Sept. 29, 2016

Lang Arts

reading log signed due tomorrow (must include one newspaper article)

spelling/vocabulary test (may be postponed until Monday depending on assembly schedule)

vocabulary boxes

reading journal on an expository text book due next Friday

worksheet : simple subject / simple predicate

Math

workbook pages 41, 45

Science

p. 117 # 1 - 6

PTA Reflections

MKS - donate! create! win!

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Sept. 28, 2016

Lang Arts

workbook p. 28, 30

reading log, vocabulary boxes due Friday

Math

none - currently working on multiplying three digit by two digit numbers

Sept. 27, 2016

Lang Arts

Vocabulary boxes (p. 23)

Spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Reading log due Friday (must include one newspaper article)

Math

none

Science

none

Sept. 26, 2016

Lang Arts

Workbook p. 23 - 28
Vocabulary words are on p. 23 and spelling words are on p. 28

Math

none

Science

Chapter 2 test tomorrow!!

Sept. 22, 2016

Lang Arts

Reading log due tomorrow - make sure it has all the requirements noted in yesterday's post

worksheet : simple predicates

Math

worksheet : factors

Science

worksheet : photosynthesis and respiration

eThursday folder info

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3JxcsMK4B5hYjVVdDQ4cndPZjQ

Sept. 21, 2016

Sorry for not posting last night - the site was down!  Here's everything we missed

Lang Arts

Vocabulary boxes (p. 18) due Friday

Reading log due Friday.  MUST include: parent signature, at least one entry for expository text, your reading goal for this year.

Worksheet : simple subjects

Math

Worksheet : decimals

Science

Test on Tuesday (all of Chapter 2)

DON'T forget 5th grade Dine Out Night tonight at Islands.  It's hot and sticky out, why cook?

Sept. 19, 2016

Lang Arts

workbook pages 18, 20, 21

spelling/vocab test words on pages 18 and 21

Math

worksheet ; various skills

Science (Hewitt)

p. 97 # 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

First PTA meeting of the year!

Sept. 15, 2016

Lang Arts

Worksheet : complete subjects and predicates

Spelling/Vocab test tomorrow

Vocabulary boxes due tomorrow

Expository text paper due tomorrow, if you didn't finish it today

Math

Worksheet : decimals

Science (Pimenta)

Worksheet : transport systems of plants

5th grade Committee Meeting

This Thursday at 6:30 - if you can, please attend.  We have a great group this year with plenty of fun activities planned.  Help us out and get involved!

Sept. 13, 2016

Language Arts

Worksheet : complete subjects and complete predicates

Vocabulary Boxes (p. 12)

Spelling / Vocabulary test returns this Friday

Math

worksheet : place value

Science (Pimenta)

p. 87 # 1 - 6

Science (Hewitt)

two worksheets : section 2

Sept. 12, 2016

Language Arts

Practice book pages 12, 14, 15, 16

Math

none, but make sure your old homework is complete

Science (Hewitt)

page 87 # 1 - 6

5th grade dine out night

All the info is right here...

https://dochub.com/michaelhewitte7d106d6/jWW6NY/islands-dine-out-9-21?dt=f3zxhx7ebl8hdd7g

Interested in being in Keppel's master class?

Mark Keppel VAPA

MASTER CLASS

Presents

ALADDIN, Jr.

Just a reminder to all parents / students….

Master Class applications are available at the Keppel front office

AND

After school, at the front of Keppel on Friday – 9/9 and Monday – 9/12

Classes begin, Tuesday – September 13th and continue until

May 5th and 6th with performances at Hoover Auditorium

Rehearsals are EVERY Tuesday – 2:30 to 5:00 PM

Open to all 4th and 5th grade students

Looking for students who want to act / sing / dance

and put on a SHOW!

Keppel ELITE drill team

Keppel ELITE and Keppel ELITE Prep

Placement Auditions

         

Date: September 24, 2015

Time: 3:00 – 5:30 PM

Place: Keppel Dance Room

What to wear:     Jazz shoes (if you have them)

T-shirt and shorts

` Hair in ponytail

Requirements: ELITE Team:  Must have prior dance experience and/or have

participated on the ELITE Prep Team.

ELITE Team – 4th and 5th Graders (Outside Competition/Performances)

ELITE Prep Team – 3rd/4th/5th Grades (Beginning technique and school performance)

For either team, the student must be self disciplined and focused and capable of dancing for up to two hours per rehearsal period.  Absences are frowned upon (illness and family emergencies are an excused absence – maximum 2).  After two unexcused absences, the student is dropped from the program.  Medical absences require a note from the doctor.  Mrs. Neel should always be called or you may text.  Excessive tardiness is also not tolerated.  Teacher recommendation form is mandatory as well as grade check.

ELITE Team works on Mondays and Fridays - 3:00 – 4:30 or 5:00

ELITE Prep Team works on Wednesdays - 3:00 – 4:30 or 5:00

For ELITE team, we are looking for students who can do FULL splits/toe touches or Russians/high kicks/single turn at minimum/and knows and understands dance terms and can follow directions and pick up choreography quickly.

ELITE Prep is the training ground for ELITE team.  Students will be taught the basics of dance/drill, hip hop/POM/musical theater dance styles.  Again, a self disciplined student is what we are looking for.  

There is minimum monthly donation for each group to pay for choreographers – I will have two new choreographers this year.  

ELITE  Competition team:   $35.00

ELITE Prep team:   $20.00

• All team members will need:

Team shirt:   $14.00

Black jazz pants:   Up to $28.00

Black jazz shoes:   Between $28.00 on up (depending up where you buy them).

ELITE Team will have a few more expenses as I would like them to have

warm ups for when they go to competition and/or other outings.  

Price to be determined….mindful of budget!

ELITE activities:  Montrose Christmas Parade/Desi Geestman Cancer Fundraiser/Block Party/Outside competitions in and around Los Angeles County/End of year Dance Revue in conjunction with TOLL ELITE and Cheer.

ELITE Prep Activities:  Montrose Christmas Parade/Desi Geestman Cancer Fundraiser/Block Party/End of year show in conjunction with TOLL ELITE and TOLL Cheer.

For questions – please contact me via:

cneel@gusd.net   OR   Dancetaxidriver@aol.com

APPLICATIONS are available beginning Thursday, September 10th at the front desk of the KEPPEL office. No one will be accepted at placement auditions without the completed paperwork.  Parents NOT students need to fill it out LEGIBLY, please.

Thursday folder flyers

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

Sept. 8, 2016

Language Arts

none, last day of CELDT testing

Math

multiplication worksheet

Science (both sections)

worksheet : vascular plants

Sept. 7, 2016

Language Arts

still CELDT testing

Math

two worksheets : adding and subtracting decimals

Sept. 6, 2016

Sorry for missing the blog last night - I had technology issues.  Well, actually my wife moved my computer from its normal spot and I couldn't find it!

Language Arts

none, we are having CELDT testing this week for our ELD students

Math

three worksheets on adding and subtracting decimals

Science (both sections)

worksheet : vascular plants

Sept. 1, 2016

Language Arts

none

Math

none

Science (both sections)

p. 77 # 1 - 6

Science test signed for Tuesday