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The kids did a great job on their vocabulary tests, which asks them to use and spell the correct word in a sentence. I believe the practice that takes place during the week is really helping them to make the connections.
This week is spelling and will be due on Friday.
The kids practice spelling daily and will take a test on Friday.
We will also practice our keyboarding program.
We start new reading groups this week. The kids work on spelling, literacy assignments and keyboarding while I meet with reading groups. The new reading groups are based on our most recent QRI assessments.
The kids were given some math homework on Friday. ALWAYS BE PRACTICING FACT FLUENCY AT HOME!!!!!!!!!!!! NO FORMS BUT STILL PRACTICE. ;)
Grade 6- are to complete the ALEK math program weekly. A log in of 20 hours is required by vacation. The kids should be doing an hour each night.
SCIENCE- the kids will each be given a mousetrap for the mousetrap car assignment. The kids will need a family member or two to help. I actually just read an article in NSTA and it talked about assigning a "family" project that uses science to connect the families. Luckily, this is my second loop of the mousetrap car assignment and has been received kindly. The kids will be given instructions but may be inventive and come up with their own ideas. The overall concept is to propel the mousetrap car. Please be on the look-out for the instructions.
MOUSETRAP CARS are due for the competition on 2/29/12 at 10:15! Come watch!
CONFERENCE FORMS HAVE BEEN SENT HOME. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CONFERENCE ROUND TAKES PLACE ON THE DAY THE DISTRICT HAS ASSIGNED FOR US- 3/16. IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THIS FORM, PLEASE EMAIL ME OR TERI. THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE ALL FAMILIES HAPPY WITH THE DATE AND TIMES. YOUR FLEXIBILITY IS MUCH APPRECIATED.
Thanks for all you do.
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The literature project and questions will be handed in on Tuesday. We will present the journals on Friday. The kids should be starting their February book on Wednesday. The Bixby is a great place to get books.
My sixth graders are to log at least TWENTY hours on Alex by Feb. vacation. I think this is a very doable goal. This is the only homework for the kids.
The fifth-grade math were given their math homework on Friday. This work will be handed in on Friday.
The fifth graders will have a vocabulary assignment for homework this week. Usually we do this during the school day but we are starting a keyboarding program, which will take place during our vocabulary/spelling time. After this week, the keyboarding will become part of our daily work.
We will be starting our physics unit this week. Yippee!!!! I am looking forward to my favorite unit this year! We will be heading to the HS to do lessons with a physics class taught by Ms. Thompson ( yep, my cousin!)the Thursday and Friday before vacation.
Conferences will be taking place in March. The district schedules the day for us to have the conferences during the school day. We did our last batch of conferences after school and over several days ( which was equivalent to two school days)and we were happy to accommodate. However, this time we will have the conferences from 8:00-3:30. We hope you sign up for a conference!
Kids should be practicing facts all the time and without the "form" at this juncture. I hope that the practice has become part of everyday and the forms are not needed as reminders. Thanks!
We will be sending the 148.00 to the troops and not purchasing items for the troops. The class voted and wants to send the entire amount. Otherwise, we purchase items but shipping will eat a bit of our money. Yippee!!
The Last Lions is a documentary film that we watched in 5/6. It is a very sad tale of endangered lions, which made us all think about the animal kingdom and what they must endure. In 2020 there may not be lions in the wild due to humans ;( The fifth graders want to do a fundraiser for the BIG CATS. We may do another read-a-thon. Be on the look out.
PTA- we are to supply the PTA with a MOVIE NIGHT package. These items will be used for the PTA BINGO NIGHT. I have purchased items for the class and we are in need of a DVD and drinks. Maybe different cans of soda???
Thanks for all you do!
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The fifth-grade class will be staring new reading groups this week. A huge portion of this will be reading the newspaper. Each kid will read an article everyday, summarize it and record it. On Friday we will have a "live" show. Each kid selects their best article for the week and presents it in a news anchor style. So neat to see!
Math homework will continue for both of my math groups!
Spelling- week 6
Science -grade 6 will wrap development this week.
Geade 5- the kids have started the Physics unit. Grade 6 will start this unit on Thursday.
Book orders have been placed!
We collected 148.00 dollars for the troops- now we decide on what items to purchase!
Please send in the conference sheet, if you want a conference. Progress reports went home last week. Hope you saw the update!!!
Keep checking the planners for assignments!
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Every night the kids should be reading their monthly book. In addition, they have a project and questions- all due at the end of the month!
Fact practice sheets- please sign that your child practiced. A grade is attached. Thank you.
Weekly math worksheets for all my math groups. These are due on Friday.
We have a quick science reading with questions due on Thursday for grade 6 or Friday for grade 5.
Book orders are due on Wednesday.
