Friday Forecast for November 16-20
Another great week….here is some of what we learned!
Important items to address!
In reading this week, students read multiple texts based on a common topic and compared the various text structures presented. Next week, students will learn to find the main idea of an article and supporting evidence.
In math this week, students learned to plot and interpret points on a coordinate grid. There will be a unit test on geometry and coordinate grids on Monday, November 16th. Our next unit, which will begin on Tuesday, is multiplying decimals.
In social studies, students learned about important historical figures during the American Revolution and famous battles of the Revolution. There will be a unit test on the American Revolution on Monday, November 16th. Students have study guides to help assist them.
We will begin our next science unit on Tuesday, November 17th. The unit will focus on Human Body Systems and will be taught by Mrs. Hahn.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARejlZex4Os&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Multiplying Decimals by Decimals with Base Ten Grids:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Kx8zr-qV_g&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Multiplying Decimals by Decimals with Base Ten Grids-Video 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol8JHVFHHE8&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Multiplying Decimals by Decimals with Number Lines:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmZ19ezyBnk&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Multiplying Decimals by Decimals with Number Lines-Video 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbfpjZu9BNU&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Friday Forecast for November 9-13, 2015
Another great week….here is some of what we learned!
Important items to address!
In reading, students will continue to read a variety of informational texts to identify the different text structures that are presented. Students will continue with annotating and summarizing a text. They will also begin comparing texts on a similar topic with different structures. In writing, students will begin writing an opinion piece on Patriots and Loyalists.
In math, we will finish up our study of 2-D figures and begin a unit on coordinate grids. Students will practice plotting and interpreting points on a grid. Battleship is a wonderful game to play at home to practice these skills. ☺
During social studies, students learned about the events leading up to the American Revolution this week. They learned about different taxes that were imposed on the colonists and created a poster called, “Road to the Revolution”. Next week, students will learn about the Declaration of Independence and about important battles of the Revolution. There will be a unit assessment on Friday, November 13th, so please continue to study notes nightly.
Thanks again for your continued support at home!
Friday Forecast for October 19-23rd
Another great week….here is some of what we learned!
Important items to address!
During reading this week, students continued to work on making inferences based on character interactions. Next week, students will learn how to write a summary of a text. In writing, students are publishing final copies of their personal narratives.
Please make sure your child is reading at home each night!
During math, students continued to work on adding and subtracting decimals using a variety of methods. Next week, students will have a quiz on adding and subtracting decimals on Thursday, October 22nd and a Quarterly test on Friday, October 23rd. The quarterly test will cover all math concepts that have been studied this quarter (multiplying and dividing whole numbers, place value, and decimals)
In science, we are wrapping up our unit on Ecosystems. Students will have a unit test on Thursday, October 22nd. Please make sure your child is studying their ecosystems vocabulary words nightly. This will assist them greatly on their unit test.
Thank you for your continued support at home!
The link provided will demonstrate how students will add and subtract decimals using Base Ten Blocks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t66sDWGe4PM&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz&index=7
The link provided will demonstrate how students will add and subtract decimals using Number Lines:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJBn8N87njg&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Thanks again for your continued support at home!
Friday Forecast for October 12-16th
**Reminder-Early Release on Friday!!!
Another great week….here is some of what we learned!
Important items to address!
In reading, students continued to learn how to compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story. They will continue to read familiar texts and make inferences based on character interactions next week. Please make sure your child is reading at home each night.
In math, students learned how to add and subtract decimals using various models and the standard algorithm. Next week, students will practice adding and subtracting decimals in word problems.
The link provided will demonstrate how students will add and subtract decimals using Base Ten Blocks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t66sDWGe4PM&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz&index=7
The link provided will demonstrate how students will add and subtract decimals using Number Lines:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJBn8N87njg&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Friday Forecast for September 28-October 2, 2015
Another great week….here is some of what we learned!
Important items to address!
Please make sure you are checking your child’s agenda daily. Homework assignments
are listed by subject.
