TOMORROW – "Human Chess" in math class; Fifth grade party at 12:00 – pack a lunch if you do NOT want to eat pizza


WEDNESDAY, 6/13 – "Closing Ceremony" at Cosby High School – arrive promptly at 8:30


THURSDAY, 6/14 – yearbook signing in cafeteria at 9:00; early dismissal


FRIDAY, 6/15 – last day of school; report cards distributed; early dismissal

Problem Solver #39 due on Monday.

Problem Solver #39 due Monday.

Problem Solver #39 due Monday.

Problem Solver #39 due on Monday.

May 24, 2012

Dear Parents & Guardians,

Your 5^th grader has an opportunity to go to Cosby High School on June 11, 2012, to practice for the Fifth Grade Closing Ceremony.  It is very important that all students attend this practice so that they will know where to sit, stand, and walk during the ceremony.  We will need to travel by school bus to Cosby High School that Monday at no cost to the students. We will be leaving school around 8:45 a.m. and will return in time for lunch.  Please sign and return the form below by June 5, indicating that you have received this information.  Please note that a parent/guardian signature is required in order for your child to participate.

Sincerely,

Ms. Gloria Cooper

*****Please detach and return to teacher*****

I am aware that my son/daughter will be traveling by school bus to Cosby High School on June 11, 2012, to practice for the closing ceremony.

_________________________________  ______________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature    Student’s Name

_________________________________

Emergency phone number(s)

May 31, 2012

Dear Fifth Grade Parents, 

June brings a time for new beginnings and celebration for things achieved.  We are busily preparing for our Fifth Grade Closing Ceremony.  The program will be at 9:00 am on June 13, 2012 at Cosby High School.  The fifth grade and resource teachers and administration will be attending the ceremony.  We are asking that parents bring their child promptly at 8:30 am to Cosby High School.  There the child’s homeroom teacher will take attendance and get them lined up for the ceremony.   Parking at Cosby should be adequate for the event, but please remember to give yourself enough time to get in and find a seat prior to the 9:00 am start.  The assembly will begin promptly at 9:00 am.

The Fifth Grade Closing Ceremony is a milestone event.  We are asking the boys to wear long pants and a nice shirt and the girls to wear a dress, skirt and blouse or pants outfit.  Please no high heels as the children will be walking across a stage.

We realize that some students may not be able to ride with their family to the ceremony due to prior engagements.  With this in mind, it is imperative that we get an accurate count of those students who may not be able to ride with their parents/family to the ceremony.  Please fill out the form below and return to the classroom teacher by June 5, 2012.  We will then schedule transportation as needed.

If you choose to take your child after the ceremony, please indicate this on the form below.  This count will help us prepare for the sign out process from Cosby. Currently, we are planning to have the children exit the auditorium and gather with their teacher in the commons.  Your child’s teacher will personally hand to you the child’s real certificate when you come to take them as an efficient way of checking out.

We look forward to seeing you on June 13th at Cosby High School to share this joyful occasion. 

Sincerely,

Ms. Cooper and Ms. Bowers

·     Please indicate how your child will both arrive and depart from the ceremony.

Child’s Name:  _______________________________________________________________

Child’s Teacher:  _____________________________________________________________

I will be bringing my child to Cosby High School on 6/13 at 8:30 am_____________________

I will not be able to bring my child to Cosby High School on 6/13 at 8:30 am______________

I will be checking my child out from his homeroom teacher after the ceremony___________

My child will be returning to Winterpock Elementary School after the ceremony __________

Parent’s signature:  _______________________________________________________________    

Please return the permission slip to attend the practice for the Fifth Grade Closing Ceremony on Monday, June 11th if you have not already sent it in.

The Fifth Grade Closing Ceremony will be at 9:00 A.M. (please arrive around 8:30) on June 13th at Cosby High School.  Please return the bottom portion of the form sent home on 5/31, so we can make arrangements for buses.

Problem Solver #39 due Monday

Problem Solver #38 due Monday.

Please join us for Market Day on June 8th at 1:40 P.M.

Please return the permission slip to asttend the practice for the Fifth Grade Closing Ceremony on Monday, June 11th if you have not already sent it in.

The Fifth Grade Closing Ceremony will be at 9:00 A.M. (please arrive around 8:30) on June 13th at Cosby High School.  Please return the bottom portion of the form sent home on 5/31, so we can make arrangements for buses.

