Hull's Crew
May 31, 2012
You were all so amazing! Our superintendent and assistant superintendent were extremely impressed. Mrs. Lopez is very proud of you all. We are getting well prepared for our day at BizTown on June 7th.
I also want to thank you all for making me feel so special during this Teacher Appreciation Week. You have spoiled me with such delicious lunches and sweet gifts and cards. Thank you for being so sweet. You are all very special to me.
Please use ixl.com for at least 30 minutes each day.
See you tomorrow.
May 26, 2012
Wow! JA BizTown is only two weeks away! We will be interviewing for jobs on Wednesday, May 30.
Here are some examples of a resume and a cover letter to help you make your own.
New-Resume
Cover-Letter3
Come to school Wednesday, May 30th prepared to interview and to impress:
Dr. Baird, Dr. Miyashiro, Mr. Jewel and Ms. Mayeda, the power team from our district office, who will be interviewing applicants for their positions/jobs at J.A.BizTown.
Dress for success! Come to school ready to interview. The interviews will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and continue throughout the day. All students who are prepared with a resume, cover letter, and an application will have the opportunity to interview for the position/job that they want to apply for at BizTown. We are expecting all students to make the effort.
You can show a well prepared Keynote presentation or PowerPoint, carry a briefcase with your cover letter and resume, show how neat you can look in your best clothes, give out business cards, and do what you think will make you stand out and leave a lasting positive impression with the interviewers. As we have shared with you, neatness counts, and using your polite manners leaves a good impression ! Gentlemen should wear nice shirts with ties and neat slacks and our young ladies should be dressed in a dress or skirt wearing their best clothes and a smile. This will be fun for all who participate.
You'll all know your job assignments by Friday. We will be forming our business communities, practicing our math skills, writing checks, preparing business loan papers, creating advertisements for your businesses, and practicing communication skills within your company.
BizTown ...................Here we come! Ready for a fantastic day! Thank you to the parents that volunteered to help us at J.A. BizTown. You are deeply appreciated!
Come to school Wednesday prepared to WOW!
Special thanks extended to Mrs. Lopez for helping us with this incredible field trip opportunity.
See you all tomorrow night at Open House in room 17.
Dear Parents, May Newsletter
You can click on the Newsletter link in the left-hand column for a list of what we will be doing over the course of the next couple of weeks.
It’s that time of year again. Our students will be able to demonstrate to us what they have accomplished learning this school year in the fifth grade. We make a concerted effort to have our students prepared; so, we encourage them to consume a hearty breakfast and to have a restful night of sleep before each day of testing. Please do not make any appointments for your child during the testing window (May 7th –May 18th). We will be testing on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week.
Since our main focus will be State Testing for the next two weeks, there will be a minimal amount of homework. Of course, your child should be preparing for the WAX MUSEUM on May 24th by reading and finishing preparations for their speech. Please encourage them not to wait until the last minute. They need to practice their 2-3 minute speech and have their costume ready ahead of time. This event will be the night of Open House (May 24th).
We are also busy with studying and preparing for our visit to JA BizTown. We have attached a volunteer sign-up sheet for those parents who are willing to work and spend the day at BizTown with the fifth grade classes on June 7th. Please save the date, if you would like to help with this event. This is an all day commitment. This experience for your child will be one of their most memorable from their elementary school years.
April 30, 2012
I certainly missed all of you; however, I needed to get better before I could return to school. We have such busy weeks ahead of us and we all need to be well and rested, including me. This is our final week before testing and we’ll have some fun with building the right focused yet relaxed attitude about taking the Star Test. You received a flyer home that gave a schedule of what you could wear each day. Of course, this isn’t mandatory but we’ll have fun with it. I’ve planned a few surprises in preparation for the testing weeks ahead that I’ll be sharing them with all of you.
The STAR TESTING is scheduled for May 7th – May 18th. We won't be taking our first test until the 8th of May. Ask your parents to have a hearty breakfast for you and come to school after a restful night of sleep each and every day. Please be prompt and at school early. The testing is over a two-week period with testing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. I know that you'll be so disappointed but you'll have very little homework over the testing weeks. However, please continue to read your biography and prepare your costume for the night of Open House -May 24th. Additionally, you need to study all three quizlet.com Science Study Cards daily, do homework assigned for BizTown preparation, ixl.com assignments, and practice INTEGERS by clicking the word integers in bold type or go to the link on our Math Links page. I am showing you how to use it on Monday.
