March 18, 2020

  OH DEER! What could you do today? I have an idea!

Question: Who is bigger….Mrs. Bigger or her baby? (answer is at the bottom of this page)

  1. Daily Comprehension.
  2. 1/2 page google Doc on this question:  If you could write a final chapter to the book The Witch of Blackbird Pond, what is one event the chapter would include?
  3. Take a quiz on Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America on Sheppard Software and report out to me how you do 🙂
  4. 45 minutes of reading
  5. Solve the following math problems:

#1.   What is 1/3 of 25  = 8  1/3

#2.  What is 2/5 of 11 = 4  2/5

#3.   13.762 – 6.71=   7.052

#4.   14.9 – 4.1167=  10.7833

#5.   8.9 – 2.444=. 6.456

#6. What is the area of a triangle that has a height of 8.4″ and  a base of 5″?  21 sq ‘

#7.What is the volume of a rectangular prism (box) that has a base of 5.2″ a height of 3.4″ and a length of 7.3″ ? 129.064 cubic”

***I will post the answers to these questions later in the day on a blog update!!! 🙂

DON’T FORGET……Liberty Kids Episodes 1, 2, 3…………

Have you taken a good look at how the buds are swelling on the trees and bushes? With your parent’s permission, you may want to dissect one and compare it to the one that we dissected last fall.

**Answer: Her baby…….it is a little bigger 🙂

 

March 17, 2020

Good Morning My Favorite 5th Grade Students!

Hope you all have a great day! Here are a few things to work on today:

  1. Daily Comp. Packet
  2. Quick Response to me using a Google Doc that you share with me (share the same way that you shared your slide show) QUESTION: Of all the books that I read to you this year so far (Blood on the River, Where the Red Fern Grows, Sign of the Beaver, Out of My Mind, and The Witch of Blackbird Pond) which one did you like the best….Why? Explain…..
  3. Math……Remember how to do a 1/4 scale floor plan design?( 1/4″ = 1′ 0″) How would you design a house that is 1700 square on the main level? (Hint….you will need to tape a few pieces of paper together.
  4. Reading…..Remember to get in at least 45 minutes of reading……;)
  5. Sheppard Software & Prodigy

Hey, don’t forget to be a blessing around the house to all of those around you!

Miss you all!  Have a great day!

-Mr. Karel

March 16, 2020

Good Morning!

Over the next few weeks,  I will update my blog with information and extra practice work for you all!

I will also be checking my email on a regular basis for questions, concerns, and turned in work via google docs!

**Our fundraiser pick up date is now scheduled for the end of April. Further information will be communicated as that time approaches.

For today:

  1. DC packet
  2. SSR reading for points
  3. math packet
  4. continue to work on MEMIOR revisions
  5. clean your room!!!!
  6. help out around the house!!

Hope you all have a great day!!!

-Mr. Karel

March 9 – 13

Think Spring !!

Morning Hockey

When:  Beginning March 2 through March, 2020 (8:00- 8:40 a.m.)

Where:  Alward Elementary Gym

Who:  Girls-  play on Monday and Wednesday

           Boys-  play on Tuesday and Thursday

Important Dates:

March 9 and 11 – Parent / Teacher Conferences – Students are invited to attend and share at the conference.

March 10 – Baldwin Middle School visit from 10:30 – 2:10

March 17 – Fundraiser pick up from 3 to 4 at door U.

April 3 – 10 – Spring Break

April 21,22,23 and 28,29,30 – M-Step testing

April 24 – Spring Carnival

May 28 & 29 – 5th grade camp /  Students’ cost for camp is $75.00. Parents’ cost to join us at camp is $35.00.

This week in my room:

Read-aloud – The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Math– Unit 6

Science– CER’s and science writing

Homework: ANY UNFINISHED CLASSWORK

March 2 – 6

Think Spring!!

Morning Hockey

When:  Beginning March 2 through March, 2020 (8:00- 8:40 a.m.)

Where:  Alward Elementary Gym

Who:  Girls-  play on Monday and Wednesday

           Boys-  play on Tuesday and Thursday

Upcoming Events: 

March 2 – Frandale fundraiser orders and money are due.

This fundraiser is for students who would like to earn money to help pay for 5th grade camp. Students’ cost for camp is $75.00. Parents’ cost to join us at camp is $35.00.

