Ms. DeRose's Fifth Grade Class! Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2016-2017 School Year
- Grade Level
- Lower School: Kindergarten through Third Grade
- Description
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Welcome to a new and exciting year in 5th grade! On this site, you will find important information regarding our fifth grade class, such as due dates, weekly assignments, announcements, and much more! Please subscribe with your personal email so that my updates are seen by you weekly.Ms. DeRose
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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June Dates:
Monday 6/12 - ELA FINAL
Tuesday 6/13 - MATH FINAL
Wednesday 6/14 - REGULAR DAY
- Alien project due
- Pizza lunch with the aliens! (see email)
Thursday 6/15 - Kickball Tournament! **chaperones are needed to make this day a success! Please see link to volunteer. http://bit.ly/KickballVolunteer
Friday 6/16 - End of Year Ice Cream Social (see email)
Uniform Sale
There will be a Uniform Sale on Friday, 6/16 from 8:30am - 11am. You may drop off gently used uniforms in the bins downstairs. this week. We need volunteers to work the Uniform Sale - Volunteers will get a $10 credit at the sale. Please sign up to Volunteer: http://bit.ly/UniformSaleJun2017
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June Dates:
Wednesday 6/7 - Field Trip to Hudson River Park!
- Wear gym uniform, bring bagged lunch, and dress properly for the weather and lots of walking!
Thursday 6/8 - REGULAR DAY
- Lunch provided for Massimo and Brecon's birthdays
- RELIGION FINAL - study guide and notes are available to students
- Number the Stars folder due
Friday 6/9 - REGULAR DAY
- Create a Culture project due
- Earth Science exam (summative assessment; students have notes to study)
Monday 6/12 - ELA FINAL
Tuesday 6/13 - MATH FINAL
Wednesday 6/14 - REGULAR DAY
- Alien project due
- Pizza lunch with the aliens! (see email)
Thursday 6/15 - Kickball Tournament!
Friday 6/16 - End of Year Ice Cream Social (see email)
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Week of May 22-25
ELA Reminders:
- Homework each night should be done on a post-it.. Please make sure students are reading with post-its in hand!
- Cereal Box book report due next week
Math Reminders:
- Quiz on Lessons 20-24 Tuesday
- Revisiting division of fractions this week
Religion:
- Focus this week is Penance & Reconciliation
Science:
- Focus this week is human impact on various parts of the environment
Social Studies:
- Maps and globes rotations
Reminders:
- No School Friday or Monday
- Thursday 5th grade will be holding Ascension Thursday Mass at 9:30. Please come and watch your children lead!
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Week of May 8-12
ELA: This week we will be working on the following:
Fiction:
- Reading Number the Stars in class, focusing on vocabulary, character development, and inferencing.
Nonfiction:
- Cause/Effect in nonfiction articles
- Description in nonfiction articles
- Combining information from two separate nonfiction articles
Writing:
- Peer editing/Self-editing of pen pal letter
- Conferencing with teacher about letter
*Cereal Box book reports should be worked on at home*
Math: Focus- Multiplication of Fractions by Fractions
- Quiz Wednesday on multiplication word problems
*Homework answers will be posted to refer to*
Religion: Focus- Mass Order and Holy Days of Obligation
Science: Focus- Ocean Ecosystems
Social Studies: Focus- Maps and Globes
Reminders:
- MET field trip tomorrow. Leaving SBS at 8:45. Pizza upon arrival (wear gym uniform!)
- Spring Concert Friday at 1:30 - dress code was sent home last week!
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Attached you will find helpful information related to our Math State Exam next week.
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Week of May 1-5 - NYS Testing Week!
ELA: *follow the weekly assignment. Students should be reading novels, whether fiction or nonfiction, each night. The following focuses will be addressed each day:
- Nonfiction: Combining texts
- Fiction: identifying key details within our shared novel Number the Stars
- Writing: friendly letters to pen pals across the country
Math: Please keep in mind we will be testing each morning by 8:30. The testing format has been uploaded to our class page.
