June 6-8

The last day of school is Wednesday!

Students must pay any fines, return library books and tote trays before they will receive their report card.

Field day is Tuesday from 9:45-11:30a.m. Students should bring an extra change of clothes because most likely they will get wet!

School is out at 1:00p.m. Wednesday. There will be no lunch served.

Thank you for a great year! Have a fun Summer!

May 31-June 3

Math: We will be finishing our measurement/elapsed time unit, and the students will be quizzed this Thursday. There will be no math homework this week!

Writing: Students will be reflecting on this year and making goals for the future. The research paper that students wrote last week in class will be due Wednesday.

Reading: The book report project this month will be done in class this Thursday. Students must bring their book and give a 1 minute book talk where they describe enough of it to get us to want to read it or not read it.

Spelling: There is no more spelling this year.

Social Studies: State posters are due Wednesday, and students will be giving their 5-6 minutes state reports on Wednesday or Thursday. Look at last weeks post for more details. Parents are invited to attend.

States Parade: The States Parade will be Friday at 9:15-9:30a.m. See last weeks post for more details.

Cleaning: Tote trays will be sent home for cleaning this Thursday and must be back by Monday.

If students have outstanding fees for library books or lunch money they need to be paid A.S.A.P

Civil War Day: Friday is Civil War Day. Students can bring blankets, clothespins, tacks, ect... from home to make tents in class. They will also participate in a field hospital simulation. Students can dress up according to their injury. (Ask them for more details)

May 23-27

Remember next Monday there is no school due to Memorial Day!

Math: We are studying measurement and elapsed time. Students will have math homework every day this week but Friday.

Spelling: There is no more spelling this year!

Writing: We are finishing our 4 page research papers this week. Students are given 2 hours in class to research and write each page. If they do not finish in class, they will have to finish at home. The pages must be in their OWN words and each source they use must be listed on their resources page. Last week they wrote one page on the history and another on places to go in their state. This week they will be writing one page on the people and another on the climate, geography, and interesting facts.

State Presentations: Students must complete a rough draft of their state poster by Thursday. They will then receive their final draft poster. Next week students will be giving a 5-6 minute presentation on their state. Their research paper and poster must be finished by Wednesday June 1st. Presentations will be Wed. June 1st and Thurs. June 2nd from 9:30-10:35a.m. If you would like to attend your child's presentation, you may do so. There is to be NO reading of the information. (They are welcome to bring in pictures, books, artifacts, displays, food to share (store bought), etc. about or from their state. These items are not necessary but the students will be given extra credit if they go the extra mile.

The State Parade: Students will be required to make a float for the State Parade. The parade will be on Friday June 3rd from 9:15-9:40a.m. The floats can be made out of anything that has wheels. Your student can use coolers with wheels, strollers, wagons, skateboards, kiddie shopping carts etc... The float has to have the name of the state, information about the crops, products, or anything that would show about tourist attractions. We are asking the parents to bring the floats and then take them home after. If necessary we can keep them at school until the end of the day, but we really don't have room for them. This is a fun activity and a great way to culminate our year of states and U.S. history.

Social Studies: Students will be taking the 50 states test this Friday. They must know each state, capital, and abbreviation and be able to match each to a map. Please make sure they study some time every night. I am giving them time to study in class each day.

May 16-20

This is the last week of CRTs. We will be taking them Monday from 9:30-11:30, and Thursday from 2:00-3:30. Please make sure your child is present, if possible.

Math: We will be reviewing and also starting a new math unit in measurement and elapsed time. Students will only have homework on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Writing: Students are starting a research paper on the state of their choice. I will give them some time in class to look up information about their state, but they may need to print off some material at home. This week students will write one page on the history this Tuesday and another page about the things to see and do on Thursday. They will be given 1 hour in class to write each page. If they do not finish within the given time, they will have to finish at home. I have made it clear that students are to write these pages in their OWN words. Some helpful websites to find information about their states are:

www.uen.org: click on Pioneer Search, K-12, Culture Grams (login: pioneer/password: search)

www.uen.org: click on Pioneer Search, K-12, Encyclopedia (login: pioneer/password: search)

www.50states.com

Reading: Students should almost be done reading their book for this month. We will do the book report in class.

