Happy Winter Break!

December 17-20th

WE STUCK IT TO HUNGER!!!

CLASS UPDATE

We look forward to our big Poetry Recital this Thursday, December 20th at 10:30am. I am encouraging students to dress up in Holiday attire. Parents are invited to the recital where we will have an intermission with goodies and hot chocolate.

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Writing-Print your Info Book at home
(For those with no printer, we will in class)
Practice Reciting Poem(s)
Study Chapter 5.1-5.7 for Math Test Wednesday
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvFqBimGuIQ
Do Google Class Activity on Hanukkah

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Watch History of Christmas +
Do Google Class Activity
Practice Reciting Poem(s)
Study Chapter 5.1-5.7 for Math Test Wednesday
White Elephant Gift due on Thursday!

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Do Poetry Recital Worksheet
White Elephant on Thursday
Dress up in Holiday colors/sweaters/hats
No Tests tomorrow!

Our new Egyptian Rug

Week of December 10-14th

Homework Monday
Poetry-Begin memorizing poem(s)
Math-Review Chapters 1-3 Due Wednesday
Writing-Finish Rough Drafts of Info Essay
Wordly Wise Due Friday
Science Project (Extra Credit/Optional)
Final Project Submission Date: Tuesday,
January 25, 2019

Homework Tuesday
Math-Review Chapters 1-3 Due Wednesday after class time
Writing-Finish Rough Drafts of Info Essay
Wordly Wise Due Friday
Science Project (Extra Credit/Optional)
Project Proposal/Signed slip due next
Tuesday, December 18th

Homework Wednesday
Read 20 Min AR
Wordly Wise
Poetry Memorizing
Field Trip form + $15 (Cash or check to
RDMPA)
Writing - Finish Revisions to Info Book

Homework Thursday
Finish Wordly Wise
White Elephant Gift under $15 by
next Thursday.
Memorize Poem(s)
Finish Info Book Cover
No Math!
Bring in Books for Giveaway next Wednesday

Class Update!

Our learning adventure continues in Room 20. Here is a brief update:

* In writing we are wrapping up our Final Drafts of our Informational Books on the computers. We are doing Wordly Wise #8 to learn new vocabulary. In addition, we all chose a poem today that we will be memorizing for our exciting Poetry Recital on Thursday, December 20th at 10:35 am after the singalong. Parents are invited for the cocoa and treats. We will be analyzing the poems to find out the key Literary Devices and share why these poems were appealing to us.

* In math we just finished up our Unit of Study on Rate, Ratios, Percents and Unit Conversions. This week we are reviewing Chapters 1-3 to prepare for the MAP test on Thursday and Friday.

* In History we continue our exciting unit of study on Ancient Egypt. We will be doing a "CSI Activity" to figure out how King Tut was killed. We are also learning about the Egyptian Book of the Dead.

* Finally, I am sending home the Science Project details for those students that are interested. I will give a lot of extra credit to any child that participates.

* Wednesday is Ugly Sweater day. I dare your child to wear one uglier than mine!

* Congratulations to Leo and Aubrey who will compete in the school spelling bee this Friday.

Let me know if you have any questions.
Merry, Merry,
Mr. Sweet

December 3-7th

Homework Monday
Wordly Wise Packet 7 Due Friday
Math 5.6 Due Wednesday
BOOK PROJECT DUE WEDNESDAY
Study Asia on Like2learn (Test Friday)

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Math 5.6 Due tomorrow
Book Project Due tomorrow

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20 Min. AR
Finish 5.7 Math (Review Lessons 5.5-5.7)
Study Map ASIA/Like2 learn
Wordly Wise Due Friday

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Study Map ASIA/Like2 learn
Wordly Wise Due Friday
Study Life in Egypt Activity


CLASS UPDATE

Writing-We are finishing our rough drafts of our Informational Project on the computer by Friday.
Book Project is due this Wednesday!

Geography-Room 20 is playing bingo and doing Like2learn to learn the continent of Asia and all of its countries

History-Our adventure in Ancient Egypt starts!

Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winners: Leo and Aubrey! They compete in the school-wide competition next Friday.

Math-We are finishing Chapter 5 on Ratios, %, Rates, Tables, etc

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26-30th

CLASS UPDATE

Welcome back from Thanksgiving Break! We have lots happening in the these last 3 weeks prior to the Winter Break.

In ELA we are focusing on the Animal Allies Unit, which focuses on Jane Goodall. We are focusing on annotation during reading. Our book projects are due Wednesday, December 5th. Each student also selected their new AR Goal for the 2nd Trimester. I highly recommend reading a lot over the break.

