HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela: "Wildfires in Tennessee could be
a sign of things to come in Southeast"+Quiz
Writing-Finish Rough Drafts of both Diamantes
Speech-Practice Expert Speech with Slides
Begin reading/learning Poem for recital
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 min AR
Math 10 Marks Due tomorrow
Writing-Finish Final Draft of Diamante with
ART + COLOR!
Speech-Practice Expert Speech
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20 min.
Kid Blog! Respond to my post
about Tories/Patriots
Speech-Practice Expert Speech
on Google Slides (film self on
phone if possible, to practice)
Science-Weather Test next Tuesday
See link on side for study guide
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Writing-Finish Couplet Rough Drafts (x2)
Science-Finish Packet + p. 154-155 in wkbk
Study for Science Test-Use study guide
CLASS UPDATE
Reading-This week we are reading "Katie's Trunk", a story about the Loyalists and Patriots during the Revolution. The reading skill being covered is Cause and Effect
Writing-This week we are doing Diamantes and Couplets. In addition, each student chose a famous winter poem to memorize and recite at our Poetry Cafe on Friday, December 16th, at 8:15am.
Math-We are working with metric conversions and decimals this week.
Science-We are wrapping up the weather unit this week. The test will be next Tuesday. Check out the study guide on side of blog to study!
Blogging-The students have set up a new accounts so that they can blog. I sent out a post for them to respond to today. In addition, I sent the invite code to parents so that they can check out what their students are blogging about.
Speech-Students are giving their "Expert" speeches starting Thursday and ending on Monday.
Monday, December 5, 2016
Sunday, November 27, 2016
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 28th-DECEMBER
Class Update-
I hope everybody had a memorable Thanksgiving together with family and loved ones!
Our class will begin our Poetry Unit by learning about the form of Haiku and Diamantes. In the coming weeks we will learn many other forms including: couplets, free verse, cinquains, acrostics.
In writing we will be finishing our "expert" informational assignment.
In Reading our RTI groups will begin 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.
In Science we will start our Unit of Study on Weather
This Friday we will have our first Big Spin of the year on Friday at 1pm.
That is it for now! See you at the school where kind hearts and open minds rule!
I hope everybody had a memorable Thanksgiving together with family and loved ones!
Our class will begin our Poetry Unit by learning about the form of Haiku and Diamantes. In the coming weeks we will learn many other forms including: couplets, free verse, cinquains, acrostics.
In writing we will be finishing our "expert" informational assignment.
In Reading our RTI groups will begin 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.
In Science we will start our Unit of Study on Weather
This Friday we will have our first Big Spin of the year on Friday at 1pm.
That is it for now! See you at the school where kind hearts and open minds rule!
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-Newsela "Some strange species
swimming in oddly warm waters off West Coast"
+ Quiz (6,120 rating!)
Math-p.95 in Student Book
Return report card envelopes
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 20min. AR
Math-10 Marks Subtract Decimals
Science-Finish Lesson 1 Packet on Weather
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20min.
Math-Moby Max 15 min.
Writing-Finish "Expert" Essay Rough Draft
on Google Docs
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 20min.
Math-Moby Max 15 min.
Speech-Practice "Expert" Speech
Using Google Slides-Speech will
be shared next week
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Monday, November 14, 2016
NOVEMBER 14-18th
CLASS UPDATE
This week there will be Parent Teacher Conferences from 12:30-3:30 Monday through Thursday so please be on time! Once again, here is the link to confirm your time:
Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up
Report Cards will go home on Tuesday, November 22nd.
The Big Spin is scheduled for Friday, December 2nd
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela+Quiz "No animosity in first meeting between Trump and Obama"
Moby Max Math-20min.
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 min. AR
Math-p. 41+42 Home Connections Workbook
History-Moby Max Social Studies 15min. Colonies
Fill out Thanksgiving Celebration Dish Choices and return
This week there will be Parent Teacher Conferences from 12:30-3:30 Monday through Thursday so please be on time! Once again, here is the link to confirm your time:
Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up
Report Cards will go home on Tuesday, November 22nd.
The Big Spin is scheduled for Friday, December 2nd
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela+Quiz "No animosity in first meeting between Trump and Obama"
Moby Max Math-20min.
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 25 min. AR
Math-p. 41+42 Home Connections Workbook
History-Moby Max Social Studies 15min. Colonies
Fill out Thanksgiving Celebration Dish Choices and return
Thanksgiving Feast Menu!
Thanksgiving Feast Menu!
1 Isabella-Peach Cobbler
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16 Lawrence-Ribs
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2 Galilea-Corn on the Cob
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17 Ashley-Twice Baked Potatoes
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3 Samer-Musakhan-Chicken Sandwich
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18 Mikey
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4 Charlotte-ABSENT
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19 Coral-Butterscotch Pie
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5 Elyssa-Stuffing w/cranberries
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20 Owen-Sweet Potato Casserole
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6 Clara-Pecan Pie
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21 Mariana- Mashed Potatoes + Gravy
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7 Lycia-Alcatra Portugese Pot Roast
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22 Malia-Pistachio Jello Salad
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8 Bella-Lemon Bars
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23 Justin-Smoked Turkey!
