Sunday, December 11, 2011

Last School Week of 2011

Happy Last Week of School in 2011!

I'm looking forward to the many fun learning opportunities we have this week. Please feel free to stop by the room anytime!

Homework:
- This week's homework is in packet format. It contains holiday spelling activities as well as math problems involving units of measure. Please turn in the homework packet on Friday morning.

Buddies:
We will be making gingerbread houses with our buddies this Wednesday from 9-10am. We are in charge of bringing graham crackers and frosting. Please send these items in on Wednesday.

Bloom's Ball Project:
The students will be working on their family culture project in class this week to transform it into a 3d bloom's ball. Students were to complete the graphic organizer as homework last week. Please send it to school completed this week. On Friday, students will share their Bloom's Balls as well as a treat from their tradition ( a food, a game, a craft, etc...). If you are sending in a treat, make sure there is enough for 30 students and please alert me if your treat involves nuts as we have allergies to many kinds.

Report Cards:
Report cards will go home on Friday.

Have a safe, wonderful and Merry Christmas! I look forward to seeing you in 2012!

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

December 5th News

Hello families,

Thank you for your patience while I was in New York. Mr. DeBono's sister graduated with a PhD in psychology and it was a nice opportunity to visit her. I even got a chance to run down to the Hudson river and take a picture for the students (we're studying Henry Hudson right now).

Reminders: science fair research was due Monday, student council donations are still be collected, holiday shop runs through this week!

Below is the homework/spelling for the week. Have a good one.

Monday: 3x each, reading log, math riddle and culture assignment
Tuesday: spelling menu, reading log, math riddle and culture assignment
Wednesday: spelling sentences, reading log, math riddle and culture assignment
Thursday: study spelling, reading log, math riddle and culture assignment

Spelling words:
1. treasure
2. capture
3. feature
4. pleasure
5. measure
6. creature
7. picture
8. adventure
9. mixture
10. structure
11. pasture
12. culture
13. literature
14. furniture
15. temperature
16. legislature
17. immature
18. leisure
19. premature
20. signature

Monday, November 28, 2011

Benchmark Week #2!

Hello!

It's time to show what you know, 5th grade! This week begins our benchmark testing. Please be at school on time all week. Makeups are hard as you'll miss class the following week to make them up. Tuesday is our writing benchmark. Wednesday and Thursday are math and reading/multiple choice writing. I can't wait for our results to come in and for your successes to be shared.

Homework this week:
Monday- reading log and 3x each
Tuesday- spelling menu
Wednesday- spelling sentences
Thursday- study spelling words

Spelling words this week:
1. parts
2. history
3. warning
4. declare
5. despair
6. shirt
7. learning
8. backward
9. border
10. prepared
11. harsh
12. research
13. carnival
14. particular
15. squirrel
16. harmful
17. charms
18. disorder
19. favored
20. remark

Monday, November 21, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

The turkey, the potatoes, the stuffing, oh my! Happy Monday everyone and hooray for a short school week. Due to the holiday, our homework has changed for this week only. See below for all of this week's assignments.

Spelling words: No new words, just review of old ones, no test.

Math problems: No journal entries this week.

Reading log: Students should still read each night but no logging in the journal is required.

POW: None until after Thanksgiving

Science: Hypothesis for Science fair due on Wednesday

HOMEWORK PACKETS DUE WEDNESDAY
EXTRA CREDIT DUE MONDAY AFTER WE COME BACK

Monday, November 14, 2011

Biztown, Here we Come!

Hello families!

It's here! It's really here! Biztown week! I know everyone is excited and ready to go. I'm looking forward to seeing the students dressed to impress and ready to hit the work force. I'll try to send all pics as soon as I can upon our return. Below is the information for homework and assignments this week. Have a good one!

Mrs. DeBono

Homework:
Monday- math, reading log, study for states and capitals
Tuesday- NO HOMEWORK due to Biztown, pick students up at 5:30pm
Wednesday- math, reading log, study for states and capitals
Thursday- math, reading log, study for states and capitals

What's due?
1. Homework each day!
2. POW due Friday
3. States and Capitals test on Friday over midwestern states

Math Homework:
1. Simplify 65/85
2. Simplify 400/600
3. Simplify 81/108
4. 56 1/4 + 25 2/3
5. 16 1/7 - 9 2/3
6. 100, 125, 175, 250, ___, ____, ____
7. 7.3, 8.3, 9.3, 10.3, ____, ____, ____
8. 1.8, 2.5, 3.2, 3.9, ____, ____, ____
9. 4 2/3, 5, 5 1/3, ____, ____, ____
10. 8.9, 9.4, 9.9, ____, ____, ____
11. Round to the nearest ten, hundred and thousand... 34, 768
12. " " " ".... 8,754
13. " " " ".... 4,362
14. Using SCHOOL, find the probability of choosing a vowel.
15. Using SCHOOL, find the probability of choosing a consonant.
17. 2x - 4 = 20
18. 3r + 5 = 26
19. 9y - 10 = 44
20. 12w + 8 = 104
21. 6v - 7 = 29

NO SPELLING WORDS THIS WEEK

Monday, November 7, 2011

November 7-11th News

Hello 5th grade!