Problem Solver #38 due Monday.

Please join us for Market Day on June 8th at 1:40 P.M.

Please return the permission slip to asttend the practice for the Fifth Grade Closing Ceremony on Monday, June 11th if you have not already sent it in.

The Fifth Grade Closing Ceremony will be at 9:00 A.M. (please arrive around 8:30) on June 13th at Cosby High School.  Please return the bottom portion of the form sent home today, so we can make arrangements for buses.

Problem Solver #38 due Monday.

Reading log due tomorrow.

Problem Solver #38 due Monday.

Reading log due on Thursday.

Homework, Friday, May 25th

Problem Solver #37 due on Tuesday.

Have a great extended weekend!

Don't forget Mrs. Compton's homeroom will be taking the 6th Grade Math S.O.L. assessment on Tuesday, May 29th.  Mrs. Oddo's homeroom will be taking the assessment on Wednesday, May 30th. 

Homework   
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Review notes in math composition book

Problem Solver #37 due Monday


Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Review notes in math composition book


Writing: 


Word Study: 
assessment tomorrow

Science:

Social Studies:

Homework   
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Review notes in math composition book

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Review notes in math composition book


Writing: get mini-economy letter signed;
storage container and prototype materials due tomorrow;


Word Study: 
none

Science:

Social Studies:

Homework   
Tuesday, May 22, 2012


No homework tonight.  The Science S.O.L. Assessment will be given tomorrow.

Writing: get mini-economy letter signed;
storage container and prototype materials due on Thursday (an extra day given due to S.O.L. testing); prototype due Friday;

Homework   
Monday, May 21, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #37 due on Monday
Review notes in math composition book

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Review notes in math composition book


Writing: get mini-economy letter signed;
storage container and prototype materials due on Wednesday; prototype due Friday;
Word Study: 
Choose an assignment from the weekly menu.

Science: S.O.L. Assessment on Wednesday

Social Studies:
latitude and longitude lines on India map should be finished and drawn in ink by Tomorrow

Tonight is the last night to order books from scholastic online.

Homework   
Friday, May 18, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #36 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:


Writing: get mini-economy letter signed; storage container and prototype materials due on Wednesday, May 23rd


Word Study: 

Science: 

Social Studies:


Tonight is the last night to order books from scholastic online.

Homework   
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #36 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Word Problems #27-#30
Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Word Problems #27 - #30

Writing:


Word Study: Choose an activity from the weekly menu.  Assessment will be given tomorrow.

Science: 

Social Studies:


Book Orders due on May 18th.

No homework tonight. 

Students will be taking a Reading S.O.L. Assessment tomorrow.  :)

Homework   
Monday, May 14, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #36 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Word Problems #21 - #26
Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Word Problems #21 - #26 if not finished during classtime.

Writing:


Word Study: Choose an assignment from weekly menu.

Science: Poster due May 15th

Social Studies:
Book orders are due on May 18th. 

Homework   
Friday, May 10, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #35 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Word Problems #14 - #20 if not finished during classtime.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Word Problems #14 - #20 if not finished during classtime.

Writing:


Word Study: 

Science: Poster due May 15th

Social Studies:
Book orders are due on May 18th. 

S.O.L. Schedule for Mrs. Compton's Class

Reading     May 16th

Science     May 23rd

6th Grade Math     May 29th

Please follow the link below for information about about the Math S.O.L. Assessment,

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/mathematics/parents_students_should_know.shtml

Homework   
Thursday, May 9, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #35 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Word Problems #7 - #13

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Word Problems #7 - #13

Writing:
Busch Gardens Journal due Friday, May 11th

Word Study: No homework activities this week.  Assessment on Friday over the words from last week.

Science: Poster due May 15th

Social Studies: 
Book orders are due on May 18th. 

Homework   
Wednesday, May 8, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #35 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Word Problems #1 - #6

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Word Problems #1 - 6

Writing:
Busch Gardens Journal due Friday, May 11th

Word Study: No homework activities this week.  Assessment on Friday over the words from last week.

Science: Poster due May 14th

Social Studies:  May 10th Waterfall Book due
WWII Test Thursday, May 10th

Book orders are due on May 18th. 

Homework   
Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #35 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Review notes in math composition book.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Review notes in math composition book

Writing:
Busch Gardens Journal due Friday, May 11th

Word Study: No homework activities this week.  Assessment on Friday over the words from last week.

