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We are excited to begin a new year in 5th grade.  Our blog will be updated daily with assignments, reminders, and photos of our learning experiences.  Check us out regularly! 

Field Day Sunny Fun

What a birthday treat! Thanks Ruby!

Final Reminders!

**New Orange Cards for the LAST week of school! Please continue to sign them through the last week. 

**Thanks you for your support with Class Dojo this year.  It proved to be a successful tool for managing both positive and negative behaviors. 

**Hang in there and persevere!  Only a few days left...and then SUMMER!!

**Orange Card Reward Party on Monday, June 3.  If students earned reward, they need to come to school with a swim suit and towel in a small bag.  Also, remember to wear comfy shoes because we'll be walking! 

**Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4 in the morning.  It will run from 8:30-11:00 at Kollen's Park.  Again, please remember appropriate clothing and shoes.  :)

**We have been working in our summer "Bridge" Workbooks here at school to help establish a routine.  It is our hope that you and your child will continue to work through their "Bridge" book to completion this summer.  It will help to reinforce skills and prepare for next year.  Thank you for your support to help prevent summer loss. 

**Please be aware, in fifth grade not all students will necessarily earn an award at the final assembly.  We feel it is important to honor the students that stood out and put forth great effort, even though they may earn more than one award.  We are so proud of all our students, but assembly awards will only honor a few students in each academic area.  This may be different from previous years. 

**On Thursday, we will be cleaning out desks and cubbies.  Please remind your child to bring an extra bag of some kind to school on Thursday to bring home all their goodies. 

**Friday is our last day with dismissal at 11:30.  Have a blessed summer! 

 

 

Thank you Miss Pierce for a cute and creative hallway!

What's next week look like?

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

*Daily Orange Card Signatures (This is the second week on these Orange Cards)

*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system and how we are documenting that on the Orange Cards.  Remember, kids are only getting a "Dojo" mark if they end the day in the negatives.  This allows them more flexibility.  (Scroll down for the post that explains Class Dojo.)  Also, students have received a code to log into their account and track their own behaviors.  I've also been leaving comments for the students to encourage positive behavior choices.  If you are interested in a parent code, please let me know.  I'd love to have you access their page as well. 

*Hang in there and persevere!  Only a few days left!! 

**IMPORTANT**

**Orange Card Reward Party on Monday, June 3.  If students earned reward, they need to come to school with a swim suit and towel in a small bag.  Also, remember to wear comfy shoes because we'll be walking! 

**Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4 in the morning.  It will run from 8:30-11:00 at Kollen's Park. 

**This week, we will be introducing "Bridge" Workbooks to the kids.  Some assignments will be given over the course of the next couple weeks so kids (and families) can get used to working in them.  It is our hope that you and your child will continue to work through their "Bridge" book to completion this summer.  It will help to reinforce skills and prepare for next year.  Thank you for your support! 

HOMEWORK for the week:

TUESDAY 5-28

-S/V 148-149 (French Origin Words) 

-Read When Shlemiel Went to Warsaw *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 14-7 (Problem Solving LAB Page)

-Science Lesson 8-4 (P79A)

-History TEST Tomorrow!
-Progress Report Signature- This will be the final one for the year. 

-OC Signature

WEDNESDAY 5-29

-Practice Spelling  (French Origin Words)  *TEST FRI.

-Re-Read   When Shlemiel Went to Warsaw *Packet due on Friday

-Math CH 14 Review *Test Tomorrow

-OC Signature

THURSDAY 5-30

-Practice Spelling    (French Origin Words)  *TEST Tomorrow!

-Re-Read  When Shlemiel Went to Warsaw *Packet due Tomorrow for TEST!

-OC Signature

FRIDAY 5-31

-Math Lesson 15-1 (P116)

-OC Signature

Looking ahead to next week: May 20-23

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

*Daily Orange Card Signatures (New Orange Cards on Monday morning)

*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system and how we are documenting that on the Orange Cards.  Remember, kids are only getting a "Dojo" mark if they end the day in the negatives.  This allows them more flexibility.  (Scroll down for the post that explains Class Dojo.)  Also, students have received a code to log into their account and track their own behaviors.  I've also been leaving comments for the students to encourage positive behavior choices.  If you are interested in a parent code, please let me know.  I'd love to have you access their page as well. 