Here are this week's activities!

Homework schedule:
Monday- math problems, spelling 3x each, reading log, continue studying states/capitals
Tuesday- math problems, spelling menu, reading log, continue studying states/capitals
Wednesday- math problems, spelling sentences, reading log, continue studying states/capitals

Math problems:
1. change to a mixed number 67/4
2. change to a mixed number 24/5
3. change to a mixed number 76/3
4. simplify 60/95
5. simplify 56/64
6. simplify 25/150
7. simplify 36/48
8. 12 4/9 + 20 8/9
9. 15 1/5 - 9 3/5
10. 4 3/8 - 1 5/8
11. 27 1/7 - 20 3/7
12. 13 2/3 - 8 2/5
13. 5 1/4 + 12 2/3
14. 23 2/5 - 19 2/3
15. 4, 4 3/4, 5 1/2 ___, ____, ____
16. 12, 11.75, 11.5, ____, ____, ___
17. 8, 7 1/2, 7, 6 1/2 ____, ____, ___
18. 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, ____, ____, ____
19. 16, 17 1/2, 19, ____, ____, ____
20. 14.7, 16.2, 17.7 ____, ____, ____
21. 2/9, 1/3, 4/9, 5/9, 2/3, ____, ____, ___

Spelling Words
1. soul
2. smoke
3. move
4. clue
5. fruits
6. lose
7. chose
8. stole
9. prove
10. produce
11. juice
12. drove
13. Tuesday
14. rescue
15. continue
16. issue
17. ego
18. argue
19. cruise
20. toll

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Happy Halloween and Welcome November!

Hello families!

It's time to say goodbye to October and hello to November, one of my favorite months of the year. I will be emailing you various reminders and updates this week so please check your email for those. Lots of info to send regarding Biztown and Science Fair (yup, it's that time again!).

No POW again this week!

Spelling words for this week include:
1. stayed
2. brain
3. thief
4. meat
5. flight
6. style
7. delighted
8. daily
9. breathe
10. meanwhile
11. believes
12. tonight
13. increased
14. explained
15. slightly
16. payment
17. brief
18. tray
19. byte
20. raise

Homework this week:
Monday- No homework! Have fun and be safe trick or treating!
Tuesday- Spelling 3x each, reading log 20 minutes, math problems
Wednesday- Spelling sentences, reading log 20 minutes, math problems
Thursday- Study spelling, reading log 20 minutes, math problems

Math problems:
Simplify the following fractions.
1) 45/60
2) 60/70
3) 120/140
4) 24/48
5) 36/40

Change to a mixed number.
6) 43/2
7) 19/3
8) 15/9
9) 21/4
10) 28/3
Add or subtract.
11) 3/4 + 3/4
12) 2/3 + 2 2/3
13) 1/4 + 2/5
14) 3 1/2 + 1/2
15) 5/6 + 5/8

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Red Ribbon Week- October 24th-28th

Hello 5th grade families!

Announcements:
1. Did you see the Biztown field trip forms? They are pink and went home with students on Friday. Please sign both the pink and white form and return by November 1st with payment.
2. This week is Red Ribbon Week. Students will continue to learn to make healthy choices in life and participate in some healthy activities. Please see the schedule below for each day's events.

Curriculum/Tests for the week:
1. Math concept = Converting, comparing and ordering fractions, decimals and percents. Test on Friday.
2. Reading concept = Determining the author's point of view (first person, third person limited, third person omnicient) Test on Friday. This week's story, "Hot and Cold Summer."
3. English = When do I use a semicolon? How do I write a resume?
4. Science = Continue introduction to the Nervous System
5. Social Studies = Biztown unit, begin studying Midwestern states and capitals.
6. Spelling = vowel pairs, diagraphs

Math homework this week:
Monday:
1. 5,678 ÷ 15
2. 379 x 65
Estimate the following to the nearest hundred
3. 308.65
4. 12,456
5. 2,456.20
Tuesday:
Estimate to the nearest whole number:
6. 5 3/8
7. 12 9/11
8. 7 1/5
9. 24 3/5
10. 15 7/9
Wednesday:
Order from least to greatest
11. 1/4
12. 50%
13. 2.45
14. .45
15. 75%
Thursday:
Order from greatest to least
16. 5%
17. 7/100
18. 8/10
19. 1/3
20. .35
21. 54%

Other Homework:
Monday- 3x each, reading log, and resume
Tuesday- spelling menu, reading log, and resume
Wednesday- spelling sentences, reading log, resume
Thursday- study spelling, reading log, RESUME DUE

Spelling Words:
1. master
2. ahead
3. build
4. front
5. meant
6. bread
7. ready
8. busy
9. quit
10. mother
11. above
12. does
13. advantage
14. business
15. sweater
16. plastic
17. balance
18. limit
19. among
20. dozen

Monday, October 17, 2011

Welcome Back!

