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. :)

Language Arts:
1. finish notes page
2. write the middle three paragraphs of essay on equality or liberty.

The assignment is: How did the author use language to teach the theme of liberty or equality?

Math:
Students took quizzes today.
Finish plotting points page
Get a parent signature on the following worksheets: Geo p. 17/20, Vol p. 89/90, 181/182, 161/162.

Science: We measured bean plants today.

History:
Students took Chapter 12 test today.
Complete worksheet pages 23/24 by Tuesday.

Other:
 Minimum day tomorrow. Dismissal is at 12:05pm

Open House tomorrow. Come to the cafeteria for a special performance at 5:30pm, then to the classrooms from 6pm-7pm.
. 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. :)

Language Arts:
1. Get spellcabulary test signed by an adult.
2. Write missed spellcabulary words 10 times.
3. Pick at least three sources for writing your final essay. You may choose from: The Declaration of Independence, The US Constitution, The Gettysburg Address, My Country Tis of Thee, I Have a Dream speech, Sneetches, "Human Family" Write this on your packet and return tomorrow.

Math:
Complete 4 worksheets: 2 plotting worksheets (US & Sailboats), 1 Complementary Angles (front and back) and 1 Supplementary Angles(front and back)

History: Study for Chapter 12 test tomorrow.

Other:

A. MINIMUM DAY = THIS THURSDAY!!! 
Open House = this Thursday, May 11- 6pm-7pm

B. 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. :)

ELA:
Today we had make-up iREADY end of year testing.
Today we worked on "Sharkfin"  ask your kiddos about this.
Math:
None, we went to an orchestra assembly at Toll

Science:
We worked on worksheets in class today on day and night and seasons.

History:
1. Chapter 12 test = this Wednesday, May 10th
2. Float project is due TOMO,RROW Tuesday, May 9th.


Other:

 Open House = this Thursday, May 11

* 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.

*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.

Language Arts:
Get your iREADY lessons done & READ! :)

Math:
Get your iREADY lessons done!


Science:
Take care of your beans, if you took them home. :)

History:
1. Worksheet pages 21/22 due Monday!
2. Float project is due on next Tuesday, May 9th.
3. Chapter 12 test = next Wednesday

Other:

 Open House = Thursday, May 11

* 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.

*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.

Language Arts:
1. Study practice book p. 135 vocabulary words and definitions
2. Get vocabulary boxes signed by a parent...I still have several Master class students who have not turned in their vocabulary boxes.


Math:
Complete work started today on Geometry worksheet p. 17/20, Volume page 89/90 and 181/182, Measurement 161/162

History:
Worksheet due by Monday, page 21/22.
Fact Sheet and Poster are due tomorrow: Friday, May 5th
Chapter 12 Test = next Wednesday!!
Float is due next Tuesday, May 9th

Other:
1. Maturation Program permission forms went home yesterday.  Please return them tomorrow. 

2. Sign behavior cards and two science worksheets/one history worksheet in Thursday Folder
PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THE COLONIAL DAY PERMISSION SLIP IN THURS. FOL.

3. Open House = Thursday, May 11

4. 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.

5. May 15 & 18, Fifth grade tile project!

6. Colonial Day = Thursday, May 25, Dress in Colonial Costumes

7. 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:
READ and study your vocabulary words from PB 135- test = Friday.

Math: None...we were still testing today. :)

Science:
State testing = tomorrow and Friday, use your worksheets to review. :)

History:
Worksheet due by tomorrow, page 13/16 "Washington Takes Command"
Fact Sheet and Poster are due this Friday, May 5th
Float is due next Tuesday, May 9th

Other:
1. Maturation Program permission forms came home today. Please return them tomorrow. 

2. State CAASPP testing continued today!  Please do NOT schedule any appointments during school time during this week.

3. Open House = Thursday, May 11

4. May 15 & 18, Fifth grade tile project!

5. Colonial Day = Thursday, May 25, Dress in Colonial Costumes

6. Promotion = Tuesday, May 30, 8:30am @ Hoover Auditorium

Language Arts: READ!! Bring your "My Country tis of Thee" packets  to class tomorrow.

Math: Study your notes! We'll continue the state testing for those that did not finish tomorrow.

Science: Study your notes, state testing = Thursday & Friday

History:
Worksheet due by Thursday, page 13/16 "Washington Takes Command"
Fact Sheet and Poster are due this Friday
Float is due next Tuesday

Other:

State CAASPP testing continued today!  Please do NOT schedule any appointments during school time during this week or next.

Open House = Thursday, May 11

May 15 & 18, Fifth grade tile project!

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

Promotion = Tuesday, May 30, 8:30am @ Hoover Auditorium

Language Arts:
Get your vocabulary maps/boxes for Practice Book p. 135 complete by Wednesday.
Remember: one side = word and picture
other side of paper = word, definition, and sentence!
Test = Friday for p. 135 words

Math:
None-we are state testing

Science:
Complete the worksheet pages 39/40 on spheres -geo, bio, atmo, hydro by tomorrow.

History:
Worksheet due by Thursday, page 13/16 "Washington Takes Command"
Fact Sheet and Poster are due this Friday
Float is due next Tuesday

Other:

State CAASPP testing continued today!  Please do NOT schedule any appointments during school time during this week or next.

Open House = Thursday, May 11

May 18, Fifth grade tile project!

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

Promotion = Tuesday, May 30, 8:30am @ Hoover Auditorium