Math:
  We worked on estimating fractions to have  sense of the approximate answer.
   Get multiplication worksheet signed by a parent and finish EASY addition worksheets-we'll check for CHO tomorrow.
There are 23 NEW assignments on tenmarks.com about fractions-they're due by 12/28....have at it. By the way, there is a strong correlation between math grades and students who do the tenmarks.com assignments....I'm just saying....

ELA:
   Students composed narratives as the second part of the district benchmark.  MANY students still owe me their final drafts with revisions and a parent signature on the graded final drafts.

Science:
Chapter 2 test = Next Thursday

We studied xylem and phloem, and types of roots. STUDY

Other:
We completed the student council elections today...best of luck to our classroom candidates (fingers crossed for you.)

Please come to Keppel Rocks tomorrow night-this is an important fundraiser for fifth grade!

Report card envelopes, Thursday folders, History test, and behavior cards all need to be signed and returned by tomorrow.

We had a fabulous field trip today to Glendale City College Planetarium and Science Workshop.  Ask your kiddos what they learned today. They are all happy that we are going back this spring. :)


Other:
We have no school tomorrow in honor of Veteran's Day.

Regular schedule on Thurday, with report cards coming home. The envelope will need to be signed and returned, parents keep the report card.

Friday is a minimum day.

Orbel "stealing" electrons!

The "magic" of static electricity.

Yep, Tony conducts electricity!

Math:

  We converted back and forth between mixed numbers and improper fractions. Complete three worksheets-due Thursday!
Get three equivalent fraction worksheets signed by a responsible adult.
Get math test signed.

Language Arts:

We completed the district benchmark test.
Get writing signed by an adult, make corrections and reprint story.

History:

We took chapter 5 test today.

Science:

We reviewed electrical circuits for field trip tomorrow and the function of stems, roots, and leaves.

Other:
The fifth grade committee reports that our wreath sales are way down from last year's numbers. If the fifth grade student fund does not make enough money with Keppel Rocks, there will have to be cuts to play day.  Please help at Keppel Rocks. You can send me an email and I'll forward your information to Virginia Porter, the head of the fifth grade committee.

FIELD TRIP TOMORROW-EAT A LARGE BREAKFAST AND PACK A LUNCH. We'll eat at school when we return from the field trip.

Math:
  We continued working on fractions: three worksheets are due Monday...yes, they must write in the BIG ONE-ask your child what this means...

ELA:
We completed RCC 140-146...due Monday.
I collected reading logs. Many students did not turn in complete reading logs. This will be reflected in their report cards as "N" for Language Arts effort.

Science:
Students began reading about plant classification

History:
Chapter Five review was completed today, test = MONDAY

Other:
No school for students tomorrow!

Here's a link to Keppel's online Thursday Folder.

Behavior Cards and Thursday Folders are due Monday.

Have a great weekend. :)

Math: 
We studied fractions as a math concept today. STUDY your notes and complete the two ridiculously easy worksheets on fractions.

Language Arts:
 We studied metaphors and similes. We began work on finding themes in poetry.  Complete page 137 in RCC book. Pages 140-147 will be assigned tomorrow, if you want to get a jump start on them.

History:
 We read about the English Colony at Jamestown. We're getting really good at taking notes in a table. :)

History test = Monday, 11-9-15

PE-
The students are playing tennis-such fun!

Other: 
Remember, wreath orders are due tomorrow. :)
Dine out night at ISLANDS-wahooooooo!
Rockin' for the Arts is a fifth grade fundraiser-all profits  go towards Colonial Day and Play Day.

Math:

We took final exam on decimals for Trimester 1.
One easy worksheet on fractions due tomorrow.

Language Arts:

We worked on editing our narratives.
Final copy due tomorrow.
Reading logs are due on Thursday.

History: 

We reviewed Chapter 5, lesson 2 and read chapter 5, lesson 3, page 199. Finish notes on P. 199 by tomorrow

Test on Chapter 5 = next Monday

PE today.

Other:

Wreath sales end this Thursday.

NO School on Friday for students.

Dine out night at Islands....yummy fun and no dishes.....!

Math:
  We did a project in which we calculated the cost of each sculpture created in our classes with Mrs. Zierhut. We used rounding, multiplying, adding, and dividing with decimals to get the job done.

-Make a final presentation copy with all values neatly organized and all calculations shown. I'm turning these into Mrs. Zierhut and Ms. Siegal tomorrow.

-Study test tomorrow on all things decimal.


Language Arts:

We worked on revising.

Sign into your google docs and MAKE all revisions.

Science:
We spent quality time with microscopes and student presentations today.

History: 
  Finish taking notes on Chapter 5, Lesson 2.

Make sure you know who these men are & their significance to French colonization of North America: Cartier, Champlain, Jolliet, Nicollet, Brule, and Marquettte.

Other: Some students still need to turn in their field trip forms!

The fifth grade committee is in need of serious help organizing, volunteering, and procuring supplies for Keppel Rocks. Fifth graders keep all the profits from this event.

Dine out night = this WEDNESDAY, 4PM-10PM ISLANDS RESTAURANT IN GLENDALE

WREATH SALES  END THIS THURSDAY!