No homework tonight! Enjoy your tricks and treats!
Remember to bring a sack lunch tomorrow for the field trip. Parents that are attending, please come to school by 8:15. We will boarding the bus around 8:20. We will return around 3:00. If you are coming with your child, they may leave with you when we return. The rest of the students will just have a study hall until 3:15.
Friday:
Tests in vocabulary, spelling, and science.
Abstract noun worksheet due
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
OOPS!
If you printed off the words from the spelling/vocab list (wiki) before today. They were incorrect. Hopefully your child has been paying attention enough to know they were last week's words! They have now been updated.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
10-30-12
Homework for tonight:
pb122 front side only
pen pal letter
ABC abstract book page
Bring a small snack and drink for tomorrow's movie party!
pb122 front side only
pen pal letter
ABC abstract book page
Bring a small snack and drink for tomorrow's movie party!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Science study guide for Friday's test
Students have a copy of the study guide for Friday's test, but just in case they lose it....
Natural resources, Fossil
fuel, atmosphere, and air pressure study
guide
A natural resource is something that is helpful and
taken from the earth.
A nonrenewable resource is takes thousands of years to replace.
An example would be a _rocks or minerals.
A renewable resource is a resource that is replaced as it is used.
An example would be _forest_.
A reusable resource is one that can be used more than once.
An example would be water .
Fossil fuels
Fossil fuels are formed by the remains of once living
animals.
Burning fossil fuels creates _energy.
Petroleum is the fossil fuel that is used for
transportation.
Methane is the fossil fuel that is used for heating
and cooking.
Methane is another word for natural gas.
The 4 steps in coal formation (in order) are: peat, lignite bitumen, anthracite
Peat is the cheapest stage of coal to retrieve because it is closest to the surface.
The rarest stage of coal is anthracite.
Atmosphere
The layer of the atmosphere that weather occurs in is troposhere
The layer of the atmosphere that is the hottest is thermosphere
The layer of the atmosphere that planes fly in is stratosphere
The layer of the atmosphere that is cold is mesosphere
Air pressure
There are 3 things that affect air pressure: the acronym for
these three things is HAT.
H:humidity
As humidity increases air pressure decreases.
A:_altitude
As _altitude increases air pressure decreases_____. That means
that at the top of a mountain there is less air pressure than at
the bottom.
T: temperature
Warm air has less pressure than cool air.
Hot = high pressure
High pressure = cool
temperature and clear skies.
Low pressure
=precipitation and warm temperatures
A meteorologist is the
scientific name for a weatherman/woman.
A baramoter
measures air pressure.
10-29-12
Monday:
ABC abstract noun chart
Word web
Tuesday:
pb122 (they have this, but it isn't due until Wed.)
Wednesday: Halloween party in the afternoon
Remember to bring a drink and a snack for yourself
Thursday: Field trip
You need a sack lunch
Students fees are paid, but any chaperones need to bring their money to pay for their entrance.
Tests on Friday:
Spelling
Vocabulary
Science
ABC abstract noun chart
Word web
Tuesday:
pb122 (they have this, but it isn't due until Wed.)
Wednesday: Halloween party in the afternoon
Remember to bring a drink and a snack for yourself
Thursday: Field trip
You need a sack lunch
Students fees are paid, but any chaperones need to bring their money to pay for their entrance.
Tests on Friday:
Spelling
Vocabulary
Science
Thursday, October 25, 2012
10-25-12
What an amazingly, busy week! It looks like next week will be just as exciting! First, I'd like to thank all of you who came to conferences. I appreciate being able to work with all of you in your child's educational journey!
Taylor Swift: Today we watched a webcast put on by Scholastic Book Club. They interviewed Taylor Swift about the importance that reading and writing has played in her life. It was a really neat experience and led to some terrific discussions in our classroom.
Science: We will be postponing the science test that was going to be on Monday. We will not be taking it until Friday. The kids just really aren't ready. We need a couple more days to review the material.
Reading: Read your 30 minutes OR more :)
Language arts:
practice book pages over our spelling and vocabulary words are due on Monday
paragraph on Iowa (postcard project) is due Monday
Taylor Swift: Today we watched a webcast put on by Scholastic Book Club. They interviewed Taylor Swift about the importance that reading and writing has played in her life. It was a really neat experience and led to some terrific discussions in our classroom.
Science: We will be postponing the science test that was going to be on Monday. We will not be taking it until Friday. The kids just really aren't ready. We need a couple more days to review the material.
