Homework for 3/7

1. Science test corrections/explanations due tomorrow (I love typed papers!)

2. "Working on the Railroad" story-ties perfectly with Wong Ming Chung! Don't forget to show your thinking and highlight/underline
3.Read! You've still got 4 more days to finish the Non-Fiction Challenge :)

4. Spelling (-ent/-ant) Test & Wong Ming Chung comprehension test tomorrow
5.   Forces mini-project due Tuesday. Here's an example I found from Agrirama of GRAVITY ---> ---> :oD Thanks, Mrs. Shoaff!
6. Week 3 FCAT Science Vocab

Homework for 3/6

1. Math workbook page 233-234
***Extra Practice pages for added points on your test tomorrow!***
*Did you finish your Benchmark Review??
2. Read :o)
3. Science test corrections (WRITTEN OUT IN A SHORT PARAGRAPH EXPLANATION) due on Friday
4. Forces mini-project. Find 3 examples of EACH gravity, friction, balanced forces, and unbalanced forces. Feel free to use pictures, make a slideshow, etc. Be creative and think of unusual/funny/scary/cool examples!

**Discussion: ADD TO YESTERDAY'S DISCUSSION BOARD! :o)**

Homework for 3/5

1. Math lesson 11, all (show your work!)
2. Spelling words 3 times each due tomorrow
3. Read :o)

**Discussion board: What has been your favorite non-fiction book you've read for The Challenge? Sell us on the book!

Homework for 3/4

1. Math chapter 9 lesson 10, all. SHOW YOUR WORK!
2. Spelling words three times (due Wednesday)
3. Read! There are only a few days more in the NF Challenge!!
4. Misused Words test tomorrow!

Homework for 3/1

HAPPY MARCH! Spring is almost here!
1. Misused Words Detective work due Monday. Remember, don't send me 15 separate pictures, please :o)
2. Read! Just 10 more days to make your AR goal!
3. Friday Folder papers
4. Signed progress reports due Tuesday
5. "The Journal of Wong Ming Chung" is our next story
6. FCAT Vocab packet Week 2 quiz Monday


 



**Weekend Discussion Question: What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Tell us why! :o)"

Homework for 2/28

1. Math lesson 9, all. SHOW YOUR WORK!!
2. Misused Words Practice (and don't neglect your "Detective" work project, due Monday)
3. 19th Amendment Cartoon #2 due tomorrow
4. Science Vocab Week 2 due tomorrow!
5. Rrreeeaadd!!! ONLY 2 WEEKS left in the non-fiction challenge!!!
**6. Science unit 6 test tomorrow. Study! Sooo many resources online to practice circuits :)

Homework for 2/27

1. Math lesson 8, all ***SHOW YOUR PROOF!! Also, use the strategy we've been doing in class the past 2 days
2. SS Inquiries are due tomorrow
3. Read!
4. Misused words detective work pushed to due Monday (due to WUR)

Homework for 2/26

Are you working on your FCAT Science Vocab Week 2? Due Friday
1. Misused words detective project should be underway!! :o)
2. Do you need to work on your Making a New Nation SS Inquiries? Use the book online!
3. Math lesson 7, USE THE MAGIC METHOD WE DID IN CLASS!!***
4.  Read :o)

**Morning Work math packet is due tomorrow**

Homework for 2/25

1. Science test corrections due tomorrow (see Friday for the explanation)
2. Math lesson 5& 6
3. "Misused" words detective work due Friday
4. Read :o)

Circuits game we were playing in class:  http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/

Homework for 2/22

1. Science test Corrections WITH explanation (tell me WHY) due Tuesday. If you earned below a 70%, get your test signed (due Tuesday). So on Tuesday, turn in your test with your explanations attached.
2. Monday, your week #1 FCAT Vocab quiz
3. No spelling pre-test on Monday
4. Misused Words Detective Project: Find and "record" (photograph, collage, written) 15 of our 22 misused words. SOOOO FUN!!! :oD ***Not due until Friday 3/1

