October 24, 2016

Hello Parents,

Thank you for partnering with me in making this first quarter of 5th grade a successful one!

*We will need clear (see-through) 2 liter bottles for our ecosystems lessons next quarter.  Please start collecting those and send them in when we track back in.

Here is a link to 2nd Quarter Curriculum Maps Website with links to 2nd Quarter Curriculum Guide

Links for looking ahead in Science: www.studyjams.com (Ecosystems) http://classroom.synonym.com/types-environmental-ecosystems-8640.html 

As you travel with your 5th grader I encourage discussing the various types of ecosystems. Ie. We live in Deciduous Forest, the beach is a Marine Ecosystem, and others you might think of (see the link referenced above for the various types). 

When we track in, I will check report cards as they are turned in for conference request and I can set those up for November. 

Have a safe and fun track out.

2nd quarter resumes on Monday, October 24th.

September 29, 2016

Details for tomorrow's Mystery Skype :
http://psolarz.weebly.com/how-to-set-up-and-run-a-mystery-skype-session.html

September 26, 2016

In case you are absent or want to look ahead: Reading this week~

This week we are learning about Fables, Tall Tales, Myths, Legends, and Fairy Tales in Reading:
http://www.newlands.wakefield.sch.uk/asset/531986/pdf (Monday)

Minilesson Video (Tuesday)
http://www.teachertube.com/video/myths-legends-and-folktales-416886?utm_source=video-google&utm_medium=video-view&utm_term=video&utm_content=video-page&utm_campaign=video-view-page

September 26, 2016

Homework this week:

Read & Study for Case 21's

Benchmark End of Quarter Summative Assessments (Case 21's):

 Tuesday Science Case 21 (weather)

Study Links-

www.studyjams.com (weather) & www.brainpop.com 

Thursday Math Case 21 

www.tenmarks.com any previous Quizlet Math Post (search the blog with keyword quizlet).

Updates:

Wednesday- Whole Foods Field trip 10-12:30, please email me if you can chaperone.

DC Permission Slips due before Track Out.

Payments Due as well. (please send me an email if I should be expecting payment after track out). 

Friday- Early Release Day. 

Thanks!

September 22, 2016

Today we had math conferences and each child had a chance to see  and learn their strengths and weaknesses. I also passed out anchor charts/ study guides for each of the math content areas we discussed. They are glued into Math Learning Logs aka Math Notebooks. Classroom remedial assessments (each kids knows exactly which objective they need to practice as I had them write it into the notebooks by the goal and the name for it) will take place next Tuesday. Here are some additional links for practice, as promised:

5.NBT.4: Rounding Decimals
http://www.math-play.com/rounding-decimals-game-1/rounding-decimals-game.html

5.NBT.5 : Standard multiplication
http://mrnussbaum.com/drag-and-drop-math/

5.NBT.6: Standard division
http://mrnussbaum.com/drag-and-drop-math/

5.NBT.7 Adding and Subtracting Decimals:

Hi parents! We are in need of several volunteers to help with boosterthon collection. The work is simple, just entering pledges collected into the system. It shouldn't take more than an hour and laptops will be provided. Any and all help is appreciated! Link below to sign up.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b49aea62ba20-boosterthon

Thank you!

Meg Capel

VP, PUE PTA

http://www.mathplayground.com/ASB_Hungry_Puppies_Decimals.html

September 22, 2016

Today we had math conferences and each child had a chance to see  and learn their strengths and weaknesses. I also passed out anchor charts/ study guides for each of the math content areas we discussed. They are glued into Math Learning Logs aka Math Notebooks. Classroom remedial /retake assessments (each kids knows exactly which objective they need to practice as I had them write it into the notebooks by the goal and the name for it) will take place next Tuesday. Here are some additional links for practice, as promised:

5.NBT.4: Rounding Decimals
http://www.math-play.com/rounding-decimals-game-1/rounding-decimals-game.html

5.NBT.5 : Standard multiplication
http://mrnussbaum.com/drag-and-drop-math/

5.NBT.6: Standard division
http://mrnussbaum.com/drag-and-drop-math/

5.NBT.7 Adding and Subtracting Decimals:
http://www.mathplayground.com/ASB_Hungry_Puppies_Decimals.html

September 19, 2016

Homework this week:

• Study Figurative Language on Quizlet https://quizlet.com/_2ii8dd
• Correct mistakes in Tuesday Folder
• Read Poetry, Folktales, and graphic novels.

(In class) Math Workshop Q1W8 & W9
New- Decimals on a number line End of Quarter Review- Adding & Subtracting Decimals, Multiplying by Power of Ten, Rounding Decimals, & Word/Expanded/Standard Form.

A.) Mrs. Nelson Days 23-32

B.) Independent Practice: Days 23 -32 -Due 9/30, take home if you do not finish enough in class.

C.) Quizlet- Math Vocabulary https://quizlet.com/_2irpq5

D.) Problem of the Day

September 14, 2016

Updates:

Today: Please check email for updates on DC RSVP due today for chaperones and students!!

Thursday Picture Day at 1:30

Friday Fun Run at 11:50  Reminders:

Parent Volunteers (to check mark laps on t-shirts) and students dress down, a color run is fun but messy.
Feel free to bring sunglasses, swimming goggles, and bandana's to cover.
Lunch will follow right after fun run.

