Week of 3/9/15 to 3/13/15
Monday, 3/9/15
No Homework.
Eat a good breakfast. Get enough sleep. Relax.
Reminders for 5-21 Language Arts/Reading:
- Biography Book Report due date is extended to 3/13/15. I will not except ANY late book reports. The original due date was 3/9.
- Mixed Up Files Test (open book) is due 3/13/15.
- Scholastic News (polar bear) is due 3/13/15.
- Mixed Up Files Extra Credit is due 3/23/15. This will count towards Trimester 3.
- Section 5 Vocabulary should be done by 3/13/15. It will count towards Trimester 3.
- ALL Mixed Up Files Books should be handed in by Friday, March 13, 2015.
Reminders for ALL Science Classes:
- Earth Day Posters are due on Friday, March 20, 2015.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
5-21 Language Arts/Reading:
- Biography Book Report due date is extended to 3/13/15. I will not except ANY late book reports. The original due date was 3/9.
- Mixed Up Files Test (open book) is due 3/13/15.
- Scholastic News (polar bear) is due 3/13/15.
- Mixed Up Files Extra Credit is due 3/23/15. This will count towards Trimester 3. You only need to write 1 conversation.
- Section 5 Vocabulary should be done by 3/13/15. It will count towards Trimester 3. I need to review ALL student's vocabulary, even if I have previously checked it.
- ALL Mixed Up Files Books should be handed in by Friday, March 13, 2015.
- Adjective Worksheet due tomorrow, 3/11/15.
Science 4-18, 4-19, 5-20, 5-21:
- Earth Day Posters are due on Friday, March 20, 2015.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
5-21 Language Arts/Reading:
- Biography Book Report due date is extended to 3/13/15. I will not except ANY late book reports. The original due date was 3/9.
- Mixed Up Files Test (open book) is due 3/13/15.
- Scholastic News (polar bear) is due 3/13/15.
- Scholastic News (drones) due 3/20/15.
- Mixed Up Files Extra Credit is due 3/23/15. This will count towards Trimester 3. You only need to write 1 conversation.
- Section 5 Vocabulary should be done by 3/13/15. It will count towards Trimester 3. I need to review ALL student's vocabulary, even if I have previously checked it.
- ALL Mixed Up Files Books should be handed in by Friday, March 13, 2015.
Science 4-18, 4-19, 5-20:
- Earth Day Posters are due on Friday, March 20, 2015.
Science 5-21:
- Earth Day Posters are due on Friday, March 20, 2015.
- Complete the next 6 words on Word Dissections Worksheet.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
5-21 Language Arts/Reading:
- Biography Book Report due date is extended to 3/13/15. I will not except ANY late book reports. The original due date was 3/9. (3/13...That's tomorrow!)
- Mixed Up Files Test (open book) is due 3/13/15. (3/13...That's tomorrow!)
- Scholastic News (polar bear) is due 3/13/15. (3/13...That's tomorrow!)
- Scholastic News (drones) due 3/20/15.
- Mixed Up Files Extra Credit is due 3/23/15. This will count towards Trimester 3. You only need to write 1 conversation.
- Section 5 Vocabulary should be done by 3/13/15. It will count towards Trimester 3. I need to review ALL student's vocabulary, even if I have previously checked it. (3/13...That's tomorrow!)
- ALL Mixed Up Files Books should be handed in by Friday, March 13, 2015. (3/13...That's tomorrow!)
Science 4-18, 4-19:
- Earth Day Posters are due on Friday, March 20, 2015. That's only 8 days away!
- Think about which planet you would want to create a poster for. Write down 3 choices on an index card with your name and homeroom. This is due tomorrow, 3/13/15.
Science 5-20:
- Earth Day Posters are due on Friday, March 20, 2015. That's only 8 days away!
- Complete the next 6 words on Word Dissections Worksheet.
- Clinic posters are due to me by Monday, March 16, 2015. If you need to finish it at home, you can.
