WEEK OF OCTOBER 31st-NOVEMBER 4th

Dear Parents,
* Our week begins with a bang on Monday when we have the Halloween Parade at 8:15 a.m. Please make sure, like Ms. Dorney’s message specified, that the costumes are appropriate with no weapons, gory costumes or suggestive clothing. The class party will be from 1-2:10pm. A big "Thank You!" to all the parents who have volunteered to help and bring goodies.
* In class we will be continuing with the book Crispin. The class did a wonderful job in our Literature Circles last week and we will resume this week. To extend learning about the Middle Ages, our class is working on a Famous Person from the Middle Ages project in the Computer Lab. Ask your child who they chose to learn about.
* In Science we will be doing group projects to review The Structures of Living Things Unit to help prepare us for the test on Thursday. I decided to move the test because of Halloween.
* This week we are also creating the speech outlines of our Newspaper Projects. We will be presenting them on Thursday and Friday so make sure they practice eye contact, expression and volume to prepare well.
* In Spelling we will be doing 10 Halloween words along with 10 vocabulary words from Crispin.
* Our class finished up their impressive “Spooky Stories” which incorporated the usage of similes, dialogue and an exciting “hook” introduction. We have been showcasing each author by having students read their spooky stories from a chair in the middle of the class with the lights off.
* Our last day to take A.R. quizzes will be on Wednesday, November 2nd.


HOMEWORK MONDAY
No Reading!
No Math HW!
Science-Study for the Science Test on Thursday
Vocab-Study 10 vocab words
Speech-Practice Speech

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 17+18 + Lit. Circle
Math-Finish L50odds+HM p.65
Study for Science Test
Practice Speech-Book Project (Speech outline in folder)
Don't eat too much candy!

Read Ch. 20+21 (No Lit.Circle)
Math Finish L51 Evens + HM Ch.7 Lesson 3 (p.71 only/not other side)
Study Science for test tomorrow
Study Vocabulary-Last 10 words from Crispin

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read Ch. 23 + 24 Last Lit Circle in packet
Math-Finish L53 odds + p.73 HM Fractions
Study Vocabulary
Begin Practicing Speech (Speeches begin next Wednesday)

WEEK OF OCTOBER 24-28th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Ch. 3+4+Lit Circle
Math Finish P.55 in HM + L46 Evens
Newspaper Project Due Friday
Learn 20 Vocab/Spelling Words(Definitions on Spelling Blog)

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 8 + Lit Circle Job
Math Finish Distributive Property Practice in HM + L47 Odds
Finish Science Review Sheet Ch.3+4 Multiple Choice/You can use book
Newspaper Project Due Friday
Learn 20 Vocab/Spelling Words(Definitions on Spelling Blog)

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Ch.10-12 + Lit. Circle
Math-Finish Saxon L48 evens
Study Vocab
Science Study Guide on blog link-Test next Wednesday, November 2nd
Finish Newspaper Book Project

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Math Finish/Go Over Pre-Test
Writing-Finish Spooky Stories
Study Vocab/DLR
NEWSPAPER PROJECT DUE TOMORROW!
Science Study Guide Posted (Make flash cards to study, if possible)


Parents and Students from Room 12,
I wanted to let you know about all of the exciting things happening in Room 12 this week.
* In reading we are continuing the exciting book entitled Crispin, which takes place during the Middle Ages in England. Our class is using the iPad to learn new vocabulary in class and read it using the iBook/iPad and the books I passed out.
* In spelling we are learning some Crispin words along with a couple Halloween words for the week.
* This week we are creating our speech outlines from our newspaper book projects. We will be practicing and presenting them next week... so make sure they practice eye contact, expression and volume to prepare well.
* This week in writing we are creating our “Spooky Stories,” which incorporate the usage of similes, dialogue, an exciting “hook” intro along with descriptive vocabulary.
* Finally, in technology 5th graders will begin creating a Middle Ages Project in the Computer Lab.

It's going to be a great week! The Structures of Living Science Study Guide will be posted Wednesday.

"Where kind hearts and open minds rule!"