Writing we are in the middle of our Informational Book Project focusing on Text Features.

In History this week we will be learning about Politics and forms of Government. Next week we kickoff the exciting Egypt Unit. In addition, we are playing Asia Bingo learning all of the countries, as well. Our test will be next Friday, December 7th.

We are learning about Ratios and Rate this week in Chapter 5 in math.

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading AR 25 min.
Math-L 5.3 Rates
Writing-Study Spelling/Vocab
Continue Book Project:
Due December 5th

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Math-L 5.4 Rates Compare Ratios
Extra Credit: Watch "The Wave"
made for TV show about Fascism
(Based on True Story) Write
1 page summary/response to
movie.
Continue Book Project:
Due December 5th
Paradise Fundraiser

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
AR 20 Min.
History: Finish Studies Weekly Week 10
on Computer
Finish Week 10 Newspaper
Book Project

SPELLING BEE FRIDAY
http://www.santacruzcoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/SampleElementaryWordList.pdf

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
AR 20 Min.
Math - Finish 5.5 % (Odds in book)
Study Social Studies Week 10
Book Project
Spelling Bee
READ AWAY DAY!
Extra Credit: Watch "The Wave"
made for TV show about Fascism
(Based on True Story) Write
1 page summary/response to
movie.

November 19-20

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read-AR 25 min.
Work on Book Project
Sweet Store Market Place
open tomorrow
Report Cards go home tomorrow

WEEK OF November 13-16th

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Social Studies Review Questions
Wordly Wise: 6b + 6c
Math : 5.1 Ratios due tomorrow

Homework Thursday
Social Studies Review Test
Wordly Wise - Finish 6e/study words
Finish ASIA map
CRAZY DAY tomorrow/Wings!

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5-9th

CLASS UPDATE
A huge thank you goes out to all of the parents who came to class and shared their college and career experience with our class. It was so fascinating to hear your stories and such diversity of vocations and colleges. This is the highest level of parent involvement I've had in my 20+ years of teaching so hats off to you!

This week we will be having Parent Teacher Conferences all week. PLEASE be on time so it doesn't impact others because many parents have multiple conferences to attend. See schedule below. I appreciated your efforts in completing the Parent Feedback forms and checklist. This will inform our conference.

In reading we will be wrapping up Westing Game this week with Lit Circles. Our Accelerated Reader Goal is due this Friday, November 9th (Our last day of the trimester). Also, each student selected their Book Projects for the 2nd Trimester. These will be due on Wednesday, December 5th.

In writing our class has started our Informational Writing Unit. Please look in the grade book to see your child's grade and feedback from the narrative writing final draft.

In Math we are slowing down to understand more fully the Distributive Property of multiplication.
(3.4)

In Science we will be sharing our Environmental speeches/slide show on Tuesday through Thursday. Students will be given less homework to practice their speech.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-Ch. 23 + LIT CIRCLE
Environment Projects Due Tomorrow
AR Due this Friday
Parent Teacher Conferences Reminder

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Finish Ch. 26 + Lit Circle
Practice Speech
Moby Max-15 min. (Most of you are
doing Distributive Property)

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Finish Ch. 28+29 + Lit Circle
Practice Speech
Math Review Ch 3 Due Friday

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Study for Westing Game Test
Do Chapter 3 Test in Math Book
Go to Aptos St. BBQ to see Aftermath
Rio Rock Band

October 29-November 2nd

OUR CLASS SHOUT-OUTS!

OUR CLASS CATAPULTS AND STOP MOTION PROJECT(Kylie, Aubrey, Nyree, Ella and Minna)

HOMEWORK MONDAY

Read Chapter 18 + Lit Circle Job
Finish Math L 3.3
Create a Quizlet with your Vocabulary Words

HOMEWORK TUESDAY

Read Chapter 20 + Lit Circle Job
Quizlet with your Vocabulary Words
Science Environment Project
Parent Survey Homework!
Due Friday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY

NO HOMEWORK! Be safe and don't eat too
much candy because there is school tomorrow.

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read Chapter 22 
Finish 3.4 Math
Science Environment Project
Parent Survey Homework!

Due Friday
PIZZA PARTY TOMORROW!

Week of October 21-25th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Ch. 10 in Westing Game + Lit Circle Job
Math 3.2 Due on Wednesday
Environmental Studies Project 15 min.
Share a Kinder Pic with Mr. Sweet in google docs

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 13 in Westing Game + Lit Circle Job #4
Math 3.2 Due on Wednesday
Moby Max - Social Studies: 15 min.
Share a Kinder Pic with Mr. Sweet in google docs

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Ch. 15 + Lit Circle
Math Moby Max - 15 min.
Science-Env. Studies Project 15 min.