Week of 2/23/15 to 2/27/15:
Monday 2/23/15:
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- RRJ due 2/27/15--last one of Trimester 2
- Weekly Letter due 2/27/15-Topic: Free Choice 2-3 paragraphs long.--last one of Trimester 2.
- Vocabulary Workshop Unit 14 due 2/27/15. Spelling Test on 2/27/15.--last one of Trimester 2.
- Mixed Up Files Vocabulary Section 4 due 2/27/15.
- Find a biography for book report. Book Report due 3/9/15.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 7 & 8 due 2/23.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 9 & 10 due 3/2.
- Scholastic News due 2/27/15.---last one of Trimester 2.
- Read to Succeed due 2/26/15.
- Opinion Essay due 2/27/15.
- Any missing work is due on 2/27/15. If not handed in on 2/27/15, any "missing" marks will change to zeros.
Science 5-20 & 5-21:
- Earth Day Paragraph due 2/27/15.
- Earth Day Poster due 3/20/15.
- Dichotomous Key Extra Credit due 3/4/15.Hand in during the AM, before testing. Complete a dichotomous key for ANY animal you'd like. Use Google to help you find out the information. Worksheet can be found under files on SchoolNotes, or on Edmodo.
Science 4-18 & 4-19:
- Earth Day Paragraph due 2/27/15.
- Earth Day Poster due 3/20/15.
- Complete Plant Cell Structure picture in notebook. You can print one from the computer, and re-label it, OR you can draw it yourself. Either way, it should be an ABCD picture. This is due 2/24/15 and will count as a project grade.
- I am checking for definitions from last week and plant cell picture, tomorrow, 2/24/15.
- Food Web/Chain Extra Credit due 3/4/15. Hand in during AM before testing. Create a food web or food chain for any animal you'd like. Make sure to include any predators and prey with correct arrows. Make it neat and colorful.
Tuesday 2/24/15:
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- RRJ due 2/27/15--last one of Trimester 2
- Weekly Letter due 2/27/15-Topic: Free Choice 2-3 paragraphs long.--last one of Trimester 2.
- Vocabulary Workshop Unit 14 due 2/27/15. Spelling Test on 2/27/15.--last one of Trimester 2.
- Mixed Up Files Vocabulary Section 4 due 2/27/15.
- Find a biography for book report. Book Report due 3/9/15.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 7 & 8 due 2/23.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 9 & 10 due 3/2.
- Scholastic News due 2/27/15.---last one of Trimester 2.
- Read to Succeed due 2/26/15.
- Opinion Essay due 2/27/15.
- Any missing work is due on 2/27/15. If not handed in on 2/27/15, any "missing" marks will change to zeros.
Science 5-20 & 5-21:
- Earth Day Paragraph due 2/27/15.
- Earth Day Poster due 3/20/15.
- Dichotomous Key Extra Credit due 3/4/15.Hand in during the AM, before testing. Complete a dichotomous key for ANY animal you'd like. Use Google to help you find out the information.
Science 4-18 & 4-19:
- Earth Day Paragraph due 2/27/15.
- Earth Day Poster due 3/20/15.
- Color Animal Cell Structure picture in notebook. This is due 2/25/15 and will count as a project grade.
- Food Web/Chain Extra Credit due 3/4/15. Hand in during AM before testing. Create a food web or food chain for any animal you'd like. Make sure to include any predators and prey with correct arrows. Make it neat and colorful.
Wednesday 2/25/15:
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- RRJ due 2/27/15--last one of Trimester 2
- Weekly Letter due 2/27/15-Topic: Free Choice 2-3 paragraphs long.--last one of Trimester 2.
- Vocabulary Workshop Unit 14 due 2/27/15. Spelling Test on 2/27/15.--last one of Trimester 2.
- Mixed Up Files Vocabulary Section 4 due 2/27/15.
- Find a biography for book report. Book Report due 3/13/15.** The deadline has been extended from the 9th to the 13th. I will not accept ANY reports after 3/13/15.**
- Mixed Up Files Questions 7 & 8 due 2/23.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 9 & 10 due 3/2.
- Scholastic News due 2/27/15.---last one of Trimester 2.