Science: Poster due May 14th

Social Studies:  May 10th Waterfall Book due
WWII Test Thursday, May 10th

Book orders are due on May 18th. 

S.O.L. Information

Please follow the link below for information about about the Math S.O.L. Assessment,

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/mathematics/parents_students_should_know.shtml

Homework   
Monday, May 7, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
The Westing Game chapter 8 and activities.

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #35 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Review notes in math composition book.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Review notes in math composition book
Writing:
Busch Gardens Journal due Friday, May 11th

Word Study: No homework activities this week.  Assessment on Friday over the words from last week.

Science: Cells due May 8th, Poster due May 14th

Social Studies:  May 10th Waterfall Book due
WWII Test Thursday, May 10th

Book orders are due on May 18th. 

Homework   
Friday, May 4, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #34 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:


Writing:
Busch Gardens Journal due Friday, May 11th

Word Study: 

Science: Cells due May 8th, Poster due May 14th

Social Studies:  May 10th Waterfall Book due
WWII Test Thursday, May 10th

Carnival on Saturday from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.- visit https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=2d6e67c6d79f4c7ea9695cd0b9654e7b&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.SignUpGenius.com%2fgo%2f30E084FAAAB23A13-spring%2f63968 to sign up to volunteer; 3 pictures (one picture from kindergarten and two from other school events) for PTA video due by TOMORROW to https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=2d6e67c6d79f4c7ea9695cd0b9654e7b&URL=mailto%3acarolyn%404wieders.com.; Final "store" on Friday, May 11

Homework   
Thursday, May 3, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #34 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:


Writing:
Busch Gardens Journal due Friday, May 11th

Word Study: Choose an assignment from menu.

Science: Puzzle due Friday, Cells due May 8th, Poster due May 14th

 Social Studies:  May 10th Waterfall Book due
WWII Test Thursday, May 10th
Museum Box due Friday

Homework   
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Reading Log due Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #34 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Textbook Page 220, #6 - 26

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Textbook Page 220, #6 - 26

Writing:
Busch Gardens Journal due Friday, May 11th

Word Study: Choose an assignment from menu.

Science: Light Quiz  on Thursday
Puzzle due Friday

 Social Studies:  Study Waterfall Book
WWII Test Thursday, May 10th

Message from Maria Cox

Volunteers desperately needed

Parents--A few short days before our Spring Carnival and we find ourselves in the same position that we have every year before this event…..WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS. This is our last plea before we begin cutting games, rides, food stations, etc. from our lineup OR if we cannot ensure adequate assistance, may have to cancel the event. We MUST have volunteers to successfully run this event. I know we are all busy but let’s all chip in for OUR students and make this happen. In the end, if we don’t have the manpower, it will be all of the students as Winterpock who will lose out. Tell your friends, neighbors, family, clubs you are associated with, girl scouts, boy scouts, sports associations--anyone. We can all give 1 hour of our time. If we cannot secure adequate volunteers, our biggest fundraiser of the year will be at stake and so will the additional funds that we raise to give to our school for our students. We are depending on this money for technology, library books, B.O.B., programs, Reading Counts, classroom funding and SO MUCH MORE for ALL of the students at Winterpock. Let’s make this happen for our children. Sign up online at https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=a102a9fb0ce64084aad5024a485d0b11&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.signupgenius.com%2fgo%2f30E084FAAAB23A13-spring
Thank you for supporting our students.

Follow the link for additional practice to prepare for the 6th Grade Math S.O.L. Assessment. :)

In 4th grade CBG students take a fourth grade S.O.L. Assessment.  In 5th grade CBG students take a sixth grade S.O.L. assessment. 

http://www.solpass.org/released.html

Homework   
Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Reading Log due Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #34 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Metric Conversions Practice

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Metric Conversions Practice

Writing:
Busch Gardens Journal due Friday, May 11th
Word Study: Choose an assignment from menu.

