Wednesday, 6/4/14

Class party tomorrow---bring food and drinks
ABC History Project: Due 6/12
Science Benchmark: Tomorrow ----study your science journals and study guides for Living systems
Math: Topic 13 test prep tonight----
Topic 13 test next Tuesday, 6/10 

Tuesday, 6/3/14

All Library books due
Bowling tomorrow---bring socks, you can still bring money for concessions if you'd like
writing--get ready to teach--gather your materials and you can sign up for a day
math---13.7
science test on Thursday!

Mondays homework 6/2

All library books due tomorrow
Math for my group.....topic 13-6 Reteaching & Practice
Writing assignment : gather the materials you need to teach the lesson and get ready to teach this week and or next week.
Science benchmark will take place on Thursday. Study your science journal and study guides for living systems.

Thursday's HW 5/29

Math---13.4
Writing---Brainstorm due tomorrow
Reading---30-60 minutes -----continue to write down your books in the back of your comp book
Science----Benchmark on Living systems next Thursday

Wednesday, 5/28

Math--13.3
Writing---work on your lesson plan for the teacher for the day assignment
Reading----30-60 minutes
give the party notice to your parents from Mrs. Davis
Music ----bring your music stands for tomorrows concert

Tuesday, May 27

Writing----read the new writing assignment and begin brainstorming
Science---turn in science journals---follow the rubric for Living Systems
Reading--30-60 minutes a night
Music tomorrow--practice your instruments
Math---13.2 hw. packet, finish classwork 1-10, 15-18 from math book

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Open House ---if you come to open house you don't have homework
if you don't come to open house here is your homework....

Achieve 3000-----do a thought question and send it to me

Math------writing journal------write directions to school from your house and draw a map to go with it
Use geometric terms to describe. Include cardinal directions.

Wednesday 5/21/14

Math----journal write
Writing: Research piece due tomorrow
reflection for 5th grade due tomorrow
Military thank you letter due Friday
Open House ---remind parents about open house tomorrow 5-7, 5:30-7 classrooms will be open

Math:  Test tomorrow
Writing: Final Draft due for Open house on Thursday for extra credit----reg grade---Friday
Open house on Thursday
Science: Be prepared to turn in your Science journal by next week so I may begin grading them. Pay attention to the rubric for the grading process.

Monday H.W. 5/19/14

Math:  Test prep page 188-189  Study for topic 8 test for Wednesday
Writing: Final Draft due for Open house on Thursday for extra credit----reg grade---Friday
Open house on Thursday
Science: study for CST, use your journals and study guides. Be prepared to turn in your Science journal by next week so I may begin grading them. Pay attention to the rubric for the grading process.
Book Fair tomorrow  ----bring money if you want to purchase books------12:30

Wednesday's Homework

Science----keep reading ahead and taking notes to prepare for the CST. If you have journals or notes from 4th grade use those as a study guide or go to Foss Web Ca
 http://archive.fossweb.com/ca/modules3-6/grade5.html  to find more resources and games about the science we have covered this year

Math:  Topic 8 vocab test tomorrow for my math groups

CST testing in Science begins tomorrow

Writing/Reading----next edit for research/opinion report due Friday

Monday's H.W. 5/12/14

Give announcements to parents
Next edit due this Friday
CST testing Thursday and Friday in Science
SBAC testing tomorrow
Math---vocabulary test on Thursday for topic 8

Thursday 5/8

Science----keep reading ahead, testing in CST science will begin Next Monday
Rough Draft ---due tomorrow
Math---study the vocabulary cards
Swimming tomorrow----bring all your gear 

Wed, May 7

Math----study your math vocabulary, do topic 8.4
Writing---rough draft due May 9th
Reading--30-60 minutes a night, continue to record the books you read in your book list at the back of your composition book
SBAC testing---bring your personal headphones tomorrow and Friday for testing
Science---continue reading ahead, read the study guides thoroughly and highlight.

Tuesday's Homework 5/6

Science--continue to read ahead and take notes. Use your rubric to help you maximize your points for your final science grade. Go to websites online to look up information about topics we have covered. Read the study guide passed out to you. Highlight and make notes on it. Put it in your binder to study.

