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.

November 9th-13th

Thanksgiving Poems from Room 12!

Thanksgiving Poem

by Sammy

I have been asked to write what I'm thankful for

you may think it's an easy task, but the truth is,

that there are so many things that you don't want to miss.

Family that gave me life and gives me love, guidance and support.

Food that feeds my hunger and nourishes my body

Friends that cheer me up when I'm sad.

Education that enlightens my path of life.

Shelter that provides me warmth and protection.

Technology that makes my life easier.

Books that make me smarter,

Good Health for keeping me alive.

Nature for all the pretty sights and air.

and the Earth for a world to live happily on.

There is a ton more things I'm thankful for

but these are the ones that are most meaningful to me.

Thanking

by Patrick

Oh! today is Thanksgiving

family and friends are giving,

love, happiness and all our feelings

join us together as we are all eating,

Excitement with us singing

to God for this wonderful evening.

Thanksgiving

by Gabriella

I am thankful for my family,

they love and support me in all that I do.

Without them I would be very lonely and blue.

I am thankful for my home 2 blocks from the beach,

good friends and a school that likes to teach.

I am thankful that I am healthy, strong 

and can swim all week long.

I am thankful for the things that belong to me,

without them I would be bored for eternity.

Things To Remember On Thanksgiving

by Gwen

Remember the giant turkey that tastes very good

Remember the mash potatoes and the gravy that goes on top

Remember the yummy food that is better than all the other foods 

you have all year

Remember to thank all you have and will have

Remember to thank the pilgrims and Indians for Thanksgiving

Remember Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday

Remember Thanksgiving is only once a year

And Remember All These Things

Thanksgiving Haiku

by Ben

Thanksgiving is love

family to celebrate

grateful for my life

Thankful Poem!

by Chloe

 I am thankful for my mom,

I am thankful for my dad,

I am thankful for my family,

I am thankful,

I am glad,

I am thankful for the deer,

I am thankful for the mice,

I am thankful for almost everything,

Except for maybe lice,

I am thankful for the mountains,

I am thankful for the ocean,

I am thankful for the stars,

But out of all of these I am very thankful for cars,

I am thankful for pumpkin pie,

I am thankful for the turkeys,

But the turkeys are not thankful,

And I'm not sure why.

Thanksgiving Poem!

by Chloe

I saw a baby turkey running across my room,

When it was running it bumped into my broom,

I got the broom and started swatting it away,

But when I hit it, it turned into a dandelion and floated away,

I chased it through the endless sky,

Swatting at it like a tiny fly,

It flew down to the street,

I ran after it with my feet,

It turned and twisted, bobbed and squirmed,

I ran after it bending a turn, it stopped, looked at me...

I jumped on three,

I caught in my tiny hands,

And shrieked as it popped all over my headband,

And that is why I'm eating pizza.

HOMEWORK MONDAY

Reading-25 minutes

Math-Finish L1 Fractions

+ Ten Marks

Write the definitions of the

first ten Spelling Vocab Words

(GOOGLE CLASS-DUE FRIDAY)

Study Spelling Mistakes

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Reading-25 minutes
Math-Finish L2
Vocabulary-Due Friday
Science Finish wkbk-pages 3-9 (Due Thursday)
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read Native American Newsela+Quiz: Two tribal traditions clash 
at the mountain of two names
MATH-Finish L3
Study for Spelling/Finish Google Classroom Vocabulary
Finish Reading Through Ch. 14-Sign of Beaver-Quiz tomorrow

LAST WEEK OF TRIMESTER-NOV 2-6th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
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Read 25 Min. AR DUE FRIDAY!

