To help students study vocabulary for the Lesson 5 and 6 (Unit 4), I've created a quizlet to help them study. Please feel free to use:
Quizlet vocab words
Pages
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Monday, December 14, 2015
Lesson Plans WE 12/14
We are starting Topic 7 Dividing Decimals on Tuesday. Homework is as follows:
Tuesday - 7.1 P & R
Wednesday - 7.4 P & R
Thursday - None (unless not finished in class)
Friday - None
In Science, we are finishing up our work on Unit 4 - How Living Organisms Grow and Develop. We will have a Lesson 5 & 6 test on Friday, December 14th. Please be sure your child knows the following vocabulary words:
incomplete metamorphosis
complete metamorphosis
life cycle
instinct
adaptation
adaptation
vertebrate
invertebrate
On Tuesday, we will begin and review wholey notes. On Wednesday, we will play a review game. On Thursday, students will complete the study guide and chapter review and the test will be on Friday, December 14th. As always, any questions, please let me know. Thanks,
Monday, December 7, 2015
Lesson Plans WE 12/11
In math, we are continuing our work on multiplication of decimals. We will complete lessons 6.3 (Decimal Number Sense), 6.4 (Decimal Multiplication Models), 6.7 (Multiple Step Problems) and Topic Test 6 on Friday. Homework is as follows:
Monday - None (Family First Night)
Tuesday - 6.4 P & R, Study Topic 6 Test 12/11, extra credit pg. 162-163 Sets A through D
Wednesday - Decimal Multiplication Paper
Thursday - Pg. 164/165 Q 1-15
In Science, we are starting Lesson 6 What are Physical and Behavioral Adaptations? We will watch a few videos, complete vocabulary and wholey notes this week. Next week, we will have a Lesson 5/6 Test to close out Unit 4.
As always, if you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thanks,
Wendy Kalwarczyk
Monday - None (Family First Night)
Tuesday - 6.4 P & R, Study Topic 6 Test 12/11, extra credit pg. 162-163 Sets A through D
Wednesday - Decimal Multiplication Paper
Thursday - Pg. 164/165 Q 1-15
In Science, we are starting Lesson 6 What are Physical and Behavioral Adaptations? We will watch a few videos, complete vocabulary and wholey notes this week. Next week, we will have a Lesson 5/6 Test to close out Unit 4.
As always, if you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thanks,
Wendy Kalwarczyk
Monday, November 30, 2015
Lesson Plans WE 12/4
I hope everyone had a restful and bountiful Thanksgiving. We are so thankful to have your students on our team. We have another busy week on Team 5-3.
Math - We are starting Topic 6 Multiplication of Decimals, which many students find very simple, especially if they know their multiplication facts. Homework is as follows:
Monday - P & R 6.1
Tuesday - P & R 6.2
Wednesday - P & R 6.5
Thursday - P & R 6.6
Friday - Shopping Order - if not finished in class
Science - We are wrapping up Unit 4 - Lesson 5 this week (How Do Animals Grow & Reproduce). We will begin our wholey notes on Tuesday, review notes on Wednesday, quiz on Lesson 5 on Thursday (includes vocabulary - vertebrate, invertebrate, complete metamorphosis, incomplete metamorphosis, and life cycle).
In addition, friendly letters are due on Friday, December 4th. Students have been using class time to research an animal that lives in North America, using report form graphic organizer and reporting back to King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella. To help break the project down, students should use the following time frame for unfinished classwork:
Monday & Tuesday - Research finished, topic paragraph completed.
Wednesday - Second and concluding paragraph finished.
Thursday - Final copy finished.
A copy of the assignment is attached below. Students should have a copy of this in their red folder with rubric attached. As always, any questions, please feel free to call.
Explorer Project
Reminders:
Yearbook Meeting - December 2nd
12/4 - Book Orders Due (contact me with holiday gifts)
12/4 - 5th & 6th grade social 2:30-4 p.m.
Math - We are starting Topic 6 Multiplication of Decimals, which many students find very simple, especially if they know their multiplication facts. Homework is as follows:
Monday - P & R 6.1
Tuesday - P & R 6.2
Wednesday - P & R 6.5
Thursday - P & R 6.6
Friday - Shopping Order - if not finished in class
Science - We are wrapping up Unit 4 - Lesson 5 this week (How Do Animals Grow & Reproduce). We will begin our wholey notes on Tuesday, review notes on Wednesday, quiz on Lesson 5 on Thursday (includes vocabulary - vertebrate, invertebrate, complete metamorphosis, incomplete metamorphosis, and life cycle).
In addition, friendly letters are due on Friday, December 4th. Students have been using class time to research an animal that lives in North America, using report form graphic organizer and reporting back to King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella. To help break the project down, students should use the following time frame for unfinished classwork:
Monday & Tuesday - Research finished, topic paragraph completed.
Wednesday - Second and concluding paragraph finished.
Thursday - Final copy finished.
A copy of the assignment is attached below. Students should have a copy of this in their red folder with rubric attached. As always, any questions, please feel free to call.