Hello 5th grade families!

Welcome back from fall break. I truly hope you had a chance to get some much needed rest and relaxation. We are already back in the swing of things and it amazes me how in just a short time, my list of things to do has grown again. Below you will find academic information for the week. I will be emailing you later with more specific information regarding Biztown as well as a copy of the October newsletter. Have a wonderful week.

Homework for the week:
Write prime or composite.
1) 56 2) 87 3) 53 4) 57
5) 201 6) 75 7) 91 8) 29
Find the probability of each of the following.
9) NOT choosing a vowel in the word Vacation.
10) NOT choosing an even number in the following list
2,5,6,8,10, 13, 15, 16, 18
Round to the nearest 10.
11) 345 12) 567 13) 872
Round to the nearest 100.
14) 2,398 15) 9,234
Round to the nearest 1,000.
16) 1,256 17) 6,754
Round to the nearest whole number.
18) 3 1/3 19) 4 3/4
20) 3.2456

Spelling words:
1.) a lot
2.) our
3.) are
4.) your
5.) you're
6.) there
7. their
8. they're
9.) goes
10.) does
11.) they
12.) it's
13.) its
14.) have
15.) half
16.) because
17.) which
18.) witch
19.) hour
20.) different
*** This week's spelling test will also be a language arts grade. Students are struggling with using the correct form of various words. We will be practicing in class again and students will have a cloze notes assignment on Friday to identify the correct form of each word used. ***

Homework:
Monday: 3x each, 1-5 math problems, reading log, work on POW
Tuesday: Spelling menu, 6-10 math problems, reading log, work on POW
Wednesday: Spelling sentences, 11-15 math problems, reading log, work on POW
Thursday: Study spelling, 16-20 math problems, reading log, work on POW
Friday: POW due, estimation test, plot formative and spelling test

Reading Vocabulary:
1. mingle
2. yearn
3. pomegranate
4. commotion
5. smock
6. maneuver

POW
This week's POW focuses on Biztown skills of writing out a deposit form, checks and a check register. Students will receive this POW on Tuesday and will need to follow the steps listed. No picture is necessary for this POW.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Fall Break is Right Around the Corner

Hello Families!

Welcome to the last week of school before fall break. Is it just me, or did the first day of school seem like yesterday? My does time fly when learning is happening. Below are the notes for the week. Don't forget about those spirit days. Have a wonderful week!

Homework:
Monday- 3x each, reading log, math problems, study west/southwest states and capitals.
Tuesday- spelling menu, reading log, math problems, study west/southwest states and capitals.
Wednesday- spelling sentences, reading log, math problems, study west/southwest states and capitals.
Thursday- study spelling, reading log, math problems

Tests this week:
Thursday- Southwest and Western states and capitals test
Friday- Probability formative, Setting formative and spelling test

Math Problems:
1. 59 x 76234
2. 96432/45
3.) 9675 x 87
4. 12,543/5
5. 34876 x 42
6. 62- P or C
7. 53- P or C
8. 81- P or C
9. 71- P or C
10. 91- P or C
11. 93- P or C
12. 58- P or C
13. 79- P or C
14. 109- P or C
15. 17- P or C
16. rolling an even number (find probability)
17. rolling a 2 or 4 (find probability)
18. landing on heads (find probability)
19. choosing a vowel in the word SCHOOL (find probability)
20. choosing a composite number from 12, 15, 17, 10, 19, 23, 29 (find probability)

Spelling Words:
1. capable
2. careless
3. desirable
4. admirable
5. restless
6. available
7. debatable
8. tasteless
9. helpless
10. senseless
11. priceless
12. useless
13. reliable
14. undeniable
15. excitable
16. believable
17. bottomless
18. comfortable
19. dampness
20. understandable

Monday, September 12, 2011

Conference Week

Hello families!

Welcome to Conference week. I'm looking forward to meeting with each of you. If you need a confirmation reminder for your time and date, please email me and I'll send you one.

Homework for the Week:
Monday- 3x each, math problems, work on POW, reading log
Tuesday- spelling menu, math problems, work on POW, reading log
Wednesday- spelling sentences, math problems, work on POW, reading log
Thursday- study spelling, math problems, work on POW, reading log
Friday- POW DUE!

Tests this Week:
1. "Off and Running" reading test on Friday
2. "Pre and Pro" spelling test on Friday
3. Adding and Subtracting decimals test on Friday

Reading Vocabulary
1. graffiti (n): names, slogans, and other images painted on walls, sidewalks and fences
2. residence (n): a place of living

Spelling Words:
1. prevent
2. program
3. predict
4. project
5. pretend
6. process
7. prefer
8. promise
9. previous
10. protect
11. property
12. propose
13. precede
14. proceed
15. pronunciation
16. professional
17. pretest
18. preview
19. proclaim
20. progress

Math Homework Problems
Monday:
456 x 24
365 / 12
1,398 x 98
762 / 32
8540 x 89

Tuesday:
List factors for: 72, 25, 48, 99
List first 10 multiples of: 8, 12, 9

Wednesday:
24.5 + .009
3.45 - 1.57
23.09 - 1.08
.45 + .019 + 2.34
8 - 1.27

Thursday:
8.75 - .132
2 + .085
345.567 + 987.123
9 - .98
34.56 -1.23

Problem of the Week:
Dominic, Arianna, and their parents went to Panda Express for dinner. They ordered 3 large dishes and 4 small dishes to share. The large dishes were $4.95 each and the small dishes were $2.95 each. How much did the food cost all together? If the family paid $50.00, how much
change would the family receive?

