Weekly Plans 12/15

We are having another busy week in 5th grade this week.  We are continuing our work on Unit 4 - How Living Things Grow and Develop.  Students have been working hard on Kingdom posters this week and will start to diagram plants before we leave on vacation.  Lesson 1 and 2 quizzes were returned today and a retake will be offered on Monday 12/22, please have your child study vocabulary and wholey notes in order to prepare.

In math, we are testing on Topic 6 multiplication of decimals on Thursday and Friday.  Students should complete pg 164-165 Q 9-15 for homework tonight.  We have been practicing skills in class all week.  Extra credit is being offered +5 points for sets A-D on pages 162-163.  Extra credit is due no later than Friday.

Progress reports went home on Friday 12/12, please return envelope if you haven't already.  Some quick reminders:

Character Day - 12/18
Wacky Sweater, Hat Day & 5/6th grade social - 12/19
Tickets are on sale at lunch on Wednesday & Thursday

Lesson Plans 12/8

We had a fantastic week last week working on dichotomous keys in science.  See the pictures below.  In class this week, we are working on the following:

Math - Continuing working with multiplication of decimals (Topic 6).  Homework is as follows:
Mondy - NONE
Tuesday - P & R 6.3
Wednesday - P & R 6.4
Thursday - P & R 6.5

Also, this week students will be coming home with results from our Benchmark 1 test which covers Topics 1 through 4.  Please review the form, sign and return.  Also, our math program assigns additional practice for any skills that need reinforcement.  This is great practice for students and parents that are looking for additional support.  If you have any questions on the test, please feel free to email/call with any questions.

Science -  We are continuing work on Unit 4 - How Living Things Grow & Develop.  We are working on wholey notes for Lesson 1, Lesson 2 was the dichotomous key lab.  We will have a quiz on lesson 1 & 2 and the 5 vocabulary words (classification, dichotomous key, domain, genus and species) on Thursday.  We will begin Lesson 3 on Wednesday/Thursday which includes How Plants Grow and Reproduce.  Homework is as follows:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - Study for Lesson 1 & 2 quiz on Thursday 8/11

Reminders:
5 & 5th grade social on Decmeber 19th
Winter Intermurals start on December 19th
Pennant designs due 12/8
Wacky sweater homeroom competition 19th

No homework on Monday.  Please enjoy time with your family - I'm looking forward to it too!!

Weekly Plans 12/1

Hoping that everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving and is well rested. It was wonderful to sleep in and spend time with family.  Below are the plans for the week, which are subject to change:

Math - We will be reviewing multi digit multiplication over the next few days before we start Topic 6 - Multiplication of Decimals.  Students who are having difficulty with fact practice will be given additional work to help reinforce basic multiplication facts.  Homework as follows:
Monday - Quick Check 5.6 both sides
Tuesday - multiplication paper
Wednesday - P & R 6.1
Thursday - P & R 6.2

Science - We are starting Unit 4 How Living Organisms Grow and Reproduce.  This unit is high interest for all students.  There is a lot of vocab for this chapter.  Please start to practice vocab as soon as it is introduced (Tuesday).  We finished our Unit Test 2 and wind turbines last week.  To help students practice for the test we used a website Kahoot.  The students loved using, see the pictures below.  The students did a fantastic job with their wind turbines.  I was amazed at the unique designs and creativity of our students.  No homework in science, unless students do not finish classwork.

Some reminders:

Bullying banners are due 12/8/14

Full day of school on 12/4 for middle school

Enjoy your week!

Kahoot pin number

It seems everyone is having difficulty accessing Kahoot - please try this new pin number:

44576.

If that doesn't work, please go to getkahoot.com and apply for account.  From there you may search for teachwendy68 and it will pull up the quiz. You may have to play at home with family members.

I apologize for the technical difficulties.

Weekly Plans 11/17

This is our last full week before the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.  We are extremely busy on Team 5-3 this week.

