Week of November 28th

Mrs. Anderson's Classes

Math - We will continue to our study of fractions.  It's extremely important that students become more fluent with their multiplication facts.   There are several multiplication online resources that will help students learn the multiplication facts.

Please encourage your child to practice daily on TenMarks.

Homework - Turn in the next day when assigned.  We will discuss all homework assignments the following day.
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.

Reading - This week we will focus on informational reading.  Please encourage your children to put forth their best effort and use the strategies to better understand the material.


Homework - Turn in daily.  We will discuss all homework assignments the following day.
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.

STUDY SKILLS TO SUPPORT LEARNING: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS: Please check out the article at http://www.bcsdk12.org/webpages/kglushko/index.cfm?subpage=5217 


*Graded math (Anderson's homeroom only) and reading assignments will no longer be sent home in the Dolphin Folder.  I will maintain reading portfolios for all 5th grade students.  I welcome the opportunity to conference with you in order to discuss your child's progress.

Ms. Lewis' Classes

Math
Overview: We will continue working with fractions. 
Helpful Videos:

Intro to Fractions
Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Subtracting Fractions

Homework: Worksheet due Friday. Check Edmodo daily for updates and information.

Edmodo

Fluency Practice: All students are asked to practice fluency at least 3 times a week using www.xtramath.org. Each student has their username and pin on a red sheet in the front of their agenda. If it asks for an email address, use: radiance.lewis@douglas.k12.ga.us

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Any failing grades can be corrected and returned for partial credit.

ELA
Overview: This week we will work with affixes and roots to help us determine the meaning of words.

Homework: Vocabulary homework on Edmodo. Study for vocabulary test on Friday. Vocabulary words should be in ELA interactive notebook.

Edmodo

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Assessments will include constructed response questions that should be answered using the 1-2-3 method that is being used in class. Any failing grades and be corrected and returned for partial credit.

Ms. Palmer's Classes

Math-
We will continue working on fractions.

Helpful Videos:

Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

Adding & Subtracting Fractions

Xtramath: Students received their login information on a pink sheet of paper for Xtramath.org. They are expected to practice their math fact fluency on this website at least 3 times a week from school or home. Let me know if you are having trouble logging on.

Assessments: Students will be assessed weekly based on information covered in the classroom. Students are more than welcome to take their math notebook home to use as a study tool. 

Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Homework: Math homework will be assigned on Monday and will be expected to be turned in on Friday morning. I will not collect homework until Friday morning. 

Writing-
We will begin our informational/expository writing.


Homework: No Homework

Mr. Waters' Classes

Math- We have finished module 2 and are preparing for module 3.  This module is working on adding and subtracting fractions with and without common denominators.  It is imperative that your child be at school each and every day.  This will be a difficult module, especially if your child is absent.
Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Science- This week we will be continuing our work on Genetics.  We will be focusing mostly on Punnett Squares this week.  This is fun for students and you can find more information about them here.

Mr. Wooden's Class

Students should be reading 15 minutes per day and recording it in their reading logs.  Continue to get agendas signed daily.  Students will need their agenda at school for class time restroom breaks.

Math-   Module 3 starts Monday 11/14.  We will be starting with adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.  Daily homework Mon-Thur.  Exit tickets Tuesday and Thursday.
Extra credit packets can be completed during the week we are out.
Students should correct, and study any low grade exit tickets for a retake Tues-Fri 715-745 
Low grades you should retake?  Turn in by Friday.

Social Studies-    Unit 5 Changing America Key people and terms. Major events. America's westward expansion (Alaska and Hawaii), Panama Canal, The Spanish American War Unit 5 CDA 12/7

Week of November 14th

Mrs. Anderson's Classes

Math - We will begin our study of fractions.  It's extremely important that students become more fluent with their multiplication facts.   There are several multiplication online resources that will help students learn the multiplication facts.


Please encourage your child to practice daily on TenMarks.






Homework - Turn in the next day when assigned.  We will discuss all homework assignments the following day.
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.

Reading - This week we will continue to focus on our poetry unit.  The poetry unit requires that students understand the tone, point of view, theme, speaker, and identify figurative language as well as sensory details/imagery. 
Homework - Turn in daily.  We will discuss all homework assignments the following day.
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.




