Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

What a fun day!!

Thank you to all of the parents who helped make today so special!

Back to reality tomorrow.  Please continue studying for the Math, Spelling, and Science tests tomorrow. 
I  am attaching the long answer questions for science.  Please choose one of the questions to answer in complete sentences. 


Monday, December 17, 2018

Monday, December 17, 2018

With our class party tomorrow, I will not be checking homework in ELA or in Math.  However, on Wednesday we will have the Unit 4 Math test, the spelling test, and the Science test.  Your homework for both tonight and tomorrow night is to continue to study for all of the tests. 


Thursday and Friday are early release days.

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Happy Thursday! 

Don't forget to sign the agendas and Gold sheets tonight!

Homework:  My ELA class can finally read chapter 5 in Esperanza Rising tonight!
                     If you need or choose to continue working on your spelling words, please do your first choice board activity tonight.  P.S.  If you would like to see new activities for the choice board, please submit your ideas to me and I will re-do the choice board for next semester.
                     Math: Finish the IXL for the week.  :)

Have a wonderful evening!

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Happy Wednesday!

I gave out the Science Study guide in advance of next Wednesday's test.  The study guide is not going to be graded, but I am looking to see that they have completed it to the best of their ability by Monday.   Students need to use the book to re-read each lesson and answer the questions.  I want them to use their book and any of their resources from this unit.  I will re-post the link to the online science book here, if you wish to use that as well. 

Online Science Book

The reading HW is to read for 25 minutes.  It does not have to be Esperanza tonight.  The science book will count for the 25 minutes!  😉

My math class has a WS tonight.  Keep working on those fractions in IXL!

Have a wonderful evening! 

I get to watch my daughter perform as Mike TeeVee in her school musical, "Willy Wonka".  So excited! 

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Short day...Holiday sing...
      What a great Tuesday!

For a short day, we sure did a lot today!!!

Homework for today:

Wordly Wise #8 E and study for the vocab test tomorrow

Math: WS and IXL 5.k.7, 5.L.9, 10, 18, and 19.  The IXL is due on Friday.  Keep working to achieve an 80% accuracy rate (or higher) for each of the skills. 

Health test is on Thursday.   Please see me if you need a new copy of the study guide. 



Monday, December 10, 2018

Monday, December 10, 2018

Second to last Monday of school in 2018!!
  (...but who's counting?)

We have a packed week this week!  Tomorrow morning is the school performance, so don't forget to bring your "Crash Cans".  I can't wait to watch you all perform!

Thursday is your Health Test in Guidance. 
Expect to get your Math and Science Study Guides later this week. 

Homework for tonight:

Reading:  Choose one of the characters and make 3 inferences about that character.  Back up each of the inferences with text evidence.
Wordly Wise: #8 C & D
Math: Finish your WS and get started on the IXL.    The IXL Is due on Friday.  Get to at least an 80% accuracy rate of the following sections 5.k.7, 5.L.9, 10, 18, and 19.

Have a great evening!! 

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Congratulations to all of our Spelling Bee participants!  The whole class is super proud of you!!

Homework for tonight:

Read Chapter 4 in Esperanza Rising, use the WS to guide your reading and use evidence flags. 
Wordly Wise #8  Make Flash cards with the words and definitions.
My math class should work on IXL 5.L.6, 5.L.8, 5.L.9, and 5.L.10.  Your goal is to reach 90% accuracy rate on each of the standards.

Tomorrow is the chorus sing and Holiday shop during specials time.  

Hope to see everyone there!



Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Happy Wednesday!

Tonight's Homework:

Pre-read Chapter 4 in Esperanza Rising
Begin Wordly Wise #8 A & B
My math class should work on IXL 5.L.6, 5.L.8, 5.L.9, and 5.L.10.  Your goal is to reach 90% accuracy rate on each of the standards.  This is due on Friday, so you have two nights to work on it.

Upcoming Academic Dates:
Thursday, 12-13 - Health test.  If you need an additional study guide, please see me.
Wednesday, 12-19 - Math Unit 4 (part A) Test.  The study guide will go home next Thursday.
Wednesday, 12-19 - Science Test.  The study guide for that will go home on Thursday as well.

*If you have travel plans that conflict with the above test dates, please let me know and we will make arrangements.

Monday, December 3, 2018

Monday, December 3, 2018

Happy Monday! 

