Language Arts
Tests are in, I'm hoping to get through some tonight.
Math
Aley SPB 107+108
Blais R44+45
Perry CR due tomorrow
Ropitzky SPB 107+108
Thinkmark is due tomorrow.
Your child's last holiday sing-along is tomorrow and our celebration.
I'm still hoping for snow.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Monday, December 21, 2015
December 21,2015
Language Arts
Today we took time to work on the planning page for our Unit 2 writing prompt.
To better prepare for this, students should re-read the two passages that they annotated and add any notes they think would be helpful for their writing tomorrow. They are not to write it at home.
Math
Aley SPB 105+106
Blais R42 worksheet
Perry finish mod1 Lesson 10
Ropitzky SPB 105+106
Science food log is due Wednesday,12/23.
Thinkmark is due Wednesday,12/23.
We will be having our holiday celebration on Wednesday. Denise Pazderski/Melissa MacLaughlin may be contacting you if they have not already about what you may have volunteered to contribute.
Some students have work that is overdue. please ask your child and check the parent portal. to see if it says "missing" for any of the assignments.
As always, I appreciate working with you and your child. Although the journey sometimes is hard, the reward for a job well done are worth it.
Have a great day!
Today we took time to work on the planning page for our Unit 2 writing prompt.
To better prepare for this, students should re-read the two passages that they annotated and add any notes they think would be helpful for their writing tomorrow. They are not to write it at home.
Math
Aley SPB 105+106
Blais R42 worksheet
Perry finish mod1 Lesson 10
Ropitzky SPB 105+106
Science food log is due Wednesday,12/23.
Thinkmark is due Wednesday,12/23.
We will be having our holiday celebration on Wednesday. Denise Pazderski/Melissa MacLaughlin may be contacting you if they have not already about what you may have volunteered to contribute.
Some students have work that is overdue. please ask your child and check the parent portal. to see if it says "missing" for any of the assignments.
As always, I appreciate working with you and your child. Although the journey sometimes is hard, the reward for a job well done are worth it.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
December 16, 2015
Language Arts
Kids are so much more confident in their written responses to reading. They are giving evidence to support their thoughts and making excellent connections.
Homework
Vocabulary worksheets to be filled in from memory first before using other materials.
Read and answer questions 1-5 for packet 7 "Quiet Backstage" #5 is a written response similar to what we've been working on in class.
Math
Aley none
Blais Test Corrections Text 199+200
Perry Finish Mod1 Lesson 8
Ropitzky Test Corrections
Science
Complete one Food log page
SS
Rehearse note cards
Thinkmark due 12/23
Enjoy the day!
Kids are so much more confident in their written responses to reading. They are giving evidence to support their thoughts and making excellent connections.
Homework
Vocabulary worksheets to be filled in from memory first before using other materials.
Read and answer questions 1-5 for packet 7 "Quiet Backstage" #5 is a written response similar to what we've been working on in class.
Math
Aley none
Blais Test Corrections Text 199+200
Perry Finish Mod1 Lesson 8
Ropitzky Test Corrections
Science
Complete one Food log page
SS
Rehearse note cards
Thinkmark due 12/23
Enjoy the day!
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
December 15, 2015
Language Arts
worked on proofreading and responding to text.
Packet 6 Read and answer all questions.
Math
Aley Ch4 Test tomorrow
Blais Ch4 Test tomorrow
Ropitzky Ch4 Test tomorrow
Perry Mod1 6+7
Science
page 1 of nutrition packet
Thinkmark is due 12/23
Hat day 12/18
Have a wonderful day.
worked on proofreading and responding to text.
Packet 6 Read and answer all questions.
Math
Aley Ch4 Test tomorrow
Blais Ch4 Test tomorrow
Ropitzky Ch4 Test tomorrow
Perry Mod1 6+7
Science
page 1 of nutrition packet
Thinkmark is due 12/23
Hat day 12/18
Have a wonderful day.
Monday, December 14, 2015
December 14, 2015
Language Arts
Review Unit 2
Packet 1 and 2 Annotating text and answer questions
Study vocabulary lists and definitions
Vocabulary test Friday
Unit 2 Test Friday/Monday
Math
Aley Test Wednesday
Blais SPB 93+94
Perry Review due Friday
Ropitzky Chapter 4 review
Text pages 195,196, and 197
Test moved to Wednesday, 12/16
SS
Thinkmark due December 23.
Hat Day is 12/18.
Enjoy the weather.
Review Unit 2
Packet 1 and 2 Annotating text and answer questions
Study vocabulary lists and definitions
Vocabulary test Friday
Unit 2 Test Friday/Monday
Math
Aley Test Wednesday
Blais SPB 93+94
Perry Review due Friday
Ropitzky Chapter 4 review
Text pages 195,196, and 197
Test moved to Wednesday, 12/16
SS
Thinkmark due December 23.
Hat Day is 12/18.
Enjoy the weather.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
December 9, 2105
Fantastic discussion related to main idea and supportive details.
Language Arts
Reread the anchor text. Cougars.
For leveled reader...Prewrite an answer and list 3 bullets for reasons. We will continue to work with this tomorrow.
Study vocabulary and spelling
Math
Aley SPB 91 and 92
Blais Mid ch checkpoint 181+ 182
Perry Mod 1 lesson 5 and quiz
Ropitzky page 188-189 evens only Complete each problem 2 ways: standard algorithm/area model/distributive property
Language Arts
Reread the anchor text. Cougars.
For leveled reader...Prewrite an answer and list 3 bullets for reasons. We will continue to work with this tomorrow.
Study vocabulary and spelling
Math
Aley SPB 91 and 92
Blais Mid ch checkpoint 181+ 182
Perry Mod 1 lesson 5 and quiz
Ropitzky page 188-189 evens only Complete each problem 2 ways: standard algorithm/area model/distributive property
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
December 8,2015
The Hour of Code was a great success.
Language Arts
Read Leveled reader and complete the main idea-details worksheet. (This should be their second one. Yesterday it was using the anchor text.)
Packet pages 112,114 and 116
Math
Aley Reflex
Blais worksheet R37
Perry Mod 1 Lesson 4 finish packet
Ropitzky SPB 91+92
Have a terrific Tuesday.
Thinkmark due December 23.
Language Arts
Read Leveled reader and complete the main idea-details worksheet. (This should be their second one. Yesterday it was using the anchor text.)
Packet pages 112,114 and 116
Math
Aley Reflex
Blais worksheet R37
Perry Mod 1 Lesson 4 finish packet
Ropitzky SPB 91+92
Have a terrific Tuesday.
Thinkmark due December 23.
Monday, December 7, 2015
December 7, 2105
The chorus, orchestra and band sounded great today. You're in for a treat tonight. (Chorus will have their evening performance later this month.)
Language Arts
Spelling: cut and say words
Vocabulary define terms in journal
Reading: complete main idea and supportive details worksheet for Cougars, our anchor text.
Math
Aley SPB 89+90
Blais SPB 78+88
Perry worksheet
Ropitzky SPB 89
Tomorrow we will participate in:
"An Hour of Code" At first I said, "An hour of what?" see link for more information https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKIu9yen5nc
I am more hopeful for our kids' future employment opportunities.
Have a wonderful Monday!
Language Arts
Spelling: cut and say words
Vocabulary define terms in journal
Reading: complete main idea and supportive details worksheet for Cougars, our anchor text.
Math
Aley SPB 89+90
Blais SPB 78+88
Perry worksheet
Ropitzky SPB 89
Tomorrow we will participate in:
"An Hour of Code" At first I said, "An hour of what?" see link for more information https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKIu9yen5nc
I am more hopeful for our kids' future employment opportunities.
Have a wonderful Monday!
Thursday, December 3, 2015
December 3,2015
Great Day!