Explorer Project
Reminders:
Yearbook Meeting - December 2nd
12/4 - Book Orders Due (contact me with holiday gifts)
12/4 - 5th & 6th grade social 2:30-4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Blast off with Books/Scholastic Order
Book orders are going home with students today which are due on December 4th. You may either send a paper order in with a check made payable to "Scholastic" or order online using class code: J6QV9. All orders help our class get free books for our students.
At conferences, many parents were looking for ways to entice their child to read more. Choosing a new book may be a good way to help your child find the joy of reading and will help them for the Blast off with Books field trip fundraiser.
For any parents interested in ordering for presents, please let me know and I can arrange to get the books to you without your child knowing. Thanks for your continued support.
At conferences, many parents were looking for ways to entice their child to read more. Choosing a new book may be a good way to help your child find the joy of reading and will help them for the Blast off with Books field trip fundraiser.
For any parents interested in ordering for presents, please let me know and I can arrange to get the books to you without your child knowing. Thanks for your continued support.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Lesson Plans WE 11/20 & 11/25
It was great to meet so many families last week at parent teacher conferences. If you were unable to make conferences, please send me an email and we would be happy to make other arrangements. We are excited to announce our 5th grade field trip fundraiser, information is being sent home with students today. It is an amazing opportunity for our students and hope you can assist in any way possible. Please see the attached video below, to see what your child will be experiencing at the Challenger Center in Framingham:
Challenger Video
Fundraiser Information Sheet
Sponsor Sheet
Weekly plans are as follows:
Math - Continued work on division with two digit divisors. Topic 4 tests have been sent home (C block) and test analysis are due by Friday.
Tuesday - P & R 5.5
Wednesday - P & R 5.6
Thursday - P & R 5.7
Friday - in class work 5.8
Monday - P & R 5.3
Tuesday - pg. 140-141 Q 1-15
Wednesday - Topic 5 Test (Extra credit opportunity pg. 138-139 sets A through F
Science - We are splitting up this heavy unit 4 into two separate sections. We are testing on Unit 4 (Lessons 1-4 on Friday, November 20th. Interactive study guide will go home with students on Wednesday. They should use vocabulary, science notebook, science book, and wholey notes to help them study. We will start Lesson 5 on Friday.
As always, any questions, please feel free to let me know. Thanks,
Wendy Kalwarczyk
Challenger Video
Fundraiser Information Sheet
Sponsor Sheet
Weekly plans are as follows:
Math - Continued work on division with two digit divisors. Topic 4 tests have been sent home (C block) and test analysis are due by Friday.
Tuesday - P & R 5.5
Wednesday - P & R 5.6
Thursday - P & R 5.7
Friday - in class work 5.8
Monday - P & R 5.3
Tuesday - pg. 140-141 Q 1-15
Wednesday - Topic 5 Test (Extra credit opportunity pg. 138-139 sets A through F
Science - We are splitting up this heavy unit 4 into two separate sections. We are testing on Unit 4 (Lessons 1-4 on Friday, November 20th. Interactive study guide will go home with students on Wednesday. They should use vocabulary, science notebook, science book, and wholey notes to help them study. We will start Lesson 5 on Friday.
As always, any questions, please feel free to let me know. Thanks,
Wendy Kalwarczyk
Monday, November 9, 2015
Lesson Plan WE 11/13
We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday at parent teacher conferences from 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Conferences are on a first come first serve basis. Please advise if you are unable to attend the conferences. Please remember Tuesday is a 1/2 day for students and there will be no school on Wednesday, November 11th.
In Math, Topic 4 tests will be going home on Thursday with test analysis for any student who would like the opportunity to improve their grade. We are starting Topic 5 this week which focuses on division with 2-digit divisors. Plans and homework is as follows:
Monday - P & R 5.1
Tuesday - P & R 5.2
Thursday - division paper
In Science, we will be testing on Unit 4 Lesson 3 How do Plants Grow which includes Lesson 1 & 3 vocabulary. Later in the week, we will start reading about animals.
In Math, Topic 4 tests will be going home on Thursday with test analysis for any student who would like the opportunity to improve their grade. We are starting Topic 5 this week which focuses on division with 2-digit divisors. Plans and homework is as follows:
Monday - P & R 5.1
Tuesday - P & R 5.2
Thursday - division paper
In Science, we will be testing on Unit 4 Lesson 3 How do Plants Grow which includes Lesson 1 & 3 vocabulary. Later in the week, we will start reading about animals.
Monday, October 26, 2015
Lesson Plans WE 10/30
The days are flying by on team 5-3, I cannot believe we are heading into November. The plan for the week ahead is as follows:
Math - We are reviewing whole number division. We are extending the knowledge in 5th grade with connecting models and symbols. Also, we will be dividing with zeros in the quotient. Topic 3 tests are going home Tuesday with the test analysis due on Thursday 10/29. The test analysis offers students the opportunity to increase their score by correcting their work. Please check your child's red folder for a copy. Test analysis are optional. Homework (*Subject to change) is as follows:
Monday - 4.1
Tuesday - 4.2
Wednesday - Quick Check 4.3 (both sides)
Thursday - Division paper
Science
We are finishing Lesson 1 wholey notes (kingdoms and classification) and will have a quiz on Wednesday on Lesson 1 & Lesson 2 (dichotomous key) with 5 vocab words (classification, dichotomous key, species, genus, domain). Tuesday we will review wholey notes and start vocabulary for Lesson 3. Thursday we will start reading Lesson 3 How Do Plants Grow & Develop.
