Friday, December 16, 2011

Have a fantastic winter break!!!!

Social Studies:  

Final products are due on Monday, January 9, 2012.

Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012.  We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire!  Information will be coming home

Homework Thursday,  December 15, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #16 due Friday

Math Mrs. Oddo's
None

Writing: none

Word Study: No word study this week

Science: none

Social Studies:  

Final products are due on Monday, January 9, 2012.

Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012.  We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire!  Information will be coming home

Hello!

 

Medieval Faire invitations were sent home today.  On Friday, January 13 from 12:30 - 2:30, we will hold our faire in the cafeteria.  The day will include a Medieval Feast (this will be our lunch for the day) and station activities run by the students to teach others about a particular aspect of the Middle Ages.  Parents are encouraged to attend.  I have attached an electronic copy of the invitation in case your child forgets to show you the paper copy.  An e-mail from some of our room parents will be coming shortly for you to sign up to donate items for our Medieval feast and/or volunteer at the faire.  Many, many thanks to Mrs. Parkison, Mrs. Brooks, and Mrs. Mills for organizing much of this for us!

 

The other attached documents are related to the station activity that groups of students will prepare to teach others about their assigned topics.  Students are completing research now, and are beginning the planning stages of the station activity.  Students will have an opportunity to prepare their station materials in social studies class and in their homeroom classes after winter break.  Students were encouraged to discuss their station activities with parents for ideas and resources that you may have tucked away and they don't know about:)  I will be checking for a parent signature on the planning document after the winter break.

 

Students (and parents) are encouraged to dress up as a Medieval character, but this is NOT required.  We discussed several options on how to keep this as inexpensive as possible.  Students could make costumes from materials that they have at home, or can borrow costumes, etc.  It is NOT necessary to purchase a new costume for the faire.  With a little creativity, station activity materials and costumes could made inexpensively or free with materials that you have at home.  Below are a few websites with ideas on how to inexpensively create costumes.  Please let me know if you come across any great websites with ways to make inexpensive costumes. 

 

http://www.virtue.to/articles/

http://www.ehow.com/how_2074945_make-medieval-costume.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_12165677_make-inexpensive-medieval-costume.html

 

This will be a fun and exciting day!  As always, thank you so much for your support of our projects.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  I hope to see you at the Medieval Faire!  Enjoy your winter break!

 

Take care,

Stephanie Scarpinato

Homework Wednesday,  December 14, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #16 due Friday

Math Mrs. Oddo's
None

Writing: none

Word Study: No word study this week

Science:

Social Studies:  

Final products are due on Monday, January 9, 2012.

Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012.  We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire!  Information will be coming home soon!

Homework Tuesday,  December 13, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Textbook Page 192, (#31 through #41)
Problem Solver #16 due Friday

Math Mrs. Oddo's
Textbook Page 192, (#31 through #41)

Writing: none

Word Study: No word study this week

Science:

Social Studies:  

Final products are due on Monday, January 9, 2012.

Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012.  We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire!  Information will be coming home soon!

Homework Monday,  December 12, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Practice 3.11 (30 minutes)
Problem Solver #1 due Friday

Math Mrs. Oddo's
Practice 3.11 (30 minutes)

Writing: none

Word Study: No word study this week

Science:
.

Social Studies: 2 research articles due on Tuesday 

Signatures on the Coat of Arms packet is due on Friday.  Rough drafts (colored sketch on notebook paper) and rough draft of the key are due on Tuesday.  Final products are due on Monday, January 9, 2012.

Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012.  We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire!  Information will be coming home soon!

Homework Friday,  December 9, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Finish reading Crispin, vocabulary due on Monday.
HRP due on Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #15 due Monday

Math Mrs. Oddo's


Writing:

Word Study: 

Science:
.

Social Studies: 2 research articles due on Tuesday 

Signatures on the Coat of Arms packet is due on Friday.  Rough drafts (colored sketch on notebook paper) and rough draft of the key are due on Tuesday.  Final products are due on Monday, January 9, 2012.

Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012.  We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire!  Information will be coming home soon!

International Language: 

German Homework: Bring in a plastic container at least 4" square, with a lid. Label both parts with your name (masking tape is fine).

Homework Thursday,  December 8, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 49 -51, if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #15 due Monday

Practice 3.10 Dividing decimals by a whole number 

Math Mrs. Oddo's
Practice 3.10 Dividing decimals by a whole number 

Writing:

Word Study: Choose an activity from the weekly menu.

