WEEK OF JANUARY 25th-29th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 25 minutes
Math-Finish L6 + Ten Marks(Due Wednesday)
Writing-Write a Story with 10 vocab words
about Revolution!(Due Friday) Google Classroom
Heritage Project Due February 10th

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Watch "Causes of the Revolution" on Brain Pop
Take Quiz. Type on Google Doc
Math L7 + Finish Ten Marks (Due Wednesday)
Heritage Project!
Do Vocab activity
Eat the Rainbow pics!

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 min.
Math L8
Heritage Project!
Do Vocab activity
Finish Quizlet on Revolution Study Guide
Eat the Rainbow pics!

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 20 min.
Math L9
Finish Quizlet/Test next Friday on Chapter 8
in History
Study Vocal/DLR/Spelling
Bring Heritage Project notes/upload pics etc to Google Docs
to work in class on project

WEEK OF JANUARY 19-22nd

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read a Thon!-25 minutes
Math-Do Lesson 4 Homework
Vocabulary-Write the definition and a sentence using 
the word correctly-Due Friday
Heritage Project-Continue to finish
up interviews and continue Google Doc

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read a Thon!-Do Newsela assigned article:
"El Nino can be blamed..."
Math-Do Lesson 5 Homework
Vocabulary-Write the definition and a sentence using 
the word correctly-Due Friday(Old fashioned! Write it)
Heritage Project-Continue to finish

up interviews and continue Google Doc

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read a Thon!-25 Min. AR
Math-Do 15 min. of Jam Sessions
Vocabulary-Write the definition and a sentence using 
the word correctly-Due Friday(Old fashioned! Write it)
Study DLR + Spelling. Finish reading through p. 80 in 
Fighting Ground 
Heritage Project-Continue to do interviews and body
of report


CLASS UPDATE-
No School Monday in Honor of MLK!

Field Trip on Thursday-We will leave at 9:45 a.m.to UCSC and return at about 1:30pm.
Rain or shine! Bring warm clothes and an umbrella because rain is in the forecast all of this week.

Read-A-Thon-Students should sign up and get pledges/sponsors. Homework reading in AR counts!

5th Grade RTI-We continue reading The Fighting Ground by Avi, which is about a boy's experience in the Revolution after joining the militia. Our reading skills are still Sequence/Summarizing. We will read through p. 80 this week and their will be accompanying vocabulary.

Math-Common Core Math Module 4 continues-Multiplying and dividing fractions 

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.We are also watching parts of John Adams, the movie to deepen understanding of these important historical events.

Computers- We are doing an American Revolution digital newspaper. 

In addition, 5th graders are starting their Heritage Power Point Projects on Google Docs. They can continue them at home too.

WEEK OF JANUARY 12th-15th

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 min.
Spelling Vocabulary- Using "The Fighting Ground" In Google Docs, type the sentence that the word is found in the book. Next, look up at write the definition. (DUE FRIDAY)
Do p. 77 "Competition for Control" in history workbook

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 min. AR Goal Due: Monday, February 29th
Spelling Vocal-Due Friday(See Tuesday)
Math-Finish L1 (Measurement)
FIELD TRIP DRIVERS thus far:
Adele
Christy
Karisa
Tracey
Tammy
Carol 
Jeff

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 25 min. 
Spelling Vocab-Due Friday(See Tuesday)
Math-Finish L2
Using Google Class/finish and turn in Pie Graph
Work on Heritage Project



CLASS UPDATE

Welcome back everybody! I hope you all had a wonderful break. I enjoyed rest,  family, celebrations, and a memorable Snowboarding trip with Mr. Kitch, Mr. Kyle, and Mr. Avey to Lake Tahoe. Thank you again for your kind gifts. They were amazing!

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 and our new vocabulary words will be posted Tuesday morning.

Mindsets-I will be teaching about the power of having a "growth mindset". Parents are welcome to watch the Ted Talk we will watch together at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOKXc
This is a wonderful springboard for discussions at home and will certainly illuminate our parenting/coaching and teaching styles!

