Mrs. Ortiz's Class!!

Friday, April 4, 2014

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Wednesday Homework

  • 1 math scootpad assignment
  • Finish the writing assignment from yesterday (scootpad)
  • MATH QUIZ TOMORROW on decimal place value!! Study!!
  • Don't forget to work on your state float!

Thank You Parents!

Thank you for sending in the supplies needed for the solar system activity!  We will be doing the activity in the science lab on Friday!!  I really appreciate your help :)

Mrs. Ortiz

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Tuesday Homework

2 scootpad assignments

**You have 2 days to complete the e-book assignment!

STATE FLOAT IS DUE THE 8TH!  ORAL PRESENTATIONS WILL BE DONE BY ROLE NUMBER:
  • 4/8- ROLE # 30-35
  • 4/9-ROLE #24-29
  • 4/10-ROLE #16-23
  • 4/11-ROLE #1-15
**Role #'s 18, 25, 27, and 2 volunteered to go on the first day.  They will receive 5 % extra credit!!!!

Candy still needed for edible solar system!!

  1. 38 9-inch paper plates
  2. 2 pkgs of Brach Maple Nut Goodies or 3 bags Nice Lemon Discs*
  3. 1 21oz bag Nice Butterscotch Discs*
  4. 1 6oz box Red Hots*
  5. 1 6.5oz box of Jujubes*

*All candy can be purchased at Walgreens

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Thursday Homework!!

  • We have received marshmallow creme, sprinkles, and skittles!!  We still need some more candy in order to do the edible solar system!!  

  • You have 2 scootpad assignments for homework!
  • Don't forget to get the Growing Up video slip signed IF your parents would like you to view it!

  • Don't forget that we would love to have volunteers for Garden Day tomorrow!! You can come any time and help :)

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Fwd: Here is a list of candy needed to complete edible solar systems in science!

We have only received marshmallow creme so far :)

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Begin forwarded message:

From: Louis Ortiz <louie3@me.com>
Date: March 24, 2014, 2:02:43 PM PDT
To: sortiz617.hailash2@blogger.com
Subject: Here is a list of candy needed to complete edible solar systems in science!

Edible Solar System

Rm. 32

Materials needed:

 Please e mail me or let me know if you can bring any of these supplies by Friday :)

  1. 38 9-inch paper plates
  2. 7 plastic/paper bowls to hold candy
  3. 3 jars marshmallow crème
  4. 3 containers of red sugar crystals
  5. 2 pkgs of Brach Maple Nut Goodies or 3 bags Nice Lemon Discs*
  6. 1 21oz bag Nice Butterscotch Discs*
  7. 2 4ozDark side Skittles boxes*
  8. 1 6oz box Red Hots*
  9. 2 6oz pkgs of Nice Starlight Mints*
  10. 1 4oz Pull and Peel Twizzler*(peel 38 strands and send in Ziploc bag)
  11. 1 6.5oz box of Jujubes*

 

*All candy can be purchased at Walgreens


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Monday, March 24, 2014

Here is a list of candy needed to complete edible solar systems in science!

Edible Solar System

Rm. 32

Materials needed:

 Please e mail me or let me know if you can bring any of these supplies by Friday :)

  1. 38 9-inch paper plates
  2. 7 plastic/paper bowls to hold candy
  3. 3 jars marshmallow crème
  4. 3 containers of red sugar crystals
  5. 2 pkgs of Brach Maple Nut Goodies or 3 bags Nice Lemon Discs*
  6. 1 21oz bag Nice Butterscotch Discs*
  7. 2 4ozDark side Skittles boxes*
  8. 1 6oz box Red Hots*
  9. 2 6oz pkgs of Nice Starlight Mints*
  10. 1 4oz Pull and Peel Twizzler*(peel 38 strands and send in Ziploc bag)
  11. 1 6.5oz box of Jujubes*

 

*All candy can be purchased at Walgreens


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Monday Homewok

2 scootpad assignments

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Thursday Homework


  • 2 Scootpad assignments
  • Study for your math quiz on expressions!
  • Study for your spelling and comprehension test!

Timelines!!

Monday, March 17, 2014

Weather Book sample!

