October 1st-5th

WEEKLY UPDATE

* In Reading we will finish our Bridge to Terabithia together in class. We discussed the book on Friday and how we have all experienced loss, to some degree. Our Spelling/Vocabulary will come from the last couple of chapters this week. We will be practicing our cursive by writing each word twice.

* In math we will be working more with function tables and learning about adding, subtracting and reducing fractions with manipulatives and an iPad application.

* In writing we will finish our final drafts this week.

* In Science we will wrap up our Unit of Study on the Periodic Table. In addition, we will be reading Science World at home each night.
That's it for now!

Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading - Chapter 12 + Lit. Circle
Math-p.49+50, + 61+62
Spelling-Look up meanings of each word, write 2 times in cursive/blue pen-Due Friday
Book Orders Due this Friday
Parent Input forms due Friday


HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading - Finish Book!
Math-HM p. 63 + 64
Writing-Finish Final Draft of "Frustrations"
Spelling-Look up meanings of each word, write 2 times in cursive/blue pen-Due Friday
Choose a Book for Pizza Book Project
Book Orders Due this Friday
Parent Input forms due Friday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading - A.R. Book (No summary!)
Math-NO MATH! Benchmark today
Spelling-Look up meanings of each word, write 2 times in cursive/blue pen-Due Friday
Science-Do Study Guide (On right side of blog)
-Do Periodic Table Activity

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading - A.R. Book (No summary!)
Math-Finish L20 evens
Spelling-Look up meanings of each word, write 2 times in cursive/blue pen-Due Friday
Science-Do Science Review on P.46+47
Study for Science Test, Spelling, DLR (Do study guide in Science)

WEEK of SEPTEMBER 24-28th

ROOM 12 UPDATE

* Reading-We will continue Bridge to Terabithia with Lit. Circles and spelling vocabulary words.

* Writing-we finish up our rough drafts of our "Frustration" Essays today.

* Math - We will review decimals and fractions along with the new chapter on evaluating expressions

* Science-We continue study of Chemical Properties this week.

Homework Monday-
Reading - Ch. 6 + Lit. Circle Job
Math - Do review page on Ch. 4
Spelling/Vocab-Learn words and meanings by Friday
Correct + Return Work in Blue Pen for a better grade (History Tests)
Check Conference Times Below
(8 people missing)

Homework Tuesday-
Reading - Finish Ch. 7 + Lit. Circle Job
Math - HM Ch.5 Lesson 3 + Do Ch.4 Review on the computer (Click on right sidebar)
Finish Rough draft of "Frustrations"
Spelling/Vocab-Learn words and meanings by Friday
Correct + Return Work in Blue Pen for a better grade. Return by conference week
 (esp. History Tests)
Check Conference Times Below
(8 people missing)

Homework Wednesday-
Reading - Finish Ch. 9 + Lit. Circle Job
Math - HM Ch.5 Lesson 1
Spelling/Vocab-Learn words and meanings by Friday
Correct + Return Work in Blue Pen for a better grade. Return by conference week
 (esp. History Tests)

Homework Thursday-
Reading - Finish Ch. 11
Math - HM Ch.5 Lesson 4 + Saxon L16odds
Spelling/Vocab-Finish writing each word in cursive twice-Due tomorrow
Science-Finish wkbk pages through p.27
Study for tests
Think of one issue/topic you would like to discuss at our class meeting
Correct + Return Work in Blue Pen for a better grade. Return by conference week
 (esp. History Tests)


CONFERENCE WEEK
OCTOBER 8-11th
Monday
12:45-Nico
1:05-Ian
1:25-Sam
1:45-Ryan
2:05-Maya
2:25-Ava
2:45-Alysha
3:05-Kylie
3:30-John

Tuesday
12:45-Victoria
1:05-Tobin
1:25-Jamie
1:45-Cole
2:05-Nathan
2:25-Zach
2:45-Matt
3:05-Ethan

Wednesday
12:45-Owen
1:05-Tara
1:25-Kelsey
1:45-
2:05-Colby
2:25-Lauren
2:45
3:05-Mustafa

Thursday
12:45-Lauren
1:05-Emily
1:25
1:45-Kye
2:05-Trevor
2:25
2:45
3:05-Asa

WEEK 5-September 17-21st

SCIENCE EXPERIMENT-Can substances change the temperature of water?

