WINTER BREAK!

DECEMBER 19th-22nd

HOMEWORK MONDAY

AR Book 20 Min.

Finish Math Pre Assessment. 

Have parent go over with you, if possible

Begin Planning Heritage Interviews

HOMEWORK TUESDAY

AR Read 20 Min.

Study Holiday History Notes: Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Saturnalia, Christmas

for Wednesday Holiday Test

Get White Elephant Gift and wrap it!

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY

Dress up in ugly sweater, or red, green white!

Bring White Elephant Gift Wrapped (Gift Exchange will

be at 1-2pm)

Week of December 12th-16th

CLASS UPDATE

* This week we will be reading a story called "James Forten" and the reading skill will be following directions.

* In poetry we will be writing Haikus, Opinion Poems and Food Poems.

* Our Science test on Weather will be this Tuesday, December 13th.

* In History we will start our new unit on the initial skirmishes of the American Revolution (Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Lexington/Concord)

* This week we are learning about all of the winter holidays including: Kwanzaa, Christmas and Saturnalia. On Friday we will take a History Quiz from the notes we took in class.

* The Heritage Report project will be sent home this week our homework is to simply schedule/plan interviews during the break. Also, choose and write the questions you would like to add to the interviews...
                   * Extra Credit-Go to a local retirement housing establishment and interview          somebody there. People LOVE to tell there stories and these communities are often forgotten.

* Our main focus this week will be memorizing our two poems. This Friday students will dress up and recite their winter poem and couplet. Parents are invited! 8:15-9:15am. Students will be graded on their memorization, volume, expression, eye contact and pacing. I will take pictures and we will have treats. A big thank you to Donna Dreher for organizing what people will bring.

* In Math we will wrap up our Unit of Study on decimals.

That's it for now!
Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read NEWSELA "A History of Christmas" + take quiz
Study for Science Test/Finish Packet
Begin memorizing Winter Poem
+ Couplet for Friday's Cafe'
STICK IT TO HUNGER!

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read AR Book
Memorize Winter Poems
+ Couplet for Friday's Cafe'
Heritage Report-Read through 
and begin to schedule interviews
for over the break
(See posted example link on right)
STICK IT TO HUNGER!

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Finish memorizing poems for recital
10 Marks-Adding Decimals
Writing-on Kidblog: Simply find a News Team Current Event story, copy and pasted it on post, and then write a summary. Next, write an opinion response to the story in a well-written and thoughtful paragraph. Support your opinions with facts and reasons. 
Due Friday

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Rehearse Poems
Dress Fancy!
Finish Kidblog Assignment

WEEK OF DECEMBER 5th-9th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela: "Wildfires in Tennessee could be 
a sign of things to come in Southeast"+Quiz
Writing-Finish Rough Drafts of both Diamantes
Speech-Practice Expert Speech with Slides
Begin reading/learning Poem for recital

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 min AR
Math 10 Marks Due tomorrow
Writing-Finish Final Draft of Diamante with
ART + COLOR!
Speech-Practice Expert Speech

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20 min.
Kid Blog! Respond to my post
about Tories/Patriots
Speech-Practice Expert Speech
on Google Slides (film self on 
phone if possible, to practice)
Science-Weather Test next Tuesday
See link on side for study guide

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Writing-Finish Couplet Rough Drafts (x2)
Science-Finish Packet + p. 154-155 in wkbk
Study for Science Test-Use study guide

CLASS UPDATE

Reading-This week we are reading "Katie's Trunk", a story about the Loyalists and Patriots during the Revolution. The reading skill being covered is Cause and Effect

Writing-This week we are doing Diamantes and Couplets. In addition, each student chose a famous winter poem to memorize and recite at our Poetry Cafe on Friday, December 16th, at 8:15am.

Math-We are working with metric conversions and decimals this week.

Science-We are wrapping up the weather unit this week. The test will be next Tuesday. Check out the study guide on side of blog to study!

Blogging-The students have set up a new accounts so that they can blog. I sent out a post for them to respond to today. In addition, I sent the invite code to parents so that they can check out what their students are blogging about.

Speech-Students are giving their "Expert" speeches starting Thursday and ending on Monday.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 28th-DECEMBER

Class Update-
I hope everybody had a memorable Thanksgiving together with family and loved ones!

