English
Workbook pp. 131 - 132
Also, you MAY work on source cards and/or outline for your research paper at home at this point. You MAY NOT type the final draft at home ... that must be done ONLY in school.
Spelling
Write words from Monday's pre-test 3 and/or7 times each, based on results
Reading
Finish reading "Number the Stars" by Thursday
Homework for Monday, May 12, 2008
Spelling
Write 18 sentences, one for each list word and each challenge word.
Reading
Last book report is due.
Also, please go over Chapters 10 - 13 in "Number the Stars", and read Chapter 14.
Spanish
Last set of words, write each word 3 times
Math
Workbook, p. 107 (all)
Social Studies
Test tomorrow ... STUDY!!!
Homework for Friday, May 9, 2008
Students received a WEEKLY SHEET today. Please have signed and return on Monday.
Spanish
Finish word list, writing each word 3 times each.
Reading
If you did not finish, please read up to p. 105 in "Number the Stars". (Chapter 13)
Also, your last book report is due on Tuesday, May 13.
Homework for Thursday, May 8, 2008
Science
Permission slip for SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT is DUE!!
Also, your CONSTELLATION PROJECT is ALSO DUE.
English
Workbook, pp. 127-128
Reading
Read Chapter 12 in "Number the Stars" (pp. 95-100)
Social Studies
Complete study sheet by Monday; Test on 5/15
Math
Textbook (complete in your tablet)
p. 417, #48 - 51
p. 423, #26 & 27
p. 425, #37 - 48
Spelling
Test tomorrow
Also, pp. 141 & 142 due
Homework for Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Reading
Complete definitions (9), started in class today.
Finish reading Chapter 10 (pp.82 - 87) in "Number the Stars"
English
M.A., K.B., C.E., T.I., M.V., C.W. & J.Z. please return note signed by parent, AND obtain a library book for information on your research paper topic.
Social Studies
Complete the Map Activity and the Main Ideas, #1 - 7
Spanish
(assigned last week!)
Most recent 7 words, please write 3 times each.
Homework for Monday, May 5, 2008
Tomorrow is our CLASS TRIP. We will return at 4PM. Play clothes are allowed if they are clean and neat. DO NOT BRING electronic devices or cell phones.
BRING A BAG LUNCH (No Lunchboxes!!)
Progress Reports still needed from JN and KB.
English
Please get a library book or purchase a book to use for your research report, and BRING IT TO SCHOOL.
Spelling
3/7 times each is due on Wednesday; pp. 141 & 142 due Friday.
Math
Workbook, pp. 104 & 105, #1 - 12 on BOTH pages.
Religion
Finish crossword puzzle in Chapter 14, if not done in class.
Homework for Friday, May 2, 2008
PROGRESS REPORT FORMS
Needed from: MA, KB, TI, JN, and LT
English
You must bring to school a NON-FICTION BOOK, with which you will research your paper. Library book, purchased book, book from home ... just so long as it is appropriate to your topic.
DUE MONDAY
Science
You have been assigned a Constellation project ... it is DUE WHEN COMPLETED, but NO LATER THAN 5/9/08
MONDAY is an OUT OF UNIFORM DAY. If you wish to participate, try to wear something that is yellow, and you MUST bring in a $1 donation for H.O.P.E.S. (organization helping families of cancer patients.)
Homework for Thursday, May 1, 2008
TOMORROW IS A HALF DAY! Please remember to bring a snack.
Spelling
Test tomorrow
and workbook pages due (pp. 137 - 139)
Science
Test on Chapter 15, STUDY YOUR STUDY SHEET!!
Reading
Read Chapter 8 of "Number the Stars" (pp. 67-73)
Spanish
Write 7 new words three times each
Social Studies
Definitions (assigned yesterday, and begun in class on Wed.) due tomorrow
Homework for Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Reading
Read up to p. 66 in "Number the Stars" DON'T GO FURTHER.
Science
Test on Chapter 15 on Friday.
Spanish
3x each new word, due tomorrow.
Social Studies
Definitions (Key Terms from Section 5) due Friday.
Homework for Tuesday, April 29, 2008
TOMORROW IS OUR D.A.R.E. GRADUATION CEREMONY! DO NOT WEAR GYM UNIFORMS! PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR REGULAR SPRING UNIFORM!!!
Reading
Read chapter 6 in "Number the Stars", and look over vocabulary words from first section. Vocab. quiz tomorrow.
Spelling
Write words 3/7 times each, based on the results of Monday's pretest. Also, pp. 137 - 139 due on Friday, along with any uncompleted pages from the last 2 weeks. :(
Science
Complete Lab Report (most did so in class)
Also, complete STUDY SHEET for Chapter 15.