Parents..........................
I would also like to ask parents to donate fruit for snacks in the mornings before our testing begins each day. We’ll need lots of bananas and oranges. I can cut them up fresh each day and have them prepared for a treat. Please no appointments for your child during the testing window.
May 7th –May 18th
There will not be a lot of homework during the testing weeks; although, there will be some science review using quizlet.com and your child is expected to read both Blood on the River and their biography. Please help them to prepare for the Wax Museum on May 24th the night of OPEN HOUSE.
Happy to be back,
Ms. Hull
April 23, 2012
We have alot planned for this week here at Ocean Knoll. I hope that you are all well into reading your biography for the Wax Museum and thinking of your costume possibilities.The Wax Museum presentations will be the same night as Open House on May 24,2012.
Please continue to study for science using the Quizlet Study Cards. There are two more sets of cards for you to review what you have learned in science this year. Everyone did a great job on the quizzes on Friday. This Friday you will also take a quiz on Set 2 of the science study cards.
As a class many of you have be spending more time using ixl.com and we have amassed 144,000 points. I am pleased and proud of your accomplishments. We will be discussing our new goal today at school. There are a few of you that need to spend more time completing your goals on ixl.com. I do take a look at your progress daily.
Also, remember to take a look at the vocabulary for Blood on the River. We are all enjoying this engaging story together.
See you in class,
Ms. Hull
April 16, 2012
Welcome Back................We're back together! We have missed all of you and look forward to some exciting learning experiences with you all in the coming weeks. You'll see that we have prepared some engaging ways for you to study. Please practice your skills using the links below.
You can use this spelling website to study for the Great American SpellCheck test for fifth graders. Just click on Spell Check and practice for the test. The Great American SpellCheck test will be given on Friday, April 20th. We will be showing you all how to access this website in class on Monday.You'll need to click on the GO button in front of the Word Introduction listed on the left side column, and then click. You'll also need to use a computer to use this site that requires Adobe Flash.
Once you are on quizlet.com use the LEARN MODE to study geometry terms. Let us know when you have checked your name off on your goal chart, once you have accomplished a passing score.
Additionally, go to sheppardsoftware.com and learn the two remaining regions of the United States: Mid-Atlantic States and the New England States.
In math, we will be learning how to find the area of triangles. Watch this short video to help review what we learn about the area of triangles this week.
We'll be busy preparing you for your jobs at BizTown, so be ready to listen and do some planning to help yourself decide what job you'll want to interview for in the upcoming month of May. (more details later)
Happy to be back with Hull's Crew and our fifth grade friends!
Ms. Hull
April 2012
Positive Thought:
“Respect! Show it and you’ll earn it!”
Just in case you take a peek at our website, I have some reminders and requests for all of Hull's Crew. Please, please, please.............read, read, and read. I also want to remind you to use ixl.com. On our return to school we will be starting our P.E. testing for the state program, so it would be wise on your part to continue to walk or run, as often as possible. Your test will consist of a one mile timed walk/ run. You can run the entire time, if you are prepared and in shape or walk briskly to make the required time. We've been practicing, so continue to practice over the final part of the break.
I have been enjoying my time off. I've accomplished a lot having to do with school in my free time. I ‘ve spent many days in Orange County visiting with family too. Be safe and enjoy the remaining time off and be ready to return prepared to work hard.
Finally, great news……our ixl.com points are over 140,000 ! You know if you’ve spent time using ixl.com and contributed to this class goal,if not, you still have time. See you all soon.
Love,
Ms. Hull
March 26,2012
POSITIVE THOUGHT: A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results!
Parent Conferences and minimum day schedule all week. I am looking forward to meeting with your parents. They have your report card and reminder of scheduled conference time. It helps if we are all prompt , since I have many parents to meet with this week. I do offer phone conferences for those who are unable to keep their scheduled conference. Just have your parents jot me a note if this is something they need to do.
Please remember to study both the final regions of the United States to pass the test on www.sheppardsoftware.com and study the final trimester list of prefixes and suffixes that was sent home today. You can also access lists under printable documents on our site. Final tests won't be given until the end of May but I want you to know what is ahead for the third trimester. Trimester 3 Regions:
Students must be able to identify the locations of states and their capitals from these regions by the end of Trimester 3.