Math-We are reviewing fractions and playing math games this week to reinforce concepts previously taught in Common Core Math.

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.

Writing-We will be writing and discussing our New Year's Resolutions.

Parent Volunteer needed for Class Auction Project. Let me know if you are interested.

At home students will continue to work on the Heritage Project. I will be sharing a model of a written project and Powerpoint Portion along with all of the parts of the project using the Document Camera. Furthermore, I will be teaching the class how to use spreadsheets to create their ethnicity graph. Parents are welcome to come by and check out these to help support your child at home.

Happy New Year!
Mr. Sweet

LAST SCHOOL WEEK OF THE YEAR!

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading 20 min.
Writing-Finish Rough Drafts of Animal Poems
Star Wars Homework Worksheet
Practice Poems for Recital
Study Math Packet for Test tomorrow
on Fractions
White Elephant Gift Exchange on Friday
Remember to get a gift
Progress Reports go home Friday

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading 20 min.
Writing-Finish Final Drafts of Food Poems
+ do Poetry Cafe Sheet
Practice Poems for Recital
White Elephant Gift Exchange on Friday
Remember to get a gift if you would
like to participate

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading 20 min.
Writing-Finish Final Drafts of Descriptive Poems
Practice Poems for Recital
White Elephant Gift Exchange on Friday
DRESS UP! Wear Black/dresses/ties/etc.

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading 20 min.
Finish Poetry Folder Assignments
Study for Holiday Quiz
DRESS UP IN AN UGLY SWEATER!
Green and Red + Santa Hats
White Elephant Gift Exchange on Friday

WEEK OF DECEMBER 7-11th

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPELLING BEE CHAMPIONS!

CAMERON AND DEJANAE!

CLASS UPDATE

Reading-This week in RTI we will be learning about the amazing Paul Revere and his important role in the American Revolution. Our reading skill is understanding Author's Viewpoint. Also, our class is watching portions of John Adams on Fridays to further our understanding of this significant time in our country's formation.

Writing-Wow! This class has been writing some sensational poems. We will be finishing up our Winter Free Verse Poems and learning how to write acrostics, couplets, opinion poems and food poems. The poetry recital is on Thursday, December 17th at 10:20am.

Science-We will finish and take our Periodic Table Unit Assessment this Thursday. Students started their Quizlet utilizing the study guide. I encourage students to study hard as it is a challenging test. There won't be much homework next week to give students time to do so.

Math-We will be finishing up our unit of study on adding and subtracting fractions.

Holiday History-We continue to learn about winter holidays this week by learning about Kwanzaa!

Progress Reports will go home on Friday, December 18th.

The Heritage Project Interview Questions will be going home this week so students can begin setting up interviews over the break.


HOMEWORK MONDAY
Math-Finish L13
Writing-Finish Rough Drafts of Winter Free Verse Poem and Couplet (7 pairs of rhyming lines)
Hour of Code Week!- We will do this in class tomorrow
Finish Periodic Table Study Guide (Quizlet)-Test Thursday
Heritage Project due Wednesday, February 10th. Look over
Project and begin scheduling Family Interviews.
Extra Credit Science Project Packet sent home. Read,
Review, sign and return by Thursday 10th.

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-20 min.
Math-Finish L14-Very hard lesson! Come in early tomorrow at 7:35 if you need more help
Writing-Finish Final Drafts of Winter Free Verse Poem and Couplet
Finish Periodic Table Study Guide (Quizlet)-Test Thursday-STUDY!
Cans + Socks!

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Newsela plus take quiz
("Parents put malls on Santa's naughty list for making them pay")

Study for Science Test(Wkbk + Cornell Notes due at Friday's test
Finish Opinion Poem Rough Drafts

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading-20min
Math-Finish L16/Finish Packet/due tomorrow
Science-Finish wkbk 3-47 + Cornell Notes/Study
For Test
Study for DLR Test
Writing-Finish Final Drafts of Opinion + Acrostics+Art

NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 4th

Class Update-
Our class began our Poetry Unit by learning about the form of Haiku. In the coming weeks we will learn over 10 forms including: couplets, free verse, cinquains, acrostics, diamantes and much more.

