Best doorway!

Happiest House!

Tallest!

Most Snowballs!

Most Symmetrical!

Most Neat!

Most detailed!

Most sugar!

Most spacious!

Most rooms!

Most layers!

Most Original!

Best Architecture!

Best Decorated!

Team work!!

Thursday Homework

Practice spelling and vocabulary test signed

Math-finish two review sheets that you started in class

DON'T FORGET TO BRING THE GRINCH PERMISSION SLIP!!

*we still need more graham crackers and frosting!!

Still Need:

Vanilla frosting and graham crackers

*please bring them tomorrow so I can make sure we have enough!! Thank

Wednesday homework

Spelling and vocabulary story 3/4 page

Math review sheet

*MATH TEST TOMORROW on writing fractions, writing fractions that identify how much of a figure is shaded, simplest form, changing improper fractions to mixed numerals, and changing mixed numerals to improper fractions

Tuesday homework

Definitions 2xs each

Math practice sheet (mailbox)

Math review concepts signed by a parent

*Grinch permission slip
*wear black and white tomorrow for the Troika
*wear red and green sweats and t shirts, hats, and sunglasses for hip hoppers

PERFORMANCES ARE @ 8:30am,  10:45am, and 1:15pm

Spelling and vocabulary words

Spelling:  Bethlehem, astrologer, goodwill, nativity, tinsel, reindeer, anticipating, festival, miracle, latkes, eggnog, celebrate, Yuletide, tidings, stockings

E.C spelling: mistletoe, poinsettia, wreath

Vocabulary: advent calendar, shamash

E.C: frankincense, myrrh

Monday Homework

Use all 15 spelling words in the least amount of sentences you can. REMEMBER the sentences need to make sense!!

12-4 all in workbook and 12-4 all in the hardcover book (in class work)

**THE GRINCH permission slip! We will be watching it on Friday after the gingerbread house contest :)

Thursday Homework

Practice spelling and vocabulary test signed

12-3 All in workbook

**Comprehension and spelling tests tomorrow! STUDY!!

***Recycling

Wednesday homework

Spelling and vocabulary story 3/4 of a page

Math workbook 12-1 & 12-2 EVEN ONLY ON BOTH!

**finish Science vocabulary if you didn't turn it in yet

Tuesday Homework

Vocabulary definitions two times each

Simple Subject review worksheet

Research 1 element and print 1 page with information and pictures OR write a paragraph about an element and draw a picture.

Spelling words

Spelling:  Stable, saddle, table, noble, cattle, stumble, terrible, beetle, kettle, eagle, royal, cripple, hospital, legal, label, vocal, journal, medal, several, sample

Spelling E.C: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph

Vocabulary:  consulted, detected, proceeded, previous, recover, pursuit, urgency

Vocabulary E.C:  menorah, latkes, dreidel

Monday Homework

Use all 20 words in the least amount of sentences as possible!!

Math practice sheet (quiz tomorrow)

Thursday homework

Practice spelling and vocabulary test signed by an adult
**comprehension test tomorrow (study)

Math skinny book-9-2 even only!

Study for your middle colonies test(you will have to draw and label a map of the middle colonies)

Wednesday Homework

Spelling and vocabulary story 3/4 of a page

1-3 & 1-4 even in your math workbook (it is review)

*study the map of the middle colonies for your test on Friday!!

REMINDER!!

Make sure you have your nonfiction book approved by tomorrow!!

Tuesday Homework

Vocabulary definitions 2 times each

10-9 all in math workbook

**finish your pet essay!! (It's already late)

Spelling and vocabulary words

Spelling words:  appoint, laughter, footprint, coastal, bleachers, grownup, encounter, fairground, grouchy, flawless, applause, lawyer, entertain, faucet, caution, boundary, doubting, southern, roughness, although. **distraught  **demonstrate

Vocabulary words:  generations, globe, preserve, reveal, amusing. **equivalent**product

Monday Homework

20 spelling sentences

10-8 all math work

** your nonfiction book needs to be approved by Wednesday!

* DON'T FORGET TO FINISH YOUR THANKFUL ESSAY AND ANCHOR MATH PAPER

Yummy!

Thank you for being great helpers!

Thank you for being great helpers!

HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!

