Nov. 27-Dec. 1

Happy Thanksgiving! It was a nice little break to reflect on things you are thankful for, and I am so thankful for such a sweet, kind class this year.  I hope enjoyed your break, and ate all the turkey and yummies your belly could handle!  I am looking forward to seeing you all on Monday. 

What's Coming Up Next Week?

ü  After our half days being cancelled, if you feel the need for a parent/teacher conference please email me.

ü  IOWA – Tuesday November 28- Thursday November 30

Math: Dividing Fractions and Whole numbers: KCF!

Problem Solving Quiz on Friday

Reading:  We will be starting our unit on poetry. We will learn about the elements and purpose of different forms of poetry.

ELA: Commas as interrupters

Spelling and Quizlet Quizlet Week 11

Science: We will begin our unit on forms of energy beginning with mechanical, potential, and kinetic energy this week. Studyjams.com has awesome videos that your child can watch to help review, and as always the science journal has everything they need! 

REMEMBER!!! Energy doesn't go anywhere...it just takes different forms! ALSO Energy is never created nor destroyed, it is only transferred or changed from one from to another.

Social Studies: Review for Revolutionary War Unit test on Thursday: the students will receive a study guide on Monday to help them prepare for the test. 

Homework answers!

Hey yall! I hope you had a fun and relaxing weekend, BUT still found time to study for your math tests. Here is the homework answers I promised. See you tomorrow! :) 

November 13-17

What's Coming Up Next Week?

ü  After our half days being cancelled, if you feel the need for a parent/teacher conference please email me.

ü  Extra credit Fossil Fuels comic strip due on Monday

ü  IOWA – Tuesday November 28- Thursday November 30

Math: Addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators (LCM and GCF) TEST ON MONDAY- Go Math lessons 5.3, 5.6, and 5.7

Visual Model of Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions Math Antics

è Starting on Tuesday we will begin multiplying fractions

Problem Solving Quiz on Friday

Reading:  Historical Fiction Book Clubs end on Wednesday; We begin our book club project; they will be due on FRIDAY (very short turn around, make sure your bookmark is complete and comprehensive)

Book Club Project- every student will create a double historical fiction timeline. The timeline will be comparing both the events in their novel and events that occurred in history. CREATIVITY IS PART OF THE RUBRIC.

ELA: Appositives and commas

Spelling and Quizlet Week 10

Science: End of sources of Energy Unit - Test on Thursday

REMEMBER!!! Energy doesn't go anywhere...it just takes different forms!

Social Studies: Leaders and Battles of the American Revolution; Comparing British and Continental Army

Quiz on Friday- Leaders of the American Revolution; All notes and needed information is in their social studies journal 

IOWA Testing Update

October 6-10

What's Coming Up Next Week?

ü  No school on Friday, November 3^rd. Let’s celebrate the Astros! (Spelling test, quizlet, and problem solving will be made up on Monday)

ü  After our half days being cancelled, if you feel the need for a parent/teacher conference please email me.

ü  Report cards go home in Tuesday folder this week

Math:

Addition and subtraction of fractions with different denominators. Here are some great videos for review of that objective:
Visual Model of Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions Math Antics
Math Test on Monday November 13^th

English/Language Arts/Reading:

Historical fiction during the Revolutionary War book clubs. We will be learning about author’s purpose.

Language Arts: compound sentences

Spelling and Quizlet Week 9

Science:  Natural Resources

·                     -       renewable vs. nonrenewable resources (alternative energy)

·                     -       how those resources are used by people today

·                     -       creation and use of fossil fuels

·                     -       solar and wind energy

Science Study Jams  *Scroll to the Energy, Light, and Sound section.  Watch these 3: Fossil Fuels, Natural Resources, Renewable Fuels.

Social Studies: Causes and events leading up to the Revolutionary War 

October 30 - November 3

What's Coming Up Next Week?

