Homework for March 31/WEEK 29

HOMEWORK for March 31-April 3/WEEK 29

ASSIGNMENT: BRING IN A BABY PICTURE! (Age 1 month to 2 years old only.) The baby picture must have your name and the age on the back, written by a parent. These pictures will not be returned, so please give your copies only!

1) Spelling List

2) Daily Language Review

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary

4) Daily Paragraph Editing

5) Daily Handwriting Practice

6) Daily Word Problems

7) Daily Math Practice

8) Daily Geography

9) Recipe for Multiplication

10) Vocabulary and Social Studies

11) Reading Log

ESSAY: Please write SIX paragraphs on “What I will miss most about Sutro School.” Give examples of how Sutro has helped you. What are your favorite memories of Sutro? How did you feel when you first started compared to how you feel leaving? What has Sutro taught you? How has Sutro taught you to be a better student? How will you remember Sutro later on in Middle School? What is the importance of your education at Sutro?

Friday

There will be a substitute teacher tomorrow. The Chapter 28 test and "A Wrinkle in Time" test will be administered by the substitute as planned. Expect corrected tests next week after the holiday (Cesar Chavez Day is on Monday.)

Thank you!

Internet Safety

There are some very important things that you need to keep in mind when you're on your computer at home.

First, remember never to give out personal information such as your name, home address, school name, or telephone number in a chat room or on bulletin boards. Also, never send a picture of yourself to someone you chat with on the computer without your parent's permission.

Never write to someone who has made you feel uncomfortable or scared.

Do not meet someone or have them visit you without the permission of your parents.

Tell your parents right away if you read anything on the Internet that makes you feel uncomfortable.

Remember that people online may not be who they say they are. Someone who says that "she" is a "12-year-old girl" could really be an older man.

To read more about new privacy rules, visit the Federal Trade Commission's Web site at http://www.fbi.gov/cgi-bin/outside.cgi?http://www.ftc.gov/. There is a special section just for kids.

There is a publication for parents to read for more information.

Homework for March 23/WEEK 28

HOMEWORK for March 23-March 31/WEEK 28

1) Spelling Words

2) Daily Academic Review

3) Daily Language Review

4) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Book Review, “Dinotopia”

5) Daily Handwriting Practice

6) Daily Word Problems


7) Daily Math Practice

8) Geography
a. A Cultural Map

9) The Fear Factory

10) Reading Log

RESEARCH:

DRAW YOUR STATE for your research report. DRAW YOUR STATE FLAG for your research report. Do your best work.

Research your state for your report, which is due on April 20th. Continue working on your list of things to find, from A to Z.

The Importance of Homework

At this point in the year, students in 5th grade should be able to do their homework independently. All homework that is sent home is either related to lessons in the classroom during the week or attached to their state report.

Many kids do not turn in their homework in on time, or at all, in some unfortunate cases. If this happens, it is up to the parent to monitor their progress in school by checking their homework on a DAILY BASIS. Their work should be checked every day like clockwork. Although students should be able to schedule their homework in a timely manner so it is complete by the end of the week, it is a challenge for some. Organization is a key skill that they need to learn in order to succeed in school.

Being organized is a very important part of school and learning, and in middle school, it is emphasized in every aspect of the curriculum. We are trying to instill this forward thinking in our students in 5th grade at Sutro. However, it is impossible for a sole teacher to successfully encourage a student to be organized. Teachers need the help of family and parents.

Parents should consider homework time VALUABLE QUALITY TIME to spend with their children. This not only keeps parents abreast of what their child is learning in school, it also allows them time to nurture their child and to show the value of education.

Remember: If YOU value education dearly and model that belief for your children, they will follow suit. Show your child that learning and school is important to you, and they will do their best in the classroom.

Homework for March 16/WEEK 27

Homework for March 16 – March 23/WEEK 27

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Daily Language Review

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. Review of words

4) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Fantasy: Seashore Mystery

5) Handwriting Practice

6) Daily Word Problems

7) Daily Math Practice

8) Daily Geography
a. Twenty Largest Cities in the United States

9) Fraction Leftovers

10) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read every day. Log your ideas. You MUST READ EVERY DAY. Please read for at least ten minutes a day.

