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SWAG and Announcements for 9/17-9/21

 SPECIAL FOCUS: Author's Purpose

WORD WORK

 ANALYSIS: CLASS

GRAMMAR: Pgs. 19-20, 22

Lesson 2: Knots in My Yoyo String (Special Focus--Author's Purpose)

Fill out the special focus green sheet.
1.  Identify the purpose of the video.
2.  Explain why.

Geography Dictionary Slideshow

Click this link to get to the slideshow!

SWAG and Announcements week of 5/21-5/25

YEAR BOOK NOTE:  Students received an envelope Wednesday morning to order a yearbook.  This envelop must be turned into the front office no later than Tuesday, May 29th!

Announcements:

1.  This week is the last week for students who have yet to finish their state testing.

2.  Students can no longer check out books from the library.  During this time students will be working on a couple of health assignments.  The lesson assignments for this chapter will all be due at the end of the week NEXT WEEK.

3.  This week we will finally be finishing up our end of the year progress monitoring for Reading and Reading Comprehension

4.  SWAG and Assessments Due Friday.

5.  This is our last week of Science for the year.  All science related projects or assignments are due Friday.

6.  The class is starting a persuasive essay.  This essay will be done in full, during class.  This is the follow up of a pre-assessment for persuasive writing which was given to the students in the fall.

SWAG:

Spelling:  Complete pages 329-330 in the Reader's Notebook

Word Work:  All 10 Words -- intention, hoarding, retorted, gnarled, motioned, destination, inexplicable, inconsolable, legitimate, guttural

Analysis:

Class

Independent/Partner: Choose two of the three sections to complete (e.g. Ordering and Sequencing & Problems and Solutions.

Grammar:  Complete pages 331-335 in the Reader's Notebook

SWAG and Announcements for week of 5/14-5/18

I very much apologize for the late post!

1.  Field Trip tomorrow!  Here is the schedule.

Time                                   Activity

8:30                                     Attendance in classroom

8:35                                     Load Bus

8:40                                     Leave Scappoose

9 am                                    Gates open at corner of SW 20th Ave. and SW Morrison St

9am-11:30pm       Providence Health & Fitness Fair on the concourse

10:15 am                              Pre-Match Assembly (everybody in their seats)

11 am                                     Portland Timbers U-23 match starts

1 pm                                    Match concludes – please stay in your seats until excused

1-2 pm                                Post-match assembly

1:10                                     Called to get on busses

2:00                                     Arrive back in Scappoose

2.  This week we finished our SBAC State Tests
3.  After having taken a break the last few weeks from Math during State Testing, Students have resumed their math classes.  Be on the lookout for Math Homework.
4.  Students will begin a social studies unit on ancient civilizations.
5.  SWAG will be due Friday.
6.  Assessments will be given Thursday

SWAG:
Spelling: Reader's Notebook Pgs. 317-318

Word Work:  All 10 Words _ subsided, warily, strident, confronting, intently, exasperated, contempt, implored, scornfully, occupying

Analysis: Class

Grammar: Reader's Notebook Pgs. 319-321

Announcements + SWAG for Week of 5/7-5/11

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  Students will be writing a second classification essay on a topic of their choice as provided in the post from Monday.  The due date for this assignment is unusual in that it is not due this Friday, but rather, next Monday.
2.  Students will be responsible for all SWAG items posted below.  All SWAG is due Friday.  There is spelling this week.
3.  Family Math Night will be held at OPE this year from 6:00-7:30.  Details about this night and the bake sale happening that night were on a flyer sent home last week, as well as in last weeks blog post.
4.  Students will begin Math State testing this week.  Please make sure your student is well rested.
5.  The 6th grade field trip to Providence Park will be next Friday the 18th.  Expect bus slips and permission slips to come home this week.  These will need to be signed and returned asap.

SWAG:
Spelling:  Reader's Notebook Pages 304-306

Word Work: All 10 Words. 
Decrepit, barren, instinct, arose, harsh, lurched, frustration, conditions, vertical, elusive.

Analysis: Partner/Independent and Class

       Partner:

     Class: Click Image to View

 

Grammar: None

Classification Essay: Click image to view

 

Classification Essay #2: Student Choice

This week for your writing task you will be working on a classification essay.  You  may choose your topic from the following listed below.  Each title is linked to a website that has all the information you might need.  You need to choose three categories under that topic to discuss in your essay (e.g. hammerhead shark, bull shark, and great white).  Additionally, under each topic are the three attributes that you should be comparing/discussing for each category.

IDEAS
Types of Personality (Choose 3)
What they like
What they don't like
Strengths/Weaknesses

Types of Learners (Choose 3)
Characteristics of the Learner
Tools for the Learner
Methods to Engage this Learner

ANIMALS
Types of Sharks (Choose 3)
Physical Description (highlight distinctive traits)
Distribution and Habitat
Behavior

Types of Horses (Choose 3)
Physique (Physical Description)
Origins
Unique Traits/Uses

MYTHICAL
Types of Zombies (Choose 3)
Examples of this Type in Movies/Books/TV
How the Outbreak Spreads
Characteristics of the Zombie (fast/slow, motivation etc.)

