June 21, 2017

Science EOG Practice:

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/enter-title26955

Search Blog with the following words for resources: Weather, Ecosystems, Force, and Human Body.

You will find vocabulary, videos , and other study tools.

Also, tomorrow is the first day of Summer! We will celebrate next Wednesday -beach balls, popsicles, and outdoor games welcome~1:00pm

Graduation Morning: (Please keep in mind these are approximate)

• 8:45am - Doors will open for parents to find their seats.  Please make sure they know that it is limited seating and that it is first come - first served
• 9:25am - Students should be lined up in the hallway in reverse alphabetical order ready to begin the ceremony
• 9:30am - Graduation ceremony will begin

June 12, 2017

Homework for this week:

• 30 minutes Dreambox total (about 10 minutes a night)
• Math Packet for EOG review  (39 questions total, so about 10 a night)

EOG EXTRA PRACTICE MATH SITES: (EOG NEXT WEEK MONDAY - WEDNESDAY)

• Fraction Games:
• http://www.mathplayground.com/FractionGame/FractionGame.html
• http://hoodamath.com/games/fraction.php
• http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions.html
• http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/math-fract.html
• http://www.softschools.com/math/fractions/games/
• http://mrnussbaum.com/fractions/
• http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/math-games/melvins-make-match/
• Math-Drills-Great for computation, fraction, mixed numbers, and order of operations work.
• DadsWorksheets.com - great website for additional practice!
• Fraction Calculator
• Multiplication Chart
• Addition Worksheets
• Subtraction Worksheets
• Multiplication Worksheets
• Division Worksheets
• Great Parent Games- This file has great resources and games for students and parents to play together.
• Parent Fraction Resource- use this page to review all operations with fractions so you can help your child. :)

Weather

• Air Pressure, Air Masses, and Weather Fronts 
• Formation of Clouds and Relation to Weather Systems Study Guide 
• Weather vs Climate, Weather Tools, and Geographical Influences Study Guide
• Global Winds, Jet Stream, Gulf Stream, El Nino and La Nina Study Guide

Ecosystems

• BiomesStudyGuide 
• Ecosystems Study Guide 
• Food Chain Study Guide 
• Interactions in Ecosystems

Energy: Conservation and Transfer

• ConductionConvection-and-Raditaion-Study-Guide 

Forces and Motion

• Force and Motion Study Guide.pdf 
• Friction Study guide.pdf 
• Gravity and Changing Direction 5th grade Study Guide.pdf 
• Speed Study Guide.pdf 

Living Organisms

• Living-Organisms-Study-Guide 
• Single Celled and Multicellular Organisms Study Guide 
• Similarities-of-Parents-and-Offspring-Study-Guide 
• Skeletal & Muscular System Study Guide
• Digestive System Study Guide
• Circulatory and Cardiovascular System Study Guide
• Respiratory System Study Guide

Matter: Properties and Change

• States and Changes of Matter
• Water Cycle Study Guide .pdf 

EOG Prep

• 5th grade science eog vocabulary study guide.pdf 
• NC Science Vcabulary 2015.pdf 

Please forward to your parents. Thanks!

PUE Parents,

As the school year comes to an end, the PTA would like to treat our outstanding staff at Pleasant Union to one last lunch. We are putting together a big cookout on June 16th where the staff can enjoy a few more fun moments together while sharing some yummy food. Please consider donating a food item or making a monetary donation towards the lunch.

To make a monetary contribution:

Return flyer (look in your student's Tuesday folder) with donation attached (cash no longer accepted) by Thursday, June 15th. (checks payable to PUE PTA) -or-

Go to http://pueschool.corecommerce.com to donate using a credit card or Paypal.

Sign-up to donate items using the SignUp genius link at http://www.puepta.com/sign-up-links--calendars.html

For your convenience, volunteers will collect donations during carpool the morning of June 16th. If you have any questions please contact Meg Capel (meg.pue@gmail.com).

As always, thanks for all of your help!!