In Math, we are continuing our work on division with two digit divisors.  My afterschool help day is Monday and have many students taking the opportunity for extra help.  We are teaching long division the traditional method (the way WE learned in school), so feel free to help if your child needs assistance.  My homework for the week is as follows (subject to change):

Monday - Practice pages 5.4 & 5.5 practice only
Tuesday - Quick Check 5.4
Wednesday - Quick Check 5.5
Thursday - Practice & Reteaching 5.7
Friday -  Q 1-8 on page 140/141

I am anticipating Topic 5 Test Tuesday or Wednesday next week.  To reinforce skills and to help with extra credit, please have students complete page 138/139 sets A-F (+5 points).

In Science, we are finishing up our chapter on the Engineering Design Process (unit 2).  We will have Unit 2 Test on Friday 11/21.  To help with studying, students should know vocabulary, Reread lessons 1 & 3 from the book and review "whole"ly notes for lesson 1 & 3.  We will complete Chapter Review in class and complete some practice games at school.  A study guide will go home with students tomorrow.

We are also designing prototype wind turbines in class this week.  Students have sketched their designs and will put their sketch into action with a build and redesign.  Pictures to follow.

Reminders:
Book orders are due 11/18
11/20 - Tie Dye or Patriots Day
11/26 - 1/2 day school no lunch
11/27 & 11/28 - No school.

My team has also put together a study skills slide show.  Many parents have asked "How do I help my student study?"  Please see the attached link to help your child study core content.

Study Skills Guide

As always, please contact me if you should have any questions.

Homework November 12th

In Science, students should study wholey notes for lesson 3 and reread the lesson and review the lab we completed for Lesson 2.  We will be quizzing on Lesson 2/3 on Friday.

In Math, students are to complete questions 18-30 on the benchmark practice test.  We will be doing more review in class to prepare for Friday's benchmark test. No outside studying should be necessary, this benchmark reviews topic 1-4.

Weekly Plans 11/10

Last week was another fantastic week in room A212.  We had presentations from students who completed tower enrichment projects.  The details in the projects amazed me, we have some great engineers in grade 5.

We also had our own Kyle representing 5th grade at the St. John's Math Team competition.  We are so proud of Kyle!!  He even showed us how to solve some of the practice problems.

In science we learned how to build a prototype and completed a lab to demonstrate our knowledge.

This week, although it is a short one, will be another great learning experience.

Science - We will complete wholey notes for Lesson 3 on Wednesday.  We will have a Lesson 2/3 Quiz on Friday, students should use their wholey notes from lesson 3 and vocabulary to study.  We should be wrapping up the Engineering Design Process this week with a unit exam some time next week.

Math - We are starting to work with 2 digit divisors in math class.  On Monday, students will have to complete practice side only 5.2 and questions 1-17 on benchmark practice test Topics 1 - 4.  We will be completing the Benchmark Topic 1-4 assessment this week.   This assessment informs me who has mastered the skills in Topics 1 through 4.  Look for practice to come home each night, this should be a review for your child.

Reminders:  Report card envelopes need to be returned.

As always, please feel free to call with any questions.

Weekly Plans - November 3, 2014

We have another busy week in Room A212 this week.  Some quick reminders:

• November 4th - Mathathon envelopes are due
• November 5th - 5th grade chorus to Masonic Home - please forward permission slips ASAP
• November 7th - Report cards go home, please return signed envelope ASAP

Math - On Monday, we finished all lessons in Topic 4 division with one digit divisors.  We will test on Wednesday.  Monday's homework includes Practice 4.7 and questions 1-7 on pages 114/115 (large sheet of paper).  Tuesday night students will finish questions 8-15 for homework.  In addition, we will do review in class on Tuesday.  If students are interested in extra credit (+5 pts), they can complete page 112-113 reteaching sets A through E.  No partial credit.  At the end of the week, we will start Topic 5 - Division with 2 digit divisors.  Also, we will review Topics 1-4 including place value, addition and subtraction of decimals, multiplication and division of multi digit numbers.

