Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Friday, December 16, 2016
Weekly Update 12/16
We made it through our last full week before Winter Break!! Only two more days to go! :)
Math: We spent the first half of this week reviewing for our math test that we took on Wednesday (they are coming home today with the kiddos). We spent time talking about coordinate grids and did a fun activity to practice what we learned.
Writing: We continued drafting our memoirs this week. We talked about the importance of theme in our pieces and used what we learned to revise our writing. We will celebrate their finished memoirs on Tuesday.
Reading: We met with book clubs this week and continued talking about the social issues present in our books. We also worked on connecting those issues to issues we deal with in our daily life.
Upcoming Events:
12/20 : Winter Party @ 2
12/21 - 1/3: Winter Break
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Holtmann
Math: We spent the first half of this week reviewing for our math test that we took on Wednesday (they are coming home today with the kiddos). We spent time talking about coordinate grids and did a fun activity to practice what we learned.
Writing: We continued drafting our memoirs this week. We talked about the importance of theme in our pieces and used what we learned to revise our writing. We will celebrate their finished memoirs on Tuesday.
Reading: We met with book clubs this week and continued talking about the social issues present in our books. We also worked on connecting those issues to issues we deal with in our daily life.
Upcoming Events:
12/20 : Winter Party @ 2
12/21 - 1/3: Winter Break
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Holtmann
Dashbot Competition
Today several students from our class competed in the Dashbot competition where they had to use coding to have their robots go through several obstacles in a 3 minute time limit. They all did an amazing job and I was so proud of their problem solving skills that they used when things didn't go as planned!
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Homework 12/15/16
Read for 20 minutes
Aleks for 10 minutes
*Your aleks goal is due tonight at midnight!*
*Homerun Club is tomorrow!*
Aleks for 10 minutes
*Your aleks goal is due tonight at midnight!*
*Homerun Club is tomorrow!*
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Caroling!
We had a blast sharing the gift of music with the residents of 3 different nursing homes today!
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Field Trip Reminder!
Tomorrow (12/14) is our caroling Field Trip. We will be visiting 3 nursing homes to spread a little holiday cheer! Please have your child wear their Flyer Family t-shirt or another Concord shirt. They may wear Christmas accessories in addition, if they would like. We will be back at school for lunch.
Friday, December 9, 2016
Weekly Update 12/9
Happy Friday!! It has been an awesome week in Room 35!
Here's what we've been up to...
Science: This week we reviewed chapter 3 and took our test today!
Math: In math we learned how to divide decimals by whole numbers and decimals. We used models and long division to find out answers! We have a math test (chapter 6) coming up on Wednesday. Please check the blog for resources on how to study!
Writing: We began working on our memoir unit this week. We have spent several days talking about how memoirs have a big theme or message and then we pick a story from our lives to help show how that message has influenced our lives. They are doing a great job!
Reading: We continued our social issues book clubs this week. We discussed universal issues and how we can compare social issues across many texts. We also talked about how the groups we are involved in can change the way we interpret and react to situations.
Upcoming Events:
12/14: Caroling Field Trip
Please remember to send in your child's signed permission slip and $4 so that they can attend the field trip on Wednesday.
I hope everyone stays warm this weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Holtmann
Here's what we've been up to...
Science: This week we reviewed chapter 3 and took our test today!
Math: In math we learned how to divide decimals by whole numbers and decimals. We used models and long division to find out answers! We have a math test (chapter 6) coming up on Wednesday. Please check the blog for resources on how to study!
Writing: We began working on our memoir unit this week. We have spent several days talking about how memoirs have a big theme or message and then we pick a story from our lives to help show how that message has influenced our lives. They are doing a great job!
Reading: We continued our social issues book clubs this week. We discussed universal issues and how we can compare social issues across many texts. We also talked about how the groups we are involved in can change the way we interpret and react to situations.
Upcoming Events:
12/14: Caroling Field Trip
Please remember to send in your child's signed permission slip and $4 so that they can attend the field trip on Wednesday.
I hope everyone stays warm this weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Holtmann
Math Test-- Next Wednesday!
Dear Parents,
We are approaching the Ch. 6 Multiply and Divide Decimals test. We will be reviewing in class December 12 and 13. The test is Wednesday, December 14.
Below are all of the resources you can use to study for our test.
- Ch. 6 Multiply & Divide Decimals
- Pages 373- 466
- Review Test pg. 467-469
- Ch. 6 Reflection pg. 470
- Old homework assignments
***Use Online Text (which includes videos and games!) to Review Too!***
- Directions on how to get into our online math book:
- Go to Connect Ed
- Username: 24firstnamelastname
- Password: flyers2016
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Homework 12/8/16
read 20 minuets
study science! Test Tomorrow!
