Our class came in third place in the BOXTOP competition. The students will enjoy a Pizza Lunch on Friday to celebrate. We will be eating in the classroom!
BOB competition begins on Tuesday, 3/27 and continues 3/28, and 3/29. Competition begins at 8:45 and concludes at 9:45 each day.
Tuesday, we will be taking the field-tested multiple-choice writing test after the BOB competition.
Mrs. Malcolm's and Mrs. Compton's classes will present their Thomas Edison projects this week.
Reading-This is the last week for HRP letters! The 4th marking period HRP will be introduced next week. We will take a one week break from HRPs. In class, the students will finish reading The Cay.
A journal will be completed and submitted for a grade on Friday, 3/30. On Friday, students will be given a concluding test. They will be allowed to use their books.
Writing- Poetry and mystery writing will be our focus this week.
Word study-A new list will be given on Monday with an assessment on Friday.
Science-Sound lessons continue.
Math- Fractions: subtracting, LCM, and improper fractions.
SS-World War 2.
Look for information on Spring photos. Tuesday, April 3 is our scheduled day.
Wednesday, April 4, STEPP lesson.
Thursday, April 5,Marking Period ends!
Friday, April 6, Teacher Work Day, no school for students.
Spring break April 9-13.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Week of March 19-23
Hobby Fair is Friday, March 23 from 8:30-10:30. Please plan on attending to see the many hobbies enjoyed by our fifth graders. Students may arrive at school as early as 8am to set up. Please plan how their display will make it home.
I will be out Monday-Wednesday. I have the same substitute covering the class while I travel to visit my mother in NJ. My 83 year old mother fell and broke her foot so I want to spend some time with her. Thank you for your understanding! The children will be in good hands with Mrs. Renee Douglas!
Reading-HRP letter is due on Thursday. Counting this week, there are only two weeks left! In class, the students are reading The Cay and keeping a journal. They will receive a handout on Wednesday that is due on Friday.
Writing-Students will be writing a "formula" poem this week.
Word study-list provided on Monday with assessment on Friday.
Math-Fractions! Students need to continue practicing changing improper fractions to mixed numbers.
Science-Our study of SOUND begins this week with two labs. This unit is very hands-on and the children should enjoy making waves and using tuning forks. Labs will be graded.
Social Studies-World War 2.
I will be checking email!
Adrianne_oddo@ccpsnet.net
deanna_compton@ccpsnet.net
stephanie_scarpinato@ccpsnet.net
I will be out Monday-Wednesday. I have the same substitute covering the class while I travel to visit my mother in NJ. My 83 year old mother fell and broke her foot so I want to spend some time with her. Thank you for your understanding! The children will be in good hands with Mrs. Renee Douglas!
Reading-HRP letter is due on Thursday. Counting this week, there are only two weeks left! In class, the students are reading The Cay and keeping a journal. They will receive a handout on Wednesday that is due on Friday.
Writing-Students will be writing a "formula" poem this week.
Word study-list provided on Monday with assessment on Friday.
Math-Fractions! Students need to continue practicing changing improper fractions to mixed numbers.
Science-Our study of SOUND begins this week with two labs. This unit is very hands-on and the children should enjoy making waves and using tuning forks. Labs will be graded.
Social Studies-World War 2.
I will be checking email!
Adrianne_oddo@ccpsnet.net
deanna_compton@ccpsnet.net
stephanie_scarpinato@ccpsnet.net
Monday, March 5, 2012
Monday, 3/5/12
School is closed today, but SOL testing will still begin tomorrow! Tuesday is the multiple choice test, while Wednesday is the prompt day.
T-dap forms! Please complete and return forms ASAP! If your child has already receive their shot please send in paperwork so that the county nurse can file it. Thank you!
Hobby Fair is Friday, 3/23! Please plan to attend. We will send home information later this week so you may plan.
Reading-HRP letter due on Thursday, 3/8. I will begin a new read aloud. Students will be assigned a new novel later in the week. Thomas Edison Biography is actually due today. Students will present projects on Tuesday, 3/6.
Writing- SOL tests! We will work on limericks in class. Hobby fair interview, typed, and completed by 3/14. Posters are due on 3/19.
Word study-we will not have a list this week due to SOL testing.
Math-geometry, reviews, division, and decimals are the focus.
Social studies-World War 1.
Science- Geology test on Thursday! Thomas Edison book and project was due today. Projects will be presented on Tuesday. Our study of sound begins by the end of the week.
adrianne_oddo@ccpsnet.net
deanna_compteon@ccpsnet.net
stephanie_scarpinato@ccpsnet.net
T-dap forms! Please complete and return forms ASAP! If your child has already receive their shot please send in paperwork so that the county nurse can file it. Thank you!
Hobby Fair is Friday, 3/23! Please plan to attend. We will send home information later this week so you may plan.
Reading-HRP letter due on Thursday, 3/8. I will begin a new read aloud. Students will be assigned a new novel later in the week. Thomas Edison Biography is actually due today. Students will present projects on Tuesday, 3/6.
Writing- SOL tests! We will work on limericks in class. Hobby fair interview, typed, and completed by 3/14. Posters are due on 3/19.
Word study-we will not have a list this week due to SOL testing.
Math-geometry, reviews, division, and decimals are the focus.
Social studies-World War 1.
Science- Geology test on Thursday! Thomas Edison book and project was due today. Projects will be presented on Tuesday. Our study of sound begins by the end of the week.
adrianne_oddo@ccpsnet.net
deanna_compteon@ccpsnet.net
stephanie_scarpinato@ccpsnet.net
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