WEEK OF OCTOBER 31st-NOVEMBER 4th

Dear Parents,
* Our week begins with a bang on Monday when we have the Halloween Parade at 8:15 a.m. Please make sure, like Ms. Dorney’s message specified, that the costumes are appropriate with no weapons, gory costumes or suggestive clothing. The class party will be from 1-2:10pm. A big "Thank You!" to all the parents who have volunteered to help and bring goodies.
* In class we will be continuing with the book Crispin. The class did a wonderful job in our Literature Circles last week and we will resume this week. To extend learning about the Middle Ages, our class is working on a Famous Person from the Middle Ages project in the Computer Lab. Ask your child who they chose to learn about.
* In Science we will be doing group projects to review The Structures of Living Things Unit to help prepare us for the test on Thursday. I decided to move the test because of Halloween.
* This week we are also creating the speech outlines of our Newspaper Projects. We will be presenting them on Thursday and Friday so make sure they practice eye contact, expression and volume to prepare well.
* In Spelling we will be doing 10 Halloween words along with 10 vocabulary words from Crispin.
* Our class finished up their impressive “Spooky Stories” which incorporated the usage of similes, dialogue and an exciting “hook” introduction. We have been showcasing each author by having students read their spooky stories from a chair in the middle of the class with the lights off.
* Our last day to take A.R. quizzes will be on Wednesday, November 2nd.


HOMEWORK MONDAY
No Reading!
No Math HW!
Science-Study for the Science Test on Thursday
Vocab-Study 10 vocab words
Speech-Practice Speech

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 17+18 + Lit. Circle
Math-Finish L50odds+HM p.65
Study for Science Test
Practice Speech-Book Project (Speech outline in folder)
Don't eat too much candy!

Read Ch. 20+21 (No Lit.Circle)
Math Finish L51 Evens + HM Ch.7 Lesson 3 (p.71 only/not other side)
Study Science for test tomorrow
Study Vocabulary-Last 10 words from Crispin

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read Ch. 23 + 24 Last Lit Circle in packet
Math-Finish L53 odds + p.73 HM Fractions
Study Vocabulary
Begin Practicing Speech (Speeches begin next Wednesday)

WEEK OF OCTOBER 24-28th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Ch. 3+4+Lit Circle
Math Finish P.55 in HM + L46 Evens
Newspaper Project Due Friday
Learn 20 Vocab/Spelling Words(Definitions on Spelling Blog)

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 8 + Lit Circle Job
Math Finish Distributive Property Practice in HM + L47 Odds
Finish Science Review Sheet Ch.3+4 Multiple Choice/You can use book
Newspaper Project Due Friday
Learn 20 Vocab/Spelling Words(Definitions on Spelling Blog)

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read Ch.10-12 + Lit. Circle
Math-Finish Saxon L48 evens
Study Vocab
Science Study Guide on blog link-Test next Wednesday, November 2nd
Finish Newspaper Book Project

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Math Finish/Go Over Pre-Test
Writing-Finish Spooky Stories
Study Vocab/DLR
NEWSPAPER PROJECT DUE TOMORROW!
Science Study Guide Posted (Make flash cards to study, if possible)


Parents and Students from Room 12,
I wanted to let you know about all of the exciting things happening in Room 12 this week.
* In reading we are continuing the exciting book entitled Crispin, which takes place during the Middle Ages in England. Our class is using the iPad to learn new vocabulary in class and read it using the iBook/iPad and the books I passed out.
* In spelling we are learning some Crispin words along with a couple Halloween words for the week.
* This week we are creating our speech outlines from our newspaper book projects. We will be practicing and presenting them next week... so make sure they practice eye contact, expression and volume to prepare well.
* This week in writing we are creating our “Spooky Stories,” which incorporate the usage of similes, dialogue, an exciting “hook” intro along with descriptive vocabulary.
* Finally, in technology 5th graders will begin creating a Middle Ages Project in the Computer Lab.

It's going to be a great week! The Structures of Living Science Study Guide will be posted Wednesday.

"Where kind hearts and open minds rule!"

