I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min. We will go over the guidelines of the book report tomorrow.
Math: Do the first page of the packet (#1 - 4).
Vocabulary and News Team #1: Friday.

***Please remember to turn in your math contest permission slips by this Friday!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Lesson #4 - Do problems 1, 3, and 4.
Vocabulary test: Friday
News Team #1: Friday

Important Reminder:  The math contest permission form is due this Friday.  I'm encouraging all my students to enter this fun event.
*** The staff at Rio want to make sure our students stay healthy and have agreed to the following protocol.  We ask that students do not bring homemade food or treats to class until the end of the flu season.  If your child would like to bring in a birthday treat, please bring in packaged/wrapped goodies.
Thank you!

Homework

Read, read, read!  Bring in the book you will be using for the 3rd trimester book report tomorrow.
My Brother Sam is Dead vocabulary list: Study for Friday's test.
News Team: #1: Prepare for Friday's presentation.

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: At least 30 min.  Remember that tomorrow is the last day to take an AR test for the second trimester.
Reading Log due tomorrow.
Middle West States: Study for tomorrow's test.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Reading Log due on Friday.
Math: Homework #12 - problems 1 (a & b) and 3 (a & c).
Map Quiz: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Reading Log due on Friday.
Math: Review worksheet
Middle Western States Map: Study the states and their capitals for Friday's quiz.

Homework

Read: 30 min. Book Log due on Friday.  The last day to take an AR quiz for the second trimester is this Friday.
Middle West States: Complete map for tomorrow.  Quiz on Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Finish Homework #9.
Vocabulary:  Complete homework.
Colonial Newspaper: Due tomorrow.
Memorize the first 2 stanzas of "Paul Revere's Ride" for tomorrow.

I sent home corrected work today.  I also included information about the Santa Cruz County Math Contest which will take place on May 9.  I'm encouraging my students to participate!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
My Brother Sam is Dead: Finish reading Ch. 5 and answer the 3 questions.
Social Studies: Study for tomorrow's test. Remember to use your study guide.
Colonial Newspaper: Complete by Friday.
Vocabulary: Friday
Memorize the first two stanzas of "Paul Revere's Ride" for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test.  Use your study guide.
Colonial Newspaper: Due on Friday.
"Paul Revere's Ride": Memorize the first 2 stanzas of the poem for Friday.
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Lesson #8 - problems 1 and 2.
Colonial Newspaper: Take notes for your editorial using the outline sheet.
Vocabulary: Homework is due tomorrow.

***Social Studies: Chapter 8 test is next Thursday.  Use your study guide!

Many, many thanks to all parents who helped to make our Friendship Breakfast so special on Valentine's Day.  The kids loved it!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Do problems 1, 2, and 4 on pages 416 and 417 of the packet.
My Brother Sam is Dead Vocabulary: Homework is due on Friday.

Our Friendship Breakfast will held tomorrow morning in the MPR.  Please remember to bring in $5 if you haven't already done so.  Thank you and Happy Valentine's Day!

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Finish the math packet.
News Team #4: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Please send in $5 for our 5th Grade Friendship Breakfast which will happen this Friday at 8 in the MPR.  Thanks!

My students will be able to pass out Valentines to their classmates when we return to class.

Class List:
Derek                      Rylie
Sofia                       Rachel
Hazel                      Elle
Cole                        Cooper
Lola                        Rose
Dylan                     Ryan
Khushboo              Aaron
Jada                       Jace
Talula                    Jake
Lilli                       Arianna
Taleena                 Erika
Adina                    Sascha
Gabby

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Social Studies: Finish and correct 2nd news story.
News Team #4:  Prepare for Friday's presentation.

I sent home a flyer with information about the annual 5th Grade Friendship Breakfast.  Please note that this will take place on Friday, February 14, at 8:00 in the MPR.   My students may hand out Valentine's cards to their classmates when we return to class.  I will send home a class list next week.
Thanks!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Social Studies: Choose two topics for your colonial news paper.
News Team #3: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Persuasive Essay: Complete the topics sheet.  Remember that you may choose a topic that is not on the list I gave you. 
Social Studies: Complete the two-sided worksheet.
News Team #3:  Prepare for Friday's presentation.

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min. *Reading Log due on Friday.
Language: Consider persuasive essay topics you are interested in and complete the topics sheet by Thursday.
News Team #3: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Finish and look over the review sheets we did in class today.
Book Talk: Finish question sheet and summary of your book. Be ready to share tomorrow!
News Team #3: Friday

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.

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. _________

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.