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9 Maple-Creamy Broccoli Casserole
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24 Koosha
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10 Tyler-Filipino Adobo Chicken
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25 Kiernan-Ham
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11 Mario
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26 Sienna-7 Layer Bars
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12 Amber
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27 Chase
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13 Atlee
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28 Jillian-Yukon Gold Potatoes
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14 Janie-Chili Verde
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29- Michael K.
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15 Eli
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30-Mr. Sweet-Salad w/candied almonds/cranberries
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HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20 Minutes
Math-p. 45+46 HW Connections +
10 Marks-Compare Order Decimals (Due Friday)
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 20 Minutes
Math p. 43+44 Home Connections
+ Finish 10 Marks
Finish Social Studies Colony
Moby Max
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 20 Minutes
Math p. 43+44 Home Connections
+ Finish 10 Marks
Finish Social Studies Colony
Moby Max
Monday, November 7, 2016
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 7-10th
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela: "Wimpy no more: Jeff Kinney is now a
famous author who makes millions" + take Quiz
Finish AR GOAL!
Practice Newsteam speech (Due tomorrow)
Remind your parents to VOTE tomorrow!
Do Colony Study Guide: TEST THURSDAY
Colony Study Guide
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Finish AR GOAL! Due tomorrow
Math-Jam Sessions: Decimals (10 minutes)
Moby Max-History (15 minutes)
Study for Colony Test
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Study for History Test
10 Marks Decimal Place Value
Practice News Team
CLASS VOTE TALLY
Donald Trump 14%
Jill Stein 11%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Gary Johnson 7%
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela: "Wimpy no more: Jeff Kinney is now a
famous author who makes millions" + take Quiz
Finish AR GOAL!
Practice Newsteam speech (Due tomorrow)
Remind your parents to VOTE tomorrow!
Do Colony Study Guide: TEST THURSDAY
Colony Study Guide
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Finish AR GOAL! Due tomorrow
Math-Jam Sessions: Decimals (10 minutes)
Moby Max-History (15 minutes)
Study for Colony Test
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Study for History Test
10 Marks Decimal Place Value
Practice News Team
CLASS VOTE TALLY
Donald Trump 14%
Jill Stein 11%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Gary Johnson 7%
Monday, October 31, 2016
WEEK OF OCTOBER 31st-NOVEMBER 4th
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
A big thanks goes out to all of the parents that are helping with the big party today! We start the parade at 10:30. Next, you are welcome to come to our class party at 1:00pm.
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Don't eat too much candy!
Finish and bring your Cereal Box Book Project
Practice News Team Speech
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Newsela+Take Quiz:
"Like the Cubs, the Indians are hungry to taste World Series success"
Math 10 Marks Equivalent Fractions-Due Thursday
Practice News Team Speech
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read AR 25 minutes
Math 10 Marks Equivalent Fractions-Due Thursday
Math p. 60 in Student Workbook p.66
Practice News Team Speech
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read AR 25 minutes
Math-Do Review Quiz to study for Test
History-Begin study guide: Test next Thursday!
Practice News Team Speech
Friday, October 21, 2016
WEEK OF 10/24-10/28
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3a0axpzoVtDYV9fbm9ucUR0ZHM/view?usp=sharing
HOMEWORK MONDAY
READ NEWSELA-HALLOWEEN + TAKE QUIZ
AND FINISH GOOGLE CLASS ACTIVITY
DRESS UP FOR SPORT'S DAY
MATH-p. 35+36 in Home Connections
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read NewsELA + Quiz
Halloween is not just for kids these days as more adults join in the fun
+ Cereal Box Project Due next Tuesday!
Jam Sessions 10 min.(+,-Fractions + Mixed Numbers)
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read AR! Goal due November 9th
Cereal Box due next Tuesday
Math-10 Marks (Improper Fraction Lesson)
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 20 min. AR + Cereal Box
Writing-Finish spooky rough drafts!
Math- Do p. in Home Connections p. 33 only
Monday, October 17, 2016
WEEK OF OCTOBER 17-21st
Homework Monday
Read Newsela U.S. relies on industry help to make "giant leap" to Mars
+ Take Quiz
Math-Jam Sessions + 144 Seconds (x3)
History-p. 36 + 37 wkbk
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 20 Min AR
Math 10 Marks-Add/Subtract Fractions
Word Problems
Moby Max - Social Studies (10 Min.)
PRACTICE NEWS TEAM SPEECH!
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 min.
Practice News Team Speech
eye contact, volume, expression and articulation
Our first earned Class Party is next week!
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 min.
Practice News Team Speech
eye contact, volume, expression and articulation
Our first earned Class Party is next week!