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read AR Book 15 min.
Study for History Quiz on Sumer/Mesopotamia/Hammurabi
Finish Narrative Book Cover
Moby Max History 15 min.



CLASS UPDATE

Our amazing 6th grade crew has done a fantastic job collecting socks for "Socktober" We have filled our bin 3 times! On Thursday we won the popsicle party for the highest % participation in the Drive for Schools fundraiser. Last report we were ahead by $300 in the total sales in the school...not bad for one of the smallest classes! If this lead holds we will get a pizza party.

On top of this, the class earned their first party of the year so we will be planning the details for next Friday's celebration. Once again, they earned this by good behavior, turning in their assignments, following directions and filling up the class guitar poster.

We are starting off "College Weeks" with a few parents sharing their college and career experiences. Thank you to Brian Brunelli, Allison Fessenden, Peter Curran, and David Pilcher for volunteering to share. I would love a few more, if possible! Students have been investigating colleges and taking career assessments (www.test123.com/career-test) The goal of this project is to get our learners excited about their futures in college and options for their careers. "65% of these kids will get jobs in the future that don't even exist today."

In Writer's Workshop we are starting our final drafts of our Narrative Writing Project. This coming Friday, we will be doing our celebration publication day by sharing with the other 6th grade classes. I will have an Author's Chair for students to volunteer to read their story to the class.

In Math we are starting Chapter 3 focusing on Algebraic Expressions in Big Ideas. In addition, we continue using Khan and Moby Max as supplemental curriculum.

We just finished our first Unit of Study in Science, Energy and Climate. The class was highly engaged in this subject matter and learned the material and applied it in their "Carbon Footprint" plan. Our class is working on their Environmental Studies Project/Speech. These projects are due: Monday, November 5th. I have been giving time every day for this project so hopefully it is an in-class only project. The speeches are due on Wednesday, November 7th.

This week we will be starting to learn more about the Babylonians and Assyrians in History. In addition, we will begin learning the countries in Asia by playing Geography Bingo.

In reading we continue "Westing Game", a class favorite. Students are working in Literature Circles to expand their understanding of the book. Our Accelerated Reading Goals are due by Friday, November 9th.

Finally, I look forward to seeing you at the Parent Teacher Conferences starting on Monday, November 5th. If you haven't signed up, please click the link to the right and pick a slot.-->

See you at the school where kind hearts and open minds rule!
Mr. Sweet

WEEK OF OCTOBER 15-19th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Newsela: "McDonalds Changing Carbon Footprint" +
"Less time on devices, the better"
DUE FRIDAY
Reading Comprehension Ch. 1 + 2 Westing Game
Due Tuesday
Vocabulary Study Westing Game + Summaries
DUE FRIDAY
Environmental Studies
Project - 15 min per night
Carbon Footprint Project Due Friday
SPIRIT DAY WEDNESDAY: SPORTS!

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
See above
Reading Ch. 4 Westing Game + Comprehension
+ Study for Science Test-Study guide link on
right of blog-->
Math 3.1 Due Thursday(Algebraic Expressions)
SPORTS DAY TOMORROW! Let's get 100% 
participation

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Ch. 7 Westing Game + Lit Circle Job
Finish Math 3.1
Finish other homework by Friday
DRIVE FOR SCHOOL WINNING CLASS!!!
Popsicle Party Tomorrow

Thursday
Read the rest of Ch. 8 + Lit. Circle Job
Study for Science Test
Correct Math Test

WEEK OF OCTOBER 8-12th

HOMEWORK MONDAY-FRIDAY
Reading-20 min AR
Newselas:
 Due Friday:

Ten ways climate change can make wildfires worse

+

Polar bears and climate change

DO QUIZZES 

Math L 2.6 Dividing Decimals
Due: Wednesday
Wordly Wise 1 Due Friday
SOCKTOBER
DRIVE FOR SCHOOLS
Harvest Festival on Friday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Finish Newsela +
Read 20 Min. AR
Math : Finish Chapter 2 Review
Finish/Study Wordly Wise
Environmental Studies-Work on Project
15 min.

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading 20min.
Math Correct Math Quiz in Blue Pen
Finish Wordly
Study for Math Test Chapter 2

Science Camp! Environmental Issues Project

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24th-28th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Newsela: Read:
Should Yellowstone's Supervolcano be used for energy?
+ Take Quiz
Math-Finish 2.3 - Divide by Mixed #s
Africa Map Test: Friday
Finish Quizlet for Science Camp Words

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Newsela:"Experts say the Earth
Can bounce back..."+Quiz
Math-Correct Math Quiz in Blue ink
Quizlet on Science Words 
Africa: Study for test
SELL ONE RAFFLE TICKET
(Highest % gets pizza!)

