Day 20 (September 30, 2015)

FAMILY FRIENDLY WRESTLING RETURNS TO SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL!

Off the heels of a great Fundraiser Night at the Texas Roadhouse, our next PTO Event will be happening on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 at 7:00 PM!

The fun for all ages wrestling group, CHIKARA Pro Wrestling, will be hosting their October wrestling event in our gymnasium. You may remember their sister promotion, “Wrestling Is Fun,” from last October. 

In teaming up with SJS, CHIKARA has made the following deal with Saint Joseph School. With the purchase of one (1) $15 ticket, one (1) student may attend the event for free with a paying adult. However, this deal is limited to the first fifty-tickets sold, and it only applies to General Admission seating. First and second-row seating must be purchased through chikarapro.com  Afterward, you will have to take your chances getting your ticket at the door for $20. If you are interested in this limited time offer, please send in your ticket request in an envelope labeled: PTO Wrestling Event with a form filled out no later than Thursday, October 8 at 2:30. All wrestling related questions can be directed to Mr. Castano at mcastano@sjshav.com.

Additionally, the SNACK SHACK will be open that evening serving up some delicious pulled pork and meatball sandwiches, chips, sugary treats, candies, and drinks. All of these proceeds will help benefit the PTO. We look forward to this super event, and we thank you for supporting all of the PTO events over this school year.

Evening Question

Who is the current CHIKARA Grand Champion? The first correct answer in the comment section will earn two CNN Student News points.

Highlights of Day 20:

• Morning Reading: Organization Quiz
• Reading: Chapters 13, 14, and 15 of "Shiloh"
• A learning moment could not be stopped, as students demanded that we finished reading the epic realistic fiction novel. "Shiloh" ended with the thrilling, final lines "... I'm thinking how nothing is as simple as you guess -- not right or wrong, not Judd Travers, not even me or this dog I got here. But the good part is I saved Shiloh and opened my eyes some. Now that ain't bad for eleven."
• In the coming week, we will be having a real life attorney, Anthony Muir, come into the class to speak about the legal system and how it applies to this story.
• French with Madame Auclair!
• Gym with Coach Samaha!
• Grammar: Reviewed Lesson 4 - Subjects in Imperative Sentences Quiz
• Religion: Sacrament of Baptism
• The Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist
• Holy Water as a Sacramental
• Baptism is the First Sacrament of Initiation
• Music with Ms. Navien!

Homework

- Reading: "The Rafting Trip" Quiz

- Math: pg. 11 #2-28 (even #s only)

- Social Studies: Find resources to find Saint Joseph School on Google Earth

- Vocabulary: Study for Unit 2 Test (on Friday)

- Web Wall of 5C Student Work: Think of your proudest September accomplishment!

Notices

- $1 for Dessert Day

- October 10th Wrestling Event (Donations Needed)

Day 19 (September 29, 2015)

Evening Question

Identify this person's name and tell me the political position that he holds. The first correct answer in the comment section will receive two points toward CNN Student News.

• Morning Reading: Organization
• Problem and Solution Quiz
• Treasures Reading: "The Night of San Juan"
• Genre Type: Realistic Fiction
• Main Focus: Problem and Solution
• Genre Reading: Chapter 12 of "Shiloh"
• Social Studies: Map Skills
• Students focused on the importance of the map skills discussed yesterday by trying to locate Saint Joseph School on Google Earth. Students started by successfully identifying North America, then the United States (a big help was knowing Florida), going up the east coast finding Massachusetts (a huge help was knowing the "arm" of Cape Cod), and finally getting to what was believed to be Lawrence. Students will continue this endeavor tomorrow until we can finally identify the school.
• Grammar: Lesson 5 - Compound Subjects
• Vocabulary: Sparkle with Unit 2 Words
• Art: "Square One" Projects

Homework

- Math: pg. 10 #1-20

- Social Studies: Find resources to find Saint Joseph School on Google Earth

- Grammar: Lesson 5 - Compound Subject Quiz

- Vocabulary: Study for Unit 2 Test (on Friday)

- French: Self-Portrait

Notices

- Dessert Day on October 1 

- Photo Day on October 6

Day 18 (September 18, 2015)

Evening Question
Who is the President of the Council of the State of Cuba? The first correct answer in the comment section will earn two CNN Student News Points.

