Friday, January 30, 2015

Friday, January 30

Do you still have questions about eCLASS and how your student is using eCLASS in the classroom? Do you want a better understanding of the eCLASS Curriculum and Instruction tool? Click here to find handouts and resources for elementary, middle, and high school. 
 
Don't forget the Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log is due by February 9th in order to earn a free Six Flags Ticket.

In-School Field Trip: High Touch High Tech will be here for our class on Tuesday morning, February 3. This in-school field trip has been fully paid for by our wonderful PTA and parent donations during our fundraiser. Our session is called Cell-ebrate. The children will investigate the differences between plant and animal cells using microslide viewers and microscopes. They will extract banana DNA and will learn how their inherited traits help to make them who they are today! This will serve as an excellent review of previously learned science skills!

Math

  • Homework:  none
  • Math Test:  Thursday
  • Coordinate Grid Name Project - due Monday, February 2 (extra grid paper is attached below). If you have trouble accessing the file below, please go to the student portal, on 2015s2 Morand.KFifthGradeCore. You'll find a link for the paper under the News.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izNFdwQ2J6ZzJGR2M/edit?usp=docs_home


Word Study

  • Words for next week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
  • Master the Meaning - Thursday, Spelling and Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • MatterTest - Friday, 2/6 - The Matter Lapbook is the study guide for this test. We are adding to it each day!


Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Thursday, January 30

STEM night is tonight!  Your child should come home with a paper indicating what two sessions you'll be attending.  I look forward to seeing many of you tonight!

January bookmarks are due tomorrow! Please be sure to bring it in so you can get the chocolate chip bookmark and maybe win a prize! February bookmarks will be in Friday folders.

Don't forget the Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log is due by February 9th in order to earn a free Six Flags Ticket.

In-School Field Trip: High Touch High Tech will be here for our class on Tuesday morning, February 3. This in-school field trip has been fully paid for by our wonderful PTA and parent donations during our fundraiser. Our session is called Cell-ebrate. The children will investigate the differences between plant and animal cells using microslide viewers and microscopes. They will extract banana DNA and will learn how their inherited traits help to make them who they are today! This will serve as an excellent review of previously learned science skills!

Math

  • Homework: worksheet
  • Coordinate Grid Name Project - due Monday, February 2 (extra grid paper is attached below). If you have trouble accessing the file below, please go to the student portal, on 2015s2 Morand.KFifthGradeCore. You'll find a link for the paper under the News.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izNFdwQ2J6ZzJGR2M/edit?usp=docs_home


Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
  • Spelling and Dictation Test - tomorrow

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • MatterTest - Friday, 2/6 - The Matter Lapbook is the study guide for this test. We are adding to it each day!


Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Wednesday, January 28

January bookmarks are due Friday!  Please be sure to bring it in so you can get the chocolate chip bookmark and maybe win a prize!  February bookmarks will be in Friday folders.

Don't forget the Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log is due by February 9th in order to earn a free Six Flags Ticket.

In-School Field Trip: High Touch High Tech will be here for our class on Tuesday morning, February 3. This in-school field trip has been fully paid for by our wonderful PTA and parent donations during our fundraiser. Our session is called Cell-ebrate. The children will investigate the differences between plant and animal cells using microslide viewers and microscopes. They will extract banana DNA and will learn how their inherited traits help to make them who they are today! This will serve as an excellent review of previously learned science skills!

Math

  • Homework:  worksheet (use a ruler and 3 different colors on your graph)
  • Coordinate Grid Name Project - due Monday, February 2 (extra grid paper is attached below). If you have trouble accessing the file below, please go to the student portal, on 2015s2 Morand.KFifthGradeCore. You'll find a link for the paper under the News.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izNFdwQ2J6ZzJGR2M/edit?usp=docs_home


Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
  • Master the Meaning - tomorrow, Spelling and Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • MatterTest - Friday, 2/6 - The Matter Lapbook is the study guide for this test. We are adding to it each day!


Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Tuesday, January 27

It is NOT too late to sign up for our STEM night at BES on Thursday. If you'd like to come, please print out the form with your preferences. The form can be found on the BES website under the Quick Link "Burnette Blast" and then under weekly attachments.

