Leah's Tuesday Newsday!

The Competition For Title Of 'World's Smallest Dog' Heats Up!

By Meera Dolasia on November 9, 2012

 

http://www.dogonews.com/2012/11/9/the-competition-for-title-of-worlds-smallest-dog-heats-up

 

 

Sam's Tuesday Newsday!

Are Smart Mouthguards The Solution To Sports-Related Concussions?

By Allegra Staples on December 6, 2014

 

http://www.dogonews.com/2014/12/6/are-smart-mouthguards-the-solution-to-sports-related-concussions

 

Madison's Tuesday Newsday!

Corvettes Crash Into Massive Sinkhole

http://gogonews.com/corvettes-crash-into-massive-sinkhole/

Newsletter for the week of December 1, 2014

Mrs. Ryan’s 5^th Grade

 

Homework for the week of December 1, 2014

Day	Assignments
Monday	Spelling- Complete spelling lesson 9 pages, due Tuesday.  Please download the Spelling City App on your iPad, iPhone or any other device to support our spelling work this year.  Reading- Read at least 20 minutes and complete THINKMARK.  Check out our blogging website!! www.bookswelovedreading.blogspot.com.  Lesson 9 assessment Friday, Storm Warriors. TFK- no TFK this week!  Grammar- Kinds of nouns worksheet, due Thursday. Social Studies- Practice Wakko’s America song on youtube or teachertube!  Study states and capitals- Study and play games with your state and capital flashcards!  Read about your region in Regions Textbook page ______.
Tuesday	Spelling- Compose twenty sentences using one spelling word per sentence. Please be sure to underline each spelling word (you should use all twenty words). Make any necessary corrections to spelling workbook.  Due Thursday! Reading- Read at least 20 minutes and complete THINKMARK.  Check out our blogging website!   www.bookswelovedreading.blogspot.com.  Lesson 9 assessment Friday, Storm Warriors. TFK- No TFK this week! Grammar- Kinds of nouns worksheet, due Thursday. Social Studies- Practice Wakko’s America song on youtube or teachertube!  Study states and capitals- Study and play games with your state and capital flashcards!   Read about your region in Regions Textbook page ______.
Wednesday	Spelling- Compose twenty sentences using one spelling word per sentence. Please be sure to underline each spelling word (you should use all twenty words). Make any necessary corrections to spelling packet pages.  Due Thursday! Reading- Read at least 20 minutes and complete THINKMARK.  Check out our blogging website!! www.bookswelovedreading.blogspot.com.  Lesson 9 assessment Friday, Storm Warriors. TFK- no TFK this week!  Grammar- Kinds of nouns worksheet, due Thursday. Social Studies- Practice Wakko’s America song on youtube or teachertube!  Study states and capitals- Study and play games with your state and capital flashcards!  !  Read about your region in Regions Textbook page ______.
Thursday	Spelling- Write all spelling words in alphabetical order and in backwards alphabetical order. For example: bat, cat, mat   mat, cat, bat.  Study for spelling assessment tomorrow.   Due Friday. Reading- Read at least 20 minutes and complete THINKMARK.  Check out our blogging website!! www.bookswelovedreading.blogspot.com. Lesson 9 assessment tomorrow, Storm Warriors. TFK- No TFK this week! Grammar- Kinds of nouns worksheet, due Thursday. Social Studies- Practice Wakko’s America song on youtube or teachertube!  Study states and capitals- Study and play games with your state and capital flashcards!  !  Read about your region in Regions Textbook page ______.
Friday	Spelling- Lesson 9 assessment today.  Get a jump start on lesson 9 by  visiting Spelling City this weekendJ Reading- Read at least 60 minutes and complete THINKMARK.Check out our blogging website!! www.bookswelovedreading.blogspot.com.  Lesson 9 assessment today, Storm Warriors. TFK- no TFK this week!  Social Studies- Practice Wakko’s America song on youtube or teachertube!  Study states and capitals- Study and play games with your state and capital flashcards
Weekly Reminders	Please remind your child to bring their THINKMARK to school each day! Your child should practice their math facts daily on Reflex Math!  They have their username and password information! Please send in Box Tops to help earn supplies for our school!  Please send them in an envelope or bag with your child’s name and teacher’s name. Bring a healthy, nut free snack to school each day! READ, READ, READ!