Spelling: There will be no more spelling this year. Instead students will be studying for the 50 states test on May 27. (see below for more details)

Social Studies: Students will be filling out a study guide Monday and Tuesday for the 50 states test. They will be required to know all 50 states and match them to a map, know the capitals, and abbreviations. They have already been tested on all of these states by section so this should just be a review. Please make sure your child spends some time each day studying. The test will be Friday May 27th.

Our field trip to the court house was wonderful! Thanks to all those parents who were able to come and participate. The students were able to talk to a federal court judge and even put me on trial! It was a day never to forget!

May 9-13

CRT testing is this Wednesday from 2-3:30 and Thursday from 9:30-11. Please make sure your child is present at these times.

Math: We are reviewing for CRTs. Students will have homework every night but Friday.

Reading: Students should have picked their book for this month and be half way through reading it. They could have selected any genre that is at least 150 pages long, on their reading level, and one they have never read before. I will be explaining the project this week. Most of the project will be done in class.

Spelling: The packet is due and the test will be taken Friday. Students will be given 30 minutes in class this week to work on it and the rest should be done at home. The words for this week are: road, waist, right, its, hole whole, write, plain, waste, threw, plane, their, to, it's, there, through, too, rode, they're, and two.

Science: We are reviewing all units in order for the CRTs this week.

Social Studies: We are discussing the year 1863 in the Civil War. Students are also memorizing the last 9 states, capitals, and abbreviations. They will take a quiz on them this Friday.

Store: Students can bring items to sell with class money this Friday. They should find most things at home, however if they choose to buy items to sell they should not spend more than $5.

May 2-6

The field trip is this Wednesday from 9:15-2P.M. If you would like to attend with your child you need to drive yourself because there is not room on the bus. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Your child may ride with you, however ONLY your child can do so.

The America Program is this Friday from 9:15-10A.M. in the gym.

CRT testing begins this week. Students will be tested in language arts on Tuesday at 10:30 and Thursday from 1-2. Please make sure your student is present.

Math: We are reviewing for CRT testing. Students will have homework every day but Friday.

Reading: Students can choose any genre for the book report this month that is at least 150 pages long, on their reading level, and a book they have never read before. They must select their book by Thursday.

Spelling: The packet is due and the test will be given this Friday. The words this week are: action, information, education, location, nation, inspection, vacation, pollution, invention, population, section, election, direction, collection, transportation, instruction, fraction, selection, mention, and station.

Science: We have finished our final unit in Chemistry. Students have a study guide and will be tested this Thursday. We will then review each previous unit in preparation for the Science CRT next week.

Social Studies: Students will be tested on 15 states this Friday. They must know the states, capitals, and abbreviations. They will be given time in class to study but might need additional time at home.

Student Council applications are due this Friday!

April 25-29

Welcome Back to School!

Next week we are going on a field trip to the Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse Wednesday May 4th from 9:15-2p.m. If you would like to come with your child, please indicate so on the note I sent home or in their planner.

Our 5th grade America Program is Friday May 6th from 9:15-10a.m. Please mark that on your calendar so that you can come if possible.

IMPORTANT- We will start CRT testing next week. Our scheduled test times are as follows:

May 5th from 1-2

May 12th from 9:30-11

May 16th from 9:30-11:30

May 19th from 2-3:30

Please make sure your child is present those days!

Math: We are studying probability, measurement, and reviewing this week. Students will have homework every night this week except for Friday.

Writing: We are working on a slavery journal this week.

Spelling: The packet is due and the test will be taken Friday. The words this week are: teacher, similar, actor, center, toaster, calendar, rather, character, humor, whether, discover, answer, another, silver, cellar, gather, member, polar, master, and sugar. If your child is gone the day we take the spelling test, please administer it to them at home.

Reading: Historical fiction book reports are due this Friday! Students can pick any genre of book for May's book report as long as it is on their reading level and has at least 150 pages.

Social Studies: We are focusing on 1862 during the Civil War.

Science: We are almost done with our Chemistry unit and students will be tested next week.

April 11-15

Remember Spring Break is next week!

Math: We are taking our Geometry test on Tuesday and then we will begin measurement, probability, and review for the end of the year testing. Students will have homework every day but Tuesday.

