Language Arts:
READ!!!!!!
Get Reading Contract signed by an adult by the 10th

Math:
NONE!!

Science:
Cell project is due by 1/10

Other:
Have a safe and happy holiday season. School begins on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. See you then!

Language Arts:
Get parent signatures on both L. 5/6 and L. 14 by tomorrow!!!
READ!!


Math:
NONE!

Science;
Get the chapter two test and the how do plants make food worksheet signed by an adult.
Cell project due by January 10th

Other:
WE have a full day of school tomorrow.

Language Arts:
1. Finish Lesson 11...don't forget to RACE.

Math:
Finish worksheet pages 74/75, you don't have to do the top three rows on p. 75 ( we did them together in class).

Science:
Finish the worksheet on measuring air.
Cell project due 1/10/2020

Other:
Tomorrow is our class party. Yay!!
Friday there is school!

lANGUAGE ARTS:
Finish Unit 3, week 3 worksheet lessons 5/6

Math:
Finish worksheet on both sides pages 67/69

SCIENCE:
Cell project due 1/10

Other:
Class party = Thursday, 12/19 lunch time until the end of the day

Language Arts:
1. Finish annotating questions for extended read 2!!! Actually do it!!!
2. R.Con. due 1/8/2020-get P. Signature
3. Get parent signature on Reading comprehension test.
4. Get parent signature on Scholastic news.
5. Write the word AND the definition 10xs for missed spellcabulary words, unless I just wrote "sp". In that case, just write the word correctly 10xs

Math:
No homework...math test today on Unit 16.

Science:
No homework...science test today on chapter two.

Other:
We have a full week of school this week. I know that the middle school and high school are done on Thursday...we are NOT. We have a full day on Friday.

Language Arts:
1. Get R. Contract signed by an adult
2. Read the extended read #2 and annotate with questions about sentences/words.

Math:
Study for math test on Monday

Science:
1. Chapter Two test covers all three lessons from the chapter. Chapter 2 test = Monday.
2. Two quizzes were returned today to students to use for chapter test on Monday.
3. Two OPTIONAL worksheets were given out today.  They have EXCELLENT study material for Monday's test.

Language Arts:
Study your spellcabulary words!!!!!!
Review the concepts of expanding, combining, and reducing sentences.
Remember how to spot cause and effect relationships.

Math:
Do page 867.
Topic 16 test = Monday.

Science:
Review chapter 2, lesson 3 worksheet done in class today.
Chapter 2 test = Monday.

Other:
Tomorrow is dance class, bring your jazz shoes.

Don't forget to sign the behavior cards and ALL of the seven science items in the Thursday folder:
1. Chapter 1 test
2. Worksheet on parts of a cell
3. Worksheet on Structure of living things
4. worksheet on How are cells organized
5. worksheet on Single Cell Organisms
6. Chapter 2 Lesson 1 quiz
7. Chapter 2, Lesson 2 quiz

Language Arts:
1. Do ALL of the Scholastic News questions for the "Do You Ever Feel Like This?"
2. Study spellcabulary!

Math:
859-Do 7,8
860-11, 13, 16, 17, 18
861-ALL
862-7, 9, 13, 14

Math test on Topic 16 = Monday

Science:
"How do Plants Make Food?" worksheet due Friday
Chapter Two test = Monday
Be studying!
Cell Project due 1/10 or earlier!

Other:
Book fair continues for this week!!!
Tomorrow's Dress up theme is "Sparkle Like a Holiday"  :)

Language arts:
Study your vocabulary!!! Test = Friday

Math:
page 854: 11, 13, 14, 16
page 856: 10, 11, 12, 14, 15
Topic 16 test = Monday

Science:
Study chapter two lessons one and two for quizzes tomorrow.
New worksheet is due on Friday
Chapter Two test = Monday

Other:
Tomorrow is our book fair day...bring at least $6 if you want to shop.
Tomorrow's dress up theme is wear BLUE, STARS, OR HANUKKAH. ;)

Fill out your way to be a light in the world and write your name on your light! :)

Language Arts:
1. Get parent signatures on : 1. R.Con. due 12/16, 2. Comprehension test/spellcabulary 3. Schol. News.

Finish classwork:

1. L. 5 (They are not required to do the other side which is L. 3.; I did this for them as a model.)
2. L. 6 (Do back ONLY) (I did the front for them as a model.

Finish homework
1. L. 11
2. Write all missed words ten times each with the definition.
Other vocabulary words
1. advantage- a better position
2. mutual-shared
3. beneficial-good
4. mimic-copy
5. integrity-the ability to function or the moral character
6. hybrid- a mixture of two distinct species or types
7. genetic- the biological recipe/instructions
8. suppressed-kept down


Math:
NONE, we had a test today.

Science:
1. Get a parent signature on the cell project assignment. Cell projects MAY be completed early and turned in. They are due on 1/10/2020

Chapter Two test = NEXT MONDAY, Be studying a little bit each night.

Other:
This week is the book fair. We will be going on Wednesday. If your child wants to purchase something at the book fair, they'll need a minimum of $5 to do so.

Keep those extra change donations coming in...every little bit helps!!!

LA:
1. Write a thank you note to Ms. Engstrom
a. Be sure to include at least two different things that you learned and 1 sensory detail.
b. Use the correct friendly letter format. The outline was given in class, alternatively look it up online.
c. Get your RCon signed by Monday. BE READING at least 200 pages per week.
d. Get your 2 Text Dependent Questions signed by an adult.

Math:
Study, test on Graphing Coordinate Points = Monday

Science:
3 Science worksheets due Monday: pages 1/2 ( Structure of Living Things); How Do Single Celled Organisms Live? (page 7/8); How are Cells Organized (page 11/12)

Other:
Next week is our fabulous book fair. Please send in you spare change to donate for our Spare change Challenge!! Proceeds Benefit the Fifth grade committee's efforts to scholarships for camp.

Language Arts:
Same as yesterday:
Get signatures on both L. 8s & on L. 10.
Finish the Scholastic News and ALL of the questions on the back
Study your spellcabulary words.

Math:
Same as yesterday:
787-788-ALL
802-ALL
805-ALL
807-808-ALL

Science:
Worksheet page 3/4 due tomorrow.
worksheet page 7/8 due Monday
worksheet page 11/12 due Monday
the worksheet about the classification of organisms is due Monday

Chapter 2 Science test = Tuesday, December 19 (not next week, but the following week.)

Other:
Next Wednesday is our Scholastic book fair day. Send money with your child, if you want them to purchase books during the class time.

Friday = our Dance class for our art rotation. Please send  your child's Jazz shoes to school with your child with them on Friday. If your do not understand what I am referring to, a sheet will be sent home with your child soon explaining the shoes that are worn during our performance.

Language Arts:
Get signatures on both L. 8s & on L. 10.
Finish the Scholastic News and all of the questions on the back by Friday (no LA tomorrow due to field trip).
Study your spellcabulary words.

Math:
Complete by Friday:
787-788-ALL
802-ALL
805-ALL
807-808-ALL

Test on coordinate pairs/ordered pairs = NEXT MONDAY!
Be studying

Science:
Two worksheets given today are due by Monday. Read them to help study for the test tomorrow.
Use all quizzes and worksheets to study for the test tomorrow. Remember: a fruit is a type of organ (wink, wink)

Other:
Tomorrow's field trip: Be on time...the bus will not be held for late students. ALSO:
 1. Eat a hearty breakfast (we won't have time for a snack break). 2. Wear comfortable shoes. 3. Pack a lunch.
This is the opportunity of a lifetime to see some of these items...Benjamin Franklin's original autobiography!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Language Arts:
Study spellcabulary words. Don't forget the additional words: endanger, debate, biofuel, consumption, portrayed, alternative, deplete, devote.

