December 20, 2018

We have received just enough cash to make our Subway order for tomorrow's party...thank you!

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

spelling test signed

* start to type up the final draft of your writing due Friday (12/21)

Math

p. 788 # 15 - 19, 22

Science

none

December 19, 2018

Note:  We still need donations to pay for Friday's Christmas party sandwiches.  $ 5.00 is the suggested donation.  Thank you!!


Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

spelling test signed

* start to type up the final draft of your writing due Friday (12/21)

Math

none

Science

none

December 18, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

* start to type up the final draft of your writing due Friday (12/21)

Math

none

Science

w/s: dinosaur food web (if you haven't finished)

Class Christmas party!!

Please sign up!  A 5 or 6 dollar donation would be greatly appreciated to help pay for the sandwiches

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a49aaa82cabfb6-christmas

December 17, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

grammar w/s: fragments, run on sentences

* start to type up the final draft of your writing due Friday (12/21)

Math

none

Science

none

December 14, 2017

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

* start to type up the final draft of your writing due Friday (12/21)

Math

none

test on order of operations is moved to Monday

Science

none

December 13, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 73 / 77

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 74 / 75

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

* start to type up the final draft of your writing due Friday (12/21)

Math

none

get division with decimals test signed

test on order of operations is moved to Monday

Science

worksheet: mold project

December 12, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 73 / 77

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 74 / 75

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

none

get division with decimals test signed

test on order of operations is this Friday

Science

none

December 10, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 73 / 77

vocabulary boxes

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

get division with decimals test signed

p. 751 all

test on order of operations is this Friday

Science

none

December 6, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 67 / 71

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 68 / 69

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

finish color sheet w/PEMDAS

Science

none

December 5, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 67 / 71

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 68 / 69

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

p. 739 all

Science

none

December 4, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 67 / 71

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 68 / 69

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

none

Science

none

December 3, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 67 / 71

vocabulary boxes

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

none

Science

none

November 29, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 61 / 65

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 62 / 63

grammar w/s : nouns in unusual places

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

p. 361 all

Unit 6 math test next Tuesday

Science

none

November 28, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 61 / 65

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 62 / 63

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

p. 335 all

Unit 6 math test next Tuesday

Science

none

November 27, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 61 / 65

vocabulary boxes

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

sign math test

Science

none

November 14, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

none

Math

p. 311 # 3 - 11

Science

none

November 13, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

none

Math

p. 305 all

Science

none

November 9, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

none

Math

none

Science

none

Hoover incident information

 Dear GUSD Families, Staff, and Community Members,

 An Opportunity for Your Voice to be Heard

Strategic Listening Sessions Promoting Community Dialogue Launched by Glendale Unified

On November 7, the first in a series of five sessions was held to engage parents and other stakeholders in open dialogue addressing concerns about school culture and safety at Hoover High School. The 90-minute sessions from 6:00 – 7:30 PM are being held on Wednesday evenings at Hoover High School in Room 12101. The remaining sessions have been scheduled for November 14 & 28, and December 5 & 12. GUSD has contracted with The ASPIRE Group, independent consulting firm, to facilitate crucial conversations in response to the disruptions on the campus in October.  

“It occurred to me that last night’s work was so important if we are ever to stem the flow of hatred coursing through the veins of our society. It’s to prevent these awful acts of violence toward one another, that we need to understand each other and heal the wounds that we bring with us culturally or that are inflicted on us in the course of our lives.”    Laura Frimershtein, Hoover Parent

On November 7, about 25 parents and guardians engaged in small group conversations led by The ASPIRE Group facilitators.  GUSD staff were present in each group as note-takers to ensure that the experiences, suggestions, and concerns all parent/guardians' were noted.

Our goal is to:     

• Better understand the concerns of parents
• Discuss changes/solutions parents feel are necessary
• Create opportunities for parents to hear and learn from other parents
• Shift perceptions of the District from adversary to ally for effective approaches and successful outcomes

The notes from these small group listening sessions are being analyzed and summarized to inform District and School Site leadership for future planning and action steps. Bilingual facilitators and support staff were available in Armenian, Korean and Spanish. The ASPIRE  Group ensured that the facilitators represented the ethnic/cultural make-up of Hoover High School so that all parent/guardians would be ensured that their concerns were heard. 