In the excitement of all the holidays this time of year, I did remind the class that we have a lot of work to do in the next few weeks, and a lot of extra activities!  Please reinforce that at home and to make the most of our class time.  😇

Homework for tonight is to re-read Chapter 3 of Esperanza Rising.
Choice Board Activity #2, for those who need.

My Math class has a WS tonight.

I have a STEM class that I am taking tomorrow, so I will be at KSU all day. 
Tomorrow's HW is to read for 25 minutes and my math class will have a WS again.

Things to look forward to this week: 
The School Spelling Bee on Thursday
Holiday Shop and Sing on Friday (@ Specials time)
Look for the tickets to Friday's event to come home with your child tomorrow.  

Also coming home this week is the Holiday Package Includes:  2 Magnets & 4 Wallets for $12.00  Payable to:  GCI Portraits


If you wish to purchase the package please enclose $12.00 in the envelope provided and return to the school within 5 days.  If you do not want to purchase the magnets or wallets, please return the package with no money.

Georgia Parent Survey
     All Davis parents are asked to participate in the Georgia Parent Survey.  It contains 24 questions and can be completed using a computer, smartphone, or tablet.  Information from this survey will be used as part of the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating which is a part of the Davis Elementary CCRPI score.  Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education.  Parents may select a Spanish version also.  The staff of Davis Elementary thanks you for your participation in this valuable feedback for our school.   Please see the link below:

http://gshs.gadoe.org/parents

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Homework for the evening:

Reading: Reread chapter 2 of Esperanza Rising
My math class should work on IXL: 5.F.7, 5.K.4, 5.K.5

Smile...It's Wednesday!!

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Homework for the evening

Reading:  Chapters 1 and 2 for Esperanza Rising.  Answer the questions on the WS either on a flag in your book where your found the answer (text evidence) or write it on the WS but you will still need to place the flag where you found the text evidence.

Wordly Wise #7 D & E.  Study for your quiz tomorrow.  :)

My math class has IXL again.  Every night work on Mult. and Div. skills to 90% accuracy, then move on to 5.k.1, 5.k.2, 5.k.3, 5.k.4.

Have a great night!

Monday, November 26, 2018

Monday, November 26, 2018

Welcome Back!
I hope everyone had a good time over break and is rested and recharged for the second half of the quarter.

A few notes and reminders about upcoming events.

This Friday (11-30) is the Bake Sale and the following Friday (12-7) is the Holiday Shoppe.  The Spelling Bee is scheduled for December 6th and the Holiday Sing is on Tuesday the 11th.  We will have Arts Alive on December 17 and our class party is the 18th, with December 20 and 21 being half days.  There is a lot going on in a short amount of time!

Homework for today:
Reading: Esperanza Rising  You will reread Chapter 1 as one part of your  homework and should continue to focus on details that help you understand what it is like where Esperanza lives.
Here is the link to the You Tube site we listened to today.

Also, be sure to prepare for Friday's Book Club by reading your section and writing a response.

      Wordly Wise #7 B & C

     Math: IXL 90% accuracy in the following areas: Mult. and Div. Basic Facts and then move on to 5.K.1, 5.K.2, and 5.K.3.  This will be a good refresher as we begin our Fractions Unit. 


Thursday, November 15, 2018

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Happy almost Thanksgiving Break!  🍗

The Writing Celebration this morning was great!  I am so impressed with the quality of their work!

As a reward, the class can have a pajama day tomorrow!

Don't forget to sign the agenda and gold sheet tonight.  :)

Homework:

Read for 25 min and/or prepare for book club tomorrow.
Make flash cards for your Wordly Wise #7 words.
My math class should continue to study for their test

**For our friends who were out earlier this week and missed the Immigration powerpoint, I was not able to attach it here.   I will do it with them in class tomorrow. 
Below is the link to the Ellis Island WebQuest that we did earlier this week.  

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Happy Wednesday!

Tomorrow is our Celebration for our Informational Writing.  Students should bring in their completed presentation tomorrow to share with the class.

In Reading, we will be having our book club on Friday.  Students who participate in that on Fridays need to come to school prepared. 

My Math class will begin taking their Unit 3 test tomorrow and Friday. 

