Math homework:
Monday, 10/3- Lesson 26
Tuesday, 10/4- Lesson 27
Wednesday, 10/5- Lesson 28
Thursday, 10/6- Lesson 29
Friday, 10/7- Lesson 30
*Note*
Wednesday, 10/5 is an Early Release Day for students
Friday,10/7 is Jeans Day, and students can donate $1 to wear their favorite non-AOT t-shirt (appropriate graphics, no tank tops, no spaghetti straps, etc.) as well to raise funds to benefit our 5th grade camping trip to Mt. Lemmon.
Language Arts:
Students in my class are reading a new book titled "Hoot" by Carl Hiaason. This week, we will read and discuss chapters 6-10 in class.
We will also be completing the writing process and implementing the Six Traits of Writing for a persuasive essay since the main theme of "Hoot" ties into this type of writing.
The presentation portion of the "Speak Up" report on Sports will be on Monday, 10/3.
Our new project is the biography reading contract and the writing portion of the assignment is due on Friday, Oct. 7.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Math assignments for Sept. 26- Sept. 30
Homework:
Monday, 9/26- lesson 22
Tuesday, 9/27- lesson 23
Wednesday, 9/28- lesson 24
Thursday, 9/29- lesson 25
Friday, 9/30- Cumulative assessment #4 (100 points), multiplication fact test/ word problem (90 points)
*Parents/students*
1) As another friendly reminder, math homework is graded on a daily basis for effort/quality and completion. Each math homework assignment is worth 5 points. One month of homework is equivalent to 1 single assessment. The points are not awarded for accuracy; therefore, if your child is getting questions/answers incorrect on the math homework, we thoroughly discuss/correct them the following day at the beginning of math class. The homework is not an assessment grade, and if I graded them for accuracy on a daily basis for 60 students, 30 problems on each assignment, I would be grading 1,800 math problems every night. Math homework is for anecdotal purposes only and like previously mentioned, we have a thorough discussion in class.
2) Although this is my 8th year of teaching, it is my first year teaching 5th Grade Saxon Math. Naturally, adjustments will be made to ensure efficiency, and I consider continual learning to be an integral aspect as to how to make the program run smoothly. I have encountered my first "qualm" so to speak and thought I would mention it on my blog. Since the toner on a copier prints out math graph paper for the homework sheets so dark, I have allowed students to use the 4th grade answer sheets upon request. Most of the students write so neatly that they have not needed to align their answers according to the graph paper. There were a few parents who donated the 4th grade answer sheets to the elementary school after notice of 5th grade utilizing the graph paper, and I will be glad to make copies myself for those parents if it is easier for your child to complete math problems on. I do apologize for this inconsistency but please be reassured that things will run smoothly after this adjustment. I have made my own math homework template that I will make copies of to share with all of the students if they are interested in it. If it is possible for them to make additional copies if they so choose in the future, that will be acceptable. I am always looking for ways to be more efficient at my job, and what can I say? I'm only human! Thanks in advance for your patience and understanding.
3) I had sent "conference reminder" slips home in your child's planner on Monday which notated your conference date and time. Please be advised that in order for your child to receive their report card, conference attendance is mandatory for parent(s)/guardian(s). Thanks to the parents who have confirmed their appointment.
4) Mt. Lemmon is approaching fast! Please know that your child's cost for the retreat is $30 and was due on Mon. 9/26.
Thanks! We continue to have a great school year due to the hard work of students and teachers alike. Good job.
Monday, 9/26- lesson 22
Tuesday, 9/27- lesson 23
Wednesday, 9/28- lesson 24
Thursday, 9/29- lesson 25
Friday, 9/30- Cumulative assessment #4 (100 points), multiplication fact test/ word problem (90 points)
*Parents/students*
1) As another friendly reminder, math homework is graded on a daily basis for effort/quality and completion. Each math homework assignment is worth 5 points. One month of homework is equivalent to 1 single assessment. The points are not awarded for accuracy; therefore, if your child is getting questions/answers incorrect on the math homework, we thoroughly discuss/correct them the following day at the beginning of math class. The homework is not an assessment grade, and if I graded them for accuracy on a daily basis for 60 students, 30 problems on each assignment, I would be grading 1,800 math problems every night. Math homework is for anecdotal purposes only and like previously mentioned, we have a thorough discussion in class.
2) Although this is my 8th year of teaching, it is my first year teaching 5th Grade Saxon Math. Naturally, adjustments will be made to ensure efficiency, and I consider continual learning to be an integral aspect as to how to make the program run smoothly. I have encountered my first "qualm" so to speak and thought I would mention it on my blog. Since the toner on a copier prints out math graph paper for the homework sheets so dark, I have allowed students to use the 4th grade answer sheets upon request. Most of the students write so neatly that they have not needed to align their answers according to the graph paper. There were a few parents who donated the 4th grade answer sheets to the elementary school after notice of 5th grade utilizing the graph paper, and I will be glad to make copies myself for those parents if it is easier for your child to complete math problems on. I do apologize for this inconsistency but please be reassured that things will run smoothly after this adjustment. I have made my own math homework template that I will make copies of to share with all of the students if they are interested in it. If it is possible for them to make additional copies if they so choose in the future, that will be acceptable. I am always looking for ways to be more efficient at my job, and what can I say? I'm only human! Thanks in advance for your patience and understanding.
3) I had sent "conference reminder" slips home in your child's planner on Monday which notated your conference date and time. Please be advised that in order for your child to receive their report card, conference attendance is mandatory for parent(s)/guardian(s). Thanks to the parents who have confirmed their appointment.
4) Mt. Lemmon is approaching fast! Please know that your child's cost for the retreat is $30 and was due on Mon. 9/26.