- Read to Succeed due 2/26/15.
- Opinion Essay due 2/27/15.
- Any missing work is due on 2/27/15. If not handed in on 2/27/15, any "missing" marks will change to zeros.
Science 5-20 & 5-21:
- Earth Day Paragraph due 2/27/15.
- Earth Day Poster due 3/20/15.
- Dichotomous Key Extra Credit due 3/4/15.Hand in during the AM, before testing. Complete a dichotomous key for ANY animal you'd like. Use Google to help you find out the information.
Science 4-18 & 4-19:
- Earth Day Paragraph due 2/27/15.
- Earth Day Poster due 3/20/15.
- Food Web/Chain Extra Credit due 3/4/15. Hand in during AM before testing. Create a food web or food chain for any animal you'd like. Make sure to include any predators and prey with correct arrows. Make it neat and colorful.
- Write down a question (or 2 or more) on an index card, about ANYTHING in science that you are confused about. Don't forget to put your name on it. It will count as a grade. This is due, Friday, 2/27/15.
Thursday 2/26/15:
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- RRJ due 2/27/15--last one of Trimester 2
- Weekly Letter due 2/27/15-Topic: Free Choice 2-3 paragraphs long.--last one of Trimester 2.
- Vocabulary Workshop Unit 14 due 2/27/15. Spelling Test on 2/27/15.--last one of Trimester 2.
- Mixed Up Files Vocabulary Section 4 due 2/27/15.
- Find a biography for book report. Book Report due 3/13/15.** The deadline has been extended from the 9th to the 13th. I will not accept ANY reports after 3/13/15.**
- Mixed Up Files Questions 7 & 8 due 2/23.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 9 & 10 due 3/2.
- Scholastic News due 2/27/15.---last one of Trimester 2.
- Read to Succeed due 2/26/15.
- Opinion Essay due 2/27/15.
- Any missing work is due on 2/27/15. If not handed in on 2/27/15, any "missing" marks will change to zeros.
- **You may bring in 1 comfy item (pillow or blanket) for tomorrow's D.E.A.R. time.**
Science 5-20 & 5-21:
- Earth Day Paragraph due 2/27/15.
- Earth Day Poster due 3/20/15.
- Dichotomous Key Extra Credit due 3/4/15.Hand in during the AM, before testing. Complete a dichotomous key for ANY animal you'd like. Use Google to help you find out the information.
Science 4-18 & 4-19:
- Earth Day Paragraph due 2/27/15.
- Earth Day Poster due 3/20/15.
- Food Web/Chain Extra Credit due 3/4/15. Hand in during AM before testing. Create a food web or food chain for any animal you'd like. Make sure to include any predators and prey with correct arrows. Make it neat and colorful.
- Write down a question (or 2 or more) on an index card, about ANYTHING in science that you are confused about. Don't forget to put your name on it. It will count as a grade. This is due, Friday, 2/27/15.
Friday, 2/27/15:
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- Find a biography for book report. Book Report due 3/13/15.** The deadline has been extended from the 9th to the 13th. I will not accept ANY reports after 3/13/15.**
Science 4-18 & 4-19:
- Earth Day Poster due 3/20/15.
- Food Web/Chain Extra Credit due 3/4/15. Hand in during AM before testing. Create a food web or food chain for any animal you'd like. Make sure to include any predators and prey with correct arrows. Make it neat and colorful.
Science 5-20 & 5-21:
- Earth Day Poster due 3/20/15.
- Dichotomous Key Extra Credit due 3/4/15.Hand in during the AM, before testing. Complete a dichotomous key for ANY animal you'd like. Use Google to help you find out the information.
Week of 2/16/15 to 2/20/15:
Monday 2/16/15:
No School-President's Day
Tuesday 2/17/15:
Snow Day!
Wednesday 2/18/15:
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- RRJ due 2/20/15
- Weekly Letter due 2/20/15-Topic: Free Choice 2-3 paragraphs long.
- Vocabulary Workshop Unit 14 due 2/27/15. Spelling Test on 2/27/15.