Also, (KB, KC and CS) complete Chapter Review, text book, pp. 494-495, all except #14 or 20.
Math
Workbook, p. 101, #1 - 24
Spanish
Write new words 3x each. Due by Thursday
Social Studies
Complete worksheet begun in class.
Homework for Friday, April 25, 2008
SCOLEOSIS SCREENING PERMISSION FORM!! BRING IT BACK, MARTY! BRING IT BACK!!
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS REPORT
Students received another sheet today ... please sign and return on Monday!
Spelling
TI, fill in every undone page before bringing the book back on Monday.
Social Studies
Key Terms & People, due TUESDAY.
Spanish
Ditto, due Tuesday
MONDAY IS A HALF DAY, with 12:15 DISMISSAL, due to the concert. Please bring a snack for Monday.
D.A.R.E.
T.I., everyone brought in a $1 donation for Det. Polito, except you. If possible, please bring in your contribution on Monday.
Homework for Thursday, April 24, 2008
English
Complete p. 121 in Workbook (started in class)
Reading
Complete writing definitions for the following word list:
lanky
contempt
sabotage
ration
exasperated
rucksack
defiantly
impassive
haughtily
disdainfully
skirted
obstinate
synagogue
Resistence
dawdled
torment
dubiously
(THIS WAS BEGUN IN CLASS, and finished by many.)
"Number the Stars", be sure you've read up to p.38, but NO FURTHER!
Spelling
Test tomorrow
Plus, pages 132 - 135 due
Homework for Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Math
Workbook,p. 95, #5 & 6 ( show work)
Reading
Be sure to have read up to page 38 in "Number the Stars"
Also, M.A. and T.I., you owe me pages in your Practice Book.
Spanish
Test tomorrow
English
Worksheet on "Adverbs"
Homework for Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Please remember SCOLEOSIS SCREENING permission slip, T.I., L.T. and M.V.
Math
Workbook, p. 95, #3 & 4 (show work)
Reading
"Number the Stars", finish up to the END of Ch. 4 (p. 38), but DO NOT GO ON!!!!!
Also, Practice Books, you owe me some pages, M.A., L.T., T.I. and J.Z.
Homework for Monday, April 21, 2008
English
M.A.!!! You _MUST_ complete your final draft of your D.A.R.E. essay, in your TABLET by tomorrow. No excuses!!
Science
If you did not complete during class, workbook pp. 151A, 152A, and 216
Reading
We have begun reading "Number the Stars". Read UP TO but NOT PAST (!!!) p. 17.
Spelling
Write words 3 and/or 7 times each, based on results of pre-test today.
Also, pp. 132 - 135, due Friday.
Math
Workbook, p. 95, #1 & 2 (SHOW YOUR WORK!)
Social Studies
Write a list of DATES (day, month, year) of TEN EVENTS in your own life.
Spanish
Ditto received last Thursday is due; Test is scheduled for 4/24.
REMINDERS:
Still missing SCOLEOSIS SCREENING permission form from T.I., L.T. and M.V.
Have not yet received a $1 donation towards gift for Det. Polito, our D.A.R.E. program facilitator from K.C., T.I., J.N. or J.Z. If a donation is not possible or not intended, please send a note.
Homework for Friday, April 18, 2008
REMINDERS!
Weekly Sheet still missing JZ
Scoliosis screening permission still missing: KB, KC, TI, LT, MV, and GZ
Also, some have still not sent in a $1 donation towards a gift for Detective Polito. Please do so on MONDAY!
Homework for Thursday, April 17, 2008
Spelling
Test tomorrow
Also, pages due: 127 - 130
Reading
Practice Book - pp. 147, 149, 150, 152, 153, 154
(This was work for the WEEK; most have completed!)
English
Test tomorrow
Complete review work, if not finished in class this week: "Triangle Section Only" for pp. 238, 240, & 243
"Square section only" for pp. 239, 241, 242, 244
(ANSWERS ONLY, on loose leaf paper)
Math
Workbook, p. 97, #5 - 8, and p. 98, p. 13 - 20
Spanish
Complete ditto
REMINDERS:
- - - Return "Scoliosis Screening" permission slip
- - - Please bring in a $1 donation towards a gift certificate for D.A.R.E. facilitator, Detective Polito.
Homework for Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Social Studies
FINISH DEFINITIONS
Spanish
Complete last night's work, if not done.
Homework for Tuesday, April 15, 2008
STILL MISSING WEEKLY SHEET from 4/11 from TI and JZ
Did not receive a BOOK REPORT (due today) from CE or LT
English
Please complete the first draft of your D.A.R.E. essay
D.A.R.E.
