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