Assessments:
Spelling Test this Friday
Reading Test on Daily 5 learning objectives (RL5.3, W5.3a,W5.3c).

Study links for reading:
RL5.3 https://learnzillion.com/assignments/F38B9DS
Writing Objectives are transitional words and should be in writing interactive notebooks, open notes assessment :).

September 12, 2016

Homework this week:

• Study Spelling Words (in agenda & Spelling City) https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=37184960
• Correct Mistakes in Tuesday Folder (for practice)
• Study Math Vocabulary Terms on Quizlet (https://quizlet.com/_1hjrrq)
• www.studyjams.com (Weather)

Resource for Math Workshop:

https://learnzillion.com/assignments/QU5B8E7 or code QU5B8E7

Updates:

9/14 RSVP for white house tour due for chaperones and students attending (still pending approval)

9/15 Picture Day

9/16 Color Fun Run Parent volunteers appreciated to check mark tshirts and pass out water, send in a change of clothes.

September 8, 2016

Day 41 Math Assessment went home today, I just felt that Tuesday folder is not soon enough to correct mistakes and learn from them. Students are encouraged to correct mistakes for future opportunities to show mastery in the objectives.

Also, study link for new concepts:
Round Decimals https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/arith-decimals/arith-review-rounding-decimals/e/rounding_numbers

Power of Ten https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-fifth-grade-math/cc-5th-place-value-decimals-top/cc-5th-intro-powers-of-ten/v/powers-of-10

September 7, 2016

Please register for FUNRUN ASAP. We have earned extra recess (10 minutes) & Sports Day on Thursday (Wear your favorite sports gear!!)

Meetings tonight, can't make it? I'll email the ppt presentations :)

In Class Resource for Math Workshop & Daily 5 Due 9/16 & Assessments 9/16

• Spelling Test
• Reading assessment
• Math Assessment 5.NBT.1 & 5.NBT 2 (Extra practice links will be posted tomorrow from Khan Academy).

Q1:Week 6 Math Workshop:

I can multiply numbers by power of ten 5.NBT.1 (new) I can recognize place value represents a base ten place value system 5.NBT.2(new)

I can round, add, and subtract decimals (review)

A.) Mrs. Nelson –practice rounding decimals, and adding /subtracting decimals using a grid (review)

B.) Ten Marks (place value assignment) and

 Learn zillion take notes in MLL

C.)  Independent Practice (Subtracing decimals word problems) (finish days 17-20)

D.) Problem of the Day with Student Leader

Daily 5 Links:

www.learnzillion.com Codes: KH6FY84; F38B9DS

Transitional words to write into your writing: http://www.studygs.net/wrtstr6.htm

Spelling city https://www.spellingcity.com/anelsonpue/Select Q1W6

September 7, 2016

In Class Resource for Math Workshop & Daily 5 Due 9/16 & Assessments 9/16

• Spelling Test
• Reading assessment
• Math Assessment 5.NBT.1 & 5.NBT 2 (Extra practice links will be posted soon from Khan Academy).

Q1:Week 6 Math Workshop:

I can multiply numbers by power of ten 5.NBT.1 (new) I can recognize place value represents a base ten place value system 5.NBT.2(new)

I can round, add, and subtract decimals (review)

A.) Mrs. Nelson –practice rounding decimals, and adding /subtracting decimals using a grid (review)

B.) Ten Marks (place value assignment) and

 Learn zillion take notes in MLL

C.)  Independent Practice (Subtracing decimals word problems) (finish days 17-20)

D.) Problem of the Day with Student Leader

Daily 5 Links:

www.learnzillion.com Codes: KH6FY84; F38B9DS

Transitional words to write into your writing: http://www.studygs.net/wrtstr6.htm

Spelling city https://www.spellingcity.com/anelsonpue/Select Q1W6

September 6, 2016

Homework for this week:

• Reference study guide for Wednesday Math Test (add & subtract decimals, rounding decimals, and 4 long division problems).

• Read 30 minutes a day.

• Weather: www.studyjams.com

September 2, 2016

Important Dates for September:

9/2-9/4: Parents Register your kids for Boosterthon tonight so we can win a prize!! www.funrun.com 9/5 : No School
9/6 : DC Whitehouse clearance form due for chaperones
9/7 : DC Parent Meeting at 6 ; Human Growth & Development Meeting at 6:30
9/9 : Early Release
9/ 16 : Fun Run
9/26-9/28 :Reading, Math, Science (Weather) Case 21 Benchmark Assessments
9/28 : Whole Foods Field Trips (Parent chaperones meet us there at 10).
9/29: Family Fun Night at Barnes and Nobles in Triangle Town Center Mall
9/30: Track Out Day (Learning Experience at 2pm, parents are invited to come in). Parent coordinator needed to set up stations and coordinate crafts and treat with a sign up genius.

Parents! Our Fun Run program is finally here! The Boosterthon team will kick off the program today with an awesome Pep Rally to get our students fired up to help Pleasant Union . Please support us by asking friends and family to pledge your child for the Fun Run. (Remember, students will run 30-35 laps.) Enter all pledges at FUNRUN.COM, and your student will be rewarded the very next day. Plus, your student will receive a FREE prize just for being registered on funrun.com!

Check out the attached flyer for full details.

Thanks!!

Rick Childs - PTA President

Meg Capel - PTA VP