Math:
Do pages 791-794...ALL
Test = Monday on the Coordinate Graphing section. Be working on the red pages.

Science:
Students took the lesson three quizzes today. I already graded and returned these to students so that they could be used to study for Thursday's test on Chapter 1.

Don't forget that the worksheet about cells is due on Friday.

Other:
Camp medicine forms were sent home today. These forms must be returned by December 19. Please remember that all medicines: prescription AND OVER-THE-COUNTER medicines require the doctor's signature.

Field trip = Thursday, be sure to pack a lunch..we'll be returning after the cafeteria is closed.

Tomorrow it is supposed to rain cats and dogs! Please make sure your child is dressed for inclement weather.

Our book fair time is next Wednesday 12/11 (not tomorrow). Our class will have time to shop then. If you want your child to purchase books or other items, that is a great time to have them do that. If not, feel free to shop with your child after school. Please note that students are only allowed to make purchases after school with a guardian present.

BOOK FAIR NEEDS HELPERS!! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP. ;)

Language Arts:
1. Finish L. 8- You only have to use the words on the page.
2. Get parent signatures on 3 items:
1. R. Contract due 12/9 2.
2. Spellcabulary and 10Xs each for missed words
3. L. 5.....remember do NOT plagiarize: change the verbs and rearrange the word order to successfully paraphrase.

Math:
1. Get a parent signature on math test
2. Many of you owe me a parent signature on the multiplication test
3. complete 785 all
786: 19:21, 23-25
787: ALL
788: 15-17, 20, 22

Science:
1. Get parent signatures on your quizzes and return them in Thursday folders. Use them to study for chapter test on Thursday.
2. Study for lesson 3 quiz tomorrow
3. Finish the worksheet that is due by Friday. Do NOT plagiarize!!! Write your sentences in your own words.

Other:
Thursday is our field trip to the Huntington Library; please pack a lunch as we'll be returning to eat AFTER the cafeteria is closed for the day.

Next week = our fabulous Book Fair. Please come and enjoy this fabulous opportunity with your child after school. :)

Operation Blankets of Love: Our school is collecting new blankets as donations for the less fortunate.

December Spirit Days:
Monday 12/9- Winter wonderland whiteout-wear white
Tuesday 12/10- Penguin/Polar Bear
Wednesday 12/11- Blue/Hanukkah/Stars
Thursday 12/12- Sparkle Like a  Holiday Day
Friday 12/13- Ugly Christmas Sweater day
Monday 12/16- Christmas Tree/lights/ornaments
Tuesday- 12/17- Snowman/Snowflakes
Wednesday-12/18- Gingerbread/Elf dress up day
Thursday-12/19- Pajama Day
Friday-12/20-Santa or Reindeer day

Language Arts:
Explore the sensory details of your vacation...how does the Thanksgiving meal taste, what do you hear, what do you smell, what textures do you notice????


Happy Thanksgiving!

Read!!!!

Math:
Count your blessings!

Science:
Chapter 1 test = Wednesday when we return, 12/4/19.

Other:
Field trip on Thursday, 12/5/19 to the Huntington Library. Pack a lunch. We will be returning after the cafeteria is closed.

School resumes after the Thanksgiving Break on Monday, 12/2/19.

I hope everyone has a restful and lovely Thanksgiving Break!

The fifth grade Scholastic Book Fair is coming!! December 9th-13th!!

 Please sign up at this link to help out with volunteering to staff this FUN event!!! Click here to sign up.

Language Arts:
Don't forget to study ALL of the vocabulary needed for tomorrow's test (including colonel)
2. Finish the paraphrasing of the illustration from the Corn stalk article (short read 1)

Math:
None, students took the Topic 6 test today.

Science:
Chapter 1: lessons 1 & 2 quizzes are tomorrow.

Other:
The Behavior Card, the Thursday Folder, and the Report Card Envelope need to be returned tomorrow.

I still need field trip forms from R.A.; A.K.;J.A.; AH;SM;AN; NP;KP;SP; and ES.  If these forms are not returned, these students will be left behind in another classroom on this day.

Tomorrow is a minimum day; dismissal = 12:30pm

Language Arts:
Study your vocabulary words: don't forget the extra words: colonel, men, children, mice, shelves and the rule "if the word ends with "s, x, z, ch, or sh", then add "es" for the plural

Finish vocabulary day 1 worksheet for homework: be sure to use ALL the words.

Math:
Study for the test tomorrow on Topic 6: division of decimals. You can always sign into the clever account from your student Google account and use the Khan academy website for extra support.

Remember to study the shortcuts we used today in class.

Science:
We covered chapter 1, lesson 1 today in class. Tomorrow will be lesson 2. Friday will be the lesson 1 & 2 quizzes.

Other:
Please turn in all field trip forms ASAP. Thank you to the families who have already done so.

L.A.:
Get the L. 2 and the L. 4 assignments signed by an adult
Study the vocabulary words: don't forget the extra rule and mice, children, men, and shelves

Math:
345: Evens
346: All except #19
347: 3,6,9, 10
348: 11-14, 17-18

Test on Topic 6 = this Thursday

Other:
Be sure to bring in your 100 words for your art project. You will be graded on your project.

Friday = Minimum Day, dismissal = 12:30pm

PLEASE TURN IN YOUR FIELD TRIP FORMS & DONATIONS ASAP...We only need to pay for the bus because we are going on free day. :)

Language Arts:
Study vocabulary words: add these words to the list: children, mice, men, shelves and
the rule: when creating a plural, if the word ends in "sh", or "ch" or "x" or "z", then add "es"
For example box turns into boxes, lunch turns into lunches, flush turns into flushes.


Math:
finish p. 339: 18-22
341: 1-4; 13-16
342: 17-19; 23-25.

SHOW YOUR WORK OTHERWISE YOU STAY IN AT RECESS TO REDO THESE PROBLEMS.
TEST ON TOPIC 6 = THIS THURSDAY


History:
Chapter 6 test = tomorrow.

Other;
Please return field trip forms and donations ASAP for our field trip to the Huntington Library.

Friendship grams are on sale now. Please see me if you want extra forms. :)

Language Arts:
All-R.Con 11/18 due on Monday
"Tail for a Tail" book groups: narrative due on Monday about Rabbit getting back at deer: be sure to address all of the elements we discussed in the assignment

Math:
315: 9-11
317: 1-8

History:
Tuesday = chapter 6 test

Other:
No school tomorrow. Next week on Friday is a minimum day.

Language Arts:
Read and annotate pages 25, 26, 27 with interesting facts and QUESTIONS ABOUT CONTENT/VOCABULARY.
Get parent signatures on vocabulary test. (Also, do your ten times each on the incorrect answers.)
Get a parent signature on 5 facts from both sources assignments (check, check plus, check minus grade)
Get a parent signature on the small book questions.
Remember two groups have short stories due next Monday (Tail for a Tail small book groups)

Math:
Get your "Does McDonalds Sell CheeseBurgers, Duh" notes signed by a parent after you explain them.

History:
History test is being moved to Tuesday, Nov. 19 (next Tuesday)

Other:
No school Friday.
Tomorrow is a banking day.