Monday, September 5, 2011

Benchmark Week!

Hello Parents and Students!

Are you getting prepared for Benchmark week? I sure was busy this three day weekend making final plans for a successful week ahead. Below you will find information for the week. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.

Homework:
Homework this week is very different than normal. The students will have two review packets to complete. On Tuesday they will receive a Reading Review packet, due on Wednesday and then on Wednesday they will receive a Math Review packet due on Thursday. Regular, nightly reading log minutes are still part of this week's homework.

No POW or Current Event due this week.

No Spelling Words for this week.

Benchmark Testing Schedule:
Tuesday- Writing Benchmark beginning at 8:30am
Wednesday- Reading and Writing Multiple Choice beginning at 8:30am
Thursday- Math Benchmark beginning at 8:00am

Saturday, August 27, 2011

End of August/Beginning of September

Good evening everyone!

Can you believe that August is already ending? Once again, time is escaping from me. The students had a great time working on designing their own products in a Biztown lesson this week, meeting their reading buddies and participating in student council elections. It sure was a good week.

Below is the curriculum information for this coming week. Remember that this Wednesday is another half day with dismissal at 11:30. 1st Benchmark tests for this year are right around the corner and we will begin our review focus this week. Please continue to email me with questions, praises or concerns. I'm always happy to hear from you.

* No reading vocabulary this week (we will be reading various non-fiction magazine articles)

Weekly Homework:
Monday- 5 math problems, spelling 3x each, reading log
Tuesday- 5 math problems, spelling menu, reading log
Wednesday- 5 math problems, spelling sentences, reading log
Thursday- 5 math problems, study spelling, reading log
Friday- POW due, spelling test

Spelling Words (a list of previously tested words as well as commonly misspelled words)
1. there (location)
2. their (possessive)
3. they're (contraction)
4. friend
5. does
6. where
7. were
8. your
9. you're
10. together
11. favorite
12. ready
13. should
14. different
15. which
16. would
17. quiet
18. who's (contraction)
19. whose (possessive)
20. a lot

Problem of the Week (done for homework this week)
You and your friend go trick-or-treating around your neighborhood. When you get home, you both trip and accidently spill both of your candy bags into one pile. You decide to count the candy and together you had 100 pieces. There were 28 Snickers Bars, 10 pieces of Gum, 22 chocolate bars, 12 lollipops, 15 Twix bars and 13 peanut butter cups.

Create a graph to compare the types of candy you got. Name the type of graph you used and explain why you chose that one. Then describe the steps you took to create your graph.
What alternative graph could you use to display the information? Describe why this graph would also be appropriate.

Math Homework (done nightly in composition book)
1. 87 x 45,876
2. 34,765 / 15
3. 2,765 x 56
4. 76,342 / 25
5. 9,564 x 54
6. List all factors of the 14
7. List all factors of 24
8. List all factors of 80
9. List all factors of 50
10. List first 6 multiples of 75
11. List first 6 multiples of 28
12. List first 6 multiples of 42
13. Label prime or composite = 59
14. Label prime or composite = 21
15. Label prime or composite = 37
16. Label prime or composite = 41
17. Label prime or composite = 51
18. Label prime or composite = 61
19. Label prime or composite = 28
20. Label prime or composite = 101

Sunday, August 21, 2011

August 22nd-26th, 6th Week of School

Hello and happy Sunday. Don't forget to bring back your signed progress report on Monday. This week is a regular week with no early dismissals or extra activities. The student council assembly and election will take place on Friday afternoon.

Math Homework Problems:
Students will receive a worksheet on Monday with four graphs for the week. These graphs will be used to create questions for this week's math objective.

P.O.W:
No Problem of the Week for homework this week. We will work on one in class this week.

Spelling Words:
1. pretty
2. service
3. thunder
4. blanket
5. effort
6. fellow
7. subject
8. perhaps
9. attack
10. entire
11. chimney
12. tunnel
13. effect
14. suspended
15. challenge
16. pretzel
17. survive
18. pillow
19. hunger
20. college

Reading Vocabulary "Little by Little"
1. Polio- a disease that led to sickness or death
2. decipher- to figure out, analyze
3. astonished- amazed, shocked
4. immobility- not able to move
5. dismay- saddened, gloom
6. despised- scorned, hated

Homework Schedule
Monday- Graph worksheet, Reading log, Spelling 3x each, work on Current event
Tuesday- Graph worksheet, Reading log, Spelling menu choice, work on Current event
Wednesday- Graph worksheet, Reading log, Spelling sentences, work on Current event
Thursday- Graph worksheet, Reading log, study spelling words, work on Current event
Friday- Author's position test, spelling test, graphing test, "Little by Little" test, current event due!

