Curriculum
Math:
5th:
We have completed and taken the test on Topic 7: Dividing Decimals. I have
compiled the scores from this topic and concluded that students will need a
review and reteach in this topic. Moving the decimal in the division proved to
be quite challenging. Once I feel the students have mastered this skill, we
will move on to Topic 9: Adding and Subtracting Fractions. The lessons are as
follows: equivalent fractions, fractions in simplest form, problem solving:
writing to explain, estimating sums and differences of fractions, common
multiples and least common multiple, finding common denominators, adding
fractions with unlike denominators, subtracting fractions with unlike
denominators, problem solving: draw a picture and write an equation.
We
have also been working very hard on Yearly Progress Pro, Math Facts in Flash,
and Khan Academy! You can access ALL of these programs through our class blog
or school web site! I have also given the students another Math Skills Test to
assess growth and the SECOND Fifth Grade Block Test, which is an indicator for
the End of Levels Test later in the year. We are working HARD and making
PROGRESS!
6th: We have completed and
taken the test on Topic 9: Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers. We are now
working in Topic 11: Properties of Two Dimensional Figures. The lessons are as
follows: Basic Geometric ideas, measuring and drawing angles, angle pairs,
triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, transformations and congruence, symmetry,
problem solving: make a table and look for a pattern.
We
have also been working very hard on Yearly Progress Pro, Math Facts in Flash,
and Khan Academy! You can access ALL of these programs through our class blog
or school web site! I have also given the students another Math Skills Test to
assess growth and the SECOND Sixth Grade Block Test, which is an
indicator
for the End of Levels Test later in the year. We are working HARD and making
PROGRESS!
Spelling/Vocabulary: Spelling and vocabulary
lists will be given each week this month. Our bonus words will be chosen by:
Jaycee 1/6, Sage 1/13, Phillip 1/21, Zachery 1/27, Gaige 2/3, and Kinsey 2/10. I
am planning on putting the weekly words on the blog, so be watching for them so
you can study for the tests at home!
*We
have been studying for the upcoming class and school SPELLING BEE! I have
already given the class spelling word lists and students have been studying for
the class spelling bee with will take place on Jan. 9. We will choose 5 students
from each class and 1 alternate. The top achieving students will then
participate in the school spelling bee, which will be held on Jan. 23. GOOD
LUCK TO ALL!
Reading:
We will be
reading the basals and working on fluency and comprehension. Remember that each
Wednesday is BASAL HOMEWORK NIGHT! Students need to bring their basal home to
reread the story and write a summary on their planner sheets!
I
will be reading with the 6th grade and Mrs. Thomas will be reading
with the 5th grade. Make sure your student is doing 20 min of
reading Sun-Thurs with a short summary on their planner sheets. Parent
Signatures earn 3 EXTRA CREDIT points!
*Each
week, students who complete their reading with 5 summaries will receive 1 Read
to Ride ticket for the end of the year bike drawing.
* Students have completed
their MID YEAR DIBELS ASSESSMENT! I WILL BE SENDING HOME DATA FROM THIS
ASSESSMENT SOON!
Language
Arts: We
will continue work in our English Text. We are participating in practice work
in Unit 3: Verbs. In addition, I have given both classes the BLOCK AND 1 AND 2
ASSESSMENTS IN THIS CONTENT AREA.
Writing: We will continue work on
our Paragraph Of The Week assignments. We will discuss the writing process, and
practice each of the 6 plus one traits. Fifth grade will work on Utah Write to
prepare for the upcoming DWA!
We
will be practicing how to organize a 5 paragraph essay.
Announcements
*
Students are expected to earn 60 AR points throughout the
course of this year. I am also beginning an incentive for students to read
several genres of books for this reading.
*Second
Term will end Jan. 10! Make sure your student has ALL assignments turned in!
Third Term begins Jan. 13!
*Keyboarding
classes for 5/6 grade will begin Jan 6!
*There
will be an Early Out Professional Development Day on Jan. 17!
*Spotlight:
We will spotlights for Akaydeh 1/16, Kinsey 1/17, Kyler 1/31, and Maddison 2/21!! You may send a class snack to share that day;
however, this is optional. Please make sure to complete the All About Me poster
to share with the class!
*News
Assignments: Akaydeh 1/7, Calvin 1/14, Katelyn 1/28, and Gage 2/4.
*There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Jan.
20 for MLK Day!
*Please feel free to visit our class blog at
mrsgeorgesfantastic5th6thsplit.blogspot.com to keep up to date on things
happening in the classroom and at school.
*I
will be continue to send home a printout of grades every two weeks to allow
students to check for missing work and see how they are doing! Watch for grades
coming home!
*Please
watch for your child’s weekly behavior chart. These are half size sheets
telling how your child’s behavior was during the week!
*Volunteer Schedule for
Mrs. George’s Class!
*Please
be aware that you MUST have a background check and badge to volunteer! Ask
about these things at the school office.
*If
there are any other parents interested in volunteering, please let me know! It
is wonderful to have your help!
Monday:
8:15-8:45: Sharla Swapp
8:45-9:45: Sharla Swapp
Tuesday:
8:15-8:45: Kaylee Acklin
8:45-9:15: Open
Wednesday
8:15-8:45: Holly Williams
8:45-9:15: Holly Williams
Thursday
8:15-8:45: Shelly Livingston
8:45-9:15: Open
Friday:
8:15-8:45: Amber Rollins
8:45-9:15: Julene Woolsey
For
questions or concerns please call, e-mail, or come into the classroom!
sarah.george@beaver.k12.ut.us Phone: 386-2822
Thank
you SO much for all the kind notes and gifts throughout the holidays! They were
ALL WONDERFUL!
Notes From Mrs.
Stewart:
*Please be working on Khan
Academy.
6th grade
*Don't forget your bread micro
organisms experiment is due on Jan 11.
*We will also be doing a power point
presentation on different micro organisms due at the end of the unit.
*We are studying Ancient Rome
in history, one of my favorite time periods to study.
5th grade
*In science we will finish up electricity and move on to
magnetism.
*In history we are in the pre revolutionary war &
revolutionary war, again one of my favorite subjects to study. I feel that this
is an important subject for students, so I would encourage parents and other
family members to engage in discussions with their children.
*As always please talk to your children about the different
subjects that they are learning because you are the best teacher your child can
have.
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