Thursday, December 5, 2013
Week of December 9
Weekly Events:
*Spelling pretest on Monday.
*All-School Holiday Concert on Tuesday at 9:00.
*Owl quiz on Tuesday.
*Adjective test on Wednesday.
*Spelling test on Friday.
*TFK quiz on Friday.
Coming Attractions:
*Early dismissal on Tuesday, December 17, 11:00.
*Bowling field trip on Wednesday, December 18, 9:00-11:00
*Tivoli field trip on Friday, December 20, 11:15-2:10. We will eat lunch in the room before we leave.
Homeroom Happenings:
Spelling - We will take our spelling pretest on Monday. Students who miss one or none, will work with challenge words for the week. They will need to complete a practice sheet and 3 challenge activities. The rest of the students will work with the regular 5th grade list. They will also need to complete a practice sheet and 3 workbook pages. All spelling work will be due on Friday. The spelling test (regular & challenge) will be on Friday.
English - We have completed our English unit on adjectives. The class will review on Monday. Our adjective test will be on Wednesday.
Reading - Our final literature circle meeting will be on Tuesday, December 10. I will be collecting the novels and literature circle packets on Tuesday.
MAP Reading Review Games
Science - The children have started a group technology project. They are researching an owl found in Illinois and displaying their research in a Google Docs presentation (like a PowerPoint slide show).
This past week, we dissected owl pellets. The children enjoyed this song: Owl Pellet Song
Social Studies - We will explore life in the colonies. Our focus will be on work and trade.
Mrs. Sulima's Math Class:
Monday - Review multiplying fractions & mixed numbers.
Tuesday - No math due to All-School Holiday Concert.
Wednesday - Review dividing fractions and mixed numbers.
Thursday - Fractions with money.
Friday - Algebra with fractions and mixed numbers (expressions & Equations)
A Look Ahead...Week of Dec. 16 ----
Monday - Review Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing fractions and mixed numbers.
Tuesday - 1/2 of Fraction Test (shortened math class)
Wednesday - 1/2 of Fractions Test (shortened math class)
Thursday - Problem Solving Day
Friday - No math today. Enjoy your Winter Break. We will begin integers in the new year!
MAP Math Practice Games