Friday, March 29, 2019

Language Arts:
1. Get your vocab test signed by an adult and write missed words/definitions 10 times each
2. Complete your reading contract

Math:
Complete:
pages:
659: 15-22
660: 24, 28
661: 5-6, 9
662: ALL

Get page 649 signed by an adult, review missed problems

History:
Test on Chapter 10 = next Thursday

Other:
Next Thursday = Picture Day

We need Book Fair Volunteers,  PLEASE SIGN UP HERE
Next week is book fair; our class will go to the book fair during our library time on Tuesday.

Campers, please go to the Pali Website for a packing list.

State testing begins on Thursday, April 26- May, 17.  DO NOT schedule appointments during school time on those days. It is extremely disruptive to have students arriving during testing or trying to make-up tests later.

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Language arts:
Study "Interrupted Journey" story and vocab, also: which, then/than, a lot, probably, usually

Get opinion essay signed by an adult

Math:
653: evens
654: ALL
655: evens
656: ALL
Also finish this connect the dots worksheet: connect the problem with the answer using a straight line.

Get math test signed by an adult

Topic 11 test = NEXT Friday, April 5

History:
Chapter 10 test =next Thursday

Other;

1. We need help at the book fair!  Please, please, please come help us-especially the Dads and Doughnuts day! Please click here to sign up!

2. Camp medical forms went home today: FILL ThEM out completely and get required signatures by next Wednesday.  ALL MEDICINES REQUIRE A DOCTOR'S APPROVAL/signature: even over the counter medicines!!!

3. Colonial Day permission slip forms went home today and are due TOMORROW. THERE IS NO COST ASSOCIATED WITH THIS FIELD TRIP. Please return tomorrow in the Thursday Folder.

4. Please return behavior cards and Thursday folders tomorrow.

5. Tomorrow is Country Western Dress- Up Day- don those boots n' hats, but no weapons, please.


Upcoming TB testing:
TO:               VOLUNTEERS

FROM:          Michelle Green, MA Ed, BSN, RN
                     Coordinator III, Health Services

DATE:          March 26, 2019

SUBJECT:     TB Clearance for Volunteers



This is a reminder that all volunteers must have a TB clearance prior to their first day of volunteer work.  If your TB test was given by our district four years ago, you need to have a new test.

Upcoming TB test clinic is:


                  TEST:                                                                           READING:        
                                                                                                                                  
DATE:       Monday, April 8, 2019                                           DATE: Wednesday, April 10, 2019

TIME:        1:30- 4:45 PM                                                          TIME:      1:00 – 4:45 PM

LOCATION: Administration Center                                              LOCATION:  Administration Center
                             Board Room                                                                           Health Services room 203
                      223 North Jackson St.                                                                      223 North Jackson St.
                      Glendale, CA  91206                                                                        Glendale, CA  91206       
                                                                                                       
                                                                       

Please inform your school no later than Wednesday , April 3, 2019, if you will be attending this clinic.





Thank you for your cooperation.

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Language Arts:
Study for "Interrupted Journey" story and vocabulary test on Friday.
Read

Math:
648: 23-25, 27
649: Odds
650: 16, 17, 20, 21

History:
Chapter 10 test = next Thursday, April 4

Other:
Western Day dress up day is this Friday.

Fire Safety Test = this Friday

Friday = Founder's Day celebration in the cafeteria, tickets will be sold in the front of school after school tomorrow and Thursday.  Tickets are $15.  The event is Friday at 5:00 pm in the school cafeteria.  Please join in on the fun.


WE NEED YOUR HELP.....PLEASE SIGN UP TO HELP OUT IN THE BOOK FAIR... CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP


April 4 is picture day...promotion pictures. :)


Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Language Arts:
1. Two reading contracts will be collected: one before spring break, one during spring break.
2. Reading contract which is due next week, April 1 will be checked.
3. Get "Inventing the Future" story test signed by an adult
4. Finish RCC page 287

Math:
Finish page 641 all
642: 20, 21, 22, 24, 27
643 odds

History:
Students learned how fighting over the Ohio River Valley led to the French and Indian War which led to debt and problems with Native Americans which led to taxes and the Proclamation of 1763 which led to the colonists being in Quite a SNIT!

Other:
Fire Safety Test on Friday.

Book fair will be during our library time next week. Students who wish to purchase items may do so during our library time. The only other way to purchase items is WITH a guardian after school.

Friday, March 15, 2019

Language Arts:
1. Complete two reading contracts by Tuesday, March 26.
2. Get story test for "Inventing the Future" signed by Wednesday, March 27.

The next story will be "Interrupted Journey" in the reading book for those who want to get a jump on the reading over the break. Test = Friday, March 29.

Math:
Count your blessings. :)


Other:
Fire Safety test = Friday, March 29.
Optional Essay due Wednesday, March 27. Topic = Why is fire safety important? What can YOU do to be fire safe?

Spring Break = next week. School resumes on Tuesday, March 26th.

5th grade camp = April


Be safe, enjoy the break and come back ready to work hard!


