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)
----------------------
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

Week of August 26th-August 30th

Class Update!

5th Grade-
Last  week our class has kicked off our study of "Nature's Fury" by reading a story entitled Earthquake Terror. Our ELA wkbk pages connect to the this story and will be done, both at home, and in class. This week we will read "Eye of the Storm" about Storm Chasing photography.

In writing our class will be finishing our first 5-paragraph essays about our summer and they look great thus far. The class seems to have a good understanding of organization, neatness and detail in their writing.

In Math we are reviewing Chapter 1 in HM focusing on Factors, Prime Factorization and Greatest Common Factors.

In American History we have kicked off our Unit of Study on Explorers and Cultures Meeting. It will be exciting as we study the great explorers throughout our history that were not covered in 4th Grade.

We will have Spelling and Vocabulary this week. Study Pre-Test for the test on Friday.

Sign and return the NASA field trip forms. If you intend to drive you need to fill out the Insurance Paperwork in the office.

6th Grade
Last week, as you know, our class began reading Hatchet together. Our Spelling and Vocab will come from this book and we will continue comprehension checks along the way. They are definitely into this book! We won't begin RTI until 9/30, from my understanding.

In Math 6th graders will continue working on Integers in CGP while exploring Lines/Angles, Fractions/Percents in Saxon. They are doing very well thus far adapting to the new, and very challenging, CGP. (This math has been affectionately referred to by other 6th grade teachers as standing for "Confusing Good People" ) ;-)

In Writing we are finishing up Name Acrostic Art and our 3 Passions Essay.

Ancient Civilization-We kicked off our Unit of Study on Pre-Historical Man and saw the "7 Wonders of the Ancient World" on Friday.

Sign and return the NASA field trip forms. If you intend to drive you need to fill out the Insurance Paperwork in the office.


You are officially updated.
Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK MONDAY
5th Grade-Read Lesson 2 Ch. 3 in History + Write a 1-paragraph summary
Math - L7odds Saxon + HM Standard Review Ch. 1
Spelling-Correct Mistakes on Pre-Test in blue twice in cursive-Test Friday
Sign and Return Field Trip Forms

HOMEWORK MONDAY
6th Grade-Read Lesson 2 Ch. 3 in History + Do Cornell Notes plus foldable terms
Math - L7odds Saxon + Finish 1.2.3 in CGP
Spelling-Correct Mistakes on Pre-Test in blue twice in cursive-Spelling/Vocab Test Friday
Sign and Return Field Trip Forms



HOMEWORK TUESDAY
5th Grade-Read A.R. Book 25min + Write a 1-paragraph summary
Math - L8evens Saxon + Finish HM Review Test
Sign and Return Field Trip Forms
Radio Rio: 1670 am in mornings/afternoons
SEE EXTRA CREDIT ON SIDE BAR!

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
6th Grade-Read Ch. 9 + Comprehension Quiz in Packet (Ch.5-8)
Math - Finish 1.3.1 in CGP
Vocab-Study word meanings (see link on right side of the blog)
Sign and Return Field Trip Forms
SEE EXTRA CREDIT ON SIDE BAR!

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
5th Grade-Read A.R. Book 25min + Write a 1-paragraph summary
Math - L9 Saxon odds + Study Chapter 1 for test (see link practice test on right of blog)
Extra Credit Math?
Correct and Return assignments for better grade

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
6th Grade-Read Ch. 11
Writing-Finish "Passions" Essay and "I" poem rough draft
Math - Finish 1.3.2 in CGP+Lesson 9 odds
Vocab-Study word meanings (see link on right side of the blog)

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
5th Grade-Read A.R. Book 25min
Math - HM Wkbk p.11, 13-14
Extra Credit Math?
Study Spelling/DLR for test

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
6th Grade-Read Ch. 13
Math - Finish 1.4.1 in CGP+Lesson 10evens
Vocab-Study word meanings (see link on right side of the blog)
Extra Credit Math?
Study Spelling/DLR for test




NASA DRIVERS 
(As stated in e-mail/message, we need to get TB/Fingerprint Check by Law no to volunteer and/drive)
JJ Hamlyn (6)
Cheryl Johnson (5)
Stephanie Chamberlain (5)
Katie Cox (5)
Ben Slyder (4) 
Tammy Abraham (5)
Amy Danish (4) 
----------------------
Subs (in case somebody cancels/Highly likely because of new requirements of TB/Fingertip scan 
Peter M.(4)
Ted G.(5)
 

1st Week!

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 20min.
Math-5th Grade- p.3+4 HM Wkbk + Saxon L1odds
6th Grade-Finish L1 Saxon
Fill out job application
Sign and Return Papers-(Technology Agreement-p. 18,  After School Sign Up,
Class E-mail list)
Read Parent Letter
Get Class Supplies-Donations Due by Friday 

Homework Tuesday
Read 20 min.
6th Grade-Do Comprehension Questions 1-5
Math-5th-Saxon L2 evens + p.5+6 HM
6th Grade Saxon L2 Evens + 1.1.2 Wksheet (Some problems crossed out)
Finish Filling out paperwork

Homework Wednesday
5th Grade Read 20 min.
Math-5th-Saxon L3 odds + p.7+8 HM
Sign up to volunteer in class by clicking
link on right side bar/type in your preference

