Ch. 6 Soclal Studies Test

Ch 6 Social Studies test will be 12/1. They will be going over the following information in class for students to take notes. A study guide will not be given.

Ch. 6 Social Studies Study Guide: The Civil War and Reconstruction

Main People, Concepts, and Vocabulary

Review from Ch. 5:

States rights, John Brown, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe

Lesson 1:

the advantages (strengths) of North and advantages (strengths) of South, Fort Sumter, Robert E. Lee, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln, Battle of Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Emancipation Proclamation

Lesson 3:

Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, William T. Sherman, the Atlanta Campaign, the March to the Sea, total war, Appomattox Court House,

Lesson 4:

Reconstruction, the effects (results) of the war, Freedman’s Bureau, Black Codes, 13^th Amendment, 14^th Amendment, 15^th Amendment,

Lesson 5:

sharecropping, Jim Crow laws, segregation, the results (effects) of Reconstruction

Ch. 3 Science Test

Science Ch 3 Science Test will be next Thursday, November 17th. Students should study vocabulary words and definitions as well as lessons in the workbook.

Samaritan's Purse: Operation Christmas Child

Throughout the year, but especially at this time of year, it is important to think others, particularly those children who are less fortunate than we are. Therefore, our class has decided to participate in the Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child. We are collecting items to fill shoe-box size boxes to send to children around the world who are in need. We have several boxes to fill by November 15^th. Below is a list of “Gift Suggestions”:

School supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

Toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch a Sketch toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky, etc.

Hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

Other: hard candy and lollipops, mints, gum, (please place all candy in a Ziploc bag), T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)

DO NOT INCLUDE: used or damaged items, war-related items, such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolates or food; out of date candy, liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers, aerosol cans

Participating in this opportunity is completely voluntary. We appreciate any help and support that you can give.

Thank you!

Holiday Info

We will be having our Santa's Workshop on November 22nd beginning after lunch! Can't wait! We will have so much fun!

Also, while you are out shopping during the next month, please note:

For Christmas we will have a party, but the students do not exchange gifts. Instead, I ask for parents to send in "stocking stuffer" type items for their Christmas bags. That way everyone gets similar items.

In the past, parents have sent in some of the items listed below (we have 26 students, but we might get a new student between now and then, so if possible send in an extra item). Right now we have 13 boys and 13 girls. Please send items to me by December 9th - label the bag/items "For Christmas Bags" - just so I will know what the items are for, as we will also be asking for Christmas party stuff at a little later date.

Stocking stuffer/bag suggestions:

lip balm/chapstick
Hot Wheel type cars
Barettes
Nail polish
Christmas candy (NO Peanuts/Nuts - No items manufactured in the same plant with any kind of nuts, please!)
pocket size kleenex, hand sanitizer
gloves/mittens
Christmas erasers, pencils
Christmas straws
Hand pencil sharpener
Gel pens
Crayons/colored pencils
Coloring/maze/puzzle books
Anything you think the kids might enjoy!

Thank you for your help!

Monday - October 31st

Happy Halloween!
Thank you to everyone who sent in treats for our class! We appreciate your thoughtfulness!

Complete math worksheet - due Tuesday
Study spelling and vocabulary for the Unit 2 cumulative review tests on Friday - we marked each list today
Read AR if you have not tested on 8 books for the year

Math Ch 3 Test Friday
Science voc/def due Tuesday for Mrs. Dyer's class and Friday for Ms. Martin's class
Science - Both classes should re-read chapter 3 lesson 1 in case there is a "POP QUIZ" over it
November genre - Historical Fiction (project sheet will be given on Tuesday, Nov. 1st to be signed and returned by Wed. - then students will clip them in their binders.)

October Nominations and Awards

Tanner was nominated as the Super Citizen for October !

Noah received a prize from Fun World for the Hard Worker Award for October!

Way to go boys!!!! We are proud of you!