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read AR 20 Min.
Math-Finish 2.4 DECIMALS
Quizlet on Science Words 
Africa: Study for test
SELL ONE RAFFLE TICKET
(Highest % gets pizza!)
BEGIN CAMP CHECK LIST!

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read AR 20 Min.
Quizlet on Vocab Words
Math 2.5-Mult Decimals
Study Africa

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17-21st

Dear Parents,

Please send in a plain white t-shirt this week for your student to participate in tie-dying shirts for Science Camp and a $5 donation that will go towards purchasing the supplies needed for this project by the end of this week! You could also donate by sending in dye, which can be found at stores like Ace Hardware. The art teacher has agreed to do this as an art project. Write their name with a black Sharpie in the tag. Any left over funds will be used towards the 6th Grade Science Camp Scholarships. 

Can't find a shirt at home? Students can buddy up and packages of 4 t-shirts or so can be found at stores like Khols, K-Mart, etc. in the boy's/men's section, then split the cost. 

Are you a master tie-dyer or interested in helping out with the students in their art classes next week? 

HOMEWORK MONDAY

Read 20 min. AR
Wordly Wise-Read all the meanings and do 

3A

Geography-Finish Africa Map
Drive for Schools!

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-AR 20 Min.
Math: Big Ideas 2.1
Wordly Wise: 3b, 3c
Finish Cave Painting w/code

T-shirt! + up to $5

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading - 20 Min. AR
Math-Moby Max 15 min.
Finish Wordly Wise
Geography-Like2learn: Africa

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading - 20 Min. AR
Math-Finish 2.2 Divide Fractions
Finish Wordly Wise, Study + DLR
Geography-Like2learn: Africa
PICTURE DAY! Friday

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10-14th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 20 Minutes : AR
Wordly Wise: Read all words + definitions
Do Section 2A in packet
Math-Finish #1-15 in Test Review
p. 45 in book
History-Bring a large brown paper bag
or...dye a white piece of paper in tea
(Animal Hide) for Ancient Cave Art

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Science World p. 1-5
Wordly Wise 2b
Math : Finish Test Review on Computer Big Ideas Ch. 1
Read/Fill out Science Camp Paperwork/Permission

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Finish Studies Weekly online (Week 4)
Wordly Wise 2 C + 2 D
Math-Finish Practice Test on Computer

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Study Studies Weekly online (Week 4)
Finish/Study Wordly Wise 2 Packet + DLR 25

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3-6th

CLASS UPDATE
Reading-We are finishing up our first class novel, Hatchet,  this week. Our spelling vocabulary are from the last section of the book. Our reading focus is story structure, mood, symbolism and figurative language.

Math-We will be doing Math Lessons 1.5-1.7 . Greatest Common Factors (GCF), Least Common Multiple (LCM), and review. Our first test will be this Friday.
In addition, we are finishing our Math About Me project.

History-We are learning about Ancient Man this week in Studies Weekly #3.

Earth Science-We are reading Science World at home, which focuses on the volcano in Hawaii that is wreaking havoc.

Writing-We are focusing on nonfiction narratives.

BACK TO SCHOOL on Thursday Night at 6:35pm for Principal/Parent Alliance Greeting in Cafeteria
7:05-7:35pm in class (Room 20)
7:40-8:00pm Science Camp Q and A Meeting in cafeteria.

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-Ch. 15 in Hatchet
Science World-Read Kilauea + Worksheet
Quizlet-Finish making Quizlet
Math - Finish GCF 1.5

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading Ch. 17
Finish Science World Kilauea Worksheet
Finish "Math About Me" (Do all problems,
sticky notes and cover)
ART to be finished in class tomorrow
Quizlet on Vocabulary

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading Ch. 19 in Hatchet
Extra Credit (Create a comic strip about childhood)
Finish Math L 1.6 Big Ideas
Study Vocabulary
Finish Studies Weekly online
Remind Parents to come to
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT AT 6:30!
7:00 in Room 20

Week of 8/27-8/31

Class Update

Thus far, these 6th graders have learned class procedures, rules and expectations. There have been no serious behavior issues, which is outstanding. In a class of only twenty four students, this will be an amazing year!
Here is a learning overview of Week 3:

English Language Arts (ELA)-We will be taking the MAP test and continue to read Hatchet together and at home. Spelling Vocabulary will be from this story. We will be learning about story structure, parts of speech and 3rd person point of view, as well. Also, we will begin our new "My Perspectives" curriculum and the first theme focuses on Childhood.
In accelerated reader we finished our Star Assessment and received our Goals for the 1st trimester. Parents and students will sign and return the Star report with goals on Monday after school.