Math-Finish Lesson 27 Homework

Spelling Vocabulary-Do Vocab Pic/Definition activity(See handout)

Correct and Return work

HOMEWORK TUESDAY

Read NewsELA Assigned Article/Take Quiz (Jamestown)

Math-Finish L29

Spelling Vocab Activity-Due Friday

Correct and Returned Work-Due Friday

Leadership Speeches+Thanksgiving

Extra Credit Poems Due Thursday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 25 Min. AR Goal due this Friday
Math-Do 10 Marks(Review Lessons 1-29)
Test tomorrow
Finish Vocab activity-Due Friday

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 25 Min. AR Goal due tomorrow!
10 Marks due tomorrow
For those not finished, it will become a 0%!
1st Trimester Ends tomorrow
STUDY Vocab/Spelling/DLR
Spelling Bee Word List Link Posted-
Learn words for Bee on December 4th in Class

CLASS UPDATE
A huge thanks goes out to all of the parents who helped make our class party a memorable one last Friday.

This is a big week in Room 12!We have a lot of exciting learning taking place....

In reading-we started reading Sign of the Beaver , a new book about life during colonial times with Native Americans. Our reading skill focus is the main idea and details. We have Spelling/Vocabulary words posted on the blog. Students will learn the spellings and meanings by doing the fun Vocab Pic activity. Also, Accelerated Reader Goals are due this Friday as it's our last day of the 1st trimester.

Writing-Our class is writing an essay about the Benefits and Challenges of Space Exploration from the last 4 articles read in RTI.

History-Room 12 started our in-class Colony Muesum Project, which includes: A pretend primary source of writing along with an art project. In addition, each group will be creating a colony video using our iPads.

Science-We kicked off our Unit of Study on the Periodic Table of Elements today!

That's it for now!

Mr. Sweet

WEEK OF 10/26-10/30

Dear Parents,
Thank you so much to all of the parents who took time out of their busy schedules and drove on our exciting field trip last Friday. It was certainly a memorable trip for both the students and parents. We learned so much.

A big thanks goes out to Christy Tall and Carol Dudley for getting the ball rolling with our class party this Friday for the big Halloween Shindig. I am sure it will be a blast! It will start at 11:00 and will go to 12:30pm.

This week in RTI we are finishing our Space Unit and learning about real life zombies from "Science World". As a culminating writing project we will explore the benefits and challenges of space exploration from the articles and books that we have read.

In writing we will be finishing up our final drafts in Google Classroom from our spooky stories, which focused on similes and correct usage of dialogue in a story.

Parents: please fill out and return the parent/teacher conference survey to inform our upcoming conferences.

The deadline for the AR Goals this grading period will be Friday, November 6th!

Our Colony test will be this Wednesday so continue to use Quizlet to study.

That's it for now,
Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read 25 minutes
Math L20
Type Spooky Stories
Study for History Test
Correct and Return Work

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 20 min.
Finish Math L21 + 10 Marks(Due Friday)
Finish Typing Spooky Story
Study for Colony Test!
Leadership Permission Slip Due tomorrow
Finish p. 35-45 in Wkbk

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20 Min.
Math-Finish 10 Marks + L25
Thankful Poems Extra Credit: Due next Wednesday

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read 20 Min. AR DUE NEXT FRIDAY, Nov. 6th
Watch Dia De Los Muertos Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzaZidVrebA
Write(Type) a summary using Google Classroom 
Math-Finish L26
DRESS UP!

WEEK OF OCTOBER 19-23rd

MONDAY HOMEWORK
Reading-20 Minutes
Math-Finish L16
Practice News Team Speech-Due Thursday
Watch "13 Colonies Brainpop"
Write summary on Google Classroom-Due tomorrow

TUESDAY HOMEWORK
Reading-25 Minutes
Math-Finish L17
Ten Marks Due Thursday
Practice News Team Speech-Due Thursday
Continue Creating Quizlet-
Finish Wkbk pages-35-40

WEDNESDAY HOMEWORK
Reading-25 Minutes
Math-Finish L18
Finish Ten Marks Due tomorrow
Practice News Team Speech-Due Thursday
Finish Creating Quizlet-Test: Wednesday, October 28th

THURSDAY HOMEWORK
Math-Finish L19
Finish Spooky Story+Proofread Packet
STUDY FOR HISTORY TEST!
QUIZLET: https://quizlet.com/100181267/chapter-4-study-guide-american-history-early-colonies-flash-cards/
Bring a lunch.
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