Thursday, January 31, 2019

Language Arts:
Finish 4 paragraphs in google doc
Memorize GA

Math:
Finish plotting worksheet: Queen's Fortress & Noble Knights
Minute 13 Math

History:l
Groups that have not presented yet be ready for TOMORROW.

Other:
Finish Super Hero Notes
BRING DANCE SHOES


Wednesday, January 30, 2019

LA:
Memorize Gettysburg Address, due 1 week from tomorrow!
Finish your graphic organizer

Math:
Study your old notes, we'll continue the iREADY testing tomorrow.

Science:
NONE!

History:
Presentations continue tomorrow

Other:
Tonight is DINE OUT NIGHT AT THE HABIT ON GLENDALE AVENUE. TELL THEM THAT YOU ARE SUPPORTING KEPPEL FIFTH GRADE!

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Language Arts:
Get adult signature on notes about punctuating titles after you explain them.

Practice the Gettysburg Address!


Here are the links for memorizing the Gettysburg Address:

With lyrics and sung aloud version click here.

With lyrics and instrumental version click here. 


Math:

460: #22
461: 4-11
462: #12, 15, 16, 18, 20

Topic 7 corrections are due with signatures


Science
Chapter 1 test = tomorrow
Study








Monday, January 28, 2019

Language Arts:
Keep working on the Gettysburg Address
PB p. 137
R. Con. due 2/4


Math:
Complete the Modeling Multiplication with Fractions worksheet

Steps for tonight's worksheet:
1. Draw the same number of rectangles as the whole number
2. Use the denominator of other factor to divide the rectangles
3. Shade the same number of pieces in each fraction as the numerator.
4. Use the shaded pieces to compose (put together) the answer.

Test Corrections and signature on Topic 7 Test & Performance Assessment are due by next Monday,


History:
We are still working through our presentations.


Science:
Chapter 1 test = Wednesday

Other:
Tuesday:
 tThere is an MKS meeting at 8:10 am in the teachers lounge and it is an instrumental music day. There is Master Class after school. 

Wednesday is a school spirit day.

Wednesday is a 5th grade Dine Out Day at the Habit. Please stop by between 3:00 and 9:00 to support our 5th grade.  Make sure you tell them that you are there to support Mark Keppel.  

Wednesday evening there is a PTA Meeting at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.  All families are welcome.

Here's the Pali Institute link, in case you want to learn more about camp. 

Friday, January 25, 2019

Language Arts:
Keep working on memorizing the Gettysburg Address: Must be memorized by Wednesday, February 6.

Get R. Contract that is due by 1/28 signed by an adult

Math:
Finish: minute math, Plotting points sailboats & ONE other plotting points (either cat or dog or star or leaf)

Science:
Chapter 1, lessson 3 quiz = Monday. Study

History:
Other groups will present on Monday.

Other;
Please consider donating handwipes. WE have none. :)Mrs. Cannon

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Language Arts:
Start memorizing the Gettysburg Address. This will need to be memorized by Thursday, February 7th.  I suggest you chunk this-learn one sentence at a time. Maybe set it to a tune in your head to help memorize it.

Math:
Topic 7 test tomorrow. Study!!

History:
We are still doing presentations.

Science:
Chapter 1, lesson 3 quiz = Monday

Chapter 1 test = Wednesday

Other:
Bring dance shoes tomorrow.

Please consider donating wipes-we have NONE. We need them for dirty hands after recess. Thanks for considering this request. :)

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Language Arts:
Get new reading contract filled out with an adult

Math:
Get adult signatures on 2 math quizzes & on page 431
Complete:
433: ODDS
434: ALL
435- #6 only
436-ALL

Topic 7 test = This Friday

Science:
Students took chapter 1, lesson 1 & 2 quizzes today.
Chapter 1 test = next Wednesday, 1/30

History:
History presentations are due by tomorrow-make sure your presentation has been shared with me.

Other:
Wednesday, is a school spirit day - where students will be their "paw"sitively best selves. There is a 5th grade Committee Meeting from 6:30 - 7:30pm in the multilab.
Thursday, students can show their superhero selves by wearing superhero themed shirts, socks, etc.
Friday is a PBIS spirit day - it is Twin's Day. It is also Silly Hat day for YRW.

Hello 5th grade parents!

