First, in math we learned two vocabulary words: interval and scale. Then in science we finished our study guide. After lunch and recess we came back and got two bingo chips for coming in so quietly. Last, we got started putting stuff in our reading notebook. Don't forget to do your homework (see below) and build your reading stamina!
Posted by: Owen
Edited by: Megan
Homework:
Math- 6.1 odds
Reading- decorate reader's notebook, cold read due Fri.
Science- study for test tomorrow
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Student Post 9/17
Today during math we learned about pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, and circle graphs. We even made our own graphs using the colors of smarties. During social studies we learned about the U.S. Constitution and watched a fun Brain Pop. In science, we all went over our buckle down and our daily science homework. After that we had gym, lunch, and then read aloud. After that we had reading and writing, during that time we had word work, work on reading, and work on writing. For homework we have math sheet 5.5 and don't forget the cold read is due Friday. Our Science study guide is due tomorrow and our test is on Wednesday.
Posted by: Jessie
Edited by: Emily C.
Posted by: Jessie
Edited by: Emily C.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
This Week in Room 33! Sept. 17-21
What to expect this week in 5th grade:
Morning Work- As students arrive this week they will be given time each morning to work on their words (spelling) contract. This contract is due Thurs. 9/27. This day will also be their test day on their word list.
Math- This week we are working on Unit 2: Data and Graphing. Our unit test will be Tue. 9/25.
Social Studies- September 17th (Monday) is Constitution Day. We will discuss the U.S. Constitution and do an activity on the Preamble. The remainder of the week will be spent on reviewing chapter 2, working on our study guide, and discussing our upcoming Native American project. The chapter 2 study guide is due Tue. 9/25 and our test will be on Wed. 9/26.
Reading- We are continually reinforcing expectations and practicing our Daily 5 independent activities (Read to Self, Work on Writing, and Word Work). We will also set up our Reader's Notebooks. Please make sure your student is enjoying a good fit book to read for at least 20 minutes a night. Your student may also be working on the cold read at home ("John Muir") due this Friday 9/21.
Writing- This week we will be wrapping up our unit on getting ideas for writing by discussing how we can get ideas from nonfiction and "non-book" writing. We are also working on pair conferencing and being a supportive writing community.
Science with Mrs. Hausner- Scientific Method study guide is due this Tue. 9/18 and the test is on Wed. 9/19.
Reminders: Please turn in field trip permission slips. Please remember to buy or return the Entertainment books. Picture day is Wed. 9/26.
New this week: Check out our blog each day this week for student daily reports!
Thank you to those who brought in "wish list" items from Curriculum Night!!! :) If you were not at Curriculum Night and would like to donate one of the following items, our class will very much appreciate it!
Morning Work- As students arrive this week they will be given time each morning to work on their words (spelling) contract. This contract is due Thurs. 9/27. This day will also be their test day on their word list.
Math- This week we are working on Unit 2: Data and Graphing. Our unit test will be Tue. 9/25.
Social Studies- September 17th (Monday) is Constitution Day. We will discuss the U.S. Constitution and do an activity on the Preamble. The remainder of the week will be spent on reviewing chapter 2, working on our study guide, and discussing our upcoming Native American project. The chapter 2 study guide is due Tue. 9/25 and our test will be on Wed. 9/26.
Reading- We are continually reinforcing expectations and practicing our Daily 5 independent activities (Read to Self, Work on Writing, and Word Work). We will also set up our Reader's Notebooks. Please make sure your student is enjoying a good fit book to read for at least 20 minutes a night. Your student may also be working on the cold read at home ("John Muir") due this Friday 9/21.
Writing- This week we will be wrapping up our unit on getting ideas for writing by discussing how we can get ideas from nonfiction and "non-book" writing. We are also working on pair conferencing and being a supportive writing community.
Science with Mrs. Hausner- Scientific Method study guide is due this Tue. 9/18 and the test is on Wed. 9/19.
Reminders: Please turn in field trip permission slips. Please remember to buy or return the Entertainment books. Picture day is Wed. 9/26.
New this week: Check out our blog each day this week for student daily reports!
Thank you to those who brought in "wish list" items from Curriculum Night!!! :) If you were not at Curriculum Night and would like to donate one of the following items, our class will very much appreciate it!
- clipboards
- decks of cards
- colorful post it notes
- colorful index cards
- kids black socks (to be used at whiteboard erasers)
Have a great week!
-Mrs. Schaefer
Friday, September 14, 2012
Homework Reminder 9/14
What a wonderfully full week of learning we have had!
I noticed during dismissal today (after parent pick-up students left) that I forgot to mention one very small detail about one of the math homework sheets to students. I felt awful for forgetting but my bus students quickly reassured me that I could just put it on the blog! So here we are! Below are all assignments that students are aware of plus the part I forgot (in bold).
Math- 5.2 odds and 5.3 (do NOT worry about #11 and 13) odds
Reading- new cold read (John Muir) due next Friday 9/21
SS- be thinking of a Native American culture to choose for research in our next project
Words- contract due Thurs. 9/27
Have a fantastic weekend! Pink Out game is tonight at LHS! Go Flyers!
