Math:
Today was an introduction to prime and composite numbers, aka sad and happy rainbow numbers...ask your child about it.

We played Shoot the Fruit; I promise it was a productive reinforcement of prime vs. composite numbers.

MANY students got detention for not getting their math quizzes signed by an adult. If your child leaves his/her quiz at school, simply write me a note indicating that you know what grade they got on which quiz with your signature and the date, then I'll know that you know what they got for a grade.

 The note can be as simple as:

August 25, 2015

 I know that my child, Elsa, got  a "4" on her place value quiz.

Signed, Mrs. Elsa's Granny

Language Arts:

We practiced following the rules of active discussions: SLANT & asking meaningful questions

Due tomorrow: "Line Drive" vocabulary


Other:
We had PE and Art with Mrs. Zierhut today....which brings me to this video. Please follow this link and think about the tragedy of terrible sandwiches...

Math:
We reviewed "Does McDonald's Sell CheeseBurgers?"  Explain to your very confused parents what that means.

Finish the division worksheet and get the place value quiz signed by a parent.


Language Arts:
We introduced the spelling words, began the vocabulary map for "Line Drive" words-due Wednesday. 

You are all turning into vocab map mavens, and I'm not be conceited when I say that you are the best class so far!  Don't be mortified if I post your work in the hall!  You can just smirk and know that you can reign supreme on the playground, even if I reign in the hallway. Hallways are the designated places to post student work! (wink wink)

Get the "Rope Burn" vocab. map signed by a parent.  

History: Mr. Shelton reviewed the important points about the prehistoric peoples paragraph-Rough Draft due Thursday.

Science:
We finished our diagrams about states of matter!

Other:
We're off to a great start. Please be sure to send your children with water-it's going to be an extremely hot week.
CELDT testing begins this week for students who are still designated English Language Learners-these students will be pulled out for this testing.

Math:
We took a quiz on place value and began reviewing multiplication/division.  HAVE YOUR children practice their multiplication tables if they cannot answer multiplication questions as fast as they can say their name.

Language Arts:
We read "Line Drive" and reviewed rules for discussion.

History:
Mr. Shelton reviewed the pre-historic peoples.

Science:
We took notes on "States of Matter".

Other:
Beginning on Monday, all students are required to finish two reading and two math lessons per week. (Monday-Sunday at 9pm)

 Having trouble finding iREADY? Here's a link:   iREADY login

Math:
 We worked on the expanded notation using decimal multiplication:
For example,  3.23 = (3 X 1) + (2 X .1) + ( 3 X .01)

We completed two worksheets: 1. Expanded notation using decimals  2. Place & Value

Language Arts:
Complete your vocabulary map
Get a parent signature on graded question # 3 from reading book

History:
Mr. Shelton assinged a rough draft due next Thursday on "First Peoples"

Science:
Read pages 342-343, yes this counts as your reading!!!

Here's a link to the "cool" video we watched today about ice crystals.

Math: Place value...the saga continues.
Worksheet p. 42, worksheet standard notation

Language Arts:
1. Ask if you can share your phone number with each other for sCHOOL purposes.
2. Coax your parents into coming to back to school night.

Other:
Tonight is back to school night, CAFETERIA @ 7pm.  See you then!
Orchestra begins tomorrow.

Math:
We continued our work on saying and writing numbers and place value today. Please make sure that the worksheets on expanded notation and place value are completed.

Language Arts:
We worked on answering questions about stories "OOYB" and with proof from the text. Ask your children what "OOYB" means. :)

Art:
  We had art with Mrs. Zierhut (we learned a technique for creating block letters and shading)

PE:
   Today was PE with Mr. Sandoval and Mrs. Todd.

Parents remember:
Tomorrow is a minimum day. 12:05pm dismissal.

Back to School Night is tomorrow night, Wednesday, 8-19-15, at 7pm in the cafeteria.

5th grade meeting is at 8pm in the cafeteria.

Math:  We reviewed the Place Value Rainbow, Regrouping, and the organization of Decimals. Complete p. 41 by tomorrow for your chance to be rewarded.

Language Arts (LA): Answer this question:  How is Richard's practicing like the practicing that you do to achieve your goal?

Science: Explain "density" to your parents and show them your notes.

History: Read pages 56 through 59 (56-59)

Other:
Wedsday is a MINIMUM DAY, dismissal is at 12:05pm for fifth grade.  Wednesday is also Back to School Night.