Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Date 01/25/2017   



Classwork

Reading- Scholastic News ”The Race to Save the Elephants”

Writing- We are having a great time creating classroom news papers.  We are working on Informational Text and Creative Writing.  The students are having a blast.  I will post them as soon as they are final and ready for publication.  Their computer skills continue to amaze me.
Writing- Deconstructing the Prompt.  
Reading- Literature Circle titles have been handed out.  Please take a moment and chat with your child about the book they are reading. It is very important that they are prepared for group discussion on friday.   

Spelling- Week 15
Math- 5th-Open Response with a rubric
       6th-
Homework

Math-

Math-

Reading-  20 minutes   

Spelling- Week 15

PAW - Must See!
*MATH STUDENTS- It is VERY important that you are checking your math teachers blog.

Reminders



**Friendly reminder if your child is sick with a fever they need to be fever free for 24 hours before they return to school.  We have had 3 confirmed cases of Strep in our class since winter break. Lots of vitamin C. =)

**SCHOOL STORE EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL. LOCATION MRS. LENZ’S ROOM
Standards Addressed
Reading~ RL 5.1 RL 5.6
Writing~ W 5.2 w 5.3 W 5.5 L 5.2  L 5.3 L 5.6
Math NBT 2, NBT 3a, NBT3b,NBT 4,OA 2, G 3,G 4,NF 5.a

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Date 01/24/2017   



Classwork

Reading- Scholastic News ”The Race to Save the Elephants”

Writing- We are having a great time creating classroom news papers.  We are working on Informational Text and Creative Writing.  The students are having a blast.  I will post them as soon as they are final and ready for publication.  Their computer skills continue to amaze me.
Reading- Literature Circle titles have been handed out.  Please take a moment and chat with your child about the book they are reading. It is very important that they are prepared for group discussion on Friday.   

Spelling- Week 15
Math- 5th- Unit 7 Assessment/ Project 1
       6th-

Science- Biosphere and Hydrosphere
Homework

Math-

Math-Family Newsletter/ Complete Project 1

Reading-  20 minutes   

Spelling- Week 15

PAW - Must See!
*MATH STUDENTS- It is VERY important that you are checking your math teachers blog.

Reminders



**Friendly reminder if your child is sick with a fever they need to be fever free for 24 hours before they return to school.  We have had 3 confirmed cases of Strep in our class since winter break. Lots of vitamin C. =)

**SCHOOL STORE EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL. LOCATION MRS. LENZ’S ROOM
Standards Addressed
Reading~ RL 5.1 RL 5.6
Writing~ W 5.2 w 5.3 W 5.5 L 5.2  L 5.3 L 5.6
Math NBT 2, NBT 3a, NBT3b,NBT 4,OA 2, G 3,G 4,NF 5.a
Date 01/23/2017   



Classwork

Reading- Scholastic News ”The Race to Save the Elephants”

Reading- Literature Circle titles have been handed out.  Please take a moment and chat with your child about the book they are reading. It is very important that they are prepared for group discussion on Friday.   

Spelling- Week 15
Math- 5th Study Guide
       6th- 1.5

Science-Took quiz on Geosphere and Atmosphere.  The preliminary data looks good. I have a few more open responses to read.
Homework

Math-1.5

Math-Study Guide

Reading-  20 minutes   

Spelling- Week 15

PAW - Must See!
*MATH STUDENTS- It is VERY important that you are checking your math teachers blog.

Reminders





**SCHOOL STORE EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL. LOCATION MRS. LENZ’S ROOM
Standards Addressed
Reading~ RL 5.1 RL 5.6
Writing~ W 5.2 w 5.3 W 5.5 L 5.2  L 5.3 L 5.6
Math NBT 2, NBT 3a, NBT3b,NBT 4,OA 2, G 3,G 4,NF 5.a

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Date 01/18/2017   



Classwork

Reading- Time For Kids “2016 The Year in Pictures”

Reading/Writing- Ten Things You May Not Know About Martin Luther King Jr.  Completed short constructed responses using Evidence Based Terms

Spelling Test Week 14
Math- 5th-7.9
       6th- 1.4

Science-
  
Early Release
Homework

Math-1.4

Math-7.9

Reading-  20 minutes   

Spelling- Week 14

PAW - Special Holiday Memory
*MATH STUDENTS- It is VERY important that you are checking your math teachers blog.

Reminders




**REPORT CARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON IC.
**SPIRIT DAY FRIDAY- FLANNEL FRIDAY/WESTERN WEAR.
**SCHOOL STORE EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL. LOCATION MRS. LENZ’S ROOM
Standards Addressed
Reading~ RL 5.1 RL 5.6
Writing~ W 5.2 w 5.3 W 5.5 L 5.2  L 5.3 L 5.6
Math NBT 2, NBT 3a, NBT3b,NBT 4,OA 2, G 3,G 4,NF 5.a
  

Date 01/17/2017   


Classwork

Reading- Time For Kids “2016 The Year in Pictures”

Reading/Writing- Ten Things You May Not Know About Martin Luther King Jr.  Completed short constructed responses using Evidence Based Terms

Spelling Test Week 14
Math-7.7 & 7.8

Science- Geosphere/Atmosphere
  
Homework

Math-

Math-7.7 & 7.8

Reading-  20 minutes   

Spelling- Week 14

PAW - Special Holiday Memory
*MATH STUDENTS- It is VERY important that you are checking your math teachers blog.