What are we learning???
In reading this week, students practiced reading a variety of fiction texts to answer specific
questions. The week ended with a unit assessment covering all standards learned thus far. Next
week, students will learn how to compare and contrast two characters, settings, and events in a
text. We will focus on a reading unit titled “The American Slurp”. Students will make a mosaic of
cultures to describe different traditions that are unique to their families. Then, there will be a
final personal narrative writing piece that students will complete. We will begin a new
Flocabulary unit on Monday as well. Students should be studying vocabulary definitions nightly.
In math this week, students learned about the power of 10 and how it impacts place value.
Next week, we will learn how to round decimals using number lines and bench marks. After
that, students will learn how to add and subtract decimals in various ways. The videos below
will show you some examples of what your child will be learning in class. Please continue to
review two-digit multiplication and division at home! We are continuing to review this concept in
our Team Time classes.
The link provided will demonstrate how students will add and subtract decimals with Base Ten
Blocks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t66sDWGe4PM&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFf
jq8Gz&index=7
The link provided will demonstrate how students will add and subtract decimals using Number
Lines:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJBn8N87njg&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq
Friday Forecast for September 21-25, 2015
Another great week….here is some of what we learned!
Reminder:
Teacher Workday! No School on Wednesday, September 23rd
Important items to address!
What are we learning???
In reading, we learned how an author reveals character traits to us by identifying the way they respond to events or challenges within a text. Next week, we will learn how to read fiction selections and annotate. In writing, we are continuing to learn about memoirs and will focus on using transition words throughout our writing.
This week, in math, we began our unit on decimals. Students learned about decimal place value, comparing decimals, and expanded notation. During TEAM time, we began our enrichment/remediation unit on division. Next week, students will continue their work with decimals and learn about exponents and the powers of 10.
Here are some great review videos for multiplication/division:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itb_ZI5YpKc&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz&index=23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TTNNYDFqp8&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz&index=24
**We will send more videos once students begin to add, subtract and multiply with decimals.
Friday Forecast for September 14th-18th
Another great week….here is some of what we learned!
Important items to address!
What are we learning???
In reading, we continued to focus on making inferences from a text by citing descriptions of a character’s thoughts and feelings. Next week, students will focus on identifying major events within a text and learning about the evolution of a character. We also continued our class read aloud, Flush. Beginning of the year reading assessments are still being given.
In writing, we edited our personal narratives and published final copies! Next week, we will begin our memoir unit in writing.
In math, students continued to practice dividing two digit divisors using the rectangle sections method and the base ten method. We also practiced solving word problems with multiplication and division. On Monday, students will have a Unit Test covering multiplication and division and then, on Tuesday, we will start our unit on decimals.
We started our math TEAM time this week. Students began a unit of enrichment or remediation on multiplication. Ask your child about it!
We wrapped up our Social Studies unit on the economy this week. Next week we will begin our first unit in Science, Ecoystems.
Here are some great review videos for multiplication and division:
These videos address the math Common Core Standards for fifth grade.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itb_ZI5YpKc&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz&index=23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TTNNYDFqp8&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz&index=24
I am looking forward to another exciting week!
Friday Forecast for September 8th-11th
Another great week!….here is some of what we learned!
Important Dates!
Monday, September 7th: No school, Labor Day
Tuesday, September 15th: Open House 6:00-7:30
What are we learning???
In reading, students focused on using schema, and clues from a text, to make inferences about a character. They also began checking out books from the school library! Next week, students will learn to quote specifically from a text as evidence to prove their inferences.
In writing, students learned how to write interesting leads to personal narratives and began drafting stories. Next week, we will continue to learn about narrative writing characteristics, such as pace, word choice, and transition words.
This week, in math, students continued to practice multiplication with two digit numbers. Students practiced this concept with word problems and had a quiz to check for understanding. We also began our unit on division. Next week, students will continue to practice division with one and two digit divisors using various methods. Towards the end of the week, students will practice multiplication and division concepts in word problems. Students will have a multiplication and division unit test on Monday, September 14th. Please continue to practice at home!