On Friday, we will work on a STEM project!!
Reminders:
Picture Retakes - 10/28
Grades close 10/30 - Any homework your child is completing other than specified above is work that your child did not complete in class.
1/2 day of school - 11/10 Parent Teacher Conferences 1-4 and 6-8
No School - 11/11 Veterans Day
As always, please call with any questions or concerns.
Math - We are reviewing whole number division. We are extending the knowledge in 5th grade with connecting models and symbols. Also, we will be dividing with zeros in the quotient. Topic 3 tests are going home Tuesday with the test analysis due on Thursday 10/29. The test analysis offers students the opportunity to increase their score by correcting their work. Please check your child's red folder for a copy. Test analysis are optional. Homework (*Subject to change) is as follows:
Monday - 4.1
Tuesday - 4.2
Wednesday - Quick Check 4.3 (both sides)
Thursday - Division paper
Science
We are finishing Lesson 1 wholey notes (kingdoms and classification) and will have a quiz on Wednesday on Lesson 1 & Lesson 2 (dichotomous key) with 5 vocab words (classification, dichotomous key, species, genus, domain). Tuesday we will review wholey notes and start vocabulary for Lesson 3. Thursday we will start reading Lesson 3 How Do Plants Grow & Develop.
On Friday, we will work on a STEM project!!
Reminders:
Picture Retakes - 10/28
Grades close 10/30 - Any homework your child is completing other than specified above is work that your child did not complete in class.
1/2 day of school - 11/10 Parent Teacher Conferences 1-4 and 6-8
No School - 11/11 Veterans Day
As always, please call with any questions or concerns.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Lesson Plans WE 10/23/15
Another busy week on Team 5-3:
Math
We are closing Topic 3 Multiplication of whole numbers with a test on Thursday, October 22nd. To help prepare students, we will be reviewing in school and students will have many opportunities for extra credit. Homework is as follows:
Monday - Practice side only (3.4 & 3.5). Time was given in class, most students were able to finish 3.4 leaving on 3.5 for homework. Topic 2 test analysis due.
Tuesday - P & R 3.6 Problem Solving
Wednesday - Hardcover pg 86/87 Q 1-17
Thursday & Friday - No homework (if you have outstanding work, please use these nights to complete).
Students have an opportunity for extra credit, page 84/85 Sets A through G, due on test day. In addition for extra credit, this helps students prepare for the Topic test. In addition, students will be taking an online practice test in class on Wednesday. On Friday, we will start Topic 4 - Division of whole numbers.
Science
In science, we are continuing work on Unit 4 - Living Things Grow and Reproduce. We will finish reading Lesson 1, complete wholey notes, use a dichotomous key to classify smiley faces and experiment with cones and seeds. Any homework will be classwork that was not completed in class.
Reminders:
Community Reading Day 10/23
Parent Teacher Conferences 11/10 with 1/2 day for students
No school - 11/11 Veteran's Day
Math
We are closing Topic 3 Multiplication of whole numbers with a test on Thursday, October 22nd. To help prepare students, we will be reviewing in school and students will have many opportunities for extra credit. Homework is as follows:
Monday - Practice side only (3.4 & 3.5). Time was given in class, most students were able to finish 3.4 leaving on 3.5 for homework. Topic 2 test analysis due.
Tuesday - P & R 3.6 Problem Solving
Wednesday - Hardcover pg 86/87 Q 1-17
Thursday & Friday - No homework (if you have outstanding work, please use these nights to complete).
Students have an opportunity for extra credit, page 84/85 Sets A through G, due on test day. In addition for extra credit, this helps students prepare for the Topic test. In addition, students will be taking an online practice test in class on Wednesday. On Friday, we will start Topic 4 - Division of whole numbers.
Science
In science, we are continuing work on Unit 4 - Living Things Grow and Reproduce. We will finish reading Lesson 1, complete wholey notes, use a dichotomous key to classify smiley faces and experiment with cones and seeds. Any homework will be classwork that was not completed in class.
Reminders:
Community Reading Day 10/23
Parent Teacher Conferences 11/10 with 1/2 day for students
No school - 11/11 Veteran's Day
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Science Study Websites
We used the following websites to help practice for our science test tomorrow:
www.quizlet.com - Search wkalwarczyk
www.kahoot.it - search teachwendy68 for Unit 1 Test (must play on at least 2 devices)
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/5df85c99-4b96-4594-aef4-47d373f4fb9f
Students should have their science notebook and textbook to help them study tonight.
www.quizlet.com - Search wkalwarczyk
www.kahoot.it - search teachwendy68 for Unit 1 Test (must play on at least 2 devices)
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/5df85c99-4b96-4594-aef4-47d373f4fb9f
Students should have their science notebook and textbook to help them study tonight.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Lesson Plans WE 10/8
Although it is a short school week, we are making the most of it on Team 5-3. Today was after school help for any student looking for extra support in Math or Science. I typically stay on Mondays (other than staff meetings) from 2:30-3:30. Students need a signed note or agenda to stay. Today's study session focused on the upcoming science test.