- Mixed Up Files Vocabulary Section 3 due 2/20/15.
- Find a biography for book report. Book Report due 3/9/15.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 5 & 6 due 2/17.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 7 & 8 due 2/23.
- How to Instructions due 2/20/15.
- Scholastic News due 2/27/15.
Science 5-20 & 5-21:
- Water Cycle Writing Prompt due 2/19/15.
- Read pages 324-327.
- Highlight definitions pages 329-333.
Science 4-18 & 4-19:
- Read Lessons 3.1 and 3.2
- Highlight definitions pages 84-99.
Thursday 2/19/15:
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- RRJ due 2/20/15
- Weekly Letter due 2/20/15-Topic: Free Choice 2-3 paragraphs long.
- Vocabulary Workshop Unit 14 due 2/27/15. Spelling Test on 2/27/15.
- Mixed Up Files Vocabulary Section 3 due 2/20/15.
- Find a biography for book report. Book Report due 3/9/15.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 5 & 6 due 2/17.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 7 & 8 due 2/23.
- How to Instructions due 2/20/15.
- Scholastic News due 2/27/15.
- Read to Succeed due 2/26/15.
Science 5-21 & 5-20:
- Earth Day Paragraph due 2/27/15.
- Earth Day Poster due 3/20/15.
- Read pages 305-315 and highlight definitions. (5-20)
- Read pages pages 323-327 and highlight definitions. (5-21)
Science 4-19 & 4-18:
- Earth Day Paragraph due 2/27/15.
- Earth Day Poster due 3/20/15.
- Read pages 101-105 and highlight definitions.
- Reread pages 93-99.
Friday 2/20/15:
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- RRJ due 2/27/15
- Weekly Letter due 2/27/15-Topic: Free Choice 2-3 paragraphs long.
- Vocabulary Workshop Unit 14 due 2/27/15. Spelling Test on 2/27/15.
- Mixed Up Files Vocabulary Section 4 due 2/27/15.
- Find a biography for book report. Book Report due 3/9/15.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 5 & 6 due 2/17.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 7 & 8 due 2/23.
- Scholastic News due 2/27/15.
- Read to Succeed due 2/26/15.
- Opinion Essay due 2/27/15.
- Any missing work is due on 2/27/15.
Science 5-21 & 5-20:
- Earth Day Paragraph due 2/27/15.
- Earth Day Poster due 3/20/15.
- Read pages 305-315 and highlight definitions.
Science 4-19 & 4-18:
- Earth Day Paragraph due 2/27/15.
- Earth Day Poster due 3/20/15.
- Complete Plant Cell Structure picture in notebook. You can print one from the computer, and re-label it, OR you can draw it yourself. Either way, it should be an ABCD picture. This is due 2/24/15 and will count as a project grade.
Week of 2/9/15 to 2/13/15:
Monday 2/9/14:
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- RRJ due 2/13/15
- Weekly Letter due 2/13/15-Topic: What have you enjoyed most about 5th grade, so far? What are you looking forward to the most? 2-3 paragraphs long.
- Vocabulary Workshop Unit 13 (pgs. 132-137) due 2/13/15. Spelling Test on 2/13/15.
- Mixed Up Files Vocabulary Section 2 due 2/13/15.
- Scholastic News due 2/13/15.
- Find a biography for book report. Book Report due 3/9/15.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 3 & 4 due 2/11, if not handed in already.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 5 & 6 due 2/17.
- Walking Amazon due by 2/11.
- Could this Doll Hurt You Quiz due by 2/11.
- Opinion Sweet Treat Essay due 2/13.
Science 5-20 & 5-21:
- Water Cycle Writing Prompt due 2/19/15.
Science 4-18 & 4-19:
- Read 5.2
- Highlight definitions
Tuesday 2/10/14:
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- RRJ due 2/13/15
- Weekly Letter due 2/13/15-Topic: What have you enjoyed most about 5th grade, so far? What are you looking forward to the most? 2-3 paragraphs long.
