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