In Reading our RTI groups began reading stories from the unit of study on the Revolution. The reading skill focus is cause and effect.

In the coming three weeks we will be learning about the winter holidays of Hannukah, Kwanzaa, Saturnalia, Christmas. We will have a Holiday Quiz just before the break.

We will have our class Spelling Bee this Friday!

In Science we will continue the Periodic Table Unit and begin work on our Science Projects discussing Investigative Questions and the Scientific Method.

In Math we continue fractions and 10 Marks.

Homeless Outreach-Our class will make a difference in our community by donating new socks to local shelters as cold, rainy weather is coming. Carol Dudley is in charge of this wonderful opportunity to help others. Details to follow soon!

MONDAY HOMEWORK
Read 20 min.
Math-Finish L9 + 10 Marks due Friday(x2)
Bring back Math Module 2
Writing-Finish Haiku 4-Rough Drafts
Hannukah- Write 10 Facts that you learned-Due Wednesday 

TUESDAY HOMEWORK
Read 20 min.
Math-Finish L10+10 Marks due Friday(x2)

Writing-Finish Haiku 4-Final Drafts+Art
Hannukah- Write 10 Facts that you learned-Due Wednesday 
Begin Memorizing Winter Poem in Google Docs 

WEDNESDAY HOMEWORK
Read 20 min.
Math-Finish L11+10 Marks due Friday(x2)

Writing-Finish 3 Diamante Rough Drafts
Begin Memorizing Winter Poem in Google Docs

THURSDAY HOMEWORK
Read 20 min.
Math-Finish L12+10 Marks due Friday(x2)
Study DLR
Finish Science Wkbk through lesson 4(Through page 33)

Writing-Finish 3 Diamante Final Drafts
Big Spin tomorrow at 1pm
Science Test Next Thursday! Continue to do Quizlet
with Study Guide

THANKSGIVING WEEK!

Thanksgiving is upon us and we have much to be grateful for. In fact, our class is writing a 5-paragraph essay on what we are thankful for. We will share these three things at the big feast on Tuesday at 12pm. All parents are invited as there will be PLENTY of food! Check out the menu below. Remember....the intent of the feast is to cook together, follow a recipe (when applicable) and go shopping with your child so they see what you go through on a daily basis!

At the feast our class will have their Colony Exhibits on display, as well. On Friday we watched the videos and they were hilarious AND informative. Well done!

So the only homework this weekend and next Monday is to finish their colony art/primary written source. (due Monday), along with the item that they are bringing Tuesday.

Coming soon in December we start a fun Poetry Unit that will culminate in a jazzy Poetry Recital just prior to the Winter Break. Each child will dress fancy and recite a favorite winter themed poem along with an original poem. More to come!

Also, our room parent is organizing a special donation project to help with the homeless this cold winter season. More details to come soon.

Remember...no school Wednesday-Friday this week.

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Finish Thankful Essay+Quote
Make Food!
Read over the Thanksgiving Break


THANKSGIVING FEAST-12pm-Tuesday, November 24th.