*Mr. Bozek's Economics Project is due on Monday, May 20. 
*Hang in there and persevere!  Only a few weeks left!! 

HOMEWORK for the week:

MONDAY 5-20

-S/V 144-145 (Spanish Origin Words) 

-Read Apollo II: First Moon Landing *Packet due on Thursday

-No Math Today (Due to Concert Rehearsal)

-History for Mr. Bozek

-OC Signature

**Band Concert TONIGHT at CMC at 6:30. 

TUESDAY 5-21

-Practice Spelling  (Spanish Origin Words)  *TEST THURS.

-Re-Read  Apollo II: First Moon Landing *Packet due on Thursday

-Math Lesson 14-4 (P113)

-Science: Lesson 8-2 (P77A)
-OC Signature

WEDNESDAY 5-22

-Practice Spelling    (Spanish Origin Words)  *TEST TOMORROW in Spelling

-Re-Read Apollo II: First Moon Landing *Packet due TOMORROW/No Test this Week

-Math Lesson 14-5 (P114)
-Junk Food Opinion Paragraph

-History for Mr. Bozek

-OC Signature

THURSDAY 5-23

-Math Lesson 14-6 (P115)

-Science Lesson 8-3 (P78A)

-OC Signature

**Read and ENJOY your HOLIDAY weekend! 

Thanks Mrs. Pifer for a very cool experiment!

Great performance 5th Grade band!!

Already looking ahead to next week...May 13-17

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

*Daily Orange Card Signatures (This is the second week of these Orange Cards)

*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system and how we are documenting that on the Orange Cards.  Remember, kids are only getting a "Dojo" mark if they end the day in the negatives.  This allows them more flexibility.  (Scroll down for the post that explains Class Dojo.)  Also, students have received a code to log into their account and track their own behaviors.  I've also been leaving comments for the students to encourage positive behavior choices.  If you are interested in a parent code, please let me know.  I'd love to have you access their page as well. 

*Mr. Bozek's Economics Project is due on Monday, May 20. 
*A positive attitude and a willingness to try is a HUGE part of your success!  Come to school ready to learn and do your best.  :) 

HOMEWORK for the week:

MONDAY 5-13

-S/V 140-141 (Latin Roots) 

-Read Trapped by the Ice! *Packet due on Friday

-Math CH 13 Review * Test Tomorrow!

-History for Mr. Bozek

-OC Signature

TUESDAY 5-14

-Practice Spelling  (Latin Roots)  *TEST Friday

-Read   Trapped by the Ice! *Packet due on Friday

-Science: Lesson 7-4 (P69A)
*Progress Report Signature*

-OC Signature

WEDNESDAY 5-15

-Practice Spelling    (Latin Roots)  *TEST Friday

-Read  Trapped by the Ice! *Packet due Friday

-Math Lesson 14-1 (P110) 

-History for Mr. Bozek

-OC Signature

THURSDAY 5-16

-Practice Spelling  (Latin Roots)  *TEST TOMORROW

-Read Trapped by the Ice! *Packet due TOMORROW
-Math Lesson 14-2 (P111)

-Science Lesson 8-1 (P76A)

-OC Signature

FRIDAY 5-17

-Actively Read :)

-Math Lesson 14-3 (P112)
-OC Signature

Our Kids Hope Celebration

Next Week is SPIRIT Week!

Monday- Wear a TIE to School!
Tuesday- Pajama Day!
Wednesday- Dress like a TWIN!
Thursday- DUTCH Day for the Parade
Friday (if the parade is not postponed)- Crazy Hair Day!
Let's celebrate the end of our testing. We are so proud of the kids for their hard work!!

Looking ahead to next week...May 6-10

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

*Daily Orange Card Signatures (New Orange Cards this week)

*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system and how we are documenting that on the Orange Cards.  Remember, kids are only getting a "Dojo" mark if they end the day in the negatives.  This allows them more flexibility.  (Scroll down for the post that explains Class Dojo.)  Also, students have received a code to log into their account and track their own behaviors.  I've also been leaving comments for the students to encourage positive behavior choices.  If you are interested in a parent code, please let me know.  I'd love to have you access their page as well. 

