arts tests signed by a parent.
We'll keep working on the projects this week.
Math:
We worked on combined shapes for finding area.
Get test signed-I'll collect them on Thursda.
Science:
Study for test tomorrow!
Other:
Tomorrow is art day! Welcome, Mr. Rodgers! I'm soooo excited for your visit! :)
This week is dine out week at Two Guys from Italy-just drop your receipt in the jar. :)
Tonight at 6:30pm is the Keppel Camp Meeting for parents head on down to the old computer lab for this important meeting-kids can stay at home.
Kids' Camp Meeting tomorrow from 2:15-2:30-pick up students at 2:35 please. :)
Monday, March 13, 2017
Language Arts:
Get parent signatures on spelling and story test-rewrite misspelled words ten times each correctly.
Study Spelling words.
New spelling words for next week are:
1. really
2. a lot
3. Mrs. Pimenta
4. Mrs. Cannon
5. Mr. Hewitt
6. Ms. Siegal
7. Mrs. Worley
8. beautiful
9. author
10. witch
11. which
12. awkward
13. weird
14. seriously
15. either
16. awesome
17. science
18. forbidden
19. contrasting
20. their
21. they're
22. there
23. confusion
24. where
25. were
26. too/to/two
27. vocabulary
28. do/dew/due
29. thorough-meaning complete
30. through (preposition)
31. threw
32. Mark Keppel Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Elementary School
Math:
Get some tenmarks.com done.
History:
Students took the chapter 9 test today.
Science:
Chapter 6 test = Wednesday
Other:
Parent camp meeting = tomorrow night 6:30pm
Kid camp meeting = Wednesday 2:15-2:30PM -MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PICK UP STUDENTS A LITTLE LATER.
Dine out night = Monday through Thursday at Two Guys from Italy.
Friday = Cougar Pride Award Assembly
Get parent signatures on spelling and story test-rewrite misspelled words ten times each correctly.
Study Spelling words.
New spelling words for next week are:
1. really
2. a lot
3. Mrs. Pimenta
4. Mrs. Cannon
5. Mr. Hewitt
6. Ms. Siegal
7. Mrs. Worley
8. beautiful
9. author
10. witch
11. which
12. awkward
13. weird
14. seriously
15. either
16. awesome
17. science
18. forbidden
19. contrasting
20. their
21. they're
22. there
23. confusion
24. where
25. were
26. too/to/two
27. vocabulary
28. do/dew/due
29. thorough-meaning complete
30. through (preposition)
31. threw
32. Mark Keppel Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Elementary School
Math:
Get some tenmarks.com done.
History:
Students took the chapter 9 test today.
Science:
Chapter 6 test = Wednesday
Other:
Parent camp meeting = tomorrow night 6:30pm
Kid camp meeting = Wednesday 2:15-2:30PM -MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PICK UP STUDENTS A LITTLE LATER.
Dine out night = Monday through Thursday at Two Guys from Italy.
Friday = Cougar Pride Award Assembly
Friday, March 10, 2017
Language Arts:
We took our spelling, vocabulary, and spelling tests today.
New spelling words for next week are:
1. really
2. a lot
3. Mrs. Pimenta
4. Mrs. Cannon
5. Mr. Hewitt
6. Ms. Siegal
7. Mrs. Worley
8. beautiful
9. author
10. witch
11. which
12. awkward
13. weird
14. seriously
15. either
16. awesome
17. science
18. forbidden
19. contrasting
20. their
21. they're
22. there
23. confusion
24. where
25. were
26. too/to/two
27. vocabulary
28. do/dew/due
29. thorough-meaning complete
30. through (preposition)
31. threw
32. Mark Keppel Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Elementary School
Math:
We took a quiz.
Two area worksheets were assigned pages 37 & 39
Science:
Chapter 6 test = Next Wednesday
History:
Chapter 9 test = Monday, March 13
Other:
1. Don't forget to set your clocks 1 hour forward on Saturday night.
2. Monday is picture day, bring order forms with you then if you are interested in ordering.
We took our spelling, vocabulary, and spelling tests today.
