Language Arts:
1. Work on your poems. The theme is "Within Reach". Remember to use at least 3 elements of poetry that we took notes on last Thursday. (alliteration, rhyme, etc.
2. Study your spellcabulary  words: script, scrib, graph.  You can go to spellingcity.com and search for me, Melissa Cannon, then search for this list of words. :)  Test = Friday

Math:
We worked on expanded notation with decimals and fractions. :)
Do pages 25 and 27 in the math workbook.

Science:
We took science quizzes today.

History:
Students were to read Chapter 2, lesson 1 in the history book.

Other:
Tomorrow is PE. :)  Students may bring a towel or mat, if they wish.

Language Arts:
A. Get 3 signatures: 1. Subordinating conjunctions quiz. 2. Story Test  3. Spellcabulary Test
B.Write words and missed definitions 10xs each. (unless I wrote sp. for spelling only 10 times each.
C. Extend the Tortoise and the Hare fable, due tomorrow.

Math:
Complete the worksheet that I gave you today on writing decimals.

Science:
Quiz on chapter 8, lessons 1/2 tomorrow.
Chapter 8 test = Friday
There are two extra credit worksheets available for students who wish to complete them. They are due by Thursday at the latest.

Other:
It's hot!  Please make sure that students are dressed for the heat. They can bring water if they like.

Tomorrow is orchestra day.

Language Arts:
READ, have a lovely weekend. We'll work on our poems next week. :)

Math:
We took the place and value quiz. We also learned about reading and writing numbers with decimals. Pages 19 &21.

Science:
We read Chapter 8, lesson 2 on Metals and Alloys.
Be sure to know these terms: steel, brass, bronze, ductile, malleable.
Chapter 8 test = next Friday. Quiz on either lesson 1 or 2 on Tuesday.

Students who want to do extra credit science may pick up worksheets on Monday. They are due by Friday. :)

PE today...it was hot!!!

Other:
The back to school picnic is tonight. I hope  to see you there. 6pm-8pm

Christopher won our Keppel Card drawing today. He is the only student who gets to bring the stuffed animal of his choice to school on Monday.

There is a fifth grade committee meeting next Wednesday! Come find out all the great information/events that are going on for your child! :)  6:30pm-7:30pm in room 1130 - down the hall from 5th grade classrooms. (Flyer came home today!!!)

Language Arts: Study for Story and vocabulary test for "A Drop of Water", the mono/uni words test, and subordinating conjunctions quiz.

Finish list of 6 ideas for poems with the theme "Within Reach"

Math:
Study, quiz tomorrow on place vs. value.


History:
We read chapter 1, lesson 3.

Science:
We read chapter 8, lesson 1 on chemical reactions.

Other:
Tomorrow is the school wide picnic...see you there. :)

Language Arts:
1. Study your stor, ("A Drop of Water")  your vocabulary and mono/uni words for Friday test.
2. READ

Math
1. Write your steps for math for multiplying and dividing by powers of 10

Today students had music with Mrs. Acitelli and PE in the afternoon.


Other:
Friday is the school-wide picnic. 6pm-8pm

Language Arts:
1. Get spelling test signed
2. Get story test: "Line Drive" signed
3. Get subordinating conjunctions signed even if you are redoing it!!!

4. Study story and vocab for tests on "A Drop of Water"
5. Study spellcabulary words for "Mono/Uni" words-you can play/study these words for free on spellingcity.com, search "Melissa Cannon", the choose the Glendale Melissa Cannon, then search the list for the words.

Math:
Get place and value quiz signed by an adult.
Get homework page signed by an adult. "Y" mean Yes, your child understands this concept. "NY" means "NOT Yet"...your child doesn't understand yet.
Get tenmarks.com paper signed by an adult.

Science:none, we took chapter 7 test today.
History: none

Other:
ALMOST everyone was in uniform today...good job!
It's hot outside, please have them dress accordingly. Tomorrow is PE.

LA:  Students took Line Drive, vocab, and spelling tests today.

Math:  Students took a place and value quiz today. We reviewed what these mean. STUDY your notes.

Science: Chapter 7 test = Tuesday

History: Students took the quiz today.

Other:
No school on Monday-Labor Day.

Drink LOTS of WATER to stay hydrated.