Language Arts
Tests tomorrow; vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, spelling.
Tomorrow may seem like it could be a bit chaotic.
The Friday band students have a lesson all together from 8:15-8:45.
We head to play around 8:45...return time around 1:00.
Lunch needs to be sent in tomorrow.
(the cafeteria will be closed by 1:00)
Assessments will be finished after lunch.
Math
Aley SPB87+88 due Monday
Blais SPB 85+86
Perry Mod1 Lesson 4 pg 2 and 1/2 of pg. 3
Ropitzky Page 175 from Text #s 1,2,3,4,5,6,9 (3-ways to multiply decimals) most students completed #s 1,2,3,and 4 in class today (due Friday morning)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Language Arts
Tests tomorrow; vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, spelling.
Tomorrow may seem like it could be a bit chaotic.
The Friday band students have a lesson all together from 8:15-8:45.
We head to play around 8:45...return time around 1:00.
Lunch needs to be sent in tomorrow.
(the cafeteria will be closed by 1:00)
Assessments will be finished after lunch.
Math
Aley SPB87+88 due Monday
Blais SPB 85+86
Perry Mod1 Lesson 4 pg 2 and 1/2 of pg. 3
Ropitzky Page 175 from Text #s 1,2,3,4,5,6,9 (3-ways to multiply decimals) most students completed #s 1,2,3,and 4 in class today (due Friday morning)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
December 2, 2015
Kids are working hard!
Language Arts
packet pages 105,106,107,108
Responding page that goes with their leveled reader
Some students are re-writing an answer to a question about "cloning"
Math
Aley SPB 85+86
Blais SPB 83+84
Perry Packet Mod1 Lesson 3
Ropitzky Text 171 (4-9) to be completed 3 ways on paper provided
Please remind students to bring instruments for lessons.
Field trip to Russell Sage for "The Wizard of Oz" is Friday.
December Thinkmark is due Dec. 23.
Biographies were selected today from the library. (That will be the next assigned Thinkmark-project for the end of January.) More details to follow.
Have a great evening.
Language Arts
packet pages 105,106,107,108
Responding page that goes with their leveled reader
Some students are re-writing an answer to a question about "cloning"
Math
Aley SPB 85+86
Blais SPB 83+84
Perry Packet Mod1 Lesson 3
Ropitzky Text 171 (4-9) to be completed 3 ways on paper provided
Please remind students to bring instruments for lessons.
Field trip to Russell Sage for "The Wizard of Oz" is Friday.
December Thinkmark is due Dec. 23.
Biographies were selected today from the library. (That will be the next assigned Thinkmark-project for the end of January.) More details to follow.
Have a great evening.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
December 1, 2015
What a gloomy day outside!
Language Arts
Spelling packet pgs 101 and 102
Personal sort and write sort in journal
Read leveled reader
Math
Aley SPB 83+84
Blais SPB 18+82
Perry Lesson 2 Mod 1
Ropitzky Text 167
Thinkmark due December 23
Language Arts
Spelling packet pgs 101 and 102
Personal sort and write sort in journal
Read leveled reader
Math
Aley SPB 83+84
Blais SPB 18+82
Perry Lesson 2 Mod 1
Ropitzky Text 167
Thinkmark due December 23
Monday, November 30, 2015
November 30, 2015
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Including today,we have 18 school days between now and our next break.
The plan for those days...
Language Arts: finish Unit 2 (Lessons 9+10 and review) and have our Unit test on the 22nd.
In Math: Chapter 4: Decimal multiplication
Science: Nutrition
SS:Latin America project.
Today's work
Language Arts:
Science:
Math
Aley ?
Blais ?
Ropitzky text pgs 161+162
Please have your child work on Reflex Math (15 min./day) until fluency is reached.
Thinkmark is due December 23.
Including today,we have 18 school days between now and our next break.
The plan for those days...
Language Arts: finish Unit 2 (Lessons 9+10 and review) and have our Unit test on the 22nd.
In Math: Chapter 4: Decimal multiplication
Science: Nutrition
SS:Latin America project.
Today's work
Language Arts:
- Reread the anchor text Lesson 9 "Storm Warriors"
- Spelling:cut and say words
- Vocabulary: enter terms and definitions into journal
Science:
- Test corrections are due tomorrow.
- All corrections are to be written on a separate piece of paper and attached to the original test.
- Any student who received a 65% or lower must have a parent signature.
Math
Aley ?
Blais ?
Ropitzky text pgs 161+162
Please have your child work on Reflex Math (15 min./day) until fluency is reached.
Thinkmark is due December 23.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
November 24, 2015
Language Arts
Lesson 8 test tomorrow
Annotated text questions
Math
AleyChapter 3 test
Blais Chapter 3 test
RopitzkyChapter 3 test
Perry up to pg 4 Mod1 Lesson 1
Thinkmark due tomorrow.
Lesson 8 test tomorrow
Annotated text questions
Math
AleyChapter 3 test
Blais Chapter 3 test
RopitzkyChapter 3 test
Perry up to pg 4 Mod1 Lesson 1
Thinkmark due tomorrow.
Monday, November 23, 2015
November 23, 2015
So much to do, so little time.
The Language Arts test has been moved to Wednesday.
The Science Test has been moved to Tuesday.
Homework:
Review:Vocabulary, Anchor text, Leveled Reader, and grammar TEST WEDNESDAY.
Finish annotating "Cloned Canine" and "Cloning Around" do not answer the questions.
Annotations make it easy to find important information quickly when a reader looks back to review a text.
HOW TO: Number each paragraph. Students read the selection paragraph-by-paragraph and put notes in the margin of the paper. Notes may include story structure elements such as setting, and characters, as well as specific details that aid in the understanding of the text. They may circle unknown words so they can use context clues to gain deeper understanding.
Math
Aley: review
Blais: review packet
Ropitzky: SPB 68,70,71. Ch 3 test Wednesday
Thinkmark due November 25, 2015
The Language Arts test has been moved to Wednesday.
The Science Test has been moved to Tuesday.
Homework:
Review:Vocabulary, Anchor text, Leveled Reader, and grammar TEST WEDNESDAY.
Finish annotating "Cloned Canine" and "Cloning Around" do not answer the questions.
Annotations make it easy to find important information quickly when a reader looks back to review a text.
HOW TO: Number each paragraph. Students read the selection paragraph-by-paragraph and put notes in the margin of the paper. Notes may include story structure elements such as setting, and characters, as well as specific details that aid in the understanding of the text. They may circle unknown words so they can use context clues to gain deeper understanding.
Math
Aley: review
Blais: review packet
Ropitzky: SPB 68,70,71. Ch 3 test Wednesday
Thinkmark due November 25, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
November 20, 2015
What a busy week!
Language Arts.
Spelling test will be given back Monday.
Lesson 8 test Tuesday
No Friday letter :(
Science Test Monday. We reviewed today. Concepts covered in light unit Light: electromagnetic spectrum, reflection, refraction, absorption, dispersion.
Math
Aley: SPB 73+74 and, optional, Text page 150.
Blais: SPB 73+74
Ropitzky: SPB 67+69
Perry none
Permission slip and $ for "Wizard of Oz" play
Thinkmark due November 25.
Enjoy this beautiful day and the weekend.
Language Arts.
Spelling test will be given back Monday.
Lesson 8 test Tuesday
No Friday letter :(
Science Test Monday. We reviewed today. Concepts covered in light unit Light: electromagnetic spectrum, reflection, refraction, absorption, dispersion.
Math
Aley: SPB 73+74 and, optional, Text page 150.
Blais: SPB 73+74
Ropitzky: SPB 67+69
Perry none
Permission slip and $ for "Wizard of Oz" play
Thinkmark due November 25.
Enjoy this beautiful day and the weekend.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
November 19,2015
Another good day.