Reading: Read your 30 minutes OR more :)
Language arts:
practice book pages over our spelling and vocabulary words are due on Monday
paragraph on Iowa (postcard project) is due Monday
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
10-24-12
No homework tonight! JUST READ!
The kids got a study guide for the next science test. The test will be Monday. It is over a few topics we've covered the last couple of weeks.
Spelling and vocabulary words were handed out today. I'll update the wiki as soon as I can. I am leaving early today. I have taken half a personal day.
Thanks to those of you who came to conferences last night! Those of you who didn't make it...you still have tomorrow night 4-8 :)
The kids got a study guide for the next science test. The test will be Monday. It is over a few topics we've covered the last couple of weeks.
Spelling and vocabulary words were handed out today. I'll update the wiki as soon as I can. I am leaving early today. I have taken half a personal day.
Thanks to those of you who came to conferences last night! Those of you who didn't make it...you still have tomorrow night 4-8 :)
Monday, October 22, 2012
10-22-12
No homework due tomorrow because we will be MAP testing during my language classes.
Due Wednesday:
possessive noun worksheet both sides
Don't forgot... Conferences tomorrow. Stop by any time! I'm looking forward to seeing you all!
Due Wednesday:
possessive noun worksheet both sides
Don't forgot... Conferences tomorrow. Stop by any time! I'm looking forward to seeing you all!
Friday, October 19, 2012
10-19-12
Homework for the weekend: Read 30 minutes
Skills test: NO help
Michelle Kwan quiz: You can't use the book
Monday: Vocabulary test
Tuesday is an early out for conferences. Conferences are from 2-6....stop by any time!
Thursday conferences 4-8!
Friday- no school
Skills test: NO help
Michelle Kwan quiz: You can't use the book
Monday: Vocabulary test
Tuesday is an early out for conferences. Conferences are from 2-6....stop by any time!
Thursday conferences 4-8!
Friday- no school
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
10-17-12
Only homework for tonight is to read 30 minutes!
MAP testing begins tomorrow!
Remember that conferences are next Tuesday and Thursday. They are unscheduled, which means you can stop by and see Ms. Bram OR myself, or both! If you'd rather not wait in line, I can also see parents/students for conferences during the day during my prep time/lunch time or at 3:15 when the kids leave. Let me know if you'd rather stop by some other time!
MAP testing begins tomorrow!
Remember that conferences are next Tuesday and Thursday. They are unscheduled, which means you can stop by and see Ms. Bram OR myself, or both! If you'd rather not wait in line, I can also see parents/students for conferences during the day during my prep time/lunch time or at 3:15 when the kids leave. Let me know if you'd rather stop by some other time!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
10-16-12
Sorry for the late post tonight...our tech person was working on my computer when I left school today :)
No homework! Just read 30 minutes.
Tomorrow is an early out!
Check the wiki for spelling and vocabulary words. The spelling test will be Friday and the vocab test will be Monday!
Thursday is the first day of our fall MAP testing.
No homework! Just read 30 minutes.
Tomorrow is an early out!
Check the wiki for spelling and vocabulary words. The spelling test will be Friday and the vocab test will be Monday!
Thursday is the first day of our fall MAP testing.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Objectives for the week of October 15
Reading: Students will investigate courage in the face of challenges. Students will recognize how authors can tell stories from various points of view!
Spelling/vocabulary: Students will recognize and use compound words.
Grammar: Students will be able to make singular and plural nouns into singular possessive and plural possessive.
Writing: Students will take large amounts of information and pick out the important details for note-taking.
Science: Students will discover atmospheric conditions, layers, air pressure, and the water cycle.
Spelling/vocabulary: Students will recognize and use compound words.
Grammar: Students will be able to make singular and plural nouns into singular possessive and plural possessive.
Writing: Students will take large amounts of information and pick out the important details for note-taking.
Science: Students will discover atmospheric conditions, layers, air pressure, and the water cycle.
10-15-12
RC quiz #3 is due today!
Homework:
Venn diagram for 2 tall tale characters
Science vocab definitions
Homework:
Venn diagram for 2 tall tale characters
Science vocab definitions
Thursday, October 11, 2012
10-11-12
Homework tonight:
Write your paragraph on which tall tale character you'd like to be...and why
Plural noun worksheet
Compare and contrast chart: Science
Tomorrow is our Homecoming Parade!
