Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school ASAP. Complete your "Digit Values" worksheet.  This is the last page of our decimal packet.  Follow the examples we did in class.  We will have a quiz on Friday on problems we completed from textbook pages 8 to 13.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we continued our study guide and discussed how scientists use surveys and sampling. There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--On Friday afternoon, we will have our September homework reward mixer.  Students in fifth grade may bring a drink, snack, and board game to school on Friday if they have a perfect homework record (no missed or incomplete assignments) or one missed or incomplete homework assignment.  Tomorrow is Opposite Day for Spirit Week and Day 3--Computer class.
There were a lot of tired fifth graders this morning!  Get to bed early tonight.
Tomorrow is October 1!  Our year is going fast!
Have a great night!

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school ASAP. Complete textbook pages 12 and 13 problems 1 to 34.  Do your work in your notebook.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Get your test signed.  Today in class we discussed models and worked on our study guide related to scientific models.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow is Team Day for Spirit Week and Day 2--Art class.
We had a busy Tuesday!
Have a fantastic night!

Monday, September 28, 2015

Monday, September 28, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school ASAP. Complete workbook page P 1-3.  Use workbook page R 1-3 to help you.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.  Today students presented their deep sea creatures.  Many of you did a great job using loud and clear voices!  You also shared some pretty interesting facts!
Homeroom Reminders--Spartan communication folders need to be returned tomorrow.  Tomorrow is Decades Day for Spirit Week and Day 1--Music class.
It was a good Monday!
Have a great night!

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Friday, September 25, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school ASAP.  Complete the second to the last page of your decimal packet.  It is called "Tenths and Hundredths" and has a sun at the top of it.  This will be graded.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.  I am very excited to learn about your deep sea creatures on Monday!
Homeroom Reminders--Spartan communication folders were sent home today.  There is information on "Homecoming Week 2015!" 

Monday--Idol Day
Tuesday--Decades Day
Wednesday--Team Day
Thursday--Opposite Day
Friday--Spartan Pride Day 
Return your Spartan communication folder to school on Monday.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 10--Library class.
Have a fantastic weekend!
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Thursday, September 24, 2015
Math--Period 1--Complete textbook pages 8 and 9 numbers 1 to 27 in your notebook.  Be sure to read the directions for each section.  Also complete worksheet Q 1-2.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school ASAP.
Math--Period 2--Complete worksheet Q 1-2.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school ASAP.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.  We took our quiz on Lesson 1 today.
Homeroom Reminders--Remember the school is collecting used books to donate to children who may not have books at home.  Tomorrow is Day 9--Library class.
Have a good night!  One day to go!

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Math--Period 1--Complete workbook page P 1-2 problems 1 to 10 only.  Carefully read the directions for each section.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school ASAP.
Math--Period 2--Complete textbook pages 8 and 9 problems 1 to 27.  Skip number 5.  Do your work in your notebook and carefully follow the directions for each section.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school ASAP.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your deep sea creature mini project is due tomorrow. You will also have a quiz tomorrow on your Lesson 1 Study Guide. Study!
Homeroom Reminders--NSE is collecting used children's books to donate to children who may not have books at home. If you are able to make a donation, bring it to school this week. Thank you! Tomorrow is Day 8--Computer class.
Today went by quickly!
Have a fantastic night!

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Math--Period 1--Complete the two pages in your decimal packet labeled "HW 9/22."  They are called Decimals: Hundredths and Tenths & Decimals: Hundredths.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school ASAP.
Math--Period 2--Complete the one page in your decimal packet labeled "HW 9/22." It is called Decimals: Hundredths and Tenths. Complete 1 to 10 on workbook page P 1-2.  If you received paperwork from Mr. Hall, return it to school ASAP.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your deep sea creature mini project is due on Thursday.  You will also have a quiz on Thursday on your Lesson 1 Study Guide.  Study!
Homeroom Reminders--NSE is collecting used children's books to donate to children who may not have books at home. If you are able to make a donation, bring it to school this week. Thank you!  Tomorrow is Day 7--Art class.
It was a busy Tuesday!
Have a great night!

Monday, September 21, 2015

Monday, September 21, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheet 3 of your decimal packet.  Refer to the examples on the page as well as page 2 of your decimal packet for help.  Get your test signed.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--You will have a quiz on Thursday on your Lesson 1 study guide.  Also remember your deep sea animal mini project is due on Thursday.
Homeroom Reminders--NSE is collecting used children's books to donate to children who may not have books at home.  If you are able to make a donation, bring it to school this week.  Thank you!  Also Spartan communication folders must be returned to school tomorrow.  Tomorrow is Day 6--Music.
Have a fantastic night!

Friday, September 18, 2015

Friday, September 18, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete worksheet Quick Check 1-1 (Q 1-1).  Remember you can earn bonus points if ALL of your answers are correct!
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Complete page 11 questions 7, 8, and 9.  Your mini project is due on Thursday.
Homeroom Reminders--Spartan communication folders were sent home today.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 5--Phys. Ed.
Have a fun weekend!

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Thursday, September 17, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete your two worksheets--Digit Values and Lesson 1 Check-Up. We will have a quiz on textbook pages 6 and 7 tomorrow. We have been practicing these skills for the past several class periods. Practice at home as well.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Your deep sea creature project is due next Thursday. Students received three papers related to this project yesterday.
Homeroom Reminders--If you did not return your paper for your FREE PTO tee-shirt, there is a new paper stapled in your assignment book.  It is due tomorrow. Tomorrow will be Day 4--Study Island.
One day to go!
Have a great night!