Reminders




**REPORT CARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON IC.
**SPIRIT DAY FRIDAY- FLANNEL FRIDAY/WESTERN WEAR.
**SCHOOL STORE EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL. LOCATION MRS. LENZ’S ROOM
Standards Addressed
Reading~ RL 5.1 RL 5.6
Writing~ W 5.2 w 5.3 W 5.5 L 5.2  L 5.3 L 5.6
Math NBT 2, NBT 3a, NBT3b,NBT 4,OA 2, G 3,G 4,NF 5.a

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Date 01/12/2017   



Classwork

Reading- Time For Kids “Seeing Double”

Spelling Test Week 13

Field Trip- Denver Symphony
Math-No Math Field Trip
  
MAPS TESTING-READING
Homework

Math-No Math Field Trip

Math-No Math Field Trip

Reading-  20 minutes   

Spelling-

PAW - Journey of a Snowflake
*MATH STUDENTS- It is VERY important that you are checking your math teachers blog.

Reminders




* 01/13 Assessment Day- All fifth grade students will attend from 7:50-9:20
* No School 01/16- Martin Luther King Jr.
Standards Addressed
Reading~ RL 5.1 RL 5.6
Writing~ W 5.2 w 5.3 W 5.5 L 5.2  L 5.3 L 5.6
Math NBT 2, NBT 3a, NBT3b,NBT 4,OA 2, G 3,G 4,NF 5.a
Date 01/11/2017   



Classwork

Reading- Time For Kids “Seeing Double”


Writing- Writing in Response to Reading Informational Text.** Deconstructing Information in article.  Circle Verbs and underline important information.
Math-Order of Operations and Mean
  
Social Studies- Chapter 5 Routes of Exploration to the New World
Christopher Columbus
Juan Ponce DeLeon
Hernan Cortez
Homework

Math-6th

Math-5th 7.6

Reading-  20 minutes   

Spelling-Week 13

PAW - Journey of a Snowflake
*MATH STUDENTS- It is VERY important that you are checking your math teachers blog.

Reminders



* 01/12 Colorado Symphony- No lunch needed
* 01/13 Assessment Day- All fifth grade students will attend from 7:50-9:20
* No School 01/16- Martin Luther King Jr.
Standards Addressed
Reading~ RL 5.1 RL 5.6
Writing~ W 5.2 w 5.3 W 5.5 L 5.2  L 5.3 L 5.6
Math NBT 2, NBT 3a, NBT3b,NBT 4,OA 2, G 3,G 4,NF 5.a

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Date 01/10/2017   



Classwork

Reading- Time For Kids “Seeing Double”


Writing- Writing in Response to Reading Informational Text.** Deconstructing Information in article.  Circle Verbs and underline important information.
Math-Order of Operations and Mean
  
Social Studies- Chapter 5 Routes of Exploration to the New World

School Spelling Bee
Homework

Math-6th 1.3

Math-5th 7.5

Reading-  20 minutes   

Spelling-Week 13

PAW - Journey of a Snowflake
*MATH STUDENTS- It is VERY important that you are checking your math teachers blog.

Reminders



* 01/10 School Spelling Bee  Go Ryan E and Ryan K
* 01/12 Colorado Symphony- No lunch needed
* 01/13 Assessment Day- All fifth grade students will attend from 7:50-9:20
* No School 01/16- Martin Luther King Jr.
Standards Addressed
Reading~ RL 5.1 RL 5.6
Writing~ W 5.2 w 5.3 W 5.5 L 5.2  L 5.3 L 5.6
Math NBT 2, NBT 3a, NBT3b,NBT 4,OA 2, G 3,G 4,NF 5.a

Monday, January 9, 2017

Date 01/09/2017   



Classwork

Reading- Time For Kids “Seeing Double”

Spelling- Write 2X’s in cursive and definitions

Completed STARGIRL- Assessment

Writing- Writing in Response to Reading Informational Text.** Deconstructing Information in article.  Circle Verbs and underline important information.
Math-Using Parentheses in Number Sentences
  
Social Studies- Chapter 5 Routes of Exploration to the New World
Homework

Math-6th No Homework

Math-5th 7.3 & 7.4
Journal Pages 214-221

Reading-  20 minutes   

Spelling-Week 13

PAW - Journey of a Snowflake
*MATH STUDENTS- It is VERY important that you are checking your math teachers blog.

Reminders



* 01/10 School Spelling Bee  Go Ryan E and Ryan K
* 01/12 Colorado Symphony- No lunch needed
* 01/13 Assessment Day- All fifth grade students will attend from 7:50-9:20
* No School 01/16- Martin Luther King Jr.
Standards Addressed
Reading~ RL 5.1 RL 5.6
Writing~ W 5.2 w 5.3 W 5.5 L 5.2  L 5.3 L 5.6
Math NBT 2, NBT 3a, NBT3b,NBT 4,OA 2, G 3,G 4,NF 5.a