Language Arts:
We learned how to Draw Conclusions from Group Discussion by stating the topic and restating the GROUP'S main connection with the topic.

MATH:
We did 2 lessons today:
1. Learning how to quickly identify decimal place values.
2. Learning how to read and write numbers with decimals values.

For tonight:
Write what these terms mean in relation to reading decimals "first name"  and "last name" -
NO PARENT SIGNATURE REQUIRED FOR THIS....I just want to see what you understand. We'll write notes and practice some more tomorrow.

Science:
I handed out a worksheet for practice/study for Friday's quiz. This is optional, I'll be going over all answers tomorow.
Other:
TONIGHT IS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT-SEE YOU AT 5:30PM IN THE CAFETERIA FOR THE FIFTH GRADE COMMITTEE MEETING. :)

Language Arts:
1. Me Bags-Bring on Friday!!
2. Ask parents if you can share your phone number with classmates to get help with assignments (forgotten or clarification needed)

Math:
1. Explain notes about reading whole numbers to an adult and get an adult signature.
Congratulations to Matthew for being closest with the estimation jar. I wonder what he'll bring in for us to estimate????

Science:
Chapter 7, Lesson 1 Quiz on Friday.  (Study the definitions for matter and mass...these are confusing and are on the quiz. ;)

Other:
Tomorrow is a minimum day and Back to School night -Parent's Meet in the Cafeteria at 5:30pm. Students are NOT invited to this event.

Language Arts
We worked on "Coming to a Discussion Prepared"
Steps:
1. Read
2. Identify Main Idea
3. Find 2 Supporting Details
4. Make a Connection to the Text
5. Write a Question

Math:
Explain your notes to an adult at home

Science:
Finish ALL the definitions for Chapter 7, Lesson 1

Other:
Please send your children to school with water-they are HOT and dehydrated!
Wednesday is Back to School Night- Parent Meeting for Fifth Grade @ 5:30pm in the Cafeteria
Wednesday is a minimum day.  Dismissal is 12:05pm!
Many students had their blue cards returned for missing signatures or need of an out of state contact. YOU May put an out of country contact-Egypt, Phillipines, Armenia, Germany, whereever! :)

Happy Friday!

Language Arts:
Please try to get book covers for your language arts big reading book.

Math:
None

Science:
Get Chapter 7, lesson 1 word definitions done by next Tuesday in your science notebook.

ALL CLASSES: YOUR CHILDREN NEED WATER AT SCHOOL!

Mrs. Cannon's Language Arts:
Be sure to bring a silent reading book and water. This week we are trying to complete the baseline iREADY testing.

Mrs. Cannon's Math:
1. Get the Parent Letter signed in the GEMS book (page 1).

2. We're trying to get the baseline iReady testing done. We still have 55 students that have not completed both tests.

Cannon Homeroom:
Other: Please join the PTA and sign & return the Thrusday Folders and Behavior Cards. If your child has all E's, that's amazing; if mostly E's-that's expected; if few E's, then please discuss better behavior choices with your child.

Wednesday!

LA: READ!

Math:
1. Explain your math notes to an adult at home
2. Have the adult sign your notes page in your math journal
3. The secret code is: SKY PUSH UPS. Write it down on a piece of paper  with your name on it. I'll do a drawing tomorrow. ;)

Other:
Monster writing due tomorrow:
Remember to write about the activity you are doing with your monster and WHY you love that activity.

Thanks for checking the blog! The secret code is....CHICKEN DANCE! WRITE THIS DOWN ON A PIECE OF PAPER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PRIZE TOMORROW. :)

HOMEWORK: Is all for parents tonight.
Please complete the Library form, 2 Blue Cards, 1 White Emergency Card, in the booklet-Forms 1 & 2 & 3 & 4

Don't forget to bring a book for silent reading. :)