Language Arts:
Students were assigned to write 5 sentences using different "contrast" key words and ideas for each sentence.
Get your RCon signed by an adult.
NO vocabulary test this week.

Math:
Get your tests signed by an adult.
Get your math notes signed by an adult

History:
Chapter 6 test = next Monday.

Other:
No school on Friday for students.

Language Arts:
Study your vocabulary words (geo/terr-earth words)
Blue group do ALL of page 15
Orange group do All of page 32
Yellow group do ALL of page 33.

Return your answers and books to their correct colored bins tomorrow!

Math:
None, today was two division tests

History:
Today was the chapter 5 test.
The chapter 6 test will be on Monday, November 18

Other:
Keppel Rocks tomorrow night!!! Rock on, Cougars!
No school on Monday, Nov. 11-Veterans' Day
No school on Friday, November 15, Teacher's Report Card Preparation day

Language arts:
Read your science book lessons 2 & 3. Write 5 facts that are in both the "Transforming Matter' booklet and the science book.
Study vocabulary words

Math:
283-286 ALL
Get a parent signature on graded homework pages 267-268
Math test = This Thursday, 11/7

History:
We completed reading chapter 5 today. We reviewed the answers in class for numbers 1-4 at the end of lesson 3.

Test on chapter 5 is on this Thursday.

Other:
We need to forms back from ALL families regarding camp attendance. Please send in a form or a note to let us know whether or not your child is attending camp.

Please turn in all wreath sales and forms.

Keppel Rocks = this Friday at 5:30, gates open at 5:00pm, tickets are 10 each.

Make-up pictures = Thursday, November 14

Language Arts:
Many parent signatures:
1. R. Con, due 11/12
2. Parent signature on Tom Sawyer essay about most admirable trait
3. Parent signature on Lesson 11 ( on inference)
4. Parent signature on vocabulary test (aud-/phone words) and students write misspelled words ten times each
5. L. 14 parent signature

Students:
1.  Complete your vocabulary test words (ten times each).
2. Write sentences using this week's vocabulary words AND cause/effect words.
3. This week's vocabulary:
1. George- boy's name
2. geography-study of land forms
3. geode-type of rock
4. subterranean- below ground
5. terrace- outdoor seating area/patio
6. terra cotta- earthen ware
7. geographer-scientist who studies land forms
8. extraterrestrial-alien
9. Mediterranean Sea
10. Rule: if a word ends in "y", then the "y" changes into "i" with a suffix
11. story-stories
12. territory: an area

Math:
277: 8-15
278: ALL
279: 6-16 evens
280: ALL
test on Topic 5 = Thursday, 11/7

History:
We did chapter 5, lesson 2 today
page 197: 1-4, 6
Test on chapter 5 = Thursday

Other:
Please turn in any and all camp forms ASAP. They're due by Friday

Language arts:
R. Con due on Monday, 11/4 with parent signature.

Math:
Finish page 266: 16, 18
267: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8
268: 10, 11, 13, 14

Students had 35 minute in class to work on these problems.

Math test on whole number division = NEXT THURSDAY, 11/7/19

History:
NO new homework, but chapter 5 test = Thursday. All students were instructed to bring home their history books to study.

Other:
TURN IN YOUR CAMP INTEREST FORMS AND CAMP DONATIONS ASAP!  I have only received 10 forms back!!! We need to know if we have enough students participating to be able to confirm our dates.
Dine out night at Chipotle =next Wednesday, Yummo on the burritos! 132 N. Glendale Blvd. 4-8pm

Keppel Rocks = Nov. 8, Rock on, Keppel kiddos!

Time change = this weekend...fall back one hour on Sunday. So, what used to be 8 am will now be7am...aaaahhhh, an extra hour of sleep for all of us. :)

Language Arts:
Get L. 6 signed by a parent (Compare and contrast about one character: your insights before and after the movie clips)

Tomorrow is the vocabulary test.

Math:
Make sure area and perimeter worksheets are complete. (These were given yesterday)
Topic 5 test = next Thursday, 11/7

History:
Students completed chapter 5, lesson 1 questions 1, 4, 6
Chapter 5 test = next THURSDAY

Other:
The movie night was cancelled.

Have SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN.

Language arts:
Complete L. 11-both papers
Complete L. 14- one paper only.
Study for vocabulary test on Friday.

Math:
complete 260-17-22
262 ALL
265-5,7, 9, 11
267-2, 4, 7
Finish TWO worksheets one is on perimeter, the other is on area & perimeter.

History:
complete page 179: 1-4, 6

Other:
Tomorrow is Halloween-NO COSTUMES. Students may wear Halloween themed t-shirts, headbands, socks, and bracelets.

Nov. 2nd = Fifth grade movie night fundraiser at the Sinanyan house.

Camp interest forms are due by Nov. 5th. Please submit this ASAP-we need to know how many students are attending. Please submit all parts of that interest form back together.


November 8 = Keppel Rocks the Arts concert. Gates open at 5pm, tickets are $10 each.

Language Arts:
1. complete the L. 10 about the opinion essay.
2. Study the L. 13 sample argument/opinion essay, especially note the introduction and conclusion as well as what is MISSING!!

Math:
We did partial quotients method of division today.
p. 259: 9-16
260: 23-24
261: 3-13, ODDS only

SHOW YOUR WORK FOR ALL PROBLEMS.

History:
p.age 171: 1, 2, 4, and 6.

Other:
Camp interest forms are due by Nov. 5th. Please submit this ASAP-we need to know how many students are attending. Please submit all parts of that interest form back together.

Halloween is Thursday-no costumes about school, but students may wear Halloween themed t-shirts.

Nov. 2nd = Fifth grade movie night fundraiser at the Sinanyan house.

November 8 = Keppel Rocks the Arts concert

Language Arts:
1. Get parent initials on your new reading contract plan, due 11/4
2. Finish your L. 6 compare and contrast paragraphs.
3. Be ready to turn in p. signatures on Red Ribbon week plans and R. Con. from 10/28.

Math:
Finish page 247: evens only 12-22
248: 23, 26-28
249: 1-3, 12-15
250: 17-19, 21

History:
Do questions 1-4 on page 161. DO NOT COPY directly from the text. Put your answers in your own words.

Other:
1. Movie Night = next Saturday night. Wahoooo, this should be a fantastic event! .... you wouldn't want to be "Home Alone" while everyone else is enjoying fifth grade fun!
2.  Keppel Rocks the Arts = Nov. 8, Gates open at 5pm
3. Thursday is Halloween.  Students may wear orange or black t-shirts or Halloween themed t-shirts, Costumes are not allowed.

Language Arts:
1. Get R. Con signed for 10/28
2. We took a vocabulary test today.
3. It is red ribbon week. Students also discussed refusal skills for drugs/alcohol. Additionally, they wrote down things they can do if they're feeling stressed, sad, or angry that are healthy alternatives. They were encouraged to discuss these with their family and get a parent signature.

Math:
Get parent signatures on math tests.
Correct all missed problems on the math test.
Get a parent signature on your math notes for area and perimeter.

Science:
Students took their chapter 8 test today.
MAKE SURE YOUR LESSON 1 & 2 QUIZZES ARE IN YOUR THURSDAY FOLDER AND ARE SIGNED BY AN ADULT BY MONDAY.

Other:
Wreath Sales:
Please help our 5th graders out and help sell a Christmas wreath or two to friends and family during our fundraiser.  These are excellent quality and are great holiday decorations.  They smell great too.  Why buy a wreath from a dingy Christmas tree lot when you can help our wonderful children have an excellent 5th grade year?  Thank you!!
If you need additional  or replacement order forms please email keppel5thgrade@gmail.com .