STUDY SKILLS TO SUPPORT LEARNING: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS: Please check out the article at http://www.bcsdk12.org/webpages/kglushko/index.cfm?subpage=5217 


*Graded math (Anderson's homeroom only) and reading assignments will no longer be sent home in the Dolphin Folder.  I will maintain reading portfolios for all 5th grade students.  I welcome the opportunity to conference with you in order to discuss your child's progress.

Ms. Lewis' Classes

Math
Overview: We will spend this week reviewing the math standards that we have already covered. This includes powers of 10, writing and evaluating expressions, multiplying and dividing whole numbers and decimal numbers, and comparing numbers.
Helpful Videos:

Intro to Fractions
Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Subtracting Fractions

Homework: Worksheet due Friday. Check Edmodo daily for updates and information.

Edmodo

Fluency Practice: All students are asked to practice fluency at least 3 times a week using www.xtramath.org. Each student has their username and pin on a red sheet in the front of their agenda. If it asks for an email address, use: radiance.lewis@douglas.k12.ga.us

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Any failing grades can be corrected and returned for partial credit.

ELA
Overview: This week we will work with synonyms, antonyms, and homographs.

Homework: Vocabulary homework on Edmodo. Study for vocabulary test on Friday. Vocabulary words should be in ELA interactive notebook.

Edmodo

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Assessments will include constructed response questions that should be answered using the 1-2-3 method that is being used in class. Any failing grades and be corrected and returned for partial credit.

Ms. Palmer's Classes

Math-
We will spend this week reviewing the math standards that we have already covered. This includes powers of 10, writing and evaluating expressions, multiplying and dividing whole numbers and decimal numbers, and comparing numbers.

Helpful Videos:

Dividing Decimals
Multiplying Decimals
Dividing with 2 Digit Divisor

Xtramath: Students received their login information on a pink sheet of paper for Xtramath.org. They are expected to practice their math fact fluency on this website at least 3 times a week from school or home. Let me know if you are having trouble logging on.

Assessments: Students will be assessed weekly based on information covered in the classroom. Students are more than welcome to take their math notebook home to use as a study tool. 

Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Homework: Math homework will be assigned on Monday and will be expected to be turned in on Friday morning. I will not collect homework until Friday morning. 

Writing-
We will be practicing answering written response questions from narrative reading passages. Students will practice concluding stories, and rewriting certain parts of stories adding dialogue and details.


Homework: No Homework

Mr. Waters' Classes

Math- We have finished module 2 and are preparing for module 3.  This module is working on adding and subtracting fractions with and without common denominators.  It is imperative that your child be at school each and every day.  This will be a difficult module, especially if your child is absent.
Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Science- This week we finished our work on classifying organisms and have taken both the classroom and CDA test for the county.  We will be moving into genetics next week and for about the next 3 weeks. 
     If you have a picture/photograph of your child and parent(s), please send it in before next Wednesday as we are going to be discussing inherited traits and are planning on using these pictures!





I am available for science test retakes any morning this week, so please have your child let me know if they would like to come in the morning!

Mr. Wooden's Class

Students should be reading 15 minutes per day and recording it in their reading logs.  Continue to get agendas signed daily.  Students will need their agenda at school for class time restroom breaks.

Math-   Module 3 starts Monday 11/14.  We will be starting with adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.  Daily homework Mon-Thur.  Exit tickets Tuesday and Thursday.
Extra credit packets can be completed during the week we are out.
Students should correct, and study any low grade exit tickets for a retake Tues-Fri 715-745 
Low grades you should retake?  Turn in by Friday.

Social Studies-    Unit 5 Changing America Key people and terms. Major events. America's westward expansion (Alaska and Hawaii), Panama Canal, The Spanish American War.

Week of November 7th

NO SCHOOL TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2016!

Congratulations to the following students that made the honor roll for the 1st quarter! 

All A's

All A's and B's

Mrs. Anderson's Classes

Math - We will continue to work on dividing and multiplying.  Practicing multiplication drills frequently is a must.  There are several multiplication online resources that will help students learn the multiplication facts.


Please encourage your child to practice daily on TenMarks.


Video


Math Antics - Long Division with 2-Digit Divisors Video: Long Division This is a great resource for reviewing division and other mathematical operations.


Homework - Turn in the next day when assigned.  We will discuss all homework assignments the following day.
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.