We had a district level employee assist us in using Google Documents. The students and I were excited because we got to all work on one document all at once. Very impressive collaboration.
Language Arts.
Connections was our topic.
Ask your child about: "Don't it always seem to go, that you don't know what you've got 'till it's gone."
Homework:
A response sheet for Author's purpose.
Writing: Text to Text or Text to Media or Text to World Connection using their leveled reader as one of the connectors.
Spelling test tomorrow. Lesson 8 tests on Tuesday.
Science: Unit Test on Light Monday. We started the review today.
Math
Aley SPB 71+72 all
Blais SPB 71+72 all
Perry Study Exam
Ropitzky SPB 63 and 65 (64 and 66 not required)
The second independent Thinkmark is due November 25.
There are still a few students who have not completed their first. Please check in with your child.
"The future depends on what we do in the present."
Ghandi
We had a district level employee assist us in using Google Documents. The students and I were excited because we got to all work on one document all at once. Very impressive collaboration.
Language Arts.
Connections was our topic.
Ask your child about: "Don't it always seem to go, that you don't know what you've got 'till it's gone."
Homework:
A response sheet for Author's purpose.
Writing: Text to Text or Text to Media or Text to World Connection using their leveled reader as one of the connectors.
Spelling test tomorrow. Lesson 8 tests on Tuesday.
Science: Unit Test on Light Monday. We started the review today.
Math
Aley SPB 71+72 all
Blais SPB 71+72 all
Perry Study Exam
Ropitzky SPB 63 and 65 (64 and 66 not required)
The second independent Thinkmark is due November 25.
There are still a few students who have not completed their first. Please check in with your child.
"The future depends on what we do in the present."
Ghandi
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
November 18,2015
We had our Thanksgiving feast today. Thanks to all who assisted. Pies were delicious!!!!!
Language Arts
Students learned how to search for a book electronically using their Fountas and Pinnell (F&P) levels as well as using lexiles. Ask them about it.
We will assess this week's lesson (comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar) on Tuesday, Nov. 24.
Spelling Test will be this Friday
Spelling. Glue in word sort and words
Spelling Test will be this Friday
Reading Reread Anchor text and complete page 85 and 86
Vocabulary study and complete packet page 87
Grammar and writing Packet pages 92+94
Math
Aley SPB 67 evens and 69 evens
Blais 67-70 evens
Perry Mod 2 Lesson 15 finish pkt. Lesson 14 pg. 4
Ropitzky SPB 61+62
Thinkmark is due November 25.
Language Arts
Students learned how to search for a book electronically using their Fountas and Pinnell (F&P) levels as well as using lexiles. Ask them about it.
Spelling Test will be this Friday
Spelling. Glue in word sort and words
Spelling Test will be this Friday
Reading Reread Anchor text and complete page 85 and 86
Vocabulary study and complete packet page 87
Grammar and writing Packet pages 92+94
Math
Aley SPB 67 evens and 69 evens
Blais 67-70 evens
Perry Mod 2 Lesson 15 finish pkt. Lesson 14 pg. 4
Ropitzky SPB 61+62
Thinkmark is due November 25.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
November 17, 2015
| Home work | Tuesday | Homework outline |
| Language Arts | ||
| ⃝ | Spelling Day 2 | Spelling: personal sort. Look for patterns. Write personal sorted words, with categories, in journal. Complete packet pgs 88 +90 |
| ⃝⃝⃝ | Daily 5 | Read leveled reader |
| ⃝ | Vocabulary Day2 | Review vocabulary complete pg 6 in packet |
| Writing | Thankfulness packet | |
| ⃝A | Math | Aley SPB pages 65+66 |
| ⃝B | Blais SPB: pages 65+66 | |
| ⃝P | PerryMod: Lesson: Even packet 2-24 | |
| ⃝R | Ropitzky SPB: pages 59+60 | |
| Science | Light test next Wednesday | |
| Music | ||
| ⃝? | SS/Aley Sci | |
| Study Hall / | Agendas get filled in. Students work on school work/Independent reading. | |
| Remediation | ||
| Reminders: | ||
| Read to self and work on Thinkmark Due: November 25. | ||
| Field trip permission and $ | ||
| Grade 5 teachers make themselves available during recess and lunch periods Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday for students seeking/ needing additional assistance. | ||
Monday, November 16, 2015
November 16, 2015
| Reminder that we're hoping to have our Thanksgiving meal together this Wednesday. Please have your child purchase lunch | ||
| Homework | Monday | Homework Outline |
| ⃝ | Language Arts | Think about this week' reading skills and strategies. Reread anchor text |
| ⃝⃝ | Spelling Day 1 | Cut and say each spelling word, place words into sleeves and |
| Anchor Text | New skills and strategies were introduced today. | |
| ⃝ | Vocabulary Day1 | Write and define words into journals |
| ⃝ | Writing | |
| ⃝A | Math | Aley SPB pages |
| ⃝B | Blais SPB: pages 61+63 | |
| ⃝P | Perry Mod: Lesson: | |
| ⃝R | Ropitzky Text book: SPB: pages 57+58 | |
| Music | ||
| PE | ||
| ⃝? | SS/Aley Sci | |
| Study Hall / | Agendas get filled in. Students work on school work/Independent reading | |
| Remediation | ||
| Reminders: | ||
| Read to self and work on Thinkmark Due: November 25. | ||
| Field Trip form went home today. | Thankfulness packet due Wednesday | |
| Grade 5 teachers make themselves available during recess and lunch periods Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday for students seeking/ needing additional assistance. | ||
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Addition to November 10, 2015
Due to problems stemming from the use/misuse/theft of mechanical pencils, I need to ask that you discuss with your child proper use of a pencil. I do not wish to, but I will individually ban some students from their use should the need arise. Thank you for your support.
November 10,2015
Students' homework is to somehow, someway, honor a veteran.
Math
Aley 63+64
Blais R22+23
Perry Lesson14 pg3 Curric. Review #9
Ropitzky SPB 55+56
Thinkmark is due November 23.
I look forward to seeing you at conferences.
Math
Aley 63+64
Blais R22+23
Perry Lesson14 pg3 Curric. Review #9
Ropitzky SPB 55+56
Thinkmark is due November 23.
I look forward to seeing you at conferences.
