Vocabulary & Spelling Words

Vocabulary Words:
1. nutrient: sugars/carbohydrates, proteins, & fats found in foods that keep cells alive (noun)
2. factor: a number multiplied with another number to give a product answer (noun)
3. deposit: put money into a checking or savings account (verb)
4. balance: how much money is in an account (noun)
5. endorsement: signature on the back of a check that allows it to be cashed or deposited (noun)
6. debit: an entry in an account showing a balance (noun)
7. overdraft: when you write a check for more money than you have in your account and the check "bounces" (verb)
8. legislative branch: (noun) the branch of government that makes the laws (congress-senators/representatives)
9. executive branch: (noun) the branch of government that carries out or enforces the laws (president)
10. judicial branch: (noun) the branch of government that interprets the laws so that they are fair (judges)

Spelling Words:
Practice prefixes and suffixes
Practice singular and plural words
Practice synonyms of spelling words
Practice short vs. long vowel sounds

Weekly Homework for Aug. 29-Sept. 2

5^th Grade Weekly Homework-Due Friday, September 2, 2011

Dear 5^th Graders and Families,

Thank you for pledging to be in control of your own safety here at Pine Ridge. Our Blue Ribbon Week was a great success! If you haven’t already, please remember to send in $7 per child to help offset the cost of the 5^th grade T-shirt. We would greatly appreciate it. Also, all Entertainment Book sales will go directly to the 5^th grade fund to help with field trips and other fun activities. They make great gifts! If you do not wish to purchase the book, please return it to school by Friday. Below you will find your homework the week. Everything is due on Friday so be sure to budget your time accordingly. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great week! J

Vocabulary: On the back of this page are words that come from the other subjects we are currently studying. You need to know the definition, the part of speech, and how to use it correctly in a sentence. You will have a vocabulary test on all 10 words on Friday. The format of the test will vary each week.

Word Work/Spelling: Each night you will need to study your spelling words for homework. Spelling tests will be on Fridays. Read the attached letter carefully to discover the 10 spelling words this week and understand the concepts we will be teaching in class. 

Reading: In order to become a better reader, you must read! Each night you should read a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes. Complete the attached activity worksheet based on the one book you are reading this week. Be sure to explain your reasoning with examples from the text.

Social Studies: This year you will practice reading and interpreting various types of maps. We are sending home copies of 4 maps that you need to keep in your daily binder to use at home and school.  Use the given maps as well as other reference materials (internet, globes, atlas, etc.) to complete Week 3 (questions 11-15) Geography Questions, due Friday, in a similar manner. There will be a quiz on the weekly geography questions given in class every four weeks.

Writing: The writer’s notebooks are looking fabulous! If you haven’t finished decorating yours, please finish this project this week. In order to become a better writer, you must write!

Here are 2 prompts that we want you to write about in your notebook this week. There are no rules, just write! Remember to underline any words you are unsure of how to spell.

Ø  Create two circle maps to brainstorm special memories you’ve had at 2 important places in your life.

Ø  Choose your favorite memory at one of those places and write about it. Be as descriptive as possible. Try to tell the story so your audience can picture the event in his/her mind. Be sure to begin with an engaging lead/grabber that will make the reader want to continue reading the rest of the story. Have fun!

Weekly Homework for August 22-26

Dear 5^th Graders and Families,

Thank you for returning all back to school paperwork, permission slips, and fee monies in a timely manner. Our first week of school was a great success and we hope you are enjoying your special 5^th grade T-shirts. If you could send in $7 per child to help offset this cost we would greatly appreciate it. Remember to wear your shirts on Fridays or other spirit days to show your Panther Pride! Below you will find your homework for the week. Everything is due on Friday so be sure to budget your time accordingly. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great week! J

Vocabulary: On the back of this page are words that come from the other subjects we are currently studying. You need to know the definition, the part of speech, and how to use it correctly in a sentence. You will have a vocabulary test on all 10 words on Friday. The format of the test will vary each week.

Word Work/Spelling: Each night you will need to study your spelling words for homework. Spelling tests will be on Fridays. Read the attached letter carefully to discover the 10 spelling words this week and understand the concepts we will be teaching in class. 

Reading: In order to become a better reader, you must read! Each night you should read a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes. Complete the attached activity worksheet based on the one book you are reading this week.

Social Studies: This year you will practice reading and interpreting various types of maps. We are sending home copies of 4 maps that you need to keep in your daily binder to use at home and school.  Attached you will find Week 1 Geography Questions that we did together in class as a sample. Use the given maps as well as other reference materials (internet, globes, atlas, etc.) to complete Week 2 Geography Questions, due Friday, in a similar manner. There will be a quiz on the weekly geography questions given in class every four weeks.