"We know that effective problem solving starts with a sincere and accurate understanding of the concerns.  This process that the Glendale Unified School District and Hoover High School have engaged in provides an opportunity for parents to honestly share what their concerns are and know that they are being understood by District and school leadership as they work together to effect positive change for the students and Hoover community."   Diane Burbie,The ASPIRE Group

Parent/guardians who are new will engage in the first level listening sessions to ensure that all of their experiences and concerns are noted. Parent/guardians who attended on November 7 are also invited back to engage in separate deeper facilitated conversations to address what was shared the week before. 

Background on our facilitator

Diane Burbie is the owner and Managing Principal of The ASPIRE Group.  She is an experienced trainer, facilitator, and coach.  Ms. Burbie has done extensive work related to cultural diversity, inclusion, leadership, strategic planning, team building, conflict resolution, sexual harassment prevention, and organizational communication with numerous and varied organizations. Diane designs and facilitates group processes that create safe places for honest engagement, exploration of difficult issues, and group problem-solving.

She was educated in the Los Angeles public schools.  She holds a BA (with honors) from Stanford University and a MBA from the University of Southern California, School of Business, with an emphasis in Human Resource Management.  She has certificates in Negotiation (Harvard Law School) and Managing Multi-cultural Work Environments (CSU Fullerton). Burbie served as Vice Chair of the Pasadena Human Relations Commission. Ms. Burbie is consultant to several national human relations/human rights organizations including the Simon Wiesenthal Museum of Tolerance. 

November 8, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 53 / 58

worksheet 54 / 55

vocabulary boxes (words on p. 53)

grammar worksheet

spelling / vocabulary test this Friday (it's a review test, so it counts double)

If you would like to be eligible for the class spelling bee, earn 100% on the next three spelling tests.

Math

none

Science

none

November 7, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 53 / 58

worksheet 54 / 55

vocabulary boxes (words on p. 53)

spelling / vocabulary test this Friday (it's a review test, so it counts double)

If you would like to be eligible for the class spelling bee, earn 100% on the next three spelling tests.

Math

p. 291 Set G

Unit 5 test (division) will be on Thursday 11/8

Science

none

5th grade fundraiser info

Who doesn't love Chipotle?  Please join us at Chipotle tomorrow evening 11/7 from 4:00 - 8:00 to support our Mark Keppel.  33% of the proceeds will go directly to our school.
You can stop by and grab dinner to go or sit and eat with your family and friends.  Either way works!

November 6, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 53 / 58

worksheet 54 / 55

vocabulary boxes (words on p. 53)

spelling / vocabulary test this Friday (it's a review test, so it counts double)

If you would like to be eligible for the class spelling bee, earn 100% on the next three spelling tests.

Math

Unit 4 test signed

p. 290 # 1 - 8 (Set E)

Unit 5 test (division) will be on Thursday 11/8

Science

none

November 5, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 53 / 58

vocabulary boxes (words on p. 53)

spelling / vocabulary test this Friday (it's a review test, so it counts double)

If you would like to be eligible for the class spelling bee, earn 100% on the next three spelling tests.

Math

Unit 4 test signed

p. 290 # 1 - 8 (Set D)

Unit 5 test (division) will be on Thursday 11/8

Science

none

November 2, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

none

Math

Unit 4 test signed

Science

none

November 1, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 48 / 51

worksheet 49 / 50

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

none

Science

none

October 31, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 48 / 51

worksheet 49 / 50

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

none

Science

none

October 30, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 48 / 51

worksheet 49 / 50

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

p. 253 # 7 - 12

Science

none

5th grade camp info

Hello!

There is still time to turn in your camp paperwork and first payment!  Please turn in to your child's teacher or the front office by the end of this week - Friday, November 2.  If you need another copy of the forms, please click on the link at the bottom of this email.  

KEPPEL ROCKS!!!  The class with the most students who attend Keppel Rocks will be getting an extra recess time.   Buy your tickets and support the school at this great event!

