Reminder:  Our holiday party will begin at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon.  Please come by if you can.

As we come to the end of the first half of fifth grade, I want to thank everyone again for the terrific support you have given your children this first half of the year.  It's been a pleasure getting to know you all.

Have a wonderful winter break. Enjoy time with family and friends, get some rest, and have lots of fun!

Best wishes to you all.

Mrs. Koue

***Remember to keep reading over the break.  I will be assigning a book report when we return in January.

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
"Expert" booklet: Due on Thursday.

Everyone did a terrific job last Friday during our Poetry Cafe.  What a treat it was for me to listen to so many wonderful poems by such a diverse group of poets!  So much fun!  Thanks to all parents who brought in treats.  This made the morning even more special.

Homework will be light this final school week of 2017.  Besides nightly reading, the Puritan poster is due tomorrow and a Social Studies lesson worksheet and video presentation (which we will be working on in class) is due on Thursday. Our "Expert" informational booklet is also due on Thursday. Our holiday party is this Friday, and that wraps it up for the first half of the school year!


Homework


Read: 30 min.
Puritan Poster: Due tomorrow
"Expert" booklet:  Final draft due on Thursday.

Our Poetry Cafe will begin tomorrow at 8 and will continue for about an hour.   Thanks again to everyone who is bringing in treats for our beatnik reciters!  Please stop by if you can.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math: Take a look at your Unit 3 Review sheets.
Poetry Cafe:  Don't forget to neatly and completely answer the questions on the worksheet and to attach a handwritten or typed copy of your poem.
Puritan Poster: Due next Tuesday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Poetry Cafe: Friday.*** Thank you in advance to all parents who have offered to bring in goodies on Friday morning.
Math Test: Friday.  You can begin reviewing for your test using your review sheet. Bring it back to class tomorrow and we will finish it, focusing on division.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Social Studies: Study for tomorrow's test.
Poetry Cafe: Friday
Puritan Poster: Tuesday, 12/19.

This Friday is our Poetry Cafe.  We were talking about last week and decided that it would be nice to have some "cafe" goodies (muffins, bagels, fruit, etc.) to accompany our presentations.  Please have your child let me know if you would like to help out.  Things will get going right at 8:00. Please come and join us for this groovy happening if you can!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Social Studies: Study for Wednesday's test. Use your study guide.
Poetry Cafe: Prepare for Friday's presentation. Remember to carefully fill out the worksheet on your poet and poem.
Puritan Poster: Due on Tuesday, 12/19.




 

I'll be sending in orders for Scholastic Books tomorrow in order to receive delivery before the winter break.  Please send in your order or place one online by tomorrow if you would like to purchase books.  Thank you!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
News Team #2: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.
Social Studies:  Study for next Wednesday's test.  Use your study guide.
Poetry Cafe: 12/15.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - Page 65, problems 1 and 2.
Latin and Greek Roots Vocabulary:  Study for tomorrow's quiz.
News Team #2: Friday

I sent home report cards today. Please sign and send back the report card envelope.  I also sent home some corrected work.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Latin and Greek Roots Quiz: Thursday
News Team #2: Friday

*** Poetry Cafe: Friday, 12/15.

I sent home a "Stick It To Hunger" donation form today.  If you would like to contribute, please send in your donation by Dec. 15.

I also handed out Scholastic book orders, including a holiday issue.  If you would like to order books, please do so by this Friday to ensure delivery by the final week of school.  If you would like to order online, my code is GNZFR.  Thanks!


Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - Finish page 53.
Language:  Finish Comma packet if haven't already done so.
Latin and Greek roots quiz: Thursday (remember that you need to know the 12 roots we went over in class as well as two different ones that you choose from the list I gave you.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday.

***Poetry Cafe: Friday, 12/15.

I sent home the worksheet for Poetry Cafe today.  We went over it in class and I gave them examples of elements of poetry in some sample poems.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - page 51, problems 4 and 5; page 52, problems 6 and 7.
News Team #1: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

***Poetry Cafe: Friday, December 15.

***Reminder: Picture make-ups are this Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - Finish page 49.
Poetry Cafe: Research poets and choose one (or two if you are still trying to decide).  We will share tomorrow.
News Team #1: Friday.

I gave my students the guidelines for our Poetry Cafe activity which will be due on Friday, Dec. 15.  I also gave them a list of possible poets from which to choose.  This is only a partial list, and your child can certainly choose a poet that is not on it.  I am encouraging them to read poems by different poets, especially ones with whom they are not already familiar.  I would really love for everyone to discover a new poet and new poetry that he or she finds interesting and engaging.   I will hand out the worksheet for the activity and further explain expectations on Thursday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Poetry Cafe:  Take a look at some poets you are interested in and read some of their poems.  Try to choose a poet by this Thursday. 
Math:  HC- page 51, problems 1, 2, and 3.
News Team #1: Friday

Homework

Read:  30 min.  Sign and return your 2nd trimester AR goal sheet.
Math: HC- page 48, problems 6 and 7.
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

*Congratulations to Noah Curran and Max Torres who will represent our class in the school-wide spelling bee next week!

Our trip to the Tech today was terrific!  The chemistry lab and the iMax movie were fun and very educational.  Thanks again to my wonderful parent drivers - I'm so glad that traffic was light!