- Monday: test prep for multiple choice, extended response practice
- Tuesday-Thursday: State testing in the morning, short answer/extended answer practice in the afternoon
- No math Friday
Religion: Focus- Transubstantiation
Science: Focus- Ocean ecosystems
Reminders:
- Early Dismissal Friday at 11:30, $1 Dress Down
- Friday Mass at 9:30 (Student of the Month)
- Dancing with the Stars Friday at 4:30.... Come support the Theater Arts at SBS!
- Spring Concert: May 12th at 1:30 -
attire: patterned crayon box colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
(fun patterns - stripes, polka dots, florals)
NO BLACK! No costumes or need to purchase anything new... wear what you already own!
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Week of April 24-28... Welcome back!
What's the story this week in...
ELA: Focus- Identifying reasons and evidence authors use to support a point
- Homework: see Weekly Homework guide
Math: Focus- TEST PREP!
- We will be taking a break from our typical module work to practice skills that may appear on next weeks state test.
- Homework will be assigned nightly that directly relates to the skills practiced in class that day.
Science: Focus- Ocean Ecosystems
- Please send in any empty 2 liter soda bottles for an experiment
Religion: Focus- Eucharist
Social Studies: Focus- The Struggle to Found Colonies
- Test Friday on Chapter 5
- Study guide will be given out
- Use worksheets/chapter to review for the test
Reminders:
- Wednesday- Theory Shopping night 6-8 (portion of proceeds go to SBS!)
- Early Dismissal Thursday at 12:30
- Report Card Conferences Thursday 1-6 (sign up was sent via email).
- Report cards will be sent home Wednesday with students. Please look over the report card and bring it to the conference if you have any questions or concerns.
- Friday- FULL, REGULAR DAY
- Check your email regarding SBS Dancing with the Stars on May 5th!
- MATH STATE EXAM - TUESDAY MAY 2- THURSDAY MAY 4!!!!!!!!!
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Week of March 27-31 - ELA TESTING WEEK!!
ELA: Testing will be Tuesday-Thursday for the entire morning (until 12 o'clock). There will be no ELA homework this week, but I ask that students get a good nights sleep and eat a filling, healthy breakfast.
Math: Focus - Multiplying Fractions
- Monday: Lesson 10/Lesson 11 (Homework is Lesson 11 Homework Set plus one problem from class today)
- Tuesday: Lesson 12 (Homework will be Lesson 12 Homework Set)
- Wednesday-Thursday: NO MATH DUE TO LONG MORNING OF ELA TESTING
- *Friday: Study Guide for mid-module exam (Must be completed over the weekend if not finished in class)
- *Monday: Fractions Choice Board
- Tuesday: Mid-Module 4 Exam!
*I will not be in school Friday and Monday so that's why the study guide will be done in class and worked on at home as well. Very clear instructions will be given as to what to study and what lessons will be covered.
Religion: Focus- The Celebration of Eucharist
- Monday: Matter, Form, Effects, Minister, Recipient graphic organizer
- Tuesday: Continue Mon. lesson
- Wednesday: Activity on Symbols and Titles of Eucharist
- Thursday: Quiz on Titles and Symbols of Eucharist
- Friday: NO RELIGION
Science: Focus- Earth's Systems
Social Studies: Focus- The Struggle to Found Colonies
Reminders:
- I will not be in school Friday or Monday due to my wedding this Saturday.
- All students are invited to watch my wedding here at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament at 4pm.
- Any choir students that will be singing on Saturday must return their permission slip ASAP.
- All progress reports were sent home and should've been returned signed along with empty folders.
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Week of March 20-24 - Spring has Sprung!
ELA: Focus- Nonfiction text features and structures
Math: Focus- Multiplication of Fractions and Fraction Expressions
Quiz Thursday
Religion: Focus- Eucharist
Science: Focus- Earth's Major Systems
Biome project due Friday
Social Studies: Focus- Struggle to Found Colonies
Tribe project due Tuesday
Reminders:
- See project due dates!
- Wednesday - Trip to Natural History Museum
- $7 plus permission slip due TUESDAY
- Bring bagged lunch for lunch at the museum
- Wear gym uniform and dress for the weather!
- Progress Reports being sent home Wednesday
- ELA State Exam Tuesday March 28-30!