Work on your STATE REPORT.

Parent/Teacher Conferences NEXT WEEK!

It's that time again. Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for next week, Monday through Friday. As you all know by now, this means early dismissal at 1:40 p.m. Please make a note of it, because we hate to see kids left to wait in the office for over an hour. Thank you!

Please check your schedule time and make sure you don't miss your appointment. Since we have a full class of 33 kids this year, conference times are completely booked and rescheduling can be difficult. I look forward to seeing you next week!

Homework for March 9/WEEK 26

Homework for March 9 – March 16/WEEK 26

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Daily Language Review

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. address, focus, topic

4) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. The Science Project

5) Handwriting Practice

6) Daily Word Problems

7) Daily Math Practice

8) Daily Geography
a. The Arctic Tundra

9) Add “Sum” Fractions

10) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read every day. Log your ideas.

INTERNET HUNT: Research your state.

Draw a map of your state. Use the whole page, and use colors. Include the physical details of the land, including mountains (if you have them) and landmarks. Mark the capital clearly. Make sure you do a good job on this assignment, because it will be included in your final report of your state.

The Amazing Field Trip

The students had an amazing field trip to the Academy of Sciences, thanks to Lindzy and the Rock Foundation. We arrived promptly at 9:15 a.m. and entered the Planetarium. The show was incredibly educational, not to mention a wonder to watch! Everyone was quite impressed with the show and the knowledge of the docent leading the lecture. Do not miss it, if you visit the Academy in the future!

After the show, we had 30 minutes to explore before lunch. Luckily, there was a paper airplane making class upstairs, and the kids took full advantage. Everyone learned about paper airplanes and how they work, and made their very own to take home.

Lunch was "green" and delicious! Everything was compostable, including the packaging the food came in. On the menu was turkey sandwiches, home made potato chips, red seedless grapes, and a yummy cookie, either chocolate or oatmeal. To top it off was a fizzy Izzy drink. It was a wonderful treat.

After lunch, we went to the 3D Bugs movie (narrated by Dame Judy Dench) in the upper theater. The kids looked sporty wearing their fashionable 3D glasses, and jumped at every effect on the screen. At one point, everyone was grabbing at butterflies that were flying in the theater!

We had a full hour to roam, and the fabulous chaperones took their small groups of kids and went exploring. The consensus was that the aquarium downstairs took the cake. Kids loved the many different exhibits and the touch pool, and talked about them incessantly after the trip.

Aside from the aquarium, the most amazing contraption the kids chattered on about was the HAND DRYER in the bathrooms...no paper towels for the Academy...it was air powered and endless fun for the students. Go figure!

Homework for March 2/WEEK 25

Homework for March 2 – March 9/WEEK 25

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Handwriting Practice

3) Daily Language Review

4) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. criticism, critique, critical

5) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Letters: Vacation Letters

6) Daily Word Problems

7) Daily Math Practice

8) Daily Geography
a. Climate Zones of the United States

9) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read every day. Log your ideas.

INTERNET HUNT: Research your state. Find these things and take notes:

1) The state flag
2) The state flower
3) The state bird
4) The state tree
5) The state song
6) The year it became a state
7) The climate
8) Natural resources
9) The three largest cities

Jump Rope for Heart!

The Sutro students all joined together on Thursday to do some jumping for heart!   Everyone did a fabulous job, and Room 11 jumped their hearts out.  For the speed jumping competition, our very own Jack won his division with 300 jumps per minute!  I was impressed with their devotion to the cause.  Good job, students!

"Jump Rope for Heart is a national educational fund-raising program that is sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).

Jump Rope for Heart engages elementary students in jumping rope while raising funds to support lifesaving heart and stroke research.  This educational program teaches physical fitness and promotes the value of community service to students and their families.  It shows students that they can contribute to their community's welfare."

Our classroom alone raised over 100 dollars for Jump Rope for Heart.  Thank you parents and students.  The American Heart Association appreciates your generosity and time!