MARCH 17-21st

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 25 min.
5th-Study for Water Test on Thursday
5th-Do Newspaper Book Project
6th-Work on Environment Report/Power Point
Typing Web-15 minutes

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 min. (new goals posted)
Math-FINISH CH. 23 L2/CGP 5.5.1
Sign/Return Math Contest Form
Field Trip Drivers for Friday's
STUDY FOR WATER TEST
AJHS Field Trip at 8:30 a.m.
Stephanie C. (5students)
Raquel R. (4)
Jennifer P. (4)
Bekki H. (4)??? We need her!
Kelly F. (5)
Ted G. (6)
We need 1 more driver



HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read the rest of Science World & finish Check
for Understanding Sheet
Math-FINISH CH. 23 L3/CGP 5.5.2
Sign/Return Math Contest Form
Study Crispin Vocab 
Field Trip Drivers for Friday's
AJHS Field Trip at 8:30 a.m.
Stephanie C. (5students)
Raquel R. (4)
Jennifer P. (4)
Bekki H. (4)??? We need her!
Kelly F. (5)
Ted G. (6)
We need 1 more driver

March 10-14th

MONDAY

Read 25 minutes

Math-5^th Grade-Ch. 22 Lesson 3 in wkbk

5th-Study Vocabulary

6^th Grade-5.4.1

Science – Do Final Page of Packet (review of lesson)

Typing Web-15 minutes


HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-Do Newspaper Book Project-Due
March 28th
Math-Do Surface Area Review
6th-Finish L5.4.2
5th Grade-Science-Finish packet+p.102-107 in Science Wkbk
6th Grade-Science-continue Written Report/Power Point on Pollution
Discuss with parents Math Contest: Saturday, May 3rd, 8:30-11:30
(18 students signed up)

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Bring $3 for Earned Class Party this Friday. Parents
are welcome treats if they wish.
Reading-Do Newspaper Book Project-Due
March 28th
Math-Ch. 22 L4 + Create Volume Word Problem on
Scratch Paper/Follow Directions on sheet
6th-Finish L5.4.3
STUDY VOCABULARY for Crispin (Learn new words that you
didn't know) Test Friday
6th Grade-Science-continue Written Report/Power Point on Pollution
Discuss with parents Math Contest: Saturday, May 3rd, 8:30-11:30
(18 students signed up)

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Bring $3 for Earned Class Party this Friday. Parents
are welcome to bring treats if they wish.
DRESS SPORTY!
5th Grade Math-Ch. 22 L5
6th Grade Math- Do Benchmark Review Sheet
Sign and Return Report Card Envelope
Reading-20 minutes+Do Newspaper Book Project
STUDY VOCABULARY for Crispin
6th Grade-Science-continue Written Report/Power Point on Pollution
Discuss with parents Math Contest: Saturday, May 3rd, 8:30-11:30
(18 students signed up)

MARCH 3-7th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-Read 25 minutes-Thursday is last AR day!
Math-Ch. 21 L2 (5th Grade)
5.2.2 (6th Grade)
History-5th Ch. 9 Review p. 98+99 in wkbk + Study Guide(use Cornell Notes)
6th Grade-Ch. 6 Review p.64+65 + Study Guide
5th-Do Water Cycle Diagram (Label + define condensation, evaporation, precipitation, etc)
6th-Finish p.174-181 in Science wkbk

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-Read 20 minutes-Thursday is last AR day!
Math-Ch. 21 L4 (5th Grade)
5.3.1 (6th Grade)
History-5th Ch. 9 Review Study Guide(use Cornell Notes)
6th Grade-Ch. 6 Review Study Guide
WRITING-Finish 3 Limericks (Rough Drafts)
See below for examples (A-A-B-B-A pattern with rhyming and syllables)

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Bring permission slip + $2
Reading-Read 20 minutes-Thursday is last AR day!
5.3.2 (6th Grade)
STUDY FOR HISTORY TEST
6th-do p.1+2 of Science Review Packet
WRITING-Finish final draft of 3 Limericks
Typing-Type final draft of Persuasive Essay
in Google Docs + Share with Mr. Sweet-ex: (#7persuasive)

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Bring permission slip + $2
Reading-Read 20 minutes-
Typing Web-20min.
STUDY FOR HISTORY TEST
5th Grade - DO Math Test Prep.
on Ch. 21 (right side of blog)



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A limerick is a rhyming, humorous, and often nonsensical five-line poem. The first, second, and fifth lines rhyme (forming a triplet), and have the same number of syllables. The third and fourth lines rhyme (forming a couplet), and have the same number of syllables. Limericks often begin with the words: There once was. . . or There was a. . .