June 6 ,2017

Homework for this week:
Correct Math Eog Release & New Calculator active sent home
Study Science Quizlet Vocabulary on the blog, search  Ecosystems & Weather through the blog. Al.o, use Science notebooks to study,

Donuts for Dad - Friday, June 9th @ 8:00am

RSVP Deadline  - Wed, June 7th

http://www.puepta.com/rsvp.html

May 30, 2017

Homework for this week:

Math EOG Review Packet

Reminders:

Field day is Friday 12:30-2:30

Tuesday, May 30th

• Family Fun Night at Milton's and Goodberries -See article above for details/times
• Durant Road Middle School Open House for rising 6th grade at 6:00 pm for those students who are coming to DRMS next year.

Important Dates!!

Parents Next Friday is Field Day!!! Volunteers may be needed. Parents & siblings are welcome to attend.

* Friday, June 2nd (12:30-2:30).

* Rain date Tuesday, June 6th

June 5: Kona Ice Truck (send kids in with $3.00

June 9: Donuts for Dad.

May 23, 2017

Hello parents,

Here are the important points of note for this week.

*Progress reports are being sent home today. (Tuesday, 5.23.17)

*There will be no school this upcoming Monday (5.29.17) in observance of Memorial Day.

*Next Tuesday (5.30.17) is our last Family Fun Night of the year.  4-9pm at Goodberry's and 5-10pm at Milton's Pizza.  Please remember to mention Pleasant Union when you go.

*Next Friday (6.2.17) is Field Day from 12:30-2:30 is the weather is cooperative.  The make-up rain date is Tuesday, 6.6.17.

*I sent an email earlier today about 5th grade graduation.  Please look through that information.  The forms (attached on that email this morning) will be coming home with your child today.

*As we are coming closer to EOG's I do have a few notes about those tests.

1. I have attached a pdf with all the 5th grade standards so you can better help your students prepare for the test.  Keep in mind that we are expecting fractions to be roughly half of the test, so make sure they know how to work with fractions.

2. If you do not already have EOG dates on your calendar, they are Monday, June 19th through Wednesday, June 21st.  We will have Reading on Monday, math on Tuesday, and science on Wednesday.

3. Studies have shown that students perform better when they feel confident in their abilities.  In order to help with this, I'm asking that parents write a motivating/encouraging letter to their child for them to open and read on test days.  If you would like to participate, please indicate your child's name and which day (math, reading, science) on the envelope and I will put those letters on their desks for them to see on test days.  Feel free to send them in at any time before the 19th.

*As always, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you.

Ben Schoenebeck
Fifth Grade Teacher
Pleasant Union Elementary School
919-870-4230

May 22, 2017

Homework for this week: (posted a little early)
Math Sheets: Measurement Review & Reading Line Plots
Study Math Vocabulary: https://quizlet.com/148393996/ladder-method-flash-cards/
Study Spelling words: https://www.spellingcity.com/anelsonpue/

May 18, 2017

Tonight's homework, if not completed in class as we have been working on it for almost two weeks: Days 147-149.

Q4;W4 Math Workshop: Review Metric Measurement Conversions. New: Line Plot

A.) Mrs. Nelson Days 159-163
B.) Quizlet- Ladder Method (Metric System) https://quizlet.com/_2gcljg (Metric Test next Friday)
C.)Days 159-163
D.) Student Leader, Problem of the Day

Spelling Words for Next Friday: Part of our Daily 5
https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=46001504

May 15, 2017

We are working on Metric Measurement, writing book reports, and Force & Motion this week.

Homework:
Read for Book Club (must finish by June).
Work on Book Report using outline provided.
Dreambox (math)

May 10, 2017

Save the Date:

•  Graduation is June 30th at the start of school. Dress is "nice" . Ie- dresses , slacks, and collared shirts. Afterwards we will meet at Blue Jay Point Park for lunch.
• June 5th at 2:00 we will have a Kona Ice Truck. Cups are $2.75

May 10, 2017

Student Survey:  http://surlogin.wcpss.net/.

Thank you so much for the lovely gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week. I have such a wonderful class and I will miss them when they move on.

May 8, 2017

Homework for this week:
Study Customary Vocabulary: https://quizlet.com/_3fqh07 (mostly a review from previous grades
Study Force and Motion Vocabulary Part 2-https://quizlet.com/_3fqfl4
Vocabulary assessment on Friday
Read for Book Club

Thank you for the cards & flowers today for Teacher Appreciation!!