Our class will begin our Poetry Unit by learning about the form of Haiku and Diamantes. In the coming weeks we will learn many other forms including: couplets, free verse, cinquains, acrostics.

In writing we will be finishing our "expert" informational assignment. 
In Reading our RTI groups will begin reading stories from the unit of study on the Revolution. The reading skill focus is cause and effect.

In the coming three weeks we will be learning about the winter holidays of Hannukah, Kwanzaa, Saturnalia, Christmas. We will have a Holiday Quiz just before the break.

In Science we will start our Unit of Study on Weather

This Friday we will have our first Big Spin of the year on Friday at 1pm.

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

HOMEWORK MONDAY

Reading-Newsela "Some strange species 

swimming in oddly warm waters off West Coast"

+ Quiz (6,120 rating!)

Math-p.95 in Student Book

Return report card envelopes

HOMEWORK TUESDAY

Read 20min. AR

Math-10 Marks Subtract Decimals

Science-Finish Lesson 1 Packet on Weather

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY

Read 20min.

Math-Moby Max 15 min.

Writing-Finish "Expert" Essay Rough Draft 

on Google Docs

HOMEWORK THURSDAY

Read 20min.

Math-Moby Max 15 min.

Speech-Practice "Expert" Speech

Using Google Slides-Speech will

be shared next week

November 21st-November 22nd

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

NOVEMBER 14-18th

CLASS UPDATE

This week there will be Parent Teacher Conferences from 12:30-3:30 Monday through Thursday so please be on time! Once again, here is the link to confirm your time:
 Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up

Report Cards will go home on Tuesday, November 22nd.

The Big Spin is scheduled for Friday, December 2nd

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela+Quiz "No animosity in first meeting between Trump and Obama"
Moby Max Math-20min.

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 min. AR
Math-p. 41+42 Home Connections Workbook
History-Moby Max Social Studies 15min. Colonies
Fill out Thanksgiving Celebration Dish Choices and return

Thanksgiving Feast Menu!

Thanksgiving Feast Menu!

1 Isabella-Peach Cobbler	16 Lawrence-Ribs
2 Galilea-Corn on the Cob	17 Ashley-Twice Baked Potatoes
3 Samer-Musakhan-Chicken Sandwich	18 Mikey
4 Charlotte-ABSENT	19 Coral-Butterscotch Pie
5 Elyssa-Stuffing w/cranberries	20  Owen-Sweet Potato Casserole
6 Clara-Pecan Pie	21 Mariana- Mashed Potatoes + Gravy
7 Lycia-Alcatra Portugese Pot Roast	22 Malia-Pistachio Jello Salad
8 Bella-Lemon Bars	23 Justin-Smoked Turkey!
9 Maple-Creamy Broccoli Casserole	24 Koosha
10 Tyler-Filipino Adobo Chicken	25 Kiernan-Ham
11 Mario	26 Sienna-7 Layer Bars
12 Amber	27 Chase
13 Atlee	28 Jillian-Yukon Gold Potatoes
14 Janie-Chili Verde	29- Michael K.
15 Eli	30-Mr. Sweet-Salad w/candied almonds/cranberries

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY

Read 20 Minutes

Math-p. 45+46 HW Connections +

10 Marks-Compare Order Decimals (Due Friday)

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 20 Minutes
Math p. 43+44 Home Connections
+ Finish 10 Marks
Finish Social Studies Colony
Moby Max

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 7-10th

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela: "Wimpy no more: Jeff Kinney is now a 
famous author who makes millions" + take Quiz
Finish AR GOAL!
Practice Newsteam speech (Due tomorrow)
Remind your parents to VOTE tomorrow!
Do Colony Study Guide: TEST THURSDAY
Colony Study Guide

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Finish AR GOAL! Due tomorrow
Math-Jam Sessions: Decimals (10 minutes)
Moby Max-History (15 minutes)
Study for Colony Test

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Study for History Test
10 Marks Decimal Place Value
Practice News Team

CLASS VOTE TALLY
Donald Trump 14%
Jill Stein 11%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Gary Johnson 7%

WEEK OF OCTOBER 31st-NOVEMBER 4th

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
A big thanks goes out to all of the parents that are helping with the big party today! We start the parade at 10:30. Next, you are welcome to come to our class party at 1:00pm.