Math - We are starting our unit on Multiplication of whole numbers. It is the expectation that all students are secure with multiplication facts to 12. If your child is having difficulty, please have them use Mobymax.com (they have userid/password) on front cover of agenda. Homework is as follows:
Monday - P & R 3.1
Tuesday - P & R 3.2
Wednesday - P & R 3.3
Science - We are reviewing Unit 1 - What is Science. Today, we finished our wholey notes for Lesson 5 and glued into our science notebooks. Tuesday, we will be going into the lab to experience science tools that scientists use in the lab and in the field. On Wednesday, we will be reviewing for our Unit 1 test which is on Thursday, using the Kahoot. com website. In addition, I've created a Quizlet set for students to practice vocabulary, the link can be found here:
https://quizlet.com/96419293
Between the study guide, wholey notes, quizlet, and the science book, students should be well prepared for the test.
Reminders:
1/2 day Thursday 10/8 - NO lunch served (no parent teacher conferences)
No school - Friday 10/9 and Monday 10/12
Math a thon forms due ASAP - Extra credit for students completing the book!
Enjoy the long Columbus Day weekend!
Math - We are starting our unit on Multiplication of whole numbers. It is the expectation that all students are secure with multiplication facts to 12. If your child is having difficulty, please have them use Mobymax.com (they have userid/password) on front cover of agenda. Homework is as follows:
Monday - P & R 3.1
Tuesday - P & R 3.2
Wednesday - P & R 3.3
Science - We are reviewing Unit 1 - What is Science. Today, we finished our wholey notes for Lesson 5 and glued into our science notebooks. Tuesday, we will be going into the lab to experience science tools that scientists use in the lab and in the field. On Wednesday, we will be reviewing for our Unit 1 test which is on Thursday, using the Kahoot. com website. In addition, I've created a Quizlet set for students to practice vocabulary, the link can be found here:
https://quizlet.com/96419293
Between the study guide, wholey notes, quizlet, and the science book, students should be well prepared for the test.
Reminders:
1/2 day Thursday 10/8 - NO lunch served (no parent teacher conferences)
No school - Friday 10/9 and Monday 10/12
Math a thon forms due ASAP - Extra credit for students completing the book!
Enjoy the long Columbus Day weekend!
Monday, September 28, 2015
Lesson Plans WE 10/2
What another great week we are going to have on Team 5-3. This week's plans are as follows:
Math - We will continue our work on adding and subtracting decimals, with a Topic 2 Test on Friday, October 2, 2015. On Thursday, we will do an in class review. Homework is as follows:
Monday - Practice & Reteaching 2.5
Tuesday - P & R 2.6
Wednesday - P & R 2.7
Thursday - Multiple Choice Study Guide (20 problems)
I've also alerted all students to an extra credit opportunity for Topic 1 Test. For an additional +5 points, students may complete the following work on pages 54, 55, 56, & 57:
Set A
Set B 1-5
Set D
Set E
Set F 1-5
Set G 1-5
All extra credit is due on 10/2 and partial credit is not given for partial work.
Science -
We are putting the scientific method into practice on Tuesday with a cup and string experiment the students have designed. On Wednesday and Thursday, we will start reading Lesson 5. Friday, we will start completing our wholey notes. Homework is as follows:
Tuesday - Finish lab report with complete sentences.
Reminders:
PTO book fundraiser is due 10/2
1/2 day - Thursday, October 8th
No school - Friday, October 9th and Monday, October 12th
Math - We will continue our work on adding and subtracting decimals, with a Topic 2 Test on Friday, October 2, 2015. On Thursday, we will do an in class review. Homework is as follows:
Monday - Practice & Reteaching 2.5
Tuesday - P & R 2.6
Wednesday - P & R 2.7
Thursday - Multiple Choice Study Guide (20 problems)
I've also alerted all students to an extra credit opportunity for Topic 1 Test. For an additional +5 points, students may complete the following work on pages 54, 55, 56, & 57:
Set A
Set B 1-5
Set D
Set E
Set F 1-5
Set G 1-5
All extra credit is due on 10/2 and partial credit is not given for partial work.
Science -
We are putting the scientific method into practice on Tuesday with a cup and string experiment the students have designed. On Wednesday and Thursday, we will start reading Lesson 5. Friday, we will start completing our wholey notes. Homework is as follows:
Tuesday - Finish lab report with complete sentences.
Reminders:
PTO book fundraiser is due 10/2
1/2 day - Thursday, October 8th
No school - Friday, October 9th and Monday, October 12th
Monday, September 21, 2015
Lesson Plans WE 9/25
It is going to be another busy week on Team 5-3. We have survived our first full week and the students are doing a great job being prepared for class. A look at the week ahead:
Math
Topic 1 Tests are being returned on Tuesday, the students did a fantastic job with place value. This week, we are continuing our work on decimal addition, subtraction, rounding and estimation. Homework is as follows:
Monday - Practice side only 2.1 & 2.2
Tuesday - Practice & Reteaching 2.3
Wednesday - P & R 2.4
Thursday - Double sided Quick Check 2.4
Science
We are reading Lesson 3 Types of Investigations that Scientists Perform. We will have a quiz on Lesson 3 on Friday. To help students prepare for the middle school quizzes, we will have an open book quiz on lesson 1 in class on Tuesday. Students are able to use books and their notes to assist.