Monday, November 9, 2015
November 9,2015
| Homework | Monday | Homework Outline |
| Language Arts | Reread anchor text | |
| Anchor Text | New skills and strategies were introduced today. | |
| ⃝ | Vocabulary | Write and define words into journals |
| ⃝A | Math | Aley SPB pages 61+62 |
| ⃝B | Blais SPB: pages 60 | |
| ⃝P | Perry Mod: 2 Lesson:12 | |
| ⃝R | Ropitzky Text book: SPB: pages 53+54 | |
| Music | ||
| PE | ||
| ⃝? | SS/Aley Sci | none |
| Study Hall / | Agendas get filled in. Students work on school work/Independent reading | |
| Remediation | ||
| Reminders: | ||
| Read
to self and work on Thinkmark Due: November 25. No formal assessments this week. |
||
| Grade 5 teachers make themselves available during recess and lunch periods Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday for students seeking/ needing additional assistance. | ||
Thursday, November 5, 2015
November 6, 2015
| Thursday | Homework Outline | |
| STUDY | Language Arts | |
| ⃝ | Reading | Review Anchor text, week's skills, and strategies |
| ⃝ | Spelling Day 4 | Review Spelling words |
| ⃝ | Grammar/Skills | Review Grammar/Skills |
| ⃝ | Vocabulary Day4 | Review vocabulary words |
| ⃝ | Writing | |
| ⃝A | Math | Aley SPB pages 57+58 |
| ⃝B | Blais SPB: pages 53+54 | |
| ⃝P | Perry Mod: Lesson: Cheerios | |
| ⃝R | Ropitzky they took the Ch 2 test. and most should be bringing it home. | |
| PE | ||
| Science | ||
| Band/Orchestra | ||
| Study Hall / | Agendas get filled in. Students work on school work/Independent reading. | |
| Remediation | ||
| Reminders: Reading comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, grammar tests tomorrow. | ||
| Read to self and work on Thinkmark Due: November 25. | ||
| Grade 5 teachers make themselves available during recess and
lunch periods Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday for students seeking/ needing
additional assistance. If your child is interested in being on our Battle of the Books team they should be bringing you a permission slip to sign. |
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Wednesday, November 4, 2015
November 4,2015
| Home work | Wednesday | 11/4 Homework Outline |
| Language Arts | Ask to see the trail of emails we had with the author. | |
| ⃝ | Spelling Day 3 | Spelling: whole class sort: pattern ID and glue words in journal by pattern, review |
| ⃝ | Reading | Complete Ingependent Reading sheet 61 and 62 |
| ⃝ | Grammar/skills pages 63,67,68,,70 and 71, omit 69 | |
| ⃝ | Vocabulary Day3 | Review the words and their meanings |
| ⃝ | Writing | Continue: with Responding page and the Write About It section |
| ⃝A | Math | Aley SPB pages 55 and 56 |
| ⃝B | Blais SPB: pages 55,56,57,58 | |
| ⃝P | Perry Mod: Lesson:12 page 4 | |
| ⃝R | Ropitzky Chapter 2 test tomorrow | |
| 1:20-2:00 Chorus | ||
| Book Club | independent/buddy reading | |
| Reminders: We go over all assigned work tomorrow. | ||
| Read to self and work on Thinkmark Due: November 25. | ||
| Grade 5 teachers make themselves available during recess and lunch periods Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday for students seeking/ needing additional assistance. | ||
| We had a class discussion about using appropriate language on the bus, and in school. There has been wide-spread name calling. I have very little tolerance for any of it. Every child has a right to come to school and feel safe. Please discuss with your child what to do if they are being bullied /they see others being bullied. I will continue to do the same. Thank you. | ||
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
November 3, 2015
| We had a great day. Ask about our e-mail to Mrs. Montgomery, the author of our text. | ||
| Home work | Tuesday | 11/3 Homework outline |
| Language Arts | ||
| ⃝ | Spelling Day 2 | Spelling: personal sort. Look for patterns. Write personal sorted words, with categories, in journal. |
| ⃝⃝⃝ | If they haven't already,reread anchor text. Read leveled reader | |
| ⃝ | Vocabulary Day2 | Review vocabulary |
| ⃝A | Math | Aley SPB pages 55 evens+56 Corrections due tomorrow |
| ⃝B | Blais Reflex | |
| ⃝P | Perry finish first page | |
| ⃝R | Ropitzky Text book: pages 99-101 | |
| Science | none | |
| Music | ||
| SS/Aley Sci | none | |
| Study Hall / | Agendas get filled in. Students work on school work/Independent reading. | |
| Remediation | ||
| Reminders: | ||
| Read to self and work on Thinkmark Due: November 25. | ||
| Grade 5 teachers make themselves available during recess and lunch periods Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday for students seeking/ needing additional assistance. | ||
Monday, November 2, 2015
November 2, 2015
| I am going to try something new. Let me know if it works. I am going to fill in the schedule that we work off of daily and edit it for your use…here goes... | ||
| Homework | Monday | Homework Outline |
| ⃝ | Language Arts | Think about this week' reading skills and strategies. (Cause and Effect) |
| ⃝ | Spelling Day 1 | Cut and say each spelling word, place words into sleeves |
| Anchor Text | Reread anchor text | |
| ⃝ | Vocabulary Day1 | Write and define words into journals |
| ⃝ | ||
| ⃝A | Math | Aley SPB pages 53+54 |
| ⃝B | Blais SPB:test corrections | |
| ⃝P | Perry Mod: Lesson: | |
| ⃝R | Ropitzky Chapter 2 test Wednesday SPB: pages 49+50 | |
| Music | ||
| PE | ||
| ⃝? | SS/Aley Sci | Some students still owe page 3 #1 and #2 |
| Study Hall / | Agendas get filled in. Students work on school work/Independent reading | |
| Remediation | ||
| Reminders: | ||
| Read to self and work on Thinkmark Due: November 25. | ||
| Grade
5 teachers make themselves available during recess and lunch periods Monday,
Tuesday,Thursday, Friday for students seeking/ needing additional
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Thursday, October 29, 2015
October 29, 2015
What a great community of learners!!!! The entire class has been working on personal behavior and responsibility.
Ms. Ryan, our principal, made a point to come into our room to give me a compliment on how well-behaved our class was as they walked from the lunchroom to the classroom (without my supervision). I couldn't be more proud of them all!
Language Arts
We reviewed materials for tomorrow's Unit 1 assessment
Math
Aley Ch. 2 test tomorrow
Blais Ch.2 test tomorrow complete the review sheet.
Perry the board says the same thing as yesterday. I think someone forgot to update it.
Ropitzky Text 89+90
FYI Tomorrow will run as regularly scheduled. I try to interrupt the weekly process as little as possible. Our harvest celebration will be during our recess and lunch times.
In November, I would like to request that you plan for your child to purchase lunch on November 18th. On this particular day the lunch serves roasted turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, apple crisp, and a dinner roll. I invite the students back to the classroom and we eat lunch together. We put our desks together and have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner; complete with table cloths and pumpkin pie.
Ms. Ryan, our principal, made a point to come into our room to give me a compliment on how well-behaved our class was as they walked from the lunchroom to the classroom (without my supervision). I couldn't be more proud of them all!
Language Arts
We reviewed materials for tomorrow's Unit 1 assessment
Math
Aley Ch. 2 test tomorrow
Blais Ch.2 test tomorrow complete the review sheet.
Perry the board says the same thing as yesterday. I think someone forgot to update it.
Ropitzky Text 89+90
FYI Tomorrow will run as regularly scheduled. I try to interrupt the weekly process as little as possible. Our harvest celebration will be during our recess and lunch times.
In November, I would like to request that you plan for your child to purchase lunch on November 18th. On this particular day the lunch serves roasted turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, apple crisp, and a dinner roll. I invite the students back to the classroom and we eat lunch together. We put our desks together and have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner; complete with table cloths and pumpkin pie.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
October 28, 2015
Sorry I am later than usual...
Language Arts
Finish packet 4 with annotations and look over packet 5 Unit 1 Test Friday
Study vocabulary and spelling: Tests Friday
Complete 3-5 sentences using the last 5 spelling words
Math
AleyReview chapter 2 test Friday
Blais SPB 47
Perry Mod2 Lesson 10 page 1,2, left side 3
Ropitzky SPB 43+44
Thank you
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
October 27, 2015
This week is a Unit 1 review week.
Most is going well. (Some kids still need to develop focused attention to tasks.)
I met with a few more students to listen and discuss their reading. I will share results at our conference. While reading one-to-one, other students worked independently on review items.
If you're looking for the to do's... the following review items should be completed for tomorrow's class...
Most is going well. (Some kids still need to develop focused attention to tasks.)
I met with a few more students to listen and discuss their reading. I will share results at our conference. While reading one-to-one, other students worked independently on review items.
If you're looking for the to do's... the following review items should be completed for tomorrow's class...
- Packet 2+3
- the additional 25 vocabulary definitions onto the review sheet
- 5 additional strong sentences that use 2 spelling words in each sentence.
SS 2 more sentences added to their writing
Math
Aley SPB 47+48
Blais "Now you solve it."worksheet
Perry 2 pages in packet
Ropitzky finish Mid Chapter Check...No parental assistance please!
