Parents or Guardians: Week of: February 28, 2011
Good Morning. I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. Here are the reminders and lessons for the upcoming week. Please make sure you send in your child’s permission slip this week for our upcoming field trip. Our field trip is next Monday. Students will need to bring a bag lunch.
Reading: We are starting a new chapter book this week. We will focus on setting, main idea, and sequence of events this week. Presentations will be held on Thursday and Friday this week on our book reports. ALL REPORTS ARE DUE THURSDAY.
Math: I will be encouraging students to bring their math home every night. If you have time please have your child explain the concepts to you. We will continue graphing this week. We will learn about taking surveys, collecting data, and putting data into various types of graphs. We are also introducing, mean, median and mode. In addition, we are covering and revisiting long division. We will have a math test on graphs and long division on Friday.
Science: We will continue this week with Animal Systems via our partner project. I plan to finish these projects in class by Thursday. Students will have time each day to work on their projects with their partner.
Social Studies: Our Trade Fair was wonderful! I was so impressed by each and every child’s poster, presentation, and item they brought in! This week will continue with New Life for colonists. Will we have a test on Monday of next week over chapters 5 and 6.
English/Writing: Our spelling this week will come from our new chapter book, “From the Mixed-Up Files of Basil E. Frankweiler.” There will be a quiz for these words Friday. We are working on subject verb agreement and contractions in grammar. Also, we will be preparing for our next paper, a position paper.
Religion: Students will see Ms. Piechoki for religion.
Centers: There will one center due by Friday this week.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email. God bless you and your families.
Miss Blanton
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Trade Fair
I am very pleased to announce that the 5th grade first annual Trade Fair was a huge success! All of the class displayed so much creativity with the items they chose to trade! It was wonderful to see how each pair of students trading interacted so well, and that they could tie this all into trading in the early times. I am so proud of my class for all the hard work they put into their posters in addition to their items to trade. Well done fifth graders!
Hannah's Bracelet Selection.
Sean's Pet Rocks were a hit!
Waiting for the trading and bartering to begin!
Displaying their creations.
Hand-Made pot holders, toffee, and playing cards.
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Hannah's Bracelet Selection.
Sean's Pet Rocks were a hit!
Waiting for the trading and bartering to begin!
Displaying their creations.
Hand-Made pot holders, toffee, and playing cards.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Newsletter February 23, 2011
Dear Parents:
Week of: February 23, 2011
Welcome back from Winter Break! I hope everyone had time to relax and enjoy the long weekend. Here are the reminders and lessons for the upcoming week. Please make sure you send in your child’s permission slip this week for our upcoming field trip. Book Orders are due in class or online by next Monday.
Reading: We are starting a new chapter book this week. We will be working on story maps as well as, setting aside time to work on our book reports that are due next Thursday. (March 3rd) Please make sure your child's book is coming to school everyday this week.
Math: I will be encouraging students to bring their math home every night. If you have time please have your child explain the concepts to you. We will continue graphing this week. We will learn about taking surveys, collecting data, and putting data into various types of graphs. We are also introducing, mean, median and mode. In addition, we are covering and revisiting long division.
Science: We will continue this week with Animal Systems. Please have your child review the main function of each system. We will review each system and I plan to have our animal systems test on Thursday. Next week we will begin the partner project for human systems. I look forward to seeing everyone’s digestive system travel log!
Social Studies: Our Trade Fair was wonderful! I was so impressed by each and every child’s poster, presentation, and item they brought in! This week we are discussing working and trading for early settlers.
English/Writing: Our spelling this week will come from our new chapter book, “From the Mixed-Up Files of Basil E. Frankweiler.” There will not be a quiz for these words this week. We are working on persuasive writing in pairs and verbs this week!
Religion: Students will see Ms. Piechoki for religion.
Centers: There will not be any center requirement due to the short week.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email. God bless you and your families.
Miss Blanton
Week of: February 23, 2011
Welcome back from Winter Break! I hope everyone had time to relax and enjoy the long weekend. Here are the reminders and lessons for the upcoming week. Please make sure you send in your child’s permission slip this week for our upcoming field trip. Book Orders are due in class or online by next Monday.