Make sure to finish your Thankful essay or Animal essay cover :)

**You need to have your non-fiction book approved by December 4th (if you haven't already)

Thursday Homework

Practice spelling and vocabulary test signed

Math 10-6 all in your math workbook

Thanksgiving worksheet

Reminder!!!!!!

MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR NON-fiction book approved by me!!

Wednesday homework

Spelling and vocabulary story 3/4 page

10-5 all math workbook

Book report example (different genre in the example)

Book report cover page example (different genre in the example)

Non fiction book report instructions

Tuesday Homework

vocabulary definitions 2 times each

10-4 math workbook ALL

Island of the Blue Dolphins movie permission slip (we will finish the book tomorrow)

**The movie will be shown on Thursday!  You are welcome to bring a pillow or a blanket for the show :)

spelling and vocabulary words

Spelling:  video,poet, riot, piano, diary, radio, ideas, ruin, diet, patriot, fluid, rodeo, cruel, genuine, casual, trial, fuel, meteor, diameter, meander

Challenge: variety, bawling, situation

Vocabulary : dismiss, intentions, despair,descended, seek, accompany, delicacies, consented

Challenge:  royalty, event

Monday Homework

20 spelling sentences in cursive or typed

10-3 math workbook all

WE ARE BEGINIINNG PHYSICAL SCIENCE THIS WEEK!!

**Bring in an element you can find in your house!  Put it in a Ziploc bag and label it with a permanent marker.  Put the name of the element on the bag. 

Thursday Homework

Practice spelling and vocabulary test

Math workbook 10-1 $ 10-2 even only

**Comic Strip Comprehension is due by the end of the day tomorrow!

**RECYCLING TOMORROW!!$$$$$

Wednesday Homework

Math Hardcover : 10-1 #1-26 ALL

Spelling Story 3/4 of a page (use 5 words)

Thursday Homework

Practice spelling and vocabulary test signed by an adult!  Don't forget that you have a spelling and comprehension test tomorrow!

Math review sheet (in your mailbox)

**Work on your Family Tree and expository writing assignment (due next week)

*RECYCLING!

Wednesday Homework

Find research that explains why it is not a good idea to play in a school bathroom!

Correct your math OR finish it (classwork)

Spelling and Vocabulary

Spelling Words:  minus, loser, humor, closet, recent, student, equal, profile, local, comet, vacant, punish, cavern, shiver, decent, linen, legal, panic, smoky, tyrant

Vocabulary words:  wares, treasurer, merchandise, instruct, educate, burdens, appreciation, unfortunate

Tuesday Homework

Vocabulary definitions 2x's each

11-7 All

**Work on Family Tree!

Tuesday Homework

**Get the parent-conference sheet signed!!!!

Vocabulary definitions 2 times each

Explain the functions of the circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, and excretory system ( about 1-2 sentences on each system)

No math!

Spelling and vocabulary words

Spelling words:jogging,dentist,fifteen,flatter,submit,mustang,absent,hollow,empire,blizzard,culture,goggles,
Summon,champion,kennel,valley,fragment,gallop,vulture,pigment,

Vocabulary
Representative,colonel,attorney,qualify,postpone,submit,satisfactory,notion

Monday Homework

20 spelling sentences in cursive or typed

11-4 even only !

**Work on Family Tree and study for the New England Colonies test on Friday!!

REMINDER!!

Science packet and Spooky story due at the END of the day tomorrow!

Thursday Homework

Spelling and vocabulary practice test signed!

Math : finish the math review sheet from class and complete the sheet given to you in your mailbox. I EXPECT TO SEE WORDS, PICTURES, AND NUMBERS!!!!!!!! You may have a sibling, friend, or parent help you :)

**work on Family Tree and bring Recycling

Learning Together!

Fraction Investigations!!

Wednesday Homework

Spelling and vocabulary story 3/4 page OR write or print a story about an animal helping an adult!

Math 11-3 odds (from last night's homework) and Renaming Worksheet from class

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOGRAMS!!!!!!!!