I'm not assigning homework tonight. Tomorrow, however, I will be giving the class spelling bee, and if you would like to prepare, you can take a look at the word list below.

http://mrsdavis9.weebly.com/uploads/2/5/1/3/2513182/sampleelementarywordlist.pdf​

I will be sending home information on our Poetry Cafe tomorrow.  This event will take place in a few weeks.

I wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving! 

Reminders for Monday:  We will leave promptly at 8.  Bring a snack and a bag lunch. Be prepared to have fun!!!

 

 

 

The county spelling bee is coming up and I will be giving a class spelling bee next Tuesday morning.  If you are interested in looking over possible words used in the spelling bee, please check out the website below.

http://mrsdavis9.weebly.com/uploads/2/5/1/3/2513182/sampleelementarywordlist.pdf​

Reminder:  Our field trip to the Tech is this Monday. Please arrive at school on time as we will be leaving promptly at 8:00.  Bring a sack lunch and snack.  We will not be purchasing food there.

Thanks to all my parent drivers.  See you all on Monday!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Place Value/Decimals worksheet

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - pages 45-46, problems 1and 2.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Language:  Complete the "Expert" topics sheet.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  HC - pages 41 and 42, problems 1-5.

*I sent home corrected work today - the final assignments for the first grading period. 
I look forward to seeing everyone this week!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Science: Study for tomorrow's quiz.
News Team #4:  Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.
***Remember to finish the final draft of your scary story by tomorrow if you haven't already done so!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Mystery/Scary story:  Final draft due tomorrow.
Science: Study for Thursday's quiz.
News Team #4: Thursday

I sent home some corrected work today along with Parent/Teacher Conference confirmation slips.  Please sign the slip and send it back to me.  Thank you!

Homework

Read: 30 min.  The final day to take an AR test for the first trimester is this Thursday.
Mystery/Scary story: Finish your final draft by this Wednesday (if you haven't already turned it in).
Science:  Study for Thursday's quiz.
News Team #4: Prepare for Thursday's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Study your Review packet.
News Team #3: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

I sent home corrected work today - as well as the See's Candy Fundraiser form.

Homework

Read: 30 min. The final day to take an AR test this grading period is Thursday, 1/9.
Math: Work on the Review. Finish problem #2 and complete #5, 6, and 7.  We will finish the review and go over all the problems tomorrow in class. The Unit 2 test will be on Friday.
Museum Project:  Be sure to have your 3 contributions ready to put on your exhibit tomorrow. 
News Team #3: Friday.

We had a great day, enjoying the parade, our poems, our stories, a movie and, of course, a fun Halloween party!  Many thanks to all our parents who organized and helped out with the festivities.  The kids had a blast!

Have a happy and safe Halloween!

Homework

Museum project:  We will put together our exhibits on Thursday.
News Team #3: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Homework

Memorize poem for tomorrow.
All three parts of the museum project are due on Thursday.

*** Halloween Parade at 8:30!
*** Halloween party at 1:30!

I sent home corrected work today.  I also sent home several missing work notices, so please check in with your child to see if she/he has one.  I will accept all missing work! Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Museum Project: Written piece is due tomorrow.
News Team #2: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.
Memorize "Spooky" poem for next Tuesday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book - pg. 60, problems 2 and 3.
Social Studies:  Study for tomorrow's test.
Museum Project: Written piece due on Friday.
News Team #2: Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math:  HC - pg. 33 (a-e) and page 34, #2.
Social Studies:  Study for Thursday's test.
Museum:  Written piece due on Friday.
News Team #2: Friday.

Please remember to fill out the Tech field trip form and send it back to me.  The cost of the trip is $5 per person for the iMAX film. Thanks.

I will be giving the Social Studies Chapter 4 test this Thursday.  Your child should have a completed study guide with answers to use.  I have included a copy of the study guide below.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test.
Museum Project:  Written piece is due on Friday.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Chapter 4 Study Guide

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS:

1.  Be able to explain the disadvantages of Jamestown's location.

2.  Know why the first colonists at Jamestown struggled to survive and how John Smith contributed to the eventual success of the settlement.

3.  Know the meaning of self-government and the importance of the Mayflower Compact.

4.  Know  at least two examples of cooperation and at least 2 examples of conflict between the early American colonists and the American Indians.

VOCABULARY

1.  Be able to describe the following:

            a) cash crop               b) indentured servant            c) legislature 

FACTS:

1.  Know the difference between a primary and a secondary source.

2.  Know what allowed the Virginia Colony to grow.

3.  Know the difference between fact and opinion.

4.  Know the importance of the Pilgrim's location for their settlement.

5.  Know how Tisquantum helped the Pilgrims.

6.  Know the locations New France and New Netherland in North America.

7.  Know why the Pilgrims came to America.

8.  Know what Indians the settlers of Jamestown fought.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report: due tomorrow.  Remember to paper clip (not staple) you pages together.
Language: Finish the "Adjective" worksheet packet.
Vocabulary: Homework is due tomorrow.

The internet was down throughout the district yesterday, so I was unable to post to my blog.  I hope everyone saw the Tech field trip form.  We will be going on Monday, November 20.  The cost for the IMAX movie is $5 per student and parent.  Thank you.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report:  Continue to work on your final drafts.  You should have completed your summary by now and should be working on the personality paragraphs and the interview questions. The entire report including the cover is due this Friday.

