Last Week of the Year!

Friday Field Trip Drivers
Stephanie Chamberlain (5 students)
Steve Hambright (4)
Heather Braga (5)
Kelly Foos (5)
I NEED TWO MORE!

HOMEWORK MONDAY-
Reading-Optional
Science-Study for Test tomorrow
Poetry-Finish Holiday poem (art-we'll finish in class + Cinquain)
Memorize Poems for Recital
White Elephant Gift for Thursday
Progress Reports-Sign and Return Comment Section-bear in mind
AR progress is based on 37% of trimester goal.

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read AR 25 minutes
Practice Poems for recital
Finish Poems from Folder: Diamantes, Haiku, Acrostics,
Free Verse, Couplet
White Elephant Gift


Science-6th Grade-Investigative Plan Due Wednesday.(Light Yellow Page of Packet) (20pts) 


HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Practice Poems for recital TOMORROW~
Finish Animal Poems + Illustrate
White Elephant Gift
DRESS FANCY!!!



CLASS UPDATE

• Poetry-We are putting the finishing touches on our final drafts of poems: Cinquains, Diamantes, Free Verse, Couplets, Acrostics and our Haikus. Each student is practicing their memorization and recital skills of their two poems... (Winter Theme from a famous Poet and their Free-Verse Poem) On Thursday we will be having our poetry recital at 8:00 a.m.
• No Spelling!
• Holidays-Our class will learn about the numerous holidays being celebrated during the winter times and their historical context. We take a quiz on Thursday.
• On Thursday the class will have a little White Elephant Gift Exchange at 10:25 a.m. with Christmas Carols. Please purchase a small gift under $15 for both boys and girls. Cheryl Johnson has kindly agreed to bring hot cocoa for the class
• Science-Our class will take our test Tuesday.
• Our class raised $105 for Jacob's Heart! What a giving class ;-)
• Our class will get Progress Reports on Monday. Check them over, sign and return the bottom section.
• TECH Museum/O'Neil Field Trip on Friday!

WEEK OF DECEMBER 9-13th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-25 minutes AR
Math-Do Mars Task
Writing-Finish Final Draft of Couplet Poem + Color/Illustrate
Begin Memorizing Winter Poems (Google Docs)
6th Grade - Science Project - Initial Proposal Form Due-Thursday
5th Grade-Begin Scheduling Interviews via email/phone or in-person
during the break for Heritage Projects

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-25 minutes AR
Math-CGP 3.5.7
5th Grade-HM Ch. 15 L2 Front
6th Grade-Begin Studying Asia Map/"Like 2 Learn"
Science-Begin Study Guide for next Tuesday's test.
Writing-Finish Final Draft of Free Verse Poem + Color/Illustrate
Continue Memorizing Winter Poems + Your Free Verse Poem
(Google Docs-Due, Thursday, December 19th)
6th Grade - Science Project - Initial Proposal Form Due-Thursday
5th Grade-Begin Scheduling Interviews via email/phone or in-person
during the break for Heritage Projects

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-25 minutes AR
Math-CGP 3.5.7
5th Grade-HM Ch. 15 L2 Front
6th Grade-Begin Studying Asia Map/"Like 2 Learn"Test Friday
Science-Do Study Guide for next Tuesday's test.
Writing-Finish Final Draft of Food Poems + Color/Illustrate
Continue Memorizing Winter Poems + Your Free Verse Poem
(Google Docs-Due, Thursday, December 19th)
6th Grade - Science Project - Initial Proposal Form Due Thursday-(Gold Form)
5th Grade-Begin Scheduling Interviews via email/phone or in-person
during the break for Heritage Projects

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Math-5th Division Review Sheet
6th-Benchmark Review
6th Grade-Begin Studying Asia Map/"Like 2 Learn"Test Friday
Science-Do Study Guide for next Tuesday's test.
Writing-Finish Final Draft of 2 Acrostics + Color/Illustrate
Continue Memorizing Winter Poems + Your Free Verse Poem
(Google Docs-Due, Thursday, December 19th)

WEEK OF DECEMBER 2nd-6th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
AR 25 Minutes
Math-Finish Ch. 13 L5
CGP-3.5.4
Science- Finish Wkbk p.66-71 (don't do p.67) + p. AG 52 in packet on Excretory System
Finish Wkbk p.62-71 6th Grade
5th-Plant/Animal Cells due Friday!
Sign up for School Newspaper for extra credit

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
AR 25 Minutes
Writing-Finish two diamante final drafts in pen with art
Math-Finish CH. 13 Review
CGP-3.5.5(1-5, 8, 11)
Science- 
5th-Plant/Animal Cells due Friday!5th next page in Packet
6th Grade-Read Through Packet Investigative Questions Due Friday 
(Last lavender page in packet)
Sign up for School Newspaper for extra credit

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
AR 25 Minutes
Writing-Finish three Haiku Final Drafts in pen with Art
5th-Plant/Animal Cells due Friday!
6th Grade-Read Through Packet Investigative Questions Due Friday 
(Last lavender page in packet)
Sign up for School Newspaper for extra credit


HOMEWORK THURSDAY
AR 25 Minutes
Study Spelling
5th-Plant/Animal Cells due Friday!
6th Grade-Read Through Packet Investigative Questions Due Friday 
(Last lavender page in packet)




Dear Parents,
What's happening in Room 12?!