Mid-Atlantic | New England |
| New York | Maine |
| Pennsylvania | New Hampshire |
| West Virginia | Vermont |
| Virginia | Massachusetts |
| New Jersey | Rhode Island |
| Delaware | Connecticut |
| Maryland | |
March 19, 2012
We are busy finishing up our second trimester goals. I am proud of all that Hull’s Crew has accomplished during these last ten weeks. I am looking forward to sharing these accomplishments with your parents.Report cards will be sent home with your child this Friday, March 23.
Language Arts and Social Studies: Our next novel in Team Time will be Blood on the River: Jamestown 1607.
Math: Please continue to use ixl.com for at least 30 minutes each day. You have your list of goals to focus on .
Percent
Geometry
Science: Our next unit of study in science is Atoms and Elements. The students will be reading and completing questions and answers in their study of this unit.
We will begin preparation for our trip to BizTown in June. We will be getting more information to parents after we have introduced BizTown to our students this week.
March 1, 2012
We will begin to start benchmark testing next week. You can find a list of the upcoming tests below. Please be sure to get plenty of rest these next two weeks so that you can do your best work.
Tuesday, March 6: Sequencing and Chronological Order
Wednesday, March 7: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Thursday, March 8: Figurative Language and Identifying Independent and Dependent Clauses
Friday, March 9: Social Studies Chapter 5
Tuesday, March 13: ELA Benchmark Exam
Wednesday, March 14: Math Benchmark Exam
February 27th
Wise words.................
“Don’t decide that you can’t before you discover that you can. Adopt an “I
can attitude !"
Noteworthy..........
March 26-30: Parent/Teacher conferences
I am arranging our schedule allowing for those that will be needing a translator. I will send home a schedule of the appointments at least two weeks before conferencing week.
We'll be finishing Misty of Chinocoteague by the end of this week. We have all enjoyed this intriguing story, and I am certainly anxious to share the ending with all of you.
The final Trimester ll Prefixes and Suffixes test will be given on Wednesday, February 29th. Many of you have already earned a passing score, so you will not be required to take the final test. A list of this trimesters prefixes and suffixes is available under the Goal & Printable Documents category in the left column.
Good news........All students have passed the Trimester ll State Regions and Capitals test on sheppardsoftware.com. Hooray! You have all achieved this goal.
More great news............We are thrilled that 98% passed the trimester goal in math for sum of the angles of triangles and the sum of the angles of quadrilaterals.
Amazing! It has happened. As a class you have achieved our goal of 115,000 skills using ixl.com. You have already passed our end of the year goal. Most of you participated to make this happen.We'll be having a special celebration.
A final reminder.................Reading Counts trimester goal is to amass 105 points by March 16th. Many of you have achieved this goal and many are making the effort.
In language arts, we will be reading several Tall Tales with homework about Pecos Bill.
Let's have a fun and productive week learning.
Ms. Hull
February 20, 2012
Wise words.........“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
George Washington
Misty of Chincoteague vocabulary quiz on Friday for Chapters 6-14. Study the vocabulary using
http://quizlet.com/
The Body Systems Study Guide ,with correct answers, is available under Goals & Printable Documents.This will provide you with the correct answers that we discussed in class. The science test will be given on Wednesday, February 22nd. Be prepared by using the study guide and practicing the vocabulary using both quizlet.com and "eword" vocabulary games.
The Prefixes and Suffixes test will be given on Friday, February 24th. You are not required to take this test if you have previously passed this test. This opportunity to pass this test will not be the last time provided. The final test will be given on Wednesday, February 29th. I am pleased that so many of you have already reached this goal.Please continue to practice both the first trimester and second trimester lists of prefixes and suffixes.
quizlet.com Practice your prefixes and suffixes.
February 13, 2012
Notes for HULL'S CREW..................................
Wise words...
“ A good name will shine forever!” So...make a good name for yourself.
A CLASS ROSTER CAN BE PRINTED TO USE FOR A LIST OF YOUR CLASSMATES NAMES FOR YOUR VALENTINE CARDS.
You will have an opportunity to exchange valentine cards on Tuesday afternoon. Of course, you don't have to exchange valentines. I apologize for letting you all leave Friday without a list of your classmates names, so I have made a roster list available to you under GOALS AND PRINTABLE DOCUMENTS.
Distinguished Dolphins honorees will be honored on Monday, February 13th at 9:15 in the MPR.
Congratulations this month to Teddy and Bianca!