Write your paragraph on which tall tale character you'd like to be...and why
Plural noun worksheet
Compare and contrast chart: Science
Tomorrow is our Homecoming Parade!
Conferences
Rumor is...some of you didn't get the orange note about the change in conferences! So, here is another explanation of how we run our 5th grade conferences. Conferences in fifth grade are Unscheduled. You can come either of the conference days and see either Ms. Bram or myself, or BOTH if you'd like. Stop in the office and pick up your report card. Then come down and see us! The dates/times are: Oct. 23 (1:30-6) and October 25 (4-8). If you'd rather not wait on those nights, I also have some time available during the day when the kids go to specials. Give me a call and I'll set up a time for you during my prep!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
10-10-12
Science questions: page c39 1-5
Writing assignment: Which tall tale character would you be, if you could choose? Remember to watch where you put your commas...before or after a conjunction?!
Dress up day tomorrow: Camo day (no face paint)
Book orders are due on Friday!
WANTED: Do you know anyone who uses our Earth's natural resources? We'd like to have a speaker come in and talk to us about natural resources. Some examples might be a farmer, a person who works with conservation, someone who works in alterntive energies....
Writing assignment: Which tall tale character would you be, if you could choose? Remember to watch where you put your commas...before or after a conjunction?!
Dress up day tomorrow: Camo day (no face paint)
Book orders are due on Friday!
WANTED: Do you know anyone who uses our Earth's natural resources? We'd like to have a speaker come in and talk to us about natural resources. Some examples might be a farmer, a person who works with conservation, someone who works in alterntive energies....
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
10-9-12
WOWzers! There is some homework tonight!
The kids had 30-60 minutes of study hall today, so they probably got most of this done!
pb82: Vis and Vid root word worksheet
John Henry questions on page 10-11 in your tall tale packet.
John Henry illustration
Bumper cars worksheet: common and proper nouns
Wednesday: Dress like a farmer day
Thursday: Camo day
Friday: Parade, Bronco Spirit day, Haugen's book orders due
The kids had 30-60 minutes of study hall today, so they probably got most of this done!
pb82: Vis and Vid root word worksheet
John Henry questions on page 10-11 in your tall tale packet.
John Henry illustration
Bumper cars worksheet: common and proper nouns
Wednesday: Dress like a farmer day
Thursday: Camo day
Friday: Parade, Bronco Spirit day, Haugen's book orders due
Monday, October 8, 2012
Objectives for the week of October 8
Reading: Characteristics of a tall tale
Using the internet to collect information and view various webpages
Grammar: Common and proper nouns
Singular and plural nouns
Irregular plurals
Writing: using because correctly in our writing
Science: Natural resources, nonrenewable and renewable
Using the internet to collect information and view various webpages
Grammar: Common and proper nouns
Singular and plural nouns
Irregular plurals
Writing: using because correctly in our writing
Science: Natural resources, nonrenewable and renewable
10-8-12
Homework tonight: Read 30 minutes
Dress nice day tomorrow for homecoming!
Remember the vocabulary test is Wednesday!
Book orders for Haugen's homeroom due Friday.
Dress nice day tomorrow for homecoming!
Remember the vocabulary test is Wednesday!
Book orders for Haugen's homeroom due Friday.
Friday, October 5, 2012
10-5-12
Only homework for the weekend:
READ
Monday's vocab test has been moved to Wednesday. We just haven't had enough time working with those words! I really like those words to become a part of the student's permanent vocabulary!
Next week is homecoming!
Monday: Western day
My homeroom: Book order due Friday
Most importantly...have a great weekend!
READ
Monday's vocab test has been moved to Wednesday. We just haven't had enough time working with those words! I really like those words to become a part of the student's permanent vocabulary!
Next week is homecoming!
Monday: Western day
My homeroom: Book order due Friday
Most importantly...have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
10/4/12
Homework tonight:
Haugen's group vocabulary crossword
3 wishes paragraph
noun circle activity
Spelling test tomorrow!
Haugen's group vocabulary crossword
3 wishes paragraph
noun circle activity
Spelling test tomorrow!
Homecoming plans for next week
1.
Monday: western day. Along with the pep
assembly with the high school coming over here.
2.
Tuesday: dress up nice day
3.
Wednesday: farmer day.
4.
Thursday: camo day. NO paint on the faces
5.
Friday: BK-Bronco day. Along with the
parade.
OOPS! Conferences!