•  In reading we are continuing our unit in HM with stories about the American Revolution. This week's story is all about Paul Revere along with our spelling words.
• In writing we are starting our Winter Poetry. Specifically, we are writing Haiku, Diamantes, free-verse poems with a winter theme. In addition, we will do Acrostics and Couplets next week. Finally, we will look up and choose a famous poem to memorize for the recital.
• In Science we are finishing the Body Systems in 5th and Erosion/Weathering in 6th grade.
• 5th Grade-CELL PROJECTS ARE DUE FRIDAY. See link on Right Sidebar
• Friday is the Big Spin! 
• 6th Grade Science Projects are starting! 5 Investigative Questions for different Project Ideas are Due Friday.  Go to Science buddies for good ideas at: http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

That's it for now!
Have a great week,
Mr. Sweet

SHORT THANKSGIVING WEEK

Reading (RTI)
Our reading skill this week is Cause and Effect and we are reading Katie's Trunk, a story about the Tories and Patriots.
Math-We are doing a Geometry Activity using the four quadrants and graphing ordered pairs.
No Homework other than making your dish together!
Cell Project is due Friday, December 6th for 5th Grade.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18th-22nd

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26th-11:45am

1. Holden-Antipasta
2. Asa-???
3. Blair-Crescent Rolls
4. Liam-Garlic Bread
5. Sophia-Spinach Salad
6. Jesse-Cheese Potatoes
7. Emily-my dad’s famous pumpkin pie
8. Ben-Boysenberry Pie
9. Hunter-Green Bean Almondine
10. Sam-Ham
11. Lindsey-Stuffing
12. Aliya-rolls and fresh cranberry sauce
13. 
    
14. Nico-Fruit Salad
15. Cooper-apple pie
16. Madeline-Yams with Marshmallows
17. Julia-oreo cookie turkies
18. Fisher-Aunt Barbara’s Mashed Potatoes
19. Kelly-cranberry surprise
20. Lauren N.-Pecan Pie
21. Lauren P.-Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
22. Ava-Sweet Potatoe Casserole
23. Tobin-”To die for”  mashed potatoes
24. Santana-Deviled Eggs
25. Mauricio-Red Cabbage
26. Riya-Salad
27. Sam S.-Rolls with butter
28. Juliet-Pea Salad
29. Jamie-cornbread
30. Quinn-Macaroni and Cheese
31. Tara-Green Bean Casserole
32. Jaden-Chicken Drummettes

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 25 minutes
Math Ch.11 Lesson 3+Do Review Test online
CGP 3.4.1 #1-8
Study VOCAB/SPELLING
5th Grade-Plant/Animal Cell Project
5th Grade-Science Do p.55+57wksht
6th Grade-Science Do p.42+55 wksht
Thanksgiving Feast Paper-Choose 3 Options + Return
Correct and Return Work for better grade.

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 minutes
5th Grade-NO MATH!
CGP 3.4.4 #1-11
Finish Rough Draft of Thankful/Civil Rights #2
Study VOCAB/SPELLING
5th Grade-finish Science Wkbk - L2
6th Grade-finish Science Wkbk - L2
Thanksgiving Feast Paper-Choose 3 Options + Return
Sign and Return Report Card Envelope
Sign and Return AR Goal Sheet

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 minutes
5th Grade-Ch. 13 L2
CGP 3.5.2 1-8
Study VOCAB/SPELLING 
Science-1st Page of Packet(front and back/review of first two lessons)
Sign and Return Report Card Envelope
Sign and Return AR Goal Sheet
5th Grade-Sign and return field trip form + $13 for Lab/iMax at Tech Museum
  
THURSDAY
Read 25 minutes
5th Grade-Ch. 13 L4
CGP 3.5.3 #2-9
Finish Typing "Thankful"final drafts on Google Docs
Study VOCAB/SPELLING 
Science-2nd Page of Packet(front)
5th Grade-Sign and return field trip form + BRING $13 for Lab/iMax at Tech Museum 
(I already put it on my credit card)

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12-15th

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 minutes/6th Grade Read Science World p.1-11(Finish by Friday)
Spelling/Vocabulary
5th Grade-Colony Final Projects Due Friday (3 Components-Art, Writing, Chart)No posterboard needed.

