Hello Parents~
As we are finishing the year, we have many exciting things going on. We are reading some classic Christmas books as well as some silly favorites! Ask your student which ones they like better as why. We are looking forward to our Christmas Choral Concert on Thursday December 22nd at 1:30pm. Parents are invited and our kids are practicing their songs to be ready to sing! We thank everyone who has donated food for the Utah Food Bank as well as fleece for our blanket service project. We really appreciate all of your support!
We are working hard to finish this year strong in math. The students just complete a unit on graphing, and did really well. We will be reviewing geometry for this last week of the school year, to make sure they have a strong foundation for what comes next. Try and take a few minutes practicing your times tables over the Christmas break - amaze your family members with your speed and accuracy!
Our unit on the American Revolution is also coming to a close and we have learned a lot about working together and standing up together for something that is right. As we move into our US Government unit, have your students spend some time watching the news and paying attention to the leaders of our country. We will be learning how our government works starting in January.
We will also start our Science rotations in January. Our students will start with a unit on heredity, which is always a lot of fun!
We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday!
Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Fall is here!
Hello Everyone-
The weather is changing, our time will be changing this weekend and we are now moving into learning about the 13 Colonies of the United States. There are many fun activities we will do as a class, starting with our "Colonial School". This gives the students a taste of what is was like to go to school in Colonial Times. We will conclude our unit on American Colonies with our "Colonial Days" on Tuesday November 22nd. We look forward to these activities, it is a terrific way to end our colonial unit.
We are having our Math Benchmark 1 Test this week. This is a test on all of the things we have learned about so far in 5th grade. We are finding that the concepts in 5th grade are not too difficult for the students, however we are finding some of them are struggling with their times tables. Please encourage your student to practice their times tables each night, even if only for 5 minutes. You can even do this as you are driving around.
We look forward to seeing each of you at our Parent Teacher Conferences on November 9th and 10th. If you have any questions or concerns we look forward to hearing from you then.
Thanks~
The weather is changing, our time will be changing this weekend and we are now moving into learning about the 13 Colonies of the United States. There are many fun activities we will do as a class, starting with our "Colonial School". This gives the students a taste of what is was like to go to school in Colonial Times. We will conclude our unit on American Colonies with our "Colonial Days" on Tuesday November 22nd. We look forward to these activities, it is a terrific way to end our colonial unit.
We are having our Math Benchmark 1 Test this week. This is a test on all of the things we have learned about so far in 5th grade. We are finding that the concepts in 5th grade are not too difficult for the students, however we are finding some of them are struggling with their times tables. Please encourage your student to practice their times tables each night, even if only for 5 minutes. You can even do this as you are driving around.
We look forward to seeing each of you at our Parent Teacher Conferences on November 9th and 10th. If you have any questions or concerns we look forward to hearing from you then.
Thanks~
Friday, October 14, 2011
Term One Missing Assignments
Hello Parents~
We are quickly coming to the end of our first term. A missing assignment report was sent home yesterday for any assignments that are missing so far from this first term. Please look it over with your student. They are welcome to turn in any or all of these assignments up until Friday October 28th at 8:30am. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
Thanks~
We are quickly coming to the end of our first term. A missing assignment report was sent home yesterday for any assignments that are missing so far from this first term. Please look it over with your student. They are welcome to turn in any or all of these assignments up until Friday October 28th at 8:30am. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
Thanks~
Red Ribbon Week Oct 17-21
During Red Ribbon Week, your child will have the opportunity to participate in several activities related to the celebration and promotion of being drug free. Some of the activities include:
Monday October 17th: "Put a Cap on Drugs"- Students wear their favorite hat.
Tuesday October 18th: "Team up against Drugs"- Students wear their favorite team gear.
Wednesday October 19th: "Wear Red Day"- Students and staff wear red to end the week and make their pledge to "Be Drug Free"
Thursday October 20th-Friday October 21st- NO SCHOOL!
Show your school spirit and DARE TO STAY DRUG FREE!
Monday October 17th: "Put a Cap on Drugs"- Students wear their favorite hat.