Fall Festival

The kids had a GREAT time today at our class's Fall Festival! Thank you Jenny, Lisa, Dana, Tali, and Tina for providing such fun treats and activities!

Spelling and Vocabulary Lists; Unit 2, Week 1

Unit 2, Week 2 Spelling and Vocabulary lists Story: Rattlers!

Spelling: plural words

Copy words in agenda in ABC order – due Tuesday

Complete spelling wkst. p. 41/42– due Wednesday

Study nightly (M-Th) for the sp. test on Friday.

1. rattlers 11. difficulties

2. fangs 12. batches

3. countries 13. abilities

4. liberties 14. lashes

5. potatoes 15. identities

6. rodeos 16. losses

7. taxes 17. possibilities

8. reptiles 18. notches

9. surroundings 19. zeroes

10. beliefs 20. eddies

Vocabulary:

Use your reading book glossary to find and write the part of speech and definition for each vocabulary word – finish for hw – due Tuesday.

Complete vocabulary worksheet – due Thursday

Study each night, Monday – Thursday, for your test on Friday.

1. species ( ) –

2. survive ( ) –

3. alert ( ) –

4. vibrates ( ) –

5. surroundings ( ) –

6. prey ( ) –

7. predators ( ) –

8. lunging ( ) -

We will read the story Rattlers! in class together on Tuesday. All students should re-read the story at home Tuesday night to prepare for comprehension work (on Wed.) and the story test on Friday.

Homework_Monday_Oct.3, 2011

Sp. ABC order in agenda
Math Ch. 2 Test - Wednesday- finish ODD (#1-35)problems from the book that you started in class
Finish voc def using the reading book glossary


Due to the Field Trip on Thursday, mul. speed test will be on Friday.

UCES Parent Night - Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

October - mystery genre - project due no later than Oct. 31st- more to come on the actual project

Field Trip Thursday to Smithgall Woods - Depart UCES at 8:20ish and return at 2:00ish - no signed slip - no trip Cost $3.00 - wear old clothes/shoes - layers for cool morning and warm afternoon

End of 1st 9 weeks' grading period is October 20th - you must have your 6 books/250,000 words completed by the end of the day on October 20th.

Fall Break - next week - Oct. 10-14

Upcoming Events

Field trip to Smithgall Woods (near Helen) next Thursday for our class - the cost is $3.00 - please sign and return the form by next Wednesday

UCES Parent Night - October 4th at 6:00 p.m. - all parents are invited to attend - there will be babysitting/child care

Fall Break begins October 10th!!

Homework_Wednesday_Sept. 28, 2011

Read AR
Study for economics test on Thursday
Study for mul. speed test on Thursday - 0-12
Sp/voc sheet due Thursday

Genre project due Friday - no late projects accepted

Homework_Sept. 27, 2011

Final writing due Wed.
Math wkst p. 28
Sp. 3x ea
Read AR if you have not tested on 4 books
Study for Thursday's economics test


Fantasy genre project due Friday - NO LATE projects will be accepted!

Spelling and Vocabulary Lists Unit 2, week 1

From the story Shiloh

1. afternoon
2. background
3. overcome
4. pillowcase
5. rooftop
6. flagpole
7. footstep
8.vice president
9. cornfield
10. cornmeal
11. ice-skating
12. cardboard
13. field trip
14. ninety-one
15. eggshell
16. all right
17. cheerleader
18. armchair
19. earthworm
20. mountaintop

Vocabulary
1. decency
2. mournful
3. bulletin board
4. delivering
5. shrieks
6. injury
7. slurp
8. sympathy

Monday_Homework 9/26/2011

Math wkst. p. 27
Mul. speed test Thurs. 0-12
Finish voc. def.
ABC order in agenda
Economics test Thursday
Final writing due Wednesday
Read AR

Homework_Wednesday_ September 21

Read AR if you haven't tested on 4 books
Study sp/voc for cumulative test on Friday
Study mul. facts 0-12 speed test Thursday
Complete math wksht. p. 25
Think of a game idea for writing (softball, baseball, video games, etc)

Book Fair til Friday

Tuesday_Homework_9/20

Study mul. facts for test on Thursday - 0-12
Math p. 90 #30-37
Read AR
Study sp/voc for cumulative test on Friday

Book Fair til Friday!