Science: Light Quiz  on Thursday
Puzzle due Friday

 Social Studies:  Study Waterfall Book

New Bulletin

Spring Carnival will be held this Saturday, May 5th from 2:00 -6:00 PM. Here is a list of what is on the agenda:
Shows at 3:00 and again at 5:00 pm
Petting Zoo with 15 animals 3:00-5:00 pm
Over 20 Carnival games with prizes for every winner
Inflatables/Moon Bounces
Mechanical Bull
Trackless Train
Obstacle Course
Giant Slides
Sports Corner
Funnel Cakes
Rita’s Ice
Face Painting
Nail Art
Cake Walk
Hair Color Booth
Temporary Tattoos
Music
Cotton Candy
Popcorn
Hot Dogs
Pizza
Drinks
Fun Derby Horse Race
Pie Eating Contest and MORE!
Our annual Silent Auction will also be held from 2:00-5:00 PM. We have over 100 items up for bid. Bidding will close an hour before Carnival ends to allow for tallying, closeout, payment and pick up. For your convenience in addition to cash/checks we will also be taking debit/credit cards this year with the following logos: MC, VISA, AMEX, DISC.
Additional information on the event can be found on our PTA website at https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=6c274d2c590f4cc8ba1ad1221284f9bb&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.winterpockpta.com

Homework   
Monday, April 30, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Reading Log due Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #34 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Textbook Page 216

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Textbook Page 216

Writing:

Word Study: Choose an assignment from menu.

Science: Light Quiz  on Thursday
Puzzle due Friday
Matter due Tuesday

 Social Studies:  Study Waterfall Book

Homework   
Friday, April 27, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Reading Log due Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #33 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:


Writing:

Word Study: 

Science: The colors of light

 

Released Math S.O.L. Assessments

Follow the link for additional practice to prepare for the 6th Grade Math S.O.L. Assessment. :)

In 4th grade CBG students take a fourth grade S.O.L. Assessment.  In 5th grade CBG students take a sixth grade S.O.L. assessment. 

http://www.solpass.org/released.html

Homework   
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Reading Log due Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #33 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:


Writing:

Word Study: Choose and assignment from the weekly menu.

Science: The colors of light

Social Studies:

Just a reminder, we are still working on a video for the 5th graders.

We are asking each parent to email three photos of your child to us. We are asking that one of the photos to be from your child's first day/year of kindergarten and the other two photos from any other school related function(bus stop, donuts for dads, field trip, holiday party, lunch ect..) 

Please email your photos to Carolyn@4wieders.com by May 4th. 

If your already sent me your photos, thank you!!

Carolyn Wieder

Spring Carnival Basket

Update:

 

Coffee

Murphy's Law gift certificate

bbq and hot sauce

candy

sunflower seeds in baseball bat container (cute!)

2 dvd's (Happy Gilmore and I can't remember the other one b/c it was late when I bought it at walmart last nite)

Red Bull

 

Like it or not, I'll probably executively decide to extend our classes' deadline to Monday.  If you have anything else, or want to give me $$$, I will finish up over the weekend and bring the "basket" in on Monday. 

 

Thanks for everything!  Maria

Homework   
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Reading Log due Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #33 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:


Writing: Busch Gardens Photos or illustrations due tomorrow

Word Study: Choose and assignment from the weekly menu.

Science: The colors of light

Social Studies:

Homework   
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Reading Log due Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #33 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Page 102 in textbook, 1 - 39 odd

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Page 102 in textbook, 1 - 39 odd

Writing: Busch Gardens Photos or illustrations due Thursday

Word Study: Choose and assignment from the weekly menu.

Science: The colors of light

Social Studies:

 

Homework   
Monday, April 23, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Reading Log due Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #33 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Practice Property Identification

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice Property Identification

Writing: Busch Gardens Photos or illustrations due Thursday

Word Study: Choose and assignment from the weekly menu.

Science: The colors of light

Social Studies: Study WWII waterfall book; completed note taking organizer due Tuesday; watch the "Museum Box" tutorial on https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=93d803e3ffc7404f8eb4a20b14df5899&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com if at all possible and explore the Museum Box website

Spring Carnival Planning Committee

Our Spring Carnival is nearly upon us and the plans are in full force. This year our Carnival and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, May 5th from 2:00 -6:00 PM. Information on the event can be found on our PTA website, https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=e42ad15c158a41eb9872bd726aaf005f&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.winterpockpta.com and flyers will go home tomorrow.
You may purchase tickets in advance and take advantage of these cool incentives
1) Bonus Tickets for pre-orders
2) A chance to win a $50 prize pack
3) No waiting in line to buy tickets on Carnival day
4) Your children will think you are a HERO!
As always you may also purchase tickets on the day of the Carnival for 50 cents each.
If you love Carnivals and want to be a part of the Carnival Planning Committee, we are meeting this Friday, April 20th at 6:00 pm. Pizza will be available and you may bring your children. All parents are welcome and there is still lots for you to help out with. We would love to involve any and all parents so don’t be shy if you’ve never planned a Carnival before. Contact Maria Cox, PTA President at https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=e42ad15c158a41eb9872bd726aaf005f&URL=mailto%3amcox303%40gmail.com if you are interested in helping to plan this fun event.