Math-We finished taking the MAP test and will be grouping students accordingly into three groups: Approaching Grade Level, (Seahawks), at Grade Level (Eagles), Above Grade Level (Rockets)
Room 20 is learning about Prime/Composite #s, Estimation and Exponents/Powers.

In History we are learning about Week 2 in Studies Weekly: People Watchers through history, Timelines and World Religions

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Ch. 6 in Hatchet
Math-Finish 1.2 on Powers/Exponents
Vocab.-Look up definitions of first 10 words
Leadership Speeches due tomorrow
Sign and Return STAR paper with AR Goal
Show papers to parents and
Correct and return work in blue ink

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 8 of Hatchet+Google Class Assignment
Finish Math 1.3 in Big Ideas Math on Computer
Finish Vocab. Definitions

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Ch. 10 of Hatchet
Finish Math 1.4
Vocabulary-Create a Hatchet Vocabulary Quizlet
(Sign in with Google)

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read Ch. 12 of Hatchet + Comprehension Paper
Finish Math About Me in Composition Book
Study Vocabulary on Quizlet
Finish Studies Weekly online
Finish Name Acrostic

Week of August 20-24

CLASS UPDATE:
This week we hit the ground running!
In reading we started Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and we are doing an interactive journal to deepen our learning. Our spelling vocabulary come from this book this week and the words are posted on the blog tab above.
In Math we are taking the MAP test to establish differentiated math placement groups for the year.
In History we will be using "Studies Weekly", which has both a newspaper and an online component. We start the year by learning about Earth, continental drift and early man.


HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading/Writing-Finish Reading Chapter 1 + answer Chapter 1 Questions + After Chapter 1 activity
iGrade-Have your parent create an acct. I sent each of them an e-mail invite

Homework Tuesday
Reading-Finish Ch. 2 + Comprehension questions
Finish Vocabulary Definitions
Social Studies: go to: studiesweekly.com
Watch preview video of Lesson 1 on "Our Home"
Do the easy medium and hard questions below
Login=name followed by number
Password=#

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Do Comprehension Ch. 3 questions from Hatchet
+ Study Vocabulary Words
Moby Max Math-Finish Math Placement Test
Studies Weekly-Finish "Our Home", "Planet Earth",All Sorts of People,
Cartography, Atlas and do the activities online that go along with those.

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Fill out Passion Survey
Finish StudiesWeekly assignments
Study Vocab, Spelling and DLR

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!

The following is a suggested list of supplies for the school year:

Hand pencil sharpener (with catch for shavings).

Zippered Pencil Pouch (no pencil boxes please)

#2 Pencils 

Crayola Markers (Colored pencils will be provided)

2 Blue ball-point pens for correcting mistakes

2 Red ball point pens for grading

Headphones/ear buds for to use with Chromebooks

Binder for keeping planner, assignments and important handouts

College Ruled Binder Paper

Low Odor Dry Erase Makers and a sock for White-boards during Math

Textbook covers (2)

2 College Ruled Marble Composition Notebooks (please no spirals, I have some extras that I can make available if you are not able to purchase these.)

Box of Kleenex to share

Fine tip sharpie - very important for world maps 

Please Donate if you can...

The Basics

• Plug in air fresheners(6th graders don't always smell nice)
• Kleenex
• Baby wipes for washing hands
• Misc. prizes fun pencils / erasers (for the Sweet Store)
• Candy (for raffle box)

Other Needs

• Gift Certificate to Teachers Pay Teachers (http://www.teacherspayteachers.com) for curriculum, STEM projects, etc.
• $$ to our class fund (I am setting up a new class/grade level so I need to make several purchases for our room throughout the year.
• Gift Certificates to Palace Art Supply, STAPLES or Amazon.com, or Bad Wolf Press (Classroom Play) are always appreciated
• Cool class posters! 

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY

Read Parent Parent Letter+Give to Parents

Writing-Fill Out Job Application-Jobs posted on side of blog

Writing-Fill out "6th Grade Survey"

Have parents sign and return forms (After School, Emergency,

Tech Agreement/Email,

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Math-Finish Math Minutes
Return Paperwork
Have parents type their name and preferred e-mail
for iGrade Book Access

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!

Dear Parents and Students,
It has been an amazing year full of challenges, learning and fun! I feel blessed to have taught your child this year. This Wednesday we will have our big field day after lunch with the entire 5th grade. There will be Spike Ball, Corn Hole, Water Balloons, Relays, snacks, and much more.
On Thursday we will have the Big Spin at 1:00-1:30pm
Friday we will be dismissed at 10:50am!