Rockin' for the Arts =Nov. 8th!! Yay!!

**SCIENCE CAMP**
We need to know if your child is going to science camp.  Please return the paper by November 5th.

**MOVIE NIGHT**
This event is on Saturday, November 2nd.

Language Arts:
1. Finish your lesson 4 worksheet of Tom's most admirable trait.
2. Study vocabulary words and spelling for them.
3. Finish columns 2 & 3 from Spelling worksheet.

Math:
p 241: ODDS only 7-25.
242: 26-32, NO number 30
242: ODDS only 5-15
243: 17-20; and number 21

Science:
Chapter 8 test = tomorrow.
All students should have their science book, 2 quizzes, 4 worksheets, and 1 chapter review to STUDY

Other:
November 8 = Keppel Rocks. Sorry, I had the wrong date before!  Doors open at 5pm, Bands begin at 5:30. Come see our very own Keppel Rockers perform!

Fifth grade news:
Wreaths are currently on sale. Order one now!!

Camp forms are being accepted. :) We need a yes or no from every family so that we can make sure that we have enough students going to guarantee our camp experience at Camp Pali. If you're nervous about this, please email me. I'm happy to set up a meeting in order to discuss your concerns and questions.

Language Arts:
1. Vocab test from last Friday rewrite missed words and definitions 10 times each. Get a parent signature on the test.
2. Finish lesson 5

Math:
None, we took the second part of the math test today.

Science:
We reviewed the Salts lesson, chapter 8-lesson 3.
Chapter 8 test = Thursday

Other:
Keppel rocks = Nov. 1st, hope to see you there!!!!
Tomorrow is Red Ribbon dress up day with CRAZY SOCKS-sock it to drugs.

Language Arts:
1. Get you R. Con. (due date 10/28) filled out with pages which total at LEAST 200 pages initialed by a parent/guardian on the side.
2. Get a parent signature on Tom Sawyer summary (many of you already did, thank you)
3. Get a parent signature on the Narrative writing draft

Math;
1. Get a parent signature on your multiplication test: George, Matilda, Arame, Madilyn, Jonathan, Lauren, Sebastien, Rocco, Alvin, Scarlette, Ella G., Ella A. Isis, Vahag, Ike

2. Study for performance assessment test tomorrow; study the red pages at the end of unit 4.

Science:
Do the salts worksheet sent home today. We will go over answers for this and the other lesson 3 worksheet tomorrow.

Other:
This is Red Ribbon Week:
Tomorrow is super hero day
Wednesday = Crazy socks day
Thursday = wear red day

NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY FOR STUDENTS: teachers have a training day.

Language Arts:
1. Reading Contract due 10/21-GET AN ADULT SIGNATURE
2. Get a parent signature on Tom Sawyer summary

Math:
Study topic 4 red pages and review any concepts that are difficult for you.
Tests on Topic 4 = Monday

Science:
Read chapter 8, lesson 3 and COMPLETE the worksheet that accompanies it.
Quizzes on lessons 1 & 2 on Monday.

History:
No homework.
We will finish up presentations on Monday.

Other:
No school on next Friday, October 26-this is a teacher training day.

Keppel Rocks = Nov. 1st.  Wahooooooooooo ! Rock on!!!!!!

October 17, 2019
Language Arts:
1. Do L. 7 to prepare for narrative writing in class
2. Study your vocabulary words...remember "Keppel Elementary" is different...(hint, hint)
Words:
threw, through
waist, waste
they're, their, there
heard, herd
Mark Keppel
swimming, forget
except, campers
discussed, capture
distance, summit

Math:
Do the following problems on the red pages to prepare for the tests on Monday:
page 231: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
page 232: 7, 8, 10, 11
page 233: 13, 16

Science:
We finished chapter 8, lesson 2. Quizzes on Monday on lessons 1 & 2
Chapter 8 test = Thursday. Study!

Other:
1. Behavior Cards and Thursday folders with History Tests need to be signed by tomorrow.

2. Meal Applications PLEASE!!:
Keppel Parents - We really need your help. This is the second time I, Ms. Tonoli,  am reaching out to you. Your child is one of our students who has qualified for free and reduced meals in the past and has not yet reapplied for this school year. Applications must be submitted each school year, one per family. The deadline has past but we have been given an extension for a few more days. Applying for this not only helps your family, but it also helps our school. You can access the application portal online www.mealapp.gusd.net. If you need help, please call the school or Nutrition Services at the district and someone will help you. The Keppel phone number is 818.244.2113. Nutrition services 818.552.2677. PLEASE TAKE SOME TIME TODAY TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION. Thank you!

3. FYI... Awesome book sale for those who are interested. Thank you, Sophia Engstrom's family!

Language Arts:
Complete lesson Accurately Quote worksheet (lesson 6 in the upper left corner)

Math:
Complete pages

209-210 All

211: 5-10

212: 12-19, no number 16-17

Math Test = Next Monday

Science:
Chapter 7, lesson 2 was started today.
Chapter 7 test = next Thursday

History:
Presentations will continue to be done tomorrow.

Other:
Wreath sales are beginning.
Movie Night is on November 2. This fundraiser is supporting our kids' fifth grade activities.

Language Arts:
1. P. Signature TDQ (2 question quiz from Monday)
2. P. Signature on Tom's Character essay (3 paragraphs) graded with check plus, check, or check minus system.
3. Finish L. 3 chart
4. Use L. 3 chart to write summary on lined L. 3 paper
5. study vocabulary for test on Friday.

Math:
197: 12 & 18 only
198: All except #25
199: 4 & 9 only
200: ALL

Math test = Monday, study previous lessons especially the shading graphs from yesterday

History:
We are doing our oral presentations. Students should only share the highlights of their project/story.
Other:
From Principal Tonoli's all call:

Friday is a College Spirit Day. 5th grade Committee will be selling fun socks after all dismissals on Friday in preparation for our Silly Sock day during RRW. Socks will be $3 a pair or 2 pairs for $5.

We appreciate everyone's support on our Kids Are First fundraiser. If you forgot to send in your envelopes, please do so tomorrow.

PTA Reflections Deadline is Tuesday, October 15th.

Did you know that in addition to your child’s art classes, MKS also helps fund Intervention Teachers? Both of these important programs benefit ALL students at Keppel so if you haven’t donated to our Family Fund Drive yet, make sure to get those green envelopes turned in! You can also pay online through PayPal, with payment plans available for those families who wish to spread their donations out over time. Head to www.makekeppelspecial.com for more details.

Make sure to mark November 8th on your calendars for our Keppel Rocks the Arts concert. It will a great show full of fun performances by our very own Keppel students, who are hard at work practicing every week with our KRA partner, The Music Junction.

Language arts:
1. Spelling Columns 1 & 2
2. R. Con. which is due 10/21
3. Get your spelling tests signed by an adult. Write missed words and definitions ten times
4. Preread"Camp-Life" & annotate
5. additional spellcabulary words for this week are;
heard, herd
through, threw
waste, waist
their, they're, there
Keppel Elementary

Math:
Complete page 193, all    Do the models and then just do the rest of them with the regular multiplication method.
P. 194 only number 16
Topic 4 test - NEXT MONDAY!

Science:
We will go over questions 1-3 from the Mystery science tomorrow

History:
Presentations are tomorrow.