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Don't eat too much candy!
Finish and bring your Cereal Box Book Project
Practice News Team Speech

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Newsela+Take Quiz:
"Like the Cubs, the Indians are hungry to taste World Series success"
Math 10 Marks Equivalent Fractions-Due Thursday
Practice News Team Speech

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read AR 25 minutes
Math 10 Marks Equivalent Fractions-Due Thursday
Math p. 60 in Student Workbook p.66
Practice News Team Speech

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read AR 25 minutes
Math-Do Review Quiz to study for Test
History-Begin study guide: Test next Thursday!

Practice News Team Speech

WEEK OF 10/24-10/28

CLASS NEWS TEAM VIDEO ADVERTISEMENT:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3a0axpzoVtDYV9fbm9ucUR0ZHM/view?usp=sharing


HOMEWORK MONDAY
READ NEWSELA-HALLOWEEN + TAKE QUIZ
AND FINISH GOOGLE CLASS ACTIVITY
DRESS UP FOR SPORT'S DAY
MATH-p. 35+36 in Home Connections

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read NewsELA + Quiz
Halloween is not just for kids these days as more adults join in the fun
+ Cereal Box Project Due next Tuesday!
Jam Sessions 10 min.(+,-Fractions + Mixed Numbers)

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read AR! Goal due November 9th
Cereal Box due next Tuesday
Math-10 Marks (Improper Fraction Lesson)

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 20 min. AR + Cereal Box
Writing-Finish spooky rough drafts!
Math- Do p. in Home Connections p. 33 only

WEEK OF OCTOBER 17-21st

Homework Monday
Read Newsela U.S. relies on industry help to make "giant leap" to Mars
+ Take Quiz
Math-Jam Sessions + 144 Seconds (x3)
History-p. 36 + 37 wkbk


HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 20 Min AR
Math 10 Marks-Add/Subtract Fractions
Word Problems
Moby Max - Social Studies (10 Min.)
PRACTICE NEWS TEAM SPEECH!

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 min.
Practice News Team Speech
eye contact, volume, expression and articulation
Our first earned Class Party is next week!

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 min.
Practice News Team Speech
eye contact, volume, expression and articulation
Our first earned Class Party is next week!

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
NEWSELA + Google Classroom
Bring $ for In N Out
be on time otherwise you miss the trip!

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3a0axpzoVtDYV9fbm9ucUR0ZHM

WEEK OF OCTOBER 10-14th

CLASS UPDATE

In reading our class is finishing up our Space Unit of Study in RTI by reading "Space Exploration", an online book. Our reading skill focuses on the Main Idea + Supporting Details.

In writing we are finishing our final draft of our Narratives. We will celebrate the publishing of these this Wednesday!

In math we continue to work with fractions, number lines and finding a fraction of a whole number... (1/4 of 24 2/3 of 36 etc.)

In Science we take our Solar System test tomorrow.

In History we will begin learning about the Colonies starting with Jamestown.



HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela on Hurricane Matthew+
Take Quiz and do summary on Green Sheet
Math-p. 29+30 in Home Connections
Science-Study for Solar System Test

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read AR 20 min. + Cereal Box Project
Writing-Finish Final Narrative Draft
Math-10 Marks Fractions with pictures

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read AR 20 min. + Cereal Box Project
Reading Skills Lesson
Main idea Details in Informational Reading
on Moby Max
10 Marks Jam Session for 15 min.

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read AR-Due Tuesday, November 1st
Math-Moby Max Lesson
Art-Finish Book Cover to Narrative Writing
Study DLR
Finish + Practice News Team Speech

WEEK OF OCTOBER 3rd-6th

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!

MONDAY HOMEWORK
Read Newsela: Experts discuss plans 
for sending astronauts to Mars in 20 years
+ Quiz and Summary on Green Sheet
Math p. 23 + 24 in Home Connections WKBK
(10 Marks Due Thursday) + Fractions w/diff 
denominators

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read AR + Do Cereal Box Project
Science-Do next Moby Max Solar System 
Lesson
Math-10 Marks due Thursday
p.25+26 in Home Connections Wkbk

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read AR + Cereal Box Project
Math - Finish 10 Marks
+ 144 Seconds
Science do Study Guide
+ Planet Project

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read AR + Cereal Box Project
Math - finish p. 27 + 28
Do Science Study Guide Quizlet at:
https://quizlet.com/95514102/solar-system-chapter-5-flash-cards/
Sign in with your google acct.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26-30th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela:
"Human life may be possible on three new planets"
+ Quiz and Summary on green sheet
Choose Cereal Box Book 
Project Book by Friday
Math-Jam Session on fractions 15 min.
Correct and Return work
Drive for schools!