Whole Number Division video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itb_ZI5YpKc&index=23&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Whole Number Multiplication video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TTNNYDFqp8&index=24&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
This week in Social Studies, students learned about assembly lines and different types of economies around the world. Next week, students will learn about interdependence and supply and demand. Students will have a test on economics on Friday, September 11th.
I am looking forward to another exciting week!
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Friday Forecast for August 31st -September 4th
A great week! Here is some of what we learned!
Important Dates!
Friday, September 4th: Early Release. Students will be dismissed at
What are we learning???
In reading, we focused on identifying story elements and using our classroom library. We also started our class read aloud, Flush by Carl Hiaasen. Next week, students will learn to make inferences about characters based on information from different texts. In writing, we generated ideas for narrative stories and worked on a story frame. Next week, we will work on great beginnings and adding sensory details to our stories.
In math, students reviewed place value concepts and multiplication of whole numbers. Next week, students will learn how to divide with one and two digit divisors using the rectangle sections method and the base ten method.
In Social Studies, students began learning about economics. They learned the basics about spending, saving, and earning. Next week, students will learn about interdependence. Our economics unit will last for 3 weeks followed by 6 weeks of Science.
Check out the following math videos to see the way your child is learning math at school so that you can help out at home!
Whole Number Division video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itb_ZI5YpKc&index=23&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Whole Number Multiplication video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TTNNYDFqp8&index=24&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
I am looking forward to another exciting week!
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Another great week….here is some of what we learned!
Important items to address!
- Teacher Workday 11/25
- Thanksgiving Break 11/26-11/29
- Field Trip to the Art Museum 12/10
In reading this week, students read multiple texts based on a common topic and compared the various text structures presented. Next week, students will learn to find the main idea of an article and supporting evidence.
In math this week, students learned to plot and interpret points on a coordinate grid. There will be a unit test on geometry and coordinate grids on Monday, November 16th. Our next unit, which will begin on Tuesday, is multiplying decimals.
In social studies, students learned about important historical figures during the American Revolution and famous battles of the Revolution. There will be a unit test on the American Revolution on Monday, November 16th. Students have study guides to help assist them.
We will begin our next science unit on Tuesday, November 17th. The unit will focus on Human Body Systems and will be taught by Mrs. Hahn.
- Below are videos to assist you with how we are teaching students to multiply with decimals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARejlZex4Os&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Multiplying Decimals by Decimals with Base Ten Grids:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Kx8zr-qV_g&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Multiplying Decimals by Decimals with Base Ten Grids-Video 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol8JHVFHHE8&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Multiplying Decimals by Decimals with Number Lines:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmZ19ezyBnk&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Multiplying Decimals by Decimals with Number Lines-Video 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbfpjZu9BNU&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Friday Forecast for November 9-13, 2015
Another great week….here is some of what we learned!
Important items to address!
- No School Wednesday, November 11th!
In reading, students will continue to read a variety of informational texts to identify the different text structures that are presented. Students will continue with annotating and summarizing a text. They will also begin comparing texts on a similar topic with different structures. In writing, students will begin writing an opinion piece on Patriots and Loyalists.
In math, we will finish up our study of 2-D figures and begin a unit on coordinate grids. Students will practice plotting and interpreting points on a grid. Battleship is a wonderful game to play at home to practice these skills. ☺
During social studies, students learned about the events leading up to the American Revolution this week. They learned about different taxes that were imposed on the colonists and created a poster called, “Road to the Revolution”. Next week, students will learn about the Declaration of Independence and about important battles of the Revolution. There will be a unit assessment on Friday, November 13th, so please continue to study notes nightly.
Thanks again for your continued support at home!
Friday Forecast for October 19-23rd
Another great week….here is some of what we learned!
Important items to address!
- Quarter 1 ends- October 23rd
- Teacher Workday-October 26th
- Fundraiser- Run is on 10/30. Please continue raising money to help our school.
