5th grade Adopt-A-Family Activity

If you've haven't had time this busy holiday season to contribute, you still have an opportunity tomorrow.  If you can bring a gift tomorrow either during the day or at the activity (5:30 to 7pm in the cafeteria) that would be fantastic.  If you can't - bring yourself and donate your time.  This is a great way to teach our youth to be socially responsible and give back to the community.  This is a totally free event and is a great way to celebrate the true meaning of the holidays.

Dec. 19, 2016

Lang Arts

none

Math

worksheet: math boxes

Science

none

Dec. 15, 2016

Language Arts

none:  all assignments leftover from the week are due tomorrow

spelling / vocabulary test tomorrow

Math

none

Science

worksheet: California's water supply

p. 224 # 1 - 8 (write questions)

p. 225 # 9 (do not write question, draw the answer)

p. 226 # 1 - 12 (do not write questions)

Dec. 14, 2016

Lang Arts

worksheet: possessive pronouns

Math

none

Science

Ch. 4 test next Monday

Dec. 13, 2016

Lang Arts

vocabulary boxes (p. 84) - the first six words

Math

worksheet: math boxes (review problems)

Science

worksheet: California's water supply

Next dine out night

The flyer is here: Papa John's

https://dochub.com/michaelhewitte7d106d6/6leWZb/papa-johns-flyer-16

Dec. 12, 2016

Lang Arts

workbook p. 84 - 90

vocabulary / spelling test Friday

Math

worksheet : multiplying fractions

Science

p. 221 # 1- 6

Oh, and do NOT bring......

DON’T BRING TO CHOSS LIST:  It will be confiscated upon arrival.

·         No food, drinks, candy or gum ·         No electronic equipment (iPodwalkman, radio, cell phone, or videogames) ·         No hair dryers ·         No razors or shaving cream ·         No makeup, perfume, hair / deodorant spray, mousse, or gel. ·         No bandanas

·         No matches, pocket knife, or any weapons ·         No money: you won’t need it ·         IF IT IS NOT PERMITTED AT YOUR SCHOOL, IT IS NOT PERMITTED AT CHOSS!  PLEASE DO NOT BRING IT!

 

Long pants (i.e.: the pants must reach all the way down to the tops of their shoes) are required for students and Instructors during all day/evening classes and activities.  This is for their protection.  Shorts are permitted for sleeping and during inside cabin activities only. 

 

PLEASE NO CAPRI PANTS, SKINNY JEANS, YOGA PANTS OR LEGGINGS!!!

Just in time for Christmas shopping... the packing list for camp!

Camp Highland PACKING LIST

 

Please bring only one suitcase and bedroll. Students must carry their own luggage, so pack carefully!

 

BEDROLL: consists of ONE PILLOW and ONE SLEEPING BAG rolled up and placed in a garbage bag for rain protection. Label the garbage bag with your child’s name and school.  If you do not have a sleeping bag, bring SHEET(S) and a BLANKET instead.  Our bunks all have regular twin sized mattresses.   A SUITCASE OR DUFFEL BAG SHOULD CONTAIN ALL OF YOUR CLOTHING AND PERSONAL ITEMS:

CLOTHING: CHECK OFF AS YOU PACK q  Shoes – 2 pairs *** q  Long Pant – 4 pairs, no baggy or skinny jeans style *** q  Rain Gear – Jacket and PantsWaterproof *** q  Underwear – 3 pairs*** q  Socks – 6 pairs*** q  Pajamas – 1 pair *** q  T-Shirts (not tank tops) – 4 pairs *** q  Long Sleeved Shirts – 2 pairs *** q  Shorts – 1 pair (warmer months only!) q  Sweater or Sweatshirt – 2 pairs *** q  Warm Jacket/Gloves and Hat for cold weather   *** ESSENTIAL!!!

PERSONAL ITEMS: CHECK OFF AS YOU PACK q  WATER BOTTLE with name on it *** q  Towel and Washcloth q  Soap q  Shampoo q  Brush/Comb q  Toothbrush and Toothpaste q  Chapped Lip Protection q  Lotion (face and body) q  Paper/Pen/Envelopes and Stamps q  SUNSCREEN (NO SPRAY CAN) q  Books/Magazines for quiet time q  Camera/Film, with your name on it q  Backpack PLEASE WRITE YOUR NAME ON EVERYTHING. CHOSS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS.

5th grade Adopt A Family activity

I am SO excited about this 5th grade activity.  Here's the info...

Dear Families,

For December, the 5th Grade has "adopted" a family.