Thursday, March 14, 2019

LA:
Come in ready to finish writing your opinion essays.

Math:
Finish your 6 minutes of math: 23/24; 25/26/; 27/28

Science:
Today we did another Mystery Science on "What do plants eat?"  Talk to your children about what they learned.

Other;
Thursday folder: get Cell Project signed; Science Chapter 2 signed
There are iREADY test results from the mid-year iREADY tests.

Click on this link to choose your T-Shirt size for your Fifth grade t-shirt

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Language Arts:
Study story and vocabulary for "Edison"
Be ready to write opinion essay.


Math:
Study topic 10: test tomorrow

Other:
 Please click here and enter your t-shirt size for your Fifth Grade t-shirt.

Today was art day. Ask your child about Asian Brush painting and composing music and their "Make a Difference" Flowers

Spring Break = March 18-March 25, School begins again on Tuesday, March 26.

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Language Arts:
Study for "Edison" story and vocab
Get graphic organizer in order for opinion writing on: Who is more determined: Nellie Bly or Thomas Edison.

Math:
Study math test = Thursday

Science:
Students played the food chain game today.

Other:
Friday is a REGULAR SCHOOL DAY.

Spring Break = next week through Monday, 3/25. School begins on Tuesday 3/26.

Monday, March 11, 2019

Language Arts:
1. Finish graphic organizer with quotes to support your body paragraphs for this opinion essay:
Who is more determined: Nellie Bly or Thomas Alva Edison?
2. Study "Edison" story and vocab, test = Thursday

2. Get 6 adult signatures:
a. RCC 277/278
b. RCC 279
c. 6 sentences with vocabulary and use of figurative language
d. "Mulberry Project" story test
e. Opinion Paragraph/Refute body paragraph on Screen Time
f. new Reading Contract due 3/26


Math:
1. Finish math pages 613-616-ALL, students had 45 minutes to work in class.

2. Finish one worksheet.

3. Get a p. sign on 604

Students MAY use a calculator to finish these pages-the work is in knowing what to multiply, not the multiplication.

Tests = Thursday


Science:
Students took the chapter 2 science test today

Other:
Camp payments are still being accepted.

Spring Break = 3/18- Monday, 3/25. School begins again on Tuesday 3/26

Friday, March 8, 2019

LA: RCON due on Monday
Thomas Edison story test and vocab test = next Thursday.

Math:
307-310 ALL
Math test =next Thursday

Science:
Chapter 2 test on Monday, study the quizzes that were returned today, notes, and reread the chapter.

Other:
Next week is a full week of school. Then, the following week March 18-22 is Spring Break.

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Field Trip Today. We had a super day. :)


Other:
Please return field trip envelope tomorrow.

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Language Arts:
Reread "Mulberry Project"
Be ready for "Mul. Pro." vocabulary test on Friday
Complete graphic organizer for "Screen Time Opinion Essay" from Scholastic News magazine.

Math;
complete 603, # 5 only
604-All

Math test = next Wednesday on Volume!

Science:
We finished chapter two, test = next Monday

Other:
Be in the classroom by 8am tomorrow morning for field trip.
Bring a sack lunch.

The bus is leaving on time. If you are not at school, we are leaving without you.

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Language arts:
Write 6 sentences that incorporate your vocabulary words and use simile, metaphor, or personification -two sentences each.

Read RCC 274-278 for vocabulary questions: be ready to write!

Reread story: "Mulberry Project"- test on Friday.

study vocabulary words for Mul. Pro., test = Friday

Math:
590-19 & 20 only
591- ODDS
592- 14 & 15 only
595- 7-10
596-All
597-ONLY #2 & 5
598-ALL

Science:
Chapter 2 Test = next Monday
Chapter 2, lesson 3 quiz = tomorrow

Other:
THURSDAY FIELD TRIP, BE AT SCHOOL BY 8AM! THE BUS WILL LEAVE WITHOUT YOU IF YOU ARE LATE!!

BRING A DISPOSABLE SACK LUNCH FOR FIELD TRIP!

REPORT CARDS GO HOME TOMORROW

Monday, March 4, 2019

Language Arts:
1. Finish RCC 270-271, 273
2. Read "Mulberry Project" \
3. Study these vocabulary words: wispy, compartment,  phobia, invasion, swayed, vetoed for spellcabulary test on Friday
4. Get new R. Contract initialed by a parent, due 3/11
5. Get essays signed by an adult

Math:
1. Get 2 math tests signed by an adult
2. Finish math book pages 584-586

Science:
Chapter 2 test = next Monday

Other:
Thursday is our field trip; be at school by 8am!! Bring a disposable lunch bag for field trip to Reagan Library.  Bus leaves promptly. Be here on time!!
Please return Toll forms ASAP. :)

Friday, March 1, 2019

Language arts:
Get reading contract which is due on Monday, 3/4 signed by an adult

Math:
Finish minute math worksheets

Science:
Your cell projects are due on Monday.

Other:
The students did a fantastic job on their Spirit Day performance today. :) Super work!