*Mr. Bozek's Economics Project is due on Monday, May 20. 
*A positive attitude and a willingness to try is a HUGE part of your success!  Come to school ready to learn and do your best.  :) 

HOMEWORK for the week:

MONDAY 5-6

-S/V 136-137 (Greek Roots) 

-Read The Story of Jumping Mouse *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 13-5 (P107)

-History for Mr. Bozek

-OC Signature

TUESDAY 5-7

-Practice Spelling  (Greek Roots)  *TEST Friday

-Read   The Story of Jumping Mouse *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 13-6 (P108)

-Science: Lesson 7-3 (P68A)

-OC Signature

*1/2 DAY- Dismissal at 11:30 TOMORROW!

WEDNESDAY 5-8

-Practice Spelling    (Greek Roots)  *TEST Friday

-Read The Story of Jumping Mouse *Packet due Friday

-Math Lesson 13-7 (P109) 

-OC Signature

*Parade Day TOMORROW!  Students marching must be in costume!

THURSDAY 5-9

-Practice Spelling  (Greek Roots)  *TEST TOMORROW

-Read McBroom the Rainmaker  *Packet due TOMORROW
-NO Math Today- Mother's Day Activity
-OC Signature

**Parade Day**

FRIDAY 5-10

-Actively Read :)

-Math Lesson 13-8 (Problem Solving LAB Page)
-OC Signature

Kali doing her homework in the sunshine!

WEEK of April 29- May3

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

*Daily Orange Card Signatures (This is the second week on these Orange Cards)

*April BOOK-IT calendars are due by Friday, May 3.  

*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system and how we are documenting that on the Orange Cards.  Remember, kids are only getting a "Dojo" mark if they end the day in the negatives.  This allows them more flexibility.  (Scroll down for the post that explains Class Dojo.)  Also, students have received a code to log into their account and track their own behaviors.  I've also been leaving comments for the students to encourage positive behavior choices.  If you are interested in a parent code, please let me know.  I'd love to have you access their page as well. 
*A positive attitude and a willingness to try is a HUGE part of your success!  Come to school ready to learn and do your best.  :) 

HOMEWORK for the week:

MONDAY 4-29

-S/V 132-133 (Review List) 

-Read McBroom the Rainmaker *Packet due on Friday

-Math CH 12 TEST (No Homework)

-History for Mr. Bozek

-OC Signature

**Tuesday morning is our Language Arts NWEA test!  Give your child some encouragement and words of wisdom!** 

TUESDAY 4-30

-Practice Spelling    *TEST Friday

-Read  McBroom the Rainmaker *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 13-1 (P103)

-Science: Lesson 7-1 (P66A)

-OC Signature

WEDNESDAY 5-1

-Practice Spelling    *TEST Friday

-Read McBroom the Rainmaker  *Packet due Friday

-Math Lesson 13-2 (P104) 

-History for Mr. Bozek

-OC Signature

**Thursday morning is our Math NWEA test!  Wish your child good luck!  This is our final one for the springtime.  Woohoo! ** 

THURSDAY 5-2

-Practice Spelling   *TEST TOMORROW

-Read McBroom the Rainmaker  *Packet due TOMORROW
-Math Lesson 13-3 (P105)

-Science: Lesson 7-2 (P67A) *moved to Friday because we ran out of time! 
-Progress Report Signature

-OC Signature

FRIDAY 5-3

-Actively Read :)

-Math Lesson 13-4 (P106)
-Science Lesson 7-2 (P67A)

-OC Signature

WEEK of April 22-26

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

*Daily Orange Card Signatures (New OCs will be handed out on Monday morning)

*Please encourage your child to read daily and document their minutes on the April BOOK-IT calendars.  

