September 11-14

Reminders:

·       -  Please remind your children how they will be going home every day.

·       -  No school September 10^th

·       -  Curriculum Night/Open House will be September 13^th at 6 PM

·       -  Half day/early dismissal September 21^st

What’s coming up next week?

Math:

-     Powers of 10 division

-    Estimation with 2 digit divisors

-    Division of compatible numbers

-    Division with two digit divisors (Example: 576 divided by 18)  

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdU_rf7eMTI&t=244s

- Quiz on multiplication of 2 digit by 2 digit/3 digit, compatible numbers, and division with 2 digit divisors on Friday 

- Problem Solving Quiz on Friday 

- PLEASE PLEASE practice multiplication facts to build stamina and speedà here is a great website for games Multiplication Games  à I also have flashcards if your child wishes to borrow them

English/Language Arts/Reading: Continue Chains read aloud: Quiz on Thursday 

We are starting our first book club on Tuesday! I am so excited!!

- ELA: subject verb agreement

- Reading Daily (minimum of 20 minutes of reading)

- Quizlet Test Week 3 /Spelling Test on Friday

Science: We are beginning our unit on Matter and its properties.  We will focus on what matter is, what it isn't, the main states of matter, and changes in states of matter.  Here are some great videos to review for Matter.  

Studyjams You will see scrolling topics under science.  Find the one on Matter.  The three videos I suggest are: Properties of Matter, Solids Liquids Gases, and Physical and Chemical Changes in Matter.

Social Studies: We are continuing our unit on Early Explorers and also covering essential map skills, which despite technological advances, really come in good use! Our explorer/colonist essay will be due on Thursday. Be as creative in your final project as possible! This is our first display project! 

September 4-7

WHAT AN AWESOME FIRST WEEK! I truly enjoyed my first week with you all. It was so nice to get to know you and learn new things about you. I already know it is going to be a great year.

Reminders:

·         Parents if you have any more paperwork left at home please turn it in ASAP.

·         Please remind your children how they will be going home every day.

·         No school September 10^th

·         Curriculum Night/Open House will be September 13^th at 6 PM

·         Half day/early dismissal September 21^st

What’s coming up next week?

Math:

·         Prime, composite, factors

·         Powers of 10 multiplication

·         Multiplying by 2-3 digit numbers (Check out the videos!) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ5qLWP3Fqo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVYwunbpMHA

·         Estimation with 2 digit divisors

·         Division of compatible numbers

- PLEASE PLEASE practice multiplication facts to build stamina and speed à here is a great website for games Multiplication Games  à I also have flashcards if your child wishes to borrow them

- Problem Solving Quiz on Friday (your child has taken a practice problem solving quiz already, so they will know what it looks like)

English/Language Arts/Reading: Continue Chains read aloud: Quiz on Thursday

-Writing letters

-Reading Daily (minimum of 20 minutes of reading)

-Quizlet Test Week 2/Spelling Test on Friday

Science: Scientific Method (variables, controls, experimental design) and Science Tools

Social Studies: Age of Discovery

·         Early Civilizations

·         Migration to the New World

·         Letter to Spain/England 

I hope you have enjoyed your long weekend. I am so glad that you are visiting my blog to see what is coming up this week!

Welcome to fifth grade!

Welcome to fifth grade! I am so excited to have you in my class. It was wonderful to meet you yesterday.

Here is some additional information about our class:

School starts promptly at 7:30 and ends at 2:50.

Ancillary: 8:35-9:25

Lunch: 12:18-12:45 (Parents may join students at lunch starting September 17^th)

Science lab on Thursdays; Library on Fridays

First Unit of Inquiry: How the World Works

If you were unable to fill out the google survey for contact information at meet the teacher, here is the link: https://goo.gl/forms/NIR7DdwAcPgKsdID2

VIPS approval: Register on HISD website

Rainy Day Dismissal: During times of inclement weather, Parent Walk-Up students are dismissed from inside the building in designated locations.

Parents can enter the building from the following doors:

·         Red doors facing Greenbriar near flag pole

·         Doors near the covered basketball court

Parents may not enter via front doors on School Street.

