Happy Halloween!

Student Post 10/31

Today is Halloween! We had an assembly and there was a magician. The magic words were "Reach for success- Drug Free!" Then, we made Halloween poems using adjectives, nouns, adverbs, and verbs. After, we went to do the pumpkin run. Next, we had popcorn at the pavillion. After lunch and indoor recess we got dressed into our costumes and did the parade. Lastly, we had our party with minute to win it games and we wrapped mummies. Happy trick-or-treating!

Posted by: Jordan, Emily C., and Emina
Edited by: Mrs. Schaefer

Student Post 10/30

This morning we had a sub. Then, we checked 10.5 and started learning to divide decimals. In social studies, we learned about King Philip II of Spain and Queen Elizabeth of England. Then in science, we finished our weather data charts. In gym today we played two games. Then, after lunch we voted for a pizza party for our bingo behavior reward. We had a double daily 5 and after reading an autobiography on Patricia Polacco we wrote in our notebooks. Our homework is 11.2, cold read due Friday and also tomorrow is pumpkin run. Don't forget to bring your Halloween costume!

Posted by: Amy
Edited by: Jordan

Student Post 10/30

First, we did around the room division in math. Next, we started a new chapter in social studies called European Settlements. Then, in science we reviewed buckle down. After music, lunch, and recess we read a few pages from The Witches. Once we finished we had daily 5 and got to start literature circles. Finally, in writing we worked on our personal narrative drafts.

Posted by: Brett
Edited by: Jack

This Week in Room 33! Oct. 29-Nov. 2

What to expect this week in 5th grade:

Morning Work- Students will get time in the morning to work on their words contract (due Fri. Nov. 9th). Students will also have a day to post on our kidblog website and read/comment on other student posts.

Math- We are continuing our work on division and will be starting to divide decimals. I could not be prouder of our mathematicians! We have been working so hard during our math workshop. Once  a week we are able to use the laptop cart. Below is a picture of our class working on double digit division  last week on the Study Jams website.

Social Studies- We will begin Chapter 4: European Settlements and practice the reading strategy of summarizing. We will also discuss the upcoming presidential election.

Reading- We will begin literature circles this week. Students will choose a book within groups and will begin to read and learn expectations and procedures. I am so excited for students to begin to read, discuss, and share novels together! The cold read "The Tower" is due Friday. Please make sure your students is using RAP for the response questions- we are getting MUCH better at this! :)

Writing- We will continue to explore personal narratives and drafting our own.


Fall Festival- Wednesday will be a busy and exciting day! We will have our Drug Free assembly in the morning. The Pumpkin Run is scheduled from 11:15-11:35 for 5th grade. The Halloween parade is from 1:40-2 and our Halloween party will be from 2-3!

Home Run Club- Our October home run club will be Thursday.


I am looking forward to meeting with you all at conferences this week! See you on Monday or Thursday! :)

Student Post 10/26

We started off the day with a DLR quiz. Next, we had math. In math, we practiced more double digit division and made a "How to" on how to solve a division problem. After that, we had science. In science, we did a wind speed graph. After that, we had lunch. When we returned we read part of The Witches and then we corrected our cold reads and then we had centers and packed up.

Posted by: Jenoha
Edited by: Thomas

Student Post 10/25

Today in math we learned about a new website: www.studyjams.com. In social studies, we went over our study guide. In science we started making a weather unit graph on the computer. In reading we worked on daily 5. In writing we wrote personal narratives with sensory details. Don't forget tomorrow is Concord gear day! Don't forget your math homework, cold read, study for DLR quiz and social studies test.

Posted by: Jacob

Edited by: Jessie

Student Post 10/24

During math we graded our homework. Then we practiced math on our whiteboards and did a division challenge sheet. When math workshop ended we started social studies. Everyone tried to finish our study guide for our test on Friday. Don't forget it's due tomorrow. After that we went to science. When we came back to class we got ready for gym class. In gym we had inflatables. Then we had lunch/recess. We came back, read a part of Witches and made a summary of a book we've read before. After that we had writing. Last, we packed up to go home. Our homework is 10.1 odds. Don't forget tomorrow we can wear our PJs!

Posted by: Jasmine
Edited by: Emily C.

Crazy sock day!

We are crazy about being drug free! Don't forget to wear your favorite team jersey tomorrow!