This is a sample of the weather book we will be working on in class for the next 6-8 weeks!!! You are responsible for bringing in research and/or printing it in computer lab. You may ONLY use the printer in the lab if you have a note from a parent!!!!!

Monday Homework


  • 2 scootpad assignments
  • Bring research for your weather books that you will be making in class.  The topics of reasearch are: blizzards, hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornados, weather instruments, wind, water cycle, weather predictions, weather maps.
  • GARDEN DAY SIGN UP SHEET is in the hallway next to room 32.  Garden Day is next Friday the 28th.  We would love to have parent volunteers!!
  • Movie Night is this Friday the 21st from 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.-all proceeds go to the fifth grade :)


Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Wednesday homework!

2 Scootpad assignments.
Please bring any of the following items for an element lab tomorrow!! Make sure they are EMPTY:)

Our robot friend!

A robot from 1986! ( ancient times) :)

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Tuesday homework

Panoramic picture  is tomorrow in the morning!!  WEAR FIFTH GRADE SHIRT!!!!!!

2 scootpad assignments

Parent signature on Science Study Guide

Blog photo permission slip

**QUIZ ON AREA AND PERIMETER TOMORROW

Friday, March 7, 2014

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Report on the State Float! EXAMPLE

Front of State Report example

Side of State Float example

Thursday Homework

**I sent home report cards today.  I NEED a parent you sign it and bring it to school tomorrow!

**2 ScootPad assignments

**SCOOTPAD parent letter was sent home today.  Please have a parent link his or her e-mail to your scoot pad account!!!!!!=10 tickets

Working outside on a beautiful day!

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Wednesday Homework

2 assignments on Scootpad!!

Working hard!

Shamrock Art!

Monday, March 3, 2014

Monday homework

2 scootpad assignments

1 social studies assignment (if not finished in class)

OOBLECK IS DUE TOMORROW!!!!!!

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Wednesday Homework/Reagan field trip

REAGAN LIBRARY FIELD TRIP TOMORROW!

BRING:

  • sack lunch
  • Be on time!
  • Eat a big breakfast because we will not have snack time.
Homework

2 assignments on scoot pad 

Please donate empty shoe boxes for the state project :)

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

ATTENTION PARENTS!


  • Your child will not be allowed to go on the class wall on scoot pad UNLESS you have linked your email to your child's account.  Please link your email as soon as possible.  It is very important that you are aware of your child's progress and completion of homework!!
  • The Hale filed trip is tomorrow! If you would like to accompany us on the trip, please meet us out in front of Hale at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow :)
Mrs.  Ortiz

Only homework tonight is scoot pad 



Monday, February 24, 2014

Monday homework

SENT HOME STATE REPORT INSTRUCTIONS! Due:  4/8

**2 assignments on scootpad for homework


Thursday, February 20, 2014

Thursday homework

2 assignments on Scootpad!!


Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Tuesday Homework

scootpad only!


**Don't forget the Reagan field trip slip:)

**HAVE A PARENT LINK THEIR E-MAIL ACCOUNT TO SCOOTPAD!!

Thursday, February 13, 2014

ATTENTION EVERYONE!! Thursday Homework

Spend at least 20 minutes on scootpad tonight!  You need to play games or do practices.  My account will show me when you logged on and what you did during your time on scoot pad :)

**The Spell-a-Thon is tomorrow!  It is NOT a grade.  However, the students that receive 100% on their tests will participate in an oral spelling bee next week during class time :)

**Recycling

**Don't forget to bring valentines for the class!  PARTY will be at 2:15.

**Don't forget the panoramic order form and field trip slip.  THEY ARE BOTH DUE A.S.A.P!

**HAVE A PARENT LINK THEIR E-MAIL ACCOUNT TO YOUR SCOOTPAD!

Don't forget to bring a disposable lunch on the field trip!

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Wednesday Homework

Scootpad (2 assignments) and bring a baby/toddler picture and current picture for the yearbook!

*don't forget the Reagan library trip slip :)

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

REAGAN FIELD TRIP

Samantha Ostedt and Wendy Edler will be going on the field trip as chaperones.  If the Reagan Library allows us to bring any more parents, I will choose out of the hat!  Thank you and please have the slip turned in by the FRIDAY!

