Thursday, October 31, 2019

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.

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

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.

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

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

Monday, October 28, 2019

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.

Thursday, October 24, 2019

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.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

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.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

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.


Monday, October 21, 2019

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.


Friday, October 18, 2019

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!!!!!!

Thursday, October 17, 2019

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!

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

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.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

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.


Monday, October 14, 2019

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.

Friday, October 11, 2019

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. ;)

Thursday, October 10, 2019

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.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

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.

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

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.



Monday, October 7, 2019

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.


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

Friday, October 4, 2019

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.


Thursday, October 3, 2019

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.


Wednesday, October 2, 2019

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. 

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

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. ;)