Homework for October 29, 2009

Math: Study Links 3.5
Language Arts: Finish vocabulary packet, study for Friday vocabulary quiz, and appositives worksheet
Other: Please create artwork for the front cover, back cover, and inside of the 5th grade cookbook

Homework for October 28, 2009

Math: Practice Sheet 18
Vocabulary: Sentences

In case you are wondering, I am doing alright. I have been pretty light-headed for a few days and almost fainted in the classroom today. It scared me pretty badly, but I am sure it is nothing. I have a doctor's appointment right after school tomorrow. I will keep everyone posted.

Cheers,
Miss Klein

Homework for October 27, 2009

Math: Practice Sheet 17
Language Arts: CLOZE sentences and definitions

On a side note, I am happily done with report cards. I can't wait to talk with the parents next week during parent conferences. Woo hoo!

Homework for October 26, 2009

Math: Study Links 2.10 (page 45)
Language Arts: Vocabulary Sort
Other: Remind parents to review and sign your social studies test and book brochure

Bake Sale

The bake sale was a tremendous success today. We raised around $370 dollars! Thank you to all the families that donated baked goods and to the families that hung-out and helped with the sales. A special thank you to Clementine, Ben, Ryan, Ian, and Clayton who spent a good part of the day at the bake sale.

Exhausted Homework Post, Ugh!

Social Studies: Please finish the take-home, open-book social studies assessment tonight - try to do the work without external assistance.
Math: None - take a break!
Language Arts: Finish vocabulary packet and study for the quiz tomorrow
Other: Please return signed homework log tomorrow and if you have any book orders, they are also due manana

Homework for October 21, 2009

Math: Study for math test and Practice Sheet
Language Arts: Vocabulary Sentences

This Saturday, we are trying to raise money by selling treats at the CAL game. If you are able to work or contribute any baked goods, that would be awesome! Please let Mr. Weis or I know!

Homework for October 20, 2009

Math: Decimal multiplication (with one decimal place)
Language Arts: Definitions / CLOZE sentences in the vocabulary packet and finish the summary of the Mayan Article using the notes in your notebook (students were given 20 plus minutes to begin in class)

Homework for October 19, 2009

Math: Practice Sheets 10 and 11
Language Arts: Vocabulary Sort
Other: Return conference sheet tomorrow

CONFERENCES

Hello!

I sent home a note regarding the conference schedule this afternoon. Make sure to look it over and return the bottom-half of the note confirming, scheduling or changing your conference on Monday.

Thank you,
Miss Klein

Homework for October 15, 2009

Math: Algebraic Functions
Language Arts: Vocabulary Sentences
Other: Please sign reading logs tonight!

Homework for October 14th, 2009

Math: Study Links 2.4 (Solving number stories using variables)

Language Arts: Definitions, CLOZE sentences, and crossword puzzle

Other: Please return Recipe Interview if you have not done so already

Vocabulary Words

This week we will begin to learn about morphology (the study of the meanings of word) by studying words with the prefixes re- and un-.

1. rebuild
2. unable
3. recycle
4. uncertain
5. review
6. unusual
7. reuse
8. unequal
   

Homework for October 12, 2009

Math: Algebraic Expressions (B)
Language Arts: Vocabulary Sort and Word Search

There will be a Parent Meeting tomorrow at 6:30 to discuss fundraising options for the Marin Headlands' field trip. Please try to be there, if you are able! Feel free to call or email if you have any questions.

Litquake in San Francisco

Hello!

This evening starts the annual San Francisco Litquake. There are some amazing authors coming through town and some great events for children. Wednesday and Thursday are the Kidquake days with tons of local authors presenting their works. Next Friday evening (October 16th), there will be an event for teenagers at San Francisco's Main Library from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. One of my favorite authors will be presenting, Frank Portman, the author of the novel "King Dork." If you have some free time next week, check it out. Here is the website for the event: http://www.litquake.org/

Cheers,
Miss Klein

Homework for October 8, 2009

Math: Finish decimal multiplication (Two-digit tenths by two-digit tenths)
Language Arts: Finish vocabulary packet (unusual plurals)
Other: Book brochures due tomorrow!

Homework for October 7, 2009

Math: Estimation and Decimal Multiplication (Study Links 2.7 and 2.8)
Language Arts: Vocabulary Sentences
Other: Book Brochure due Friday and Recipe Interview due on Tuesday

There will not be any school on Monday, October 12, 2009.

Everyday Math Online

Please check out Everyday Math Online. There are a multitude of games to play, as well as some helpful resources.

https://www.everydaymathonline.com/

Tomorrow, every student will be given a log-in card with their username and password. Once your child logs-in, I will be able to track their progress as they navigate through the games.

Homework for October 6, 2009

Math: Addition and subtraction with decimals
Language Arts: CLOZE sentences (fill in the blanks) and definitions
Other: Recipe Memoir due on October 13th

Don't forget to work on your book brochure!

Unusual Plurals

1. wife / wives
2. leaf / leaves
3. woman / women
4. sheep
5. deer
6. mouse / mice
7. wolf / wolves
8. loaf / loaves
   

Homework for October 5, 2009

Math: Practice Sheet 9
Language Arts: Vocabulary Sort (Unusual Plurals)
Other: Please give us your input about the planned Marin Headlands Field Trip. Please indicate whether or not your child plans to attend on the yellow sheet and how much financial support you can provide. Please return the yellow half-sheet in the included envelope.

Remember: Book Brochures are due on Friday!