Week of September 26-30

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-20-4-1- Ch. 17 Sign of the Beaver
Math - Finish L30 in Saxon(Evens)+ HM Wkbk p. 25-28 (Comparing Whole Numbers/Decimals)
Spelling-Study Vocab Meanings and Spelling Pre-Test for test on Friday

TUESDAY
Reading 20-4-1 Ch. 19 Sign of the Beaver
Math Finish L31 odds + HM p.29+30
Choose News Team Article + Print by Thursday
Writing Finish rough draft of "Frustrations"
Study Vocab/Spelling
NEWSPAPER BOOK PROJECT SHEET SENT HOME
Due: October 27

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Ch. 20+21 + Summary
Math L33 odds + HM Review Sheet
Bring News Team Article (Summary due Monday)
Study Vocabulary/Spelling

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading Finish Book (Quiz Tomorrow)
Choose Reading Newspaper Book by tomorrow. You can choose a book
that you have read, or are reading, this trimester.
Math- SAXON PRE-TEST
Do News Team Summary of Article (Summary due Monday)
Study Vocabulary/Spelling
STUDY GUIDE POSTED FOR AMERICAN HISTORY TEST NEXT THURSDAY
EXTRA CREDIT-ARCHERY DUE MONDAY

Room 12 Update
* Our class will be finishing the Sign of the Beaver this week together with our vocabulary and spelling words all coming from the book. Also, I handed out an extra-credit assignment that will be due this coming Friday, September 30th. Each child will make a bow and arrow and bring them to share on Friday. Please make sure that they are in bags. Obviously, they can not take them out at recess.
* We will also choose new articles for our News Team Groups. Our first presentations were exceptional with really good eye contact, voice and volume. The commercials were hilarious! Their practice paid off.
* In HM Mathematics we will wrap our Chapter 3 studying Place Value, Standard Form, Expanded Form with Exponents
* In American History we are finishing up our Unit of Study about the Explorers. In the computer lab we are using the "Pages" application and each child is creating their own Explorer Brochure about one they chose last week. The study guide will be posted this Thursday, September 29th and we will take our first test next Thursday, October 6th.
* Finally, in writing our class will finish our final drafts of the "Frustrations" Essay.

That's it for now! See in the class where we use our hearts and minds well.

Mr. Sweet

Week of September 19th-23rd

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Ch. 5+6 of Sign of the Beaver + Summary
Math L24 odds

TUESDAY
Read Ch. 9+10 + Summary
Writing-Finish Summary of Newsteam Article and bring tomorrow
Math Finish HM Review on Fractions + Mixed Numbers+Equivalents
Study Spelling Pre-Test mistakes and meanings of #1-10 on Spelling Blog
at: http://mrsweetspelling.blogspot.com (Test Friday)
Sign and return Field Trip Forms for NASA

WEDNESDAY
Reading-Finish Ch.11+12 + Reading Activity Hand out (NO SUMMARY TONIGHT)
Math-Finish Saxon L26 odds + Review Test HM (Test tomorrow on Fractions/Equivalents/Mixed numbers /Improper Fractions
PICTURE DAY TOMORROW!
Return Field Trip Form
Correct and return papers for a better grade in blue ink
Practice News Team Speech (Eye contact, volume, expression)

THURSDAY
Reading-Finish Ch.14+15 Sign of the Beaver
Math-Finish Saxon L27 Evens + HM p.23
STUDY FOR VOCAB/DLR TESTS
HARVEST FESTIVAL TOMORROW. I'LL BE IN THE DUNK TANK!
Practice News Team Speech (Eye contact, volume, expression)









Parents and Students from Room 12,
Last Friday was a great day taking assessments with the Smart Responders and the Spelling/DLR test. This was followed by Electronics, Pajamas and Soul Surfer, a movie they chose. Thank you so much to the parents who brought in treats...they were delicious!

This week we will start with our field trip to the Tech Museum on Monday, which will culminate our Unit of Study of Chemistry and Extreme Weather. I appreciate the parents who volunteered their time to drive over to San Jose.

There will still be homework on Monday consisting of 20-4-1 and Math L24/odds, and we will get our Spelling/Vocab from Sign of the Beaver words on Tuesday. I will also hand out our first Book Project, which will not be due until the latter part of October.

Also, only about half of the class have taken A.R. quizzes. As a reminder, A.R. is 20% of the reading grade. If they meet their goal, that is an easy A for that 20%! The deadline to take quizzes the first trimester is Tuesday, November 1st. Read on!

In American History we are learning about the Explorers and the process of Cultures Meeting/Clashing.

Finally, please bring your news team article stapled to the cover sheet. If you have not finished the summary, you will have time either Monday, or Tuesday night.