Homework_Monday_Sept.19, 2011

We have made a change to our schedule to help your child (hopefully) have a better day. Mrs. Dyer will be teaching reading and math to her class, and Ms. Martin will be teaching reading and math to her class. We will still be switching classes for science and social studies, but switching for our core subjects has just been too hard on everyone. We feel that this change will benefit everyone. As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me!

Study for the cumulative sp/voc test on Friday (we marked words on our lists to study by)
Read AR - if you have not tested on 4 books
Study for mul. test 0-12 - test Thursday
Complete math p. 22 #10-17

September genre projects due Sept. 30 - no late projects accepted

Tuesday - Homework September 13

Finish sp. 3x ea. - due Wed.
Re-read Forests of the World
Study for civics test
Read AR - you should be working on your 4th AR book to test
Study mul. facts for speed test on Thurs. - 0-11

Monday - Sept. 12 - Homework

Write your spelling words in ABC order in your agenda
Complete 5 vocabulary definitions using reading book glossary
Study for mul. speed test 0-11 - Test Thursday
Read AR - you should be working on your 4th book to test on
Picture day - Friday - SMILE!
Progress Reports go home Tuesday - sign and return, please


Spelling 3x each assigned - due Wednesday (2x cursive/1x print)
Sp/voc worksheets assigned - due Thursday
Sp/voc/story tests on Friday

Spelling and Vocabulary September 12 - 16

Spelling and Vocabulary words for the story Forests of the World

Monday - write spelling words in ABC order in agenda - due Tuesday
Tuesday - write words 3x each - 2x cursive and 1x print - due Wednesday
Wednesday - complete sp./voc. worksheet, assigned Monday, due Thursday
Monday - Thursday - STUDY spelling words for your test on Friday

1. tuna
2. duty
3. lose
4. few
5. doom
6. bamboo
7. brood
8. crooks
9. hoof
10. hooks
11. booth
12. handbook
13. prove
14. mute
15. amuse
16. plume
17. hue
18. view
19. bruise
20. union

Vocabulary words
Monday - name the part of speech and complete the definitions for each vocabulary words using the glossary in your reading book - due Tuesday
Tuesday - re-read the story Forests of the World and study the vocabulary words/definitions
Wednesday - Thursday - STUDY vocabulary words and definitions for your test on Friday

1. quest
2. settings
3. reduce
4. buffet
5. major

Homework Sept. 5 - 9

Monday
Labor day! No school!
Read if you have not tested on 2 books
Rotary Walk - Thursday - Don't forget to collect donations/ pledges! (Donation/pledge sheet given last Friday.)
Friday, September 9th, is RED, WHITE, and BLUE day! Wear these colors proudly!


Tuesday
Spelling in agenda in ABC order
Spelling 3 x each due Thursday
Sp/voc wksht (p. 27, p. 29) - due Friday
Science - ch. 1 voc. test Wednesday - STUDY!
Mul. speed test 0-9 on Thursday - STUDY!
Rotary Walk - Thursday - collect donations/pledges!
Math - ch. 1 test Friday - STUDY!
Sp/voc tests Friday


Wednesday
Finish spelling 3x ea - due Thursday
Re-read Pipiolo and the Roof Dogs
Sp/voc worksheet due Friday
Sp/voc tests Friday - STUDY
Mul. speed test 0-9 - Thursday
Rotary Walk - Thursday - collect donations/pledges!
Math - ch 1 test Friday - STUDY
Read AR - minimum of 20 total pages for the day

Thursday
Finish sp/voc worksheets - due Friday
Sp/voc tests Friday- STUDY!
Math ch 1 test Friday - STUDY
Turn in Rotary Walk money on Friday if you have not turned it in on Thursday!
Read AR - minimum of 20 total pages for the day
Friday is RED, WHITE, and BLUE day!

