August 31, 2017

I hope everyone enjoyed BTSN last night.  It was a pleasure getting to meet people and becoming reacquainted.  Here's tonight's homework:

Language Arts

The following are due tomorrow, as we've been working on these assignments all week...

Practice book pages 31 # 1 - 6, 32, 33, 34, 35

Vocabulary boxes from p.31

Spelling / vocabulary quiz is this Friday

Reading log is due Sept. 8

Math

p. 39 all problems

Science

worksheet : classifying elements (due Tuesday)

August 30, 2017

Note: Back to School Night is in the cafeteria so you can meet all three teachers.  No children allowed, as there is no day care available

No homework tonight

August 29, 2017

Lang Arts

In addition to yesterday's work, I have added...

Practice book p. 33

Vocabulary boxes for the six words on Practice book p. 31

You NEED to have a reading book that you truly ENJOY for Thursday's silent reading.  NO MORE using the reader!! Thank you!

due Friday

Math

p. 33, 34 odd problems due Friday

Science

p. 373 # 1 - 6 due Thursday

August 28, 2017

Don't forget: back to school night is Wednesday (7:00 to 8:00pm), which is a minimum day (dismissal at 12:05)

Today's assignments:

Language Arts

Read "The Night of San Juan" (p. 150 - 161)

Practice book page 31 # 1 - 6 (quiz Friday), 32, 35 (quiz Friday)

Math

none

Science

none

August 24, 2017

Language Arts

nothing new, just have the week's work complete by tomorrow

we will have a practice spelling test tomorrow

bring a book to read daily that you enjoy

Math

none

Science

p. 359 # 1 - 3, 5, 6

August 23, 2017

Tonight's work

Language Arts

almost the same as last night, have all finished by Friday

"Rope Burn" project

Practice book p. 23 # 1 - 6, 24, 25, 26, 28

Practice spelling quiz Friday (it doesn't count)

Math

p. 15, 16 odd numbered problems

Science

worksheet : properties of matter (due Friday)

August 22, 2017

Today's Homework

Language Arts

"Rope Burn" comic project

Practice book p 23 # 1 - 6, 24, 28

Spelling test Friday

Math

page 9 - 10 odd number problems

Science

worksheet: properties of matter (due Thursday for Hewitt's class, tomorrow for Pimenta's class)

Other

two blue info cards filled out by parents

I sure could use some donations of Kleenex and printer paper if at all possible :)

August 21, 2017

Thankfully we have all survived Solar Eclipse Day 2017 with corneas intact.  Onward!

Tonight's homework...

Science

Fictional Narrative (p. 349) both classes

Here's a good math game online.  All multiplying / dividing facts should be at automaticity, meaning you must be able to recall them quickly

http://www.multiplication.com/games/play/quick-flash-ii

August 18, 2017

So... week number one is down.  We have started to implement classroom procedures and gradually begin our 5th grade academic careers.  No assignments or anything most weekends.  Enjoy!

Information on the upcoming solar eclipse

https://www.gusd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=7048

Complete this year's registration paperwork online if you'd like

Dear GUSD Elementary Families,

Welcome back to another wonderful school year in the GUSD!

Today you received a Returning Student Registration packet from your school with forms to update your child's information, including parent contact information, emergency contacts, Parent Handbook forms, and financial aid/benefit information. 

If you haven't already, we encourage you to save time by completing these forms online in your Q Parent Connection Portal.

If you complete the Returning Student Registration forms online, or if you already logged into Parent Connection and completed these forms over the summer, then you do not need to complete the paper forms. If you prefer to complete a paper form, please return the form(s) to your school as instructed.

How do I complete my Returning Student Registration online?

1. Visit the Parent Connection portal at parent.gusd.net
2. Log in using your PIN # and password
3. Click “Returning Student Registration” in the top right corner
4. Update your student and parent/guardian information for each section (note: each parent/guardian will need to update their information using their individual PIN/password)

What if I do not know my PIN/password?

Visit parent.gusd.net and click “Need Your Login Information?” An email with your personal PIN and TEMPORARY PASSWORD will be sent to the email address we have on file.

Need additional support?

Online Support: Click here to view our online RSR instructional guide.

For additional assistance, please call or visit your school office.

August 17, 2017

Day # 2 - done and dusted!

We have had a nice couple of days brushing up on procedures and introducing the 5th grade curriculum.

No homework as of yet, although assignments will slowly start to trickle in.  Nothing major

I do need the state lunch program form filled out physically (you can just mark a check for "no" if you'd like in the top right hand corner) or online.  These forms determine our eligibility for Title I funding and we need to know our demographics.

Today's parent assignment is to fill out the white information card, which does need to be physically filled out so that our office has a hard copy.

I don't send out Thursday folders on Thursdays for a signature.  The folder can be daily used to send home flyers and corrected assignments.

Thank you all so much for the early support! Please know that if you need anything or have any questions or concerns that my door is open any time, and you may call or email (mhewitt@gusd.net)