Student Post 10/23

First, for morning work we did DLR. Next, in math we figured out what to do with the remainder in division. After that, we had science. We used the clickers to review things. Then, we had social studies and learned about New Spain. Next, we had reading and learned about sequencing. In writing, we wrote personal narratives. Then it was time to pack up.

Posted by: Jon
Edited by: Emina

This Week in Room 33! Oct. 22-26

What to expect this week in 5th grade:

Morning Work- Student will be working on DLR this week. There will be a DLR quiz on Friday morning. Students can study their DLR sheet to prepare (located in their binders). Students are also on a schedule in which every morning there are 5 students who are able to go on our new Kid Blog and type in a post and comment on other posts.

Math- We are continuing to work on Unit 4 on dividing. Our class is doing a FANTASTIC job on xtramath.org. 80% of our class has reached an 80% or higher on their multiplication facts! Wow! In fact, we have 4 students who have mastered multiplication and are working on division and 1 student who has mastered both multiplication and division facts! I am meeting with students who need the extra practice with mutliplication this week- please help your child practice these facts- it is crucial to know them for our upcoming units in math!

Social Studies- We are completing Chapter 3 this week. Our study guide is due Thursday and our test is on Friday.

Reading- This week our focus is on sequencing and summarizing. We will also be completing our book exit slips with a focus on writing a book summary. Guided reading groups are also continuing this week. Cold Read is due Friday.

Writing- We completed our 1st writing pieces last week. They did a wonderful job on these!!! They are displayed outside our room waiting for you to check them out when you come in for conferences next week! :) We are beginning our next unit of writing on personal narratives this week.

Reminders:

• Conferences are next week (Monday Oct. 29th and Thurs. Nov. 1st). If you have not returned the conference sheet I sent home last week please return it this week!
• Please make sure your student has turned in the Pumpkin Run permission slip for next Wed.'s Fall Festival.
• Please be sure to send in Halloween party items (see email from Mrs. Long).
• No School: November 5th and 6th

Hope you are staying dry!!! Have a great week!

-Mrs. Schaefer

Student Post 10/22

Today in math we used white boards practicing division. In social studies we worked on our study guide due Thursday. Our test is on Friday. In science we went over daily science. Then we had gym, lunch, and recess. Then we did an activity with our cold read (due Friday) using sequencing. In writing we started a new story and then it was time to pack up. Don't forget homework tonight (math 4.3 odds).

Posted by: Kaley
Edited by: Megan

Student Post 10/19

First we got our new cold read. After that we applied for new class jobs. Then we did an inferencing sheet. After math we all shared our writing pieces. For our block, we had art. Last we did centers. Remember to do your cold read. Have a good weekend! Go Cards!:)

Posted by: Owen
Edited by: Caleb 

Student Post 10/18

In math we are working on dividing. Out homework is 9.3 odds. In S.S. we are learning about spanish explorers. In science we did our anemometer investigation. Then we had block. Then it was lunch and recess. Then we had daily 5 where you get 3 options: word work, read to self, or work on writing. We shared some writing pieces but not all of them. That was pretty much our day!

Posted by: Noah
Edited by: Emilyann

Student Post 10/17

During math time we learned about quotient, divisor, dividend and dividing by 3 digit numbers. Then we had social studies. We are learning about Christopher Columbus and Magellan. Then in Science we went over daily science. Don't forget to do it tonight. Then we had music, lunch, and recess. Next was reading and writing. Mrs. Critchlow came in. Then it was time to go. Don't forget to do 9.2 odds for homework. Our books are due tomorrow for writing!

Posted by: Kaley
Edited by: Noah

Student Post 10/16

Today we arrived at school and then loaded on to the bus. After a while we passed the river and went into the border of Illinois. We went to the 154 step mound. Then we went to see the incredible models, diagrams, and movie slides of Cahokia at the museum. Then we ate lunch and played outside. When we came back we went to kidblog and then worked on our stories.

Posted by: Aaron
Edited by: Thomas

Busy authors!!!

A beautiful day at Cahokia!

Student Post 10/16

Today we just started a new unit in math. In social studies we learned about astrolabes, profit, and slavery. In science we went over Buckle Down. We had art today. We learned about a new kid blog! We started a new thing in reading when we finish a book we write the title, summary, and recommendation and put the paper on the wall. Also today in reading we learned about inferencing. After reading we had writing and in writing we worked on our published piece. Don't forget tomorrow pack a sack lunch because we are going on a field trip to Cahokia!!!!!!