Other:
Camp forms are being accepted now.

Language Arts:
Due Monday:
R. Con, 10/14
Reread "Becky Returns" and "Games in the Woods"-quick RACE type quiz on Monday.

Math:
185- Evens only for problems 4-20
l86- 21, 23, 26 & 27
187-1,5,6
188- 15, 16, 18, 21-23

Get your multiplication test signed by an adult

History:
All parts of history projects are due on Monday
History test on Chapter 3 on Monday. Study the chapter review answers given to you today and your notes and the book.

Other:
Fifth grade committee is accepting all statements of intention to attend camp now. ;)

Language Arts:
Revise (using ARMS) and Edit (using Cups) your L. 6. essay from yesterday

Finish you Venn Diagram (L. 14)

Study vocabulary for tomorrow.

Math:
p 181 numbers 3-10
Cannon homeroom, sign into your google accounts and check out the math possibilities on the Pearson app from the "waffle"

Steps for Multiplying with Decimals
1. Ignore the decimal and multiply
2. Starting at the right for each factor, count how many total decimal spaces.
3. Starting at the right in the product, count the same number of spaces as you did for step 2 to place the decimal.
4. Check your answer with estimation.

Science:
We did part two of our experiment today with ketchup and mustard...

History:
Chapter 3 test = Monday; be studying
History Projects are due on Monday.

Other:
Tonight is the McTeacher's Night at the McDonald's on Central. I'll McSee you McThere at 5pm.

Language Arts:
Due by tomorrow a short essay about Tom's character. Use the lesson 6 worksheet and quotes to help you write. Also, don't forget to RACE...especially the "E" today.
Don't forget to be studying your vocabulary for Friday's test.

Math:
179- 6 & 7
180- 24 & 26
181- 1 & 2
182- 11-13

Remember to do the work on the models AND give the final answer for all problems. Use the book to help you.


Science:
We will work on results #1-3 tomorrow

History:
Chapter 3 test = next Monday
History Projects are due next Monday.

Other:
Tomorrow night is the McTeacher's night at the Central Avenue McDonald's in Glendale. McSee you there:)

PTA is accepting all orders for their fundraiser now through the 11th of October.

Language Arts:
1. Commas p. 22
2. Columns 1 &2 today, columns 4 & 5 from yesterday
3. Vocab paper (Lesson 5) throng & laden
4. Reading log
5. "R" Cursive from yesterday

Math:
NONE-we did All of the problems together in math for pages 175 and numbers 19 and 20 on page 176

Science:
Do the questions 1-3 on the Results page

History:
Page 138, # 1-4 should have been done in class
History test chapter 3 = next Monday

History Project = due next Monday. You should be almost done most parts of the project by now.

Other:
Thursday = Mc Teacher's night at the Central Blvd. McDonald's...see you there! 5-8pm
Wear your Keppel gear for tomorrow's visit from Dr. Eckchian, our superintendent.

Language Arts:

Sign-a-pa-looza:
Get Parent signatures on 5 items:
1. Reading test
2. Opinion Essay
3. Compare/Contrast Writing
4. Reading Test Writing on working conditions for children
5. New R. Con. due 10/14

Due by tomorrow:
1. R. Con. 10/14
2. Letter "R" Cursive
3. Columns 4 & 5 on the new spelling paper. (more "r" controlled words this week)

Math:

Finish page 169 - ALL and p. 170 only number 22 & 23

History:

Finish questions 2,3, and 4 on page 133 by tomorrow

History Projects are due next Monday! (All parts are due)

Other:

 Tomorrow is orchestra and library: bring your materials. :)

Thursday is McTeacher's night at the McDonalds on Central Avenue...see you there!

From our fabulous fifth grade committee:

Hello 5th Grade Parents, 

We hope all is well.

We know not everyone was able to make it to the Camp Meeting. However, it's not too late to ask any questions you may have.

To the parents who were able to attend, we hope Ali from Pali was able to answer all your questions.  

The 5th Graders also had a great meeting with Ali from Pali and they definitely had many questions...they're all so excited!  We are optimistic that all the 5th Graders can be a part of this amazing experience.

The link below is an informative video that was presented during the meeting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex0BQ5gugbQ

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Tiza Atanque-Manoukian & Tasha Jenkins

5th Grade Camp Co-Chairs

Attachments area

Preview YouTube video Pali Institute Parent Video (Spanish Captions)

Pali Institute Parent Video (Spanish Captions)

Language Arts:
1. Get your R. Con 10/7 signed by an adult
2. Bring in your Reading Logs-the list of completed books.

Math:
Get your 2 math tests signed by an adult (Topic 3 tests)
Get your multiplication of decimals notes signed by an adult

History:
Your stories for your history project should be finished by now. You should begin working on your visual displays.

Language arts:
1. Study vocabulary words (ar/ur/or) 
Update: I noticed MANY students left their word lists at school. Here are the words: cultures, determination, earned, liberty, turned, thirty, person, first


Math:
None. The students had their topic 3 tests today.

Science:
Extra credit due by tomorrow. No late assignments will be accepted. Just turn them into the purple tray.

History:
All explorers from chapter 5 should have notes completed by tomorrow. The last explorer due is La Salle.

Other:
Camp meeting tonight in the cafeteria 6:30 pm! Come and ask your questions.

LANGUAGE ARTS:

1. Write your THREE PARAGRAPH OPINION ESSAY. This is L. 7 worksheet. Use the worksheet to write the essay. Remember paragraph one features a reason that your opinion is correct WITH textual evidence, paragraph two is another reason why your opinion is correct with citation, paragraph three is refutes the OTHER side's opinion and ONE of their reasons with citation.

2. study vocab for test on Friday

3 Reread Johnson's "Voting Rights Act Address" paragraphs 1-5 to prepare for an assignment tomorrow.

4. Reread the Marshall text to prepare for tomorrow.

5. Get a PARENT SIGNATURE ON THE DRED SCOTT TEST/WRITING



MATH:
1. Get homework from yesterday that I graded (p. 141) signed by an adult. If your child doesn't have this paper it is because he/she did not turn in his/her homework.

2. Study for math test tomorrow.

Other:
Camp meeting tomorrow night at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. All parents need to attend. 

Language Arts:
1. Verb Tense Worksheet
2. Photo/Caption Worksheet L. 6
3. Annotate Thurgood Marshall Text paragraphs 7-12
4. Grammar/Spelling do the middle columns on both sides
5. Get a p. signature on vocabulary test, do your ten times each.
Tests on Friday for Thurgood Marshall text and vocabulary words

Math:
145: 4-5, no bar diagrams required
146: 6-7, 9-11
147: ALL no bar diagrams required
148: 8, 10-12

Topic 3 test = Thursday

Science:
Extra credit given today on Elements. It is due NO LATER than Friday. No late assignments will be accepted.

History:
The Ancient Barter project was given out today. Click here for a link to the directions. Please have an adult sign the BOTTOM portion and return by tomorrow.

Other:
Camp meeting = Thursday, 6:30pm in the cafeteria. Come one, come all, be informed, get questions answered. :)

Thank you to the families who have joined the PTA! The Fall Fundraiser is underway..send in those coupons when you sell items. ;)

Language Arts:
1. Complete new R. Con. due 10/7
2. Annotate Paragraphs 1-6 for the Thurgood Marshall Speech
3. Complete the Lesson 3 worksheet on annotation

Math:
139: 3-10
140: 23-25, 27
141: 9-10
142: 12 & 17

Topic 3 test = Thursday, STUDY

Science:
We'll complete our worksheet on turning steel into copper tomorrow.