Reading: We are starting a new chapter book this week. We will be working on story maps as well as, setting aside time to work on our book reports that are due next Thursday. (March 3rd) Please make sure your child's book is coming to school everyday this week.
Math: I will be encouraging students to bring their math home every night. If you have time please have your child explain the concepts to you. We will continue graphing this week. We will learn about taking surveys, collecting data, and putting data into various types of graphs. We are also introducing, mean, median and mode. In addition, we are covering and revisiting long division.
Science: We will continue this week with Animal Systems. Please have your child review the main function of each system. We will review each system and I plan to have our animal systems test on Thursday. Next week we will begin the partner project for human systems. I look forward to seeing everyone’s digestive system travel log!
Social Studies: Our Trade Fair was wonderful! I was so impressed by each and every child’s poster, presentation, and item they brought in! This week we are discussing working and trading for early settlers.
English/Writing: Our spelling this week will come from our new chapter book, “From the Mixed-Up Files of Basil E. Frankweiler.” There will not be a quiz for these words this week. We are working on persuasive writing in pairs and verbs this week!
Religion: Students will see Ms. Piechoki for religion.
Centers: There will not be any center requirement due to the short week.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email. God bless you and your families.
Miss Blanton
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Thanks from the 5th Grade!
THESE TWO GIRLS WON BEST BAG!Hello Everyone. On behalf of the fifth grade class and myself, we would like to say Thank You for all of the donations to our class this year. We had a lovely Valentine's Day afternoon on Monday. We couldn't have done without all of you. So again, thanks to all of the families that made it possible.
I am looking forward to our Trade Fair Friday- The advertisement posters look wonderful! There will be an update soon! Also, I cannot wait to see what type of adventures our digestive systems' take over winter break! I hope everyone enjoys their break!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Newsletter- Week of February 14, 2011
Dear Parents: Week of: February 14, 2011
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Here are the reminders and lessons for the upcoming week. Friday is the TRADE FAIR, so please make sure your child has their items in class by Friday morning. We are celebrating Valentine’s Day with a small treat and passing out any valentine cards to the class. We are also having our recycled bag contest! Please make sure you send in your child’s permission slip this week for our upcoming field trip. Thank you to everyone who has donated to our Valentine’s Day party, we truly appreciate your generosity.
Reading: This week will are reading, “The Marble Champ.” Students will work on story maps and will have a short quiz on the story Thursday. We are having a test Tuesday over the complete story for Tuck Everlasting. Book reports are due March 3rd, this includes form and project.
Math: I will be encouraging students to bring their math home every night. If you have time please have your child explain the concepts to you. We will continue graphing this week. We will learn about taking surveys, collecting data, and putting data into various types of graphs. We are also introducing, mean, median and mode. In addition, we are covering and revisiting long division.
Science: We will continue this week with Animal Systems. We are covering the muscular and nervous systems. Please have your child review the main function of each system. We will review each system and I plan to have our animal systems test on Friday. The following week we will work on our partner project, which describes how any two systems work together in our body.
Social Studies: This week we are working on learning about settlers coming to North America. We will focus on the point of view of Native Americans as well as, new colonists. We will discuss hardships of people and learn about why trading was so vital to help people survive. We are also, learning vocabulary and techniques for trade. Our trade fair is on Friday afternoon.
English/Writing: Our spelling this week will be from our books and will align with, “The Marble Champ.” The spelling test will be on Friday. In grammar we are working on verb tenses, and we are writing a short persuasive piece and editing it this week.
Religion: Students will see Ms. Piechoki for religion.
Centers: Students are required to complete ONE center this week.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email. God bless you and your families.
Miss Blanton
Monday, February 7, 2011
4th Grade vs. 5th Grade in Kickball!
4th Grade!
Both classes worked well together when playing kickball. They showed nice sportsmanship and had a great time.
February 7th- Weekly Newsletter
Dear Parents or Guardians:
Week of: February 7, 2011
Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Here are the reminders and lessons for the upcoming week. Friday the advertisement poster for your child’s fair trade item is due. We will be having each student present and advertise their item to the class and a short interview of how the item was made will follow. We also are having pizza on Friday afternoon, donated by my lovely 88 year old grandpa, who said he was, “just proud of the class and thought they deserved to have a pizza party” =). Your child may bring in their own drink or I will provide a juice box.