Notices went home today, re: the DARE Culmination ceremony (scheduled for April 30.) Please try to make it! :-)
Science
Absentees from Monday owe p. 147 in workbook.
ALL - Complete picture of circuit breakers from your home. REMEMBER TO ASK ADULTS TO ASSIST YOU IN FINDING IT!
Social Studies
Study for quiz on Sections 1 & 2
Spanish
Finish writing list, and re-write chart.
Next test on April 24.
Homework for Friday, April 11, 2008
Sign & return WEEKLY SHEET
Sign & return TERRA NOVA TEST SCORES FORM
Music
Mrs. Singer is quite concerned that 5B does not know their lyrics for their upcoming April 28 concert. She has asked that every child write out the words to each song, in an effort towards memorization.
Homework for Thursday, April 10, 2008
Math
Workbook, p. 88, #1 - 7, and 13 - 16
There will be a Math Test tomorrow.
Spelling
Complete pp. 122 - 125
Test tomorrow
Science
WEAR SNEAKERS WITH YOUR REGULAR UNIFORM on Friday!
English
Complete TEST PRACTICE (textbook, pp. 236 - 237), letter answers only, IN TABLETS
(this was finished in class by MOST students.)
Homework for Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Social Studies
Definitions, and Key Terms, People, Places, etc.
Science
TEST ON CHAPTER 13 on THURSDAY. Use your STUDY NOTES!!
Spanish
Write each new list word 3 times each
English
Workbook, pp. 116 - 117
WEEKLY SHEET FROM 4/4 STILL OWED BY LT and JZ. PLEASE RETURN!!
Homework for Tuesday, April 8, 2008
WEEKLY SHEET FROM 4/4 (!!) from CS, LT & JZ
PLEASE RETURN ON WEDNESDAY!!
Science
The following DID NOT COMPLETE / HAND IN Chapter 13 Review: MA, CE, and TI
Also, TI owes "Which Law Is It?"
Also, "Everyday Forces" due on Wed.
Also, Chapter 13 Test on THURSDAY
Math
Yesterday's homework was NOT DONE by M.A. and C.E.
Spanish
Write words 3x each
Spelling
3/7 times each word was NOT HANDED IN by TI, VM or JN
Social Studies
Complete study sheet
English
Workbook, p. 114
There will be a BAKE SALE at lunchtime on Wednesday ... all items 50 cents
Homework for Monday, April 7, 2008
WEEKLY SHEETS were sent on Friday ... still missing from M.A., T.I., C.S., L.T., M.V. and J.Z
Please return on TUESDAY
Spelling
Write words 3 and/or 7 times each, based on results of pretest today. Due Tuesday
Workbook, pp. 122- 125, due Friday
Math
Textbook, p. 353, "Mixed Review"
Complete on loose leaf paper.
REMINDER to ALL
If you have run out of loose leaf paper, it is time to GO SHOPPING!! Mrs. DeMan has provided paper for months now, and she is fresh out! :-)
Science
Chapter 13 Review
Answers only, in tablet: pp. 436 - 437
#1 - 11 AND 14 - 19 (Due Tuesday)
Also, "Everyday Forces" project paper, due Wednesday.
English
Complete classwork, if not finished ... Workbook, pp. 112 - 113
Social Studies
Complete definitions, begun in class.
Reading
If you have not finished reading "My Journey to the Center of the Earth", please do so tonight.
EIGHTH GRADE BAKESALE WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, Apr. 9. ALL ITEMS 50 cents.
Homework for Wed. April 3, 2008
Spelling
Complete pp. 117 - 118
Test tomorrow
Religion
Test on Ch. 11
Use study notes copied into Science tablet
REPORT CARD ENVELOPES DUE
(T.I. & L.T.)
Tomorrow is a HALF DAY --- please bring a SNACK!
Homework for Tues. April 1, 2008
Report Cards for the 2nd Marking Period were distributed today. Please sign the envelope, and return it to school. STUDENTS / PARENTS MAY KEEP THE REPORT CARD ITSELF.
Cumulative Progress Report contains many papers. Please sign cover sheet, and return it with empty folder.
Social Studies
Test on Thursday
Spanish
Test on Thursday
Homework for Monday, March 31, 2008
Welcome back to school!
Spelling
Write words 3/7 times each, based on results of pre-test.
Math
Workbook, p. 81
Social Studies
Key Places, etc. pp. 28 - 29
English
Complete Wkbk. pp. 106 - 107 (begun in class)
Reading
Complete p. 139 in Practice Book (begun in class)
Homework for Monday, March 17, 2008
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
The students in Grades 5A and 5B did a GREAT job on the Seder Meal today. ALL PARENTS should be very proud.