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read AR Book 20 min. + Summary on
Green Sheet
Math - p. 21+22 in HW Connections WKBK
10 Marks Due Friday - Equivalent Fractions
Extra Credit: Watch Presidential Debate(only need to watch 30min.)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2016/09/26/watch_the_first_presidential_debate_live_hillary_clinton_vs_donald_trump.html

Write 1 page opinion about who won the debate. Why? Give examples. 
What did you notice about their speaking styles? Did any words get repeated
multiple times? What were some of their plans to improve our country?
DUE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-AR + Summary on green sheet
Math-Finish 10 Marks
Extra Credit

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading 20 Min. + Begin Cereal Box Project
Science - Do Moby Max Assignment

SEPTEMBER 19-23rd

CLASS UPDATE

A big thank you goes out to the parents that pitched in money to our class account. Because of this, I was able to purchase a new carpet for Writer's Workshop time. More to come!

In Reading we will be finishing up Bridge To Terabithia together. Tonight we are reading a Newsela Article on "Jeremy Lin and bullying"

In Math we will finish up Unit 1 with division concepts. We will have one 10 Marks to review solving math expressions.

In Science we will start our exciting unit on Solar System.

Our first field trip to NASA is slated for Friday, October 21st at 8:00am. Permission slips will go home today. Early bird gets the worm, so make sure to get your TB test/fill out your Insurance Paperwork. You need to be an American Citizen with Driver's License to go on this field trip due to their extreme security precautions.

In Writing we continue DLR (Daily Language Review) along with our "Frustrations" Essay
During writer's workshop we continue to focus on effective introductions to Narratives. Also, we writing about strong emotions this week: Anger, Happiness, Sadness, Embarrassment.

Drive for schools forms go home today. ALL proceeds go to school! Win a car. It can happen!

Have an awesome week!

Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela + Quiz +Do Google Classroom
Math-10 Marks Due Wednesday
Correct and Return Work

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read CH. 9 "Evil Spell" in Bridge To Terabithia and write a summary on the
green sheet.
Math-Finish 10 Marks on Expressions (Watch video and use hints!)
Return Field Trip Forms

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read CH. 11 "NO!" in Bridge To Terabithia and write a summary on the
green sheet.
Math-p. 15+16 in HW connections
Return Field Trip Forms

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read CH. 13 "Building the Bridge" in Bridge To Terabithia and write a summary on the
green sheet.
Math-Finish p. 24-27  in Student Workbook
Return Field Trip Forms
Finish Science Wkbk p. 158-163

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12-16th

READING-This week we will start reading Bridge to Terabithia together. This wonderful book explores imagination, unlikely friendships,  family relationships and experiencing profound loss. There are many great talking points throughout so I encourage parents to read along and discuss it with their children.

COMMON CORE MATH-We continue Volume and Surface Area!

iGRADE SIGN UPS! Parents, please include your e-mail on the class list link to the right to see your child's progress (I will invite you to my virtual grade book when you do so) I need about half the class to sign up still

HISTORY-Our class is making a study guide together using Kahoot! The study guide is posted on the right for you to get ready.The explorer test is this Friday, September 16th.

WRITING-We are Gathering ideas for our Greatest Frustrations in life, followed by starting the drafting process

PICTURE DAY-FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th

HOMEWORK MONDAY 
Read Newsela, take quiz-
Earthquakes trembling under Mount St. Helens but many are too small to fee
Write summary of the article on Google Classroom
Math-p. 14 in Home Connections
Study for History Test-Use study guide on right
Correct and return work for 1/2 back!
Picture Day Friday.


HOMEWORK TUESDAY 
Read AR Book for 20 min. + Write a summary
in Google Classroom
Study for History Test-Use study guide on right
Finish History Wkbk p. 30-33
Talk about Google Classroom with your parents
Invite was sent home to them.