Study for your science test. The test will be given on Wednesday, February 22nd on the Body Systems. Use your study guide to become prepared for the test and play the "eword games" to practice vocabulary. Use your iPads to access the quizlet for study of the body systems vocabulary.
Our instructional focus in language arts this week will be in these areas: capitalization, punctuation, parts of speech, sentence combining, appositives, dependent and independent sentences, continuing to identify prepositional phrases, and persuasive writing. We will also continue to work with figurative language with a focus on metaphors and similes.
We are enjoying our reading of both The Island of the Blue Dolphins in Team Time groups and Misty of Chincoteague with our homeroom class. Nearly all of you had 100% on the Misty vocabulary quiz on Friday. Also, a special thanks to Morgan for bringing in her model horse for us to visually see and discuss the parts of the horse.
Appositives test will be on Thursday, February 16th.
Second chance to pass the Prefixes and Suffixes test will be on the 16th,as well.
In math, we continue our study and practice with fractions and we will now be focusing on the multiplication and division of fractions. We are at an astounding 110, 000 completed skills and nearly at our year-long goal of 115, 000 skills with the IXL.com program. Many of you have faithfully participated using ixl.com for at least 30 minutes per day , but some of you aren't doing the required time. This is your assigned daily homework and as as you all know you can access this site on your iPads, so this is a doable assignment. Please be diligent and do your part. It does make a difference in helping your understanding of math skills. Congratulations to the many of you that have done such a spectacular job in achieving this goal! WOW!
Finally, Reading Counts is also part of your homework and I want you to discuss with your parents how many points you have amassed and that your trimester goal is 105 points by the first week in March. Are you there yet?
NO SCHOOL ON THIS FRIDAY OR THE FOLLOWING MONDAY!
This and next week will be shortened school weeks with no school this Friday, February 17, nor school on Monday , February 20th to honor our former presidents both Lincoln and George Washington.
Keep focused on completing your goal sheets and ixl.com skill sheet too. Also, be prepared for your science test on Thursday. Please parents ask to see these sheets from your child.
Have a fantastic week,
Ms. Hull
Notes for HULL'S CREW..................................
Wise words...
Let the CHOICES you make today, be CHOICES you can live with tomorrow.
FEB. 6th - 10th
- MISTY OF CHINCOTEAGUE by Marguerite Henry is the novel that we are reading in class.You can practice new vocabulary using this link. Have fun playing these word games.You'll need to access this site on your computer since it isn't supported on your iPad.
- We have begun the study of Body Systems in science. Remember to practice the vocabulary by playing the "eWords" game and using quizlet.com to study the meaning of the words. Practice using this link.
- During Team Time, we are reading and enjoying The Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell.
- Everyone needs to complete their Fraction Packet and the assigned skills on ixl.com (Must Do's). There will be a fraction test this Wednesday.
- Our goal for Reading Counts is 105 points by the end of the trimester in late February.Keep on reading!
- We have a special assembly this week. We have a literature production to enjoy. We'll keep it a surprise , but I know that you'll all enjoy it.
- Many of you have buckled-down and you know your multiplication facts without hesitation. I am very pleased and happy for you; however, several students still need to make their goal of less than one minute on Math Facts in a Flash. Practice....practice....practice......
- Twin Day on Friday........dress up! Lucky for Conner and Zackery......they won't need to do very much.
Fun newly found site with lots of opportunity to practice skills playing educational
games.
Have a fantastic week!
Ms. Hull
Notes for Hull’s Crew
Week of Jan. 23rd – 27th
Something to think about...........
“ You will never REGRET doing the RIGHT thing!”
Please be responsible and write your homework in your agenda daily.Check to make sure that you are reading books to earn points for Reading Counts.
Language Arts:
Spotlight On Literature: Tone and Mood •Instructional Concepts: capitalization, punctuation, parts of speech, sentence combining, prepositions, and identifying prepositional phrases.
We have been reading The Island of the Blue Dolphins in our team time groups.
Math:
Topic 10: Fractions • Topic 10 math
Many students did exceptionally well on both the Prime Factorization and Divisibility Rules tests.
Science:
Quizzes and Tests: I am pleased with the results on many of the recent science test and it was easy to correct so many 100% test. Most students were very well prepared; however, there will be a few children retaking the test.
Social Studies:
Explorers: The Age of Exploration: Students will be able to understand and explain the big idea of Cooperation and Conflict during the Age of Exploration in the Renaissance Era!