We will also be running the concession stands and STILL need volunteers!  Sign up here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wnvYSJMrklbgRRNC7ATprKSTLED5X9PwiUzNwRkOPAs/edit?usp=sharing

Keppel Rocks Concessions Volunteer Sign Up TIME SLOT NAME EMAIL PHONE # Set Up 2:30-3:30pm Jenn Ferrari jenny.dibella@gmail.com 310-691-0882 Set Up 2:30-3:30pm Lisa Lessa lessa_family@att.net 818-359-9512 Set Up 2:30-3:30pm Don Tordilla don.tordilla@gmail.com 818-548-5294 Set Up 2:30-3:30pm May Ross maymaross@yah... docs.google.com

DINE-OUT NIGHT AT CHIPOTLE (132 North Glendale Ave.) - WEDNESDAY, 11/7 from 4-8PM.  (Please note that the last email included the wrong date). Fast and easy to support 5th Grade!

Tired of hearing about everything from these emails?  Join us at our next meeting:  Wednesday, 11/14 at 6PM in the Multi-Lab!  

Thanks!

--Your 5th Grade Committee 

CAMP FORMS:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1za5wXT_nzpRJqI_6go7GIQDPhBt4zYmikn4X-zl_LX0/edit?usp=sharing

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October 29, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 48 / 51

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

p. 261 # 2 - 5

Science

none

October 25, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

none

Mrs. Acitelli will have an Open Studio for our music class next Monday October 29 from 9:00 to 10:00 in the school cafeteria.  Feel free to stop by and enjoy a wonderful music performance presented by my language arts class.

Math

none

Science

none

Note: A permission slip has been sent home for the California Healthy Kids Survey.  Please mark "yes" or "no", sign and return.

October 23, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

none

Mrs. Acitelli will have an Open Studio for our music class next Monday October 29 from 9:00 to 10:00 in the school cafeteria.  Feel free to stop by and enjoy a wonderful music performance presented by my language arts class.

Math

none

Science

none

Note: A permission slip has been sent home for the California Healthy Kids Survey.  Please mark "yes" or "no", sign and return.

October 22, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

none

Mrs. Acitelli will have an Open Studio for our music class next Monday October 29 from 9:00 to 10:00 in the school cafeteria.  Feel free to stop by and enjoy a wonderful music performance presented by my language arts class.

Math

p. 233 (skip # 13 part A, # 13 part C, # 21 part B)

Section 3 test Tuesday (Oct. 23)

Science

Ch. 2 test next Tuesday (Oct. 23)

Note: A permission slip has been sent home for the California Healthy Kids Survey.  Please mark "yes" or "no", sign and return.

October 19, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

none

Math

sign test if you haven't

p. 199 # 2 - 13

Section 3 test Tuesday (Oct. 23)

Science

Ch. 2 test next Tuesday (Oct. 23)

Note: A permission slip has been sent home for the California Healthy Kids Survey.  Please mark "yes" or "no", sign and return.

UCLA Football tix available

We have free tickets available to see UCLA v Arizona on Oct 20 and UCLA v Stanford on Nov 24.  Contact April Faieta if you are interested at afaieta@gusd.net

October 18, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 42 / 46

worksheet 43 / 44

vocabulary boxes

grammar worksheet: compound subjects and compound verbs

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

sign test

Science

Ch. 2 test next Tuesday (Oct. 23)

Note: A permission slip has been sent home for the California Healthy Kids Survey.  Please mark "yes" or "no", sign and return.

October 17, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 42 / 46

worksheet 43 / 44

vocabulary boxes

grammar worksheet: compound subjects and compound verbs

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

p. 193

Science

p. 102 - 103 # 1- 9 write questions (both classes)
p. 104 - 105 # 1- 12 write questions (both classes)
due Thursday

Ch. 2 test next Tuesday (Oct. 23)

Note: A permission slip has been sent home for the California Healthy Kids Survey.  Please mark "yes" or "no", sign and return.