An up-close look at the blood moon.

 

Photograph taken by 5C's own Grace.

Highlights of Day 18:

• Morning Reading: Organization
• Treasures Reading: "The Night of San Juan"
• Genre Type: Realistic Fiction
• Main Focus: Problem and Solution

• Genre Reading: Chapter 11 of "Shiloh"
• Social Studies: Map Making
• Compass Rose
• Boundaries
• Inset Map
• Scale (Students practiced drawing their hands to scale.)
• Map Titles
• The Key (or Legend)
• Labels
• Vocabulary: Corrected Completing the Sentence
• Grammar: Lesson 4 - Subjects in Imperative Sentences
• Online Game
• Religion: Introduction to Baptism
• Students discussed the "original sin" of Adam and Eve. Ultimately, this leads to sin being something that is present in all generations because of us continuously distancing ourselves from God. Therefore, at birth, Christ implements the Sacrament of Baptism in order to give us a clean start free from sin. Additionally, this cleansing is revisited through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Students practiced this cleansing experience through an activity called "Getting Wet."

• Computer: Prezis

Homework

- Math: pg. 9 #1-25

- Reading: "Problem and Solution" Quiz

- Social Studies: If possible, print out a picture of your neighborhood on Google Earth.

- Grammar: Subjects in Imperative Sentences Quiz

- Vocabulary: Test on Unit 2 (on Friday)

- French: Finish Self-Portrait

Notices

- Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse

- Bowling Begins Tomorrow

- Dessert Day on Thursday

Day 17 (September 25, 2015)

WEEKEND CHALLENGE
Take a picture of yourself with the supermoon behind you, show it to me this Monday, and earn FIVE CNN STUDENT NEWS POINTS!!!

Highlights of Day 17:

• Reviewed Corrected Assessments:
• Inferences Quiz
• Visualization Quiz
• Simple Subject and Predicates Quiz
• "How can you describe motion?" Test
• Morning Reading: Organization
• Treasures Reading: "Johanna in Jamaica"
• As we continued  to look at our Taking-a-Stand Unit, students examined how they can take a stand for their friends. They defined friendship as being loyal, honest, having each other's back, building them up (not tearing them down), sharing similar interests, and believing in who they are as a person. 
• Main Focuses: Suffixes / Problem & Solution
• Genre Reading: Chapter 10 of "Shiloh"
• Question: Do you think Marty will get to keep Shiloh?
• Social Studies: Evaluating Our Second Floor Maps
• Key Concepts: boundaries, cardinal and intermediate directions, compass rose, elevation, equator, grid, inset map, key (legend), latitude, longitude, parallels, meridians (including prime meridian), scale, and a title.
• Grammar: Lesson 4 - Subjects in Imperative Sentences
• Vocabulary: Unit 2 - Completing the Sentence   
• Religion: Father Andreas discussed Licit and Illicit Sacraments. 

Homework

- Vocabulary: Completing the Sentence (pg. 22)

- French: Finish Self-Portrait

Notices

- Bake Sale on Saturday!

- Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser on Monday!

Day 16 (September 24, 2015)

Evening Question
Fill in the following quote that Pope Francis issued to Congress today: "The United States must break out of its cycle of paralysis and use its power to heal the _________________ of a planet torn by hatred, greed, poverty, and population." The first correct answer in the comment section will earn two "CNN Student News" points.

Highlights of Day 16:

• Morning Reading: Organization
• Treasures Reading: Test Practice - "A Salute to SERVICEWOMEN"
• Main Focuses: Testing Strategies / Purposes for Writing
• Genre Reading: Chapter 9 of "Shiloh"
• Main Focuses: Types of Conflict

What type of conflict occurs most in "Shiloh?"