Science:
.

Social Studies:  

Signatures on the Coat of Arms packet is due on Friday.  Rough drafts (colored sketch on notebook paper) and rough draft of the key are due on Tuesday.  Final products are due on Monday, January 9, 2012.

Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012.  We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire!  Information will be coming home soon!

International Language: 

German Homework: Bring in a plastic container at least 4" square, with a lid. Label both parts with your name (masking tape is fine).

Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012.  We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire!  Information will be coming home soon!

Homework Wednesday,  December 7, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 46 -48, if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #15 due Monday

Practice 3.10 Dividing decimals by a whole number (#1 - #15 only, please do not use calculators)

Math Mrs. Oddo's
Practice 3.10 Dividing decimals by a whole number (#1 - #15 only, please do not use calculators)

Writing: 

Please bring in a new or used card by Thursday (with any type of picture)

Word Study: Choose an activity from the weekly menu.

Science:
Osmosis due tomorrow.

Social Studies:  

Signatures on the Coat of Arms packet is due on Friday.  Rough drafts (colored sketch on notebook paper) and rough draft of the key are due on Tuesday.  Final products are due on Monday, January 9, 2012.

 

Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2012.  We will hold our first annual CBG Medieval Faire!  Information will be coming home soon!

International Language: 

German Homework: Bring in a plastic container at least 4" square, with a lid. Label both parts with your name (masking tape is fine).

Book orders are due by December 8th, if you are planning on ordering books. :)

Homework Tuesday,  December 6, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 42 -45, if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #15 due Monday

Multiplying decimals practice and problem solving

Math Mrs. Oddo's
Multiplying decimals practice and problem solving


Writing: Persuasive Letter Revise/ Edit

Please bring in a new or used card by Thursday (with any type of picture)

Word Study: Choose an activity from the weekly menu.

Science:
Osmosis due December 8th.

Social Studies:  

International Language: 

German Homework: Bring in a plastic container at least 4" square, with a lid. Label both parts with your name (masking tape is fine).

Book orders are due by December 8th, if you are planning on ordering books. :)

Homework Monday,  December 5, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 39 -41, if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #15 due Monday

Practice 3.9 Dividing a decimal by a decimal

Math Mrs. Oddo's
Practice 3.9 Dividing a decimal by a decimal


Writing: Persuasive Letter Revise/ Edit

Please bring in a new or used card by Thursday (with any type of picture)

Word Study: Choose an activity from the weekly menu.

Science:
Characteristics and Needs Test 12/06
Science-6-flap booklet on the characteristics of living organisms is due on Wednesday, December 7th. 
Osmosis due December 8th.

Social Studies:  

International Language: 

German Homework: Bring in a plastic container at least 4" square, with a lid. Label both parts with your name (masking tape is fine).

Homework Friday December 2, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 35 -38, if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #14 due Monday

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
None

Writing: Persuasive Letters

Word Study: 

Science:
Characteristics and Needs Test 12/06
Science-6-flap booklet on the characteristics of living organisms is due on Wednesday, December 7th. 
Osmosis due December 8th.

 

Social Studies:  

Homework Thursday December 1, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 32 -34, if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #14 due Monday

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
None

Writing: Persuasive Letter Graphic Organizers

Word Study: Choose an activity from the weekly menu.

Science:
Osmosis due December 8th.
Flap Booklet due Wednesday.  

Social Studies:  

Homework Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 29 -31, if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday, December 1st. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #14 due Monday
Practice 3.7 Solving Decimal Equations

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 3.8 Multiplying a whole number by a decimal

Writing: Persuasive Letter Graphic Organizers

Word Study: Choose an activity from the weekly menu.

Science:
Osmosis due December 8th.
Flap Booklet due Wednesday.  

Social Studies:  

Have you ever lived or traveled extensively in Europe? We would love some guest speakers to share your experiences with our students while we study Europe in Social Studies! Please contact Mrs. Scarpinatoat Stephanie_Scarpinato@ccpsnet.net by Friday, December 2 if you are interested in joining us.

Stephanie Scarpinato

Winterpock Elementary School

5th grade teacher - Center Based Gifted program

Homework Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 26 -28, if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday, December 1st. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #14 due Monday
Practice 3.4 Scientific Notation

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 3.6 Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Writing: Persuasive Letter Graphic Organizers

Word Study: Choose an activity from the weekly menu.