October 16, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 42 / 46

worksheet 43 / 44

vocabulary boxes

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

p. 187

Science

p. 102 - 103 # 1- 9 write questions (both classes)
p. 104 - 105 # 1- 12 write questions (both classes)
due Thursday

Ch. 2 test next Tuesday (Oct. 23)

GUSD info re Hoover incident

Dear GUSD Families, Staff, and Community Members, A lot of conversation around the Hoover incident on October 3 has been driven by people’s perception or opinion of what happened. Rumors have been dominating the public discourse and that has been hard for us as a school district. We would like to share a fact sheet and a video featuring commentary from our Hoover students, parents, staff, and community members. View the Fact Sheet English | Armenian | Korean | Spanish Watch the Video We hope that this communication will help to dispel any lingering rumors and encourage all who care about the GUSD to support our students as they work to move forward and build an even stronger Hoover community. Get the Facts. Submit Tips. Stay up to Date with Current Information. Download the GUSD App in the App Store or Google Play Check out the GUSD Rumor Page for the latest facts Submit tips using our App Tip Line or call (323) 999-6062  Follow us on social media @GlendaleUSD

5th grade committee info

Hello 5th Grade Families!

Just wanted to bring you up to date on few things from your 5th Grade Committee.  

--CAMP:   We have started collecting the first payment of $175 (payable to MKS), which is due by 10/26. We had a meeting 2 weeks ago and a packet also went home with payment and camp information.  If you missed the meeting, you can watch the video that was shown by clicking the link at the bottom of this email.  We have also attached the forms in case you need them again.  If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the 5th grade teachers or any of the committee members. 

--FUNDRAISING EFFORTS: We are working hard to raise funds for all the fun 5th grade events, and to make sure everyone can be part of the camp experience.  The movie night, our first large event, was lots of fun and raised over $1,500.  Our first dine out at McDonald's raised over $800. 

Please participate in these upcoming events!

    

    Dine-Out Nights:  Thursday, 10/25 - California Pizza Kitchen on Brand Blvd., all day

                                    Wednesday, 11/3 - Chipotle on Glendale Ave., 4-8pm

 

   Box Tops:  Please clip, collect and turn in to either your teacher or the front office by 10/31.  And then keep clipping for our spring box tops event!

--KEPPEL ROCKS:  MKS puts on this great event, and 5th grade gets 20% of the profits.  We will be running the concession stand and need lots of volunteers to make it a success.  Please sign up using this form (to add your name, please view on a computer or use the google drive app):  

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wnvYSJMrklbgRRNC7ATprKSTLED5X9PwiUzNwRkOPAs/edit?usp=sharing

Finally, we are having our next committee meeting this Friday, 10/19 at 8am in the multi-lab (Room 1130, right after drop-off).  Come join us!

Thank you!

--Carla Nardoni & Anahit Dovlatian, Co-Chairs

Pali Institute Video: https://vimeo.com/206135983

Camp letters and Forms: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1za5wXT_nzpRJqI_6go7GIQDPhBt4zYmikn4X-zl_LX0/edit?usp=sharing

October 15, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 42 / 46

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

p. 181

Science

p. 102 - 103 # 1- 9 write questions (Pimenta)
p. 104 - 105 # 1- 12 write questions (Pimenta)
due Thursday

Ch. 2 test next Tuesday (Oct. 23)

October 11, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 37 / 40

worksheet 38 / 39

grammar worksheet: verb phrases

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

none

Science

worksheet: photosynthesis and respiration (Pimenta)

October 10, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 37 / 34

worksheet 38 / 39

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

none

Science

worksheet: photosynthesis and respiration (Hewitt)

October 9, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 37 / 34

get spelling test signed this week

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

p. 162 all,, skip # 6 part A

Section 3 test is tomorrow

Science

worksheet: photosynthesis and respiration (Hewitt)

October 8, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

reading log signed due Friday

worksheet 37 / 34

get spelling test signed this week

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Bring an expository book to class!!

Math

p. 157 all

p. 158 # 1-3

Section 3 test is on Wednesday

Science

none

October 5, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

none

Note:  Open Studio for Mrs. Acitelli's music class will be held at 9 am on October 29

Math

return test (signed)

none

Science

none

October 4, 2018

Note:  If you have any concerns about yesterday's lock down please send me a quick email and I will do my best to address your questions and concerns.  Thankfully, all is well currently!

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

reading log signed due Friday

worksheet 31 / 35

worksheet 32 / 33

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Bring an expository book to class!!

Math

return test (signed)

p. 141 all

Science

none

October 2, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

reading log signed due Friday

worksheet 31 / 35

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Bring an expository book to class!!

Math

none

Science

worksheet: plant transport systems (Hewitt only)

October 1, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

reading log signed due Friday

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Bring an expository book to class!!