Music tomorrow---bring your instruments

Reading and Writing---work on your rough drafts due Friday!

Cinco de Mayo

Reading/Writing----continue research and working on your topic of interest. Now that you have your notes back follow the directions on the information sheet to begin writing your paragraphs.

Science--Continue reading ahead and taking notes in your science journal, follow the rubric to get 100% on your Investigation and Experimentation standard

Math---Topic 8 Homework packet

Look through the picture order, if you don't want to order any pictures return the packet.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Writing----notes for research report due tomorrow
Spelling---Academic spelling list--spelling test Friday
Science----keep reading ahead and taking notes to prepare for the CST. If you have journals or notes from 4th grade use those as a study guide or go to Foss Web Ca
 http://archive.fossweb.com/ca/modules3-6/grade5.html  to find more resources and games about the science we have covered this year
Math---Problem solving Page 176 from your math book 14-21
testing---ask parents for headphones for testing if you want to use your own personal headphones
Swimming-----bring all your gear for swimming for tomorrow, remember to bring water, hats, sunscreen

Wednesday April 30

Spelling---Academic spelling list--spelling test Friday
Science----keep reading ahead and taking notes to prepare for the CST. If you have journals or notes from 4th grade use those as a study guide or go to Foss Web Ca
 http://archive.fossweb.com/ca/modules3-6/grade5.html  to find more resources and games about the science we have covered this year
Math---coordinate packet---problems set page 6.b.30 and 6.b.31
testing---ask parents for headphones for testing if you want to use your own personal headphones
Science Investigations: Bring a sample of cereals to school

Tuesday 4/29/14

Spelling---Academic spelling list--spelling test Friday
Music tomorrow---practice for your concert
Science----keep reading ahead and taking notes to prepare for the CST. If you have journals or notes from 4th grade use those as a study guide or go to Foss Web Ca
 http://archive.fossweb.com/ca/modules3-6/grade5.html  to find more resources and games about the science we have covered this year
Math---coordinate packet---problems set page  6.b.27
testing---ask parents for headphones for testing if you want to use your own personal headphones

Monday 4/28/14

Science ----bring in some leaves from around your house or neighborhood
Math---coordinate grid packet
Reading---keep reading and taking notes about your topic of interest. Record your notes in your composition book
keep reading ahead in your science book, our CST will be on the 12th and 13th
staff Appreciation week---Bring flowers for the Hage Staff-----Remember the librarian, the lunch lady who feeds you, the secretaries who run this school, the principal, teachers, music teachers for Wednesday classes

THursday 4/24/14

Math---coordinate grid packet----other side of the sprint
Writing----look for answers to your questions, continue to write down your web sources or copy and paste to a document or easybib.com for your final bibliography
swimming tomorrow bring in all gear esp water bottles for hydration
all yearbook orders due tomorrow
Turn in your permission slips tomorrow

April 23, 2014

Math:  coordinate grid homework
Writing: create a list of questions about your topic ---broad to narrow -----make sure you have a strong opinion about your topic. The topic you choose must include a problem. You are responsible for brainstorming solutions.
Reading: Library books and research topic

Earth Day! 4/22/14

Earth day! 4/22/14

Math---Journal Write: How would you give 1% back to the planet? Make a list. Bonus points for including facts with numbers and percentages.
Music tomorrow-Practice your instruments you have a concert coming up!!!!!!!!!
Reading and Writing: Research your topic of interest. This research topic will need to be about something you feel very strong about. Global Warming, Pollution, Homework and school rules, bullying, etc. Research and write down websites and library books for your bibliography.

Monday, 4/21/14

Library Tomorrow---turn in all your books
Math----Coordinate grid worksheet
Reading-----30-60 minutes
Spelling City---next list about Latin Roots: -cept
Permission slips---get them signed and returned
Picture Day tomorrow

Thursday's Homework 4/17/14

Math ---math worksheet
Spelling----test tomorrow
Swimming tomorrow
REading---Achieve 3000, SBAC practice portal

Monday, 4/14/14

Math: Coordinate grid worksheet
Writing: Debate-----Should there be homework? Due Thursday
Language Arts: Acheive 3000, SBAC practice tests
Turn in Wagenheim Sheets, Counselors will be here on Wednesday
art Design for Yearbook contest due tomorrow