Character vs. Character
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Self
Poll Maker

• Social Studies: Accessing Prior Knowledge of Map Making Skills
• Challenge: Draw a Map of the Second Floor of S.J.S.

• Grammar: Collect Lesson 3 Quiz on Simple Subject and Predicates
• Vocabulary: Unit 2
• Complete the Sentence
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Word Associations
• Computer: Prezis

Homework

- Math: pg. 6 #8-15

- Reading: "Shiloh" Character Conflict

- Social Studies: Finish Map of Second Floor

- Vocabulary: Study for Unit 2 Test (Next Friday)

- French: Self Portrait (Due Next Wednesday)

Notices

- Saturday Bake Sale

- PTO Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse (September 28)

- Lunch Money Payments

- Daycare Payments

Day 15 (September 23, 2015)

Evening Question
We have been focusing on honoring those who have paid the ultimate price by taking a stand. One way we do this is building a monument in honor of those who have served or have died in battle. Below is a famous monument. The first person to correctly identify the moment in the comment section will receive two "CNN Student News" points.

Highlights of Day 15:

• Morning Reading: Visualization Quiz
• Treasures Reading: "Maya Lin: Architect of Memory"
• Main Focuses: Expository Writing, Main Idea & Details, and the Vietnam War
• French: Students discussed dates, animals, and pen pals.
• Gym: Students played Slugball!
• Science: Rube Goldberg Machine Illustration Review
• Vocabulary: Correct Multiple-Meaning Words and Similies
• Grammar: Simple Subjects and Predicates Quiz
• Inspirational videos on not judging others and leading a happy life.

Homework

- Reading: "Getting the Perfect Shot" Quiz

- Math: Worksheet (complete both sides)

- Science: Finish Rube Goldberg Machine Illustration

- Grammar: Simple Subject and Predicates Quiz

Notices

- Bake Sale at the Church on Saturday (BAKED GOODS NEEDED!)

Day 14 (September 22, 2015)

Evening Question
Tomorrow is the Autumn Equinox. In a sentence, please explain the term equinox. The first correct answer in the comment section will get two (2) "CNN Student News" points!

Highlights of Day 14:

• Morning Reading: Visualization
• Reading: Review Summaries of "Goin' Someplace Special"
• Treasures Reading: "Toward FREEDOM / ON SACRED GROUND"
• How do we pay tribute to those who stand up for what they believe in? Students stated they could thank them in person, build a memorial in their honor, set aside a special day to honor them, give them a medal for what they have sacrificed, or pray for them if they are injured or no longer with us.
• Main Focus: Inflectional Endings

"National Museum of the American Indian"

• Genre Reading: Chapter 8 of "Shiloh"
• Science: Test on "How can you describe motion?"
• Grammar: Lesson 3 - Simple Subjects and Predicates

• Vocabulary: Multiple-Meaning Words and Similies
• Art Class with Mrs. Smith!

Homework

- Vocabulary: pg. 14-15, read Unit 2 words

- Math: pg. 5 (the rest of the even problems)

- French: Name your puppet

Notices

- Thank you for supporting the PTO for Dress Down Day!

- Bowling Form

Day 13 (September 21, 2015)

Evening Question
According to today's issue of the Eagle Tribune, how many alarms were sounded in the fire that destroyed the Hudson Manufacturing building at 30 Stevens Street on Sunday night? The first correct answer in the comment section receives two points toward "CNN Student News" points.

Day 13 Highlights include:

• Morning Reading: Visualization
• Treasures Reading: Inferences
• Use the clues in the text to discover what is not directly stated.
• Text: Ana collected shells, and she swam in the salty water.
• Inference: Anna is at the ocean.

• First Library Visit of the Year!
• Science: Review for Test on "How can you describe motion?"
• Calculation of Speed for Recess Run Activity
• Vocabulary: Review Unit 1 Test Corrections
• Grammar: Lesson 3 - Simple Subjects and Predicates
• Ryan's Italian Ice Birthday Treat!
• Computer: Students continued to work on Prezis.