Friday
Read at least 20 pages each day -Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Get agendas signed


**Read nightly - students should be working on their third AR book in their range to test on soon!
**September genre project assigned last Friday - FANTASY! - instruction sheets need to be signed by parents and students. Students keep these sheets in their binder for reference.

Spelling and Vocabulary September 6 - 9

Story: Pipiolo and the Roof Dogs

Spelling
1. clear
2. nerve
3. squirt
4. verse
5. surf
6. lurk
7. year
8. stern
9. spurts
10. lurch
11. blurt
12. thirst
13. spur
14. engineer
15. jeer
16. sneer
17. dreary
18. squirm
19. swerve
20. yearns

Vocabulary
1. cooperation
2. celebration
3. fragrance
4. variety
5. canceled
6. moistened
7. theory
8. transformed

Friday _ Homework

Please read AR Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon.

September FANTASY genre was assigned today. Each student was given a sheet of instructions for the cereal box project. Parents and students must sign the form. I will check on Wednesday for signatures. Your child will keep this form in his/her binder to refer to during the month of September.

Multiplication 0-9 speed test is Thursday

Ch 1 math test next Friday

Science ch 1 vocabulary test next Wednesday

Nines Times Tables "Trick"

Today, Mrs. Dyer taught the students how to use their fingers to figure out their nines times tables (1-10). All they have to memorize is 9 x 0, 9 x 11, and 9 x 12. Those first two facts are easy! Ask your child to teach you the finger "trick" for the nines times tables if you don't already know it yourself.

Thursday_Homework

Make corrections on mul. speed test with colored pencil if you made below 90%
Read AR
August genre project/AR test - realistic fiction- due tomorrow
Finish sp/voc worksheet
Study sp and voc def
Make sure your science chapter 1 vocabulary definitions are completed - test next Wednesday

September genre is fantasy - more to come about the project that will be due September 30th - as always, no late projects will be accepted

Wednesday's Homework

Read AR
Study multiplication - speed test 0-8 on Thursday
Study science vocabulary definitions (1-16) - test on Wednesday
Finish August genre - due Friday
Sp/voc wksht due Friday
Study spelling and vocabulary words

Don't forget to send in items for Mrs. Marsh's art class
Also, your child will need an empty cereal box for September's genre project
21st Century is collecting empty paper towel tubes

Please sign agendas nightly- even on Friday
Remember that the agendas are the best ways to communicate and should have all assignments copied into it. The class blog/website might not be updated daily as we are very busy!

Tuesday - Homework

Read AR - at least 20 min.
Study mul. 0-8 for speed test on Thursday
Spelling - write 3x each - 2x in cursive and 1x in print -due Wednesday
Sp./voc. worksheet - due Friday

Monday - Homework

Study mul. 0-8 for speed test on Thursday
Read AR for at least 20 min.
Sp. in agenda in ABC order
Make sure your voc. definitions are finished - due Tuesday
Make sure your science voc. for chapter 1 - all lessons and chapter 2, lesson 1 are finished - due Tuesday
August genre project and AR test is due by Friday, September 2nd

Remember, parents need to sign the agenda each night - including Friday

Spelling and Vocabulary

Spelling
1. heart
2. swear
3. aboard
4. squares
5. swore
6. chart
7. scorn
8. starch
9. source
10. fare
11. barge
12. thorn
13. marsh
14. force
15. harsh
16. scarce
17. coarse
18. flare
19. course
20. sword

Vocabulary

1. function
2. adjusted
3. disasters
4. environment
5. mission
6. maze
7. zone
8. gravity

Art Supplies Needed

Molly Marsh, our 5th grade art teacher, has asked that we gather some things for an upcoming art project the children will be doing. She needs the "stuff" by the first of September. Here is what she is requesting:

Magazines that can be cut up for type/fonts, old graph paper(the older the better!), old classified ads, not the whole paper!(again the older the better). . . Basically, I would need enough of this stuff for each fifth grader to have one piece @8.5" x 11"of each of these materials. When I mention the older the better, aged to the point of yellowing paper(s) is the effect I hope for! Obviously I do not need 250 magazines to show up in my room, but if each student had ONE old magazine they could cut up, it would help tremendously!