 

 

 

 

Tessa's Tuesday Newsday!

World's Biggest Spider Weighs As Much As A Newborn Puppy

By Meera Dolasia on October 26, 2014

Link

Ian's Tuesday Newsday!

Air-Powered Lego Car Cruises Down The Streets Of Melbourne

By Meera Dolasia on January 6, 2014

 

http://www.dogonews.com/2014/1/6/air-powered-lego-car-cruises-down-the-streets-of-Melbourne

 

 

Newsletter for the Week of November 24, 2014

 

Mrs. Ryan’s 5^th Grade

 

Homework for the week of November 24, 2014

Day	Assignments
Monday	Spelling- No spelling lesson this week!  Reading- Read at least 20 minutes and complete THINKMARK.  Check out our blogging website!! www.bookswelovedreading.blogspot.com TFK-The Power of Sharing - Read and complete the 2-sided worksheet that will be due Monday (12/1).  Social Studies- Practice Wakko’s America song on youtube or teachertube!  Study states and capitals- Study and play games with your state and capital flashcards!  West capitals quiz Wednesday!
Tuesday How To Presentations from 1:10-2:10: Anthony Sam W. Matt Jacob Sam G.	Spelling- No Spelling lesson this week! Reading- Read at least 20 minutes and complete THINKMARK.  Check out our blogging website!   www.bookswelovedreading.blogspot.com TFK- The Power of Sharing- Read and complete the 2-sided worksheet that will be due Monday (12/1).  Social Studies- Practice Wakko’s America song on youtube or teachertube!  Study states and capitals- Study and play games with your state and capital flashcards!  West capitals quiz Wednesday!
Wednesday How To Presentations from 1:10-2:10: Ian Tyler Kylie Hunter Mackenzie Jared	Spelling- No Spelling lesson this week! Reading- Read at least 20 minutes and complete THINKMARK.  Check out our blogging website!! www.bookswelovedreading.blogspot.com. TFK- The Power of Sharing- Read and complete the 2-sided worksheet that will be due Monday (12/1).  Social Studies- Practice Wakko’s America song on youtube or teachertube!  Study states and capitals- Study and play games with your state and capital flashcards!  West capitals quiz today!
Thursday	No School!  Happy Thanksgiving!!
Friday	No School!!!!
Weekly Reminders	We hope you can join us for our How To Presentations! Please remind your child to bring their THINKMARK to school each day! Please send in Box Tops to help earn supplies for our school!  Please send them in an envelope or bag with your child’s name and teacher’s name. Bring a healthy, nut free snack to school each day! READ, READ, READ!

Thank you to the Smith (Niko) and Rhindress family for donating books for our classroom library!  We are still in need of gently used board games for indoor recess fun (checkers, chess, cards, etc).  Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

THANKSJ

THINKCENTRAL Link!

THINKCENTRAL

Reflex Math Practice!

Here is the link for our AWESOME math facts practice!

Reflex Math

1. Click Launch
2. Complete required fields
3. Have fun mastering your facts!!

Tyler's Tuesday Newsday!

A Massive Dinosaur Discovery

Paleontologists uncover details about one of the world’s largest land animals

September 05, 2014

By Cameron Keady with AP reporting

 

http://www.timeforkids.com/news/massive-dinosaur-discovery/171196

Sam's Tuesday newsday!

Wingardium Leviosa! British Artist "Levitates" Covent Garden's Historic Market Building

http://www.dogonews.com/2014/10/10/wingardium-leviosa-british-artist-levitates-covent-gardens-historic-market-building

GoMath! Standards Practice Book (SPB)

http://www.k6.thinkcentral.com/content/hsp/math/hspmath/go_math_2012/na/gr5/practice_book_se_9780547588674_/launch.html

Jay's Tuesday Newsday!