Reading - This week we will focus on reading strategies and continue our study of figurative language.  Our focus will be metaphors, similes. idioms, adages, and proverbs.  We will also begin our poetry unit. 
Homework - Turn in daily.  We will discuss all homework assignments the following day.
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.




STUDY SKILLS TO SUPPORT LEARNING: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS: Please check out the article at http://www.bcsdk12.org/webpages/kglushko/index.cfm?subpage=5217 


*Graded math (Anderson's homeroom only) and reading assignments will no longer be sent home in the Dolphin Folder.  I will maintain reading portfolios for all 5th grade students.  I welcome the opportunity to conference with you in order to discuss your child's progress.

Ms. Lewis' Classes

Math
Overview: We will spend this week reviewing the math standards that we have already covered. This includes powers of 10, writing and evaluating expressions, multiplying and dividing whole numbers and decimal numbers, and comparing numbers.
Helpful Videos:

Dividing Decimals
Dividing by 2 Digit Divisor
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 6

Homework: Worksheet due Friday. Check Edmodo daily for updates and information.

Edmodo

Fluency Practice: All students are asked to practice fluency at least 3 times a week using www.xtramath.org. Each student has their username and pin on a red sheet in the front of their agenda. If it asks for an email address, use: radiance.lewis@douglas.k12.ga.us

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Any failing grades can be corrected and returned for partial credit.

ELA
Overview: This week we will work with correlative conjunctions.

Homework: Vocabulary homework on Edmodo due November 4th. Study for vocabulary test on Friday.

Edmodo

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Assessments will include constructed response questions that should be answered using the 1-2-3 method that is being used in class. Any failing grades and be corrected and returned for partial credit.

Ms. Palmer's Classes

Math-
We will spend this week reviewing the math standards that we have already covered. This includes powers of 10, writing and evaluating expressions, multiplying and dividing whole numbers and decimal numbers, and comparing numbers.

Helpful Videos:

Dividing Decimals
Multiplying Decimals
Dividing with 2 Digit Divisor

Xtramath: Students received their login information on a pink sheet of paper for Xtramath.org. They are expected to practice their math fact fluency on this website at least 3 times a week from school or home. Let me know if you are having trouble logging on.

Assessments: Students will be assessed weekly based on information covered in the classroom. Students are more than welcome to take their math notebook home to use as a study tool. 

Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Homework: Math homework will be assigned on Monday and will be expected to be turned in on Friday morning. I will not collect homework until Friday morning. 

Writing-
We will begin practicing answering written response questions from narrative reading passages. Students will practice concluding stories, and rewriting certain parts of stories adding dialogue and details.


Homework: No Homework

Mr. Waters' Classes

Math- We will be taking our mid-module test on Tuesday for Module 2.  We will then begin working on division of decimals and continuing to work on multiplication.

Homework:  Homework is due the next day after being assigned, unless noted in the agenda.
Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Be on the lookout for the weekly review. This is not considered homework as we do work on it together in class for morning work, but if you would like to see it your student should have it in their folder.  This is a graded assignment worth 10 points (5 bonus points if turned in early), and can really help your child's grade for the 9 weeks.  Please make sure that these are getting done and turned in.  I will be contacting you parents if more than 1 is missing for your child.  I am beginning to see patterns of this not being turned in so please make sure that your child is getting it turned in on time.

Science- We are working diligently on classifying organisms in class, this week focusing on vertebrates.  We will be using our interactive notebooks every day this week, so please make sure that your child has his/hers at school each day!
     Here is a site that we will be using this week so take a look and make sure that your notes are completed!
     Here is another activity we will be doing.



I am available for science test retakes any morning this week, so please have your child let me know if they would like to come in the morning!

Mr. Wooden's Class

Math-   Module 2 study guide.  EOM2 test Thursday/Friday
Students should correct, and study any low grade exit tickets for a retake Tues-Fri 715-745 
Low grades you should retake?  Turn in by Friday.

Social Studies-    Unit 5 Changing America Key people and terms. Major events. Immigrants.  Cattle drives and cattle trails.

Week of October 31st

Mrs. Anderson's Classes

Math - We will continue to work on dividing and multiplying.  Practicing multiplication drills frequently is a must.  There are several multiplication online resources that will help students learn the multiplication facts.


