Grand Canyon Field Trip Tomorrow

Grand Canyon Field Trip Tomorrow!

·      Arrive at school by 7:00 am. The bus will leave at 7:15, and we will not wait for latecomers.

·      Bring a backpack with:

o  Water

o  A sack lunch (unless you ordered one)

o  A reading book

o  Pencil pouch

o  NO ELECTRONICS

·      Wear walking shoes and comfortable layers. Check the weather.

·      Make sure you have a ride home arranged. We return around 3:40.

5/16/2012: Homework

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Book report part 2: grammar detective worksheet. We did one side of this worksheet in class using the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. The other side is homework. Use your book report book to complete it.

Math: 

• Both classes
• Multiplying Mixed Numbers handout 33/35

OTHER:

• Please bring 6 dollars for DARE graduation t-shirts along with any donation for other kids (if you can and would like to.)

5/16/2012: Homework

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Narnia Journal Entry: Which Narnia character do you relate or not relate to?
• Book report part 1: Which character from your silent reading book do you relate you and why? (worksheet that went home)

Math: 

• Both classes
• 284-285 #1-4 all, 6-21 every third problem, 23-29 odd numbers.

OTHER:

• Please bring 6 dollars for DARE graduation t-shirts along with any donation for other kids (if you can and would like to.)

Our D.A.R.E. graduation day is approaching rapidly.  We will need to order our t-shirts this week.  Shirts will cost $6.00, and come in adult sizes.  Students have been asked to let us know which size in an adult shirt they would wear. Please send $6.00 for your child's graduation shirt tomorrow so that we will be able to send our order in time to receive the shirts.  If you are able to send a little extra to help out any students who might need some assistance, it would be greatly appreciated. 

You should be receiving a D.A.R.E. graduation invitation from your child today.  As noted in an earlier blog post, the graduation will take place onWednesday, May 23 @ 9:15 a.m. in the Marshall gym.  The event should last about an hour.  We hope to see you there!

5/9/2012

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Narnia Journal Entry: Make a "T" chart. On one side list decisions made by Edmund throughout the book. On the other side, list the consequences of those decisions. 
• Make sure you are up to date on all Narnia journal entries! We will turn these in for the weekend check tomorrow.
• Study homophones
• they're 
• their
• there
• were
• we're
• where
• wear
• witch 
• which
• knew 
• new

Math: 

• Both classes
• Page 27-28 Multiplying fractions by fractions

Science:

• Skeletal System
• Finish the skeletal system handout (1a-1b)
• transfer information to your notes (you will be able to use these for your test tomorrow.)
• You will not need to know the medical names of the bones for your test tomorrow.

5/7/2012: Homework

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Narnia Journal Entry: Make a list of ten items you would bring with you if you went to Narnia. Include a complete sentence explaining why you would bring each item
• DARE essay is DUE tomorrow. Have an adult read it and practice reading it in front of a peer, parent, or group.

Math: 

• Both classes
• Multiplying fractions and whole numbers 
• Finish text page 278-279

Science:

• Skeletal System
• Complete and label missing bones (2 sided handout)

Social Studies:

• You may begin research on your specific job within your chapter group. This is optional. Research will be completed in class.

WE LOVE OUR PARENTS!

Parents:
With AIMS behind us, we want to thank you for all of your support  to ensure that  every fifth grader  in our class was fueled up and ready to do their best on the test! We had MORE than enough snacks every day! Thank you for rising to the occasion!

5th Graders:
We've got lots more to do this year, so even though AIMS is over remember to bring your best attitude and effort everyday!

4/11/2012: Homework

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Continue independent reading log. You will need to fill out an entry every night. By tomorrow you should have 3 entries.
• Friendly letter rough draft. We are writing friendly letters to the Fourth Graders about AIMS
• Tonight we are color coding each sentence in your rough draft to make sure that our letters are organized.
• 1st-circle each topic sentence with a different color
• 2nd-color each sentence according to the topic sentence that it flows with.
• Look for sentences that belong in different paragraphs
• Look for sentences that do not belong in the letter at all.
• In class example

• Spelling form
• boundary  (n.)
• ceiling  (n.)
• damaged (adj)
• similar (adj.)

Math

• Both classes
• AIMS test prep packet problems 45-51 

Social Studies 

• Both classes
• Time for Kids (Current Event)

4/10/2012: Homework

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Continue independent reading log. You will need to fill out an entry every night. Every Thursday these will be checked in class. This Thursday you should have 3 entries.
• Friendly letter rough draft. We are writing friendly letters to the Fourth Graders about AIMS
• These should have 5 parts
• heading
• greeting
• body
• closing
• signature

• Your letters should include the following in the body
• Reasons why we should do our best on the test
• Test taking strategies
• Encouraging Words

• Spelling form
• plagiarism (n.)
• turbulence (n.)
• unbelievable (adj.)
• voluntarily (adv.)