This is the final week to sell Drive For Schools tickets.  I've sent home a flyer with important information regarding this.

I sent out a Parent/Teacher conference schedule to you all. Many of you have already signed up for a conference time already, but if you haven't please take a look and find a convenient slot.  If you have trouble accessing or adding information to the document, please send me an email with the possible date and time you would like.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report:  Begin writing the final draft of your report.  To stay on track, try to write the final draft of your summary today. The completed book report is due this Friday.
Vocabulary: "Breaking Down Definitions" is due on Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Keep bringing in your book report book to class.
Math: HC - page 26, problems 3, 4, and 5.
News Team #4: Friday
Book Report: Final draft of all pages due on Friday, 10/20.
*Parents,
We worked on the rough draft of the book report summary yesterday and today in class.  We will begin the personality paragraphs tomorrow and will finish these by Friday.  I will begin assigning the final draft paragraphs next Monday.

I sent home corrected work today.  Please check to see if your child received a missing work notice.  If this is the case, please review it with your child, sign it, and send it back to class.  I've told everyone that I will accept any late work and give full credit for it.

I also sent home order forms for school pictures.  Picture Day is Friday, October 20.


Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember to bring your book report book to class and to show your parents the guidelines for the report that I gave you today.

News Team #1:  Prepare for Friday.

I've reminded everyone to bring the book they will use for their book report to class tomorrow.  We will be writing the rough drafts of the report paragraphs in class and I will be assigning the final drafts for homework.  The completed report will be due on Friday, October 20. 

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember to bring your book report book to class tomorrow!
Social Studies:  Finish questions 5 and 6 on "The Plymouth Colony" worksheet.
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Picture day is Friday, October 20th.  I sent home a flyer with information re online ordering.

Homework

Read: 30  min.
Math: HC - page 24, problem 3 and at least one of the challenge problems (4 or 5 -or both!).
Science: Study for tomorrow's test.

In case you need it, here is the science vocabulary list.

Space Science Vocabulary

1.  star                                                             6.  comet

2.  planet                                                        7.  orbit

3.  fusion                                                        8.  elliptical

4.  satellite                                                      9.  inertia

5.  asteroid                                                     10. gravity

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - page 23, problems e-f.
Science: Planet report and diagram due tomorrow. 
Study for Thursday's science test.

I sent home information today on our upcoming Harvest Festival which will be happening on October 13.

Because this is a short week (no school for the kids on Friday) and because we have to work on an online district writing assessment (which must be completed by Thursday), I don't think we will have the time to begin the book report this week.  Next week for sure!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Language: Finish the verb packet.
Science: Your planet report and diagram is due on Wednesday.
Science Test:  Study for this Thursday's test.  Refer to your study guide and use your Cornell Notes.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Science: Finish the note sheets for your planet report.
News Team #4: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min. - or more!  Homework is light today, so it's a perfect time to work toward finishing the book you will use for your book report.  Remember that we will begin this in class next week.
***Finish the rough draft of your narrative story if you have not already done so.
News Team #4:  Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - page 21
Memorize your poem for tomorrow.
News Team #4: Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  I am putting off assigning the book report for another week.  Many students are still reading a book that they want to use.  I will be working on several parts of the report with my students in class once it is assigned. 
Bridge to Terabithia:  Finish the four page packet if necessary and turn it in tomorrow.
*Memorize the poem you have chosen and be ready to recite it on Wednesday morning.
News Team #4: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Study your review packet.
Language: Finish the "Noun" packet.
Exploration Booklet: Bring all completed pages to class tomorrow. Please don't staple them together.
Vocabulary: Homework due tomorrow.
News Team #3: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

***Choose a poem from the collection I gave you today.  Memorize it and be ready to recite it next Wednesday morning.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Finish the Review packet.
Exploration Booklet: Completed pages (4 subjects) and cover due on Friday.
Vocabulary and News Team #3: Friday.

I sent home corrected work today.  I'm still checking in with students who have missing work.  By next week I will begin sending home missing work notices.

As you all know, the Drive for Schools fundraiser is underway.  Thanks for helping out with this event that benefits our schools!

Homework

Reading: 30 min.
Exploration Booklet:  Complete your third subject page.  The entire booklet is due on Friday.
Vocabulary: Homework is due on Friday.
News Team #3: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Exploration Booklet: Complete third page by Wednesday.  The entire booklet (cover and 4 pages) is due this Friday.
Vocabulary: Due on Friday
News Team #3: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Social Studies: Study for tomorrow's test.
Exploration Booklet: Complete 2 pages of your booklet if you haven't already done so.
Vocabulary and News Team #2: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember  that I will be assigning our first book report in about two weeks.  You should be reading a book of fiction (5th grade level or above).
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test.
Explorer Booklet: Finish 2 final draft pages by Thursday.  The completed 5 page booklet is due on Friday, 9/22.
Vocabulary: Friday
News Team #2: Friday

It was so nice to meet all of you at Back to School Night last week. I know there just wasn't enough time to personally speak with each of you, but I invite you to stop by the classroom after school any day for a chat or send me an email with any questions or concerns you may have. I really appreciate your support and am looking forward to a great year with your children.