6th Grade-Study for Chapter 3 History Test tomorrow
Correct and Return Work

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 minutes/6th Grade Read Science World p.1-15(Finish by Friday)
Spelling/Vocabulary
MATH-p.95+96 / CGP 3.3.1 
5th Grade-Colony Final Projects Due Friday (3 Components-Art, Writing, Chart)No posterboard needed.

Correct and Return Work

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 25 minutes Finish Science World...take quiz
Spelling/Vocabulary Test tomorrow
MATH-p.99+100 / CGP 3.3.2
5th Grade-Colony Final Projects Due Friday
 (4 Components-Art, Writing, Chart + Biography/Portrait)No posterboard needed.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 4th-8th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 25 minutes
Math-Finish Ch.10Lesson 2-CGP 3.2.1
Spelling/Vocab-Learn meanings/
choose 4 items from Spelling activity sheet-DUE FRIDAY
Practice Speech-Due Wednesday

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 minutes
Math-Finish Ch.10Lesson 3-CGP 3.2.2
Spelling/Vocab-Learn meanings/
choose 4 items from Spelling activity sheet-DUE FRIDAY
Practice Speech-Due Wednesday
HISTORY WKBK
5th-Grade-p.35-45(not p.37) -Due Thursday
6th Grade--p. 23-33 in wkbk due Thursday 

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 minutes-Friday last AR DAY!
Math-Finish Ch.10Lesson 3-CGP 3.2.3
Spelling/Vocab-Learn meanings/
choose 4 items from Spelling activity sheet-DUE FRIDAY
Practice Speech
HISTORY WKBK
5th-Grade-p.35-45(not p.37) -Due Thursday
6th Grade--p. 23-33 in wkbk due Thursday 

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 25 minutes-Friday last AR DAY!
Math-Finish Review + Do Ch. Test Review on Blog
Spelling/Vocab-Learn meanings/
choose 4 items from Spelling activity sheet-DUE FRIDAY
Study for Vocab/Spelling/DLR
6th Grade-Study for History Test

WEEK of October 28th-November 1st

UPDATE
Room 12! This will be a fun week indeed.
Reading- Our 5th graders are continuing to read Sign of the Beaver and our reading comprehension strategy focus this week is Compare/Contrast. In 6th Grade we will continue reading Tuck Everlasting. Our spelling/vocabulary will come from these books this week.

Writing-We will continue our Spooky Stories using Google Docs at home. They are due on Halloween Day. There will be an Author's Chair and we will read some of these in the dark ;-)

Math-5th grade is continuing to learn how to subtract and borrow with mixed numbers.
6th grade is also working with mixed numbers and improper fractions

Art-We are doing a fun and CHALLENGING Halloween scene along with a Jack-o-lantern Dodecahedron.

BELIZE BOOK DRIVE-We will be donating new and gently used books to Belize schools. Today Dwight Martin, a former 2nd grade teacher, gave a presentation about his time staying there last year when he established two school libraries for poor schools. Many students checked out a book for the first time thanks to our donations! These books will be collected for the coming weeks until Friday, November 22nd, when Dwight collects them and boxes the books to send.

Our party will be on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. See you then!

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-Finish Book Projects-Due Friday/AR Quizzes due Friday, November 8th
Writing-Continue Typing Spooky Stories on Google Docs-Due Thursday
Speech-6th Grade needs to choose an informative speech topic by Wednesday
Spelling/Vocab-Study words
Math-Finish CH.9 Lesson 4 in HM-6th Grade finish CGP 3.1.2
Bring Books for book drive

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-Finish Book Projects-Due Friday/AR Quizzes due Friday, November 8th
Writing-Continue Typing Spooky Stories on Google Docs-Due Thursday
Speech-6th Grade needs to choose an informative speech topic by Wednesday
History-5th-do p.44+45 in wkbk
6th Grade-p.26+27 in wkbk
Math-Finish CH.9 Review in HM-6th Grade finish CGP 3.1.3
Bring Books for book drive

WEDNESDAY-
FINISH BOOK PROJECT!
FINISH SPOOKY STORY-Due tomorrow
FINISH Math Pre-Test 6b + CGP 3.1.4 
Dress Up!

THURSDAY
Finish Book Project
BE SAFE TONIGHT!

WEEK OF OCTOBER 22nd-26th

SCIENCE CAMP!

Welcome back to our seven sixth graders!

