HW - Tuesday, 4/30

Parents:

• LAST DAY to buy a yearbook online!
• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Wednesday: SBAC ELA CAT starts during the first hour of the day; P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.)
• Thursday: SBAC make-up/finish testing (as needed); Music
• Friday: SBAC make-up/finish testing (as needed); P.E.
• Math Olympiad ends tomorrow, 5/1.
• This Friday, May 3 - The PTA is hosting "Family Night in Hollywood." See their webpage for more info: https://ruskinpta.weebly.com SPACE IS LIMITED.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News (issues arrived today, but I'm going to hold off on them until next week)

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 374-375
• Workbook pgs. R/P 16-4

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 384-385; 388-393

HW - Monday, 4/29

Parents:

• I hope you had a restful break!
• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Tuesday: SBAC ELA PT starts during the first hour of the day; Music
• Wednesday: SBAC ELA CAT starts during the first hour of the day; P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.)
• Thursday: SBAC make-up/finish testing (as needed); Music
• Friday: SBAC make-up/finish testing (as needed); P.E.
• LEGO Mindstorms and Math Olympiad both end 4/30 and 5/1 respectively.
• This Friday, May 3 - The PTA is hosting "Family Night in Hollywood." See their webpage for more info: https://ruskinpta.weebly.com SPACE IS LIMITED.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News (issues did not arrive in the mail)

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 372-373
• Workbook pgs. R/P 16-3

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 378-383

Have a Great Break

• Have a wonderful break! School resumes on 4/29.
• No Homework over the break but they should start studying their U.S. States and Capitals, complete Unit 9 (only one lesson), and prepare for their May 21 Test.
• Two printables were given to them for reference but...
• 1) they can use their History book pgs. 218-219
• 2) they can use this website to study and quiz themselves: https://online.seterra.com/en/l/usa 
• The quizzes they should use are:
• The U.S.: 50 States
• The U.S.: 50 States Outlines
• If they want to focus on regions/sections:
• The U.S.: States in the Midwest
• The U.S.: States in the Northeast
• The U.S.: States in the South
• The U.S.: States in the West
• The U.S.: States in the Midwest and the West
• The U.S.: States in the South and the Northeast
• The U.S.: Great Plains States
• The U.S.: States East of the Mississippi River
• The U.S.: States West of the Mississippi River
• The U.S.: State Capitals
• If they want to focus on regions/sections:
• The U.S.: State Capitals in the Midwest
• The U.S.: State Capitals in the Northeast
• The U.S.: State Capitals in the South
• The U.S.: State Capitals in the West
• The U.S.: State Capitals East of the Mississippi
• The U.S.: State Capitals West of the Mississippi
• SBAC testing
• ELA - April 29-30
• MATH - May 6-7
• SCIENCE - May 9-10
• Make-Up days for all tests will take place on the other days. Students who do not finish their tests will have to do so on these days.
• See the Class Dojo links for the SBAC test websites

HW - Wednesday, 4/17

Parents:

• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Thursday: Music; SPIRIT DAY: "Back in Time" Theme. Dress from a particular period of time!
• Spring Break: 4/19-28
• CORRECTION: LEGO Mindstorms and Math Olympiad both end 4/30 and 5/1, respectively.
• Friday, May 3 - The PTA is hosting "Family Night in Hollywood." See their webpage for more info: https://ruskinpta.weebly.com SPACE IS LIMITED.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise - Done for the year; some students still need to make up tests and turn in their review packet though

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 370-371
• Workbook pgs. Topic 15 ALL Workbook pages due tomorrow
• Topic 15 Test tomorrow

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

HW - Tuesday, 4/16

Parents:

• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.)
• Thursday: Music; SPIRIT DAY: "Back in Time" Theme. Dress from a particular period of time!
• Spring Break: 4/19-28
• CORRECTION: LEGO Mindstorms and Math Olympiad both end 4/30 and 5/1, respectively.
• Friday, May 3 - The PTA is hosting "Family Night in Hollywood." See their webpage for more info: https://ruskinpta.weebly.com SPACE IS LIMITED.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise
• Review Packet (Lessons 11-20) due Tomorrow
• Four cumulative (Lessons 1-20) quizzes Tomorrow

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 366-369
• Workbook pgs. Topic 15 ALL Workbook pages due Thursday
• Topic 15 Test on Thursday

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 370-375

HW - Monday, 4/15

Parents:

• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Tuesday: Music; SPRING PICTURES!
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.)
• Thursday: Music
• Spring Break: 4/19-28
• LEGO Mindstorms and Math Olympiad both end 4/30 and 5/1 respectively.
• Friday, May 3 - The PTA is hosting "Family Night in Hollywood." See their webpage for more info: https://ruskinpta.weebly.com SPACE IS LIMITED.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise
• Review Packet (Lessons 11-20) due Wednesday, 4/17
• Four cumulative (Lessons 1-20) quizzes on Wednesday, 4/17

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 358-359; 360-361
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 15 Test on Thursday

4.  History pgs. none; History Unit 5 Open Book Test Tomorrow

5.  Science pgs. 366-367

Weekend Notes

• We had 93% classroom participation for the Science Fair which is good. Most students presented and read their boards with clear, strong voices; a few need to practice projecting theirs. I do have some boards in the classroom that students need to bring home on Monday.
• Homework
• Monday: History Packet is due. Math textbook pages 354-355; 356-357
• Tuesday: History Open Book Test
• Wednesday: Wordly Wise Review Packet and Puzzle (#17-20) due; Cumulative Tests also take place.
• Thursday: Topic 15 Math Test
• Spring Break begins Friday, 4/19 and includes the following week. School resumes on Monday 4/29.
• Check the Class Dojo post for upcoming Author visits.

HW - Thursday, 4/11

Parents:

• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Thursday: Open House/Science Fair 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies; LIBRARY @ 1:15 p.m.
• S.I. classes are over for the school year. However, LEGO Mindstorms and Math Olympiad both end the week of 4/30.
• Spring Pictures on Tuesday, 4/16
• Friday, May 3 - The PTA is hosting "Family Night in Hollywood" and there is more information in the flyer going home. SPACE IS LIMITED.
• SBAC Science Test has been moved to AFTER testing. I will update you with the testing schedule before the break.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 20e due Friday; Test on Friday
• Review Packet (Lessons 11-20) and Puzzle (Lessons 17-20) due next Wednesday, 4/17
• Four cumulative (Lessons 1-20) tests also on Wednesday, 4/17
• Scholastic News - pg. 8 and Science Spin pg. 4 due Friday; Quiz Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. none
• Workbook pgs. 15-1 P/ 15-2 P
• Topic 15 Test next Thursday

4.  History pgs. none; Review Packet due Monday; History Test on Tuesday, 4/16

5.  Science pgs. none

• Science Fair projects need to be brought back to the classroom from the Multi. Presentations will take place on Friday. Projects to go home also on Friday.

HW - Wednesday, 4/10

Parents:

• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Wednesday:
• School Site Council Meeting @ 5 p.m.
• PTA Meeting in Multi @ 6 p.m. 
• Thursday: Music; Open House/Science Fair 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes ended TODAY. Math Olympiad and Lego Mindstorms both end 4/30.
• Spring Pictures on Tuesday, 4/16
• Friday, May 3 - The PTA is hosting "Family Night in Hollywood" and there is more information in the flyer going home. SPACE IS LIMITED.
• SBAC Science Test has been moved to AFTER testing. I will update you with the testing schedule before the break.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 20e due Friday; Test on Friday
• Review Packet (Lessons 11-20) and Puzzle (Lessons 17-20) due next Wednesday, 4/17
• Four cumulative (Lessons 1-20) tests also on Wednesday, 4/17
• Scholastic News - pg. 8 and Science Spin pg. 4 due Friday; Quiz Friday
• Reading packet due Tomorrow

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 352-353
• Workbook pgs. 15-4 R/P
• Topic 15 Test next Thursday

4.  History pgs. none; Review Packet due Monday; History Test on Tuesday, 4/16

5.  Science pgs. 360-365; review for Chapter 9 Test Tomorrow

• Science Fair projects need to be checked into the classroom first then taken into the Multi. Presentations will take place on Friday. Projects to go home also on Friday.

HW - Tuesday, 4/9

Parents:

• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.)
• School Site Council Meeting @ 5 p.m.
• PTA Meeting in Multi @ 6 p.m. 
• Thursday: Music; Open House/Science Fair 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes end TOMORROW. Math Olympiad and Lego Mindstorms both end 4/30.
• Spring Pictures on Tuesday, 4/16
• Friday, May 3 - The PTA is hosting "Family Night in Hollywood" and there is more information in the flyer going home. SPACE IS LIMITED.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 20 c-d; Test on Friday
• Review Packet (Lessons 11-20) due next Wednesday, 4/17
• Four cumulative (Lessons 1-20) quizzes on Wednesday, 4/17
• Scholastic News - pg. 8 and Science Spin pg. 4 due Friday; Quiz Friday
• Reading packet due Thursday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 350-351
• Workbook pgs. 15-3 R/P

4.  History pgs. none; History Test on Tuesday, 4/16

5.  Science pgs. none; review for Chapter 9 Test on Thursday

• Science Fair projects need to be checked into the classroom first then taken into the Multi. Presentations will take place on Friday. Projects to go home also on Friday.