*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system and how we are documenting that on the Orange Cards.  Remember, kids are only getting a "Dojo" mark if they end the day in the negatives.  This allows them more flexibility.  (Scroll down for the post that explains Class Dojo.)  Also, students have received a code to log into their account and track their own behaviors.  I've also been leaving comments for the students to encourage positive behavior choices.  If you are interested in a parent code, please let me know.  I'd love to have you access their page as well. 
*Save the Date: Tuesday, April 23 is World Book Night and Vanderbilt has a special event planned for families.  Please join us from 5-7 in the evening to learn more about how to help your child be successful! 

*A positive attitude and a willingness to try is a HUGE part of your success!  Come to school ready to learn and do your best.  :) 

HOMEWORK for the week:

MONDAY 4-22

-S/V 128-129 (-er -est suffixes) 

-Read Bill Pickett- Rodeo Ridin' Cowboy *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 12-6 (P100)

-History for Mr. Bozek

-OC Signature

TUESDAY 4-23

-Practice Spelling  (suffixes)  *TEST Friday

-Read  Bill Pickett- Rodeo Ridin' Cowboy *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 12-7 (P101)

-Science: Organ System Jeopardy Review  **TEST Thursday!!

**Wednesday morning is our READING NWEA test!  Give your child some encouragement and words of wisdom!**  *Family Book Night from 5-7*

-OC Signature

WEDNESDAY 4-24

-Practice Spelling  (suffixes)  *TEST Friday

-Read Bill Pickett- Rodeo Ridin' Cowboy  *Packet due Friday

-Math Lesson 12-8 (P102) 

-History for Mr. Bozek

**Ask your child how their NWEA test went!  Our next test in next week Tuesday!**-OC Signature

THURSDAY 2-25

-Practice Spelling  (suffixes)  *TEST TOMORROW

-Read Bill Pickett- Rodeo Ridin' Cowboy  *Packet due TOMORROW
-Math Lesson 12-9 (Problem Solving LAB)

-Science: Test Day! (No homework)

-OC Signature

FRIDAY 4-26

-Actively Read :)

-Math CH 12 Review *CH 12 TEST is on MONDAY! 

-OC Signature

**Only a few more days until our LA and MATH NWEA tests for the Spring.  Focus on a positive attitude and your personal BEST work.  We will test on Tuesday and Thursday next week. 

Looking ahead to next week- April 15-19

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

*Daily Orange Card Signatures (This is the second week on our O.C.)
*Please encourage your child to read daily and document their minutes on the April BOOK-IT calendars.  

*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system and how we are documenting that on the Orange Cards.  Remember, kids are only getting a "Dojo" mark if they end the day in the negatives.  This allows them more flexibility.  (Scroll down for the post that explains Class Dojo.)  Also, students have received a code to log into their account and track their own behaviors.  I've also been leaving comments for the students to encourage positive behavior choices.  If you are interested in a parent code, please let me know.  I'd love to have you access their page as well. 
*Save the Date: Tuesday, April 23 is World Book Night and Vanderbilt will have a special family event in the evening.  More info has been sent home and is available in the office. 
*A positive attitude and a willingness to try is a HUGE part of your success!  Come to school ready to learn and do your best.  :) 

HOMEWORK for the week:

MONDAY 4-15

-S/V 124-125 (-ed -ing suffixes) 

-Read Old Yeller and the Bear *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 12-1 (P95)

-History for Mr. Bozek

-OC Signature

TUESDAY 4-16

-Practice Spelling  (suffixes)  *TEST Friday

-Read Old Yeller and the Bear *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 12-2 *No homework today for math
-Science: Organ System Cooperative Poster Project

-OC Signature

WEDNESDAY 4-17

-Practice Spelling  (suffixes)  *TEST Friday

-Read Old Yeller and the Bear *Packet due Friday

-Math Lesson 12-3 (P97) 

-History for Mr. Bozek
-REPORT CARD Signature in envelope!

