I sent home the "All-In for Rio" raffle tickets today.  Please take a look.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember to finish your book report book by next Monday if you haven't already finished reading it.  Keep bringing the book to class.
Math: Homework #12, problems 1 (a & b), 2 and 3.
Book Report:  Finish the rough draft of the conflict paragraph and carefully edit it.
Social Studies: Study for tomorrow's test.
News Team #3: Friday.

I sent home corrected work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Remember to keep bringing your book report book to class.
Math:  Homework #7, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Book Report:  Finish the rough draft of the "Character and Setting" paragraph. Be sure to edit your writing carefully.
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test.
News Team #3: Friday.
* Gather information for your heritage report.  Don't wait until the last minute!

We composed some good interview questions for the heritage report today in class.  I've told everyone to gather information over the next few weeks and be ready to start writing on Monday, April 13.

I also talked about the third trimester book report today.  I will hand out guidelines and actually begin the report tomorrow.  Most of this report will be completed in class.

I just received confirmation on the date for our Elementary Law field trip. It is scheduled for Friday, April 17.  It's a wonderful experience for the kids, and I hope all parents who would like to join us do!

Homework

Read: 30 min.  Be sure to bring your book report book to class tomorrow.
Math:  Homework #6, problems 1, 2, and 3.
Social Studies:  Study for Thursday's test.  Use your study guide and note sheets.
News Team #3: Prepare for Friday's presentation.
*Heritage Report:  Begin gathering information!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Language: Finish the rough draft of your survival story; finish the DLR sheet.
Vocabulary: Homework due tomorrow.
News Team #2: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

 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've already begun discussing the report and the kids are excited to learn about "where they come from."  Tomorrow we will compose general interview questions they can ask relatives they contact.  I would like them to do the research over the next few weeks and have all of their information ready for the report by Monday, April 13, right after our spring break. Thanks.
*I've included a copy of the guidelines below.


Homework


Read:  30 min.
Math:  Homework #4, problems 1, 2, 3 and 4.
My Brother Sam: Finish reading Chapter 11 (XI).  Begin on pg. 152.
Map test: Study for tomorrow.
News Team #2 and vocabulary homework: Friday.

Heritage Report

Purpose of the report:

1.  You will learn more about your ancestors, gaining a greater understanding of where they originally came from and when and why they immigrated to the United States.

2.  You will learn about their experiences in this country, and as you become familiar with your family’s history, you will also learn about American history.

Task:

You will interview as many members of your family as you can.  Include grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, uncles, great aunts and uncles, cousins and other people who know your family history.

Learn:

1.  Where your ancestors originally came from

2.  What their lives were like when they lived there

2.  When they came to America

3.  Why they moved to America

4.  Why they moved across the U.S. (if they did) and what places they traveled to

5.  How they moved - modes of transportation

Find Out:

1.  What kinds of jobs they had

            -Were any of your family members famous politicians, scientists, athletes,

            inventors, explorers, educators,  outlaws, or movie stars?

2.  What interesting things your ancestors did

3.  How your family came to be

Gather Information

Write letters, send e-mails, make phone calls to your relatives who live far away.  Have a list of interview questions ready to go (we will compose these together in class).  Interview relatives who live nearby.  If any of your family members have written a timeline or a book, you may use it.

Please have your information ready by Monday, April 13.  We will begin the rough draft of the report then.

I've attached a link to a math "homework helper" that I was just made aware of.  This site offers short videos explaining each math lesson in the entire program.  I hope this might be of use.

 http://homeworkhelp5.com/main/

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #3, problems 1 and 2.
My Brother Sam is Dead: Answer Chapter 9 and 10 questions. 
Middle States Map test: Thursday
Vocabulary and News Team #2: Friday 

Here we are beginning the third and final trimester of 5th grade!  I encourage you all to keep up your good work and strong study habits and to consistently turn in your homework.  Let's stay focused to the end!

Report cards will not go home this Friday as originally planned.  There have been a few glitches in the online program and teachers have been given an extension to complete them.  At this point they are scheduled to go home on the 20th.

Graded work went home today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Homework #1 (module 5) problems 1, 5 and 6.
Middle States Test: Thursday
Vocabulary: Homework due on Friday.
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday.