Last Week of the Year!

Homework Monday
Read 20min (finish those books before the winter break!)
Math-Finish L100
Study for Science Test
Get White Elephant Gift for Wednesdays Exchange ($10/under)
Return signed progress report
*Optional-work on Spelling Vocab Word Search/Crossword*
Be polite and loving to your parents.

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Get White Elephant Gift for exchange
Finish Spelling Crossword/Word Search
Return Progress Reports
Get ready to party!
Wear green and red.

WEEK of December 13th-17th

Homework Monday
Read 20min.
Math L92+p.111+112in HM Wkbk
Spelling-Correct words and Study for Test
Memorize Winter Poem/and Your own poem for
Friday's Poetry Cafe'

Homework Tuesday
Read 20min.
Math L96+p.129/130 in HM Wkbk
Science review-p.114+115 in Science Wkbk
REVIEW STUDY GUIDE-Test-Tuesday, December 21st
Memorize Winter Poem/and Your own poem for
Friday's Poetry Cafe'

Homework Wednesday
Read 20min.
Math L98odds
REVIEW SCIENCE STUDY GUIDE-Test-Tuesday, December 21st
Memorize Winter Poem/and Your own poem for
Friday's Poetry Cafe'
Canned Good Drive

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Finish Science Wkbk Unit 3-Water Cycle
Dress Up
Practice Poems
Bring Canned Goods/Last day

WEEK 16

This week our class will begin the Water Cycle Unit in Science and start the process of researching Science Project ideas. In writing we will be studying poetry and composing our own winter poems. In addition, students will get the opportunity to choose from a variety of famous poems to memorize and recite in class on Friday, December 17th. We will enjoy these poems together by creating a cafe' atmosphere with cider and hot chocolate in Room 12. These poems will be recorded with our fancy flip camera.
That's it for now....See you at the school where kind hearts and open minds rule.
Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-30min. A.R. Book
Math-Finish L80+p.97 in HM Wkbk (SEE BLOG FOR DIVIDING FRACTIONS DIRECTIONS)
Writing-Do Opinion Poem Activity+Create your own on the back
Check out Extra Credit on Side Bar



HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading 20min.
Math-L84+p.95+96 in HM Wkbk
Write Haiku Final Draft neatly on paper in large writing...

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading 30min.
Math Finish L87 Odds
Write Diamante Final Draft Neatly in LARGE writing
Practice Memorization of Poem(s)

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading 30min. A.R.
Math L90+p.99 in HM
Finish Final Draft of Free Verse Poem
Memorize poems for next Friday's cafe.

Week 15

Homework Monday
Read 20min.
Math Finish L72+p.89 in HM Wkbk
Study Spelling Words-Focus on learning the Latin Root meanings of:
astronomer/foretelling/distracted
donated/abyss/ambidextrous/ biologist
contradict/prescription/compel
Bring 2 pencils and 1 pencil sharpener(only for the kids who have lost theirs)
Study for Social Studies Test on Friday-Study Guide on blog
Social Studies Wkbk pages due Friday (p. 47-55)
Extra Credit posted too

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 20 min. A.R. Book
Finish L74+p.91+92 in HM Wkbk (Multiplying Mixed numbers)
Spelling-Learn the difference between prefix, suffix, and root words and be able to identify
them with words:
astronomer/foretelling/distracted
donated/abyss/ambidextrous/ biologist
contradict/prescription/compel

STUDY FOR SOCIAL STUDIES TEST

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20 min. A.R. Book
Finish L78evens)
Spelling-Learn the difference between prefix, suffix, and root words and be able to identify
them with words:
astronomer/foretelling/distracted
donated/abyss/ambidextrous/ biologist
contradict/prescription/compel

STUDY FOR SOCIAL STUDIES TEST

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 30min.
Study for Social Studies Test
Finish SS Wkbk p 47-55
QUEEN ELIZABETH I

WEEK 14-Thanksgiving Short Week

HOMEWORK MONDAY
A.R. Reading Optional
Finish Math p.83+84 in wkbk.
Make dish and bring it for feast!

WEEK 13

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Ch. 43-45 + Lit. Circle Job
Math L66
Use Middle Age Research to create and practice a 2-5 minute speech.
They begin on Thursday
Middle Age Projects due Friday (5 paragraph essay, Portrait, Timeline)

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading Ch. 46-49+Lit.Circle
Math L 68-Odds
Writing-Finish 5 paragraph essay on important person of middle ages.
Finish Timeline(Several people were wasting class time so they may
have a lot to do.) Practice Speech
Write down 3 Thanksgiving Feast options to bring to class celebration next week...
(See paper sent home)

WEDNESDAY HOMEWORK
Reading Ch.53+54
Math-Finish L70
Study 10 vocab words for test
Extra Credit Due Mondays from now on
Practice Speech

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
FINISH CRIPSIN
Math-Finish p.81+82 in HM wkbk
Study for tests
Finish Medieval Projects
Practice Speech

WEEK 12

Dear Parents and Students of Room 12,
We will only have class Monday - Wednesday this week in observance of Veteran's Day.
As a result, our homework will not be the same this week. We will still be reading Crispin and doing a little math.
However, there will be no spelling or vocabulary this week. Hooray!
In class we are each going to be learning about a famous person from the Medieval Times to extend our learning
of the middle age from Crispin. Each child will be researching using our computers, including our new iMac, about one of the following:
1. William Tell
2. Richard the Lionhearted
3. Robin Hood
4. King Arthur
5. Lancelot
6. Thomas Aquinas
7. Joan of Arc
8. Robert the Bruce
9. Galileo
10. Queen Elizabeth
11. Mary, Queen of Scots
12. Saladin
13. Vlad Dracula
14. Erasmus
15. Dante
16. Geoffry Chaucer
17. King Luix IX
18. Tamerlane
19. Merlin
20. William Shakespeare
21. Leonardo da Vinci
22. William Wallace-Braveheart
23. Kublai Kan
24. King Edward Longshanks
25. Nicolaus Copernicus
26. Martin Luther
27. Nostradamus
28. Elenor of Aquitaine
29. El Cid
30. Johan Gutenberg
31. Paracelsus
32. Michalengelo
33. Donatello

It should be a fun class project which incorporates: technology, writing, art, research and CURIOSITY!
Each child will share their Middle Age Project with the class in the form of a speech. Students will video tape and edit
each speech with our flip camera. This will be an in-class project that will not be due until Friday, November 19th. Students
will practice their speeches in class and at home with cue cards.
See you at the school where kind hearts and open minds rule!
Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK MONDAY
READ CH. 38+39 + Lit. Circle
Math L61 odds
Optional HW-Continue Middle Ages Research

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
READ CH. 40 + 41 in Crispin + Lit. Circle
Math L63
Finish rough draft of portrait

WEEK 11

HOMEWORK MONDAY
READ-Ch.30 in Crispin
Math L56 odds
SCIENCE TEST THURSDAY-See study guide link on blog
Science Wkbk.finish p.4-17-Due Wednesday

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 32+33 in wkbk
Math HM WKBK-p.75 (+, - of fractions/mixed numbers)
SCIENCE-Study for Test /Prepare Lesson Presentation on Cue Card (This should have been finished in class)
Cereal Speech Prep.
Vocab/Science Test Thursday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Ch. 35+36
Math L58 odds
SCIENCE-Study for Test /Prepare Lesson Presentation on Cue Card (This should have been finished in class)
Cereal Speech Prep.
Vocab/Science Test Thursday

THURSDAY-NO HOMEWORK! Great job this week

WEEK 10

Dear Parents,
I wanted to let you know about all of the exciting things happening in Room 12 this week. In reading we are continuing the exciting book entitled Cripsin, which takes place during the Middle Ages in England. Our class is using the iPad to learn new vocabulary in class and read it using the iBook. For spelling we learned some Crispin words along with a couple Halloween words for the week. This week we are creating our speech outlines about our Cereal Box Project. We will be practicing and presenting them next week so make sure they practice eye contact and volume to prepare well. In writing the class just finished typing their “Frustrations” essay. This week we are writing our “Spooky Stories” which incorporate the usage of similes, dialogue, an exciting “hook” intro and descriptive vocabulary.
Our last day to take A.R. quizzes will be on Wednesday, November 3rd. Our class is now doing our Newsteams with a Flip Camera without having to write a summary.
This Friday our class will be taking part in the Halloween Parade at 8:30 a.m. rain or shine. Please make sure, like Ms. Dorney’s message specified, that the costumes are appropriate with no weapons, or suggestive clothing.
Next Friday our class will be going to the Tech Museum to take part in the Periodic Table Lab “Elements of Innovation” and we will be seeing Lewis and Clark. Once again, the drivers are:

Berhan (up to 6 students)
Black (6)
Chamberlain (5)
Hall (4)
Jeffery (4)
Rubio (4)
Spinelli (4)
Welle (5)
Zimmer (3)

Finally, this class has been simply amazing with the donations that you provided for our classroom. I wanted to thank you SO much for your generosity and commitment to helping our class to have an enriched environment. Below are some amazing things I have been able to purchase for the class… You’re donations are truly making a difference in this class.


* Ipad (From Scholastic Book Order Bonus Points)
* Ipad apps-Ibooks for class, Periodic Table, Star and much more
* Digital Microscope for Science to be used with laptop and projector
* Science Projects-Weather, human body, conduction
* Flip Camera/Tripod- for newscasts to be posted on blog
* HP Color Printer
* A new iMac!
* Periodic Table Lab at Tech Museum
* Books for class library

AGAIN, THANK YOU!

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-Ch. 17-19
Math - Finish L51
Newsteams-No summary required...Just find an article and prepare a brief speech that summarizes the article
Finish p. 20+21 in Science Wkbk

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-Ch. 22-24 + Literature Circle Job #1
Math - Finish L52
Newsteams-No summary required...Just find an article and prepare a brief speech that summarizes the article
Work on and practice Cereal Project Speech using cue cards done in class.

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-Ch. 27 + 28+ Literature Circle Job
Math - Finish L54
Finish Spooky Rough Draft

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Writing-Finish Final Draft of Spooky Story
DRESS UP-Study for test in Vocab

WEEK 9

Homework Monday
Read Ch. 8/20-4-1
Math Finish L46
Spelling-Correct Mistakes
p. 104-107 in Orange Wkbk-Due Friday
Science p. 1 of packet/front and back
CEREAL BOX PROJECT DUE FRIDAY

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 10-12 in Crispin NO SUMMARY
Work on Cereal Book Project-Due the Friday
Math L 46-Finish odds

READ A.R. BOOK 20 Minutes
Work on Cereal Box Project

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Math Finish L50
FInish and turn in Cereal Box Project
Newsteam Article and Coversheet Due Monday for: The Silicon Stewards and The Golden Glaives
Bring Movies, games and dress up for the party!

WEEK 8

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 20min.
Math-Finish L41
Spelling-Correct mistakes 3 times-Due Tuesday
p. 69-72 in Orange ELA Workbook-Due Friday
Work on Cereal Box Project-Due October 22nd

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 20min.A.R. Book
Math-Finish L42
Spelling-p. 69-72 in Orange ELA Workbook-Due Friday
Work on Cereal Box Project-Due October 22nd

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20min.A.R. Book
Math-Finish L43+p.55+56 in wkbk HM
Spelling-p. 69-72 in Orange ELA Workbook-Due Friday
Work on Cereal Box Project-Due October 22nd

Homework Thursday
Read Ch. 3 + 4-Crispin
HM Page 57+58 Wkbk
Study for Spelling
Finsih Wkbk Pages

WEEK 7

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Ch. 16 + 17 + 20/4/1
Math - Finish L37 + Wkbk pages 15-18
Spelling-Correct Mistakes 3 times-Due Tuesday
Return Survey by Friday.
Finish Social Studies Wkbk p. 35-45
Cereal Box Project Due Friday, October 22nd

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 19+20/20-4-1
Math-Finish L 38 + Finish HM Wkbk p23-26. (EXTRA-Because class is loud and not following directions)
Study Vocab on Blog
Finish Colony Art-Due Wednesday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Ch. 21+22/20-4-1
Math-Finish L 39 (Odds only) + Finish HM Wkbk p29-32.
Study Vocab on Blog
BIKE TO SCHOOL TOMORROW! FIELD TRIP FRIDAY

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 20min A.R. Book
Math Finish L40+p. 37/38 in wkbk
Finish 5 Paragraph Rough Draft on "Frustrations"
Bring $ for In n Out
Get to school on time!

Dear Parents,
* Today I sent home a Parent/Conference Survey with each student. Please make sure to fill this out and return it by Friday. This paper will help guide our conference next week.
* I also sent home your conference schedule time. for next week...For those of you that never responded, I assigned you a time. Check here for the master schedule: http://mrsweetriodelmar.blogspot.com
* Are there any parents that would like to donate a newspaper to our class each Monday morning? As you know, we do NewsTeams, and this would help students obtain good current events to report on. USA Today, SC Sentinel, San Jose Mercury, Register Pajaronian are great papers to be used. Let me know...THANKS!
* This Thursday is "Bike to School Day" Students who participate will get a treat.
* Friday is our field trip to NASA. Please have your child bring $5 if they would like to get lunch at In n Out Burger. Otherwise, please make sure they bring a lunch. We will be leaving at 8:00 a.m. sharp. If your child is late this day they will miss the trip and go to another class for the day, so please be on time.
Here are the drivers that signed up:
NASA DRIVERS
Linda W. (6 students)
Laurie G. (4)
Amy R. (4)
Diane C. (3)
Kevin J. (5)
Kelly K. (4)
Wayne M. (4)
Alysa B. (5)

That's it for now!
Happy Monday,
Mr. Sweet

WEEK 6

September 27th-October 1st

This week our class will continue reading Sign of the Beaver together while learning new vocabulary and discussing life on the frontier in the mid 1700's. In writing our class will be writing in the first person from the perspective of Matt and Attean. In Social Social Studies our class will resume our study of the early colonies in the United States, including Jamestown and Plymouth. We are still doing multiplication speed tests so please practice at home...especially now that we are getting into long division, algebra and decimals. In math we will be working with Angles, Polygons, Rounding and Estimating. In HM Math we will continue our study in fractions. At the computer lab our class is finishing our Brochures, which we will print out on our new color Laser Printer!