Tuesday October 18th: "Team up against Drugs"- Students wear their favorite team gear.
Wednesday October 19th: "Wear Red Day"- Students and staff wear red to end the week and make their pledge to "Be Drug Free"
Thursday October 20th-Friday October 21st- NO SCHOOL!
Show your school spirit and DARE TO STAY DRUG FREE!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Explorers
Dear Parents,
We are learning about Explorers at this time. Your child has been assigned an explorer to research. They will need to write a 1-page paper typed or neatly handwritten about their explorer, including: birth date, death date, why he was famous, and interesting facts about the explorer. On Monday September 24th your child’s Written Page and Visual aid will be due. We will have the students present their reports in class during the week.
For their oral presentation, your child will need to make a poster of some kind or visual aid. The information on the poster needs to include: a picture, birth date, death date, why he was famous, and interesting facts about the explorer. They will share their visual aid with the class starting on Monday the 24th of September.
Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas
We are learning about Explorers at this time. Your child has been assigned an explorer to research. They will need to write a 1-page paper typed or neatly handwritten about their explorer, including: birth date, death date, why he was famous, and interesting facts about the explorer. On Monday September 24th your child’s Written Page and Visual aid will be due. We will have the students present their reports in class during the week.
For their oral presentation, your child will need to make a poster of some kind or visual aid. The information on the poster needs to include: a picture, birth date, death date, why he was famous, and interesting facts about the explorer. They will share their visual aid with the class starting on Monday the 24th of September.
Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas
Monday, September 12, 2011
State Reports!
Dear Parents/Guardians:
We will begin our fifth-grade year by having our student’s research and write a state report. This goes along nicely with our field trip to the Utah State Fair and culminates with our 5th Grade State Fair on October 7, 2011.
Attached are the guidelines for students to follow in writing the report. Most of the report will be researched and written in class however the poster, oral presentation and final written report will be done outside of school.
We ask that you guide your son or daughter in doing research on the state. Students must write the report using their own thoughts and words and not copy from books or other sources. Students should enjoy doing the state report from their own perspective. Your encouragement will mean a lot to your son or daughter!
The student will also give an oral presentation on the states. They will present their state poster and any other items for display at our “5th Grade State Fair” on Friday October 7, 2011.
State Report Guidelines
The State Report will be done using a report notes packet before writing the final report. Students are to organize their reports using this packet.
The State Report Notes are due Thursday, September 22nd. After the teacher checks the packets, they will be returned, and the students may begin work on their rough drafts.
For the rough draft the student should take the State Report Notes and following the State Report Categories, write their state report in their own words. These can be handwritten in pencil. These will be due on Tuesday September 27th.
The Final Draft and State Poster will be due on Friday September 30th. These may be typed or may be handwritten in blue or black ink, skipping lines. If typed, the report should be done in 12-point font, Times New Roman and double-spaced. Students should use their imagination and creativity in making an interesting report!
Oral presentations will be on Monday/Tuesday, October 3rd and 4th
Guidelines:
• Tell when your state was added to the Union.
• Tell your State’s Nickname.
• Show your State Flag (from your report) and explain the meaning and importance of the flag.
• Name and briefly describe three famous people from your state.
• Tell the five best things about your state.
• Remember your presentation should be 2-3 minutes long.
State Poster Requirements: (must include the following but anything else is great too!)
• Poster cut out in the shape of your state
• Important facts about your state
• Your favorite thing you learned about your state
• Major Cities (including State Capital)
• Famous Places
• Make your poster exciting. Pretend you are a travel agent and you are trying to get people to visit your state!
STATE REPORT CATEGORIES
1. COVER
List the following information on your top cover sheet:
Title (name of your state)
Name (your own, first & last) and number
Grade (5th or Fifth Grade)
Teacher (Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas)
Date (Date that report is due)
You may add pictures, drawings, phrases, or anything else to make your cover page more exciting!
2. INTRODUCTION
(1/2 - page minimum)
Write about these using complete sentences:
a. What state you have been given.
b. What you thought/knew about your state before you started your report
c. What you will be writing and showing in your report.