New spelling words for next week are:
1. really
2. a lot
3. Mrs. Pimenta
4. Mrs. Cannon
5. Mr. Hewitt
6. Ms. Siegal
7. Mrs. Worley
8. beautiful
9. author
10. witch
11. which
12. awkward
13. weird
14. seriously
15. either
16. awesome
17. science
18. forbidden
19. contrasting
20. their
21. they're
22. there
23. confusion
24. where
25. were
26. too/to/two
27. vocabulary
28. do/dew/due
29. thorough-meaning complete
30. through (preposition)
31. threw
32. Mark Keppel Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Elementary School
Math:
We took a quiz.
Two area worksheets were assigned pages 37 & 39
Science:
Chapter 6 test = Next Wednesday
History:
Chapter 9 test = Monday, March 13
Other:
1. Don't forget to set your clocks 1 hour forward on Saturday night.
2. Monday is picture day, bring order forms with you then if you are interested in ordering.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Language Arts:
We worked on verb tenses, rereading the story for the test tomorrow ("Power of W.O.W.")
We finished an art lesson on four of the elements of art: line, form, color, space.
Study words on pages 129 & 133 for spelling test tomorrow.
Math:
We worked on correcting last night's homework and reviewed multiplying with decimals.
NO homework tonight.
Science:
We took a quick on lesson 2 from chapter 6. Sign and KEEP it to study with, I'll collect it next Wednesday.
Chapter 6 test = next Wednesday
Other:
Parent Camp meeting next Tuesday, 6:30pm
Student Camp meeting next Wednesday, 2:15-2:30pm- make plans to pick up kiddos at 2:35pm next Wednesday for camp kiddos.
We worked on verb tenses, rereading the story for the test tomorrow ("Power of W.O.W.")
We finished an art lesson on four of the elements of art: line, form, color, space.
Study words on pages 129 & 133 for spelling test tomorrow.
Math:
We worked on correcting last night's homework and reviewed multiplying with decimals.
NO homework tonight.
Science:
We took a quick on lesson 2 from chapter 6. Sign and KEEP it to study with, I'll collect it next Wednesday.
Chapter 6 test = next Wednesday
Other:
Parent Camp meeting next Tuesday, 6:30pm
Student Camp meeting next Wednesday, 2:15-2:30pm- make plans to pick up kiddos at 2:35pm next Wednesday for camp kiddos.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Language Arts:
We continued to work on projects today and an arts lesson.
Story "Power of WoW", spelling and vocab test = Friday
Math:
Complete GEMS pages 72-76 (only rectangles A & B on page 75, other than that-do them all!!
Science:
We read Chapter 6, Lesson 2-quiz tomorrow.
Chapter 6 test = next Wednesday, March 15...beware the Ides of March
History:
Test = Monday for Chapter 9
Other:
1. Two Guys from Italy fundraiser continues through Thursday-yay, simply put your receipt in the jar on the counter and enjoy
2. The third trimester has begun. Has your child begun their iREADY lessons????
3. Read the instructions below, if your child is going to camp.
Mark Keppel 5th Grade 2017 Camp Highland Science Trip Instructions
Drop off Tuesday, (3/28/17) 8:15am: Please arrive at school with your baggage NO LATER than 8:15 am on Tuesday March 28. Do NOT go to the classroom. You will meet your teacher on the front lawn.Please be on time as the buses MUST leave by 8:40. Do NOT drop your child off at the red
zone. Please park and walk your child to school.
Pick up, Friday (3/31/17) NOON: The students are expected back to school at about 12:00 pm on Friday 3/31.Your child will NOT be going to class that day. Please make arrangements to pick up your child when the bus arrives. Remember your child will be hungry, dirty, and exhausted! Again, you will need to park and pick your child up. Your child will need help carrying their belongings. Do NOT wait in the red zone.
