I sent home the general information sheet for the 5th grade Heritage Report today.   We composed some possible questions that your child may use while interviewing family members.  I encouraged everyone to begin gathering information from family members over the upcoming break.  I will have more specific details about how we will organize the report soon.  We will begin writing the rough draft of the report the week of April 15.

Homework

Read:  30 min. Keep reading the book you will use for your book report.  We will get started on this project after the break.
Survival Story:  Finish your rough draft if you haven't already done so.

Homework

*Read: 30 min. Everyone should be reading a fiction book (5th grade level or above).   I'll be assigning our 3rd trimester book report after the break.
*Study for tomorrow's social studies test.
*Finish the rough draft of your survival story by Friday.  We will self and peer edit on Friday morning.

I sent home the permission slip for our Elementary Law field trip today.  We will be going to court on Thursday, April 25, where my students will participate in a mock trial.  Please let me know if you are able to drive.  Everyone is welcome to come along!

I also sent home corrected work today.

***Please remember that yearbook orders are due by this Friday!!!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review sheet.
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test.  Use your study guide.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Study the 8 vocabulary words.
Memorize your poem for tomorrow.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #6 - problems 1-d, 2, 3, and 4.
Vocabulary: Know the definitions of the 12 words for Friday.
Memorize poem for Friday.
***Please bring in your signed Healthy Kids survey permission form if you haven't already done so.

I so appreciate all the wonderful birthday cards, gifts and good wishes that I received today.  Thank you all for making my birthday very special this year!

I sent home a permission form for the Healthy Kids survey that our 5th graders will take next week. Your child my take the survey or may opt out.   Please sign the form for whichever option you choose.
Thanks.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
My Brother Sam is Dead: Study the 12 vocabulary words for Friday's test.
March Poem: Memorize for Friday.


Vocabulary:
prevail          subversion
cordial          epidemic
plunder         retaliate
curt               depreciation
clemency      negotiate
compulsory  unscrupulous

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #4
Poem: Choose a poem from the packet and memorize for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Vocabulary: Homework due tomorrow.

I sent home information about our annual auction raffle today.  Please check out the flyer.  Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review sheet
Vocabulary: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Review sheet
Language: Complete the "Survival Story" topics sheet.
Vocabulary: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #27
Vocabulary:  Homework due on Friday.

Our 5th graders attended the Bike Smart assembly today where they learned about bicycle safety and got a preview of the bicycle "rodeo" they will participate in this Friday.  Everyone is invited to bring a bike, helmet, and bike lock if possible.  The program will also provide these items during the event.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Lesson #25 exit ticket.
Vocabulary: Friday
Colonial Newspaper: Friday

I sent home the final corrected work for the second trimester today.  Please check to see if your child has a missing work notice.  Report cards will go home on Friday, 3/15.

I also sent home information on the some important upcoming events:

*All our fifth graders will participate in the Bike Smart Program this Friday, 3/8.  I have sent home a flyer giving you information about the event and the equipment your child may bring that day. 

*Everyone is invited to a Santa Cruz Warriors game on Friday, 3/15. This fun event will help raise money for our school.

*Our Annual Spring Benefit Auction will be held on April 13.  Please check out the green flyer!

Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
My Brother Sam is Dead:  Read Chapter 6 (pg. 74-85). This can be your nightly reading. Remember there will be a "pop quiz" tomorrow.
Vocabulary: Friday
Colonial Newspaper: Due on Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
My Brother Sam is Dead vocabulary: Due on Friday.
Colonial Newspaper: Due on Friday.  I will continue to give you time in class to work on it.