Thank you for any help with this endeavor!

Homework

Students need to read in their AR book for at least 20 min each night
Complete DITB (Drops in the Bucket) 2 worksheet - due Thursday
Study multiplication for speed test on Thursday
Get last week's mul. test signed and make corrections on n.b paper of the ones you missed
Sp and voc sheet due Friday
Get agenda signed

*Don't forget - August genre is realistic fiction - due 9/2/11

Open House_THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who attended Open House last night! I hope you and your child enjoy the homework pass. I promise to try to catch our blog up today with homework and this week's spelling and vocabulary words.

Spelling and Vocabulary Week 2

Long vowels
1. paste
2. bride
3. shave
4. spice
5. greed
6. plead
7. greet
8. heap
9. paid
10. coach
11. theme
12. type
13. oak
14. growth
15. yolk
16. folks
17. aim
18. prey
19. tow
20. grind

Vocabulary
1. advertisement
2. sauntered
3. commenced
4. elected
5. wring
6. impress
7. original
8. fireball

August Genre - Realistic Fiction

Each month we study a different genre in class. We discuss the elements of the genre, usually read a book in the specific genre, and the students are assigned a project (book report, cereal box creation, character dress-up, poster, etc.). Students must read a book in the genre for that month and complete the assigned project before the last school day of that month. Most months will use books that can be quizzed on (AR quiz). Therefore, they must also quiz on the book before the end of the month. NO LATE WORK is accepted for the genre projects since students have about a month to complete the project. This genre project counts as 2 reading test grades (the project and AR test).


I encourage students to get started early in the month to check out a book, read it, and test on it. If they read a book and do poorly on the AR quiz, they should choose another book for that genre, read it, and test on it, as a poor AR quiz grade might hurt their overall reading grade. Sometimes, students don't make a good choice and decide to keep the poor AR test grade. I encourage them to read another book in the assigned genre, but I don't "make" them. It's up to them to be responsible and make good choices.

The genre for August is realistic fiction. These books are fiction, but the setting, plot, and characters seem real and could happen. The setting takes place in modern times (instead of in the past like historical times). Books included in this genre are Beverly Cleary books, some Louis Sachar books, Matt Christopher books, and Gary Paulsen books, to name a few. This month's project is fairly simple. Each student has been given a genre sheet to complete - it's like a book report. All sections should be completed and handwriting should be legible. Students receive ONE copy of the genre project.

The August genre project is due September 2 (since we didn't go to the library until this past Wednesday, August 17th). Each student checked out a realistic fiction book on Wednesday.

Thursday_Homework!

Study for your spelling and vocabulary tests on Friday! Let's all try to make a 100% on both tests!!
Please return all forms to Ms. Martin tomorrow, if possible!
Read in your chapter books tonight

Thanks, boys and girls, for being such a wonderful class! I love each and every one of you!

Wednesday _ Happy Hump Day!

Multiplication speed test - Thursday
Study spelling and vocabulary
August genre - realistic fiction - assigned
Finish reading at least 20 pages in your chapter book

Tuesday

Sp. 3x each is due Wednesday
Sp and voc worksheet is due Friday
Multiplication speed test Thursday
Study spelling and voc for tests on Friday
Get agenda signed nightly

5th grade Open House - August 23rd at 5:30

We will be going to the library for orientation and to check out a realistic fiction book for our August genre on Wednesday.

Important!!