Standards:
5.2 Students trace the routes of early explorers and describe the early explorations of the Americas.
5.3 Students describe the cooperation and conflict that existed among Indians and between the Indian nations and the new settlers.
Project Based Learning: Group explorer project
I.B. Project: New Horizons
Technological advances allowed, and continue to allow, the dispersal of peoples and ideas.
Art: Galleon Ship
P.E.: We have a lot of brand new balls and exercise mats that we will be using.
Jog-A-Thon on Thursday, January 26th
Remember to wear or bring tennis shoes daily
Mr. McGrath and I bought our fifth graders new dog-tag chains ,so please wear your chain every Wednesday.
Important notice........
Please note that beginning this week students will be able to take home their iPads for the purpose of projects , homework, and additional time spent discovering appropriate applications. You will be especially using them to complete all the required standards for the second trimester on ixl.com math homework. A note will be going home on Monday and as soon as you return it to school signed by your parents you will be able to take home your iPad nightly. You must bring your iPad back and forth each day. You cannot leave it at home or forget to bring it to school. You will lose this special privilege, if you are unable to follow the conditions . Let's all be reliable. This is soooooooooooo exciting!
January 9, 2012
Last week flew by and you all made a real concerted effort to organize your goals. You are now in your second trimester and you all have a new binder with your second trimester goals list, a checklist of the ixl.com standards you need to complete, and you're also keeping your science study papers in this binder. On your desk tops you have two laminated copies of both your trimester goals and the prefixes and suffixes that you will learn this trimester.
Remember that you can always print out an additional copy of your trimester goals, prefixes and suffixes, and ixl.com goals. You need to be focused to complete all of your goals in a timely manner. I will help you by checking what you've accomplished every Monday by looking at your goal sheets and ixl.com checklist. Additionally, I will be checking what you are reading and the points you are earning in Reading Counts.
See you in the morning.
Ms. Hull
January 3, 2012
Welcome back! I missed all of you and thought of you often. Thank you again for your thoughtful gifts and cards. You were all too generous. I really appreciate your kindness.
We have so much to accomplish during the next several months. This is a very busy time. I want all of you know how important I consider the time that you spend using both of our online math programs and time spent learning your states and using sheppardsoftware.com. I can remind you to make the time but you must be the student that commits to doing it each and every day !
The Second Trimester Goals are posted under printable documents and students should be focused on accomplishing these goals by the end of February.Your standards to achieve for the second trimester ixl.com math goals are available through our website on the homepage menu bar under ixl menu.
I am happy to be back with all of my crew.
Your captain,
Ms. Hull
December 12 th
Winter break begins December 16th. We have four different quizzes this week.
- Cells study sites to use to prepare for the upcoming tests:
http://www.eduplace.com/science/hmsc/ca/5/a/vocabgames/unit_5a.htm
You can also go to Printed Documents and get all the answers for your Cells Study Guide.
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We will have our first quiz on the prepositions on Tuesday, December 13.
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The Indian in the Cupboard vocabulary test on the words will be on Wednesday, December 14.
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Study the science vocabulary......be prepared for the test on December 15. See sites listed above for practice.
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We are working on dividing whole numbers and decimals. The test will be on Thursday, December 15.
I can't believe that it is already December and the end of 2011 is quickly approaching. We only have two more weeks together before we take our Winter Break. You now have your report cards from the first trimester and today we will be discussing your goals for the second trimester. You can go to Printable Documents and print out a copy of your goals. Most of you should be thrilled with your grades but there are those of you that need to become more serious about your studies. Every single one of you should know your multiplication facts without hesitation through the 12's by now.
You have the opportunity to learn so very much in the fifth grade that will help you in sixth grade and junior high, so decide to be the student that always listens, asks questions, and becomes part of your own learning process. I am here at Ocean Knoll before and after school for all of you. I will help you. Here is the list that we complied as a class of what you could do to help yourself stay on top of your studies or improve:
- Read each night and keep selecting books from the Reading Counts quizzes bank of quizzes. You want to achieve 65 points by December 16th. Congratulations to many of you who already have earned even more than this trimesters goal of 65 points.
- Use ixl.com for at least 30 minutes daily.
- Use Math Facts in a Flash.
- Do your daily homework.
- Study with the study guides for tests.
- Learn the states and capitals using sheppardsoftware.com for the Southern states, Midwestern, and Great Lakes states.
- Use www.sheppardsoftware.com to learn the parts of the cells.