-OC Signature

THURSDAY 4-18

-Practice Spelling  (suffixes)  *TEST TOMORROW

-Read Old Yeller and the Bear *Packet due TOMORROW
-Math Lesson 12-4 (P98)

-Science: Group presentations on Organ System Posters

*Organ Systems TEST will be coming up NEXT week Thursday, April 25*

-OC Signature

FRIDAY 4-19

-Actively Read :)

-Publish First-Person Narratives
-Math Lesson 12-5 (P99)
-Q4 Progress Report Signature

-OC Signature

**Only a few more days until our first NWEA test for the Spring.  Focus on a positive attitude and your personal BEST work.  Our Reading NWEA TEST will be Wednesday, April 24. 

Our fabulous author visit with Jonathan Rand!

jrand@americanchillers.com

Looking ahead to after break!

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

*Daily Orange Card Signatures (New Orange Cards on Monday morning)
*Please encourage your child to read daily and document their minutes on the April BOOK-IT calendars.  

*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system and how we are documenting that on the Orange Cards.  Remember, kids are only getting a "Dojo" mark if they end the day in the negatives.  This allows them more flexibility.  (Scroll down for the post that explains Class Dojo.)  Also, students have received a code to log into their account and track their own behaviors.  I've also been leaving comments for the students to encourage positive behavior choices.  If you are interested in a parent code, please let me know.  I'd love to have you access their page as well. 
*Save the Date: Tuesday, April 23 is World Book Night and Vanderbilt will have a special family event in the evening.  More info is coming! 
*On April 8, we begin Quarter 4.  We hope everyone has/had a wonderful break.  We need to persevere and continue with our BEST work.  We can do it!! 

HOMEWORK for the week:

MONDAY 4-8

-S/V 120-121 (-tion -sion -sure suffixes) 

-Read The Coming of the Long Knives *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 11-9 (P93)

-History for Mr. Bozek

-OC Signature

TUESDAY 4-9

-Practice Spelling  (-tion -sion -sure suffixes)  *TEST Friday

-Read The Coming of the Long Knives *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 11-10 (P94)
-Science: Skeletal System

-OC Signature

WEDNESDAY 4-10

-Practice Spelling  (-tion -sion -sure suffixes)  *TEST Friday

-Read The Coming of the Long Knives *Packet due Friday

-Math Lesson 11-11 (Problem Solving LAB page and Dividing Fractions) 

-OC Signature

THURSDAY 4-11

-Practice Spelling  (-tion -sion -sure suffixes)  *TEST TOMORROW

-Read The Coming of the Long Knives *Packet due TOMORROW
-Math CH 11 Review **Test Tomorrow!

-History for Mr. Bozek (Science and SS will be switched on Wednesday and Thursday)

-OC Signature

FRIDAY 4-12

-Actively Read :)

-OC Signature

**Only a week and a half until our first NWEA test for the Spring.  Focus on a positive attitude and your personal BEST work. 

Homework for March 25-28

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

*Daily Orange Card Signatures (This is the second week on our card)
*Please encourage your child to read daily and document their minutes on the March BOOK-IT calendars.  We are extra excited this month for READING month!  They can also document their minutes on the "Moustache" form.  Our classroom door is already decorated with our favorite book titles.  Check out our post below!  April Book-It Calendars will be going home before break. 

*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system and how we are documenting that on the Orange Cards.  Remember, kids are only getting a "Dojo" mark if they end the day in the negatives.  This allows them more flexibilty.  (Scroll down for the post that explains Class Dojo.)  Also, students have received a code to log into their account and track their own behaviors.  I've also been leaving comments for the students to encourage positive behavior choices.  If you are interested in a parent code, please let me know.  I'd love to have you access their page as well. 
*THIS Thursday, March 28 is the end of the Q3.  Our Q3 Reward party is THIS Wednesday.  We will be bowling with the MS.  Report Cards for the marking period will not go home until after break. 

*Wishing everyone a wonderful SPRING break!  We come back and need to work really hard for a couple more months until our SUMMER vacation.  :)  Remind your child to always do their PERSONAL best! 

HOMEWORK for the week:

MONDAY 3-25

-S/V 116-117 (-ent -ant suffixes)  *TEST THURSDAY

-Read The Journal of Wong-Ming Chung *Packet due on Thursday

-Math Lesson 11-5 (P89)

-History for Mr. Bozek

-OC Signature

TUESDAY 3-26

-Practice Spelling  (-ent -ant suffixes)  *TEST THURSDAY

-Read The Journal of Wong-Ming Chung *Packet due on Thursday

-Math Lesson 11-6 (P90)
-Science: Muscular System

-OC Signature

WEDNESDAY 3-27

-Practice Spelling  (-ent -ant suffixes)  *TEST TOMORROW!

