NLCA Fifth Grade Blog

Weekend homework:  Finish History Skill sheets, open book Quiz 1, and reading in History pages 23-25.  Remember to fill in Reading logs; they are due Tuesday.    Be sure to have your literature fair book chosen by Wednesday.  Week of Sept. 1-5   **Sept. 5th is picture day. SPELLING ---- - We will only be doing words 1-12 and the vocabulary this week. :)  We have a study hall every day, so some homework should be finished at school.  Tuesday - Math Test 1 Homework- Language P. 245 L. 10 only                          Spelling- Copy words 1-12 and 23-30 twice.  Copy definitions only once.                          Science- Pp 60-61 Section 1 and study for Quiz 2.  Wednesday - Science Quiz 2 over sections 2.1 and 2.2 only. Study the diagram of the sun on page 29.  Thursday - Language T...

EVERYONE (EXCEPT SENIORS) MUST HAVE THE TITLE, GENRE, AND AUTHOR OF THEIR LITERATURE FAIR BOOK CHOSEN BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6.  CHOOSE SOMETHING WONDERFUL TO READ.  I ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR PROJECTS!   When we return on Tuesday: 7th Grade:  We will review the story you read last week with all of the components we discussed on Friday.   You will get a new list of spelling and vocabulary words, but instead of a test next week, you will have an assignment to complete.   11/12 Grades:   Be prepared to work on your Vision Board/Career Path Board.  Please work on establishing some attainable short and long-term goals for yourself.   There is no school on Monday, September 2.

 Tonight we begin homework.  We had about 15 minutes of study hall today. Some should have been finished in class. 

Our first week was a success!  I will update the blog each week on Friday afternnoons with announcements and our test, quiz, and homework schedule. Please visit the blog to stay informed. :)  ***We are in need of parent volunteers for pick-up time. Also, please follow the pick-up procedures to make the process smooth. Thanks!  Week of August 25-29 There is a verse quiz Monday on Phil. 2:4.  There will be a math quiz on Tuesday over addition, subtraction, and writing large numbers in standard and expanded form.  Please expect quizzes often in 5th grade, and ask your child what they should be studying for often.  Homework will begin on Thursday night.  There will be a trial spelling test on Thursday and a regular test on Friday. This will be a weekly pattern.  Picture day is September 5th.  Contact the office any time your child leaves early or comes in late.  Please be sure to have good attendance.  It seems small, but it is crucial ...

 Welcome Back! Here is our supply list: KJV Bible  Loose-leaf paper 2 folders with pockets No. 2 pencils Dry-erase markers Glue sticks A ruler with inches and centimeters A pencil box, NO metal, please Colored pencils Wired Earbuds (optional) 2 boxes of tissues 2 bags of individually wrapped candy Water bottles may not be glass and must have a screw top lid.  2 packs of square Post-it notes a roll of scotch tape They will need a large tri-fold poster board for the Literature Fair next month, but it does not need to be sent to school.