Whipkey's Weekly Update 4/25-4/29/11

Whipkey's Weekly Update 4/25-4/29/11

Weekly Curriculum Goals:
Reading: Continue reading groups working on plays & daily seatwork ~ EL Focus = Vocabulary & Comprehension
Writing: Daily Language Review/ Writing Homework(see below) ~ EL Focus = Organize and write focused responses for a variety of purposes & Expository Writing
Math (Whipkey Only): EL Focus = Whole number concepts and Apply concepts of fractions & decimals
Science: Continue science textbook reading & notes ~ EL Focus = Organize and write focused responses for a variety of purposes
Social Studies: The Revolutionary War
Chinese: Muzzy lessons!

Upcoming/On-going Events:
4/26/11: SRI Reading Testing
4/27/11: Kid Power (1:00-3:00)
4/28/11: 6th Grade Band Rehearsal and Informational Meeting for Students
5/4/11: Kid Power (1:00 - 3:00)
5/5/11: Cinco De Mayo Dancers (1:00-1:30)
5/11/11: 5th Grade Field Trip to the Sky Sox
5/12/11: All Arts Day
5/16/11: Field Day
5/20/11: 5th Grade Talent Show
5/23/11: Health Day
5/26/11: Last Day/ 5th Grade Promotion

New Homework: Reading/Writing Assignment - Assigned 4/26 DUE 4/29!

Students will read a current events article and write a 3-5 paragraph essay response stating whether they agree or disagree with the Chinese Government's ban on "Time Travel" in TV. They will need to back up their argument with details about why they agree with this decision or why they disagree.

Whipkey's Weekly Update 4/4-4/8/11

Whipkey's Weekly Update 4/4-4/8/11

Weekly Curriculum Goals:
Reading: Continue reading groups & daily seatwork ~ EL Focus = Vocabulary & Comprehension
Writing: Speeches/Public Speaking & Daily Language Review ~ EL Focus = Organize and write focused responses for a variety of purposes & Expository Writing
Math (Whipkey Only): EL Focus = Whole number concepts and Apply concepts of fractions & decimals
Science: Scientific Method, continue science textbook reading & notes, Science Fair training! ~ EL Focus = Organize and write focused responses for a variety of purposes
Social Studies: Slavery
Chinese: Muzzy lessons!

Upcoming/On-going Events:
4/20/11: Science Fair Projects Due
4/21/11: Science Fair (9:30-12:30), Awards announced end of day
4/22/11: Science Fair Awards Ceremony (9:30-10:30)
4/27/11: Kid Power (1:00-3:00)
5/3/11: 5th Grade Talent Show/Musical
5/4/11: Kid Power (1:00 - 3:00)

Science Homework: Read & Take Notes
Mon.: Work on Science Fair Project
Tues.: p.C54-55
Weds.: p.C56-57
Thurs.: Work on Science Fair Project

Whipkey's Weekly Update 3/14-3/17/11

Whipkey's Weekly Update 3/14-3/17/11

Weekly Curriculum Goals:
Reading: Continue reading groups & daily seatwork
Writing: Poetry & Daily Language Review
Math (Whipkey Only): Fractions & Decimals
Science: Scientific Method, continue science textbook reading & notes, Science Fair training!
Social Studies: Slavery
Chinese: Muzzy lessons!

Upcoming/On-going Events:
3/16/11: Moms, Mentors & Muffins
3/18/11: No School - Teacher Work Day
3/21-3/25/11: SPRING BREAK
3/28-3/29/11: Parent/Teacher Conferences

Science Homework: Read & Take Notes
Mon.: TBA
Tues.:
Weds.:
Thurs.:

CSAP Info. 2/28/11

February 28, 2011

Dear Families,

As you probably know, this week begins our CSAP extravaganza! We will be testing for the next two weeks on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, from 8:30 through 12:15, with a nice, healthy break in between! I will not be in the room during testing, as I have a 5^th grader myself and it is against the Colorado Department of Education’s rules for me to proctor to other 5^th graders this year. In my place, Ms. Amber Richman, former MSES 5^th grade teacher, will be proctoring. Ms. Richman and I have similar styles and I am confident the kids will be most comfortable with her. She actually came in last Friday and played a couple games with our class, just to get to know the kids better!

