Archive for May, 2011

Class activities for Tuesday, May 31

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.

Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles. Students also completed a STAR Reading test.

Writing: Students worked on their Find It, Decide It compare and contrast project, which is due Monday, June 6.

Math: Students reviewed area of rectangles today. Homework is to finish Journal pp. 310-313.

Science: We learned about how the earth’s tilt allows direct rays to shine one different hemispheres of earth at different times. When the sun is shining directly on a hemisphere, it is summer for that area. Homework is to finish Science Court Part 3.

Social Studies: We learned about how the colonists struggled with either being loyal to the King of England or being a patriot fighting for freedom.

Behavior Update:

  • Yellow magnets: 0
  • Orange magnets: 0
  • Red magnets: 0
  • STAR Awards: 0
  • Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 0

Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?

Notes:

  • 5th Grade Camp is June 9-10. Costs are $110 and payments  are now being collected. Learn more about camp here.
  • View our class calendar.
  • Check grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.

Our Mission:
Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.

Class activities for Thursday, May 26

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.

Reading: None today due to working on a Math Skills test.

Writing: Students worked on their Jet Toy Challenge presentation and their compare and contrast project. The Find It, Decide It compare and contrast project is due Friday, June 3.

Math: Students reviewed area of rectangles today.

Science: Teams presented their Jet Toy Challenge presentations today to visiting engineers. View the presentations here.


Social Studies: Students completed a test today about the tensions between Great Britain and the colonies.

Behavior Update:

  • Yellow magnets: 0
  • Orange magnets: 0
  • Red magnets: 0
  • STAR Awards: 0
  • Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 3

Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?

Notes:

  • 5th Grade Camp is June 9-10. Costs are $110 and payments  are now being collected. Learn more about camp here.
  • View or edit the spring “Paper and Coffeejuice volunteer list.
  • View our class calendar.
  • Check grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.

Our Mission:
Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.

Class activities for Wednesday, May 25

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Spelling: We reviewed common /er/ spelling patterns and noticed that they can mean “one who,” “more,” or can just be part of the baseword.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.

Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.

Writing: Students worked on their Jet Toy Challenge presentation and their compare and contrast project. The Jet Toy Challenge presentation is due tomorrow and will be presented to the engineers that supervised our project. The Find It, Decide It compare and contrast project is due Friday, June 3.

Math: Students completed a math skills test.

Science: We reviewed direct and indirect rays and how the tilt of the earth allows for direct rays from the sun to shine on different parts of the earth during different seasons.

Social Studies: None today.

Behavior Update:

  • Yellow magnets: 0
  • Orange magnets: 0
  • Red magnets: 0
  • STAR Awards: 0
  • Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 3

Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?

Notes:

  • 5th Grade Camp is June 9-10. Costs are $110 and payments  are now being collected. Learn more about camp here.
  • View or edit the spring “Paper and Coffeejuice volunteer list.
  • View our class calendar.
  • Check grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.

Our Mission:
Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.

Class activities for Tuesday, May 24

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.

Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles.

Writing: None today due to art. Our final project, the Find It, Decide It compare and contrast project is due Friday, June 3.

Math: We reviewed dividing with fractions.

Science: Students completed an experiment about direct and indirect rays. They also discussed how the tilt of earth affects seasons. Homework is to finish Science Court, Part 2, if not done in class.

Social Studies: We reviewed for an upcoming test about the tensions between Great Britain and the colonies.Visit tutorial.historyalive.com for an online study guide for the test.

Behavior Update:

  • Yellow magnets: 3
  • Orange magnets: 0
  • Red magnets: 0
  • STAR Awards: 0
  • Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 3

Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?

Notes:

  • 5th Grade Camp is June 9-10. Costs are $110 and payments are now being collected. Learn more about camp here.
  • View or edit the spring “Paper and Coffeejuice volunteer list.
  • View our class calendar.
  • Check grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.

Our Mission:
Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.

Class activities for Monday, May 23

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Spelling: None today due to a character education lesson from Mrs. Alexander about teasing.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.

Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.

Writing: We discussed our final writing piece of the year, a compare and contrast piece. Students will work with a partner to collaborate on researching a decision, comparing and contrasting options, and making an informed decision. The Find It, Decide It compare and contrast project is due Friday, June 3.

Math: Students practiced dividing fractions. Homework is to finish Journal p. 293.

Science: We watched the second part of Science Court about how seasons are caused by the tilt of the earth.

Social Studies: We learned about King George III and how his stubborn personality contributed to the problems with the colonies. Homework is to finish Notebook p. 58.

Behavior Update:

  • Yellow magnets: 0
  • Orange magnets: 0
  • Red magnets: 0
  • STAR Awards: 0
  • Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 0

Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?

Notes:

  • 5th Grade Camp is June 9-10. Costs are $110 and payments  are now being collected. Learn more about camp here.
  • View or edit the spring “Paper and Coffeejuice volunteer list.
  • View our class calendar.
  • Check grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.

Our Mission:
Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.