HOMEWORK MONDAY

Reading-Finish Ch. 1 Bridge to Terabithia + A.R.

Math-Finish HM Review Sheet and Saxon L14odds
Writing-Finish News Team Summary

Spelling/Vocab-Learn meanings and spelling of this week's words

See Spelling Blog

Speech-Begin practicing your News Team Speech

(Eye Contact + Volume+Expression)
Sign, Return Field Trip form with $12 cash (IMAX + Chemistry Lab)

HOMEWORK TUESDAY

Reading-Ch. 3 Bridge to Terabithia + Lit. Circle Job

Math-Finish HM Ch.4 Lesson 2 and Saxon L15evens

Spelling/Vocab-Learn meanings and spelling of this week's words

See Spelling Blog at http://mrsweetspelling.blogspot.com
USE WORD DYNAMO TO LEARN WORDS

Speech-Begin practicing your News Team Speech

(Eye Contact + Volume+Expression)
Sign, Return Field Trip form with $12 cash (IMAX + Chemistry Lab)

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY

Reading-Finish Ch. 4 Bridge to Terabithia + Lit. Circle Job (The page circled in packet)

Science-Finish worksheet on Periodic Table
Math-Finish HM Ch.4 Lesson 3 

Speech-Begin practicing your News Team Speech

(Eye Contact + Volume+Expression)
SIGN UP FOR PARENT CONFERENCE-See time slots available below.

HOMEWORK THURSDAY

Reading-Finish Ch. 5 Bridge to Terabithia + Lit. Circle Job (The page circled in packet)

Science-Finish worksheet on Periodic Table
Math-Finish Saxon Pre-Test 3a
Study Vocabulary/Spelling/DLR

SIGN UP FOR PARENT CONFERENCE-See time slots available below.

CLASS UPDATE
It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Back to School Night Presentation. I hope you have a deeper understanding of how our class will work this year.

Below I have attached the preliminary Conference Schedule for those who signed up. If you would like to sign up please send me an e-mail. The open time slots are listed below and the early birds get the worm! I'll fill in those slots when I get e-mails from you.

Here is a quick snapshot of learning in Room 12 this week.

Reading - This week our class began reading Bridge to Terabithia together. We will read part of it at home and the other sections in class together. This book brings up themes of friendship, bullying, perseverance, loss and the beauty of imagination. We will do Literature Circles for this book each night, Monday-Wednesdays.

Spelling Vocabulary- Our 20 words come from this book along with our new Unit in Science: The Periodic Table. Students need to learn the spelling and meanings of the first 15 words. You can find those on the spelling blog.

Math-We will review place value, expanded form, decimals and rounding this week along with 144 second club and speed tests. We are also doing a morning math stretch problem and our 6th grade level Math Minutes.

Writing-We begin our "Frustrations" 5-paragraph essays this week. They will be a lot of fun to read!

Science-We begin an exciting unit on the Periodic Table. Your child will have the first 10 elements memorized this week!

 

Parent-Teacher Conference Schedule

Monday
12:45-Nico
1:05-Ian
1:25-Sam
1:45-Ryan
2:05-Maya
2:25-Ava
2:45-
3:05-Zach

Tuesday
12:45-Victoria
1:05-Tobin
1:25-Jamie
1:45-Cole
2:05-Nathan
2:25
2:45-Matt
3:05-Ethan

Wednesday
12:45-Owen
1:05-Tara
1:25-Kelsey
1:45-
2:05-Colby
2:25-Lauren
2:45
3:05-

Thursday
12:45-Lauren
1:05-Emily
1:25
1:45-Kye
2:05-Trevor
2:25
2:45
3:05-Asa

WEEK 4 - September 10-14th

Class Update
Reading - This week we continue our exciting study of "Nature's Fury" by reading a story about volcanoes. The spelling words can be found at my spelling blog. Simply click on the link ---->

Writing - This week our focus in writing will be in organization and using details to support the main topic when we write about our biggest frustrations.