HOMEWORK MONDAY
5th Grade-
Read AR Book 25 Minutes
Math L32 Evens + p.181 Review
Study Vocabulary
CEREAL BOX PROJECT
Correct and Return Work

Learning Update
RTI-We are reading Sign of the Beaver. This is a wonderful book about a young boy who meets a native american boy. Our ten vocabulary words come from this book. Our Reading Skill focus this week is Noting Details.
I started a new read-aloud book entitled: Al Capone Does My Shirts. This book deals with autism, Alcatraz, and a young boy named "Moose" who lives on the prison island.
Math-We will be learning how to subtract mixed numbers this week. No test! As we are moving more towards Common Core, there will be less testing, slower pacing and deeper instruction. Hooray! No CST Testing this year, except for Science.
History-We are learning about the colonies and beginning a long term, in-class colony project.


HOMEWORK MONDAY
6th Grade
Read AR Book 30 Minutes
Math CGP 2.4.1 #1-6, 9
Write 10 Facts about SUMER from the Internet
Finish p. 23 in History Wkbk on Mesopotamia
Pizza Book PROJECT
Correct and Return Work 

This week our 6th graders are back from camp and they will be doing a few camp wrap-up projects. It was quite an amazing week and I am so glad I had a chance to be up there the entire time.
Learning Update
Reading-In RTI Students are reading Tuck Everlasting
I started a new read-aloud book entitled: Al Capone Does My Shirts. This book deals with autism, Alcatraz, and a young boy named "Moose" who lives on the prison island. 
Math-We are working with Geometry and Fractions in CGP
No Spelling!
Ancient Civ-We are learning about Mesopotamia, The Fertile Crescent and ancient Sumer.
Pizza Book Projects are due next Friday, November 1st. Don't wait until the night before...that would be Halloween!


HOMEWORK TUESDAY
6th Grade
Read AR Book 30 Minutes
Math-CGP Review
Pizza Book PROJECT
Bring $3 for Party on Friday
Correct and Return Work 


HOMEWORK TUESDAY
5th Grade-
Read AR Book 25 Minutes
Write 10 Facts about your colony
Math Finish Ch. 9 Lesson 1 HM
Study Vocabulary
CEREAL BOX PROJECT
BRING $3 for party on Friday
Correct and Return Work

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
6th Grade
Read AR Book 30 Minutes
Math- Finish Saxon L27 evens + CGP Course 2
"Juan's Shapes" MARS taskPizza Book PROJECT
P.24+25 in History Wkbk 
Bring $3 for Party on Friday
Correct and Return Work 


HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
5th Grade-
Read AR Book 25 Minutes
Math Finish Ch. 9 Lesson 3 HM-"Juan's Shapes" MARS task
CEREAL BOX PROJECT
BRING $3 for party on Friday
Correct and Return Work

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
6th Grade
Read AR Book 30 Minutes
Math- Finish CGP 3.1.1
Pizza Book PROJECT 
Dress up crazy or wear your favorite sports uniform
Type more of your Spooky Story (Google Docs)Use
these literary devices:

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1.   Foreshadowing

2.   Personification

3.   Symbolism

4.   Onomatopoeia

5.   Hyperbole

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
5th Grade-
Read AR Book 25 Minutes
Math Finish L33odds
CEREAL BOX PROJECT
Study Vocab/Ch.1-4 in Sign of the Beaver
Dress up crazy or wear your favorite sports uniform
Type more of your Spooky Story (Google Docs)Use
these literary devices:
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·     Dialogue

·     3 Similes

·     Flashback

·     Suspense

·     Point of View

Week of October 14-18th

Room 12,
Thank you parents for showing up for conferences last week! I truly enjoyed our discussions about each child's progress and look forward to seeing the kids reach their learning potential this school year. This week the 6th graders take off for Science Camp on Tuesday, along with the teacher! I will be with the 6th graders at camp Tuesday through Friday, and Ms. Ferrero will be my sub. Lots of learning will be happening, nonetheless. Here is what is coming down the pike this week:
RTI-Our reading skill focus for the week will be the main idea/topic when we read about Mae Jemison, an amazing astronaut and scholar. Last week the class did exceptionally well identifying the story structure components, averaging an amazing 98% on the post assessment and 99% on the story comprehension for the week.
Math-We will wrap up our unit on fractions and take the assessment on Chapter 7 on Tuesday. After this we will begin learning how to add and subtract with mixed numbers in Chapter 8.
History-Our new unit of study on the colonies begins Monday.

The Harvest Festival is Friday, and I look forward to seeing you there!

Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK MONDAY-5th Grade
Read 25 min.
Math-Finish L28evens
+ Ch. 8 L2 (p.71+72 in HM)+Practice on Computer Link for Ch.7 Test tomorrow
Spelling-Study Words
Writing-Use Wordly Wise words to write a story about space. #11-25. Due Friday. Words need to
be used correctly and underlined
CORRECT AND RETURN WORK FOR A BETTER GRADE


HOMEWORK TUESDAY-6th Grade
HAVE FUN AT SCIENCE CAMP!!!