3. HISTORY
Required: Write about at least two of these topics: (1-page minimum)
* Explorers * Indian tribes * Settlers * Government
* Past and current events * Wars and battles
4. FAMOUS PEOPLE
Required: Write about three famous people from your state: (1-page minimum)
* Presidents * Indians *Authors * Inventors
*War Hero’s *Athletes * Actors/Actresses
5. NATURAL RESOURCES / INDUSTRY/ PRODUCTS
Required: Make a chart or graph of at least one of the following:
• Farm crops (wheat, corn, cotton, etc.)
• Dairy products
• Mining (oil, coal, gold, silver, uranium, borax, etc.)
• Auto or other industries.
• Try http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx
6. STATE SYMBOLS
a. Required: illustrate or print your state seal and state flag.
b. Required: illustrate or print at least one of the following:
• State bird
• state flower
• state animal
7. CLOSING PARAGRAPH (REACTIONS)
Required: (1-page minimum)
Answer these questions using complete sentences for each category.
a. What did you like most about your state?
b. Why?
c. What did you dislike?
d. Why?
e. What makes your state interesting for others to want to visit or live there?
f. Tell about three things everyone should know and remember about your state.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
We will begin our fifth-grade year by having our student’s research and write a state report. This goes along nicely with our field trip to the Utah State Fair and culminates with our 5th Grade State Fair on October 7, 2011.
Attached are the guidelines for students to follow in writing the report. Most of the report will be researched and written in class however the poster, oral presentation and final written report will be done outside of school.
We ask that you guide your son or daughter in doing research on the state. Students must write the report using their own thoughts and words and not copy from books or other sources. Students should enjoy doing the state report from their own perspective. Your encouragement will mean a lot to your son or daughter!
The student will also give an oral presentation on the states. They will present their state poster and any other items for display at our “5th Grade State Fair” on Friday October 7, 2011.
State Report Guidelines
The State Report will be done using a report notes packet before writing the final report. Students are to organize their reports using this packet.
The State Report Notes are due Thursday, September 22nd. After the teacher checks the packets, they will be returned, and the students may begin work on their rough drafts.
For the rough draft the student should take the State Report Notes and following the State Report Categories, write their state report in their own words. These can be handwritten in pencil. These will be due on Tuesday September 27th.
The Final Draft and State Poster will be due on Friday September 30th. These may be typed or may be handwritten in blue or black ink, skipping lines. If typed, the report should be done in 12-point font, Times New Roman and double-spaced. Students should use their imagination and creativity in making an interesting report!
Oral presentations will be on Monday/Tuesday, October 3rd and 4th
Guidelines:
• Tell when your state was added to the Union.
• Tell your State’s Nickname.
• Show your State Flag (from your report) and explain the meaning and importance of the flag.
• Name and briefly describe three famous people from your state.
• Tell the five best things about your state.
• Remember your presentation should be 2-3 minutes long.
State Poster Requirements: (must include the following but anything else is great too!)
• Poster cut out in the shape of your state
• Important facts about your state
• Your favorite thing you learned about your state
• Major Cities (including State Capital)
• Famous Places
• Make your poster exciting. Pretend you are a travel agent and you are trying to get people to visit your state!
STATE REPORT CATEGORIES
1. COVER
List the following information on your top cover sheet:
Title (name of your state)
Name (your own, first & last) and number
Grade (5th or Fifth Grade)
Teacher (Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas)
Date (Date that report is due)
You may add pictures, drawings, phrases, or anything else to make your cover page more exciting!
2. INTRODUCTION
(1/2 - page minimum)
Write about these using complete sentences:
a. What state you have been given.
b. What you thought/knew about your state before you started your report
c. What you will be writing and showing in your report.
3. HISTORY
Required: Write about at least two of these topics: (1-page minimum)
* Explorers * Indian tribes * Settlers * Government
* Past and current events * Wars and battles
4. FAMOUS PEOPLE
Required: Write about three famous people from your state: (1-page minimum)
* Presidents * Indians *Authors * Inventors
*War Hero’s *Athletes * Actors/Actresses
5. NATURAL RESOURCES / INDUSTRY/ PRODUCTS
Required: Make a chart or graph of at least one of the following:
• Farm crops (wheat, corn, cotton, etc.)