Pali Institute is hosting a parent webinar on Thursday, January 24th at 6pm.  This is a great opportunity to get more information about camp and get your questions answered by Pali directly.  We encourage all parents to log in - you can even submit specific questions beforehand to be answered during the web presentation. Even if you can't participate, there will be a video available after.  The Pali Institute website also has lots of great information. Here is the link:

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6215444668152/WN_hb1lxmSoRSenkq3q0SGk6w

We know both students and parents have lots of questions about camp!  In addition to the webinar, please feel free to reach out to 5th grade committee members or your teachers if you have any questions or concerns.  It is a wonderful opportunity, and we want all students to be able to participate!

The second donation of $100 is now due.  Please return checks (PAYABLE TO MKS) or cash to your teacher or to the front office.  If you have not yet signed up, it is not too late, but we do need to know by the end of January if you plan to attend.  

Finally, there is a 5th grade committee meeting  on Wednesday, 1/23 from 6:30-7:30pm (same day as the webinar).  There are still lots of opportunities to get involved, and all parents are welcome.  It will be held in the multi-lab, room 1134.  The side gate on Virginia will be open beginning at 6:20pm that evening.

Thanks!

--Your 5th grade committee
Anahit Dovlatian & Carla Nardoni, Co-Chairs
Lisa Lessa & Jenn Ferrari, Camp Co-Chairs
Annette Grigoryan
Michelle Vega
Iris Zuniga
May Ross

Friday, January 18, 2019

Language Arts:
Get adult signatures on RCC 227 & 231
Get Reading Contract signed by an adult

Math:
Complete 429 & 430
Finish your minute math #13-16

Science:
Lesson 1 & 2 quizzes on Tuesday

History:
Presentation due on Wednesday

Other:
1. No School on Monday in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Do an act of service for your community (city, neighborhood, or family!)

2. Next week is Yellow Ribbon Week:
Monday = Wear Yellow
Tuesday =  Keppel Spirit Wear
Thursday = Super Hero Day
Friday = Silly Hat Day


3. Here's a wonderful opportunity for information about camp from your fifth grade committee:

Hello 5th grade parents!

Hopefully most of you received the flier that went home yesterday regarding 5th grade camp.  

Pali Institute is hosting a parent webinar on Wednesday, January 24th at 6pm.  This is a great opportunity to get more information about camp and get your questions answered by Pali directly.  We encourage all parents to log in - you can even submit specific questions beforehand to be answered during the web presentation. Even if you can't participate, there will be a video available after.  The Pali Institute website also has lots of great information. Here is the link:

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6215444668152/WN_hb1lxmSoRSenkq3q0SGk6w

Thursday, January 17, 2019

LA:
Write one "Contrast" sentence for each vocabulary word.

Math:
421- 8-12 only
Study for quiz

Science:
Chapter 1, Lessons 1 & 2 quizzes = Tuesday

History:
Presentations are due next Wednesday

Other:
Bring dance shoes, get Thursday Folder and Behavior Cards signed by an adult.

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Language Arts:
1. Make sure notes from "Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street" pertain to the advice given to Eva by all the different characters.
2. Students have been taking the mid-year iREADY test.  Results will be sent home by the district as soon as the entire school finishes taking the test.
3. READ

Math:
409 # 14-16;
410 #19-23;
411 #7-12;
412 #13-18-

History:
1.Be sure you KNOW all of the information on your slides and that the master slides are shared with me.
2. Practice giving your slide presentation out loud
2.The presentation is due NEXT Wednesday, 1/23/19

Science:
Students read chapter 1, lesson 1 of the science textbook today.
Quizzes on lesson 1 & 2 = Friday

Other:
Dance shoes for Friday,
Rain will persist, please dress accordingly.

Monday, January 14, 2019

Language Arts:
Get new R. Contract signatures for 1/22 (there is no school next Monday)
Finish back page of scholastic

Math:
397 Only do the evens from 12-22
398 -ALL
400: 13-15; 18-20

History:
Work on your presentations. They are due on Wednesday, January 23. Not this Wednesday, but next Wednesday.


Other:


Robotics is coming! Please click on this link to  print and fill out the application.

See this flyer for LCAP meeting:

Learn-Share-Engage
Flyer: English | Armenian | Korean | Spanish
Please Join Us!
Parent & Community Discussion
on School Safety
Monday, January 14

We need your input on how we can work together
to ensure student and staff safety at our schools.
Please join us at our next Local Control Accountability Plan
(LCAP) Town Hall meeting to learn more about our district,
share your feedback, and engage with GUSD schools.
LCAP Town Hall Meeting
Monday, January 14
6:00-8:00 p.m.
GUSD Administration Center Boardroom
223 N. Jackson Street, Glendale, CA 91206
Dinner, translation, and childcare provided.

