Week of Jan 15-18
Reminder: We've started our individual practice goals for reading. Each student should have wrote their "Class Kick" code in their agenda. This will allow you to see the specif standards that they are practicing for their weekly goals. Each standard has a description.
Math Focus- Multiplication of Fractions Video Tutorial : https://www.youtube.com/watchv=qmfXyR7Z6Lk&feature=youtu.be
Multiplying fractions with whole numbers rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnyzzkIVNSQ
Reading Focus- Story Structure-Video Tutorial Plot Development:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yzY6buMflo&feature=youtu.be
Science Focus- Mixtures and Compounds-Bill Nye Matter Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBgM73DLK1s&feature=youtu.be
1/9/2019
I apologize for the late post. I was a little under the weather, but please read below for details of this week.
Math- This week we will focus on adding and subtracting fractions and mixed fractions with UNLIKE denominators. We will practice all week and quiz on Friday. Midyear Math Benchmark will be conducted at the end of this unit, which will also be the end of the marking period- approximately January 28th. Homework will reflect this week's focus.
Science-We are focusing on matter, changes in matter, and and the differences in physical and chemical changes. Study guides will be sent home this week. Quiz on this week's topics will be on Friday.
Reading-We will continue our literature circles with our new novels . Students will focus on cause and effect and determine the main idea. students have a new reading log, which has a task for each day of the week. These will be checked every Friday.
Goals: Students will be working on their individualized goals within our reading rotations. These goals are based on pre & midyear CSA scores.
Social Studies- As we focus on the Southeast Region of the United States students are learning about the historical, geographical and economic differences and similarities of the region. We are finishing chapter 7 this week. There will be a quiz to follow.
1/2/2019
MERRY NEW YEAR
I hope everyone enjoyed their break. There's nothing like starting off the the new year with GOALS in place. Who says we have to wait to start reviewing for SOL's? The rest of this year will fly by, so I would like to get an early start with SOL reviews, by including some form of review for each subject daily. My goal is to customize each students review session based on their specific needs. I'm ready to hit the ground running, so please continue to monitor the completion of home work and take advantage of practice sites that are posted weekly.
We begin the new year with two new units in math and science. In math we will start our unit on Fraction Computation to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with like and UNLIKE denominators. In science, we will begin our unit on matter, states of, changes in and, new this year for the students will be the study of atoms, molecules and a peak at the periodic table and molecular compounds. Please be on the look out for study guides for both math and science. In Reading, we are continuing our literature circles and study of the structure of fictional texts and use our CORE EXTENSION time to enrich or re-mediate reading skills.
12/19
Interim's will be going home tomorrow. I hope everyone has an amazing winter break.
Thank you for the gifts even though the kids are enough :)
SPOTLIGHT: We are now incorporating our "All Star of the week", which goes to the student who earns the most points throughout the week for upholding the Star Qualities. Students will be rewarded with a lunch bunch, where they select 2 other classmates that didn't lose any points for that week. Our 1st winner was Hannah. Keep up the good work!!!!!
December 17th
Reminder: Probability test will be this Tuesday. Below is a few practice sites
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/1ebbe9bc-e87b-46b7-9dd2-49c42211fffd
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/1ebbe9bc-e87b-46b7-9dd2-49c42211fffd
Science Test Wednesday: Rocks and Minerals
Retakes will also take place this week:
- Fractions and Decimals
- Nonfiction
December 12th: PLEASE READ
*Correction: Math Retake will be on Monday the 17th
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Mini Announcement: Please have students bring in ear buds if you have extra (inexpensive) ones at home, as well as scissors for those students that are missing them. Thank you!!!
-Probability study guide was sent home today (12/11)!
December 11th:
Today we will begin our new and SHORT unit on probability. The test for this unit will be next week! Study guides will be sent home between today and tomorrow.
Math: Overall, the results for our Fractions and Decimal unit test was great. There are a few students I would encourage to take a retest, so they will be receiving review within class center rotations, and I would also encourage them to take advantage of the Kahoot that was posted from last week. The booklets for that unit was sent home, so that could also serve as a review! RETEST will be on Friday.
Reading- We have begun our Literature Circles and will discuss more components of fiction. We are still incorporating nonfiction practice in our reading rotations, because that is an area I would like us to continue growing in. Please take advantage of the nonfiction Kahoot that was posted last week. The retake for nonfiction will take place on Monday.