Social Studies - I posted the study guide last Thursday (click on the link--->) for students to review to prepare for the Explorers Test this Friday. Students are encouraged to bring their books home to study away!

Math - We will begin Chapter 3 in HM focusing on Place Value and expressions. Make sure to study multiplication facts at home. Use the 144 second club link to help

Computers - our 5th grade class is learning how to file-share documents.  This week we also start our Explorer brochures using "Pages". This project incorporates research synthesis, paraphrasing, importing images, using a template and citing our sources.

NEWSTEAMS - 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. If they get the source online they should print the article. The summary is not due until next Monday, September 17th. The brief speeches will be next week, as well.

Back to School Night-  Thursday, September 13th - 7pm in Room 12


HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading- 25-4-1
Math - L10 + HM Ch 3 Lesson 2
Spelling-Study mistakes + p. 43-46
Newsteams-Choose article-Summary Due next Monday
AMERICAN HISTORY-Study for test ---->study guide link
Book Orders Due this Friday


HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading- 25-4-1
Math -  HM Ch 3 Lesson3
Writing-Finish Summer Final Drafts
Spelling-Study mistakes + p. 43-46 in HM Wkbk
Newsteams-Choose article (Article due tomorrow)-Summary Due next Monday
AMERICAN HISTORY-Study for test, study guide link on the right of blog
Finish p. 25-33 in Social Studies Wkbk due Friday
Book Orders Due this Friday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading- 25-4-1
Math -  HM Ch 3 Lesson4 + Saxon L11evens
Spelling-Study mistakes + p. 43-46
Newsteams-Choose article (Article due tomorrow)-Summary Due next Monday
AMERICAN HISTORY-Study for test, study guide link on the right of blog
Finish p. 25-33 in Social Studies Wkbk due Friday
Book Orders Due this Friday

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading Optional
Finish Math Chapter 3 Lesson 5
Finish Spelling p.43-46
HM WKBK classwork p.38-40,42,47,52
Spelling/DLR-Study for tests
Study for Social Studies
BACK TO SCHOOL TONIGHT!!! 7pm in Room 12

WEEK 3 - SEPTEMBER 4-7th

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-Read 25 minutes and write a summary
Parents need to sign and return AR GOAL SHEET
Math - Finish Saxon L6 evens
Spelling - p.29-32 in ELA wkbk(Due Friday) go to http://mrsweetspelling.blogspot.com/
Write Definitions of #21-30 on pre-test (study spelling and meanings)-DUE FRIDAY
Use word dynamo! http://dynamo.dictionary.com/
Picture Day Form, Book Orders

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading-Read 25 minutes and write a summary
Parents need to sign and return AR GOAL SHEET
Math - Finish Saxon L7odds + HM Chapter Review (Fractions)
Write Definitions of #21-30 on pre-test (study spelling and meanings)-DUE FRIDAY
Use word dynamo! http://dynamo.dictionary.com/
Picture Day Form, Book Orders

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading-Read 25 minute
Math - Finish Saxon L8evens + HM Chapter Review 2 (Fractions)
ELA-Finish classwork pages 23+25-28 Due Friday
Write Definitions of #21-30 on pre-test (study spelling and meanings)-DUE FRIDAY
Use word dynamo! http://dynamo.dictionary.com/
Book Orders due next Friday
Ch. 3 Explorers Test Next Friday, September 14th (See study guide on right)




WEEK 3!

* 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 Where the Red Fern Grows after lunch and the class just loves it!

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

* In American History we continue to study the Age of Exploration in Lesson 2 and 3 of Chapter 3.