My students will take their first Social Studies test this Thursday.  We completed a study guide in class which they should use to study for the test.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: H.C. - page 11, problems 1a (not b) and 2a and b.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test. Use your study guide!
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz.
*Bring in your signed AR goal sheet.

Parents, see you at 7:15!

I sent home corrected work today. The kids have been busy and doing very good work!

I look forward to meeting you all tomorrow at Back to School Night.

Homework
Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book - page 16, problem 4 only.
Language: Finish the "Storm Chaser" paragraphs if you have not yet done so.
Vocabulary: Study for Friday's quiz.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Vocabulary: Study for Friday's quiz.
Math: H.C. - page 9, problems 1 and 2, and page 10, problems 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Vocabulary: Due tomorrow.
News Team #1: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - page 5.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.
News Team #1: Friday.

I sent home corrected work today which I will do on most Mondays or Tuesdays.  Beginning next week, I will also send home a missing work notice (a half yellow sheet) if your child is missing any work from the previous week.  I will explain this procedure in more detail then. 

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework Connections (HC) - Finish page 4.
Vocabulary:  Homework due on Friday.
News Team #1:  Prepare for Friday.  Remember to fill out the News Team sheet which you will turn in to me.  You will write a summary of your article on a separate piece of paper and may use this when you present.

I sent home the Parent Alliance volunteer form today.   Please take a look and see if there is an event this year that you would like to help out with.  I also sent home Scholastic Books order forms.  I you would like to purchase books, you may do so online or have your child bring the order form to class.  My online code is GNZFR.  Thanks!

 Homework

Read: 30 min.
Language:  Finish "Nature's Fury" news story planning sheet.  Remember you only need to record notes.  We will organize our notes and write the rough draft of the story tomorrow.
Vocabulary: Homework is due on Friday.
News Team #1: Begin preparing for Friday's presentation.  Be sure to come to me with any questions you have this week.  Remember that I will help you through your presentation this first time around!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Vocabulary: Homework due tomorrow.

My students have their first math homework assignment today.  Usually math homework will be in their Home Connections (HC) book.  I will usually have them bring home the classwork we completed that day to help with the concepts addressed in the HC.

We will begin the district MAP testing tomorrow.  These tests will take a few days, so our usual schedule will be a little off!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - pages 1 and 2, problems 1-5 only
Vocabulary: Homework is due on Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 minutes
Please fill out and return the yellow emergency card to school.  Thanks!

Hello,

We had a great first day. I have a wonderful group of students, all very respectful and motivated. I am looking forward to a great year with them!

I sent home the beginning-of-the-year packet today.  It contains important information regarding school policies, rules and internet use. You will also find your child's yellow emergency card enclosed. Please fill this out and return it to school as soon as possible. Thanks!

I plan to update my blog each day with information regarding homework, projects and important school news, so please check it regularly. Your child will also be recording homework assignments in his/her planner (I didn't receive these until after school today and will pass them out tomorrow). Unless otherwise noted, homework is due the following day.

Please give me a call, send an email, or just drop by if you have any questions or concerns.  I look forward to meeting you all!

Respectfully,
Mrs. Koue

Homework
Read: 30 minutes
Complete the "Got Goals" sheet.

Hello and welcome back!

I hope you all enjoyed a happy and fun-filled summer. I'm looking forward to beginning a new school year and to meeting all my new students.

Here is a list of the supplies I would like my 5th grade students to have:

*one small three-ring binder
*binder paper
*two spiral notebooks - single subject/wide ruled
*two twin pocket folders (paper ones are fine)
*several #2 pencils
*set of colored pencils
*personal pencil sharpener
*two of each - blue and red ball point pens
*small scissors
*a chapter book for silent reading time

Once school begins, I will post a blog each day, keeping everyone updated on homework assignments and important events.

Thank you!
Mrs. Koue

Boardwalk tomorrow!  We will leave at 10:15 and will return at about 3:30.

See you then!

 

Some final week reminders:

There will be two performances of our readers theater/play, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory -
Tuesday at 10:30 and Thursday at 8:10.   Please come to a show if you can!

We will be leaving for the Santa Cruz Boardwalk at 10:15 on Wednesday morning.  Please bring lunch money or lunch, sunscreen, and your pass (if you have one.)  Wristbands will be given out when we get there.

No homework this week! Enjoy these last few days with your friends.

We have been rehearsing our class readers theater/play, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory this week.  We are almost ready to go and plan on having two performances next week: one on Tuesday at 10:30 and another on Thursday at 8:10.   Please come to watch if you can!

I will be contacting all parents who offered to drive to next week's Boardwalk trip later this afternoon. Thanks.

I sent home the final round of corrected work today.  

Homework

Keep reading.  Tomorrow is the last day to take an AR test.

Homework

Keep reading!

Homework

Read: As much as you can. Last day to take an AR test is this Friday!

Remember to bring in the permission slip for Family Life which will be presented next Tuesday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
States and Capitals test: Study for tomorrow's test!

I sent home the permission slips for our Family Life program which will be presented next Tuesday, May 30.  Please sign and send the form back to school as soon as possible.  Mrs. Dorney has sent all parents information regarding the program via email.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
States and Capitals test: Friday.

I apologize for not posting yesterday - it's been crazy busy lately!  Anyway, I hope you got a chance to review your child's corrected work that I sent home yesterday.  Today I handed back the heritage reports.  They were wonderful, and I appreciate the time and effort put into them.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  The final day to take an AR test is Friday, June, 2.
States and Capitals test:  This Friday.