In-School Field Trip: High Touch High Tech will be here for our class on Tuesday morning, February 3. This in-school field trip has been fully paid for by our wonderful PTA and parent donations during our fundraiser. Our session is called Cell-ebrate. The children will investigate the differences between plant and animal cells using microslide viewers and microscopes. They will extract banana DNA and will learn how their inherited traits help to make them who they are today! This will serve as an excellent review of previously learned science skills!

Math

  • Homework:  p. 511-512
  • Coordinate Grid Name Project - due Monday, February 2 (extra grid paper is attached below).   If you have trouble accessing the file below, please go to the student portal, on 2015s2 Morand.KFifthGradeCore.  You'll find a link for the paper under the News.
         
          https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izNFdwQ2J6ZzJGR2M/edit?usp=docs_home


Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
  • Master the Meaning - Thursday, Spelling and Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • MatterTest - Friday, 2/6 - The Matter Lapbook is the study guide for this test. We are adding to it each day!


Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Monday, January 26, 2015

Monday, January 26

It is NOT too late to sign up for our STEM night at BES on Thursday.  If you'd like to come, please print out the form with your preferences.  The form can be found on the BES website under the Quick Link "Burnette Blast" and then under weekly attachments.

In-School Field Trip: High Touch High Tech will be here for our class on Tuesday morning, February 3. This in-school field trip has been fully paid for by our wonderful PTA and parent donations during our fundraiser. Our session is called Cell-ebrate. The children will investigate the differences between plant and animal cells using microslide viewers and microscopes. They will extract banana DNA and will learn how their inherited traits help to make them who they are today! This will serve as an excellent review of previously learned science skills!

Math

  • Homework:  Begin work on coordinate grid name project.
  • Coordinate Grid Name Project - due Monday, February 2 (extra grid paper is attached below).
          https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izNFdwQ2J6ZzJGR2M/edit?usp=docs_home


Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
  • Master the Meaning - Thursday, Spelling and Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • MatterTest - Friday, 2/6 - The Matter Lapbook is the study guide for this test.  We are adding to it each day!


Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Friday, January 23, 2015

Friday, January 23

Remember to bring your reading log, Friday folder, and choice card on Monday!

In-School Field Trip: High Touch High Tech will be here for our class on Tuesday morning, February 3. This in-school field trip has been fully paid for by our wonderful PTA and parent donations during our fundraiser. Our session is called Cell-ebrate. The children will investigate the differences between plant and animal cells using microslide viewers and microscopes. They will extract banana DNA and will learn how their inherited traits help to make them who they are today! This will serve as an excellent review of previously learned science skills!

BES STEM night is January 29. It will be a fun night of math games, STEM , and science fair projects!  The flyer and reservation form was sent with the Burnette Blast and can be found on the Burnette website.  It was due today - please send it in on Monday if you would like to come!  I hope to see you there!

Math

  • Homework:  none

Word Study

  • Words for next week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
  • Master the Meaning - Thursday, Spelling and Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Matter Vocabulary Test - Monday, 1/26


Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Thursday, January 22

5th Grade T-Shirts are being offered to our Burnette 5th graders. They came up with the motto on the front and their names will be on the back. An order form was sent home in the Friday folder. I've also attached it below. Orders are due by Friday, January 23.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcjM5MU9Bb2QxbEk/edit

In-School Field Trip: High Touch High Tech will be here for our class on Tuesday morning, February 3. This in-school field trip has been fully paid for by our wonderful PTA and parent donations during our fundraiser. Our session is called Cell-ebrate. The children will investigate the differences between plant and animal cells using microslide viewers and microscopes. They will extract banana DNA and will learn how their inherited traits help to make them who they are today! This will serve as an excellent review of previously learned science skills!

Please be on the lookout for the upcoming STEM night flyer in Friday's folder! BES STEM night is January 29. It will be a fun night of math games, STEM , and science fair projects! I hope to see you there! Additionally, the flyer is attached below.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izamQ3bmlWMUZKM0E/edit

Math

  • Homework:  finish coordinate grid picture - "It's Snow Use"

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
  • Master the Meaning - Thursday, Spelling and Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Matter Vocabulary Test - Monday, 1/26


Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Wednesday, January 21

5th Grade T-Shirts are being offered to our Burnette 5th graders. They came up with the motto on the front and their names will be on the back. An order form was sent home in the Friday folder. I've also attached it below. Orders are due by Friday, January 23.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcjM5MU9Bb2QxbEk/edit

In-School Field Trip:  High Touch High Tech will be here for our class on Tuesday morning, February 3.  This in-school field trip has been fully paid for by our wonderful PTA and parent donations during our fundraiser.  Our session is called Cell-ebrate.  The children will investigate the differences between plant and animal cells using microslide viewers and microscopes.  They will extract banana DNA and will learn how their inherited traits help to make them who they are today!  This will serve as an excellent review of previously learned science skills!

