Remember that Jogging-for-the-Arts is tomorrow.  Our class will be jogging at 12:00.  Also, please remember to sign and return the Healthy Kids permission form.  Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Exit Tickets #10 and 12.
Social Studies:  Finish workbook pages: 101, 102, 103, 106, and 107.
Study for next Tuesday's social studies test.  Use your study guide.
***Heritage Report:  Due Friday, 5/8.

Homework

Read:  30 min. Remember to continue taking AR tests.
Math:  Homework #16, problem 1; Review sheet.
Language:  Finish "Prepositions" packet.
Continue to work on your heritage report.  We will write the conclusion paragraph in class on Friday.
Social Studies test: Next Tuesday. 

***Please remember to turn in your Health Kids permission form.

I sent home corrected work today.  Along with this work, I gave everyone a Healthy Kids Survey permission form.  Please read this and sign if you would like your child to participate.  The fifth grade teachers would like the forms by Friday, so we can plan a time to administer the survey. Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Problem Set # 26, problem 1.
Persuasive Essay:  Look up any other information you may need that will support your reasons.
Heritage Report:  Keep working on this.
Social Studies: Chapter 10 test next Tuesday.

I  sent home a final draft guideline sheet today for the heritage report.  I also gave the kids a checklist that they can use as they finish each part.  The final draft of this report is completed at home and is due on Friday, May 8.


Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  Homework #14, problem 1; Review sheet.
Persuasive Essay:  Facts/Statistics sheet. 
Heritage Report:  Work on the final draft.  Be sure to refer to the final draft instruction sheet.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Memorize Preamble for tomorrow.
Book Report: All the report pages (pictures and writing) are due tomorrow.  Be sure to complete a cover picture which will include the title, author, your name and a neatly drawn and colorful illustration.  I will help you put the book together.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review sheet
Book Report:  Due on Friday.
Preamble: Memorize for Friday.

We are making good progress on the rough draft of the heritage report this week.  Friday will be the last day we work on it in class.  I will send home a final draft information sheet with the rough draft that will explain how the final report should be put together.  The finished report is due Friday, May 8.

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math: Review sheets - 1) Lesson #7 Coordinate Plane Template, pg. 16;  2) Lesson #9 Template, pg. 46;  3) Lesson #11 Template, pg. 74 (m only).
Book Report:  Finish "Rising Action" picture if necessary.  The completed report is due this Friday.
Memorize the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution for this Friday.

Our day in court was a great success! Everyone behaved and performed excellently. Thanks again to all parents who drove and attended.


Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math:  Homework #10, problems 1 and 2.
Language: Persuasive essay topic sheet.
Book Report:  Finish the drawings for the first two pages if necessary.  The completed report is due this Friday.
Social Studies: Memorize the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution for this Friday.

 We leave for court at 11:15 tomorrow.  Thank you in advance to my parent drivers. 

Homework: 

Read: 30min.
Math: Homework #8, problems 1 and 2.
Vocabulary: Study.
Severe Weather Booklet:  Bring in all final draft pages tomorrow.  The required sections are included below.
***Mock trial players:  Go over your lines one more time.  You all did great today!


Order of sections for the severe weather booklet:

Cover
Title Page
Table of Contents
Definition of the severe weather type
How and why this weather forms
Effects of this weather
Preparation/Precautions
Glossary of at least 4 words
Diagram (this may be placed anywhere in your booklet.)

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #7, problems 1, 2, and 3 (a-c only).
Severe Weather Booklet:  Finish the glossary (at least 4 words) and the title page (title of booklet, your name, date, and an illustration).
Vocabulary: Fri.

We got off to a good start with the heritage reports today.  We will continue to work on the rough draft in class this week and next.  The final draft will be completed at home and is due Friday, May 8.

Our departure time for Friday's trip has changed a bit.  We don't have to leave until 11:15 with the plan to arrive at the courthouse at about 11:45.  I will contact all parents who have offered to drive this afternoon.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #6, problems 1 and 2.
Science: Survival Guide - finish final drafts of "Effects" and "Precautions" sections.
Vocabulary: Study definitions.
*Bring notes for the heritage report.

I hope you all enjoyed the break.  It was nice to relax a bit before this very busy home stretch!

Our field trip to the Watsonville Courthouse is this Friday, so please send in your child's permission slip if you haven't already done so.  Robert Wall, the lawyer who is facilitating our court experience, will be speaking to the class tomorrow morning.  I will finalize all the last minute details with him then and will relay this information to you tomorrow afternoon.  I have many drivers and am happy that you all can come. 

Homework

Read: 30 min,
Math: Homework #5, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Crispin Vocabulary: Study the 15 review words for Friday's test.
Science: "Severe Weather Survival Guide"- Finish the final drafts of the definition of your severe weather and how it forms sections. I will assign the final drafts of each section each night this week. The final completed booklet is due on Friday.

Order of sections for the booklet:

Cover
Title Page
Table of Contents
Definition of the severe weather type
How and why this weather forms
Effects of this weather
Preparation/Precautions
Glossary of at least 4 words
Diagram (this may be placed anywhere in your booklet.)

*We will assemble our booklets in class on Friday.

Homework

Read:  30 min.  ***Remember to keep reading over the Spring Break!
Science:  Study for tomorrow's test.
Survival Story:  Finish final draft by tomorrow.  Remember to bring your rough draft to class as well.
Vocabulary: Homework due tomorrow.

Keep collecting information for your heritage report over the break.  We will begin writing the rough draft of the report on Monday, 3/13.

Have a wonderful Spring holiday!!!