Homework

Finish your heritage report. 

Bring in your payment for the Boardwalk if you still need to do so.  Tomorrow is the last day to receive the discounted price!

Homework

Read: 30 min.  The last day to take AR tests is Friday, June 2.
Science: Study for tomorrow's test.
Heritage Report: Due on Friday.
States and Capitals test: Friday, Mary 26.

***Remember to turn in your money for the Boardwalk wristband by this Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Science: Study for Thursday's test.
Heritage Report: Continue to work on your final draft.  Due on Friday.
States and Capitals test: Friday, 5/26.

We had a fun on the farm today, learning about growing crops, composting, organic pest control and even chicken handling!  Many thanks to all parents who drove.

We have one more section of the state testing which I will administer tomorrow.  The kids have been troopers through this process, and I appreciate their excellent effort.

The Heritage Report is due this Friday. I will continue to assign final draft paragraphs for homework each night this week.  I'm reminding everyone to check the final draft guideline sheets I gave them.

Reminder:  If your child needs to purchase an unlimited rides wristband for the Boardwalk trip, payment must be made by this Friday, 5/19.   Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Continue to work on your Heritage Report.
Science: Study for Thursday's quiz.  Use your study guide.
States and Capitals test: Friday, May 26. I will go over the format of the test tomorrow.

Just a reminder that we will be attending the UCSC Life Lab next Monday.  Thanks to all parents who have offered to drive.  We will leave school at 9:15 and will return by 1:30.  Your child will need to bring a sack lunch that day.  Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Heritage Report: Continue to work on your rough draft paragraphs (one or two a night). Due: 5/19.
The 50 States and Capitals test: Friday, May 26.  We'll be reviewing in class as well.

We have completed the English/Language Arts portion of the state testing.  Tomorrow we will begin the math section.  The kids are doing an awesome job!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Heritage Report:  Continue to write one or two final draft paragraphs each night.  Report due on 5/19.

Two important announcements about upcoming class trips:

1)  I need to change the date that Boardwalk payments are due.  The new final due date to turn in money for the wristband is Friday, May 19.  This will give the school treasurer ample time to make out a check to cover the cost for the entire 5th grade.  Thank you!

2)  As of today, I don't have enough drivers for the UCSC Life Lab trip next Monday.  I have drivers to take 17 students.  I can take 3 myself, but we will still be 9 short.  I know this is such a busy time of year, but if you think you might be able to help, please let me know.  Thanks again!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Heritage Report:  Continue to work on your final draft paragraphs - one or two per night.

It was so nice to see you all at Open House last week.  Your children have done wonderful work this year and it was fun showing it all off!

I started assigning final draft paragraphs of the heritage report today and will continue to do this through next week.  I sent home some final report information today and told everyone to refer to these pages while completing the report.  The report is due on Friday, May 19.  Early submissions are welcome!

I also sent home the permission slip for our end-of-the-year trip to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.  We will be going on Wednesday, June 7.  We will leave school at 10:15 and will return around 3:30.  Please remember to arrange transportation home for your child.  Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Heritage Report:  Write the final draft of the one or two paragraphs. Remember to check the final draft tips I gave you today.

Homework

Come to Open House!!!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Study for tomorrow's social studies test.

I sent home the permissions slips for the Life Lab field trip today.  I also sent home corrected work.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Poems: Six final drafts due tomorrow.
Social Studies Ch. 10 test: Thursday.

We have our trip to the UCSC Life Lab scheduled for Monday, May 15.  I will be sending home permission slips and requests for drivers tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Final drafts of six poems: Due on Wednesday.
Social Studies: Chapter 10 test on Thursday.  Use your study guide!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report:  All four pages, pictures and writing, are due tomorrow.  
Math: Go over the math review we did today.
News team #4: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC- pages 131 and 132.
Book Report: Continue to work on your pages. All four pages due on Friday.
News Team #4: Friday.
***Continue to bring in your heritage report notes. You guys are doing awesome work on the report in class!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report:  Continue to work on it.  You should have three completed pages by now.  All four completed pages are due on Friday.  You do not have to glue them together!
News Team #4: Prepare for Friday.

We began the heritage report in class today.  We will continue to work on rough drafts of the report over the next two weeks.  I will then begin assigning final drafts (in small doses) the following week.

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report:  Finish and correct the "Climax and Resolution" paragraph. I've changed the due date for the four completed pages to this Friday, 4/28.
Math: HC - pg. 129
News Team #4: Prepare for Friday.
***Remember to bring your heritage report notes to class!

Our trip to court is tomorrow.  Please have your child bring a sack lunch as we will be gone during our regular lunch time.  Remember that everyone is welcome to join us, even if you come by at noon to watch the play.  Parking in the parking structure is free.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report: Finish and edit the "Rising Action" paragraph. All pages and pictures due on 4/27.
Math: Student Book - pg. 235.
Survival Story: Final draft due on Fri.
News Team #3: Friday.
***All cast members:  Rehearse your lines one more time!

