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Spotlight on Our Studies Sept. 30-Oct. 4

Reading- This week, we'll begin the reading strategies NOTICE AND NOTES.  See the chart below for reference.  Contrasts & Contradictions Aha Moment Language/Writing-  Students will finish their personal narrative essay this week, then we'll move on to writing using the RACE strategy. We will also be learning how to use commas with yes/no, tag questions, and direct address.  Comma Powerpoint Spelling:   Students should be working on Lesson 5 this week ,   Spelling is all on-line and students are expected to practice and complete lessons each week.   Math- We'll review all decimal place value concepts at the beginning of the week, then move on to working with Powers of Ten.  Science- Unit test is Friday, October 4th please use the references on my blog to help your child study. They are linked on the Science page from the top menu. Students will be evaluated on the following standards: S5E1.  Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information t

Homework for Monday, Sept. 30th

Spelling Classroom Lesson/List 4- complete at least 4 online activities and test tomorrow.  Science Test- Friday, Oct. 4th study materials in Science section of blog Math Computation Quiz Friday

Homework Sept. 20th

Spelling Classroom Lesson/List 4- complete at least 4 online activities due Tuesday, Oct. 1st Science Test- Wednesday, Oct. 2nd.-study materials in Science section of blog Have a great Fall Break!!!!!!
Read at least 10 pages of independent reading book Spelling Classroom Lesson/List 4- complete at least 4 online activities due Tuesday, Oct. 1st Commas as Introductory Elements Quiz tomorrow Math Problem Solving Quiz tomorrow  Science Test moved to Wednesday, Oct. 2nd. Picture Retakes tomorrow Spirit Day Friday! Wear 5th grade t-shirt & tennis shoes for Super Specials

Sept. 18th Homework

Math Rounding Practice Sheet Read at least 10 pages of independent reading book Spelling Classroom Lesson/List 4- complete at least 4 online activities due Tuesday, Oct. 1st Commas as Introductory Elements Quiz tomorrow Science Test moved to Wednesday, Oct. 2nd. Math Problem Solving Quiz Friday Picture Retakes on Friday

Sept. 17th

Read at least 10 pages of independent reading book Spelling Classroom Lesson/List 4- complete at least 4 online activities due Tuesday, Oct. 1st Commas as Introductory Elements Quiz Thursday Science Test moved to Wednesday, Oct. 2nd. Math Problem Solving Quiz Friday

Sept. 16th Homework

Read at least 10 pages of independent reading book Finish Math Decimal Sheet Spelling Classroom Lesson/List 3- complete at least 4 online activities due tomorrow Place Value & Expanded Form Quiz tomorrow (review videos in post below) Commas as Introductory Elements Quiz Thursday Science Test Friday

Decimal Study Videos

Decimal Place Value Rounding Expanded Form Video
Read at least 10 pages of independent reading book  • Spelling Classroom  Lesson/List 3-  complete at least 4 online activities  &  test  Tuesday  the 17th Place Value & Expanded Form Quiz Tuesday

Sept. 12th Homework

•Read at least 10 pages of independent reading book  • Spelling Classroom Lesson/List 3- complete at least 4 online activities & test Tuesday the 17th • Math computation quiz tomorrow Place Value & Expanded Form Quiz Tuesday

Update on our studies Week of 9/8-9/13

We'll continue where we left off in all subjects.  Please refer to the previous week for resources and information.                                                                                                                                Students will take the IOWA assessment  Monday-Thursday from 8:10 to 10:00   each morning. Please make sure your child is well rested and has a good breakfast each morning. The schedule is as follow: Monday:  Reading & Vocabulary Tuesday:  Writing  Wednesday:  Mathematics Thursday : Science & Social Studies Please refer to email for Daily Schedule changes.

September 6th Homework

Spelling Lesson/List 3 test & at least 4 online activities due Sept. 17th (no HW during testing) Sept 9-12th- IOWA Testing Have a great weekend! War Eagle!

September 9th Homework

Read at least 10 pages of independent reading book Spelling Lesson/List 3 test & at least 4 online activities due Sept. 17th (no HW during testing) Math problem solving & LAD quiz tomorrow Sept 9-12th- IOWA Testing

Weekly Update

Classroom Information Graded papers were sent home today, and grades have been entered in Parent Vue IOWA testing is next week – September 9 – 12    No homework during testing Our next spelling activities & test will be Sept. 17th Please check Parent Vue by Friday to see mid quarter grades (this is in place of paper progress reports).  Let me know if you have any questions. September Break – Sept. 23 – 27 Homework I will be posting homework on the blog daily.  Please check the blog to see your student's homework assignments. Your student should also be writing the assignments in the agenda. Reading Reading Benchmark Assessments will continue this week.  We'll continue the novel: Fish in a Tree.   Students will continue to use the UNWRAP strategy in their reading passages.  Language/Writing LAD this week will focus on the following concepts: Comma usage, conjunctions, figurative language, prepositions, verb usage. 

Homework Sept. 4th

Read at least 10 pages of independent reading book Spelling Lesson/List 3 test & at least 4 online activities due Sept. 17th (no HW during testing) Math problem solving & LAD quiz Friday Sept 9-12th- IOWA Testing Please check Blue Folder for graded papers & ParentVue

Sept. 3rd Homework

Read at least 10 pages of independent reading book Spelling Lesson/List 3 test & at least 4 online activities due Sept. 17th (no HW during testing) Math problem solving & LAD quiz Friday Sept 9-12th- IOWA Testing