WEEK OF OCTOBER 7th-11th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 25min
Science-Study for Test tomorrow
Math-5th Grade-Do Pre-Test 4b
Study Spelling Words


HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 25min
Science-Study for Test tomorrow
Math-6th Grade-Finish Saxon L24odds+PreAlgebra 2.1.1
Study Spelling Words


HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25min
Science-Study for Test tomorrow
Newsteams-Choose a news article due tomorrow-print it (I can print for those without a printer)
Choose CEREAL BOX project book-book choice due tomorrow
Study Spelling Words
BRING BOOK FAIR $$$ for book fair visit tomorrow


HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 35min
Science-Study for Test tomorrow
Newsteams-Choose a news article and print it-due tomorrow (I can print for those without a printer)
Choose PIZZA BOOK project book-book choice due tomorrow
Study Spelling Words
BRING BOOK FAIR $$$ for book fair visit tomorrow 

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25min
Math Finish HM p.163 review
Newsteams-Write a summary on your article

Study Spelling Words



HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 35min
Math-CGP 2.3.6
Newsteams-Write a summary on your article
Study Spelling Words



HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 25min
Math Finish L27odds
Newsteams-PRactice Speech
Study Spelling Words



HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 35min
Math-Algebra Review
Newsteams-Practice Speech
Study Spelling Words

Week of September 30th-October 4th

CLASS UPDATE
A huge thanks goes out to those who generously gave class donations. I used the generous donations for class curriculum, 2 ipads to be used daily by the class, and two used iMac G4 Computers. 

This Monday marks the beginning of RTI each Mon-Thur from 9:15 -10:10. This week we will be starting a new Theme in HM called, "Give it All You Got". Our first story is about the amazing ice skater Michelle Kwan. Our reading skill focus is Fact vs. Opinion in 5th Grade. Our vocabulary and spelling come from this story and this week's Science World.
In 6th grade the vocabulary comes from Wordly Wise and Science World. In addition, the 6th grade will begin reading Tuck Everlasting.

5th Grade Math-We are working with adding and subtracting fractions with common and uncommon denominators
6th Grade Math-Geometry (Area of complex shapes + Triangles/Quadrilaterals)

Science-We are wrapping up our 1st Unit and the study guide will be posted Tuesday. The test will be next Tuesday, October 8th.

6th Grade Science Camp Forms/Payment Due on Friday, October 4th.


5th Grade
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Science World p.8-11 + "Check for Understanding"on Underwater Adventurer
Math-p.61-64 HM Math + L20odds Saxon
Create Word Search for Spelling words use Puzzlemaker.com, or Graph Paper-Due Friday

6th Grade
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Science World p.8-11 + "Check for Understanding"on Underwater Adventurer
Math-CGP 2.3.2 #2-7, 9+ Saxon L20odds
Science - Finish Packets
Create Word Search for Spelling words use Puzzlemaker.com or Graph Paper-Due Friday
6th Grade Outdoor Camp Forms due Friday, October 4th

5th Grade
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Science World p.12-15+16-19 + "Check for Understanding" other side
Math-L21evens HM Math +Ch. 7 L3
Finish Science Review+Check Over 134+135
Create Word Search for Spelling words use Puzzlemaker.com, or Graph Paper-Due Friday

6th Grade
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Science World p.12-15+16-19 + "Check for Understanding" other side
Math-CGP 2.3.3 + Saxon L21evens
Finish Science Review+Check Over 140-141
Create Word Search for Spelling words use Puzzlemaker.com, or Graph Paper-Due Friday

5th Grade
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Finish Reading Science World + 25 Minutes AR
Math-Ch.7L3+L4 Due Friday
Science-Begin Study Guide. Test next Tuesday!
Create Word Search for Spelling words use Puzzlemaker.com, or Graph Paper-Due Friday

6th Grade
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Finish Reading Science World + 25 Minutes AR
Math-CGP 2.3.4 + Saxon L22odds
Science Review Packet-p.26+28
Create Word Search for Spelling words use Puzzlemaker.com, or Graph Paper-Due Friday



 
 

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 23rd-27th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
5th Grade
Read p. 14 in Science World + do "Big Idea" + "A Mammoth Extinction" Papers
Math-Finish Saxon L16 evens + p. 45/46 in HM
Spelling-Study words
Create Crossword Due Friday (puzzlemaker.com) or graph paper

6th Grade
Read "Biting Back" p. 14 and do "Review an Article" + Anatomy of a bite
Math-CGP 2.2.3 #1-4,6-8, 10
Spelling-Study Words
Create a Crossword with words-Due Friday (puzzlemaker.com) or graph paper