Writing: We are finishing our narratives and will begin a story about the Underground Railroad.

Reading: The genre for this month's book report is Historical Fiction. Students should have a book selected already. The project instructions will be sent home on Tuesday. Students will be making a paper quilt.

Spelling: The packet is due and the test will be given on Friday. The words this week are: general, animal, final, natural, musical, signal, nickel, barrel, whistle, simple, pickles, trouble, double, puzzle, tumble, tremble, example, sample, wrinkle, and couple.

Social Studies: We are beginning our Civil War unit. Students have a map test this Friday. They will receive the study guide on Tuesday.

Science: We are in the middle of our Chemistry unit. Ask your kids what they are learning!

April 4-8

The biography presentations were wonderful! Check out the kids' amazing costumes!


The Spirit Assembly is Tuesday. Remember to wear your school colors!

We are doing a fun project in computers. If possible, students need to bring a DVD disk to burn it on.

Math: We finished our Geometry unit and will take the test this Wednesday. Students will have homework every day this week but Wednesday and Friday.

Writing: We are focusing on dialogue in our narrative stories.

Reading: Our book report genre this month is Historical Fiction. Students should select a book by the end of this week.

Spelling: The packet is due and the test is Friday. The spelling words this week are: season, ocean, qualify, memory, citrus, chorus, government, again, approve, cousin, dangerous, against, industry, perhaps, banana, surprise, beautiful, canoe, mosquito, and comfort.

Science: We just took the Electricity and Magnetism test. Student scores were sent home over the weekend. We started our final unit on Chemistry today.

Social Studies: We just finished our Westward Movement unit. Students will take the test this Wednesday. They have a study guide. If they know the study guide well, they will do great on the test. Students will also be memorizing 5 states and capitals this week. The quiz will be Friday.

March 28-April 1

The Spelling Bee is this Wednesday at 2:00p.m.

Math: This week we are finishing our Geometry unit. Students will be tested next week. There will be homework every day but Friday.

Writing: We are still working on Narrative writing skills.

Reading: Student book reports are due Thursday. Students must have their poster done Thursday even if their presentation is on Friday. Students received a note on Monday indicating what time they will present. If you would like to attend your child's presentation, you are more than welcome.

Spelling: The packet is due and the test will be take Friday. The words this week are: shuttle, celestial, astronomy, revolution, comet, galaxy, axis, orbit, meteors, motion, universe, light-year, solar, rotation, telescope, asteroids, eclipse, satellite, constellation, and lunar.

Science: We are finishing our unit on Electricity and will take the test this Thursday. Students will have a study guide to study from on Tuesday.

Social Studies: Students will be finishing their study of Westward Movement on Friday. Next week they will take the test. This Friday they will be quizzed on the Upper South States. They must be able to identify the following states on a map, match the capitol, and the postal code. The following states are:

Kentucky, Frankfort, KY

West Virginia, Charleston, WV

Virginia, Richmond, VA

Tennessee, Nashville, TN

North Carolina, Raleigh, NC

March 21-25

Math: We are learning about area this week. Students will have homework every day but Friday.

Writing: We are learning about how to write Narratives.

Reading: The book report March 31. Presentations will be March 31 and April 1st. I will send home a note with the time your child will be presenting so that you can come and watch if you like.

Spelling: The packet is due and the test will be this Friday. The words this week are: thunderstorm, strawberry, birthday, sailboat, cheeseburger, hallway, nightmare, notebook, upset, cartwheel, flashlight, chalkboard, grasshopper, suitcase, sawdust, uproar, weekend, homework, blueberry, and breakfast.

Science: We are learning about Electricity

Social Studies: We are talking about the Westward movement.

March 14-17

Meet our new class pet hamsters!! The kids finished earning their Pet Points on Monday and will meet their 2 new friends on Tuesday! We will vote on their names that same day.

Math: This week we will continue our Geometry unit. Students will have homework Monday through Wednesday.

Writing: Students will finish their first narrative this week.

Reading: The book report genre this month is Biography. Students should finish reading their books this week so that they can have sufficient time to finish the poster and plan their presentations. Presentations will be March 31 and April 1st. I will send home a schedule with the time your child will present so that if you would like to attend, you may.