Posted by: Emily R.
Edited by: Kaley

This Week in Room 33! Oct. 15-19

What to expect this week in 5th grade:

Morning Work- This week students will be introduced to a new website called Kid Blog. There will be a schedule in which each student has a morning each week to blog on the computers. The link to our blog is- http://kidblog.org/MrsSchaefersClass33/. This link is also on my website under "Our Class Websites". It is also on our blog in the left margin. Students will also be reading to self or working on their writing or words contract if they are not blogging. We are busy in the morning! :)

Math- This week we are beginning Unit 4 on dividing whole numbers and decimals. Keep practicing those basic multiplication and division facts! Try Math Magician!

Social Studies- We are continuing our lessons in chapter 3 on the Age of Exploration. There will be no social studies on Tuesday (field trip to Cahokia!) and Friday (half day of school).

Reading- We are continuing with our mini lessons on inferencing and working in small groups for guided reading. Students will be completing a "Book Exit Slip" this week on an independent book they have read so far this year. These exit slips will be displayed so other students can find recommendations. Students will complete a short inferencing assessment on Friday. Students should be able to explain what inferencing is and what formula we use to find an inference.

Writing- In writing we are completing our 1st published writing piece. Students' "books" are due on Thursday. They will have time in class to type their writing and put together their books but if they do not finish in class they should complete it at home. I am so excited for us to share our first published pieces!

Words Contract/Spelling Test- Students' words contracts are due this Friday. They will have a choice to take their spelling test on Thursday or Friday on spellingcity. Please make sure your student has ear buds to use for this test.

Cahokia- Tomorrow (Tuesday) we will be heading out on our 1st field trip! We are leaving at 9 and should be returning by 1:30. Your student should bring a packed lunch as we will be eating there outside. Your student should be dressed appropriately for walking (sneakers please).

Friday is a Half Day- Friday's dismissal will be at 11:50. Please make sure your student knows how he/she is going home.

Conferences- Conference sheets are being sent home today (tomorrow for LEAP students). Please return the bottom half as soon as possible.

Enjoy your week! :)

-Mrs. Schaefer

Happy Birthday!

A special happy birthday to our August, September, and October birthdays! :)

Student Post 10/12

First,we started our day with a Unit 3 test math test ,which was about multiplication. In Social Studies we watched a Christopher Columbus video. In science, we shared our atmosphere posters. After block lunch/recess we had read aloud. We started a new book called The Phantom Tollbooth. Finally, we had centers. After centers we packed up. Word contract is due Friday, October 19. Our field trip to Cahokia is on Tuesday, October 16. Bring a 20 oz. clear plastic bottle for art on Monday. Have a nice weekend!

Posted by: Emina
Edited by: Emilyann

Student Post 10/11

Today during math we graded our study guide and did some practice problems. In social studies we had to draw a map with colored pencils and crayons. In science today we filled out our weather data chart. Also we did an atmosphere project. Today we had music. In music we had to play recorders and then we got to have popular music. After recess we did a reading evaluate. After the reading evaluate we went to the library. In the library we played a game called electoral votes.


Posted by: Anya

Edited by: Emina

Student Post 10/10

Today in math we reviewed for our test on Friday. After that in social studies we watched a Brain Pop about the silk road. In science we worked on our poster about the earth's atmopshere. We had gym class for block and did a lot of activites. Then we took our math evaluate test. So that was our day at school! Remember we have our cold read due friday and our words contract due on October 19th. Dont forget to bring in a plastic, clear 20oz bottle for art class on Monday.

Posted by: Jordan
Edited by: Jasmine

Student Post 10/9

We learned how to multiply decimals with zero in the product. We finished Hugo and it was marvelous and awesome. At the end of the day we moved our desks and I think we did good but it was a little loud. So now at the end of the day we are packing up. I'll see you tomorrow!

Posted by: Harry

This Week in Room 33! Oct. 8-12

What to expect this week in 5th grade:

Morning Work- Students will have time in the morning to work on their words contract. The new words contract is due Friday, Oct. 19th. The spelling test will be on this date as well.

Math- We are finishing up Unit 3 in math this week. Our unit test will be on Friday. We will have review days on Wed. and Thurs. Homework sheets are one of the best resources to use when studying for these tests.