Wordly Wise #7 A

Monday, November 12, 2018

Monday, November 12, 2018

Homework  for today:

Reading for 25 minutes
Work on Presentation board for your Informational piece
        Final Celebration is on Thursday
Spelling Choice Board #2

My math class: Please do #1-5, 7,8, and 10-13
 

Monday, November 5, 2018

Monday, November 5, 2018

Happy Monday!

Homework for tonight:

Read for 25 minutes
Wordly Wise # 6  C & D
My Math class has a WS

Tuesday is no school!  Take your children when you vote!
While they are home tomorrow, they should read for at least 25 minutes.
The Wordly Wise Quiz will be on Thursday, but they should use Tuesday wisely and spend the time studying their words.  Perhaps make flashcards for the meanings, or write a creative story using as many of the words as they can.
If your child has an IXL account, spend time on Tuesday reviewing basic facts and then practicing the skills they are currently working on in their math class. 

Other Upcoming Events:

Thanksgiving Harvest Lunch on Thursday.  Join your child for lunch and then stay and take them to the book fair!

November 12th is the Veteran's Day Breakfast and Parade.

Canned Food Drive is also this week.  Be sure to bring items in!

Have a Wonderful Day!!

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Happy day after Halloween! 
Hope everyone didn't over do it on chocolate and candy last night!  😉

Tonight's Homework:

Make 3-5 Vocabulary Flashcards based on words from the Bishnu article. 
Wordly Wise #6 A & B
My Math class has a worksheet.  Please only do the even numbers.

**If you still need to read and/or do the responses to prepare for book club tomorrow, be sure you do so.

Agendas and Gold Sheets need to be signed tonight. 

Have a great evening!

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Happy Almost Halloween!

Homework for the evening:

Read for 25 minutes. 
If you are doing Book Clubs on Friday, be prepared with a response.
Spelling Test Tomorrow.  Please do the last Choice Board activity tonight.

My Math class has to study for their test for HW.
Mrs. B's class does not have HW...all other classes have HW this evening.

Monday, October 29, 2018

Monday, October 29, 2018

Happy Monday! 

Tomorrow is Picture Retakes Day.  This is only for students who were absent on Picture Day or the pictures you purchased were not good.

Homework:
Read for 25 minutes tonight
Spelling Choice Board Activity for students who need it.

My Math class must study for Wednesday's Test. 


Thursday, October 25, 2018

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Happy Thursday!

Graded papers are going out today.  Please look them over tonight.  Also be sure to remember to sign in your child's agenda and gold sheet this evening.   I started looking over agendas each afternoon to be sure that HW is recorded and that they have all of the assignments for the day written down.  If I have any additional comments about the day, I will record that as well.

Homework:

1 Spelling choice board assignment; if needed.
    **(90% or higher on the spelling pretest allows them to opt out of the spelling HW and the test next Wed.)
Math WS
Read for 25 minutes

Friday is a STEM Day.  We will be working on a great STEM project tomorrow!  Ask your student what they will be doing!

Have a wonderful afternoon!!

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Tuesday, October, 23, 2018

Homework for this evening

Read for 25 min.
WW#5 D & E
The Wordly Wise Quiz is tomorrow

My Math class has a WS

Ask your child about the UDHR this evening. 

The schedule for our Harvest Lunch will come home on Thursday.  I have the link to an electric version here, for your convenience. 



Monday, October 22, 2018

Monday, October 22, 2018

Happy Monday!

It is good to be back to full days of school...with Recess!  :)

We switched to our new math classes today.  :)

Homework for tonight:

Read for 25 minutes
Wordly Wise #5 B & C

My ELA class will have a pre-assessment for our new writing unit: Informational Writing.  Please come to class knowing what you want to write about.  If you wish to bring in a book or other information on your topic, you may. 

My Math class has a WS on comparing decimals this evening. 

**Always be practicing your multiplication facts.  5-10 min per night.  :)

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Thursday, October 18,2018

Happy Thursday!

Don't forget to sign agendas and gold sheets tonight!

HW for this evening:

Wordly Wise #5A
Read for 25 min.
Be ready for book club tomorrow. 
😎

FYI: There may not be very many graded papers this week!  I was busy getting ready for report cards/conferences.  I guess I have my homework for this weekend!  😉

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Wednesday October, 17, 2018

Happy Wednesday!!


Oh!  My!  Goodness!!!   I absolutely loved the kids with their crazy hair today!  What a fun day!!