Accept/Except
Capital/Capitol
There/Their/They're
To/Too/Two
Principle/Principal
Then/Than
 Its/It's
Compliment/Complement
Affect/Effect
Your/You're

**Weekend Comments: Who is your favorite president AND WHY?? ** :o)

Homework for 2/21

Last day for Book Fair tomorrow and TONIGHT it stays open from 4:00-6:30! But we will be visiting tomorrow so bring cash or a blank check (signed) made out to Gilchrist.
1. Math workbook lesson 4, all
2. Due tomorrow-Fact & Opinion Constitution flaps
3. FCAT Science vocab packet due tomorrow (week 1; quiz is Monday)
4. Tomorrow: "SHH! We're Writing the Constitution" and spelling tests
5. Read :o)
6. Page 294-295 Science book
Grizzly spirit tomorrow!! If we ALL show our spirit, we will eat lunch outside :)

Comment Section: "Tell one interesting fact about George Washington" don't forget to leave your name!

Homework for 2/20

1. Finish QAR
2. FCAT Science vocab packet (due Friday!!)
3. Read! 17 more days to make your AR goal AND the non-fiction challenge!! :oD

Homework for 2/19

1. Math workbook lesson 3, all (you need a ruler!)
2. Field trip tomorrow! Wear your class shirt & bring a lunch (lunch is outside so you'll want a jacket)
3. Read! What book are you enjoying right now? Put the title in the comments for a point!
4. Family Night @ the Book Fair! See you there, I hope!

Homework for 2/18

1. Finish Science chapter review
2. Spelling words three times each creatively
3. Read! One more month to finish the non-fiction challenge! Remember we ALL have to finish it in order to get the prize :o)

Homework for 2/15

1. Math chapter 9, lesson 2. use your mini-book we've been creating, it should help!
2. Science pages 172-174 (lesson 5 Brain Check/Sum It Up)
3. Read :o)
4. Spelling pre-test on Monday for "Shh...We're Writing the Constitution"
5. Enjoy this beautiful weekend!!

Homework for 2/14

I missed you all today! Especially John, I wish I could've been there to celebrate his last day with us. I hope you were all sweet as sugar to Mrs. Cashin. Don't forget that tonight (Thursday) you need to:

1. Study for you spelling test
2. Read through "Master Spy" if you feel like that will help you for Friday's test
3. Finish the Electricity Brain Power & Sum It Up (if you got to it in class)
4. Read, as always! :o)

I can't wait to see everyone in GRIZZLY SPIRIT on Friday!! "I don't have any red" isn't an excuse...wear our class tshirt!

Homework for 2/13

1. Math workbook page 211-212
2. Bring your Valentine's Day cards for tomorrow :)
3. Read!
4. How about FCAT Explorer? Remember, everyone who finishes science, math, and reading will earn a lunch party in April! :oD
5. Permission slips and $1 due FRIDAY
6. A 1-2 paragraph reflection on what it feels like to be a real spy! Due Friday.
7. Brain Check & Sum It Up for lesson 3 due Friday

Homework for 2/12

1. "It Happened Here" highlight/underline AND show your test taking strategies
2. FCAT Explorer!
3. Read! Non-Fiction Challenge...!!
4. Write this secret word in your planner! :o) "CLASS DOJO _______________" You fill in the blank :)

Homework for 2/11

1. Spelling words 3 times each
2. Read!
3. FCAT Explorer

Homework for 2/8

1. Extra Practice pages for chapter 8
3. Master Spy Spelling Pretest
3. Interview an adult: "What are 3 things you think are rights and 3 things you think are privileges?

Homework for 2/7

Wear your Grizzly Spirit tomorrow!!
1. Math workbook page 197 and this problem: "Sarah's bank account says $665.89 on Monday. That day she spends $43.75 at Fun Station and $23.45 at the movies. On Tuesday she deposited $76.38 she earned babysitting. What does the account read on Tuesday evening?"
2. Stations work due tomorrow
3. Spelling test (YOUR words) and Give Me Liberty test tomorrow

Homework for 2/6

1. Civics 3-2-1 (3 things I Know About Civics; 2 Questions I Have About Civics; 1 Thing I am Most Looking Forward to Learning)
2. Science 5 examples of Electricity (you may make a presentation and email it to me) bergschneiderm@leonschools.net
3. Math workbook page 195, choose 4 and ALSO DRAW THE CHANGE and the usuals; page 199, choose 4 and the usuals
4. Are you on track with Stations work? We'll have 30 minutes tomorrow and then it's due.