Math: 

• Both classes
• No homework tonight

4/9/2012: Homework

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Begin independent reading log. You will need to fill out an entry every night. Every Thursday these will be checked in class. This Thursday you should have 3 entries.
• Friendly letter brainstorm sheet
• Spelling form
• plagiarism (n.)
• turbulence (n.)
• unbelievable (adj.)
• voluntarily (adv.)

Math: 

• Both classes
• Problem Solving Strategy: Try, Check, Revise Handout p. 63-64

4/3/2012: Homework

Language Arts:

• Both classes:
• Subject/ Predicate Worksheet

 Math: 

• Both classes
• Fractions Process Problems Worksheet 1

4/2/2012:Homework

Language Arts:

• Both classes
• Spelling form
• your words
• In each sentence, underline the simple subject and circle the simple predicate.
• The simple subject is the 'who or what' of the sentence. It should be one word only and is always a noun.
• The simple predicate is one word that shows existence or action and is always a verb.

Math: 

• Both classes
• Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions p. 274, set C

 Enjoy time with your families tonight!

 Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Use the materials we used in class today at our editing centers to continue to edit your persuasive essay rough draft. You should be focusing on correcting:
• Punctuation
• Spelling
• Capitalization
• Complete Sentences
• Spelling form
• reaction (n.)
• reconstruction (n.)
• unusually (adv.)
• weightless (adj.)

Math: 

• Both classes
• Elapsed Time in Other Units. Finish text p. 362-363

3/27/2012

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Catch up on persuasive writing unit if you are behind. (Finish persuasive reading sheet, persuasive brainstorm sheet, persuasive outline, and persuasive essay rough draft.)
• If you are on schedule: Have an adult read your persuasive essay. Focus on ideas and organization. We will edit conventions in class tomorrow.

Math: 

• Both classes
• Elapsed Time: handout p. 65-66

Have a great evening!
 

3/26/2012: Homework

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Spelling form (click the link at the right for tonight's words.)
• Use your persuasive essay outline to write your persuasive essay rough draft.
• Make sure to write 5 paragraphs 
• 1. Introduction (Include topic sentence)
• 2. Reason #1
• 3. Reason #2
• 4. Reason #3
• 5. Conclusion 
• Please skip lines on your rough draft so there is room for comments

Math: 

• Both classes
• Units of Weight and Mass handout 47-48

AIMS Prep group:

• (Only if you're in Ms. Baker's group) 
• Solve the second side of your worksheet. (problems 8a & 8b)

Have a great evening!
 

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Complete your persuasive writing outline sheet. Pick your three strongest supporting ideas and use them for the body of your essay. This outline will help you feel organized when you begin writing your rough draft.

Math: 

• Both classes
• No math homework tonight

AIMS Prep group:

• (Only if you're in Ms. Baker's group) 
• Solve one side of your worksheet only. (problems 6a & 6b)

Have a great evening!
 

3/21/2012:Homework

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Complete your persuasive writing brainstorm sheet. You do not need to begin your essay. Just brainstorm ideas that will support your topic sentence.

Math: 

• Both classes
• Customary Units of Capacity
• Handout p. 34-35

3/20/2012: Homework

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Complete your persuasive writing worksheet. The top box should have been finished in class

Math: 

• Both classes
• Fraction Review: Finish text page 272-273

Parent Teacher Conferences: Sign up for a spot!

Parent Teacher Conferences

Spring Conference time is here! The dates are Monday, March 5 through Friday March 9^th.  Monday and Tuesday there are 15 min. slots open from 3:45-5:00.  Wednesday through Friday there are 15 min. slots open from 12:45-5:00. Please use the link provided below if you would like to conference with Ms. Baker and Mr. Kasch this spring about your child’s progress.   

 http://www.doodle.com/p7exyca2ibnss5di

 When the conference schedule appears:
1)  type in your name and your child's name in parentheses.
2)  next, choose a specific day and time (only one, please).
3)  finally, scroll all the way to the end to click SAVE.

That's it!  We'll see you at your conference time on the day you schedule.  We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child's progress.  Thanks! 

2/27/2012:Homework

Language Arts:  

• Both classes
• Complete your pre-writing ladder  worksheet for your how-to essays 

Math: 

• Both classes
• Adding fractions with unlike denominators 
• handout p. 39-40
• finish text p. 262-263 if you did not finish it in class this morning.