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-Bring any class library books
Bring a plastic water bottle if you have one at home
for our Stem Project
Finish Genius Project

WEEK OF MAY 21-25th

CLASS UPDATE

READING/VOCABULARY-This week we will finish Crispin and our last vocab quiz of the year will be on Friday.

SPELLING-25 States!

GENIUS HOUR-This week we will begin our Genius Hour Slide Shows

STATES AND CAPITALS-We will continue to learn our states and capitals.

13 COLONY PLAY-This Friday please be to school no later than 7:40 a.m. dressed in your costume. The play will commence at 8:00 a.m.

No School on Monday, May 28th (Memorial Day)

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Newsela: "Eat this Spoon"
"Why do Parrots Have Ability to Mimic?"
Make Quizlet with 10 Vocabulary Words
Get Costume

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Chapter 57 in Crispin
Correct mistakes in returned work
Study for Vocab test tomorrow + State
Test on Friday

MAY 14th-18th

CLASS UPDATE

Reading-We will continue reading Crispin and learn new vocabulary from this book and focus on the skill of making predictions.

Math-We will be using Khan Academy as a review

Writing-We will begin writing fairy tales and apply our teaching points from our Narrative Unit.

Geography-We are in the middle of our STATE BROCHURE project. Ask your child about their state that they chose. In addition, we are working through a packet to learn our states and capitals.

13 Colonies-The play performance is Friday, May 25th, at 8:00 and 9:00am. Parents are invited.
Please begin putting together simple costumes for your child.

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Newspaper Book Project Due
Get/create costume for play!
Come to Cantine for Rock Band Show Tonight!

Genius Hour Projects-Listed below are the projects for our class:

WEEK OF MAY 7-11th

CLASS UPDATE
We are wrapping up testing this week with Math so please show up on time every day with a good night sleep and a solid breakfast!

Here is an overview of what we are learning in class:

Reading-We continue to read Crispin together

Geography-We started an in-class State Brochure project. Students chose a state that they were interested in traveling to and learning about. In addition, we are learning about the 50 United States.

Math-Testing

Genius Hour Projects-We have started our Genius Hour Research.

On Thursday, May 10th we have our field trip to Roaring Camp and we will leave at 7:45 am (before school!) Please be on time and MAKE SURE TO BRING A LUNCH.
Here are the drivers scheduled that have paid:

Sylvia Morales (6 students with seatbelts)
Courtney Oman(3)
Carine Csermelyi(6)
Tiffany Chapman (up to 7)
Rosie Black (3)
Kelly McMillian(3)
Chaperone: Jessica Santillano

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
We're done with testing!
Bring a lunch
Wear Sunscreen
Bring jacket
Be on time no later than 7:40am

WEEK OF APRIL 30-MAY 4th

CLASS UPDATE
No school this Friday! May the 4th be with you.

We are in the middle of ELA testing this week and will conclude with Math next week. Please take the time to review math with your child, if possible. I will send home packets with each student.

Reading-We are well into the book, Crispin, about adventurous medieval times and a cast off that is "finding" himself.

Math-Review of Volume, Fractions, Decimals, Geometry, Multiplication and Division

Newspaper Book Project-Since we have no homework this week, this will give students time to work on the project. See blog on right, or google classroom.


HOMEWORK MONDAY
Jogathon Sponsors!
Newspaper Book Project
Correct Mistakes in Math Packet
Free Science Worlds

WEEK OF APRIL 23-27th

CLASS UPDATE

Reading-Our class finished The City of Ember and now we will begin Crispin. This exciting new book is about medieval times and the story of an orphan on the run.

Writing/Courtroom-This week our class will be writing a courtroom drama with our new vocabulary from the cookie court spelling list.

Math-Our class will be doing a Math Review to prepare for the SBAC Testing in a few weeks.
We will review fractions, geometry, volume, graphing, multiplication, division and much more.

Genius Hour-We will be kicking off our Genius Hour In Class Project.

13 Colony Play-Our class continues to practice/memorize their lines.

Newspaper Book Project-Our 5th graders are working on their last book project at home.