** Wear PJs for Helping Hands celebration!**
study science! Test Tomorrow!
** Wear PJs for Helping Hands celebration!**
Permission Slips
Please remember to send in your child's signed permission slip for our caroling field trip (next Wednesday)!
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Science Study Guide Chapter 3
Ch. 3 Study Guide
Lesson 1- Classifying Living Things pg. 90-95
- Vocabulary: classify, kingdom, phylum, species, classification system, dichotomous key
- Be able to list all of the levels of a classification system (K,P,C,O,F,G,S) and explain how the levels differ
- Explain the differences between the 4 main kingdoms (protists, fungi, plants, animals)
- Draw a dichotomous key
- Explain how dichotomous key can be used and its purpose
Lesson 2- Classify Animals pg. 96-101
- Vocabulary: vertebrate, invertebrate
- Be able to describe the similarities and differences of the 5 classes of vertebrates (fish, amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles)
- Recognize types of invertebrates (giant squids, mollusks, worms, arthropods)
Lesson 3- Classify Plants pg. 102-105
- Vocabulary: vascular, nonvascular
- Know the two main characteristics used to classify plants (vascular/nonvascular, how they reproduce)
- Be able to compare and contrast mosses, ferns, conifers, and flowering plants
What else can I use to study?
- Ch. 3 study guide on pg. 113
- Ch. 3 Chapter Review pg. 114-115
- Ch. 3 Benchmark Practice pg. 116
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Homework 12/6
read 20 minutes
google classroom
study for science test 10 minutes
Special Announcements for Tomorrow:
early release
strings -- bring instruments for rehearsal
google classroom
study for science test 10 minutes
Special Announcements for Tomorrow:
early release
strings -- bring instruments for rehearsal
Monday, December 5, 2016
Field Trip
Permission slips for our caroling field trip, that is next Wednesday, are coming home today. Please check your email for a reminder about what the kiddos should wear! Thanks!
Friday, December 2, 2016
Weekly Update 12/2
Happy Friday!! I can't believe it is already December and we are only 2 1/2 weeks away from Winter Break-- time flies when you're having fun!!
Science-- We are wrapping up Chapter 3 (classification of living things) this week and will start reviewing for our test at the beginning of next week. The test has a lot of material so I posted the study guide a few days ago so that kids could get a head start on studying. The test will be next Friday 12/ 9!
Math-- This week we worked on multiplying decimals by whole numbers and other decimals and discussed the properties of multiplication (commutative, identity, and associative). Next week we are going to work on dividing decimals!
Writing-- We finished our informational pieces and celebrated with the whole 5th grade yesterday! They should be very proud of all of their hard work. We are beginning our memoir unit next!
Reading-- Book clubs have been our focus this week. We are working on identifying social issues in our books and using our book clubs as an opportunity to discuss how characters words, actions, and reactions help us understand not only our characters but also the issue at hand. The kids have done so well with book clubs this time around and seem to love the opportunity to discuss books with friends!
Social Studies-- We finished up our explorer projects this week and presented them to the class!
Upcoming Events:
12/3: Winter Festival 9am
12/7: Strings Rehearsal 9:25 am
12/8: Strings Concert 7:30
We are having a door decorating contest starting at noon today. Please go to Facebook and give our door a "like" so that we can win some extra read aloud time with our principals!! :)
Have a great weekend!!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Holtmann
Science-- We are wrapping up Chapter 3 (classification of living things) this week and will start reviewing for our test at the beginning of next week. The test has a lot of material so I posted the study guide a few days ago so that kids could get a head start on studying. The test will be next Friday 12/ 9!
Math-- This week we worked on multiplying decimals by whole numbers and other decimals and discussed the properties of multiplication (commutative, identity, and associative). Next week we are going to work on dividing decimals!
Writing-- We finished our informational pieces and celebrated with the whole 5th grade yesterday! They should be very proud of all of their hard work. We are beginning our memoir unit next!
Reading-- Book clubs have been our focus this week. We are working on identifying social issues in our books and using our book clubs as an opportunity to discuss how characters words, actions, and reactions help us understand not only our characters but also the issue at hand. The kids have done so well with book clubs this time around and seem to love the opportunity to discuss books with friends!
Social Studies-- We finished up our explorer projects this week and presented them to the class!
Upcoming Events:
12/3: Winter Festival 9am
12/7: Strings Rehearsal 9:25 am
12/8: Strings Concert 7:30
We are having a door decorating contest starting at noon today. Please go to Facebook and give our door a "like" so that we can win some extra read aloud time with our principals!! :)
Have a great weekend!!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Holtmann
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