Friday, January 11, 2019

Language Arts:
Finish page 227 in RCC
Get Reading Contract signed by an adult

Math:
Finish
391: 3-15, except don't do number 4 or 7
392: 17, 18, 21, 22
393: ODDS only
394: 9, 10, 15 only

History:
Slides due by 1/23, sorry for the confusion yesterday.


Other:
Get your iREADY lessons done!

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Language Arts:
Finish RCC pages 224-225
Get adult signatures on RCC 215 & 217
Study "Chron" words for test tomorrow

Math:
Finish Math Volume 1 pages 386-388

History Project Due Next Wednesday, see bottom of blog for directions

Other:
Dance and PE tomorrow!


Colonial Presentation Project
Slide #        Person Slide Topic

1. I Name of Colony/Flag/Important Symbols

2. I Region & Map of Colony (NOT STATE!)

3. II Founding Story/Country of Origin-incl. dates!

4. II Important People- choose 3

5. I Religion of Colony

6. I Native American Tribes-choose up to 4

7. II Relationship between European Colonists and Native American Tribes

8. III Main Industries and/or Crops Grown- choose up to 5

9. III Climate-usual weather of the colony

10. III Geography

11. III Relationship between industries and climate/geography

12. II Government in the colony

13. ALL Each person pick one cool/interesting fact to share about the colony
                    
  1. One person opens a slides document and shares with the others in their group. Share with editing privileges with Mrs. Cannon and your group.
  2. Each person needs to produce his or her own slides. Each person will be graded presentation skills and for work on his or her own slides only. Remember to include your name and to cite your sources for each slide on that slide.
  3. You must work together to create a presentation that makes sense and looks uniform/united. Make sure you all use the same font!. Collaborate on the presentation style and revision.
  4. Practice presenting your slides out loud! Project your voice and make eye contact with the audience.
  5. This is in lieu of a chapter test;  projects will be graded on quality of oral presentation as well as the  accuracy & quality of content on the slides.

Respect the use of Google Slides as a privilege which can and will be revoked if students are misusing the document sharing. Use it for school use only and use appropriate language at all times.

Due:  Wednesday, January 23, 2019 MAKE SURE YOU SHARE THE PRESENTATION WITH MRS. CANNON

Notes:

Wednesday, January 9, 2019


Language Arts:
Read
Study your "chron" words

Math:
Explain your notes to an adult about adding and subtracting fractions
Get an adult signature on your notes

History:
Start your slides
Presentations are due next Wednesday, 1/16/19
History instructions are included below.

Other:
Bring your dance shoes on Friday







Colonial Presentation Project
Slide #        Person Slide Topic


1. I Name of Colony/Flag/Important Symbols


2. I Region & Map of Colony (NOT STATE!)


3. II Founding Story/Country of Origin-incl. dates!


4. II Important People- choose 3


5. I Religion of Colony


6. I Native American Tribes-choose up to 4


7. II Relationship between European Colonists and Native American Tribes


8. III Main Industries and/or Crops Grown- choose up to 5


9. III Climate-usual weather of the colony


10. III Geography


11. III Relationship between industries and climate/geography


12. II Government in the colony


13. ALL Each person pick one cool/interesting fact to share about the colony
                    
  1. One person opens a slides document and shares with the others in their group. Share with editing privileges with Mrs. Cannon and your group.
  2. Each person needs to produce his or her own slides. Each person will be graded presentation skills and for work on his or her own slides only. Remember to include your name and to cite your sources for each slide on that slide.
  3. You must work together to create a presentation that makes sense and looks uniform/united. Make sure you all use the same font!. Collaborate on the presentation style and revision.
  4. Practice presenting your slides out loud! Project your voice and make eye contact with the audience.
  5. This is in lieu of a chapter test;  projects will be graded on quality of oral presentation as well as the  accuracy & quality of content on the slides.


Respect the use of Google Slides as a privilege which can and will be revoked if students are misusing the document sharing. Use it for school use only and use appropriate language at all times.


Due:  Wednesday, January 23, 2019 MAKE SURE YOU SHARE THE PRESENTATION WITH MRS. CANNON

Notes: