Spelling: None today due to finishing a science experiment.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays, so no cursive assignment this week.

Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles; some groups worked on determining importance as a reading strategy.

Writing: We used MobyMax Language to practice editing for dialogue.

Students also worked on editing conferences today. Our next piece of writing is a fiction narrative, due Monday, November 28. Homework is to work on writing for at least 15 minutes. Your student should be editing for capitals, paragraphs, periods, run-on sentences, spelling, etc.

Math: Some students practiced 1-digit division today using Khan Academy. Homework is to practice math for at least 15 minutes using MobyMax Math or Khan Academy.

Here are some Khan Academy topics your students should be finished with by now:

• Multiplying 2-Digit Numbers
• Multi-Digit Multiplication
• Divide by taking out factors of 10
• Divide by 1-digit numbers (no remainders)

Science: Students finished the Data Toss experiment, collected class data, and started working on the analysis questions. Homework is to finish the analysis questions if not done in class.

Social Studies: We read about the first English settlement in the New World, Roanoke, and how it failed several times.

Notes:

• The Pizza Kit Camp Fundraiser is due December 2.
• Have you set a Daily Homework Time for your student? Consider 15 minutes of math, 15 minutes of writing, and 20 minutes of something else to make a brain smarter!
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View links to all the websites we use in class.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.

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

Spelling: None today due to working on a writing reflection and writing log about the last piece of writing.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays, so no cursive assignment this week.

Reading: None today due to art.

Writing: We talked writing believable, realistic dialogue to make characters seem real.

Students also worked on revising conferences today. Our next piece of writing is a fiction narrative, due Monday, November 28. Homework is to work on writing for at least 15 minutes. Your student should be revising by looking for ways to make the writing better.

Math: We practiced estimating quotients by rounding. Homework is to practice math for at least 15 minutes using MobyMax Math or Khan Academy.

Here are some Khan Academy topics your students should be finished with by now:

• Multiplying 2-Digit Numbers
• Multi-Digit Multiplication

Science: Students worked on an experiment to test if it’s easier to catch a ball with one hand or two hands. We’ll finish this experiment tomorrow.

Social Studies: Students finished working on digital assessments for Lesson 1 about Spanish Settlements.

Notes:

• The Pizza Kit Camp Fundraiser is due December 2.
• Have you set a Daily Homework Time for your student? Consider 15 minutes of math, 15 minutes of writing, and 20 minutes of something else to make a brain smarter!
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View links to all the websites we use in class.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.

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

The following students deserve special recognition for their hard work and good results!

Honor Roll

• Skylar

• Grace

• Andy

• Ariana

Honorable Mention

• Shane
• Faith
• Jacob
• Brycen
• Domnick
• Matilda
• Alexis
• Conner

Spelling: Students worked on MobyMax Spelling today.

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

Reading: None today due to the half day schedule.

Writing: We talked more about using fresh language by writing words or sentences that sound new, uncommon, different, and interesting. Overused words aren’t fresh or interesting.

Students also worked on revising today for fresh language, talking, action, or visual details. Our next piece of writing is a fiction narrative, due Monday, November 28. Homework is to work on writing for at least 15 minutes. Your student should be revising by looking for ways to make the writing better.

Math: None today due to the half day schedule. Homework is to practice math for at least 15 minutes using MobyMax Math or Khan Academy.

Here are some Khan Academy topics your students should be finished with by now:

• Multiplying 2-Digit Numbers
• Multi-Digit Multiplication

Science: None today due to the half day schedule.

Social Studies: We read about how the Spanish and Native Americans sometimes cooperated with each other, but many times were in conflict.

Notes:

• The Pizza Kit Camp Fundraiser is due December 2.
• Have you set a Daily Homework Time for your student? Consider 15 minutes of math, 15 minutes of writing, and 20 minutes of something else to make a brain smarter!
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View links to all the websites we use in class.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.

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

Spelling: None today due to the half day schedule.

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

Reading: Today was an AR and reading skills practice day using MobyMax.

Writing: Students worked on revising today. Our next piece of writing is a fiction narrative, due Monday, November 28. Homework is to work on writing for at least 15 minutes. Your student should be done with their draft by now and going back to the beginning, middle, and ending to look for ways to make the writing better.

Math: None today due to the half day schedule. Homework is to practice math for at least 15 minutes using MobyMax Math or Khan Academy.

Here are some Khan Academy topics your students should be finished with by now:

• Multiplying 2-Digit Numbers
• Multi-Digit Multiplication

Science: We reviewed the last experiment about qualitative and quantitative data.

Social Studies: We learned about how the Spanish founded St. Augustine in Florida, fought the French for control, and needed the help of American Indians to survive.

Notes:

• Fall conferences are this week, November 15-17. View your conferences time here.
• Students received a fundraiser packet for a new online shopping fundraiser our school is starting. This will raise money for school events and small trips, but not 5th Grade Camp.
• The Pizza Kit Camp Fundraiser is due December 2.
• Have you set a Daily Homework Time for your student? Consider 15 minutes of math, 15 minutes of writing, and 20 minutes of something else to make a brain smarter!
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View links to all the websites we use in class.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.

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