Read-a-thon pledges should come in this week- did you see the article in the paper???
Progress reports have been sent home. Please send an email with questions rather than a phone call. Thanks.
I am out of the building starting Wednesday at 11:35. I will return to school on Tuesday. No SCHOOL on Monday.
Conference day is March 16th. I sent home a note indicating that we will be having conferences on this day. Please sign-up if you really are serious about attending. Mrs. Maynard and I had seven no-shows:( Please call, if you can't make it. Thanks!
If you can't make that day, we can chat via email. Thanks!
Thanks for all you do!
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I hope the holiday was filled with fun and love. We had a successful week back at school.
Here are the assignments for the week:
Math- all grades have math
grade 5- worksheets
grade 6- ALEK
AND FACT PRACTICE!!!!
Reading our January book and working on the project( diary or journal)and questions. We spent a great deal of time going over the expectation on Tuesday. Check the planners- please!
Science- A weekly reading with questions
I am currently reassessing the pl and I will have all of this data by the middle of Jan. We continue to read during our literacy block.
SPELLING- is to be completed every day in reading group. Some kids are bringing it home, doing it all on one day and that practice is not helpful. The program is set up to be completed daily.
As we know, all of us are different. I strive to provide an environment that is successful for all students- whatever the particular needs might be. Please have the conversation with your fifth grader about differences and the individual needs that we all have. Thank you in advance.
Please be on the look out for a conference sign up sheet. We will be holding the conferences on the district's conference day, which I believe is March 16th, a Friday.
READ-A-THON!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We did it! The kids did an amazing job. I did not get all of the pledges. Please send those in and we can get started on really helping the troops.
Thanks for all you do!!!!
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reading projects- Wednesday
read-a-thon- Wednesday ( pjs and pillows allowed)
holiday tradition celebration on the 22nd at 12:30-1:30
gift swap 1:30 on the 22nd!
Thanks for all you do!
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We are busy in grade 5.
Math- grade 5 and grade 6- Aleks.com
or worksheets.Fact fluency practice also!!!!!!!! Fill out those forms.
Science- reading for both grades due 12/15 and 12/16
Literature projects- reading every night and working on questions. Don't forget the project!
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5th graders- start your new book for December. We have gone over the literature project; concentration game based on the book with pictures, words or questions and answers. Each kid will need to 15 index cards that will be cut in half to make the 30 cards needed for the concentration game.
All math kids are doing ALEKS.com as their homework assignment. One hour for fifth graders weekly and fact practice for those kids that have the chart to complete.
Grade 6- two hours weekly on ALEKS.com
IF KIDS CAN NOT ACCESS THE INTERNET- PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE-SEE MRS.DABICA OR MRS.TRUDO FOR WORKSHEETS IN PLACE OF THE INTERNET.
****** We had to reschedule the December 1st conferences. I sent home papers to the students that have a new schedule for the 15th of DECEMBER!!!!******
We will wrap up our human body study with our Powerpoint presentations this Thursday in grade 6 and next week in grade 5. I have sent permission slips home in regards to the puberty and sexual education lessons. PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS. I CAN NEVER GET TO THE PHONE!!!!!!! I usually respond in 24 hours but some days it will be 48 hours. If you haven't heard back in 72 hours, please try me again or call the FBI!
Read-a-thon paperwork and holiday party information will go home on Wednesday or Thursday. We are hoping to raise at least 25.oo for the class- a 1.38 per person.
Holiday concert is next week.
December book project due on the 21st and the read-a-thon!
December's holiday party is on the 22nd.
No school on the 23rd!
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We have a busy week this week.
Math-Alek for all grades ( I will check online on Friday)
Science- for both grades-hand in on Thursday or Friday depending on when you see me
Literature Projects due on Wednesday
Work for Mrs. Maynard due on Tuesday
*some kids need to still practice fact fluency- check the planner for the record sheet
Report Cards will go home on Wednesday.
Conferences are this week. I have written reminders on this blog. Please email me to schedule a conference.
Thanks!
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I am putting together the report cards for 5/6 graders. The marking period closed on Friday.
Report cards go home on 12/2.
If you do not have a conference scheduled ( we did this at Open House in September), please contact me and I will provide you with a date and time.
First Marking Period
Grade 5/6 Science
Our science topics have not wrapped up prior to the marking period closing. At this juncture, our study is comprised of the following stands; 6:30, 6:33,6:41 and 6:42. As we are in the middle of a unit, I can not give a grade of mastery. Your fifth/sixth grader’s numerical grade reflects the work to date, which will be combined with a unit assessment at the conclusion of the unit. At that point, I will be able to say mastery or not. This will be indicated on the next report card.