Social Studies
Definitions, due tomorrow.
MITE BOXES ARE DUE from: T.I., V.M., L.T., and J.Z.
Overdue book to MRS. PARKER: G.Z.
English tablet signed: T.I.
Fundraiser, $1 donation due: M.V.
Blue RCIA form, due: L.T.
Homework for Tuesday,March 11, 2008
Spelling
KB and TI, you owe me 3 / 7 times each.
Social Studies
Study sheet and definitions
Science
Workbook, p. 130 A
Homework for Monday, March 10, 2008
Spelling
Write words 3 and/or 7 times each, based on results of pre-test. Due tomorrow.
Workbook pp. 113 - 116 Due Friday.
English
Workbook, pp.102-103
Reading
Complete Practice Book, p. 131
Math
Complete finding cost of your bunny
Social Studies
Complete definitions (begun in class)
Spanish
Dittos assignment from 2/28
Homework for Wednesday, March 5, 2008
GREAT WORK so far on Testing.
Remember your:
---Snack
---Good night's sleep
---pencils
---good attitude!
And see you for what will HOPEFULLY be our last testing day tomorrow.
Permission slip / $ for Class trip should be handed in by CE, CS, LT and $ by TI. Thanks!!
Homework for Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Same reminders!!
Snack!
Sleep!
Pencils!
And please hand in permission slips for Class Trip, even if fee cannot be remitted until later.
Homework for Monday, March 3, 2008
The first day of testing went VERY well.
Please remember to:
---Get a GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP!
---Bring a HEALTHY SNACK!
---Bring in TWO #2 SHARPENED pencils
Permission slips for our Class Trip are due. (You may remit payment at a later date, if necessary, but please send in the permission slip so that I may give final numbers to both the Museum and the bus company.)
Homework for Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
TERRA NOVA TESTING WEEK BEGINS ON MONDAY.
Each day of testing, students should bring the following:
---a HEALTHY snack (fruit, veggies, etc.)
---a water bottle, if they so choose
---TWO #2 _SHARPENED_ (!!!) PENCILS
---word puzzles or library book for "down time", if they wish
I have discussed with the students 5 GREAT TIPS for testing ...
1. Relax
2. Listen!
3. Plan your time
4. Think!
5. Have a Positive Attitude!
The students were also given their _2_ practice test booklets to take home. Feel free to discuss with your child, and to send any questions to me regarding any aspect of the testing.
CLASS TRIP
Class trip permission slips were sent home ON WEDNESDAY. Did you see one from your child yet???? Permission slips are due ASAP ... fee may be remitted later, if not currently convenient. Our class trip will be on Tues. May 6, but the Museum, as well as the bus company need a final head count as soon as possible. Thanks!!
Homework for Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008
English
Unit Test tomorrow ... look over rules for Titles, and State abbreviations.
Reading
CE, you still owe me a book report
RCIA
TI and LT, you owe Fr. Ed MANY FORMS (blue, orange and yellow.) BRING BACK!!!
Math
Textbook, p. 243, #10 - 20
Social Studies
Test on concept tomorrow. STUDY!!!
Spanish
Write new words 3 x each
MENU CHANGE: Tomorrow's lunch (Thurs.) is pancakes.
Homework for Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008
PLEASE NOTE: HOT LUNCH ON THURS. (2/28) WILL BE PANCAKES.
Spelling
Workbook, pp. 108-111, due Friday
Reading
TWO BOOK REPORTS WERE NOT HANDED IN ... Please have one tomorrow, CE and LT!!
Also, Practice Book, pp. 127 and 130 (and p. 123 is also due)
Science
Test tomorrow ... look up answer to essay question written in your tablet.
Math
Text book, p. 242, #1 - 9 in tablets
Social Studies
Test Thursday; Map Skills test on Friday
Homework for Monday, Feb. 25, 2008
BACK TO BUSINESS!! :-)
Social Studies
THURS. - Chapter Test!
FRIDAY - Map Test --- Canadian Provinces and Capitals
Science
Chapter Review
Text book, pp. 398 - 399
Answers in tablets, #1 - 12 and #15 - 19
Math
Text book, p. 543, #1 - 7 (TOP SECTION!)
answers in tablets
Reading
"Game Board" book report is due TOMORROW.
Spanish
Last week's assignment (writing latest words 3 times each) is due tomorrow.
Homework for Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008
Weekly sheets still outstanding from last Fri. from JN, KB and MV.
