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.

Math test

Note to math parents:

On April 18, our class took a math test for Ch. 10 involving volume.  The previous night I had a shock death in my family, so I applied for a sub that day who administered the test.   Upon arriving in class this morning, I have discovered that the sub helped students with the test, even to the extent of providing answers and specific help.

I have made the decision that I believe the test to be invalid.  I am not going to count the test at all in your child's final math grade.  I strongly feel that the students have all mastered the topic to varying degrees.  I have no satisfactory alternate test available to equal the rigor of the original exam, so I am going to progress to the next topic (conversion of measurement) quickly as the CAASSP testing will be beginning next week.

If you have any concerns, questions, or comments, feel free to contact me at mhewitt@gusd.net

Best regards,

Mr. Hewitt

April 19, 2018

Language Arts

none

Math

none

Science

p. 303 # 1-6 (Pimenta)

worksheet: the structure of the solar system (Hewitt)

April 16, 2018

no homework....

Remember to bring a sack lunch for tomorrow's field trip

April 12, 2018

Language Arts

p. 274 - 279 Ready Common Core book

reading log signed

p. 164 - 169 practice book

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

vocabulary boxes (p. 164)

practice questions 4, 5

grammar worksheet: singular and plural nouns

Math

none

test on volume Wed. April 18

Science

worksheet: the sun (Hewitt)

none (Pimenta)

PIN number for people who wanted to order a class book

7994991

Book Fair volunteers needed: all money goes to 5th grade!

Here's the link.  Thank you so much!!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f44a4a92fa0fb6-mksbook

Parents needed

I need two parents to help with our class art project.  It will be on Wednesday April 18 from 1:25 to 2:10.  I can promise it will be loads of fun.  Contact me at mhewitt@gusd.net if you're interested.

April 11, 2018

Language Arts

p. 274 - 279 Ready Common Core book

reading log signed

p. 164 - 169 practice book

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

vocabulary boxes (p. 164)

practice questions 4, 5

grammar worksheet: singular and plural nouns

Math

p. 615 - 616 # 1 - 5

Science

worksheet: the sun (Hewitt)

two worksheets: California's water supply (Pimenta)

Study for Ch. 4 test on Thursday (Pimenta)

April 10, 2018

Language Arts

p. 274 - 279 Ready Common Core book

reading log signed

p. 164 - 169 practice book

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

vocabulary boxes (p. 164)

Math

p. 607 all

p. 609 odd

Science

worksheet: the sun (Hewitt)

two worksheets: California's water supply (Pimenta)

Study for Ch. 4 test on Thursday (Pimenta)

April 9, 2018

Language Arts

p. 274 - 279 Ready Common Core book

reading log signed

p. 164 - 169 practice book

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

p. 603 - 604 all

Science

Ch. 4 test signed (Hewitt)

p. 224 - 225 # 1 - 10 (Pimenta)

p. 226 - 227 # 1 - 12 (Pimenta)

Study for Ch. 4 test on Thursday (Pimenta)

Note on Spring Pictures

Just a reminder.. on Spring photo day (April 12) any 5th grade student that missed the promotion picture, can do make-ups.

April 3, 2018

Language Arts

p. 274-279 due April 13

Math

none

Science

p. 221 # 1-6 (Pimenta)

science test next Thursday April 12 (Pimenta)

none (Hewitt)

Book Fair - parent volunteers needed

Dear 5th Grade Parents,

Thank you for your support this school year with 5th grade fundraisers (dine out night, afternoon of arts, friendship grams, and sham-o-grams). Our intention was to make the fundraisers as easy as possible as we know you are busy with work, life, and your family.  

Total raised to date is about $13,306.00 (including the fundraisers listed below). 

Our last fundraiser is the Keppel Book Fair. If you would like to volunteer for the book fair April 16th - April 20th - please SIGN UP via Sign Up Genius - click here.  Thank you to Judith Milano for chairing the Book Fair.

Thanks in advance for your support, 

5th Grade Committee Chairs - April Faieta & Talisen Winder 
afaieta@gusd.net  twinder @gusd.net

Updates on our most recent fundraisers/donations:
Donation from Rise Educational Services - $250
Chipotle Dine Out Night - $923.35
Sham-O-Grams $1,107
Pizza Rev Dine Out Night - TBA

** I will give you a more detailed spreadsheet at the end of the week.

Parent chaperone STILL needed, believe it or not!

I need one more parent chaperone for our trip to the Reagan Library on April 17.  It's a great trip - I will take the first email.

Thank you!!!

April 2, 2018

Language Arts

none

Math

p. 591, 592

Science

worksheet: freshwater resources (Pimenta)

science test next Thursday April 12 (Pimenta)

p. 224-225 # 1-10, p. 226-227 # 1-12 (Hewitt)

test tomorrow! (Hewitt)

More camp info. I believe it's a repeat though...

Dear 5th grade parents, 

Attached is a copy of the camp letter from Ms. Siegal that was sent home in the Thursday folder. Attached is a copy in case you need another one. The camp video links are below in case you or your child would like to know what the schedule and what to expect at camp. 

Please let us know if you have any questions. 

April Faieta - afaieta@gusd.net

Talisen Winder - twinder@gusd.net

CAMP PART 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckVDOLI_xbw&t=15s

CAMP PART 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=680d7u_ukyQ&t=96s


CAMP PART 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp8OvsoZDXI

Attachments:
 camp_letter.pdf (58.0 KB)