Homework   
Thursday, April 19, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Read Chapters 3-4 in The Westing Game if not finished during class.

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #32 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Practice 12.5 & 12.6 by Monday

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 12.5 & 12.6 by Monday

Writing:

Word Study: No Word Study this week.

Science: 

Social Studies: Study WWII waterfall book; completed note taking organizer due Monday; watch the "Museum Box" tutorial on https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=93d803e3ffc7404f8eb4a20b14df5899&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com if at all possible and explore the Museum Box website

Homework   
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Read Chapters 1- 2 in The Westing Game if not finished during class.

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #32 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Textbook Page 645 - 647 (1-23 odd)

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Textbook Page 645 - 647 (1-23 odd)

Writing: Cinquain Poem if not finished during class

Word Study: No Word Study this week.

Science: 

Social Studies: Study WWII waterfall book; completed note taking organizer due Monday; watch the "Museum Box" tutorial on https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=93d803e3ffc7404f8eb4a20b14df5899&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com if at all possible and explore the Museum Box website

Homework   
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #32 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
None

Writing: None

Word Study: No Word Study this week.

Science: 

Social Studies: Study WWII waterfall book; completed note taking organizer due Monday; watch the "Museum Box" tutorial on https://mail.ccpsnet.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=93d803e3ffc7404f8eb4a20b14df5899&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com if at all possible and explore the Museum Box website

Busch Gardens –Friday, April 20, 2012 - Questions and Answers

What time does my child have to be at school? 8:15 a.m.  (School buses leave school promptly at 8:30 a.m.) Don't forget to send your child's season pass if you have one!  Students should report to their classroom to check in with their teacher.

What time will the buses return to school? We will meet at the buses at 3:45. We plan to leave BG at 4:00 pm and arrive at school at approximately 5:30 p.m. Please be at school on time to pick up your child.  All children will need to sign out with their child’s homeroom teacher before going home for the day. If your child is going home with someone besides a parent, please notify your child’s teacher before Thursday, April 19, 2012 if you did not indicate this on the original permission sliip.

How much money should I send with my child? Bring a minimum of $20 for lunch, drinks, and snacks to purchase in the park.  You may send more for souvenirs if you'd like. We are not allowed to bring food or drinks from home into the park. The students will be responsible for keeping their own money. 

How about snacks on the bus? You may pack non-sticky snacks and a drink (clear water only) for the bus rides.  On the way home, sticky snacks like funnel cakes, ice cream, sodas, etc. are not allowed on the bus.  Each teacher will have a trash bag to properly dispose of all trash.

What if my child needs medication during the day?  Children who take medication will need to remain with their own parent or teacher during the trip so medication can be administered.

What should my child wear? Dress for the weather.  We suggest pants or shorts with secure pockets to hold money.  Comfortable walking shoes are a must!! No flip flops that will fly off on a ride and no bathing suits. If it looks like rain, it's a good idea to bring a plastic poncho.  It is recommended that students and chaperones apply sunscreen in the morning before coming to school.  A hat and sunglasses can be worn if you would like.

May my child bring an IPod, electronic games, or a cell phone? Students are not to bring cell phones to school.  Other electronics may be used on the bus, but at your own risk.  We are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items. 

I'm not a chaperone, but may I come anyway? You may meet us at the park, but you will not be considered an official chaperone. This means that your child must stay with his/her chaperone that has been assigned. Also, you'll need to buy your ticket at the gate at the full admission price.    If you drive separately, please do NOT drive your car between the buses since they try to travel together through traffic lights and tolls.  It is recommended that you drive ahead of us and meet us there.  Please also be aware that you should not follow the buses into the park as they go to a special bus entrance where cars are not allowed.  They will exit off of I-64 one exit before the regular car entrance to enter the park through a special buses only entrance.

Is my child allowed to ride home with me from Busch Gardens? Yes, as long as you sign them out with their teacher.  If your child is going home with someone besides their parent(s), please notify your child’s homeroom teacher no later than Thursday, April 19, 2012.  All students need to be signed out with his/her homeroom teacher before going home that day.