Yes, we also did a full day's work in a half day!

HW for this evening:

Last spelling choice board activity.  The spelling test, if you need to take it is tomorrow, so be sure to study.

Also be sure to have your narrative piece ready for tomorrow.  If you submitted it to me today, I will do my best to get the comments and edits back to you by 6 this evening.  :)

My Math class has a work sheet tonight.

Have a great evening!

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Early Release Week/ Conference Week/ Red Ribbon Week

I am enjoying having the opportunity to talk with everyone this week!  Thank you for helping to make Conference Week such a pleasant time! 

Students: Please keep up with your book club books this week.  Read your section and do your response at home so that you are prepared for Friday's book club meeting.

Be sure to read for 25 minutes every night

This week is a spelling week.  Do 1 spelling choice board activity each night.  I included a picture of the choice board on yesterday's post in case you need a new copy.  Have all three choice board activities ready to turn in to me on Thursday morning before the spelling test.  

My Math class has to finish the assignment in the Math Journal on standard, expanded, and word form of decimal numbers.  

Wednesday is Crazy Hair Day for Red Ribbon Week!  👦

Monday, October 15, 2018

Monday, October 15, 2018

Early Release Week/ Conference Week/ Red Ribbon Week

Wow!  Lots going on this week!

Please keep up with your book club books this week.  Read your section and do your response at home so that you are prepared for Friday's book club meeting.

Be sure to read for 25 minutes every night

This week is a spelling week.  Do 1 spelling choice board activity each night.  I am including a picture of the choice board here in case you need a new copy. 

My math class has no HW tonight.  Enjoy it! 


Friday, October 12, 2018

Social Studies Study Guide 10-12-18


Friday, October 12, 2018

Happy Fall Festival Friday!!

     I wish I was able to attend this afternoon, but I am positive that you will have a fantastic time!

There is no H.W. this weekend so enjoy this fall weather!! 

The Social Studies test will be on Monday so as you enjoy and relax this weekend, be sure to read over your study guide and continue to prepare for the test on Monday. 

Next week is Conference WeekEarly Release each day next week.  If you do not know or remember your conference time, please contact me. 😊😊😊

Red Ribbon Week also starts next week.  Monday is Wear Red Day!

Have a Fantastic Weekend!!

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Happy Wednesday!

In an attempt to get the Social Studies test in before the grading period ends, I tried to push it to this week, but that plan backfired on me!!  So I apologize for the flip-flopping on the test dates, and have moved the test back to the original test date of Monday, the 15th. 

So, that means the HW for tonight is to study!  We will finally begin sharing our presentations tomorrow and will finish on Friday.  Please be certain that your portion of the slide show is complete this evening.


Thursday, October 4, 2018

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Happy Almost Friday!

Thursday papers come home today.  Please find the conference form in today's papers.  It will tell you the day and time of your conference.

Please also remember to sign your agendas and gold sheets tonight.

Some students have a field trip tomorrow with Ms. Sanders and Ms. Parsons for TMW.  Please remember to wear your 5th grade t-shirts.

Homework:

Read for 25 minutes
WW 4E
Math WS p. 219-220

Next Week:

Social Studies Test on Wednesday, Oct. 10

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Happy Tuesday!

Tonight's Homework:

Read for 25 min.
Wordly Wise 4 C
My Math class WB p. 205-206

Upcoming Dates:

* Wordly Wise 4/ Spelling Pre-Test is Wednesday Oct. 10
* Social Studies Test: Monday October 15.  
* The Study Guide will go home on Wednesday Oct. 10
* Conference Week is Oct. 15-19.  
        ** Expect a sheet to come home this week with your date and time. 
        ** Reminder that Conference Week is also early dismissal. 
* Early Release Day - October 11
* Fall Festival - October 12

Monday, October 1, 2018

Monday, October 1, 2018

Welcome Back!

Tonight's homework:

      Read for 25 min.
      Wordly Wise 4A &B
      My math class: WB p. 199-200

Upcoming Dates:

* Wordly Wise 4/ Spelling Pre-Test is Wednesday Oct. 10
* Social Studies Test: Monday October 15.  The Study Guide will go home on Wednesday Oct. 10
* Conference Week is Oct. 15-19.  Expect a sheet to come home this week with your date and time. 
* Reminder that Conference Week is also early dismissal. 
* Early Release Day - October 11
* Fall Festival - October 12

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Please get your agenda and gold sheet signed tonight.