Monday, September 10, 2012
LEAP Students- Check Out Today's Read Aloud!
Today during our read aloud we took pictures of the pages we read with our ELMO. This is a fantastic way for our LEAP students to catch up on what they missed. Here are the pictures that we read today from The Invention of Hugo Cabret:
We finished at the bottom of this page! We can't wait to find out what happens next as Isabelle and Hugo try to solve this mystery of the automaton.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
This Week in Room 33! Sept. 10-14
What to expect this week in 5th grade:
Morning Work- As your student arrives this week, we will be completing our DLR (Daily Language Review). This will be gone over every day to ensure that students will be ready for the DLR quiz given on Friday morning. This can be reviewed and studied at home as well. It is kept in your child's binder in front of the tabs.
Math- Monday and Tuesday we will be reviewing Unit 1 on whole numbers and decimals. Our unit test will be on Wednesday. To help your student prepare for this test you can review all the homework sheets that have been kept in our binders. This is a fantastic way to study for the test. The textbook at home can be used as a study aid as well. The remainder of the week will be focused on beginning Unit 2 on data and graphing.
Social Studies- This week we will be discussing Chapter 2: The First Americans. Students will complete various main idea/detail webs and other graphic organizers in their notebooks pertaining to each lesson's topics.
Reading- We will continue to reinforce our Read to Self and Work on Writing daily independent activities (the Daily Five). The third "daily" entitled Word Work will be introduced later in the week. Students will receive their first word list and learn the routines and expectations for our spelling contract.
Writing- We will continue our study on getting ideas for our writing by looking at poems and reading nonfiction texts. Students will learn and practice pair conferencing.
eValuate- Students will be given their first eValuate assessment this week for reading and math. This is the new Tungsten test and will be given monthly.
Early Release is Wednesday- Please make sure your student knows how to get home.
Our blog posts are now connected to Facebook. Please like us on Facebook to receive these updates!
Have a wonderful week!
-Mrs. Schaefer
Morning Work- As your student arrives this week, we will be completing our DLR (Daily Language Review). This will be gone over every day to ensure that students will be ready for the DLR quiz given on Friday morning. This can be reviewed and studied at home as well. It is kept in your child's binder in front of the tabs.
Math- Monday and Tuesday we will be reviewing Unit 1 on whole numbers and decimals. Our unit test will be on Wednesday. To help your student prepare for this test you can review all the homework sheets that have been kept in our binders. This is a fantastic way to study for the test. The textbook at home can be used as a study aid as well. The remainder of the week will be focused on beginning Unit 2 on data and graphing.
Social Studies- This week we will be discussing Chapter 2: The First Americans. Students will complete various main idea/detail webs and other graphic organizers in their notebooks pertaining to each lesson's topics.
Reading- We will continue to reinforce our Read to Self and Work on Writing daily independent activities (the Daily Five). The third "daily" entitled Word Work will be introduced later in the week. Students will receive their first word list and learn the routines and expectations for our spelling contract.
Writing- We will continue our study on getting ideas for our writing by looking at poems and reading nonfiction texts. Students will learn and practice pair conferencing.
eValuate- Students will be given their first eValuate assessment this week for reading and math. This is the new Tungsten test and will be given monthly.
Early Release is Wednesday- Please make sure your student knows how to get home.
Our blog posts are now connected to Facebook. Please like us on Facebook to receive these updates!
Have a wonderful week!
-Mrs. Schaefer
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
This Week in Room 33!
I hope everyone had a nice, relaxing 3-day weekend! Here is what to expect for the remainder of our short week:
Math- We are on the tail-end of Unit 1 on whole numbers and decimals. Our unit test will be next Wednesday, Sept. 12. Our class is doing a fantastic job practicing the routines of our math workshop! Please remember that your student can practice his/her multiplication facts on the website www.xtramath.org. The login information was included in the packet given out last week for Curriculum Night.
Social Studies- Students are doing a fantastic job presenting their Free Enterprise Projects! We just started today and will continue our presentations throughout the week. We will also start Chapter 2: The First Americans.
Reading- We are continuing to build our stamina and independence with our Daily 5 Read to Self and Work on Writing. We are independently reading for about 25 minutes and writing for 10-15- wow! We are also starting one-on-one conferences during these times. Next week we will start our third "daily"- Word Work.
Please ask your child to explain each of the above pictures. It will be a great review for them and you will learn more about what we are learning in our classroom!
Writing- We are continuing to get ideas for our own writing by reading mentor texts. This week we are getting ideas from pattern books, alphabet books, and poetry.
Special Note to Parents- Thank you so much for attending Curriculum Night! If you were unable to make it, please make sure you received the packet from your student (I sent these home with them last week). Please send in field trip permission slips as soon as possible. We are going to have such a fun year! :)
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Enjoy the rest of your week!
-Mrs. Schaefer
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