Students may have wholey notes from lesson 3 for homework if they were not able to complete the notes in class.
Reminders:
Cross Country Practice - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Tuesday 9/24 - Yearbook
Wednesday - 9/25 - Science club
PTO fundraiser and student pictures went home with students today. Books costs $25 and must be returned if not purchasing.
Math
Topic 1 Tests are being returned on Tuesday, the students did a fantastic job with place value. This week, we are continuing our work on decimal addition, subtraction, rounding and estimation. Homework is as follows:
Monday - Practice side only 2.1 & 2.2
Tuesday - Practice & Reteaching 2.3
Wednesday - P & R 2.4
Thursday - Double sided Quick Check 2.4
Science
We are reading Lesson 3 Types of Investigations that Scientists Perform. We will have a quiz on Lesson 3 on Friday. To help students prepare for the middle school quizzes, we will have an open book quiz on lesson 1 in class on Tuesday. Students are able to use books and their notes to assist.
Students may have wholey notes from lesson 3 for homework if they were not able to complete the notes in class.
Reminders:
Cross Country Practice - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Tuesday 9/24 - Yearbook
Wednesday - 9/25 - Science club
PTO fundraiser and student pictures went home with students today. Books costs $25 and must be returned if not purchasing.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Lesson Plans we 9/11/15
Welcome back to week two of school. We are getting the hang of things here on team 5-3. We are finding our way around the building, opening our lockers, and bringing materials to class. A few announcements and reminders:
1.) Biographical sheets went home today. Please make any necessary changes and return these forms to school as soon as possible.
2.) Meet the Teacher Night is Tuesday, September 15th from 6-7 p.m. This is a great night for your student to show off their classrooms and lockers. We would love to meet parents too!!
In math this week, we are continuing with place value in whole numbers to the millions place and to the thousandths place in decimals. Students received a math project that is due on Friday, September 11th to design a wanted poster for a number to the millions place. Please see the rubric copied on the back side of the directions. Help your child be sure they have all criteria on his/her poster. If you should have any questions, please contact me. In addition, the following homework may be assigned:
Wednesday - practice & reteaching 1.2
Thursday - practice & reteaching 1.3
In science, we are continuing our work on unit 1 "What is a Scientist". Students have completed the vocabulary and will work on completing fill in the blank (AKA wholey notes) notes for lesson 1.
As always, if you have any questions, please email or call. Thanks,
Mrs. Kalwarczyk
1.) Biographical sheets went home today. Please make any necessary changes and return these forms to school as soon as possible.
2.) Meet the Teacher Night is Tuesday, September 15th from 6-7 p.m. This is a great night for your student to show off their classrooms and lockers. We would love to meet parents too!!
In math this week, we are continuing with place value in whole numbers to the millions place and to the thousandths place in decimals. Students received a math project that is due on Friday, September 11th to design a wanted poster for a number to the millions place. Please see the rubric copied on the back side of the directions. Help your child be sure they have all criteria on his/her poster. If you should have any questions, please contact me. In addition, the following homework may be assigned:
Wednesday - practice & reteaching 1.2
Thursday - practice & reteaching 1.3
In science, we are continuing our work on unit 1 "What is a Scientist". Students have completed the vocabulary and will work on completing fill in the blank (AKA wholey notes) notes for lesson 1.
As always, if you have any questions, please email or call. Thanks,
Mrs. Kalwarczyk
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Biographical Information and Homework 9/3
Due to our new student information system, biographical forms have not been sent home for updated information. They should follow shortly.
Homework in math is practice and reteaching 1.1. Topic 1 in Math involves place value of whole numbers and decimals.
Math textbooks were distributed this week. Please have your student cover his/her book as soon as possible. Paper grocery bags work best, I have extras in class if any students need them. Unfortunately, we do not allow book socks since they can damage the book binding. Any questions, please let me know. Thanks,
Mrs. Kalwarczyk
Mrs. Kalwarczyk
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Welcome to 5th Grade!!
Welcome to Charlton Middle School. I am very excited to meet all of our new students over the next few days. The students will be coming home with a variety of paperwork for your review, please return all necessary forms to school for updating. Click the link below to access our team letter. All letters should be reviewed as a family, signed, and returned. Students have also received a red 10 pocket file folder and agenda. Please be sure to review and return each day to school.
Please sign up on this blog with your email address to get automatic updates. This blog will updated weekly with lessons, objectives, homework, and other important information for Team 5-3.
Just a quick reminder, picture day is tomorrow Wednesday, September 2nd. Bring your smiles!!
Mrs. Kalwarczyk
Team letter link:team letter
https://drive.google.com/a/dcrsd.org/file/d/0BztDe0XN-j7_YTNudGZ6T0FCMDRxcTdxSm5sVVVoMUlDZzh3/view?usp=sharing
Please sign up on this blog with your email address to get automatic updates. This blog will updated weekly with lessons, objectives, homework, and other important information for Team 5-3.
