Science Test

Wednesday is our Unit 2 test. The practice Quizizz code is 066019. All students were sent home with their Sciemce journals today to study unit 2. No study guide was given for this unit.

Homework and Update 10/25/19

5th grade teachers have decided to cancel book reports for 2nd quarter. We are doing this to focus on the quality of writing being completed during this quarter. We will re-address book reports in January.
Even though book reports are cancelled for this quarter, students are still expected to read 30 minutes each night. Thank you for encouraging your child to read nightly!

Homework:
Math: finish decimal multiplication if not finished in class.
Science: Unit 2 test on Wednesday, October 30th.
SS: None
Reading: None

October 21, 2019

Math: Finish Decimal multiplication word problems and Study guide.
            Quiz tomorrow
Science: No Homework
Social Studies: Study for test tomorrow. Use flow chart and blog. Complete crossword for extra credit

Math Update

Students have been learning to multiply decimal numbers and showing their understanding by solving word problems, modeling and fluently multiplying using regular algorithm. Students should know whole number multi-digit multiplication by using traditional method now. Please continue to work with your children on fact fluency and whole number multiplication.

They have worked on setting up for word problems to organize their ideas. Today, they also worked on most problems in their study guide. Please ensure that they study using all the material given to them for the quiz tomorrow.

Science Update: Test on Animal Classification on October 30, 2019

Homework 10/18/19

Math: all students should turn in their decimal multiplication packet on Mondat
Science: bring back science journals
Social Studies: Test over the Turn of the Century is on Tuesday
 Practice quizizz code is 587540
Reading: Esperanza Rising- section 1-2 quiz on Monday, Rules-Ch.1-6 quiz on Monday.

Homework 10/17/19

Science Vocabulary quiz this week!

Due to our conference week schedule, I will not see every class every day.

Practice Quiz- Quizizz.com game code is 800748

For Jagannathan and Rivas' homeroom- Quiz on Wednesday

For Barkley and Howland's homeroom- Quiz on Friday

Students need to study the following words and know their definition/examples. Students need to use their notes to study. ALL students were sent home with their science journals. Students also have these words written in their agendas. 

classification

vertebrate

invertebrate

endoskeleton

exoskeleton

ectothermic

endothermic

mammal

reptile

amphibian

bird

fish

seed producer

non-seed producer

monocot

dicot

October 8, 2019

Social Studies: Complete Webquest if not finished in class
Science: No Homework
Math: Study guide- due tomorrow (extra credit awarded for the quarter test)
Prodigy Assignment- due Friday (extra credit. Can replace the lowest grade that is not a test)
Quarterly Math Test- Wednesday for Barkley, Rivas and Howland's class
Quarterly Math Test- Friday for Jagannathan's class

       

Homework 10/3/19

Homework 10/1/19

Homework 10/1/19: 
Math: No Homework
Reading: No Homework
Social Studies: No Homework
Science- Study for Science Test using study guide in Science Notebooks; students may also visit  Quizizz.com and use code 392514 to take the practice test.

** We have students missing assignments across all subjects. Please have students check StudentVue (you can also check ParentVue) and see which assignments they still owe. ALL missing assignments will be given credit, regardless of how late they are. Thank you for ensuring your child gets credit for the work they do; and for helping us hold them accountable and get ready for 6th grade. 

STEM DAY Supply List

 Hello Families!

It's about that time again!! This Friday will be our next STEM day and we need building supplies. Please donate the following items:

- cotton balls 

- unused sponges   

- Ziploc bags (with seal, no fold-tops, please)   

- duct tape (any size) 

- craft sticks (any size)

- rocks (mixed variety- we suggest you have your kids gather some from the yard!) 

Please send in no later than Thursday so we can make up for any missing items. Thank you all so much for your support!