Thursday's Homework 4/10

Language arts--book report due Tomorrow
Math---math packet
Swimming ---Friday bring all your gear
Reading---library book, achieve 3000
Spelling test on Tomorrow---go to Spelling City to Practice words---highlight the spelling words in your science vocabulary packet
Give Wagenheim notice to your parents to sign

Wednesday's Homework

Language arts--book report due Friday, 4/11----10 extra points for a rough draft before Wednesday, 5 extra points for a rough draft on Thursday
Math---math packet-----coordinate grid packet from engage NY
Swimming ---Friday
Reading---library book, achieve 3000
Spelling test on Friday---go to spelling city for a review of the words
Promotion Meeting Tomorrow ----invite your parents to come by giving them the invitation information

Tuesday's homework

Language arts--book report due Friday, 4/11----10 extra points for a rough draft before Wednesday, 5 extra points for a rough draft on Thursday
Math---math packet
Swimming ---Friday
Music tomorrow--keep practicing
Reading---library book, achieve 3000
Spelling test on Friday---go to Spelling City to Practice words

Monday, April 7, 2014

Language arts--book report due Friday, 4/11
Math---no math
Swimming ---Friday
Library--tomorrow
Reading---library book, achieve 3000
Spelling test on Friday---

Thursday's Homework

Lang Arts--test tomorrow on Katie's trunk
Last half day for conferences
next week is spring break
Social Studies:All presentations are due tomorrow
Read and continue working on your book report paragraphs

Liberty's Kids 1x01 - The Boston Tea Party

American Revolution Animated Kids Lesson - No More Kings - Schoolhouse Rock

Wednesday, March 26th

Jog-a-thon tomorrow--wear running shoes and bring orange slices
sunscreen
Math: Journal Write--from lesson presented in class
Reading---keep reading your library book and work on the parts from the graphic organizer
Art---ATC due Friday to your secret person
Lang arts--test on Friday for Katie's Trunk

Tuesday 3/25/2014

Math: Word Problem from today's lesson
Create a story problem about a farm for the diagram presented in class. Your story problem must include a fraction.
History presentations (final summary and poster) due this week for a grade
reading---read your library book---fill out the graphic organizer to get started on the project

Monday, March 24th, 2014

Math: Fraction riddle sheet
Jog-a-thon is on Thursday---bring your pledges back , bring oranges on Thursday.  We still need Volunteers to count laps
Remind parents Wednesday-Friday are half-days
Remind parents about conferences if you got a note about it
History projects due this week

Wednesday's Homework 3/19/2014

Math---worksheet
Reading---read your library books -----there will be a book report on this book. Directions will be coming soon.
History---work on your summaries and poster presentation for your colony group
Share jog-a-thon information with your parents.

Tuesday's Homework

Math----Homework sheet
Writing/social studies----next draft due tomorrow
Music---practice your instruments
Science---use you study guide to study
Reading--read 30-60 minutes---read your library book

Monday's Homework

Math Journal Write:  There are 15 cars in Michael's toy car collection. Two -thirds of the cars are red. How many red cars does Michael have? ( Draw a picture, write an equation, explain in writing how you figured it out.)
History---Next edit for summary due Wednesday/19th
Library tomorrow
Science----study your "guide" for the benchmark 

Thursday's Homework 3/13

Math--Journal Write---A small pail can be filled to 7/8 full using 2/3 of a gallon of water. How much will the pail hold if filled completely?  Draw a picture, write an equation, explain how you figured it out.
Reading---continue reading historical fiction books, there will be an activity / book report before next Tuesday----library day
Spelling --study your spelling words

Wednesday's Homework

Math----finish the test if you haven't already
Language arts-----reading 30-60 minutes-----write down your bibliography for your library book
Turn in swim forms ASAP
Study your spelling words
here are a few from Science------elements, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, oxygen, calcium, nitrogen
here are a few from history-----Constitution, expelled, colonies, proprietor, diversity,

Tuesday's Homework

Spelling test on Friday
History rough draft due Wednesday----groups need to get their own posterboards
math--topic 12---study for the test tomorrow
Practice your instruments---20 minutes a day, 140 minutes a week
Turn in your swimming permission slips---both sides need to be completely filled out.
(Start talking to your parents about creating a separate swimming bag or backpack with wet/dry pack included.)