Sunday, August 14, 2011

5th Week of School! August 15th-19th

Hello! Don't forget this Wednesday is an early release day. School is dismissed at 11:35. Please be sure to arrange alternate transportation for your child if necessary. Have a good week!

This week's homework:
Monday- Reading log, spelling 3x each, math problems 1-5, work on POW.
Tuesday- Reading log, spelling menu, math problems 6-10, work on POW.
Wednesday- Reading log, spelling sentences, math problems 11-15, work on POW.
Thursday- Reading log, study spelling words, math graphs given in class, work on POW.

This week's math homework problems:
1. 4,764 x 87
2. 45,876/7
3. LCM of 12 and 24
4. LCM of 6 and 8
5. GCF of 16 and 24
6. GCF of 30 and 45
7. 29- Prime or Composite
8. 32- Prime or Composite
9. 51- Prime or Composite
10. 67- Prime or Composite
11-20) Please refer to the instructions on the graphs given to you in class on Wednesday.

This week's POW:
Miss Patti went shopping at Toys ‘R Us for water balloons for the students at Cottonwood. She purchased 34 packages of water balloons and each package had 72 balloons. Miss Patti is giving the balloons to her 24 students. How many balloons will each student receive? Will there be any left overs for Miss Patti to have herself?


This week's spelling words:
1. remove
2. interview
3. repeat
4. interrupt
5. respect
6. interfere
7. represent
8. relocate
9. international
10. review
11. interpret
12. interstate
13. remarkable
14. intermediate
15. intersection
16. recommend
17. interject
18. intervene
19. resource
20. remained

This week's reading vocabulary from "Satchmo's Blues."
1) pawnshop- a store where goods are sold
2) produce (n)- fruits and vegetables (v)- to make or generate
3) errands - an activity needing to be done
4) numerous- many, a lot
5) international- across many nations
6) gravelly- deep, harsh-like sound

Sunday, August 7, 2011

4 Weeks Already!

Hello families!

Happy some-what stormy Sunday! Below is information for this coming week of school. See you kids in the morning!

P.O.W. (This week's POW will be done in class. It is posted here for your reference).
Two frogs are hopping in the same direction one lily pad at a time. There are 18 lily pads. One frog jumped 3 lily pads at a time. The other frog jumped two lily pads at a time. If the frogs leave shore one after the other, how many lily pads will be jumped by both frogs?

Math Homework Problems
1. 7,564 x 54
2. 45,876/7
3. 24,765/10
4. List all factors of 81
5. Find the Least Common Multiple of 3 and 21
6. Find the Greatest Common Factor of 64 and 42
7. List all prime numbers between 75 and 100
8. List all factors of 72.
9. Find the LCM of 15, 25, and 30
10. Find the GCF of 48 and 81
11. List all composite numbers between 21 and 31
12. List all prime numbers between 40 and 50.
13. List all composite numbers between 40 and 50.
14. List all composite numbers between 45 and 60.
15. List all prime numbers below 25.
16. List all composite numbers below 25.
17. List all factors of 48.
18. List all prime numbers below 20.
19. List all composite numbers between 20 and 35.
20. List all prime numbers between 50 and 75.

Spelling Words
(Words are from last week, only those who got less than 80% will retake the test this Friday, check Renweb for your score)

Weekly Story Vocabulary Words
1. rigging (n) the arrangement of sails on a ship, the lookout buckets and posts on a ship
2. furl (v) to tuck in tight or roll up
3. settlement (n) a small village
4. vast (adj) wide, open space
5. beams (n) the wooden, horizontal beams on a ship, holding up the sails
6. lurked (v) to hide behind
7. huddled (v) to crowd close together

Tests this week
Wednesday-
1) School wide screening on reading, math and writing- please be present in class in the afternoon on this day, make-ups are difficult
Friday-
1) math formative on prime and composite numbers,
2) reading formative on using the appropriate reference sources
3) spelling retest for those who qualify
4) reading comprehension test on "Across the Wide Dark Sea"

Weekly Homework assignments
Monday- 5 math problems, reading log, work on current event
Tuesday- 5 math problems, reading log, work on current event
Wednesday- 5 math problems, reading log, work on current event
Thursday- 5 math problems, reading log, work on current event

Sunday, July 31, 2011

3rd Week of School, August 1s-5th

Good morning and happy Sunday! Below are the homework, spelling words and problem of the week for this week. Please remember to follow homework procedures and use the POW guide in your binder as a resource when completing this week's POW. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me. Have a good day off from school on Monday! I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.

Problem of the Week:
At the Black Eyed Peas concert, the audience needed to sit in rows of chairs with 13 chairs in each. There were 976 people in attendance. How many rows of chairs were filled up? How many extra chairs were needed?