Spelling: The packet is due and the test will be this Thursday. The words for this week are: share, charge, discharge, aware, harvest, prepare, fare, alarm, farther, stare, carefully, starve, margin, depart, declare, compare, square, marbles, apartment, and bare. I give students about 1 hour in class every week to work on their packet. If they cannot complete it in the given time, they will have to finish at home.

Science: We took the Magnetism test on Monday and will begin Electricity on Tuesday.

Social Studies: We are learning about the Western Movement!

Remember: There is no school this Friday!

Thank you for coming to Parent Teacher Conferences! It was wonderful to talk with all of you!

March 7-11

Parent Teacher Conference is Wednesday and Thursday. Your child will bring home a note with a reminder of your scheduled time on Tuesday.

Math: We are continuing our Geometry unit this week. Students will have homework every day Monday-Wednesday.

Writing: We are starting Narrative writing. Students will be writing a short story this week.

Reading: The genre for this month's book report is Biography. Students must select a book that is at least 100 pages long on their reading level by Wednesday. They were already given time last week to choose one from our library. Their project is to fill out the Biography poster (they will be given the poster this Wednesday), dress up as the person, and give a 3-5 minute presentation in 1st person. Presentations will be on March 31st and April 1st.

Spelling: The test will be given and the packet is due Thursday. The words for this week are: skirt, purpose, earn, certain, dirty, service, furnish, early, thirteen, perfect, permit, firm, hurt, furniture, learning, heard, perfume, third, pearl, and personal.

Science: We are finishing Magnetism this week and will begin Electricity.

Social Studies: We are learning about the Westward Movement. Students will take a map test on the Upper South states on Thursday. They will have time to study these in class.

Remember: There is no school this Friday due to Parent/Teacher Conferences! Have a great weekend!

February 28-March 4

Parent Teacher Conferences: Conferences are next Wednesday and Thursday. Please sign up for a time by going to www.granite.canyonsdistrict.org, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Online Scheduler, select Granite and then put in the password which is grizzlies.

Math: We are learning about angles, polygons, triangles, and quadrilaterals. Students will have homework Mon.-Wed.

Writing: We are taking the DWA this Wednesday after lunch. Make sure that your child is present that day!

Reading: The book report is due on Wednesday. Your child has been given enough time to finish the persuasive paper at school. If they didn't use their time wisely, they will have to complete it at home. Next months book report genre is Biography. The book must be at least 100 pages long and on their reading level. The project information will be given at the end of this week.

Spelling: The packet is due and the test will be given Thursday. The words this week are: score, quarrel, court, adore, roar, shore, before, reward, course, board, wore, warn, tore, export, toward, perform, fortunate, orchard, import, and important.

Science: We are beginning our unit on Magnetism and Electricity.

Social Studies: We are finishing our unit on the Government and will begin Westward movement. Students have a quiz on the Mid-Atlantic States Wednesday. They must match the names with the picture, the capital, and postal code abbreviation. Students were given study guides last week.

Remember: There is no school this Friday.

February 22-25

Important: Maturation is Wednesday from 2:00-3:00p.m. Your child needs a permission slip signed in order to go.

Math: We are reviewing adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions on Tuesday and will take the test on Wednesday. Thursday we will begin our geometry unit. Students will have homework every day but Friday.

Writing: This is our last week to prepare for the DWA on March 2. Please make sure that your child is present that day.

Reading: The book report will be written in class this week and will be due Monday Feb. 28th. If students don't finish it in class, they will have to take it home.

Spelling: The packet is due and the test will be given Friday. The words this week are: cycling, track, soccer, football, professional, basketball, skin diving, skiing, Olympics, champion, volleyball, bowling, skating, golf, baseball, amateur, swimming, tennis, hockey, and competition.

Science: Students will be taking the Heredity test Thursday. They have a guide to study in order to prepare. On Friday we will begin the next unit on Magnetism.

Social Studies: We are focusing on the Constitution and Government and then will begin the Westward movement.

February 15-18

Math: We are finishing our second fractions unit and will take the test next week. There will be homework Wednesday and Thursday due to the Symphony on Tuesday.