Our Adopted Family consists of a Grandmother raising her three 5 year old grand-daughters (triplets!), age 5 (both parents are deceased). These children have never had an actual Christmas. Please sign up for one or more items on the sign up sheet (under Volunteers tab) to help this family have an amazing Christmas. 

We will have a Wrap Party on December 20 from 5:30pm - 7pm in the Keppel Cafeteria. PLEASE bring the gift you have signed up for and your 5th grader to help wrap the gifts and participate in the wonderful feeling of helping others. If you cannot attend the party, please have your child bring their gift to their classroom onMonday, Dec. 19.

If we fill up all the spaces on the list, I will add more items!

PLEASE INCLUDE GIFT RECEIPTS WITH ALL OF YOUR GIFTS.

Questions? Contact Dena Cavazos (818) 720-3399  denacuccia@yahoo.com

Here is the link to the wish list: https://5thgradekeppelclassof2017.shutterfly.com/signup

Dec. 8, 2016

Lang Arts

worksheet : pronouns

Math

none - quizzes tomorrow on adding and subtracting fractions

Science

worksheet : freshwater resources

Dec. 7, 2016

Lang Arts

worksheet : object pronouns

Math

worksheet : subtracting fractions with different denominators

Christmas Party

We are doing our annual X-Mas party Dec. 20.  Any volunteers?  Should be fairly easy...

Email me if you are interested :)

Dec. 6, 2016

Lang Arts

vocab boxes p. 79

Math

none: we are currently working on subtracting fractions that involves "borrowing"

Science

worksheet : freshwater resources

Dec. 5, 2016

Language Arts

workbook p. 79, 81, 82

spelling / vocabulary test Friday - spelling words are on p. 82 and vocabulary words are the first six on p. 79

Math

worksheet: adding fractions with different denominators

Science

p. 211 # 1 - 6

Nov. 30, 2016

Lang Arts

Grammar w/s : pronouns

Math

worksheet : subtracting fractions with different denominators

Nov. 29, 2016

Lang Arts

vocabulary boxes (p. 73)

Math

worksheet: adding fractions with different denominators

Science

worksheet: the water cycle

Nov. 28, 2016

Hope everybody had a delightful Thanksgiving!

Lang Arts

workbook p. 73 75, 76, 77

Math

worksheet : adding fractions with different denominators

Science

p. 199 # 1 - 6

Nov. 17, 2016

Firstly, come to McTeacher Night!!!

Lang Arts

workbook pages 67, 69, 70, 71

vocabulary boxes p. 67 due tomorrow

spelling / vocabulary test tomorrow

Math

none - we are currently working on fractions

Science

worksheet - Earth : the blue planet

Full disclosure time : I had a sub who errantly assigned a project without my knowledge on Tuesday afternoon.  This project is optional.  If anyone would like to turn it in, I will accept it as extra credit and raise any quiz or test score by a whole number grade.

Dance Class info

As you may know, we have switched our arts class this trimester from visual art to dance.  Attached is a notice from Mrs. Neel...

Your students will be participating in Spirit Day next February and will be required to have BLACK jazz shoes to perform.  Attached are suggestions for a jazz shoe.

I do not personally like a tie shoe as they seem to always come undone during performances.  I opt for elastic gussets as shown in the picture.  The gusset can either be ON top center or on the sides.  I just happen to prefer the center gusset for a cleaner line on the foot.

On researching other outlets for purchase I also discovered Sears and Payless carry jazz shoes as well as eBay and Amazon.  The three most reliable however are the ones listed.  Please note that street shoe size does NOT always translate in dance shoe size.  I wear an 8.5 and my jazz shoes are a 9.5 or a 10 depending on brand.  Trying them on is a MUST unless you are absolutely sure of the sizing.

Once purchased - please make sure that they wear them with a light sock at first to break them in and then by performance time, they will be softer and molded to the foot so they can wear them WITHOUT the sock.  Some of my last students purchased their shoes a few days before the performance and they ended up with painful blisters because the leather was still stiff. They need to be broken in to eliminate that happening to your child.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via school e-mail atcneel@gusd.net.

BLOCH Jazz Shoes

Price is $32.30 for both women’s and children’s sizes

Black jazz shoes – (BLOCH Style #S0401L – Adult

                               (BLOCH Style #S0401G – Children’s Sizes)

                                                          

Available at Discount Dance Online

Karabel - Burbank

Ballerina Dancewear – Burbank

I just received a postcard from Discount Dance that they have opened a new store in Culver City

The address is:

                   Discount Dance Supply

                   2890 La Cienega Boulevard

                   Culver City, California  90232

                   (310) 845-9467

Return of the blog!!