** Here's the link to the games station: Main Idea Games


5. Read! We have lots of people doing GREAT on the non-fiction challenge! *Pizza Party Challenge** :oD

Homework for 2/5

1. Math workbook pg 191, choose 4 and the usuals; page 193, choose 4 and the usuals
2. Do you need to work on Stations?
3. Are you doing the Colonization test corrections?
4. FIVE examples of electricity in your world! Be creative and interesting :o) Due Thursday

Homework for 2/4

1. Math workbook
page 185, choose 3 and draw the answer and the usuals
page 187, choose 3 and draw the answer and the usuals
page 189, odds and the usuals
2. Spelling words three times each
3. Figurative Language picture due tomorrow

Homework for 2/1

1. Colonization test Monday (a study guide = bonus points!)
2. Spelling Pre-test for "Give Me Liberty"
3. Read! You should be almost halfway to your 3rd nine weeks goal :o)

Homework for 1/31

1. Math extra practice pages for extra points on your test! :o) Chapter 7 test is tomorrow!
2. Science Sum It Up & Brain Check (plus the notes, but those should've been finished by now)
3. Colonization test will be on MONDAY. We will review tomorrow. If you make a study guide you may get extra points :o)

Homework for 1/29

1. Math homework on purple half sheet. You MUST attach your work for credit. You may use a table, draw a diagram, or solve it mathematically; just SHOW YOUR WORK :)
2. "The Silversmith". Highlight and show your thinking!
3. Rrreeaaddd :P
4. Our "Figurative Language" quiz will be here in a jiffy! If you're still feeling like a fish out of water with this lesson, just google "figurative language"-there's plenty of videos and practices :)

Homework for 1/29

1. Math workbook page 173, choose 4 and the usuals; page 175, choose 4 and the usuals!
(chapter test tentatively scheduled for FRIDAY, make sure you're good on unlike denominators!)
There are HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of resources online to help you-no excuses!
2. Read :o)

Homework for 1/28

1. 'Par' fect Fractions practice sheet
2. Spelling Words 3 times each
3. Read your book! I am obsessing over "The Mysterious Benedict Society: The Perilous Journey" :o)

Homework for 1/25

1. Math lesson 3, all -so easy, right? :D
2. STUDY for your science test! If you bring in some sort of written/typed study guide/chapter review, I will give you bonus points!
3. Social Studies: Triangular Trade quiz on Monday
4. Curl up with a great book at read!

Homework for 1/24

1. Math workbook page 169, choose 3 adding & 3 subtracting problems and the usuals. BE NEAT! Rewrite problems vertically! Notebook paper is encouraged. Mid chapter checkpoint tomorrow
2. Spelling test tomorrow! BRING YOUR PRETEST. You are being test on ONLY the words you missed and your score will be a %age out of 100% (2 words missed Monday, 2 words missed Friday=ZERO%!!)
3. Stations work (QAR & textbook notes)
4. Science Night write up for extra credit due asap
5. Wear your red & white tomorrow!! 

Homework for 1/23

1. Math chapter 7, lesson 4 all
2. Brain Power/Sum It Up pages for Atomic Theory lesson
3. Rrrreeeaaadddd!!! I am loving Neil Gaimon's Odd and the Frost Giants-it's a short short about THOR! Check it out on your Kindle!
4. "The Tea Party" reading practice. **1pt for underlining/highlighting & 1 pt for showing your thinking/QAR strategies!

Homework for 1/22

1. Spelling words 3 times each
2. Check out that video I posted below!
3. Read!! :o)
4. Science Challenge due tomorrow (don't forget you may EMAIL me yours!)