Thanks! We continue to have a great school year due to the hard work of students and teachers alike. Good job.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Sept.12- Sept. 16
Math:
Monday, Sept.12- no homework due or assigned. Switching classes is canceled for 5th grade today due to a guest speaker. The guest is a TPD Officer discussing the importance of anti-bullying. We will resume our schedule on Tuesday. Math Test #2 and Addition Fact/Word Problem Test has been postponed until tomorrow.
Tuesday, Sept. 13- Math Test #2 and Addition Fact/Word Problem Test. No homework.
Wednesday, Sept. 14- HW: lesson 16
Thursday, Sept. 15- HW: lesson 17
Friday, Sept. 16- HW: lesson 18
Language Arts:
We will continue our literature study on "Holes" by reading chapters 24-43 and completing activities that will reinforce AZ State Standards for 5th grade. In Language Arts, we will be studying grammar/mechanics and will complete Spelling lessons 14-18 (lesson 15 is a test). The comprehension plot line for the animal reading contract is due on Friday, Sept. 16. We are also working on composing an essay together as a class for a personal narrative- imaginative story.
**Special Note** I would really like to thank the parent volunteers for helping out with miscellaneous administrative work in my classroom. It is so nice to work in such a supportive environment with high-achieving students. Thanks to those students who continue to put forth their best effort every day. You make my job easier...which is nice!
*Special bonus math problem for extra credit- if anyone actually reads my blog!*
Word problem:
You needed 2 hours to get to a beach to meet your friend during summer vacation but you had to stop for snack on the way that set you back 18 minutes. You took 1 scooter ride during that time. You then took a walk, found a doughnut stand and purchased 2 doughnuts for $3.09. You remembered that you needed to meet your friend at the beach in 13 minutes. How many minutes would you be late in meeting your friend?
a) Do you have all of the information you need to solve the problem?
b) Is there information that is not needed in solving the problem? If not, what is it?
c) What is the answer, if there is one?
Monday, Sept.12- no homework due or assigned. Switching classes is canceled for 5th grade today due to a guest speaker. The guest is a TPD Officer discussing the importance of anti-bullying. We will resume our schedule on Tuesday. Math Test #2 and Addition Fact/Word Problem Test has been postponed until tomorrow.
Tuesday, Sept. 13- Math Test #2 and Addition Fact/Word Problem Test. No homework.
Wednesday, Sept. 14- HW: lesson 16
Thursday, Sept. 15- HW: lesson 17
Friday, Sept. 16- HW: lesson 18
Language Arts:
We will continue our literature study on "Holes" by reading chapters 24-43 and completing activities that will reinforce AZ State Standards for 5th grade. In Language Arts, we will be studying grammar/mechanics and will complete Spelling lessons 14-18 (lesson 15 is a test). The comprehension plot line for the animal reading contract is due on Friday, Sept. 16. We are also working on composing an essay together as a class for a personal narrative- imaginative story.
**Special Note** I would really like to thank the parent volunteers for helping out with miscellaneous administrative work in my classroom. It is so nice to work in such a supportive environment with high-achieving students. Thanks to those students who continue to put forth their best effort every day. You make my job easier...which is nice!
*Special bonus math problem for extra credit- if anyone actually reads my blog!*
Word problem:
You needed 2 hours to get to a beach to meet your friend during summer vacation but you had to stop for snack on the way that set you back 18 minutes. You took 1 scooter ride during that time. You then took a walk, found a doughnut stand and purchased 2 doughnuts for $3.09. You remembered that you needed to meet your friend at the beach in 13 minutes. How many minutes would you be late in meeting your friend?
a) Do you have all of the information you need to solve the problem?
b) Is there information that is not needed in solving the problem? If not, what is it?
c) What is the answer, if there is one?
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Sept.5- Sept. 9
Math:
Monday, Sept. 5- No School
Tuesday, Sept. 6- HW: Lesson 12
Wednesday, Sept. 7- HW: Lesson 13
Thursday, Sept. 8- HW: Lesson 14
Friday, Sept. 9- HW: Lesson 15
Note** Test #2 over Lessons 11-15 will be on Monday, Sept. 12. Included is an addition fact test with a problem solving question.
Reading:
Continuation of our Literature Unit study on "Holes". We will read and discuss chapters 18- 28 and complete activities that reinforce fluency and comprehension.
Language Arts:
Personal narrative-imaginative essay, grammar/mechanics, Spelling test over lessons 6-9, lessons 11-13
For specific skill/concept questions, please email me at lrobinson@atmschool.net
**Note**Thanks to those of you who scheduled conferences on Curriculum Night Aug.30th. If you were unable to attend, please find your conference schedule in your child's planner. If the math, science or social studies teacher is not your child's homeroom teacher and you would like a conference with her as well, please contact the homeroom teacher to make that request.
Monday, Sept. 5- No School
Tuesday, Sept. 6- HW: Lesson 12
Wednesday, Sept. 7- HW: Lesson 13
Thursday, Sept. 8- HW: Lesson 14
Friday, Sept. 9- HW: Lesson 15
Note** Test #2 over Lessons 11-15 will be on Monday, Sept. 12. Included is an addition fact test with a problem solving question.
Reading:
Continuation of our Literature Unit study on "Holes". We will read and discuss chapters 18- 28 and complete activities that reinforce fluency and comprehension.
Language Arts:
Personal narrative-imaginative essay, grammar/mechanics, Spelling test over lessons 6-9, lessons 11-13
For specific skill/concept questions, please email me at lrobinson@atmschool.net
**Note**Thanks to those of you who scheduled conferences on Curriculum Night Aug.30th. If you were unable to attend, please find your conference schedule in your child's planner. If the math, science or social studies teacher is not your child's homeroom teacher and you would like a conference with her as well, please contact the homeroom teacher to make that request.
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