Thursday, October 31, 2019

Language Arts:
Get L. 6 signed by a parent (Compare and contrast about one character: your insights before and after the movie clips)

Tomorrow is the vocabulary test.

Math:
Make sure area and perimeter worksheets are complete. (These were given yesterday)
Topic 5 test = next Thursday, 11/7

History:
Students completed chapter 5, lesson 1 questions 1, 4, 6
Chapter 5 test = next THURSDAY

Other:
The movie night was cancelled.

Have SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN.

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Language arts:
Complete L. 11-both papers
Complete L. 14- one paper only.
Study for vocabulary test on Friday.

Math:
complete 260-17-22
262 ALL
265-5,7, 9, 11
267-2, 4, 7
Finish TWO worksheets one is on perimeter, the other is on area & perimeter.

History:
complete page 179: 1-4, 6

Other:
Tomorrow is Halloween-NO COSTUMES. Students may wear Halloween themed t-shirts, headbands, socks, and bracelets.

Nov. 2nd = Fifth grade movie night fundraiser at the Sinanyan house.

Camp interest forms are due by Nov. 5th. Please submit this ASAP-we need to know how many students are attending. Please submit all parts of that interest form back together.


November 8 = Keppel Rocks the Arts concert. Gates open at 5pm, tickets are $10 each.

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Language Arts:
1. complete the L. 10 about the opinion essay.
2. Study the L. 13 sample argument/opinion essay, especially note the introduction and conclusion as well as what is MISSING!!

Math:
We did partial quotients method of division today.
p. 259: 9-16
260: 23-24
261: 3-13, ODDS only

SHOW YOUR WORK FOR ALL PROBLEMS.

History:
p.age 171: 1, 2, 4, and 6.

Other:
Camp interest forms are due by Nov. 5th. Please submit this ASAP-we need to know how many students are attending. Please submit all parts of that interest form back together.

Halloween is Thursday-no costumes about school, but students may wear Halloween themed t-shirts.

Nov. 2nd = Fifth grade movie night fundraiser at the Sinanyan house.

November 8 = Keppel Rocks the Arts concert

Monday, October 28, 2019

Language Arts:
1. Get parent initials on your new reading contract plan, due 11/4
2. Finish your L. 6 compare and contrast paragraphs.
3. Be ready to turn in p. signatures on Red Ribbon week plans and R. Con. from 10/28.

Math:
Finish page 247: evens only 12-22
248: 23, 26-28
249: 1-3, 12-15
250: 17-19, 21

History:
Do questions 1-4 on page 161. DO NOT COPY directly from the text. Put your answers in your own words.

Other:
1. Movie Night = next Saturday night. Wahoooo, this should be a fantastic event! .... you wouldn't want to be "Home Alone" while everyone else is enjoying fifth grade fun!
2.  Keppel Rocks the Arts = Nov. 8, Gates open at 5pm
3. Thursday is Halloween.  Students may wear orange or black t-shirts or Halloween themed t-shirts, Costumes are not allowed.

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Language Arts:
1. Get R. Con signed for 10/28
2. We took a vocabulary test today.
3. It is red ribbon week. Students also discussed refusal skills for drugs/alcohol. Additionally, they wrote down things they can do if they're feeling stressed, sad, or angry that are healthy alternatives. They were encouraged to discuss these with their family and get a parent signature.

Math:
Get parent signatures on math tests.
Correct all missed problems on the math test.
Get a parent signature on your math notes for area and perimeter.

Science:
Students took their chapter 8 test today.
MAKE SURE YOUR LESSON 1 & 2 QUIZZES ARE IN YOUR THURSDAY FOLDER AND ARE SIGNED BY AN ADULT BY MONDAY.

Other:
Wreath Sales:
Please help our 5th graders out and help sell a Christmas wreath or two to friends and family during our fundraiser.  These are excellent quality and are great holiday decorations.  They smell great too.  Why buy a wreath from a dingy Christmas tree lot when you can help our wonderful children have an excellent 5th grade year?  Thank you!!
If you need additional  or replacement order forms please email keppel5thgrade@gmail.com .

Rockin' for the Arts =Nov. 8th!! Yay!!

**SCIENCE CAMP**
We need to know if your child is going to science camp.  Please return the paper by November 5th.

**MOVIE NIGHT**
This event is on Saturday, November 2nd.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Language Arts:
1. Finish your lesson 4 worksheet of Tom's most admirable trait.
2. Study vocabulary words and spelling for them.
3. Finish columns 2 & 3 from Spelling worksheet.

Math:
p 241: ODDS only 7-25.
242: 26-32, NO number 30
242: ODDS only 5-15
243: 17-20; and number 21

Science:
Chapter 8 test = tomorrow.
All students should have their science book, 2 quizzes, 4 worksheets, and 1 chapter review to STUDY

Other:
November 8 = Keppel Rocks. Sorry, I had the wrong date before!  Doors open at 5pm, Bands begin at 5:30. Come see our very own Keppel Rockers perform!

Fifth grade news:
Wreaths are currently on sale. Order one now!!

Camp forms are being accepted. :) We need a yes or no from every family so that we can make sure that we have enough students going to guarantee our camp experience at Camp Pali. If you're nervous about this, please email me. I'm happy to set up a meeting in order to discuss your concerns and questions.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Language Arts:
1. Vocab test from last Friday rewrite missed words and definitions 10 times each. Get a parent signature on the test.
2. Finish lesson 5

Math:
None, we took the second part of the math test today.

Science:
We reviewed the Salts lesson, chapter 8-lesson 3.
Chapter 8 test = Thursday

Other:
Keppel rocks = Nov. 1st, hope to see you there!!!!
Tomorrow is Red Ribbon dress up day with CRAZY SOCKS-sock it to drugs.