See you at school!
Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-Ch.11+20/4/1
Math-Finish L31
Social Studies-Finish p. 36+37+40 in Workbook
Study Spelling Words/Begin Book Project
Turn in Field Trip Forms/Return Orange Update Paper

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-Ch.12+13+Activity Paper/Extra Credit
Math-Finish L32
Vocabulary-Finish and study meanings and usage of the words (We did through number 17 in class)
Study Spelling Words/Begin Book Project
Turn in Field Trip Forms/Return Orange Update Paper
NEWSTEAMS-Rapping Revolutionists + Massive Muskets-Choose Article by Wednesday.

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-Ch.14+15/20-4-1
Math-Finish L33
Vocabulary-Finish and study meanings and usage of the words (We did through number 17 in class)
Study Spelling Words/Begin Book Project
Turn in Field Trip Forms/Return Orange Update Paper
NEWSTEAMS-Rapping Revolutionists + Massive Muskets-Choose Article + Do Cover Sheet

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading-READ 20 min. - AR Book(20% of reading grade)
Math-Finish L35
Vocabulary-Study for test using spelling blog
Study Spelling Words/
Begin Book Project
NEWSTEAMS-Do summary and prepare for presentations next week/Summary due Friday


PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Monday 10-11
12:45pm-Hall
1:05-Quinn
1:25-Martin
1:45-Jeffery
2:05-Chamberlain
2:25-Waddle
2:45-Glynn
3:05-Hickey
Tuesday 10-12
12:45-Berhan
1:05-Rubio
1:25-Black
1:45-Zimmer
2:05-Sweet
2:25-Sweet
2:45-Lovell
3:05-Landeros
Wednesday 10-13
12:45-Carver
1:05-Katolin
1:25-Morgan
1:45-Spinelli
2:05-Pasquinelli
2:25-Welle
2:45-Thrasher
3:05-Carver
Thursday 10-14
12:45-Marks
1:05-Bloss
1:25-Coon
1:45-Ayyad
2:05
2:25
2:45-Paul
3:05-McMillian
Friday-10-15
12:45-Thomas
1:05-Safari
1:25
1:45-Lopez

WEEK 5

Classroom Update

This week our class will be finishing up our Volcano Presentations together in the groups of 3. In reading we will start reading the Sign of the Beaver which is a great book about survival living on the frontier with Native Americans. We will have reading comprehension quizzes and learn new vocabulary. We will read together in class and at home. At home they will be doing 20-4-1 using this book, but they are welcome to read their A.R. books on their own. New field trip forms went home on Monday for The Tech Museum. Please fill out and return these along with the behavior update sheet.I am also sending an e-mail with details about volunteers, conferences and other important information.

MONDAY'S HOMEWORK
Reading - 20-4-1 on Ch. 3 from Sign of the Beaver
Math-L26
News Teams-Patriotic Peeps, Crazy Lincolns-Find article, Fill out cover sheet, Summarize article, DUE FRIDAY
Study Spelling
FIELD TRIP FORMS

TUESDAY'S HOMEWORK
Read Ch. 5+6/20-4-1-
Math L. 28
Work on Vocab at Home-Due Friday/Study Spelling
FIELD TRIP FORMS
CEREAL BOX BOOK PROJECT SIGN UP

WEDNESDAY'S HOMEWORK
Read Ch. 9+10/20-4-1-
Math L. 29
Work on Vocab at Home-Due Friday/Study Spelling
FIELD TRIP FORMS
CEREAL BOX BOOK PROJECT SIGN UP

THURSDAY'S HOMEWORK
Read 20min.
Finish L30
Finish Vocab./Study/Spelling for tests
CEREAL BOX BOOK CHOICE DUE FRIDAY

WEEK 4

Dear Parents,
This week we have many exciting things happening in Room 12. We will begin our News Team Presentations this week on Friday. Each student will choose an article to summarize and then they will share it orally with the class on Fridays.
We will also complete our study of Natural Disasters with a story about Volcanic Eruptions. In class each group will be researching a specific volcano that has erupted at some point in recorded history. Many students are working on their extra credit assignment about natural disasters, which is due this Friday.
Also, we will be having our first test in Social Studies on the Explorers this Friday. The study guide is posted on the right side of the blog. In writing we are focusing on writing our “perfect paragraph” on our favorite hobby.
On Thursday night we will get to meet each other at Back to School Night at 7:15pm. Finally, on Friday our class will be participating with “Save our Shores” by cleaning up our local beach. I need two parents to help walk down with us so please let me know if you would like to go. This field trip connects with our project that is entitled: “I Can Make a Difference”

That’s it for now. See you at the school where kind hearts and open minds rule!

Mr. Sweet


HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-20-4-1
Math L21
Writing-Finish Perfect Paragraph Final Draft in Black Pen
Spelling-Correct mistakes three times+43-46-DUE FRIDAY
Sign and Return NASA Field Trip Form
Picture Forms
Sign and Return Orange Update Form
Fundraiser Papers sent home
Social Studies Test on Friday

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-20-4-1
Math L23
News Teams Choose Articles-Due Wednesday
Spelling-Correct mistakes three times+43-46-DUE FRIDAY/Challenge Spelling Activities Due Friday(4 Students)
Sign and Return NASA Field Trip Form
Social Studies Test on Friday-Study Guide on blog--->Right Side

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-20-4-1
Math L24
Spelliing due Friday
Work on News Team Summaries
Study for Social Studies Test

HOMEWORK THURSDAY-
Read 20 min.
Finish Math L25
Finish Spelling HW-Test tomorrow
Warm-Up Review
News Team Summaries Due
Extra Credit Due
STUDY FOR SOCIAL STUDIES TEST!

WEEK 3

Homework Tuesday
Reading-20-4-1 (Reading Contracts-Due)
Math-Finish L16 + p.9-p. 10=Extra Credit
Spelling-p. 29+30-Due Friday
Vocab.-Define words 21-30 + use in a sentence-Due Friday
Parents sign and return Update Folder Paper
Extra Math Help on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Library with Mrs. Mitchener
Extra Credit=Make a 1-page newspaper with articles about various Natural Disasters
Throughout history. Do at least 3 and include an illustration or two.
You may type this assignment.
BOOK ORDERS DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th
Return Field Trip Form

Homework Wednesday
Reading-20-4-1
Math-Finish L17
Spelling-p. 29+30-Due Friday
Vocab.-Define words 21-30 + use in a sentence-Due Friday
Parents sign and return Update Folder Paper
Extra Math Help on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Library with Mrs. Mitchener
Extra Credit=Make a 1-page newspaper with articles about various Natural Disasters
Throughout history. Do at least 3 and include an illustration or two.
You may type this assignment.
BOOK ORDERS DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th
Return Field Trip Form

Homework Thursday
Reading-Read 20 min.
Math-Finish L19+p.11+12 in wkbk
Spelling-p. 29+30+STUDY FOR TEST
Vocab.-Define words 21-30 + use in a sentence-Due Friday-STUDY FOR TEST
Parents sign and return Update Folder Paper
BOOK ORDERS DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th

WEEK 2

HOMEWORK MONDAY
READING-20-4-1 (Read for 20 minutes, write a one-paragraph summary that is at least 4 sentences)
MATH-Finish L11+p.7 in workbook
SPELLING-Study missed words on pre-test + p. 8-11-Due Friday
Sign and return PE form and Volunteer Survey, Review Values sheet

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
READING-20-4-1-Turn in Wednesday
Math - Finish L12-Study Multiplication for speed test
Finish Social Studies Wkbk p-1-3
Spelling Due Friday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
READING-20-4-1-Turn in Thursday-Have parents sign A.R. Goals
Math - Finish L13-Study Multiplication for speed test
Spelling Due Friday

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
READING 20 minutes-Turn in Thursday-Have parents sign + return A.R. Goals
Math - Finish L15-Test Friday on lessons 1-15
Spelling Due/Test Friday
Review Warm Ups for review test

This last week we did a lot of "getting to know each other activities" along with some assessments in reading and writing. We all used the computers to do a fun 4 true and 1 false activity. This week we will hit the ground running in class and with homework. Be prepared to have 50 minutes of homework each night on average with no homework on the weekends.