Conference reminders were sent home today.
Thinkmark is due November 23.
Conference reminders were sent home today.
Thinkmark is due November 23.
Have a great day!
Monday, October 26, 2015
October 26,2015
This week is a Unit 1 review week.
I met with many students to listen and discuss their reading. While reading one-to-one, other students worked independently on review items.
If you're looking for the to do's... the following review items should be completed for tomorrow's class...
I met with many students to listen and discuss their reading. While reading one-to-one, other students worked independently on review items.
If you're looking for the to do's... the following review items should be completed for tomorrow's class...
- Packet 1
- 25 vocabulary definitions onto the review sheet
- 5 strong sentences that use 2 spelling words in each sentence.
SS A strong topic sentence
Math
Aley SPB 45 evens, 46 all
Blais SPB45+46
Perry Mod 2 Lesson 9
Ropitzky finish SPB 39+40
Have a great day!
Thursday, October 22, 2015
October 22, 2015
Language Arts
Assessments taken today.
Graded, soon to be recorded.
Writing
Some students wrote a "How To" instead of a "happening" and are expected to have that rewrite ready for tomorrow.
Math
Aley SPB 44 all
Blais none
Ropitzky SPB 37 (7-11) (use the subtracting partial quotients method) and 38 all
Science
Ask if they created Belle's dress color.
Howe Caverns tomorrow.
I will pass assessments back tomorrow, yet will not post a blog. Please simply ask how their field trip was and what they learned.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
October 21,2015
It's working...Some of your children applauded your efforts in helping them stay on track and assisting them in problem solving; especially as it has pertained to their completion of homework that they may have forgotten in school...all without you needing to travel back to Shatekon.
I thank you too.
Your child engages in so much more learning when he/she is prepared each day mentally... as well as physically.
Language Arts.
We went to the library to make a book selection for our next Thinkmark.
Due: Nov. 25
We went over all week's work.
Assessments are tomorrow; spelling, vocab, comprehension and grammar.
Friday: field trip to Howe Caverns, please have your child dressed for a damp 52 degree environment...I wear gloves, hat and a warm coat. A bagged lunch is required.
Some students still owe their independent Thinkmark. (A child today indicated that they had no idea what I was even talking about.) Aargh!
Math
Aley: SPB pg.41 evens, pg.42 all
Blais: SPBpg. 43 all. pg 44 odds
Ropitzky: text pg. 71 use the quick picture method
I thank you too.
Your child engages in so much more learning when he/she is prepared each day mentally... as well as physically.
Language Arts.
We went to the library to make a book selection for our next Thinkmark.
Due: Nov. 25
We went over all week's work.
Assessments are tomorrow; spelling, vocab, comprehension and grammar.
Friday: field trip to Howe Caverns, please have your child dressed for a damp 52 degree environment...I wear gloves, hat and a warm coat. A bagged lunch is required.
Some students still owe their independent Thinkmark. (A child today indicated that they had no idea what I was even talking about.) Aargh!
Math
Aley: SPB pg.41 evens, pg.42 all
Blais: SPBpg. 43 all. pg 44 odds
Ropitzky: text pg. 71 use the quick picture method
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
October 20, 2015
Language Arts...
Had time to read leveled reader in groups
Home work:
Finish leveled reader and respond by transferring/filling in the Responding page's graphic organizer and putting it into your LA journal
Writing. Write your personal narrative
Skills: packet pages 51,52, 54, 56
Study spelling and vocabulary
Math
Aley SPB 39+40
Blais SPB 41 + 42
Ropitzky Page 67 #16,17,18 and page 68 # 19,21,22,23
Had time to read leveled reader in groups
Home work:
Finish leveled reader and respond by transferring/filling in the Responding page's graphic organizer and putting it into your LA journal
Writing. Write your personal narrative
Skills: packet pages 51,52, 54, 56
Study spelling and vocabulary
Math
Aley SPB 39+40
Blais SPB 41 + 42
Ropitzky Page 67 #16,17,18 and page 68 # 19,21,22,23
Monday, October 19, 2015
October 10, 2015
Language Arts
Reading:We read our anchor text focusing on the skills of theme, dialog, visualization and sequencing.
Writing: discussed transition words and are filling in a graphic organizer about an event that was personally experienced
Spelling: Day 1 and 2 combined today cut, say, personally sort and write words.
Vocabulary: introduced the words
Homework
Vocabulary:enter and define vocabulary into journals
Spelling Day 1 and 2 combined today cut, say, personally sort and write words.
Reading: reread anchor text online
Writing: fill in graphic organizer
Math
Aley none
Blais SPB39
Ropitzky SPB 31+33 only odd-numbered items Students received their tests back, Some need correcting and parent signatures
Reminders
Thinkmarks were due today. I am excited to discuss these with your child.
Howe Caverns field trip is this Friday (bagged lunch required...no glass please)
All LA assessments will be this Thursday
Please send your child to school with proper clothing for outdoor activities.
Riddle solution...I turned 52 this past weekend
Reading:We read our anchor text focusing on the skills of theme, dialog, visualization and sequencing.
Writing: discussed transition words and are filling in a graphic organizer about an event that was personally experienced
Spelling: Day 1 and 2 combined today cut, say, personally sort and write words.
Vocabulary: introduced the words
Homework
Vocabulary:enter and define vocabulary into journals
Spelling Day 1 and 2 combined today cut, say, personally sort and write words.
Reading: reread anchor text online
Writing: fill in graphic organizer
Math
Aley none
Blais SPB39
Ropitzky SPB 31+33 only odd-numbered items Students received their tests back, Some need correcting and parent signatures
Reminders
Thinkmarks were due today. I am excited to discuss these with your child.
Howe Caverns field trip is this Friday (bagged lunch required...no glass please)
All LA assessments will be this Thursday
Please send your child to school with proper clothing for outdoor activities.
Riddle solution...I turned 52 this past weekend
Friday, October 16, 2015
October 16,2015
Happy Friday!
The students did an excellent job signing the school's mantra at this morning's assembly... in front of the entire school. During the assembly, some students were celebrated and one of our very own classmates was an MC. (I do not think I could've done this when I was their age.)
There will be no Friday letter this week, but if you are still holding onto any of the the previous four, please send them in. I catalog them and use them in writing instruction. You will receive them all closer to the end of the year.
Math:
Aley: mid chapter test Monday
Blais Reflex
Ropitzky SPB 27 find actual products for #s 5-8 and finish 28. Test Monday
Have a great weekend.
Riddle:I'll be playing with a full deck starting Sunday
The students did an excellent job signing the school's mantra at this morning's assembly... in front of the entire school. During the assembly, some students were celebrated and one of our very own classmates was an MC. (I do not think I could've done this when I was their age.)
There will be no Friday letter this week, but if you are still holding onto any of the the previous four, please send them in. I catalog them and use them in writing instruction. You will receive them all closer to the end of the year.
Math:
Aley: mid chapter test Monday
Blais Reflex
Ropitzky SPB 27 find actual products for #s 5-8 and finish 28. Test Monday
Have a great weekend.
Riddle:I'll be playing with a full deck starting Sunday
Thursday, October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015
Super day!
Tomorrow, we have our weekly assessments, an assembly, and a Shatekon lock-down drill.
It's always good to reread. Looking back at the skills pages,vocabulary, and spelling lists in their binders is helpful too. Huh, what? (Use of the comma in a series, dates, and after interjections is one of the skills.) So is the capitalization rule when using a proper noun.
Math:
Aley SPB 37+38
Blais SPB 36 test corrections due tomorrow
Ropitzky SPB 23 all and 25 (1-5) Ch 1 test Monday.
Thinkmark is due Monday, October 19, 2015.
Reminder: We could use some donated board games for those indoor-recess days.