Homework

- Math: pg. 5 #1-10, the rest of the page "odd"

- Reading: Inferences Quiz

- Science: Test on "How can you describe motion?"

- Grammar: pg. 17 #6-12

Notices

- Bring $1 tomorrow for "Say Goodbye to Summer" Dress Down Day

Day 12 (September 18, 2015)

Weekend Question
The earliest origin of Four Square goes as far pack as the 17th century with a game called "Paume." Which European country was "Paume" played in? The first correct answer in the comment section will earn two "CNN Studnet News" points and two pieces of candy!

Highlights of Day 12:

• Morning Reading: Visualizations
• Genre Reading: Chapter 7 of "Shiloh"
• Main Focus: What is a theme? A theme is the moral or message that goes beyond the story itself. It is a timeless truth that expresses something about life.
• "Humans should protect God's creatures no matter what."
• "Doing what is morally right, might not be what is legally accepted."
• Treasures Reading: Final Real World Connection on Emmett Till
• Fourteen-year-old Emmett Till was visiting relatives in a town called Money, Mississippi. On August 24, 1955, he "reportedly" flirted with a white cashier at a grocery store while buying bubblegum. Four days later, the cashier's husband and half-brother kidnapped Emmett Till, beat him, and shot him in the head. The men went to court for murder, but an all-white, male jury stated the two men were not guilty. Till's murder and open casket funeral motivated many to join  the Civil Rights Movement.

• Though an extremely graphic image, it says a lot about the hatred present in our world. I was in the fifth grade when I first came across the story of Emmett Till, and since that day I have been reflecting on one question. This is the final question I will leave you with as we conclude this part of our "Taking a Stand" unit: Why didn't the jury take a stand against the hatred of these two men who brutally beat and killed a fourteen-year-old child?
• Science: How can you describe motion?
• Main Focus: Solving Problems to Find Speed
• Students measured their speeds (distance divided by time) by completing a Recess Run!

• Vocabulary: Unit 1 Test
• Religion: Father Andreas
• Main Focus: Valid and Invalid Sacraments and the Upcoming Visit to the United States of America by Pope Francis

Homework 
- Science: Study for "How can you describe motion?" Test on Tuesday

Notices
- Sign and return CORI Form
- Daycare Payments
- $1 for Dress Down Day on Tuesday!

Day 11 (September 17, 2015)

Evening Question

According to CNN.com, who do they believe was the top "winner" from last night's CNN Republican  debate? The first correct answer in the comment section will receive two points toward "CNN Student News" points and two pieces of candy from Spidey!

Highlights of Day 11:

• Morning Reading: Visualization
• Treasures Reading: "Through My Eyes" by Ruby Bridges
• Main Focuses: Autobiography and Timeline
• White Americans rioted when a six-year-old African American girl wanted to be educated in a "white only" school. What were people so afraid of? Can we tolerate differences? Norman Rockwell pushes us to think about this in his artistic portrayal entitled, The Problem We All Live With.
• We identified this "problem" as the inability to accept differences in other people.

• Science: How can you describe motion?
• Focuses: Types of Motion, Speed, and Velocity
• Objects move in many different ways and at different speeds including constant, variable, periodic, circular, and vibrational. 
• Average Speed = Distance / Time
• Velocity describes the speed and the direction of an object.

• Vocabulary: SPARKLE and Vocabulary Review
• Computer Class with Mrs. Boyd!

Homework

- Math: Study for Quiz

- Reading: "Goin' Someplace Special" Summary

                  "Making Connections" Quiz

                  Read Chapter 7 of "Shiloh"

- Science: Study for "How can you describe motion?" Quiz on Monday

- Vocabulary: Study for Test on Unit 1

Notices

- September Dress Down: "Say Good-Bye to Summer" on September 22!

Day 10 (September 16, 2015)

Evening Question
The first person to correctly comment on the author of this quote receives two (2) CNN points:

"Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster, and do it with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again."