May 2, 2017

What we learned today in Math: Volume of Complex Shapes~ Extra Practice/review at home

https://safeshare.tv/x/ss5908966a1414e

Finding volume of irregular figures.

In this lesson, you will learn how to find the volume of irregular figures. First, seperate your irregular figure into seperate rectangular prisms. Then, find the volume of each rectangular prism. Remeber, use the given clues to find your length, width, and height. Add the volumes of your seperate rectangular prisms together to find the total volume of your irregular figure. Remember your cubic unit.

https://safeshare.tv/x/ss5908970e09164

May 1, 2017

Homework for this week:

1. Study Volume Vocabulary Part 1 for assessment Friday: https://quizlet.com/_13tbsz
2. Study Force & Motion Vocabulary for assessment Friday: https://quizlet.com/203386568/force-motion-4th-quarter-science-part-1-flash-cards/
3. Read for assigned Book club, jot down new vocabulary, text connections, and questions you have about the book and its characters. Be prepared for your book club discussions.

Let's have a great week!

April 27, 2017

Friday, May 12th

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

The Pleasant Union PTA invites students to bring

their mom to school to enjoy an early Mother’s Day treat together!

Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 10th  with number attending at http://www.puepta.com/rsvp.html

In order to have enough food/drinks for everyone, we must have an accurate number of people attending. If mom is not available, you may bring another adult with you.

April 25, 2017

Save the Date~

Parents are invited to Field Day: June 9. Rain date is June 16.

Students, here is a reminder to study Spelling Words and Science Vocabulary.

April 24, 2017

Math Workshop: Volume (Geometry)
A. )Mrs. Nelson-Prisms
B.)Volume Vocabulary-https://quizlet.com/_13tbsz
Dreambox-
C.)Volume 1 Page 77 & 78
D.) Problem of the Day

Homework:
Quizlet-Force & Motion (last week's blog)
Study Jams-Force & Motion - Gravity & Inertia (last week's blog)
Spelling Words (see Daily 5) https://www.spellingcity.com/anelsonpue/

April 20, 2017

Hey 5th Grade Families!!

I am looking forward to track in on April 20th.

Our last quarter will be kicked off with a Breakout edu box and a quarter long team challenge called "Moving Up The Ranks". We will make a squad name and come up with a cadence. Friday feel free to wear camouflage or military type colors (green and black come to mind).

Some other fun things planned for the quarter-

• I-movies for old book clubs
• New Book Clubs
• New Math Student Leaders
• Mystery Skype 
• 4c's projects and Genius Hour
• Force & Motion w/ Mr. Schoenebeck
• and more.

Homework for this week:

Study Science Vocabulary : Force & Motion Part 1
Study Jams : Force and Motion
Study Jams: Gravity and Inertia

Parents are welcome to email me to request Case 21 scores for 3rd quarter. Overall, the class did great. Or send in a note and I will send home with child. You are also welcome to request a conference. I can stay after school until 5:30  Friday and next Monday,if anyone wants to meet and discuss grades, scores, transition to Middle School etc. Email me to let me know you are coming.

Thanks, see everyone soon.

March 23, 2017

Dear 5th grade parents,

Please be on the look out for a form with details about placing a personalized recognition ad for your graduating 5th grader. Let us know right away if you'd like to reserve a space and what you'd like your special message to say. Forms and money must be turned in by next Thursday, March 30th. Due to the quick turnaround time, you can also email me directly with your instructions to make it more convenient.

Thank you!

Meg Capel

Meg.pue@gmail.com

March 21, 2017

Good morning teachers! Can you pass along the following email to your parents? Thank you!

Dear PUE parents,

 The final day to order a yearbook for the 2017-2018 school year is next Thursday, March 31st. Please return your order form with payment or go to http://www.puepta.com/yearbook.html to place an online order. Don't forget about the options to personalize your student's yearbook or upgrade to a hardback book!

Attention 5th grade parents: Space is available in the yearbook to include a special message for your graduating 5th grader. Be on the lookout for a form going home with directions on how to reserve your spot.

Thanks!

Meg Capel

Yearbook Orders Received for: (students name is initialed) . If you have paid online, please let me know. Thanks!

