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! 

PE clothes on Tuesday

Tomorrow, Feb. 12, the kids are allowed to wear comfy athletic clothing for PE- Jump Rope for Heart Day.  Parents are also welcome to join the kids during gym class from 9-9:45 in the morning.

*Also, a note for Valentine treat donations will be going home tomorrow.  We are hoping to have cupcakes and juiceboxes for our 25 kids on Thursday.  Please let me know if you are willing to help out!  Thanks. 

I adjusted the week's homework below due to our Snow/Ice Day!

Looking ahead to next week...

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

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

*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system and how we are documenting that on the orange cards. 
*Hero Projects for Mr. Bozek will be due March 18 and 20.  Info has already been shared with the students. 
*Please return permission slips for the Grand Rapids Symphony on Feb. 19.  If you are interested in attending with us, just let me know! 
*The area Spelling Bee will be at Vanderbilt on Tuesday evening at 7 pm. 

HOMEWORK for the week:

Monday- Another Snow/Ice Day! 

TUESDAY 2-12
-S/V 88-89 (Compounds)

-Read The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 8-9 (P70)
-Science Lesson 2-3 (P16)
-OC Signature

WEDNESDAY 2-13

-Practice Spelling (Compounds)

-Re-read The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere *Packet due on Friday

-Math Lesson 8-10 (LAB Problem Solving Page)
-History for Mr. Bozek
-Metaphor Poem
**Valentines for Tomorrow**
-OC Signature

THURSDAY 2-14

-Review Spelling Words (Compounds) *Test Tomorrow!

-Re-read The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere *Packet due Tomorrow!  *Test Tomorrow!
-Math CH 8 Review  *Test Tomorrow!
*BIG Test Day tomorrow!  Be prepared.  :)

-OC Signature

FRIDAY 2-15

-READ!
-Grammar Worksheet (Commonly Mis-used Words)

-OC Signature

Are you seeing story packets at home?

Students are encouraged to complete and review story packets each week night. Packets are generally due on Friday in preparation for reading and vocabulary tests. Please help by holding your child accountable for their best work. Here's an example of a student's work from last week.

Weekly Update for Feb. 4- Feb. 7

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

*Daily Orange Card Signatures (New Orange Cards on Monday)
*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.  January calendars are due by Tuesday.  February calendars were sent home with report cards. 
*Please find our post below to read more about our Class Dojo point system. 
*Looking forward to meeting with you this week for conferences.  Students are welcome to attend.  If you are unsure of your scheduled time, please contact the office or send me an e-mail. 
*Hero Projects for Mr. Bozek will be due March 18 and 20.  Info has already been shared with the students. 
*Please return permission slips for the Grand Rapids Symphony on Feb. 19.  If you are interested in attending with us, just let me know! 

HOMEWORK for THIS WEEK:

MONDAY 2-4

-S/V 84-85 (Possessive Nouns)

-Math Lesson 8-5 (P66)
-History for Mr. Bozek

-OC Signature

TUESDAY 2-5

-Practice Spelling (Possessive Nouns)

-Read The Night the Revolution Began *Packet due Thursday **No Reading Test this week.

-Math Lesson 8-6 (P67)
-Science Lesson 2-2 (p15)
-OC Signature

WEDNESDAY 2-6

-Review Spelling Words (Possessive Nouns) *Test Tomorrow
-Reread The Night the Revolution Began *Packet due Tomorrow

-Math Lesson 8-7 (P68)
-History for Mr. Bozek
-OC Signature

THURSDAY 2-7

-Math Lesson 8-8 (P69)
-OC Signature