Do the students have something that they need to do while at the park? At the park, they will need to take specific photographs or draw pictures as mentioned on their project sheet that they received in school. All students will be completing their own picture journal for a grade after the trip that ties in nicely with various areas of our curriculum. Other than the mandatory project pictures, the children can include other fun pictures, too! So, it would be a great idea to send a disposable camera.  Students may also draw pictures if they prefer.  Chaperones may bring cameras to assist with this task. 

No Homework

Have a great Spring Break!

Homework   
Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #31 due on Thursday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Practice 12.1 and 12.2

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 12.1 and 12.2

Writing: Free Verse poem if not finished during class time.

Word Study: No Word Study this week.

Science: 

Social Studies: Study waterfall book and project packet signed by Thursday

Please return t-shirt forms.

Homework   
Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #31 due on Thursday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Textbook Pg. 384 Odd Numbers only

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Textbook Pg. 384 Odd Numbers only

Writing: Haiku if not finished during class time.

Word Study: No Word Study this week.

Science: Quiz tomorrow

Social Studies: Study waterfall book and project packet signed by Thursday

Please return t-shirt forms.

Homework   
Monday, April 2, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #31 due on Thursday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Practice 7.4

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 7.4

Writing: Limerick if not finished during class time.

Word Study: No Word Study this week.

Science: Empty paper towel roll needed by April 4th.

Social Studies:

Picture Day (tomorrow) Tuesday, April 3rd.

Homework   
Friday, March 30, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #30 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:


Writing:

Word Study: 

Science: Empty paper towel roll needed by April 4th.

Social Studies:

Other: Latin: chart, costume, and symbol due April 2nd.

Picture Day Tuesday, April 3rd.

Homework   
Thursday, March 29, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #30 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.
Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers Practice

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers practice

Writing:

Word Study: Choose and assignment from the weekly menu.

Science: Empty paper towel roll needed by April 4th.

Social Studies:

Other: Latin: chart, costume, and symbol due April 2nd.

Picture Day Tuesday, April 3rd.

Homework   
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday
Reading Log due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #30 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.
Multiplying Fractions Practice

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Multiplying fractions practice

Writing:

Word Study: Choose and assignment from the weekly menu.

Science: Empty paper towel roll needed by April 4th.

Social Studies:

Other: Latin: chart, costume, and symbol due April 2nd.

Picture Day Tuesday, April 3rd.

Homework   
Tuesday, March 26, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday
Reading Log due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #30 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.
Practice 7.3

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 7.2

Writing:

Word Study: Choose and assignment from the weekly menu.

Science: Empty paper towel roll needed by April 4th.

Social Studies: 

Other: Latin: chart, costume, and symbol due April 2nd.

Picture Day Tuesday, April 3rd.

Homework   
Friday, March 23, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday
Reading Log due next week

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #29 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:


Writing:

Word Study: 

Science: Thomas Edison Project due on Tuesday, March 27th.

Social Studies:  Waterfall book due on Monday

Other:

Picture Day Tuesday, April 3rd.

Homework   
Thursday, March 22, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday
Reading Log due next week

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #29 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Practice 6.5 Adding Mixed Numbers


Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 6.5 Adding Mixed Numbers

Writing:


Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tessellation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity due tomorrow

Hobby Fair will take place tomorrow in the cafeteria.

Word Study:  Choose and assignment from the weekly menu

Science: Thomas Edison Project due on Tuesday, March 27th.

Social Studies:  Waterfall book due on Monday

Other:


Picture Day Tuesday, April 3rd.

Homework   
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #29 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Practice 6.4 Estimating Sums and Differences of Mixed Numbers


Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 6.4 Estimating Sums and Differences of Mixed Numbers

Writing:


Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tessellation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity 3/23

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 - 10:30 in the cafeteria.

Word Study:  Choose and assignment from the weekly menu  

Science: 

Social Studies:

Other:


Picture Day Tuesday, April 3rd.

Homework   
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #29 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
None

Writing:


Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tessellation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity 3/23

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 - 10:30 in the cafeteria.

Word Study:  Choose and assignment from the weekly menu  

Science: 

Social Studies:

Other:


Picture Day Tuesday, April 3rd.

Homework   
Thursday, March 15, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #28 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.
Practice 6.2

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 6.2

Writing:

Hobby Fair Poster due & presentation 3/19
Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tessellation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity 3/23

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 - 10:30 in the cafeteria.