In class we began reading a story entitled "Earthquake Terror" and we will be learning about natural disasters the next couple of weeks. We took our first spelling pre-test on Monday so each child should study the words for the test on Friday. Focus on the ones that they did not know how to spell. In math our 5th graders are learning Story Problems, finding the unknown value, Prime numbers and Factorization. Finally, we are learning about the Explorers in Social Studies.

The students are excited and ready to learn. We had a wonderful time getting to know each other while learning the rules, procedures and expectations. I look forward to meeting you at Back to School Night on Thursday, September 16th. If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by class after school, or e-mail me.
I am very confident that this will be a memorable year for everybody, and I look forward to meeting you soon. Let me know if you would like to volunteer in class.
Mr. Sweet

1st FULL Week of School

Week 1-BACK TO SCHOOL
I
Here is the list of things that 5th graders will need in my class:
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
* One flash drive (at least 1Gb)
* Zippered pencil pouch for binder
* Three-ring binder
* Two spiral notebooks(Single subject-wide ruled)
* Binder paper
* Black erasable pens
* #2 pencils
* Eraser
* 2 Pencil Sharpeners
* Box of Kleenex
* Scissors
* Low-odor Dry Erase EXPO Markers and a sock (for math white-boards)
NO PENCIL BOXES!


HOMEWORK MONDAY
Parents and students need to read the parent letter sent home
Math-Finish L1
Writing-Fill out "Getting to Know You" answers
* Parents sign and return e-mail list/permission for blog
* Sign and return after school forms, for those interested
* Get supplies by Friday

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Parents and students need to read the parent letter sent home
Math-Finish L4 + page 1 & 2 of Orange Math Workbook
Sign and return emergency forms
* Parents sign and return e-mail list/permission for blog
* Sign and return after school forms, for those interested
* Get supplies by Friday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Math-Finish L6 + page 5&6 of HM Orange Math Workbook
Sign and return emergency forms
* Sign and return after school/tech forms
* Get supplies by Friday

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Writing-Finish Self-Letter
Math-Finish L8
Supply Check Tomorrow
Turn in paperwork




August 23, 2010
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to Mr. Sweet’s 5th grade class! I am pleased to be your child’s teacher this year and I look forward to meeting each of you at Back to School Night, if not sooner. I believe all children are full of remarkable possibilities and I look forward to helping each student reach his or her potential. My two most important rules are:
#1 Always put forth your best effort
#2 Be kind to everyone.
I believe that each student is responsible for his or her own learning. Therefore, I expect my students to do their best regarding both schoolwork and behavior. With the guidance and direction of both teacher and parents, this can be accomplished.

Goals
My highest goal is to cultivate a passion in my students for learning and growth. Learning is one of the most important things in life and I hope to make this process fun, engaging, and accessible for all students.

Expectations
I will be putting forth my best effort and I will expect the same from all of my students. Even though each student brings different strengths and weaknesses in various subject areas, I expect the work turned in to be their best quality. Assignments need to be handed in when they are due. All students are given a Homework Planner where all assignments, due dates, tests, and other reminders are to be written. We will go over this planner each day in class and this should be done at home as well. A list of necessary classroom supplies will be sent home. I will be doing a supply check this coming Friday. It is imperative that your child has the supplies requested. Students are expected to come to class on time, prepared and ready to learn every day, having the appropriate materials and a positive attitude. Encouragement from home is very important in this regard.
Our class will have a blog again this year to keep parents and students informed of homework, procedures, announcements, upcoming events, and much more. You can find the website at: http://mrsweetriodelmar.blogspot.com. This website will help support learning in the classroom and keep students accountable for what is due. If you forget the web address, just go to the school’s website for the link. Furthermore, this will help guide students who are absent due to illnesses.
As your child’s teacher I expect each student to be: understanding, caring, and respectful to other students and adults. These characteristics are of the utmost importance. I want the classroom to be a positive, encouraging place where students can learn and present their views in a safe, non-threatening atmosphere. Put-downs and negative behavior will not be tolerated. Every month I will facilitate a class meeting to discuss problems students want to talk about and solve together. This process encourages initiative, discussion, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.

Grading/Homework
Each subject has various components that contribute to a student’s grade (tests, projects, homework assignments, participation, extra credit etc.). One important area is the effective use of time on each task in the classroom. There are numerous things we will work on in class and, provided students use this class time constructively, longer homework assignments should be averted. It is also vital that assignments be turned in on time. Each missing daily homework assignment will be recorded as an incomplete in the grade book, unless it is due to illness or emergency. One incomplete assignment will certainly affect your grade in that given subject. In addition, each project that is turned in late will be graded down one grade each day. There will be little, or no homework when a big project is due. The homework time per night will typically be 50 minutes each night, excluding Fridays. On Thursdays we will have a smaller amount to study for tests.
Each night your child will have math homework. It is critical that students learn from their mistakes and build a foundation of growth and understanding. Student’s corrected work will be sent home regularly on Mondays and it is very helpful if parents spend a few minutes reviewing their child’s work and progress. Students may correct and return their papers/tests in blue ink for half-credit. Also, each week I will send home a gold sheet of paper in a folder to update parents on their child’s behavior and work completion from the previous week. Please sign and return this folder each Monday night.
The first trimester each student will need to read for 20 minutes and write a one-paragraph summary about what they read (20-4-1). Students will do this reading summary log Mondays through Wednesdays and I will collect them on Thursdays. Once again, please check the daily planner your child receives, because all homework, tests, and reminders will be on this homework planner along with the blog. Finally, please remember to give your child adequate time and a quiet place after school or in the early evening to do their homework without distractions. As mentioned earlier, the class blog should be checked daily for assignments. I will not typically send home letters but use the blog and infrequent e-mails home. *I highly recommend the After School and Enrichment Program at Rio Del Mar for assisting students with their homework.* For more information, review the accompanying paperwork from the After School Program.

Parent Volunteers
I truly value parent assistance and hope for any help you can provide. The involvement of parents, relatives, and friends deeply enriches the classroom experience. Let me know if you have any additional methods or ideas for involvement. If you would like to come in prior to this and sign up, please let me know. I understand how precious your time is and appreciate any time you can offer in this regard. Last year I had parents who taught art lessons, health/nutrition, computer lessons, a police officer and a local pizza business owner came by and even grandparents came in to share their lives too. If you would like to volunteer in class, please e-mail me with convenient time(s) as soon as possible. I will also provide a sign-up sheet for parents to sign up during Back to School Night.

