Assignment reminders ~

As posted in this week's homework packet ~

Reading: Book reports were due today ~ Friday, April 17.

Social Studies: A. Complete reading and answering questions in the Chapter 16: World War 2 packet received in class on Wednesday. B. Record a meaningful topic sentence and three supporting details for each section of the packet, using the example modeled in class Wednesday.

Information sent home ~

Parents,

Students were given several handouts to take home this afternoon ~ next month's lunch menu and order form, information about the Spring Fling scheduled for May 2 (11:00 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m.), an administrative note from Mr. Rossano, and this week's Principal's News & Views (PN&V).

From the Principal's News & Views:
CRCT testing reminders ~
Testing begins this Tuesday, April 21, and ends Monday, April 27.
Testing sessions will last (approximately) from 8:45 -- 11:45 a.m. each day. Students who arrive after testing begins will not be and students cannot be checked out of school until the testing sessions have ended.
There will be no volunteers in the building until after 1:00 p.m. on test days.
CRCT Snack Donations ~
The school would appreciate any snack donations. Healthy suggestions are: grapes, granola bars, cheese & crackers, fruit bars, juice boxes, and bottled water. Items should be individually wrapped.
Report cards will be sent home Friday, April 24.

CRCT Bowl Winners, Report Card Updates & Other Notes

First, congratulations to Keyan Lauderdale, Meredith Marquez, and Nia Napon for winning the 5th Grade Social Studies CRCT Bowl and representing our class so wonderfully.

Now, for the notes...

1. We are having a CRCT Pep Rally on Friday and the children will be outside for a couple of hours, so the school would appreciate donations of cases of water, 100% juice boxes, fruit snacks, or chips to keep the students nourished and hydrated. Please send the above items by 10:00 AM on Friday, if you are able to contribute any of these items.

2. The school is postponing the delivery of report cards until next Friday (April 24), due to next week's CRCT testing.

Also, this Thurday's math tutoring is being cancelled as they have scheduled a staff meeting for that time.

Thank you.

Homework Update ~ April 15

Social Studies: Continue reading and answering questions in the packet you received in class today ~ Chapter 16: World War 2. B. Record a meaningful topic sentence and three supporting details for each section of the packet, using the example we modeled in class today. (Due Monday, April 20).

CRCT Math Bowl Winners!

Congratulations to Yehu Yehudah, Nia Napon, and Victoria Cross for carrying our class to victory in this afternoon's CRCT 5th Grade Math Bowl!

Dear Parents,

Dear Parents,

I hope everyone had an enjoyable break and that the students are ready to get back to their studies. As you know, CRCT testing begins next week, so we spending most of our time reviewing and working on the activities planned for this week’s CRCT Pep / Prep week.

Let’s continue working together to help our students do the best they can on the upcoming tests.

Students can access practice tests at the following sites:

Georgia Online Assessment - (www.georgiaoas.org) Please have students log on and take the Teacher Assigned tests. Not only is this is a great way for students to familiar with the content that will be covered, but it can also help familiarize them with the language and format of the tests.

Printable CRCT practice tests are also available at http://www.wcbritt.org/2008CRCT/crcttests.htm, http://www.rabun.k12.ga.us/staff/rhenson/CRCTPractice.html, and http://apskids.org/gideons/CRCT%20Practice%20Tests.htm,

As you know, students received their login IDs and passwords for mytestbook.com so they can take practice tests at this site also.

Intercession ~ March 23 – April 10

CRCTs ~ April 21 – May 1

Iowa Test of Basic Skills ~ May 6-12

Working together for student success,

Mrs. Pede

Math Tutoring resumes on Thursday, April 16 ~ 3:45-4:45

Email: Robin.Pede@imagineschools.com or robinpede@yahoo.com.

Homework ~ April 13-17

* Asterisk means HW passes cannot be used for these assignments.

Monday

1. Vocabulary/ Spelling: Create Word Webs for three of this week’s spelling/vocabulary words: observation, hypothesis, predict, analyze, experiment, infer, conclusion, preposition, preview.

*2. Math: Complete Solving Problems #1-4 (pg. 70).

3. READING: Work on your book report ~ due Friday.

Tuesday

1. Vocabulary/ Spelling: Create Word Webs for three of this week’s spelling/vocabulary words. (analyze, experiment, infer)

2. Language Arts: Read over The Rules for Using Commas and do # 1-5 on The Comma worksheet.

3. Social Studies: Complete Locating Important Places in the United States. (You may need to use a Social Studies textbook or other reference sources to help you.)

4. READING: Work on your book report ~ due Friday.

Wednesday

1. Vocabulary/ Spelling: Create word webs for the last three of this week’s spelling/vocabulary words. (conclusion, preposition, preview).

2. Language Arts: Review The Rules for Using Commas and do # 6-10 on The Comma worksheet.

3. Social Studies: Continue reading and answering questions in the packet you received in class today ~ Chapter 16: World War 2. B. Record a meaningful topic sentence and three supporting details for each section of the packet, using the example we modeled in class today. (Due Monday, April 20).

4. READING: Work on your book report ~ due Friday.

Thursday

1. Vocabulary/ Spelling: Study for your vocabulary - spelling test by using syllabication to create 3 spelling pyramids for this week’s words. Know definitions for all words!

*2. Math: Complete Solving Problems #5-8 (pg. 70).

3. Language Arts: Review The Rules for Using Commas and complete The Comma worksheet.

4. Social Studies: Social Studies: Continue reading and answering questions in the packet you received in class today ~ Chapter 16: World War 2. B. Record a meaningful topic sentence and three supporting details for each section of the packet, using the example we modeled in class today. (Due Monday, April 20).

5. READING: Finish your book report ~ due tomorrow.

CRCT TEST PREP: Log on to www.georgiaoas.org and continue taking the Teacher Assigned Tests. You can also take the practice tests as well.