English
Final drafts due of book/movie review. On loose leaf and handwritten, with a proper heading (call it "English Titles")
Math
Textbook, p. 555, Bottom set #1-10 (complete in tablet)
Please return DENTIST permission slips, SCHOOL PLAY permission slips (JZ & LT), and Talent Show papers, if you so choose.
Reading
Practice book, p. 123
(also, pp. 115, 116, 118, 120, 121 are DUE)
Homework for Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008
So sorry that I have not posted homework for a week ... much of that was due to my absence and feeling ill. Hopefully we are back on track!
WEEKLY SHEETS!
... were sent home on Friday. Still missing signed returned forms from: KB (absent), TI, JN, CS, LT, and MV (absent) Please bring in TOMORROW!
Spelling
Write words 3/ 7 times each due tomorrow
Also, pp. 103 - 105 due FRIDAY
Also, M.A. & T.I. COMPLETE LAST WEEK'S WORK!! :-(
Math
TEXT BOOK, p. 528, BOTTOM SET #1-12 (in tablets)
Spanish
Write new words 3 x each.
Homework for Friday, Feb. 8, 2008
No Academic Homework
Mrs. Wurzburger is still collecting for the Sullivan Hug Foundation, if you so choose to participate in the gift from 5B.
Valentines may be brought to school beginning Monday. A class list of names went home with each student today.
Homework for Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008
I must inform parents that your children behaved beautifully in church today during the Sullivan funeral. I know that their presence was much appreciated by the entire Sullivan family, and especially Daniel.
Spelling
Some students still owe me 3/7 times each. (Those absent owe me the words written 5 times each.) M.A., T.I., J.N., L.T., J.Z., G.Z.
Social Studies
Definitions, due Monday
Absentees, you must make up work
Map test RETAKE will be TOMORROW!! BE READY!
Homework for Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008
Still missing MID TRIMESTER PROGRESS REPORT slips from L.T., J.Z. and G.Z. Please return ASAP
We will attend Mass twice tomorrow ... once for Ash Wednesday, and once for the Sullivan funeral. Please send a note if you do not want your child to attend this funeral at St. Michael's.
Social Studies
Complete two worksheets begun in class.
Also, those students who did not pass the 50 States map test, you will re-take that test on Thursday. START STUDYING TODAY!
English
Workbook, pp. 86 & 87 (the series lists ONLY)
Homework for Monday, Feb. 4, 2008
Still missing MID TRIMESTER PROGRESS REPORT slips from M.A., K.B., L.T., J.Z., and G.Z. (some absentees.)
IMPORTANT:
Thomas Sullivan, father of 4 SMS students, including one of our 5th Graders, passed away over the weekend. He will be buried out of St. Michael at a Mass on Wednesday morning, and Mrs. Miragliotta has asked that our class attend the Funeral Mass. IF YOU PREFER YOUR CHILD DOES NOT ATTEND THE MASS, PLEASE SEND A NOTE TO ME INDICATING AS SUCH.
Spelling
Write words 3 and/or 7 times each, based on results of pre-test. (due tomorrow)
Also, Workbook pp. 93 - 94 due Fri. (use ONLY words 1 - 10 to answer problems on these pages.)
Spanish
Test may be tomorrow or Thursday. Study.
English
Complete classwork, pp. 84-85 in workbook. Also, Writing application on p. 85, in tablet.
Reading
Please return your copy of "Dear Mr. Henshaw" to school, M.A., J.N., L.T., J.Z.
Homework for Friday, Feb. 1, 2008
Students received MID-TRIMESTER PROGRESS REPORTS. Mrs. Miragliotta's letter must be SIGNED BY A PARENT AND RETURNED ON MONDAY!!
NOTICE TO PARENTS
I often post a reminder to individual students, but will NEVER post a child's actual name on this site. Also, unless otherwise stated, there is only ONE CHILD in 5B with each set of initials, JUST IN CASE there arises the protest, "That's not ME!!!" :-)
Some Favorite Links:
Faith First This is the link to our Grade 5 Religion book.
Google Mrs. DeMan's favorite search engine on the internet.
A + Math Miss Augustine suggested that students visit this site to help really learn their multiplication facts. It has games, and other activities, and looks like a fun stop to make on the Internet! :)
Riverside Choral Society For anyone who may be interested, this is the site which tells about the singing group to which Mrs. DeMan belongs. They perform mostly classical music, and upcoming concerts are detailed on the site.
Pope John Paul I Information that we've been discussing re: the Pope with the shortest Papacy, and the controversy surrounding his sudden death in 1978.
2005 Food Pyramid This updated, personalized food pyramid is calculated on an individualized basis on this site by the US Dept. of Agriculture.
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