Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!!

 Only two full days of school this week!!

I am Thankful for the wonderful students I have this year!! I hope you all have a fantastic Thanksgiving Holiday!!

Monday

•  Morning- NOVA
•  Math-We will continue double digit division

Tuesday

• Morning-Math-Double digit division (algorithm)
• Nova Essays 
• Afternoon-Science & Social Studies

Please continue reading 30 minutes every night!!  Turn in your November reading pages!
Remember to practice REFLEX MATH and KAKOOMA!!

Thanks,
Mrs. Farmer

November 18-22

This Week:

 Read a Good Book!

• Math-Multiple ways to show Division
• Science-Magnets
• Writing- We will continue Nova Essays
• Word Work-Adjectives-Practice writing 3 times each night.  (Test next Tuesday)
• Leader in Me- Seek First to Understand, Then be Understood.

Thursday-Field Trip-Logan High Musical      
  The Titanic
We will leave school at 8:30 A.M. and return at 11:00 A.M.

Friday-LEADER IN ME CULTURE NIGHT

Our students will be making a display of how they have been leaders this past year.

There will also be a program and some tasting and sharing of different cultures.

Thank you for your support.
Mrs. Farmer

November 11-15

Last we started peer mediation groups.  We have two problem solving leaders who have been very good at helping students solve problems.  I was amazed at how well these students were able to fix problems before they escalated.  One student said, "I'm glad we talked things out...now we're friends again!"  Our peer mediators really take their job seriously.  They will come in during lunch time if any of their peers are having problems.   It was an eye opener to me....Students can solve problems on their own!  What a great life skill they are learning!!

This week:

Monday-  Veterans Day Assembly
                 Start NOVA Essays
Tuesday-  Practice math test
Wednesday-
Thursday- Math Test
Friday-      Spelling Test

7 Habits Focus:  Think Win Win
Win-win sees life as a cooperative arena, not a competitive one. Win-win is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks mutual benefit in all human interactions. Win-win means agreements or solutions are mutually beneficial and satisfying. We both get to eat the pie, and it tastes pretty darn good!

November 3-7th

Halloween was a Success!! This week: Math:  We will be starting division Writing:  Finish Narratives Science:  Earth or Electricity test on Friday. Reading:  We will begin Dear Mr. Henshaw

THANKS FOR ATTENDING CONFERENCE!!

This Week:

Thursday:  
The school will have a Halloween Parade.  This usually starts at 9:30?  I haven't heard yet.
We will present Halloween Poetry to the fifth grade.
Students who have read 400 minutes will attend the Spook Alley.


Parents,
I enjoyed getting to know you at conferences.  Your help and support is so important in your child's education.  Here are some of the main goals that were set at conferences.

1.  Read 30 minutes every night.
2.  Fill out homework log every day and have a parent sign.
3.  Pass off Math Facts.
4.  Organize desk and binder.
5.  Improve comprehension strategies by using strategies on the back of homework log or use other strategies we have learned in class.

Also, I hope you had the opportunity to try out Reflex Math.

Thanks,
Mrs. Farmer

Sept. 23-27

This week:

We will begin Habit #2- Begin With The End in Mind
· Plan ahead and set goals
· Do things that have meaning and make a difference
· Be an important part of the classroom and contribute to the schools mission and   vision
· Look for ways to be a good citizen

Monday:  Math test on Place Value  & Science test on Magnetism
                Begin reading groups.

On Friday we went to Greg Tang's Math Site.  We went to games and played funny numbers.  We also played Kakooma.  These games are very good to help with number sense.  If you can play these games at home they are not only fun-but they will also increase your number sense.

Try the multiplication Kakooma
I love Kakooma!!

http://www.kakooma.com/Kakooma

Other games-funny numbers etc.
http://www.kakooma.com/Games

Remember to turn in your reading pages so you get credit for September!!

Honor Day

Last week we celebrated our first Honor Day!!  Students who had zero missing assignments for the last four weeks were able to participate in relay races and a snack!

the last hour of the day!!

Sept. 16-20th

We have been learning about Habit #1 Being Proactive.  We have learned about Reactive and Proactive Language.  When we use can't, we are using reactive language.  Last Friday we buried can't and we will use language such as:  "I Can, I will try,  or I choose to."  

We just finished our reading testing (SRI & Dibels). We will start reading groups this week.  Please continue reading 30 minutes every night!!

Monday-Assembly
Character Focus:  7 Habits -Begin With The End in Mind
Math:  Place Value, Number Lines, Number Sense, & Math Facts Science:  Magnets -review for test Word Work:  Verbs-Test on Weds. the 25th!! Writing:  Important Thing About Me

Beginning of the year-

it has been a pleasure getting to know your student for the past two days.  We have been learning the school wide rules, habits, and procedures. 

Next week we will we start learning about The Leader in Me by Stephen Covey.  Your child will learn about the 7 habits and the qualities of a good leader.  

Stephen Covey's 7 Habits

Our school had a 3 day training on this and we are so excited to implement this school wide this coming year!

We have also been learning how important reading is to be successful in life.  We have asked all fifth graders to read at least 30 minutes every night.  They will also be bringing home a homework log every night to help them be organized with their reading and school work.  Once they have finished their work and reading they are to sign their homework log.  We use to have parents sign but this year we want them to have the responsibility of making sure it is finished. 

Please Call or e-mail me if you have any concerns.

Mrs. Farmer



I have had questions about what supplies to bring? The following items would be helpful but are certainly optional: 

Three ring binder- (1 1/2 inch-2 inch size) I will supply pocket folders to help organize the different subjects. 

*1-2 boxes of tissues- Our class usually goes through a lot of tissues throughout the year. 

*highlighter 
*red pen 
*Pencils 
*markers 
*crayons 
*glue stick 
* I will have all of these available to use. These are items that you could buy if your child wants his/her own to use.

Thanks,

Mrs. Farmer