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There once was a gray schnauzer named Spark

 Quite talkative, he so liked to bark.

 Sometimes running he found

 His feet all off the ground

 Especially on larks in the park.

9 syllables

 9 syllables

 6 syllables

 6 syllables

 9 syllables

There once was a girl who loved rhyme;

 She felt her writing was sublime.

 Indeed quite a poet,

 Though some didn't know it,

 She'd be rich if each paid a dime.

8 syllables

 8 syllables

 6 syllables

 6 syllables

 8 syllables

There was a mean clown in the circus.

 For fun he would push us and jerk us.

 He would hit us with pies

 That left cream in our eyes.

 His act never once failed to irk us.

9 syllables

 9 syllables

 6 syllables

 6 syllables

 9 syllables

Field Trip Permission/+$2

CLASS UPDATE

• Reading-5th Grade is reading Elena from HM with the Reading Skill focus of Story Structure.
• Thursday, March 6th is the last day to take an A.R. test for 2nd trimester.
• In 5th Grade Math we continue to work on Geometry and now Area of Parallelograms/Triangles
• 6th Grade Math-Statistics/Data Analysis. Course 2-Slope of Lines
• Writing-We will type our final drafts of Persuasive Essays on Google Docs. We will also begin writing Limericks too.
• History-We conclude Revolutionary War/Hebrew Units Monday. We have a test on Friday (the first day of the 3rd trimester) Students are watching John Adams and Prince of Egypt
• Field Trip: Friday, March 21st to AJHS Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Please sign the permission slip and send $2 for the entrance fee. We need drivers!
• In Science we start the Water Unit in 5th Grade and in 6th we will be learning about Earth's Resources. 
• Projects-5th Grade-Newspaper Book Project-See assignment link on right, plus the picture of the student example
• 6th Grade-Environmental Issue-Report, Powerpoint and Speech. Choose a topic by Wednesday, March 5th. *See list that will be sent home Monday.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24th-28th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
6th Grade-Read 20 minutes
Math-5th Grade Ch. 20 L3
6th-5.1.2 1-#10 + 12
History-5th Grade-Read Ch.9 lesson 2+Cornell Notes


HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20 minutes-AR DUE MARCH 6th
Math-5th Grade Ch. 20 L3(2 activities)(Review Lesson on Right)
6th-5.1.4-1-8
Typing Web 20 Minutes

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 25 minutes-AR DUE MARCH 6th
Math-5th Grade Ch. 20 L4
6th-5.2.1-6-8-10
Finish writing rough draft of Persuasive Essay

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 20minutes
Math-5th Grade Ch. 20 L3(Correct mistakes) Finish 20L3 #2
6th-5.1.3 (1-7) Course two Review Lesson 4.1.1
5th grade History-Finish p. 92+93 in wkbk
6th Grade History-Finish p. 58-60 in wkbk
Writing-Finish Persuasive Essay Planning Sheet (Finish Research at home)

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 18-21st

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 minutes
Math-Ch. 19 Lesson 2 (Triangles)
CGP-4.4.4
History-5th Grade-FinishCornell Notes Ch. 9 Lesson 1
6th Grade-Finish Cornell Notes Ch. 6 Lesson 1

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20 minutes
Typing Web.-15 min.
Math-Ch. 19 Lesson 3 (Quads/Angles)
CGP-5.1.1 1-7
History-5th Grade-Wkbk p.89-91
6th Grade-56+57 in wkbk with text

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 25 minutes
Play Meteorex with at least one friend
online, otherwise join games (play 4 different ones)
Finish Persuasive Essay Thesis Statement/Introduction
on planner sheet

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11th-14th

5th/6th Grade,

Here is a quick update:

5th Grade-Heritage Projects are due Tuesday, February 11th. The Power point project component is not due til Friday, February 14th. I encourage

all students to upload photos to their google doc ppt.this weekend.  I demonstrated how to do this yesterday in the lab along with neat backgrounds

for the slides.

Valentine's Breakfast-If you would to help out, please e-mail Cheryl Johnson as the big breakfast is next Tuesday at 8:15am.

On Valentine's Day you may do treats/cards etc. Attached is the class list. Normally, I don't do this, but because of the Science Fair taking place

on Friday, we will proceed. (normally, the breakfast would be on this day)

6th Grade-Science Projects will be presented to our class on Tuesday, February 11th. They will be brought down to the MPR on Wednesday. The Science

Project parent presentations will on Thursday, February 13th from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria.