- Vocabulary Workshop Unit 13 (pgs. 132-137) due 2/13/15. Spelling Test on 2/13/15.
- Mixed Up Files Vocabulary Section 2 due 2/13/15.
- Scholastic News due 2/13/15.
- Find a biography for book report. Book Report due 3/9/15.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 3 & 4 due 2/11, if not handed in already.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 5 & 6 due 2/17.
- Walking Amazon due by 2/11.
- Could this Doll Hurt You Quiz due by 2/11.
- Opinion Sweet Treat Essay due 2/13.
Science 5-20 & 5-21:
- Water Cycle Writing Prompt due 2/19/15.
- Energy Vocabulary Worksheet due 2/11/15
Science 4-18 & 4-19:
- Finish Changes in Earth's Surface Vocabulary Worksheet due 2/11/15.
Wednesday 2/11/14:
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- RRJ due 2/13/15
- Weekly Letter due 2/13/15-Topic: What have you enjoyed most about 5th grade, so far? What are you looking forward to the most? 2-3 paragraphs long.
- Vocabulary Workshop Unit 13 (pgs. 132-137) due 2/13/15. Spelling Test on 2/13/15.
- Mixed Up Files Vocabulary Section 2 due 2/13/15.
- Scholastic News due 2/13/15.
- Find a biography for book report. Book Report due 3/9/15.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 3 & 4 due 2/11, if not handed in already.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 5 & 6 due 2/17.
- Opinion Sweet Treat Essay due 2/13.
Science 5-20 & 5-21:
- Water Cycle Writing Prompt due 2/19/15.
Science 4-18 & 4-19:
- Study Guide. Quiz on Friday.
- Double check notebook for "quick" notebook check on Friday.
- Color in Rock Cup Diagram from lab today.
Thursday 2/12/14:
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- RRJ due 2/13/15
- Weekly Letter due 2/13/15-Topic: What have you enjoyed most about 5th grade, so far? What are you looking forward to the most? 2-3 paragraphs long.
- Vocabulary Workshop Unit 13 (pgs. 132-137) due 2/13/15. Spelling Test on 2/13/15.
- Mixed Up Files Vocabulary Section 2 due 2/13/15.
- Scholastic News due 2/13/15.
- Find a biography for book report. Book Report due 3/9/15.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 3 & 4 due 2/11, if not handed in already.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 5 & 6 due 2/17.
- Opinion Sweet Treat Essay due 2/13.
Science 5-20 & 5-21:
- Water Cycle Writing Prompt due 2/19/15.
- Read 7.4
Science 4-18 & 4-19:
- Study for Quiz tomorrow.
- Read 6.1
Friday 2/13/14:
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- RRJ due 2/20/15
- Weekly Letter due 2/20/15-Topic: Free Choice 2-3 paragraphs long.
- Vocabulary Workshop Unit 14 due 2/20/15. Spelling Test on 2/20/15.
- Mixed Up Files Vocabulary Section 3 due 2/20/15.
- Find a biography for book report. Book Report due 3/9/15.
- Mixed Up Files Questions 5 & 6 due 2/17.
- How To Instructions due 2/18/15.
Science 5-20 & 5-21:
- Water Cycle Writing Prompt due 2/19/15.
Science 4-18 & 4-19:
- Read 6.2
- Write down definitions for Lesson 6.1, 6.3 (just word and definition. Picture is optional) into notebook.
- Following Words:
- eclipse
- lunar eclipse
- solar eclipse
- rotation
- revolution
- orbit
- ellipse
- Following Words:
Week of 1/26/15 to 1/30/15:
Monday 1/26/14:
Science 5-20:
- Writing Prompt # 2 due 2/3/15. It needs to be in my hands as soon as class begins on 2/3/15. If it comes to me later in the day, it will be marked late and points will be deducted.
Science 5-21:
- Writing Prompt # 2 due 1/30/15. It needs to be in my hands as soon as class begins on 1/30/15. If it comes to me later in the day, it will be marked late and points will be deducted.
