Oct. 28, 2015

Math

long division, fraction review

Language Arts

grammar worksheet : compound subject and predicate / prepositions

Science

taking the quiz as I write this!

Oct. 27, 2015

Math

more long division with two digit divisors

Language Arts

assignments:

grammar worksheet (prepositions)
workbook page 47

Science

starting the respiratory system (Hewitt's class)

Red Ribbon Week info

Monday = Funny Hair Day Tuesday = Dress Like Twins Day Wednesday = Crazy Hat Day + Door Poster Design Day Thursday = Wear Red Day

Forward this email

Oct. 26, 2015

Math

still working on division (two digit divisors, problems like 2140 / 36), quiz needs to be signed

Language Arts

spelling / vocabulary test on Thursday this week

pages due: 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59 # 1, 3, 4, 5

Science

quiz Wednesday (the different systems, digestive system)

starting the respiratory system soon

Oct. 23, 2015

No homework or assignments today, because we didn't switch.

SCIENCE QUIZ next week on the different body systems and the digestive system.  STUDY!!

5th grade committee request

5th grade committee needs computer paper if anyone is able to donate.  Thank you!

Science quiz

Both classes will have a science quiz on the different organ systems and the digestive system in particular on October 28

Oct. 21, 2015

Math

more long division

Language Arts

no assignments, we worked on compound subjects and predicates again in class

Science

worksheet on the digestive system (Pimenta)

Oct. 20, 2015

Math

working on long division

Language Arts

grammar worksheet : compound subjects and compound verbs

Science

none today, but study Chapter 3, Section 1

Holiday Wreaths

One of our biggest fundraisers for 5th grade is kicking off, and it's a great one.  5th grade is selling Christmas wreaths!  They're a great deal as they are high quality, and make for a festive home during the holiday season.

Information is coming home today

Oct. 19, 2015

Math

common core lesson on long division

Language Arts

assigned pages 48, 50, 51

Science

learned about the digestive system

page 129 # 1- 6 (Pimenta)

worksheets (Hewitt)

awards announcement from Ms Siegal and Mrs Worley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPq1Gf1ztd0

Holiday Wreath Sales for 5th grade

Here's news on the fundraiser from Virginia Porter -

Hi Everyone!

Our first big fundraiser is here.  We will be sending our Holiday Wreath sales order forms home this Tuesday, October 20th.  Keep an eye out for them.  Last year's class raised over $8300.  Let's see what we can do this year.  There will be prizes for the top selling class and the top seller.  Thank you everyone for your support!

donation needed

Kleenex boxes!  I'm out and they would be greatly appreciated

Keppel Rocks

We need volunteers!!  If you haven't done so, sign up for Keppel 5th grade's shutterfly site and get involved.  Volunteers are needed on Nov 13 from 1pm to 9pm.

Here's the link...

https://markkeppel5thgradeclassof2016.shutterfly.com/signup/2#:tab=1

Oct. 15, 2015

Dang it!  Missed a blog entry again last night.  This time was for no discernible reason either.  I usually forget about once a month or so.  Feel free to remind me or ask questions any time at mhewitt@gusd.net

Anyway we survived the Great California Shake Out 2015, but didn't have time for much else.  Don't forget Dine Out Night tonight is Blaze Pizza!!

Math

worked on division

Language Arts

interrupted by the shake out!!

Have a great weekend, I'll blog again Monday

Thursday folders

The Thursday folder information can now be found online, saving 1200 pieces of paper per flyer.  Here's the direct link...

http://www.markkeppelelementary.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=265688&type=u&pREC_ID=826862

This can be found weekly on Mark Keppel's website

Oct. 13, 2015

Math

finished yesterday's testing

Language Arts

no new assignments today

Oct. 12, 2015

Math

took the district unit one test

Language Arts

workbook pages 42, 44, 45, 46

spelling/vocab test Friday

Science

started Chapter 3 section 1- the human body; get a head start and study 10 minutes a day!

p. 117 # 1 -6 assigned (Pimenta)

worksheet on human body systems (Hewitt)

Keppel Blue Sheet link

Here's the link for the Keppel Blue Sheet (also accessible through our web site) that contains the e-version of the Thursday folder...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E14EoASHc2ROycA9Ur4juTZyg4XVQP84QWFc6RQzqi4/edit

Dine Out Night

5th grade Dine Out Night II is Thursday night at Blaze Pizza in the Glendale Galleria.  I'm going to try to go - I've never been and it sounds like a lot of fun.  See you there!!

5th grade committee

5th grade committee is having a meeting this Thursday night at 6:30.  They usually meet in the library, but since so many people showed up last time the location will be moved.  Stay tuned!

Keppel Rocks

And   The 5th Grade Committee   Presents KEPPEL ROCKS 11/13/15 Did you sign up for Keppel Rocks 2015? We haven't Forgotten about you! Neighborhood Rock School will contact you next week regarding bands and rehearsals. Did you sign up for the parent band? The 5th Grade Committee will contact you next week. Be on the lookout:    More information coming soon!!

new on-line Thursday folder

tired of your kid bringing home thousands of solicitations and event flyers?  well now its all on-line!

check it out:

http://www.markkeppelelementary.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=265688&type=u&pREC_ID=826862

Oct. 8, 2015

Math

plotted coordinates on a grid

Language Arts

no new work assigned
two tests tomorrow - spelling/vocab and vocab/grammar

Science

started the chapter on the human body!

Oct. 7, 2015

Math

studied decimals

Language Arts

vocabulary boxes (p. 37)

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

vocabulary / grammar test Friday

the grammar being tested is the types of sentences (interrogative, declarative, imperative, exclamatory) and subjects and verbs (complete subject, complete predicate, simple subject, simple predicate)

Science

took the test today - up next : the human body!!

Oct. 6, 2015

Math

learned the lattice method of multiplication

Language Arts

no work assigned

Science

test tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oct. 5, 2015

Math

multiplying large numbers (2 digit by 3 digit)

Language Arts

workbook pages 37, 39, 40

vocab / spelling test on p. 37, 40

Science

test Wednesday both classes

Walk to School Day this Wednesday

Father Daughter Dance

*ALL SIBLINGS ATTENDING THE DANCE MUST BE CURRENT  KEPPEL STUDENTS