Reading: We are reading, a chapter book, “Tuck Everlasting.” We will finish the story this week, and we will have a test at the beginning of next week. Book reports are due March 3rd, this includes form and project.
Math: I will be encouraging students to bring their math home every night. If you have time please have your child explain the concepts to you. We will begin graphing this week. We will learn about taking surveys, collecting data, and putting data into various types of graphs. In addition, we are covering and revisiting long division.
Science: We will continue this week with Animal Systems. We are covering execratory, skeletal, and muscular systems. Please have your child review the main function of each system.
Social Studies: This week we are working on learning about settlers coming to North America. We will focus on the point of view of Native Americans as well as, new colonists. We will discuss hardships of people and learn about why trading was so vital to help people survive. We will also learn about facts and opinions of the early times.
English/Writing: This week our spelling list will be created by the class, focusing on words that students did not know the meaning of. We will define these words this week, and work on their meanings as well as, spelling. The test Friday will ask for both spelling and meaning of words. Last week the students did very well on this task. We will discuss interviewing and focus on why it is important to be professional and prepared. We will also be working with verb tenses this week.
Religion: Students will see Ms. Piechoki for religion.
Centers: Students are required to complete ONE center this week.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email. God bless you and your families.
Miss Blanton
Week of: February 7, 2011
Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Here are the reminders and lessons for the upcoming week. Friday the advertisement poster for your child’s fair trade item is due. We will be having each student present and advertise their item to the class and a short interview of how the item was made will follow. We also are having pizza on Friday afternoon, donated by my lovely 88 year old grandpa, who said he was, “just proud of the class and thought they deserved to have a pizza party” =). Your child may bring in their own drink or I will provide a juice box.
Reading: We are reading, a chapter book, “Tuck Everlasting.” We will finish the story this week, and we will have a test at the beginning of next week. Book reports are due March 3rd, this includes form and project.
Math: I will be encouraging students to bring their math home every night. If you have time please have your child explain the concepts to you. We will begin graphing this week. We will learn about taking surveys, collecting data, and putting data into various types of graphs. In addition, we are covering and revisiting long division.
Science: We will continue this week with Animal Systems. We are covering execratory, skeletal, and muscular systems. Please have your child review the main function of each system.
Social Studies: This week we are working on learning about settlers coming to North America. We will focus on the point of view of Native Americans as well as, new colonists. We will discuss hardships of people and learn about why trading was so vital to help people survive. We will also learn about facts and opinions of the early times.
English/Writing: This week our spelling list will be created by the class, focusing on words that students did not know the meaning of. We will define these words this week, and work on their meanings as well as, spelling. The test Friday will ask for both spelling and meaning of words. Last week the students did very well on this task. We will discuss interviewing and focus on why it is important to be professional and prepared. We will also be working with verb tenses this week.
Religion: Students will see Ms. Piechoki for religion.
Centers: Students are required to complete ONE center this week.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email. God bless you and your families.
Miss Blanton
Thursday, February 3, 2011
February's 5th Grade Events
February has come so quickly and our class is very busy with projects and engaging lessons!
February 4th- AR test and summary are due.
February 11th- Trade Fair Advertisement Poster & Class Interview.
February 11th- Pizza Party in the afternoon.
February 14th- Valentine Exchange/Small Treat in the afternoon. <3 Happy Valentine's Day.
February 18th- TRADE FAIR- Come to class with the item designated to you for trading.
February 21-22nd Winter Break
February 28th- Book Order Due or Order online by this date.
February 4th- AR test and summary are due.
February 11th- Trade Fair Advertisement Poster & Class Interview.
February 11th- Pizza Party in the afternoon.
February 14th- Valentine Exchange/Small Treat in the afternoon. <3 Happy Valentine's Day.
February 18th- TRADE FAIR- Come to class with the item designated to you for trading.