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Week of March 6-10
ELA: Focus- Text Structures and Features of Nonfiction Texts
Homework:
- Monday- Finding the main idea of a nonfiction text graphic organizer
- Tuesday- Text Structure worksheet
- Wednesday- Text Structure practice
- Thursday- TBD
Math: Focus- Understanding Fractions as Division
Classwork (Homework)
- Monday - Study session for End of Module Exam (Study Guide- posted below)
- Tuesday - End of Module 3 Exam (no homework)
- Wednesday - Lesson 1: Comparing fraction pencil lengths (Lesson 1 Homework)
- Thursday - Lesson 2: Interpreting a fraction as division (Lesson 2 Homework)
- Friday - Lesson 3: Interpreting a fraction as division (no homework)
Religion: Focus- The Sacrament of Eucharist & The Last Supper
Homework:
- DUE FRIDAY - Read Chapter 10 in Sadlier textbook (two pages per evening is sufficient) and complete graphic organizer.
Social Studies: Focus- Explorers and the Map
Map quiz Thursday!
Science: Focus- Biome projects in class
Reminders:
- Check in on uniform policy!
- Ms. DeRose out of building for professional development Wednesday
- Black and White Auction Saturday night!
- Auction going live!! Bid on a fun day with Ms. DeRose playing Laser Tag!
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Week of February 27-March 3
ELA: Focus- Primary and Second Accounts of Nonfiction Texts.
Math: Focus- Adding and Subtracting Fractions
- Quiz Thursday
Science: Biome work (in class only, on computers)
Social Studies: Native American tribe project (in class only)
Religion: Focus- Sacrament of Confirmation
- Assessment Friday
- Monthly Scripture project was handed out today. See rubric and directions if there are any questions.
Reminders:
- Ash Wednesday Mass 9:30
- Student on the Month recognized Friday at morning assembly
- Early dismissal Friday, $1 dress down
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Week of February 21-24
ELA: Focus Skill- Nonfiction text features
Homework:
-Tuesday: Text Features Finder worksheet (with A Robot Diver article)
-Wednesday and Thursday: Read All About It (analyzing text structure) worksheet (Taking a Stand article) *read article Wednesday night, complete worksheet Thursday night*
Math: Focus Skill- Adding/Subtracting fractions
Tuesday: Lesson 7- Solve two-step word problems
-Homework: *any skipped problems from Lessons 1-7 for studying*
Wednesday: Mid-Module 3 Assessment
-No Homework
Thursday: Lesson 8- Adding to and subtracting fractions from a whole
-Homework: Lesson 8 Homework set (select problems)
Friday: Lesson 9- Add fractions making like units
Science: Biome research/presentations
Religion: Sacrament of Confirmation
Social Studies: Early Explorers
*project due date has been postponed. New date will be announced later. Project is posted below*
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Week of February 13-15
Short week ahead!
ELA: Focus- Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting from Nonfiction texts
Homework: Monday and Tuesday night students will be assigned nonfiction articles and answer a question with a supporting summary, quote, or paraphrased answer.
Math: Focus- Adding and Subtracting Fractions
- Monday: Lesson 4- Adding Fractions with mixed number sums
- Homework: Lesson 4 Homework set (select problems)
- Tuesday: Lesson 5- Subtract Fractions
- Homework: Lesson 5 Homework set (select problems)
- Wednesday: Lesson 6- Subtracting fraction with mixed number differences
Social Studies: Focus- Early explorers
Science: Focus- Biome research in class
- Life Science Exam Wednesday! (Study guide attached)
Religion: Focus- Sacrament of Confirmation
Reminders:
- Winter Break starts Thursday (No school Thursday-Monday)
- Valentine's Day treats may be brought to school for passing out at the end of the day Tuesday.
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Week of February 6-10
ELA: Focus- Visualization and gather information from nonfiction texts.
- Students should be attempting to read nonfiction texts as their independent reading at home.
Math: Focus- Equivalent Fractions and Operations with Fractions
- End of Module Exam Tuesday (review Monday)
- Module 3 (Fractions) is a very fast module, as fractions are a continuation of what was learned in 4th grade. Please read any updates of parent tip sheets or homework helpers I post to inform yourself as the module progresses.