Personal Background
I was born and raised locally and attended California State University of Monterey Bay where I was in the first graduating class in 1997. I graduated from the CSUMB Liberal Studies program with an emphasis in Human Development. At this time I knew I wanted to be a teacher so I moved on to the CSU Monterey Bay Credential Program. My first teaching experience was as a 6th grade counselor at a camp in 1994. I have taught grades ranging from 3rd – 6th grades. This is my 12th year teaching at Rio Del Mar Elementary School. I have worked with children for the last seventeen years.
The last eight summers I have been a principal at summer schools in the district. I graduated from San Jose State University’s Educational Administration Program and received my Masters Degree in 2003. I am married to Hilary Sweet and we have an active 9 year-old son named Josiah Michael Sweet and a beautiful 7 year-old daughter named Juliet Marie Sweet who both attend Rio del Mar. So I am a Rio parent and teacher!
I look forward to an excellent year filled with learning, growth and fun. Remember…”85% of life is just showing up.” (Woody Allen) Please make EVERY effort to get your child to class. Vacations should be taken during the other half of the year school is not in session. Otherwise, each child gets behind AND the school loses money. If you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me at 688-2053, or you can e-mail me at: martin_sweet@pvusd.net. I am available any day after school to go over your child’s progress, or to answer questions you may have. Please remember to just call/e-mail ahead of time so that I may plan accordingly. Thank you and let the learning begin!


J Martin Sweet

5th Grade Teacher
After School Coordinator

WEEK 36

Class Update...
It's hard to believe that we only have 8.5 days of school left and two of those we will be going on a field trip. Amazing! Hold on, it's not over yet. I wanted to remind you of some things that are happening in Room 12 this week:
Monday-Kevin Jeffery, a parent and lawyer, will be prepping the class for our field trip to the SC Courthouse. In addition, this week we will be doing dress rehearsal for our play. Students will need to bring their costumes and props that accompany their character(s). Also, props, posters and things for the set will be put together for the big play Tuesday, June 1st. Together our class will be learning about states and capitals this week with some fun activities.
Tuesday-Our class will be finishing our Presidential Cubes in the Computer Lab in 5th Grade-They are due Wednesday. In 4th grade we are finishing up our CA Projects and they are due this Friday.
Wednesday-We will be taking our last Social Studies Test of the year! Hooray! We will be heading to the courthouse at about 10:45am for the Cookie Caper Court Trial.
Thursday-Musical Presentation in Mr. McMillan's Class/Last day with our buddies
Friday-Last Day to take an A.R. Quiz.Rio Rock Band Assembly
No School next Monday, May 31st (Memorial Day)
Tuesday (Not a restructured Day)-13 Colonies Play-(Be at school at 7:30 a.m. for costumes/set prep.)Yearbooks go home
Thursday, June3rd-KOA Field Trip-4th
Thursday, June 3rd-5th Grade Boardwalk Trip
Friday, June 5th-Last Day of School! Final Report Cards go home

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Finish A.R. Goal
Finish Math p. 191 + 251 4th Grade
5th-p.221+235
BRING COSTUME
STUDY FOR SOCIAL STUDIES
FINISH PRESIDENTIAL CUBE
STUDY LINES FOR COOKIE COURT

WEEK 35

Homework Monday
Reading-20-4-1
5th Grade-Ch.38-40
Math 4th-p.195-196
Begin Putting Together Props
and Costumes

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-Read 20min
5th Grade-Ch. 44+45
Math-Ch. 26-2-4th Grade
5th-p.233
Practice Lines from 13 Colonies + Cookie Court
Get Costumes/Props

WEEK 34

Homework Monday
Reading-4th-20-4-1-AR Book
5th ch. 31+32

Math Wkbk-4th-p.199+200
5th-p.225+226

Spelling-Write each word in cursive-Due Friday

Bring Tissue Box for Presidential Cube

Class Party on Friday!!

Homework Tuesday
Reading-4th-20-4-1 AR
5th - Ch. 33-35
Math-4th-Finish p.201-204
5th-227-230
Bring Cube 5th Grade
Create 3 Things Skit

WEEK 33-TESTING WEEK

Dear Parents,
It would be wonderful if a couple parents could help me with the 13 Colony Musical. We practice in the afternoons from 1-2pm and it is simple to facilitate. Please reply if you are interested. Also, please make sure your child practices their lines, songs and acting motions/delivery.
This week each child will be sharing their Science Project with a speech that is 2-5 minutes. All they need to do is go through the process of investigative question, hypothesis etc. They should all share their favorite things about the project and what they would do differently next time. Finally, they will come up with two questions to ask the class. Practicing in front of a mirror is very effective. We wrote our speech in class and each child selected the day to share their speeches.
Progress Reports will go home this Friday.
We will be finishing testing this Friday so please make sure your child comes every day this week.
This Friday we will have a fun Book Fair Exchange. If your child would like to participate please have them bring in any books they do not read anymore to share. For each book they will receive a ticket to purchase another book.
Raffle Tickets were due today, but if you turn them in tomorrow I'll forward them to the coordinator.
Boardwalk Permission/Driver/ + Money is due this Wednesday. If your child has a pass please let me know on the permission slip.
4th grade KOA Field Trip forms were sent home today.
Finally, please have your 5th grader bring in a tissue box for the Presidential Cube Project.
That's it for now. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Cheers,
Mr. Sweet

WEEK 32

Update-
A lot is happening in Room 12 right now. We are finishing up our Science Projects at home, Practicing our play performance, Reviewing standards for THE CST test, beginning personal poems, working on our Writing Portfolios and much, much more!

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading -4th -A.R. 20 min.
5th-Ch. 27+28
Math-4th Finish in class math, if necessary p. 187-190
5th - p. 207-210
FINISH SCIENCE PROJECT-Due FRIDAY
Study lines for play and practice acting them out with hand motions and movements
Study Vocab using flash drive

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading -4th -A.R. 20 min.
5th-Ch. 29+30
Math-4th Finish in class math, if necessary p. 193+194
5th - p. 211-214
FINISH SCIENCE PROJECT-Due FRIDAY
Study lines for play and practice acting them out with hand motions and movements
Study Vocab using flash drive(We did the assignment in class)

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Do Science Project!
Nothing else ;>)

Week 31

Monday's Homework
Reading-4th Grade-Finish Ch.9+Lit.Circle
5th-Ch.19+20+Lit.Circle
MATH-4th-Ch.20 lesson 3 in wkbk
5th-Ch.22 Lesson 3 wkbk
Vocabulary/Spelling-Study Words-Use flash drive
Practice Lines from parts that you want to try out for in the 13 Colony Play-
Tryouts begin Friday
Study For Social Studies Test w/guide-Test on Friday

Tuesday's Homework
Reading-4th Grade- Ch.10
5th-Ch.21+22
MATH-4th-20-4 in wkbk
5th-p.490-493
Vocabulary/Spelling-Study Words-Use flash drive
Practice Lines from parts that you want to try out for in the 13 Colony Play-
Tryouts begin Friday
Study For Social Studies Test w/guide-Test on Friday-See Study Guide on blog
Science Project Continue-Due next Friday, April 29th