Just a quick reminder, picture day is tomorrow Wednesday, September 2nd. Bring your smiles!!
Mrs. Kalwarczyk
Team letter link:team letter
https://drive.google.com/a/dcrsd.org/file/d/0BztDe0XN-j7_YTNudGZ6T0FCMDRxcTdxSm5sVVVoMUlDZzh3/view?usp=sharing
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Energy and Ecosystems Review Game
Energy and Ecosystems Review Game
Click the link above to practice for Unit 6 Test tomorrow!! Have fun!
Click the link above to practice for Unit 6 Test tomorrow!! Have fun!
Monday, April 6, 2015
Weekly Plans 4/6
Hi, I hope everyone enjoyed the long three day weekend. We have another busy week ahead. In Science:
Monday - Read Lesson 2 - Energy through the ecosystem
Tuesday - Complete Wholey notes, Study guide to go home for homework.
Wednesday - Review wholey notes and watch video on food web/food chains. Students will also complete pg. 315/316.
Thursday - Unit 6 Review in class using Jeopardy game, link to be posted on Thursday. In addition, students will complete pages 323-326 in class.
Friday - Unit 6 Test
Math:
Monday - Lesson 11.1 - Practice 11.1 only, skills packet due Tuesday
Tuesday - Lesson 11.2 - P & R 11.2, new skills packet going home due 4/14
Wednesday - Lesson 11.4 - P & R 11.4
Thursday - Lesson 11.5 - P & R 11.5
Friday - Lesson 11.6 Any classwork that hasn't been completed will go home with students to complete for Monday .
Reminders:
Grades close 4/10 for 3rd quarter
Report cards go home 4/17
We are still collecting new or gently used clothes
After school help on 4/12
Monday - Read Lesson 2 - Energy through the ecosystem
Tuesday - Complete Wholey notes, Study guide to go home for homework.
Wednesday - Review wholey notes and watch video on food web/food chains. Students will also complete pg. 315/316.
Thursday - Unit 6 Review in class using Jeopardy game, link to be posted on Thursday. In addition, students will complete pages 323-326 in class.
Friday - Unit 6 Test
Math:
Monday - Lesson 11.1 - Practice 11.1 only, skills packet due Tuesday
Tuesday - Lesson 11.2 - P & R 11.2, new skills packet going home due 4/14
Wednesday - Lesson 11.4 - P & R 11.4
Thursday - Lesson 11.5 - P & R 11.5
Friday - Lesson 11.6 Any classwork that hasn't been completed will go home with students to complete for Monday .
Reminders:
Grades close 4/10 for 3rd quarter
Report cards go home 4/17
We are still collecting new or gently used clothes
After school help on 4/12
Monday, March 30, 2015
Weekly Plans 3/30
I wanted to let the parents know what a fantastic work ethic our students had last week for ELA MCAS. Our students worked diligently and persevered through two days of testing. This week although short, is packed with fun things. In science:
Monday & Tuesday - students will complete "wholey" notes for lesson 1, pg. 303/304 in book
Wednesday - Lesson 1 quiz (including vocab). We will also complete a lab to inquire how decomposition occurs in bread.
Thursday - Read lesson 3 How energy flows through an ecosystem
In Math,
Monday - Lesson 10.6 (adding and subtracting mixed numbers including PEMDAS). HW practice side only.
Tuesday - Lesson 10.7 problem solving. HW pg 270-271 Q1-14
Tuesday - Lesson 10.7 problem solving. HW pg 270-271 Q1-14
Wednesday - Topic 10 Review, HW - study guide (20 multiple choice problems)
Thursday - Topic 10 Test. Extra credit is being offered for Sets A-F pg. 268-269.
In addition, test analysis for Topic 9 is due on Thursday, April 2nd. Some students will be going home this week with practice packets for certain skills, they will be due Monday, April 6th. Make it a great week!
Reminder - no school Friday, April 3rd!
Monday, March 9, 2015
Lesson Plans Week of March 9th
Welcome back from a wonderfully sunny weekend!! I hope everyone has had a chance to adjust to daylight savings. My plans for the week is as follows:
Math- We are continuing work in Topic 9 Adding and Subtracting Fractions. Students are learning to add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators. Remember, you cannot add or subtract fractions before the denominators are the same. Homework and quizzes as follows:
Monday - Practice & Reteaching 9.7
Tuesday - P & R 9.8
Wednesday - Adding/Subtracting Fractions
Thursday - Fraction quiz (simplest form, renaming/equivalent fractions, and LCM). There may also be some adding and subtracting of fractions - it depends on how well the students grasp the concept.
We will be testing some time next week on Topic 9. If any student wants to get a head start on the extra credit for the test next week, they are welcome to start Reteaching pg 244-245 Sets A-G. Also, students are receiving their Topic 8 tests this week. Test analysis will be due on Thursday, March 12th.