Social Studies: Focus- Early Explorers
Religion: Focus- Sacrament of Confirmation
Reminders:
- Early Dismissal Tuesday for Report Card Conferences (check email for any updates regarding conference times)
- Black and White Day Friday- Students may wear black and white to promote the Auction
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Week of January 30-February 3
ELA: Focus- Making connections with both fiction and nonfiction texts.
Homework:
- Any unfinished classwork should be done for homework
- Students are reading each night for 30 minutes and writing a post-it of a connection they've made. Attempt to make a new type of connection each night.
*Within 3rd quarter, a push is going to be made to nonfiction texts. Students should attempt to read more nonfiction at home, including newspaper articles, online articles, magazines, etc.
Math: Focus- Division of Decimals
Homework:
- Monday- Lesson 26 (select problems)
- Tuesday- Lesson 26 (second half of problems)
- Wednesday- Lesson 27
- Thursday- Lesson 28
*Friday will be a review day for our End of Module exam next week (Monday, February 6th)
Religion: Focus- The Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation
Social Studies: Focus- Spanish Empires
Science: Focus- Biomes and Ecosystems
Reminders:
- Catholic Schools Week has commenced!
- Tuesday- College Day (accessorize uniform best you can with collegiate attire)
- Wednesday- Hero Day (dress as your most inspirational person)
- Thursday- Silly Day (accessorize uniform with silly attire) and Class Day (students will visit 6th grade)
- Friday- Dress Up Day ($1 donation, dressing up for the 8th grade ring ceremony at 10:30)
- Friday 11:30 dismissal
- Emails will be going out regarding conferences
- Portfolios will be sent home Friday. Please empty the folder and send it back Monday.
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Week of January 23-27
ELA: Focus Skill: Making connections within both fiction and nonfiction
- For homework posting, students should be focused on finding connections within their texts.
- Additional homework will be classwork that is not complete during class time.
Math: Focus Skill: Division with decimals
- ATTENTION PARENTS: I am noticing a large amount of students that are not able to use long division fluently. We have been reviewing this for the past two weeks and about half the class gets it while the other half is struggling. At this point, we must move on to other topics. We will have a quiz on long division Tuesday. To better prepare for the quiz, over the weekend I am asking that students complete Lesson 23 Homework. If your child is still struggling with the division, please provide at home practice to better strengthen their understanding.
- Anticipated lesson schedule for next week:
- Monday- Practice with Lessons 19-23, particularly word problems that have been skipped.
- Tuesday- Topic F Quiz; begin Lesson 24 (Divide decimal dividends)
- Wednesday- Lesson 25 (Estimating Quotients), MATH INB DUE!
- Thursday- Lesson 26 (Dividing decimals)
- Friday- Lesson 27 (Dividing decimals)
Religion: Focus Skill: Sacrament of Confirmation
Science: Focus Skill: Biomes
Social Studies: Focus Skill: Research of Native American tribe
Reminders:
- Quarter ends Friday 1/27
- Interactive notebooks (INB) due next week. Science is due Monday, ELA is due Tuesday, and Math is due Wednesday
- Sunday begins Catholic Schools Week with a family Mass at 10am. Please be there!
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January 17-20 - Midterm Week!
ELA: Focus Skill- Making Connections
- Midterm is Thursday the 19th. No study guide; just ensure that students are well-rested, have a healthy breakfast, and remind them of the importance of checking work, using complete sentences, using strategies from class, etc.
Math: Focus Skill- Division
- Midterm is Tuesday the 18th. Study guide was provided at the beginning of last week and went over in class. It is cumulative; so anything we've covered thus far could come up. There is large focus on place value, multiplication, and division. Anything in their workbooks from Lessons 1-23 is subject to be assessed on the midterm.
Science: Focus Skill- Animal Life
- Quizzes last week will be sent home to study from today for Midterm on Friday. Nothing new will be learned this week, rather reviewing materials in class for the test.