WEEK OF OCTOBER 17-21

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-20/4/1-AR Book
Math-Finish HM Wkbk Pages p.47+52+54
Writing-Finish Rough Draft of Perfect Paragraph
Work on Newspaper Project
Extra Credit-"Bay of Pigs" one Page Report
Correct in blue ink and Return Papers for a better grade

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-20/4/1 AR Book
Math-Finish Saxon L43 evens+HM p.41+42
Science Wkbk-p.56-61

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading-Read 30 minutes A.R. Book
Writing-Finish Final Draft of "Perfect Paragraph"
Math Finish Saxon L45 odds+ HM Review Equations/Algebra
DLR-Study for DLR test #7
Science-Finish L2+L3 Review Sheet

WEEK OF OCTOBER 10-14

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read p.2-7 in Science World
Write one multiple choice question about an article-Due tomorrow
Math-Finish HM p.43+44
Study Spelling

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read p.8-13 in Science World
Write one multiple choice question about an article-Due tomorrow
Math-Finish HM p.45+46
Study Spelling

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 14-18 in Science World (No multiple choice question required)
Math-Finish L41 Saxon + Daily Review p.48
Newspaper Project + Cell Project

Work on Newspaper Book Project (Due Friday, October 28th/Cell Project
(Due by Friday, October 14th)

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Finish and Review Science World-Quiz Friday
Math-Finish L42 odds + HM
Study Spelling
Book Project

Parents and Students of Room 12,
* This week we will have short days all week! I will be facilitating the conferences and we only have 20 minutes each student, so please understand if we have to end on time because other parents have other conferences after our class.
* This week we start our new unit entitled: Structures of Living Things (Plant and Animal Cells, Organ Systems, Plants)
* There will be spelling, but no vocabulary, or DLR with very little homework. This way we can focus on our two projects:
* The Edible Cell and Newspaper Book Project. I handed out construction paper to each student and posted these pics of exemplary projects. These projects were also passed around the class.
* Furthermore, In the computer lab I will teach each student how to convert Word Documents into columns for their Newspaper Project.
* Our class will be reading a story about Richie Valens and a boy in a talent show. We will also learn and sing some of his amazing songs.
* In writing our class will be working on writing effective paragraphs. Our class is struggling with remembering conclusions.
I look forward to seeing you at the conference!
Mr. Sweet

WEEK OF OCTOBER 3-7

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading-Science World-write a summary about 1 of the articles-Read whole magazine by Friday-Quiz (Student Generated Smart Responder Quiz)
Math - HM Ch.4 p.33-36 (Students really struggled with this)
Practice News Team Summary Speech (Finish summary if not done)
Study for Social Studies Test on Thursday (Study Guide link on right)
Study spelling mistakes from Pre-Test. No vocab!
Correct mistakes on papers sent home for a better grade.

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-Science World-write a summary about 1 of the articles-Read whole magazine by Friday-Quiz (Student Generated Smart Responder Quiz)
Math - HM Ch.4 p.37+38 + Saxon L36 odds (p. 177)
Practice News Team Summary Speech(Presentations Friday)
Study for Social Studies Test on Thursday (Study Guide link on right)

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-Finish Science World/no summary
Math-Finish and go over CH. 4 Review Test
Practice News Team Speech (Eye contact, expression, volume)
STUDY FOR HISTORY TEST-Test tomorrow

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading-Finish Science World+Quiz tomorrow
Math Finish p.39-40 in HM + Saxon L38 evens
Writing-Finish Final Draft of "Frustrations"
Study for Spelling Test
Parents-Fill out Conference Surveys/return Monday
Dear Parents,
* This week our class is reading about the famous ice skater, Michelle Kwan.
* At home each child will be reading SCIENCE WORLD NEWS and doing their summaries on their favorite articles.
* We are studying our Social Studies Ch. 3 about the explorers in preparation for the test on Thursday. The study guide, once again, has been posted since last Wednesday.
* Students are preparing their News Team Presentations with fun commercials and engaging summaries of their stories.
* Today our class shot the bow and arrows! Great job on the extra credit!

Parent Teacher Conferences

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

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!!!