Monday, May 19, 2014

MAY 19-23rd

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 25 minutes AR (Last day to take quiz-5/30)
Finish Typing Power Point Friend Poem + Share
with MR. SWEET (Uncheck "email Mr. Sweet"
Finish All About Me Art
5th-Finish "Perfect Day"

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read NEWSELA on Glaciers Melting

Antarctic glaciers' melt is happening more rapidly than was first believed 

Read 25 minutes AR (Last day to take quiz-5/30)

5th Grade-Do Science Wkbk p. 128-135
6th Grade-Finish p. 122-126
Typing 20 minutes
OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY AT 6:30
BURRITO FEED: 5pm

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
A.R.-25 minutes(optional)
Finish Writing Portfolio
Get/make/put together a Costume!
13 Colony Art due tomorrow for 13 who signed up
5th Grade-Finish Science Wkbk p.136-145
6th Grade-Go to: http://edu.symbaloo.com/shared/AAAABEwwuSwAA41_k3aMAQ==
Read/Watch sections 1, 2, 3 - Write 10 facts about Ancient Rome and Weapons
AJHS Field Trip tomorrow for 6th grade
Koinonia Trip Permission Slips Due for 6th Grade
Order of Events Open House: 
6:30pm-View and take home projects/writing portfolios/Class wall tour
6:45pm-Friendship Poetry Presentations on Smart Board
7:00pm-Class Song
7:05pm-Slide Show of Class Pics
7:20pm-7:30pm-Finish Tour and Talk!

THURSDAY 
AR-20 minutes
STUDY FOR DLR TEST
Plan "3 Things Video Presentation"
Costume!
COME TO OPEN HOUSE!



Monday, May 12, 2014

Week of May 12-16th

  • Room 12 is testing on Monday-Thursday this week using the computers. As a reminder, this is a field test so we won't get any results in the fall for this assessment.
  • Our class is working on our 13 Colony play so please put together a costume for each role in the play that you are playing.
  • The Greek Olympics kicked off today! Ask your child about the Opening Ceremonies and events that took place.
  • Science Projects are due this Thursday for 5th graders. Make sure to use the template I sent home to help guide your poster board layout.
  • In Geography our class is learning the States and Capitals. We will take a test this week and students will need to know the state AND the capital. Our states and capitals test is this Friday so remember to learn the capital song at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSvJ9SN8THE
  • In History the 6th graders will begin learning about Rome
  • 5th Grade will be starting the weather unit in Science
  • The A.R. Deadline is fast approaching...Friday, May 30th 
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
AR
Finish Science Project
Practice for play
Study states and capitols

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
News Ela
Type for 20 minutes
Study States and Capitols
5th Grade-Practice Speeches for Science Projects (They start Monday)
Team Jamaica: Drink H2O, Eat Well and WIN!

Monday, May 5, 2014

WEEK OF MAY 5-9th

UPDATE
* We have Science CST Testing in 5th grade this week on Tuesday and Wednesday.
* Our class is rehearsing the 13 Colony Play. Please bring costumes at your earliest convenience.
* 5th Graders should be finishing their Science Projects this week as they are due next Thursday, May
15th.
* 6th Graders-are filming their Greek Mythology skits and using iMovie.
* We are writing a fun paper this week entitled: "MY PERFECT DAY"
* The class is preparing for our big "GREEK OLYMPICS". Students may coordinate outfits for the games, shields, hats, colors, etc. Have fun! The Games start next Monday, May 12th. See the right link for the events.
* Both grades are beginning to learn their States and Capitals. See this Youtube to learn them in a fun way! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSvJ9SN8THE
* Boardwalk Permission forms are going home for 5th Graders. If you have a season pass you do not need to pay. Just write "season pass" on the permission slip

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read NEWSELA + Do $2 Bill Article Answer questions
Math-6th Grade p. 205 + 206 in CGP
Science Projects-5th Grade (Progress Report tomorrow-Green Form)
Begin Poster Board/Speech Practice (see handout with requirements that went home today)
Study Capital Spelling
6th Grade-Skits/Costumes/etc.
Finish Flags for City States

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 Minutes AR
Math-5th Grade-Finish Ch. 28 L3
6th-Finish Perfect Day Writing
Science Projects-Poster Board/Finish Project
5th Grade History-Finish Ch. 10 L4 - Bill of Rights + Cornell Notes
Study Capital Spelling
6th Grade-Skits/Costumes/etc.-FILMING TOMORROW!

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
AR 25 Minutes
5th Grade-Math Ch. 28 L 4 / Vertical/Horizontal Lines
6th Grade-7.2.5 - Complementary Angles
5th-Finish Ch. 10 Take Home Test-Due tomorrow
Study for Capitals Spelling Quiz
Begin Making 13 Colonies Art for Play