Tuesday Homework

Scootpad only!

If you do not have scoot pad, have a parent write a note and do 7-2 all in your math workbook, and choose 8 spelling words and write the definitions 2 times each!

PLEASE HAVE A PARENT LINK HIS OR HER EMAIL TO YOUR SCOOTPAD ACCOUNT :)!!!!!!!!!

Monday, February 10, 2014

Monday Homework

All homework is on Scootpad!

If you are ever unable to get online, have a parent write me a note and do the math workbook page for that day and the usual language arts homework.  For today, you will choose 20 spelling words for sentences and do 7-1 all in the math workbook IF YOU DO NOT HAVE INTERNET!

**Please have a parent link their e-mail to your scootpad account and get 10 TICKETS!

**Tomorrow I will be drawing names for the Reagan library field trip.  Please send me a note if you want to be included in the drawing.  I have received four notes so far :)

Friday, February 7, 2014

Yum yum!

Doctors at Reach Non Profit :)

Happy Friday!! ATTENTION PARENTS!!UPCOMING FIELD TRIP :)


  1. We will be going to the Reagan Library on February 27th! This field trip will involve re-enacting the Grenada crisis in the 1980's.  The Reagan Library staff has informed us that only THREE parents are allowed to accompany us throughout the trip.  This is due to security reasons and available space.  If you are interested in going, please send me a note or e-mail me.  I will be drawing names out of a hat this Tuesday the 11th!!  
  2. On February the 26th, we will be going on a field trip to Hale Middle School.  All students and parents are invited to attend!  Only the students will be allowed on the bus.  Parents  are welcome to meet us there and stay with us on the field trip :)
  3. Please link your e-mail to your child's scootpad account.  This will allow you constant access to their progress and completion of homework:)
**AFTER I DRAW THE NAMES ON TUESDAY MORING, I WILL POST THEM ON THE BLOG.  If you are not selected to go, you will be able to attend all middle school field trips and the end of the year trip to Vasa Park :)


Thursday, February 6, 2014

ATTENTION PARENTS!!!

I STILL NEED A LARGE BAG OF SAD FOR TOMORROW'S SCIENCE LAB!! If anyone can send one in I would really appreciate it :)

Also, please check out www.scootpad.com!  This is a wonderful site that will keep you informed of your child's progress in math and language arts.  You may link your e mail to your child's account in order to monitor your child's completion of homework and mastery of the common core standards!!

Mrs Ortiz

Thursday Homework

You have SCOOTPAD for homework tonight:

  • 1 math assignment
  • 2 language arts assignments

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Supplies needed by Friday!!


Need:
  • food coloring (any color)
  • l pound of sand
  • 1 pound of salt
*These supplies will be used in our wonderful science lab! :) 

Mrs. Ortiz

Wednesday Homework

ALL OF YOUR HOMEWORK IS ON SCOOTPAD!

**YOU HAVE A MATH ASSIGNMENT AND READING ASSIGNMENT TO COMPLETE BY TOMORROW

*If you are unable to access the internet please have a parent write me a note!

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Tuesday Homework IMPORTANT!!!


Dear parents and students,
     I am pleased to introduce an online learning platform called ScootPad for our classroom. ScootPad helps students practice and master Math & ELA/Reading concepts (Common Core Standards). Parents get real-time access to learning progress and reports. We have a 1 month free trial to see if this website is beneficial for all of us.  This website allows for differentiation in math and language arts.  For example, students can be assigned different homework and assignments based on their needs.  Please take a few minutes to become familiar with the website:)

http://www.scootpad.com/signin   



Language Arts HW: write definitions 2x's each

Math HW: Finish car graph and 6-4 #9-28 (in hardcover)

*If you log on to the website you will receive 5 tickets!
*If your parent creates an account, you will receive 5 tickets!!

Monday, February 3, 2014

Spelling and vocabulary words

Spelling: rancher, searcher, pressure, future, butcher, measure, pleasure, mixture, treasure, feature, pasture, creature, lecture, gesture, nature, fracture, moisture, stretcher, legislature, azure, *miniature, *disclosure

Vocabulary: robot, defective, meteor, rotated, staggered, reversed, dangling, tokens, *altitude, *momentarily

Monday Homework

Use all 20 words in the least amount of sentences! They NEED to make sense!!

