Mrs. Ortiz's Class!!

Monday, October 14, 2013

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, October 10, 2013

Thursday Homework

Practice spelling and vocabulary test signed!!

5-5all in math workbook

Order Up Some Math Expressions!

Order of Operations Game!!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

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, October 8, 2013

Tuesday Homework

Vocabulary definitions two times each

5-4 all (math workbook)

Excretory system packet due tomorrow morning!

Monday, October 7, 2013

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

Friday, October 4, 2013

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Wednesday Homework

3/4 of a page spelling and vocabulary story

5-1 all (math workbook)

**work on paper mâché !

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Tuesday Homework

Vocabulary definitions 2 times each

Math Review sheet in your mailbox

Holes Permission slip(need 4 more students)

Monday, September 30, 2013

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, September 26, 2013

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, September 25, 2013

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, September 24, 2013

Tuesday Homework

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


Monday, September 23, 2013

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

Thursday, September 19, 2013

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, September 18, 2013

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!!

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

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, September 16, 2013

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, September 12, 2013

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, September 10, 2013

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, September 9, 2013

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

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

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, September 3, 2013

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, August 28, 2013

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, August 27, 2013

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!!

Monday, August 26, 2013

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, August 22, 2013

Thursday Homework

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


RECYCLING!!!!!!!

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

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, August 20, 2013

Tuesday Homework

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


Monday, August 19, 2013

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

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Reminder!

Wear your spirit shirt tomorrow!!!!

Thursday, August 15, 2013

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, August 14, 2013

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!

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Welcome!!!!!!

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

Bring in newspaper(optional)

Emergency cards and paper

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Thursday Homework

Study for the Tale of Despereaux Test tomorrow!!

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Wednesday Homework

Japanese Flower math and S.S. !

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

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)

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Solar demonstration!

Solar demonstration!

Solar demonstration!

Solar demonstration!

Solar demonstration!

Wednesday Homework

Math design worksheet and high level definitions sheet in your mailbox

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Tuesday Homework

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

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

Monday, May 20, 2013

Monday Homework

2 sided weather worksheet

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Tuesday homework

Math chapter 13 test and bring a hole puncher!!

Monday, May 13, 2013

Monday Homework

Math test is the only homework!

Monday, April 29, 2013

Monday Homework

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

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

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Wednesday Homework

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

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Tuesday Homework

Science 2 sided worksheet and Spring Cinquain rough draft!

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

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, April 16, 2013

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, April 15, 2013

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 !!

Language arts achievement award!!

Personal achievement award!

Character award!

Friday, April 12, 2013

Attention parents:

Dear parents,
     The end of the year is approaching. The following items would be greatly appreciated:

*glue sticks (projects)
*round black magnets(for mounting student work)found at Michaels
*water or Gatorade (it's getting hot)
*soap
*bandaids

Mrs. Ortiz :)

Thursday, April 11, 2013

No Homework!!!

Bring recycling :)

Sent from my iPhone

Singing!!

Endeavor

Toilet in space aaahhhh!

Science center!!

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Wednesday Homework

Spelling and vocabulary practice test signed!

Math review sheet--show work!!!

FIELD TRIP TOMORROW-Bring a lunch in a disposable bag with your name and room number written on it. Also, wear your class t-shirt!

**continue to bring in white posters(each is a ticket) and craft supplies for in-class projects :)

Balancing a checkbook!!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Tuesday Homework

Vocabulary definitions 2x's each, math test,notes on last 4 topics for social studies

Monday, April 8, 2013

Spelling and Vocabulary

Spelling words:  hopeless, fearless, weightlessness, thoughtlessness, disobey, preview, perplexing, current, presence, allergic, kernel, colonel, weight, wait, literature

Vocabulary words:  murky, scoured, hurricane, tornado, alert

Monday Homework

Language Arts: 15 spelling sentences IN CURSIVE!

Math: Fraction Review worksheet

Social Studies:  Written notes on the first 4 topics for the Revolutionary War Circle Book IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY TURNED THEM IN!


Thursday, April 4, 2013

Thursday homework

Spelling and vocabulary practice test signed!!

**RECYCLING

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Wednesday Homework

Remember to do Revolutionary War research!  Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea, Lexington &Concord

Spelling and/or vocabulary story OR bring in your research

Water cycle worksheet(in mailbox)

NO MATH HW

***FIELD TRIP TOMORROW!-bring $1 or $2 for snack

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Tuesday Homework

20 spelling sentences and 19-8 all (workbook)