Science:
Osmosis due December 8th.
Flap Booklet due Wednesday.  

Social Studies:  

Family Life

A letter about the Family Life program was sent home today. 

If you do not want your child to attend these classes, the "opt out" forms can be  found on http://chesterfield.k12.va.us/CCPS/instruction/Family_Life_Ed.htm. 

Homework Monday, November 28, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 23 -25, if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday, December 1st. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #14 due Monday

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 3.4 Scientific Notation

Writing: None

Word Study: Choose an activity from the weekly menu.

Science:
Osmosis due December 8th.
Flap Booklet due Wednesday.  

Social Studies:  

Homework Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 19 -22, if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday, December 1st. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
None

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
None

Writing: none

Word Study: none 

Science:
Osmosis due December 8th.  

Social Studies:  

Homework Monday, November 21, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 16 -18, if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday, December 1st. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
none

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
None
Writing: none

Word Study: none 

Science:
Osmosis due December 8th.  

Social Studies:  

Homework Friday, November 18, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 13 -15 if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday, December 1st. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #12 due on Monday.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 3.3

Writing: none

Word Study: none 

Science:
Osmosis due December 8th.  Cells Quiz on Monday 

Social Studies:  

 none

Have a nice weekend!

The 5^th grade promotion ceremony will be June 13^th at Cosby High School beginning at 8:30 A.M.

Homework Thursday, November 17, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 10 -12 if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday, December 1st. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #12 due on Monday.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
none

Writing: none

Word Study: none 

Science:
Osmosis due December 8th.  Cells Quiz on Monday 

Social Studies:  

 none

Have a nice weekend!

Homework Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 8 & 9 if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Practice 3.2 Rounding Decimals
Problem Solver #12 due on Monday.

Cumulative Assessment on Thursday. 
Concepts tested:
prime, composite, even, odd
exponents & perfect squares
order of operations
problem solving
integers
expressions, equations, and inequalities

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 3.2 Rounding Decimals
Cumulative Assessment on Thursday.
Concepts tested:
prime, composite, even, odd
exponents & perfect squares
order of operations
problem solving
integers
expressions, equations, and inequalities

Writing: opening paragraph graphic organizer for persuasive letters if not finished during class

Word Study: Select an activity from the word study menu.  Assessment on Friday. 

Science: 2 sided paper due tomorrow

Social Studies:  

 none

Science Information

On Thursday or Friday, students will be assigned an Osmosis "Egg"speriment.  This is an at-home project.  Your child should bring home a booklet we made in class to write observations and conclusions.  They also will have a 2-page stapled paper that offers the instructions and has questions that must be answered.

 

This is a seven day experiment that will count as a test grade!

 

Mrs. Oddo's and Mrs. Compton's classes are due on December 8.

Mrs. Scarpinato's and Mrs. Malcolm's classes are due on December 9.

 

Materials:
Jar with a lid (wide mouth)

raw egg (it can be white or brown)

white vinegar

clear corn syrup

string to use with metric measurement

booklet (made in class)

 

Day one: Measure the egg around the middle (metric only!).  Record on the white paper.  Place the egg in the jar and cover with vinegar.  Cover the jar and place in a cool location, not the refrigerator.  Observe and journal your observation for 3 days. (Day1, day2, day3).  Try to plan on writing observations about the same time each day. 

 

Day three: After your observation, pour off the vinegar, carefully remove the egg and measure.  Note the measurement on the white paper.  Rinse out the jar and place the egg back inside.  Cover the egg with about 18cm of corn syrup.  Answer question 1-3 under "What happened?" on the white paper.  Write a conclusion about the effects of vinegar on an egg. Cover the jar and observe the egg for the next 3 days.  (day 4, day 5, day 6)

 

Day six: After your observation, carefully pour off the corn syrup.  The egg will be very slick!  Measure the egg and note data on the white paper.  Rinse out the jar and fill with tap water.  Answer question 3 under "What Now".  Carefully place the egg back inside. Answer question 4 under "What Happened?"  Write a conclusion about the effects of corn syrup on the egg.

 

Day seven: Write your last observation.  Pour off the water and measure one more time.  Answer the remaining questions from the white paper.  Write your conclusion about the effect of water on the egg.