Highlights of Day 10 include:

• Morning Reading: Making Connections Quiz

• Treasures Reading: Revising Summary

• Students shared their summaries and agreed on the following list of words related to the main idea:

• Tricia Anne, keep your head up, never give up, Public Library, all are welcome, treated equally, Peace Fountain, Blooming Mary, Jimmy Lee, Mama Frances, garden, hotel, grandmother, segregation, "White Only" signs, special place, "blacks in the back," in spite of what others say, African American, Hickey, trust, Jim Crow Laws, and born in the South.

• Students can use these words to revise their summaries which are due tomorrow.

• Genre Reading:"Chapter 6" of Shiloh

• "Don't know if Shiloh's gettin' more human or I'm gettin' to be more dog. If Jesus ever comes back to earth again, I'm thinking, he'll come as a dog, because there isn't anything as humble or patient or loving or loyal as the dog I have in my arms right now."

• Every day in school we watch CNN Student News: If you are ever interested in checking out more of their content, go to following link: http://www.cnn.com/studentnews.

• First French Class!!!

• Students are adopting puppets from French-speaking nations! 

• This is Brigitte from Belgium! She is rather pretty...

• Gym Class: Playing Team Handball!

• Grammar: Reviewed Lesson 2: Complete Subject and Predicates Quiz
• Music with Ms. Navien!

Homework
- Math: Complete Worksheet
- Reading: Revise "Goin' Someplace Special" Summary
                  Complete "Gardens and Grades" Quiz
- French: Think of a name for your puppet
- Vocabulary: Study for Unit 1 Test

Notices
- Consider signing up for the School Band

Day 9 (September 15, 2015)

Evening Question
From today's episode of "CNN Student News," which country is Hesham Modamani from? The first correct answer in the 'Comment Section' earns two CNN points and two pieces of candy!

Some highlights of Day 9:

• Morning Reading: Making Connections
• Genre Reading: Chapter 5 of "Shiloh"
• Main Focus: Finding Evidence of Realistic Fiction in Informational Text
• Though fictional, the animal abuse in "Shiloh" does really happen!
• Treasures Reading: "Goin' Someplace Special"
• Main Focuses: Summarizing and Identifying Theme
• Review "Balloon Blow-Up" Lab Report
• Science: Rube Goldberg Machine
• A contraption, invention, device or apparatus that is deliberately over-engineered to perform a simple task in a complicated fashion, usually including a chain reaction. 
• The Simple Task: Get a Marble in a Cup!

surveys

#1 Skateboard City


#2 Play Dough Pandemonium


#3 The Domino Effect


#4 Jenga Jungle Gym


#5 The Mighty Fine Zip Line



Vocabulary: Corrected Completing the Sentences (pg. 12)
Grammar: Collected Lesson 2: Complete Subjects and Complete Predicates Quiz
First Art Class of the Year!!!

Homework

- Math: pg. 4 #1-11

- Reading: Forty to Sixty Word Summary for "Goin' Someplace Special

                 Reread Chapter 5 of "Shiloh"

- Science: Vote on this very blog for the most innovative Rube Goldberg Machine

- Vocabulary: Study for Unit 1 Test

Notices

- Sign up for the School Band

- Sign and return Tests or Quizzes less than 70%.

Day 8 (September 14, 2015)

Evening Question
Name one feature of the "Teen Driver" technology showcased today on CNN Student News.  The first comment in the Comment Section will earn TWO (2) "CNN Student News" points and two pieces of candy tomorrow.

Some highlights of Day 8:

• Morning Reading: Making Connections
• Treasures Reading: "Goin' Someplace Special"
• Main Focus: Figurative Language - Metaphors
• Genre Reading: Chapter 4 of "Shiloh"
• Main Focus: First Person vs. Third Person
• Which person is "Shiloh" written? Is this effective?
• Paul Elfman Music Service Presentation
• Interested in playing an instrument?! Join the SJS BAND!!!