Word Study:  Choose and assignment from the weekly menu  

Science: 

Social Studies: WWI Quiz Friday

Other:


T-Dap vaccination forms came home last week, and are due by March 16 if you are interested.

Picture Day Tuesday, April 3rd.

Homework   
Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #28 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Common Denominators and mixed numbers

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Common Denominators and mixed numbers

Writing:

Hobby Fair Poster due & presentation 3/19
Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tessellation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity 3/23

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 - 10:30 in the cafeteria.

Word Study:  Choose and assignment from the weekly menu  

Science: 

Social Studies: WWI Quiz Friday

Other:


T-Dap vaccination forms came home last week, and are due by March 16 if you are interested.

Homework   
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #28 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Practice Sheet Pg. 39 Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice Sheet Pg. 39 Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Writing:
Hobby Fair Interview written up as an article due tomorrow 3/14
Hobby Fair Poster due & presentation 3/19
Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tessellation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity 3/23

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 - 10:30 in the cafeteria.

Word Study:  Choose and assignment from the weekly menu  

Science: 

Social Studies: WWI Quiz Friday

Other:


T-Dap vaccination forms came home last week, and are due by March 16 if you are interested.

Homework   
Monday, March 12, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #28 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Practice Sheet Pg. 48 & 49 Fractions, Decimals, & Percents


Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice Sheet Pg. 48 & 49 Fractions, Decimals, & Percents

Writing:
Hobby Fair Interview written up as an article due 3/14
Hobby Fair Poster due & presentation 3/19
Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tessellation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity 3/23

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 - 10:30 in the cafeteria.

Word Study:  Choose and assignment from the weekly menu  

Science: 

Social Studies: WWI Quiz Wednesday

Other:


T-Dap vaccination forms came home last week, and are due by March 16 if you are interested.

Dear Parents,

In social studies, we are wrapping up our study of World War I and moving onto World War II.  I would love to schedule some guest speakers to offer a variety of knowledge and perspectives on this important period in our history.  If you or someone you know who lives in the area would be willing to talk to our students, we would love to have you visit with us!  I am looking for:

·         WWII veterans

·         Holocaust survivors

·         A senior citizen who lived during this time period and can describe how WWII affected life on the “home front” (especially USA or Europe)

·         A WWI or WWII enthusiast

·         Someone who has WWI or WWII memorabilia (pictures, uniforms, ration coupons, newspapers, etc.) from someone who lived during this time period

Since our audience is fifth graders, I know that concerns may arise about appropriate content.  I will be happy to talk to all guest speakers about this before a visit is scheduled.

In addition, I often talk to my classes about how history is taught in our schools from an American perspective.  If anyone has European text books or other resources from different countries which discuss WWI or WWII from a non-American point of view, I would LOVE to borrow it!

Presentations should be approximately 30 – 45 minutes in length.  Please let me know if you need to borrow a computer and projector.  I teach four social studies classes, so please let me know if you are willing to share information with more than one class.  Please respond by Monday, March 19 so I can create a schedule for presentations.  As always, thank you for your support!

Take care,

Stephanie Scarpinato

Homework   
Friday, March 9, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #27 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 10.11 (Even numbers if not finished during class.)

Writing:
Hobby Fair Interview written up as an article due 3/14
Hobby Fair Poster due & presentation 3/19
Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tessellation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity 3/23

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 - 10:30 in the cafeteria.

Word Study:  

Science: 

Social Studies: WWI Quiz Wednesday

Other:
Field trip permission slips due by Monday


T-Dap vaccination forms came home last week, and are due by March 16 if you are interested.


If your child’s home school is Swift Creek Middle, a form came home today about course selection for next year. If your child is attending the CBG program at Manchester Middle, please sign the form, and at the bottom write, "My child will be attending the CBG program at Manchester Middle School next year."

Homework   
Thursday, March 8, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #27 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Practice 10.11


Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 10.11 (Oddo numbers only)

Writing:
Hobby Fair Interview written up as an article due 3/14
Hobby Fair Poster due & presentation 3/19
Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tessellation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity 3/23

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 - 10:30 in the cafeteria.

Word Study:  None - No word study this week.

Science: Geogology test on March 9th

Social Studies: WWI quiz Wednesday

Other:
Field trip permission slips due by Monday


T-Dap vaccination forms came home last week, and are due by March 16 if you are interested.