Parents have asked how they can assist their children in math.  Please help your child master the basic multiplication/division facts, it will make the multi step algorithms much easier if a students has mastery of facts.

Science - We are continuing the Engineering Design Process - Unit 2 this week.  We will be using the process this week in the lab to create a prototype and redesign.  In addition, we will start Lesson 3 reading and wholey notes.  Ask your child about the type of paintbrush cleaner they designed in class today.  I'm amazed by the creativity and ingenuity in this group of students.

As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Weekly Plans 10/27

We had a really fun week last week with Community Reading Day.  We were lucky to have a parent volunteer read to our class.  Thank you!!

A few reminders this week:

The can drive is running from 10/27 - 11/7, please send in can goods/boxed goods.  We are not accepting any Ramen Noodles, peanut butter, expired or dented cans.  Any little bit will help families in the community.  Thanks for all your support.

The Scholastic book fair is running on Tuesday, October 28th.  Any student interesting in purchasing  books may bring cash or check made payable to Charlton PTO.

In Math this week, students are continuing to learn division with a one digit divisor.  Tonight's homework is Practice and reteaching 4.3 which deals with interpreting remainders.  Often in word problems a remainder is not an option.  My goal for the week is to have students be comfortable with words problems and determine what to do with the remainder (reasonableness).  Later in the week, I will introduce divisibility rules and provide more practice and projects on long division.

In science, we are continuing our unit on the Engineering Design Process.  We will have a lesson 1 quiz on Thursday including the following vocabulary works (engineering, technology, prototype, criteria).  We will complete wholly notes before the quiz so that students can utilize wholly notes, vocabulary and reread lesson 1 to be prepared for quiz.

Make it a great week!

Math Extra Credit

I have given the students another opportunity for extra credit.  All students will have a 17 problem practice test to complete for optional extra credit.  As with the other opportunity, it is due at test time on Wednesday.

Weekly Plans 10/20

We are extremely busy in class this week!  Don't forget picture retakes are on 10/20.

Math - In Math students will be testing on Topic 3 on Wednesday, October 22nd.  We have been reviewing in school and students are encouraged to complete the reteaching pages in the hard cover book pg 84 & 85 and will receive +5 points for completing all set examples (no partial credit).  On Thursday, we will start Topic 4 division of 1 digit divisors.  If your student needs review on basic facts, please work with them at home.  We have many apps and websites we can recommend to help reinforce basic facts.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Science - We will be testing on Tuesday October 21st.  Students received study guides on Thursday.  They should also study all unit vocabulary, wholly notes, and reread chapters 1, 3 & 5.  In addition, students may study using the link included.  We used at school and students are welcome to use at home too.  On Wednesday, we will start the Engineering Design Process!!   If any parents should have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.  In addition, we have Community Reading Day on Thursday, October 24th.  I was very fortunate to have many parents volunteer. Unfortunately, it was first come first serve.  I will be in touch with any parent who volunteered to have the parents come in on another mutually agreed upon day.  Enjoy the week!!!https://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1413759269#.VEUndfnF-Al

Homework 10/16

Math - Practice & reteaching page 3.8

Science - Students should be prepared for lesson 6 and entire chapter vocabulary quiz on Friday.  Students received study guide today.  Please see yesterday's post on additional information.

Have a great evening!

Homework 10/15

Math - Students should complete reteaching and practice sheet 3.7.  We are nearing the end of the chapter and will be testing next Tuesday on Topic 3 (Multiplication of Whole Numbers).

Science - Students should be studying for lesson 6 quiz and entire unit 1 vocabulary on Friday.  Students have vocabulary lists in their science binder.  We will be testing on Unit 1 on Monday 10/20.  They should use chapter notes for 1, 3 & 5.  These are in their science binder.  In addition, students will have a study guide to help study (study guide should not be the only form of study).

Also, thank you to all the families that ordered through out scholastic book order.  With the special that Scholastic ran - we acquired 10 new books for the classroom library!! Thank you!