Exhibition Weekend Homework: Find and print OR email me two resources about your Exhibition topic (Make sure these resources are authentic and have good information) 

Math:

Division of decimals by whole numbers (create area models and pictorial models to show the quotients of decimals and whole numbers) and multiplying decimals Math Test on Monday, October 30

Tuesday we will be addition and subtraction of fractions with different denominators. Here are some great videos for review of that objective:
Visual Model of Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions Math Antics
Problem Solving Quiz on Friday

English/Language Arts/Reading:

We are starting our SECOND Book Club! The theme for this round of books is historical fiction during the Revolutionary War. We will also be learning about different types of conflict found in books.

Language Arts: Run- on sentences

Spelling and Quizlet

Science:  Natural Resources

·                     -       renewable vs. nonrenewable resources

·                     -       how those resources are used by people today

·                     -       creation and use of fossil fuels

Science Study Jams  *Scroll to the Energy, Light, and Sound section.  Watch these 3: Fossil Fuels, Natural Resources, Renewable Fuels.

Social Studies:  French and Indian War and Causes of the Revolutionary War

There will be a quiz on the Causes of the Revolutionary War next Monday the November 6^th. It will come straight from the newspaper that is handed out this week. 

October 23-27

What's Coming Up Next Week?

Math:

Division of decimals by whole numbers (create area models and pictorial models to show the quotients of decimals and whole numbers)  

Shading Model Divide Decimals by Whole Numbers

Drawing a model for Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

Math Test on Monday, October 30 on Multiplying and Dividing Decimals 

English/Language Arts/Reading:

Book Clubs Projects- group project creating summaries

NO SPELLING OR QUIZLET

Science: We will be starting our unit on Energy Sources. 

Social Studies: Discussing cause and effects of the French and Indian War 

CAMP!!!!!

5^th grade camp at Camp Olympia is coming up next week, and we are SO excited!  Here are some reminders for the trip.

Packing:

-          Packing in a large strong garbage bag is best.  Students will be spending lots of time outside; their things will get dirty and possibly wet.  Pack an extra plastic bag for wet things to come home in. 

-          Please label the garbage bag with duct tape – Student’s name, and “Roberts.”

-          Students need closed-toed, sturdy shoes.  No sandals for walking around camp.  They can bring flip flops for the shower if they wish.

-          Pack a raincoat!  Many activities will continue if it’s raining.

-          Medicine – all medicine sent to camp must have been approved by a doctor on the camp form.  Medicine must be in original pharmacy containers, placed in a Ziploc bag labeled with student’s name and “Roberts.”

-          DO NOT BRING: food, candy, gum, money, electronic devices, cell phones, weapons of any kind (including Swiss army knives, etc.) anything of great monetary or sentimental value. 

-          Do not bring cameras – aside from the possibility of getting lost or broken, some students do not want their pictures taken.  Teachers will take pictures of students if they wish.

-          Students have asked about bringing stuffed animals or special pillows.  Small such items are ok, however, if the item getting lost or dirty beyond washing would be heart-breaking, it’s best to leave it at home!

Travel:

-          Students should arrive at school on Tuesday by 8:00 AM as usual, and go to their classrooms with their bag.  As soon as buses arrive, we will board and head off to camp!

-          Students are expected to return to Roberts on Thursday by 3:00 pm.  We will notify parents when students are returning. 

At Camp:

                The HISD Outdoor Education Center has a full staff experienced in helping students from all over Houston have a great time at camp.  Students will be well fed and very busy during the day!  They will be tired and ready to sleep at night, and come home on Thursday with lots of stories about their adventures.

*** We need 3 parent chaperones to ride the buses both Tuesday and Thursday.  It involves the following:

-          Tuesday, Oct. 24th - being at Roberts at 8:30, riding the bus up to Camp Olympia (2 hours), then riding the bus back, should be back at Roberts at least by 2:00.

-          Thursday, Oct. 26th - same thing - buses will come to Roberts first at 8:15 – 8:30 to pick up teachers and chaperones, drive to camp, pick up kids, and then drive back, at school by 3:00 PM

-          Must be VIPS approved.

-          You can be on a different bus than your child if you think that’s best! 

Please email Kelly Wehrer at kwehrer@houstonisd.org if you can be a bus chaperone.