Science - In science, we are finishing up the Unit 5 - Ecosystems Unit. Today, we read Lesson 3 and completed a mini lab on how organisms can survive after a change to an ecosystem. My plans are as follows:
Tuesday - virtual drought lab
Wednesday - Finish reading & Wholey notes for Lesson 3.
Thursday - Finish wholey notes and Unit review.
Again, we will be testing Unit 5 sometime the following week. No homework is assigned unless your child is unable to complete during class.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Have a great week!
Mrs. Kalwarczyk
Math- We are continuing work in Topic 9 Adding and Subtracting Fractions. Students are learning to add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators. Remember, you cannot add or subtract fractions before the denominators are the same. Homework and quizzes as follows:
Monday - Practice & Reteaching 9.7
Tuesday - P & R 9.8
Wednesday - Adding/Subtracting Fractions
Thursday - Fraction quiz (simplest form, renaming/equivalent fractions, and LCM). There may also be some adding and subtracting of fractions - it depends on how well the students grasp the concept.
We will be testing some time next week on Topic 9. If any student wants to get a head start on the extra credit for the test next week, they are welcome to start Reteaching pg 244-245 Sets A-G. Also, students are receiving their Topic 8 tests this week. Test analysis will be due on Thursday, March 12th.
Science - In science, we are finishing up the Unit 5 - Ecosystems Unit. Today, we read Lesson 3 and completed a mini lab on how organisms can survive after a change to an ecosystem. My plans are as follows:
Tuesday - virtual drought lab
Wednesday - Finish reading & Wholey notes for Lesson 3.
Thursday - Finish wholey notes and Unit review.
Again, we will be testing Unit 5 sometime the following week. No homework is assigned unless your child is unable to complete during class.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Have a great week!
Mrs. Kalwarczyk
Monday, February 23, 2015
Weekly Plans 2/23/15
Welcome back from vacation. I hope everyone is well rested and relaxed. I'm hoping we have a full week of school (fingers crossed). My plans for the week is as follows:
Science -
Tuesday - We will review lesson 6 "wholey" notes and finish pgs. 242-243 in textbook. Lesson 5 & 6 study guide will be distributed on Tuesday for Lesson 5/6 Test on Thursday.
Wednesday - Unit review using Kahoot
Thursday - Lesson 5/6 Test
Friday - Unit 5 vocabulary - Ecosystems
Math
We will be finishing up our unit on Algebra with a Topic 8 test on Friday. Any students who would like extra credit are encouraged to complete pg 214-215 Sets A-E for +5 points extra credit on Topic 8 test. In addition, Topic 7 tests are being returned this week. Students have the optional opportunity to complete the test analysis for additional 1 pt credit per correct answer. Test analysis are due on Friday, February 27th. Homework is as follows and is subject to change:
Monday - worksheet
Tuesday - 8.7 & 8.8 practice only
Wednesday - 8.9 Practice only and pg. 216-217 Q 1-9
Thursday - pg. 216-217 Q 10-18
In addition, a practice packet will be going home with all students this week reviewing Topics 5-8, this packet will be due on March 3rd.
Reminders:
Book order are due 2/26/15 - online or paper orders
Progress Reports are going home with students on Wednesday, March 4th, envelopes are due back.
3/5/15 - 1/2 day for students, parent teacher conferences 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. We are looking forward to seeing parents. If you are unable to make conferences, we are happy to find a mutually agreed upon time.
Thanks for all the support.
Mrs, Kalwarczyk
Science -
Tuesday - We will review lesson 6 "wholey" notes and finish pgs. 242-243 in textbook. Lesson 5 & 6 study guide will be distributed on Tuesday for Lesson 5/6 Test on Thursday.
Wednesday - Unit review using Kahoot
Thursday - Lesson 5/6 Test
Friday - Unit 5 vocabulary - Ecosystems
Math
We will be finishing up our unit on Algebra with a Topic 8 test on Friday. Any students who would like extra credit are encouraged to complete pg 214-215 Sets A-E for +5 points extra credit on Topic 8 test. In addition, Topic 7 tests are being returned this week. Students have the optional opportunity to complete the test analysis for additional 1 pt credit per correct answer. Test analysis are due on Friday, February 27th. Homework is as follows and is subject to change:
Monday - worksheet
Tuesday - 8.7 & 8.8 practice only
Wednesday - 8.9 Practice only and pg. 216-217 Q 1-9
Thursday - pg. 216-217 Q 10-18
In addition, a practice packet will be going home with all students this week reviewing Topics 5-8, this packet will be due on March 3rd.
Reminders:
Book order are due 2/26/15 - online or paper orders
Progress Reports are going home with students on Wednesday, March 4th, envelopes are due back.
3/5/15 - 1/2 day for students, parent teacher conferences 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. We are looking forward to seeing parents. If you are unable to make conferences, we are happy to find a mutually agreed upon time.
Thanks for all the support.
Mrs, Kalwarczyk
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Lesson Plans 2/6
Another short week here at Charlton Middle. We had a great time at our auction last week, I'll post pictures later. The following is an outline of the remainder of the week ahead. Please be aware plans are always subject to change.