* In writing Room 12 will be finishing our final drafts of our Summer Essay and some journal writing. Our Spelling this week will come from the Eye of the Storm and Social Studies. Go to this link to learn the words and vocabulary: http://dynamo.dictionary.com/
We will continue to work on Grammar and Mechanics utilizing the DLR (6th Grade Level Daily Language Review) Curriculum

* In math we are wrapping up our study of these lessons from last week...

• Lesson 1: Hands On: Represent Fractions
• Lesson 2: Fractions and Mixed Numbers
• Lesson 3: Equivalent Fractions and Simplest Form
• Lesson 4: Compare Fractions

On Tuesday there will be a review sheet going home.
Also, to prep for the test on Wednesday, use the link on the right for Chapter 2 review. Multiplication Speed Tests will continue to be done weekly.

That's it for now!
Have a fantastic week and we'll see you at the school "where kind hearts and open minds rule."
Mr. Sweet

WEEK 2-August 27th-31st

Class Update!
Hello Room 12 Parents and Students,
This week our class has kicked off our study of "Nature's Fury" by reading a story entitled Earthquake Terror. Our ELA wkbk pages connect to the this story and will be done, both at home, and in class.
In writing our class has started our 5 paragraph essays about our summer and they look great thus far. The class seems to have a good understanding of organization and structure in their writing.
In Math we are working with number lines, understanding and comparing fractions and mixed numbers. Today we are looking into equivalent fractions and how they relate to each other. See the math lesson review links to follow up at home
In American History we have kicked off our Unit of Study on Explorers. It will be exciting as we study the great explorers throughout our history.


HOMEWORK MONDAY
Reading - Read A.R. Book 25 minutes, Write a 1 paragraph summary on the yellow sheet provided
Math - Finish p. 13+14 in HM Wkbk
Finish Saxon L3 odds
Spelling-Correct Mistakes (Spelling blog at: htttp://mrsweetspelling.blogspot.com) link on right-->
p.9-12 in ELA wkbk due on Friday 
Fill out Volunteer Survey
Correct and Return work for a better grade.

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading - Read A.R. Book 25 minutes, Write a 1 paragraph summary on the yellow sheet provided
Math - Finish p. 15+16 in HM Wkbk + Lesson 4 evens in Saxon
SPELLING-p.9-12 in ELA wkbk due on Friday 
Fill out Volunteer Survey
Correct and Return work for a better grade.
BOOK ORDER! 

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Reading - Read A.R. Book 25 minutes, Write a 1 paragraph summary on the yellow sheet provided
ELA-Finish p.5-7 in wkbk (Orange Reading Wkbk)
Math - Finish p. 17+18 in HM Wkbk
WRITING-Finish Rough Draft of summer 5 paragraph essay
SPELLING-p.9-12 in ELA wkbk due on Friday 
Fill out Volunteer Survey
Correct and Return work for a better grade.
BOOK ORDER! 

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Reading - Read A.R. Book 25 minutes
ELA-Study DLR for test. Study Spelling (Challenge words for those that passed the pre-test)
Math - Saxon L.5 odds + HM Review for test using link on right (Computer Multiple Choice)
WRITING-Finish Bio Poem, Name Tag
SPELLING-p.9-12 in ELA wkbk due on Friday 
Fill out Volunteer Survey
Correct and Return work for a better grade.
BOOK ORDERS due Friday, September 14th

WELCOME BACK!