Math

p. 127 # 11 - 18

Science

none

September 28, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

Bring an expository book to class!!

Math

none

Science

none

September 27, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

reading log signed due Friday

worksheet 23 / 28

worksheet 27 / 30

grammar worksheet: simple predicates

vocabulary boxes

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Bring an expository book to class!!

Math

none

Science

worksheet: vascular plants (Pimenta)

worksheet: what makes a plant a plant? (Hewitt)

September 26, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

reading log signed due Friday

worksheet 23 / 28

worksheet 27 / 30

grammar worksheet: simple predicates

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Bring an expository book to class!!

Math

Topic 2 test (adding and subtracting decimals) tomorrow

Science

worksheet: vascular plants (Hewitt only)

September 24, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

reading log signed due Friday

worksheet 23 / 28

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Bring an expository book to class!!

Math

p. 99, 100 all

Topic 2 test (adding and subtracting decimals) Thursday 9/27

Science

test signed

September 21, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

Bring an expository book to class!!

Math

Topic 2 test (adding and subtracting decimals) Thursday 9/27

Science

none

               

September 20, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

reading log (signed)

worksheet 18 / 21

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 19 / 22

grammar worksheet: simple subjects

spelling / vocab test tomorrow

all work due tomorrow

Bring an expository book next week!


Math

p. 93 all

p. 94 # 15, 19, 20

Science

none
               

September 19, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

reading log (signed)

worksheet 18 / 21

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 19 / 22

spelling / vocab test Friday

all work due Friday 9 / 21

Bring an expository book next week!


Math

math test signed

p. 87 all

p. 88 # 10, 11, 14

Science

Ch. 1 test: tomorrow (Pimenta)
                 

September 18, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

reading log (signed)

worksheet 18 / 21

vocabulary boxes

spelling / vocab test Friday

all work due Friday 9 / 21

Bring an expository book next week!


Math

math test signed

p. 81 all

p. 82 # 12, 13, 19, 20

Science

Ch. 1 test: Wed Sept 19 (Hewitt)
                  Thurs Sept 20 (Pimenta)

September 17, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

reading log (signed) due Friday

Math

math test signed

p. 75 all

p. 76 # 10, 11, 14, 16

Science

Ch. 1 test: Wed Sept 19 (Hewitt)
                  Thurs Sept 20 (Pimenta)

p. 62 # 1-8

p. 64-65 # 1-12

September 14, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

none

Math

none

Science

Ch. 1 test: Wed Sept 19 (Hewitt)
                  Thurs Sept 20 (Pimenta)

September 13, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet p. 12/16

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 13/15

worksheet: complete subjects and predicates

all work due Friday

Math

p. 63 all

Science

worksheet: classifying organisms (Pimenta's class only)

Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday Sept 17 (Hewitt)

                                         Thursday Sept  18 (Pimenta)

September 12, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet p. 12/16

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 13/15

all work due Friday

Math

no homework


Science

no homework

Chapter 1 test will be on Wednesday Sept 17

September 11, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet p. 12/16

vocabulary boxes

all work due Friday

Math

Study!!

Unit 1 test will be tomorrow

Science

worksheet: diversity of organisms (both classes)

September 10, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

no homework

Math

finish p. 51

Unit 1 test will be on next Wed, Sept 12

Science

worksheet: diversity of organisms (Hewitt's class only)

Note:

Sign blue contracts if you haven't already

September 7, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

no homework

Math

no homework, but...

Unit 1 test will be on next Wed, Sept 12

Science
no homework

Note:

Sign blue contracts if you haven't already

September 6, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 7, 8

worksheet p. 9, 10

"Line Drive" project

RCC book p. 18 - 23 should be finished

All homework due tomorrow for language arts

spelling / vocabulary test on Friday (the spelling and vocabulary words are on the worksheets)

Math

p. 45, 46 all

Unit 1 test will be on next Wed, Sept 12

Science

w/s: "from cells to organisms"

Note:

Sign white information papers and blue contracts if you haven't already

September 5, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 7, 8

worksheet p. 9, 10

"Line Drive" project

RCC book p. 18 - 23 should be finished

All homework due Friday for language arts

spelling / vocabulary test on Friday (the spelling and vocabulary words are on the worksheets)