Tomorrow morning is our "Read-A-Thon"  You may bring a pillow  OR a blanket.  Please come prepared with books to read.

Tomorrow is also Peace Day.  Come dressed in your best 60's and 70's outfits to celebrate Peace Day!

Homework: Read for 25 minutes
                    Math WS 

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Happy Tuesday!

Tonight's homework:

  * Read for 25 minutes
      - Please read the inside of this week's Georgia Studies paper, the article on Transcontinental Railroad.
  * Spelling Choice Board - 1 activity

If you will be out tomorrow in observance of Yom Kippur, have a meaningful holiday.  See you back at school on Thursday.




Monday, September 17, 2018

Monday, September 17, 2018

Tomorrow is the last day of testing.  😊
Please be sure to continue to get a good night's sleep.

There will be no HW this evening.

The morning work quiz and Spelling Test will both be given on Thursday this week.

The 5th grade t-shirts were given out today...check them out!

Friday, September 14, 2018

Friday, September 14, 2018

Happy Friday!!

Only two more days of testing left.  Please be sure to be at school  and on time on Monday morning. 
Get a good night's sleep!

Enjoy the weekend!  No Homework.  :)

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Testing   No Homework!

Be sure to get a good night's sleep.  

The spelling test will be given next Thursday (9-20), for those who need to take it.  We will be doing the usual homework for the spelling as morning work during testing. 

Please be sure to sign the agendas and the gold sheets tonight!

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Happy Wednesday!!

Tomorrow begins Iowa Testing, so be sure to get a good night's sleep.

The only homework for this evening is to read for 25 minutes.   😁📖

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Home work:

Read for 25 minutes
Wordly Wise Lesson 3 A and B

Math WB p. 117-118

Please sign the agenda and gold sheet. :)

Science Test over Unit 3 on Tuesday.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Progress Reports come home today.  Please sign and return for tomorrow.

Homework:

Read for 25 minutes
*1 spelling choice board and study
Math WS finish up to #10.


Tuesday, September 4, 2018

September 4, 2018

Tuesday afternoon's homework:

Read for 25 minutes

1 spelling choice assignment

Math WS.  Top two sections.  The last is a challenge.

Friday, August 31, 2018

Friday August 31, 2018

Happy Friday
No Homework!
Enjoy the long weekend and I will see you on Tuesday.

**The room moms have sent out an e-mail with information.  If you didn't receive it, please let me know. 

**Picture Day will Sept. 12th.

Science Quiz  over lesson 3 on Tuesday.

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Homework:

Read for 25 minutes

1 Spelling Choice Activity (if needed)

Science Quiz  over lesson 3 will be on Tuesday (No school on Monday!  :))

No Math HW

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018

Homework:

Read for 25 min.

My Math class has a quiz tomorrow.  Study!

The Science quiz has been pushed back to Monday.

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Bruster's Night Tonight!
Ms. Rodabaugh will be there from 6 - 7 pm

HW:

Read for 25 min. Log on Biblionasium
Study Wordly Wise Words
Math WS  Quiz on Thursday
Science Quiz on Thursday

Early Release Day Tomorrow!

Science and Social Studies Resources

Science E-book

Social Studies Weekly

Monday, August 27, 2018

Monday, August 27, 2018

Homework:

Read for 25 minutes

Wordly Wise 2E

Math: WS (Quiz on Thursday)

Science Quiz on Thursday
   On Plate Tectonics

Friday, August 24, 2018

Happy Friday!!

No Homework!

Have fun this weekend!

A few reminders for next week:
     *Tuesday August 28: Bruster's Night.  Ms. R will be working from 6-7 pm.  :)
     *Wednesday is Early Release Day. 
          -Wordly Wise Quiz will still be on Wed.
          -My math class will have a quiz.
There will be a quiz in Science next week.

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

August 22, 2018

Homework for tonight

Wordly Wise: 2A & 2B
Read for 25 minutes

Math: WS Solve the story problems

Science Ebook

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Homework - 8-21-18

Read for 25 minutes
1 Spelling Choice Board activity

Spelling Test is Wednesday 8-22-18

Math: Finish the classwork in your notebook