Spelling Words (found on page 95 of your spelling book)
1. quiet
2. trial
3. fuel
4. poem
5. diet
6. nucleus
7. cruel
8. Indian
9. fluid
10. violin
11. museum
12. dial
13. ruin
14. influence
15. triumph
16. violent
17. theater
18. liar
19. leotard
20. koala

Homework for this week:

Tuesday- 5 math problems, spelling words 3x each, reading log (title, pages read, and 2-3 sentences in your composition book)

Wednesday- 5 math problems, spelling menu choice, reading log (title, pages read, and 2-3 sentences in your composition book)

Thursday- 5 math problems, study your spelling words, reading log (title, pages read, and 2-3 sentences in your composition book)

Friday- POW due in class!!! Spelling Test!!!

Math Homework Problems:
1.) List all the factors of 30.
2.) List all the factors of 72.
3.) List all the factors of 24.
4.) List all the factors of 50.
5.) List all the factors of 48.

6.) List the first ten multiples of 3.
7.) List the first ten multiples of 6.
8.) List the first ten multiples of 7.
9.) List the first ten multiples of 8.
10.) List the first ten multiples of 12.

11.) Write all the factor pairs of 32.
12.) List the first ten multiples of 4 and 10.
13.) List all the factors of 12 and 24.
14.) List the first ten multiples of 5 and 9.
15.) Write the factor pairs of 40.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

News for the Week of July 25th

Hello 5th grade families!

We had a great week getting to know each other and learn routines and procedures. We are ready to start our traditional weekly homework. All homework will be done in the homework composition books. Each night, please help your child settle into a homework spot and time so that success is ensured. Below is a list of assignments that are due by Friday. Ideally, the students should be completing each day's homework that night. I will be checking composition books throughout the week to ensure students are doing their homework. For the reading log, students will record the name of the book, the pages they read and 2-3 sentences on what they read each night. Parents sign next to the sentences.

Monday

1. 5 math problems from the list
2. Spelling 3x each
3. Reading Log 30 minutes

Tuesday

1. 2nd set of 5 math problems from the list
2. Spelling Menu- student choice, choice must be written with the assignment
3. Reading Log 30 minutes

Wednesday

1. 3rd set of 5 math problems from the list
2. Spelling sentences- all 20 words must be used, can use more than one in a sentence
3. Reading Log 30 minutes

Thursday

1. Remaining 5 math problems from the list
2. Study spelling words
3. Reading Log 30 minutes

Friday

(No homework, spend time as a family over the weekend)

Math Homework Problems
1). 4,456 + 123 + 2,056 2.) 2,876 + 3,241 3.) 789 + 34 + 1,675 4.) 8,123 + 6,234 5.) 10,876 + 34,213 + 4,567 6.) 4,000 - 2,165 7.) 12,000 - 3,278 8.) 7,050 - 5,425 9.) 2,108 - 567 10.) 8,900 - 4,005 11.) 45 x 56 12.) 823 x 42 13.) 5,642 x 63 14.) 657 x 92 15.) 345 x 234 16.) 678 divided by 4 17.) 2,656 divided by 5 18.) 7,234 divided by 20 19.) 8,345 divided by 24 20.) 45,065 divided by 15

Spelling words
1. anyway 2. any way 3. all right 4. every one 5. everyone 6. already 7. all ready 8. a lot 9. its 10. it's 11. your 12. you're 13. who's 14. whose 15. there's 16. theirs 17. anyone 18. any one 19. altogether 20. all together

Monday, July 18, 2011

Hip Hip Hooray for a Happy First Day!

We had an amazing first day in 5th grade today. We went to an assembly for school rules and procedures. We learned the interests of our classmates by thinking of things we like that start with the same letter as our first name. Mrs. DeBono likes dodgeball, Quinten likes to quietly read, and Megan likes monkeys! We got to meet our new P.E. teacher, Mrs. Chesebrough and had our first cafeteria lunch of the year. We worked in teams to complete tasks and discussed our thoughts and feelings on 5th grade.

I'm so excited to get this year rockin! Students, you made my day today. I'm looking forward to another great day tomorrow. Enjoy your no homework night!

Love,
Mrs. DeBono

Saturday, June 11, 2011

2011-2012 Supply List for incoming 5th graders

Mrs. DeBono’s 5th Grade Supply list

Please bring in the following items as soon as possible to share in our classroom community. Items that are starred are for your child’s personal use. These items will stay at your child’s desk. All other items will be collected and used as “community supplies”. I have suggested amounts for all items, but extra supplies are always welcome. Please note, I do not ask for pencil boxes/cases. I will provide storage for your child’s supplies. Thank you.