Trying our best to me confusing :)
Conference plans have changed several times over the last week or so! We are trying to find the best way to accomodate all of our parents. New and final plan....our conferences in fifth grade will be UNscheduled. You will be able to drop by any time and see either Mrs. Haugen or Ms. Bram! That way you can talk to both of us about any questions you might have. You don't HAVE to stop and see us both, but it is an option!
Subscribe by email...the posts were set to send to you several hours AFTER I posted them. I have finally figured out (thanks to our tech person) how to change the time they are sent out. You should get an email with my post every day between 5-7. You can check it manually at any time however, by just typing the webpage into the address bar. Thanks a bunch to those of you who are looking at it on a regular basis!
Conference plans have changed several times over the last week or so! We are trying to find the best way to accomodate all of our parents. New and final plan....our conferences in fifth grade will be UNscheduled. You will be able to drop by any time and see either Mrs. Haugen or Ms. Bram! That way you can talk to both of us about any questions you might have. You don't HAVE to stop and see us both, but it is an option!
Subscribe by email...the posts were set to send to you several hours AFTER I posted them. I have finally figured out (thanks to our tech person) how to change the time they are sent out. You should get an email with my post every day between 5-7. You can check it manually at any time however, by just typing the webpage into the address bar. Thanks a bunch to those of you who are looking at it on a regular basis!
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
10-3-12
Homework for tonight:
p 7 questions over Paul Bunyan
Illustrate Paul Bunyan
Vocabulary crossword (it is OK to use your vocabulary list)
Due Friday: Paragraph about your 3 wishes
Make sure you don't start sentences with and, but, or, so
Double spaced
Tests:
Thursday: science test
Friday: spelling test
Monday: vocabulary test
We had a nice walk today! Thanks to all of you who were able to take time out of your day to come and walk with us. Then, we had a manners assembly. We talked about how our behavior plans were progressing. The kids are doing a great job being silent in the halls when we move as a class. Our next goal is to move to various areas on our own without talking.
p 7 questions over Paul Bunyan
Illustrate Paul Bunyan
Vocabulary crossword (it is OK to use your vocabulary list)
Due Friday: Paragraph about your 3 wishes
Make sure you don't start sentences with and, but, or, so
Double spaced
Tests:
Thursday: science test
Friday: spelling test
Monday: vocabulary test
We had a nice walk today! Thanks to all of you who were able to take time out of your day to come and walk with us. Then, we had a manners assembly. We talked about how our behavior plans were progressing. The kids are doing a great job being silent in the halls when we move as a class. Our next goal is to move to various areas on our own without talking.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
10-2-12
Homework for tonight:
Illustrate Casey Jones
Unscramble your spelling/vocabulary words
Study for Thursdays Science test: all students have notecards to study from
Writing assignment due Friday: If you had three wishes, what would they be?
Wednesday: Early out
Walking for a healthy Iowa: 9-9:30 You are invited to come along if you would like
Assembly after the walk
Illustrate Casey Jones
Unscramble your spelling/vocabulary words
Study for Thursdays Science test: all students have notecards to study from
Writing assignment due Friday: If you had three wishes, what would they be?
Wednesday: Early out
Walking for a healthy Iowa: 9-9:30 You are invited to come along if you would like
Assembly after the walk
Monday, October 1, 2012
10-1-12
Homework for tonight:
Read 30 minutes
pb 49-50 Cloud classifying: this is difficult! If you struggle, bring it in before school and I'll help!
Johnny Appleseed illustration
Students received new spelling and vocabulary words today. The words are posted on the wiki. Spelling test is Friday and Vocab is Monday.
Science test over the layers of the earth is on Thursday. The kids will be getting study cards tomorrow.
Wednesday we are having a healthy Iowa walking day. We will be going for a walk as a whole school. We'll be on the trail. If you'd like to join us, you are invited. Be at the school by 8:45! We'll walk for around 30 minutes. When we get back we'll be going to the gym for an assembly.
Read 30 minutes
pb 49-50 Cloud classifying: this is difficult! If you struggle, bring it in before school and I'll help!
Johnny Appleseed illustration
Students received new spelling and vocabulary words today. The words are posted on the wiki. Spelling test is Friday and Vocab is Monday.
Science test over the layers of the earth is on Thursday. The kids will be getting study cards tomorrow.
Wednesday we are having a healthy Iowa walking day. We will be going for a walk as a whole school. We'll be on the trail. If you'd like to join us, you are invited. Be at the school by 8:45! We'll walk for around 30 minutes. When we get back we'll be going to the gym for an assembly.