Thank you Denise Pazderski and Melissa MacLaughlin for volunteering to be our homeroom parents!
Have a great day.
Riddle to ponder... I soon might be playing with a full deck... to be continued
Super day!
Tomorrow, we have our weekly assessments, an assembly, and a Shatekon lock-down drill.
It's always good to reread. Looking back at the skills pages,vocabulary, and spelling lists in their binders is helpful too. Huh, what? (Use of the comma in a series, dates, and after interjections is one of the skills.) So is the capitalization rule when using a proper noun.
Math:
Aley SPB 37+38
Blais SPB 36 test corrections due tomorrow
Ropitzky SPB 23 all and 25 (1-5) Ch 1 test Monday.
Thinkmark is due Monday, October 19, 2015.
Reminder: We could use some donated board games for those indoor-recess days.
Thank you Denise Pazderski and Melissa MacLaughlin for volunteering to be our homeroom parents!
Have a great day.
Riddle to ponder... I soon might be playing with a full deck... to be continued
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
October 14,2015
"Late does not mean not coming." Catherine from our read aloud book, Rules by Cynthia Lorde
I received a notice that was supposed to go home about the Drama Parent info meeting scheduled for tomorrow Oct. 15. If your child's initials are here it is to inform you that Mrs. Gould wishes parents to enter through the cafeteria door and that your child does not need an additional dismissal note for your child to attend. Students will be dismissed to the meeting at 2:10. IA,CP, EP, KM, MK, SH, AH, MF, MB, CB
Language Arts. Great use of class time for most students. Some, still working it out.
Ultimately the responsibility for completion of all work is expected by tomorrow.
Packet pages 37+38, 39,40,42,43+45 (proofreading symbols may be used on 43 and 45)
Reread of Double Dutch from Journeys
Study spelling and vocabulary
Math
Aley SPB 35+36
Blais SPB 33+34 test corrections due Friday
Perry study for quiz
Ropitzky SPB21+22
I received a notice that was supposed to go home about the Drama Parent info meeting scheduled for tomorrow Oct. 15. If your child's initials are here it is to inform you that Mrs. Gould wishes parents to enter through the cafeteria door and that your child does not need an additional dismissal note for your child to attend. Students will be dismissed to the meeting at 2:10. IA,CP, EP, KM, MK, SH, AH, MF, MB, CB
Language Arts. Great use of class time for most students. Some, still working it out.
Ultimately the responsibility for completion of all work is expected by tomorrow.
Packet pages 37+38, 39,40,42,43+45 (proofreading symbols may be used on 43 and 45)
Reread of Double Dutch from Journeys
Study spelling and vocabulary
Math
Aley SPB 35+36
Blais SPB 33+34 test corrections due Friday
Perry study for quiz
Ropitzky SPB21+22
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015
Cold weather is coming...please prepare your child with proper clothing.
Language Arts
We read "Double Dutch"... Lesson 4
Homework
Spelling Day 2 (their own personal sort)
Read leveled reader thinking about how it is sequenced
Study vocabulary
Math:
Aley test corrections and SPB32
Blais SPB 31+32; parent signature
Ropitzky Text pages 38-42 all
Enjoy the day.
Thinkmark due 10/19
Language Arts
We read "Double Dutch"... Lesson 4
Homework
Spelling Day 2 (their own personal sort)
Read leveled reader thinking about how it is sequenced
Study vocabulary
Math:
Aley test corrections and SPB32
Blais SPB 31+32; parent signature
Ropitzky Text pages 38-42 all
Enjoy the day.
Thinkmark due 10/19
Friday, October 9, 2015
October 9, 2015
Another great day!
Kids working hard and coming together as a community of learners.
Everyone took assessments, and I'm hoping to get them back to them by the end of today; if not, then Monday. Watch for their grades to appear on the parent portal.
There has been some question as to how the assessments are graded. I handle each section separately so as not to skew the interpretation/understanding. A brief explanation...If a child repeatedly receives a 60% on comprehension; we'd assume that better comprehension needs to be a goal. If I lumped that 60% in with the 100% for vocabulary and the 100% for grammar, that comprehension grade of 60% looks now more like an 86.6 %.
With some of our recesses needing to be in doors, we are in need of some board games. If you have any gently used ones you could donate that would be great. Favorites are: Connect Four, Pictionary Jr., checkers, chess, and even decks of cards would be wonderful. Some kids like beading and string art too.
Math
Aley SPB 31 and 34
Blais Reflex
Ropitzky Reflex
I can only hope that all this rain comes back as snow in a couple of months...
No, not because of snow days; which, by the way I dislike, but because my family and I ski.
Enjoy the weekend.
Kids working hard and coming together as a community of learners.
Everyone took assessments, and I'm hoping to get them back to them by the end of today; if not, then Monday. Watch for their grades to appear on the parent portal.
There has been some question as to how the assessments are graded. I handle each section separately so as not to skew the interpretation/understanding. A brief explanation...If a child repeatedly receives a 60% on comprehension; we'd assume that better comprehension needs to be a goal. If I lumped that 60% in with the 100% for vocabulary and the 100% for grammar, that comprehension grade of 60% looks now more like an 86.6 %.
With some of our recesses needing to be in doors, we are in need of some board games. If you have any gently used ones you could donate that would be great. Favorites are: Connect Four, Pictionary Jr., checkers, chess, and even decks of cards would be wonderful. Some kids like beading and string art too.
Math
Aley SPB 31 and 34
Blais Reflex
Ropitzky Reflex
I can only hope that all this rain comes back as snow in a couple of months...
No, not because of snow days; which, by the way I dislike, but because my family and I ski.
Enjoy the weekend.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
October 8,2015
We are on a roll...(That's an idiom) Ask your child about them.
We had a great day! A greater percentage of students had all work completed and were eager to participate. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Picture day went smoothly.
Homework
Language Arts
Prepare for the weekly assessments;vocabulary, spelling, grammar, comprehension.
Math
Aley: Completed Ch 1 test
Blais: Study for Ch 1 test
Perry Lesson 6, Mod 2, finish packet
Ropitzky: Use the Area model to divide. The division problems are in their notebook. Should they forget their notebook, the problems can be found on SPB 19, yet use of the AREA MODEL is what is being practiced.
Green day tomorrow.
Enjoy the sunshine.
We had a great day! A greater percentage of students had all work completed and were eager to participate. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Picture day went smoothly.
Homework
Language Arts
Prepare for the weekly assessments;vocabulary, spelling, grammar, comprehension.
Math
Aley: Completed Ch 1 test
Blais: Study for Ch 1 test
Perry Lesson 6, Mod 2, finish packet
Ropitzky: Use the Area model to divide. The division problems are in their notebook. Should they forget their notebook, the problems can be found on SPB 19, yet use of the AREA MODEL is what is being practiced.
Green day tomorrow.
Enjoy the sunshine.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
October 7, 2015
Sorry about yesterday...
...focused on other things.
Kids and I had a good day.
Much discussion about how to keep it all together in this thing called fifth grade. Many were missing work today. We concluded that it may be because they were not using study hall in a structured, purposeful way. I discussed that for some, I may be at fault. I haven't been demanding that each and every agenda be looked at and materials stacked. Yes, kids were actively working on work, yet they had no solid plan for their fulfillment of all responsibilities.
I think that some students were thinking, not doing their assignments, meant they never needed to.
(HaHa...What a life! Maybe that could happen with my taxes. Yeah, right.)
Picture Day is tomorrow...so is White Day. If you choose to have your child change for photos, just be sure they know that.
Homework
Language Arts
From yesterday Some students still owe this work
Your own spelling sort
Packet pages 25, 26, 27
Responding page( to be entered into their Language Arts journal) This goes with their leveled reader.