If your child’s home school is Swift Creek Middle, a form came home today about course selection for next year. If your child is attending the CBG program at Manchester Middle, please sign the form, and at the bottom write, "My child will be attending the CBG program at Manchester Middle School next year."

Homework   
Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #27 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
None

Writing:
Hobby Fair Interview written up as an article due 3/14
Hobby Fair Poster due & presentation 3/19
Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tessellation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity 3/23

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 - 10:30 in the cafeteria.

Word Study:  None - No word study this week.

Science: Geogology test on March 8th

Social Studies: 

Other:

Busch Gardens permission slips due by March 12th.


T-Dap vaccination forms are due by March 16 if you are interested.


Chick-fila Night will be tonight for 5th grade.

Homework   
Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #27 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
None

Writing:
Hobby Fair Interview written up as an article due 3/14
Hobby Fair Poster due & presentation 3/19
Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tessellation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity 3/23

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 - 10:30 in the cafeteria.

Word Study:  None - No word study this week.

Science: Geogology test on March 8th

Social Studies: 

Other:

Busch Gardens permission slips due by March 12th.


T-Dap vaccination forms are due by March 16 if you are interested.


Chick-fila Night will be tomorrow night for 5th grade.

Homework   
Friday, March 2, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #26 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Practice 10.10 if not finished during class time.


Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 10.10 if not finished during class time.

Writing:
Hobby Fair Interview written up as an article due 3/14
Hobby Fair Poster due & presentation 3/19
Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tessellation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity 3/23

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 - 10:30 in the cafeteria.

Word Study:

Science: Geogology test on March 8th

Social Studies: 

Other:

Busch Gardens permission slips due by March 12th.


T-Dap vaccination forms are due by March 16 if you are interested.


Interims came home today. Please sign and return them as soon as possible.

Have a great weekend! :)

Homework   
Monday, February 27, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
Finish reading The Mistmantle Chronicles 
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #26 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Practice 10.4


Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Practice 10.4

Writing:
Powers & Pitfalls due 3/2
Hobby Fair Interview written up as an article due 3/14
Hobby Fair Poster due & presentation 3/19
Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tessellation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity 3/23

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 - 10:30 in the cafeteria.

Word Study: Choose an assignment from the weekly menu.


Science:

Social Studies: 

Homework   
Friday, February 24, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
The Mistmantle Chronicles Read Chapters 23-25
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #25 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Rate Practice if not finished during class time.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Rate Practice if not finished during class time.

Writing:
Powers & Pitfalls due 3/2
Hobby Fair Interview written up as an article due 3/14
Hobby Fair Poster due & presentation 3/19
Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tessellation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity 3/23

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 - 10:30 in the cafeteria.

Word Study: 


Science:

Social Studies: Industrial Revolution Test Monday 2/27  Finish textbook activity.

Homework   
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
The Mistmantle Chronicles Read Chapters 19-22
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #25 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Ratio Practice Textbook Page 516, #8-38

Writing:
Powers & Pitfalls due 3/2
Hobby Fair Interview written up as an article due 3/14
Hobby Fair Poster due & presentation 3/19
Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tesselation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity 3/23

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 - 10:30 in the cafeteria.

Word Study: Choose and assignment from the weekly menu.

Science: Keeping time due tomorrow

Social Studies: Industrial Revolution Test Monday 2/27  Finish textbook activity

Busch Garden field trip forms were sent home today.

Homework   
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Reading:

Read 20 minutes
The Mistmantle Chronicles Read Chapters 16 -18
"Blizzard of Good Books" Letter due on Thursday

Math Mrs. Compton's Homeroom:
Problem Solver #25 due on Monday
Math Weekly Review if not finished for morning work.

Ratio Practice in textbook

Math Mrs. Oddo's Homeroom:
Ratio Practice 10.1 & 10.2

Writing:
Powers & Pitfalls due 3/2
Hobby Fair Interview written up as an article due 3/14
Hobby Fair Poster due & presentation 3/19
Hobby Fair Trifold (title of hobby, interview, powers and pitfalls, tesselation, graphics, and one published writing)  & Hands on Activity 3/23

Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 23rd from 8:00 - 10:30 in the cafeteria.

Word Study: Choose and assignment from the weekly menu.

Science: 

Social Studies: Industrial Revolution Test Monday 2/27

Please ask your child about school supplies. Many students need supplies replenished, especially pencils and colored pencils. :)