Religion: Focus Skill: Confirmation
Social Studies: no classwork
- Midterm Thursday the 19th. No study guide; webquest of ancient civilizations and all information can be found within the pages online.
Homework for week: With Midterms this week, the typical homework will not be assigned. Please make sure that your children are doing the following each night:
- Preparing for the next days exam
- Reading for 30 minutes
- Working on their interactive notebooks. The notebooks are due next week, the last week of the quarter. The schedule is: Science is due Monday, ELA due Tuesday, Math is due Wednesday. We work on these daily but often students fall behind. This is a very large percent of their final quarter grade so effort should be put forth.
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Week of January 9-13
ELA: Focus: Author's Purpose and Point of View
- Students will be writing speeches in class to prepare for the Speech Bee at the end of the month.
- On post-its each night, students should be writing the point of view their book is written in, plus text evidence to support the point of view.
Math: Focus- Partial Quotients and Traditional Algorithm for Division
- As we move through the division unit, it is imperative that students are practicing their multiplication facts at home. When we practice multiples in class, I have noticed many of the students don't know their basic facts (i.e. 7X6=42). Please practice with your children (make it fun! use a deck of cards!) each night to make the division unit run more smoothly.
Science: Focus- Animal Life
Social Studies: Focus- Early Americans
Religion: Focus- Sacrament of Confirmation
Reminders:
- Friday early dismissal (11:30)
- $1 Dress Down
- Uniform Sale/After School Enrichment Fair Friday- Church Hall @ 11:30
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Welcome to 2017!
I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas break and are ready to get 2017 off on the right foot! Here's the scoop for this week:
ELA: Focus Skill- Point of View
- Esperanza Rising open book quiz Wednesday
- Responding to reading test Thursday
Math: Focus Skill- Strategies for Mental Division
- Starting to give "selected problems" for homework (less homework, but the skipped problems should be saved to use as study problems)
- Quiz on Topic E Friday
Science: Focus- Animal Life
Social Studies: Focus- Ancient Civilizations
Religion: Focus- Sacrament of Confirmation
Reminders:
- Mass Friday at 9:30, Student of the Month for Generosity
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Week of December 12-16
ELA: Focus: Author's purpose and point of view
- No ELA homework except to read for 30 mins.
Math: Focus: Mental strategies and concrete strategies for division
- Tests from Friday will be returned sometime this week
Religion: Focus: Baptism
- Test on Baptism within scripture is Friday
Science and Social Studies will occur daily but in class assignments only
Reminders & Important information:
- Field Trip to the National Museum of Mathematics will be Tuesday from 9:00-1:00. Students should wear gym uniform and bring their lunch (we will eat when we return in school)
- On Wednesday and Thursday, I will be absent, attending a professional development for upper elementary teachers regarding our math program. There will be a substitute and work will be expected to be completed in class and carry on for homework if necessary.
- Friday is the Christmas Social, from 12-3. Pizza and snacks will be provided
- Secret Santa gifts due Monday December 19
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Religion Assessment Friday:
Attached is the reading students will be given on Friday as their assessment. If they choose to read it and analyze the text before the assessment, they should be best prepared for the questions about the text that will follow.
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Week of December 5-9
ELA: Focus Skill: Analyzing poetry
- ELA/SS quiz on the most recent Scholastic News article will be Wednesday
- Poem activity given today is due Wednesday morning
- Mini-poetry quiz Thursday
- Book report is due December 12th
Math: Focus Skill: Multiplication of Decimals and converting measurements using multiplication.
- Mid-Module Assessment Friday
- Homework will be posted for the week tomorrow morning
Religion: Focus: Baptism (specific parts)
- Continue Acts of Kindness
- Baptism test will be sometime next week
Social Studies: Focus: Ancient civilizations
No Science this week
Reminders:
- Mass on Thursday at 9:30 (SOM will be honored)
- Tree lighting and hot cocoa party Friday at 2:00 (decoration donations are welcome!)
- Secret Santa will be chosen Friday
- Field Trip permission slips went home today. Trip is Tuesday December 13.
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Lesson 13-15 Homework for checking
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Week of November 28-December 2
ELA: Focus skill- Determining meaning of figurative language when used in texts.