5th grade will be having Open House on Tuesday, August 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Please plan on attending!!

Our class SPECIALS schedule is as follows:
Monday - music
Tuesday - PE
Wednesday - PE
Thursday - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Friday - Writing or Art

Lunch 12:05 - 12:35

Students may bring a nutritious snack to eat around 10:10 in the morning. They may also bring water to drink.

Please sign agendas each night M-F!

Thank you for the donations of Kleenex, checkers, and a soccer ball! The kids and I really appreciate your help!

Spelling and Vocabulary words - Unit 1 Week 1

Spelling words - short vowels
1. jut
2. dove
3. nick
4. tenth
5. shrug
6. stuff
7. sense
8. damp
9. cot
10. fling
11. notch
12. gush
13. scan
14. batch
15. rough
16. stump
17. tough
18. laugh
19. guess
20. lead

Vocabulary words
1. capable
2. categories
3. luminous
4. strands
5. credit
6. soggy
7. slumped
8. gigantic
9. distorted
10. bulging

Monday, August 15th Homework

Write spelling words in ABC order in agenda - NEATLY!
Study spelling and vocabulary words for tests on Friday
Spelling 3 x ea. due Wednesday - 2 times in cursive and one time in print
Multiplication speed test Thursday
Please sign agendas NIGHTLY M-F!

Welcome Back to School

I want to take a minute to say THANK YOU to all my wonderful students and parents for making our first two days of school an absolute success! We have the BEST class! The children are well mannered and seem to be hard workers. I can't wait to see all my kids on Monday! I hope everyone has a restful and fun weekend!

**Don't forget to get your agenda signed for Friday sometime over the weekend. Also, study those multiplication facts for our speed test on Thursday!

Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year!

Dear new 5th grader and family,

Welcome to 5^th grade! I’m excited to be working with you and look forward to a successful, positive year together. It’s going to be great! Feel free to email me this summer so that I can get to know you better and visit my class website (info below). UCES will host a drop-in Meet the Teacher on August 10^th from 1:00 to 3:00. I’m in classroom #218, on the top floor of the building where the elementary lunchroom is. I can't wait to meet you and let you see our classroom before school begins on Thursday, August 11^th.

Fifth grade is academically challenging yet full of rewards that come with responsibility. It is very important for students to maintain skills over the summer, especially multiplication tables (0-12). You'll definitely need to know them in 5th grade math. You can easily practice your math skills in the kitchen (measurement) and figuring out totals/making change while shopping. Plus there are lots of fun, free math websites (see mine for links).

Please continue to read and write over the summer. You can find lots of interesting books and magazines at the public library. I encourage you to write in a journal this summer. Entries could include places you go, things you do, etc. Continuing to read and write will help you maintain fluency in these areas.

I anticipate a successful 5th grade year full of growth and discovery, and I know you do, too. Please be sure to look over the attached suggested supply list. Students need to come to school prepared each day. Organization, responsibility, accountability, and hard work will lead to success.

I look forward to working closely with each of you. Research and past experience indicate that students are more successful when parents take an active role in their children's education. I’m counting on you. See you in August! Have a safe and happy summer.

Sincerely,

Ms. Traci Martin

(tmartin@ucschools.org)

Suggested Supply List for 2011-2012

· a good attitude and willingness to try

· binder (Zippered binders tend to last longer.)

· 7 tabbed dividers to use for reading, English/language arts, spelling & vocabulary, math, science, social studies, paper

· 5 packs of loose leaf notebook paper - wide ruled

· a blue spiral notebook (100 or more pages) for math

· number 2 pencils

· colored pencils

· glue stick

· a red, a blue, and an orange folder with prongs (plastic folders last longer)

· another pronged folder with 25 sheets of paper and a pencil for Technology

· hand-held pencil sharpener with lid

· dry erase marker to use with student boards

HELPFUL HOME RESOURCES: ruler, scissors, glue, dictionary

Welcome!

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