Math - Continue working on Algebra unit (Topic 8). Homework is as follows:
Wednesday - Quick Check 8.1
Thursday - Practice & Reteaching 8.2
Friday - Practice & Reteaching 8.3
Science - We will start working on the last lesson in Unit 4 - Lesson 6. Students will partner read and review on Thursday. Friday we will begin our wholey notes for the lesson. No homework unless not finished in class.
Enjoy your week.
Math - Continue working on Algebra unit (Topic 8). Homework is as follows:
Wednesday - Quick Check 8.1
Thursday - Practice & Reteaching 8.2
Friday - Practice & Reteaching 8.3
Science - We will start working on the last lesson in Unit 4 - Lesson 6. Students will partner read and review on Thursday. Friday we will begin our wholey notes for the lesson. No homework unless not finished in class.
Enjoy your week.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Lesson Plans 1/30
This week has sure flown by with two snow days. I hope everyone enjoyed their time off with their family. We are finishing up Topic 7 Test in math class this week and have started Topic 8 - Algebra.
The only homework assigned this week in math is Practice & Reteaching 8.1 due Monday.
In science, we will have Lesson 5 quiz on Friday which includes 5 vocabulary words (life cycle, complete metamorphosis, incomplete metamorphosis, vertebrate and invertebrate). All brochures will be collected on Friday for a grade. Please be sure they are complete.
Our team auction will be held on Friday morning. If there is a snow delay, auction will be rescheduled for another day.
Reminders:
White report card envelope to be returned ASAP
The only homework assigned this week in math is Practice & Reteaching 8.1 due Monday.
In science, we will have Lesson 5 quiz on Friday which includes 5 vocabulary words (life cycle, complete metamorphosis, incomplete metamorphosis, vertebrate and invertebrate). All brochures will be collected on Friday for a grade. Please be sure they are complete.
Our team auction will be held on Friday morning. If there is a snow delay, auction will be rescheduled for another day.
Reminders:
White report card envelope to be returned ASAP
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Weekly Plans January 12th
Welcome back after a relaxing and cold weekend. The students are getting back into the routine of school and we are very busy this week.
Science - On Monday, we are completing plant dissections. Afterwards, students will have a better understanding of the parts of the plant (see page 198 in textbook).
Tuesday - Lesson 3 quiz (students should also know lesson 1 & 3 vocabulary)
Wednesday & Thursday - Lesson 1-4 Review and begin Lesson 5
Friday - Unit 4 (Lesson 1-4 only) Test. Study guide attached and hard copy to go home with students. Since the unit has so much curriculum, we have decided to break the chapter into two tests.
Unit 4 Lesson 1-4 study guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BztDe0XN-j7_ZVJPeHlQYUJoV3c/view?usp=sharing
Math
We will continue to work on division of decimals. Homework is as follows:
Monday - division worksheet - side A only
Tuesday - Practice/Reteaching 7.5
Wednesday - P & R 7.6
Thursday - P & R 7.7
Friday is the close of 2nd quarter. Report cards will go home the following week. Please return the envelope with signature. All missing work needs to be in by this Friday, January 16th in order to be counted.
Spirit week:
Tuesday - pink day
Wednesday - Dress Up/Dress Down
Thursday - Boston Day
Friday - Green grade color
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Revised Quiz Dates
Due to the 2 hour delay and other assemblies at school, the Lesson 3 science quiz has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 13th.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Lesson Plans January 5th-9th
Happy New Year!! It is great to see so many rested students after a long holiday break. I'm looking forward to spending the next 6 months with your children. We have a busy week planned. Please see below:
Math - On Monday, we completed a review of Topics 1-5 on Kahoot. This "game" was really helpful to assess students' strengths and areas for growth. Look for more information over the next few weeks to help your child excel in math. We are currently introducing Topic 7 - Division of Decimals.
Homework is as follows:
Monday - Quick Check 6.5
Tuesday - Practice & Reteaching 7.1
Wednesday - Practice & Reteaching 7.2
Thursday - Practice & Reteaching 7.4 and any other work that has not been completed in class (Quick Check 7.1 & 7.2)
Science - We are continuing Unit 4 - How Living Things Grow and Reproduce. We are completing wholey notes for Lesson 3 and will have a quiz on Lesson 3 wholey notes and Lesson 1 & 3 vocabulary on Friday, January 9th. On Thursday, students will have the opportunity to dissect a flower to identify all parts of the flower.
Have a great week!
Math - On Monday, we completed a review of Topics 1-5 on Kahoot. This "game" was really helpful to assess students' strengths and areas for growth. Look for more information over the next few weeks to help your child excel in math. We are currently introducing Topic 7 - Division of Decimals.
Homework is as follows:
Monday - Quick Check 6.5
Tuesday - Practice & Reteaching 7.1
Wednesday - Practice & Reteaching 7.2
Thursday - Practice & Reteaching 7.4 and any other work that has not been completed in class (Quick Check 7.1 & 7.2)
Science - We are continuing Unit 4 - How Living Things Grow and Reproduce. We are completing wholey notes for Lesson 3 and will have a quiz on Lesson 3 wholey notes and Lesson 1 & 3 vocabulary on Friday, January 9th. On Thursday, students will have the opportunity to dissect a flower to identify all parts of the flower.
Have a great week!
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