This Thursday we will be taking our midyear CSA, It doesn't count as a grade, but it will help us to track each students growth.
Science- We have started our new unit on Rocks and Minerals and our focus last week were on Earth's Layers and Rock Classification. Students will have a quiz on these items on Thursday.
Social Studies/Geography- We have been studying the Southeastern Region of the US. Students will be responsible for learning the states, their capitals and identify each state on a map.
Dec 6th:
Nonfiction comprehension (Extra practice):
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/cd699892-25cc-496e-9398-d70e1ac982a0
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/7f3e550f-c8c5-49cd-817b-933182ed82c6
Dec 5th announcement:
Please remember to study for our fractions and decimal test. Study guides were sent home last week. Today I sent their fraction booklets home to assist them with studying. Below is some more study resources.
Kahoot's for decimal and fraction practice
https://kahoot.it/challenge/0803972
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/77474090-6e95-4f53-bd5d-7ba717dfaa1d
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/022f602c-33aa-481d-b677-24242887958f
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/0e0cdbf7-4a52-4885-bcce-b6f6b8261696
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/5133b392-f5c3-4da2-9fd2-0102f332dddf
December 3rd:
I can't believe we are already in the month of December!!! Below are a few announcements:
-Science: We are starting a new unit on Rocks and Minerals. Please encourage student's to get familiar with the vocabulary.
Math: This week will serve as a review on Fraction and Decimal sense, as we get closer to our test at the end of this week. Next week we are moving to our next unit "Probability".
Social studies: We are focusing on the Southeast region. Students will have a "States and Capitals" quiz soon.
Reading: Our main focus is on making inferences and drawing conclusions. Please encourage student's to use the strategies from class at home during independent reading. Also be sure to check "Read Works" for extra comprehension practice.
Nov 29th:
Below is a Kahoot to help review for the Science Test.
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/7080afc6-a599-43d1-a46d-4d7db5f10ce8
Nov 28th Mid-Week update:
-Study guides were sent home for math today.
-Tomorrow is the last day to give popcorn money. It's .50 cents per bag.
- We finally completed our sea creatures in the Maker Space. Thank you for helping with supplies!!!
-If you have any materials to donate, in order to help us stock back up in the Maker Space, that would be great. Thank you in advanced!!!!
Nov 26th: I hope everyone enjoyed their break. Please read below for a few announcements.
Important dates:
Science: Oceanography Test Monday
December 3rd (Study guides were sent home today)
Math: The Fraction and Decimal Number Sense Unit Test is approaching. (December 7th). Please expect homework all week.
Social Studies: We will be starting our unit on the Southeast region this week.
Reading: Quiz on prefixes, suffixes, and inferences.
Writing: Persuasive writing
The time has come! I hope everyone enjoys their break. I sent decimal and fraction task cards home. THE TASK CARDS ARE OPTIONAL. I will post the answer key in my useful links.
PLEASE READ:
Here is the new link for the "REMIND APP"
Unfortunately, I lost access and had to create another class on the app. Please rejoin with the link below. Sorry for the inconvenience :(
https://www.remind.com/join/wooten5thg?utm_medium=ios
Reminder 11/16:
- The Social Studies test has been moved to Monday November 19th
Below is a study link on "Kahoot"
https://kahoot.it/challenge/0794871
November 13th-16th:
Field Trip info: Natural History Museum
-Bus leaves the school at 9:30 and will arrive back at the school at 1:30
-Please have students pack their lunches
-No book bags on the field trip
-No Electronics on the field trip
-All students must stay with their assigned chaperones.
Reminder (November 9th):
-We have a field trip on the 14th of November
- Social Studies test on the 16th
- Report cards will be coming soon
Spotlight
*Thank you to all of my 5th grade parents who participated in bringing items for the National Juniors Honor Society. We were able to help those in need. My class won for 5th grade, for bringing the most items!!!!!
Reminder November 7th:
Science: Please remember to start sending in items for the Maker Space if possible. This will help tremendously as we continue going through our Oceanography unit. We will be in the Makerspace this upcoming week.
Math: We have already started our unit with fractions! We plan to conquer them
over these next few weeks. Students will be creating their individual fraction booklets, which will serve as a mini study guide as we get closer to the test. Please continue to review fractions, mixed numbers, improper factions, and decimals as we move through this unit. IXL is a great resource to use.
