Monday, November 24, 2014

I gave my students the guidelines for our Poetry Cafe activity which will be due on Friday, Dec. 5.  I am encouraging them to read poems by different poets, especially ones they are not already familiar with. I would really love for everyone to discover a new poet and new poetry that he or she finds interesting and engaging.  I've attached the guidelines for the activity below.

It was great meeting with all of you last week.  Once again, I want to thank you for the wonderful support you give your children. Enjoy them - and all family and friends - over the coming Thanksgiving holiday!

Mrs. Koue

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math:  Homework #28, problems 1, 2, and 3.
National Park report:  Continue to work on note cards.  We will begin writing the rough draft of the report on the Monday we return from the Thanksgiving break.
Poetry Cafe:  Begin researching poets.  We'll talk more about choices tomorrow.  Due on Friday, Dec. 5.


“Poetry Cafe”
        
         Let’s go back in time when things were groovy and beatniks were cool...  For this beret-wearing, finger-snapping activity you will need to do the following.  Dig it?

*Choose a poet and read several of her or his poems.

* Prepare an oral presentation.
         1.  Memorize one poem of at least 10 lines or two if shorter               to present to the class.
         2.  Briefly tell why you chose this poem(s) and discuss what you                 like about it.  You can talk about the poem’s meaning, its rhythm and rhyme, its imagery, and its poetic language.  Discuss at least 2 of these elements using examples from the poem for support.

* Complete a worksheet that will address different aspects of your   poem(s).  Neatness and accuracy count!

*The due date for this event is Friday, December 7.
        
         So wear black and be there or be square.  Cool, Daddy-o...


Thursday, November 20, 2014

Remember to arrive on time tomorrow and to bring a snack (or two) and money for lunch.  It looks like we will have a dry day.  Yeah!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Problem Set #26, problems 2 (a-e) and 3.
Finish your Puritan poster.
Review the starred space vocabulary for tomorrow's visit to NASA Ames.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

I sent home information about our NASA field trip and about our lunch at In-N-Out Burger following our visit. 

Homework

Reading:  30 min.
Math: Exit Tickets
Map Test:  Tomorrow
Continue to work on poster.
Park Report:  Finish "Climate" and "Wildlife" note cards if necessary.  Remember to refer to the note card checklist I gave you today.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math:  Homework #24.  Do problem 1 (all).  You don't need to work the problems out like the example, just do the regular division.  I'll continue to explain this process tomorrow. 
Puritan Poster:  Work on the first 4 squares. Poster due on Friday.
Study for geography quiz on Thursday.

Monday, November 17, 2014

I look forward to meeting with you all this week to discuss your child's progress in 5th grade so far.  Please remember that we do have our NASA field trip scheduled for this Friday.  As we have restructured days all week, you will need to arrange transportation home for your child.  We will plan to be back to school between 2 and 2:30.  Thank you!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #23, problems 1 (a-d) and 2.
National Park Report:  Finish "History" and "Statistics" note cards if necessary.
Geography:  Northeast States and Capitols test on Thursday.   Use your map!

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Please remember to sign and return the Parent/Teacher Conference confirmation form.   Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Science:  Study for tomorrow's test.
Geography:  Finish Northeastern States map.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

I sent home conference confirmation slips today.  Please sign yours and send it back to school.  Thank you.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #21, problems 1 & 2.
Science: Study for Friday's test.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Next week is Parent/Teacher conference week, and on Wednesday I will be sending home a confirmation slip stating the day and time of your meeting with me.  Please sign this form and send it back to school.  Thanks!

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min,
Math: Homework #20, problems 1 and 2.
Enjoy your day off tomorrow!

Friday, November 7, 2014

I usually don't post on Fridays, but I wanted to let you all know that I introduced our national parks report to the kids today in class.  I asked them to check out some parks online and choose one to report on.  We will begin our research on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Sign of the Beaver story map (you may label your map with a black pen tomorrow in class.)
Cell Project
News Teams #3 and 4

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Homework

Read:  30 min.  The final day to take an AR test for the first trimester is next Monday.
Math:  Homework #18, problems 1 (a-h), 2 and 3.
Cell Project:  Due on Friday
Sign of the Beaver map: Due on Friday. 
News Teams #3 and 4:  Friday


Monday, November 3, 2014

I sent home permission slips for our NASA Ames field trip today.  The trip is scheduled for Friday, November 21 which is during conference week.  Unfortunately, dismissal time is at 12:20 each day that week and buses will not be available when we return to school.  Please be sure to arrange for transportation home for your child for that Friday.  Thank you!

I still need to schedule some appointments for conference week and will be calling soon to set these up.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math:  Homework #16, problems 1, 2, and 3 (you don't have to do c for #3).
News Teams #3 & 4: Prepare for Friday's presentations.
Cell Project:  Due on Friday.