 

After day seven has concluded students may turn in their completed white pages and the booklet that holds their observations and conclusions.

 

IF the egg falls and breaks, you have to start all over again!  Be careful and enjoy the process of OSMOSIS!

 

Homework Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 5, 6, & 7 (chapters are very short), if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #12 due on Monday.

Cumulative Assessment on Thursday. 
Concepts tested:
prime, composite, even, odd
exponents & perfect squares
order of operations
problem solving
integers
expressions, equations, and inequalities

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Cumulative Assessment on Thursday.
Concepts tested:
prime, composite, even, odd
exponents & perfect squares
order of operations
problem solving
integers
expressions, equations, and inequalities

Writing: None

Word Study: Select an activity from the word study menu.  Assessment on Friday. 

Science: None

Social Studies:  

 On Wednesday, November 16th  there will be a European geography quiz and the map project will be due.

Sixth Grade Math Curriculum

 

Focus: Relationships among Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

6.1 The student will describe and compare data, using ratios, and will use appropriate notations,

such as

a , a to b, and a:b.

b

6.6 The student will

a) multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers; and

b) estimate solutions and then solve single-step and multistep practical problems involving

addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions.

Measurement

Focus: Problem Solving with Area, Perimeter, Volume, and Surface Area

6.9 The student will make ballpark comparisons between measurements in the U.S. Customary

System of measurement and measurements in the metric system.

6.10 The student will

a) define

b) solve practical problems involving circumference and area of a circle, given the diameter or

radius;

c) solve practical problems involving area and perimeter; and

d) describe and determine the volume and surface area of a rectangular prism.

π (pi) as the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter;

Geometry

Focus: Properties and Relationships

6.11 The student will

a) identify the coordinates of a point in a coordinate plane; and

b) graph ordered pairs in a coordinate plane.

6.12 The student will determine congruence of segments, angles, and polygons.

6.13 The student will describe and identify properties of quadrilaterals.

Probability and Statistics

Focus: Practical Applications of Statistics

6.14 The student, given a problem situation, will

a) construct circle graphs;

b) draw conclusions and make predictions, using circle graphs; and

c) compare and contrast graphs that present information from the same data set.

6.15 The student will

a) describe mean as balance point; and

b) decide which measure of center is appropriate for a given purpose.

6.16 The student will

a) compare and contrast dependent and independent events; and

b) determine probabilities for dependent and independent events.

Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

Focus: Variable Equations and Properties

6.17 The student will identify and extend geometric and arithmetic sequences.

6.18 The student will solve one-step linear equations in one variable involving whole number

coefficients and positive rational solutions.

6.19 The student will investigate and recognize

a) the identity properties for addition and multiplication;

b) the multiplicative property of zero; and

c) the inverse property for multiplication.

6.20 The student will graph inequalities on a number line.

6.7 The student will solve single-step and multistep practical problems involving addition,

subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals.

6.8 The student will evaluate whole number numerical expressions, using the order of operations.

Computation and Estimation

Focus: Applications of Operations with Rational Numbers

6.2 The student will

a) investigate and describe fractions, decimals, and percents as ratios;

b) identify a given fraction, decimal, or percent from a representation;

c) demonstrate equivalent relationships among fractions, decimals, and percents; and

d) compare and order fractions, decimals, and percents.

6.3 The student will

a) identify and represent integers;

b) order and compare integers; and

c) identify and describe absolute value of integers.

6.4 The student will demonstrate multiple representations of multiplication and division of

fractions.

6.5 The student will investigate and describe concepts of positive exponents and perfect squares.

Grade Six

The sixth-grade standards are a transition from the emphasis placed on whole number arithmetic in the elementary grades to foundations of algebra. The standards emphasize rational numbers. Students will use ratios to compare data sets; recognize decimals, fractions, and percents as ratios; solve single-step and multistep problems, using rational numbers; and gain a foundation in the understanding of integers. Students will solve linear equations and use algebraic terminology. Students will solve problems involving area, perimeter, and surface area, work with