-Read The Journal of Wong-Ming Chung *Packet due TOMORROW!

-Math Lesson 11-7 (P91)

-OC Signature

THURSDAY 3-28 

-Math Lesson 11-8 (P92)
-OC Signature

*Read, relax, and ENJOY your break!  :)

Reading is a hoooooooot!

Bundle up on Wednesday! Brrr

On Wednesday afternoon from 1-2, the students will be joining some Hope College students, other VB students and Ms. Hillary to help clean-up our neighborhood.  Bundle up with coats, mittens, and hats! 

Info for next week: March 18-22

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

*Daily Orange Card Signatures (This is the first week on our new card)
*Please encourage your child to read daily and document their minutes on the March BOOK-IT calendars.  We are extra excited this month for READING month!  They can also document their minutes on the "Moustache" form.  Our classroom door will be decorated with all our favorite book titles.  I'll take pics once it's up. 

*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system and how we are documenting that on the Orange Cards.  Remember, kids are only getting a "Dojo" mark if they end the day in the negatives.  This allows them more flexibilty.  (Scroll down for the post that explains Class Dojo.)  Also, students have received a code to log into their account and track their own behaviors.  I've also been leaving comments for the students to encourage positive behavior choices.  If you are interested in a parent code, please let me know.  I'd love to have you access their page as well. 
*Swim Lessons have ended, so we'll resume our regular science and social studies afternoon schedule.
*Next week Thursday, March 28 is the end of the Q3.  The final progress report for the marking period went out on March 14 for a parent signature.  Any missing work in the next few days will be posted on their orange card.  Remind your child to do their PERSONAL BEST!  :)

HOMEWORK for the week:

MONDAY 3-18

-S/V 112-113 (mis- dis- prefixes)

-Read Buffalo Hunt *Packet due on Friday

-No Math (We took the Chapter 10 Test Today)

-History presentations take place this week for Hero Projects.  Be ready!

-OC Signature

TUESDAY 3-19

-Practice Spelling  (mis- dis- prefixes)

-Read Buffalo Hunt *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 11-1 (P85)
-Science Lesson 3-3 and Homework

-OC Signature

WEDNESDAY 3-20

-Practice Spelling  (mis- dis- prefixes)

-Read Buffalo Hunt *Packet due on Friday

-Grammar Worksheet- Comma Rules

-Math Lesson 11-2 (P86)

-OC Signature

THURSDAY 3-21 

-Practice Spelling  (mis- dis- prefixes) *TEST Tomorrow!

-Read Buffalo Hunt *Packet due TOMORROW!  Be ready for COMPREHENSION Test! 

-Math Lesson 11-3 (P87)
-Science: Nervous System

-OC Signature
****MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT****

FRIDAY 3-22

-READ! READ!  READ!  :) 
-Narrative Rough Drafts- if not completed in class!

-Math Lesson 11-4 (P88)

-OC Signature

Middle School Info Night

Thursday, March 21 is the Vanderbilt Middle School Night.  Please come and find out about what's in store for next year! 

Recess Reward

Congratulations Kiddos!  We filled our jar and voted on our reward.  We'll have an "extra" recess sometime in the coming week.  Great work! 

Guest Readers??

Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, and Uncles....
If you are interested in being a guest reader in our classroom please let us know.  We'd love to have you come and read your favorite short story to celebrate March is Reading Month! 

Week of March 11-15

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

*Daily Orange Card Signatures (This is the second week with these Orange Cards)
*Please encourage your child to read daily and document their minutes on the March BOOK-IT calendars.  We are extra excited this month for READING month!  