Writing: Collect favorite pictures, magazine clippings, and other meaningful drawings/words to decorate your writer’s notebook. Glue and tape them all over your notebook to make it a one of a kind original that represents your uniqueness and something you’ll be excited and proud to write in this year. We will have contact paper at school on Friday to preserve your notebooks. If you can volunteer to help with this project on Friday, please contact your child’s teacher.

Here are 2 prompts that we want you to write about in your notebook this week. There are no rules, just write! Remember to underline any words you are unsure of how to spell.

Ø  Create two circle maps to brainstorm special memories you’ve had with 2 important people in your life.

Ø  Choose your favorite memory with one of those persons and write about it. Be as descriptive as possible. Try to tell the story so your audience can picture the event in his/her mind. Have fun!

WHAT TIME IS IT?

GAME TIME!!

Today was a special day as 5th graders completed their first full week of school and received their green T-shirts with this year's theme. We took pictures on the playground to commemorate the occaison. Once I receive permission slips, I can post the picture for all to see. If you could help off-set the cost of your child's T-shirt by sending in $7 next week we would greatly appreciate it. We hope you enjoy this special 5th grade tradition at Pine Ridge!

If you did not attend Curriculum Night, Thursday folders were sent home today with your child. Please review all paper work each time it is sent home and return it the very next school day. Sign the back in the appropriate row so I know you have seen it. Items that need to be returned ASAP include:

• All PRE Back to School Paperwork and $9 fee money to cover the cost of student planners and a year long subscription to Scholastic News
• Classroom paperwork (yellow and purple info. sheets)
• Ameritowne Permission Slip (neon green) and $23 fee to offset the cost of the trip
• T-shirt money ($7)

Finally, if you are interested in volunteering in the classroom, please let me know. It has been the a GREAT week and I have LOVED getting to know all of my new students. I know this is going to be THE BEST year yet!

Back to School Night is Tonight!

There will be a brief meeting in the gym for all parents at 6:30 p.m. with Mr. Carney. Afterwards, head to our classroom. I will be discussing the curriculum for this year and answer any questions that you may have. I look forward to seeing you!

CLASS CREED

Our class believes in being a role model to others.
We push ourselves to the limit and seek out challenges.
Ms. Reese's class always sticks up for others and ourselves.
We always have a smile on our faces when we come to school.

GO PANTHERS!!!

LEAP Expectations

Leadership:

·       Actively participate and listen during conversations

·       Be a role model to others

·       Be respectful to everyone

·       Stay organized

·       Take responsibility for yourself

·       Work on becoming an independent problem solver

Effort:

·       Do your best on everything you do

·       Push yourself to the limit and seek challenges

·       Never give up

·       Work to achieve your goals

·       Follow the classroom rules and procedures

Always Safe:

·       Always walk in the building

·       Always use the crosswalks

·       Always use materials properly

·       Always keep your hands and feet to yourself

·       Always stick up for others and yourself.                                   Don’t allow bullying at Pine Ridge Elementary!

Positive Attitude:

·       Have fun!

·       Be a good sport

·       Smile!

·       Be supportive and cheer others on

·       Be polite and have good manners

Daily Schedule

8:50-9:00  Line up outside on the blacktop
9:00-9:10 Unpack; turn in homework; planner; attendance/lunch count
9:10-11:10  Literacy (Read to Someone, Read to Self, Writing, Word Work)                                                *Snack time is at 10:30- healthy snacks only*
11:10-11:50  Integrated Arts
11:50-12:40  Science/Social Studies
12:40-1:20  Lunch/Recess
1:20-1:45  Listen to Reading                                                                                                                                                              *Thursday will be Library check-out time*
1:45-3:20  Math
3:20-3:30  Review homework; spiffy up; pack up
3:30  Dismissal

Cool Idea?

Check out this link and tell me what you think by posting a comment. Should I ask Mr. Carney if we can paint the wall outside our classroom door? I think it would be great for posting all of your amazing thinking and learning!
http://www.ideapaint.com/work/ideapaint

Back To School Time!

Class lists will be posted on the school's front doors on Thursday at 4 p.m. I look forward to seeing all of my new students on Friday, August 12. We will be having an open house from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Stop by and check out our room and the fabulous view of the mountains and Denver skyline. We have the BEST view in the entire school! :) You can also bring your school supplies with you if you'd like or bring them on the first day of school, which is Monday. Class begins at 9 a.m. You can begin lining up on the playground with the other fifth graders at 8:50. Just look for the orange sign that says "MS. REESE" and get ready for an awesome day...I can't wait!!