- Memorize and practice the second trimester Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots.
- Learn the preposition song.
- Continue to practice your multiplication facts.
- Practice running, sit-ups, and push-ups at home over the weekend.
We can always add new ideas, if you have some more suggestions. Let's get all our goals accomplished!
Your captain,
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Learn the second trimester list of prefixes,suffixes,and roots. You can print out another copy of the prefixes, suffixes, and roots by clicking on Printable Documents.
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You can also print out a copy of your Second Trimester Goal Sheet by clicking on Printable Documents .
I hope that you all had a loving holiday with family and friends. We all have so much to be grateful for during this school year. This group of children are a delightful group.Report cards will be coming home on Friday, so please be advised to ask for them.We will be busy informing the students of their second trimester goals and helping them prepare for this learning process. I have given them new materials for their binders. We are off to a good start.
Ms. Hull
11/14/11
Important to note...........
Friday, November 18th is Spirit Day. Let's all plan on wearing our moustaches; Mr.McGrath just needs to comb his. All fifth graders will be showing their shared Ocean Knoll spirit.
We are collecting food for gift baskets for families in need during the Thanksgivng holiday. The fifth graders are being asked to donate beans (dried or canned).We have a collection box that we have decorated in our classroom.Thanks for sharing for a good cause.
Don't forget that we are in our final week for the first trimester and we all need to be prepared for our Benchmark Trimester tests.
Our goals this week:
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Finish coordinate plane graphing
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Continue to work on multiplying decimals
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Complete your writing prompt project
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Be prepared for the prefixes,suffixes, and roots test
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Attain your Reading Counts goal.....You need to read each night and take reading comprehension quizzes to achieve this goal
11/10/11
I can't believe how fast this week flew by,but we have accomplished a lot. Most of you have achieved many of your personal trimester goals. We have now reached 50,000 problems using ixl.com with this years goal being 115,000,so we are well on our way.
We are in the process of administering many of your trimester exams. All of our goals need to be accomplished by November 18th.
Veterans Day holiday on Friday,November 11th.......No School !
10/31/11
First Trimester Goals ...........It's important to note that you can print your First Trimester Goals . Click on the column to the your left under the category Printed Documents and on the next page find the document titled First Trimester Goals , then click and print your own new copy. This is the list of goals that you are required to achieve by November 17th. Hopefully, you have remembered to reference the sheet of goals that we sent home over the Fall Break and you have returned it signed by your parent ; however , if you misplaced it, you can now print your own new copy whenever needed. Also, don't forget to mark off on your desktop goal sheet as you achieve them. We will continue to all celebrate together by marking off the back cupboard goal sheets (fifth grade standards) as a class.
Dear Students ,
Welcome back to school! We hope that you had a nice Fall Break with your family. Here are some highlights of the next several weeks so that you are aware of what we are doing and can note the relevant due dates:
In Language Arts, beginning this week, we will start a unit study on punctuation. We will also resume our unit of study of the novel, The Indian in the Cupboard.
We also will be preparing for our Trimester 1: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots test with the final test on Thursday, November 17th.
In Math this week, we will begin Topic 6: Multiplying Decimals.
As well , we will continue to learn and review geometry terms.
In science, we’ll be studying a short unit on our Solar System.
In Social Studies , we will continue learning about this first trimester’s three different regions: Pacific, Mountain, and Southwestern. Students need to take their final test on sheppardsoftware.com by Friday, November 18. Students who want to challenge themselves can take a written test once they pass the online version. For this test, spelling will count, and a score of at least a 90% will be required in order to earn a rubric 4 on their report cards.
Red Ribbon Week is here ! We will be having some interesting discussions in class. Heroes Assembly.........We have an assembly scheduled on Friday,November 4th.
Use new ixl.com link.......I have shown you how to access it and now I am expecting you all to use ixl.com for at least 30 minutes every day for homework. As you all know, you can come before school or stay after school to use our computers or iPADS to access ixl.,if you are unable to use a computer at home. Take a look at how user friendly we have made the link for you. On the front page of our Hull's Crew website you can go down the menu bar to IXL MENU and you will find the skill linked to the ixl page for you. We made it easy and fun !
We are all excited about this week at school. We begin our week with a wonderful opportunity in science. We have scheduled a program with WATER in mind. You've been invited to participate in the Green Machines project and the Splash Program this Monday morning. We'll learn a lot and have fun at the same time.
