Perry's Press

December Doings!

    

 
Happy "getting ready for the holidays" to everyone!!!  Hope this is a memory making time for all!

We are very excited about our Immigration Day tomorrow and look forward to seeing many parents there helping our "new immigrants" work their way towards citizenship!  Please be sure to check the final preparation note that was sent home on Friday with all our last reminders.

Our family trees look wonderful in the hall!  If you have a spare hour this week, you will want to stop by to look at them.

Our Studies for the Week

Spelling - test on our immigration words from last week will be Tuesday

Math - Tuesday will be the post test from this 9 week unit and Wednesday is the benchmark test

Language Arts - Immigrant  Diary is due on Wednesday;  finishing our Harris Burdick stories;  continuing work on adverbs.

Reading - completing all immigrant stories;  reading test Tuesday or Wednesday

Social Studies - William McKinley and Teddy Roosevelt

Science - completing our work on matter - experiment on physical vs chemical change

Many Thanks to everyone for your generous support of our Toy Drive, Care and Share, and Random Acts of Kindness.  Many people will have a better holiday thanks to your gifts.

Special thanks to Mrs. Mesnisk and Mrs. Brock for their help during Random Acts - could not have done it without you!!

It will be January before we know it and that means conference week is just around the corner.  If you have any particular days or times that are not good for you, please let me know.  Sibling conferences we try to schedule "back to back"  and that schedule is arranged the day teachers return, Jan.4.  Everything else gets scheduled around those times within a few days so letters can go out.  So please drop me a note before then if you can with special requests.

 

November/December Happenings

Hope everyone had a great holiday!  It doesn't seem possible that December is almost here!  It promises to be a very busy month!!

Immigration Day reminders - REVISION NOTE was sent home just before the holiday.  Please return if you have not already done so.  Due to scheduling beyond our control, the date will now be Monday, December 14.  This is a very exciting project for the students and the parents who are able to help.  We hope the date change will not prevent those who already volunteered from participating.  Lots more information will be coming.

Our Studies This Week

Spelling - Sort 11 - working with silent letters

Vocabulary - Unit 7 - test on Tuesday

English - narrative writing and adverbs

Reading - small group books on immigrant experiences - Reading Log due Dec. 1

Math - reviewing fractions and working on graphing skills;  Math Blaster folder due Dec. 1

Social Studies - Turn of the Century - inventors and big business; McKinley and T.Roosevelt; immigration

Science - continuing the study of matter

Art teacher will need each student to bring a gallon bag by next week.

December specials schedule  Download 5thgrade dec specials

Finally..... here are some websites for your family research that may help your search

www.ancestry.com

www.geneologytoolbox.com

www.gensource.com

www.rootsweb.com/~lineage/famhist.htm

the LDS church site www.familysearch.com

 

Week of November 9

Our Studies This Week

Math - continuing fractions;  adding and subtracting including renaming

Spelling - Sort 10 - more adding suffixes -tion

Vocabulary - Unit 6 - sentences Tues and test on Thursday

Reading - small groups reading books that feature character and setting

English - adjectives - book pages 69-76;  quiz on Friday

Writing - working on creating our narrative piece

Social Studies - How did life change in America at the turn of the century?  We will explore life on the Plains, cattle drives, and then the effect on the Indians

Science - earth science unit begins

ITBS Scores are in and will come home on Monday. 

The ITBS parent brochure has been updated for fall 2009 and posted on the internet, at http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/accountability/testing_info.aspx .

United Way

We will be selling raffle tickets to students again this year to raise money for United Way. Ticket sales will take place during homeroom this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10th, 11th, 12th) and will cost $1.00 each. Students will hear about it on the announcements Monday morning. Students may purchase as many tickets as they like, but they MUST purchase in CASH ONLY - NO CHECKS!

There will be 3 winners drawn next Friday. The prizes are:

* Winner's class will win lunch with administrators

*Guest appearance on morning announcements

*Opportunity to do Mt. Bethel phone call-out

 

Trashy Art Entries Due Tomorrow, November 10

Trashy Art Exhibit on Thursday at 5:30

 

 

November News Begins!

A very busy beginning to our November:

Student Holiday on Tuesday - Teacher Professional Development

Shakespeare production on Wenesday morning

Friday - adjusted schedule due to dedication of the new track in the afternoon.

Our Studies This Week

Spelling - Sort 9

Vocabulary - Unit 6 starts Monday

Math - fractions - comparing and ordering; adding and subtracting mixed numbers

English - finishing our fantasy stories; practicing sentences; reading

Reading - October reading logs due; book reports due Nov.6

Social Studies - post Civil War, Reconstruction

Science - finishing health unit; watch for test at week's end

New Math Blaster on the blog

Don't forget to return the Math Blaster folder for October

Congratulations to the "Top Banana" from our class - Emily West.  Emily and her "Banana-stein" placed second overall in fifth grade!!