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
5th Grade
Read 25 Min. A.R.
Writing-"Fighting Fungus" + "Clued In" Papers from Science World
Math-Finish p.47+48 in HM (See Review HM Lessons on Right Side of Blog)
Spelling-Study words
Create Crossword Due Friday (puzzlemaker.com) or graph paper

6th Grade
Read 25 min. A.R.
Writing-Do "Design a Toy" + "Shrinking Forest" Graph From Science World
Math-CGP 2.2.4 #1-3, 5-7, 9, 11
Spelling-Study Words
Create a Crossword with words-Due Friday (puzzlemaker.com) or graph paper

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
5th Grade
Read 25 Min. A.R.
Writing-Graph it "Shrinking Forest"
Math-Finish p.49+50 in HM (See Review HM Lessons on Right Side of Blog)
Spelling-Study words
Create Crossword Due Friday (puzzlemaker.com) or graph paper

6th Grade
Read 25 min. A.R.
Writing-Finish Science World Packet
Math-Finish Saxon L17odds/PreAlg-1.2.5
Spelling-Study Words
Create a Crossword with words-Due Friday (puzzlemaker.com) or graph paper

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
5th Grade
Read 25 Min. A.R.
Science-Finish Element Trading Cards
Math-Finish Chapter 5 review lesson front and back (See Review HM Lessons on Right Side of Blog) Do practice test on computer-see link on right
Spelling-Study words/DLR
Finish/Study Crossword Due Friday (puzzlemaker.com) or graph paper

6th Grade
Read 25 min. A.R.
Math-Finish Saxon L18evens+CGP 2.2.5 Expressions with Length
Spelling-Study Words/DLR
Finish/Study a Crossword with words-Due Friday (puzzlemaker.com) or graph paper

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 16th

CLASS UPDATE

5th Grade
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-Chapter 9-Bridge + Summary
Math-Finish L15odds + Ch. 4 Review Test
Vocabulary-Finish + Color Vocab Pictures-Due Wednesday
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS ON THURSDAY AT 7:00-7:30pm


6th Grade
Reading-Chapter 25-28 Holes
Math-CGP 2.2.1
Vocabulary-Finish + Color Vocab Pictures-Due Wednesday
Study Africa Map+Test on Thursday
Friday-O'Neil's Odyssey Field Trip - I need a 6th Grade Parent to drive on Friday
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS ON THURSDAY AT 7:00-7:30pm  
Following the presentation, there will be a Science Camp Informative meeting
at 7:30pm in the cafeteria. 

5th Grade
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Correct and return work for better grade
Reading-Chapter 12-Bridge + Summary
Math-Finish Saxon Pre-Test 2a+ Do Ch. 4 Review Test on computer link-->
Vocabulary-Finish + Color Vocab Pictures-Due Wednesday
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS ON THURSDAY AT 7:00-7:30pm

6th Grade
Correct and return work for better grade
Reading-Chapter 31-33 Holes
Math-CGP 2.2.1 1-7
Vocabulary-Finish + Color Vocab Pictures-Due Wednesday
Study Africa Map+Test on Thursday
Friday-O'Neil's Odyssey Field Trip 11-3:30pm
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS ON THURSDAY AT 7:00-7:30pm  
Following the presentation, there will be a Science Camp Informative meeting
at 7:30pm in the cafeteria. 

5th Grade
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-20 min. AR
Writing-Finish final draft of "Frustrations"
Math-Finish HM Ch. 5 L2-Simplifying Expressions
Vocabulary-Finish + Color Vocab Pictures-Due Wednesday
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS ON THURSDAY AT 7:00-7:30pm 
Book Orders Due Monday

6th Grade
Reading-Chapter 38-41 Holes
Writing-Finish final draft of "Hatchet Imagery" 
Math-CGP 2.2.2 #1, 3-9
Vocabulary-Study Vocab
See 6th Grade Slide Show Details Below
Study Africa Map+Test on Thursday
Friday-O'Neil's Odyssey Field Trip 11-3:30pm
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS ON THURSDAY AT 7:00-7:30pm  
Following the presentation, there will be a Science Camp Informative meeting
at 7:30pm in the cafeteria. 


5th Grade
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Book Orders due Monday
Reading-20 min. AR
Writing-Finish Bridge to Terabithia Packet
Vocabulary-Study Vocab/DLR/Spelling
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS ON THURSDAY AT 7:00-7:30pm

6th Grade
Book orders due Monday
Reading-Finish Holes
Vocabulary-Study Vocab/DLR/Spelling
See 6th Grade Slide Show Details Below
Friday-6th Grade-O'Neil's Odyssey Field Trip 11-3:30pm- BRING LUNCH!
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS ON THURSDAY AT 7:00-7:30pm  
Following the presentation, there will be a Science Camp Informative meeting
at 7:30pm in the cafeteria.