Monday 3/10

Spelling test on Friday
History rough draft due Wednesday
math--topic 12---finish 12/8 and/or do test prep

Thursday, 3/6/14

spelling--- write definitions of spelling words and practice spelling the words.
---spelling test tomorrow!
Math---12.7
read historical fiction book

tomorrow is Ms. Padilla's last day :(

Wednesday, 3/5/14

All skits performed tomorrow morning!
 Practice your skits and finish any props
Math---12.6
read historical fiction book

Tuesday, 3/4/2014

History test tomorrow!
History Workbook--study guide pg. 44-45
Finish History review pg. 187 #1-16
Math---12.5
Collaborize Classroom
Read historical fiction book

Monday, 3/3/14

Math---12.4
Re-read "Pioneer Girl"--Test tomorrow!
Write spelling words in planner
Collaborize Classroom
read historical fiction

Thursday, 2/27/14

Math---Finish cupcake challenge
History- pg. 40 and 41in workbook
journal write: write a short historical fiction narrative (1-2 paragraphs) about living in one of the colonies. Make sure to distinguish which colony you chose to write about and include descriptions of life there.
read
Collaborize classroom

Wednesday, 2/26/14

Math--12.2 and journal write
read historical fiction books
practice skits or reading narrative
Culminating activity due next week
Collaborize classroom

Read across America pajama day tomorrow!

Tuesday, 2/25/14

Math---12.1
Read historical fiction book
collaborize classroom

Monday, 2/24/14

Culminating activity edited draft due tomorrow!
Collaborize classroom
read historical fiction books
Finish online math test

Thursday, 2/20/14

Math---Lesson 3 homework sheet (5-3)  use the rectangular model and write the answer. Simplify
Socratic Seminar---do research to come up with a strong standing on one of the following ideas:
---Should the Native Americans be able to keep the land they live on rather than colonists taking it over? why?
---Would you rather live the life of the Native Americans or the colonists? why?
---Do you think you could live in colonial America? how?
Read historical fiction book
Collaborize Classroom

Wednesday, 2/19/2014

Math---journal write
Read 30-60 minutes
Collaborize classroom

Tuesday, 2/18/14

Practice your instruments
Turn in Culminating activity tomorrow
Science pg. 28---when substances change
read your library book

Wednesday, 2/12/2014

Math---11.6
Collaborize classroom
Read historical fiction book
turn in quilt piece tomorrow!
work on culminating activity

Bring in pink, red, orange, and white treats for Valentine's party tomorrow!

Tuesday, 2/11/2014

Math---11.5
Study for science quiz tomorrow
Collaborize classroom
Read historical fiction book
Practice your instruments

Bring in a red, pink, orange, or white treat for our Valentine's day party on Thursday.

Culminating activity Due dates

Information recieved--2/10/14
Rough draft due: 2/18
Edited Draft due: 2/24
Final Draft due: 2/28
Presentation due: 3/3-3/7

Monday, 2/10/2014

Math---11.4 word problems from book pg. 257 or finish 11.4 packet
Quilt pieces for "Out of the Dust" due Thursday
Collaborize classroom----use the Explode the moment worksheet----choose 1 moment with two examples to comment on.
read historical fiction books

Bring in a pink, red, or orange treat to share for our Valentines Party on Thursday

Thursday, 2/6/2014

Math---11.3
Language arts---highlight one or two sentences from your Out of the Dust letters that has the most descriptive details about what Billie Jo's life is like in the Dust Bowl. 
Reading---bibliography of Historical fiction book from the library...write in composition book.
turn in anything missing from chart.

Wednesday, 2/5/2014

Math---11.2
Collaborize classroom---respond to other students
Spelling---Wordly Wise- just the right word worksheet
----go on a word hunt:  WW, SA, and Mr. M's Derivational group find more words to fit the pattern or category of your spelling  words. (come up with more examples)
Language arts-- write a letter to Billie Jo's Aunt Ellis in Texas as if you are Billie Jo. Explain what the dust bowl is like, how it feels to no longer play piano, hope for rain, and how Dad doesn't talk to her. Include your answer to Aunt Ellis' invitation to moving out to Texas (what would you do?)