In order for students to do their best, it is important that they get plenty of rest and good nutrition. Please help your child do well by insuring that he/she gets a good night’s sleep and a healthy, hearty breakfast. School snacks will be available each testing morning, however, if your child prefers to bring his/her own, please verify that it is a healthy choice. Sugary, high carbohydrate snacks can cause kids to have trouble concentrating. Also, students should bring a water bottle to keep them hydrated.

Finally, there will be no formal homework over the next two weeks. Students will be working on developing their Science Fair project idea and components. These assignments will not be assessed for grades, but they will help your child develop a workable, fun Science Fair project, so please make sure your child does them. The first assignment was sent home last Friday and will be due this Friday.

Thanks for all of your support! The kids and I truly appreciate it. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Chris Whipkey

Whipkey's Weekly Update 2/22-2/25/11

Weekly Curriculum Goals:
Reading: Continue reading groups & daily seatwork
Writing: Writing to timed prompts/writing for a specific purpose & Daily Language Review/CSAP Prep
Math (Whipkey Only): Factors, Multiples & Fractions
Science: Scientific Method, continue science textbook reading & notes, Science Fair training!
Social Studies: Slavery
Chinese: Muzzy lessons!

Upcoming/On-going Events:
2/21/11: No School - President's Day
3/1-3/10/11: Tues., Weds., Thurs. = CSAPs
3/15-3/17/11: CSAP makeups
3/21-3/25/11: SPRING BREAK
3/28-3/29/11: Parent/Teacher Conferences

Science Homework: Read & Take Notes
Mon.: No Homework - Happy President's Day!
Tues.: p.C26
Weds.: p.C27
Thurs.: p.C28

Whipkey's Weekly Update 2/14-2/18/11

Weekly Curriculum Goals:
Reading: Continue reading groups & daily seatwork
Writing: Writing to timed prompts/writing for a specific purpose & Daily Language Review/CSAP Prep
Math (Whipkey Only): Factors, Multiples & Fractions
Science: Begin Scientific Method, continue science textbook reading & notes
Social Studies: Slavery
Chinese: Muzzy lessons!

Upcoming/On-going Events:
2/14/11: Valentine's Day Party (2:45-3:30)
2/16/11: Class Pictures
2/21/11: No School - President's Day
3/1-3/10/11: Tues., Weds., Thurs. = CSAPs
3/15-3/17/11: CSAP makeups
3/21-3/25/11: SPRING BREAK
3/28-3/29/11: Parent/Teacher Conferences

Science Homework: Read & Take Notes
Mon.: No Homework - Happy Valentine's Day!
Tues.: p.C16-17
Weds.: p.C18
Thurs.: p.C24-25

Whipkey's Weekly Update 1/31-2/4/11

Weekly Curriculum Goals:
Reading: Continue reading groups & daily seatwork
Writing: Writing to timed prompts/writing for a specific purpose & Daily Language Review
Math (Whipkey Only): Geometry
Science: Begin Scientific Method, continue science textbook reading & notes
Social Studies: Early English Settlements
Chinese: Muzzy lessons!

Upcoming/On-going Events:
2/11/11: STUCO Hat Day
2/14/11: Valentine's Day Party (2:30-3:20 - Please email me or contact Janet Warren to volunteer!!)
2/16/11: Class Pictures
2/21/11: No School - President's Day


Science Homework: Read & Take Notes
Mon.: p.C6-7
Tues.: No School - No homework!
Weds.: No School - No homework!
Thurs.: p.C8