See you in the class "where we use our hearts and minds well."
Mr. Sweet

Parent Teacher Conferences

Monday 10/10
12:45-Coral
1:05-Marcel
1:25-Cooper
1:45-
2:05-
2:25-Jack
2:45-Johan
3:05-Seth
Tuesday 10/11
12:45-Sweet
1:05-Elizabeth
1:25-Trevor
1:45-Graham
2:05-Casey
2:25-
2:45-Claire
3:05-Ryan
Wednesday 10/12
12:45-Haley
1:05-Amy
1:25-
1:45-Ellia
2:05-Jordan
2:25-MacKenzie
2:45-
3:05-Carter
Thursday-10/13
12:45-Brynn
1:05-
1:25-
1:45-
2:05-
2:25-
2:45-
3:05-Rowen
Friday-10/14
12:45-Ava
1:05-Camille
1:25-Rowan

Week of September 12-16th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-20-4-1 (Finish + Summarize Ch. 1 from Sign of the Beaver)
Math-L21
Spelling-Re-write each missed spelling word 3 times in blue ink/learn vocab (to be finished tomorrow in class)
SCIENCE-Take book home and do the Study Guide/I highly recommend making cards w/question on one side and answers on
the other
NEWSTEAMS-Choose an article from a newspaper, magazine, or online news source...Cut it out and staple it to your cover sheet.
Summary is due next Monday.
Picture forms sent home

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-Ch. 3 in Sign of the Beaver + Summary
Math - Finish and go over L22
Vocabulary-Study 1-13 in vocab definitions
Study for Science Test on Thursday
Bring $2 for pizza party on Friday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading -Ch. 4 in Sign of the Beaver (NO SUMMARY)
Math Finish Ch.2 L 4 + 2 problems on back (p. 17+18)
STUDY SCIENCE FOR TEST TOMORROW
Study Vocab from Sign of the Beaver 1-20
Bring $2 for Pajama Electric Pizza Party!

THURSDAY HOMEWORK
Read A.R. Book for 20 minutes out loud
Math-Finish and go over Pre-Test
Vocab-Study Sign of the Beaver Vocabulary for test tomorrow
Study Spelling + DLR
WEAR PAJAMAS
BRING ELECTRONICS!



Room 12!
* On Monday our class will be learning a little bit about 9/11 and its impact on our country and the world at large.
* In Reading our class will begin The Sign of the Beaver, a classic book about a boy's life without his family in the Northeast in the 1760's.
* This week, we will not have spelling workbook pages. Instead, in class, we will learn the meanings of our vocabulary words and play games to understand and use them. The vocab test will be on Friday using the Smart Responders... so study those words! The meanings will be sent home Tuesday.
* We will not have as much homework because I really want each child to study for the Science Test on Thursday. They should bring home their book every night to study.
* Our class will start doing News Teams. Each student will select an article from a newspaper, or online/magazine article to summarize and share with the class. The summary is not due until next Monday, September 19th. The brief speeches will be next week, as well.
* In HM Math we are continuing to learn equivalent fractions, reducing/simplifying, and converting mixed numbers to improper fractions and visa versa.
* Finally, in writing Room 12 is beginning our "Frustrations Essay" Be prepared to laugh at their funny supporting details, which is our focus.
* Next Monday, September 19th, our class will go on the field trip to the Tech Museum for the Chemistry Lab and IMAX Movie: Tornado Alley
There is a LOT more happening in Room 12, but that should suffice for now!
Mr. Sweet

Week of September 6-9

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-20/4/1
Math-Finish L16
Spelling-p.46+47 in cursive- Due Friday
Finish Science Wkbk p.28+30-33

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading - 20-4-1
Math - Finish L17 + HM p. 15
Writing-Finish Name Actrostic + Art
Spelling
Science-Check over study guide for Test-We will go over this in class with review, but it is very important to STUDY at home each night.
Test next Thursday, September 15

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read for 20 min.
Math Finish L19-Evens + Pre-Test
Study Spelling + DLR
Study Science Study Guide
COME TO BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT PARENTS!!!

Week of August 29-September 2nd

SCIENCE EXPERIMENT ON METAL CONDUCTIVITY


HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-20-4-1 (A.R.)
Math-Finish L11+HM Ch.1 Lesson 5
Spelling-Review Pre-Test Mistakes + p. 29-31 in Cursive Writing=DUE FRIDAY
Science-Finish Periodic Table Page 1/ It starts with Cobalt (Don't do the back side yet.)

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading 20-4-1
Math-Finish HM Factoring Review Page+Review Lesson 12 in Saxon
Spelling p29-31-In Cursive (Due Friday)
Finish Periodic Table Paper
Return Permission Slip and $10

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading 20-4-1
Math-Finish L13 odds
Spelling p29-31-In Cursive (Due Friday)
Finish Final Draft Summer
Return Permission Slip and $10

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read for 20 min.
Math Finish L15 + Pre-Test
Study Spelling + DLR
Finish Science Wkbk p. 18 + 20-27


Room 12 Update,

* Our class is reading a story this week called "Eye of the Storm," which is about the life of a storm chaser/photographer. I am continuing to read aloud A Wrinkle in Time after lunch.

* Accelerated Reader Goal Sheets went home today for the 1st trimester. Please sign and return them asap.