Social Studies- Students did a WONDERFUL job on their Native American projects! Wow! I was so impressed by the presentations. Your children are fantastic public speakers and great listeners. This week we are starting Chapter 3: Age of Exploration.

Reading- We are focusing on the reading strategy inferencing this week. We will be taking the October eValuate test this week (the new Tungsten). 

Writing- This week we are editing our drafts and working on publishing our writing pieces! Our focus in editing is spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. 

Field Trip- We are excited to go to Cahokia on October 16th for our 1st field trip. If you are interested in coming along as a chaperon please email me. If you have not turned in your permission slips, please turn them in this week! (I will email these parents this week as well.)

Enjoy your week- Go Cards!!!

-Mrs. Schaefer

Student Post 10/8

Today in math we learned how to multiply decimals by using models. In social studies Owen got to show his native american project and Amy will show hers tomorrow. We also started a new chapter called Age Of Exploration. For art remember to bring in 20 oz plastic bottles tomorrow! In Daily 5 in our mini lesson we learned how to make inferences. In science we went over our buckle down and daily science. The cold read is due Friday and we have 8.3 odds for math homework.
                   
Posted by: Emily C.
Edited by: Jessie

Student Post 10/5

In the morning we had a DLR quiz. During math we learned patterns with decimal factors and products. After our lesson we did math workshop. In social studies we presented some of our Native American projects. While we were in science we had a quiz about 13 vocabulary words and the 7 steps of the scientific method. When we came back from lunch/recess we read Hugo and graded our cold read. After that we had centers (buckle down, time for kids, computers, and read to self).

Posted by: Jasmine
Edited by: Harry

Student Post 10/4

This morning we did DLR. In math we are learning how to multiply decimals and whole numbers. In gym we played a card game and we played a game where we took the balls and tagged them. After recess we had read aloud. We are reading Hugo Cabret. After Hugo we practiced main idea. After that, Mrs. Schaefer worked with groups and we did writing or reading.

Posted by: Logan
Edited by: Owen

Student Post 10/3

First we had social studies class and we shared our dioramas and Power Points. Then we went to science. Don't forget we have a science quiz Friday. Next, we went to an assembly and a meteorologist from channel 2 news came. After art, lunch, and recess we had home run club. Remember our cold read is due this Friday.

Posted by: Brett
Edited by: Caleb

Student Post 10/2

First we did math and went over evaluate with the teacher and did calendar math. Then in science we went over air pressure. After that in gym we played basketball. Then we went over DLR. After that we read Uncle Jed's Barbershop. Next we did read to self and writing.

Posted by: Thomas
Edited by: John

This Week in Room 33! Oct. 1-5

What to expect this week in 5th grade:

Morning Work- We will be working on DLR this week for morning work. We will have our DLR quiz on Friday morning. The DLR sheet is kept in your student's binder. You may want to review this with your student to help prepare for the quiz.

Math- We are continuing to work on Unit 3 on multiplication. Please check how your student is doing with basic fact recall. Use flashcards and see how fast your child can give you the product. Try the following website at home: Math Magician. Knowing our basic multiplication facts is essential to success in math this year!

Social Studies- Tomorrow is our last work day in class for our Native American tribe project. The model and Power Point are due on Wed. The models will be displayed in the library. Please make sure your child includes his/her name on the model that can be easily viewed. Students will present their Power Points for the remainder of the week.

Reading- We are continuing to be independent readers and learners in our daily 5 work sessions! Guided reading groups are continuing this week and our focus is on determining importance by finding the main idea and supporting details.

Writing- We are working on revising our pieces to make them interesting and exciting for the reader. We are working on substituting overused words with more interesting words.Ask your child about their piece that they will be publishing.

*Wednesday will be our September Home Run Club (all of our students will be participating!) Students may bring in an extra snack for this reward.

Enjoy your week!

-Mrs. Schaefer

Student Post 10/1

We started off the day with with a DLR sheet, then we had math workshop. After Math workshop we worked on Social Studies and for those people who are not done with their native american model and power point, it is due on Wednesday. After Social Studies we went to Science. In Science we watched a Bill Nye the Science Guy video. After Science we went to Music. Then we had lunch and recess. Then we had lunch and recess. After recess we had to find the main idea in a song by Dolly Parton. Finally, we had daily 5 and then writing.

Posted by: Jenoha
Edited by: Jack