Reading: We want to continue increasing the comprehension level for all students, so please have students practice with the assignments that I post weekly.
Social Studies: We will continue to practice for our upcoming test, so expect to see homework pertaining to the Northeast region and map and globe skills.
November News
November 6th: Parent teacher conference
November 14th: Field trip
November ( Between 12-16th): Social Studies test on Northeast region
SCIENCE:
We have already begun our Oceanography unit, and we have awesome plans lined up! If you want to help push this unit, please read below.
Parents please consider donating some recyclable containers for this upcoming project in Makerspace. (In the past, containers like: water bottles, juice or lemonade jugs, dried oats containers, coffee cans, plastic to-go containers and formula containers have all worked really well. ) We can also always use bottles of glue or rolls of tape too!
SPOTLIGHT:
Congratulations to My class for winning the Box Top challenge. November 9th We will have an "untuck" day!!! Thank you to all of my parents for allowing students to participate :)
Week of Oct 29-Nov 2nd
QUIZ: Social Studies Friday
States and Capitals in the Northeast. Students should be able to identify it on a map.
Helpful Links
https://quizlet.com/_fjb9
Nonfiction Text Features Test Friday
~Study Cards have been sent home
Helpul Links:
https://www.lcps.org/cms/lib/VA01000195/Centricity/Domain/5962/Non-Fiction%20Text%20Features.ppt
https://www.lcps.org/cms/lib/VA01000195/Centricity/Domain/5962/nf_text_features_study_guide.pdf
ANNOUNCEMENTs:
Another Friendly reminder that "Parent Teacher conferences" are around the corner! This will take place November 6th. Below you will find the link for sign up.
warning: It's a first come first served basis.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0e48a4ae22a0f49-parent
Oct. 22: Update-Test Date Change
Due to Career Day on Friday, I have changed our math test date to Monday, the 29th. Study Guides are coming home, but
we are trying something new. Our study guide will be broken up by days to give the students the opportunity to focus on 1 thing per day. This will also eliminate students rushing to complete it the day before.
Also, our new Science Unit began. We will be studying Oceanography. We want to push Vocabulary in this unit. I am attaching a link for vocab review here. We introduced the vocab today!
Oceanography Vocabulary Link
https://quizlet.com/_4xk6l
Another great Math Video for Our Current Unit:
Line Plot Video
https://www.mathplayground.com/video_line_plots.html
Social Studies_ States of the Northeast Region
Locating States of the Northeast Region
week 8
I know the weather is changing but please still be mindful of the dress code.
Science Test this Wednesday!!! Study Sheet was sent home two weeks ago. Please be sure to help your child prepare for this challenging test. Monday and Tuesday will be dedicated towards review, which students should enjoy. We do review activities such as Kahoot and matching games.
Math- We are beginning our SHORT unit on Data Analysis. Students will review bar graphs, line plots, stem and leaf graphs and mean, median, mode, and range. The test for this unit is in TWO WEEKS ! Look for homework over the next two weeks to reinforce what we are doing in class.
Reading- We have started our unit on Nonfiction which will include nonfiction text features, reference materials, biography and autobiography. As a class we will also sneak in a bit of fiction to compare and contrast with similar stories. Please note homework will reflect word analysis studies as well, this week has a focus on synonym and antonyms.
Social Studies- We are focusing our studies on the Northeast Region of the US. We will also focus this week on identifying the location of each state on a map, utilizing the compass rose to describe location, utilizing longitude and latitude. Students will also be responsible for knowing the capitals of each of these states for our first quiz.
End of the week update Oct 12th:
Parent Teacher conferences are around the corner! This will take place November 6th. Below you will find the link for sign up.
warning: It's a first come first served basis.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0e48a4ae22a0f49-parent
Upcoming News: October 11-19th
PARENT~STUDENT~TEACHER Connection: We are now incorporating Seesaw into our everyday routine.
Description:With Seesaw for Schools, students build a comprehensive portfolio of work that spans throughout the school year. Portfolios are maintained for the entire time your student is in my 5th grade class. Students and parents can access those records at anytime.
Access information is coming soon!
Class New:
We are currently doing a cell challenge. Students were challenged to either learn the cell rap, create their own rap/song, or create a poem to help them remember details learned in class about cells. This isn't required, but it's a great way to prepare for the upcoming test! Below you will find the link to the cells rap.
