Tuesday, August 10, 2021

 Welcome Back!

Thought for the Day:



Reading 2/3 (8:50-9:35 am)
  • Policies and Procedures
Language Arts / Reading 4 (11:25am - 12:15pm.)
  • Policies and Procedures
Math 2/4 (3:15-4:00 pm)
  •   Policies and Procedures
flamingo
It's going to be a great year!

Friday, August 13, 2021

School starts Tuesday, August 17, 2021 ! 

Thought for the Day



Reading 2/3 (8:50-9:35 am)
  • Can't wait to get started!
Language Arts / Reading 4 (11:25am - 12:15pm.)
  • Take time to read every day!
Math 2/4 (3:15-4:00 pm)
  •   To "SUM" it up, we will have a great year!
flamingo
See you in class!

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Last day of school for 2020-2021 !

Thought for the Day


Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
  • Be proud of what you accomplished this year!
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm.)
  • Take time to read every day!
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
  •   Early release at 1:00 pm
happy stroll in meadow
Have a great summer!

Monday, May 17, 202

Thought for the Day


Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
  • All assignments must be completed by the end of the day today.  
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm.)
  • All assignments must be completed by the end of the day today.
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
  •   Early release at 1:00 pm
relaxing
One more day!

Friday, May 14, 2021

 Thought for the Day


Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
  •  Field Trip Day!  (Stay with your regular classes.)
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm.)
  • Field Trip Day!  (Stay with your regular classes.)
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
  •   Field Trip Day!  (Stay with your regular classes.)  
snorkeling under water with fish
Swimming today!


Thursday, May 13, 2021

Thought for the Day


Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
  • Science STAAR    
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm).
  • Science STAAR
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
  • Prodigy, Typing Club, or ABCya
chemistry
Who doesn't love science?!?  😃

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

 Thought for the Day


Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
  • Reading STAAR    
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm).
  • Reading STAAR
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
  • Prodigy, Typing Club, or ABCya
space suit reading
Reading can help you reach your dreams!

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

 Thought for the Day


Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
Objective:  Determine what operations are needed to solve word problems.
  • Math STAAR    
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm).
  • Math STAAR
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
  • Complete unfinished assignments
  • IXL Diagnostics & Recommendations
  • Prodigy or Typing Club at 1:40 pm
tetris block
Math is just a puzzle!  Solve it!

Monday, May 10, 2021

 Thought for the Day


Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
Objective:  Determine what operations are needed to solve word problems.
  • Review keywords for word problems.
  • IXL Choice - Complete one of the following (80 or better)
    • Level 3, P.15 Two-step word problems: identify reasonable answers
    • Level 3, M.11 Comparison word problems: addition or multiplication?
    • Level 4, O.2 Fractions of a whole: word problems
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm)
Objective:  Create a PowerPoint presentation for a research project
.
  • Journal  - Look up the definition of achievement (n).  Write the definition, a synonym, and an antonym for the word.  Then write a sentence using the word achievement and one of its synonyms or antonyms.   Click here for the dictionary.  Click here for the thesaurus.
  • Finish PowerPoint presentations (Google Classroom)
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
  • Complete unfinished assignments
  • Data Entry
  • Prodigy or Typing Club at 1:40 pm

Bitmoji Image
There is no limit to how high you can go when you work at it!

NOTE:  Students who are absent MUST complete assignments listed for each class.

Thursday, May 6, 2021

 Thought for the Day

    
NOTE:  I will be out of the classroom today.
Stay with your regular classes and complete the assignments listed below.

Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
Objective:  Follow the Order of Operations to solve equations.  Convert from improper fractions to mixed numbers.
  • Unit Test - You may use your notes and calculator  (Google Classroom)
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm)
Objective:  Use text evidence to support answers to comprehension questions.
  • Journal  - Look up the definition of analogy (n).  Write the definition, a synonym, and an antonym for the word.  Then write a sentence using the word analogy and one of its synonyms or antonyms.   Click here for the dictionary.  Click here for the thesaurus.
  • Readworks - Sunflowers (See Google Classroom)
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
  • Complete unfinished assignments
  • Make sure you have your stars in IXL.  We will do data entry on Monday.
  • Prodigy, Typing Club, or ABCya
Bitmoji Image
No school tomorrow!  Relax and enjoy your 3-day weekend!