Packing: You received a packing list for camp. It can also be found here, along with additional
information for parents: http://www.camphighland.net/parents.html . You MUST follow the
instructions on the packing list. Only ONE suitcase and ONE bedroll (in a garbage bag) will
be allowed. No exceptions!! Your children will be working outside and they will get dirty, so
make sure the clothes are comfortable. Shorts are NOT permitted except for sleeping.
Medication: Medication MUST be in the original container. You also MUST have filled out the
medical information sections of the camp forms. Please do not pack any medications in your
child'ss bag, whether prescription or non-prescription! All medications will be handed over to the
school LVN, Virginia Porter, who will review forms and check medication. You may want to
arrive a little earlier if you have medication.
Contacting your child: You will NOT be able to call your child. However, the parent page gives
you information on sending an electronic postcard and checking for FaceBook updates.
http://www.camphighland.net/parents.html
Important Points:
If your child becomes ill and must return home or if he/she violates the behavior policy, you
will be contacted to come and pick your child up at camp.
No food, gum, or candy is allowed. It WILL be confiscated!
Be sure to put your child’s name on everything he/she brings.
Bring chapstick.
They do not allow spray sunscreen. It will be taken from the kids. Please pack lotion
sunscreen.
Water bottles need to be refillable – not a Crystal Geyser plastic one.
NO PHONES or other electronics! They will be taken away and given back at the end
of the trip.
Check out the menus at http://www.camphighland.net/assets/choss-menu.pdf. All kids must
eat. If there are problems, please contact your child’s teacher or Ms. Siegal.
READ THE PACKING LIST and visit the website. http://www.camphighland.net/parents.html
We will be having a parent meeting on March 14th at 6:30 pm in the media room. Also,
Ms. Siegal and Ms. Worley will meet with the students on Wednesday, March 15 from
2:15-2:30 in the cafeteria. Please make arrangements to pick up your child a little late.
We continued to work on projects today and an arts lesson.
Story "Power of WoW", spelling and vocab test = Friday
Math:
Complete GEMS pages 72-76 (only rectangles A & B on page 75, other than that-do them all!!
Science:
We read Chapter 6, Lesson 2-quiz tomorrow.
Chapter 6 test = next Wednesday, March 15...beware the Ides of March
History:
Test = Monday for Chapter 9
Other:
1. Two Guys from Italy fundraiser continues through Thursday-yay, simply put your receipt in the jar on the counter and enjoy
2. The third trimester has begun. Has your child begun their iREADY lessons????
3. Read the instructions below, if your child is going to camp.
Mark Keppel 5th Grade 2017 Camp Highland Science Trip Instructions
Drop off Tuesday, (3/28/17) 8:15am: Please arrive at school with your baggage NO LATER than 8:15 am on Tuesday March 28. Do NOT go to the classroom. You will meet your teacher on the front lawn.Please be on time as the buses MUST leave by 8:40. Do NOT drop your child off at the red
zone. Please park and walk your child to school.
Pick up, Friday (3/31/17) NOON: The students are expected back to school at about 12:00 pm on Friday 3/31.Your child will NOT be going to class that day. Please make arrangements to pick up your child when the bus arrives. Remember your child will be hungry, dirty, and exhausted! Again, you will need to park and pick your child up. Your child will need help carrying their belongings. Do NOT wait in the red zone.
Packing: You received a packing list for camp. It can also be found here, along with additional
information for parents: http://www.camphighland.net/parents.html . You MUST follow the
instructions on the packing list. Only ONE suitcase and ONE bedroll (in a garbage bag) will
be allowed. No exceptions!! Your children will be working outside and they will get dirty, so
make sure the clothes are comfortable. Shorts are NOT permitted except for sleeping.
Medication: Medication MUST be in the original container. You also MUST have filled out the
medical information sections of the camp forms. Please do not pack any medications in your
child'ss bag, whether prescription or non-prescription! All medications will be handed over to the
school LVN, Virginia Porter, who will review forms and check medication. You may want to
arrive a little earlier if you have medication.