π (pi), and focus on the relationships among the properties of quadrilaterals. In addition, students will focus on applications of probability and statistics. While learning mathematics, students will be actively engaged, using concrete materials and appropriate technology such as calculators, computers, and spreadsheets. However, facility in the use of technology shall not be regarded as a substitute for a student’s understanding of quantitative concepts and relationships or for proficiency in basic computations. Students will also identify real-life applications of the mathematical principles they are learning and apply these to science and other disciplines they are studying. Mathematics has its own language, and the acquisition of specialized vocabulary and language patterns is crucial to a student’s understanding and appreciation of the subject. Students should be encouraged to use correctly the concepts, skills, symbols, and vocabulary identified in the following set of standards. Problem solving has been integrated throughout the six content strands. The development of problemsolving skills should be a major goal of the mathematics program at every grade level. Instruction in the process of problem solving will need to be integrated early and continuously into each student’s mathematics education. Students must be helped to develop a wide range of skills and strategies for solving a variety of problem types.

 

Number and Number Sense

SPIRIT NIGHT AT RITA'S

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH

6PM-8PM

(This is the last Rita's Spirit Night 

until Spring)

Homework Monday, November 14, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Crispin read Chapters 3 & 4 if not finished during class
HRP due on Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #12 due on Monday.

Assessment on Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Assessment on Thursday.

Writing: None

Word Study: Select an activity from the word study menu.  Assessment on Friday. 

Science: None

Social Studies:  

 On Wednesday, November 16th  there will be a European geography quiz and the map project will be due.

Make up picture day at Winterpock Elementary is Friday, November 18th.  If you wish to have your child's picture retaken please return the portrait package from our original picture day with your child on the 18th.  Order forms are available in the office.  Thank you.

Message from PTA

Mother Son Fun Night

Mother** Son Fun Night is being held on Friday, November 18th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. This is a new fundraiser for the school this year. We will be serving pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, desserts and drinks. Each son will receive a momento to take home from the event. There will be competition type games where mother and son teams will compete against each other to try to win Trophies. Magical Memories Productions is providing DJ service, sound, lights and music. There will also be a photo opportunity so wear your favorite team jersey. Wear your sneakers, bring your A game and get ready for a night of fun.
We have 247 participants coming and we hope to see you there! If you still need to purchase a ticket, please visit the PTA Website for a form and turn it in ASAP. Tickets are only $22 and cover admission for 1 mom and all her sons. Where else can you eat dinner, dance to music, play games, win prizes, walk away with free stuff and create a lasting memory for just $22 ?!?!
DADS- Want to witness the fun? Sign up to volunteer at the event by visiting our volunteer sign up page.
**Aunts, Grandmothers, Big Sisters and other "Mom" type figures are welcome to attend this event.

Homework Friday, November 11, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
HRP due on Thursday. 

 

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #11 due on Monday.

Assessment on Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Assessment on Thursday.

Writing: None

Word Study: None 

Science: None

Social Studies:  

 On Wednesday, November 16th  there will be a European geography quiz and the map project will be due.

Message from Mrs. Scarpinato

SOCIAL STUDIES – European geography quiz and map project due on Wednesday, November 16. Study the notes in the SS notebook and the map project 10 minutes per night rather than waiting until the last minute. Map projects were distributed yesterday. Students will have an entire class period to work on it on early next week, so should NOT complete the map over the weekend. It was suggested to the students that for HW, they should focus on coloring (use light colors only) their map and labeling the 10 capitals and countries that they need to memorize for the quiz. They could also add their latitude and longitude lines, but will need to look at an atlas or map on the Internet to complete this part accurately.

Due to a short week signed papers will not be sent home today.  Please look for them next Thursday. :)

Homework Thursday, November 10, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
HRP due on Thursday.  The new home reading program for the second grading period "Dig Into A Real Tresure" was introduced today.

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Textbook Page 133 - Should have answer and and brief explanation for each answer. 

Problem Solver #11 due on Monday.
Assessment on Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Textbook Page 133 - Should have answer and and brief explanation for each answer. 
Assessment on Thursday.

Writing: Persuasive letter prewriting (problems and solutions)

Word Study: None 

Science: The matter test will be given tomorrow.

Social Studies:  

 On Wednesday, November 16th  there will be a European geography quiz and the map project will be due.

New Home Reading Program "Dig Into A Real Treasure Read"

The new home reading program for the second nine weeks will be explained to students tomorrow.