NOTE:  Students who are absent MUST complete assignments listed for each class

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

 Thought for the Day


Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
Objectives:   Identify and name mixed number models.  Identify improper fractions and convert them to mixed numbers. 
  • Review Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
  • IXL Choice - Complete one of the following (80 or better): 
    • Level 3, V.25 Match mixed numbers to models
    • Level 3, V.26 Word names for mixed numbers
    • Level 4, O.4 Identify mixed numbers
  • IXL Choice - Complete one of the following (80 or better):
    • Level 4, O.26 Convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers
    • Level 5, K.6 Convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm)
Objective:  Identify author's purpose on self-selected texts
.
  • Journal  - Look up the definition of culture (n).  Write the definition, a synonym, and an antonym for the word.  Then write a sentence using the word culture and one of its synonyms.  Click here for the dictionary.  Click here for the thesaurus.
  • Library Day - Return ALL library books!
  • Exit Ticket:  Why did the author write the books you chose?  To entertain you?  To teach you about something?  To persuade you to do something?
  • Begin research PowerPoint
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
  • Complete unfinished assignments
  • IXL Diagnostic and Recommendations
  • Prodigy or Typing Club at 1:40 pm
Bitmoji Image

Time to celebrate history and culture!

NOTE:  Students who are absent MUST complete assignments listed for each class

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

 Thought for the Day


Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
Objective:  Convert numbers from improper fractions to mixed numbers.  Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.
  • Review Improper Fractions
  • Edginuity Quiz
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm)
Objective:  Revise and edit sentences
.
  • Journal  - Look up the definition of futile (n).  Write the definition, a synonym, and an antonym for the word.  Then write a sentence using the word futile and one of its antonyms.  Click here for the dictionary.
  • IXL Choice - Complete 2 of the following (80 or better)
    • Level K C.2 Choose the sentence that is spaced correctly
    • Level 2 - CC.2 Add descriptive details to sentences
    • Level 2 - CC.3 Revise the sentence using a stronger verb
    • Level 3 - V.1 Add descriptive details to sentences
    • Level 3 - V.3 Revise the sentence using a stronger verb
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
  • Complete unfinished assignments
  • IXL Diagnostic and Recommendations
  • Prodigy or Typing Club at 1:40 pm
use the force
May the 4th be with you!!  😊

NOTE:  Students who are absent MUST complete assignments listed for each class

Monday, May 3, 2021

  Thought for the Day


Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
Objective:  Identify improper fractions, and convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers.
  • Review Order of Operations
  • Introduce improper fractions
  • Edgenuity:  Wood 5/3 Improper Fractions
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm)
Objective:  Revise and edit a research paper
.
  • Journal  - Look up the definition of mediocre (n).  Write the definition, a synonym, and an antonym for the word.  Then explain what it is in your own words.  Click here for the dictionary.
  • Review research and sources 
  • Complete research papers
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
  • Complete unfinished assignments
  • IXL Diagnostic and Recommendations
  • Prodigy or Typing Club at 1:40 pm

Don't settle for mediocre!

NOTE:  Students who are absent MUST complete assignments listed for each class

Friday, April 30, 2021

  Thought for the Day


Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
  • MAPS EOY Language Test
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm)
  • Complete MAPS EOY Language Test
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
  • Complete unfinished assignments
  • IXL Diagnostics and Data Entry (If you did not yesterday)
  • Prodigy, Typing Club, or ABCya
have a good weekend
Celebrate all your hard work this week!