Math
In both 5th and 6th grade we focused on Numbers and Operations. A large majority of the grades are based on fact fluency ( timed and not), basic skill operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)and the units in our book and units based on the grade level expectations. Although the math programs we use in grade five are Bridges and grade 6 are Connected Math, I use a variety of math lessons and assessments from the Vermont Math Initiative and other resources. Our goal is to get the students to the proficient level by the end of the year. Having said that, at this stage of the game, it is really hard to meet mastery as it is early in the school year.
Grade 5 and Grade 6 math homework will start to be the ALEK math program on their laptops and we will continue fact fluency homework. I am able to log on and check the time that the students are to be on the program; two hours a week. This will become a weekly grade for the grade book. Keep in mind that fact fluency sheets are collected and a grade is given for this practice at home in addition to the ALEK work. Please note that if your child will not be bringing home the laptops, then I will create a different type of homework that should average two hours a week.
Literacy Block
In grade five, we spent about 50% of out time modeling and practicing work and expectations in spelling and vocabulary during our literacy time. Starting the week of the 28th, the kids will have weekly assessments based on their word work. They will have a weekly assignment of spelling or vocabulary words.
The November 30th literature project and questions will go into the second marking period. Any assignments after the 18th, will be processed in the second marking period.
We will continue to meet in our reading groups until our books are complete. The grade you find on the report card is the reading level score and the October literature project grade. They also get a grade based on the work expectations including attitude, work completion, meeting due dates and following directions. This has also been factored into their numerical reading grade. I will reassess the reading groups before break and will have new scores for the new year and these will appear on the next report card.
Thanks for all you do!
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Sorry for the late post. The kids do have the assignments written their planners. Just a reminder that we do the assignments in the planners every week.
Reading project: The kids should be half way done their reading books. Maybe they are finished? Super. The book project is a picture book due on the 3oth!
The kids have a project for Social Studies- they are constructing a Native American/Indian dwelling. It is due on MONDAY!!!!
I am still waiting to hear from Mr. Howe about the netbooks going home- I believe there is a make-up day. I will pass the word on- once I know.
We are working on multiplication and division word problems in math. We are still practicing our facts daily. Many kids need to continue practicing their facts- please practice for 10-15 minutes nightly. This will make a difference.
Please write a note or come to the room BEFORE the Thanksgiving feast. Let me know if you take your child early!
Thanks for all you do!
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The kids will resume a full week next week. That means several things for your planning.
Math homework and nightly math fluency practice.
Reading every night for 15-45 minutes.
The kids are learning PowerPoint in the weeks to come. I believe we will be learning how to do use it and create throughout our SS topics. We will then put our learning to use in science class. The kids in science will each be assigned a human body system and create a presentation on their system. They will be a "doctor" informing the class of their learning; like a jigsaw. I think it is going to be awesome.
Please pack snacks for your fifth graders. They are very hungry mid morning.
Lastly, in December we will start our puberty unit. I speak weekly about cleaning our bodies and our clothing. Please know that I am doing my part in school to remind the kids about bathing daily and changing under clothing. Another thing that could help is sending your child to school with deodorant. Fifth graders play hard and with more layers on, well, they get sweaty and this can lead to unpleasant smells in the room.
Thank you for attending to this matter.
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I am not expecting the kids to complete anything tonight except- getting candy!!!
November 1st- the kids should start their November book. Their project and questions are due on the 29th, which is four weeks away. The time goes by fast.
There is a Home Connection that is due on the 3rd for the 5th graders.
Some kids need to practice their facts nightly and get a signature (this goes for 5th and 6th graders).
My 6th grade math group has fraction work that is due on Thursday.
All kids completed their cell project! Woot Woot!!!
We head to the Bixby tomorrow.
There is no school on Friday. I will be out on Thursday and Monday, as I am having treatment on my back- wish me luck!
Thanks for all you do!!
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The students in fifth grade have nightly homework. If you attended Open House, you received your child's current standings in math and reading. Attached were directions for nightly fact practice. As there hasn't been universal growth, we made flash cards last week. These cards were place in a sturdy folder with a recording sheet and the sheet is due weekly. This practice is imperative for success in grade 5 and all other future grades. We practice daily in school but this is not enough practice. Please practice with your fifth grader. Fact fluency is 50% of the math grade.
Thank you for helping them to be successful!!!
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Happy Monday. Wow we have a busy week ahead. Literature projects and cells are due this week!
All students that see Mrs. DaBica for math have homework & all of us are practicing our facts!
We are not having a Halloween party. I see it this way, many kids are making edible cells and after their presentation, they'll eat these cells. That is a bunch of fun and sugar!
Mrs. Maynard is doing well. She misses all the kids. Please know that she hates being absent. I will visit her again on Friday.
New Books Should Start Next Tuesday!!!!
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