February 21-22nd Winter Break
February 28th- Book Order Due or Order online by this date.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Catholic Schools Week -Read In
This was my first "Read In" in a class and the kids and I had a blast! It was truly a joy to see my class fully relaxed and enjoying their time reading with their friends.
Working Together as a Team!
Girls work together to problem solve!
Two Heads Are Better Than One.
Finding points to argue their side in the debate!
Newsletter for the Week of: January 31-February 4th
Week of: January 31, 2011
Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Here are the reminders and lessons for the upcoming week. Tuesday we are having a read-in, students may bring in blankets and pillows. They may also bring in a small snack and drink if they would like to. Please turn in Trade Fair permission slips as soon as you can, this way your child can begin their advertisement or creating their item to trade. Thursday will be our talent show, if you have a child participating please have them bring in any items or props needed to perform.
Reading: We are reading, a chapter book, “Tuck Everlasting.” This week we will be creating story maps, prediction charts, and pictures of setting. We will have a short quiz on Tuesday covering chapters 10-15. I will lend my books to any student who would like to study Monday night, but they will be responsible for their book. This quarter includes an AR test and summary (DUE FRIDAY), in addition to a book report and presentation. (Due in March)
Math: I will be encouraging students to bring their math home every night. If you have time please have your child explain the concepts to you. We will begin graphing this week. We will learn about taking surveys, collecting data, and putting data into various types of graphs. We are also, revisiting and adding onto long division.
Science: We will continue this week with Animal Systems. We will have a short quiz on Wednesday about the circulatory and respiratory systems. We will focus on the digestive and excretory systems this week.
Social Studies: This week we are working on learning about settlers coming to North America. We will focus on the point of view of Native Americans as well as, new colonists. We will discuss hardships of people and learn about why trading was so vital to help people survive.
English/Writing: This week our spelling list will be created by the class, focusing on words that students did not know the meaning of. We will define these words this week, and work on their meanings as well as, spelling. The test Friday will ask for both spelling and meaning of words. Last week the students did very well on this task. We will finish advertising techniques and will begin on writing techniques such as, understanding your audience, taking a position, and understanding paragraphs.
Religion: Students will see Ms. Piechoki for religion.
Centers: There will not be a center this week. I will be strongly encouraging students to read books for their book report and AR test and summary. Please have students bring books to class each day.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email. God bless you.
Miss Blanton
Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Here are the reminders and lessons for the upcoming week. Tuesday we are having a read-in, students may bring in blankets and pillows. They may also bring in a small snack and drink if they would like to. Please turn in Trade Fair permission slips as soon as you can, this way your child can begin their advertisement or creating their item to trade. Thursday will be our talent show, if you have a child participating please have them bring in any items or props needed to perform.
Reading: We are reading, a chapter book, “Tuck Everlasting.” This week we will be creating story maps, prediction charts, and pictures of setting. We will have a short quiz on Tuesday covering chapters 10-15. I will lend my books to any student who would like to study Monday night, but they will be responsible for their book. This quarter includes an AR test and summary (DUE FRIDAY), in addition to a book report and presentation. (Due in March)
Math: I will be encouraging students to bring their math home every night. If you have time please have your child explain the concepts to you. We will begin graphing this week. We will learn about taking surveys, collecting data, and putting data into various types of graphs. We are also, revisiting and adding onto long division.
Science: We will continue this week with Animal Systems. We will have a short quiz on Wednesday about the circulatory and respiratory systems. We will focus on the digestive and excretory systems this week.
Social Studies: This week we are working on learning about settlers coming to North America. We will focus on the point of view of Native Americans as well as, new colonists. We will discuss hardships of people and learn about why trading was so vital to help people survive.
English/Writing: This week our spelling list will be created by the class, focusing on words that students did not know the meaning of. We will define these words this week, and work on their meanings as well as, spelling. The test Friday will ask for both spelling and meaning of words. Last week the students did very well on this task. We will finish advertising techniques and will begin on writing techniques such as, understanding your audience, taking a position, and understanding paragraphs.
Religion: Students will see Ms. Piechoki for religion.
Centers: There will not be a center this week. I will be strongly encouraging students to read books for their book report and AR test and summary. Please have students bring books to class each day.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email. God bless you.
Miss Blanton
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