Atoms to Universe

http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/

Homework for 1/18

1. Math workbook extra practice chapter 6 pages. You MUST show your work to get bonus points on your test!
2. Read, read, read over this long weekend!
3. FUN SCIENCE BONUS CHALLENGE! Due Wednesday!
**Look at the world around you and document States of Matter "things"...5 Pictures and descriptions to show me what you observed!! :oD

4. Morning math packet due Tuesday

Homework for 1/17

1. Math page 151, choose 4 and the usuals
2. Book Report Presentation tomorrow!!!!
3. Read :o)

Homework for 1/16

1. Math workbook page 148, choose 5 and the usuals
2. Social Studies Weekly Think & Review questions (on separate paper and in complete sentences!)
3. Do you need to work on your Creative book report?
4. Rrrreeeaaaddd!! :o)
5. Science words acrostics! **CHEMICAL (change)  **PHYSICAL (change) **PROPERTIES (of matter). Soooo fun! Feel free to start over and be neater and more colorful :)

Homework for 1/15

1. Math workbook page 145 #17-18 and page 146 ALSO page 147 Choose 3 from the top and bottom each then the usuals!
2. Colonial Williamsburg site extra credit. Show me somehow FIVE cool things you learned from at least THREE videos. Due Thursday
3. Read :)
4. Do you need to work on your creative book report? Don't come unprepared tomorrow.
5. Finish science notes page classwork

Colonial Williamsburg

Check it out! What an awesome place! I wish we could take a field trip here!! :o)

http://www.history.org/media/videoplayer/index.cfm

Homework for 1/14

1. Math workbook page 143 (choose 4 from the top and 4 from the bottom) and the usuals
2. SS Weekly Think and Review questions # 1,2,3,5,7,8,9
3. Make sure your book report rough draft is ready for tomorrow :)
4. Chemical vs. Physical change

Homework for 1/11

1. Social Studies Weekly finish up the back including the "Think & Review" questions
2. Math page 141-142
3. No pre-spelling on Monday!
4. Choose your chapter book for our Book Report project next week

Food Web/Chain Videos

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/food-webs.htm

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/food-chains.htm

http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?videoId=cWh-XKhh8xo

http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?videoId=SWvtRf4TAO4

Great videos to remember :)

Homework for 1/10

1. math page 139 (choose 6 but always do the bottom 2 also)-140
2. Stations work due tomorrow
3. Science Unity 4 Lesson 1 questions sheet --->SHOW YOUR THINKING, please :)
4. Read, of course!
5. Spelling & Food Webs tests tomorrow

Homework for 1/9

1. List the factors and find the GCF for the following pairs. 9 & 27; 10 & 15; 14 & 49; 12 & 18
2. Recalling facts & details practice sheet
3. Read :o)
4. Spelling & comprehension test on FRIDAY
5. Finish science classwork (the mini-book we made and the 3 sum it up/brain check pages)

Homework for Tuesday 1/8

1. Math workbook page 137-138, all. Quiz tomorrow :)
2. Finish up the spelling & vocab station
3. Read for a good bit!

Homework for Monday 1/7

Welcome Back!
1. Math workbook prime & composite, all. Don't just GUESS! THINK! page 135-136
2. Spelling words 3 times each
3. SOLID, LIQUID, GAS, in MY world! Be specific and try to be CREATIVE and UNIQUE! :)

Last Day!

Hello boys and girls! It's the last day of this looong winter break, are you excited or sad? I, for one, am PUMPED!! I have seriously missed you guys and teaching you all the awesome information you've got to learn :o) I cannot wait to see all of your happy, shining, enthusiastic faces on Monday morning!

Weather in Action

One reason why I really, really enjoyed this past unit on weather is because it's so darn practical! I mean, we can just gaze out the window and say (like many of y'all have been lately), "Well, the nimbostratus clouds are increasing. That means there's a low pressure area heading in." or maybe, "Geez it's been gross weather for a few days now, some drizzle and overcast skies, that means a warm front is moving through our area." A few days ago we were pumped because with the clear skies and cumulus clouds, we all knew we were experiencing a high pressure area, so we were armed with sunglasses! WELL ladies and gents! LOOK at this incredible picture I JUST took (12/20/12 at 3:26 pm) of a front moving across the eastern United States. Based on the possible tornadoes and lightning and wind, I KNOW it's a cold front. This boundary is SO cool! Enjoy and stay dry :o)  PS: Doesn't science RULE!?!