* An extra credit assignment is posted on the right side of the blog. Check it out!

* In science we will be studying metals, metalloids and more of the Periodic Table with some in-class experiments.

* In writing Room 12 will be finishing our final drafts of our Summer Essay along with Bio Poems, Acrostic Name Activity and some journaling.

* In math we are wrapping up our Unit of Study about Prime Factorization. On Monday there will be a review sheet going home.
Also, to prep for the test on Wednesday, use the link on the right for Chapter 1 review. Multiplication Speed Tests will continue to be done weekly.

* Field Trip Forms for The Tech Museum go home Monday. There is a $10 charge to pay for the Chemistry Lab and IMAX Movie: "Tornado Alley" Please make the checks out to RDM Parent Alliance.

* Save Our Shores Field Trip to "Beer Can" Beach on Friday from 9-11:15 a.m. I need one more chaperone to walk with us, if possible.

* Back to School Night: Thursday, September 8th

* Book Orders are due Friday, September 9th.

More to come this week!
Mr. Sweet

Week of August 22-26th

Dear Parents and Students from Room 12,

This week we kick off the learning with some exciting new Units of Study... In Reading we will be going over stories together about extreme weather and natural disasters in our orange HM Reading Books. In Math we will be looking into Prime Numbers in HM and Factorization. Room 12 students will begin the week by learning about how to write a creative and organized 5-paragraph essay. In this case, we will be writing about our exciting summers. Finally, our 5th Graders will begin learning about the Periodic Table of Elements and Chemical Properties through experiments and discussion in class.

We have a very focused and respectful class this year and I am confident that it is going to be an amazing year, which is FULL of learning and growth. Check back on this blog daily for updates and homework.

Off we go!

Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK MONDAY
A.R. READING-20-4-1 (Read for 20 minutes, write a one-paragraph summary that is at least 4 sentences)
MATH-Finish L7 in Saxon Math + Lesson 1-1
SPELLING-Study missed words on pre-test + p. 8-11-Due Friday
Sign and return Volunteer Survey
Bring SOCK for Math White Boards to erase with

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
A.R. Reading 20-4-1
Math-Finish L8 + HM 1-2
Spelling-Finish p.8-11, correct mistakes from pre-test
Sign and Return Parent Survey
BRING SOCK FOR MATH!

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
A.R. Reading-20-4-1
Math Finish L9 + HM 1-3
Spelling Finish Packet + Study for Friday's Test
Science-Finish Wkbk pages 3-9
SIGN AND RETURN ORANGE FIELD TRIP FORM

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
A.R. Read for 20 minutes
Math Finish L10 in Saxon
Spelling Study for Test
DLR-Review Mistakes for test
Writing-Finish Summer 5-paragraph Rough Drafts
Finish Science Packet

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!

I am so excited to meet my new 5th grade students on Wednesday, August 17th.
Hopefully the sun will come out for us these next couple of days before the big day. Please take the time to look over
this supply list and pick them up before school starts. I will be doing a supply check on Friday. Thanks!

SUPPLIES for the new year:
Make sure you keep these at all times through the year.

* One flash drive (at least 1Gb)Put their name on these because they get lost A LOT!
* One set of headphones, or earbuds for the Computer Lab(Bring them in a ziploc bag with their name clearly marked.
* Zippered pencil pouch for binder
* Medium Three-ring binder
* Two spiral notebooks(Single subject-wide ruled)
* Binder paper
* Black erasable pens
* 2 Red ballpoint pens
* 2 Blue ballpoint pens
* #2 pencils
* 2 Pencil Sharpeners
* Low-odor Dry Erase EXPO Markers and a sock (for math white-boards)
NO PENCIL BOXES!

Happy Learning to all!
Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Parents and students need to read the parent letter sent home
Math-Finish L2 in Saxon Math
* Parents sign and return e-mail list/permission for blog
* Sign and return after school forms with fee, for those interested
* Get supplies by Friday

Homework Thursday
Finish 3 T 1 False
Finish L4
Sign and Return Forms
SUPPLY CHECK! GET YOUR SUPPLIES

Summer 2011

LAST WEEK!

Parents and Students from Room 12,
Believe it or not, we have made it through together already! There are only four more days of school left and we have some fun things planned this week...
* This Tuesday our big American Revolution Play will be starting at 8:10 a.m. so please be at school early to get on your costume and get ready to sing and act your heart out!
* Also, tomorrow some AP high school students will be sharing their Environmental Science Presentations with our class at 10:25 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend this if they wish.
* I will be handing out the yearbooks Tuesday, as well.
* On Wednesday our class will do a book exchange. For each book they bring they get a ticket to buy a different shared book. Furthermore, this week we will do a couple of fun writing activities.
* On Thursday we head to the Boardwalk so I'll post the drivers on Tuesday afternoon. Make sure to have your season pass if you did not pay for the ticket.
* Friday is a short day and we will sign yearbooks, share favorite memories and watch the teachers beat, I mean play, the 6th graders in softball.

It has certainly been a memorable year!
Mr. Sweet