TODAY's
Language Arts
study spelling
study vocabulary
Reread anchor text. "Off and Running" access online
packet work pages 28, 30-33
Math just so you know, a student, who does not have me for math, is assigned the job of recording the assignment-of-the-day for their math class, on the board. All I do is copy it off the board during my planning time. I apologize if there is errors for Mr. Aley's/ Mr. Blais's math assignments. Likewise, we have SS usually after my planning time, and, although it does get written on the board, I do not include it here because I do not know of it at the time of posting.
Aley Chapter 1 test tomorrow
Blais Chapter 1 Review Big Book pages 55,56,57,58
Perry
Ropitzky page 33 # (3-12) They may use a calculator...to check ONLY.
Reminder
Picture Day is tomorrow...so is White Day. If you choose to have your child change for photos, just be sure they know that.
Thinkmark is due October 19.
P.S. I need your help....It is okay to send in treats to celebrate your child's birthday, but please let your child know if there is an exact amount or how they should handle it.
Math problem: I sent my child to school with 50 munchkins. There are 25 students in the class.... It is tough for me as their teacher, to explain why some students got 1 and others got 2...or to explain what to do with 18 munchkins when there are 25 students.
...focused on other things.
Kids and I had a good day.
Much discussion about how to keep it all together in this thing called fifth grade. Many were missing work today. We concluded that it may be because they were not using study hall in a structured, purposeful way. I discussed that for some, I may be at fault. I haven't been demanding that each and every agenda be looked at and materials stacked. Yes, kids were actively working on work, yet they had no solid plan for their fulfillment of all responsibilities.
I think that some students were thinking, not doing their assignments, meant they never needed to.
(HaHa...What a life! Maybe that could happen with my taxes. Yeah, right.)
Picture Day is tomorrow...so is White Day. If you choose to have your child change for photos, just be sure they know that.
Homework
Language Arts
From yesterday Some students still owe this work
Your own spelling sort
Packet pages 25, 26, 27
Responding page( to be entered into their Language Arts journal) This goes with their leveled reader.
TODAY's
Language Arts
study spelling
study vocabulary
Reread anchor text. "Off and Running" access online
packet work pages 28, 30-33
Math just so you know, a student, who does not have me for math, is assigned the job of recording the assignment-of-the-day for their math class, on the board. All I do is copy it off the board during my planning time. I apologize if there is errors for Mr. Aley's/ Mr. Blais's math assignments. Likewise, we have SS usually after my planning time, and, although it does get written on the board, I do not include it here because I do not know of it at the time of posting.
Aley Chapter 1 test tomorrow
Blais Chapter 1 Review Big Book pages 55,56,57,58
Perry
Ropitzky page 33 # (3-12) They may use a calculator...to check ONLY.
Reminder
Picture Day is tomorrow...so is White Day. If you choose to have your child change for photos, just be sure they know that.
Thinkmark is due October 19.
P.S. I need your help....It is okay to send in treats to celebrate your child's birthday, but please let your child know if there is an exact amount or how they should handle it.
Math problem: I sent my child to school with 50 munchkins. There are 25 students in the class.... It is tough for me as their teacher, to explain why some students got 1 and others got 2...or to explain what to do with 18 munchkins when there are 25 students.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Monday October 5,2015
"Treat others like you would like to be treated"...
Good afternoon.
Students received their end of selection tests back. Please ask to see them.
Language Arts We read the Anchor Text " Off and Running" Please note, if your child is not present for the reading of the anchor text, it is imperative that they make time to read it.
We fifth grade teachers are available every day during recess and lunch times for a quiet place to work/get assistance. Students are expected to get a lunch pass prior to leaving for recess and system is in place for them to proceed from there. Happy to announce...I've had 5 students already take advantage of that work session.
Language Arts:
Spelling-cut and say each spelling word...trying to identify patterns in spelling and meaning
Vocabulary-enter terms and definitions into journals
Reading-review last week's test, if parent signature is required, show test to parent
Work on Thinkmark book...reading and recording due 10/19
Math:
Aley SPB 25+26
Blais E11...your player
Ropitzky SPB 15+16
Tomorrow is "True Blue Day" to represent Loyalty
Thinkmark due 10/19
Good afternoon.
Students received their end of selection tests back. Please ask to see them.
Language Arts We read the Anchor Text " Off and Running" Please note, if your child is not present for the reading of the anchor text, it is imperative that they make time to read it.
We fifth grade teachers are available every day during recess and lunch times for a quiet place to work/get assistance. Students are expected to get a lunch pass prior to leaving for recess and system is in place for them to proceed from there. Happy to announce...I've had 5 students already take advantage of that work session.
Homework
Language Arts:
Spelling-cut and say each spelling word...trying to identify patterns in spelling and meaning
Vocabulary-enter terms and definitions into journals
Reading-review last week's test, if parent signature is required, show test to parent
Work on Thinkmark book...reading and recording due 10/19
Math:
Aley SPB 25+26
Blais E11...your player
Ropitzky SPB 15+16
Tomorrow is "True Blue Day" to represent Loyalty
Thinkmark due 10/19
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015
Splash, Splash, Splash...
Thank you for coming out for last night's Open House. Much was covered and students were delighted to see the notes that were left for them.
In an effort to create a solid learning routine, I did not meet with individual groups during Language Arts, We did have 3 mini lessons though which was not only necessary, but encouraging.
Homework
Language Arts
Weekly Packet: by tomorrow all pages 13-22(there is no pg 17) should be completed
additionally Critical thinking page 6+7 and the "Responding" page.
This may seem like a lot, but 3 of those pages were assigned last night, and 4 of those pages were begun and given time today during class. (mini-lessons)
Math:
Aley:SPB 19-20 all
Blais: SPB 21+22
Perry Mod2; lesson 3; page 1
Ropitzky: properly finish page SPB 13
I am sending home the library Media Center's tips sheet. One side lists helpful databases and their login information
Reminders: Howe Caverns permission +$ due date 10/2
Stay dry.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
September 29, 2015
I saw a lot of great work today. I met with all students in leveled reading groups and we cycled through what a typical Tuesday might look like for that block of time.
Homework
Spelling: Day 2 they do their own sort and write the words into their journal
Vocabulary: Study vocabulary
Reading: reread the Anchor text, (on line),and read leveled reader
Math
Aley: SPB 15 evens, 16 all
Blais: SPB 19 odds
Ropitzky: SPB 13 (1-10) and #15
Reminder:
Howe Caverns Permission slip and $
Open House is Tonight.
Bully
Prevention Program:
All Shenendehowa Elementary
Schools will be facilitating a bullying prevention program the week of October
5th-9th 2015.
During the course of the week we will be doing a number of activities to
raise awareness and prevent bullying from happening in our schools. As part of this week we are encouraging
students to wear specific colors to show support for a kinder, friendlier and
safer school. The colors/themes are as
follows:
Golden Rule Monday: Wear YELLOW for “treat
others are you would like to be treated”
Loyal Blue Tuesday: Wear BLUE to
promote loyalty, kindness, and being a “true blue” friend
Red Wednesday
Madness: Wear RED to show your
awareness that it’s okay to be angry but….words are not for hurting and hands
are not for hitting
Peaceable White Thursday: Wear WHITE for peaceful friendships and problem solving
School Spirit
Friday: Wear GREEN to show
pride in making our school, community, and country a safer place
If you are interested in
finding out more about bully prevention here are a few websites that can be
helpful:
Monday, September 28, 2015
September 28, 2015
Language Arts:
Students received their weekly plan. In their binder is where most of their work is kept. We read and discussed this week's anchor text: A Royal Mystery, and discussed the Fairy Tale, The Princess and the Pea.
They received their spelling and vocabulary words.
A regular Monday's work:
Read the Anchor Text focusing on the weekly skill and strategies.
Say and enter this week's vocabulary words and definitions into journal. They are looking up the word legume.
