Week of September 2nd

          Important Dates

 - Monday 9/2 No School (Labor Day)
 - Tuesday 9/10 PTA Jump-It's Night
 - 9/23-9/27 Fall Break
 - Thursday 10/10 Fall Festival at DES 

This week in Mrs. Plante's Math....
Parent Letter from the GADOE

We are continuing with Unit 1: Multiplication of whole numbers 3 digit by 2 digit using an area model or standard algorithm.
Area Model Multiplication Video
Standard Algorithm Multiplication Video

Order of operations and numerical expression videos from last week: 

HERE is a video explaining multiplication and division with Powers of 10.  

HERE is a video explaining the Order of Operations

We will start using IXL.com during NBI this week. Your student will be writing their log in information in their agendas. If they work on IXL at home this week, they can earn a ticket from me the next day! I have starred skills for us to focus on for each unit for the year. I will be adding on the blog items for them to focus on. As a review for this week they can work on: A1, A2, A4, E1, E2, and G4.

This week in Mrs. Allen's Writing...

In writing this week we are "Reading Rats All Around us" with focus to writing a paragraph from a writing prompt each day.  

This week in Mrs. Allen's Science.

We are starting our Science Unit on Cells and Microorganisms

S5L3. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to compare and contrast the parts of plant and animal cells. a. Gather evidence by utilizing technology tools to support a claim that plants and animals are comprised of cells too small to be seen without magnification. b. Develop a model to identify and label parts of a plant cell (membrane, wall, cytoplasm, nucleus, chloroplasts) and of an animal cell (membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus). c. Construct an explanation that differentiates between the structure of plant and animal cells.

S5L4. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about how microorganisms benefit or harm larger organisms. (Clarification statement: Possible microorganisms could include Tardigrades, Lactobacillus, Probiotics, Rotifers, Salmonella, Clostridium botulinum (Botox), E-coli, Algae, etc. Students are not expected to know these specific microorganisms. The list is provided to give teachers examples.) a. Construct an argument using scientific evidence to support a claim that some microorganisms are beneficial. b. Construct an argument using scientific evidence to support a claim that some microorganisms are harmful.

Vocabulary:
Cell- The basic unit of structure and function of all living things., tissue- A group of cells that work together to perform a certain function. 
organ- A group of tissues that work together to perform a certain function.
organ system- A group of organs that work together to do a job for the body.
microorganism- An organism that is too small to be seen with the unaided eye. 
bacteria- A certain type of microorganism 
mold- a kind of fungus 
protist- A one-celled organism that shares traits with plants or animals. 

HERE is a great site to check out more information on our current unit. 

This week in Mr. Brumbelow's Reading Class...

We will finish reading our first Shared Reading book of the year, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. We will be keeping track of all our story elements as we progress through the book. We will begin with vocabulary work, read chorally as a class, and then partner reread to ensure comprehension. Students will use their reading notebooks to write their own super sentences using our new vocabulary words. Students will also be answering a written response to the text in their reading notebooks. 

We will also continue our NBI (Needs Based Instruction) reading rotations. Some students will be working in the computer labs on Read 180 or System 44. Other students will stay in the classroom and meet with me in small groups to work on reading fluency and comprehension. This program helps students that are reading below grade level become more proficient readers. It will also have students that are on grade level continue to grow their reading skills and vocabulary up to and beyond the fifth grade reading band. Each of these segments will last 45 minutes. 

Students have been given a list of vocabulary words for this week. I will also post a snip it of the words with definitions below. The test over the spelling and definitions of the (Week 4) words will be on Tuesday 9/3.

Week of August 26th

Important Dates

- 8/27 Stevie B's Spirit Night 
-9/10 PTA Jump-It's Night
-9/23-9/27 Fall Break

This week in Mrs. Plante's Math....

We are continuing with Unit 1: Order of Operation and Whole Numbers. 

HERE is a link to the Parent Letter created by the State to explain what standards are being taught in this unit. 

Our focus this week is order of operations and numerical expressions. 

HERE is a video explaining multiplication and division with Powers of 10.  

HERE is a video explaining the Order of Operations

We will start using IXL.com during NBI this week. Your student will be writing their log in information in their agendas. If they work on IXL at home this week, they can earn a ticket from me the next day! I have starred skills for us to focus on for each unit for the year. I will be adding on the blog items for them to focus on. As a review for this week they can work on: A1, A2, A4, E1, E2, and G4.

This week in Mrs. Allen's Writing...

Introduction to Informational Writing.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1b. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. 

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL5.1d Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussion.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 

This week in Mrs. Allen's Social Studies...

We are starting our WWI and Roaring 20's unit. 

Standard: SS5H2 Describe U.S. involvement in World War I and post-World War I America. 

a. Explain how German attacks on U.S. shipping during the war in Europe (1914-1917) ultimately led the U.S. to join the fight against Germany; include the sinking of the Lusitania and concerns over safety of U.S. ships, U.S. 

contributions to the war, and the impact of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.

b. Describe the cultural developments and individual contributions in the 1920s of the Jazz Age (Louis Armstrong), the Harlem Renaissance (Langston Hughes), baseball (Babe Ruth), the automobile (Henry Ford), and transatlantic flight (Charles Lindbergh). 

Social Studies Test September 3, 2019

HERE is a great site to check out more information on our current unit. 

This week in Mr. Brumbelow's Reading Class...