Rainy Day dismissal locations are as follows:

Grade Level	Dismissal Area
Kindergarten	Rm. 120 (Waterman)
First	Rm. 314 (Estrada)
Second	Rm. 102 (Reyes)
Third	Rm. 210 (McCann)
Fourth	Rm. 123 (Nguyen)
Fifth	Rm. 220 (Moliver)

Last week of school! :(

This week:

• Memorial Day - no school on Monday, May 28
• 5th grade Promotion at Pershing – Tuesday, May 29th at 6pm
• Students should arrive at 5:45pm and meet in the hallway to the right of the auditorium. Professional attire required.
• University of Houston 5th grade trip - Wednesday, May 30
• Pizza Party and Movie - Thursday, May 31
• June 1st – Last day of school and carnival

May 21-25

It’s the final countdown! This week will be all about preparing for the Social Studies final exam and Exhibition night! 

• Social Studies Final Exam - Wednesday, May 22
• Notebooks, newspapers, review packets, and relevant Crash Course American History, and Brain Pop Social Studies videos are excellent tools to help prepare
• Exhibition Night - May 24 at 6:30 – 7:45pm
• We ask that students arrive at 6:15pm and report to our classroom for set up instructions
• Memorial Day - no school, Monday, May 28
• 5th grade Promotion at Pershing – Tuesday, May 29th at 6pm
• University of Houston 5th grade trip - Wednesday, May 30
• Look for permission slips going home this week!
• June 1st – Last day of school and carnival

May 14-18

THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the super sweet presents and cards. I felt extremely appreciated all week. I appreciate the kind gestures and all the sweet words! It makes me sad to know we are so close to the end of the year!!

Upcoming Dates:

·                     Exhibition: We are continuing to work hard on and will be creating scripts to memorize for presenations.

·                     Science STAAR – May 16^{th THIS WEDNESDAY!!}

·                     Food Bank Field Trip (wear your red Roberts shirt or your fifth grade t-shirt) – May 18^th 

·                     Exhibition Night- May 24^th at 6:30 – 7:45 PM

·                     NO SCHOOL- May 28^th

·                     5^th grade Promotion at Pershing – May 29^th at 6 PM

·                     June 1^st – Last day of school and CARNIVAL

Math: Problem Solving Quiz on Friday (LAST ONE OF THE YEAR)

Reading: Spelling Test and  Quizlet

Science:  Science STAAR on Wednesday!

Monday and Tuesday we continue our science cumulative review leading to our science STAAR on Wednesday. (More) Science Review Terms, science notebooks, textbooks, and previously linked videos are excellent study resources. The most important thing is a good night’s sleep, and a healthy breakfast in the morning!

Social Studies: This week we will continue to review for our end of year Social Studies test. Here is a link to some very important terms. Social Studies Review, notebook notes, newspapers, and review materials from last week and this week in the S.S. folder are great resources for studying.

May 7- May 11

Upcoming Dates:

·                     Exhibition: We are continuing to work hard on and will be creating scripts to memorize for presenations.

·                     Portfolio Picnics – April 30- May 3 **Make sure to sign up online!

·                     Science STAAR – May 16^th

·                     Food Bank Field Trip – May 18^th

·                     Exhibition Night- May 24^th at 6:30 – 7:45 PM

·                     NO SCHOOL- May 28^th

·                     5^th grade Promotion – May 29^th at 6 PM

·                     June 1^st – Last day of school and CARNIVAL

Math: We are learning about ratios!

Quiz on Ratios on Friday

Reading: Spelling Test and Quizlet Week 31

Science:  We will be focusing on reviewing Earth Science and Life Science! Students have excellent notes in their science journals and they have their science textbooks, as well. Additionally, each child received a mini booklet that has LOTS of science questions that you can test your child on!  Please feel free to go to www.studyjams.com to review any science videos for review.

Social Studies: This week we will begin to review for our end of year Social Studies test. Here is a link to some very important terms. Social Studies Review