Video Of The Week - Potato Chip Bags Double Up As Flotation Devices!
By Meera Dolasia on October 6, 2014

http://www.dogonews.com/2014/10/6/video-of-the-week-potato-chip-bags-double-up-as-flotation-devices

Newsletter 10/27/14-10/31/14

Mrs. Ryan’s 5^th Grade

 Homework for the week of October 27, 2014

Day	Assignments
Monday	Spelling- Complete spelling lesson 6 pages, due Tuesday.  Please download the Spelling City App on your iPad, iPhone or any other device to support our spelling work this year.  Reading- Read at least 20 minutes and complete THINKMARK.  Check out our blogging website!! www.bookswelovedreading.blogspot.com TFK- Mountains of Fire- Read and be prepared for a comprehension quiz Friday.  You may use your TFK during the quiz to find evidence for the answers. Social Studies- Practice Wakko’s America song on youtube or teachertube!  Study states and capitals- West Map Quiz Friday.  Study and play games with your state and capital flashcards!
Tuesday	Spelling- Compose twenty sentences using one spelling word per sentence. Please be sure to underline each spelling word (you should use all twenty words). Make any necessary corrections to spelling workbook.  Due Thursday! Reading- Read at least 20 minutes and complete THINKMARK.  Check out our blogging website!   www.bookswelovedreading.blogspot.com TFK- Mountains of Fire- Read and be prepared for a comprehension quiz Friday.  You may use your TFK during the quiz to find evidence for the answers. Social Studies- Practice Wakko’s America song on youtube or teachertube!  Study states and capitals- West Map Quiz Friday.  Study and play games with your state and capital flashcards!
Wednesday	Spelling- Compose twenty sentences using one spelling word per sentence. Please be sure to underline each spelling word (you should use all twenty words). Make any necessary corrections to spelling packet pages.  Due Thursday! Reading- Read at least 20 minutes and complete THINKMARK.  Check out our blogging website!! www.bookswelovedreading.blogspot.com. TFK- Mountains of Fire- Read and be prepared for a comprehension quiz Friday.  You may use your TFK during the quiz to find evidence for the answers. Social Studies- Practice Wakko’s America song on youtube or teachertube!  Study states and capitals- West Map Quiz Friday.  Study and play games with your state and capital flashcards!
Thursday	Spelling- Write all spelling words in alphabetical order and in backwards alphabetical order. For example: bat, cat, mat   mat, cat, bat.  Study for spelling assessment tomorrow.   Due Friday. Reading- Read at least 20 minutes and complete THINKMARK.  Check out our blogging website!! www.bookswelovedreading.blogspot.com. TFK- Mountains of Fire- Read and be prepared for a comprehension quiz Friday.  You may use your TFK during the quiz to find evidence for the answers. Social Studies- Practice Wakko’s America song on youtube or teachertube!  Study states and capitals- West Map Quiz Friday.  Study and play games with your state and capital flashcards!
Friday Harvest Party 1:30-2:05!   Happy Halloween!	Spelling- Lesson 6 assessment today.  Get a jump start on lesson 7 by  visiting Spelling City this weekendJ Reading- Read at least 60 minutes and complete THINKMARK.Check out our blogging website!! www.bookswelovedreading.blogspot.com TFK- Mountains of fire- Read and be prepared for a comprehension quiz today.  You may use your TFK during the quiz to find evidence for the answers. Social Studies- Practice Wakko’s America song on youtube or teachertube!  Study states and capitals- West Map Quiz today!  Study and play games with your state and capital flashcards!
Weekly Reminders	Howe Caverns- Chaperones are Mrs. Pascucci and Mrs. Schmitt Please remind your child to bring their THINKMARK to school each day! Have a SAFE and FUN Halloween! Please send in Box Tops to help earn supplies for our school!  Please send them in an envelope or bag with your child’s name and teacher’s name. Bring a healthy, nut free snack to school each day! READ, READ, READ!

 

Thank you to the Smith (Niko) family for donating supplies for our classroom!  We are still in need of fine-tip Sharpies for our upcoming Regions for the United States project and gently used board games for indoor recess fun (checkers, chess, cards, etc).

THANKSJ

 

Book Recommendations for your THINKMARK!

http://bookswelovedreading.blogspot.com/

GoMath! Standards Practice Book (SPB)

SPB Link:

http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/content/hsp/math/hspmath/go_math_2012/na/gr5/practice_book_se_9780547588674_/launch.html

GoMath! Student Text Book

http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/content/hsp/math/gomath2012/na/gr5/se_9780547587684_/html5/index.html

Brian's Tuesday Newsday!

Super Crystal Could Allow Mere Mortals To Be "Aquaman" (Or Woman)!

By Kendall Costello on October 6, 2014

CCSS NAS-2 Grades: 5-8 Word Search

http://www.dogonews.com/2014/10/6/super-crystal-could-allow-mere-mortals-to-be-aquaman-or-woman