Hello students and parents!
It's a shame that we are out again for crummy weather, but I thank you for coming here to stay on top of your schoolwork.
Our task for the day will be to work on IXL assignments W.7 and W.8. Before you complete the assignment, watch this seven minute video.
Additionally, if you have extra time and have not finished E.1, E.2, or E.3, this would be a great time to get caught up.
Be sure to log in to your own account before you begin working.
If you can't recall your login, please email me promptly.
Additionally, Mrs. Bonifas asked me to point you towards her blog as well.
Thank you kindly,
Mr. Swinehart
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Students,
I would like you to read this article and share your thoughts with me in the comment section below.
Happy Reading,
Mr. Swinehart
I would like you to read this article and share your thoughts with me in the comment section below.
Happy Reading,
Mr. Swinehart
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Snow Day 3
Greetings All!
I hope you stayed warm and played safely this weekend. I can't believe we are out for another day, but there is at least a day's worth of snow piled up in front of my place.
Today we will continue our work with decimals.
First, I would like you to watch two short Khan academy videos on comparing place value in decimals. After that, please work through the short task that goes with it. You may need to watch the video again to complete the task.
When that is finished, head on over to IXL and work on topics C.9 and C.10 for at least 15 minutes each.
I know this is getting a little difficult for some of you, as we have been out for quite a few days and we are not getting the in class practice that is helpful for our work. Hopefully we will be back in class soon and I'll be able to catch you up face-to-face. In the meantime, if there is something that isn't making sense, please don't hesitate to email me.
Know that the other class blogs are up and ready for you to work, they can be found using the links below:
Language Arts: http://mrvgrade5.blogspot.com/
Science/Social Studies: http://acs5l.blogspot.com
Technology (5L, 5S): https://ddajani.wordpress.com/
Art (5V): http://msshukri.blogspot.com/
PE (5S): http://pktofifthpeatacs.blogspot.com/
Arabic:
Science/Social Studies: http://acs5l.blogspot.com
Technology (5L, 5S): https://ddajani.wordpress.com/
Art (5V): http://msshukri.blogspot.com/
PE (5S): http://pktofifthpeatacs.blogspot.com/
Arabic:
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Snow Day 2...now with real snow!
Greetings, fifth graders. We are learning online once again; today I would like you to go a little further with decimals. Please watch this short video about expanded notation, and then spend at least 15 minutes on the associated IXL assignment.
For part two of your assignment, please go outside and measure the snow depth in front of your house. Please measure to the nearest centimeter. Once you have the data, please visit you class bulletin board and enter the information there.
5S
If you have any questions about the above assignments, please feel free to email me. I will be available all day and I am happy to help you if you need it.
Your assignment from Mrs. Liedtke can be found on her blog.
Your assignment from Mr. VanLare can be found on his blog.
Enjoy the snow and have a wonderful weekend-
Mr. Swinehart
For part two of your assignment, please go outside and measure the snow depth in front of your house. Please measure to the nearest centimeter. Once you have the data, please visit you class bulletin board and enter the information there.
Class boards:
5L
5S
5V
If you have any questions about the above assignments, please feel free to email me. I will be available all day and I am happy to help you if you need it.
Your assignment from Mrs. Liedtke can be found on her blog.
Your assignment from Mr. VanLare can be found on his blog.
Enjoy the snow and have a wonderful weekend-
Mr. Swinehart
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Not in school, but still learning!
Greetings students and parents-
It seems that the storm will keep us out of school for a day or more. Although we won't be spending time together in the classroom, I will still expect you to keep up on your math. Better to keep learning now than stay late in June, right?
These assignments will be easiest on a computer; if you are using an iPad you will want to download the IXL app and find the two topics in the fifth grade section.
Today's assignment has two parts: IXL practice and a post a class bulletin board.
For your IXL practice, I would like you to spend at least 30 minutes working on the following two topics:
BE SURE TO LOG IN BEFORE YOU BEGIN WORKING!
