Today -- I was in a morning meeting, returned and then I had to attend a district training from 11:30 onwards. Therefore Mr. Cross returned and manned the ship from 11:30 onward.
What transpired today:
This morning while I was at the meeting, the students had to first complete their math test and/or district narrative writing assignment. Students who had completed that assignment were encouraged to go to www.pearsonsuccessnet.com watch lessons 9-1 and 9-2; They also could work on science, tonight’s math, or complete the reading comprehension for the week.
When I returned we reviewed the grammar lessons for the week, the suffix
-ic and
–ive
http://wordinfo.info/unit/1105
http://wordinfo.info/unit/1029
We reviewed the vocabulary work book pages for the week as well.
We then began a mini lesson regarding factoring. I showed them how we can use primary factoring to solve division problems, reduce fractions, equivalent fractions and LCD/GCF;
I also reviewed all of the divisibility rules:
http://math.about.com/library/bldivide.htm
We also discussed why prime numbers are unique. Ask your son/daughter what is the only even prime number?
Tomorrow or 100% for sure on Tuesday, we are going to review this lesson from the gurus over in Alameda:
http://www.acoe.org/acoe/files/EdServices/Factoring.swf
We then went to our Buddies Class to do a Halloween activity. Our students helped them with reciting #’s off a die, using a chart to complete information, and drawing/creating a funny Halloween face. They then read with their buddy at the end of our visit.
After returning from Buddies, they watched a Brainpop movie about...factoring and prime numbers.
They then finished the day with Mrs. Cargo and Mrs. Wilmott.
Misc. Stuff:
Please see the email from Missy and Angela about the Election Cafe
Halloween:
From Principal Thomas, “Please remember that during our parade on October 29th, TOY WEAPONS OR ACCESSORIES SUCH AS SWORDS, PLAY GUNS, LASER LIGHTS, ETC. ARE NOT ALLOWED ON CAMPUS. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. “The more the merrier, please feel free to come visit/participate; The district asks that you sign in as a visitor with the office.
Parade starts at 9:00 a.m.
Fear Factor Game starts at 10:30
Snacks and Treats will be served at 1:15’ish
Please read this week’s Shark Byte for all the Halloween information:
http://dusd.schoolwires.net/224720628161142453/lib/224720628161142453/_files/newsletter102810.doc
I spoke with the kids today...our buddies and all the kindergartners really love the “big” “older” 5th graders. Therefore their costumes for school should be suitable for an audience that goes as young as 5 years old. I asked them to please save the blood, severed heads and scary masks for Sunday evening so we don’t give our kindergarten buddies any nightmares.
Friday is our Halloween celebration AND ALSO spelling/vocab test and comprehension work.
Kind regards,
Mr. Hubbard
HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEK:
Math for the week:
Page 199 1-29 all due Friday
Free Write due on Friday
“One Halloween night......”
Reading Comprehension All Due Friday
Read 208-224
Answer three questions on 224 in complete sentences
P.B. 114-115
Spelling Vocab Test:
http://www.eduplace.com/spellinglists/index.html#g5
All students that are missing classwork will be working on it during the Halloween festivities on Friday. They will continue working on their missing learning opportunities until they complete their missing work.
Students know who is missing work and they warned on Monday and it is on the board for all to see.
Additionally, about 2 or 3 students still owe science homework for last week.