Cut and say this week's spelling words and put them into the sleeve
Read Thinkmark book 15-30 minutes and respond by entering a summary onto record paper
They also must write the next 10 student names into their journal 1X
Some of this is accomplished in school, but the rest is due Tuesday Morning.
Science: we are focusing on the origin, and properties of Light
Math
Aley: SPB pg 15 evens + pg 16 all
Blais: SPB pg. 19 odds
Ropitzky: Mid Chapter checkpoint pages 25 and 26 in text. Please do not assist your child in completing this assignment. I need to properly assess where each student is in-progress. Thank you.
Students received their weekly plan. In their binder is where most of their work is kept. We read and discussed this week's anchor text: A Royal Mystery, and discussed the Fairy Tale, The Princess and the Pea.
They received their spelling and vocabulary words.
A regular Monday's work:
Read the Anchor Text focusing on the weekly skill and strategies.
Say and enter this week's vocabulary words and definitions into journal. They are looking up the word legume.
Cut and say this week's spelling words and put them into the sleeve
Read Thinkmark book 15-30 minutes and respond by entering a summary onto record paper
They also must write the next 10 student names into their journal 1X
Some of this is accomplished in school, but the rest is due Tuesday Morning.
Science: we are focusing on the origin, and properties of Light
Math
Aley: SPB pg 15 evens + pg 16 all
Blais: SPB pg. 19 odds
Ropitzky: Mid Chapter checkpoint pages 25 and 26 in text. Please do not assist your child in completing this assignment. I need to properly assess where each student is in-progress. Thank you.
Friday, September 25, 2015
September 25,2015
Happy Friday!
"The day went very well!" This is what started off the notes I received from Mrs. Hennigan after returning from an in-house workshop today.
Mrs. Suzanne Hennigan is my "preferred" substitute and I try to secure her each time I need to be out of the classroom. She is familiar with our routines and looks forward to being with your children.
We took our assessments today. I soon will be posting them to the gradebook. You are able to access these if you are connected to the parent portal. The students will bring graded work home on Monday.
Homework:
Their homework is similar to last week's...give you their Friday Letter, have you read and sign it, return it to school on Monday.
Math
Aley:none
Blais: SPB 17 all, 18 odds
Ropitzky: SPB 8,10,12
Reminder: Howe Caverns permission slips.
"The day went very well!" This is what started off the notes I received from Mrs. Hennigan after returning from an in-house workshop today.
Mrs. Suzanne Hennigan is my "preferred" substitute and I try to secure her each time I need to be out of the classroom. She is familiar with our routines and looks forward to being with your children.
We took our assessments today. I soon will be posting them to the gradebook. You are able to access these if you are connected to the parent portal. The students will bring graded work home on Monday.
Homework:
Their homework is similar to last week's...give you their Friday Letter, have you read and sign it, return it to school on Monday.
Math
Aley:none
Blais: SPB 17 all, 18 odds
Ropitzky: SPB 8,10,12
Reminder: Howe Caverns permission slips.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
September 24, 2015
A good day!
Language Arts: There is a parent letter coming home outlining the "Thinkmark"requirements for this year. I ask that you sign it and return it to school.
I discussed with the class today that they should be reading outside of school daily.
Students have assessments tomorrow:
Lesson 1 "A Package for Mrs. Jewls"' comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and grammar. In addition to their regular spelling words is some of their classmates' names. (Shh..Please don't tell...The spelling of their names will not appear in the grade book, but I feel strongly that people should take the time to know people they are with daily. The best way I see to start this is by knowing each other's names.)
They each should be working on a short 3-4 paragraph piece of writing also. It is specific to their Leveled Reader.
We did not fit Science in today and our schedule on Thursdays does not include SS.
Math SPB=Standards Practice Book
Aley: SPB 13 evens, 14 all
Blais: none
Ropitzky: SPB 7,9,11
Reminders:
Howe Cavern permission slips
Language Arts: There is a parent letter coming home outlining the "Thinkmark"requirements for this year. I ask that you sign it and return it to school.
I discussed with the class today that they should be reading outside of school daily.
Students have assessments tomorrow:
Lesson 1 "A Package for Mrs. Jewls"' comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and grammar. In addition to their regular spelling words is some of their classmates' names. (Shh..Please don't tell...The spelling of their names will not appear in the grade book, but I feel strongly that people should take the time to know people they are with daily. The best way I see to start this is by knowing each other's names.)
They each should be working on a short 3-4 paragraph piece of writing also. It is specific to their Leveled Reader.
We did not fit Science in today and our schedule on Thursdays does not include SS.
Math SPB=Standards Practice Book
Aley: SPB 13 evens, 14 all
Blais: none
Ropitzky: SPB 7,9,11
Reminders:
Howe Cavern permission slips
It's 5%talent,15% skill, and 80% hanging in there."
Lucy Lawless
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
September 23,2016
Dear Parents of Mrs. Ropitzky's class of 2015-2016,
I am sending this to you to let you know that I will try to use this blog spot to update daily assignments and events that are occurring in Shatekon and our classroom.
We have had a great beginning. I am enjoying getting to know your child. Each has an established job and we are developing our classroom constitution.
I have been teaching fifth graders for many years. I love coming to work everyday and experiencing the enthusiasm and eagerness to learn that your children bring with them.
Homework:
I have an assignment board in the classroom that has the daily assignments listed on it for homeroom, all math classes, and social studies. Students are given homework daily. I consider this practice. Rarely will a student be expected to complete an assignment that they aren't prepared for. We avoid giving homework on Fridays so all can enjoy the weekend. If your child should finish the "paper" portion of their homework, in school, they should still be completing daily reading; 20-30 minutes.The students are given time, daily, to write these assignments down, begin working on, and get themselves prepared for dismissal.
It is my hope that you NEVER need to return to school to get any of your child's forgotten materials. In fact, I request that you never do. You and I need to work as a team to guide your child into independence where appropriate.
On the Shatekon home page is a link to Think Central...the Journeys series we use in Language Arts and the Go Math program we use in Math are located there. Your child's username for both of these is the first four letters of their last name followed by the first four letters of their first name. Their password is the word student.
Events:You should've received a permission slip for our first field trip. We will be traveling to Howe Caverns on October 23. If you have not seen this yet, please ask your child for it.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Tracey Ropitzky
P.S. currently on the assignment board
I am sending this to you to let you know that I will try to use this blog spot to update daily assignments and events that are occurring in Shatekon and our classroom.
We have had a great beginning. I am enjoying getting to know your child. Each has an established job and we are developing our classroom constitution.
I have been teaching fifth graders for many years. I love coming to work everyday and experiencing the enthusiasm and eagerness to learn that your children bring with them.
Homework:
I have an assignment board in the classroom that has the daily assignments listed on it for homeroom, all math classes, and social studies. Students are given homework daily. I consider this practice. Rarely will a student be expected to complete an assignment that they aren't prepared for. We avoid giving homework on Fridays so all can enjoy the weekend. If your child should finish the "paper" portion of their homework, in school, they should still be completing daily reading; 20-30 minutes.The students are given time, daily, to write these assignments down, begin working on, and get themselves prepared for dismissal.
It is my hope that you NEVER need to return to school to get any of your child's forgotten materials. In fact, I request that you never do. You and I need to work as a team to guide your child into independence where appropriate.
On the Shatekon home page is a link to Think Central...the Journeys series we use in Language Arts and the Go Math program we use in Math are located there. Your child's username for both of these is the first four letters of their last name followed by the first four letters of their first name. Their password is the word student.
Events:You should've received a permission slip for our first field trip. We will be traveling to Howe Caverns on October 23. If you have not seen this yet, please ask your child for it.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Tracey Ropitzky
P.S. currently on the assignment board
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