Math

p. 39 all

p. 40  # 14, 15, 20, 21

Unit 1 test will be on next Wed, Sept 12

Science

w/s: "from cells to organisms"

Note:

Sign white information papers! - Please don't lose these, they are very important

Also, blue contracts went home today

September 4, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet p. 9, 10

vocabulary boxes (due Wednesday)

spelling / vocabulary test on Friday (the spelling words are on the worksheet)

Math

p. 33 all

p. 34 # 15, 18, 19

Unit 1 test will be on Friday Sept. 7

Science

w/s: "from cells to organisms"

Note:

Sign white information papers! - Please don't lose these, they are very important

August 30, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

"Rope Burn" project due Friday

worksheet p. 2 / 5

worksheet p. 1 / 3

vocabulary boxes (due Tuesday)

spelling / vocabulary test on Friday (the words are on the worksheet)

Math

p. 27 all

p. 28 # 10, 11, 16

Unit 1 test will be on Friday Sept. 7

Science

none

Note:

Back to School Night is tonight from 6 to 6:45. There is a 5th grade parent meeting beforehand from 5:30 to 6.

August 29, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

"Rope Burn" project due Friday

worksheet p. 2 / 5

worksheet p. 1 / 3

spelling test on Friday (the words are on the worksheet)

Math

p. 21 all

p. 22 # 21, 22, 23, 29, 30

Science

none

Note:

Back to School Night is Thursday night from 6 to 6:45. There is a 5th grade parent meeting beforehand from 5:30 to 6.

P.E. and instrumental music forms have gone home today as well.  The P.E. form is mandatory.

August 28, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

"Rope Burn" project due Friday

worksheet p. 2 / 5

spelling test on Friday (the words are on the worksheet)

Math

p. 15 all

p. 16 # 9, 13, 14

Science

cell worksheet ( different from last night's -make sure you write a paragraph on the last question )

Note:

Back to School Night is Thursday night from 6 to 6:45. There is a 5th grade parent meeting beforehand from 5:30 to 6.

Also, I sent home a free/reduced lunch application today.  Please sign the front cover even if you don't want to apply.  The majority of our school site's additional funding comes from this statistic.

August 27, 2018

Happy Monday!!

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

"Rope Burn" project due Thursday

Math

p. 9 all

p. 10 # 16, 17, 22, 23

Science

cell worksheet

Note:

Back to School Night is Thursday night from 6 to 6:45. There is a 5th grade parent meeting beforehand from 5:30 to 6.

Also, I sent home a free/reduced lunch application today.  Please sign the front cover even if you don't want to apply.  The majority of our school site's additional funding comes from this statistic.

August 22, 2018

Happy first day of school!!!

No homework tonight naturally, but there are a couple of housekeeping items.

Items that need to be filled out / signed:

1.  Library permission slip

2.  Two blue emergency cards

May 30, 2018

Please note:  Tomorrow students will be dismissed from Hoover after the Promotion Ceremony.  Typical Sunday / nice party dress will be appropriate

Language Arts

practice book p. 145 - 150

vocabulary boxes

spelling / vocabulary test CANCELLED

Math

none

Science

none

PLAY DAY help desperately needed!!

Sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084eabaf23aa8-5thgrade

Play day info

Here is the official Play day flyer that went home today along with a waiver that needs to be signed in order for kids to go on the obstacle course.  Feel free to sign up to help via the link on today's blog posted earlier.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

It’s Time For…

5th Grade Play Day

Dear Parents and Guardians,

On Tuesday, June 5th all fifth grade students will enjoy a day of fun, games and food on the 3rd level of Mark Keppel’s playground.

Here are the important details for you:

Please send your child to school in comfortable clothes and send an extra change of clothes, as they will get wet. Have them wear shoes that are comfortable, a hat and sunscreen.

Lunch and treats have been generously donated for this event. Fruit and sandwiches with a variety of deli meats, cheeses, lettuce/tomato/mayo will be provided, or you may send a packed lunch with your child to enjoy.

Included in the day’s activities is an inflatable obstacle course. This activity requires parents/guardians to sign a liability waiver (see attached). Your child will NOT be allowed on this activity without a signed waiver. Please sign it and return it to the front office or to your child’s teacher by Monday, June 4th.