Reminders:
Picture retakes 10/20

Homework 10/14

Math - Practice and reteaching page 3.6.  Test analysis is due on Thursday 10/16.  Test analysis sheets are available for partial credit for incorrect answers.  This is optional but strongly encouraged so students learn from their mistakes.

Science - Lesson 6 and unit 1 vocabulary quiz on Friday 10/17.  Unit 1 test is on Monday 10/20.  Students should use chapter notes, vocabulary, and quizzes to help them study.  They will also receive a study guide.

Homework 10/6

Math - Practice page 3.3 (both sides) and study for multiplication properties quiz on Thursday 10/9.  Students should be able to determine if an equation  demonstrates Identity Property, Zero Property, Commutative Property or Associative Property.  Students should bring his/her math notebook home to help study the properties.

Science - Lesson 4 & 5 quiz on Wednesday October 8th.  In addition, they should know the following vocabulary - microscopic, accurate, balance, and spring scale. To help study, students should reference wholly notes for lesson 5 and their packet from book.

Reminders -
1/2 day on 10/9 - Parent teacher conferences from 1-4 & 6-8, please stop in to see Mrs. Hannan and myself.  If you feel you may need more than the allotted 5 minutes, please let us know if you would like to set up an appointment another day.
10/10 & 10/13 - No school
10/20 - Picture Retakes

Homework 9/29

In math, we are wrapping up Topic 2 addition and subtraction of decimals.  We will have our test on Wednesday, October 1st.  To help students prepare, they should complete pg. 58/59 (Q 1-10) Monday night and questions 11-17 on Tuesday night.

In addition, if students are interested in extra credit for the test, I will accept pg. 56/57 all example problems for extra +5.

By the end of the week, we will review multiplication of whole numbers (Topic 3).

Reminders:
Book orders are due tomorrow 9/30
Science Club is meeting on 10/1

Have a great evening!

Homework 9/24

In math students should complete practice & reteaching 2.7 and test analysis is due tomorrow for students who choose to complete.  The test analysis gives extra credit for students to review incorrect answers.  Please email me with any questions.

Homework 9/22

Math homework students should complete practice and reteaching page 2.5.  In addition, all students received a new math notebook.  They should decorate it tonight using duct tape, wrapping paper, stickers, anything that reflects themselves (school appropriate).

Also, test analysis papers are due no later than Wednesday 9/24/14 for credit.

In science, students should study Lesson 3 Quiz which is on Tuesday.  Students should use their wholly notes and vocabulary.

Reminders:
Xcountry practice begins today
Book orders due 9/30/14

Have a great week!

Homework 9/18

In science students should study for a Lesson 3 Quiz tomorrow.

In Math, students should complete practice and reteaching 2.3

Homework 9/16

There is no science homework today.  In math, all students should complete review quick check 1.6 both sides.

Reminders:
9/17 Field Hockey Meeting until 3:30
9/18 - 1/2 day no lunch served

Have a great evening!

Homework 9/15

In math, all students are to complete practice and reteaching page 2.1.  There is no science homework.  Reminders:

9/16 - Cross Country Meeting
9/17 - Field Hockey until 3:30
9/18 - 1/2 day no lunch served.

Homework 9//10

Science - All students have a Lesson 2 quiz tomorrow.  Content includes predictions, evidence and what meteorologists do.

Math - All students will have Topic 1 Test on Friday 9/12.  To help students, I ENCOURAGE all students to complete pgs 22-23 in the hard cover book.  Each lesson is reviewed with a few examples for students to complete.  Five bonus points will be given to those who complete and return before Topic 1 Test!!!

Block A - No homework, pgs. 23-24 will be due on Friday before test.
Block B - pgs. 23-24 (no 8) are due on Thursday.

Homework 9/8/14

In math homework is practice & reteaching side 1.5.

Don't forget Meet the Teacher at CMS on Tuesday 9/9 from 6-7 p.m.