 

 

NOVEMBER MATH BLASTER

 

In an effort to support our green school effort, the fifth grade would like to complete our monthly Math Blaster timed tests online to save paper.  This link is listed below with a link to the directions for setting up the test

http://www.thatquiz.org/tq/practice.html

Download Math_blaster_on_line2

Below are links to paper copies of timed tests that can be printed off if you are having trouble with the website.  THANKS!

Note the heading of tests say Sept.or Oct.  - we will use the SAME ONES for Nov.

Download  div

Download oct_mix.jpg

Download oct_multiplication.jpg

Download october_subtraction.jpg

Download oct_addition.jpg

In order to print a full size copy of these test, you will have to follow these steps--

1) Go to file Print

2) Look at the box that says PAGE SCALING

3) Pull down to FIT TO PRINTER MARGINS

4) Hit ok

Download oct_mix.jpg

Download oct_multiplication.jpg

Download october_subtraction.jpg

Download oct_addition.jpg

In order to print a full size copy of these test, you will have to follow these steps--

1) Go to file Print

2) Look at the box that says PAGE SCALING

3) Pull down to FIT TO PRINTER MARGINS

4) Hit ok

In order to print a full size copy of these test, you will have to follow these steps--

1) Go to file Print

2) Look at the box that says PAGE SCALING

3) Pull down to FIT TO PRINTER MARGINS

4) Hit ok

Download oct_mix.jpg

Download oct_multiplication.jpg

Download october_subtraction.jpg

Download oct_addition.jpg

In order to print a full size copy of these test, you will have to follow these steps--

1) Go to file Print

2) Look at the box that says PAGE SCALING

3) Pull down to FIT TO PRINTER MARGINS

4) Hit ok

In order to print a full size copy of these test, you will have to follow these steps--

1) Go to file Print

2) Look at the box that says PAGE SCALING

3) Pull down to FIT TO PRINTER MARGINS

4) Hit ok

It's Banana Week in Fifth Grade!

The last week in October already!!  and the week for choosing our "Top Banana"  for the class of 2009-2010

  
   
Classroom entries will be judged on Wednesday and Thursday.  Fifth Grade winners will be voted on Friday, winners announced on Friday afternnon.  Looking forward to seeing lots of creative entries!!

Studies for the Week

Math - continuing our study of fractions - unlike denominators and mixed numbers;  Math Blaster folder due Nov.2 (be sure you are clicking on the link on the right of our post)

Spelling - Sort 8 - more suffixes, with changes in spelling;  assignment sheet with choices for the week.  Also each week we now have added two states and two facts about each state.

Vocabulary - unit 5 - test on Wednesday

English - compound and complex sentences, more verb review, writing fantasy

Reading - in class, small books;  book report due Nov. 6;  Reading Log due Nov.2

Social Studies - finishing up the Civil War - test on Friday;  we have seen some excellent reports!

Science - completing the unit on Drugs and Alcohol - fits so well with Red Ribbon Week!

Don't Forget!!

Book Fair all week with later hours on Thursday evening (see Bugle)

Red Ribbon Week all this week - watch for activities via your child

Math Blaster and Reading Log - don't save until the last minute!

Turn back your clocks next Saturday!!

Congratulations to Alex Volkov our Character  Education winner for September

Have a safe Halloween
 

 

 

 

 

Please Support our Foundation!

Do you know about our ELMOs?  Thanks to the Foundation, we started the school year with an ELMO in every teacher's classroom! Click here to learn more!

The Mt. Bethel Foundation is funded 100% by parent donations and the Patron Program, which ends next week, is their only fundraiser. If you plan to make a donation or pledge, please send in your patron card ASAP. The superb programs and teacher grants provided by the Foundation are in jeopardy! Thank you to the families that have contributed!

Our class currently has 25% Participation!

Highest participating classes per grade level: 

• Kindergarten - Schreck
• First - Cillian
• Second - Birdsong
• Third - Bredickas
• Fourth - Sloan
• Fifth - Jones

Please view the MBESF website for more information about the Foundation and what it provides for our school. 

Keep Mt. Bethel students' thinking caps fully charged, send in your patron card before 10/30/09!

Please Support our Foundation!

Do you know about our ELMOs?  Thanks to the Foundation, we started the school year with an ELMO in every teacher's classroom! Click here to learn more!

The Mt. Bethel Foundation is funded 100% by parent donations and the Patron Program, which ends next week, is their only fundraiser. If you plan to make a donation or pledge, please send in your patron card ASAP. The superb programs and teacher grants provided by the Foundation are in jeopardy! Thank you to the families that have contributed!

Our class currently has 25% Participation!

