WEEK OF DECEMBER 5th-DECEMBER 9

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 25 minutes (A.R.)
Math - Finish Ch.10-2 HM / Finish Saxon Math L67 odds
Writing-Finish Final Draft of Diamante
Poetry-Begin Memorizing/Practice Reciting Winter Poem
Study Spelling words

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 minutes (A.R.)
Math - Finish Ch.10-3 HM / Finish Saxon Math L68 evens
Writing-Finish Final Draft of 3 Haiku Poems on white paper (Syllables-5-7-5/about Nature, one verb in each line)
Poetry-Begin Memorizing/Practice Reciting Winter Poem
Study Spelling words

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 minutes (A.R.)
Math - Finish Mult.Fractions Review HM / Finish Saxon Math L70 odds
Writing-Write a Free Verse poem of at least 10 lines (it doesn't have to rhyme)
Poetry-Begin Memorizing/Practice Reciting Winter Poem
Study Spelling words

PARTY THURSDAY! DRESS UP! BIG SPIN!

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 25 minutes (A.R.)
Math - Saxon Pre-Test
Poetry-Memorize/Practice Reciting Winter Poem + Free Verse
Study Spelling words/DLR


Room 12,
* Well, due to our very sad Friday when school was canceled, our party was postponed until next Thursday, December 8th. Please bring the $2 for pizza.
* The Big Spin Day was changed to 1pm on Thursday, December 8th.
However, this Monday, December 5th, we will take our assessments that we missed on Friday, so please study over the weekend so that you are prepared.
* In reading this week we will read a story called "Katie's Trunk" which is about a Redcoat attack during the Revolution.
* In writing our class continues to write poetry in its various forms. This week we choose winter poems to recite on Friday, December 16th, at our Sweet's Poet Cafe. We will have hot chocolate, be dressed up in fancy clothes. Students will recite two poems: one Winter Poem by a famous poet followed by their own free-verse poem that they will write and revise this week. The goal is to memorize both of these.
* We will be learning how to multiply fractions this week.
* In History we will finish up our rough drafts of our exhibits and finish the final drafts at home.
* Remember to bring in 2nd Harvest Food to donate, or money. This truly makes a difference in our community and all of those families struggling through unemployment.
Enjoy a 3 day weekend!
Mr. Sweet

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 2nd

Room 12 Update
Welcome back! That was a restful break.
* For the next three weeks our class will be reading stories from our HM Anthology that focus on the American Revolution. At home students will be able to read any AR book and do their summaries.
* In Writing we will be starting a an exciting Poetry Unit.
* In Math we will finish up Chapter 8 in HM, which is adding and subtracting mixed numbers with different denominators.
* In American History we are doing Museum Exhibits about one of the many original colonies. This will be mostly an in-class project, but the final drafts will be done at home.
* On Friday at 1pm our class will have the Big Spin with all of the 4th, 5th and 6th graders, which honors students that receive awards.
More to come!
Mr. Sweet


HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 20 minutes A.R. + Summary + Finish Science World p. 1-9
Math-p.75 in HM Wkbk + Saxon L61 odds
Writing-Write, or type on multiple choice question from Science World
Study Spelling-Test Friday

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 20 minutes A.R.Finish Science World p. 10-18 (summary)
Math-p.79 in HM Wkbk + Saxon L63 evens
Colony Project-Begin researching your Exhibit Topics using the Internet
3 Parts-Art/Written/Chart
Study Spelling-Test Friday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20 min. AR-Finish Science World-Write a summary about your favorite article
Math Finish L64 odds + HM p.81 (Subtracting Fractions)
Study Spelling
Continue Exhibit Project-(See exhibit contract paper for clarification)

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading-Finish and Review Science World News + Read AR 20 minutes (Reading Comprehension Smart quiz Friday on Science World with student-generated questions)
Math-Finish Saxon Evens L65 + HM p. 83
Spelling-Study words for the Test
Study for DLR-Test Friday
Continue Colony Projects
DRESS UP CRAZY SPORTS DAY TOMORROW
BRING $2 for pizza

THANKSGIVING WEEK

TWO WONDERFUL PARENTS WHO ALSO DRESSED AS TWINS
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Make your dish together
Go over Math L60 evens (We finished it in class)
You may correct and return mistakes on papers for a better grade.

together





Dear Parents,
* Tomorrow is pajama/stuffed animal/pillow/blanket day! The class has been just fantastic in their behavior and how hard they have worked, so tomorrow will be a fun day. I will give an extended period of silent reading time and they can curl up anywhere with their friends and read away...We will learn about the true roots of the original Thanksgiving along with some fun crafts and puzzles. The only homework will be cooking their dish to share. Hooray!

* Tuesday is a School Spirit Day-It is Twin Day. You may dress up together with as many people as you want!