HW - Monday, 4/8

Parents:

• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Tuesday: Music
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.)
• School Site Council Meeting @ 5 p.m.
• PTA Meeting in Multi @ 6 p.m. 
• Thursday: Music; Open House/Science Fair 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes end this week on 4/10. Math Olympiad and Lego Mindstorms both end 4/30.
• Spring Pictures on Tuesday, 4/16
• Friday, May 3 - The PTA is hosting "Family Night in Hollywood" and there is more information in the flyer going home. SPACE IS LIMITED.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 20 a-b; Test on Friday
• Review Packet (Lessons 11-20) due next Wednesday, 4/17
• Four cumulative (Lessons 1-20) quizzes on Wednesday, 4/17
• Scholastic News - pg. 8 and Science Spin pg. 4 due Friday; Quiz Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 346-347; 348-349
• Workbook pgs. 15-1 R; 15-2 R

4.  History pgs. none; History Test on Tuesday, 4/16

5.  Science pgs. 350; 352-353 #1-20 and Map the Concept; Chapter 9 Test on Thursday

• Science Fair projects due TOMORROW!
• Come to the classroom FIRST, then I will give you a sticker. Then you can take it to the Multi and set your board/project up.

HW - Thursday, 4/4

Parents:

• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Wednesday:  PTA Meeting in Multi @ 6 p.m. Moved to 4/10
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• PTA Movie Night: WRECK IT RALPH II (doors open 6 p.m.; movie start 6:30 p.m.)
• Next Week
• Monday: 5th Grade Group Picture Day @ 10:30 a.m.
• Tuesday: Science Fair projects are due
• Wednesday: PTA Meeting in the Library (PTA Elections for 2019-2020) @ 6 p.m.
• Thursday: Open House @ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Friday: SBAC 5th Grade Science Test  (see ClassDojo message regarding practice test website link)
• S.I. classes end on 4/10. Math Olympiad and Lego Mindstorms both end 4/30

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 19 e; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News - pg. 8 and Geography Spin pg. 4 due Friday; Quiz Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 338-339; 340-341
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 14 Test on Monday, 4/8

4.  History pgs. 115-118

5.  Science pgs. 342-343; 346-349

• ALL Science Fair projects are due on Tuesday, 4/9

HW - Wednesday, 4/3

Parents:

• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Wednesday:  PTA Meeting in Multi @ 6 p.m. Moved to 4/10
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• PTA Movie Night: WRECK IT RALPH II (doors open 6 p.m.; movie start 6:30 p.m.)
• S.I. classes end on 4/10. Math Olympiad and Lego Mindstorms both end 4/30

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 19 e; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News - pg. 8 and Geography Spin pg. 4 due Friday; Quiz Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 334-335; 336-337
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 14 Test on Monday, 4/8

4.  History pgs. 111-114

5.  Science pgs. none

• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I'm still missing 2. LAST DAY TO GET A FREE SCIENCE FAIR BOARD is TOMORROW!!!

HW - Tuesday, 4/2

Parents:

• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.); Library
• PTA Meeting in Multi @ 6 p.m. Moved to 4/10
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• PTA Movie Night: WRECK IT RALPH II (doors open 6 p.m.; movie start 6:30 p.m.)
• S.I. classes end on 4/10. Math Olympiad and Lego Mindstorms both end 4/30

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 19 c-d; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News - pg. 8 and Geography Spin pg. 4 due Friday; Close Reading packet due tomorrow; Quiz Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 332-333
• Workbook pgs. 14-3 R only

4.  History pgs. 107-110

5.  Science pgs. none

• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I'm still missing 2. LAST DAY TO GET A FREE SCIENCE FAIR BOARD is this THURSDAY!!!

HW - Monday, 4/1

Parents:

• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Tuesday: Music
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.); Library
• PTA Meeting in Multi @ 6 p.m. Moved to 4/10
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• PTA Movie Night: WRECK IT RALPH II (doors open 6 p.m.; movie start 6:30 p.m.)
• S.I. classes end on 4/10. Math Olympiad and Lego Mindstorms both end 4/30

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 19 a-b; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News - pg. 8 and Geography Spin pg. 4 due Friday; Close Reading packet due Wednesday; Quiz Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 328-329; 330-331
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 13 Test tomorrow

4.  History pgs. 99-106

5.  Science pgs. 336-341

• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I'm still missing 2. Get started!