Field Trip Friday at 10:45-We will leave at 10:45 and eat lunch at the park in Watsonville at 11:15-11:40am. Parent Drivers:
Larry G. (4 students with seatbelts)
Amy D. (5)
Karli G. (5)
Alexis L. (3)
Brian (3)
Carine V.(6)


HOMEWORK MONDAY
Spelling Vocab: Courtroom Drama Writing
Google Classroom
Math-Correct Math Review in Blue Ink
Memorize/Practice Court/13 Colony Plays

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Spelling Vocab: Courtroom Drama Writing
Google Classroom(Highlight 20 Words)
Math-Correct Math Review p. 2 in Blue Ink
Memorize/Practice Court/13 Colony Plays

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
BRING LUNCH TOMORROW
Read Chapter 8 Crispin
If possible, bring costume for play!
Spelling Vocab Court Drama Due Friday
Study Vocab
Finish Math Packet page 1

WEEK OF APRIL 16-20th

MONDAY HOMEWORK
Reading-Facebook Gets Grilled by Congress
Newsela
Math-10 Marks Volume: Due Friday
Vocabulary-Write down the sentence
each word is found in, make your guess
of what it means, make a quizlet

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read AR Book
Math Kahn Academy Mission Mastery 20 min.
Writing - Finish Acrostic Name Activity with Color
Quizlet-Vocabulary

WEEK OF APRIL 9-13th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Newsela Fortnite + Quiz
Math-10 Marks Due Friday
Quads/Triangles/etc.
Vocabulary-Finish Quizlet with Vocabulary

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading AR 20 Min.
Math-p.227+228-Student Book
Court Script-Learn Lines for tryouts on
Friday
Parents sign and return
Field Trip Permission Slips
Courtroom

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading 20 Min.
Math -15 min. Kahn and 10 Marks
Do Vocab Quizlet
Field Trip Form
Study Scripts

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading-Choose Newspaper Book Project Book
Writing-Finish Typing Final Draft of
Persuasive Essay
Do Vocab Quizlet
Study Scripts


13 Colony Play Cast
George Washington-Olivia
Martha Washington-Kylie
Leif Erickson-Magnus
Iroquois-
Seminole-Isaiah/Spencer
Ponce DeLeon-Aidan
Colonial Boy-Mack/Farris
Colonial Girl-Siena/Mercy
Game Show Host-Zac
Contestant(Betsy Smith)Damaria
Benjamin Franklin-Farris
British Soldiers-Abram, Rowan, Sebastian
Samuel Adams-Gigi
John Adams-Abram
Abigail Adams-Zachary
Salesman-Ella/Magnus
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow-Mia, Ella
Sibyl Ludington-Mack/Mercy
Colonists
James Madison-Kimya/Adriana
History Police A-Aden/Aidan
History Police B-Mercy/Gavin

March 26th-March 29th

Class Update

13 Colonies Play-This Monday, Wednesday and Thursday we will have play tryouts. This way students will be able to practice and learn their parts over the break.

Writing-Our class will be finishing up our rough drafts of our persuasive essays.

Reading-We will do Chapters 7-11 in the City of Ember. Our reading skill focus will be on making predictions. Our vocabulary words will be learned from this book.

History-Our American Revolution will be on Thursday, March 29th.

Math-We continue to work with Geometry and Coordinate Plane work.

Big Spin-On Thursday at 1:15pm we will have the Big Spin and Academic Award Assembly

Talent Show-The talent show will be held on Thursday morning.

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Writing-Finish Rough Draft of Persuasive Essay
History-Finish Packet + Begin doing study guide with
Quizlet

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Ch. 11
Study for History Test
Study Vocab Words
Practice Lines for Play

March 19-23rd

Class Update
In reading our class is beginning a new book entitled: The City of Ember. 
It is a fantastic distopian, futuristic book. Our spelling vocabulary and grammar are from this book.

In math we are beginning a new unit of study into: Geometry and Graphing on a coordinate plane.

In History we are continuing the American Revolution unit.

Class Meetings-After the massive volume of discipline referrals and pinks slips, our class will have weekly meetings in an attempt to change the negative behavior trend in this grade level.

In writing our class is getting started on our Opinion Essay rough drafts now that we have our research finished.

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela: "A Wrinkle in Time": Looking at 
long religious controversy about the book + Quiz
Reading Comprehension: Do Chapter 1 Quiz in Google Classroom
Return Report Card Envelope

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading - Finish Chapter 2-Ember
Vocabulary-Make a quizlet for 15 words
with definitions
Math-Do Coordinate Plane Mystery Shape

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading - Finish Chapter 3-Ember
Study Vocabulary-quizlet 
Math-Do Coordinate Plane Mystery Shape #2
Sign, Return field trip form with $29.50

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read Ember Chapter 5 -Quiz tomorrow
+ Quote activity
Study Vocab 0n Quizlet
Field Trip Forms
Practice Play Lines

WEEK OF MARCH 12-16th

Class Update

We have already started the final trimester and there is a lot of learning and fun happening this week!