WEEK OF OCTOBER 17-21

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-20/4/1-AR Book
Math-Finish HM Wkbk Pages p.47+52+54
Writing-Finish Rough Draft of Perfect Paragraph
Work on Newspaper Project
Extra Credit-"Bay of Pigs" one Page Report
Correct in blue ink and Return Papers for a better grade

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-20/4/1 AR Book
Math-Finish Saxon L43 evens+HM p.41+42
Science Wkbk-p.56-61

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading-Read 30 minutes A.R. Book
Writing-Finish Final Draft of "Perfect Paragraph"
Math Finish Saxon L45 odds+ HM Review Equations/Algebra
DLR-Study for DLR test #7
Science-Finish L2+L3 Review Sheet

WEEK OF OCTOBER 10-14

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read p.2-7 in Science World
Write one multiple choice question about an article-Due tomorrow
Math-Finish HM p.43+44
Study Spelling

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read p.8-13 in Science World
Write one multiple choice question about an article-Due tomorrow
Math-Finish HM p.45+46
Study Spelling

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 14-18 in Science World (No multiple choice question required)
Math-Finish L41 Saxon + Daily Review p.48
Newspaper Project + Cell Project

Work on Newspaper Book Project (Due Friday, October 28th/Cell Project
(Due by Friday, October 14th)

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Finish and Review Science World-Quiz Friday
Math-Finish L42 odds + HM
Study Spelling
Book Project

Parents and Students of Room 12,
* This week we will have short days all week! I will be facilitating the conferences and we only have 20 minutes each student, so please understand if we have to end on time because other parents have other conferences after our class.
* This week we start our new unit entitled: Structures of Living Things (Plant and Animal Cells, Organ Systems, Plants)
* There will be spelling, but no vocabulary, or DLR with very little homework. This way we can focus on our two projects:
* The Edible Cell and Newspaper Book Project. I handed out construction paper to each student and posted these pics of exemplary projects. These projects were also passed around the class.
* Furthermore, In the computer lab I will teach each student how to convert Word Documents into columns for their Newspaper Project.
* Our class will be reading a story about Richie Valens and a boy in a talent show. We will also learn and sing some of his amazing songs.
* In writing our class will be working on writing effective paragraphs. Our class is struggling with remembering conclusions.
I look forward to seeing you at the conference!
Mr. Sweet

WEEK OF OCTOBER 3-7

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-Science World-write a summary about 1 of the articles-Read whole magazine by Friday-Quiz (Student Generated Smart Responder Quiz)
Math - HM Ch.4 p.33-36 (Students really struggled with this)
Practice News Team Summary Speech (Finish summary if not done)
Study for Social Studies Test on Thursday (Study Guide link on right)
Study spelling mistakes from Pre-Test. No vocab!
Correct mistakes on papers sent home for a better grade.

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-Science World-write a summary about 1 of the articles-Read whole magazine by Friday-Quiz (Student Generated Smart Responder Quiz)
Math - HM Ch.4 p.37+38 + Saxon L36 odds (p. 177)
Practice News Team Summary Speech(Presentations Friday)
Study for Social Studies Test on Thursday (Study Guide link on right)

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-Finish Science World/no summary
Math-Finish and go over CH. 4 Review Test
Practice News Team Speech (Eye contact, expression, volume)
STUDY FOR HISTORY TEST-Test tomorrow

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading-Finish Science World+Quiz tomorrow
Math Finish p.39-40 in HM + Saxon L38 evens
Writing-Finish Final Draft of "Frustrations"
Study for Spelling Test
Parents-Fill out Conference Surveys/return Monday
Dear Parents,
* This week our class is reading about the famous ice skater, Michelle Kwan.
* At home each child will be reading SCIENCE WORLD NEWS and doing their summaries on their favorite articles.
* We are studying our Social Studies Ch. 3 about the explorers in preparation for the test on Thursday. The study guide, once again, has been posted since last Wednesday.
* Students are preparing their News Team Presentations with fun commercials and engaging summaries of their stories.
* Today our class shot the bow and arrows! Great job on the extra credit!

Parent Teacher Conferences

Monday 10/10
12:45-Coral
1:05- Italia
1:25-Cooper
1:45-
2:05-Rowen S.
2:25-Jack
2:45-Johan
3:05-Seth
Tuesday 10/11
12:45-Sweet
1:05-Elizabeth
1:25-Trevor
1:45-
2:05-Casey
2:25-Abby
2:45-Claire
3:05-Ryan
Wednesday 10/12
12:45-Haley
1:05-Amy
1:25-Logan
1:45-Ellia
2:05-Jordan
2:25-MacKenzie
2:45-
3:05-Carter
Thursday-10/13
12:45-Brynn
1:05-Marcel
1:25-Aaron
1:45-
2:05-
2:25-
2:45-Bella
3:05-
Friday-10/14
12:45-Ava
1:05-Camille
1:25-Rowan