- Food Drive is happening! Please consider donating a non-perishable item
During reading this week, students continued to work on making inferences based on character interactions. Next week, students will learn how to write a summary of a text. In writing, students are publishing final copies of their personal narratives.
Please make sure your child is reading at home each night!
During math, students continued to work on adding and subtracting decimals using a variety of methods. Next week, students will have a quiz on adding and subtracting decimals on Thursday, October 22nd and a Quarterly test on Friday, October 23rd. The quarterly test will cover all math concepts that have been studied this quarter (multiplying and dividing whole numbers, place value, and decimals)
In science, we are wrapping up our unit on Ecosystems. Students will have a unit test on Thursday, October 22nd. Please make sure your child is studying their ecosystems vocabulary words nightly. This will assist them greatly on their unit test.
Thank you for your continued support at home!
The link provided will demonstrate how students will add and subtract decimals using Base Ten Blocks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t66sDWGe4PM&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz&index=7
The link provided will demonstrate how students will add and subtract decimals using Number Lines:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJBn8N87njg&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Thanks again for your continued support at home!
Friday Forecast for October 12-16th
**Reminder-Early Release on Friday!!!
Another great week….here is some of what we learned!
Important items to address!
- Please make sure you are checking your child’s agenda daily.
- Picture Day is Wednesday, October 14th
- Early Release is Friday, October 16th
In reading, students continued to learn how to compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story. They will continue to read familiar texts and make inferences based on character interactions next week. Please make sure your child is reading at home each night.
In math, students learned how to add and subtract decimals using various models and the standard algorithm. Next week, students will practice adding and subtracting decimals in word problems.
The link provided will demonstrate how students will add and subtract decimals using Base Ten Blocks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t66sDWGe4PM&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz&index=7
The link provided will demonstrate how students will add and subtract decimals using Number Lines:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJBn8N87njg&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Friday Forecast for September 28-October 2, 2015
Another great week….here is some of what we learned!
Important items to address!
Please make sure you are checking your child’s agenda daily. Homework assignments
are listed by subject.
What are we learning???
In reading this week, students practiced reading a variety of fiction texts to answer specific
questions. The week ended with a unit assessment covering all standards learned thus far. Next
week, students will learn how to compare and contrast two characters, settings, and events in a
text. We will focus on a reading unit titled “The American Slurp”. Students will make a mosaic of
cultures to describe different traditions that are unique to their families. Then, there will be a
final personal narrative writing piece that students will complete. We will begin a new
Flocabulary unit on Monday as well. Students should be studying vocabulary definitions nightly.
In math this week, students learned about the power of 10 and how it impacts place value.
Next week, we will learn how to round decimals using number lines and bench marks. After
that, students will learn how to add and subtract decimals in various ways. The videos below
will show you some examples of what your child will be learning in class. Please continue to
review two-digit multiplication and division at home! We are continuing to review this concept in
our Team Time classes.
The link provided will demonstrate how students will add and subtract decimals with Base Ten
Blocks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t66sDWGe4PM&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFf
jq8Gz&index=7
The link provided will demonstrate how students will add and subtract decimals using Number
Lines:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJBn8N87njg&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq
Friday Forecast for September 21-25, 2015
Another great week….here is some of what we learned!
Reminder:
Teacher Workday! No School on Wednesday, September 23rd
Important items to address!
- We are still in need of 2 liter soda bottles. Please continue to send them in!
- Please make sure you are checking your child’s agenda daily.
What are we learning???
In reading, we learned how an author reveals character traits to us by identifying the way they respond to events or challenges within a text. Next week, we will learn how to read fiction selections and annotate. In writing, we are continuing to learn about memoirs and will focus on using transition words throughout our writing.
This week, in math, we began our unit on decimals. Students learned about decimal place value, comparing decimals, and expanded notation. During TEAM time, we began our enrichment/remediation unit on division. Next week, students will continue their work with decimals and learn about exponents and the powers of 10.