March 3 – Symphony field trip

March 6 – Early Release, students released at 12:15

March 9 and 11 – Parent / Teacher Conferences

March 10 – Baldwin Middle School visit from 10:30 – 2:10

March 17 – Fundraiser pick up from 3 to 4 at door U.

April 3 – 10 – Spring Break

April 24 – Spring Carnival

May 28 & 29 – 5th grade camp

This week in my room:

Read-aloud – The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Math- Unit 6

Science- CER’s and science writing

Homework: ANY UNFINISHED CLASSWORK

Feb. 24 – 28

Combined Pirates and Vikings on Monday & Wednesday  8:00am-8:40am. (BOYS and GIRLS).

Important Dates:

February 14 – March 12 – Frandale Fundraiser for camp $

March 6 – Early Release, students released at 12:15

March 9 and 11 – Parent / Teacher Conferences

March 17 – Fundraiser pick up from 3 to 4 at door U.

April 3 – 10 – Spring Break

May 28 & 29 – 5th grade camp

This week in my room:

Read-aloud – The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Math- Unit 5

Science- CER’s and science writing

Homework: ANY UNFINISHED CLASSWORK

 

Feb. 17 – 21

 

Combined Pirates and Vikings on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:00am-8:40am. (BOYS and GIRLS).

Important Dates:

February 14 – March 12 – Frandale Fundraiser for camp $

February 21 – Early Release, students released at 12:15

March 6 – Early Release, students released at 12:15

March 9 and 11 – Parent / Teacher Conferences

March 17 – Fundraiser pick up from 3 to 4 at door U.

April 3 – 10 – Spring Break

May 28 & 29 – 5th grade camp

This week in my room:

Read-aloud – The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Math- Unit 5

Science- CER’s and science writing

Homework: ANY UNFINISHED CLASSWORK

 

February 10 – 14

 

*****Intramural Schedule for this week********

Combined Pirates and Vikings on Monday & Wednesday 8:00am-8:40am. (BOYS and GIRLS).

Important Dates:

February 14 – Valentine’s Party from 1:30 to 2:30

February 14 – March 12 – Frandale Fundraiser for camp $

February 21 – Early Release, students released at 12:15

March 6 – Early Release, students released at 12:15

March 9 and 11 – Parent / Teacher Conferences

March 17 – Fundraiser pick up from 3 to 4 at door U.

April 3 – 10 – Spring Break

May 28 & 29 – 5th grade camp

This week in my room:

Read-aloud – The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Math- Unit 5

Science- CER’s and science writing

Homework: ANY UNFINISHED CLASSWORK

 

February 5 – 7

 

***Intramural Hockey will start NEXT WEEK MONDAY 

Stay tuned for a schedule!

February 5 – Read-a-loud Day

February 14 – March 12 – Fundraiser for camp $

February 21 – Early Release, students released at 12:15

March 6 – Early Release, students released at 12:15

March 9 and 11 – Parent / Teacher Conferences

March 17 – Fundraiser pick up from 3 to 4 at door U.

April 3 – 10 – Spring Break

May 28 & 29 – 5th grade camp

This Week in My Room:

Read-Aloud: Blood on the River

Math: Unit 5

Science: Space and CERS

ELA:  Literary Essay

Homework:

Reading for 30 minutes per night

Finish up any class work not completed at school (Especially Math & D.C.)

Study for any up and coming tests or quizzes

 

January 27 – 31

****** THERE ARE NO BEFORE SCHOOL INTRAMURAL SPORTS THIS WEEK****** STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT SCHEDULE COMING SOON!!!

Important Dates:

January 31 – Spirit Day and Early Release, students released at 12:15

February 3 and 4 – Winter Break

February 5 – Read-a-loud Day

February 14 – March 12 – Fundraiser for camp $

February 21 – Early Release, students released at 12:15

March 6 – Early Release, students released at 12:15

March 9 and 11 – Parent / Teacher Conferences

March 17 – Fundraiser pick up from 3 to 4 at door U.

April 3 – 10 – Spring Break

May 28 & 29 – 5th grade camp

This Week in My Room:

Read-Aloud: Blood on the River

Math: Unit 5

Science: Space and CERS

ELA:  Literary Essay

Homework:

Reading for 30 minutes per night

Finish up any class work not completed at school (Especially Math & D.C.)

Study for any up and coming tests or quizzes