I sent home the Jogging for the Arts forms today.  This event will take place on April 28.  I also sent home the order form for the burrito dinner fundraiser for 6th grade science camp.  This will be happening the night of Open House, 5/4.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report: Finish and edit the rough draft of the "Problem" paragraph.  You may type it at home as well.  Your finished book report pages are due on Thursday, 4/27.
Survival Story: Final draft due on Friday.
News Team #3: Prepare for Friday.
***"Cookie Play cast:  Go over your lines!

Our trip to the Watsonville Courthouse is this Thursday.  Many thanks to all my parents who have offered to drive.  If you cannot drive but would like to come by to see the play, please do so.  The "cookie trial" will take place at noon.  I'm not sure which courtroom we will get, but the deputy who will greet you will direct direct you to where we will be.

We will begin writing the heritage report this week.  I've asked the kids to bring in their notes.

Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Survival Story: Final draft is due on Friday.
News Team #3: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Report: Edit your "Character/Setting" paragraph.  I will give you special paper tomorrow to write the final draft. If you want to type your paragraph, you may do this tonight and bring it in tomorrow.  Remember to not use a big font - "12" works well.
Math: H.C. - pgs. 121-122
Science: Study for tomorrow's test.

I've asked the kids to keep gathering notes for their heritage reports.  As this is a short week and because I will be called out for grade level collaboration meetings, we won't start the rough drafts of the report until next week.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Science: Study for Thursday's test.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember to bring your book report book to class.
Science:  Study for Thursday's test.  Use your study guide!

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember to bring your book report book to class.
Science:  Finish answering the questions in your science workbook. Pages: 52-55, 58-61, and 64-65.

I sent home the permission slips for our Elementary Law field trip today.  The trip is scheduled for Thursday, April 28, at the Watsonville Superior Courthouse.  Everyone is welcome to come and watch our "cookie" play!


Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember to bring the book you've chosen for your book report tomorrow.
Vocabulary:  Study for tomorrow's test.
Survival Story: Finish rough draft.
*Bring in your signed AR goal sheet.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book - page 208. You can refer to pg. 206 for help.
Social Studies: ABC page is due tomorrow.
Vocabulary test: Thursday.
Survival Story: Your rough draft is due on Thursday.  We will self and peer edit in class.

  I sent home the guidelines for the heritage report today. For this report the students trace their family histories through written sources and interviews with family members, collecting information which they will use in their reports.  We composed some possible interview questions on the back of the guideline sheet - these are general and can, of course, be modified to suit everyone's individual needs.  I will begin the rough draft of the report with them after the spring break. 

I sent home corrected work today. 

Homework

Read: 30 min.
My Brother Sam:  Read pages 171-181.
Revolutionary War ABC page: due on Wednesday.
Vocabulary test: Thursday.

Homework

Read: 30 min. or more.  Remember that we will begin the book report next week in class.
Math: Look over the math review we did today.
News Team #2: Prepare for tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - pages 109 and 110.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Study for tomorrow's social studies test!

I want to thank all my students and their parents for making my birthday very special today.  I enjoyed a yummy lunch, loved the beautiful flowers, and am looking forward to a shopping excursion to Nordstrom.  You all have spoiled me and I am truly grateful!

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember that we will be starting a book report in class next week.  You don't have to have your entire book read, but you should complete it by the end of Spring Break.
Math:  HC - pg. 108, problem #2.
Social Studies:  Study for Wednesday's test.

Along with other members of our staff, I will be attending the CUE (tech) Conference in Palm Springs for the next few days.  Emily Ray Ray, my sub, will be holding down the fort.  Below, I am posting homework for both Wednesday and Thursday.  Thanks.

Wednesday:
Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - page 105
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.
***Finish your social studies Chapter 9 study guide and begin studying for next Wednesday's test.

Thursday:
Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - pg. 109, problems 3 and 4.
Vocabulary: Due tomorrow.
***Social Studies test: Wed., 4/22.

Thanks so much to all parents who sent in a pie today - they made our learning about pi much sweeter!

I told the kids that we will be starting the 3rd trimester book report in about 2 weeks and that they should be reading a book of fiction. This report will be done mostly in class and I will go through it step-by-step with them. We will only be doing a small portion before the spring break, so if your child is just beginning a book, she/he will have time to finish over the following few weeks. 

I sent home a few final (for the 2nd trimester) corrected assignments home today.  Report cards go home this Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min. or more.  This is a good time to get a little more reading in as you don't have much homework tonight!
Vocabulary: Friday

Tomorrow is an all-school "pi" day where all grade levels will participate in various pi activities.  We will be exploring what pi is and how to apply the concept in math problems.  We also thought it would be fun to include some actual pies in our "study." So...anyone who would like to bring in a pie (any flavor) is most welcome to do so!  I know this is last minute, and I apologize for this, but we just came up with this tasty idea today.  No obligation!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book - page 187.
Vocabulary: Homework is due on Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Language: Complete Survival Story topic sheet.
Map Test: Study for tomorrow's test.
Vocabulary: Finish homework.
News Team #1: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
My Brother Sam is Dead: Read Ch. 3 and answer the questions on the half sheet.
Vocabulary: Friday
Map test: Friday
News Team #1: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Vocabulary: Friday
Map Test: Friday
News Team #1: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

Homework

National Park Travel Guide: Your completed report is due tomorrow.  Remember to not staple your pages together. 
Middle West Map: Finish labeling and coloring map - I will check this tomorrow.  The map test will be on Friday.
Vocabulary: Homework is due on Friday.
News Team #1: Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Multiplying Fractions half sheet
Park Guide: Final draft of "Interesting Facts" paragraphs.  I forgot to add the "Conclusion" to the order of pages sheet.  This paragraph can go before your glossary, at the end of your written information.  All final draft pages are due next Tuesday, March 7.