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Math-Finish HM Wkbk p.1 -2
Finish p. 1 of cursive packet "About Me"
Sign and Return Papers-(Technology Agreement-p. 18,  After School Sign Up,
Class E-mail list)
Read Parent Letter
Get Class Supplies-Due by Friday

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Math-Finish HM CH.1 L2 (p.3-4)
Finish Bio Poem Rough Draft
Sign and Return Papers-(Technology Agreement-p. 18,  After School Sign Up,
Class E-mail list)
Read Parent Letter
Get Class Supplies-Due by Friday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20 min. AR Book
Math-Finish HM CH.1 L3 (p.5-6)+Saxon Lesson 1 (odds)
Sign and Return Papers-(Technology Agreement-p. 18,  After School Sign Up,
Class E-mail list)
Read Parent Letter
Get Class Supplies-Due by Friday

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 20 min. AR Book
Math-Finish HM CH.1 L4 (p.6+7)+Saxon Lesson 2 (evens)
Do Math Review on the Computer (Click the link on the right side of the Blog--->)
Finish Summer Writing Organizer (5-paragraph essay)
Supply Check tomorrow





Dear Parents and Students,
I am so excited to meet my new 5th grade students on Monday, August 20th. 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, August 24th. 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 #2 pencils 
* 2 Pencil Sharpeners 
* Low-odor Dry Erase EXPO Markers and a sock (for math white-boards)
* One sock (for erasing the white boards) 
NO PENCIL BOXES! 

Happy Learning to all! 
Mr. Sweet 

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LAST WEEK!

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Bring in books from the class library.
Class texts: Social Studies-Brynn, Casey, Jordan
Saxon Math-Casey
Jordan Rowan
Bring lunch + sunscreen and water
Bring Yearbook
STUDY STATES/CAPITALS!

Parents and Students from Room 12,
Believe it or not, we have made it through together already! There are only four and a half more days of school left and we have some fun things planned this week...
* On Monday I will be collecting the textbooks and students will hopefully bring in all Accelerated Reader books borrowed from the class.
* This Tuesday our 5th graders will be quizzed on the Capitals of the 50 states. Our big Boardwalk trip will be from 10:30-3:30pm. Students should bring a lunch with water and put on sunscreen. Please make sure to pick up your child at that time.
* 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 will be playing Mr. Kitch in our annual Kickball battle between 5th grade classes.
Also, on Thursday afternoon we will have our last Big Spin of the year to honor excellent citizenship, academics, reading and sportsmanship. You are invited to this special event.
* 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

BOARDWALK DRIVERS
Holly-(5)
Linda (5)
Mary G.(4)
Sara T. (4)
Tawnie (4)
Hilary (5)
Michele (5)
Sonja (5)
Sub/Chaperones
Jamie
Merrilee
Heather

WEEK OF MAY 28-JUNE 1st

Parents and Students,
Well, it's amazing...we only have 8 and a half days left of school! That being said, the learning continues! This week we will be learning more states and capitals in Geography and Spelling. In the computer lab we will finish up our final pen pal letters. (students may share their email with their pen pal if parents approve)
Students need to have some kind of costume for their role in the play by Wednesday, May 30th, for our dress rehearsal. On Thursday I will be coaching the International Games so I will have a substitute teacher. (Ms. Terry). We will resume our Math Review from the entire year in HM.
A couple reminders:
* This Friday, June 1st, our play will start at 8:00 a.m. for grades Kinder-3rd followed by the 1pm performance for the 4th-6th graders. All parents/family/friends are invited to either of those shows.
* This Friday is our last day to take an A.R. quiz.
* Please return all books borrowed from the class library.
* Tuesday is the After School celebration.
* The end of the year beach party is: Saturday, June 2nd--Platforms Beach 3-6pm. If your child would like to come, just have them bring $20 to class, or a check written to RDMPA. This is a fundraiser for the school and also a great chance to celebrate a wonderful year full of learning, friendships and fun!
* Finally, if you haven't already done so, please fill out this brief survey about your 5th grade experience. Your feedback makes a difference!
Click here to take survey

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5RTJCHP

That's it for now!
See you at school,
Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
FINISH 13 Colony Drawing/Pics for Play
Reading-A.R.
Math-Packet due on Friday
Costume-Bring into class
Bring $20 if you want to come to the party on Saturday, June 2nd at Platforms Beach 3-6pm
Study States and Capitals for the test on Tuesday
Watch the Animaniacs video on the States and Capitals