Cupid graph from class & 6-2 all

Heart art!!

Friday, January 31, 2014

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Thursday homework

Spelling and vocabulary practice test signed

Math 13-6 even AND finish graphing worksheet (don't do the graphing part if its too hard)

**still need push pins and STAPLERS FOR TOMORROW'S ART!!

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Dear parents

I would appreciate if anyone could donate push pins for the classroom. I love putting the children's work up, but I need more push pins!! Thank you

Mrs. Ortiz

Wednesday homework

Spelling and vocabulary story 3/4 page

Math 13-4 &13-5 even (workbook)

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Tuesday Homework

Finish social studies journal

Definitions 2x's each

Math review sheet (mailbox)

Monday, January 27, 2014

Math web address

   www.pearsonrealize.com


Do your best to complete the assignment!  If there are any problems, have a parent write me a note and sign it :).  You will have a TEST TOMORROW on multiplying fractions.



Spelling and vocabulary words

Spelling: contest, content, protest, combat, permits, rebel, present, insert, desert, subject, minute, compact, conduct, contract, refuse, conflict, research, excuse, entrance, extract, *rewrap*dishonest,*spiraling

Vocabulary: impact, violent, supplies, survived, involved

Monday Homework

Spelling sentences

Math online topic 11 test

FIFTH GRADE PARENT MEETING NEXT MONDAY AT 8:30 a.m.!!!!!

Friday, January 24, 2014

Thursday, January 23, 2014

ATTENTION PARENTS!

Still need:  big bag of raisins, chocolate covered raisins, and one bottle of vinegar to do our science experiment in OUR NEW SCIENCE LAB at school!!

Thursday Homework

Practice spelling and vocabulary test signed

13-1&13-2 all in hardcover math book(from class) and 13-1&13-2 even in workbook

Study for spelling, vocabulary, and comprehension test tomorrow!

Recycling tomorrow !

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Tuesday Homework

Use all 20 words in the least amount of sentences possible!  The sentences NEED to make sense.

Math review sheet that you started in class

Spelling words:  unusual, underwater, regain, repaired, unaware, unfriendly, unfinished, unimportant, refreeze, replenish, reunite, rediscover, rewrap, disconnect, discourage, dishonest, nonspecific, misguide, overwhelm, submerge*impatiently*inaccurate

Vocabulary words:  mission, disaster, environment,zone, gravity, maze, adjusted, function, *moral*symbolism

STUDY MULTIPLYING FRACTIONS IF YOU WANT TO RE-TAKE THE MATH TEST TOMORROW!!

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Thursday Homework

Practice spelling and vocabulary test signed by a parent

Math worksheet on multiplying fractions (in mailbox)

MATH QUIZ TOMORROW ON MULTIPLYING FRACTIONS

RECYCLING!

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Attention parents!

Please complete the Highlights form and send it to school with your child.  Even if you do not want to purchase the magazine, each paper that is returned helps our class earn free prizes!!!

Tuesday Homework

Write vocabulary definitions 2 times each

Math 12-7 All in HW workbook

Choose a book for the book project due on 2-12  You may choose any genre you want!  Make sure it is a fifth grade level book or higher!

Monday, January 13, 2014

Dear parents,

Thank you so much for all the gifts and the Westfield gift card!  I appreciate your generosity :)
                                                                                                                      Mrs. Ortiz

Spelling and Vocabulary

Spelling:  sugar, gentler, scissors, founder, director, scholar, saucer, labor, commander, error, crater, pillar, splendor, peddler, professor, shatter, governor, vapor, equator, soldier

Spelling E.C.: legal, refrigerator

Vocabulary: corridor, reservation, enlisted, invasion, shield, location, creased, transmission

Vocabulary E.C.:  proclaimed, tragedy

Monday Homework

Use all 20 spelling words in the least amount of sentences possible!  Yes, the sentences have to make sense!!

Math: 12-6 all in homework workbook

Science worksheet (if you didn't finish in class)

Friday, December 20, 2013