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National Park Travel Guide - Order of Pages

Cover

Title Page

Table of Contents

Park History

Statistics

Climate

Wildlife

Plant Life

Places of Interest

Activities

Other Interesting Facts

Conservation Efforts (optional)

Conclusion

Glossary

Bibliography

*Your map and graph/chart/diagram may be placed wherever you want.

I sent home corrected work today along with a few other important papers.  Please look for your child's permission slip to take the Health Kids Survey.  This consent form is required for our 5th grade students to take the survey.  Thank you!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review half sheet
Park Guide: Final draft of "Activities" paragraph. Also, continue to work on your cover and/or map if you need to.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Park Guide: Final draft of "Places of Interest."  Work on your park map if you have not yet finished it.
Remember to use the  table of contents and the bibliography format we reviewed today.
Guide Book due: Tuesday, 3/7.

The kids are continuing to write the rough drafts of their national park reports in class, and I will continue to assign the final drafts for homework.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - pg. 91, problems 3 and 4.
National Park Guide:  Final draft of "Plant Life" paragraph. *Remember to refer to the "Final Draft Guidelines" below.
All final pages of the booklet are due on Tuesday, 3/7 (you may turn it in earlier if you like).  Please don't staple the pages together as we will assemble them in class on the day they are due. 

National Park Travel Guide – Final Draft

1.  The final draft of your travel guide may be handwritten or typed on one side of the paper only.

2. Your paragraphs should be well developed (minimum 6 - 8 sentences), containing dates, measurements, distances, and descriptive examples where appropriate.

3. Your writing must be neat and have correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.

4. Your artwork (cover, map, and chart, graph, or diagram) should show best effort quality.

5.  We will assemble your completed final draft pages in class.

Homework

Read: 30 min. The final day to take an AR test is March 8.
National Park Guide:  You can continue with the "Climate" paragraph and begin the "Wildlife" paragraph.  If you need to finish the rough draft of either of these paragraphs, please do so.
Social Studies: Study for tomorrow's test.

*National Park Travel Guide is due on Tuesday, March 7.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
National Park Guide: Final draft of "Statistics" and "Climate" paragraphs.
Social Studies: Study for Friday's test.

Over the past two weeks, the kids have been working on taking notes and writing rough draft paragraphs for their current writing project, a national park "travel guide."  Beginning today, I will be assigning the final draft paragraphs, one piece at a time.  The final drafts may be typed or neatly handwritten.  I will guide them through the title page, table of contents and bibliography in class. They have also been working on the park map which they drawing.  The chart or graph can be printed off an online source.  I will go over this in class as well.

I have included below information and guidelines for the project.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
National Park:  Write the final draft of the "Park History" paragraph.
Social Studies: Study for Friday's test.  Use your study guide!

 

National Park Travel Guide - Guidelines

            For this writing activity you will learn about a national park of your choice.  Using a variety of research sources, you will take notes, organize your information, write a rough draft and after careful editing, write a final draft of your "book."

You will need to find information in each of the following areas:

*Park history (when it was established, who was responsible, original inhabitants)

    

*General statistics (location, size, lengths of rivers, heights of mountains, etc.)

*Climate (temperatures, precipitation, etc.)

*Wildlife

*Plant life

*Places of interest

*Popular activities (things that visitors can do there)

*Other interesting facts (things that are unique to this park)

*Conservation efforts

You will also include the following:

*An illustrated cover

*A table of contents

*A title page containing the name of the park, your name, your grade, and date

*A map showing where your park is located (I will help you with this)

*A chart, graph, or diagram containing information about a particular aspect of the park

*A glossary of at least 5 words and their meanings

*A bibliography (you should have at least 4 sources)

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National Park Travel Guide – Final Draft

1.  The final draft of your travel guide may be handwritten or typed on one side of the paper only.

2. Your paragraphs should be well developed (minimum 6 - 8 sentences), containing dates, measurements, distances, and descriptive examples where appropriate.

3. Your writing must be neat and have correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.

4. Your artwork (cover, map, and chart, graph, or diagram) should show best effort quality.

5.  We will assemble your completed final draft pages in class.

I sent home progress reports today.  This is a record of your child's corrected work as of last week.  There are still four weeks of assignments and scores to add before the end of the grading period.  I will accept and give credit for any missing work your child would like to make up.  Thank you.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Finish and study the math review sheet.
Social Studies: Finish pages 80-84 in the Homework and Practice Book.
"Paul Revere's Ride": Be ready to present tomorrow (if you didn't recide today).

I sent home corrected work today.  I will be sending home progress reports tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.

Math Review:
HC book - page 82, #4; page 83, #5; page 86, #2 (b); and pg. 87, #3.

"Paul Revere's Ride" - tomorrow.

I'm sorry for the late post.  I had an afternoon meeting that went long and then had to leave to do an important errand.  Unfortunately,  I didn't jot down the math pages I asked the kids to do.  If your child isn't sure of the page numbers, please go to the review section at the end of the Home Connections book and do a few of those problems.  We'll go over everything tomorrow.