Thank you so much to the parents who promptly returned the 3 options for the Feast on Tuesday. For those of you that have not
replied yet, you may reply to this email and fill in any gaps. We need side dishes and vegetables and a pasta dish. Here is the list of what students signed up for. My wonderful wife, Hilary, helped me put this together. Remember, you are invited!
1. Trevor-???
2. Aaron-Lemon Bars
3. Carter-???
4. Ellia-Stuffing
5. Elizabeth-Sprite
6. Ryan-Green Beans
7. Amy-Yams(The best)
8. Cooper-Candied Sweet Potatoes
9. Seth-Cornbread
10. Logan-Cranberry Fluff
11. Rowan-Bean and Cheese Tacos
12. Johan-???
13. Jack-Chocolate Pecan Pie
14. Ava-Biscuits
15. Jordan-Sparkling Apple Cider
16. Camille-???
17. Marcel-Apple Pie
18. Coral-???
19. Haley-Salad
20. Claire-Moose Droppings
21. Chance-Cornbread
22. Abby-"World Famous Mashed Potatoes"
23. Mac-Garlic Potatoes
24. Italia-???
25. Rowen Short-Plates and Utensils (I have napkins)
26. Josiah-Salad and Cranberry Sauce
27. Kody-Pumpkin Pie
28. Brynn-Chicken Divan
29. Bella-???
30. Casey-Turkey!!! Thank you!

The feast begins at 12pm on Tuesday. If you can bring hot dishes in just prior that would be ideal, but I understand if you are busy at work.

That's it for now.
Happy Thanksgiving Short School Week!
Mr. Sweet

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 14-18th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-Read Ch. 37+38 (No summary)
Math-Finish Saxon L57
Vocabulary-Make a picture for your 10 favorite vocabulary words. (Learn the meanings of
all 20)
Art-Work on your Portrait of your medieval person

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-Read Ch. 40-42 (No summary)
Math-Finish Saxon L58 Evens
Vocabulary-Make a picture for your 10 favorite vocabulary words. (Learn the meanings of
all 20) (DUE FRIDAY)
Art-Work on your Portrait of your medieval person (We printed the photos up today)


HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-Read Ch. 47-49 (No summary)
Math-Finish Saxon L59 odds
Vocabulary-Make a picture for your 10 favorite vocabulary words. (Learn the meanings of
all 20) (DUE FRIDAY)
Art-Work on your Portrait of your medieval person-DUE FRIDAY
IN COLOR!

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
WRITE DOWN THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE FAMILY DISHES ON FORM
Finish the Crispin Book
Math-Finish/Go Over Math Pre-Test (Saxon 9a)
Vocabulary-Study (No Spelling Test)
Finish Thankful Essay
Finish Vocab Art+Portrait



DEAR ROOM 12,
Our class is in their new groups and we are back to it for a full week of learning and fun. Report cards go home Monday so please sign and return the envelopes.

This week our class will finish reading Crispin and it will be the last week of vocabulary for three weeks. In addition, we will wrap up our Medieval Power Point Projects in the Computer Lab on Wednesday. Part of this assignment will be a portrait of their famous person. Each student will have all week to create their own portrait of their hero. We will print up a pic from the Internet and do the rough drafts in class on Monday and Tuesday. Students may use the paper I provide, or even get fancy and use a canvas. This art will be displayed on the wall in class.

In Math we will resume our work with fractions when we begin adding and subtracting mixed numbers with different denominators.

In writing we will begin our 5 paragraph essays about what we are thankful for. Finally, in American History we are learning about the original colonies and each group chose a colony to study.

Last, but not least, I have a tradition each year to have a Thanksgiving Feast. Each child signs up to bring some family dish and shares it with the class on Tuesday, November 22nd. Tomorrow I will send home the form and you can write down 3 of your favorite dishes. From this, I will e-mail the menu. Parents are all invited!

It's going to be a great week!
Mr. Sweet
"Where we use our hearts and minds well."

Week of November 7-10th

Room 12!

We will only have class Monday - Thursday this week in observance of Veteran's Day.
As a result, our homework will not be the same this week. We will still be reading Crispin. In math we will continue our study of adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. There will be no spelling this week. Hooray!
In class we are also continuing our famous person Power Point Project from the Medieval Times to extend our learning of the middle ages from Crispin. Each child will be researching using our computer lab. This also includes a portrait that will be drawn in class. One more thing, we will practice our speeches in class and at home for the presentations on Wednesday and Thursday. The speeches will be 2-5 min.
Finally, come and join the school at the Monday morning assembly when our class sings "Hey Soul Sister," reads two papers and leads the flag salute.

HOMEWORK MONDAY-
Reading-Ch.26+27+Summary(20-4-1)
Math-Finish HM Fraction Review+SAXON L54 evens
Study 10 vocab words(They wrote the definitions on the pre-test)
Practice Speech

Homework TUESDAY
Reading-Read Ch.30+31+Summary
Math-Finish/Go over fraction HM Review: Test Thursday
Vocab.-Study 10 word meanings+usage
Practice Speech-They begin Wednesday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading -Ch. 32-34 + Summary
Finish Saxon L56 odds + Do Test Review on computer for fractions (Under Study Guides)
Study Vocab for test tomorrow
Practice Speeches

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