Box of Crayons* (8 or 16 ct)
Colored Pencils* (12 ct)
Small pencil sharpener that includes a container to catch the shavings*
Small scissors*
2 vis-à-vis markers (for work on reusable laminated sheets, extra is welcome)
3 Packages of #2 Pencils
2 Highlighters
2 Boxes of tissue (We ran out last year, so more is welcome)
2-3 packages of wide ruled notebook paper
1 package of red pens
6 dry erase markers
4 glue sticks
2 packages of white copy paper
6 Composition notebooks for journals

Note: Cottonwood provides a 3 ring binder for each student to use for homework, schoolwork, and notes home. I require use of these binders, so please do not buy another unless the original breaks.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

New and Exciting!

I'm so excited to get back to blogging from several months off. I'm looking forward to using my blog more effectively this coming school year. I cannot believe that it's already June 8th! Our summer is going to quickly. I hope to finish enjoying reading new books, finding great deals on everyday items and lounging by the pool. I hope you all are enjoying your summer break. Here's to more posts in 2011-2012. Have a great summer!

Monday, March 7, 2011

March 7-11th!

Spelling Words
1. pretty
2. service
3. thunder
4. blanket
5. effort
6. fellow
7. subject
8. perhaps
9. attack
10. entire
11. chimney
12. tunnel
13. effect
14. suspended
15. challenge
16. pretzel
17. survive
18. pillow
19. hunger
20. college

Monday, February 21, 2011

Rodeo Week

Monday is a regular school day.

Tuesday is Benchmark Writing Assessment day. Wear your PJs and be comfy, cozy as we write our best!

Wednesday is Field Day from 10am-11:45am. Wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle and hat to wear.

No school on Thursday and Friday, happy Rodeo!

** No homework, current event, POW or spelling words this week **

Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day

Homework:
- No homework on Monday! Spend time with your loved ones.
Tuesday- math worksheet, read for 20 minutes, spelling words 3x each
Wednesday- math worksheet, read for 20 minutes, work on final copy of figurative language piece
Thursday- math worksheet, read for 20 minutes, science comprehension
Friday- 1/2 day at school, read over the weekend

P.O.W. (No POW or current event due this week)

Spelling Words
1. discuss
2. deduct
3. dismissed
4. develop
5. disease
6. discount
7. disturb
8. details
9. demand
10. determined
11. depressed
12. defense
13. disappointing
14. discouraged
15. disadvantage
16. demonstrated
17. defeat
18. descent
19. disappear
20. disconnect

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Super Bowl Sunday!!

Go Packers! Go Steelers! I hope everyone is enjoying the game! Mrs. DeBono is working through the game but I am catching some funny commercials :) Below is information for this short week. I will have progress reports available at the conferences so I'm looking forward to seeing all the adults at your assigned time. Have a great week.

Spelling words:
1. remove 2. interview 3. repeat 4. interrupt 5. respect 6. interfere 7. represent 8. relocate 9. international 10. review 11. interpret 12. interstate 13. remarkable 14. intermediate 15. intersection 16. recommend 17. interject 18. intervene 19. resource 20. remained (Spelling pattern is words with the prefixes re- and inter-)

P.O.W.
(Students will need to draw the shape from the POW posted in the classroom. The actual word problems is listed below).
Matt is building a skating rink. He wants to build a wall around the entire space. What is the distance around the rink above? He also wants to cover the floor with tiles. How many square units will he need? (Remember to include a description of which measurement is area and which one is perimeter).

Homework
Monday Tuesday
1. Math worksheet 1. Math worksheet
2. Read 20 minutes 2. Read 20 minutes
3. Spelling 3x each 3. Spelling menu
4. Work on Current Event and POW 4. Work on Current Event and POW

Wednesday Thursday
1. Math worksheet 1. Math worksheet
2. Read 20 minutes 2. Read 20 minutes
3. Creative Writing "Show not Tell" 3. Science comprehension
4. Work on Current Event and POW 4. Study spelling, finish Current Event and POW

Reminders!!!!
1. SuperBowl of Caring has been rescheduled for Monday after school. Come and help support a great community service project with our JOOI club.
2. Thursday and Friday are 1/2 days with dismissal at 11:35
3. Please be on time for your assigned conference

Sunday, January 30, 2011

January 31st-February 4th

Spelling Words
1. nontoxic
2. income
3.unknown
4. unusual
5. involved
6. unlike
7. inspector
8. unless
9. indeed
10. nonprofit
11. invisible
12. nonsense
13. incredible
14. uncomfortable
15. inconsistent
16. unfortunately
17. nonfiction
18. nonviolent
19. uncover
20. informal

POW- The students will receive the POW at school. The graphic on the POW will not work using blogger. Please ask your student to make sure they have the POW written down.