Decimals as Words IXL C.3
Place Value IXL C.4
If you need a refresher on either topic, please check out the following Khan Academy videos:
Decimals as Words
Place Value
Need a break before you do the second task? Enjoy an interesting math video or two!
After you have completed that, please go to your class bulletin board and follow the instructions found there. If you are on an iPad or phone and can't complete see enough of the screen to complete this task, you may email your answer to me instead.
Class boards:
Finish quickly and need an extension activity?
Try IXL C.12, Converting Fractions to Decimals
If you have any questions about the above assignment, please feel free to email me. I will be available all day and I am happy to help you if you need it.
Your assignment from Mrs. Liedtke can be found on her blog.
Your assignment from Mr. VanLare can be found on his blog.
Play safely, and stay warm and dry-
Mr. Swinehart
It seems that the storm will keep us out of school for a day or more. Although we won't be spending time together in the classroom, I will still expect you to keep up on your math. Better to keep learning now than stay late in June, right?
These assignments will be easiest on a computer; if you are using an iPad you will want to download the IXL app and find the two topics in the fifth grade section.
Today's assignment has two parts: IXL practice and a post a class bulletin board.
For your IXL practice, I would like you to spend at least 30 minutes working on the following two topics:
BE SURE TO LOG IN BEFORE YOU BEGIN WORKING!
Decimals as Words IXL C.3
Place Value IXL C.4
If you need a refresher on either topic, please check out the following Khan Academy videos:
Decimals as Words
Place Value
Need a break before you do the second task? Enjoy an interesting math video or two!
After you have completed that, please go to your class bulletin board and follow the instructions found there. If you are on an iPad or phone and can't complete see enough of the screen to complete this task, you may email your answer to me instead.
Class boards:
5L Math
5S Math
5V Math
Finish quickly and need an extension activity?
Try IXL C.12, Converting Fractions to Decimals
If you have any questions about the above assignment, please feel free to email me. I will be available all day and I am happy to help you if you need it.
Your assignment from Mrs. Liedtke can be found on her blog.
Your assignment from Mr. VanLare can be found on his blog.
Play safely, and stay warm and dry-
Mr. Swinehart
Thursday, November 13, 2014
November Already?!?
Greetings Parents-
We are just finishing up a great week here in 5S! Most of our MAP testing is over, save for a few kids who will finish up next week. Thanks for sending them in well rested and fed, they certainly put in their best effort.
We are in the thick of our Native American claymation projects, and your child is welcome to get together with their partner to work on the project outside of school if need be. Know that they are working hard in class, as well as in Technology and Art to put together some amazingly creative projects which we look forward to sharing with you later this month. Filming will begin in the next week and narration and special effects will be close behind.
Our class iPads are in hand and in use, we've worked out most of the bugs and we are now able to use them to share our learning in ways that we couldn't before. Students are able to do their work on the iPad and show their work to the rest of the class without leaving their seats—definitely a nice addition to our classroom.
Fractions are the topic of the month for math class, if your son or daughter would like a little extra practice they can complete tasks L1-L5 and M1-M5 in IXL, as well as reviewing any of the basic fraction lessons at Khan Academy. All students have accounts at IXL and Khan and can use them to practice what they know and strengthen their knowledge in the things that they find more difficult. We just logged into Khan today, so if they aren't sure what to do there know that more information will come to them next week.
If you have any questions about what we are doing in class, please don't hesitate to get ahold of me. We are having a wonderful time together in 5S, and I am amazed that it's already mid-November...time really does fly, and we are absolutely having fun!
Best to you all-
Mr. Swinehart
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Conferences, Costumes, and More!
Greetings 5S families!
We've been having a great time this month, routines are being established and students are getting into the swing of things at ACS. We've just completed our first unit in math, and we will be going over results with families at fall conferences this week. Student accounts should be live at IXL.com, in addition to the nightly reading homework, students are welcome to check out IXL for additional math practice.