History:
We'll continue taking our notes on the ancient explorers tomorrow.

Other:
This Thursday at 6:30pm join us for questions and answers about camp!!

Keep selling those PTA fundraiser items... and it's not too late to join the PTA!!!

Wednesday is Walktober...Walk to School Day...get those legs movin'!

More than a Meal Application

Every family should take 5 minutes online to complete the "More than a Meal" application. Even if you bring your own lunch or don't think you might qualify, when every family completes the applications, Mark Keppel wins.

More than a Meal applications are used to qualify students for lunch programs AND qualify Mark Keppel for additional Federal, State and Local resources even if kids don't qualify for a lunch program. 

Give yourself 5 minutes.

Go to: https://mealapp.gusd.net/ enter some basic information, and submit. 

Thank you for helping Mark Keppel Elementary School.

Language Arts:
Get your R. Con. due on 9/30 signed by a parent.

Mathematics:
133: 4,6,8,10,16,18
134: 19, 25
135: 2-5
136: 13, 14

DON'T FORGET TO ANNEX YOUR ZEROES!!!!!

Other:
Our PTA fundraiser packets went home today. Remember, to sell ONLY to people you know for safety's sake. ;)

Camp Meeting = Thursday, Oct. 3 @ 6:30pm in the cafeteria.

Language Arts:
1. Do Sentence Fragments and Run-ons worksheet
2. Reread "Creating the Constitution" and "The Dred Scott Decision" to be ready for tomorrow's tests.
3. Study your vocabulary for tomorrow's test: freedom, devoted, nation, contained, reason, replied, future, rights. Remember, you need to know the spelling and the definition.

Math:
Complete:
p. 127: 19-22
p. 128: 23, 27
p. 129: 7-10
p. 130: 13, 14, 15

YOU MUST SHOW ALL WORK FOR MATH PROBLEMS-KEEP YOUR SCRATCH PAPER AND NUMBER YOUR PROBLEMS ON IT.

Science:
Today we did an experiment with taking the oxidation off of a penny. We will continue working on this tomorrow.

History:
We read about ancient explorers.

Other:
Camp meeting = Thursday, October 3 at 6:30pm in the cafeteria. Please come to ask camp questions.

Please sign and return the science test and the Thursday folder tonight and sign the Behavior Card.

Language Arts:
1. Finish your Context Clues worksheet.
2. Write a QUICK summary (4-6 sentences) of "The Dred Scott Decision"
    -Remember the Hewitt tool  Somebody  Wanted But So to help you write a summary.

Math:
We began the multiplication unit today with the standard algorithm.  Please sign your child's notes after they read them to you.

History:
We finished Chapter 3 in the Lil Mamoo.

Other:
Student Council elections are for classroom reps only and will be on Friday. Students may make one poster and prepare a one minute speech as to why she or he would make an excellent representative for our class.

Language Arts:
 Message to Mrs. Cannon's language arts students: Today we had a class discussion about the large number of 1s and 2s on the recently graded material.  Many students are struggling with the new rigor of this language arts program. 2s are not unusual for this time of year. Please do not punish your children for getting a 2 on an assignment. Please DO encourage them to listen carefully and get their work done during the week.  I urged students to pay attention to my instruction, directions, and the directions written on the top of the assignments. The lessons definitely build throughout the week and culminate in assessments that challenge them to think deeply about the reading material.

Assignments:
1. Finish annotating main ideas with stars in the margin and underlining/highlighting key details for the "Dred Scott" passage paragraphs 11-20.

2. Write missed vocabulary words 10 times with their definitions. If you only misspelled the word, you may write only the word 10 times.

3. Get FIVE different parent signatures:
    a. Text Dependent Questions for SR1
    b. Text Dependent Questions for SR2
    c. Constitution Essay
    d. Comparison/Contrast Writing (L. 14)
    e. Reading and Vocabulary tests (one piece of paper)

Math:
We are working on multiplication estimation today.
p. 121: 7-17 odds
p. 122: 18, 19, 24, 25
p. 123: 2, 3, 15
p. 124: 18, 20, 21

Get TWO math tests signed from topic 2. 

Other:
Camp meeting = October 3 in the cafeteria



From Mrs. Neel:

Keppel ELITE Competition and ELITE Prep Dance Teams

Placement Auditions

Wednesday – October 2, 2019

2:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Placement audition and practices to be held in the Keppel Dance Room

ELITE first practices - Monday – October 7, 2019 & Friday – October 11, 2019

All Monday Practices – 2:30 PM until 5:00 PM

All Friday Practices – 2:30 PM until 4:30 PM

ELITE Prep first practice – Wednesday – October 9, 2019

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

You will be placed in the appropriate group based on the knowledge of the routines and how well they are executed. Smiles, energy, sharpness are used as our judging criteria.  Dance/drill requirements include the ability to perform splits, single turns, Russians (toe touches) and high kicks. We are looking for team members that are willing to put in the time to learn and perfect these skills.  Team dynamics play an important role in judging.  Please note the grade level requirement for each team.

ELITE Team         ELITE Prep

(Grades 4, 5)        (Grades 3, 4, 5)

Applications available at the front of the office on the counter

Language arts:
1. Star the main idea in the margin and underline the key details in each paragraph that supports that main idea for the Dred Scott article. You only have to do paragraphs 1-10 (1-5) should have been done at school.
2. Bring the Reading Contract from last week signed by an adult at home and a Reading Contract from this week with adult initials on the side.


Math:
We did topic 3, lesson 1:
p115: ALL!!
p116: 25, 27, 30, 31
p117: 2,4,6,8,10, 16
p118: 19, 21,25

History:
Students read chapter 3 of History Alive book on Native Americans in North America.


Other:
October 3 at 6:30pm = Fifth grade camp meeting!!

Tomorrow is instrumental music and library day. Please bring the items that you need for tomorrow.

Language Arts:
1. Finish Lesson 10
2. Finish Lesson 13
3. Finish cursive "Mm"
4. Many students need to follow the directions for their essays which were assigned yesterday. They need to write 3 distinct paragraphs following the organization from L.6.

Math:
Complete the performance assessment and study for the Topic 2 test.

Science:
Students took the chapter 7 test today.

Other;
Camp meeting for parents is October 3rd!!! Come to the cafeteria at 6:30pm. We are so excited to share about this exciting educational opportunity for your children.

Need a TB test?  ..Here's a link for the free clinic from GUSD. 

Language arts:
1. Complete Lesson (L) 6 and write your three paragraph essay.


Math:
p. 91: 3,6,9,12,15,17,21,23
p. 92: 25,26,30,31
p. 93: 1-6, 8, 11
p. 94: 14, 15, 19, 20

Get both Topic 1 tests signed by tomorrow except for the student who just took the test today.

Science:
Chapter 7 test = tomorrow study your quizzes, the chapter review and your old worksheets.j

Language Arts:
Students were working on identifying sequence key words and events as well as identifying short vowel words in class.

Spellcabulary on Friday will be on these words: amendment, citizen, public, benefited, impressive, activists, insults, topics

Math:
Get page 81/82 signed by a parent. Study for test on Friday on adding and subtracting decimals. There were no pages assigned today because pictures were taken during math time. Students SHOULD be studying a little bit each night all of the concepts that we have studied.