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March 21, 2017

repost from Mr. Schoenebeck's newsletter

Hello parents,

Here are the important points for this week.

*Case 21 tests are today (Tuesday), Wednesday, and Thursday mornings.  The tests are reading, math, and science respectively.

*We have been registering students for electives in middle school.  As students get signed up for their electives, you will be getting a note with "Teacher Recommendations."  This is not actually a recommendation from myself, but rather a list of courses I was given in which to enroll your child based on testing data such as EOG's and Case 21's.  If you are interested in a different recommendation, please note that on the recommendation form and inform us before track out.  If you are satisfied with the recommendations, please sign and return the form.  If you have any questions, you may email Ms. Cooper at ccooper@wcpss.net.  Feel free to cc me on that email as well.

*Thursday night is our school talent show.

*Friday is early release.  Dismissal is at 1:15.  Please make sure your child knows how they are getting home on Friday.

*The first day of 4th quarter is Thursday, April 20th.  Enjoy your track out.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

Thank you.

March 20, 2017

Middle School Course Recommendations are going home today. Please note that although it reads "Teacher Recommendations". It is not actually a teacher recommendation, 5th grade teachers were given a list of courses to enroll your child in based on testing data. For example, EOG's and Case 21. If you are interested in a higher recommendation, please note that on the recommendation form before we track out. If not, just sign and return. If you have any questions please email ccooper@wcpss.net. Feel free to cc' me.

Thanks!

*Friday is early release & Track out

Homework for this week:

• Study Human Body Vocabulary (previous Blog Post)
• Study Heredity & Body Systems on Brain Pop
• Ten Marks Fraction Practice (this is the best tool as I can differentiate based on your child's needed learning objectives)

Case 21's are this week- Fractions, Reading, Human Body. Scores may assist with Middle School Placement of courses so please be sure your child is here on time and ready. 

Thanks.

March 14, 2017

New Math Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_2rhrwx

March 13, 2017

• Homework for this week:
• TenMarks Math assignments (3) Online Add & Subtract Fractions unlike denominators, visual models, and word problems.
• Achieve 3000
• Human Body Quizlet Vocabulary-https://quizlet.com/_se2bd

March 8, 2017

*repost from email

Good morning,

Sending this email to current and previous classroom volunteers this year. Here is an activity if any of you are interested in coordinating a Track Out Learning Experience/ Sign Up Genius, for Thursday before track out. If not, we could save this for 4th quarter. Also, posting to blog. Just shoot me an email if interested.

 Thanks!

Other ideas the kids had-

• Holiday/ Easter Craft
• Pictures with someone's pet Bunny
• Jellybean Guess Jar
• Another scavenger hunt
• Cupstacking Challenge

Sudsy Science: Creating Homemade Bath Bombs
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sudsy-science-creating-homemade-bath-bombs/

March 7, 2017

Repost from Mr. Schoenebeck's newsletter

Hello parents,

Here are the important points for the upcoming week.

*Tomorrow (Wednesday) we will have no homework due to a large portion of our class performing in the Pieces of Gold concert.  Good luck to those performers.  Break a leg!

*Next Monday (13th) is picture day for spring pictures.

*Case 21 dates have been set.  Please try to ensure that your child gets a good night's sleep, and a hearty breakfast on the following days.

-Tuesday, March 21st -- English Language Arts

-Wednesday, March 22nd -- Math

-Thursday, March 23rd -- Science (Human Body)

*March 23rd (Thursday) from 2:30-3:30 we will be having our spring Learning Experience.  We will be playing my favorite game, Ultimate Frisbee!  More information on that coming soon. 

As always if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Thank you.

Ben Schoenebeck
Fifth Grade Teacher
Pleasant Union Elementary School
919-870-4230
Scholastic Book Order ID:  LGQ7G

March 7, 2017

 For student reference in class:

Q3:W7 Math Workshop: Multiplying  & Dividing Fractions Word Problems

A.)  Mrs. Nelson- Days 123 & 124 

B.)  Quizlet -https://quizlet.com/_37j72p

C.)   Independent Practice- See attached 
http://www.wcpss.net/Page/14034 Go to Quarter 3, first 2 videos on dividing fractions.

D.)  Problem of the Day (New Student Leader)