Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Language Arts:
Students worked on their sensory and concrete details for their narratives today.
Study PB pages 98 and 102 for Friday's tests, spellcabulary and story test.

Math:
Students worked on multiplying fractions.
Finish pages 465-466

History:
Students reviewed reasons that colonists were growing angry at their own British government.
Chapter 11 test (Big Mamoo) will be the following Friday-March 9th.

Other:
Remember Tuesday is art day; wear old clothes.

I will be out with the flu for the next few days. So there won't be any more blogs until I return. I hope you all stay healthy. :)

Thursday is dance; bring your dance shoes. :)

Monday, February 26, 2018

Language Arts:
Get new reading contract planned with parent. Due 3/5
Read "Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street" by tomorrow.
Study PB 98/102

Math:
Page 459 and on page 460 numbers 17-20 & 22-23 only

History:
We started chapter 11, lesson 1 today...the colonists were in Quite a SNIT...ask your children about this. :)

Other:
Tonight is the fabulous Chipotle on glendale Ave. fundraiser-tell them at the register and bring in a receipt signed by an adult- the class with the most signed receipts is getting a prize...

Tomorrow is art-wear an OLD t-shirt so that the ink doesn't stain your duds.

Wednesday is the last day for iREADY completion for the trimester. Students who tested below mid-5th grade level should be doing two lessons per week.

Final camp paperwork is due by NO LATER than March 12!  Be sure you have all of your forms in. Remember, if you are sending ANY medication with your child, you need to fill out a special form for that. See Mrs. Porter in the office for that form.










Friday, February 23, 2018

Language Arts:
Get your "Sledding/RCC p. 219" and Dialogue notes signed by an adult.
Finish the graphic organizer dialogue practice sheet.
Math:
Today students learned about comparing different factors when multiplying.

History:
We talked about the changes in our drills to deal with lockdowns on campus. It was a sad and scary conversation.  I let the students ask questions and we talked about and practiced our new procedures.

Other:
Monday is the Chipotle fundraiser. YUM! Tell the cashier and they'll give a portion to our fifth grade activities fund. :)

Thursday, February 22, 2018

LA:
Students need to finish the graphic organizer for the narrative unit-add the conflict, resolution, and plot events to each of the three practice prompts.

Math:
Explain multiplying fractions through your math notes by using the papers that you folded. Get a guardian signature on your notes.

History:
We took the chapter 10 test today.

Other:
Girls need to try on their dance costumes today. Please make sure they fit and bring them back by TOMORROW.

Please sign behavior cards and Thursday folders by tomorrow. :)


Wednesday, February 21, 2018

LA:
Complete RCC pages 117 & 118, do not complete the writing assignment... we are doing that tomorrow IN CLASS only.

READ!

Math:
Explain your notes about multiplying decimals to a guardian and get a parent signature on your notes. Bring your new math practice book (vol. 2).

History:
Chapter 10 test tomorrow.

Other:
Dance tomorrow: bring those dancing shoes. :)

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

LA:
Finish RCC 112
Get new reading contract filled out. Happy Reading!

Math:
Get math tests signed by a guardian.

History:
We finished the Chapter 10 review; test = Thursday.

Art: Students worked with Sensei Amano to practice brush strokes today.

Other:
Apex Fun Run collection envelopes are due by Thursday. :)

Friday, February 16, 2018

Language Arts:
READ!
2. Get Reading Contract signed
3. Get p. 103 signed by a parent
4. Get p. 105 signed by a parent
5. Finish football opinion essay

Math:
We took part one of the test on adding and subtracting fractions today.

History:
Chapter 10 test = Thursday, study

Other;
Please wear OLD clothes on Tuesdays: we're working with staining ink to do FABULOUS Asian brush painting with Sensei Amano.

NO SCHOOL on Monday. REST up, be safe, and enjoy!

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Language Arts:
Today students did an assessment on character comparison.
READ, you should be on your  6th or 7th book by now for the 15 book challenge.

Math:
Study the red pages for the test tomorrow.

History:
We read chapter 10, lesson 3 today. Test on chapter 10 = next Thursday

Other:
Tomorrow is the Apex Fun Run!!! Tonight is the last chance to increase our pledges. Please help us out. :)
Students should wear comfortable walking/running shoes, appropriate clothes (NO JEANS or tight skirts/dresses) and bring a hat and sunscreen-they'll be outside for about 2 hours-from lunch recess until about 1:30pm.