- Book report will be given out Tuesday. This will be an at-home project
- Homework focus is questioning while reading. Please make sure to sign reading logs and check post-its for questions!
Math: Focus skill- Multiplication of Decimals
- Parent tip sheet went home today
- Some students are still struggling with multiplication. Last week's quiz will go home TOMORROW and must be signed by all parents!
Religion: Focus on Baptism
- Baptism reflection will be assigned tomorrow, due Friday
- December "Random" acts of kindness assignment will go home tomorrow. Details included on assignment.
Science: Focus on Plant Life
- Plant life quiz Thursday
- Basil plant experiment pushed back to next week
Social Studies: Focus on Early Civilizations
Reminders:
- Friday we have a special event with a team who will teach them about forensic science. We will be in the science lab all day. Information regarding this special event will be sent home Tuesday.
- Early dismissal Friday at 11:30
- Dress Down Friday (suggested $10 donation to put towards Christmas gifts for our specialist teachers and admin staff)
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Lesson 11 & 12 Homework ANSWERS
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Week of November 21-23
Thanksgiving Week!
ELA: Focus Skill: Comparing and contrasting elements of fictional texts.
- Monday: Quiz on narrative elements
Math: Focus Skill: Understanding standard algorithm, area model, and partial products methods for multiplication.
- Tuesday: Quiz on multiplication
Science: Understanding what plants need to survive and grow.
Religion: Sacrament of Baptism
Important Reminders:
- No school Thursday or Friday
- 5th grade leading prayer service on Wednesday at 10:30
- Dismissal Wednesday at 11:30
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Week of November 7-11 Election Week!
ELA:
- Focus: Plot, plus narrative elements we've already covered.
- INB (Interactive Notebook) due Tuesday for summative grade (45%)
- Will continue to assign more pages from our Election 2016 workbook to be completed for homework as a joint ELA/Social Studies grade.
Math:
- Beginning Module 2, starting with multiplication and rounding to find products.
- Look out for the Parent Helper sheet that will be sent home Tuesday.
- Module 1 Exams are going home Tuesday as well. Please return all tests the following day.
- Tests will include the rubric used to grade them, plus a sample of an A worthy test so you can see the type of rigor I am looking for when grading.
Social Studies:
- Election project due Thursday!
- Election Day is Tuesday! Please send in permission slips so the students and I can inform others outside.
- If students are not permitted to be outside the school, they will be sent to another classroom to work. Feel free to send them in with their projects to work on if necessary.
Science and Religion will continue as needed as we finish up this quarter.
Reminders:
- No school Friday for Veteran's Day
- Quarter ends this week! All late work must be turned in Tuesday.
- Election Day is Tuesday. Get out and VOTE!
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Week of October 21-November 4
What's the story....
ELA: This week we are continuing our exploration of characters, setting, and plot; all imperative narrative elements. All students should be reading a fictional text, one that they read both at home and in school. Each night for homework this week they should be posting about whatever the days' focus was.
Thursday: reading comprehension exam
Math: On Wednesday, we will be wrapping up Module 1 and having our exam. Exam is based on our Lessons 1-16 in our textbooks, taken directly from questions that we've already explored together. Should you (or your child) need more examples for studying or practicing, please email me.
Wednesday: End of Module Assessment
Social Studies: We are continuing our research on the presidential campaign and election, with both class projects and at home projects. Election projects are due November 10th! Please make sure that your child is working on the project at home. Friday we will be working on projects in class, so if there's something your child has a question about or wants my assistance with, please have them bring in their materials Friday. (I will provide any project materials needed)
Religion: Continuing with our lessons on the Sacraments, but focusing on Baptism this week. Remaining students that have not yet completed their Monthly Prayer assignment will go this week. No prayers will be assigned for November.
Important Reminders:
- All Saints Day Mass, Tuesday November 1st at 10am
- Student of the Month acknowledgement at Mass (character trait of diligence)
- Early Dismissal Friday, November 4th
- 5th Grade sponsoring SBS Soup Kitchen, Sunday November 6th at 11am (email Ms. DeRose for details)
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October 11-14... Short week, yet lots to do!!