Wednesday's Homework
Reading-4th Grade- Finish Book
5th-Ch.23+24
MATH-Math Minute 59+60
Vocabulary/Spelling-Study Words-Use flash drive
Practice Lines from parts that you want to try out for in the 13 Colony Play-
Tryouts begin Friday
Study For Social Studies Test w/guide-Test on Friday-See Study Guide on blog
Science Project Continue-Due next Friday, April 29th
Prepare for News Team Presentation if you are in a group presenting

Thursday's Homework
Reading-4th Grade- Finish Book
5th-Ch.25+26
MATH-Math Minute 61+62
Vocabulary/Spelling-Study Words-Use flash drive
Practice Lines from parts that you want to try out for in the 13 Colony Play-
Tryouts begin Friday
Study For Social Studies Test w/guide-Test on Friday-See Study Guide on blog
Science Project Continue-Due next Friday, April 29th
Prepare for News Team Presentation if you are in a group presenting

WEEK 30

COME SEE THE ROCK BANDS AT BRITANNIA ARMS THIS COMING SATURDAY



Weekly Quote:
"A good vacation is over when you begin to yearn for your work." ~Morris Fishbein

Welcome back to our cool school where kind hearts and open minds rule! Wow, vacations are soothing for the soul, aren't they?!
This vacation gave me a taste of summer because THIS coming summer I will not be working for the first time since I was 12. Our family enjoyed sleeping in, playing hockey, reading. My wife and I went to see Clash of the Titans and an intense Sharks game. The time off was perfect and I feel rejuvenated and excited to get back to teaching and learning in Room 12.
* Our class is in the midst of our Science Project. This week we will be finishing our Hypotheses and planning our next steps.
* In reading 4th graders will continue The Incredible Journey while our 5th graders continue Thief Lord.
* In speech we will go back to doing News Teams for the next month.
* I will be sending home CDs for our Musical Play entitled 13 Colonies. Please have your child read the script and sing along with each song to learn the words. We will begin trying out for parts next week.
* It should be a great week of learning!
See you at school!


Check out our new Rio del Mar Newspaper at:
http://seahawksentinel.blogspot.com/

HOMEWORK MONDAY-
Reading-4th-Finish Ch.5-Incredible Journey
5th-Read Ch. 7-9
Math-4th-p.247-248
5th-p.183-184
Science-Hypothesis and Experiment Procedures due this Wednesday, April 14th
13 Colonies-Begin listening to the CD and following the script. Choose your top 3 parts to try out for in the coming weeks.
Learn Vocab/Spelling words(We are doing definitions in class)
News Teams-Squiggling Squirrel Team + Ugly Oompa Loompas- Due Summary + Article + Cover Sheet Due-Friday


HOMEWORK TUESDAY-
Reading-4th-Finish Ch.6-Incredible Journey
5th-Read Ch.13
Math-4th-Next Page-Areas/Perimeter of Complex S
5th-Next Wkbk page-Area of Triangles
Science-Hypothesis and Experiment Procedures due this Wednesday, April 14th
13 Colonies-Begin listening to the CD and following the script. Choose your top 3 parts to try out for in the coming weeks.
Learn Vocab/Spelling words(We are doing definitions in class)
News Teams-Squiggling Squirrel Team + Ugly Oompa Loompas- Due Summary + Article + Cover Sheet Due-Friday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY-
Reading-4th-Finish Ch.7-Incredible Journey
5th-Read Ch.14+15
Math-Math Minute 55+56
13 Colonies-Begin listening to the CD and following the script. Choose your top 3 parts to try out for in the coming weeks.
Learn Vocab/Spelling words(We are doing definitions in class)
News Teams-Squiggling Squirrel Team + Ugly Oompa Loompas- Due Summary + Article + Cover Sheet Due-Friday

Thursday
Read-4th-p. 103-113+Lit. CIrcle
5th-Lit. Circle
Math Minute 57+58
Study Vocab Words/DLR
Social Studies Test next Friday

WEEK 29

Class Update
This is our last week before Spring Break and, as a reminder, there is no school this Friday. Here is a quick bulleted list of what we are doing this week in Room 12:
* In Science we are doing a class project on paper airplanes to review the Scientific Method. On Thursday our Investigative Question for our project is due.
* In Social Studies-4th grade is learning more about the Gold Rush. 5th Grade-American Revolution
* In computers we are finishing up our Cause and Effect Paragraphs/printing them. Also, with the laptops we are researching the origins of Passover, Easter and the Spring Equinox/ Eostre.
* Reading-5th grade is starting a new book entitled: Thief Lord
In class 4th grade is reading The Boss of the Plains about John Stetson and in 5th Grade we are reading "A Boy Called SLow" about the Plains Indians


HOMEWORK MONDAY-
READING-4th Grade-Incredible Journey+20/4/1
5th Grade-Thief Lord-Ch. 1+Summary
Math-4th-p.229-232
5th-p.185-188 in wkbk
Science-Choose project-Investigative Question due on Thursday

HOMEWORK TUESDAY-
READING-4th Grade-Incredible Journey Ch.2 +20/4/1
5th Grade-Thief Lord-Ch. 2+3+Summary
Math-4th-p.233-236
5th-p.1189-192 in wkbk
Science-Choose project-Investigative Question due on Thursday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY-
READING-4th Grade-Incredible Journey Ch.4 +20/4/1
5th Grade-Thief Lord-Ch. 4+5+Summary
Math-4th-next page Ch.26-3
5th-next page-Ch.20-3
Science-Choose project-Investigative Question due on Thursday

WEEK 28

Update
* Thank you so much to the parents who brought in treats for our class-earned party last week...especially Gina for picking up our Subway sandwiches and organizing everything. The class had a great day of sports along with the movie Rudy.
* Our class is focusing on our Science Review in preparation for our test this Wednesday. Once again, the study guide is posted on the right hand side of the blog.
* In math 4th grade is learning about comparing fractions and adding/subtracting them w/different denominators. 5th grade is reviewing graphing on a coordinate plane.
* In Social Studies we will be learning more about the Gold Rush of 1849 in 4th grade while the 5th Grade dives deeper into the Revolution and the formation of our constitution.
* In writing our class is learning to use Depth and Complexity Icons to delve deeper into learning and thinking skills. Furthermore, we are working on Cause and Effect Paragraphs from the stories that we are reading.
* Next week we will be handing out the Science Project Assignment. You are welcome to begin thinking of potential projects.

Homework Monday-
Reading-20-4-1(4th grade Ch. 24+25)
5th Grade-A.R. Book 20/4/1
Math-4th Grade-p.159-162
5th-p.157-160
STUDY FOR SCIENCE-
They will be graded on the curve in 5th (TOUGH TEST)

Homework Tuesday-
Reading-4th-finish book
5th Grade-Read 20 min.
Math-4th Grade-p.163-166
5th-p.161-164
STUDY FOR SCIENCE-
They will be graded on the curve in 5th (TOUGH TEST)

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 20min
Math-4th-221-224
5th-p.177-180
Finish Perfect Cause/Effect Paragraph
Go over Science Project Guide-Due April 29th

WEEK 27

Class Update
* Our class has worked really hard and has earned a party this Friday! Details coming soon.
* This week we are wrapping up our Science Units(4th Grade-Energy for Life and Growth/5th-The Structure of Living Things) to prepare for our test next Wednesday, March 25th.
* The Plant/Animal Cell Project is due this Friday for 5th graders
* Big Spin this Friday!