We need volunteers! An email has gone out to you with a link to sign up to help us make this day fun and easy. We would love to have you there! Please pick a shift or two, or stay all day! Let’s send our kids off to middle school with a lot of love and good energy.

If you have questions, please email Lisa Baer (lbrei66@gmail.com)

Thank you to our generous community partners: Vertigo Banquet Hall, Menchies and DJ Lu Meli, for helping to make this day special!

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Obstacle Course Example:

May 29, 2018

Please note:  Please adhere to the parent pick-up time tomorrow (4 pm) from Colonial Day at Riley's Farm.  Do not have your child text/call when we arrive

Language Arts

practice book p. 145 - 150

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

none

Science

none

5th grade Play Day parent volunteers needed

Here's the link to sign up.  It should be a super fun time!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084eabaf23aa8-5thgrade

May 24, 2018

Language Arts

practice book p. 140 - 143

vocabulary boxes (p. 140)

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

p. 715 - 716 all

test next Tuesday: line plots

Science

none

May 23, 2018

Language Arts

practice book p. 140 - 143

vocabulary boxes (p. 140)

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

p. 708 - 710 all

test next Tuesday: line plots

Science

none

May 22, 2018

Language Arts

practice book p. 140 - 143

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

p. 703 - 704 all

Science

none

May 21, 2018

Language Arts

none

Math

p. 696 all

Science

none

May 17, 2018

Language Arts

Ready Common Core p. 330 - 335

practice book p. 135 - 139

vocabulary boxes (p. 135)

grammar worksheet: pronouns

spelling test Friday (p. 138)

Math

none

Science

Expo 2018 project due Monday

May 16, 2018

Language Arts

Ready Common Core p. 330 - 335

practice book p. 135 - 139

vocabulary boxes (p. 135)

spelling test Friday (p. 138)

Math

conversions test tomorrow

Science

Ch. 6 test tomorrow  (Pimenta)

May 15, 2018

Language Arts

Ready Common Core p. 330 - 335

practice book p. 135 - 139

vocabulary boxes (p. 135)

spelling test Friday (p. 138)

Math

conversions test Thursday

Science

worksheet: the solar system (Pimenta)

Ch. 6 test Thursday  (Pimenta)

May 10, 2018

Note: turn in your uniform ballots!

Language Arts

Ready Common Core p. 300 - 307

worksheet: possessive nouns

Math

p. 673

Science

worksheet: the solar system (Hewitt)

Ch. 6 test Tuesday May 15 (Hewitt)

Ch. 6 test Thursday May 17 (Pimenta)

May 8, 2018

Language Arts

none

Math

none

Science

worksheet: gravity and orbit (Hewitt)

worksheet: the solar system (Pimenta)

May 7, 2018

Language Arts

none

Math

p. 667 - 668  all

Science

worksheet: gravity and orbit (Hewitt)

worksheet: the solar system (Pimenta)

May 3, 2018

Language Arts

none, have today's questions completed if you didn't finish in class

Math

p. 665 all

Science

p. 313 # 1-6 (Hewitt)

p. 323 # 1-6 (Pimenta)

May 2, 2018

Language Arts

none

Math

none

Science

none

April 30, 2018

Language Arts

Performance task rough draft / final draft due Wednesday

Math

p. 659, 661 all

Science

worksheet: the structure of the solar system (Hewitt)

worksheet: the sun (Pimenta)

Still need tickets for Keppel's Beauty and the Beast?

Click here:

https://www.mkt.com/mksspiritwear

MKS auction time

There's some great items on auction this year.  You might get a steal, and all funds go back to practical uses for our students.  It's a win/win!

https://www.32auctions.com/mks

April 26, 2018

Language Arts

none

Math

none

Science

none (Hewitt)

worksheet: the sun (Pimenta)

April 25, 2018

Language Arts

none

Math

p. 655 all

Science

none

April 23, 2018

Language Arts

none

Math

p. 649 all

Science

none

More parent help needed

I do need more parent volunteers for art classes through the end of the year.  The remaining dates are April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 21 from 1:25 to 2:15.

I'm opening this to everyone to try and remain democratic to the number of people who have asked about coming in and helping this year.  I know the chances to do that become slimmer as your kids get older.

Thanks again for all the support I am constantly given.  The 5th grade parents this year have been exceptional.