Tuesday Homework

Vocabulary definitions 2 times each

11-3 even only

Spelling and vocabulary

Spelling words:  you've, she'd, that's, what's, doesn't, there's, you're, wasn't, we'll, we've, we're, couldn't, I've, didn't, they're, shouldn't, wouldn't, he'd, don't, isn't,


Vocabulary

original, posed, wring, advertisement, commenced, impress, elected, sauntered,

Monday Homework

20spelling sentences in cursive or typed

Math 11-1 & 11-2 even only



Boo Grams on sale!!!! $$$ Money goes to 5th grade :)

Wednesday Homework

Spelling and vocabulary story 3/4 page OR you print a story about a dog or a cat helping someone that is disabled

MATH HARDCOVER BOOK page 134 #1-13 All

Fix your Excretory System packet IF YOU DID NOT PASS!

Tuesday Homework

Vocabulary definitions two times each

Preposition worksheet

Monday homework

20 spelling sentences in cursive or typed

5-6 all (math workbook). MATH TEST TOMORROW!!

** FAMILY TREE (expository writing assignment) instructions given out today!  It is due November 12th.

Spelling and vocabulary words

Spelling: jogging, dripping, skimmed, accepted, amusing, easing, regretted, forbidding, referred, injured, deserved, applied, relied, renewing, complicated, qualified, threatening, gnarled, envied, fascinated

Challenge spelling: diaries, pointless, emptiness

Vocabulary:  vastness, enthusiasm, horizon, ravine, presence, swerved, distinct, suspended

Challenge: efficient, eligible, embelish

Thursday Homework

Practice spelling and vocabulary test signed!!

5-5all in math workbook

Order Up Some Math Expressions!

Order of Operations Game!!

Wednesday Homework

Just Desserts Skill Assessment

Spelling and vocabulary story(3/4 page) or use ALL 25 spelling and vocabulary words in the LEAST amount of sentences!!!!!

Finish division review sheet (from class)

Mrs. Ortiz's Artwork! 😳

Tuesday Homework

Vocabulary definitions two times each

5-4 all (math workbook)

Excretory system packet due tomorrow morning!

Monday Homework

20 spelling sentences in cursive or typed

5-2 & 5-3 even only (math workbook)

PAPER MÂCHÉ ORGAN AND REPORT DUE TOMORROW!!

Spelling and vocabulary words

Spelling words:  rattlers, fangs, countries, liberties, potatoes, rodeos, taxes, reptiles, surroundings, beliefs, difficulties, batches, abilities, lashes, identities, losses, possibilities, notches, zeroes or zeros, eddies

Challenge spelling: baloney or bologna, horizon, approaching

Vocabulary words: instill, combined, naturalist, vacant, diverse

Challenge vocabulary: deceitful, defiance, defective

Halloween Challenge!!

Wednesday Homework

3/4 of a page spelling and vocabulary story

5-1 all (math workbook)

**work on paper mâché !

Tuesday Homework

Vocabulary definitions 2 times each

Math Review sheet in your mailbox

Holes Permission slip(need 4 more students)

ATTENTION PARENTS!

Please sign your child's progress report!!

Spelling and Vocabulary words

Spelling :  joint, foul, coil, hoist, stout, dawdle, mouthful, counter, brought, bawl, fountain, sprawls, douse, clause, sprouts, cautious, turmoil, scrawny, foundation, turquoise

Challenge spelling: squirm, buoyant, renown

Vocabulary: refuge, obvious, ignored, detested, project, obedience, depict, eldest

Challenge vocabulary : circumstance, cistern

Monday Homework

20 spelling sentences typed or in cursive

4-9 all in math workbook TEST TOMORROW ON TOPIC 4

Finish Social Studies IF you did not finish in class

**work on paper mâché project that is due Tuesday Oct. 8th!

Thursday Homework

BOOKS AND BEYOND paper sent home (put on fridge)

Finish the two division practice sheets (if you didn't in class)

2 science review sheets!

We will finish reading Holes in the morning and take a test on ch. 40-50

Taking a Stand essay due tomorrow by the end of the day!!

**Work on paper mâché project!

**RECYCLING AND MOVIE NIGHT IS TOMORROW :)

Wednesday Homework

4-7 all (math workbook)

Language Arts: You may write a spelling and/or vocabulary story OR print information and pictures about the digestive system!!

Tuesday Homework

Vocabulary definitions 2 times each, math page 29 all( show work), and fix Viking worksheet IF YOU NEED TO FIX IT!!!!!