Types of Bigfoot (Choose 3)
Where they are said to be from
Physical Description (focus on unique traits)
Interesting Facts/Notables

Announcements and SWAG for week of 4/30-5/4

1.  This month's Spirit Assembly is going to be this Friday, 5/4.  The Spirit Theme for Friday is Star Wars in honor of "May the Fourth" ["be with you"].  Students should come to school in their Star Wars swag, or costumes.  No weapons of course!
2.  SWAG and Assessments will be due Friday per usual [check specific details about SWAG below].
3.  Students will start their last Science rotation of the year with Mrs. Ashley where they will be working on Engineering and Design Unit that will culminate in a trebuchet/catapult build and competition.
4.  We will be finishing my science unit, Energy and Energy Transfer, this week in class.  Students need to remember to finish both research packets 1 & 2 for that unit and turn them in Friday.
5.  As a part of SWAG this week, students will be responsible for writing a five-paragraph classification essay on three types of bikes.  The specific details of the assignment are posted below.
6.  There will be no spelling this week.
7.  Family Math Night is going to be held at OPE next Thursday the 10th, from 6:00PM-7:30PM.  Teachers will be hosting math games, activities, and challenges for all age levels.  Students must be accompanied by an adult family member.
8.  The OPPO will be hosting their second annual Petersen Bake Sale.  All baked goods should be dropped off at the OPE front office Thursday, May 10th before 3PM.  The bake sale will take place during the Family Math Night.
9.  Next week we will be starting our MATH SBAC State Assessments.  Please ensure that your student gets plenty of sleep so that they are able to do very best work.
10.  Be on the lookout for a couple of permission slips. We will be headed to Providence Park for our 6th grade Timber's Field Trip on May 18th.  If you are interesting in coming along as a sponsor/chaperone please let me know.  First come, first serve.
11.  On Wednesday afternoon this week, we will be attending the 4th grade Musical Performance  This will cut into a decent portion of our ELA block that day.

SWAG Due Friday
Special Focus: Research for Classification Essay

Writing: Classification Essay

Analysis: Class + Independent/Partner
Class

Independent/Partner

Grammar: Reader's Notebook Pgs. 295-298 Done in Class

Classification ESSAY: Bike Research Links

Classification of Bikes

Here are a few websites to help you with your research:

http://centurycycles.com/buyers-guides/bicycle-types-how-to-pick-the-best-bike-for-you-pg9.htm


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bicycle_types


https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/bicycle.html

Announcements and SWAG for week of 4/16-4/20

1.  The bright orange bus permission slips and yellow ODSS pick-up slips need to be turned in as soon as possible.  No later than Friday 4/20.

1.  Both the special focus and grammar assignments will be completed this week in class.  

2.  Students are responsible for finishing the word work and analysis assignments during SWAG work times and at home.

Special Focus: What is a Classification Essay?

Word Work: All ten words: tremors, unaffected, subjected, opulent, dormant, meager, outlying, luxurious, salvage, imprints

Analysis: SWAG and Class 2-sided

Grammar: Completed in class.  Pgs. 259-262

Announcements and SWAG for the week of 4/9-4/12

1.  State testing starts Wednesday.  We will be testing Wednesday and Thursday of this week and all of next week.
2.  SWAG and assessments per usual will be due at the end of the week (i.e. Thursday).
3.  We will start our own science unit on Energy and Transfer of Energy this week.  Students will have ample time to work on the two packets that come with this unit.  In the first half of the unit we will be learning about potential and kinetic energy, the law of conservation, and the various types of energy.  In the second half of the unit students will be given a budget, and work in groups to design a roller coaster.
4.  There is no school Friday for optional Parent Teacher Conferences.  Please see email sent out yesterday for further details.

Spelling Practice: Journeys Reader's Notebook pgs. 244-246.  Spelling list can be found on these pages.  Omit challenge words.

Word Work: 10 Words. 2-Sided.  Fragments, Erected, Pondered, Mission, Ceremonial, Prosperity, Divine, Energy, Supportive, Depicted.

Analysis: Class and SWAG

CLASS Analysis: Completed in class together.

 SWAG Analysis 2-Sided

Grammar:  No grammar assignment this week.

Announcements and SWAG for week of 4/2-4/5

Welcome back!  I hope you all had a wonderful spring break.  This week is a bit of an island of a week since it follows spring break, but marks the last week of the trimester.  That said there is still a bunch going on!

1.  No school Friday (grade day)
2.  The OAKS/SBAC state testing for sixth grade will be starting this upcoming week.  Our class is scheduled to begin testing next Wednesday, from 1:40-2:40.  This year, testing will be an hour each day.  We are scheduled to test part of next week, and all of the following week.  Please ensure that your student gets plenty of sleep the next couple of weeks so they can perform their very best.
3.  This week there is no school on Friday.  Because it is the first week of the month, we have a spirit day.  The theme is mix 'n match.  We will also be having an assembly at the end of the day that day.  As such, there will be no band Thursday, so there will be no need to have your students bring their instruments!
4. This week is a make-up week.  I gave students a progress report of all of the assignments they were missing and a snap-shot of where they are sitting with their grades.  Students will have 45 minutes or so each day this week to work on this missing work.  I am letting students bring and listen to music during these study times.
5.  All SWAG this week will be worked on as a class and completed as a class.  If your student is at school and they are participating, they shouldn't have to worry about any homework this week!

Here is this weeks SWAG:

Spelling: Reader's Notbook pgs. 232-234 ~ Completed in Class

Word Work: 5 Words ~ Completed in Class

 Analysis: Class Analysis ~ Completed in Class

Grammar: Reader's Notebook Pg. 235-239 ~ Completed in Class

Announcements for week of 3/19-3/23

Hi parents!

I just wanted to remind you that students will be starting a Human Growth/Development unit this week.  Please talk to your students throughout the week, check in with what they are thinking, and see if they have any questions that you can discuss with them.

Because of the Human Growth/Development unit we will not have SWAG this week.  Students will need to continue to work on their Argumentative Final Essay.  This is due this Friday before break.

All Outdoor Science School paperwork ought to be turned in before Friday. 

Outdoor Science School will be from April 23-25.

Also, the Book Fair is this week.  Students will be attending during their Library times on both Thursday and Friday of this week.