In reading we will be reading our final selection "Elena" from our core literature in RTI. Next week we start "City of Ember". RTI ends on April 19th.

In writing, we will continue our argumentative essay. Each student selected a topic and they are researching it with at least 3 sources.

In Math we continue learning of finding a fraction of a fraction and will apply this skill in a district performance task about a movie theater.

Our class aced the Water Unit test averaging an 88%. Way to go!

In History we will be learning more about battles in the Revolutionary War. In addition, I am reading aloud the book, Fighting Ground by Avi.

On Wednesday will be 3/14 "Pi Day"and we will celebrate by having fun with pie. Students will either bring pizza or a pie if they wish. Together we will work in teams and work through the circumference and area of the given "pies". In addition, we sing the "Pi Song" and learn the "Pi Pledge"

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela:"The search for the value of pi" + Quiz
Math-Do "Hours of Sound Worksheet"
Pi Day Wednesday-Make/buy a pizza, pie and bring on Wednesday
for Pi Day

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read AR 25 min.
Math-Finish p. 197+198 in Workbook
Pi Day Wednesday-Make/buy a pizza, pie and bring on Wednesday
for Pi Day

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read NPR Article + Do Googe Classroom 
Summary
Math-Moby Max Circumference/Area of Circle 
Due Friday
Click Link for 13 Colony Script + Songs
to begin practicing for auditions.
PI DAY!

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Begin to read script/learn songs
Dress up for "BYOB" Bring your own bed!
PJS, stuffed animals, blanket or pillow.
You may bring "root beer"

Our class has earned our 2nd class party this coming Friday. We voted and decided to do "BYOB" as a theme. "Bring your own bed" Students can bring whatever they have on bed...blanket, pillow and stuffed animals, etc. Our movie is Jumanji
Report Cards will go home Friday, 3/16 and the Big Spin will be on Thursday, March 29th (Same day as the talent show)

WEEK OF MARCH 5-9th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela: "Meet the 11-year-old science 
whiz working to improve water testing" + Quiz
ART-Finish Propaganda Advertisement with Color
Science-Do Study Guide
TEST ON THURSDAY

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Newsela: "Black Panther" and black women 
in all their strength and beauty + Quiz
Science-Do Study Guide
p.97+98 in Home Connections

TEST ON THURSDAY

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20 min.
Study for Science Test

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 26th-March 2nd

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-Newslela Water Cycle
Finish Hyper Doc in Science

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Science-Do Google Class activity with water usage
Math p.93+94 in Home Connections

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Newsela: US SNAPS CANADA'S WIN
STREAK IN HOCKEY + Quiz
Math - Finish 10 Marks/Area x 2
Continue Water Usage Activity (Due Friday)

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 25 min.
Math p. 95+96
Finish Water Usage Google Class
Activity

RIO DEL MAR AUCTION TIME!

HOMEWORK TUESDAY

Read Newsela 

"Native Americans: A History of the Sioux"

+ Quiz

Math: Moby Max 20 Min.

Learn Spelling Vocabulary Words
Finish Heritage Slide Show!

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading Science World "Wrinkle in Time" article
+ Context Word Search
Heritage Slide Show Due tomorrow:
Share with Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read "Sleeping Giant" in Science World
+ Handout
Math-Do p. 165 in Student Workbook
Practice Speech!

Rio del Mar Elementary’s 14th  Annual 2018 Spring Auction ​

Western Showdown
SATURDAY, MARCH 10th 

4pm – 9pm

Raffles, Silent & Live Auction

AptosBBQ

Live Music by Cruz Entertainment

Learn to Line Dance

Photo Booth

Wildwood Estates & Gardens

780 Calabasas Rd, 

Watsonville, CA

Hosted by RDMPA

Live auction items (Giant tickets, S.C. Warriors tickets, Safari West, Fox Racing, private chef dinner for 10, ride on fire truck, and more)

Silent auction items and  class baskets.

$60 for individual ______

$100 for two people ______
Make checks made payable to: RDMPA
Tickets on sale Wednesday, Feb. 21, @ 12:20 in the park​

CONTACT: Necole Greer at ngreer@ctrlkey.com or 

Mary Sandman at mary_sandman@pvusd.net

February 13-16th

HOMEWORK TUESDAY

Finish Heritage Typed Report

Begin/Finish Heritage Slide Show

Valentine's Breakfast tomorrow!

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Heritage Written Report Due tomorrow!

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Continue Heritage Slide Show/Practice for speech
Reading Newsela : "Salchows and slaloms: 
Words to know while watching Winter Olympics"
+ Quiz
Do Water Diary at Home-Return tomorrow