Monday Homework

20 spelling sentences in cursive or typed

Math review worksheet

Social studies worksheet (Vikings)

Spelling and vocabulary words

Spelling words:  jut, scan, batch, coach, greed, plead, prove, amuse, view, elegant, swore, flare, scarce, stern, spurts, squirm, governor, instruct, swerve, nerve

Vocabulary words:  scald, segregation, sympathy, reluctant, mischievous

REMINDER!

Science packet is due tomorrow!!

Thursday Homework

Practice spelling and Vocabulary test signed by an adult and 4-5 all (workbook)

**recycling and psychomotor tomorrow!
**comprehension and spelling test tomorrow!

Wednesday Homework

Spelling and/or vocabulary story(10 words and 3/4 page), 4-4 all (workbook)

E.C. 4-3 all in math workbook=2 points

This is how we learn math!!

Spelling and vocabulary words

Spelling:  clear, nerve, squirt, verse, surf, lurk, year, stern, spurts, lurch, blurt, thirst, spur, engineer, jeer, sneer, dreary, squirm, swerve, yearns

Challenge spelling: approximate, aquarium, archaeology

Vocabulary words: navigation, instruct, tyrant, patriot, inspect, stark, governor

Challenge vocabulary : choreographer, commute

Tuesday Homework

Vocabulary definitions 2 times each , math design, 4-1 & 4-2 even only (math workbook )

Monday Homework

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20 spelling sentences in cursive and math review worksheet

**Science packet is due Friday afternoon!
**show your parents the Paper Mâché Organ Project

Thursday Homework

Practice Spelling and vocabulary test signed by a parent 

Math 3-7 workbook

Math worksheet (subtracting money)

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT TONIGHT!!!!!!

Tuesday Homework

Write vocabulary definitions 2 times each

3-5 math workbook

**NATIVE AMERICAN FLIP BOOK DUE TOMORROW AND YES YOU NEED TO BE READY THE ORAL PRESENTATION!!!

Monday Homework

PICTURE DAY TOMORROW!!!

Spelling sentences in cursive or typed

3-4 math workbook All

**Native American Report due Wednesday and Thursdsy is Back To School Night!

Spelling and vocabulary words

Spelling words: heart, swear, aboard, squares, swore, chart, scorn, starch, source, fare, barge, thorn, marsh, force, harsh, scarce, coarse, flare, course, sword

Spelling challenge words: gorge, design, Mr. Pendanski

Vocabulary: purchased, forbidden, reluctant, gossiped, irresistible, elegant, mischievous

Challenge vocabulary : supposedly, gash, occasionally

HELP WE NEED TISSUES

If anyone can bring in tissue it would be greatly appreciated!!

Wednesday Homework

Practice spelling and vocabulary test signed by a parent!

E.C. 3/4 page spelling and vocabulary story=4 points!!

Math 3-2 in workbook AND 2 multiplication practice pages

*don't forget to turn in your science triarama and work your Native American Flip Book and Oral report!

**FYI : your scholar shoe is due at the end of the day on FRIDAY :)

**No school tomorrow !:)

Tuesday Homework

Vocabulary definitions 2 times each

3-1 math workbook and math practice worksheet from class (with elephant on it)

**work on your Native American Flip Book due 9/11

Spelling and Vocabulary words

Spelling words:  tuna, duty, lose, few, doom, bamboo, soothe, crooks, hoof, hooks, booth, handbook, prove, mute, amuse, plume, hue, view, bruise, union

Challenge spelling: shrugged, commercial, vinyl

Vocabulary words:  dedicated, equality, artifacts, exhibits, site

Challenge words: rotated, remarkable, pried

Wednesday Homework

Practice spelling and vocabulary test signed by a parent!

2-7 all in math workbook (topic 2 test tomorrow)

BRING IN INFORMATION AND PICTURES OF THE HEART AND BLOOD!

Highlights= 5 tickets

**No recycling this week!

Tuesday Homework

Vocabulary definitions 2 times each

2-6 all math workbook AND addition and subtraction of decimals worksheet (only that side of the worksheet)

Highlights slip signed=5 tickets!

5th Grade parent meeting tomorrow at 8:20 am or contact Mrs. Freeman or Mrs. Ostedt= 5 tickets!