Contacting your child: You will NOT be able to call your child. However, the parent page gives
you information on sending an electronic postcard and checking for FaceBook updates.
http://www.camphighland.net/parents.html
Important Points:
If your child becomes ill and must return home or if he/she violates the behavior policy, you
will be contacted to come and pick your child up at camp.
No food, gum, or candy is allowed. It WILL be confiscated!
Be sure to put your child’s name on everything he/she brings.
Bring chapstick.
They do not allow spray sunscreen. It will be taken from the kids. Please pack lotion
sunscreen.
Water bottles need to be refillable – not a Crystal Geyser plastic one.
NO PHONES or other electronics! They will be taken away and given back at the end
of the trip.
Check out the menus at http://www.camphighland.net/assets/choss-menu.pdf. All kids must
eat. If there are problems, please contact your child’s teacher or Ms. Siegal.
READ THE PACKING LIST and visit the website. http://www.camphighland.net/parents.html
We will be having a parent meeting on March 14th at 6:30 pm in the media room. Also,
Ms. Siegal and Ms. Worley will meet with the students on Wednesday, March 15 from
2:15-2:30 in the cafeteria. Please make arrangements to pick up your child a little late.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Language Arts
Study for spelling and vocab and "Power of Wow" story test = this Friday.
2. Presentations are due next Wednesday.
Math:
Get two parent signatures on your notes!!!
Science:
Students took a chapter 6, lesson 1 quiz
Science Test = next Wednesday
History:
Today we did the History Review today for Chapter 9
Test = Next Monday, March 13
Other:
Two Guys From Italy fundraiser through this Thursday!! Yay!!!
Armen says, "Do your work or Mrs. Cannon will "bust you out...."" ....whatever that means ;)
Study for spelling and vocab and "Power of Wow" story test = this Friday.
2. Presentations are due next Wednesday.
Math:
Get two parent signatures on your notes!!!
Science:
Students took a chapter 6, lesson 1 quiz
Science Test = next Wednesday
History:
Today we did the History Review today for Chapter 9
Test = Next Monday, March 13
Other:
Two Guys From Italy fundraiser through this Thursday!! Yay!!!
Armen says, "Do your work or Mrs. Cannon will "bust you out...."" ....whatever that means ;)
Monday, March 6, 2017
Language Arts:
1. Study: Spelling and Vocab test on Friday, PB pages 129 and 133.
2. Get an adult signature on Spelling Test from last Friday.
3. Story test on Friday = "The Power of W.O.W."
4. Reading Reading Book pages 584-585, be ready to discuss.
Math:
Welcome to Mrs. Cannon's math class!
No new work tonight.
Get parent signature on worksheets.
Science:
Quiz tomorrow on Chapter 6, Lesson 1.
Make sure you understand what the sun produces: light and heat energy, know Einstiein's equation and how E =mc2 explains how A LOT of energy is released when fusion happens (H turning into He)
History Test = next Thursday or Monday...Friday we're busy with our new music class and PE
Other:
For tonight through Thursday it's DINE OUT night at Two Guys from Italy-just put your receipt in the jar.
Report cards come home on Thursday.
Our April Bonding Activity will be on Saturday, April 15th at Flappers in Burbank. Wahooooo!
1. Study: Spelling and Vocab test on Friday, PB pages 129 and 133.
2. Get an adult signature on Spelling Test from last Friday.
3. Story test on Friday = "The Power of W.O.W."
4. Reading Reading Book pages 584-585, be ready to discuss.
Math:
Welcome to Mrs. Cannon's math class!
No new work tonight.
Get parent signature on worksheets.
Science:
Quiz tomorrow on Chapter 6, Lesson 1.
Make sure you understand what the sun produces: light and heat energy, know Einstiein's equation and how E =mc2 explains how A LOT of energy is released when fusion happens (H turning into He)
History Test = next Thursday or Monday...Friday we're busy with our new music class and PE
Other:
For tonight through Thursday it's DINE OUT night at Two Guys from Italy-just put your receipt in the jar.