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete textbook page 7 problems 14 to 18.  Do your work in your notebook.  We will have a quiz on textbook pages 6 and 7 on Friday.  We have been practicing these skills for the past several class periods.  Practice at home as well.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we finished going over our mini project directions.  Your deep sea creature project is due next Thursday.  Students received three papers related to this project.
Homeroom Reminders--If you did not return your paper for your FREE PTO tee-shirt, there is a new paper stapled in your assignment book today.  Return it to school tomorrow.  Tomorrow will be Day 3--Computer class.
It was a productive Wednesday!
Have a great night!

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete textbook pages 6 and 7 numbers 1 to 13.  Do your work in your notebook.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we started to go over directions for our deep sea animal project.  You are not to start this project yet.  However, you may check out the websites on the left side of this page to investigate animals that live in deep ocean habitats.
Homeroom Reminders--Your order form for your FREE PTO tee-shirt is due by Friday.  Thank you, PTO, for providing these shirts for us! Tomorrow will be Day 2--Art class.
It was a busy day!
Enjoy the nice weather this evening!

Monday, September 14, 2015

Monday, September 14, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete the expanded form worksheet that we started in class today.  Most of you did a FANTASTIC job on your place value chart quizzes!  Congratulations!
Science--Periods 3 and 4--We did not have class today due to DIBELs reading testing.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Spartan communication folders were sent home on Friday.  In your folder, there was an order form for your FREE tee-shirt from PTO.  Return your Spartan folder to school tomorrow with this completed form.  Thank you, PTO, for providing these shirts for us!  Tomorrow will be Day 1--Music class.
Have a great night!

Friday, September 11, 2015

Friday, September 11, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Complete workbook page P 1-1.  Use workbook page R 1-1 to help you.  Remember to carefully read the directions and every question.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class, we reviewed testable questions and the importance of selecting accurate and reliable sources of information for research.  We started our lesson 1 study guide in class today as well.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Spartan communication folders were sent home today.  Return your Spartan folder to school on Monday.  When we return to school on Monday, it will be Day 10--Phys. Ed.
Have a fun weekend!

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Thursday, September 10, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Study your place value chart paper for your quiz tomorrow.  Complete your papers on word and expanded form.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Today in class we continued the steps of the scientific method.  There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow will be Day 9--Library class.  Students may wear a Spartan shirt tomorrow!
We had a productive day!
Have a good evening!

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Math--Period 1--Study your place value chart paper for your quiz on Friday. Write A to H of your snake paper in expanded form. You started this in your Math notebook in class.
Math--Period 2--Study your place value chart paper for your quiz on Friday. Write A to H of your snake and alligator papers in expanded form. You started this in your Math notebook in class.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework. In class today, we reviewed testable and non testable questions.  We also reviewed text features that will help us as we work with our Science textbook. 
Homeroom Reminder--Tomorrow will be Day 8--Computer class.
Have a fantastic night! Two days to go this week!

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Math--Period 1--Study your place value chart paper for your quiz on Friday.  Write A to H of your snake paper in word form. You started this in your Math notebook in class.
Math--Period 2--Study your place value chart paper for your quiz on Friday.  Write A to H of your snake and alligator papers in word form. You started this in your Math notebook in class.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.  In class today, we determined if questions asked by scientists were scientific or not scientific.  Remember scientific questions can be researched, observed, or measured. 
Homeroom Reminders--Several students received band, chorus, and/or computer acceptable use policy forms on Friday. They are in your child's blue Spartan folder. If your child received any of these forms, please return them to school tomorrow.  Tomorrow will be Day 7--Art class.
We had a great day!
Enjoy the warm weather while it lasts!

Friday, September 4, 2015

Friday, September 4, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Your Math textbook needs to be covered by Tuesday.  There is no homework.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework.
Homeroom Reminders--Several students received band, chorus, and/or computer acceptable use policy forms today.  They are in your child's blue Spartan folder.  If your child received any of these forms, please return them to school on Tuesday.  When we return to school on Tuesday, it will be Day 6--Music.
It was a very productive first week of school!
Enjoy your long weekend!

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Thursday, September 3, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--Finish the "Digit Values" worksheet.  Remember to write the value of the underlined digit.  Period 1, your paper has a snake on the top.  Period 2, your paper has an alligator on the top.  Your math textbook needs to be covered by next Tuesday.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--Finish your lab safety picture.  Do a very neat job!
Homeroom Reminders--Tomorrow will be Day 5--Phys. Ed. class.  Also we will have our Pep Rally tomorrow afternoon.  Students may bring in a bottle of water, a hat, and sunblock.
Week one is almost finished!  We are getting into our routine!
Have a great night!

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework. Today in class students completed a timed pretest on multiplication facts.  They also took a pretest on Topic 1 and basic addition, subtraction, and one digit multiplication.  Math textbooks need to be covered by next Tuesday.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework. Today in class students started a mini-project on our lab safety rules.
Homeroom Reminders--Thank you for returning beginning of the year forms. If you haven't returned your forms yet, please return them to school ASAP. Tomorrow will be Day 4--Study Island.
It was a great Wednesday!  177 days of school left!
Have a fantastic evening!

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Math--Periods 1 and 2--There is no homework. Today in class students completed a survey related to math and their personal interests.  Math textbooks need to be covered by next Tuesday.
Science--Periods 3 and 4--There is no homework. Today in class students completed a survey related to Science.  We also introduced our lab safety rules.
Homeroom Reminders--Thank you for returning beginning of the year forms.  If you haven't returned your forms yet, please return them to school ASAP. Tomorrow will be Day 3--Computer class.
You did a great job practicing for our fire drill today!
Enjoy the warm weather!  Have a good night!