Homework 9/3

Math homework only - Quick Check 1.1 & Daily Common Core Review 1.1 (double sided sheet).

Homework 9/2/14

We are having a great start to the second week.  There is NO science homework tonight.  In math, all students must complete both reteaching and practice side of Homework 1.2.  

Reminders:

Return all forms 

Meet the Teacher Night Tuesday, September 9th from 6-7 p.m.

Ice Bucket Challenge 9/5/14 - must bring permission slip

Please cover all books

Have a great evening!

1st Day 2014

We all had a great day on Team 5-3.  Today we toured the building, reviewed the schedule, and discussed middle school.  All students should have a folder with forms to return to school.  Please be sure your student returns the following:

Blue biographical form
Internet Security form (both sides)
Team letter

Please be aware of the following dates:

Class pictures - Thursday, August 28th
Meet the Teacher - Tuesday, September 9th

If you should need to contact me, please feel free to email me at wkalwarczyk@dcrsd.org or call the school.  I am so looking forward to this school year!

Homework Monday 4/14

No science homework

B Block - 11.7 & 11.8 practice pages, practice side only
D Block - Decimal, fraction, to percentage page
    Practice side only 10.5
    Daily prompt (5 questions) which were not finished in class (10 minutes to complete)

Homework Monday 3/31

Science - none
Math B Block - 10.4 Practice page
Math D Block 9.3 Practice side only and Quick Check 9.1 (both sides)

Homework 3/25/14 Tuesday

In Science, students should study for matter quiz on Friday.  Students should be able to use the matter vocabulary and be able to label an atom and it's parts.

B & D Block - Finish Benchmark 5-8 Practice Test (many finished in class)

Homework 3/24/14

In science, we are continuing the unit on matter.  In math,

Block B - Topic 9 test on Tuesday, students should complete practice test p. 246/247 omitting questions 2 & 5.
Block D - Topic 8 test on Tuesday, students should complete practice test pg. 216/217 omitting questions 2 & 9.

Math & Science week ending 3/21/14

Science - In science we reviewed basic concepts of matter.  We will discuss vocabulary and read section 8.1.  Later in the week, the students will finish the design a species project.

Math D block - Quick check 8.5 & 8.6
Math B Block - practice page 9.6

No other homework will be assigned due to ELA MCAS this week.  Please remember, students will be taking ELA MCAS on Wednesday & Thursday this week.  Make sure your student gets a good night sleep and eats a hearty breakfast.  Mrs. Hannan has been working all year on ELA skills, they are well prepared.

Monday 3/3/14 Homework

Science - all students will complete Chapter 6 unit test on Wednesday, March 5th.  To properly prepare, students should have their study guide, wholly notes from units 6.1, 6.2 & 6.4, vocabulary, and producers/consumers flip chart.

B block - pg. 210/211 Q 16-26
D Block - Practice Test due Tuesday, Topic 7 Test on Wednesday.

Homework Tuesday 2/25

B Block - Practice pg 8.2 & 8.3 practice side only
D Block - Practice pg. 74 both sides and independent practice Q 14-24 pg. 177 ( students had 25 minutes in class to complete the independent practice.

Homework Monday 2/10/14

In Science, we are continuing our work on Section 6.3 Science and Society.  Ask your student how to tell the difference between crocodile and alligators!!

Math Block B - Complete large sheet Practice Test Topic 7 due Tuesday - Test on Wednesday
Math Block D - Complete large sheet Practice Test Topic 6 due Tuesday - Test on Wednesday

Homework Monday, February 3, 2014

Math B block - 7.4 Practice sheet

Math D block - 6.3 Practice (both sides) 30 minutes allotted in class to complete and Quick Check 6.3 (both sides)

Homework Monday 1/6/14

Happy New Year!! It was great to see the students today.   In science, we are continuing our work on 5.1 and will start to read 5.2 and complete wholly notes.  In math, homework is as follows:

B block - Independent practice pg/146/147 Q 11-31
D block - Independent practice pg 120/121 Q 10-30