Wednesday, January 31, 2018

 Homework
Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book - page 155, problems 1 and 2.
Book Talk and Vocabulary: Friday
Science test: Next Tuesday


Dear Parents, 
Mr. Kitch, Mr. Sweet, and Mrs. Koue are considering a new end of the year trip for our students.  We have found that the majority of kids go to the Boardwalk frequently and have season passes, so it is not really a special trip because kids go there all of the time.  Our fifth grade team is considering going to Roaring Camp for an exciting simulation of pioneer days. Please take the time to vote on our end-of-the year field trip.  We would like your feedback! Please read below and vote here:




https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUXUrFCPkV5zPt0To3pPFdr3JSA3-eumptpEedfkjKe5-SRA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here is a blurb from the Roaring Camp website:

"Explore the life style of 1840's pioneers as trappers, traders and settlers demonstrate their skills in blacksmithing, open-hearth cooking and spinning. Learn candle making, gold panning, pioneer games and square dancing. Experience class in a one-room schoolhouse. Listen to Isaac Graham's story and Native American lore. This package includes a trip on a vintage locomotive and narrative of the California Redwood Forest.

Students: $29.50 (an adult rides for $17.00 with every four student tickets purchased)
Additional adults: $24.50"



Boardwalk details:

All-Day Rides Wristband**
Only $27.95 plus tax - SAVE $9

(reg. $36.95 plus tax)

Unlimited rides all day long!

All rides open, weather and maintenance schedule permitting.

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book, page 149, problems 1 and 2.
Book Talk:  Friday
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday
Science:  Water Poster due on Friday
***Science: Water Cycle test: Next Tuesday, 2/6.  Use your study guide!

Friday, January 26, 2018

Homework for Monday

Read: 30 min.
Book Talk: Due this Friday.
Vocabulary Homework: Due on Friday.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book, page 126, problem #5a and b.
Vocabulary: Homework due tomorrow.
News Team #3: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.
Book Talk: Due on Friday, 2/2.

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

I sent home the permissions slips for our February 13th field trip to UCSC today.  The cost for each student is $5.00.  Please let me know if you are able to drive for this trip.  Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - page 71, problems 2 and 3; page 72, problems 4 and 5.
Vocabulary: Friday
News Team #3: Friday
Book Talk: 2/2

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - page 69.
Vocabulary: Due on Fri.
News Team #3: Fri.
Book Talk: Fri., 2/2.

Monday, January 22, 2018

We began taking notes for the informational research report today. We will continue to do this for the next week or so. We will then organize our notes and begin rough drafts of the report.

I assigned the second trimester book report today.  They will answer the questions on the worksheet I handed out today and will attach a brief summary of the book to this sheet.  This is due on Friday, 2/2, when they will share their books and information with their classmates.

We have a field trip to the UCSC organic farm on Tuesday, February 13.  I will send home information and permission slips tomorrow.

 Thanks and have a good week!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Talk: Friday, 2/2.
Vocabulary:  Due on Friday.
News Team #3: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Keep thinking about a topic for your upcoming research report.  You can have more than one topic in mind.  I'll be talking about creating workable categories for your topic tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Hello and welcome back!   It was great to see everyone today.  It was fun sharing our winter break experiences and discussing the the things we will be doing during the second half of the year.  More detailed information to come soon!

Homework

Read for at least 30 min.  I will be assigning our next book report next Monday.