Progress Reports: If you would like one sent, please e-mail me and I'll send it to you. 1 month left in 2nd Trimester.

No school Monday!

Questions? Let me know. BTW, I am here every day before school if your child needs any help/support on an assignment.

Enjoy the rain,

Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 minutes
Math Finish Ch. 27 L3 + CGP 4.4.2
Typing Web-15 min.
Spelling-p. 278-282 in HM Wkbk (Due Friday)
HERITAGE POWERPOINT

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 minutes
Math Finish Ch. 27 L4/Spiral Review + 6th Grade CGP 4.4.3
Spelling-p. 278-282 in HM Wkbk (Due Friday)
HERITAGE POWERPOINT(Due Friday)

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
6th-Read 25 minutes
5th-Study Ch. 27 (Computer Practice Quiz)
5th-Spelling-p. 278-282 in HM Wkbk (Due Friday)
HERITAGE POWERPOINT(Due Friday)


 

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 3-7th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
MATH-Mars Task
HISTORY-Study for test tomorrow
5th-77-87 /6th-p.35-45 in History Wkbks
Turn in $5-10 for Valentine's Party next Tuesday
HERITAGE/SCIENCE PROJECT

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading 25 minutes
Turn in $5-10 for Valentine's Party next Tuesday
HERITAGE/SCIENCE PROJECT

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading 25 minutes
Math Ch. 27 L1 5th Grade-6th CGP 4.3.2
Turn in $5-10 for Valentine's Party next Tuesday
HERITAGE/SCIENCE PROJECT

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading 25 minutes
Math Ch. 27 L2 5th Grade-6th CGP 4.4.1
Typing Web: 15 minutes
HERITAGE/POWERPOINT/SCIENCE PROJECT

WEEK OF JANUARY 27-31st

CLASS UPDATE
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee class champs: Juliet and Julia! They compete this week in the Spelling Bee, which is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday.
Reading-5th Grade continues to read Fighting Ground (p.80-120) and our reading skill is Comparing and Contrasting. There will be vocabulary again this week that comes straight from the book.
Writing-5th Grade is continuing the common core writing lesson on Jamestown.
In Math 5th Grade will be learning about ordered pairs and graphs on a coordinate grid (Ch.17)
6th Grade-Proportions/Similarity and Scale Drawings/Metric & Customary Units.
History-5th-L3"Disagreements Grow" and L4 "The Road to War" Ch. 8
6th-Hatshepsut and L3-"New Kingdom" from Ch. 4


HOMEWORK MONDAY
5th-Review Ch. 16-Test tomorrow (use link on right)
6th-CGP 4.2.1-Similarity #1-4
History-5th Grade p.81, 82 in wkbk
6th Grade-p.41-42
Vocab.-Read Fighting Ground vocab./write sentence it is found in book/(write a guess
in parentheses) look up meaning in dictionary. Due Friday
Heritage Projects/Science Project

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 minutes
MATH-5th-Ch. 17-L1
6th-CGP 4.2.2-Prop.+Similarity #1-5
6th Grade-Work on Science Project-Written Report
5th-Memorize: "We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal
endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights. That among these are life,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness..."
Rough Draft-Due this Friday, January 31st
Vocab.-Read Fighting Ground vocab./write sentence it is found in book/(write a guess
in parentheses) look up meaning in dictionary. Due Friday
Heritage Projects
Extra Credit posted-on right side of blog
Correct and Return work to LEARN and improve grades

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 Minutes
Math-Finish Ch.17-L3-5th Grade
Vocabulary-5th Grade-Due Friday
6th-Finish CGP 4.2.3 #1-6
History-5th - Read Ch. 8 Lesson 5-Take Cornell Notes on section
5th - Memorize Declaration of Independence listed above
6th-Continue Rough Draft of Science Project Written Report
HISTORY TEST NEXT TUESDAY, February 4th-Study Guides Links
Posted

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 25 Minutes
Math-Finish Ch.17-L4-5th Grade
Finish Vocabulary-5th Grade-Due Friday
6th-Finish CGP 4.3.1 #1-8
5th - Memorize Declaration of Independence listed above
6th-Finish Rough Draft of Science Project Written Report
Study Vocab/DLR/Spelling
HISTORY TEST NEXT TUESDAY, do study guide
Work on Heritage Project




 

WEEK OF JANUARY 21-24

NO SCHOOL MONDAY IN OBSERVANCE OF Martin Luther King Jr.

