Monday, January 8th–Friday, January 12th
What we are learning…
-Math:
I can multiply a fraction by a whole number.
I can multiply a fraction by another fraction.
-Language Arts:
I can identify the main idea and key details in a story.
I can identify and use linking verbs in my writing.
I can identify the meaning of a sentence by examining context clues.
-Writing:
I can read an information text and identify the following:
Most important sentences the author wrote
Key words within the text
Organize my writing to write a strong conclusion.
Summarizing the informational text by writing short paragraphs with a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and closing sentence.
-Mission to Mars:
I am working in a small group to research and determine the most interesting facts about Mars.
I am demonstrating what I know about Mars by recording myself on Seesaw.
Looking Ahead…
- Dibbles Testing: Monday, January 8th—Friday, January 19th
- DAZE Testing: Tuesday, January 9th
- End of Quarter Math Test: Thursday, January 11th
- End of Second Quarter: Friday, January 12th
- No School—Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 15th
- Parent Teacher Conferences: Tuesday, February 20th & Thursday, February 22nd
Homework
There is homework this week!! Homework can be found by accessing my blog, and then logging into Google Classroom.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!!
I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing Christmas Break, and I am wishing everyone a wonderful and prosperous NEW YEAR! This time of year is so exciting. It is a time for each of us to reflect on the memories and accomplishments we made in 2017. It is also a time to begin setting new goals and commitments to the self for the upcoming year. I am so excited to see what 2018 will bring!!
Wednesday, January 3rd–Friday, January 5th
What we are learning…
-Math:
I can turn an improper fraction into a mixed number.
I can turn a mixed number into an improper fraction.
I can read a story problem, and use long division to create a mixed number or improper fraction.
-Language Arts:
I can identify the theme of a story.
I can summarize a text orally and in writing.
I can identify the tense of a sentence by examining the verb.
I can identify the meaning of a sentence by examining context clues.
-Writing:
I can read an information text and identify the following:
Most important sentences the author wrote
Key words within the text
Summarizing the informational text by writing short paragraphs with a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and closing sentence.
-Mission to Mars:
I am working in a small group to research and determine the most interesting facts about Mars.
I am demonstrating what I know about Mars by recording myself on Seesaw.
Looking Ahead…
- School Resumes: Wednesday, January 3rd at 8:25 am
- Mission to Mars: Begins, Friday, January 5th
- Dibbles Testing: Monday, January 8th—Friday, January 19th
- DAZE Testing: Tuesday, January 9th
- End of Second Quarter: Friday, January 12th
- No School—Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 15th
Homework
There is no homework this week!! Please make sure your child reads during this week. Homework will resume as usual next week.
Christmas Party–Permission Form Needed
As if this day couldn’t get any better, it is Free Dress, and the school will be having a Sing-A-Long to Christmas songs. “FA-LA-LA-LA-LA—LA–LA–LA–LA.”
If any parents are willing to donate candy canes, or fruit juice (individual pouches), please email me by Tuesday, December 12th. All food donations will need to be brought into the classroom no later than Thursday, December 14th.
Please sign the permission form below.
Class Christmas Party Permission Form
Monday, December 11th–Friday, December 15th
What we are learning…
-Math:
I can turn an improper fraction into a mixed number.
I can turn a mixed number into an improper fraction.
-Language Arts:
I can identify the theme of a story.
I can summarize a text orally and in writing.
I can identify the tense of a sentence by examining the verb.
I can identify the meaning of a sentence by examining context clues
-Science:
Review for Electricity Test.
Google Slides are due on Friday, December 15th.
Electricity Test: Wednesday, December 13th.
-Writing:
I can read an information text and identify the following:
Most important sentences the author wrote
Key words within the text
Summarizing the informational text by writing short paragraphs with a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and closing sentence.
Looking Ahead…
- Hill Air Force Base School Fieldtrip: Wednesday, December 13th
- Class Christmas Party: Friday, December 15th
- Dress Down Day: Friday, December 15th
- Christmas Break: Monday, December 18th—Tuesday, January 2nd
- School Resumes: Wednesday, January 3rd at 8:25 am
- End of Second Quarter: Friday, January 12th
Homework
There is no homework this week!! Please make sure your child reads during this week, and over Christmas break. J
Electricity Google Slides
- Slide 1: Electricity (Picture)
- Slide 2: Static Electricity: (Definition) (Picture)
- Slide 3: Current Electricity: (Definition) (Picture)
- Slide 4: (Explain how lightning occurs) (Picture)
- Slide 5: Electric Circuits: (Definition) (List the parts of a circuit) (Picture)
- Slide 6: Electric Conductors: (Definition) (List 5 examples) Electric Insulators: (Definition) (List 5 examples)
- Slide 7: (Explain what an open and closed circuit is) (Picture)
December Dress Down Days
Friday, December 8th is a $1.00 Dress Down Day. The money will be used towards the school’s Sub for Santa.
Friday, December 15th is a FREE Dress Down Day. Happy Christmas Break 🙂
Monday, December 4th–Friday, December 8th
What we are learning…
Math:
-I can turn a fraction into a mixed number, rewrite the fraction with like denominators, and add or subtract two fractions together.
-I can read a story problem and solve it by turning the numbers into a mixed number, rewrite the fraction with like denominators, and add or subtraction two fractions together.
-Math Assessment: 5.NF.1 & 5.NF.2
Language Arts:
-I can identify the theme of a story.
-I can summarize a text orally and in writing.
-I can identify the tense of a sentence by examining the verb.
-I can identify the meaning of a sentence by examining context clues.
Science:
-I can identify what causes static electricity.
-I can identify what causes lightning.
-I can understand what causes electricity to work.
-I can identify what circuits need to be in place for a lightbulb to light up.
Writing:
-I can read an information text and identify the following:
-Most important sentences the author wrote
-Key words within the text
-Summarizing the informational text by writing short paragraphs with a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and closing sentence.
Looking Ahead…
- Math Assessments: Wednesday, December 6th
- Hill Air Force Base School Fieldtrip: Wednesday, December 13th
- Class Christmas Party: Friday, December 15th
- Dress Down Day: Friday, December 15th
- Christmas Break: Monday, December 18th—Tuesday, January 2nd
- School Resumes: Wednesday, January 3rd at 8:25 am
- End of Second Quarter: Friday, January 12th
Homework
Please make sure you are completing your homework. All homework assignments are due every Friday. Homework can be found by accessing my blog, and then logging into Google Classroom.
Class Christmas Party
As if this day couldn’t get any better, it is Free Dress, and the school will be having a Sing-A-Long to Christmas songs. “FA-LA-LA-LA-LA—LA–LA–LA–LA.”
If any parents are willing to donate microwave popcorn, candy canes, or fruit juice, please email me by Tuesday, December 12th. All food donations will need to be brought into the classroom no later than Thursday, December 14th.
Please sign the permission form below.
Class Christmas Party Permission Form