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY 
Read AR Book for 20 min. + Write a summary
in Google Classroom(All 3 due Friday)
Study for History Test-Use study guide on right
Make study cards/print up study guide/answers
10 Marks Use Hints

HOMEWORK THURSDAY 
Read Ch. 5 of Bridge to Terabithia + Write a Summary
in Google Classroom(All 3 due Friday)
Study for History Test by using quilt:
https://quizlet.com/Martin_Sweet/folders/chapter-3-study-guide
Math: Finish p. 13+14 in Homework Connections Wkbk
Finish History Wkbk. p.25-33
PICTURE DAY TOMORROW!

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6th-9th

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Newsela -Football player's act of protest during anthem has fans red-hot
Writing-Write 1 paragraph in Google Class
about your opinion of Colin Kaepernick's Choice
Give details + reasons on why you feel this way.
Math-P. 11+12 in Home Connections Wkbk

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
20/4/1-Read 20 minutes +Summary
144 Seconds


HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 25 Minutes
Finish 10 Marks!
Great job testing today

WEEK OF AUGUST 29th-SEPTEMBER 2nd

In reading our class is continuing our unit of study on the forces of nature by reading, "Eye of the Storm" about Warren Faidley, a storm chasing photographer. Our reading skill focus is "text organization". We watched a brief documentary on youtube to learn about this amazing photographer.

This week in writing we will be learning how to use a timeline planner and a "small moment" focus to enhance our content when doing narratives. 
A Small Moment is:
1. True/Happened to you.
2. Strong Emotion
3. "BTH" Big Thing that Happened
We learn that good writers are able to keep the main thing the main thing! 

In History we will continue our unit of study on Explorers.

In Bridges Math we will be continuing to work with expressions/equations and multiplication. 

See you on Tuesday night for Back to School Night from 7:15-8pm!


HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela: Pick your poison: Hurricane or tornado?
Plus do Quiz and Google Classroom Activity
Math-Do p. 5+6 in Home Connections Book
Show parents 10 Marks program
Correct and Return Work
Book Orders Due: Tuesday, September 6th
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT TOMORROW NIGHT at 7:15!

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 20 minutes plus do summary on green sheet
Math-Finish Mathology writing assignment
+ Ten Marks!
Book Orders

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20 minutes plus do summary on green sheet
Math-Do page 6 in student wktk(thick one)
+ Finish 10 Marks (Due tomorrow)
Finish Creating Kahoots + share with mrsweet12
Book Orders

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 20 min+Show parents AR Goal!
Math-finish classwork: p. 13+14 in wktk
Homework Connections wkbk p. 9+10
Study DLR 2
Book Orders

August 22nd-26th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela Article, Take Quiz
Writing-Do google classroom activity on Olympic Article+Turn in
EWSELA INVITE CODE:https://newsela.com/join/#/HNXQFA

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 20 minutes + write a 4 sentence summary on Green Sheet
Math Homework Connection p. 1+2 in wktk

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20 min+Write 1 four-sentence summary on Green Sheet (20-4-1)
Math-Study Times Tables-Download "Math Bingo" on i device/Play
Arcademics Multiplication Practice
Finish BioPoem Final Draft

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 20 min.
Math p. 3 + 4
Study DLR

CLASS UPDATE
We have a wonderful class this year with 28 fifth graders.  They are enthusiastic, focused and fun to teach! If interested, you may sign up for a Parent Volunteer time here on this google doc:
 https://docs.google.com/document/d/134m0MgWvI8ye5ytnu08gSbeXfJWT3R9-udngV2kBXg4/edit

Please let me know if you do not receive an email from me as I entered all of the parent emails into my Comcast acct, but sometimes it glitches. Also, please do not "reply all" unless necessary! After the first couple of emails I will "bcc" the info emails.
ELA- This week our class will kick off our study of "Nature's Fury" by reading a story entitled, Earthquake Terror and focus on "Sequence of Events" as our reading skill. In reading we will be taking our online Star Test to help establish our Accelerated Reader Goals for the first trimester. I will send home the goal sheet this week. We will also be reading nonfiction NEWSELA articles at home.
(RTI does not start until late September)

In writing our class will be starting our Bio Poems and we will be starting Writer's Workshop.

In Math we will start the new district adopted program, Bridges. We are focusing on multiplication, factoring and volume this week.

History-We start our unit of study on the Explorers.

Papers will go home on Mondays and students may correct their mistakes in BLUE pen and return them for better grades. Also, if your child is struggling in any assignment, I am available every day before school from 7:40-7:55 to help, especially in Math!

See you at school!
Mr. Sweet