Here are some great review videos for multiplication/division:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itb_ZI5YpKc&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz&index=23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TTNNYDFqp8&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz&index=24
**We will send more videos once students begin to add, subtract and multiply with decimals.
Friday Forecast for September 14th-18th
Another great week….here is some of what we learned!
Important items to address!
- Please make sure you are checking your child’s agenda daily. Homework assignments are listed by subject.
- Open House, Tuesday, September 15th from 6-7:30
- September 23rd, Teacher workday
What are we learning???
In reading, we continued to focus on making inferences from a text by citing descriptions of a character’s thoughts and feelings. Next week, students will focus on identifying major events within a text and learning about the evolution of a character. We also continued our class read aloud, Flush. Beginning of the year reading assessments are still being given.
In writing, we edited our personal narratives and published final copies! Next week, we will begin our memoir unit in writing.
In math, students continued to practice dividing two digit divisors using the rectangle sections method and the base ten method. We also practiced solving word problems with multiplication and division. On Monday, students will have a Unit Test covering multiplication and division and then, on Tuesday, we will start our unit on decimals.
We started our math TEAM time this week. Students began a unit of enrichment or remediation on multiplication. Ask your child about it!
We wrapped up our Social Studies unit on the economy this week. Next week we will begin our first unit in Science, Ecoystems.
Here are some great review videos for multiplication and division:
These videos address the math Common Core Standards for fifth grade.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itb_ZI5YpKc&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz&index=23
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TTNNYDFqp8&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz&index=24
I am looking forward to another exciting week!
Friday Forecast for September 8th-11th
Another great week!….here is some of what we learned!
Important Dates!
Monday, September 7th: No school, Labor Day
Tuesday, September 15th: Open House 6:00-7:30
What are we learning???
In reading, students focused on using schema, and clues from a text, to make inferences about a character. They also began checking out books from the school library! Next week, students will learn to quote specifically from a text as evidence to prove their inferences.
In writing, students learned how to write interesting leads to personal narratives and began drafting stories. Next week, we will continue to learn about narrative writing characteristics, such as pace, word choice, and transition words.
This week, in math, students continued to practice multiplication with two digit numbers. Students practiced this concept with word problems and had a quiz to check for understanding. We also began our unit on division. Next week, students will continue to practice division with one and two digit divisors using various methods. Towards the end of the week, students will practice multiplication and division concepts in word problems. Students will have a multiplication and division unit test on Monday, September 14th. Please continue to practice at home!
Whole Number Division video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itb_ZI5YpKc&index=23&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Whole Number Multiplication video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TTNNYDFqp8&index=24&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
This week in Social Studies, students learned about assembly lines and different types of economies around the world. Next week, students will learn about interdependence and supply and demand. Students will have a test on economics on Friday, September 11th.
I am looking forward to another exciting week!
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Friday Forecast for August 31st -September 4th
A great week! Here is some of what we learned!
Important Dates!
Friday, September 4th: Early Release. Students will be dismissed at
What are we learning???
In reading, we focused on identifying story elements and using our classroom library. We also started our class read aloud, Flush by Carl Hiaasen. Next week, students will learn to make inferences about characters based on information from different texts. In writing, we generated ideas for narrative stories and worked on a story frame. Next week, we will work on great beginnings and adding sensory details to our stories.
In math, students reviewed place value concepts and multiplication of whole numbers. Next week, students will learn how to divide with one and two digit divisors using the rectangle sections method and the base ten method.
In Social Studies, students began learning about economics. They learned the basics about spending, saving, and earning. Next week, students will learn about interdependence. Our economics unit will last for 3 weeks followed by 6 weeks of Science.
Check out the following math videos to see the way your child is learning math at school so that you can help out at home!
Whole Number Division video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itb_ZI5YpKc&index=23&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
Whole Number Multiplication video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TTNNYDFqp8&index=24&list=PLNDkuWRw1gGRpuFSgmHjf07KamFfjq8Gz
I am looking forward to another exciting week!
Please let me know if you have any questions!