• Science: "Bill Nye the Science Guy" - Motion
• Main Focuses: Force, Inertia, and Newton's Laws
• OK Go's Rube Goldberg Machine

• Vocabulary: Unit 1 - Completing the Sentence (pg. 12)
• Grammar: Lesson 2: Complete Subjects and Predicates (pg. 14)
• Religion: Introduction to Sacraments
• How many times can you receive each one?
• Computer: Video Presentations on Civil Rights

Homework

- Math: Odd #s on pg. 3

- Science: Bring in three (3) items for Rube Goldberg Machine

- Vocabulary: Completing the Sentence (pg. 12) and Study for Unit 1 Test (Friday)

-  Grammar: Lesson 2: Complete Subjects and Predicates (Quiz)

Notices

- Sign and return "Acceptable Use" Form

- Sign and return "Video/Photograph Consent" Form

Day 7 (September 11, 2015)

Weekend Question
Which year did the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City open? The first correct answer in the comment section will earn TWO (2) points toward "CNN Student News" questions and two pieces of candy!

Highlights of Day 7:

• Morning Reading: Making Connections
• Opening Mass of the School Year!
• The children should be proud of their Mass participation.
• Treasures Reading: "Goin' Someplace Special"
• Main Focuses: Characters, Settings, Similes and Irony
• Genre Reading: Chapter 3 of "Shiloh"
• Main Focus: Round and Flat Characters
• We come to know what the character thinks, wants, and says.
• Grammar: Lesson 2 - Complete Subjects and Predicates
• Weekly Auction!

Homework

- Reading: Reread Chapter 3 of "Shiloh"

- Science: Finish Lab Report

- Vocabulary: Test on Unit 1 (Friday)

Notices

- Sign and return "Acceptable Use" Form

- Sign and return "Video/Photograph Consent" Form

Day 6 (September 10, 2015)

COME TO THE BACK TO SCHOOL BARBEQUE TONIGHT!!!

 Show up at the BBQ and tell me the answer to the following question: Which fast food restaurant chain originated the slogan, "Where's the beef?" The first person to answer correctly receives TWO (2) points toward "CNN Student News" questions. 

Some highlights from Day 6:

• Making Connections in Reading
• Reading in Treasures: "Goin' Someplace Special"

• Reading Genres: What is Realistic Fiction? / "Shiloh" - Chapter 2
• Science: "Scientific Method" Quiz / Completing a formal Lab Report
• Grammar: Review "Kinds of Sentences" Quiz
• Vocabulary: Unit 1 - Synonyms and Antonyms / Word Associations
• First Computer Class!!!

Homework

- Math: Decimals / Word Form

- Reading: Complete Summer Work by tomorrow

- Science: Finish Formal Lab Report

- Vocabulary: Study for Unit 1 Test (Next Friday)

Notices

- Bring in your recorders for Mass

- Wear your formal uniform for Mass

- Sign "Media Usage" Form

- Sign "Acceptable Use" Policy 

- Bring in $$$ for P.T.O. Lunch Treat

Day 5 (September 9, 2015)

Tomorrow is the Opening Season Game for the New England Patriots!

Question: Before being called the "New England Patriots," what was the team's name? The first correct answer in the comment section gets TWO (2) "CNN Student News" points!

Some highlights from Day 5:

BOOK FAIR!!!

• Free Write: What rights do you think all people of the U.S. should have?
• Students answered:
• The Right to Education
• The Right to have Equal Salaries
• The Right to Equal Opportunities
• The Right to Equal Transportation
• The Right to Expression
• The Right to Free Speech
• The Right to Free Thought
• The Right to Parties on Mondays
• The Right to a Peaceful Existence
• The Right to Vote
• Jim Crow Laws / Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Reading: "Lunch Counter Encounter"
• Character and Setting Graphic Organizer
• First Gym Class of the Year!
• Grammar: Lesson 1 - Kinds of Sentences Review Game
• Vocabulary: Unit 1 - "Match the Meaning" 
• First Music Class of the Year!

Homework

- Math: "Write It Down" Worksheet

- Reading: Complete Summer Work by Friday 

                  Complete "A Long Day" worksheet

                  Read "Shiloh" Chapter 2 / take notes

- Science: Finish Cover Page / Study for "Scientific Method" Quiz

Notices

- Back to School Barbeque Tomorrow Night (Thursday, September 10th!)