On Tuesday, the iPads are being delivered. We have a morning time in the MPR that we are invited with our friends in fifth and sixth to gather and celebrate this amazing event.We have prepared our room and organized our desks. We have talked about how we will be using and caring for this learning tool and now we finally get to have it in our hands.Yeah!!
Important to note.......
- Math addition and subtraction test on Wednesday
- Topic 3 math test on Friday
- Science Test (Weather) on Thursday. Don't forget to study using e-word vocabulary game under the science link. This is an excellent way to study the weather test vocabulary in a fun way. You can also go to Printed Documents and print out a study guide with the answers for the weather science test. Be prepared !
- Study for pop quiz on this trimesters Prefixes and Suffixes and Roots
Happy to be your teacher,
Ms. Hull
10/03/11
This year is flying by too quickly.We have a lot to accomplish during the next two weeks before the October break. You will all need to focus on your trimester goals and checking them off on your desktop. I will be meeting with each of you and evaluating what you have accomplished thus far. You have your list of goals ;it is your job to stay focused and achieve your goals.
9/12/11
Hi Hull's Crew,
I missed seeing all of you on Friday, but I hope you spent some time reading to prepare for quizzes on Reading Counts. Your first goal is to achieve 35 points. Some of you have already reached your goal and surpassed the next trimester goal.Keep reading! The more that you read the better you become at reading. We didn't have our math test on Friday since we were not in school ;however, we will have it on Tuesday. Be prepared!
- In Language Arts we are reading the story “Volcanoes.”
- The skills we are working on are: subjects, predicates, root words, capitalization, and sequence of events.
- In math we are finishing our first Topic: Numeration. There will be a rescheduled test on Tuesday.
- In social studies we will begin a unit of study on Early Americans.
- In science we have begun our unit of study on Water Resources and Weather in preparation for our field trip to the U.S.S. Midway on October 5th.
I am thrilled that you are all enjoying our TLP rotations and the teachers are equally thrilled that you are a very well-behaved and delightful group of students. I am very proud of all of you! It is easier to learn in an environment in which each of you is committed and respectful.The TLP teachers love working with the fifth grade.
Great job !!
Important to note........Please return your field trip permission slips and your parent goal-setting conference form that I sent home last week.All appointments will be finalized by Monday.
Ms. Hull
9/06/11
Dear Families and Students,
We will be sending home notices for upcoming Goal-Setting conferences. They are being scheduled earlier than conference week since Ms. Hull will be attending her daughter’s wedding in late September. Be watching for the paperwork to schedule your time coming home this week.
In Language Arts this week, we will be reading Volcanoes by Seymour Simon. Some of the skills that we will be studying are: subjects, predicates, sequence of events, root words, descriptive writing, singular nouns, and plural nouns.
In Math this week, we will continue to work through Topic 1: Numeration. This will focus on place value, comparing and ordering whole numbers, decimal place value, and comparing and ordering decimals. There will be a Topic 1 test this Friday.
In Social Studies we will continue learning about the states and the different regions that make up our country. The students have begun taking the tests on the first three regions. Students who want to challenge themselves can take a written test once they pass the online version. For this test, spelling will count, and a score of 90% will be required in order to earn a rubric 4 on their report cards.
We are excited to let you know that we will be able to take our classes on a very worthwhile field trip to the U.S.S. Midway on October 5th. This event will be the culminating activity for our study of the weather in science. Please consider volunteering to chaperone since we will be in need of at least six volunteers per class. We are planning to take a bus. Have a fantastic week.
Ms. Hull
Susan Hull
susan.hull@eusd.net
http://www.teacherweb.com/ca/oceanknollelementary/hull
8/15/11
Welcome to the fifth grade in room 17 the home of Hull’s Crew. I am looking forward to being your teacher, and I am excited to meet and greet all of our new school family.
I hope that you visit this website often, as it will provide important information for Room 17 students and parents. Just look at the column on the left hand side of the page to navigate your way through the website. Each page of the website will serve a unique purpose. I know you will find it to be a useful resource.
I am looking forward to a spectacular year with our new group of students. It is always enjoyable for me to experience how well a new group of children come together and become our school family, Hull's Crew. You will be learning a lot of new information this year in the fifth grade. You are expected to participate and become a dedicated and conscientious student. I promise you that you will have fun in the process. Let's get our school year started.
Your captain and teacher,
Ms. Hull
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to Email me at susan.hull@eusd.net