Help!!! Our Apex Fun Run time is from 12:30-2pm.  We need parent helpers please click here to sign up online.


Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Language Arts:
READ and Happy Valentine's Day

Math:
1. Finish pages 434, 436, 440.
2. Get Parent Signatures on pages 216 & 221
3. Test on Friday, study those red pages

History:
We finished chapter 10, lesson 2 and questions 1-4 in the lesson review

Other:
Thanks to the families who are supporting the Apex Fun Run!
Remember your dance shoes tomorrow for rehearsal.

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Language Arts:
Adult signatures: RCC p. 173, Essay,  Day 2, Day 3, Day 4,
2. Complete: RCC pags 92-99

Math:
Complete page 423 EVENS only,  all of p. 424 & 430

History:
Complete questions p. 341, # 1-4

Other:
1. Be sure to wear an old t-shirt on Tuesdays for our Asian Brush painting with Sensei Amano.
2. Bring dance shoes on Thursdays.
3. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day: please either bring one for each student (35 others) or none. And absolutely, positively NOTHING with NUTS!! We have students with severe allergies. :)


Friday, February 9, 2018

Language Arts:
READ
Get reading contract signed by Tuesday.

Math:
Complete pages 418, 421, and 422

Science:
Students took the chapter 5 test today.

Other:
Thanks to the families who pledged to support MKS. These funds are used to buy books in our classroom and fund our arts teachers. :)

Please wear OLD shirts that you don't mind getting stained on Tuesdays for the next 10 weeks-we'll be working with ink.  IT STAINS!

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Language Arts:
1. Finish RISE worksheet-day 3
2. Finish heart idioms book
3. Get guardian signature on grade for RCC page 175

Math:
Complete page 412, 414, 416

Science:
Chapter 5 test = tomorrow

Other:
Thank you to the families that have pledged to the Apex fund. :)

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Language Arts:
1. Finish RCC 173-175-ALL!!!
2. Finish Point of View Worksheet
3. Bring heart idioms book to class tomorrow-do NOT finish at home. We'll work on it in class

Math:
Complete Workbook pages 404, 406, 410

Science:
We completed chapter 5, Lesson 5 today. Finish two worksheets on lesson 5 and easy peasey chapter review worksheet.

Other;
Bring your dance shoes tomorrow. :) .....Baila, baila, baila! Ole!

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Language Arts:
Print final CORRECTED ESSAY. Staple corrected essay on top of other drafts.
2. Complete RCC pages 164-169 - was assigned on Monday
3. Complete Inference Worksheet

Math:
Complete pages 391(don't do numbers one and two on p. 391)-393
Get a parent signature on Mysteries Worksheet.

Science:
Chapter 5 test = Friday. Study

Other:
Remember our 3 school behavior expectations are: Be safe, be respectful, be responsible
Valentine's Day is a week from today. Please bring 1 Valentine for each student or bring NONE. It's an all or nothing kind of day.  PLEASE NOthing with NUTS of any kind. ;)

Monday, February 5, 2018

Language Arts:
Due by Wednesday:
1. Final Copy of Essayl
2. worksheet on inference
3. RCC - pages 164-169 ALL!
Get Parent signature on new Reading Contract & "Project Mulberry"

Math:
Envision 386-388
Get parent signature on 2 quizzes - one multiplication & addition/subtraction

Science:
Chapter 5 test on Friday
Finish Chapter 5, lesson 3 worksheet by tomorrow-quiz = Wednesday.

Friday, February 2, 2018

Language Arts:
 1. Read, you should have read 3 books and be on your fourth by Monday.
2. Reading contracts are due with parent signature on Monday.
3. Adult signature and 10xs each due on Monday for spelling test.

Math:
Complete Riddles worksheet pages 17/21

Science:
We completed Chapter 5, lesson 3 today in class. Quiz on Monday! Be ready.
Chapter 5 test = next Friday.

Other:
Some families had notices for camp update on financial status. Please return any paperwork ASAP.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Language Arts:
Reprint Essay
Study page 104/108 in PB. "Project Mulberry"
Get v-map signed by a guardian

Math:
Study for math quiz tomorrow on fractions and multiplication.

Science:
Chapter 5, lesson 2-finish worksheet. Be ready for quiz...

Other:
Web link to Earth information-wind temp/direction