Science:
Students took the chapter 7, lesson 5 quiz today. It was sent home with them.  Lesson 1/2 (one sheet of paper, lesson 3, lesson 4, and lesson 5 quizzes should be used to study. ALL quizzes must be returned on Friday in their Thursday folders.

Chapter 7 test = Thursday

Other:
October 3 = important camp meeting for parents at school-6pm. Please come for details or to ask questions- a representative from the camp will be here. Yay!!!!

Language Arts:
We began the REAL program today. Students evaluated fragments vs. run-on sentences, wrote spelling/vocabulary words/, and found main ideas and details in reading.

Due tomorrow: Reading contract due 9/23

Math:
p. 85 # 3, 7, 29
p. 86 #27, 29
p87 5-7
p88 8-12, 14

Test on Topic 2 = Friday, adding and subtracting decimals

Science:
Quiz on lesson 5 = tomorrow
Chapter 7 test = Thursdsay

Other:
Picture day = tomorrow!! Have students bring order forms tomorrow.

Language arts:
Get parent signature on the bottom of your Reading contract (R. Con.) due 9/16

Math:
Finish page 79-evens
p. 80 = 13 & 18
p. 81 = 1, 3, 9, 11
p. 82 12 &13

Science:
Students were given a worksheet which they may, but don't have to finish by Monday for science chapter 7, lesson 5. We read and discussed the lesson in class. There will be a quiz on lesson 5 on Monday after our discussion of the worksheet.

Science Test on chapter 7 = Thursday,

Other:
Camp meeting on October 3, please come. :)

Language arts:
Get your two thin and your two thick questions about TODAY's reading done by tomorrow.
Finish letters I & J cursive.

Math:
Explain what the word subtract means to your parents

Science:
Get parent signature on Lesson 1 quiz and return in the Thursday Folder

Other:
Get behavior card signed tonight.

Picture day = Tuesday, 9/17

CPK dine out is TONIGHT!  See you there!!! :)MC

Language Arts:
Get your RtR which was Text to Text writing signed by an adult.
There is a Writing grade and a Language grade. The writing was graded on the depth of detail and organization of ideas. The language was graded on spelling (of common 4th grade words), capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, and vocabulary usage.

Math:
No homework. The students took their Topic One test today.

Science:
We went over answers for the chapter 7, lesson 3 worksheet. We read and completed the chapter 7, lesson 4 worksheet. There will be quizzes tomorrow on lessons 3 & 4.

Other:
Tomorrow night is our fabulous Pizza with a Purpose night at CPK...hope to see you there. YUM!!!

Fifth Grade Camp meeting = October 3rd. This will be an informative and important meeting for ALL fifth grade parents. Please put it on your calendar and make plans to make sure you can attend.

Language Arts:
Read!

Math:
Study for topic 1 test tomorrow...remember the red pages are JUST LIKE the test!!!!

Science:
Complete worksheet page 153 after reading the rest of chapter 7, lesson 3.

Chapter 7 test = next Thursday, 9/19 (NOT this week)

Other:
CPK FUNdraiser = THIS THURSDAY, COME JOIN THE FUN!!!

BRING IN WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOU FOR MRS. ZIERHUT ART PROJECT.

TOMORROW IS Patrio Day; feel free to wear red, white, and blue to honor our country and those that lost their lives on 9/11/01.

Language Arts:
Finish C/D cursive.
Get new R. Con (due 9/16) initialed by adult at home.

Math:
Get parent signature on p. 33/34
Finish 38: #26,
39 Evens
40 #15, 20

TOPIC 1 TEST = Wednesday, study!!!

Science:
Quizzes will be graded and in Thursday folders.

Other:
Finish your Gold Creek Camp thank you letters by tomorrow.

Pizza with a Purpose: Come to California Pizza Kitchen on this Thursday. Bring the flyer from last Thursday Folder and our fifth graders benefit. This fundraiser donates 20% of proceeds that night to our fifth grade activities/t-shirts/promotion pictures etc.

Language Arts:
1. Finish any RtR on Carbon that is incomplete.
2. Complete cursive worksheet.
3. Get R. Con. which is due on 9/9 signed by an adult at home.

Math:
Get your notes on comparing decimals signed by a parent after you explain them.
Test on Topic 1 = Wednesday, Sep. 11. Be studying!!!

Science:
We read and discussed Chapter 7. Lessons 1 & 2. Quiz = Monday afternoon.

Other:
1. Field trip: They will be serving hot dogs and hamburgers. If your child cannot eat those foods please, send them with an appropriate lunch for their diet.  The students will need a water bottle with their names on it, hat, and sunscreen applied before school.

2. Master Class News:
Applications for both the Master Class Performance Group AND the Master Class Art Department are now available to ALL 4th and 5th graders.

They are located on the desk at the front office.  All applications are due on September 12th. They should be returned to the office staff before that date.  If they are late in returning the applications, they WILL NOT be accepted.  There are no late adds to the program.

Please make sure that they pick up the correct application as there are two sets on the counter....one for ACTING and the other for ART DEPARTMENT.

Thanks in advance.  

3. Nasa will send your name
Send your names to Mars.

Language Arts:
READ!!!
Bring in reading contract.

Math:
Finish 45-46
Get parent signature on pages 21/22

Other:
Field trip Friday. Bring water bottle with your name printed on it, sunscreen, and a hat.

LA:
Students did their Amerigo Vespucci paragraph writing in class today.
Make sure new reading contracts (due on 9/9) have parent initials indicating that the students have made a good plan for the week. This contract will be signed by the parent and collected by me next Monday.

Math:
Finish page 31- 9 & 10
p. 32- 12, 13, 17, 18 ( we already did number 12 together in class)
p. 33 ODDS only (1,3, 5 etc.)
p. 34 13, 15, 16, 19

Science:
Read Chapter 7, Lesson 2 (pages 354-359)
Write down at least TWO questions you have about the reading. If you have no questions, pretend you are the teacher and write down two questions you think a teacher might ask about the reading.

Other:
Field trip = Friday. There will be NO swimming or swimsuit necessary activities.

Language Arts:
1. Complete list of Persuasive Essay topics (at least 10) and up to 20
2. Write the persuasive paragraph on the topic of your choosing. Remember:
1st sentence supports your opinion. 2nd sentence is another reason that supports your opinion. 3rd sentence refutes the opposing view of your opinion (gives a reason from the opposite view point and you tell why that is NOT a valid reason.)

3. Get reading contract signed on the bottom.
4. READ! :)

Math:
Finish page 27 only

Other:
No school on Monday; it's Labor Day.
See y'all on Tuesday.

LA:
1. We described persuasive writing today in our RtR.

2. Many, many, MANY students did not follow directions given in class about how to fill out the reading contract/plan. Please have parent initials on the SIDE only to indicate that the parent agrees to the plan.  It only gets signed on Sundays to agree that the plan actually happened.

3. Read!!

Math:
Complete pages 19 & 21 ALL

complete page 20 #31, 34, 35
complete page 22 #21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30

Other:
See you at the back to school night presentation in the cafeteria at 6:45pm.

Please sign the behavior cards and return them tomorrow.

Please join our fabulous Keppel PTA with a small $10 donation. (Blue envelope)

Please support our amazing arts teachers by donating to the MKS organization (green envelope)

Language Arts:
Finish your R.t.R.: Who or what is your text about?

Fill out your reading contract and get parent initials only on the sides. This contract is a reading plan for the week.

Math:
Get your math homework that I graded pages 9/10 signed by a guardian.