Just about everyone has finished up with their personal narratives on the colonization of North America, and we are working with Ms. Dajani on the research for the next project. Your child will be research one of the regions of America and learning more about the tribes in that area. If they are interested in doing additional research at home, we will have a few great sites to find information on their region posted to guide their searching. There is quite a bit of material out there, so if they are searching at home feel free to lend a little guidance. If they are already interested in searching, here's a site to get you started!
Please be aware that October 22-26 is a long weekend, Wednesday and Thursday students are off for conferences, and the following Sunday is an ACS professional development day. Please bring your child to the conference with you, I look forward to checking in with you and getting to know more about you and your child.
Also coming up next weekend is the ACS Spooktacular Halloween celebration, we absolutely hope to see everyone there! Details below, tickets are on sale now for admission, games, and trick or treat lane. Be aware that all guests must be ACS students or family members, and your badge will be required for entry.
We've been having a great time this month, routines are being established and students are getting into the swing of things at ACS. We've just completed our first unit in math, and we will be going over results with families at fall conferences this week. Student accounts should be live at IXL.com, in addition to the nightly reading homework, students are welcome to check out IXL for additional math practice.
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| 5th graders at work exploring the relationship between area and multiplication |
Just about everyone has finished up with their personal narratives on the colonization of North America, and we are working with Ms. Dajani on the research for the next project. Your child will be research one of the regions of America and learning more about the tribes in that area. If they are interested in doing additional research at home, we will have a few great sites to find information on their region posted to guide their searching. There is quite a bit of material out there, so if they are searching at home feel free to lend a little guidance. If they are already interested in searching, here's a site to get you started!
Please be aware that October 22-26 is a long weekend, Wednesday and Thursday students are off for conferences, and the following Sunday is an ACS professional development day. Please bring your child to the conference with you, I look forward to checking in with you and getting to know more about you and your child.
Also coming up next weekend is the ACS Spooktacular Halloween celebration, we absolutely hope to see everyone there! Details below, tickets are on sale now for admission, games, and trick or treat lane. Be aware that all guests must be ACS students or family members, and your badge will be required for entry.
Spooktacular Info:
Friday, October 31 5:30pm – 9 pm
5:30 pm – 6 pm Costume Contest Parade
6 pm – 7:30 pm Trick or Treat Lane
6 pm – 9 pm Games, Haunted House, Food, and more!
Please be aware that all parents of ACS students will be REQUIRED to show an ACS Badge upon entering school grounds. Please be respectful and supportive of this effort as we try to provide a safe and fun environment for everyone. Remember due to space and safety - Spooktacular is an ACS Families Only Event!
The Pumpkin Carving Contest is back again this year! All ACS students (PK1 - Grade 12) and families are invited to participate! Prizes will be awarded for the following categories: Spookiest, Most ACS School Spirit, Funniest, Most Original, and Best in Show
Pumpkins need to be carved at home (with parent supervision for the youngest of carvers) and submitted to school for judging on Thursday, October 30th by 9 am. Entries must be received no later then 9 am to be eligible for prizes. Winners will be notified via email. All pumpkin entries will be on display and used as decorations throughout the school during Spooktacular!
Spooktacular Tickets ON SALE
October 20, 21 - 2 pm - 3:30 pm
October 27, 28, 29, 30 - 7:45 am - 8:15 am & 2 pm - 3:30 pm
5JD/Ticket (3 years & older)
3JD/Trick-or-Treat Lane Ticket
(you only need a Trick-or-Treat Lane Ticket if you want treats. If you are only accompanying a child you DO NOT need a Trick-or Treat Lane Ticket)
(5JD/ Trick-or-Treat Lane Ticket at the door)
Buy Game Tickets Early!
20 tickets for 15JD
(20 tickets/20JD at the door)
If you send money to school with your child, please be sure to clearly notate how many of each ticket they need to purchase.
Spooktacular Tickets and Trick-or-Treat Lane tickets will be EXTREMELY LIMITED on the day of Spooktacular. Please purchase your tickets during the above times so you don’t miss out!
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