Bar, Hunter Bishop-Mashed Potatoes

Bettencourt, Nicole Neve Brasil-Beans with Linguica

Bruno, Benjamin Abraham-Salad

Brunton, Coby Scott-Turkey

Canter, Eva Miranda-Sweet Potatoes/Pecans

Chapman, Gwenyth Adele-Veggie Platter

Cope, Sonny Gordon-Fruit and Cheese

Dudley, Sophia Rose-Asparagus

Flores, Adrian Gregory-Warm Spiced Apple Cider

Gannon, Molly Shore-Baked Apples

Hamlyn, Kevin MacLeod-Banana Bread

Harris, Matthew TJ-Cheese Pizza

Hoeven, Benjamin Lawrence-Rolls

Irvine, Spencer Caden

Irwin, Hayden James-Cinnamon Squares

Jacob, Summer Jewel-Twice Baked Potatoes

Lauderbach, Ryan Parker-Greek Potato Salad

McDaniel, Cameron Anne-Candied Sweet Potatoes

Millar, Chloe Elizabeth-Apple Pie

Moore, Samuel Nicolas-Pure de Papa

Morales, Gabriella Nicole-Cranberry Sauce

Morrissey, Patrick Daniel-Pumpkin Pie

Mueller, Ava Gail-Pumpkin Squares

Parsons, Samia Katharine-Baklava

Perez, Tyler Daniel-Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Poston, Lakin Daniel-Tamales

Rigor, Mateo Tae-Mexican Wedding Cookies

Ruggles, Abigail Patricia-Sausage Casserole/Berry Cobbler Gluten Frees

Soria, Dejanae Marie-Onion Dip + Chips

Tall, Riley Lindner-Thanksgiving Tart

November 16th-20th-Parent Conference Week

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela+take Quiz (Class to discuss to tomorrow) Talk with your parents about this
tragedy: Paris is target of deadly attacks that were planned across the city 
Math L4
Going to Book Fair Tomorrow
Study Vocab Words + learn meanings of first 15 words-Due Friday
Do Vocab Pic activity 
Discuss 3 things you could bring to Thanksgiving Feast
Write down on form and return by Thursday 

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 20 minutes
Math L5+Ten Marks (Due Friday)
Finish Typing Space Essay
Study Vocab Words + learn meanings of first 15 words-Due Friday
Do Vocab Pic activity 
Discuss 3 things you could bring to Thanksgiving Feast
Write down on form and return by Thursday 

HOMEWORK Wednesday
Read 20min.
Ch. 19-20 Sign of the Beaver
Math L6+Ten Marks
Do Vocab Pic activity 

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 25 min.
Math L7 + Finish 10 Marks
Finish 1 of Colony Components(Art or Primary Written Source)
Study Spelling/Vocab Due Tomorrow 
Thanksgiving Feast-See Below


THANKSGIVING FEAST-12pm-Tuesday, November 24th.

Bar, Hunter Bishop-Mashed Potatoes

Bettencourt, Nicole Neve Brasil-Beans with Linguica

Bruno, Benjamin Abraham-Salad

Brunton, Coby Scott-Turkey

Canter, Eva Miranda-Sweet Potatoes/Pecans

Chapman, Gwenyth Adele-Veggie Platter

Cope, Sonny Gordon-Fruit and Cheese

Dudley, Sophia Rose-Asparagus

Flores, Adrian Gregory-Warm Spiced Apple Cider

Gannon, Molly Shore-Baked Apples

Hamlyn, Kevin MacLeod-Banana Bread

Harris, Matthew TJ-Cheese Pizza

Hoeven, Benjamin Lawrence-Rolls

Irvine, Spencer Caden

Irwin, Hayden James-Cinnamon Squares

Jacob, Summer Jewel-Twice Baked Potatoes

Lauderbach, Ryan Parker-Greek Potato Salad

McDaniel, Cameron Anne-Candied Sweet Potatoes

Millar, Chloe Elizabeth-Apple Pie

Moore, Samuel Nicolas-Pure de Papa

Morales, Gabriella Nicole-Cranberry Sauce

Morrissey, Patrick Daniel-Pumpkin Pie

Mueller, Ava Gail-Pumpkin Squares

Parsons, Samia Katharine-Baklava

Perez, Tyler Daniel-Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Poston, Lakin Daniel-Tamales

Rigor, Mateo Tae-Mexican Wedding Cookies

Ruggles, Abigail Patricia-Sausage Casserole/Berry Cobbler Gluten Frees

Soria, Dejanae Marie-Onion Dip + Chips

Tall, Riley Lindner-Thanksgiving Tart

 
I look forward to seeing you all at our scheduled conference. See the schedule below to confirm your time. Please be on time because it throws off the whole schedule otherwise. See you soon! I will hand out the report cards at the conference.