*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system and how we are documenting that on the Orange Cards.  Remember, kids are only getting a "Dojo" mark if they end the day in the negatives.  This allows them more flexibilty.  (Scroll down for the post that explains Class Dojo.)  Also, students have received a code to log into their account and track their own behaviors.  I've also been leaving comments for the students to encourage positive behavior choices.  If you are interested in a parent code, please let me know.  I'd love to have you access their page as well. 
*Swim Lessons will take place Mon-Thurs afternoons (1:50-2:35) this week.  This will take the place of History and Science for a couple weeks.  On March 18, we will again pick up with a regular schedule. 
*Hero Projects for Mr. Bozek will be due March 18 and 20.  Info has already been shared with the students. 

*Only 14 more days in the marking period.  Remind your child to do their PERSONAL BEST!  :)

HOMEWORK for the week:

MONDAY 3-11

-S/V 108-109 (Homophones)

-Read Sacagawea's Journey *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 10-4 (P82) 

-OC Signature

TUESDAY 3-12

-Practice Spelling  (Homophones)

-Read Sacagawea's Journey *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 10-5 (P83)
-Homophones Wkst

-OC Signature

WEDNESDAY 3-13

-Practice Spelling  (Homophones)

-Read Sacagawea's Journey *Packet due on Friday

-Grammar Worksheet- Fixing Fragments

-Math Lesson 10-6 (P84)

-OC Signature

THURSDAY 3-14 

-Practice Spelling  (Homophones) *TEST Tomorrow!

-Read Sacagawea's Journey *Packet due TOMORROW!  Be ready for COMPREHENSION Test! 

-Math Lesson 10-7 (Problem Solving LAB Page)
-Progress Report Signature

-OC Signature

FRIDAY 3-15

-READ! READ!  READ!  :)

-Math CH 10 Review *TEST on MONDAY!

-OC Signature

PJ Reading Day this Friday

This Friday, March 8, students are encouraged to wear appropriate pajamas to celebrate reading month. We'll have some DEAR (drop everything and read) time during the day!  **Also, bring an extra dollar to spend at the Middle School Market.  We'll visit them in the morning on Friday. 

Week of March 4-8

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

*Daily Orange Card Signatures (Students will receive a new Orange Card on Monday)
*Please encourage your child to read daily and document their minutes on the March BOOK-IT calendars.  We are extra excited this month for READING month!  

*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system and how we are documenting that on the Orange Cards.  Remember, kids are only getting a "Dojo" mark if they end the day in the negatives.  This allows them more flexibilty.  (Scroll down for the post that explains Class Dojo.)  Also, students have received a code to log into their account and track their own behaviors.  I've also been leaving comments for the students to encourage positive behavior choices.  If you are interested in a parent code, please let me know.  I'd love to have you access their page as well. 
*Swim Lessons will take place March 4-14 in the afternoons (1:50-2:40).  This will take the place of History and Science for a couple weeks.  On March 18, we will again pick up with a regular schedule. 
*Hero Projects for Mr. Bozek will be due March 18 and 20.  Info has already been shared with the students. 

HOMEWORK for the week:

MONDAY 3-4

-S/V 100-101 (Drop e and add suffix)

-Read Shh!  We're Writing the Constitution *Packet due on Friday

-CH 9 Math Review *Geometry TEST tomorrow! 

-OC Signature

 

TUESDAY 3-5

-Practice Spelling  (Drop e and add suffix)

-Read Shh!  We're Writing the Constitution *Packet due on Friday

-OC Signature

 

WEDNESDAY 3-6

-Practice Spelling  (Drop e and add suffix)

-Read Shh!  We're Writing the Constitution *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 10-1 (P79)

-OC Signature

THURSDAY 3-7 

-Practice Spelling  (Drop e and add suffix) *TEST Tomorrow!

-Read Shh!  We're Writing the Constitution *Packet due TOMORROW!  Be ready for COMPREHENSION Test! 

-Math Lesson 10-2 (P80)

-OC Signature

FRIDAY 3-8

-READ! READ!  READ!  :)

-Math Lesson 10-3 (P81)

-OC Signature

Looking ahead to next week...Feb. 25-March 1

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

*Daily Orange Card Signatures (This is the second week on our Orange Cards)
*Please encourage your child to read daily and document their minutes on the February BOOK-IT calendars.  The more kids read, the better readers they become.  March calendars will be going home this week. 