Highest participating classes per grade level: 

• Kindergarten - Schreck
• First - Cillian
• Second - Birdsong
• Third - Bredickas
• Fourth - Sloan
• Fifth - Jones

Please view the MBESF website for more information about the Foundation and what it provides for our school. 

Keep Mt. Bethel students' thinking caps fully charged, send in your patron card before 10/30/09!

News for October 19-23

We are certainly seeing "the frost on the pumpkin" this week!  Be sure your child has a jacket or sweat shirt with them for P.E. and recess!

Our Studies This Week

Math - new groups - primary work this unit is in fractions;  don't forget Math Blaster on line - record results on folder chart as always

Spelling - Sort 7 - adding -ion and -ian to words - the change from verbs to nouns, etc.

Vocabulary - Unit 5 - including bonus "web" search for our words

English - continuing review of sentences - quiz on Friday;  direct and indirect objects;  persuasive writing

Reading - short selections on the Civil War;  independent reading should include book report book

Social Studies - reports on Civil War;  concluding study and test next Monday

Science - new unit in Health on drugs and alcohol

Next week is our fall Book Fair.  Children will preview this week.  The Book Fair is open to students before and after school, and to parents all day the week of Oct. 26-30

Please remember our Flood Drive to help victims of the recent local floods.  Fifth grade is responsible for snack bars and condiments like ketchup, mustard, etc.

Don't forget - Wednesday is an Early Release Day, one of only two this year.

 

 

Studies This Week (October 12-16)

Math - pretesting for Unit 2 - groups will change this Friday

Spelling -  Sort 6 as the base, adding our own personal words

Vocabulary - working on Review Unit 1-4;  will test on Friday

English - compound and complex sentences; descriptive writing about characters

Reading - choose a book for Character Book Report (home for a parent signature last Friday);  working in small groups on shortr, skill oriented, books

Social Studies - research projects on Civil War topics; projects will be due Oct. 19

Science - papers went home last week for signature; study and review Chap. 16 and 17 for unit test on Tuesday

Food Drive for Flood Victims - a flyer was sent home on Friday about our efforts to assist flood victims in Cobb County.  Each grade level has been assigned specific items.  For 5th grade this is ketchup, mustard, and other condiments, and snack bars.

Let's make this a project a great success!!

 

 

 

 

October News

The leaves are changing, the pumpkins are coming - welcome to October!

Studies This Week 

Spelling - sort 5 plus personal list

Vocabulary - Unit 4 test on Wednesday - then Review Unit 1-4

Math - finishing Unit 1 - test on Friday in all math classes

Lang. Arts. - quiz on verbs on Tuesday;  subject and predicates; characters in our writing

Reading - finishing Turn Homeward, Hannalee;  small group reading concentrating on inferencing skills

Social Studies - Civil War - will be working on research

Science - earth science continues

Congratulations to everyone for a terrific Science Fair. We saw some fascinating projects and learned lots of new information.  Thanks to all who attended!!

Reflections entries are due this Wednesday.  The theme is "Beauty is....  We have some very talented writers and artists, so I hope to see many entries from our room!!

Walk or Ride Your Bike to School Day - Wednesday, October 7

And have you heard about our Fresh Fruits Fridays???  Ask your child about the yummy fruit available on those days.

Papa John's Pizza Night - Thursday, October 8 - be sure to get credit for your order.

Coming Up

First nine week report card - Oct. 16

Mt. Bethel Fun Run - registration due Oct. 16

Bus Driver Appeciation - October 19

Scholastic Book Fair - October 26-30

Red Ribbon Week - October 26-30

Top Banana Contest - October 28-30

Finally....... be watching for a letter home about our efforts to help the recent flood victims.  We hope to involve our students and families in a collection of most needed items that will be delivered to our area relief agencies.

 

MATH BLASTER

In an effort to support our green school effort, the fifth grade would like to complete our monthly Math Blaster timed tests online to save paper.  This link is listed below with a link to the directions for setting up the test.  Please continue to list your student's scores in their math blaster folder.

http://www.thatquiz.org/tq/practice.html

Download Math_blaster_on_line2

Below are links to paper copies of timed tests that can be printed off if you are having trouble with the website.  THANKS!

Download Math blaster multiplication time test

Download  div

Download  sub

Download  add

Download  mix

In order to print a full size copy of these test, you will have to follow these steps--

1) Go to file Print

2) Look at the box that says PAGE SCALING

3) Pull down to FIT TO PRINTER MARGINS

4) Hit ok

 

In order to print a full size copy of these test, you will have to follow these steps--

1) Go to file Print

2) Look at the box that says PAGE SCALING

3) Pull down to FIT TO PRINTER MARGINS

4) Hit ok

 

In order to print a full size copy of these test, you will have to follow these steps--

1) Go to file Print

2) Look at the box that says PAGE SCALING

3) Pull down to FIT TO PRINTER MARGINS

4) Hit ok