Friday, January 31, 2020

Homework

Read: 30 min.  *Reading Log due tomorrow.
Science: Study for tomorrow's test.
News Team #2: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

***Book Talk: Tuesday, 2/4.

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Problem Set #30
Research Report: Final draft is due tomorrow.  Remember to turn in your rough draft as well.  Please do not staple your report together.  Use a paper clip. I have included a copy of the final draft checklist below.
Science Test: Friday
Vocabulary: Friday
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Research Report - Final Draft Checklist

I have included a title, my name, date and illustration on my 
title page. _________ 

I have carefully checked my final draft, making sure I have written 
complete sentences and have no run-ons _________

I have used capital letters for the first word of each of my sentences 
and for proper nouns.   _________

I have checked for misspelled words and have corrected them. _________

I have indented the first sentence of each paragraph. _________
I have an appropriate title for each section of my report. _________

My  text feature is neatly and accurately done. _________

I have written on one side of the paper only. _________

I have written my glossary and bibliography on  separate pieces of paper. I

have cited at least 3 sources. _________

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #27, problems 1, 2, 3, and 5.
Science: Study for Friday's test.
Vocabulary: Friday.
News Team #2: Friday.
***Book Talk: 2/4.

Monday, January 27, 2020

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Finish Problem Set #26.
Research Report:  Final draft is due on Thursday.  Be sure to use your final draft checklist!
Science:  Study for Friday's test (use your study guide).
Holes Vocabulary:  Homework due on Friday.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

***Book Talk: Tuesday, 2/4.

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Today I sent home a flyer that invites all 5th grade parents to an information meeting regarding the Positive Prevention Plus program (formally known as Family Life) your child will participate in later this year. 

Homework

Read: 30 min. *Book log due tomorrow.
Holes:  Read Chapters 33 and 34.
Math: Complete the lesson that I gave you.
News Team #1:  Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.
***Book Talk: 2/4

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Homework

Read: 30 min. *Reading log due on Friday.
Holes: Read Chapters 29 and 30.  Answer the questions on the half sheet.
Vocabulary: Friday
News Team #1: Friday
***Book Talk: Tuesday, Feb. 4

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

I assigned a "Book Talk" book report today.  Please take a look at the worksheet your child brought home.  This report should be completed at home and is due on Tuesday, February 4.  My students will share their summaries and answers to the questions with each other in a small group setting.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  *Reading log is due on Friday.
Math: Lesson #21, problems 2 and 3.
Holes Vocabulary #2: Homework is due on Friday.
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Holes: Read pages 64 - 76. This can be part of your nightly reading.
Math: Finish Lesson #17.
Vocabulary: Finish homework for tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

I sent home a few Scholastic book order forms today. My online code is GNZFR. 

Homework

Read: 30 min. 
Holes: Read pages 41-51 (this may be part of your 30 min. reading) and answer the 3 questions.
Math: #5 and 7 in the review packet.
Vocabulary: Friday.

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Hello and welcome back! It was great to see everyone today. We had fun sharing our "break" experiences and talking about what we will be doing in class over the next few months.  I'm looking forward to a great "second half" with your children!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: #4 in the math review packet.
Holes Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.