We are very pleased with student participation in the “Metamorphosis” independent reading program during our first marking period. In an ongoing effort to enhance the depth and breadth of your child’s independent reading, we begin a new program focusing on reading quality, award-winning literature. Students may choose prize-winning works from the Newbery and Newbery Honor Awards, Coretta Scott King Award, American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults, and B.O.B. books. Each week, please complete your book log and a response activity from the “Idea Wall” in the classroom. There are many possibilities from which to choose! Successful completion of both steps, along with finishing a book, will allow students to choose a key from our collection. At the end of the marking period, students will be able to see if their keys unlock the mysterious padlock. The key that unlocks the treasure will provide both an individual prize and all the ingredients for a class treat.


Every Thursday each student will turn in a completed book response and the book log. Thursday, January 19th will be the last day a book response may be turned in.


Book lists will be available in the classroom. Please note that most books are worth one credit. The value of an extremely demanding book may be negotiated on an individual basis, but please do this before beginning to read. A selection of books is available in our classrooms as well as in the library.


Parents: We are seeking contributions to our key collection and donations of cool key chains! Students that complete 6 books will choose a key chain.


In this marking period, this activity will count as a unit test for reading. The following grading scale will be in effect:


5 book credits=A, 4 credits=B, 3 credits=C, etc.


Key chains will be awarded for six or more books!

It is our hope that students will discover some real reading treasures!

Homework Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
No HRP due on Thursday.  The new home reading program for the second grading period "Dig Into A Real Tresure" will be introduced on Thursday.

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Graphing inequalities practice 

Problem Solver #11 due on Monday.
No assessment on Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Graphing inequalities practice
No assessment next Thursday.

Writing: Persuasive letter prewriting  

Word Study: None 

Science: Who has ..... I have ....... cards due Thursday.  The matter test will be given on Friday, November 11th.

Social Studies:  

 On Wednesday, November 16th  there will be a European geography quiz and the map project will be due.

Homework Friday, November 4, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
No HRP due next Thursday.

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:

Problem Solver #10 due on Wednesday (No School for students on Monday).
No assessment next Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
No assessment next Thursday.

Writing: None  

Word Study: None 

Science: Who has ..... I have ....... cards due Thursday.  The matter test will be given on Friday, November 11th.

Social Studies:  

 None

Have a great weekend! :)

Field Trip

Your 5^th grader has an exciting opportunity to receive a lesson on “Fractal Keys” from the Math & Science Center.  The Math & Science Center has an established relationship with Chesterfield schools, so there is no cost for this lesson.  We will need to travel by school bus to Harrowgate Elementary in Chester in order to receive this lesson. 

Our class will be attending on Monday, November 14, 2011.  We will be leaving at around 8:45 a.m. and will return in time for lunch.

Permission slips will be sent home today.  Please sign them and return them to school on Wednesday.  Thanks!

Signed papers were not sent home today.  They will be sent tomorrow.

Homework Thursday, November 3, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
No HRP due next Thursday.

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:

Problem Solver #10 due on Wednesday (No School for students on Monday).
No assessment next Thursday. 

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
No assessment next Thursday.

Writing: None  

Word Study: Choose an activity from the weekly word study menu.

Science: None

Social Studies:  

 None

Parent Conference Schedule

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

7:45 a.m. Garofalo

3:00 Edwards

Thursday, November 10, 2011

7:30 a.m. Losen
7:45 a.m. Mast

Monday, November 14, 2011

7:45 a.m. Vera Contreras

3:10 Bennett

Homework Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
No HRP due next Thursday.

Math:

Problem Solver #10 due on Monday.
An assessment will be given on Thursday. 

Writing: None  

Word Study: Choose an activity from the weekly word study menu.

Science: None

Social Studies:  

 None

Homework Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
No HRP due next Thursday.

Math:

Practice Pg. 163
Finish calculating the mean, median, mode, and range for the distance rockets traveled if not finished during class time.
Problem Solver #10 due on Monday.
An assessment will be given on Thursday. 

Writing: None  

Word Study: Choose an activity from the weekly word study menu.

Science: None

Social Studies:  

 None

Homework Monday, October 31, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
No HRP due next Thursday.

Math:

Problem Solver #10 due on Monday.

An assessment will be given on Thursday. 

Writing: None  

Word Study: Choose an activity from the weekly word study menu.

Science: None

Social Studies:  

 None

Homework Friday, October 28, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
No HRP due next Thursday.

Math:
Practice Page 158 Solving Multiplication and Division Equations (front only)
This is the same page number as last night, but a different practice sheet.