Writing: We are preparing for the DWA test on March 2nd. Make sure your child is present that day.

Spelling: The packet is due and the test will be given Friday. This week the words are: noise, destroy, annoy, enjoy, choice, appoint, moisture, employment, boiler, oyster, coin, loyal, avoid, loyalty, voice, voyage, royal, broil, employ, and appointment.

Reading: This month the genre for the book report is Fantasy. Students will be writing a persuasive paper for the project in class. If they don't use their time wisely, they may have to finish it at home. This is due February 28th.

Vocabulary: Students are learning the following vocabulary words this week and will be tested on them this Friday: parent organism, population, specialized structures, species, survival, trait, and variations.

Science: We will finish our Heredity unit this week and will take the unit test next week. We will study mealworm behavior on Thursday. Students are welcome to take a mealworm home and watch it turn into a beetle. In order to do so they must bring a small container on Thursday to carry it home in. Mealworms eat cereal flakes and apples.

Social Studies: We are learning about the Constitution and government this week. Students will take a quiz on the New England states on Wednesday. They must match each state to a map, write the capital and postal abbreviation. Students received a study guide last week.

February 7-11

Remember: There is no school on Monday February 14th! Also, students will be going to the Symphony on Tuesday Feb. 15th. There are no parent volunteers needed, and students will be back before lunch. Make sure that they wear nice clothes.

Math: This week we are finishing our 2nd fractions unit. Students will take the unit test next week. They will have homework every day except Friday.

Writing: We are preparing for the DWA test. This will be taken March 2nd. Make sure your child is present that day. We are practicing writing persuasive papers in class, however if your child needs extra practice they can do so at home by going to www.utahwrite.com. Their students ID number is the Username, and the Password is WRITE.

Reading: The genre for the book report this month is Fantasy. Students should finish reading their book by the end of next week so they can start on their project. This month they are writing a persuasive paper on their book. They will be given enough time in class to write it, however if they don't use that time wisely, they may need to complete it at home. It is due February 28th.

Spelling: The packet is due and the test will be given Friday. This week the spelling words are: choose, loose, lose, rooster, balloon, shampoo, improve, clue, kangaroo, fruit, proof, prove, truth, foolish, shoe, whom, juice, whose, raccoon, and glue.

Science: We are talking about Heredity. Students will be doing different experiments this week and next. Make sure to ask them about the fun things they are learning.

Social Studies: We are discussing the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention, and the Branches of Government. They need to memorize The New England states, capitals, and abbreviations this week. They received a study guide on Monday and will be quizzed this Friday.

Valentines Party: The party will be Friday from 1-1:50pm. You are welcome to come if you like. Students can participate in a competition for most comical, technological, beautiful, or creative Valentines box, however it is not an assignment. They may also bring valentines to give to other students. A class list will be given to each child on Tuesday.

January 31-February 4

Reminder: If your child is absent, it is THEIR responsibility to come to me and make sure they have made up all missing work and tests.

Math: We just finished taking the first test on fractions and have begun unit 2. This week we will study adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions. Students will have homework Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. They have no homework Tuesday so that they can study for their Science test.

Writing: We are preparing for the DWA test in March. Students can take practice tests by going to www.utahwrite.com. Their username is their student ID number and the password is WRITE.

Reading: The genre for the book report this month is Fantasy! Students need to select a book this week and have it approved by me. I will give them their project information on Wednesday. This month will be simple.

Spelling: The packet is due and the spelling test is Friday. The words this week are: dawn, raw, autumn, crawl, thought, fault, lawn, automobile, fought, straw, daughter, all right, caught, already, bought, brought, wrong, taught, often, and awful. Look to the side bar for helping studying tips.

Science: The Physical Features test is Wednesday. Students have a study guide to help them prepare. We will start a new unit on Heredity on Thursday.

Social Studies: Students took the Revolutionary War test Tuesday. We will begin a unit on the government Wednesday.

If you have any questions, please write them in your child's planner or call me.

January 24-28

I hope you enjoyed your break!

Math: This week we are finishing our first fractions unit and will take the test on Thursday. Students will have homework Monday-Wednesday.