We Made It!!

Wow!!!!! Can you even believe it's already Christmas break??!?!? That means you've made it through almost half of 5th grade. You guys rock. I truly love all of you so very much and I will MISS you over the next two weeks. Come back refreshed, rejuvenated, and read! Here's my reading list for the break:

1. Finish Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson
2. Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
3. The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
and hopefully 
4. Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks (that one's more for grown-ups, she's one of my favorite authors) 

MERRY CHRISTMAS Y'ALL!!! AND MUCH LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES!

We Love Our Little Buddies!

Here we are after our awesome party with our little buddies yesterday. Aren't they too cute? And I mean the 5th graders AND the kindergarteners! :o)

Wednesday 12/19

Curl up with a good book tonight! It's going to be cold :o)

Wednesday 12/18

No homework tonight but as always, remember to read for at least 20 minutes! I'm enjoying the sequel to the novel Chains called Forge. It's an account of a young American-American soldier/slave during the Revolutionary War-in Valley Forge, no less! It's riveting and I highly recommend the "series" by Laurie Halse Anderson. You won't regret it!






And of course tomorrow is finally PJ, "Polar Express", and Pizza day! Hooray! Don't forget to wear your pjs and if you'd like to bring a small (clean) pillow/blanket, feel free. It's going to be a blast!

Homework for 12/17

1. Math workbook chapter 6, lesson 3 ALL
2. $2 for pizza due tomorrow please :o)

 
3. Read!! Tomorrow is the LAST day to make your AR goal!! You can do it!!

Homework for 12/14

1. Finish science benchmark review-test Monday! Answers posted to blog for you to check
2. READ!! Last day for AR is TUESDAY! :o)
3. Give your parents your progress report

Homework for 12/13

1. Finish science classwork pages
2. Are you finished with our weekly stations work? It's due tomorrow :)
3. Tomorrow: Wind At Work test & spelling test; also, cause and effect quiz
4. 4 more reading days to make your goal!! :oD

Homework for 12/12

1. Do you need to work on Stations work?
2. READ!! :o)

Buddies Christmas Party

Next Wednesday, we will be merry-making with our little buddies! We will have a blast watching The Polar Express in our pj's and then enjoying a pizza lunch. Also, we'll be making edible Christmas trees, yum! In order to help cover the cost of pizza, please send in $2 with your child by Monday, December 17.



So in a nutshell (a chestnut shell, of course)...

*bring in $2 asap for a pizza lunch
*wear (appropriate) pajamas to school on 12/19

Homework for 12/10

1. Spelling words 3 times
2. Read for at least 20 minutes!! Spelling takes just a little time so you have AMPLE time to read!

Homework for 12/7

1. Page 119-120, all AND the EXTRA PRACTICE pages for possible extra points
2. Read and enjoy your weekend!
3. Wind At Work spelling...

Homework for 12/6

1. Math workbook page 117-118. Creative stories are encouraged where possible :)
2. ALL stations work DUE tomorrow morning
3. Read for at least 20 minutes, just 2 more weeks!
4. Finish science notes AND complete pages 136-137

Homework for 12/5

1.Math page 115, all. You MUST draw out the Venn Diagrams. Triple Venn quiz tomorrow
2. Spelling Test & Jake Drake test tomorrow
3. Read!

Homework for 12/4

1. Math words problems (I gave these to you on the hot pink sheet). Must be done on separate paper :)
2. Read for at least 20 minutes!

Agrirama Fun!

Homework for 12/3

1. Math workbook choose a graph (lesson 7, all)
2. Edit and revise your Reindeer application and write with PEN your final copy
3. Read for AR!! 15 more days!
4. Spelling words 3 times each