Please be on the lookout for the upcoming STEM night flyer in Friday's folder! BES STEM night is January 29. It will be a fun night of math games, STEM , and science fair projects! I hope to see you there! Additionally, the flyer is attached below.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izamQ3bmlWMUZKM0E/edit

Math

  • Homework p. 523-524 (videos below if you need help!)
  • If you were absent, please view the videos below and work pages 519-522. 
 

 

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
  • Master the Meaning - Thursday, Spelling and Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Matter Vocabulary Test - Monday, 1/26


Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Tuesday, January 20

5th Grade T-Shirts are being offered to our Burnette 5th graders. They came up with the motto on the front and their names will be on the back. An order form was sent home in the Friday folder. I've also attached it below. Orders are due by Friday, January 23.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcjM5MU9Bb2QxbEk/edit

Please be on the lookout for the upcoming STEM night flyer in Friday's folder! BES STEM night is January 29. It will be a fun night of math games, STEM , and science fair projects! I hope to see you there! Additionally, the flyer is attached below.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izamQ3bmlWMUZKM0E/edit

Math

  • Homework p. 527-528
  • Please use the videos below or your math journal as needed for help! 
 
 
 
 


 

 

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab - children copied definitions on Friday!
  • Master the Meaning - Thursday, Spelling and Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Today we made pancakes!  Ask you child if this is a chemical or physical change!


Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Friday, January 16, 2015

Friday, January 16

Have a great three day weekend!

Remember to bring your reading log, Friday folder, and choice card on Tuesday!

5th Grade T-Shirts are being offered to our Burnette 5th graders. They came up with the motto on the front and their names will be on the back. An order form will be send home in the Friday folder. I've also attached it below. Orders are due by Friday, January 23.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcjM5MU9Bb2QxbEk/edit

Please be on the lookout for the upcoming STEM night flyer in next Friday's folder! BES STEM night is January 29. It will be a fun night of math games, STEM , and science fair projects! I hope to see you there! Additionally, the flyer is attached below.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izamQ3bmlWMUZKM0E/edit

Math

  • Use study guide to review for the math test on Tuesday!
  • Please use the videos below or your math journal as needed for help! Test is Tuesday!

Word Study

  • Words for next week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab - children copied definitions today!

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none


Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

STEM Project - 100th Day Skyscraper Challenge

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Today the children were challenged to build the tallest structure using only 100 pieces of dry spaghetti, 100 marshmallows, 100 cm of tape and 100 cm of string.  AND, they only had 100 minutes.  The children planned first, then created an initial prototype.  Next, they build their final prototype for us to measure. The tallest structure built in our classroom was 81 cm!  The children had a great time working together to solve this problem!  Please see our pictures below.
























Thursday, January 15, 2015

Thursday, January 15

5th Grade T-Shirts are being offered to our Burnette 5th graders. They came up with the motto on the front and their names will be on the back. An order form will be send home in the Friday folder. I've also attached it below. Orders are due by Friday, January 23.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcjM5MU9Bb2QxbEk/edit

Please be on the lookout for the upcoming STEM night flyer in next Friday's folder! BES STEM night is January 29. It will be a fun night of math games, STEM , and science fair projects! I hope to see you there! Additionally, the flyer is attached below.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izamQ3bmlWMUZKM0E/edit

Math

  • Homework - study guide - front & back
  • Please use the videos below or your math journal as needed for help! Test is Tuesday!