Homework:
M- 1 math word problem, Read for 20 minutes, write spelling words 3x each, POW and Current Event due Friday
Tu- 1 math word problem, Spelling menu, Read 20 minutes, POW and Current Event due Friday
W- 1 math word problem, Creative writing assignment, Read 20 minutes, POW and Current Event due Friday
Th- 1 math word problem, study spelling, science reading, Read 20 minutes, POW and Current Event due Friday
F- POW and Current Event due

Love of Reading Week Activities
Monday- "Hats off to Reading" wear your hat to school
Tuesday- "Be a Reading Jean-ius" wear jeans to school
Wednesday- Author visits at school
Thursday- Character day, dress as your favorite book character
Friday- Read a thon, wear your pj's

Monday, January 24, 2011

Last week of January

Spelling Words
1. engineer
2. dentist
3. librarian
4. director
5. customer
6. pioneer
7. counselor
8. tourist
9. scientist
10. visitor
11. investigator
12. senator
13. astronomer
14. character
15. refrigerator
16. guardian
17. commander
18. physician
19. politician
20. leader

Homework
Monday- math worksheet, read for 20 minutes, spelling 3x each, Science board due Wed
Tuesday- math worksheet, read for 20 minutes, spelling menu (SOW chooses), Science board due Wed
Wednesday- math worksheet, read for 20 minutes
Thursday- math worksheet, read for 20 minutes, study spelling, science reading
Friday- CURRENT EVENT AND POW DUE

Problem of the Week
Vickie’s parents served 6 pizzas to their guests one night. Each pizza was cut into 12 pieces.
The family and guests ate all of 2 pizzas, 1/2 each of the next 2 pizzas, and 2/3 each of the last 2 pizzas.
How many pizzas were left over? Explain how you figured out how much pizza remains?
If you ate two more pieces today, how much would be left?

Monday, January 17, 2011

January 18th-21st

Spelling Words (not found in your spelling book)
1. remembrance
2. dedication
3. equality
4. freedom
5. injustice
6. prejudice
7. speeches
8. segregation
9. busing
10. boycott
11. racism
12. civil

Homework:
Tuesday- Spelling 3x each, math worksheet, read for 20 minutes
Wednesday- math worksheet, read for 20 minutes, MLK writing activity
Thursday- math worksheet, study spelling, read for 20 minutes, science reading
Friday- read over the weekend, spend time with family
**** NO POW OR CURRENT EVENT DUE TO THE SHORT WEEK****
**** RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS FOR SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT DUE FRIDAY****

Sunday, January 9, 2011

100 Days and Counting!

Dear Parents and Students,

This is such a wonderful week at school as we prepare once again to show what we know each and every day. On Friday, we celebrate the 100th day of school, one of my favorite days of the school year! Attending school on time and all day on Friday is strongly encouraged. Not only will you get to participate in some great 100 day activities but you will also help our school maintain it's Excelling label with 100% attendance!

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning. I hope you all had a great weekend!

Blessings,
Mrs. DeBono

Homework this week!
M- Read for 20 minutes, math worksheet, spelling 3x each
Tu- Read for 20 minutes, math worksheet, spelling menu chosen by SOW
W- Read for 20 minutes, math worksheet, "In 100 years, the world will be ___" writing assign.
Th- Read for 20 minutes, math worksheet, study spelling, science comprehension
F- Read over the weekend and spend time with those you love!
**** POW and Current Event are due on Friday*****

P.O.W.
Draw a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are parallel. Two of the opposite sides are 6 cm in length. The other two are 4 cm in length. No sides are perpendicular. Label it A.

Draw a quadrilateral with four equal sides of 3 cm and four right angles. Label it B.

Draw a quadrilateral with parallel sides and four right angles. Its length is 5 cm, and its width is 2 cm. Label it C.

Write an explanation of how each quadrilateral is similar and different to one another. Describe the most appropriate name for each quadrilateral.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Happy New Year 2011

Welcome back students! Let's start 2011 off on the right foot. Make sure to read the blog weekly for homework, spelling and all other information. I look forward to seeing you in class tomorrow morning.

Homework for this week:
Monday- Spelling 3x each, Math worksheet (review of decimals, fractions, and percents)
Tuesday- Spelling Menu (will be chosen by the Student of the Week), Math worksheet
Wednesday- Creative writing assignment (handed out in class), Math worksheet
Thursday- Study spelling words, Math worksheet, Science reading comprehension
Friday- Reading over the weekend towards AR
*** A P.O.W. and a Current Event are due this Friday ***
*** Daily reading towards AR is required as well ***

Spelling Words:
(Will be posted Monday afternoon...the book was left at school, sorry!)

Problem of the Week:
Each year the national weather service monitors rainfall around the United States. Here is rainfall measured in Tucson over one week: Monday .36 inches, Tuesday .89 inches, Wednesday .93 inches, Thursday 1.21 inches, and Friday .76 inches. Write the inches of rainfall during the week in a numerical sequence. Analyze the change in rainfall from day to day and describe the changes using words like increasing, decreasing, and all together.

Current Event Tips:
** Your current event needs two paragraphs. In the first paragraph, tell me the 5Ws and H of your article (who, what, where, when, why, how). In the second paragraph, tell me your opinions and justifications for choosing the article. You may type or write your current event. You may click on Comet's Kids for Social Studies and Current Event websites to help locate an article online. You may use newspaper and magazine articles as well. Don't forget to attach your article to your current event. Plagiarizing is unacceptable and against school policy. Make sure your article is written in your own words and that citation is given.