Update

Hello Parents and Students,

I am very sadden that I have to take off this Monday 8/31. The students are expected to follow the substitute's orders and directions. Please see left panel for new spelling and vocabulary words for this week. If everything goes to plan, I will see you on Tuesday. Any comments or concerns, you may post a comment at the bottom of this post. Thank you and stay healthy.

Love, Mrs. Brown

My Absence

Hey Parents and Teachers,

I am so sorry that I had to be out today, but my youngest son, Micah, is sick! Although I am out, I hope that you have and will do your best. You know the rules and how to respect each other in and outside the classroom. Be sure to try to complete all the classroom assignments. Whatever is not finished, the substitute is suppose to instruct you to complete at home. Remember your nightly reading and to write down all the words that you come across that you are not familiar with. Finally, continue to study your spelling and vocabulary words. Love you much and see you tomorrow. :)

Homework for Tonight 8/24

Hey Students and Parents,

Graded papers go home today. I try to encourage the students to record their grades in their binder to help them keep up with their weekly progress in the classroom.

Tonight's homework is as follows:

Language Arts- Practice workbook sheet- page 10-11. Next, in writing folder, write one imparative and one exclamatory sentence using two spelling words.
You may start with your writing prompt tonight, which you should have already written down. Here it is just in case you forgot- " Most people felt let out of a situation. Thinks about a time when either you were left out. How did you handle it" Make sure your paragraph is three to five sentences long.

Math - Because more than 60 percent of the class is struggling with factors, tonight's homework will be to find the factors of 100, 50, and 48.

Science- Page 11 in practice workbook. This homework is only for block 1. Because of an assembly, science block 2 was not able to finish science today.

We will be having a science quiz on eleven ecosystem terms. Please see the left panel for the study guide.

Weekly Test Update

Hi Parents,

I am so please to announce that everyone scored a 100% on their first vocabulary test. Great job parents for keeping up with your children. The format to which I administered the test may have helped several students. However, as the time goes on, the vocabulary words will become more difficult. But, if your child continues to study, they should continue to be successful. Thank you for your support.

Math Test

Parents, the math test on factors has been rescheduled for Monday 24th due to math assessment testing. Please encourage your child to continue to hone those mathematical skills that they have learn throughout this week.

Field Trip
The fifth grade is anticipating a field trip to Camp Cosby, which is and environmental center where students will get to engage in hands on science and social studies activities. The cost for this trip is $95.00 per person, which includes transportation, admission, lodging, and three meals. My team (Mrs. Evans, Marchant, Floyd, and Beverly) will be going October 6th and 7th.

Spelling and Vocabulary Words for Week of August 24th
Please look to the left panel for these words.

Hi Parents,

Don't forget that we are having our first weekly test tomorrow on spelling and vocabulary words and D.O.L. You may look to the left of the screen to see the spelling and vocabulary words.

------Homework-----

Students are to complete the language arts sheet on both sides. We reviewed declarative, complete, and interrogative sentences yesterday and today. So, the students should have reached mastery with this language concept.

We have worked on writing skills this week. I plan to have the students write several narratives by the end of next week. We are focusing on the 7 traits of writing which are: sentence fluency, ideas, organization, word choice, conventions, voice and presentation.

Math

Students have to find all the factors of 6, 15, 30, 60, 45. Factor test tomorrow. Be ready.

If you have any questions, feel free to email, write or just click on the comment icon down below.

Building Our Terrariums

Hello Parents,

Today was the start of building our terrariums. Weew! Although it took over and hour, we got the job done. First, we took a short field trip to collect materials such as dirt, rocks, sticks, and leaf matter for the terrarium. Second, we poured gravel and soil into our bottles and rubber band a plastic screen on the opening to catch the gravel and soil. Next, we divided and labeled our "land" into four parts- "alphalpha" "grass" "mustard" and "twigs/leaves." Finally, each group received a small cup of each seed to plant in each part of their terrarium.
Now their terrariums are placed in the window sill to absorb sunlight. Ask your child what they learned today. Stay tuned for more updates. Have a great night!

Icecream In a Bag!

Yes, it's true! Together we made ice-cream in a bag today, and it was surely fun and delicious! This experiment teaches us that the temperature of ice can drop below freezing point when mixed with salt. Thus, allowing our milk mixture to freeze. Although it was a messy job, someone had to teach and learn this physical change. I am sure glad that I was able to teach your child.

Now, starting Monday we will begin our "Ecosystems/biomes" unit. This is also really fun because the students are going to learn about the different types of biomes (an area where living and nonliving animals interact with each other, and this interaction causes changes in the environment) from all over the world.
Speaking of biomes, according to the definition of a biome, are there any biomes in outer space?
Humm..... Let's take a vote. Look in the left column to cast your vote...see you on Monday.

Great First Day!

Hello Parents,

The students and I had a great time getting to know each other today through activies and interesting conversations. Learning how each student is individually unique, and how it takes people from different backgrounds to create a productive classroom environment, your child is headed toward a successful year in my classroom.

I plan to send home grades every Monday and newsletters on a monthly basis. Moreover, you may view the blog at your convenience as I plan to update it daily with information regarding current themes and last minute thoughts.

I will also use this blog as an avenue to post vocabulary and spelling words, and short writing responses throughout the school year.

Please use this blog as a tool to stay informed.