We will continue reading our first Shared Reading book of the year, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. We will be keeping track of all our story elements as we progress through the book. We will begin with vocabulary work, read chorally as a class, and then partner reread to ensure comprehension. Students will use their reading notebooks to write their own super sentences using our new vocabulary words. Students will also be answering a written response to the text in their reading notebooks. 

We will also continue our NBI (Needs Based Instruction) reading rotations. Some students will be working in the computer labs on Read 180 or System 44. Other students will stay in the classroom and meet with me in small groups to work on reading fluency and comprehension. This program helps students that are reading below grade level become more proficient readers. It will also have students that are on grade level continue to grow their reading skills and vocabulary up to and beyond the fifth grade reading band. Each of these segments will last 45 minutes. 

Students have been given a list of vocabulary words for this week. I will also post a snip it of the words with definitions below. The test over the spelling and definitions of the (Week 3) words will be on Monday 8/26. 

Week of August 19th

Important Dates

-August 18th from 1 pm to 4 pm at Big Air Park in Hiram, the Paulding Council PTA will be hosting a Family Fun Day!
-8/20 Picture Day
-8/22 5-6pm Watch D.O.G.S. Launch Meeting (Free Pizza, Drinks, and Fun) Please encourage your child's father and/or father figures to come show their support and bring the kids with them!

-9/10 PTA Jump-It's Night

-9/23-9/27 Fall Break

This week in Mrs. Plante's Math....

We are continuing with Unit 1: Order of Operation and Whole Numbers. 

HERE is a link to the Parent Letter created by the State to explain what standards are being taught in this unit. 

Our focus this week is reviewing Powers of 10 and introducing the Order of Operations. 

HERE is a video explaining multiplication and division with Powers of 10.  

HERE is a video explaining the Order of Operations

This week in Mrs. Allen's Writing...

Introduction to Informational Writing.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1b. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. 
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL5.1d Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussion.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 

This week in Mrs. Allen's Social Studies...
We are starting our WWI and Roaring 20's unit. 
Standard: SS5H2 Describe U.S. involvement in World War I and post-World War I America. 
a. Explain how German attacks on U.S. shipping during the war in Europe (1914-1917) ultimately led the U.S. to join the fight against Germany; include the sinking of the Lusitania and concerns over safety of U.S. ships, U.S. 
contributions to the war, and the impact of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.

b. Describe the cultural developments and individual contributions in the 1920s of the Jazz Age (Louis Armstrong), the Harlem Renaissance (Langston Hughes), baseball (Babe Ruth), the automobile (Henry Ford), and transatlantic flight (Charles Lindbergh). 

HERE is a great site to check out more information on our current unit. 

This week in Mr. Brumbelow's Reading Class...

We will continue reading our first Shared Reading book of the year, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. We will be keeping track of all our story elements as we progress through the book. We will begin with vocabulary work, read chorally as a class, and then partner reread to ensure comprehension. Students will use their reading notebooks to write their own super sentences using our new vocabulary words. Students will also be answering a written response to the text in their reading notebooks. 

We will also begin our NBI (Needs Based Instruction) reading rotations this Monday, 8/19. Some students will be working in the computer labs on Read 180 or System 44. Other students will stay in the classroom and meet with me in small groups to work on reading fluency and comprehension. This program helps students that are reading below grade level become more proficient readers. It will also have students that are on grade level continue to grow their reading skills and vocabulary up to and beyond the fifth grade reading band. Each of these segments will last 45 minutes. 

Students have been given a list of vocabulary words for this week. I will also post a snip it of the words with definitions below. The test over the spelling and definitions of the (Week 2) words will be on Monday 8/19. 

Week of August 12th

Important Dates

8/20 Picture Day

9/10 PTA Jump-It's Night

9/23-9/27 Fall Break

This week in Mrs. Plante's Math....

This week we are starting Unit 1: Order of Operation and Whole Numbers. 

HERE is a link to the Parent Letter created by the State to explain what standards are being taught in this unit. 

Our focus this week is place value from thousandths to millions as well as Powers of 10. 

HERE is a video explaining multiplication and division with Powers of 10.  

This week in Mrs. Allen's Writing...

We are learning to evaluate opinion writing and writing our own personal opinion piece. 

This week in Mrs. Allen's Social Studies...We will begin learning about the the turn of the century. An assessment will be given on August 16th.

Standard: SS5H1 Describe how life changed in America at the turn of the century. 

a. Describe the role of the cattle trails in the late 19th century; include the Black Cowboys of Texas, the Great Western Cattle Trail, and the Chisholm Trail. 

b. Describe the impact on American life of the Wright brothers (flight), George Washington Carver (science), Alexander Graham Bell (communication), and Thomas Edison (electricity). 

c. Explain how William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt expanded America’s role in the world; include the Spanish-American War and the building of the Panama Canal. 

d. Describe the reasons people immigrated to the United States, from where they emigrated, and where they settled.

HERE is a great site to check out more information on our current unit. 

This week in Mr. Brumbelow's Reading...

We will continue reading our first Shared Reading book of the year, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. We will be keeping track of all our story elements as we progress through the book. We will begin with vocabulary work, read chorally as a class, and then partner reread to ensure comprehension. Students will use their reading notebooks to write their own super sentences using our new vocabulary words. Students will also be answering a written response to the text in their reading notebooks. 

Students will be given a list of vocabulary words for this week. I will also post a snip it of the words with definitions below. As of now they will test over the spelling and definitions of these words on Monday 8/12.