PTA pledge drive form= 10 tickets!! Wooooohoooooo!!

Spelling and vocabulary words

Spelling:  paste, bride, shave, spice, greed, plead, greet, heap, paid, coach, theme, type, oak, growth, yolk, folks, aim, prey, tow, grind

Challenge spelling:  decay, hammock, dazed

Vocabulary:  injury, couple, sympathy, delivering, shriek, decency

Vocabulary challenge:  grimaced, compound, gestured

Monday Homework

20 spelling sentences in cursive or typed

2-5 math workbook

**Don't forget to work on the Native American flip book due 9/11

Thursday Homework

Practice spelling and vocabulary test signed by a parent and 2-3 all in your math workbook


RECYCLING!!!!!!!

Wednesday Homework

Use 10 spelling and/or vocabulary words and write a 3/4 page story on an appropriate topic of your choice!

2-2 math workbook

Finish your Holes bubble map and cookie cell lab sheet!!

Tuesday Homework

2-1 math workbook, write each vocabulary definition 2 times each, and finish your Summer Fun essay!

Attention Parents!

I have a fun activity that I would like to do with the class. If anyone can send in imitation feathers, yarn, or  paper plates that would be greatly appreciated! :)

Mrs. Ortiz

Monday Homework

20 spelling sentences in cursive or typed( you may only use 1 spelling word for each sentence)

1-5 math workbook and MATH TEST TOPIC 1 tomorrow!!!!

Spelling and vocabulary

Spelling words:  jut, nick, tenth, shrug, stuff, sense, damp, cot, fling, notch, gush, scan, batch, rough, stump, tough, laugh, guess, lead, dove

Challenge:  forbidden, rattlesnakes, bungee

Vocabulary words:  scald, permission, autograph, fare, blurted

Challenge:  clenched, spectacular, approached

Reminder!

Wear your spirit shirt tomorrow!!!!

Thursday Homework

Choose your top 5 Native American tribes and write them down.

Make sure to complete your Bubbling Personalities circle, Name Design, and Torn Paper Portrait!

Math workbook 1-2 All

Wednesday Homework

Find 10 challenging words online or in a dictionary. Write. Each word and the definition.

Complete 1-1 in math workbook

Native American Flip Book Example!

Welcome!!!!!!

2 paragraphs(I will strive to... And I can accomplish this by...)

Bring in newspaper(optional)

Emergency cards and paper

Student Council Award!

Math Award!

Reading Award!

Character Award!

Personal Success Award!

Thursday Homework

Study for the Tale of Despereaux Test tomorrow!!

Wednesday Homework

Japanese Flower math and S.S. !

Thank you all for the wonderful goodies you gave me last week!!

Tuesday Homework

Social studies worksheet and a 1 paragraph summary on chapter 34&35(1 paragraph for EACH chapter)

Solar demonstration!

Solar demonstration!

Solar demonstration!

Solar demonstration!

Solar demonstration!

Wednesday Homework

Math design worksheet and high level definitions sheet in your mailbox

Tuesday Homework

8 math problems on the math design worksheet SHOWING WORK!!!

*Don't forget todo extra credit to improve your grades :)

Monday Homework

2 sided weather worksheet

Tuesday homework

Math chapter 13 test and bring a hole puncher!!

Monday Homework

Math test is the only homework!

Monday Homework

Relax, get to bed early, and eat a healthy breakfast :)

**BE ON TIME IN THE MORNING !!!!

Robotics Assembly!!

Robotics Assembly!!

Wednesday Homework

2-sided science worksheet and at least 7 of your social studies circles :)

Tuesday Homework

Science 2 sided worksheet and Spring Cinquain rough draft!

Wednesday Homework

Language Arts: 1 test prep worksheet

Science:  1 review sheet (2-sided)

BABY PICTURES!!

**Some of you need to finish your Stamp Act circles!!

Tuesday Homework

Social Studies: Declaration of Independence and Stamp Act Circles

Science:  list the order food travels through your digestive system and the function of each organ.

Ex: 1. Mouth-

       2.

       3.

       4.

       5.

BABY PICTURES!!!!!!

Monday Homework

Science:  A21 Review- answer all 5 questions in complete sentences AND define the following words:cell, tissue, organ, organ system

**use your science book!!!!

Math achievement !!