*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system and how we are documenting that on the orange cards.  Remember, kids are only getting a mark if they end the day in the negatives.  This allows them more flexibilty.  (Scroll down for the post that explains Class Dojo.)  Also, students have received a code to log into their account and track their own behaviors.  I've also been leaving comments for the students to encourage positive behavior choices.  If you are interested in a parent code, please let me know. 
*Swim Lessons will take place March 4-14 in the afternoons (1:45-2:45).  This will take the place of History and Science for a couple weeks.  On March 18, we will again pick up with a regular schedule. 
*Hero Projects for Mr. Bozek will be due March 18 and 20.  Info has already been shared with the students. 

HOMEWORK for the week:

MONDAY 2-25

-S/V 96-97 (Double final consonants)

-Read The Master Spy of Yorktown *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 9-5 (P75)

-History for Mr. Bozek
-OC Signature

TUESDAY 2-26

-Practice Spelling  (Double final consonants)

-Read The Master Spy of Yorktown *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 9-6 (P76)

-Science Lesson 3-2 (P25)

-Grammar Worksheet- Direct Objects & Indirect Objects

-OC Signature

WEDNESDAY 2-27

-Practice Spelling  (Double final consonants)

-Read The Master Spy of Yorktown *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 9-7 (P77)

-History for Mr. Bozek

-OC Signature

THURSDAY 2-28

 -Practice Spelling  (Double final consonants) *TEST Tomorrow!

-Read The Master Spy of Yorktown *Packet due TOMORROW!

-Math Lesson 9-8 (P78)

-Science Lesson 3-3 (P26)
-Progress Report Signature

-OC Signature

FRIDAY 3-1

-READ!

-Math Lesson 9-9 (Problem Solving LAB page)

-OC Signature

5th graders using edmodo! Thanks Mrs. DeVette!

GR Symphony

Unfortunately, as of now, it looks like the GR Symphony concert will be cancelled rather than postponed.  Hope you enjoyed another snowy day off.  I adjusted the week's homework below. 

Looking ahead to next week...Feb. 18-22

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

*Daily Orange Card Signatures (New Orange Cards this week)
*Please encourage your child to read daily and document their minutes on the February BOOK-IT calendars.  The more kids read, the better readers they become. 

*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system and how we are documenting that on the orange cards.  Also, students have received a code to log into their account and track their own behaviors.  If you are interested in a parent code, please let me know. 
*Hero Projects for Mr. Bozek will be due March 18 and 20.  Info has already been shared with the students. 

HOMEWORK for the week:

MONDAY 2-18

-S/V 92-93 (Changing y to i)

-Read The Declaration of Independence *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 9-1 (P71)

-History for Mr. Bozek
-Progress Report Signature

-OC Signature

TUESDAY 2-19 -Can you believe it?  Another snow day!! 

WEDNESDAY 2-20

-Practice Spelling (y-i)

-Read The Declaration of Independence *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 9-2 (P72)

-CH 1-2 Open Book Assessment
-Grammar Worksheet- Adj/Adv
-Popcorn $?
-OC Signature

THURSDAY 2-21

-Practice Spelling (y-i) *TEST Tomorrow!

-Read The Declaration of Independence *Packet due TOMORROW!

-Math Lesson 9-3 (P73)

-History for Mr. Bozek
-OC Signature

FRIDAY 2-22

-READ!

-Math Lesson 9-4 (74)
-Science Lesson 3-1 (P24)
-OC Signature

Valentine Party Fun!!

Recess Change

Due to ongoing behavior issues involving numerous 5^th grade students, the administration and 5^th grade teachers have decided to suspend afternoon recess indefinitely.  During this 15 minute time frame, 5^th grade classes will remain in their classroom and continue with regular learning.  As a “blue” consequence on Orange Cards, students will now complete an assignment from Mr. Groggel in the evenings a mark is earned.  This will replace the recess detentions which are not feasible due to this change.  While we realize this is not ideal, we are hopeful that students will make better choices following this recess suspension.  Thanks for your support!