Many, many thanks to all my parents who made our Friendship Breakfast this morning possible.  It was awesome and a good time was had by all!

Other Homework

Read: 30 min.
Memorize "Paul Revere's Ride" (first 2 stanzas) by Thursday.

Tuesday is our Friendship Breakfast, and this will be our Valentine's celebration.  Thanks to everyone who brought in the $5 donation for this event.

Here is the class list for Valentine's Day purposes.  Please remember if you wish to hand out valentines, you should have one for everyone.  There is no obligation, of course, to bring valentines that day.  Have a great 3-day weekend!

Adam                            Carter
Symon                          Fiona
Ellie                              Izzie
Madison                        Colette
Luke                              Cole
Grace                            Madi
Holly                            Skyler
Summer                       Gavin
John                             Tyler
Evan                             Daphne
Trevor                         Dylan
Ethan                           Sean
Julia                             Bella
Paige                           Natalie
Samantha

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book - page 146, choose two problems to solve and page 149, problem #1.
Vocabulary: Homework due tomorrow.
News Team #4: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.
"Paul Revere's Ride"- memorize for next Wednesday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Science: Study for tomorrow's test.
Vocabulary: Friday
News Team #4: Friday
***Memorize the first to stanza's of "Paul Revere's Ride" by next Wednesday.

I sent home the yearbook order forms today.  The deadline for placing an order is March 31. I also sent home some corrected work today.

After changing the date for our trip to The Tech last week, I ran into another conflict.  Our school talent show is on March 31, and I have several students trying out for it. The date for the show wasn't on the school calendar until last week and I missed it! Anyway, I tried to change the date once again but was unable to find an available slot for the lab and the movie.  I'm sorry!  We do have two more field trips planned before the end of the year - one to the Watsonville Courthouse at the end of April and one to UCSC in mid May, so I hope these will fill in the gap.  I know you all paid for The Tech trip, and I would like to handle this in one of two ways.  The UCSC organic farm trip also costs $5 per student and I could save your money for that trip - or I can refund it to you this week.  I told the kids to let me know what you would prefer.  Thanks for your understanding!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book - page 142.
Science: Study for Thursday's test.
Vocabulary: Friday
News Team #4: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book, finish page 135.
Science: Study for Thursday's test.
News Team #4: Prepare for Friday.

Because of today's weather and tomorrow's rainy forecast, I have rescheduled the Tech field trip.  The new date is Friday, March 31.  I will send out a reminder as this date approaches.  Sorry about the change, but I've felt uneasy this week about driving over 17 and felt that it was best to postpone the trip. Thanks for understanding.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book - page 128.
Vocabulary: Homework is due tomorrow.

A reminder that our Tech field trip is this Friday.  We will leave school promptly at 8.  We always allow enough time to return to school by 2, but depending on traffic, there is a slight chance that we will be returning a little later than 2.  I will keep the office updated on our timing. 
Your child will need to bring a bag lunch that day - it takes too much time to buy food there! Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Book Talk: Tomorrow. Remember that your writing should be in final draft form and your summary should be attached to your answers.
Vocabulary: Friday

I sent home information regarding the fifth grade "Friendship Breakfast" scheduled for Valentine's Day, Tuesday, 2/14.  The donation for this event is $5 per student.  Your child may also bring in Valentines for the class that day (there is no obligation to do so), and we will set aside a time for a short classroom celebration.

I sent home some corrected work today - it just keeps coming!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - page 73, problems 1 and 2.
Book Talk: Prepare for Thursday.
Vocabulary: Homework is due on Friday.

I handed out a list of the U.S. national parks today.  I would like everyone to pick a park by Monday for a research report we will begin in class next week. Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - pages 71 - 72, problems 1-5.  #7 is optional.
Vocabulary: Finish homework.
News Team #3: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.
Book Talk: 2/2.

Homework

Read: 30 min. Book Talk due on 2/2.
Vocabulary: Friday
News Team #3: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min. Book Talk due on Thurs., 2/2.
Math: Student Book - page 116.
Vocabulary: due on Fri.
News Team #3: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

I sent home information about the Read-A-Thon and the talent show today.  I also sent home corrected work. 
Thanks for turning in the permission slips and $5 for our upcoming Tech Museum trip.  I will be contacting drivers later this week.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math: Home Connections - pg. 69, problems 1-4.
Holes vocabulary: Due on Friday.
*Book Talk: Thursday, 2/2.
**Tech Museum Field Trip: Friday, 2/3.

Here is the list of Spelling Bee words.

We will have our class spelling bee on Monday.  Sorry for the late notice, but the teachers just found out the dates for the school bee.

I sent home information and the permission slip for our second field trip today.  This one is the fifth grade trip to The Tech Museum in San Jose.  The trip is scheduled for Friday, February 3.  My students will participate in a hands-on chemistry lab and will view an IMAX movie.  The cost for this trip is $5.00 per student.  Please let me know if you are available to drive.  Thank you!

Homework

Read: 30 min. This is a good opportunity to finish the book you will use for your book talk!
Book Talk: Due on February 2.

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.  One of our first assignments is a book talk that I have scheduled for Thursday, February 2.  I handed out the worksheet today and explained the format of the report. 

Homework

 Read:30 min.
 Book Talk: 2/2