CLASS UPDATE-
During the next couple of weeks we will learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and his tremendous impact on our country. 5th Grade -Writing Common Core Project on Jamestown.
5th Grade RTI-We continue reading The Fighting Ground by Avi, which is about a boy's experience in the Revolution. Our reading skills are still Sequence/Summarizing. We will read through p. 80 this week and their will be accompanying vocabulary.
Math-(More depth.. less problems!)5th Grade-Continue to work with graphs, statistics.
6th Grade-(More depth... less problems!)Ratios and Proportions
History-5th Grade-Boston Massacre/Tea Party/battles of Lexington and Concord. We are learning to use Cornell Notes to comprehend the material with more depth.
6th Grade-god/goddess project art/power point + hieroglyphics, Hatshepsut. We are learning to use Cornell Notes to comprehend the material with more depth, as well.
Computers-We are working on typingweb.com. Students are working on home keys, speed and accuracy. They can practice at home too. In addition, 5th graders are starting their Heritage Power Point Projects on Google Docs. They can continue them at home too. 6th-We are working on our god/goddess power point projects.
Spelling Bee-Check the link on the right to study the Spelling Bee words. The Bee in our class will take place on Friday, January 31st.
That's it for now!
MR. SWEET

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 minutes
Math-5th 16 L4 HM, 6th-4.1.2-#1-11
Vocab-5th Grade-Write one sentence using each vocab word correctly(#1-10)
Typing-Type for 15 minutes on typingweb.com
Heritage/Science Project work (Due February 10th)

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 minutes
Math-Create your own problem! 5th Grade-Create your own Histogram Problem
6th-Create your own ratio/proportion word problem
MLK-Go to Google Docs/login/watch MLK Brain Pop+take quiz+bring back your answers (1-10...
review in class together)
Vocab-5th Grade-Write one sentence using each vocab word correctly(#1-10)-Due Friday

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 25 minutes
5th Grade Field Trip Form-Sign and Return with $5
Math-5th Finish L16 L6
6th Finish CGP 4.1.3
Spelling Bee tomorrow
Typing Web 15 minutes
Study for Vocab/Spelling Quiz
Vocab-5th Grade-Write one sentence using each vocab word correctly(#1-10)-Due Friday
Heritage Project

January 13-17th

CLASS UPDATE

Welcome back everybody! I hope you all had a wonderful break. I enjoyed rest,  family, celebrations, and band performances. I wanted to thank all of you who donated to my class gift and the wonderful gift cards and treats. Wow! I ended up using the gift card on my first trip to Maui, which was simply amazing. I saw 5 Rio families on the trip! It's a small world after all.
Here is a brief overview of our learning this week in Room 12:
Reading-Our 5th grade RTI groups have started reading The Fighting Ground, a book about the American Revolution and a young boy who fights for the Continental Army. This week our reading skill is sequence of events.
Math-We are learning about graphs/statistics in 5th grade and Ratios in 6th Grade.
MLK-This week and next week we are watching the "I have a Dream" and "Mountaintop" speech and discussing this amazing man and how he transformed this country.
History-This week we start our American Revolution Unit in 5th Grade History where we learn about the French and Indian War, Boston Massacre and the Tea Party. In 6th grade we will start the exciting unit about Ancient Egypt.
At home students will continue to work on the Heritage Project (5th Grade) and Science Project (6th Grade)

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

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 25 minutes
Math-5th finish creating MARS task problem on Graph (Line, Bar, or Pie) Do on a computer using Google Docs
6th - Finish L 4.1.1 #1-8 CGP
Science Project - Progress Report (green sheet) due Friday, January 17th (20pts)
Finish Heritage Interviews by this Friday

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 minutes
Writing-Study Vocab/Words-Finish Resolution Paper
Math-5th Solve MARS task problem on a separate sheet of paper by hand
6th - Spiral Review-Through 3.4.6.
Science Project - Progress Report (green sheet) due Friday, January 17th (20pts)
Finish Heritage Interviews by this Friday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 minutes
Math-6th finish creating MARS task problem on computer using Google Docs
5th - Do Ch. 16 L2
Science Project - Progress Report (green sheet) due Friday, January 17th (20pts)
Finish Heritage Interviews by this Friday

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 25 minutes
Finish Resolution/ART
Study p. 1-40 FIGHTING GROUND+Vocab/Spelling/DLR
Math-6th solve MARS task on separate sheet of paper
Science Project - Progress Report (green sheet) due Friday, January 17th (20pts)
Finish Heritage Interviews by this Friday