• Dairy products
• Mining (oil, coal, gold, silver, uranium, borax, etc.)
• Auto or other industries.
• Try http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx
6. STATE SYMBOLS
a. Required: illustrate or print your state seal and state flag.
b. Required: illustrate or print at least one of the following:
• State bird
• state flower
• state animal
7. CLOSING PARAGRAPH (REACTIONS)
Required: (1-page minimum)
Answer these questions using complete sentences for each category.
a. What did you like most about your state?
b. Why?
c. What did you dislike?
d. Why?
e. What makes your state interesting for others to want to visit or live there?
f. Tell about three things everyone should know and remember about your state.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year
Dear Parents,
Welcome to fifth grade! We are excited to be with your children! Here are a few things to know about the class and what will be expected from your student.
Homework Folders: Every student has a homework folder that should come home everyday as well as a planner. Inside are papers to take home and homework that needs to be completed. Please check their planners for all assignments for the week, upcoming projects and events. Please record reading minutes daily. Monday mornings, planners are checked for the total weekly reading minutes along with a parent signature.
Please check folders and planners nightly.
Reading Minutes: Each student is required to read 150 minutes per week or 30 minutes a night, 5 nights a week. There is a place to fill in reading minutes in the planner. 4,000 minutes is required for the Fantastic Falcon!!!
WEEKLY HOMEWORK:
Spelling: You will receive a Parent Letter on Mondays. Please read the entire paper and complete the assignments given, sign, and return no later than Wednesday of each week.
Language Arts: You will receive a Parent Comprehension Sheet on Monday. Please read, answer the questions, sign, and return by Friday of each week. Students will also receive a Comprehension Challenge worksheet that will be due each Wednesday.
Crosswords: Students are given one state crossword a week that will be due on Friday. This assignment should be completed in class as morning work.
Current Events: Students are assigned a day of the week and should bring their current event each week on that day.
Friday Activities/Missing Work: Student will be given a “missing assignments” report every other week on Wednesday. Those assignments will need to be completed and turned in by Friday morning at 8:30am if they want to participate in our 5th Grade Falcon Friday Activity.
This website will also include a class calendar to keep you informed of upcoming events, assignments and test. Please check it each week with your student.
We look forward to a great school year and working with your and your children!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas
Welcome to fifth grade! We are excited to be with your children! Here are a few things to know about the class and what will be expected from your student.
Homework Folders: Every student has a homework folder that should come home everyday as well as a planner. Inside are papers to take home and homework that needs to be completed. Please check their planners for all assignments for the week, upcoming projects and events. Please record reading minutes daily. Monday mornings, planners are checked for the total weekly reading minutes along with a parent signature.
Please check folders and planners nightly.
Reading Minutes: Each student is required to read 150 minutes per week or 30 minutes a night, 5 nights a week. There is a place to fill in reading minutes in the planner. 4,000 minutes is required for the Fantastic Falcon!!!
WEEKLY HOMEWORK:
Spelling: You will receive a Parent Letter on Mondays. Please read the entire paper and complete the assignments given, sign, and return no later than Wednesday of each week.
Language Arts: You will receive a Parent Comprehension Sheet on Monday. Please read, answer the questions, sign, and return by Friday of each week. Students will also receive a Comprehension Challenge worksheet that will be due each Wednesday.
Crosswords: Students are given one state crossword a week that will be due on Friday. This assignment should be completed in class as morning work.
Current Events: Students are assigned a day of the week and should bring their current event each week on that day.
Friday Activities/Missing Work: Student will be given a “missing assignments” report every other week on Wednesday. Those assignments will need to be completed and turned in by Friday morning at 8:30am if they want to participate in our 5th Grade Falcon Friday Activity.
This website will also include a class calendar to keep you informed of upcoming events, assignments and test. Please check it each week with your student.
We look forward to a great school year and working with your and your children!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Berven and Mrs. Thomas
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