Please encourage your child to practice daily on TenMarks. 


Video


Math Antics - Long Division with 2-Digit Divisors Video: Long Division This is a great resource for reviewing division and other mathematical operations.


Homework - Turn in the next day when assigned.  We will discuss all homework assignments the following day.
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.

Reading - This week we will focus on reading strategies and continue our study of figurative language.  Our focus will be metaphors, similes. idioms, adages, and proverbs.
Homework - Turn in daily.  We will discuss all homework assignments the following day.
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.




STUDY SKILLS TO SUPPORT LEARNING: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS: Please check out the article at http://www.bcsdk12.org/webpages/kglushko/index.cfm?subpage=5217 


*Graded math (Anderson's homeroom only) and reading assignments will no longer be sent home in the Dolphin Folder.  I will maintain reading portfolios for all 5th grade students.  I welcome the opportunity to conference with you in order to discuss your child's progress.

Ms. Lewis' Classes

Math
Overview: This week we will work with the second part of module 2! Multiplication fluency is an essential part of being successful this school year.

Helpful Videos:

Dividing Decimals
Dividing by 2 Digit Divisor
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 6

Homework: Worksheet due Friday. Check Edmodo daily for updates and information.

Edmodo

Fluency Practice: All students are asked to practice fluency at least 3 times a week using www.xtramath.org. Each student has their username and pin on a red sheet in the front of their agenda. If it asks for an email address, use: radiance.lewis@douglas.k12.ga.us

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Any failing grades can be corrected and returned for partial credit.

ELA
Overview: This week we will continue working with figurative language. 

Homework: Vocabulary homework on Edmodo due November 4th. Study for vocabulary test on Friday.

Edmodo

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Any failing grades and be corrected and returned for partial credit.

Ms. Palmer's Classes

Math-
We will continue to work on dividing and multiplying whole numbers and decimal fractions. Students should be working on their fact fluency daily in order to master these fifth grade math standards. Students will receive a study guide on Monday that we will go over in class, to help prepare for the upcoming End of Module Test on 11/4.

Helpful Videos:

Dividing Decimals
Multiplying Decimals
Dividing with 2 Digit Divisor

Xtramath: Students received their login information on a pink sheet of paper for Xtramath.org. They are expected to practice their math fact fluency on this website at least 3 times a week from school or home. Let me know if you are having trouble logging on.

Assessments: Students will be assessed weekly based on information covered in the classroom. Students are more than welcome to take their math notebook home to use as a study tool. 

Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Homework: Math homework will be assigned on Monday and will be expected to be turned in on Friday morning. I will not collect homework until Friday morning. 

Writing-
We will begin practicing answering written response questions from narrative reading passages. Students will practice concluding stories, and rewriting certain parts of stories adding dialogue and details.


Homework: No Homework

Mr. Waters' Classes

Math- We will be taking our mid-module test on Tuesday for Module 2.  We will then begin working on division of decimals and continuing to work on multiplication.

Homework:  Homework is due the next day after being assigned, unless noted in the agenda.
Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Be on the lookout for the weekly review. This is not considered homework as we do work on it together in class for morning work, but if you would like to see it your student should have it in their folder.  This is a graded assignment worth 10 points (5 bonus points if turned in early), and can really help your child's grade for the 9 weeks.  Please make sure that these are getting done and turned in.  I will be contacting you parents if more than 1 is missing for your child.  I am beginning to see patterns of this not being turned in so please make sure that your child is getting it turned in on time.

Science- We are working diligently on classifying organisms in class, this week focusing on vertebrates.  We will be using our interactive notebooks every day this week, so please make sure that your child has his/hers at school each day!
     Here is a site that we will be using this week so take a look and make sure that your notes are completed!
     Here is another activity we will be doing.



I am available for science test retakes any morning this week, so please have your child let me know if they would like to come in the morning!

Mr. Wooden's Class

Math-   Daily math homework Monday through Thursday. Dividing decimals and division by two digit divisors.
Students should correct, and study any low grade exit tickets for a retake Tues-Fri 715-745 
Low grades you should retake?  Turn in by Friday.

Social Studies-    Unit 5 Changing America Key people and terms. Major events. Transcontinental railroad.  Cattle drives and cattle trails.