6th Grade
Read Ch. 3 Hatchet + Comprehension Questions
6th Grade Saxon L3 odds + 1.2.1 Wksheet (Some problems crossed out)
Sign up to volunteer in class by clicking
link on right side bar/type in your preference  

Homework Thursday
5th Grade Read 20 min.
Math-5th-Saxon L4 evens + p.9+10 HM
Sign Rio Parent Participation Forms
6th Grade
Read Ch. 5 Hatchet
6th Grade Saxon L4 evens + 1.2.2 Wksheet 
History Wkbk page Ch. 1 L1 + Longitude/Latitude
Sign Rio Parent Participation Forms
 


DONATION SUPPLIES for the new year: 
* 1 Box of Crayola Markers*
* One flash drive (at least 1Gb) 
Put their name on these because they get lost A LOT!
* Zippered pencil pouch
* One spiral notebook
* One Binder* Binder paper 
* 2 Red ballpoint pens 
* 2 Blue ballpoint pens 
* 2 #2 pencils 
* 2 Pencil Sharpeners 
* Low-odor Dry Erase EXPO Markers and a sock (for math white-boards)
* One sock (for erasing the white boards) 
NO PENCIL BOXES! 

School is coming soon!
Mr. Sweet 

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LAST WEEK!

WEEK OF MAY 27-31

WEDNESDAY'S HOMEWORK
AR Read 25 minutes(optional for those who met their goal)
Get/Create Costumes-Due Thursday for Dress Rehearsal
Correct and Return work-Friday deadline (History Packet)
State Brochures
Geography Packets

WEEK OF MAY 20-24th

CLASS UPDATE

Progress Reports go home Monday, May 20th.

In Geography we are learning states and capitals this week and will take a test on the first 25 states from the list.

Our Spelling and Vocabulary will be about our first 20 Courtroom words posted on the Spelling Blog.

In Reading (RTI) we will be reading My Side of the Mountain Our reading skill focus is "Drawing Conclusions"

In Writing we will be writing letters for next year's class.

We will continue to rehearse the play and songs.

If you are in the Courtroom Mock Trial, you need to learn your lines by Friday. (as best as possible)

In Science we will finish our Project Presentations on Monday.

Family Life: Tuesday and Wednesday this week

Thursday, May 23rd-An attorney, Robert Wall, will be giving a presentation in class to explain due process and the courtroom. He will discuss his experience and favorite cases to prepare us for our field trip on Friday, May 24th to the Watsonville Courthouse.

Courtroom Mock Trial Field Trip-Friday, May 24th-Leave at 11:15am. Return at  1:45pm.


HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading 25 minutes (AR Due Friday, May 31st)
Math L96odds
Study Spelling Vocabulary
Practice Court Lines/Play lines + Songs

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading 25 minutes (AR Due Friday, May 31st)
Math L97evens + Ch. 26 L1 front and back (integers)
Study Spelling Vocabulary
STUDY 1st 25 states in packet for State Test on Thursday
Practice Court Lines/Play lines + Songs

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading 40 minutes (AR Due Friday, May 31st)
Study Spelling Vocabulary
STUDY 1st 25 states in packet for State Test on Thursday
Practice Court Lines/Play lines + Songs

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading 40 minutes (AR Due Friday, May 31st)
Study Spelling Vocabulary
Correct and Return Ch. 10 History Test
Practice Court Lines/Play lines + Songs

WEEK OF MAY 13-17th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 20 min.
Finish Math L93
SCIENCE PROJECT
SIGN AND RETURN FAMILY LIFE FORMS

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Finish L94-Saxon
FINISH AND TURN IN SCIENCE PROJECT
SIGN AND RETURN FAMILY LIFE FORMS
We need drivers for Friday, May 24th Courtroom Visit
OPEN HOUSE TIME FOR ROOM 12-
6:45-7:45pm- THURSDAY, MAY 16th

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20 min.
Finish L95-Saxon
SIGN AND RETURN FAMILY LIFE FORMS
We need drivers for Friday, May 24th Courtroom Visit
I have 3 Drivers: Kelly G., Cynthia J. and Beth C.
OPEN HOUSE TIME FOR ROOM 12-
6:45-7:45pm- THURSDAY, MAY 16th

WEEK OF MAY 6-10th

UPDATE
* In Science we are reviewing our Weather Unit of Study. We will also do a Science Project Progress Update Form Monday night. I extended the deadline for the Science Projects to Wednesday, May 15th. Make sure your child is doing the typing/work. You can support them, but it is their project and I do not want parents to do it for them. This has been an issue in the past.

* In writing we will finish our final drafts of our persuasive essays

* In Geography we have begun our big packet and we learn the states and capitals.

* Our Spelling words this week are the first 25 words in our Geography Packet. They are not on the spelling blog.

* CST resumes and we will finish on Wednesday!

* Practice the Play+Songs!

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 25 minutes
Correct and return work
Fill out Science Progress Update form
Practice Play
SCIENCE PROJECT!!!


HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Study spelling words/first 25 states in packet
Practice Play
SCIENCE PROJECT!!!
For those not finished, do Persuasive Essay Final Drafts
Sign and return the Field Trip form with $/No $ if you have
a Boardwalk Pass


HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
SCIENCE PROJECT!!!
Sign and return the Field Trip form with $/No $ if you have
a Boardwalk Pass
Begin getting costume together for play
Courtroom Cookie Court Tryouts next Friday, May 17th