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Spelling: None today.

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

Reading: We performed our class play twice this morning for the school. The class received many compliments!

Writing: We continued to work on our next writing project, the I-Search informational research project. Students will share their research as a digital presentation during our I-Search Conference on April 24.  Today, students continued to collect research. We also talked about how to select trustworthy information.

Math: None today due to our class play.

Here are recent skills that should be finished:

• Dividing decimals 1
• Dividing decimals 2
• Dividing decimals 3
• Evaluating expressions with parentheses
• Translating expressions with parentheses
• Creating expressions with parentheses
• Visualizing and interpreting relationships between patterns

It would be helpful for students to continue working on these skills at home if they haven’t had enough time in class to master them.

Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes or more using MobyMax or Khan Academy, and to work on MobyMax FactMaster for 5 minutes.

Science: We started an experiment about how changing the weight of an object affects the force needed to pull the object.

Social Studies: None today due to our class play.

Notes:

• Our class play, The Legend of Lightning Larry, is tonight. Our show is at 6:30 pm. Students please meet in the class at 5:45 in costume.
• Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, report cards, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.
• Fifth Grade Camp is May 7-8, 2015. Costs are $100 and payments are being accepted through May.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.

Spelling: None today.

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

Reading: In lieu of a final class play practice, we planned how we would help the children of Vanuatu affected by Cyclone Pam. Mrs. Hemond has given us permission to have a “Vanuatu store” where students of our class will sell handmade items for donations. We will give the donations to a charity serving Vanuatu.

Writing: We started our next writing project, an informational research project. Students will share their research as a digital presentation during our I-Search Conference on April 24. Here is more information about this project. Today, students worked toward selecting their research topic.

Math: Today we continued to practice making equivalent fractions and then adding fractions of unlike denominators.

Here are recent skills that should be finished:

• Dividing decimals 1
• Dividing decimals 2
• Dividing decimals 3
• Evaluating expressions with parentheses
• Translating expressions with parentheses
• Creating expressions with parentheses
• Visualizing and interpreting relationships between patterns

It would be helpful for students to continue working on these skills at home if they haven’t had enough time in class to master them.

Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes or more using MobyMax or Khan Academy, and to work on MobyMax FactMaster for 5 minutes.

Science: We completed an experiment about how speed and friction affect breaking distance. learning about Newton’s laws of motion. Homework is to finish analysis questions 1-4 on p. 44.

Social Studies: We started to learn about what life was like in Colonial Williamsburg in the 1700s. Homework is to finish reading notes p. 52 if not done in class.

Notes:

• Our class play, The Legend of Lightning Larry, will be on March 31. Our shows are at 10 am, 10:30 am, and 6:30 pm. Students please arrive at 5:45 on the night of the performance.
• Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, report cards, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.
• Fifth Grade Camp is May 7-8, 2015. Costs are $100 and payments are being accepted through May.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.

Spelling: None today due to the Read-a-Thon.

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

Reading: We practiced our class play today.

Writing: There wasn’t much writing time today due to art and Eagle Time.

Each student has a daily writing goal of 150-400 words. The novel project is due Friday, March 27, although I told students they can continue to work over the weekend.

Math: None today due to some behavior distractions and extra science time.

Here are recent skills that should be finished:

• Dividing decimals 1
• Dividing decimals 2
• Dividing decimals 3
• Evaluating expressions with parentheses
• Translating expressions with parentheses
• Creating expressions with parentheses
• Visualizing and interpreting relationships between patterns

It would be helpful for students to continue working on these skills at home if they haven’t had enough time in class to master them.

Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes or more using MobyMax or Khan Academy, and to work on MobyMax FactMaster for 5 minutes.

Science: We reviewed the Net Force Challenge experiment about how balanced and unbalanced forces influence motion.

Social Studies: None today due to the Read-a-Thon.

Notes:

• Our next play practice is Monday, March 26 from 4-6. This is a dress rehearsal; students please wear your costume. This is our final practice.
• Our class play, The Legend of Lightning Larry, will be on March 31. Here is the practice schedule. Our shows are at 10 am, 10:30 am, and 6:30 pm. Students please arrive at 5:45 on the night of the performance.
• Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, report cards, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.
• Fifth Grade Camp is May 7-8, 2015. Costs are $100 and payments are being accepted through May.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.

Spelling: We reviewed common spelling patters for the /oo/ sound.

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

Reading: Today was a reading skills and AR practice day.

Writing: Students continued to work on the draft of their fiction novel project or to start revising.

Each student has a daily writing goal of 150-400 words. The novel project is due Friday, March 27. Students should be nearing the end of their draft and be ready to start revising soon. Check StudentVue for your student’s progress.

Math: Today students completed a STAR Math test.

Here are recent skills that should be finished:

• Dividing decimals 1
• Dividing decimals 2
• Dividing decimals 3
• Evaluating expressions with parentheses
• Translating expressions with parentheses
• Creating expressions with parentheses
• Visualizing and interpreting relationships between patterns

It would be helpful for students to continue working on these skills at home if they haven’t had enough time in class to master them.

Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes or more using MobyMax or Khan Academy, and to work on MobyMax FactMaster for 5 minutes.

Science: Students completed the Net Force Challenge experiment today. Homework is to finish analysis questions 1-5 on p. 40.

Social Studies: Students completed a test about facing slavery today.

Notes:

• Tomorrow is the Read-a-Thon fundraiser. Students can bring in donations for 5th grade camp. Students can also bring a pillow, blanket, snack, drink, and books to read.
• Our next play practice is Monday, March 26 from 4-6. This is a dress rehearsal; students please wear your costume. This is our final practice.
• Our class play, The Legend of Lightning Larry, will be on March 31. Here is the practice schedule. Our shows are at 10 am, 10:30 am, and 6:30 pm. Students please arrive at 5:45 on the night of the performance.
• Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, report cards, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.
• Fifth Grade Camp is May 7-8, 2015. Costs are $100 and payments are being accepted through May.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.

Spelling: None today.

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

Reading: Today we practiced our class play. Today was also a discussion day in Literature Circles.

Writing: Students continued to work on the draft of their fiction novel project or to start revising.

Each student has a daily writing goal of 150-400 words. The novel project is due Friday, March 27. Students should be nearing the end of their draft and be ready to start revising soon. Check StudentVue for your student’s progress.

Math: Today we practiced adding fractions with unlike denominators.

Here are recent skills that should be finished:

• Dividing decimals 1
• Dividing decimals 2
• Dividing decimals 3
• Evaluating expressions with parentheses
• Translating expressions with parentheses
• Creating expressions with parentheses
• Visualizing and interpreting relationships between patterns

It would be helpful for students to continue working on these skills at home if they haven’t had enough time in class to master them.

Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes or more using MobyMax or Khan Academy, and to work on MobyMax FactMaster for 5 minutes.

Science: We reviewed Newton’s laws of motion. We also started an experiment about balanced and unbalanced forces.

Social Studies: Students completed a Reading Challenge miniquiz today about slavery.

Notes:

• Our next play practice is Thursday, March 26 from 4-6. This is a dress rehearsal; students please wear your costume.
• Our class play, The Legend of Lightning Larry, will be on March 31. Here is the practice schedule. Our shows are at 10 am, 10:30 am, and 6:30 pm. Students please arrive at 5:45 on the night of the performance.
• Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, report cards, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.
• Fifth Grade Camp is May 7-8, 2015. Costs are $100 and payments are being accepted through May.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.