Tuesday, 2/4/2014

Math---11.1
Collaborize classroom---respond to each others posts
Spelling---listen to Bobby McFerrin's song, "Don't Worry be Happy"  Think about things that make you happy.
We will change the following lyrics and incorporate our spelling words:

Here's a little song I wrote--
you might want to sing it note for note....
 Don't worry.....be happy!
In every life we have some trouble-
But when we worry you make it double.
Don't worry......be happy!
the song (click here)

 

Monday, 2/3/14

Library tomorrow---turn in library books!
Spelling
Study for History- test tomorrow
Use the study guide in your homework packet to study for the test (page 32-33)
Study this question: What is one way that the expedition of Cartier and Hudson were different from earlier expeditions to the Americas?
adv. Math- write lessons down in planners

Thursday, 1/30/14

Math---Test prep. Study for your test tomorrow!
Science---pg.8 #1-4 due tomorrow
Spelling---song due tomorrow
Collaborize classroom wk 3 Thursday
Socratic seminar---journal write. Prompt:If you were an explorer today, what would you want to set out and look for? why?

Wednesday, 1/29/14

Math---Test prep--study for your test
Spelling---turn your words into a song---due Friday
collaborize classroom----week 3 Wednesday

Tuesday, 1/28/14

Math---6.6 both sides
Collaborize Classroom
Practice your instruments
Fieldtrip tomorrow...make sure you turn in your permission slips 
Spelling turn your words into a song---either your favorite song or the "Island Style" song we have been studying with the UKEs ----due Friday

Monday, 1/27/14

Math---finish 6.4 practice watch the video for 6.5 then do the reteach for 6.5 homework
 Math journal: What is something you would like to do or learn in math class?
Collaborize classroom-Log on and answer the prompt
Music--practice your instruments
Reading--historical fiction---in your planner writing journal--compare out of the dust with the historical fiction library book you are reading

Thursday 1/23/14

Math---6.3 both sides (estimation)
Mrs. Horn's class Topic 7.0,7.1
Field trip--get permission slip signed
History--Explorer wheel due
Collaboraize Classroom
Achieve 3000
Out of the Dust artwork

Wednesday, 1/22/14

Math--6.2 both sides
Collaborize classroom
Achieve 3000
Read your historical fiction books!
Bring Friday folders back
History Wheel due Monday 1/27

Thursday, 1/16/14

Choose 5 Socratic Seminar ?'s to respond to in your composition book

Math--Journal write--Design a math bumper sticker.

Reading--Historical fiction book

Wednesday, 1/15/14

Due tomorrow---Timken Museum thank you letter, literacy art project, Historical fiction book summary, maps, Socratic seminar question

Math---test tomorrow topic 7---finish the test prep

Literacy--Collaborize Classroom---Week 1 Wednesday Question

Tuesday, 1/14/14

Math--7.5 reteach and practice
Reading--collaborize classroom--week 1 Tuesday
Due Thursday----Maps, Letters to the Timken and Literacy art project, Socratic Seminar Question, summary of historical fiction library book complete with bibliography
Music---practice your instruments

Monday's Homework

Math---7.4 reteach and practice
reading--Pioneer girl---bring your reading book home and log onto collaborizeclassroom.com (week1 Monday)
Achieve 3000 also
History/geography--finish map by Thursday
Literacy ---finish art project by Thursday

Thursday, 1/9/14

Math: 7.3 reteach and practice fix your errors show me which compatible numbers you are using
Reading-historical fiction novels---write down what chapter you are on in your planner
Field trip---bring a sack lunch, camera or phone, comfortable shoes and dress--layers, sunscreen,

Monday 1/6/14

Happy New Year!

Field Trip on Friday--Bring a sketchbook and a sack lunch for our Balboa Park Field Trip
give permission slips to parents sign and return immediately
Math: Continue with your lessons: Topic 7.1 reteach and practice
Mrs. Horn's class --11.5 reteach and practice
History---work on your map
Math Journal Write: What does it mean to "Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them?"
Spelling: Derivation---Wordly Wise lesson 3, Within Word for WW, SA continue with lesson f-to -ve