NOTE:  Students who are absent MUST complete assignments listed for each class

Thursday, April 29, 2021

 Thought for the Day


Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
  • MAPS EOY Reading Test
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm)
  • Complete MAPS EOY Reading Test
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
  • Complete unfinished assignments
  • IXL Diagnostics and Recommendations
  • Data Entry
  • Prodigy or Typing Club at 1:40 pm
balancing a barbell on finger
Struggles make us stronger!

NOTE:  Students who are absent MUST complete assignments listed for each class

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

 Thought for the Day


Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
  • MAPS EOY Math Test
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm)
  • Complete MAPS EOY Math Test
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
  • Complete unfinished assignments
  • IXL Diagnostics and Recommendations (Data Day tomorrow!)
  • Prodigy or Typing Club at 1:40 pm
make me proud
You CAN do it!

NOTE:  Students who are absent MUST complete assignments listed for each class

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Thought for the Day


Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
Objective:  Follow the Order of Operations to solve equations.
  • Review Order of Operations
  • IXL Choice - Complete 2 of the following:  
    • Level 3, N.2 Understanding parentheses
    • Level 4, F.17 Perform multiple operations with whole numbers 
    • Level 5, E.9 Evaluate exponents
    • Level 5, O.5 Evaluate numerical expressions
    • Level 5, O.6 Evaluate numerical expressions with parentheses
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm)
Objective:  Write a rough draft using research and outline.
  • Journal - Look up the definition of sacrifice (v).  Write the definition and a sentence explaining what the quote for the day means.  Click here for the dictionary.
  • Review gathering information and outline
  • Use notes and outline sheet to complete your rough draft in Google Docs
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
        NOTE:  I have a meeting during this class.  Please stay with your regular class and                             complete the following:
  • Complete unfinished assignments
  • IXL Diagnostics and Recommendations
  • Read library books and take AR tests
  • Prodigy or Typing Club at 1:40 pm
hi elephant
Remember, always do your best!

NOTE:  Students who are absent MUST complete assignments listed for each class


Monday, April 26, 2021

 Thought for the Day



Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
Objective:  Follow the Order of Operations to solve equations.
  • Review Order of Operations
  • Complete Quiz (Edgenuity - Wood 4/20)
  • IXL Choice - Complete 1 of the following: 
    • Level 4, F.17 Perform multiple operations with whole numbers
    • Level 5, O.5 Evaluate numerical expressions
    • Level 5, O.6 Evaluate numerical expressions with parentheses
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm)
Objective:  Create an outline and write a rough draft for a research project
.
  • Journal - Explain what you think our thought for the day means and how it relates to your life.  Thought for the day:  "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me."
  • Review research and sources 
  • Create an outline using a graphic organizer
  • Write rough draft using Google Docs
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
  • Complete unfinished assignments
  • IXL Data Entry
  • IXL Diagnostic and Recommendations
  • Prodigy or Typing Club at 1:40 pm
dream big
What you become is up to YOU!

NOTE:  Students who are absent MUST complete assignments listed for each class

Thursday, April 22, 2021

  Thought for the Day

Math 5 (8:40am - 9:30am)
Objective:  Follow the Order of Operations to solve equations.
  • Review Order of Operations
  • Complete Edgenuity - Wood 4/20 Order of Operations
Language Arts / Reading 5 (11:25am - 12:15pm)
Objective:  
Identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
  • Journal - Explain what you think our thought for the day means and how it relates to Earth Day.  Thought for the day:  "Try to leave the Earth a better place than when you arrived."
  • Review research and sources 
  • Take notes for research project
Content Mastery 5 (1:10-1:55 pm)
        NOTE:  I have a meeting during this class.
                    Stay with your regular class and complete the following:
  • Complete unfinished assignments
  • IXL - Make sure you have all your stars, then work on recommendations! 
                I will print data sheets this afternoon, and we will enter data on Monday.
  • Earth Day Project (Optional, but there will be a price for the best one!)    
  • Prodigy, Typing Club, or ABCya (ONLY if you have all your stars in IXL!)
happy earth day!
No school tomorrow!  Enjoy your 3-day weekend!

NOTE:  Students who are absent MUST complete assignments listed for each class