Writing: We are preparing to take the DWA writing test in March. This is a persuasive writing assessment. We will be taking practice tests on the computer weekly. If you are interested in extra practice at home, please contact me.

Reading: The book report is due next Monday, January 31st. Students received project directions at the beginning of the month.

Spelling: There is spelling this week. The packet is due and the test will be Friday.

Social Studies: We are wrapping up our Revolutionary War unit and students will be tested on the material this Friday. They will receive a study guide on Tuesday. If they know the information on the guide, they will do well on the test.

Science: We are finishing our unit on Physical Features! This week we will focus on weathering, erosion, deposition, and uplift. Ask your kids to tell you about the neat things they are learning! They will take the unit test next Tuesday.

January 18-20

Reminder: This week is a short week. Students will only attend Tuesday-Thursday. Thursday is a short day so enjoy another long weekend!

Math: We will be discussing simplest form of fractions and fractions to decimals this week. Students will have homework Tuesday and Wednesday.

Spelling: There is no spelling this week!

Vocabulary: Students are studying the definitions of 6 science words this week. They have a study guide, and should be prepared to take the test Thursday. Try quizzing them on their words at home by asking them to use the words in a sentence.

Reading: The book report is due January 31st. By now students should be done reading their book and should begin the project. I have given students time to work on the project in class and will give them some time in the future, however some of it will have to be completed at home.

Science: We are discussing volcanoes and weathering this week. Ask your kids what they are learning! Also, there are some fun science videos on www.uen.org. See my post two weeks ago with directions of how to access these.

Social Studies: We are finally finishing the Revolutionary War by discussing the different battles.

January 10-14

Math: This week we will continue our unit on fractions. Students will have homework Monday-Thursday.

Writing: We are working on information text.

Reading: Students received their book report project information last Friday. The genre for this month is Realistic Fiction. Students should finish reading their book by this Friday so that they have sufficient time to work on the project. The project will be due Monday January 31st.

Spelling: The packet is due and the spelling test will be Friday. The words this week are: graphics, animation, columnist, byline, studio, earphones, produces, commercial, recorder, video, network, camera, newspaper, director, television, editorial, headline, musician, masthead, and broadcast.

Social Studies: We are still learning about the Revolutionary War. Hopefully taxes will end this week!

Science: We are learning about Earth Changes. This week we will cover the layers of the earth, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Students are asked to bring clay on Tuesday in order to make a model earth. The ingredients are listed below:

1 cup flour

1/4 cup salt

2 Tbs. Cream of Tarter

1 cup water

2 tsp. food color (they should know what color they were assigned)

1 Tbs. oil

Directions: Put all the ingredients into a sauce pan, stir and cook it for 3-5 minutes, or until it sticks into a ball. Knead it for a few minutes. Make sure it cools entirely and then place it in a gallon sized ziplock bag to bring to class.

Students should have shown their work to you over the weekend and need you to sign their red folder Monday night. Also, their weekly reading minutes are due Tuesday.

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January 3-7

Welcome Back to School!

Math: This week we will be starting our fraction unit. Students will have homework every night except Friday. Please try to make sure your child is present during math time every day from 9:30-10:45a.m.

Writing: We are focusing on New Years Resolutions and Informational Writing

Reading/Spelling: Students are required to read 20 minutes Monday-Friday. Each Tuesday they turn in their reading minutes as recorded in their reading folders. They must have a parent signature to get credit.

The genre for the book report this month is realistic fiction. Students will receive the project information on Tuesday. It will be due the last school day of this month Monday January 31st.

The spelling packet is due and the test will be given Friday. The spelling words this week are: oak, hotel, coach, notice, dough, yolk, boast, poem, groan, echo, float, control, tornado, hero, coast, though, throat, clothing scold, and roast. Look for fun ideas to study these words at home in the side bar.

Social Studies: We are still studying the Revolutionary War. If you would like to watch some great movies about it online go to www.uen.org, scroll to the bottom of the side bar under Quick Links and click on Videos and Media, then select k-12, and type Revolutionary War in the search bar. You can also watch many different movies in all subjects by searching for them. This is all free and is a wonderful resource to supplement their learning at home!

We will be starting Physical Features in Science this week! Yeah!!