Homework Monday
Reading-4th Grade-Ch.17+18
5th - Read A.R. book for 20minutes
Math-4th-p.147+148 in wkbk
5th- Ch. 16 L2
Science Test-Wednesay, Wednesday, March 25th

Tuesday
Reading 4th-Ch.20
5th 20 min.
Math-4th-Ch. 17-Lesson4
5th-Ch.16-4
Work on cell project

Wednesday
Reading-Ch.21 -4th
5th-20 minutes
Cell Project Due Friday
Study Guide has been posted

WEEK 26

Homework Tuesday
4th-Read Ch.10+ Summary
5th-Read p. 96-106+ Summary
Math-4th finish p. Ch.23Lesson 3 in workbook
5th-Finish p. 129-130 in wkbk
Science-5th Grade-Animal Plant Cell Project due
Friday, March 19th....See right side of the blog for the
project description

Homework Wednesday
4th-Read Ch.11+12+ Summary
5th-Read p. 113-123+ Summary
Math-NO MATH!
Science-5th Grade-Animal Plant Cell Project due
Friday, March 19th....See right side of the blog for the
project description
4th Grade-Finish Food chain, food web

Homework Thursday
4th-Read Ch. 15+16
5th-ReadFinish Book
Math-Pre-Test 23
Science-5th Grade-Animal Plant Cell Project due
Friday, March 19th....See right side of the blog for the
project description
Vocab Test Friday

WEEK 25

Homework Monday
Reading - A.R.(Last day to take quiz is on Wednesday, March 3rd)
Math-4th-p.141+142
5th-p. 117+118
Write 3 Limericks-Rhyming Pattern: AABBA-Syllables need to be equal to each other to:
Example:
There once was a boy named Taluu
Who liked to sleep in a canoe
He sank to the bottom
And drank a whole gallon
The story is really quite true
Extra Credit Weather Instruments due Wednesday

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
READ-20min
5th Grade-p.40-49 Fighting Ground
Math-4th grade-Ch. 16-3,
5th-Ch. 14-2
Study Vocab

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
4th-Read Ch. 3+4 in Dolphin
5th-p. 58-69 Fighting
Math-Finish Wkbk page
Study Vocab
Finish Limerick Drawing Design

NO HOMEWORK!

WEEK 24

Homework Monday
Reading-4th Grade read 20 min.
5th-Read ch. 1 (entry 1) in Fighting Ground
Math-p.133, 134-4th Grade
5th Grade-p. 99+100
SCIENCE-STUDY FOR TEST
Spelling-Write mistakes 3 times in cursive-Due Friday

Homework Tuesday
Reading-4th Grade read 20 min.
5th-Read to 12:05 pm entry in Fighting Ground
Math-p.135, 136-4th Grade
5th Grade-p. 111+112
SCIENCE-STUDY FOR TEST
Spelling-Write mistakes 3 times in cursive-Due Friday

Homework Wednesday
Reading-4th Grade read 20 min.
5th-Read to 12:05 pm - 1:05pm in Fighting Ground
Math-p.137, 138-4th Grade
5th Grade-p. 115+116
SCIENCE-5th Grade-Illustrate in color a plant or animal cell with labels of organelles. Describe each one and its function
Spelling-Write mistakes 3 times in cursive-Due Friday

Homework Thursday
Reading-4th Grade read 20 min.
5th-Read to 1:05-2:30 in Fighting Ground
Math-Pre-Tests
SCIENCE-4th Grade-Illustrate producers(photosynthesis, herbivores, carnivores, death, decomposition, producers again.)label each step
FIELD TRIP-Wear pants, bring umbrella and jacket.

WEEK 23

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20 min.
Math p. 95+96-4th Grade
5th Grade-p.91+92
Finish Pen Pal Letters (Typed or written)
Gold Form signed
Field Trip Form + Drivers

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
READ 20 min
MATH do Pre-Test
Study Spelling Words
Science test next Wednesday(see study guide on blog)

WEEK 22

HOMEWORK TUESDAY-
Reading-4th-Finish Ch.13
5th-Finish Ch.11
5th-VALENTINE'S BREAKFAST TOMORROW
Writing-Adjective Activity due tomorrow

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY-
Reading-4th-Ch.15
5th-Finish Ch.12
Math p. 79-82-4th Grade
5th Grade-81-84
EXTRA CREDIT DUE FRIDAY-
Inconvenient Truth 1-page response
Johnny Cake/Dirt Cake Recipe
STUDY VOCAB

HOMEWORK THURSDAY-
Reading-FINISH BOOK
Math p. p.83+84-4th Grade
5th Grade-85+86
EXTRA CREDIT DUE FRIDAY-
Inconvenient Truth 1-page response
Johnny Cake/Dirt Cake Recipe
STUDY VOCAB

WEEK 21

Monday's Homework
Reading-4th-Ch.8
5th-Ch.7
Math 4th-p.69+70
5th-p.73+74
Vocab-Learn words
#21-30-4th Graders
#1-20-5th Graders
ANO NUEVO TRIP THURSDAY, 2/4
Social Studies Test Wednesday-SEE LINK ON RIGHT FOR STUDY GUIDE

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 9
Math p.71+72-4th Grade
p.75+76-5th Grade
STUDY FOR TEST TOMORROW
5th Grade-Bring $5 for Valentine's Breakfast(See paper sent home for details)

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
Read Ch. 11-Due Friday(Long CHapter)-4th
Read Ch. 10-Due Friday(Long Chapter)-5th
Math-4th-p73-76
5th-p.77-80
Vocab.-Learn words/We wrote definitions in class
NEWS TEAMS 4th Grade Due
WRITING-Write a "tell sentence"
and some "picture sentences"
5th Grade-Bring Valentine's $5
Rock Field Trip Form Due

What's Happening in Room 12?!
Where to start? Well, in reading we are continuing our fantastic books: By the Great Horn Spoon and My Brother Sam is Dead.
We are doing a fun journal going along with the Gold Rush in 4th and the Revolution in 5th grade. We will be taking b/w photos and making a genuine-looking, historical journal. These journals incorporate many of the new things that we have learned in these history units. In HM Math we are working from Chapter 8 and we are focusing on Evaluating Algabraic Expressions in 4th grade and in 5th we are reviewing adding/subtracting mixed numbers with different denominators. In Social Studies we are reviewing CA becoming a state in 4th and the Revolution in 5th to get ready for the tests on Wednesday. The Study Guide is posted on this blog on the top right hand side.
During our time in the Computer Lab we are putting together our American Hero Projects using Power Point. In addition, in Art we are finishing our portraits of the Heroes. Finally, the Tunes we created last week will be converted to a song with their recorded voice using Garage Band and then converted to an Itunes file.
Our final day to take a quiz in Accelerated Reader is on MONDAY MARCH 1st.