Report cards come home on Thursday.
Our April Bonding Activity will be on Saturday, April 15th at Flappers in Burbank. Wahooooo!
Friday, March 3, 2017
Language Arts:
Great job today. We'll go over proposals on Monday.
Next week's words are on PB 129 and 133-vmap = due Wednesday, tests on Friday
Math:
Design all
p. 37 "Decimal Division only columns "d & e"
Get parent signatures on Performance Task & Unit 3 tests
History:
We finished Chapter 9, lesson 4
Chapter 9 test = Friday
Other:
Two Guys from Italy fundraiser is coming soon..... yay!! "The pasta comes highly recommended," says Olivia.
Have a lovely weekend.
Great job today. We'll go over proposals on Monday.
Next week's words are on PB 129 and 133-vmap = due Wednesday, tests on Friday
Math:
Design all
p. 37 "Decimal Division only columns "d & e"
Get parent signatures on Performance Task & Unit 3 tests
History:
We finished Chapter 9, lesson 4
Chapter 9 test = Friday
Other:
Two Guys from Italy fundraiser is coming soon..... yay!! "The pasta comes highly recommended," says Olivia.
Have a lovely weekend.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Language Arts:
Tomorrow is our PB 123 & 127 test!
Study
Get parent signatures on vmap and RCC page that I graded.
Math:
Get 5 parent signatures-2 performance tasks & 3 worksheets
Finish 2 worksheets ALL- lesson 8-1 Comparing Fractions & fraction division (p. 84)
History:
We started lesson 4 from Chapter 9: Living in the 13 Colonies: Government.
Study, test =next Friday.
Art:
Today we had drums with Mr. G. We are scoring (composing) music for a story.
Other:
Tomorrow is a minimum day: 12:05 dismissal & free dress day.
Behavior Cards and Thursday Folders need signatures. Return science test in Thursday folder after signing it.
Fifth grade pictures and panoramic picture order forms are in the Thursday Folder. Pictures are on Monday, March 13.
Tomorrow is our PB 123 & 127 test!
Study
Get parent signatures on vmap and RCC page that I graded.
Math:
Get 5 parent signatures-2 performance tasks & 3 worksheets
Finish 2 worksheets ALL- lesson 8-1 Comparing Fractions & fraction division (p. 84)
History:
We started lesson 4 from Chapter 9: Living in the 13 Colonies: Government.
Study, test =next Friday.
Art:
Today we had drums with Mr. G. We are scoring (composing) music for a story.
Other:
Tomorrow is a minimum day: 12:05 dismissal & free dress day.
Behavior Cards and Thursday Folders need signatures. Return science test in Thursday folder after signing it.
Fifth grade pictures and panoramic picture order forms are in the Thursday Folder. Pictures are on Monday, March 13.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Language Arts:
We worked in the Scholastic for kids today.
Study for spelling/vocab test on Friday.
Math:
Get a parent signature on page 66/68
Evens Only on pages 113/115, 131/133
Test tomorrow on Unit 4 from RCC-study
History:
Today table groups studied and took notes on Chapter 9, Lesson 3 "English Colonial Economics"
Chapter 9 Test will be on Friday, March 10th
Other:
Apex Fun Run monies are now being accepted. Thanks to the families who have already turned them in. :)
Friday is a MINIMUM DAY- 12:05PM DISMISSAL!
We worked in the Scholastic for kids today.
Study for spelling/vocab test on Friday.
Math:
Get a parent signature on page 66/68
Evens Only on pages 113/115, 131/133
Test tomorrow on Unit 4 from RCC-study
History:
Today table groups studied and took notes on Chapter 9, Lesson 3 "English Colonial Economics"
Chapter 9 Test will be on Friday, March 10th
Other:
Apex Fun Run monies are now being accepted. Thanks to the families who have already turned them in. :)
Friday is a MINIMUM DAY- 12:05PM DISMISSAL!
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