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab - children copied definitions Thursday of last week!
  • Spelling Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Remember the food item needed for experiments (note sent home 1/6) are due by Wednesday, January 14. Please let me know if you are unable to get the item requested! Thank you for your help!
  • Microscope Parts Test - Friday, 1/16 - Children will be asked to label the parts of the microscope.
Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Wednesday, January 14

5th Grade T-Shirts are being offered to our Burnette 5th graders.  They came up with the motto on the front and their names will be on the back.  An order form will be send home in the Friday folder.  I've also attached it below.  Orders are due by Friday, January 23.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcjM5MU9Bb2QxbEk/edit

Please be on the lookout for the upcoming STEM night flyer in next Friday's folder! BES STEM night is January 29. It will be a fun night of math games, STEM , and science fair projects!  I hope to see you there!  Additionally, the flyer is attached below.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izamQ3bmlWMUZKM0E/edit

Math

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab - children copied definitions Thursday of last week!
  • Master the meaning - Thursday, Spelling Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Remember the food item needed for experiments (note sent home 1/6) are due by Wednesday, January 14. Please let me know if you are unable to get the item requested! Thank you for your help!
  • Microscope Parts Test - Friday, 1/16 - Children will be asked to label the parts of the microscope.
Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Tuesday, January 13

Please be on the lookout for the upcoming STEM night flyer in next Friday's folder! BES STEM night is January 29. It will be a fun night of math games, STEM , and science fair projects!

Math

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab - children copied definitions Thursday of last week!
  • Master the meaning - Thursday, Spelling Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Remember the food item needed for experiments (note sent home 1/6) are due by Wednesday, January 14. Please let me know if you are unable to get the item requested! Thank you for your help!
  • Microscope Parts Test - Friday, 1/16 - Children will be asked to label the parts of the microscope.
Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Monday, January 12, 2015

Monday, January 12

Please be on the lookout for the upcoming STEM night flyer in next Friday's folder! BES STEM night is January 29. It will be a fun night of math games, STEM , and science fair projects!

Math

Word Study

  • Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab - children copied definitions Thursday!
  • Master the meaning - Thursday, Spelling Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Remember the food item needed for experiments (note sent home 1/6) are due by Wednesday, January 14. Please let me know if you are unable to get the item requested! Thank you for your help!
  • Microscope Parts Test - Friday, 1/16 - Children will be asked to label the parts of the microscope.
Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Friday, January 9, 2015

Friday, January 9

Report cards went home today.  Please keep all items in the envelope, sign the back, and return it on Monday.  I did not send a Friday folder or choice cards this week.  All papers were stuffed into the report card envelope!

Please be on the lookout for the upcoming STEM night flyer in next Friday's folder! BES STEM night is January 29. It will be a fun night of math games, STEM , and science fair projects!

Math

Word Study

  • Words for next week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab - children copied definitions Thursday!
  • Master the meaning - Thursday, Spelling Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Remember the food item needed for experiments (note sent home 1/6) are due by Wednesday, January 14. Please let me know if you are unable to get the item requested! Thank you for your help!
  • Sum of Parts Test - Monday, 1/12 - Children may begin studying the notes and practice problems!
Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Thursday, January 8

Please be on the lookout for the upcoming STEM night flyer in Friday's folder! BES STEM night is January 29. It will be a fun night of math games, STEM , and science fair projects!

Math

Word Study

  • No word work this week!!!! :-)
  • Words for next week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab - children copied definitions today!

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Remember the food item needed for experiments (note sent home 1/6) are due by Wednesday, January 14. Please let me know if you are unable to get the item requested! Thank you for your help!
  • Sum of Parts Test - Monday, 1/12 - Children may begin studying the notes and practice problems!
Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Wednesday, January 7

Please be on the lookout for the upcoming STEM night flyer in Friday's folder! BES STEM night is January 29. It will be a fun night of math games, STEM , and science fair projects!

Math

Word Study

  • No word work this week!!!! :-)
  • Words for next week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework: none
  • Remember the food item needed for experiments (note sent home 1/6) are due by Wednesday, January 14.  Please let me know if you are unable to get the item requested!  Thank you for your help!
  • Sum of Parts Test - Monday, 1/12
Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Tuesday, January 6

Happy New Year!!!
Please be on the lookout for the upcoming STEM night flyer!  BES STEM night is January 29.  It will be a fun night of math games, STEM , and science fair projects!

Math

Word Study

  • No word work this week!!!! :-)

Science (Morand's Class)

  • Homework:  none
  • Sum of Parts Test - Monday, 1/12
Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com