Dear 6th Grade Parent, School is in full-swing and we have already begun working on the end-of-the-year 6th grade slideshow. For those of you who have not attended a 6th grade promotion ceremony, the slideshow is a highly anticipated event, documenting how the kids have changed, from kindergarten to now.  In order for this project to be a success, we need the following photos from all of you: 1. Kindergarten picture:  please send 1-2 of your favorite pictures of your child  as a kindergartener. This picture does not have to be from Rio Del Mar but should be a  picture of your child alone. 2. Friend pictures for Recreations:  please send as many great photos as you’ve got of  your child and friends (group shots will be re-enacted with 6th graders).  These photos  should be of your children between the ages of 5-7 in a group of 2 or more. These do not  need to be photos taken at Rio but hopefully of students who are now in Rio’s 6th grade.  Our goal is to represent as many children as possible but we can only do this with your help. These pictures are due to Mr. Kyle, or Mary or Veronica, by October 1st. We ask that you send them to us in digital format (either via email or on a CD or flash drive). We need a 4x6 photo at 300dpi or larger. If you do not have these photos in digital format, we can scan them for you.  They can be dropped off to the front office or brought to Mr. Kyle, in an envelope, with your child’s name and your phone number and email address written on the envelope. We will then scan these photos and return them to you, via your child or the front office, whichever you used.    OR    You can bring your photos to yearbook class at 3:15pm in Rio’s computer lab on Monday Sept 23rd or 30th and pick them up at 4:15 that same day after class. You can stay and be involved in the scanning process if you like. We understand your child’s photos are precious. If you have any questions, please let us know. We look forward to creating an amazing photo  memory of the class of 2014. Doug Kyle: dkyle@mac.com Key-Grip/ Creative Director/Photographer Mary Zimmer: maryhelenzimmer@gmail.com & Veronica Hoover: vhoover@gmail.com Executive Producers/ Directors

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9-13th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
5th Grade
Reading-Read Ch. 2 Bridge to Terabithia (No summary)
Math-Finish L11 evens
Writing-Finish "Frustrations" Rough Draft
Study Vocab/Spelling
Study for History Test
PICTURE DAY TOMORROW! Look pretty
Practice News Team Speech-Speeches on Friday

6th Grade
Reading-Read Ch. 7 in Holes
Math-Finish L12 evens + CGP #1, 2, 4, 9, 10
Writing-Finish "Imagery Hatchet Essay" Rough Draft
Study Vocab/Spelling
Study for History Test
PICTURE DAY TOMORROW!
Practice News Team Speech-Speeches on Friday  

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
5th Grade
Reading-Read Ch. 3 Bridge to Terabithia+Summary
Math-Finish L12odds + p.37+38 in HM
Writing-Finish "Frustrations" Rough Draft
Study Vocab/Spelling
Practice News Team Speech-Speeches on Friday

6th Grade
Reading-Read Ch. 10-13 in Holes
Math-CGP 2.1.2
Writing-Finish "Imagery Hatchet Essay" Rough Draft
Study Vocab/Spelling
Practice News Team Speech-Speeches on Friday  

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
5th Grade
Reading-Read Ch. 6 Bridge to Terabithia+Summary
Math-Finish L13evens + p.39+40 in HM
Study Vocab/Spelling
Practice News Team Speech-Speeches on Friday
Bring Lunch/Snack or $ for In n Out

6th Grade
Reading-Read Ch. 17-19 in Holes
Math-CGP 2.1.3 + L13odds
Study Vocab/Spelling
Practice News Team Speech-Speeches on Friday  
Bring Lunch/Snack or $ for In n Out 

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
5th Grade
Reading-25 min. AR 
Study Vocab/Spelling?DLR
Practice News Team Speech-Speeches on Friday


6th Grade
Reading-25 min. AR 
Study Vocab/Spelling?DLR
Practice News Team Speech-Speeches on Friday





CLASS UPDATE
Picture Day is Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. The forms will be going home Monday after school. Make sure your child brings their form and is dressed well for picture day.

NASA FIELD TRIP IS THURSDAY. If your forms/prints etc. are not completed we will need to select another driver on our long list. Don't worry if you don't get it done, because there are many exciting upcoming trips this year!

5th Grade-
This week we will start reading Bridge to Terabithia together and this will have spelling vocabulary that each child will learn through the coming weeks. This wonderful book explores imagination, unlikely friendships,  family relationships and experiencing loss. There are many great talking points throughout so I encourage parents to read along and discuss it with their children.

Math-We will be going deeper in fractions and learning how they relate to decimals in Chapter 4.

Science-This week we kick off our challenging unit of study about the Periodic Table of Elements. They will learn some catchy songs to help them memorize each of the first 10 elements and the entire table for extra credit.

History-Our test on the Explorers is this Tuesday. Finish and review the study guide!