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
NEWSELA + Google Classroom
Bring $ for In N Out
be on time otherwise you miss the trip!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3a0axpzoVtDYV9fbm9ucUR0ZHM
Read Newsela U.S. relies on industry help to make "giant leap" to Mars
+ Take Quiz
Math-Jam Sessions + 144 Seconds (x3)
History-p. 36 + 37 wkbk
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 20 Min AR
Math 10 Marks-Add/Subtract Fractions
Word Problems
Moby Max - Social Studies (10 Min.)
PRACTICE NEWS TEAM SPEECH!
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 min.
Practice News Team Speech
eye contact, volume, expression and articulation
Our first earned Class Party is next week!
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 min.
Practice News Team Speech
eye contact, volume, expression and articulation
Our first earned Class Party is next week!
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
NEWSELA + Google Classroom
Bring $ for In N Out
be on time otherwise you miss the trip!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3a0axpzoVtDYV9fbm9ucUR0ZHM
Monday, October 10, 2016
WEEK OF OCTOBER 10-14th
CLASS UPDATE
In reading our class is finishing up our Space Unit of Study in RTI by reading "Space Exploration", an online book. Our reading skill focuses on the Main Idea + Supporting Details.
In writing we are finishing our final draft of our Narratives. We will celebrate the publishing of these this Wednesday!
In math we continue to work with fractions, number lines and finding a fraction of a whole number... (1/4 of 24 2/3 of 36 etc.)
In Science we take our Solar System test tomorrow.
In History we will begin learning about the Colonies starting with Jamestown.
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela on Hurricane Matthew+
Take Quiz and do summary on Green Sheet
Math-p. 29+30 in Home Connections
Science-Study for Solar System Test
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read AR 20 min. + Cereal Box Project
Writing-Finish Final Narrative Draft
Math-10 Marks Fractions with pictures
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read AR 20 min. + Cereal Box Project
Reading Skills Lesson
Main idea Details in Informational Reading
on Moby Max
10 Marks Jam Session for 15 min.
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read AR-Due Tuesday, November 1st
Math-Moby Max Lesson
Art-Finish Book Cover to Narrative Writing
Study DLR
Finish + Practice News Team Speech
In reading our class is finishing up our Space Unit of Study in RTI by reading "Space Exploration", an online book. Our reading skill focuses on the Main Idea + Supporting Details.
In writing we are finishing our final draft of our Narratives. We will celebrate the publishing of these this Wednesday!
In math we continue to work with fractions, number lines and finding a fraction of a whole number... (1/4 of 24 2/3 of 36 etc.)
In Science we take our Solar System test tomorrow.
In History we will begin learning about the Colonies starting with Jamestown.
HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Newsela on Hurricane Matthew+
Take Quiz and do summary on Green Sheet
Math-p. 29+30 in Home Connections
Science-Study for Solar System Test
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read AR 20 min. + Cereal Box Project
Writing-Finish Final Narrative Draft
Math-10 Marks Fractions with pictures
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read AR 20 min. + Cereal Box Project
Reading Skills Lesson
Main idea Details in Informational Reading
on Moby Max
10 Marks Jam Session for 15 min.
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read AR-Due Tuesday, November 1st
Math-Moby Max Lesson
Art-Finish Book Cover to Narrative Writing
Study DLR
Finish + Practice News Team Speech
Monday, October 3, 2016
WEEK OF OCTOBER 3rd-6th
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!
MONDAY HOMEWORK
Read Newsela: Experts discuss plans
for sending astronauts to Mars in 20 years
+ Quiz and Summary on Green Sheet
Math p. 23 + 24 in Home Connections WKBK
(10 Marks Due Thursday) + Fractions w/diff
denominators
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read AR + Do Cereal Box Project
Science-Do next Moby Max Solar System
Lesson
Math-10 Marks due Thursday
p.25+26 in Home Connections Wkbk
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read AR + Cereal Box Project
Math - Finish 10 Marks
+ 144 Seconds
Science do Study Guide
+ Planet Project
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read AR + Cereal Box Project
Math - finish p. 27 + 28
Do Science Study Guide Quizlet at:
https://quizlet.com/95514102/solar-system-chapter-5-flash-cards/
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MONDAY HOMEWORK
Read Newsela: Experts discuss plans
for sending astronauts to Mars in 20 years
+ Quiz and Summary on Green Sheet
Math p. 23 + 24 in Home Connections WKBK
(10 Marks Due Thursday) + Fractions w/diff
denominators
HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read AR + Do Cereal Box Project
Science-Do next Moby Max Solar System
Lesson
Math-10 Marks due Thursday
p.25+26 in Home Connections Wkbk
HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read AR + Cereal Box Project
Math - Finish 10 Marks
+ 144 Seconds
Science do Study Guide
+ Planet Project
HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read AR + Cereal Box Project
Math - finish p. 27 + 28
Do Science Study Guide Quizlet at:
https://quizlet.com/95514102/solar-system-chapter-5-flash-cards/
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