See you at school!
Mr. Sweet

Room 12 Parents,
Hopefully you all received my phone message last night. Here are the drivers for the Ano Nuevo Field Trip this Thursday morning when we leave at 8:15 a.m. I tried to choose parents who have not driven yet. If you are not on the list and wanted to come along as a chaperone, feel free to show up on Thursday morning.

As I stated in the message, please wear very warm clothes...no shorts. Prepare for rain and heavy winds and if you have raincoats, make sure your child wears them because we can not bring umbrellas.
It is a very long walk so make sure to pack a big lunch w/water/juice.

Drivers
Caryn A. (4 students)
Kelly M. (4)
Lindsey H.(3)
Melinda L. (5)
Jamie M. (4)
Tawnie P.(3)
Ian W. (4)
Gina W. (5)

WEEK 20

WEEKLY QUOTE
“I must study politics and war, that my sons may have the liberty to study mathematics and philosophy, natural history and naval architecture, in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, tapestry, and porcelain.”
ekmckinn
John Adams quotes (American 2nd US President (1797-1801), 1735-1826)

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read-4th-Read Chapter 2 of Great Horn Spoon
5th-Finish Ch. 1 of My Brother Sam is Dead
Math-p.51+52-4th Grade
p. 65+66-5th grade
Spelling/Vocab-Make Word Search w/15 words
Make Crossword for 10 vocabulary words + 5 other spelling words
Go to: puzzlemaker.com----DUE FRIDAY

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read-4th-Ch.3+ Sea Routes Handout-Use Google
5th-Finish Ch.2-I am Sam+My Brother or My Father Handout
Work on Vocab and Spelling

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-4th Grade-Ch.4 Spoon
5th - Ch.5-Sam
Math-4th-p.138+139 in BOOK
5th-p.163 in BOOK
Turn in Yearbook Forms
Finish Vocab Crosswords/Word Search
Social Studies Study Guide at:4th grade-http://docs.google.com/View?id=dd4k696h_13gt2gk4gk
5th grade-http://docs.google.com/View?id=dd4k696h_12fp3frkgr

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read Ch. 6
5th Grade-Copy Preamble in cursive and memorize "We hold these truths...."
Study for tests

WEEK 19

Quote of the Week:
"We must all learn to live together as brothers, or perish together as fools." Martin Luther King Jr.

Weekly Update-
* In reading our class will be finishing up the story Bridge to Terabithia
* Both grades will be finishing chapter 5 in the HM Book in math
* Using the computers, we are finishing up our 5 paragraph essays about our dreams in response to MLK and his "I Have a Dream" speech.
* Social Studies-We are learning about how California became a state in 4th grade. 5th grade is learning about the Boston Tea * Party along with the Boston Massacre. In addition, we are learning about, "Taxation with out representation," and how this led to the American Revolution.
* REMINDER-The Newspaper Book Project is due on Friday.Once again, there will not be as much homework this week so we can wrap up our Projects
* The 4th Grade Mission field trip is on Thursday
* Our class will have a Spelling Bee on Friday. Check this link if you would like to practice: http://mcoeweb.marin.k12.ca.us/es/spellingbee/Elem0910/ElementarySpellingList.pdf
The two top winners will on to compete against students from other 4-6th grades. In class we will learn words from Bridge to Terabithia along with the Civil Rights movement. We will learn the meaning and usage of 10 of these words in class on Wednesday.
* In computers we will be working on typing and beginning our Important People of the American Revolution Power Point Projects. 4th Grade will be doing their projects on California History during CA becoming a state. This is an in-class project.

I hope you all enjoyed your 3-day weekend. See you at school! Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 7 in Bridge....
Math p. 45-46-4th grade in wkbk
5th-p. 49+50
Newspaper Project
THURSDAY FIELD TRIP DRIVERS-4th Grade
Stephanie Chamberlain(4)
Kira H.(4)
LEARN SPELLING WORDS+Usage-See spelling blog

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Ch. 10 (Perfect Day)
Math Next page in wkbk
Study spelling/vocabulary + Spelling Bee Friday

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Finish Bridge to Terabithia
Math-Do Math Pre-Test 19a
Finish Newspaper Project
Study for Vocab/Spelling
BOOK ORDERS Due

WEEK 18-HAPPY NEW YEAR/DECADE

Dear Parents,
Did you receive my fancy robo-phone message? Pretty cool, huh? Don't worry....I won't do those that much at all. This blog will be used mostly to convey all of the information you need.

Wow, what a vacation. My family had a memorable time together over a blissful 3-week break.
I can't thank you enough for your amazing generosity. We enjoyed toffee, ornaments, a gift basket, a gift certificate to Kaleidoscope, Sharks tickets/shirt, a lot of candy, and much more. You are all amazing! Initially, our break had a fantastic start when I had the rare opportunity to have my son's band, The Exceeders, along with the Rio Rockers, open up for my band at Don Quixote's. It was quite a proud moment to see Josiah truly rocking out. We went to some wonderful celebrations with amazing food, friends and fun. The Christmas craziness was a blast because Santa got us an air hockey table. ;>) Hilary and I enjoyed an amazing Sharks game. It was one of the best live games I have seen because the Sharks scored a record-setting two penalty shots and beat a really good team...The Capitals (who have the best player in hockey). We also went to a memorial for my wife's grandmother who passed away recently. It was great to hear stories, laugh, pray, cry together and sing songs. Josiah and I even caught a fish together. Our vacation ended with a spectacular trip to Disneyland for 5 days. My kids went on all of the big rides, which made it a lot of fun for me.

Enough about me....I look forward to hearing all about each of the students' vacations this week.

What is happening in Room 12?

* In writing we will be responding to MLK's Dream and writing about our own dreams in class and at the computer lab.
* In reading our class will all be reading "A Bridge to Terabithia"
* In Social Studies the 4th graders will begin learning about California's Road to Statehood. 5th Graders will be starting our new Unit on the American Revolution.
* Students can, if they haven't already done so, start their Newspaper Book Project, which is due on Friday, January 22nd. We will not have much homework the next couple of weeks to have time to complete this fun project.
* We will start using the HM Math Book together. In class we will use the book and we'll have homework from our workbooks.

See you at the school "where kind hearts and open minds rule."

Quote of the Week-
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Martin Luther King Jr.

TUESDAY'S HOMEWORK
Read Ch. 1 of Bridge to Terabithia
Math-4th p. 37-40 in wkbk
5th-p.41-44 in wkbk
NEWSPAPER BOOK PROJECT-
FIELD TRIP FORMS/DRIVERS/$

WEDNESDAY'S HOMEWORK
READ ch. 2 of Bridge to Terabithia
MATH-4th p. 41+42
5th-p.45+46 in wkbk
SPELLING BEE NEXT FRIDAY, JANUARY 22nd. See the link on this blog
BOOK/SOFTWARE ORDERS DUE NEXT FRIDAY, JANUARY 22nd
NEWSPAPER BOOK PROJECT

THURSDAY'S HOMEWORK
READ p. 29-38 of Ch. 4 + Reassess Your Value Structure Page
MATH-4th-p.43+44
5th-p. 47+48
PELLING BEE NEXT FRIDAY, JANUARY 22nd. See the link on this blog on the top-right side
BOOK/SOFTWARE ORDERS DUE NEXT FRIDAY, JANUARY 22nd
NEWSPAPER BOOK PROJECT