Writing-We are writing a 5-paragraph essay about our Frustrations! Our focus in this writing is content development and voice/style.

Extra Credit Math
+ Book Review Using Pages Software


6th Grade

Reading-I am excited to begin our second book together entitled Holes by Louis Sachar.  This engaging book will be a fun read and great for class projects and discussions.

Math-We will review Chapter 1 in CGP and take a test. We will start Algebra and work with variables this week.

Writing-Our 6th graders are finishing up their essay on imagery from Hatchet

Our Ancient Man Assessment is on this Tuesday. Study study!

Science-Earth's Changing Crust!
Extra Credit Math
+ Book Review Using Pages Software

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3rd-6th

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
5th Grade
Read 20 minutes + summary
Math-L3 Chapter 2 p.15+16 in HM(See review links on side of blog)
Spelling-Study mistakes
Parent Volunteers-TB Test/ Fingerprints at school this week
Choose News Team article and print at home(if no printer is available you
may use class printer (Due Friday)
Do Chapter 3 Explorer Study Guide (Due Friday) (See side of blog)

6th Grade
Read Ch. 17 Hatchet
Math-Finish CGP 1.4.2+Saxon 11odds
Study Vocabulary (Use crossword definitions)
Choose News Team article and print at home(if no printer is available you 
may use class printer (Due Friday)
Do Study Guide for Ancient Man-(Side of Blog) Due Friday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
5th Grade
Read 20 minutes + summary
Math-L4 Chapter 2 p.17+18 in HM(See review links on side of blog)
Spelling-Study mistakes
Extra Credit-Mars #2 + Ch. 2 Extend
Parent Volunteers-TB Test/ Fingerprints at school this week
Choose News Team article and print at home(if no printer is available you
may use class printer (Due Friday)
Do Chapter 3 Explorer Study Guide (Due Friday) (See side of blog)

6th Grade
Read Ch. 17 Hatchet 
Math-Finish CGP 1.4.3
Study Vocabulary (Use crossword definitions)
Choose News Team article and print at home(if no printer is available you 
may use class printer (Due Friday)
Do Ancient Man Study Guide-See link on right of blog 

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
5th Grade
Read 20 minutes
Math-Test Review Link Practice Quiz Link
Do News Team Summary of your article + fill out News Team Scoring
Study Spelling + DLR
Do Chapter 3 Explorer Study Guide (Due Friday) (See side of blog)

6th Grade
Read -Finish Hatchet
Math-Finish CGP 1.4.4
Study Vocabulary (Use crossword definitions)
Do News Team Summary of your article + fill out News Team Scoring
Study Spelling + DLRDo Ancient Man Study Guide-See link on right of blog



CLASS UPDATE!

First off, thank you to all the parents that have already shown up to volunteer. You are making a huge impact and are truly helping me juggle two sets of curriculum effectively. Parents who are class volunteers/drivers: Please get your Fingerprints done this week at Rio. As Mrs. Dorney stated in the message, you can get your prints done for free any day this week. I recommend getting your TB test as well this week as we are going on our field trip the following Thursday, September 12th. The good news is that this is a one-time process and once completed, you should be cleared to be a volunteer at Rio/Aptos Jr. High/Aptos High School. Insurance paperwork is due to the office this Friday.

Here are the drivers for next week:

JJ Hamlyn (6)
Cheryl Johnson (5)
Stephanie Chamberlain (5)
Katie Cox (5)
Ben Slyder (4)
Tammy Abraham (5)
Amy Danish (4)
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Subs (in case somebody cancels/Highly likely because of new requirements of TB/Fingertip scan
Peter M.(4)
Ted G.(5)

5th Grade
READING
This week 5th graders will be reading about volcanoes and their spelling words will come from this reading.

History-There will be a test next Tuesday, September 10th on Chapter 3 (Explorers) Keep an eye on the right side of the blog for the Study Guide Link.

Writing-
We will begin writing about our biggest frustrations in life!

Math-
5th graders are learning about fractions this week.See review lessons on the right side of the blog.

Technology-
We are using "PAGES" to create brochures about our favorite explorers

6th Grade
Reading-We are finishing up HATCHET this week. Our spelling and vocabulary will come from the last chapters of the book. See link at the top of the page to study.

Writing-

Students will write a multi-paragraph essay using text-based evidence that describes Brian Robeson's survival experience using sensory detail.

Math- 

In CGP we will be rounding numbers and using estimation

History-

We will be wrapping up and reviewing our Unit of Study on Ancient Man. The test will be next Tuesday and I will post the study guide on Tuesday. We will also be learning all of the countries in Africa. They may use Like2Learn on the computer at home to learn them. 

Technology-

Each 6th grader will be starting a Powerpoint on Ancient Man

That's it for now!

Mr. Sweet