There's a prize for those who do complete this challenge.
Challenge ends: October 16th
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zafJKbMPA8
SPOTLIGHT: Congratulations to my 5th grade student Melat on being the 1st student to complete the Cell challenge. She memorized a cell rap that I showed in class.
Reminder:
~Interim Grades are coming home Oct 11th
~ Parent teacher Conference signups are coming soon.
~Career day is approaching Oct 26th 9-3pm
~Math Test Oct 12th
~Science Test Oct 17th
It was a pleasure seeing everyone this past Tuesday for Back to School Night! Below you will find a few announcements.
October announcements
~October 1st: Preview day for Book Fair 9:15 am
Students will have a preview of the Book Fair on Monday morning and will be able to shop the Book Fair all week, This is a great way to find good reading materials to promote reading,
~October 5th: Picture Day
~ As promised during back to school night, here is the link for the REMIND APP.
https://www.remind.com/join/wooten5t
Class Room News:
I'm happy to inform you that we will be starting "Literature Circles" this upcoming week. This gives your student the opportunity to work on reading strategies within smaller groups (similar to math centers)!!!!!
Fun News: Students will be creating a "Cell Narrative", so stay tuned. You just may have an author on your hand!
Subject Update:
Science: We are currently midway through our Living Systems Unit. We will be testing on this unit later on in October . This week we will learn about the classification system, kingdoms, and how plants and animals will be classified. Our next unit we will begin the study of our Rocks and Fossils Unit!
Language Arts: We are in our first unit, which focuses on fiction and nonfiction reading. The main skills are identifying theme, main idea and details and character analysis. We will be wrapping this unit soon. Then, Unit 2 will begin with a focus on Exploring Informational Text, Research and ends with Fictional Studies . The assessment for this unit will be in November.
Social Studies: We will be beginning our study of the Northeast Region of the United States this month. Social studies will be assessed though projects completed in class, and the one on the northeast will be due Mid to Late October. Formative Quizzes or Exit Slips will be given weekly
Math: This month we will be finishing up unit 2, Multiplication and Division with an assessment on October 11. Unit 3, Data Analysis and Statistics will begin and will be assessed on October 26. The final unit of October will be Unit 4 - Fraction and Decimal Number Sense. This unit will be assessed in December.
Dates to Know:
October 17 - Living Systems Test-Study Guide will be sent home 1 week prior
October 8 - No School - Teacher Work Day
October 10- Reading Test- Main idea & details & Plot
October 11 - Interim's Sent Home, Math Unit 2 Test.
October 12- Math Unit Test
October 16- Science test
October 26- Possible SS Test- Northeast Region
November 5 - Teacher Work Day - No School
November 6 - No School - Possible Conference Day I will confirm
November 12 - No School - Veteran's Day
November 14 - Report Cards Sent Home
November 21 - 23 - No School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
September 25th: Back to School Night
Link from BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
https://www.emaze.com/@AOFROLTIT/5th-grade-bts
Reminder: Follow Ms. Wooten's Twitter to see what's going on in the classroom weekly.
@tierra_wooten
SPOTLIGHT: Congratulations to my 5th grade student Julienne on her accomplishment. She was a finalist at the National Book Festival. Awesome Job!!!!
*Do you want to share your student's recent educational accomplishments with the Porter Family?
Directions: Email me with a brief description of your child's accomplishment. You may also include a picture(s), if available. THAT'S IT!!!
Update for September 2nd-12th
Homework:
Monday- Thursday: Math and Reading WS - Homework should be completed nightly and returned to school in the morning.
Test-
Our first TEST in 5th grade will be our Math Unit 1 & 2 Test. The test will be on Wed., Sept. 12. A study guide will be sent home this week. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN to bottom of page for review links.
Thursday, August 23- Meet the Teacher @ 3:00-4:00
Please stop by and say hello. You are welcome to bring your supplies and pay for your agenda at this time if you wish. (Please note that I can not make change for the cost of the agenda.)
PARENT VOLUNTEER NEEDED-
ADMIN VOLUNTEER: Looking for a parent that could come in once a week to help with copies and lamination of math and reading centers.
MATH VOLUNTEER:Also looking for a parent volunteer to work with select students on building basic math facts.
If interested, please contact me at wootentd@pwcs.edu