Thursday, January 31, 2019

Hope that everyone is having a terrific Thursday!  Tomorrow night is the neon dance!  Fun!
There are some other upcoming events to keep on the radar.  Next week we will have the Unit 4 Test in Math on multiplying and diving fractions.  Our next STEM Day is on Feb. 12th.  We have already started doing research on the topic and will be writing an opinion paper on a related topic next week.   Wednesday, the 13th, is the 5th grade Movie Night at Movie Tavern, thanks to Ms. Horner for organizing!!  And then Thursday is Valentines Day.  💕💟  We will do a small exchange in the morning before everyone switched for Language Arts.  I will have a breakfast treat for the kids. But "shhh!" Don't tell!

Homework for the evening:
Reading:  Esperanza Rising - Chapter 10
Wordly Wise #11 A & B
My Math class: page 1 of the study guide.
   **I will hold a Lunch Bunch Math Test Review on Monday for whoever is interested.

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

Have a wonderful evening!

Monday, January 28, 2019

Happy Monday!  Snow Day Tomorrow!! ⛄

If school is cancelled for Wednesday as well, please check back here for additional assignments.  Meanwhile, enjoy the day off!

Please come to school prepared on Wednesday for the Esperanza Rising Mid Unit Assessment.  Be sure to have Chapter 9 read and the book with you.  📘

If you are taking the Spelling test on Wednesday, be sure to spend tonight and tomorrow night doing a choice board activity and studying.

My Math class has to finish the WS.  You can spend time practicing multiplying mixed fractions on IXL tomorrow.  We will be dividing fractions when we return on Friday.

Have fun tomorrow!

Ms. Rodabaugh

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Sorry I missed last night's post.  😲

Tonight is the Variety Show at Mabry!  I am sure that it will be wonderful!  I am sorry that I will not be able to make it. 

Graded papers are coming home this evening, so be sure to look over them.  Don't forget to sign the agenda and gold sheet! 

Homework: 
Read for 25 minutes
Math IXL and WS (if you are attending the show, only do up to #5)
If you need to work on the spelling, please do one choice board activity. 

See you tomorrow!

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Happy Tuesday! 

I hope you all had a relaxing and meaningful long weekend.  Now that we are back to our "regularly scheduled program," the busy schedules have returned!! 

This week we have the rescheduled Health and Personal Safety class and the Variety Show at Mabry Middle school to look forward to.  😎

Homework this evening:
Reading:  Chapter 8 of Esperanza Rising
Wordly Wise #10: E and Study for tomorrow's quiz
Social Studies: Propaganda Poster is due tomorrow and don't forget to study for the test!

My math class has this week to work on IXL.  Please work up to a 90% accuracy rate on 5.M.8,9,15, and 16.  In addition, please do a 5 minute warm up each day practicing long multiplication and long division skills. 

P.S. There is a chance that due to the Health and Personal Safety class tomorrow, our Social Studies test may be pushed to Thursday.  Please continue to study and prepare for the test tomorrow.

Have a wonderful evening!!

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Happy Friday Eve! 

Since it is Thursday, don't forget to sign the agenda and gold sheet tonight!

Homework:
     Reading:  Read for 25 minutes
     Wordly Wise: #10 C & D
     Math: WS
     Propaganda Poster Project: Due on Wednesday 1-23

Have a wonderful evening!

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Tonight's home work for reading is to read for 25 minutes.  You may choose to reread chapter 7 of Esperanza Rising, if you wish. 

Wordly Wise #10 A and B

Math WS

I handed out the first part to the Social Studies Study guide tonight.  It contains the important vocabulary for the unit.  The test will be Wednesday, January 23.

Have a great evening!

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

It is Tuesday!  That means that the Spelling Test, if you need to take it will be tomorrow, so be sure to do the last Choice Board Activity tonight and study for the test tomorrow. 

Other homework this evening is to read Chapter 7 of Esperanza Rising.  Use the WS I handed out this morning to set your purpose for reading. 

My Math class has a WS, other classes have IXL 5.M.15. 

Looking ahead, next week will be the WWI test.  I will hand out the study guide later this week. 

Monday, January 14, 2019

Happy Monday!  I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Homework for the night:
Read for 25 minutes
Math WS on multiplying fractions

Thursday, January 10, 2019

I almost wrote 2018 on the title!  I cannot believe that it is 2019...Crazy!

Anyway, we are almost through our first week back and have wasted no time getting right back into the swing of things!!  Being Thursday night, don't forget to sign the agendas and gold sheets tonight.  Report cards will go home tomorrow afternoon. 

Homework for tonight is to read for 25 minutes and finish up the IXL for math. 

Congratulations to Isabel Shaw, Keegan Sellers, and Ethan Silver for participating in today's Geography Bee.  We are so proud of you guys!!

Have a good evening!

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Happy Wednesday! 

Homework tonight:

Read chapter 6 in Esperanza Rising.  Your purpose for reading is to find and use flags to mark descriptions of the geographical setting in California. 

I am giving you a gift of an extra night to study your Wordly Wise #9.  😊

Math: Continue working on your IXL and finish the WS from last night. 

Monday, January 7, 2019

Welcome Back!!

Reading Homework: Choose one of the below topic to research and come to class with 2 or 3 facts about.
–California:
–Immigrating from Mexico (1930s)
–The Great Depression of the 1930s
I am also including some videos to watch for additional information.
Cali & Immigration and The Great Depression
Franklin D. Roosevelt 32nd President/1930s videos

Wordly Wise #9  A, B, and C

Math HW: IXL: W.10, 11, and 12  Due on Friday.  Work until you achieve a 90% accuracy rate.
Please continue to practice the multiplication and division fasts as well.