Problem Solver #9 due on Monday.

An assessment will be given on Thursday. 

Writing: None  

Word Study: None

Science: None

Social Studies:  

 None

Announcements:

Wolfmart will be on October 28th.

French Feast 8:40 on October 31st.

Have a nice weekend!

Homework Thursday, October 27, 2011

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
No HRP due next Thursday.

Math:
Practice Page 158

Problem Solver #9 due on Monday.

An assessment will be given on Thursday. 

Writing: None  

Word Study: Choose an activity from the word study menu.

Science: None

Social Studies:  

 None

Announcements:

Wolfmart will be on October 28th.

French Feast 8:40 on October 31st.

A link to Mrs. Oddo's blog had been added.  You may check out her website to find out more information about science.

Homework Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Reading:

Home Reading Program assignment due Thursday.

Reading logs will be collected on Thursday.

Math:
Practice Page 157 (front only)

Problem Solver #9 due on Monday.

An assessment will be given tomorrow. 

Writing: Short Stories due Thursday, October 27th. This is being done in class.  

Word Study: Choose an activity from the word study menu.

Science: None

Social Studies:  

 None

Announcements:

Wolfmart will be on October 28th.

French Feast 8:40 on October 31st.

Homework Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Reading:

Home Reading Program assignment due Thursday.

Reading logs will be collected on Thursday.

Math:

Problem Solver #9 due on Monday.

An assessment will be given on Thursday.

Writing: Short Stories due Thursday, October 27th. This is being done in class.  

Word Study: Choose an activity from the word study menu.

Science:  Element quiz Wednesday, October 26th.  Please remember to study for the element quiz.

Social Studies:  

 None

Announcements:

October 26th will be an early release day.  Please remember to bring a lunch, or a bagged lunch may be purchased from the cafeteria. :)

Wolfmart will be on October 28th.
French Feast 8:40 on October 31st.

Homework, October 24,2011

Reading:

Home Reading Program assignment due Thursday.

Reading logs will be collected on Thursday.

Math:

Practice 2.13 Solving Equations

Problem Solver #9 due on Monday.

An assessment will be given on Thursday.

Writing: Short Stories due Thursday, October 27th. This is being done in class.  

Word Study: Choose an activity from the word study menu.

Science:  Element quiz Wednesday, October 26th.  Please remember to study for the element quiz.

Social Studies:  

 None

Announcements:

October 26th will be an early release day.  Please remember to bring a lunch, or a bagged lunch may be purchased from the cafeteria. :)

Wolfmart will be on October 28th.
French Feast 8:40 on October 31st.

GRANDPARENT'S LUNCHEONS

November 2nd-4th

 

The Hospitality Committee would like to welcome grandparents or special guests in your child’s life to come share lunch with their grandchildren during their designated lunch time.

If your child’s last name starts with letters:

• A-H Grandparents will have lunch on Wednesday, 

November 2nd.

• I-P Grandparents will have lunch on Thursday, 

November 3rd.

• Q-Z Grandparents will have lunch on Friday, 

November 4th.

Wolf Mart Dates:  October 28, December 2, January 27, February 24, March 30, April 27 and May 25.

Community Outreach Food Drive

The PTA Community Outreach Committee is organizing a Food Drive next week on Thursday, October 27th and Friday, October 28th. Please consider donating these much needed food items for our Thanksgiving Food Baskets to be given to families in need at Ettrick Elementary School. Donations will be picked up from your child’s classroom on the 27th and 28th. To help us provide an assortment, these are the suggested items most needed. Kindergarten: Boxed mixes (muffins, biscuits, stuffing, brownie, cake) 1st Grade: Dried or canned pasta, spaghetti sauce (no glass jars), Spaghetti O’s, Elbow Macaroni, Ramen Noodles 2nd Grade: Canned or dried soup (tomato, chicken noodle, various cream soups), Boxed Macaroni & Cheese 3rd Grade: Canned fruits (peaches, pears, mandarins, fruit cocktail), canned vegetables (peas, corn, green beans, potatoes) 4th Grade: Peanut Butter, Jelly, apple sauce (no glass jars), Breakfast bars, instant oatmeal 5th Grade: Juice boxes, canned meat (SPAM, turkey, chicken, tuna) Any donations are welcome, but please NO GLASS JARS or expired food products. Thank you from the Community Outreach Committee for your support.