Science 4-18 & 4-19:
- Due to the snow day, Water Droplet stories will be due on Thursday 1/29/15.
- Read Lessons 3 & 4 in Chapter 5.
- Complete "pink" worksheets for Lessons 5.3 and 5.4.
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- Weekly Letter due Friday 1/30/15: Topic-What does being in a Catholic School mean to you? What do you love about being at St. John's? Must be 2-3 paragraphs long and use correct letter format. Don't forget to date the letter.
- Scholastic Book Club Order due 2/18/15.
- Reading Response Journal due 1/30/15.
- Read Chapters 3 & 4 of Mixed Up Files by 1/30/15.
- Hidenberg Words and Hidenberg Quiz are due when we return to school.
- Mixed Up Files Questions for Chapters 1 & 2 were due on 1/26. These will be marked late when handed in after 1/26.
- Vocabulary pages 120-124, 126-19 due 2/6/15.
- Unit 12 Spelling Test on 2/6/15.
- Mixed Up Vocabulary for Section 1 due 1/30/15.
Tuesday, 1/27/15
SNOW DAY!
Wednesday, 1/28/15
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- Weekly Letter due Friday 1/30/15: Topic-What does being in a Catholic School mean to you? What do you love about being at St. John's? Must be 2-3 paragraphs long and use correct letter format. Don't forget to date the letter.
- Scholastic Book Club Order due 2/18/15.
- Reading Response Journal due 1/30/15.
- Read Chapters 3 & 4 of Mixed Up Files by 1/30/15.
- Hidenberg Words and Hidenberg Quiz are due when we return to school.
- Mixed Up Files Questions for Chapters 1 & 2 were due on 1/26. These will be marked late when handed in after 1/26.
- Vocabulary pages 120-124, 126-19 due 2/6/15.
- Unit 12 Spelling Test on 2/6/15.
- Mixed Up Vocabulary for Section 1 due 1/30/15.
Science 4-18 & 4-19:
- Water Droplet Story due tomorrow, 1/29. If handed in late, 10 points will be deducted each day it is late.
Science 5-20:
- Writing Prompt # 2 due 2/3/15. It needs to be in my hands as soon as class begins on 2/3/15. If it comes to me later in the day, it will be marked late and points will be deducted.
- Make sure purple worksheets and light warm ups are taped into notebook.
- Art boxes for tomorrow's vocabulary foldables.
Thursday, 1/29/15
Science 5-20:
- Writing Prompt due 2/3/15.
Science 5-21:
None
Science 4-18 & 4-19:
None
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- Weekly Letter due Friday 1/30/15: Topic-What does being in a Catholic School mean to you? What do you love about being at St. John's? Must be 2-3 paragraphs long and use correct letter format. Don't forget to date the letter.
- Scholastic Book Club Order due 2/18/15.
- Reading Response Journal due 1/30/15.
- Read Chapters 3 & 4 of Mixed Up Files by 1/30/15.
- Mixed Up Files Questions for Chapters 1 & 2 were due on 1/26. These will be marked late when handed in after 1/26.
- Vocabulary pages 120-124, 126-19 due 2/6/15.
- Unit 12 Spelling Test on 2/6/15.
- Mixed Up Vocabulary for Section 1 due 1/30/15.
Friday, 1/30/15
Reading/Language Arts 5-21:
- Weekly Letter due Friday 2/6/15: Topic-What is your favorite sport? Why do you like it? Must be 2-3 paragraphs long and use correct letter format. Don't forget to date the letter.
- Scholastic Book Club Order due 2/18/15.
- Reading Response Journal due 2/6/15.
- Read Chapters 5 & 6 of Mixed Up Files by 2/6/15.
- Mixed Up Files Questions for Chapters 1 & 2 were due on 1/26. These will be marked late when handed in after 1/26.
- Mixed Up Files Questions for Chapters 3 & 4 due 2/6/15.
- Vocabulary pages 120-124, 126-19 due 2/6/15.
- Unit 12 Spelling Test on 2/6/15.
- Mixed Up Vocabulary for Section 2 due 2/13/15.