January

5th Grade Happenings

 Happy Friday!  Just a reminder that we will be going to the Tech Museum on Thursday, Feb 6^th. It is an all day field trip, so students need to bring a lunch.

Upcoming events:

1.  State Report:  We have about all completed our state reports.  The next part of the project is their state speech and poster. We will have speeches on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. They will be a 3- 5-minute talk about their state almost like a commercial. Please help your child practice their speech.  There will not be parents at our speeches since I will be videotaping them.  Each child is to bring something for each child in our class that represents their state. It is something simple such as a cookie in the shape of something from their state, an orange from Florida, apple from New York or Washington, fake coins from Nevada. They can be as creative as they want and it should not cost a lot of money.

2. Language Arts:  We are reading the book The Cay, a book about a two strangers—a blind boy and a older man--stranded on an island who grow to look beyond race and respect one another for who they are. We will be discussing the idea of themes in a story such as survival, prejudice, and Please look for comprehension questions and vocabulary

3.  Social Studies: We are studying the first settlements in the New World.  Our Ch. 6 test is Friday and look for a study guide we completed already. Your child can also review at http://tutorial.teachtci.com/

4. We are studying Mixtures and Solutions.  We will have an Investigation 3 quiz on Wednesday. Please review their study guide with them. We will be choosing an element to do a project on later this week.

5. Outside Reading for the 2nd Trimester is due February 28, 2014

         A = 3000 pages                    Please check for requirements.

         B = 2000 pages                            

         C = 1600 pages

Have a great weekend!

Thanks,

Mrs. Jones

January

5th Grade Happenings

Happy Weekend! Boy! We have been busy with our state report!

Upcoming events:

1.State Report:

We are working hard to complete our state report by this Friday, January 31^st.  Please be sure to check in with your child to make sure they are on track. 

·      Begin editing in class Mon., Jan. 27^th    

·      Continue editing Tues., Jan. 28^th 

·      Rough drafts due Wednesday, Jan. 29^th   

·      Final paper due Friday, January 31^st

·      Speeches and posters due starting Tuesday, Feb 4^th

·      A list of each child’s scheduled date for speeches will be posted on our class blog next week. They should be working on their posters now.  Please help your child with checking their state report calendar regularly to stay on target.

*** Please help your child edit their report on Tuesday night. It is important that they get used to doing it first before asking for help. ******

2. Language Arts:  We are reading the book The Cay, a book about a two strangers—a blind boy and an older man--stranded on an island who grow to look beyond race and respect one another for who they are. We will be discussing the idea of themes in a story such as survival, prejudice, and friendship.  Please look for comprehension questions and vocabulary

3. Social Studies: We are studying about the first British Settlements (Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth) in the United States.  We will finish up the chapter and have a test early the following week.

4. Science: Our topic right now is Mixtures and Solutions.  We are learning about separating mixtures and saturating solution. We will be choosing an element to do a project on later this week.

Science-O-Rama:  We will be doing a practice science experiment as a class.  They can use this as a guide for their own project.  Those that do a science fair project will receive extra credit.  It is highly encouraged!  Science-O-Rama – March 13^th.

5.  It is time for the Los Altos Historical Commission and Los Altos History House 30^th Annual Margaret Thompson Historical Essay Contest. I have attached the essay contest information and details if your child is interested.  I will also offer extra credit for it.  The essay is due by March 7^th.

6. Valentine’s Day:

We will be passing out valentines on 2/14 to each other.  If your child would like to bring valentines, please be sure that there is one for every child in the class. There are 28 students in our class. We will be decorating collection bags in class prior to 2/14.  Bags will be provided.

7.  Outside Reading for the 2nd Trimester is due February 28^th    

         A = 3000 pages                    Please check for requirements.

         B = 2000 pages                            

         C = 1600 pages

Have a great weekend!