- PTO Treat Friday

Day 4 (September 8, 2015)

I hope everyone had an excellent Labor Day Weekend!

Some highlights from Day 4:

• Monitoring Comprehension in Reading
• Reading: Introduction to "Taking a Stand" Unit
• What are some injustices in our world?
• Students responded with Daily Bullying, ISIS, and Unfair Opportunities

• Reading Chapter 1 of "Shiloh"
• Watching CNN Student News
• Conduct the "Balloon Blow-Up" Lab
• What will happen when you mix vinegar and baking soda?

TOO MUCH VINEGAR!!!

• Learning to make a Cover Page for a Lab Report
• Reviewing the Order of the Mass with reverence (deep respect)

"We do not think ourselves into new ways of living,

we live ourselves into new ways of thinking."

                                                           - Father Richard Rohr

• Grammar Lesson 1: Kinds of Sentences
• Beating the Heat with Alexa's Birthday Treat!

Homework

- Math: pg. 1 #s 1-14

- Reading: Reread "Shiloh" Chapter 1

- Science: Design Cover Page for "Balloon Blow-Up" Lab

- Grammar: Lesson 1 Worksheet

- Finish Summer Reading (no later than September 8, 2015)

Notices

- Wear Gym Uniform tomorrow (ONLY white socks)

- Bring $$$ for Book Fair (no more than $20)

- If you have a recorder, please bring it for Music!

Day 3 (September 4, 2015)

The first student to answer the following question correctly by posting in the comments section will get two CNN Student News points, as well as, two pieces of candy from Spidey on Tuesday.

When and where was the first Labor Day celebrated?

Some highlights of Day 3 included:

• Monitoring Comprehension in Reading
• Game: Who dunnit?
• Reviewing Summer Reading: "Crash"
• Amazing home runs and catches at kickball!
• Watching CNN Student News
• Grammar Lesson 1: Kinds of Sentences
• Pretest on Unit 1 Vocabulary

Homework

- Math: Complete Front Side of Worksheet
- Science: Study for Quiz on Scientific Method (Thursday)
- Cover ALL of your books by September 8th!

- Have an awesome Labor Day Weekend!

Notices
- Sign Classroom Syllabus
- Fill Out Parent Survey
- Sign Emergency Form

Day 2 (September 3, 2015)

This picture will let me know if you were able to find the blog:

An encounter I had this summer in Cape Code with the Tail of the Humpback Whale!

Some highlights of Day 2 include:

• Meeting Ms. Fitzgerald for Math!
• Making the Five Rules of 5C --

1) Always try your best, do all of your assignments, and ask for help if you need it.

2) Always listen to the person speaking and follow his or her instructions.

3) Always conduct yourself in a quiet, orderly manner in the classroom and hallways.

4) Only say and do positive things that show respect for everyone around you.

5) Have fun and enjoy your time in the fifth grade. 

• Learning the Scientific Method.
• Completing the "Save Fred" Lab.

Homework

- Math: Complete Front Side of Worksheet
- Reading: Bring "Crash" Questions / Finish "In a Pickle" worksheet
- Science: Study for Quiz on Scientific Method (Thursday)
- Cover ALL of your books by September 8th!

Notices
- Sign Classroom Syllabus
- Fill Out Parent Survey
- Sign Emergency Form

Day 1 (September 2, 2015)

Happy First Day of Fifth Grade at Saint Joseph School!

Some of the highlights included:

• Meeting new classmates!
• Seeing the classroom pet, Gunner Cornelius!
• Playing teambuilding games like Balloonication and Stop the Thief!
• Learning Lesson: Taking back hurtful words is just as hard as putting toothpaste paste back in the tube.

Homework

- Cover Math book, Reading book, and Science book by September 2nd.

- Finish Morning Work

Notices for Parents

- Go over and sign class syllabus and policies

- Fill out survey information in envelope

If you have any questions: send an email to mcastano@sjshav.com.