The Big Story.....
ELA: Continuing working with finding the theme of our fictional texts. Please be sure your child is reading every night, that you are signing the reading log, and that they are posting textual evidence finding the theme, plus anything else interesting in the book!
Math: Mid-Module Exam Wednesday! All classwork and homework will reflect what is on the exam. Review will take place in class on Tuesday.
Social Studies: We begin Election 2016 study Tuesday! Homework all this week will relate to a Scholastic News article. Please see to it that article comes back and forth from home each day so that we can go over the homework alongside the article.
Science will continue throughout class, but nothing to reflect on at home.
Religion: Prayer will be lead this week by Nasirah, Talia, Davelynn, and Joshua.
REMINDERS:
-Pheonix's birthday will be celebrated Wednesday! Pizza and birthday treats will be provided!
-Kid-A-Thon Friday!!!! Please make sure to bring in your child's fundraising packet to see that this is our best Kid-A-Thon yet!
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Week of September 26-30
ELA: Our objective this week is for students to be able to determine theme of a story or poem by noticing how a character responds to a challenge.
Homework: Each night this week students are expected to independently read while posting various skills on post-it notes. As always, students should be reading EVERY NIGHT and get their reading logs signed. The post-it must have the nights' date on it as well.
*Quiz on inferencing Thursday*
Math: This week we are continuing working with place value and how the value of a number changes when being multiplied or divided by powers of 10.
Homework: This week will be worksheets as extensions of the class lesson.
*Quiz on place value Friday*
Religion: Students will discuss how God is the creator of all things, both visible, invisible, material and spiritual.
No homework
Science: We are starting science this week with discussing properties of matter. I am hoping to do an experiment this Thursday to bring our discussions to life!
Social Studies: We are finally starting our first unit in Early American Exploration, beginning with the early ancient empires.
No homework
Reminders:
-No School Wednesday
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Religion Homework- due Thursday!
Write a brief story from the perspective of an angel or a shepherd at the announcement of Jesus' birth. Include details from the reading in class (text is below for reference). Be sure to focus on how the angels glorified and praised God!
The Birth of Jesus Christ
2 In those days la decree went out from mCaesar Augustus that all the world should be nregistered. 2 This was the firstnregistration when1 Quirinius owas governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up pfrom Galilee, from the town of qNazareth, to Judea, to rthe city of David, which is called sBethlehem,tbecause he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed,2 who was with child. 6 Andtwhile they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and uwrapped him in swaddling cloths and vlaid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in wthe inn.
The Shepherds and the Angels
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord xappeared to them, and ythe glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all zthe people. 11 For aunto you is born this day in bthe city of David ca Savior, who is dChrist ethe Lord. 12 And fthis will be a sign for you: you will find a baby gwrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel ha multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 i“Glory to God jin the highest,
jand on earth kpeace lamong those with whom he is pleased!”3
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Week of September 19-23
ELA: Our objective this week is for students to be able to quote from a text to support an inference.
Homework: Each night this week students are expected to independently read while filling out an inferencing chart. They should also be posting with post-it notes throughout their 30 minutes of reading. Chart is due Friday.
*see below
Math: This week we are working on place value and how the value of a number changes when being multiplied or divided by powers of 10.
Homework: This week will be worksheets as extensions of the class lesson.
Religion: Students will discuss how God is the creator of all things, both visible, invisible, material and spiritual.
Homework: Students will practice looking up scriptures in the Bible (or online) by filling in a worksheet about John the Baptist (due Wednesday).
Science: We are starting science this week with discussing properties of matter. I am hoping to do an experiment this Wednesday to bring our discussions to life!
Social Studies: no social studies this week. Social studies will pick up next week.
*To go along with our newest Scholastic News article, worksheets that cover ELA, math, and social studies skills and are aligned with the article will be given for homework this week.
Reminders:
-After school enrichment has begun! There are a lot of great activities and opportunities for your children to take part in.
-Mass on Friday at 9:30
*I will be taking part in a professional development on Thursday and Friday. There will be a substitute in the class and plans will continue without my presence. Like when I am present, I expect nothing but superb behavior!