My apologies for the three day blog blackout.  It's been a long week with many difficulties accessing the blog site.  Oh well, onward!

Nov. 7, 2016

Lang Arts

workbook p. 61, 63, 64, 65

Math

worksheet : division

Science

p. 166 # 1 - 8

p. 168 # 1 - 12

Quiz tomorrow on all sections

Oct. 31, 2016

Lang Arts

workbook p. 53, 54, 55, 57, 58 (due Thursday)

Math

none

Science

quiz tomorrow - the human body

Oct. 27, 2016

Lang Arts

none

reading log, vocabulary boxes, spelling/vocab test all pushed to Monday due to some unexpected changes in our assembly schedule

Math

none

Science

p. 163 # 1 - 6

Quiz Tuesday for all Ch. 3 sections except the excretory system

Here's an amazing study guide that a good friend sent me today...

https://quizlet.com/subject/human-body-system-chapter-3/

Oct. 26, 2016

Lang Arts

vocabulary boxes due Friday

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

worksheet : multiplication

Science

quiz Tuesday on human body (everything except for the excretory system)

Oct. 25, 2016

Language Arts

vocabulary boxes

Math

worksheet : dividing decimals

Science

worksheet : circulatory system

5th grade food drive

Don't forget to donate food items this week.  All food is going to Glendale Healthy Start providing food to families in need locally.  Thank you!!

Oct. 24, 2016

Lang Arts

reading log due Friday : include characters, setting, and plot in your comments

workbook p. 48, 50, 51

Math

worksheet: multiply three digits by three digits

Science

worksheet: the circulatory system


Don't forget to bring food for the food drive!!

Oct. 20, 2016

Language Arts

vocabulary boxes due Monday

reading logs due Monday

Math

division worksheet

Science

p. 159 # 1 - 6

study every day - there is a TON of vocabulary words on the human body

Oct. 19, 2016

Language Arts

Spelling / vocabulary test tomorrow

Worksheet : subjects in unusual places

Reading log due Monday

Vocabulary boxes due Monday

Math

division worksheet : do # 3a, 3b, entire back side with word problems


5th grade meeting tonight at 6:30

Oct. 18, 2016

Language Arts

vocabulary boxes due Monday

spelling / vocabulary test Thursday

reading log due Monday

Math

none

Science

worksheet : the respiratory system

Information on 5th grade bonding activity

5th grade Activity Info

The theme is Giving Back!

Oct. 17, 2016

Language Arts

workbook p. 42, 44, 45, 46

Math

worksheet : expanded notation

Science

worksheet : the respiratory system

Time for the next 5th grade dine out night!!

5th grade dine out night at CPK!

Oct. 13, 2016

Language Arts

Grammar w/s : verb phrases

Spelling / vocabulary test tomorrow

Vocabulary boxes due tomorrow

Reading log due tomorrow (put thinking questions in the "comment" section)

Math

worksheet : multiplication word problems

Science (Pimenta)

p. 139 # 1 - 6

Oct. 12, 2016

Lang Arts

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

vocabulary boxes due Friday

reading log due Friday (include thinking questions in the "comments" section)

Math

none, we are currently learning different ways to long division

Science (Hewitt)

p. 139 # 1 - 6

Oct. 11, 2016

Lang Arts

Vocabulary boxes

Reading log due Friday (include questions in your comments)

Math

worksheet : math boxes

Science

worksheet : the digestive system

Study NOW.  We have finished the first two sections which are EASY!! but there are maybe 20 - 30 vocabulary words that you are responsible for....

Oct. 10, 2016

Lang Arts

workbook p. 37, 39, 40

Math

worksheet : math boxes (do not do the fraction/decimal/percent question)

Science

worksheet : the digestive system

Study 10 minutes a night - trust me on this, it makes your life so much easier...

Classroom supplies needed...

We are all out of tissue paper due to cold and allergy season, and I am low on Expo markers which don't last as long as one would hope.  Any donations in these areas would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you and I hope we finally get some Fall weather!

Oct. 6, 2016

Lang Arts

Workbook p. 36 due

If you still owe a reading log from LAST week (you know who you are!) those are due

Reading Journals are due - don't forget to mention the expository text features that you noticed, and explain how they help you to understand expository text

Vocabulary boxes due

Spelling / Vocabulary test tomorrow

Math

none: we are just starting to learn about division

MANY of you do not know your addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts like you should...

PLEASE go on multiplication.com or similar websites and play games that will help you learn your facts quickly and automatically!!!

Science (both sections)

p. 129 # 1- 6

Thursday information

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