Explain your decimal notes and get them signed by a guardian. Also, explain about using the "decimal fist" or "decimal hand gestures for place value.

Other:
Tomorrow is NOT a banking day. School begins at 8am.

Tomorrow is a minimum day. 5th grade dismisses at 12:30pm. Please make sure your child eats breakfast and brings a snack tomorrow because dismissal is way after lunch time.

Tomorrow night, 6:45pm, is back to school night in the cafeteria for Cannon, Hewitt, and Pimenta students. This event is NOT for students. We want to speak with the adults. Parents may not bring children and definitely children are NOT permitted to be running around or playing on the playground during this event because there is NO supervision being provided for them.

ELA:
Read for 45 minutes an independent reading book.

Math:
Finish pages 13 & 15 in your math journal.

OTHER:
Some students took orchestra forms today. Remember that it is your child's responsibility to make up ANY missed classwork and instructio. I cannot reteach things missed during orchestra. If this is unacceptable to your family, then please wait to join orchestra until sixth grade at the middle school when the students will have a dedicated period of time to learning their instrument. 

Please return the orchestra form ASAP, Mr. B has a first come, first served policy with instrument distribution.

Thursday is a MINIMUM DAY (12:27PM DISMISSAL)  because it is Back to School Night. Please come to the cafeteria at 6:45pm for important information. Back to School Night is an ADULTS ONLY NIGHT. Please arrange kid/baby sitting for the evening, if you plan on attending. Students are not welcome that night.

Language Arts:
1. Write your  Response to Reading in your Language Arts Notebook.
2. Make sure to bring an independent reading book to class tomorrow.

Things to bring to language arts:
1. independent reading book
2. language arts notebook
3. behavior card
4. planner
5. pen
6. Common Core Writing Handbok

Math:
Finish:
page 7 all;
p8: 17, 19, 23, 24
p9: 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 12
p10: 18, 22, 23

Other:
Please complete:
1.  the field trip slip
2.  Student, Parent, Teacher compact by tomorrow.

Homeroom Students:
Finish your "Math About Me" worksheet.
Finish your "Student Questionnaire" worksheet by Monday.


Other:
PE starts on Monday. You may bring a towel or yoga mat.

Thursday is NOT a banking day. School begins at 8:00 am. 

Thursday is a minimum day. School Dismisses at 12:30.

Thursday is BACK to School night. We will meet in the cafeteria 6:45 pm.  There is a fifth grade committee meeting in the cafeteria immediately following our classes' Back to School Night presentation

Language Arts:
If you didn't finish your story (Roll the Dice with Sensory details), then complete it.
Bring an independent reading book to language arts.

Thursday Folders:
Make sure both blue forms are complete-front and back with parent initials & signature on the front.

Please complete the library form.

Parents/Guardians, please complete the Get to Know Your Child form for me.

Please send your child with water and a sweater(I keep the air conditioning blasting in here).

First Day of School

Welcome to fifth grade! I am so pleased to meet this new group of stellar students. It was a loooooooong day for them. Please feed them and get them into bed early tonight.

Quick reminders:
1. Planner should be signed tonight indicating that you saw the blog contact information flier.
2. Check out the blog.
3. Fill out ALL highlighted parts of the blue forms. I need TWO BLUE forms filled out- one is for the office and one is for our classroom.
4. Please return Thursday Folder and blue forms on Friday.

SCHOOL STARTS AT 9AM TOMORROW!!! IT'S OUR FIRST BANKING DAY.

Next week: Back to School Night in the cafeteria on Thursday, Aug. 29th.

Have a wonderfully fun and safe summer!  Good luck in sixth grade!!

Here's a link to free museum days around southern California.  Click on the chart on the site to download a list of where and when info.

Thank you for a truly fabulous fifth grade year!  #RICEisLIFE . #smartiesforsmarties #cactigirlsrfun #kiwikidsrcool #love2019kiddos

Hi there,
   Tomorrow is the last day of school and a minimum day. Dismissal is at 12:30. Please send students with a backpack so that they can take home any remaining items from school.

Thank you to the 3 students who brought money for the last day party.  Please donate $3.00 to Mrs. Lessa as she is coordinating the popcorn and pretzel party. 

Happy Summer break.

Thanks to Mrs. Faieta, we are lucky enough to have photos and videos from fifth grade promotion Hey all, here's the link to the fifth grade promotion video and pics!!!!!  PLEASE note the disclaimer that the photos of other children MAY NOT be posted on social media. WE have MANY students' parents who have said that that they do not want their child's photos released. Please respect their wishes.

1. Get your Chapter 12 history test signed by an adult.

2. Study for states test which is on the LAST DAY of SCHOOL. :)

3. Please bring $3 for Mrs. Lessa, she's buying popcorn and juice boxes for the last day of school party. :) You can contact her at Lessa_family@att.net

Play Day is Monday.... we will be outside on the playground for MANY hours. Bring a hat; sunscreen, and a full water bottle. 

Tuesday, June 11 is the final day of school. School dismisses at 12:30pm. 

History test tomorrow on Chapter 12! Study!

Other;
 We want to do a movie party for the last day of school. We are thinking of doing popcorn and juice boxes. Please send in $3 with your child to give to Mrs. Lessa. Please contact Mrs. Lessa  via email  at Lessa_family@att.net if you have any other DRY snack ideas that you want to contribute and organize for the party.

Tomorrow is a REGULAR school day. Please get here at 8am. Promotion is tomorrow at 1pm at Hoover High School Auditorium. Students will be dismissed to their families directly after promotion tomorrow afternoon.

The last day of school is Tuesday, June 11. This is a minimum day dismissal at 12:30pm.

Colonial Day Field Trip

1. Come to school  ON TIME.2. Come to school tomorrow tomorrow IN YOUR COSTUME ALREADY. 3. Come to school with SUNSCREEN ALREADY ON.4. BRING A LUNCH IN A DISPOSABLE CONTAINER WITH YOUR NAME WRITTEN ON IT.5. Plan on picking up students at 2:45pm.  The principal will be sending an all call update tomorrow afternoon with a more information about actual ETA. If we're running later than 2:45, she'll put that in the all call. 

Language Arts:
Tomorrow I will collect the "Top of the World" story test and vocab test from Friday-make sure there is an adult signature on both and that you have completed your 10x each for vocabulary.

Math:
Get an adult signature on Division of Fractions quiz and Order of Operations Quiz.

Other:
Wednesday is Colonial Day-come to school in your costume. Be here on TIME, the buses will leave promptly-with or without you.

Friday at 1pm in the Hoover Auditorium is Fifth Grade Promotion. Come to school in what you will wear to promotion. You will be dismissed directly after promotion.

The last day of school is Tuesday, June 11. It is a minimum day: 12:30pm dismissal.

Language Arts:
1. We took our last story and vocabulary tests today
2. Monday will be our last day of switching classes. :) or :(  I guess this depends on how you feel about language arts. ;)

Math:
1. We went over finding the area of parallelograms today in the stepping up to sixth grade portion of the math book.
2. NO HOMEWORK
3. Monday will be our last day of switching classes. :)

History:
1. Students reviewed their answers for Chapter 11, lesson two questions today. Yesterday the students finished the chapter and did the review for the chapter test.

2. There is a history test on Chapter 11 on Monday.

Other:

1. Colonial Day is next Wednesday; come in costume to school

2. Promotion is next Friday, June 7th at 1pm Hoover.

3. The last day of school Tuesday, June 11. Minimum day dismissal at 12:30pm.